Technique Tuesday

My latest class is going to be on different background techniques, Wrinkle-Free Background and Faux Tile.

I got the distressed background from splitcoaststampers.com and the faux tile came from the stampinup demonstrators website! They have great resources available to their demonstrators.

To make a Distressed background, you'll need my favorite non SU tool-Wax paper!  This inexpensive little tool can be used in so many more ways than wrapping a sandwich!
I also love that each background created is unique and delightful! You will need ink pads and a heat tool!  Wipe the wax paper with the ink pads and mist with water- or for added fun Spritz.  Press your background paper on top of the misted ink. Dry with the heat tool and repeat as desired. Finish off the card as desired!

I used the diagonal simply scored tool plate. Luckily it was simple to use the 1/2" markings both directions for my tile, but depending on your cardstock size, other markings would work, as would the straight scored tool.  Once scored, stamp the image so the "grout" lines will appear.

I adore the Attic Boutique paper and Rue De Fleurs stamp set and will miss them once they retire at the end of the month! To order some for yourself, visit my store!

Craft fair

Today I did a vendor fair at a community fundraiser. I had a great time and was glad to help support a really neat individual.

I made range of items including; reindeer food, bookmarks, notepad holders, post-it pads with pens, and several other items. It was fun making everything this past week, and now I have some great experience! I also was able to use many scraps from my stash of retired paper and embellishments. I'll have to go back and link to all the great websites I used for inspiration! Thank you to all you creative folks out there with wonderful ideas!!!

Fall themed workhop

I'm doing a workshop today with my friend Brenda, and she chose a fall theme for the Holidays with a scrapbook/home decor project.



I created this adorable page that can be used a framed art, or put in a scrapbook. I had so
Much fun with my Simply Score Tool! It makes creating these little flower embellishments so easy.


I am also showing how to make simple stocking stuffers with votive candles.


I also had to add a simple Birthday card using spice cake dsp. I adore this paper!!! I used out wonder hostess set for the birthday greeting.

Simply Scored Tool Raffle September 10th - Enter Now!

I love to make 3d projects for myself, as gifts, in Classes, and in workshops.  I have been using my little black slider on my old Stampin Up! Paper trimmer.  It works after a fashion.  But more often then not, I mess up, and each project I try and score is either done wrong or is not identical to the others.  My reject pile can't get pretty high on some projects! This is really frustrating to me so when Shelli announced on Main Stage that we would be getting a Simply Scored Tool, I was absolutely thrilled!!  Our Simply Scored Tool holds 12x12 paper.  It has 1/8" tracks which is absolutely great!  It comes with 3 little place markers that stick in place on the edge (Tiny hash marks on my paper trimmer were not working for me).  It also includes a stylus with 2 different size ends.  The stylus glides wonderfully well on paper and cardstock! It has nonskid nonmarking feet on the bottom, and has a little storage slot for a bone folder, lipstick, candy, or extra markers.

The best part in my opinion are the rulers.  We have 2 different rulers, one goes from 0-12".  The other starts in the center at 0" and goes out in each direction.  Thank you so much for that one!!  Perfect for some many uses.  The Rulers will not fade or wear off either. And because they know it will happen, they sell extra feet and stylus.  I'll probably lose mine at least once!

So now you know all about it's features, now look and see some of the fun things you can make!

 

Did I mention as a demonstrator I can preorder it August 1st?  That might be one of my favorite benefits as a demonstrator getting to order product early!  I was not one of the lucky winners of a Simply Scored Tool Prize Patrol at Convention, but I'll have mine soon enough!  It is so worth signing up on my Team in July, just to get the Simply Scored Tool a month early, and at a 30% discount!

Now that you love it and absolutely want to have it, here is how you can win it for free!  During the month of August you can earn tickets for my Raffle in September. I'll be giving away a Simply Scored Tool to one very lucky ticket holder.

To enter the raffle: 
Like/Follow me on Facebook at Facebook.com/StampPaperScissorsInk and comment on my Facebook page to earn 1 Ticket.


Attend a Class and place a $50 order at class to earn 1 Ticket. Bring a Friend and Earn 1 Ticket.



Place an order online (or email me your order) for $75 and receive 1 ticket.  Each additional $75 order earns another ticket.

Host a Workshop in August or schedule your workshop for September to earn 2 Tickets.

Attend a Workshop with a friend to a workshop and receive an extra Ticket.

Place a $50 workshop order and earn 1 Ticket.

Sign up as a Demonstrator to earn 5 tickets.  Sign up Before August 16th and earn an extra 5 tickets.


Please add a comment below and let me know your ticket progress!