It's one of the most anticipated times of year for Stampin' Up! when the new Annual Catalog, loaded with fantastic artistic stamps sets, is released. The 2021-2022 Annual Catalog is coming your way at the end of this month and the products will be available starting 04-MAY-2021. If the cover is any indication, we are in store for really amazing products for us to use on our projects!
With that said, it's time for me to share a little teaser from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog to show off what's coming. This is an example of a quick and simple card that spotlights the fabulous new Stampin' Up! Scalloped Contours Dies -- the perfect accompaniment to the simplicity of the artistic floral imagery from the Stampin' Up! Quiet Meadow Stamp Set.
Card Recipe
Ingredients
Stamp Set: Quiet Meadow
Dies: Scalloped Countours Dies
Cardstock: Thick White, White, Calypso Coral
Ink Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black, Calypso Coral
Coloring Tools: Watercolor Pencils
Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique(s)
Coloring with Watercolor Pencils
Tools
Basic Supply Kit: paper trimmer, paper snips/scissors, bone folder, acrylic stamping blocks
Stampin' Up! Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Cardstock Measurements
Instructions
Prepare your card base -- Thick White (5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4")
Die cut the Calypso Coral cardstock using the largest die
Die cut the White cardstock using the second largest die
Stamp the floral image on the White cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black
Color the flowers with the Calypso Coral waterolor pencil (I applied more color to the flower buds and less on the open flowers)
Color the stems and leaves with the Old Olive watercolor pencil
Stamp the sentiment on the White cardstock in Calypso Coral ink
Adhere the Calypso Coral layer to the card base
Adhere the White layer to the Calypso Coral layer with Stampin' Dimensionals
This close-up photo shows the variataios in the depth of the color shades.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
YouTube Videos Coming Mid-April 2021
We all love watching our favorite video content on YouTube and if you're anything like me, you have quite a few crafters that you watch regularly. I hope that I become one of your favorites.
My YouTube channel is up and I'm collecting followers in advance of my first video publication happening the week of April 12th, 2021. Please consider subscribing and hitting the notifications bell so you're one of the first viewers to welcome me into the YouTube demonstration and tutorial world. If the notifications bother you, by all means turn them off...but consider keeping them on for the month of April as I'm more likely to go live or post premiere videos (with live chat w/me) outside a regular schedule. =)
The Stamping Nook YouTube Chanel
I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Your Feedback, Thoughts, & Suggestions
It would be great to hear from you on any topic that's on your mind. I do not have to be your primary demonstrator or even one of your usual go-to resources for inspiration, tips, advice, etc., It would be very beneficial if I can hear from you on any crafting-related topic imaginable.
What are your favorite types of cards?
Do you want to see more fun-folds?
Do you want to see more gift packaging?
Do you want to see how I use Stampin' Up! supplies for scrapbooking and memory keeping?
What are the top 3 things you admire most about your favorite crafters (I'd really love to hear this!!!!).
Do you have a love-hate relationship with adhesives?
Do your cards stand the test of time or do they tend to fall flat?
Tell me your pain-points and I will help (or assemble of team of crafters who can come together to help). If you're thinking it or struggling with it, it's a given that someone else is facing the same challenge. Let's help everyone.
Email me at any time with whatever is on your mind: krista@thestampingnook.com
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As a creative coach, I am here to help you with your projects -- I do not have to be your demonstrator for me to help! We are a community of crafters! Likewise, I hope to learn from you! One way to facilitate the collaboration is through the private “Crafting in The Stamping Nook” group on Facebook. Members are encouraged to share crafty and DIY projects of all types, share tips, and of course meet others with the same crafting passion. I often share my projects, tutorials, etc., and of course, incorporate fun activities as well (prizes included)!
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Happy Crafting,
Krista
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