Stampin’ Up! Simple Fun Fold Note Card

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

It isn’t raining this morning! Wheee – maybe a bit of sunshine once we have daylight. It’s still dark here in NJ at 6 AM. This card is elegant due to the Shining Brightly DSP: deep Night of Navy & Gold are just stunning on Very Vanilla. And I’ve chosen to do this on a note card size, which when folded is 3 1/2 x 5. But it could easily be done on a standard A2 size card: just adjust the front score to maybe 1 3/4″ and change up the DSP measurements. I see another post opportunity! :O)

Isn’t this Shining Brightly DSP just stunning?! I’ve paired it with Something Fancy stamp set and Something Fancy Dies for the sentiment banner. And these Gold Holly Leaves and Loose Holly Gems and Sequins add a delicate and wonderful touch. I began by scoring the notecard front at 1 1/2 then folded that back on itself. I added the Sining Brightly 1 34 x 4 34 to the front left panel and another strip cut 1 14 x 4 34 to the folded back front section. Next I added another piece 1 34 x 4 34 to the inside right so that when it closes it really is noticeable.

The Very Vanilla sentiment banner was first wiped with an Embossing Buddy to remove any static, then I stamped the sentiment with VersaMark ink and sprinkled Gold Embossing Powder then heat set. After die cutting I added the Gold Holly Leaves and the cute red gems from Loose Holly Gems & Sequins. I added dimensionals only on the left side of banner and secured the banner in place. Nearly done!

Stampin' Up! Simple Fun Fold Note Card inside

For the inside I used the Leaf Punch and Distressed Gold SDSP to punch a leaf. I trimmed it into sections and adhered the multi-leaf section in the top left and the single leaf in the lower right. I added more red gems from the Loose Holly Gems and Sequins to pull it all together. This allows plenty of room for my message :O)

Stampin' Up! Simple Fun Fold Note Card & envelope

For the envelope – very simple… I used another panel of the Shining Brightly DSP to adhere to the flap & trimmed it to fit.

Note Cards are available in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog as are the Gold Holly Leaves; the Shining Brightly DSP and the Loose Holly Gems & Sequins are shown in the Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog.

You may shop the above catalog by clicking on the photo.

You may shop the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog here.

There is always LOTS going on in the Stampin’ Up 1 world – to keep you energized and excited and wanting to create & DO. October 7 is World Card Making DAY and Amy’s Inkin’ Krew is hosting an online event with demonstrators in the group (me too!). We start at 9 AM ET and go until the official start of Stampin’ Up’s event, then come back on again. Note… the times below are listed in MT – so adjust your time line for your area!

Stampin' Up! World Card Making Day event

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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Celebrate 35 Years with Us: Upcoming Starter Kit Special

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Stampin’ Up! Earthen Textures for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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

Good morning! We have a sketch challenge for today’s hop and it was extra fun.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog hop

Stampin' Up! Earthen Textures for the Hop 9/28

You can see I did not deviate from the sketch at all… and that’s unusual for me. I usually do something different. This is a great masculine card – and I have trouble making those. But this DSP: Earthen Elegance DSP is perfect for a ‘man card.’ I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to die cut the various patterns from the Earthen Elegance DSP. The card base is Copper Clay card stock (4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2) which coordinates with this designer series paper. I cut another piece of the Copper Clay just slightly smaller than the card front and ran it through a Basic 3D Embossing Folder (flower) from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. There are three embossing folders in this set. I wrapped a Copper Ribbon around it after embossing and secured it in back with Stampin’ Seal. The ribbon comes from the Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack found in the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. (You will find links both to the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and to the mini catalog below.) I then attached the die cut circles: the largest with liquid glue, the next size with dimensionals and the smallest with dimensionals and liquid glue where it overlaps. I added three Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots in Copper for a bit of glam. I also tied a knot with more of the Copper Ribbon and secured it in place with a glue dot. And the front was complete!

Stampin' Up! Earthen Elegance card inside

Stampin' Up!
Earthen Elegance card inside.2

I stamped the sentiment using Early Espresso ink with the Earthen Textures stamp set on a Basic White panel. I appreciate how clean the words are! I then ran a die through on this same panel from Earthen Textures Dies that does not cut, but leaves an impression instead. The second photo above shows that better.

Stampin' Up! Earthen Elegance card & envelope

For the envelope I used more of the Earthen Elegance DSP for the flap and trimmed it to fit. For the front, I stamped another sentiment from the Earthen Textures stamp set in Early Espresso ink – and one & done! I really like how this card turned out and alrecy know to whom it will be given :O)

Now… time to move on with the hop. Click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name to take you to each of those participating today. Have fun on the hop!

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop next button

For links to the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE STORE, click here. Be sure to check out the SPECIAL RELEASE DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS ALSO! They are available only while supplies last.

Stampin' Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog

For the Mini Catalog, click the image above to see all the very neat products available! Remember, these items are only available through the end of December!

October 7 is World Card Making DAY and Amy’s Inkin’ Krew is hosting an online event with demonstrators in the group (me too!). We start at 9 AM and go until the official start of Stampin’ Up’s event, then come back on again.

Who: Anyone!
When: 7 October from 2:00–5:00 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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Stampin’ Up! Z-Fold Pop Up Card w/ Gorgeously Made

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

Good Wednesday morning! We took our walk early this morning and it was sprinkling just a bit – and you know what, it was refreshing. :O) But you aren’t here for that… I have a really F-U-N card for you today.

Stampin' Up! Z-Fold card w/ Gorgeously Made

What I like about this card: colors, three dimension, texture and fun fold! All these wrapped up in one :O) I used Masterfully Made DSP for each of the panels; Gorgeously Made bundle for the die cuts and sentiment; Adhesive-Backed Sequin Trio Pack and Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack; and Vellum. The card base is Berry Burst. Here’s a view from the top.

Stampin' Up! Z-Fold Pop up card w/ Gorgeously Made, top view

Here’s a view of the back where you add your additional message.

Stampin' Up! Z-fold Pop up card w/ Gorgeously Made, back of card

This was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink and the stamp is from Gorgeously Made stamp set; Basic White panel.

Envelope front and envelope back…

Stampin' Up! Z-Fold Pop Up card w/ Gorgeously Made & envelope front

Stampin' Up! Z-fold Pop up card w/ Gorgeously Made card & envelope flap

The envelope front was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink. The envelope flap was stamped in second generation Smoky Slate – both stamps from Gorgeously Made stamp set.

I’m a SU! demonstrator and have early access to products. That brings me to the Designer Series Papers on the card above. I am offering Paper Shares from the Mini 2023 September-December Catalog – and here are the details.

How my shares work: I order full packs of all the Designer Series Papers listed below. I cut them into 6×6 pieces (or 6×12 for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list. I pack up the paper and get it back out to you just as quickly as possible! Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers and makes it easier to decide which papers you like most and want to order.

Below is a list of the papers for this Designer Series Paper Share.

A single paper share is $30 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping.

A double paper share is cut 6 x 12 and is $60 plus Priority Mail Shipping.

Remember, one 6×6 sheet of each design from these DSP packs. Most original DSP packs come in 12 x 12 size unless otherwise noted.

The list includes: name of DSP, number of sheets of that DSP in the pack.

A Walk in the Forest – 6
All About Autumn – (6×6 size) -12
Beary Christmas – 6
Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets – 2
Garden Walk – (6×6 size) – 8
Glow-In-The-Dark 6×6 Specialty Paper – 1
Joy of Christmas – 6
Joyful Specialty Paper – 4
Merry Bold & Bright – 6
O Holy Night – 6
Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper – 2
Shining Brightly Specialty Paper – 6
Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper – 3
Them Bones – 6
Winter Meadow – 6

Anyone is welcome to join this paper share opportunity, but shipping is limited to addresses within the US. If you would like to join in these shares, please email the following information to tlsbrightspot@gmail.com

Your first & last name (yep, I need both :O)
The email address connected to your PayPal account. You DO NOT need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice; you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account.
Deadline to sign up for my shares: Monday, September 4 @ 3 PM ET

Other Stampin’ Up! opportunities…

If you have not received a catalog or do not have a demonstrator, I would be happy to be that person for you. If you are interested in ordering those products now and get 20% off in the bargain, it’s easy to join my team here. And when you do join my team, there are other benefits as well.

20%+ Discount on your demonstrator orders
Be a part of a fun and supportive team and the Stampin’ Up! community – this is one of the best parts, meeting new folks and new ideas, creating together
Early access to new catalogs and promotion information
Early ordering for new products
Be a hobby demonstrator or start a business
No pressure to sell products
My full support when you join my team
access to monthly class tutorials :O) Each month it’s different, this month it’s the Timeless Arrangements bundle, and that’s gorgeous!

Kits are fun, quick and easy, and all-inclusive so there’s nothing extra to buy and nothing to store afterward.
Completing a kit gives everyone a sense of artistic accomplishment.
Completed kits make great gifts. Make the projects and then give them away for someone else to use.
Because kits come in so many styles and project types, there’s something for everyone. Want to HOST a kits collection party? Let me know and I’ll help pull that off. Kt together in September with kits on sale now. :O)

KITS COLLECTION BY STAMPIN’ UP! You can shop with me here.

Sales Period: 1–31 August

Just make certain when you’re checking out that my name is at the top as your demonstrator. THANKS! If your order is over $50, please use my HOST CODE 3QH63UB7 so I can send to you a SU! item valued to $10. If your order is over $150, Stampin’ Up! has it’s own rewards, so don’t use the HOST CODE then. I will still send a SU! item valued to $10 :O)

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Stampin’ Up! Garden Walk 6×6 DSP

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

This is a quick and easy card made for a friend who is undergoing chemo treatments and feeling really weak and tired. A pretty card is always a special ‘lift me up’ and lets the other person know they are being prayed for and love is being sent.

The colors are striking, aren’t they? One of the keys is pulling together colors from the DSP so it really ‘shines’. I’ve used Calypso Coral card stock for a layer, with Garden Green as the card base. And I’ve used the Deckled Rectangles Dies to cut the papers and the Distress Tile 3D embossing folder to create more texture for the card front. The ribbon is from the Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack and the sentiment is stamped in Calypso Coral ink on a Basic White scrap using the Wonderful Thoughts stamp set, then die cut with the Wonderful Thoughts Dies. For additional sparkle I added three Blooming Pearls.

Stampin' Up! Garden Walk 6x6 DSP, inside

For the inside of the card, lots of room for sending cheer and a friendly message. A 5/8″ strip added to the Basic White panel, then a left over piece that has the deckled edge from the die cuts above. Both papers come from the Garden Walk 6×6 DSP package of papers.

Stampin' Up! Garden Walk 6x6 DSP card & envelope

For the envelope I used a couple of other products: Subtles 6×6 DSP in Calypso Coral for the envelope flap, trimmed to fit; and for the front these adorable stamped-off Calypso Coral flowers from Petal Park stamp set.

The Garden Walk 6×6 DSP, Distress Tile 3D embossing folder and the Blooming Pearls are all from the Mini 2023 September-December Catalog and can be ordered September 6. If you are interested in ordering those products now and get 20% off in the bargain, it’s easy to join my team here. And when you do join my team, there are other benefits as well.

20%+ Discount on your demonstrator orders
Be a part of a fun and supportive team and the Stampin’ Up! community – this is one of the best parts, meeting new folks and new ideas, creating together
Early access to new catalogs and promotion information
Early ordering for new products
Be a hobby demonstrator or start a business
No pressure to sell products
My full support when you join my team
access to monthly class tutorials :O) Each month it’s different, this month it’s the Timeless Arrangements bundle, and that’s gorgeous!

Ok, I’m a SU! demonstrator and have early access to products. That brings me to the Designer Series Papers on the card above. I am offering Paper Shares from the Mini 2023 September-December Catalog – and here are the details.

Below is a list of the papers for this Designer Series Paper Share.

A single paper share is $30 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping.

A double paper share is cut 6 x 12 and is $60 plus Priority Mail Shipping.

Remember, one 6×6 sheet of each design from these DSP packs. Most original DSP packs come in 12 x 12 size unless otherwise noted.

The list includes: name of DSP, number of sheets of that DSP in the pack.

A Walk in the Forest – 6
All About Autumn – (6×6 size) -12
Beary Christmas – 6
Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets – 2
Garden Walk – (6×6 size) – 8
Glow-In-The-Dark 6×6 Specialty Paper – 1
Joy of Christmas – 6
Joyful Specialty Paper – 4
Merry Bold & Bright – 6
O Holy Night – 6
Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper – 2
Shining Brightly Specialty Paper – 6
Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper – 3
Them Bones – 6
Winter Meadow – 6

Your first & last name (yep, I need both :O)
The email address connected to your PayPal account. You DO NOT need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice; you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account.
Deadline to sign up for my shares: Monday, September 4 @ 3 PM ET

Other Stampin’ Up! opportunities…

Kits are fun, quick and easy, and all-inclusive so there’s nothing extra to buy and nothing to store afterward.
Completing a kit gives everyone a sense of artistic accomplishment.
Completed kits make great gifts. Make the projects and then give them away for someone else to use.
Because kits come in so many styles and project types, there’s something for everyone. Want to HOST a kits collection party? Let me know and I’ll help pull that off. Kt together in September with kits on sale now. :O)

KITS COLLECTION BY STAMPIN’ UP! You can shop with me here.

Sales Period: 1–31 August

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

Stampin’ Up! Earthen Textures Bundle

Posted on August 2, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning sweet folks. It’s mid-week and a gorgeous 58 degree morning. This is pretty surprising since a week ago it remained between 87-92 at night. This cool is quite a reprieve. My card today uses a ‘new to me’ bundle that’s been sitting on my desk begging for use.

Stampin' Up! Earthen Textures Masculine card

My card base is Copper Clay 4 1/4 x 11 and scored at 5 1/2. I’ve added a mat of Gray Granite 4 x 5 1/4 and a layer of Earthen Elegance 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 to the card front. I cut a strip of Gray Granite 3/4 x 4 1/4 and added it about 2″ from the bottom. Then I got busy die cutting using the Earthen Textures Dies: more Earthen Elegance DSP for some “grasses”; Rose Gold Specialty DSP for two fronds and the ‘xx’ pattern on the strip, and this gorgeous large leaf in Very Vanilla. Once these pieces were die cut, I began layering: the two ‘xx’ patterns were adhered to the strip – one on each end; the two grasses (one of them trimmed), then the fronds and finally the large leaf (this on dimensionals). I tied a bow with Bakers Twine Essential Pack in gray and attached it with liquid glue to the large leaf. While this was drying, I stamped the sentiment with VersaMark ink then sprinkled White Embossing Powder over it and heat set – all on a strip of Copper Clay 1 x 3. The sentiment comes from Earthen Textures stamp set. I die cut with one of the Stylish Shapes Dies and adhered it with double dimensionals over the large leaf & bow. And the front was complete.

Stampin' Up! Earthen Elegance Masculine card inside

For the inside: Copper Clay ink and one of the wonderful leaf stamps from Earthen Textures stamp set, stamped on a Very Vanilla panel (3 7/8 x 5 18) and adhered to a Gray Granite 4 x 5 1/4 and added to the cards inside.

Stampin' Up! Earthen Textures Masculine card & envelope

The envelope got more of the Earthen Elegance DSP on the flap and the same leaf stamp from Earthen Textures stamp set in Copper Clay ink on the front. This would make an elegant masculine card!

I have to say, I don’t know why I waited so long to play with this bundle. It’s gorgeous. The dies, die cut so cleanly and they are delicate yet more than that. And the leaves, fronds – love, love.

If you would like to purchase these products and play too, you may do that here. Just make certain when you’re checking out that my name is at the top as your demonstrator. THANKS! f your order is over $50, please use my HOST CODE 3QH63UB7 so I can send to you a SU! item valued to $10.

Kits are fun, quick and easy, and all-inclusive so there’s nothing extra to buy and nothing to store afterward.
Completing a kit gives everyone a sense of artistic accomplishment.
Completed kits make great gifts. Make the projects and then give them away for someone else to use.
Because kits come in so many styles and project types, there’s something for everyone. Want to HOST a kits collection party? Let me know and I’ll help pull that off. Kt together in September with kits on sale now. :O)

KITS COLLECTION BY STAMPIN’ UP! You can shop with me here.

Sales Period: 1–31 August

As a demonstrator, I am able to preorder from catalogs about a month prior to when they become available to the public. That means a lot more play time with new product! Today is that big day – ordering from the Sep – Dec 2023 Mini Catalog. There are some gems and I can’t wait. If YOU are one of my customers, I’ll be ordering catalogs then as well and sending it out as soon as I get them. If you do not have a demonstrator, I would be happy to have you as a customer. When customers order from me, for every $50 order, they receive a Stampin’ Up! item valued up to $10. and get all the latest news about Stampin’ Up! products.

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Stampin’ Up! Center Step Fold Card with One Horse Open Sleigh DSP

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

Good Monday morning. I’ve been playing with an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE product, part of the One Horse Open Sleigh suite. I wanted to create another ‘scene’ kind of card and had not done this Center Step fun fold in a while – and thought, why not?

Stampin' Up! One Horse Open Sleigh DSP, Center Step fold

The card base is Boho Blue, mats are Misty Moonlight. The DSP layers are from the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP pack, and I used a couple of different ones which you’ll see as you look at photos. The very fun snowflakes are from this suite of products and they are Adhesive-Backed Snowflake Assortment in copper, gold and white. I added a Rhinestone Basic Jewel in the center of each snowflake. The ribbon is Night of Navy 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon. It’s best to add the layers to the card base prior to adding the center step fold.

I began by cutting my DSP center step panel as the focus of the card, adhered it to the mat for that panel and the mat to the center step. (HINT: I cut my DSP piece at 4″ , cut the focus panel out and used each remaining side piece for the side panels, trimmed to proper size.)

Center step base:
- Boho Blue, 3 x 6 and scored at 4 1/4 on the long side
Center step mat:
- Misty Moonlight 2 7/8 x 4 1/8
Center step DSP:
- 2 3/4 x 4

Create the card base: Boho Blue 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, score @ 3, 6, and 7. Burnish with 3″ score line as a mountain fold, the 6″ score as a valley fold and the 7″ score another mountain.

Stampin' Up! Center step fold card, side view

Attach side panels on middle section allowing for narrow edge (1/16″):

Misty Moonlight mat 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 (Cut 2)
DSP 2 3/4 x 1 (Cut 2, using the remaining pieces from the initial removal of the focal panel; one from each side piece so the flow of the design carries to both sides. :O)

Add inside pieces. This is where you write your message :O)

Misty Moonlight mat 2 7/8 x 5 3/8
Basic White 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 (I added a strip of the DSP 5/8 x 2 7/8 and a copper Adhesive-Backed Snowflake & Rhinestone Basic Jewel)

Add center step fold (the 6 x 3 scored piece) to the very bottom of the card front, but do not attach the back of this panel just yet. Add bottom side panels to either side.

Misty Moonlight mat 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 (cut 2)
DSP 1 x 1 1/4
Wrap with ribbon (Night of navy 3/8 Border Ribbon) and adhere in back with glue dot.
Slip another length under the front piece and tie a knot; adhere at knot with glue dot; trim ends

Close card with center step fold folded over and laying on back of card. Add glue to adhere to card back. (I added liquid glue at the edge of the fold of the card back and at the end of the center step fold back.)

Add Misty Moonlight mat 2 7/8 x 5 3/8
Add DSP 2 3/4 x 5 1/4

Stampin' Up! Center Step Fold card & envelope with One Horse Open Sleigh DSP

For the envelope, I added more of the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP to the flap, trimmed to fit and that was it, no extra pattern or stamp on the envelope front.

Because I used ONLINE EXCLUSIVES to make this card, this is the first way to get these products. Use my NEW HOST CODE RMEACWBK to purchase these and other products from me. AND when your order is over $50 I can also send a SU! gift valued up to $10 – just to you for ordering. Use my HOST CODE and get the benefit! If your order is over $150, don’t use my host code. Stampin’ Up! has other benefits for that amount. I still get notified as long as you’re sure I’m listed as your demonstrator and you’ll still get the FREE SU! item valued up to $10 from me.

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – ONLINE ONLY products not shown in any Stampin’ Up! Catalog. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity and develop your business! 6 July, there will be even more Online Exclusive products for you to shop. The best way to see what is available is to view the online store.

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BONUS DAYS for Stampin’ Up! have begun… and run for this entire month

BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD | $60 CAD you will earn a $5 USD | $6 CAD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August.

Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned. Make sense?
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Stampin’ Up! Countryside Blossoms Fun Fold for the Happy Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

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

Good Thursday morning. Is it HOT where you are? It is HOT here… and the humidity makes it difficult to breathe. Ugh… Having said all that, this is a sunshiny kind of card. It’s just fresh looking and clean. And pretty much monochromatic. Did this tease you a bit? Hope so!

Stampin' Up! Countryside Blossoms Fun Fold

I began by cutting a length of card stock 4 x 10 and scoring it at 2 1/2 at each end. With the card stock still folded, with the largest die in the Countryside Dies, die cut this piece. The die will hang over a bit on each folded end – this is good! This actually creates the fun fold :O). With the next to largest die, die cut another Basic White piece and emboss it with the Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder. There IS a CENTER point to the embossing folder, a main flower. Use that to center the panel you are embossing.

Stampin' Up! Countryside Blossoms fun fold.2

Attach this embossed piece to the left front fold of the fun fold panel. I chose to decorate this embossed piece just a bit. I had in my stash, a flower already created. It was made with dies from the Paper Florist Dies, Basic White and Crushed Curry card stock. Is this a sweet flower or what! I then added these small Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels, four on each side, on a bump of the embossing. And the front was done.

Stampin' Up! Countryside Dies Fun Fold.2

For the inside… with Wild Wheat card stock, I used the 2nd largest die from Countryside Dies to cut a panel and centered it on the inside of the fun fold. I stamped the sentiment in Memento ink on a Basic White panel and die cut this with the third largest die from Countryside Corners Dies. Another flower was on my desk created using the Paper Florist Dies and I attached it to the card. It used Basic White and Crushed Curry card stock.

I felt this card needed a back as it was only about 3 1/2 x 5 and might get lost in the envelope. I added a piece of the Fresh as a Daisy DSP to a Wild Wheat piece (both 4 1/4 x 5 1/2) and centering the fun fold, added it to the new card base. YAY!

Stampin' Up! Countryside Blossoms Fun Fold.3

For the envelope, I added more of the same Fresh as a Daisy DSP, then stamped the sentiment in Wild Wheat ink. This card can now be used as a thank you, a special occasion, a thinking of you, just about any reason :O)

Now, time to HOP on over to see what others have created. Click the ‘next’ button or click on a name.

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here!

Carol Buckalew

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BONUS DAYS for Stampin’ Up! have begun… and run for this entire month

Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned. Make sense?
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.
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Stampin’ Up! Delightfully Eclectic Card Gift Bag

Posted on July 3, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s Tuesday July 3 – and a blueberry picking day! We love blueberries and this is the right time of year… they are ripe and we are ready to go. We freeze most of them to have this first picking. Then we pick more and make muffins or pancakes or cobblers or jus eat the fresh to our hearts content.

Today’s post has nothing to do with blueberries :O). It’s a card gift bag.

Stampin' Up! Delightfully Eclectic Card Gift Bag

The card is made with Delightfully Eclectic DSP and Basic Black card stock for the sides, bottom and handles. The label is Basic Black and Basic White, stamped with the Countryside Corners stamp set. Here are the dimensions:

Designer Series Paper: 6 x 4 1/2, cut 2
Coordinating card stock 3 x 6 (bottom panel) scored on both long sides @ 1/2″
same coordinating card stock 3 x 5, cut 2 (side panels), score on three sides @ 1/2″. Mark center on remaining short side and score from that mark to the right bottom corner where score lines meet. Score again from that same center mark to the bottom left corner where score lines meet.
Burnish all score lines
Trim bottom corners of side panels at angle – see photo below

Directions:

Add Tear n tape to the 1/2″ score lines on all pieces, adding it to the scored edge, close to the score line.
Attach DSP panels first, then side panels as shown.

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Do one side at a time, removing tape of bottom side panel and attaching it to the bottom panel, then attach that same side panel to the DSP piece
Now do the same to the other side

Handles:

Cut 4 handles and adhere two together for strength. Here I used the Countryside Corners Dies to create the handles

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Add Tear n Tape to the bottom portion of each handle and attach to each inside of the DSP see photo above
Decorate as desired:
- Ribbon used: Satin Edged Ribbon & Baker’s Twine Essential Pack in white for bow
- Basic Black and the Countryside Corners Dies for label
- Basic White and Countryside Corners stamp and Countryside Corners smallest die
Fill with decorated cards to gift :O)

Stampin' Up! Delightfully Eclectic Card Gift bag complete

The label allows you the freedom to write in a name for the gift of goodies. And I guess you wouldn’t have to fill with cards, but could fill with just about anything. Just be careful the items aren’t too heavy! :O)

If you had a new team member, this would be a nice gift to fill with various adhesives – or as a hostess gift for someone hosting a party.

BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD | $60 CAD you will earn a $5 USD | $6 CAD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. And there’s no limit to the number of coupons you can earn!

Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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

Stampin’ Up! Dan’s Fun Fold

Posted on June 9, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Friday morning. I have an easy card for you today, that my grandson Dan made for his Dad for Father’s Day. Remember, I have limited supplies with me (only three stamp sets!) so no Happy Father’s Day stamp. I know… I should have planned better. Here’s his card.

I cut and scored the papers, he did everything else, including choosing the sentiments. I really like this card and know his Dad will too. Basic White Thick card stock for the card base, scored at 2 1/4 and 5 1/2. The 5 1/2 score is a valley fold and the 2 1/4 a mountain fold. it looks like this.

Stampin' Up! Masterfully Made Fun Fold side view

This could be an easel card, but it isn’t :O) The three card front panels are adhered together and attached to the upper panel, making certain the adhesive is only on the upper portion. The sentiment is stamped in Memento ink on a Basic White scrap using the Layered Leaves stamp set & die cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies. It was attached with dimensionals. The embellishments are the 2023-2024 In Color Dots in Moody Mauve.

For the inside… The sentiment was stamped in Memento ink using the Layered Leaves stamp set ~ on a Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 panel. This was adhered in place and the 1 1/4 strip were added in various widths – Dan’s idea! I really like how it carries that DSP throughout the card.

Oh, and the DSP at the top of the card… I forgot to mention that. It’s 3 1/8 x 4 1/4. You can also see I took the photo AFTER he wrote on it… I didn’t think it was appropriate to share his thoughts here. His Dad is in hospital right now and it’s likely the kids won’t be with him on Father’s Day. Here’s another photo of the card.

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This DSP is on sale right now @ 15% off the regular price. There are several DSP’s on sale through June – see below for more details.

SAVE 15% ON SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS!

We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper, so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects! Check the list below.

161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62

161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50

161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92

161139 Hello, Irresistible 6×6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62

161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62

161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62 Today’s card DSP

161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

You can shop with me here.

Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – products not offered in any catalog. One of the DSP’s on sale is from this list – Hello Irresistible.

You may shop those products here.

Now here’s some GREAT NEWS!!! Stampin’ Up! is having a joining special. It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! New team members will get even more FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. Between 1–30 June, those who sign up can get $155 worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

PROMOTION DATES: 1–30 JUNE 2023

When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99

– Shipping of your new kit is FREE!!

When you join as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, you’ll get the following perks:

– 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator). Plus, you ALSO get to take advantage of any customer specials going on from Stampin’ Up!, too! (Such as the DSP SALE, also starting today.)

– Early peeks at new release items and preorders for new items. A new ONLINE list of products is available to demonstrators June 1!

Why join Stampin’ Up!?

The opportunity to attend Demonstrator exclusive Stampin’ Up! events!

– You’ll have the chance to earn a modest additional income on your sales!

– No pressure to sell to anyone, hold classes or workshops or run a business. You can simply order for yourself and get the discount! And as long as you have at least $300 in sales per quarter, you’ll continue as an active Demonstrator and continue to get the discount. If you aren’t able to maintain the $300 per quarter minimums, you simply go back to being a customer, no commitment required and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.

– And should you choose to use this joining special and promote the business side of things, Stampin’ Up! does have lots of class and project ideas as well as training to help start your business, should you choose to do that.

You can join with me here.

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

And here’s a new kit just added – great for summer and beaching – the Boho Beach kit!

162418

BOHO BEACH KIT

$22.00 USD | $30.00 CAD

Available starting 7 June.

Also available in French (item 162420).

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
8 coordinating envelopes
Boho Beach photopolymer stamp set
One Pecan Pie 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: Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Wild Wheat

You may order kits from me here.

Remember, when you join and choose your own products, you may choose kits, ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, stamps & bundles, other products from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, DSP from the sale. The choice is yours!

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

Stampin’ Up! Delightfully Eclectic & Circle Sayings for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on May 25, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! I’ve a cheerful card for you today using the sketch challenge.

Stampin' Up! Delightfully Eclectic w/ Circle Sayings

You can see I took some liberties with the sketch by first turning it sideways :O) and the center panel is off-set. I think it still works. Here’s what I did… I die cut the Delightfully Eclectic DSP (stripe) on with the largest of the Deckled Rectangle Dies and layered it on a piece of Misty Moonlight, just slightly larger. Both of these were added to the Thick Basic White card base. I took another piece of the Delightfully Eclectic DSP (the small floral print) and die cut it with a smaller die of the Deckled Rectangles Dies and adhered it to Misty Moonlight panel just a bit larger. I put dimensionals on these and attached them to the card front. I stamped this fun image from Circle Sayings stamp set in Memento ink and colored it with Stampin’ Blends: both Light & Dark Daffodil Delight for the sun and a mix of Pool Party and Light Balmy Blue for the ocean waves. I die cut this with the one of the circles from Stylish Shapes Dies. Before adding it to the card front, I cut a length of the Textured Ribbon in wild Wheat, folded it over and attached it with a couple of glue dots. The fun sun image was then added over this with dimensionals. The part that is off the smaller rectangle has two dimensionals together to make it even. The final touch was three In Color Dots in Wild Wheat.

Stampin' Up! Delightfully Eclectic and Circle Sayings, inside

For the inside… I stamped the sentiment from Circle Sayings stamp set in Misty moonlight ink, then added a strip of the Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the bottom. Notice it also has a Deckled Rectangle edge at the bottom of it :O). It was a scrap from die cutting the larger rectangle. This was added to a panel of Misty Moonlight, also die cut with the Deckled Rectangle Dies, then onto the inside of the card base.

Stampin' Up! Delightfully Eclectic and Circle Saying card & envelope

For the envelope, more of this same stripe from Delightfully Eclectic DSP added to the flap. Notice it too has a deckled edge to it :O) On the front, another sentiment from Circle Sayings stamp set stamped in Misty Moonlight. This card is going to a dear friend who fell recently and is struggling with pain. She is an amazing organist and individual and I wanted to send something light-hearted and cheerful to lighten her spirits.

I do hope you will take the time to make the rounds of the blog hop of this fun group. I’m always amazed at the variety and talent shared. You may click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name to visit a particular blog.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Hop 'next' button

If you do not have a demonstrator and would like to order from me or need a catalog, I would like to help you create. When ordering $50 or more in product (before shipping/ taxes), use my HOST CODE 64NDVS4D to receive Star Rewards and a SU! gift valued to $10. Star Rewards build up so that when you have 8 rewards from me, you can receive a stamp set valued to $40. :O) And when your order is $50 or more prior to Shipping/ taxes, you also receive the monthly tutorial. :O)

You may order from me here.

SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE you may find these on pages 129-133 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog – except for the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PAPER.

All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion. Please reference the table below or the flyer in the marketing toolkit to see the papers included in the sale.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.

161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62

161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50

161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92

161139 Hello, Irresistible6x6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62

161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62

161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

REMEMBER, THIS SALE BEGINS JUNE 1!

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 16239

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You may order kits from me here.

Stampin’ Up! has a monthly subscription for Paper Pumpkin that is also a kit all in one. The first order includes an acrylic block which can be used for all Paper Pumpkin kits after that. This particular kit must be ordered by June 10. Click on the photo above to go straight to my Paper Pumpkin area to subscribe :O) Click here to purchase Paper Pumpkin.

Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – products not offered in any catalog. My post yesterday used several products from this list. You may shop those products here.

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

TLsBrightSpot

Terry Lynn Bright, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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