by Tracy | Mar 25, 2019 | Big Shot, Embossing Folders, Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies
Happy Monday!
Today begins the last full week of Sale-a-Bration 2019! Did you get the free gifts you wanted? I stock up on all the necessities during Sale-a-Bration: Whisper White cardstock, Snail refills, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Ink Refills for my favorite colors and cardstock I’m running low on.
Did you know that several Sale-a-Bration items will be returning in the Annual Catalog? BUT, by that time, they won’t be free, you’ll have to pay for them! Why not get them free while you can!!?? They are: the Country Floral Embossing Folder (free with a $50 order) and the Tea Time Framelits Dies (free with a $100 order). The dies coordinate with the the Tea Together stamp set in the Occasions Catalog (page 49). To see all of the FREE gifts you can earn, click here! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Today’s card combines several products from the Occasions Catalog:
The card itself is pretty straightforward but I did do something a little different to color the flower. Instead of stamping in just one color, I added two colors to the stamp. How did I do that? It’s easy! I used my sponge daubers!
Using my sponge dauber, I added color to the entire flower stamp with Berry Burst Stampin’ Ink (this color is retiring soon – get it while you can!). I pounced the color on rather than spreading the color in a sideways motion. Then I used another dauber in Blackberry Bliss and pounced the color on the lower part of the flower. To reactivate the Berry Burst ink that might have dried, I huffed on the stamp and then stamped onto my paper. Give it a try! There’s no wrong way to do this. I hadn’t used sponge daubers in a while so I experimented again. I did use a sideways motion to add color but I didn’t care for the look but that might be what you’re going for!
- Cut a piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock that measures 11″ x 4-1/4″. Fold in half.
- Cut 2 pieces of Whisper White cardstock that measure 5-1/4″ x 4″. Glue one piece inside your card. Run the other piece through the Big Shot using the Dot to Dot Embossing Folder. Attach to the front of the card.
- On a piece of Whisper White cardstock, use the stamp set Bloom by Bloom and stamp the leaves using Granny Apple Green ink. Ink up the flower stamp using a sponge dauber with Berry Burst ink. Pounce the ink all over the stamp. Then, using another dauber, pounce Blackberry Bliss on the bottom half. Don’t add color straight across but vary where you’re placing the ink.
- Use the Big Shot and the Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies to cut out the flower. Stamp the sentiment using Berry Burst ink and the stamp set, Varied Vases.
- Cut another rectangle using the Big Shot and the Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies in Blackberry Bliss, just a little bit bigger than the rectangle with the flower. Use Snail adhesive to attach the flower piece to the Blackberry Bliss. Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and attach to the front of the card.
- Add 3 rhinestones to finish the card!
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by Tracy | Mar 22, 2019 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, Layering Circles Framelits
Our Gingham Gala 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper has been very popular, so much so, that it’s been on backorder for quite some time. Now that it is due to be back in stock early next week, I’ve been enjoying making cards with this bright, cheerful paper! (more…)
by Tracy | Mar 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every year five Stampin’ Up! colors retire and five new ones are introduced. It’s always hard when you have to say goodbye to some of your favorites. Although the Annual Catalog is available until June 3, 2019, many products will sell out once the retirement list is announced mid-April. One of the first products to go will be the retiring In Colors. Every single year, they sell out way before the end of the catalog.
One of the things I love about Stampin’ Up! is the color coordination. If there’s a color you love, you can rest assured that there will be a matching stamp pad, ink refills, cardstock, ribbon and markers! (more…)
by Tracy | Mar 19, 2019 | Big Shot, Embossing Folders
Happy first day of spring!! Summer used to always be my favorite season but now it’s Spring. I love seeing new growth on all the trees and plants and watching the buds bloom. It feels like a brand new beginning! (more…)
by Tracy | Mar 19, 2019 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, Embossing Folders
I’m in the mood for spring and looking forward to warmer days! Our Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper paired with the Vibrant Vases stamp set just screams spring to me! (more…)
by Tracy | Mar 18, 2019 | Big Shot, Dahlia Fold, Designer Series Paper, Embossing Folders, Punches, Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies
I promised a picture tutorial for making a Dahlia Fold flower and today’s the day! Making these flowers is very addictive and so much fun. I will say that at first, I got a little frustrated folding the tiny pieces but with practice it has turned from frustrating to fun. Practicing with larger circles is the key to getting the technique down.
You can also watch a step by step video for making these flowers by clicking here!
Tomorrow my email subscribers will be receiving a PDF version of the directions for making the flower and the directions for today’s card. If you haven’t signed up yet be sure to do it today so you won’t miss out. You can find the sign up form on the sidebar of my blog where it says “Keep in Touch.” (more…)
by Tracy | Mar 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
UPDATE: The Lily Dies Have Sold Out!
I’m posting twice today to let you know that the Lily Framelits Dies are almost sold out. These dies coordinate with the Lasting Lily stamp set, a FREE stamp set you can earn during Sale-a-Bration with a $100 order. Inventory of these dies is almost depleted so if you’ve been thinking about getting them, please order just as soon as you can! Click here if you’re ready to place an order!
Here are some project ideas from Stampin’ Up! using both the Lily Framelits Dies and Lasting Lily stamp set. (more…)
by Tracy | Mar 15, 2019 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, Layering Circles Framelits
It’s Friday! I hope you have plans for the weekend that involve play and/or relaxation!
Today’s card uses two designs from the Floral Romance Designer Series Paper and an embossed piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock. I have to admit that combining two different pieces of Designer Series Paper is out of my comfort zone but I’m pretty happy with how these two printed designs look together. (more…)
by Tracy | Mar 14, 2019 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, Layering Ovals Framelits
Today is a two card day! This week I’ve been showcasing Stampin’ Up! Floral Romance Designer Series Paper. When I created both of today’s cards last weekend, I had no idea that the Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies, used to create the leaves, would be sold out before I could share them. If you were unable to purchase the dies, another option for creating leaves is our Sprig Punch or the Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies. (more…)
by Tracy | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Unfortunately several Big Shot Framelits Dies have sold out or are nearing sold out status.
The following dies have SOLD OUT:
- Doily Builder Thinlits Dies (page 47 Occasions Catalog)
- Call Me Cupcake Framelits Dies (Sale-a-Bration Coordination product)
- Hop Around Framelits Dies (Sale-a-Bration Coordination product)
The following dies are nearing sold out status:
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by Tracy | Mar 12, 2019 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, Layering Ovals Framelits
Before sharing my card, I want to let you know that the Call Me Cupcake Thinlits have sold out! As previously announced, the So Hoppy Framelits are also no longer available. The good news is that both stamp sets ARE still available as a Sale-a-Bration FREE gift. (more…)
by Tracy | Mar 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
This week I’ll be sharing cards using Floral Romance Designer Series Paper. I started creating with this beautiful paper and realized I had a week’s worth of cards to share with you! (more…)
