Hello Friends,

Let's take an in depth look at the gorgeous Beauty of Friendship stamp set introduce in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Catalog.  I'll show you the ins and outs plus the unexpected bonuses of the Beauty of Friendship stamp set, plus we'll take a closer look at the 2021-2023 Stampin' Up! In Colors.

One way color thing about this stamp set is that you get the look of 3-step stamping in two steps.  Look at the tree on the right.  The leaves were stamped with one stamp with one color.  Do you see the two shades of Pale Papaya?  Believe it or not, it was done with just one stamp.  By using a second stamp and Fresh Freesia ink, I was able to add a 3 layer.  I think it looks like spring blossoms.

Another Unexpected Beauty of Friendship Bonus

Make bushes, tall trees and short tree with the same stamps.  The bush on the left was created with the same stamps that made the tree canopy next to it.  The same thing is true with the two evergreen trees on the right.

The evergreen trees offer the same 2-step or 3-step look as the deciduous trees in the Beauty of Friendship stamp set.  The tree on the left was stamp with one stamp and Soft Succulent Ink and the tree on the right was stamped with two stamps and two inks-Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen.

In addition to all the stamps that make up all the tree components, there are 6 sentiments and a splatter stamp included in the Beauty of Friendship stamp set.  That wraps up my review of the Beauty of Friendship stamp set.  What do you think?  Stay Tuned this stamp set also has coordinating dies.

Did you spot all 5 new 2021-2023 In Colors?

Polished Pink

Fresh Freesia

Pale Papaya

Soft Succulent

Evening Evergreen

Have a fabulous day,

 

Hello Friends,

Love the witty sentiments included in the Approaching Perfection stamp set by Stampin' Up!  I ended up using every single stamp in the set to make this Birthday Card.  Did I mention that this funny birthday card can be made in short order with just stamps, ink, Paper and a single punch?

3 Advantages of Making This Approaching Perfection Birthday Card

The Approaching Perfection is one of many FREE Sale-a-Bration 2021 Gift Choices with a $50 purchase. 

Because this card is so simple to make, it's a great choice for Beginner Stampers and Casual Stampers. 

The supply list for making this card is very short!

Stamparatus Basics Video Tutorial

Why the Stamparatus is a Must-Have Tool for the Craft Room

I highly recommend using your Stamparatus for perfect stamped images when making this card. Some of the stamp sets featured in this video are no longer available but the techniques are the same.  Note:  Extra plates are no longer available.

My inside message was heat embossed white on black then punched with the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch. Hint: To make this card even faster and easier, you could simply stamp the sentiment using black ink onto your white card base.

Have a fabulous day,

 

Hello Friends,

Good News!  The Mini Emboss & Cut Machine (item #150673) is now available!  I know that many of you have been waiting for this moment.  The Little Boss is just so stinkin' cute!  Its footprint is tiny but delivers massive results!

His hands look so big next to the Little-Boss.  It really is ridiculously cute!

The mini machine comes with: • Mini Base Plate #1 • Two Clear Mini Cutting Plates both #2 • Standard Embossing Folder Plate #3 • 3D Embossing Folder Plate #4

How to create the Mini DIE CUTTING Sandwich: • Mini Base Plate #1 • Mini Cutting Plate #2 • Paper then Die • Mini Cutting Plate #2

Tips: Make sure you are using both sides of the plates to help keep them straight. You can use the full surface of the plates

The mini machine comes with: • Mini Base Plate #1 • Two Clear Mini Cutting Plates both #2 • Standard Embossing Folder Plate #3 • 3D Embossing Folder Plate #4

How to create the Mini Embossing Standard Sandwich: • Mini Base Plate #1 • Standard Embossing Folder with paper inside • Standard embossing plate #3

How to create the Mini Embossing 3D Sandwich: • Mini Base Plate #1 • 3D Embossing Folder with paper inside • 3D Embossing Folder Plate #4

Make sure to send the embossing folder in with the hinge through first.

This cute machine has a compact footprint for easy storage and travel. The 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) platform works with many of Stampin’ Up!’s smaller dies and smaller embossing folders. Dies and embossing folders that are compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (item #150673) are indicated in the product description in our catalogs and online store. 

Have a fabulous day,