Stamp & Die bundles have been an additional 10% off during this month of June – and today – Jun 30 is the VERY LAST DAY for this promotion. So… if there is a bundle you want/ need/ desire – order it today – right here. Make sure my name is at the top of the page so you know you are ordering from me. :O)
Along with the bundle sale is the 10% off machine sale – the Stampin’ Up! cut & emboss machine in the regular size and the mini machine as well. I certainly took advantage of this offer as I have had my regular size machine for a ‘bit’ (that’s a long time!) and it was getting a little quirky. With the 10% off, it was a super deal!!! Plus my demonstrator discount too :O) Remember – today – Jun 30 is the LAST DAY FOR THIS SALE. Place your order.
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Welcome! It is the 2nd Tuesday of the month and time for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop. I hope you enjoy the creations you see today. The theme is ‘celebrate summer’ and we can interpret that any way that inspires. I think you may see a lot of different ideas here today. I have chosen to work with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper and the Country Birdhouse bundle to prepare today’s card.
This card uses two particular bundles: Country Birdhouse and it’s coordinating dies and Nested Friends and it’s coordinating dies. Nested Friends is now an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE set, while Country Birdhouse is in the new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. I began by making the birdhouse portion first then the rest of the card followed.
Directions:
Fold a piece of the Country Woods DSP (8 1/2 x 11 to 4 1/4 x 11)
Lay the birdhouse die (from Country Birdhouse Dies) along the fold line with one side of the roofline extending beyond the cutting line until it is OVER the fold – meaning it will NOT cut along the fold. (You can place either side of the roof beyond the fold). Die cut. You now have a birdhouse that opens & closes along one side of the roof. :O) YAY!
Die cut the hole opening using the appropriate die
Die cut the additional roof decorations from Country Woods DSP – noting the direction of the grain (this happens to be the Misty Moonlight color in the pack)
Die cut the bottom panel on the birdhouse – adhere all pieces. There is one die cut from Basic White and I layered it over the other two, where they are adhered together.
See that little small circle piece below the opening – that is supposed to indicate a landing spot for the birds!
Stamp the bird on the front in Memento ink and color with Watercolor Pencils: Real Red, Early Espresso, Basic Gray
These are house finches – the male has the red head and a bit of red down the front breast. Intermixed is some gray & brown.
I used short strokes, not covering the entire bird at once, to make it look more like feathers.
I colored the eye with a Basic Black Marker using the fine tip end
I clipped the beak down the center of it, cut a short length of Linen Thread, took the fibers apart and ‘encouraged’ them into the cut of the beak. I turned this item over and added a dot of liquid glue to secure the thread in place. I put dimensional on the bird and added it to the birdhouse front. The male finch is helping it’s partner build a nest – it’s what they do!
To create the opposite facing bird is called ‘reverse stamping’.
Using Memento ink, ink the stamp and stamp a Window Sheet, then turn the window sheet over and place it on a Basic White scrap. Rub over the window sheet without it moving, then lift window sheet. A bird stamped in reverse has been created!
Color it with Watercolor Pencils: mostly Early Espresso, Basic Gray, just a bit of real Red and some Crushed Curry. Keep going over this until satisfied with the result. This is a female finch!
Step 1: stamp window sheet
Step 2: turn window sheet over, ink side on card stock
First of all, more photos should have been taken! What you are seeing is the female finch bird already die cut & adhered in place. :O(
I used the Nested Friends stamp set for the nest, inked with Early espresso ink then used a sponge dauber to add a bit of Copper Clay in places, then stamped it directly to the inside of the birdhouse. I adhered the female finch inplace with liquid glue. I diec ut another piece of Country Woods DSP for the bottom strip on the birdhouse inside.
The card base is Early Espresso, 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2. Adhered to that is a Country Woods panel 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 that I ran through the Timber 3D embossing folder. I stamped this wonderful branch in Early espresso ink using the Nested Friends stamp set, then die cut it with Nested Friends Dies. I adhered the tree branch in place with mini stampin’ dimensionals. I took a length of Linen Thread and put it over the branch and adhered it in place with Seal+. I adhered the birdhouse over that with liquid glue – to make it appear as though the birdhouse was hanging from the tree branch.
With the card front complete, I worked on the inside of the card.
I began by stamping the branch from Nested Friends in Early Espresso ink on the Basic White panel. Using the Country Birdhouse stamps, I stamped the bird on the left in Memento ink, then stamped the bird on the right using the Reverse Stamping method. I colored the leaves with Stampin’ Blends: Granny Apple Green. I stamped the sentiment from Country Birdhouse in Early espresso ink. With the stamping complete, I adhered this to a slightly larger Misty Moonlight, then to the inside of the card.
For the envelope, I used more of the Country Woods DSP to add to the flap, trim to fit. I stamped the bird on the right side using the reverse stamping technique as mentioned above.
Now … time to see what the others on the team have created. click the previous button or the next button… or click on a name. Remember to also read more info below on how to purchase these products from me.
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STAMPIN’ UP! STAMP & DIE BUNDLE 10% OFF SALE!!
Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024 Ordering Deadlines Phone: 28 June 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) Online: 30 June 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders… including Starter Kit orders.
See and shop all qualifying bundles in the online store.
Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.
Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators get the SAME discounts and sales that CUSTOMERS do – on TOP OF their demonstrator discount
Keeping that information in the forefront of your mind,
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 – especially when your order does not exceed $150. Make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator when checking out! :O)
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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.
Good morning, good morning! It’s cool this AM – 57 – after a couple of days of 100% humidity and 87 temps. This feels much more refreshing :O) Thursday was my card class and we did a window z-fold card, similar to what I posted a week or so ago, which you see here. I’m hooked on this style card – just sayin’. I needed a couple of cards – thank you and another for a friend recovering from surgery – and here’s what I did.
I really like the colors of the thank you card with the Misty Moonlight card base than the other card. However, when making a card for a specific person, and the card on the right was, we follow what would be best for them. The card cuts and basic directions are the same for both cards. The main difference is the inside on the second card using the emboss resist technique. The Stitched Shapes Dies were used for the circles and the banner die cuts.
I stamped the partial image of these flowers in VersaMark ink using the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set – re-inking and stamping across the bottom five times. I sprinkled white embossing powder over the image, heat embossed with the heat tool and let it cool for a bit. Once cool, I took a Blending Brush and Boho Blue ink and with swirling/ circling strokes went over the stamped images. Here’s a close-up.
I love this effect and it mimics the Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP. I stamped the sentiments in Fresh Freesia ink using the Unbounded Love stamp set.
Here’s the inside of the ‘thanks’ card.
On this card I stamped the partial image in Wild Wheat ink, mimicking the image on the front of this card. I used a Blending Brush and Misty Moonlight ink to add color over this.
After stamping the image on the inside of the card and not really ‘sold’ on the image, I looked over my stamps and found another image I liked better to use on the envelope front. I stamped it in Whisper White ink then heat set it since it is a pigment ink and takes a bit to dry. I then used that same Blending Brush that I had used on the inside with Misty Moonlight ink and colored over the image. In person, the image is obvious – in the photo it is not. The stamp set used for that was the Charming Ducks stamp set.
Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP item 163303
Thoughtful Wishes stamp set, also on pg 47 – item 163305 HOWEVER… there are coordinating dies, and when purchased as a bundle during the month of June, it is 20% off – Thoughtful Wishes bundle item 163314
These may be found on page 47 in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.
here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog –
and to shop with me.
STAMPIN’ UP! STAMP & DIE BUNDLE 10% OFF SALE!!
Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024 Ordering Deadlines Phone: 28 June 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) Online: 30 June 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders… including Starter Kit orders.
See and shop all qualifying bundles in the online store.
*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.
Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators get the SAME discounts and sales that CUSTOMERS do – on TOP OF their demonstrator discount
Keeping that information in the forefront of your mind,
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 – especially when your order does not exceed $150. Make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator when checking out! :O)
HOST CODE BAQG9RSE
Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy when sending them a handmade card filled with love.
CARD CUTS:
Card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
Basic White inside: 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 scored at 4 & 6 1/4, burnishing to make it a z-fold.
Frames & Flowers 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper is simply gorgeous – soft colors, leaf & flower themed, the pack of papers includes die cut images as well. This paper may be found on page 29 in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. To make today’s card, I used several of the die cuts, You are Beautiful stamp set and the Hope You Know stamp set for the sentiments. The card base is Lost Lagoon cut 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored @ 4 1/4 with a layer of Basic White 4 x 5 1/4.
I began by adhering the frame die cut from the pack of Frames & Flowers 12 x 12 DSP onto a basic White panel. I stamped the sentiment in Lost Lagoon ink using the Hope You Know stamp set. I added a couple of die cuts from the DSP pack attaching them with dimensionals: the leaves in the lower right and the flower & leaves corner die cut. I added Wink of Stella to the several of the darkest leaves on the lower left and on the flowers of the corner die cut. This doesn’t show in the photo, but in person it adds a beautiful touch of elegance.
For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment in Lost Lagoon ink using the Hope You Know stamp set. The leaf image is another of the die cuts from the Frames & Flowers 12 x 12 DSP pack, and was adhered with dabs of liquid glue. And yes, I added Wink of Stella to several of the leaves here as well.
For the Basic White envelope I stamped the leaf images using the You are Beautiful stamp set and Lost Lagoon ink. This is a ‘distinctive’ stamp set, meaning when the images are stamped there is depth. Notice how some of the leaves on the flap are darker than others – that’s what I mean.
Frames & Flowers 12 x 12 DSP may be found on page 29 – item 163765
Hope You Know stamp set may be found on page 85 – item 161409
You Are Beautiful stamp set may be found on page 93 – item 163704
The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – and to shop with me.
STAMPIN’ UP! STAMP & DIE BUNDLE 10% OFF SALE!!
Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024 Ordering Deadlines Phone: 28 June 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) Online: 30 June 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders… including Starter Kit orders.
See and shop all qualifying bundles in the online store.
*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.
Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators get the SAME discounts and sales that CUSTOMERS do – on TOP OF their demonstrator discount
Keeping that information in the forefront of your mind,
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 – especially when your order does not exceed $150. Make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator when checking out! :O)
HOST CODE BAQG9RSE
Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy when sending them a handmade card filled with love.
Good Tuesday morning! I have a sweet thinking of you card today using the awesome Sketched Butterflies stamp & die bundle. I also incorporated the Labeled with Love stamp set and die bundle – both of which will be available as part of the 10% off stamp & die set bundle sale that goes live Jun 5 and continues through Jun 30. That 10% off is IN ADDITION TO the always 10% off when purchasing stamp & die bundles. Let’s look…
I like the idea of versatility for a card when I’m not creating for a specific individual – and this card is just that. The card front is layers of Balmy Blue for the card base, then Highland Heather, Basic White and Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue. The ‘frame’ for each butterfly comes from the Labeled with Love stamp set, stamped in Memento ink & die cut with it’s coordinating die. On each ‘frame’ is a stamped butterfly from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set. Stamped with Memento ink on a Basic White scrap, the two outside butterflies were colored with Stampin’ Blends: Light Balmy Blue on the body center & inner wings, Light Highland Heather then Light Fresh Freesia on the outer portions of each wing – both adhered with dimensionals to the ‘frame’. The center butterfly has two parts: the same Memento stamped image but stamped on a scrap of Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP and die cut with the butterfly outline die from Sketched Butterfly Dies. The overlay is the intricate die cut from the same scrap of Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP. These two were adhered together in the middle with a dab of liquid glue and a Purple Fine Shimmer Gem was added to it. This was attached to the ‘frame’ with mini dimensionals. I added little doodle dots with my Basic Black Marker on the two outside ‘frames’. Attaching the frames to the card front: I attached the center ‘frame’ first, centering it on the card front, then added the outer two, creating equidistant margins.
For the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Labeled with Love stamp set in Memento ink on a scrap of the Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP and fussy cut it with my paper snips. This was adhered to the Basic White inside panel and that was adhered to a Highland Heather panel and both to the inside of the card. As I’m writing this, a friend is having surgery tomorrow, and since the sentiment is ‘thinking of you’, it will be perfect! But it could also easily be a sympathy card, an ‘in general’ note or a birthday card!
The envelope flap has the very same Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue adhered & trimmed to fit. I stamped a different butterfly from the Sketched Butterflies stamp set – in Memento ink – directly on the DSP. On the envelope front is the same butterfly as the flap, stamped in Memento ink and colored as those on the card front: Stampin’ Blends Light Balmy Blue, Light Highland Heather & Light Fresh Freesia. When working on an envelope, remember to slip a card scrap inside so the alcohol blends do not bleed through!
Stampin’ Up! has a new offer beginning June 5 – 30, 10% off any Stamp & Die set bundle AND 10% off the Mini Die Cut & Emboss machine as well as the standard size Die Cut & Emboss machine. I encourage you to make your list and take advantage of this generous offering.
Click here to see all SU! bundles available in the
Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.
And remember, bundles in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE SU! store are also part of this offering – click here to see those
Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024 Ordering Deadlines Phone: 28 June 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) Online: 30 June 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders… including Starter Kit orders.
See and shop all qualifying bundles in the online store.
*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.
Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!
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