Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Another Stampin' Up! Snowflake Showcase Sneak Peek

  • Stampin' Up Snowflake Showcase
  • Stampin' Up! Snowfall Thinlits 
  • Have you ordered your Holiday Paper Pumpkin kit?

Snowfall Thinlits Dies from Stampin' Up! 


I've always loved Snowflake--stamps and dies.  I couldn't wait to put in my Demonstrator preorder for the new Snowflake Showcase promotion to start playing with this set of two coordinating stamp sets and the Snowfall Thinlits.  I showcased a beautiful card with this set in an earlier post.  Today, I chose to use the Snowfall Thinlits dies with Whisper White and Silver Glimmer paper. One major tip I want to pass on:  Use the new, thinner Glimmer Paper.  I made the mistake of grabbing a package of the old-style Glimmer Paper.  Big mistake with these detailed thinlits.  After using the new thinner Glimmer Paper, I love how much easier the new thinner Glimmer Paper is to die cut. So glad that Stampin' Up! made the change to thinner Glimmer Paper in this year's annual Catalog.        

  



I've been so disappointed with the photos of these cards.  I tried artificial daylight bulbs and natural light and none of these photos show the beautify of these cards. I love them in real life.  I probably try other colored Glimmer Papers later.  For now, these basecards are Thick Whisper White cardstock.   Then a layer of Silver Glimmer Paper, and then another layer of Whisper White.
   




This card showcase just a few of the love snowflakes in the Stampin' Up! Snowfall Thinlit Dies.  The swirls on the left is a single die, which creates a stunning element.  

The sentiment is stamped in Smoky Slate ink and is from the Peaceful Noel stamp set.  Such a simple card, but very dramatic.  An additional tip:  Back the Silver Glimmer Paper with Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets before die cutting the snowflakes.  This will make it extremely easy to simply remove the backing and adhere to your card front, without the problem of getting glue on the front side of your delicate  snowflakes.  Its also a major time-saver when creating a large number of cards. 




This card uses more of the different snowflake dies from the Stampin' Up! Snowfall Thinlit dies.  Yes!! More sizes!  I love that I was able to cut all of the snowflakes for these two cards at the same time.  This die set includes an incredible assortment of different size snowflakes.  

This card also uses a sentiment from the Peaceful Noel Stamp set.  It is stamped in Smoky Slate ink.  



Both of these cards are perfect designs for making a stack of hand made cards for your Holiday messages.  
The Snowflake Showcase includes two stamp sets, coordinating thinlits, and matching embellishment.

Start your Wishlist now to order this limited-time set when it become available November 1.  Perfect timing for making Holiday cards.  Take a look at other sets and dies available in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  Order your holiday stamp sets and dies soon so you'll have them in plenty of time to create your handmade holiday cards.  

Recipe for project:


Stamps:  Peaceful Noel (Sentiments)
Ink:  Smoky Slate
Paper:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper 
Accessories: Snowfall Thinlits, Big Shot, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets,   


To order items used on today's, click on one of the product photos below, or go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.



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 A One-Stop Box for the Holidays  


I love Paper Pumpkin kits this time of year.  Fun, holiday designs and the November kit will give you a solution for your holiday crafting needs.  Get cozy this Christmas season with Paper Pumpkin's one-Stop Box for holiday paper crafting fun.  

When you subscribe by November 10, you'll receive the specially designed box filled with everything you'll need for a holly-jolly handmade holiday.

Hard to find time for paper crafting fun during the busy Holiday season?  Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin is just what you need.  A kit where all the prep work is done for you!  And, subscriptions to Paper Pumpkin make great Holiday gifts.  Purchase a prepaid code and give them to your crafting friends/ family members as gifts.  But you'll want to give them their gift code now so they can order the special holiday kit by November 10.  

Every kit includes:

- an exclusive stamp set that you can use over and over  
- at least one classic Stampin' Spot arrives with every kit 
- new subscribers receive a Paper Pumpkin clear block (size D)

Paper Pumpkin is an incredible value!  In addition to sending you an exclusive stamp set and ink spot, everything you need to make awesome projects is included.  Just grab your scissors and glue.  Some months the kits make cards; next month it might be home decor; then gift packaging, and more.

Its flexible.  You can order a subscription for one month, 6 months, or 12 months. And you can suspend for a month or cancel at anytime. 

Since all the prep work is done, the projects take a shorter time to complete, making it the perfect for on-the-go crafting.  

Heading to the doctor?  Grab a kit to put together while sitting in the waiting room.  Each monthly project fits in one little box so you can take it anywhere.  

Stampin' Up! shares a video on its Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel to quickly demonstrate how to assemble each kit, in addition to detailed pictorial guides included in your kit.  The YouTube video is published about the time your kit arrives in your mailbox.  Don't care for the projects in your kit?  Check out alternative ideas for using your kits on YouTube or Pinterest.  You'll find an active online Paper Pumpkin community who love to share their ideas.

Don't wait.  Order your Paper Pumpkin Kit by November 10 2018.  You'll look forward to your new Paper Pumpkin Kit arriving in your mailbox each month!


Need To place an order?

1.  Orders over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. You select free merchandise from the current catalogs to add to your order.  You can also purchase hostess sets with a $150 order.   Order here.

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.  First, you can order $125 worth of product for your $99 starter kit.  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 start saving 20% on your purchases.  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 Annual Catalog or the upcoming Holiday Catalog. 

4.  Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.


5.  Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, give this monthly kit a try.  

Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Stampin' Up! Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies

  • Stampin' Up Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies
  • Flourishes Filigree Stamp Set 
  • Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set

Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies Stampin' Up! 


With the new Snowflake Showcase promotion coming in November 1, I wanted to make sure that I got to use the existing Stampin' Up! Swirly Snowflake Thinlits Dies so I don't forget how beautiful these sets are.   Today I'm showing two cards using the Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies.  The first I created and the second I received in an August swap, without a name attached.  For the sentiment on the card I created, I used the Flourishes Filigree Stamp Set from the Holiday Catalog.        

  



The basecard I'm using is Whisper White cardstock.  The next layer is Gold Glimmer Paper. Then another layer of Whisper White dry embossed with the Softly Falling Embossing folder.
   




I then embossed in gold embossing powder one of the sentiments from the Flourishing Filigree stamp set and punched it out using the Pretty Label Punch.  

The beautiful Gold Glimmer Paper snowflakes are backed with Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets before die cutting to make applying them to the card front very easy.   I also added two Gold Metallic Pearls to the sentiment.  What a great Holiday card! 




This card uses the same die set, but it is created on a background of Petal Pink cardstock.  The two upper snowflakes and the sentiment are heat embossed in Silver Embossing Powder using stamps from the Snowflake Sentiments stamp set.  The three snowflakes on the bottom use the Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits die and are cut out of Silver Foil Sheets.  The bow is from the Powder Pink Shimmery Ribbon pack.  

These two beautiful cards show you the different looks you can get from this coordinating stamp set and dies. 



Take a look at the sets and dies available in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  Order your holiday stamp sets and dies soon so you'll have them in plenty of time to create your handmade holiday cards.  

Recipe for project:


Stamps:  Snowflakes Sentiments, Flourish Filigree
Ink:  Versamark
Paper:  Whisper White Powder Pink, Gold Glimmer Paper, Silver Foil Sheets 
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Silver Embossing Powder, Pretty Label Punch, Powder Pink Shimmer Ribbon, Swirly Snowflakes, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Big Shot, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals,  


To order items used on today's, click on one of the product photos below, or go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.



Price: $110.00
Stay up-to-date with new card ideas by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or by following me on Instagram.



Need To place an order?

1.  Orders over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. You select free merchandise from the current catalogs to add to your order.  You can also purchase hostess sets with a $150 order.   Order here.

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.  First, you can order $125 worth of product for your $99 starter kit.  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 start saving 20% on your purchases.  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 Annual Catalog or the upcoming Holiday Catalog. 

4.  Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.


5.  Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, give this monthly kit a try.  

Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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