Impress

Stop by to check out a few things that we have marked down for the Sidewalk Sale.  This is a fun, yearly event at the Village.  See you there!

We always have new products arriving but I couldn't help to notice these fun little gems! I love copper and the rose gold look when it comes to metallic colors. I don't think it's always as popular or mainstream as gold or silver but it worked perfect for this card. We used a couple tried and true techniques to create the polka dot boot. First, you stamp the boot on your card and then you stamp the boot on your patterned paper. Cut out the patterned paper and place it on the stamped part of your card. This gives you endless colors and patterns for any outline type image. I also colored in the delicate flower bloom with a dauber, using my favorite Ginger Fresh Ink.

Sometimes the small details are the finishing touches. For the center dots, I used a glue pen and then dried the glue with my heat tool. Next, I pressed the gold foil over the dried glue area and the foil sticks to that spot.  It's a great and easy way to add foil.  To get a consistent outcome, I will run the card with the foil through my die cut machine.  The pressure is perfect.

I glued the sequins down using Glossy Accents - it dries clear and it's easy to apply with the tip to small areas.  The rest of the images are all stamped in Versafine Black Onxy ink. I love this new greeting stamp from Savvy Stamps - So happy for you!

We love Stardust pens and thought this card is such a beautiful combination of colors and the glitter makes it pop!  It might be hard to see but we also used glossy accents for the center part of the flower.  Products used: stardust pens, butterfly brads, ribbon flower outline (5367E) and thanks (5129B) stamp.

Transform basic supplies into 6 unique cards with delicate butterflies and beautiful flowers. Glitter, vellum, felt and watercolors add layers of dimension and texture to splashy summer greetings.  Enjoy more of Jean’s cool techniques and receive a packet of “extras” from her stash to make more class cards later.  Please bring a waterbrush and a small paper trimmer. $36.00           11:00-1:00                   Mon, May 30  Tukwila  -  Memorial Day

Foiling is all the rage!  You will learn different techniques for adding foil to your cards.  You will be using the Heidi Swapp Minc Machine, tape, embossing powder and more to add this trendy look to your cards.  (32.00) Taught by Whitney Henne at our Tukwila store on Sunday, May 22nd from 12:00 - 2:00.  Call our store to save your spot!  206.901.9101

See you on Sunday!

We love how this die doesn't completely cut out on the sides so you can use it to slip stamped images or different colors of paper behind the die cut image.  The ends of the branch stays attached.  This is from Poppy Stamps latest release and is called Quiet Bird Sash.

Here you can see how you can slip a piece of paper behind the branch.  I simply stamped a flower stamp but you can also do an invitation or a solid piece of paper!

We hope that Poppy Stamps comes out with a few more like these in the future.  Stop by our retail store if you want to see this in person along with the complete release and other fun samples that we've done with the new collection of dies.

Looking for a Mother’s day gift? Whether you’re shopping for Mom or might be buying something special for yourself, we have some fun new products that are sure to please!

1. MISTI - This is the Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented.  The name for this product is perfect!

2. Gansai Tambi Starry Colors - 6 beautiful metallic watercolors

3. Marbling Kit - make your own marble paper with this easy-to-use kit!

4. Foil Washi Tape - we have a huge selection of washi tape but these are our favorites!

5. The Minc - foil your own projects with Heidi Swapp's laminator.

6. Flower Dies - Memory Box has a plush floral die series that are all made to work with felt!

7. Gold Scissors - we all need a pair of these!

8. Seriously Fine - perfect to use in a coloring book.

9. Sophisticated Letter Set - a great set to monogram cards or customize a letter to someone.

10. Peerless Watercolors - these rich colors don't compare to any other set!

Mother's Day is right around the corner -  Sunday, May 8th. Enjoy 30% off one item on Mother's Day. If ordering online, the code is "mothersday".

Come and explore how to incorporate Ranger Distress products with stamps and dies this weekend with Ashley Marcu! You will combine fun, cute and trendy stamps from Mama Elephant, Lawn Fawn and Avery Elle with a variety of Distress products! You will also practice ink blending, making quick backgrounds with stain and more! ($32.00) *please bring scissors and adhesive10:00-12:00 Sat. May 7 Tukwila 2:00-4:00 Sat. May 7 University Village.  Call each location to reserve your spot!  Tukwila 206.901.9101 - UV 206.526.5818

Cool, trendy designs from Pinkfresh Studio create the perfect cards for any occasion.  Combine them with happy colors and Jean’s favorite dies, inks and papers for a refreshing new look on 6 special cards that are sure to impress.  Please bring a waterbrush and a small paper trimmer. Class is from 1:30-3:30 - Sat, May 7 at our Tukwila store.  Call to reserve your spot 206.901.9101