Hi All,
Here’s my latest set of Blog Picks from here and there around the web. Generally, you’ll see all SU here on my blog but here and there I find inspiration that is eminently CASEable with SU Product so will share that as well with suggestions for alternate stamps and paper. Feel free to copy and paste this list and pass it around to fellow stampers or customers or whoever. Keep in mind there is a lot of inspiration out there and these are just a few of what I’ve found that struck my fancy (so it’s very subjective). If you are an SU demo or customer and would like to see a more extensive list I have newsletters for both groups (free for right now) with more details, FYI, video and tutorial links. Email me if you are interested. Now with that plug out of the way here’s this weeks list of links.
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Video’s
http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/03/envelope-envy-video-part-three-embossed-flap.html Envelope tutorial part 3
http://www.frenchiestamps.com/2010/02/candel-holder-with-big-shot.html – candle holder from flashing – Flower folds die
http://lindastamps.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/video-shimmer-paints/ – using shimmer paints
http://www.chicnscratchlive.com/2010/03/how-to-cut-fabric-with-the-big-shot.html – cutting fabric with the big shot
http://www.chicnscratchlive.com/2010/03/how-to-make-a-magnetic-board.html & http://www.mychicnscratch.com/2010/03/step-flash.html – making magnetic board
http://www.chicnscratchlive.com/2010/02/mini-milk-carton-birdhouse.html – birdhouse w/ mini milk carton
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Tips & Techniques & Reviews
http://www.stampinchic.com/2010/03/sneak-peek-and-my-homemade-light-tent.html – homemade light tent for picture taking
http://stamping411.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-wednesday-kerin-sylvesters.html – masking technique for Abundant Hope card featured in last weeks newsletter
http://stamping411.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-to-assemble-your-stamps.html – a different take on mounting clear mount stamps
http://buffycooper.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/important-soda-can-info.html – warning about aluminum cans and new style punches
http://www.stampthings.com/stamp_things/2010/03/versamark-vs-stampin-ink.html – compare Versamark with tone on tone ink on cardstock
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/making-plaid-for-frosted-designs-and.html – Making Plaid
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/kiss.html – Some KISS tips
http://whimcees.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html#8462766841155791868 – you will have to scroll down to see this one the actual links aren’t working properly
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CAS (clean & simple)
http://mauistamper.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/elegant-and-easy-notes/ – vintage vogue
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/03/one-color-challenge.html – Leaf Lines & Great Friend
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-layer.html – Kind and Caring
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General Cards & Projects
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/challenge-of-time.html – vintage gentleman shape
http://www.madexcreations.com/madex_creations/2010/02/kraft-rub-ons-and-a-trimmer.html – Bright Delights rub ons
http://www.2stampis2b.com/2010/03/mojo-monday-128-celtic-circle-circus.html – Circle Circus ( I think something similar could also be achieved with MDS)
http://kellistamps4u.blogspot.com/2010/03/sometimes-its-hard-to-make-card.html – D is for Dog
http://lwdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/wedding-medallion.html – Medallion
http://buffycooper.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/a-broken-stone.html – wings of Friendship
http://www.stampinchic.com/2010/03/guest-stamper-donette-barry.html – Beary Best Friends
http://www.stampinchic.com/2010/02/distressed-bird-for-ppa.html – Wings of Friendship
http://www.stampinchic.com/2010/02/kissable-kat-for-ppa.html – C is for Cat – you just knew I was going to love this one right?!
http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/02/23/jacksonville-fl-beach-inspired-tutorial-308/ – Nature’s Nest
http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/02/10/in-the-mountains-tutorial-304/ – Of the Earth & En Français
http://www.2stampis2b.com/2010/02/what-will-i-order-from-stampin-up-next.html – Heard from the Heart
http://buffycooper.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/mardi-gras.html – Pick a Petal
http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/01/21/cat-story-time-tutorial-298/ – C is for Cat
http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/02/17/warm-in-the-field-tutorial-307/ & http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/02/15/out-in-the-frosty-field-tutorial-306/ – Inspired by Nature and 2 step bird punch
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/mojo-monday-challenge.html
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/sketch-challenge-for-karen-giron.html – Bloomin’ Beautiful
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/more-challenges-to-do-on-vacation.html – Bloomin’ Beautiful and matchbox messages
http://www.soshelli.com/so-shelli-blog/2010/1/15/leadership-leftovers.html – Leadership samples from Shelli
http://www.mukibug.com/2010/02/lucky.html – Define your Life
http://www.stampinchic.com/2010/02/butterflies-of-heart.html – Would work for Mother’s Day as Well
http://mauistamper.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/one-last-valentine/ – the tags may be intended for valentines but they’d make great gift tags all year long.
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Occasions & Sale-a-Bration Minis
http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/03/happiness-is-ppa32.html – whimsical words
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1640198?&cat=18607 – folk flowers stencil
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1640150?&cat=18607 – whimsical words and heart embosslit
http://melissahuie.blogspot.com/2010/01/stamping-411-challenge-vintage-birthday.html – Vintage Vogue
http://melissahuie.blogspot.com/2010/01/love-you-much.html – Love Bandit
http://buffycooper.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/a-very-special-thank-you.html – Whimsical Words and Big Shot
http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/02/03/feeling-bright-and-funky-tutorial-303/ – Vintage Vogue
http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/01/17/waterfront-tutorial-196/ – good neighbor
http://stampwithtami.com/blog/2010/03/stencil-folkflowers/ – folk Flowers stencil and Vintage Vogue
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/do-you-do-insides.html – Abundant Hope
http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2010/02/ooops.html – Fine Flourish
http://www.sandystamper.com/2010/02/razzleberry-makes-beautiful-butterflies.html – Vintage Vogue & Well Scripted
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1637246?&cat=18605 – happy moments – faux metal birdcage is a wow!
Christmas/Winter/Hanukkah – for those doing the 365 thing
http://mauistamper.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/earning-their-keep/ – Autumn Days
http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/01/11/visiting-a-neighbor-tutorial-294/ – good neighbor
http://www.mukibug.com/2010/01/new-2step-bird-punch-for-little-birdie-secrets.html – snowy two step bird punch
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Easter/Spring
http://www.stampinchic.com/2010/03/spring-for-ppa.html – abundant hope
http://www.sandystamper.com/2010/03/lattice-bigz-die-and-a-blue-bird-combined-for-spring.html – no stamps -lattice die, 2 step bird punch, etc.
http://www.mukibug.com/2010/02/mini-birdhouse-on-the-fence-project.html – mini milk carton box project
http://inkiefinger.blogspot.com/2010/03/good-bye-to-olympics-plus-easter-card.html – Abundant Hope
http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/spring-flowers/ – 3D paper crocus
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Big Shot & 3-D & Punches
(can you tell I’m nuts about the new 2 step bird punch?? 😀 )
http://www.juliabettencourt.com/blog/?p=5710 – Milk Carton two tier birdhouse
http://www.juliabettencourt.com/blog/?p=5664 – scallop square die – fabric sachets
http://buffycooper.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/diet-daisies.html – Daisies #2
http://mauistamper.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/exploring-shabby-chic/ – Matchbox die & paper roses
http://mauistamper.wordpress.com/2010/01/19/sweet-baby-laundry-bags/ – BAB clothing dies
http://mauistamper.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/wait-dont-toss-those-cards/ – two tags
http://paperpleasing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/dressed-all-in-white.html – Manhattan Flower embossing folder
http://www.juliabettencourt.com/blog/?p=5695 – two step bird punch makes tulips
http://www.kathysstampingniche.com/kathys_stamping_niche/2008/09/scallop-border-punch-tutorial.html – scallop punch tutorial for the older scallop punch
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1634904?&si=scallop trim border punch – two step bird punch & scallop trim border
http://buffycooper.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/01/it-worked.html – 2 step bird and more punches
http://olivestamps.blogspot.com/2010/03/babies-and-birds-spring-is-around.html – Punches & Whimsical Words
http://zgrandmakaren.blogspot.com/2010/02/birthday-razz.html – 2 step bird
http://www.mukibug.com/2010/01/game-night-for-two.html – Game Night box
http://mauistamper.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/my-favorite-feathered-friend/ – 2 step bird punch wreath
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/01/winner-winner-chicken-dinner_2008.html – Neighbor gift
http://www.2stampis2b.com/2010/02/star-wars-tie-fighter-video-tutorial.html – Star Wars fighter tutorial
http://www.juliabettencourt.com/blog/?p=5579 – petal die & Mothers day possibilities
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Digital
http://www.2stampis2b.com/2010/01/my-digital-studio-video-tutorial.html – MDS interactive album video tutorial pt. 1
http://www.2stampis2b.com/2010/01/my-digital-studio-video-tutorial_29.html – MDS interactive album video tutorial pt. 2
http://www.mukibug.com/2010/02/my-digital-studio-background-vs-layers.html – MDS tips about layers and backgrounds
http://www.mukibug.com/2010/02/my-digital-studio-saving-to-jpeg.html – MDS Saving to JPG tutorial
http://www.mukibug.com/2010/02/my-digital-studio-adding-pages-and-design-elements.html – MDS mini tutorial – adding pages and design elements
http://www.mukibug.com/2010/02/my-digital-studio-class-101.html – Digital Studio 101
http://stampwithtami.com/blog/2010/02/my-digital-studio-how-to-make-your-own-stationary/ – MDS creating stationary
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Storage & Organization
http://www.frenchiestamps.com/2010/02/magnet-board.html – movers and shapers storage
http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/01/28/tool-time-organizing-and-keeping-sponges-for-each-ink-color/ – Sponge organization
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/stamping-road-trip.html – packing for a road trip!
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-stampin-up-space-and-storage-ideas.html – Donna’s stamp room
http://www.chicnscratchlive.com/2010/02/how-to-label-stampin-up-ink-pads.html – labeling ink pads
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Non Stamping
http://buffycooper.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/03/dont-you-hate-it.html – Peel a potato with no peeler!
http://buffycooper.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/good-information-to-keep-on-hand.html – fire video
http://mauistamper.wordpress.com/2010/01/26/malama-aina-to-care-for-the-land/ – inspiration for where we all live
http://paperpleasing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/03/thankful-for-the-little-things.html
http://whimcees.blogspot.com/2010_01_01_archive.html#6200516180270578285 & the tutorial – http://whimcees.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html#2906842335575860698 – quick and easy quilt for non sewing machine owners and hardly any sewing required!
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I hope you enjoyed looking at these as much as I enjoyed combing the web to find them for you. Time to hit the stamp room while the inspiration is flowing and the mojo is strong!
Hugs and blessings my stamping friends – Jean
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Wow, Jean, what a great list! Thanks for all your hard work – and for recognizing a little of my work!
Aloha,
Anne
Jean, I appreciate all of the work that you do in putting your lists together. They are great references!