About TL's Bright Spot

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! By the Bay Book Fold Card

Posted on April 1, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning folks! It’s Saturday… and I have a masculine card for you using the By the Bay Designer Series Paper. This is for a gentleman who just had a hip replacement and is struggling with being able to do things. Thankfully he just began rehab, but he’s a bit ‘under the weather’ you might say. He’s a really big man and that’s part of the trouble… moving isn’t easy. So, a card for encouragement!

Isn’t this paper pretty? It’s also masculine and that helps me keep it simple. I really like how these papers coordinate and in corporate other shades of blue and bring in Sahara Sand and some sparkly as well. I used Wisteria Wishes stamp set for the sentiment and Night of Navy ink. To die cut, I used two dies from Something Fancy Dies (carrying over!) and die cut the larger in Night of Navy and the sentiment is Basic White. I wrapped Linen thread around each end of the Basic White piece (this fellow is a sailing friend and it fits), tied knots then added it to the Night of Navy piece with dimensionals. Then onto the card base with liquid glue. I added Sea Glass embellishments to tie in the colors of the DSP.

So… book fold how to:

Card base is 4 1/4 x 11 scored @ 5 1/2 and 6 3/4. Burnish the score lines
Add adhesive to the area between score lines and secure to the unscored section of the card. And there you have it, the book fold!

My card base is Balmy Blue – a carry over color. :O) The layers on the card are Night of Navy (carry over color) and the DSP. I’ll put the measurements at the bottom of the post. For the inside Idid not add the layer of Night of Navy, but did add a 5/8 strip of the By the Bay DSP to the Basic
White panel.

Stampin' Up! By the Bay book fold, inside

This inside leaves plenty of room for words of personal encouragement for this gentleman. For the envelope, I again kept it really simple… more By the Bay DSP on the envelope flap and that was it. This man does not want fussy.

Now… products… As you know Stampin’ Up! is coming out with their new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog May 2 and have done a color refresh at the same time. That’s why I mentioned Balmy Blue and Night of Navy are carry over colors. Below is a list of those colors being retired.

Blushing Bride
Pear Pizzazz
Mint Macaron
Rich Razzleberry
So Saffron
Merry Merlot
Pacific Point
Mango Melody
Soft Suede
Sahara Sand
Bermuda Bay

These new In Colors are…

Pebble Path
Moody Mauve
Boho Blue
Copper Clay
Wild Wheat.

Love, love these new colors! You can see a fun video here… about these colors. Drum roll here… this next graphic shows all the colors being used in the new 2023-2024 Annual catalog. You will note there are some returning colors, meaning from past years, and new colors being introduced.

As with all things retiring, there is a retiring list for both the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog AND the Jan-Apr 2023 Mini Catalog. These items are available while supplies last… and the sale beings 4 April through 1 May.

Click here for the PDF of the January to April LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS

Click here for the PDF of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog

I have put together a list of bundles that are items carrying over, just not as bundles.

Stampin' Up! Retiring bundles from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog

Stampin' Up! Retiring bundles from Jan-April 2023 Mini Catalog

OK, want to buy products? Here ya go… And remember to use my HOST CODE CXR49K4W when shopping with me. . Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards.

DOUBLE STAR REWARDS MAR 29 – APRIL 5 That means double the pleasure, double the fun. If you want those colors retiring as of May 1 – get them now: papers, ink pads, ink refills – only available while supplies last!

Please note… I have had to remove card stock as a free item due to increased cost of mailing – ugh.

For every $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping & taxes) and when you add my current Host Code CXR49K4W you will earn 1 STAR Reward. Orders of $49.99 or below DO NOT earn any rewards. Example $50 = 1 STAR Reward, $100 = 2 STAR Rewards , $150 = 3 STAR Rewards etc. When you have earned 8 STAR Rewards you will get a FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice, and mailed directly to you! Is that a deal or what??? You also earn my monthly Online Class Tutorial of exclusive projects when you place an order. For any order $50 or more you will also receive 1 free gift from me valued up to $10. DOUBLE STAR REWARDS MAR 29 – APRIL 5 That means double the pleasure, double the fun.

For todays card…

Card cuts:

Balmy Blue: 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 & 6 3/4

Night of Navy: 1 1/8 x 4 1/8; 4 1/8 x 4 1/8

By the Bay DSP: 1 x 4; 4 x 4; 5/8 x 4; 2 1/4 x 6 (envelope flap)

Basic White: 4 x 4

Stampin’ Up! Two-Tone Flora Bundle for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on March 30, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Thursday morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a fun sketch challenge today that was pretty fun. You may have come from the talented Tara – or simply popped in here. Whatever the case, I hope you enjoy what you find.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop

And here’s my Two-Tone Flora Bundle card to go along with the challenge.

The Two-Tone Flora Bundle is just stunning and it coordinates with Fancy Flora DSP. This large die can make a card all on it’s own, but I chose to use it this way this time. It’s layered on a card base of Soft Succulent. The Fancy Flora 6×6 DSP was die cut with one of the Stitched Rectangle Dies then wrapped with a length of Open Weave Ribbon in Soft Succulent that I tied at the end with White twine from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack. I added this panel to the front with dimensionals. The sentiment comes from Something Fancy stamp set, is stamped on a Basic White strip with Evening Evergreen ink. I cut another fancy scallop (LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS DIE!) using the Painted Labels Dies, added this to the back of the sentiment strip, then trimmed the ends of the banner. This was also added with dimensionals to the card front. For a bit of bling, I added three green Loose Frosted Dots with dabs of liquid glue.

For the inside of the card I took one of the flowers from Two-Tone Flora stamp set: inked the more solid stamp in Soft Succulent ink, then the more detailed stamp in Evening Evergreen ink. I added leaves from the same stamp set in Evening Evergreen ink – all on a Basic White panel. This was added to the inside of the card. I tend to prefer liquid adhesive for the flexibility of moving it before it sets. But if you are more comfortable using Stampin’ Seal – use that!

Stampin' Up! Two-Tone Flora Bundle card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the Fancy Flora 6×6 DSP for the flap and this wonderful leaf spray stamped in Evening Evergreen ink. This stamp comes from Two-Tone Flora stamp set.

Now – move on to the next person – see what Carol has to share – by clicking the ‘next’ button or clicking on a name. Either way – enjoy visiting everyone participating today.

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here! 😀

Carol Buckalew

OK, want to buy products to make this card? Here ya go… And remember to use my HOST CODE CXR49K4W when shopping with me. . Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards.

Please note… I have had to remove card stock as a free item due to increased cost of mailing – ugh.

Stampin' Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES W/ QR CODE

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES cannot be found in a catalog. They are only found – you know, in my ONLINE STORE. They are a new introduction and various products will be released/ shown in March, July and again in November. Items will vary according to season You can see what’s available by using the QR code OR Go to my ONLINE STORE to see all that is available. Just make sure my name is listed as your demonstrator when you check out and use my current HOST CODE CXR49K4W

Yesterday was big day for Stampin’ Up! Color refresh was announced AND the retiring list was made available for products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog AND the Jan-Apr 2023 Mini Catalog. The color refresh shows returning colors, remaining colors and new colors.

For your convenience here is a list of retiring colors:

Blushing Bride
Pear Pizzazz
Mint Macaron
Rich Razzleberry
So Saffron
Merry Merlot
Pacific Point
Mango Melody
Soft Suede
Sahara Sand
Bermuda Bay

These colors are:

Pebble Path
Moody Mauve
Boho Blue
Copper Clay
Wild Wheat.

LOVE, LOVE these new In Colors! You can see a video here

Click here for the PDF of the January to April LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS

Click here for the PDF of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog

I’ve put together a list of products that are bundles and will be shown in the new catalog, but not as bundles. My suggestion is… get those bundles you desire now – for a 10% discount, in lieu of paying a higher price when the new catalog comes out. Check out my list below.

Stampin' Up! Retiring as Bundles J-A '23

2023-2024 Annual Catalog

Coming Soon!!

The new catalog is awesome!! As a demonstrator, we have the privilege or being able to preorder products from the new catalog – not everything, mind you, but several products. AND… I will be ordering the New 2023-2024 Annual Catalogs on April 4th for my customers and will be shipping them out as soon as I get them. If you are a current customer of mine and have placed an order in 2022-2023, you are on my list to receive a copy. If you haven’t placed an order in the past year, I will not be automatically sending you one. If you have not ordered and/or would like to be a customer of mine and would like a copy of the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, please send me an email at tlsbrightspot@gmail.com to request a catalog.

Price Changes Coming With The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog

Stampin’ Up! let us know that some of the items in the new catalog will have higher prices when the catalog is launched on May 2. The prices for all items that are carrying over will continue to be the current catalog prices through May 1. So now is a great time to stock up on any favorites before the price increases happen in early May! We have not been told any specifics on the amount that the prices will increase but we have been given a list of items that will increase in price with the new catalog.

Due to increased costs to produce these items, beginning May 2 new prices will be in effect within the following product categories:

Cardstock
Designer Series Paper
Specialty Paper
Notecards and Envelopes
Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads and Refills
Stampin’ Blends
Stampin’ Write Markers
Select Specialty Inks
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines and plates
Embossing Folders
Punches
Take Your Pick products
Storage
Clear Blocks
Select tools
Select adhesives
Select stamp sets
Paper Pumpkin

Updated pricing will be reflected in the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog. I’ll be mailing out the catalogs in mid-April to my ordering customers so take a peek when it arrives in your mailbox. The good news is you will have time to order any last-minute items before the new pricing starts May 2. Keep in mind those items that are carrying over: inks, card stocks, notecards & envelopes, etc. and purchase those prior to the price increase.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love.

Stampin’ Up! LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS

Posted on March 29, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

The 2022-2023 Annual Catalog AND the January – April Mini 2023 Catalog are going down in history…

Click here for the PDF of the January to April LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS

Click here for the PDF of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog

This Last Chance Products promotion include two lists of Last Chance Products that will no longer be available once the catalog retires. There will be one for each catalog retiring. For these retiring catalogs, there will not be a Carryover List. You can find carryover products in the upcoming Annual Catalog.

The Stamparatus and its accessories are part of this Last Chance promotion, but these are only available while supplies last. If there is leftover product at the end of this promotion, the Stamparatus and its accessories will move into the Online Exclusive category.

Not all items on the Last Chance Products List will be discounted. When they are, they will vary from one market to another depending on product performance.

All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit and redeemed as a 50% off item or with Stampin’ Rewards.
Only orders opened and closed during the promotion period apply.
Stamp Sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.
Our color collection is getting a fresh look with new and returning colors! We’re excited to welcome these colors, but it also means saying goodbye to others. There’s no better time to purchase the outgoing color products than during Last Chance!

THIS SALE IS APRIL 4- MAY 1 but make your list… There will be some items you may want RIGHT NOW that will not be retiring but will no longer be a bundle… I’m making a list of those & will publish ASAP.

Check out this… some of you are waiting for the new colors – we’ve got a refresh of the whole line AND the arrival of the new 2023-2025 In Colors! Do you see some returning colors? I do!!! and I see some new ones too. So excited to share.

These colors are:

Pebble Path
Moody Mauve,
Boho Blue
Copper Clay
Wild Wheat.
LOVE, LOVE these new In Colors! You can see a video here

And… here’s my HOST CODE CXR49K4W for ordering any products from the retiring lists or any other items… just know the retiring lists sale begins April 4. And here’s what I’m going to do… Double star rewards beginning today THROUGH April 5 for any purchase $50 & up before tax & shipping. Double points, double the reward.

when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards.

DOUBLE STAR REWARDS MAR 29 – APRIL 5

For every $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping & taxes) and when you add my current Host Code CXR49K4Wyou will earn 1 STAR Reward. Orders of $49.99 or below DO NOT earn any rewards.Example $50 = 1 STAR Reward, $100 = 2 STAR Rewards , $150 = 3 STAR Rewards etc. When you have earned 8 STAR Rewards you will get a FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice, and mailed directly to you! Is that a deal or what??? You also earn my monthly Online Class Tutorial of exclusive projects when you place an order. For any order $50 or more you will also receive 1 free gift from me valued up to $10.

Stampin’ Up! Floating Panel Fun Fold

Posted on March 28, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello again…I have two floating panel fun fold cards for you today… I couldn’t stop! One is made with the super cute At the Pond stamp set + Flowers & More HOST DSP paper pack. The other is made with Enjoy the Adventures Memories & More card pack, Flowers & More HOST DSP paper pack and Stylish Shapes Dies.

Stampin' Up! Enjoy the Adventure Floating Panel Fun Fold

Stampin' Up! Enjoy the Adventures Floating Fun Fold, inside

Stampin' Up! Enjoy the Adventures Floating Panel Fun Fold card & envelope

This is the Enjoy the Adventures Floating Panel fun fold. The Mango Melody circle was die cut from one of the small cards in the memories & more card pack with the Stylish Shapes Dies and the black center is a sticker from the pack! The two were adhered together then added to the card panel with dimensionals. The other two stickers on the card front are the multi-colored arrow and the blue & black banner (I added a dab of glue to make sure they stayed in place.). The embellishments for the card front are Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins in Balmy Blue.

The inside of the card uses more stickers from the Enjoy the Adventure Memories & More card pack. The flower was added with dimensionals to help the card remain open.😁 The embellishment on the flower is a Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearl.

Stampin' Up! At the Pond Floating Panel Fun Fold

Stampin' Up! At the Pond Floating Panel card inside

This frog – and the others in the stamp set are just so sassy! They are a 2-step stamp for the frog & the log. I stamped the outline first, then the filler stamp in each case. The bugs on the card front were stamped in Memento ink and I filled the wings with color using a Light Balmy Blue Blends, then Wink of Stella. The sentiment is from Charming Sentiments & die cut with its coordinating dies.
For the inside of the card, I stamped the larger bug three times . Again a 2-step stamp, and the filler for the wings was Parakeet Party ink and Tahitian Tide ink. I added a single Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequin in Balmy Blue to each bug – and that sequin held the card open!

Instructions for these two cards may be found on a previous blog here, just change up the DSP and the floating front panel to suit your stamp set. 🥴😁 Isn’t it fun to see a variety of cards using the same layout – just changing stamps/ dies/ DSP, like that. They look so totally different.

OK, want to buy products to make this card? Here ya go… And remember to use my HOST CODE XFYQSSE9 when shopping with me. . Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards. Please note… I have had to remove card stock as a free item due to increased cost of mailing – ugh.

For every $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping & taxes) and when you add my current Host Code XFYQSSE9 you will earn 1 STAR Reward. Orders of $49.99 or below DO NOT earn any rewards.Example $50 = 1 STAR Reward, $100 = 2 STAR Rewards , $150 = 3 STAR Rewards etc. When you have earned 8 STAR Rewards you will get a FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice, and mailed directly to you! Is that a deal or what??? You also earn my monthly Online Class Tutorial of exclusive projects when you place an order. For any order $50 or more you will also receive 1 free gift from me valued up to $10. PRODUCTS FOR THIS CARD BELOW!

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget!

Stampin' Up!
Colorful Kaleidoscope kit parts

Stampin' Up! Colorful Kaleidoscope stamps

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COLORFUL KALEIDOSCOPE KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 1 March

GET YOURS NOW! Click here to go my store to see more of the many kits available.

This kit includes:

9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
Gold, pearlized embellishments.
The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete.

Thanks for stopping by. I do hope you enjoyed these two fun cards.

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love.

Stampin’ Up! Playing in the Rain Fun Fold for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on March 23, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello everyone! It’s that time of week… for the blog hop!

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday hop.3/23

Spring is in the air… daffodils are up as are Star Flower, crocus, Narcissus. Hellebores are really showing off (that’s a Lenten Rose if you didn’t know). And temps are rising, sort of… lots of wind – you know March! And here’s my card, a fun fold. It’s an off-set gatefold is what it is. And I really like the offset business.

This card begins with Balmy Blue card stock, scored on both ends, just not evenly 😀 Next I added Mango Melody adhered to each panel, then Rain or Shine DSP on top of that.

Stampin' Up! Playing in the Rain, inside

Moving to the inside of the card, I adhered Rain or Shine DSP to each end panel. I then added Mango Melody to the center panel, I then took a piece of Basic White and stamped the sweet flowers at the bottom using the Playing in the Rain stamp set & Memento ink. I colored the flowers with Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green Blends, I stamped the raindrops, again from Playing in the Rain, in Balmy Blue ink. The sentiment also comes from Playing in the Rain and is stamped in Balmy Blue ink. This panel was adhered in the center panel and the inside was complete.

Stampin' Up! Playing in the Rain fun fold with belly band

To make the belly band I cut a strip of Mango Melody in 1 x 91/4, wrapped it around the card loosely and adhered the ends together in the front. I removed the strip & burnished the folds of the band. I die cut a circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies and another piece of the Rain or Shine DSP. I die cut a slightly smaller circle in Basic White for strength and adhered it to the back of the circle. This was adhered with glue to the belly band, covering the glued ends. I die cut directly from the Rain or Shine DSP, this sweet fox with the umbrella and adhered it with dimensionals to the circle.

Stampin' Up! Playing in the Rain fun fold card & envelope

For the envelope, more of the Rain or Shine DSP for the flap; stamped flowers ( Memento ink) and rain drops (Balmy Blue ink) from Playing in the Rain stamp set ~ and the card & envelope were done! Such a cute card!!!

Now – time to move on around the presenters today. Click on a name or click the next button to continue on.

OK, want to buy products to make this card? Here ya go… And remember to use my HOST CODE XFYQSSE9 when shopping with me. . Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards. 😁👍 Please note… I have had to remove card stock as a free item due to increased cost of mailing – ugh.

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns.

161804

COLORFUL KALEIDOSCOPE KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 1 March

GET YOURS NOW! Click here to go my store to see more of the many kits available.

This kit includes:

9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
Gold, pearlized embellishments.
The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete.

Now available Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Products. These products will not be offered in a catalog – only in the ONLINE STORE.

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

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love.

Stampin’ Up! Naturally Gilded and Blending Brushes

Posted on March 21, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Tuesday morning. I’m using a new Designer Series Paper called Naturally Gilded Specialty Paper that can be found in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. It’s wonderful for using Blending Brushes. It comes with copper, silver & gold designs and is beautiful. I chose today to use Blending Brushes to add color to the copper tone.

Stampin' Up! Naturally Gilded Specialty DSP

I began at the top of the paper blending in Daffodil Delight ink with the Blending Brush. Using the same brush, I then added Mango Melody ink. With a new brush I added Balmy Blue. I have my brushes using color tones for the similar colors and this works well for me. I adhered this to a panel of Copper Foil and set both aside to decide what to do next. This looks like a wildflower garden to me so I pulled out my Dragonfly Punch and it’s coordinating Dragonfly Garden stamp set. There are two dragonflies in this stamp set: one has a more solid, filled in body and the other is the one I chose to use. Using VersaMark ink, I stamped this on a scrap of Basic White, then Copper embossing powder to sprinkle over it, then heat set with the heat tool. I again pulled out my Blending Brushes, Daffodil Delight ink and Balmy Blue, but also brought out Pacific Point for a more vibrant butterfly. I added Daffodil Delight to the center portion of the dragonfly, then Balmy Blue on the outer wings and finally Pacific Point. The Pacific Point really brought the dragonfly to life as it is vibrant. Here’s what it looked like prior to using the punch.

Stampin' Up! Copper dragonfly with embossing powder & blending brushes

You can also notice how mixing the blue with the yellow creates some green on the dragonfly – and that’s ok! I did two of these, punched them with the Dragonfly Punch, then adhered them with mini dimensionals down the center. For the long tail, I trimmed a edge of a dimensional and attached it. I punched a tiny dragonfly from the copper foil. I used a sentiment from the stamp set to create the banner… VersaMark ink + copper embossing powder + heat tool. I punched this with my Double Oval Punch. I played around for a background color for both the card and the sentiment – and came up with Daffodil Delight for both. Yep, brought out the Double Oval Punch for the back of the oval. I attached the tiny copper foil dragonfly with a dab of liquid glue to the sentiment banner, then added dimensionals and placed it on the card front. I added the dragonflies. I had a length of Baker’s Twine on my desk in White, so pullled out my Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends and colored it, folded it in half to make a double bow and attached it with a dab of glue, also to the banner. I added several dimensionals to the back of this slimline panel of Naturally Gilded Paper & Copper foil and added it to a Daffodil Delight card base.

Stampin' Up! Dragonfly Garden for the inside

For the card’s inside, I stamped this array of wildflowers and hovering dragonflies using Memento ink and stamps from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set. I haven’t used this set in a bit and I love it. But then, we just had winter so it seemed inappropriate. Now that it’s officially Spring – bring it on! OK, getting carried away… these were stamped on a Basic White panel then adhered to the inside of the card.

For the envelope, I used this same field flower stamp to stamp the left front but forgot to take a photo. There are slimline envelopes in the catalog and I used a white one :O) Card cuts will be listed at the end of this post.

OK, want to buy products to make this card? Here ya go… And remember to use my HOST CODE XFYQSSE9 when shopping with me. . Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards. 😁👍 Please note… I have had to remove card stock as a free item due to increased cost of mailing – ugh.

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns.

Stampin' Up! Colorful Kaleidosope kit stamps

161804

COLORFUL KALEIDOSCOPE KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 1 March

GET YOURS NOW! Click here to go my store to see more of the many kits available.

This kit includes:

9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
Gold, pearlized embellishments.
The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete.

Now available Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Products. These products will not be offered in a catalog – only in the ONLINE STORE.

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

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love.

Stampin’ Up! DSP Fun Fold

Posted on March 17, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Friday morning… oh wait, that needs to be read with a bit of Irish brogue… good Fridee mornin’ 😀 Happy St. Patty’s day 👍. I have three fun cards for you today – pretty much made the same, just with different Designer Series Papers. The first is the Hello, Irresistible DSP from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and the Irresistible Bloom Bundle.

Stampin' Up! Irresistible Blooms Bundle, inside

Hello, Irresistible DSP, Fine Shimmer Paper in gold, Soft Sea Foam and Flirty Flamingo for the card back… + the Irresistible Blooms Bundle for the Flowers and leaves. You can see in the photo showing the inside of the card how the DSP shows off. Loose Frosted Dots were added for glam.

Stampin' Up! Happy Forest Friends inside

Happy Forest Friends DSP is the show-off on this card. Additions to make it: Smoky Slate & Fine Shimmer Paper thin strips, Happier than Happy Bundle (butterfly & sentiment) and a bit of Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack in Crumb Cake. So Saffron card stock was used for card back.

Stampin' Up! Happy Forest Friends DSP without wrap

Stampin' Up! Happy Forest Friends DSP, no wrap, inside

Here again, the show-off is the Happy Forest Friends DSP, but without folding it back on itself.. & it shows off the back of the DSP when opening the card. So Saffron for the card back & Soft Suede for the sentiment banner + the Essential Tag Punch. Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels were added to the tag. These are such fun cards to have on hand to add sentiments to when needed. And here’s how to do cards 1 & 2.

Cut DSP 5 1/2 x 6, score on long side (with scene right side up) @ 1/2 on left and 4 1/2 on right end. Burnish. TIP: this creates a card front 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 and is best with any DSP that has a ‘scene’.
Add card back (4 3/16 x 5 1/2) to 1/2 end of DSP. Best way to do this is to add adhesive to the 1/2″ end of DSP (inside) & slip card back in the fold and close the card front.
Add the two 1/2″ strips to inside of the right end of the DSP
Add adhesive to back of strips & back of DSP on right end and fold to front on burnish. This shows the back side of the DSP which coordinates so well with the card front. When opening the card, the ‘back’ of the DSP adds a great pattern for the inside of the card.
Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 added to card for writing. A 1/2″ strip of the DSP was added to further show the DSP

Card 3 was even simpler, with the entire card front showing the DSP without it folding back on itself. I still used the same DSP size 5 1/2 x 6 and scored @ 1 1/4, making certain when scoring the ‘scene’ is right side up 😀And the card back was So Saffron 4 3/16 x 5 1/2.

Here are the three cards with envelopes – great variety with same basic template. Love how the ‘scene’ of the DSP is the primary focus – at least in the last two cards. This does show you how to give variety to a basic layout. To see another card with this same layout, please look here.

OK, want to buy products to make this card? Here ya go… And remember to use my HOST CODE XFYQSSE9 when shopping with me. . Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards. 😁👍 Please note… I have had to remove card stock as a free item due to increased cost of mailing – ugh.

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$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 1 March

GET YOURS NOW! Click here to go my store to see more of the many kits available.

This kit includes:

9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
Gold, pearlized embellishments.
The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete.

Go to my ONLINE STORE to see all that is available. Just make sure my name is listed as your demonstrator when you check out and use my current HOST CODE XFYQSSE9

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

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love.

Stampin’ Up! Rhino Ready & Radiating Stitched Dies for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on March 16, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome, welcome… to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a fun sketch challenge today to get our creative juices flowing. It will be fun to see what the others on the team share.

Stampin' Up! Rhino Ready & Radiating Stitched Dies

Here’s my card. These Ready Rhinos bundle are just too cute ~ I just HAD to make another card with them. And this is my first play with the Radiating Stitched Dies and I’m really liking them too. Both of these are part of the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES found on the online store. You may find that link here. But let’s get back to the card… The card base is Mossy Meadow cut as an A2 tent fold. The largest of the Radiating Stitched Dies was used to die cut Happy Forest Friends DSP and was adhered to the card base with Stampin’ Seal. The next to largest of the Radiating Stitched Dies was used to die cut the Sahara Sand layer and that was added to the card front with dimensionals. The rhino was stamped in Memento ink on a Basic White scrap, then colored with Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. Be sure to leave a little white areas for depth :O) The rhino was die cut with the Rhino Ready Dies. To die cut the leaves, I looked for a green DSP that had some variation to it and found it in the Hues of Happiness DSP pack – so… die cut 4 palm leaves, two small & two larger using the Rhino Ready Dies. I also stamped the sentiment in Memento ink on another Basic White scrap (sentiment is from Rhino Ready stamp set) and die cut that with a banner die from the Gingko Branch Dies.

I put dimensionals on the ends of the sentiment banner & Stampin’ Seal in between and placed it on the card. I added the rhino with dimensionals only on his right side, then slipped the palm leaves under the rhino, adding with liquid glue. My final touch for the card front was placing the three Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls for a bit of glam.

Stampin' Up! Rhino Ready & Radiating Stitched Dies, inside

I have to say, I really like the inside of this card. Maybe it’s the texture per the Radiating Stitched Dies. Here’s what I did… I used the largest of the Radiating Stitched Dies to die cut a panel of Old Olive card stock, then die cut with the next smaller Radiating Stitched Die a panel of Basic White. I adhered the remaining palm leaf die cut earlier from the Rhino Ready Dies, with liquid glue. I then stamped the birthday sentiment using the Rhino Ready stamp with Memento ink. Both the Old Olive panel and the Basic White piece were adhered with Stampin’ Seal and the card was complete.

Stampin' Up! Rhino Ready and Radiating Stitched Dies card & envelope

For the envelope I simply added a panel of the Happy Forest Friends DSP to the flap and called it enough. Love the Rhino Ready Bundle and the Radiating Stitched Dies – both from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. All other items to make this card are in a catalog. Everything is listed below when you are ready to purchase.

Now it is time to hop on to Carol and see what she has created… or click on a name to take you to another blog. Whatever you do, enjoy the hop!

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday blog hop, next button

Terry Lynn Bright ~ you are here!

Carol Buckalew

OK, want to buy products to make this card? Here ya go… And remember to use my HOST CODE XFYQSSE9 when shopping with me. . Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards. 😁👍 Please note… I have had to remove card stock as a free item due to increased cost of mailing – ugh.

For every $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping & taxes) and when you add my current Host Code, you will earn 1 STAR Reward. Orders of $49.99 or below DO NOT earn any rewards.Example $50 = 1 STAR Reward, $100 = 2 STAR Rewards , $150 = 3 STAR Rewards etc. When you have earned 8 STAR Rewards you will get a FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice, and mailed directly to you! Is that a deal or what??? You also earn my monthly Online Class Tutorial of exclusive projects when you place an order. For any order $50 or more you will also receive 1 free gift from me valued up to $10. PRODUCTS FOR THIS CARD BELOW!

Stampin' Up! Colorful Kaleidosope kit parts

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COLORFUL KALEIDOSCOPE KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 1 March

GET YOURS NOW! Click here to go my store to see more of the many kits available.

THIS KIT INCLUDES:

9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
Gold, pearlized embellishments.
The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete.

Go to my ONLINE STORE to see all that is available. Just make sure my name is listed as your demonstrator when you check out!

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

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love.

Stampin’ Up! True Beauty Bundle for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

Posted on March 14, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Oh goodness… daffodils are in bloom, crocus & star flower too, & jonquils – it’s begging, the transition to S-P-R-I-N-G! And the theme for today is Spring Celebration! Does that seem appropriate or what! So glad you joined us to see what we have created for you.

My card uses the Awash in Beauty DSP as its focus & I have used True Beauty stamp set and it’s coordinating Organic Beauty Dies to enhance the project. Let’s take a peek.

Stampin' Up! True Beauty Bundle for Spring Celebration hop.3/14/23

Designer Series Paper most often has two sides, one is highly decorated, the other side is more subtle. I’m calling this the DSP Wrap-Around. It may be called something else by other folks, but this is what I’m calling it. 😀 Let me tell you why by explaining how to create this card for yourself.

Begin with a piece of Awash in Beauty DSP cut 5 1/2 x 6 and score on the long side at 1/2″ and 4 3/4. The long side is the direction of the ‘landscape’ of the DSP. Burnish the score lines, folding the 1/2″ back and the 4 3/4 score forward. With this Awash in Beauty DSP, the forward section is the part that shows the pink & white check. The next step is to find two coordinating 1/2 x 5 1/2 strips that bring out the colors of the DSP. Here I chose Granny Apple Green and Polished Pink. These strips were adhered to the wrap around of the DSP on the right, then the DSP was adhered to itself on this same side to make it flat. This created a coordinating fabulous edging! Next, I took a piece of Blushing Bride card stock cut just shy of 4 1/4 in width and a full 5 1/2 in length, and adhered it to the 1/2″ end of the Awash in Beauty DSP to create a full card. More decoration was needed, so I die cut a Basic White and a Balmy Blue ‘spray’. I used a Blending Brush and Balmy Blue ink to create some detail of the ‘spray’ and a depth on the Balmy Blue die cut. Next I used a Dark Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends to add some ‘depth’ to the flowers. I adhered the two ‘sprays’ together, creating a shadow effect with the white. I added this to the card front with dimensionals, tied a bow with Metallic Woven Ribbon in Sweet Sorbet and added it to the spray with a rolled up glue dot. The last step for the front was to do the banner: stamped with the True Beauty stamp set and Polished Pink ink on a Basic White strip; die cut with a die from Sending Dies for the sentiment banner. This was adhered with dimensionals and the card front was complete.

Stampin' Up! True Beauty Bundle for Amy's Inkin' Krew Blog Hop, inside

For the inside… I stamped the flower from True Beauty stamp set in Polished Pink ink, to coordinate with the DSP card front! It looks simple – and great! I used a dab of Merry Merlot on my finger to add color to the flower center (you could use a sponge dauber but my finger was very handy!)

Stampin' Up! True Beauty bundle. Amy's Inkin' Krew Blog Hop group. 3/14/23

I stamped the same flower from True Beauty stamp set on the envelope front and called the envelope done. I like the simplicity!!! And I love this flower!

Now it’s time to visit Amy Koenders or in fact to visit someone else in the group. Please click on the ‘next’ button or the ‘previous’ button or click on a name! Happy hopping!

Stampin' Up! AIK Inkin' Krew Team blog hop.3/14. previous

Stampin' Up! AIK Inkin' Krew blog hop 3/14/23.next

Products to make this card…

Please use my CURRENT HOST CODE: XFYQSSE9 when shopping with me. . Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards. 😁👍 Please note… I have had to remove card stock as a free item due to increased cost of mailing – ugh.

Stampin’ Up! Showing off Embossing Folder Card

Posted on March 13, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Monday morning! Have your recuperated yet from the time change? I’m so wishing it would come to an end… just sayin’. My card today is to show off three embossing folders that are part of the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Stampin’ Up! has in their online store. This is a new program – the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and new products will be shared March, July & November. They are products that will never be shown in a catalog and may or may not be replenished. Confusing? Well somewhat. But the thing is – if you like it, get it right away so you have it to use and you won’t regret if it sells out and doesn’t return.

Stampin'n Up! Embossing Folders from ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

What I like about this card is the simplicity of the layout, the bright colors and the showing off of the embossing folders, texture. I also like the oval ‘cuz it balances out the other shapes shown in the DSP and the embossing folders. About the embossing folders: flowers, thumbnail glass dots & cross hatch – these are the designs they create.

This IS a colorful card! The background is a layer of the Brights 6×6 DSP in Granny Apple Green. Love the plaid!!! And it’s adhered to a Granny Apple
Green card base. The embossing folders come as a set of three (3) from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES as I mentioned before. And I wanted to really showcase these folders – they have fun shapes and create lots of opportunity for use. These were run through the Cut & Emboss machine with 4 x 5 1/4 card stock, then cut down for use on this card. These were adhered to a Tahitian Tide panel and that was added to the card front with dimensionals. The ribbon is a two-in-one… I created this by putting a strip of tear & tape on the burlap ribbon (from Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo pack) and adding two lengths of Metallic Woven Ribbon in Parakeet Party on the tear & tape. The oval is a die cut from Fabulous Frames Dies, stamped in Tahitian Tide ink using the Sentimental Park stamp set. The cross-hatch also comes from that stamp set & uses Granny Apple Green ink. The embellishments are the 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots in Tahitian Tide.

Stampin' Up! EF Online Exclusives, inside

The inside of the card is a simple cross hatch from the Sentimental Park stamp set, stamped in Granny Apple Green on a Basic White panel. I need room for my special thanks to this person!

Stampin' Up! EMBOSSING FOLDER show off card & envelope

The envelope has more cross hatching in Granny Apple Green ink from Sentimental Park stamp set, and the flap has a panel of Brights 6×6 DSP in Granny Apple Green. Talk about a cheerful card! This could easily be a birthday card… just change the sentiment banner 😀

Products to make this card are listed below. Please use my CURRENT HOST CODE: XFYQSSE9 when shopping with me. . Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards. 😁👍 Please note… I have had to remove card stock as a free item due to increased cost of mailing – ugh. Card cuts may be found at the end of this post.

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget!

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COLORFUL KALEIDOSCOPE KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 1 March

GET YOURS NOW! Click here to go my store to see more of the many kits available.

THIS KIT INCLUDES:

9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
Gold, pearlized embellishments.
The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete.

Best way to see what’s available is to go to the ONLINE STORE …Click here to go my store.

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

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love.

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Terry Lynn Bright, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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