“You’re the Friend Everyone Wishes They Had”

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“You’re the friend…”  sentiment alone will get you in the mood to create something full of colors and seasons!  Introducing the all-new, limited-time Color Your Season products:

  • Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season (also available in French)!
  • Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images!
  • Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
  • ANY PURCHASE QUALIFIES for earning Bonus Days coupon codes to use in September!  

AVAILABLE FOR ORDER ON 1 AUGUST WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Great ideas:

“Under the Mistletoe DSP” creates a festive card!
For all occasions. Use the frame lits to create a window and color the images with watercolors or stampin’ blends markers.
A seasonal card for fall with Burlap Ribbon and Crumb Cake card stock.
This sentiment is an all occasion favorite!

 

 

 

 

“Under the Mistletoe” DSP, Real Red and Shaded Spruce card stock. Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder was used to add texture for the base card layer of Shaded Spruce. Christmas Staircase Thinlits Dies were used to cut the evergreen boughs.
Reverse embossing technique using White Embossing Powder with Brusho Crystal Colors Gamboge and Green on Shimmery White Card Stock with a base card of Old Olive. Gold Foil leaf embellishment with Gold thread all available in the Annual Catalog.
Stamping Blends Markers Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delights on Whisper White card stock stamped with Momento Black ink. The Gold Foil leaf is on a piece of Vellum and Gold thread.

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Christmas Staircase Dies
Friendly Expressions Clear-Mount Stamp Set 146673
Stampin’ Blends Markers
Embossing Powder
Heat Tool to set embossing powders
BRUSHO Crystal Colors
Momento Black Ink
GOLD FOIL
Vellum Paper
Real Red 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Solid Ribbon 144631

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Great Paper SALE!

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JULY 31 is the LAST day of the DSP Promotion!  Don’t overlook all the great Designer Series Paper that is offered to buy 3 and get 1 FREE!

Item Description Page Price (USD) Price (CAD)
146338 Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00 $15.00
146284 Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00 $15.00
146921 Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00 $15.00
146902 Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00 $15.00
146897 Best Route Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00 $15.00
146913 Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00 $15.00
146331 Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00 $15.00
146289 Garden Impressions 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00 $15.00
146916 Tropical Escape 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00 $15.00
144177 Wood Textures 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00 $15.00

Sooo….don’t forget to put in that order for the GREAT BUNDLES and save on the paper purchase in JULY!  

 

SHOP GREAT PAPER SALE!

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Under-the-sea Adventures with the Tranquil Textures Suite

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I love anything that reminds me of the sea…here is a wonderful suite called  TRANQUIL TEXTURES with simple images and embellishments designed to give your projects gorgeous texture with rich color from the 2018-2019 SU Annual Catalog.  This set appeals to all ages.  Keep it simple or add the shaker element and a simple sentiment on the outside and it is perfect for any teenager or young person.  Choose to embellish with netting, coral spikes, and seaweed textures to turn your card into a work of art that will be appreciated and admired by your recipient.  This set also fits well with any nautical themed cards.  If you love anything from the sea…this is a set that can’t help but grab your imagination.

I wanted to present two projects which are easy to make and will delight anyone.   The first project is an easy Octopus Card that can be simple or you can take it to “wow” with a couple extra steps and embellishments.  My “how to” video walks through all the steps for making this card.   The second project is an under-the-sea shaker card that is fast and easy if you follow all my steps in my video tutorial as the second card in the series of projects featuring the TRANQUIL TEXTURES Suite.  The Stamp-a-ratus makes aligning the shaker cut out with the stamped image on the inside of the shaker card.  I have made several shaker cards using this tool and it is wonderful!

 

FAST and EASY Octopus Card…from SIMPLE to WOW!

A simple and fun project! This set appeals to all ages. Great for anyone who loves the sea!

 

The textured stamps create an under-the-sea bottom with Mint Macaron, Fresh Fig and Night of Navy colors.
To create this simple card I used:

NIGHT OF NAVY, FRESH FIG and WHISPER WHITE cardstock using the standard card size of 5.5″x4.25″ and layers at 5.25″x4″ and 5″x3.75″.

NIGH OF NAVY, FRESH FIG, and MINT MACARON inks

The Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper has great patterns and textures that lend itself to this project as well as other projects as well.

SILVER FOIL SHEETS

METALLIC PEARLS

SILVER METALLIC  THREAD

For coloring use:  STAMPIN’ BLENDS Alcohol Based Markers in RICH RAZZLEBERRY and PINK PIROUETTE.

CLICK HERE FOR “HOW TO” VIDEO: 

 

 

Under-the-Sea Shaker Card

Great shaker card product.

 

The inside is just as lovely as the outside with the stamps and embellishments!

 

TRANQUIL TIDE, FRESH FIG, NIGHT OF NAVY, and WHISPER WHITE cardstock.

The base card (Tranquil Tide) is the standard card size of 5.5″x4.25″ and layers at 5.25″x4″ (Whisper White) and 5″x3.75″ for the Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper.

NIGHT of NAVY, FRESH FIG, and MINT MACARON inks for stamping.

SILVER FOIL SHEETS

TRANQUIL TEXTURES SPRINKLES

METALLIC PEARLS (new catalog)

VELLUM PAPER

3″x3″ WINDOW SHEET

LONG FOAM ADHESIVE STRIPS

You will also need a BIG SHOT and the PRECISION BASE PLATE.

CLICK HERE FOR “HOW TO” VIDEO: 

PRODUCT LISTING:

 

GOLD FOIL
VELLUM

STAMPARATUS
BIG SHOT
PRECISION BASE PLATE
WINDOW SHEETS
TRAQUIL TIDE AND FRESH FIG CARD STOCK

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Cinco De Mayo WorkShop – Baby Cards

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My Cinco de Mayo Workshop started with a challenge from my Downline, Kathryn M. to build 2 baby cards from the below paper picks.  We have mutual friends that are expecting this fall and we wanted to put together some easy card designs that we could use for both boys and girls — by just a color switch.

The stamp set we both really liked was the “Moon Baby” set which is a retiring product and will unavailable on 31 May!  I couldn’t believe they were pulling this set because after putting these cards together I fell in love.

Moon Baby Photopolymer Set (RETIRING)

CHALLENGE 1:

We choose MELON MAMBO and WHISPER WHITE to frame some lovely soft pink paper that Kathryn had in her workshop.  The paper is not a SU product; but I am always amazed at how well SU colors can be combined to work with other brands.

 

I used the STAMPIN’ BLENDS markers to color my image and the BROTHER SCAN N’ CUT to cut our images.  When working with easy line images like these which do not come with framelits,  I like to stamp a sheet on Whisper White and use my Scan n’ Cut.  I used PINK PIROUETTE (light) for the face and both LIGHT and DARK for the clothes.  IVORY was used for the hair.  I used a POWDER PINK SHIMMER RIBBON type to hang the cloud from the top of the card.  the sentiment was stamped on WHISPER WHITE and cut with the TREE BUILDER PUNCH.

Tree Builder Punch

CHALLENGE 2:

Use the PAINTED WITH LOVE Designer Series Paper (145580) (5″ x 3.75″) to create another card.  Here I used POWDER PINK as the base card (5.5″ x 4.25″) with GOLD FOIL as the layer piece (5.24″x 4″) which when I punched with an old retired STAR BORDER punch from SU…made a great “starry starry night” background for the card.   I added a strip of glimmer gold ribbon (a retired SU product from last year’s OCCASIONS Catalog) just to add some more sparkle.   With “Wink of Stella”…for even more shimmer on the moon…the card was perfect!

PRODUCTS FEATURED:  

Painted with Love (145580)
Melon Mambo
GOLD FOIL

 

Stampin’ Blends Markers

 

Wink of Stella – CLEAR Glitter Brush

 

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Eastern Bundle Makes for CLASSIC All Occasions Cards!

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In search of a classic card led me to the Eastern Beauty Bundle, Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Gold Vinyl Stickers to create a stunning card for all occasions!

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Bundle 145308  Bold imagery with detailed, Eastern-inspired opulence will have you stamping up a whole new world of possibilities. The coordinating dies create beautiful focal points for stamping or embellishing. Many die pieces nest within each other to create one of a kind die cut images.

The stickers make for an added touch that is fast and easy!  Buy now while supplies last!

Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers 144150 Price: $7.00 * Eastern-inspired vinyl stickers in bold gold designs. * 4 sheets: 2 each of 2 designs * 6″ x 6″ sheet (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
Painted Love Gold Vinyl Stickers 145586 Price: $7.00 Self-adhesive hearts, borders, and shapes in brilliant gold. * 2 sheets: 1 each of 2 designs * 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) sheet

 

 

Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper 145580 Price: $13.00 Colorful, sophisticated designs with gold foil accents. Gold foil accents on one side, brushstroke imagery on the other. * 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, gold foil, Melon Mambo, Powder Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

 

Metallic Enamel Shapes 141678
Price: $7.00
100 enamel shapes. 50 each in gold and silver foil.
* 1 sheet per color: gold and silver
* Each sheet has 10 hearts, 15 stars, 15 mini circles, and 10 small circles

CLICK BELOW for video tutorial:

 

Products are available while supplies last for DSP and stickers on my ON LINE store!

 

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Ready to Hop into April?

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Happy Easter!
Hop into the month of April a prepared Bunny with ideas and information!

My April Newsletter comes out next Tuesday, April 3rd. There’s a ton of great information in there, including:

  • How to Earn Free Products!
  • Earth Day Ideas
  • A Mother’s Day Project — Getting You Ready
  • On Stage Atlanta 2018 — Follow Me!

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World of Magic and Make-Believe with the Mythical Day Unicorn Rainbow Card

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Enter the wonderful world of make-believe, where unicorns prance against the iridescent glittered designs of the Myths and Magic Speciality Designer Series Paper between a glimmering rainbow and Dazzling Diamonds clouds by utilizing the Magical Day Bundle and the Rainbow Builder Framelits dies from the Sunshine and Rainbows bundle featured in the 2018 Occasions Catalog.

I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this bundle once I saw the DSP up close.  It is so pretty and ethereal.   I decided to pair it up with the Sunshine and Rainbows bundle in order  to add a sparkling rainbow  for a unicorn to follow to where dreams come true!   Fun!  Right?   I guess I had my niece in mind when I created this card; but I have gotten so many positive comments from clients who love the fun and whimsy.  It is not a hard card to make and I make it easy if you check out my HOW TO video (click link) for all the step by step details and tips.

 

Rainbows and Unicorns
Pretty Unicorns
Lofty Unicorn Thoughts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Video:

 

Featured Products and Dimensions:

WHISPER WHITE :
  • Need a piece to stamp the UNICORNS and then color with STAMPIN’ BLENDS markers
  • Need a 5″ x 3 1/4″ piece to cut out the clouds with the Rainbow edgelits
BERMUDA BAY,  BERRY BLISS and POOL PARTY or SOFT SKY
  • Choose either BERRY BLISS or POOL PARTY for your base card at 5 1/2″  x 4 1/4″
  • Use BERMUDA BAY at 5 1/4″ x 4″ to layer and frame the DSP
Pool Party
Bermuda Bay
Berrry Bliss

Click HERE to Explore the Myths and Magic Product Suite

MYTHS AND MAGIC SPECIALITY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
  • Unicorn Paper cut at 5″ x 3 1/4″

Shop Myths and Magic DSP Here

MYTHS AND MAGIC GLIMMER PAPER
  • I used every color from the Glimmer Paper to cut the Rainbow including some retired pieces i had from last year’s Sale-A-Bration.   I would recommend adding GOLD, CHAMPAGNE, COPPER  or SILVER FOIL to add shine.  You can’t go wrong with anything shimmering or sparkly.
  • I also used the Dazzling Diamond (white) for cutting out the clouds.
Myths and Magic Glimmer Paper Pack 6″x 6″

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Myths and Magic DSP Here

 

Champagne, Gold or Silver Foil Paper
Silver Glimmer Paper
Gold Glimmer Paper
MYTHICAL MAGIC CLEAR MOUNT BUNDLE
  • Stamp the UNICORN with MOMENTO BLACK ink and use the matching die to cut out the figures.
  • I used Stampin’ Blends – Powder Pink, Bermuda Bay, Berry Bliss, Yellow colors…
Myths and Magic Clear Mount Bundle

Shop Mythical Bundle Here

Sunshine and Rainbows Bundle

Shop Sunshine and Rainbow Bundle

 

Momento Black Ink

Other Products Featured:

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
Big Shot Platforms
Precision Base Plate
Regular and Mini Dimensionals

 

Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Free Markers

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Give Someone Hope

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The cross remains a symbol of hope and salvation.  What is more universal than that?

For the last couple of years, I have perused the catalogs looking for the perfect stamp set that offered a pretty cross.  I believe the The “Hold on to Hope” bundle delivers in both simplicity and elegance.

Truth be told; I was motivated to create a sympathy card and I always struggle with those.  I want something simple yet profound.  I don’t want to overwhelm the recipient with lots of fluff or do-dads…I’m never sure of the best color choice …something subtle.  Yes, flowers are good; but not very masculine.  For me it’s about “hope”.

That is what I find so perfect about this bundle.  There are so many occasions that can use use this symbol of  “hope” besides the obvious Easter Holiday or expression of  sympathy.   This is the perfect card to send to a friend or loved one facing a serious illness, personal loss or devastation.  Perfect congratulatory cards for a Holy Communion, Confirmation, Wedding, Blessing, Ordination  or Baptism.

So I wanted to present some cards that I put together that can be used for any of those occasions and I invite you to watch my video tutorial for some tips for putting the filigree cross together.  I hope you will enjoy watching; and please leave me a comment!  I love feedback!

 

 

WITH SYMPATHY:

Gold Edged Ribbon, Whisper White Card Stock, Gold Foil, White Glimmer Paper and Gold Embossing Powder and both the Sea Side and Perfect Petals Embossing Folders combine (in my mind) to make a simple yet elegant Sympathy Card.

All cards are standard size:  5.5″ x 4.25″ in Whisper White  and using my Proportional Matting Guide; layers are  5.25″ x 4″ for Gold Foil and Calypso Carol and 5″ x 3 1/4″  in Whisper White to emboss or in Water Color Paper for Brusho Crystal Color.

 

cross sympathy
Hold on to Hope filigree cross on embossed background with coordinating envelop.

 

 

dynamic embossing folder
Filigree cross set on the Sea Side embossed background for a more masculine feel.

EASTER BLESSING:

brusso color
Filigree cross in Champagne Foil on Vellum and placed on a Brusso painted background that was reversed embossed with White Embossing powder and coordinating envelop.

 

ALL ABOUT HOPE:

Simple Hope: Champagne Foil cross on Brusso painted background with coordinating Calypso Coral card stock.

More subtle colors with die cut edges for any occasion.

 

PRODUCTS FEATURED:

 

Vellum Sheets
Watercolor Paper
Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper
Champagne Foil Sheets
Hold On to Hope Clear Mount Stamp Set
Hold On to Hope Bundle (save 10%)
Brusho Crystal Colour
Aqua Painters
White or Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Tool (has two settings for drying and embossing)
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
Big Shot Platforms
Big Shot Intricate Die Cutting Plate

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Bird Banter Pop-Up Card Using the Lovely Friends Framelits

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I was inspired by the Pop-Up Mermaid Card that is featured at Michelle’s Craft Corner (check out her YOU TUBE video).  Here is my tropical  version which just goes to show how versatile Stampin’ Up! products can be!

Bird Banter
Feathered friends are good friends featuring the Bird Banter stamp set!
Use the Lovely Laurels Framelits to create a pop-up tropical paradise and a hand-stamped background.

 

Colored with the STAMPIN’ BLENDS Markers with Bermuda Bay, Smokey Slate and Daffodil Delight.

VIDEO TUTORIAL:

 

PRODUCTS FEATURED:

INKS:   OLD OLIVE, SOFT SKY, PEAR PIZZAZ , CAJUN CRAZE, CRUSHED CURRY, MOMENTO BLACK

PAPER: CALYPSO CORAL Base card (5.5″x 4.25″), WHISPER WHITE (front) (5.25″x4″), WHISPER WHITE (inside) (8″x5″–score at 4″), OLD OLIVE (for pop-up)

BIRDS:  Stamped with Momento Black on Whisper White card stock and colored with STAMPIN’ BLENDS Markers (DAFFODIL DELIGHT, CALYPSO CORAL, SMOKEY SLATE, BERMUDA BAY) and a BLACK Stampin’ Write marker for the beak.   They are not hard to fussy cut; but I used a Brother “SCAN-n-Cut” machine to cut a sheet of stamped images.  I find it worth the investment for those stamps that do not come with dies/framelits.  Leave a comment if you are interested in more information.  

Bird Banter Photopolymer Stamp Set 145852
Price: $17.00
A little birdie told me that you need this all-purpose stamp set for all of the occasions in your life. Smart birdie.
Lovely Friends Bundls
Lovely Friends stamp set – Bundle and save 10% with the LOVELY FRIENDS BUNDLE.
Lovely Friends Bundle
Lovely Laurels Thinlits creates pop-up cards

I cut the “sentiment” out with this label punch.  I have used it with other cards featuring the Bird Banter set (see previous post) because it looks like a dialogue “cloud” from a cartoon strip!   It you consider buying…check out the coordinating “Label Me Pretty” stamp set.  And, remember…I think you can never have enough good punches!  Worth the investment!

Pretty Label Punch

These stamps were used to create the background paper for the pop-up feature.  If you go to my YOU TUBE video I demonstrate how to use stamps from each to create a tropical paradise reminiscent of the retired Botanical Garden DSP.

Butterfly Basics Clear-Mount Stamp Set

 

Pop Of Paradise Clear-Mount Stamp Set

 

Fabulous Flamingo Photopolymer Stamp Set
Sale-a-bration
Eclectic Expressions Clear-Mount Stamp Set is FREE during SALE-A-BRATION with a $50 order.

 

Lovely Laurel Thinlits Dies
Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins 145609
Price: $7.00
STAMPIN’ BLENDS MARKERS

Here are all the other great products which I use regularly to create any projects:

BONE FOLDER
PRECISION BASE PLATE FOR INTRICATE DIES
REPLACEMENT CUTTING PADS
SCORE BOARD
BIG SHOT
BIG SHOT PLATFORMS (included with the purchase of BIG SHOT)
STAMPIN’ TRIMMER
Regular and Mini Dimensionals
Stamping Pierce Mat for stamping with Photopolymer Stamps
Stampin’ Scrub to keep stamps clean and tidy
Die Brush and Foam Mat helps to remove the pieces from intricate dies
Grid Paper is perfect when you need to cover your work area and keep your projects neat
Acrylic Blocks come in all sizes for all size stamps (photopolymer and rubber)

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Bird Banter Fun for All Occasions

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Occasions Catalog
Bird Banter Stamp Set

I couldn’t resist the BIRD BANTER stamp set featured in the Occasions Catalog.   Animal sets are a favorite and I loved playing with these characters.  I own a Brother “Scan-N-Cut” machine that I use when SU does not offer dies or famelits for their stamp sets.  I have found it great fun to stamp and color a sheet of figures and then cut them out for card making.  What I love about this method is that I am able to cut a stack of figures I can use for a batch of cards or save later when needed.  It saves time so you can focus on creating your card.

Though the stamp set comes with a branch…I used the Layered Leaves 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to create a textured background for my figure.  Each of these lovely bird figures have such character and personality…I really didn’t want to crowd my card with all of them.  So, I choose instead to use one per card and I was able use the coordinating ribbon from either the Annual Catalog or from the SHIMMER RIBBON PACK that is FREE during Sale-a-bration for accent.  The colors Basic Grey, Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral worked into the color scheme perfectly…such bright and happy colors for these tropical birds!

I added the Adhesive Backed Sequins (part of the Tutti-Fruiti suite) from the Occasions Catalog for a bit of color and sparkle.   I love these sequins because they are so EASY to apply to your project…and I really hope SU adds some more products to the upcoming new catalog this spring.

I used the PRETTY LABEL Punch for the sentiment because it looked like a “dialogue” bubble.  I hope you will consider this fun group to add to your craft room…I love ’em!

 

Occasions Catalog
Berry Burst with the Berry Burst Ribbon and Grey Ribbon from Sale-a-bration Shimmer Ribbon Pack
Occasions catalog
Layered Leaves 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder provides background with Calypso Coral
Stampin’ Blends in Bermuda Bay for coloring and Lemon Lime Twist accents
Bird Banter Photopolymer Stamp Set 145852
Price: $17.00
A little birdie told me that you need this all-purpose stamp set for all of the occasions in your life. Smart birdie.
Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 143704
Price: $9.00
3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through the Big Shot, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design. Textured Impressions Embossing Folders make deep, crisp impressions—great for card fronts and accents.
Shimmer Ribbon Pack is FREE with $50 order during SALE-A-BRATION.
Stampin’ Blends Alcohol-based Markers are perfect for coloring and blending!
Pretty Label Punch 143715
Price: $18.00
Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects. And there’s no better way to cut out stamped images—many of our stamp sets have coordinating punches. Create labels for 3D projects or focal points for tags and cards.

 

Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins 145609
Price: $7.00

 

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Blossoming Basket Bundle — New FREE during Sale-a-bration!

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Earn this BUNDLE of two coordinating products for FREE during SALE-A-BRATION!

Blossoming Basket Clear-Mount Stamp Set is perfect for sending heartfelt thoughts with a card full of lovely flowers you colored yourself using either the new STAMPIN’ BLENDS Alcohol based blending markers,  Water Color Pencils or the Stampin’ Write Markers all available at my ON LINE Store.

With bundle you get 5 rubber stamps and the Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to create authentic-looking weaved texture for your projects.  This is a Sale-A-Bration exclusive item and with a qualifying order of $100 this item can be added to your shopping bag.

I used my BROTHER Scan-n-Cut to cut out my baskets..

 

I colored my baskets with STAMPIN’ BLENDS Markers.
Blossoming Basket Clear-Mount Bundle 147505 FREE with $100 Order
markers
Stampin’ Blends 12 Exclusive Color Collection (147475)
Whisper White 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon

Shop the OCCASIONS CATALOG, spend $100 and earn this Bundle FREE.

 

LOVE FREE PRODUCTS?  Earn a FREE gift from me for qualifying orders of $75 or more (before shipping and tax) placed through me using my exclusive FEBRUARY host code (EDG6MPZC) this month. Your free gift will arrive in mid-March, separate from your order.   CLICK for Information on Free Products!

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Beautiful Day with both BRUSHO and Embossing Techniques

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It is so easy!  I couldn’t make a better video to demonstrate how easy it is to use the Beautiful Day stamp set combined with both the BRUSHO Crystal Colors and resist embossing techniques.

Begin with a piece of Watercolor Paper and Black Card Stock stamped with VERSA MARK for WHITE Embossing Powder embossed with a Heat Tool.  Use the BRUSHO Crystal Colors (5 selections beside what is used in the video) and embellish with Baker’s Twine and Sequins for a perfect creation!

I have provided all the featured products below and are available on my ON LINE Store LINK.  If you want more ideas and techniques for how to use BRUSHO; please visit my YOU TUBE channel (LINK below)

clear mount stamp set
Beautiful Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set 145915 Price: $21.00 A flower and a butterfly with a stained glass look. Color them in and make them your own.
White Embossing Poweder
Watercolor Paper pack
Brusho Crystal Colour 144101 Price: $30.00 Watercolor ink crystals—Sprinkle them directly on water-washed paper and watch the colors burst!
Aqua Painters
Heat Tool
VersaMark Ink Pad
Iridescent Sequin Assortment 144212 Price: $5.00
Basic Washi Tape Pack
silver twine
Silver Baker’S Twine 145569 Price: $4.00 Silver twine twisted with Whisper White. Adds elegance to any product.

SHOP Beautiful Day HERE

BRUSHO TECHNIQUE


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Valentine Thoughts

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Valentine project
Special Valentines for Greater Sacramento Kiwanis
Valentine project
Shaker Cards and more…

Valentine Day Cards:  I am blessed to have found my best friend from junior high on FB a couple of months ago…when I learned that she had just been elected President of the Greater Sacramento Kiwanis Club and was putting together an event to make Valentine cards for Chemo patients and Seniors…I was eager to assist.

On a quiet Sunday afternoon, I sat down with a stack of REAL RED, WHISPER WHITE card stock and GLIMMER paper and some retired products from the Holiday Catalog and then selected some of my favorite stamp sets:  BLOOMIN’ LOVE, FEATHER TOGETHER, and FALLING FOR YOU.  I turned on my CLASSICAL music and just got into a frenzy of card making!!!   It gave me a nostalgic feeling of when I was in grade school  and would sit at the kitchen table with my Mom and younger brothers to put together Valentine cards for our classmates.  Just the joy and chatter around the table as we licked stickers and glued glitter to our creations.  Such a simple act of love and friendship.  Of course, it has been years since then…but the feeling of good will from that experience still remains.

After posting my box of cards; I was thrilled to get a FB Post thanking me for my donation.   I am so happy to have contributed and share a little goodwill and joy for those in need this Valentines Day!  I was grateful for the chance to revisit those feelings of joy from my youth…thinking about my Mom and siblings…about what family and friends means.  There is always enough LOVE to go around…it you spread it…it doesn’t happen automatically.

I hope that you have a wonderful day of love and good feelings…and can spread a little love to those in need on your Valentine’s Day as well!  Blessings Kat

 

Valentine Card Donation to Kiwanis
Stamp ART Connection’s Valentine Card Donation

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Sweet Soiree Bundle Card by Stamp ART Connection

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Watch my tutorial for how to make these delicious SWEET SOIREE cards!

Sweet Soiree Card Video Tutorial

Sweet Soiree Product Suite:  I fell in love with the SWEET SOIREE CAKE AND FRAMELITS BUNDLE while putting together a card for my best friends mother who just turned 80 this year.  I loved the detail and femininity that these products offer; as well as the versatility as a card maker.  I  can make either a birthday (either big girl or for a little princess, an anniversary or wedding card)!   Lots of possibilities and really gets your creative juices flowing!

My personal FAV was decorating the cakes with the SHIMMERY WHITE and SILVER Embossing Paste.  While visiting a friend I was able to put on an impromptu “work shop” on using the embossing paste.  I think once she watched me do it…she realized it wasn’t that hard…maybe a bit messy.  I would recommend using a separate container with warm soapy water to wash your mask and palette knives to to keep them clean.  I would also use paper towels as a surface to keep the paste contained.

Now, once you get over the initial “messiness”…I say…GO FOR IT…it’s fun!  My friend Kathryn, grabbed paper and we just experimented with different colors of paper, added some ink to the Shimmery White paste and really got some neat effects!  If you friend me on FB; I can share our stamping forum where we share ideas and cards…Soooo….jump in…and have fun!    I hope that you will check out the video and can visualize all the possibilities!   If nothing else…the SWEET SOIREE SPECIALITY Designer Series Paper and the rich colors is to die for.  I love the colors featured (Berry Burst, Old Olive and Marina Mist and well as Calypso Coral) and the Silver foil accents.  It makes it so easy to dress up any project.

SHIMMERY WHITE AND SILVER EMBOSSING PASTE
SWEET SOIREE SPECIALITY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
PETAL PAIR TEXTURED EMBOSSING FOLDERS
To be used with the Embossing Paste
SWEET SOIREE DECORATIVE MASKS
SWEET SOIREE EMBELLISHMENT KIT
CAKE SOIREE CLEAR MOUNT BUNDLE

 

BERRY BURST, MARINA MIST & OLD OLIVE
SWEET SOIREE CARD STOCK PACK with Berry Burst, Marina Mist and Old Olive colors.

SHOP SWEET SOIREE PRODUCTS HERE!!

 


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Stampin’ Up! Shaker Card for Special Friend using the CHARMING CAFE Bundle!

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Quick and easy!

Click here for YOU TUBE Video Tutorial

I was challenged by one of my special friends/customer/hobbyist to create a shaker card with the Charming Cafe Bundle which is available in the 2018 Occasions Catalog (OC).  Now, I found shaker cards a challenge when I was learning.  The most difficult part was finding the right amount of adhesive products (and I was using the edges/borders of my Dimensionals) to build a shaker card.  I would save them and when I had enough; then I could make a shaker card and feature it in a workshop.   Then, Paper Pumpkin came out with a couple of projects that featured a shaker card and included these great adhesive strips!  Wow!  I collected all the extras from my old kits!

Finally, SU came up with these strips and I have to say that the SU Adhesive Strips is the game changer for making shaker cards!  It makes it easy, convenient, and fast!

Stampin' Up! Foam Adhesive Strips are a game changer for making shaker cards!
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I purchased one pack for $8 and am still using the same pack!  These are long lasting and a great value.  Definitely consider adding them to your stamping “tool box”.   If you have ever considered a Paper Pumpkin subscription; I would encourage it…I have gotten more good product “perks” from those kits and come in handy.  It’s like double the value.  They always give you enough to create the project with extra…like the adhesive strips.   Just sayin’….

I haven’t found anyone feature a shaker card with the Charming Cafe bundle…but I loved how it came out (though the letter is a bit crooked..: ( ….

So…check out the video and let me know how your project came out!  If you need products…just scroll down and then click on my ONLINE Store.

Products include:

CARD STOCK:
DAFFODIL DELIGHT
WHISPER WHITE
TUTTI-FRUITI DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (OC)
WINDOW SHEET
GOLD GLITTER FLAKES (OC)
STAMPIN’ BLENDS MARKERS (OC)

TOOLS AND ADHESIVES:
FOAM ADHESIVE SHEETS
STAMPIN’ UP DIMENSIONALS (MINI AND REGULAR)
SNAIL ADHESIVE
TEAR TAPE
BIG SHOT
MAGNETIC BASE PLATE
STAMPIN’ TRIMMER
PAPER SNIPS
BONE FOLDER
EMBOSSING BUDDY

for more ideas and LINKs to my ONLINE Store

 Charming Cafe SHOP HERE

 

Card using the Charming Cafe bundle
Three fold card using the Charming Cafe bundle
Charming Cafe bundle
Front of the three folding card
Embossing paste to add texture to the front of this card…
Charming Cafe Bundle is versatile and offers lots of possibilities!

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