Happiness Surrounds-Wednesday Wow

Happy Halloween!  My husband and I usually leave our light off and go downstairs to watch TV.  He does not enjoy the constant ringing of the doorbell.  I may stay upstairs for a bit and hand out the last of my Paper Pumpkin treat bags.

I saw a similar card on Pinterest and thought it was quite the WOW card.  When I looked closer I noticed the creator had cut out all her images on the Big shot and glued them as the background of her card.  It was lovely.

I decided to try and use the new to SU Big Shot embossing pads.  They are awesome.  I layered the flower thinlits according to the directions for using the mats and instead of cutting out the flower it embossed them in the background. 

Tomorrow, I will share a 3-D card with you using more of these great stamps and thinlits.

My husband Sam and I had a great trip, and decided we might like  to travel Illinois and try out more Bed and Breakfasts.  Sounds like fun to me.

Have a great day,

Happy Stamping,

Sushi

Product List

Happiness Surrounds Photopolymer Stamp Set [149744] $17.00	Snowfall Thinlits Dies [149692] $39.00	Faceted Dots [146910] $6.00	Big Shot Embossing Mats [146327] $15.00
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106] $7.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $7.50	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.50	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

Happiness Surrounds-Technique Tuesday

This may be the last technique for a while that you can use a Stamparatus for.  It is called the plaid technique. 

1. First you stamp your image several times using the hinge technique.  I used one of the stamps from the set called Touches of Texture.  I stamped it in Soft Sea Foam ink which does not show up very well.

2. Then you turn you card stock 90 degrees and stamp again using the hinge technique.  I used Pear Pizzaz this time. 

For the accent piece I used several of the thinlits in the Snowfall set. I love how the Snow is Glistening stamp set, the Happiness Surrounds set and the thinlits all coordinate together.

Tomorrow, I will share a WOW card that uses the Big Shot embossing mats to create a stunning background for a card.

I usually make my technique video on Tuesday to show the steps you need to take to make the plaid, but will be returning from our trip sometime late today, so look for the video tomorrow.

Till then,
Happy Stamping,
Sushi


Product List

Happiness Surrounds Photopolymer Stamp Set [149744] $17.00	Snowfall Thinlits Dies [149692] $39.00	Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143251] $33.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00
Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102] $7.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $7.50	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.50
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $8.50	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988] $8.50	Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146979] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75

Snowfall Thinlits-3-D Thursday

If you guessed that my 3-D item made with snowflakes, might be an ornament then you guessed correctly.

First I cut out 6 of the largest snowflake using the new White Velveteen sheets.  The paper is thin enough to cut easily with the big shot.  I thought the paper might be thicker.

Next, I folded each snowflake in half making sure the velveteen side was on the inside.  

The next step was to put glue on the solid part of the snowflake and glue two together.  I kept adding a snowflake until I was glue the last and first snowflake together.

There was a hole in the center that I slipped some twine through, tied on a couple of snowflake trinkets on the ends, and added a dab of glue to keep the knots tied.

I thought the ornament needed a finishing touch, so I painted some glimmer paint on each tip.

It didn't take me too long to make, and I see this being a great gift to make for Christmas.  

Fall has arrived in Illinois.  The evening temperatures get down to the 30's and daily I notice the colors of fall coming out on the trees in town.  That is my favorite part of fall.  

Have a great day, Enjoy the change of the seasons.
Happy Stamping,
Sushi


Product List

White Velveteen Sheets [149619] $5.00	Snowfall Thinlits Dies [149692] $39.00	Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint [147044] $8.00	Snowflake Trinkets [149620] $8.00
Silver Baker’S Twine [145569] $4.00

Snowfall Thinlits-Wednesday WOW

The background is the WOW of this card.  I thought about some things in my cabinet that I had not used for some time and came up with Brusho.  I used the color Prussian Blue because I knew I wanted some sky.  

After the ink dried I brushed over the Brusho with the Champagne Mist shimmer paint.  I loved the effect that created.

Next, I cut out all the different shapes of snowflakes from Whisper White card stock.  I then brushed more shimmer paint over the snowflakes.  When I did that I noticed I picked up some of the color from the Brusho background.  So not only did I brush shimmer paint over the snowflakes, but it had a light blue tint to it.  

For the final touch I added a rhinestone jewel in the center of each snowflake.  I'm not going to forget how great Brusho is for making a background.

Tomorrow, I will share an ornament I made for my 3-D project.  Be sure and come back for a peak.

I made cards with the Seniors today.  Each month we make a Birthday, Christmas, and seasonal card.  I frequently use leftovers from my other card classes and don't worry as much about using retired items.  These ladies come for the cards not to order.

Have a great day with time for some stamping,

Sushi

Product List

Snowfall Thinlits Dies [149692] $39.00	Brusho Crystal Colour [144101] $30.00	Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint [147044] $8.00	Watercolor Paper [122959] $5.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.50	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146968] $8.50

Snow is Glistening-Technique Tuesday

 Do you wonder how I was able to have the deer in mirror image on this card?  I used the Stamparatus, and my silicone craft sheet.  I will be posting a video this afternoon where I show how you do this step by step.

I was also able to use the stamparatus to create the snow images all across the card without lots of overlap.  How did I do that?  I used the hinge technique.  I made it so easy to get the images where I wanted them.

Do you notice the shimmer all over the front of the card?  I used a technique I learned  on the Stampin'Up! website.  First I mounted a piece of Multipurpose adhesive sheet on top of my stamped images.  Then I took the top layer off.  This was very sticky and perfect for sprinkling on some dazzling diamonds glitter.

I love how it looks like it is snowing.

Tomorrow, I will share a card that features Brusho, Glimmer paint, and the Snowfall thinlit dies.

I had a great day yesterday combining my two hobbies.  First, I did some stamping in the morning, and then in the afternoon I worked on my Get it Done project for the American Sewing guild.  I even got in a bike ride and made dinner.  That is a great day in my eye and my husband's.

Till tomorrow,

Have a great evening,

Sushi

Product List

Snow Is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set [149742] $21.00	Snowfall Thinlits Dies [149692] $39.00	Dashing Deer Clear-Mount Bundle [149935] $50.25	Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets [144106] $10.00
Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853] $6.00	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751] $5.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.50	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115] $7.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $7.50