by Tracy | Dec 6, 2021 | Card Sampler, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
Today’s card features Sweet Stockings 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, the Stockings Dies (retiring and 50% off), and the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. All retiring products are available while supplies last!
I started with a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock and then added a layer of Basic White cardstock. Next, I ran a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder and then adhered it to the card front. I love this embossing folder and I know I use it a lot but it’s great when you want the embossing to be very subtle.
I used the Stockings Dies to cut a piece of Sweet Stockings 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and then adhered it to the card front. The Stockings Dies coordinate with the Sweet Little Stockings stamp set (I didn’t use it for today’s card) and they are both included in the Sweet Little Stockings Bundle but you’ll save $10.00 buying these two products separately since the dies are so discounted.
I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White cardstock using the Peaceful Deer stamp set and Garden Green ink. I cut it out using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card. The Peaceful Deer stamp set is unfortunately not available right now but is estimated to be back in stock the week of December 13th. The Peaceful Deer stamp set and the coordinating Deer Builder Punch are not retiring (yay!!) BUT the Peaceful Deer Bundle is retiring on January 3, 2022 and beginning on January 4th, these two products will be sold separately. The Peaceful Deer Bundle is also unavailable but is estimated to also be back in stock the week of December 13th
To complete the card, I added three Rhinestone Basic Jewels for some sparkle and added a piece of Basic White cardstock inside. You can find the measurements I used below the Supply List.
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 Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Sale: $15.50
Price: $31.00
Measurements
- Cherry Cobbler cardstock: 11” x 4-1/4” score at 5-1/2” OR 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” score at 4-1/4” (the only difference is how your card opens)
- Cherry Cobbler cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock: (2) 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
- Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper: approx. 2-1/4″ x 1-3/4″
Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using my special host code AGPQC9EE and I’ll send you my Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler. Orders must be placed by tomorrow, December 7, 2021 and the Card Samplers will be mailed on December 16, 2021. Please click HERE for all the details.
Last Chance Products
PDF Store
My Ever Eden Card Sampler is now available in my PDF Store for $9.00. Please click here to visit my PDF Store.
Enjoy your day!
by Tracy | Dec 2, 2021 | Card Sampler
Today’s card features the Sparkle of the Season Stamp Set and the Seasonal Swirls Dies. Both of these products are retiring and available while supplies last and the Seasonal Swirls Dies are 40% off (now $20.40, normally $34.00)! Usually our bundles are the best buy but with these dies discounted so heavily, you’ll save more buying the stamp set and dies separately.
I started with a piece of Smoky Slate cardstock and then added a layer of Whisper White cardstock and Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper. Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper is currently not available but it is estimated to be back in stock on December 10th. I embossed a piece of Basic White cardstock using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder and then added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back before adhering it to the card front.
I used one die in the Seasonal Swirls Dies to cut two wreaths, one using Basic White cardstock and the other using Evening Evergreen cardstock. Then I used another die to cut a wreath using our Silver Foil. I used tiny drops of Multipurpose Glue to adhere each wreath to the embossed cardstock. I cut the cardstock for the sentiment and then used the Banners Pick a Punch punch to notch each end. Then I stamped the sentiment in Evening Evergreen ink using Sparkle for the Season Stamp Set. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and placed it across the wreaths.
My first impulse was to use the very lightest silver foil in the Silver Foil Specialty Pack but 1. I don’t have anymore and 2. I haven’t used the other two pieces of foil in the pack and was determined to use the darker foil. I think it worked!
To complete the card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside and added three rhinestones to the front. With the foil and the rhinestones, this card has a lot of sparkle! You can find the measurements I used below the Supply List.
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 Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Sale: $20.40
Price: $34.00
Measurements
- Smoky Slate cardstock: 11” x 4-1/4” score at 5-1/2” OR 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” score at 4-1/4” (the only difference is how your card opens)
- Basic White cardstock (front of card & inside): 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock: 3-3/8″ x 3-3/8″
- Basic White cardstock: 3″ x 1/2″
- Basic White cardstock: scrap for wreath
- Evening Evergreen cardstock: scrap for wreath
- Silver Foil Specialty Pack: scrap for wreath
- Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper: 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using my special host code AGPQC9EE and I’ll send you my Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler. Orders must be placed by December 7, 2021 and the Card Samplers will be mailed on December 16, 2021. Please click HERE for all the details.
Last Chance Products
Most of the products in the Mini Catalog are retiring and once they’re gone, they’re gone! Not all products are on sale but some are discounted up to 50%. Be sure to get your favorites before they’re gone!
These items are currently on the Low Inventory List so if you’ve had your eye on any of them, get them quickly before they’re gone!
The Polar Bear Dies which coordinate with the Arctic Bears stamp set (on the low inventory list) are discounted 50%. They are normally $30.00 and are now $15.00. The Arctic Bears Bundle is also on the Low Inventory List but the better buy is purchasing the Arctic Bears stamp set and Polar Bears Dies separately because of the huge discount on the dies.
Shop the Last Chance Products HERE
Clearance Rack
The Clearance Rack was updated yesterday! Everything is available while supplies last! Click HERE to shop the Clearance Rack.
Enjoy your day!
by Tracy | Nov 30, 2021 | Card Sampler
The Last Chance Promotion begins tomorrow so I’m releasing my newest Card Sampler a day early so that you’ll have the information about it before the promotion begins.. You can read more about the promotion farther down in the post. The Last Chance List that I posted the other day was a little hard to understand so I’ve tried to break down some of the information.
My Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler is now available!
My Card Samplers give you the chance to “sample” different products and you’re able to see our Designer Series Paper, cardstock, embossed paper, die cut pieces and embellishments “in person” as you assemble the cards.
Here’s how you can earn it FREE!
- Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
- Use my special Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler Host Code when placing your order: AGPQC9EE
- Place your order on or before December 7, 2021.
- 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 Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler. If I don’t hear from you, I’ll assume you’d prefer to receive my regular card kits.
Here’s What You’ll Receive:
- All the paper and embellishments needed to make six cards (two each of three different designs). The paper will be cut, scored, embossed and die cut for you! You’ll need to supply your own adhesive, ink and stamp set (per Stampin’ Up! I cannot send stamped images). Envelopes will also be provided.
- 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 Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler will ship first-class mail on Thursday, December 16, 2021 and will be mailed to the address used on your online order.
- You’ll receive an email when I mail your Card Sampler. The PDF Tutorial will be included in that email.
- When using the Happiest of Birthdays Sampler Host Code to place your order, you will not qualify for my regular Customer Rewards Card Kits.
- Per Stampin’ Up! policy, kits can only be mailed within the United States.
The special Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler HOST CODE will close on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 and after that date, the Card Sampler will no longer be available.
Expected ship date of the Card Sampler is December 16, 2021.
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 Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler Host Code (please do not use host code if your order is over $150 – see above).
One card was made with Ever Eden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. You’ll receive all the paper you’ll need to complete all six cards but if you wish to purchase more of this paper, it’s only available while supplies last!
Click here to place an order
Last Chance for $75 Starter Kit
Today’s the last day to take advantage of the $75 Starter Kit and tomorrow it will go back up to $99. When you purchase the Starter Kit, you can choose $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product – that’s $50 in free product and you won’t have to pay to shipping costs because the Starter Kit always ships FREE.
Once you complete the sign up form and submit it, Stampin’ Up! will send you an email with your demonstrator id number and then you’ll be able to place your own orders with a 20% discount! You can be a happy shopper or you can start your own business, it’s completely up to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum amount of product I have to order? Yes. Each quarter you have to place (or sell) a minimum of $300. Your first $300 minimum won’t be due until the end of March 2022!
Do I have to sell to others? No. There’s no requirement to sell to anyone. There’s nothing wrong with getting the Starter Kit just so you can get the discount.
What happens if I can’t make the minimum $300? You will simply be dropped. No questions asked. But, you’ll still be able to keep all the products you purchased in your Starter Kit.
If you have other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Last Chance Products
Before sharing information about the Last Chance Products, I want to remind you about Stampin’ Up!’s new policy concerning backorders. Because of the global concern over receiving products in a timely manner, Stampin’ Up! will no longer place items in backorder status, they will simply be unorderable.
Some of the products from the Holiday Catalog will be returning but only one bundle will still be available after January 3, 2022 (Nature’s Harvest Bundle). If there’s a bundle you’d like from the Holiday Catalog, I recommend purchasing it as soon as you can because if the supply is depleted before January 3rd, the bundle price will be gone (except for the Nature’s Harvest Bundle). More information can be found below.
Starting tomorrow, December 1st, the last chance promotion begins. The products included in the promotion are from the July – December 2021 Mini Catalog. Some of the products in the catalog will still be available after January 3rd but many are retiring. Some will even be discounted up to 50%. All retiring products will be available while supplies last. Once the sale begins tomorrow, Stampin’ Up! will have a promotion page and you’ll be able to see everything retiring and those products that will be discounted. Until then, you can download this flyer from Stampin’ Up! to see what’s retiring and what will be on sale. You can also download the Carryover List HERE but I’ve tried to explain some of the information below.
Some of the returning (carryover) products will be available until January 3rd, but then won’t be available again until July 2022 when the new Holiday catalog comes out. If any of these products are in a bundle NOW, they won’t be when they return in July. Here’s a list of those products (see the bundles below):
These bundles will NOT be available after January 3, 2022 but the individual products will still be available but not until July 2022 (save 10% with bundles).
Penguin Place Bundle: Penguin Place stamp set & Penguin Builder Punch
Merriest Moments Bundle: Merriest Moments stamp set & Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder
Returning (Carryover) Products
These products will also be returning and you WILL be able to order them online but they won’t be featured in a catalog for a while. Some of these products can be purchased NOW in a bundle but they won’t be in a bundle after January 3rd. I’ve listed the bundles below this list of products.
These bundles won’t be available after January 3rd but the individual products will be.
Christmas Season Bundle: includes Christmas Season Stamp set and Seasonal Labels Dies
Christmas to Remember Bundle: includes Christmas to Remember stamp set & Christmas Pinecones Dies
Peaceful Deer Bundle: Peaceful Deer stamp set & Deer Builder Punch
The only returning bundle will be the Nature’s Harvest Bundle (it WILL be available after January 3, 2022 with the bundle price).
This is a lot of information and writing it has made my head spin but if you have ANY questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. You can find an Email Me button on the sidebar.
by Tracy | Nov 22, 2021 | Card Sampler, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Heat Embossing
I’ve extended my Ever Eden Card Sampler one more day!
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using my special host code XC6U7GD4 and I’ll send you my Ever Eden Card Sampler. Orders must be placed by the end of today, November 22, 2021 and the Card Samplers will be mailed on December 1, 2021. Please click HERE for all the details.
Today’s card features the super cute Sweet Little Stockings Bundle (when you purchase a bundle, you save 10%) which includes the Sweet Little Stockings stamp set and the Stockings Dies.
I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock for the card base. Then I added a piece of Basic Gray cardstock layered with a piece of Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper. I added another layer of Basic Gray cardstock with a piece of Basic White cardstock that I embossed with the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder.
I used the Stockings Dies to cut two stockings out of Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper and used Basic White cardstock for the top of the stockings. I stamped the kitty, presents and candy cane in Memento Ink and then colored them using these Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate, Real Red and Shaded Spruce. I then cut them out using the Stockings Dies.
I glued the bottom half of the kitty to one stocking and then added glue to the front of the presents and candy cane and placed them so they look like they are tucked into the stocking. I added glue to each stocking and adhered them to the front of the card. When I was making the card, I went back and forth as to whether to adhere them using Stampin’ Dimensionals and I think next time, I will. I heat embossed (see the directions below for heat embossing) the sentiment onto Basic White cardstock using Versamark ink and the stamp set Holly Jolly Wishes and then cut it out using the Tasteful Labels Dies. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and placed it on the card. You can find the measurements I used below the Supply List.
How to Heat Emboss
Prepare your cardstock by rubbing an anti-static pouch over the surface of the paper as it helps keep away stray particles of embossing powder (Stampin’ Up! no longer carries this product but it’s a must when embossing). 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 the paper won’t warp (about 10 seconds). Direct the heat over your image and watch as your image is transformed!
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 Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock: 11″ x 4 -1/4″
- Basic White cardstock: 3-3/4″ x 3″
- Basic White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
- Basic White cardstock: scraps for kitty, present, candy cane and tops of stockings
- Basic Gray cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic Gray cardstock: 4″ x 3-1/4″
- Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper: scraps for stockings
Card Sampler PDF Tutorial Sale
I’ve been working on releasing my Card Sampler PDF Store and many of my past Card Sampler PDF Tutorials will be available for purchase. The price of each tutorial will be dependent on the number of pages so they will vary from $7.00-$10.00. To kick it off, each tutorial will be on sale for $5.95 from November 26 – 29. My PDF’s will be available to everyone, regardless of which country you reside in and I’ll be using PayPal for payment. Check back on November 26th for all the details!
Have a great day!
by Tracy | Nov 19, 2021 | Card Sampler, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Free Tutorial, Uncategorized
Today’s Free Friday Tutorial features Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper, the stamp set, Perfectly Plaid, and the Pine Tree Punch. Tidings of Christmas 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper is currently on the Low Inventory List so if you think you’d like a pack, I recommend grabbing a package now (Peaceful Place 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper is also on the Low Inventory List)! You can access your free tutorial below the Supply List.
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.
Ever Eden Card Sampler
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using my special host code XC6U7GD4 and I’ll send you my Ever Eden Card Sampler. Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 21, 2021 and the Card Samplers will be mailed on December 1, 2021. Please click HERE for all the details.
Starter Kit Promotion
Stampin’ Up! has lowered the Starter Kit to $75 for the month of November (it’s normally $99)! When you purchase the Starter Kit you’ll choose $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product – that’s $50 in free Stampin’ Up! product!!! Then you’ll enjoy the perks of being a demonstrator with access to products early, a discount on all your purchases (think of it as a discount card to your favorite place to shop) and so much more. You never have to run a class or sell to others but you certainly have that option if you’d like to start your own business. If you have questions, please ask! For more information, click here. If you’re ready to purchase the Starter Kit, click here!
Thanks for stopping by today! Enjoy your weekend!
by Tracy | Nov 17, 2021 | Card Sampler, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
It’s Day 2 of the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale. Many of you have taken advantage of the sale prices and several items have gone on backorder so be sure to shop early.
The Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale started yesterday and will end tomorrow, November 18th. The following products will be on sale from the Annual Catalog (products in the Mini Catalog are not included):
I have a new card to share with you today using the Brilliant Wings Dies (they are 20% off). In the Supply List below you’ll be able to see the other sale products I used to create my card.
I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock (you can find all the measurements I used below the Supply List). I ran a piece of Basic White cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using one of the Meadow Moments Embossing Folders and then adhered it to a piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock. I also adhered a piece of Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper to a piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock and placed both on the front of the card.
I stamped the sentiment in Garden Green ink onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using the stamp set, Eden’s Garden and adhered it to another piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock. I cut a butterfly out of Misty Moonlight cardstock using the Brilliant Wings Dies. To adhere it to the front of the card, I cut one Mini Stampin’ Dimensional in half and placed each piece down the center of the butterfly. To complete the card, I added an Elegant Faceted Gem to the butterfly.
Supply List
The sale prices listed below are only good today and tomorrow, November 17 – 18, 2021.
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.
Sale: $35.20
Price: $44.00
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″
- Misty Moonlight cardstock: 4-3/4″ x 2-1/4″
- Misty Moonlight cardstock: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
- Misty Moonlight cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 1-3/4″
- Misty Moonlight cardstock: scrap for butterly
- Basic White cardstock: 4-1/2″ x 2″
- Basic White cardstock: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″
- Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper: 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
Ever Eden Card Sampler
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using the host code XC6U7GD4 and I’ll send you my Ever Eden Card Sampler. Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 21, 2021 and the Card Samplers will be mailed on December 1, 2021. Please click HERE for all the details.
Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit
Normally the Starter Kit is $99 but Stampin’ Up! has lowered it to $75 for the rest of November! When you purchase the Starter Kit you’ll choose $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product – that’s $50 in free Stampin’ Up! product!!! Then you’ll enjoy the perks of being a demonstrator with access to products early, a discount on all your purchases (think of it as a discount card to your favorite place to shop) and so much more. You never have to run a class or sell to others but you certainly have that option if you’d like to start your own business. If you have questions, please ask! For more information, click here. If you’re ready to purchase the Starter Kit, click here!
Enjoy your day!
