Stampin' Unicorns with Elizabeth Giles: January 2023

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop: Biggest Heart

This month's theme for the Stampin' Dreams blog hop is Gratitude. I love this especially at the beginning of the year. It's great to be thankful for things but you also need to show gratitude and what better way than a personalize card.

I love this saying in the Happy Labels Stamp Set. You've Got the Biggest Heart. Those around us that are always giving of themselves, typically don't even notice they are doing that. Always doing what they can for others without expecting anything back is truly someone with the biggest heart. I like to think this is true mostly in our stampin' community. I love sharing ideas and giving back to the community in numerous creative ways. I hope you enjoy this card and are able to share it with someone deserving.

I used the Framed Florets dies for the oval of hearts. When I ran it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, I already had the designer series paper added to the front of the card base. You do get a little bit of an impression around but I think it looks wonderful and you can peek through to the inside of the card.

For a bit more BLING, I added the heart punched our of Blackberry Bliss cardstock painted with Wink of Stella using the Country Bouquet punch. Of course, a little bit of Fine Shimmer paper under the ribbon for some sparkle as well.

Don't forget that you can add subtle texture too. With the ribbon and then the edge of the greeting, you bring out those little details that made all the difference.

Make sure to check out all the other blog posts today! I am sure they are spectacular :)

Happy Stampin' ~ Elizabeth aka Stampin' Unicorns

Product List

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$9.25

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$8.00

Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160375]

$12.00

Fine Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Paper Pack

[160428]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Framed Florets Dies

[160623]

$37.00

Country Bouquet Punch

[160382]

$19.00

Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[152462]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160856]

$24.00

Monday, January 9, 2023

Mini Madness BINGO class-- deadline TODAY!

It' time for a NEW MINI CATALOG! Bingo event! We will be using the Happy Labels Bundle for this class.

For $60, class will include the Happy Labels stamp set and punch (if you already have this, please let me know what you'd like to replace it with- must be $43 or less). You will receive all supplies for 6 projects and be playing 5 games of BINGO! Do you want double the projects? Add another set of the card kit for $12!

Bingo prizes are determined by how many people are registered. More people=bigger prizes! You will have the opportunity to win ONCE.

The class itself is a value of $60. The BINGO and BRUNCH are just extra fun!

You can be in person for this or to go! Everyone will let me know their 5 lucky numbers (1-25) and all participants will get written instructions.

If you are a to go participant, please add $8 for shipping. I will have to use flat rate shipping as punches are heavy!

Payments can be made through FB Pay, Zelle to 715-384-3710, PayPal to gigs5liz@gmail.com, check or cash. Register by January 10th.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Happy Stampin' ~Elizabeth

Friday, January 6, 2023

New Catalog Blog Hop & Unicorn Class To Go

Oh my goodness, this is one of my favorite times as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, NEW CATALOG TIME! And this one is going to be one of the best minis for sure!

When I received my copy of the Mini Catalog at our demonstrator event in November, I wasn't going to get this bundle. I saw a demonstration with it and everything and it wasn't on my radar at all. Then I started seeing posts from other demonstrators and I accepted an invitation to make projects for a swap. One of the bundles left for the swap was this one, Country Bouquet Bundle.

The Country Bouquet Bundle includes a stamp set with images and sentiments, which I do love those types of stamp sets. It also comes with a punch...and I love those too.

So even though this wasn't a bundle I think I needed, I love it. I am offering a class with this awesome bundle. It will include the card seen here, another simple fancy fold card, a treat holder, and a 8x8 art piece or slim line card- whatever you prefer.

(I will have frames for sale too if you need it).

This picture is horrible but it is what it is :)

Unicorns Class To Go: Country Bouquet PDF only: $15

Project Class: includes PDF, supplies for all projects, Full Package of Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, 1/2 package of Real Red & Burlap Ribbon, 1/2 package of Country Gingham 6x6 DSP, and a 1/2 package of Country Floral Lane 12x12 (cut down to 6x12 if shipped). $35

Want it all class: includes everything in the project class PLUS the Country Bouquet Bundle! All of this for only $73--- which is only the cost of the product that you are receiving in this class...all the supplies are FREE! You will also get to choose one FREE SAB item as well ($50 level).

You can check out here or contact me if you're interested in this awesome class!

Sign up deadline for the Project/ Want it all class: January 22nd.

Shipped by January 30th!

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Technique Tuesday: Heat Embossed Dots

Today's blog post is showcasing Heat Embossing. I know this technique can be a smidge intimidating but trust me, the results are amazing. Join me and my colleagues as we focus on this amazing method.

One of my favorite things to do when heat embossing is to do this on top of the metallic paper.

For this card, I used Rose Gold Specialty Paper with Copper Embossing Powder. Included in the Rose Gold Specialty Paper pack are 3 different finishes: iridescent, matte, and metallic. For my card I used the metallic finish which is a just like a shiny foil.

Stampin' Up! offers 2 packages of embossing powders. The first group includes black, clear, and white while the second grouping has copper, gold, and silver.

I thought that the copper hue coordinated the best with the rose gold paper. To contrast the metallic background, I brought in Blackberry Bliss and Basic White colors.

Now let's not forget the other rose gold item we carry, Rose Gold & White 5/8" Striped Ribbon. As you can see in the above picture, I used the Stampin' Blends to color the ribbon, light Blackberry Bliss.

You can also see the added texture on the saying the ring of cardstock too. Texture is one of the things I really love on a card. I can add a bit more by using Stitched dies or the edge of my paper snips to rough things up.

Below you will find a shopping list for everything except the stamps and pearl embellishment. These items are from the new Mini Catalog (Jan-April 2023) that starts on January 5th. Please reach out with any questions!

Visit all the other awesome blogs. I would love it if you would leave me a comment and share my post as well.

Happy Stampin' -Elizabeth

Product List

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$8.00