Gift Givers

Today's post is another card using our new Shaker Frames and Mica Flakes.  This card uses a cute little set from the Holiday Mini called Gift Givers.  Each stamp in the set coordinates with a punch.

I chose the owl, because I thought it would be fun to paper piece him together.  So I stamped him in soft suede and cut him out, next gluing him back into the image.  A pinch of Mica Flakes...and viola...all done :)

Except.....for one little thing... How many times have you used the pinking hearts border punch and wished you could use the teeny little heart remnants?? Well....as I was just about to sweep them into the trash...it dawned on me...I should sweep them right into my shaker frame, instead!

And I love how the tempting turquoise hearts reflect off the Mica Flakes, giving them a slight tint.

Speaking of tinting your Mica Flakes....tune in later and I'll show you how!

 

One last tip....

Even though your shaker frames come in perfect little circles, there is no need to limit yourself!

Just snip your circle in one spot and they are easily manipulated to any shape. 

Easy, Peasy, I Promise!  Try it :)

Happy Stampin'

Jami

Materials:
Stamps:  Gift Givers
Inks:  Tempting Turquoise, Soft Suede
Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Confetti White, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Window Sheet
Accessories:  Shaker Frames, Mica Flakes, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Heart Punch, Daffodil Delight Marker, 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Snips

Last Chance to Register and Sneak Peek :)

Button Buddies WOW Specialty Class

Friday, October 7

7pm

Registration Deadline is TOMORROW

September 28

WOW Class – You get your own Button Buddies Stamp set

and 2 of each color and style of all our buttons to embellish your cards!

You will make cards using each of the 8 images to get your inspiration flowing 

Option A - Wood Mount: $46

Option B - Clear Mount: $36

Option C – No stamp set, Just the Cards: $23

Register for this class by Wednesday, September 28 accompanied with payment so I have time to order your stamps and buttons.

Happy Stampin

Jami



Up, Up and Away!

I spent last week preparing for a demonstration I was giving to a group of demonstrators....

I showcased "Shaker Frames" and "Mica Flakes" from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

It was SOO much fun :)

I made 11 cards and will be showing them here over the next couple of weeks and it was hard to decide which one I should share with you first!

This card features the "Mica Flakes" used two different ways and, also, one of my favorite fun stamps from the new catalog, Up, Up and Away.

(1.)  The Mica Flakes are simply inside the shaker frame....

and

(2.)  About 2 weeks ago, I found a tutorial using the Mica Flakes to create a faux Mother of Pearl effect from Sharon Field at http://www.createdbyu.blogspot.com/ and used it as my focal point across the bottom of the card.  It really is quite striking in person.  It can be quite elegant...but I wanted to keep it fun and flirty on this card...

The steps to create this piece are, as follows:

1.  Cut cardstock and Sticky sheet the same size.  Attach Sticky sheet to cardstock.

2.  Remove protective film from sticky sheet and coat heavily with Mica Flakes. Pat down firmly with fingers.

3.  Rub Sanding block over Mica Flakes in a circular motion to remove excess flakes.

4.  Sponge Soft Suede Ink over the Mica Flakes.

5.  Use paper towel to remove excess ink.

6.  Trim edges to remove Mica Flakes and create a "neat" edge.

7.  Attach to card!!

The Shaker Frames are designed with the same concept as "dimensionals".  When you pull one off the sheet, the bottom is already sticky.  Attach it directly to your paper.  After putting just a pinch of Mica Flakes inside the circle, you pull off the top layer of paper, protecting a second sticky side.  Now you can easily attach a clear window sheet.  Super SIMPLE!

A little side shot to show the thickness of the shaker frame and the layers creating my circle.

Someone over there at Stampin' UP designed these with ME in mind!! Each one of the circles matches one of our circle punches or the Circles #2 Bigz Die. So it couldn't be easier....and each one is exactly 1/4 inch wide...so all the circles coordinate perfectly with the Shaker Frames.  Of course, if you don't have the circle punches....it is quite easy to cut them free hand!  And no worrying about cutting a perfect circle...you are going to cover it up anyways!  It'll be showing different ways to cover up your edges in the next few posts :)

This particular card uses a 1 1/4 inch circle shaker frame. So my window sheet is also 1 1/4 inches in diameter. To get the Island Indigo circular layer, I punched a piece of scrap paper with the 1 inch punch. Then using the 1 1/4 inch circle punch (upside down) I centered my original circle and punched. This method leaves you the little round ring! So quick and easy. Much faster to do then to read these instructions :)

The narrow tip on the Tombow glue is the best for attaching such a little piece of paper.

Happy Stampin'

Jami

Materials Used:
Stamps:  Up, Up and Away
Ink:  Real Red, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede (lightly sponged on the Mica Flakes)
Paper:  Real Red, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Brushed Silver, Window Sheet
Accessories:  Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon, Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Clear Embosslit Scallop Rectangle, 1 1/4 inch Circle punch, 1 inch Circle Punch, Mica Flakes, Sanding Block, Sponge, Sticky Sheets