Stampin Up Beauty & Joy with Stamparatus to create Christmas Wreath card.

The Stamparatus positioning tool makes card making super easy and if you want to make a Christmas wreath then with my DIY wreath builder it is a cinch.

This wreath uses just one stamp from the new Beauty & Joy stamp set available 4th September 2019 in the new Autumn/Winter catalogue. Send me an email allmark.j@sky.com and I will post a copy of the catalogue in the post to you free of charge if you live in the UK, Austria, France or Germany so you will be ready to order your Christmas goodies and so much more.

Alternatively you can view a pdf copy of the catalogue in my shop and order from the 4th September when it goes live. So subscribe now so you are ready.

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Here is a step by step video to show you how I made this card and there is a link on the video to my DIY wreath builder template if you missed it.

Stampartus Simple One Layer Card using New Nature's Beauty & Beauty & Joy

The Stampin Up Autumn/Winter Holiday catalogue is available 4th September 2019. Get in touch for your FREE copy.

Today's sneak peek is the lovely Nature's Beauty and this will be a very special stamp set as £2.50 from every purchase will be donated to Mental Health Organisation.  So please do your bit and on the 4th September when this set is available buy your stamp set from my shop.

With Christmas fast approaching, I  know that us crafters try and get a head start on our card making and projects for the holiday season and with the launch of the Stampin Up Autumn/Winter catalogue on the 4th September there will be lots of choose from. Over the coming weeks I hope to share with you some of these products to help in your buying choices.

Postage is always something to consider when making cards as it seems to be getting more and more expensive and really does depend on the thickness of your card.  This card is a one layer card and uses the STAMPARATUS in my opinion the best positioning tool on the market. It makes creating this wreath super easy.

If you missed the DIY wreath template instructions see them HERE

Here is  a step by step video tutorial to show you how to make this card *please note that I used the Beauty and Joy new stamp set for the sentiment and the little berries to finish off the card, however this was after I had finished the video as I thought it needed a little extra something and decided to make it a Christmas card.

Stampin Up A Good Man, Quick Stamparatus tip for masking sentiments.

A Good Man stamp set is perfect for all those male cards as it has some fantastic line drawings and sentiments.  See how to use the Stamparatus positioning tool to quickly mask sentiments for the hinge step technique.

The sentiment read I Grew Up Loved but as this card was for one of my son's I wanted to change it to just the Loved  which was more appropriate (even though they grew up loved it wasn't mum's place to say it lol)

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Rather than using masking tape to cover each part of the word to be removed I have found a really quick tip, which saves so much time.  Watch my video to see.

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Stampin Up Happy Tails stamp set and punch bundle

Ive really been enjoying using my DIY wreath builder template with the small grid paper for the STAMPARATUS positioning tool and this time I have made a cut waggy dog card with all their tails interlocking into a lovely circular pattern. Buy the small grid paper for £6 for 50 sheets HERE

This technique of using die cuts I saw from Jennifer McGuire a fellow crafter and I used her technique with the punch from Happy Tails.

The dogs I simply coloured with a wash using the AQUA PAINTER and Crumb Cake and Smoky Slate ink pads.  I then punched them out and then used a punched negative as my guide to place each one of the punched dogs to create the circular pattern.

I love the way the tails interlock and the heads poke out.  With a few little paw prints this card would be great for all of us dog lovers out there. Buy the Happy Tails Bundle HERE

Here is a step by step video tutorial to show you how to make this card. Subscribe and hit the notification bell so as you don't miss any up and coming videos and a big thank you to my lovely subscribers and all of your comments.  I appreciate each and every one of you and reply to every comment.

How to align your sentiments easily with the Stamparatus & some window sheet.

This is the easiest tip ever.  Ever struggled getting sentiments aligned and find that they are crooked or just not where you expected them to be? Use the STAMPARATUS and some window sheet or the sheet from the retired Stamp-a-Majig for an easy way to ensure your stamps are straight.

This cute little card uses the THIS LITTLE PIGGY stamp set and there are several different techniques for you to try.

Hinge step stamping - Masking - Window sheet sentiment placement.

Here is a step by step video tutorial for you to see exactly how to do these techniques. So do give them a try and let me know how you get on.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day.

Stamparatus Grid Paper Wreath Template - Step by Step video tutorial .

How to make Grid Paper Wreath Template for Stamparatus - Step by Step video tutorial.

Well I have been absolutely overwhelmed at how my grid paper wreath template has been received. Thank you to my subscribers for requesting the tutorial and to all the new subscribers that this tutorial has inspired. Welcome.

When the Stamparatus was launched I made an acetate wreath template which I used for making lovely circular patterns. When the SMALL GRID PAPER came out to perfectly fit the Stamparatus it made a perfect base, with all of the grid measurements to make a wreath template.

This wreath template is for a 4" square and a 5" square, but by using the grid lines you can make any size you wish. You can see Ive started a 3" square one in the middle.

This is how I did it - a step by step video tutorial

I hope you find this useful and will give it a try.

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Stamparatus Hinge Step Technique using Sale-a-bration Part of My Story rainbow effect.

THE STAMPARATUS POSITIONING TOOL is in my opinion the best positioning tool on the market and one of it's unique features is the ability to do "hinge step" stamping.

Here's a step by step video tutorial to show you what I mean

This card I made in a pretty rainbow colour by using different inks in each step and then added the butterflies from the Butterfly Gala bundle

The sentiments are from a Sale-a-bration stamp set, only available (while stocks last) until 31st March 2019, so you only have a couple of weeks left.  This set is totally FREE with an order of £45 so don't miss out . SHOP HEREto take advantage of FREE items.

Stampin Up Let It Ride Galloping Horse using the Stamparatus.

I am always very humbled when a card technique is so well received and the LET IT RIDE galloping horse using the STAMPARATUS and the hinge step technique which I posted on my YouTube channel has done just that.

In just a few hours it has already had over 500 views on YouTube  and where I have posted on other social media it has received many hundreds of comments.  So it is now here on my blog for you all to enjoy, save and case as you wish.

This dramatic looking horse galloping away with the sentiment "Live as if someone left the gate open" is easy to achieve with the Stamparatus and it's unique hinge step technique and a simple mask.

Want to know how? then here is a step by step video tutorial so please have a go, join my channel, and create this easy yet dramatic card.

Using the Stamparatus to create two toned Christmas sentiments

The Stamparatus and now with grid paper, extra plates, foam mat and magnets is a must have positioning tool.  Designed by crafters for crafters it is in my opinion, and many others, the best positioning tool on the market.

Looking for a 13 piece Christmas stamp set that can be used all year round then Feathers and Frost at just £20 is the set for you.

This is a two part project.  Part one is the sentiment stamping, using the Stamparatus to create a lovely two toned sentiment in two different ways.  Ideal for batch card making as once the Stamparatus is set up you can make as many as you want.

As always I have included a completely FREE video showing you exactly how to achieve this lovely two toned look, one in Cherry Cobbler and the other in Vegas Gold Shimmer paint - yes you can stamp with the Shimmer Paint. Buy yours HERE NOW

Stampin Up Peaceful Noel - Stamparatus Happiness Patterned Card

PEACEFUL NOEL is a set that is not just for Christmas.  Take a look at this card I created

How great is this card.  I used Tranquil Tide and Lemon/Lime Twist for inks and cardstock and the STAMPARATUSprobably the best positioning tool on the market. and just three stamps from the Peaceful Noel.

The patterned corner stamp, the little line of dots and part of the sentiment Happiness.

Here is a video that shows you how I created this card.

So the Autumn/Winter catalogue is live and click HERE to see all the products ready for you to buy.

Stampin Up Wonderful Moments - How to create a summertime girl

When the Beautiful You stamp set arrived I changed one of the images into  bikini clad girl (video below) so when I received the Wonderful Moments stamp set I knew that the pregnant lady I would use, but not often so I decided to make her into a summertime girl.

Products used
Wonderful Moments
Stamparatus

Watercolour pencils - new colours arriving August 2018 limited time only for the month of August so check back then and order yours.  They are gorgeous and have such vibrant colours.
Cherry Cobbler, Flirty Flamingo, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Balmy Blue, Night of Navy and Gorgeous Grape and at £11.75 they are great value and will last forever.

Get the original Watercolour pencils which include black, grey and white HERE

Stampin Write Marker Basic Black


Watch the video below to see how you can get more out of your stamp set Wonderful Moments and create this lovely summertime girl.

 If you want to see the Beautiful You original video where I show you have to create a bikini clad lady from one of the image then check it out below and look at buying the stamp set now HERE

Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to my YouTube channel and blog.  I am very excited to say that there are now over 700 of you who have subscribed and are watching my videos and the lovely comments I receive truly warm my heart. So a huge thank you to each and every one of you.

Stampin Up Varied Vases and Bee Thankful - a perfect leaf match

Sometimes when you play around with different stamp sets you make a discovery and the leaf stamps from the Varied Vases fit perfectly with the original leaves on the Bee Thankful set perfectly.

Add as many or as few as you wish . Have a look at the video below to see exactly how I made this card.

Products used

Varied Vases

Bee Thankful

Stamparatus

Colour with whatever medium you wish.  For the thanks I used Stampin Blends.

The inks I used were Flirty Flamingo and Lemon/Lime Twist. again choose whatever inks you would like HERE

Thank you to all my lovely viewers and subscribers to my YouTube and Blog, your comments have been lovely and I appreciate each and every one of you.  Not yet subscribed? then please do as I post regularly and hope to give you ideas and inspiration for your crafting.

Stampin Up Dandelion Wishes 3 cards in 5 minutes? Easy with the Stamparatus

This video shows you how to make 3 cards in 5 minutes using 3 different colouring mediums for the background.
Watercolour Pencils
Stampin Blends
Stampin Write Markers

So whether you enjoy colouring with pencils and adding water with our Aquapainter, using alchohol markers or water based markers Stampin Up has something for everyone.

The Stamparatus is the best positioning tool on the market. There are a lot out there but this one is unique as has 4 stamp positioning surfaces and a unique hinge step stamping

A big thank you to everyone who has recently subscribed to my blog and YouTube channel, if you haven't yet then please do as I post regularly with lots of fun ideas and techniques using the latest Stampin Up products.  I hope to give you all inspiration for your projects.

Stampin Up - Easy background technique using glycerine and Enjoy Life stamp set

Have you ever struggled creating background? They can be quite tricky and blending is a bit of an art and can take time to master.  I have had many people comment about how easy I make blending a background with sponge daubers and it is sometimes difficult not to get little blobby circles and to now create a smooth blend.

Well I have a solution for you. Glycerine. The glycerine I use is for baking and is Dr Oetker, comes in a little bottle you can buy from most baking or cooking shops and most supermarkets sell it in the baking isle.  It is inexpensive and a little goes a long way.

Watch the video to see just how easy a background comes together with just a few drops of glycerine.

These were the lovely cards I created

Now as crafters we all make mistakes and bloopers and if you watch the video you will see a couple and how I rectified one.

ENJOY LIFE was the stamp set, which is such a great silhouette stamp set andlends itself to background techniques.

STAMPARATUS is the best positioning tool on the market at a great price point, so treat yourself and change the way you stamp forever.

Thanks so much for everyone who has subscribed to my YouTube channel and blog and if you haven't already then please do as I post lots of ideas and inspiration for you to have a go with.

Stampin Up Dandelion Wishes Pretty Pastels with the Stamparatus (Part 2)

So this is part 2 with Pretty Pastels and here is the video which goes with Part 1, (see earlier post)

 If you missed it here is part 1.

Want to buy any of the products shown?

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Stampin Up Beautiful Blues using Dandelion Wishes and the Stamparatus

The STAMPARATUS the best positioning tool on the market is perfect for this project using the hinge step stamping technique.

This background could be used for many different silhouette stamps and I chose to use the lovely new DANDELION WISHES

I have used this background stamp taken from the SHELTERING TREE

which is just perfect to add colour and with the hinge step stamping using the Stamparatus it is so easy to do.

Check out the video for step by step instructions.

So this is part 1, check back for part 2 where I use some lovely subtle colours to create a beautiful background which makes the dandelions really pop.

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Stampin Up Wedding Card using Stamparatus, Dandelion Wishes & Enjoy Life.

Sometimes when you need to make a card in a hurry, you want something simple and quick to do but with an elegant and sophisticated look.

The STAMPARATUS is in my opinion the best positioning tool on the market and makes card making and crafting a breeze.

This beautiful card using the hinge step stamping technique, unique to the Stamparatus and will line up your sentiments perfectly each time.

For the lovely edge I used the little bird and two butterflies from ENJOY LIFE and the flourish from TIMELESS TEXTURES

Want to know more then watch the video

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Stampin Up Dandelion Wishes, Brusho and Stamparatus. How to make 4 quick cards

THE STAMPARATUS is in my opinion the best positioning tool on the market. Two removable plates and hinge step stamping. It really is the easiest and simplest positioning tool to make your stamping projects perfect every time.

These 4 cards were made simply using the brusho crystals to create a simple background and then stamped using the Stamparatus to make multiple card making easy.

DANDELION WISHES make a great silhouette stamp and stamps over a coloured background easily.  This stamp set is only £19and comes in red rubber, a real bargain.

Heres a video to show you how I created these four cards in minutes.  Please look at subscribing to my channel and blog as I post regularly with lots of different ideas for your projects using the latest Stampin Up products.

Thanks to everyone who has already subscribed and for all your lovely comments they are truly appreciated and warm my heart and give me inspiration to produce more videos.

Stampin Up Sweet Storybook and the Stamparatus, toadstool and mouse.

The Stampin Up STAMPARATUS is the perfect positioning tool and I must admit I use it most of the time as it saves me time in my stamping and I love how I can get all my stamp aligned at the same time just by rotating the plates, and the hinge step makes making duplicates so easy.  Want to know what I mean? then just watch the video below.

SWEET STORYBOOK I just adore.  I have always loved anything to do with nature so a stamp set with leafy foliage, toadstool and mice are right up my street.

I'd like to give a big thank you to my subscribers on my YouTube channel for their lovely comments and this video is for everyone who wanted a toadstool to be used.  If you haven't already subscribed to my channel then please do so you don't miss any of my videos.  I have 54 already there and try a post a couple of time a week and will always try and come up with ideas and styles you might not have seen anywhere else.

If you missed yesterdays video then here it is again

and here is the finished card from this project

Happy stamping and enjoy your day. I am grateful to each and every one of you for your support of my videos and blog. Thank you x

Stampin Up Sweet Storybook and the Stamparatus.

The STAMPARATUS is in my opinion the best positioning tool on the market and I use it all the time.  Always get a perfect stamped image every time is one of the great benefits.

Today's project is the video for the lovely card I posted the other day using the SWEET STORYBOOK

The foliage leaves are just perfect to frame any card whether it be flowers or just a large sentiment and of course the little mice make a perfect nature card.

This is one of the things I love about Stampin Up products they can be used to make so many different cards and projects.  Stampin Up quality is extremely high and each set has been carefully designed to ensure it can be used in many different ways making every piece great value for money.

Have a look at the SHOP NOW button and browse through what Stampin Up has to offer. You won't be disappointed as there is something for every crafter out there.

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