by Tracy | Sep 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hurry!! Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Paper Pumpkin and receive 50% off your first month!
If you’re short on time or don’t have a big space to craft, Paper Pumpkin is perfect for you! Heck, even if you have a lot of time to craft and a huge craft room, you’ll love Paper Pumpkin. Each month a box arrives at your door with all the supplies you’ll need to create cards or projects and everything you’ll need is included in the kit. You’ll receive an exclusive photopolymer stamp set and at least one Stampin’ Spot (a small stamp pad) in every kit. What a great way to start or add to your stamp collection! You’ll find instructions included in each kit and Stampin’ Up! always releases a video showing how to create the kit. Or you can do your own thing and create something different with the supplies! To receive 50% off, use the promo code: HALFOFF0917
As a subscriber, you also have the option to purchase refills, while supplies last.
If this sounds like something you don’t want to miss out on, sign up here using the promo code HALFOFF0917. Also, once you subscribe you have the option to delay a shipment or cancel, if you feel it isn’t right for you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
by Tracy | Sep 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
This past weekend one of the Demonstrator Facebook groups I’m a member of issued a challenge to make a Fall card using at least one item from our new Holiday Catalog. Today’s card is what I created and the new item is the strip of Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper. I can’t get enough of that paper!
Details of Today’s Card
- My base is Very Vanilla with a layer of Crushed Curry on top,
- The top layer is Very Vanilla that’s been embossed with the Layered Leaves embossing folder.
- The color of the leaves are Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie. They were cut out with the Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies but before running them through the Big Shot, I adhered the cardstock to a Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet. This adds a nice layer of glue to the back and makes it easy to attach to the card front.
- The sentiment is from the stamp set Colorful Seasons and is stamped with Memento Ink. This stamp set and the Seasonal Layers Thinlits are part of the Color Theory Suite. Purchase both using the item #145348 and receive the bundle discount of 10%! It was cut out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits dies.
- The sentiment sits on top of a Cajun Craze scalloped oval cut out with the Layering Ovals Framelits.
If you’d like to create today’s card, I’ve listed all of the products I used below. To purchase any of the supplies, just click on the product below. Be sure to use the host code when placing your order to receive a gift from me! Host Code: 3MCFHAPM
Thank you for stopping by today!
Please note: This Paper Pumpkin offer is only good until September 10th!
by Tracy | Sep 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Don’t miss out!! Today’s the last day to receive the Thankful Thoughts Card Kit with any size order placed at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the Host Code S9H3JGWA I’ll cut, score, die cut and punch all the supplies you’ll need to create the three beautiful cards pictured below. You’ll just need to provide adhesive, ink and a stamp set. I used the set Thankful Thoughts but you could substitute it for a stamp set in your collection.
Thankful Thoughts (available in wood or clear) is a set that I turn to over and over again. If you give a lot of thank you cards, I think you’ll find this a great addition to your stamp collection. Click here to purchase Thankful Thoughts!
When placing your order, look for my name in the upper right hand corner. When you checkout, it’s easy to enter the host code (see diagram below). By using the host code, I’ll be alerted that you want to receive the Card Kit.
Here’s what you’ll receive when you place your online order using the host code S9H3JGWA
- The Thankful Thoughts Card Kit, complete with all the supplies to make 3 beautiful thank you cards (you’ll need to supply ink, adhesive and a stamp set.
- A 9-page PDF with photos, directions and supplies.
- With every increment of $25 (before shipping/tax) earn Bradley Points. Collect 16 points and you’ll earn a free stamp set.
- Receive an invitation to join my Facebook VIP Group.
- Receive a thank you card and small gift.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
Have you seen the Holiday Catalog? Contact me today for yours! Click here to view the catalog online.
by Tracy | Sep 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Over the Labor Day Weekend I pulled out my Eclectic Layers Thinlits dies for the first time and created this card. It comes with 13 dies but I used only the largest one. I love blues and greens so I make a background with Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point and Garden Green using the Polished Stone Technique. If you haven’t yet tried this technique, you really should! It’s so easy and the backgrounds are gorgeous! You can read all about this technique here.
After creating the background and using the die to cut out the front, the rest of the card was easy to put together. I used the brand new Leaf Punch to cut two leaves out of vellum. My sentiment comes from the Ribbon of Courage stamp set and was punched out with the Layering Circles Framelits in Garden Green and the leaves were placed behind it.
I’m babysitting my grandkids today and need to leave soon to take my granddaughter to school! Have a wonderful day!
Stamping Supplies: Click any product below to purchase it at my Stampin’ Up! online store!
Tomorrow is the last day to receive my Thankful Thoughts Card Kit in the mail with any size purchase! Read all the details here!
by Tracy | Sep 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s Tool Time Tuesday and today we’re going to talk about Stampin’ Up! Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills.
These little gems of ink are used in conjunction with our Classic Stampin’ Pads. When your pads start to dry out, you add the refill and your pad is rejuvenated. If you have our old pads, just add drops all over the stamp pad. The newer pads don’t absorb the ink like the old ones so just take a plastic spoon and push the ink into the pad. It’s very easy to do and you’ll find that you don’t need to do it very often.
Tip: When you purchase an IN COLOR stamp pad, always buy a refill or two. When they retire, you’ll never be able to purchase a refill and your pad will eventually dry out.
There are many more uses for these little bottles of ink! Several months ago I shared a card I made using the Polished Stone technique (you can see that post HERE). Several drops of ink were squirted onto a cotton ball that had first been saturated with rubbing alcohol and then it was pounced all over glossy cardstock. It makes a beautiful background.
Another way to use the Ink Refills is with the Baby Wipe Technique. Take 4-5 Baby Wipes and fold them in half and then in half again. Place it on a paper plate. Add drops of the Reinker all over your wipes, using two to three different colors, placing the darkest color on first. Keep adding different colors until you don’t have any white space left. You now have your own stamp pad. Ink up your stamp and stamp your image onto Whisper White cardstock. You’ll have a one of a kind masterpiece. I’ll share a project later this week using this technique. 
One more way to use our Refills is with the Stampin’ Spritzer. Fill 3/4 of the spritzer with rubbing alcohol (the alcohol makes your project dry faster) and then add drops of your favorite color refill. You’ll have to experiment to see how many drops you like. I used to spritz our now retired Organza Ribbon. I could have ribbon in any Stampin’ Up! color that I wanted. I haven’t done it yet but I’ve heard that many people are spritzing the new Mini Pizza Boxes. That’s definitely something I’m going to try!
These are just a few ways to use the Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills. You can purchase the refills in 49 different Stampin’ Up! colors (a refill is not available for Very Vanilla).
Thanks so much for stopping by today! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Click here to view the Holiday Catalog online
If this sounds like something you don’t want to miss out on, sign up here using the promo code HALFOFF0917. Also, once you subscribe you have the option to delay a shipment or cancel, if you feel it isn’t right for you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
