Stampin’ Up! Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on February 22, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s Thursday… and the theme challenge for today’s hop is “Thank you” I’m using the soon to be released Flowering Zinnia 12×12 DSP. The coordinating stamp set & dies is called the Simply Zinnia Bundle – and they are wonderful. The embellishments that are part of the suite are the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins. But what really pops on this card is the DSP.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop Theme Challenge

Stampin' Up! Flowering Zinnias 12x12 Thank you Card front

Do you see – the DSP is the focus of this card and it’s so bright & cheery! The lovely sweet zinnia is created by using the Simply Zinnia Dies: Melon Mambo card stock for the zinnia and Mossy Meadow card stock for the stem/ leaf die. The ribbon is from the Ribbon Duo Pack. The sentiment banner is die cut with the Scalloped Contour Dies using Basic White card stock. Of course, the sentiment is stamped in Melon Mambo ink to pull it all together – and the final touch is the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins in Lemon Lime Twist. I used a single Lemon Lolly sequin from the same pack for the flower center. And that’s it! Fun, quick, easy, bright & cheerful too.

Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnias thank you card, inside

For the inside… I stamped the zinnia in Melon Mambo ink then used my Blender pen to move the ink around a bit. I added Lemon Lolly ink to the center of the zinnia. The leaf image is stamped in Lemon Lime Twist ink. I added a bit of Wink of Stella both to the flower and the leaf image.

Stampin' Up! Flowering Zinnias thank you card & envelope

For the envelope, more of the same Flowering Zinnias 12×12 DSP for the flap & trimmed to fit. On the env elope front, the same zinnia stamped from Simply Zinnias stamp set with Melon Mambo ink and highlighted with Lemon Lolly Blends for the center.

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Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection & Paper Pumpkin Benefits

Posted on February 19, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning! I received the Sparkling Birthday kit the other day and quickly put it together – it’s good for man or woman, adult or child and with lots of sparkle, hence thew name :O) And interestingly, we had received a request for a birthday card for a gentleman turning 90. I used parts of the kit to gussy-up the inside of the card – so I’ll share both the kit completed cards and the one for the gentleman.

Stampin' Up! Cards in Sparkle Birthday Kit — cards in Sparkle Birthday Kit

Stampin' Up! tags in Sparkle Birthday kit — tags in Sparkle Birthday kit

And here’s the card using one of the tags for the inside and extra elements

Stampin' Up! Sparkle Birthday kit Card front — Sparkle Birthday kit card front

Stampin' Up! Sparkle Birthday card embellished inside — Sparkle Birthday card inside embellished

I left the front of the card as intended, then added one of the tags directly to the inside of the card. There were a couple of extra balloons in the kit, so I used the Alphabest Dies, Thick Basic White and Adhesive Sheets to die cut the numbers to put on the balloons. The Bakers Twine is a part of the kit, so I used it to tie onto the balloons for added effect. I think he’ll like it.

This kit and others are available in the Kits Collection section of the Stampin’ Up site. You may view all kits available by clicking here. One of the best parts about making Stampin’ Up! purchases right now is the benefits of the Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-Bration opportunity. During Sale-a-Bration, when making qualified purchases, you receive FREE items from Stampin’ Up! – and you get to choose what those items are from a generous selection of products.

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Stampin’ Up! Inked Botanicals Side Fold

Posted on February 18, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning… for today’s card I’ve done something a bit different. I’ve used Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP in coordinating patterns from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and Heartfelt Hellos stamp set which is a FREE item during Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration with a qualifying purchase. But that’s not really the different part – let’s view the card.

Stampin' Up! Inked Botanicals Side Fold card - front

Isn’t this paper just oh so pretty? I love the brushed, casual look. The card base is Calypso Coral card stock 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 then 2 1/8 trimmed from the front. I reserved that piece for the light-covered panel. But I get ahead of myself. I decorated the card front with a layer on Very Vanilla 3 1/4 x 4 1/8 then with Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP 3 1/8 x 4. I covered removed piece with Very Vanilla 2 x 4 1/8 and coordinating Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP 1 7/8 x 4. I adhered this to the card front with liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment with Lost Lagoon ink on a Very Vanilla scrap & punched it out with the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch – a perfect size. I adhered a small strip of Lost Lagoon to the punched sentiment and added the sentiment panel & strip to the card front with dimensionals. I tied a double Linen Thread bow and slipped it behind the sentiment, attaching it with a glue dot.

Stampin' Up! Inked Botanicals side fold card inside

For the inside… I first added a panel of Very vanilla card stock 4 1/8 x 5 3/8. I cut a piece of Calypso Coral to be smaller than the front panel – so 3 7/8 x 1 3/8. I stamped a Very Vanilla Panel – again from the FREE Heartfelt Hellos stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink and adhered it to the Calypso Coral piece. I adhered this, centering it, to the inside of the card, then closing the card added several embellishments from the Tinsel Gems Three Pack in Lost Lagoon.

Stampin' Up! Inked Botanicals Side fold card and envelope

For the envelope, more of the Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP adhered to the flap and trimmed to fit, then a narrow strip adhered to the envelope front. Done!

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Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Triple Box Card

Posted on February 17, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good morning! I’m still in my birthday week and folks have been so generous, both in sending cards and the giving of gifties. Of course, the best gift of all is the gift of friendship :O) Today’s card is just super cute – a triple box card. I may have done one of these in the past, but some time ago.

Stampin' Up! Translucent Florals Triple Box Card

Is this cute or what?! The Translucent Florals stamp set is a distinctive stamp set, which means it has lots of dimension in the stamp. And it prefers an ink pad that is not too inky. The flower is stamped in Fresh Freesia ink and the leaves are stamped in Parakeet Party ink – both stamps from the Translucent Florals stamp set. Each was die cut with the coordinating Translucent Florals Dies. I also used the Leaves Punch and Vellum to punch some background for the main flower. These are attached to a Basic White Hexagon Punched background, some with with Stampin’ Seal or liquid glue. The flower is on a dimensional in order to tuck the leaves and Vellum elements behind it. The double bow is made with Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack, Lemon Yellow & attached with a single glue dot to hold it in place.

The box itself is made with Berry Burst for the card base and Delightful Floral 12 x 12 DSP.

Card base: 8 1/4 x 4, scored at 2, 4, 6, & 8

Small boxes for front (2) – same color as card base: 8 1/4 x 2 scored at 2, 4, 6, 8

Mechanism to hold decorated element- same color as card base: 3 x 1/2 scored at 1/2, 1, 2, & 2 1/2

DSP (Designer Series Paper): (2) 3 3/4 x 1 3/4; (10) 1 3/4 x 1 3/4

Directions:

Burnish all score lines. See photos for reference
Add adhesive to smallest scored section, fold over and adhere. Do this for all three boxes.
Add DSP to inside of tallest box sections. This will be the inside back of the box.
Adhere one of the smaller boxes to the tall front box.
Adhere the other smaller box beside it.
Decorate fronts of all three boxes with the 1 3/4″ DSP – this will use six (6) pieces
Adhere shorter pieces of DSP to inside of smaller boxes – this will use the last four (4) 1 3/4″ squares.

Stampin' Up! Triple Box Card. cut card stock — All card stock cut pieces

Stampin' Up! Triple Box card step 2b — Step 2b

Stampin' Up! Triple Box Card step 4 a — Step 4a

Stampin' Up! Triple Box card step 4a complete — Step 4a complete

Stampin' Up! Triple Box card 4b complete — Step 4b complete, top view

Stampin' Up! Step 4b front view — Step 4b front view

Stampin' Up!Triple Box card mechanism — Step 1.8. – mechanism in place

8. Attach mechanism to upper portion on fold line half way up
9. Adhere Hexagon decorated floral piece to mechanism
10. Cut two (2) Basic White panels 1 3/4 x 3 3/4, stamp & adhere to back for writing message

Stampin' Up! Triple Box card back — Step. 1.8. writing panels in place on back

Stampin' Up! Translucent Florals Triple Box card with envelope — Triple Box card & envelope

Decorate envelope… on flap, stamp leaf image from Translucent Florals stamp set in Parakeet Party ink; then stamp frond image from Translucent Florals stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink. On envelope front, stamp frond image from Translucent Florals stamp set in Parakeet Party ink – and done!

This is just such an incredibly sweet Triple Box card and can fit so many special occasions. I hope you try it.

The products to make this card are both in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES (the DSP). You may purchase those products here for the Annual Catalog and here for ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. Click here for Sale-a-Bration products. You will be shopping with me :O) and when you do, please use my current host code listed below to receive benefits from me as well. I like to treat my customers…

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Joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator has extra benefits during Sale-a-Bration – but remember those benefits end at midnight Feb 29. Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!

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Stampin’ Up! Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on February 15, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s Thursday – and we have a sketch challenge for the hop today! A Stampin’ Up! package arrived on my doorstep today and I decided to use new products from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES to create my card.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Sketch Challenge

Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnia Bundle Fun Fold

As I mentioned, new products arrived today – and one of them was the Simply Zinnia Suite - a new Online Exclusive available March 5. As a demonstrator, we have the privilege of ordering products ahead of customers, to preview, play with, and share in our blogs. I didn’t think I would like the Designer Series Paper, but I LOV E IT! It really is pretty. My card base is Highland Heather with a layer of Lemon Lime Twist, then either the Flowering Zinnias DSP or Basic White. I pulled in several Stampin’ Blends to color the stamped zinnia (stamped in Basic Gray ink using the Simply Zinnia stamp set) and die cut it with the appropriate Simply Zinnia Dies. The Blends??? Blackberry Bliss, Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia and Lemon Lolly. The leaves are stamped in Lemon Lime Twist ink and highlighted with Wink of Stella. I used Wink of Stella on the stamped zinnia too – in the center area. The flower & leaves were placed on a die cut using the Scalloped Contour Dies and Basic White card stock. The embellishments are from the suite – Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins.

Card base – Highland Heather: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4, remove 2 1/8
Lemon Lime Twist: 2 x 5 3/8; 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
Flowering Zinnia 12 x 12 DSP: 2 x 5 1/4(front); 1/2 x 5 1/4 (inside); 2 1/4 x 6 (flap)
Basic White 3 1/4 x 2; 4 x 5 1/4 + scraps for flower and leaves die cuts

For the inside…

Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnia Bundle Fun Fold card inside

The Flowering Zinnia DSP is adhered to the Basic White insert and the sentiment is stamped in Fresh Freesia ink using a stamp from the Simply Zinnia stamp set. The sentiment has two embellishments from the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins, this time in Lemon Lime Twist.

Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnia Bundle Fun Fold card & envelope

For the envelope… The same DSP as used on the card front, but the other side of the paper :O) for the flap. On the front I stamped the double leaves in Lemon Lime Twist ink and coated it with Wink of Stella. Love, love, love this new suite: Simply Zinnia.

Click on the link below to take you to see what Carol has created. Or… click on a name to take you to someone else. Either way – don’t miss these fun creations. Happy Hopping!

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here!

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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The two kits included with Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release have been marked to discontinue once out of stock. If they do not sell out during Sale-A-Bration, they may be discounted at a later date.

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CLICK ON THE online exclusives photo to see what’s showing and to order from me – some really fun products, not in a catalog.

There are two new kits available to purchase – one of which is the Sparkle Birthday kit (which just arrived today). You will see that in a couple of days.

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Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!

Join by 29 February 2024 and choose between two fabulous offers:

Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS our new Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (a $60 value) for just $99!

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Stampin’ Up! Center Pop-Up Fun Fold for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Posted on February 13, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s the second Tuesday of the month and time for a hop :O) Our theme this month is ‘birthday’ and can be interpreted however we like. I have created a fun fold – and since this is my ‘big day today’, that’s kinda fun – like making my own birthday card. hahaha

Stampin' Up! Amy's Inkin' Krew Team Blog Hop

Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up Fun Fold

Stampin' Up! Jungle Pals Center Pop-Up Fun Fold

I couldn’t help it, this fun fold is so fun to make I had to make another :O) The first is made with the Hot Air Balloon suite of products. The second card is made with the Jungle Pals bundle. It was a bit more time consuming due to the animals and all the coloring – but still worth it in every way. I’m going to walk you through the cutting of the card stock, then the decorating of the Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up card. I’ll be back later this week with directions for coloring the Jungle Pal animals.

Cutting the card base:

Base is 5 1/2 x 8. On the 8″ side, score at 2″ & 6″
On the 5 1/2″ side, line up on the Paper Trimmer at 1 1/4″ and cut between score lines only. Flip card and do the same at other end
On the 8″ side, line up on Paper Trimmer @ 3″ & 5″, score between cut lines only
On the 8″ side, line the paper @ 4″ on the Paper Trimmer, score above & below cut lines only

This is what your card base should look like after cutting & scoring. Yes, this is decorated with card stock to give you a better visual of what the cutting lines and scoring lines should look like.

Paper card cuts
- Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  - 2 cut at 1 7/8 x 5 3/8 (these are the long side panels)
  - 4 cut at 1 1/8 x 1 7/8 (these are the upper & lower center sections)
  - 2 1/4 x 6 for envelope flap
- Basic White
  - 1 7/8 x 2 7/8 (for center pop-up)
  - 2 cut at 1 7/8 x 5 3/8 (for back of card – long side panels for writing your message)
  - scrap for sentiment banner
For the Hot Air Balloon card:
- Card base is Balmy Blue
- DSP is Lighter Than Air 6×6 DSP from the Jan-Feb 2024 Mini Catalog + Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog
- Additional card stock: Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue and Pool Party
- Inks used: Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue, & Pool Party
- Embellishments: Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots

Here’s a photo of the card back & envelope. The panel on left shows die cut pieces using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. The panel on the right shows stamped images from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon Center Pop-Up Fun fold, card back

Stampin' Up! Hot Air Balloon Pop-Up Center Fold card & envelope

The center pop-up section shows a balloon die cut directly from the Lighter Than Air DSP with the Hot Air Balloon Dies. The basket is also die cut directly from the DSP. The sentiment banner is die cut from Basic White card stock and stamped with Balmy Blue ink. The embellishments are the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots, part of the suite of products. Questions about this card? Feel free to ask! You can purchase these products from me using the information below all the names participating in today’s hop.

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Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!

Join by 29 February 2024 and choose between two fabulous offers:

Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS our new Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (a $60 value) for just $99!

Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice when you join for $99. That’s a $155 value!

Click here to JOIN MY TEAM

There’s MORE from Stampin’ UP!

Stampin’ Up! also has a KITS COLLECTION and is offering two new kits. See those below.

163865

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

$23.00

My Birthday Sparkle kit arrives today – and I can’t wait to put it together!

163873

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

$25.00

The Happy Houseplants Kit is an adorable home decor crafting kit! This kit comes with four 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) white frames and precut paper pieces for you to curl and assemble inside the frame. You’ll end up with four coordinated houseplant decor pieces. They can stand by themselves, or you can hang them on your wall. Either way, your houseguests will be amazed that you created it yourself!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day! Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card made with love.

Stampin’ Up! Lifetime of Love and Paper Butterfly Accents

Posted on February 10, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Friday morning! Another week and where did it go? I have a sweet card for you today using the Lifetime of Love Bundle and then Paper Butterfly Accents. I love a monochromatic look with just a bit of soft color and this card is it.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love & Paper Butterfly Accents

I started with coloring the Paper Butterfly Accent with Orchid Oasis ink and a Blending Brush. Then I took my Stampin’ Blend in Orchid Oasis and flicked color on the butterfly. I set this aside to stamp the floral design from Lifetime of Love stamp set in Pebbled Path ink. I colored the flower with Stampin’ Blends Light Fresh Freesia and Dark Highland Heather. The leaves are colored with Stampin’ Blends Light Parakeet Party and Dark Granny Apple Green. I die cut this with the coordinating Lifetime of Love Dies and set this aside as well.

The card base is Thick Basic White. I added a layer of Basic White trimmed 1/4″ less than the card front and added it with liquid glue.; two layers on dimensionals: one is Basic White cut with a Perennial Postage Dies; the other is a Basic White trimmed to fit inside the die and run through the Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder. I love this embossing folder. It is one of my favorite! These two pieces were adhered together with liquid glue then added to the card base with dimensionals. I die cut this wonderful leaf circle from the Lifetime of Love Dies in Basic White and centered it on the card front using dabs of liquid glue. I added the colored floral image with dimensionals, then the butterfly both with liquid glue & dimensionals trimmed to fit under various wing areas. I wanted a bit of sparkle so added two of the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to the butterfly and dabs of Wink of Stella to the flowers. They shimmer beautifully but it doesn’t show well in the photos.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love & Paper Butterfly Accents card inside

For the inside… again, a Basic White panel trimmed 1/4″ smaller than the card was added to the inside. On that is the outside rim of the die cut from the Perennial Postage Die used on the card front. :O) I also stamped a small flower in Orchid Oasis ink and used my Blender Pen to move the ink around on the flower portion only. It gives depth to the flower. I die cut it with the floral di from Lifetime of Love Dies and adhered it with liquid glue.

Stampin' Up! Lifetime of Love & Pasper Butterfly Accents card & envelope

For the envelope… I embossed the flap using the same Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder. For the envelope front, I again stamped a single flower in Orchid Oasis ink and used my Blender Pen to move the ink on the flower only, not the leaves. And again, I used my Orchid Oasis Stampin’ Blend to flick ink around it. It’s subtle but adds a nice touch. This card could so easily be sympathy card or a birthday card, or happy anniversary or thinking of you – very versatile – and a sentiment may be added or not. Hope you like…

Many of the items needed to make this card are in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog; some are in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

Lifetime of Love Bundle –

Paper Butterfly Accents –

Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder –

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

Perennial Postage Dies – may be purchased separately (. ) but are also part of a Bundle (. )

Stampin’ Blends

Orchid Oasis

Fresh Freesia

Highland Heather

Parakeet Party

Granny Apple Green

Basic White card stock

Orchid Oasis ink

Blender Pen

Wink of Stella

Basic White Medium Envelopes

All these may be purchased from me right here.

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Stampin’ Up! Perennial Lavender Here For You card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on February 8, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Today is Thursday – which means, it’s time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a color challenge today and I really like these color combinations. Perennial Lavender 12 x 12 DSP fits the bill perfectly!

Stampin' Up! Perennial Lavender Here For you Card front

I started by determining the showy piece of Perennial Lavender DSP for the front of the card. I die cut the piece with a Deckled Rectangle Die. And yes, I could have used the Perennial Postage Dies instead – and you could easily make that change if you decided to CASE this card. I wanted a slightly less ‘edgy’ look and that’s why I used the Deckled Rectangle Dies. I backed the DSP with a Basic White panel. I used another piece of the Perennial Lavender DSP to die cut the floral image. I adhered it to the DSP panel with dimensionals that I trimmed down to size, then added a double Linen Thread bow and attached it with a glue dot. I wanted a sentiment and pulled out the Perennial Postage stamp set and stamped the sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink, cut it apart & fussy cut around the single word – setting the rest aside. I created a Gorgeous Grape card base and covered it with another Perennial Lavender DSP panel just slightly smaller in size. I attached the showy DSP panel to the card front with dimensionals, then added the sentiment with glue on the one end and a dimensional trimmed down to size on the overhanging end. I added three Purple Fine Shimmer Gems near the sentiment for a glitzy touch.

Stampin' Up! Perennial Lavender Here for you, card inside

For the inside of the card, I used the other floral die cut and adhered it with liquid glue to the Basic White panel. I took the rest of the stamped sentiment from the card front & cut it apart, added it to a same pattern DSP as the large front panel, trimmed it to a unique shape and adhered it with liquid glue.

To purchase items to make this card… Jan- Apr 2024 Mini Catalog. + the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. Remember, when purchasing SU! products Jan- Feb of 2024, there are all kinds of FREE PRODUCTS to choose from in the Jan-Feb 2024 Sale-a-Bration Catalog. For every purchase of $50 or more, you may choose FREE PRODUCTS. see below for more info!!!

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Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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Note: The newly added products that are now redeemable during Sale-A-Bration are part of Stampin’ Up!’s existing product offering.

Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!

Join by 29 February 2024 and choose between two fabulous offers:

Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS our new Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (a $60 value) for just $99!

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Stampin’ Up! also has a KITS COLLECTION and is offering two new kits. See those below.

163865

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

$23.00

163873

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

$25.00

There are some NEW items being released on March 5. They are available to demonstrators now, so watch for these new products as I will share, share, share.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day! Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card made with love.

Stampin’ Up! Layered Florals 3D EF Sympathy Card

Posted on February 6, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello folks. The Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder is just beautiful. I’ve paired it with the Thoughtful Expressions Bundle and Lifetime of Love stamp set, all of which may be found in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Layered Florals 3D EF Sympathy Card front

I used a Thick Basic White card base and paired it with Azure Afternoon card stock. I ran the Azure Afternoon panel through the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder to get this marvelous deep impression. I pulled out the Whisper White re-inker and put a couple of drops on an acrylic block. With a sponge dauber, I tapped into the ink then swiped the dauber gently across the raised parts of the panel. As various portions dried the ink became lighter and I kept applying where I wanted a bit more of the white, until I was satisfied.I adhered this to the card base with liquid glue. I used my embossing buddy to clean all static from a Basic White scrap, stamped the sentiment in VersaMark ink, sprinkled it with Silver Embossing Powder and heat set with the heat tool. I love watching the silver as it melts and becomes shiny. The sentiment is from Thoughtful Expressions stamp set. I die cut the piece with the Thoughtful Expressions Dies. I looped a piece of the Silver trim from the Gold & Silver Trim Combo Pack, to make it look like a bow and adhered it in place with glue dots. I added dimensionals to the die cut sentiment piece and attached it over the bow. As a final touch, I added three Festive Pearls in Silver.

Stampin' Up! Layered Florals 3D EF Sympathy card inside

For the inside… I again used the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder to create an edge pattern on the sentiment insert. I stamped the sentiment in Azure Afternoon ink using the Thoughtful expressions stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Layered Florals 3D EF Sympathy card & envelope

For the envelope… I embossed the flap with the same Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder, then stamped this lovely flower in Azure Afternoon ink. The flower is so similar to the large flowers of the embossing folder, I simply HAD to use it. It comes from the Lifetime of Love stamp set.(which also has gorgeous coordinating dies BTW!)

The Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog has the embossing folder listed on page 65; Thoughtful Expressions bundle on 62 and Lifetime of Love bundle on page 16.. If you do not have a demonstrator, reach out to me and I’ll send a catalog right away, plus a Jan-Feb Sale-a-Bration catalog as well. Sale-a-Bration is a special time for Stampin’ Up! folks – a time when there are product bonuses for qualifying orders. For instance, a $50 order qualifies for certain FREE ITEMS in the Sale-a-Bration Catalog and a $100 purchase qualifies for other FREE PRODUCT in that catalog. And there’s no limit to the free items. And if you think you might want to join as a demonstrator, there are bonuses there as well – extra special bonuses not offered at other times. See below for more info about joining.

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The two kits included with Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release have been marked to discontinue once out of stock. If they do not sell out during Sale-A-Bration, they may be discounted at a later date.

Note: The newly added products that are now redeemable during Sale-A-Bration are part of Stampin’ Up!’s existing product offering.

Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!

Join by 29 February 2024 and choose between two fabulous offers:

Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS our new Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (a $60 value) for just $99!

Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice when you join for $99. That’s a $155 value!

Click here to JOIN MY TEAM

There’s MORE from Stampin’ UP!

Stampin’ Up! also has a KITS COLLECTION and is offering two new kits. See those below.

163865

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

$23.00

Stampin' Up! Birthday Kit, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

163873

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

$25.00

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day! Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card made with love.

Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Expressions for the Happy Thursday Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

Posted on February 1, 2024 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s Thursday and time for a Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop!!! We have a sketch challenge today and it’s always interesting how others interpret a challenge,.I have used the Thoughtful Expressions Bundle aND Inspirational Sketches stamp set for my card today. I used other items as well, but these are from the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Expressions Grateful Card. Thu Hop 2/1

My card base is Thick Basic White 4 1?4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2, a very basic card base. The next layer is Crushed Curry that has been run through the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder. I layered another panel of Basic White on top of that 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 then Basic Gray run through the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder 3 14 x 4 1/2. The very front layer is this stunningly gorgeous die cut from Thoughtful Expressions Dies in Basic White, stamped with this beautiful stamp of daisies from Inspirational Sketches stamp set in Basic Gray ink and added to the card front with dimensionals. The sentiment is also from Inspirational Sketches stamp set and is stamped with VersaMark ink then sprinkled with Black Embossing Powder and heat set with the heat tool – all on a scrap of Crushed Curry card stock. It was adhered with liquid glue and a dimensional on the far left end. For a final touch I added several Iris=descent Pearly /Basic Jewels for glam. This was another ‘first play’ with Inspirational Sketches stamp set– love this set!

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Expressions for the Thursa Blog Hoop 2/1

For the inside… A panel of Crushed Curry 4 18 x 5 3/8 then a Basic White panel stamped: Basic Gray ink with flowers from Inspirational Sketches stamp set in opposite corners and a sentiment from Thoughtful Expressions stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Expressions Bundle for the Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop 2/1

For the envelope… I stamped this floral image in Basic Gray ink from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set on the envelope front – and left it at that. I often emboss the envelope flap, but chose not to this time. I like the simplicity for this card.

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Nothing brings people together quite like creativity. As an independent demonstrator, you can share what you love and expand your circle of friends to build a close-knit, collaborative community of crafters. You’ll meet, connect, learn from, and create with other demonstrators from all around the world through virtual events, in-person conventions, support groups, and social media. And don’t forget the importance of hosting your own crafting parties! You can host events with your favorite people and show off your favorite Stampin’ Up! projects. Let’s discover the joy of being a demonstrator together!

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Stampin' Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVE RELEASE MAR 5, 2024

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Thanks for stopping by today. There’s so much to being a demonstrator with Stampin’ Up! and now’s the perfect time to join with me. Become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and for just $99, you’ll get your own customized Starter Kit with $125 worth of products. And we’ll include all the business supplies you need to help you get started, plus free shipping. Don’t wait! Talk to me today to begin your creative journey! You may do that here

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Terry Lynn Bright, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

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Stampin’ Up! Lifetime of Love and Paper Butterfly Accents

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

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HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

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Stampin’ Up! Perennial Lavender Here For You card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

$23.00

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

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Stampin’ Up! Layered Florals 3D EF Sympathy Card

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)

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HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

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Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Expressions for the Happy Thursday Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop