Stampin’ Up! Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

It’s Thursday… and the theme challenge for today’s hop is “Thank you” I’m using the soon to be released Flowering Zinnia 12×12 DSP. The coordinating stamp set & dies is called the Simply Zinnia Bundle – and they are wonderful. The embellishments that are part of the suite are the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins. But what really pops on this card is the DSP.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop Theme Challenge
Stampin' Up! Flowering Zinnias 12x12 Thank you Card front

Do you see – the DSP is the focus of this card and it’s so bright & cheery! The lovely sweet zinnia is created by using the Simply Zinnia Dies: Melon Mambo card stock for the zinnia and Mossy Meadow card stock for the stem/ leaf die. The ribbon is from the Ribbon Duo Pack. The sentiment banner is die cut with the Scalloped Contour Dies using Basic White card stock. Of course, the sentiment is stamped in Melon Mambo ink to pull it all together – and the final touch is the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins in Lemon Lime Twist. I used a single Lemon Lolly sequin from the same pack for the flower center. And that’s it! Fun, quick, easy, bright & cheerful too.

Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnias thank you card, inside

For the inside… I stamped the zinnia in Melon Mambo ink then used my Blender pen to move the ink around a bit. I added Lemon Lolly ink to the center of the zinnia. The leaf image is stamped in Lemon Lime Twist ink. I added a bit of Wink of Stella both to the flower and the leaf image.

Stampin' Up! Flowering Zinnias thank you card & envelope

For the envelope, more of the same Flowering Zinnias 12×12 DSP for the flap & trimmed to fit. On the env elope front, the same zinnia stamped from Simply Zinnias stamp set with Melon Mambo ink and highlighted with Lemon Lolly Blends for the center.

The zinnia suite of products is a new ONLINE EXCLUSIVE product that will be available March 5. If you would like to pick up this product EARLY, JOIN MY TEAM – and if you do that PRIOR TO end of day Feb 29, there are all kinds of FREE PRODUCT available to you. Read more below the list of blog hop names.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

One of the best parts about making Stampin’ Up! purchases right now is the benefits of the Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-Bration opportunity. During Sale-a-Bration, when making qualified purchases, you receive FREE items from Stampin’ Up! – and you get to choose what those items are from a generous selection of products.

Click here to view items when making a $50 purchase (before shipping & taxes) of any Stampin’ Up products.

Click here to view items when making a $100 purchase (before shipping & taxes).

Click here to view all items in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog

Click here to view all items in the 2024 Annual Catalog

Click here to view all items available as part of the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Click here to view all Clearance Rack items

If you do not have a demonstrator, reach out to me and I’ll send a catalog right away, plus a Jan-Feb Sale-a-Bration catalog as well. Sale-a-Bration is a special time for Stampin’ Up! folks – a time when there are product bonuses for qualifying orders. For instance, a $50 order qualifies for certain FREE ITEMS in the Sale-a-Bration Catalog and a $100 purchase qualifies for other FREE PRODUCT in that catalog. And there’s no limit to the free items. And if you think you might want to join as a demonstrator, there are bonuses there as well – extra special bonuses not offered at other times. See below for more info about joining as a demonstrator. When placing an order of $50 or more (prior to shipping & postage) you will also receive from me a monthly tutorial :O) with all kinds of ideas for gorgeous creations.

HOST CODE PV2QWYHJ

If your purchase is over $150, do NOT use the host code as SU! has rewards of it’s own. You STILL receive the FREE ITEM FROM ME. :O)

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!

Stampin' Up! JOINING PROMOTION

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

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

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

Click here to JOIN MY TEAM

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

Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card made with love.

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

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

Stampin' Up! Amy's Inkin' Krew Team Blog Hop
Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up Fun Fold
Stampin' Up! Jungle Pals Center Pop-Up Fun Fold

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

Cutting the card base:

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

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

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

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

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

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

To follow the path to the next blog, click on the next button – or click on the previous button – or click on a name. Whatever you decide – don’t miss a single creation. These are fun!

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  1. Tara Carpenter
  2. Karen Finkle
  3. Carol Buckalew
  4. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  5. Karen Ksenzakovic
  6. Shirley Gentry
  7. Terry Lynn Bright – you are here
  8. Mary Deatherage
  9. Nel Thames
  10. Akiko Sudano
  11. Amy Koenders
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AND… there’s MORE. See the flyer for updated items available with qualified purchases. Must use the item number listed on the flyer to receive as a Sale-a-Bration gift.

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

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

Stampin' Up! MORE to Sale-a-Brate

All these may be purchased from me right here.

If you do not have a demonstrator, reach out to me and I’ll send a catalog right away, plus a Jan-Feb Sale-a-Bration catalog as well. Sale-a-Bration is a special time for Stampin’ Up! folks – a time when there are product bonuses for qualifying orders. For instance, a $50 order qualifies for certain FREE ITEMS in the Sale-a-Bration Catalog and a $100 purchase qualifies for other FREE PRODUCT in that catalog. And there’s no limit to the free items. And if you think you might want to join as a demonstrator, there are bonuses there as well – extra special bonuses not offered at other times. See below for more info about joining as a demonstrator.

When ordering from me, please use my HOST CODE shown below so I get notified of your order and can gift you a Stampin’ Up! item valued up to $10.

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If your purchase is over $150, do NOT use the host code as SU! has rewards of it’s own. You STILL receive the FREE ITEM FROM ME. :O)

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!

Stampin' Up!
 Joining Promotion

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

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

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

Click here to JOIN MY TEAM

There’s MORE from Stampin’ UP!

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

163865

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)
$23.00
Stampin' Up! Birthday S
parkle Kit

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

Stampin' Up! Happy Houseplants kit

163873

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT
$25.00

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

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

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

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

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop
Stampin' Up! Blog Hop Color Challenge
Stampin' Up! Perennial Lavender Here For you Card front

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

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

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

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

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

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Brightyou are here!

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

If you do not have a demonstrator, reach out to me and I’ll send a catalog right away, plus a Jan-Feb Sale-a-Bration catalog as well. Sale-a-Bration is a special time for Stampin’ Up! folks – a time when there are product bonuses for qualifying orders. For instance, a $50 order qualifies for certain FREE ITEMS in the Sale-a-Bration Catalog and a $100 purchase qualifies for other FREE PRODUCT in that catalog. And there’s no limit to the free items. And if you think you might want to join as a demonstrator, there are bonuses there as well – extra special bonuses not offered at other times. See below for more info about joining.

Stampin' Up! Jan-Apr 2024Mini Catalog

Click the Mini Catalog image to see products available for ordering

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

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

Stampin' Up! More Sale-a-Bration products

Ready for more? There are EVEN MORE PRODUCTS available to shop, earn, and redeem during Sale-A-Bration. We don’t want you to miss out on these great products and incredible deals, so take a look at our newly added products.

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

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

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

Stampin' Up! Flyer

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!

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

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

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

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

Click here to JOIN MY TEAM

There’s MORE from Stampin’ UP!

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

163865

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)
$23.00
Stampin' Up! Birthday Sparkle Kit
Stampin' Up! Birthday Sparkle kit parts
Stampin' Up! Birthday Sparkle Stamps

Stampin' Up! Happy Houseplants kit
Stampin' Up! Happy Houseplants kit parts

163873

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT
$25.00

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

Stampin' Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

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

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

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

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

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop
Stampin' Up! Blog Hopp Challenge
Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Expressions Grateful Card. Thu Hop 2/1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

If you do not have a demonstrator and need catalogs – it’s always more fun to see the product on real pages and with lots of ideas on how to use them – contact me and I’ll get them to you lickety split.

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

Stampin' Up! Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog
Stampin' Up! Jan-Feb 2024 Mini Catalog

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

Besides being a demonstrator, there are some exciting things happening as part of the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES… There’s more! Stampin’ Up! has ONLINE EXCLUSIVES not in a catalog – and March 5 they are releasing new products. The ONLINE EXCLUSIVES products will be released throughout the year, but March 5 is a big date to remember.

Stampin' Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVE RELEASE MAR 5, 2024

Here’s a flyer – just click & see…

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

Stampin' Up! JOINING PROMOTION

Option #1

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

Option #2

  • Pay $99 USD for your Starter Kit
  • Choose $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
  • PLUS receive an additional $30 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
  • That’s a total of $155 worth of products for just $99! This is such a great deal! There is no right or wrong choice of either option. If you want more product – this is perfect for you.
  • Of course, there are other great benefits to becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, such as free shipping on your Starter Kit, a 20%+ discount on demonstrator orders, early access to new catalogs and promotion information, early ordering of new products, attend conventions and workshops, being part of a team of creativity, no pressure to sell products and my full support as a valued team member!
  • I would love to talk to you about joining my team and what that means for you. Please connect with me if you have questions: tlsbrightspot@gmail.com There’s no better time to joining as a demonstrator than during Sale-a-Bration
  • If you’ve made up your mind and are ready to do join my team, you may do that here.
  • When ordering from me please use my NEW HOST CODE TJRE9W6M so that I receive proper notification and YOU GET THE Benefits of a FREE SU! item valued up to $10 :O) AND the Monthly Card Tutorial. (I like to treat my customers!) If your order is over $150, please don’t use the host code as SU! has benefits. I’ll still be notified and you can receive that FREE ITEM!
  • Note: Make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards! PLUS… the monthly Online Tutorial when your order is over $50. 
  • Stampin’ Up! has lots of other ‘goodies’ in it’s line of products: Clearance Rack, Kits Collection, Paper Pumpkin’. See ALL THE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE BY CLICKING HERE – AND SHOP WITH ME.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY. May you have a beautiful day.

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

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

Stampin' Up! Love Challenge for the hop
Stampin' Up! Notes of Nature Congratulations. Thu hop. 1/25

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

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

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

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

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

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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

Welcome to Thursday – and another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! We have new products to share and lots of fun creations.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop
Stampin' Up! Hop Sketch Challenge

The Thoughtful Expressions bundle is part of the Poetic Expressions Suite of products found on pages 60-62 in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog. It is extraordinary in the number of dies included and the beautiful stamp set and Designer Series Paper. This is a not to be missed suite! The fun patterns of the ‘sort of’ circle die is just super sweet and there are LOTS of them. Here’s how I put this card together. I chose the Boho Blue pattern in the Poetic Expressions 12×12 DSP then a die that incorporated the design I wanted to highlight. For the background pattern, I simply chose another that coordinated from the same Poetic Expressions 12×12 DSP. In this same die set – Thoughtful Expressions Dies – is what I’m calling a ‘banner’ die, also of various sizes. I chose one that seemed right for the blue die cut and elongated it by die cutting only a portion of the paper, then moved the top die cutting plate and lined the die up as closely as I could and made it longer. I die cut this wonderful open flower, twice, from Basic White, then the leaves from Mossy Meadow card stock (again, cut 2). I wanted a background embossing folder & chose one of my ‘favs’ `~ Basics 3D Embossing Folder called Cross Hatch from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. (It really comes with a set of 3, each different). That embossed Boho Blue panel was adhered directly to the card base of Boho Blue. The ‘banner’ die was adhered to that and the fancy circle die cut was adhered with dimensionals. The leaves were slipped under the corners and each attached with a glue dot. The die cut flowers were added with a mini dimensional and a 2023-2025 In Color Dots in Boho Blue were added to each flower center. The sentiment comes from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set – stamped in Boho Blue on a Basic White strip and cut apart. The word ‘enjoy’ was fussy cut around to give it some charm and added with dimensionals. More of the 2023-2025 In Color Dots in Boho Blue were added – totaling five. And the card front was done.

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Expressions bundle, inside

For the inside… I stamped this sweet flower from Thoughtful Expressions stamp set in Boho Blue in the corner. I used my Blending Brush & Boho Blue ink to color some of the upper portion of the Basic White inside panel. I added the rest of the stamped sentiment with liquid glue.

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Expressions card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the Poetic Expressions Boho Blue Designer Series Paper on the flap & trimmed to fit. For the front of the envelope, the same flower as the inside of the card – Thoughtful Expressions stamp set & Boho Blue ink. Am LOVING this set – and it’s my first ‘play’. So wonderfully feminine and delicate. If you want to learn more about how to purchase this set from my online store, tune in below the names on the blog hop.

To continue this fun team hop, click the ‘next’ button or click on a name. Enjoy the creativity!

Stampin' Up! next blog

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

If you do not have a demonstrator and need a mini catalog or the Sale-a-Bration catalog, please reach out to me. I’ll get one to you lickety split. To see the catalog in my shop, click to the image below.

Stampin' Up! Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog

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.

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!

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

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!!!
Stampin' Up! Glass Mat Studio

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!

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 –

Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Gatefold card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Happy Thursday and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! We have a color challenge today that’s extra fun – LOTS of color – and it works perfectly with the Bee Mine 12×12 DSP. I’ve also used the Bee My Valentine stamp set and coordinating Bee Builder Punch. Can you tell I like this set? I’ve used it quite a bit lately :O)

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop
Stampin' Up! Color Challenge Jan 11
Stampin' Up! Bee My Valentine Gatefold front

Oh my goodness… I had such fun working with this Bee Mine 12 x 12 DSP. It just puts a smile on my face. The bee is too incredibly CUTE!

How to make this card… Cut the card base (Petal Pink) 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and score long side at 2 1/8; burnish. Fold opposite end of card to meet the folded in side – that is the gatefold! Easy right? Now decorate. I used Basic Black for the background of the DSP, then the DSP layers on both folded in card fronts. And notice, the gatefold is on it’s side, so landscape like after folding.In other words it’s important to realize which direction the card will open for the directional DSP!

I next created the belly band. It is 7/8 x 11 since I had to 12″ card stock (bummer!) But it worked!!! I simply gently folded the band so it met in the middle (wrapping it around the card) and lightly burnished. I cut of piece of Basic Black to cover this ‘not quite meeting together’ strip (4 1/8 x 3/4) and adhered it in place – it’s just for the front after all. I cut the Bee Mine 12x 12 DSP 5/8 x 4 and adhered it in place. To create the central design, I pulled out the More Dazzle 6×6 SDSP and with the Hexagon Punch, punched. It looks like a honeycomb cell :O). Next I punched another hexagon from basic white and trimmed it down a bit. I stamped the sentiment in Petal Pink ink using the Bee My Valentine stamp set and adhered it with liquid glue to the More Dazzle hexagon. To make certain it adhered well, I placed an acrylic block on top while I created the bee.

I stamped the bee body from Bee My Valentine stamp set with Daffodil Delight ink on a Basic White scrap, then the stripes for the bee body in Memento ink. I stamped the cute face in Memento ink as well – then punched it out with the Bee Builder Punch. I stamped the antennae in Memento ink – also from the Bee My Valentine stamp set and punched it out with another section of the Bee Builder Punch, adhered it in place. I stamped the wings in Petal Pink ink on a scrap of Petal Pink card stock and punched. I punched another set of wings from vellum and added them over top of the stamped wings, and attached both to the bee with glue dots. I adhered the bee to the hexagon and attached this to the belly band with dimensionals. I added the Hearts & Flowers embellishments in Pool Party. I added a bit of Wink of Stella as well but it doesn’t show in the photos. Cute, cute.

For the inside of the card, I took a piece of Basic White and stamped it with this whimsical ‘line’ the bee makes when it flies. Yep, from Bee My Valentine stamp set. I stamped the sweet hearts from the same stamp set in Pool Party ink, stamped off once. This was adhered in place inside the card. Done, done.

Stampin' Up! Bee My Valentine Gatefold - parts
Stampin' Up! Bee My Valentine Gatefold, inside
Stampin' Up! Bee My Valentine Gatefold card & envelope

For the envelope I did the same stamping as inside the card and more Bee Mine DSP on the flap, trimmed to fit. I had such fun making this card – just kept smiling the entire time :O)

Now, time to continue the hop. Click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name to take you to someone specific. Just be sure to visit everyone – this is a multi talented group. And read below the names for more information from me.

Stampin' Up! 'next' button for hop

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Brightyou are here!

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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

Stampin' Up! Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog

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.

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

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!

JOIN NOW

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!

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

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!!!
Stampin' Up! Glass Mat 
Studio

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!
Stampin' Up! Products

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!

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 –

Stampin’ Up! Love is in the Air for Amy’ Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop Group

Good Tuesday! Hope your day/ week is going well. We have a blog hop today as part of Amy’s Inkin’ Krew :O) The theme is LOVE – any way we want to interpret that and I’ve created a ‘missing middle’ card.

Stampin' Up! Blog Hop Group
Stampin' Up! Bee Mine DSP.Missing Middle card

Isn’t this fun? In that open area I’ve stamped my sentiment – it’s where the card front ‘middle’ is missing :O)

This is so incredibly easy to make and the fun part is, the ‘missing middle’ can be larger or smaller, and the connecting section can also be different. I started with a 4 1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White and scored it at 5 1/2. I removed two sections from one end 2 x 4 1/4. Since the theme is LOVE and I really like this plaid paper of the Bee Mine DSP, that became the two focal sections and the bee with the hearts became my center focal point.

Card cuts:

  • Sweet Sorbet: 1 7/8 x 4 1/8 (cut 2); 1 3/8 x 4 1/8 – add to Thick Basic White sections appropriately
  • Bee Mine 12 x 12 DSP: 1 3/4 x 4 (cut 2- one in plaid, one w/ bee); 1 1/4 x 4 in plaid – adhere to proper sections

Directions:

  • Fold card panel on score line and line up larger plaid panel even with bottom of card
  • Put dimensionals on backside of the bee panel, both top & bottom, attach to closed card front approximately 1/2″ from left edge and equidistant top & bottom – & voila! In retrospect, it should probably have been closer to the left edge. I tried to move it over but it was adhered tightly!
  • With the Bee My Valentine stamp set, stamp the sentiment in Memento ink with the card in the closed position
  • Add embellishments – here they are the Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers in Sweet Sorbet
Stampin' Up! Missing middle card view from inside
Stampin' Up! Middle Missing card sentiment panel

In the far left photo you can see how the top portion of the card looks from the inside. In the right photo is the sentiment panel. I attached another plaid piece of the Bee Mine DSP (5/8 x 4) to a Sweet Sorbet (3/4 x 4 1/8) and then to the inside of the card. This brings the color to the inside of the card and provides a ‘connecting color scheme’ to the card. Fun, fun!

Stampin' Up! Missing Middle Bee Mine DSP card

For the envelope, more of the Bee Mine DSP on the flap and a fussy cut bee peeking around the corner adhered to the front. :O) Love, love.

You can find these items on pages 8-10 as part of the Bee Mine suite of products. See below the list of today’s hop participants for more information.

Click on the next button to follow the programmed hop – or click on a name to take you to someone special. Enjoy – and see below for more info from me.

Stampin' Up! Previous hopper
Stampin' Up! 'Next " button

  1. Karen Finkle
  2. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  3. Karen Ksenzakovic
  4. Tara Carpenter
  5. Terry Lynn Bright – you are here!
  6. Nel Thames
  7. Carol Buckalew
  8. Mary Deatherage
  9. Akiko Sudano
  10. Amy Koenders

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.

Stampin' Up! Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog

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.

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!

JOIN NOW

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!

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

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!!!
Stampin' Up! Glass Mat Studio

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!
Stampin' Up! Products

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!

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 –

Stampin’ Up! Fluffiest Friends Part 2 for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop Group

Good Tuesday! We have an easy challenge for the hop today… “Celebrate” – and we can interpret that however we like. We have a couple of family birthdays this month so that’s what I’m using. And, while I used this same stamp set Sunday, I’m using a different animal today :O)

Stampin' Up! Amy's Inkin' Krew
Stampin' Up 4 Panel fun fold Fluffiest Friends

Look at that sweet bunny holding a cup cake – is that cute or what?! Using the Fluffiest Friends stamp set, I stamped it in Memento Black ink and colored a bit of the ears, nose and feet pads in Stampin’ Blends Dark Petal Pink. I die cut him with the coordinating Fluffiest Friends Dies. Since I had the dies out, I went ahead and die cut several leaves: in both Granny Apple Green and Parakeet Party. I used the Nested Essentials Dies to cut the banner in Basic White. I added a layer of leaves to the banner with liquid glue, then the bunny on dimensionals and a few more leaves on dimensionals. The single heart is from the Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers in the new Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Fluffiest Friends, bunny

This is a 4 panel fun fold card and I used Petal Pink card stock for the card base – 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 1 1/4 and 4 1/4. I added panels of DSP: Bee Mine 12 x 12 DSP, also from the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog. The pieces are (2) 1 x 5 1/2 and (2) 2 3/4 x 5 1/4. The banner with the bunny was added with Stampin’ Seal to the folded back front panel.

Stampin' Up! Fluffiest Friends 4 panel fun fold

For the inside sentiment panel – Basic White piece – 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 – I pulled out another stamp set, Beautiful Balloons from the Annual Catalog. I stamped the Happy Birthday in Sweet Sorbet ink then the rounded sentiment in Petal Pink ink. The flowers at the bottom come from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set and are stamped in Memento ink and colored with Stampin’ Blends: Dark Petal Pink, Light Sweet Sorbet, Light Lemon Lolly and Light Granny Apple Green. On top of a few of the flowers I added a flower from the Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers. I adhered a few more of the die cut leaves in Granny Apple Green and Parakeet Party, attached the panel to the inside and the card was done.

Stampin' Up! Fluffiest Friends card & envelope, bunny

For the envelope, I added more of the Sweet Sorbet DSP from Bee Mine 12×12 DSP pack to the flap. I stamped the balloon in Sweet Sorbet ink using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set. I used a Basic Black Marker to add a bow and some squiggly string. I think the person receiving this card is going to love it! It’s feminine, full of color and has a super cute bunny :O)

OK, time to move around the hop – be sure to check what everyone has created. You may click on the ‘previous’ button to visit Karen Finkle or click the ‘next’ button to visit Akiko, or… simply click on a name. Whatever you choose, don’t miss anyone :O) Enjoy the hop today.

Stampin' Up! 'previous' button for hop
Stampin' Up! 'next' button for hop

  1. Tara Carpenter
  2. Karen Finkle
  3. Terry Lynn Bright – you are here!
  4. Akiko Sudano
  5. Nel Thames
  6. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  7. Karen Ksenzakovic
  8. Carol Buckalew
  9. Mary Deatherage
  10. Shirley Gentry
  11. Amy Koenders

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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. 

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

Stampin' Up! Painted Wishes Kit
Stampin' Up! Painted Wishes Kit.2

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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)
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Reach out to me if you do not have a demonstrator and have questions.

Stampin’ Up! ‘NEW” Stippled Roses for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday! And since it’s a Thursday – it means another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop :O) We have a sketch challenge today.

Stampin' Up! Blog Hop 12/7
Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop
Stampin' Up! Stippled Roses for the Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop, front

Is this DSP beautiful, or what?! It’s called Softly Stippled DSP and is in the new Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog. The leaves are all die cut with the Stippled Roses Dies using the Distressed Gold SDSP and they take my breath away – so much detail!. I used these to create the vertical line element of this sketch. The bottom line is made with another of the Softly Stippled DSP cut at 1″ for the width of the background DSP. I folded a length of Burlap Ribbon (from Real Red & Burlap Ribbon combo pack) and attached it in place with several glue dots. It sits behind the sentiment: stamped in Lost Lagoon ink on Basic White using a stamp from Stippled Roses stamp set, then die cut with the Perennial Postage Dies, another new item in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog. It’s great to be able to mix stamp sets/ dies and DSP papers. This sentiment is added with dimensionals. There are two pieces of Designer Series Papers used on the card front – both from Softly Stippled DSP pack. These two were adhered together & added to the Lost Lagoon card base with dimensionals – and the card front was complete.

Stampin' Up! Stippled Roses thank you card, inside

For the inside of the card – simplicity personified. This sweet rose was stamped in Lost Lagoon ink on the Basic white panel. I took a water painter & smoothed the ink on the leaves. The stamp is from Stippled Roses stamp set. Added three Blooming Pearls around the lower leaf.

Stampin' Up! Stippled Roses thank you card & envelope

I did the same process stamping on the envelope: Lost Lagoon ink and a water painter to smooth the ink on the leaves. The stamp is, of course, from Stippled Roses stamp set. The envelope flap got more of the Softly Stippled DSP.

If you are a customer of mine and have ordered from me in the last 6 months it won’t be long before your catalogs are in the mail. I was able to order them Dec 5 and they should be here in a day or two so I can send them on, along with a letter & some info.. They have shipped from Utah, I know that :O)

Now, time to move on around the hop creators. Click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name – either way, enjoy the hop.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

If you like sales… check out the updated CLEARANCE RACK here.

It’s hard to believe products in the Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog are retiring… but they are. Making room for new products means letting go of others. If there is something you have been wanting – get it quickly as products seem to sell very fast.

Stampin' Up! LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS

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

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. 

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

Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin

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 sophisticated design that will catch any recipient’s eye! 

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

Stampin' Up! Painted Wishes NEW KIT
Stampin' Up! Painted Wishes Kit stamps

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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

Check out this video

You may find other wonderful kits here.

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