Hello Stampers!
 
One of the awesome products introduced in Stampin’ Up!’s latest Occasions Catalog was the Brusho Crystal Colour. It is so fun to play with! And that’s what you have to: Just play with it!
 
Brusho Crystal Colour is so versatile. It can be used in many different ways to create backgrounds and washes. You just have to give it a try and not be afraid to make a mess.
For this card, I heat embossed the flower image from the Beautiful Day stamp set in white embossing powder on Stampin’ Up!’s Watercolor Paper. I then sprinkled the Prussian Blue Brusho onto the image, spritzed it with water, and just let it go. You’ll get different results every time and it’s so much fun.
 
Here are some things to keep in mind when using Brusho:

• The Brushos comes in five colors: Yellow, Moss Green, Brilliant Red, Gamboge, and Prussian Blue.
• It is a powder that activates when it comes in contact with water, creating brilliant color.
• When you receive your package, do not take the lip off of the individual Brushos. Use a push pin to poke a hole or two in the top. You will then be able to sprinkle the color onto your projects.
• It is best to use either Stampin’ Up!’s Watercolor Paper or the Shimmery White.
• You can use the Brusho in several ways. You can apply water to your paper with your Aqua Painter and sprinkle the crystals on top and left them do their magic. You can also move the color around with the Aqua Painter. Or, you can sprinkle the Brusho onto your card stock and then use a water spritzer to activate the powder. You can use a paper towel to wipe up any excess, or you can let it dry as is.
• It’s also fun to emboss an image (white works well) onto your Shimmery White card stock or Watercolor paper and then apply the Brusho and water.
• It may take awhile for the project to dry.
• Some stampers use painters’ tape or washi to hold the paper to a flat surface. The paper does tend to bow when wet, but flattens out again!
• Don’t be afraid to mix colors, but too many colors may give you a muddy look.
• Have fun! It’s only paper! And a little Brusho goes a long way!

Thanks for stopping by today! You can purchase the supplies to make this card directly from my online store 24/7. Just click on the photos below to go directly to the store.

Thanks!

Kim

Hello Stampers!
 
I was on a roll while playing with Stampin’ Up!’s Fruit Basket Bundle offered in its Occasions Catalog. (If you like, get it now. It retires the end of May!) I made several cards of different designs, and this is one of them.
 
I just love all of the fresh fruit images and the festiveness of the Tutti-fruitti Designer Series Paper. Not to mention the little punches are super cute! (I used the half-circle punch to cut the orange slice images from the Designer Series Paper.)
 
This card features a tag created with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch and the colors of Peekaboo Peach (retiring) and Sweet Sugarplum (retiring).
 
See a list of the products used to make this card below. Click on any of the images; they’ll take you directly to my online store where you can order at your convenience. Be sure to check the clearance rack!
 
Thanks for stopping by today! If you have questions about how to make this card, please send me a message. I’m happy to help!
 
Kim

Hello Stampers!
 
Sharing a cheery card for a friend using the Fruit Basket Stamp Set and Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack. This suite of fun, bright, and coordinating products can be found on page 29 of Stampin’ Up!’s Occasions Catalog.
 
There are a lot of really fun items that coordinate with the stamp set including the Tutti-fruitti 6 x6 Designer Series Paper featuring fruit motifs, the Tutti-fruitti Classic Stampin’ Spots (one each of Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, and Lemon Lime Twist), Tutti-fruitti Washi Tape and more.
 
What’s really fun is stamping the fruit shape and being able to punch it out with the coordinating punch!
 
Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you enjoyed this bright card! (Just a note: None of these products will be available after May 31. If you think this suite is as cute as I do, click on the links below to go directly to my online store and shop.)
 
Kim

Hello Stampers,
 
Even though Stampin’ Up!’s Acetate Card Boxes are designed to hold cards and envelopes they have many other uses. Here, I’ve cut one in half and used Designer Series Paper to decorate as a treat holder. Reminds of the old cassette tape holders!
 
I’ve found that chewing gum packages fit inside as well as 6 Hershey Nuggets or a Kit Kat bar. You could also add a small sticky note pad and mini pen. Lots of possibilities!
 
Measure the box and cut in half while it’s still flat using a scissor or other cutting device. (My Stampin’ Trimmer wasn’t able to complete the job.)
 
The Designer Series Paper as cut at 4 3/8 by 4 5/8 and scored (on the long side) at 1 ¼ and 1 ¾. It just slips into the box and you can decorate the front flap any way you like. I used small pieces of Velcro to keep the flap closed.
 
Thanks for stopping by today! Send me an email if you have any questions about this project or Stampin’ Up! products.
 
Kim

Hello Stampers!
 
I’m trying to force spring with this card showcasing Stampin’ Up!’s Colorful Seasons stamp set and Emerald Envy. Here in Nebraska, we’ve had three days in the seventies and tomorrow we are expected to get snow! Yuck! Bring on spring and summer and the green leaves.
 
On a Whisper White card stock base (5 x 3 ¾) I stamped the solid large leaf from Colorful Seasons many times with Emerald Envy ink, creating a background. I then used the outline stamp and stamped over the leaf with Archival Black Ink.
 
I layered that stamped piece onto Silver Foil (5 ½ x 4). I wrapped a piece (about 5 ¼ inches) of Emerald Envy Crinkled Seam Binding – attached a glue dot to each end of the ribbon and adhere to the back of the card. This can then be glued to the Emerald Envy base – 11 x 4 ¼ folded in half.
 
I stamped the sentiment in Emerald Envy ink on Whisper White card stock and die cut it with a large circle from the Stitched Shape Framelits Dies. This was layered onto a black circle (die cut from the Layered Circles Framelits). And, finally, it was adhered to a Silver Metallic Foil Doily. This piece was popped up onto the card base with dimensionals. I finished off the ribbon with a small piece of Emerald Envy (about 4 inches) Crinkled Seam Binding. I slipped it under the ribbon and tied a bow. I call it a faux bow.
 
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed my pop of spring.
 
Kim