Country Home 3-D Thursday

 Have you ever seen something in the catalog that you wanted to copy for yourself?  I liked this framed art that can be found on page 42 of the Holiday catalog. I was prepared to have to adjust it to a rectangular frame, but when I went to the store, I found an 8 by 8 square frame.  Just the size I wanted.

On the demonstrator site, there is a document that lists all the supplies needed to recreate the projects found in the catalogs.  It also lists any techniques that are used.  When I looked at the picture I figured I would need to use a dauber to create the dark areas on the Tin Tile embossed area.

When I checked out the project, I found that first I needed to lightly sand the area and then apply the color in a circular motion over the sanded area.  I love how it looked when I was finished.

I also learned I could get the linen trim to be the color of Early Espresso by rubbing the side of my marker over the trim.  I was very happy with the result.

Tomorrow, I will share a Christmas card I made just using one of the sayings in this set. 

I am getting ready for my Holiday Open House on Friday and Saturday.  I have lots of fun things planned.  If you are in the area stop on by.  Friday from 6:30-8:30 or Saturday from 1-3.

Till tomorrow,
Happy Stamping,
Sushi



Product List

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set [147678] $21.00	Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147804] $11.00	Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147906] $10.00	3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim [147808] $7.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50

Country Home-Wednesday Wow

Do you love how the drapery fold on this card shows both sides of the designer paper?  I learned this technique from a posting I found on Catherine Carroll's blog.  Check it out here. 

 Here's what makes this card a WOW for me.

1. I used the flowers by themselves.
2. The velvet ribbon adds a lot.
3. The piece I cut out to make the fold is placed on the envelope to tie the card and envelope together.
4. And of course the curtain fold.

Tomorrow, I am excited to show my 3-D picture.  I found the inspiration in the Holiday catalog.  I love how our catalogs are more than places to showcase our products.  They are inspirations to help us use these products.

My husband and I volunteer to help our local food center.  We go to a local grocery store, pick up day old bread items, or newly expired items and then deliver them to the food center.  Last night was the volunteer banquet where we learned lots of information about what the many other volunteers do to help out.  It was a good evening.

Have a great day today,
Happy Stamping,
Sushi

Product List

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set [147678] $21.00	Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147804] $11.00	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00	Rich Razzleberry 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Velvet Ribbon [147016] $8.00
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad [147091] $7.50

Country Home-Technique Tuesday

Can you tell what I used the Stamparatus for on this card?  I used it to make the 4 squares on the left hand side of the card.  Notice they are perfectly lined up and perfectly spaced.  There is no way that I could have done that on my own.  The Stamparatus is what helped me.

I will be making a video this afternoon to show how the hinge effect works.  Let's hope that I can figure out how to make it the correct way and not sideways.  So, check it out later on today, or check out my facebook page Stampin with Sushi where I will post it live at 4 Central Standard time.

Did you notice this Blackberry Bliss doily at the bottom of the card?  It is actually made with a new set that will be offered the month of November.  And it is a snowflake, which can double as a doily.  

I will be featuring the sets, framelits, paper, and accessories next week on my blog.  Be sure and check back next week.

Tomorrow I will share a WOW card that features a fancy fold.  I love folded cards because they show off both sides of the designer paper.

Have you had a great big weather change?  In Illinois last night the temp got to be below freezing and for the first time we kept our heat on.  Lots of layers for me.

A great way to stay warm is to keep your fingers moving.
So find a way to stamp today.
Sushi


Product List

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set [147678] $21.00	Snowfall Thinlits Dies [149692] $39.00	Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147804] $11.00	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $8.50
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106] $7.50

Product List

Stamparatus [146276] $49.00

Falling for Leaves-3-D Thursday-Card Holder

 Do you own the Envelope Punch board?  Do you use it?  Did you know it can be used for more than just an envelope?

You can make a card holder from the envelope punch board for just about any sized card you want to make. Check out this video to learn the technique.

 

So something happened when I made this Facebook Live and the video ended up sideways.  I think I have that problem resolved.  Bear with my learning curve.

 Thursdays will be 3-D Thursday.  These items will help you see something different you can make with your stamping supplies other than a card. Look for a new 3-D item each Thursday.

Tomorrow, I am calling Fun Fact Friday.  Do you ever have a hard time cutting out detailed thinlits?  I will share with you a new way to consider cutting thinlits out that will help you have more success.

Another great day, even though the temperature will be in the 80's it still has the feel of fall.  All the humidity has disappeared. So, I have had a bike ride, looking forward to a walk, and plan to be outside as often as I can.

Enjoy your day,
Happy stamping,
Sushi

Product List

Detailed Leaves Thinlits Dies [147921] $28.00	Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147804] $11.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] $7.00
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.50	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00

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Envelope Punch Board [133774] $20.00

Falling for Leaves-Technique Tuesday-Herringbone Technique

Do you ever end up with tiny strips of paper and wonder whether to save or toss them?  This technique is perfect for all kinds of designer paper scraps.  

The card I made used strips of designer paper that are 3/8 of an inch wide.  Once you learn the technique you could use any size strip you want, and even vary the strips on a card.

These are the supplies you need to make the herringbone.
Designer paper strips (I cut mine 3/8 of an inch and cut 3-6 of each design I wanted to use.)
Adhesive sheet cut the same size as your base card (I cut mine 3 by 4 inches)
Base card (Also 3 by 4 inches)

I will be doing a Facebook Live at 4 PM central standard time and talk you through each step to make a card similar to the one I posted today.  Come by and check it out.  After it is live I will post it here on this blog.

Tomorrow, I will share a card made with this weeks set using the Stamparatus.  I LOVE using the Stamparatus.

Another beautiful fall day.  I plan to spend some time outside on a walk or a bike ride.  I find this time of year very invigorating.

Happy Stamping,
Sushi









Product List

Falling For Leaves Photopolymer Bundle [149938] $44.00	Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147804] $11.00	Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147906] $10.00	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.50
Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets [144106] $10.00

Fallling for Leaves-Make it Simple Monday

  Our weather has cooled off and that makes me think of fall.  One of the bundles  I really like is called Falling for Leaves.  I also love the colors of the Country Lane designer paper which I will be featuring in all my cards this week. Here's what I love about the  bundle. 

1. The leaves are not traditional looking.
2. The thinlits are detailed and therefore amazing to me.
3. It is easy to create a simple card.

  Mondays are now going to be make it simple Monday with limited stamping, using designer paper and a simple saying.

1. I cut the designer paper 1 inch longer than I normally would ( 6 by 3 3/4) and folded up the bottom in.  Both sides of the paper show without much work.

2. I stamped the leaf in Blackberry Bliss ink on whisper white card stock.  It seemed a little to bold a contrast so I sponged some Blackberry ink on the edges.

3. I baked the stamped piece with Mint Macaron card stock, used a small strip for the simple saying which I inked with Blackberry ink.

4. The final touch was to put one of the Faceted Dots in the center of the leaf.

Simple and I was finished in 15 minutes or less once I figured out how I wanted to card to look.

I gave blood today.  I like to do my part to help those who need it.  Well, I guess I did not wait long enough after eating so I almost passed out.  It affected my afternoon, so I am posting this a bit late.  The experience will not affect my willingness to give blood again.  I will either wait an hour longer before giving or wait an extra month.

Such a beautiful day today.  I hope to get a walk in later on after my stamp club meets.

Have a great day yourself, and try to get in some stamping.
Sushi

Product List

Falling For Leaves Photopolymer Bundle [149938] $44.00	Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147804] $11.00	Faceted Dots [146910] $6.00	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.50
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $7.50