Rainy Days with Roy G. Biv

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023Leave a comment

The temperature fell almost 30 degrees overnight on Thursday night, with the arrival of a beautiful thunder/lightning show and rivers of rain! When you live in the desert, you don’t complain about water, and the cooler temperature is also welcome.

I’ve also been traveling a LOT, so I needed some time in my Stamp Studio and the Global Design Project #gdp409 challenge was the excuse I needed to bring a rainbow to a rainy day:

Roy G. Biv is the name to remember when you are putting colors in rainbow order (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet) but they can circle back around on a card (not so much on a rainbow in the sky)…feel free to start ANYWHERE in the lineup!

My colors were (in ROYGBIV order, not the order on the first card) Sweet Sorbet, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide and Orchid Oasis (allowing Orchid Oasis to be both Indigo and Violet).

The disco ball is from a new bundle coming September 6th called Curved Occasions in black. OF COURSE, it needed bling! The champagne More Dazzle specialty paper is JUST like a disco ball, and a little strip on the top and bottom catches the light and gets the party started.

I cut the wave pattern using the Patchwork Pieces dies from all the colors and laid them out to line them up on 6 backgrounds:

SHHH…Don’t tell anyone, but I was so excited with the first one I tried, I ended up going in a backward order, and then got a bit befuddled on a few that didn’t survive…a complete paper crafter predicament. That’s the way the card crumples.

There is also a roller skate in the set, so I stamped it on the second card, just to see if I liked it.

What do you think? With – or without – the skate?

Seems fitting to post this card today to remember my brother, Mike (1977-2022) on his birthday (September 2), with such iconic images from the 1970s. Speaking of a spectrum of colors, this photo is of my siblings in 2004 and you can see how genetics can produce light and dark skin! Mike is second from the right, and I’m on the other end. Grateful to know I will see him again after this life and was blessed to have a short time with him here. Be intentional and loving in your time with your family!

New at SU! Fresh as a Daisy Suite

August 16, 2023August 15, 20231 Comment

Reminiscing with one of my long-time team members and remembering how 35 years ago, most rubber stamps were sold individually, which made it a challenge to find coordinating styles, sentiments and images to match. Having SETS of stamps (with coordinating dies, punches, patterned paper and/or accessories) in a SUITE of products really gives crafters the tools they need for boundless creativity!

The global New at SU! design team is putting the spotlight on our Suite collections in the Annual Catalog for our August Blog Hop, and my suite is “Fresh as a Daisy”

This is a tall slimline tri-fold Z card that fits into a legal envelope and is made easily with a piece of 8.5″ x 10-7/8″ card stock.

Score at 3-5/8″ and 7-1/4″ along the long side.

Make a pencil mark at 4.5″ on the left (short) side, then use paper trimmer to cut from top right corner diagonally to the pencil mark on the opposite side (or vice versa).

From a piece of 10.5″ x 8-1/4″, cut into three tall panels, each 3.5″ wide, plus one 7″ x 3.5″ piece of white card stock.

Hold the Designer Series Paper about 1/4″ above the bottom edge of the section you want to adhere it to and cut off the top diagonally from the back (see below). One piece will go on the opposite side of the white card stock section (see above), so it shows from the front when folded.

I kept the die cuts simple (no layers) and sponged the centers with Copper Clay ink, but you can create flowers in so many ways with this Suite by stamping, layering, embossing and die cutting!

Remember to stamp your envelope too! #nonakedenvelopes

I’ll list the supplies needed to create this card below the Hop list, and remember to pin this post to your Pinterest board to remember for the future!

Which SU! Suite is your favorite? Tell me in a comment, then discover more at one of the other stops today:

August 2023 New at SU! Hop: Suite SU! Suites

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1.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (US) – Masterfully Made Suite

2.The Joy of Stampin’ with Rachael (USA)- Stargazing Suite

3.Carterie Plus (CA) -Collection Beau Ballons/ Beau

4.Playing with Papercrafting (CA) – Earthen Elegance for New at SU

5.247 Inkspiration (US) – Les Shoppes

6.Stamping Flair (AU) – Hello, Irresistible

7.Nature’s INKspirations (US) – Inked Botanicals Suite

8.iHeartCards2 (US) – One Horse Open Sleigh

9.Joni in the Spotlight Stamping (US)-COUNTRYSIDE INN SUITE

10.De Kijkkast (NL) – Let’s Go Shopping

11.Creative Juice by Loni (US) – Fresh as a Daisy Suite

Product List

Fresh As A Daisy Suite Collection (English)

$73.50

Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

$10.50

Sponge Daubers

$5.50

Boho Blue Limited Edition Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$63.00

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$31.00

Boho Blue 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon

$8.00

Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

New at SU! – Trucking Along with Sunny Thoughts

July 19, 2023July 20, 20238 Comments

Did you know there are products online that aren’t in the Stampin’ Up! catalog? The New at SU! Design Team wants to make sure you know how AWESOME our Online Exclusive products are!

Occasionally we get a product that we know will be a runaway hit…and the Trucking Along Bundle was one of those which sold out the first stock in just a few days, then AGAIN just this week you snagged up all the punches we had in the Utah warehouse! The stamp set is still available in the U.S. market, and the TRUCK BUILDER PUNCH has been reordered (though it’s coming from overseas, so it may take up to 90 days…). Thanks for being patient while we restock.

The photopolymer stamp set + coordinating punch covers everything from Summer to Christmas, and really delivers crafting happiness:

For my card, I used an inch and a half of a paper straw glued to the back of the truck and slightly flattened out (which is why it has to be paper, and really a much better use for a paper straw than drinking….) to slide along the linen thread! You may want to use two layers of Thick Basic White card stock to make the truck heavy enough to slide easily, or use a mini glue dot to attach a penny to the back of the truck.

The pickup is packed for a beach adventure and the sun is radiating! You’ll have a load of fun making it slide back and forth along the linen twine. I’d love to hear your thoughts about this card!

While some products will stay a while in the Online Exclusive section of our Stampin’ Store, some may be LIMITED to the supply on hand, and supplies in each market may vary. New Online Exclusive products will be introduced in MARCH, JULY and NOVEMBER. You’ll want to visit all the other posts in the July New at SU! Blog Hop and **SAVE** your favorites to CASE (copy) later!

July 2023 New at SU! Hop: Online Exclusives

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1.Joni in the Spotlight Stamping (US)-Tropical Leaf

2.Creative Juice by Loni (US) – Trucking Along with Sunny Thoughts

3.Playing with Papercrafting (CA)- Nested Friends for New with SU

4.iHeartCards2 (US) – One Horse Open Sleigh

5.24-7 Inkspiration (US) – Irresistible Blooms

6.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (US) – One Horse Open Sleigh Suite

7.scraphexe (DE) – Trucking Along | Perfekter Pick-up

8.Stamping Flair (AU) – So Very Merry

9.De Kijkkast (NL)- Timeless Charm Bundle

10.Carterie Plus (CA) Balade en carriole/One Horse Open Sleigh

11.Stampin’ Xime (DE) – Kreativset Blühende Frische Grüße

12.The Joy of Stampin’ with Rachael (USA)- Classic Letters Stamp Set

13.Nature’s INKspirations (US) – So Very Merry

If you are here on July 19th…don’t miss the 24 hour Stamp Sale! *All stamps in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog are 15% off TODAY ONLY, PLUS you earn Bonus Days coupons for every $50 you spend in July!

*Except Host Stamps, Online Exclusives are NOT in the Annual Catalog

If you want to see another card using the Trucking Along bundle, check out my flower farm truck card HERE.

“Pickup” the Trucking Along Bundle

July 17, 2023July 20, 20231 Comment

Updated 7/18: I suspected we underestimated how much you would love this…you grabbed all the truck builder punches AGAIN! They will be restocked, but the punches are being shipped from overseas and make take up to 90 days…I’m glad you like it, and thank you for your patience! This Online Exclusive bundle sold out in just a few days when it debuted on July 6th, and it (was) back in stock TODAY (7/17/23)!

As demonstrators, we KNEW this one was going to start off with it’s engine’s roaring- just look at that adorable little truck!

Add a little rust (using Stampin’ Blends markers) and it’s reminiscent of Grandpa’s Farm Truck.

Don’t stop with cards…use this bundle for adorable little favors, scrapbook pages and more! For a sunny/beach version of the truck, see my next post HERE.

Add a Stampin’ Blends Combo pack to this bundle in your shopping cart during July 2023 and earn a $5 BONUS DAYS COUPON to redeem in August! Each $50 purchase earns a coupon ($100 earns two coupons, etc.) Remember to save the email with your coupon codes.

You’ll get a LOT of mileage from the Trucking Along bundle…watch this video to learn tips (including how to get a reverse image of the truck):

ALSO JUST ANNOUNCED

(Set an alarm for Wednesday):

The 15% discount will apply to all stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (excluding host stamp sets)

Product List

Trucking Along Bundle (English)

$41.25

Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Copper Clay Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Pebbled Path Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Small Blending Brushes

$12.00

Copper Clay 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon

$8.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

$36.00

$6.50

$7.00

$11.00

Crosshatch Embossed Background

July 11, 2023July 10, 2023Leave a comment

Welcome back to day 2 of my embossing folder series! Today we are looking closer at the Crosshatch 3-D Basic embossing folder (one of a trio in my online store).

For a textured background like this, stamp your images first, then run it through the embossing folder. I used the texture OUTDENTED (it’s a real word) on my floral background, but you can also turn your paper over to get an INDENTED texture like this as an alternative:

If you missed the video teaching TIPS & TECHNIQUES for embossing folders, you can watch it here!

This texture is extremely versatile and you’ll be reaching for it often. I’ve listed the supplies for my “You Inspire Me” card below, and please visit tomorrow for the third 3-D Basics embossed card!

Product List

Crafting With You Bundle (English)

$54.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$9.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Lost Lagoon ¼" (6.4 Mm) Bordered Ribbon

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

A “recipe” of the correct way to layer the 3-D Basics Crosshatch embossing folder into your Cut & Emboss “Sandwich”:

4 Backgrounds from 6×6 Paper: Corner Angle Layer Card

June 19, 2023June 19, 20231 Comment

BREAKING NEWS: FREE SHIPPING day just announced! Set an alarm for Wednesday, June 21st and earn free shipping on your orders over $75 that day only!

Paper crafters pride themselves on using scraps, so when we find a way to NOT WASTE A PIECE of pretty paper, we must give it a try!

I appreciated this idea from fellow demonstrator Rachel Tessman, and with the Glorious Gingham Designer Series Paper ON SALE through June, knew it was time to share it with you! It’s a fabulous way to get 4 angled corner backgrounds from one 6″ x 6″ piece of Designer Series Paper, and you’ll love how simple it is.

Lay a ruler down and mark 1-1/2″ on each bottom right corner as you rotate the paper 90-degrees four times. Mark it on the BACK SIDE of the paper you want to use, then you don’t have to worry about erasing lines! Then connect the marks across from each other like this:

Use your Paper Trimmer to cut along each of your lines and you’ll have 4 angled pieces to put in the corners of your card fronts:

My card base is Thick Basic White Card stock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored in half at 4-1/4″

Pretty Peacock card stock: 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″

Basic White card stock: 5″ x 3-3/4″

I used the So Refreshing Bundle to complete my cards, and here’s a video to watch & learn how to:

Filled my pitcher with “water” and stuck in the flowers:

Let me know if you try it, or share your version in my Creative Corner Facebook Group for my V.I.C.’s (Very Important Crafters). Now turn up the alarm to remind you to order on Free Shipping Day and add these supplies to your cart:

Product List

Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$10.50

So Refreshing Bundle

$49.50

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

$8.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$66.00

Sponge Daubers

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Designer Series Paper Gift Box

June 12, 2023Leave a comment

Today’s project encourages you to USE THAT PRETTY PAPER- Don’t hoard it! This hinge-lidded gift box (3.5″ x 4″ x 1-1/4″ finished size) is speedy to make, and begins with a 6″ x 12″ piece of Designer Series Paper.

Score along each long size at 1-1/4″ in (or if you are using a Simply Scored board, put the short end at the top and score at 1-1/4″ and 4-3/4″)

Turn the 12″ side of the paper along the top of your trimmer or Simply Scored, then score at 4″, 5-1/4″, 9-1/4″ and 10-1/2″. You’ll trim at each of these score lines from the long edges just into the intersecting 1-1/4″ score line.

**If your paper is DIRECTIONAL (meaning there is a top and bottom to the pattern), watch the video to see instructions- or make sure that the top of your design is at the left when you make the first 4″ score along the long side.

This box is ideal for 2 bolts of Stampin’ Up! ribbon (or one large bolt, like the Boho Blue one I showed in the video), and it’s tight, but will work for 2 classic ink pads, or a myriad of other small gifts!

Three things to note if you are reading this in June 2023:

Most of the Designer Series Paper in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is 15% off during June only!

You CAN add discounted paper to the Starter Kit+ Special Offer in June! It’s the best VALUE for anyone with a long wishlist or who wants to try a new adventure- no obligation to try it out.

The Circle Sayings 3-for-Free offer ends June 15th!

When you purchase the Circle Sayings bundle from my Stampin’ Store by 6/15/23, I’ll email you a tutorial for 3 exclusive cards you won’t find anywhere else PLUS I send you the supplies (card stock, ribbon, paper, etc) to make those three cards with your new stamp set and coordinating punch! This is the bundle I used on my box today:

PIN or save this post to try soon, if not today!

Product List

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Circle Sayings Bundle (English)

$41.25

Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Night Of Navy 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

$9.00

Stampin' Seal+

$12.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Paper “Quilts” for TGIF Sketch

June 11, 2023June 10, 2023Leave a comment

Paper Crafting is a LOT like quilting: Take scraps and put them together, and you’ve got a completely NEW object!

Late last night I “stitched” together a few panels to use for the #tgifc424 sketch challenge:

And because I couldn’t decide which I liked best, I made TWO versions, one for “paper-piecers” and the other for “fabric-piecers”!

Which version do you like best? I really want to know!

I can see a quilter including the second card with a comforter they would gift to a loved one!

My scraps were pieces of the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper (15% off during June!) and I paired my paper quilts with the Basics Floral 3D Embossing Folder…have you seen this bundle of *indispensible* textures? Only available in my online store, they are the ones I reach for the most because one of them will go with [almost] anything I’m creating!

And can we take a minute to admire the Boho Blue Limited Edition Mini Cut & Emboss Machine I stamped on my card and the actual one in my Stampin’ Store? I really did stamp it in Boho Blue for my card, but the lighting at night doesn’t look quite right. I love the mini machine for quick cutting and it’s the one that sits on my desk, but remember; the regular size embossing folders only fit in the regular Cut & Emboss Machine.

Use up your Designer Series Paper scraps with this technique: Glue pieces next to each other on a piece of card stock (in line or randomly), then cut to desired size and use it like you would a regular piece of patterned paper!

Product List

Crafting With You Bundle (English)

$54.00

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Boho Blue 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon

$8.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Pinwheel Tower Card

June 5, 20231 Comment

You are going to want to make this card, believe me!

Since most of our Designer Series Paper is discounted through June 30th, I’ll be demonstrating some projects to inspire you to pull out your patterned paper and use every last scrap. You can set an alarm for Mondays and join me live on my Facebook Page or YouTube Channel at 12:30 pm MT, or watch the replay at your convenience.

Without further adieu, here is the fabulous Pinwheel Tower Card I taught today:

It opens up to stand and displays 4 panels! This card is best created in landscape orientation, giving you plenty of area on each panel to decorate or write a message. The finished size of this card (laying flat) is 4.25″ x 5.5″, so it fits into our Basic Medium Stampin’ Up! envelopes perfectly.

You’ll be delighted at how EASY this fancy card is to create and if you want to craft along with my video below, gather these supplies:

One 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Designer Series Paper
Four pieces of 2-1/2″ x 4″ Designer Series Paper that coordinate (don’t have to be the same pattern, but from the same pack) with another four 1-1/2″ x 4″ pieces of Designer Series Paper.
Four 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ panels of card stock that match one of the colors from your Designer Series Paper
Simply Scored Board (or paper trimmer with scoring blade)
Adhesive

Once you’ve made a Pinwheel Tower Card, you may want to make a larger version in a slimline card, which could also be a “mini album” if you add photos to some of the panels!

This version is 9″ x 4″ when flat, so it fits into a legal envelope (don’t forget to stamp your envelope, too).

For this larger version, here are the supplies you’ll need (and adjusted measurements):

One 4″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Designer Series Paper (still score along the longest side at each inch)
Four pieces of 3-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ Designer Series Paper (or cardstock) with another four 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ pieces of Designer Series Paper (or cardstock and scraps of Designer Series Paper, as shown)
Four 4-1/2″ x 4″ panels of card stock that match one of the colors from your Designer Series Paper
Simply Scored Board (or paper trimmer with scoring blade)
Adhesive

I used the BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL Designer Series Paper along with the Sweetest Cherries stamps and Cherry builder punch on the Slimline version, and will list the supplies for the Hello, Irresistible original card below.

REMEMBER THE PAPER IS ON SALE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 – SAVE 15%!

Product List

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Irresistible Blooms Bundle (English)

$54.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$66.00

Simply Scored

$36.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

$7.00

Stampin' Seal+

$12.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Circling Round to Monochromatic Colors (Plus 3 for FREE)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20231 Comment

It’s been fun to teach color theory in May and I really hope you’ve learned some skills to help you choose palettes for your paper crafting and rubber stamping projects! Today, I “circled around” to MONOCHROMATIC schemes, which isn’t limited to only one color, but can include 2 or 3 variations of the same HUE. Here are a few examples:

Stampin’ Up! yellows are a exquisite example of how 3 different tints, tones or shades can harmonize well: Crushed Curry (card base), Daffodil Delight (sentiment and banner) and NEW Lemon Lolly (focal point) are different depths of the same sunny color and coordinate together!

We have a variety of purples, and not all of them start in the same corner of the color wheel, so this is where you need to learn to “see” harmonizing colors. The three I used for this card were Gorgeous Grape (card base), Highland Heather (larger banner and cupcake frosting) and Fresh Freesia (background and cupcake liner).

The tutorial for this card style includes further explanation:

I chose to use the Circle Sayings Bundle for our lesson on monochromatic color ideas because I have an exclusive opportunity through June 15th for you: Purchase the bundle from my Stampin’ Store and you’ll receive 3 never-seen project tutorials PLUS the consumable supplies to create all three projects! You’ll get the tutorials via email and the supplies in the mail by June 30th.

Let me share a few additional Stampin’ Up! color trios that work well as monochromatic combinations. These are NOT all the possible pairings, only a few I came up with to get your juices flowing: