Tag Archives: paper crafting

Stampin Up Watercolor Technique

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It’s a balmy -1 in Montreal today – I’m sure people were tempted to go out in shorts!! It’s been so cold here that -1 seems like spring weather 😛

I have been really loving the new trend of water color that has been making a strong come back in the crafting community.  Stampin Up has a beautiful new collection of watercolor inspired DSP (“designer series paper”), which inspired me to make this card, which will be featured as a project at my next workshop

Thank You Stampin Up DIY Watercolor Thank You Card Thank You Stampin Up DIY Watercolor Thank You Card

I used my water brush along with ink pads and watercolor paper to create the middle panel.  THe base is crumb cake and the stamp is one of our great photopolymer sets “Another Thank You”

Want to create this card yourself?  I can show you how!  Contact me anytime to place your order – I can ship anywhere in Canada, including Quebec for as low as $9.95!  Now it’s even easier to shop with me!  I accept Credit cards, email money transfer and Paypal.

Call me today to place your order 514-482-4653 or email at stamprightup at hotmail dot com

Masculine Valentine’s Day Card Workshop Reveal

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Hiya Stampers!! It is still FREEZING in Montreal.  Like gross cold.  Which, as always, gives me a great excuse to not have to go out, which means I can play in my craft room!! Yay!  I just moved to Montreal on October, and everyone tells me that this is an unusually cold winter.  Like that makes me feel much better – it was TWENTY degree difference from back home (Vancouver) to here last week.  o_O

So, here is a sneak peek at one of the cards that we will be making in the Valentine’s Day workshop this month using the new “Just Sayin” stamp and die bundle that Stampin Up just released in their new Occasions catalog last week.

Just Sayin Stampin Up 'Love Ya' Word Bubble card Just Sayin Stampin Up ‘Love Ya’ Word Bubble card

Thanks for stopping by stampers!!  Don’t forget – your comments are welcome and appreciated!!

Contact me anytime to place your order – I can ship anywhere in Canada for as low as $9.95!  Now it’s even easier to shop with me!  I accept Credit cards, email money transfer and Paypal.

Call me today to place your order 514-482-4653 or email at stamprightup at hotmail dot com

Card Making Workshop: For The Birds

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Using the owl punch from Stampin Up, this workshop will feature three different cards using one punch. I love this punch – it is so versatile that it was the very first item I bought when I started out!

Here is one of the three card projects we will be making.  I made this card a while ago and the blog post I wrote about it has gotten so much positive feedback that I thought I would include it as a workshop project!  There will also be a Birthday themed card and a wedding themed card using the owl punch as well.  Curious to know how you can use the owl punch to make these?  Register to the workshop and find out  😛

This class is suitable for all levels of crafting experience. All instruction will be done in English, however some stamps and catalogs may be available in French.

My workshops are located in the heart of Montreal in the Notre Dame De Graces (NDG) area.  I am easily accessible by transit and driving (just off the 20 or 15 / Decarie)

Click here to register or call me at 514-482-8543 7 days a week, from 9AM – 8PM EST

Stampin Up Circle Thinlit & Owl Punch
Stampin Up Circle Thinlit & Owl Punch

Holiday Sale & Free Tutorial

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30% off Stampin Up's simply scored diagonal plate

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It’s the start of the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Sale where you can get 20-50% off fabulous products! Ok Stampers – you are going to want to download this  Holiday Sale List  now because there are some SERIOUS DEALS!!  OR CLICK … Continue reading →

Stampin Up Serene Silhouettes Christmas Workshop Card

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Holy jumpin have I been busy!! This whole moving thing has really taken a lot of time away from my crafting.  *booooooo*

But I have more than made up for it lately!!

I have held two Stampin Up card making workshops in Montreal and so far they were a big hit!!!  Here is one the projects we are going to be making for the next workshop:

Stampin Up Serene Sihouettes Christmas Card Stampin Up Serene Silhouettes Christmas Card

This is what was used to make this card:

Stamps:

  • Serene Silhouettes stamp in clear mount

Card stock:

  • Cherry cobbler card stock
  • Very Vanilla card stock

Inks:

  • Crumb cake marker
  • Crumb cake ink (to sponge edges)
  • Soft Sky ink
  • Cherry Cobbler ink
  • Blender pen
  • Versamark ink

Misc & embellishments:

  • Gold embossing powder
  • White embossing powder
  • Dazzling Diamonds glitter
  • Pearls
  • Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon

Stampin Up: Montreal Christmas & Holiday Project Workshop

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Our first Holiday Workshop is November 6th. We will be making 2 Holiday Cards and a gift card holder.  Located in the heart of NDG in the Monkland Village, we are close to the 20 hwy and a short bus away from Villa Maria Metro station.

Only 4 seats left – register now to guarantee your spot!   http://www.meetup.com/Montreal-Stampers-Scrapbook-Card-Maker/events/146051202/

 

Montreal Rubber Stamping Card Making Workshop Montreal  Stamping & Card Making Workshop

Join the fun – become a Stampin Up Demo for only $25

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In celebration of Stampin Up’s 25th anniversary, there are some CRAZY promotions happening all month long.  One of the best ones:  BECOME A DEMONSTRATOR FOR ONLY $25

For two weeks only—October 7-21—join my Stampin’ Up! family for just $25! It’s an amazing opportunity to do what you already love doing anyway—and make a little money doing it (that never hurts!).

When you join Stampin’ Up! during this limited-time offer, you’ll get

  • $25 worth of products, plus business supplies that includes FREE box of Annual Catalogs & package of Holiday Catalogs
  • A 30 percent discount on your first order of $200 or more!
  • A 20 percent demonstrator discount everyday!
  • Access to all demonstrator tools including videos, tutorials and webinars

But, wait! There’s more!!

When you join MY team I also have added incentives – here are a few of the perks of being part of my team:

  • Monthly Canada wide online team meetings to go over promotions and talk about current issues
  • I provide one-on-one coaching and support to help you with tips to grow your business
  • SALES INCENTIVES – get FREE PRODUCT for every promotion you get!! For example:  $50 shopping spree for your first title promotion!

Plus, the friendships you’ll make with other demonstrators, customers, and hostesses, will be lifelong. Enjoy the benefits of fun, friends, and creativity!

Have questions before you join?  Call me at 514-482-8543 Monday – Friday 8AM to 8PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Join the Stamp Right Up demonstrator team for only $25

Join the Stamp Right Up demonstrator team for only $25

Stampin Up Cake Pops

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Hi Stampers!

Here is what I have been up to lately:  CAKE POPS!!

Cake Pops with Stampin Up for Father's Day gift treat

Cake Pops Stampin Up style for Father’s Day gift / treat

These were actually for my partner, who was returning from a week long business trip – I wanted to make something special for him, and I knew he had a sweet tooth.

It occurred to me while I was making them that this would also be a GREAT Father’s day gift as well.  It could be a fun thing for Mom’s to do with kids to make the cake pops, then Mom could get in there with her Stampin Up gear and make the labels.

These are a great manly / masculine gift period – I found the trick is to make sure you use ‘manly’ colors – like the brown sprinkles and neutral colored tags etc.

I pretty much used half of my craft room for this – but you could really use ONE stamp set and they would still look great!

Here is the list of Stampin Up tools I used:

STAMPS:

  • Postage Due
  • Chalk Talk
  • ** I’m missing a few – I will have to check the exact name – stay tuned **

INKS:

  • Crumb Cake
  • Night of Navy
  • Real Red

PUNCHES:

  • Postage stamp
  • Petite curly label
  • 1/2″  circle
  • Chalk talk framelits
  • XL oval
  • Small & large tag punch (retired)

 

The cello bags came from the dollar store along with the curly ribbon. The candy melts & lolly sticks we got at Michaels.  I made the cake pop stand out of a styrofoam block (also from Michaels) and I wrapped it in kraft paper (meant for sending parcels) and put a ribbon around it to cover up the tape a little bit 😉

 

**HELPFUL HINTS & TRICKS FOR THIS CAKE POP PROJECT**

  1. The recipe on the Duncan Hines website states to use half the icing tub – I actually only used a QUARTER of the tub.  Using half would probably make your cake pops a little too moist and they may fall off the stick while you are trying to coat them.  Try adding a tablespoon at a time until the mix is moist enough to make a into ball.
  2. To melt the (Wilton) candy / chocolate: use the DEFROST button on your microwave if you do not have a double boiler.

Both of these tips are crucial to the success of your cake pops!  I tried to make cake pops before and it was a disaster.

 

I am happy to share any info you would like that I may have missed here – simply leave me a comment!

Until next time stampers!

 

 

 

Home Sweet Home with Lawn Fawn

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I have been SOOOO busy lately that I haven’t had time to post my latest creation using my Home Sweet Home set by Lawn Fawn!!  I love this set – it is so versatile that you can use it for “We’ve Moved” cards, new baby cards, or like my example – all occasion / just because!

Summer is hte time for new releases it seems, and Lawn Fawn will be debuting their new line May 4th.  *does happy dance*  There are sneak previews all this week on their blog – you should check out the nifty paper tearing tool that they feature today.  Very cool.

 

 

Home Sweet Home with Lawn Fawn

Just Because ~ Home Sweet Home with Lawn Fawn

 

As always, your comments are welcome & appreciated!

Until next time stampers!

Stampin Up: May Flowers Workshop for Mother’s Day

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I am pleased to say that this weekend marks another successful workshop!  I had the pleasure of running a private workshop with Leyla – it was a great experience for us both. As she is new to paper crafting, card making and Stampin Up in general, I really loved having the opportunity to work one on one with her to show her all the tips & tricks that I have learned along the way.

When I was planning the workshop, I tried to put a lot of thought in to which techniques would be good to work with for beginners while still making fun & appealing projects.

The theme of the workshop was “May Flowers” so I wanted to make a card similar to one that my upline had made with the Fancy Flower punch.  I found this video tutorial from Dawn on how to make a different style of a paper flower and LOVED the look of this technique.
I added an extra step to Dawn’s tutorial and sponged the edges of each flower layer with crumb cake ink;  it is a bit time consuming to ink / sponge the edges, but it REALLY makes a difference and give the flower so much more dimension.  You could also use the coordinating ink to match your card stock, or use a contrasting ink to give it an extra punch of color.

Stamp Right Up Mother's Day Paper Flower Card

Mother’s Day Paper Flowers Card

Here’s what we used to make this lovely card:

  • Crumb Cake card stock (4.25 x 5.5)
  • Very Vanilla card stock (4 x 5.25)
  • Pretty in Pink ink (background stamped image)
  • Crumb cake ink (sponged on edges of flower petals & along edge of very vanilla mat layer)
  • Fancy Flower punch
  • Itty Bitty Banners
  • En Francais background stamp
  • Pink Pirouette card stock (flowers)
  • Champagne glimmer paint (on flowers)
  • Pearls
  • Twitterpated buttons

 

As always, your comments & feedback are welcome and appreciated!

 

Until next time stampers!