In the City - Host Stamp Set

Host Stamp Set Feature - In the City

There is so much excitement whenever a seasonal catalogue is released, it's easy to forget about the Annual Catalogue.

I'm going back to my favourite Host Stamp Set from the Annual Catalogue - In The City.
This set is a builder set, which features gorgeous artist-drawn outline stamps and the matching "fill" stamps, making colouring quick and easy. Yes, please!

There are 60 photopolymer stamps in this set, so there are LOTS of fantastic images to choose from.

I went with three simple designs today, which could be used for pretty much any occasion.

The first one, as you can see, uses a simple Starbust Circle Punch paired with a 2" Circle Punch. There are sooooo many combinations you could use with this - for loads of other stamp sets too!

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You can earn this stamp set by hosting your own Stampin' Up! workshop, or simply spending $250+ on your order.

Host Rewards not only give you bonus dollars to spend within your order, they also give you exclusive access to the Host Stamp Sets - which are heavily discounted sets only available to Hosts.

Note: Don't use my Host Code if your order is over $250, as you become the Host and receive the benefits and rewards to spend.

Remember that during Sale-A-Bration, you can earn even more Stampin' Rewards!

Why not spend this weekend going through the Annual Catalogue - or your existing craft cupboard and challenging yourself to use a set?

Happy Crafting!

Jo

Amazing You Colour Theory Notepads

Today, I wanted to show you a beautiful covered notepad project using the free Amazing You Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set.

These ones here are a few I made to go out to my VIP customers who shop with me using the Host Code.

I LOVE the colour palette of the "Color Theory" Designer Series Paper stack. So when I saw those gorgeous Adhesive-Backed Tutti-frutti Sequins, I  knew I wanted to try them out together.

While I've used this design as notepad covers, these would also make a fantastic set of notecards!

Note the gorgeous Clear Wink of Stella which I used on the words, flower and a few of the leaves. It's hard to pick up in photographs, but looks amazing in person. And of course - sequins!

The notepads are from my local stationery store and measure 7.5cm x 12cm.

(The principle is to simply mat your notepad. The main cardstock cover needs to be the exact width of your notepad. The length should add an extra couple of cm to stick on the back of the notepad.

Example:
Notepad = 7.5cm(wide)  x 12cm (long)
Cardstock cover = 7.5cm x 15cm

Once you have a cardstock cover, you can decorate any way you like. That's it!

Instructions:

Notepad Cover Materials:

Cardstock cover - 14.85cm x 7.5cm
(The 14.85cm measurement is so you can use an A4 sheet of cardstock)

Designer Series Paper - 11.5cm x 7cm

Whisper White Cardstock Panel - 9cm x 6cm

You will have enough scrap cardstock from your leftover pieces for the extra scallop punch sentiment!

Happy Crafting!

Jo

Heartfelt Blooms Notecard Set

I have another quick and easy notecard set for you today.

Time: Under an hour (for a full set of 20 Notecards and Envelopes)

I'm using one of the gorgeous Sale-A-Bration stamp sets Heartfelt Blooms.

Making a card like this, my thoughts were of keeping the card single layer. When I'm wanting to send wishes and thoughts to someone, especially if times may be difficult or sorrowful, I sometimes prefer to keep the card clean and simple.

The stamp set is part of Stampin' Up's new line of Distinktive stamp sets. The design team have used a special technique designed to capture amazing detail. Impress your card recipient with the beauty of just one quick stamp.

Basic Black

Rich Razzleberry

Tranquil Tide

Marina Mist

You can see the actual rubber stamp here.

Notice how the ink finds all the incredible detail in the rubber stamp.

A beautiful impression which stamps an incredible amount of detail for single-step stamping.

This set is already proving extremely popular and can be earned for free with any $90 purchase

SHOP HERE

Heartfelt Blooms Stamp Set

Happy Crafting!

Jo

High Tide Water Words

High Tide Note Cards Set

This card set was designed to be quick and easy. A great set to pull together for when you only have time for a quick crafting session.

I think you could realistically do a full pack of 20 notecards in under one hour (including cleaning and pack up time!)

I used the Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes (pre-cut and pre-scored cards - yes!)

A similar colour palette of blues and greens - Bermuda Bay, Dapper Denim (or Marina Mist), Pacific Point and Tranquil Tide. Even the Stampin Pads knew where I was going with this theme!

Bermuda Bay

Pacific Point

Tranquil Tide

Marina Mist

Using the Water image, I inked up my stamp and them simply stamped it three times in a row - without re-inking - starting from the bottom.

Ink.....stamp, stamp, stamp...done.

Single layer stamping

I've used the High Tide set here - for the beautiful sentiments, however you could use any sentiments of your choice. I've stamped them here in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

STEP IT UP!

For the more experienced crafter, you could step up this set by heat embossing the word sentiments in either clear over black, or metallic embossing powder.
Here, I've done exactly the same card set using copper embossing powder.


Some other examples using the High Tide Stamp Set.

High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set (143006)

 

 

Wishes for happiness and health for you all in 2018.

Jo