Today we're feeling the love with an extended Kraft box (p161 Annual Catalogue).
A clear Window Sheet makes up 3 sides and the back is lined with coordinating cardstock. We've used Primrose Petals cardstock (p152) stamped with the all-time favourite En Francais background stamp (p129).
This box is decorated with all kinds of lovely goodies from the new Artisan Embellishment Kit (p10 current Seasonal Catalogue). Eek window sheets are difficult to photograph!
If you're free this Sunday why not come along to our special Pampering & Papercrafts Class! (Bookings essential, limited spaces still avail).
We're making a box very similar to this AND coordinating cards and I absolutely can't wait!!! Everyone will get a full Artisan Embellishment Kit and some special treats for inside the box. Of course!
A lovely group of talented demonstrators will be sharing their love of Stampin' Up! from the first Friday to Sunday in March. This is a brand new show to the Melbourne scene, so come and check it out. I'll be there on the Saturday and Sunday so if you're in the neighbourhood come and say hello.
Fantastic show in our own back yard. Come and visit myself, Juliana and other demo friends in Kangaroo Flat. We had a great time last year and are looking forward to another opportunity to catch up in person with our customers. For your chance to win FREE TICKETS to this show simply email the organiser or Like their Facebook page.
New to stamping? Here are some tips to keep your rubber clear mount stamps performing beautifully.
Clear mount stamps are a popular option for many crafters.
Their storage is compact,
they are cost effective,
they are easy to use and
they are versatile!
When your new clear mount Stampin' Up! stamps arrive you'll be keen to get started. Read the instructions on the inside cover of the stamp case. Peel the backing paper off the stamps and apply labels, if desired. One method is outlined in the instructions, so just follow those.
Tip 1: Adhering Labels
Make sure your rubber stamps are perfectly flat when applying the adhesive labels, especially if you apply the label to the rubber (instead of the rubber-to-label method).
Flat on the table is perfect.
A label pulled too tight across the stamp, or a curved stamp in the hand when the label is applied, will result in curling stamps (where the rubber has a curve in it) that won't stick so well to your block.
Flat stamp + Clean block = Better 'stickability'!
Tip 2: Storage
Now that your newly mounted stamps are flat, keep them that way!
In my experience, there are a couple of things you can do to make sure they stay uncurled and in great nick.
The first is to keep them away from excessive heat (such as a hot car or near a window on a summer's day).
The second is to store them in the outer rubber (see above) that they came in. With my first few sets of clear mount stamps I threw this outer part away, thinking it was waste. Wish I hadn't done that! I now keep it inside the case for two reasons:
1. It helps to keep my stamps flat, and
2. It lets me know at a glance if any stamps are missing!
Want more info? Click on the video below for hints and tips about Stampin' Up!'s clear mount stamps.
Wishing you many years of happiness with your new stamps.
To enquire about Stampin' Up! products in Australia or to place an order contact Simone.
* Legal disclaimer: I have achieved the awards and recognition listed above, but this is not representative of typical Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. The level of sales to achieve this result requires significant work and is accomplished by a substantially small percentage of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators.
