Thursday, April 09, 2020

Card idea using Hold On To Hope Stamp Set

  • Stampin' Up! Hold On To Hope Stamp Set
  • Stampin' Up! So Very Vellum Specialty Designer Series paper
  • Order April Paper Pumpkin Kit by April 10, 2020

Hold On To Hope Stamp Set


Today I have a guest blogger.  Brenda Cannon created and sent me the card I'm showing below.  It uses the Hold On To Hope Stamp Set and the Coordinating Cross Of Hope Dies along with So Very Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper.  She commented that this beautiful card was an idea from prettypapercards.com  It combines so many lovely elements!






The basecard for today's card is Thick Whisper White.  Then a layer of the So Very Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper.  

  
      




Then, the vines and flowers and butterfly were stamped in Old Olive and Gorgeous Grape ink, and then die cut using the Cross Of Hope Dies.  The Cross is also die cut using Cross of Hope Dies from Gorgeous Grape Cardstock.  The sentiment, from the Hold On To Hope Stamp Set, is stamped on a Whisper White rectangle die cut using the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  A large pearl accents the cross.  


     


This is such a lovely card for right now when so many of us need a little more hope.  You could lift someone's spirits sending them a beautiful card like this.  I love that Brenda used what she had on hand to create this card.    Let's keep stampin' as we think of others who would love to know you're thinking of them.  Sending handmade cards is a great way to stay in touch when you can't be with distant loved ones and your cards will be greatly appreciated during these times.

If you don't have a demonstrator and want a copy of the January-June 2020 Mini catalogcontact me.   I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.      

Recipe

  • Stamps: Hold On To Hope
  • Ink:  Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive
  • Paper: Whisper White, Gorgeous Grape, So Very Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Accessories:  Cross of Hope Dies, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Multipurpose Glue 

To learn more about any of these items, click the photo of the items and you'll see more information in my online store.



For Those You Love Most:  Wonderful Family April Paper Pumpkin Kit


Final two days to place your order for the April Wonderful Family Paper Pumpkin Kit.  You'll want to place your order by April 10.   Paper Pumpkin believes in making a difference--especially when it comes to helping subscribers build relationships through paper crafting.  For April, Paper Pumpkin created a fun family-appreciation themed card kit that would make it easy for you to share your heart with those you love most:  mom, dad, daughter, son, sister, and brother.  April's kit even includes Mother's Day and Father's Day sentiments, giving you the perfect way to show your appreciation for family.

If you're limiting your craft purchases right now, these all-inclusive kits are a great way to add freshness to your existing supplies for not a whole lot of money.





Check out the promotional video to learn more, then share the link on social media.  You won't want to miss this kit.




  

  • Kit includes supplies for 8 cards and envelopes
  • Card size:  5-1/2" X 4-1/4"
  • Envelopes size:  4-1/2" X 5-3/4"
  • Includes stamp set and ink spot
  • Coordinating Colors:  Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Shaded Spruce, Soft Sea Foam
  • Subscribe now for the April kit from March 11 - April 10


Order any of the coordinating colors cardstock and Ink Pads you'll need to create alternative projects with your kit on the same order as your Paper Pumpkin Kit.  Paper Pumpkin kits can be purchases month to month or 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month subscriptions.  You can combine your subscription with your regular order to maximize your Stampin' Rewards on purchases over $150 USD 

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos, plus you'll receive notifications of my upcoming classes.  



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Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
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 






Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Check out the Early Release Ornate Garden Bundle from the upcoming Annual Catalog

  • Stampin' Up! Ornate Thanks Bundle
  • Stampin' Up! Ornate Borders Dies
  • Ornate Garden Suite Early Release

Stampin' Up! Ornate Garden Suite


Today I'm using the Ornate Garden Suite.  It's an early release from the upcoming Stampin' Up! annual catalog that you can invest in today knowing you'll have plenty of uses for this set as we thank so many wonderful people for helping us successfully navigate the Corona-19 virus hardships.  This is a massive suite of products, including two stamp sets and die bundles.  I don't ordinarily love busy, bright designer series papers, but the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper just makes your eyes happy looking at all of the bold colors.  I seem to be on a Crush Curry kick, so I immediately reached for Crush Curry as my basecard, accents and ink.  Take a closer look at this sneak peek from the upcoming catalog.







The basecard for today's card is Crushed Curry.  Then a layer of Early Espresso dry embossed with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder.  Check out the closeup photo below to see the elegant flower pattern created using this Embossing Folder.  Then I selected one of the flower prints from the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Next, I used one of the dies from the Ornate Borders Dies to create a Crushed Curry border for the Specialty Designer Series Paper.  This detailed die cut beautifully!

  
      




Then, the daisies in this print seemed to call for the more daisies as added texture.  I reached for my Daisy Punch and my Medium Daisy Punch, and the coordinating Daisy Delight Stamp Set and stamped two sizes of Daisies to add to the card.  The larger daisy was stamped in Crushed Curry on Whisper White cardstock.  The smaller daisy was also stamped in Crushed Curry ink on Crushed Curry Cardstock.  If I were to do these daisies over, I might try stamping one or both of them using Early Espresso ink to match the flowers in this print.  However, that's the beauty of playing wit stamp sets early.  Trying different combinations gives you better ideas for future cards you stamp with this set.  The hearts were punched out of Early Espresso cardstock using a mini heart punch from my retired stash.  The sentiment was stamped in Espresso ink on a Whisper White die cut shape created using one of the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. 
    


     
Close up of Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder background, item #152725


I've been busy creating and sending cards to let others know I'm thinking about them.  With the Ornate Garden Suite, I'll made a plenty of Thanks-You cards to carry with me on the rare trips I make to the supermarket and post office to let those heroes know how much I appreciate the great service thy're providing us during quarantine.   Let's keep stampin' as we think of others who would love to know you're thinking of them.  Sending handmade cards is a great way to stay in touch when you can't be with distant loved ones and your cards will be greatly appreciated during these times.

If you don't have a demonstrator and want a copy of the January-June 2020 Mini catalogcontact me.   I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.      

Recipe

  • Stamps: Ornate Thanks, Ornate Thanks Bundle, Daisy Delight
  • Ink:  Early Espresso, Crushed Curry
  • Paper: Whisper White, Crush Curry, Early Espresso, Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Accessories:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Ornate Borders Dies, Daisy Punch, Medium Daisy Punch, Perennial Flower Punch, Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder, Tiny Heart Punch (Retired) Dimensionals,  Multipurpose Glue 

To learn more about any of these items, click the photo of the items and you'll see more information in my online store.


Early release of Ornate Garden Suite 

Take a closer look at some of the products from the Ornate Garden suite from the upcoming annual catalog.  The best news:  you can order it today!  Get your bloom on with this exclusive early release from the upcoming 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.  Available through May 31, but you'll want to buy it right away to use it on your Spring cards and for all the Thank You cards you'll want to make to use over the coming weeks.  Watch the video below.  See the entire Ornate Garden Suite here . 



This is a vintage, floral suite with a cheerful spring theme. It includes the Ornate Thanks Bundle, The Ornate Style Bundle, the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder, Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack, Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Gilded Gems.   


Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper, Item #152488


Ornate Borders Dies, Item #152724


Ornate Layers Dies, Item #152726



Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder, Item#152725

Ornate Garden Suite Collection - 154153
You can order the entire Ornate Garden Suite Collection with a single item number, using item # 154153.

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos, plus you'll receive notifications of my upcoming classes.  



Quick Links:  


Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
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