by Tracy | Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Using colorful, beautiful paper as the focal point makes for a quick and easy card!
The paper I’ve used for my card comes from the Petal Garden Designer Series stack which is part of the Petal Garden Suite. It comes with 48 sheets of double-sided 6″ x 6″ paper. The coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors are Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum and Whisper White. Stampin’ Up! makes it so easy to know which colors to use with any of their Designer Series Paper. This is really important to me when I’m creating a card because I don’t want to waste my time wondering what colors go with a particular paper.
I used Old Olive as the base of my card with a layer of Pool Party on top.
The sentiment was stamped in Calypso Coral using the stamp set, You’re So Sweet and cut out with the Layering Circles Framelits. The scalloped circle is also cut out using these Framelits.
The sentiment sits on top of Pool Party card stock cut out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits. I love how these Framelits coordinate so well with the all of the Layering Framelits!
The leaf on the circle was stamped in Old Olive using the stamp set, Oh So Eclectic. I really, really like the watercolor look of this stamp.
The card is finished off with the Glitter Enamel Dots which I’m happy to say are back in stock!
I love hearing from YOU! If you have a question or want to share your thoughts about today’s card, please leave a comment!
Below you’ll find all of the supplies I used to create today’s card. Click on any of the products and you’ll head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store. For every $50 purchase before shipping/tax, you’ll receive a $5 coupon from Stampin’ Up! that you can use in August! Woo hoo!!! Use the July host code NWPUZN62 and you’ll receive a gift from me!
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Have a great weekend!
by Tracy | Jul 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Several weeks ago I received this beautiful card from my Team Leader, Dawn. I love all the colors she used and her choice to add a black butterfly. It really stands out! Dawn also used silver metallic thread behind the Starburst Punch (new!), a technique I really like! Dawn loves glitter and if you look closely at the picture below, you can see that she added glitter to the butterflies, using the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush. Such a fun touch!
Dawn used:
- the beautiful Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper along with Lemon Lime Twist and Soft Sky cardstock.
- Move Me Thinlits and Basic Black cardstock to create the butterfly and Soft Sky for the “base” of the butterfly
- Starburst punch and 1-3/4″ Circle Punch behind the butterfly
- Lemon Lime Twist cardstock cut at both ends with the Triple Banner Punch
- Silver Metallic Thread underneath the Lemon Lime Twist starburst
- Fabulous Flamingo stamp set to stamp the small butterflies with Soft Sky ink and then some Wink of Stella for a sparkly finish to the butterflies
Below you’ll find all of these products with a link to my Stampin’ Up! online store if you’d like to purchase any of these supplies!
Stamping Supplies
Just a few more days to receive a $5 coupon for every $50 in product you purchase (before tax/shipping). You’ll be able to redeem the coupon in August!
by Tracy | Jul 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Happy Monday!
Yesterday I shared a card I made using the Move Me Thinlits Dies. These thinlits were not on my original “want to have” list but after seeing numerous cards using the butterfly die, I was hooked!
This is not your ordinary set of dies! Using the die in the upper right hand corner will create an interactive card with a stamped image that appears to flutter. Yes, flutter! (You can see it in action in the video below!)
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by Tracy | Jul 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Welcome to my new and improved blog! For many months now my blog, behind the scenes, just hasn’t been working correctly. When I found someone who could help me, I decided to refresh my banner and the overall look and feel of my blog. I couldn’t be happier! Christina Celona did a wonderful job and was so easy to work with!
Onto today’s card! The star of this card is the gorgeous Foil Frenzy Designer Series Paper. You have to see this paper in person as pictures just don’t do it justice! It’s really heavy too so it would be great for creating boxes or bags.
The butterfly on my card was made using a new set of Framelits for the Big Shot called Move Me. I’m a sucker for anything with butterflies.
My sentiment is from the stamp set Awesomely Artistic. I heat embossed “Friend” onto a piece of Basic Black and then cut it out with one of the dies in the Bunch of Banners Framelits. The small die worked perfectly for this word!
The brand new Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals were just the right size for the back of the butterfly.
This really is an easy card to create and the Foil Frenzy DSP is stunning! If you’d like to purchase any of the products I used to make today’s card, click on any of the items below and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! online store!
Stamping Supplies
Just a few days left to receive a $5.00 coupon for every $50 that you spend. Shop this month and use your coupon next month! There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn in July or redeem in the month of August!
by Tracy | Jul 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Just a quick note to let you know that I won’t be posting again until Saturday or Sunday. Normally I post on Fridays and Saturdays but my blog is getting a refresh!! I’ll have a new banner and the blog will have a different feel to it! I’m very excited! I think it will be set to go live sometime Friday or perhaps Saturday. I hope you’ll stop by and see my new look!
by Tracy | Jul 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
How would you like to make three beautiful cards in the comfort of your home with a set of supplies where everything has been cut, scored, punched and embossed for you? All you would need to supply is ink, adhesive and the Hello Friend stamp set (or one from your collection).
If this sounds like something you’d like to receive, place a $50 order at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the Hello Friend To Go Class Host Code ( YYEE33GS) and I’ll send you your supply kit! You’ll also receive a 10 page color PDF with pictures and instructions to make the cards.
Would you like a sneak peek of one of the cards? Here you go!
For all of the details, click here!
Bonus Days are here!
Receive a $5.00 coupon for every $50 you spend!
Redeem the coupon in August!
After you place your order, an email will be sent with the code you’ll need to redeem your $5.00 coupon in August!
There’s no limit to the amount of coupons you can receive or redeem!
by Tracy | Jul 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Yesterday I posted the Gate Fold Card I made using the new DSP Naturally Eclectic. I made the card specifically so that I could put a gift card inside and I gave it to a male. I’ll admit that most of the cards I make are usually given to a women so I had to go through my stash of paper to pick a sheet of paper that wasn’t too girlie.
I did promise that I’d have a picture tutorial and I’m sorry that I’m posting it late today. My husband and I went away for a few days, just the two of us, and I wasn’t able to get this done once we got home. Fun can be exhausting!
I really think you’ll enjoy making this card. If you give it a try, I’d LOVE it if you’d email me a picture! Let’s get started!
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by Tracy | Jul 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Happy Monday! Today I want to share a Double Gate Fold card. My team leader, Dawn Griffith, made one several weeks ago and I knew I wanted to give it a try! It looks complicated but it really isn’t!
It won’t fit inside a regular sized envelope so I made one using the Envelope Punch Board. I actually sent this one off the other day to give to someone for their graduation.
A belly band wraps around the card to hold it together. I included two gift cards inside so it was pretty bulky. It’s important to add your gift cards AND the cardstock inside the card before wrapping the belly band around. That way you can be sure that the belly band will fit!
When you take the belly band off and pull it open, it looks like this. Open it again and it reveals the inside sentiment and in my case, the gift cards too!
I’ll be back tomorrow with a picture tutorial showing you how to make this fun card as well as the supply list.
Have a wonderful day!
by Tracy | Jul 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Have you ever sat down to make a card and then realized you were just staring into space because you didn’t know where to begin? Or do you have limited time and want to be able to quickly create a card to send or give? If so, my To Go Classes will make it easy to create!
You’ll receive all the supplies you need to create 3 beautiful cards (you’ll just need to supply stamps, ink and adhesive). This is a perfect way to try out new products and see them in person! In the Hello Friend class you’ll see paper embossed with new folders, receive pieces punched out of the Daisy Punch and more!
Here’s How It Works!
Simply place an order of $50 or more (before shipping/tax) at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the TO GO CLASS HOST CODE. Using this code will alert me that you would like the monthly kit. Each time I advertise a new Class To Go, I’ll post a new host code.
The Hello Friend To Go Class Host Code is: YYEE33GS
Please be sure that you’re ordering from me, Tracy Bradley. You’ll see my name in the upper right hand corner on the Stampin’ Up! online ordering page. (Directions on how to enter the host code can be found at the bottom of this post).
BONUS DAYS REMINDER: Don’t forget that for every $50 you spend (before shipping/tax) at my Stampin’ Up! online store during the month of July, you’ll earn a $5.00 coupon to use on an order in August. There’s no limit to how many you can earn or redeem! Immediately after you place your order, you’ll receive an email with a special code. Save the code and put it in a safe place!
What Happens After You Place Your Order?
- Approximately 7 days after your order has been placed, I’ll send you a kit to make 3 cards. Your kit will include: precut paper that’s been scored, punched, die cut and embossed (please note that I cannot send you stamped images per Stampin’ Up! policy). You’ll just need to supply stamps, ink and adhesive.
- Within 24 hours, I’ll send you a color PDF with instructions, pictures, and a list of supplies needed to complete the cards (your PDF will be sent to the email address you used when you placed your order). Print out the PDF and add it to a binder so that you can refer to it over and over again.
- Within 24-48 hours, I’ll send you an invitation to join my exclusive VIP Facebook group. Click here to see all the benefits of becoming a VIP!
Are There Any Perks When Ordering a To Go Class?
- Yes!! Every time you participate in my To Go Classes, you’ll receive a point. Once you’ve earned 4 points, you can choose a stamp set of your choice valued at $17.00 or less (host sets are not valid with this offer). I will contact you after your fourth order is placed to find out which stamp set you’d like me to send to you (and shipping is on me)!
- You’ll automatically become one of my VIPs! Click here to read all about my VIP Program!
Where Do I Enter the Host Code?
Entering the host code is easy! When you add an item to your Shopping Bag, a window will pop up. Choose “View Shopping Bag” and the picture below will appear. Type the host code in the bottom left corner and click APPLY. Check that my name is in the top, upper right corner ( if you’d like to enlarge this picture, simply click it).
What Will I Need to Complete The Projects This Month?
Everything will be included in your kit except stamps, ink and adhesive. The featured stamp set is Hello Friend. If you don’t already own it, you can substitute it with another set in your collection or add it to your order to qualify for the kit. You’ll also need ink and adhesive. I recommend using Fast Fuse when adhering embossed pieces but Snail will also work.
Supplies Needed to Complete Your Kit – Click on any of the products below to purchase them at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
The Hello Friend To Go Class Host Code is: YYEE33GS
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Click here to place an order!
by Tracy | Jul 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
I am very appreciative of every order placed through me! To show my appreciation, I’ve created perks just for my customers. Here’s what it means to be a Stamping with Tracy VIP!
- You’ll receive an exclusive invitation to join my Facebook VIP Group. You’ll want to join because:
- You’ll have a chance to win prizes! At least twice a month, we’ll have Prize Patrol where random members will win a prize.
- I’ll post at least two Card Recipe PDFs each month. Each Card Recipe will include a picture of a project, directions, measurements and a supply list. Add them to a binder so you can refer to them again and again. Card Recipes on the Facebook group will not be posted anywhere else.
- You can ask questions about Stampin’ Up! products you’ve purchased or that you’re thinking about purchasing. I’ll always give you honest feedback. If I don’t care for a product, I’ll tell you and explain why.
- This will be a place where you can share YOUR beautiful projects.
- You’ll be part of a community of crafters, the best kind of people!
- Receive a FREE Annual Catalog. When the new catalog comes out, if you’ve placed an order within the last six months, I’ll automatically send one to you. If you haven’t recently ordered but would like a catalog, email me to request one.
- Receive FREE Seasonal Catalogs. When the new catalogs come out, if you’ve placed an order within the last six months, I’ll automatically send one to you. If you haven’t recently ordered but would like a catalog, email me to request one.
- Be the first to shop my retired products when they become available.
Please allow 24-48 hours after you’ve placed your order to receive your exclusive Facebook VIP invitation. This is a closed group and only those who have ordered from me will be invited.
Let me spoil you!
by Tracy | Jul 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you’re a coffee lover, you’re going to love the new Coffee Cafe Bundle! The bundle includes the Coffee Cafe stamp set and the Coffee Cups Framelits Dies. You can purchase these items separately but you save 10% with the bundle.
These two products are part of the Coffee Break Suite which also includes Designer Series Paper with a matching pack of cardstock and Corrugated Elements (corrugated paper in oval, tag and heart designs). I’ve included all of these products in the Stamping Supplies at the end of the post.
The stamp set, Coffee Cafe, comes in photopolymer and includes 16 stamps. The Coffee Cups Framelits Dies includes 13 dies. If this sounds like a set you’re considering, I’ve got a video from Stampin’ Up! for you! Just scroll down, click it and you’ll head over to the Stampin’ Up! YouTube channel (my blog is experiencing some quirks right now and videos won’t play which is why you’ll head over to YouTube).
Don’t forget that with the Bonus Days special, you’ll receive a $5.00 coupon for every $50 you spend, before shipping/tax. Right after you place your order, you’ll be emailed a code that you can then apply to an order in August!
Here’s the video! Enjoy!
Stamping Supplies – Click on any item below for more information or to place an order!
Ready to place an order? Click here!
by Tracy | Jul 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend! It was extremely hot in my neck of the woods. Thank goodness for air conditioning!
Today’s card is one that I almost didn’t post. I made it about a month ago and several times I thought about sharing it and then changed my mind at the last minute. After completing it I wished I had blended the colors more so I put it away. But I’ve learned that just because I don’t care for something, it doesn’t mean that it won’t appeal to someone else!
I placed color down on Shimmery White cardstock using the Bermuda Bay and Old Olive Watercolor pencils and then went over it all with the Aqua Painter. I cut Happy Birthday out in Bermuda Bay, three times, and layered them on top of each other for dimension. I gave it a finishing touch with several sparkly rhinestones.
The Stampin’ Up! products I used to create my card are listed below for easy shopping. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
Stamping Supplies
Bonus Days are here during the month on July! For every $50 in product you spend, before shipping/ tax, Stampin’ Up! will email you a Bonus Days $5.00 coupon that you can redeem in August. There’s no limit to the amount of coupons you can earn! Ready to place an order? Click here to head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store!
