ALWAYS - Stampin' Up!

This is I think my favorite set (atleast for now) from the New SU Catalog. Entitled Always it has a traditional almost victorian feel but with a modern edge and trendsetting flair - Plan now to attend my March Test Panel class as we will be creating a card that spotlights the funky bird from this set. Anyway this 3x3 notecard was one of the favorites at todays Test Panel class - so I thought I would share it with you.
Supplies:
3.5x3.5 real red textured cs base
3.25 x 3.25 whisper white cs base
3x 6 score at 3" to create 3x3 notecard
12" red stripe grosgrain ribbon
real red classic ink
basic brown ink
scrap whisper white to stamp heart and saying on
scrap real red to layer heart on
scrap chocolate chip to layer saying on
snail (or adhesive of choice)
piercing tool and foam mat
Directions:
stamp branch in basic brown randomnly on front of choc chip notecard
attach choc notecard to white cs base
attach ribbon to back of white cs base making sure to leave one side quite abit longer than the other so the knot can be to the one side not centered
attach white cs base (w/ribbon) to red cs base
now tie the ribbon in a knot so it layers over the choc notecard
stamp heart in red ink on white cs
using the piercing tool quickly pierce every dot or every other dot around the heart
trim out heart and layer on to red cs and cut out heart again
stamp saying in red ink on white cs and cut out
layer saying on choc chip cs and cut out
layer heart on choc notecard at a bit of an angle
layer saying to where edge of choc saying lines up with edge of choc notecard
voila - a beautiful little valentine - perfect to tuck in someones lunch, briefcase or lay on their pillow with a bit of candy
comment here and let me know how you liked this card, if you tried it and how it worked out for you or what alterations you made etc-

What Glue Do You Use?

Stampin' Up offers quite a few choices when it comes to adhesives. Here's how to decide which one to grab:

Snail Adhesive --- Very strong and great for general layering of cardstock. Absolutely no glue on your hands, so great for the neat freak! (Tip: use several 1/2" strips instead of long ones across the cardstock. It holds that well, and it will last much longer!)
Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive (new!)--- Temporary if allowed to dry first; permanent if stuck when wet. Just may give Snail some competition as the glue of choice. It's very strong, won't buckle the cardstock and has 2 tips, thin and wide, for spreading. Not for use on ribbon as it can soak through. This glue reminds me a bit of Elmers only much better hold.
Sticky Strip --- For anything 3-dimensional, like a box, you NEED to use this. (Unless you want your project to fall apart.) Stock up so late at night when you need to create a cute gift box for tomorrows birthday party etc you wont be crying for Stciky Strip.
Anywhere Glue Stick ---This will do great on Designer Series Paper, which is lighter than cardstock. Adheres DSP to chipboard perfectly. Not for layering cardstock, in my opinion it just doesnt have the holding capability.
Dotto --- When you want it repositionable and removable. Perfect for scrapbooking.
2-Way Glue Pen --- Temporary if allowed to dry first; permanent if stuck when wet. Also works for chipboard but I prefer the Glue Stick. Perfect for glitter, especially if you want to outline something with glitter or our new duo beads.
Glue Dots & Mini Glue Dots --- Have a bow, button, rhinestone or anything else you want to attach? Use the item to pick up a Mini Dot, stick it on your project and you're done. Never struggle with attaching a bow again! Start with the minis and add the larger ones if you have larger items to adhere.

SALE-A-BRATE WITH SHANNON IN FEBRUARY

SALE-A-BRATION STARTS TODAY! DONT MISS OUT ON MY 2 FBRUARY EVENTS IN HONOR OF YOUR TIME TO EARN* LIMITED EDITION STAMP SETS & RUB-ONS FOR FREE!

Tiny Test Panel - Sat Feb 9th - RSVP by Tues Feb 5th At this class we will be making some tiny items to fit in the cutest metal mailbox for valentines day or just to say hi- i was thinking of you - this class features new stamp sets, and a chance to test preview things like the rub-ons, felt flowers, speciality brads & more - see sidebar for more details

Sale-A-Bration Rubber Stamp Festival- Sat Feb 23rd

PRE-REGISTRATION with Pymt by Tues Feb 5th- this full blown event will feature many things for your $32 including a brand new stamp set to use- you will need to select one of the following stamp sets (required) when you pre-register:

Simply Said- 106598 pg 49

Always- 111141 pg 57

A Little Birdie Told Me-110992 pg 65

Priceless-109260 pg 108

Sweet Shapes - 106001 pg 117

In addition to making some cool new items, there will be retired 'rubber' for sale, a punch bowl (punches and scraps available to use), service project cards for the KC Ronald McDonald House, door prizes & more fun than you can stamp! All participants will receive an attendance gift as well

*choose 1 item from the SAB mini for free with every $50 net purchased