As we gear up for the launch of the new Stampin’ Up! 2012-2013 Catalog on June 1, we shouldn’t forget that there are some amazing stamps (300+) and accessories retiring. Many accessories are on sale! Get the 411 on Stampin’ Up! Stamps (available through 5/31) and Retiring Accessories (available while supplies last) HERE.
Today’s project shows off a number of the retiring products, including Full of Life stamp set (images below), one of my “go to” sentiment sets for the last few years. It also shares a simple way to dress up a notecard and envelope. The Stampin’ Up! Note Cards & Envelope Set comes with 20 scored 3 1/2″ x 5″ WhisperWhite cards and coordinating envelopes for $5.95. Such a bargain and always ready to go!
A QUESTION FROM CHRIS: What do you use to go through the holes in the buttons? The holes seem too small for anything to go through.
STAMPIN’ PRETTY TIP: Stampin’ Up! Baker’s Twine and Linen Thread go through most button holes pretty easily. Our 1/8″ taffeta ribbon will also go through . . . however, I snip one end to a point to thread it easier. Here’s a tutorial on this little trick.
IN A HURRY? Try using a Uniball Signo White Gel Pen to fake a stitch!
Stamp Set: Full of Life* (Wood-Mount 111500), Flower Fest* (Wood-Mount 122278, Clear-Mount 122280)
Paper: 2010-2012 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack* (117158), Whisper White (100730), Note Cards & Envelopes (107311)
Ink: Basic Black* (101179), Pear Pizzazz* (119784)
Cool Tools: 2 1/2″ Circle Punch (120906), Paper Piercing Mat (Stampin’ Up! Mat Pack*, 105826), Paper Piercing Tool* (116631)
The Perfect Touch: Pear Pizzazz 1/2″ Stitched-Poly Ribbon* (119265), 3/16″ Silver Brads* (104336)
An asterisk (*) indicates products are available on the Stampin’ Up! Retiring Stamp List through 5/31 or Stampin’ Up! Retiring Accessories List while supplies last.
Simply wonderful! Your eye for design never ceases to amaze me!
I use the dental floss with the loop for buttons. It’s a fantastic, life-changing tool and cheap too!
I like your Stampin’ Pretty tips Mary–great ideas! You always inspire me..
So simple yet so beautiful. I love your design style. I’ve added your blog to my follow list. You have really beautiful and inspirational cards.
I use a needle threader to thread those tiny little bells and buttons…slick as a whistle. Funny thing, some of my “younger” stamping friends didn’t know what it was or how you to use it! Love your card!
beautiful & clean card – think I will make a few of these. Thanks for the inspiration!
I seriously love how you stamped the sentiment in black and then came back over it and stamped your outline image in Old Olive to create a BEAUTIFUL focal image. And…the three brads just completes this whole card. OH SO PRETTY!
I used those dental floss threaders on the mini jingle bells, too.
excellent suggestion, doris. thanks for contributing!
Great ideas. I also use the dental floss with a loop on the end to thread the linen thread through my tiny buttons. Works every time.