Tips I Learned at My First Stamping Retreat

I just got back from my first-ever stamping retreat, and WOW, what an amazing experience! I discovered so many helpful tips and tricks that I can’t wait to share with you. Watch the video for all the tips!

Cutting & Scoring Measurements

Basic Beige

  • Card Base: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”
    • score at 4 1/4”

 

Designer Series Paper

  • Strips: (3) 3 ½” x 1”
  • Inside Strip: 3 ½” x ¾”

 

Night of Navy

  • Embossed Strip:  3 ½” x 1”
  • Inside Layer: 4” x 5 ¼”

 

Basic White

  • Circle:  1 ½”
  • Butterfly: scrap
  • Inside: 3 ¾” x 5”

Get FREE Project Sheets

Sign up for my email list to get a new project sheet FREE every week!  Visit my tutorial store to purchase previous project sheets bundled by month they were released.

Christmas Card Variation

I used the same measurements as above to create a Christmas card!

I used the Season of Green and Gold Designer Series Paper, Golden Greenery die cut for the foliage and Christmas Labels Bundle with gold embossing powder for the sentiments.

3D Effect Tip

I learned this tip from Heidi Collins.  To make a die cut more 3D use these steps:

  1. Curve die with your bone folder
  2. Glue the body of the butterfly down
  3. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the wings
  • Save

It looks like it is flying off the paper! 🦋

Stamp Versatility Tip

I learned this tip from Jackie Bolhuis.  If you have a stamp that you don’t like the layout of, don’t hesitate to cut it up!

  • Save

These butterflies were all on one stamp, but they were in a line which made them difficult to use.  By cutting them up, you have the versatility to place them exactly where you want them to be!

Want to Make These Cards?

  • Save

Click the button below for the full list of supplies I used for this project.  If you like any of them, simply add them to your cart. 

Don’t forget to use my host code (at the top of my website) to receive my monthly Creativity Made Simple tutorial ($24 value) for FREE if your order is $50.

March Specials

Add 3 card making templates to your collection from this month’s Creativity Made Simple Volume 6 Class!  Use the templates for quick & easy card making.

  • Creativity Made Simple Volume 6 tutorial FREE with your $50 order this month with me! 
  • New Kits & Online Exclusives added!

I’m happy to help and would love to answer any of your questions.  Please reach out to me through e-mail.  If you would like to place a Stampin’ Up! order, I would be thrilled if you selected me to be your demonstrator.

Share via
Copy link
Powered by Social Snap