Count my Blessings – Carol Payne Stamps

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Stampin’ Up! Year in Review for a Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Carol Payne

IHey there and Happy 2018! I have my "Stampin' in the New Year" Birthday Card Stamp a Stack starting this morning, but before everyone arrives I want to finish up my "year in review" for 2017. Today I'm starting with July 2017 and working my way to the end of the year showcasing my favorite creations from the year!

First, I combined the Eastern Medallions Thinlets Dies with the Daisy Delight stamp set to create this bold-but-soft thank you card. Here's the link to the July 3rd post: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/07/stampin-up-eastern-medallions-daisy-delight.html

I stamped a flock of Fabulous Flamingos for this blog post: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/07/stampin-up-a-flock-of-fabulous-flamingos.html

This Swirly Bird Christmas card was my favorite one we made at my Christmas in July class! Check it out here: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/07/stampin-up-swirly-bird-christmas.html

Another favorite Christmas card I created was with the Carols of Christmas set. This set is retiring and will no longer be available after tomorrow! Here's the blog post link: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/07/stampin-up-carols-of-christmas.html

I CASED this card from an old swap using the Grown with Love Bundle. See the full post HERE.

I used Sheltering Tree with the Sheet Music background stamp to create the sympathy card found HERE.

I combined High Tide with the Colorful Seasons Bundle to create the Double z-Fold card in this blog post: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/08/stampin-up-colorful-seasons-double-z-fold.html

In August I had the privilege of presenting at a stamping meeting of demonstrators in Champaign, IL. This ornament was my last-minute inspiration, Night in Bethlehem with the Cracked Glass technique! Read all about it HERE.

A favorite-but-retiring bundle from the Holiday Catalog, Christmas Quilt! I used Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper, also retiring January 2nd, with the Cat Punch (not retiring) to create this easel card. Find more details HERE.

I explored an oldie-but-goodie technique, Faux Silk, in THIS POST with the Count My Blessings set:

I used the Painted Harvest set (which is not retiring) to create this adorable hedgehog Christmas card. Get all of the info here: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/10/stampin-up-painted-harvest-christmas-hedgehog.html

Smitten Mittens is another retiring bundle I had fun playing with! Check out one of the three cards I created with this set HERE.

As you have probably figured out by now, I love techniques! I used the Direct Stamping on your embossing folder technique for this card with the retiring Season Like Christmas set. Check it all out here: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/11/stampin-up-woodland-season-like-christmas.html

I also like trying new folds, like the bridge fold I used with this card using the Season Like Christmas set: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/12/stampin-up-season-like-christmas-bridge-fold.html

Finally, my newest favorite set, Petal Palette. We will be making this card today at my Stampin' In the New Year Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack. Go HERE for more details.

To order your stamping supplies from me, use the January Host Code: 2FECDRDM to receive a thank you card (un-signed so YOU can send it to someone else!) and a little embellishment gift from me when you place your order in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669] $17.00	Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies [143725] $33.00	Fabulous Flamingo Photopolymer Stamp Set [143758] $21.00	Marbled Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144772] $15.00
Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141736] $37.00	Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies [141497] $27.00	Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [142760] $9.00	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $10.00
Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Bundle [146037] $45.00	Grown With Love Clear-Mount Bundle [145338] $45.75	Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163] $25.00	Sheet Music Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143970] $15.00
Thoughts & Prayers Clear-mount Stamp Set [127805] $19.00	Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Bundle [145348] $54.00	High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set [143006] $26.00	Night In Bethlehem Clear-Mount Bundle [146044] $47.50
Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Bundle [146026] $45.75	Cat Punch [144666] $18.00	Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper [144613] $11.00	Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00
Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154] $24.00	Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set [144783] $21.00	Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144820] $22.00	Quilted Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [144617] $9.00
Smitten Mittens Photopolymer Bundle [146070] $46.75	Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143537] $10.00	Season Like Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [144860] $17.00	Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139673] $8.50
Petal Palette Clear-Mount Bundle [145974] $62.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00

If your order is over $150, don’t use the code, because YOU ARE THE HOST and get to choose the free Stampin’ Rewards. You’ll still receive your thank you card and embellishment gift from me!

The Stampin’ Up! Year End Sale Ends on January 2^nd. There are still discounted stamps, dies, and accessories available!

Here’s the link to the Retiring and Surplus List:

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2017/Year%20End%20Sale/Year%20End%20Sale%20Event%20US.pdf

If you prefer to not use my online store but would still like to place an order, you can always give me a call or a text: 618-237-6281

Or send me an email: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2018

Stampin’ Up! Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! We are having our family Thanksgiving on Saturday, but whenever you are or are going to celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating and giving thanks with your family and friends!

Today I have just one super-special card to share with you, a punch-art swap I received from Mary Lang. This card is a true work of art!

Isn't this gorgeous? Mary perfectly combined four current punches to create her fall scene: Starburst (sun), Pretty Label (clouds), Tree Builder (autumn trees) and Classic Label (greeting).

Mary started with a card base of Soft Suede, followed by a layer of Pumpkin Pie embossed with the Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Folder. She sponged the Whipser White layer with Marina Mist and Pear Pizzazz, then layered on all of the punched pieces to create a masterpiece! She wrapped a bit of Crushed Curry 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon and a bow tied from Crushed Curry Solid Baker's Twine for the perfect finishing touch!

Everything on this card has been sponged, either with Soft Sued ink or the coordinating color that matches the card stock piece. Mary added shine with a Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, and stamped the greeting from Teeny Tiny Wishes with Soft Suede ink before punching with the Classic Label Punch.

Mary kept the inside pretty clean-and-simple with just a sentiment from Count My Blessings and a single apple punched with the Tree Builder Punch.

If you enjoyed this project, please use the November host code 2CACVAJA to receive a gift from me when you place your order in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Tree Builder Punch [138295] $18.00	Starburst Punch [143717] $18.00	Pretty Label Punch [143715] $18.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00
Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143704] $9.00	Crushed Curry 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon [144197] $7.00	Crushed Curry Solid Baker’S Twine [144354] $3.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00
Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear Stamp Set [127802] $27.00	Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115318] $8.00
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978] $6.50	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117] $8.00	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [126945] $6.50	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684] $8.00	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [126965] $6.50
Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad [126962] $6.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $6.50

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards.

Check out Stampin’ Up!’s Online Extravaganza, the Black Friday sale going on all week!

http://sumedia.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2017/Online%20Extravaganza/Item%20List%20Flyer%20US.pdf

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

Stampin’ Up! Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Carol Payne

Today I have just one super-special card to share with you, a punch-art swap I received from Mary Lang. This card is a true work of art!

Isn't this gorgeous? Mary perfectly combined four current punches to create her fall scene: Starburst (sun), Pretty Label (clouds), Tree Builder (autumn trees) and Classic Label (greeting).

Mary kept the inside pretty clean-and-simple with just a sentiment from Count My Blessings and a single apple punched with the Tree Builder Punch.

If you enjoyed this project, please use the November host code 2CACVAJA to receive a gift from me when you place your order in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Tree Builder Punch [138295] $18.00	Starburst Punch [143717] $18.00	Pretty Label Punch [143715] $18.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00
Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143704] $9.00	Crushed Curry 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon [144197] $7.00	Crushed Curry Solid Baker’S Twine [144354] $3.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00
Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear Stamp Set [127802] $27.00	Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115318] $8.00
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978] $6.50	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117] $8.00	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [126945] $6.50	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684] $8.00	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [126965] $6.50
Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad [126962] $6.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $6.50

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards.

Check out Stampin’ Up!’s Online Extravaganza, the Black Friday sale going on all week!

http://sumedia.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2017/Online%20Extravaganza/Item%20List%20Flyer%20US.pdf

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

Stampin’ Up! Count My Blessings with Fun Foam!

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I've been re-visiting another oldie-but-goodie-technique, Heat Stamping on Fun Foam!

How do you heat stamp? What is Fun Foam?

First, Fun Foam is a spongy sheet 1/8" – 1/4" thick found at craft stores. I bought a beige 12" x 18" sheet for 89 cents! I can cut a bunch of squares, rectangles, and strips!

To heat stamp on fun foam: Heat with your Heat Tool until the foam gets a little wet-looking and starts to curl. This doesn't take very long! As soon as the foam is heated, press an inked red-rubber stamp into the foam. Hold in place for a few seconds. Remove and voila! You have heat stamped the Fun Foam!

NOTE: Red-rubber stamps work best because they are more deeply-etched than photopolymer.

For my card I started with an Early Espresso card base, then added a Crumb Cake layer embossed with the Pinewood Plank Dynamic Folder inked with Crumb Cake. I added strips of Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper, than the Fun Foam square I had cut with a Stitched Shapes Framelit, heated with the Heat Tool and stamped with a Count My Blessings image inked with Early Espresso. I sponged the edges with Early Espresso before adhering to the card with a Stampin' Dimensionals in each corner.

I stamped a Butterfly Basics greeting and finished with a single Gold Faceted Gem.

I stamped inside with a Count My Blessings sentiment, stamped-off acorns, and Early Espresso sponging. I covered the Very Vanilla envelope flap with the fabulous acorn pattern from the Painted Harvest Designer Series Paper!

Are you in love with the Count Your Blessings stamp set like I am? Order yours today from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set [138816] $36.00	Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper [144613] $11.00	Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708] $10.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes [107300] $6.50
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50
Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

If you enjoyed this project, please use the October hostess code HMT67FU2 to receive a gift from me!

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards!

The B3G1F Designer Paper Sale ends October 31^st! Get all of the details HERE.

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

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Stampin’ Up! Count My Blessings with Fun Foam!

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I've been re-visiting another oldie-but-goodie-technique, Heat Stamping on Fun Foam!

How do you heat stamp? What is Fun Foam?

First, Fun Foam is a spongy sheet 1/8" – 1/4" thick found at craft stores. I bought a beige 12" x 18" sheet for 89 cents! I can cut a bunch of squares, rectangles, and strips!

NOTE: Red-rubber stamps work best because they are more deeply-etched than photopolymer.

I stamped a Butterfly Basics greeting and finished with a single Gold Faceted Gem.

Are you in love with the Count Your Blessings stamp set like I am? Order yours today from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set [138816] $36.00	Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper [144613] $11.00	Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708] $10.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes [107300] $6.50
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50
Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

If you enjoyed this project, please use the October hostess code HMT67FU2 to receive a gift from me!

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards!

The B3G1F Designer Paper Sale ends October 31^st! Get all of the details HERE.

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

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Stampin’ Up! Faux Silk!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! After sharing the Gilded Faux Silk technique with you yesterday, I decided to make a true Faux Silk (is there such a thing as true faux?) card to show you what it looks like un-gilded. I used the Count My Blessings stamp set again with another natural coffee filter to create this:

I stamped the flower all over the coffee filter with Early Espresso ink adding Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, and Old Olive with sponge daubers.

After coloring and then crumpling into a ball, I adhered to a Very Vanilla piece with Multipurpose Liquid Glue, taking care to not smooth out the filter too much so it retained the bumps and creases. I wrapped the rest of the filter around to the back side of the layer, securing with more glue.

I stamped a Very Vanilla background layer with the same flower and Early Espresso ink, leaving it un-colored for contrast.

I sponged the edges of the stamped vanilla layer with Early Espresso ink, adhering to the card front with SNAIL. After adhering the Faux Silk layer to an Early Espresso mat, I adhered to the card front with dimensionals.

I stamped a banner with the Butterfly Basics birthday greeting, sponging the edges and adding a bit of stamped-off flowers to pull it all together. I sponged a couple of Touch of Nature Elements with Early Espresso before adding behind the banner with glue dots.

I finished the inside with a stamped and sponged Very Vanilla layer using only Early Espresso ink and more Count My Blessings images.

The Count My Blessings set can be ordered from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad [126946] $6.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Touches Of Nature Elements [144216] $6.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154] $24.00

If you enjoyed this project, please use the October hostess code HMT67FU2 when you shop!

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards!

A B3G1F Designer Paper Sale ends October 31^st! You'll find full details in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

Stampin’ Up! Faux Silk!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Carol Payne

I stamped the flower all over the coffee filter with Early Espresso ink adding Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, and Old Olive with sponge daubers.

I stamped a Very Vanilla background layer with the same flower and Early Espresso ink, leaving it un-colored for contrast.

I finished the inside with a stamped and sponged Very Vanilla layer using only Early Espresso ink and more Count My Blessings images.

The Count My Blessings set can be ordered from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad [126946] $6.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Touches Of Nature Elements [144216] $6.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154] $24.00

If you enjoyed this project, please use the October hostess code HMT67FU2 when you shop!

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards!

A B3G1F Designer Paper Sale ends October 31^st! You'll find full details in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Gilded Silk!

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I learned of a new technique the other day, a variation of the Faux Silk technique, Gilded Silk. For this technique I stamped on a natural coffee filter with an image from Count My Blessings, crumpled it into a ball, then adhered to a Very Vanilla layer with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I purposely did not smooth out the crumples to leave the lines and creases that give the Faux Silk it's look. I then adhered the edges the filter to the back side of the layer before adhering to the Early Espresso card base with SNAIL.

The "gilded" part of the technique is achieved by gently pressing a Versamark pad to the raised creases of the filter, sprinkling with Gold embossing powder, and then heating with a Heat Tool. This gives the crinkles some glitz. I then sponged around the edges with Early Espresso ink.

I stamped "thinking of you" from Count My Blessings with Early Espresso on Very Vanilla, cut with a Layering Oval Framelit, then sponged the edges with Early Espresso. I mounted it on an Early Espresso mat cut with an Eastern Medallion Thinlet. I stretched a piece of 1/4" Copper Trim to about 1/2" wide before gluing across the gilded silk layer. I adhered the greeting layers over the trim with dimensionals.

Want to give Gilded Silk a try? You can order your supplies from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

(you'll have to get the coffee filter from the kitchen!)

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50
Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies [143725] $33.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	1/4" Copper Trim [144179] $6.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

If you enjoyed this project, please use the October hostess code HMT67FU2 to receive a gift from me!

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards!

A B3G1F Designer Paper Sale ends October 31^st! Find the listing of the eligible Designer Series Paper packs in my online store!

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Gilded Silk!

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Carol Payne

Want to give Gilded Silk a try? You can order your supplies from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

(you'll have to get the coffee filter from the kitchen!)

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50
Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies [143725] $33.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	1/4" Copper Trim [144179] $6.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

If you enjoyed this project, please use the October hostess code HMT67FU2 to receive a gift from me!

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards!

A B3G1F Designer Paper Sale ends October 31^st! Find the listing of the eligible Designer Series Paper packs in my online store!

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Count My Blessings with Faux Shaving Cream!

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I love techniques! I love learning new ones and re-discovering old ones. I've been a demonstrator for almost 15 years, so I've learned a lot of them! Today's card used a sort-of-new-sort-of-old technique, Faux Shaving Cream!

The real Shaving Cream technique involves real shaving cream and ink refills, which while loads of fun, is quite messy and time consuming. Stampin' Up! gave us a new background stamp in the Annual Catalog called "Marbled", that looks so much like the end result of the shaving cream technique I just had to use it with Crushed Curry and Tangerine Tango ink pads to create this:

After inking the Marbled Background all over with Crushed Curry, I then used the edge and corner of the Tangerine Tango pad to swipe color on top of the first for the swirled look. After laying the Very Vanilla card stock on top of the inked image and gently rubbing to transfer the ink, I then stamped the acorn image from Count My Blessings with Early Espresso. I filled in the gaps with tiny little leaves, also from Count My Blessings. Sponging the edges with Early Espresso ink added warmth and depth.

After stamping "thinking of you", also from Count My Blessings, with Early Espresso, I cut it out with a Layering Oval Framelit, sponged the edges with Early Espresso ink, and then adhered it over an Early Espresso mat cut with an Eastern Medallions Thinlet. I sponged a Touches of Nature Element with Early Espresso, then adhered with a glue dot. I added a pearl, colored with a new product that will be available sometime in the next few months, a Stampin' Blend! (new and improved alcohol markers!)

For the inside layer I huffed on the leftover ink on the Marbled image, then laid the layer on it to get a lighter look. I finished the inside with the remaining Count My Blessings phrase, repeating the acorns, leaves, and sponging.

Shop for the Marbled Background, and everything else you need for this card, in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Marbled Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144772] $15.00	Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50	Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad [126946] $6.50	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies [143725] $33.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Touches Of Nature Elements [144216] $6.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00
Big Shot [143263] $110.00

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That's all for now. Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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