Monday, August 22, 2022

Christmas Card using Stampin' Up! Trees For Sale & Coordinating Tree Lot Dies

     

  • Stampin' Up! Trees For Sale & Coordinating Tree Lot Dies
  • News about August 2022 Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit
  • Live Classes - August 25 & August 27, 2022
I'm always happy when Stampin' Up! offers FREE Sale-A-Bration selections that coordinate with current products.  I'm using the Trees For Sale Stamp Set from the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog along with the Free Tree Lot Dies, A Sale-A-Bration selection that is sold out.  However, since they are sold out, that means many of you have this die set.  Reminder:  Stampin' Up! recently announced a number of additional Free Sale-A-Bration selections that you can earn with purchases of $50 or $100 before Sale-A-Bration ends 31 August 2022.I used Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent Cardstock as my color theme.  I used Evening Evergreen Glimmer Specialty Paper along with Soft Succulent for the die cut trees.  I used the Whimsical Woodlands 3D embossing Folder for the Soft Succulent Background, and for bling I added a bow of Evening Evergreen Windowpane Checked Ribbon and Evening Evergreen Opal Rounds.  This is a great time of the year to get a start on your Christmas Greeting cards.  You love working with the Trees For Sale Stamp Set to create cards you'll be proud to send.   Order before Sale-A-Bration ends and pick a selection for each $50 or $100 you spend.  


Christmas Card using Stampin' Up! Trees For Sale Stamp Set



This card uses a basecard of Evening Evergreen Cardstock.  Then a layer of Soft Succulent Cardstock dry embossed with the Whimsical Woodlands 3D Embossing Folder.  The image layer is matted with a piece of Evening Evergreen  Glimmer Specialty Paper, and the image layer is Basic White with a piece of Lights Aglow 6" X 6" Specialty Design Series Paper.  

Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent Christmas Card using Stampin' Up! Trees For Sale Stamp Set


The three Christmas Trees are two-piece die cuts.  The background is Evening Evergreen Glimmer Specialty Paper, and the foreground is Soft Succulent Cardstock.  Tip:  It is difficult to get glue or tape runner to stick to Glimmer Paper.  I use Adhesive Sheet on the back of my Soft Succulent Cardstock before die cutting the shape. Once cut, simply remove the backing and the shape adheres well to the Glimmer Specialty Paper.


Christmas Card with Evening Evergreen Glimmer Paper Christmas Tress using Tree Lot Diesusing


I used one of the sentiments from the Trees For Sale Stamp Set and stamped it on a piece of Basic White Cardstock using Evening Evergreen ink.  To finish the card, I added a bow using Evening Evergreen Windowpane Checked 3/8" Ribbon, and two sizes of Evening Evergreen Opal Rounds from the2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds pack.


Stamp Set and Dies used to create a Christmas Tree Christmas Card


Above are the tools I used to create this card.  Order the Trees For Sale Stamp Set today.  Item # 159785 | $22.00 USD. If your order reached $50 or $100 (less tax and shipping), you'll earn a Free Sale-A-Bration selection if your order is placed before 31 August 2022.  Visit my Stampin' Up! on-line store to learn more, and to place your order for Stampin' Up! products.   

Use the August Host Code for a thank you gift for shopping with me.  August Host Code:  S9HSSZZ6  Orders over $150 earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up!, and you do not use the Host Code to qualify for Stampin' Rewards.  


Recipe

  • Stamps:   Trees For Sale (Sentiment)
  • Ink:  Evening Evergreen
  • Paper: Basic White, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Lights Aglow 6" X 6" Specialty Designer Series Paper, Evening Evergreen 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Accessories:  Tree Lot Dies (Sold Out), Whimsical Woodlands 3D Embossing Folder, Evening Evergreen Windowpane 3/8" Checked Ribbon, 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds, Adhesive Sheets,  Stampin' Up! Cut & Emboss Machine,  Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal, Dimensionals

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Sweet Sunflower Paper Pumpkin Kit news  


If you, like me, are waiting for Stampin' Up! to announce refills for the Sweet Sunflower Paper Pumpkin Kit, we learned earlier today that Stampin' Up! will not be offering a refill kit for this month's Paper Pumpkin.  This was an extremely popular kit and with high sales, there aren't enough remaining to sell refills.  Of course stampin' Up! holds a few aside in the event a kit arrives damaged or is lost in the mail, which means there may be a few kits available 2-3 months from now, but as of today, there are no plans to sell refills.  Several demonstrators have already suggested that Stampin' Up! create a similar kit for the Kit Collections, and I second that idea.  This is one of the most stunning Paper Pumpkin Kits so far.

For a quick peek at the Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit, watch the unboxing video. 



Download the Stamp Case Insert here.


For inspiration, follow the Paper Pumpkin Facebook group.  There are already a number of customers who have received their kits and are showing alternative card ideas  for their kits.

Take a peek behind the scenes of the August Sweet Sunflowers original artwork on Instagram.

Did you know that each Paper Pumpkin Kit comes with a Playlist?  Listen to the playlist as you complete your kit. Here's where you can check out the August Sweet Sunflower playlist.  I think my favorite is Sing a Song by Earth, Wind & Fire but Sunflower-Spider-Mad:  Into the Spider-Verse comes in a close second.  What's your favorite song from the playlist?    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45JaZr8KnMjDK9zV030j6l 


If you would like to join us to put together your Sweet Sunflower Paper Pumpkin kit, Register here for our 1 September Meetup.  We're going to work on our kits together.   Register here for 1 September Class:  https://www.meetup.com/nw-houston-f-m-1960-spring-cardmakers/events/287625915/

Find out more about my live classes on my MeetUp site.

Demonstrators, customers and new stampers are all invited to attend my live classes.  However, for the 1 September class, you will need to bring your pre-ordered Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit.

What's Paper Pumpkin?  Paper Pumpkin is our monthly One-Stop Box that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy.  these thoughtfully themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage Stampin' Up! customers to explore their creativity, try new techniques, and discover their potential in papercrafting.  Paper Pumpkin is a great introduction to an impressive collection of Stampin' Up! products, from one-of-a-kind ink pads to our eye-catching embellishments.  It's an easy way to stock up on supplies and create small-batch projects you'll find joy in creating and giving.


You'll love looking forward to your Paper Pumpkin subscription each month.  Order an extra kit and craft with a family member or a friend.  Click here to learn more about the kit that could be the next package to be delivered to your door:   https://bit.ly/3OpGObm 

Free Sale-A-Bration Selections with Paper Pumpkin subscriptions  


This is the final month to Earn Sale-A-Bration Selection from the July-August 2022 Sale-A-Bration event. Earn more Sale-A-Bration rewards with a Paper Pumpkin Subscription.  During Sale-A-Bration is the only time you can earn free products with your Paper Pumpkin Subscription. 3 mo., 6 mo., and 12 mo., prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions earn you Sale-A-Bration Selections   Or, you can order Paper Pumpkin on a month by month basis.  Just order by the 10th of each month to ensure your monthly kit. 

Order 1 mo., 3 mo., 6 mo., or 12 mo. subscriptions to your regular order.  Add the item number below for the subscription length you desire.



 


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Additional August 2022 live Card Making Classes 



We're going to make these four cards in our in next live classes in NW Houston TX.  Two dates to choose from:  August 25 or August 27; both at 9:30 AM.  These cards use current Stamps and Dies from Stampin' Up! current catalogs.  Find out more and register for one or both of these live classes on my MeetUp site.


For August 27 Class:  
https://www.meetup.com/nw-houston-f-m-1960-spring-cardmakers/events/287917622/




Demonstrators, customers and new stampers are all invited to attend these live classes. 


Download Free Current Catalogs


You'll love the marvelous Fall and Winter Holiday sets and specialty papers that will help you create breathtaking cards and holiday projects.  





 
  • Download July - December 2022 Mini Catalog here
  • Download July-August Sale-A-Bration Brochure here

Annual Catalog 

If you do not have a current demonstrator and would like a Stampin' Up! Annual catalog, please contact me here. 

Catalog cover of the 3 May 2022 Launch of the 2022-2023 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

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Enjoy!



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