It's time for another Fabulous Fun Friday!

We have all taken turns here at the Sisters In Stamping and picked some of our favorite techniques for the posts in the month of March....this week I (Karla) picked the brayer. The brayer is one of those really cool tools that can be a little intimidating to some crafters, but once you start brayering you just can't stop! Here is Rachel's card for this week--

I love the creative way she used her brayer! Find out all about the reflection technique on her blog: http://rachelsstampingplace.blogspot.com/

Next up is Jacque--

So Pretty!! Here is a link to her blog so you can go check it out: http://stampinwithjacque.com/

Debbie's been working her brayer, here is her card for this week--

Love this technique, it's called Emerging Color. She has instructions on her blog.

Lastly here is my card for this week--

This fun technique is called Frosted Glass, I have other pictures on my blog: http://stampinwithk.blogspot.com/

Well, it has been entertaining to see what everyone has come up to make with their brayers. Next week the Sisters are going to get creative with our Shimmer Paints. Hope you can make it back next Friday to check it out!

Thanks for stopping by!

The Sisters in Stamping

Jacque, Rachel, Debbie & Karla c(:

Emboss this... it's fabulous fun!

As we continue our focus on techniques this month here on the Sisters in Stamping blog, we are featuring those that employ heat embossing.  Ever since I was first introduced to stamping seven years ago at a Stampin' Up! Christmas card workshop I have been enamored with the idea of embossing powder, Versamark ink and a heat gun and the "wow" effect it creates for such little effort.  Let's take a look at the fabulous projects created for you this week by the Sisters...

Jacque Craig submitted this gorgeous card featuring the Eat Chocolate stamp set found in the Occasions mini catalog.  She embossed the tops of her chocolate bon bons... get more details on her blog here.

Here is the card from Rachel Yurkanin - I love the soft spring colors.  Her technique with the Bold Blossoms stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalog is "emboss resist" - you can find more details on her blog here.

Karla Anders created this great project featuring Iridescent Ice embossing powder.  You can get all the details of her project on her blog here.

And here is my contribution for the week - I used the cracked glass technique to create my faux cameo with the Easter Blossoms stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalog.  You will find full instructions on my blog post here.

Thanks for visiting with us today!  We hope you have a fabulous weekend and have a chance to give one of our featured embossing techniques a try.

* Jacque, Rachel, Karla and Debbie *

Let's 2-Step... Stamp That Is!!

Happy March!  I can't believe that it's March already!!  Where is the year going?!?  Thanks so stopping by for yet another Fabulous Friday here on Sisters in Stamping!  This month we are focusing on techniques!  When I first started with Stampin' Up! (nine fun-filled years ago), one of the things I loved most about Stampin' Up! were the 2-Step stamp sets!  These sets and the technique that goes along with them continues to be one of my favorites!  As you can see by the samples below, it's easy to create beautiful dimensional images using this technique!

First up we have Debbie's beautiful Baby Blossoms Get Well card!  The minute I saw this card, I knew I had to CASE it for my March Stamp-A-Stack!  Check out Debbie's blog for more information on supplies used!

Next up we have Rachel's beautiful card using the Awash with Flowers stamp set!  Check out Rachel's blog for more information.

Karla used the stamp set Flower Fancy for her 2-step stamping card this week, get more details on her blog: http://stampinwithk.blogspot.com/

 

Here is my card also using the Awash with Flowers stamp set.  Rachel and I seem to be thinking a lot a like these days!  Check out my blog for a list of supplies that I used to make this fun card!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by to visit.  Have a great weekend!! 

Jacque, Debbie, Karla, and Rachel

Petal Cone Die: Is it a box, a card, or something else?

Hello Stamping friends,

This week here at Sisters in Stamping we are focusing on the petal cone die that can be found in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  When you look at it in the catalog it looks like it's just a box but look deeper or at a different angle and see what you come up with.  The sisters did a great job at using the petal cone die in different ways to show you how great this die really is.  Isn't it fabulous when you get one thing but can turn it into so many different ideas easily?

First up we have Debbie Naylor's scrapbook page.  Debbie used the die as a pocket on her 12 x 12 page.  Jump over to Debbie's blog to get more information on how she did it.

Then we have Jacque Craig's creative gift card holder.  Very clever!  You will want to head over to her blog to get complete details on her project.

Onto Karla Anders' project. She used some of the components of the Petal Cone Die as embellishments for her card. Head over to her blog for more information.

And finally we have Rachel Yurkanin's creation.  Obviously Rachel and Jacque were thinking along the same lines.  Rachel's is a card though.  Be sure to visit her blog for more information.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Hope you have been inspired to try your hand creating with the Petal Cone die while thinking outside the box.

Debbie, Jacque, Karla, and Rachel

New Build a Cupcake Punch in Occasions Mini

Hello and welcome! The Sisters are creating with the new Build a Cupcake Punch (pg.22, #121807) from the Occasions Mini catalog this week. This cute, cute punch has a matching stamp set, Create a Cupcake (pg.22, #121915) and is right on trend with paper crafting. Cupcakes are HOT all the time, not just when they come out of the oven! OK, done with the silly puns, let's see some craftiness!

Up first is Jacque--

All of the information for Jacque's card can be found on her blog: http://stampinwithjacque.com/

Next is Debbie--

Debbie came up with a clever twist on her card, here is a link to her blog: http://unfrogettablestamping.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/02/a-twist-on-the-fabulous-cupcake-punch.html

Rachel's card is next in line--

Such a bright, cheerful card! Here is the post for Rachel's card: http://rachelsstampingplace.blogspot.com/2011/02/cupcakes-for-everyone.html


Lastly, my (Karla's) card--

Cupcaky Ice Cream? A little out of the box I know but, I think it turned out really cute! Find out how to make some of your own Cupcaky Ice Cream on my blog: http://stampinwithk.blogspot.com/

Well there you have this week's Fabulous Friday Post. Building Cupcakes and not even a moment spent in the kitchen-- gotta love that!

Thank-you for stopping by~ The Sisters in Stamping

Jacque, Debbie, Rachel & Karla

Fabulous Fabric from Stampin' Up!

Welcome to another edition of Fabulous Friday here on the Sisters in Stamping blog!  We thank you for visiting today and hope you will find some inspiration from our projects featuring the fabulous fabric that Stampin' Up! is now carrying. 

Here is our first project, submitted by Jacque Craig - it is an adorable hair band that she created for her niece Jacie.  You can hop on over to her blog to get all the details.

This is Rachel's contribution, a little purse- be sure and visit her blog to see what she used for this fabulous project!

Here is Karla's contribution for this week-- a magnetic birthday countdown with the Springtime Vintage fabric. Her blog has more pictures to check out.

Last up is my project this week.  You'll have to check out my blog post to see what is inside!

Thanks for visiting today!  We hope you have a wonderful weekend and that you enjoy Valentine's Day next week with your loved ones!!

* Debbie, Jacque, Karla and Rachel *

Simply Adorned!

This week we're showcasing Stampin' Up!'s Simply Adorned jewelry line!  I love this jewelry line because as you'll see below, each piece is a work of art.  You design the piece to be what you want!  And you can create inserts for the charms to match every outfit, every season, and every holiday!  The jewelry is only limited by your own imagination!

Check out my blog to see what is on the reverse side of this charm!

This is Rachel's initial charm.  Head over to her blog to get all the details.

Debbie created this fun Valentine's owl charm.  Be sure to check out her blog for more details and to view an additional sample of a beautiful insert that we made at Leadership last month.

Karla will be taking this week off.  She will be back with us next week.

Thanks for coming to visit, and hopefully we've inspired you to try out the Simply Adorned line if you haven't already!

Have a great weekend, Jacque, Rachel, Debbie and Karla!