Embossing Tips

1. This post is all about Embossing!!! These are just some quick and simple tips that you may not have thought about!!!
2. Don't overheat the powder, as it can scorch the paper.
3. Try embossing using Classic Stampin' Pads on vellum paper. Dye inks take longer to dry on vellum so embossing powders will adhere to the ink and can be embossed.
4. To add a brighter touch to computer-printed text, sprinkle embossing powder on the card stock as it is coming out of the printer. Be fast! This is quick-drying ink!
5. Mix a one to one ratio of Kool-Aid and embossing powder. Stamp with embossing ink; add the mixed powder and heat. After it has cooled down, you can scratch and sniff it.
6. Shake your embossing powder jars before using! If they contain glitter it will settle and you won't get an even coat on your embossed image.
7. Use a small damp paintbrush to wipe off stray embossing powder before heating.
8. Be sure to let your heat gun heat up before aiming it at your project. This should only take 10 seconds or so. Hold the gun far enough away from the paper to prevent burning or warping.
9. Line a clip board with aluminum foil. Then put your image to emboss under the clip portion to hold it steady. The foil will bounce the heat back to the image from the backside and emboss faster and more evenly.
10. When cutting out an embossed image, do not cut into the embossed lines. This will cause the embossing powder to flake off.
11. Need a brad fastener in a color other than what you have? Cover it with embossing ink and emboss in the color of choice.

Love, Joy, Peace card

You can easily recreate a card just like this or change it up to make it your own. All the supplies and instructions are listed below and you can order everything seen here on my website at http://www.pamperedstampers.stampinup.net/

1. Stamps
   Branch Out
   Paper
   Bordering Blue card stock
   Bravo Burgundy card stock
   Very Vanilla card stock
   Ink
   Bordering Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
   Bravo Burgundy Classic Stampin' Pad
   Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pad
   Stampin' Up! Accessories
   Very Vanilla 3/8" taffeta ribbon
   Chit Chat Rub-Ons
   Stampin' Dimensionals
   Scallop Edge punch
   Instructions
   Scallop edge of Bravo Burgundy card stock using Scallop Edge punch. Adhere to Bordering Blue card.
   Stamp snowflakes image repeatedly in Bordering Blue ink on Very Vanilla card stock.
   Stamp tree image in Close to Cocoa ink on Very Vanilla card stock. Stamp bird image in Bravo Burgundy ink on tree branch.
   Tie Very Vanilla 3/8" taffeta ribbon in a knot and adhere to bottom-right corner of Very Vanilla card stock.
   Apply "Love, peace, joy" Rub-On to Very Vanilla card stock using stick included with Rub-Ons.
   Adhere Very Vanilla card stock to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Love Card

Make your valentine feel totally loved with this card made from the Love You Much bundle. Buy the supplies now! Click here to order your Love You Much Bundle. Also used were the scallop border punch, Old Olive cardstock and marker and Riding Hood Red Ink Pad.

"Recipes" for Projects

Some people are wondering where the index is to finding out what colors, inks, supplies, etc... are being used in the new catalog. They are not in the back of the catty now. Click here to down load all the recipes with or without pictures. Text only is much faster, but to each her own. Enjoy!

Put Some Love in Your Valentines!

Stampin' Up!'s Love You Much Bundle (item 115404) contains the perfect products to create fun and fanciful Valentine's Day projects that say "I love you" from the heart. And from December 23, 2008 through January 31, 2009, you can purchase the Love You Much Bundle at 20% off the retail value!
Retail Value
Love You Much stamp set $25.95
Candy Lane Designer Series paper $9.95
Heart to Heart punch $15.95
Bundle Retail Value $51.85

Love You Much Bundle(20% off retail value; item 115405) $41.48

Order Here!

Get Your FREE Catalog Now!

From February 1-April 30, 2009, we're introducing new customers to Stampin' Up! by promoting our award-winning Idea Book & Catalog.

To receive a free Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog, customers must:
Place an online order during the promotional period. There is no minimum order amount required, so anyone can take advantage of this offer! You will get your catalog with your order delivered to your home.

Style Watch from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! offers combinations of stamps and accessories specifically designed to work together to create a pleasing, consistent feel. These combinations simplify the project-making process--you can choose a theme, select its coordinating products, and plan your project.

Here we present projects to demonstrate various project types you can make with one style.Each year we’re excited to share our exclusive collections inspired by the season’s hottest trends. We consistently refresh our Style Watch lines to make sure we’re providing up-to-date stamp sets and embellishments that fit your style and coordinate effortlessly.

Product Coordination

Each collection features products that coordinate in color, texture, and theme. You may see different components in each line, but you’ll always see several stamp sets, a coordinating alphabet or wheel, and several embellishments (think Designer Series paper, punches, ribbon, Accents & Elements, Rub-Ons, and more) to put the finishing touch on your projects.

The Season of Love

This is the challenge card I made for Latenightstampers. The challenge was to create a masculine Valentine's card using a heart. For this card I used: Short and Sweet & The season of Friendship stamp sets. The colors are: baja breeze, riding hood red, chocolate chip & very vanilla. I also used some of the yummy alpine ribbon originals. I think it turned out nicely!

Retired Lists Updated!

Inventory Blowout
Dates: January 5-18, 2009Promotion details:Get retired, retiring, and current products up to 50 percent off regular price!
Items retiring from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:
Item
Page
Description
Regular Price
Discount Price
109190
180
On Board 9" x 9" clipboard
$7.95
$5.99
107925
181
On Board Bitty Book
$9.95
$6.99
105384
183
Mellow Moss 6" x 6" Linen Post album
$19.95
$14.99
105381
183
Real Red 6" x 6" Linen Post album
$19.95
$14.99
103977
187
Bold Bright buttons
$6.95
$4.99
104389
188
Double Circle punch
$5.95
$4.49
114447
n/a
Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin’ Kit
$49.95
$24.98
*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the
Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog
Retired items from the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:
Item
Page
Description
Regular Price
Discount Price
109013
163
Blue Bayou Classic Stampin’ Pad
$5.25
$3.99
109012
163
Groovy Guava Classic Stampin’ Pad
$5.25
$3.99
109011
163
Purely Pomegranate Classic Stampin’ Pad
$5.25
$3.99
109010
163
River Rock Classic Stampin’ Pad
$5.25
$3.99
109009
163
Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad
$5.25
$3.99
109014
163
Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pad
$5.25
$3.99
109179
178
On Board Ginormous Pieces
$14.95
$10.99
109189
190
Beachfront Ribbon Originals
$12.95
$7.99
109187
190
District Ribbon Originals
$12.95
$7.99
109188
190
Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals
$12.95
$8.49
109185
190
Jersey Ribbon Originals
$12.95
$8.99
109184
190
Sherbet Ribbon Originals
$12.95
$8.99
109186
190
Theater Ribbon Originals
$12.95
$8.49
109062
191
River Rock double-stitched ribbon
$8.95
$6.49
110716
191
Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon
$7.95
$5.49
*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the
Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & CatalogCurrent products appearing in the upcoming Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog:
Item
Page
Description
Regular Price
Discount Price
111349
162
Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" x 11" card stock
$5.50
$4.49
111345
162
In Color (2008-2009) 12" x 12" textured card stock
$11.95
$8.99
109110
185
Fire Circle Rhinestone brads
$10.95
$7.99
109112
185
Fire Square Rhinestone brads
$10.95
$7.99
109113
185
Ice Square Rhinestone brads
$10.95
$7.99
111325
185
Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware
$29.95
$22.49
112454
185
Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware
$29.95
$22.49
113451
n/a
20th Anniversary Embosslits die
$11.95
$9.49

Retired Accessories List
Items on this retired accessories list will be available at regular price while supplies last or through January 18, whichever comes first.
If an item is unavailable, our supply is exhausted and the item can no longer be ordered. This list will be updated every day through January 18.
Keep in mind that the status of any retiring product may change quickly based on demand.

Item #
Product Description
Availability
111377
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN

112012
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE

112088
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE

102782
ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12
Not Available
104188
ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6

105384
ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*

104516
ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6

105381
ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*

103977
BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*

103978
BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS

103981
BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS

105446
BUTTONS RICH REGALS

105445
BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES

103604
DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12

102174
DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11

112465
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY

112462
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH

112463
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS

112040
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA

112470
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU

112460
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA

112469
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES

112458
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY

112459
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY

112466
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD

112149
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER

112467
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK

111355
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC

112039
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT

112963
ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT

106523
ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER

104104
ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI

107298
ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM

110695
ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL

109115
ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL

103372
METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE

107925
ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*

109190
ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*

109180
ON BOARD SIMON UPPER

112086
ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL

107923
PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25

104942
PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE

104943
PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE

107273
PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE

104389
PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*

100391
PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE
Not Available
104830
RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL

104829
RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE

104828
RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK

104831
RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS

109037
RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH

110282
RUB ON ANCHORED

111806
RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS

111805
RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS

111417
RUB ON WORD FLURRIES

110283
RUB ONS TAKE NOTE

112193
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH

112186
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA

112068
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME

112043
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET

112061
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT

112016
SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY

109868
SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES

103647
STAMPIN STORE MINI

105813
WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II

*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.