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I love to be creative - in the garden, crafting, and in leadership roles. There is something wonderful that happens when we design something new and share it with others. It's fun and makes everyone happy.

Stampin’ Up! Center Pop-Up Fun Fold for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Posted on February 13, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s the second Tuesday of the month and time for a hop :O) Our theme this month is ‘birthday’ and can be interpreted however we like. I have created a fun fold – and since this is my ‘big day today’, that’s kinda fun – like making my own birthday card. hahaha

Stampin' Up! Amy's Inkin' Krew Team Blog Hop

Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up Fun Fold

Stampin' Up! Jungle Pals Center Pop-Up Fun Fold

I couldn’t help it, this fun fold is so fun to make I had to make another :O) The first is made with the Hot Air Balloon suite of products. The second card is made with the Jungle Pals bundle. It was a bit more time consuming due to the animals and all the coloring – but still worth it in every way. I’m going to walk you through the cutting of the card stock, then the decorating of the Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up card. I’ll be back later this week with directions for coloring the Jungle Pal animals.

Cutting the card base:

Base is 5 1/2 x 8. On the 8″ side, score at 2″ & 6″
On the 5 1/2″ side, line up on the Paper Trimmer at 1 1/4″ and cut between score lines only. Flip card and do the same at other end
On the 8″ side, line up on Paper Trimmer @ 3″ & 5″, score between cut lines only
On the 8″ side, line the paper @ 4″ on the Paper Trimmer, score above & below cut lines only

This is what your card base should look like after cutting & scoring. Yes, this is decorated with card stock to give you a better visual of what the cutting lines and scoring lines should look like.

Paper card cuts
- Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  - 2 cut at 1 7/8 x 5 3/8 (these are the long side panels)
  - 4 cut at 1 1/8 x 1 7/8 (these are the upper & lower center sections)
  - 2 1/4 x 6 for envelope flap
- Basic White
  - 1 7/8 x 2 7/8 (for center pop-up)
  - 2 cut at 1 7/8 x 5 3/8 (for back of card – long side panels for writing your message)
  - scrap for sentiment banner
For the Hot Air Balloon card:
- Card base is Balmy Blue
- DSP is Lighter Than Air 6×6 DSP from the Jan-Feb 2024 Mini Catalog + Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog
- Additional card stock: Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue and Pool Party
- Inks used: Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue, & Pool Party
- Embellishments: Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots

Here’s a photo of the card back & envelope. The panel on left shows die cut pieces using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. The panel on the right shows stamped images from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up Fun fold, card back

Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon Pop-Up Center Fold card & envelope

The center pop-up section shows a balloon die cut directly from the Lighter Than Air DSP with the Hot Air Balloon Dies. The basket is also die cut directly from the DSP. The sentiment banner is die cut from Basic White card stock and stamped with Balmy Blue ink. The embellishments are the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots, part of the suite of products. Questions about this card? Feel free to ask! You can purchase these products from me using the information below all the names participating in today’s hop.

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Stampin’ Up! also has a KITS COLLECTION and is offering two new kits. See those below.

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BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

$23.00

My Birthday Sparkle kit arrives today – and I can’t wait to put it together!

163873

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

$25.00

The Happy Houseplants Kit is an adorable home decor crafting kit! This kit comes with four 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) white frames and precut paper pieces for you to curl and assemble inside the frame. You’ll end up with four coordinated houseplant decor pieces. They can stand by themselves, or you can hang them on your wall. Either way, your houseguests will be amazed that you created it yourself!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day! Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card made with love.

Stampin’ Up! Lifetime of Love and Paper Butterfly Accents

Posted on February 10, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Friday morning! Another week and where did it go? I have a sweet card for you today using the Lifetime of Love Bundle and then Paper Butterfly Accents. I love a monochromatic look with just a bit of soft color and this card is it.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love & Paper Butterfly Accents

I started with coloring the Paper Butterfly Accent with Orchid Oasis ink and a Blending Brush. Then I took my Stampin’ Blend in Orchid Oasis and flicked color on the butterfly. I set this aside to stamp the floral design from Lifetime of Love stamp set in Pebbled Path ink. I colored the flower with Stampin’ Blends Light Fresh Freesia and Dark Highland Heather. The leaves are colored with Stampin’ Blends Light Parakeet Party and Dark Granny Apple Green. I die cut this with the coordinating Lifetime of Love Dies and set this aside as well.

The card base is Thick Basic White. I added a layer of Basic White trimmed 1/4″ less than the card front and added it with liquid glue.; two layers on dimensionals: one is Basic White cut with a Perennial Postage Dies; the other is a Basic White trimmed to fit inside the die and run through the Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder. I love this embossing folder. It is one of my favorite! These two pieces were adhered together with liquid glue then added to the card base with dimensionals. I die cut this wonderful leaf circle from the Lifetime of Love Dies in Basic White and centered it on the card front using dabs of liquid glue. I added the colored floral image with dimensionals, then the butterfly both with liquid glue & dimensionals trimmed to fit under various wing areas. I wanted a bit of sparkle so added two of the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to the butterfly and dabs of Wink of Stella to the flowers. They shimmer beautifully but it doesn’t show well in the photos.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love & Paper Butterfly Accents card inside

For the inside… again, a Basic White panel trimmed 1/4″ smaller than the card was added to the inside. On that is the outside rim of the die cut from the Perennial Postage Die used on the card front. :O) I also stamped a small flower in Orchid Oasis ink and used my Blender Pen to move the ink around on the flower portion only. It gives depth to the flower. I die cut it with the floral di from Lifetime of Love Dies and adhered it with liquid glue.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love & Pasper Butterfly Accents card & envelope

For the envelope… I embossed the flap using the same Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder. For the envelope front, I again stamped a single flower in Orchid Oasis ink and used my Blender Pen to move the ink on the flower only, not the leaves. And again, I used my Orchid Oasis Stampin’ Blend to flick ink around it. It’s subtle but adds a nice touch. This card could so easily be sympathy card or a birthday card, or happy anniversary or thinking of you – very versatile – and a sentiment may be added or not. Hope you like…

Many of the items needed to make this card are in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog; some are in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

Lifetime of Love Bundle –

Paper Butterfly Accents –

Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder –

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

Perennial Postage Dies – may be purchased separately (. ) but are also part of a Bundle (. )

Stampin’ Blends

Orchid Oasis

Fresh Freesia

Highland Heather

Parakeet Party

Granny Apple Green

Basic White card stock

Orchid Oasis ink

Blender Pen

Wink of Stella

Basic White Medium Envelopes

All these may be purchased from me right here.

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Remember, the item numbers in the flyer must be used in order to redeem these products as Sale-A-Bration items. These products have different item numbers in the catalog, which won’t register as part of Sale-A-Bration.

The two kits included with Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release have been marked to discontinue once out of stock. If they do not sell out during Sale-A-Bration, they may be discounted at a later date.

Note: The newly added products that are now redeemable during Sale-A-Bration are part of Stampin’ Up!’s existing product offering.

Join by 29 February 2024 and choose between two fabulous offers:

Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS our new Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (a $60 value) for just $99!

Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice when you join for $99. That’s a $155 value!

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There’s MORE from Stampin’ UP!

Stampin’ Up! also has a KITS COLLECTION and is offering two new kits. See those below.

163865

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

$23.00

Stampin' Up! Birthday Sparkle Kit stamps

163873

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

$25.00

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day! Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card made with love.

Stampin’ Up! Perennial Lavender Here For You card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on February 8, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Today is Thursday – which means, it’s time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a color challenge today and I really like these color combinations. Perennial Lavender 12 x 12 DSP fits the bill perfectly!

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop

Stampin' Up! Perennial Lavender Here For you Card front

I started by determining the showy piece of Perennial Lavender DSP for the front of the card. I die cut the piece with a Deckled Rectangle Die. And yes, I could have used the Perennial Postage Dies instead – and you could easily make that change if you decided to CASE this card. I wanted a slightly less ‘edgy’ look and that’s why I used the Deckled Rectangle Dies. I backed the DSP with a Basic White panel. I used another piece of the Perennial Lavender DSP to die cut the floral image. I adhered it to the DSP panel with dimensionals that I trimmed down to size, then added a double Linen Thread bow and attached it with a glue dot. I wanted a sentiment and pulled out the Perennial Postage stamp set and stamped the sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink, cut it apart & fussy cut around the single word – setting the rest aside. I created a Gorgeous Grape card base and covered it with another Perennial Lavender DSP panel just slightly smaller in size. I attached the showy DSP panel to the card front with dimensionals, then added the sentiment with glue on the one end and a dimensional trimmed down to size on the overhanging end. I added three Purple Fine Shimmer Gems near the sentiment for a glitzy touch.

Stampin' Up! Perennial Lavender Here for you, card inside

For the inside of the card, I used the other floral die cut and adhered it with liquid glue to the Basic White panel. I took the rest of the stamped sentiment from the card front & cut it apart, added it to a same pattern DSP as the large front panel, trimmed it to a unique shape and adhered it with liquid glue.

To purchase items to make this card… Jan- Apr 2024 Mini Catalog. + the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. Remember, when purchasing SU! products Jan- Feb of 2024, there are all kinds of FREE PRODUCTS to choose from in the Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration Catalog. For every purchase of $50 or more, you may choose FREE PRODUCTS. see below for more info!!!

Continue the blog hop by clicking on the ‘next’ button or a name to take you to someone else. ENJOY THE HOP!

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here!

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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Stampin' Up! More Sale-a-Bration products

The two kits included with Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release have been marked to discontinue once out of stock. If they do not sell out during Sale-A-Bration, they may be discounted at a later date.

Note: The newly added products that are now redeemable during Sale-A-Bration are part of Stampin’ Up!’s existing product offering.

Join by 29 February 2024 and choose between two fabulous offers:

Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS our new Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (a $60 value) for just $99!

Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice when you join for $99. That’s a $155 value!

Click here to JOIN MY TEAM

There’s MORE from Stampin’ UP!

Stampin’ Up! also has a KITS COLLECTION and is offering two new kits. See those below.

163865

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

$23.00

163873

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

$25.00

There are some NEW items being released on March 5. They are available to demonstrators now, so watch for these new products as I will share, share, share.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day! Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card made with love.

Stampin’ Up! Layered Florals 3D EF Sympathy Card

Posted on February 6, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello folks. The Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder is just beautiful. I’ve paired it with the Thoughtful Expressions Bundle and Lifetime of Love stamp set, all of which may be found in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Layered Florals 3D EF Sympathy Card front

I used a Thick Basic White card base and paired it with Azure Afternoon card stock. I ran the Azure Afternoon panel through the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder to get this marvelous deep impression. I pulled out the Whisper White re-inker and put a couple of drops on an acrylic block. With a sponge dauber, I tapped into the ink then swiped the dauber gently across the raised parts of the panel. As various portions dried the ink became lighter and I kept applying where I wanted a bit more of the white, until I was satisfied.I adhered this to the card base with liquid glue. I used my embossing buddy to clean all static from a Basic White scrap, stamped the sentiment in VersaMark ink, sprinkled it with Silver Embossing Powder and heat set with the heat tool. I love watching the silver as it melts and becomes shiny. The sentiment is from Thoughtful Expressions stamp set. I die cut the piece with the Thoughtful Expressions Dies. I looped a piece of the Silver trim from the Gold & Silver Trim Combo Pack, to make it look like a bow and adhered it in place with glue dots. I added dimensionals to the die cut sentiment piece and attached it over the bow. As a final touch, I added three Festive Pearls in Silver.

Stampin' Up! Layered Florals 3D EF Sympathy card inside

For the inside… I again used the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder to create an edge pattern on the sentiment insert. I stamped the sentiment in Azure Afternoon ink using the Thoughtful expressions stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Layered Florals 3D EF Sympathy card & envelope

For the envelope… I embossed the flap with the same Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder, then stamped this lovely flower in Azure Afternoon ink. The flower is so similar to the large flowers of the embossing folder, I simply HAD to use it. It comes from the Lifetime of Love stamp set.(which also has gorgeous coordinating dies BTW!)

The Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog has the embossing folder listed on page 65; Thoughtful Expressions bundle on 62 and Lifetime of Love bundle on page 16.. 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 – extra special bonuses not offered at other times. See below for more info about joining.

Click here to see the list of products available with at least a $50 order (prior to taxes & shipping)

Click here to see the list of products available with at least a $100 order (prior to taxes & shipping)

The two kits included with Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release have been marked to discontinue once out of stock. If they do not sell out during Sale-A-Bration, they may be discounted at a later date.

Note: The newly added products that are now redeemable during Sale-A-Bration are part of Stampin’ Up!’s existing product offering.

Join by 29 February 2024 and choose between two fabulous offers:

Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS our new Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (a $60 value) for just $99!

Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice when you join for $99. That’s a $155 value!

Click here to JOIN MY TEAM

There’s MORE from Stampin’ UP!

Stampin’ Up! also has a KITS COLLECTION and is offering two new kits. See those below.

163865

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

$23.00

Stampin' Up! Birthday Kit, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

163873

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

$25.00

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day! Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card made with love.

Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Expressions for the Happy Thursday Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

Posted on February 1, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s Thursday and time for a Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop!!! We have a sketch challenge today and it’s always interesting how others interpret a challenge,.I have used the Thoughtful Expressions Bundle aND Inspirational Sketches stamp set for my card today. I used other items as well, but these are from the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Expressions Grateful Card. Thu Hop 2/1

My card base is Thick Basic White 4 1?4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2, a very basic card base. The next layer is Crushed Curry that has been run through the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder. I layered another panel of Basic White on top of that 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 then Basic Gray run through the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder 3 14 x 4 1/2. The very front layer is this stunningly gorgeous die cut from Thoughtful Expressions Dies in Basic White, stamped with this beautiful stamp of daisies from Inspirational Sketches stamp set in Basic Gray ink and added to the card front with dimensionals. The sentiment is also from Inspirational Sketches stamp set and is stamped with VersaMark ink then sprinkled with Black Embossing Powder and heat set with the heat tool – all on a scrap of Crushed Curry card stock. It was adhered with liquid glue and a dimensional on the far left end. For a final touch I added several Iris=descent Pearly /Basic Jewels for glam. This was another ‘first play’ with Inspirational Sketches stamp set– love this set!

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Expressions for the Thursa Blog Hoop 2/1

For the inside… A panel of Crushed Curry 4 18 x 5 3/8 then a Basic White panel stamped: Basic Gray ink with flowers from Inspirational Sketches stamp set in opposite corners and a sentiment from Thoughtful Expressions stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Expressions Bundle for the Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop 2/1

For the envelope… I stamped this floral image in Basic Gray ink from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set on the envelope front – and left it at that. I often emboss the envelope flap, but chose not to this time. I like the simplicity for this card.

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Stampin' Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVE RELEASE MAR 5, 2024

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Stampin’ Up! New Items Available

Posted on February 1, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is all about making crafting fun, accessible, and inclusive! We’re always working hard to design a collection full of different product options to allow you oodles of options when it comes to finding that perfect project or gift. Below are two new kits available in the Kits Collection

The Birthday Sparkle Kit – on the left – and Happy Houseplant Kit – on the right – are two brand new kits available in the Kits Collection. Click here to learn more about these kits and others available.

Sale-a-Bration also has new items available for qualifying orders. Click here https://www.stampinup.com/categories/specials/sale-a-bration/level-1 to learn about Level 1 items. Click here https://www.stampinup.com/categories/specials/sale-a-bration/level-2 to learn about Level 2 items.

See you soon with the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop!

Stampin’ Up! Lighter Than Air Suite Shaker Card

Posted on January 31, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

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.

Stampin' Up! Lighter Than Air Suite, shaker card

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.

Stampin' Up! Lighter Than Air Suite Shaker Card, inside

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.

Stampin' Up! Lighter Than Air Suite Shaker Card & envelope

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.

Stampin' Up! Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration Catalog

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.

Stampin' Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES MARCH 5 RELEASE

Here’s a flyer – just click & see…

Stampin' Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES flyer for March 5

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
Choose $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
PLUS receive an additional $30 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
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.
When ordering from me please use my NEW HOST CODE TJRE9W6M so that I receive proper notification and YOU GET THE Benefits of a FREE SU! item valued up to $10 :O) AND the Monthly Card Tutorial. (I like to treat my customers!) If your order is over $150, please don’t use the host code as SU! has benefits. I’ll still be notified and you can receive that FREE ITEM!
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.
Stampin’ Up! has lots of other ‘goodies’ in it’s line of products: Clearance Rack, Kits Collection, Paper Pumpkin’. See ALL THE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE BY CLICKING HERE – AND SHOP WITH ME.

Stampin’ Up! Lifetime of Love Bundle

Posted on January 27, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello to the weekend! Hope you have something fun planned. We’ve hads a week of pretty nasty weather – cold, windy, rain (like pouring rain). Today we were able to walk without getting drenched.

I pulled out another new product for today’s card – can’t believe I haven’t played with this bundle yet – Lifetime of Love Bundle. This set can be used for so many cards: anniversary, just because, valentines, wedding. I especially love the dies :O) And here’s just one of them.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love Bundle, card front

I die cut the image from Delightful Floral 12×12 DSP – a Calypso Coral side, using the Lifetime of love Dies. I then colored the flower with a sponge dauber and Calypso Coral ink. Next I added more color to the leaves: Pretty Peacock then Parakeet Party, both with sponge daubers. I pulled Petal Pink card stock, ran it through the Softly Sophisticated 3D embossing folder (a FREE Product with a qualified order during Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration), then tapped it lightly with the Whisper White ink pad. I laid the die cut image on the embossed panel to determine where the sentiment should be, then stamped that sentiment from Lifetime of Love stamp set in Early Espresso ink. I probably should have stamped it prior to the embossing, but didn’t. – shame on me. It still turned out well. I adhered the die cut piece with small dabs of liquid glue and added it to the card front. I cut a piece of Basic White slightly larger and adhered the two together, put dimensionals on the back and attached it to a Petal Pink card base. For a bit of flourish, I added three Iridescent Foil Gems from the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog and a bow from the Ribbon Duo Combo Pack in Petal Pink. This duo is in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love Bundle, card inside

For the inside, I stamped the leaf from Lifetime of Love stamp set using Parakeet Party ink than a sponge dauber to bring in some Pretty Peacock. The sentiment is from Lifetime of Love stamp set and is stamp in Pretty Peacock ink. If you have never tried adding extra depth of color with a sponge dauber – DO! It can make a dramatic difference. Here I wanted a subtle effect of color on the leaf and like it a lot.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love Bundle card & envelope

For the envelope… I ran just the flap of the envelope through the embossing folder by placing the the flap inside the embossing folder and folding the remainder of the envelope under the folder. You can see the direction is different, but that’s ok. For the front of the envelope, I stamped the floral image in Calypso Coral ink – and that was that.

I mentioned using products from three Stampin’ Up! catalogs: the 2023 Annual Catalog, the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog and the Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration Catalog. If you do not have a demonstrator and need catalogs – it’s always more fun to see the product on real pages and with lots of ideas on how to use them – contact me and I’ll get them to you lickety split.

Sale-A-Bration is one of our biggest promotions of the year! It’s packed with perks, overflowing with opportunities for customers, and filled with fun for everyone.

For every $50 of purchase, there are opportunities for FREE ITEMS from the Sale-a-bration Catalog. Enjoy the perk of having product by redeeming exclusive Sale-A-Bration products for FREE when you reach $50 USD | $60 CAD or $100 USD | $120 CAD spend levels.

While you’re at it, consider checking out the Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack, the Kits Collection, Paper Pumpkin – and oh yes, consider JOINING MY TEAM to get regular discounts on every order.

You can shop with me in either of these catalogs by clicking the link in their respective photos.

Join my Stampin’ Up! team as a demonstrator using one of the options below…

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
Choose $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
PLUS receive an additional $30 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
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.
When ordering from me please use my NEW HOST CODE TJRE9W6M so that I receive proper notification and YOU GET THE Benefits of a FREE SU! item valued up to $10 :O) AND the Monthly Card Tutorial. (I like to treat my customers!) If your order is over $150, please don’t use the host code as SU! has benefits. I’ll still be notified and you can receive that FREE ITEM!
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.
Stampin’ Up! has lots of other ‘goodies’ in it’s line of products: Clearance Rack, Kits Collection, Paper Pumpkin’. See ALL THE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE BY CLICKING HERE – AND SHOP WITH ME.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day –

and Happy Shopping!

Stampin’ Up! More Fun with Nature’s Sweetness Suite

Posted on January 26, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

I couldn’t help myself – I simply HAD to play some more with the Lovely & Sweet Bundle + the Notes of Nature Bundle – and created today’s card. The Notes of Nature bundle has some very interesting stamps in it – perfect for creating an interesting background for a card or sentiments inside while the Lovely & Sweet stamp set has totally different images. I love how they work together! We made this card in card class yesterday and it’s interesting how folks react to having to use various stamps for a background as opposed to DSP. They really liked their card, but it took a different type of creativity to make it.

Stampin' Up! Monochromatic Nature's Sweetness Suite

I used Pebbled Path and Pecan Pie inks to create the background for this card on Thick Basic White card stock. I then took dies from both Lovely & Sweet Dies AND Notes of Nature Dies to die cut images from the Nature’s Sweetness SDSP. I also die cut the long leaf image from Vellum Basics SDSP. The sentiment is stamped in Pecan Pie ink on a Basic White scrap and adhered to Pecan Pie card stock then added to the card with dimensionals. For a final touch on the card front, I added the Adhesive-Backed Cork Dots, then a bow tied from Baker’s Twine Essential Pack in a Crumb Cake color with a glue dot.

Stampin' Up! Monochromatic Nature's Sweetness Suite card inside

For the inside of the card, I stamped the ‘notebook’ type image in Pebbled Path ink, then the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink on a Basic White insert, then attached that to the inside of the card. This turned out to be a very monochromatic card, which was not my goal when I initially made it – but I like the final outcome.

Stampin' Up! Monochromatic Nature's Sweetness card & envelope

For the envelope… a piece of Pebbled Path from the Nature’s Sweetness SDSP pack for the flap, trimmed to fit. For the front of the envelope, a leaf image stamped in Pebbled Path ink using the Notes of Nature stamp set.

Many of today’s products may be found in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog on pages 40-43. If you do not have a demonstrator and need a catalog or wish to make a purchase, I would be happy to serve you.

Click on either photo of the two catalogs to see the products available. If you do not have a demonstrator and need a mini catalog or the Sale-a-Bration catalog, please reach out to me. I’ll get one to you lickety split.

Sale-A-Bration is one of our biggest promotions of the year! It’s packed with perks, overflowing with opportunities for customers, and filled with fun for everyone.

For every $50 of purchase, there are opportunities for FREE ITEMS from the Sale-a-bration Catalog. Enjoy the demonstrator perk of having early access to product by redeeming exclusive Sale-A-Bration products for FREE when you reach $50 USD | $60 CAD or $100 USD | $120 CAD spend levels.

While you’re at it, consider checking out the Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack, the Kits Collection, Paper Pumpkin – and oh yes, consider JOINING MY TEAM to get regular discounts on every order.

Join my Stampin’ Up! team as a demonstrator using one of the options below…

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!!! see the photo below

Option #2:

Pay $99 USD for your Starter Kit
Choose $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
PLUS receive an additional $30 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
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.
When ordering from me please use my NEW HOST CODE TJRE9W6M so that I receive proper notification and YOU GET THE Benefits of a FREE SU! item valued up to $10 :O) AND the Monthly Card Tutorial. (I like to treat my customers!) If your order is over $150, please don’t use the host code as SU! has benefits. I’ll still be notified and you can receive that FREE ITEM!
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.
Stampin’ Up! has lots of other ‘goodies’ in it’s line of products: Clearance Rack, Kits Collection, Paper Pumpkin’. See ALL THE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE BY CLICKING HERE – AND SHOP WITH ME.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day –

and Happy Shopping!

Stampin’ Up! Notes of Nature Bundle for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on January 25, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s Thursday and that means a whole host of creations by this extra special team of crafters. Thanks for joining on this Blog Hop. Our theme today is love – to be interpreted individually. Does that mean hearts to you, or showing appreciation or gratitude? Whatever it is – you will see a variety on today’s hop. Mine is sharing praise and being thankful for others kind of card using the Notes of Nature Bundle.

Stampin' Up! Notes of Nature Congratulations. Thu hop. 1/25

I used some fun products on this card – the Notes of Nature bundle and the Lovely & Sweet stamp set. These can be found on pages 40-43 in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog. From the suite of products shown on those pages, I also used the Nature’s Sweetness 12×12 SDSP and the Adhesive-Backed Cork Dots. I din’t think I would like these – but I DO!. I used the fun die cut from Notes of Nature Dies to die cut from Vellum Basics SDSP the long leaf die. I continued to die cut from that same Vellum Basics SDSP and the Notes of Nature Dies, various leaf patterns. I also die cut from the Nature’s Sweetness SDSP, the gold leaves shown under the sentiment.. Once those were all die cut, I began assembling the card… Thick Basic White for the card base, the Nature’s Sweetness SDSP cut to cover the card front.. I then cut the next layer of Nature’s Sweetness SDSP to about 2 1/2 & 5 1/2. I cut two strips of Pebbled Path card stock about 14″ x 5 12 and adhered it to the back of the Pebbled Path SDSP, then attached it directly to the card base. I added the vellum die cuts with glue dots, then the 1/4″ strip of Pecan Pie card stock at an angle. the gold leaf was attached with dimensionals. The sentiment comes from Lovely & Sweet stamp set (page 42) and is stamped in Pecan Pie ink on a Basic White scrap, then attached with dimensionals at each end. I added the Adhesive-Backed Cork Dots for texture – and love the effect!

For the inside… I stamped the cross-hatch pattern using the Lovely & Sweet stamp set & Pebbled Path ink; then stamped the sentiment from Lovely & Sweet stamp set in Pecan Pie ink. This Basic White panel was adhered to the inside of the card – and sending love & congratulations all at once.

Stampin' Up! Nature's Sweetness Suite card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the Pebbled Path pattern from Nature’s Sweetness 12×12 SDSP on the flap, trimmed to fit. Then I stamped the fun image from Lovely & Sweet stamp set in Pebbled Path ink – and done. I really like this card and am so pleased with the finished product. Love in action in a congratulations card!

To continue the hop, click on a name or the ‘next’ button to take you to Carol Buckelew. Thanks for stopping by – for more information about buying these products from me, see information below all the links.