Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Sneak Peek at the Springtime Impressions Butterfly thinlit from Stampin' Up!

  • Springtime Impressions Butterfly Sneak Peek
  • Gift Yourself a crafting afternoon
  • Join us for Card Class this Saturday

Butterfly from Springtime Impressions


More of my demonstrator pre-release order arrived today.  I didn't even bother unpacking everything.  As soon as I found this butterfly thinlit, from the Springtime Impressions Thinlit set, I started looking for papers that would compliment this new butterfly. I'm such a sucker for butterflies.    

I'm using this new butterfly with the pre-release Share What You Love bundle that includes the Do What You Love stamp set and the Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper. This is part of the early-release Share What you love bundles that customers can order from the new catalog prior to catalog release, June 1.     




I looked at the colors in the Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper and my first selection for a base card was Rich Razzelberry.  However, It just wasn't bright enough with the Pool Party background in the print.  The colors in the flowers ended up looking better with the Berry Burst basecard.  Then I selected a layer of Tranquil Tide and then a layer of Pool Party and Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.

I use the Layered Leaves Embossing folder to dry emboss the Pool Party Layer.

  


Share What You Love early Release budles


I added a 1/2" Berry Burst Finely Woven ribbon between the two layers.  This is such a nice, flat ribbon.  However, a 1/2" strip of cardstock would work equally well, since this is one of the ribbons retiring at the end of this month.  The good news is that this ribbon is on sale on the Last-Chance list.  Since Berry Burst cardstock will carry over to the new catalog, this is an opportunity to get coordinating ribbons at a pretty significant savings.

The butterfly was cut from Pool Party cardstock using the new Springtime Expression Thinlits.  This is a sneak peek of this butterfly as this die will not be available until the new catalog release on June 1.   I used the Precision Base Plate to ensure this detailed butterfly cut evenly.  Then I used the Big Shot Die Brush to easily remove the chads from the die.   

 



  

The sentiment is from the Do What You Love Stamp Set stamped on Very Vanilla with Tranquil Tide ink.  The sentiment is cut using Layering Ovals and the Very Vanilla layer is matted with a scalloped oval layer of Tranquil Tide,    



Recipe:

Stamps:  Love What You Do
Ink:   Tranquil Tide
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Berry Burst, Tranquil Tide, Share What You Love Designer Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  1/2" Berry Burst Finely Woven Ribbon (retiring), Springtimes Impressions Thinlits,  Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pad, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Die Brush,  Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Stampin' Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, Mini Dimensionals


Click on the products below for more information and close ups for any of the supplies used in today's projects. Several items will not show in the store until May 1.  Or, go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.


Price: $110.00
Price: $10.00
Price: $7.00


To stay up-to-date with card ideas, subscribe to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram.

Cards Class  - Saturday, May 12, 2018



Gift yourself a fun, relaxing afternoon of crafting and creating.  Join us to make cards with the early-release Share What You Love suite from the upcoming June catalog and retiring favorite stamp sets from the current catalogs.  Get a jump on creating cards with this new set and play one last time with some of the most popular sets from catalogs about to retire.  We'll make  6 different cards using a variety of Stampin' Up! products, die cuts, embossing folders, Blends Markers, and embellishments.   You'll love creating these cards and then sharing your creativity with others when you need  to send a "thank you", a friendly "hello", or a special Birthday greeting.  Pick from a variety of sentiments so each card fits your needs..  



Register now for Saturday, May 12 Card Class



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 visiting my Meetup site.  The photo album includes individual photos of each project we'll make.

Class size is limitedso register for this class now.  Your class fee of $25 will include precut materials, die cuts and embellishments.  Use your paypal account and send your class fee to my paypal account at dje-ross@swbell.net or ask me to issue you a PayPal invoice for the class.

Subscribe to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram to receive up to date ideas and notices.


More savings announced on some retiring products


Several retiring items have new discounts Stampin' Up! added in the past week.  To view all of the retiring products, visit my online store.  This is your best source to see if the products you want are still available.  As items sell out, they will no longer be listed in my online store.

Download the Last-Chance Product Lists and start your craft room clean up to remove your retired items so you have room for your purchases from the new catalog.  You'll likely want to place an order for any remaining items on your Wish List before they're gone, May 31.  

It's also a good idea to stock up on reinkers for your old-style stamp pads, to pick up a pack or two of your favorite, retiring cardstock, and to add a roll of retiring ribbon to match your retiring Designer Series Papers.

While most items are only available until they sell out, retiring stamp sets will be available until May 25.


Orders  


1.  Orders 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.

2.  If the purchases on your Wish List are 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 your purchases as a demonstrator.  Need help building your shopping list? Contact me, and we'll work through your starter kit order together. 

3.  Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator if you don't already have one.  Let me know if you need an Occasions Catalog. 

4.  Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.


5.  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/

Monday, May 07, 2018

Mother's Day card using Remarkable You stamp set from Stampin' Up!

  • Silver Embossed Mother's Day Card
  • Join us for Card Class this Saturday

Remarkable You Stamp Set


Digging through my stamp shelves to clear out space for my Stampin' Up! preorder from the June 1 catalog arriving later this week, I came across one of my favorite retiring sets. . .  Remarkable You.  Playing with this set is like taking a walk down memory lane.  This set creates stunning cards.  I'm so sad that it is the last chance some of you will have to get this set.  In three weeks, the remaining retiring stamp sets will disappear from the catalog.  Be sure to order this set by May 25 if you plan to add it to your collection.  

I'm using this set to make a fast, simple Mother's Day card.  It is one of the cards we'll make in my card class this Saturday.  




I began with a thick Whisper White Base card.  Then I used a layer of Whisper White dry embossed with the Garden Trellis Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  

The image from the Remarkable You stamp set was first stamped in VersaMark and then covered with Silver embossing powder.  Then I used my heat Tool to set the embossing powder. 
  


Flower created with Silver Embossing Powder


I selected a sentiment from the Occasion catalog set called, "A Mother's Flair," and stamped it in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. 






  

The ribbon is a 1/8" silver ribbon, and it is tied in a simple knot.  This is such a simple card, yet very elegant in its simplicity.



Recipe:

Stamps:  Remarkable You, A Mother's Flair
Ink:   VersaMark, Tuxedo Black Memento
Paper:  Whisper White    
Accessories:  Garden Trellis Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Silver Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, 1/8" Silver Ribbon, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Stampin' Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, Mini Dimensionals


Click on the products below for more information and close ups for any of the supplies used in today's projects. Several items will not show in the store until May 1.  Or, go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.

Price: $10.00
Price: $7.00





To stay up-to-date with card ideas, subscribe to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram.

Cards Class  - Saturday, May 12, 2018



Join us for a chance to make cards with the early release Share What You Love suite from the upcoming June catalog and retiring favorite stamp sets from the current catalogs.  Get a jump on creating cards with this new set and play one last time with some of the most popular sets from catalogs about to retire.  We'll make  6 different cards using a variety of Stampin' Up!products, die cuts, embossing folders, Blends Markers, and embellishments.   You'll love creating these cards and then sharing your creativity with others when you need  to send a "thank you", a friendly "hello", or a special Birthday greeting.  Pick from a variety of sentiments so each card fits your needs..  



Register now for Saturday, May 12 Card Class



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 visiting my Meetup site.  The photo album includes individual photos of each project we'll make.

Class size is limitedso register for this class now.  Your class fee of $25 will include precut materials, die cuts and embellishments.  Use your paypal account and send your class fee to my paypal account at dje-ross@swbell.net or ask me to issue you a PayPal invoice for the class.

Subscribe to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram to receive up to date ideas and notices.


Clearance Rack Savings


Clearance Rack items are only available while they last, and they are going fast.  Take up to 60% off these select products.  Don't let these previous favorites disappear forever.


Download Last-Chance Product Lists


Download the Last-Chance Product Lists and start your craft room clean up to remove your retired items so you have room for your purchases from the new catalog.  You'll likely want to place an order for any remaining items on your Wish List before they're gone, May 31.  

It's also a good idea to stock up on reinkers for your old-style stamp pads, to pick up a pack or two of your favorite, retiring cardstock, and to add a roll of retiring ribbon to match your retiring Designer Series Papers. 

To view all of the retiring products, visit my online store.  This is your best source to see if the products you want are still available.  As items sell out, they will no longer be listed in my online store.

While most items are only available until they sell out, retiring stamp sets will be available until May 25.


Orders  


1.  Orders 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.

2.  If the purchases on your Wish List are 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 your purchases as a demonstrator.  Need help building your shopping list? Contact me, and we'll work through your starter kit order together. 

3.  Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator if you don't already have one.  Let me know if you need an Occasions Catalog. 

4.  Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.


5.  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/