Video Tutorial - Using Your 3/16th Inch Corner Punch

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Do you have questions on your 3/16" Corner Punch? Is it working the way you had hoped? If you're having trouble achieving the results you want, watch this helpful training video!  I hope these tips and tricks will help you better utilize your 3/16" Corner Punch!


Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can glue punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect.  

Using the 3/16th Inch Corner Punch will add a lovely finishing touch to your card projects and scrapbook pages.

 3/16th Inch Corner Punch
Item 119871
Price $6.95

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Katie Burke

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2011 Goals - Share More/Spend Less: Share More Monday - Frugal Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

This week's Monday Share is
Frugal Homemade Dishwasher Detergent!

Ingredients Needed

1 cup Borax

1 cup Washing Soda
20 packs of lemonaid Kool-Aid
1/2 cup kosher salt
Knee-high panty hose
Rice

Instructions

Fill a container (with tight-fitting lid) with all ingredients. 

Add 1 cup of Borax:

Add 1 cup of Washing Soda

Add 20 packets of Lemonaid Kool-Aid

Add 1/2 Cup of Kosher Salt

Close lid and shake to mix all ingredients well. 

Fill the "toe" of a knee-high pantyhose with

a handful of rice and tie tightly.

Add this to the mixture to prevent clumping.

Now you are ready to wash your dishes!

Use 1 tablespoon per load by adding to detergent

reservoir on your dishwasher.

Fill rinse agent dispenser with white vinegar

to prevent spots.

Simple, easy, frugal, and no harmful chemicals!!

For more frugal homemade cleaning recipes, visit HERE and HERE!

Come back next Monday to learn about amazing nontoxic

cleaning for surfaces using just tiny drops of solution

and plain water.  A little goes a LONG way with

incredible cleaning power and NO CHEMICALS!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Katie Burke

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2011 Goals - Share More/Spend Less: Share More Monday - Frugal Homemade Fabric Softener

In an effort to focus on spending less as 1 of my goals for 2011,
I began researching homemade laundry detergent online.
I was able to come up with a recipe that works wonderfully for me
and I shared it last Monday HERE. 

This week's Monday Share is
Frugal Homemade Fabric Softener!
I am sharing my recipe with you today in an
effort to show you how to remove dangerous chemicals
and toxins from your clothing (it touches you all day folks!)
and also to save money by going back to basics. 
Here is ALL that you need:

Ingredients:

Vinegar

Aluminum Foil

Lingerie Bag

Water (optional)

Directions:

STEP 1 - Fabric Softener in the Washer:

Take your vinegar and (instead of store-bought fabric softener)

pour it into your fabric softener dispenser or "Downy ball".  

Do your laundry as normal! 

NOTE:  I do not like the smell of vinegar at all, so I have been cutting

the vinegar 50/50 with 1 part vinegar and 1 part water and using it

instead of the plain vinegar.  It works just as well as

full strength without the smell during the wash cycle. 

Vinegar also doubles as a natural deodorizer.... and it is CHEAP!!

If you have a house full of sweaty "man stink" clothes during

the heat of a Georgia summer, vinegar is the perfect solution to

skunky socks and smelly shirts... TRUST ME - It works!! 

STEP 2 - Aluminum Foil in the Dryer:

Yep, you read that right!  Aluminum foil!

Simply take a few pieces of aluminum foil and wad them up. 

I cut each of mine to about the length of a cookie sheet.

Take your aluminum foil "balls" and put them into a zippered lingerie bag.

Toss it in the dryer with your clothes and forget about it!

That's it... and it WORKS!!

Now how much simpler could fabric softening be?? 

No fuss.  No muss.  No static!

Check Back Next Monday for

Homemade Frugal Dishwasher Detergent!

I will be doing a post on dishwasher detergent

next Monday, so be sure to check back! 

You will LOVE how simple it is

and it costs LITERALLY pennies per load! 

I hope you have enjoyed learning about homemade fabric softener!

Comments make me smile!
I would love to hear your thoughts! 
Leave me a Comment below!
Have a Blessed Day!!

Katie Burke

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Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia

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Creative Idea - Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric Pincushion - Free Tutorial!

Supplies

Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric, cut into 6" square

Sweet Stitches Big Designer Buttons

Hot glue gun

Straight pins

Small wide-mouth canning jar and ring

Cardboard

Polyester fiberfill stuffing

Instructions

Trace the lid of the jar on the cardboard; cut out.

Place the stuffing on the cardboard and cover with the fabric.

Hot glue the edges to the underside of the cardboard.

Place the pincushion inside the canning ring.

Fill jar with buttons and place the lid on the jar.

What a SIMPLE and pretty project!
Fun project for even the most inexperienced crafter!
Great gift idea!

The Sweet Stitches Fabric and Buttons are part of
the Occasions Mini that ENDS 04/30/2011!
Click HERE to view the other Occasions Mini items
and order today before it is too late! 

Have a Blessed Day!!

Katie Burke

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Creative Idea - My Digital Studio FREE Sale-A-Bration Video Tutorial

Join Stampin' Up!'s Sara Douglass as she demonstrates a quick and impactful scrapbook page with My Digital Studio. See how easy it is to add traditional embellishments to a digitally-made page and how you can earn many of the products she demonstrates for FREE during Sale-A-Bration!

FREE Digital Content CD

Item 123681

CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW!

Choose this CD filled with digital images of all the stamps (English-only), Designer Series Paper, Quick Accents, ribbon, buttons, and Décor Elements® image in the Sale-A-Bration brochure as your free product choice.

Don't have My Digital Studio?  You may purchase by clicking HERE (and you instantly earn the FREE CD!!!); however, you don't have to have My Digital Studio software to use the downloads available.  Downloads can be used in any program that supports a .jpg and .png files/layers.  That's right - that includes Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, as well as many others!!

CAN'T SEE THE VIDEO?  CLICK HERE!

Katie Burke

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Creative Idea - Sweet Summer Sale-A-Bration Project Video Tutorial!

Join Carrie Cudney as she shares a colorful watercolor project using the new Sweet Summer stamp set. Watch this simple, handmade card come to life and learn how you can earn the Sweet Summer set for FREE during Sale-A-Bration event!

Sweet Summer Stamp Set FREE with $50 order!
Wood Mount - Item 121849

Clear Mount - Item 123214

CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW!

CAN'T SEE THE VIDEO?  CLICK HERE!

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Creative Idea - Treat Cup Card - FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL!

Invitations with a twist and treat! Join Stampin' Up!'s Brian Pilling as he shows how to make a treat cup birthday invitation. 

To order products used in this project, please visit my ONLINE STORE!
 







Katie Burke

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Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia

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Creative Idea - Be My Valentine Box

Fill this adorable Valentine’s box with love! (But don’t forget the chocolate.) Make 1 for your true Valentine or 20 for your child’s class—the Big Shot makes it easy!

CLICK HERE FOR PROJECT DETAILS!

Don't forget about the 4 great reasons to order today! 

Reason #4 expires at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

Click Here for Details

Katie Burke

Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator

Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia

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Email me today to schedule your Catalog, Online, or In-Home Sale-A-Bration Workshop(s)!

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Video Tutorial - My Digital Studio Hybrid Project

Learn how to create a hybrid project using My Digital Studio by watching Holly Linford from the Stampin' Up!® home office!  You can also learn more by visiting www.mydigitalstudio.net! 

Don't have a copy of My Digital Studio yet??

You can purchase your copy by clicking below:

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWEB/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=118108&dbwsdemoid=2040547

Use the same great artwork, colors, and accessory images found in the current Stampin' Up!® product line to create personalized digital projects. The options are endless: create photo albums, calendars, greeting cards, home decor, etc., etc., using My Digital Studio. Once you've created your personalized gift or heirloom, have it printed in our high-quality print facility and delivered to your door or print it at home.

Have a Blessed Day!

Katie Burke

Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator

Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia

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Video Tutorial - All About Stamps!!

Take a look at this great video that details the difference between Stampin' Up!® wood mount and clear mount stamps!  Learn how to mount and use both choices and see some pretty projects completed using the stamps. 



You can order 24/7 by clicking HERE! 

Have a Blessed Day!! 

Katie Burke

Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator

Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia

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Tuesday Techniques - Scratch and Sniff Technique FREE Tutorial

Directions:

 
Mix 1 part sugar-free drink mix to 1-1/2 parts Clear Stampin' Emboss powder.


Stamp your bold image on card stock with a color that coordinates with your embossing powder mix.

Using a Stamp-a-ma-jig, stamp your image a second time in VersaMark ink.  Pour embossing powder mix over image and heat emboss.

Tips:If you only want to emboss a portion of your image, use a VersaMarker to ink the desired section of your stamp for step 3.  You can use Craft ink for step 2 and skip step 3.  Your drink mix should be sugar-free because heated sugar crisps and browns.

Katie Burke
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Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia


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Tuesday Techniques - Faux Metal Technique FREE Tutorial

Directions:


Cut card stock to desired size and stamp a VersaMark pad over the entire piece. Sprinkle Gold or Silver Stampin' Emboss powder over card stock piece.


Heat powder using heat tool. Sprinkle on additional powder while the image is still hot, and reheat. Repeat at least three times.


To create image, ink your stamp with VersaMark ink (to avoid sticking) and press into warm layers of embossing powder.

Tip:   Have your inked stamp ready to use immediately after the last time you heat the powder. If you wait too long, the embossing will harden to the point that you won't be able to create an impression with your stamp (if this does happen, simply reheat the card stock piece).

Katie Burke
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Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia

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Tuesday Techniques - Cracked Glass FREE Tutorial

Directions:

 
Stamp your image and cut card stock to desired size.  Apply VersaMark ink to entire piece of card stock using a brayer or direct-to-paper technique.


Sprinkle Glassy Glaze Enamel Stampin' Emboss powder over entire piece of card stock. Tap off excess powder, and melt remaining powder using heat tool. If you're creating a small accent piece, use the tweezers to hold your card stock.  For small images, sprinkle on additional powder while the image is still hot. For larger images, allow card stock to cool and apply more VersaMark ink before sprinkling more powder over the image. Repeat up to four times.  Put your card stock in the freezer for a minute or two to ensure the glaze has cooled completely.


Remove card stock from freezer, and bend back and forth until the enameled layer cracks. Continue bending different portions of the card stock until you've achieved the look you desire.

 
(Optional): To emphasize cracked look, sponge ink into the cracks in your enamel using a sponge dauber.









Katie Burke
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Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia
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Tuesday Techniques - Using Stampin' Write Markers

Technique A: Multiple Colors

1. Use a marker to apply ink only to the desired parts of the image.
2. Add other colors if desired.
3. Breathe on the inked image to remoisten the ink with your breath before stamping onto paper.

Technique B: Omitting

1. To omit a certain part of a stamp image, use a marker to apply ink only to the desired parts of the image.
2. Breathe on the inked image to remoisten the ink with your breath before stamping onto paper.

Pull out your markers and ink up your stamps! This is a fun and SUPER EASY technique!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a blessed day! 

Katie Burke
Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator
West Central Georgia

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Tuesday Techniques - Using Heat and Stick Powder with Dazzling Diamonds

Want to dazzle your friends with a beautiful sparkling project?  Try Stampin' Up!® Heat and Stick Powder with Dazzling Diamonds! 

1. Stamp image with VersaMark^® or Craft Stampin' Pad. 
2. Apply Heat and Stick Powder to the inked image. 
3. Shake off excess powder onto the Powder Pal and funnel it back into its container. 
4. Heat image with the heat tool just until powder turns to liquid.  Do not overheat. 
5. Pour Dazzling Diamonds onto the inked image, making sure that the image is coated completely. 
6. Shake off excess glitter as described in step 3. 
7. Heat again briefly to set.   

Quick, easy, and beautiful!  Check out these great products! 



Item 102197 - Powder Pals:  The Powder Pals set was specifically designed to make returning embossing powder and glitter back to their containers neat and easy. The built-in funnel gives you greater control of embossing powders and glitter. You’ll wonder how you ever got along without it! Set includes 2 trays and a brush.

• Large tray size, 10" x 14" x 1"; small tray size 6" x 8" x 1"; both sizes have a 1/2" funnel opening
• Perfect for embossing powder and glitter
• Comes with a brush for cleanup

Item 100625 - Heat and Stick Powder:  Most people try to use glue to add glitter to a project, but it’s difficult to get a nice, even look. The Heat and Stick Powder fixes that problem perfectly. Heats to a sticky surface to hold glitter evenly.



Item 102023 - Dazzling Diamonds Glitter:  Glitter adds a touch of sparkle to your stamped images. It’s easy to use with our Heat and Stick powder, or simply put a dab of Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive wherever you want a little shine. For a shimmery monogram, sprinkle some glitter on a Sticky Cuts letter. You’ll love these gorgeous glitters! 

• Ultrafine polyester glitter.
• Dazzling Diamonds: 1/2 oz.
• Use with Heat and Stick powder, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, or Sticky Cuts Letters

Item 100005 - Heat Tool:  This high-quality heat tool makes embossing quick and easy. You can also use this handy tool to heat set pigment inks on glass and cloth. Stampin’ Up!’s heat tool is one of the best on the market today. 

• Melts Stampin’ Emboss and Heat and Stick powder
• Heat-sets pigment inks
• Safe, quick, quiet, and convenient
• U/L approved
• 1-year manufacturer’s warranty on workmanship and defects
• 360 watts, heats up to 572º Fahrenheit (300º Celsius)

Item 103083 - Embossing Buddy:  If you are going to do any embossing, you’ll love this tool. It helps keep unwanted flecks of embossing powder or glitter from sticking to the paper. Or, rub the Embossing Buddy over the surface of a bold image stamp to help it accept ink evenly.
 

• Approximately 3" x 1-1/2" anti-static fabric pouch
• Works great on all kinds of paper and other surfaces 

I hope you take the opportunity to add some DAZZLE to your next project!  You will LOVE IT!! 

The products listed above, as well as the full Stampin' Up! product line, can be purchased at my WEBSITE 24/7. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a blessed day! 







Katie Burke
Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator
West Central Georgia

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