Monday, February 6, 2023

Enjoy the Journey Thank You Box Card

    

Hello!! Thank you so much for visiting! I've entered this card in Kylie Bertucci's February International Blog Highlights contest! I hope you like it--and, if you do, I'd be very grateful if you would vote for me, pleasePlease click on the button below to go to Kylie's blog, and vote by clicking on the top right corner of the thumbnail of my card (#3), until you see the heart turn redThank you so much for your support!!

This weekend I co-hosted an Enjoy the Journey MEGA Stamp Camp with five creative friends! We had a lot of fun, made twelve amazingly beautiful cards, and received lots of compliments! You'll have to join us for our next Stamp Camp!  

The Designer Series Paper (DSP) in this suite collection is absolutely stunning! This is an extra card that I made, which is a double-box fun-fold shadow box card that folds flat to fit in a standard envelope. I love the Starry Sky and Highland Heather colour combination in this card. Check out the shopping links below to purchase this beautiful suite collection! If you live in Canada, and do not have a demonstrator, I'd love to help you out! 

This cool fun-fold card folds flat to fit in an envelope!
Here's an alternative sentiment you can use!

The frame of this card is made by die cutting the front of the box with one of our Stitched Rectangles dies.



Thanks very much for stopping by--and for voting!!! If you like my card, please vote here--then remember to click on the top right corner of the thumbnail of my card (#3) until the heart turns red--that way you know that your vote is registered:



Full Directions for Enjoy the Journey Thank You Box Card:
  1. Cut the following layers:
    • Starry Sky cardstock: 7-7/8" x 4-1/4", scored at 5-1/2", 6-1/4", 6-3/4", and 7-1/2" 
    • Highland Heather cardstock: 5-1/4" x 4"; 5-1/2" x 3-1/2", scored at 4-3/8" and 5-1/8" (cut a frame using the fourth largest Stitched Rectangles die, centered on the largest panel)
    • Basic White cardstock: 5-1/4" x 4" (for back of card); 4-1/8" x 3-1/2" (stamp sentiment close to long edge in Starry Sky ink, die cut largest banner from the Stylish Shapes dies; die cut mountain (about 1-1/4" high) along opposite long side; die cut hiker and pole from remaining scraps)
    • Enjoy the Journey DSP: 4-3/4" x 3-1/2" 
  2. Adhere 5-1/4" x 4" piece of Highland Heather to largest Starry Sky panel, leaving about 1/8" margin on the right and having the edges that will form the box to your left.
  3. Burnish all score lines, and fold Starry Sky to form box, adhering tab to Highland Heather layer with Tear & Tape (see top view of card above). 
  4. Trim left edge of banner and adhere to Highland Heather frame with liquid multipurpose glue. 
  5. Adhere mountain to the back of the frame with multipurpose liquid glue, and adhere hiker and pole to the hill.
  6. Adhere DSP to Highland Heather layer.
  7. Adhere the frame to the Starry Sky box at the left, and to the DSP inside the box at the right.
  8. Add a compass Enamel Sticker Icon to the bottom right of the DSP.
  9. Adhere remaining Basic White piece to back of card for message.



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    New Class--Register Now for Our By the Bay Suite Online Class!




    Lori Willcox and I are very excited to bring you our first collaboration with our By the Bay Suite Online Class! Join us at 10:00 am PST on Saturday, March 4th to make 12 cards (2 each of 6 designs) with this GORGEOUS suite! There will be LIVE sessions between 10:00 am and 2:30 pm PST (including 6 project presentations, some info on current promotions, and prize draws) which you can watch from anywhere in Canada (see Choice #3 below for non-Canadian residents).
     
    To participate in our class sessions, you will need inks, adhesives, a paper trimmer to cut your Designer Series Paper, and a die cutting machine such as our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.


    Included are:

    • 12 card kits (2 each of 6 designs) including all cardstock, envelopes, and any die cuts not included in the Seaside Bay Bundle
    • Membership to an exclusive Facebook group
    • 6 LIVE video presentations - these will be recorded so you can watch again and again
    • 6 written tutorials in a printable PDF
    • Entry into our Prize Draws!
     
    Choice #1: Get all of the above FREE with the purchase of the By the Bay Suite Collection (160450) for a total of $120 + shipping/taxes from my online store. You will also get to choose 2 FREE Level 1 Saleabration items (or one Level 2 item) with your order! 
      
    Click here to order the suite (Choice #1) with my host code! 
     
    Order as soon as possible to be sure to get your order in time (with less chance of backorders), but no later than February 13th!
     
    Choice #2: If you already own the Seaside Bay Bundle, you can choose this option and get the 12 card kits, Facebook videos and PDF tutorials, as well as the By the Bay 6” x 6” Specialty Designer Series Paper, the Balmy Blue & White ½” Variegated Ribbon, and the Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls for $75! For Choice #2, register and etransfer as soon as possible below (to avoid backorders), but no later than February 13th!
     
    Choice #3 (for non-Canadian residents only): For $22 CAD (roughly $16.50 USD), you will have access to the videos and PDF tutorials, and can join us in our exclusive Facebook group! Register below by March 1st and I’ll send you a PayPal invoice!
     
    Card kits will be mailed by February 20th. We know that shipping times can vary these days so there is a slight possibility that they will arrive after the class. If so, you can still enjoy the class with us and put your card kits together afterwards! You can also pick up your package from my home.

      

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    By The Bay Suite Class--Register Now!


    Lori Willcox and I are very excited to bring you our first collaboration with our By the Bay Suite Online Class! Join us at 10:00 am PST on Saturday, March 4th to make 12 cards (2 each of 6 designs) with this GORGEOUS suite! There will be LIVE sessions between 10:00 am and 2:30 pm PST (including 6 project presentations, some info on current promotions, and prize draws) which you can watch from anywhere in Canada (see Choice #3 below for non-Canadian residents).
     
    To participate in our class sessions, you will need inks, adhesives, a paper trimmer to cut your Designer Series Paper, and a die cutting machine such as our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.


    Included are:

    • 12 card kits (2 each of 6 designs) including all cardstock, envelopes, and any die cuts not included in the Seaside Bay Bundle
    • Membership to an exclusive Facebook group
    • 6 LIVE video presentations - these will be recorded so you can watch again and again
    • 6 written tutorials in a printable PDF
    • Entry into our Prize Draws!
     
    Choice #1: Get all of the above FREE with the purchase of the By the Bay Suite Collection (160450) for a total of $120 + shipping/taxes from my online store. You will also get to choose 2 FREE Level 1 Saleabration items (or one Level 2 item) with your order! 
      
    Click here to order the suite (Choice #1) with my host code! 
     
    Order as soon as possible to be sure to get your order in time (with less chance of backorders), but no later than February 13th!
     
    Choice #2: If you already own the Seaside Bay Bundle, you can choose this option and get the 12 card kits, Facebook videos and PDF tutorials, as well as the By the Bay 6” x 6” Specialty Designer Series Paper, the Balmy Blue & White ½” Variegated Ribbon, and the Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls for $75! For Choice #2, register and etransfer as soon as possible below (to avoid backorders), but no later than February 13th!
     
    Choice #3 (for non-Canadian residents only): For $22 CAD (roughly $16.50 USD), you will have access to the videos and PDF tutorials, and can join us in our exclusive Facebook group! Register below by March 1st and I’ll send you a PayPal invoice!
     
    Card kits will be mailed by February 20th. We know that shipping times can vary these days so there is a slight possibility that they will arrive after the class. If so, you can still enjoy the class with us and put your card kits together afterwards! You can also pick up your package from my home.

      

    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.

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