Super Sunday-Birds Galore June Tutorial!

Birds Galore Tutorials!

My June 2012 tutorial includes everything you need for the bird lover! You will receive a tutorial for a total of 4 cards and one 3D item. One of the cards includes a pattern for a bird house shaped card. 

Supplies used (you can substitute items to your liking): 

• Inks: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Midnight Muse Stampin’ Write Marker, Craft White 
• DSP: Patio Party 
•  Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Whisper White 
•  Stamp Sets: Woodgrain Background Stamp, Itty Bitty Banners 
•  Tools: Big Shot Machine, Bird Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, 1 3/8” Circle Punch, Stampin Dimensionals, Wide Oval Punch, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder,  Bitty Banners Framelits, 1 ¾” Circle Punch, 1” Circle Punch, Sponge Daubers, 2 ½” Circle Punch, 1 3/4”Scallop Circle Punch, Vintage Textured Impressions Folder, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Mono-adhesive, Snail, Paper Snips, Milk Carton Die, Small Oval Punch, Owl Punch 
•  Accessories: Pearl Jewels, Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Brads 
•  Misc: thin cardboard (I used the cardboard that comes in a designer paper package)

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June 2012 Birds Galore

June 2012 Birds Galore$4.50 USD

 

Saturday Simple!

What is inspiration?

in·spi·ra·tion/ˌinspəˈrāSHən/

• The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative: "flashes of inspiration".

• The quality of having been so stimulated, esp. when evident in something: "a moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display".

You will not believe where I got my "inspiration" for the card I am about to show you today. I was browsing one night and came across a website that had photo's of actual business cards. I wish I would have saved a photo of it to show you. Within seconds of eyeing this certain business card, a light bulb went off and instantly I thought "Punch Art here I come!"

What do you think of this cutie?

Of course I used my punches and created this card to my liking. I started with a piece of "River Rock Cardstock" measuring 5 1/2" x 4 1/4", scored the 4 1/4" side in half and folded. I used my "Corner Rounder Punch" and punched all four sides. I then used my "Big Shot Machine" and the "Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder" and added band-aid dots.

My second layer is a piece of "River Rock Cardstock" measuring 2 1/4" x 2" and I again rounded all four corners. I sponged all the edges of this piece along with my card front piece with a "Sponge Dauber" and "River Rock Ink". Glue to center front of card.

Stamp the sentiment on "Whisper White Cardstock" using "Early Espresso Ink" from the "Petite Pairs Stamp Set" and cut out with the "Large Oval Punch". Glue in place using "Stampin' Dimensionals" and add two small hearts cut with "Real Red Cardstock" and the "Small Heart Punch". Adorn the hearts using "Pearl Jewels":

For the little nurse peeking from the top of the card, I used the following punches:

• Face: 1 3/4" Circle Punch
• Hands: 3/4" Circle Punch cut in half
• Hair: Wide Oval Punch (3)
• Eyes: Owl Punch
• Red Cross Flower: Punch Pack, hand-drawn red cross symbol with Real Red Stampin' Write Marker

Just goes to show that you never know where inspiration will pop up right in front of your very eyes! 

How have you enjoyed browsing the new catalog so far?  Don't forget to keep a wish list going of everything that catches your fancy. Remember, for every $150 you order, either by yourself or with a friend, you can get the free hostess benefits! Contact me today to place your order or go to my online store below!

Hostess Promotion starting today!

During June and July, hostesses who hold a minimum $450 workshop will receive an additional $50 in hostess FREE merchandise dollars--that's in addition to the $65 you already receive for a $450 workshop!

 Online orders do not qualify so make sure you contact me so I can place your order for you!

Please scroll below to view new posts for everything that is happening today!

New Demonstrator Kit & Bonus, join me!

Join My Team and a Bonus for June!

Make sure you read to the bottom to get every single new detail!

The new standard Starter Kit is here! Now, every new Stampin' Up! demonstrator can create a customized Starter Kit for just $99. This is just one of the ways Stampin' Up! is demonstrating the My Way philosophy of doing business-by making the Starter Kit completely customizable.

With the new, flexible Starter Kit, you can customize your creativity-your way. Each kit contains a business supplies pack (valued at $65)-things that every demonstrator needs to start your business. After that, the choice is yours to put together a kit with any of our high-quality products. You can choose $125 worth of any traditional or digital supplies to create a kit valued at over $190 that still ships for free!

And you never have to become an active demo. Buy the kit just for the great deal!

And there's more..........

Free Paper When You Sign Up!

From now until June 30, when you sign up, you'll reap the rewards for the rest of the year! You'll get a pack of Designer Series Paper or a digital download for FREE every month for the rest of the year. Simply place a demonstrator order each month and you'll be able to choose a qualifying paper or digital download for free!

With the new lower price Starter Kit, anytime is a great time to share the Stampin' Up! opportunity! You can join for just $99 and create your own customized Starter Kit. 

• FREE package of Designer Series Paper (excludes Specialty Designer Series Paper) or digital download (any price) begins the month after your join Stampin' Up! between now and June 30.
• You may alternate between Designer Series Paper and a digital download each month. 
• Free paper or digital download does not include tax or shipping. 
• You must redeem your free item in a demonstrator order. If you choose not to add any other items to your order besides the free Designer Series Paper, you will incur the minimum shipping charge (there are no shipping charges for digital downloads).
• You must remain active during incentive period to be eligible for free items.  

And there's even more.... 

FREE products from the Patio Party Suite!

During June, new demonstrators not only get to choose the products for their fully customizable Starter Kit, you also get products from the brand-new Patio Party Suite for FREE, including the Make a Cake Set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and the Patio Party Digital Collection DVD! That's up to $48 in additional FREE products!

Any questions, please contact me today! I would love to have you as part of my team!

Read about the new catalog in the post below!

The New Catalog is Live!

How exciting is this day for Stampin' Up! when our new catalog goes live! Most of you have received your new catalog by now if you hosted a workshop with me in the past year and I'm sure you all have wish lists going just as I do! If you plan on placing an order today and need my help, make sure you contact me. For those of you that are local, don't forget my "Open House" scheduled for tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. where you can purchase retired items, place orders from the new catalog and come create a card!

I have a "Punch Art" card for you today and thank goodness the "Bird Punch" carried over to the new catalog:

I created my own little park bench and decorated it with flowers and a bird. I pinched the petals on all of the flowers to make them 3D-ish and added a "Pearl Jewel in the center of each one:

Card Supplies:

• Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi, Cherry Cobber, Whisper White, Early Espresso
• Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi
• Accessories: Pearl Jewels
• Tools: Bird Punch, Small Heart, Punch Pack, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

There's lots more going on today, stay tuned for the new demo kit announcement in a separate post if you sign up to be on my team!

CCMC-204

Come play with us today! We have a color challenge over at Create with Connie & Mary........4 colors! Take a peek:

The focal image I am using today will be gone after today as this solo stamp is retiring. I really like this stamp mostly because it coordinates with 3 different punches:

I stamped the "Triple Treat Flower" image 3 times and used the "Fancy Flower Punch", the "5 Petal Flower Punch" and the "1/2" Circle Punch". All the layers are glued together with a "Stampin' Dimensional":

Card Supplies:

• Cardstock: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
• DSP: In Color Patterns Paper Pack
• Inks: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder
• Accessories: Baker's Twine, Printed In Color Brads
• Tools: Stampin' Dimensionals, Fancy Flower Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch
• Stamps: Perfectly Penned, Triple Treat Flower

All of us at Create with Connie & Mary are happy to announce that we have an upcoming "New Catalog Edition" that you can sign up for to receive many, many ideas and tutorials to use in your classes, workshops and for you hobbyists....just for fun! Visit us today to subscribe at the "Early Bird" price! Have a great day!

Wednesday Wacky-Beaded Card!

One of the great quirks of being a demo is that we receive a monthly magazine called "Stampin' Success". Each month along with all the samples, Stampin' Up! shows us some new things and what I am about to show you today is one of them. I was so enthralled with creating my own bead in the card for today. Look at the center of the butterfly below:

I made this bead all by myself using a few Stampin' Up! supplies and if you keep reading, I'll show you how. This is a full photo of the card. I love how the bead matches the DSP layer in the back of the butterfly:

Here's what you will need:

• DSP cut at 1 1/4" x 4 1/2". Taper to about 1/2" on the end.
• Toothpick
• Tombow Mono-adhesive
• Crystal Effects
• Empty embellishment dish

Start out with the Tombow, a toothpick and the DSP:

 

Apply Tombow to the reverse side of the DSP that will not be showing. Make sure you DO NOT add glue to the first 1/2" of the widest part of the DSP:

Place the toothpick at the widest end that does not have any glue and start rolling the DSP around the toothpick:

Keep rolling until you get to the end of the DSP. This is what you should end up with:

Very carefully, start applying Crystal Effects around the whole bead until it is completely covered. Because there was no glue at the widest portion of the DSP strip, you can freely turn the bead so it is moveable and easier to cover with Crystal Effects:

Using the empty embellishment container (we will be using the lid), turn the lid upside-down and place the toothpick on the edges to allow the bead to dry:

I let my bead dry for a few hours. Complete your card while the bead dries. Once the bead is ready to handle, apply Tombow to the center of the butterfly's body and glue the bead in place:

Card Supplies:

• Cardstock: Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry
• DSP: Floral District
• Inks: Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry
• Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Beautiful Butterflies Die, Crystal Effects, Tombo Mono-adhesive
• Accessories: Bakers Twine
• Misc: Toothpick, Empty Embellishment Container
• Stamps: Blessings From Heaven, Betsy's Blooms

Tuesday Tips or Techniques-Making your own Chevron background!

I've always wanted to try my hand at a "Chevron" background and today is the day I took the plunge. This is a great way to use up some of those scraps you may have laying around. You can use Designer Paper, cardstock, or a mix of both. Keep scrolling and I'll show you how to achieve this:

Step 1:

Cut 2 squares of cardstock. I used Whisper White measuring 5" x 5". Cut different patterned paper or colored cardstock in strips. I cut all of mine 3/4" wide and at least 5" long or more:

Step 2:

Glue your strips of paper on top of your 5" x 5" square cardstock pieces. Glue the strips side-by-side until your cardstock square is completely covered. Trim the ends the size of your squares. Make sure you complete both squares so that they are identical. Place them side-by-side and turn one square so that the patterns are opposite to each other:

Step 3:

Cut your strips in a diagonal pattern as shown below. I cut all of my strips 3/4" wide. Make sure when you cut your diagonals, that each square is going in a different direction, one square cut diagonally to the left, and the other to the right:

Step 4:

Now start matching your patterns by grabbing one strip from the left-hand side square and one from the right until you have enough for the size square you want to create. Match the diagonal patterns to create the chevron:

Step 5:

Once you are happy with the number of strips you need, start gluing them to a rectangular strip of cardstock so that they remain in place. I used a small rectangle as shown below. This will hold your strips in place until you trim everything square:

Step 6:

When all your strips are glued in place, trim off the ends to create your square. Trim the size you need. Mine turned out 5" x 3":

Step 7:

Glue to card front and complete your card:

Completed card!

Play around with different sized panels and you can also vary the thickness of your strips! Have fun!

Card Supplies:

• Cardstock: Very Vanilla
• Inks: Wild Wasabi, Soft Suede
• Accessories: Brads, Taffeta Ribbon
• Tools: Paper Cutter, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Sponge Daubers
• Stamps: Best Dad Ever
• DSP: Spice Cake 

Just a quick reminder, we are getting so close to the date for the new catalog debut........June 1st is just around the corner!