Category Archives: 2019-20 Annual Catalog

Blessed to Know You …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I had fun stamping with friends, visiting with family and enjoying a relaxing Sunday…. it was nice. As promised yesterday, I will be sharing a card I created from the “To A Wild Rose” bundle. This bundle contains a “Three Step Stamping” stamp set and I used it to teach my Stamping Clubs this cool technique. I also shared a great tip for aligning the rose while stamping.

I am beginning my 2019-20 Stamp Clubs in September so we are currently signing up members now … if you have questions about my clubs or an interest to join, shoot me a message below.  Our focus will be on Techniques and Fun Folds this year and will include instructions!! There is no charge for club meetings, however we do require a $30 minimum order … this allows each member in the group to get Hostess benefits one month!!  Time to share our card …

I began by choosing my color pallet for my rose … There are 3 stamp “layers”. The most solid of the three is actually a DistINKtive stamp it gives monochromatic dimension and artistic fair to your stamping, and will use the “LIGHTEST” of our three colors; Pineapple Punch.

The second stamp (also DistINKtive) adds layering to the first stamp, as you stamp directly on top of your first stamped image. We used Daffodil Delight but we stamped “off” before stamping onto our rose.

The last rose stamp is the detailed stamp set (Or Line Image) and we use the darkest of the 3 yellows … We used Crushed Curry.  You can stamp directly onto the first two layers, or you can stamp it off, both work well.  This is one of those fun stamp sets that you can do a lot of experimenting with different color pallets.

The beautifully die cut leaves, lattice and greeting banner are all included in the bundle, as are the words we used for our greeting.  The “Blessed” and “To Know You” are actually 2 different stamps. You can stamp them separately or you can put both images onto the block and stamp it all at once.

We embellished our rose with the Clear Facet Gems and the lattice with Rhinestones. With the world rearing it’s ugly head lately … I wanted a bright and beautiful card with sparkle, and to let someone know how you feel about them.  I am truly blessed to have such amazing women in my stamp clubs. We’d be thrilled to have you join us!!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  Come back tomorrow to check out my second Wild Rose card.

Enjoy the day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … 

 

Simply Sunday: Designer Paper Craze …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Did you know that you can create stunning cards that are quick -n- easy to create?  Anyone who has had a glimpse of our beautiful designer series paper does … check these out. Today I have several cards to share with you that will make you smile … because YOU know, you made this card in a snap between dishes and laundry! lol

Here’s a great tip … if you have designer paper sitting around “waiting to played with” … cut it in half (6 inches) and then cut your 6″ x 12″ inch into 4 inch strips so you will have 6 designer papers ready for cardmaking! Or you could you them as a mat or focal point when scrapbooking.  When your making your card you will trim the 6″ length down to 5-1/4 …. this is the perfect size for your card front and you have a little piece to decorate the inside of your card as well.

Our first card showcases the Bird Ballad designer paper, and the second is Magnolia Lane.  The only difference between the Magnolia cards is the greeting was placed in an empty spot on the pattern … Let the designer paper dictate where your greeting will go.

My last card is the cute little dinosaurs again!!

Thank you so much for sharing a part of your Sunday with me! I appreciate that.  Stop back tomorrow as I will be sharing a card I designed from the beautiful “To A Wild Rose” stamp set.

Thanks again and have a wonderful day ~

Come Sail Away! Guest Stamper: Marilyn B.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have another swap card to share with you today … I could not pass this one up since it features one of my favorite bundles and a Step Fold card! This stunning card was created by one of my Star’s team member Marilyn.

The card is known as a “Step” fold card and created fascinating dimension to your card … gives the sailboats the look of distance.  I am in the process of recreating this layout so I can create a tutorial on “how to” make it.  In fact, it will be one of the two step cards that my club member will be learning how to make this fall.

My Stampin’ Clubs will start in September and if you are interesting in learning new techniques, using new stamps, dies and accessories first hand, and getting to know how some of the new products work and embellish your cards and scrapbook pages … you will want to join. Contact me if interested … I may also be starting a VIRTUAL Club for those who live out of my area .. or out of state!  Again, contact me for full details.

Marilyn used the new “Sailing Home” bundle from the Annual Catalog. This is one of my favorite bundles / product suites.  In fact, the lighthouse looks similar to a lighthouse in Fond du Lac, WI.  This is such a great masculine card. I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have.

Thanks for stopping by and watch for an upcoming tutorial on the Step Fold Card … better yet, join one of my Stamp Clubs and learn first hand how to do this and so much more!  We are focusing on techniques and fun folds this year.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Finding Inspiration in your cardmaking …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Are you a lover of peacocks? I love the colors of the peacock … so regal, like gem stones!

I was amazed at all the beautiful cards and more that have been created around the peacock. Today I’d like to share some cards and other things that I have found on Pinterest, or have seen created by others and shared on the incentive trip.  Let’s take a look …

Let’s take a look at some other peacock creations where we can get some inspiration from … I found this invitation on Pinterest, it is simple and very elegant.

Now let’s step outside of the box and find inspiration in cakes! I chose these beautiful creations because of the different colors they used.  This one is done in the traditional colors …

I found this one so pretty done in greens … do you think you could use this color pallet on your next peacock card?

I have one more cake that I would like to share with you. This cake is stunning in white and gold, how beautiful a card would be using the Royal Peacock bundle in these colors.  You could also use lace / doilies to embellish your card.

Can you see a card from these inspiring and beautiful cakes.  I love looking all over to find inspiration … my favorite place? Outside! God has created the most stunning color pallets … beautiful trees against a stunning sunset, fall leaves swirly to the ground, the sparkles that dance across the water when the sun hits it, true beauty.

I hope I inspired you to try something new, or to pull a color pallet from something other than another card.

Thank you so much for sharing your time with me and checking out my blog today.

Have a beautiful day.

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Two 4 Tuesday: It’s a Boy! … It’s a Girl!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Are you someone who likes fun, unique cards? Well … today I have two whimsical cards to share with you. Dinosaurs are making a come back, and they are cuter than ever. I’m thrilled to share with you two sweet little cards I created to welcome a new baby.  With the rise in popularity in dinosaurs again, these cute little creatures arrived just in time.

On my take on the “It’s A Boy” card, I incorporated almost all of the products included in the Dinoraur product suite; stamps, dies, designer paper and embellishments.  This little guy is ready to great the world.  The designer paper on both cards are the background, and on this card I teamed it up with Pretty Peacock cardstock & ink.

My “It’s a Girl” card is created using the help from the “Little Twinkle” stamp set.  I embossed the greeting in Flirty Flamingo and dipped it into Clear Embossing powder and heated it up to a shiny creation!  After stamping the broken egg … I added some of the bling from the Noble Peacock Rhinestones. We girls like our bling …

Quick, cute and creative really describes these non-traditional baby cards. They are too cute not to fall in love with … just like the new little ones that come into our life.

Hope you enjoyed todays Two 4 Tuesday post and my twist on It’s a Boy … It’s a Girl cards.

Thanks much for stopping by.  Enjoy the day.

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

 

The World Needs More of You ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I spent most of mine working (no … not stamping) but I did get to spend some much needed time going through my stamp sets. Woooo … I found at least 20 stamp sets that are now retired but I NEVER used! How sad is that!! I could be your benefit though … I’ll let you know soon what I will be doing with those stamp sets.

Today I have a wonderful card I’d like to share using the Free As A Bird Bundle … I’m showcasing the stamp set, dies and designer paper on this card. I chose my designer paper pattern with the birds and hand cut them out, then the flip side of that design is the one that I also used as my background.

I used Early Espresso as my card base and a Whisper White mat behind the pink polka dot designer paper… don’t you love the way espresso and pink go together?  Next, I used the Stitched Nested Labels Dies and cut out the center… I stamped my greeting in Early Espresso onto Whisper White and popped up the entire front which created depth and dimension on the card.

The addition of the birds that I had cut out earlier framed the greeting and highlighted the stitching of the Nested Label die cut.

Who do you know that would like / love this card… it’s fairly easy to create, so don’t disappoint them, get your goodies to create this card today,

Thank you for stopping by today ~

Happy Monday!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

Bird Ballad Laser Cut Card

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Hello Stampin’  Friends ~

Today I have a beautiful card to share with you that comes from the Bird Ballad Suite of products.  I will be using the pretty Bird Ballad Laser Cut Cards & Tin.  This would make a perfect gift for a stamping friend … or you could make up the cards and gift it complete to someone who doesn’t stamp. Or … Gift it to yourself, how fun would that be.

The Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin includes 18 lacy laser-cut cards with envelopes (Very Vanilla) and the lovely storage tin….

The card itself is simple to create since the base is already … just add a touch of color with the Petal Pink cardstock. To adhere I added a small amount of adhesive around the edges so it holds onto the laser cut card front.

My next step was to cut out one of the pretty birds from the Bird Ballad designer series paper… and popped it up with the Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. I stole my greeting from the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set and stamp the Hello in Mossy Meadow onto Pear Pizzazz cardstock and cut it out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits dies.

I traced the scallop on the envelope onto the designer paper and cut it out to add a pop of color onto the envelope. So there may be a little cutting involved but I see it as relaxing.

Pretty simple right? And totally gorgeous. You could use any suite in the catalog to compliment the Bird Ballad Laser Cut Cards, and if you want, gift it in the beautiful tin it comes in.

Thank you so much for joining me today.

Hope you have a beautiful day.

 

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

 

 

Which is your favorite bundle?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Let’s have a little fun today! I’m showcasing bundles from the new Annual Catalog and I would like to know which one is “YOUR” favorite … These are all bundles the I have posted my creations since the release of the catalog. If I haven’t featured your favorite, please let me know.  You can put your answers in the “Reply” box below.  Thank you!!

 

Lets begin …

Sailing Home Bundle 151066

The Sailing Home Bundle includes the Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set and the Smooth Sailing Dies. Whether you’re sailing home or going off to new adventures, the images and sentiments in the Sailing Home Stamp Set will inspire you on your journey.

Royal Peacock Bundle 151100

The Royal Peacock Bundle includes the Royal Peacock Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Detailed Peacock Dies. Wow! Just look at the peacock in the Royal Peacock Stamp Set—isn’t it divine? Imagine all the fun projects you’ll be able to create with it!

 

Good Morning Magnolia Bundle 151087

The Good Morning Magnolia Bundle includes the Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set and the Magnolia Memory Dies. The Good Morning Magnolia Stamp Set features a gorgeous magnolia for your wow projects!

 

Dino Days Bundle 151139

The Dino Days Bundle includes the Dino Days Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Dino Dies. The Dino Days Stamp Set is sure to be a favorite for kids (and the young at heart).

Free As A Bird Bundle 151123

The Free As a Bird Bundle includes the Free As a Bird Cling Stamp Set and the Stitched Nested Labels Dies. Ooooh, the birds in the Free As A Bird Stamp Set are so cuuuute! Send them to all your friends because they deserve it.

These are only 5 of the 29 amazing bundles in the new Annual Catalog!  Please let me know what your favorite is, even if I have not showcased it today. There are many more in the catalog that I have to get my hands on yet!

Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog post today, and to vote!  I will be back tomorrow to share another special project created with the FREE AS A BIRD product suite.

Have a wonderful day! … Don’t forget to vote below!

Today’s Stamping Inspirations ….

The “Suite” Bundles gives you a coordinating selection of products with one simple purchase. It includes the stamp set and tool (punch or dies) bundle at 10% off plus one each of the other items shown. 

 

 

Happy Birthday Magnolia Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have a beautiful card to share with you today since I missed you yesterday.  Came down with something on Saturday and it knocked me out … I’ve been sleeping ever since!  Today’s card is another from the Magnolia family and you are sure to all in love with it.

It’s pretty simple to make and we begin with the Magnolia 3D embossing folder. It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through a die-cutting and embossing machine, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design. 3D embossing folders take embossing to the next level, with deeper, more detailed impressions than standard embossing folders …

After the background is embossed, what better way to say happy birthday than with a beautiful magnolia flower? The images and sentiments in the versatile Magnolia Blooms Stamp Set come together in an elegant way to express your heartfelt wishes.

The magnolia was stamped with Momento Ink and sponged with Petal Pink ink using the daubers. The leaves were colored with the Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Duo… and then the flower was fussy cut (there is no die for this flower).

The Happy Birthday also comes from the Magnolia Blooms stamp set and was punched out with the Timeless Label punch. I also used the punch to create a mat for behind the greeting which I used Mossy Meadow cardstock.

I used the beautiful Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon to finish off the card and add some texture and elegance. It really does tie the entire card together…  It maybe a simple card but it is so pretty, and don’t forget to add that touch of Wink of Stella to our Magnolia blossom, it really is pretty.

I hope you think this beautiful card was worth the wait … it was a big hit at my July Stamp Club.  I will be starting my Stamp Clubs up again this September … please let me know if you would like to join us, or would like more information about my stamp clubs.

Thank you for joining me today to check out my blog…

Have a wonderful day.

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

Simply Sunday … Simply Rawrsome!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I myself have a little visitor at my house … my four year old Great Grandson, you know, the one that is head over heals for Dinosaurs.  Needless to say … todays card is not what I was expecting to post, but we could not get past the dinosaurs.  Today’s card does fit my simply Sunday theme as JR helped make it … he did all the die cutting! I should have taken a picture, it was too cute.

Our little dinosaur was just a partial on the designer paper so we thought he would look cute inside the egg … like a surprise!  He also cut out the egg and helped me stamp it  Junior liked the blue (Pretty Peacock) designer paper so that is what we used.

The entire suite includes that Dino Days Stamp set, Dino Dies, Dinoroar Designer Series Paper, the Denim Ribbon and Dinoroar Enamal Shapes.  This suite or the bund)le (stamps & dies) will qualify your for the Bonus Days Coupon … and a Virtual Rewards point from me.

He is not giving me much time to blog here, in fact, he’s sitting on my lap … all snuggled in, so I will be back tomorrow with another card – the one I had planned for today. lol

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a beautiful Sunday.

 

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST … 

 

Pressed Petals Product Suite …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m sharing an amazing product suite with you … Pressed Petals, I hope you didn’t miss it in the catalog because I know you will love these cards.  Here’s a video so join Holly from Stampin’ Up! as she shows the beautiful Pressed Petal Suite.

If you love flowers and sentiments that work with most occasions you will love this suite. You’ll use this suite to craft amazing projects and more…

Here are two cards created by the Stampin’ Up! team that really show off this suite so nicely … This first card show the largest of the dies, creating a beautiful focal point for your greeting.

The second card shows off the two smaller dies that truly make your greeting the focal point of the card. I love the outer floral edge to the die … it’s so delicate.

My favorite of the three is the card showcased in the video … the Washi Tape petals!!  I fell in love with these when I saw them and the card they made is so beautiful.

I hope I got your attention to this beautiful Pressed Petals Suite.  The Pressed Petals Suite Bundle gives you a coordinating selection of products with one simple purchase. It includes the stamp set and tool bundle at 10% off plus one each of the other items listed. I have listed the product below, just click on the item for more information or to begin shopping.  

The Pressed Petals Suite Bundle includes
* Path of Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (10% off)
* Petal Labels Dies (10% off)
* Scripty 3D Embossing Folder
* Designer Elements
* Pressed Petals Journal
* Rococo Rose 1/2″ (1.3 cm) Gathered Ribbon
* Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper
* Pressed Petals Specialty Washi Tape

I know you can create amazing cards and the designer paper will give you some quick -n- easy ones if you need one of the “last minute” cards. We all do.

Thank you so much for joining me today and discovering the Pressed Petals suite …

Have a beautiful Saturday.

Todays Stampin’ Supply List …

 

 

I love you THIS much!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you enjoyed my Kick-off Card to the Dinoroar Suite … I have another cutie to share with you today.  Again I started with the Dinoroar Designer Series paper, just another pattern, this one is a nice background of leaves.

I wanted to tone down the color just a bit so I added a piece (4″ x 2-2/4″) of Vellum cardstock … this way you can still see the pattern but it does not over power my dinosaur …

Our friendly little dinosaur was cut from another patterned from the Dinoroar Designer Series Paper.  The greeting, stamped in Lovely Lipstick coordinates with my dinosaur who’s poor little arms cannot stretch far enough to express his love.

The three little hearts that I added to my card to help our little friend show his love, were die cut from the Support Ribbon dies and were popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals to create some dimension.

Thank you for joining me today in our journey back into the days of dinosaurs … I’m so happy they’re back!

Hope you have a wonderful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST … 

 

Dino-mite Kids Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s time to have a little fun … and our next card is Dyno-mite!! lol  I got the Dinoroar Suite products because my great grandson is head over heals in love with Dinosaurs, so how could I resist.  However, I didn’t know how much fun I would have making cards and projects with this suite.  Todays card is pretty simple, I began with the whimsical Dinoroar Designer Series paper …

These cute little critters will put a smile on anyone’s face.  I attached my designer paper onto the Lovely Lipstick card base.  I also used Lovely Lipstick to stamp my greeting.  This was cut out with the Layering Ovals Dies. I also used the scallop oval to cut the Mango Medley mat.  I popped up my greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then added a leaf from the Dinoroar Enamel Shapes that are included in the product suite.

The entire suite includes that Dino Days Stamp set, Dino Dies, Dinoroar Designer Series Paper, the Denim Ribbon and Dinoroar Enamal Shapes.  This suite or the bundle (stamps & dies) will qualify your for the Bonus Days Coupon … and a Virtual Rewards point from me.

Thanks for being a Friend-a-saurus and checking out my blog today …

Be sure to stop back tomorrow, I will have another goodie to share from this fun product suite.

Have a “roaring” good day!

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST … 

 

Dazzling Magnolia Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have yet another card to share with you from the Magnolia Lane product suite. Today’s card features many of the items included in the suite such as the Good Morning Magnolia bundle (Stamp Set and Dies), the Magnolia Lane Cards and Envelopes, and the twine from the Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack.

I began with the cards and envelopes … I love the ribbons of silver that are embossed onto the card front.  I used this to frame my “Sparkle” Glimmer paper. Then I heat embossed the Magnolia in Whisper White onto our Vellum cardstock.  I used the “Light” So Saffron Stampin’ Blend that comes in the suite to color the center of my flower.

The next step was to flip over our embossed flower and color the backside with Flirty Flamingo and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo packs.  Coloring from the back creates a slightly softer look and keeps the color off of the white embossed lines…. LOVE IT!!

For my simple “Hello” … I stamped it in Flirty Flamingo and used the Layering Circle Dies to cut it out and mat it with the Silver Foil.  The silver mat ties in the silver embossing on the card front.  Then just a little twine behind the greeting to finish off my card.

The combination of the vellum and sparkle really turns this natural background into something a little more glamourous … and it works!!

Thank you for stopping back today, hope your day is a good one!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … Bonus Days!! For Each $50 you spend (before Ship/Hdlg) Stampin’ Up! will send you a $5 Coupon Code to spend in August!

 

Simply Sunday: Hello Magnolia Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I would like to share with you a beautiful card that we made in our Stampin’ Club this month.  It is simple yet elegant, done in black and white with a pop of color … just like that “Little Black Dress” that we all need and a touch of embellishing.  I also am including photos and instructions to you can start creating this card right away …

You begin with simply the Whisper White and Basic Black cardstock … and only 3 pieces to make today’s card.  A half sheet of Whisper White (Cut: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) and a smaller piece (Cut: 4″ x 2-3/4″) and Basic Black (Cut: 4-1/4″ – 3″) which you will use to “mat” the smaller Whisper White.

Fold your card in half and burnish it at the fold so that it lays very flat.  Then add a touch of Snail Adhesive to the smaller piece of Whisper White … this is only to hold you 2 pieces together while stamping, you want to take it back off later.

I lay my stamps “rubber up” while I ink … this gives you the perfect view of how much ink you are putting onto your stamp, and to see that it is applied evenly.  Makes for a much better stamped image (and it’s easier than lifting that big block over a small ink pad).

You’ll want to stamp this somewhat in the lower left hand corner so you have room for your greeting …

Once you have stamped your image and your greeting, you are ready to color …

I began with adding yellow to the center of the flower. You can use your Stampin’ Blends or Stampin’ Write Markers in your favorite shade of yellow.  I used Pineapple Punch on mine.

Next you will use your Sponge Daubers to color the flower (Petal Pink) and the leaves (Old Olive).

Gently pull the dauber over the petals / leaves to add a touch of color … we just wanted to add a little color to draw the eye in but want the magnificient Magnolia to be the focal point of the card.

When your sponging is complete, you can now pull off the small piece and adhere it to your Black mat … then you can mount that directly onto your card front, aligning the stamped image.

Now it’s time to add some accessories to your little black dress … “embellish your card” with a little Wink of Stella over the flower petals and a few rhinestones around the card for a little bling! Plus, it balances out your card nicely.

You will be amazed at how simple it is to create this beautiful card.  The entire Magnolia suite is amazing and a “must” in my stamp collection … how about yours?  If you’d like to see more samples that I have created, just enter “Magnolia Lane” in the search box at the top of my blog and it will pull up all of my posts that have “magnolia” in it!!

Thank you so much for joining me today!

I hope you have a beautiful Sunday … Enjoy!

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST ….