by Tracy | Feb 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
I love this Sale-A-Bration stamp set named So Very Much! For every $50 purchase, you can choose a free gift from the Sale-A-Bration catalog and this is one of your choices! It comes in either wood or clear mount. Scroll down to see the complete list of Sale-A-Bration items available!
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Below you’ll find all of the FREE Sale-A-Bration gifts to choose from!
To place an order, click HERE!
Happy Birthday Class To Go
Preorder by February 11th
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by Tracy | Feb 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
If my card today looks very familiar, it’s because it has many of the same elements of the card I posted yesterday. While the one yesterday had a watercoloring panel behind the flower, this time I did sponging with Stampin’ Sponges, Whisper White cardstock and Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight stamp pads. There’s a definite learning curve, at least for me, with the sponging technique. I love the look but wasn’t happy AT ALL with what I created below. But you know what? I think it looks great behind the flower! Until then, I will keep on trying this technique until I’m great at it!
The ribbon I used is from the 3/8″ Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack. It’s a Sale-A-Bration freebie. You get 2 rolls, silver and gold, and it’s gorgeous in person as it has beautiful gold and silver accents woven in. Place a $50 order, before shipping and handling, and you can choose this ribbon as your free gift!
The sentiment is from the stamp set Window Shopping in the Occasions catalog and it’s stamped using Memento Ink. I tried to center it on my card but it seemed off a bit so I thought the rhinestones might distract from that. Did it work??
All of the supplies I used are listed below. Please note that I did NOT use the Framelits with the Window Shopping stamp set but it is part of a bundle and a 10% discount. I’m noting it in the product list in case you are interested in purchasing both of them.
Product List
Measurements Used to Make My Card:
Base of Card: Thick Whisper White 11″ x 4-1/4″ scored at 5-1/2″
Melon Mambo: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Whisper White: 3-3/4″ x 5″
My Happy Birthday Class To Go is still available until February 11th! For more details, click HERE!
by Tracy | Feb 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last week I mentioned that I had been playing around with watercoloring and over the weekend I took some of my watercolored pieces and turned them into cards. I just love the look of blue, green and purple in this card!
I bought an inexpensive bread board to use when I watercolor. I tape the edges of my watercolor paper with blue painters tape so that it won’t curl too much.
Then I wet my paper using an Aqua Painter. This helps the ink to spread around the paper on its own. I pick up the ink from my clear block. Simply turn your ink pad over and tap it onto the block! Use the Aqua Painter to pick up the paint and drop it onto your wet watercolor paper.
I used Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point and Elegant Eggplant for my masterpiece below. It’s wet in the picture below and I hated the way it looked at that point but you will get COMPLETELY different results once it dries!
Here it is dry! I love how the colors blend together but, I didn’t like the water mark areas – I know, too much of a perfectionist. I thought it would be perfect though peeking through my flower!
The base of my card is Thick Whisper White that measures 11″ x 4-1/4″ and it’s scored at 5-1/2″. A 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Bermuda Bay is attached to the base using Fast Fuse.
The front piece is Whisper White cardstock and it measures 3-3/4″ x 5″. I cut out the flower with the Stylish Stems Framelits and stamped my sentiment with the stamp set, Brushwork Alphabet using Memento Ink . The stamps are individual letters that allow you to make any word you want!
I didn’t want the extra added bulk of my watercolor paper so I trimmed it just enough to slip behind the flower. I adhered it to the back of the front piece. I then atttached a piece of Fun Foam (you can find it in big box stores or on Amazon) to the back of this piece. It helps to keep it from sagging in areas and gives good coverage. I used Fast Fuse and attached it to the piece of Bermuda Bay. I added several Enamel Shapes to finish it off!
Product List – These are the products I used to make my card. If you’d like to place an order (or more information about any of the products), just click any of the pictures!
DEADLINE February 11th
Happy Birthday Class To Go
Details Here
by Tracy | Feb 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Sale-A-Bration is my favorite time of the Stampin’ Up! year! Who doesn’t love getting free products?!! But did you know that the very best deal during Sale-A-Bration is the Starter Kit, especially if you were thinking about placing a $99 order? That’s the price of the Starter Kit!
Here’s what you receive for $99:
- $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product! You choose exactly what YOU want (had your eye on a Big Shot??).
- Your order will ship to you absolutely FREE!!
- Choose TWO FREE STAMP SETS – a value up to $104. (Bundles and Kits are not available with this promotion).
- On your very next order as a demonstrator, you’ll start receiving a 20% discount on everything you purchase!
You never have to host a party or sell to others if you don’t want to! You can be your one and only customer or you can start taking orders and start your own business. It’s completely your choice!
There’s absolutely NO OBLIGATION. It’s easy to join and you can do it online!
If you have questions, I’m an email away! tracy@stampingwithtracy.com
If this sounds like a fun way to get your crafting supplies at a discount and receive free product with the Starter Kit, click here!!
My Happy Birthday Class To Go is available!! The theme is birthday cards and I’ve designed some really cute cards using the stamp set, Balloon Adventures. You’ll receive all of the materials to make four cards as well as a PDF with instructions to complete the cards. There are two purchasing options but the Balloon Adventures stamp set is included in both (see both options below).
Kits need to be preordered and registration will close on February 11th. Kits will be mailed out mid to late February. This will give me time to place my order with Stampin’ Up!, prepare the kit packets and send them out to you Priority Mail.
Option 1: $76.50
You’ll receive:
Materials to make all 4 cards along with 4 envelopes
Balloon Adventures Photopolymer stamp set
Package of Linen Thread
Emerald Envy Baker’s Twine
Whisper White Baker’s Twine
Wink of Stella Glitter Brush
PDF Tutorial for each card with step by step directions
FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set or Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack
Option 2: $81.85
You’ll receive:
Materials to make all 4 cards along with 4 envelopes
Balloon Adventures Bundle (includes Balloon Adventures Photopolymer stamp set & Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits)
PDF Tutorial for each card with step by step directions
FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set or Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack
Click here to register!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Per Stampin’ Up! policy, this class is only available to U.S. residents.
by Tracy | Feb 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
My first Class to Go is available!! The theme is Happy Birthday and I’ve designed four cute cards using the stamp set, Balloon Adventures. You’ll receive all of the materials to make four cards as well as a PDF with instructions to complete the cards. There are two purchasing options but the Balloon Adventures stamp set is included in both (see both options below).
Preordering starts today and will close on February 11th. Kits will be mailed out mid to late February. This will give me time to place my order with Stampin’ Up!, prepare the kit packets and send them out to you Priority Mail.
I’ve priced these options so that you’ll receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift which means you’ll be receiving at least $50 in product (and that doesn’t even include your Sale-A-Bration gift)! Shipping and tax are already included in the price of the class.
Option 1: $76.50
You’ll receive:
Materials to make all 4 cards along with 4 envelopes
Balloon Adventures Photopolymer stamp set
Package of Linen Thread
Emerald Envy Baker’s Twine
Whisper White Baker’s Twine
Wink of Stella Glitter Brush
PDF Tutorial for each card with step by step directions
FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set or Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack
Option 2: $81.85
You’ll receive:
Materials to make all 4 cards along with 4 envelopes
Balloon Adventures Bundle (includes Balloon Adventures Photopolymer stamp set & Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits)
PDF Tutorial for each card with step by step directions
FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set or Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack
Click here to register!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Per Stampin’ Up! policy, this class is only available to U.S. residents.
