by Tracy | Mar 29, 2023 | Embossing, Embossing Folders
Demonstrators will be able to take a peek at the new Annual Catalog today at noon, Mountain Time. This catalog will go live on May 2, 2023. Later today, I will post again and let you know which colors are retiring. If you have subscribed to my blog, you will NOT get a notice that I’ve written a post. Notifications go out at 8:00 am Pacific each morning so any post I write after eight in the morning, goes out the following day to my post notification subscribers. You’ll have to come back here later today to check my blog post.
I am currently at my mom’s as she’s having surgery this Friday. My blog posts may be sporadic for the next week or so. I’m trying to schedule my posts ahead of time but it may not happen. Thanks for your understanding.
UPDATE: All the Mystery Boxes are Gone! I will have more in the near future! Update on Mystery Boxes: I have one box left. PLEASE contact me if you’d like one before placing your order so you aren’t disappointed that I don’t have one for you. Please see THIS POST for the all the information about my Mystery Boxes, including the host code.
Today’s card was made using an Online Exclusive Specialty Designer Series Paper called Naturally Gilded. I also used the Painted Labels Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Cup of Tea stamp set and one of the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders.
I started with a piece of Thick Very Vanilla cardstock for the base of my card. Then I cut a piece of Gold Foil and adhered it to the base of the card. I took a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using one of the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders. Because this is a smaller embossing folder, I had to run it through the machine twice.
I cut a piece of Naturally Gilded Designer Series Paper and adhered it to the embossed Very Vanilla and then adhered that piece to the Gold Foil. I then embossed the sentiment using the stamp set, Cup of Tea, Versamark and Gold Embossing Powder (if you haven’t embossed before, I’ve included directions below). Embossing anything on a card always adds a bit of elegance to it, don’t you think? I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut the sentiment out. Next, I used the Painted Labels Dies to cut the decorative circle out of Gold Foil and then adhered the sentiment to it. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
To complete my card, I added three gold Festive Pearls to the front of the card.
Here’s another version of the card using Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper. I didn’t want to cover up the design on the paper so I moved the panel of Designer Series Paper over to the left. I used Flirty Flamingo cardstock, Flirty Flamingo ink and Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
Here’s another version using Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper, Petal Pink cardstock, Sweet Sorbet ink and Brushed Brass Butterflies.
How to Heat Emboss
Prepare your cardstock by rubbing the Embossing Buddy (an anti-static pouch that can be found in the Embossing Additions Tool Kit) over the surface of the paper as it helps keep away stray particles of embossing powder. 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 your paper won’t warp (about 10 seconds). Direct the heat over your image and watch as your image becomes shiny and beautiful!
Supply List
Measurements
These measurements and colors pertain to the first card. All the measurements are the same for all three cards.
- Thick Very Vanilla cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Very Vanilla cardstock (embossed): 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Very Vanilla cardstock (sentiment): approx. 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″
- Gold Foil Sheet: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Gold Foil Sheet (decorative circle): approx. 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
- Naturally Gilded Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 2-1/4″
Request an Annual Catalog
If you aren’t a current customer of mine, place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and then fill out the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Request Form here.
If you don’t want to place an order but would like a catalog, I can send you a PayPal invoice. Simply send me an email (click the “Email Me” button on the sidebar) with your name and address. The PayPal invoice will be sent in early April when I know the cost of the catalog and postage.
I’ve had a few forms filled out by people who are not current customers of mine. Unfortunately, I will not be able to honor those requests. Complimentary copies of the catalog are a perk for those that order from me. Thanks for your understanding!
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Stampin’ Up! Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit
All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit
When you subscribe to this month’s kit, you’ll get a FREE box organizer! The organizer can be customized to different sizes of compartments, depending on what you want to store. It’s a great way to keep track of products from past kits. Subscribe today to get the April kit and the free box organizer!
This kit includes:
- 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
- 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
- Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
- Unique embellishments and twine.
- Adhesives to complete the projects.
- Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
- FREE box organizer
Order must be placed by April, 10, 2023
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by Tracy | Mar 30, 2022 | Embossing Folders, Uncategorized
Embossing Folders!! I love them, I really do! Using an embossing folder adds so much dimension to a piece of plain cardstock and adding embossed cardstock to a card, elevates it to a whole new level. Fourteen embossing folders in the Annual Catalog are on the Last Chance List and all but two are on sale! Below I’ve listed all of the retiring embossing folders and each one is available while supplies last! If you continue to scroll down, I’m sharing cards I’ve previously shared with some of the folders on this list.
Retiring Embossing Folders
Sale: $6.00
Price: $10.00
Sale: $8.00
Price: $10.00
Sale: $6.00
Price: $10.00
Sale: $6.00
Price: $10.00
Please note that some of the products on the cards below were made with product no longer available or they are currently on the Last Chance List. If a card was made with a current, retiring product, I’ve noted it above the card and it’s included in the Supply List at the end of the post. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.
If you click each card, you’ll be taken to the original post.
Macrame 3D Embossing Folder
Retiring: Encircled in Beauty Dies
Stamp set no longer available
Also retiring: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper
Also retiring: Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper, Genial Gems
Love of Leaves stamp set – sold out
Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder
Also retiring: Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack
Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
Also retiring: Ornate Frames Dies, Ornate Layers Dies
Also retiring: Hippo & Friends Dies
Designer Series Paper no longer available
Also retiring: Genial Gems, Positive Thoughts stamp set, Nature’s Thoughts Dies
Designer Series Paper no longer available
Also retiring: Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper
Also retiring: Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper, Hippo & Friends Dies, Free as a Bird Stamp Set
Meadow Moments Embossing Folders
Also retiring: Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Designer Series Paper no longer available
Also retiring: Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper
Also retiring: Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Genial Gems
Bark 3D Embossing Folder
Also retiring: Pierced Blooms Dies
Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
Also retiring: Gorgeous Grape 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon
Designer Series Paper no longer available, stamp set no longer available
Also retiring: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Sweet Strawberry Bundle, Sweet Strawberry stamp set, Strawberry Builder Punch
Checks & Dots Embossing Folders
Also retiring: Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins, Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch, Sweet Ice Cream stamp set, Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper
Animal Print Embossing Folder
Also retiring: Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins,
Retiring Products Mentioned Above
Sale: $28.80
Price: $36.00
Sale: $18.50
Price: $37.00
Sale: $27.20
Price: $34.00
Sale: $29.60
Price: $37.00
Sale: $14.50
Price: $29.00
Sale: $9.20
Price: $11.50
Sale: $9.00
Price: $18.00
Sale: $13.60
Price: $17.00
Sale: $9.00
Price: $18.00
Sale: $8.00
Price: $10.00
To see all the retiring products from the Annual Catalog, click HERE.
Thanks for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Mar 15, 2022 | Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
The card I’m sharing with you today was made using the Sunflowers Dies and Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper.
I started with a piece of Bumblebee cardstock for the card base. Then I added a layer of Basic White cardstock that I ran through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Hive 3D Embossing Folder. I used the Sunflowers Dies to cut the sunflower out of Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper and the detailed part out of Bumblebee cardstock. I cut another detailed part out of Early Espresso cardstock and cut everything off so that just the middle remained. The center was cut using Basic Black cardstock. I cut the leaves out of Pear Pizzazz cardstock and ran them through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. I also cut the detailed part of the leaves using Pear Pizzazz cardstock.
Bundle Alert Sale: Although I didn’t use the sentiment in the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle, this bundle is on sale for this month only. It includes the Sunflowers Dies and Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set. This set of dies and stamp set were brought back just for this sale so on April 1st, you will no longer be able to purchase the two together with a discount.
To adhere the two bumblebee sunflower pieces together, I added Multipurpose Glue to the center of the detailed sunflower. Then I glued the Basic Black center to the sunflower and then glued the Early Espresso center to the top. I used Multipurpose glue (very small dots of glue) to add the detailed leaf to the embossed leaf. I added Mini Glue Dots to adhere the leaves to the sunflower. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the sunflower and adhered it to the front of the card.
The sentiment was stamped in Early Espresso ink using the stamp set Boughs & Blossoms and then cut out using the Seasonal Labels Dies. I used Multipurpose Glue to adhere it to the sunflower. To complete the card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside and then placed five Holiday Rhinestones on 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.
The Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Measurements
- Bumblebee cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″
- Bumblebee cardstock: approx. 4″ x 4″
- Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper: approx. 4″ x 4″
- Early Espresso cardstock: approx. 4″ x 4″
- Pear Pizzazz cardstock (leaves): scraps
- Basic White cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): scrap
- Basic White cardstock (inside): 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic Black cardstock: scrap for middle of sunflower
Thanks for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Mar 9, 2022 | Card Sampler, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Uncategorized
Today’s card features the All Squared Away Bundle which is on sale this month! This bundle includes the All Squared Away stamp set and the Floral Squares Dies.
I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock for my card base. I layered a piece of Just Jade cardstock with a piece of Basic White cardstock that I embossed using the Macrame 3D Embossing Folder. Before adhering it to the card base, I wrapped Just Jade ribbon (included in the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack) around the two pieces and tied a knot. On a side note, I LOVE the White ribbon in the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack. It’s wider than the other white ribbon in the catalog and it’s easy to tie in a knot and looks so pretty on a card. The Just Jade ribbon is also easy to tie (if it isn’t easy to tie, then I usually don’t use it).
On a piece of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the piece behind the flower (“bubbles”) using the All Squared Away stamp set in Just Jade ink and then trimmed it leaving a border around the edges. I used the Floral Squares Dies to cut a piece of Basic White cardstock and then adhered it to the piece I just trimmed. Then both of those pieces were layered onto a piece of Just Jade cardstock. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
I stamped the sentiment in Just Jade ink using the stamp set Boughs & Blossoms and then cut it out using a die from the Meadows Dies. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and placed it on the card. If you would like to make today’s card, you can find all the measurements I used below the Supply List.
Just Jade is one of five colors that will be retiring this year (sigh). If you need cardstock, ink refills, Stampin’ Blends, or an ink pad for any of these colors, I’d recommend purchasing them now. Once the retiring list is out (later this month) the products in all the retiring colors usually sell out quickly. To see the products for each color, click on each color below.
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: $40.00
Price: $45.00
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Just Jade cardstock: 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″
- Just Jade cardstock: 2″ x 2″
- Basic White cardstock (embossed): 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): approx. 3-1/4″ x 1-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock (flower square): approx. 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock: scrap
Bundle Alert: The Quiet Meadow Bundle is on sale for $47.00. It includes the Meadow Dies (used for today’s card) and the Quiet Meadow stamp set.
Expressions in Ink Card Sampler
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using this special host code 29RQDSBB and I’ll send you my Expressions in Ink Card Sampler. It’s very important that the host code is used when placing your order EXCEPT if your order is $150 or more. Do not use the host code for an order $150 or more so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!. Contact me after you’ve placed the order to let me know that you’d like the Sampler – you only need to contact me if your order is $150 or more.
Orders must be placed by March 14, 2022 and the Card Samplers will be mailed approximately March 24, 2022. Please click HERE for all the details.
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Thanks for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Mar 4, 2022 | Bundle, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Scalloped Contours Dies
Today’s card features the Sweet as Peach Bundle (on sale the month of March) and the Scalloped Contours Dies. The Sweet as a Peach Bundle (compatible with the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine and on sale this month) includes the Sweet as a Peach stamp set and the Peach Dies.
I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock and then added a layer of Basic White Cardstock that I ran through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using one of the Meadow Moments Embossing Folders. These embossing folders are smaller (compatible with the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine) and the entire piece of paper will not be completely embossed but I covered the part that wasn’t embossed with a piece of You’re a Peach Designer Series Paper.
I used the Scalloped Contours Dies to cut a scalloped rectangle out of a piece of Basic White cardstock. I stamped the sentiment in Night of Navy ink using the Sweet as a Peach stamp set and then added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
Using the Sweet as a Peach stamp set, I stamped the leaves in Pear Pizzazz ink and the flowers in Balmy Blue and Night of Navy ink onto Basic White cardstock and then cut them out using the Peach Dies. I glued the leaves down and then added Mini Stampin’ Dimensional to three flowers and placed them on the leaves. I added glue to the top flower and tucked it underneath (when I make this card again, I’m going to try adding Dimensionals to the leaves and then glue the flowers). To complete the card, I added three Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels.
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.
Sale: $32.75
Price: $36.75
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock (scalloped rectangle): approx. 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″
- Basic White cardstock: approx. scrap for leaves
- Basic White cardstock: scraps for flowers
- You’re a Peach Designer Series Paper: 5-1/4″ x 1-1/2″
Pattern Party Card Kits
Place a minimum $40 order AND use my special host code EGBT4VJY by March 6th to receive at least three of my Pattern Party Card Kits. Each kit includes all the paper you’ll need to complete a beautiful card (the paper will be cut, scored, embossed and die cut for you). You’ll need to supply your own stamps, ink and adhesive. You’ll also receive a PDF Tutorial for the cards that will include pictures, instructions, measurements and a supply list. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards directly from Stampin’ Up!. I will automatically send card kits to you.
I used Pattern Party Designer Series Paper to create all six cards. Each card is the same design but I’ve used different cardstock and ink for all six cards (you can see two of the cards in the graphic below).
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Upcoming
- March 6, 2022: Last Day to Earn Pattern Party Card Kits
- March 7, 2022: New Card Sampler Released
- March 10, 2022: Last Day to Order Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit
- March 31, 2022: Savings Are in Bloom Promotion Ends
by Tracy | Feb 21, 2022 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
Today’s card is a quick and easy one that was made using Stampin’ Up! Ornate Frames Dies, Ornate Layers Dies and Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper.
I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock and then added a layer of Basic White cardstock that was embossed using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. Usually I add a layer that’s a little bit smaller than the card base but this piece is the same size as the base. Next, I used the Ornate Layers Dies to cut a piece of Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper and then adhered it to the card front.
I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Rich Razzleberry ink and the stamp set, Eclectic Garden. I cut it out using the Ornate Frames Dies, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
To complete the card, I added three Opal Rounds to the front of the card. See? Easy!!
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: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): approx. 3″ x 1-1/4″
- Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper: approx. 6″ x 2-3/4″
Hand-Penned Card Sampler
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using this special host code 2BVUBSKJ and I’ll send you my Hand-Penned Card Sampler. It’s very important that the host code is used when placing your order EXCEPT if your order is $150 or more. Do not use the host code for an order $150 or more so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!. Contact me after you’ve placed the order to let me know that you’d like the Sampler – you only need to contact me if your order is $150 or more.
With your order, you’ll also receive at least one free Sale-a-Bration gift directly from Stampin’ Up! Orders must be placed by February 24, 2022 and the Card Samplers will be mailed approximately March 7, 2022. Please click HERE for all the details.
Sale-a-Bration – Ends on February 28, 2022
Starter Kit Special – Ends on February 28, 2022
Upcoming
- February 24, 2022: Last day to earn my Hand-Penned Card Sampler
- February 28, 2022: Sale-a-Bration Ends
- February 28, 2022: Last Day to Earn two free stamp sets when you purchase the Starter Kit
- March 1, 2022: New Products Being Released: Waves of the Ocean Collection (click here for the flyer)
- March 10, 2022: Last Day to Order Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit
