Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Stamp & Camp with Mary Tips & Techniques Tuesday - May 12, 2020 - Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper


Today I want to show you some of the new products that you can get now and in the new 20 -21 Stampin' Up! Catalog. At this time you can order the Ornate Garden Suite or any part of that Suite including the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Now I love Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper and you really have to see them in person to get their full effect.  I have a video that will show you the new Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper, and even a Video does not do it that well, but it does better than the photos


Let's see if I get a better look in the video.





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I know you will really love this Designer Series Paper when you get it but take a look at the other products in this early release from the 20 - 21 Stampin' Up! Catalog.


There are 2 Bundles in this Suite, some great ribbon and I love the Gilded Gems.  Check it all out here.

If you haven't gotten this Suite yet get it now, the new catalog has a lot of great new products.




Thursday, May 7, 2020

Stamp & Camp with Mary There's A Card Thursday - May 7, 2020 - Paper Mask Card


As promised in Tips & Techniques Tuesday this week I am going to put a card together that uses the Paper Mask we made.  How do you like this card?  Want to see the Card?  




Are you staying home & staying safe?  These are great cards to give out to those that just need a little pick me up.

Let's see how to make this card.





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Instructions  Card
  1. Make the mask.
  2. Print off Page 9 of the Share Sunshine PDF Cut out the Saying Just Breath (But Wear your mask) with a stitched rectangle die.  If you do not have the Share Sunshine PDF choose an appropriate sentiment.
  3. From the Small piece of Bermuda Bay cut a bigger Stitched Rectangle to layer under the Sentiment one.
  4. Attach the Larger Bermuda Bay to the Whisper White Card Base.
  5. Attach the Larger Designer Series Paper to the Bermuda Bay Card Front.
  6. With Glue Dots on the back 4 corners of the mask attach that to the upper card Front.
  7. Attach the sentiment to the Bermuda Bay Stitched Rectangle and the with Stampin’ Dimensionals attach it to the card front.


Information on Share Sunshine.

Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of our Making a Difference program we’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and we will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.

The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a PDF stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from you and your customers! You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

Stampin’ Up! will donate all proceeds to the following global organizations to help vulnerable communities and frontline responders.

The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund

This fund supports the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, which includes:

Tracking and understanding the spread of the virus.
Ensuring patients get the care they need.
Buying and shipping essential protective gear for frontline workers.
Generating awareness for the general public on ways to prevent the spread of the disease.
Accelerating efforts to develop vaccines, tests and treatments.

United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund

This fund supports communities across the world struggling to cope with COVID-19. United Way is working to protect the most vulnerable by helping them access food, shelter, vital information, and more through United Way’s global network.



Product: Share Sunshine PDF Download. Buy it here!

Price: $12.00 USD

Dates: April 28 – June 2, 2020 or later; if the offer period extends beyond June 2, we’ll let you know in a Weekly Update



Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Stamp & Camp with Mary Tips & Techniques Tuesday - May 5, 2020 - Making Paper Masks for Cards

I hope you all are Staying Home & Staying Safe.

Today I want to help you all stay safe by making masks.  All right maybe not masks to ear but Paper Masks to send.

For Tips & Techniques Tuesday we will do the Masks then on There's A Card Thursday you can finish the card it is on.



I just used a few items to make the mask.  I love making them and they make really quick when you get the hang of it.

Let's take a look at just making the mask.





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Instructions Mask:
  1. Take the 2 ¾ x 2 1/8 Designer Series Paper ( You can use what ever paper you like). Using the Simply Scored and the 2 1/8 at the top Score at ½ , 5/8, 1, 1 1/8, 1 ½, 1 5/8.
  2. Using an Accordion Fold, fold one mountain the next valley all the way through all the scores. Burnish them down so they are tight.
  3. Make some of your own Self Adhesive Card Strips. Take a long piece of Neutral Card Stock or a Coordinating color to your Designer Series Paper.  Take a strip of Tear & Tape and place it on the edge of the Neutral Card Stock. Then with your Paper Trimmer cut the Cardstock self adhesive strips at ¼ or 1/8” so you have your strips.
  4. Using a ¼” Cardstock Strip Run it on the backside down the ends, holding the folds together.  Burnish well so they don’t pop apart.
  5. Turn to the front.  Take 1/8 Card Stock strips and put them on the edges, burnishing them down. Then run an 1/8 strip across the top and bottom.
  6. Whisper White Solid Bakers Twine ( You can use 1/8 ribbon or any other Thick Bakers Twine) cut 2 2 ¾ pieces and attach to the back of the mask with glue dots.
  7. You can spread it open and keep it open with a strip of self-adhesive card stock (About 2”) a long the back of starting from the top middle to the bottom or at least the last pleat. This will make it hard to put in a regular envelope so make sure you would like to do this.  Also if you mail it, it will get squashed. 


So not bad  and I will tell you it does get easier.

Don't miss out on the retirement products they are going fast.  Some of the best deals are already gone.  There still is a lot for sale. Check it our and order here.