Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Merry Patterns set special expires today

  • Merry Patterns can be your one set for cards this year
  • Earn a Merry Patterns Set through October 31
  • Join the November 5 Christmas Card Class 
  • October Specials end today

Merry Patterns set special expires today


Merry Patterns is the going to be the theme again today.  Why?  Two reasons.  1)  Today is the last day you can put in an order for $300 and receive the Merry Patterns set free  2)  I know many of you already have already received Merry Patterns, and I wanted to make sure you had several great ideas for using this wonderful holiday set.  I'm continuing to use the Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Basic Gray combination 

I'm rushing to get this post completed, which keeping an ear open for the door bell.  Last year, after 20+ years living in our home, we finally had our first trick and treaters!  I'm hoping this year we will continue to see those cute kids in their fun costumes again.  Candy treats are ready and sitting by the door, but its raining and its already growing dark, and I'm losing hope that any of the cute treats sitting by the door will be used.   Plus, the Astros are about to kickoff the 6th game of the World Series.  After the excitement of Game 5, where we won 13 to 12, I really want to finish this post and get in front of my TV!        
  
  



The basecard for today's card is Cherry Cobbler, then a layer of Whisper White, and then a layer of one of the patterns from the Be Merry Designer Series Paper.  The Elk image is stamped in Basic Gray outline and Cherry Cobbler, as is the sentiment.   I fussy cut the elk out leaving a thin boarder. The two other banners are Cherry Cobbler and Basic Gray.     






The accents are the Metallic Foil Doilies and three White Perfect Accents. If this feels rush, it is.  If you have questions, don't hesitate to email me.  I really want to watch the Astros' game.  This card was one of the fastest to make in this series.

Take a look at all 8 cards I've created with the Merry Patterns set.  I've been having a great time working with this and you will too.   You can see closeups of the previous cards by scrolling through my previous posts from Monday, Tuesday and Thursday last week and yesterday.    







     

Merry Patterns is a great set that you can't buy.  Today is the FINAL DAY you can get it FREE with a $300 (less tax and shipping) order ...just hours away. Place you order by Oct 31.  You'll love to create different cards for your friends and family. 
     
  

Recipe:

Stamps:   Merry Patterns 
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Accessories:  White Perfect Accents, Metallic Foil Doilies, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Silicone Craft Sheet, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue,  Dimensionals



Need to order any of the supplies used in today's project?  Click on an image below to see larger product images and to go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.



Need another copy of the Holiday Catalog?


Download a free copy of the Holiday catalog here.  Order using this months specials, at the end of this message, and save.


Join us for a Christmas Card Class 


Christmas Card Class #2 still has seats.  Register now to the November 5 Card Class where we'll make the  eight projects pictured below.  


Projects we'll make in the November 5 Christmas Card Class
  



  

All products used for our class cards are available from my Stampin' Up! on-line store, and I recommend ordering any items you plan to use to make more Christmas cards as soon as possible to ensure you have time to work on your Holiday projects.      


Take a closer look at the projects we'll make in the Meetup Photo album for this class, and register for the class while you're vising my Meetup site.  The photo album includes individual photos of each card we'll make

Stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram

24 Hours until October Specials End


1.  Place a $300 order (not including tax or shipping) before the end of October and earn  the Merry Patterns Stamp Set FREE

2.  Final day to stock up on DSP, with the Buy 3, get 1 Free.   Buy three Select Designer Series Paper, and select a fourth pack for free.

3.  Order over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. This is free merchandise you select from the current catalogs and add to your order.

4.  Is your wish list is over $100?  The $99 Starter Kit is one way to save on your purchase today, and save even more on future orders.  You can order $125 worth of product for $99.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your wish list as a demonstrator, and save 20% on future purchases.  Need help building your shopping list? Give me a call and we'll work through your starter kit order together.  


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

Sign up to stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site and come stamp with us, or follow me on Instagram

Quick Links


- Download a free copy of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.   Your kit ships free and you'll receive a free Paper Pumpkin kit as part of your new demonstrator kit.   After you sign up, enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25% off.
Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  

  
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, October 30, 2017

Eclipse Technique using Merry Patterns set from Stampin' Up!

  • Merry Patterns and Eclipse Technique
  • Earn a Merry Patterns Set through October 31
  • Join your friends for November 5 Christmas Card Class 
  • Final hours for October Specials

Eclipse Technique with Merry Patterns set


Merry Patterns is the set I'm using yet again.  Today I'm using Merry Patterns to highlight a technique that is popular all over the Stampin' Up! blogs.  I'm just late to the party. (Wouldn't be the first time...).  This technique is called 3D Eclipse.  It can be used with almost any die, but its been most popular when used with the Stampin' Up! Large Letter Framelits or the  Happy Birthday Thinlit.    Today's card continues with the Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White color combinations I've been working with since early last week.        
  
  
NOEL Eclipse Technique on a Merry Patterns card



The basecard for today's card is Whisper White, then a layer of Cherry Cobbler, and then another Whisper White layer.  The top Whisper White layer is stamped with the Elk image in Cherry Cobbler and the pine boughs in Garden Green.  Then the Large Letter Framelits are used to cut the word "NOEL" from the stamped Whisper White layer.  While I used NOEL for my Christmas Card or Winter theme, you could use several other words such as Joy, Hope, Faith, Peace, Snow, or use the Happy Birthday thinlit with this technique for a December Birthday card.  You could also use it for short names.   


This is a 3D Eclipse technique on a Christmas Card using Merry Patterns




The layers are assembled, and then the cut out letters are mounted on Foam Adhesive Strips, which are thicker than our Dimensional.  The Cherry Cobbler layer peeks through the raised letters giving you a very interesting effect. 

I added a Garden Green bow to the top of my card using 3/8" Garden Green Stitched Ribbon from the main catalog.  I mistakenly thought this technique would be extremely difficult, and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy and fast this technique was to complete. 




Here's a sneak peek at all 8 cards I've created with the Merry Patterns set.  I've been having a great time working with this set because it is so easy to work with.   You can see closeups of the previous cards by scrolling through my previous posts from Monday, Tuesday and Thursday last week, and stay tuned as I post more closeups of completed cards throughout this week. 






     

Merry Patterns is a great set that you can't buy, but you can get it FREE with a $300 (less tax and shipping) order placed before the end of October...just hours away.  So don't delay! 
     
  

Recipe:

Stamps:   Merry Patterns 
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Accessories:  3/8" Garden Green Stitched Satin Ribbon, Large Letters Framelits, Foam Adhesive Strips, Big Shot, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Silicone Craft Sheet, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue,  Dimensionals



Need to order any of the supplies used in today's project?  Click on an image below to see larger product images and to go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.



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Lost your copy of the Holiday Catalog?


Download a free copy of the Holiday catalog here.  Order using this months specials, at the end of this message, and save.

Want Merry Pattern Stamp set for FREE?


You can't buy the Merry Pattern set, but you can get it for free.  This is an 11-piece, two step stamp set.  Stamp the outline in one color and stamp the patterns in different colors.  The greeting is also a two-step stamp.  The outlines can be used alone or with the patterns.


Stamps in the Merry Pattern stamp set



Here's a tutorial on two-step stamping.  Take a look at the video, below, to see how to use the this two-step stamp set to create many different looks.  You can earn this stamp set free by placing a $300 order before the end of October.  Visit this YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/u92Muf7RrJA  



Join your friends for a Christmas Card Class 


Christmas Card Class #2 is filling quickly.  Register now to the November 5 Card Class where we'll make the  eight projects pictured below.  


Projects we'll make in the November 5 Christmas Card Class
  



We'll create a variety of different card designs using an assortment of die cuts, ribbons and specialty papers to give you loads of ideas for making your own cards.   

All products are available from my Stampin' Up! on-line store, and I recommend ordering any items you plan to use to make more Christmas cards as soon as possible to ensure you have time to work on your Holiday projects.      


Take a closer look at the projects we'll make in the Meetup Photo album for this class, and register for the class while you're vising my Meetup site.  The photo album includes individual photos of each card we'll make

Stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram

24 Hours until October Specials End


1.  Place a $300 order (not including tax or shipping) before the end of October and earn  the Merry Patterns Stamp Set FREE

2.  Stock up on DSP, with the Buy 3, get 1 Free.   Buy 3 Select Designer Series Paper.

3.  Order over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. This is free merchandise you select from the current catalogs and add to your order.

4.  Wish list is over $100?  The $99 Starter Kit is the best deal.  You can order $125 worth of product for $99.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your wish list as a demonstrator, and save 20% on future purchases.  Need help building your shopping list? Give me a call and we'll work through your starter kit order together.  


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

Sign up to stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site and come stamp with us, or follow me on Instagram

Quick Links


- Download a free copy of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.   Your kit ships free and you'll receive a free Paper Pumpkin kit as part of your new demonstrator kit.   After you sign up, enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25% off.
Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  

  
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