Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Check out the clearance Rack
Order $50 for your last chance to get a Sale-a-bration gift. (Ends March 31st). Includes items from the Weekly Deal and the Clearance Rack....... Talk about savings.....
Use Hostess Code  EFKQ92FJ   and receive a special gift from me.

Thank you for your support,
Elaine


Gift Box Punch Board by Stampin' Up!
Gift Box Punch Board
Price: $20.00 $15.00
Hamburger Box Bigz XL Die by Stampin' Up!
Hamburger Box Bigz Xl Die
Price: $43.00 $32.25
Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies by Stampin' Up!
Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies
Price: $20.00 $15.00
Leaflets Framelits Dies by Stampin' Up!
Leaflets Framelits Dies
Price: $25.00 $18.75
Metal Rimmed Pearls  by Stampin' Up!
Metal Rimmed Pearls
Price: $5.00 $3.75
 Some of the Clearance Rack Items:


Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker's Twine by Stampin' Up!
Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker's Twine
Price: $3.50 $1.39
Crushed Curry Stampin' Emboss Powder
Crushed Curry Stampin' Emboss Powder
Price: $4.95 $1.99
Daffodil Delight 1/2 Ribbon Seam Binding
Daffodil Delight 1/2" Ribbon Seam Binding
Price: $6.95 $2.78
Darling Doily Thinlits Die by Stampin' Up!
Darling Doily Thinlits Die
Price: $24.95 $14.99
Everyday Adventure Project Life Accessory Pack
Everyday Adventure Project Life Accessory Pack
Price: $9.95 $3.98
Everyday Adventure Project Life Card Collection
Everyday Adventure Project Life Card Collection
Price: $15.95 $6.38
Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die by Stampin' Up!
Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die
Price: $37.95 $22.79
Greeting You Card Kit by Stampin' Up!
Greeting You Simply Created Card Kit
Price: $9.95 $3.98
Happiness Is Project Life Accessory Pack by Stampin' Up!
Happiness Is Project Life Accessory Pack
Price: $9.95 $3.98
Happiness Is Project Life Card Collection by Stampin' Up!
Happiness Is Project Life Card Collection
Price: $15.95 $6.38
Hello Honey 3/8 Satin Stitched Ribbon
Hello Honey 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $3.59
Homemade Holiday Framelits Dies
Homemade Holiday Framelits Dies
Price: $21.95 $13.19
Island Indigo 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $3.58
Large Triangle Punch
Large Triangle Punch
Price: $15.95 $9.57
Little Moments Project Life Accessory Pack by Stampin' Up!
Little Moments Project Life Accessory Pack
Price: $9.95 $3.98
Lost Lagoon 3/8 Satin Stitched Ribbon
Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $3.59
Marina Mist 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
Marina Mist 3/4" Chevron Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $3.58
Mosaic Punch
Mosaic Punch
Price: $15.95 $9.95
Natural & Old Olive Two-Tone Trim by Stampin' Up!
Natural & Old Olive Two-Tone Trim
Price: $4.95 $1.99
Natural 7/8 Cotton Ribbon
Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon
Price: $7.95 $3.19
On Point Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
On Point Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
Price: $7.95 $4.79
Party Pennants Bigz L Die by Stampin' Up!
Party Pennants Bigz L Die
Price: $32.95 $19.77
Pear Pizzazz 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
Pear Pizzazz 3/4" Chevron Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $3.58
Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker's Twine by Stampin' Up!
Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker's Twine
Price: $3.50 $1.39
Playground Project Life Accessory Pack by Stampin' Up!
Playground Project Life Accessory Pack
Price: $9.95 $3.98
Pumpkin Pie 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
Pumpkin Pie 3/4" Chevron Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $3.59
Smoky Slate 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon by Stampin' Up!
Smoky Slate 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Price: $5.95 $2.38
Smoky Slate 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
Smoky Slate 3/4" Chevron Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $3.58
Spring Flowers Textured Impressions Embossing Folder by Stampin' Up!
Spring Flowers Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Price: $7.95 $4.79
Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine by Stampin' Up!
Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine
Price: $3.50 $1.40
Tag A Bag Accessory Kit
Tag A Bag Accessory Kit
Price: $7.95 $3.19
Tangelo Twist 3/8 Satin Stitched Ribbon by Stampin' Up!
Tangelo Twist 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $3.59
Tangerine Tango Baker's Twine by Stampin' Up!
Tangerine Tango Baker's Twine
Price: $2.95 $1.18
This and That Documented Journal
This And That Documented Journal
Price: $10.95 $4.38
What's Up Punch
What's Up Punch
Price: $16.95 $10.19
Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Price: $7.95 $4.79
Wisteria Wonder 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $3.58
Word Bubbles Framelits Die
Word Bubbles Framelits Die
Price: $24.95 $14.97
     

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Happy Birthday made Easy with SU punches. And how to keep then sharp?

Love using Stampin Up punches
Cupcake Builder punch makes this birthday card a breeze. Giving me more time to create. (notice the cupcakes icing are covered with Crystal Effects.)
Crystal Effects®
101055
$6.25



Cupcake Builder 121807 $18.00
Multiple shapes for layering and more! 
 

Better Yet
Bundle 
~and~ 
Save 15%
Cupcake Party Stamp+Set (p. 6)
Cupcake Builder Punch (p. 167)
Wood-mount • 140242 $34.75 Clear-mount • 140243 $29.75


How to keep then sharp?

I love making birthday cards, and with SU punches they are easier than ever. But what happens when your punches are not giving you clean cuts?  How do you sharpen them? 

Well, it is easier than you think. First, it is easier to sharpen them at  the first sign of the punch getting dull.  When they get really dull, it takes more work to sharpen. However, this is a great job for the children and they will consider it play time.

How to Sharpen your SU Punches? 
  • Take out the aluminum foil. 
  • You will need a piece about 12" long.  A larger piece for larger punches. 
  • Fold the foil in thirds from top to bottom, about 4". Now side to side in half.   
  • Important : Be sure all the foil is folded firm and flat. This will prevent it from getting stuck in your punch. 
  • Now let's cut out some fun foil pieces. (Do not throw away) Cut out several, then test your punch on card stock. Still not sharp, repeat using another piece of folded foil.
  • One more step; we need to keep the cutting edges waxed so they punch easier. Cut off a piece of wax paper. Fold it as before and punch.
 Now let's have some fun with our foil and wax paper pieces.  No reason to be wasteful.

As you can see we are using our foil heart on this great birthday card. 

  Join me next Saturday when we will be Washi Taping it up........ 



Now enjoy other SU demonstrators in our Monthly blog hop:

Here are the links:


Elaine Brown  (YOU ARE HERE)
Tamra Davis  
Jo Anne Hewins
Amy Ingram
Michelle Irinyi
Melissa Kerman
Tracie Langley
Sharon Maranich
Laurie Meier
Sue Root
Pam Staples
Lisa Tedder