How to use the Letter Press plates

I love Clothes Pins!!

Yep I LOVE Clothes Pins!  They are the best Invention ever!  I don't have a clothes line anymore, but they are for so much more.  I was sad when our DSP that had the musical notes on it retired, but I saved mine and Covered Clothes pins.  I did them for my oldest Son, Dustin that is a Singer, Song Writer, Producers in Nashville TN and He has a new Studio.  This was my gift to him.  YEP  Clothes pins.  I'll have to take pics of what he did with me and You'll be surprised and want to get out your DSP and cover you some.  

 This is how I "Gifted" them to him and he thought I had purchased them somewhere.  I said NOPE " I made them.  It's hard to impress him, but I think I did.. Or at least he made me feel like I did.  Any way.. While at Convention Mary Ellen showed how to use these with our sponges!  I was thrilled for another use for them.

I used our tombo glue Measured the clothes pin.  (There are different lengths)  who knew.  Cut the card stock just a smig larger and applied the DSP to the pin with the glue on it.  Then after it dried, I used my sanding block to smooth off the edges and then sponged some Crumb Cake over them to make them look old.  I couldn't stop!  I bought a pack of 40 and did them all!
Have some fun today!   Just for fun.. Google Clothes pins and see ALL the uses for them!

emboss resist

This was inspired by June Dunn.  She made a swap for convention that used the technique "emboss resist".  My card looks nothing like hers as I used a different layout and stamp set, but the technique is the same.  Image was stamped with versa mark and then embossed with White embossing powder on glossy card stock ( you can do this on non glossy card stock)

 Then I sponged "pool party and Island Indigo" ink.  The image resist the ink and you get this beautiful look.  I added punched flowers from the "itty Bitty Shapers punch pack and topped off with our fun pearls.  The new 3/8 Ruffled Ribbon that is available in all the NEW in colors is amazing!

Hope you will try this technique.  If you don't have these tools, call me and I will be honored to order them for you. Heat Tool #100005, Powder Pals #102197, Embossing buddy #103083
Have fun and stamp something today!

Did You know?

Like this?  Did you know that you can purchase the clear monunt Stamp cases in packs of four?  Look on page 205 of your NEW Idea Book and Catalog.  These are the same cases your clear mount stamps come in, they have the same pocket plastic surrounding them which make them so much fun to decorate, and make great storage for all kind of goodies.  

 This is one we decorated at Club last week.  I used the beautiful new stamp set "Creative Elements" found on page 137.  It's a set of 8 and also has a coordinating wheel, "fabulous Foliate"  I used the New Designer Series paper "Well Worn"  It is yummy!  I love it!  The lace is inside the protective cover and the flower is one the outside!  I plan on creating more!  Hope you'll try some too!

You can place an order through me via email or go directly to my website.

www.janburnett.stampinup.net

first Birthday!

 Lillie had her first birthday 7-21-11!  Cohen Made this B'day card for Lillie!  

 We took Lillie to Pet's Mart to pick out a toy,  She also got a bath and her bangs trimmed!  Pet's mart was really crowded and Lillie was clueless that she was to pick a toy, so We came home empty handed.  (she really has more toys than she needs)   My Brother's two kids along with Cohen, Dillon & Big D all went along for the fun!

Lillie after her hair cut and bangs trimed.  One year old.

I love being your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

I truly do love being YOUR Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!  Inside this bag is a snail leash.  Yep because my snail is never where it should be!  This is one of the cute items I purchased at the M' Mall at convention. I purchased one for each of my club members.  The Stamp Set was one that we received free for attending our break out classes, which was new this year and another one of those things SU does to go above and beyond for us!  I used the new Desinger Frames embossing folders which just so happens that our wide oval punch fits right in!  I was thrilled to find that out!  I had such fun making these goodies for my Club members.

Scallop circles = Wreath

 This Wreath was displayed at the home office of SU in Riverton, Utah.  It is made out of our DSP and cut with the Big shot from the scallop circle die.  How FUN!  What a wonderful thing to do with your scraps of our Designer series paper (aka DSP)  Make you one!

Santa's Mailbox

Have you thought about using the home decor on your Mail box?  I actually had but not for the holidays.  I love this idea!  They painted the mail box and then put the holiday home decor right on it.  Now this mail box is "Santa's" so we would expect no less that Santa would use SU products to decorate his mail box.  They made the paper chains from our designer series paper (aka DSP)

Santa's already has tons' of letters.  I know you are going to have one to send to Santa Jan this year!  Start your list!

Pretty Flowers and Paper Chickens

These Fleuretts II found on page 198 of your catalog along with some of our buttons are the precious!  I have to make some of these!

 As some of you know we are now raising Chickens.  Ours don't look like this one but I fell in love with this paper chicken!  It is just so cute.  The Theme this year was "Grow" and everything was based on the out doors and growing.

 This one is actually behind chicken wire!  Sooo cute

 Also if you have paper Chickens you must have paper eggs!

The attention to detail is amazing! 

Do you love OWLS?

I love owls!  They just make me smile!  These are some pics I took from the sample boards at Convention.  These cute owls are framed for someones special someone.  I'm hoping the close up on show the details

 Then Right next to it was this OH SO Cute Owl Quilt that was mad with the SU material along with using some of our dies and the Big Shot.   So So Sweet!  Stay tuned more to come...

Bonus Christmas Box

Did you know that if you join SU now!  Before the end of July you not only get the Starter Kit for $99 but you will also get this box and everything to make this beautiful Box!!!  BONUS!  Yes that what I think!  I'd love to have you on my team of Demonstrators.  If you want to earn some extra money, doing something you love I'd love to share with you how you can!  Contact me inkpadjan@gmail.com   This will be featured in the up coming Holiday Mini Catalog

Convention 2011 Highlights

I wish you could have all been with me at Convention!  It was an amazing experience.  I feel I work with THE most amazing Company in the craft Industry!  Here are some highlights of my experience.  Stay tuned for more post about Convention 2011

Sweet

This Precious card designed by Ginny.  This is a 3x3 gift card that she attached to a knitted hat that she made for Baby Drake.  I am so blessed to have such Sweet and thoughtful friends.  Stay tuned.. I'll be posting from Salt Lake City, Utah while I'm attending the SU's! annual convention.

Sweet Friends

This is the outside of a gift card holder that was designed by Ginny Reed.  She and my other BFF Elizabeth encosed a gift card for the "Big Sis"  Cohen.  I just thought this was adorable and wanted to share with you.  

Welcome Drake Ellison

 Wanted to share with you all my New Grandson, Drake Ellison.  He came in this world 7-7-11 weighing in at 11 lbs 1 oz!!  He is just perfect.  So thankful for this precious Gift.

This is Cohen, she is the BIG Sister.  She is in LOVE.  Stay tuned I'll be stamping some baby stuff to share with you..  Also have all my Camp projects to share with you too.

New Stamp Set

This stamp set caught my eye right away in the new catalog.  "My Friend" is a set of 5 and has a corrdinating Jumbo Wheel.  I chose Tangerine Tango, and Old olive along with Crumb cake.  Straight from the "Color Coach".. My best investment!  

New Catalog

Friday July 1st was my Open house/New catalog release!  Thanks to all that came out to get their new catalog and joined in the fun.  We did a scavenger hunt through the new catalog and drew for a $25 gift certificate.  Mari Ward was our winner!  Congratulation Mari!!  This is the make and take every one did.  Using the new Petite Pennant Builder punch and the coordinates with the stamp set "Pennant Parade" stamp set.  We used the NEW IN Colors.
Thanks again for all that came out to help me celebrate the beginning of another SU Year!

$99 Starter Kit and Free Project Kit Promotion

click here To view info on how you can join Stampin' Up! for only $99.  I'd love to have you on my team of Demonstrators!  It's fun to share what you LOVE

Happy NEW SU Year!

Hey Stampers!
I am so excited about the new catalog!  If you were not able to make the Open House to receive your FREE NEW Idea Book and Catalog.  Don't fret.  Let me know that you would like to have one and I'll make sure you get one!.  There are a few open spots for Stamp Camp on July 9th and you can get one then Let me know if you'd like to attend and I'll get you on "the LIST"
Stay tuned.. New ideas to share coming!