Stampin' Up! Celebrate Today Shaker Card Tutorial

Hi Stamping Friends!!

Whenever I send out my monthly Online Stamp Class card kits, I always try to include a special thank you card. Last month for the Celebrate Today class, I made a shaker card. My very first attempt at making a shaker card EVER in the 9 years I've been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. What has taken me so long? They are so fun!!

Stamps: Lots of Thanks

Paper: Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Gold Glimmer, Best Year Ever DSP (SAB)

Accessories: Balloon Framelits, Itty Bitty Star Punch, Project Life Label Framelits, Gold Sequin Trim, Gold Baker's Twine, Gold EP, Dimensionals. Lots and lots of Dimensionals!

Here are a few pictures to help explain just how easy it is... 

First I cut out the balloon shape using the Balloon Framelits that coordinate with the Celebrate Today stamp set (page 11 of the Occasions Catalog). Then I cut out a piece of Window Sheet (page 192) that was larger than the cutout. Using Fast Fuse adhesive (because it's extra sticky and super strong) adhere the square of Window Sheet to the backside of your balloon cutout. Like this:

Next, using a bazillion Dimensionals, frame your cutout:

If I remember correctly, I think it took 21 Dimensionals to surround the balloon cutout. You do not want to leave any gaps between them. You want to place them as close as possible so none of your "confetti" will fall out. Stampin' Up! does sell Shaker Frames that are pre-cut circles of Dimensional material (page 205), but they were too small to fit around the balloon cutout. Thus I improvised and it turned out great!

I used the Gold Sequin Trim to fill my balloon. Just slide the individual sequins off of the strings. 

I probably used around 60 individual sequins for each card (Yes. I counted. OCD much?). You could also use thick, chunky glitter or small paper punches. The Confetti Heart Border Punch (page 5) or the Confetti Stars Border Punch (page 45) featured in the Occasions Catalog would work perfect for this project. Which means I guess I need to order them. ;)

After filling your cutout with "confetti", remove the backs off of the Dimensionals and adhere whatever Designer Series Paper or card stock you want to show through your cutout. I used a piece of the Best Year Ever DSP from the Sale-A-Bration promotion (find out how you can het it FREE through March 31st!)

To adhere your shaker to your card base, simply place more Dimensionals (didn't I say you needed lots and LOTS of Dimensionals?!) around the edges of your card front and adhere it to the base. BOOM! You now have a shaker card!

Here are all of my pieces before I assembled my cards:

My shaker card fronts are ready to be adhered to the card bases. NOTE: If you plan on doing any stamping on your shaker fronts, make sure you do that BEFORE you add any Dimensionals to the back. It's really awkward to try and stamp on cardstock that is not completely flat.

See how easy that was? I hope you won't wait nine years to try it like I did!!

REMEMBER!!!! Today is the LAST DAY you can join my Sheltering Tree March Online Stamp Class:

From now through March 20th, purchase the Sheltering Tree stamp set AND the Hardwood Background stamp from my Stampin' Up! website using the Hostess Code: PM2XM9RC and receive a FREE card kit from me featuring both stamp sets.

Sheltering Tree on page 22 of the Occasions Catalog
#137163 $24.95

Hardwood Background on page 175 of the "Big" Catalog
#133035 $13.95

If you already have either of these stamp sets, then simply place a qualifying order of any products of your choice in the amount of $38.90 from my Stampin' Up! website using the Hostess Code: PM2XM9RC by March 20th and you can still receive the FREE card kit.

Here are the four cards in the kit that will you will receive FREE with a qualifying purchase: 

For more Sheltering Tree inspiration, visit my Pinterest board: STAMPIN' UP! SHELTERING TREE

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Thanks so much for stopping by.

I hope you have a fabulous Friday!

STAMP SOMETHING!

Krystal

Stampin' Up! Celebrate Today Crushed Blackberry

Hi Stamping Friends!!

Today I have the second set of cards from my Celebrate Today February Online Stamp Class.

Crushed Blackberry Card #1

Stamps: Celebrate Today

Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Moonlight DSP, Silver Glimmer Paper

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry (or Hello Honey)

Accessories: Balloon Framelits, Bow Builder Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Hello Honey Stitched Satin Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels

Lay your Moonlight DSP balloon on the Whisper White card front for placement. Stamp the "ribbon tail" stamp with Crushed Curry or Hello Honey ink onto the Whisper White card front. Glue down the Moonlight DSP strip to the bottom of the Whisper White card front. Stamp the "Happy Birthday" sentiment using Blackberry Bliss ink. Attach the Whisper White card front onto the Blackberry Bliss card. Attach the balloon using Dimensionals. Make your Moonlight DSP striped bow using glue dots. Attach to front of card. Tie the ribbon and attach the silver glimmer star. Add the Rhinestone Jewels. Super easy!

One thing I live about the Celebrate Today stamp set is how versatile it is. You can use it for many different occasions. This next card is a graduation card.

Stamps: Celebrate Today

Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer, Moonlight DSP

Ink: Crushed Curry (or Hello Honey), Blackberry Bliss

Accessories: Balloon Framelits, Lucky Stars EF, Silver Ribbon

Glue the Smoky Slate star embossed card front onto the Blackberry Bliss card base. Glue the Moonlight DSP strip to the Smoky Slate card front. Stamp the "happy" balloon in Crushed Curry or Hello Honey. Cut out with Balloon Framelit. Cut out one Whisper White balloon using the same Framelit. Stamp the "confetti" using Blackberry Bliss onto the Whisper White balloon. Stamp the "graduation" sentiment (or whatever sentiment you want) on to the Crushed Curry "happy" balloon. Attach both balloons using Dimensionals. Attach the Silver Glimmer "decorations" using Dimensionals. Tie the silver ribbon.

When using Dimensionals on small items, cut the edges of your Dimensional sheets into small pieces.

This way you don't have any pieces of Dimensionals sticking out from the sides.

And there you have it!! Another Online Stamp Class in the books!! I hope you are enjoying making your cards as much as I enjoy designing them.

Here is the information on my current Online Stamp Class featuring the Sheltering Tree and Hardwood stamp sets:

From now through March 20th, purchase the Sheltering Tree stamp set AND the Hardwood Background stamp from my Stampin' Up! website using the Hostess Code: PM2XM9RC and receive a FREE card kit from me featuring both stamp sets.

Sheltering Tree on page 22 of the Occasions Catalog

#137163 $24.95

AND

Hardwood Background on page 175 of the "Big" Catalog

#133035 $13.95

If you already have either of these stamp sets, then simply place a qualifying order of any products of your choice in the amount of $38.90 from my Stampin' Up! website using the Hostess Code: PM2XM9RC by March 20th and you can still receive the FREE card kit.

There is lots of exciting things happening at Stampin' Up! this month. The Sale-A-Bration promotion continues with new added products for the month of March.

Paper Pumpkin is celebrating it's 2nd birthday!! Now is a great time to start your subscription.

Today Stampin' Up! released a brand new photopolymer stamp set. This is going on my "must-have" list!!

And Tuesday always means new Weekly Deals. Visit my website to save!!

Remember, you can also follow me on:

FACEBOOK: KRYSTAL'S CARDS - OCEANSIDE

PINTEREST: KRYSTAL'S CARDS - STAMPIN' UP!

and now on 

INSTAGRAM: krystals_cards

Thanks for stopping by!

STAMP SOMETHING!

Krystal

Stampin' Up! Celebrate Today Coastal Coral

Hi Stamping Friends!!

On Saturday I finally mailed out my Celebrate Today card kits to everyone who joined my February Online Stamp Class. Today I'm going to share two cards from the kit. These cards were CASEd from cards I saw on the internet.


Celebrate Today Coastal Coral #1

Stamps: Celebrate Today

Paper: Crushed Curry, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Best Year Ever DSP (SAB)

Ink: Calypso Coral, Soft Suede

Accessories: Balloon Framelits, Cupcake Builder Punch (clouds), Large Scallop Edgelit, Delicate Designs EF, Best Year Ever Coral Ribbon

Be sure to stamp the basket first using Soft Suede ink. Use one of the cutout balloons to use as a template to make sure you have the correct position.

Glue the Best Year Ever DSP (with your stamped basket on it) onto the Crushed Curry card base. Glue the Wild Wasabi "grass" to the DSP. Make your balloon.

I made the air balloon by cutting out four balloons, folding them in half, and gluing them together. Here are a few pics...

Attach the balloon to your card using Dimensionals.

Stamp the "Celebrate" sentiment on to Whisper White cardstock. Hand cut the banner. Attach the "clouds" using Dimensionals. Tie the ribbon. DONE!

Celebrate Today Coastal Coral #2

Stamps: Celebrate Today

Paper: Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral, Crushed Coral, Best Year Ever DSP (SAB)

Ink: Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana

Accessories: Balloon Framelits, Crushed Curry Baker's Twine

Cut out balloons from the Crushed Curry and Calypso Coral cardstock using the balloon Framelit. Stamp the balloons with the polka dot stamp in coordinating ink colors.

When using photopolymer stamps, you get a better stamped image if you stamp onto a cushioned surface, like our Stampin' Pierce Mat. Be aware that if you do stamp on the mat and get ink on the mat, the ink will not dry. Cover your mat with grid paper before you stamp. It will help you from getting ink everywhere. Ask me how I know. ;)

Using regular tape, attach the Crushed Curry Baker's Twine to each balloon making sure to wrap the twine around the "neck" of the balloon.

When you have your balloons ready, layer them on the Coastal Cabana card base. The bottom two balloons are glued onto the card base and the top three balloons are attached with Dimensionals. The balloons should be sticking out over the edges of your card base. The card should look like this...

Flip your card over and using a scissors, trim off the sides and tops of the balloons using your card base as your straight edge.

Bring all of your strings together and attach them to each other with a glue dot. Make a bow with the baker's twine and attach it with a glue dot.

Stamp your sentiment using Coastal Cabana ink on to your card base. Using Coastal Cabana ink, stamp the flags onto Whisper White cardstock. Cut out the flags with the matching Framelit. Attach using Dimensionals.

Sidenote: Even if you did not purchase the Celebrate Today stamp set and matching Balloon Framelits, but you made a qualifying purchase using the appropriate Hostess Code, you will receive a card kit. The kits are versatile enough that you can use them in a variety of ways with a variety of stamp sets. Be creative!! I would love to see what you come up with. :)

I hope this all makes sense!! If not, email or text me your questions and I will try and answer them as best as I can.

Tomorrow I will have the other two cards from the kit to share.

Thanks for stopping by!

STAMP SOMETHING!

Krystal

Celebrate Today February Online Stamp Class

Hi Stamping Friends!!

My February Online Stamp Class will be featuring the Celebrate Today bundle on page 11 of the Occasions Catalog. It's super easy to join!!

Order the Celebrate Today Bundle #138869 at my Stampin' Up! website using the Hostess Code: WZKWAJDD between February 9th through February 27th and I will send you a FREE card kit featuring the Celebrate Today stamp set and matching Framelit dies.

If you have already purchased the Celebrate Today Bundle you can still join the class and receive the card kit for FREE. Just place an order for a minimum amount of $36.25 at my Stampin' Up! website using the Hostess Code: WZKWAJDD during the above dates and I will mail you the Celebrate Today card kit.

Don't forget that Sale-A-Bration promotion is still going on!! Spend $50 and receive FREE Stampin' Up! products!!

Here are a few Celebrate Today examples from the catalog:

Stay tuned to see samples from the card kit. In the meanwhile, check out my Celebrate Today Pinterest board:

CELEBRATE TODAY

If you have any questions about joining the online class, email me.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Sunday!

Stamp something!

Krystal