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Case-Out Thursdays - Spooky Night Owl

Good Morning Fellow Stampers ~

It's socked in cold and rain today!!  Sure wish I could stay curled up in bed with a good book!  Doesn't that just sound blissful??  Ahhh well, it's off to work we go!!  Miss Sadie will have to keep the bed warm for me until I get home!!  😉

 

It's time for our CASE-Out Thursday installment this week.  And I think it's time we step into some spooky Halloweeny fun -- what do you think??  I'm ready to turn the page in the catalog and start playing with more new product . . . how about you?

 

So today's CASE is a real change-up from the item we're CASEing in the 2017 Holiday Occasions Catalog.  So come along everyone . . . let's open today's suitcase, and see what's inside . . .

 

 

 

Spooky Night Suite -

Pg. 52 - Holiday Occasions Catalog 2017

 

Today we're going to do a CASE of the cute little project hiding to the left-hand side of the page about mid-way back next to the lollipop box.

Now, the reality is that this is actually one of our new and fantabulous pizza boxes all done up on the outside with probably some wonderful treat hiding inside.

BUT ~~ we are going to take this project and turn it into a cute card.  So let me show you how to CASE an idea and make it your own!!

 

 

Design Colorology

 

Very Vanilla

Basic Black

Pumpkin Pie

 

 Stamps, and Ink, and Paper . . . Oh, My! 

 

Stamps: Spooky Cat [Item # 144749]
Paper:  Thick Very Vanilla (11" x 4-1/4", scored at 5-1/2" - cardbase); Spooky Night Designer Series Paper (3" x 3" cut out of the Tree/Moon square; 4-1/4" x 2-1/2" of the thin multi-stripe against black background [backside of tree/moon square paper]; fussy cut of one of the witch's hats);  Basic Black (3-1/8" x 3-1/8"; 5-3/8" x 4-1/8"); Paper Pumpkin (4-1/4" x 2-3/4"; 5-1/4" x 4"); Regular Very Vanilla (scrap for "web" and sentiment; 5-1/8" x 3-7/8")
Inks:  Archival Basic Gray [Item #140932]; Paper Pumpkin Stampin' Write Marker
Other: Classic Label Punch [Item #141491]; Vintage Crochet Trim [Item #144611]; Black Rhinestone Jewels [Item #144639]; Fast Fuse Adhesive [Item #129026]

 

 

 

"CASE-Out" Design Guide

1. Score your Thick Very Vanilla cardstock at 5-1/2", and fold [Reminder:  Fold "inward" on your bump - bump goes to the inside - to get that nice clean professional look].  Use your bone folder gently so as not to "crack" your cardstock.  Set aside your card base.

2.  Attach the striped designer paper to the Paper Pumpkin cardstock.  Flip the layered piece over, and on the back side of the Paper Pumpkin, using Fast Fuse Adhesive, lay a strip down each long edge.  Lay the Vintage Crochet Trim along the edge of the cardstock on the Fast Fuse allowing the trim to peak out over the edge.  Snip even on each end.  Do this for both long sides.  When done, add SNAIL adhesive to the rest of the backside of the layering, and then center on the front of your cardbase and adhere in place.  Set aside.

3.  Cut one of the 3" x 3" squares of the Moon and the Tree from the designer paper.  Then ink up the owl from the Spooky Cat stamp set in Archival Basic Gray ink - stamp off gently just once - then line up so the bird's feet align with the branch and stamp onto the paper.  [Tip:  You can stamp a 2nd time if you think he came out too light; but again, stamp the ink off once before doing this to keep him kind of a lighter gray look.  Because this is a photopolymer stamp set, it is easy to line up - use the feet and the eye area to help you re-align the stamp.]  Color in the feet and the beak with the Pumpkin Pie stampin' write marker.  Using SNAIL, attach the square to the 3-1/8" x 3-1/8" Basic Black square - centered.

 

4.  Stamp the "A Wicked Yummy" spider web sentiment from the stamp set using the Archival Basic Gray ink on a scrap piece of regular Very Vanilla cardstock.  Fussy cut around the spider web on each side; then separate the two spider webs by cutting down the middle.  You're going to use the piece left on the inside for each web piece to put SNAIL and then attach to the backside of the Owl Square (as shown).  Trim at the long ends of the web anything that might show that you don't want.

5.  Trim a witches hat of your choice from the designer series paper, and attach to Mister Owl with SNAIL adhesive.

6.  Using your Black Rhinestone Jewels, add two little "beady eyes"  - LOL

7.  Using Dimensionals - pop the square on the card front as shown.

8.  Stamp the "Trick or Treat" sentiment using Basic Gray on another scrap of Very Vanilla.  Punch out with the Classic Label Punch.

9.  Punch another "label" out of Paper Pumpkin cardstock.  Cut in half.  Attach the cut pieces of Paper Pumpkin to the sentiment label with SNAIL on each end allowing a piece to show [as you can see in the pic above].

10.  Pop with Mini Dimensionals onto the card front.

11.  Add small Black Rhinestones to each end of the label.

12.  Layer the Basic Black, Paper Pumpkin and Very Vanilla cardstock pieces noted in the supply list above and put on the inside of your card.

 

And there is our CASE-Out for today!!  A nice and not to difficult card inspired by the Pizza Box wrap in our catalog page photo!!  Amazing how we can do that, isn't it??  LOL  😄

Hope you had some fun with me today!!  If you haven't gotten these cute products from the Spooky Night Suite yet, don't wait!!  They are popular (going in and out of backorder regularly right now); and I wouldn't want you to miss out on the fun we are going to have these next weeks leading up to Halloween!  Pop into my Online Store today to place your purchase!

 

Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter.  Newsletter subscribers get exclusive Host Codes, Perks, and Tutorials that are not offered on the blog.  And we are about to start a very special 12 Weeks of Christmas Campaign that you won't want to miss!!   We are already into the 5 Weeks of Halloween Campaign.  You can still get the remaining weeks by signing up today!!!

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

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Just Ask Wendy ~ Embossing Fun . . .

 

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

 

Well, as I indicated yesterday, getting sick over the weekend waylaid my best laid plans; so we will put off until next week the video tutorial I had planned for today.  But I'm not going to leave you empty-handed!!  LOL  Nooooo . . . thanks to Stampin' Up!, there is always something to be learning and doing, right??

 

If you're like me, I LOVE to learn new techniques and try new things.  I also LOVE when I get to watch a video that inspires me to create and show me how to create step-by-step. These two new Stampin’ Up! technique videos are another installment in their fabulous technique series and are not to be missed for sure!!  I LOVE that Stampin' Up! brings us new ideas and keeps us moving forward with the latest techniques and ideas out on the world wide web -- because there truly is so much to keep up with and try!!  So click on each video below, "learn something" as Scott Bakula on NCIS New Orleans would say -- LOL; and then run (don't walk) to your craft spaces to give it a try!!.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, here are the products seen in today's "Faux Metal Embossing" technique video:

 

 

 

 And the products seen in the second triple embossing technique video:

 

 

Have a wonderful "hump day" everyone -- we'll be back tomorrow with a new CASE-Out!!

 

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

Terrific Tuesdays Roundup . . . Any Season, Any Reason to Celebrate!

 

Good Morning Fellow Stampers !!

 

Well, well, well . . . here we are!!  I have spent the last several days sick with the bug!!  Arggghhhh .  And so ALL my great plans for the week went out the window on Sunday morning when I realized something was terribly wrong!  By Sunday afternoon I had the fever and chills and the whole nine yards.  NOT a happy camper!!  I'm still feeling a little lousy today, but am improving.  At any rate, it means that I'm taking a rather unexpected break this week and having to put on hold all the great ideas and projects I had planned to show and share with you.  So Pleeeeeeeeeeasssee bear with me.  We'll try to get back on track here as soon as possible!!!

 

In the meantime, let's talk about all the going's on to wind up September - oh, and my goodness!!  All the wonderful things coming to kick off October!  You won't want to miss these great deals!!!

 

 

BE MERRY -- AND CHEERY!!

A whole month has passed already!!  . . .  and that leaves you only one more month left to earn the sweet Merry Patterns stamp set! An "exclusive" set that you can only earn with a $300 qualifying order - during the months of September and October.  After that -- it's gone!!  So don't miss out!  There are a number of ways you can obtain that qualifying order . . .  Place a personal $300 order; hold a workshop; have a "virtual catalog" party! 

Because this set is SO adorable, and I want as many of you as possible to earn it, I will be holding a limited number of face-to-face workshops during the months of September and October.  In addition, you can host a “book party”, where you show the catalog to friends and collect their orders.  Once again, this opportunity is limited, so contact me today to schedule your workshop!!

 

 

Let's check out the details for this fabulous promotion ~

 

• The promotion period runs from September 1 through October 31.
• The Merry Patterns Stamp Set will not be available after 11:50 PM (MT) on October 31.
• In order to qualify, the merchandise total must reach $300 before shipping and handling.
• There is no limit to the number of times you can earn the Merry Patterns Stamp Set, but you can only earn one set per qualifying order.
• Customer orders placed through me, workshop orders, and online orders placed by you through my online store qualify.
• The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is in addition to Stampin’ Rewards!

 

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BEAT THE HOLIDAY RUSH WITH A SEASON OF STYLE ~~

Have you ever noticed how the Christmas holidays sneak up on us?  And since getting behind on holiday prep is so easy to do, we think NOW is the perfect time to invite YOU to sign up for Paper Pumpkin (or renew your subscription if you've let it lapse!). Why?  Well, I have some exciting news for you; during October and November, Paper Pumpkin is going to be "coordinated."  Yup - subscribers will receive two straight months of perfectly coordinated Christmas cardmaking and gifting projects—with everything you need delivered straight to your door. With as fabulous as Paper Pumpkin has already been this year, I can guarantee you, you do NOT want to miss out on this one!!  And remember - because our kits are pre-cut and ready to assemble, it's quick and easy to get that handmade, heartfelt touch in plenty of time for gifting.   So don't wait another second, get Signed Up Today!!  And contact me if you have any questions!!  I'm here to help!

 

 

 

THE DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS ARE COMING . . . THE DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS ARE COMING . . .

Oh yes!!  I'm SOOOOOO excited -- By popular demand, Stampin' Up! is bringing back an incredible offer on Designer Series Paper.  During October, buy 3 packages of select Designer Series Paper and get 1 FREE! This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual and holiday catalogs. And even a few select Specialty and Designer Series Paper Stacks on sale this time around!  Whooo Hoooooooo -- so get ready!!  Because October 1st will be here before you know it!!  What a PERFECT time to stock up on all your favorites!  Click on the image below to see what all is included in this year's DSP Promotion!

 

 

 

 

 

CELEBRATE WORLD CARDMAKING DAY!!!

Oh I do love a whole day dedicated to nothing but making cards to our heart's content, don't you??  The last several years Stampin' Up! has joined in on this wonderful event with a fabulous sale promotion featuring fabulous products to enhance your cardmaking projects.  Don't miss out on these fabulous deals!!  Special stamp sets at a reduced price and specifically coordinated to the Designer Series Papers that will be on sale!!  Take advantage starting October 1st -- and don't miss out!!  It's only good for 10 days!!!!  Click on the image below to see all the details for this upcoming promotion!!

 

 

 

Have a great day everyone!!

Hugs,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Case-Out Thursdays - Many Textured Pumpkins

Good Morning Fellow Stampers ~~

Happy Thursday!  Whew !  It's my "Friday" today (tomorrow is our off-Friday week) and I'm just thrilled to death!!  It feels like a long but busy week.  Sleeping in . . . yeah, that's what I want!!  LOL

 

Welcome to this week's CASE-Out . . . our opportunity to CASE a sample from one of the current Stampin' Up! catalogs - and of course, right now we're focused on the current 2017 Holiday Occasions Catalog.  CASE means to Copy and Share Everything, and that is exactly what we are doing here at DDS Studios.  So let's jump right in and see what's in today's "suit"CASE -- LOL.  Here we go!!

 

 

 

 

Pick a Pumpkin Bundle

Pg. 51 - Holiday Occasions Catalog 2017

 

I have to tell ya', my eye has spied this fantabulous set of samples for weeks now.  I keep getting drawn back to it again and again, and I've just been chomping at the bit to play.  Today, we're going to CASE the sample on the lower left - and just play with fun watercoloring and ink- yeah!!

 

Now, after a fair amount of "studying" of this card, it has a little more detail than you might at first realize - and by the time I got done, I realized that I had "missed" one step completely that I had not intended on skipping; but that's what happens when you are too busy watching America's Got Talent -- LOL.  I love the layers of "texture" and interest to this card - it's right up my alley!!  And of course, I didn't just straight copy of the sample -- I had to make it a little bit of a "Wendy Card" - with extra layering; because I am a layer girl after all!!   ;-)

 

Design Colorology

  

Berry Burst

Old Olive

Peekaboo Peach

Cajun Craze

Whisper White

 Don't you just LOVE this color combination ??!! . . . . .

 

Stamps, and Ink, and Paper . . . Oh, My! 

 

Stamps: Pick a Pumpkin [Item # 144993 - cm; Item #144989 - wm]; Labels to Love [Item #144967 - cm; Item #144970 - wm]
Paper:  Thick Whisper White (8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"; 4" x 5-1/4"); Cajun Craze (5-3/8" x 4-1/4"); Shimmer White (5-1/4" x 4"); Scrap piece of Peekaboo Peach, Cajun Craze, Reg. Whisper White, Vellum
Inks:  Old Olive, Berry Burst (re-inker), Cajun Craze
Other: Patterned Pumpkin Thinlits [Item #144670 - buy the bundle and save 10%]; Touches of Nature Elements [Item #144216]; Silver Metallic Thread [Item #138402]; Rhinestones [Item #144220]; Aqua Painter [Item #103954]

 

 

"CASE-Out" Design Guide

1. Score your Thick Whisper White cardstock at 4-1/4", and fold [Reminder:  Fold "inward" on your bump - bump goes to the inside - to get that nice clean professional look].  Use your bone folder gently so as not to "crack" your cardstock.  Set aside your card base and your Cajun Craze 5-3/8" x 4-1/8" piece for now.

 2.  Drop two drops of your Berry Burst re-inker in a paint inkwell; add water with your Aqua Painter to thin out slightly.  Lightly mist your Shimmery White cardstock piece and then dipping your Aqua Painter in your Berry Burst ink - go to town!!  This is water color at it's most fun!!  Just spread and add color to whatever brilliance or paleness your prefer.  [Tip:  Use your Paper Piercer to gently hold down the paper as you are adding the color/water - this helps it to not curl up so badly while you're working.]  Let dry - you can even press between some paper and books for a few minutes to help straighten the piece back out.

3.  Once your piece is dry - stamp the "bud stem" image in Berry Burst ink on the background.  Then pick up somemore ink with your Aqua Painter and "flick" drops across your background.  Don't you love how this looks??  Round the corners with a corner rounder punch of your choice - I used the now retired Project Life Corner Rounder Punch.

4.  Step that I Missed!!  :  Take the die that cuts little "plus signs" (that's what I call them - LOL) out of your cardstock - and just randomly cut out across your background in a couple of places.  This will let the color behind show thru - how fun!!!

5.  Now - adhere your Shimmer White piece to the Cajun Craze piece with SNAIL (use plenty of SNAIL on the Shimmer White to help it straighten and hold to the Cajun Craze); then adhere to the cardbase front.

 

 

 

6.  Cut a "thinlet" pumpkiin out of Peekaboo Peach.

7.  Stamp the medium pumpkin image in Cajun Craze ink on Cajun Craze cardstock, then cut out with the matching framelit.

8.  Stamp the leaf stem in Old Olive on Whisper White; then cut it out with the matching framelit.

9.  Cut out the larger "swirl" thinlet and the "intricate" bud/leaf thinlet out of Vellum.

10.  You will need one "leaf stem" and two little leaves from the Touches of Nature elements collection.

11.  Cut one of the "plus signs" set out of Peekaboo Peach

12.  Stamp the "Give Thanks" from the Labels to Love stamp set in Old Olive on Whisper White - then do a "fussy cut" of your liking.  I just kept the words together in this case, and curved over the "Give" slightly -- kept it simple!!

13.  You'll need a length of Silver Metallic Thread (enough to wind around 4 fingers together several times).

14.  Now - go to town!!  Layer the Metallic Thread first (FYI - I used two glue dots that would be "hidden" to hold the Metallic Thread, as I knew it would get held down by the pieces on top of it); then arrange everything else in a pleasing arrangement over it.  I used Fine Tip Glue to adhere the detailed pumpkin thinlet and also my wooden elements.  The little Cajun Craze pumpkin is popped with a dimensional and overlaid the wooden leaf slightly, as is the sentiment.  Glue dots were used on the Vellum pieces as well.

15.  Add some of your Peekaboo Peach "plus signs" (I also used Fine Tip Glue on these).  Finish everything off with some Rhinestones.

 

 

 Here's a little bit different angle to take a closer look.

I hope I remembered all the tips and steps and that this doesn't seem too difficult to everyone!

If you're wondering about something, don't hesitate to contact me about it!!

  

 

I have to say, this was so much fun!!  It felt eclectic and "free" - it was a ball to pull together all these fun elements and make this "collage" of texture.  You MUST try this!!  It wasn't hard at all.  It's just a matter of pulling together all the little pieces, and then layering them on!!  Whooo Hooo!!!  I hope you have enjoyed today's CASE-Out!  Once again, this is a great reminder that Stampin' Up! provides us with so much wonderful inspiration right inside the pages of our catalogs!!

 

Have a Wonderful Thursday everyone!

  

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

 

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Class With Wendy Wednesday ~~

Good Morning Fellow Stampers ~

Whooo Hooo -- we've made it halfway through the week!  We're working hard here at DDS Studios to get caught up and start preparing for the hectic season ahead.  Keep you eye on the Class Schedule page as I hope to have the schedule planned up by later this week; and stay tuned, as we are planning lots of exciting projects and inspiration for your crafting pleasure.  We also have so many exciting things going on at Stampin' Up! right now - so don't miss out on signing up for Paper Pumpkin, and putting together you favorite designer series paper list for the sale coming in October!!

 

Today, as promised, it's time for Class With Wendy, and a full tutorial on how to create the beautiful "white-on-white" (or what would be termed "tone-on-tone" in the quilting world) "Fall" card from last week's Pretty Pals Blog Hop.  Tone-on-tone is a very elegant and striking method of design.  This method is highly regarded in quilting circles; and can be translated across to many other crafting styles.  I hope you enjoyed the technique in this card presentation.

 

 

Today's tutorial is one style and way of creating a card like this.  Next week, we are going to explore another technique, that gives a similar type look, but is effected in a totally different way.  It is a new technique that just burst on the scene since a certain "eclipse event" a month ago -- LOL.  We'll showcase that and talk more about it in next week's Class With Wendy tutorial, so I hope you'll come back and visit with me next week for that fun tutorial.

 

So let's jump in with Class With Wendy today.  I'm so happy and excited you are here and I hope you will have fun and enjoy virtual class today!!   Here we go . . . .

 

 

 

 

All the supplies for today's class project are in the link up below.  Just click on any of the images and it will take you directly to my Online Store to purchase those products.  If you need anything else, have questions, or need assistance with anything Stampin' Up!, don't hesitate to contact me.  I'm always here to help YOU!! 

 

Hugs - and Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

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