Stampin’ Up! Parcels & Petals and dies

Hi Friends,

This cards is one I copied/tweaked from Demonstrator Jaimie Babarczy.

I LOVE what she did with the template.

My choice of Terracotta Tile card stock and matching ribbon was a  favorite!

The base was a layer of Terracotta Tile card stock and I used the floral stamp image ( with the same colored ink) to add interest to the base of the card.

I next took a piece of Soft Suede cards stock ( 3″ x 4 3/4″) and added a piece of Very Vanilla card stock–1/16″ smaller than the Soft Sueded.

Then the fun stamping on the vanilla layer. Simply Terracotta Tile and Soft Sued…that’s it!

My message was using the Thank You from the set–I love the font!!!

Then I cut it out using our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine.

Used a few  Dimensionals and added it to the lower right hand corner.

I also took a 4″ piece of the matching ribbon and tied one know. Using Glue Dots, I secured it to the edge of the message.

Of course I HAD to add a touch of Wink of Stella to the petals of the flowers–you know me!

Please don’t forget –this bundle is retiring so if this one you MUST have, please either go to my online store or contact me.

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Stampin’ Up! Under My Umbrella stamp set and Punch

Hi Friends,

I’m going to show you how cute this stamp set  and coordinating punch is! Both are retiring   {:( } so if this has been on your Wish List, now is the time to order them!

 

 

 

I actually tweaked this from a few versions I saw on PInterest.

I love the cuteness of the umbrellas as well as the sayings .

Basic White is my base , then a layer of Coastal cabana.

I used Stitched So Sweetly dies to frame the umbrella and of course I had to add just a tad of Wink of Stella to enhance the rain drops.

White Baker’s Twins as an added bow and voila!

There you have it!

Remember, this stamp set and builder punch are retiring—so please either go to my on line store and select your items or contact me.

I’ll be happy to help you!

Check below to see all the fun products I used to make this card!

 

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Sale A Bration and the month of March!

Hi Friends,

Can you believe that March is here? And that means it’s the last month for Sale A Bration! Sale-a-bration has been amazing! 

Customers are loving the FREE (exclusive) product for each $50-100 spent

Hosts are loving the extra host rewards

And new business (and hobby) demos are enjoying an EXTRA $50 in their kit, plus the option to get a fantastic tote!

Have YOU taken advantage of these awesome deals yet?

Wow! Stampin’ up! has so many new offerings this month.

You may want to take advantage of them!

Check out these offers:

As of February 15th, Stampin’ Up! has added another round of choices for Sale-A-Bration!

Click the photo to get a PDF flyer of this offering.

Stampin’ Up! announced, starting March 1st, a third release of new level 1 Sale-A-Bration options to choose from!  This time they have given you the option of some items from our annual catalog!

Click the photo to be taken to the Sale-A-Bration Level One section of my website.

To help you get the most out of the items that you have earned for FREE, Stampin’ Up! has created some coordination products.  They are available for purchase now until March 31st or  “while supplies last”.

Click the photo to be taken to the Sale-A-Bration Coordination section on my website.

Paper Pumpkin is turning 6 and they are celebrating by giving their subscribers an extra stamp set in the March kit!  Make sure you are signed up by March 10th to get in on this awesome deal!

So many exciting things are happening with Stampin’ Up!  I want to make sure that you don’t miss out on any of these amazing deals!

Remember, I’m here to help YOU get the most out of Stampin’ Up!

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Frosted Floral DSP meets Hanging Garden

Hi Friends,

Today I want to show you how easy a few card techniques can be used to  make a very pretty Stampin’ Up! card!

First I took a piece of Crumb Cake card stock as my base.

Next I took a piece of Crumb Cake ( 1/4′ smaller by length and width of the base) and stamped, in Early Expresso ink,  the words “Thank You Kindly” from the Hanging Garden stamp set.

NEXT –magic with the Subtles Embossing Folder!I ( one of MY NEW FAVORITES!)

Take a look at the ‘subtle’ yet textured look of that layer.

Can you see the fine lines? Makes me think of fine wale corduroy.

Next I took a piece of Soft Suede card stock and used the Layering Squares Framelits, with my Big Shot,  cut 3 squares.

Then I took a piece of the Frosted Floral DSP ( LOVE the colors and the fine shimmer!!!) and made 3 smaller squares.

Of course I used Snail to adhere all 3 pieces of DSP to the card stock.

Then I arranged the squares on the embossed layer.

To add just a bit of interest, I used 3 enamel shapes in the lower right hand corner.

There you have it…3 easy techniques:
1. Using the Subtles Embossing Folder

2. Using the Layering Squares Framelits

3. Adding a few embellishments.

Three simple ways to make a card –make it YOUR own and send it with love!

You could make a boxed set of these for a gift!

What do you think?

Contact me for any help or click on any product below and you can shop in my online store!

 

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Simple stamping… as easy as 1,2, 3

Hi Friends,

I just cam back from OnStage in Orlando.

One of the re-visited ideas is to take a look at simpler stamping.

What does THAT mean?

Well, simply, it means to keep your design impressive yet easy..

Here is a card we did at my Monday class.

I LOVE ( I know I’ve said this before, but I do LOVE the Foil -Edged Silver and Gold Paper and envelopes.

They are so easy to use and VERY VERSATILE.

So for this card, I used the Gold Edged Paper and then added a layer of Rich Razzleberry card stock.

Next I cut a piece of the Sweet Soiree DSP ( yes it’s retired but I just had to use it!) and layered it on top.

That paper is gorgeous and it was just enough to give the card some simple elegance.

See how nicely the layer of Rich Razzleberry fits on top of the Gold-Edged card base? Then add the DSP and oh so pretty.

Inside I added a message from the Cake Soiree stamp set –and voila–done deal!

You could use ANY DSP for any occasion. These card and envelope packs are a great deal and fun to use!

What do YOU think?

Now I’m not sure if I’ll be able to control my urges to use more layers and embellishments but every once in a while we’ll do some ‘simple stamping’.

How does that sound to you?

Please let me know your thoughts about simpler, easier stamping.. I aim to please and need YOUR input!

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