Shimmering Wink of Stella

Hi Stampers!

Have you tried the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush yet?  I'm totally sold on this product.  They call it a glitter brush, but I think it should be called a Shimmer Brush.  It's soft and subtle but really packs  a punch on your projects.  I'm sad that it doesn't show up well in photos (like I said, soft & subtle) but here is a project we did at my last class that everyone loved:

The flower is stamped on Shimmery White cardstock (101910) and watercolored using an Aqua Painter (103954) and Pool Party ink.  After it dried, we used the Glitter Brush over the petals.  I so wish you could see the shimmer. Trust me, it's gorgeous!

All the stamping is from the Birthday Blooms (140655) stamp set and the designer paper is Birthday Bouquet (140557).  The stamp set is carrying over to the new catalog, but the designer paper is not so if you love it, be sure to order some before May 31!


The Wink of Stella Glitter Brush is available through Stampin' Up in Clear (141897) (that's what we used on this card) and Gold (141898).

There are a few simple steps to follow to get started with your Wink of Stella.  First, remove the black ring that is keeping the compartment holding the ink from being pierced.  To do this, simply remove the cap and unscrew the top brush portion of the pen from the bottom ink cartridge, remove the black ring & discard it.

Then re-screw the top brush portion of the pen onto the bottom ink cartridge; doing so will pierce it so that the ink can flow.  Replace the cap & shake the pen until you hear a clicking sound.  This indicates that the ink is mixed thoroughly.  (Kind of like mixing a can of spray paint.)  Remove the cap again and gently squeeze the ink cartridge where it says "Push" on the side of the pen.  This will cause the ink to start to fill the clear plastic area behind the brush tip.  Be careful not to press too hard and over fill the ink, as it will cause the pen to leak.

Thanks for stopping by!
Pat

Happy Together

Happy Monday!

To follow yesterday's wedding card theme, I thought I would share the card I made for the wedding shower.  I love, love, love the Pedal Pusher stamp set.  It works on so many levels - love, thanks, and hello are just a few.  My card base is cut from Blushing Bride.  The designer paper is from the Birthday Bouquet paper pack.  I used my blender pens to color the bike in Blushing Bride and the accent colors are Rose Red, Soft Sky & Soft Suede.  The Whisper White organza ribbon & doily give it that "wedding" feel and well, as we all know, you can't go wrong adding a touch of glitter.  In this case, Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper cut with the Bloomin' Heart thinlits.

Don't try to find the Pedal Pusher stamp set in the current Stampin' Up! catalog.  It's not there.  It was available for FREE during Sale-a-Bration, which ended March 31.  But, there is one way you can still get it for FREE.  Notice I shouted FREE.  (Who doesn't love FREE?)  Be the first person to book a workshop through me in the month of June and in addition to the regular host benefits, I have a FREE, brand-new unopened Pedal Pusher for you.  Hosting a workshop is painless - you gather your friends together and I do all the work!  If you've been thinking about hosting a workshop, June is a great month to do it.  All-new catalog, lots of new products, plus a FREE Pedal Pusher!  You'll be glad you did, I promise.