Creating Stencils

Did you know you can create your own stencils using Stampin' Up punches?!  It is very simple to do and the result is gorgeous!!  The following is a card we did at my monthly "technique" class using Stampin' Up's Ornament Punch from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I just loved how it turned out and know I will be using this technique in the future.

Stamp Sets:  SU! Holiday Best (Level 1 Hostess Set - 115364)

Paper:  SU! Always Artichoke Cardstock (105119), SU! Whisper White Cardstock (100730), SU! Brushed Silver Cardstock (100712), SU! Ruby Red Cardstock (102030)

Inks:  SU! Sahara Sand Classic Ink (105208), SU! Always Artichoke Classic Ink (105219), SU! Ruby Red Stampin' Write Marker (102259)

Accessories:  SU! Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319)

Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), SU! Textured Impressions Folder Petal-A-Plenty (116824)

 

Create a Stencil Technique Instructions:  

1.  Punch window sheet to create stencil shape.  Cardstock will work just as well if you don't have a window sheet.

2.  Label "front side" so inked side is not placed on cardstock.

3.  Hold stencil in place and sponge ink through stencil.

Below is an awesome video created by another Stampin' Up demonstrator using this technique.  Enjoy!

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Great Week!

I just enjoyed a great week with my little sister and nephew. They came down from Chicago to visit. The kids enjoyed spending time with their auntie and cousin. Of course, I didn't do any crafty while she was here visiting. But I did do a few cards before she had arrived and just never got around to posting. Enjoy!

Here are two Christmas cards I did for the Christmas in July challenge over at SCS.

Stamp Set: SU! Fun & Fast Notes, SU! Short & Sweet

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Garden Green & Whisper White), SU! Patterns Pack II (Hostess Gift)

Inks: SU! Classic Ink (Basic Brown), SU! Pastels, SU! Markers

Accessories: Heidi Swapp bling, Stickles (Xmas Red), Misc. Ribbon

Stamp Set: SU! Fun & Fast Notes, SU! Short & Sweet

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Garden Green & Whisper White), SU! Patterns Pack II (Hostess Gift)

Inks: SU! Classic Ink (Basic Brown), SU! Pastels, SU! Markers

Accessories: Heidi Swapp bling, Stickles (Xmas Red), Misc. Ribbon

Stamp Sets: Unity Something Within

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Apricot Appeal, Basic Black, Whisper White), SU! Patterns Pack (Hostess Set)

Inks: SU! Classic Ink (Basic Gray, Apricot Appeal)

Accesories: Misc. Ribbon

THanks for stopping by! Have a great week!

God Bless!

A "scrappy" weekend!!

I got tons of scrappin' done this weekend!! The cyber crop over at Scrap4Life really gave me the push I needed!! Woohoo!!

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Cosmo Cricket Patterned Paper (Hello Sunshine Collection), American Craft Thickers, Black Zig Writer, Colorbox Ink (black)

Products Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Fancy Pants PP (Dude Collection), Bazzill "Just the Edge" Cardstock, Doodlebug Paper Frills, Making Memories Tiny Alpha Stickers, American Craft "Puffy" Thickers, Prima Journaling Paper, White Unibal Pen, Colorbox Ink (black), buttons, floss

For the next layouts and cards, I used the gorgeous December Kit from Memory Works! I just LOVE this paper line from My Mind's Eye!!! If you are interested in receiving this kit, feel free to email me!! There are still some of these kits in stock!! You will not be disappointed!!

Have a wonderful and blessed week!