Valentines, Kawaii-Style

February 13, 2021Leave a comment

The SpendLOVE family sends cards in February (for obvious reasons) and this year Cody and I stamped, cut, embossed and mailed 192 of these adorable greeting cards (with a little help from my mom):

Our son taught us that in Japan, the “culture of cuteness” is called Kawaii: When something (a human or object) is adorable in a charming, shy or childlike way. I think these frozen treats fit the Kawaii description, don’t you?

It’s a labor of love to send these cards (which include a photo of our family and a short newsletter) and as we address the envelopes, we remember our family and friends with gratitude.

Product List

154456

$17.00

153301

$16.00

151690

$32.00

152702

$9.00

149653

$120.00

115318

$8.75

146986

$8.75

159276

$9.75

147102

$7.50

147109

$7.50

147107

$7.50

147103

$7.50

153114

$7.50

147101

$7.50

132708

$6.00

154578

$7.00

104430

$4.00

New at SU! Darling Donkeys for Sale-a-Bration

February 10, 2021February 10, 202117 Comments

We are more than halfway through the first Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-Bration of 2021 (yes, there will be TWO this year) and the New at SU! group of international demonstrators want to make sure you can use the products you choose FREE (with your qualifying order) in simple, sensational and innovative ways! As you hop through our February event, tell us what you are inspired to try in your stamping studio.

The Darling Donkeys stamp set is one product you could choose free with a $50 purchase through February, and I imagined a vibrant In-Color card would be perfect to celebrate a birthday:

Starting with strips of the In-Color 2020-2022 colors on a piece of white card stock, I cut out the letters using the Playful Alphabet dies and then glued it to a card base. Then I looked at the letters I had cut out and thought perhaps I should make a second card with them:

That little donkey is just ready to cut loose and celebrate, isn’t he! He’s colored with Stampin’ Blends and I was tickled I could create a Twofer card (two-for-one).

Which do you like best?

The supplies I used are listed below, and kick up YOUR heels as you head over to Tricia’s site to see what she’s creating with the Approaching Perfection Sale-a-Bration stamp set.

Product List

155264

$0.00

152706

$34.00

148551

$35.00

132708

$6.00

Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

153105

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

145058

$9.00

159276

$9.75

2020–2022 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Assortment

153074

$9.00

152480

$8.00

153115

$7.50

153117

$7.50

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

147277

$9.50

109132

$6.00

129053

$30.00

104430

$4.00

February 2021 New at SU! Hop: Sale-a-Bration

Creative Juice by Loni: Darling Donkeys YOU ARE HERE

Tricia’s Stamping Creations: Approaching Perfection

Stamping Flair: Darling Donkeys

Chase & Main: A Touch of Ink

Sugar & Scraps: A Touch of Ink

Moore Fun Stamping: Oh So Ombre DSP

Gifted Hands, Ink!: Berry Blessings

As the Ink Dries: Berry Blessings

Stampin’ Scrapper: Berry Blessings

De Kijkkast: Corner Bouquet

Mamie & Papyrus: Berry Delightful DSP

24/7 Inkspiration: Flower & Field DSP

Stamping with the Copper Cropper: Darling Donkeys

Playing with Papercrafting: A Touch of Ink

Carterie Plus: Berry Blessings

StampinMak: Heal Your Heart

Lilypad Stamper: Paper Blooms DSP & Heal Your Heart

Hey, Birthday Chick: 3-for-Free!

February 8, 2021Leave a comment

Remember the Hey, Chick stamp set from Sale-a-Bration a few years back? They were the “must-have” set of the year and those same chicks are BACK (and ready to PARTY!) in the January-June mini catalog. It’s fitting that my February 2021 3-for-Free class features the new Hey, Birthday Chick! bundle:

In addition to their new stamp set, the original set is available AGAIN – ICYMI – and there are coordinating dies to keep them farm-fresh. “CHICK” out what all the cluck is about HERE!

Starting off with a simple card, I created this one on my Facebook page last Monday:

There is also an edited version of the how-to video on YouTube:

When you order the Hey, Birthday Chick bundle from my Stampin’ Store in February, you’ll receive a tutorial for 3 projects via email with the paper goods to make those projects coming to you in the mail.

Supplies you will also need to complete the 3-for-Free projects:

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I listed the mini Cut & Emboss machine for those who don’t have a machine yet, but a regular Cut & Emboss machine will work too (or a Big Shot).

Fine Art Floral Suite

January 27, 2021Leave a comment

Fine Art Floral Suite

Whimsical watercolor floral and glamorous gold accents: Does this describe your style? You’ll love all the ways you can use the Gilded Leafing that is part of this suite. Here are just a few of the ways you can adhere these sparkly flakes to your projects:

1. With Heat & Stick Powder (as shown on the card sample below)

2. Over Tear & Tape adhesive for stripes.

3. On top of glue dots

4. With Liquid Glue

5. Punch or die cut shapes from adhesive sheets or foam adhesive.

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Gilded Fine Art Floral Card

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SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: BUNDLES
Art Gallery Bundle (#156227)
Art Gallery stamp set (#154421)
Floral Gallery dies (#154316)

PAPER
Merry Merlot (#146979), Basic White (#159276), Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper (#154558)

INK
VersaMark (#102283, Merry Merlot (#147112)

ADHESIVES

Stampin’ SEAL (#152813), Foam Adhesive Sheets (#152815), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), Mini Glue Dots (#103683)

TOOLS
Wild Rose Dies (#149547), Heat Tool (#129053), Take Your Pick Tool (#144107)

EMBELLISHMENTS
Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins (#152477), Gilded Leafing (#154560), 3/8″ (1 Cm) Fine Art Ribbon (#154561), Heat & Stick Powder (#156110)

TIPS: The Gilded Leafing is packed tightly in the container and is super light so it can “float” around easily. Open the container carefully and consider storing the leafing in a larger storage container with a lid. This makes the leafing easier to use and also easier to return excess leafing once done.

Coordinating Products

January-June Mini Catalog - Fine Art Floral Suite

VIEW THE SUITE ONLINE

DOWNLOAD OUR LATEST CATALOG

A BURST of Berries!

January 25, 2021January 26, 2021Leave a comment

This card is EXPLODING with blackberries and it couldn’t be sweeter (unless they were real blackberries):

It was created with my FAVORITE Sale-a-Bration 2021 product: The Berry Blessing Bundle is a stamp set AND matching Designer Series Paper that you can choose FREE with a $100 order during January-February… PLUS it coordinates with the Sweet Strawberry bundle (my January set of the month).

When you open the card, the pops open! It’s very simple to make and I created a video tutorial (taken from a live video on my CJBL Facebook page today) so you can make your own:

Product List

Berry Blessings Bundle (English)

[157613]

$0.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[102584]

$8.75

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[133675]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon

[154569]

$7.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147089]

$7.50

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147092]

$7.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad

[153118]

$7.50

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Birthday Chick All Wired Up

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021Leave a comment

I miss my chickens.

Consoling myself with stamped chickens is (only) slightly less messy and time consuming, but there aren’t any delicious eggs to look forward to. It’s all good though, because these hens from the Birthday Chick stamp set make me laugh as much as the live versions did!

This greeting card started with the TGIF Challenge on Friday to use our background stamps: The All Wired Up background had been on my mind since the chicks arrived!

By using the new Blending Brushes to add a little extra Granny Apple Green ink at the bottom of the background, it added on Ombre element that helps Chunky Clucky really pop off as the focal point!

You may be asking…where did the picket fence come from? Did you fussy cut Chunky Clucky? Well, my friends, I have good news for you: On February 2nd, customers will be able to order coordinating dies (and that’s not all, so stay tuned)!

Product List

Hey Birthday Chick Cling Stamp Set

[154464]

$21.00

All Wired Up Cling Stamp

[149262]

$16.00

Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153080]

$8.75

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146989]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147945]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144600]

$9.00

Magenta Madness Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[153106]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

New at SU!~ Treasures of Life

January 13, 2021January 13, 20218 Comments

Welcome to our January 2021 NEW AT SU! Blog hop! We are a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world who LOVE sharing Stampin’ Up! paper crafting ideas with you, and today that love takes center stage with all the 💚🧡 HEARTS ❤️💜

I chose the Treasures of Life stamp set to use for this card~ this image of the granddaughter with her grandfather reminds me so much of my husband’s tenderness with his grandchildren, and it makes me fall in love with him in ways deeper than I had ever imagined:

The card uses the Oh, So Ombre Designer Series Paper that you could choose FREE during Sale-a-Bration (January-February 2021) with a $50 order. Coloring in the image with the Stampin’ Blends was a lovely way to make the people come to life!

This fun fold card base is 4.25″ x 11″, scored at 1.5″ and 7″, and there is a tender message on the inside from the stamp set, as well.

As you hop along, leave us a comment to tell us what you like so we can continue to share what you love! You can order the supplies to create our projects from your demonstrator, or if you don’t have a demonstrator, choose one of us (in your country) and we’ll be happy to help you get started!

All the supplies for this project are listed below, and when you are ready, you can move to Nicole’s project…

Product List

Treasures Of Life Cling Stamp Set

[154519]

$23.00

Rococo Rose 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[150882]

$8.75

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Oh So Ombre 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155225]

$0.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Heart Punch Pack

[151292]

$34.00

Resin Hearts Embellishment

[154578]

$7.00

Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154830]

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$9.00

Rococo Rose Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154900]

$9.00

Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154887]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$9.00

Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$9.00

Bronze & Ivory Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154922]

$9.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

[147277]

$9.50

White Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109132]

$6.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

January 2021 New at SU! Hop: Love & Hearts

Tricia’s Stamping Creations – Kangaroo & Company

Creative Juice by Loni – Treasures of Life YOU ARE HERE

Sugar & Scraps – Heartfelt

Gifted Hands, Ink! – Love Always & Many Hearts Dies

As the Ink Dries – Lots of Hearts

Stamping Flair – Always in My Heart

Carterie Plus – Heartfelt

Scraphexe – Lots of Hearts/Ganz viel Herz

A Little Kinder – Lots of Hearts

24/7 Inkspiration – Love You Always

Stampin’ Scrapper – Forever & Always

Sweet Strawberry: 3 for Free

January 12, 20211 Comment

I have a thing for FRUIT (Creative JUICE, after all) and I love a coordinating punch, so it comes as no surprise that the FIRST thing on my list from the January-June Catalog was the SWEET STRAWBERRY bundle:

Stampin’ Up! made it SWEETER when they offered the Berry Blessings Bundle as a FREE choice during Sale-a-Bration for a $100 order…a coordinating stamp set to my beloved strawberries AND matching Designer Series Paper? YES THANK YOU!

Naturally, I’ve been playing with it night and day since I got it. I dream about berries! Yesterday, I made this card so I could see both sides of the Designer Series Paper and you can watch the tutorial to make your own version.

If you are as obsessed with these beautiful berries as I am, you’ll be happy to know that the Sweet Strawberry bundles is my 3 for Free kit in January 2021: When you order the bundle from my stampin’ store, I’ll send you the consumable supplies to create 3 projects with your new bundle ~OR~ you can come to my JAM-BERRY class in Utah County on January 23rd and stamp your projects in person with me for free!)

You will need a few items on hand to complete the projects. These items will not be included in the kit:

Ink Pads: Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Real Red, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Tuxedo Black Memento, Whisper White Craft ink -OR- Versamark pad.
Heat Tool
White Emboss Powder

If the Sweet Strawberry bundle is on your list for “later”, move it to the top so you can take advantage of the opportunity to get the Berry Blessings bundle during Sale-a-Bration AND my 3 for Free projects!

Love You Always Suite

January 11, 2021January 7, 2021Leave a comment

Love You Always Suite

Love is always in season and this suite is always in style. It’s perfect for when you are sharing a Valentine with your sweetheart, creating treats for the kids, or sending wedding or anniversary wishes.

Create a beautifully detailed card perfect for Valentine’s Day or an anniversary. The subtle details of pattern, shimmer, and texture combine to make a special card that you need to create and see in person to truly appreciate!
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Always in My Heart Card

Join my Email Newsletter List and receive my tutorials by email. With each mailing you will receive a picture of the finished project, a supply list, card layout, and a step-by-step tutorial.

SUPPLIES:

BUNDLE
Always in My Heart Bundle (#156194)
Always In My Heart Photopolymer stamp set (#154337)
Floral Hearts Dies (#154306)

PAPER
Old Olive (#100702), Basic White (#159276), Pool Party (#122924), Granny Apple Green (#146990), Vellum Cardstock (#101856), Pearlescent Specialty Paper (#154291), Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper (#154558)

INK
Poppy Parade (#147050), Calypso Coral (#147101), Petal Pink (#147108), Pretty Peacock (#150083), Bumblebee (#153116)

TOOLS
Floral Heart Dies (#154306)

ADHESIVES
Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430 ), Stampin’ SEAL (#152813), Mini Glue Dots (#103683)

EMBELLISHMENTS
Gold Glitter Enamel Dots (#152155), Pool Party 3/8″ (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon (#152462)

TIP: When adding Vellum Cardstock to projects, place adhesive where it will be covered by other layers of cardstock, ribbon, or embellishments, so that you don’t see the adhesive through the translucent vellum paper.

Coordinating Products

January-June Mini Catalog - Love You Always Suite

VIEW THE SUITE ONLINE

DOWNLOAD OUR LATEST CATALOG

On Beyond Christmas

December 22, 2020Leave a comment

Wait! Don’t put away your holiday stamps yet! Often there are uses BEYOND Christmas when we look at our crafting supplies!

I love that Stampin’ Up! *usually* includes a generic pattern on the back of each piece of Designer Series Paper to expand the possibilities for paper crafting, and the same can be found in our rubber stamps! Take the Wrapped in Christmas stamp set, for example:

Don’t think this is just for Christmas: Imagine “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” on a card for a teacher at the end of the school year, or “A Little Something for You” on a tag with a freshly baked loaf of banana bread to take to a neighbor…but that’s not all: