by Tracy | Aug 12, 2023 | Happy Birthday Card
Thanks so much for your understanding as to why I haven’t been posting. I arrived home a few days ago after being at my mom’s house for four months but I plan to go back in a few weeks. My Mom lived in her home for 53 years! We contacted a realtor and will be selling our family home. My sister and I have been working hard each day to go through all of our mom’s things, which has been excruciating. She loved Christmas and decorated her house so that it was a magical place. Last week we went through her Christmas decorations and I will be bringing quite a lot of them home with me (so many memories!!). Since my dad passed away first, we didn’t have to take the house apart and I really didn’t understand how very hard it is to disassemble someone’s life. My heart goes out to everyone who’s already done this.
I still won’t be posting every day but today I do have two cards to share that I made a few weeks ago. They both use the same products but I used different Designer Series Paper for each one. Both cards were made with the Wanted to Say Dies, Scalloped Contours Dies and one of the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders.
For this first card, the base of my card is Bubble Bath cardstock. Then I added a piece of Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper to the front of the card. I used the Scalloped Contours Dies to cut a piece of Basic White cardstock and then cut another piece of Basic White cardstock to fit on the scalloped rectangle but first I ran it through one of the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the scalloped rectangle and adhered it to the front of the card.
Next, I used the Wanted to Say Dies to cut the words, Happy Birthday. I used Bubble Bath for the background piece and Basic White for the actual words. I adhered the two pieces together and then added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back to adhere it to the card front.
To complete my card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside.
For this next card, I used Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper and Berry Burst cardstock.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. 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.
The Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Measurements
- Bubble Bath or Berry Burst cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″
- Bubble Bath cardstock (background for words): approx. 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
- Berry Burst cardstock (Happy Birthday): approx. 3-1/4″ x 2″
- Berry Burst (embossed): 3-3/4″ x 2-1/2″
- Basic White (scalloped rectangle): approx. 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″
- Basic White cardstock (embossed): 3-3/4″ x 2-1/2″
- Basic White cardstock (Happy Birthday): 3-1/4″ x 2″
- Basic White cardstock (background for words): approx. 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
- Basic White (inside): 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Fresh as a Daisy or Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper: 5-1/4″ x 4″
Until I’m back posting regularly, I’m still offering Double Bradley Points for orders $50 or more!
With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit
This kit includes:
- 8 treat packages
- 8 note cards
- 8 coordinating envelopes
- 1 photopolymer stamp set
- 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
- Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
- Adhesives
- Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
- Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path
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Kits Collection Sale
The Stampin’ Up! Kits Collections are on sale this month. You can save up to 30%! Click here to shop the Kits Collection (check out the new kit below)!
New Kit – Festive Tags
This kit includes:
- Enough supplies to create 15 gift tags—3 each of 5 designs
- Printed tags, printed die cuts and stickers, adhesive, and embellishments
- Includes printed sentiments in English, French, German, and Dutch
- Finished tag size range: 1-1/2″ x 2″ (3.8 x 5.1 cm) to 2-1/2″ x 3″ (6.4 x 7.6 cm)
- Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, and Real Red
Click here to shop the Festive Tags Kit
Bonus Days
It’s time to redeem the coupons you earned in July!
Host Code
This is the last day to use the host code DMUVGJFX to receive a package of 2022-2024 In Color Pearls with your $50 or more order.
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Mar 29, 2023 | Embossing, Embossing Folders
Demonstrators will be able to take a peek at the new Annual Catalog today at noon, Mountain Time. This catalog will go live on May 2, 2023. Later today, I will post again and let you know which colors are retiring. If you have subscribed to my blog, you will NOT get a notice that I’ve written a post. Notifications go out at 8:00 am Pacific each morning so any post I write after eight in the morning, goes out the following day to my post notification subscribers. You’ll have to come back here later today to check my blog post.
I am currently at my mom’s as she’s having surgery this Friday. My blog posts may be sporadic for the next week or so. I’m trying to schedule my posts ahead of time but it may not happen. Thanks for your understanding.
UPDATE: All the Mystery Boxes are Gone! I will have more in the near future! Update on Mystery Boxes: I have one box left. PLEASE contact me if you’d like one before placing your order so you aren’t disappointed that I don’t have one for you. Please see THIS POST for the all the information about my Mystery Boxes, including the host code.
Today’s card was made using an Online Exclusive Specialty Designer Series Paper called Naturally Gilded. I also used the Painted Labels Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Cup of Tea stamp set and one of the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders.
I started with a piece of Thick Very Vanilla cardstock for the base of my card. Then I cut a piece of Gold Foil and adhered it to the base of the card. I took a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using one of the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders. Because this is a smaller embossing folder, I had to run it through the machine twice.
I cut a piece of Naturally Gilded Designer Series Paper and adhered it to the embossed Very Vanilla and then adhered that piece to the Gold Foil. I then embossed the sentiment using the stamp set, Cup of Tea, Versamark and Gold Embossing Powder (if you haven’t embossed before, I’ve included directions below). Embossing anything on a card always adds a bit of elegance to it, don’t you think? I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut the sentiment out. Next, I used the Painted Labels Dies to cut the decorative circle out of Gold Foil and then adhered the sentiment to it. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
To complete my card, I added three gold Festive Pearls to the front of the card.
Here’s another version of the card using Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper. I didn’t want to cover up the design on the paper so I moved the panel of Designer Series Paper over to the left. I used Flirty Flamingo cardstock, Flirty Flamingo ink and Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
Here’s another version using Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper, Petal Pink cardstock, Sweet Sorbet ink and Brushed Brass Butterflies.
How to Heat Emboss
Prepare your cardstock by rubbing the Embossing Buddy (an anti-static pouch that can be found in the Embossing Additions Tool Kit) over the surface of the paper as it 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 and then shake off any excess. Before applying heat to your paper, heat the Heat Tool first so your paper won’t warp (about 10 seconds). Direct the heat over your image and watch as your image becomes shiny and beautiful!
Supply List
Measurements
These measurements and colors pertain to the first card. All the measurements are the same for all three cards.
- Thick Very Vanilla cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Very Vanilla cardstock (embossed): 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Very Vanilla cardstock (sentiment): approx. 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″
- Gold Foil Sheet: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Gold Foil Sheet (decorative circle): approx. 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
- Naturally Gilded Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 2-1/4″
Request an Annual Catalog
If you aren’t a current customer of mine, place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and then fill out the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Request Form here.
If you don’t want to place an order but would like a catalog, I can send you a PayPal invoice. Simply send me an email (click the “Email Me” button on the sidebar) with your name and address. The PayPal invoice will be sent in early April when I know the cost of the catalog and postage.
I’ve had a few forms filled out by people who are not current customers of mine. Unfortunately, I will not be able to honor those requests. Complimentary copies of the catalog are a perk for those that order from me. Thanks for your understanding!
Host Code
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Stampin’ Up! Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit
All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit
When you subscribe to this month’s kit, you’ll get a FREE box organizer! The organizer can be customized to different sizes of compartments, depending on what you want to store. It’s a great way to keep track of products from past kits. Subscribe today to get the April kit and the free box organizer!
This kit includes:
- 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
- 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
- Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
- Unique embellishments and twine.
- Adhesives to complete the projects.
- Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
- FREE box organizer
Order must be placed by April, 10, 2023
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
Click here to order this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit!
Online Exclusives
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Enjoy your day!
by Tracy | Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
The colors for today’s card was inspired by fellow demonstrator, Susan Campfield. The card isn’t on her blog but I saw it on Instagram. I thought the colors she used were so beautiful together that I wanted to create my own card! I used the stamp set, Limited Edition, one of the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders, Stylish Shapes Dies and the Layering Circles Dies.
I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock for the base of my card. Then I layered a piece of Highland Heather cardstock with Fresh Freesia cardstock and adhered it to the front of the card (I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Highland Heather returns and Fresh Freesia is added to the collection). You can find all the measurements I used below the Supply List.
I cut four 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ cardstock squares out of Pool Party, Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather. Then I placed them in one of the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders and ran them through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock, adhered the squares to it and then adhered the square to the front of the card. I cut a piece of Highland Heather cardstock and ran it through the Cut & Emboss Machine using the same embossing folder. After adhering it to the front of the card, I added three Glossy Dots to the strip.
I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Highland Heather ink and the stamp set, Limited Edition. Next, I cut it out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I cut a scalloped circle out of Fresh Freesia cardstock using the Layering Circles Dies and layered it with the sentiment. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
Here’s another version of the card without the Fresh Freesia scalloped circle.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. 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.
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Highland Heather cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Highland Heather cardstock (strip): 3-3/4″ x 3/4″
- Highland Heather cardstock (square): 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″
- Fresh Freesia cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Fresh Freesia cardstock (square): 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″:
- Fresh Freesia cardstock (scalloped circle): approx. 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
- Balmy Blue cardstock (square): 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″
- Pool Party cardstock(square): 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″
- Basic White cardstock: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): approx. 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″
Low Inventory List
Several packages of Designer Series Paper are on the Low Inventory List. I’m just guessing but once stock is depleted, I’m pretty sure they won’t be reordered. These are the papers are on the Low Inventory List:
Color Refresh
Stampin’ Up! is doing a color refresh for the new Annual Catalog that debuts on May 2nd. Some basic colors will be retiring and new ones will be added. No one knows which colors are going and which are staying but if you have a favorite color, be sure to pick up ink pads, ink refills, cardstock, Stampin’ Blends and more, NOW! Several ink pads are on the Low Inventory List!
Request an Annual Catalog
If you aren’t a current customer of mine, place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and then fill out the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Request Form here.
If you don’t want to place an order but would like a catalog, I can send you a PayPal invoice. Simply send me an email (click the “Email Me” button on the sidebar) with your name and address. The PayPal invoice will be sent in early April when I know the cost of the catalog and postage.
I’ve had a few forms filled out by people who are not current customers of mine. Unfortunately, I will not be able to honor those requests. Complimentary copies of the catalog are a perk for those that order from me. Thanks for your understanding!
Host Code
Not sure how to use a host code? It’s easy!
Stampin’ Up! Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit
All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit
When you subscribe to this month’s kit, you’ll get a FREE box organizer! The organizer can be customized to different sizes of compartments, depending on what you want to store. It’s a great way to keep track of products from past kits. Subscribe today to get the April kit and the free box organizer!
This kit includes:
- 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
- 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
- Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
- Unique embellishments and twine.
- Adhesives to complete the projects.
- Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
- FREE box organizer
Order must be placed by April, 10, 2023
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
Click here to order this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit!
Online Exclusives
Click here for a flyer of all the New Online Exclusives
Click here to shop the Online Exclusives
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your day!
by Tracy | Aug 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Today’s card features one of the Sale-a-Bration products you can earn FREE, with a $50 purchase – Rings of Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper! All Sale-a-Bration products are available while supplies last or August 31, 2022.
I started with a piece of Mint Macaron cardstock for the base of my card. Then I cut pieces of Rings of Love Designer Series Paper and Night of Navy cardstock (you can find the measurements I used below the Supply List). Then I placed the Night of Navy pieces into one of the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders and ran them through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. I adhered the Designer Series Paper and cardstock pieces to the front of the card.
I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Night of Navy ink and the stamp set, Biggest Wish. Then I cut it out with the Layering Circles Dies. I also cut a larger scalloped circle out of Mint Macaron cardstock and adhered the two pieces together. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
To complete my card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside and added three 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds to the sentiment piece.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. 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.
The Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Measurements
- Mint Macaron cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″
- Mint Macaron cardstock: approx. 3″ x 3″
- Night of Navy cardstock: 2-1/4″ x 1-1/2″
- Night of Navy cardstock: 1-3/4″ x 1-1/2″
- Rings of Love Designer Series Paper: 3-5/8″ x 2-1/4″
- Rings of Love Designer Series Paper: 3-5/8″ x 1-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock: approx. 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
July – August Card Kits
During the month of July and August 2022, place a minimum $50 order using the host code XHQ7VKZ6 at my Stampin’ Up! online store and I’ll send you at least six card kits. A card kit includes all the cardstock and Designer Series Paper you’ll need to complete a card. I cut, score, die cut and emboss all the pieces for you! You’ll just need to supply your own stamp set, ink and adhesive. You can use the stamp set I used to create the cards (Soft Seedlings) or use what you already own.
- $50.00 – $99.99 = 6 card kits
- $100 – $149.99 = 7 card kits
- $150 or more = 8 card kits
If your order is $150 or more, do NOT use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards directly from Stampin’ Up! You will automatically receive 8 card kits from me.
I have designed thirteen different cards using the same layout but with a variety of different cardstock, Designer Series Paper and embossing folders.
You’ll receive:
- At least six card kits with your minimum $50 order
- A nine page PDF tutorial with directions for the card, a supply list and twelve more ideas using the same layout
- At least one FREE Sale-a-Bration gift directly from Stampin’ Up!
- At least one Bradley Point (earn points and redeem them for free product)
- A thank you card you can send to someone!
If your order is $150 or more, do NOT use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards directly from Stampin’ Up! You will automatically receive 8 card kits from me.
This offer expires on August 31, 2022
Last Day – August Paper Pumpkin Kit
The Sweet Sunflowers Kit (161120) includes:
- All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
- An all-occasion stamp set to express words of gratitude, friendship, greetings and beautiful wildflower designed images.
- Specialty Vellum honeycomb shape pre-cut pieces.
- 2 Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist!
- Paper pieces and embellishments with watercolor designs and images.
- Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- FREE GIFT: 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets
Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
Click here to order the August Paper Pumpkin Kit
Thanks for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Aug 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Today’s card features the stamp set, Go To Greetings, Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper and the Build a Butterfly Dies.
I started with a base of Balmy Blue cardstock. Then I cut two pieces of Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (you can find the measurements I used below the Supply List) and a piece of Balmy Blue cardstock. I ran the Balmy Blue cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using one of the Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders.
Next, I adhered the three pieces onto a piece of Basic White cardstock and then adhered that piece to the card base. I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Basic White cardstock in Balmy Blue ink using the stamp set, Go To Greetings, and then cut it out using the Layering Circles Dies. I cut a scalloped circle out of Balmy Blue cardstock (using the same dies) and adhered the sentiment to it. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
The butterfly was created using Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper and the Build a Butterfly Dies. I added Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the sentiment piece. To complete the card, I added three Fine Sparkle Adhesive Backed Gems around the butterfly and added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside of the card.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. 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.
Measurements
- Balmy Blue cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″
- Balmy Blue cardstock: 3-7/8″ x 1-1/2″
- Balmy Blue cardstock: approx. 3″ x 3″
- Basic White cardstock: (2) 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock: approx. 2-5/8″ x 2-5/8″
- Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper: (2) 3-1/2″ x 1-7/8″
- Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (butterfly): approx. 2″ x 2″
Go To Greetings Card Sampler – Last Day
Today is the Last Day!
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using my special host code 4RCWBXKS and I’ll send you my Go To Greetings Card Sampler.
You’ll receive six card kits (two cards each of three different designs) plus you’ll qualify to earn at least one Sale-a-Bration gift.
Don’t forget to use the host code when placing your order so I’ll know you want this sampler. When you use the host code, it allows me to continue to offer my Samplers for the low cost of free! EXCEPTION: if your order is $150 or more do not use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards directly from Stampin’ Up!. Contact me after you’ve placed the order to let me know that you’d like the Sampler – you only need to contact me if your order is $150 or more.
Orders must be placed by today, August 5, 2022 and the Card Samplers will be mailed approximately August 15, 2022. Please click HERE for all the details.
Enjoy your day!
