Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of their Making a Difference program, Stampin’ Up! is offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.
You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and Stampin’ Up! will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.
The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that has both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing. You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using the Stampin’ Up! Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies.
What: Share Sunshine PDF Download
Price: $12.00
When: April 28 – June 2, 2020 or possibly later
As part of Stampin’ Up!’s Making a Difference program, 100% of the Share Sunshine PDF Download proceeds will go to COVID-19 efforts through these organizations:
The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund. Learn more about WHO here
United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. Learn more about United Way here.
Click here to Purchase the 15 page Share Sunshine PDF Download.
Since this is a special promotion from Stampin’ Up!, I won’t be notified when you order this download. You can only purchase it HERE and it can’t be combined with products from my online store.
When you purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download, you’ll be able to instantly download it and begin using it!
The Stampin’ Up! retiring list was posted last week for the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog and the 2020 Mini Catalog. All items are available while supplies last or June 2nd and some products are on sale!
Please note: Stampin’ Blends are on the retiring list but they are NOT retiring!! They are being repackaged as combo packs for the new catalog and will no longer be available to purchase individually.
My April Card Sampler is available until Saturday, May 2, 2020. Place a minimum $50 order using the host code 7XQQSXCV and I’ll send you 6 card kits with envelopes (2 of three different designs), a PDF Tutorial with pictures, directions and supply list plus a package of embellishments as a bonus! For more information click here!
The Ornate Garden Suite will be in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog but you can purchase these products now!
Click herefor a three page PDF Tutorial of the products.
You can see this suite of products here at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
My April Card Sampler is now available but for a limited time!
Here’s how you can earn my FREE April Card Sampler:
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
Use my special April Card Sampler Host Code when placing your order: 7XQQSXCV
Place your order on or before Saturday, May 2, 2020.
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 letting me know that you’d like the Card Sampler (you only need to contact me if your order is over $150).
Here’s What You’ll Receive:
a FREE package of embellishments
All the paper and embellishments needed to make 6 cards (2 each of three designs). The paper will be cut, scored, punched 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 for each card.
A PDF Tutorial with instructions, pictures, cutting measurements and a complete supply list of all the products used. Keep the instructions in a binder so you can refer to them over and over again!
All the Other Important Stuff
Your kits will ship first-class mail no later than Saturday, May 9, 2020 and will be mailed to the address used on your online order.
On Saturday, May 9, 2020, you’ll receive an email from me that will include your PDF Tutorial.
When using the April Card 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 April Card Sampler HOST CODE will close at the end of the day on Saturday, May 2, 2020 and after that date, the card sampler will no longer be available!
Expected ship date of the kits is Saturday, May 9, 2020.
Supplies Needed to Complete the April Card Sampler
Listed below are the supplies, not included in your kit, that 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 April Card Sampler host code7XQQSXCV to receive your free package of embellishments, card kits, and PDF tutorial (please do not use host code if your order is over $150 – see above).
Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out to me during this difficult time. Under normal circumstances my family would have been gathered together to mourn the loss of our loved one but during these trying times, that hasn’t been possible. Your words of support and encouragement have been so appreciated and I can’t thank you enough for your kindness.
The Retiring List was published several days ago and I’m the first to admit that it can be downright confusing. As I mentioned previously, Stampin’ Blends are NOT retiring but you will no longer be able to buy them individually in the new catalog. They will be repackaged as a combo pack only and the item numbers will change which is why they are on the retiring list. Big sigh of relief! But it is possible that once stock is depleted in certain colors that they won’t be available again until the new catalog debuts on June 3rd. Both Old Olive Light and the Old Olive Combo Pack have already sold out so if you don’t want to wait until June to purchase certain colors, I’d recommend getting them now.
Dies
When the current Annual Catalog went live last year, Stampin’ Up! transitioned to a new style of dies and the packaging changed along with new item numbers. Some of the dies in the current catalog still have the old numbers but will transition to new item numbers in the new catalog which explains why certain dies are showing up on the Retiring List but are in fact, NOT RETIRING. It’s my understanding that once stock of the old item numbers is depleted, a switch will be made in the store with the new item numbers. They are:
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
I have a new host code! Use this when placing an order under $150 and you’ll receive an extra card kit. Orders over $150 will automatically receive the extra kit (by not using the host code when your order is over $150, you’ll earn Stampin’ Rewards – FREE PRODUCT – directly from Stampin’ Up! ).
It’s always fun anticipating new products but it’s hard saying goodbye to retiring items. I thought I’d compile a list of tools that I’m sorry to see won’t be returning. You can see all the retiring products over at my Stampin’ Up! online store HERE.
Stampin’ Blends are NOT retiring but in the new catalog you’ll only be able to purchase them as a set so grab the individual pens while you can!
Stampin’ Up! has released all of the products that will be retiring from both the Annual and Mini Catalogs. Everything is while supplies last! Please be aware of several things:
All bundles in both catalogs are available while supplies last but the products in the bundles are not necessarily retiring (when you purchase bundles, you save 10%). For instance, the Under My Umbrella Bundle is retiring but both products in the bundle are not retiring and will be in the new Annual Catalog. The Honey Bee Bundle is retiring AND both of the products in the bundle are retiring.
You’ll see that our Stampin’ Blends are also on the retiring list BUT THEY ARE NOT RETIRING. They are just being reconfigured in the new catalog. From what I can see, they will no longer be offered individually but only as a combo pack in the new catalog.
Everything is while supplies last except for stamp sets. Due to high demand, retiring stamp sets will have guaranteed availability until May 22, 2020; all other products are not guaranteed and are only available while supplies last!
Usually outgoing In Color products fly off the shelves so 2018-2020 In Color products will be the first items to go!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Several weeks ago I shared that I would be taking a break from my blog because my mother-in-law was ill. On April 16th, Patricia peacefully passed away with my husband by her side. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions, the rest of the family could not be with her (her illness was not COVID-19 related) nor could hospice.
Thank you so much for the incredible support and heartfelt comments and emails. I read each and every one and was very, very touched. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I’m looking forward to getting back into my craft room and hope to start sharing projects with you soon! Later today Stampin’ Up! will be releasing a list of all the products retiring from both the Annual Catalog and Mini Catalog. Once I have access to the list(s), I will post again today so you can see that information.
Thank you for visiting my blog. I’m sorry but I don’t have anything new to share with you today, You may have noticed that I’ve been showing up here and there in the last week. I’m a pretty private person but rather than just disappear for a while, I want to be honest and say that I will continue to show up sporadically for a while. Last week my mother in law, Pat, was taken to the ER (not COVID-19 related). She is back home but with hospice. My husband is with her but with COVID-19 restrictions and concerns, the rest of the family is not which is heartbreaking.
I’m trying to stay busy and creating cards is a wonderful way to relieve stress but finding joy right now is difficult.
I began by running my Whisper White cardstock through the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder (you can find the measurements below the Supply List). Then I added a piece of Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper to the bottom half. I wrapped a piece of the Old Olive ribbon from the Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack around the cardstock and tied a bow. Then I added Multipurpose Glue to the back and adhered it to an Old Olive card base. I’d recommend adding another piece of Whisper White cardstock to the inside of the card. (I don’t usually photograph my cards with the Whisper White inside because I like to write my message to the recipient before adhering it, just in case I make a mistake).
The sentiment was stamped onto Whisper White cardstock using Old Olive ink and the stamp set, Good Morning Magnolia. Do you know someone who would love to receive a thinking of you card?
Stay safe and healthy!
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).
Today’s Tuesday Tutorial is for a fun fold card I posted last week. If you missed that post, you can see it here. You can access your free tutorial below the supply list. Enjoy your day!
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).
I used the bundle, Under My Umbrella, to create today’s card. This bundle includes the stamp set, Under My Umbrella and the Umbrella Builder Punch. You can purchase both of these products separately but if you want both of them, be sure to use the special bundle item number and you’ll save 10%.
The base of my card is Thick Whisper White with a panel of Real Red cardstock. On Whisper White cardstock, I stamped the raindrops using Seaside Spray ink. The umbrella, handle, boots and flowers were all stamped onto Whisper White cardstock using Memento Ink and I used Real Red and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends to color them all in. The umbrella and handle were cut out with the punch and I fussy cut the boots and flowers.
I embossed the sentiment and here are some quick instructions how to do that:
Prepare your cardstock by rubbing the Embossing Buddy over the surface (this 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. 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 the magic happen!
The umbrella and flowers were both popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals (the handle and boots were adhered with Multipurpose Glue).
If you’d like to make today’s card, you’ll find all 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).
I think the star of this card is the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder. Oh my gosh, it’s so pretty! I love using embossing folders because they completely transform a plain piece of cardstock into a work of art!
This is a very quick and easy card to make! After running Seaside Spray cardstock through my die-cutting machine using the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder, I wrapped our Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon around the cardstock. I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach it to the card base.
The sentiment was stamped onto Whisper White cardstock with Seaside Spray ink using the stamp set, Ornate Thanks. It was then cut out using a die-cutting machine using the Ornate Layers Dies.
If you’d like to create today’s card, here are the measurements!
Measurements
Seaside Spray cardstock; 11″ x 4-1/4″
Seaside Spray cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
Whisper White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″ (for inside)
Whisper White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
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).
Today’s the last day to earn my FREE Mini Card Sampler. Place a $50 order using the host code R7JNSGQH and I’ll send you all the paper and embellishments you’ll need to create four cards using Golden Honey Designer Series Paper along with a PDF Tutorial. Please note: Golden Honey Designer Series Paper is no longer available. For more information, click here.
Sale-a-Bration is officially over but starting today a brand new suite of products is available – The Ornate Garden Suite! My card today showcases one of those new products: Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper.
It’s hard to see in my photos but this beautiful paper is covered in foil designs so I added some Gold Foil accents using our Gold Foil Sheets.
To create the daisy I used our Daisy Punch (the larger one) to cut a daisy out of gold foil and another one using Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP). The Medium Daisy Punch was used to cut another daisy out of the DSP. To add dimension, I placed a Stampin’ Dimensional between each layer of the daisy (a Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals was used under the smaller daisy). A Gold Faceted Gem was added to the center of the daisy for some extra sparkle. The Old Olive & Whisper White panel is also popped up with dimensionals. .
I used the Honey Bee stamp set for the sentiment and stamped it in Old Olive ink onto Whisper White Paper. It was cut out using the Layering Ovals Dies. The Gold Foil oval was also cut out using these dies. Stampin’ Dimensionals were added to the back.
All the supplies I used can be found in the supply list below. If you’d like to create today’s card, I’ve included all the measurements below.
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).
Ornate Garden DSP: scrap for daisy and medium daisy
Whisper White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″ (inside card)
Whisper White cardstock: 3-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
Whisper White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
Gold Foil Sheets: scrap for daisy & scalloped oval
Mini Card Sampler
My Mini Card Sampler is available until Thursday, April 2nd. Place a $50 order using the host code R7JNSGQH and I’ll send you all the paper and embellishments you’ll need to create four cards using Golden Honey Designer Series Paper along with a PDF Tutorial. Please note: Golden Honey Designer Series Paper is no longer available. For more information, click here.
