by Tracy | Apr 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Lately while creating in my craft room I’ve been trying to make several variations of the same card so that I’ll have a nice stash of cards to use! That means I have more than one card to share today! My cards were inspired by Jeanie Stark, a fellow Stampin’ Up! demo.
All of my cards use the same design but I changed them up with different paper and colors. All of the Designer Series Paper (DSP) comes from the Festive Birthday DSP and I have to say that I really love all of the bright, cheerful designs.
I always refer to the back of the package of paper or the catalog to see which colors coordinate and so, I used Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Crushed Curry and Whisper White. I stamped my sentiments in these same colors and cut them out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits which sit on top of one of the Layering Ovals Framelits.
The sentiments I used are included in the Watercolor Wishes Card Kit (a kit which includes a photopolymer stamp set and all of the supplies needed to make 20 different cards – you just need to supply adhesive).
The flower on each card was created with the Blossom Bunch Punch and I added an Enamel Shape to the center of each one.
If you’d like to create your own, the measurements are included below as well as all of the supplies I used for all of the cards.
Base of Card: 4-1/4″ x 11″ Score @ 5-1/2′
Cardstock: 3-3/8″ x 3-5/8″
Designer Series Paper: 3-1/8″ x 3-3/8″
Stamping Supplies – Click on any product below and you’ll head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store!
by Tracy | Apr 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hello, friend! I hope you had a fun weekend!
Last week I shared a card using the Hello Lovely Project Life Card Collection and today I have two more cards.
Card #1:
Crumb Cake base: 11″x 4-1/4″
Soft Sky: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Project Life Card: 3-3/4″ x 5″
Ink: Early Espresso
Stamp Set: The sentiment comes from the Oh Happy Day Card Kit which includes a photopolymer stamp set. I combined two of the sentiments to create Hello friend
Card #2
Crumb Cake base 11″x 4-1/4″
Old Olive 4″ x 5-1/4″
Project Life Card: 3-3/4″ x 5″
Ink: Old Olive
Stamp Set: Tin of Cards
If you have any questions about my cards today, don’t hesitate to ask!
Stamping Supplies: Click on any item below and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! online store!
by Tracy | Mar 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Before I tell you about my card, I want to remind you that TODAY is the LAST day of Sale-A-Bration! It’s the last day to receive free product for every $50 you purchase (before shipping/tax). Click here to head on over to my Stampin’ Up! online store where you can place an order and take a look at the catalogs that showcase the free products! Please note that as of this writing, these free products are NOT available: Card Tin, Glimmer Paper, Sparkle AND Seaside Embossing Folders.
Onto my card! Lately I’m all about making quick and easy cards and this card was definitely easy! Want to know what I used? One of the cards in the Hello Lovely Project Life Card Collection!
The card I used is one of the larger ones pictured on the right side of my picture above. I cut it down to 3-3/4″ x 5″. It’s layered on a piece of Tangerine Tango measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. The card base is a piece of Thick Whisper White measuring 11″x 4-1/4″.
My sentiment is from the stamp set Window Shopping from the Occasions catalog. It’s embossed onto a piece of Early Espresso cardstock using White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. I adhered it to my card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The cards in this set are meant for your photo albums but they can also be used to make cute cards! Give it a try!
Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you on Monday with another post!
Stamping Supplies – Below you’ll find a list of the supplies I used to make my card. Click on any of the pictures and you’ll be directed to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
by Tracy | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’ve had a few questions about the flower on the front of this box and how I was able to add dimension to it. If you missed the post with the box, you can see it HERE.
The flower is one of 22 dies in the Basket Builder Framelits Dies. To create dimension to this flat piece of paper, you need a Stampin’ Pierce Mat and a Paper Piercing Tool.
The mat was originally meant to protect your surface when using the paper piercing tool but it also works great with photopolymer stamps as it sometimes helps give more ink coverage. If you find that you can’t get a good image with your photopolymer stamp, try using the mat underneath your paper before stamping.
For this project, I simply used the blunt edge of the paper piercing tool to apply pressure to the middle of the flower. It’s that easy!
It’s hard to believe Sale-a-bration ends tomorrow! I wanted to take one last opportunity to tell you about the no-risk (seriously, no risk) way to get $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (your choice) PLUS two free stamp sets (again, your choice) for $99.
If you are considering placing an order over $99 or you have a big shopping list, why not purchase the starter kit? Here are some answers to a few questions you might have.
Will I be expected to hold parties and sell Stampin’ Up!?
Absolutely not. It is totally up to you. You can be your one and only customer, if that’s what you want.
Will I receive a discount?
Yes! You will receive at least a 20% discount on all Stampin’ Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories.
Do I have to sell or purchase a certain amount of product?
You have a FULL quarter to purchase or sell $300 worth of product. The quarter you join doesn’t count as it need to be a full quarter. I joined in April and had until September to make my minimum. If you don’t reach the minimum, you will simply be considered inactive and the Starter Kit is yours to keep. No one will pressure you to continue. That’s what makes this risk free!
Is it easy to sign up?
Yes! Simply go online HERE. Scroll down and click JOIN NOW . Read and agree to the Independent Demonstrator Agreement and then enter in your $125 worth of product and choose your two FREE stamp sets (the stamp sets are a perk of Sale-a-bration). Shipping is FREE with the Starter Kit.
What are some other benefits to purchasing the Starter Kit?
- You can see new catalogs early!
- You can preorder new product usually at least a month before the catalog goes live.
- You’ll receive the magazine Stampin’ Success four times a year filled with project ideas and business tips.
- Your purchases count towards your quarterly minimum.
Do you have more questions? If you do, PLEASE email me. I’m happy to answer any questions that you might have! I can be reached at: tracy@stampingwithtracy.com
If you’re super excited and ready to join now, click HERE!
by Tracy | Mar 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
This is my last post (for now) using Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper and the stamp set from the Oh Happy Day Card Kit.
You can see THIS POST and THIS POST for the other cards I made which will include the supplies needed and the dimensions to create each card. Any questions, please just ask!
by Tracy | Mar 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last Friday I shared a card I made using the beautiful Designer Series Paper, Floral Boutique. You can see that post HERE.
Today I have a several more cards that use this same paper!
Here are the measurements I used:
Night of Navy cardstock (base of card): 11″ x 4-1/4″ scored @ 5-1/2″
Whisper White cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 5-1/4″
Designer Series Paper: 2-1/4″ x 5″
I used the Stitched Shapes Framelits for each of the cards but the first two also use the Layering Ovals Framelits.
The 3rd and 4th card both also use the Layering Circles Framelits.
All of the cards today use the stamp set from the Oh Happy Day Card Kit. It really is a versatile set!
Stamping Supplies – Below are the products I used to create my card. Click on any of the pictures and you’ll be directed to my Stampin’ Up! online store. Once there, it’s easy to add an item to your cart. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Sale-a-bration is almost over!! For every $50, you can choose free gifts! Click here for more information!
Use the March host code and receive a free roll of Succulent Garden Ribbon. This offer is only available through me, Tracy Bradley, so please be sure that you see my name in the upper right hand corner when placing your online order. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code and you’ll receive host rewards!
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by Tracy | Mar 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Today I have another treat holder and this one was created with the Envelope Punch Board. I would hate for someone to shy away from this product thinking that it’s just for envelopes! I make many more boxes with it than I do envelopes!
The candy I used for the inside is actually quite small but I was able to cram fit six of them inside.
It is quite easy to make these and I have a picture tutorial as well as a few more samples at the end of the post!
You need to start with a 6″ x 6″ piece of paper and an Envelope Punch Board. If you haven’t used the Envelope Punch Board before, for this project you only need to look at the measurements at the top of the board and know where to punch and score. You’ll push down where it says to punch in the picture and score along the groove. Easy!
Line up one side of your paper at the 2-1/8″ mark. Punch and score!
Move your paper over to the 3-7/8″ mark. Punch and score.
This is what your paper should look like.
Repeat this step on the remaining three sides. It will look like this when you’re done.
You’ll cut on the score lines indicated in the picture below. These will be your flaps. Fold on all of the score lines.
This is how the box will be folded up but first, add adhesive.
I’ve used Tear and Tape on the four flaps. Bring the sides up and create your box!
The box won’t stay shut by itself so the vellum band keeps it closed. Cut a piece of vellum 7-1/2″ x 2″. Score at 1-1/4″, 2-1/2″, 5″ and 6-1/4″. Insert each end into the Scalloped Tag Topper punch. Wrap the vellum around the box and thread Baker’s Twine through the openings in the vellum. My sentiment was cut out with the Layering Ovals Framelits and slipped under the Baker’s Twine with a glue dot. I used the stamp set Birthday Blooms.
The Melon Mambo flower with a Brights Enamel Shape in the middle, was cut out using the Basket Builder Framelits Dies. It’s also attached with a glue dot.
I have to give credit to Jessica Walker, a fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrator for being the inspiration for my project today.
If you make one of these easy boxes, I’d love to see your creation!!
Below you’ll find the supplies I used to create my box. Click on any of the products and you’ll head right on over to my Stampin’ Up! online store. If you have any questions, please ask!
Stamping Supplies
Place an order this month using the Host Code and receive a roll of the beautiful Succulent Garden Ribbon! This offer is only available through me, Tracy Bradley, so please double check that my name is in the upper right hand corner when placing your online order. Your $50 order (before shipping and tax) will also qualify for a Sale-a-bration gift until March 31, 2017!
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by Tracy | Mar 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
I love it when I can make a pretty card quickly. That’s this card! The Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper is so beautiful that you really don’t have to add much else. Don’t you agree?
The base of my card is Night of Navy (11″ x 4-1/4″). I used Whisper White for the next layer (4″ x 5-1/4″) and the Designer Series Paper measures 5″ x 3-3/4″. The Daffodil Delight and Whisper White scallops were cut out with the Layering Oval Framelits. This is a great set of 16 Framelits that I use all the time.
The sentiment is from the Oh Happy Card Kit. The kit includes enough materials to make 20 different cards as well as this awesome photopolymer stamp set. The card kit is great but I will be honest and tell you that I bought the card kit so I could have the stamp set!
If you give this card a try, I’d love to see what you create!
Have a great weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday!
Below are the Stampin’ Up! products I used to create my card! Click on any of the products and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! online store. From there it’s easy to add an item to your shopping cart.
Product List
Sale-A-Bration ends next week! For every $50 purchase, you can receive FREE product!! Check it out here!
by Tracy | Mar 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you follow my blog, you know that I love my Big Shot die-cutting machine and use it ALL. THE. TIME. You can do so much with it!
It embosses, cuts out letters, numbers, shapes, words, banners, and so much more. I used to shy away from purchasing intricate dies because they were a great big pain to use. Trying to get all of the little pieces to release from the die was almost impossible. Now with several tools, it’s easy!
One problem that exists though, is keeping all of those itty bitty pieces from making a mess of your craft table and floor. Easy solution! Contain it all in a box!
One of the really useful tools for releasing the small pieces from the die, is the die brush pictured in my box (when purchased, you receive the die brush and foam pad) and I keep it inside my box. Once I cut out a shape, I bring it over to this box, place it on top of the foam and roll the brush all over it. The pieces easily release and stay in the box!
Another Stampin’ Up! product I also use to cut out the intricate dies is the Precision Base Plate. Click here to head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store where you’ll find information about the plate and a video!
I hope this tip has been helpful! You’ll spend less time cleaning all of those intricate pieces off the floor and more time crafting!
Product List – Clicking the products below will take you to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
Have a great day!
by Tracy | Mar 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Yesterday I shared a box filled with chocolate and today my project is the same box but I’ve added an opening to the front so the recipient can see the goodies inside! I used the Basket Bunch stamp set and matching Basket Builder Framelits Dies. If you’d like to see the tutorial for making the box, it can be seen HERE in yesterday’s post.
The opening was made using one of the 16 dies in the Layering Circle Framelits. This set also includes scalloped circles, like the one pictured below.
The next step is to add a piece of clear acetate or film over the opening. Be sure to add this BEFORE you assemble your box. Hmmm, wonder why I know that!?! Actually you can still maneuver a piece inside the box once you’ve assembled it but its trickier to do. You can use one of our Window Sheets for this step or in my case, I didn’t have any on hand but I did have some Clear Medium Envelopes and cut a piece of that. It worked fine!
My first box above, does have a covering over the opening and the one below doesn’t (I like it better when it is covered).
The sentiment is included in the same stamp set as the bunnies and eggs – Basket Bunch. The sentiment was stamped onto Whisper White card stock with Memento Ink. Then I trimmed it to the size I wanted and added the notches at the end.
I love to see YOUR creations so please email me and share your box!
Product List – When you click on any of the pictures below, you’ll be taken to that item in my Stampin’ Up! online store. From there it’s easy to add it to your cart!
Place an order in March
using the Host Code UAWUUQG4
and receive a roll of Succulent Garden ribbon!**
Be sure that you see my name in the upper right hand corner when you place your order.
** After placing your order, you are welcome to email me and request the color you’d like but I can’t guarantee that you’ll receive that particular color. I’ll place my orders for the ribbon after I close out the March Host Code at the end of the month. Once I receive all of the beautiful ribbon, I’ll send your roll off to you!
Sale-A-Bration ends next week! For every $50 you spend, you get to pick out free product, while supplies last!!
Click HERE, HERE and HERE to see the all of the free products you can earn during Sale-A-Bration! Please note: The Glimmer Paper and Card Tin have sold out!
by Tracy | Mar 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
During these final days of Sale-A-Bration, Stampin’ Up! has added new items from the catalog as freebies!! Yippee!!
Please note that you’ll need to add the item numbers below, NOT the regular codes found in the catalog.
The Glimmer Paper and Card Tin have sold out but now you have more options!
When placing your order, please use the Host Code, which can be found on the right side bar of my blog. You’ll receive a roll of Succulent Garden ribbon along with your thank you card!
Have a wonderful day!
by Tracy | Mar 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Yesterday I shared a project with a cute little bunny from the stamp set, Basket Bunch. The eggs decorating my box today also come from that stamp set AND they have matching Framelits which means, no fussy cutting! The sentiment is also included in the stamp set.
I created this box so that a peanut butter bunny I bought would fit inside (I’ll share that project tomorrow). This closed box is small but I was able to fit quite a few chocolate eggs inside.
Whenever I make a project such as this one, I create a template and you’ll find one for this box below. I write all of the dimensions on the back and this makes it so easy to recreate the project again! I’ve also included a pictorial tutorial below so let’s get started
Step 1: Cut your paper to 6-1/4″ x 5-3/4″. Score on the short side: 3/4″, 4-1/4″ and 5″
Score on the long side: 2″, 2-3/4″, 4-3/4″, 5-1/2″
With your paper snips, remove the sections shown below.
Step 2: Trim the flaps as indicated by the arrows. This helps your box close more easily.
Your box will look like this once you’ve snipped the flaps just a bit.
Step 3: Add Designer Series Paper to the front, if desired (I used a piece from the 2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack). You’ll use a piece that measures 1-7/8″ x 3-3/8″. Glue it to the area below your flap as indicated by the picture.
Step 4: Refer back to this template to see where to add your adhesive. Create the side of the box first. When folding the bottom of the box, the small flaps go in first, then the piece with adhesive. The piece without adhesive will go last and create the box.
Now, you’ll decorate the front of your box! I used the stamp set, Basket Bunch for my sentiment and the eggs. After stamping the sentiment with Memento Ink, I cut it out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits. The eggs were also stamped with Memento Ink and cut out with the Basket Builder Framelits Dies (purchase the stamp set and Framelits as a bundle and save 10% – see product list below). I colored the eggs with Pink Pirouette and Pool Party Stampin’ Write Markers (Subtles Collection).
If you create one of these boxes, I would love to see yours!! If you have any questions, please ask!
Products You’ll Need to Create Today’s Box
Click on any of the pictures below and you’ll head on over to my Stampin’ Up! online store. From there it’s easy to add an item to your cart! Please see the information about the March Host Code below and the extra surprise you’ll receive!
HOST CODE
When you use the March Host Code, I will send you an extra surprise in the mail with your thank you card. Each order from now until March 31st will receive a roll of the beautiful Succulent Garden ribbon. (I’m sorry but requests cannot be made for a particular color).
When placing your order, please be sure that you see my name in the upper right hand corner. This offer is only available through me, Tracy Bradley. Your gorgeous ribbon will be sent to you in early April (giving me time to close the host code, order the ribbon and send it off to you)!.
March Host Code: UAWUUQG4
