by Tracy | Dec 1, 2023 | Birthday Card
Today’s card was created using the Stampin’ Up! stamp set, Throughout the Year, Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper and the Something Fancy Dies.
I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock for the base of my card. Then, I added a layer of Pretty Peacock cardstock and Basic White cardstock (you can find the measurements I used below the Supply List).
I layered two pieces of Pretty Peacock cardstock with Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper. The bottom layer was adhered using Multipurpose Glue but the square layer has Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back.
I stamped the sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink onto Basic White cardstock using the stamp set, Throughout the Year. I cut the sentiment out using the Something Fancy Dies. On the back of the sentiment, I added adhesive to the right side only and then adhered it to the front of the card.
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.
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″
- Pretty Peacock cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Pretty Peacock cardstock: 4-3/4″ x 2-1/2″
- Pretty Peacock cardstock: 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock: approx. 3-1/8″ x 1-3/4″
- Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper: 4-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
- Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper: 3″ x 3″
Retiring Products from the September-December Mini Catalog
Now’s the time to grab products from the September – December Catalog before they retire and they’re gone forever! Some products will be on sale up to 60% and once a product is out of stock, it’s gone! You can see what’s retiring and what’s on sale, here.
All the Best Paper Pumpkin Kit
Kit includes:
9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs.
- 9 coordinating envelopes.
- 1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit.
- 1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot.
- 1 photopolymer stamp set.
- Embellishments.
- Specialty gold foil die cuts.
- Enough adhesive to finish the project.
- Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path
Click HERE to purchase the All the Best Paper Pumpkin Kit
This offer ends December 10th
Host Code
Use the host code QTTT2PFV to receive a package of 2023-2025 In Color Dots with your $50 or more order BUT if your order is $150 or more do NOT use the host code so you can receive the Stampin’ Rewards. After you place your order, email me (only if your order is $150 or more) and let me know you’d like the 2023-2025 In Color Dots. Offer ends December 9, 2023.
Have a wonderful day!
by Tracy | Nov 29, 2023 | Birthday Card
Today’s card features Stampin’ Up! Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper (available while supplies last), Wanted to Say Dies and the Scalloped Contours Dies. For this card you won’t need a stamp set or ink! I needed a masculine birthday card, which I struggle with, and saw this card from fellow demonstrator, Mary Fish over at Stampin’ Pretty. I absolutely love her card but toned it down a bit for my son-in-law.
I started with a piece of Night of Navy cardstock for the base of my card. I added a layer of Basic White cardstock and Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper and adhered the layer to the front of the card. I used the Wanted to Say Dies to cut “Happy Birthday” in Night of Navy cardstock and the outline in Basic White cardstock. I glued the two pieces together, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and set it aside.
I used the Scalloped Contours Dies to cut a scalloped rectangle out of Night of Navy cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the card front. Then, I adhered the die cut Happy Birthday to the scalloped rectangle. I added three Classic Matte Dots in white to the rectangle.
To complete my card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside.
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.
Measurements
- Night of Navy cardstock:11″ x 4-1/4″ scored at 5-1/2″
- Night of Navy cardstock (rectangle): approx. 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″
- Night of Navy cardstock (Happy Birthday): approx. 3-1/4″ x 2″
- Basic White cardstock:(2) 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock (outline of Happy Birthday): approx. 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
- Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 3-3/4″
Retiring Products from the September-December Mini Catalog
Now’s the time to grab products from the September – December Catalog before they retire and they’re gone forever! Some products will be on sale up to 60% and once a product is out of stock, it’s gone! You can see what’s retiring and what’s on sale, here.
All the Best Paper Pumpkin Kit
Kit includes:
9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs.
- 9 coordinating envelopes.
- 1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit.
- 1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot.
- 1 photopolymer stamp set.
- Embellishments.
- Specialty gold foil die cuts.
- Enough adhesive to finish the project.
- Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path
Click HERE to purchase the All the Best Paper Pumpkin Kit
This offer ends December 10th
Host Code
Use the host code QTTT2PFV to receive a package of 2023-2025 In Color Dots with your $50 or more order BUT if your order is $150 or more do NOT use the host code so you can receive the Stampin’ Rewards. After you place your order, email me (only if your order is $150 or more) and let me know you’d like the 2023-2025 In Color Dots. Offer ends December 9, 2023.
Have a wonderful day!
by Tracy | Feb 27, 2023 | Birthday Card
Today’s card was created using Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper, Friendly Gnomes stamp set, Gnomes Dies and the Best Day stamp set. I also used the Stylish Shapes Dies which are now back in stock but also on the Low Inventory List. The Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper is a free product you can earn during Sale-a-Bration (which ends tomorrow) with a $100 purchase.
Gnomes Dies Update: The Gnomes Dies are currently unavailable and are estimated to be back in stock the week of March 27th.
I started with a piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock for the base of my card. Then I cut two pieces of Basic White cardstock (you can find the measurements I used below the Supply List). I adhered one to the inside of the card. With the other piece, I ran it through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using one of the Basic 3D Embossing Folders (available March 1st). Then I adhered it to the card front.
I layered a piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock with a piece of Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper and then adhered it to the left side of the card base. I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut a piece of Basic White cardstock and then ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Basic 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered this to a piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and placed it on the front of the card.
I stamped the sentiment in Highland Heather ink onto Basic White cardstock and then cut it out using the Stylish Shapes Dies (the die was longer than I needed so I stamped towards the right and then trimmed off the length). Then, I stamped the gnome in Memento Ink onto Basic White cardstock and colored her with these Stampin’ Blends:
- Highland Heather
- Daffodil Delight
- Fresh Freesia
- Ivory
I cut her out with the Gnomes Dies and then adhered her to the sentiment. Then, I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the gnome and the sentiment and placed them on the front of the card.
To complete my card, I added three Glossy Dots to the card.
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.
The Basic 3D Embossing Folders #161598 is a set of three different folders and will be available March 1, 2023.
Measurements
- Fresh Freesia: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″
- Fresh Freesia cardstock: 5″ x 2″
- Fresh Freesia cardstock: 3″ x 3″
- Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper: 4-3/4″ x 1-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock: (2) 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock (gnome): scrap
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): approx. 4″ x 1-1/2″
Sale-a-Bration ends tomorrow!
Shop and earn even more FREE products during Sale-A-Bration. Take a look at the items added to this incredible promotion by clicking here to download the flyer. Please note: You must use the special product numbers as indicated on the flyer, to receive the second wave of products, FREE!
Click here to see the FREE gifts you can earn with a $50 purchase
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Starter Kit Special
Tomorrow is the last day to snag the best deal of all with Stampin’ Up! which is the Starter Kit. It’s okay to purchase the Starter Kit if you just want a discount on all your future Stampin’ Up! products! It’s just like having a discount card at your favorite store because once you purchase the Starter Kit, you’ll receive a discount on all your crafting supplies!
There are three different Starter Kit options but only until tomorrow!
Starter Kit Option #1 for $129:
- Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value)
- Choose $175 in Stampin’ Up! product. Pick exactly what you want!
- Business supplies included FREE
- FREE Shipping on your kit
- Enjoy the 20% discount on your future purchases
- Receive Stampin’ Rewards just like a customer for orders $150 or more
- See the catalogs early and order products early
Starter Kit Option #2 for $129
- White Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value)
- Choose $175 in Stampin’ Up! product. Pick exactly what you want!
- Business supplies included FREE
- FREE Shipping on your kit
- Enjoy the 20% discount on your future purchases
- Receive Stampin’ Rewards just like a customer for orders $150 or more
- See the catalogs early and order products early
Starter Kit Option #3 for $99
- Choose $175 in Stampin’ Up! product. Pick exactly what you want!
- Business supplies included FREE
- FREE Shipping on your kit
- Enjoy the 20% discount on your future purchases
- Receive Stampin’ Rewards just like a customer for orders $150 or more
- See the catalogs early and order products early
You never have to sell to anyone, teach classes or hold workshops (unless you want to).
This promotion ends tomorrow, February 28, 2023! Don’t miss out on this great deal!
Click here for more information about the Starter Kit
Online Exclusives Premiering March 1, 2023
Click here or the graphic below to download the flyer for the Online Exclusives. Stampin’ Up! is hinting that there may be more products available so we’ll have to wait and see! Please note: The QR code and any links will not be active until March 1st when these products are available.
Ten Years of Growth Paper Pumpkin Kit
This kit includes:
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- All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
- An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
- 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
- Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!
Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake
Order must be placed by March 10, 2023
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
Click here to order!
Thanks for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Dec 16, 2021 | Birthday Card, Embossing Folders, Rectangle Stitched Dies, Stampin' Blends
We just returned home from being out of town for a few days to celebrate my mom’s 90th birthday. I feel very blessed that we were there to celebrate her big day with her. Today’s card is the birthday card I made for her and it features the stamp set, Prized Peony.
I started with a base of Thick Basic White cardstock and then added a layer of Basic White cardstock that I embossed using the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder. Normally I cut this piece down but it’s full size to cover the entire front of the card.
I stamped the peony in Memento Ink onto a piece of Basic White cardstock and then colored it using these Stampin’ Blends: Fresh Freesia (Light and Dark), Highland Heather (Light) and Old Olive (Light). I COMPLETELY forgot that I have the Peony Dies and even had a conversation with myself that I didn’t feel like fussy cutting it out. I just shook my head when I spotted the dies sitting on my crafting desk. It’s that time of year when our heads can only hold so much, right? I did list the Peony Dies in the Supply List below even though I didn’t actually use them (but I will soon!). I mounted the peony onto a piece of Highland Heather cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
To color the peony using my Stampin’ Blends, I did several petals at one time. First, I colored the entire petal with Light Fresh Freesia. Then, I used Dark Fresh Freesia to color in the highlights (this stamp tells you where the highlights are – the very dark areas). I went over this same area again with Light Highland Heather and then went back in with Light Fresh Freesia to blend it all in. I only used Light Old Olive for the leaves and just colored them in and then went over the darker areas a second time When I tried using Dark Old Olive, I felt it was too dark.
I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies to cut a piece of Basic White cardstock and then stamped the sentiment in Highland Heather ink using the stamp set Artistically Inked. I mounted it onto a piece of Highland Heather cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and placed it below the peony. To complete the card, I added three Elegant Faceted Gems around the peony.
Supply List
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock (peony): 3-7/8″ x 3-5/8″
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): approx. 3″ x 1-1/8″
- Highland Heather cardstock: 4-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
- Highland Heather cardstock (piece under sentiment): 3″ x 1″
Click here to shop Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products from the Mini Catalog
All Last Chance Products are available while supplies last or January 3, 2021.
Eden’s Garden Products
The Eden’s Garden stamp set, Eden Dies and Eden’s Garden Bundle are early releases from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog but the other products in the collection are only available while supplies last. The available while supplies last products are:
All the Eden’s Garden products are listed below. For more information about a product, click the image.
Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit
- Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes
- Kit features an exclusive Two-Step photopolymer stamp set
- Kit includes a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Card size: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ heart-shaped cards; folded
- Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla
Click here to order Kisses & Hugs
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
This month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit has an Add On (see the photo above)! The coordinated treat boxes are not included in this month’s kit and are only available for purchase separately as an add-on online starting January 25, 2022. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase and they are only available while supplies last.
Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Add On For Paper Pumpkin Subscribers
Available January 25, 2022
Item number: 160147 | $10.00 USD
- Contains 20 mini treat boxes and 20 heart tags
- Gold cord: 10-1/2″ yards (9.6 m)
- Finished size: 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″
- Printed with gold foil
Upcoming
- December 20, 2021: New Card Sampler Will Be Released (it’s being delayed due to the holidays)
- January 3, 2022: Last Day to Order Last Chance Products
- January 4, 2022: January – June 2022 Mini Catalog Debuts (if you’ve ordered from me in the last six months, a catalog is on it’s way to you
- January 4, 2022: Sale-a-Bration Begins
- January 10, 2022: Last Day to Order Hugs & Kisses Paper Pumpkin
Here’s a picture of my mom and I on her big day (I decided to grow out the white/gray during quarantine)!
by Tracy | Jun 17, 2021 | Birthday Card, Designer Series Paper, Embossing Folders, Punches
Today’s card features the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle which includes the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set and the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch. These two products are in the new Annual Catalog but the bundle will only be available until June 30th (bundles always save you 10%).
The inspiration for my card came right from the Annual Catalog on page 33. I made a few changes but if you’re ever stuck for an idea, browse through the catalog! It’s a great resource!
I started with a base of Thick Basic White cardstock and then added a layer of Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper (you can find the measurements I used below the Supply List). Next, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock that I partially embossed using one of the Checks & Dots Embossing Folders. In the Supply List, I listed the big Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine but these smaller embossing folders WILL fit in the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
After embossing, I stamped the sentiment in Polished Pink ink using the stamp set, In Bloom and then adhered this piece to the Designer Series Paper. On Basic White cardstock, I stamped the cones in Crumb Cake and Early Espresso ink. The scoops were stamped in Pale Papaya and Polished Pink ink. Both the cones and scoops were cut out using the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch. I glued the cones down onto the embossing paper but added Stampin’ Dimensionals to each scoop of ice cream.
To complete the card, I added five Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins.
Supply List
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.
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock:11″ x 4-1/4″
- Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper: 5-1/4″ x 4′
- Basic White cardstock: 4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock: scraps for cones and scoops
Last Chance Products
The January-June Mini Catalog is retiring in less than two weeks so be sure to get your favorites before they’re gone! All retiring items are available while supplies last or June 30th and some items have already sold out. Click here to see what’s available.
July Paper Pumpkin
- Contains enough supplies to create twelve cards and coordinating envelopes.
- Card size: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
- Envelope size: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4”
- Comes with a Stampin’ Spot plus an exclusive Stamp Set.
- Includes inspirational sentiments and adventure-themed imagery featuring these nature-inspired coordinating colors: Basic Black, Basic White, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Night of Navy.
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by Tracy | Feb 6, 2020 | Birthday Card, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
I used the stamp set, Happy Birthday to You, a FREE Sale-a-Bration gift with a $50 order, to create today’s card. The coordinating Birthday Dies, just released on Tuesday, were used to cut the cake and stand. These dies, along with four others, are only available while supplies last so grab them while you can!
The cake image was stamped using a Basic Gray Stampin’ Pad onto Whisper White cardstock. Usually when I’m going to use my Stampin’ Blends, I use Memento ink but I went with gray for a softer look. The blends I used to color the image were: Flirty Flamingo (light and dark), Granny Apple Green (light and dark) and Smoky Slate (light). After cutting the cake with the Birthday Dies, I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back.
The base of the card is Flirty Flamingo with a layer of Whisper White that was embossed using the Hammered Metal Embossing Folder. Before adhering this layer to the Flirty Flamingo, I wrapped our Metallic-Edged Ribbon around the cardstock and used Multipurpose Glue to attach it to the card base.
The sentiment was stamped in Smoky Slate onto Whisper White cardstock. I adhered it to a piece of Flirty Flamingo cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and attached it below the ribbon. Using my Dark Flirty Flamingo Blend, I colored my rhinestones and then placed one in the middle of the three large flowers.
If you’d like to create today’s card, you’ll find the measurements below the supply list.
Supply List
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. If you have questions about products you’re considering purchasing or ones you’ve already purchased, I’m just an email away (click the Email Me button on the sidebar of my blog).
Measurements
- Flirty Flamingo cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Flirty Flamingo cardstock: 2-1/4″ x 1″
- Whisper White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Whisper White cardstock: 2″ x 3/4″
- Whisper White cardstock: scrap for cake
- Whisper White cardstock: (optional for inside card) 5-1/4″ x 4″
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