Hello Honey, let's Build a Bouquet

Hi Beauties~

Today we are going to build a bouquet with Petite Petals and one of the newest Stampin' Up! In-Color's Hello Honey.  I saw a similar card and was inspired to create this card as I was browsing through my newly built Facebook page, I wish I knew who posted it, so I could give them credit for the inspiration.

I just love this color and the new Washi Tape that goes perfectly with this card, don't you agree?  Let me know your favorite In-Color.

 

Petite Petals Wood Stamp Set	133152
Price: $15.95
One shape, one idea, but six lovely flower designs to grow a diverse and gorgeous garden. You'll love how these wood mount images coordinate with the Petite Petals Punch and make perfect posies a reality. Set Quantity: 6

Petite Petals Punch	133322
Price: $12.95

Happy Stampin' Beauties!!! ~ Jean Piersanti Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Good Crafternoon - You've been framed!

Hi Beauties~

I love my crafternoons!  It is when I get a little time alone to do my crafts (usually on a weekend).  Today, I want to show you how I turned the Hardwood stamp into a frame rather than just a mere background.  I stamped crumbcake card stock with baked brown sugar ink, then using my Stampin' Trimmer, I cut out the inside of the card stock to the size I wanted.  Then I spritz it with water and crumpled it to get a more weathered wood look.  This made a perfect frame for my flower.  Using Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities to color in my stamped images, I believe these inks make the images come to life.  I just love the new blendabilites and can't wait to see more and more colors come out in the future.  I used the standard A2 card size and trimmed the opposite corners with a my corner rounder punch.  These are just a few of the items that I used to create the Sympathy Card pictured below.

 Remember, just because it is a background stamp, doesn't mean it has to be used only as a background.  Get those creativity juices flowing and have a wonderful CRAFTERNOON !!!

In my Opinion:  Although the clear stamps are less expensive, I prefer the wood stamps for large backgrounds.  It makes it much easier and less messy.  Plus it's always ready with very little prep time.

 

Hardwood Wood Stamp Set	133032
Price: $17.95
When you walk into a house and see beautiful hardwood floors, you instantly drool. Get that same reaction to your cards with this wood mount background stamp.

Happy Stampin' Beauties!!! ~ Jean Piersanti Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Partridge & Pear Tree

Hi Beauties~

Today I want to share with you a couple of cards I made this week.  I just received my Partridge and Pear stamp set from the now available Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog and just had to play with it.  I used my Blendabilities markers to color these two cards.  If you want to learn how I made the quilted look, or see my full view of the holiday catalog follow my youtube channel, and keep an eye out this weekend for both.

What a different a change of color can make!

Check out the new Holidays Catalog by clicking here now!


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Partridge & Pears Wood-Mount Stamp Set	133854
Price: $17.95
How do you balance holiday tradition with something new? With a proverbial partridge in a pear tree, of course! Adorn your cards, invitations, and gifts with the perfect finishing touch. Set quantity: 5.

Happy Stampin' Beauties!!! ~ Jean Piersanti Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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New Logo and Weekly Deals

Hiya Beauties ~

I just love this new picture that my cousin Jim at Doody Doodles made for me and had to share it with you all.  What are your thought?  I think it is the beez knees!!!  I have been doing some stamping, but not been able to get the pictures uploaded yet.  I will be doing some more videos today as well as some pictures of some pretty cards that I have made.  I will get them up as soon as possible, but I just had to share this great little picture that Jimbo made for me.

I also wanted to give you this weeks weekly deals as well.  There are a couple of great items I know I will be ordering, how about you?  If you see something you want, please order directly from me online 24/7.

Happy Stampin' Beauties!!! ~ Jean Piersanti Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Copy and Share Everything - Pinch Top Box - Throwback Thursday

 Hi Beauties~

It's Throwback Thursday, so get out all those retired stamps, DSP, and colors...

I am so happy that their are so many wonderful stampers out there that I can learn from.  Just like you learn from me, I learn from others.  In the stamping world we often  use the acronym C.A.S.E., it means Copy And Share Everything.  I am casing a wonderful Pinch Top Box from Sam at Pootles.co.uk.  I saw this great box on Pinterest and had to CASE it for you.  I think this will make some great boxed gifts for Christmas this year.  So quick and easy.  All you need is a Simply Scored., some scissors and tape or glue.  A little decorating and you are good to go.

Measurements
Cardstock – 8 1/4 x 11″
Score on the LONG side at 2, 5 1/4, 7 1/4, 10 1/2″
Score on the SHORT side at 2, 6, 7″
DSP Panels - bottome piece 3 x 2 1/2″  and top piece is 3 x 1″




Happy Stampin' Beauties!!! ~ Jean Piersanti Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Washi Wednesday - Congratulations Card using Washi Tape

Hi Beauties~  It's HUMP DAY!!! you know what that means???  That's right... It's WASHI WEDNESDAY <smile>

I love Washi Wednesdays, I hope you like it as much as I do.  I am so excited with all the new washi tapes that are out nowadays.  Stampin' Up!  has also come out with a whole bunch of new decorative tapes as well.  I just ordered them and am expecting UPS' Mr. Brown to deliver them by end of say tomorrow (so sad that it wasn't in time for this card).  I will make sure that I have the new tapes to show you next Wednesday.


Another one of my favorite are the Sassy Salutations stamp set.  It is only a small set of 6, but you can use it for so many occasions, I find myself using this set so often.

Sassy Salutations Clear Stamp Set	126707
Price: $17.95
Can I get a Z-snap? The greetings may not have a lot of sass, but the font sure does! This clear mount set is awesome for those fun cards and projects. Set Quantity: 6. First appeared in 2014-2015 Annual Catalog. Don't forget to check out this weeks deals:   For Weekly Deals Click the link below: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1634&dbwsdemoid=2093073

Happy Stampin' Beauties!!! ~ Jean Piersanti Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Reverse, Reverse... How to stamp a reverse image

Hi Beauties~

Ever wondered how stampers get that mirror reverse image?  If so, I want to show you how.  I made this card using wax paper to create this reverse mirror image.  Please read all the way to the bottom to see the youtube video created just for you!

I am really enjoying creating cards for my family and friends and more importantly sharing my "how to" with you so you can share with your family and friends as well.  If you too, are interested in demonstrating your techniques and stamping with your friends and family, please feel free to sign up as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and start your own business today.  I am sure you will enjoy it just as much as I do.  I would love to have you on my team and help you start your independent business today.  If becoming a demonstrator is not your passion today, then please feel free to follow me and  stamp along until you are ready.  For sneek peaks of future posts, see my videos and subscribe at www.youtube.com/stampinupgirl

Stamp set used in the featured card: Wetlands

 

Wetlands Wood Stamp Set	126695
Price: $21.95
Things are getting marshy in here! These wetland wood mount images are perfect for watercoloring and you'll love the all-purpose greetings also included. Set Quantity: 6 Featured Tool in this card:  Brayer

Brayer	102395
Price: $12.50
Provides uniform inking to larger areas like background stamps, or use it to create special ink effects. Includes handle and soft rubber attachment.

Happy Stampin' Beauties!!! ~ Jean Piersanti Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Washi Wednesday is back...

Hi Beauties~

Here is the first Washi Wednesday in six months.  Sorry it has been so long - I have missed just as much as you.  I was so exited to be back in my studio again.  Today I am going to show you a couple of tips when making this card.  Can you tell by the picture what they are?

If not, watch this video to find out!

Don't forget to check out this weeks weekly deals.

Happy Stampin' Beauties!!! ~ Jean Piersanti Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Stamping in New York.... Back in Arizona with more stamping to come !!!

Hi Beauties~

I am back from New York for a few weeks and am already loving being home in Arizona!  I don't even mind the heat!  I am back to ALL my stamp sets and most importantly, my Big Shot!!!

I can't wait to get back into making more videos for you all.  I did make some cards for our hotel guests quite often and they really enjoyed them.  Here are some of the cards I made while in NY.  Hope you enjoy them.

 This is a card that I made for my Dad's Birthday.  I used the What's you type for the background.

 This one I gave to my my grandson Trent for his first birthday, using Gorgeous Grunge and What's your type.  This card is similar to my Dad's birthday card.  That is because I made them on the same day because they both have the same birthday.

 This card was a fun one.  I sed the fleshtome blendabilities for the doggie.  I made this one for my brother.  He started his own salsa company called Mags & Tilly Salsa.  He couldn't go wrong because it taste just like my Grandma Esther's salsa.  I am so proud of him and can't wait to see where this venture takes him.

This card was just one of those happy accidents.  I was very pleased with the outcome and everyone who sees it, has told me how pretty it is.  I will show you in a later video how I did it.  So keep your eyes out for it.  I originally made it for my Mom, since I was really missing her.  My parents live in California, so we were 3000 miles from each other.  Well instead of sending this card, I decided to keep the card and drive cross country to go home and see her.  It was a great week!  I cried as soon as I saw her... No matter how old you get, it is always so comforting to be hugged by your Mom and Dad.

Happy Stampin' Beauties!!! ~ Jean Piersanti Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Baby - Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

Hi Beauties~

My sister-in-law is pregnant and expecting her first child this month.  She lives across the country and I wanted to give her something she could use immediately.  So I made a stack of Thank you cards, as she just had a baby shower.

I sent them and within two days I received a lovely thank you from her.  She was so excited to be able to send a handmade personal card to the guests who attended her shower.  It warms my heart to know that she loves my crafts and appreciated the time that was put in to make a dozen thank you cards for her.  I also made a matching box using and idea from my June My Paper Pumpkin pinwheel, with just a quick scissor technique. 

Hope you like it.

Happy Stampin' Beauties!!! ~ Jean Piersanti Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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