by Tracy | Mar 31, 2023 | Card Sampler
My Happiness Abounds Card Sampler features the Happiness Abounds Stamp Set which is retiring. Many of the products I used on the cards are retiring but I have plenty of the Designer Series Paper to offer this Card Sampler. If I run out and can’t order more, I’ll end the Card Sampler early.
My Happiness Abounds Card Sampler is now available but only for a limited time!
Place a minimum $35 or $50 order using my special host code U693FPM7 and my gift to you will be my Happiness Abounds Card Sampler. Read on for all the details.
You now have a choice:
- Place a minimum $35 order and you’ll receive one each of three different cards for a total of three cards.
- Place a minimum $50 order and you’ll receive two each of three different cards for a total of six cards.
Here’s how you can earn it FREE!
- Place a minimum $35 or $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
- Use my special Happiness Abounds Card Sampler Host Code when placing your order (see below) BUT if your order reaches $150 or more, please DO NOT use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards (free product directly from Stampin’ Up!). Once you place your order, simply drop me an email (only necessary if your order is over $150) letting me know that you’d like the Happiness Abounds Card Sampler.
- Place your order on or before April 6, 2023.
Here’s What You’ll Receive:
- All the paper and embellishments needed to make three or six cards. If your order is $50 or more, you’ll receive two each of three different cards. The paper will be cut, scored, and die cut for you! Envelopes will also be provided. You’ll need to supply your own adhesive, ink and stamp set.
- A PDF Tutorial with instructions, pictures, cutting measurements and a complete supply list of all the products used.
- Earn at least one Bradley Point (earn ten Bradley Points and redeem them for free product).
All the Other Important Information:
- Your Happiness Abounds Card Sampler will ship first-class mail approximately April 17, 2023 and will be mailed to the address used on your online order.
- You’ll receive an email when I mail your Card Sampler and the PDF Tutorial will be included in that email.
- When using the Happiness Abounds Card Sampler Host Code to place your order, you will not qualify for other current host code rewards.
- Per Stampin’ Up! policy, Card Samplers can only be mailed within the United States.
You’ll receive all the materials to make three or six cards (one or two of each design). You’ll quickly have beautiful cards ready to be mailed out to someone special. If you can’t make the cards once they arrive, no worries, each card is labeled in its own clear envelope which makes it easy to come back to later. Once you’ve made all the cards in the Sampler, you’ll be able to easily replicate each card by following the easy to follow directions in the PDF (pictures are included as well).
The special Happiness Abounds Card Sampler HOST CODE will close on April 6, 2023 and after that date, the Card Sampler will no longer be available.
Approximate ship date of the Card Sampler is April 17, 2023.
Click here to place an order
Supplies Needed To Create the Card Sampler
Listed below are the supplies you’ll need to complete the cards exactly as shown (or you can use what you already own). Simply click any of the products and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! online store. When placing your order, don’t forget to use the special Card Sampler Host Code (please do not use host code if your order is over $150 – see above).
Click here to place an order
If you aren’t sure how to use a host code, click here!
Retiring Products Sale
Beginning on April 4th at 12:00 am (Mountain Time), select Stampin’ Up! retiring products will be up to 60% off. Unfortunately, by that time some products will have already sold out so if you love something, I’d suggest getting it now.
Request an Annual Catalog
If you aren’t a current customer of mine, place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and then fill out the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Request Form here.
If you don’t want to place an order but would like a catalog, I can send you a PayPal invoice. Simply send me an email (click the “Email Me” button on the sidebar) with your name and address.
I’ve had a few forms filled out by people who are not current customers of mine. Unfortunately, I will not be able to honor those requests. Complimentary copies of the catalog are a perk for those that order from me. Thanks for your understanding!
Host Code
If my Card Sampler doesn’t appeal to you, you can use the host code below.
Not sure how to use a host code? Click here!
Stampin’ Up! Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit
All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit
When you subscribe to this month’s kit, you’ll get a FREE box organizer! The organizer can be customized to different sizes of compartments, depending on what you want to store. It’s a great way to keep track of products from past kits. Subscribe today to get the April kit and the free box organizer!
This kit includes:
- 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
- 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
- Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
- Unique embellishments and twine.
- Adhesives to complete the projects.
- Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
- FREE box organizer
Order must be placed by April, 10, 2023
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
Click here to order this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit!
Online Exclusives
Click here for a flyer of all the New Online Exclusives
Click here to shop the Online Exclusives
Have a great weekend!
by Tracy | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
I do have three cards for you today, but first a recap from yesterday. The Stampin’ Up! colors below are retiring and my guess is that anything in these colors will sell out fast!
Here are the returning In Colors. I know that some of you have been purchasing from Stampin’ Up! for a while and will recognize these colors!
I haven’t had a chance yet to go through the Annual Catalog to see everything that’s retiring but I do know two of my favorites, staples in my craft room are retiring: Layering Circles Dies and Stitched Rectangles Dies (big sigh). FYI: The program I use to show these products always calls the Stitched Rectangles Dies, Rectangle Stitched Dies).
On to today’s cards. These are a continuation from yesterday’s post – same layout, same products, different Designer Series Paper (if you missed yesterday’s post, you can see it here).
This first card was made using Flowers & More Designer Series Paper, (retiring), Brushed Brass Butterflies and Gorgeous Grape ink. Flowers & More Designer Series Paper is a host only product and you can choose it with Stampin’ Rewards when your order is $150 or more. With all the cards, I also used Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders, Cup of Tea Stamp Set (retiring), Painted Labels Dies (retiring), and Stylish Shapes Dies.
This next card was made with Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper (retiring), Petal Pink cardstock and Mint Macaron ink (retiring), I also used Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels, which are also retiring.
This last card was made with Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper (retiring), Night of Navy cardstock, Night of Navy ink and Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
You can find the measurements I used in yesterday’s post HERE (scroll down and the measurements will be below the Supply List).
Retiring Products Sale
Beginning on April 4th at 12:00 am (Mountain Time), select Stampin’ Up! retiring products will be up to 60% off. Unfortunately, by that time some products will have already sold out so if you love something, I’d suggest getting it now.
Request an Annual Catalog
If you aren’t a current customer of mine, place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and then fill out the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Request Form here.
If you don’t want to place an order but would like a catalog, I can send you a PayPal invoice. Simply send me an email (click the “Email Me” button on the sidebar) with your name and address. The PayPal invoice will be sent in early April when I know the cost of the catalog and postage.
I’ve had a few forms filled out by people who are not current customers of mine. Unfortunately, I will not be able to honor those requests. Complimentary copies of the catalog are a perk for those that order from me. Thanks for your understanding!
Host Code
Not sure how to use a host code? Click here!
Stampin’ Up! Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit
All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit
When you subscribe to this month’s kit, you’ll get a FREE box organizer! The organizer can be customized to different sizes of compartments, depending on what you want to store. It’s a great way to keep track of products from past kits. Subscribe today to get the April kit and the free box organizer!
This kit includes:
- 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
- 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
- Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
- Unique embellishments and twine.
- Adhesives to complete the projects.
- Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
- FREE box organizer
Order must be placed by April, 10, 2023
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
Click here to order this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit!
Online Exclusives
Click here for a flyer of all the New Online Exclusives
Click here to shop the Online Exclusives
by Tracy | Mar 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
I have a second post today letting you know which colors are retiring from the Stampin’ Up! lineup as well as the Retiring Lists! But first, Fresh Freesia, a 2021-2023 In Color, that was supposed to retire is coming back in the new catalog!!
These colors are retiring so if any of these are your favorites, get any of these products (cardstock, ink refills, stamp pads, Stampin’ Blends, just as soon as you can!
- Pacific Point
- Mango Melody
- Bermuda Bay
- Merry Merlot
- Soft Suede
- Sahara Sand
- Rich Razzleberry
- Blushing Bride
- So Saffron
- Pear Pizzazz
- Mint Macaron
- Polished Pink (outgoing In Color)
- Pale Papaya (outgoing In Color)
- Evening Evergreen (outgoing In Color)
- Soft Succulent (outgoing In Color)
Retiring List
Very Important: Below you’ll find the retiring lists but the discounts won’t be available until April 4th beginning at 12:00 am Mountain Time. If you really want something, it’s possible some items won’t be available on April 4th because they’ve sold out.
Edited to Add: Check the key at the bottom of the retiring lists and what the symbols mean. Many bundles are retiring (and the savings of 10%) but the products are not retiring.
The Stamparatus is on the Retiring List and only available while supplies last. If there’s excess stock once the new catalog begins, it will be moved to the Online Exclusive Category.
Not all items on the Last Chance Lists will be discounted.
Stamp sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.
All products on the lists will be available while supplies last.
The font on these lists is very small and French stamp sets are also included.If I come across a list that someone has made bigger, I’ll post it.
Click HERE for the Annual Catalog Retiring List
Click HERE for Mini Catalog Retiring List
by Tracy | Mar 29, 2023 | Embossing, Embossing Folders
Demonstrators will be able to take a peek at the new Annual Catalog today at noon, Mountain Time. This catalog will go live on May 2, 2023. Later today, I will post again and let you know which colors are retiring. If you have subscribed to my blog, you will NOT get a notice that I’ve written a post. Notifications go out at 8:00 am Pacific each morning so any post I write after eight in the morning, goes out the following day to my post notification subscribers. You’ll have to come back here later today to check my blog post.
I am currently at my mom’s as she’s having surgery this Friday. My blog posts may be sporadic for the next week or so. I’m trying to schedule my posts ahead of time but it may not happen. Thanks for your understanding.
UPDATE: All the Mystery Boxes are Gone! I will have more in the near future! Update on Mystery Boxes: I have one box left. PLEASE contact me if you’d like one before placing your order so you aren’t disappointed that I don’t have one for you. Please see THIS POST for the all the information about my Mystery Boxes, including the host code.
Today’s card was made using an Online Exclusive Specialty Designer Series Paper called Naturally Gilded. I also used the Painted Labels Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Cup of Tea stamp set and one of the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders.
I started with a piece of Thick Very Vanilla cardstock for the base of my card. Then I cut a piece of Gold Foil and adhered it to the base of the card. I took a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using one of the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders. Because this is a smaller embossing folder, I had to run it through the machine twice.
I cut a piece of Naturally Gilded Designer Series Paper and adhered it to the embossed Very Vanilla and then adhered that piece to the Gold Foil. I then embossed the sentiment using the stamp set, Cup of Tea, Versamark and Gold Embossing Powder (if you haven’t embossed before, I’ve included directions below). Embossing anything on a card always adds a bit of elegance to it, don’t you think? I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut the sentiment out. Next, I used the Painted Labels Dies to cut the decorative circle out of Gold Foil and then adhered the sentiment to it. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
To complete my card, I added three gold Festive Pearls to the front of the card.
Here’s another version of the card using Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper. I didn’t want to cover up the design on the paper so I moved the panel of Designer Series Paper over to the left. I used Flirty Flamingo cardstock, Flirty Flamingo ink and Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
Here’s another version using Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper, Petal Pink cardstock, Sweet Sorbet ink and Brushed Brass Butterflies.
How to Heat Emboss
Prepare your cardstock by rubbing the Embossing Buddy (an anti-static pouch that can be found in the Embossing Additions Tool Kit) over the surface of the paper as it helps keep away stray particles of embossing powder. Stamp your sentiment or image using a Versamark pad. This is very sticky ink and your embossing powder will stick right to it. Sprinkle embossing powder over the stamped image and then shake off any excess. Before applying heat to your paper, heat the Heat Tool first so your paper won’t warp (about 10 seconds). Direct the heat over your image and watch as your image becomes shiny and beautiful!
Supply List
Measurements
These measurements and colors pertain to the first card. All the measurements are the same for all three cards.
- Thick Very Vanilla cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Very Vanilla cardstock (embossed): 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Very Vanilla cardstock (sentiment): approx. 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″
- Gold Foil Sheet: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Gold Foil Sheet (decorative circle): approx. 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
- Naturally Gilded Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 2-1/4″
Request an Annual Catalog
If you aren’t a current customer of mine, place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and then fill out the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Request Form here.
If you don’t want to place an order but would like a catalog, I can send you a PayPal invoice. Simply send me an email (click the “Email Me” button on the sidebar) with your name and address. The PayPal invoice will be sent in early April when I know the cost of the catalog and postage.
I’ve had a few forms filled out by people who are not current customers of mine. Unfortunately, I will not be able to honor those requests. Complimentary copies of the catalog are a perk for those that order from me. Thanks for your understanding!
Host Code
Not sure how to use a host code? Click here!
Stampin’ Up! Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit
All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit
When you subscribe to this month’s kit, you’ll get a FREE box organizer! The organizer can be customized to different sizes of compartments, depending on what you want to store. It’s a great way to keep track of products from past kits. Subscribe today to get the April kit and the free box organizer!
This kit includes:
- 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
- 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
- Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
- Unique embellishments and twine.
- Adhesives to complete the projects.
- Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
- FREE box organizer
Order must be placed by April, 10, 2023
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
Click here to order this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit!
Online Exclusives
Click here for a flyer of all the New Online Exclusives
Click here to shop the Online Exclusives
Enjoy your day!
by Tracy | Mar 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Update: The Mystery Boxes are all gone! I will have more in the near future!
When you place a $100 or more order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and use the host code WX7BR2GG, you’ll earn one of my Mystery Boxes with retired product but only while supplies last!
What’s a Mystery Box?
I have SO MUCH retired Stampin’ Up! product in my home that we’re busting at the seams with it and I’d like to give it all to a new home. I’ve been a demonstrator for almost 14 years so you can just imagine how much I have! I have Medium Rate Flat Rate USPS shipping boxes stuffed with retired Stampin’ Up! product.The boxes contain Designer Series Paper, stamps, punches, dies, ribbon, embellishments and more! The boxes are already sealed and every box will be different and a mystery as to what’s inside! See example below.
All of the products in the Mystery Boxes have retired but some have never been used, some are used and all are “as is”.
There are two ways to get a Mystery Box
- Place a $100 or more order (before shipping/tax) at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the host code WX7BR2GG. I will send a Mystery Box to you as a free gift and I’ll even pay the postage! Using the host code will alert me that you want a Mystery Box. If your order is $150 or more, please DO NOT use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards (free product) directly from Stampin’ Up!. After you’ve placed your order (only if your order is $150 or more), please email me that you’d like a Mystery Box (click “Email Me” on the sidebar).
- If you don’t want to place an order, you can purchase a Mystery Box for $65 plus $15.00 postage. Email me that you want a box and I’ll send you a PayPal invoice (click “Email Me” on the sidebar).
More Information
- You must use the host code WX7BR2GG when placing your order (if your order is over $150, do not use the host code – see above)
- $100 order must be before tax/shipping amount
- One box per order
- Using the host code will let me know you want a Mystery Box
- No refunds or exchanges.
- Only available while supplies last.
- Each box will be different and a mystery! The boxes are already sealed up and I’m unable to take requests for the contents of the boxes.
- Once all the boxes are gone, I’ll update this page.
- Feel free to email me before placing an order to see if I have boxes available.
