Monthly Demo Meeting

I got to spend some time with some friends and fellow demos tonight. We tested out a few color combos with our new Simply Pressed Clay and re-inkers. We also took a few minutes to make this beautiful card:

   

Supplies used
Stamp Set: 
Blooming with Kindness (page 65; Clear #126422, Wood #131961)
Ink:
Crisp Cantaloupe, Classic Pad (page 141; #131176)
Strawberry Slush, Classic Pad (page 141; #131178)
Old Olive, Marker (page 143; #100079)
Cardstock:
Crisp Cantaloupe (page 141; #131298)
Strawberry Slush (page 141; #131295)
Whisper White (page 145; #100730)
Accessories:
1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Old Olive (page 173; #119256)
Big Shot (page 184; #113439)
Modern Mosaic, Embossing Folder (page 191; #129984)
Ovals Collection, Framlits (page 186; #129381)

New Products and the fun they can be

Its been a while, but I finally had some free time today to be creative. I decided to finish up a few cards I've been working on, but also wanted to try out a new product SU has just released. I had so much fun with it, that I didn't get around to finishing my cards!

What's this new product you ask? Its called Simply Pressed Clay (#130685). Its not new to the craft world, but its the first time I've become excited about it since I first saw it. I used it with our Buttons & Blossoms (#131272) molds.


The clay itself comes in a silver resealable envelope which contains 2.4 ounces. I know that sounds like a small amount, but its deceiving. It only takes a tiny amount to make one flower.

In the image above, I decided to try different ways of coloring the flowers. Above is only two ways, but there are just so many other options out there and I'm continuing to play. I will share as I learn more.

For the flowers in taken with teal, I used a re-inker and kneaded just two drops of color onto a small amount of clay. Be sure to use gloves or a zip lock bag or else you'll end up with stained fingers. :) The other flowers were colored using the brush side of our SU markers. I would also recommend letting the clay sit for a few minutes so that it is easier to remove from the molds. The heat from your hands can cause it to stick to the mold. If you find you're having a problem removing the clay, try placing the mold in the freezer for about 5 minutes.

Thanks for stopping by! I'll share more ideas as I come across them!

Paper Pumpkin - SU! introducing a new product

Paper Pumpkin has arrived!

Stampin' Up! has created a way for you to find get your creative fix in a cute little red box. I decided to try it out, see what the fuss was all about. In my mailbox today, I found the red box you see above.

When I lifted the box up, I saw this cute little message: 

And opening the tab, I then was greeted with this message.

Inside were these wonderful items, everything I need to make four quick and easy cards!

Would you like to learn more? Visit My Paper Pumpkin to learn more. If you're interested would like to try it out before committing to a subscription, contact me for more information!

Hello Again

My poor neglected blog! I wanted to share with you this cute card I made using the Sale-A-Bration set Feeling Sentimental.

This set can be yours! During Sale-A-Bration, for every $50 you purchase you get a free item from the promotion. There are several cute items to choose from so please contact me today for details!