Stamparatus Fun Fact Friday

How many inks do you think I used to stamp the Hooray on this card?
Would you believe it if I told you I just used one ink?
I inked the stamp up thoroughly the first time, and stamped 4 times.

How did I line the stamps up so perfectly each time?  I used the Stamparatus of course.

On the side and the top of the base are some holes.  They match up with the same spot on each one of the plates.

You can lift your plate up to a 90 degree angle, pull it out and move it down one spot.  You do not have to move your stamp, just the plate.

You can do this as many times as you wish.  This is called the hinge technique. 

This card could easily have been my Make it Simple Monday because it is that easy.

There are several other techniques I could share

Making a plaid
Creating Multiple stamps at one time
And more I have not even learned yet

The fun part of this tool is that I was on a team of demonstrators that helped design it.  I love that about Stampin'Up!.  They involve their demonstrators in a lot of the decision making parts of the company.

What have you got planned for your weekend?  I have a family birthday party to attend and then plan to relax and maybe stamp a bit.

Enjoy your weekend,
See you next week,
Sushi

Product List

Broadway Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set [147067] $17.00	Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper [146338] $11.00	Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609] $18.00	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $3.00
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $7.50	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $8.50	Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144242] $8.50	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75

Stamparatus- 3-d Thursday

Isn't this a cute looking purse?  It could hold some candy, a lip gloss, maybe even some hand sanitizer.  And it is made with the Gift Bag Punch Box.  I watched a great video on how to make this from a site called Qbee's Quest.  You can watch it here.

But I want to show you today how to make a mirror effect on the purse decoration using your Stamparatus.  If you look at the flowers on the purse you can see that the leaf is on the left side and then on the right side.  How can you do that?

First, position and stamp the image on the right hand side of your card stock.

Next, stamp the image in the same spot on a Silicone Craft sheet.

Turn your card stock over and place it on top of the  silicone craft sheet.

Now, you have two flowers that are the mirror image of each other.  The card stock picked up the ink from the Silicone sheet.  Amazing.  I was so surprised at how easy this is.

I think I will made this little purses for my roommates at the Stampin'Up! OnStage event I will be attending in November. They might also make really cute table favors for Christmas at my daughter's house this year.  What else can you think of as ways to use these cute little purses?

Check out this video showing another way you can use the Gift Bag Punch Board.

Tomorrow is the last day for my Stamparatus week, and I will show you a card I made using the hinge technique.

Are you thinking maybe you need one of these nifty tools yet?

Till then,
Happy Stamping,
Sushi


Product List

Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	Springtime Stroll Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146795] $12.00	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853] $6.00	Gift Bag Punch Board [135862] $20.00
Night Of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon [144232] $7.50	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867] $8.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00

Stamparatus-Wednesday WOW

So how did I get this overlapping flower look using the Stamparatus? Post it Notes!

Before I started any of the stamping, I stamped the solid flower image on a post it note.  I found some post its that have adhesive all over the back.  These are best for this project.  I cut around the flower on one side only.

1. After placing the solid flower stamp on one plate,  I stamped one flower.

2. Next, after placing the detailed flower stamp on another plate, I stamped over the first flower.

3. Then, I placed the post it note over the flower moved my card stock one place on the wreath template, and repeated the process moving the post it note each time, until I had formed my wreath.

I love the look.  I got this idea from watching a video created by Jennifer McGuire.  She has great detailed videos that feature many ways to use stamps.  She is not connected to Stampin'Up! but her ideas can be used with any brand of stamps.  She does not use a Stamparatus, but when watching her videos you can see the advantages of this tool.

Have you ever wished you knew an easy way to made a reversible image?  Well, tomorrow I will show you a very easy way to do that.

Can you believe that September is almost over?  This month has just sped by, but I guess they all have if I think hard about it. I am looking forward to fall weather, one of my two favorite seasons.

Find some time today to do something for you.

Till tomorrow,
Happy Stamping,
Sushi


Product List

Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143940] $23.00	Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141614] $21.00	Duet Banner Punch [141483] $18.00	Night Of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon [144232] $7.50
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $7.50	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad [147091] $7.50

Stamparatus-Technique Tuesday

Do you recognize this card?  I featured it a couple of weeks ago when Falling for Leaves was my featured stamp set.

Today, I thought I would let you know how I created this wreath. First, I made a template by following these steps.

1. I cut a scrap of paper 7 by 7 inches and marked the center on top and sides.

2. Next, I cut a piece of card stock 4 by 4 inches and marked the center and sides of this piece.

3. Then, I cut a piece of window sheet 7 by 7 inches.  I placed the window sheet on top of the 7 by 7 paper, and laid the 4 by 4 on top of the window sheet lining up the half way points.

4. Using a Sharpie and a ruler, I traced around the 4 by 4 inch square onto the window sheet.

5. I then turned the 4 by 4 90 degrees and lined up the corners with the paper half way marks. I again used the sharpie and a ruler to trace around the 4 by 4.

6. When I was finished I had a template I could use to make a wreath using the Stamparatus.  Check out my Technique Tuesday video below to see how that works.

This is an easy way to get a template to make a wreath.  I have seen others that involve some cutting, and I found I was not as accurate as I was when tracing around a shape with a sharpie.  

When using this template be sure and place the sharpie side down so that the lines do not fade over time and use.

I have wanted to share my excitement about the Stamparatus with others so I have created a 2 part class I am calling Get to Know Your Stamparatus.  

The first class will be held on Friday, October 5th at 1:00 or 6:30.  You do not have to own a Stamparatus to take the class.  The cost will be $25 and include 6 cards from 3 designs, your own wreath builder template, and a pack of paper Stampin'Up! has come up with made for the Stamparatus. RSVP by September 28th.

In case you can not make my class, but still want the Stamparatus.  If you purchase it from me using this Hostess Code, I will send you the template for the wreath and some sample wreath cards.

HOSTESS CODE   7KNGXHJU

I am having fun today, planning my classes for the rest of the calendar year and making the samples.  I hope you are finding a way to enjoy your day.

Tomorrow I will be sharing a card I made using the wreath builder and a post it note.

Till then,
Happy Stamping,
Sushi

Product List

Falling For Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set [147680] $21.00	Corrugated Elements [144158] $3.50	Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $7.50
Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad [147112] $7.50	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085] $7.50	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684] $8.50	Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146979] $8.50
Window Sheets [142314] $5.00

Stamparatus-Make it Simple Monday

    When I first saw this stamp set, I wondered how on earth a person could line up all the parts and have it look decent. Well, the Stamparatus is how that can happen. I have decided to acquaint you with the Stamparatus this week and show you all the wonderful things you can do with it.

I am calling this simple because you use the Stamparatus in the most simple way to create the saying.

Here is a great video that shows you all that the Stamparatus is capable of doing.

Set up the Stamparatus by attaching each plate.

1. First decide on the size of card stock you want to stamp on and place in the stamp Stamparatus.  You need to use the pad that comes with it along with some kind of scrap paper on top.

2. Decide where you want to place the card stock.  I usually place it in the upper right hand corner.  Anchor it with one of the magnets.

3. Place the outline stamp upside down where you want it on the card stock. Then, pull one of the plates down and it will pick up your stamp. Ink up the stamp and bring the plate down and up and your outline in now on your card stock. (When I use this at Cedarhurst, an assisted living facility, I tell the ladies to shut and open the door.

4. Decide where to place the second stamp, place it upside down and use the top plate to pick it up and stamp it. 

Now, you are wondering, what about the 3rd stamp?  This is the great part of the Stamparatus.

5. Hold one of the plates at a 50 degree angle, remove it and then turn it over and place it back where it came from.  

6. Now you can place the third stamp on the card stock upside down, pick it up with the plate you switched, ink and stamp.  You did not have to remove the stamp and replace it with another, and now you can make several cards with this stamp because each stamp remains in its spot.

If you like watching videos, here is a Stampin'Up! video that shows additional ways to use this stamp set and the Stamparatus.

I hope you can now see why I chose this card as a Simple card.  Tomorrow, I will show you how to create a template that will enable you to use the Stamparatus to make a wreath.

I hope you all had a great weekend.  My husband and I usually have pretty simple quiet uneventful lives, but this weekend we went to the New Chicago Brass Band concert on Friday night, and then last night to a show where the presenter impersonated Patsy Cline.  Great music both nights and fun to get out.

It has started to become fall here, my favorite season.
I hope you enjoy your day what ever the weather.
Happy Stamping,
Sushi

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Product List

Amazing Congratulations Photopolymer Stamp Set [145938] $21.00	Oh My Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143710] $7.50	Daisy Punch [143713] $18.00	Stamparatus [146276] $49.00
Garden Impressions 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146289] $11.00	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $8.50	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] $7.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00

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