Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Snail Adhesive

Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool is the Snail Adhesive. Small in statue but big in hold, the Snail Adhesive is another must have for your paper craft tool chest! Acid Free, you get continuously double-sided permanent adhesive in a cute Stampin' Up Dispenser which totally refillable.

Features & Benefits

• Simple, Neat, Affordable, In-Line


• 472" of double-sided adhesive


• Applies a controlled amount of adhesive directly to your project, so your hands and work area never get sticky


• Great for cards, scrapbooks, or other art projects


• Keeps fingers and art pieces free from messy glue


• Refill cartridges sold separately


• Permanent; creates a strong bond

FYI

To use SNAIL Adhesive, place the cartridge where you want the adhesive to begin. Roll it slowly (like a snail) along your artwork; when done, lift sideways using a quick check mark motion.

If you would like to order the Stampin' Up Snail Adhesive,click here. 

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Scissors

Craft And Rubber Scissors

Paper Snips

Craft And Paper Scissors

Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tools are the Stampin' Up Scissors. You may say "scissors are scissors", but not all scissors are created alike. Stampin' Up Scissors are divided into three categories: Craft and Rubber Scissors, Paper Snips, and Craft and Paper Scissors. Let's explore each one.

Craft and Rubber Scissors:

• Cuts twine, thread, rubber, wire, and other hard objects.
• Tips are magnetize which helps pick up smaller objects like brads
• Great for cutting the ties on children's toys or cutting the tags out of clothing.

Paper Snips:

• Used for cutting out intricate shapes that have lines and corners.
• Can reach in the smallest of areas.
• Excellent for cutting ribbon.

Craft and Paper Scissors:

• Designed for multi-purpose cutting.
• Makes clean and crisp cutting on paper, ribbon, and cardstock.
• 3 3/4" blade length with an ergonomic handle.

As you can see, each pair of scissors has many benefits and uses. I have all three and they are well loved!

If you would like to purchase any of the Stampin' Up Scissors, click here. 

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Embossing Buddy

Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool is the Embossing Buddy. Everyone who is into paper crafting should have one. Okay, I have two:) With the embossing buddy, you can apply glitter or embossing powder to your project neatly only to the areas that you want. No more unwanted flecks of glitter or powder sticking everywhere.

Features & Benefits

• Removes static that causes unwanted flecks of embossing powder to stick to your work


• Approximately 3" x 1-1/2" antistatic fabric pouch


• 1 oz.


• Works great on all kinds of paper and other surfaces

FYI

Rub the Embossing Buddy gently over surface you will emboss.

Rub a little on your hands before you start to remove any moisture that might be transferred to your project.

Rub the Embossing Buddy over the surface of a bold-image stamp to help it accept ink evenly.

If you would like to purchase the embossing buddy, click here. 

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Stack and Store Caddy (Get It On Wednesday For $27.96!)

Good Evening Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool is the Stampin' Up Stack and Store Caddy. Designed exclusively for Stampin' Store Containers, the Stack and Store is housed on a turntable which holds 24 containers. Each one can be removed easily with one hand! This is a must for your stamping/papercrafting area. Plus,you can purchase this tomorrow for $27.96 during the last day of the Stampin' Up Online Extravaganza!

Features & Benefits

• Stores buttons, brads, and anything packaged in the Stack & Store containers
• Stores 24 large containers or 48 small containers
• Made of strong durable plastic
• Die-cast aluminum handle for ease in turning
• Takes little space: approximately 6" in diameter and 12" tall
• Swivel base allows unit to turn 360 degrees

If you would like to purchase the Stampin' Up Stack and Store Caddy, click here. 

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Simply Scored Diagonal Plate

         

Good Afternoon Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool is a product that works with the Stampin' Up Simply Scored scoring board. The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (#125586) is perfect for creating handcrafted envelopes, boxes and so much more! It sits securely on the Simply Scored and it includes instructions on how to create 3 envelope designs.Very affordable at the retail price of $11.95, the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate is a must have for your paper crafting tool chest!

Product Features

• Sits on top of the Simply Scored Base
• Held securely in place by rubber pads on the back of the plate
• Has etched grooves every 1/8"
• Can score any size card stock size up to 12" x 12"
• Includes instructions for creating common envelope sizes
• Coordinating products: Simply Scored (#122334), Simply Scored Place Markers (#125625), Simply Scored Stylus (#125624), and the Bone Folder (#102300)

If you would like to order the New Stampin' Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, click here. 

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Simply Scored Scoring Board

Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool is the Stampin' Up Simply Scored Scoring Board. With etched grooves every 1/8", and the ability to score card stock up to 12" x 12", the Simply Scored scoring tool helps you create perfectly measured score marks. It's great for creating multiple projects or projects with a variety of score marks! I have had other scoring boards in the past, but the added features of the Simply Scored make it extra special and a must have for your paper crafting tool chest! 

Features and Benefits 

• Comes with a high-quality stylus instead of a plastic bone folder.


• Stylus is ergonomically shaped and features a comfort grip.


• The high-quality metal tips on each end of the stylus--they come in two sizes--glide smoothly over your paper.


• Features a unique set of place markers that let you mark your score lines when creating multiple projects with the same score lines.


• Includes three place markers.


• Additional place markers can be purchased for flawless scoring.


• Includes a hidden storage compartment in the back of the base to hold your scoring tools.


• Accommodates card stock up to 12" x 12".


• Item 122334; $29.95


• Dimensions of scoring board: 15-1/8" x 13-1/4" x 1"

If you would like to purchase the Stampin' Up Simply Scored, click here! 

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - The New Stampin' Up Trimmer

Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool is the Stampin' Up Trimmer. I have one and I love it! So many new features of this tool make it the best one on the market. The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you are cutting. The handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin and end. And, with the specially-designed insertion point, the handles snap into the track easily without bending or bowing the track itself-which helps to keep the track straight and rigid. Remember how frustrating it was to try and cut regular- sized cards on the old paper trimmer? With the new trimmer, the base has been extended so you can make most of your common cuts and measurements without extending the ruler!

Features of the All-New Stampin' Trimmer

• An extra-wide 6-1/4" cutting base and an extended 14-1/2" ruler
  • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4" (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements. 
  • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
  • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts. 
  • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
  • The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16" and grid lines that mark each quarter inch. 
  • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off.
  • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
• A full 12" cutting and scoring track
  • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them. 
  • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12" (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles. 
  • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport. 
  • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
• Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
  • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
  • Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring. 
  • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting.
  • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
• Storage compartment under base
  • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards. 
  • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored.
• Product details: item 126889; $29.95

Watch this video to see the new Stampin' Up Trimmer in action!





If you would like to purchase the Stampin' Up Trimmer, click here.

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Mini Glue Dots

Good Evening Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool are the Stampin' Up Mini Glue Dots. Use them to adhere 3-D accents to your paper craft projects with no fumes, no mess, and no drying time. Super sticky, the Mini Glue Dots are 3/16" in diameter and come 300 to a box.

Features & Benefits

• Super-sticky, double-sided adhesive dots
• No fumes, no mess, no drying time required
• Bond instantly to a variety of materials: paper, fabric, wood, foam, plastic, and more
• Easy to use
• Photo safe
• 300 per roll
• Each dot measures approximately 3/16" in diameter
• Great for attaching embellishments

Quick Trick

The best way to place Glue Dots is to press your project against the Glue Dot dispenser—you don’t even need to touch the Glue Dots!

FYI

Size of dots may vary plus or minus 1/16".

Press the paper or object onto the dot, then pull it away; the dot will adhere to the object. Don’t try to pull the dot off the liner paper with your hands—it will stick to you and not the paper!

If you would like to order the Stampin' Up Mini Glue Dots,click here.

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Watercolor Pencils

Good Evening Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool are the Stampin' Up Watercolor Pencils. You can use them alone to color stamped images or use them with a blender pen, watercolor brushes or Aqua Painter for beautiful effects on your project. They come in 24 assorted colors and are packaged in a sturdy tin container. 

Features & Benefits

• Set of 24


• Richly pigmented colors


• Use dry as colored pencils


• Blend with dampened brush, Aqua Painter, or blender pen for watercolor effect


• Soft and blendable


• Sturdy tin storage container

If you’ve always wanted watercolor pencils but have been holding off, now is the time to get them. Stampin' Up's Watercolor Pencils are among the best on the market. It is so easy to get a professional watercolor look when you blend the colored images with an Aqua Painter or blender pen.

Quick Trick

After stamping a design, color the desired area with the pencils, then paint with water or a blender pen and watch the colors come to life! For more vibrant color and shading, color your artwork again while the paper is wet.

You can also make a palette on scratch paper by scribbling a section for each color. Pick up the color from the scratch paper with an Aqua Painter or blender pen.

For easy opening, squeeze the two back corners of the tin; the lid will pop open.

FYI

These pencils are made by a renowned manufacturer of high-quality art products. Because the pencils are precision engineered, the leads are centered in the wood barrel, making the pencils easier to sharpen without breaking the tip. This, in turn, will help the pencils last longer.

If you would like to order the Watercolor Pencils, click here. 

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Aqua Painters

Hi Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool are the Aqua Painters. They are very versatile for controlling watercoloring. With the Aqua Painters there is no need for a cup and water and no mess! To use these, fill the reservoir with water.

Features & Benefits

• 2 painters included per package: 12 mm and 15 mm brush sizes


• Portable and easy to use


• Reservoir holds 8 cc of liquid


• Great for use with Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, and Classic Stampin’ Pads

They work great with the Stampin' Up Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, inks, and other mediums to pull and blend colors. And cleaning the painter is simple—just pass a couple of strokes on scrap paper to remove color. You won’t need multiple pens for all your colors; one pen is all you need.

Quick Trick

• You can use the Aqua Painter to pull colors to blend and soften them.


• You can also use it to paint a line on Mulberry paper for easy tearing.

FYI

To use, carefully squeeze the barrel of the painter. If too much pressure is applied, liquid may come out too fast. For best results, empty the barrel and wipe moisture from the brush tip for storage.

You can place 8 cc of water or water-soluble liquid (with the consistency of water) in the refillable reservoir.

Do not place liquid acrylics or shellac-based ink in the reservoir.

To purchase the Aqua Painters, click here. 

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Wheels

Standard Wheel

Jumbo Wheel

Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tuesday's Tool are the Stampin' Around Wheels. Very versatile, you can use them to create your own Designer Series Paper. Plus, you can also create pretty backgrounds and paper to wrap gifts as well. The wheels come in two sizes, small and jumbo and you can easily locate each one using the Wheel Index located on page 208 of the Stampin' Up Annual Catalog.

Features & Benefits

• Dozens of exclusive Stampin’ Up! designs in regular and jumbo sizes


• Deeply etched rubber


• For use with Stampin’ Around system of handles and cartridges (sold separately)


• Create party bags, scrapbook page backgrounds, and gift wrap in seconds

Stampin’ Around wheels are the quickest way to cover a lot of area with colorful stamped images. Boxes, gift sacks, and other containers that start out flat are great items for wheeling. And scrapbook background pages have never been so easy or so wonderfully color- and image-coordinated.

If you would like to purchase a Stampin' Around Wheel,click here.

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Punches

Good Morning Everyone! Time for another Tuesday Tool! Today I am featuring the Stampin' Up Punches. With the punches you can create and add embellishments to your cards, scrapbooks, and paper crafting projects. You can also glue punches shaped directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect.

Features & Benefits

• Quickly add interest to scrapbook pages and cards 
• Punch design offers Compact, sleek body design that’s easy to stack and store
•  Wider lever action punch that makes it even easier to use than classic level punches
•  Greater cutting precision and better punching leverage than lever punches
•  Easy storage—locks shut, can stand on end or lay flat
•  Available in a variety of exclusive designs Images in catalog are approximate size

Handheld Punch

•  Traditional hole punch
•  Available in 1/16" Circle

Standard Punches

•  Include border and corner punches
•  For best results, place punch on table and press firmly straight down

Double Punch

•  Punches and scores in one punch
•  Because of the punch functionality, you cannot see the paper through the punch opening; stamp sets that coordinate with this punch were not designed to be stamped and then punched
•  If you want deeper score marks, press the punch firmly

Builder Punches

•  Multiple coordinating images on one punch
•  Images can be used together or separately

Punch Packs

•  3 small punches in one pack
•  Available in two packs

FYI

Sharpen Punches by punching through foil.

Smooth punches by punching through waxed paper.

Punches are not meant to cut multiple sheets of paper at once. Cut only one sheet of paper at a time.

These punches are not designed to hold in your hand (with the exception of the 1/16" Circle Punch). You’ll get best results if you place the punch on a table and press straight down, applying pressure firmly.

If you would like to purchase any of the Stampin' Up Punches, click here.

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack

Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool is one of my new favorites in my paper crafting tool chest. It is the Stampin' Up Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack. Now getting pierced accents on all of my projects has become very easy. You get three different templates which also coordinate with the Stampin' Up Punches  and Edgelit and Framelit dies. Use them to design with or customize your patterns with the grid.


Features & Benefits

• 6" x 6" paper-piercing templates
• Includes 3 unique templates with a variety of designs
• Grid for creating your own designs
• Designs coordinate with punches, Edgelits Dies, and Framelits Dies
• Use with the Stampin' Pierce Mat and Paper-Piercing Tool
• Portable and compact 

If you would like to purchase the Stampin' Up Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, click here.

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up 2-Way Glue Pen

Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool is the Stampin' Up 2-Way Glue Pen. Small and portable, the 2-Way Glue Pen is excellent for adhering Glitter and paper. When applying it to a project, the adhesive is temporary when allowed to dry before adhering or permanent when adhered promptly.

Features & Benefits

•  Permanent or temporary bond
•  Dries quickly Great for adhering glitter
•  Blue when wet; clear when dry 
• 10 grams
•  Chisel tip 
• Washes off skin with soap and water 
• Acid free

Quick Trick

Need a temporary bond for a stencil or mask? Or do you need a permanent bond for a card or page? Look no further than the 2-Way Glue Pen.

1. Wet bond (permanent bond): While the glue is still blue and wet, immediately make the bond. Use a wet bond when you apply glitter.

2. Dry bond (temporary): Apply glue lightly and wait for the adhesive to dry (it will become clear). Use this method when masking or positioning stencils. When you are finished, you can remove the bond easily.

FYI

To start the 2-Way Glue Pen, push the tip in a few times and allow the glue to saturate the tip (the tip will turn blue). Always replace the cap after use.

If you would like to purchase the 2-Way Glue Pen, click here. 

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Stampin' Mist

Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool is the Stampin' Up Stampin' Mist. This lightly scented spray cleans and conditions your rubber stamps. It comes in a 2 ounce bottle, but 8 ounce refill bottles are available as well. For the best results, clean your stamps immediately after each use.

Features & Benefits

•  Cleans all types of ink from rubber 
•  Conditions rubber stamps
•  Comes in non-aerosol spray bottle 
•  2 oz. of Stampin’ Mist
•  8 oz. refill available

FYI

Spray directly on Stampin’ Scrub.

For best results, clean stamp immediately after use.

Dark ink may stain rubber.

Stampin’ Mist cleans stamps but will not remove stains.

For best results in cleaning StazOn ink from stamps, use StazOn cleaner.

If you would like to purchase the Stampin' Up Stampin' Mist, click here. 


Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Sponge Daubers

Good Evening Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool are the Stampin' Up Sponge Daubers. Use them to add color from any of the Classic Stampin' Ink pads. Simply daub on stamps or use them directly on any of your paper crafting projects. You get 12 daubers in a package which easily fit on your fingers.

Sponge Daubers

• Use to color line art with pastels


• Sponge the edges of card stock


• Color white or cream ribbon to match your project, color Pretties Kit Flowers with ink or pastels, or stamp a design

Tips

Use a separate sponge dauber for each color of ink and/or pastels.

Wash after each use, either by hand or machine ( use a mesh bag to hold them).

Label your daubers with address or marker labels.

If you would like to purchase the Stampin' Up Sponge Daubers, click here.

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stampin' Up Sanding Blocks

Good Evening Everyone! Hurricane Isaac has now made landfall near New Orleans and continues to come my way. I have made the final preparations for wind and rain expected on tomorrow. As I stated yesterday, please continue to keep everyone along the Gulf Coast in your thoughts and prayers. I will try to update my blog a few more days this week if I can. Today's Tuesday Tool is the Stampin' Up Sanding Blocks. They come in a package of two and they have a multi-purpose use. I keep several packages on hand at all times!

Sanding Blocks are great to:

• Distress paper surfaces and edges
• Sand Chipboard edges
• Take the film off of stamps so that they ink well
• Sand rough edges when card stock is punched
• Sand rough edges when card stock did not cut clean in a paper trimmer

Try This:

Use the embossing texture plates to create an embossed image on Designer Series Paper. Then use a sanding block on the raised design and it will take the color off the top revealing the white middle of the DSP. This really makes the design of the texture POP!

If you would like to purchase the Stampin' Up Sanding Blocks, click here! 

Happy Stamping!

Tuesday Tool - Stamp-a-ma-jig

Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tuesday Tool is the Stampin' Up Stamp-A-Ma-Jig.  Use it to get the perfect alignment with your stamps every time. The Stamp-A-Ma-Jig has a nonskid base and includes a reusable, wipe-clean imaging sheet for easy placement.

Features & Benefits

• Allows for fast and precise stamp placement 
• Lets you place an image exactly where you want it, every time
• Perfect for word and letter stamps
• Sturdy plastic construction
• Includes washable plastic sheet 
• Black color exclusive to Stampin’ Up!
• Nonskid base Includes instructions

FYI

The Stamp-a-ma-jig comes with two pieces: the Stamp-a-ma-jig handle and the plastic imaging sheet. The handle has a T-shaped top portion, which makes it easy for right-handed stampers and left-handed stampers. Instructions are included with the Stamp-a-ma-jig, but here’s a basic overview to help you understand how it works.

1. Align the plastic sheet in the T-shaped top of the Stamp-a-ma-jig, making sure that the corner of the sheet is placed squarely into one corner of the Stamp-a-ma-jig.
2. Stamp your image on the sheet, placing the stamp squarely in the corner of the Stamp-a-ma-jig.
3. Place the stamped plastic sheet on your project where you want the stamped image to be.
4. Keeping the plastic sheet in place, place the Stamp-a-ma-jig on the stamped corner of the plastic sheet.
5. While holding the Stamp-a-ma-jig in place, remove the plastic sheet, place the stamp in the corner of the Stamp-a-ma-jig, and stamp on your project.

If you have a favorite set that needs the Stamp-a-ma-jig, you can make permanent image sheets to keep in the stamp case. Cut Window Sheets into small squares and stamp images from that set on the sheets using the Stamp-a-ma-jig and StazOn ink. Put those Window Sheets in the stamp case, and then when you go to stamp, you already have your stamps lined up on the Window Sheets.


If you would like to purchase the Stampin' Up Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, click here. 


Happy Stamping!