Posted in Uncategorized on January 15, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Here is a card I made using a free item out of the new Sale-A-Bration 2021 catalog – a 12″ x 12″ pack of Designer Series Paper called Paper Blooms. I love that this paper pack is double-sided with a great mix of beautiful florals as well as neutral patters to choose from. This paper pack coordinates with the Pretty Perennials Bundle from the new Jan. – July 2021 mini catalog, too. Click on my right side-bar to view any of the catalogs.
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Posted in Uncategorized on January 6, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2021 brings you all much health and happiness!
And Happy New Catalog! There are so many things to love about the new seasonal catalog. It covers so many important occasions for celebration and includes a variety of stamp sets, paper, tools, and embellishments for you to use to shine a spotlight on whichever celebration (or more!) you choose!
Just take a look at the beauty right here. And then click here to shop around if you like. I’ll be here for you if you have any questions or need any help.
And I know many of you already know, but for those who don’t, today starts the BEST promotion of the year!
During Sale-a-Bration, you can earn exclusive items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure for purchases from the Annual Catalog, the new 2021 Mini Catalog, the Clearance Rack or other Online items (like Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions). Like last year, Stampin’ Up! is offering two levels of Sale-a-Bration items this year:
Click here to view the 2021 SAB Catalog.
I’ll be back soon with a little something I made using one of my favorite stamp sets from the new catalog.
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 5, 2020| 1 Comment »
Look at this adorable and timely card my friend Amanda D. sent to me! And how did she know this was one of my favorite paper packs of all time? I don’t think she did – we just happen to share similar tastes, I discovered. I miss you too, Amanda! Miss our stamping together. 🙂
I just had to share with you all. It looks like this type of card will be relevant for quite some time.
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 1, 2020| Leave a Comment »
I know a lot of you have been waiting for this sale and it’s finally here! During the whole month of October you can get 15% off as many qualifying packs of Designer Series Paper (DSP) that you want…or uh, need!
CLICK HERE to view the flier and see what papers are available. You can also go to the previous post to view the names and item numbers, etc. for each paper pack that is on sale and what catalog to find it in. Please click on my right sidebar to find the catalog links, etc.
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 28, 2020| 1 Comment »
Here are 2 cards using the Plaid Tidings DSP in the Holiday Mini catalog. I LOVE plaid and these papers come in 6″ x 6″ so are perfect for creating cards. This above card uses a fall color palette and I just love it! The Plaid Tidings DSP doesn’t list the new In Color Bumblebee as one of the colors, but I used it and I think it works. I wanted to use the adorable Bumblebee ribbon and cardstock, so I just went for it!
The one above has a bit of a mistake on it – I used 2 different grays – oops! But I don’t mind, and actually in person it looks better because the white isn’t as pronounced as it appears here in the photo – it just evens it out I guess.
Now for the information on the paper sale!
Here are the paper packs that will be on sale:
I’ll be touching base once the sales starts as a friendly reminder!
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Posted in Uncategorized on August 19, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Here’s a card I made using some items from the In Good Taste Suite, found on pages 122-124 of the 2020-2021 catalog.
I love everything about this suite. While this card has a feminine feel, the suite really has great options for masculine projects as well, mostly due to the amazing In Good Taste Designer Series Paper. I just love how everything coordinates. And the paper is a dream! There are also twice as many sheets in this pack than regular DSP packs. You can save 10% by ordering the Tasteful Touches Bundle, which includes the Tasteful Touches stamp set and Tasteful Labels Dies!
Since I don’t yet have the Rococo Rose Stampin’ Blends, I just stamped the flower in Rococo Rose ink, then very carefully added more color with the Blender Pens dipped in some ink. I either push the ink pad lid down to get some ink on the inside of the lid and use that, or it’s actually easier to just put a drop of ink from the ink refill inside the lid, then use the Blender Pen to pick up some of that ink. You do have to go easy on applying with the Blender Pen so as not to rough up the Whisper White cardstock. Prolonged rubbing will start to erode the paper a bit. A great alternative would be to use some Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper to stamp the flower on and then color it with regular ink.
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Supplies:
Smoky Slate cardstock, item #131202
Whisper White cardstock, item # 100730
Night of Navy ink pad, item # 147110
Gray Granite ink pad, item # 147118
Rococo Rose ink pad, item # 150080
Rococo Rose ink refill, item # 150089
Blender Pens (pack of 3), item # 102845
Tasteful Touches Bundle, item # 154098 (use this for a 10% savings on both the stamp set & die set below!) OR buy one or the other below
Tasteful Touches stamp set (cling), item # 152562
Tasteful Labels dies, item # 152886
Stampin’ Dimensionals, item # 104430
Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item # 110755
Posted in Uncategorized on August 16, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The first thing my son said when I showed him this card was, “Isn’t it a little too early for Hallowe’en?” It’s really my fault – I shouldn’t have shown him the card. He doesn’t get it! He likes video games and he’s also super smart. What I didn’t get in smarts – I got in the need to create. Different strokes!
I used two stamp sets for the first time on this card – the Festive Post stamp set from the new mini catalog and the Buffalo Check background stamp, which has been around for awhile but I had never inked it up. The Festive Post stamp set ALSO has images for Christmas/Holiday/Winter and LOVE! It has several images that work perfectly with the Rectangular Postage Stamp punch, definitely one of my very favorites from the new 20-21 catalog!
The trees are from the Snow Front stamp set. I had used that stamp set last year – it’s a great set for winter. I also used a retired color, Delightful Dijon, for the brooms and cardstock with the sentiment. I just didn’t want a bright yellow and there isn’t a current color that I liked better. The bats look a bit blue in the photo, but they are indeed black! The card measures 4 3/4″ x 4″. Supplies used are below.
Anyway, this one came together quickly and now I have time to mail it out to get to the recipient on time! Yes, that’s a thing!
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Supplies:
Basic Gray cardstock, item # 121044
Whisper White cardstock, 100730
Delightful Dijon cardstock (retired)
Delightful Dijon ink pad or marker (retired)
Pumpkin Pie ink pad or marker, item # 147086 OR
Regals markers, item # 147155
Basic Gray ink pad, item # 149165
Early Espresso ink pad or marker, item # 147114 OR
Neutrals markers, item # 147158
Soft Suede ink pad or marker, item # 147115 OR
Neutrals markers, item # 147158
Black Memento ink pad or marker, item # 132708 OR
Basic Black marker, item # 100082
Buffalo Check stamp (cling), item # 151372 OR
Buffalo Check stamp (wood), item #147797
Festive Post stamp set (clear), item # 153460
Snow Front stamp set (clear), item # 150483
Rectangular Postage Stamp punch, item # 152709
Stampin’ Dimensionals, item # 104430
Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item # 110755
Posted in Uncategorized on August 16, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Check out the new Holiday Mini catalog! You can begin ordering now! I will share a card with you soon from a stamp set I HAD to buy first…hint – it goes with a new punch from the 2020-2021 new catalog. 😉
Also, there are a few returning favorites! I’m so excited about that!
Click here to view the catalog and click here to start shopping!
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Posted in Uncategorized on July 13, 2020| Leave a Comment »
I’m using some of my new favorites from the 2020-2021 catalog. If there’s anything green, I’m probably going to like it – and this Just Jade In Color makes me happy. Which is your favorite of the new In Colors?
The card base and darker green ink color is Just Jade. The softer green is Soft Sea Foam. I did copy the card in the catalog pretty much, using the new Today’s Tiles stamp set. Being a photopolymer stamp set, it’s easy to place the coordinating stamps correctly because they are clear. Of course you can use the Stamparatus for perfect placement as well. But for me, it’s easier than getting it out, if you know what I mean. If it were red rubber, that would be different. I used the new Tasteful Labels dies to cut out the sentiment.
Well, that’s all today. I hope you’re staying cool – it’s really, really hot here in TN, ugh! Thank heavens for A/C!
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To order Stampin’ Up! products online, 24/7 – click HERE
Supplies:
Just Jade cardstock, item # 153079
Whisper White cardstock, item # 100730
Daffodil Delight cardstock, item # 119683
Just Jade ink pad, item # 153115
Soft Sea Foam ink pad, item # 146988
Bermuda Bay ink pad, item # 131197
Today’s Tiles stamp set, item # 152528.
There is also a coordinating die set, offered in a bundle for 10% off! That’s item # 154074.
Woven Heirlooms stamp set, item # 149306
Tasteful Labels dies, item # 152886
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, item # 144108
Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item # 110755
Posted in Uncategorized on July 2, 2020| Leave a Comment »
It’s going to be a quick post today. I love the cover of the new catalog, so this was my first stamp set I got on a pre-order. This is a CASEd card (copy and share everything) from the cover. I can see myself using this one a lot.
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To order Stampin’ Up! products online, 24/7 – click HERE
Supplies:
Whisper White Thick card stock
Whisper White card stock
Coastal Cabana card stock
Soft Sea Foam card stock
Bermuda Bay ink pad
Mango Melody ink pad
Pear Pizzazz ink pad
Lovely You stamp set
Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Bonus Days are back! For every $50 USD you spend during July (before shipping and handling), you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use in August!
If you’re like me, you have a long wish list of items in the new catalog. This is the perfect time to get some of those items now, and then a couple more later! 😉
Here are the details:
• Earning period 1 July – 3 August, 2020
• An email address is required to participate; Bonus Days coupon codes can be delivered only via email.
• If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can earn per order or throughout the duration of the Bonus Days earning period.
• Redemption period 4-31 August, 2020
Let me know if you have any questions or need help placing an order!
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Posted in Uncategorized on June 3, 2020| Leave a Comment »
It’s finally here! I bought the stamp set shown on the front cover – just one of the perks of being a demonstrator! 🙂 I love so many things inside, of course. I especially love the new In Color Just Jade. You can view the pdf of the catalog by clicking here, or from my right side-bar.
Here’s a tiny video tour for you:
New catalog online ordering is now available HERE in my online store – woot! You can also get there from my right side-bar.
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 7, 2020| Leave a Comment »
I have a deep respect for nurses. My sister has been a nurse (among other things in the medical professional field) for almost 30 years; what an inspiration to me! It takes someone really special to be a good nurse, and she is definitely one of them.
This was her card this year. I don’t send one every year because it usually sneaks up on me. But this year I was determined to remember and set an alert on my calendar. Even though I’m posting this a day late, she did receive her card in plenty of time and I hear she likes it. 🙂
Most items on this card are retired – I think the only things current are a couple of the card stock colors and adhesives!
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P.S. Don’t forget many items are set to retire soon and a new catalog will be here before you know it. Check out this blog post or my right side bar for more information.
Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2020| Leave a Comment »
I am CRAZY for this paper! I should get another pack before it sells out – as it is retiring! The Layered Leaves embossing folder is also retiring. If you like either of these, be sure to pick them up before they are gone. You can see all the retiring items that are still available here. For more information about the retiring items, go to this blog post.
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To order Stampin’ Up! products online, 24/7 – click HERE
Supplies used:
Whisper White Thick card stock, item #140272
Whisper White card stock, item #1000730
Petal Pink card stock, item # 146985
Smoky Slate card stock, item # 131202
Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper, item # 149592
Basic Gray ink pad, item # 121044
Stitched Nested Labels dies, item # 149638
Layered Leaves 3D embossing folder, item # 152321
Stampin’ Dimensionals, item #
Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item # 110755
*All other items retired
Posted in Uncategorized on April 23, 2020| 1 Comment »
Here’s a fun card using some retired SU! product. It is definitely ok to let the pretty paper do all the heavy lifting.
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Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Murfreesboro/Nashville, TN
