Tag: guy greetings

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

£32.00

[144177]

£9.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

£4.50

Aqua Painters

[103954]

£15.50

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141394]

£6.00

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

[121685]

£7.25

Dapper Denim A4 Cardstock

[141419]

£7.25

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

[106550]

£8.25

Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes

[106589]

£6.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

£27.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

£32.00

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

8th September 201730th August 2017

Techniques Series | 3D Embossing

Card making techniques 3D Embossing using Stampin' Up! products

You guys know how much I love a good technique…. and I love it even more when its simple but effective! and this is one of those. Actually these cards would be awesome on a Simple Sunday, but today is only Friday (and we all love Fridays more than Sundays right?!)

This card would make an awesome birthday card for the special guys in your life, I am sure they will love the fun embossing. The only trick here is the 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (see why I just call it 3D embossing!). I love these embossing folders, and Stampin’ Up! have 5 different patterns available (you can find all 5 listed at the end of this post).

These embossing folders are really easy to use, but they are thicker than a standard embossing folder (due to the 3D effect!) and so use a different Big Shot sandwich. You need; your Big Shot Platform (or the platform you use for embossing folders), then the embossing folder and card stock, and ONE standard cutting plate on the top.

Measurements:

Card base – 21 x 14.8 cm

Layer for embossing – 10 x 14.3 cm

Sentiment strip – 10.5 x 2 cm

This card is finished with a birthday sentiment from Guy Greetings stamped on Sahara Sand card stock, and a trio of Glitter Enamel Dots.

Product List

Dapper Denim A4 Cardstock

£32.00

[141419]

£7.25

Glitter Enamel Dots

[144200]

£6.25

Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143231]

£8.25

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143704]

£8.25

Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143699]

£9.00

Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143708]

£9.00

Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143537]

£9.00

Big Shot

[143263]

£99.00

Big Shot Platform

[142802]

£23.50

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

11th July 2017

Guy Greetings Birthday Card using Embossing Paste

As soon as I spotted the Embossing Paste in the new annual Catalogue I knew I HAD to try it! I have never used embossing paste before, but I love the look of it. However, once it arrived, I froze, I took the lid off, but I couldn’t use it!

So, when James reminded me that he needed a Birthday Card for his older brother at the end of last month, I decided to put on my big girl pants and give this stuff a go! Although, I did make him pick the stamps!

So, I stamped the sentiments first in Archival Basic Black ink onto Whisper White card stock, and then stamped the Guy onto a separate piece of card stock. He was the coloured in using Watercolour Pencils and a blender pen, and fussy cut.

The embossing paste was really easy to use… I have a glass top on my desk and I dumped a large pea sized amount of paste onto the desk and added a drop of Bermuda Bay reinker. The paste is really easy to move and mix with the Palette Knives that you can find with the paste in the catalogue. I used one of the new Pattern Party Decorative Masks to create this fun pattern, and added a sprinkling of Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter before it was dry. The embossing paste does take a few minutes to dry, but its not long, but long enough that it gives you time to make sure you mask, desk and palette knife is clean! I would advise that you make sure that your equipment is cleaned after each use, embossing paste is hard once it is dry and REALLY difficult to get off!

Once the embossing paste was dry I added the Guy onto the front of the card with some dimensionals, and stamped the inside of the card to match!

Product List

Pattern Party Decorative Masks

£32.00

Embossing Paste

[141979]

£7.25

Palette Knives

[142808]

£4.50

[144103]

£5.50

Silicone Craft Sheet

[127853]

£5.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[131156]

£3.00

Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay

[131286]

£7.25

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

£6.50

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

£7.25

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

21st October 2016

Cute Birthday Shaker Card

Simple Shaker Birthday Card using Guy Greetings and Lots of Love from Stampin' Up! UK

I mentioned a few weeks ago that this time of the year is CRAZY with birthdays in my family, and I really needed a quick, fun card for my cousin…. and this is what he ended up with!

This shaker was super simple to put together I took me less than 15 minutes (including fussy cutting that frog!). The secret here is Foam Adhesive Strips. The card is a 4 x 4″ card with a layer cut to 3 3/4 x 3 3/4″, with a circle die cut from the centre (with a piece of Window sheet attached behind it). I then run my Embossing Buddy across the Window sheet to remove some of the static and stop those gorgeous sequins from sticking too much!

The Piece of Whisper White behind was embossed with the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, for some extra texture. The Foam Adhesive Strips are then attached to the back of the circle piece, bending these around the circle is super easy (as I will demonstrate in Monday’s Make It Monday video!!!). I would suggest using the Foam to attach the edges of the card to the card base as well as around the shaker window – just because they are thicker than Dimensionals and you want your card front to be the same height all the way across right?!

Product List

Love You Lots Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141801]

£8.00

Pacific Point A4 Card Stock

£32.00

[116202]

£7.25

Window Sheets

[142314]

£4.50

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

£32.00

Brights Sequin Assortment

[138389]

£4.50

Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126951]

£6.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126953]

£6.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

£7.25

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

31st March 2016

Happy Birthday Husband

Stampin' Up! UK Mans birthday card Guy Greetings

It was James’ birthday on Good Friday, but what with the end of Sale-a-bration rearing its head I didn’t get around to posting the card until now.

James is always very supportive of my card making, but I think he gets a little nervous when it comes time for me to make a card for him. James is a manly sort of bloky sort of fellow, he doesn’t do flowers or pink or ribbon or anything remotely feminine at all (I am solely responsible for anything remotely ‘homely’ in our house, he would have a sofa and a fridge and a TV and call it home!) so cards aren’t really something he would spend time or effort in choosing, let along making for anyone!

I love creating super simple cards for James. He has started to make cards for me (just because he knows I like a handmade card) and always goes to town on ink blending and punches, he actually bought his own card blanks because he was too scared to touch my card stock (rightly so!). So, when it comes to make a card for James I like to keep things simple, in the hope that one day he might calm down on the ink and punches!

Anyway, this card features the stamp set Guy Greetings and Going Places Designer Series Paper. I love the travel theme of this paper, its a full stack of 6 x 6 papers printed with maps and street plans, along with some great marble type prints – all of which are great for guys.

‘Husband’ fits perfectly into the Washi Label punch, while I grabbed my Circle collection framelits and my big shot for the anchor. Both stamps are from Guy Greetings and are stamped in Lost Lagoon. I remember a few years ago watching Shimelle Lane on YouTube create these great Scrapbook layouts using masses of Patterned Paper and she ALWAYS inked the edges to get the to ‘go together’ and I thought I would use the same technique here, so once I had all my pieces I grabbed out my Sahara Sand ink and a sponge and inked all the papers – I love the effect

Even James said it loved it!

Success at last

Product List

Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack

£32.00

[140581]

£7.25

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad

[133644]

£6.00

Washi Label Punch

[138296]

£16.00

Circles Collection Framelits Die

[130911]

£24.00

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126976]

£6.00

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

£3.25

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

£6.50

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

7th December 2015

A grungy birthday…

I had to make a very special birthday card last week, for my wonderful Pops (Grandad) who turns 94 (I think) today! I really struggle to make cards for him, something masculine, not cheesy, classic, but unique. So this year I thought I’d go a bit grungy.

I’ve tried something different with my photo set up again today, I’m not sure – but the photo had to be taken in a bit of a hurry before I posted it on its 270 mile journey on Friday – Yes, I know I should be more organised, but when it comes to making cards for Family, its often a bit last minute!

Anyway, back to the card. I used Shimmery White card stock on this one (not that you can tell in the photo!) I love this card stock, it has fine glitter sort of embedded into it for a soft, shimmery look – and its great for inky techniques or watercolour too! I need to add another pack onto my next order actually, I’m running out! Man, I’m waffly today! I love Lost Lagoon for men’s cards, and so stamped the World Map in Lost Lagoon onto Shimmery White card stock, before running it through my Big Shot with the Decorative Dots embossing folder.

I got all inky at this point, adding Mint Macaron, Lost Lagoon and Tip Top Taupe onto the card with Stampin’ Sponges. I’m not sure the Mint really added much, but it is there I promise!

The sentiment is taken from Guy Greetings, and is stamped in Tip Top Taupe onto another piece of Shimmery White card stock, then punched with the Extra Large Oval Punch. I sponged the edges with Lost Lagoon before attaching to the card over some loops of Linen thread.

What about you, do you struggle with men’s cards too? What’s your tactic?

World Map Clear-Mount Background Stamp Set – 130345

Price: £13.00

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder – 133520

Price: £32.00

Price: £7.00

Stamping Sponges – 101610

Price: £3.25

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad – 133644

Price: £6.00

Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pad – 138325

Price: £6.00

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad – 138326

Price: £6.00

Extra-Large Oval Punch – 119859

Price: £16.00

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

12th October 2015

Delightful Guy Birthdays ….

Stampin' Up! UK Guy Greetings mens birthday card

One of those card that all card makers struggle with are Birthday card for men! Everyone I speak to always requests more men’s cards – they can be tricky, and personally I don’t like making theme-y cards either (just because dad likes Golf, doesn’t mean I should make a birthday card featuring golf balls, does it?!)

But we have a solution! Guy Greetings!

I adore this stamp set! I’m sure regular blog readers have read my waffle about this stamp set before, but for men’s birthday cards you just cannot beat it; a great selection of manly images complete with a series of handy sentiments in a lovely font.

This card actually uses a piece of Christmas Designer Series Paper, from the Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper Pack – and I totally took colour inspiration from this one piece of paper – Delightful Dijon all the way! (with a hint of Basic Black!). The spanners were stamped off once before stamping – with the ‘Happy Birthday’ stamped in full strength. I use this ‘Happy Birthday’ stamp a lot, but this is the first time I have combined it with the Washi Label punch, basically because I thought the stamp was too big! Wrong! Stampin’ Up! coordination at its best!

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Season Of Cheer Designer Series Paper – 139590

Price: £32.00

Price: £10.00

Basic Black A4 Cardstock – 121688

Price: £6.50

Whisper White A4 Cardstock – 106549

Price: £7.25

Delightful Dijion Classic Stampin’ Pad – 138327

Price: £6.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad – 132708

Price: £5.50

Washi Label Punch – 138296

Price: £16.00

Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper – 138187

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Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

30th September 2015

October Sketch Challenge!

Stampin' Up! UK SchoolHouse Designer Series Paper Sketch Challenge Boys Birthday card

I have something new for you today. I have been trying to work out what I was going to do on a Wednesday, I have loved writing my Week In Review posts but at the moment getting the time on a Wednesday morning or Tuesday night to write them is a bit of a nightmare, I’m about to change day job too and week days are going to be busy! So, have been trying to think of something to do instead, and I love a good card making challenge, so…..

Welcome to the first of a series of posts this month focusing on one sketch! The October Sketch Challenge!

Each and Every Wednesday in October I will be bringing you another card based on the same sketch. Now I know it’s not technically October until tomorrow, but what’s wrong with a bit of a head start!

I have challenged my team with this sketch too, and cannot wait to see what they create with it! I would LOVE to see your creations, post them to my Facebook page! or share the link to your blog post with me in the comments below!

So, what have I done with the sketch then?

I have taken a literal look at this card to start the month, and have created this card – perfect for a little boy’s birthday!

One of my personal challenges this month is to use more of my huge stack of Designer Series Paper (sitting and stroking it isn’t good enough any more, I need to get it onto some projects!) and this card uses the School House Designer Series Paper from the Annual Catalogue, with a simple ‘Happy Birthday’ sentiment from Guy Greetings

What will you make?

Price: £10.00

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad – 140932

Price: £32.00

Price: £6.50

Basic Gray A4 Cardstock – 121689

Price: £6.50

Schoolhouse A4 Cardstock Assortment Pack – 139020

Price: £6.50

Banner Triple Punch – 138292

Price: £21.00

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Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

13th July 2015

Male Birthday Card

I know I’m not the only one who’s heart sinks when it comes to Male Birthday cards. They are tricky, particularly when – like me – you’re drawn to flowers and pink!

So, last month it was James’ oldest brothers Birthday. I try really hard not to make themey cards – John likes running, but that doesn’t mean he must have a running themed birthday card, does it?!

This is where Stampin’ Up! outdo themselves, Guy Greetings. What a fantastic guy themed stamp set! I’ve paired it here with Gorgeous Grunge for a really cool grungy look.

I actually got a ‘ooh, that’s cool!’ for this card! I know, I was surprised too! Most of my family are totally not bothered by a handmade anything, none of them understand the effort and thought, and very few actually appreciate what I have done – This does not stop me!

So, the card – a Cucumber Crush card base, layered with a piece of Typeset Designer Series paper and a matt of Very Vanilla – stamped with Gorgeous Grunge in Cucumber Crush and Sahara Sand. Cool, huh?

Gorgeous Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set – 130517

Price: £32.00

Price: £18.00

Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper – 133704

Price: £11.75

Cucumber Crush A4 Cardstock – 138342

Price: £6.50

Very Vanilla A4 Cardstock – 106550

Price: £7.25

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126976

Price: £6.00

Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin’ Pad – 138324

Price: £6.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: £3.75