February 2019 - Stamp ART Connection

Flowering Desert Beauty

February 22, 2019February 21, 2019 by Kat

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I was born in the desert southwest and these projects speak to my heart. Not only is this simple stamping in the most purest sense; what is great about this stamp set is the versatility this set offers.

Below, is featured a card I enjoyed putting together with the video tutorial. I have also included some projects featured from the Occasion Catalog for more ideas. Thank you for visiting and please leave a comment!

Card Tutorial:

Products featured:

INKS:

Granny Apple Green,
Pineapple Punch,
Shade Spruce,
Lovely Lipstick,
Sahara Sand
Memento Black Ink pads

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CARD STOCK:

Whisper White (5.25″ x 4″)
Granny Apple Green (5.5″ x 4.25″ card base)

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STAMP SETS:

**Flowering Desert Photopolymer Stamp Set**
148700
Price: $16.00

Cacti develop their own kinds of beauty, just like human beings.
Create your very own cactus plant with this stamp set.

Photopolymer stamps
* Are totally transparent for perfect image placement.
* Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
* Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don’t have to worry about slipping.
* Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately).
* Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

Quantity: 16 photopolymer stamps
Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, c, e

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**Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set**
143251
Price: $33.00

The textures and elements in this stamp set will add dimension and character to any of your cards. This set features an eclectic array of useful and fun styles.

Our clear-mount stamps
* Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps.
* Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time.
* Are precut so you don’t have to trim.
* Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage.
* Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately).
* Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

Quantity: 15 rubber stamps
Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, d, c, d, g, i

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You Can Make It: more ideas

From page 29 of the Occasions Catalog

All card designs created by Stampin’ Up!

**Flowering Desert Cards You Can Make It Collection**
150813
Price: $66.50

SU grouped all the products you need to make the Flowering Desert cards shown on p. 29 of the occasions catalog.
This collection includes
* Flowering Desert Stamp Set
* Clear Block E
* Tea Room Cardstock Pack
* Berry Burst, Call Me Clover, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pads

Page #: 28-29
Stamps: Flowering Desert
PAPER: Tea Room Cardstock Pack
Ink/Coloring Tools: Granny Apple Green, Call Me Clover,
Berry Burst, Daffodil Delight
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals
Tips: SU stamped off the Daffodil Delight.

Publication Name/Year: Occasions 2019
Page #: 28-29
Stamps: Flowering Desert
PAPER: Tea Room Cardstock Pack
Ink/Coloring Tools: Berry Burst, Daffodil Delight
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals
Tips: SU stamped off the lighter Berry color.

Page #: 28-29
Stamps: Flowering Desert
PAPER: Tea Room Cardstock Pack
Ink/Coloring Tools: Granny Apple Green, Call Me Clover,
Daffodil Delight
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals
Tips: SU stamped off Call Me Clover for the cactus and part of the
background pattern.

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Watercolor Technique for Nursery Creations

February 13, 2019 by Kat

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The PERFECTLY PAIRED stamp set featured in the 2019 Occasions Catalog inspired me to create a congratulations card that is good enough to frame for the nursery!

This large format (5.5″ x 5.5″) card is a perfect size for framing!

What you need:

The PERFECTLY PAIRED stamp set
Whisper White card stock cut (5.5″ x 11″); scored at 5.5″
Watercolor Paper cut (5″ x 3.75″)
STAZON INK – Black
- STAZON Cleaner
STAMPARATUS for perfect alignment and coverage
WATERCOLOR PENCILS from Stampin’ Up:
- Basic Black, Basic Grey, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Pacific Point.
Grapefruit Grove DSP from the GINGHAM GALA 6″ x 6″ Paper Pack
Grapefruit Grove FOIL SHEET from Sale-A-BRATION
Memento Black ink pad for the sentiment and small piece of WW.
Adhesives: Dimensional, All Purpose Glue and Snail.

Perfectly Paired Cling Stamp Set
148712
Price: $19.00

An **ark** **full of delightful animal friends for the cutest baby projects ever!**

Our cling stamps
* Are made of premium rubber.
* Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time.
* Are precut so you don’t have to trim.
* Are reposition-able; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage.
* Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately).
* Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.
An ark with lots of cuddly animals for cuddly babies (not just new-born Noahs).

Quantity: 6 rubber stamps
Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, e, h

More Animal’s Cards!

Featured Products:

Gingham Gala 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper148554Price: $11.00Classic gingham checks in light, fresh colors. Large check design on one side; smaller check design on the other side.

* 40 sheets: 8 each of 5 double-sided designs
* 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist, Whisper White

**Watercolor Paper**
122959
Price: $5.00

Love to watercolor? You’ll want this paper! It’s designed especially for watercoloring. It absorbs water to keep paper flat for a high-quality finished look. Use with Classic Stampin’ Ink, Blender Pens, and Aqua Painters.

* 5 sheets
* 6″ x 9″
* Resists buckling when wet
* 140-lb. (300 gsm) cold-pressed paper
* 100% cotton paper

**Aqua Painters**
103954Price: $17.00
No need for a brush and cup–Aqua Painters hold liquid for easy watercoloring. Use with Watercolor Paper and Classic Stampin’ Ink.

* 2 painters: 1 medium brush tip, 1 large brush tip

**Watercolor Pencils**
141709
Price: $16.00

High-quality, smooth color pencils. Perfect for watercoloring stamped images. Use with Aqua Painters, Blender Pens, or alone.

* 13 pencils in Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
* Acid free
* Lignin free

**Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad**
101406
Price: $10.00

Permanent ink for stamping images to watercolor and nonporous surfaces.

After use, clean stamp with StazOn cleaner

Stamparatus®
146276
Price: $49.00

A must-have tool for all stampers, the Stamparatus® helps you perfectly align stamp images, stamp multiples of the same project quickly and precisely, and get complete ink coverage.

It was created by stampers for stampers, so it has all the features you want:

* Compatible with red rubber and photopolymer stamps
* 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
* Rulers on 2 sides for quick measuring
* 2 open sides so you can use larger paper
* Multiple hinges for more placement options
* 2 reversible plates for 4 sides to work with
* 1 foam mat for use with photopolymer
* 1 base with grid
* Magnet storage areas

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Blessings, Kat

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#simplestamping Baby Card

February 9, 2019February 6, 2019 by Kat

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Fast and easy baby card using the simple stamping technique!

#simplestamping is all about INK to PAPER to fabulous! I was inspired by page 10 of the Occassions Catalog’s FIRST STEPS stamp set. But I wanted to create a project that could be accomplished by a beginner using the simple stamping precepts…INK, PAPER, STAMP.

Focused on simplicity, this project offers the best of both worlds!

First Steps Baby Card

Products Featured:

STAMP SETS:
- FIRST STEPS
- MEANT TO BE
- SWIRLY FRAMES
CARD STOCK:
- Whisper White (5.5″ X 4.25″)
- Stamping piece (5″ X 3.73″)
INK:
- Memento Black
- Balmy Blue
Paper Snips, Dimensionals and Snail Adhesive

Video Tutorial:

Card Inspiration:

If you want to take this project to the next level; page 51 of the Occasions Catalog inspires the next step for the avid stamper!

For a more feminine version I used the FLORAL ROMANCE DSP in Petal Pink and the coordinating PETAL PINK/WHISPER WHITE 5/8″ VARIEGATED RIBBON

Products featured:

First Steps Stamp Set
Gingham Gala 6×6 Designer Series Paper in BALMY BLUE
Floral Romance DSP
Recommend “Whisper White” 5/8″ Flax Ribbon or the Petal Pink Variegated Ribbon
Stitched Shapes Framelits
Memento Black and BAMLY BLUE Ink
Heart Epoxy Droplets
Balmy Blue, Petal Pink & Whisper White Card Stock

**First Steps Cling Stamp Set**
148718
Price: $17.00

Two little feet and two little hands to welcome someone into this world.

Our cling stamps
* Are made of premium rubber.
* Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time.
* Are precut so you don’t have to trim.
* Are re-positionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage.
* Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately).
* Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

Quantity: 12 rubber stamps
Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b

**Meant To Be Cling Bundle**
150587
Price: $53.00

Send messages from the heart.

Bundle and save! Buy these two coordinating products and save 10%.

MEANT TO BE CLING STAMP SET
* 13 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d

BE MINE STITCHED FRAMELITS DIES
* 16 dies
* Largest die: 3-1/2″ x 3-3/4″( 8.9 x 9.5 cm)
* Use with Big Shot

**Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set**
146519
Price: $21.00

Frames are essential, not only for windows. Frames frame what’s important.

Photopolymer stamps
* Are totally transparent for perfect image placement.
* Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
* Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don’t have to worry about slipping.
* Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately).
* Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

Quantity: 9 photopolymer stamps
Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, e, f, h

**Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies**
145372
Price: $30.00

Cut thoughtfully stitched circles, squares, and ovals in seconds with Framelits dies and the Big Shot.
Framelits Dies help you create detailed die-cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle. Dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.
*12 dies
*Circle: 4 dies, largest image 2-7/8″
*Square: 4 dies, largest image 2-5/8”
*Ovals: 4 dies, largest image 3-1/4” x 2-5/16”
*Use with Big Shot, Big Shot Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads

**Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Flax Ribbon** 148764 Price: $7.00 Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want. * Open weave * 5/8″ (1.6 cm) wide * 5 yards (4.6 m)

Petal Pink/Whisper White 5/8″(1.6 Cm) Variegated Ribbon
148776
Price: $8.00

Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want.

* Soft, flowing ribbon in varicolored pattern
* 10 yards (9.1 m)

First Steps Stamp Set — CLICK TO BUY NOW!

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Sale-A-Bration New Items

March 3, 2019February 1, 2019 by Kat

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Available 1 March a special offering of coordinating Framelits to add more versatility to select Sale-A-bration items!

Coordinating Products

Rather than just offer additional products…SU is offering limited-time products to coordinate perfectly with select Sale-A-Bration products which are available to purchase on 1 March!

Scroll to view some of the projects created using the Sale-A-bration stamp sets and the coordinating products….