Today I went live to feature the Boughs of Holly suite of products and to share some other cool news about what is happening with Stampin'Up right now!
I've included the link to the video below... and I hope you enjoy it!
Linda D
Thursday, 30 June 2022
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Better late than never... the June Tutorial Bundle is up featuring Hues of Happiness!
Each month I am privileged to be part of a fantastic group of demonstrators who put together a tutorial bundle. We each submit one project to be part of the bundle, and I have to be honest and say that this collection is so worthwhile! The result each month is a fabulous offering of projects with measurements and full step-by-step instructions. This tutorial bundle is available to purchase or I offer them free with an order that month. At the end of the month I go through and send one to each customer who has placed an order of over $60 with me.
This month (June) our bundle features the beautiful Hues of Happiness suite of products. I know you will love all the bright happy colours and enjoy creating with these products. Or use whatever products you have on hand!
If you have placed an order with me this month (June) over $60 you will automatically receive the bundle at the end of this month. Or you can purchase it (using the big great button below) for $25.
PURCHASE NOWHere is the sneak peek at my own project for this month's bundle:
Linda D
Monday, 20 June 2022
Video Tutorial: Tips and Tricks for making an easy Diorama Card
It's no secret... I do love a good diorama card! I've been making these beauties for a lot of years, and every time I do I fall more in love with them. Today I have tweaked a previous design, and made it a little slimmer on the sides. But the 3d effect is still there... as you can see in the pictures I have included in this post.
It looks like these cards are a lot of work... or possibly difficult... but I promise you they are actually very easy. Just 3 pieces to make the main "bones" of the card, and then you decorate it however you like. In this case today I have used the gorgeous "Happy Forest Friends" suite of products, but you could use any sets you already have. Ideally though, you are looking for products that allow you to create a scene... just like the one I have created here.
For all the measurements plus some tips and ideas I have made a video to show you how to create your own diorama card. Click on the video link below, and enjoy!
Linda D
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Friday, 17 June 2022
Video Tutorial: White Ink and Multicoloured stamping tips
Hello friends!
And here we are at another weekend. As always we have fun on my Friday night Live video tutorials that run each and every Friday night.... and tonight's video was no exception.
We covered a few things tonight.... we played with yet another White Ink technique, and I got to use a brand new Embossing folder called "Cascading Ruffles". Doesnt that sound delicious?? You can see the result in the above photograph.
We also played with a set that is soon to be discontinued.... Flowing Flowers. Here in Australia it is also discounted by 10%. I showed how to colour it with the "Direct to Rubber" marker technique, and also with blending brushes. Both turned out really cool I think.
I've popped the link to the video below.... I'd love you to let me know what you think!
Sunday, 12 June 2022
Video Tutorial - Abstract Beauty and a trick with White Ink and Bubble Wrap!
In tonight's live video we had some fun with the soon-to-be-discontinued Abstract Beauty suite. This card was the result.... I adore this DSP! And the gold foil accents are divine!
To see how I made it click the video link below. AND there is also a cool trick that I show with white ink and bubble wrap to create a fun background.
Enjoy the video!
Friday, 10 June 2022
June Online Technique class - let's have fun with White Craft Ink! Registrations open NOW
Hello and welcome to my Online Class this month! This month I am trying something completely different. Usually I feature a particular suite of products, but this time I am running an Online Technique class. I've been asked to do this in the past but I wasnt sure how to go about it. Of course I've been running In-Person technique classes for years, but never have I offered one online. But I LOVE techniques, and I love teaching them, so I am keen to try it out online and see how we go! We can always tweak it for next time!
Because this class focuses on techniques, you will find that you need to have several items in your collection in order to duplicate these projects. You may already have these, but if you don't, you are welcome to purchase them. All items I have used are available from Stampin'Up. If you are in Australia, and you don't already have a demonstrator, you are very welcome to purchase these items through my Online Store in readiness for the class. I have included images of the products below - simply click on what you need in order to purchase it.
This month I am excited to share with you one of my favourite mediums: White Ink. You can see the projects that we will create together in the photograph above. I will pre-record all of the content and show step-by-step how to do the techniques, and how to put the projects together. Then you will be able to purchase just the Video content, or if you are in Australia, you will be able to purchase the supply packs to make up the projects as well.
Here are the options available:
Option 1: Tutorial Only
No matter where in the world you might be, you can purchase just the tutorial component showing the techniques for $20 aud. I have included a PayPal button for this here:
Please note that your tutorial link will be emailed to your inbox within 48 hours of placing your order
Option 2: Tutorial plus Supply Pack
If you are in Australia you can receive both the tutorial plus the supply pack to make up the projects by placing an order of $50 or more. When ordering be sure to use the host code N4Q7FUTG so that I know you wish to do the class.
Option 3: INKsomniacs team members only
If you are a member of my INKsomniacs team of demonstrators you are welcome to purchase the Tutorial Only option for $20aud, but you will still receive the supply pack as well.
Please note: This class is available until Sunday evening the 19th June. I will be posting the supply packs by Tuesday 21st June at the latest.
Recommended items
For this class I am working with 2 stamp sets - the Cottage Rose stamp set, and Nature's Prints. Both of these sets are in our current Annual Catalogue. If you dont have the Cottage Rose set you are welcome to use any line-drawn flower image, with an open petal that lends itself to colouring. I have also used sentiments from both of these sets, but you can substitute with whatever sentiments you have in your collection.
You will need to own a White Pigment ink and refill. I am using the White Craft ink from Stampin'Up!
Early Espresso Ink (dark brown)
Starry Sky Ink (Dark blue or Navy will also suffice)
Blender Pens
Embossing Tools - White or Metallic Embossing powder, Heat Tool
Water Painter (or small paintbrush)
Sponge Dauber
Blending Brushes
Mask or Stencil with an "all over" design. I have used the Butterflies and Flowers masks from the current Mini catalogue, but any mask or stencil that allow you to cover a card will do.
In addition you will need scissors and adhesive. I have used Tombow multipurpose, dimensionals and Seal adhesive. Please dont be put off by the long list of items in the images below. Some of these are suggestions, but you can make do without them. For example I have used the Stylish Shapes dies to cut the circles and squares on the cards. You can use other punches or dies as required.
To summarise, here's what you get in this class:
- Video Tutorial with step-by-step instructions
- PDF with measurements for all the projects
- Reference sheet with links to videos showing other white ink techniques not actually shown in the class.
For those that also receive the supply packs, all materials are included to make up the cards as shown above (Except ink, tools and adhesive)
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Sunday, 5 June 2022
Video tutorial: Playing with Retiring products and some Sweet Little boxes
On tonight's Sunday Night Live video I showcased some of our fabulous retiring products! Our Mini catalogue is finishing up this month, and not only is the list of retiring products now available, but many of them are marked down to make some fantastic bargains!
For example these Sweet Little boxes (as shown in the picture above) are 50% off here in Australia! And there are so many other bargains that you really do need to hop over to the Online store and check them out for yourself!
You might also like to check out the video tutorial I did tonight to show some of these awesome items that are saying goodbye. Click the link below to see it. Enjoy!
Friday, 3 June 2022
Video Tutorial: Let's play with the Lighthouse Point bundle
Hello friends!
In my Friday night live video tonight we played with a brand new set. It's called "Lighthouse Point" and I saw a training demonstration with this set recently. Which meant then I wanted it for myself.... and tonight was my very first play. The card we made is the one you see above..... and I was really happy with it for my first attempt! What do you think?
(Note: the birds are from the "On the Horizon" stamp set - which is about to retire! So if you love it but dont have it, head over to the Online Store and grab it now!)
If you would like to see me make this card you can watch the replay of the video by clicking the video link below. There's a bit of chit chat at the start so to see just this card you can go to the 24:00 minute mark and see me make it.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, 1 June 2022
Our Last Chance List is up TODAY! Grab them before they are gone.
Today is the day you can grab some great bargains on our products that are retiring out of the current Mini Catalogue.
It's always sad to say goodbye, but the sting is lessened by the bargains available AND by the fact that we have so many lovely shiny new things coming in!
To view the items on sale and saying goodbye... click HERE.
Enjoy!
Linda D