Stamping With Trina

only 3 weeks until christmas?

Wow
I think I need to do some catching up!  Ill post a bunch of items today for all of the 12 weeks I missed.

Would you believe this is a formula can? To think I was throwing them out all these years, I could have need making really cool gift cans.  Instead of me tryingto post a tutorial Ill just refer you to the experts  in this - the Split Coast stampers gurus. click the link below for directions- I think you may have to be a splitcoast member- dont worry its free!!!

Paper Bow

Tag punch star

I did use the Blizzard wrapping paper from the Mini- but its discontinued now. You can  get the celebrations paper- its in the more traditional Christmas Colors.   The Chocolate ribbon is from the mini- but you can still get it- its 2 for 1 on sale until Dec 15.

If you purchase gift certificated from me this month I will be wrapping them in  a can similar to this- so get your wish lit to me and ask for a gift certificate too!

paper ornament instructions

I realized that I didnt post the instructions yet

1. Cut 8  2x2 inch squares of double sided paper
2. Fold all in half and then in half again-OPEN
3. Fold in half Diagonally -ONCE                                                                                 

4. Fold corners in                                                                                                            

5. Do this with all 8 squares of paper
6  To join them all together - glue together on the flat sides                                                               

7 Form a ring of all 8 folded pieces
8 To add  ribbon- punch a small hole through on a the flat parts and string ribbon through- add an embellishment in the middle such as a large brad or Large flat back pearl.

Another sample- this is using 2.5 x2.4 squares

7 weeks until Christmas

Well its not long until we get our stocking full of coal- hopefully you get something better!  I missed last weeks entry so this week has 2 samples with instructions.

The first sample is an acetate card- Acetate is a fancy word for clear  plastic paper- AKA  overhead projector paper. I used the cheapest one I could find at  Staples.

1 Cut Acetate sheet in half- you can get 2 quarter fold cards from one piece of 8.5 x 11 Acetate.

2. Stamp doodle on front with white stazon

3. On white shimmery piece- stamp one with blue image

4. Layer with navy CS

5 .Attach to front using 2 glue dots

6. Attach Silver piece-BEHIND- on the back of the front of the card( if that makes sense) make sure to line it up with the blue

7. Close card and mount 2nd blue piece with glue dots on the very back of card- lineup with silver.   

8. Stamp sentiment with silver on second white piece. Attach on inside with glue dots- lining up with the blue piece from the back of the card.

9. Wrap a silver cord around spine of card

9 weeks to Go

Here is another great card - part of my special addition series. This is a really simple card that brings out the artist in you- or the child that likes to color with Crayons!

Step 1. Stamp image with Basic Black ink. you need to use a water proof ink that will not run as you will be adding a wet element to this image.

Step 2. Color image in using Stampin'  Up's  Water Color Wonder Crayons. Color just like you would with regular crayons( yes you should stay in the lines)  You can fill in image dark or lightly depending on how intense you would like the color to be.

Step 3. Use the blender pen to blend the crayon together. The crayons are water color paint so as you blend each color it will look like you painted the picture  in. Work on one color at a time and clean pen each time by wiping off on scrap paper.

Step 4. Layer  with the designer Dashing Paper, Old Olive Card Stock and Red Ribbon. Make the main image stand out by using the dimentionals.

Thats it- very simple- but I love the Card!
If you are interested in purchasing the supplies for this card I have the perfect kit for you.  The kit includes;
Jolliest Time of the year Stamp Set( set of 4 stamps)
One set of Water Color Wonder Crayons(  Water color Pencils may be substituted in)
10 Pre-Cut Cards  ( in colors and Designer paper shown)  and 10 envelopes
5 Feet of Real Red Ribbon
100 Stampin Dimentionals
1 Blender Pen( Double ended)
1 Basic  Black Stampin' Spot Ink Pad

The total Price of the Kit is  regular price $76.35( plus shipping and GST of  12.67)) but you may

purchase it for only $65.00( plus shipping and GST of 10.80)

Offer is Valid until Nov 7, 2007
Please contact me for details or more instruction using the Water Color  Crayons or Pencils

10 weeks to Go

   10 weeks to go until Christmas- 10 weeks doesn't seem like enough time for me!   Here is a card that was a hit at my World Card Making Day even last Saturday. Below is the instructions to make the card and a special if you would like to purchase all the items to make these Christmas
Cards.

1. Stamp Snowflake outline  with Blue Bayou ink.

2. Stamp inside image with Soft Sky ink. With larger Stamps it sometime helps to stamp backwards- Lay the stamp down and place paper on top of the stamp. Rub lightly and try not to move paper. ( or use a brayer on top)

3. Rub 2 way glue pen on where you would glitter. I love glitter so I covered the whole snowflake.

4. Pour Glitter over top of whole card- make sure you have something to collect excess glitter.

 

5 Stamp Winter Wishes on top , layer white with Blue Bayou Paper and Soft Sky Paper.  It is a very easy card and its so pretty.Best of all it has GLITTER!

Recipe:
Supersize Snowflake (Double mounted with both snowflakes)
Blue Bayou Ink  and Card Stock
Soft Sky ink and Card Stock
2 Way Glue Pen
Glitter

Special- Purchase a kit that contains the stamp set, inks, glue and glitter and I will give you all the precut card stock you need to complete 10 cards, including envelopes.

Kit Price  62.45 plus shipping and GST
Card Set  for 10 cards- FREE

For more information please contact me  458-6422