Good Monday morning! It is such a beautiful day here on the Jersey shore… although a cool 48 degrees. I have a showcase of DSP from the Unbounded Love 12×12 pack and I’m using it for a simple layout but gussied up birthday card.
Do you notice the simple layout? The gussied up part is the Bordered Ribbon in Pretty In Pink, the Paper Butterfly Accent and additional 24-26 In Color Shimmer Gems embellishments. Looking at this photo, I must make that bow smaller – it’s just too overpowering.
Measurements:
* Card Base is Thick Basic White 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
* DSP layer is 4 1/4 x 5 12 adhered directly to the card front
* Layer – Berry Burst 3 1/8 x 4 1/8
* DSP layer is 3 x 4 adhered directly to Berry Burst , wrapped with ribbon, bow tied then added to card front with dimensionals
* The sentiment is from Unbounded Love stamp set and is stamped in Pretty In Pink ink on a Basic White piece 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 then diecut with the coordinating Unbounded Love Die and added to the card front with dimensionals
* Three 24-26 In Color Glimmer Gems were added to the sentiment panel – in Pretty In Pink
* The Paper Butterfly Accent was attached with tiny dabs of glue then two 24-26 In Color Glimmer Gems added
For the inside of the card, on a 4 x 45 1/4 Basic White panel I stamped this lovely flower in a two-step manner. It comes from the Flowers of Beauty stamp set that is part of the Unbounded Beauty Suite of products. I stamped the flower outline in Pretty In Pink ink, then the flower filler in stamped off Petal Pink ink. The stamen is stamped in Berry Burst ink. I left the rest of the inside blank as this card is going to be signed by lots of folks.
I followed the same process of stamping the flower on the envelope as I did on the inside of the card: flower outline is Pretty In Pink ink, flower filler is stamped off Petal Pink ink, stamen is Berry Burst ink – using stamps from the Flowers of Beauty stamp set. The flap is covered in more of the Unbounded Beauty 12×12 DSP that I used on the card front and trimmed to fit.
The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – specifically the Unbounded Beauty Suite of products found on pages 52-55. The ribbon is located on page 112 and these particular embellishments are on page 114. Happy shopping!
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Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy when sending them a handmade card filled with love.
Happy Thursday – and you know what that means – another blog hop by the fabulous Happy Inkin’ group! We have a sketch challenge today and I have chosen a new product – Thoughtful Wishes stamp set (part of a bundle & suite of products available May 1) AND a couple of cards created with the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards + Card & Envelopes (from the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini catalog.)
This card uses the beautiful Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP (available May 1 in the NEW 2024-2025 Annual Catalog) The sentiment is from the coordinating Thoughtful Wishes stamp set, stamped in Mossy Meadow ink. Notice that new in-color behind the scened DSP? That Petunia Pop! The ribbon is from a two pack that is a White diagonal stripe. The card base is Mossy Meadow with an overlay of Garden Green cut just slightly smaller. The embellishments are Brushed Brass Butterflies that are carrying over as an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE product.
For the inside of the card I stamped the very same image as I stamped on the envelope and forgot to take a photo… so imagine it on a Basic White panel and stamped in Mossy Meadow ink. :O) Ugh!
For the envelope I stamped this wonderful floral image all across the bottom of the envelope front in Mossy Meadow ink.
I mentioned that I had done some Sweet Memories & More Cards using this same sketch challenge.
These cards use 3×4 cards & stickers from the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More card pack plus a couple other supplies: Delightfully Eclectic DSP as a background on the 1st card + Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds; #2 card in this section uses the Zinnias 3D EF (an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) as a background for the sentiment on the front and a single Paper Butterfly Accent, a carry-over product; card 3 additional product is the Adhesive-Backed Cork Rounds from the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog (retiring end of April). These were each such fun to create using the very same sketch challenge for today. And since they were a gift from my upline Mary Deatherage and her upline Amy Koenders – well, I just HAD to show them off!
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The theme for today is ‘celebrate spring’ and I’m using the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Simply Zinnia bundle and the Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder.
This Simply Zinnia stamp set spray is just so pretty. The colors I chose for these are Pumpkin Pie, Flirty Flamingo, and Real Red with Daffodil Delight for middles and Old Olive for leaves – Stampin’ Blends of course. They almost look real. They were die cut with the coordinating Simply Zinnia Dies. The sentiment comes from Charming Sentiments and is die cut with the coordinating Sentiment Silhouettes Dies – stamped in Flirty Flamingo ink. Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins are the added touch of sparkly . My layers are… Flirty Flamingo card base with Lemon Lolly adhered directly to it. The top layer is the Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder in Basic White. It is just gorgeous. It’s definitely a directional embossing folder, so know which way it’s going to be on your card.
For the inside: a layer of Lemon Lolly then the Basic White layer for writing on and a narrow strip of the Flowering Zinnias DSP along the side. It’s the little touches that make a card special.
For the envelope… Flowering Zinnias 12 x 12 DSP on the flap and trimmed to fit. And yes, that’s a Pumpkin Pie color layer. Then along the bottom front, another strip of DSP that shows a bit of zinnia.
The Simply Zinnia stamp set & dies, the Zinnias EF and the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins are all ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and you can find them in my online shop right here. LOOK FOR MORE SHOPPING BENEFITS AFTER THE LIST OF NAMES PARTICIPATING IN TODAY’S HOP!
The Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog will be retiring then end of April and so many stunning stamp & die set, Designer Series Papers and just LOTS. Shop for those products here
The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is about to retire as well – find all the basics, card stock die cutting machine and of course tons more stamps & die sets. Inspiration is just all over. Shop here for those items.
While you’re looking around in my store, remember there are some stunning kits available, for all ages and all seasons – even Christmas! And while you’re shopping, I offer fringe benefits to my customers: free tutorial of the month and a FREE Stampin’ Up! item valued to $10 – all for a $50 order, before shipping and taxes. Use my current host code to receive those benefits.
Three more days to get this FREE Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper! With a qualifying purchase of $50 (before shipping & taxes, this designer series paper can be yours. This is such a sweet paper – let me share the card for today, which really shows off one of the designs.
When closed the panels are directly on top of one another, and then it opens and you see this display of beauty. This is a birthday card, as you see in the middle panel, but it could be for anything, depending on what you used for sentiments. Let’s make this…
I used Thick Basic White for the card base 4 1/4 x 10. 3/4 scored at 3 1/2 & 7. I then cut the Flight & Airy DSP sequentially, so the pattern flows across each panel – 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 (cut 3). Adhere to each panel. Cut three Basic White strips 5/8 x 3 3/8 and three more coordinating DSP strips 1/2 x 3 3/8 and adhere those about 1/2″ up from bottom. Now die cut three panels for stamping the top – I used Thoughtful Expressions Dies, stamping each one with Balmy Blue ink for the floral design. I used the Inked & Tiled stamp set for the sentiments and they are stamped in Memento Black ink. The first sentiment piece was adhered, then the last panel sentiment, by closing the card so when closed they are in the same location. Lastly, I did the center sentiment panel. Then time to decorate & embellish :O)
* For the first panel this sweet die cut flower from Petal Pink card stock using the Thoughtful Expressions Dies. I embellished the center of it with a Blooming Pearl in Petal Pink
* The center panel is a bit more elaborate – this beautiful floral spray was stamped in Memento Black ink using another stamp in Thoughtful Expressions stamp set, then colored with Stampin’ Blends: Petal Pink & Flirty Flamingo for the petals, Lemon Lolly for the center of the flower, Shaded Spruce for the leaves. I die cut this with the coordinating Thoughtful Expressions Dies and adhered it in place.
* The last panel is a simple die cut leaf in Garden Green using a die from the Thoughtful Expressions Dies.
* Finally, I added a Garden Green bow adhering it in place with a glue dot and three more Blooming Pearls, this time in Pretty Peacock
Now lets, turn the card over, as that’s where you will write your message.
Again I cut strips of Flight & Airy DSP to decorate the back – a Balmy Blue pattern 5/8 x 3 3/8 (cut 3) and the floral pattern as used on the card front, 1/2 x 3 3/8 (cut 3) – adhering them together, then to the card back about 1/2″ from bottom.
For the envelope… more of the same pattern Flight & Airy DSP on the flap trimmed to fit. On the envelope front, this sweet floral stamp from Thoughtful Expressions stamp set in Balmy Blue ink. Such a fun and easy card and so cheerful & sweet. I would love to see what YOU do with this fun fold.
With just three days before this DSP goes away, click here to see the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog and purchase the Thoughtful Expressions Bundle.
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So, how to get your hands on the elements to make this card.?
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Good morning! I received the Sparkling Birthday kit the other day and quickly put it together – it’s good for man or woman, adult or child and with lots of sparkle, hence thew name :O) And interestingly, we had received a request for a birthday card for a gentleman turning 90. I used parts of the kit to gussy-up the inside of the card – so I’ll share both the kit completed cards and the one for the gentleman.
cards in Sparkle Birthday Kit
tags in Sparkle Birthday kit
And here’s the card using one of the tags for the inside and extra elements
Sparkle Birthday kit card front
Sparkle Birthday card inside embellished
I left the front of the card as intended, then added one of the tags directly to the inside of the card. There were a couple of extra balloons in the kit, so I used the Alphabest Dies, Thick Basic White and Adhesive Sheets to die cut the numbers to put on the balloons. The Bakers Twine is a part of the kit, so I used it to tie onto the balloons for added effect. I think he’ll like it.
This kit and others are available in the Kits Collection section of the Stampin’ Up site. You may view all kits available by clicking here. 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.
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Share nature’s beauty with lovely all-occasion cards!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut vellum pieces & wood embellishments
• Coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (item 162745)
• Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot),
Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia
Includes a FREE stamp set
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.
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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!
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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
I couldn’t help it, this fun fold is so fun to make I had to make another :O) The first is made with the Hot Air Balloon suite of products. The second card is made with the Jungle Pals bundle. It was a bit more time consuming due to the animals and all the coloring – but still worth it in every way. I’m going to walk you through the cutting of the card stock, then the decorating of the Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up card. I’ll be back later this week with directions for coloring the Jungle Pal animals.
Cutting the card base:
Base is 5 1/2 x 8. On the 8″ side, score at 2″ & 6″
On the 5 1/2″ side, line up on the Paper Trimmer at 1 1/4″ and cut between score lines only. Flip card and do the same at other end
On the 8″ side, line up on Paper Trimmer @ 3″ & 5″, score between cut lines only
On the 8″ side, line the paper @ 4″ on the Paper Trimmer, score above & below cut lines only
This is what your card base should look like after cutting & scoring. Yes, this is decorated with card stock to give you a better visual of what the cutting lines and scoring lines should look like.
Paper card cuts
Designer Series Paper (DSP)
2 cut at 1 7/8 x 5 3/8 (these are the long side panels)
4 cut at 1 1/8 x 1 7/8 (these are the upper & lower center sections)
2 1/4 x 6 for envelope flap
Basic White
1 7/8 x 2 7/8 (for center pop-up)
2 cut at 1 7/8 x 5 3/8 (for back of card – long side panels for writing your message)
scrap for sentiment banner
For the Hot Air Balloon card:
Card base is Balmy Blue
DSP is Lighter Than Air 6×6 DSP from the Jan-Feb 2024 Mini Catalog + Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog
Additional card stock: Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue and Pool Party
Inks used: Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue, & Pool Party
Embellishments: Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots
Here’s a photo of the card back & envelope. The panel on left shows die cut pieces using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. The panel on the right shows stamped images from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set.
The center pop-up section shows a balloon die cut directly from the Lighter Than Air DSP with the Hot Air Balloon Dies. The basket is also die cut directly from the DSP. The sentiment banner is die cut from Basic White card stock and stamped with Balmy Blue ink. The embellishments are the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots, part of the suite of products. Questions about this card? Feel free to ask! You can purchase these products from me using the information below all the names participating in today’s hop.
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Note: The newly added products that are now redeemable during Sale-A-Bration are part of Stampin’ Up!’s existing product offering.
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.
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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 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!
Stampin’ Up! also has a KITS COLLECTION and is offering two new kits. See those below.
163865
BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)
$23.00
My Birthday Sparkle kit arrives today – and I can’t wait to put it together!
163873
HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT
$25.00
The Happy Houseplants Kit is an adorable home decor crafting kit! This kit comes with four 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) white frames and precut paper pieces for you to curl and assemble inside the frame. You’ll end up with four coordinated houseplant decor pieces. They can stand by themselves, or you can hang them on your wall. Either way, your houseguests will be amazed that you created it yourself!
Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day! Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card made with love.
Hello folks! Here it is Wednesday already – where has the week gone? I apologize for being MIA… I’ve had trouble with a couple things and it’s been frustrating. Hopefully we’re back on track again. My card today is a shaker card made with the amazing Hot Air Balloon stamp set & coordinating dies and other products in this suite – but the stamp & dies are KEY! First of all, I love the Lighter Than Air 6×6 DSP – soft but colorful papers. Pool Party is soft, as is Fresh Freesia and Bubble Bath – all colors in this particular DSP and ink I used on today’s card. Balmy Blue comes across a bit stronger but is still soft.
Don’t you love the stripes? Here’s what I’m not seeing though…, the stamped sentiment! Aargh! It just isn’t showing in the photo. Aargh again, because I pick up the card and it isn’t that visible there either. HOW DID I MISS THAT? Aaargh. Well, here we are. I’ll just have to die cut another piece and re-stamp it and adhere it over this one, maybe in Balmy Blue. Or maybe I need to re-ink my ink pad? I’m posting the card anyway, and may have to show it again later. The idea is super fun. I haven’t made a shaker card is forever, so there was a learning curve going on… re-teaching myself. :O)
The card base is Pool Party 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored on the long side at 4 1/4. I added the Basic White layer – 4 x 5 1/4 that is just a frame. Note that the color that shows through the hot air balloon die cut is the Pool Party card base. Next I die cut the hot air balloon top with the Hot Air Balloon Dies, turned it to the back side of the Lighter Than Air 6×6 DSP and added a piece of Window Sheet and adhered it in place over the opening. I then added a Foam Adhesive Strip around the die cut. I added more dimensionals on the back side of the DSP and set this aside. I used the die cut piece from the balloon die to note where the DSP panel would be added – and stamped a design for the balloon in Pool Party ink. Yep, I guess I really DO need to re-ink the ink pad! To the card base, I used a small condiment spoon to add some Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to where the balloon die cut front panel will be attached to the card base, then turned the DSP over so it was face up and attached it to the Basic White panel/ card base. YAY! All was in place! And I set about decorating the front.
I die cut the basket for the balloon and the “strings'” that hold the basket to the balloon from Fresh Freesia card stock – both using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. They are so cool, you guys! But then, I proceeded to cover up the ‘strings’ with the sentiment banner. The sentiment banner is in two parts – at least on this card it is… The underlay I’m going to call it, and the overlay. :O) The overlay is the stamped sentiment in Pool Party ink that is too light to see in the photo. It says: Up, Up, And Away! HOORAY! IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY – and it’s been attached with dimensionals. I attached the basket with dabs of glue. I added two Balmy Blue Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots (part of the suite of products) on either side of the banner, then added a bow with a glue dot. The Balmy Blue bow is from the Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack – which is also a part of the Suite.
For the inside… I stamped the balloon in Fresh Freesia ink, then the sentiment in Balmy Blue ink, and the basket in Bubble Bath ink. I left plenty of room for writing as I know where this card is headed. Have you ever been on a hot air balloon ride? I have – and it was fascinating. I could not believe how QUIET it was. We couldn’t hear traffic or even birds singing. Not hearing birds singing was a bit disconcerting to me. I hadn’t suspected it to be that silent.
The envelope… the flap has Lighter Than Air 6×6 DSP adhered and trimmed to fit. The envelope front has a partial sentiment from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set, stamped in Balmy Blue ink. I like this card but am disappointed I didn’t notice how light the stamping. Maybe it was the excitement of a ‘first time play” – who knows. I will play again, and re-ink a couple of ink pads before I play :O)
Now – how to get this suite of products… The Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog has this listed on pages 32-24. If you do not have a demonstrator, reach out to me and I’ll send a catalog right away, plus a Jan-Feb Sale-a-Bration catalog as well. Sale-a-Bration is a special time for Stampin’ Up! folks – a time when there are product bonuses for qualifying orders. For instance, a $50 order qualifies for certain FREE ITEMS in the Sale-a-Bration Catalog and a $100 purchase qualifies for other FREE PRODUCT in that catalog. And there’s no limit to the free items. And if you think you might want to join as a demonstrator, there are bonuses there as well.
You can click on the two photos at left to actually see what’s in the catalogs. But, definitely reach out to me to get one you can hold in your hand :O)
Another option is to HOST A Party – and that can be done through me as well, invite your friends, creativity at your fingertips and earn free products.
A MONTHLY CRAFTING SUBSCRIPTION
If you’re looking for a fun and simple creative outlet paper crafting might be your best option! It’s fun, creative, and handmade projects bring joy to you and to others. And nothing makes paper crafting as fun, easy, and creative as Paper Pumpkin!
Celebrate Easter and Spring with adorable cards and treat boxes with the pretty February
And this one comes in a pretty, decorated box to match the season!
What’s in the box:
– 9 projects: 3 standard cards, 3 slimline cards and 3 gift boxes
– Projects include the printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes – FUN!
– Precut paper pieces, baker’s twine, and embellishments
Coordinating colors: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake
Just a note – you have to be signed up for Paper Pumpkin by 10 February in order to get THIS kit!
The Love of Spring Dies coordinates with three Paper Pumpkins: January, February and March Paper Pumpkin kits. And they can be used, of course, with other projects than Paper Pumpkin. This is additional item for $12 that can be added to any order. Click herehttps://www.stampinup.com/categories/shop-products/other-products/kits-paper-pumpkin to learn more about Paper Pumpkin
There’s more! Stampin’ Up! has ONLINE EXCLUSIVES not in a catalog – and March 5 they are releasing new products. The ONLINE EXCLUSIVES products will be released throughout the year, but March 5 is a big date to remember.
Here’s a flyer – just click & see…
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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!!!
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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 CODETJRE9W6M 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.
Welcome to Thursday – and another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! We have new products to share and lots of fun creations.
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 Foldercalled 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.
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.
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!
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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.
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While you’re at it, consider checking out the Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack, the Kits Collection, Paper Pumpkin – and oh yes, consider JOINING MY TEAM to get regular discounts on every order.
Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!
Become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and for just $99, you’ll get your own customized Starter Kit with $125 worth of products. And we’ll include all the business supplies you need to help you get started, plus free shipping. Don’t wait! Talk to me today to begin your creative journey! You may do that here!
Join my Stampin’ Up! team as a demonstrator using one of the options below…
Option #1:
Pay $99 USD for your Starter Kit
Choose $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
PLUS receive the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio for FREE (a $60 value) (Item #163987) I AM LOVING MINE!!!
Option #2:
Pay $99 USD for your Starter Kit
Choose $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
PLUS receive an additional $30 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
That’s a total of $155 worth of products for just $99! This is such a great deal!
Of course, there are other great benefits to becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, such as free shipping on your Starter Kit, a 20%+ discount on demonstrator orders, early access to new catalogs and promotion information, early ordering of new products, attend conventions and workshops, being part of a team of creativity, no pressure to sell products and my full support as a valued team member!
I would love to talk to you about joining my team and what that means for you. Please connect with me if you have questions: tlsbrightspot@gmail.com There’s no better time to joining as a demonstrator than during Sale-a-Bration
If you’ve made up your mind and are ready to do join my team, you may do that here.
When ordering from me please use my NEW HOST CODETJRE9W6M 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 –
Hello Monday… This post SHOULD HAVE gone out yesterday but I was on the road and the connection must have failed. Here ya go – yesterdays post, today :O{
Good Sunday! This weather is crazy here in south Jersey: 55 degrees one day then it plummets to 26 the next. Aargh… Just stay cold already! Enough postulating, right? Today’s card is another we made in class asnd it’s a wreath.
I stamped the leaf image from Stippled Roses stamp set three times on Basic White in Shaded Spruce ink. Again I took my Blender Pen and moved the ink around then die cut all three with the appropriate Stippled Roses Dies. I adhered them with liquid glue to a Softly Stippled DSP background. I die cut the single leaf in the Stippled Roses Dies from Shaded Spruce card stock and added it in place. I tied a bow with the Gingham Plaid ribbon and attached it with a glue dot. The three flowers are die cut from Calypso Coral card stock using another of the Stippled Roses Dies. They are adhered in place with dimensionals. This nearly completed panel was added to a Pebbled Path piece slightly larger, then to a Thick Basic White card base. I stamped the birthday sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink on a Basic White scrap, adhered it to a strip of 2022-2024 In Color 6×6 DSP, put dimensionals on the back. The sentiment comes from – drum roll here – Stippled Roses Stamp set :O). The final touch is Iridescent Pearl Basic ?Jewels on each of the flowers and two more by the sentiment.
For the inside… a strip of the same 2022-2024 6×6 In Color DSP adhered to a Softly Stippled DSP and added to a Basic White panel.
For the envelope… a different pattern of the Softly Stippled DSP in Pebbled Path added to the flap and trimmed to fit.
The Stippled Roses Bundle is in the new Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog and the Softly Stippled DSP is a FREE ITEM available in the Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration catalog (with a qualified order).
If you do not have a demonstrator and are interested in a cattie, please reach out to me. I would be happy to get you ‘hooked up’ so to speak :O)There are some lovely products in this catalog. Along with this is a Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration Catalog. That catalog is special, as it shows products that are FREE with qualifying purchases – during the months of January and February. Qualifying orders means – $50 purchase (before tax & shipping) & $100 purchase (before tax & shipping.) January & Feb are also JOINING PROMOTION times with extraordinary opportunities. Those are listed below. Click on each image to see the products or to learn the process of JOINING MY TEAM.
If you have questions, just reach out to me. I’m here to help you create & learn.
What else does Stampin’ Up have available: Paper Pumpkin, ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Kits Collections. It’s a wonderful way to get your creativity started. Click here to see it all and to shop with me.
Good Saturday morning. We had another night of torrential rain & winds last night – gads! I just feel lucky we didn’t lose power, trees didn’t come down – you know, like that.
We had card class Thursday and this is one of the cards we made. Today’s card is pretty easy using just one bundle, Stippled Roses and it’s coordinating Stippled Roses Dies. I stamped the rose in Moody Mauve on a Basic White panel, then moved the ink around on the roses with my Blender Pen. A clue or two about that process: try not to overwork an area. In other words, no need to keep going over it. And I just worked in the darker inked areas and moved it around. No need to overthink. For the leaves I used my small Blending Brush and with Granny Apple Green ink, tapped off some of the ink and gently colored the leaves. It doesn’t need to be perfect, just add color. If you think it needs more color pull out those Stampin Blends in Granny Apple Green and add some definition. I definitely used those around the rose buds. I die cut the rose with the large Stippled Roses Dies. I used the leaf die from the same set of dies and die cut three leaves. I added them to the back of the die cut rose with Seal+ and added dimensionals as well. I embossed a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Granny Apple Green card stock with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder (a FREE item with a qualifying order from the Sale-a-Bration catalog). Look at that wonderful detail – love it! I adhered the embossed panel to a slightly larger Basic White and then directly to the Moody Mauve card base. I added the die cut roses that on dimensionals and the card was just about done. I stamped the sentiment in Moody Mauve ink on a scrap of Basic White and trimmed it down, added dimensionals and one & done. I flicked my Wink of Stella all over then added three wonderful pearls.
For the inside I stamped the single rose in Moody Mauve ink on a Basic White panel and added that to the inside of the card. You CAN do the same process of moving the ink around with the Blender pen – I did not.
For the envelope… the same single rose stamped in Moody Mauve ink on the front of the card. I also ran a piece of Moody Mauve card stock through the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder and added it to the flap. A beautiful and quick birthday card.
If you’ve been following along, you know the Stippled Roses Bundle is from the new Jan-April 2024 Mini Catalog. If you do not have a demonstrator and are interested in a cattie, please reach out to me. I would be happy to get you ‘hooked up’ so to speak :O)There are some lovely products in this catalog. Along with this is a Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration Catalog. That catalog is special, as it shows products that are FREE with qualifying purchases – during the months of January and February. Qualifying orders means – $50 purchase (before tax & shipping) & $100 purchase (before tax & shipping.) January & Feb are also JOINING PROMOTION times with extraordinary opportunities. Those are listed below.
Click on each image individually to see what’s in the catalog and the particulars about joining. This way you can shop with me or JOIN MY TEAM. If you have questions, just reach out to me. I’m here to help you create & learn.
What else does Stampin’ Up have available: Paper Pumpkin, ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Kits Collections. It’s a wonderful way to get your creativity started. Click here to see it all and to shop with me.
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