VIDEO: Faux Silk Technique with Creped Filter Paper

The Creped Filter Paper is a great way to add texture to your projects. (Did you catch the flower I posted about yesterday? Click here to see it.) Here is one of the four projects I made for Stamp of the Month Club in July. Find out how to get cards like this in your mailbox!

The Faux Silk technique on this card is easy and can elevate your cards to the next level. Make sure to watch my video tutorial to learn how to make it.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Regarding Dahlias, Smoky Slate ink & cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Creped Filter Paper, Decorative Label Punch, 1-1/4" Scallop cicle Punch , Stampin' Dimensionals

Grab some Creped Filter Paper and a glue stick and watch my video tutorial to learn how to do the Faux Silk technique:

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VIDEO: Filter Paper Flower by Stampin' Up!

For Stamp of the Month Club, I've been playing with the Creped Filter Paper. I'm working on a video to hare a technique that I used for one of the club cards this month. I am hoping to post that tomorrow, so stay tuned! In the meantime, I thought you'd enjoy learning more about this project from Stampin' Up! using the Creped Filter Paper.

Watch Sara Douglass demonstrate this project, which appears on page 25 of the 2013-2014 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog:
Directions:

1. Using Fun Flowers Bigz L Die, cut Creped Filter Paper (six layers for Tangerine Tango petals, and two layers for Daffodil Delight petals)
2. Load Brayer with ink from ink pad, roll color onto smooth side of creped paper. Repeat this step until desired color saturation is reached. May need to ink both sides of filter paper.
3. Layer flowers in staggered order.
4. Attach together with stapler or pierce center and use a brad.
5. Scrunch flowers from top down to get desired look.
6. Punch 3/4" circle from Old Olive Cardstock. Pierce center.
7. Prepare floral wire and thread through Old Olive Circle.
8. Attach to back of flower using hot glue.

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Regarding Dahlia: Dress Card with Creped Filter Paper Flower

Here's another card from my July Stamp of the Month Club series featuring the Regarding Dahlia stamp set. I used the flower stamp in the background of the card. (Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club.)

I used the 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch and the Creped Filter Paper to create the flower embellishment. Check out this video to learn how to make the flower. With the Creped Filter Paper, skip the water spritz and just scrunch each layer to fluff the flower out.
Stampin' Up! Supplies: Regarding Dahlias, Four Greetings, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Coastal Cabana cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Smoky Slate cardstock, Easter Elegance Designer Paper, Dress Up Framelits, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Organza Ribbon, Creped Filter Paper, Stampin' Dimensionals

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VIDEO: Faux Iris Twist Tutorial

Yesterday, I posted a set of Halloween projects for the Control Freaks Blog Tour. (See them here.) One of the cards used the Faux Iris Twist technique. Several years ago, I learned the Iris Twist technique, which involved bulky folded paper and a template. I simplified the technique to get the same look.

Grab some Designer Paper and check out my video tutorial to learn how to do this technique.
Need more inspiration? Check out these other samples on my blog: Faux Iris Twist Valentine, Faux Quilt Circle Card.

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Stampin' Up! Supplies: Six-Sided Sampler (greeting), Raspberry Ripple ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock, Pistachio Pudding cardstock, Birthday Basics Designer Paper,  2-1/2" Circle Punch, 1/4" Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Control Freaks Blog Tour: Halloween Bash Ensemble

Whether you're coming from the fabulous Mary Brown's Stamper Camper's Corner blog or just arriving, welcome!! I have been a Control Freaks Groupie for a long while, but this is my first time being an official tour stop and I am so excited!!

Instead of a theme this month, we are sharing our Convention or Holiday Catalog Swaps with you. I decided to showcase a brand new stamp set, Halloween Bash, from the upcoming Holiday Catalog. The catalog launches on August 1st and there are so many fun Halloween-themed products, including new Washi Tape! You're gonna love it!

Here is the card I made, using this set, for the Control Freaks Fall Swap.

I love the look of this "Faux Iris Twist" technique. Come back tomorrow to see my video tutorial so you can learn how to do this technique! It's a great way to use up scraps of Designer Series Paper!
(Edited, 8-12-13: Link to Video Tutorial)

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Halloween Bash stamp set, Express Yourself stamp set ("happy" from "happy birthday"), Basic Black marker & cardstock, Pumpkin Pie cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Witches Brew Designer Series Paper, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewel accents, 1/4" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's another great way to use up those skinny designer paper scraps...the "Herringbone Technique"! It's next in line for new video tutorials to share with you, so make sure to come back and check that out later!
(Edited, 8-12-13: Links to Video Tutorial | PDF Tutorial) 

I used a black Sharpie marker to color in the rhinestones and make them black! It was so easy; and a fun way to add spooky pizazz to your project!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Halloween Bash stamp set, Jet Black Staz-On Ink, Basic Black cardstock, Pumpkin Pie cardstock, Summer Starfruit ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Witches Brew Designer Series Paper, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewel accents, Multi-purpose Adhesive Sheets, Stampin' Dimensionals

Finally, I stole my hubby's last Reese's Peanut Butter Cup to make up this cute little treat! The Chalk Talk framelits make it super easy to dress up a cello bag with candy inside.

"Eat if You Dare"? Oh, I dared!! The chocolate survived long enough for the photo shoot and then I opened and ate it while I uploaded photos! Oops! It was supposed to be for my hubby...guess I'll have to go out and buy some more!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Halloween Bash stamp set, Basic Black marker & cardstock, Pumpkin Pie marker & cardstock, Summer Starfruit marker, Whisper White cardstock, Chalk Talk Framelits (Big Shot), Labels Collection Framelits (Big Shot), Rhinestone Jewel Accents (colored with a Sharpie again!), Medium Cello Bag, Summer Starfruit Stitched Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Well, that's it for today! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you'll come back and see me again soon! In the meantime, keep hopping to the next tour stop: Judy DiScipio's Judy Stamps blog!

Flower Shop Control Freaks Swap

I'm a freak! Maybe in more than one way, but I'm excited to be a new member of the Control Freaks Swap group! As the name implies, this group takes extra care to make swaps that are quality and extra special. I was excited to meet some of them at Convention last week. Here is one of the two cards that I swapped with the Freaks:

Come back tomorrow! I'm participating in my first Control Freaks Blog Tour! I'll have an extra special post with 3 different projects, plus you'll get to take the tour and meet some of my new freaky friends!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Flower Shop stamp set, Four Greetings stamp set, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Baked Brown Sugar ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, In Color Patterns Designer Paper, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Pansy Punch,  1/4" Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots

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Tag a Bag Customer Appreciation Gifts

Check out these gifts I made up for my Customer Appreciation Party earlier this month.

I love how fast and easy they come together! I used the Tag a Bag kit to make up these cute tags. I added punch outs from the Bitty Butterfly Punch and Elegant Punch and some Jumbo Rhinestones.

You can get the Tag a Bag Bundle AND the Tag a Box Bundle (or pick from 3 other project kits) for FREE when you join as a Demonstrator by August 31! Click here to Learn More.

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SALE! 50% Off My Paper Pumpkin Kits -- only $10!

From now until August 31, get 50% off your new My Paper Pumpkin monthly subscription for your first two months!

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This is your chance to try out this no-strings attached creative escape! Not happy with your subscription? No problem! You can skip a month or cancel at any time! You've got nothing to lose!

Each month's kit is a different surprise. We've had card kits, mini scrapbooks, and party decor! Check out these videos from Stampin' Up! to see the June and July kits revealed:

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*Here's the nitty gritty details

• Price does not include tax, where applicable. Shipping IS included. 
• After you receive two month's worth of My Paper Pumpkins kits, the price will go back to the regular price of $19.95/month.
• Special pricing is only available for NEW customers and only for the first kit that is ordered. (If you order two kits/month, the first one will be discounted and the second will be regular price.)
• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
• You Paper Pumpkin will be shipped on or around the 15th of the month.
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10, we'll send your kit around May 15. If you sign up on May 11, we'll send your first kit around the June 15.)
• There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

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Stamp of the Month Club Reveal: Regarding Dahlias

It's time to reveal my pick for my July Stamp of the Month Club! I already emailed club members before Convention and they'll get their packages around the end of the month with not three, but FOUR cards this month!! I couldn't decide on just three designs, so I decided to include a bonus card! It's not too late to get in on the fun! Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club and sign up now!

Here is the first of four cards for July:

Something pretty big is missing from this card -- the dahlia! I wanted to come up with a card that focused on just the great sentiments that come in this set. What do you think!? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Regarding Dahlias, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Stampin' Up! Convention 2013: Last Day & Class Presentation

Today was the last day of Convention! I can't believe it's over! Convention was one day shorter this year and I don't know how they did it, but they fit three days into two!

General Session today included recognition for career sales milestones (Mom and I both walked for $200K career sales), and Anniversary marches. There were also some video highlights of demonstrators "Making a Difference" -- specifically the service project we participated in while in Fiji and also the one at Convention (to put together 2,000 birthday kits for patients at the local children's hospital.

Between General Sessions, we had three breakout classes. I presented with three other demonstrators at the Building a Thriving Business class. The topic that I spoke about was my Stamp of the Month Club. I was so excited to share my experience with other demonstrators. Did you see it? Leave me a comment if you heard my class!

Building a Thriving Business Presenters: Susie Wood, Alisa Tinsler, Donna Griffith, Daleen Pinder, me!

Bonnie Thurber was so very entertaining, as always, during her presentation at the last General Session. Next up was inspiring talk by Stampin' Up! President Rich Jutkins. I always love hearing him speak. His analogies are spot in and this points always come across very clearly! Of course, General Session wouldn't be complete without Prize Patrol and one more all-attendee giveaway!

Just when I was beginning to wonder if I would ever win, my wristband color (Melon Mambo) was called. As it turns out...EVERYONE won a Prize Patrol. Stampin' Up! gave away 25 different Prize Patrols (one for each year they are celebrating! The very last one hit the jackpot!! They gave each person with the last color wristband EVERY single stamp set in the Holiday Catalog!! Oh my goodness! Can you imagine!?! That's over 30 stamp sets!!!

My Green Hat friends got together for our annual Pizza and Swap night...an annual tradition for us on the last night of Convention. We lay out all our swaps and then go around and look and take pictures of other swaps that we didn't get. Here are two of my favorites from those I saw:

Ju-bilant Stampers & Friends at Convention

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