Tip of the Week- Coloring Images with a Blender Pen

Did you know that even if you don't have markers in all of your favorite colors, but you have ink pads, you can use them to color your stamped images?  This week's Tip of the week involves and ink pad, blender pen and a clear block.  I have created a video for you so that you can see exactly how to do this technique. Click on the image above to watch the video now.

This tip was inspired by a Color Challenge over on my Facebook group called Create With Debbie.  If you would like to take part in that challenge, please Click Here Now to visit my group.  Every 2 weeks I issue another challenge and it really gets me out of my comfort zone of using the same colors all of the time.  I hope that you will join us. 

This color challenge included using the colors Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist and Mango Melody.  It was quite the challenge.  And it pushed me way out of my comfort zone.  I am happy with the way my card turned out and next week, we will have new colors for a new challenge.  Stay tuned.

Here is the card I created:

Here's is how I created the card:

1. Cut Bermuda Bay to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and score at 4 1/4".
2. Cut a piece of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4".  Stamp this image with the bokeh stamps from the Beauty Abounds stamp set using Lemon Lime Twist ink.
3. Stamp the "hello" Greeting from the Beauty Abounds stamp set in the lower right corner using black ink
4. Attach the lemon lime twist stamped piece to the front of the card.
5. cut a piece of 2017-2019 in color 6" x 6" designer series paper to 2" x 5" and attach to the card as shown.
6. Cut a piece of Bermuda Bay to 2 1/2" x 4"
7. Cut a piece of whisper white cardstock to 2 1/4" x 3 3/4".
8. Stamp the images as show in the picture above using black Staz On ink
9. Stamp over the images with the bokeh stamp using lemon lime twist (the bokeh image is the one with circle)
10. Using the ink colors Mango Melody, Bermuda Bay and Lemon Lime Twist, color the images using a blender pen
11. Attach the Whisper White piece to the center of the Bermuda Bay piece and attach to the card as shown using dimensionals.
12. Add rhinestones wherever you think your card needs a little sparkle.

Stampin' Up! products used to create this card:

• Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set (item #148726)
• 2017-2019 in color 6" x 6" designer series paper
• Bermuda Bay Cardstock (item #131197)
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad (item #147096)
• Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock (item #144245)
• Lemon Lime Twist  Classic Stampin' Pad (item #147145)
• Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad (item #147093)
• Blender Pens (item #102845)
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item #144220)

If you are seeing this post today (Friday) I wanted to remind you that today is the final day to sign up for my Fable Friends Class to Go.  You will receive everything you need to create 6 projects, plus the Fable Friends stamp Set, 5 Stampin' Blends markers, a step-by-step video tutorial and a Sale-a- Bration item of your choice.  RSVP and payment is due by today, March 29th. I would be happy to send you an invoice if you would like to sign up.  Please message me at stampitwithdebbie@gmail.com

I hope that you have a great weekend, and wherever you are, your weather is pleasant.  Spring has definitely arrived here in Michigan, and I couldn't be happier.

Happy Stamping, Friends

Debbie

Retiring In Colors from Stampin' Up!

It's Wednesday and that means it's time for Facebook Live. Today I am featuring the 2017-2019 In Colors from Stampin' Up! that will soon be retiring.   Those colors are Lemon Lime Twist, Fresh Fig, Tranquil Tide, Berry Burst and Powder Pink.  These colors will be replaced by new In Colors in the 2019 Annual Catalog, however, some items may sell out before the catalog is actually retired. 

If you have ink pads in any of these colors and you do not yet have the reinkers, please order them NOW!!!!  These items could sell out at any time, and they will be gone forever. 

For today's projects, I used two different stamp sets because I was focusing more on the colors that are retiring than the stamp sets.  To watch a replay of the video now, click on the top image above to see step by step directions for all 3 projects.  Don't forget to leave a comment to let me know how you like the projects.  

Place an order through my online store of $30.00 or more and I will mail you the make & take kit for these three projects.  Visit my store now here:   Stamp It With Debbie Online Store  Please use HOST code YF4SR37T at checkout. 

There are only 4 days left of Sale-a-Bration. If you would like to earn a FREE product with every $50.00 purchase, get your order in before March 31st, 2019.  Don't miss out!!!

Come back tomorrow to see more new projects that I have been working on. 

Happy Stamping,
Debbie

Fable Friends Class To Go

This week has been full of fun creating with the Fable Friends stamp set from the Occasions Catalog.  This stamp set will be a great one for creating birthday, baby, Easter or Spring cards.    I have had lots of requests for a Class to Go or Class in the Mail, so here it is!!!  You will get everything you need to create these fun projects, excluding adhesive.  Here is a video showing all 6 projects, and all the details follow: (click the arrow in the image below to watch the video now)

 

Fable Friends Class To Go $52.00

In this class you will receive everything you need to create all 6 projects. (excluding adhesive)  I will have everything cut to the correct sizes, including punches, flowers and any other pieces you may need.  Once the class ordering date has ended, and the kits are in the mail, I will email you a video tutorial with step by step instructions for each project.  All kits will be mailed by Tuesday, April 9th and will be mailed priority mail. 

Here's what you will get in your package:

• Fable Friends Cling Stamp Set ($22.00 Value)
• 5 Stampin' Blends Markers (if you already have these colors you can choose others, or another product of the same cost of $22.50)  You will receive light Crumb Cake, Light Daffodil Delight, Light Granny Apple Green, Light Balmy Blue and Dark Pumpkin Pie ($22.50 value)
• A FREE package of Rhinestones ($5.00 Value)
• A FREE Sale-a-Bration item of your choice (must be able to fit into the priority envelope. sorry no 12x12 paper)

Cost for this class is just $52.00 plus $8.00 for priority shipping.  If you are local to me, you can save on shipping if you would like to pick up your kit once they are assembled. 


All class kits and included product will be ordered and prepared after the March 29th deadline.  It will take approximately one week for me to receive the product and get it into the mail for you.  Class kits can only be mailed within the United States. 

If you are interested in purchasing this class.  Please email me HERE to register. 

 

Registration for this To Go Class will close on March 29th

 

 

Expected Shipping Date is April 9th

More Reaspns to Love Fable Friends

On yesterday's Facebook Live, I featured the new stamp set called Fable Friends from Stampin' Up!.   I created 3 fun projects that you can follow along, step by step.  Did you see it?  If you missed it, you can see it now by clicking on the link in the picture below. 

Just in case you needed another reason to love this adorable stamp set, I wanted to show you another project.  This one says Happy Easter, but you could easily change it to use the greeting Happy Spring or Glad We're Friends. 

Stampin' Up! Products Used to Create this Project:

• Fable Friends stamp set (item #148670)
• Whisper White Cardstock (item #100730)
• Gingham Gala 6" x 6" designer Series Paper (item #148554)
• Balmy Blue cardstock (item #146982)
• Textured Weave Ribbon - Granny Apple Green (item #146920)
• Stampin' Blends Markers in light crumb cake (item #144582), Balmy Blue, Flirty Flamingo light (item #147031)
• Layering Ovals Framelits (item #141706)
• Stitched Shapes Framlits (item #145372)
• Polka Dot Basics embossing folder (item #143709)
• Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins (item #148561)

How I created the card:

• Cut Whisper White Cardstock cardbase to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".  Score at 4 1/4" and fold in half.
• Cut a piece of Whisper White Cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4" and run through the Big Shot using the Polka Dot Embossing Folder.  Adhere this piece to the front of the card base.
• Cut a piece of Gingham Gala Designer series paper (balmy blue) to 3" x 5 1/4". Adhere to the center of the embossed cardstock. 
• Cut an oval from the Stitched Framelits and whisper white cardstock. Stamp the bunny image in the center and color with the Stampin' Blends Markers. 
  Cut a scalloped oval, one size bigger than the stitched piece in white, using Balmy Blue cardstock.  Attach the white oval to the top of the balmy blue piece and attach to the front of the card using dimensionals.
• Cut a piece of whisper white cardstock to 3/4" x 2 3/4".  Stamp a greeting in the center of this piece. Cut banners on each end.
• Cut a piece of ribbon long enough so that it can be doubled and will show behind the greeting.  Attach this to the front of the card, under the bunny, as show in the image above.  I used tear & tape and glue dots to adhere. 
• Attach the Greeting banner on top of the ribbon using dimensionals.  Adhere the sequins as shown.

Don't forget that this week only, until Tuesday, March 26th, when you make a purchase through my online store of $30.00 or more, I will mail you a make & take kit for these projects for FREE.  Also, time is running out for Sale-a- Bration.  Choose a FREE item from the Sale-a-Bration Catalog with your purchase of $50.00 or more. 

Visit my online store at stampinup.com/ecweb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2126408 for all of your stamping needs.  Please use HOST code YJ4SR37T at checkout to qualify for free make & take projects. 

Happy Stamping,

Debbie

Spring Projects using Fable Friends from Stampin' Up!

Happy Spring!!!!  I can't believe that spring is finally here.  I have been waiting for the spring flowers for, well, it seems like a very long time.  While living in Florida, there were no spring daffodils or tulips or hyacinths.  I missed them very much.  In the Fall of 2017, when I thought we would be home from Florida in January of 2018, I planted about 200 flower bulbs so I could see them all bloom that spring.  Well, we didn't make it home until October 2018.  So this will be the year that I'm hoping to see my yard filled with beautiful blooming flowers.  Do you have spring bulbs where you live?  what is your favorite?  Mine is definitely Daffodil.  It looks like a delicate tea cup. 

Today on Facebook Live, I wanted to create a few projects that were inspired by spring.  It has been a long winter, and I'm ready for spring weather.  I used the Fable Friends stamp set from Stampin' Up!, along with the Gingham Gala Paper.  Have I told you how much I love this paper?  Soooo beautiful. 

If you missed the live demonstration today, no worries.  Click on the image below to watch a replay now. 

I hope that you will enjoy these projects and that you are able to recreate some of them. 

Stampin' Up! Supplies used to create these projects:

• Fable Friends Stamp Set (item #148670)
• Bitty Blooms Punch set (item #148532
• Gingham Gala 6"x 6" designer series paper (item #148554)
• Layering Ovals Framelits (item #141706)
• Daisy Punch (item #143713)
• Starburst Punch (item #143717)
• 2" circle Punch (item #133782)
• stampin blends markers in light crumb cake, balmy blue light and dark, granny apple green light, flirty flamingo light, daffodil delight light and dark
• Gold library clips (item #144130)
• Pearls (item #141219)
• Whisper White cardstock (item #100730)
• Daffodil Delight Cardstock (item #119683)
• Lemon Lime Twist (item #146947)
• Balmy Blue Cardstock (item #146982)

If you need supplies for this, or any other project, please visit my online store HERE.  Please use HOST code YJ4SR37T at checkout for a free gift from me when your order reaches $30.00 or more.

Don't forget that Sale-a-Bration ends on March 31st. Choose a FREE item from the Sale-a-Bration catalog with each $50.00 purchase.

Happy Stamping,

Debbie

A Colorful Challenge

 

Do you like to be challenged when stamping?  Or does it stress you out?  I'm going to be honest, sometimes a challenge stresses me out, but I know that's only because it pushes me out of my comfort zone and makes me use products in a way that I haven't thought about before. 

I have started issuing a new challenge each week over in my Facebook group.  If you would like to follow along over there, click HERE to go there now and join.  I will also post the challenge here in case you are not on facebook, but you would like to challenge yourself, too.    Images must be posted on the facebook group in order to be entered into the drawing. 

 

 

 

Don't forget that every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m., I am live over on my Facebook Page.  You can join us anytime.  Don't have Facebook?  No worries. After the live demonstration is over, I will upload the YouTube video right here so that you can view it.  Join my Facebook Page HERE

If you need supplies for any of your crafting needs, I would love to be your demonstrator.  Please visit my online store today.  Please use HOST code YJ4SR37T at checkout.  Visit my store by clicking here now:  Stamp It WIth Debbie's Online Store

Happy Stamping,

Debbie

March 2019 Class To Go

Class To Go for March 2019

This month I have a really fun Class To Go for you.  We are going to create all of these fun treat holders for you to give out to friends, family and neighbors.  These treat holders can be used for Easter, but they don't have to be.  The colors are just so springy and beautiful.   I don't know about you, but here in Michigan, we are ready for spring. 

Here are the details about this class:

• Cost is $30.00 plus $8.00 for priority shipping. 
•  The deadline for signing up for this class is March 20th.
• Your kit will be mailed to you on April 1st using priority shipping.  You should receive your kit within 2-3 days after this date
• I will email you a video tutorial with step by step instructions for each project

• Email me at stampitwithdebbie@gmail.com to make your reservation today

What will you receive in your kit?

• A full pack of Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper 6x6 stack (40 sheets)
• A full roll of Tear & Tape
• A full spool of White Classic Weave Ribbon
• 20 daisy punches
• 2 sheets of Highland Heather cardstock cut to size for the largest box

Beautiful Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper

If you already have any of these items and would like to substitute an item, please let me know when you make your reservation and payment. 

If you would like to add any items to your order so that you qualify for sale-a-bration, I would be happy to add those items as long as they fit inside of the priority envelope.  (Sorry, no 12x12 paper) Product total must reach $50.00.  Total cost of the items in this kit are $25.00, so you would need to add $25.00 in order to qualify for Sale-a-bration. 

Be sure to sign up today because you're not going to want to miss out on this beautiful spring class. 

Happy Stamping,

Debbie

Facebook Live Featuring Beautiful You by Stampin' Up!



Since March is Women's History Month,  I wanted one of my Facebook Live demonstrations to honor women.  I think this stamp set does just that.  This set celebrates birthdays and beauty, sad times and happy ones, too.    Wouldn't you agree?

Every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m., over on my Facebook business page called Stamp It With Debbie, I do a live demonstration featuring a current product in the Stampin' Up! catalogs.  You get step by step instructions on how to create each card, and special tips and tricks along the way.  If you miss the live event, or you do not have Facebook, no worries.  Once the video is uploaded to YouTube, I bring it over here so anyone who missed it can watch the replay.  If you would like to join my Facebook group, please click here now and like or follow so you never miss a post.  Stamp It With Debbie Facebook page


If you missed the live demonstration today, click on the video below to watch now.

 *** Please note that there is a measurement error in the video.  In the highland heather card (purple), the black strip is 1 1/4" x 3 3/4" and the highland heather strip is 1" x 3 3/4". 

Stampin' Up! Supplies used to create these projects:

• Beautiful You (Item #143637)
• Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper (FREE with a $50.00 purchase)
• whisper White cardstock (item #100730)
• Highland Heather Cardstock (item #146986)
• Poppy Parade Cardstock (item #119793)
• Melon Mambo cardstock (item #115320)
• Basic Black Cardstock (item #100082)
• Poppy Parade classic stampin' pad (item #147050)
• Melon Mambo classic stampin' Pad (item #147051)
• Memento black ink pad (item #132708)
• Clear Rhinestones (item #144220)
• -Poppy Parade 1/2" textured weave ribbon (item #147813
• Whisper White 5/8" polka Dot tulle ribbon (item #146912)

If you need supplies for these, or any other paper crafting projects, please visit my online store HERE.  Please remember to use HOST code YJ4SR37T at checkout.  Get a FREE make & take packet from me with this week's project supplies with your order of $30.00 or more. 

Also, this is a reminder that there are only 25 days left of Sale-a-Bration.  Which means there are only 25 days left to choose a FREE product from the Sale-a-Bration catalog with your $50.00 order.  Don't miss out!!!

Amazing Life by Stampin' Up!

This week I had a few technical difficulties over on my Facebook page. I normally go live every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for a live demonstration using a current product from the Stampin' Up! catalogs.  However, this week, my phone service provider, Verizon, had an issue with a fiber optic wire that got cut.  Phone service was out for most of the day.  So I decided to postpone my live video. 

Today I finally had a chance to do my demonstration, and I think you're really going to like it.  Did you know that Stampin' Up! now has a set of rectangle stitched framelits?  And the framelits are bundled with the Amazing Life stamp set.  If you purchase them together as a bundle, you can save 10%. 

If you would like to watch the video, please click the image below and you will be directed to my youtube channel.  Please come back here and leave a comment below and tell me which project was your favorite for a chance to win a prize from me during next week's live demonstrator. 

Supplies used to create these projects:

• Amazing Life Bundle (includes stamp set and framelits) Item #150624
• PIneapple Punch cardstock (item #146971)
• Lovely Lipstick Cardstock (item #146970)
• Highland Heather Cardstock (item #146986)
• Happiness blooms dsp (item #148795)
• Whisper White cardstock (item #100730)
• Lovely Lipstick Ink (item #147140)
• Granny Apple Green ink (item #147095)
• Highland Heather Ink (item #147103)
• Pineapple Punch Grossgrain 1/3" ribbon (item #146954)
• clear rhinestones (item #144220)
• 3/8" classic weave ribbon white (item #144159)
• Sprig punch (item #1480212)

If you need supplies to create this, or any other project, please visit my online store HERE.  Please use HOST code YJ4SR37T at checkout.  If you make a purchase of $30.00 or more, I will mail you the make & take project kit for this week's cards.  Also, if you make a purchase of $50.00 or more, you can choose one FREE item from the Sale-a-bration catalog. 

Don't forget to leave a comment below telling me which project is your favorite for a chance to win a prize from me during next week's Facebook Live. 

Happy Stamping,

Debbie