Born to Shine

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I take a weekly exercise class with a great instructor who also teaches ballet and is herself an accomplished ballerina having danced with several local dance companies here on the Gulf Coast (to include Pensacola’s own ballet company!). So, when I saw the “Born to Shine” stamp set…I had no one else but Kathleen the Ballerina in mind!

I spent the weekend making several cards that I wrapped carefully with a purple ribbon and gave her. She loved them!

It is so nice when a stamp is perfectly suited; and when you combine and layer color, texture, shine and sparkle….it becomes really a fun and satisfying creation! The sentiments are lovely.

I have a lot more ideas of what to do with this set I will likely share later; but I couldn’t resist the combination of Highland Heather and Purple Posy framing the Swirls and Curls embossed layer.

See below for products, technique and steps below:


Born To Shine Cling Stamp Set
149244
Price: $19.00

Bring these elegant ballerinas to life with projects made using the Born to Shine Stamp Set.

Products and Steps:

  • STAMP SETS:
    • Born to Shine
    • Bokeh Dots
  • CARD STOCK:
    • Highland Heather or Rocco Rose (5.5″x 4.25″) Base Card
    • Purple Posy or Blushing Bride Layer (5.25″ x 4″)
    • Whisper White Card Stock
  • INK:
    • MEMENTO Black
    • FROST WHITE Shimmer Paint
  • COLORING:
    • Stampin’ Blends in L/D Highland Heather, Petal Pink, Mango Melody or Soft Suede (hair color), L Petal Pink for skin. Dark PP or RR for dress.
  • TOOLS:
    • Sponge brayer or dauber to spread shimmer paint ink on stamp.
    • 1.75″ x 7/8″ Oval (Punch or Layering Ovals) for sentiment
  • EMBELLISHMENTS:
    • Woven Threads Sequin Assortment
    • Ribbon: Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim
    • Highland Heather Ribbon (OC) Retired
  • INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Cut base cards and Layers in Hh/PP or RR/BB
  • Whisper White layer (5″x 3.75″) embossed with the Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder
  • Whisper White cut (4″ X 2.75″) and stamped with the BOKEH DOTS stamp using FROST WHITE SIMMER PAINT
  • Stamp dancer with Memento Black ink (careful that the shimmer paint has dried completely)
  • Color image with Stamping Blends when MB ink is dry to avoid smears.
  • Use STAR stamp with Shimmer paint to stamp around arms.
  • Color Very Vanilla with Stampin’ Blends (Light) to coordinate with card stock and wrap around embossed WW layer.
  • Adhere dancer with Dimensionals
  • Add coordinating sequins with Mini-Glue Dots
Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder
147923
Price: $7.50
Embossing shapes like swirls and curls make fun backgrounds that take your projects to the next level. It’s easy to do using the Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder.

It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through a die-cutting and embossing machine, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design. Embossing Folders make deep, crisp impressions—great for card fronts and accents.

* 4-1/2″ x 6-1/4″ (11.4 X 15.9 cm) 
* Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
Bokeh Dots Cling-Mount Stamp Set
151368
Price: $15.00

Are these actual stamps? It’s amazing what our Distinktive stamps can do, right? What’s more, each image is sized for an ink pad. So what’s stopping you?!
* Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. 
Frost White Shimmer Paint
147046
Price: $8.00

Add subtle shimmer and shine. Sponge on stamps, paint accents on cards, or stamp and heat-set on fabric. 
* 1/2 fl. oz. (15 ml)
* Acid free, nontoxic
Woven Threads Sequin Assortment
149498
Price: $5.00

The Woven Threads Sequin Assortment features the 2019–2021 In Colors.

* Faceted sequins 
* Approximately 750 per package in 3 size: 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm
* In 2019–2021 In Colors: Pretty Peacock, Purple Posy, Rococo Rose, Seaside Spray, Terracotta Tile
Very Vanilla 3/8″ (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim
149593
Price: $7.00

Our Very Vanilla 3/8″ (1 cm) Scalloped Lace Trim is a lace craft ribbon with a scalloped edge. Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want.

* 3/8″ (1 cm)
* 10 yards (9.1 m)
Purple 3/8″ (1 Cm) Tricolor Ribbon
149708
Price: $7.00

Our 3/8″ (1 cm) Tricolor Ribbon has Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, and Purple Posy stripes on one craft ribbon. Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want.

* Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Purple Posy
* 3/8″ (1 cm)
* 10 yards (9.1 m)

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Romantic Cards Recreated

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One of my favorite things is to peruse the new catalog and try to figure out how some of the cards and projects were created. My downline, Kathryn M. and I will get on the phone and chat about how we think the card was assembled, what stamp sets, embellishments and details were used. When I hang up the phone, I’m totally inspired to sit down and try my hand at recreating a Stampin’ Up! masterpiece!

The next couple of cards featured are exactly that! Look at page 10 of the 2019 Occasion’s Catalog and see where I recreated two of my favorite cards using the Floral Romance Suite.

Scroll further and I will provide you all the products featured as well as a Video Tutorial for how to recreate these lovely cards! You will find them perfect for weddings, birthdays, sympathy, anniversaries and more. You will just fall in love with these products.

Make this purchase AFFORDABLE

When you are ready to purchase; take a few minutes to check out the “Ultimate Bundle”! For $99 you can get $175 worth of products without obligation if you sign up with me!


Petal Pink Confection

Products Featured:

  • Petal Pink Card Stock (base card) cut at 5.5″ x 4.25″
  • Petal Pink (layer) cut at 5.25″ x 4″
  • Whisper White (for sentiment)
  • Floral Romance Specialty DSP
  • FRESH FIG Ink
  • Floral Romance Seals
  • LACE DYNAMIC Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
  • Plain VELLUM (for cut outs)
  • BIG SHOT

Video Tutorial

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Romantic Wreath

Products Featured:

  • Whisper White Card Base (5.5″ X 4.25″)
  • Floral Romance Specialty DSP (cut 5.25″ X 4″)
  • Whisper White card stock for stamping sentiment and leaves.
  • INKS/Stampin’ Write Markers/Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers in Pear Pizzaz, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive
  • 2.25″ Circle Punch
  • Adhesives: Glue Dots, Dimensionals, All Purpose Glue
  • Petal Pink/Whisper White 5/8″ Variegated Ribbon
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Romance Suite of Products:

Floral Romance 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
148586
Price: $14.00

Soft, elegant designs for weddings, anniversaries, and more. Includes printed vellum for layering and hand-cutting accents.

12 sheets total: 
* 6 vellum sheets, 3 each of 2 single-sided designs
* 6 printed sheets, 3 each of 2 double-sided designs 
* 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) 
* Acid free 
* Lignin free 

Coordinating colors: Fresh Fig, Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Wonderful Romance Cling Bundle
150592
Price: $51.25

Celebrate weddings, anniversaries, and love with wonderful bouquets.

Bundle and save! Buy these two coordinating products and save 10%. 

WONDERFUL ROMANCE CLING STAMP SET
* 8 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d, e, h

WONDERFUL FLORAL FRAMELITS DIES
* 15 dies 
* Largest die: 6″ x 1-1/4″ (15.2 x 3.2 cm)
* Use with Big Shot
Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
148530
Price: $10.00

Create beautiful lace-patterned background with this Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

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. 

* 1 folder 
* 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) 
* Use with Big Shot
Floral Romance Seals
148789
Price: $8.50

Give your projects an elegant seal of approval with these gold, adhesive-backed seals. Equally charming on envelope flaps or card fronts.

* 12 pieces.
* 3/4″ (1.9 cm)
Petal Pink/Whisper White 5/8″(1.6 Cm) Variegated Ribbon
148776
Price: $8.00

Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want. 

* Soft, flowing ribbon in varicolored pattern
* 10 yards (9.1 m)
Glue Dots
Snail Adhesive
Available in regular and mini sizes
Multi-purpose Glue
2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch
143720
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. Conveniently cut out many images and sentiment stamps to create a quick focal point.

* Our punches are high quality, affordable, and easy to use
* Sleek body style
* Large surface area offers precise cutting and leverage
* Locks to store
* Slim and stackable

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