Poppy Stamps- Stacking Teacups

Today we're featuring a card we created using the Stacking Teacup die from Poppy Stamps.  We were inspired by this CUTE CARD we found on Pinterest.

Here's our version of that card.

Here's a close-up look a those adorable teacups.

Project Life / Pocket Scrapbooking with Technique Tuesday

We're loving the new June stamp and die from Technique Tuesday.  This month I chose a few papers from Gossamer Blue and challenged myself to use vellum and embossing powder for these cards.  Here's what I came up with for this month.  You could also use most of these cards as embellishments for the front of greeting cards.  They would make lovely cards for friends and family.

All dies and stamps are from Technique Tuesday unless noted otherwise.

This card is my favorite!  The individual photo I took of it was blurry (sad face).  So, I'm using the group shot to feature this one.  I thought this card would be wonderful on the front of a greeting card also.

I used some flair buttons I had left over from the cards I made with May's stamp and die.  You can see those cards HERE.  I used white embossing powder and heat embossed the stamped image onto vellum.

For the card below, I cut the butterfly from black cardstock, covered it with VersaMark ink and clear embossing powder, then I heat embossed it.  Love the glossy effect.  I cut the butterfly from the patterned paper, removed it, and inlaid the black butterfly.  I then backed it with pink cardstock.

I used the butterfly I cut from the patterned paper above, for the card below.  Using the same technique, I embossed the butterfly with clear embossing powder.  The sentiment is also embossed.  However, I used white embossing powder so it would show up nicely on the black paper.  The tiny heart is from February's die release.

For the final 4x6 card, I inked the butterfly die and the ran it through my Big Shot using the rubber mat (the squishy one) between the paper and the cutting plate.  I saw this technique on Jennifer McGuire's blog and had to try it.  You can watch her technique video HERE.

I also used the Remember die and stamp set from April's release.  You can see those cards HERE.

Here's a picture of June's stamp and die.

What's New Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!

New Distress Ink from Tim Holtz are here!!

This is Hickory Smoke, the new Distress color for June.  It just arrived today.  Click HERE for a video featuring Tim Holtz, explaining how this color fits in with the current Distress color palette.    

We also received the set of NEW Distress Inks in the mini ink pad.

We have some new classes on the schedule too.

Our July Card Club is scheduled for July 25th.  You have the option of registering for the 10AM - 12PM class or the 1PM - 3PM class.  The class fee is $8.  However, we'll refund $5 of the fee, if you spend $25 or more the day of class.  This month we're making shaker cards.

We have also scheduled our Watercolor for Cards Workshop.  All the details are listed below.  (Please note, the date is actually 2015...apologies for the "typo").

Here are images of the technique cards you'll be creating.  They fit perfectly inside a 4x6 or 6X8 SN@P album making a great reference book.

A few things you may have missed this week:

1.  We posted a couple cards we created with the NEW ZIG Clean Color Real Brush markers and some WPlus9 stamps.  Visit this LINK for a look.

2.  Visit this LINK for a look at some cards we created using the Fanciful Feathers stamp set from WPlus9.

3.  Fun patriotic cards HERE.

5.  You'll love this adorable flamingo card.  See it HERE.

Flash Sale on Stamps (Wednesday Only)

We need to make room for all the new summer releases coming our way.  So, to encourage you to take home some of the wonderful stamp sets we have in the store, we're offering a one day only SALE!!!

Mention our Wednesday Flash Sale, at the register, and we'll take 25% off all regular priced stamps.

Sorry, we cannot stamp Club Cards for discounted purchases.  Discount cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts and is limited to stock on hand.  Valid on Wednesday, June 24th only.  Sorry, no exceptions.

Here's a peek at what you might be missing....