by Tracy | Oct 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Thank you to everyone who who left a comment over the weekend about their favorite Stampin’ Up! color group! Many of you said it was really hard to pick just one group and I agree. Personally, I tend to gravitate towards the Brights but there are several colors in each group I love.
I used a random generator to pick the winner (I wish I could send the stamp set to each one of you). The winner of the In Your Words stamp set is:
Nancy Boyd
Congratulations Nancy!!! I already have your address and will get your stamp set mailed today! Again, thank you again to everyone who participated!
Clearance Rack Refresh
Update: Stampin’ Up! just announced that they made a mistake in telling demonstrators that the Clearance Rack had been updated. It will be updated TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 (that explains why I saw so few items).
Stampin’ Up! announced early this morning that there’s been a Clearance Rack Refresh. I’ll admit I don’t go over to the Clearance Rack very often so I’m not sure if the new items have been added or if more are being added throughout the day. If you’d like to check it out, click here.
Classic Stamp Pad Bundles
As with many companies around the globe, Stampin’ Up! is experiencing supply chain shortages, global shipping delays, labor shortages, and transportation and delivery difficulties. They are doing their best to get products in our hands. Please read the information below from Stampin’ Up! about our classic stamp pad bundles.
“Due to ongoing supply chain challenges, we are unable to keep Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundles in stock. As such, we’ve made the decision to move these items to “Not Orderable” status for the foreseeable future. We will fill any backorders that currently exist but will not take additional backorders now that the items are turned off. Single Classic Stampin’ Pads are still orderable; while we can’t guarantee that these won’t go on backorder, we expect that they will continue to be available.”
October Paper Pumpkin – Available Until October 10th
Peaceful Christmas
- The kit contains enough elements to create 10 Christmas cards—5 each of 2 designs—and coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
- October’s kit arrives in a cute collectible box covered with enchanting evergreen trees. Use this special, limited-edition box to store your holiday handicrafts, or transform it into a well-wrapped package for a present!
- The kit’s contents pair perfectly with the Peaceful Place Suite Collection (item 156277). To continue your Christmas crafting, combine the kit’s components with the suite’s patterned paper, shimmery sequins, and more!
- Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
- Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″
- Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, silver foil
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Host Code
When you use my host code when placing your $18.00 or more online order, I’ll send you at least two complimentary card kits. Included in the kits you’ll find all the paper and embellishments needed to create a beautiful card. The paper will be cut, scored, embossed and die cut for you. You’ll just need to provide your own stamp set, ink and adhesive. You’ll also receive a PDF Tutorial for the card that includes pictures, measurements and a supply list. I always include 8-10 variations of the featured card. If you’d like to place an order, please click here.
Enjoy your day!
by Tracy | Oct 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today, October 2, 2021, is World Card Making Day! I hope you have plans to make some cards to share with your friends and family! If not, you can think about what you’d like to create. To celebrate today I have some Blog Candy. You’ll find all the details below on how you can enter to win this stamp set!
The stamp set I’m giving away is called In Your Words. This stamp set was offered during Sale-a-Bration and now one lucky person will win it.
How to Enter: For your chance to win the Stampin’ Up! stamp set, In Your Words, please leave a comment at the end of this post telling me your favorite Stampin’ Up! Color Family (to leave a comment, you may need to click on the title of the post and then scroll down to the bottom). Which set of colors do you gravitate towards?
Please leave your comment by Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 12PM Pacific Time. I’ll choose a random comment and announce the winner on Tuesday, October 5th on my blog!
Please note: I can only ship within the United States. The winner will have 24 hours to email me their name and mailing address. If I don’t hear from the winner within 24 hours, I’ll choose another winner.
Good luck and enjoy World Card Making Day! I can’t wait to read your comments!
by Tracy | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy Friday! Today I have a card to share with you but I was unable to find the time to create a tutorial. It’s been one of those weeks but I’ll be back next week with another one. Before sharing my card, I want to share some happy news.
The last day of the Stampin’ Up! year was yesterday and each year Stampin’ Up! offers an incentive trip for demonstrators to work towards. This was a goal I never thought I could attain but in June I earned my first incentive trip!!! Thank you so very much to each and every one of you who chose me as your demonstrator when you placed your Stampin’ Up! orders this past year. I could not have done it without you and I can’t thank you enough for helping me to achieve this goal! The trip is to the Western Caribbean on the largest cruise ship in the world in May 2022. Now that the new Stampin’ Up! year has begun, I’ll be working towards a Baltic Sea Cruise that will take place in 2023. Again, thank you so much to everyone who helped me to earn the incentive trip!!!!
It’s now time for today’s card!
To create today’s card I started with a base of Thick Basic White cardstock. Then I added two pieces of Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper. I then added another piece of Sweet Symmetry and layered it on a piece of Basic White cardstock. I added Stampin’ Dimensiionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
Using the Scalloped Contours Dies, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock and then stamped the sentiment in Night of Navy ink using the stamp set, In Symmetry. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it the front. This is a very quick and easy card to make!
Here’s another version using two more designs from Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper and Just Jade ink. You can find all the measurements I used below the Supply List.
Bundle Alert (bundles always save you 10%): The In Symmetry Bundle (#155599) includes the In Symmetry stamp set and the Symmetrical Stems Border Punch.
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″
- Basic White cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
- Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper: (2) 4″ x 2-1/2″
- Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper: 4″ x 3″
October Paper Pumpkin – Subscribe by October 10th
Peaceful Christmas
- The kit contains enough elements to create 10 Christmas cards—5 each of 2 designs—and coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
- October’s kit arrives in a cute collectible box covered with enchanting evergreen trees. Use this special, limited-edition box to store your holiday handicrafts, or transform it into a well-wrapped package for a present!
- The kit’s contents pair perfectly with the Peaceful Place Suite Collection (item 156277). To continue your Christmas crafting, combine the kit’s components with the suite’s patterned paper, shimmery sequins, and more!
- Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
- Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″
- Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, silver foil
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You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
World Card Making Day!
Tomorrow is World Card Making Day! Check back tomorrow because I just might have some blog candy!
Have a wonderful weekend!
by Tracy | Sep 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today is the last day of the Stampin’ Up! year and the last day of Sale-a-Bration. To celebrate, I’m offering a one day ordering special! Place a minimum $50 order at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using the Host Code H77FHGQC and receive a FREE Paper Sampler that includes: (1) 6″ x 6″ sheet of Be Dazzling Specialty Paper, (6) 6″ x 6″ sheets of Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper and (6) 6″ x 6″ sheets of Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper. You’ll also receive four of my regular card kits plus a Sale-a-Bration gift from Stampin’ Up!
This offer ends at midnight tonight.
Last Day of Sale-a-Bratiion
This is the last day of Sale-a-Bration. For every $50 or $100 purchase, you can choose free product from Stampin’ Up! There’s no limit to how many free items you can earn!
Click here to see what you an earn during Sale-a-Bration!
Click here to place an order!
Last Chance to Grab the Starter Kit Special
Today is also the last day to pick up the Starter Kit Special! The Starter Kit is always a good deal but during Sale-a-Bration you can choose a free bundle (see graphic below) valued up to $60.25.There’s no obligation to sell Stampin’ Up! products and there’s no risk when you purchase the Starter Kit. The Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit is for anyone who loves Stampin’ Up! product.
Click here to purchase the Starter Kit
The Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit is $99 (plus tax) and here’s what you’ll receive:
- $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product for $99. You can choose anything from any current catalog
- Free Bundle of your choice from the ones listed below (click here for the flyer of the bundles you can choose from)
- Free shipping on your Starter Kit
- At least 20% off of all your future products (you don’t have to have parties or sell to anyone unless you’d like to)
- Stampin’ Rewards for personal purchases over $150
- Become a member of my Stamp the Day Away Team and receive free access to my Card Sampler and Card Kit tutorials
- Complimentary copy of each new catalog
- And so much more!
- If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me (click the email me button on the sidebar).
To order the Starter Kit you’ll need to:
Choose $125 in product from any Stampin’ Up! catalog
Choose which Bundle you’d like
Click here to start your order
Below you’ll find a few cards I’ve made in the last few months with Sale-a-Bration product. For more information about each card, please click the image.
This card was made using the Delicate Dahlias stamp set, free with a $100 order.
This card was made using the Summer Shadows Dies, free with a $100 order. The stamp set is called Shaded Summer and is a regular catalog item and can be found in the Annual Catalog.
The next four cards were made using Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper, free with a $50 order.
These next two cards were made using Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper, free with a $50 order.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me. You can find my email on the sidebar. Have a wonderful day!
by Tracy | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
I created today’s card as part of a challenge and I used the stamp set, Words of Cheer, Gingerbread & Peppermint 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper and one of the Wintry 3D Embossing Folders (these embossing folders are currently unavailable but are expected to be back in stock later this week).
I started with a base of Thick Basic White cardstock and then added a layer of Real Red cardstock and a layer of Gingerbread & Peppermint Designer Series Paper. The coordinating colors for this Designer Series Paper are: Real Red, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Cinnamon Cider.
I cut a piece of Old Olive cardstock, notched one end and then before adhering it the card base, I placed it in one of the Wintry 3D Embossing Folders and ran it through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Then I used the Layering Circles Dies to cut a Basic White circle and a scalloped Real Red circle. I embossed the Basic White circle using the same Wintry 3D Embossing Folder and then adhered it on top of the scalloped circle. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and added it to the front of the card.
Using the Snow Time Dies, I cut the sentiment piece out of Basic White cardstock and then stamped the sentiment in Real Red ink. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it on top of the circles.
Bundle Alert: The Words of Cheer Bundle (156389) includes the Words of Cheer Stamp Set and the Christmas Cheer Dies. Bundles always save you 10%.
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: approx 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
- Real Red cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Real Red cardstock:approx. 3″ x 3″
- Old Olive cardstock: 4-3/4″ x 1-1/4″
- Gingerbread & Peppermint Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 3-3/4″
Christmas to Remember Card Sampler
For all the details, please click here.
Click here to place an order
Two Days Left of Sale-a-Bration
Sale-a-Bration ends on Thursday, September 30th. Don’t miss your chance to get free product with every $50 purchase you make. Click here for all the details!
by Tracy | Aug 26, 2021 | Blending Brushes, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Layering Circles Dies, Uncategorized
Today’s card is another version of the one I shared on Monday and it features the Stampin’ Up! Gorgeous Leaves stamp set and our Blending Brushes.
I started with a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock for the base of my card and then added a layer of Basic White cardstock that I embossed using the Timber 3D Embossing Folder.
Then, using Basic White cardstock and our Blending Brushes, I covered my paper with Just Jade ink. When I had the shade I wanted, I blended Pool Party ink and then a small amount of Pacific Point ink. As I mentioned in Monday’s post, after getting ink on my Blending Brush, I start by moving the brush in a circular motion on my grid paper and then without lifting the brush, continue on to my Basic White cardstock. This will help to prevent blotches of color.
I cut the paper down to 4-3/4″ x 2″ and then using Memento Ink, stamped leaves using the Gorgeous Leaves stamp set. Then I adhered it to a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
I used the stamp set Pansy Patch to stamp the sentiment in Memento Ink onto a piece of Basic White cardstock. This is a photopolymer stamp set and I CUT the stamp in half so it would fit on my circle. Now my stamp is more versatile and it was easy to cut with our Paper Snips. I cut the sentiment out using our Tasteful Labels Dies. I used the Layering Circles Dies to cut a larger circle out of Coastal Cabana and then layered the two pieces together. On the back, I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the right side only and then adhered it to the card front. To complete the card, I added three Holiday Rhinestones.
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
- Coastal Cabana cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″
- Coastal Cabana cardstock: 5″ x 2-1/4″
- Coastal Cabana cardstock: scrap for circle
- Basic White cardstock: (3) 5-1/4″ x 4″ (one piece for the inside, one piece for the front of the card, one piece for blending and it will be cut down to 4-3/4″ x 2″
- Basic White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
Fun Folds Card Sampler
My Card Samplers give you the chance to “sample” different products. You are able to see our Designer Series Paper, cardstock, embossed paper, die cuts and embellishments “in person” as you assemble the cards.
Place a minimum $50 order (before shipping/tax) at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the host code 6QQTDKMY and as a thank you, you’ll receive my Fun Folds Card Sampler which includes 6 card kits (2 each of three different designs) with envelopes and a PDF Tutorial with instructions, pictures and a supply list. You’ll receive all the paper and embellishments needed to make the cards and all the paper will be cut, scored and die cut for you (you’ll need to supply your own adhesive, ink and stamp set). If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the host code so you can earn Stampin’ Rewards (free product) directly from Stampin’ Up! After placing your order, please contact me to let me know you’d like the Fun Folds Card Sampler (you only need to contact me if your order is $150 or more). If I don’t hear from you, I’ll assume you’d like my regular card kits. The last day this offer will be available is Monday, August 30, 2021. For all the details, please click here.
You’ll also earn at least one Sale-a-Bration gift from Stampin’ Up!
Choose one of twelve bundles to add to your Starter Kit, absolutely FREE! If you’re planning to make a $99 Stampin’ Up! purchase, you may want to consider the Starter Kit. When you purchase the $99 Starter Kit you can then choose $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product from any current catalog PLUS, during Sale-a-Bration you can choose a FREE bundle from those listed below. The Starter Kit always ships FREE and once you purchase it you will start receiving a 20% discount on your future purchases. You can purchase just for yourself or start your own business, it’s totally up to you. Purchasing the Starter Kit is absolutely risk free! If you’d like more information, please click here. If you’re ready right now to purchase the Starter Kit, click here! As always, if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
Thanks for stopping by today!
