June Technique Blog Hop

I’ve joined another monthly blog hop, this one is for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators and highlights techniques. Check out the Facebook group if you would like to join in.

This month we are showcasing the spotlight technique. For this technique, you only have color in one area of the image. (I’ve done this technique at least one other time.) For this card I chose to use the Free as a Bird stamp set because I could color it in, and that makes the technique even easier.

I stamped the image twice cutting one image out with the Stitched Nested Labels dies and the other one I colored before cutting out with the Stitched Shapes dies.

I also used some new items that will be available on June 3rd: the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder, and the Faux Suede Trim.

Nicole Mahler
JoAnn Pollock (you are here)
Mackenzie Grimm
Kristie Strum

Supplies:

151123	Free As A Bird Bundle Cling
149468	Free As A Bird Stamp Set
149638	Stitched Nested Labels Dies
152323	Stitched Shapes Dies
152718	Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
154711	Specialty Plate
132708	Tuxedo Black Memento Stamp Pad
154830	Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
154882	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
154887	Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
154889	Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
154893	Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
154905	So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
146982	Balmy Blue 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
120953	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock
152494	In Good Taste Designer Series Paper
152472	Early Espresso 1/4″ Faux Suede Trim
144108	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Triangle Trifold Twist Card

Last summer Susan Campfield showed us how to make this Triangle Trifold Twist card and I just made one. I colored the inside bird using the Balmy Blue and Pumpkin Pie watercolor pencils and a blender pen. I also sprayed it with my Frost White Shimmer Paint mixed with rubbing alcohol in a mister to try to match the specialty paper.

You need two pieces of cardstock that are 4″ x 10 1/4″, scored at 5 1/2″. On the smaller section, measure 4″ in and make a mark. Score from that mark to the corner. You do this on both pieces then you adhere the 5 1/2″ pieces together like below making sure the front triangles come together. I would recommend liquid glue to allow some wiggle room.

Supplies:

Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set
Free As A Bird Bundle Cling
3D Embossing Folder Plate
Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder
Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
Everyday Label Punch
Noble Peacock Foil Sheets
Shimmer Detailed Laser-cut Specialty Paper
Blueberry Bushel 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad
Metallic Pearls
Blender Pens
Watercolor Pencils
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2
Frost White Shimmer Paint
Stampin’ Spritzers
Very Vanilla 3/8″ Scalloped Lace Trim
Simply Scored
Stamparatus
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Free as a Bird Buckle Card

This is the first card we made at my last Cookies & Cards class.  I’ve been wanting to make a buckle card like this since I got one in a swap last year.

Here is the swap card by Pat Frank that inspired me:

Measurements:

Pool Party Cardstock	5 ½” x 7, scored at 4 ¼”; 1 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4”
Whisper White Thick Cardstock	2 ½” x 3 ¾”
Whisper White Cardstock	4” x 5 ¼”
Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper (DSP)	2 ½” X 5 ¼”, 1 ½” X 5 ¼”

Instructions:

1. Adhere the 2 ½” x 5 ¼” piece of DSP to the short side of the card base. Slide the Classic Label punch in about ¼” to ½” above the bottom and punch.
2. Adhere the small side of the small piece of Pool Party to the inside of the card base making sure the 4” side fits through the punched hole on the front of the card.
3. Adhere the small piece of DSP to the edge of the Whisper White cardstock and add to the inside of the card so the DSP shows.
4. Stamp the bird and hello on the piece of Thick Whisper White using Memento ink and color with the blends. Die cut with the labels.
5. Tuck the 4” piece of Pool Party through the punched hole. Adhere the die cut bird piece using Stampin’ Dimensionals so that it is centered between the punched hole and the edge of the card.
6. Add sequins.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Free As A Bird
Die Cutting & Embossing – Stitched Nested Labels dies
Punches – Classic Label punch
Ink – Tuxedo Black Memento Stamp pad
Paper – Bird Ballad Designer Series paper; Pool Party, Whisper White, & Whisper White Thick cardstock
Accents & Embellishments –Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins
Coloring Tools – Petal Pink, Pool Party, & Soft Suede Light Stampin’ Blends
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick, Heat tool, Paper Snips
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, liquid glue

#stampinup #cardmaking #jpollockdesigns #handmadecards #handmadecard #GDPwinner #FreeAsABirdStampinUp #FreeAsABirdStampSet #FreeAsABird

Free as a Bird, Card #2

I had completely forgotten about the Shimmer Paint.  It’s been sitting on my craft table but got shoved into a corner.  I really like how the Frost White Shimmer Paint looks on Blackberry Bliss cardstock (I pretty much like everything in Blackberry Bliss).   I don’t think the shimmer effect comes through quite as much in the photo as in real life.

I’m once again using the Free as a Bird stamp set but this time I didn’t use a bird image.  I stamped the leaves twice in Tuxedo Black Memento and colored them in using the Light Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blend.  The flower is colored using both Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends along with the Color Lifter then cut out and popped up.  It’s also time to order some more tulle ribbon because I only have a couple of inches left now.

Supplies:

151123	Free As A Bird Bundle Cling
149468	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set
149638	Stitched Nested Labels Dies
133675	Blackberry Bliss 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
133676	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock
132708	Tuxedo Black Memento Stamp Pad
148545	Mossy Meadow Light Stampin’ Blends
144583	Rich Razzleberry Dark Stampin’ Blends
144584	Rich Razzleberry Light Stampin’ Blends
144602	Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
144608	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter
151823	Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder
147046	Frost White Shimmer Paint
126185	Stampin’ Spritzers
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Free as a Bird, Card #1

This card may seem familiar because I made a card a couple weeks ago using the same colors and layout.  I just loved the colors and layout so I decided to recreate it with current products, unfortunately, I completely forgot the Woodland Embossing Folder this time.  The ribbon is the Silver Edged Metallic and is colored using the Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends marker.  I love how white ribbons can be colored to match any of our colors.

Supplies:

151123	Free As A Bird Bundle Cling
149468	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set
149638	Stitched Nested Labels Dies
146990	Granny Apple Green 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock
147115	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad
132708	Tuxedo Black Memento Stamp Pad
148542	Balmy Blue Dark Stampin’ Blends
148540	Balmy Blue Light Stampin’ Blends
148544	Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
144581	Crumb Cake Dark Stampin’ Blends
146877	Granny Apple Green Dark Stampin’ Blends
147944	Mango Melody Dark Stampin’ Blends
147934	Real Red Dark Stampin’ Blends
147933	Real Red Light Stampin’ Blends
147935	Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
144213	Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

New Catalog Swap Cards

As promised, here are the cards I got at the swap last Saturday.  Aren’t they lovely?!

I even got an extra one from Kristie.

It’s New Catalog Day!

Today at Noon (MT) the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog goes LIVE!  I’m so excited to place my order!

I made this card for a new catalog swap over the weekend using a new bundle available today.  I’ll post the cards I received in return on Thursday.

The new Purple Posy color wasn’t available to order, so I didn’t get any of the ink pads only the refills since I want to get the bundle discount.  I used the ink refills to watercolor my card.  The background is Seaside Spray, the birds are Rococo Rose, the leaves and majority of the cardstock is Pretty Peacock, and the branch is Crumb Cake.

Supplies:

151123	Free As A Bird Bundle Cling
149468	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set
149638	Stitched Nested Labels Dies
150880	Pretty Peacock 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
150882	Rococo Rose 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
101910	Shimmery White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
146959	Rose Glimmer Paper
152321	Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder
132708	Tuxedo Black Memento Stamp Pad
102283	Versamark Stamp Pad
121029	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
150090	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
150089	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
150092	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
147157	Brights Stampin’ Write Markers
149593	Very Vanilla 3/8″ Scalloped Lace Trim
146956	Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder
103083	Embossing Buddy
129053	Heat Tool