6/17/09 - EDITED TO REMOVE BLOG HOP LINKS, additional instructions have been added!
I am featuring the wonderful and versatile set - Snow Burst. As you'll see, I also used the retiring Holidays and Wishes stamp set quite a bit.
My first project to share with you also uses the retiring Holiday and Wishes set. I will miss using that great sentiment set in my workshops...it was definitely a go to set for me. I used my favorite (well, this week) In Color Pacific Point for this Christmas card and candle set.
For the card I used Glossy Cardstock and the emboss resist technique. I also died the ribbon to match. I really like the way this card turned out! I think I may be looking at this years Christmas card for my family and friends, well one of them any way...
For the card I first stamped random snowflakes on an entire sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 inch glossy card stock using versamark. I then heat embossed with irridescent ice. I used my desk top cutter to cut a 4 x 5 1/4 piece out of my embossed glossy card stock for my background mat. Next, I cut a piece for my focal panel and sponged Pacific Point ink over that entire panel. When I was satisifed with the color effect I achieved, I used a paper towel to rub the color off the embossed snow flakes. I layered that panel on a piece of Pacific Point cardstock, which was then adhered to my glossy and embossed mat - I used a stipple brush to add some more Pacific Point ink to the glossy mat first - then to the PP card base. Out of the remaining glossy/embossed card stock I stamped the Merry Christmas sentiment in Pacific Point and punched it out using the wide oval, sponging the edges with PP. I used a dimentional to adhere it to the card. I also used my Pacific Point ink pad to die a piece of vanilla taffeta ribbon to add to my card.
CARD: supplies used were - Stamp Sets: Snow Burst, Holidays and Wishes, Ink: Pacific Point, Paper: Glossy CS, Pacific Point CS, Other: Very Vanilla Taffeta ribbon, Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Sponges, Heat Gun
The second item in this gift ensemble is a pillar candle. I stamped random Snow Burst images using Pacific Point ink on to tissue paper. Cut (or tear) the tissue paper to a size that fits on the candle (without any of the tissue hanging off). Then get a large piece of wax paper to wrap entirely around the candle which will hold the tissue paper in place. Tear a long enough piece of wax paper so that you can use the paper as a handle of sorts as well. Now, making sure the tissue and wax paper are snug against the candle use your heat gun to melt the tissue paper into the candle.
CANDLE: supplies used - Stamp Sets: Snow Burst, Ink and Cardstock: Pacific Point, Other: Candle, Tissue Paper, Wax Paper and Heat Gun
This next card is another Christmas card, this time using Baja Breeze and Shimmer White cardstock. This is also what you would consider a one-layer card or a clean and simple card. I saw this reverse masking used a lot with this stamp set, and really have no idea who to credit (if anyone) with this technique. It's a pretty basic technique and works well with this set. I used a stipple brush loaded with Baja Breeze ink to create the shading within the masked 'window'. Then I randomly stamped the Snow Burst images, again with BB. After removing the mask, I stamped a large snowflake as well as a smaller one along the edges. I used a two way glue stick to apply some light blue Chunky Sprinkles glitter to the larger image. This time I used the also retiring Hugs and Wishes stamp set for my sentiment. The last addition was the Whisper White Organza ribbon. You could really add as much bling as you wanted!
Supplies used - Stamp Sets: Snow Burst, Hugs and Wishes, Ink: Baja Breeze, Cardstock: Shimmery White, Other: Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Light Blue Chunky Sprinkles Stampin' Glitter, Two-way Glue Pen.
My last project to show you uses this set in a way it's not usually associated with, but very easy to do! I use the more linear snowflake images, and the smaller 'circley' (my word for it) image to create FIREWORKS! I used Pacific Point and Riding Hood Red ink and papers on this fun 4th of July 8x8 scrapbook page.
I used the Rock and Roll technique to ink up my stamps...super simple but highly effective! I do not have any stamps that say 4th of July, so I again went to the Holidays and Wishes stamp set and used the Happy from the Happy New Year stamp, and hand wrote the rest. Applying glitter to this page would fit well, but I just didn't go there this time. I apologize for the quality (or lack of) on this picture in particular. Photoshop and I aren't getting along at the moment!
Supplies - Stamp Sets: Snow Burst, Holidays and Wishes, Inks and Cardstock: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Other: Blender Pen
Well, I hope you enjoyed this port of call and are inspired to use your Snow Burst set, or to buy it before it's gone if you don't already have it! Contact your demonstrator before the end of this month to purchase any of the Last Chance Stamp sets!!
Be sure to visit Stampin' Addicts which is the happiest place on virtual earth for Stampin' Up! enthusiasts!!
One announcement before disembarking: the tour links are only active through 11:59 pm PDT Tuesday June 16; after that, many hostesses will post more details on projects you see today. Bookmark your favorite stops now--on return visits, you'll bypass customs & immigration and go straight to the fun!
I love them all! Great idea to use the snowflakes as fireworks!
Posted by: Twila Davis | June 13, 2009 at 07:34 AM
I lvoe that you used the set to make fireworks! great versatility! Bravo!
brandi
Posted by: Brandi | June 13, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Wow, I love all your projects. I especially love the way you used this set for 4th of July! Great idea!! So sad to see this one go, it's been a favorite of mine.
Posted by: Sharon Bridwell | June 13, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Beautiful projects!!!! Great idea to make rocket's red glare with these stamps too!
Posted by: Rhonda | June 13, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Hi Melina,
Love all your projects. The varied techniques and presentations are really inspiring my creative juices. Making me see this stamp set in a whole new light as well.
Thanks for sharing and participating. I'll be back later for the how to's and to troll your archives.
Blessings - Jean
Posted by: Jean Fitch | June 13, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Wow, I'm loving your projects!! The Pacific Point looks so great with the candle and emboss resist card. My fave is the masking one - I did one like this a couple of years ago as my Christmas gift thank you cards, and this set works soooo well for it! LOVE the sparkly snowflake at the bottom!
Posted by: Cheryl | June 13, 2009 at 03:07 PM
I'm so glad I have this set - Beautiful work to CASE! I especially love the 2nd card. You've done some great work here.
Posted by: Kathy | June 13, 2009 at 03:07 PM
I love how you used this set to make fireworks!
Posted by: Michelle Sturgeon | June 13, 2009 at 03:38 PM
These are beautiful! Love both of the Christmas cards!
Posted by: Rhonda Langley | June 13, 2009 at 05:12 PM
I love the candle, but especially how you used these for a 4th of July page! Brilliant! Great projects!
Posted by: Yapha | June 13, 2009 at 05:15 PM
Hello Melina!
I love your creations! I would have never thought to use this set for Fireworks. I love it!
Posted by: Julie A. | June 13, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Fireworks! Who would have thought? Great projects, Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Margaret | June 13, 2009 at 06:38 PM
Love the fireworks and that masking off the card with the snowflakes is another great idea! Thanks for sharing these ideas!
Posted by: Stacy | June 14, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Thanks for such beautiful projects, Melina! I especially love the emboss resist Christmas card--and the 4th of July fireworks is a great twist!
Posted by: Holly | June 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Great job!
I love how you used this set for 4th of july! I never thought about that! Awsome idea!
Posted by: holly | June 15, 2009 at 10:05 AM
love all your projects - especially the fireworks page - this is one of my fave sets!
Posted by: MaryR | June 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Great projects! I love the reverse masking card and WOW - I never thought to use this as fireworks! Great job!
Posted by: Comeka | June 15, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Love the one layer card - how beautiful! And the fireworks are terrific!
Posted by: Pammy | June 15, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Great projects! Your candle is very pretty and the fireworks page is very clever.
Posted by: Debbi | June 15, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Awesome--love the one layer c-mas card!
Posted by: Lyssa Zwolanek | June 15, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Great Cards. I never though to use them as fireworks, great idea.
Posted by: Kat Menk | June 16, 2009 at 06:26 AM
Love your projects. Now I want this set. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Candace | June 16, 2009 at 09:32 AM
I love the baja breeze card and the scrap page - love how you made the fireworks!
Posted by: Dawnmarie | June 16, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Beautiful - Love how you transitioned from snowflakes to July 4th! The candle set is lovely and the scrapbook page is a fantastic layout-but the Warm Wishes card is my fave. Guess I'm ready for a little Christmas card fix, huh? TFS!!
Posted by: Beth | June 16, 2009 at 10:50 AM
What great projects! Love the stamped candle, cards and scrap page!
Posted by: Renée | June 16, 2009 at 01:41 PM