Scallop Oval Tutorial
July 28th, 2010 | CommentsAwhile back, in this post actually, I introduced the 5 cards that would be projects for my New Product Stamp class. Remember this card?
I discovered a way to wrap scallops around the wide oval shape. In this card, I wrapped Pear Pizzazz scallops around the Happy Birthday image found in the Perfect Punches stamp set. I shared this little technique with those who attended my class last night and now I’ll share it with you!
SCALLOP OVAL PHOTO TUTORIAL
Step 1. Punch a 1 3/4″circle from cardstock – you won’t be needing that circle, you just need the outline.
Step 2. Center new 2 3/8″scallop circle punch around circle outline and punch.
Step 3. Stamp image and punch out with Wide Oval Punch.
Step 4. Make a slip inbetween two scallops with scissors.
Step 5. Cut tiny slits the entire length of scallop edge. Make sure the cuts are tiny as you don’t want to see cut marks when all is said and done!
Step 6. Apply adhesive where you’ve made the cut marks. Again don’t apply adhesive too high or it will be exposed when finished. But then again, we do have that handy little adhesive remover don’t we!
Step 7. Start wrapping scallops around your oval. I always start and end on one of the narrow oval turns. When wrapping, keep the scallop edge distance from the oval the same all the way around, as much as possible.
Step 8. When you reach your starting point, join the scallops as best you can. This may take a bit of fiddling with the two ends or it might line up perfectly – it’s different each time. You will have 2 extra scallops – just cut them off.
There you have it – scallops for your Wide Oval Punch!! I love it!
TTFN!
Natasha
Chic Boutique Sampler
July 20th, 2010 | CommentsSo, I have decided to “makeover” my stamp club format a bit starting this fall. Instead of highlighting a stamping technique each month, I am going to be highlighting a stamp set and coordinating products…
… but here is the exciting part…
…the hostess of each month gets to choose which stamp set I highlight!
Here is a sample of a stamp set and three very different cards created with that set:
This sampler was created using the Chic Boutique stamp set.
Here is a closer look at each card with a list of each product used to create them:
Supplies used:
stamp set – Chic Boutique
cardstock – Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso, Whisper White
ink – Basic Black, markers in Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso and Rich Razzleberry
accessories – antique brads, Pretty in Pink 3/8″ taffeta ribbon, Elegant Lines embossing folder and Big Shot
Supplies used:
stamp set – Chic Boutique, En Francais
cardstock – More Mustard, Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla
ink – Basic Gray, More Mustard, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy, Versamark
accessories – Clear embossing powder, heat gun, neutrals brads, sponge
Supplies used:
stamp set – Chic Boutique
cardstock – Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DSP
ink – Basic Black, markers in Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz
accessories – vintage wallpaper embossing folder and Big Shot, scallop edge punch, mini library clip, Daffodil Delight 1/8″ taffeta ribbon
TTFN!
Natasha
New Product Cards
July 15th, 2010 | CommentsIt was so exciting to get my new products on Tuesday evening, I couldn’t wait to create!!
These cards are all projects for my New Product Card Class on Tuesday July 27th. If you’re in the Calgary area and would like to come participate, email me at nzandbergen@shaw.ca – I have 3 spots available and the cost is $12.00.
Let’s take a closer look at these fun cards:
This set, Notably Ornate, caught my eye on my very first flip through the catalogue. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it!! I also knew I was going to love working with paper flowers – aren’t they beautiful???
Isn’t the owl precious???!!! I think this new 2-step owl punch is genius – nicely done Stampin’Up!!!
This card may look unremarkable at first glance, but look closely at the scallops around the wide oval shape…we don’t have a scallop punch to match the wide oval punch…hmmmm…..I can’t wait to show you how I did that!!!
I sure find these two sweet little friends in the set The Nicest Things irresistable!! Too cute!
I also love the new stamp set Aviary – love the whimsical cages!
Now you know which stamp sets are MY new favorites – I’d love to know which sets are YOUR favorites!
TTFN!
Natasha
Last of the Open House Sharing
July 9th, 2010 | CommentsThese are the last of the sample cards from my open house last week:
Supplies used:
Stamps – Awash with Flowers, Because I Care
Paper & Ink – Greenhouse Gala DSP, Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip
Accessories – satin ribbon
Inside of card:
Supplies used:
Stamps – Baby Bundle
Paper – Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery
Ink – Basic Black, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Sahara Sand, Blushing Bride
Accessories – Big Shot and Texturz Plate, eyelet border punch, corner rounder punch, Certainly Celery grograin ribbon, silver brads
Here is one of the door prizes I offered:
In my opinion, this new stamp called “Homemade”is genius! I think everyone should have a good supply of tags made up with this stamp, ready to use.
Supplies used:
Stamps – Homemade, Crazy for Cupcakes, Dot Dot Dot
Paper – Regal Rose, Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Ink – Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose
Accessories – Eyelet border punch, 2 3/8″ Extra Large Scallop punch, 1/8″hole punch, Rose grograin ribbon (retired now), Big Shot and Box #2 die, plastic bag (non SU)
Have a lovely weekend! TTFN!
Natasha
