Stampin’ Up! Blessings of Home & Honeybee Home Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on January 6, 2022 by TL's Bright Spot

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Oh I DO have fun participating in this weekly hop with other team mates! My card today is based on the sketch as you see it on the left. I’ve used the lovely Heart & Home DSP to ground it all together. For extra texture I’ve used the Hive 3D Embossing Folder. And for the sentiment and bee I’ve used the Honeybee Home stamp set with coordinating Honeybee Blooms Dies. For the sentiment banner I used another new product from the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog called Bouquet of Love Dies. LOVE this banner! For a bit of glam I added the Champagne Rhinestones to the banner.

This card is pretty easy… Heart & Home 12 x 12 DSP adhered to Pale Papaya then to the card base of Basic Gray. Run a panel of Cinnamon Cider through the Hive 3D EF and adhere to a slightly larger piece of Pale Papaya. Add to the card front with dimensionals. Stamp the sentiment using the Honeybee Home stamp set and Basic Gray ink on a piece of Pale Papaya, then die cut with the banner die from the Bouquet of Love Dies. Add to a piece of Basic Gray then adhere, centering, with dimensionals. Stamp the super cute bee in Basic Gray ink using the Honeybee Home stamp set and die cut with the coordinating Honeybee Blooms Dies. Attach with dimensionals and the card front is complete.

For the inside… I used the Honeybee Home stamp set to stamp the flower randomly on a Very Vanilla panel in Basic Gray ink. This was adhered to Pale Papaya then to the inside of card base and voila…

For the Very Vanilla envelope, more of the same Heart & Home 12 x 12 DSP to the flap and the same flower was stamped in Basic Gray on the envelope front, twice. The thing about this card is it could be used as a thank you, a happy birthday, a thinking of you, just about anything ~ because the front of the sentiment is so general; friendly but general. Versatility is key!

OK… I reminded you the catalog is now live – products are listed below so feel free to order away :O) If you do not have a demonstrator and need an Annual Catalog please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. AND… I have the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog and the 4 January to 28 February 2022 Sale-a-bration catalogs and can send those as well! When ordering, please also use current host code: R6D2 7PHD. I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Of course, right now you get all those fabulous FREE Sale-a-bration items too. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you!

Product list is below…

If you have come from the fabulous Tara, welcome! If you are moving on, please use the ‘next’ button to take you to Amy, the million dollar woman! Or click on any name to take you directly to their page. Enjoy the hop!

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

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love.

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Stampin’ Up! Rainbow of Happiness Fun Fold Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on December 30, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

This is the last Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop for 2021… and I cannot believe it. Where did 2021 go? Despite all the challenges during the year, it has gone F-A-S-T and I think there may have been a couple of times when it felt as though I was off the ‘merry-go-’round’. Lately I have been computer challenged. I don’t know what went wrong b ut I was locked out of my computer. I could text and that was about it. Wierd… but now, well, it seems to be ok again. Let’s hope for that!

Today’s hop is all about fun folds. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got.

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I had fun creating today’s card. I haven’t been in my craft room for a couple of days; we had family here and my craft room is also a bedroom :O). Needless to say, the room was being used by our granddaughter and we loved having her here – and the rest of the family too BTW! but it did limit my productivity :o) Having the computer go on the blitz just prior to their arrival didn’t help matters any. 😩

The theme as you saw above is a fun fold – and this is a super easy one. It’s similar to a card within a card, with a hole in the middle of the card front.

As I said, super easy to create.

Card base is So Saffron card stock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Designer Series Paper is Sunshine & Rainbows 6 x 6 DSP cut to 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 adhered directly to the card front. (This DSP is free with a $50 order beginning Jan 4 from the new Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog) hint, hint.
Die cut the center with the Tailor Made Tag Dies. (You could use the Layering Circles Dies and a different stamp set for a completely different look.)
Die cut the cute rainbow & tag using the Brilliant Rainbow Dies. Reserve the cutouts for the rainbow in this small die!
Cut a panel of Basic White card stock 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 and score at 4. (This will become your inner panels with the fold on the right.)
Place the ‘liner’ on the inside of the card without adhering it to the inside of the card. Adhere the ‘tag’ to the ‘front’ of the inner card piece. Remember, the inner liner fold is on the right. Decorate.
- Adhere the tag cut from the card front using the Tailor Made Tag Dies. (I did this by laying the inner panel on the inside of the card, closed the card front over this [the die cut opening will show]) and attached the die cut with Stampn’ Seal. This will allow the tag to ‘fit in’ the die cut of the card front :O) Add the ribbon by tying it in a knot and cutting fairly short so the card easily opens/ closes. The ribbon is Just Jade Open Weave Ribbon.
- Stamp the sentiment from the Rainbow of Happiness stamp set in Magenta Madness ink on a Basic White panel. Die cut with the small rainbow ‘tag’ die from the coordinating Brilliant Rainbow dies. Reserve the rainbow cutouts!
- Adhere this stamped rainbow ‘tag’ with dimensionals to the die cut tag with the DSP on it. Color the rainbow cutouts with Stampin Blends: Dark Magenta Madness, Dark So Saffron, Dark Pool Party and Petal Pink Marker for the smallest. Adhere behind the rainbow die cut with just dabs of liquid glue. I used tweezers to hold and place easily.
Stamp randomly around the larger tag with the thank you stamp from Rainbow of Happiness stamp set in various ink colors: So Saffron, Petal Pink, Pool Party, and Magenta Madness.
Open the card insert and stamp the rainbow: Magenta Madness & So Saffron inks – of course using the Rainbow of Happiness stamp set.
Stamp the rainbow pattern in Pool Party ink and the sentiment in Petal Pink ink.
Stamp the hearts from the Rainbow of Happiness stamp set in Magenta Madness ink.
Adhere this panel to the inside of the card, lining up the card front tag hole, then closing the card to adhere. Works like a charm! And voila… the card is finished!

For the envelope, I stamped the lines in Pool Party ink and the sentiment in So Saffron ink. I added more Sunshine & Rainbow 6×6 DSP to the envelope flap and called it done.

Here’s a photo of the stamp set and coordinating dies, plus both sides of the DSP. This is such fun paper… lively colors and fun designs. I have several thank you cards to make and think this stamp set/ dies/ DSP are going to fit that need!

Such fun patterns!

If you do not have a demonstrator and are interested in the Annual Catalog OR Jul-Dec 2021 Catalog, please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. AND… I now have the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog and the 4 January to 28 February 2022 Sale-a-bration catalogs and can send those as well! When ordering, please also use current host code: UQ6U2WQZ I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you!

Paper Share information is below… registration ends Jan 2, 2022 – yikes, just a few days days away.

Follow along the hop to see some fantastical projects by this Krew! You may use the ‘next’ button or click on a name to take you to that person’s blog. Either way – enjoy the hop!

Terry Lynn Bright ~ YOU ARE HERE!

Below is my paper share deal… take a peek and let me know if you’re interested. If you are a regular and or local customer, I will accept cash or a check from you prior to placing the order. If you haven’t received your catalog from me yet, know it is on the way and should arrive SOON!

(Or pick up at my home, no shipping)

Included in the share are 69 – 6″ x 6″ sheets (except for Abstract Beauty – those are pre-cut at 4″ x 6″!) of fabulous new Designer Series Papers and some fun Specialty Papers, too! If you wanted to buy one of each of these packs of papers it would be about $120 – plus shipping! UGH… this is just a great opportunity to see the papers and determine which will be on your next order :O)

Abstract Beauty Specialty 4″ x 6″ DSP – 12 sheets
Artfully Composed DSP – 6 sheets
Flowering Fields DSP – 6 sheets
Heart & Home DSP – 6 sheets
Hey Sports Fan DSP – 6 Sheets
New Horizons 6″ x 6″ DSP – 12 sheets
Sweet Talk DSP – 6 sheets
Symbols of Fortune Specialty DSP – 6 sheets

Specialty Papers

Supple Shimmer Specialty Paper – 2 sheets – one each color
Vellum 12″ x 12″ Layering Designs – 6 sheets – 2 each of 3 designs
Mother of Pearl 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper – 1 sheet

With a Double Share – you’ll get 138 sheets of DSP and specialty paper! The designer paper sheets will be cut into 6×12 so you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet (except for the New Horizons 4″ x 6″ and Abstract Beauty 6″ x 6″ DSPs – you’ll get double sheets of those as they are already pre-cut).

Included as a free gift from Me! – For participating in the share, you will receive samples of the papers from the Jan – Feb 2022 Sale-A-Bration Brochure! That includes samples of papers from the Daffodil Afternoon, Sunshine & Rainbows, & Simply Marbleous Sale-a-bration DSP packs! Such fun papers!

Anyone is welcome to participate in this paper share. Unfortunately, I can only ship to addresses within the US. I accept PayPal and payment by Venmo. I’ll need your name (first & last) + the email address associated with your PayPal account. Just remember, I’ll need payment before I submit your order, thank you!

Product availability has been a bit troubling. Stampin’ Up! has advised us there may be some items unavailable when the catalog goes live. If that happens, I’ll adjust and refund as necessary. Questions? Tlsbrightspot@gmail.com

Deadline to sign up for the shares is Sunday, 2 Jan 2022 at 8pm EST!!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy by creating a handmade gift and or card – or both!

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Stampin’ Up! Fun Mini PP Packaging

Posted on December 20, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Knowing for whom you are creating a gift makes the creating so much easier – and fun, at least for me. What it does, is put a smile on my face thinking of how the person will receive it :O) Here’s the Mini Paper Pumpkin box packaging…

I began by covering the Mini Paper Pumpkin box with basic Gray card stock, then a panel of Heart & Home 12 x 12 DSP (yes, this is new in the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog). I then added one of the very sweet (& NEW) Heart & Home Doilies, also in Basic Gray, adhering that with Stampin’ Seal just in the center. I stamped the floral bouquet in Basic Gray ink (from the Blessings of Home stamp set – also new in the same catalog!)and colored the image with various Watercolor Pencils: Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo. There is something relaxing for me in doing this :O) I then took a Blender Pen and moved some of the pencil color around, which gave it a bit of watercolor look. I used the coordinating Flowers of Home Dies (yep – new too) to die cut the bouquet. I put several min i dimensionals on the back and adhered it over the doily. I tied a pretty bow using the Glittered Organdy Ribbon in White and added it with a glue dot. For a little glam, I added three 2021-2023 In Color Jewels and the box top was done! I love this wood grain paper!

And what went in the box you ask? Well, note cards of course :O) And the very top one coordinates with the box.

As you can clearly see, I used the same design idea as the Mini PP Box top on a Basic White Note card. The difference is in the stamping and coloring of the floral bouquet. I stamped the image (from Blessings of Home stamp set) in Misty Moonlight ink. I then colored the two larger flowers with a sponge dauber tapped in the Misty Moonlight ink pad and gently pulled the color from the inside of the flower to the outside of the flower. Because the image is small, I then used the Watercolor Pencils for the small flowers (Balmy Blue), Daffodil Delight pencil for the flower centers and Garden Green pencil for the leaves. The ribbon comes from the Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack using the Misty Moonlight and Silver, and was attached with a glue dot. For the sentiment, I taped off a portion of the stamp from the Blessings of Home stamp set inked it, removed the tape and stamped the Thank You in Basic Gray ink. Done.

I added a bit of tissue to the inside of the Mini PP box, and slipped in the card. I had two other note cards previously posted, that I slipped in as well.

All of these note cards were created with the Blessings of Home stamp set, coordinating Flowers of Home Dies (10% off when purchased as a bundle Jan 4, 2022!) and the Heart & Home 12 x 12 DSP (also available Jan 4, 2022) Love how this set came together and it’s already been gifted :O)

(Or pick up at my home, no shipping)

Abstract Beauty Specialty 4″ x 6″ DSP – 12 sheets
Artfully Composed DSP – 6 sheets
Flowering Fields DSP – 6 sheets
Heart & Home DSP – 6 sheets
Hey Sports Fan DSP – 6 Sheets
New Horizons 6″ x 6″ DSP – 12 sheets
Sweet Talk DSP – 6 sheets
Symbols of Fortune Specialty DSP – 6 sheets

Specialty Papers

Supple Shimmer Specialty Paper – 2 sheets – one each color
Vellum 12″ x 12″ Layering Designs – 6 sheets – 2 each of 3 designs
Mother of Pearl 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper – 1 sheet

Deadline to sign up for the shares is Sunday, 2 Jan 2022 at 8pm EST!!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy by creating a handmade gift and or card – or both!

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Stampin’ Up! Friendly Hello 12 x 12

Posted on December 18, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

WooHoo, it’s Saturday… and in just a week it’s Christmas! It seems like yesterday was September. Today is a sneak peek at another pattern in the Friendly Hello 12 x 12 DSP pack. It is in the new January to June 2022 Mini Catalog and will be available Jan 3, 2022. The color of this is Fresh Freesia – so vibrant and wonderful. And I’ve used Forever Flourishing Dies to create the spray as I think it coordinates quite well with the paper. You can see I die cut one in Basic White and another in Vellum.

Here’s my card:

I’ve used the Forever Blossoms stamp set for the sentiment stamped in Memento Black ink and added Playing with Patterns Resin Dots to accent. I really like this leaf spray with the paper. And the DSP is layered on a Fresh Freesia panel, then adhered to the Thick Basic White card base with Stampin’ Seal. The leaves are added with dabs of liquid glue under the leaves, but keeping the spray fairly loose.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the leaves in Fresh Freesia ink after stamping the center sentiment in Memento Black ink. Both come from the Friendly Hello stamp set, which will be available Jan 3, 2022. And the Basic White panel is adhered to another piece of Fresh Freesia card stock.

For the envelope, I stamped the same leaf pattern from the Friendly Hello stamp set in Fresh Freesia ink on the envelope front and added more of the same Friendly Hello 12 x 12 DSP to the envelope flap.

The July–December 2021 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too!

Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential craft supplies. What are you waiting for? Start shopping! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last. . Click here to go my store.

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

Make someone happy ~ send them a handmade card, or two or three.

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Stampin’ Up! Friendly Hello

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello and happy Friday! Today’s card is a cheery Friendly Hello birthday card – again using new products from Sale-a-bration AND the new January to June 2022 Mini Catalog. I call these ‘teasers’, ‘cuz they tease you into wanting more and patiently (or not) waiting to get your hands on new products. :O) They will be available Jan. 3, 2022. As a demonstrator, I am privileged to be able to purchase new product before it becomes available to the public: to play, create , inspire.

The stamp set (Friendly Hello) comes from the Sale-a-bration catalog and is a FREE item when purchasing $50 worth of product. The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is from the J-J 2022 Mini Catalog. This color is Granny Apple Green. The stamp set is created as a duplicate of some of the images of this paper pack. And you can see here that I utilized it on these flowers, then colored them with Stampin’ Blends (Soft Sea Foam and Granny Apple Green). The image was stamped using Memento Black ink.

Once stamped and colored I mounted it on a panel of Granny Apple Green card stock with a very narrow border. I then tied a length of Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon around both pieces & tied a knot. I stamped the sentiment in Memento Black ink on a Basic White strip then die cut it with as die from All Dressed Up Dies. I added two Matte Decorative Dots to each end of the die cut, put dimensionals on the back and adhered it over the ribbon. I added a glue dot under the knot to hold it in place. This completed panel was adhered to the Thick Basic White card front with Stampin’ Seal – and the front was complete.

I added a strip of the same Friendly Hello 12 x 12 DSP near the bottom of the card, then stamped this sweet floral ‘bouquet’ in Memento Black ink above it. Again, I mounted it to a panel of Granny Apple Green card stock, then into the inside of the card – and voila! the card is done…

For the envelope, I added more of this bright Friendly Hello 12 x 12 DSP to the flap, then stamped the same floral bouquet to the front of the envelope. Finis! Here is a photo of the stamp set & the bright glorious papers.

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

Make someone happy ~ send them a handmade card, or two or three.

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Stampin’ Up! Gift Card Box with Sweet Talk DSP

Posted on December 7, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello again! It’s been a while since I’ve shared anything… life obligations kinda got in the way. It’s all good, just too much going on and something had to give. Unfortunately it was my crafting :O(

Hubby and I are in a choir and our concert was Sunday afternoon ~ with orchestra and a full audience! WooHoo!! It was… spectacular. Not to brag too much, but it really was good, and I feel so fortunate to be a part of it.

Today’s project is a gift card box made with some fabulous new Designer Series Paper. It’s called Sweet Talk 12 x 12 DSP. Of course the DSP has two sides.

Coordinating colors for this paper pack are: Real Red, Petal Pink, So Saffron, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party and Highland Heather. Which piece do you think I chose to make the box lid? Well, I’ll tell you… the Highland Heather stripe. I love this paper! The small hearts with the combo of Real Red, Petal Pink and Highland Heather are another favorite, as is the other stripe. Ok – I bet you want to see the box … here it is.

And I used the Highland heather 1/2″ Grosgrain Ribbon to tie a bow. For the base, while it isn’t listed as a coordinating color, I used Blackberry Bliss card stock and it looks great with it! See the darkness in that stripe? Yep – it totally goes with it. Instructions? You want instructions? 😁

Instructions:

Cut gift box base from card stock – I used Blackberry Bliss – 6 1/2 x 8 and score all four sides at 1″, burnish well.
Trim each corner, cutting through the center of the burnish to the 1″ score line. Make a right ‘V’ cut to that same tab, trim same tab end on the right side.
Rotate to the left and trim next tab. Continue to rotate left and trim each tab end. See photo.

Here i added Tear n Tape to each tab end but you can easily use liquid glue. Adhere together.

Gift Box Top:

Cut box top 6 1/2 x 8 (again, I used the Sweet Talk 12 x 12 DSP)
Use a Box Lid Shim attached to the Simply Scored Scoring Tool. This shim allows for the lid to fit the box base without making the base buckle – and it is key for a perfect fitting lid. Make your own shim following directions below. I found these directions on YouTube by Connie Stewart.
- Using a window sheet, cut a panel 2 x 8 and score @ 1/2″ & 1 1/4″. Burnish heavily.
- Cut a piece of Daffodil Delight 1 x 8 & score at 1/2″ on the short side. Burnish. Add Tear n Tape to both sides of the 1/2″ length. Add to the window sheet on the INSIDE 1/2″, making certain the card stock fits all the way to the burnished score of the window sheet. Fold card stock over edge of window sheet and attach to outside 1/2″ edge.
- Label shim: Box Lid Shim 😏 This way you will not forget it is only to be used for the lid.
Score lid @ 1″ on all sides using the Box Lid Shim.
Trim and adhere together the same as the box bottom.

Now, fill this box with some pretty cards/ envelopes for a special gift – four to five will fit nicely, depending on embellishments or thickness of the cards. And I guarantee folks will love this gift!

Reminder! Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING with orders over $50. I, for one, plan to make good use of that! Use my current HOST CODE: UQ6U2WQZ to receive a free Stampin’ Up! item from me valued to $10.

The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $50 USD / $65 CAD or more (before tax).
If you are using a coupon code, please remember that coupon codes are non-commissionable and will lower the order’s retail amount. The order must still meet the qualifying threshold to be eligible for free shipping.
Be sure to act quickly: beginning at 12:00 AM and ending at 11:59 PM (MT) on 8 December, get FREE shipping with a purchase of $50 USD / $65 CAD or more.

Not have a demonstrator so you can order? If you do not have a demonstrator and need an Annual 2021 Catalog OR Jul-Dec 2021 Catalog, please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. Please also use my current host code when ordering: UQ6U2WQZ I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Send someone a handmade box filled with a lovely card or two.

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Stampin’ Up! Note Card with Blessings of Home

Posted on November 19, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello everyone! My card today is a note card with layers inspired by the Sunday Stamps challenge SSC270.

Here’s the image from that challenge…

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And here’s my note card…

I’ve used the beautiful Heart & Home 12 x 12 DSP (new in the J-J 2022 Mini Catalog). I also used the sentiment for the outside and inside from the Blessings of Home stamp set that coordinates with the DSP – yep, from the J-J 2022 Mini catalog. I also used Garden Gems for a bit of bling. Dimensions may be found at the end of this post.

Directions:

Cut floral Heart & Home 12 x 12 DSP 2 3/4 x 4 1/4 and adhere to Garden Green card stock 2 7/8 x 4 3/8
Adhere 1″ Pale Papaya strip
Cut another strip of the Heart & Home 12 x 12 DSP 1 x 4 3/4 and adhere to note card as shown
Adhere larger panel as shown.
Stamp the sentiment from Blessings of Home stamp set in Garden Green ink on a Basic White piece and die cut with the Encircled in Beauty Dies. Adhere with dimensionals.
Tie a knot with a length of the Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon and adhere with a glue dot. – Wow! The card front is done :O)

For the inside, stamp the floral image in second generation Garden Green ink. (This might look better in Pale Papaya ink!) Stamp the sentiment from the Blessings of Home stamp set in full strength Garden Green ink – and finis…

For the envelope, I stamped a partial image of the floral bouquet with Garden Green ink. I didn’t want this too fussy

Not have a demonstrator so you can order? If you do not have a demonstrator and need an Annual 2021 Catalog OR Jul-Dec 2021 Catalog, please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. Please also use my current host code when ordering: 62EHPGHC I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you! And… as a reminder – during the month of November only, joining is $75 and the products with joining are $125 worth of product ~ your choice too! Just sayin’, I haven’t seen this kind of deal since joining as as demo several years ago. This is the time!

Items used for these note cards – from the Heart & Home Suite

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

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Stampin’ Up! Blessings of Home

Posted on November 5, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello again stamping friends. It’s Friday and almost the weekend. I hope you have some fun plans made. I ha ve a pretty couple of cards for you today, made w/ Blessings of Home Suite of products that will be available in the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog. I was able to order this early as I am attending the OnStage@Home convention of Stampin’ Up! Last years convention was also virtual and it was awesome… I was inspired by speakers & projects and excited about being an Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. This year I expect more of the same. :o)

Before I share my cards with you, Stampin’ Up! has a promotion going on now that beats anything I’ve seen. Join with me to be a demonstrator for $75 and get $125 worth of SU! products that you choose yourself! Once you join… 20% off every purchase you make. You may do that here. There are several advantages to being a demonstrator, besides the discount on every order. Meeting other demonstrators and having a supportive crafting, like-minded group of folks is one of the best advantages there is.

Now for the cards… :O)

This collection of products has – once again – gorgeous Designer Series Paper, Blessings of Home stamp set & coordinating Flowers of Home Die set, Denim Ribbon & Classic Matte dots. For both cards, the card cuts & instructions are the same: one is ‘landscape’ and one is ‘portrait’. I’ve used the emboss-resist technique but incorporated the Stampin’ Blends on one of the cards. On the landscape card I added the Garden Gems from Eden’s Garden suite and on the. ‘portrait’ card are the new Classic Matte Dots from the Heart & Home Collection.

Card basics:

Cut card base: portrait card is 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 (Misty Moonlight); landscape card is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 (Garden Green).
Layer 1: Kraft 6×6 paper/ Pale Papaya ~ 4 x 5 1/4 adhered directly to the card base
Layer 2: Heart & Home Designer Series paper ~ 3 3/4 x 5. (Be aware of the direction of the paper!) Adhere this directly to Layer 1.
Layer 3: 2 3/4 x 4 ~ Kraft 6×6 paper and Pale Papaya. This layer will eventually be on dimensionals in the center of the card.
Layer 4: decorative panel 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 ~ Basic White card stock

Decorating the top panel:

Stamp the bouquet image from Blessings of Home stamp set in VersaMark on the Basic White panel. Note the direction of the panel! One bouquet will be fully seen, while the other is a partial stamp.
Sprinkle with Gold Embossing Powder & heat set.
Once cooled, with a Blending Brush, add color to the panel, Pale Papaya ink for the flower sections and Soft Succulent ink for the leaf sections. Use a soft cloth to rub any excess ink from the embossing.
Add this panel with liquid glue to Layer 3.
On the ‘portrait’ card add a length of Denim Ribbon around Layers 3 & 4, adhering in back with Seal+. Slip another length under the Denim Ribbon and tie a knot. Add a glue dot under the knot to keep it in place.
Put dimensionals on the back of these two layers & add to the center of the card.
Make a bow with the Simply Elegant Trim in Gold and attach to each card front with a glue dot.

The inside…. I treated each card differently for the inside, therefore I’ll give the directions separately :O)

Blessings of Home card class. landscape inside

For this ‘landscape’ card I cut a panel of Pale Papaya 4 x 5 1/4 and adhered it to the inside of the card. I stamped the large floral bouquet from Blessings of Home stamp set in VersaMark on a panel of Basic White 21/2 x 3 3/4. I sprinkled Gold Embossing Powder over it and heat set. I used the Emboss Resist technique once more to add color to the bouquet: Pale Papaya on the flowers and Soft Succulent on the leaves and surrounding area, covering most of the panel. I polished the panel with a soft cloth to remove any excess inks on the embossing. I then added more color with Stampin’ Blends: Pale Papaya & Cinnamon Cider for the flowers and Soft Succulent for the leaves. This added more dimension to this bouquet and I really liked it.

On a 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 panel of Basic White I stamped the sentiment from Blessings of Home in VersaMark, sprinkled it with more Gold Embossing Powder and heat set. I again used the emboss-resist technique with a Blending Bush to enhance the sentiment with Pale Papaya ink, then around the edges with Soft Succulent ink. I rubbed with a soft cloth to remove any excess ink from the embossing. Both panels were added to the inside with liquid glue ~ and the card was done.

Blessings of Home card class. portrait inside

For the portrait card I stamped the two sentiments from Blessings of Home stamp set in VersaMark ink on a Basic White panel 4 x 5 1/4; sprinkled Gold Embossing Powder over and heat set. Again using the emboss-resist technique i added the Soft Succulent with a Blending Brush, enhancing the sentiment. I used a soft cloth to remove excess ink from the embossing and adhered tghe panel to the inside of the card. Done!

This is just a lovely feminine stamp set with coordinating dies. I’m pleased with these cards. Now to do a card with the larger floral bouquet as the main focal point… yes! And the dies indicate I could do a wreath card as well – yay!

Not have a demonstrator so you can order? If you do not have a demonstrator and need an Annual 2021 Catalog OR Jul-Dec 2021 Mini Catalog, please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. Please also use my current host code when ordering: 62EHPGHC I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you! And… as a reminder – during the month of November only, joining is $75 and the products with joining are $125 worth of product ~ your choice too! Just sayin’, I haven’t seen this kind of deal since joining as as demo several years ago. This is the time!

Heart & Home OnStage Project Collection – see photos below…

Blessings of Home stamp set & coordinating Flowers of Home Dies

Heart & Home DSP – both sides + Classic Matte Dots

I did not show the Denim Ribbon as it is on the Misti Moonlight card above.

These will be available in the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog :o) You can clearly see I used the Classic Matte Dots on the one project today 😏

Stampin’ Up! Order Eden’s Garden

Posted on November 3, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Whoa… Eden;s Garden is such a beautiful set – a suite of products: stamp set & coordinating dies, Designer Series Paper, Jewels/ gems. Let’s take a peek at some of the cards I’ve created with this set.

Isn’t it fun to see the photos all together? This gives you a true idea of the gorgeous papers, stamp set & dies. Remember this stamp set & dies will be in the Jan-Jun 2022 catalog and this is premier preview so you can start playing now. The Designer Series Paper, gems are available only while supplies last! Should I repeat that? Papers and gems are available only while supplies last.

These cards do not show all the papers in the Designer Series Paper pack, nor do they show the Cotton Paper that is fun to play with.

And if you have questions about Eden’s Garden Collection, feel free to contact me for more information.

ITEM	DESCRIPTION	PRICE	LIMIT
157823Also available in French (157826).	EDEN’S GARDEN CLING STAMP SET Early-release product from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog. 10 cling stampsSuggested clear blocks: a, b, dCoordinates with Eden Dies	$23.00 USD $32.00 CAD	1
157831	EDEN DIESEarly-release product from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog.5 diesLargest die: 5-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ (13.3 x 9.8 cm)Coordinates with Eden’s Garden Cling Stamp Set	$35.00 USD $48.00 CAD	1
157832Also available in French (157833).	EDEN’S GARDEN BUNDLE Includes the Eden’s Garden Cling Stamp Set and Eden Dies; early-release product from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog.Includes the Eden’s Garden Stamp Set and Eden Dies (at a 10% discount).	$52.00 USD $72.00 CAD	1
159996	EVER EDEN 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Exclusive specialty Designer Series Paper; available only during the Eden’s Garden promotion.12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designsAcid free, lignin freeEvening Evergreen, gold foil, Soft SucculentOnly available while supplies last.	$15.00 USD $20.00 CAD	2
159997	EVER EDEN 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) COTTON PAPERExclusive cotton paper; available only during the Eden’s Garden promotion.10 sheets: 5 each of 2 colorsEvening Evergreen, Soft SucculentOnly available while supplies last.	$8.00 USD $11.00 CAD	2
159277	GARDEN GEMSExclusive embellishments; available only during the Eden’s Garden promotion.140 adhesive-backed gems.Round: 3 mm, 4 mm. Marquise: 8 x 4 mm.Cherry Cobbler, Soft SucculentOnly available while supplies last.	$7.00 USD $9.50 CAD	2
160849Also available in French (160850).	EDEN’S GARDEN COLLECTION The entire exclusive, early-release collection!Stems, sprigs, berries, and twigs abound in the beautiful and bountiful Eden’s Garden Collection! Explore the elegance of Eden with this exclusive, early-release collection. Only available while supplies last. Eden’s Garden Bundle (10% off)Ever Eden 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series PaperEver Eden 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Cotton PaperGarden Gems	$82.00 USD $112.50 CAD	1

Mini Catalog, please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. Please also use my current host code when ordering: 62EHPGHC I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! item valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats a handmade cared!

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Stampin’ Up! Eden Hugs

Posted on October 27, 2021 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello… it’s Wednesday… another 1″ of rain last night after 2 1/2″ in the early morning. That’s a lot of rain! And today ~ gale force winds starting soon @ 17 mph and going up from there. Leaves are beginning to turn, so fall it is. My card today uses the new Eden Garden bundle available to customers Nov 2. I’ll be using this bundle again on Friday in a totally different way… hint, hint. But for today..

There is LOTS of white space on this card. But it’s elegant with that stunning die cut along the bottom using the Eden Dies. I added Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon & Holiday Rhinestone Gems in Night of Navy. The basic White panel is layered on Night of Navy card stock, then with dimensionals added to the Gray Granite card base. The sentiment on the front is Night of Navy ink and the Eden Garden stamp set.

For the inside, I stamped this distinctive bouquet in Night of Navy ink, AND the sentiment in the same ink ~ both using the Eden Garden stamp set. So this bouquet is a distinctive stamp, which means it has depth variation that creates what I’ll call multiple layers or depth to the stamp. That’s quite evident with this bouquet stamp as you can see the very dark to the light. I’ve kept this card in the muted tones, but it might be really pretty in Pale Papaya or even Polished Pink. Think I’ll have to try that… :}

For the envelope it’s just the same bouquet stamped in Night of Navy ink on the front. This produced a better bouquet in my opinion, less ink somehow. Let me remind you that with distinctive stamps it is better if your ink pad is not too inky. And that’s it for today. I hope you like this card. I didn’t at first but I really like that die cut and the ribbon/ bow adds a nice touch.

Not have a demonstrator so you can order? If you do not have a demonstrator and need an Annual 2021 Catalog OR Jul-Dec 2021 Mini Catalog, please reach out to me – happy to send one to you. Please also use my current host code when ordering: 26QYRFXB I offer my customers a free item from Stampin’ Up! item valued to $10 with your order of $50 and above. Click here to go my store. When the order is over $150, you still receive that free gift from me, but SU! has Stampin’ Rewards that may be used for additional products, so don’t use the host code at that time. If you have questions just let me know. If you would like to be able to order products early from catalogs AND enjoy that 20% discount, join my team now… you may do that here. We have lots of fun and are a creative bunch that encourages & supports one another. Would love to have you!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Nothing beats as handmade card!

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Terry Lynn Bright, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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