Need a Stampin' Up! Color Combination?? I have the answers! Colorlab and Stampin' Up! Color Coach

You can't decide what colors to use?  Do you have a color you want to use, but not sure what works with it?  At the top of the right column you will see a green box labeled "Proud to support Create,  Ink... Colorlab".  When you click the "Surprise Me" button under the color scheme, you get a new color combination so click until you find something you like.  If you want color combinations for a specific color, click on the "Colorlab" button and that will take you to the Colorlab where you can select the color (s) you want to use.

Not all the combinations will be your favorites, but it will give you something to work with.

An even better solution for winning color combinations every time is the Stampin' Up! Color Coach.  It is the size of a deck of cards so it can go anywhere with you.

Click here for Color Coach

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Price: $14.95
Let this coach help you put together custom color schemes to express your unique creativity. Whether you want a quick reference of all colors in a collection, a card for every color, or blank cards to record your own color combinations, this swatch book Is for you! * Includes 55 double-sided cards with removable metal post fastener * On individual color cards, one side shows color, the other side lists coordinating colors * Card size: 2-3/4" x 4-1/2" Color Cards for the In Colors are also available  2012-2014 In Color Cards 130119 Price: $2.50 Add 2012–2014 In Color Cards to your Color Coach. Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit. Click here for 2012-2014 In Color Cards 2013-2015 In Color Cards 130120 Price: $2.50 Add 2013–2015 In Color Cards to your Color Coach. Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush Click here for 2013-2015 In Color Cards Have fun creating! Rubber hugs,

Oh, Hello! stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Sometimes I just do not have enough time to come up with my own design AND I do love to make things from tutorials.  (Probably comes from my former sewing "hobby" - I used to make all my own clothes with Vogue patterns).   My favorite source is Chat Wszelaki at Me, My Stamps who wrote the tutorial for these Oh, Hello! cards.  I used different colors and ribbon, just because I don't like to do it EXACTLY like the tutorial, and because I thought I needed to use up my 2011-2013 In Colors by May 31!!  The good news is that we found out this week that Calypso Coral and Pool Party will be available in the next catalog!  I am so happy because I have been wondering what will I do without Pool Party!

Today I will show you two of the cards I made with an Island Indigo, Pool Party and Calypso Coral color scheme:

This card has a unique fold that I have not seen before, and adds some interest to the card.

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Cardstock:  Island Indigo, Pool Party and Calypso Coral,
Ink:  Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Early Espresso
Accessories:  Stampin' Write Markers - Pool Party, Lucky Limeade; In Color Ruffled Ribbon - Island Indigo;  Vintage Faceted Buttons; Twine - Calypso Coral; Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Chevron; Sizzix Framelits - Ovals Collection;  Lots of Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Up Exclusive Dress Form Pop 'n Cuts Die with Dress Up Framelits Die

I made my first Pop 'n Cuts card and I love it!  It is so much fun to dress up the Dress Form with your own design. It is twice as much effort as the usual card because you need to design the card front as well as the interior dress form pop up.

Here is the front of the card which features the dress form from the Dress Up Framelits.  I cut the dress form frame from Basic Gray card stock and the printed dress form from Tea for Two Designer Series Paper.  I embellished it with a flower from the Flower Trim ribbon and some Basic pearls.

The strip of DSP is also from Tea for Two.  The background layer is Calypso Coral embossed with the Honeycomb Textured Impressions Folder.  The greeting frame from the Four Frames stamp set was stamped with Lucky Limeade and the greeting is from Petite Pairs stamp set.  The ribbon is Calypso Coral ruffled ribbon  which will retire on May 31, 2013. I will be so sad to see the ruffled ribbon go, but they always come up with new favorites.

This is the fun part of the part - the dress form pop up.  The pop up was cut from Sahara Sand card stock.  I added striped paper for "wall paper" and dotted paper for a "rug' - both from the Neutrals Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stack.   I cut a dress top and skirt from Tea for Two Designer Series Paper with the Dress Up Framelits.  The belt was made with natural ribbon, cut in half lengthwise.  I punched a flower from the same DSP collection and embellished it with a Basic Pearl.   The greeting from Blooming with Kindness was stamped and then punched with the Large Oval Punch.  I layered on Early Expresso cardstock that was die cut with an Apothecary Accents Framelit.  I used lots of Stampin' Dimensionals in all the layers.

My sketch included a wall mirror made with Silver Glimmer Paper and the Oval Framelits, and Edgelit borders at the top and bottom, but I ran out of time...  And that would be another story!!

Here is a close up of the dress:

I made these for a swap, and have pieces to make 4 more cards.  My plan is to finish them tonight...  We'll see!

Stamp, stamp, stamp!!

Stampin' Up! Blooming with Kindness Sympathy Card

This Stampin' Up! set, Blooming with Kindness, is a very versatile set.  It includes the large flower which can be a focal point or background or even both, as well as sentiments for Thank You, Birthday, Encouragement, and Sympathy.  I needed a larger sentiment for this card, so I chose the sympathy from the Blessings From Heaven stamp set.

Blooming with Kindness stamp set

I layered Sycamore Street (2013 Sale-A-Bration) on Whisper White and attached it to the Summer Starfruit card base with Stampin ' Dimensionals.  I stamped the flower on Whisper White.  I stamped a two more flowers on Whisper White - cut one complete flower and one center and attached each one with Stampin' Dimensionals for a 3D flower.  I adhered a Tea Time Paper Doily to the card base and then attached the image piece with more Dimensionals.  (after I layered it on some Basic Gray card stock.

I stamped the sentiment in Basic Gray on Whisper White and punched it out with the Large Oval Punch.  I punched 2 Basic Gray ovals and glue them on the back to form a frame.  I attached this to a Summer Starfruit label that was cut with the Apothecary Accents Framelits die.  I used Basic i Gray brads on the label and attached it to the card base with Stampim' Dimensionals.

I sure do use a lot of Stampin' Dimensionals but they really add a lot of visual appeal to a card.

Have fun stampin'!

Stampin ' Up! Amazing Friend stamp set with the chalkboard technique

This the second project we made on Sunday afternoon.  It features the Amazing Friend stamp set from the 2013 Spring Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Sycamore Street Designer Paper and the Button & Ribbon Pack.  This is the card sample I designed:

And these great cards were made by the participants:

By Kristy Kelly and Sandy Wilt

By Angelina Paese and Stacy Miller

By Stacey Epler and Brenda Kiehl

The chalkboard technique is easy!  Stamp with Versamark ink, emboss with white embossing powder and then heat with your embossing heat gun. The swipe Whisper White Craft ink on the black card stock with a sponge to make it look like a chalk board.

Stamping Supplies:
Stamp Sets:   Amazing Friend (2013 Spring Catalog), Vintage Words (Sale-A-Bration)
Card stock:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Calypso Coral. Sycamore Street DSP
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories: White Embossing Powder,  Sycamore Street DSP and the Ribbon and Button Pack, Petite Pennant Builders Punch, Calypso Coral Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals.

A fun afternoon with Stampin' Up Dress Up Framelits

I had a Stampin' Up event yesterday afternoon and chose the Dress Up Framelits with Sale-A-Bration Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper and Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button pack for one of the projects.  Everyone had a great time choosing papers and embellishments for their cards and dresses.

This is the card sample I made for the class which was inspired by the Jacket Dress on Patty Bennett's blog (Patty's Stamping Spot), followed by all the creative variations which are even better than mine!

These were made by Sandy Wilt and Angelina Paese

Made by Stacy Miller and Kristy Kelly

Made by Stacey Epler and Brenda Kiehl

Stampin' Up Supplies:
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack, Basic Pearls, Flower Trim.
Framelits - Apothecary Accents, Dress Up, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder

So buy these Dress Up Framelits!  You know you want them.

Feeling Sentimental - Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Freebie

I really do like this Feeling Sentimental Sale-A-Bration exclusive stamp set that is free when you spend $50!  This card also features the Core-dinations Card Stock.  It has a lighter color core which creates a vintage, distressed look when you sand it.

I embossed the Real Red Core'dinations Card Stock with the Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and then sanded the raised design to highlight it and add a vintage look.  

The bicycle was stamped with Versamark Ink on Basic Black card stock and then embossed with White Stampin' Emboss Powder.  I cut it out with an Oval Framelit.  I layered it on a Whisper White oval, also cut with an Oval Framelit, and embossed with the Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

The little sentiment is from the Pretty Petites stamp set, also a Sale-A-Bration exclusive stamp set.  It done the same way as the bicycle and punched out with the Petite Curly Label Punch.

I finished off the card with Basic Gray/Basic Black 1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon and Rhinestones.

Stamp Sets (2013 Sale-A-Bration); Feeling Sentimental, Pretty Petites
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Real Red Core-dinations
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon-Basic Gray/Basic Black, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Basic Rhinestones, Large Rhinestones, Lots of Stampin' Dimensionals.
Tools:   Textured Impressions Embossing Folders - Honeycomb, Fancy Fan; Ovals Framelits, Petite Curly Label Punch, Big Shot

Happy Valentine's Day! Hearts A Flutter Card

At long last I am taking the time to post a card I made.  A very few people received this card for Valentine's Day this year.  I used several of my favorite items from the Stampin' Up! 2013 Spring Catalog - Paper Doilies, Hearts A Flutter BUndle, More Amore Designer Series Paper.

I used the Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on the Real Red Core'dinations card stock and sanded it lightly to give it more dimension.

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Hearts A Flutter
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Pool Party, Red Red Core'dinations, More Amore Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Tea Lace Paper Doily, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Framelits - Hearts A Flutter, Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Punches - 2 1/2" Circle, 1 3/4" Circle

Hope you have a very special Valentine's Day!

Lip Gloss Holder Tutorial / Chapstick Holder Tutorial

This is a very quick picture tutorial and not very professional looking...   There are many Lip Gloss Holder / Chapstick Holder tutorials out there, but this one is designed to maximize the number of strips you can cut from a 12 x 12 sheet of designer series paper.   You can get 18 strips from one sheet when you cut 2 x 4 strips. 

See the previous post for the supplies I used to make this.

Be sure to test these score marks on some scrap cardstock.  If you lip gloss or Chap stick is thicker, you will need to adjust the second score mark (the 1-3/4")  to a slightly longer measurement so that the bottom will be large enough to accommodate it.  E.G. 1-7/8"

     Attach a piece of stricky strip to hold the lip gloss or Chapstick

This shows the inside with the lip gloss

I cut half a Velcro dot for the closure.

Voila, it's done!

Hope you try it!

Lip Gloss Holder

This Lip Gloss Holder is an inexpensive, easy to make gift when you need just a little something or it would be a great stocking stuffer.  I will post directions tomorrow.

Supplies
Stamp Set:  Mixed Medley (hostess set - 2012 Holiday Catalog)
Card stock: Gumball Green, Real Red, Whisper White, Champagne Glimmer, Red, Glimmer, Snow Festival Designer Series Paper
Ink: Gumball Green
Accessories: Real Red Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-3/4" scallop circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch, Scallop Border Punch, Velcro Dot

I do wish I could find some thinner Velcro Dots, so that the cover would lay flatter.

Hope you are enjoying the Holidays!