I know many of you are are all still in holiday mode -- decorating, trying to finish shopping, wrapping gifts, and sending out all the lovely cards we made over the last few months -- so you may not be quite ready to see what's coming in the upcoming Jan-Jun Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog (i.e. the spring & summer mini catalog), but when I received my pre-order, I couldn't help myself...I had to start playing with the new Rainbow of Happiness bundle. It just brings a smile to my face. I hope it brings a smile to your face and gives you something to look forward to in January.
The Jan-Jun 2022 Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog *AND* Sale-A-Bration
The new catalog launches on 04-JAN-2022. Simultaneously, we are getting the chance to earn freebies from Jan-Feb with the Sale-A-Bration (SAB) catalog. I'll be honest with you, sometimes I am "meh" about the SAB products, other times I like them a lot and can't wait to get just about all of them, but this time, I love everything in the SAB catalog and not only want them all, but need them all! For example, the DSP used on this project is a free product during SAB. I've already ordered a second pack of this bright, sunny, and cheerful patterned paper!
Mini Catalog Launch Party
I will send out physical copies of the new catalog late next week, so all of my current customers will have the catalogs in hand within two weeks, or sooner, depending on how efficient the postal system is working (lol). If you want to receive a catalog, please email me at krista@thestampingnook.com and I will include you on my mailing list.
I haven't solidified the date yet, but on either Friday, 07-JAN-2022 (my birthday!) or
Saturday, 08-JAN-2022, I will host a catalog launch party. I'll have new products to showcase, sample projects, and of course some prizes and games. And, since it is my birthday, I just might have something extra special up my sleeve! =)
Stay tuned to my newsletters and future blog posts for more details.
Now, let's get into this totes adorbs project...
Rainbow of Happiness Card Tutorial
Ingredients
Stamp Set: Rainbow of Happiness
Dies: Brilliant Rainbow Dies
Ink Pad Colors:
Polished Pink
Flirty Flamingo
Mango Melody
Granny Apple Green
VersaMark WaterMark Stamp Pad (embossing ink)
Cardstock:
Thick Basic White
Basic White
Basic Black
Patterned Paper (Designer Series Paper [DSP]):
Sunshine & Rainbows
Coloring Tools:
Blending Brush
Embossing Powder:
Basics Embossing Powder (white)
Adhesives:
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Tools
Basic Supply Kit: paper trimmer, paper snips/scissors, bone folder, acrylic stamping blocks
Heat Tool
Stampin' Up! Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Pierce Mat (used to achieve perfect impressions from photopolymer stamps)
Anti-Static Powder Pouch or Tool (such as EK Success Powder Tool* or Ranger Ink Anti-Static Pouch*)
Take Your Pick (the putty end makes picking up and adhering gems/sequins super easy!)
* NOTE: the non-Stampin' Up! products mentioned are my personal preference and are not endorsed by Stampin' Up!. I do not receive commissions or affiliate payments for mentioning these products
Techniques
Heat Embossing
Fussy Cutting
Ink Blending on Patterned Paper/DSP
Cardstock Measurements (Imperial)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare Your Cardstock: cut/trim/score/burnish all cardstock as described above
Stamp the rainbow from the outermost arc to the innermost arc in Polished Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, and Granny Apple Green inks
Fussy cut the rainbow
Die cut several clouds from Basic White cardstock
Blend Polished Pink in on Layer #1 DSP
Apply anti-static powder, if you have it, to the Basic Black Cardstock for the sentiment
Stamp the sentiment with VersaMark WaterMark Stamp Pad on the Basic Black cardstock
Cover the stamped sentiment with White embossing powder, then tap off excess powder
Heat set the embossing powder with the heat tool
Adhere Layers 1-3 to the front of the card
Adhere the rainbow to the front of the card
Adhere the clouds to the front of the card -- stick some directly to the card front and pop up a couple with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Trim the sentiment and adhere to the front of the card with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Stamp the three inner most arcs on inside of the card, slanting the arcs on an angle at the bottom right, in Polished Pink, Flirty Flamingo, and Granny Apple Greeen ink
The Envelope
You should never send a naked envelope! lol! When a card doesn't feature DSP, I stamp on the envelope; for cards that feature DSP, I like to adhere coordinating DSP to the back flap of the envelope.
Take a coordinating piece of DSP, measuring 6" x 2 1/2", adhere it to the back flap of the envelope and trim off excess paper.
Remember - Catalog Launch Party!
Stay tuned for more information about my catalog launch party in early January!
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Classes will be saved for viewing for up to 30 days. You also have the option to save the video(s) to your device so you can watch them anytime you want.
Everyone is welcome -- my customers, customers of other demonstrators, and demonstrators! The more the merrier!!! =)
Last, But Not Least: Thank you!
Thank you for stopping by and viewing this project. I hope it has inspired you! If you like this post, I'd love to know -- please click the heart icon at the bottom of the post. And, if you feel so inclined, leave a comment too -- I'd love to hear from you and meet new crafty friends!
Happy Crafting,
Krista
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