Made with Love – Curvy Celebrations

Published on October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa Category: Blends, Special Promotions

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Made with Love

My card today uses the Quite Curvy Bundle, this was such a fun card to create. For this card I have used the Blends in two different ways…to colour the leaves and birds and to create the background.

The leaves and birds were coloured using Blends picking up some of the colour from the background.

For the leaves I used

Granny Apple Green
Bermuda Bay
Shaded Spruce
Misty Moonlight

For the Birds

Balmy Blue
Seaside Spray
Smoky Slate
Misty Moonlight
So Safron
Flirty Flamingo

The Background..

The back ground was created also using Blends and Isopropyl Alcohol on Window Sheets.

Colours I used were…

Granny Apple Green Dark
Misty Moonlight Dark

I have wanted to do this technique for a bout 6 months and have been unable to find any information on it. This week Zsuzsanna Balazs posted a video on YouTube showing the technique. The video is not in English but by watching carefully you can see what she has done to create this amazing background. Here is the link to her video… HERE

Tips I learnt from the video are…

Use 99.9% Alcohol – Diggers is 99.9%, used for cleaning hard surfaces..Glasses, computer screens etc. DO NOT USE Isocol Rubbing Alcohol, it’s only 64%. The 99.9% seams to allow the Alcohol ink to become more fluid.
Use the DARK Blends to get the best effects
Keep repeating the Ink to Window sheet until you get the look you want and allow it to dry a little between each attempt. Just be aware that what you already have on the window sheet will go fluid again when the alcohol touches it.
Have a clean white piece of paper close so you can place your window sheet on to see the colour.
Use the largest Acrylic Stamp Block
You will need paper towel to clean your block…remove ink from your block by spraying with the alcohol and wipe off.
Adhere window sheet to your card with Glue Dots, which can be hidden under embellishments. My card above I have a glue dot under the Rhinestone and it is glued under Whisper White overlay.

The Quite Curvy Bundle is part of the Curvy Celebrations that starts on the 3rd November – 4 January.

Curvy Celebrations

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All is Merry & Bright… using the Peace & Joy Bundle

Published on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa Category: Christmas, Uncategorized

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All is Merry and Bright

This brings to mind twinkling lights and lots of tinsel and everyone happy and having a wonderful time…oh’ I LOVE Christmas!

My card today is not covered in tinsel and twinkling light but it does have the tradition colours of Christmas and the bright sparkly of gold.

For my card today I have used the Peace and Joe Bundle along with the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper, which is on SALE until the end of October. You can find the link below.

How to Make this card…

Real Red Card Base – Cut 14.9 x 21cm, scored at 10.5cm
Mossy Meadow Mat – 10 x 14.4cm
Mossy Meadow Spot Designer Series Paper (DSP)- 7.5 x 9.7cm
Strip Designer Series Paper – 7.5 x 9.7cm
Vellum – 9 x 12.5cm, die cut with Scalloped die Die No: 6 (see pic below)
Whisper White cardstock -7 x 10 cm die cut with Scalloped die Die No: 4 (see pic below)
Emboss the die cut Whisper White with the Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder 152702
Brushed Metallic Cardstock – 4 x 11cm – adhere Adhesive sheet on the back before die cutting the word ‘Bright’. When peeling apart the die and Cardstock make sure you don’t loose the dot of the ‘i’…If you do then use a Rhinestone Jewel as the dot.
Whisper White Card Insert – 10 14.4cm.

How!

Using Multi-purpose glue adhere the Mossy Meadow spot DSP to the Moss Meadow mat allowing 1.5 mm around top and sides.
Adhere the DSP Strip to the bottom of the mat lining it up with the spot DSP along the sides and with 1.5mm around sides and bottom. The strips will overlap the spots.
Adhere the mat to the card front with either Seal or Multi-purpose glue
Peel the backing of the adhesive on the word ‘Bright’ carefully and attach to Whisper White Panel. Make sure that the part of the cross on the ‘T’ is attached to the panel, as in my photo above.
Turn the panel over to the back, the words that over hang are sticky from the adhesive. Pat them down with your embossing Buddy or a small amount of corn flower. This just removes the sticky.
Place dimensionals on the back of the Whisper White die cut & embossed panel and adhere onto the Vellum.
Add some Multi-purpose glue to the back of the vellum where the Whisper white covers it and glue to the card front.
On a scrao of Whisper White cardstock stamp the words ‘Merry’ & ‘And’ using Real Red Ink. Cut out by hand and adhere to card front using the Mini Dimensionals
Add some Gold Glitter Enamel Dots to your card
Attach the Whisper White Insert to the inside of the card

During the Month of October Stampin’ Up! ® are having the yearly Paper Sale…and the Heartwarming Hugs is one of the 15 paper designs in the sale. So if you LOVE our amazing DSP…NOW is the time to purchase it with a 15% discount.

To see all the Designer Series Paper in the Sale and to purchase Click HERE

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Wildly Grateful – Demonstrator Support Program Blog Hop October 2020

Published on October 13, 2020October 12, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa Category: Stamparatus

Thank you for joining us for our Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator Monthly Blog Hop! As you follow the hop.

I hope you find lots of ideas and inspiration. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from around the world taking part in a training program helping us to build a successful Stampin’ Up!® Business and reach some of our goals. Thank you, we really appreciate your support.

Today I decided to make some customer cards for my October Customer’s & Team.

For this project I used products from Swirly Frames stamp set, Lovely You and the Small Bloom Punch.

This card is very simple using a ‘Stamping of technique or 2nd Generation’ stamping.

How to make this Card….

Cut a Piece of Whisper White Cardstock at 8.5 x 8.5cm
Using the Stamparatus stamped the circle Swirly Frame using Smoky Slate Stampin’ Pad.
To form the wreath- Using Just Jade Stampin’ Pad ,start on the right hand side & stamped the first leaf. Then stamped again without re-inking following the curve of the circle towards the top.(I stamped 3 times) Each time you stamp the image gets lighter and lighter – this gives you the 2nd & 3rd Generation.
Then repeat, this time following the bottom curve.

Stamp the sentiment with in the circle using the Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Mat – Cut a piece of Magenta Madness cut at 9 x 9cm and adhere to the Whisper White square.
Card Base – Whisper White cut at 14.9 x 21cm, scored at 10.5cm
Adhere the stamped/ matted pieces to the card front.
Using the Small Bloom Punch 3 flowers where punched out for each card

and here comes the fun part….

With a piercing mat rub each flower in a circle motion with the large curve end of my Bone Folder to soften the paper.
Then take each flower and scrunch it into a ball. Gently unfold the flower, this gives your flowers some texture and dimension.
Adhere three flowers to the wreath with Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue or a Glue Dot.
In the center of each flower add a Bumble Bee Enamel Dot from the 2020-21 In Colour Enamel Dots.

Thank you for coming by today!

We have an amazing line up of Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators and we know you are going to love all the amazing projects that you are going to see today.

So you don’t miss out on anyone’s page you are currently on my page – Michele Jutrisa. The next page to visit is listed below my name on the list below. (If I am the last on the list then, jump up the top and continue from there). So make sure you ‘hop’ around to all the amazing projects on this hop, I hope you enjoy!

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Product List

Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set

Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English)

Small Bloom Punch

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Magenta Madness A4 Cardstock

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad

Just Jade Classic Stampin’ Pad

2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Peace to you…

Published on October 12, 2020October 10, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa Category: Christmas

Hi and welcome today to my Blog.

Peace – to you and Yours

‘Peace’ what a beautiful word…

Between all men
of mind
living a grateful life

The word peace means so much to so many people, what does it mean to you?

Coming up to Christmas I know I am looking for the ‘Peace of knowing about what the birth of Christ means’.

My card today is a simple fun fold card using the Peace and Joy Bundle 155167 along with the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper 153492 .

The Real Red card base measures 10.5cm x 22.7cm, scored at 14.9cm.
The Pear Pizzazz card measures 8 x 25cm, scored at 12.5 cm

I have also used the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper as a liner in the envelope by using the Envelopes Dies 153531.

To see all the Designer Series Paper in the Sale and to purchase Click HERE

Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!

Below I have listed all the products used and they are linked back to my On-Line Store for your easy shopping experience.

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Peace & Joy Bundle

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper

Envelopes Dies

Real Red A4 Card Stock

Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Joy to the World

Published on October 10, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa Category: Christmas, Uncategorized

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Joy to the World

This is heading into my favorite time of the year…Where we celebrate the Birth of Christ and what JOY that brings of Salvation and Hope.

My card today I have used products from the Peace and Joy Bundle 155167. This card is a slim line card, the finished card measures 10 x 21 cm (cut 20 x21cm, score 10cm). This is a simple card to make with the only stamping on the label.

Here I used a Label die from the Stitched Nested Labels as the base for sentiment to sit on. The sentiment is ‘Joy – to the World’ and for the ‘Joy’ I used all the 3 dies from the Bundle. The beautiful Red Velvet Paper was used for the fine word die and I used the Adhesive Sheets on the back of the Red Velvet and the Whisper White die cut – to make adhering them together a breeze.

TIP – Once you have adhered all the 3 parts of ‘Joy” together place it onto of the Whisper White Label and lightly trace around it. This way you have an idea where you need to stamp. Shown here from another project made using the same Dies. The pencil line then can be rubbed away using a soft eraser.

Products used in this card are…

Peace and Joy Bundle 155167
Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper 153486
Red Velvet Paper Pack 153490
Real Red 3/16″ (4.8 MM) Braided Linen Trim 153546
Stitched Nested Labels
Whisper White Cardstock
Coastal Cabana Cardstock
Old Olive Ink Pad
Real Red Ink Pad
Coastal Cabana Ink Pad
Bermuda Bay Ink Pad
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Adhesive Sheets

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Christmas Gleaming Tee-Pee Card

Published on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa Category: Christmas

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Christmas Gleaming Tee-Pee Card

For years I have looked at this style of card and have wanted to make one…Yay! Now I have done it….what do you think?

For this card I have used some of the Christmas Gleaming Variety Bundle 156082 that is a returning product in the Aug-Jan 2020 Mini Catalogue. Oh…and not forgetting the Punches that is included in the Bundle

This card when folded flat will fit into our Australian Std C6 envelope.

The challenging thing when making this card was making and attaching the embellishments to the front of this card. You need to make sure that when you fold the card flat that the ‘Merry Christmas’ sentiment goes to the left and not to the right hand side fold line. It is also easier to put your embellishments onto the card when it is folded into the Tee-Pee.

Sometime next week I will post a video about this card so stay tuned….

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My thoughts are with you..

Published on September 21, 2020August 21, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa Category: Quick and Simple, Tutorial Included

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My thoughts are with you…

For today’s card I have used Stampin’ Up! ® Prized Peony stamps to create this ‘Simple & Quick’ card.

This card uses two different techniques of masking – blocking or covering an area to colour or stamp multiple images.

Technique 1 – Placing a mask with a Cut out circle to create a sponged area of colour

Technique 2 – Create a mask of the flower to stamp multiple leaf images

Click on the Link below for a step by step instructions for making this card. Including all measurements for both A4 – Metric and Letter Size – Imperial

PDF Tutorial – Prized Peony My Thoughts are with you

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Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin

Published on September 20, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa Category: Special Promotions

In this Christmastime, share the joy of Paper Pumpkin! With a specially-designed box and enough supplies to create eight elegant Christmas cards, this one-of-a-kind kit will inspire you to spread peace, joy, and love to friends, family, and neighbours.

The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit is an exclusive Christmastime-themed kit we’re offering to all markets! In fact, this kit was designed to unite the Stampin’ Up! global community. Not only will you get a head start on Christmas crafting with this kit, you will get to create Christmas cards and spread the cheer of the season.

Ordering Dates and Information

Available 3 November, while supplies last.
Order like you would any other Stampin’ Up! product
Available in English (item 155876) for $37.00 AUD | $44.00 NZD.

Kit Information

Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes.
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4” (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating Colours: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Sea Foam

What is Paper Pumpkin?

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly paper-crafting kit offered by Stampin’ Up! that is currently only available in the United States and parts of Canada.
We felt that a global kit would be a fun and exciting way for all demonstrators and customers to enjoy Paper Pumpkin and connect with each other during this festive season.
To accomplish this, we are offering this kit as an exclusive, limited-release product in all of our global markets (Europe, the South Pacific, Japan, and Quebec, Canada) starting 3 November.

Monthly Team Blog Hop September 2020 – All Things Fabulous

Published on September 15, 2020September 14, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa Category: Water Colour

Thank you for joining us for our Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator Monthly Blog Hop! As you follow the hop I hope you find lots of ideas and inspiration. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from around the world taking part in a training program helping us to build a successful Stampin’ Up!® Business and reach some of our goals. Thank you, we really appreciate your support.

All Things Fabulous

My card today features Stampin’ Up! All Things Fabulous Bundle 154112…..I love how this card turned out…What do you think?

I love the stark contrast between the Basic Black and the other colours, the black just makes everything ‘POP’.

All Things Fabulous is a ‘Two Step’ stamp, I have used this Bundle previously to see the post Click …HERE.

For this card I stamped the images onto the Fluid 100 Watercolour Paper 149612 and only used Magenta Madness Stampin’ Pad 153117 for the flower and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad 147095 for the leaves. By using the watercolour paper I was able to give the flower and leaves a watercolour look using the Water Painter 151298.

How did I do this….

The flowers have 3 parts, I used – 1A- the larger petals, 1B – medium size inner highlights and 1C – the smaller inner highlights.

Ink up 1A with Magenta Madness – stamp off twice onto a piece of scrap paper, giving you the lightest shade. Then stamp onto the watercolour paper.
Ink up 1B with Magenta Madness – stamp off once and the line up over the previously stamped image and stamp.
Ink up 1C with Magenta Madness – NO STAMPING OFF..line up image again and stamp.

This will give you a flower all in the same colour but with different shades.

Then using a fine tipped Water Painter, filed with water. Go over the flower image allowing the colours to blend and bleed a little around the edges for that water colour look. I ever so slightly took the colour out a little around the edges as I didn’t want a white boarder around the images.
The leaves are just one stamp and I just stamped then went over with the Water Brush as above.

Have you tried the NEW Stampin’ Up! ® Cut and Emboss Machine149653……

WOW, it’s amazing. The lace die cut just cut out so smoothly and the finish on it is stunning. This machine is so worth the investment of $209..Before cutting the Whisper White Cardstock I added a Adhesive Sheet 152334, this makes adding it to your card so simple.
The Basic Black mat I used the Subtles 3D Embossing Folder 151775 to give the card front some texture rather than a flat black surface.
Sentiment was stamped using Momento Tuxedo Black onto Whisper White Cardstock.

Thank you for coming by today! We have an amazing line up of Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators and we know you are going to love all the amazing projects that you are going to see today.So you don’t miss out on anyone’s page you are currently on my page – Michele Jutrisa. The next page to visit is listed below my name on the list below. (If I am the last on the list then, jump up the top and continue from there) Enjoy the hop!

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Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Published on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa Category: Uncategorized

You can now order the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard Size).

Creating die cuts and embossed designs is easy, thanks to Stampin’ Cut & Emboss! Our die-cutting and embossing products do the work so you can have the fun.

Our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine are exclusive machines, they offer the highest quality and make precise cuts and detailed embossed images every time. They’re also simple to store and easily portable, which makes packing for your events a cinch!

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine 149653
This machine has a wide 6″ (15.2 cm) platform that works with all Stampin’ Up! dies and embossing folders. Includes 1 Base Plate (Plate 1), 1 Die Plate (Plate 2), 2 Cutting Plates (Plate 3), and 1 Specialty Plate (Plate 4).

$209.00 AUD/$252.00 NZD

Magnetic Cutting Plate 149656
Thin, fully magnetic sheet with self-healing cutting surface. Magnetic Cutting Plate (Plate 5) holds dies securely in place, even nested dies. This slim, portable sheet replaces a Cutting Plate in your sandwich, making it even easier to take with you. Use with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

$42.00 AUD/$50.00 NZD

*Unfortunately the Mini Stampin’ Die & Embossing Machine is not available

To order your Stampin’ Die & Embossing Machine Click HERE

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