Hello Stampin’ Friends ~
Today I want to share a new product with you… The Pretty Pocket Card Kit from our Sale-a-bration catalog. Did you get yours?
Stampin’ Up! trainer, Donna, demonstrates how quick and easy it is to create beautiful cards using the Pretty Pocket Card Kit. Get this kit for FREE with a qualifying purchase during Sale-A-Bration–January 4-March 31
Thank you for coming back to check out my post today.
Have a warm and wonderful day ~
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Today I will share with you this weeks specials and remind you that today is the last day to place an order for the Sale-a-bration freebies!
Time just seems to be flying … and I don’t want this to be you
You can order from our Weekly Deals, they are pretty awesome this week, or the Clearance Rack … they have just added more great items! Not sure what to order?
Try a 3-month My Paper Pumpkin Subscription ON SALE for $54.85 through 3/31/15 AND you can select 1 free Sale a Bration Item with that purchase!
Let me know if you need any help or have any questions…. and now ~
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WOW … Don’t you agree that Stampin’ Up! has out done themselves this week? I loved the week they showcased the folders … but I love framelits!! And I think I’ll be getting those “Fun Frames” folders too! What’s your favorite?
Thank you for coming over to my blog today.
Enjoy the beautiful day ~
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Today I’d like to share a touch of “spring” with you. I have two cards that I created using the Sheer Perfection Vellum… I’m so sad this will be gone in a couple of days! I teamed up the Vellum with the “Crazy About You” stamp set and the coordinating “Flower Medallion Punch” on both cards.
My first card fits well with my “Simply Sunday’s” theme ….
Simple flowers with a touch of Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie from the Brights Collection of Markers. The vellum is placed over our Whisper White with a Basic Gray mat … popped up on a Daffodil Delight card base. Add a simple ribbon and your card is complete.
Inside I added a bit more of the vellum and created a greeting from the “Crazy about You” stamp set. The stamp set is great for creating your own sayings because it has so much to choose from.
My second card has a few more steps but still easy to recreate. I again began with the vellum and colored it in with an Old Olive marker … also from the Brights Collection. Because it takes a bit to dry, I dipped it in clear embossing powder and heat embossed it. This gave it some added texture and really made the green pop!
The vellum was mounted on Old Olive and then matted on the Basic Gray, and secured to the Old Olive card base. I used the Oval Collection Framelits for the greeting and topped off the flower with a rhinestone.
I finished off the inside with a couple of left over strips of cardstock and stamped the flower in the corner. There are more great patterns in the vellum, and if you need to put in an order, do it before the Sale-a-bration period ends on Tuesday … don’t miss out.
As for my Stampin’ Tip … I wanted to show you a neat way I was shown to store my Photopolymer sets.
I took the clear sheet with the images on & slide it into my stamp case … make sure that the words are “backwards”, then you can place your photopolymer stamps directly onto the case. They stick just fine.
With this set I needed to use both sides of the case, so I slide in a piece of plain white computer paper to block the writing that is on the sleeve. You could do this to both sides if you like the brighter image on the left.
Thanks for taking time out of your day to visit my blog.
Have a wonderful day ~
Today’s Stampin’ Supply List … A combination of these supplies ($50 or more purchase) will get your your Sheer Perfection Vellum… FREE. Just type in item code: 138639
One free gift for each $50 in purchases…. (so 2 gifts for a $100 order, 3 gifts for a $150 order + $25 in hostess merchandise credit to spend any way you like!) CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Thanks for dropping by… be sure to stop back tomorrow as I will be posting 2 of my creations using the new SAB vellum and s great stampin’ tip.
Have a great day !
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
First, I hope you are having a great day, second I’d like to say that the stamp set that was used in yesterday’s card was LOTUS BLOSSOM. Correction made, now I can go on with my day – LOL.
I have some cute card samples for you today from our Inspired by Blog ….
Check out our new buttons and twine for a real good time! The exclusive, limited-time In Color Accessory Pack gives you 25 yards (total) of Thick Baker’s Twine and 30 buttons (total) in our 2014-2016 In Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, and Tangelo Twist. Accent your projects, add bows to your packages, and revel in our sweet In Colors!
Ahhh … here you see the buttons and twine teamed up with the Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Paper … Love this stuff! My fingers are crossed that they put this in our Annual Catalog next year!!
On this sample … the buttons and twine are brought together with one of the Project Life kits! Project life kits are a great way to get some quick scrapbooking done, and it looks fabulous.
I think this is my favorite … love that she used the word framelit and the Irresistibly Yours Specialty paper.
Speaking of favorites …. You were right, the Petite Petals Punch is my favorite of this weeks Weekly Deals bunch 🙂
We want to thank our talented artist, Janet Wakeland for sharing her cards with us.
Thanks for checking out my blog today ~
Happy Wednesday!
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Today I want to share some great videos that Stampin’ Up! has just released on their YouTube Channel. Why am I sharing these? Well, the first one covers the “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer paper that I have posted for the past two days, along with the newest of our Sale-a-bration papers; the Sheer Perfection Vellum (I’m waiting for mine to come, should be here today!)
We all love learning new techniques, so grab a cup of coffee, sit back and relax & enjoy the Coloring Techniques – Sale-a-Bration Papers …
The next video is a recently released Sale-a-bration item; For Being You Stamp set. I have showcased this in past posts. Enjoy the Watercolor Wash Technique ….
And last but not least is the “A Happy Thing” stamp set. I’m showing you this one because it is one that I do not have so I thought you might find the video … Watercoloring with Blender Pens
There are only 8 more days of our Sale-a-bration period, I don’t want you to miss out! Please let me know if you have any questions, or need my help in any way. You can contact me @ lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com
Thanks for stopping by and checking out the videos.
Have a wonderful Monday ~
Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …
CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER in my online store anytime, or click any of the photos below to go right to that item online.
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Today I have a cute card for you, and as promised I have used the “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Paper and the “Simply Wonderful” stamp set.
Yesterday you saw Brenda’s swap that showcased sponging on the “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Paper and I have shared in a previous post (Click here to view) how to create a watercolor background with your Aqua Painters. You can also brayer this fabulous paper but …
today I’m going to show you how simple it is to use your markers and just color!
Using my Pool Party, Bermuda Bay and Island Indigo markers (the original Stampin’ Write markers) nothing fancy … I simply colored the first 3 spaces with Pool Party, the next 3 with Bermuda Bay, the next 3 with Island Indigo, then back to Bermuda Bay until all the lines were filled in.
Then I used a “baby wipe” to clean off my specialty paper …. I wiped off the excess in the direction of the lines. Quick & gentle … just enough to get the excess ink off, it also helps soften any lines from my coloring.
Using my 3 colors from light to dark also created the “Ombre” look… a very popular technique!
I did team up the Sale-a-bration items with the Bundle of the “Petal Potpourri” stamp set and coordinating “Flower Medallion” punch that is in the Occasions catalog – page 23. If Stampin’ Up! bundles it … I purchase it, I love the 15% savings!! Gives me more money to buy more goodies!
To finish off my flower, I added some of our Dazzling Details glitter adhesive (glitter glue) to the center. I think it adds just enough glitter without being over powering.
How simple was that!? Just image all the color combinations you can do with this simple technique. This paper is amazing … you don’t want to miss out! Our Sale-a-bration period ends March 31st and all you need to do is make a purchase of $50 before shipping & handling and pick the Irresistibly Yours paper for your Sale-a-bration freebie!
I have the list of ingredients for making this card below. just click on any one of them to see more details or go to my on-line store.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.
Have an awesome Sunday!
Today’s Supply List …
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Today I want to share with you a card I received from one of my downline members, Brenda! We had a team meeting last night, and of coarse we stamp and swap … so there will be more beautiful samples I will be sharing with you.
Brenda’s card is a celebration of Sale-a-bration! Her card showcases some of the fabulous items you can get free with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration …. and we have less than 2 weeks : ( to get all the freebies we need!
Let’s begin with the stunning background piece Brenda created with the “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer series paper. These come white with a glossy white pattern so you can color using a variety of techniques! Brenda created her’s by simply sponging the colors onto the paper and then wiping off any excess…. it really is stunning!
The beautiful butterfly and the flower come from a Sale-a-bration stamp set that was added to the already hefty list of freebies! This is the “Nature’s Perfection” stamp set…
And last by definitely not least is the “Simply Wonderful” stamp set Brenda used for her greeting. I love this stamp set, it has wonderful “useful” greetings with nice fonts … aren’t we always looking for new and more greetings!
I hope you enjoyed Brenda’s card as much as everyone in our Star’s group did! I will have more of our swaps to share in the upcoming week.
Be sure to stop back tomorrow for my “Simply Sunday” … I will also be featuring the “Irresistibly Yours” paper and the “Simply Wonderful” stamp set!
Thanks so much for stopping by …
Have a wonderful Saturday!
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Today I’d like to share with you one of the stamp sets released for Sale-a-bration. You can share big thanks with the oversized sentiments in the For Being You Stamp Set. This stamp set is perfect for use with gift tags or packaging, as well as cards, scrapbook pages, and more! Layer the images, then color. This stamp set also coordinates with the Hearts Border Punch (Annual Catalog p. 222), making it simple to punch out rows of adorable little hearts.
We want to thank our talented artists, Winona Semler and Stampin’ Up!
THANKS! Glad you stopped by ~
Have a great day!
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Today I’d like to share with you a post from our Stampin’ Up! blog “Get Inspired”. I can’t help but share the wonderful projects ….
Nothing is more perfect than nature. Share that perfection with the Nature’s Perfection Stamp Set. This five-piece set coordinates perfectly with our Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack (Item 138639) and is ideal for coloring. You can also easily punch out the butterfly image using the Elegant Butterfly Punch (AC p. 219).
We want to thank our talented artists, Patty Bennett and Sharlene Meyer.
Thanks for stopping by …
Have a great day!
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Happy Monday to you!! Hope you enjoyed your weekend.
Today I’d like to share with you a different twist to the “Love is Kindness” card that I shared with you yesterday. You can use the same layout, yet change the color, add a ribbon and the look is changed!
From Daffodil Delight to Pink Pirouette, and instead of a button … I’ve added a bow. Both super simple, both really cute!
I also “omitted” the words today and added a greeting from the Sale-a-bration stamp set; Simply Wonderful 🙂
I have some news from Stampin’ Up! that I would also like to share with you today …
Stampin’ Up! Announcements:
1. Blendabilities Quality Issues
We are experiencing a quality issue with our Blendabilities product line. Except for the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (item #132708) and the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad Refill (item #133456), all item numbers have been turned off; this includes Blendabilities Sale-A-Bration item numbers.
At this time, backorders for Blendabilities will not be fulfilled.
2. Back Order List
Currently, the following items are on BACKORDER; backordered items will be available on or before the date indicated.
131202: Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock–March 9
137362: Balloon Framelits Die–March 13
Currently, the following items are NOT ORDERABLE:
131262: Regals Stampin’ Write Markers
126199: Stampin’ Pierce Mat
137866: Sahara Sand 7/8″ Lace Trim
137360: Butterflies Thinlits Die
139322: Butterfly Bundle (Wood)
139323: Butterfly Bundle (Clear)
138865: Butterfly Bundle (Photopolymer)
We thank you for your patience and will update you as soon as we have more information.
I’ve posted these lists due to the many questions I have been receiving from you while trying to place orders. I will let you know as soon as I hear from Stampin’ Up!
I thank you for your patience and will be here for you if you have any further questions.
Thank you for checking out my blog today, hope yours is a good one!
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I’ve been so busy I never even got to step outside yesterday, but I noticed that the snow was melting … YAY!!! Better yet, I hear there is a warming trend our way. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for spring!
On that note, I can’t wait to share today’s card with you. First time on my blog … the “Love is Kindness” stamp set. And what says spring better than tulips!! I stamped the image with the Momento ink pad and chose the “Daffodil Delight” Blendabilities to color them.
Yellow hues always give you that warm fuzzy feeling. The greens are the “Old Olive” blendabilities, and I used the “Smoky Slate” blendabilities to soften the black on the newspaper. My base card is Basic Gray, again to soften the look of the card instead of the boldness of our Basic Black.
I embossed the Daffodil Delight cardstock with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder for a touch of texture and popped up the flower portion to give it dimension.
Just for fun … I added one of the buttons from the “Best Year Ever Accessory Pack”… it is one of the FREE items from our Sale-a-bration Catalog.
Thank you for joining me for today’s post, I appreciate you spending a bit of your Sunday with me.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Yesterday I showed you a few samples created from the Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum … today I will show you more awesome creations by our talented artists, Patty Bennett and Sharlene Meyer.
This Vellum is so fun … I love that the designs are bolder than some of our past vellums. This makes them perfect for coloring, like the beautiful butterfly you saw yesterday.
Wait no longer … Here they are!
So … how well do you know our stamp sets? Can you guess which stamp sets were used on today’s cards? Just leave your answers below in the comments 🙂
Thanks for dropping by. Have an awesome day!
Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Sheer perfection is spelled v-e-l-l-u-m. This 6″ x 6″ stack of translucent vellum paper, in 12 different designs (2 sheets per design), is perfectly sized for cards—no measuring or cutting needed! And since many of the designs are line art or brush stroke, it’s also perfect for coloring or even just showing off a pop of color underneath.
The gorgeous designs coordinate with Nature’s Perfection Stamp Set (Item 139097 [w])—another bonus Sale-A-Bration product only available through March 31!
I had to share this post from the Stampin’ Up! Inspired by blog … these samples are amazing!
Wow… the ladies did a beautiful job. I’m excited … my designer vellum is on it’s way!
Thanks for stopping by today ~
Hello Stampin Friends,
Today we are going to showcase the “Simply Wonderful” stamp set.
Sometimes it’s easier to show someone how wonderful they are versus just telling them. The sentiments in the Simply Wonderful Stamp Set—phrases like “Thanks so very much” and “You’re the best”—offer many opportunities to show your appreciation, love, admiration, and general regard for anyone in your life. Added bonus: the stamp set coordinates with the Decorative Label and Extra-Large Oval Punches, just to name a few!
We want to thank our talented artists, Mary Fish and Stampin’ Up!
Thank you for checking out my blog today, be sure to stop back tomorrow … I’ve got the cutest little card to show you!!
Have yourself a fabulous Friday!!
Linda's Stampin' Escape 