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This card uses the Builder Wheels that debuted in the Summer Mini. These Builder Wheels work with the Jumbo Wheel Handle. You can mix and match the wheels any way you want... 1,2 or 3 at at time in the handle. A Triple Cell Cartridge makes it so easy to ink up the builder wheels in any combo of colors you want.

This card uses the Posy Party Wheel and the Bees & Blossoms Wheel. I left the center space on the Spindle empty to leave a blank area that is perfect for the ribbon. This is the new 1/2" Stitched Poly Robbon in Pear Pizzaz. So soft and wonderful!

I inked the wheels with Rich Razzleberry ink and rolled them onto Whisper White for the main panel and again onto the Rich Razzleberry background layer.

I used the Tiny Tags stamp set and the Medium Jewelry Tag Punch to make the little sentiments. I also added a couple of the new Rhinestones in the flower centers for a little bling.

Itty Bitty Blog Post

This is one of the cards we made at a Stampin' Up! Party hosted by Jennifer on Sunday.
Here are the details....
Stamps: Itty Bitty Bits 117056 Wood Mount or 120060 Clear Mount
Teeny Tiny Wishes 115370
Paper: Whipser White 100730, Daffodil Delight 119683, Island Oasis DSP 117173
Ink: Pumpkin Pie 105216, Old Olive 102277, Rose Red 101778
Accessories: Bitty Buttons 118761, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches 118309, Linen Thread 104199, Paper Piercer 116631, Mat Pack 105826, Heart to Heart Extra Large Punch 119881

Watercolor Trio Kit

Here are the details for the Watercolor Trio Kit.

The kit will make 3 each of the 3 cards shown above. The top card has 3 different treatment options for the Old Olive layer... embossing, punching or tearing. Depending on what you like or have for supplies you can do it however you like. The embossed option is shown above, the other 2 options are shown in the instructions.

Cost: $12 (plus shipping if required)

In the kit: All of the consumables (paper, ribbon, buttons) cut to size to make 9 cards, complete instructions for assembly.

What else you will need: (this is what I used, you can always substitute other colors, stamp sets, etc.)

Watercolor Trio Stamp Set (#117050 wood mount, #120084 clear mount)
Old Olive Classic Ink (#102277)

Regal Rose Classic Ink (#105211)

Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (#100908)

Whisper White Craft Ink (#101731)

Certainly Celery Classic Ink (#105217)

Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink (#105210)

VersaMark Ink (#102283)

Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (#100079)

Pretty In Pink Stampin' Write Marker (#100045)

Regal Rose Marker (#105108)

Pumpkin Pie Marker (#105115)

Elegant Eggplant Marker (#105234)

Snail Adhesive (#104332 or refill #104331)

Other supplies: (these are additional items that I used)
Dimensionals (#104430), Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set (#115370), Border Punches, Big Shot, Embossing Folders

These kits are being cut as they are ordered. The other supplies needed are available through my website or you can e-mail me (jamb1997 at roadrunner dot com) to order as well. Let me know if you have any questions.

Stamp Sets Need a Good Home!

I've done the difficult task of weeding out a few stamp sets.
These sets are for sale to a good home.

Papetrey Ink Stamps:
Butterfly Kisses Sold
Around and About Sentiments Sold
Faux Ribbon Sold
Its's A Celebration Sold
Mixed Messages Sold
Boxes, Bags and Tags and Favor it Baby Sold
Wise Owl and Wise Owl Bellies Sold
Out of the Box Sold
Mailbox Greetings Sold
Background Basics: Spots and Dots $8.00

My Favorite Things
Happpy Occasions $8.00

All of these stamps have been gently used and are in excellent shape with only minor staining. Leave a comment here or email me if you are interested in any of these. Make sure you leave your email in the comment so I can get back to you.
Shipping will be $4.95 for up to 3 sets. (I think I can cram that many into a priority envelope anyway.) I can only ship them in the United States. Paypal will work for me if it works for you. Otherwise I'm sure we can figure something out. I will update with more sets (when I can get around to cleaning out more) and those that have been claimed as needed. Feel free to contact me at jamb1997(at)roadrunner.com if you have any quesitons.

Summer Mini and Class Samples

Got a few examples of stuff from the new Summer Mini that we will be making in class on May 15th.

The first one uses the new stamp set called Go Graduate. This one is actually a money holder. (These are our highschool colors, if you are coming to class and want a different color combo please let me know.) There will also be a non-graduation variety of of this card but I'm still working on that one. I will share as soon as I have it done.

This card uses Elements of Style! Beautiful set!

This is my favorite card for this class.... so far. It uses the gown stamp from the Blissful Bride set. I also used some of the Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (new in the Summer Mini as well) on the dress. Gives it the perfect amount of glitz with out making the card too over the top.

There is a link to the Summer Mini over there ----->

If you want to come to class and make these great cards (and one more) let me know. Remember if you bring a friend who has never attended a class before, you get to choose and item from the freebie bin OR take $5 off the cost of the class. When your friend comes back to a second class she will get her choice from the freebie basket.

Here are the class details:

May 15th, 12:30, in Poolyanna' Parlor at MCQS. Cost $25 Please bring the basics.. scissors, pencil, adhesive..

Birthday Flip Book

Just a quick look at another of the flip books I have made. This one is uses the Happy B-day Simply Scrappin' kit. Just one of the choices available for the class on April 17th. Check out all of the class details here on this post. There is still time to sign up! Let me know if you have any questions... Hopefully I can get some photos in this and the Christmas one before class, eeek!

Flip Book Class Details

These little memory books may look complicated but they are really simple to make. This class will show you just how quick and easy they really are. With one Simply Scrappin’ kit you will be able to make two 6"x6" flip books. The class will show you how to make the base of the book. How you decorate it with the pattern papers and self-adhesive die cuts is completely up to you. Bring your photos along if you want.

The Christmas Jingle Scrappin' Kit (shown in the samples) is perfect to get last years holiday photos off of the camera and into an album!

Here are the details:
April 17th at 10:30 a.m. in Pollyanna’s Parlor at MCQS Cost $35
Included in the cost of this class:
* detailed written instructions (with photos) for making the flip book base
* one Simply Scrappin’ kit of your choice (pages 164-167 in the Idea Book and Catalog or here online)
* a length of a coordinating ribbon for closure tie
* Sticky Strip for putting the base of the book together
*Use of my punches, inks, Big Shot and dies for the day to help decorate your flip books.
*As an extra class bonus you will be able to order the stamp set that coordinates with your Scrappin’ kit at 10% off the catalog price. Those stamp sets are listed in the details of the kits. (Make sure your order it when you sign up if you want to have it for the class.)

Please bring:
12” paper cutter, a ruler, scissors, a pencil and adhesive. Since we have access to the classroom all day feel free to bring a lunch and make a day of it.
You can leave your payments at MCQS or contact me for other payment options and if you wish to order any coordinating items for your flip book. Make sure you make a note of what Scrappin’ Kit you want.
All payments and kit choices must be received by April 2nd. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

A little Thank You

Just jumping in on the old blog to post this card I made a couple of weeks ago. I love how it came out. Trendy trees and Tiny Tags. And yes I am still using that Sweet Pea designer series paper. A nice manly card I think. Those are so hard to come up with at the last minute so I like to have a few on hand that I can just add a sentiment to.

The wind is whipping here something fierce so I had better go before the power does.

Baby Giraffe

I've got another super quick card today. This is yet another pattern in the Sweet Pea DSP collection. I seriously love every one of the patterns in this stack.

The little giraffe is from Fox and Friends. He is inked up with So Saffron and I used a sponge dauber to ink a little bit of Chocolate Chip onto his mane and tail before I stamped him onto Whisper White. Yet again I have used the Tiny Tags set and the Medium Jewelry punch for the "baby" tag. This set and punch are going to get some serious use from me. I may have to beg Stampin' Up! to make more little sentiments and words to fit it. I bet I can find some more in my big ol' stash somewhere that will fit. A good mission.... and maybe I can get some stamp organizing done at the same time? yea right!

The little scalloped oval was done using the Movers and Shapers. The giraffe is actually stamped on the Whisper White base that shows through the oval window. I just sponged a little Chocolate Chip around the window and it makes it look almost like a shadow. That is a great way to get the look of layers without actually layering.

To find out more about the Movers and Shapers Dies and Windows check out my this post. And if you would like to browse the newest Stampin' Up! catalogs and merchandise you can go here or you can find the links to download the catalogs right over there ------>

Movers And Shapers Tutorial... Kind of

After I posted my little heart cards I had a couple of questions about the Movers and Shapers die that I used to make the heart cut out on the front of the card.
The Movers and Shapers Dies from Stampin' Up! are great. You can punch a shape anywhere in your card, regular punches can only reach so far. The shapes are made to nest with many of the Stampin' Up! punches for great layering and nesting. I made a little photo tutorial to help me explain how to use them. So here we go...

*sorry, some of these photos are a little out of whack.. I took them late last night. If you click on them they should get bigger*

There are two parts to the Movers and Shapers die "system" (for lack of a better word). The first part is the Bigz die. This die has a large metal surface that holds the window dies with magnets. This die also cuts and scores a standard size card base. (The card will fold on top.)


The other part of this system is the window dies. When you buy the Movers and Shapers Bigz die it comes with the Curly Label window (bottom window die in photo). I also own the Punch set of windows that are available in the main catty (top 4 window dies). These particular windows coordinate with the matching SU punches creating perfect mats and layers. There are also Holiday Window Dies available (they are on my list, hee-hee).

A few examples of how the windows look when cut and how their shapes (the darker colors) nest with the coordinating punch shapes (the lighter colors). The Curly Label Window also has an added scored detail around the window.
To use the Movers and Shapers first decide where you want your window cut from your card. I have a piece of graph paper inside my die (covering the metal base) that allows me to place my window more evenly (not my idea.. can't take credit for that one!).

You can cut a standard sized card and window with one crank through the Big Shot by covering the outer cutting lines with your card stock.

Or you can place a smaller, pre-cut card inside the cutting lines and only cut the window. If you just want the shape from the window simply run a small scrap big enough to cover the window through. You get the idea.....

Starting at the bottom you will need to stack one Extended Cutting Pad, the Movers and Shapers die (with window placed where you want it) facing up, card stock and the other Extended Cutting Pad on top. Run this stack through you Big Shot.

Tada, it is that easy!

A few tips I learned so far...

..experiment with the dies and shapes to find the best spot for your window on scrap before you cut your card. (Ask me how I know?!)

.. don't toss the shapes leftover when you make a window. Keep them for use later.

.. you can cut along the outer score marks on the Curly Label window to create a larger window opening.

.. if I'm making a smaller card I cut to size and score the card first. Then I line up my score line with the score line on the Bigz die. Just make sure that none of the card is hanging over the cut lines on the die.

.. you can cut a standard size card base (4 1/4 wide x 11 long) first and then run it through. Just make sure to line up the card base with the cut lines on the Bigz die. A little bit of an edge might get trimmed off but it shouldn't be noticeable. If you have trouble getting a nice shaped card try cutting your card base either a bit wider or smaller (maybe 1/8" - 1/4"). This allows the card to either stay just inside the cut lines or allows a little extra to be trimmed off without losing any of your card base.

.. I know that some Bigz die will work in other die cut machines. I have not tried the Movers and Shapers in anything other than the Big Shot so I can not vouch for how it will work. I know one problem is that the Sizzix cutting pads are wider than those that come with other machines. In most cases the Bigz die itself will fit through other machines but the cutting pads will not. Bigz dies require the Extended Cutting Plates (the long ones) and I know, having owned a little green machine (wink, wink) the cutting pads that come with it are not long enough. Some people have found ways around this (shaving down Sizzix plates, piecing together one or more other plates) but I again I can not recommend any of these because I have not tried them myself and do not know what effect it would have on your machine or dies.

I hope this helps take some of the mystery out of the Movers and Shapers Dies. If you have any questions feel free to email me or leave a comment here. Just remember if you leave a comment, leave your email too so that I can get back to you.

Have a great day!