Nutz about Stamping

Mixed Bunch

Tonight my Raleigh Techniques Club meets and this month's hostess, Kristin, requested that the club members use Mixed Bunch on one of the cards. I love this stamp set and coordinating Blossom Punch so created this card:

 

 

 

Can you see how I used the Adorning Accents Edgelit and Adorning Accents Embossing folder too? This card uses a lot of products to create eye-catching elements. The result is guaranteed to delight.

Do you live in the Raleigh area and would like to be a guest at our Techniques Club? Contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com for all the details!

Card Map

The other day I saw a Card Map on a demonstrator art gallery and decided to give it a try. At first the map seemed quite simple:

 

But once I decided to use Calypso Coral as the card base and a piece of Sweet Shop designer series paper as the main layer, my plans became muddled. The Sweet Shop paper has quite a vivid pattern so I decided to keep the top layers simple. And then I got stuck. The top layer seemed so plain but it only took a few seconds until I decided that adding a Calypso Coral ribbon (using FREE ribbon through Sale-a-bration!) would be the perfect, final touch.

Here's my final product:

 

 

Do you have designer series paper at home that also has a large or bright pattern? Try my map to see what you can create.

 

Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack

I am excited for my Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack today. I had fun planning the projects everyone is going to make. Classes give me a chance to offer something different and to use some stamp sets I haven't used yet or in a long while.

Here's a sneak peek at one of the cards my class attendees will make today. I used Twitterpated designer series paper and the brand new (and FREE with a $50 product order) Outlined Occasions stamp set. 

 Can you figure out how I made the "faux" bow for each present? Too cute, huh!

Keep an eye on my Calendar of Events for upcoming classes. I design my classes for busy stampers who prefer to have everything designed and cut for them to stamp and assemble the day of the class. And my Stamp-a-Stack classes provide you with several occasion cards to take you through a few months of celebrations.

Sundays with Sizzix: Paper Doily Sizzlit

Today's video tutorial introduces the Paper Doily Sizzlit die and walks you through how to make an eye-catching (but easy) card:

 

 

Paper Doily Greeting Card

Stamp set: Loving Thoughts #125845 (Clear Mount)

Card stock: Crumb Cake (8 1/2 x 5 1/2, 3 6/8 x 4 3/4, 4 1/2" square for Doily), Not Quite Navy (3 3/4 x 5, 3" square for circle)

Ink: Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write marker

Accessories: Big Shot, Platform, Standard cutting pads, Paper Doily Sizzlit #125592, Antique brads, Paper piercing tool & mat, 2-Way Glue pen, Snail Adhesive, 2 1/2" circle punch

And now for the video tutorial. Enjoy!

 

If you'd like to place an order for the supplies you see in my video, email me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com for ordering support or go directly to my Online Store, open 24/7 for your shopping convience. And don't forget: a $50 product order (before shipping and tax) earns you FREE Sale-a-bration product!

Lovely Letters Alphabet

My Holly Springs card club met this week and our lovely club hostess requested that the member make a monogram card. One of her daughters was recently engaged and she wants to have a monogram wedding invitation. When I heard this request I immediately thought of the Lovely Letters Alphabet stamp set - which is perfect for any monogram projects you may have in mind.

Here's the card the club members created:

 

 

The club members really loved this card. They got to play with some new Occasions Mini catalog products: Labels Collection Framelits, Apothecary Art and the Lovely Letters Alphabet. You can't see it in the photo but they also used the Simply Scored to add horizontal score lines across the top of the card.

Would you and your friends like to form a card club in the Raleigh, NC area? This is a great monthly or bi-monthly outing - you can satisfy your social and creative cravings in one fun setting! Contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com for more information about my classes and clubs.

Ronald McDonald House

Monday night was my January volunteer time at Ronald McDonald House in Chapel Hill, NC. I love volunteering my time to stamp with the families there and this particular night was a busy time. I heard some good news this particular night too - one of the moms who has been at the house and stamping with us since last October gets to take her little one home this Thursday - a great reason to celebrate!

Here's the card the families made:

 

 

I used P.S. I Love You, the Pinking Hearts Border and Heart to Heart punches, Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslit and Twitterpated designer series paper to create the card. Everyone loved the design and simplicity of the card and the kids love using my Big Shot to create the magic heart!

What I like best about stamping at Ronald McDonald House is the enthusiasm of the children as they stamp. They create the most unique cards that their siblings or parents will treasure forever. Children have no inhibitions about stamping and it always makes me smile to see their love of inking up a stamp and "going to town" on their cards and envelopes.

Do you have a cause near and dear to your heart too? Would you like to raise money for your cause? I would love to work with you to organize a stamping fundraiser to support worthy causes local to Raleigh, NC. Contact me for more information!

Team Meetings

I just love my monthly team meetings - we have such a good time together sharing ideas, tips and business ideas, teaching each other new things with current products and celebrating each other's accomplishments.

To me one of the best parts about the meetings is our card swaps. Each of us has our own way of stamping, our own design ideas, and our favorite color combos and when we swap cards with each other everyone is so supportive and congratulory on all the cards they receive.

Here's a peek at some of the card swaps from our January meeting. The first card was created by Vicki and uses the brand new Paper Doily Die and Greeting Card Kids stamp set. 

 

 

Heidi created her card using P.S. I Love You stamp set and the new Framelits Labels Collection:

 

And Tracie created her card using the same Framelits Labels Collection along with the new Apothecary Art stamp set:

 

See why I love card swaps at my team meetings? I would love for you to join in the fun that we all have as a team. Why not contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com to learn more about this rewarding business opportunity.

 

 

Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack Class

Announcing a brand new class on my Calendar of Events: Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack!

Get ready for 2012 by attending my Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack Class:

 

 

 

You'll make 16 cards at my class: 4 each of four different designs! (masculine cards too)

Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 10:00 am
Place: Terri's Stampin' Spot
Cost: $25 - Place a $25 or more order at the class and you'll get $10 back!

Registration Deadline: January 30th.

Ready to reserve your spot now? Click the "Buy Now" button below. 

 

Feel free to invite a friend to register and join you at my class - see you there!

Apothecary Art

I had my team meeting yesterday and part of the meeting was a card swap using brand new Occasions Mini catalog products. Tracie created this card to swap with us and I loved it so much I just new I had to share it with you too!

Introducing Apothecary Art! This beautiful stamp set is the perfect match to another new product in the Occasions Mini catalog: Framelits Labels Collection. Don't you love the colors and papers that Tracie chose to make this card?

Each month that my team meets we do some kind of swap - cards, 3D items, scrapbook pages, hostess thank you gifts and more. We share ideas, we celebrate each other, we stamp (of course!) and have an afternoon of laughs and fun.

Have you thought of joining Stampin' Up!, being your own boss and working hours that work for you? When Sale-a-bration begins on January 24th there is a wonderful promotion for you to consider. Contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com for the promotion details and check out this page to see the Starter Kit choices.

 

Sundays with Sizzix: Adorning Accents Edgelits

Last week on my Sundays with Sizzix video tutorial I showed you how to use one of the Adorning Accents embossing folders to make a beautiful card. This week my video tutorial features another new product that coordinates beautifully with the Adorning Accents embossing folders: the Adorning Accents Edgelits!

Here's the card I will show you how to make:

 

 

 

Tea Shoppe Thank You Card

Stamp Set: Tea Shoppe

Ink: Poppy Parade, Versamark

Card stock: Very Vanilla (8 1/2 x 5 1/2", 3 3/4 x 3")

Punches: Modern Label, Word Window

Accessories: Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Adorning Accents embossing folders, Platform, Standard Cutting pads, Basic Pearls Jewels, Heat Tool, Cherry Scented embossing powder, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Simply Scored

And now for the video tutorial. Enjoy!

 

If you'd like to place an order for the products I used on my video tutorial, please contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com OR go directly to my Online Store which is open 24/7 for your shopping convenience!