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Monday, August 01, 2016

Vertical Greetings

Vertical Greetings
Popcorn Box Die
Holiday catalog is only a month away

No more boring horizontal sentiments

Some days you just don't want to face the same ol' same ol' stuff. The Vertical Greetings stamp set is a perfect change of pace. Here's a quick card I made (casing the catalog) for my dear husband to use after his trip home to Boston to see family.

Vertical greetings stamp set. Click for larger image

I'm going to make a bunch more. The set has three images, including one that will carry you through to Valentine's day. The new enamel pieces add so much interest, you're going to want to get them to match all your card stock colors. Or start with the In Colors, since you're likely using the In Colors more than any other at the moment.

Recipe:

Stamps: Vertical Greetings
Ink: Sweet Sugarplum, Cucumber Crush
Paper: Thick Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum
Accessories and tools: 2016-2018 IN Color Enamel Shapes

Holiday Catalog is only a month away

Thumb through the 2015-2016 Annual catalog. and you'll see a few holiday sets you can begin using now.
September 1, you'll see the new Holiday catalog with all new stamps, punches, kits and coordinating accessories for this year's fall Holidays. In fact I'll be up until 1 am tonight to put in my holiday catalog order, when Stampin' Up! opens up the new catalog for demonstrator pre-orders.
Demonstrators who sign up during August can include holiday catalog merchandise in their Starter Kit order. Take a look at how you can earn some extra money during the holidays doing what you love.

Take a look at the great products you can order right now on my on-line store to browse and order.

One of my favorites from this year's catalog is the Popcorn container. These little containers a perfect for all kinds of treats -- not just popcorn. Take a look at the video below for some great ideas.

Pop Corn Bo Thinlet Die from Stampin' Up!

Visit this link if the video does not appear below: https://youtu.be/tc0IY2IEXpM

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Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.

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Enjoy!

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Saturday, July 23, 2016

Wonderful tools for banner making

Banners for Birthday
Layered Letters Alphabet

Beautiful Banners

This is the first time I've used these stamp sets! It is a Banner set and an alphabet set (Layered Letters Alphabet) that really works well together.

Create Banners with Layered Letters Alphabet and Beautiful Banners

I'm going to make a bunch more, but I wanted to show you what it looks like so your imagination can begin working on how you would use this set.

Layered Letters Alphabet and Beautiful Banners

I've seen these kinds of banners on Etsy and was so excited to be able to make my own. I can't wait to try it in all different colors and I can't wait to try this with embossed backgrounds and backed with colored cardstock. One tip. I actually found that I like the alphabet better when I stamped each letter twice. You can do that with the photopolymer stamp sets because you can see through the stamp to position it exactly on top of the first stamp.

Birthday Banner. Click for close up image

Recipe:

Stamps: Layered Letters Alphabet(138692), Beautiful Banners (141891)
Ink: Night of Navy
Paper: Thick Whisper White
Accessories and tools: Banner Framelits (132173), Natural Rope Twine (Retired Stampin' Up), Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Standard cutting pads, New Big Shot Platform

Bonus Days

Just 8 more days in July to earn Bonus Day coupons that you can redeem in August:

Shop now at my on-line store:

Until July 31, for every $50 USD you spend, you’ll get a $5 USD Stampin' Up! Bonus Days coupon that you can use between August 2–31, 2016.
What a great way way to get the remaining items on our wish list.
You will receive a Bonus Days coupon code via email for every $50 USD you spend in a single order (catalog price before shipping and tax).
This promiton is a first for Stampin' Up! and it’s a deal that will have you thumbing through the 2015-2016 Annual catalog...yet again!

NOTE: You can combine your Bonus Days coupons on your August purchases. The Bonus Days coupon codes will be delivered via email, so an email address is required to participate in this promotion. Stampin' Up! cannot resend emails with coupon codes, so make sure you save the email and write down the codes in a safe place so you don't miss out on the coupons you earn.

Down load the catalog at the link above, or go straight to my on-line store to browse and order.

Quick Links

Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Want to purchase at a discount? Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit. Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% or more.

Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.

Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends: http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Friday, July 08, 2016

Flamingo Thank You card

Flamingo from Pop of Paradise
Bonus Month has begun!

Flamingo love

This is the first time I've used this stamp set -- actually both of these stamp sets. Pop of Paradise set and the Grateful Bunch with the matching Blossom Bunch Punch. I also used the Swirly Scribbles Thinlets, but it barely shows in the photo as it is white on white. I was really pleased with how this turned out!

Pop of Paradise. Click for larger image

The flamingo was stamped with Melon Mambo and cut out by hand and popped up on dimensionals. The flowers were also stamped with Melon Mambo and then punched out with the Blossom Bunch Punch. I was so happy to see this flower set carried over from the Spring catalog. I think it works really well with the Swirly Scribbles and Pop of Paradise set. The "thank-you" banner was also cut by hand and popped up on Dimensionals.

Recipe:

Stamps: Pop of Paradise (141581 (Clear)), Grateful Bunch (140691)
Ink: Melon Mambo, Archival Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Thick Whisper White
Accessories and tools: Blossom Bunch Punch, Swirly Scribbles Thinlits, Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246) Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Standard cutting pads, New Big Shot Platform, Precison Base Plate, Die Brush and foam Pad

Bonus Days

Here's a special deal for you if you still have items on their wish list. Bonus Days:

Shop now at my on-line store:

Betwen July 7 and July 31, for every $50 USD you spend, you’ll get a $5 USD Stampin' Up! Bonus Days coupon that you can use between August 2–31, 2016.
That's another opportunity for you to get more items from your wish list.
You will receive a Bonus Days coupon code via email for every $50 USD you spend in a single order (catalog price before shipping and tax).
This is the first time Stampin' Up! has offered this type of promotion, and it’s a deal that will have you thumbing through the 2015-2016 Annual catalog...yet again!

NOTE: Bonus Days coupon codes will be delivered via email, so an email address is required to participate in this promotion. Stampin' Up! cannot resend emails with coupon codes, so make sure you save the email and write down the codes in a safe place so you don't miss out on the coupons you earn.

Down load the catalog at the link above, or go straight to my on-line store to brouse and order.

Quick Links

Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Want to purchase at a discount? Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit. Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% or more.

Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.

Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends: http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Tuesday, July 05, 2016

Bonus Month

May Flowers Framelit
Bonus Month

Mint Macaron and May Flowers Framelit

I've showcased the new Mayflower Framelit one one of the cards in an earlier post, and I'm using another piece from that framelit set today to make the flower on this card.

See full Falling Flowers card below

Mint Macaron is one of my favorite Stampin' Up! colors, and I was so pleased to see the Blooms and Bliss Designer Series paper from the June catalog coordinates with this delicious card stock. I'm also loving the Falling Flowers stamp set, which coordinates with the May Flowers Framelits. I used the framelit to cut two of the same flower and layered them together, although they were wonderful as a single flower. My only regret is that the card doesn't photograph nearly as well as the card in real life. This is one of those cards you need to see in person to appreciate it.

I made this in a landscape version and also used another version in a portrait size with the other side of this Blooms and Bliss Designer Series Paper for an upcoming swap.

I think Stampin' Up! has done a remarkable job this year providing us with so many beautiful, delicate dies to work with our stamp sets. It is easy to put together cards that will wow your recipients with your thoughtfulness and creative skills.

May Flowers Framelits. Click for a larger image

Recipe:

Stamps: Falling Flowers
Ink: Sahara Sand
Paper: Sahara Sand, Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Blooms and Bliss Designer Series Paper
Accessories and tools: May Flowers Framelits, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Standard cutting pads, New ig Shot Platform, Die Brush and foam Pad, Layering Circle Framelits, Project Life Cards and Labels Framelits, Project Life Corner Punch

Bonus Days

Still have items on your wish list? Here's a special deal so shoppers can have another reason to party: Bonus Days

Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

For every $50 USD you spend between July 7 and July 31, you’ll get a $5 USD Stampin' Up! Bonus Days coupon that you can use between August 2–31, 2016.
This is a great opportunity for you to get more items from your wish list, whether you buy them now or with your coupons in August.
You will receive a Bonus Days coupon code via email for every $50 USD you spend in a single order (catalog price before shipping and tax).
This is the first time Stampin' Up! has offered this type of promotion, and it’s a deal that will have you thumbing through the 2015-2016 Annual catalog...yet again!

Quick Links

Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Want to purchase at a discount? Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit. Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% or more.

Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.

Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends: http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Monday, July 04, 2016

Happy 4th of July

Swirl Scribbles Thinlit Flag

A 4th of July flag with Swirl Scribbles Thinlit

Got to play in my craft room today and made this flag card with the Swirly Scribbles thinlit die cuts from this thinlit set. Can't wait to make a card series out of the matching Swirly Bird stamp set.

I made this in a 5 X 7 size so that it would fit into a frame. Below is the finished image in a white frame. The stars are made with a small Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack which is retired. There is a large Rhinestone in the center of each star.

I think this is one of the most versatile dies sets from the new catalog. There are so many ways to use this stamp set and I'll show you more samples using this thinlit and the matching stamp set.

Recipe:

Stamps: None
Ink: None
Paper: Real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White, Smoky Slate (stars)
Accessories and tools: Swirly Scribbles Thinlits, (141497), Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pad, Thin Die adapter, Rhinestones Basic Jewels.

Happy 4th of July.

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Enjoy!