by Tracy | Feb 3, 2023 | Stampin' Blends, Thank You Card
Today I have a card to share with you using the Nested Friends Bundle which includes the Nested Friends stamp set and the Nested Friends Dies. I love a cute bird stamp set and if there are dies too, I’m in! I also used the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder.
I started with a piece of Balmy Blue cardstock for the base of my card. Then I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock, placed it inside the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder, ran it though my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and then adhered it to the front of my card. Next, I cut a circle out of Basic White cardstock using the Layering Circles Dies and cut a scalloped circle out of Balmy Blue cardstock.
I used the Nested Friends stamp set and stamped the branch onto the Basic White circle using Memento Ink. I stamped the bird onto another piece of Basic White cardstock. Then I colored the branch using my Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo pack and my Light Old Olive Stampin’ Blend (I went over some of the areas a second time to get the color darker). The bird was colored with the Light Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blend (body), Light Petal Pink Stampin’ Blend (body) and the Dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blend (beak). I adhered the white circle to the scalloped Balmy Blue circle, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
Using the Nested Friends Dies, I cut the bird out, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the branch. I added three Glossy Dots around the bird and branch. I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White cardstock using the Nested Friends Stamp Set and Memento Ink. I cut it out using the Stitched Rectangle Dies and then cut a piece of Balmy Blue cardstock a little bit bigger than the sentiment. I adhered the sentiment to the Balmy Blue cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card. To complete my card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside of the card.
Supply List
Measurements
- Balmy Blue cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″
- Balmy Blue cardstock (under sentiment): 2-1/2″ x 1-1/8″
- Balmy Blue cardstock (scalloped circle): approx. 3″x 3″
- Basic White cardstock (embossed): 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Basic White (circle): approx. 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
- Basic White (sentiment): approx. 2-3/4″ x 1-1/2″
- Basic White (bird): scrap
Favored Flowers Card Sampler
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using my special host code WB36QB27 and I’ll send you my Favored Flowers Card Sampler. You’ll also receive at least one Sale-a-Bration gift directly from Stampin’ Up!
You’ll receive six card kits (two cards each of three different designs) and everything will be cut, scored, and die cut for you! You’ll quickly have six cards ready to mail or give to someone special. You’ll need to supply your own stamp set, adhesive and ink. For more details and the supplies you’ll need, please click HERE.
Don’t forget to use the host code when placing your order so I’ll know you want this sampler. When you use the host code, it allows me to continue to offer my Samplers for the low cost of free! EXCEPTION: if your order is $150 or more do not use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards directly 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 February 7, 2023 and the Card Samplers will be mailed approximately February 17, 2023.
Shop and earn even more FREE products during Sale-A-Bration. Take a look at the items just 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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Newest Kit by Stampin’ Up! – Wreath of Blooms
Starter Kit Special
It’s okay to purchase the Starter Kit if you just want a discount on the products! The Starter Kit is for anyone that loves Stampin’ Up! product! 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! This is the BEST Starter Kit promotion I’ve seen in years!
Click here for more information about the Starter Kit
Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit
- This kit includes:
- Everything you need to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set.
- A Mango Melody Stampin’ Spot
- A fun peek-through window scene on each card!
- Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more!
- Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce
- This kit perfectly coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection (item number: 160556).
Order must be placed by February 10, 2023
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
Click here to order!
The Add On for the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Sunshine & Smiles Dies have sold out.
Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful weekend!
by Tracy | Feb 17, 2022 | Encircled in Beauty Dies, Stampin' Blends, Uncategorized
Today I’m sharing several variations of cards I shared last month. Once I have a card design I like, I try to change it up a bit with different colors or Designer Series Paper. Do you do that too?
I’m in love with the New Horizons Designer Series Paper. This paper makes is so easy to create an easy but pretty card! For this first card, I used a different design than my original card which you can see here (you can find the measurements and supplies I used too). The only thing I did differently is that I used Blackberry Bliss cardstock but other than that, all the supplies and measurements are the same.
These next two cards were made using the Sale-a-Bration stamp set, Friendly Hello. This stamp set can be earned free during Sale-a-Bration with a $100 order and it includes a package of Friendly Hello 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. You can see the original card here (you also find a free tutorial) for measurements I used but I’ll include the supplies for these next two cards down below because I changed up what I used.
This first card has a base of Fresh Freesia cardstock and I used Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper. I stamped the bird and sentiment using Memento Ink and then colored the bird and flowers using these Stampin’ Blends: Balmy Blue (Light & Dark), Fresh Freesia (Light & Dark), Crumb Cake (Light), Daffodil Delight (Dark) and Mossy Meadow (Light). I colored the Polished Dots using the Dark Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blend.
This next card has a base of Balmy Blue cardstock. I used Simply Marbleous 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper which is also a Sale-a-Bration gift you can choose with a $50 purchase. I colored the bird using the same Stampin’ Blends as I did for the card above. I colored the Polished Dots using the Dark Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blend.
Sale-a-Bration ends on February 28, 2022! Below are all the products you can choose from with every $50 or $100 purchase (before tax/shipping). Click on each product for more information.
Every $50 Purchase
Every $100 Purchase
Supply List
This Supply List is for the second and third card. As mentioned above, you can refer to this post for the supplies needed for the first 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.
Upcoming
- February 18, 2022: New Card Sampler Released
- 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
Enjoy your day!
by Tracy | Feb 16, 2022 | Hand-Penned Petals Bundle, Sale-a-Bration, Scalloped Contours Dies, Stampin' Blends
Today’s card features the Stampin’ Up! Hand-Penned Petals Bundle which includes the stamp set, Hand-Penned Petals and the Penned Flowers Dies. I also used the Scalloped Contours Dies and Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper. This Designer Series Paper is FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration but only until February 28, 2022.
The inspiration for today’s card came from fellow demonstrator, Brian King. You can see his beautiful card, here.
I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock for the base of my card. Then, I adhered a piece of Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper that I cut out using the Scalloped Contours Dies. Using these same dies, I cut another rectangle out of Basic White cardstock and then stamped the sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink towards the bottom.
I used the Penned Flowers Dies to cut the flowers out of Blackberry Bliss cardstock. I added small dots of Multipurpose Glue to the back of the flowers and then placed them on the Basic White rectangle (if you’d like this step to be much easier, I’d recommend using our Adhesive Sheets). I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the rectangle and adhered it to the front of the card.
I love our Polished Dots and reach for them over and over again! It’s so easy to color these dots using Stampin’ Blends in a color that will match your card (as of this writing, they are in low inventory status)! I used the Light Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blend to color three of the Polished Dots and then added them to the front of my 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: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper: approx 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock: approx. 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″
- Blackberry Bliss cardstock: approx. 3-3/4″ x 3-1/4″
Upcoming
- February 18, 2022: New Card Sampler Released
- 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
by Tracy | Jan 20, 2022 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Sale-a-Bration, Stampin' Blends
Today’s card was made with the Friendly Hello Bundle, a Sale-a-Bration product you can earn FREE with a $100 order. It includes the Friendly Hello stamp set and Friendly Hello 12″ x 12′ Designer Series Paper.
I started with a base of Fresh Freesia cardstock and then added a layer of Basic cardstock and three pieces of Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (you can find all the measurements I used below the Supply List). I then cut a piece of Basic White cardstock using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.
I stamped the bird and sentiment onto the stitched rectangle using Memento ink and then colored the bird and flowers with Stampin’ Blends. The bird was colored with both the Light & Dark Pool Party Stampin’ Blends and the flowers with Fresh Freesia Light & Dark Stampin’ Blends. I used Light Crumb Cake to color the branch. Stampin’ Dimensionals were added to the back and I adhered it to the front of the card. I also adhered a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside of the card.
To complete my card, I used my Light Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blend to color three clear Polished Dots and then placed them on the card front.
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
- Fresh Freesia cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″
- Basic White cardstock: (2) 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock: approx. 4-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
- Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (flower pattern): (2) 5″ x 1″
- Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 1-1/2″
January Host Code
Use the host code below when you place a minimum $50 order and you’ll receive an embellishment from me from the new catalog (it will be a surprise). Once I close the host code on January 31st, I’ll order all the embellishments and as soon as I receive them, I’ll mail them out which will be approximately February 15th. You must use the host code to receive your free gift BUT if your order is $150 or more, please do not use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards (free product) directly from Stampin’ Up! You will automatically receive the free gift from me. You’ll also receive at least one FREE Sale-a-Bration gift directly from Stampin‘ Up!
Sale-a-Bration
Sale-a-Bration is that time of year when you earn FREE product with every $50 or $100 purchase! There’s no limit to how many free items you can earn.
See what you can earn below or click here.
Sale-a-Bration gifts you can earn with a $50 purchase:
Sale-a-Bration gifts you can earn with a $100 purchase:
New Products Coming on February 1st
Ten new Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends are being released early from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog and from February 1 – May 2, 2022 you’ll be able to purchase these Blends along with the collection’s additional products which will only be available while supplies last. The collection includes:
Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends – available in sets or you can purchase all of them in the collection
The products below will only be available while supplies last:
- Here Together Stamp Set
- Here For You Dies
- Here Together Bundle which includes Here Together Stamp Set & Here For You Dies
- All Together 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
- All Together Collection which includes Here Together Bundle, All Together Designer Series Paper and Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection
You can download the flyer for this collection HERE.
All of these products will be available February 1, 2022.
Upcoming
- January 21, 2022: Heart & Home Card Sampler Available
- February 1, 2022: All Together Products Released
- February 10, 2022: Last Day to Purchase Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit
- February 28, 2022: Sale-a-Bration Ends
- February 28, 2022: Last Day to Earn Two Free Stamps Sets When You Purchase the Starter Kit
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 | Nov 10, 2021 | Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Stampin' Blends
Today’s card features the Words of Cheer Bundle which includes the Words of Cheer stamp set and the Christmas Cheer Dies. You can purchase the dies and stamp set separately but with the bundle, you’ll save 10%. I also used one of the Checks & Dots Embossing Folders.
I started with a base of Real Red cardstock and then added a layer of Old Olive cardstock. On a piece of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the sentiment in Old Olive ink at the bottom. Then I placed it inside one of the Checks & Dots Embossing Folders (I used the dots) and ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The entire piece of paper will not fit inside the folder but that’s okay because you don’t want the sentiment to be embossed, so some of your paper will be sticking out of the embossing folder. I adhered this piece to the front of the card.
I stamped the flowers using Memento Ink onto Basic White cardstock and then colored it using both the Light & Dark Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends and the Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend. I used both the Light and Dark Old Olive Stampin’ Blends to color the leaves. Once I finished coloring, I used the Christmas Cheer Dies to cut it out. I added quite a few Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and then placed it on the front of the card. To complete the card, I added a rhinestone to the center of each flower and adhered 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
- Real Red cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″
- Old Olive cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock: 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″
- Basic White cardstock: a piece big enough to stamp the flowers
- Basic White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″ (inside the card)
Seasonal Sale – Coming Soon!
Details
- The sale will run for three days only – November 16th – 18th
- The discount includes 10% off cardstock, 15% off ink pads (excluding ink pad bundles and third-party pads), and 20% off dies.
- The discount applies to products featured in the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog only. Products from the July–December 2021 Mini Catalog are not included.
Click here for the Seasonal Sale flyer!
Last Day for Gifts Galore Paper Pumpkin Kit
Gifts Galore Paper Pumpkin Kit
- Kit contains enough supplies to create nine treat packages—three each of three designs—and nine food-safe bags.
- This all-inclusive kit includes printed die cuts, die-cut boxes, cellophane treat bags, adhesive, and more!
- Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Coordinating colors: Evening Evergreen, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Pool Party, Poppy Parade
- Subscribe by the end of today, November 10, 2021
Click here to order Paper Pumpkin
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
Starter Kit Special
Click here for more information about the No Risk Starter Kit!
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