Stampin’ Up! Stars At Night Dies with Watercoloring

Posted on October 31, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Tuesday! It’s Oct 31 – trick or treaters went around last night in our area and we had quite a few of them. Thank goodness not much of our candy is left! :O) Today is the last day of the JOINING PROMOTION. This is such a special deal that if you’re on the fence, take a leap of faith & jump right in. My team & I are here to help you. Read more info below.

I’ve a watercolor card for you today and it was fun to create. I was inspired by several folks who have posted watercolor cards, and while I’m not as good at it as I’d like to be, I’m still pleased with the card.

Stampin' Up! Stars At Night Dies w/ watercoloring

Let’s begin by creating the watercolor background: Misty Moonlight ink, Night of Navy ink and finally Orchid Oasis ink. What I like about this is the depth that is created – it really looks like space to me. I wet my paper thoroughly then began with the widest of the Water Painters and added Misty Moonlight ink. Keeping the paper wet, I added Night of Navy ink, but tried to leave the center area mostly just the Misty Moonlight. Then I added the Orchid Oasis ink the same way, keeping the paper wet. I dropped a few drops of clear water on the paper to give more depth, then set aside this piece to dry. Keep in mind, no two pieces are ever the same and that’s the beauty of watercolors.

While this was drying, I pulled out the Holographic Foil Paper and with the silver sheet, used the hybrid folder and die cut this beautiful embossed star (that’s in the center of the card) with the Stars At Night Dies. I also die cut a couple more stars from this same sheet using the Stars At Night Dies. On a scrap of Orchid Oasis paper, I stamped the sentiment from the Night Divine stamp set in VersaMark ink then sprinkled it with Silver Embossing Powder and heat set it. Once it was cool, I fussy cut the sentiment and set it aside.

Now that the watercolor paper was dry I used the Deckled Rectangle Dies to create this fun edge. I ran it through again with the starburst die in the upper center of the card. See all those little openings surrounding the Holographic star? That’s what it does, plus… cut out a starburst which I saved to use on the inside of the card :O). Ok, what’s next… oh yes, cut a piece of 2023-2025 In Color Shimmer Paper in Boho Blue and adhere the deckled watercolor paper over it. I flicked the watercolor piece with Wink of Stella to give it some sparkle. I used liquid glue to adhere the star and little dots of glue for the additional small stars. I put the fussy cut sentiment on dimensionals and attached it over the center of the large star. This panel got dimensionals and was added to an Orchid Oasis card base.

Stampin' Up! Stars At Night w/ Watercolor Paper, inside

On a panel of Very Vanilla card stock, I stamped the sentiment from Night Divine stamp set in Orchid Oasis ink. I added the leftover starburst center then another star die cut from the Holograph Paper in the center of the starburst. This panel was added to the inside of the card and finis.

Stampin' Up! Stars At Night w/ Watercoloring card & envelope

On the Very Vanilla envelope, I stamped the sentiment from Night Divine stamp set in Orchid Oasis ink. We made this in my card class two weeks ago and the ladies loved it.

The countdown is on… Stampin’ Up! offer of the Joining Promotion ends at close of day Oct 31 – today! Let me refresh your memory about the Joining Promotion

Celebrating 35 years of Stampin’ Up!, new demonstrators will be able to choose 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

With option 2 (35% more SU! product) the new demo would pay the usual $99 plus tax of course, and get $168.75 worth of SU! product that you get to choose! And as before – – shipping is FREE! (This would probably be my suggestion – more product!)

MORE – MORE – MORE… With either option, those who sign up for the starter kit between Oct 3 and Oct 31 will automatically get signed up for the ONSTAGE@HOME Registration, again FREE! This is a virtual event being held November 11. (Normally the cost of registration would be $77) If you join as demonstrator during the time frame mentioned, you will receive in your email, all the information necessary to attend this virtual event.

Have I intrigued you, inspired you, made you think maybe this is the time to join as a demonstrator? If so, – would love to have you. Remember, hobby demonstrator (for the 20% discount) or a business demo (at least 20% off all demonstrator orders – or more) or somewhere in between. It just doesn’t matter. What does matter is if you like to stamp, color, ink up, create – that’s where it all blends into having fun and doing it with others.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Whether you’d like to start a little side business or simply take advantage of the awesome 20% discount, I would very much love for you to join my Krew team! We have a great time together – even though we live all over the country!

Want to purchase the supplies for this card? Supplies can be ordered using this link to my online store. You will find ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Clearance Rack, Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog, kits, Paper Pumpkin – you name it. Shop at your convenience :O)

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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 oder is over $50. The October Tutorial features the beautiful Merriest Trees Bundle which can found in the Jul-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog on page 12!

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

Stampin’ Up! Garden Walk with Artistic Dies

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

Good Monday morning. Golly – where did the weekend go? It was glorious here on the Jersey Shore – even though we made a quick trip to PA. And it was glorious there too. My card today is a fairly new one called Garden Walk 6×6 DSP. It has an interesting mix of colors and I’ve paired it with Basic White on this card.

Stampin' Up! Garden Walk DSP & Artistic Dies.

This is a very feminine birthday card and I like it a lot. The Artistic Dies are the leaves die cut from Basic White. I’ve also incorporated the Scalloped Contour Dies. The layers are like this: Card base is Thick Basic White; on this is a narrow layer of Garden Walk DSP adhered directly to the card base; the Scalloped Contour Basic White panel with Pretty Peacock and Garden Walk DSP all attached to one another then added to the card front with dimensionals. The Artistic Dies leaves was attached near the bottom with a couple of dabs of liquid glue, a narrow strip of Pretty Peacock added over this, then the sentiment banner on dimensionals. The sentiment is stamped using the Artistically Inked stamp set, which coordinates with the Artistic Dies, with Poppy Parade ink. Two final touches… a sweet bow using the pink in the Ribbon Combo Pack and three Iridescent Pastel Gems.

Stampin' Up! Birthday card with Garden Walk 6x6 DSP

On the inside… I used Poppy Parade ink to stamp the flowers from the Artistically Inked stamp set. They look just like the flowers on this Designer Series Paper :O) I stamped the leaves in Garden Green ink from the Artistically Inked stamp set then the sentiment – also from this stamp set. The stems were my own addition, using the Garden Green Marker to draw them in. The Basic White panel was simply asdded to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Garden Walk & Artistic Die card & envelope

For the envelope, more of the same Garden Walk 6×6 DSP on the flap and the larger flower from Artistically Inked stamp set stamped in Poppy Parade ink on the front. And finis! My hubby particularly likes this card :O)

The countdown is on… Stampin’ Up! offer of the Joining Promotion ends at close of day Oct 31 – tomorrow! Let me refresh your memory about the Joining Promotion.

Celebrating 35 years of Stampin’ Up!, new demonstrators will be able to choose 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

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

Stampin’ Up! Beary Cute and Tiny Trees Dies

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

Hello Saturday! We are having a bit of summer here in NJ once again… 80 degrees today! However, fall is definitely upon us ~ the trees surrounding us have turned those gorgeous shades of yellow, orange, deep reds. It is just stunning. With all this talk of fall, you would think my card would be about that, but it isn’t :O) It’s Christmas with the Beary Christmas 12 x 12 DSP and the Tiny Trees Dies.

Stampin' Up! Beary Cute and Tiny Trees Dies

I began this card by die cutting the Garden Green front piece with the Tiny Trees Dies. I added Foam Adhesive Strips to the back of the die cut and attached a slightly larger panel of Granny Apple Green foil sheet. (This comes from the Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets pack.) These were added to a Garden Green card base. I die cut two Basic White circles with the Deckled Circles Dies. The smaller one I stamped with the sentiment in Balmy Blue ink from Beary Cute stamp set, then stamped again with the ‘snowflake’ stamp in the same Beary Cute stamp set. I fussy cut this bear carrying packages from the Beary Christmas 12×12 DSP and attached him to the larger circle with dimensionals. I slipped this Sparkle Ribbon under his feet to make it look as though he was walking on ice. I added three Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the circle for more bling. These two circles were attached to the card front as you see them.

For the inside… I stamped this simple outline image of a tree in Garden Green ink, using a stamp from the Beary Cute stamp set. I stamped the hat in Real Red ink from the same stamp set – and called it complete.

Stampin' Up! Beary Cute & Tiny Trees card & envelope

For the envelope… I fussy cut two more bears from the Beary Christmas 12×12 DSP and added them to the envelope front. I took another piece of the DSP for the flap.

What a bright, cheery card, right? What’s helpful about this card, is it could be sent to someone of a different faith – as it doesn’t say Merry Christmas on it. It’s good to have a few of these in your stash.

Stampin’ Up! has an incredible joining special going on that ends in just a few days – like end of day Oct 31, and the thing is, I don’t want you to miss it. You have a few more days to take advantage of this, so let me give you the particulars.

Starting Oct 3 and going through to Oct 31 is a Starter Kit Special you will not want to miss. Celebrating 35 years of Stampin’ Up!, new demonstrators will be able to choose 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Stars At Night Bundle

Posted on October 27, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Friday morning! Todays card uses this gorgeous Stars At Night Bundle, Misty Moonlight card stock and Basic White with sponge daubers.

I ran the Misty Moonlight panel through the Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder then using my sponge dauber & Basic White ink pad to add spots of color, adding additional highlighting for specific stars. It makes them almost glow. Once satisfied with the amount of white, I stamped the Basic White piece and from the same Stars At Night stamp set, first using Smoky Slate ink to stamp the small starburst spray, then stamped the sentiment in VersaMark ink, sprinkled it with Silver embossing powder, heat set and once cool die cut it with the banner die from Stars At night Dies. I used Stampin’ Seal to adhere the 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon to card the front then added the banner die cut with dimensionals. For a bit more bling, small Festive Pearls in Silver were added to the centers of three stars. This panel was adhered to a Basic White piece slightly larger. This got dimenionals and was attached to the Misty Moonlight card base.

For the inside – again, the small starburst spray and the sentiment came from the Stars At Night stamp set and were stamped on the Basic White panel with Misty Moonlight ink.

Stampin' Up! Stars At Night card & envelope

For the envelope… a beautiful stamp of stars (single stamp) was stamped both on the front and on the flap in Misty Moonlight ink.

The Stars At Night Bundle includes three parts: the stamp set, coordinating dies and the hybrid embossing folder. It is an amazing bundle with so many possibilities. While these pictures turned out very dark – much to my disappointment – the card really is quite beautiful.

Want to purchase the supplies for this card? Supplies can be ordered using this link to my online store. You will find ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Clearance Rack, Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog, kits, Paper Pumpkin – you name it. Shop at your convenience :O)

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

I hope you like the card – very fun – and gorgeous.

May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! October Paper Pumpkin

Posted on October 24, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

My Paper Pumpkin kit arrived last week and it’s a beauty. The kit has a liquid glitter included to add sparkle. The cards are very 3D, meaning layers of homes or trees. And the kit is called Home for the Holidays.

These are very traditional type cards, Victorian style homes and lots of trees. I wonder what your home is like? Ours is nothing like this… colonial style, two story, trees are maple & dogwood, not spruce. I tried taking a close-up of the glittery parts but they were too blurry to show well, so this is it. There are enough parts to make 8 cards – and envelopes are included of course. While you may not be able to tell, there is a glittery paper under each of the sentiments :O) There are other sentiment included that could have been used on the banner, but I’m a Merry Christmas gal – so that was it for me! The November PP kit coordinates with the October Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! See the info below.

This is the next Paper pumpkin kit…

ABOUT THE KIT

Kit Name: Warm Wishes

This kit includes:

8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs
1 Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Spot
Iridescent glitter accents on paper
Precut paper pieces
Linen thread
Treat bags
Warm Wishes photopolymer stamp set
Completed box size: 4-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm) and 4/1/4″ x 3-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm)
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

ADD-ON DETAILS

Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes
Available for purchase starting 11 October; only while supplies last.
Item number: 163985
$14.00 USD | $20.00 CAD

This add-on includes:
• 20 Cards & Envelopes
• Irisdescent glitter accents on paper
• Folded card size: 5″ x 7″

Click here if you would like to be a part of the Paper Pumpkin ‘fan club’ and receive a kit each month.

Supplies can be ordered using this link to my online store. You will find ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Clearance Rack, Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog, kits, Paper Pumpkin – you name it. Shop at your convenience :O)

Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing deal as they are

celebrating 35 years in business.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees Fun Fold

Posted on October 23, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning! I played with a very fun set for this card, one I haven’t used in a while ~ Merriest Trees Bundle. I also used a coordinating DSP called A Walk In The Forest 12×12 DSP. The reason it coordinates is because the tree dies can be used to die cut trees from the DSP :O) – love this!

See that gorgeous tree on the flap? That is cut from the DSP, A Walk In The Forest. The string of lights and the star at the tree top are die cut using the Merriest Trees Dies and Holographic Trio Specialty DSP with Adhesive Sheets applied to the back for easy adhering to the die cut tree (just peel & stick!) The ornaments are stamped in Berry Burst ink on Basic White with the Merriest Trees stamp set, then die cut with the appropriate die from the Merriest Trees Dies. They are attached to the tree with mini dimensionals – they just fit!!! I die cut an extra tree in Basic White to adhere to the back of the DSP die cut tree – for uniformity & strength. The tree is adhered directly to the flap. The packages on the lower front of the card are stamped in Berry Burst ink and pretty Peacock ink using stamps stamps & dies from the Merriest Trees bundle. The packages are adhered directly to the panel and the bow is on a mini dimensional. Let’s see, the Basic White background has been run through the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder after stamping in Pretty Peacock ink with a sentiment from Merriest Trees stamp set. Here’s a better photo of the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Merriest Tree Fun Fold, inside

Ok, let me tell you how to put this card together.

Cut card base & additional flap (Lost Lagoon):
- 6 x 5 1/2 scored on long side @ 4 1/4
- 4 1/4 x 3 scored on long side @ 3 3/8
  - Add this panel to the base piece with the fold even at the cut line at top & 1/2″ from right edge
Cut layers:
- Pretty Peacock
  - 4 x 5 1/4 – add to card base, centering
  - 2 7/8 x 3 1/8 – add to flap, centering
  - 1 1/2 x 5 1/1 3/8 x 4 – add to bottom front folded panel
- Basic White
  - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8
    - Stamp with sentiment from merriest Trees stamp set in Pretty Peacok ink
    - Run through Snowflake Sky 3D EF
    - Adhere to card base
  - 1 3/8 x 5 1/8 – add to inside bottom front folded area, centering
  - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 – add to back of die cut tree from A Walk In The Forest DSP
  - 2 1/2 x 3 – stamp 3 sets of ornaments in Berry
    Burst ink and die cut with Merriest Trees Dies; stamp presents in Berry Burst & Pretty Peacock inks then die cut with appropriate dies from Merriest Trees Dies
  - 2 1/4 x 6 – run through the Snowflake 3D EF and adhere to envelope flap
- Holographic SDSP –
  - 2 3/4 x 1 1/2
    - add adhesive sheet to back
    - die cut light string & star for tree top
      - add light string & star to DSP die cut tree after removing backing on adhesive sheet
- Winter Melody DSP
  - 2 3/4 x 3
    - run through Snowflake Sky 3D EF
    - adhere to front flap
    - add decorated tree to front flap
  - 1 3/8 x 5 1/8
    - adhere to bottom front panel
    - add die cut packages w/ liquid glue
- Berry Burst
  - scrap – stamp bow from Merriest Trees stamp set & die cut with bow die from Merriest Trees Dies
  - Put mini dimensional on back of die cut bow & add to Pretty Peacock package.

Stampin' Up! Merriest Tree Fun Fold, decorated

As a final touch, I added Festive Pearls in silver to the star at top of the tree & on two of the snowflakes.

Stampin' Up! Merriest Tree Fun Fold card & envelope

For the envelope – you can see the Basic White embossed panel is already adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. On the envelope front I stamped the sentiment from Merriest Trees in Berry Burst ink. Another Christmas card ready to go! I think it’s time I count card prepped, what do you think?

Isn’t this a FUN CARD? I really like how it turned out. The color combination is a bit different – Berry Burst with Lost Lagoon & Pretty Peacock, but I think it looks good.

Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing deal as they are

celebrating 35 years in business.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

I hope you like the card – very fun – and gorgeous.

May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Swing & Sway w/ Handcrafted Elements Dies

Posted on October 21, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Saturday morning! Goodness, did we have RAIN yesterday! And while it was raining, I was crafting, at least some of the time. :O) The ‘big deal’ these days is a Swing & Sway card & I had JUST gotten the Handcrafted Elements Dies – and there is this gorgeous ornament die I HAD to use. So – here ya go…

Stampin' Up! Handcrafted Ornaments Dies.1

Is this ornament pretty or what! It was die cut using the Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green 12×12 Foil Sheets – l-o-v-e. The card base is Very Vanilla, which softens the boldness of the ornament. The sentiment panel is stamped in Melon Mambo ink using the Stars At Night stamp set and die cut with a die from Stars At Night Dies :O) The embossed panels are done with the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder. There’s a single Glossy Dots Assortment in Melon Mambo at the top of the ornament. Here’s how we put this together:

“Very Vanilla card stock 5 1/2 x 10 1/4 scored at 4 1/4, 7 1/4, 9

Stampin' Up! Swing & Sway card score lines

Cut three panels of Very Vanilla 1 x 5 1/4 and run through the Distressed Tile EF. Add these to card base: one on the inside panel near edge, centering it top to bottom; another on the fold (as shown, near score line & centering top/ bottom; and lastly to front panel, centering it. Refer to top photo
Die Cut ornament from Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green 12×12 Foil Sheets and adhere together
Cut a Very Vanilla strip 1/2 x 2; die cut hole close to top with Tailor Made Tags Dies
Stamp sentiment with Melon Mambo ink using the Stars At night stamp set; die cut with appropriate die from Stars at Night Dies.
Add mini dimensional to front panel, allowing room for sentiment panel & ornament + swaying mechanism
Adhere ornament to swaying mechanism

Above you see all the parts.

Above the ornament & swaying mechanism are in place. It does not get adhered to anything – or it would not sway, right?! Remove cover on mini dimensional and adhere sentiment panel to this with additional dimensionals on the sentiment banner to hold it securely. Refer to top photo again.

With the card pretty much completed, decorate the inside. I die cut two stars using the Handcrafted Elements Dies and the same Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green 12×12 Foil Sheets. I stamped another sentiment using the Stars At Night stamp set and melon Mambo ink.

Stampin' Up! Handcrafted Ornaments Dies card, inside

For the envelope, I wanted simplicity – the card is elegant. I embossed another panel of the Very Vanilla card stock (2 1/4 x 6) with the same Distressed Tile Embossing Folder and adhered it to the flap & trimmed it to fit. Done! This is a gorgeous card and so simple to do. If you didn’t want to do a fun fold, simply do a regular card, emboss a slightly smaller panel for the front and follow the same procedure for the swaying mechanism and ornament. OR… say something else… a bear maybe? I think I must try that… :O)

Stampin' Up! Swing & Sway w/ Handcrafted Ornaments Dies card & envelope

Want to make this? Supplies can be ordered using this link to my online store. You will find ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Clearance Rack, Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog, kits, Paper Pumpkin – you name it. Shop at your convenience :O)

Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing deal as they are

celebrating 35 years in business.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

With option 2 (35% more SU! product) the new demo would pay the usual $99 plus tax of course, and get $168.75 worth of SU! product that you get to choose! And as before – – shipping is FREE! (This would probably be my suggestion – more product!)

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

I hope you like the card – very fun – and gorgeous.

May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Pop-Out Gate Fold for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on October 19, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome to another fun BLOG HOP by our creative group. I can’t wait to see what others have made for the hop today. We have a color challenge.

Stampin' Up! Color Challenge for Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop

Stampin' Up! Pop-Out Gate Fold w/ Bright & Beautiful 6x6

Can you see all those colors in the color challenge in this DSP? Blueberry Bushel is the card base; Lost Lagoon is the ink on the sentiment, and Pretty Peacock is in the DSP, Moody Mauve is in the DSP too. So, I’m covered – whew! Isn’t this a fun card? I had such fun creating it!

Card base is 8 x 5 1/2, score at 2, 6 on long side
On the short side, cut @ 1 1/4″ on both short sides between score lines
On the long side, score @ 3″ & 5″ between cut lines
On the long side, score @ 4″ from top & bottom to cut line

Stasmpin' Up! Pop-Out Gate Fold basic form

Stampin' Up! Pop-Out Gate Fold from the top

In far left photo is how your card base should look after all cutting and score lines have been made. The photo next to it shows the image from the top.

Now it’s time to decorate with DSP & die cuts and all that good stuff.

DSP & center layers:

DSP for side front panels: 1 7/8 x 5 3/8, cut 2
DSP for small sections: 1 7/8 x 1 1/8, cut 4
Center card stock: 2 3/8 x 3
Center DSP: 2 1/4 x 2 7/8

Adhere center layers together & add to small center section of card.

Stampin' Up! Pop-Out Gate Fold side DSP panels

Stampin' Up! Pop-Out Gate Fold DSP panels & center panel

In photos at left, it is clear where the various panels should be added, whether by liquid glue or Stampin’ Seal. I prefer the liquid glue as it allows for flexibility. It is up to you, however.

Now it’s time to decorate! I used Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP for the balloons and the added panels of DSP adhered to the card base & center section. I used Beautiful Balloons stamp set and Beautiful Balloons Dies for all the die cuts – including the center sentiment banner, stars and tassel. The stars & tassel were die cut from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Silver & Gold Adhesive-Backed Glitter Paper (LOVE THIS!) Because the glitter paper is adhesive backed, I die cut another tassel in white to adhere to it. On the smaller balloon, I added Gold Celebrations SDSP to the Bright & Beautiful DSP prior to die cutting. I colored a couple of strings of White Baker’s Twine with Light Blueberry Bushel Stampin Blends & tied them around the balloon bottoms and attached the ends with a rolled glue dot. I also added Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins in Gold to further the gold effect. On the back, I added a 1 1/2 x 4 Basic White strip to a side panel to write my message. And the card was done!

Stampin' Up! Pop-Out Fun Fold card & envelope

On the envelope I added a 2 1/4 x 6 piece of Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP and trimmed it to fit. I stamped the front of the envelope with Lost Lagoon ink and a sentiment from Beautiful Balloons stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by today. Now it’s time to hop along to see what others have created. Click on the next button or name to get you where you want to go. ENJOY!

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If you would like to order this or any other items, this is a link to my online store. You will find ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Clearance Rack, Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog, kits, Paper Pumpkin – you name it. Shop at your convenience :O)

When ordering from me please use my HOST CODE 2J2X3YRM 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. 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!

Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing deal as they are celebrating 35 years in business.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

You’ll ALSO get FREE OnStage@Home Registration!

Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November – that’s a $77 value! And – you don’t even have to travel – just do it from home. In your jammies, if you like!

Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

RUSTIC CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN KIT

This kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 25 individual envelopes
Printed die cuts, printed labels, adhesive, embellishments, clothespins, and twine
Folded envelope size: 4″ x 3″ (10.2 x 7.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

This is just one of the kits available – shop here

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

Stampin’ Up! Front Flap Fold with Wishes All Around Dies

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

Hello Tuesday! I have a bright & fun Christmas Card for you today… made with Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper, Wishes All Around dies and Christmas Classics stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Wishes All Around Dies Fun Fold

I wanted this card to look country-ish, therefore the woodgrain and the plaid Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper. While it doesn’t show much here, I did run the woodgrain DSP through the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder before adhering it. The wreath comes from Shaded Spruce card stock die cut with the a wreath from the Wishes All Around Dies. I also die cut three sprigs from Old Olive card stock with other die from this set. I attached the wreath to a Basic White circle die cut with the Deckled Circles Dies – using the 5th from smallest circle. Before adhering, I stamped the sentiment in Real Red ink using the Christmas Classics stamp set. After adhering, I added Gold Holly Leaves for a bit of sparkle. I also added a Real Red Ribbon bow from the Real Red & Garden Green Combo Pack which is attached with a glue dot. I slipped in lengths of Threaded Twine as I was tying the bow :O) Also notice the red dots – those are Pearlized Enamel Dots Effects in Real Red. They take a bit to dry & harden so it might be best to wait until the card is completed to do that step :O)

Stampin' Up! Wishes All Around fun fold inside

I really like the inside of the card… I stamped the pine needles in Shaded Spruce ink; the sentiments in Real Red ink and more Shaded Spruce ink. These come from the Christmas Classics stamp set – one of my favorites. This Basic White panel was added to the inside of the card: layers of Smoky Slate card stock and Joy of Christmas DSP on the Real Red card base.

Ok – let me tell you how to make card cuts for this front flap fun fold- so easy.

Card base is a standard 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2.
Remove 2 3/4 from the top portion of the card base: reserve for the front flap
Layers for the top front of the card:
- Smoky Slate 2 1/2 x 4 1/8
- DSP 2 3/8 x 4
Layers for the front flap
- Real Red, the removed portion of the card base
- DSP 2 5/8 x 4 1/8
Inside
- Smoky Slate 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
- DSP 4 x 5 1/4
- Basic White 3 x 4 1/4

Stampin' Up! Wishes All Around Fun Fold card & envelope

For the envelope, I added more of this stunning Joy of Christmas DSP to the flap & trimmed it to fit. I also stamped more of the pine fronds using Shaded Spruce ink and Christmas Classics stamp set. Isn’t this a friendly card? Who wouldn’t want to get this in the Christmas mail!

When ordering from me please use my HOST CODE 2J2X3YRM 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. 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!

Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing deal as they are celebrating 35 years in business.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

BUT WAIT! There’s MORE!!

You’ll ALSO get FREE OnStage@Home Registration!

Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

RUSTIC CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN KIT

This kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 25 individual envelopes
Printed die cuts, printed labels, adhesive, embellishments, clothespins, and twine
Folded envelope size: 4″ x 3″ (10.2 x 7.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

This is just one of the kits available – shop here

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

Stampin’ Up! Them Bones Halloween Fun Fold

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

Halloween is just around the corner – well, two weeks from today is the official Trick or Treating in our area. We have a grandson that ‘needs’ a card for this auspicious occasion and I’m no0t really much of a halloween fan. I love the kids and what they do for costumes, but this candy ‘need’ seems out of control to me. But… my card…

Stampin' Up! Them Bones Halloween Fun Fold

You can see, I paired this fun Them Bones DSP with Gorgeous Grape card stock. And although there is none of that color in the DSP – it works – because it’s halloween!!! I used a variety of papers for this, but focused on spooky images :O). I also used the Glossy Dots Assortment in Gorgeous Grape to add as an embellishment.

Stampin' Up! Them Bones DSP Fun Fold, inside

Here you can see the inside of the card – more of the DSP than ever! I never inked a stamp for this card – which is just a shame… but cutting down DSP did the trick and I think our grandson will love it.

Here’s a photo from the top – and you can see, it’s a bit of a z-fold card.

Card stock base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored @ 2 1/8 & 4 1/4
Fold card base in half, then fold front section back – to form the z
Decorate each panel with Them Bones Designer Series Paper
- Cut 2 panels of DSP 2 x 5 3/8
- Cut 1 panel of DSP 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, inside piece
- Adhere to appropriate areas as shown
Cut coordinating or like card stock 3 1/8 x 5
- Cut DSP for this panel 3 x 4 7/8
- Adhere DSP to card stock
Adhere this card panel to card front, centering it on the front ‘z’ so when card is closed it is centered on entire card.
For inside, cut the BOO! from Them Bones Designer Series Paper; attach to slightly larger White panel & attach to inside of card
Add embellishments – Glossy Dots Assortment

What’s fun about this design: the front panel can be just about any size – smaller or round or square or hexagon, depending on the decoration or type of card created. Use different Designer Series Paper & create a birthday or sympathy card – the dimensions/ directions remain basically the same. In other words, take the dimensions & make it your own. Would love to see what you create!

When ordering from me please use my HOST CODE 2J2X3YRM 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. 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!

Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing deal as they are celebrating 35 years in business.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

BUT WAIT! There’s MORE!!

You’ll ALSO get FREE OnStage@Home Registration!

Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

RUSTIC CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN KIT

This kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 25 individual envelopes
Printed die cuts, printed labels, adhesive, embellishments, clothespins, and twine
Folded envelope size: 4″ x 3″ (10.2 x 7.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

This is just one of the kits available – shop here

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

TLsBrightSpot

Terry Lynn Bright, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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