Serena, A Digital Stamp Image

Serena, A Digital Stamp Image

When I look at this young girl image on my card, I think of Stevie Wonder’s song, “Isn’t She Lovely”.  She is Serena, a digital stamp image that I purchased from The Paper Shelter.  She has her hand over her heart as she peeks with one eye from under her gorgeous hat with a lovely pink flower!

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Romans 12:2

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will."

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Heated Pearls Technique Using Pearl Ex Pigments

Remember when the Heated Pearls Technique Using Pearl Ex Pigments was the trend?  I remember the first time I used the technique.  I was temporarily living in the Washington, D.C. area working on a contract for the Federal Government.  I was thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and was experimenting with techniques.  A demonstrator asked me to help her prepare cards that showcased various techniques for a card swap she was hosting.  I agreed to help and was asked to use the Heated Pearls Technique.  I enjoyed the technique but it can be messy; therefore, I rarely used it.

However, an opportunity to use the technique presented itself when I was serving as a “Dirty Girl” on Splitcoaststampers.  The “Dirty Dozen” theme for the month of April was titled “Perfect Blend”.  When the challenge was posted, I immediately thought of the Heated Pearls Technique using Pearl Ex Pigments.  Therefore, I used the technique in response to the “Perfect Blend” challenge.  This is the card I submitted but could not post it until now.

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1 John 3:21-24

“Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him.  And this is his command:  to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.  Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them.  And this is how we know that he lives in us:  We know it by the Spirit he gave us.”

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Blended Glass Bead Gel and Ink

Hello and thanks for stopping by Guneaux Designs.  Today, I have a card for you that features stenciling, blending glass bead gel and ink, and sponging. The glass bead gel gives a raised effect on the card with tiny glass beads that sparkle.  Hopefully, you can see the sparkle.

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WORD FOR THE DAY

John 20:27-29 (Jesus Appears to Thomas After His Resurrection)

"Then he said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here; see my hands.  Reach out your hand and put it into my side.  Stop doubting and believe.'  Thomas said to him, 'My Lord and my God!'  Then Jesus told him, 'Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.' "

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Heartfelt Creations Camelia Carnation Collection

Welcome, all!  I am sharing another card I made while serving as a “Dirty Girl” for Splitcoaststampers.  I made the card in May, and it is a Mother’s Day card.  I made it with the Heartfelt Creations Camelia Carnation Collection (HFC).  I saw a card on the HFC site and decided to case it, with a few exceptions.  This card is the result.

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The Word for the Day

COLOSSIANS 2:6

“SO THEN, JUST AS YOU RECEIVED CHRIST JESUS AS LORD, CONTINUE TO LIVE YOUR LIVES IN HIM.”

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Birthday Card Made With Penny Black Dainty Whispers

Hello, and thanks for stopping by Guneaux Designs!  It has been a long time since I last posted to my blog as I have been posting to my website, Stamping With Guneaux Designs.  Today, I decided to post to my blog to determine which site gets more viewers.  To that end, I am sharing a Birthday Card Made With Penny Black Dainty Whispers stamp.

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Word of the Day

James 1:2-4

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."  

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POWER POPPY APPLES IN SEASON DIGITAL STAMP

Welcome to Guneaux Designs!  Thanks for stopping in to see the latest project that I created with the Power Poppy Apples In Season Digital Stamp.  (Because the image is digital, I will not show it in my post – copyrighted.)  On Splitcoaststampers today, the Clean and Simple Challenge was to create a “fruity” card to celebrate National Pina Colada Day. This is my submission to the challenge.

I colored with Copic Sketch Markers the Power Poppy Apples In Season Digital Stamp image.  After coloring the image, I laid over it an Impression Obsession Rectangle 6-in-1 Frames die to cut the image into frames.  The die used is a single one that cuts the frames simultaneously.  After cutting the frames, I started gluing them to the card base. I added glue to the fourth frame and covered it with clear crystals. Hopefully, that can be seen in the photo.

I used a CottageCut Expressions die, Sweet Phrase, to create the sentiment that I offset with red cardstock.  I also covered that with glue and crystals.  My last addition to the card is the three pink crystal drops.

Thanks for stopping in to see my Power Poppy Apples In Season Digital Stamp card! Hope to see you back soon!

  

 God’s Blessings!
Stamping With Guneaux Designs By Beverly Polen
Firm Reliance on Divine Providence!

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2 Timothy 3:1-5

“Mark this:  There will be terrible times in the last days.  People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lover of pleasure rather than lovers of God – having a form of godliness but denying its power.  Have nothing to do with them.”

AUGUST AND STAMPIN' UP!

You wouldn't want to miss out on special Stampin' Up! events in August, right?  Well, August is a big month for Stampin' Up! crafters!  Let me share why!

August 1 - MDS2:  Today, the new upgraded Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio (MDS2) becomes available! AND, you can try it out on a 30-day trial!!  It can't be any better!

August 1 - Holiday Catalog:  Today is the debut of the new Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  Wow, so many wonderful items will be found in this catalog, which is a larger catalog than any previous holiday catalogs.  What is your favorite item in this catalog?



 

(click on picture to see the catalog contents)

August 1 - 31 - 31% Discount:  Beginning today through August 31, you can save 31% on 31 digital content items for the MDS2!  Yes, that's right, 31% off on 31 digital content items!!  Wow, what more could you want?

August 1 - 31 - Spooktacular Offer:  During August, there are only treats - no tricks - for new Stampin' Up! Demonstrators (i.e., those signing up during August)! New demonstrators will get a FREE Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray project kit - a $60 value when they sign up.  Remember, it's only $99 to sign up under Guneaux Designs (scroll to the mid-section of the page) and create your own Starter Kit, choosing up to $125 in any current Stampin' Up! products!

Whee, have I forgotten anything?  If I remember other items, you are guaranteed that I'll let you know!


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God's Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs

International Bazaar DSP, Window Frames Framelits, & Friendship Preserves

I have for you today another sneak peek of a product in the upcoming 2012 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  Yesterday I shared with you the upcoming Window Frames Collection Framelits.  Today I'm sharing a sentiment stamp image (see below) and the card I made using the framelits.  The beautiful Designer Series Paper, International Bazaar (126920), is from the new Annual Catalog that was released in June.

The sentiment, Thanks a Bunch, is the sneak peek!  It is in the upcoming catalog and is part of a four-stamp stamp set, Friendship Preserves.  The stamp set matches the Window Frames Framelits!  You can get these two items as a bundle, which means you'll save 15% on the cost of buying them individually.  This is a new feature from Stampin' Up! in the Holiday Catalog.  Isn't that great!!

This picture is a closeup of the sentiment.

Enjoy! 

God's Blessings!

 Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen



How to get More Than One Design from the Framelits Dies - Window Frames Collection

The upcoming Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is chocked full of wonderful crafting supplies and ideas that I'm sure you'll love.  There are four new sets of Framelits Dies in the catalog (woohoo!).  Today I'm providing a sneak peek at one set, the Window Frames Collection.

What is so great about this set of framelits is that you can get two different designs from it.  It's like getting two sets of framelits in one!!  Here's a look at another design.

Now how cool is that???? 

 God's Blessings!

Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Comfort Cafe DSP, Betsy's Blossoms, and Diamond Fold Card

I hope you had a nice 4th of July celebrating the birth of our country.  Did you seize the opportunity to make something crafty to display during your festivities? 

So it's time to get back to work (ugh!).  Today I am sharing a diamond fold card with you.  I really like the way it turned out, and I hope you like it.  

  
Don't you just love the Stampin' Up! Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper (DSP) (126898)?  This card features the DSP as well as the Betsy's Blossoms Stamp Set (126006), Kindness Matters Stamp Set (122902), and Bitty Banners Framelits. 

I am very appreciative of your comments!!

God's Blessings!

Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Stampin' Up! Petal Cone - Happy July 4th!

Do you have plans to celebrate today with family and friends?  How do you plan on decorating the table that will hold all of the yummy food?  I have an idea for you, but you'll need to get started creating it early in the day so you'll have your table decorated prior to food being served.  Making several of these would further enhance your table.

This table decoration features the Stampin' Up! Petal Cone Bigz L Die.  I love his die and use it often. 

  

(Click on the pictures to enlarge)

SUPPLIES:

Paper: Real Red Cardstock (102482), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Night of Navy Cardstock (100867), Silver Glimmer Paper (124005), and Red Glimmer Paper (121790) 

Accessories:  Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Petal Cone Bigz L Die (121810), Retired Stars #2 Original Die, Full Heart Punch (119883), Strips Embossing Folder (123128), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772), Adhesive of your choice, and Fourth of July decorations from a local craft store



To make this table decoration, follow these steps:

• Cut 3 petal cones using the Petal Cone Die - 1 Whisper White, 1 Real Read, and 1 Night of Navy
• Emboss each cone with the Strips Embossing Folder
• Spritz each with the Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz
• Fold along each score line
• Adhere the Real Red cone to the Whisper White cone, lining up the embossed strips
• Adhere the Whisper White cone to the Night of Navy cone, lining up the embossed strips
• Lay the adhered pieces face down (at this point you have not adhered the Night of Navy flap yet)
• Adhere your craft store decorations about 1" down from the top portion of the Whisper White cone (you will need to cut a small half circle from the top of each cone so that when you close and adhere the final pieces together, the decorations fit nicely into the top)
• Place adhesive on the flap of the Night of Navy cone and adhere it to the Real Red cone, folding under the flaps of each cone
• Adhere the folded flaps to each other
• Set the adhered cones down on Real Red Cardstock and trace around it
• Cut out the traced piece of Real Red Cardstock and adhere it to the bottom of the cones (this provides a bottom cover to hide the flaps)
• Using the Stars #2 Die (or a star punch), cut out stars from the Red Glimmer and Silver Glimmer paper and Night of Navy Cardstock
• Adhere the stars onto the final adhered cone where desired.
• Decide on your sentiment and place it onto Whisper White Cardstock
• Using the Full Heart Punch, punch out the sentiment from the Whisper White Cardstock, as well as a heart from the Read Glimmer Paper and Night of Navy Cardstock
• Layer the hearts as shown in the pictures and adhere them to the cone
• Enjoy

Got questions, click on the "Ask Questions" button on the header and sent them to me!

God's Blessings!

Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Stampin' Up! Designer Rosette Bigz XL Die

What a special week this is, and it has been since July 4, 1776 when the U.S. declared its independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.  Do you have special plans for celebrating the 4th?  I plan to spend the early evening at an outdoor concert and afterwards watch beautiful fireworks.

It can get quite hot here in Florida, so I decided to make a hand fan to use while at the concert.  Of course it has to be patriotic.  I think it is so cute, and it is actually quite sturdy.

The steps I followed to make the hand fan are:

• Cut an 11" x 5-1/4" piece of Real Red, Whisper White, and Night of Navy Cardstock
• Place each piece onto the Stampin' Up! Designer Rosette Big XL Die (125594) and run through the Big Shot (113439)
• Cut off the pointed ends of each rossette
• Fold each piece into accordian folds
• Glue the three pieces together
• Add glue to the ends of the rosettes and dip them into Silver Glass Glitter (120995) - let it dry

• Insert a piece of twine into the half-circles along the bottom of the rosettes and tie them together tightly (this will cause the pieces to spread into a fan)
• Cut an 11" x 1-1/2" piece of Real Red Cardstock
• Score this piece at the 1/2" and 1" marks
• Fold along the two score lines and glue the piece together to form a band for the outer sides of the fan
• Glue the band onto the outer edges of the fan, leaving the very bottom unglued
• Use a glue gun to apply hot wax at the very bottom of the fan to further reinforce and stabilize it

• Decorate as desired  

God's Blessings!

 Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Card Featuring Guneaux Designs' Polished Sliced Rock Technique

Last week I posted a video featuring another version of my new technique called Sliced Rock.  The version in that video is called "Polished Sliced Rock Technique".  The video is posted HERE for you to refer to for the supplies used for the technique and the card below. 

I think this card is beautiful!  Additionally, the card's fold is different from any I've seen.  Note the ribbon that ties the card shut.  The ribbon is the new Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, and it is great to work with!

This is a closeup of the card's element that I created with my new technique.

This is the first portion of the card's inside:

This is the second portion of the card's inside:

So....are you interested in learning how to make this card?  Convey your interest in the comments section, and I'll post complete details.

God's Blessings!

Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Polished Sliced Rock Technique

Happy Monday!  I hope you had a good Father's Day weekend!  Today I am sharing my second version of my Sliced Rock Technique.  This version is called "Polished Sliced Rock".  Here is an example of a flower that is colored by using the technique:

The card created with the above example will be in tomorrow's post.  Below is a video that instructs you on how to create artwork using the Polished Sliced Rock Technique.

The next upcoming video about this technique is for the Feathered and Polished Sliced Rock version.  Don't forget to come back for that!

God's Blessings!

Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen