H is for Heat Embossing

September 12, 2016September 12, 2016 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 7 Comments

Welcome to my ABC’s of Stampin’ series. Today I am going to share the magic of heat embossing. It is fun to do and really steps up your project with just a few simple steps.

I have used this card design many times. (What can I say, I love circles!) This card is another example of taking a “formula” that works and going with it. The Layering Circles Framelits made it quick & easy to cut out the circles. I pulled my colors from the Designer Series Paper, Affectionately Yours. I love the copper foil in the print so I used the copper embossing powder to heat emboss my sentiment from the Perfectly Wrapped stamp set. I popped up the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I love the In Color mini striped ribbon and just tied a simple knot and adhered the ribbon on the back. The Night of Navy cardstock is emobssed with the Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and adhered to a Crumb Cake card base. I lined the envelope flap with matching DSP to complete my card. Happy Day!

Watch this quick video from Stampin’ Up! to see how to turn stamped images into glossy raised designs with heat embossing!

Remember those curvy keepsake apples I made during my Back to School week? I heat embossed a tag with white embossing powder on black cardstock before giving them to my student helpers.

Here’s another card I made using the heat tool and gold embossing powder. You can click on the image to see the details.

I say Hooray for Heat Embossing! Here’s my Back to School Special for today…Get a FREE Stampin’ Emboss Powder of your choice with a purchase of $50 or more (before tax & shipping) from my online shop. Remember to use the Hostess CodeVS23B4FP when you check out. (I’ve included a visual below to show you where to enter the hostess code.) Click HERE to go to my online shop to see the heat tool, embossing powders, and more.

Have a Happy Day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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G is for Gift Giving

September 11, 2016 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 10 Comments

Welcome to my ABC’s of Stampin’ series. Today we’re getting geared up for the holidays. When it comes to Gift Giving, Stampin’ Up! has got you covered! From ready to go gift boxes and bags to making special custom gift holders you can find it all right here! And I will show you how!

These 3 x 3 x 3 White Gift Boxes are in the Holiday catalog and come with acetate sleeves. They are food safe which makes them great for some yummy cookies to give to friends or neighbors. They are also big enough for a beautiful holiday candle for that special hostess.

With the right tools, you can make your own gorgeous gift boxes for different sized gifts. Here’s one I made with cardstock and Designer Series Paper using my Personal Trimmer.

I have a GREAT video from Stampin’ Up! to share with you to show how to make your own gift boxes like I did above. I learned some great tips (Do you know how much is a smidge? LOL)!!! It’s a bit longer than usual but well worth watching! FYI…You can just watch the first 9 minutes to see how I made my gift box. It is so so easy to do!!! (Of course, I won’t tell if you don’t!!)

You can also add a fun element to gift packaging using the Gift Box Punch Board. You can create containers just right for that special gift. Use with cardstock or Designer Series Paper to create boxes up to 4″ on each side. (Sizing chart printed on board.) Check out this video.

Instead of buying bags for small treats and gifts, create them in a variety of sizes using the cardstock and Designer Series Paper of your choice. You can make bags 2″ deep, up to 3 5/8″ wide, from 4″ to 10″ tall using the Gift Bag Punch Board. Check out this video to see how it works!

Another option to help you with your gift wrapping is the Perfectly Wrapped Project kit. I recently held a class using this kit and the ladies LOVED their projects.

With the holiday season coming up you are going to want to get a head start on your gifts. Shop HERE to purchase one of these amazing tools today and get busy creating gifts from the heart! As a special thank you for purchasing from me today, I am offering a Back to School Special…With the purchase of any of the gift making tools featured (Gift Box Punch Board, Gift Bag Punch Board, Personal Trimmer, or Perfectly Wrapped Project Kit) I will send you a set of handmade tags. You can use them as samples to make your own tags or put them on your gifts ready to go! In addition, with a purchase of $50 or more (before tax & shipping) I will send you 10 sheets of 12 x 12 card stock to get your gift making started! You can also purchase Gift Certificates through me and make gift giving simple and great!

What’s on your wish list? Email me your wish list along with names and email (or phone #) of who you would like me to share your wish list with and I will put on my crafty elf hat and be Santa’s helper. (See I really have a crafty elf hat…a gift from one of my students. 🙂

I will send you a little gift just for sending me your wish list! Email me: j.stark@myactv.net

Have a GREAT day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

F is for Folders…Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

September 10, 2016September 10, 2016 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 4 Comments

Welcome to my ABC’s of Stampin’ series. Let’s have some Fun as I share a Few of my Favorite things…Embossing Folders! I think they are the best bang for your buck! They are a quick & easy way to add texture and dimension to your card as well as an instant WOW factor! When putting your embossing folders through the Big Shot it is important to put the spine side forward so you don’t damage your folder.

I really like how the 6 x 6 Embossing Folders can emboss cardstock to go in either direction. Perfect for the Woodland TIEF.

Here’s a fun project technique you can do using the sponge brayer and an embossing folder. Roll the sponge brayer in your ink then roll right on the embossing folder. (Make sure your put the ink on the inside of the side that has the Stampin’ Up! logo.) Run it through the Big Shot to emboss and look how quick & easy that was to add color and texture. Clean up is just as easy… rinse your embossing folder under warm water and wipe dry.

Another cool technique is to sponge the embossed image after it has gone through the Big Shot. I used my sponge daubers to decorate this fun birthday card.

And don’t forget you can emboss your envelope too!

The Holiday catalog features a new embossing folder,Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. This new type of folders create deep, dimensional impressions. So cool! Here’s a video showing how to use this new type of folder.

How did you like the cards she shared in the video?

Here’s a few other cards I’ve made with some different embossing folders.

I sponged the bricks on this card to give it a more realistic feel.

Here I used the debossed side on my card.

I had fun watercoloring the embossed flowers and leaves using inks and an aqua painter.

It’s hard to see in the picture but I used the Wink of Stella brush on my waves for this card.

I hope you have enjoyed the Textured Impressions Embossing Folders today. How would you like to get a FREE embossing folder? I am offering a Back to School Special that’s all about Embossing Folders today…With a purchase of $30 (or more) from my online shop (before tax & shipping), I will send you a sampling of embossing folders to use. If you purchase $50 (or more) I will send you an embossing folder of your choice for Free! Remember to use the Hostess CodeVS23B4FP when you check out. Click HERE to see all the embossing folders available.

Have a Fabulous day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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