Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Birthday Card

Posted on October 25, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello again! It’s Wednesday, midweek and I’m wondering how your week is proceeding. We are hoping to secure our sailboat this week for winter storage. Winds can be an issue for sailing into the channel where we store the boat, but Thursday looks to be on our side. Here’s hoping. I played this afternoon with a Designer Series Paper found in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES side of the store – Delightfully Floral 12×12 DSP. It has spring-like colors and yes, beautiful florals/ leaves. And it coordinates with Translucent Florals Bundle (stamps & dies). It’s a beautiful set, very feminine, and I enjoyed playing with it.

Stampin' Up! Translucent Florals & Delightfully Floral DSP

The Delightfully Floral 12×12 DSP takes venter stage here, really showing off. The flowers are in Berry Burst, Fresh Freesia and Calypso Coral. I used inks from the first two colors + Parakeet Party as an accent. The card base is Fresh Freesia in a top fold A2 size. The next three layers are together & on dimensionals attached to the card base: Delightfully Floral DSP on the non-floral side, Basic White and the front layer of Delightfully Floral DSP with these gorgeous medium flowers. I stamped the hexagon dots with the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set & Berry Burst ink on a Basic White scrap, then stamped the sentiment using the Translucent Florals stamp set and more Berry Burst ink, then punched it out with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. I set this aside and stamped two florals designs from the Translucent Florals stamp set, both in Fresh Freesia ink and die cut them with dies from the Translucent Floral Dies. I adhered the larger floral to the hexagon with dimensionals, then the smaller one close to it with a single dimensional. I added Stampin’ Seal to the back of the hexagon and wrapped a Parakeet Party ribbon from the Ribbon Due Combo Pack in a ‘Z’, I added dimensionals to the hexagon, covering the ribbon and attached this to the card front. For afinal touch I attached Adhesive-Backed Sequins in Berry Burst on the hexagon. And… the front is done!

Stampin' Up! Translucent Florals birthday card, inside

For the inside, I added a piece of Parakeet Party card stock to the card base. I proceeded to stamp in Berry Burst ink, this larger floral from the Translucent Florals stamp set, then stamped the center in Pretty Peacock ink with the appropriate stamp from this same set on a Basic White panel. I stamped the inside sentiment in Fresh Freesia ink for a nice contrast. I added the same Adhesive-Backed Sequins in Berry Burst around the flower. This was added right over the Parakeet Party panel and the card was complete!

Stampin' Up! Translucent Florals & Delightfully Floral DSP card & envelope

For the envelope, I covered the flap in another panel of the Delightfully Floral 12×12 DSP and trimmed it to fit. For the envelope front, I stamped this delicaste image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink – done, done. let’s see, have I left out anything? When I first saw this DSP, my thought was – too bold, too bright, too, too. Now that I have it and am mplaying with it, I love it! One of the things I like about it is the contrasting, non-normal colors. I find it gives me creativity. You may see more of this layout in the days ahead!

Today is Wednesday and it’s the 25th – just days away from the END of the Stampin’ Up! Joining Promotion. It’s a 35 year celebration of Stampin’ Up! being in business and it’s a really good deal. Let me run this past you once more…

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

celebrating 35 years in business.

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.

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)

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. (I like to treat my customers!) 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!

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 so much for stopping by.

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

May you have a beautiful day!

Card cuts for this card:

Fresh Freesia card base: 4 14 x 11, scored @ 5 1/2

DSP layer – Delightfully Floral 4 3/4 x 5; also 3 3/8 x 4 7/8 for the floral design; 2 1/4 x 6 for the envelope flap

Basic White: 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 (layer) 3 3/4 x 5 (inside); 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 (die cuts & punch

Parakeet Party – inside 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

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! Garden Walk 6×6 Birthday card

Posted on September 6, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Wednesday – happy Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog opening day!!! Wheee. It’s time for customer ‘happy day’, right? My card today features one of the Designer Series Paspers in this new catalog – Garden Walk 6×6 DSP.

I’ve paired this designert series paper with Timeless Charm bundle which is part of an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE as I do not yet have the coordinating stamps & dies to the DSP. Aren’t the colors pretty? Calypso Coral, Poppy Parade, and Garden Green plus some softer tones of maybe Balmy Blue, although that is not mentioned on the color coordination label.

The Garden Walk DSP is cut 1 x 4 for the two longer strips & 1 x 2 3/4 for the two end strips. And the cool part about this particular pattern is that the dotted side is the reverse of the flower pattern side :O). These were adhered to a Calypso Coral piece 4 x 5 1/4.n The Basic White piece is 1 5/8 x 2 7/8 and stamped prior to adhering in place. The sentiment comes from Timeless Charm stamp set and was stamped in Poppy Parade ink. The splotches are from the Timeless Charm stamp set and stamped in second generation Calypso Coral ink. Once adhered in place, the die cut flower was adhered with liquid glue. This is a Basic White die cut from the Timeless Charm Dies. The Garden Green leaves are a die cut from Timeless Charm Dies and also adhered with liquid glue. I die cut an additional flower center in Calypso Coral and adhered in in place with mini dimensionals. The final touch for the card front was the Iridescent Pastel Gems in Balmy Blue.

Again, using Timeless Charm stamp set, I stamped this ‘blob’ in second generation Calypso Coral then added the flower from Timeless Charm stamp set in Poppy Parade – all on a Basic White panel.

Stampin' Up! Garden Walk 6x6b DSP birthday card & envelope

For the envelope, more of the Garden Walk 6×6 DSP for the flap, adhered & trimmed to fit. The fun leaf stamp is from Timeless Charm stamp set and stamped in stamped off Garden Green ink. A very thin strip of the Garden Walk 6×6 DSP was added at the bottom to tie it all together. A fun, quick and easy card :O)

With the Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog going live today, you can purchase that paper easily right here. And for the Timeless Charm bundle and other Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, shop with me here. While you’re viewing the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, please note, there is a Special Release of new Designer Series Papers available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST beginning today Sep 6.

Surprise, surprise! We’re offering a special release of five beautiful new Designer Series Paper options! These papers include fabulous holiday prints, gorgeous seasonal styles, and some spectacular timeless designs.

We originally created these papers to be part of our second Sale-A-Bration offering. However, since our next release of new Online Exclusive products won’t happen until November (and you won’t be able to find any of these papers in a catalog), we’ve adjusted our strategy and decided to release these paper options starting 6 September! That way, you and your customers have the chance to get ahead on Christmas cards, seasonal crafts, and much more. These products are available while supplies last.

When you do shop with me, be sure I’m listed as your demonstrator so that I can send you gifties when your order is $50 or more. That gift is something of your Stampin’ Up! choice valued up to $10. Happy shopping. Use my CURRENT HOST CODE HDN4VQHR so I’m notified properly.

Happy shopping and have a great day!

Stampin’ Up! Gorgeously Made Birthday

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

Stampin’ Up! has some really beautiful papers – and sometimes I get working with a certain Designer Series Paper and just can quit. That’s the way it is with the Masterfully Made DSP – so another card it is…

Look at these beautiful colors. Here’s what I did….

Pretty Peacock is the card base and after trimming it to size I stamped the front with the word stamp from the Gorgeously Made stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink.
I layered one of the Masterfully Made DSP to a Bubble Bath panel, adhering them together and adding them with dimensionals to the card base.
I pulled out two papers: Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lime Twist and using the Gorgeously Made Dies, die cut these two leaves. They were added to the card from with various dot of liquid glue.
I pulled out this fun ‘notebook edge’ die from the Gorgeously Made Dies and die cut a scrap of the Masterfully Made DSP. This was to be my background for the sentiment.
The sentiment is from the Hey Chuck stamp set and is stamped on Basic White in bubble Bath ink.. It was die cut with Gorgeously Made Dies then added to the ‘notebook edge’ die cut piece, dimensionals on back and added to the card front.
I added several Blooming Pearls in Pretty Peacock to the sentiment.
I tied a bow with lengths of White twine from the Basic Twine pack, and adhered it in place with a glue dot.

For the inside of the card, I stamped this fun image using an August Paper Pumpkin stamp and Memento ink. I colored it with Stampin’ Blends to coordinate with the Masterfully Made DSP: Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist and Lemon Lolly. I added strips of the Masterfully Made DSP then stamped the sentiment – again using Bubble Bath ink and an August Paper pumpkin sentiment. And the card was complete!

Stampin' Up! Gorgeously Made birthday card & envelope

For the envelope, more of the Masterfully Made DSP for the envelope flap and a strip for the envelope front to bring it all together. This is a fun, happy, encouraging card and I can’t wait to send it to a favorite person :O)

Today is August 27 and the Mini Sep-Dec 2023 Catalog goes live Sep 6. As I have mentioned before, Stampin’ Up! offers the best Designer Series Papers – and I am offering Designer Series Paper Shares from the new catalog. Here are the deets:

Stampin' Up! Mini Sep-Dec 2023 Catalog DSP Paper Share

Terry Lynn Bright, Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

https://Tlsbrightspot.com tlsbrightspot@gmail.com

How my shares work: I order full packs of all the Designer Series Papers listed below. I cut them into 6×6 pieces (or 6×12 for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list. I pack up the paper and get it back out to you just as quickly as possible! Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers and makes it easier to decide which papers you like most and want to order.

Below is a list of the papers for this Designer Series Paper Share.

A single paper share is $30 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping.

A double paper share is cut 6 x 12 and is $60 plus Priority Mail Shipping.

Remember, one 6×6 sheet of each design from these DSP packs. Most original DSP packs come in 12 x 12 size unless otherwise noted.

The list includes: name of DSP, number of sheets of that DSP in the pack.

A Walk in the Forest – 6
All About Autumn – (6×6 size) -12
Beary Christmas – 6
Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets – 2
Garden Walk – (6×6 size) – 8
Glow-In-The-Dark 6×6 Specialty Paper – 1
Joy of Christmas – 6
Joyful Specialty Paper – 4
Merry Bold & Bright – 6
O Holy Night – 6
Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper – 2
Shining Brightly Specialty Paper – 6
Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper – 3
Them Bones – 6
Winter Meadow – 6

Anyone is welcome to join this paper share opportunity, but shipping is limited to addresses within the US. If you would like to join in these shares, please email the following information to tlsbrightspot@gmail.com

Your first & last name (yep, I need both :O)
The email address connected to your PayPal account. You DO NOT need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice; you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account.
Deadline to sign up for my shares: Monday, September 4 @ 3 PM ET

If you do not have a demonstrator nor a catalog, please reach out to me – we can FIX that! There are lots of Stampin’ Up! opportunities for shopping:

Kits Collection SALE is through the end of August. You can shop those products with me here.
Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription: You may find more information and subscribe here.
Stampin’ Up ONLINE EXCLUSIVES – not in any Stampin’ Up! catalog: Visit here to shop these EXCLUSIVES.

Stampin’ Up! Hey Chuck Fun Fold

Posted on August 5, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello Saturday! We had a couple of days of wonderful temps and now we are back to humidity. Ugh. Well, this is summer and I’m not going to wish it away! Let’s take a peek at my card for today.

I’m going to confess, I don’t know the name of this fun fold and it needs a name. Help me out here, folks – let’s name it! The card base is 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 2 1/2, 3 3/4, 6 3/4 and 8 1/4. Burnish the folds in an accordion style: mountain, valley, mountain, valley.

Stampin' Up! Hey Chuck Fun Fold top view.

I used Gray Granite for my card base. The next layer is Basic White with a layer of DSP: I used Subtles and Neutrals 6×6 DSP. How these layers are attached is important: leaving a border of the card base in each case.

In the first photo, the card base border is about 1/4″ on the left, top & bottom, with the excess free. In the second photo the same is true, 1/4″ from scoreline on left and 1/4″ top & bottom b order. The final panel is smaller and the layer is Pool Party with Subtles 6×6 DSP in Pool Party.

Now let’s decorate each panel:

Panel 1: The circle is die cut from Pool Party using the Stylish Shapes Dies and adhered in the center. The chicken and skateboard (from Hey Chuck stamp set) are stamped in Memento ink on Basic White and colored with Stampin’ Blends: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Lemon Lolly and Pecan Pie (skateboard). Both were die cut with the Hey Chuck Dies, dimensionals added and adhered to the center of the circle. The sentiment is also from Hey Chuck stamp set and stamped in Memento ink then die cut with the Gorgeously Made banner die and added with dimensionals. Three Glossy Dots Assortment in Daffodil Delight were added for sparkle.
Panel 2: Subtles 6×6 DSP in Gray Granite to the Basic White panel. Die cut the rising sun from Lemon Lolly card stock using the Hey Chuck Dies and color with a bit of Dark Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends. Stamp the fence from Hey Chuck stamp set on a scrap of One Horse Open Sleigh 6×6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVES) in Memento ink and die cut with die from Hey Chuck Dies. Adhere the fence with dimensionals then slip the rising sun behind adhering with liquid glue. The final step for this panel is the sentiment stamped in Memento ink using the Hey Chuck stamp set.
Panel 3: Pool Party card stock with Subtles 6×6 DSP in Pool Party layered together. The birthday cake from Hey Chuck stamp set is stamped in Memento ink on a Basic White scrap and colored with Stampin’ Blends: Lemon Lolly, Pool Party and Wink of Stella on the icing. This was die cut with the smallest circle die from Stylish Shapes Dies and adhered with liquid glue. The sentiment banner was stamped on Basic White using another stamp from Hey Chuck stamp set and Memento ink. It was die cut with a banner die from Nested Essentials Dies, dimensionals added to the back and attached. The ribbon is Grosgrain Ribbon in Pool Party added under the banner with glue dots. Three Glossy Dots Assortment in Pool Party were added to the banner for more sparkle… and the card was done.

Stampin' Up! Hey Chuck
Fun Fold card & envelope

For the envelope… more Subtles 6×6 DSP in Pool Party was added to the flap and trimmed to fit. Another chicken from Hey Chuck stamp set was stamped in Memento ink on the envelope front and colored with Stampin’ Blends: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lemon Lolly and Gray Granite. HINT: When coloring with Stampin’ Blends on an envelope, always slip a heavy card stock inside to prevent color bleeding through to the back of the envelope. :O)

Fun, bright card, right? Ok, what else is going on in the Stampin’ Up! world…

Redeem your coupons this month!

the Mini September-December 2023 Catalog is available to demonstrators and my order for catalogs to my customers has shipped. I just don’t have it yet – Monday they say :O( Once I receive the catalogs though, the labels are ready and will be sent first class to my customers. Wait till you see all the fun, new products! I can’t wait to play with what I’ve ordered and share those with you. If you would like to order from the catalogs early as well, join my team. We have lots of fun: support from several team leaders, challenges to participate in, projects to share & inspire. If you join now, you can order items from the new catalog right away. :O) The catalog goes live to customers September 6. You may join my team here.
To order from me: you may do that here.
Kits Collection Sale

Kits are fun, quick and easy, and all-inclusive so there’s nothing extra to buy and nothing to store afterward.
Completing a kit gives everyone a sense of artistic accomplishment.
Completed kits make great gifts. Make the projects and then give them away for someone else to use.
Because kits come in so many styles and project types, there’s something for everyone. Want to HOST a kits collection party? Let me know and I’ll help pull that off. Kt together in September with kits on sale now. :O)

KITS COLLECTION BY STAMPIN’ UP! You can shop with me here.

Sales Period: 1–31 August

Card cuts for today’s project:

Card base – Gray Granite 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 2 1/2, 3 3/4, 6 3/4, 8 1/4

Basic White – 4 x 4 (2) + scraps for sentiments, chicken & other images

DSP: Subtles 6×6 DSP – Pool Party 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 + 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 + 2 1/4 x 6 (envelope flap); Gray Granite 3 3/4 x 3 3/4

Pool Party card stock – 2 3/4 square (die cut circle); 2 1/2 x 4 (last panel)

Stampin’ Up! Double Pop-Up in Earthen Elegance

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

Good Sunday morning! Wow – it’s a beautiful c-o-o-l 65 this morning! I’ll take it. My card today is a very fun Pop-Up card that’s really pretty easy & quick. It’s a birthday card for a gentleman and I used He’s All That stamp set for the sentiments and Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper.

Stampin' Up! Double Pop-Up in Earthen Elegance

This is a bit like a Z-fold card: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 card base scored at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4. You can see in the photo how to fold it. I used the Earthen Elegance DSP for the mat layer as well as the top layer. It saves on the weight of the card.

Stampin' Up! Double Pop-Up card in progress

The photo at left shows the mat layers in place: the front and the inside sections. The next step is the inside pop-up 4 x 5 1/2 scored @ 1/2, 1, 2, & 2 1/2. Burnish gently since this is DSP, then add tear n’ tape to sections 1, 3, & 4. Remove cover on Tear n’ Tape in section 1 & fold i8n to itself to create the pop-up. Remove Tear n Tape covers in section 3 and attach to inside back panel of card. Remove cover of last strip of Tear n Tape and adhere to 2nd panel of card.

This last photo shows the insert (pop-up) looking from the top and how it fits in the card. Now it’s time to decorate the pop-up. I die cut a Basic White piece with the Deckled Rectangle Dies then stamped the image from He’s The Man stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink, adhered it to the pop-up so it had an even border on three sides. I added four 2023-2025 In Color Dots in Pebbled Path under the stamped image.

To create the front image, I used a smaller Deckled Rectangle Die to die cut another Basic White piece to stamp another image from He’s All That stamp set in Pebbled Path ink. I layered a slightly larger piece of Earthen Elegance in Pretty Peacock to this to carry out the ‘frame’. I turned this piece over to know exactly where to add the tear n tape to adhere it to the front section (see photo). Then I removed the cover of the tear n tape & added to the front so you could see a continuous frame of color.

When the card is closed it shows the front panel and the poop-up panel framing it. That’s what I wanted to do. The next photo shows the card open.

You can see that I also added four Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio in Pretty Peacock under the sentiment. For the envelope.. more of the Earthen Elegance DSP in Pretty Peacock on the flap and several stamped stars from Alphabest stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink. At the last minute I decided to decorate the card back so I would have a place to write. I stamped the Happy in Pretty Peacock ink using the Biggest Wish stamp set. The numbers were done with the Alphabest stamp set and punched with the Best Label Punch. And now the card was complete!

Stampin’ Up! Bird’s Eye View Double Po-Up Card

Posted on July 14, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello – it’s Friday and I have a fun fold for you today… a Double Pop-Up Card that I saw on Splitcoast Stampers. You can go to YouTube for a video. This fun fold intrigued me and I simply had to make it. We made this card in my card class a bit ago and everyone had a REALLY good time :O)

Stampin' Up! Birds Eye View Double Pop-Up Card

These little birds are so stinkin’ cute! And I love them with glasses, which is a stamp in the set :O)

I used Stampin’ Blends to color everything: on the front – Daffodil Delight for the bird, S300 & S400 for the Branch, Old Olive for the leaves and I fussy cut them. The sentiment on the front comes from Cheerful Daisies stamp set and stamped in Basic Gray on Basic White card stock, die cut with Cheerful Daisies Dies. It was adhered with dimensionals to an Old Olive piece die cut with Deckled Rectangles Dies and adhered with liquid glue to the card front. Tinsel Gems 4 pack in Berry Burst were added for sparkle & glam.

Delightfully Eclectic was my choice of DSP and I used Old Olive for all the constructive parts. Let me walk you through this card, cuz it’s a fun one. You do need to pay attention to measurements and score lines. :O)

Measurements & detail:

Card base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. Lightly mark the center of the score line @ 2 3/4
- Cut DSP for inside back: 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 and adhere to inside back
Cut panel 5 1/2 x 5 1/2, score @ 3, burnish
- cut DSP to decorate: 5 3/8 x 2 7/8 (left inside section); 5 3/8 x 2 3/8 (right inside section)
- stamp or decorate as desired (this is a thick card, so I
- highly recommend only stamping)
- add to inside of card base with front edges even with one another – see photo

Stampin' Up! Birds Eye View Pop-Up card, first panel inside

You can see I colored here again… Stampin’ Blends Daffodil Delight for the birds; books are Copper Clay, Pebbled Path, and Pecan Pie. For the book edges I used Light Smoky Slate.

Adhere panel 5 1/4 x 4 of Designer Series Paper Delightfully Eclectic to the inside back panel.

Mechanism: 5 3/8 x 2 3/8 scored @ 1 1/4, 2 1/2, 3 3/4 & 5; burnish
- With 1/2″ end on left, lightly draw lines from first score line to 3rd score line, diagonally to create an X
- score over these lines, erase pencil marks and burnish
- add Tear n tape to the 1/2″ end
- at opposite end of mechanism, add liquid adhesive and adhere to inside card base, left side, centering with score line and pencil mark. You do not want to interfere with the fold, so butt it up against the centerfold

Stampin' Up! Birds Eye View Pop-Up Card view from top

Decorated squares of pop-up:

Cut 2 panels 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 same color as card base. Here it is Old Olive.
Cut 2 panel 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 from Basic White or patterned paper. I chose Basic White and stamped, colored the 2 squares
- top square is colored with Daffodil Delight. The ‘branch’ is a die cut from Cheerful Daisies Dies that is really a stem. But cut in Early Espresso it looks like a branch – and is adhered with liquid glue.
- bottom square is all over stamped eye glasses from the Birds Eye View stamp set.
Add these two squares together then to mechanism. Notice how they are separated about 1/4″ This is so they do not interfere in the opening and closing of the card. When the card is closed these pop-ups simply fold right into the card. :O)

Stampin' Up! Bitds Eye View stamp set Pop-Up card

For the envelope… I added more of the stripe from Delightfully Eclectic to flap and trimmed it to fit. For the envelope front I stamped this cute bird from Birds Eye View in Basic Gray ink and colored it with Daffodil Delight Stampin Blends. Gads – no photo! What the heck…

If you wish to order the products to make this card, be sure to use my current HOST CODE to receive rewards. What does that mean? With every order of $50 you receive a FREE GIFT from me of a SU! items of your choice valued to $10. If your order is over $150, don’t use my host code, but you’ll still get my free gift item.

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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!

BONUS DAYS for Stampin’ Up! have begun… and run for this entire month

BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD | $60 CAD you will earn a $5 USD | $6 CAD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August.

Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned. Make sense?
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.
You can shop with me here.

New Product release in the Online Store as of Jul 6.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – ONLINE ONLY products not shown in any Stampin’ Up! Catalog. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity and develop your business! 6 July, there will be even more Online Exclusive products for you to shop. The best way to see what is available is to view the online store.

Visit here to shop these EXCLUSIVES.

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Stampin’ Up! Circle Sayings on a Notecard

Posted on July 9, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

The size of a notecard is 3 1/2 x 5 and is simply a sweet size. And, it is not too small to be mailed. My card today is made with one of the Basic White Notecards and Envelopes.

Stampin' Up! Circle Sayings on a Notecard

I began by stamping this cute cupcake from Circle Sayings stamp set in Crumb Cake ink and coloring it with Stampin’ Blends Bubble Bath for the icing and Light Smoky Slate for the wrap, I wanted it to look like a foil so added Wink of Stella for the shine. It doesn’t show in the photo but it does in person :O) I stamped the ‘circle saying’ in Crumb Cake as well and die cut with a circle from Sylish Shapes Dies. For more sparkle (cuz birthdays are special occasions) I die cut a larger circle from Soft Shimmer paper in Bubble Bath – yep, Stylish Shapes Dies. I added a bow made from the Simply Elegant Trim in silver and attached it with a glue dot. This item I set aside.

On a piece of Crumb Cake I stamped repeatedly the words Happy Birthday using a stamp from Go To Greetings – in Crumb Cake ink. I attached the stamped and decorated circle with dimensionals. I cut small strips of the same Soft Glimmer paper in Bubble Bath and attached them to the Notecard front, then added the Crumb Cake panel. The Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins in Petal Pink seemed to match pretty well, so I added those as well.

Stampin' Up! Circle Sayings Notecard inside

For the inside… I used Bubble Bath ink and Crumb Cake ink to stamp sentiments from Circle Sayings stamp set on a Basic White piece. This was added to a very slightly larger panel of Crumb Cake and added to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Circle Saying Notecard and Envelope

For the envelope I used another sentiment from Go To Greetings stamp set to stamp in Crumb Cake ink – and that was it. I kept it very simple.

For the card cuts and products, see below. And if you wish to order these products, be sure to use my current HOST CODE to receive rewards. What does that mean? With every order of $50 you receive a FREE GIFT from me of a SU! items of your choice valued to $10. If your order is over $150, don’t use my host code, but you’ll still get my free gift item.

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BONUS DAYS for Stampin’ Up! have begun… and run for this entire month

Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.
You can shop with me here.

New Product release in the Online Store as of Jul 6.

Visit here to shop these EXCLUSIVES.

62431

BLOSSOM WISHES KIT

$13.00 USD | $18.00 CAD

Available starting 6 July

This kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
8 coordinating envelopes.
Embossed card bases, printed die cuts, vellum blossoms, adhesive, and embellishments.
Precut sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German.
Finished card size: 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 x 8.9 cm), 6-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (15.9 x 8.3 cm)
Coordinating colors: Lemon Lolly, Orchid Oasis, Petal Pink, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Wild Wheat
You can shop kits collection with me here.
Last but not least… CLEARANCE RACK REFRESH! New items have been added to the clearance rack refresh. Again, items go fast so shop early.
CLEARANCE RACK REFRESH 6 JULY. Shop Clearance rack here.

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

Share yourself with others in the creativity of handmade cards – another way of connecting with love.

Stampin’ Up! Floating Technique

Posted on July 2, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Sunday morning, July 2. First of all, I cannot believe it is July – did I say that yesterday? It still doesn’t seem like July. Maybe it will grow on me. :O) Today’s card uses a technique I haven’t done in a while and it’s so easy and just gives a card a different look. It’s called a ‘floating technique,’ which means an element looks as though it is sitting on top and unattached. It IS attached.

I’ve also used a new bundle that is part of the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and will be available July 6 – just a few days from now – Timeless Charm bundle. The die cut flower and the sentiment come from this set. The floating technique is the circle… 1/2″ strips adhered to a window sheet then die cut. For this card I used the Stylish Shapes Dies – the largest circle. This was added to the card base with dimensionals just on the strips so they don’t show. The paper is part of the Delightfully Eclectic pack of DSP. The flower, from Timeless Charm Dies, has lots of detail and is delicate. It too, is adhered with dimensionals – and was die cut from Crushed Curry, one of the coordinating colors for the pack of DSP. The sentiment is stamped in Memento ink on a Basic White strip and comes from the Timeless Charm stamp set. I angled the ends and added it to the card with dimensionals as well. The embellishments are Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins in gold.

Ha! I wrote on this card before taking the picture!!! Silliness. For the inside I used the die cut of the flower from Basic White as a stencil to create the inside flower. I used a Small Blending Brush and Fresh Freesia ink to color the flower heads, then switched to a sponge dauber and Old Olive ink to color the leaves & stems. I used a post it note tom cover areas I did not want inked.

This new bundle – Timeless Charm – has a couple of stamps that can be used as a color block or background, and I used one of those after stamping the sentiment in Memento ink. That background was stamped in Fresh Freesia after stamping off once. The Basic White panel was attached to the inside of the card – and all done.

Let me talk just a bit about ONLINE EXCLUSIVES… they are just that, not in any SU! catalog, but digital only. So for those of you who like doing everything digitally, this is one way to do that.

Stampin' Up! Timeless Charm bundle ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Here is a photo of the Timeless Charm bundle where you can see the flower die cut, the sentiments I used and the ‘background’ kind of stamp as well as other stamps & dies in the set. Since this just arrived on my doorstep the other day, this is my first play – and I can’t wait to create with it some more. Love the leaves and the dies that coordinate. If you are interested in purchasing this product and others from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, this bundle will be available July 6 along with the Santa Sleigh bundle. However, there are many other products available on line from my store. You may shop those products here.

BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD | $60 CAD you will earn a $5 USD | $6 CAD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. And there’s no limit to the number of coupons you can earn!

Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

You can purchase Paper Pumpkin from me here.

What is stopping you? Creativity is in you – I can’t wait to see what you do… please share!

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

Make something fun to send to someone.

Stampin’ Up! Zoo Crew Fun Fold

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

Good Saturday morning to you – and Memorial Day weekend. A special thank you to all those who have served in the military – you are honored and remembered… thank you for your service and dedication to this country.

My card for you today is a fun fold – called Triple Panel Pop-Up card. We made this in my class yesterday and everyone loved it. This fun fold can be used with lots of other stamps & dies, but the request from my students was to use Zany Zoo and the coordinating Zoo Crew DSP.

Is this alligator cute or what?! That look on his face says delight to me. And I’ve used him to make this a birthday card. My card base is a standard A2 Thick Basic White. Additional card stock for the front is embossed Pumpkin Pie (embossed with the Cross-Hatch embossing folder from the Basic Embossing Folders from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES). This was layered onto a Pool Party panel and attached with liquid glue to the card base. All die cuts use the Zany Zoo dies: clouds, balloons, banner and the alligator. The alligator was die cut directly from one of the papers in Zoo Crew DSP. The balloons are die cut from scraps of Petal Pink, Lemon Lolly, Lemon Lime Twist and Pool Party. The clouds and banner are die cut from Basic White. The sentiment comes from Zany Zoo stamp set and is stamped in memento ink. I used the Black twine from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack to ‘attach’ the balloons to the alligator. The little back embellishments are from the Classic Matte Dots. Oh, & I wrapped Linen Thread around the banner for a bit more texture and masculinity :O).

More fun animals for the inside of the card… all fussy cut from the Zoo Crew DSP. The DSP on the inside is from Zoo Crew DSP as well. Embossing folder used is the Hobnail Embossing Folder from the Basics Embossing Folders from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES set of 3. Card stocks for the embossed panels are – from the top – Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Pumpkin Pie. The balloons are die cut from scraps of Lemon Lolly, Zoo Crew DSP, Petal Pink and Pool Party. The sentiment on the left panel is from the Zany Zoo stamp set and the embellishments are from the same pack of Classic Matte Dots but in Basic Gray.

Stampin' Up! Zany Zoo fun fold, back of card.

For the very back of the card… this fun skater of a bird fussy cut from Zoo Crew DSP and adhered to a Basic White panel. This panel is for writing your very own special message to the recipient. :O)

I bet you want directions, don’t you?! The mechanism for holding the three panels looks like this from the top ~

Directions for mechanism:

Mechanism measurements: 3 x 5 1/4: score on short side @ 3/4, 1 1/2, 2 1/4
Fold score line and burnish
Fold ends to center, flattening and not overlapping
Add adhesive (liquid or tear n’ tape) to open ends, add directly to score line of card base
Panels will be added to this mechanism on opposite sides – what you see above is the top panel adhered to left side of mechanism. The middle panel is attached to the right side of the mechanism. Bottom panel is adhered same as top panel.

Triple panel dimensions/ directions:

cut 3 – 1 3/4 x 3 3/8
cut 3 – 1 5/8 x 3 3/8 (these are either embossed or DSP)
Add the embossed or DSP pieces to the larger cuts
Adhere top & bottom panels first to assure proper spacing: remember these are attached to the left side of the mechanism.
Adhere center panel to the right side of mechanism.
Decorate as desired

Card base & other piece measurements:

Card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4
Front panels: 4 1/8 x 5 3/8; embossed piece 4 x 5 1/4
Inside left: 3 1/4 x 5 1/4; 3 x 5
Inside right: 4 x 5 1/4 DSP
Back: 4 x 5 1/4

Here are photos of student cards: notice the card base is Pool Party.

Stampin' Up! Zoo fun fold, card class 2a

Stampin' Up! Zoo fun fold, card class 3b

Notice how the format of each is the same but also how each individual created their own theme for their card. Fun. They so concentrated to make it their own and they really got into it. :O) This Designer Series Pack of papers will be on sale beginning June 1. Continue to read to see the entire list of DSP on sale.

If you do not have a demonstrator and would like to order from me or need a catalog, I would like to help you create. When ordering $50 or more in product (before shipping/ taxes), use my HOST CODE 64NDVS4D to receive Star Rewards and a SU! gift valued to $10. Star Rewards build up so that when you have 8 rewards from me, you can receive a stamp set valued to $40. :O) And when your order is $50 or more prior to Shipping/ taxes, you also receive the monthly tutorial. :O)

You may order from me here.

SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE you may find these on pages 129-133 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog – except for the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PAPER.

All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion. Please reference the table below or the flyer in the marketing toolkit to see the papers included in the sale.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.

161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62

161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50

161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92

161139 Hello, Irresistible6x6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62

161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62

161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 16239

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You may order kits from me here.

Stampin’ Up! has a monthly subscription for Paper Pumpkin that is also a kit all in one. The first order includes an acrylic block which can be used for all Paper Pumpkin kits after that. This particular kit must be ordered by June 10. Click on the photo above to go straight to my Paper Pumpkin area to subscribe :O) Click here to purchase Paper Pumpkin.

Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – products not offered in any catalog. My post today used two products from this list. You may shop those products here.

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

TLsBrightSpot

Terry Lynn Bright, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Tag Archives: Birthday card

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Stampin’ Up! Garden Walk 6×6 Birthday card

Stampin’ Up! Hey Chuck Fun Fold

Stampin’ Up! Double Pop-Up in Earthen Elegance

Stampin’ Up! Bird’s Eye View Double Po-Up Card

Stampin’ Up! Circle Sayings on a Notecard

BLOSSOM WISHES KIT

Stampin’ Up! Floating Technique

Stampin’ Up! Zoo Crew Fun Fold

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT