Peaceful Nativity Bundle – Theater Card

Published on November 13, 2020November 12, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa

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Peaceful Nativity Bundle

In my Card Making Class today we made this wonderful ‘Theater Card’ using the Peaceful Nativity Bundle ..and we had fun!

I had seen this style of card earlier this year and loved it…but just hadn’t found the products I wanted to use for it. Then the Stampin’ Up! ® 2020 Aug- Jan Mini Catalogue came out and as soon as I saw the Peaceful Nativity Bundle I knew this was what I wanted to do. So back in August I had decided on the stamp/dies bundle and even the Designer Series Paper…Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper…..I just hadn’t made the card as yet!

Then this week I had such a busy week I just hadn’t had time to make a card and prepare before the class…So what did I do…I knew what card I wanted to make and I had a link to the instructions. So I made a quick dummy card before the class started, just to make sure I knew what I was doing and so I could be aware of any problem areas.Good thing I did …..any problems that could happen where sorted. Great!

So everyone started with some cardstock and we all made the card together. It was a lot of fun and I think everyone enjoyed it. It gave everyone a chance to see how I design a card (layout wise, as the how to make the card was already done by someone else).

The tutorial I used is by Laurence Mirman, the link to here page is below for you to see https://lolascrapetcompagnie.blogspot

Her instructions were very good and translated well with the help of Google.

The only change I made was to make the two sliding panels at the front (Screen) slightly narrower. Laurence said to cut 4 pieces 10.5 x 14.8cm – one for the back, one for the very front and two for the moving screen.I cut down the two for the screen down to 10.2 x 14.8cm. By removing those couple of millimeters meant it fitted easier through the mechanism at the back a little better.

Images….

The stable and trees were die cut using Soft Suede cardstock
Star – Gold Brushed Metallic Cardstock
Jesus, Mary, Joseph and animals were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured with Stampin’ Blends

This is a great interactive card, starting with a closed front you pull the tabs at each side and the screen opens up to reveal the beautiful scene of the Nativity. Here’s a 5 second video showing you how the finished card works.

I love it when a card like this goes together so well ( No mess ups in the class..by me!..LOL)…Mind you next time the class will be prepared well in advance.

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On Stage at Home…

Published on November 12, 2020November 11, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa

What is ‘On Stage at Home’…

Each year Stampin’ Up! ® run an event where we can all get together…We learn about new products, we get to play with some of them and hear about new Catalogues. We get recognised for all our effort in running our business each year. It’s also a wonderful time to make new friends and catch up with those we chat to all the time of Social media. It’s the one time of year I look forward to …

But this year everything has changed…

We can no longer meet all together..(hoping next Year 2021 we will all be together again) So Stampin’ Up! held a virtual event and it was fantastic…It was like ‘WOW’… OK, so I wasn’t with my friends but we still chatted via FB, messenger and even the chatroom that Stampin’ Up! had running for the day. We were entertained by Pat Benatar, watched other Demo’s showing how they have used the new products and even made some cards ourselves.

Cards we made using the Dandy Garden Collection from the 2021 Jan-Jun Mini

You my friends are going to love the new 2021 Jan- Jun Mini Catalogue, it is divine and the products are amazing..I can’t wait to share them with you.

If you live in Australia and you don’t have a Demo…let me know and I will send you a catalogue in December (I think I should have them by then).

Think about joining my team and next year you can come with me to On Stage in Sydney….I’d love to have you be a part of the FUN!

Bloom & Grow -Kylie’s Demonstrator Training Support Program Blog Hop November 2020

Published on November 10, 2020November 9, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa

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.

Our theme is ‘Thank You’ to our wonderful customers for supporting our Stampin’ Up! business.

For this project I used Boom & Grow Stamp set and paired it up with the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper.

This is a very simple and quick card to make if your wanting to make a number of cards.

The In Good Taste Designer Series Paper is a patterned paper and gives a great base to work from. Stampin’ Up! ® have used textures in this range of DSP rather than patterns like timbers, tiles, fabrics and ‘Gesso’ such as I have used in my card today. This allows you to stamp on the paper easily to add extra texture.

How to make this card…

Card Base Thick Whisper White Cardstock – 21 x 14.9cm, score at 10.5cm
Mat Rococo Rose – 9.8 x 14.2cm
Card Front DSP – 9.5 x 13.9cm
Whisper White – 10.5 x 14.9cm

Card Front DSP – Stamp the sentiment randomly over the DSP making sure to stamp off onto scrap paper to start with. This is called ‘Second Generation Stamping’ because your not using full strength ink.
Adhere the DSP to the Rococo Rose Mat using either Seal or Multi Purpose Glue.
Attach the mat to the Whisper White Thick card base with either Seal or Multi Purpose Glue.
On to the Whisper White cardstock stamp the flowers in Memento Tuxedo Black and stamp the sentiment in full strength ink – Rococo Rose.
Colour the flowers using Sponge Daubers don’t worrying about staying in the lines. Colours used were – Rococo Rose, Purple Posy, Gorgeous Grape, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green. Pounce the colour lightly onto the flower then go back and darker the centers. With the Purple Posy Flower I went back and added Gorgeous Grape in the center. Use the edge of the Daubers to colour the leaves. I added a little Rococo Rose onto the buds.
Die cut your flowers with the coordinating dies – Budding Blooms.
Cut 2 x 12cm lengths of Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon,place one on top of the other & tie a knot in the middle. Cut all the ends at an angle.
Using the Everyday Label Punch, punch out the sentiment.Using the Sponge Dauber sponge around the label to soften the edges. Adhere the Label to your card front using Seal.
Add a glue dot onto the ribbon knot and attach to the back of the die cut flowers. Place dimensionals on the back of the flowers and adhere to the card front.

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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Dandy Garden Project Collection – International Blog Highlights November 2020

Published on November 3, 2020November 1, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa

Hi and welcome to my Blog.

‘Thank you’ – Dandy Garden Project Collection

My card I have to show you today is a sneak peak of whats coming……This beautiful collection won’t be available for a little while but let me wet your apatite a little!

The Dragonfly was stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured using Blends – Misty Moonlight, Seaside Spray, Mango Melody and Crumb Cake. The floral images was stamped in Crumb Cake onto Crumb Cake Cardstock and the sentiment in Misty Moonlight.

With in the die cut oval is a wash of colour in Misty Moonlight and Granny Apple Green. Created using Blends onto Vellum with alcohol to help the inks blend. Watch my YouTube Video to see this piece being created.

Behind the sentiment is Misty Moonlight Ribbon and Linen Thread. The Linen Thread I have split and only used one strand out of the three, this just gives it that little bit of interest with out over powering it.

I hope this has wet your taste bubs to what is to come in the following months.

I have added my card to Kylie Bertucci’s International Stampin’ Up!® Blog Highlights for November Theme- Thank you.

Go and have a look at all the amazing cards made, you can VOTE for for your favorite 5 cards by clicking on the little hearts.

To make it easy for you to find where to vote click on the image below ….. just make sure one of those votes is for me (LOL!)

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Robert is 21 – his Fun Card

Published on November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa

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Robert is 21..Woo hooo!

My son, Robert, turned 21 and we went out to dinner to celebrate on Saturday night. We went to a lovely place in Moss Vale called the ‘Southern Highlands Brewery & Taphouse’.

The ‘Taphouse’ is a old building from 1897 and was called Tooses Stores ,the old sign above the shop is still there and adds to the character of the building. The front facade is very Art Deco with beautiful glass windows.

We had a wonderful night celebrating and sharing a meal and Birthday Cake made by Lee Lee’s Cupcakes. Love the Topper she made for the cake and I had to follow that through with his Birthday Card…

My son has taken up photography as a hobby…so of course we had to have a lens or shutter theme.

How to make this card.

Using an image from Clip Art of a shutter – print to required size
Card Front Basic Black – Attached printed Clip Art to a piece of Basic Black cardstock using a re-positional adhesive.
Cut out the sections to be filled with DSP. You can do this by using a craft knife on glass. I have a video about how to cut using this method of cutting on my YouTube Channel HERE.
Using 6 x 6″ Designer Series Paper – Brights 152487, I traced out the shapes and cut out larger but making sure the inner curve was only above 2mm larger.
Each piece was adhered on the back using ‘sticky tape’ this allowed me to move them if need be…and I moved sections a lot.
Card front was then cut down to 9.7 x 14.1cm
Card mat Brushed Mettallic Cardstock – 10 x 14.4cm, adhere card front to the mat using Seal+.
Card Base Basic Black Cardstock – 10.5 x 29.8cm, scored at 10.5cm. Attach card front to card base with Multi Purpose glue.

Adhere a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet to the back of the Brushed Mettallic Cardstock.
Withe the numbers 2 & 1from the Playful Alphabet Dies 152706 run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Peel off the backing and attach to the front of the card.
Card Insert Whisper White – 10 x 14.4cm. The sentiment comes from the Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Set 148618.
Each letter colour with Stampin’ Write Markers – Brights147157 & Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker 100082 (sold separately). Breath on the inked image and stamp
Adhere the Whisper White insert into the inside of the card.

Robert loved his card….

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Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Playful Alphabet Dies

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set

Brushed Metallic Cardstock

Brights Stampin’ Write Markers

Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Foam Adhesive Sheets

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How create a background using Blends

Published on October 31, 2020November 1, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa

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How create a background using Blends

I have had a lot of people ask me ” how did I create that background” . Today I have made a quick video to show you can create one too.

These back grounds were created using Blends, Vellum and Alcohol. It is a simple technique and you will become hooked.

Fancy Phrases

Published on October 27, 2020October 26, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa

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Fancy Phrases – Happy Birthday

My card today uses the Fancy Phrases Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! ®.

I have looked at this stamp set for so long and have just kept saying to myself …”should I get it, do I need it”. Who else does this or is it just me?

I was inspired by Michelle Last and her card – Faux Fabric Cardmaking Technique

This card is a very simple card to make with just a few simple steps.

How to make this card.

Card Base – Seaside Spray 21 x 14.9cm, score at 10.5cm
Mat – Blushing Bride 10 x 14.4cm
Card front – Whisper White 9.7 x 14.1cm
Sentiment – 2cm x 10cm
10cm Seaside Spray Scalloped Linen Ribbon or 2 x 10cm lengths
On Whisper White Cardstock stamp the floral image all over using Memento Tuxedo Black.
Using Sponge Daubers and 3 Ink Pads – Blushing Bride, Seaside Spray and Pear Pizzazz colour the flowers…don’t worry about going out side the lines.
To give the card front a fabric look run it through the Stampin’ Up! ® Cut and Emboss Machine using the Subtle 3D embossing folder.
Attach card front onto the Blushing Bride mat.
Adhere the mat/cardfront to the Seaside Spray Card Base.
Stamp the sentiment onto the Whisper White strip using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
On the back of the sentiment strip adhere Tear & Tape down each side.
Cut the length of ribbon in half going down though the center of the linen strip or use 2 lengths x 10cm. Peel backing off the Tear & Tape and attach the ribbon with only the scalloped edge showing on the right side.
Attach Dimensionals to the back of the strip and attach to card front.
Colour 3 Pearl Basic Jewels with Dark Flirty Flamingo Blend and adhere to the card.
Card Insert – Blushing Bride 10 x 14.4cm, Whisper White 9.7 x 14.1cm. Adhere the Whisper White to the Blushing Bride and attach to the inside of the card.

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Quite Curvy Bundle – Global Design Project #263 Theme Challenge

Published on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa

Hi and welcome today to my Blog. Thank you for joining me today as I share with you one of my latest creations using the Quite Curvy Bundle.

Quite Curvy Bundle

You’re One in a Million…There are some people in your life that you are so grateful that they are there and they are that ‘One- the One in a million’

I have made this card using the Quite Curvy Bundle along with Plaid Tidings for the Global Design Project #GDP263. To see all the other projects created by the Design Team and other entries in this challenge Click on the link above.

Products used in this card are…

- Quite Curvy Bundle – Can be ordered in November
- Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper
- Brushed Metallic Cardstock
- Fluid 100 Watercolour Paper
- Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Pad
- Cajun Craze Stampin’ Pad
- Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Pad
- Basic Black Cardstock
- Whisper White Cardstock
- VersaMark Ink Pad
- White Embossing Powder
- Rhinestone Basic Jewels
- Blends – Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and Shaded Spruce

How I Made this Card….

- Card Base – Basic Black 14.9 x 21cm, score at 10.5cm
- Mat – Brushed Metallic Cardstock 14.3 x 10 cm
- Basic Black – 9.7 x 14cm
- Plaid Tidings -14 x 8.3 cm, Using the Curvy Die cut the Plaid Tidings approx 3cm from the bottom edge.
- Adhere the bottom section to the Basic Black Cardstock with Multi-Purpose Glue.
- Using the VersaMark stamp your sentiment following the curve and emboss with White Embossing Powder.
- Using Multi-Purpose Glue adhere the top section of the Plaid Tidings to the basic Black above the sentiment.
- Adhere the Plaid Tidings & Basic Black to the Card Mat – Brushed Metallic
- Attach these 3 layers to the card base again with Multi-purpose glue or with Seal.
- On the Fluid 100 watercolour paper stamp the leaf image and heat emboss with White Embossing Powder.
- Water colour the leaves using Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and Shaded Spruce with a water painter.
- When the leaves are dry cut the leaves with the die cut from the Curvy Dies, using Black Dimensional attach to card Front.
- Colour the Rhinestone Basic Jewels with Blends Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and Shaded Spruce

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Jar of Flowers #TGIFC286 Inspiration Challenge

Published on October 22, 2020October 24, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa

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Jar Of Flowers

My card was Inspired by the TGIF Inspiration Challenge…

For this card I used the Jar of Flowers Bundle and Paper from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper.

This card has a real country farm feel with the timber boards and sunflowers. Making this card reminds me of ‘Home’ and time spent with my Grandmother in country NSW.

Colouring in is so relaxing and today it was good just to spend sometime just chilling & doing what I love…LOL!

Products used in this card are…

Jar of Flowers Bundle
Fancy Phrases – Sentiment
In Good Taste Designer Series Paper
Tasteful Textile 3D
Pool Party Cardstock
Whisper White Cardstock
Blends – Daffodil Delight Combo, Mango Melody Dark, Granny Apple Green Combo, Old Olive Combo, Cajun Craze Combo, Rococo Rose Combo, Purple Posy Combo, Pool Party
Memento Tuxedo Black
Linen Thread

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

Published on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 by Michele Jutrisa

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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.