Tulips & Stitched Greenery Die Video

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am happy to share an amazing die that I have fallen in love with along with two cards highlighting the cool look that you get… It’s the Stitched Greenery die. I’m teaming it up with the beautiful Flowering Tulips bundle. I’m having quite a bit of fun playing with this bundle.

Let’s take a look at the video now …

Dimensions:

  • Card Base / Basic Black : 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” then Score at 4-1/4” and Mat: 4-1/8″ x 2-7/8″
  • Cardstock #2: Pear Pizzazz: 4″ x 5-1/4”
  • Cardstock #3: Basic White 4″ x 2-3/4″

The depth and detail of the Stitiched Greenery die is nothing short of stunning, and with all of the beautiful floral stamp sets and bundles, I believe this to be a staple in anyone’s stamping room.

You can just run it through your die cutting & emboss machine and leave it as is … or you can add a touch of color directly to the die as I did on my next card ….

On this card I patted the Evening Evergreen ink pad onto the die and then ran it through the Die cutting & embossing machine. It is a very subtle touch of color but still adds the texture as before. I’m hooked!!

Stop back tomorrow and the next couple of days as I share even more ideas on how you can maximize the use of this die. I know once you get it … YOU will love it! I have the link for you below.

Have fun creating and thank you for hanging out with me today.

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Nuts & Bolts Card Tutorial

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share a totally amazing card with you. If you have grandchildren or any little one’s in your family … they are going to fall in love with this card. This card highlights the Nuts and Bolts stamp set. I’ll also be sharing the dimensions and step by step directions so you can create this card with ease!

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Basic White 4.25 x 11” folded to 4.25” x 5.5”
  • Cardstock #2: Pale Papaya 4” x 5.25”

Instructions:

  • Cut and score Basic White card base. Fold in half.
  • Cut Pale Papaya Cardstock to 4” x 5.25”
  • Using the flower robot stamp, ink the flower gear image only in Pale Papaya ink on the Pale Papaya card stock. Use a post-it note to mask off the robot if needed. Stamp gear flower randomly in background. Mount to card front.
  • Using the flower robot stamp, Ink and stamp the flower gear image 3 times in Pale Papaya ink on the Pale Papaya card stock.
  • Using the Strawberry Builder punch (flower image), punch out all three of the stamped flower gears. Curl petal edges slightly with fingers or bone folder. Add an iridescent rhinestone to each punched flower center. Set aside.
  • Stamp robot in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto Basic White cardstock. Color using Smoky Slate, Basic Black and Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends. Use a color lifter to model the gray ink and make it look distressed.
  • Cut out finished colored robot image.
  • Stamp Kind Human sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto Basic White cardstock. Cut out.
  • In the top 2/3 of the stamped Pale Payapa cardstock blend a small circle of Pale Papaya ink using a blending brush and Pale Papaya ink. The blended circle should be slightly larger than the size of the robot image. See card for placement example.
  • Mount Robot using Stampin’ Dimensionals on top of the blended circle. Add sentiment using dimensionals, mount under robot feet.
  • Die cut the smaller YOU ARE AMAZING from Pale Papaya cardstock using the Amazing Thanks dies. Mount to card in the bottom 2/3 using liquid glue. See card for placement example.
  • Mount three flowers around robot onto card front using a glue dot.

Don’t you just LOVE this little cutie? Oh my gosh … and I love the “amazing” greeting applied in the same color; it gives you a subtle dimension and texture. Too cute!!

Thank you for stopping by ~

Have a wonderful day!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

Simply Sunday: Savings are in Bloom

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

If you haven’t already, it’s time to meet your mini crafting companion: the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine! If this is your first encounter, allow us to introduce you.

This mini—but mighty—machine is durable, portable, and easy to use. It’s the perfect pick for budding beginners who want to branch out, papercrafting pros who want to craft on the go, or those who are short on storage space! With this trusty tool, any crafter can make precise cuts and embossed designs for their projects with one pass.

Starting 1 March, you can snag the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine at a 20% discount! This miniature machine is compatible with a large selection of Stampin’ Up! embossing folders and dies. Build your craft collection and combine the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with any (or all!) of the select stamp-and-die bundles that are also available for 20% off during the month of March!

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Thank you so much for joining me today. You can click on any of the featured bundles to find our more about them or to begin shopping.

Have a wonderful day ~

Change is Beautiful ….

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Growing through life can also mean growing pains. Whether they’re climbing their career ladder or moving out for the first time—change can be simultaneously thrilling and scary—but isn’t that what makes life beautiful? Because new beginnings, after all, are simply new adventures. Let your loved ones know you’ll be there to support them through all of life’s chapters! 

The Change is Beautiful kit contains enough supplies to create 9 stunning cards with a unique folding technique to commemorate moments of change. The designs are inspired by the natural cycles of change found in nature. 

About the Kit

Name: Change Is Beautiful

This kit includes:

  • Change is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Spot®
  • Printed card bases
  • Printed envelopes
  • Printed, shaped die cuts
  • Iridescent sea glass
  • Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo

I’m pretty excited to see the “Iridescent sea glass” that is included in the kit!! Always something cool inside the Paper Pumpkin boxes 🙂

Thank you for the visit today. Let me know if you have any questions about our Paper Pumpkin kits … I’d be happy to help you.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Finding a Little Paradise Card Tutorial

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share my Paradise Palms Card with you. I’ll also be sharing the dimensions and step by step directions so you can create this card and transport yourself (or your friend) someplace warm and relaxing!

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Basic Black: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, Score at 4-1/4” and fold in half.  Also need a piece of scrap to die cut palm tree.
  • Cardstock / Mango Medley: 5-1/4” x 4”
  • Cardstock / Basic White: 5” x 3-3/4” (front) 5-1/4” x 4” (inside) plus 4” x 4” to color with blending brushes.

Instructions:

  • Attach the Mango Melody cardstock onto your Basic Black Cardbase.
  • Using 4” x 4” piece of white and a Blending Brush, apply Daffodil Delight to the center of your card and brush out all the way to each edge.
  • Repeat the application of color using Mango Medley to the top portion of the card (edge to edge) and blend down into the Daffodil Delight.
  • Repeat the application of color using Coastal Cabana to the bottom portion of the card (edge to edge) and blend up into the Daffodil Delight.
  • When your cardstock is fully covered with ink, die cut using the () circle die.
  • Die cut large palm tree out of the scrap piece of Basic Black.
  • Attach the circle in the upper / center section of the Whisper White.
  • Stamp greeting with Momento Ink onto Basic White on the left hand side.
  • Take this assembly and using the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder, run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
  • Secure die cut Palm onto front of card with a Mini Dimensional on top and adhesive on the bottom.
  • Attach card front assembly to the base of your card and the 5-1/4” x 4” Basic White to the inside of your card.

Don’t you just LOVE a fully textured card? Oh my gosh … it totally transforms this card. And of course I could not walk away without adding the Faux Sea Glass to my card, it even pulls color from the circle background.

Thank you for stopping by ~

Have a wonderful day!!

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FUN FOLD: Faux Step Card

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am excited to share the “FAUX” Step Card that I shared with my Stamp Club in February. I have my Facebook LIVE video to share with you so you can see how easy it is to create this FUN FOLD card. I’m also sharing the dimensions with you.

Let’s take a look at the video now …

Dimensions:

  • Card Base: Old Olive: 9” x 4-1/4” then Score at 1-1/4”, 2-1/2” and 5-3/4”
  • Cardstock #2: Old Olive Center Step: 8-1/2” x 2-1/4” then Score and fold at 5-1/2”
  • Cardstock #3: Basic White 3″ x 4″ for inside of card / Scrap of white for greeting
  • Designer Paper #1: Expressions in Ink for Center Step 2″ x 5-1/4″ and Striped paper 4″ x 4″ cut off 1″ from bottom so it aligns during assembly

I find it easiest to lay the card base out flat when attaching the designer paper, as shown in the video. Then use your favorite adhesive to attach the center flap … you’ll want to make sure to center and align the front flap to the bottom, then attach to the back.

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Ahhh … Don’t you just love making quick & easy cards that look like you spent all day cutting and creating!! lol No one has to know that … right! Just image all the different designer papers or dies that you can use with this Fun Fold Faux Step Card.

Have fun creating and thank you for hanging out with me today.

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Two 4 Tuesday: Quiet Meadow Cards

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’ve got two cards to share with you today featuring the Quiet Meadow Bundle … another amazing bundle on sale now. I’ll also be sharing step by step directions so you can create these card.

Instructions: You’re Too Kind Card

  • 1. Cut a piece of Petal Pink Cardstock to 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” (21 x 14.9 cm) and score at 4-1/4” (10.5 cm). This is your card base.
  • 2. On a piece of Basic White Cardstock (2-3/4” x 4-3/4”; 7 x 12.1 cm), use the light shade from the Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack to color part of the panel. Stop halfway down the panel, then swap your Stampin’ Blends marker for the dark shade from the Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack. Color the rest of the panel, starting slightly above the center to create an overlap of the two colors.
  • 3. Use the wide, leafy die from the Meadow Dies to cut the card panel. Adhere the negative piece to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals . (Set the die-cut piece aside to use for the next project.)
  • 4. Stamp the “You’re too kind” sentiment from the Quiet Meadow Stamp Set in Cinnamon Cider ink on another piece of Basic White Cardstock (3-3/4” x 1-1/2”; 9.5 x 3.8 cm). Use the scalloped sentiment label die to cut the label, then adhere to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • 5. Stamp the paint splatter image in Cinnamon Cider ink on Cinnamon Cider Cardstock (1-1/2” x 3-1/2”; 3.8 x 8.9 cm). Align both butterfly dies onto the splatter-stamped cardstock, cut, and adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

So …. what do you do with the piece that you die cut? Well … we make a card with it!

Instructions: Gathered with Love Card

1. Cut a piece of Cinnamon Cider Cardstock to 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” (14.9 x 21 cm) and score at 4-1/4” (10.5 cm). This is your card base.
2. On another piece of Cinnamon Cider Cardstock (4” x 5-1/4”; 13.7 x 19.8 cm), add Cinnamon Cider ink to the script stamp from the Quiet Meadow Stamp Set. Stamp five times to build a scattered background. Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhere to the card base.
3. Stamp the “Love” sentiment in Cinnamon Cider ink on Petal Pink Cardstock (1-1/2” x 2-1/4”; 3.8 x 5.7 cm). Create the sentiment shape with the tiny tag die from the Meadow Dies, then string a piece of Linen Thread (12”; 30.5 cm) through the hole. Tie a knot, then tie a bow.
4. Cut a silhouette shape from Basic White Cardstock at (1-3/4” x 5-1/2”; 4.5 x 14.9 cm) with the dandelion die. Add Mini Glue Dots to the back of the shape, as well as to the die-cut shape from the previous project. Adhere both pieces to the card front—one on top of the other— to appear as a gathered bouquet.

5. Finish off by using a Stampin’ Dimensional to adhere the tag.

Pretty cool right … and a fun technique to boot! Sometimes the simplest techniques can create some amazing cards.

Thank you for checking out my blog post today.

Have a great day!!

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Sweet as a Peach Card Tutorial

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share a tasty sweet treat of a card from the “Sweet as a Peach” … another amazing bundle on sale now. I’ll also be sharing the dimensions and step by step directions so you can create this card. It’s a happy Monday!

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Petal Pink- 8 ½” x 5 ½” (score on the long side at 4 ¼”)
  • Cardstock: Very Vanilla- 3 ½” x 4” for sentiment and flowers
  • Cardstock: Soft Sea Foam- small scrap for leaves
  • Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper: Dotted print is 1 ½” x 5 ½” & plaid print is 1” x 5 ½”

Instructions:

  • Fold card base in half and attach the dotted piece of designer paper to the card front on the right side along the edge using multipurpose liquid glue. Then, use the scalloped edge die on the card front along the opening about ½” from the edge. Run through the die cutting machine.
  • Then, add the plaid designer paper to the inside of the card so you can see it along the edge of the opening.
  • Stamp the trio of larger flowers on your Very Vanilla cardstock using Calypso Coral Ink and Memento Black for the centers and die cut using the matching die. Using the same piece of Very Vanilla cardstock die cut the scalloped square for the sentiment.
  • Stamp the small or mini trio of flowers in Calypso Coral ink on the card base as shown in the photo. Use second generation stamping where you ink up your stamp then stamp off one time on scrap paper before stamping on your project. This will give you a lighter shade of color.
  • Stamp the sentiments on the die cut scalloped piece using Memento Black ink.
  • Attach the sentiment to the card front as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add all flowers to the card front popping up the largest one by the sentiment and the medium one at the top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Die cut 4 sets of the leaves using Soft Sea Foam cardstock. Use multipurpose liquid glue to attach the leaves near the flowers.
  • Add 3 Matte Black Dots around the sentiment and one Bumblebee Trinket on your card.

This is such a lovely bundle and makes creating “All Occasion” cards so easy and pretty. I hope you are enjoying the card tutorials, I love inspiring my stampin’ friends and helping you with your stamping needs.

Thank you for stopping by this Monday.

Have a wonderful week!!

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Simply Sunday: Beauty of Friendship Card Parade

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have a treat for you today … a simple yet beautiful Slim Line card and a parade of other cards that were created from the amazing Beauty of the Earth Suite. I will also be sharing some fun techniques on these cards so, grab a cup of coffee and sit back with me while we go through these creative gems!

I share these because the Beauty of Friendship Bundle is part of the Savings in Bloom promotion. I will share “all” of the items on sale at the bottom of my post.

First up is my Slimline cards, this card fits in a business size envelope … I’m using two different patterns from the Beauty of the Earth Designer paper and joined them together with the pretty Gold Fine Art Ribbon; it has a touch of sparkle, so I had to add the Genial Gems to keep the sparkle going.

The greeting comes from the Beauty of Friendship stamp set / bundle. I chose the Cinnamon Cider as a mat and Merry Merlot as my card base … they pull those colors out of the designer paper. I find this suite / bundle very gender neutral … who wouldn’t love these cards!

My second card I’m using the same pattern of the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series paper and the Beautiful Trees dies. Another simple card when using your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine. The greeting comes from the Beauty of Friendship stamp set included in the bundle.

Ready to see another card using the same paper? The amazing thing is that each one looks sooo different! I used a landscape layout verses the portrait as I did on the first two cards and created this unique card. I also used Night of Navy on this card to pull out the blue in the designer paper.

I created the frame with the Stitched Rectangle Dies … I love this look, it’s new and fresh and highlights the designer paper. I added the tree and greeting from the bundle …

Now lets change things up a little by using a different pattern from our Beauty of the Earth Designer paper and a fun technique … the “Split Card Technique”. I’m using Old Olive and Early Espresso to coordinate with my designer paper. You can watch the video to see how to create this card yourself by CLICKING HERE!

Now I would like to bring in one of the “hottest designer papers” right now, and that is the NEW HORIZONS Designer paper … so many pretty patterns would work perfectly with the dies from the Beauty of the Earth bundle. The watercolor landscapes look so cool with the tree.

The next card I share with you has a card base is Early Espresso …. so is the tree itself, it made the Misty Moonlight designer paper from the Beauty of the Earth Designer paper really pop, and when I added the leaves to the trees … WOW! The leaves on the bottom are just another die cut of the top … just cut up into smaller pieces to lay upon the ground. So pretty!

The last card I have to share with you, has the same watercolor background paper that I used on the “You Inspire Me” card but I’m changing up the seasons. Once the leaves are gone … well, winter comes next, and it makes for the perfect Christmas card …

I just love this card and I used the Chalk pen and Wink of Stella to add snow to my tree! How fun is that! I just wanted to show you that this is not just another tree set, but a bundle / or suite that can be used for any season … or any reason!!

The Beauty of the Earth Suite is still available, but if you are just looking for the bundle … it’s 20% Off right now. I always wonder if Stampin’ Up! will retire a stamp set when they put it on sale … so if this is on your “Wish List”, you may want to consider getting it now and enjoy the extra savings!! You can click on any of the images below for details on the bundles or to begin shopping … it takes you directly to my store.

Thank you for joining me this Sunday for my card parade, I hope you enjoyed the many styles of cards. Please let me know if you have any questions.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in todays projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you 

Sale: $44.75

Price: $50.25

Sale: $40.75

Price: $45.75

Sale: $41.50

Price: $46.75

Sale: $44.75

Price: $50.25

Learn How to Create Watercolor Pansies

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m here today with these stunning Pansies!! I am so excited to share this with you today … I have combined an old technique with our new Pansy Petals and the results are stunning!

I have created a video for you from a past Facebook LIVE so you can watch step by step how I created these beautiful flowers so you can recreate this too…. They almost look real don’t they?

Isn’t that cool … I am in love with this technique! I loved it when I made pansies from the butterfly punch but these are so much more realistic!! It creates so much texture and depth when you “scrunch” your petals.

Those little white specs you see are actually the “shimmer” paper making a statement! It really is so pretty and you can do these in any color you’d like! Here is my inspiration to create these amazing pansies ….

Here is another card I made with the other colors of petals that I was experimenting with ….

Not bad for a 2 minute card!! I used the Pansy Petals Designer paper for my background and just added the flowers and my greeting … simple!

I said I was going to share my “inspiration pansy” with you today but I’m saving it for tomorrow … along with another card!! You won’t be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by today!

Hope your day is an awesome one ~

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Parade of Pansies …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have several cards to share with you today … I have some quick & simple pansy cards that highlight Pansy Petal Bundle and the Pansy Petals Designer paper …

I’m using the Gorgeous Grape from the Ombre Specialty Paper … To view the original post to see how I created the “punched” tag, CLICK HERE.

Then I showed how easy it was to use the layering of the pansy images to create pretty hand stamped pansies ….

Many of you have used Two-Step stamp sets, and the Pansy stamps are no different. They are designed to layer color to create a beautiful flower. CLICK HERE to view the entire post.

Now I’d like to share another card that also highlights the designer paper, but also the dies… because these dies actually are designed to not only cut your stamped images but the images on the designer paper …

The cute pansy and leaves above were cut from the Pansy Petals Designer paper. They are layered on a piece of Basic White embossed with the “Greenery” Embossing Folder and backed with a piece of Blackberry Bliss … these are layered onto more Basic White that was embossed with the “Tasteful Texture” embossing folder. The embossing added some nice texture to the card.

If you like texture on your flower, then you’ll love the layered die cuts to create you pansy …

The dies not only cut but they emboss as well … amazing!! The layering of the die cuts gives you some fun texture on your cards, but that didn’t stop me from embossing the background with the “Painted Texture” embossing folder! I also added the cute little Elegant Faceted Gems to draw your eye around the card.

I have fallen in love with this suite, join me tomorrow and I’ll share a video of the watercoloring technique demonstrating how to create this amazing pansy ….

The Pansies are part of our March Savings promotion … if you have them or not, I hope I inspired you and brightened your day with this pretty flowers.

Thanks so much for hanging out with me for a spell today.

I hope your day is a beautiful one!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you

Hugs, Prayers, & Love for Ukraine

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared the replay (video) of my Facebook LIVE and I told my viewers that I would show them what I created with all the left over vanilla sunflowers that I die cut … and I’m sharing that with everyone here today.

I attached the die cut flowers directly to a piece of Vanilla cardstock using the gluing technique I shared in the video and then trimmed the excess off … it creates a beautiful textured background …

Measurements:  

  • Very Vanilla Cardbase: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ … Score & Fold at 4-1/4″
  • Very Vanilla Card front: 5-1/4″ x 4″ … Glue die cut sunflowers
  • Ombre Specialty paper and Very Vanilla Cardstock: Stamp Greeting and for die cutting the sunflowers

I stamped the sunflower in Bumblebee ink and the greeting “Hugs, Prayers, Love” in Night of Navy … this greeting comes from the Positive Thoughts Stamp set. These are pretty close to the colors of Ukraine and I wanted to send my prayers out in my own way. I matted the greeting with the Ombre Specialty paper in Night of Navy.

The entire cardfront was “popped up” using our Stampin’ Dimensionals and gives the card a nice finished look. I tried Night of Navy as a card base but I thought it took away from the greeting and I really wanted that to be a major focal point.

Thank you for joining me today.

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Celebrating Sunflowers & Savings

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m excited to share today’s cards with you… Yes, I have 2 for you today!! It is a fun and creative way to use your Sunflower Dies without all the waste … and it looks so cool!! With prices rising all around use, it’s nice to be cost effective … you know, save some money by not wasting our cardstock! OH … and by the way, you can save 20% on this bundle right now.

I also will share the video created from last nights Facebook LIVE ….

As promised … I’m going to give you the measurements for the cards

Measurements:  

  • Cardbase: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ … Score & Fold at 4-1/4″
  • Ombre Glimmer paper: 5-1/4″ x 4″
  • Cardstock for Sunflower Die Cut: 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
  • Very Vanilla Inside Cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″ plus scrap to punch greeting

This card is so cute and easy to make … After you die cut the sunflower out, you can place your flower back into the cut out area to create a unique look … I like mine embossed!!

Don’t be afraid to mix and match colors … it can really highlight the ombre paper underneath. Have some fun with it and add a patterned designer paper!!

I hope you caught my little tip for finding the perfect size greeting for the punch design you want to use … I do this all the time. Don’t forget to head over to my YouTube channel … there is a video that highlights the card you saw yesterday! CLICK HERE … and please subscribe!

Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by.

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Celebrating Sunflowers …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy 1st Day of March!! That means spring is just around the corner and that makes me happy! Today I’d like to share three beautiful cards that I created with the Celebrate Sunflowers bundle. They highlight the stamp set … I’d like to invite you to join me tonight for my Facebook LIVE where I will highlight the dies … I can’t wait until you see the amazing different looks for the dies.

Yesterday I shared the Savings Are in Bloom promotion and what excites me is they are bringing back the previously popular Art Gallery, Celebrate Sunflowers, and Garden Wishes bundles. They will only be available in their bundle form during this promotion, so make sure to snag ‘em while you still can!

Let’s begin with some simple beauty ….

I begin with Bumble Bee ink on Bumble cardstock and the small sunflower … creating your own background is a quick & easy was to add dimension to a card without layering. However, that didn’t stop me from adding layers … I wanted to highlight the flower (which is stamped off) and the greeting in Early Espresso stamped directly over it.

My next card also uses the small flower for my background on Very Vanilla, but this time only on the sides to frame the focal point … my large sunflower!

I used the Stampin’ Blends in Daffodil Delight, So Saffon and Soft Suede to create the realistic look on the sunflower. I colored my large sunflower the same way on my next card but then added a WOW ….

When I finished coloring the sunflower I coated it with VersaMark ink and then Heat Embossed it with clear embossing powder … WOW, that really brings out the color!! It looks so beautiful against the designer paper.

Tonight I will dazzle you with some wonderful tips/techniques using the sunflower dies. You can join me at 6:30 pm Central Time on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page! Here is the link: CLICK HERE Can’t wait to show you!

Enjoy your day and thanks for droppin’ in!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … If you liked the products used in today’s projects, I have links for you below. Just click on the item you would like more information on, or to begin your shopping. It will take you directly to my website. Thank you ❤

Good Things Come in Small Packages …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s time to meet your mini crafting companion: the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine! This mini—but mighty—machine is durable, portable, and easy to use. It’s the perfect pick if you’re a budding beginner who wants to branch out, a papercrafting pro who wants to craft on the go, or someone who’s short on storage space! Make precise cuts and embossed designs for any paper project. Originally $60.00, it can be yours for only $48.00 between 1 and 31 March!

The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is compatible with a large selection of Stampin’ Up! embossing folders and dies. Kickstart your collection and combine your Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with any (or all!) of the following stamp-and-die bundles—they’re also 20% off during the month of March!

For this promotion only, we’ve brought back the previously popular Art Gallery, Celebrate Sunflowers, and Garden Wishes bundles. They will only be available in their bundle form during this promotion, so make sure to snag ‘em while you still can!

There is no limit on the number of Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines you can purchase during this promotion. Products are available while supplies last. If you have not heard about the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (I call it the Mini Boss) here is a video that will show you how it works and some great tips about using “embossing machines” in general!

Let me know if you have any questions … Remember, this sale starts tomorrow and these products are available while supplies last (no back orders).

You can use this link for a FREE Gift with $50 purchase, plus a virtual rewards point: https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=9MPRQ92H

REMINDER ….

Our Sale-a-bration Promotion ends tonight at Midnight … the opportunity to earn FREE Exclusive products will be gone.

EARLY BIRD Pricing for my Spring STAMPING RETREAT ends tonight at midnight …. You may still RSVP but the price goes up at midnight! Contact me right away … Space is Limited and rooms are filling FAST!

CLICK HERE FOR STAMPING RETREAT INFORMATION

Thank you so much for joining me today. I’m here to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming Sale … the Sale-a-bration ending, or my Spring Stamping Retreat.

Have a wonderful week ~