by Tracy | May 19, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Free Tutorial
It’s Tuesday and I have a free tutorial for you!
I created today’s card using the retiring Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper which is available while supplies last or June 2, 2020. The sentiment was cut out using the very popular Stitched So Sweetly Dies which are returning in the new Annual Catalog. Yay! I love these dies! You can access your free tutorial below the Supply List!
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My Mini Card Sampler is available until Saturday, May 23rd. With a minimum $35 order you’ll receive 4 card kits all prepped and ready for you to assemble (you’ll need to supply ink, adhesive and a stamp set). Click here for all the details!
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by Tracy | May 18, 2020 | Card Kit, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
My Mini Card Sampler is now available but only for a limited time.
Here’s how you can earn my FREE Mini Card Sampler:
- Place a minimum $35 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
- Use my special Mini Card Sampler Host Code when placing your order: ZBRVFWX4
- Place your order on or before Saturday, May 23, 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:
- All the paper and embellishments needed to make 4 cards. The paper will be cut, scored, embossed 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.
All the Other Important Stuff
- Your kits will ship first-class mail no later than Friday, May 29, 2020 and will be mailed to the address used on your online order.
- Your PDF Tutorial will be emailed to you within 36 hours.
- When using the Mini 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.
- Limit 1 kit per person
The special Mini Card Sampler HOST CODE will close at the end of the day on Saturday, May 23, 2020 and after that date, the card sampler will no longer be available.
Expected ship date of the kits is Friday, May 29, 2020.
Please note: The paper used to create the cards in the Mini Card Sampler kits include Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper, Best Dressed Designer Series Paper, and Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper. These products are currently on the Last Chance List and available while supplies last or June 2, 2020. The stamp set, Layered with Kindness, was used on one of the cards and is also available while supplies last or June 2, 2020. All these products can be found in the supply list below.
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Supply List for the Mini 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 Mini Card Sampler host code (please do not use host code if your order is over $150 – see above).
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by Tracy | May 15, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting
Do you save all your scraps of Designer Series Paper? If you said, yes, I’ve got a card for you!
I started with a piece of Basic Black cardstock that measured 5-1/4″x 4″. Then I cut my scraps of Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper (on sale and available while supplies last) into 1″ wide strips (the first two pieces were about 8″ long). With the strips hanging off of the cardstock (they’ll be trimmed off later), I began by placing down the first diagonal strip, beginning in the upper left hand corner. The next long strip was placed down beside it, to the right. Once I figured out where I wanted all the pieces to go, I glued them down being careful to evenly space each one. Then I turned the cardstock over and cut all the pieces hanging off the paper. That piece was then glued to a Basic Black cardstock base. The inspiration for my card comes from fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Cathy Autrey, who made such a beautiful card using this technique that I couldn’t wait to give it a try!
The sentiment used on my card comes from the stamp set, Kindness & Compassion. This set is retiring and will be guaranteed available until May 22nd, and after that, only while supplies last. I cut the sentiment using the Stitched Rectangle Dies and a die-cutting machine.
Get those scraps out and give this technique a try!
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Sale: $8.05
Price: $11.50
Measurements
- Basic Black cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
- Basic Black cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic Black cardstock: scrap for rectangle
- Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper: strips that are 1″ wide in various lengths
- Whisper White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″ (inside of card)
- Whisper White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
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by Tracy | May 13, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting
Before sharing today’s card, I want to let you know about some information I incorrectly stated the other day. In the eleven years I’ve been with Stampin’ Up!, bundles have never returned in a new catalog. I assumed that tradition would continue but I was wrong. Several bundles are making a return in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog (which debuts on June 3, 2020). One of those bundles is the So Sentimental Bundle. It was introduced in the January – June 2020 Mini Catalog and it’s been a hot item ever since and hard to keep on the shelves. I couldn’t be happier that the bundle price will continue but I apologize for stating incorrect information. Never assume, right?
To create today’s card I used the So Sentimental Bundle which includes the stamp set So Sentimental and the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.
I also used two designs from the beautiful Best Dressed Designer Series Paper pack. In the card above, I used Old Olive ink to stamp the sentiment and used Lovely Lipstick (a retiring In Color) in the card below.
I made ten of these cards last night to send out to customers who have recently made a purchase through my online store. Definitely a quick and easy card to make with this pretty paper!
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Happy Crafting! Stay safe and healthy!
by Tracy | May 12, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Free Tutorial
It’s Tuesday and I have a free PDF Tutorial for you! If you missed the original post for this card, you can see it here. You can access your free tutorial below the Supply List.
This card includes two retiring products. The stamp set, Seriously the Best, is guaranteed to be available until May 22, 2020 but the paper I used, Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper is available while supplies last!
Happy Crafting!
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Last month’s Paper Pumpkin kit was extremely popular and sold out much earlier than expected. The June Paper Pumpkin kit is filled with sunshine! Subscribe here by June 10th but hurry, in case this kit sells out too. Want more information? Click here for video about this month’s kit!
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by Tracy | May 11, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Quick & Easy Card
To create today’s card I used Best Dressed 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. This beautiful paper debuted in the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog and sadly, it’s retiring. It includes 48 sheets of 2-sided paper. I love the soft floral side of the paper.
I used Lovely Lipstick cardstock for the base of the card and the sentiment was stamped in Lovely Lipstick ink (using the stamp set, Timeless Tropical). This beautiful color is one of five retiring 2018-2020 In Colors. Each year five new colors are introduced and five colors retire. I’m sad to see this beautiful shade of pink retiring as I’ve loved using it. Some products in the retiring colors collections have already sold out and everything in these colors is available while supplies last.
Retiring 2018-2020 In Colors
I used the Stitched So Sweetly Dies to cut out the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper and the sentiment. These dies, along with the coordinating stamp set, So Sentimental, will be returning in the new Annual Catalog (yay!!) but the So Sentimental Bundle which includes the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and the stamp set So Sentimental (and saves you 10%) will not be returning. The products are returning but the bundle price is not.
Edited on 5-13-20: I stated incorrect information in the paragraph above. I’ve been with Stampin’ Up! for eleven years and bundles, along with their discounted prices, have NEVER returned in a new catalog. I just found out that several bundles WILL BE carrying over into the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog and the So Sentimental Bundle is one that WILL BE returning. I’m so sorry for any confusion!!
The Purple Posy cardstock was embossed using the Subtle 3D embossing folder and a die-cutting machine.
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May Card Sampler
Today’s the last day to receive my May Card Sampler with a minimum $50 order. Use the special host code RXQPTJ7J when placing your order and you’ll receive 6 card kits, a PDF Tutorial and a half sheet of Champagne Rhinestones. Click here for all the details!
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Hundreds of Stampin’ Up! products are retiring with many on sale. Everything is while supplies last except for stamp sets which are guaranteed available until May 22nd. Check out all the retiring products here.
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by Tracy | May 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of my favorite punches, the Starburst Punch, is retiring and is now on the Low Inventory List which means it will be selling out soon. If you follow me, you know I love my die-cutting machine but I also enjoy using punches and this one will be greatly missed. Below I’m sharing past projects using the Starburst Punch. Please note: some of the samples below contain products that have retired or are now on the retiring list.
Edited to Add: When I wrote this post last week, the Starburst Punch was on the Low Inventory List. Stampin’ Up! must have received an extra shipment because while it is still retiring, it’s no longer on the Low Inventory List. In years past, once an item appeared on that list, it meant it would be gone soon. The good news is that there’s still more time to add it to your collection!
On the first two cards, I paired the Starburst punch with the Stitched Shapes Dies.
In all the projects below, I used the Starburst Punch with the 2″ Circle Punch.
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by Tracy | May 7, 2020 | Card Sampler, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
My May Card Sampler is now available but for a limited time!
Here’s how you can earn my FREE May Card Sampler:
- Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
- Use my special May Card Sampler Host Code when placing your order: RXQPTJ7J
- Place your order on or before Monday, May 11, 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 half-sheet of Champagne Rhinestones with plenty left over for future projects
- All the paper and embellishments needed to make 6 cards (2 each of three designs). The paper will be cut, scored, embossed 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.
- You’ll earn at least one Bradley Point.
All the Other Important Stuff
- Your kits will ship first-class mail no later than Monday, May 18, 2020 and will be mailed to the address used on your online order.
- Your PDF Tutorial will be emailed to you within 24 hours.
- When using the May 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.
- Limit 1 kit per person
The special May Card Sampler HOST CODE will close at the end of the day on Monday, May 11, 2020 and after that date, the card sampler will no longer be available.
Expected ship date of the kits is Monday, May 18, 2020.
Please note: The paper used to create the May Card Sampler kits includes Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. This paper is currently on the Last Chance List and is available while supplies last or June 2, 2020.
Click here to place an order!
Supplies Needed to Complete the May 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 May Card Sampler host code (please do not use host code if your order is over $150 – see above).
Click here to place an order
If you aren’t sure how to use a host code, click here!
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
by Tracy | May 6, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Layering Squares Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies
Before sharing my card with you today, I wanted to let you know that the Stitched So Sweetly Dies are on the Low Inventory List again. Once they go into Backorder status, there’s no indication how long the wait will be before they are back in stock. Click here to see if they’re still in stock.
Today’s card features the stamp set, Seriously the Best. I love stamps with big bold sentiments and I was hoping this set would carry over into the new catalog but sadly, it isn’t. All retiring stamp sets will have guaranteed availability until May 22, 2020 and after that date, only while supplies last.
Doesn’t this paper get you into a tropical frame of mind? My card on Monday was also made using Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper and if you missed it, you can see it here. This paper debuted in the Mini Catalog and is on the retiring list. The coordinating colors are: Mango Melody, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Grapefruit Grove, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Real Red, Soft Sea Foam, Soft Suede, So Saffron and Whisper White. Stampin’ Up! takes the guesswork out of figuring out which colors to use with their papers!
After adhering the Tropical Oasis DSP to the Mango Melody cardstock, I wrapped Linen Thread around the paper three times, tied a knot and then made a bow. The sentiment was cut out using the Stitched Shapes Dies (also on the Low Inventory List) and then adhered to a piece of Mango Melody cardstock, cut out with the Layering Squares Dies. Stampin’ Dimensionals were added to the back to give it a nice pop. To complete the card, I added three Gilded Gems. All the measurements I used can be found below the Supply List.
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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).
Measurements
- Old Olive cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Mango Melody cardstock; 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Mango Melody cardstock: scrap for scalloped square
- Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Whisper White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
- Whisper White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″ for inside of the card
Click here to see all retiring products!
Stamp sets have guaranteed availability until May 22, 2020 and after that date, only while supplies last. Everything else is available while supplies last or June 2, 2020.
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by Tracy | May 5, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Free Tutorial
My Tuesday Tutorials are back! Today’s FREE PDF Tutorial is for the card I shared yesterday. Two products I used to create today’s card are currently on the Retiring List and will only be available while supplies last or June 2, 2020: Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper and Springtime Impressions Dies. The Springtime Impressions Dies were used to create the butterfly and they are on sale (originally 29.00, on sale for $11.60)! To see yesterday’s post, click here. You can access the free tutorial below the Supply List.
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by Tracy | May 4, 2020 | Die-Cutting, Fun Fold Card, Quick & Easy Card
Today’s card features the Springtime Impressions Dies. This set of dies is on the Retiring List and on sale for a great price!
Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper, which debuted in the Mini Catalog, is also retiring. I love all the vibrant colors and tropical feel of this paper.
This gate-fold card is really quick and easy to make. The base of the card is a single piece of Old Olive cardstock. To create the gate, the So Saffron cardstock is scored in two places (you can find all the measurements below the supply list).
The butterfly has one Mini Stampin’ Dimensional down its center and is positioned so that it covers both sides of the fold. The sentiment was stamped onto Whisper White cardstock using Old Olive ink and was cut out using the Ornate Frames Dies. These dies debuted in the Holiday Mini Catalog and currently can’t be found in a catalog but are available for purchase here. They will be carrying over into the new Annual Catalog which debuts on June 3rd.
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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).
Sale: $11.60
Price: $29.00
Measurements for Today’s Card
- Old Olive cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
- So Saffron cardstock: 8″ x 5-1/4″ score @ 2″ & 6″
- So Saffron cardstock: scrap for butterfly
- Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper: (2) 5″ x 1-3/4″
- Whisper White cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Whisper White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
Many products from the Annual Catalog and January – June 2020 Mini Catalog are retiring, some with discounted prices, and everything is while supplies last or June 2, 2020. To see all the retiring products, click here!
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The Ornate Garden Suite is just one of the new suite of products available in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog which debuts on June 3, 2020. Stampin’ Up! has released these products early and they are available now. Click here to see a full 3 page PDF flyer of these fun new products. You can purchase the products here.
by Tracy | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Stitched So Sweetly Dies are back in stock! These dies debuted in the Mini Catalog and have been on backorder but are now available for purchase.
Below are a few cards I’ve shared using these fun dies! Click on the picture of the card to see the original blog post.
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My April Card Sampler is available until tomorrow, 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!
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