Layers But Nott Cake!

This layer technique is one i like to go back to when I need a different look for a card.  This works with any stamp that you like to use, and you can add stickles to give it a POP of color.  You stamp your images all at the same time, then cut them in three sizes and back with a colored card stock. Then add the designs to the colored paper and match the designs so that it looks like they are all together again.  This one is Christmas but i really wanted you to see t he technique.  I will add a Spring layers next.

THREE SPRING BIRDS

These three birds are so cute and very fun to add to any card.  This is a great way to give your card a window look by dividing it with ribbon. The squares are punched out of designer papers that coordinate with the embossed card background.  The card is then layered on a cream colored card stock to give it more dimension and color accent.  I hope you get some energy today and go make one card to brighten your day! Please brighten mine by emailing me a sample! Send to debsegler@gmail.com

SPRING THINGS FENCE

I am really into fences and windows right now, so here is a beautiful card that I did not make! I took a picture of it but do not know Bridget Finley personally, but it is so beautiful that I wanted to show you for the pure inspiration of it! If you have a window or fence card please email me a picture and I will share with my stamp friends! The  

punched circle really makes the flow of this card draw your eye to the circle a s a focal point! It truly shows the beauty of Spring!  Thanks to the Bridget for being a great designer! 

SPRING THINGS!!!

I am so in the mood for the nice spring weather! My sweet family  has been down with the most terrible flu I have ever experienced in my life! I was lucky and did not seem to have it as badly, but it made me so very dizzy and my husband passed out and hit his head on the bath tub and hurt his ribs when he passed out! Talk about scary! I had also just gotten over a couple of weeks of a cold and allergy symptoms! I am so very happy that we are all much better and over the worst of it! This little butterfly card reminds me of the many Spring Blessings that will be coming our way! This card is a simple and elegant design.  When designing your card look for any type of punch that you can add on the card for more dimension .  We have a wonderful new small butterfly stampin up punch that I love to add on to my projects.   I also like to add dragon flies to my cards after embossing them and coloring them to give them an extra bang of color!   

Now Available ~ STAMPIN' UP! ONLINE CLASSES!

Now Available ~ STAMPIN' UP! ONLINE CLASSES!

Stampin' Up! is now offering an online stamping class! This class shares innovative ideas to get the most out of your supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and techniques. Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, this class includes videos, step outs, and supply lists for 30+ projects.

Check it out and then tell all your friends about it. At $14.95 (item # 133385) it's a great value for anyone.

PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.

Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

Visit my demonstrator website and order your classes today and put those tools, stamps and ink pads into action!
Debbie Segler
www.debsegler.stampinup.net

TWEET TWEET FUN!!!!

I HAVE JUST GOTTEN MY COPICS certification! Yea! I am learning how to color and shade and  it really gives my art work a different look.   I love to color and it serves a stress relief and artistic need that I have.  Find the stamp that you like to color and work with three shades of the same color, start with your lightest color and then shade with the darkest color.  Let me see your samples! Have fun! 

Blue Birds Make Me Smile!

I love all kinds of birds and this blue one does make me smile! I recently took a copics certification class and have learned so much about shading 

with markers.  The background is the stampin up top note die cut. The hot pink flower is stamped and then punched with the small square punch and backed with a accent colored card stock.  The leaves are stamped on to the card base and the pink flower is put on with dimensionals to give the card a 3-D look. Ihave been on the road with basketball and have not been posting so hope these give you a creative boost! Have some creative fun!