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 I have a few exciting announcements this month! First is my Big Shot Layaway Plan, available until August 31st. Be sure to check out the aluminum can notepad tutorial at the bottom of this newsletter to see just one thing you can do with it, and then get your Big Shot Package!
The next one is my Online Stamp Club. It's a great way to budget your purchases, and you'll receive exciting benefits for joining!
Check out my Crop'n Card Class offering later this month. You'll find the information about halfway down the newsletter.
In August Stampin' Up! is also offering a Buy-3-Get-1-Free Special on Designer Series Paper, so be sure and stock up!
I hope you enjoy this month's newsletter. Be sure to read it all the way through, there's lots here! As always, if you have questions or comments feel free to contact me.
Happy Stampin'!
 What's your reason for not scrapbooking? Do you feel you don't have the time or space? Here's your solution...go digital!
Here we used a designer template from My Digital Studio to create this page. Just drop in my photos and add a little title. So quick and easy! Supplies:- My Digital Studio (118108)
- Sunset Serenade Template from Sunset Serenade Digital Kit (124229)
Directions:
- Open My Digital Studio
- Choose Photo Books and Individual Pages
- Choose 8 x 8 size
- Choose Designer
- Choose Sunset Serenade
- Add three photos
- Add journaling in suggested spaces
You're done!!! You can also play around with the template by clicking on the individual elements and moving them, changing their color, or deleting them. You can also delete a photo frame or resize it. The template is a good starting point for customizing your page.
CARD'N CROP: STRENGTH & HOPE:
 The Card'n Crop classes teach you how to take your favorite card and turn it into a beautiful scrapbook page. All supplies are included, along with full-color PDF tutorial. And no experience is necessary!
This month's card and scrapbook projects feature the Strength & Hope and Notes & Details stamp sets. The soothing colors and pretty elements make a perfect backdrop for memories of all types. The simple style of this project makes your photos the highlight and allows you to preserve your cherished moments without a lot of fuss or time. Be inspired and create a page that will be a treasured reminder of your special memories and a card that will touch the heart of whoever receives it.
Sign up with a friend I've never met before and you both will receive a special gift the day of class! Take advantage of the Early Bird price and register soon. Space is limited, and payment reserves your spot.
WHEN: Saturday, August 27th, 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: My home in Graham, WA
FEE: $15 Early Bird (by Aug. 13th)
$18 August 14th and after
Stampin' Up! will donate $2 for every Strength & Hope stamp set purchased, available through August 31st. Purchase this stamp set through me by August 13th at the special class price and I will have it for you when you arrive -- available for class participants only.
If the times and/or dates are not convenient for you, we can always schedule one of these classes in your own home.
Or you can purchase the tutorial only, delivered via
e-mail straight to your In Box:
Purchase three months of
Crop'n Card PDF tutorials and SAVE!
 What evokes the feeling of a beautiful warm summer day at the beach more than surf, sand, and surfboards!
To make the sand to stack your surfboards tear a sheet of Designer Series Paper into strips so the white shows on the edges, curving the tear as you go. I call it the "Torn Paper Landscape" technique. :-) SUPPLIES:
Stamps & Wheels: Summer Splash Stamp Set (wood-123035 or clear-123037); Swirls & Curls Verses Hostess Stamp Set (w-123015/c-123017)
Card Stock & Paper: Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" x 11" Card Stock (#102067), 5-1/8" x 4-1/8"; River Rock 8-1/2" x 11" Card Stock (#108640), 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; Very Vanilla 8-1/2" x 11" Card Stock (#101650), 2" x 3"; Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" x 11" Card Stock (#119683), 2-1/2" x 5"; Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (#117157), River Rock words pattern Ink Pads: Early Espresso Classic (119670); Calypso Coral Classic (122939) Stampin' Write Markers: Tempting Turquoise (100058), Daffodil Delight (119677), Poppy Parade (119801) & In Color 2011-2013 (123002 - Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral & Island Indigo)
Accessories & Tools: Early Espresso/White Baker's Twine (123124); 1-3/8" Circle Punch (119860); 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch (119854); Sponge Dauber (102892); SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Fold & crease River Rock card base.
2. Tear strips of paper from sheet of River Rock Patterns, shouldn't need more than 2. Tear in half. Lay strips on Tempting Turquoise piece, topmost strip first and adhere with SNAIL in the middle of the strip. Trim edges.
3. Color surfboard image with markers, huff and stamp on Very Vanilla piece. Cut out each one. Tuck slightly under the "sand" as desired and adhere with Mini Glue Dot.
4. Stamp hello image with Early Espresso Pad on one end of Daffodil Delight piece. Center and punch out with circle punch. Punch scallop circle from same piece. Daub edges with Calypso Coral and adhere circle to scallop circle. Attach to upper corner of turquoise piece with Stampin' Dimensional.
5. Wrap bottom of layer with Baker's Twine and tie bow. Tie knot first to make it easier.
6. Adhere layer to card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.
To make a coordinating envelope, stamp surfboards with Early Espresso or Calypso Coral pads (stamped off to lighten image) on left front side and flap of Very Vanilla Medium Envelope (107300).
More Than Just Paper
 Did you know you can use many various materials other than paper with the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine? Here's a fun project that is unique: the covers of the flower-shaped note pad are from pieces of aluminum cans and embellished with a flattened bottle cap!
This project uses the inside (silver) part of the can, but it's fun to experiment with various designs on the outside of cans, too! And yes, it is safe to put both of these materials through the Big Shot!
(Tip: use an old set of Standard Cutting Pads for the bottle caps, as they tend to leave deeper grooves than other materials do).
Use copy paper, designer papers, or card stock for the note pad filler.
SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Occasions Alphabet (117090)
Card Stock: Marina Mist (119682) & Daffodil Delight (119683)
Ink: Classic pads- Pacific Point (111837) & Daffodil Delight (119667)
Accessories: Punches: 1/16" Circle Punch (101227), 1 ¾" Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch (119868); Crop-A-Dile (108362), Sponge Daubers (102892); Paper Daisies (119243), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), 2011-2013 In Color Designer Printer Brads (122940), Big Shot Machine (113439), Textured Impressions Embossing Folders: Elegant Lines (119277) & Perfect Polka Dots (117335), 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon-Daffodil Delight (119254), Flower Folds Bigz XL Die (115970), Extended Cutting Pads (113478), Standard Cutting Pads (113475), Aqua Painter (103954), Paper Cutter (104152)
Other: Aluminum Cans (soda, iced tea, beer etc) -emptied and cleaned; sharp scissors; copy paper
Instructions:
1. Cut off tops and bottoms of aluminum can using sharp scissors (make sure you cut off the rounded sections so the aluminum can lay flat). Layer two pieces over whichever size flower you want your pad to be on the Flower Folds Die and run through Big Shot with Extended Cutting Pads on top and bottom of die.
2. Insert aluminum flowers (one at a time) into Elegant Lines Embossing Folder and run through Big Shot-make sure you do this twice, as you need a front and back for pad. Set aside.
3. Use Aqua Painter and ink from lid of yellow ink pad and brush color over curves largest size Paper Daisy. Punch out one scallop circle using Marina Mist cardstock; use Pacific Point ink and sponge dauber to accent scallop edges. Layer this on top of paper daisy. Set aside.
4. Run bottle cap through Big Shot machine between Standard Cutting Pads using Platform, to flatten the cap. Punch hole in center using Crop-A-Dile. Layer this on top on the scallop circle. Run Daffodil cardstock through Big Shot using Polka Dot Embossing folder, then punch out one 1" circle, using 1/16" circle punch in center. Layer this on top of bottle cap. Layer all materials in step 4 on top of one aluminum flower. Punch through all layers in center through aluminum using the Paper Piercing Tool & Mat pack.Insert brad in center of all layers and secure behind aluminum flower.
5. Line up second aluminum flower behind first, then use Crop-A-Dile to punch hole in top of one of the flower loops.
6. Run about 6 pieces of copy paper cut to 4 ¼" x4 1/4" through Big Shot using Flower Fold Die-repeat as many times as is necessary depending on how thick you want your pad to be. Line up with one of aluminum flowers and punch hole for ribbon in all papers.
7. Stamp the centers of each piece of paper with stamps of your choice, or leave blank. Insert papers in between aluminum flower pieces, then tie ribbon through hole.
Enjoy your unique note pad or give it away as a gift!
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Question - I don't sew... what would I do with the Designer Fabric that Stampin' Up! sells (p. 196 in the Idea Book & Catalog)?
Answer: The Designer Fabric is not just for seamstresses! Here are just a few ideas:
- Run the fabric through your Big Shot with a flower die to create wonderful fabric flower accents that can be used on your 3D projects or attached to your clothing with a pin.
- Flattering floral accents could be used as a focal feature on a cardfront or a scrapbook page.
- You could use the fabric to cover your art journal (item 108495), or use it as a background for a framed photo.
- Use the Big Shot Fabric Adhesive Roll (item 122194) with your iron to adhere the fabric if you are not handy with a needle and thread.
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