New Blog Address

I have a new blog address and it should be easier to remember.

outbackstamper.blogspot.com

I am working on getting some posts on there so should have something in the next few days.

This Week's Card - Rub Ons

Stamp Set - Embrace Life

Card Stock - Pretty in Pink, Purely Pomegranate, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink - Versamark, Purely Pomegranate

Accessories - Black embossing powder, Aqua pen, Rub Ons, stampin dimensionals

Instructions - On whisper white card stamp 3 flower images in versamark and cover with black embossing powder. Heat then colour flowers with aqua painter and purely pomegranate. Cut flowers out.

Edge purely pomegranate card using the scallop edge punch.

Add chocolate chip satin ribbon to chocolate chip card then layer on pretty in pink card. Position flowers to see how much room there will be for the rub on. Add rub on then flowers using dimensionals to bring the centre flower out.

Hints: Rub Ons. Rub ons are easy to use and look great on any project. You can use on cards, scrapbooking pages, glass and more. Cut out the image you want to use first so the images around it don't come off on you project. This is especially important with photograghs as I found out the hard way.

This is a really easy card to make so why not try it today.

2008-2009 Catalogue - Retired List

The new catalogue is on the way and to make room for lots of new and exciting products many of the current ones have to go.
Many of the products are being sold at 25% to 50% off.
Check out the Stampin' Up! website for the detailed list.
Only available while stocks last and once they are gone you will never see them again.

Stampin' Up! Bushfire Appeal

Join Australian and New Zealand Stampin' Up! demonstrators help those victims of the Victorian bushfires.
From 12 February through 31 March 2009, when you purchase any of a select group of 10 stamp sets, Stampin' Up! will donate 50 percent of the sales of these sets to the Australia Red Cross Victorian Bushfires 2009 Appeal.

Contact me today to order your sets.

Stamp Set Item Number Page # in Catalogue Retail Price
Priceless 112312 105 $48.95
Seeing Spots 108909 89 $29.95
Baroque Motifs 112380 98 $39.95
Live Your Dream 114261 3** $55.95
Looks Like Spring* 108864 76 $58.95
The Snowflake Spot*108934 27 $39.95
Bodacious Bouquet* 108756 80 $58.95
Polka Dots & Paisley*110247 46 $35.95
G'day Mate* 111973 115 $35.95
Be Happy* 108744 51 $39.95

*These sets will appear on the upcoming list of retiring products, so they will only be available for the Bushfire Appeal while supplies last.
**In the Summer Mini Catalogue.

This Weeks Card - Dazzling Diamonds

Stamp Sets: Embrace Life, Sincere Salutations

Paper: Purely Pomegranate, River Rock, Always Artichoke and Whisper White

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi

Other: Purely Pomegranate ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way glue stick, Aquapainter

Instructions: On whisper white cardstock stamp flower image in chocolate chip ink.

Using aquapainter colour flower with purely pomegranate ink and along stem with wild wasabi (or any green you have). Layer image on always artichoke card.

On river rock card stamp greeting in purely pomegranate to one side. Attach ribbon and flower image. Stamp the flower image a few times on the bottom of the card in purely pomegranate.

Cover flower image with glue and sprinkle dazzling diamonds on top.

Tip: Always put your card together before applying dazzling diamonds. If you forget give the glue enough time to dry before finishing off the card.

This Weeks Card - Bleaching

Stamp Sets - Bundle of Joy, Everything Baby

Cardstock - Gable Green, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink - Veramark

Other - Silver embossing powder, bleach

Stamp giraffe image in versamark on pumpkin pie cardstock. Cover with embossing powder and tap off excess. Set with heat tool.

Using a cotton bud, dip in bleach and rub lightly over giraffe's spots. Colour will start to bleach out rightaway. If you want the colour lighter, bleach again.

Emboss the word baby and cut out.

On gable green card stock, layer brilliant blue and pumpkin pie over top. Adhere baby cutout with Stampin Dimensionals. Emboss boy on brilliant blue.

Notes on Bleaching - it is best to emboss the image you want to bleach so the bleach stays in the lines. A stamp with lots of lines like the giraffe is a good one to work with. Some cardstock bleaches better than others. Pumpkin Pie works brilliantly. If the image isn't light enough after a couple of goes, let dry then try again. Don't rub too hard or you will wear through the paper.

Have a go at this one today. Let me know how you go.

If you want to learn more about bleaching, book a workshop at your home and I can demonstrate some other uses.

Make Your Own Birthday/Occasion Book

I am terrible for forgetting birthdays or making a card for someone and putting it in a safe place, only to find it months later. I have come up with a solution to help me remember birthdays and something that is lots of fun to make.

The Birthday/Occasion Book is a reminder or important dates and storage for birthday cards and more. Each opening allows you to write dates you need to remember and a place to store your cards once you make them.

If you would like to make your own book I will be running a workshop in late January or early February. Cost is $30 and this includes all the materials you need.

To register your interest, post a comment on this blog, e-mail me on christine.clissold@bigpond.com or phone 0418 897 497

This Weeks Card - Watercolouring

Stamp Set - Embrace Life from Summer Mini Catalogue

Paper - Mellow Moss, Whisper White, Ruby Red

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Wild Wasabi

Stamp the leaf design in chocolate chip on whisper white and using aqua painter and wild wasabi colour the leaves.

Stamp the flower image in chocolate chip on whisper white and using aqua painter and ruby red colour the flowers.

Layer flower images on ruby red card stock and put together on mellow moss.

This is a great set and I think is now my favourite. It is a great set for watercolouring.

Watercolouring - if you have never tried this technique, you should give it a go. It is very easy and gives a great effect. You don't need an aqua painter, a fine tipped paintbrush and water will do. Use your inkpads by pressing the top and bottom together before opening creates a pool of colour in the lid. Use the stampin write markers by scribbling colour on a piece of plastic.

Have a practice on scrap paper first. Wet brush and mix with ink. Use more water to create a lighter colour. Keep the brush wet but not dripping. Try not to wet the image too much or the paper will peel and the outlining ink will smudge. If you want a smuge proof outline use Staz On ink. If you want more colour over the top wait until it is dry then add more colour.

Aqua Painter - this is a versatile tool for watercolouring. It's less messy and more transportable than water and a brush as it has a water reservoir that controls the amount of water to the brush.

I would love to hear how you go with this method and show me your creations. If you have any problems, let me know and I can assist. Have fun!