World Traveller - my new favourite folder!

I am so loving this new embossing folder!  What a quick and easy card this was - the background does all the work :-)

Simply use a brayer to apply ink to the INSIDE of the folder and then run it through the Big Shot. (You could also use a sponge or just swipe the ink pad directly into the folder for a bolder, more inky look)

When you are finished with your inky embossing folder you can simply run it under the tap and the ink will wash right off.

The Happy Birthday sentiment came from the Age Awareness stamp set and the designer paper strip is from Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack.

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Party Wishes for boys and girls

Once a month I run a Stamp-a-Stack class where we make multiples of 3 different card designs. Where suitable I like to offer the designs in some different colour options to suit different people. This Friday we are focussing on birthdays and what better set to use than the brand new Party Wishes?! :-)

Attendees will be able to make both options so suit their different recipients.

Stamp-a-stack classes are fabulous for building up your stash of cards quickly, as well as learning some simple techniques such as embossing and sponging as seen in these to cards.  We like to stick to simple techniques at these classes as we are making 9 cards in 2 hours.

If you would like to attend my class this week (or any other time) please visit my events calendar for more information and to RSVP.

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Party Wishes card

The final card of my 4 from yesterday:

The colours in this "It's My Party" suite are so bright and happy.

Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Mint Macaron, Basic Black, Sahara Sand and Whisper White

Loving the little "Party Punch Pack" of toby punches for the cupcakes, balloon and candle too.

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Going Global Card

This card was fun to create. I love the technique of inking the inside of your embossing folder before you run it through the Big Shot - have you tried that before?  Stampin' Up! inks are water-based so you just rise them right off under running water :-)

I mounted the make'n'take piece onto some Basic Black and then Sahara Sand card stock. I also added some Very Vanilla twine.

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Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits card

This card is sooooo simple!  All I did was stick some pearls onto the thinlit heart that we had already cut out at the On Stage event, then mount that onto a Crumb Cake card base. Then I added a sentiment from the Expressions Natural Elements - easy peasy again!  I also dabbed on the new Wink of Stella Glitter Brush in clear. It adds a gorgeous subtle shimmer.

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Botanical Blooms Card

OMG peeps, I actually finished the 4 cards, watermarked and saved the photos and now I'm blogging them! It's a Christmas miracle! ;-)

The first one is the Botanical Blooms card.  I simply added a stamped sentiment in Cajun Craze ink and then mounted onto Cajun Craze and Old Olive card stock - easy peasy!  I'll do a fancy list of supplies below:

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"On Stage" event make and takes

Hi blog readers - if there's even anyone out there! (I know, I don't blog often enough, sorry!) Today I am finally getting around to doing something with the cute little make'n'take projects we made at the Stampin' Up! On Stage event back in November. I intend to turn these cute little pieces into actual cards - I'll be back this afternoon with the results!