It’s *FINALLY TIME* and hopefully I’m sitting on the beach as you read this! One of the last things I did to prepare for the Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip was to create swaps, and thought you might like to see my card:
I used the Leaf Collection stamp we received as an all-attendee giveaway at OnStage last month to emboss a Shaded Spruce and Pretty Peacock background onto Shy Shamrock card stock. The stamp arrives on WEDNESDAY, May 1st in my Stampin’ Store! The ink stayed wet just long enough to cover it in clear embossing powder:
See that new color on the card base? It’s called “Basic Beige”
I added the sentiment in the Hexagon punch and a few leaves and sprigs using the Bough Punch and a sweet bow (if I made it, it probably has ribbon on it).
Looking forward to sharing more about our Mex-capade…when I have the time! And because I’m supposed to say this about earning the Incentive trip: “Results are not typical. Fewer than 1% of Demonstrators world-wide achieve this reward”
THANK YOU for your support and orders from my Stampin’ Store. I hope the value, teaching, and service offered to my friends & customers is equal to my deepest heart-felt appreciation!
Stampers LOVE to exchange handmade cards! We swap our creations at any Stampin’ Up! event and my Sprinkled Ink team (& friends) are hands-down the BEST group to swap with (I’ve participated in a TON of swaps in 31 years, and they are better than all of them).
Would you like to see their talents? I thought so!
This was our September-December Mini Catalog Swap… you may have seen some of these cards if you’ve attended an event with me in the past few months:
Kristi Kelly-Beary ChristmasPam Clyde- Beary ChristmasAnn Olsen- All About Autumn SuiteMichelle Scott- Autumn LeavesTerrie Karl- Them BonesMary McGill- Pick of the PatchLillian Williamson- Sending CheerSue Stratton- Merriest TreesInside Sue’s cardKrystal Owens- Night DivineHeather Goins- Oh Holy NightRobin Halverson- Pick of the PatchEmily Jones- Merry Bold & BrightJamie Burnham- Jolly WordsBeverly Benson- Night Divine
Aren’t they spectacular? There are fun folds, embossing, foil paper, background stamps, die cuts, rubber stamping, Designer Series Paper and techniques galore to share with our customers and be inspired by. I’m certainly going to make a version of Robin’s fun fold and order the embossing folder Michelle used!
This was the card I crafted for the swap using the Curved Occasions stamp set (click link below card for stampin’ supplies):
We swap cards each time a new catalog launches, which means our next swap will be in January. As demonstrators, we get to pre-order from the publication the month before…it’s a nice perk!
Speaking of perks, there are 7 days left to take advantage of the 35th Anniversary Starter Kit Special! This is your chance to get a divine discount on crafting supplies AND see if you want to SHINE as a demonstrator!
There are no strings attached to the purchase of a starter kit, and you’ll get 20% off your future purchases through April 2024 (or forever, if you decide to stay with the Sprinkled Inkers as a hobby or business demonstrator!).
In addition, you’ll get a free ticket to OnStage@Home (our virtual Stampin’ Up! convention) on November 11th…it will be an amazing peek at the goings-on in the life of a demonstrator, and will give you insight into the possibilities of a bright future.
Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to swap cards with our friendly demonstrator family, participate in events and creative challenges, learn and grow personally and creatively, plus gain a new tribe of very talented, kind and supportive people! Why not??
What a delight to have my dear friend and Sprinkled Ink teammate Ann Olsen in the studio with me! We got to stamp and visit together, and reminisce about some of our fun times together as demonstrators over 27 years together. PLUS, we stamped a few cards with current sets of In Colors, the Layering Leaves stamp set and the BOUGH PUNCH, which is finally back in stock!
My card started with Very Vanilla card stock and the 2023-2025 In Colors (Copper Clay, Wild Wheat, Moody Mauve, Pebbled Path and Boho Blue). Ann’s card is the same layout on a white card stock base, but with 2022-2024 In Colors (Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party and Orchid Opulence).
Each colored section started out as 2″ x 1-1/4″ rectangles, which I forgot to mention during the video. Trim off the section on the top and bottom that hang over, after you adhere them to the front layer.
Which color combination do you like best? I usually prefer the vivid colors, but am feeling the fall weather and leaning into the vanilla/earthy tones today. The brighter colors are available through April 2024, so make sure you have ink refills and paper stocked up!
27 years ago, Ann had to ask me how to join Stampin’ Up! but I’ve become better at offering this opportunity to others! If you are interested in joining a creative community and expanding your circle of friendships, we have an AMAZING offer coming October 3-31, 2023:
I carefully curated 3 classy card kits for my customers who purchased the Layering Leaves + Bough Punch between July 31-August 31, 2023, only to find this morning that the Bough Punch is on backorder!
So let’s do this instead: Add the Layering Leaves stamp set to any $50+ order from my store during that time and you’ll still get the tutorials emailed AND the supplies sent to you, then I’ll send you a notification when the Bough punch is available! This may work better for you anyway, if you already purchased the punch 😀 as it won’t be a requirement to receive the projects.
The font for these sentiments are easy to read and elegant, and it won’t go out of style anytime soon.
Make sure you see the list of additional supplies you’ll need to complete the 3 card tutorials at the end.
Moving ahead as I had already planned, I showed a simple, classic card in my Monday Lunchtime Live Crafting video, and it’s perfectly simple:
Leaves are lovely to use, because they feel universal for anyone who needs a card, and adding a few sprigs and a double bow give it a bit of whimsy and sparkle. On August 14th, I will demo a project that *doesn’t* require the punch, so make sure to catch it!
There are just a few supplies you’ll need to complete the 3 free card tutorials that WON’T be included. You may already have these on hand OR could substitute similar products, but if you want to add them to your order, here they are:
Ink Pads: Basic Gray, Boho Blue, Moody Mauve, Wild Wheat, Copper Clay, Granny Apple and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink pad
Adhesive: Stampin’ Seal or Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals
When you want someone to gasp as they open their mail, emboss some FOIL PAPER.
This gold panel embossed with the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder just feels so sumptuous as it catches the light, and the sparkle is mimicked in the edge of the ribbon, too!
The Quarefoil Tile is a STANDARD embossing folder, so it’s “sandwich recipe” is a little different that the 3-D folders I’ve been showcasing earlier this week. And remember, the sandwiches are also shown on the platform #1 that comes with your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, as well.
If you HAVEN’T had a chance to watch as I explain the differences in embossing folders, watch this video- It will teach you all you need to know!
Did you know that July is my birthday month and I’m GIVING gifts? I’m donating 10% of my sales to Operation Underground Railroad to help stop human trafficking AND another 10% to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as chosen by the members of my Creative Juice Crafter’s Corner Facebook Group. I’m content with the many blessings I have, and it’s a pleasure to make a difference in the world when I can.
If you’d like to join me in doing some good in the world, you may donate to either organization by clicking the links above, or through my #riseupforfreedom fundraiser for O.U.R. :
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