Jun 26, 2021 | News |
I could not remember ever loving a card technique as much as I have loved this one. When I saw my friend Patty Bennett do the Alcohol Ink on vellum I knew it would soon become an addiction. Boy was I right!!!! I immediately realized I had to spend the afternoon creating with Patty.
I made these backgrounds by scribbling several Stampin’ Blends markers on a piece of vellum paper, spritz alcohol with a sprayer I had lying around, and then tapping a paintbrush with alcohol on the surface. I’m not kidding! I scribbled and tapped, and this background appeared within a matter of minutes.
PROJECT MEASUREMENTS DIES USED:
As you can see, this blending technique makes beautiful results with minimal effort! Your cards and other paper projects will have a completely unique background, as it is impossible to achieve the same result twice.
After creating for the afternoon, we soon realized how fun it would be to take this technique up a notch!!! We had to see if embossed images would be just as amazing and boy did it not disappoint!!!
Using the Pearlescent Specialty Paper and the SeaShells 3D Embossing Folder, this created an incredible addition to my project.
Blends Used: Light Calypso Coral, Just Jade, Soft Succulent dark and light, Light and Dark Misty Moonlight.
Magnolia 3D Embossing Folder
Blends Used: Dark Balmy Blue for Background, Dark and Light Highland Heather, Light Rich Razzleberry, Dark Daffodil Delight,
Dark Petal Pink, Dark Flirty Flamingo
The Piece Patty Called van Gogh.
Embossing folder from Art in Bloom Bundle
Blends Used: Light and Dark Hightland Heather, Dark and Light Just Jade, Dark Bermuda Bay, Dark Daffodil Delight, Dark Flirty Flamingo
Be sure to visit my dear friend Patty Bennett’s Page HERE so you can see her amazing color combos and projects.
Thank you for joining me today, be sure to like and visit my Cards By TLC Facebook Page for my very first LIVE Wednesday, June 30th at 4pm PT. I will be showcasing some additional embossing folders. I told you I was addicted to this technique.
Jun 20, 2021 | News |
Welcome to the Luv 2 Stamp Group’s 2021 Blog Hop! We are excited to share projects with you this year, we hope to inspire you to create beautiful new projects. Each month we will have a different theme based on the next month’s celebrations using Stampin’ Up! products.
When you have completed each post, be sure to scroll down to the bottom and you will see the list of Blog Hop Participants. You may either click on their name to go to their post, or you may click the NEXT button. Happy Crafting and I hope you enjoy this month’s theme: RED, WHITE. BLUE.
This weekend I participated in my first craft fair of the season and it was held at one of the Veteran’s Hall in our area. I thought it would be fun to create a cute Patriotic Thank You Candy Box. The Stitched Stars Dies made a cute window for this adorable treat box.
PROJECT MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS:
- Real Red Base for Box cut at 6 1/2″ x 10 1/2″
- Score along the 10 1/2″ Side at 1/2″, 2″, 5 1/2″, 7″
- Score along the 6 1/2″ Side at 1 1/2″ and 5″
- With the 1/2″ side facing down (6 1/2″ Side) cut up to the 2″ score line on both sides
- Remove both corners from bottom up to about 1 1/2″ leaving about 1/2″
- Still with the box in Portrait Mode, cut at the 5 1/2″ Line and 7″ line to create flaps. Be sure to cut a little extra off each side (SEE PHOTO BELOW) so the flaps close more evenly.
- Flip over box with Large Square towards top
- Adhere (3) 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ Basic White Strips to top of Box
- Place 3rd Largest Star (3″) from Stitched Stars Dies in the middle
- PRO TIP: KEEP DIE-CUT STAR FOR TAG OR ANOTHER CARD
- Cut a 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ Window Sheet and adhere to the back
- Use Tear Tape or Stampin Seal Plus for the best results for adhesive. Adhere two side panels where your star is located and two inside Flap pieces.
- To Finish off your box I Embossed sentiment in white embossing powder on Night of Navy Cardstock.
Be sure to hop along with my other creative friends.
Kurstan del Rosario – CA
Teri West – AK
Laurie Bradshaw – CA
Tammy Civello – CA <<<<YOU ARE HERE
Sharon Lim – CA
Sandra Hernandez – GA
Jun 12, 2021 | News |
“I love you to the Moon and Back” is what you always said to me every single day of my life. When looking through the Annual catalog and saw the To The Moon stamp set, naturally I could not help but do this special tribute in honor of you on what would have been your 80th Birthday. Please enjoy this special tribute to my wonderful late father Frederick (Fred) Franklin Civello.
He always loved the simple things in life, so I decided to keep this project in the “Simple Stamping” Category.
- I started out by using our amazing Blending Brushes to create the Night Background. The color combo used was Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue, and Fresh Freesia.
- Stamping the Large Moon Image, Adding the stars in Daffodil Delight, and finishing it out with Basic Rhinestones.
- Card Base Daffodil Delight 4 1/4″ x 11″ Scored at 5 1/2″ or folded in half
- Layer 1 Daffodil Delight 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Basic White 3 3/4″ x 5″
My Father was ONE OF A KIND. He was kind, patient, and one of the most hardworking men I knew. He was always encouraging me to be my best and supporting me in the things that I was most passionate about.
When I was creating my new Craft Studio, I made sure to honor him. Anytime I can find something with his “I love you to the Moon and Back” I make sure I find a special place for it.
Having two older brothers and being the only girl, truly made the bond between him and me more special. I will forever be your “Bouncing Baby Girl”. Happy Birthday, Daddy. I love you to the Moon and Back.
I hope you enjoyed today’s special tribute and “Simple Stamping” project.
Until Next time, Happy Crafting!!
May 16, 2021 | News |
Welcome to the Luv 2 Stamp Group’s 2021 Blog Hop! We are excited to share projects with you this year, we hope to inspire you to create beautiful new projects. Each month we will have a different theme based on the next month’s celebrations using Stampin’ Up! products.
When you have completed each post, be sure to scroll down to the bottom and you will see the list of Blog Hop Participants. You may either click on their name to go to their post or click the NEXT button. Happy Crafting and I hope you enjoy this month’s theme: SOMETHING NEW!!!
With the launch of the Brand New Stampin’ UP! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog on May 4th, there were so many amazing sets to choose from. I had to pick one of my absolute favorite bundles, Color and Countour. This fun bundle can be found on page 98 in the new catalog. What I absolutely love about this bundle are not only the fun artistic images but the incredible dies. The scalloped edge die makes the perfect yet simple and elegant edging for your project.
PROJECT MEASUREMENTS:
- Base in Evening Evergreen: 5 1/2″ x 6″ scored at 4 1/4″
- Place Scalloped Edgelette at the edge of the card base as shown in picture 1 in the above photo
- Inside Folded Panel Soft Suffculent: 5 1/4″ x 8″ Scored at 4″
- Basic White Inside Sentiment Piece 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″
- 2021-2023 In Color DSP Pieces: Inside strip piece 3/4″ x 5 1/8″, Front Panel Piece 2″ x 5″
- Middle Panel Pieces Soft Succulent : 3″ x 3 1/2″ Basic White 2 3/4″ x 3 1/4″
- Front Card Base Pieces that attach to Scalloped Edge Evening Evergreen Piece 3 1/4″ x 3 3/4″, Soft Succulent 3″ x 3 1/2″, Basic White 2 3/4″ x 3 1/4″
Please enjoy all the amazing talent from the Luv 2 Stamp Group Demonstrators. Simply Hop along by click on the next demonstrator’s name, or the NEXT Button Below.
Teri West-AK
Laurie Bradshaw-CA
Tammy Civello-CA <<<<<<YOU ARE HERE
Christy Frank-CA
Sharon Lim-CA
Sandra Hernandez-GA
Lisa Rhine-CA
Dawn Sandner- CA
I hope you enjoyed today’s project and hopping along with my creative friends today. All the items that are used in today’s projects are listed below, Until next time, Happy Crafting!!!
May 8, 2021 | News |
Hey Stampin’ Friends:
Last weekend we had our Annual Catalog Kickoff event for our Team. I presented 2 projects using the adorable Party Puffins Stamp Set. If you missed yesterday’s blog you can CLICK HERE to see the first project.
In today’s project, I wanted to showcase another stamp that I am absolutely in love with. The Spiral Dye Background Set. I am absolutely obsessed with the brand new 2021-2023 In-Colors. Soft Succulent and Fresh Freesia are my two faves out of the new 5 colors.
To Create this fun Tie Die Background, I used the Stamparatus, our stamp positioning tool. I also showed below where the best spot to line up your Basic White Cardstock to start stamping your first layer. You will then rotate your cardstock 180 degrees to stamp your 2nd Image. You will also notice in the first image below you will see where the arrow is on my grid paper to show where you will place it if you want to add a 3rd color.
PROJECT MEASUREMENTS PROJECT 2:
- Pool Party Card Base 4 1/4″ x 11″ Scored at 5 1/2″ or folded in half
- Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Sentiment Pieces: Pool Party : 3 1/2″ x 1″. Basic White 3 1/4″ x 3/4″
- Largest Scalloped Circle in Pool Party, Largest Regular Circle in Basic White from Layering Circles Dies
I absolutely had such a fun time coming up with different color combos I wanted to share below just a few. I made the mistake and googled tie-dye color combos and my head went spinning. These make amazing fun masculine birthday cards, kids birthday cards, teens, you name it. Here are just a few fun color combos I came up with.
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I sure hope you loved today’s project. If you do not have a Stampin’ Demonstrator in the United States, I would love the opportunity to earn your business. All products in today’s project are listed below.
If you have any questions on today’s project, please feel free to email me or leave a comment below.
Until Next Time, Happy Stamping
May 7, 2021 | News |
Welcome to the Luv 2 Stamp Group’s 2021-2022 Annual Catalog Inspiration Hop. We are so happy you are hopping along with us. The demonstrators participating in this Blog Hop were presenters at our new Stampin’ Up! catalog kickoff event for our team.
We wanted to make sure to share these beautiful projects with you all as well. We hope you gain new tips, techniques, and of course tons of inspiration. Once you are done with each post, don’t forget to keep hopping along by clicking on the next name in the list.
The project I presented showcased the adorable Party Puffins Stamp Set. I created what I call the Peek-A-Boo Slide Card. I love this because the polka dot sleeve slides off for a hidden sentiment.
PROJECT MEASUREMENTS PROJECT 1:
- Thick Basic White 4″ x 11″ (Note: This is a 1/4″ smaller than normal so it can slide in the sleeve) Scored at 5 1/2″ or Folded in Half
- DSP 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/8″ and 8 1/4″ (This DSP is from the amazing packet found in the Hostess Section in your Catalog on pg 171)
- Inside DSP Same Pattern 2 pieces cut at 4″x 5 1/4″
I used the 2nd Largest from the new Scalloped Contour to finish it off for the inside of the card. Just simple enough to write that special message
Please enjoy all the amazing talent from the Luv 2 Stamp Group Demonstrators. Simply Hop along by click on the next demonstrator’s name.
Blog Hop Links:
Christy Frank – CA
Danielle Diaz – NM
Jason Loucks – MA
Jo Anne Hewins -NC
Kurstan del Rosario – CA
Lisa Rhine – CA
Melanie Hockin – OH
Patty Bennett – CA
Tammy Civello <<<<<<YOU ARE HERE
Teri West – AK
Thank you so much for hopping along with us today. I hope you were inspired by today’s projects. Be sure to come back tomorrow to see the super adorable Party Puffins paired with the brand new Spiral Tie-Dye background stamp.
Please see below all the items used in today’s Project.
