Sunflower smiles

I CASEd this card, but made it a bit easier. The original card used 12 squares, die cut with the Stitched Shapes Framelits. Instead of using 6 black and 6 white, I used 6 white squares and added those on top of a piece of DSP, cutting in half the amount of time running paper through the Big Shot. The card on the left uses the gold mini sequin trim, and the one on the right is like the original, using some baker’s twine I had in my stash. I just love the versatility of the Eastern Medallions Thinlits dies – with a tiny bit of cutting, you can make a sunflower!

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Product List

Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[100867]

$8.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[119683]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

[144137]

$11.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126970]

$6.50

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Bundle

[145308]

$48.50

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143675]

$21.00

Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies

[143725]

$33.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Gold Mini Sequin Trim

[144128]

$6.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

[144214]

$5.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

[130658]

$40.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

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Blushing Bride hello

I thought I’d make a quick card using some of the new items I got from the new catalog. Starting with the embossing paste, I added a drop of Blushing Bride ink to a small amount of the paste and incorporated it well using a palette knife. Then I used a non-SU! stencil I already had (but there are some for sale in the catalog, see below under Pattern Party Decorative Masks), and using a low tack tape, positioned it over my card base so it wouldn’t move. Then just spread the paste over the stencil until all the little openings are filled. Carefully remove the stencil, and let dry. It is actually very easy to do, and it just looks lovely! You can add more ink to get a darker color, but this is just enough not to be the bright white is naturally is.

I just adore that mini sequin trim! The gold matches a couple of the Designer Series Paper packs this year. And that ribbon – oh my. I just love it. It’s double-sided, so there is a double row of dashes on the opposite side. Sweet!

I did stamp off the sentiment once to get an exact match to the card stock. Using the new ink pads (well, they’re not so new anymore), there are some colors that stamp darker than they should, IMO.

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Product List

Blushing Bride 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[131198]

$8.00

Bundle Of Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[144143]

$13.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131172]

$6.50

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[131157]

$3.25

Pieces & Patterns Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143840]

$27.00

Pieces & Patterns Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143843]

$19.00

Blushing Bride 1/4″ Double-Stitched Ribbon

[144140]

$7.00

Gold Mini Sequin Trim

[144128]

$6.00

Embossing Paste

[141979]

$8.00

Palette Knives

[142808]

$5.00

Pattern Party Decorative Masks

[144103]

$6.00

2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

[143720]

$18.00

1-3/8″ Circle Punch

[119860]

$16.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

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Kinda late news…The 2017-2018 Annual Catalog is here!

Have you gotten a chance to view the new catalog yet? It’s so beautiful! I’ve already received my first order and will be showing you a project really soon! I just need to create it, hehe. Click here to view the catalog, or use the links in my right side-bar.

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Thank you hexagons

The Cupcakes & Carousels paper is my favorite paper of the entire 2017 year! The colors go together so perfectly. I wish this had been in the large catalog, so I could have enjoyed it longer, but the paper stack is still available on the retiring list, thank goodness! But only for two more days (through May 31st), or while supplies last.

The sentiment is from an old Paper Pumpkin kit. And I’m sorry, but the hexagon punch is retired and no longer available, boohoo!

ALSO……

Don’t forget the Eastern Palace Bundles! There are 2 days left to order one of these awesome bundles and receive a free item! Individual items in the Eastern Palace suite will be available with the release of the 2017-2018 annual catalog on June 1st, BUT you will not get any free items if ordered after 5/31. You’ll get a new stamp set, Designer Series Paper pack, 3 of the new In Color ink pads, and MORE! Please click on the Eastern Palace Suite link for all of the information.

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Product List

Cupcakes & Carousels Designer Series Paper Stack

[142744]

$10.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[120953]

$8.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126974]

$6.50

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

[101049]

$12.00

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Eastern Beauty thanks – new product!

Hey there! As you know, Stampin’ Up! is currently in the midst of retiring some of the old items in the current catalog, to make room for new ones. As an SU! demonstrator, we have the fun opportunity to pre-order some of the new items, which is great! Occasionally, Stampin’ Up! offers YOU, their customers, to get some of those upcoming goodies early as well. Drumroll, please!

Let me introduce you to the Eastern Palace Bundles! There are 2 bundles that you can order ahead of the new 2017-2018 catalog, when it goes live June 1st. Beginning May 1st, you can order one, or both! PLUS, in each bundle you will also receive a free item or items! Which free item, will depend on the bundle you purchase – and one of them is brand new. These bundles will only be available during this promotion. Individual items in the Eastern Palace suite will be available with the release of the 2017-2018 annual catalog on June 1st, but you will not get any free items if ordered after 5/31. You’ll get a new stamp set, Designer Series Paper pack, 3 of the new In Color ink pads, and MORE! Please click on the Eastern Palace Suite link for all of the information.

• The starter bundle (147196, $60.50), shown above, includes FREE Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes.  Does NOT include the Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies.
• The premier bundle (shown below, 147207, $103.50) includes FREE Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes & NEW Very Vanilla Thick Card Stock (8.5 x 11).  Includes Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies.
• BOTH bundles include THREE of the NEW 2017-2019 In Color Ink Pads, Fresh Fig, Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist.

For the easy Thank You card at the top of this post, I used the new Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set, new Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper, new Eastern Medallion Thinlits, new Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers, and new Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad – all from the Eastern Palace Premier Bundle, item #147207 – available 5/1-5/31 only. I also used Calypso Coral card stock, as well as the By the Shore DSP (retiring). Click here for the retiring list!

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Product List

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle

[147196]

$60.50

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle

[147207]

$103.50

Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[122925]

$8.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126983]

$6.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[101650]

$9.00

By The Shore Designer Series Paper

[141640]

$11.00

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

[130658]

$40.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

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Folks with sunshine

Isn’t it true, though? People want to be around other people who bring sunshine everywhere they go! I absolutely believe that even when we don’t feel well, or are having a bad day, we can still let the light shine within us, if we try. This has been true in my own life. There is something to be said for, “Fake it ’til you make it”. We feel better if we can find the positive in the midst of our trials, whether they be big or small. That’s not to say we can’t be sad and show it. I think you understand what I’m saying here.

Anyway, this card uses a couple of retiring items, as well as already retired ones. But you could swap out different papers, sentiments, colors, etc!

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Product List

Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[141417]

$8.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[119686]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper

[141632]

$13.00

Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper

[141660]

$11.00

Feel Goods Clear Stamp Set

[129684]

$19.00

Copper Foil Sheets

[142020]

$4.00

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141398]

$6.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

[119246]

$5.00

Early Espresso 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon

[119959]

$5.95

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Envelope Liners Framelits Die

[132172]

$27.00

Medium Whisper White Envelopes

[107301]

$6.50

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

[130658]

$40.00

Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack

[118309]

$16.95

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

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I will miss this paper

I love the copper foil accents on this paper so much! For whatever reason, I really only started using it recently. But I do love it. If you like this paper, you’ll need to act fast, as it is on the retiring list! It’s on sale, too, so please hurry if you are interested in purchasing it!

I used the same layout as this card – I just love to showcase pretty patterned paper, and this layout is perfect for that. I used a retired embosslit for the copper foil butterfly – it just adds the perfect little touch!

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Product List

Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper

[141632]

$13.00

Copper Foil Sheets

[142020]

$4.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126970]

$6.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

[130658]

$40.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Medium Whisper White Envelopes

[107301]

$6.50

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