Nutz about Stamping

Anything but a Card Club

I am very excited about tonight's club meeting which focuses on projects that are not cards or scrapbook pages. This club gives the members some different ideas for the Stampin' Up! supplies they may have at home but not know how to use them. The club members meet every second month on a Friday evening and each time they meet, one member gets to be the hostess and earn free hostess stamp sets and other products.

Here's one of the projects they will make tonight. (I hope I am not spoiling the surprise!)

 

This super cute heart pocket was made using the Big Shot and the Petal Card die. I also used the Sending Love designer series paper and the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit die. Wouldn't that make a nice Valentine's candy holder for someone special to you?

To get a demonstration on the Big Shot or to learn about my Anything but a Card Club, please email me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com.

Stamps in the Mail Club

I am quite excited about my January Stamps in the Mail club as I am not only going to offer you brand new kit products, but two options to choose from too!

For January, the stamp set in the club kit is With all My Heart, featured on pages 12 and 13 in the Occasions mini catalog. I chose this set because of its versatility - you can use it to make friendship cards, thank you cards, wedding cards, and love cards. The flower images go way beyond this stamp set for many other paper crafting projects.

Here's what the stamp set looks like:

 
And here's a card sample you can create with this set:

 

Your kit will be comprised of two parts:

Part One, coming directly from Stampin' Up!, will include:

• With All My Heart stamp set (wood mount)
• Extra Large Fancy Flower punch (brand new!)
• these products are valued around $34

Part Two, comes in a package from me and will be mailed by me. The package will include everything you need to complete four exclusive projects: ribbon, Epoxy brads, accessories and a full color handout (downloadable) with a list of supplies and measurements so you can make many more projects in the future.

OR:

Are you interested in trying out our brand new Clear-Mount stamps and blocks? Well, my January offer is also available that way too so you have an additional choice:

Part One, coming directly from Stampin' Up!, will include:

• With All My Heart stamp set (clear mount)
• Clear-Mount Block D (all clear-mount stamps in With All My Heart will fit on this block)
  
• Extra Large Fancy Flower punch  
• these products are valued around $39.00

Part Two, is the identical package in Part Two above which will be mailed by me.

WAIT! This gets even better: if you want to earn a FREE Sale-a-Bration stamp set, you are welcome to add additional product to your Stamps-in-the-Mail kit to make the order coming from Stampin' Up! total $50 or more. Please contact me directly at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com (instead of choosing an option below) to take advantage of Sale-a-Bration.

Choose your stamp set option below

Wood stamp set kit $45.00 Clear-Mount stamp set kit $50.00

Stamps in the Mail Club

This month's club will provide you with many different crafting possibilities! My December kit features the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit. With this kit you can create a complete 6x6 album OR 28 beautiful Christmas cards OR you can purchase my kit to give as a Christmas gift itself - it's your choice! (See page 165 in the 2009-2010 Idea Book and catalog for contents of the Simply Scrappin' Kit)

 



Here's what my December club kit contains:

Part One will be mailed directly to your home from Stampin' Up, and will include:

• Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit # 115696
• Real Red Marker #100052
• Old Olive Marker #100079
• Chocolate Chip Marker #100071

Part Two will be mailed by me and will include everything you need to complete either the cards or the scrapbook pages: ribbon, accessories, card stock and full color photos! You will need to provide your own adhesive, paper snips (sharp scissors) and paper cutter.

Note: This Simply Scrappin' kit coordinates with the stamp set Tree Trimmings #116722 ($14.95) which you can add on through the Pay Now button choices below. 

 

Order your Stamps in the Mail Club kit by December 12th to ensure Christmas delivery! Prices below include all kit supplies, shipping and tax. Sorry, this offer is good only in the United States. 

December Stamps in the Mail Club

December Kit $45.00 December Kit with Tree Trimmings $65.00

Fresh Cuts Photo Wallet

Here's a fun project to create that's also quick and easy. It's a photo wallet - guaranteed to WOW your friends and family. My Anything but a Card Club met last night and created this project.

Here's the outside of the wallet:

 

And here's the inside of the wallet:

 

I kept the bottom flap closed so you could see where the photos would be placed on each flap inside the wallet. You can also add photos to other parts if desired.

Here's a list of the ingredients in case you want to make one for a gift:

Photo Wallet

Stamp set: Fresh Cuts

Card stock: Basic Gray (4 ¼ x 11”, scraps), Rose Red (8 x 1 ½”, 8 x 2 1/5”, scraps), Whisper White (9 pieces 3 ¾ x 2 ¼” and scraps)

Ink: Versamark, Basic Gray, Rose Red

Accessories: Large Oval punch, Scallop Oval punch, Photo Corners punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Score Basic Gray card stock at 1 ½”, 2”, 5” and 8”.

I have made a few of these wallets for different purposes and changed the colors and stamp sets used. I have also made the wallet using designer series paper and loved that look too! Think about making a wallet for  a baby shower, birthday, or holiday gift idea! And for more information on my Anything but a Card Club which meets every second month, contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com.

Shimmer Paint

Last night my Techniques Club had their October meeting and I was so excited to feature Shimmer Paint on their projects. Shimmer Paint comes in three colors: Champagne Mist, Frost White and Platinum. Champagne Mist and Frost White are translucent – you can wash them over your project and you'll get a delicate layer of shine that's more understated than glitter. The Platinum is opaque – it will cover your surface completely.

One of the cards the Techniques Club made featured Delightful Decorations ## 116517 and Four the Holidays #116921. These stamp sets, along with the shimmer paint and Silver Elastic cord are found in the Holiday Mini catalog.

On this project I used Frost White on the three Ornaments:

Here's a photo of the card tilted under the lights so you can get an idea of the sheen:

Are you interested in ordering Shimmer paint to add some "dazzle" to your projects? Contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com to place an order and/or to join my Techniques club!

October Stamps-in-the-Mail Club

Do you love my card ideas but live too far away to attend my clubs, camps and classes? Do you want to create high quality cards but don't have enough ideas or product? Then join my October Stamps-in-the-Mail club featuring Dasher - the second best selling stamp set in the Idea Book and Catalog! This kit will build on last month's kit, using the In Color Markers!

 

 

 

 

 

Your kit will be comprised of two parts:

Part One will be mailed directly to your home from Stampin' Up, and will include:

• Dasher #116816
• Christmas Cocoa designer series paper pack #116770
• 2-way Glue pen
• 1 container of Dazzling Diamonds glitter
• products valued around $35 that are yours to keep

   

Already have some of the kit supplies? You will also have the ability to customize your Club Kit and replace any items you may already own with equivalent priced items before it is mailed directly to your home.

Part Two will be mailed by me and will include everything you need to complete four exclusive projects: ribbon, accessories, full color handout with photos, and a list of ingredients and measurements so that you can make several of each project with the supplies in your kit!

To order the October Stamps-in-the-Mail Club Kit, choose from the options below. Sorry, my Stamps-in-the-Mail Club program is only available in the United States. 

 

Choose one:

Downloadable Instructions $45.00Mailed instructions $48.00

World Card Making Day

Saturday, October 3^rd is World Card Making Day so let's all get inspired and create some cards! Pick a stamp set that makes you feel happy or one you have been wanting to play with.

Here's one of my favorites. I hope it gives you some inspiration too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tea Party Card

Ingredients:

Card stock: Tea Party designer series paper (4 pieces: 4 x 3", 3 ¾ x 2 ¼", 3 ¼ x 1 ¾", and small scrap), Certainly Celery (4 x 2 ½"), Crushed Curry (card base: 4 ¼ x 11", 3 ½ x 2"), Whisper White (1 ½ x 2"), Melon Mambo (1 7/8 x 3 7/8")

Ink: Melon Mambo and Certainly Celery markers

Accessories: Crushed Curry polka-dot ribbon (4 ¼" strip), Snail adhesive, ½" circle punch

The Hello Again stamp set was featured in my September Stamps in the Mail Club. You have one more day to take advantage of this kit. Click here for ordering information.

Happy Fall!

Today is the first official day of Fall and so naturally my thoughts turn to creating fall designs for my cards and scrapbook pages. I have a brand new card club starting tonight in Holly Springs, NC, and three members are brand new stampers! I am so excited to show them what Stampin' Up! is all about and to see the pleasure they will get making the cards I have designed. The club hostess and I decided to focus on Fall and Thanksgiving card ideas since this club meets every second month and our November meeting is later on in the month.

Every time I am designing a card or looking at Stampin' Up! demonstrator art galleries I try not to be swayed by the title or theme of any stamp set. I always try to think outside the box (no pun intended) to get better value for my stamping purchases. Here's one of the cards my new club will be making:

Thoughts & Prayers #113252) was designed to be a sympathy stamp set but the tree image reminded me of Fall. I decided to focus on the In Colors for this card so I used Crushed Curry, Soft Suede and Dusty Durango. The In Color markers are perfect for coloring all the leaves on this tree. I love that new Polka Dot ribbon so I am sure my new stampers will too! The Ticket Corner punch and Scallop Edge punch add a nice decorative touch and the stamp set Sincere Salutations finishes it off with the phrase. The next time you decide to create a card, try my out of the box approach!

Would you and your friends like to start your own stamping club in the Raleigh area? If so, email me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com!

Stamps in the Mail Club

Do you love my card ideas but live too far away to attend my clubs, camps and classes? Do you want to create high quality cards but don't have enough ideas or product?

Introducing: my Stamps in the Mail Club!

Here's what you'll get each month:

• a Stampin' Up! Club Kit delivered to your door for only $45
• products valued around $35 that are yours to keep
• a featured stamp set in each kit
• full color handout with photos, including easy to follow step-by-step directions and a list of ingredients and measurements for four exclusive projects
• coordinated stamp set, inks, ribbon, accessories - everything you need to create the featured projects
• each project precut, organized and carefully packaged
• new techniques and tips to add to your stamping bag of tricks
• all products will be Stampin' Up! exclusives - high quality and unique
• the ability to customize your Club Kit and replace any items you may already own with equivalent priced items

September Kit: Featuring Hello Again

And the brand new In Color Markers!

 

Would you like to see one of the Hello Again projects included in the September kit?

 

To order the September Cards-in-the-Mail Club Kit, choose from the options below. Sorry, my Stamps-in-the-Mail Club program is only available in the United States.

 

 

September Kit Options

Kit with downloadable instructions $45.00Kit with printed instructions $48.00