Julie's Stamping Spot -- Stampin' Up! Project Ideas by Julie Davison: February 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Sale-a-Bration Inspiration: 7 Make a Medallion Card Ideas + Video

There's only one month left of Sale-a-bration! And to sweeten up the already awesome deal, Stampin' Up! has released three more gift options for you! Choose one for every $50 that you order by March 31, 2017. One of the new gift options is the Make a Medallion stamp set. This stamp set doesn't look like much when you see it in black and white, but these 7 amazing cards created by Stampin' Up! Concept Artists really make this stamp set come to life!

Watch this video from Stampin' Up! to see the Make a Medallion stamp set in action:

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Oh So Succulent Diagonal Cut Card

Stampin' Up! Oh So Succulent Garden Diagonal Cut Card #stampinup 2017 Occasions Catalog www.juliedavison.com

TIP: Cut the cardstock diagonally -- lining up the corners at 1-3/4" and 3/4".

For the second card in my Oh So Succulent card kit for February Stamp of the Month club, I cut the cardstock an an angle so that pretty designer paper pattern shows through underneath. I started with a piece of 3-3/4" x 5" Sweet Sugarplum cardstock and used my Stampin' Trimmer to cut one end at an angle. I lined up one tip of the cardstock around 1-3/4" and the other between 3/4" and 1".

The pot for the succulents was created using the 2" circle punch. I cut the circle in half and then cut the rounded bottom off.

TIP: Create a pot for flowers or succulents with the 2" Circle Punch -- cut in half and then trim the bottom

Stampin' Up! Oh So Succulent Card Kit #stampinup 2017 Occasions Catalog www.juliedavison.com

This card is one of three designs in my February Stamp of the Month Club card kit. There is no commitment when you join my Stamp of the Month Club! I'll add you to my club mailing list and you'll receive one email each month revealing the stamp set and card designs. You can choose when you want to participate by simply replying to that email.

Each month, I feature a different stamp set. Those who participate in February will receive the Oh So Succulent Photopolymer stamp set (or substitute a different set), pre-cut materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs), printed instructions with a color photo of each card, and Priority Mail shipping. Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Oh So Succulent stamp set, Sweet Sugarplum ink & cardstock, Mint Macaron ink & cardstock, Old Olive ink, Tip Top Taupe ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Succulent Garden Designer Paper, 2" Circle Punch, Succulent Framelit Dies, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Dimensionals

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142992]

Succulent Framelits Dies

[142757]

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Bundle

[145184]

Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper

[142778]

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

Live in the United States? I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!
Click HERE to Order Stampin' Up! Products Online, Anytime!

NEW! Occasions Catalog: Catalog | Videos | Shop
Sale-a-bration: Get one FREE for every $50 you order
3 NEW Gift Options!

Use Hostess Code HPMNSG7Q to get a FREE Make and Take Kit and FREE GIFT when you order $40 or more. Free kits are mailed at the end of the month. Limit one per person. Learn More

U.S. Only -- FREE Project Kit when you order $40 or more in February 2017 from with Julie Davison, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator ~ www.juliedavison.com/shop

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Rock 'N Roll Dragonfly Dreams Card for GDP#075

At On Stage in November, Shelli Gardner shared some projects using the Dragonfly Dreams bundle. I was inspired by one of her cards when I created this card for my stamp club this week.

Stampin' Up! Rock 'N Roll Dragonfly Dreams Card ~ 2017 Occasions Catalog ~ www.juliedavison.com

It's hard to tell in the photo because I used such light colors, but I used the Rock N' Roll technique to stamp the dragonfly wings. I checked my past posts and I have shown many samples with this technique, but haven't done a video yet. I'll add it to my list to do! It's super easy!

Rock 'N Roll Technique:

On a solid/bold stamp, ink with the lightest color first.
BEFORE stamping, "roll" the edges of the stamp in a second color.
Stamp!

I am sharing this card on the Global Design Project challenge site for GDP#075. This week's theme is "Winged Creatures". Check it out here and play along!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Dragonfly Dreams stamp set, Basic Black ink & cardstock, Mint Macaron ink, Tip Top Taupe ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, 2015-2017 In Color Designer Paper Stack, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlit Dies, 2" Circle Punch, Silver Thread, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Wink of Stella, Stampin' Dimensionals

Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set [142924]	Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies [142749]	Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Bundle [144728]	2015-2017 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack [138432]	2" Circle Punch [133782]
Silver Metallic Thread [138402]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246]	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326]	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Oh So Succulent Mother's Day Card + Punch Tip

It was hard to pick which stamp sets to feature for Stamp of the Month Club. There are so many great choices in the new Occasions Catalog! After seeing so many gorgeous samples and getting several requests, I picked Oh So Succulent for February. Here is the first of the three cards in this month's card kit. It's clean and simple. I incorporated the Floral Affection Embossing Folder to add some texture.

Stampin' Up! Oh So Succulent Mother's Day Card ~ 2017 Stampin Up Occasions Catalog ~ Stamp of the Month Club Card Kit by Julie Davison www.juliedavison.com

Tip: To avoid extra creases in the cardstock when you use the embossing folder, position the embossing folder and cardstock so the short edge of the embossing folder is going through the Big Shot first. See photo below.

I wanted to include a banner across the center of the card but instead of the punching the traditional pointed banner ends, I used the Decorative Label Punch for a different look. I cut my banner to 3/4" wide and put the end in the back of the punch like this:

Punch Tip: Use Decorative Label Punch to create a banner ~ Oh So Succulent stamp set ~ 2017 Stampin Up Occasions Catalog ~ www.juliedavison.com

Stampin' Up! Oh So Succulent ~ 2017 Stampin Up Occasions Catalog ~ Stamp of the Month Club Card Kit by Julie Davison www.juliedavison.com

This card is one of three designs in my February Stamp of the Month Club card kit. There is no commitment when you join my Stamp of the Month Club! I'll add you to my club mailing list and you'll receive one email each month revealing the stamp set and card designs. You can choose when you want to participate by simply replying to that email.

Each month, I feature a different stamp set. Those who participate in February will receive the Oh So Succulent Photopolymer stamp set (or substitute a different set), pre-cut materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs), printed instructions with a color photo of each card, and Priority Mail shipping. Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Oh So Succulent stamp set, Sweet Sugarplum ink & cardstock, Mint Macaron ink & cardstock, Old Olive ink & cardstock, Tip Top Taupe ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Decorative Label Punch, Succulent Framelit Dies, Floral Affection Embossing Folders, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Stamp Set [142992]	Succulent Framelits Dies [142757]	Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Bundle [145184]	Floral Affection Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141713]	Decorative Label Punch [120907]
Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262]	Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Tip Top Taupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138336]