Merry Patterns

Stampin' Up! Merry Patterns stamp set, Stampin' Studio

I just have to share some stunning cards created with the new Merry Patterns stamp set.  This set uses the two step stamping technique to add color, and visual texture to the images.  I love how one of the main sentiments from this set was used as a background image when stamped multiple times.  The versatility of this stamp set is unending.  I can even imagine using the candles shown above with a happy birthday sentiment.

The Merry Patterns stamp set is a hostess exclusive set, which means you can only get it by hosting a catalog event. There are three different ways you can qualify for earning this set:

  1.  Gather a group of family and friends together for a Stampin’ Party and I’ll be there to share stamping ideas and projects and everyone will make 2 projects.  You’ll collect orders at the party and when the sales total $300 or more, this stamp set is yours in addition to the regular shopping spree for hostesses from Stampin’ Up!
  2. Host a Book Party:  Show the catalog to friends, family and co-workers and collect orders that total $300 or more and this stamp set is yours in addition to the regular shopping spree for hostesses from Stampin’ Up!
  3. Place an order of your own that totals $300 or more (you know there’s lots of stuff you want) and this stamp set is yours in addition to the regular shopping spree for hostesses from Stampin’ Up!

    Stampin' Up! Merry Patterns stamp set, Stampin' Studio

There’s also a time limit on this promotion: you’ve got the month of September and October to earn this set FREE.

I’m throwing in an additional bonus

When you do any of the options listed above, I’m throwing in the Tranquil Tulips (Hostess stamp set) for FREE.

Stampin' Up! Tranquil Tulips stamp set, Stampin' Studio

Let’s check out a few more samples from the Merry Patterns stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Merry Patterns stamp set, Stampin' Studio

Here’s a great card for any guy.

Stampin' Up! Merry Patterns stamp set, Stampin' Studio

What a classic looking card.

Stampin' Up! Merry Patterns stamp set, Stampin' Studio

Don’t you just love the pattern in those candles?

So, what do you think?  are you feeling the need for this stamp set?

 

Wine Improves with Age: Half Full stamp set

Stampin' Up! Half Full stamp set, Stampin' Studio

Wine improves with age, we improve with wine – isn’t that the truth?  I think it would make a great birthday card, what do you think?  I started the card out with a base of Fresh Fig and a layer of Basic Black.  Next I added a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock which I embossed with the Garden Trellis Embossing Folder.  It gives such a pretty texture to the card.  I was flipping through all of my designer series papers and was excited to find this print from the Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper.  I think it looks like a bunch of grapes, so this is where my color palette came from.  The sentiment comes from the Half Full stamp set. I stamped it in Basic Black ink and colored the little border with Fresh Fig ink and a Blender Pen and cut it out by hand. The grape leaves were colored in with Lemon Lime Twist and a Blender Pen.  For the grapes I stamped them a second time on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock, colored them in with Fresh Fig and a Blender Pen, then cut them out by hand before attaching them with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  I finished the card off by tucking two sprigs of leaves (that were punched out of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock with the Leaf Punch) behind the sentiment tag and attached that to the card with more Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Today’s Color Palette

Stampin' Studio Color Palette 9-8-17

Supply List: click on photos to order

Price: $110.00

You Move Me Humming Bird Pocket Card

You know how every once in a while you want to make a super special card to really WOW someone?  Well, this is one of those cards.  At first glance it may not look super special, but hold onto your hat, cause this bird is about to take flight.  The You Move Me stamp set and coordinating Move Me Thinlits make this card come to life.  The stamp set and coordinating thinlits are sold separately or you can save 10% if purchased together in a bundle.

Stampin' Up! You Move Me stamp set, Move Me Thinlits, Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Studio

The secret of this card is two fold.  First you need the “grate” thinlit and second, the special images of this stamp set create a holographic look when the ribbon attached to the inside layer of the card is pulled.  It actually appears as though the bird’s wings are flapping and he’s flying.

Stampin' Up! You Move Me stamp set, Move Me Thinlits, Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Studio

Today’s Color Palette

Stampin' Studio Color Palette 9-7-17

Take a look at the video to get a better look at how you get the appearance of movement.

Measurements:

Soft Sky: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 2-1/8″ and 6-1/4″

(this makes the pocket for the stamped image piece to slide in and out of.)

Whisper White:  4″ x 5-1/4″ and scrap for flowers

Soft Suede: 3″ x 3-1/4″ for “Grate”

Old Olive: scrap for leaves

Whole Lots of Lovely DSP: 4″ x 5-1/4″

Old Olive Stitched Edge Ribbon: 6″

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