Painting October Pink in support of someone fighting Breast Cancer? This slimline card is one to pick!
This fits into a legal envelope and uses card stock wisely: Begin with an 8.5″ x 11″ BUBBLE BATH (edited) card stock and cut 4″ off one end, leaving an 8.5″ x 7″ card base. Score it in half at 3.5″.
Other card stock needed: Basic White, 3″ x 8″ and Strawberry Slush 3.25″ x 8.25″
From the center of the strawberry slush layer, cut the H, P, and E using the Party Alphabet dies…don’t worry, no one will know, since the layer is on the bottom!
Cut the piece of Bubble Bath card stock you cut off the card base down to 2.75″ x 7.75″ and stamp the sunflower image in Strawberry Slush ink. You should also be able to use the scraps for the ribbon!
With each purchase of the Love & Courage Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up!® will donate $3 to support the fight against breast cancer (PLUS you’ll earn $2.50 in Stampin’ Rewards- make sure you’ve opted in for rewards!)
You can make a difference while stamping – Thank you for spreading love & hope with your crafting!
The #1 reason I’m still stamping after 30+ years is my family of demonstrators!
These women (and a few more who aren’t in the picture) give me a reason to jump out of bed and get into my Stampin’ Studio every day! It makes me happy to serve them and cheer them on in their business, too.
We held our first ever Sprinkled Ink Retreat this past weekend in Southern Utah and let me tell you…so many friendships were forged or strengthened, fingers (and clothes!) got inky, we laughed, ate well, played, learned and GREW stronger together. It was magical.
As the Inkers arrived (coming from Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and even Georgia!) they received a swag bag with gifts & goodies:
We started off with a Stampin’ Escape Room Game on Friday night, and there was some serious competition between the 3 teams. They worked together well to figure out the clues.
Because we are celebrating Stampin’ Up!’s 35 Anniversary in 2023, the home office chose 35 demonstrator-sponsored events to send a member of the executive team to attend, and we were lucky to have Jill Taylor, Stampin’ Up! Vice President of Sales attend our event on Saturday! She was so friendly and fun-loving, she fit right in and made everyone feel valued.
She also gave us a sneak peek at an upcoming kit, and all I can say is IT’S RIGHT UP MY ALLEY!
Next we participated in Creativity Now, a company sponsored demonstrator event where watched demonstrations of new products, stamped along with a presentations, learned how much research and thought goes into designing a products like the Earthen Elegance Suite (they rolled out and fired multiple clay samples and made sure the greetings would translate to Spanish)
Following Creativity Now, Jill gave us some business training and we had some hands-on technology training, too. Then it was time for dinner catered by Costa Vida and a Shoebox swap (which I’ll share tomorrow). Some of us enjoyed sitting in the jacuzzi and visiting in the evening, and all of us made memories together!
It was wonderful that my “Stampin’ Mom” Sherrill Graff (who helped me get started back in 1992!) attended with us! She is a beautiful, generous, loving and creative woman who does her best to emulate Jesus Christ. We took a “4 generation” picture with my first recruit Ann Olsen (in the palm frond top) and her team member Kim Clark. This is the family you CHOOSE!
If this might be a community you didn’t even KNOW you needed, there is room FOR YOU at our table! All you have to do is TRY the Starter Kit and you’ll be added to our Sprinkled Ink Facebook Group and have the opportunity to join us as the next In-Person or Virtual event. There are no strings attached, so you can buy the kit, save money, get a discount and see if our Stampin’ Family feels like home.
During June 2023, you get to choose MORE in the starter kit, too:
What questions about the opportunity to discover a creative community do you have? It would be a pleasure to help you find your place here, so ask away!
It’s a BIG milestone to commemorate: Today is my 30th Stampaversary!
That’s a looonnggg time to have a hobby AND a career that I love, and every day has been a joy!
I had just given birth to my second child when I joined Stampin’ Up! in 1992 and while I strongly feel Motherhood is a noble calling, I REALLY needed some adult conversation and a talent that made me feel validated. My babies were wonderful, but they never said, “Good job! You are so awesome!” (until they grew into adults).
That’s why I started… and I stayed because I found a family of other creative people who loved making and sharing pretty things: Some are part of my team and others are life-long customers, and some go back-and-forth from one to the other. It’s a privilege to help others discover their inner artist, and to find validation and joy in their talents.
What makes YOU happy and brings you satisfaction? If you are looking for a purpose and passion which spreads sunshine to others as well, there is a place for you with Stampin’ Up! Come sit by me.
Now, about that “Celebrate You” card… I gave my team a challenge to make a project inspired by sunflowers, and this was mine. The supplies will be listed below, and to make the background, I spritzed a piece of Fluid 100 watercolor paper with water, then used my clear blocks to pick up ink from my stamp pads and rubbed onto the wet paper. Once it was dry, I cut out the sunflowers and frame from Soft Suede card stock that I had pre-adhered adhesive sheets to, then they stuck to the front of the watercolored background. Trim around the edges and adhere it to a card base!
I’d like to think it’s because of my Stampaversary that SU! is having a 24-hour SALE on all stamps excluding hostess sets) in the Annual Catalog tomorrow (9/15/22)
If you choose to take advantage of this and add your favorite stamp sets to your cart, don’t forget to:
Stack on the savings by including some of the September Weekly Deals to your order (new deals arrive on Thursday)
Add your Perfect Partners bundle or dies to match a set you already have ~ these exclusive dies are only available in September (while supplies last).
Want to craft with us on World Card Making Day? You can add the Warm Welcome bundle (or one of the other suggested sets) to the same order. It’s a brand new set that will be in the 2023 Jan-June mini catalog!
It’s been 2 1/2 months since my brother passed away unexpectedly and my mother had a heart attack on the same day (mom is doing well after they put in a stent), and I have been holding on to the beautiful cards, messages and thoughtful service rendered by my friends near and far.
You brought me homemade bread, soup, paper goods and flowers. You hugged me and physically held me up when I literally didn’t think I could stand. You visited with me and helped me laugh when it felt like all I could do was cry. You mailed me paper hugs and gift cards. You absolutely carried me through my first visit of grief, and I couldn’t forget to express my deepest gratitude for the love you offered!
I know there is life after death, thanks to the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This surety has helped me keep an eternal perspective through the most difficult days, knowing that I will see my brother- and other loved ones- again. You appeared as angels in your comfort and kindnesses to me. My heart is overflowing with appreciation for you.
Now is a great time to make something adorable and make a difference! The Coming Home stamp set (#153500) is part of the popular Trimming The Town suite and is the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Making a Difference stamp set.
When you purchase the Coming Home stamp set you’ll be a part of supporting adoption, foster care, and infertility charities.
The Home Together Dies coordinate with both the stamps and the Trimming the Town Designer Series Paper (#153491) and makes it simple and fast to create layered scenes on card and decor projects.
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Trimming the Town Treat Boxes
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS
Coming Home (#153500)
*these coordinating stamps are optional for this project but are great for accents and coordination PAPER
Old Olive (#100702), Whisper White (#100730), Poppy Parade (#119793), Bumblebee (#153077) TOOLS
Home Together Dies (#153515), Paper Trimmer (#152392), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334) ADHESIVE
Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755), Mini Glue Dots (#103683) EMBELLISHMENTS
All The Trimmings Ribbon Combo Pack (#153541)
TIPS: You can make the house treat box longer to fit bigger candies or gifts. Keep the 1-1/4″ width the same and increase the 2-1/2″ length to your preferred size. The score lines measurements will remain the same at 1/8″ along the long sides and 3/4″ along the 1-1/4″ sides.
Physical distance doesn’t have mean we are disconnected: We can always connect with each other through creativity!
Stampin’ Up! has created a digital stamp set that is packed with both lighthearted and thoughtful sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we are currently in. You can use the download in your papercrafting, cardmaking, gifts, and memory keeping projects.
The extra-bright part of this digital stamp set is that it’s part of Stampin’ Up!’s Making a Difference program! 100% of the Share Sunshine PDF Download proceeds will go to COVID-19 efforts through The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund and the United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund
How to order:
1.Click here & select the Giveback language of your preference
2. Add to cart and complete payment
3. Download from confirmation screen or the email you receive in your inbox
Here are a few samples I’ve been making:
Ideas for using the digital stamp images:
Add the images to your journal, planner, and memory keeping
Keep things light by adding a square of the hottest new crafting supply, toilet paper, as a cheeky accent on your project
Bring a smile to a 2020 graduate by using a funny and relevant image or phrase along with your card or gift
Kids love to create and these images make it easy for kids express their creativity and fill time with a useful activity
Create thinking of you, hello, and sympathy cards to send to friend, family, or elderly who are isolated
Make gifts or cards for healthcare workers
Hang a quirky, fun sign on your door to give a lift to hardworking delivery people
Updated 10/29/19: Marni Maxwell is the winner of the giveaway! Hurrah!
The most frightening things in life aren’t monsters, witches and goblins. The scariest things are more personal and realistic, like loneliness, human cruelty and illness that can lead to loss of life. If you or someone you love is/has gone through cancer, you know how truly scary that can be.
Let’s pause the Halloween parade for a moment and find a way to give support to those who are struggling with cancer. Sometimes we don’t know what to say or do when a friend is going through illness: a card can be a tangible reminder that you are loving and praying for them always.
While I made this Tri-fold card pink for Breast Cancer awareness, you could easily change the colors to support the challenge you are consoling.
It opens twice, with plenty of space to write your message.
The internet is good for some things: When I was looking for what to write to someone with cancer, I found this article (from the cancer.livebetterwith website) had the best advice. Here’s a tidbit from Alison & Brian, who were interviewed for ideas:
” ‘Anecdotes of everyday life connect the reader back with the real world’ – and this can be a pleasant change for people who are spending lots of time at home in bed, or traveling to and from the hospital… Even small observations can really help to draw your reader out of their day-to-day routine and give them pause to think and reflect.”
Let’s make someone’s day: If you have a friend going through Breast Cancer now (October 2019), please leave a comment and tell me why they are special to you. I’ll draw a winner at random for the Support Ribbon Framelit Dies (for you to keep and make this card) and a lovely Breast Cancer Crusade Ribbon bracelet (for you to give to your friend)!
“When you meet someone, treat them as if they were in serious trouble, and you will be right more than half the time.” – Henry B. Eyring
So many times we struggle alone, but it is our duty and privilege as human beings to “comfort the weary and strengthen the weak” (an excerpt from one of my favorite hymns). When I wrestle to know what to say or how to help, I turn to crafting to help express what I cannot adequately convey, and the love just flows out of my hands.
This striking line art Artfully Aware stamp set is a blessing to have in your collection because it allows you send a hug made from card stock to someone who is hurting or fighting a battle:
Here is a simple card I created that I know I will mail often:
Isn’t our burden lighter when we know someone else is there for us? Even if they can’t do anything, prayers and love are tangible in our lives.
Click on either image above or HERE to download a .pdf tutorial
I used the same design to create another card for any cause you wish to support as this set also coordinates with the Support Ribbon Framelits. I used Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay and Pool Party for these cards, you could easily change the colors to match the ribbon color of any disease. Product List
To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Stampin’ Up! we have FOUR spectacular early-release bundles (from the 2018-2019 catalog) that will help you share your love of stamping: My last post gave you a sneak peek of the sneak peek, but today can see and order the bundles for yourself:
Each of the “Share What You Love” bundles includes one (or more) free items and these offers will NOT be available once the catalog is released in June!Only the “Gotta Have It All” bundle has the exclusive “Statement of My Heart” stamp and it won’t be available after the promotion ends:In addition, you can pre-order the new In-Color Collection Ink Pads~ The updated pad design opens like a makeup compact and you are sure to adore the vivid hues:
To help you get those creative juices flowing, I’ll share 16 exclusive project tutorials with you via email when you order your “Share What You Love” bundle from my Stampin’ Store!
Part of the Stampin’ Up! Statement of the Heart reads, “…in this we make a difference” and a beloved scriptures reminds me that even when my contribution is small, the Lord can use it for great good: “And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things.” (1 Nephi 16:29)
Wanting to do something to help those affected by the recent storms in the United States, I’ve donated to the Red Cross a portion of my August Commissions and I was grateful that Stampin’ Up! would match my donation (up to $50,000 from demonstrators and customers) so that means our efforts are doubled! This was a perfect opportunity to make a small donation much greater and one more way to celebrate and share the blessings I’ve received from my business over 25 years.
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