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Today's card features a layout I've CASE'd from my fellow SU! demonstrator friend, Sarah Edwards. I saw her do a series of these on her Facebook Live video a few weeks ago and scribbled down some notes and a sketch to be able to re-create it. Of course, since I'm using A4 cardstock I've had to make some adjustments, but I think it worked out well. Sarah's strips were 1 ¾" x 3", but I've made mine 4.5 x 7.5 cm.
I've used 2 FREE Sale-A-Bration items on my version, the Approaching Perfection Stamp Set and Flower & Field Designer Series Paper. The DSP immediately caught my eye in the SAB brochure, but I have to admit I overlooked the Approaching Perfection stamp set at first...big mistake!
How fun are those sentiments and images? You can get your own set with a purchase of at least $90.00. Purchase at least $180 and get the DSP, too! I can help you put together an order that will allow you to coordinate colours and products to use every bit of your purchase (Sarah said she calculated that one can create 96 cards using this layout and 1 pack of DSP).
Here's what I used to make this card...clicking on a picture takes you to the product page in my online store.
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 Sneak Peek of Class Projects Product Playground: Arrange A Wreath Some days I go to my stamp shelf, pull out a set that appeals and just sit down and create several different designs in one go. It’s so satisfying to feel like I’ve really gotten a good play with my investment! I’ve designed the Product Playground classes to give you the same experience in a fun and easy format. This 2-month series features the Arrange A Wreath bundle that each participant will purchase, along with a selection of ink pads. Each month you will receive supplies and directions to make 2 each of 4 card designs, so that you wind up with 16 cards made from each product bundle. You will also be invited to a group assembly session, or you can create on your own schedule. These classes are a perfect way to slowly build your stamping stash and confidence. Class format: these class series will be by kit with an online assembly session. Local pick-up or post options available. Cost: Class kits: $35 each, 2-month series commitment required. Postage is $8.95 if required. Supply List: Click here to order your Arrange A Wreath Bundle and ink pads. Some colour substitutions are possible on these projects, so don't feel like you have to break the bank if you have an alternative:
Note: Participants will need to have their own basic card-making kit (Tear & Tape, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Bone Folder). Classes with bundles that include dies also require a die-cutting machine. Dates: Saturday afternoon, 1:00 – 4:00 PM 30 January 27 February RSVP Deadline: Sunday, 17 January
This is the project I made during my Facebook Live video this week. You can watch the replay on YouTube or Facebook. Go follow my Nancy's Nifty Notes Facebook Page and get notified when I go Live every Wednesday at 10:00 am AET.
I used the Ice Cream Corner suite of products (MC pp. 48-49) for this card. I love the bright, summery colours! This technique for easily making a shaker card was introduced to me at the November OnStage@Home event by Rosemarrie Gonzalez, a US-based demonstrator who presented this suite to the world. 
It uses an acetate envelope to contain the Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles with a piece of the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper.
All of the other elements are adhered to the outside of the acetate, so they don't impede the shaking of the sprinkles.
Here's what I put inside. 
Why don't you give this shaker card technique a go? You can upload a picture of your creation on my Nancy's Nifty Notemakers Facebook Group. Click the link to join if you're not already hanging out with us!
Click on any of the pictures below to go straight to my online store to purchase.
Stampin' Up! recently announced that the paper mill that produced our Whisper White cardstock and envelopes had to permanently close down due to Covid-19. They did a lot of research to find a replacement and have now introduced a line of Basic White products.
I've ordered the new products and plan to do.a comparison on a Facebook Live video soon, hopefully next week. I have full confidence that SU! would look for the best replacement product, so I'm looking forward to it. Everything I've heard is that there is no difference in the quality of stamping on it, which is great!
Since the Basic White products are new, they have new item numbers. I've gone ahead and made some labels to put into my catalogue for easy reference. If your'e in Australia and would like some for your catalogue just drop me a line and I'll send you a set. 
If you're running low on Whisper White and need some Basic White here are direct links to my online store:
* Note Cards & Envelopes and Memories & More Assorted Cards & Envelopes are on their way.
Enjoy The Moment is a stamp set I received as part of my Swag Box when I attended the virtual OnStage@Home event in November. It's on page 59 of the January-June Mini Catalogue and has pretty seed pod images from each Stampin' Up! market around the world. I've had some fun playing with it recently, and wanted to share this monochrome card I made with it:  I've been using the term "monochromatic" for years, but wanted to be sure I understood it's technical meaning accurately, so I looked it up. Here's what I found: "Monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base hue and extended using its shades, tones and tints. Tints are achieved by adding white and shades and tones are achieved by adding a darker color, grey or black." In this case, I used the single base hue, Just Jade, and offset it with white. It's a pretty simple layout, utilising 3 equal squares, 2 in the 2020-22 InColors DSP and one with the focal image. To see a few more monochromatic cards be sure you're signed up for my email newsletter and Facebook Group, because I'll be sharing different ones exclusively on those platforms.
These are the projects I made during my Facebook Live video this week. You can watch the replay on YouTube or Facebook. Go follow my Nancy's Nifty Notes Facebook Page and get notified when I go Live every Wednesday at 10:00 am AET.
They both feature products from the Fine Art Floral Suite - one of the images from the Art Gallery stamp set in particular. I inked the entire image in the pink inks, then went over the stems and leaf with my Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker's brush tip. On the video I show another way to get dual-toned flowers, so be sure to check it out. 
This one is stamped in Blushing Bride, since I think it goes with the piece of Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper (DSP) I mounted behind it. Then I did the 2-Step Stamping image on top in Versamark ink and added Heat & Stick Powder and Gilded Leafing.
This one was started the same way, with Petal Pink ink all over the image and leaf and stems coloured with the Old Olive Marker. Then I stamped that 2-Step image on top of the blossoms in Petal Pink ink for more colour variation before stamping in Versamark and adding Heat & Stick and Gilded Leafing.
Both cards have a panel. of Old Olive cardstock run through with the Painted Texture 3-D Embossing Folder. On the bottom one I tapped my Versamark ink pad on one side before adding the cardstock and running through my Big Boss (Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine). This allowed me to add Heat & Stick Powder and Gilded Leafing to this, as well. 
Here's what I used to make these cards:
It's been 6 or 7 years since Stampin' Up! carried Heat & Stick Powder, but with the Gilded Leafing Embellishment it's made a comeback. Here's a quick rundown of what it is and how to use it.
What is Heat & Stick Powder? It’s a powder that when heated becomes a glue to hold tight to fine, loose embellishments like Gilded Leafing, glitter, tiny beads and more. As with my embossing powders, I like to store it in a food storage container with a spoon for easy application. 
How do I use it?
It is a lot like our Embossing Powder…we sprinkle it onto images stamped in the sticky Versamark ink and heat it with our Heat Tool. Be careful to heat only until it just melts – too long and it dries out and is useless. 
Once it’s melted, what do I do?
With the Gilded Leafing Embellishment, just cover the melted Heat & Stick powder with plenty of leafing. I've transferred mine into a food storage container and just dip the piece of cardstock in it. Use a brush to clear off excess. I’ve found that long, sweeping brushing is great for getting off large flakes, then I switch to circular, scrubbing motions to get everything off except what’s stuck in the powder. That’s it! 
That's it! You now have a gilded image that's ready to add to your project.
Here's how I used this one:
Get your Heat & Stick Powder, Gilded Leafing Embellishment and the tools you need to use them in my online store! Just click one of the pictures below to go straight there.
 Monthly Medley I don’t know about you, but when I go to a restaurant I often choose the sampler plate…it’s too hard to choose just one main course when there are so many great things to try! That’s my model for the Monthly Medley class. It’s perfect for novice and experienced paper crafters wanting to experience a variety of designs, techniques and quality Stampin’ Up! products. A great way to try out a little bit of everything! Class format: This class will be held in-person as local guidelines allow, and appropriate distancing and sanitisation protocols will be maintained. If circumstances change class kits will be available to pick up or post and an online assembly session will be scheduled. Cost: $35 Location: Nancy’s Stamping Studio, 1801/151 Berkeley Street, Melbourne 3000 Dates: Tuesday and Saturday afternoons, 1:00 – 4:00 PM 16 & 19 January, RSVP by Tuesday, 12 January 16 & 20 February, RSVP by Tuesday, 9 February 16 & 20 March, RSVP by Tuesday, 9 March 17 & 20 April, RSVP by Tuesday, 6 April 15 & 18 May, RSVP by Tuesday, 4 May 15 & 19 June, RSVP by Tuesday, 8 June Product Playground Some days I go to my stamp shelf, pull out a set that appeals and just sit down and create several different designs in one go. It’s so satisfying to feel like I’ve really gotten a good play with my investment! I’ve designed the Product Playground classes to give you the same experience in a fun and easy format. Each 2-month series features one bundle (stamp set and coordinating punch or dies, plus a set colour palette of ink pads) that each participant purchases. Each month you will receive supplies and directions to make 2 each of 4 card designs, so that you wind up with 16 cards made from each product bundle. These classes are a perfect way to slowly build your stamping stash and confidence. Class format: these class series will be by kit (local pick-up or post options available) with an online assembly session. Cost: Class kits: $35 each, 2-month series commitment required; bundle prices will vary. Note: Participants will need to have their own basic card-making kit (Tear & Tape, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Bone Folder). Classes with bundles that include dies also require a die-cutting machine. Dates: Saturday afternoon, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Arrange A Wreath (Annual Catalogue p. 127)30 January 27 February RSVP Deadline: Thursday, 14 January Product To Be Announced 27 March 1 May RSVP Deadline: Thursday, 11 March Product To Be Announced 29 May 26 June RSVP Deadline: Thursday, 13 May Are you excited for the start of the January - June 2021 Mini Catalogue tomorrow? Do you have your wish list filled out? You should have the Fine Art Floral Suite at the top of it! I sat down during the holidays and in one day I made NINE totally different cards with this suite. I am excited to share one of them today:  The flowers in this Art Gallery stamp set are so lush - in large part because they are Two-Step stamps and can layer colour really easily! Photopolymer clear stamps mean lining up the images is a snap. All of the images have coordinating dies and there are 9 sentiments with 2 coordinating dies as well. For this card I cut a strip of the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper (DSP) and adhered it to my Thick White card base at an angle. Tip: cut the DSP strip on the long side and use your Paper Trimmer or Paper Snips to trim it to the card's edge. I stamped 3 flowers, using Flirty Flamingo ink for both layers of the Two-Step process. Then I used small petal stamp with Versamark ink, Heat & Stick Powder and the scrumptious Gilded Leafing. More details on how to do this process are coming soon.  The leaves are stamped in Pear Pizzazz and Soft Sea Foam. Hint: I snipped off the stems after stamping and die-cutting for this design...yes, you can do that! This card makes me smile - it's so fun and fresh! Watch for my other Fine Art Floral designs here on my blog, in my email newsletter and in my Nancy's Nifty Notemakers Facebook group. If you aren't following me everywhere you're going to miss something!  My brain has been whirling away the last few weeks, and now my content calendar is bursting with ideas! If you want to be sure you’re not missing a single thing you’ll need to be sure you’re connected with me. I am so excited to share my new stamping hangout, Nancy’s Nifty Notemakers, a private, exclusive Facebook group where all my stamping friends can meet, create, share and learn together. I will be posting a variety of content there, and encourage members to share their creations and stories, ask & answer questions, and build a fun, supportive stamping community. To join, click on the link and answer the questions to be approved. Subscribe to my email list right now so you’re all set to receive my stepped-up online newsletters! I will be sending exclusive projects, tool tips, techniques to try, and lots more. Keep your eyes open for these to come throughout the week. So I don’t flood your inbox, I will no longer be sending out my individual blog posts. Really - this is the last one! I’ll still be posting at least 3 times per week…you’ll just need to hop over to NancysNiftyNotes.com to see them. Take this opportunity right now to bookmark this address - or even set it as your startup page in your browser! My goal is to be sure that my stamping friends are receiving the best of what I have to offer…be sure you’re connected so you don’t miss out! Nancy’s Nifty Notemakers Exclusive Facebook Group Nancy’s Nifty Notes Blog Nancy’s Nifty Notes Newsletter |
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