by Tracy | May 9, 2024 | Birthday Card
Today I’m sharing a masculine Happy Birthday card I made for my brother-in-law. I used Stampin’ Up! Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper, the Country Birdhouse stamp set and the Wanted to Say Dies.
I started with a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock for the base of my card. Then, I cut another piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock and started adhering 1″ strips of Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper to the front. After I glued a piece down, I’d trim it off. As you can see I glued two pieces down the center, at an angle, and then went perpendicular to those pieces. Once I completed this part, I glued the piece to the card front.
Next, I used the Wanted to Say Dies to cut the Happy Birthday background out of Basic White cardstock and the words Happy Birthday out of Pretty Peacock cardstock. I glued the two pieces together, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
On the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink using the Country Birdhouse stamp set and glued a piece of the Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper to the inside. You can find the measurements I used below the Supply List.
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 Country Birdhouse Bundle is available. It includes the Country Birdhouse stamp set and Country Birdhouse Dies.
Measurements
- Pretty Peacock cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
- Pretty Peacock cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Pretty Peacock cardstock (Happy Birthday): scrap
- Basic White cardstock (background for Happy Birthday): scrap
- Basic White cardstock (inside): 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper: various lengths of 1″ pieces
- Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper (inside card): 1/2″ x 5-1/4″
Two New Kits by Stampin’ Up!
Click the images below to get more information about the kits.
Starter Kit Special
Stampin’ Up! is now offering a Starter Kit special! New demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost (these products are an $82 value):
- 2024-2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle (all five new In Color ink pads)
- 2024-2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ cardstock in each of the five colors
- 2024-2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
- 2024-2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
The Starter Kit is $99 but you’ll get to pick out $125 in Stampin’ Up! products of your choice and don’t forget the In Color products with a value of $82! The Starter Kit always ships FREE! Being a part of Stampin’ Up!’s creative community also comes with several perks, including early access to products, special discounts, earning product credit, exclusive trainings, demonstrator-only events, and so much more!
Click here for a flyer of the Starter Kit Special!
Click here to purchase the Starter Kit!
Mystery Boxes with a New Host Code
What’s a Mystery Box?
A Mystery Box is filled with retired products that I’d like to give to a new home. I’ve been a demonstrator for almost 15 years so you can just imagine how much I have! I have Medium Rate Flat Rate USPS shipping boxes stuffed with retired Stampin’ Up! product.The boxes contain stamps, dies, ribbon, embellishments and more! The boxes are already sealed and every box will be different and a mystery as to what’s inside! The value of each box is well over $200.
All of the products in the Mystery Boxes have retired but some have never been used, some are used and all are “as is”. Some of the stamp sets are wood mount.
You can place an order HERE.
There are two ways to get a Mystery Box
- Place a $125 or more order (before shipping/tax) at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the host code VCQST97K. I will send a Mystery Box to you as a free gift and I’ll even pay the postage! Using the host code will alert me that you want a Mystery Box. If your order is $150 or more, please DO NOT use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards (free product) directly from Stampin’ Up!. After you’ve placed your order (only if your order is $150 or more), please email me that you’d like a Mystery Box (click “Email Me” on the sidebar).
- If you don’t want to place an order, you can purchase a Mystery Box for $80 plus $15.00 postage. Email me that you want a box and I’ll send you a PayPal invoice (click “Email Me” on the sidebar).
More Information
- You must use the host code VCQST97K when placing your order (if your order is over $150, do not use the host code – see above)
- $125 order must be before tax/shipping amount
- One box per order
- Using the host code will let me know you want a Mystery Box
- You’ll receive at least TWO Bradley Points with your order
- No refunds or exchanges.
- Each box will be different and a mystery! The boxes are already sealed up and I’m unable to take requests for the contents of the boxes.
- Once all the boxes are gone, I’ll update this page.
- Feel free to email me before placing an order to see if I have boxes available.
The Best There Is Paper Pumpkin Kit
Click here to purchase The Best There Is Paper Pumpkin Kit! Tomorrow is the last day to order this kit!
Purchase the coordinating Thanks & Beyond Dies (only available to active Paper Pumpkin subscribers).
Thanks for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Feb 13, 2024 | Get Well Card
Today’s card is one that I made several months ago and never posted. It was made using the Wanted to Say Dies, Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper, the Fern 3D Embossing Folder and Lost Lagoon 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon.
I started with a piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock for the base of my card. Next, I embossed a piece of Basic White cardstock using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder and my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and then adhered it to the front of the card.
I layered a piece of Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper to a piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock. Then I wrapped a piece of Lost Lagoon Bordered Ribbon around the layers and tied a knot. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered the layer to the front of the card.
I used the Wanted to Say Dies to cut a piece of Basic White cardstock and Lost Lagoon cardstock to cut the background and the words “Feel Better Soon”. After cutting them out, I glued the Lost Lagoon Feel Better Soon to the white background. Then, I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back (I had to cut a few in half) and adhered it to the front 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.
The Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Measurements
- Lost Lagoon cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″ or 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″
- Lost Lagoon cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
- Lost Lagoon cardstock: approx. 3-1/2″ x 2″
- Basic White cardstock (embossed and inside):(2) 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment background): approx. 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
- Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper: 4″ x 3″
Sale-a-Bration!!
Sale-a- Bration is the best time of year! For every $50 in product you purchase (before shipping/tax), you can choose from free stamps, free paper and more. If your order total is $50, you can choose one of the items listed below. If your order total is $100, you can choose (2) products from the $50 category or choose one item from the $100 category and so on and so on. There’s no limit to the amount of free gifts you can earn!
Very Important: The products (below) from the Annual Catalog have special item numbers, just for Sale-a-Bration. Be sure to add them to your order during checkout where you can select the Sale-a-Bration items of your choice (don’t manually add them in with their regular item numbers).
Here are the products you can choose from with a $50 purchase (click the images for more information about each product).
Here are the products you can choose from with a $100 purchase.
Three Weeks Left to Purchase the Starter Kit with Two Options!
The best time to purchase the Starter Kit is during Sale-A-Bration!! The Starter Kit is $99 and you’ll receive $125 in Stampin’ Up! product (shipping is always free when you purchase the Starter Kit)! The Starter Kit is truly for anyone! It’s for the person who wants to receive a 20% (to start) discount when they buy their Stampin’ Up! products. It’s also for the business minded person. There’s no risk in purchasing the Starter Kit, only perks and you get to choose what you want to add to your Starter Kit. But wait, there’s more!
When I purchased the Starter Kit in 2009, I bought it just so I could get the discount. In 2009 you didn’t have the freedom to choose the products you wanted, it came with set products. I love that Stampin’ Up! gives you the chance to now customize your kit so that you pick the products you love and know you will use. For more information about the Starter Kit, you can take a look here for some frequently asked questions. You are also welcome to email me with any questions (click EMAIL ME on the sidebar).
You have two options during Sale-a-Bration:
Option 1: Choose the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (Retail Value $60). If you choose this option, Stampin’ Up! will send this to you, absolutely FREE!
The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colors or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant.
Option 2: Your choice of an additional $30 in FREE products to add to your Starter Kit!
March Paper Pumpkin Kit – Subscribe by March 10th
Share nature’s beauty with lovely all-occasion cards!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut vellum pieces & wood embellishments
• Coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (item 162745)
• Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia
Two New Stampin’ Up! Kits are Now Available!
For more information or to purchase the Birthday Sparkle Kit click here.
For more information or to purchase the Happy Houseplants Kits click here.
Host Code
Use the host code PGSZWAYV with your $50 or more Stampin’ Up! order and you’ll receive a package of Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots after the promotion has ended.To make sure you’re shopping with me, if you’re on a phone, click the three lines at the top of the page and you should see my name. If you’re on a computer, my name will be in the upper left-hand corner. Please read all the details below.
Please note: If your order is $150 or more, do NOT use the host code so you can receive the Stampin’ Rewards directly from Stampin’ Up! If you put my host code in, you will forfiet your rewards. If you’d like the Rainbow Dots, just send me an email (only if your order is $150 or more) letting me know you’d like the Rainbow Dots.
Thanks for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Nov 29, 2023 | Birthday Card
Today’s card features Stampin’ Up! Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper (available while supplies last), Wanted to Say Dies and the Scalloped Contours Dies. For this card you won’t need a stamp set or ink! I needed a masculine birthday card, which I struggle with, and saw this card from fellow demonstrator, Mary Fish over at Stampin’ Pretty. I absolutely love her card but toned it down a bit for my son-in-law.
I started with a piece of Night of Navy cardstock for the base of my card. I added a layer of Basic White cardstock and Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper and adhered the layer to the front of the card. I used the Wanted to Say Dies to cut “Happy Birthday” in Night of Navy cardstock and the outline in Basic White cardstock. I glued the two pieces together, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and set it aside.
I used the Scalloped Contours Dies to cut a scalloped rectangle out of Night of Navy cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the card front. Then, I adhered the die cut Happy Birthday to the scalloped rectangle. I added three Classic Matte Dots in white to the rectangle.
To complete my card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside.
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
- Night of Navy cardstock:11″ x 4-1/4″ scored at 5-1/2″
- Night of Navy cardstock (rectangle): approx. 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″
- Night of Navy cardstock (Happy Birthday): approx. 3-1/4″ x 2″
- Basic White cardstock:(2) 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock (outline of Happy Birthday): approx. 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
- Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 3-3/4″
Retiring Products from the September-December Mini Catalog
Now’s the time to grab products from the September – December Catalog before they retire and they’re gone forever! Some products will be on sale up to 60% and once a product is out of stock, it’s gone! You can see what’s retiring and what’s on sale, here.
All the Best Paper Pumpkin Kit
Kit includes:
9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs.
- 9 coordinating envelopes.
- 1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit.
- 1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot.
- 1 photopolymer stamp set.
- Embellishments.
- Specialty gold foil die cuts.
- Enough adhesive to finish the project.
- Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path
Click HERE to purchase the All the Best Paper Pumpkin Kit
This offer ends December 10th
Host Code
Use the host code QTTT2PFV to receive a package of 2023-2025 In Color Dots with your $50 or more order BUT if your order is $150 or more do NOT use the host code so you can receive the Stampin’ Rewards. After you place your order, email me (only if your order is $150 or more) and let me know you’d like the 2023-2025 In Color Dots. Offer ends December 9, 2023.
Have a wonderful day!
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
Click HERE to order this month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit!
You must be an active Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order the Thoughts of Thanks Journal.
Click here to order the Thoughts of Thanks Journal
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 | Jul 15, 2023 | Card Sampler
My Hello Irresistible Card Sampler is now available but only for a limited time!
I used Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper and the Wanted to Say Dies to create my Card Sampler. With this Sampler, you’ll only need adhesive to assemble the cards.
Place a minimum $35 or $50 order (before shipping/tax) using my special host code 9YNJWHXB and my gift to you will be my Hello Irresistible Card Sampler.
- Place a minimum $35 order (up to $49.99) and you’ll receive one each of three different cards for a total of three cards.
- Place a minimum $50 order and you’ll receive two each of three different cards for a total of six cards.
Here’s how you can earn it FREE!
- Place a minimum $35 or $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
- Use my special Hello Irresistible Card Sampler Host Code when placing your order (see below) BUT 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 (only necessary if your order is over $150) letting me know that you’d like the Hello Irresistible Card Sampler.
- Place your order on or before July 21, 2023.
Here’s What You’ll Receive:
- All the paper and embellishments needed to make three or six cards. If your order is $50 or more, you’ll receive two each of three different cards. The paper will be cut, scored, and die cut for you! Envelopes will also be provided. For this Sampler you only need to provide adhesive.
- A PDF Tutorial with instructions, pictures, cutting measurements and a complete supply list of all the products used.
- Earn at least one Bradley Point (earn ten Bradley Points and redeem them for free product).
- If your order is $50 or more, you’ll receive a Bonus Days coupon directly from Stampin’ Up! (you’ll be able to redeem your coupon in August).
All the Other Important Information:
- Your Hello Irresistible Card Sampler will ship first-class mail approximately August 7, 2023 and will be mailed to the address used on your online order.
- You’ll receive an email when I mail your Card Sampler and the PDF Tutorial will be included in that email.
- When using the Hello Irresistible Card Sampler Host Code to place your order, you will not qualify for other current host code rewards.
- Per Stampin’ Up! policy, Card Samplers can only be mailed within the United States.
You’ll receive all the materials to make three or six cards (one or two of each design). You’ll quickly have beautiful cards ready to be mailed out to someone special. If you can’t make the cards once they arrive, no worries, each card is labeled in its own clear envelope which makes it easy to come back to later. Once you’ve made all the cards in the Sampler, you’ll be able to easily replicate each card by following the easy to follow directions in the PDF (pictures are included as well).
The special Hello Irresistible Card Sampler HOST CODE will close on July 21, 2023 and after that date, the Card Sampler will no longer be available.
Approximate ship date of the Card Sampler is August 7, 2023.
Click here to place an order
Supplies Needed To Create the Card Sampler
Listed below are the supplies 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 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!
Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin Kit
This kit includes:
- 8 cards; 4 each of 2 designs
- 8 coordinating envelopes
- 1 photopolymer stamp set
- 1 Pretty Peacock Ink Spot
- Linen thread
- Vellum and precut paper pieces
- FREE Distinktive stamp set
- Adhesives
- Final card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bubble Bath, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight, Orchid Oasis, Pretty Peacock, Tahitian Tide
Click here to order the Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin Kit
Blossom Wishes Kit
This kit includes:
- Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
- 8 coordinating envelopes.
- Embossed card bases, printed die cuts, vellum blossoms, adhesive, and embellishments.
- Precut sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German.
- Finished card size: 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 x 8.9 cm), 6-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (15.9 x 8.3 cm)
- Coordinating colors: Lemon Lolly, Orchid Oasis, Petal Pink, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Wild Wheat
Click here to order the Blossom Wishes Kit
Bonus Days
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