Friday, February 24, 2012

Saturday Sketch Challenge #244

Hello Stamping Friends! Welcome to another Saturday Sketch Challenge from the Stamping 411 Operators! We've got another fun and challenging sketch for you and some fabulous inspiration pieces created by the Operators!




So, first some potential measurements:
  1. Layer One -- Card Base created with cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded.
  2. Layer Two -- Cardstock or DSP cut at 4 x 5.25". Stamp the sentiment on this layer and add ribbon and possibly a bow, as well as Brad embellishments.
  3. Layer Three -- Large Die Cut or Shape of your choice
Now how is that for a fun and quick sketch? We can't wait to see what YOU do with this week's sketch but first, let's enjoy some inspiration from the Stamping 411 Operators!
Here's what we've been up to this week! 





















Are you ready to play along? We sure hope so! Never played with us before?? Well, it's easy! Sky's the limit!
  1. Make a card using your Stampin' Up Supplies!
  2. Post it online somewhere to your blog or other online forum
  3. Post a link to the free linky tool below (please point the link to your post and NOT just your blog).
  4. Have some fun and leave comments for each other (and for the operators if you like their work). ~ Everyone loves comments!
  5. Please note, we reserve the right to remove links with non-Stampin' Up! product, "sales pitches", links to online stores, or requests to join your team. We're here to have fun, learn from one another and share.

We hope you join us this week and play along with this sketch! But don't delay our links will close at 8AM on Thursday morning Eastern Standard Time

Have fun and Happy Stamping! Blessings, Gretchen

Stampers Showcase #243

    
All the Stamping 411 Operators can say this week is "WOW"! Unbelievable creativity and entires this past week,, stampers! Thanks for playing along with our Sketch Challenge. Here are the Operator Picks for Sketch Challenge #243.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Mixed Bunch Set Sampler!

Good morning! Here is a fun set-sampler using the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set and coordinating Blossom Punch! Supplies and measurements are listed below each picture! Enjoy!!

Wisteria Wonder Cardstock: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Whisper White Cardstock: 4" x 10 1/2", scored at 5 1/4"
Sweet Shop Designer Paper: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Whisper White Satin Ribbon, In Color Printed Designer Brads
; Wisteria Wonder Ink Pad

So Saffron Cardstock: 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
Peach Parfait Cardstock: 5 1/4" x 4"
Just Add Cake Designer Paper: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
Whisper White cardstock: 5" x 3 3/4"
Peach Parfait Ribbon, 1" Circle Punch, Brights Buttons
; So Saffron & Peach Parfait Ink Pads

Daffodil Delight Cardstock: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"; 3 1/4" x 2 7/8"
Basic Black Cardstock: 5 1/4" x 4"; 3 1/8" x 2 3/4"
Whisper White: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"; 3" x 2 5/8"
Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon; Brights Buttons, Black Stazon Pad


Island Indigo cardstock: 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"; 2 3/4" x 3"
Baja Breeze cardstock: 4" x 5 1/4"; 2 1/2" x 2 3/4"
Twitterpated Designer Paper: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8", cut in half diagonally
Scraps of Blushing Bride and Whisper White for punches
Blushing Bride Ink pad; In Color Printed Designer Brads; Island Indigo Ruffle Ribbon


Have a GREAT day!!

Friday, February 17, 2012

Saturday Sketch Challenge 243

Good Evening Friends!
TGIF!  I hope you had a wonderful week!  We certainly had some amazing submissions for this past week and for those who played along, we thank you.  {smiles}
This week our operator samples are as diverse as the team which brings them to you!  I'm so excited about all the different feeling samples from one pretty cool sketch!  
So, first some potential measurements:
Base: 4 1/4" x 11", scored and folded in half at 5 1/2", with some sort of decorative edge at the bottom?
Layer 2: 1 3/4" circle punch, or some type of hole, 

Oh heck, this week it's hard to do a measurement, cause all the samples look so different!  If you want specific measurements for a project, I recommend you check out each individual operator's blog.  

So here's what the team is offering up this week!




  




 

Are you ready to play along? We sure hope so! Never played with us before?? Well, it's easy! Sky's the limit!
  1. Make a card using your Stampin' Up Supplies!
  2. Post it online somewhere to your blog or other online forum
  3. Post a link to the free linky tool below (please point the link to your post and NOT just your blog).
  4. Have some fun and leave comments for each other (and for the operators if you like their work). ~ Everyone loves comments!
  5. Please note, we reserve the right to remove links with non-Stampin' Up! product, "sales pitches", links to online stores, or requests to join your team. We're here to have fun, learn from one another and share.
We hope you join us this week and play along with this sketch! But don't delay our links will close at 8AM on Thursday morning Eastern Standard Time.

Rubbah hugs,
Selene Kempton

Stampers Showcase #242

Way to go, Stampers! You've done some great work this week. Here are your Operator Picks for Sketch Challenge #242. Thanks so much to all who participated and we hope to see you back soon.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

How to~Create a Faux Framelit Layer

Hi Everyone,
I’d like to share a little card with you that I made featuring a Faux Framelit Layer. So many of you have asked how I managed to get the narrow border on a few of my cards using the Labels Collection Framelit….well here’s how.
Here is my card….and how to create the layer.....
Faux Framelit 021
Notice the slim layer of framelit behind the image piece? Here’s how…
Faux Framelit 001 I cut two pieces of Black Cardstock to make the matted piece. Did you know you can cut two at a time with these framelits? You can, how cool is that?
Faux Framelit 004 You’ll need 1 image piece and two of the same size for the mat. Cut one mat in half horizontally and the other vertically.
 Faux Framelit 009 Apply Mono Adhesive to the back of the image piece.
Faux Framelit 010 Take one of the half's (in this case the longer one) and lay the image piece on top leaving the amount of mat visible that you want.
Faux Framelit 011 Do the same with the opposite side.
Faux Framelit 012 It should look like this…
Faux Framelit 013 Turn over and apply more Mono Adhesive to the back.
Faux Framelit 014 Attach the other two pieces onto the back.
 Faux Framelit 017 Here is the finished piece. I just have to add dimensionals to the back to pop up my image.
Faux Framelit 019 ….like this
…..and here you go….
Faux Framelit 021
Thanks for Stopping by and hope to see you back soon.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Saturday Sketch Challenge 242

Good Evening Friends!

Last Friday I got an email from someone who plays along.  Her post was deleted and she couldn't figure out why.  Many times when we delete a link, we follow it up with an email (very uncomfortable for us because we're not the blog police).  {smiles}  Many times, we simply remove the link. 

We do list the rules of play at the bottom and keep it a sales free zone so no matter who you are (a demo or someone who already has a demo), you or your customers are not going to be marketed to here by us or anyone else.  

Okay now!  It's sketch challenge time!  I love a good sketch challenge, because it provides a great jumping off point for a card or scrapbook page.  It takes one of the decisions out of the design process by giving you a "map" of sorts.  As always, you can feel free to change up the sketch to do what inspires you!

First, some potential measurements:
Base Layer:
  11 x 4 1/4" scored and folded in half at 5 1/2"
Layer 2: 3 stamped, punched popped up images on the right
Layer 3: some sort of element in the top left. 

You can keep it clean and simple, or to bump up and make something stunning! 

Here are your operator samples for sketch 242.




 






  



Are you ready to play along? We sure hope so! Never played with us before?? Well, it's easy! Sky's the limit!
  1. Make a card using your Stampin' Up Supplies!
  2. Post it online somewhere to your blog or other online forum
  3. Post a link to the free linky tool below (please point the link to your post and NOT just your blog).
  4. Have some fun and leave comments for each other (and for the operators if you like their work). ~ Everyone loves comments!
  5. Please note, we reserve the right to remove links with non-Stampin' Up! product, "sales pitches", links to online stores, or requests to join your team. We're here to have fun, learn from one another and share.
We hope you join us this week and play along with this sketch! But don't delay our links will close at 8AM on Thursday morning Eastern Standard Time.

Rubbah hugs,
Selene Kempton

Stampers Showcase #241

    

 It's been another great week of stamping on Staming 411! The Operators have enjoyed the inspiration that you all give to us. Keep up the great work. Now it's time to reveal your Operator Picks for Sketch Challenge #241!