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11th August 201710th August 2017

Techniques Series | Masking with This Little Piggy

Techniques Video Masking using This Little Piggy from Stampin' Up!

I am loving the new This Little Piggy Stamp Set and just could not resit a spot of Masking with it…. before this series ends next week! But, do not despair… there will be more Techniques Videos! I promise

How fun is that Pig! Just so cute… and so easy to Mask too.

Miss Piggy is stamped in Basic Grey Archival ink… and then the stamp, stamped off onto a piece of Sticky Note (those ones where the sticky is all over work best!). This is then cut out… yes, it’s fussy cutting… no, I’m not sorry… she’s just so cute! You then cover the stamped image with the sticky note mask… and add ink!

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This alternative Z fold card is also quick and easy to do…

Measurements:

Card stock – 21 x 14.8 cm (scored on the long side at 3 and 10.5 cm) (8 1/4 x 5 7/8″, scored on the long side at 1 and 4 1/8″)

Designer Series Paper – 7.5 x 14.8 cm and 3 x 14.8 cm (3 1/8 x 5 7/8″ and 1 x 5 7/8″)

Whisper White – 7.5 x 14.8 cm (3 1/8 x 5 7/8″)

I have used the Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper for this cards…. I am still loving the watercolour effect of them

Which is your favourite current Designer Series Paper?

Product List

This Little Piggy Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143922]

£18.00

Stampin’ Trimmer

[129722]

£27.00

Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack

[144131]

£20.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

£27.00

Tranquil Tide A4 Cardstock

[144252]

£7.25

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144085]

£6.00

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

£3.25

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

4th August 2017

Techniques Series | How to use a Die as a Mask

I Like You Friends Thank You Card using Oh So Eclectic from Stampin' Up!

I have one card, two ways for you today! I shared a card yesterday using the Oh So Eclectic Bundle…. and I have another for you today! The dies in this bundle are special… some of them cut, some emboss, some cut the image out of the card stock, and some … leave the image in! and it is these dies that we are playing with today.

I created my own mask using the diamond pattern die in this set….

Creating a mask with these dies is super easy… I simply run them through my Big Shot with piece of Window Sheet, but you could use Vellum… I use Window Sheet because that way I can save my mask and use it again! Running Window Sheet through the Big Shot can be a little frightening, as it makes a whole series of strange whaling and cracking noises…. but its OK, it doesn’t damage the Window Sheet or, more importantly, the Big Shot!

This first card uses the mask with the fabulous New Embossing Paste! I am LOVING playing with this stuff, and I have a couple of videos coming soon all about it. I have coloured the paste here using Night of Navy ink…. but I really needed to add some more ink to get that true Night of Navy colour. Still, it’s not a disaster, just a happy accident! and a learning experience… because next time I know I need to add more!

The second card, made in the video, I ink blended Night of Navy through the Mask. This was I guaranteed myself a true Night of Navy colour! but, I sacrificed that dimension that the Embossing Paste brings.

This card is finished with a series of die cuts using the stamps and dies in the Oh So Eclectic bundle….

What is your favourite bundle in this years Stampin’ Up! catalogue?

Product List

Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Bundle

[145356]

£43.00

Window Sheets

[142314]

£4.50

Embossing Paste

[141979]

£7.25

Big Shot

[143263]

£99.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[103033]

£3.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126970]

£6.00

Classic Label Punch

[141491]

£16.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144083]

£6.00

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141396]

£6.00

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141398]

£6.00

Night Of Navy 5/8″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[144189]

£7.25

Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper

[144185]

£10.00

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Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator04

28th July 2017

Techniques Series | Masking with Glue

Techniques series masking video tutorial masking with glue floral card using Birthday Blossoms from Stampin' Up

I love using techniques in my card making, and one of my favourites in Masking. But there are so many different ways to mask, so over the next few weeks I thought we would explore them together. This week we are ‘Masking with glue’ and while this isn’t my original idea (I found it a few years ago on Ruth Trice’s blog) this version of masking is one I do often, and always gets a ‘ooooh, how did you do that reaction!’

This technique is really easy, but needs some time….1. because applying the glue can take a while, and 2. because it needs a good few hours to dry!

So, how do you mask with glue!

Ok, so the real trick is the Stampin’ Up! Fine Tip Glue Pen! This great glue is nice and runny, drys clear and comes with a needle point applicator.

Tips and Tricks:

Stamp your image in Archival ink (either Basic Black or Basic Grey) and give it a minute to dry
Use the Fine Tip Glue pen to ‘colour’ the image with glue…. once the stamped image is nicely covered, leave it to dry (I usually leave it overnight to make sure it is properly dry)
Then you can stamp over it, or blend ink over the glue and the stamped area will remain white
Clean the masked area with a dry paper towel to ensure that the white really pops!

The rest of the card is finished with a sentiment die cut with the Layered Circles and some fussy cut leaves stamped in Emerald Envy. The final part of this card is the embossed panel. I am having heaps of fun with this embossing folder at the moment, its called Seaside… and while it is great for sea themed cards, its just as pretty for other cards too!

Do you have a technique you would like demonstrated? Let me know in the comments below

Product List

Birthday Blossoms Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[139471]

£17.00

Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[141481]

£7.75

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

£27.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

£6.25

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144082]

£6.00

Fresh Fig A4 Cardstock

[144248]

£7.25

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

£3.25

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141396]

£6.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

£9.00

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Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

21st July 2017

Technique Series : Masking with Tape

Techniques Series Video Tutorial Masking Technique using Sticky note tape and Delightful Daisy from Stampin' Up!

Hello! oh, I am loving doing Techniques Videos for you again! I have missed doing these, but things have recently changed with my day job (for the better!) leaving me more time to stamp, blog and spend time with you. I cannot wait!

This week I am continuing my Masking series, and this week we are looking at using tape as a mask. Did you see my card yesterday, which used the same technique….

As I discussed last week, I love masking as a technique, I think it’s because I LOVE a good bit of white space. This version of masking is super simple; using a piece of sticky note tape (or low tac masking tape, use what you have on hand!) to cover an area before stamping. Check out the video for all the details…

This card also uses a strip of that beautiful Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper, along with the Daisy Delight stamp set. Now, I have a confession here: this stamp set coordinates (and comes bundled with the pretty Daisy Punch) however, it is currently not available, it’s just so popular Stampin’ Up! can’t keep it in stock! But, I don’t want you to miss this stamp set, yes there is a cost saving bundle, but it only saves you £3.25…. and you NEED the stamp set now! I will of course let you know when the punch is available again.

I hope you are loving this technique’s series as much as I am. I would LOVE to know what Techniques you would like me to explore, let me know in the comments below

Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143669]

£15.00

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

[144137]

£10.00

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144085]

£6.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126983]

£6.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126953]

£6.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126982]

£6.00

Pool Party A4 Card Stock

[124391]

£7.25

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Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

1st February 2017

Love Hearts Week | Distress Resist Congratulations Card

Love Hearts Week Distress Resist video tutorial using So In Love from Stampin' Up! UK

Ok, so it is Wednesday, and today – even though it is Love Hearts Week – I have a card project for you, because I couldn’t not share this card with you almost as soon as I had made it!

One of the many ways I find inspiration on a daily basis is YouTube, and one of the very lovely people I follow is the gorgeous Jennifer McGuire (I am going to try not to sound like some sort of crazy fan-girl now….) she shares some fabulous techniques, but she doesn’t use Stampin’ Up! inks…. so I like to test out her ideas using Stampin’ Up! products. Which is what I have done today.

This technique is really very simple; select your stamp (always a good place to start!) I love using line images for this, but you could totally use something more solid too. Ink it up in Versamark and stamp in onto Whisper White card stock. Heat set it or leave it for a while to dry, and then sponge ink over the top to get this cool, delicate effect.

You could totally add white or clear embossing powder after the Versamark to make a more vibrant image too.

And those blank Enamel shapes…. you’ll have to watch the video to see how I made those!

Question of the Day: What is your current favourite YouTube Channel

I don’t think I could possibly choose, I am enjoying watching fitness and diet theme-d videos at the moment

Product List

So In Love Clear-Mount Bundle

[144739]

£43.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

£7.75

Regals Enamel Shapes

[141681]

£8.25

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

£3.25

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131171]

£6.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126953]

£6.00

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141394]

£6.00

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

30th January 2017

Love Hearts Week | Masked Jar of Love Gift Bag

Love Hearts week Valentines papercraft using Jar of Love from Stampin' Up! UK

Oh I have been so looking forward to this week! A whole week of projects and videos featuring the wonders that are Love Hearts! Yay!

How cute are is this bag! and it is super easy to make too – all thanks the the Gift Bag Punch Board.

Measurements:

Card stock – 10 x 4 1/8″ (25.4 x 10.5 cm)

Make the gift bag following the instructions for the S sized bag.

Whisper White – 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 (6.3 x 5.4 cm)

The heart mask is super easy to create too, I used the sweetheart punch to punch out a piece of Grid paper to use as a mask. Then use stamps (I used the small heart from Jar of Love) to stamp around the heart in Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral and Watermelon Wonder. Lovely!

Question of the Day: What is your favourite Valentines sweet treat?

I’m a sucker for anything chocolate-y, My Mr. usually buys me Thorntons for any occasion, although I dread to think what he is buying me this year seeing as we are both on a major diet 🙁

Product List

Gift Bag Punch Board

[135862]

£18.00

Jar Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141587]

£24.00

Sweetheart Punch

[133786]

£14.50

Watermelon Wonder A4 Cardstock

[138341]

£7.25

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad

[138323]

£6.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126983]

£6.00

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131172]

£6.00

Gold Binder Clips

[141673]

£6.50

Grid Paper

[130148]

£10.00

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

17th November 2016

Pootlers Design Team | Paper Piecing Glamper Greetings

Pootles Design Team Glamper Greetings Paper Piecing Birthday card using Stampin' Up! UK stamps

I am loving using the Glamper Greetings stamp set! I hope you are enjoying the month of Glamper Greetings (seeing as I have a whole weeks worth of projects next week!)

When this stamp set initially landed in my craft room I had heaps of techniques and cool things to do with it, including something I haven’t done for ages … paper piecing. We have so many great Designer Series Paper at the moment, and loads of them would be awesome for this. I chose the Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack more because it was already out on my desk that anything else, but I love it!

To create this card I stamped the Glamper on all three sheets of Designer Series Paper, as well as a piece of Shimmery White Card stock, in Archival Basic Black ink. The shape is super easy to fussy cut, and so I cut the parts out of the Designer Series Paper and then re-assembled the paper Glamper on a piece of Whisper White, which I then cut out again.

The background has a simple watercolour wash in Soft Sky and Pear Pizzazz, super simple!

Question of the Day: What’s your favourite way to use your Designer Series Paper?

Product List

Glamper Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142202]

£23.00

Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack

[141991]

£9.00

Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

[121717]

£7.25

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

£9.00

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

[121685]

£7.25

Aqua Painters

[103954]

£15.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[131160]

£3.00

Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[131161]

£3.00

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

5th November 2016

How To… Create Easy Ombre Backgrounds

How to Create an easy ombre background with Crazy About You from Stampin' Up! UK

I am such a sucker for a great background on my cards, I love a simple card with a great background… and this one is super easy to create!

The secret is the great Stampin’ Up! Ombre Stampin’ Pads!

And a quick video! Awesome!

Product List

Calypso Coral Ombre Stampin’ Pad

[141611]

£8.25

Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin’ Pad

[141609]

£8.25

Emerald Envy Ombre Stampin’ Pad

[141845]

£8.25

Black Ombre Stampin’ Pad

[141850]

£8.25

Bermuda Bay Ombre Stampin’ Pad

[141608]

£8.25

Crazy About You Clear Stamp Set

[138859]

£35.00

Hello You Thinlits Dies

[137363]

£22.00

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

[140490]

£6.50

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

£7.25

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Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

31st October 2016

Make It Monday | Pleated Designer Series Paper Card

Hello! Wow, hasn’t Monday come around awfully quickly! I am off on Annual Leave this week (read, more time for Stamping!) as I am attending Stampin’ Up! On Stage Local on Saturday – I am so excited!!! I’m actually heading down to Telford on Thursday for a night away with James before meeting up with some Stampin’ friends on Friday.]

I am starting to get ready for my November Stamp a Stack event – This time we are making a stack of Christmas cards, and I have to admit that we may well be making a version of this card then too! But I love it.

The Designer Series Paper sale ends today, so don’t forget to grab your packs of Designer Series Paper while it’s on offer before its too late.

Measurements:

Card Base: 29.6 x 10.5 cm scored on the long side at 14.8

Whisper White Layer: 14.3 x 10 cm

Designer Series Paper: 26.5 cm x 6.5 cm

Score your piece of Designer Series Paper on the long side at 6.5, 8, 12, 13.5, 17, 18.5, 21, and 22.5 cm

How pretty is that Bauble? These stamps and dies are from the gorgeous Merriest Wishes bundle, I’m sure I will be sharing heaps of projects with this bundle in the next few weeks

This card is finished with a bow using the Emerald Envy Silky ribbon.

Thanks so much for checking out my blog today, don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter and to my YouTube channel while you here, and I will see you again tomorrow for 2 awesome blog posts!

Product List

Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper

[141986]

£10.00

Merriest Wishes Clear-Mount Bundle

[143520]

£36.00

Presents & Pinecones A4 Cardstock Pack

[143213]

£7.25

Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock

[138344]

£7.25

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141396]

£6.00

3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Silky Taffeta Combo Pack

[141989]

£8.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

£6.25

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

24th October 2016

Make It Monday | Cute Shaker card using Jar of Love

Make It Monday Cute Floral Shaker Card using Jar of Love from Stampin' Up! UK

Hello! Welcome to a brand new week of projects and inspiration here at StampinByHannah! I am loving filming these Make It Monday videos, actually I’m just loving filming at the moment, and have a whole heap of videos planned for you in the coming weeks (there are at least 3 this week alone!), so sit back and enjoy….. Make It Monday!

I’m just loving this cute shaker card, how adorable are those fireflies?! This card would be fab for birthdays or a congratulations card for one of your girlfriends (I’m thinking, new job, new grand-child, or even a just because!)

Shaker Cards are so much fun! I’m loving adding small die cuts, as well as sequins, glitter, mica flakes, beads and other fun elements. I have to say though my absolute Top Tip with shaker cards is to run your Embossing Buddy around your shaker frame before you remove the adhesive backing – check the video to see why!

I have a heap of videos coming for you starting this week, including the start of my Christmas Countdown series! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel to catch all my latest video tutorials!

Product List

Jar Of Love Photopolymer Bundle

[142342]

£48.50

Card Stock A4 Soft Sky

[131292]

£7.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

£8.25

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131172]

£6.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141397]

£6.00

Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131181]

£6.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131179]

£6.00

Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers

[131263]

£27.50

Silver Sequin Trim

[138399]

£4.50

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

£7.25

Embossing Buddy

[103083]

£5.50

Window Sheets

[142314]

£4.50

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