Papaya Collage Stamp Set and Floral District DSP

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Beverly

Isn’t he so cute; the bird that is? He’s looking at himself in the mirror! This card features a Stampin’ Up! stamp set that debuts on June 1! It is called Papaya Collage Stamp Set (126612). All of the stamp images are from this set. The designer series paper (DSP) used is the beautiful Floral District DSP (126919) that also debuts on June 1!

I used faux metal peel and stick easy liner (from Home Depot) to create the mirror. I think it worked quite well. What do you think? The below picture is a closeup of the bird. The following picture shows a slight reflection of him in the mirror.

I really like how the frame turned out. I used the Pewter Embossing Powder (124114) on the frame, cut it out, and covered it with a new ink color from the 2012-2014 In Colors, the Primrose Petals (126858). This same color in card stock forms the card base. Enjoy!

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs

Beverly Polen

Papaya Collage Stamp Set and Floral District DSP

Stampin Up Comfort Cafe DSP and Apothecary Accents Framelits

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Beverly

Are you getting excited about the debut of the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog? When it debuts on June 1, you’ll notice a lot of changes – good ones that is. This project share features one of the beautiful, upcoming Designer Series Paper (DSP), the Stampin Up Comfort Cafe (126898) and a Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits (127003). This card features two of the designs for the Stampin Up Comfort Cafe DSP. The key color for these designs is Cajun Craze.

TIP: If you will note, you can see that I used the negative of the Stampin Up Comfort Cafe DSP that is cut out with the new Apothecary Accents Framelit for the first card layer. Try that when you get yours. Also, I covered it with Crystal Effects (love that stuff!).

The picture above and below show the dimensional aspects of the card.

Other Stampin’ Up! products used are:

Perfectly Penned Stamp Set (122892) – sentiment

Adorning Accents Embossing Folders (125601) – the hearts

Scallop Trim Border Punch (1184020)

Cajun Craze Card Stock (119684)

Soft Suede Card Stock (115318)

A ribbon that was featured in the last Holiday Mini, Very Vanilla Designer Velvet Ribbon

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs

Beverly Polen

Stampin Up Comfort Cafe and Apothecary Accents Framelits

Stampin’ Up! My Digital Studio Paper Crafting Software

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Beverly

If you reached this post, you must be comfortable with using a computer, right? Believe me there are plenty of people out there who aren’t. Since we’ve decided that you’re comfortable with using a computer, you must also be comfortabble with using various computer software, right?

In that case, let me ask you a few questions

Do you love scrapbooking?
What about card making?
Would you like to try digital scrapbooking and/or card making?
If yes, have you tried the Stampin’ Up! My Digital Studio (MDS) yet?

If you haven’t, but would like to try it on a trial basis, you can do that with the My Digital Studio Express Trial. Here is how it works:

You go to my on-line store, (click HERE) and download the trial software.
You try it for 30 days FREE. Yes, I said FREE!
If after the 30 days you decide for whatever reason that you cannot fit it into your toolbox of stamping supplies, all you have to do is NOTHING!

HOWEVER, if you try it, there is a good chance you’ll like it and want to include it into your stamping tool box after the 30-day trial period. If you do, here’s what you do:

You purchasethe version of the software you downloaded to continue using it.
To purchase it, you’ll simply open up the trial version you already have on your computer, and you will be prompted to enter the product registration key you received after purchasing the software. (You’ll receive this key via e-mail if you purchase the downloadable version, and you’ll find it along with your shipped software if you purchase the disc version.)

Now, how easy is that? You now have the ability to create hard-back scrapbooks that will last forever!

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Would you enjoy a FREE update to the software when Stampin’ Up! debuts the new MDS 2 late 2012? If you purchase the MDS (regular or express trial) from May 8 until the MDS 2 becomes available, you’ll get the upgrade FREE. You’ll receive an email from Stampin’ Up! with instructions on how to get your free copy!

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs

by

Beverly Polen

Stampin’ Up! Baroque Motifs

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Beverly

One of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamp sets, Baroque Motifs (113490), is retiring in twelve more days! This stamp set, which has been around for several years, has been one of Stampin’ Up!’s popular sets, and I hate to see it go. What about you? Don’t forget that it is available as a digital stamp brush set (118843) for My Digital Studio.

This card features the Baroque Motifs Stamp Set (113490); Tea Shoppe Stamp Set (125547); one of the new 2012-2014 In Colors (126838), Gumball Green Card Stock (126840); Basic Black Card Stock (121045); a new ribbon, Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126872); a retiring punch, Modern Label (119849); two retiring magnetic movers and shapers, Movers & Shapers Curly Label and Punch Windows (114506 and 115953, respectively); VersaMark Pad (102283); Black Embossing Powder (109133); and 3/16″ Brads – Brights Collection (119740). Enjoy!

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NEW $99 STAMPIN’ UP! STARTER KIT: If you have wanted to become a Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Stampin’ Up! is now offering a fully customisable Starter Kit for new recruits at a new lower price of $99! The choice is yours to put together a kit with any of the current high-quality products–you can choose up to $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! products! You will also receive a business supplies pack (valued at $65) to create a kit with a total value of $190 that still ships for FREE! Previously, the contents of the Starter Kit were selected for you.

You will receive EIGHT of the new 2012-2013 Catalog to share with friends or use during a private Stampin’ Up! party! Your commission starts at 20%! There is NO risk, NO pressure, and NO penalty to drop! If you are a Hobby Stamper who isn’t ready to build a stamping business, you are very welcome to join Guneaux Designs just to get 20% off of your stamp supplies! If you are ready to build a business, you’ve come to the right place. Give me a call! If you have Skyping capabilities, don’t worry about living local to me.

SIGN UP HERE!

God’s Blessings!

Stampin Up Out West Happy Birthday Card – Brayering

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Beverly

It has been a while since I’ve used my Stampin’ Up! brayer, so I decided to use it to create this card, featuring the Stampin Up Out West stamp set, for my special brother who has a birthday Saturday. He is a horse lover and has had many beautiful, special horses in his lifetime. Therefore, I wanted a horse stamp for the card. I chose to use a retiring Stampin’ Up! stamp set, Out West, that met my need for a horse stamp. The brayering on this card was inspired by Michelle Zindorf, who taught me how to use a brayer. If you are interested in taking one of her classes (she travels all over the US), click here.

As you can see, the card is an easel card.

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Stamp Set: Stampin Up Out West

Ink: More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, and Basic Black ink. Card Stock: Whisper White, Soft Suede, and Basic Black Card Stock

Accessories: Antique Brads and Decorative Label Punch

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The choice is yours to put together a kit with any of the current high-quality products–you can choose up to $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! products! You will also receive a business supplies pack (valued at $65) to create a kit with a total value of $190 that still ships for FREE! Previously, the contents of the Starter Kit were selected for you.

You will receive EIGHT of the new 2012-2013 Catalog to share with friends or use during a private Stampin’ Up! party! Your commission starts at 20%! There is NO risk, NO pressure, and NO penalty to drop! If you are a Hobby Stamper who isn’t ready to build a stamping business, you are very welcome to join Guneaux Designs just to get 20% off of your stamp supplies! If you are ready to build a business, you’ve come to the right place. Give me a call (941-531-4513)! If you have Skyping capabilities, don’t worry about living local to me.

SIGN UP HERE!

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs

Stampin Up Out West

Floral District DSP

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Beverly

My friends, I have fallen in love with the new Stampin’ Up! (SU) Floral District DSP that becomes available on June 1! I am so pleased with the new SU products. My card share today features the Floral District DSP, and I have to say, that I really love this card. It is so pretty in person. When June 1 rolls around, you must order the Floral District DSP; you won’t regret it.

Floral District DSP

If I have to say it myself, I think I did a very clever thing with the ribbon. At first glance, it appears as though it is wrapped around the card, but it isn’t. In the following three pictures you can see that it’s not.

Floral District DSP

Do you ever feel like your creativity is working at full speed? I felt that when I was making the card. I really like it, so much that I think I am keeping it for myself (lol). Do you ever do that?

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

PAPER: Floral District DSP (126919) and Rich Razzelberry, Lucky Limeade, Baja Breeze, and Daffodil Delight Card Stock

STAMPS (clear): Friends Never Fade (120618) (retiring on May 31), You Are Loved (123779) (returning on June 1!), and God’s Blessings (114972) (retiring on May 31)

INK: Rich Razzelberry, Lucky Limeade, and Daffodil Delight

ACCESSORIES: Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126872) (debuts on June 1)

Would you be so kind as to tell me what you think of this card? Leave me a comment! Thank you!

God’s Blessings!

STAMPING WITH GUNEAUX DESIGNS

FLORAL DISTRICT DSP