Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Stampin' Up! Be Mine Stitched Framelit Dies and Forever Lovely Stamp Set

  • Stampin' Up! Valentine Dies
  • Join us for a Valentine's Day Class January 27
  • Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and select $175 in products for $99

Stampin' Up! Forever Lovely


HI wanted A Valentine's card that was a little more sophisticated than the frilly, girly cards I typically do for Valentine's day, so I came up with today's design.  It uses a lot of textures and more muted tones with just a pop of color.  It features the Stampin' Up! Forever Lovely stamp set and the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies.  This is one of the cards we'll make in the Valentine's Class January 27.  See more below.  The Forever Lovely set and Be Mine Stitched Dies are from the Occasions catalog and the two embossing folders used are from the Stampin' Up! annual catalog Stampin' Up! annual catalog  




The basecard for this card is Gray Granite.  Then a layer of Whisper White dry embossed with the Subtle Embossing folder.       

The sentiment layer is positioned on a Gray Granite piece dry embossed with the Striped Scallops.  Then a die cut from White Vellum Cardstock using the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies.  The sentiment is stamped in Gray Granite onto a layer of Whisper White.  A small stitched heart is die cut from Lovely Lipstick using the Be Mine Stitched Framelit Dies.  I love mixing the different heart images available in this set.        

  


The scrolled flower images on the bottom of the card is also cut from Gray Granite using one of the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies.

While I had the Be Mine Stitched Framelit Dies and White Vellum out on my work surface, I decided to make a second version of this card.        




This second version swaps out the small heart frames for one large vellum heart.  I wasn't sure which I liked best, so I'm posting them both.  While these aren't traditional Valentine's colors, I really like the different look of these cards. 




Want to make Valentines and earn a free pick from the Sale-A-Bration brochure?  Order the first two items used in today's card for a free Level 1 pick.  Or order all these items and earn two free Level 1 picks or one Level 2 pick.   



Forever Lovely Stamp Set                    148624       US$21.00
Be Mine Stitched Framelit Dies             148527       US$35.00
Subtle Embossing Folder                      143706       US$10.00
Corrugated Dynamic Textured Folder    148026       US$10.00
Gray Granite 8-1/2 X 11 Cardstock      146983        US$ 8.50
Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2 X 11 Cardstock    146970       US$ 8.50
Gray Granite Ink Pad                           147118       US$ 7.50
Vellum Cardstock                               101856        US$ 9.00
                       Total                                          US$109.50



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Recipe


  • Stamps: Forever Lovely
  • Ink:  Gray Granite
  • Paper:  Whisper White, Gray Granite, Lovely Lipstick, White Vellum Cardstock
  • Accessories:  Be Mine Stitched Framelit Dies, Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Dimensionals


Spread Love.  Prepare for Valentine's Day with this card class


February is a month of love.  Spread the love by making handmade Valentines for those you love.  And show yourself some love.  Spend a relaxing afternoon making memorable, handmade  Valentine's Day cards this coming Sunday afternoon.  Your loved ones will know how much you truly care when they see the time you spent creating lovely, handmade Valentine's card for each of them.  Valentine's Day isn't just for couples, and it doesn't have to be confined to romance.

Join us for our January 27 card-making class and create these six Valentine's cards, and you'll be ready to pop them in the mail or deliver them to each of your loved one.  These cards use new stamp sets, dies, and papers from the new Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog, and if you place a $50 or $100 between now and March 31, you'll earn a free selection from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure.


NW Houston F.M. 1960/Spring Card Making Hobbyists
These are the six projects we'll make in the
February 27 Valentine's Card-Making class


You'll love the simplicity of done-for-you projects with precut materials, you'll stamp and assemble during class.  Then use your projects as samples for a fast, easy way to make more cards on your own by ordering the Meant to Be Stamp Set and the coordinating Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies Bundle from the Occasions catalog to make many more great Valentine's Day projects on your own, like the one below.

Get some hands-on experience using some of the newest stamp sets, dies and papers from the Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog before you decide which to buy.  

For a closer look at each project, take a look at the Meetup Photo album for this class, and register for the class while visiting my Meetup registration site.  The Meetup photo album includes individual photos of each project we'll make.

Class size is limited, so register for this class now.  Your class fee of $28 for these   projects will include precut materials, and embellishments.  Register and Use your PayPal account to pay.  Or, if you prefer, message me through my Meetup site when you register, and ask me to issue you a PayPal invoice for the class.  


Join my team during Sale-A-Bration 2019 for incredible rewards


If you join my team as a Stampin' Up! demonstrators during Sale-A-Bration, you'll get an extra $50 Product Bonus.  The Stampin' Up! new demonstrator starter kit is usually $99, and you normally get to select $125 worth of product.  This year, during Sale-A-Bration, your $99 starter kit includes a $50 product bonus.  Buy your starter kit for $99 and select $175 worth of Stampin' Up! products.  




Put together your wishlist of $175 worth of products--personalized with just what YOU want.  Choose ANY Stampin' Up! products to fill your kit.  Host sets and Sale-A-Bration gifts are excluded.

If you join in January, you'll receive a 20% discount on additional demonstrator purchases through July 31 2019.  That means you'll be able to purchase from the new 2019-2020 annual catalog including the early catalog purchase period, only available to demonstrator in May, before the June catalog is released.

You'll have until July to reach your first $300 quarterly sales minimum and keep your demonstrator discount for July through September quarter, which means you'll purchase from the Holiday catalog at your demonstrator discount, too!    

This gives you time to build your hobby supplies with your 20% demonstrator discount, if you choose to be a hobby demonstrator,  with no obligation to host workshops or sell products.  Or, this gives you time to grow your business if you decide to turn your hobby into a business.  If you decide to drop, there's never a penalty.  And you can join again, later.  

Need help putting together your starter kit contents, or have a question about joining my team?  Contact me here and we'll work through your starter kit contents together. 

Want to know more?  Visit my "Join the Fun" site.

Quick Links



Enjoy!



Donna Ross
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 
Current Promotions
Start You Own Business
Host a workshop
Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs




Sunday, January 20, 2019

Spread Love. Prepare for Valentine's Day now with this card class

  • Get ready for Valentine's Day with these Beautiful Handmade cards
  • A card class using new Meant To Be and  Forever Lovely Stamp Sets
  • Watch these videos for tips on using Stampin' Up! bundles

Stampin' Up! Valentine Card-Making Class


February is a month of love.  Spread the love by making handmade Valentines for those you love.  And show yourself some love.  Spend a relaxing afternoon making memorable, handmade  Valentine's Day cards this coming Sunday afternoon.  Your loved ones will know how much you truly care when they see the time you spent creating lovely, handmade Valentine's card for each of them.  Valentine's Day isn't just for couples, and it doesn't have to be confined to romance.  Loving relationships strengthen mental well being, and Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate all kinds of friendships and the positive impacts they have on your life.

Join us for our January 27 card making class and create these six Valentine's cards, and you'll be ready to pop them in the mail or deliver them to each of your loved one.  These cards use new stamp sets, dies, and papers from the new Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog, and if you place a $50 or $100 between now and March 31, you'll earn a free selection from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure.


NW Houston F.M. 1960/Spring Card Making Hobbyists
These are the six projects we'll make in the
February 27 Valentine's Card-Making class


Join us for a relaxing afternoon creating these 6 beautiful cards you'll love sending to your friends and family.  Nothing makes someone feel special more than receiving personal mail that's been hand made with them in mind.  Plus, you'll love the simplicity of done-for-you projects with precut materials, you'll stamp and assemble during class.  Then use your projects as samples for a fast, easy way to make more cards on your own by ordering the Meant to Be Stamp Set and Coordinating  Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies Bundle from the Occasions catalog to make many more great Valentine's Day projects on your own, like the one below.  


More projects with the Meant to be Bundle


This is also a great opportunity to get some hands-on experience using some of the newest stamp sets, dies and papers from the Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog before you decide which to buy.  

For a closer look at each project, take a look at the Meetup Photo album for this class, and register for the class while visiting my Meetup registration site.  The Meetup photo album includes individual photos of each project we'll make.

Class size is limited, so register for this class now.  Your class fee of $28 for these   projects will include precut materials, and embellishments.  Register and Use your PayPal account to pay.  Or, if you prefer, message me through my Meetup site when you register, and ask me to issue you a PayPal invoice for the class.   
  

A Help Shelf of videos from the new catalog


If you haven't already watched these videos of new products, take a moment to grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy these helpful videos showing tips for getting the most from your new products from the Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs.   You'll also want to download the fresh, new Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog and Sale-A_Bration Brochure, if you don't have them yet. 






Several of these video include sample projects you'll love trying on your own or modifying with your own flavor.  Want more motivation?  Join one of my upcoming classes, like the one above.

Quick Links



Enjoy!



Donna Ross
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 
Current Promotions
Start You Own Business
Host a workshop
Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs




Friday, January 18, 2019

Stampin' Up! Tea Time Together Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies

  • Stampin' Up! Tea Together Stamp Set and Dies
  • Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and select $175 in products for $99
  • Check out my Tutorial Page

Stampin' Up! More Tea Together


Here's a fun card using the Stampin' Up!  Tea Together stamp set and coordinating dies.  The dies are a free Level 2 selection in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure with a $100 purchase until March 31.  I'm so happy that this set of Dies will carry over after Sale-A-Bration ends.  It's been rather gray in Houston the past couple of days, so I needed something that warmed my eyes rather than the spring colors I've been working with from the Occasions catalog.  I picked out this rich, flowered paper from the Share What You Love paper pack from the annual catalog, and paired it with some Rich Razzelberry that seems to compliment the tea theme for this card.  If you haven't already done so, download and look through the Occasions catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Brochure to see all of the lovely, new sets and new products available.  



The basecard for this card is So Saffron cardstock.  Then a layer of Rich Razzleberry.  And then a layer of a print from the Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper pack.     

Then I die cut the tea pot, the rose shape, and the stitched circle out of Very Vanilla, using the Tea Time Framelits Dies from the Sale-A_Bration Brochure and the circle from the Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies.      

  


I mounted all three images from the Tea Together stamp set onto a single Stamparatus plate.  I used the sheet I had cut the images from as a template, and inserted the blank die cuts into each opening.  I inked the three stamps with Rich Razzleberry and stamped all three die cuts at the same time.  Since I was stamping these die cuts for several cards, I was able to simple add the blank die cuts for each card into my template and quickly stamp the three images again and again.  The Stamparatus is such a time saver.        



I mounted the tea pots onto dimensionals and added them to the card front.  I used Light Rich Razzelberry Blends and Light Old Olive Blends Markers to color the roses.  I added dimensionals to the rose die cuts and added them on top of the tea pots. 

Tea Time Framelit Dies used to cut the images


The sentiment is also from the Tea Together set.  It is die cut using one of the Stitched Shapes Framelits circle dies.  The ribbon is 1/4" Rich Razzelberry Ribbon from the annual catalog.  The sentiment is mounted on Dimensionals before adding it on top of the velvet ribbon.  

The Tea Together stamp set is from the Occasions Catalog, pp 49.  Here's what to purchase to get the Tea Time Framelit Dies (149697) set free:

Tea Together stamp set                    148779       US$22.00
Share What You Love Specialty DSP  146926       US$27.00
1/4" Rich Razzelberry Velvet Ribbon   147016       US$ 8.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits                 145372       US$30.00
Light Rich Razzelberry Blends            144584       US$ 4.50
Light Old Olive Blends                       144574       US$ 4.50
Very Vanilla Envelopes                       107300       US$ 7.00
                       Total                                          US$103.00


 Take Me to the Stampin' Up! OnLine Store to Place an Order
   

Recipe


  • Stamps: Tea Together 
  • Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Light Rich Razzelberry Blends, Light Olive Olive Blends
  • Paper:  So Saffron, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Accessories:  Tea time Framelit Dies, 1/4" Rich Razzelberry Velvet Ribbon, Stitched Shape Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Dimensionals
Tea Together Stamp Set 148779 $US$22.00


New Occasions Card Class #1 Tutorial just added


Check out my blogs' Tutorial Tab to see the new Occasions Card Class Tutorial just added.  If you're looking for a stress-free way to create several all-occasions designs for your own use or to use in a class, purchase this latest tutorial, which includes card recipes, cutting dimensions and tips and assembly instructions for each card. 


Join my team during Sale-A-Bration 2019 for incredible rewards


If you join my team as a Stampin' Up! demonstrators during Sale-A-Bration, you'll get an extra $50 Product Bonus.  The Stampin' Up! new demonstrator starter kit is usually $99, and you normally get to select $125 worth of product.  This year, during Sale-A-Bration, your $99 starter kit includes a $50 product bonus.  Buy your starter kit for $99 and select $175 worth of Stampin' Up! products.  This makes Sale-A-Bration the best time of the year to join Stampin' Up!  The sign-up bonus is available January 3 - March 31.  Join, and get your choice of two different starter kits (see below).  Select anything from the current catalogs up to $175 for your starter kit.



Put together your wishlist of $175 worth of products.  This becomes your starter kit -- personalized with just what YOU want.  Choose ANY Stampin' Up! products to fill your kit.  Host sets and Sale-A-Bration gifts are excluded.

If you join in January, you'll receive a 20% discount on additional demonstrator purchases through July 31 2019.  That means you'll be able to purchase from the new 2019-2020 annual catalog including the early catalog purchase period, only available to demonstrator in May, before the June catalog is released.

You'll have until July to reach your first $300 quarterly sales minimum and keep your demonstrator discount for July through September quarter, which means you'll purchase from the Holiday catalog at your demonstrator discount, too!    

This gives you time to build your hobby supplies with your 20% demonstrator discount, if you choose to be a hobby demonstrator,  with no obligation to host workshops or sell products.  Or, this gives you time to grow your business if you decide to turn your hobby into a business.  If you decide to drop, there's never a penalty.  And you can join again, later.  

Need help putting together your starter kit contents, or have a question about joining my team?  Contact me here and we'll work through your starter kit contents together. 

Want to know more?  Visit my "Join the Fun" site.

Quick Links



Enjoy!



Donna Ross
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 
Current Promotions
Start You Own Business
Host a workshop
Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs




Monday, January 14, 2019

Stampin' Up! Meant to Be Bundle

  • Stampin' Up! Mean to Be Stamp set and Dies
  • A new Stampin' Up! Demonstrator can select $175 in products for $99
  • 2019 Occasions Cards Class #1 Tutorial now available

Stampin' Up! Meant To Be Bundle


Its time to begin thinking about your Valentine's Day cards!.  Yes, I know.  It seems that Christmas was just the other day.  We'll when I visited my local Walmart right after Christmas, they were already stocking the candy aisle with Valentine's Day chocolate candy boxes and bags of heart-shaped candies.  Today's card highlights the Stampin' Up! Meant To Be Bundle.  This is a Stamp set filled with hearts and Valentine's Day sentiments, but includes sentiments that makes it useful for anniversaries and sending little love notes in your husband's lunch box.  This bundle also includes the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies, which includes a wide assortment of stitched shaped and hearts with different boarders, plus additional boarders to use throughout your cards and Valentine's Day treat packaging.  If you haven't already done so, download and look through the Occasions catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Brochure to see all of the lovely, new sets and new products available.  

Also using the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies


The basecard for this card is Thick Whisper White.  Then a layer of one of the patterns from the All My Love Designer Series Paper.     

Then I die cut the edges of a strip of Whisper White with the scalloped edge dies that is part of the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies.  I dry embossed a strip of Lovely Lipstick cardstock with the Lace Embossing Folder and added it on top the scalloped-edge Whisper White.    

  


I added a bow and ribbon using the 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon.  I tripped the bow to make it puffy, yet the light weight of this tulle ribbon make sit lay flat for easy shipping.       



Then I die cut two different hearts using the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies, both from the Whisper White cardstock, and adhered them to the front of the card using Multipurpose glue.



The sentiment is from the Meant to Be stamp set and stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto a stitched oval Whisper White label.  The sentiment is mounted on Dimensionals and added to the card.  

You'll want to purchase the Meant to Be stamp set and framelits as a bundle at a 10% savings (150587) over purchasing the Meant To Be Stamp Set and Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies separately.  This is an investment set as you'll find these hearts and sentiments from the stamp set to work not only for Valentine's Day but for Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, and just to let someone know they make you happy.   This bundle qualifies you for a Level 1 selection from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure during Sale-A-Bration.  Order the Meant To Be bundle soon so you have time to create your Valentine's cards and treat packaging.   

Recipe


  • Stamps: Meant To Be (Sentiment)
  • Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento
  • Paper:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, All My Love Designer Series Paper, Lovely Lipstick
  • Accessories:  Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies, 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, Stitched Shape Framelits Dies, Lace Dynamic Textured Impression Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Dimensionals


 Meant To Be Bundle 150587
Meant To Be Cling Bundle 150587 - US$53.00

Sale-A-Bration 2019 Offers incredible rewards, perks, and bonuses


Join my team of Stampin' Up! demonstrators and get a $50 Product Bonus.  The Stampin' Up! new demonstrator starter kit is usually $99 and you normally get to select $125 worth of product.  This year, during Sale-A-Bration, your $99 starter kit includes a $50 product bonus.  Buy your starter kit for $99 and select $175 worth of Stampin' Up! products.  This makes Sale-A-Bration the best time of the year to join Stampin' Up!  The sign-up bonus is available January 3 - March 31.  Join, and get your choice of two different starter kits (see below).  Yes!  Select anything from the current catalogs up to $175 for your starter kit.



Put together your wishlist of $175 worth of products.  This becomes your starter kit -- personalized with just what YOU want.  Choose ANY Stampin' Up! products to fill your kit.  Host sets and Sale-A-Bration gifts are excluded.

If you join in January, you'll receive a 20% discount on additional demonstrator purchases through July 31 2019.  That means you'll be able to purchase from the new 2019-2020 annual catalog including the early catalog purchase period, only available to demonstrator in May, before the June catalog is released.

You'll have until July to reach your first $300 quarterly sales minimum and keep your demonstrator discount for July through September quarter, which means you'll purchase from the Holiday catalog at your demonstrator discount, too!    

This gives you time to build your hobby supplies with your 20% demonstrator discount, if you choose to be a hobby demonstrator,  with no obligation to host workshops or sell products.  Or, this gives you time to grow your business if you decide to turn your hobby into a business.  If you decide to drop, there's never a penalty.  And you can join again, later.  

Need help putting together your starter kit contents, or have a question about joining my team?  Contact me here and we'll work through your starter kit contents together. 

Want to read more?  Visit my "Join the Fun" site.

New Occasions Card Class #1 Tutorial just added

Check out my blogs' Tutorial Tab to see the new Occasions Card Class Tutorial just added.  If you're looking for a stress-free way to create several all-occasions designs for your own use or to use in a class, purchase this latest tutorial, which includes card recipes, cutting dimensions and tips and assembly instructions for each card. 

Quick Links



Enjoy!



Donna Ross
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 
Current Promotions
Start You Own Business
Host a workshop
Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs