Stampin’ Up! Full of Life & Flowers of Beauty Dies for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

It’s Thursday and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a color challenge today and I can hardly wait to see what others on the team have created.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inki9n' Thursday Blog Hop color challenge
Stampin' Up! Full of Life DSP & Flowers of Beauty Dies card front

Aren’;t these great colors? Bright, cheery, happy colors. I have someone specific in mind for this card. It was really quite quick and simple – and sometimes that’s best.

I began with a 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2, Basic White card base and adhered a piece of the Full of Life 6×6 DSP to the front (4 1/4 x 5 1/2). I die cut the fronds using the Flowers of Beauty Dies and adhered with dabs of glue. I stamped the sentiment on a piece of Basic White using Pumpkin Pie ink and the Wonderful Thoughts stamp set. I die cut this with the Stitched Shapes Dies. I folded over a piece of the Bordered Ribbon in Peach Pie and added it with glue dots over the fronds. I put dimensionals on the die cut circle sentiment and placed it over the ribbon. Finally, I added three Opal Rounds Assortment in Night of Navy.

Stampin' Up! Full of Life, card inside

For the inside, I stamped the sentiment in Pumpkin Pie ink using another stamp in the Wonderful thoughts stamp set and another panel of Basic White 4 x 5 1/4. I added this to the inside of the card, then adhered a strip of the Full of Life DSP at the bottom, full width of 4 1/4.

Stampin' Up! Full of Life & Flowers of Beauty Dies card & envelope

For the envelope, I took a piece of the Full of Life 6×6 DSP cut 2 1/4 x 6, adhered it to the envelope flap – and that was it. I love the simplicity but also the effectiveness of this card – full of thanks and appreciation.

Now, time to see what fabulous creation Carol is sharing… click the ‘next’ button or follow the links as you see fit. Remember to look below the list of names for some fantastic opportunities from me & Stampin’ Up!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright you are here!

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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Stampin’ Up! Big Sale Coming June 5

Oh my goodness – excitement is in the air – Stampin’ Up! is hosting a 10% off sale of all stamp & die bundles – and that includes the 10% off when purchasing bundles, so an additional 10%! WooHoo… AND 10% off die cut and embossing machines, both the mini and the regular size. Keep reading for more info…

Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024
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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! 10% off bundles & machines

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Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators get the SAME discounts and sales that CUSTOMERS do – on TOP OF their demonstrator discount

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The 2024-2026 In Color Starter Kit promotion ends on 31 May and here’s the information about that…

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To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR FREE IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. That’s $82 worth of products – for FREE if you join between now and May 31. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special!

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The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – Happy shopping!

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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Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood Thinking of you

Good morning – and today is Memorial Day – a time of remembering those who gave their lives for our country, that we might have the freedoms we all share. Whatever you plan for today – honor & remember these individuals.

My card today uses the absolutely gorgeous Magnolia Mood bundle that can be found in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES.

Stampin' Up! Magnolia Mood Bundle, card front

Basic Beige is the card base, a wonder neutral, and is 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2. I added a layer of Early Espresso 4 x 5 1/4, then a layer of Country Woods DSP 3 7/8 x 5 1/8. I die cut the very delicate image and additional leaves in Mossy Meadow card stock – from the Magnolia Mood Dies. Unfortunately, on this card, much of that is covered up, but it does show around the fringes of the hand-colored magnolia and seed pod.

Next, stamp the magnolia is Memento ink and color it with Stampin’ Blends: Petal Pink for the magnolia and buds; Daffodil Deloight for the flower center; leaves are a mix of Light Mossy Meadow, Light Old Olive and Light Wild Wheat. The seed pod is Daffodil Delight with shading of Light Wild Wheat at it’s base. I put a squeeze of Wink of Stella on an acrylic block and brushed that on the main flower & buds, following the shading lines on the image. In other words, I did not cover the entire flower! I also used Wink of Stella in the same fashion on the seed pod. Once colored, die cut both the seed pod and the flower images.

Stampin' Up! Magnolia Mood image w/ Wink of Stella

I tried to photograph the image to show how it glitters. It shows just a bit.

I played with all the parts before settling with the final layout above. The delicate mossy meadow die cut was adhered with liquid glue, the large hand-colored image with dimensionals; the seed pod was tucked under & added with dabs of liquid glue, as were the additional leaves. For the sentiment, I turned over a remaining piece of the Country Woods DSP used on the card front and stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso ink. The sentiment comes from the Hope You Know stamp set, another ONLINE EXCLUSIVE. It is die cut with a die from Wonderful Thoughts Dies. As a final touch, I added three Opal Rounds Assortment in Daffodil Delight.

Stampin' Up! Magnolia Mood card, inside

On the inside of the card… a layer of Early Espresso 4 x 5 1/4 adhered to the card base, inside. The flower bud was stamped in Memento ink (Magnolia Mood stamp s et) on the Basic White panel 3 7/8 x 5 1/8. I colored it similarly as the flowers on the card front: Stampin’ Blends – Light Petal Pink on the flower & bud, Light Mossy Meadow, Light Old Olive, Light Wild Wheat on the leaves. I added Wink of Stella to the flower & bud, same as the card front. This panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Magnolia Mood card & envelope

For the envelope, another piece of the Country Woods DSP was adhered to the flap and trimmed tom fit. On the envelope front, same small flower from the Magnolia Mood stamp set, stampedn in Memento ink and colored with Stampin’ Blends as done on the inside of the card. I also added Wink of Stella to this flower & bud. TIP: remember when using Stampin’ Blends on an envelope, to slip another piece of scrap card stock inside so the blends do not bleed through to the envelope back!

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To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR FREE IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. That’s $82 worth of products – for FREE if you join between now and May 31. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special!

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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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Stampin’ Up! Citrus Blooms Checking In

Playing with the Citrus Blooms bundle… and made this simple. but layered card. With the Mediterranean Blooms DSP and a couple of coordinating Dies, it’s super easy. Here are two dies that fit this particular sheet.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Dies on Mediterranean Blooms DSP

Is this stunning DSP or what?! And here’s the card I created using that larger die and the Mediterranean Blooms DSP.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Bundle card front

And here’s how I did this…

  • Thick Basic White for the card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
  • Layer: Basic White 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 run through the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder and adhered to the card front
  • Using three dies that ‘fit’ together, die cut Basic White 4 x 5 1//4. This creates the gorgeous leafy background, frame and inner leafy pattern. Adhere these as another layer to the card front
  • The large orange pattern from the Mediterranean Blooms is added with dimensionals, centering it. I added Wink of Stella to the shaded portions of the leaves & oranges. TIP: you get a better glitter of the Wink of Stella if you squeeze a bit on an acrylic block and add it to the desired area.
Stampin' Up! Mediterranean Blooms  DSP with Wink of Stella
Stampin' Up! Mediterranean Blooms w/ Wink of Stella.2

Can you see the sparkle? It doesn’t show well at all in photos!!!

To complete the card front, I stamped the sentiment on Basic White strip using a stamp from Citrus Blooms stamp set and Garden Green ink. I attaached it with dimensionals and added three Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins in Peach Pie. I may have to add two more on the lower left!

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Dies, inside

For the inside, I added a piece of Peach Pie card stock 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 to the inside of the card. I die cut a Basic White panel with Citrus Blooms frame die, stamped the sentiment in garden Green ink, then added the three blooms on the lower left in Lemon Lolly ink and a Peach Pie Marker for dots in the center of the flowers. These stamps are part of the Citrus Blooms stamp set. And this panel was added to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Bundle card & envelope

For the envelope I cut a piece of a different pattern from Mediterranean Blooms DSP 2 1/4 x 6, added it to the flap & trimmed it to fit. Done! Such an elegant look! I toyed with the inside, whether to leave it all white or not. I think if I do this card again, I would make the inside all white. Thoughts? Opinions?

OK – now for some links to purchase these gorgeous items…

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – Happy shopping!

Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous joining opportunity from May 1-31.

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To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR FREE IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. That’s $82 worth of products – for FREE if you join between now and May 31. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special!

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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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Stampin’ Up! Wildly Flowering DSP for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good morning! Happy Thursday and welcome to our hop… We have a sketch challenge today and I have chosen to create two cards using the Wildly Flowering 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. One is a bit simpler than the other, just to show a comparison.

Stampin' Up! Wildly Flowering DSP card front

This DSP is so stunning… love the colors and pretty images too! You notice I took a bit of liberty with the sketch by changin g where I placed the sentiment. I did not want to cover up the flower! Here are the basics:

  • Card base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 (Misty Moonlight)
  • DSP largest layer 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 adhered directly to card front
  • Bubble Bath layer 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 adhered directly to DSP layer
  • DSP layer 3 1/8 x 4 3/8 adhered directly to Bubble Bath layer
  • Sentiment is stamped in Moody Mauve ink on 5/8 x 3 Basic White (Sweetly Scripted stamp set – ONLINE ONLY). This was added with dimensionals
  • Embellishment: Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls, 3
Stampin' Up! Textured Floral stamp set, inside of card

For the inside… A layer of Bubb leBath card stock cut 4 x 5 1/4 was adhered directly to the inside of the card. A Basic White panel was stamped with images from the Textured Floral stamp set: Bubble Bath for the flower/ Moody Mauve for the stamen. For the leaves, I inked them with Old Olive ink then used the Mossy Meadow Marker to add some depth and shadow. This panel (3 7/8 x 4 1/8) was added to the inside – and the card was complete.

Stampin' Up! Wildly Flowering DSP card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the same Wildly Flowering 12 x 12 DSP on the flap, trimmed to fit. On the front, Textured Floral stamp set, Bubble Bath ink for the flower and Moody Mauve for the stamen. This completes the look and coordinates the entire card. :O)

Here is the other, more minimalistic card – no stamping except for the sentiment: Sweetly Scripted in Moody Mauve ink and same Flat Adhesive- Backed Pearls.

Stampin' Up! Wildly Flowering DSP  Card 2, card & envelope
Stampin' Up! Wildly Flowering DSP, card 2, inside

This card 2 is so similar, yet, simpler. Forthe beginning crafter, little stamping and supplies needed. Must the sentiment be on dimensionals – no! Must the beginning crafter add embellishments – no! I did because I like the look of layers and depth dimensionals create, and I like the added embellishments, but it is NOT necessary. Use what you have. Could I have added a Linen Thread bow behind the sentiment – on both cards? Absolutely!!! But for this, I kept it fairly simple.

Now, on with the hop… I can’t wait to see what others on the team have created! Click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name. Either way, enjoy the hop! See below how to purchase the products shown in this cardn. – from me!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright ~ you are here!

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – Happy shopping!

Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous joining opportunity from May 1-31.

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR FREE IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. That’s $82 worth of products – for FREE if you join between now and May 31. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special!

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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.

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Stampin’ Up! Spotlight On Nature Window Z Fold

Spotlight On Nature is SUCH a beautiful Bundle – all those incredible circle dies with sweet designs around. I’ve used two of them on this card.

Stampin' Up! Spotlight On Nature Window Z Fold

I used the Country Woods 12×12 DSP (4 x 5 1/4) for the layer on Crumb Cake card base (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 5 12). Because of the window die cut, when adhering the DSP, adhere only around the edges! I used Stampin’ Seal just to keep it simple for me. Next I die cut the window on the card front by placing the appropriate size die on the DSP with the card base open. I then die cut the outer rim circle in Balmy Blue. Remember I’m using Spotlight On Nature Dies. To create the rim takes two dies as the dies cut along the outside only. Just reserve those die cut pieces for a later use. Next I stamped the Spotlight On Nature floral image in Memento ink on a Basic White piece and colored it with Stampin’ Blends. Using my Color Coach as a guide, I used Balmy Blue and Shaded Spruce Blends, then splattered ink spots with the Balmy Blue then with Basic Black Marker. How to do this, gently flick the brush end of the blend against the cap, flicking toward the project. This can be a bit messy, so be certain other items are out of the way :O).

Stampin' Up! Spotlight On Nature Window Z Fold, inside
Stampin' Up! Spotlight On Nature Window Z Fold, inside folded

To create the z fold portion… cut a Basic White piece 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 and score on the long side at 4 & 6 1/4. Score to make the Z – valley, mountain. Stamp this as desired. Here I stamped the leaf image in Shaded Spruce ink making certain not to go above the card front opening. I stamped the Butterfly in Memento ink then colored it with Stampin’ Blends Peach Pie and Balmy Blue. On the far right side of the Z fold I added a strip of Subtles 6×6 DSP cut 2 x 5 1/4. I adhered this Z panel to the inside of the card. With the card closed and the Z folded, I placed the flower die cut in the circle, adhering it just to the Z panel. It should open and close without catching. As a final touch, I added three Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots in Balmy Blue. Love, love! I realized the area where I used Stampin’ Blends on the butterfly was showing through, so I added another panel of the Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue cut 2 x 5 1/4 to that strip.

Stampin' Up! Z Fold

The envelope got more of the Country Woods 12×12 DSP adhered to the flap (2 1/4 x 6) and trimmed to fit. On the envelope front I stamped the floral image again from Spotlight On Nature in Memento ink. As you see, I only stamped the medium size flower & leaves, and colored them same as the circle die cut image: Stampin’ Blends Balmy Blue and Shaded Spruce.

Stampin' Up! Spotlight On Nature Window Z fold card & envelope

I imagine all kinds of possibilities with this Spotlight On Nature Bundle! It is a definite MUST HAVE!

Remember that today is FREE SHIPPING DAY for orders of $75 or more from Stampin’ Up! and I am offering double points when using my host code – just for today. See more info below.

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Ordering Deadline:  21 May 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

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  • Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 21 May 2024.
  • Orders must meet the qualifying amount of $75 USD (before tax) and then the FREE SHIPPING will automatically be applied!
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 USD shipping included) + tax.

Start making your Shopping Lists – and shop, shop, shop!  

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – Happy shopping!

Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous joining opportunity from May 1-31.

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR FREE IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special – remember it begins May 1! Join with me by following this link...

To view all the available ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, click here.

Clearance items may be found here

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.

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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.


Stampin’ Up! Cap & Gown Graduation Card

Graduations can be so exciting and wonderful and a milestone. And l-o-n-g. Our grandson graduated from college on Thursday, cum laude no less. So proud of him. Of course there was a card …

Stampin' Up! Cap & Gown Graduation card front

I began with a panel of Basic White 3 3/8 x 4 3/4, Peach Pie ink and my Blending Brush, to create a background. Next I stamped the gown in Memento Black ink – from the Cap & Gown stamp set (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE). On scraps of Basic White I stamped the mortarboard and diploma, also in Memento black ink – and fussy cut these with my paper snips. I added these with trimmed down dimensionals. I added the panel to a Basic Black piece 3 1/2 x 4 7/8, put dimensionals on the back and attached it to the Thick Basic White card base 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2. I die cut the number from Classic Letters Dies (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) and adhered them directly to the card front. The sentiment is from Cap & Gown stamp set, stamped in Memento Black ink and die cut with the Unbounded Love Dies 24-25 Annual Catalog). I added a banner behind this in Peach Pie 1/2 x 3 creating banner ends with my paper snips. I attached this to the card front with liquid glue at the top and dimensionals at the bottom.

Stampin' Up! Cap & Gown Graduation card inside

For the inside, another panel of Basic White (4 x 5 1/4) colored lightly with the Blending Brush and Peach Pie ink – no ink added to the blending brush this time. The sentiment is stamped using the Cap & Gown stamp set & Memento Black ink. The letters are again die cut using the Classic Letters Dies. This panel was added to Basic Black then to the inside of the card base.

Stampin' Up! Cap & Gown, inside

Since we were sending a check to our beloved grandson, we wanted to be certain it remained secure and didn’t get ‘lost in the shuffle’ so to speak. I cut a panel 3 1/4 x 2 1/2, used a circle punch to create an opening, then drew freehand the squiggly lines and dots to make certain what was inside wasn’t missed. I added Tear ‘n Tape to three sides and attached it to the upper portion of the inside of the card. The folded check slid in nicely and was held securely in place :O)

Stampin' Up! Cap & Gown card & envelope

For the envelope… I stamped another image of the mortar board all over the flap and once on the lower right front corner – Memento ink of course. With concerns this might be opened by some scoundrel prior to it reaching him, we placed the card in a larger manilla envelope that wasn’t decorated at all.

Our grandson… the bearded one looking all serious … taken from our computer screen. This was a huge hall they were in for the graduation and tickets were sparingly given to the family – not enough for us to attend. But thank goodness we could watch it on livestream!!! 3 1/2 hours of livestream… but we saw him several times, listened to the valedictorian who gave an awesome speech, and all the other speeches as well. You know how that goes. We are proud grandparents :O)

OK – here’s more info about purchasing products from me & Stampin’ UP! Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING with a $75 order & above, and I’m offering double points. Please read below all the details…

Stampin' Up! FREE SHIPPING DAY

Ordering Deadline:  21 May 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 21 May 2024.
  • Orders must meet the qualifying amount of $75 USD (before tax) and then the FREE SHIPPING will automatically be applied!
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 USD shipping included) + tax.

Start making your Shopping Lists – and checking them twice!  

SALE:  21 May 2024 – ONE DAY ONLY!!

Ordering Deadline:  21 May 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 21 May 2024.
  • Orders must meet the qualifying amount of $75 USD (before tax) and then the FREE SHIPPING will automatically be applied!
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 USD shipping included) + tax.

Start making your Shopping Lists – and shop, shop, shop!  

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – Happy shopping!

Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous joining opportunity from May 1-31.

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR FREE IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special – remember it begins May 1! Join with me by following this link...

To view all the available ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, click here.

Clearance items may be found here

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.

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Stampin’ Up! Unbounded Beauty Birthday Card

Good Monday morning! It is such a beautiful day here on the Jersey shore… although a cool 48 degrees. I have a showcase of DSP from the Unbounded Love 12×12 pack and I’m using it for a simple layout but gussied up birthday card.

Stampin' Up! Unbounded Beauty Birthday card front

Do you notice the simple layout? The gussied up part is the Bordered Ribbon in Pretty In Pink, the Paper Butterfly Accent and additional 24-26 In Color Shimmer Gems embellishments. Looking at this photo, I must make that bow smaller – it’s just too overpowering.

Measurements:

* Card Base is Thick Basic White 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2

* DSP layer is 4 1/4 x 5 12 adhered directly to the card front

* Layer – Berry Burst 3 1/8 x 4 1/8

* DSP layer is 3 x 4 adhered directly to Berry Burst , wrapped with ribbon, bow tied then added to card front with dimensionals

* The sentiment is from Unbounded Love stamp set and is stamped in Pretty In Pink ink on a Basic White piece 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 then diecut with the coordinating Unbounded Love Die and added to the card front with dimensionals

* Three 24-26 In Color Glimmer Gems were added to the sentiment panel – in Pretty In Pink

* The Paper Butterfly Accent was attached with tiny dabs of glue then two 24-26 In Color Glimmer Gems added

Stampin' Up! Flowers of Beauty card inside

For the inside of the card, on a 4 x 45 1/4 Basic White panel I stamped this lovely flower in a two-step manner. It comes from the Flowers of Beauty stamp set that is part of the Unbounded Beauty Suite of products. I stamped the flower outline in Pretty In Pink ink, then the flower filler in stamped off Petal Pink ink. The stamen is stamped in Berry Burst ink. I left the rest of the inside blank as this card is going to be signed by lots of folks.

Stampin' Up! Unbounded Beauty Birthday Card & Envelope

I followed the same process of stamping the flower on the envelope as I did on the inside of the card: flower outline is Pretty In Pink ink, flower filler is stamped off Petal Pink ink, stamen is Berry Burst ink – using stamps from the Flowers of Beauty stamp set. The flap is covered in more of the Unbounded Beauty 12×12 DSP that I used on the card front and trimmed to fit.

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – specifically the Unbounded Beauty Suite of products found on pages 52-55. The ribbon is located on page 112 and these particular embellishments are on page 114. Happy shopping!

Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous joining opportunity from May 1-31.

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR FREE IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special – remember it begins May 1! Join with me by following this link...

To view all the available ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, click here.

Clearance items may be found here

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.

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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.

Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools for a Graduation Card

Happy Mother’s Day all you readers… You may remember last weekend I attended a convention, a one of my fellow ‘conventioners’ asked for a special graduation card as the graduate is going into auto mechanics. I pulled out Trusty Tools to see what I could do. I also used a couple of other stamp sets.

Stampin' Up! Trusty Tools graduation card

This doesn’t look much like a graduation card, does it? At least not on the front. Here’s what I did though… I pulled out Boho Blue for the card base (school colors are blue and something else, the woman couldn’t remember) … and stamped the front with what looks like parts welded together, stamped in Smoky Slate. It comes from the new & fabulous Adventurous Sky stamp set. Next I die cut this center panel that looks like a peg board from new Textured Metallic Specialty 12×12 Paper. The color is Tungsten. From the Trusty Tools stamp set and coordinating dies, I pulled out items that I thought an auto mechanic would typically use – wrenches bolts, nuts and an oil can. I stamped in Memento ink the adjustable wrench, the other items I simply die cut. The oil can is from Silver Foil Sheets and cut twice, the other being Blueberry Bushel. I trimmed off the blue oil can top and adhered the blue bottom to the silver oil can – for contrast. I put this on dimensionals and added it to the peg board. The one wrench – the non adjustable one – is adhered directly with liquid glue, the adjustable one is on dimensionals. The screw & bolts are attached with glue as well. I added the peg board to the card front with mini dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! Trusty Tools, card inside

I began the inside by cutting the toolbox bottom from Country Woods DSP. I adhered the base to the Basic White inside panel then attached the leftover hole centers from the peg board to the holes created by the toolbox bottom die cut. (Clever me!!) Using another piece of the Textured Metallic Specialty Paper in Tungsten, I die cut the handle and added it as well. Then it was – now what??? I pulled out Cap & Gown stamp set and stamped the cap in Memento ink & ‘Class of’ in Blueberry Bushel. I stamped the sentiment on the toolbox using the Trusty Toolbox stamp – again in Blueberry Bushel ink. The numbers (Boho Blue ink) & stars (Blueberry Bushel ink) come from Alphabest stamp set, a retired one. The gold hearts are from it’s coordinating dies.

Stampin' Up! Trusty Tools graduation, card back

Since there was noway to send a written greeting on the inside of the card, I added another piece of Basic White to the back of the card. On it is the sentiment stamped in Blueberry Bushel from the Cap & Gown stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Trusty Tools gradiation card & envelope

For the envelope, I did a simple stamp of the cap in Blueberry Bushel and the diploma in Memento black ink – both from the Cap & Gown stamp set.

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog. The Trusty Tools bundle is in the encore section. The Adventurous Sky bundle is in the Suites section. The cap & Gown stamp set can be found in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. Happy shopping!

Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous joining opportunity from May 1-31.

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR FREE IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special – remember it begins May 1! Join with me by following this link...

To view all the available ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, click here.

Clearance items may be found here

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.

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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.

Stampin’ Up! 24-26 In Color Peach Pie & Unbounded Love

Good Sunday morning. I’ve been attending a convention the past couple of days asnd while I thought this post went out, it didn’t. :O( Those of you who ordered DSP/ Ribbon shares from me – may have received your package already – or will perhaps on Monday. My overnight order arrived Thursday noon just as I was leaving for convention – so U packed everything up – paper trimmer, boxes for mailing, scissors – all that, & off I went. Timing is everything! Got the packages mailed Friday afternoon. :O) Now – the reason you are on my blog today is to see a creation of some sort – and here it is…

Stampin' Up! 24-26 In Color Peach Pie & Unbounded Love card front

This is such pretty DSP – the 24-26 In Color 6×6 pack. Here’s what I did… I layered one of the Peach Pie designs on the Thick Basic White card front and adhered it in place. I cut the leaf piece 2 3/4 x 4 1/2, then layered it on Pumpkin Pie just slightly larger. I wrapped a length of the B ordered Ribbon in Peach Pie and tied a bow, securing it in place with a glue dot.I added another Peach Pie card stock layer cut larger yet, then added these to the card front. It created a nice layering effect. I pulled out this simple sentiment from the New Unbounded Love stamp set and stamped it in Peach Pie ink, then die cut it with the Unbounded Love Dies., added dimensionals to the back and put in place. Let me just add here, this Unbounded Love Bundle is a sentiment bundle and the stamps & dies are wonderful! There’s nothing like having more sentiments in your stash. As a final touch – a bit of bling with the 24-26 In Color Gems, in Peach Pie of course. Monochromatic card all the way :O)

Stampin' Up! 24-26 In Color Peach Pie, inside card

Using a scrap of the 24-26 In Color DSP 6×6 Peach Pie, I added the 1/2″ strip to the Basic White card panel (4 x 5 1/4) – and that was it.

Stampin' Up! 24-26 In Color Peach Pie and Unbounded Love bundle

For the envelope… another panel of the 24-26 In Color 6×6 Peach Pie was added to the envelope flap & trimmed to fit. Love this card showing off this particular pack of DSP!

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog.

Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous joining opportunity from May 1-31.

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR free IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special – remember it begins May 1! Join with me by following this link...

To view all the available ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, click here.

Clearance items may be found here

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.

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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.