Challenge yourself with a sketch!!!

I find one of the most useful tools in scrapbooking and cardmaking are sketches. In the near future I will try and link a number of places to go to for sketches. My favourite is Split Coast Stampers.

I used last Wednesdays weekly sketch SC169 for my card today. if you use this sketch, upload your image to the site here to share with others.

I love this sketch and the colours as well :) See the colour inspiration from this weeks colour challenge here... I have been dying to make a card with the other flower from the Bloomin' Beautiful stamp set in the new Occasions Mini.

Stamps: Bloomin' Beautiful (Occasions Mini)
Ink: Black Stazon, Basic Gray, Soft Sky, Mellow moss, Apricot Appeal
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Soft Sky, Soft Sky Prints Designer Series
Accessories: Soft Sky Double Stitched ribbon

Challenge yourself with colours!!!

Try to push your self to new levels with challenges... This is my favourite site bar none for inspiration... Challenges make you think outside the box...

Last weeks was CC158 Kraft (possible sub: Creamy Caramel), Sage Shadow, and Orchid Opulence. If you decide to use this colour combination, go to here to post your example. Here are the colours:

Split Coast Stampers Colour Challenge - CC159 -for this week is Soft Sky (bashful blue),
Basic Gray (basic black) and Whisper White. Again, post here and let me know what you do with it! look up in the gallery what others have done with this colour combo...

Here are the colours and see my sample I posted in the SC gallery in todays post...

Now you know where to go to inspire yourself with colour :)

March Stamper 6 Club

We did a scratch and sniff card with the new Tart & Tangy stamp set and Summer Picnic Designer Series paper from the Occasions Mini Catalogue. My good friend Lesley made fun of me because I suggested we do a second emboss to create more spleckles...

Stamps: Tart & Tangy (Occasions Mini)
Ink: Pumpkin Pie Craft, Versamark
Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive, Summer Picnic Designer Series
Accessories: Koolaid, Old Olive Poly Twill ribbon, 1 3/8 and 1 1/4" circle punches, Clear embossing powder

This card is almost straight out of the Occasions Mini catalogue. But the technique and look was perfect for the group and I thought it was gorgeous so... This stamp set is B-U-tiful!!!! Wish we could have used the other flower in the set today too but... only so much time and stuff to cover! We watercoloured with ink and did lots of grunging. I tried to get a detail shot so you could see the glitter...

Stamps: Bloomin' Beautiful (Occasions Mini)
Ink: Black Stazon, Basic Brown, Bashful Blue, Blue Bayou, Basic Black, Close to Cocoa, True Thyme (retired)
Paper: Confetti White, Kraft, Bashful blue
Accessories: Signo White gel pen, Lt blue gingham ribbon, spiral punch, pretties kit, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue pen, Aqua Painter, water mister

This card I saw similar version somewhere in my internet wanderings. I really loved how the window had the same image stamped on it and knew Lesley would love it! We also edged the ribbon in colour to customize it. Here we placed the crayons onto the paper and spread with the Aqua Painter.

Stamps: A Little bit of Happiness (Hostess)
Ink: Black Stazon
Paper: Garden Green, Whisper White, acetate
Accessories: White grosgrain ribbon, Aqua Painter, scotch tape, Watercolour Wonder Crayons Rich Regals

This card was everyone favourite because it is so easy and fast, yet it looks so great in the end. We painted the watercolour right onto the stamp, misted and pressed into the watercolour paper. We flicked and sponged to grunge it up. I think this is one of the most versatile stamp sets. Love it!!!!

Stamps: Live Your Dream (Occasions Mini)
Ink: Basic Brown
Paper: Watercolour paper, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: White grosgrain ribbon, Aqua Painter, water mister, Watercolour Wonder Crayons Earth Elements, Bronze Brads

Technique Bundles

Bundles are my suggestions for gathering stuff up in batches and breaking down what "stuff" you may need for your crafting projects. I encourage buying supplies separately too, just hope this may assist some people to see what goes together. Please feel free to ask me any questions.

Click on any of the highlighted words to link a further description!

Brayer Fun $21.80
Brayer 102395 $14.83 pg. 185
Glossy White Cardstock 102599 $6.97 pg. 166

Distressing $85.84
Stipple Brushes 101399 $8.32 pg. 185
Sponge Daubers 102892 $12.97 pg. 185
Colour Spritzer Tool 107066 $15.76 pg. 185
Cutter kit 106958 $20.48 pg. 184
Sanding Blocks 103301 $4.18 pg. 184
Tearing Edge 102930 $24.13 pg. 184

Embossing 1 $58.43
Heat Gun 100005 $32.50 pg. 187
Versamark 102283 $9.25 pg. 183
Heat and Stick Powder 100625 $5.34 pg. 187
Clear Embossing Powder 109130 $5.53 pg. 187
Embossing Buddy 103083 $5.81 pg. 187

Embossing 2 $47.23
Assorted Stampin’ Craft Spots (any color) 30.64 pg. 164-5
Silver Embossing Powder 109131 $5.53 pg. 187
Gold Embossing Powder 109129 $5.53 pg. 187
Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder - $5.53 101930 $5.53 pg. 187

Embossing 3 $44.67
Versamarker 100901 $3.95 pg. 183
Black Embossing Powder 109133 $5.53 pg. 187
White Embossing Powder 109132 $5.53 pg. 187
Glassy Glaze Enamel 100477 $5.53 pg. 187
Powder Pals 102197 $24.13 pg. 187

Pastels Bundle $64.43
Sponge Daubers 102892 $12.97 pg. 185
Aqua Painters 103954 $20.41 pg. 185
Blender Pens 102845 $12.04 pg. 185
Black Stazon Ink Pad 101406 $9.76 pg. 183
Versamark 102283 $9.25 pg. 183

Rub-Ons Bundle $64.85
Anchored Rub-ons 110282 $12.97 pg. 182
Cherished Memories Rub-ons 110281 $12.97 pg. 182
Take Note Rub-ons 110283 $12.97 pg. 182
Eastern Elegance Rub-ons 110284 $12.97 pg. 182
Urban West Rub-ons 110285 $12.97 pg. 182

Two-Step Stampin' $14.83
Stamp-a-ma-jig 101049 $14.83 pg. 184
(with any two step stamp set, a light and a dark ink pad or markers)

Watercolouring Bundle $50.53
Aqua Painters 103954 $20.41 pg. 185
Blender Pens 102845 $12.04 pg. 185
Black Stazon Ink Pad 101406 $9.76 pg. 183
Watercolor Paper $8.32 pg. 166
(can start by using your ink pads - see technique booklet)

Watercolouring Bundle 2 $48.26
Choice of Watercolour Wonder Crayons $24.13 pg. 183
Watercolour Pencils 101879 $24.13 pg. 183
(also see pastels bundle)

Watercolor Wonder Bundle $120.65
Bold Bright WW Crayons 106695 $24.13 pg. 183
Earth Elements WW Crayons 106696 $24.13 pg. 183
Rich Regals WW Crayons 106698 $24.13 pg. 183
Soft Subtles WW Crayons 106697 $24.13 pg. 183
Neutrals WW Crayons 106746 $24.13 pg. 183



Shipping:
I can only sell and ship within Canada. Please email me (judyjrfm@hotmail.com) and I will return an invoice and inform you of any current promotions or benefits you may qualify for. I will also let you know what the "standard Canadian shipping rates" are for your order. I will sent Canada Post unless you specify otherwise. Some orders over $40.00 can be sent directly to you (not if I have broken anything up to share) at a Stampin'Up! shipping rate of 10%.

Payment Options:
I do not accept credit cards at this time, but SU! is implementing this method in the very near future. I accept email transfers and paypal for on-line orders; and cash or cheques for local folk I know. I will also be doing gift certificates in the future.

Basic (Tools for the Trade) Bundles

Bundles are my suggestions for gathering stuff up in batches and breaking down what "stuff" you may need for your crafting projects. I encourage buying supplies separately too, just hope this may assist some people to see what goes together. Please feel free to ask me any questions.

Click on any of the highlighted words to link a further description!

Basic Tool 1 $62.99
Craft & Rubber Scissors 103179 $24.13 pg. 184
Stampin’ Scrub 102642 $17.62 pg. 184
Stampin’ Mist 102394 $4.60 pg. 184
Bone Folder 102300 $8.32 pg. 184
Snail Adhesive 104332 $8.32 pg. 186

Basic Tool 2 $54.70
Paper Snips 103579 $12.04 pg. 184
Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive 110755 $4.88 pg. 186
Mini Glue Dots 103683 $5.81 pg. 186
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430 $4.60 pg. 186
Stamping Sponges 101910 $4.18 pg. 185
Sanding Blocks 103301 $4.18 pg. 184
Stazon Cleaner 109196 $5.81 pg. 183
Sticky Strip 104294 $8.32 pg. 186
Uniball Signo Gel Pen 105021 $4.88 pg. 183

Basic Tool 3 $44.49
Blender Pens 102845 $12.04 pg. 185
Aqua Painters 103954 $20.41 pg. 185
Grid Paper 102787 $12.04 pg. 184

Cutting Bundle $66.57
Cutting Mat 101087 $19.48 pg. 184
Acrylic Graph & Grid 103158 $12.04 pg. 184
Hobby Blade 102449 $5.34 pg. 184
Paper Cutter 104152 $29.71 pg. 184

Cutting Bundle $79.88
Tabletop Paper Cutter 106959 $55.75 pg. 184
Coluzzle Cutting System 102264 $24.13 pg. 184

Moving Up Tool Bundle $99.36
Crop-a-Dile 108362 $36.22 pg. 189
Stamp-a-ma-jig 101049 $14.83 pg. 184
Crafters Tool Kit 104310 $48.31 pg. 189

Organizational Bundle 12x12 $64.75
Forget Me Not Keepers 105525 $14.83 pg. 193
12×12 Paper Holder 105528 $9.76 pg. 193
12×12 Dividers 105529 $7.20 pg. 193
12×12 Craft Keepers 104181 $9.76 pg. 193
Large Ribbon Keepers 107636 $23.20 pg. 193
(good for scrapbooking, designer papers and 4x4 cards)

Organizational Bundle 8 1/2 x 11 $72.05
Forget Me Not Keepers 105525 $14.83 pg. 193
8 1/2 x 11 Paper Holder 105527 $8.32 pg. 193
8 1/2 x 11 Dividers 105526 $6.27 pg. 193
8 1/2 x 11 Craft Keepers 104182 $8.32 pg. 193
Medium Ribbon Keepers 107635 $19.48 pg. 193
Small Ribbon Keepers 107634 $14.83 pg. 193

Wheel Bundle $40.10
Stampin' Around Handle 102971 $4.60 pg. 185
Stampin' Around Wheel Guide 104834 $12.04 pg. 185
Uninked Cartridge 101529 $6.27 pg. 185
Classic Ink Refill of choice $3.25 pg. 163-165
Standard Cartridge in colour of choice $6.27 pg. 163-165
wheel of choice $7.67 pg. 197

Wheel 'Jumbo' Bundle $50.10
Stampin' Around Handle 103661 $6.97 pg. 185
Stampin' Around Wheel Guide 104834 $12.04 pg. 185
Uninked Cartridge 103678 $8.83 pg. 185
Classic Ink Refill of choice $3.25 pg. 163-165
Standard Cartridge in colour of choice $8.83 pg. 163-165
jumbo wheel of choice $10.18 pg. 196

Shipping:
I can only sell and ship within Canada. Please email me (judyjrfm@hotmail.com) and I will return an invoice and inform you of any current promotions or benefits you may qualify for. I will also let you know what the "standard Canadian shipping rates" are for your order. I will sent Canada Post unless you specify otherwise. Some orders over $40.00 can be sent directly to you (not if I have broken anything up to share) at a Stampin'Up! shipping rate of 10%.

Payment Options:
I do not accept credit cards at this time, but SU! is implementing this method in the very near future. I accept email transfers and paypal for on-line orders; and cash or cheques for local folk I know. I will also be doing gift certificates in the future.

More March Kits

Here are some kits that help you benefit from the wheel promotion currently underway until April 30th... see here... Also note that the Wonderful Wheel Bundle would be terrific with February's Asian Blossom Kit.

Days of Summer

Simply Scrappin Summer Days 1/2 kit
(1 1/2 sheets each DS paper, 1 ea 12x12 cardstock Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, 3 sheets of self-adhesive die cuts)
Whisper White 8-1/2 x 11 Card Stock 4 sheets
Die Cut Blooms 1/4 package
Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain ribbon .5 yd
Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain ribbon .5 yd
Real Red Striped Grosgrain ribbon .5 yd
Wild Wasab Striped Grosgrain ribbon .5 yd
White 1/4” grosgrain ribbon 1 yd
Options:
Stitched Exotics (pg. 83) $58.12 (free It's Beautiful Jumbo Wheel until April 30th)
Lifes A Breeze (pg. 80) $53.47 (free Something Fishy Jumbo Wheel until April 30th)

Other "stuff" that you might like:
Lovely Letters (pg. 158) add $48.31

Note: 3 colours of the Designer Series Hostess papers match!

Tween Rebel

DS Paper Spring Break 6 1/2 sheets
Blue Bayou 8-1/2 x 11 Card Stock 2 sheets
Old Olive 8-1/2 x 11 Card Stock 2 sheets
Soft Sky 8-1/2 x 11 Card Stock 2 sheets
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2 x 11 Card Stock 2 sheets
Kraft 8-1/2 x 11 Card Stock 2 sheets
Whisper White 8-1/2 x 11 Card Stock 2 sheets
Rub Ons Take Note 2x 1/2 sheet
Old Olive 5/8” grosgrain ribbon 1 yd
Pumpkin Pie striped ribbon 1 yd
Blue Bayou double stitched ribbon 1 yd
White 1/4” grosgrain ribbon 1 yd
10 large pewter eyelets
Metal Edge Tags white circle 1/2 pkg
Options:
So Cool $42.11
Seriously Sassy $48.62

Other "stuff" that you might like:
It's a Sign Stamp Set (pg. 150) add $33.43
Stamp of Authenticity Stamp Set (pg. 129) add $38.08
New Grunge bundle (posting in a few days)

Note: There is one orange sheet that is very 'boy' and one soft sky sheet that is very 'girl' but if you are creative so the words are not legible it is the "coolest" pattern for any sex!!!! This is a super set for tweens, teens and adults alike.

'J' Crew Girl

Simply Scrappin Crew Kids Girl 1/2 kit
(1 1/2 sheets each DS paper, 1 ea 12x12 cardstock Wild Wasabi, Basic Grey, Regal Rose, Whisper White, 3 sheets of self-adhesive die cuts)
Kraft 8-1/2 x 11 Card Stock 2 sheets
Wild Wasabi Striped Grosgrain ribbon .5 yd
Basic Grey Taffeta ribbon .5 yd
Regal Rose 5/8” grosgrain ribbon .5 yd
White 1/4” grosgrain ribbon .5 yd
On Board Blossoms & Basics 1/3 pkg
Options:
Enjoy Every Moment 51 $55.11 (free Daisy Dash Jumbo Wheel until April 30th)
Ginormous Flowers (pg. 93) $54.18
Pick a Petal (pg. 115) $53.25

Other "stuff" that you might like:
Pick a Petal Classy Brass Template (pg. 187) add $25.99
Sweet Celebrations (pg. 131) add $26.92
Hi & Hello (pg. 142) add $18.55
Rub Ons Perfect Day (Occasions) add $12.97

Cottage Rose

Simply Scrappin Rose Cottage 1/2 kit
(1 1/2 sheets each DS paper, 1 ea 12x12 cardstock Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Soft Sky, River Rock, 3 sheets of self-adhesive die cuts)
Scalloped Notes 2 of each colour
White Taffeta ribbon 1 yd
Rub Ons Cherished Memories 1/2 pkg
Options:
Brocade Basics (pg. 121) $50.97

Other "stuff" that you might like:
Lovely Letters (pg. 158) add $48.31
Spring Silhouettes DS Paper (pg.170) add $12.04

Essence of Home

Simply Scrappin Home Again 1/2 kit
(1 1/2 sheets each DS paper, 1 ea 12x12 cardstock Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Old olive, Bordering Blue, 3 sheets of self-adhesive die cuts)
Scalloped Notes 2 of each colour
White Taffeta ribbon 1 yd
Rub Ons Cherished Memories 1/2 pkg
Options:
Brocade Basics (pg. 121) $50.97

Other "stuff" that you might like:
Lovely Letters (pg. 158) add $48.31
Spring Silhouettes DS Paper (pg.170) add $12.04

Shipping:
I can only sell and ship within Canada. Please email me (judyjrfm@hotmail.com) and I will return an invoice and inform you of any current promotions or benefits you may qualify for. I will also let you know what the "standard Canadian shipping rates" are for your order. I will sent Canada Post unless you specify otherwise. Because I am breaking up kits between 2-3 people I cannot directly ship to you from SU! as I can other product. All kits are subject to tax and S/H fees.

Payment Options:
I do not accept credit cards at this time, but SU! is implementing this method in the very near future. I accept email transfers and paypal for on-line orders; and cash or cheques for local folk I know. I will also be doing gift certificates in the future.

Loonies for Littles Philanthropic Campaign April 15-May 31, 2008

Purchase a Loonies for Littles Stampin' Kit for $32.50 ($34.95 special offer price less a seven percent price adjustment) and Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSCA).

The Loonies for Littles campaign was designed to benefit a great cause--Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada--with products that you already love. Share this offer with everyone you know - have them contact me... lets make some sales and raises money!!! Stay tuned for plans for a day of crafting!!!

The Loonies for Littles Stampin' Kit includes the following:

• Exclusive double-mounted Good Together stamp set
• One 5" x 5" On Board Art Journal
• Two sheets of double-sided Designer Series paper from Boho Blend Simply Scrappin'
• Three sheets of self-adhesive die cuts from Boho Blend Simply Scrappin'
• Four sheets of 12" x 12" textured card stock
• Two Classic Stampin' Spots: 1 Old Olive, 1 Pumpkin Pie
• Full-color insert with photos of projects, along with step-by-step instructions
• One Craft Keeper

What a deal!!!! The kit contains what you need to create the project, including inks, die-cut stamps, paper, and self-adhesive die cuts. This kit is perfect for the beginner or the long time crafter! "You can use this kit to record your summer memories with your kids--and help out a great cause at the same time!"

This stamp set and special assortment of components from the Boho Blend Simply Scrappin' kit are only available during this campaign. If you want the set, you've got to purchase it now- well April 15th!

Here is the flier (pretty blurry but I cannot break the PDF so click to see on web page :)):

Making the Most of the Close the Loop Kit

I had been thinking of these kits and batches for along time. I had done the three at Christmas and just loved them see here. This particular one was definitely inspired by Patty though as she is amazingly talented and you may want to look at her examples here and here.... Because she was so thorough I was able to explain to you better how to utilize this product better. Thanks Patty!

As promised here are as many samples as I could use cardstock from The Close the Loop Kit. There were still tons of left over stickers and designer paper. As most of my gals are new and do not have tons of stamps I opted for simplicity with a lot of rub ons and using just a few punches ... 17 cards from the kit.... almost exactly what I promised in the write up here...

And as I had asked you to open your minds in a prior email this kit from SU! is a wedding kit... but all of these cards could be used for multiple occasions and the kit definitely does not limit itself to wedding cards and layouts. Little tricks like punching out areas of the stickers that were wedding and keeping the image of a flower.... And my favourite twist "I do, I do.... love you... Now you try ;)



Stamps: So Many Scallops (I just love this set - too bad ladies it is retired now- maybe they will bring into next catalogue)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Simply Scrappin Tie the Knot (DS paper, 12x12 Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla, Kraft, 3 sheets of self-adhesive die cuts)
Accessories: various rub ons (all SU! retired and current including the ones from the Occasions Mini and cherished memories) white Signo pen, Stylized Hodge Podge, rhinestone brads, Chocolate Chip poly twill ribbon, twill ribbon, Vanilla, White & Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon, Certainly Celery 1/4” grosgrain ribbon, retired satin chocolate chip ribbon, Scallop Punch, 1 3/8" and 1" Circle Punch, word window punch, 5-petal flower punch, designer label punch, small oval punch, clear micro beads

Now, can you see how endless the possibilities are with this SU! kit????? I did not even get to stamps which opens up hundreds of new ideas - plus I limited myself as much as possible to the kit so you can easily duplicate the look. I just scratched the surface! And any Simply Scrappin Kit is about the same with its options. With the Simply Scrappin Kit you can make twice as many cards but my kit "The Close the Loop Kit" you get ribbon, embellishments and punches too....

Don't forget to let me know what you create with this set...

March Kits - Images

I received the stock for the March kits, so here are pictures. Hope you love as much as I do. Examples to follow soon from the kits... NOTE: the little squares with 1 1/2" cuts of the patterned paper are a sampling to show you the related patterns that will come in each 6x12" Designer Series paper set. Click Here for the original posting and the pricing!

Summer Fun
(Only available until May 31st as mostly from the Occasion Mini catalogue)


















Tea Time
(Only available until May 31st as mostly from the Occasion Mini catalogue)


















Close the Loop

Points to keep in mind as you look at this kit and then see the examples I post, is that it comes from a scrapbook kit but is great for cards AND, it is a wedding set but there are so many non wedding things you can do with it too - it is really an extraordinary set!

Disclaimer Note: these kits are not pre-ordered and assembled as that would be a conflict of the SU! Stampin’ Up! Cash and Carry Policy. Because I am assembling them from products ordered at the time of customer order, they are, like all merchandise, applicable to normal tax and SH rates. All other standard policies are applicable (see back of invoice). It is only in multiple purchases I am able to do these kits and break up the individual packages. All merchandise in kit is current product- nothing is discontinued.

Tutorial: Making A Card (Basic)

For very beginners, this tutorial will show you how to make your cards at home, yourself.

Supplies:

• paper cutter (I own the SU! Table Top Paper Cutter and there are a variety of options out there including the SU! Paper Cutter)
• Piece of cardstock 8 1/2" x 11" or 12" x 12" (will cover both sizes below)
• Scoring tool; basically something to score or fold the card in half (I own a Scor-It and SU! Bone Folder and vary depending on quantity of cards I am making; you can also use the SU! Paper Cutter with a scoring blade)
  

Cutting a standard A2 Card Base

The standard card size is called A2 and measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". It is made from 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock, preferably of a good weight like the SU! cardstock.

1. Place the 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock in the paper cutter, lining up at 5 1/2" mark as shown




2. Slide blade down carefully to ensure that the paper does not move. The SU! Table Top Cutter has a guide that holds paper in place. (notice my hands holding the plastic guide down)

3. You are left with two pieces of paper measuring 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"



A2 cards can be orientated horizontally or vertically as shown here...











Cutting a Top-Fold A2 Card Base

The Top-Fold A2 card also measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and is made from 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock.

1. Place the 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock in the paper cutter, lining up at 4 1/4" mark as shown


2. Slide blade down

3. You are left with two pieces of paper measuring 11" x 4 1/4"






These images show how they look lying horizontally or vertically.










Cutting a 4x4 Square Card Base

The 4" x 4" card is most economically made from 12" x 12" cardstock.

1. Cut the 12" x 12" cardstock in the paper cutter, lining up at 4" mark as shown in first image













2. Take the smaller piece and cut off 4" (lining up at 8") as shown to leave you a 8" x 4" piece

3. Cut the remaining larger piece at the 4" and 8" marks as shown












4. The scrap 4x4 piece is great used to punch shapes for use as embellishments on your cards so set it aside in a scrap paper pile














Scoring your cards

Method 1: Bone Folder

I believe this is the most accurate for a small amount of cards.

1. Line up your corners as per the following sizing and images

2. Smooth bone folder along the centre to crease the card into two equal halves














Card Size Score Point
Standard A2 4 1/4"
Top-Fold 5 1/2"
4 x 4 4"

Method 2: Scoring Blade

1. Place card into slide style cutter such as the SU! Paper Cutter (sorry I do not own at this point so no pictures)

2. Line up up cardstock at appropriate mark (see chart above) and gently slide scoring blade all the way down (ensure you are applying gentle pressure so that you do not cut through the cardstock)

Method 3: Score-It or other bulk scoring tool

1. Line up your cardstock piece at appropriate mark (see chart above)

2. Pull scoring tool along the centre to crease the card into two equal halves

When folding your cards, always fold towards the peak side (look carefully at the photos below):












I always go over the folded crease again with the bone folder for my personal cards, even if I have used the score it, but I am my own worst critic and it is not necessary :)

NOTE: Cardstock has a directional grain to it. Therefore it is stronger in one direction than the other. In general, a trick to knowing the best direction to fold cardstock is if you start like you are going to fold, the direction that is easiest and does not fight you is the best way to fold...

Optional: Create Card Front

1. Cut your card stock in the following sizes

Card Size Score Point
Standard A2 4" x 5 1/4"
Top-Fold 4" x 5 1/4"
4 x 4 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"

2. Decorate and attach card front to card base (This is the fun part!!!)



Good luck - really it is easy :) If you have any questions...

Card Kit "Essense of A Beautiful Thing"

These two cards were made at a Stamper 6 Club Night. There is a limited supply of kits so get em' before they are gone :) See February Stamper6 Club Article here for details...

You will get 2 designs and 5 of each. There are three options for you in this kit, depending on how much time you have and how creative you feel like being. Please contact me directly for any add on products or questions you have.

The Card Kit Includes:

• Full instructions
• Colour images of finished card suggestions
• 5 pre-cut, folded 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" More Mustard cards
• 5 translucent envelopes
• 5 background Whisper White cardstock pieces
• 5 window assemblies in More Mustard
• 5 pieces of White Glossy paper for image you choose
• 5 lengths Old Olive grosgrain Ribbon
• 5 silver ribbon slides
  
• 5 pre-cut, folded Groovy Guava cards 4x4
• 5 white envelopes
• 5 backgrounds of Old Olive cardstock
  
• 5 pieces of Bali Breeze Designer Series paper
• 5 pieces of Groovy Guava matting
• 5 pieces of Whisper White cardstock for flower image or another if you choose
• 5 pieces of Whisper White cardstock to layer flower image or another if you choose
• 5 large oval punched Tempting Turquoise pieces
• 5 lengths natural hemp
  
• 5 Rub On flowers (if you choose the pre-stamped or finished version)

Recommended Add-On Products:

• A Beautiful Thing Stamp Set (pg. 82) $22.27
• Essence of Love Stamp Set (pg. 18 of Occassions Mini) $21.34
• Weathered Background Stamp Set (pg. 134) $21.34
• Basic Black Ink Pad (pg. 163) $6.27
• Basic Black Craft Ink Pad (pg. 163) $8.83
• Wild Wasabi Ink Pad (pg. 163) $6.27
• Soft Sky Ink Pad (pg. 163) $6.27
• Tempting Turquoise Ink Pad (pg. 164) $6.27
• Brilliant Blue Ink Pad (pg. 164) $6.27
• White Craft Ink Pad (pg. 163) $8.83
• Taken with Teal Craft Ink Pad (pg. 165) $8.83
• Eastern Elegance Rubons (pg. 182) $12.97
• Clear embossing powder (pg. 187) $5.53
• Black embossing powder (pg. 187) $5.53
• Brayer (pg.185) $20.41
  
• Heat Tool (pg. 187) $32.50
• Embossing Buddy (pg. 187) $5.81
  
• Tool Kit (pg. 189) $48.31
• Stampin Dimensionals (pg. 186) $4.60
• Snail Adhesive (pg. 186) $8.32

Pricing:

1. Pre-cut version (above) that you can either purchase matching stamps, ink (see suggested add on list) and make from kit $25.50
   
2. Pre-stamped version that you can just assemble $37.50 (no need to purchase stamps and ink)
3. Completely finished cards and envelopes, ready to give away $41.50

Please note: If you are not able to pick up standard Canada post rates will apply. I can help you with choosing options for kit type and shipping pricing...

I am limited to selling within Canada.

Contact me today to order your choice of kit to assemble in the comforts of your own home at judyjrfm@hotmail.com.

Card Kit "Embrace Life"

These two cards were made at a Stamper 6 Club Night. There is a limited supply of kits so get em' before they are gone :) I got the idea for the bookmark card surfing the world of blogs somewhere- it is suppremo kewl ;)

See February Stamper6 Club Article here for details...

You will get 2 designs and 5 of each. There are three options for you in this kit, depending on how much time you have and how creative you feel like being. Please contact me directly for any add on products or questions you have.

The Card Kit Includes:

• Full instructions
• Colour images of finished card suggestions
  
• 5 pre-cut, folded matchbook-style Wild Wasabi cards
• 5 white envelopes
• 5 background Pretty in Pink cardstock pieces
• 5 small ovals in Pretty in Pink
  
• 5 Large Ovals in Wild Wasabi
• 5 pieces of Whisper White cardstock for flower image or another if you choose
• 5 pieces of Certainly Celery Print Designer Series
  
• 5 lengths Certainly Celery Ribbon
• 5 pre-cut, folded Not Quite Navy cards 4x4
  
• 5 translucent envelopes
• 5 1 1/4" circles of Whisper White cardstock
• 5 So Saffron backgrounds with 2 word windows punched out
  
• 5 pieces of Whisper White cardstock for flower image or another if you choose
• 5 backgrounds in Blue Bayou cardstock
  
• 5 corner punched Blue Bayou pieces
  
• 5 scallop punched Not Quite Navy pieces
• 5 scallop punched Summer Sun pieces
• 5 So Saffron word window punch pieces
• 5 large oval punched Not Quite Navy pieces
• 5 designer label punched Summer Sun pieces
• 5 pre-assembled bows from white taffeta ribbon
• 5 giant paper clips
• Micro beads (if you choose the pre-stamped or finished version)

Recommended Add-On Products:

• Embrace Life Stamp Set (pg. 84) $28.78
  
• Short & Sweet Stamp Set (pg. 146) $18.55
  
• Pearlex (from art store)
• Black Stazon Ink Pad (pg. 183) $9.76
  
• Basic Black Ink Pad (pg. 163) $6.27
• So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker (pg. 165) $3.25
• Summer Sun Stampin' Write Marker (pg. 164) $3.25
• Packing tape (from office supply store)
• Clear Micro Beads (pg. 192) $6.27
• Crystal Effects (pg. 187) $7.39
• Stampin Dimensionals (pg. 186) $4.60
• Snail Adhesive (pg. 186) $8.32

Pricing:

1. Pre-cut version (above) that you can either purchase matching stamps, ink (see suggested add on list) and make from kit $25.50
   
2. Pre-stamped version that you can just assemble $37.50 (no need to purchase stamps and ink)
3. Completely finished cards and envelopes, ready to give away $41.50

Please note: If you are not able to pick up standard Canada post rates will apply. I can help you with choosing options for kit type and shipping pricing...

I am limited to selling within Canada.

Contact me today to order your choice of kit to assemble in the comforts of your own home at judyjrfm@hotmail.com.

How to Make the Most of the Close the Loop Kit or Any Simply Scrappin Kit...

The Close the Loop Kit is very convenient as it is half a Tie the Knot Simply Scrappin Kit with added ribbon and accessories. You just need a few stamps... You can make 12 textured and 6 kraft cards at least from the Close the Loop!!! But I am going to show you how to use either the kit we will be using "Close the Loop" or ANY Simply Scrappin kit from Stampin' Up! Here is a picture out of the catalogue of the Tie the Knot Simply Scrappin Kit - it is beautiful & versatile!!! See me for more information!

Click on image to see larger and more clearly (I have no idea why all fuzzy)...
The way the Simply Scrappin Sets are designed, you can easily make 24 textured and 12 kraft cards with each kit. The cards are 4x4 and fit into the standard envelopes. This is how you can do it too:

1) cut each 12x12 textured cardstock and kraft cardstock as shown on solid lines and fold on dotted lines as shown (also see Card Cutting Tutorial):

Each 12x12 paper yields 4 4x4 cards and a left over 4x4 piece.

2) Cut the patterned paper similar to following (you may wish to alter for your own designs but this will give you many beautiful cards!!!):
















3) Use the 4x4 pieces to punch out shapes such as scallops and circles

4) Stamp imagery, attach ribbon and put together your designs from the pieces... easy!!!! See my examples for ideas if you wish :)

Here are some stamp sets and embellishments I think would look nice with this kit:

-Three Thoughts Simply Sent
-A Little Birdie Told Me Stamp Set
-All Holidays Stamp Set
-Celebrate Everything Stamp Set
-Define Your Life Stamp Set
-Elegant Cheer Stamp Set
-Fabulous Flowers Stamp Set
-Live your Dream Stamp Set
-Much Appreciated Stamp Set
-Pretty Amazing Stamp Set
-Short & Sweet Stamp Set
-Sincere Salutations Stamp Set
-Warm Words Stamp Set
-Wonderful Words Stamp Set
-scallop punch
-various sizes of circle punches (especially the 1 3/8")
-Cherished Memories Rubons
-Love Birds Rub Ons
-Stylized Hodge Podge
-Antique Brass Hodge Podge
-Chocolate Chip poly twill ribbon
-Old Olive poly twill ribbon
-White Taffeta ribbon
-Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon
-Kraft Taffeta ribbon
-Certainly Celery 1/4” grosgrain ribbon
-Very Vanilla 1/4” grosgrain ribbon
-Very Vanilla 5/8” grosgrain ribbon
-Chocolate Chip 5/8” grosgrain ribbon
-Certainly Celery 5/8” grosgrain ribbon
-Beachfront Ribbon Originals
-Scallop Notes

You see how endless the possibilities are with this SU! kit????? And any Simply Scrappin Kit is about the same with its options. They are great for scrap booking and for cards! Have fun playing :) And let me know what you create with this set...

I will post examples soon - keep your eyes open ;)