Terry Lynn Bright, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Hello folks! Here it is Wednesday already – where has the week gone? I apologize for being MIA… I’ve had trouble with a couple things and it’s been frustrating. Hopefully we’re back on track again. My card today is a shaker card made with the amazing Hot Air Balloon stamp set & coordinating dies and other products in this suite – but the stamp & dies are KEY! First of all, I love the Lighter Than Air 6×6 DSP – soft but colorful papers. Pool Party is soft, as is Fresh Freesia and Bubble Bath – all colors in this particular DSP and ink I used on today’s card. Balmy Blue comes across a bit stronger but is still soft.

Don’t you love the stripes? Here’s what I’m not seeing though…, the stamped sentiment! Aargh! It just isn’t showing in the photo. Aargh again, because I pick up the card and it isn’t that visible there either. HOW DID I MISS THAT? Aaargh. Well, here we are. I’ll just have to die cut another piece and re-stamp it and adhere it over this one, maybe in Balmy Blue. Or maybe I need to re-ink my ink pad? I’m posting the card anyway, and may have to show it again later. The idea is super fun. I haven’t made a shaker card is forever, so there was a learning curve going on… re-teaching myself. :O)

The card base is Pool Party 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored on the long side at 4 1/4. I added the Basic White layer – 4 x 5 1/4 that is just a frame. Note that the color that shows through the hot air balloon die cut is the Pool Party card base. Next I die cut the hot air balloon top with the Hot Air Balloon Dies, turned it to the back side of the Lighter Than Air 6×6 DSP and added a piece of Window Sheet and adhered it in place over the opening. I then added a Foam Adhesive Strip around the die cut. I added more dimensionals on the back side of the DSP and set this aside. I used the die cut piece from the balloon die to note where the DSP panel would be added – and stamped a design for the balloon in Pool Party ink. Yep, I guess I really DO need to re-ink the ink pad! To the card base, I used a small condiment spoon to add some Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to where the balloon die cut front panel will be attached to the card base, then turned the DSP over so it was face up and attached it to the Basic White panel/ card base. YAY! All was in place! And I set about decorating the front.

I die cut the basket for the balloon and the “strings’” that hold the basket to the balloon from Fresh Freesia card stock – both using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. They are so cool, you guys! But then, I proceeded to cover up the ‘strings’ with the sentiment banner. The sentiment banner is in two parts – at least on this card it is… The underlay I’m going to call it, and the overlay. :O) The overlay is the stamped sentiment in Pool Party ink that is too light to see in the photo. It says: Up, Up, And Away! HOORAY! IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY – and it’s been attached with dimensionals. I attached the basket with dabs of glue. I added two Balmy Blue Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots (part of the suite of products) on either side of the banner, then added a bow with a glue dot. The Balmy Blue bow is from the Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack – which is also a part of the Suite.

For the inside… I stamped the balloon in Fresh Freesia ink, then the sentiment in Balmy Blue ink, and the basket in Bubble Bath ink. I left plenty of room for writing as I know where this card is headed. Have you ever been on a hot air balloon ride? I have – and it was fascinating. I could not believe how QUIET it was. We couldn’t hear traffic or even birds singing. Not hearing birds singing was a bit disconcerting to me. I hadn’t suspected it to be that silent.

The envelope… the flap has Lighter Than Air 6×6 DSP adhered and trimmed to fit. The envelope front has a partial sentiment from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set, stamped in Balmy Blue ink. I like this card but am disappointed I didn’t notice how light the stamping. Maybe it was the excitement of a ‘first time play” – who knows. I will play again, and re-ink a couple of ink pads before I play :O)

Now – how to get this suite of products… The Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog has this listed on pages 32-24. If you do not have a demonstrator, reach out to me and I’ll send a catalog right away, plus a Jan-Feb Sale-a-Bration catalog as well. Sale-a-Bration is a special time for Stampin’ Up! folks – a time when there are product bonuses for qualifying orders. For instance, a $50 order qualifies for certain FREE ITEMS in the Sale-a-Bration Catalog and a $100 purchase qualifies for other FREE PRODUCT in that catalog. And there’s no limit to the free items. And if you think you might want to join as a demonstrator, there are bonuses there as well.

You can click on the two photos at left to actually see what’s in the catalogs. But, definitely reach out to me to get one you can hold in your hand :O)

Another option is to HOST A Party – and that can be done through me as well, invite your friends, creativity at your fingertips and earn free products.

A MONTHLY CRAFTING SUBSCRIPTION

If you’re looking for a fun and simple creative outlet paper crafting might be your best option! It’s fun, creative, and handmade projects bring joy to you and to others. And nothing makes paper crafting as fun, easy, and creative as Paper Pumpkin!

Celebrate Easter and Spring with adorable cards and treat boxes with the pretty February 

Sweet Springtime Paper Pumpkin Kit.

And this one comes in a pretty, decorated box to match the season!

What’s in the box:

– 9 projects: 3 standard cards, 3 slimline cards and 3 gift boxes

– Projects include the printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes – FUN!

– Precut paper pieces, baker’s twine, and embellishments

Coordinating colors: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake

Just a note – you have to be signed up for Paper Pumpkin by 10 February in order to get THIS kit! 

The Love of Spring Dies coordinates with three Paper Pumpkins: January, February and March Paper Pumpkin kits. And they can be used, of course, with other projects than Paper Pumpkin. This is additional item for $12 that can be added to any order. Click here https://www.stampinup.com/categories/shop-products/other-products/kits-paper-pumpkin to learn more about Paper Pumpkin

There’s more! Stampin’ Up! has ONLINE EXCLUSIVES not in a catalog – and March 5 they are releasing new products. The ONLINE EXCLUSIVES products will be released throughout the year, but March 5 is a big date to remember.

Here’s a flyer – just click & see…

Thanks for stopping by today. There’s so much to being a demonstrator with Stampin’ Up! and now’s the perfect time to join with me. Become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and for just $99, you’ll get your own customized Starter Kit with $125 worth of products. And we’ll include all the business supplies you need to help you get started, plus free shipping. Don’t wait! Talk to me today to begin your creative journey! You may do that here

Option #1

• Pay $99 USD for your Starter Kit
• Choose $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
• PLUS receive the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio for FREE (a $60 value) (Item #163987) I AM LOVING MINE!!!

Option #2

• Pay $99 USD for your Starter Kit
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• That’s a total of $155 worth of products for just $99! This is such a great deal! There is no right or wrong choice of either option. If you want more product – this is perfect for you.
• Of course, there are other great benefits to becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, such as free shipping on your Starter Kit, a 20%+ discount on demonstrator orders, early access to new catalogs and promotion information, early ordering of new products, attend conventions and workshops, being part of a team of creativity, no pressure to sell products and my full support as a valued team member!
• I would love to talk to you about joining my team and what that means for you. Please connect with me if you have questions: tlsbrightspot@gmail.com There’s no better time to joining as a demonstrator than during Sale-a-Bration
• If you’ve made up your mind and are ready to do join my team, you may do that here.
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• Note: Make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards! PLUS… the monthly Online Tutorial when your order is over $50. 
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