Let's see if I can do this!

Okay stampers - here we go - I am going to attempt to get this blog going - post a picture and try to reach the outer world with it.   Wish me luck!

I am so excited to get started on this - and can hardly wait to share all of my stamping ideas with you.   When I became a Stampin'Up! demonstrator 12 years ago - my favorite thing about stamping was designing  cards and teaching others how to do the same while using all of the fantastic products that Stampin'Up! has to offer.  It is really exciting to be starting a blog - and have the opportunity to share my stamping ideas with you!     Today I spent the entire day in my stamp room getting ready for an upcoming class.  The first card I am going to post is actually one of the cards that we will be making at class next week so for those who are lucky enough to attend the class - here is your sneak peak!

Supplies:

• Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Bermuda Bay and Whisper White
• Stamps:  Inspired by Nature, Tiny Tags
• Ink:  Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
• Punches: Medium Jewelry Tag
• Big Shot:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, Texture Plate Kit #4
• Accessories: Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread

Stamping Tips:

• If you have ever tried to use the Texture Plates - you have probably had a hard time getting a good image with them. We have gotten used to the fantastic embossing folders - and the plates just don't give that deep of an impression - but the designs are great - I own them, so I had to figure out a way to use them.  I had heard that if you got the paper wet first, it would give a better impression.   I was a bit perplexed as to how I would sprinkle this cardstock with water in an even way - without saturating the paper.  After trying a few different things - I finally came up with an idea - I took a baby wipe - cut it to fit the cardstock, and lay it down right on top of the cardstock - then ran it thru the Big Shot with the appropriate plates (as shown on the Big Shot Multipurpose Platform) and I added one sheet of the white cardboard that comes in our packs of DSP - just for a little extra thickness.  It came out great!   The paper is a bit wet, but it is nice and flat and if you lay them out on a table to dry - they dry well enough that you will just need a little extra adhesive when applying this to your cards.  In case you are wondering -  I tried to reuse the baby wipe to do a second sheet - and it didn't work.  There just wasn't enough wetness left.   I did end up saving all of the used ones - they were nice and flat and I will try rewetting them and see if they are reusable.  I will let you know!  

Okay - I think I did it!   That is all for now but I will be back tomorrow with more fun cards to share.

 

Comments

[Sarah Schueler]

Right out of the gate, BEAUTIFUL! Stunning as always.

[Chellie Beaudot]

Nicely designed site, Connie! Love the bright colors and the ease of navigation. You ladies did a great job setting it up.
The card, of course, is nothing less than a great Connie card. I'm going to try my texturz plates again. The way I heard it, you wet the card stock with rubbing alcohol which you put into a spray bottle (the way you do with the shimmer paint from the holiday mini). Have not tried yet, but will do so and compare it to your baby wipe technique.

Congrats on the blog. You'll be great!

[Kitty]

I really like your stamping style. This one is super cute with a wonderful layout. Thanks for sharing your talent!