One of my first purchases from the new Annual Catalog was the Doily Wishes Dies. I immediately loved the intricate dies but decided I didn’t want the Wish For It Allstamp set. Well, the other day I purchased the stamp set and I’m disappointed because I lost out on saving 10%. Had I purchased the two products together using the special bundle item number, I would have saved 10%! I hate when that happens!
My card today uses the Doily Wishes Dies and the stamp set, Here’s a Card. I needed a small greeting, which is why I didn’t use the Wish For It All stamp set. The sentiment was stamped in Highland Heather and was cut out using the 1″ Circle Punch. I cut a scalloped oval using Pool Party cardstock and the 1-1/8″ Scallop Circle Punch for the sentiment to sit on. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back.
A piece of 6″ x 6″ Subtles Designer Series Paper in Pool Party sits on my base of Pool Party cardstock (Thick Whisper White cardstock would also work).
The piece of Whisper White cardstock is embossed using the Eyelet Lace Embossing Folder. I finished the card by adding our Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins.
This card will be my free PDF Tutorial on Tuesday, which will include all the measurements, so check back next week. Thanks for stopping by today!
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 the homepage of 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).
My August Online Card Class is now available but only for a limited time! This month I designed three cards using Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper and the stamp set, Here’s a Card. When you place a minimum $50 order at my Stampin’ Up! online store AND use my special host code (N3WP3Z7F), you’ll receive all the paper and embellishments needed to create six cards, two of each design. Here’s how you can earn my FREE August Online Card Class:
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
Use my special August Online Card Class Host Code when placing your order.
Place your order on or before Wednesday August 14, 2019.
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 Online Card Class.
Here’s What You’ll Receive:
All the paper and embellishments needed to make 6 cards (2 each of three designs). The paper will be cut, scored, 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 FREE video explaining how to make each card along with some tips and tricks.
A FREE 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 Wednesday,August 21st and will be mailed to the address used on your online order.
On Wednesday, August 21st, you’ll receive an email from me that will include your PDF Tutorial and the link for the video.
When using the August Online Card Class 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 August Online Card Class HOST CODE will close at the end of the day on August 14th and after that date, the class will no longer be available!
Expected ship date of the kits is August 21, 2019.
After the deadline of August 14th, I will order all of the product I need to make the kits. It will take me about one week to order, cut, assemble and ship the kits.
If you aren’t sure how to use a host code, click here! Place your order here!
Supplies You’ll Need
Listed below are the supplies, not included in your kit, that you’ll need to complete the cards (or you can substitute any of these products with what you already own). Click any of the products below and you’ll be taken to my online store. When placing your order, don’t forget to use the special August Online Card Class Host Code to receive your free card kit, PDF tutorial, and video link.
I’m in love with our Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper. This paper is so gorgeous that you really don’t need to add much else to your card. I used two different designs in this pack of paper for the two layers of my card. They coordinate so well together!
The base of the card is Blueberry Bushel. The first layer of Designer Series Paper was adhered with Snail but the top layer has Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back, as does the sentiment. Adding Dimensionals to a layer really changes the look of a card.
The sentiment was stamped onto Whisper White cardstock using Blueberry Bushel ink and the stamp set, Parcels & Petals. It was cut out using the Layering Ovals Dies.
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 the homepage of 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).
Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper: 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
Whisper White cardstock: 4″ x 3″
Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper: 3-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
Thanks for stopping by today! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. If you’d like to place an order, click here to head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
It’s Tuesday which means I have a free tutorial for you! The card I chose is the one I shared yesterday. If you missed that post, you can see it here. Scroll down to access your free PDF tutorial!
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 the homepage of 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).
Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend! Last week we went on a mini vacation where we were just a block away from the beach. Several mornings we got up and walked down to the beach to watch the waves and the surfers. I wish I could wake up to that every single morning. It’s so calming and beautiful. While we were away, my husband, Mark, and I also celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary. It was really nice getting away for a few days.
When we got home from our vacation, I created today’s card which uses an oldie but goodie die, Springtime Impressions, which includes a beautiful die-cut butterfly.
I used the stamp set Parcels & Petalsfor the sentiment and inked it up with Blackberry Bliss. I cut it out with the Stitched Shapes Dies and then cut a Blackberry Bliss scalloped oval using the Layering Ovals Dies. The Stitched Shapes Dies are very versatile because they coordinate with the Layering Circles Dies, Layering Squares Dies and Layering Ovals Dies.
The smaller layer of cardstock and Designer Series Paper was popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals as well as the Blackberry Bliss scalloped oval. Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals were used on the back of the butterfly to give it dimension too!
Bundle Alert
When you purchase the Parcels & Petals Bundle, you’ll save 10%. It includes the Parcels & Petals stamp set and the Perfect Parcels Dies. Be sure to use the bundle item number 151107.
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 the homepage of 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).
The Starter Kit promotion is continuing through the month of August. The Starter Kit is $99 but then you’ll choose $155 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (items that you choose) plus you’ll receive free shipping! After that, you’ll receive a 20% discount on all your future purchases (with the opportunity to earn an even bigger discount). You’ll also be able to preorder from the Holiday Catalog which doesn’t go live until next month! This is a great deal and there’s absolutely no risk, honest!! For more information about this wonderful opportunity, click here. Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have!
It’s the beginning of a brand new month which means it’s time for the Glitter Queens Blog Hop! This month it’s all about Shaker Cards!
I started with a card base of Thick Whisper White cardstock. I like to use this thick paper any time my base is white because it’s sturdier and with the extra weight of a shaker card, it’s a good choice. The next layer is a piece of Calypso Coral that was placed inside the Mosaic 3D embossing folder and run through a die-cutting machine.
To create the window, I used the Layering Squares Dies, one inside the other as indicated in the image below. You’ll need a clear Window Sheetto keep all the sequins inside so I used a piece that measured 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″. To attach the Window Sheet, I added Multipurpose Liquid Glue all around the edges of the rectangle. Then I added our Foam Adhesive Stripson each side of the rectangle.
Once I figured out where I wanted my Iridescent Sequins to go, I shook them out onto the card base – I wish I had added a little more than I did. Next, I peeled off the backing on the rectangle and attached the window to the card.
The sentiment was stamped in Calypso Coral ink using the stamp set Parcels & Petals and cut out with the Stitched Rectangles Dies. The flowers were stamped in Memento Ink onto Whisper White cardstock using the stamp set, Tea Together. They were colored in using Stampin’ Blends: Calypso Coral Dark and Light, Granny Apple Green Dark and Light and Pineapple Punch Light. The flowers were cut out using the Tea Time Dies. I got these dies when they were a Sale-a-bration free gift. I’m so glad they can now be purchased in the Annual Catalog!
The smaller flower was attached to the frame of the window using Snail and the larger one has Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back. A shaker card may look like it’s really hard to make but it isn’t! I hope you’ll give it a try!
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 the homepage of 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 also used the stamp set Tasteful Textures. Don’t you just love the sentiment?
One of the coordinating colors in the Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper is Terracotta Tile so I used cardstock in that color and ink, also in that color, for the sentiment.
The Terracotta Tile butterfly was created using the Butterfly Beauty Dies and a die-cutting machine.
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 the homepage of 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).
Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper: 3-3/4″ x 1-1/2″
Purchase the Starter Kit for $99 in the month of August and choose $155 in Stampin’ Up! product! Plus, you’ll receive a $10 Coupon Code to use in September. Plus, the kit will ship absolutely FREE! For more information about this great opportunity and some frequently asked questions, please click here.
It’s very easy to make the beautiful lace background on my card today using the Stitched Lace Dies and a die-cutting machine.
Once the background was cut out, I used Multipurpose Glue to add dots of glue all around the back. I’ll be honest, I was a little intimidated at first wondering how I would adhere it the cardstock but it worked out well. Lots of little dots of glue equals a card front that isn’t going to fall off!
The base of the card is Blueberry Bushel, one of the 2018-2020 In Colors. I used that color again for the sentiment and the piece the sentiment sits on, both of which were cut out using the Stitched Nested Labels Dies. Three Noble Peacock Rhinestones in Blueberry Bushel were the finishing touches!
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 the homepage of 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).
It’s Tutorial Tuesday but before I share my free tutorial, I wanted to remind you that the Starter Kit promotion is still going on! If you like getting a discount on products you buy, then you’ll love what you’ll receive when you purchase the kit! Here’s just a few of the perks you’ll receive when you purchase the $99 Starter Kit if you purchase it by August 31, 2019:
$155 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (that’s $30 more than usual). You pick out what YOU want!
$10 Product Coupon Code to use the month after you purchase the kit
Free Shipping on the Starter Kit
Early access to the Holiday Catalog! You’ll be able to preorder products in just a few days beginning on August 1, 2019. The catalog goes live for everyone else on September 4, 2019.
At least a 20% discount on everything you purchase
Quarterly Stampin’ Success Magazine filled with stamping ideas
It is such a good deal that it would be wrong if I didn’t tell you about it! It’s absolutely risk free. I always get asked if you have to start selling Stampin’ Up! products once you buy the kit. My answer is, only if you want to! If you don’t, then you can just buy for yourself AND get a discount.
I have more information here which includes some frequently asked questions if you’d like to take a look.
If you want all the perks that come with purchasing the Starter Kit, click here!
Tuesday Tutorial
This week’s free tutorial is the card I posted last Thursday. If you missed that post, you can see it here. This is a fun layout because you can change up the colors and Designer Series Paper and get a different look!
Bonus Days end tomorrow!! Click here to place an order!
I’m feeling nostalgic because today is the first day of school! For 22 years I was an elementary school teacher. I retired seven years ago and in some ways it feels like a lifetime ago that I had a classroom full of children and at other times, it feels like just yesterday. My life has completely changed since the day I left my classroom for the last time. Months after retiring, our first grandchild was born and now we have three! We moved 400 miles away from a home we lived in for 28 years so that we could see our grandkids regularly and so that they’d know who we are. Several years before retiring, I became a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. I remember very clearly, drooling over the catalog and wishing I could craft all day long and be a full time demonstrator. My wish came true and I love it! I can craft whenever I want (in between babysitting those precious grandchildren of mine). Life is good!
So as today begins, I’m thinking of my school teacher friends and all the kids with their new lunchboxes and new school supplies as they get ready to start the school year. To anyone starting school today or in the next few weeks, have a wonderful first day and a school year full of fun and new memories!
Onto Stampin’ Up! news!
There are only days left until Bonus Days are over. This promotion only happens once a year and it will end on Wednesday.
What are Bonus Days? For every $50 you spend this month, you will receive a $5 Bonus Days coupon and there’s no limit to how many you can earn! Once you place your online order, you’ll immediately receive an email from Stampin’ Up! with your Bonus Days coupon codes (one for every $50). Keep these in a safe place because in August (later this week), you’ll be able to use them but you’ll need those codes!
It’s a great time to get ink pads, dies or stamps you’ve had your eye on. Or stock up on cardstock you regularly use. Plus you’ll receive a card kit from me with all the paper and embellishments needed to make the card below (your kit will be in either Rococo Rose, Terracotta Tile, Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray or Purple Posy). Click hereto place an order today and start earning Bonus Days coupons! Use my host code below and you’ll receive an extra card kit!
Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!
Today I have a little box that is just the perfect size for a gift card AND I have a video!
If making boxes seems intimidating, trust me, they are easy. Most boxes follow the same type of instructions and once you’ve made a few, you can whip right through them. The hardest part is figuring out the dimensions and I’ve done that for you!
It’s also quite easy to make your own shredded paper for the inside. Simply cut your cardstock very thin, scrunch it up and you have your own homemade filler for the box. How easy is that?
All of the supplies I used for both boxes can be found in the supply list below and can easily be ordered over at my online store. Don’t forget that Bonus Days are here until the end of July which means for every $50 purchase, you’ll receive a $5.00 Bonus Days coupon to spend in August.
Top of the box: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ score at 1″ on all four sides
Bottom of the box: 4-1/8″ x 5-1/2″ score at 1″ on all four sides (don’t forget to cut a smidge off of two connecting sides)
Designer Series Paper: 3-1/4″ x 2″
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 the homepage of 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).
This is a layout you can use over and over again. Simply change the cardstock and designer series paper and you’ll have a completely different look! It’s so versatile!
Bundle Alert
When you purchase the Good Morning Magnolia Bundle, which includes the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set and the coordinating Magnolia Memory Dies, you’ll save 10%! Be sure to use the special bundle item number 151087. Click the image below to order yours today!
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 the homepage of 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).
In the month of July and August, all orders placed at my online store will receive all the paper and embellishments to create the card below (the kit you receive will be in one of the five 2019-2021 In Colors). You’ll also receive a PDF Tutorial so you can recreate the card over and over again!
Place an order before the end of July and Stampin’ Up! will send you a $5 Bonus Coupon for every $50 purchase (before shipping/tax). You’ll be able to redeem the coupon in August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you earn! Click hereto place an order!
