Windmill Card

This card looks more complicated than it really is. I punched 8 squares with the 1 1/4" punch. The first set of 4 squares are mounted in a square formation with mini glue dots on the outer corners. The second set were slipped in behind the first set to make the windmill and mounted with mini glue dots. The pop-up card is basically the old explosion fold. Any questions, e-mail me at stampincole677@earthlink.net

Antique Wallpaper Tutorial

1. 1. Place cardstock into the embossing folder in your Sizzix, Big Shot, or Cuttlebug and use the embossing machine to emboss.
2. 2. Rub the lighter of two dye inks over some of the embossed texture on the cardstock.
3. 3. Rub the remaining ink color over the rest of the raised texture on the cardstock.
4. 4. Spritz the paper with water.
5. 5. Lift the cardstock and allow the water and inks to run into the background a bit.
6. 6. Use the heat tool to dry the cardstock completely.
7. 7. Place the embossed cardstock ON TOP of the embossing folder and run through the embossing machine to flatten the texture.
8. 8. Apply the antique paper ink color to the edges of the cardstock with a sponge to enhance the aged look.
9. 9. Wrap ribbon around cardstock.
10. Punch 9 flowers. Sponge the edges of the flowers and stack three per flower and attach with a brad. Fold up the petals toward the center.
11. Attach a punched butterfuly.
12. Punch 3 tiny flowers and attach to lower right corner with brads.
13. Attach this to card base.

Tent Card

I am sorry I did not write down the specific products used in this card. It is a 5 1/2 X 5 1/2" square card. There is an accordion folded piece at the bottom 3 X 5 1/2". The center bunny swings from a silver string suspended from between the layers. Since the top is attached, you can put your message on the back of the card. You can see from the side view the accordion fold that the card sits on.

These dies will also work on your Cuttlebug as well as Sizzix or Stampin'Up's Big Shot. The vinyl sheets can be cut into shapes and letters. These items can be used on walls or wherever your imagination takes you. They are removable and will not damage your paint. This sale is good until 7:50 p.m. on December 22. Let me know if you need anything at: stampincole677@earthlink.net


Item Page # Description Regular Price Discounted Price

114515 195 Flower Burst Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96
114516 195 Cherry Blossom Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96
115957 195 Thanks Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96
114513 195 Sweetest Stem Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96
115952 195 Hi Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96
115951 197 Timeless Type Junior Alphabet
Medium Sizzlits die $74.95 $59.96
113446 197 Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits
4-Pack die $19.95 $16.96
114509 197 Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits
4-Pack die $21.95 $18.66
113448 197 Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die $19.95 $16.96
113457 198 Tulipe Bigz die $21.95 $16.46
115954 198 Two Tags Bigz die $21.95 $18.66
114524 199 Fringed Flower Bigz die $19.95 $15.96
114523 199 Decorative Accents Bigz die $19.95 $15.96
114534 199 Flower Bigz Clear die $19.95 $15.96
113473 199 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die $19.95 $16.96
113472 199 Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die $19.95 $16.96
113470 199 Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die $19.95 $16.96
113465 199 Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz
die $19.95 $16.96
115961 200 Perfect Setting Bigz XL die $42.95 $32.21
113483 200 Pennant Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96
113484 200 Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die $39.95 $31.96
116760 201 Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz
XL die $39.95 $29.96
116759 201 Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96
114890 201 Matchbox Bigz XL die $42.95 $36.51
113458 202 Flower Layers Originals die $15.95 $13.56
114336 158 Kraft Décor Elements sheets
12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36
114334 158 Dark Gray Décor Elements
sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36
114337 158 Chocolate Décor Elements
sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36
114335 158 White Décor Elements
sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36
118797 n/a So Saffron Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118798 n/a Rose Red Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118799 n/a Taken With Teal Décor
Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118800 n/a Pretty In Pink Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118801 n/a Bashful Blue Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118802 n/a Real Red Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118803 n/a Old Olive Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118804 n/a Black Décor Elements sheets
15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118805 n/a Night of Navy Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118806 n/a Certainly Celery Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118807 n/a Tempting Turquoise Décor
Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118808 n/a Clear Décor Elements sheets
15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118809 n/a Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118810 n/a Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets
15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118812 n/a Sahara Sand Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118813 n/a Gable Green Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118814 n/a Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets
15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71
118815 n/a Chalkboard Décor Elements
sheets 15" x 24" (2) $14.95 $11.21

Tips for Coloring Very Detailed Stamps

In this card, I used a Thomas Kinkade stamp from Heritage Farms (yeah, I know it's contraband). One of the ways I used it and liked it was to stamp it with Basic Brown permanent ink. In this sample, I stamped it with brown Stazon on vellum cardstock. I colored the back of the vellum with markers. This way the coloring is subtle, but the details are not lost. The trees were embossed. A bit of glitter was sprinkled on before heating.

Post-It Note Holder

2 X 2 post it note pad is sandwiched between cardstock and decorated. Use your Cropadile to punch the hole and insert a binder ring which can be attached to your purse for a ready note pad.

Pop-Up Technique

To do this, punch a circle, the larger the better. With your scissors, start cutting at the edge in a swirl to the middle. Attach the center of your swirl to the upper side on the inside of your card and the "tail" on the bottom part on the inside of your card. You can then attach a small item to the middle of the swirl.

I've found a new love--the Big Shot. It cuts vinyl, play foam, fabric, mat board. It is so fun. You will be seeing more things on here.

Die cut Card

I have been playing with the Big Shot again. This is a sample of a card, very easy, made by backing the die cut with chocolate chip cardstock.