by Tracy | Apr 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
This past weekend I was in Las Vegas attending OnStage, a Stampin’ Up!, one day event. My husband and I arrived a day early before I headed to the convention early Saturday morning. Stampin’ Up! really knows how to put on a good show and it was so much fun meeting new people, seeing upcoming new products and getting my hands on the new catalog (months before it’s released to the public)! If this sounds fun, considering joining Stampin’ Up! The Starter Kit is $99 and you can choose $125 in product. Once you join, you’ll enjoy all the perks that I enjoy and you’ll start out with a 20% discount on everything you purchase! You’ll even be able to preorder new products, a month before the catalog goes live.
It’s Stampin’ Up!s 30th Anniversary this year so they’re celebrating in a big way. My friend, Rita, and I took a picture together to remember the fun we had. Look at the delicious cupcakes we were treated to in the afternoon with a 30th anniversary white chocolate decoration on top! (more…)
by Tracy | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s time for the Glitter Queens Blog Hop and today it’s all about birthdays! I hope you’ll hop around and visit everyone’s blog!
My birthday card is very similar to one I posted on Monday but this one has a little twist – inside there’s an envelope for a gift card! I have to credit Caro Van Der Straaten from the Netherlands for this cute idea to put an envelope inside the card using the Envelope Punch Board.
The video below will show how easy it is to create this type of card. When I showed the card to my husband, his first comment was that it looked hard to make but it really isn’t, honest!! I used Picture Perfect Party 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Berry Burst, Whisper White & Basic Black cardstock as well as Berry Burst Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon. For the version below, I used the same products but switched out the Berry Burst for Bermuda Bay and added Bermuda Bay Stitched Satin Ribbon. The sentiment is from the stamp set Picture Perfect Birthday. (more…)
by Tracy | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Every year Stampin’ Up! releases five new colors called In Colors. The In Color collection lasts for two years and then all five colors retire. The 2016-2018 In Colors (Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Peekaboo Peach, Flirty Flamingo and Sweet Sugarplum) will be retiring at the end of May. 
If history repeats itself, and I’m sure it will, most of the products in these colors will be gone very soon!! Early next week, the Last Chance List will be published and everything retiring from the Annual & Occasions catalogs will be listed and the In Colors products are always while supplies last. Ink refills for the stamp pads are always the first to go and in some years, they’ve been gone in a matter of days. Yes, hard to believe, but days!
If you love any of these colors, I highly recommend purchasing what you want today! If you already have the ink pads, be sure to stock up on the ink refills. Once in a blue moon, some retiring In Colors make it back into one of the regular collections, but it isn’t often. Speaking of blue moons, did you know we had one last week? A blue moon is a second full moon in a calendar month. My husband loves this stuff which is the only reason I know this trivia fact!
Listed below are the 2016-2018 In Color Products. Click on any of the images and you’ll head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
Please come back tomorrow for the Glitter Queens Blog Hop! Have a great day!
by Tracy | Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today’s card uses the beautiful Petal Passion Designer Series Paper and the stamp set, Fruit Basket. It was inspired by a card sketch from my team leader, Dawn Griffith. She gives us a sketch and measurements and then we can create a card exactly like the card sketch or change it up a bit. Sometimes the sketches are really difficult for me but other times, like with this sketch, I can quickly create a card I love.
I did change the measurements up just a bit and you can find them below.
Berry Burst
- 11″ x 4-1/4″ Score at 5-1/2″
- 1″ x 4-1/2″
- (4) 1-1/4″ x 1-1/4″
- scrap for scalloped oval
Basic Black: 4″ x 5-1/4″ scrap for scalloped oval
Whisper White: 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ scrap for sentiment
Petal Passion Designer Series Paper: 3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (4) 1-1/8″ x 1-1/8″
- After gluing Designer Series Paper to each square, add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back.
- Attach the Berry Burst scallop to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Use the Banner Triple punch to easily create the two banners.
- Use the Layering Ovals Framelits to create a Berry Burst and Basic Black scalloped oval and the Stitched Shapes Framelits for the sentiment.
- Add several Glitter Enamel Shapes for some extra sparkle!
- Because of the added dimension to the card, if you decide to send it, it will cost more in postage but I think it makes a big difference in the overall look of the card.
All of the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below. For easy online shopping, click on any of the images and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! online store. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Use the Host Code when placing your online order of $150 or less to receive an extra surprise in your thank you package (orders over $150 will automatically receive it)! If you aren’t sure how to use the host code, click here, for easy directions!
Have a great day!
by Tracy | Apr 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today’s card is quick & easy and the star is the Tutti Frutti 6″ x 6″Designer Series Paper. Each package of paper comes with 48 sheets with 4 each of 12 double sided designs. Every time I look at this paper I get more excited for summertime fruit!
I used the stamp set Fruit Basket for the sentiment and cut it out with the Classic Label Punch. After punching it out, I cut one end off, added our Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and placed it at the edge of the Tutti Frutti paper. A Brights Enamel Shape in red, finished off the card.
- Bermuda Bay: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″
- Whisper White: 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ scrap for sentiment
- Tutti Frutti Designer Series Paper: 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″
Here’s another version of the card using the opposite side of the watermelon paper. This time, after punching out the sentiment, I didn’t cut an end off and instead put an enamel shape on both ends.
Supply List
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