327: Whats on the Web

I was visiting Julie Davidson's Blog and came across this fabulous idea!! Its an apple made from rosettes!! How friggin cool is this!! I wonder also if the Bigz die featured in the Stampin up video will be on its way to Oz real soon too :) I have added the video for you to take a peek at as well.

329: Tuesday Tip

Wood mounted or acrylic there are some simple things to remember when looking after your stamps.

Always make sure to clean your rubber stamps before storing away   

Use a rubber stamp cleaner to clean your stamps. I always use  Stampin’ Up!’s Stampin’ Scrub and Mist. The stamp scrub is great it has a wet and dry side. You spray mist onto the wet for a clean and then rub on the dry for a final clean. Works an absolute treat.

Dont have a scrub and mist. A damp cloth will work as well. Many of my friends also use baby wipes.

Store your stamps in the stampin up boxes that they have come in or store them flat in draws or plastic boxes. Standing on a shelf is great too! you will be able to see your favourite stamps easily.

Ensure your stamps are kept clear of hot and cold extremes. Room Temperature is best.

330: Product Review

I have to admit when I first saw the stocking punch I thought "how much use would I get out of a christmas stocking punch" well wasnt I just a little stamping naive LOL! I did a little searching and will never look at my punch the same way again. Everything from baby booties, hobby horses, baby tops and football socks. I have a special project to share with you later in the week using this punch set but in the meantime did a little search and came up with a collage of images to get your creative juices flowing in the meantime.
Just a little reminder too... this punch will only be available through the summer mini and not brought into the main catalogue so if you want to get your hands on this little baby you will need to act fast :)

331 Video How To

332: Whats Scrapbooking

I used my tansparent flowers to frame up the photo in this layout. This is my little nephew a cheeky little monkey would love to know what thought was crossing his mind in this one LOL.

Acetate Flowers

Todays technique is using stamped acetate to make an embellishment. You will need to use versamark ink to ensure a strong and lasting image. The stamp set I have used is the Stampin Up Baroque Motifs Set. I stamped a selection of the images straight onto a piece of acetate that I saved from some packaging.

I then took my five petal punch and punched the shapes from the acetate piece. The fact that the two shapes contrast only provides more of a unique effect.

Finally I attached a button to the centre of each acetate flower. This is a really simple technique that anybody can try and tomorrow I will post a layout where I have used this little embellishments. Hope you have fun giving this technique a try :)



334: Whats on the Web

I love making flowers! there are so many ways to create them and I plan on having a make and take at 10am on Sat the 25th February called 'Flowers Five Ways'so if you would like to come along send an email to let me know :) everyones welcome :) and if you are too far away to take part keep your eye out for all step by step instructions included on purchase kits and orders page.
So during my browsing I cam across... wait for it.... yes another way of making flowers which looks awesome and am sharing the link here so that you too can play !!