Monday, January 30, 2023

Around the Bend Thank You Card

  

Hello, and thanks for visiting my blog! And thank you VERY much for voting for my card--it placed first in Kylie Bertucci's January International Blog Highlights competition!! I am so excited to be part of a group of amazing designers from all over the globe, and to have been invited to participate in the Top Ten Winners' Hop again! (I am posting my winning card at the bottom of this blog entry, in case you didn't see it.)

I love our new Around the Bend bundle! It reminds me of our Curvy Dies and Quite Curvy stamp set, from a while back, that I have really missed. This bundle includes 14 stamps and 13 dies! You can make a lot of really beautiful cards with it!


My card is amazingly fast to make! The scalloped die and the gorgeous Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper (DSP) do all of the work!

Remember that you can save 10% when you buy the bundle (162383).

Here is the card I submitted for this month's contest. Thanks again for voting it into first place! To see more photos and directions for the card below, click here.




If you live in Canada 🇨🇦 and don't presently have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I'd love to help you out! Shopping links are below.

Full Directions for My Around the Bend Thank You Card:
  1. Cut the following layers:
    • Night of Navy Cardstock: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" 
    • Basic White Cardstock: 5-1/2" x 4"
    • Fancy Flora DSP: 5-1/2" x 3"
  2. Die cut Fancy Flora DSP as shown, using scalloped Around the Bend die.
  3. Separate two pieces of DSP and place over white layer to determine placement of sentiment. Stamp sentiment in Starry Sky ink.
  4. Adhere DSP to Basic White layer; trim if necessary.
  5. Wrap 20" of Starry Sky Metallic Woven ribbon around top of DSP/white layer, about 1/2" from top and tie into a bow.
  6. Adhere DSP/white layer to Night of Navy card base.
  7. Add three 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots to card front. I used a combination of Starry Sky and Orchid Oasis.

I'd love for you to comment below, if you have a moment. 😊 Then be sure to check out the other Top Ten Winners' cards!!

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Monday, January 16, 2023

Dainty Flowers Thank You Card

 



Hello!! Thank you so much for visiting! I'm excited to be participating in Kylie and Bruno Bertucci's Demonstrator Training Blog Hop! For this blog, I chose to feature some of the gorgeous Designer Series Paper that is available for FREE with a qualifying purchase. The Dainty Flowers 12" x 12" DSP has beautiful watercolour flowers on a watercolour background. The reverse sides of the DSP are also beautiful, with each having a wonderful wash of watercolour. See the Sale-a-Bration products you can get for free here!



Both of these cards were very quick to make! The DSP does all of the work! The second card is super-quick--Cut the DSP to size, wrap Linen Thread around and tie into a bow, stamp and cut a label for the sentiment, adhere the card front to the card base, and adhere the sentiment with Dimensionals! And "Bob's your uncle"--you're finished!!

The card at the top is stepped up a bit, but it is also still very fast to make. It has a Mossy Meadow layer below the DSP, and the Fresh Freesia and Rich Razzleberry corner layer that has been cut with our new Around the Bend Dies. Full directions are below.


Full Directions for My Dainty Flowers Thank You Card:
  1. Cut the following layers:
    • Rich Razzleberry cardstock: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"; 3-1/2" x 2-1/4" (for first card--die cut with Around the Bend die)
    • Fresh Freesia cardstock: 3-1/2" x 2-1/4" (for first card--die cut with Around the Bend die; stamp sentiment in Rich Razzleberry)
    • Mossy Meadow Cardstock: 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" (for first card)
    • Basic White cardstock: 2-1/2" x 1-1/4" (for second card--stamp sentiment with Rich Razzleberry ink; die cut with smaller wide Stylish Shapes banner die)
    • Dainty Flowers DSP: 4" x 5-1/4"
  2. Wrap 32" of Linen Thread around DSP three times and tie into a bow.
  3. Adhere DSP to Mossy Meadow Layer. 
  4. Adhere matted DSP layer to card base.
  5. Adhere Around the Bend layers and adhere to card front.
  6. Omit steps 3 and 5 for second card, and adhere sentiment to card front with Dimensionals.
 
I'd love for you to comment below, if you have a moment, please. 😊 Then be sure to check out the other beautiful Thank You cards!!



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Enjoy the Journey MEGA Stamp Camp--Register Now!



Are you ready to Enjoy the Journey with us at our newest MEGA stamp camp with 12 AWESOME projects? Join me and 5 incredibly talented friends as we bring you our Enjoy the Journey MEGA Stamp Camp!  This will be a full weekend stamp camp, February 4th-5th, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm PST on both days! It will be a fabulous weekend, crafting together online from anywhere in Canada! If you live outside of Canada, we have an option for you, too! PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CAREFULLY!



What does the Enjoy the Journey MEGA Stamp Camp include?
 

  • 12 Make ‘n Take Kits for 12 awesome projects including all cardstock, envelopes, and any die cuts not included in the Greatest Journey Bundle!
  • Unlimited access to an EXCLUSIVE Facebook group just for stamp camp attendees!
  • 12 Video Tutorials! These will be LIVE but recorded so you can watch again later!
  • 12 Written Tutorials in a printable PDF!
  • A Mystery Stamping session!
  • An Entry into our Prize Draws!
 
The Enjoy the Journey Suite Collection (160599)

All you need are inks, adhesives, a paper trimmer to cut your Designer Series Paper and a die cutting machine such as our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. A list of supplies will be provided ahead of time.
 
Option 1: Get all of the above FREE with the purchase of the Enjoy the Journey Suite Collection (160599) for a total of $110.50 + shipping/taxes from my online store, starting now. You will also get to choose a FREE Sale-a-bration item with your order! Increase your order to $120 and you can get 2 FREE Sale-a-bration items! 
 
Click here to order Option 1 with my stamp camp host code (order now!)! 
 
Order now to be sure to get your order in time (with less chance of backorders), but no later than January 18th!
 
Option 2: Do you already have the Greatest Journey Bundle (stamp set & dies)? No problem! Get the 12 Make ‘n Take Kits, Facebook videos and PDF tutorials, as well as the Enjoy the Journey 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper, Three Twine Combo Pack and Enamel Sticker Icons for $70! Register on the link below and pay now, but by January 18th at the latest if you’d like Option 2!
 
Option 3 (for residents outside of Canada only): For $25 CAD, you will have access to the videos and PDF tutorials, and can join us on Facebook! Register on the link below by February 2nd and I’ll send you a Paypal invoice!
 
Make ‘n Take packages will be mailed by January 23rd. With the mail being unpredictable, there is a small possibility that they will arrive after the stamp camp. No worries, as you can enjoy the weekend with us and put your Make ‘n Takes together afterwards! You can also pick up your package from my home.

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Adorable Owls--Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop

  

Welcome to our January Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! This month we are featuring Sale-a-Bration products! Did you know that right now you can earn FREE Sale-a-Bration products with EVERY $60 you spend?! What could be better than free products?




My card features our Adorable Owls stamp set, which you can get for free with a $60 purchase. The owls in this set are... well, adorable! I have also used the Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper (DSP), which you can get with a $120 purchase. This pack of paper is HUGE!! It contains 48 sheets of 12" x 12" DSP--that's four times the amount in our regular packs of paper!


There are three sweet owls, and three useful sentiments in this Adorable Owls stamp set! You'll want to earn this stamp set for sure!


This is a quick, fun card to make! And when you can make it using products that you earned for free, it's even more fun! Remember that Sale-a-Bration ends February 28th! But don't wait if you want this Adorable Owl set or Dandy Designs DSP--they are only available while supplies last!!

Our Adorable Owls stamp set (160269) and Dandy Designs 12" x 12" DSP  (160836)


Full Directions for My Adorable Owls Card:
  1. Cut the following layers:
    • Gorgeous Grape Cardstock: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"--score at 4-1/4"; 4" x 1-1/4" (dry emboss with Hive 3D Embossing Folder); 3" x 3" (die cut with second largest Stylish Shapes circle)
    • Basic White Cardstock: 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" (stamp sentiment in Gorgeous Grape, then die cut with banner die from Stylish Shapes dies, stamp owl in Tuxedo Black Memento ink, and fussy cut)
    • Dandy Designs DSP: 4" x 5-1/4" (Fresh Freesia plaid--die cut with second largest Stylish Shapes circle); 4" x 1" (Fresh Freesia floral)
  2. Adhere floral DSP to bottom of plaid layer.
  3. Adhere embossed Gorgeous Grape strip over seam of DSP, about 3/4" from the bottom of the DSP. 
  4. Wrap 12" of Fresh Freesia 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon around Gorgeous Grape strip and tie into a knot.
  5. Adhere the DSP layer to the Gorgeous Grape card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  6. Colour the owl with Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake, Fresh Freesia, Balmy Blue, and Daffodil Delight).
  7. Adhere coloured owl to Gorgeous Grape die-cut circle with Stampin' Dimensionals. Adhere circle to card base inside opening.
  8. Adhere sentiment to card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  9. Add 3 Gorgeous Grape Glossy Dots to card front.


Thank you very much for visiting my blog!! 😊 
If you have a moment, please leave a comment below.
Then be sure to check out my teammates' blogs
to see some more awesome Sale-a-Bration creations!

 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Shopping Links for My Adorable Owls Card:

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Enjoy the Journey MEGA Stamp Camp--Register Now!



Are you ready to Enjoy the Journey with us at our newest MEGA stamp camp with 12 AWESOME projects? Join me and 5 incredibly talented friends as we bring you our Enjoy the Journey MEGA Stamp Camp!  This will be a full weekend stamp camp, February 4th-5th, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm PST on both days! It will be a fabulous weekend, crafting together online from anywhere in Canada! If you live outside of Canada, we have an option for you, too! PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CAREFULLY!



What does the Enjoy the Journey MEGA Stamp Camp include?
 

  • 12 Make ‘n Take Kits for 12 awesome projects including all cardstock, envelopes, and any die cuts not included in the Greatest Journey Bundle!
  • Unlimited access to an EXCLUSIVE Facebook group just for stamp camp attendees!
  • 12 Video Tutorials! These will be LIVE but recorded so you can watch again later!
  • 12 Written Tutorials in a printable PDF!
  • A Mystery Stamping session!
  • An Entry into our Prize Draws!
 
The Enjoy the Journey Suite Collection (160599)

All you need are inks, adhesives, a paper trimmer to cut your Designer Series Paper and a die cutting machine such as our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. A list of supplies will be provided ahead of time.
 
Option 1: Get all of the above FREE with the purchase of the Enjoy the Journey Suite Collection (160599) for a total of $110.50 + shipping/taxes from my online store, starting now. You will also get to choose a FREE Sale-a-bration item with your order! Increase your order to $120 and you can get 2 FREE Sale-a-bration items! 
 
Click here to order Option 1 with my stamp camp host code (order now!)! 
 
Order now to be sure to get your order in time (with less chance of backorders), but no later than January 18th!
 
Option 2: Do you already have the Greatest Journey Bundle (stamp set & dies)? No problem! Get the 12 Make ‘n Take Kits, Facebook videos and PDF tutorials, as well as the Enjoy the Journey 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper, Three Twine Combo Pack and Enamel Sticker Icons for $70! Register on the link below and pay now, but by January 18th at the latest if you’d like Option 2!
 
Option 3 (for residents outside of Canada only): For $25 CAD, you will have access to the videos and PDF tutorials, and can join us on Facebook! Register on the link below by February 2nd and I’ll send you a Paypal invoice!
 
Make ‘n Take packages will be mailed by January 23rd. With the mail being unpredictable, there is a small possibility that they will arrive after the stamp camp. No worries, as you can enjoy the weekend with us and put your Make ‘n Takes together afterwards! You can also pick up your package from my home.

  




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