Stampin’ Up! Celebrating ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

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

On March 5 there are several new ONLINE EXCLUSIVE sets that will be available for purchase. As a demonstrator, we have an advantage of viewing/ purchasing/ playing with products before they become available to the general public. This Zinnia suite of products is one of them – and I’ve been having a ton of fun with them. For this project I’m making ‘mini cards. Essentially they are 6 x 3 to begin and finished is 3 x 3 ‘gift cards’. I used the Zinnia Dies and another ONLINE EXCLUSIVE, the Basic 3D Embossing Folders (set of 3, this in particular is the Cross Hatch). I also incorporated the Postage Stamp Punch, a part of the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, on which to adhere the die cuts. And the embellishments are Petal Pink……. The sentiment is from Garden Meadow stamp set, another ONLINE EXCLUSIVE item., stamped in Petal Pink ink. The die cuts are cut from Granny Apple Green card stock & petal Pink card stock, adhered together with liquid glue.

Here you can see the inside of the 3 x 3 card… I had trimmed the stamped sentiment into segments, and fussy cut them. This is adhered directly to the inside of the 3 x 3 card. The envelope has this very sweet Petal Pink Polka dot from the Zinnia 12×12 DSP.

On the second notecard, I used the Zinnia 3D embossing Folder that is part of the bundle (stamps, dies & EF) and Basic White card stock. I stamped the sentiment in Melon Mambo ink from the Simply Zinnia stamp set and fussy cut it as well, putting dimensionals on the back and adding it to the embossed front. I had adhered the Zinnia 12×12 DSP to the 3×3 card front, wrapped a 2022-2024 In Color Twine around it and tied aknot, then added the embossed layer with dimensionals. I added three Petal Pink embellishments…. I used the same DSP for the envelope flap.

The last 3×3 card is the Zinnia 3D embossing Folder embossed on Basic White and adhered. I tied a bow from the 2022-2024 In Color Bakers Twine and adhered it with a glue dot. The sentiment was again stamped in Melon Mambo ink on Basic White and fussy cut with paper snips, adhered with dimensionals. More Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins were added to the front for glam. The inside of the card got the rest of the sentiment adhered with liquid glue; the envelope more of the Flowering Zinnias 12×12 DSP on the flap. And done…

Click here to view the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES (Basic 3D Embossing Folders, set of 3) Simply Zinnia Suite, Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins)

Click here for the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog for the card stock, inks, embellishments, paper snips, acrylic blocks for stamping, adhesives, twine and the paper trimmer

You will be shopping with me when you click that ‘here’ place – so remember, I have generous bonuses when shopping with me. Use my current HOST CODE G4G2CPRB to help me get the Stampin’ Up! giftie to you when making a qualified order of $50 or more before shipping & taxes. 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) And with that purchase of at least $50 (before shipping & taxes), you will also receive a BONUS fabulous array of “ideas of the month” with card cuts & all the information to make the designs. (The month of March features the Painted Lavender suite of products in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog)

I hope you like todays card. I would love to hear from you. Make this day special by sending someone a handmade card filled with with love. Blessings!

Here are additional photos of cards I have created with the Simply Zinnia suite of products. Click on the photo to take you to the post of the card.

Stampin’ Up! Alphabet A La Mode – New Letters!

Posted on January 15, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Sunday morning! Goodness, the weekend is already half gone… ugh. I’ve been trying to purge my craft room. Anyone else need to clean up, get rid of old stuff? In going through one drawer I found these cute little Mini Composition notebooks and mini Gel Pens and decided to set to work making mini notebooks. I mean we are talking about 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″, purse size for sure. Here’s the one I made for me… Alphabet A La Mode Dies and the pretty Favored Flowers DSP.

Stampin' Up! Alphabet A La Mode Mini notebook

The letters are really narrow, but I like the style. Before die cutting them, I added Adhesive Sheet to the back of Thick Basic White card stock so they would adhere easily. These are pretty simple once all the details are worked out and I made several to have on hand – you know, once on a roll, just do it. 😊 Here’s another photo of a completed notebook, but without the detail on front.

Stampin' Up! Alphabet A La Mode mini notebook.2

I like having a pen with my notebook so I don’t have to go searching in my purse. Things can get ‘lost in the shuffle”, ya know?

I started with a 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 Thick Basic White card stock that I covered with Favored Flowers DSP – FREE item during Jan-Feb Sale-a-bration. I scored on the long side 3 1/4, 3 5/8 and 4 1/8 and burnished these well, having them fold both ways. I then measured down 1″ and cut between the 3 1/4 to 4 1/8 lines. Now measure down 2 3/4″ and do the same: cut between the lines of 3 1/4 to 4 1/8. This area holds the pen! See above photo.

Notice how there is a flat area behind the pen, so it doesn’t get floppy? Add Tear n’ Tape between the 3 5/8 and 4 1/8″ lines just above and below the cut areas and secure together. Now add Tear n’ Tape between 3 1/4 & 3 5/8 – again not between cut area that holds the pen. This will adhere to the spine of the mini notebooks. Let me note here, that due to the thickness of the gel pen, I need to adhere two of the mini notebooks together. I did this by trimming the front of one notebook away and the back of another and adhered just the center part together. See photo 5.

Stampin' Up! Alphabet A La Mode mini notebook.5

Stampin' Up! Alphabet A La Mode mini notebook.3

Stampin' Up! Alphabet A La Mode mini notebook.4

Now add adhesive to front & back of notebooks and put in place. Trim away excess paper. Decorate as desired. I used the small almost square of the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut a contrasting DSP to hold the initials. Here are several already packaged for giving.

Cute little project using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies, right?

If you would like to order from my online store, that’s really easy to do. And remember to use my current HOST CODE UBG3N32X to earn credit from me. Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards. 😁👍

For every $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping & taxes) and when you add my current Host Code, you will earn 1 STAR Reward. Orders of $49.99 or below DO NOT earn any rewards.Example $50 = 1 STAR Reward, $100 = 2 STAR Rewards , $150 = 3 STAR Rewards etc. When you have earned 8 STAR Rewards you will get a FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice, and mailed directly to you! Is that a deal or what??? You also earn my monthly Online Class Tutorial of exclusive projects when you place an order. For any order $50 or more you will also receive 1 free gift from me valued up to $10. Remember to use MY current HOST CODE: UBG3N32X Click here to go my store. 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!

And here’s another thing to consider when joining during this time period – during Sale-a bration for every $50 increment of purchase you receive FREE Stampin’ Up! product from the Sale-a-bration Catalog. You can order product from the current 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or from the Jan-April 2023 Mini Catalog and still get that same FREE product during Sale-a-bration. And this Jan-Feb for Sale-a-bration is the ONLY Sale-a-bration this year!!! Don’t forget that when joining, you automatically receive a 20% discount on all Stampin’ Up! products.

Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.
Option 2: The original white Mini Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.
Option 3: Your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.

*That’s $50 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

The Boho Blue Mini Machine (161104) is the same as the White Mini Cut & Emboss machine – only in Boho Blue – a new In Color that will be introduced for 2023-2025.

The January-February Sale-a-bration event has a buy, host and join promotion! Above is the JOIN! Next is the SHOP!

Spend $50 or more and pick from 7 new products (4 stamp sets and 3 paper packs!) that are available as free items!
Spend $100 or more and pick from 2 new items (1 paper pack and 1 stamp set that are) that are available as free items!

There is a new host exclusive stamp set called Scenic Garden that will be available for FREE with either a personal order of $300+ or a party with sales totaling $300+!

Let me know if you are interested & I’ll set up a personal HOST CODE for you & your friends to see if you can collect orders to reach the $300 point to get that free stamp set!

The new Saying Thanks Kit is another great option to add when you join… but you don’t have to join to purchase the kit!

162361

SAYING THANKS KIT

$13.00 USD | $18.00 CAD

Each kit comes with precut die cuts in Dutch, English, French and German

Available starting 5 January 2023

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
Printed die-cut words, precut pieces, and enough adhesive to complete projects.
White baker’s twine and iridescent diamond sequins.
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm).
Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide.

If kits are your thing – check out this link for more options

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

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

Stampin’ Up! October Paper Pumpkin Fun

Posted on October 21, 2022 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning – late publication, I know. :O( Late Tuesday my October Paper Pumpkin arrived – and it’s all about Christmas Cards. They are wonderful and I’m so excited to share them with you cuz’ well, they are sooo cute! There are three different designs and three cards for each design. And they came in a super fun box (that didn’t get all damaged in the mail!) that I will repurpose with labels and so forth for a perfect package of something.

Here’s the box followed by photos: of the completed cards.

Oh durn, that last photo didn’t turn! 😖 but you should be able to see how absolutely adorable these cards are. Embellishments, glue dots, cutouts, stamps and an ink spot are all included in these kits. And oh yes, directions too 👍 Sometimes what I have done is make one of each as suggested, then I turn the rest into alternative projects. This time I loved everything about this kit and completed them just as it. Next months kit will coordinate with this in making tags, which is such a super cool idea. There is also the possibility of an add-on with small coordinating food safe paper bags that can be added on to next months kit. You may order this kit and the add-on (or not) by clicking here.

Name: From the North Pole

This kit includes:

This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 12 tags—4 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut paper pieces, twine, adhesive, and more!
Includes a Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Spot!
You’ll love decorating your gift tags with snowflake and banner die-cut pieces on our Mint Macaron glitter specialty paper (a Paper Pumpkin exclusive).
Create festive gift tags for all your packaging needs this holiday season with classic Christmas colors and designs.

Finished gift tag size: 2″ x 3″ (5.1 x 7.6 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November

North Pole Sacks Add-On

Item Number: 162416

Item Price: $4.00 USD / $5.50 CAD

Add-on details:

Includes 12 food-safe paper bags
Create fun packaging for your seasonal gifts and treats
Features a festive design in Crumb Cake
Bag size: 4″ x 6″ (10.2 x 15.2 cm)

Here are some other possibilities available that Stampin’ Up! offers ~ and you can get any of these products by joining my team (You may do that here) or by ordering from my online store (Click here to go my store).

Stampin’ Up! has an awesome joining special right now – which makes me ask – why wouldn’t you join now?It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! For a limited time, new team members will get even MORE FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. Sign up between 4–31 October and you’ll get ~~$125 USD | $165 CAD~~ $155 USD | $206 | $135 CAD worth of products + free business supplies + all the fun being a part of our fantastic community! In other words… $155 of product for $99! Benefits? Pre-ordering of products; 20% discount on all purchases; opportunities to attend both on-line and in-person events such as team meetings, conventions. You may join my team here.

Here are more really cool specials Stampin’ Up! is offering and that you can purchase through my store by clicking here .

You can see cards I have made with the Fitting Florets Suite of products here, here, and here.

Add just the right touch of elegance to any occasion, including Christmas and seasonal celebrations, with the sweet Fitting Florets Collection. From color schemes to sentiments and embellishments to dies, these unique products blend together so that your cards and crafts fit whatever occasion you might need. Send birthday wishes, express your gratitude, or spread Christmas cheer—with so many options to mix and match you’ll be set no matter the celebration all year!

Starting 1 November 2022, customers can order items from the Fitting Florets Collection. All items in the collection can be ordered separately. No limits apply during the customer sales period.

The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:

Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (item 160888)*
Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (item 161814)
Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (item 161822)

The following will be available for purchase in the Mini Catalog starting January 2023:

Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407)
Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)*
Framed Florets Dies (item 160623)

Stampin' Up! Birthday Card Orgsnizer kit

161056 BIRTHDAY CARD ORGANIZER KIT. $25 USD | $34 CAD

Kit includes one 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) monthly planner with space to record birthdays each month as well as a pocket sleeve to hold birthday cards.
Includes 12 full-size birthday cards, 6 of 2 designs, and 12 coordinating envelopes.
Includes Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive-Backed Embellishments, and Tear & Tape Adhesive
Includes die-cut florals and pieces ready for you to use—no prep work required!
Includes sticker sentiments and die-cut labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Evening Evergreen, Petal Pink, Sahara Sand, and Soft Succulent

60342 CHRISTMAS GIFTING KIT $21 USD | $29 CAD

Kit includes 9 tags and 9 gift card holders—3 each of 3 designs
Includes the exclusive Christmas Gifting Stamp Set and a Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Spot
Sized to fit standard gift cards
Coordinating colors: Basic Black, black foil, Mint Macaron, Real Red, Shaded Spruce

Thanks for stopping by.

May you have a beautiful day.

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

Stampin’ Up! Kraft Note Cards with Abigail Rose DSP

Posted on September 14, 2022 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Wednesday morning! Time for some quick & easy cards. I’ve chosen the Kraft Note Cards & Envelopes to pair with the Abigail Rose DSP. Gosh that paper is stunning. Cards can be super simple and still show off handmade. I’ve done some coloring with Stampin’ Blends and added ribbon or linen thread to each. Let’s take a peek.

Stampin' Up! Abigail Rose DSP w/ Kraft Note Cards.1 — Card 1

Stampin' Up! Abigail Rose w/ Kraft Note Cards.2 — Card 2

Stampin' Up! Abigail Rose w/ Kraft Note Cards.3 — Card 3

Each is so different… do you have a favorite? I do but I’m not telling. :O)

Card 1: Stampin’ Blends used were Flirty Flamingo, Pale Papaya & So Saffron, Petal Pink & Daffodil Delight and Old Olive for the leaves. This was adhered directly to the Kraft Note Card. A bow was added with a glue dot using Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon & Linen Thread tied together. The sentiment was stamped in Early Espresso ink, fussy cut and adhered directly under the bow.

Card 2: Again, Stampin’ Blends were used to color the flowers ~ Calypso Coral this time. Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon was wrapped over and secured in back with Seal+, then an extra length was tied in a knot and secured with a glue dot. The DSP was adhered to the Kraft Note Card; sentiment stamped in Early Espresso ink, die cut and adhered with liquid glue.

Card 3: Stampin’ Blends were used to color leaves: Blackberry Bliss, Pale Papaya & Daffodil Delight. This was added to a Blackberry Bliss piece. Linen Thread was wrapped around twice, tied in a knot. Another length was added, tied in a knot and securing it all with a glue dot. This was adhered to the Kraft Note Card front with dimensionals. The sentiment was stamped in Blackberry Bliss on a Basic White piece, adhered to a Blackberry Bliss panel and adhered to the front with dimensionals. Three Glossy Dots in Daffodil Delight were added.

On the inside of each is a Basic White panel, no stamping at all, for simplicity. This would be a perfect little gift set for someone. AND when ordering the Kraft Note Cards & Envelopes, a Kraft box comes with it!

Sales Period: 15 September 2022 12:00am to 11:59 p.m. (MT)

This stamp sale only happens once a year!
The sale will run for 24 hours.
The 15% discount will apply to select* stamps from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog.
Check out the list of stamps that are included in the sale and be ready to act quickly!
Stamp sets available while supplies last!

*Host stamp sets are not included in this sale.

This is NOT TO BE MISSED!!! Look through the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog and make your list. I know I’m making my list. And note… the time listed for the sale is MOUNTAIN TIME so be aware of time differences for your area. And… during this 24 hour sale period DOUBLE REWARDS FROM ME.

If you do not have a demonstrator and need catalogs please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. The other catalog available right now is the Jul-Dec 2022 Mini Catalog . When ordering, please also use my current host code: TXBWJTMW and remember I offer Star-Studded Rewards. More about the rewards below :O) As a thank you to my customers I also offer a free item from Stampin’ Up! item valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. WooHoo! We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you. :O)

Here’s how my STAR-STUDDED REWARDS work:

DURING THIS 24 HR SALE, DOUBLE STAR-STUDDED REWARDS FROM ME
For each $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping & taxes) and when you add my current Host Code, you will earn 1 STAR Reward. Orders of $49.99 or below DO NOT earn any rewards.Example $50 = 1 STAR Reward, $100 = 2 STAR Rewards, $150 = 3 STAR Rewards etc.
When you have earned 8 STAR Rewards you will get a FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice, and mailed directly to you! Is that a deal or what???
You also earn my monthly Online Class Tutorial of exclusive projects when you place an order.
For any order $50 or more you will also receive 1 free gift from me valued up to $10.
Remember to use MY current HOST CODE: TXBWJTMW Click here to go my store.
HAPPY SHOPPING!

Here’s how my STAR REWARDS work:

DOUBLE STAR STUDDED REWARDS FROM ME DURING THIS 24 HOUR SALE!
For each $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping & taxes) and when you add my current Host Code, you will earn 1 STAR Reward. Orders of $49.99 or below DO NOT earn any rewards.Example $50 = 1 STAR Reward, $100 = 2 STAR Rewards, $150 = 3 STAR Rewards etc.
When you have earned 8 STAR Rewards you will get a FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice, and mailed directly to you! Is that a deal or what???
You also earn my monthly Online Class Tutorial of exclusive projects when you place an order.
For any order $50 or more you will also receive 1 free gift from me valued up to $10.

Remember to use MY current HOST CODE: TXBWJTMW Click here to go my store.
HAPPY SHOPPING!

New products added each week on 1, 8, 15, and 22 September.
Promotion ends 28 September.
Product options and discounts vary based on inventory availability.
All order types qualify for this promotion (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online).
Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit.
Get the most up-to-date product information on the online store beginning 1 September.
Please visit my online store here to learn the deals of the week!

stamp sets and dies—and that’s what the Perfect Partners promotion is all about!

We created six new dies that coordinate with stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. These coordinating dies will only be available during this promotion and will not be offered in any catalog.

AVAILABLE 1–30 September 2022

Starting 1 September 2022, customers can order these fun and festive dies and/or bundles. Dies coordinate with stamp sets from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. These six new dies sets are only available for a limited time. Save 10% off when purchasing the bundle.

Items available during this promotion can be added to demonstrator, customer, workshop, and online orders.

Dies are exclusive to this promotion and are only available while supplies last. No quantity limits apply during the customer sales period.

Qualifying orders qualify for Stampin’ Rewards. Items can be added to a starter kit.

Thanks for stopping by.

May you have a beautiful day.

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

Inspire. Create. Share.

SU! 2020-2022 In Color Box for Flowers for Every Season Memories and More Cards and Envelopes

Posted on July 13, 2020 by TL's Bright Spot

Hi Everyone.. Yesterday I shared five cards made from the Flowers for Every Season Memories and More Card Pack, Cards & Envelopes. They were really fun to do! Because they are kind of a ‘set’, I made a box for them – and here it is… and so easy…

Flowers For Every Season memories and More Gift Card Box
#1

Here are the measurements…

for the bottom: 7 1/4 x 9 1/4, scored on each side at 1 5/16. I used Thick Whisper White for a firm base. Burnish all sides, trim as shown and add Tear ‘n Tape, also where shown
for the top: 7 1/4 x 9 1/4, scored on each side at 1 1/4. I used Cinnamon Cider 2020-2022 In Color . Burnish all sides, trim as shown and add Tear ‘n Tape, also where shown.

Box, cutting & tape positioning #2

Remove cover on tape and put together with the small tabs going to the inside of the box.
For the top:
- Whisper White 4 1/2 x 6 1/2, 1 x 6 1/2 ( x 2), 1 x 4 1/2 (x 2)
- 2020-2022 In Color 6×6 DSP (Cinnamon Cider) 4 x 6 (x 2), 3/4 x 6 (x 2), 3/4 x 4 (x 2)
- Adhere DSP to Whisper White then adhere to the Cinnamon Cider top and sides
- Decorate: Create a belly band & bouquet
  - cut a 1 x 12 strip of coordinating DSP. I used World of Good SDSP. Wrap around entire box. Since this is about 1/2″ short of reaching around the box, adds a strip of Thick Whisper White to pull ends together on the backside and on top. See photo…
    Sides of box #4
  - Cut a panel from Whisper White using the Timeless Label Punch and adhere over the top of the two strips. This creates your belly band.
  - Belly Band for box #3
    - Stamp the daisies from the Daisy Lane stamp set, 2 medium and 2 large using Bumblebee ink and Whisper White cs. Punch out using the coordinating Daisy Medium and Large punches. Curl the petals with a bone folder and adhere together with liquid glue.
    - Using the Forever Flourishing Dies, cut out two leaves, one from Just Jade and one from Whisper White. Adhere with liquid glue to the Timeless Label punch panel.
    - Adhere the daisy over the leaves. Tie a bow with the Whisper White 1/2″ Faux Linen Ribbon from the Flowers For Every Season Combo Pack and adhere with a glue dot. Slip this carefully over the box… DONE! Easy, right?!
      Flowers For Every Season memories and More Gift Card Box
      #1

All of these items are available in the 2020-2022 Annual Catalog. If you do not have a demonstrator and no catalog, I would be happy to send you one. Just let me know. Here is a link to this catalog for your review…2020 AC US

Right now, SU! has a special called BONUS DAYS. For every $50 you spend from now until 3 Aug, you receive an email from SU! with a $5 coupon to be redeemed 4-31 Aug. Got it? Bonus Days. Earn in July, spend in August.

And when you order from me, please use my July host code to receive a SU! item worth $10 when your purchase is $50-$150. Sounds like a deal, right?!

Thanks for stopping by.

May you have a beautiful day.

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

SU! Playful Alphabet Dies and Z Fold

Posted on July 3, 2020 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello… last baby card I promise! Made with the Playing with Patterns 6×6 DSP and the Playful Alphabet Dies, this is another fun fold card. Here ’tis…

Playful Alphabet Dies
Playing with Patterns 6×6 DSP
#1

The card base is Purple Posy 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2. Burnish the 5 1/2 as though the card were going flat, then fold back the 2 3/4 scored panel – this makes a z – therefore… ta da… a Z Fold Card. Cut a panel of Coastal Cabana 2 3/8 x 4. Adhere a panel of the Playing with Patterns 6×6 DSP cut to 2 x 3 7/8. Wrap a length of the Silver/ Misty Moonlight ribbon from the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack three times around and tie in knot. Hold in place on the back with tape. Put dimesnionals on this panel back and set aside.

Adhere Foam Adhesive Sheet strip (about 1 x 2 1/2) to a piece of coordinating DSP then die cut the letters B-O-Y using the Playful Alphabet Dies. Adhere to the card front by simply removing the backing on the Foam Adhesive strip! Now adhere this completed panel to the front of your Z-Fold. Add three 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots – these are Just Jade.

For the inside… Coastal Cabana 4 x 5 1/4 then Whisper White 3 3/4 x 5, then add a coordinating strip 1/4″ from right end. Voila! The envelope got the same DSP adhered to the flap. Baby card #5 is done…

Playful Alphabet Dies
Playing with Patterns 6×6 DSP
#3

Here are all five cards – and yes, they have been sent already! What a fun gift set to forward to a new Mom. Hope she really likes them; I had such fun creating them for her.

Playful Alphabet Dies
Playing with Patterns 6×6 DSP
Pattern Play stamp set

Playful Alphabet Dies
Waterfall card

Playing with Patterns 6×6 DSP
Playful Alphabet Dies
Gatefold

Tasteful Labels Dies
Playing with Patterns 6×6 DSP

Thanks for stopping by.

May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card.

Stampin’ Up! Old and New

Posted on May 7, 2020 by TL's Bright Spot

Hi All! It’s Thursday, May 7 and I desperately hoping for my order from the NEW 2020-2021 ANNUAL CATALOG to arrive today. I will be very anxious to share the new products with you once they arrive. But for today, what I’m showing is something I made for a friend of mine. We were to have had our state convention last weekend and these were to have been given to her then – as a thank you for her leadership. Take a peek…

Best Dressed 3×3 Notecards repurposed

These are just adorable in person. Photos just don’t quite show how cute they really are. I think there are 12 notecards in a set – I forget really… but I have three left and will finish them up today. I made nine but only took a photo of these as they wouldn’t all fit in the photo frame!

Mini pizza box #1

Mini pizza box #2

Mini pizza box side view

There are some carryover products used and some new and some retiring. The new items are ribbons from the Ornate Garden Suite and I used Old Olive. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Here is the list of all the products used to create these fun gift cards.

Small Bloom Punch – carrying over from the recent mini catalog
Medium Daisy Punch – carrying over
Large Daisy Punch – carrying over
Leaf Punch – I thought it was carrying over, but maybe not – I have to look again

That’s it for the punches, now for the ribbons and accessories…

Crinkle Seam Binding – carrying over from the mini catalog
Old OliveOld Olive from the Ornate Garden Combo – new item
Flax ribbon 5/8″ – retiring – I cut a length and pulled individual strings from it to make a bow :O)
Pearlized Doilies – retiring
Clear and Gold Faceted Gems – retiring
Perennial Essence Floral Centers – retiring

Papers, notecards, ink and boxes…

Mini Pizza boxes – carrying over
Best Dressed 3×3 Notecards & Envelopes – retiring
Designer Series Paper 6×6 – retiring (this is a variety pack)
Come Sail Away DSP – retiring
Pearl Essence Vellum
Noble Peacock Foil Sheets
Balmy Blue ink and Purple Posy (you can use stampin’ Blends)

Fun project and knowing to whom I’m sending them makes it more fulfilling somehow. Anyway – hope you enjoyed seeing these today.

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Stampin’ Up! Bird Ballad Laser Cut Cards and Tin

Posted on May 4, 2020 by TL's Bright Spot

Hi Everyone- BEAUTIFUL day today here – hope yours is as well. I brought out my Bird Ballad Laser Cut Cards and Tin to share with you. This set is just so stunning and takes my breath away a bit. It doesn’t need very much to decorate, unless you want to. I wanted these to be very un-fussy so here’s what I did…

Bird Ballad Laser Cut Cards #1

Bird Ballad Laser Cut cards #2

These first two have Perennial Essence DSP layered behind the laser front and then a bit of extra trim on the inside. Because the DSP is two-sided, it is sometimes difficult to decide which you want for the focal point. One side is about as stunning as the other.

Then I decided to add a bit of ribbon and it a different look. Not sure I like it quite as much, what do you think? Any opinions? Here’s a list of the various ribbons…

Bird Ballad Laser Cut Card with ribbon #3

Metallic Edge ribbon 3/8″ in gold (very vanilla) and silver (white) – – carrying over to the new catalogue
Metallic ribbon 1/4″ Seaside Spray – – carrying over to the new catalogue
Ruched ribbon 1/4″ in Daffodil Delight – – also carrying over
Metallic Edge ribbon 1/4″ in Petal Pink (retiring, sadly – but on sale!)

Here’s a couple individually with the ribbon for a closer look…

Bird Ballad Laser Cut Card w/ ribbon #4

Bird Ballad Laser Cut Cards w/ ribbon #5

And here’s the gorgeous tin for holding all the beauteous cards…

Bird Ballad Laser Cut Cards and Tin #6

So tomorrow – TOMORROW – I have the privilege as a demonstrator for Stampin’ Up! to place a preorder of some of the new items offered in the NEW 2020-2021 ANNUAL CATALOG. EEEK! So excited… And then – I will be able to share the new goodies with you when they arrive. 😁 😏 Want to be apart of that group who can place preorders and receive discounts? Ask me how you can JOIN MY TEAM!

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Stampin’ Up! Acetate Card Boxes and DSP

Posted on April 19, 2020 by TL's Bright Spot

Acetate Card Boxes and Detailed Bee Dies

It’s Sunday! Today on the coast of Jersey we have a sunshiny day, a bit cool at just 32 degrees but it is to get up to 61 before the day begins to cool again. I have to say, the daffodils and pansies and Hellebores (Lenten Rose) love these cool temps and are thriving. What’s our card for today? There isn’t one – it’s a box 😁. Todays post is all about the Stampin’ Up! Acetate Card Boxes, a bit of ribbon and Designer Series Paper. Let’s take a look…

Acetate Card Box #1

Acetate Card Box #2

I’m going to walk you through this with photos and it’s really quite easy…

Cut your Acetate Card Box in half before opening it – at 4″. Put each half together, folding in the tabs and bottom.
Add Tear n Tape about 1/2″ from edge, beginning at the cut edge of the box and wrapping around the bottom to the next cut edge. Do this for both sides of each box.

Adding Tear n Tape & Ribbon

Cut ribbon 24″. The purple ribbon is NOT a Stampin’ Up! product – shame on me… but the other is Gray Granite Textured Weave 1/2′ ribbon
Beginning at bottom of box and on the back side, wrap ribbon up to cut edge, create a loop and then back down on the same side of the box, then turning box over continue the wrapping process. TIP: You will notice in the picture that I unraveled only a portion of the Tear n Tape as I went – this prevents sticking to any of your surface area if you put the box down. I used glue dots at the end of the ribbon to hold it in place.

Adding ribbon

Adding Tear n Tape & Ribbon

Picture from the top after ribbon added

Cut your DSP 6 x 4 3/8, and score at 2 3/4 and 3 1/4. Burnish. This becomes your bottom. I used Golden Honey Specialty DSP for both boxes. Add a glue dot to each side of the “bottom” about 1/2″ in from edge. This holds the paper in place and is covered by the ribbon. Slip your DSP inside the box. Adhere a glue dot at the top, also where the ribbon is, again to hold the paper in place.
Embellish you Acetate Box front… I used Pearlized Doilies and colored them. The purple is done with Blackberry Bliss ink and a roller. It creates a soft look. The Daffodil Delight doily was colored using Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin Blends. I wanted it to really stand out.

Acetate Card Box #2

Using your Stitched Shapes Dies, cut a circle. Stamp your sentiment: for the purple box I used Part of My Story stamp set in Blackberry Bliss ink; for the Daffodil Delight box I used the Honey Bee stamp set and Memento Black ink.
Adhere the circle to the doily with liquid glue. Adhere to the box with dimensionals. Add Glitter Enamel Dots.
Using the Detailed Bee Dies, cut two bees for each box from another piece of the Specialty DSP. Color the stripes on the bees with Dark Basic Black Stampin Blends. Adhere with dimensionals.

Acetate Card Boxes and Detailed Bee Dies

I love these little boxes and so fun to decorate. I’m preparing card kits for some of my students and will fill these with the card cuts. I think they will enjoy the little extra surprise for them.

Thanks for stopping by. Please check out the Clearance Rack as it has some really awesome products at a very reduced price. And the Honey Bee Dies are back in stock so order those quickly before they disappear.

May you have a beautiful day today.

Make someone happy by sending them a special gift!

Stampin’ Up! Flowering Foils Gift Set

Posted on March 24, 2020 by TL's Bright Spot

Today’s project features the incredible Flowering Foils Specialty DSP that is a free Sale-a bration item when purchasing $50 worth of product, and some of our alcohol Stampin’ Up! Blends. Let’s take a look…

Coloring on this paper is so relaxing – really a cathartic for me – not that I’m stressed or anything. It simply just really get’s me going… I took one sheet of the foils and broadly cut out all the flowers. Then I sorted them putting them is piles of like flowers. That’s when I could start the coloring process, and I colored maybe four of them, then began trimming, so I could raise up some of the petals. The card has three layers on top of the card base. Here’s more detail…

Thick Whisper White for the card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″; 3 5/8″ x 5 1/8″ for the inside
Lovely Lipstick 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ – cut 2, one is for the inside
Flowering Foils SDSP 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ for the front; 1/8″ x 5 1/8″ for the inside.

Color the flower using Light and Dark Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Up! Blends. Begin with the dark, coloring only one or two petals, then going back with the light to fill in. Complete the flower then go back and use the Color Lifter Blend to lighten areas that you think need it. This is where it really begins to look almost real 🙂 Curl the edges of the. petals using a bone folder.
Next do the leaves in Light and Dark Old Olive Stampin’ Up! Blends. I didn’t use much color lifter on these, but did some.
Finally I colored the flower buds with the same Lovely Lipstick combination of blends.
Now do the trimming and layering process to your satisfaction. I colored some of those flowers that were on edges of the paper so they became the top layers of the flowers. Adhere the layers with dimensionals so it truly becomes a three dimensional project. The top flower needs the center colored and I used Light and Dark Daffodil Delight Blends for that. Keep curling the edges of the flower petals to get that “real” look.
I finally added Wink of Stella on the top couple of layers. I like the sparkle!
Add the bow: Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon and adhere with a glue dot.

The inside…,

Super simple: adhere the additional Whisper White panel to the extra Lovely Lipstick.
Add the colored 1/8″ strip of the SDSP to the left of the Whisper White.
Adhere the Lovely Lipstick to the inside… Card is complete!

The gift bag follows the exact instruction from Sunn Stampin’ – I encourage you to watch her video on this. I simply used a different Flowering Foils SDSP to create the bag, then I decorated it.

Lovely Lipstick 2 1/2″ x 11 1/2″, gently creased around the finished bag, then score those creases, adhere tear n’ tape to the ends and wrap around and attach to the bag.
The flower was a double flower from the SDSP and I colored it the same as above. Then I used another layer on the bottom flower, trimming the petals apart a bit while still keeping them intact.
The lower flower has a Perennial Essence Floral Centers for the inner portion. I considered using another for the upper flower, but it was too much. Curl the edges of the petals using your bone folder, but be very gentle – you don’t want to pull the petals off.
Adhere a Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon and bingo -done.

Thanks for making a second stop with me today. Do tell me what you think of these projects. I had such fun coloring and putting together. 😏

May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card.

TLsBrightSpot

Terry Lynn Bright, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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