Stampin’ Up! Doggone Friends Note

Posted on January 21, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

I had such fun working on this card. For one thing, I’m a dog lover and this stamp, Doggone Friends, just makes me smile. It’s single large stamp in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog. I used the Notes of Nature stamp set (also from that catalog) to create the sentiment and taped off a portion to use just the part I needed.

Here’s the scoop:

* Thick Basic White 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
* Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 run through the Basics 3D embossing Folder (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE), Cross Hatch – adhere to card base front
* Stamp Doggone Friends image on Basic White with Memento ink; trim to 2 3/4 x 4 1/4
* Add stamped image to Crumb Cake card stock – 2 7/8 x 4 3/8; then to Basic Black card stock 3 x 4 1/2
* Wrap with Black Twine from Basic Twine Essentials Pack, twice around and tie bow. Secure bow with glue dot.
* Add these to card front with dimensionals.
* Using 2″ Circle Punch (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE), punch a Vellum circle; add over twine with mini dimensionals
* Stamp sentiment from Notes of Nature stamp set in Memento ink, taping off the rest of the sentiment. Adhere to Vellum with Stasmpin’ Seal
* Add Classic Matte Dots for embellishment

Stampin' Up! Doggone Friends card, inside

For the inside…Trim remaining piece from original stamping to fit Basic White panel (4 x 5 1/4). Mine is about 1 1/4 as I wanted full dog faces to show!

Stampin' Up! Doggone Friends card & envelope

For the envelope… A bit of Zany Zoo DSP for the envelope as I wanted to stick with the black & white idea :O) For the front, I cut another section of the remaining stamped piece of Doggone Friends for the card front and adhered it in place with Stampin’ Seal. And that was it! I LOVE THIS CARD!!!! It’s friendly, can be used for a man or woman and for all kinds of occasions. The other part is, change the colors, use just about any DSP in lieu of the stamped panel, use ribbon instead of twine. It’s a fabulous layout.

To get your hands on this stamp and the sentiment stamp set, click here to order from me and the Jan-April 2024 Mini Catalog. The Basics 3D embossing folders (set of 3) and the 2″ Circle Punch are from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and can be added to your order here. The Thick Basic White, Basic White, Basic Black, Crumb Cake card stocks, Vellum, Memento ink, Classic Matte Dots and Basic Twine Essentials Pack are from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog – here.

Make sure you are shopping with me when you check out to receive my customer rewards. When your order is $50 prior to shipping and taxes I offer my customers a free items of choice from Stampin’ Up! products – valued to $10! And… during this time of Jan-Feb Sale-a-Bration, Stampin’ Up! offers FREE PRODUCT with qualified purchases. Click on the photo below to see what’s available.

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

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.

Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!

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

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!
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! Big Hugs with Perennial Postage

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

Good Saturday – shop, shop, shop til you drop. Have you done all that? The Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration catalogs went live Jan 4. If you do not have those catalogs or a demonstrator, please reach out to me and we’ll get those to you ‘likety split’.

My card today is another one of those that can be used for several different occasions: love you, thinking of you, congratulations, feel better soon, even Valentines – all that.

Stampin' Up! Big Hugs w/ Perennial Postage

To make this card, I used a Sweet Sorbet card base and covered the front with this wonderful stripe from Bee Mine DSP. I then die cut the Basic White with Scallop Contour Dies and cut another coordinating panel of Bee Mine DSP to fit inside the ‘stitch’ lines of the die cut. These were both adhered to the card front with liquid glue. With the Stitched Shape Dies, I created a circle from Basic White. I punched the heart using the Country Bouquet Punch ‘cuz I like the shape of the heart :O). I stamped the sentiment first with VersaMark then sprinkled it with white embossing powder then heat set it. The sentiment comes from Perennial Postage stamp set. I adhered this with liquid glue to the circle and the circle to the card front with dimensionals. I tied a double bow with White Bakers Twine and attached it with a glue dot.

Stampin' Up! Big Hugs w/ Perennial Postage, inside

For the inside… I had a scrap of the stripe from Bee Mine DSP and simply added it to the top of the Basic White panel, then punched several hearts – again with the Country Bouquet Punch. The Basic White heart is from a scrap that had been embossed with the Tile 3D embossing folder and i really liked how it made the heart sort of ‘come alive’. These were adhered with liquid glue and the inside was complete.

Stampin' Up! Perennial Postage card & envelope

For the envelope, another punched heart with the Country Bouquet Punch for the envelope front and another piece of the stripe from Bee Mine DSP for the flap – and done!

If you wish to shop with me and don’t have a demonstrator, please connect with me and I’ll get a catalog to you lickety-split. You can also view the catalog online by clicking the image below

For every $50 you spend (prior to shipping and handling) you can receive FREE product from the Sale-a-Bration catalog. Click here to see those products.

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.

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 NOW

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!

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!

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

and Happy Shopping!

Stampin’ Up! Perennial Lavender Suite

Posted on January 4, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

TODAY’S THE DAY… the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog AND the Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration Catalog go LIVE. Whoopie! So here’s my card today, showcasing Painted Lavender Bundle and Perennial Postage AND the Perennial Lavender DSP– all are part of a suite of products found on pages 22-25.

I’ve used several of the suite products to make this card… Softly Sophisticated embossing folder is a FREE item in the Sale-a-Bration catalog with a qualifying purchase. It’s the background for this card and I love the delicate imprint. The next layer is a Crumb Cake piece die cut with the Scalloped Contours Dies. On that is Gorgeous Grape card stock, cut to fit inside the stitched lines of the die cut. Then of course is this stunning DSP – Perennial Lavender DSP, cut just a wee bit smaller. These three layers were adhered together and added to the Thick Basic White card base and embossing folder with dimensionals. I then die cut three ‘stems’: the largest from Lost Lagoon card stock, and the two smaller in Gorgeous Grape & Basic White. These dies come from Perennial Lavender Dies and were attached with liquid glue. I pulled out the Deckled Rectangle Dies to cut another piece of Crumb Cake for the sentiment. The stamped sentiment comes from Perennial Postage stamp set & is stamped in Crumb Cake ink. Before adhering the sentiment with dimensionals, I tied a large bow using the Woven Metallic Ribbon in Orchid Oasis and attached it with a glue dot and the sentiment panel goes right over it. I like the sparkle of the ribbon and how the shades of purple flow together and compliment one another. I think I’m going to have to add a few of the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems that are part of this suite!

Stampin' Up! Perennial Lavender Suite card, inside

For the inside… on a Basic White panel I stamped the sentiment in Crumb Cake ink slightly off-center (from Perennial Postage stamp set), then stamped the lovely floral bouquet (from Painted Lavender stamp set) in stamped off Highland Heather ink. This creates a wonderfully feminine effect that coordinates with the feminine front of the card.

Stampin' Up! Perennial Lavender Suite card & envelope

For the envelope, I stamped the same floral bouquet from Painted Lavender stamp set in stamped off Highland Heather ink on the envelope front. Love, love – and hope you do as well.

The sentiments used for this card make it an all occasion card that can be used for thinking of you to birthday greeting to missing you. I really like this flexibility!

OK – how to get these…. the suite number is 162613 or items can be ordered separately. Unless there is something I really, realloy don’t want in a suite of prodcuts, I usually order the full suite – one number does it all. And just so you know, there is no advantage other than inputting one number as opposed to several numbers on the order form. The bottom price is the same.

If you do not have a demonstrator and need a catalog, I can remedy that :O) Just let me know!

Sales Period: 4 January to 30 April 2024

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: 30 April 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)

Online: 30 April 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Click here to see what is available in this catalog

Along with the Mini catalog comes a special… Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-bration cattie

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

Sale-A-Bration Sales Period: 4 January–29 February 2024

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: 29 February 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: 29 February 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

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.

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 NOW

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

and Happy Shopping!

Stampin’ Up! Meandering Meadows DSP with Frame

Posted on December 24, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s Christmas Eve morning and excitement is in the air! Before I get too far into my post and the card of the day, let me say thank you to those who follow my blog, post comments, purchase from me, are on my team – all that. Stampin’ Up! has afforded me the opportunity to share my creativity in a whole new way and I so appreciate all of you for sharing in my journey. So, thank you.

Family arrives later today for several days and I will be taking a bit of a break while they are here. I want my focus to be on them and not running to my computer to check for messages concerning this paper crafting business. Yes, each of you is important but family is a priority while they are here – thank you for understanding.

I had this Meandering Meadows DSP on my desk still and couldn’t help but continue playing with it. This time I added this wonderful ‘frame’ that is part of the Garden Meadows Dies. It is die cut from Very Vanilla card stock and added to the DSP with dimensionals. The DSP is adhered to Melon Mambo card stock just slightly larger and that is attached to a Blueberry Bushel card base with dimensionals. I added three Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies buzzing around the flowers for a bit of ‘meadow feeling’.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment in Basic Gray ink on a Very Vanilla panel, then the flowers at the bottom in Garden Green ink. This is a precious stamp! The Very Vanilla panel is added to another Melon Mambo piece just slightly larger then into the inside of the card base – and done!

Stampin' Up! Garden Meadows card & envelope

On the envelope I adhered the remaining piece of the Meandering Meadows 6×6 piece, just turned it to the other side. Then stamped that same sweet flower bunch in Garden Green ink on the front.

This set can be found in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES of the Stampin’ Up! store – which you may find right here: Garden Meadows stamp set & dies, Meandering Meadows DSP AND the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds elements. The card stock, envelopes and inks are all part of the Annual catalog which may be found here.

Coming soon is the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog and with that, it means some products from the Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog will be retiring.

From 21 November 2023–3 January 2024, you can stock up on your favorite seasonal products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies! So, what are you waiting for? Start shopping and selling! After all, a selection of Last Chance Products will only be available while supplies last.

CLICK HERE to view the Carryover list and you should be able to print it as well

CLICK HERE to view the Last Chance Products List – print this one too

If you have questions, reach out to me!

YOU CAN ORDER RIGHT HERE!

NEW KIT ADDED!

Make friendships blossom with floral handmade cards full of kind words. It’s time to spread love and kindness this season!

163235

PAINTED WISHES KIT

$14.00 USD | $20.00 CAD

Available starting 5 December

This kit includes printed die cuts in English, French, German, and Dutch.

This kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, sequins, and gold cord
Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

Sales Period: 4 January to 30 April 2024

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: 30 April 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)

Online: 30 April 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Click here to see what is available in this catalog

Along with this catalog comes a special… Sale-a-bration

Sale-A-Bration Sales Period: 4 January–29 February 2024

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: 29 February 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: 29 February 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

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.

Want to join my team and get benefits now? Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!

JOIN NOW

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

Stampin’ Up! Meandering Meadows DSP Simple Card

Posted on December 22, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning! Today’s card is super simple – intentionally. I’m interested in making several of these to use as a quick notice of thinking of you, or concern, or birthday, or just a note, whether it be of appreciation or thanks or hello friend. I love the color contrasts in this DSP and for the simple layers. Behold… Meandering Meadows 6×6 DSP.

Stampin' Up! Meandering Meadows DSP, hello

Blueberry Bushel is one of the coordinating colors for this DSP and I used it for my card base (4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2). I trimmed the Meandering Meadows DSP to 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 and adhered it to Petal Pink just slightly larger. These two panels were added to the card base with dimensionals. As a final touch, three birds were added from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds. They show beautifully because they are brass!

Stampin' Up! Meandering Meadows DSP hello, inside

For the inside… I stamped the sentiment in Basic Gray ink onto a Basic White panel, and it comes from the Garden Meadow stamp set, then added a strip of the Meandering Meadows 6×6 DSP to the bottom (a continuation of the pattern from the card front). This was added to another panel of Petal Pink just slightly larger, then into the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Meandering Meadows DSP card & envelope

The envelope flap got more of the same panel of Meandering Meadow DSP, just the other side of that 6×6 piece to create the card front! On the front of the envelope, I stamped the floral image in Basic Gray ink as it simulates the flowers in the scene on the card front. :O) Stampin’ Up! is really clever in the way they pair the DSP with stamp bundles – and actually, these are all a part of a suite of products in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. You may find that link here.

If you have questions, reach out to me!

YOU CAN ORDER RIGHT HERE!

CLICK HERE to view the Carryover list and you should be able to print it as well

CLICK HERE to view the Last Chance Products List – print this one too

NEW KIT ADDED!

Make friendships blossom with floral handmade cards full of kind words. It’s time to spread love and kindness this season!

163235

PAINTED WISHES KIT

$14.00 USD | $20.00 CAD

Available starting 5 December

This kit includes printed die cuts in English, French, German, and Dutch.

This kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, sequins, and gold cord
Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

Sales Period: 4 January to 30 April 2024

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: 30 April 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)

Online: 30 April 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Click here to see what is available in this catalog

Along with this catalog comes a special… Sale-a-bration

Sale-A-Bration Sales Period: 4 January–29 February 2024

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: 29 February 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: 29 February 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

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.

JOIN NOW

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

Stampin’ Up! December Paper Pumpkin is a WOW!

Posted on December 20, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning! My December Paper Pumpkin arrived yesterday and with no outside obligations last night I set right to work to put it together. The cards are gorgeous… and spring-like. There’s even a clear box for them so they can be given as a gift :O)

Here’s the first card & envelope.

Here’s card 2 with envelope.

Card 3 & envelope.

These last two photos show the envelope front and the acetate box with all nine cards inside. Notice there is a wrap around (belly band) piece with a single flower attached. Stampin’ Up! really went all out with this months kit. I love everything about them – and they took such a short time putting them together. I felt no need to come up with alternatives either – these are so pretty. At least for me – they fit the bill perfectly!

This kit is appropriately called All The Best and makes nine gorgeous cards. I’m hoping to pick up a refill or two when they become available. If you would like to start a Paper Pumpkin subscription, you can do that here. There are various types of subscriptions and you can find that info here.

The subscription period for the January kit began 11 December. We’re very excited to share with you a sneak peek at the upcoming kits and their unique features. Remember that with each kit comes a stamp set and an ink spot. It’s a great way to start a collection.

Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more with the Lovely Lavender Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit coordinates with the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection in the new Jan-Ap 2024 Mini Catalog.

January Paper Pumpkin Kit Details:

Kit Name: Lovely Lavender

This kit includes:

Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes
4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front
Precut paper pieces and linen thread
Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Berry Burst

Stampin’ Up! Kraft Note Cards

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

Good morning! Here we are at the end of another week – whoa, it’s going by so quickly. I’ve had trouble with my computer for too many days now. All of a sudden everything started working again… I am shocked but pleased as punch! Photos are coming through – in other words, being synched to my computer – amazing! I’ll keep my finger crossed :O)

In my most recent card class we have been playing with the Kraft Note Cards which come as a set of 20 note cards & envelopes plus a box that is ready to put together. We have also been using the Abundant Beauty Masks to create the cards and decorate the box. And each persons personality is coming through in their own way. Today I’ll share photos of my box.

Stampin' Up! Kraft Note Card Box w/ Abundant Beauty Masks.1

Stampin' Up! Kraft Noe Cards w/ Abundant Beauty Masks

Stampin' Up! Kraft Noe Cards w/ Abundant Beauty Masks side view with Belly Band

Stampin' Up! Kraft Note Card Box Bottom w/ Abundant Beauty Masks

In the first photo you can see the many layers of the Abundant Beauty floral mask. I used five layers, each colored with Blending Brushes & Crushed Curry for an overall color, then Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and maybe even some Real Red. It’s multi layered just as most flowers are not one solid color. The flower centers are Crushed Curry followed by soft Early Espresso – all using Blending Brushes. The second photo shows that I added Wink of Stella to many of the petals for a bit of bling. To color the larger leaves that are part of the mask, I used Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock for shading the tips of the leaves – of course with Blending Brushes. The additional leaves were stamped in those same two colors and Layering Leaves stamp set and the coordinating Leaves Punch. The bow was made with Copper Ribbon from the Burlap & Ribbon Combo Pack, plus a bit of Linen Thread. It’s adhered with a couple of glue dots.

This floral display sits on two die cuts of Designer Series Papers using the Countryside Corners Dies. The larger panel is die cut from Masterfully Made DSP and the top layer is Winter Meadow DSP. These two were adhered together with dimensionals then attached to the belly band with Tear ‘n Tape. The belly band is 2 1/2″ wide x 12 and is cut from Tartan Foil SDSP in Lost Lagoon.

The box… prior to putting it together, I used the houndstooth mask to completely cover the bottom and sides of the box, keeping the mask going in the same direction. I used post-it tape to hold it in place in each section. The color is Early espresso ink with the Blending Brushes of course and I tried to vary the depth of color.

To order Stampin’ Up! products, please use this link to my online store. The Seasonal Sale is for products in the ANNUAL CATALOG ONLY. You will find ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Clearance Rack, Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog, kits, Paper Pumpkin – you name it. Shop at your convenience :O)

When ordering from me please use my NEW HOST CODE HSJD7BR6 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. The November Tutorial features the beautiful Winter Meadow suite of products which can found in the Jul-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog on pages 36-38!

Join my team here and still order these products as part of your starter kit – wow! Great time to join!!!

Other fun products Stampin’ Up! has right now…

NEW KIT (THE BEST DESTINATION KIT) ADDED AS OF NOVEMBER 1!

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THE BEST DESTINATION KIT

$20.00 USD | $28.00 CAD

Available starting 1 November 1.

This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe.

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce

Kits can be ordered using this link to my online store.

Paper Pumpkin is an all time favorite for many. Each month something new appears in your mailbox. Nov 11 to Dec 10 is the ALL THE BEST PP Kit. Send a wish to all your loved ones with the December Paper Pumpkin Kit! It comes with nine card fronts, three each of three designs, and nine coordinating envelopes. It has paper pieces detailed with gold foil, embellishments, an all-occasion stamp set, and an acetate box where you can store your finished cards! You can gift the kit itself or the finished product in the acetate box; either way, it’s the perfect last minute gift for any occasion.

ACETATE BOX

The All the Best Paper Pumpkin Kit comes with an acetate box that fits your finished cards and envelopes! This makes easy storage of a finished product or allows you to gift your cards to someone. The kit also comes with a belly-band, so you can add your own personal touch to the box. Subscribe by 10 December to make a handmade gift for those you love.

GOLD FOIL DETAILS

The paper pieces in the December Paper Pumpkin kit have gold foil detailing. Whether it’s an elegant boarder, or woven into the floral artwork, it’s a detail that will surely catch your recipient’s eye! It’s the perfect way to take any paper craft to the next level.

HAND DRAWN ARTWORK

The beauty of the December Paper Pumpkin Kit lies in the hand drawn artwork. The bright blue skies and elegant yellow flowers compliment the different design elements perfectly. It’s a simple yet sophistacted design that will catch any recipient’s eye!

Subscribe to the December Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December by clicking here!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed my card today. Would love to hear from you. If I can be of help in some way, please let me know.

Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine from OnStage@ Home

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

Good morning! It’s the ‘day after’ the OnStage@Home event… (now two days after – – – computer issues put a stymie on everything!) and there were several demonstrators from around the world providing tips, tricks and sharing some ideas on new products that will be offered in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog. As demonstrators and those of us who attended the @Home event, we were able to order the Bee Mine Suite of products and make a card with card cuts provided by Stampin’ Up! I did that and today’s card is one we made. This is a fairly simple card, one that could work with new stampers.

Stampin' Up! Bee My Valentine OnStage@Home card, front

This card uses Daffodil Delight as the card base, and a stamped layer added with dimensionals. The stamped layer uses the honeycomb stamp in the Bee My Valentine stamp set and Daffodil Delight ink. Also, stamp the sentiment in Memento ink from Bee My Valentine stamp set. Adhere the two panels of Bee Mine 12×12 DSP at an angle using Stampin’ Seal. Stamp the portions of the bee in Memento ink on Basic White scraps and punch out with the coordinating Bee Builder Punch. Adhere parts together with small dots of liquid glue and add to card front with dimensionals. I added the fun Pool Party heart from the Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers pack that is also part of the suite.

Stampin' Up! Bee My Valentine OnStage@Home card, inside

I added a strip of the plaid Bee Mine 12×12 DSP with Stampin’ Seal, then fussy cut this adorable bee holding a heart from the other side of this Bee Mine 12×12 DSP and adhered it in place with liquid glue – all on a Basic White panel.

Stampin' Up! Bee My Valentine OnStage@Home card & envelope

And here’s the card & envelope. Remember, no naked envelopes! More of the Bee Mine 12×12 DSP on the flap and trimmed to fit. On the front… these cute hearts from Bee My Valentine stamp set, stamped in Pool Party ink all along the bottom. Very cute! Love this bee & it’s coordinating punch. There are at least three options for bee faces in this set.

Ok – so I ‘hear’ the question… how do I get my hands on this set of products?

wait until January 2024 to order as a customer
Join my team here to be able to order Dec 5 as a demonstrator. (Yep – I got mine early as I was attending the OnStage@Home event!)

To order Stampin’ Up! products, please use this link to my online store. You will find ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Clearance Rack, Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog, kits, Paper Pumpkin – you name it. Shop at your convenience :O)

Seasonal Sale Nov 14-16

I sent an email late yesterday when it was announced about this Seasonal sale – but here’s all the pertinent info.

Sales Period: 14–16 November 2023

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: 16 November 2023 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)

Online: 16 November 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

10% off ribbons and trims.
15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.
20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.
Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available. This is a limited time offer.
Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.
Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. We will do everything we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.
Please note: Some items may sell out due to high demand. The discount will automatically be applied to qualifying items that are in stock. Per our updated policy, backorders are not available.

NEW KIT (THE BEST DESTINATION KIT) ADDED AS OF NOVEMBER 1!

163186

THE BEST DESTINATION KIT

$20.00 USD | $28.00 CAD

Available starting 1 November 1.

This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe.

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce

Kits can be ordered using this link to my online store.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed my card today. Would love to hear from you. If I can be of help in some way, please let me know.

Stampin’ Up! Artistic Bundle with Garden Walk 6×6 DSP

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

Good Wednesday – rainy here and c-o-o-l. It will probabbly be a brisk walk today. I’ve had Garden Walk 6×6 DSP on my work table and have been playing. I’m also using the Artistically Inked stamp set & the coordinating Artistic Dies & lots of Basic White

Stampin' Up! Artistic Bundle with Garden Walk 6x6

This is a very feminine card… I love the contrast of the small flowers in the Garden Walk 6×6 DSP and the Artistic Die cut in Basic White. The large flower is so similar in shape as those in the DSP and the leaves the same shape – they just ‘fit’ so well together. And of course, the very feminine Scalloped Contour Dies add a nice touch. The Garden Walk 6×6 DSP are each layered on Pretty Peacock card stock just slightly larger. The sentiment is stamped in Pretty Peacock ink and comes from the Artistically Inked stamp set. The background is Basic White that has been run through the Basics 3D Embossing Folder called Crosshatch. (It is an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE set of 3 embossing folders.) The card base is Thick Basic White card stock.

Stampin' Up! Artistic Bundle with Garden Walk 6x6 DSP, inside

This set of three leaves is part of a die cut from a couple of days ago using the Artistic Dies and cut from Basic White card stock. I simply trimmed it to fit as shown :O). The very narrow strip of DSP is from Garden Walk 6×6 DSP and matches the diagonal stripe on the card front. These are adhered to a Basic White panel which is then added to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Artistic Bundle w/ Garden Walk 6x6 DSP card & envelope

For the envelope, another piece of the Garden Walk 6×6 DSP adhered to the flap and trimmed to fit. On the front is this set of three sweet flowers from Artistically Inked stamp set, stamped in Calypso Coral. The stems and leaves were added with a Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blend.

Want to purchase the supplies for this card? Supplies can be ordered using this link to my online store. You will find ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Clearance Rack, Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog, kits, Paper Pumpkin – you name it. Shop at your convenience :O)

When ordering from me please use my NEW HOST CODE HSJD7BR6 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!

NEW KIT ADDED AS OF NOVEMBER 1 – TODAY!

Stampin' Up! Best Destination Kit stamp set

163186

THE BEST DESTINATION KIT

$20.00 USD | $28.00 CAD

Available starting 1 November

This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe.

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce

Supplies can be ordered using this link to my online store.

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

Stampin’ Up! Double Box Fun Fold for Class

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

Good morning! Sunshine today – and I mean FULL sunshine. After 5 full days of rain and haze and cloud cover, the shining sun is very welcome… Today’s card was inspired by one of my teammates, Carol Buckelew. I love this fun fold – so very easy and creates a stand up card that’s fun to show off. After I made a couple of them, we made this in my card class Thursday.

Stampin' Up! Double Box Fun Fold w/ One Horse Open Sleigh DSP

I used the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP both for this card and another and in the card class as well. I love how each has a different scene. (You’ll see each of the others in the photos below) I also incorporated the Forever Forest stamp set (used on the card back) and coordinating Forever Forest Dies (for the die cut trees on the front). The circle was made using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

Dimensions / Card Cuts

Card Base 1: 4 1/4 x 9 3/8 scored on the long side @ 3/8, 1 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 7/8
- DSP for this base 1: 4 1/8 x 5 3/8; 4 1/8 x 1 3/8
Card Base 2: 3 1/2 x 5 1/8 scored on the long side @ 3/8 & 1 3/8
- DSP for base 2: 3 3/8 x 3 58; 3 3/8 x 7/8
DSP for envelope flap: 2 1/4 x 6

Burnish score lines for Base 1; add DSP to long unscored end of base 1. Add Tear ‘n Tape to 3/8″ end fold under, then lay flat at 2 7/8 score line and adhere to make ‘box’. Adhere 1 3/8 DSP to appropriate panel – refer to photos. Add Tear ‘n Tape to 3/8″ section of base 2.

Stampin' Up! Double Box Fun Fold directions.1

Turn Base 2 to wrong side and center on Base 1, top, bottom, left & right. Add Stampin’ Seal as shown; turn over to right side and adhere to Base 1.

Remove Tear ‘n Tape & adhere to create box 2

Wow – almost there! Add 3 3/8 x 3 5/8 DSP to Base 2 front, then adhere 7/8 x 3 3/8 panel to panel to right of that.

Decorate front as desired. On this card I used the Forever Forest Dies to die cut two trees: one in Crumb Cake (smaller) and one in Pebbled Path. I layered them on a circle – die cut using Basic White and the Stylish Shapes Dies. I added Rhinestone Basic Jewels for a bit of glam. See photo.

Stampin' Up! Double Box fun fold.8, back of card

For the back of the card I stamped a Basic White panel (4 1/8 x 5 3/8) using the trees from the Forever Forest stamp set and Mossy Meadow ink. The sentiment is from the Night Divine stamp set and stamped in Pebbled Path ink. The envelope was simple: more of the same One Horse Open Sleigh DSP for the flap & trimmed to fit. :O) :O) :O) Such a FUN CARD….

Here’s another and those made in the card class. All use the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP from the NLINE EXCLUSIVES store.

The students really enjoyed this class – had so much fun and were creative in decorating the card front and the back as well. Unfortunately I didn’t take photos of the back of the card :O( ugh. I look forward to see what YOU do with this fun fold. Please share photos with me of your creations!

As you know, Stampin’ Up! is a company that keeps things alive and moving – so LOTS going on. And I have to say, I love that – lots of inspiration and opportunities. Speaking of which, there are two I want to share that are coming up VERY SOON!

The first – October 3 – 31:

Celebrate 35 Years with Us: Upcoming Starter Kit Special

We’re celebrating our 35th anniversary this year, and what better way to do that than with a special Starter Kit offer? From 3–31 October, new demonstrators will be able to choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit! I haven’t seen this opportunity before – so jump in! Let me know how I can help you :O)

The second is October 7:

Who: Everyone, including new customers!

When: 7 October 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: Free

Registration Dates: 6 September–7 October 2023

Connect with me to register for this event!

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Thanks for joining me today. May you have a beautiful day!

TLsBrightSpot

Terry Lynn Bright, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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