Brayer Technique

I love going to thrift shops. I especially love it when I find a great "deal" on craft supplies.
I came across a Clear 12 x 12 plastic case filled with goodies. All for $2.99. The case was sealed with tape so I couldnt open it up to look inside at all the goodies.(But) Looking through the plastic container and turning it upside down etc....I did see some ribbon, paint brushes, thread, and a Brayer!!!!  I bought it. The brayer was still in the original package, unopened!!! New paint brushes too.  So much "stuff" inside, well worth the $2.99.

Here is a cool technique to use with the Brayer

LAYERED BRAYER

Directions:

 Heat emboss your chosen images on Glossy White card stock using VersaMark ink and Clear Stampin' Emboss powder. Bold images work best for this technique.

 Ink your brayer with a light color of ink, and bray your card stock.

 Use a sticky note or scrap paper cut to desired shapes and sizes to cover portions of your card stock.

 Ink your brayer with a darker color of ink, and bray your card stock again.

 Repeat process if extra layers are desired.

 Remove paper scraps and wipe embossed images to remove excess ink. 

          

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FREE shipping on EVERYTHING April 6-8 (excluding expedited orders)! That's right. There are no minimums or limits!!

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Spring is in the air....

Stampin' Up is giving us a peek at one of the products that will be available in the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog which starts June 1st.  

You can buy the "A Round Array" Stamp Set in a bundle with the 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch (from the Spring Catalog) at a 15% discount, or just order the set alone if you already have the punch.

For now the stamp set is being offered only in clear, but will also be available in wood when the catalog goes live.

Item numbers:

For the bundle which includes the punch -

Spring Surprise Bundle #133899 (clear ) - $23.95 - English
Bundle in Spanish #133897, French is #133898

Stamp Set only:
A Round Array Stamp Set #129090 (clear) - 14.95 - English
Spanish Set is #131682 and French Set is #131616

To place an order click  HERE

Stamping Off!!

I like to try different techniques when stamping.. One of  my favorite techniques is called "Stamping Off".
This Technique is a great way to get several shades of color from one ink pad.
It is also a great way to show motion ,such as a ball moving through the air.

Here is how to do it.

Ink a Stamp using any color ink pad

Stamp the image

Re-stamp the image one or more times without re-inking it.









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Stampin' Up! 25th Annivesary Collector's Set: Best of Flowers

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image! 

Some things to remember:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.

All of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Click the links to see the other sets - still available for purchase.

January - Best of Birthdays

February -Best Of Love

March - Best Of Flowers

Thanks for stopping by. www.Hermyacosta.stampinup.net

FAUX METAL Directions  Cut card stock to desired size  stamp a VersaMark pad over the entire piece.  Sprinkle Gold  Stampin' Emboss powder over card stock piece. Heat powder using heat tool.  Sprinkle on additional powder while the image is still hot  reheat.  Repeat at least three times.  To create image  ink your stamp with VersaMark ink (to avoid sticking)   press into warm layers of embossing powder. Tip:Have your inked stamp ready to use immediately  after the last time you heat the powder.  If you wait too long,  the embossing will harden to the point  that you won't be able to create an impression with your stamp  (if this does happen, simply reheat the card stock piece.)

Stampin Up Cardstock Whisper White        item #100730
Versa Mark                                                item #102283
Stampin Emboss Powder                            item # 109129  Gold
Heat Tool                                                   item #  129053
Stamp of your choice

You can order these products on my webstite   click link on side bar or go to
www.Hermyacosta.stampinup.net

                    

Monthly Card Kit

Calling all Crafting Cinderellas….your Paper Pumpkin awaits!

Let this creative coach whisk you away to a 30 minute journey into creativity once a month. Emerge rejuvenated and invigorated with something to share or keep and enjoy.  Everything you need (except adhesives) is included to create fun and unique projects you will love sharing with friends and family.

How it works:

Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep.  Each provides the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month!

·         Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and precut everything for you!)

·         Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.

·         Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape.

·         We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.  

·         You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.)

·         A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!). 

·         There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

·         Starting in early March, we'll offer a Try-It kit if you'd like to try Paper Pumpkin for one month only.

Sign up for your monthly Paper Pumpkin starting Monday, January 14 by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it.  Starting in early March, you can try Paper Pumpkin for one month by visiting our online store.

Stampin Up! Demonstrator is   Hermy Acosta   www.Hermyacosta.stampinup.net

A Free Gift in Your Very First Kit

The Welcome Kit is the very first Paper Pumpkin you will receive in your first month of membership.  The Welcome Kit includes a free gift-a clear acrylic block!

Whether you are an old hand with Stampin’ Up or are entirely new to crafting and creative paper endeavors, you are going to love Stampin’ Up’s new Paper Pumpkin program.