Tagged: die cut

February 21, 2013

Sentimental Journey Antique Phone Booth Stamp

I’m back with another Sale-a-bration Feeling Sentimental greeting card. And once again, I think the vintage stamps in this set are marvelous including this old-time phone booth. I stamped the phone booth on a Top Note shape, die-cut from black cardstock with the Big Shot Die-cutting Machine. I stamped it in White Craft ink and embossed it with white embossing powder.

I centered the Sale-a-bration Sycamore Street Rich Razzleberry button with a rhinestone and adhered it to the card with glue dots. Celebrate was stamped in black and quickly punched out with the Extra-large Oval punch.

Here’s the card recipe:

(All supplies from Stampin’ Up! Click on the links below for product details & ordering.)

SAB: Feeling Sentimental Stamp Set, Sycamore Street ribbon & button pack

White Craft Pad	Black StazOn	Basic Black cardstock	Whisper White cardstock	Rich Razzleberry cardstock
Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper	Top Note Die	Big Shot Die-cutting Machine	White Embossing Powder	Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border
Extra-Large Oval Punch	White Bakers Twine	Rhinestones

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The teeny little scallop peeking out from the bottom was punched out with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch.

SALE-A-BRATION IS THE PERFECT TIME TO PURCHASE THE BIG SHOT OR STOCK UP ON DIES! Earn free SAB product with a $50 order. When you purchase the Big Shot during SAB and one other small item you can earn both the Feeling Sentimental Stamp Set and the Sycamore Street ribbon & button pack.

Get your Feeling Sentimental stamp set today and enjoy making simply elegant cards to honor birthdays and other special occasions to celebrate!

Enjoy! Julie

February 12, 2013

Blue Ribbon #1 Valentine Card

I was busy making congratulation cards with Stampin’ Up!’s Blue Ribbon stamp set when the idea came to me to make a valentine card with this set. Kind of a ‘you’re my #1 Valentine!’ card. Instead of using the scallop top for the blue ribbon I used a die cut heart from the Hearts Collection Framelits Die set.

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I also added a rhinestone to the number 1 and backed it with a circle-punched Basic Gray.

A strip of Real Red cardstock behind the ‘xoxo’ paper pattern from the Love Impressions Designer Series Paper adds a little more dimension and separates the two coordinating patterns. (This paper is currently on the clearance rack and is only available while supplies last.)

I created a matching envelope with the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate. So fun and easy! If you want to learn how I got my pattern straight instead of diagonal on the envelope check out this post with a video tutorial on how to make an envelope.

And I clipped my hubby’s name to the top for a creative way to keep it closed with the adorable heart paper clip available in the Spring catalog. I stamped and embossed his name in white with the Notable Alphabet stamp set. Every crafter should have at least one alphabet stamp set on hand for personlizing projects!

Blue Ribbon clear-mount stamp set	Blue Ribbon wood-mount stamp set	Notable Alphabet clear-mount stamp set	Notable Alphabet wood-mount stamp set	Big Shot Die-cutting Machine	Hearts Collection Framelit Dies
Adorning Accents Embossing Folder	Rhinestones	Real Red stamp pad	White Craft Pad	Love Impressions Designer Series Pape	Real Red Cardstock
Basic Gray cardstock	Whisper White cardstock	White Embossing Powder	Simply Scored Scoring Tool	Simply Scored Diagonal Plate	Elements Cute Clips

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I’m enjoying all the fun comments I’m getting on the blog candy post. It sounds like so many of you have special plans to show the ones you love how much you love and appreciate them! Valentine’s Day is not just for sweethearts; it’s also a day to show our love for children, grandchildren, friends and coworkers.

Have fun as you make your cards and your treats. And I hope you found a little inspiration today with this Number 1 Valentine Blue Ribbon card.

Enjoy! Julie

February 1, 2013

Collage Curios ‘Bee Mine’ Valentine Card

The big framelit die-cut heart provides impact on this Bee Mine Valentine, made with the Collage Curios and Notable Alphabet stamp sets. And even though m-i-n-e is spelled out with individual letters, it’s super quick and easy to make this customized card.

After I layered the Whisper White cardstock on the Primrose Petals cardstock, I used my bone folder to gently rough up the edges.

I added a rhinestone to the bee and included a cascading row of rhinestones on the heart for a little sparkle.

So here’s the part that makes this card super easy to make and duplicate. Add your stamps to your long ‘H’ acrylic block and stamp as many as you would like! This is a great strategy for stamping any word multiple times and it’s one of the great advantages to clear-mount cling stamps.

When you add your stamps to the block you have to think backwards to line them up correctly. And be sure to stamp a sample on scrap paper to make sure you have it the way you want it.

Here’s the card recipe:

(All supplies are Stampin’ Up! Click on the product link to visit my store for pictures, details & ordering.)

Stamps: Collage Curios clear-mount #129102, Notable Alphabet clear-mount #126357, Hearts a Flutter Stamps & Framelit Dies Bundle wood-mount #131098 clear-mount #131097

Ink: Black StazOn #101406, Primrose Petals #126858, Pool Party #126982

Paper: More Amore Designer Series Paper #129309,Pool Party cardstock #122924, Primrose Petals cardstock #126841, Whisper White cardstock #100730

Extras: Hearts Collection Framelit Dies #125599, Big Shot Die-cutting Machine #113439, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335, Rhinestones #119246

SAB ENVELOPE BUNDLE BONUS: When you order the Scoring Tool, Diagonal Plate and any pack of Designer Series Paper together, you’ll receive a FREE Sale-a-bration bonus item.

SAB HEARTS BUNDLE BONUS: When you order the Scallop Hearts of Hearts Embosslits, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits and the Hearts Collection Framelit Dies together, you’ll receive a FREE Sale-a-bration bonus item.

SAB I-WANT-IT-ALL BIG SHOT BUNDLE: Order either of the bundles above with the Big Shot Die-cutting Machine and receive 3 FREE Sale-a-bration bonus items, a pack of Silver Glimmer Paper AND $25 of FREE product of your choice through Stampin’ Rewards. That’s more than $65 in FREE product during Sale-a-bration.

HAVE YOUR OWN WISH LIST: The I-want-it-all benefits apply to all orders for $150 or more in Stampin’ Up! products! Receive $65 in FREE product (as described above) with ANY $150 product order during Sale-a-bration.

Be sure and order your valentines supplies today to make this collage curios BEE mine card. Valentines is in two weeks!

Enjoy! Julie

January 31, 2013

Make a Heart-Shaped Valentine Card

LAST CHANCE TO GET FREE HEART BOX TUTORIAL! Offer ends today. Tutorial delivered tomorrow! Click here for more details.

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On today’s video tutorial, I’ll demonstrate how you can make this heart-shaped valentine. I used the Heart Collections framelit dies to snip out this little wonder that opens just like a card. Super fun!

In tomorrow’s post and video tutorial, I’ll show you how to create the matching envelope that is just the perfect size for this little number.

Here’s the supply list:

(All supplies from Stampin’ Up! Click on the link to visit my store for product pictures, details & ordering.)

Stamps & Dies Bundle: Hearts a Flutter wood-mount #131098 clear-mount #131097

Ink: Whisper White Craft #101731, Black StazOn #101406

Paper: Whisper White cardstock #100730, Basic Black cardstock #121045, Pool Party cardstock #122924, Silver Glimmer cardstock #124005, More Amore Designer Series Paper #129309, Primrose Petals Core’dination paper #129322

Extras: Hearts Collection Framelit Dies #125599, Big Shot Die-cutting Machine #113439, White Embossing Powder #109132, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335

BTW, HAVE YOU NOTICED THE NEW MUSIC ON MY VIDEOS THIS WEEK? My son James wrote and recorded new music for me this week. Be sure to watch to the end so you can hear more of his song.

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Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for the envelope tutorial for this heart-shaped valentine card!

Enjoy, Julie

January 28, 2013

Clean and Simple Secret Garden Flower Dies Stamping

More clean and simple collage stamping in this greeting card created with the Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden stamp and flowers die bundle and the FREE Bloomin’ Marvelous set available during Sale-a-bration with a $50 product purchase.

I stamped this on yummy Shimmery White cardstock. It’s hard to photograph but if you look closely, you can see the shimmer! And using the framelit dies made masking and layering these flowers super easy. (You can watch the video below to see how!)

I tried stamping the black sentiment directly over the flowers, but it didn’t show up the way I liked so I stamped it on a piece of vellum to layer over the top. Using the vellum allowed the thought to stand out more without completely covering the flower design. A perfect solution!

Here is the Card Recipe:

(All supplies from Stampin’ Up! Click on the link to visit my store for product pictures, details & ordering.)

SAB: Bloomin’ Marvelous wood-mount #129651 clear-mount #129654

Stamps: Secret Garden stamp and framelit die bundle wood-mount #129141 clear-mount #129144,

Ink: Baja Breeze #126960, Elegant Eggplant #126969, Melon Mambo #126948, Black StazOn #101406

Cardstock: Shimmery White #101910, Vellum #101856, Melon Mambo #115320

Extras: Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309, Pearls #119247, Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon #122981, Glue Dots #103683

And here’s the video to show you how to quickly make this card using the flower framelit dies to mask!

A SPECIAL OFFER FROM JULIE CLUFF @ STAMPINGJULIE.COM: I’m excited to offer a FREE online class to anyone placing a qualifying Sale-a-bration order in January! So that means in addition to receiving FREE Sale-a-bration goodies , you’ll also receive this exclusive online Heart Box class.

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I hope you enjoyed this clean and simple Bloomin’ Marvelous Secret Garden card and tutorial on masking with the flowers die from the Secret Garden bundle.

Enjoy! Julie