Interior Diorama Card, Many Ways!

September 19, 2023Leave a comment

When there is a “scene” printed on Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper, it’s perfect for creating a framed picture that pops up inside your card!

For this one, I used the A Walk in the Forest DSP, which is part of our “Making A Difference” Campaign ($3 from each pack purchased is donated to the “Toys for Tots” program). This paper coordinates with both the Beary Christmas Suite and the Merriest trees bundle!

Here’s a slightly different version of the same card using the Beary Christmas paper included in the Beary Christmas Suite:

Because it was so much fun -and simple- to make (I’ll share a how-to video below), I had to make multiple versions with different Designer Series Paper from the September-December Mini Catalog. It’s like the One Card, Two Ways challenge from the #tgifc438 WWYD? Challenge:

The design is roomy enough to sneak a treat inside (not a mailable option, obviously) and for this one I used Them Bones Designer Series Paper:

Sharp eyes may notice that the skeletons are smaller than those in the coordinating suite of Halloween products…because the stamp set I used was from the September 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit called “Bone Appetit”!

Before we get to the last version of the Interior Diorama card, here is the video tutorial:

The finished card (closed) is 4″ x 5-1/4″.

Begin with a 12″ x 5.25″ strip of Designer Series Paper and score at 1/2″, 4″, 4.5″ and 8″

Product List

Beary Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Beary Cute Bundle (English)

$42.25

Countryside Corners Dies

$28.00

Simply Scored

$36.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

My final Interior Diorama card is a Christmas Version using the O, Holy Night Designer Series Paper and Night Divine Bundle:

Will you be trying this card? Let me know what you think in the comments!

Sketch for a New Year Party

September 8, 20233 Comments

I got all my paperwork caught up, so I’m rewarding myself with some stamping time and the Freshly Made Sketch 602 tempted me to give it a try:

Before I show you my card, let me ask a question: Do you look for a sketch to match the stamps you want to use -OR- do you find stamps to put into a sketch you found?

I’ve done both, but today it was sketch first, stamps next.

Wouldn’t this be a fun invitation for a New Year’s Eve Party? You can see how Amy O’Neill used the same sketch & stamps to make a birthday version here!

Bold stamps always appeal to me (no coloring required) and I thought the way you could “build” different party blowouts with the Year to Celebrate stamp set (NEW in the Sept-Dec mini catalog) was super cool:

I also love that the back side of many of the holiday Designer Series Papers are NON-HOLIDAY patterns, so they can be used all year long. The patterned paper I used on my card is the BACK SIDE of the Merry, Bold & Bright DSP that I GUARANTEE you are going to see a LOT of in the next few months!

Hope your weekend includes STAMPING TIME too!

Product List

Year To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$19.00

Merry Bold & Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

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

$10.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Dots & Spots Die

$32.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Parakeet Party 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon

$9.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Paper Snips

$11.00

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!

Paper Share for Sept-Dec Mini Catalog

August 23, 2023August 19, 20231 Comment

Can you ever have too much pretty paper? Probably, but let’s not think about that…

There are some seriously SPARKLY Designer Series Papers in the September-December Mini Catalog (coming on Sept. 6th!) and even one that GLOWS IN THE DARK! I know you’ll want them all, because I did, so I’m here to make it easy for you.

The Designer Series Paper Share gives you the chance to get one 6″ x 6″ piece of EVERY paper in the mini catalog!

That’s 80 sheets of paper – including the Specialty Designer Series Paper – that you can play with in your craft room. There are designs for Halloween, Autumn, Christmas and florals…and the back of most of the papers are designs that can be used all year long, so even if you don’t finish up every piece before the end of the year, you’ll be able to use it any time.

The All About Autumn Designer Series Paper was the first to catch my eye, and I was delighted to find that it had patterns with foil on the back of the photographed images! Rich and luxurious for fall crafting, you’ll be making excuses to craft with it.

I did mean to digress, but let’s get back to the business of the Paper Share!

Pick up your paper share from me in Hurricane, Utah: $32

To have your paper share mailed to you (U.S. ONLY): $40

Please sign up by September 5th to ensure you are able to get a pack! If there are sets left after the 5th, I will continue to fill spots until all the paper is gone.

This type of card enables you to see BOTH sides of the paper: I cut my Blackberry Bliss card stock 5-1/2″ x 5-1/4″, scored at 4-1/4″ so there is a 1″ flap to adhere your Designer Series Paper to. Use the strip of patterned paper you cut off the top on the inside for a fun coordinating surprise.

I anticipate Paper Shares reserved by September 5th will be shipped the week of September 18th, if not earlier. NOTE: A few patterns (two or three) are full 12″ x 12″ images so you may not see the whole pattern on your piece.

Reverse Masking Thank You Card

August 7, 2023Leave a comment

Since the Bough Punch is on backorder, I promised to demonstrate card using Layering Leaves (featured as my August 3 for FREE stamp set) that DOESN’T need the punch, and I’ll be using this design as thank you cards this month because it’s quick to create.

The “Reverse Masking” technique is made even easier with the new Masking Paper from Stampin’ Up! and it was magic to demonstrate HOW to use it in this quick video:

The card layout was inspired by one of my Sprinkled Ink team members, Beverly Benson. We made a similar card at our June Retreat shoebox swap and I knew it would work with this fabulous set.

You’ll be happy to learn – or remember! – this classic stamping technique.

Add the Layering Leaves to any $50+ order from my Stampin’ Store in August and receive 3 free tutorials via email plus the consumable supples from me in the mail!

Product List

Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

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

$10.00

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

$10.00

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

$10.50

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$9.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Stampin' Up! Masking Paper

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Peaches from Apples, Plus Clearance Dies!

August 5, 2023August 4, 2023Leave a comment

Does your city have a community celebration during the summer? In Hurricane, Utah, we have PEACH DAYS at the end of August/first of September, and I’m drooling just writing about the peach shakes and all peach-inspired goodies that will be offered during the festivities.

This anticipation prompted me to pull out the Apple Harvest stamp set…because who says it has to be apples?

By coloring the apples with Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens (not to be confused for Stampin’ Blends), I was able to get a “peachy” blush that was vine-ripe and mouth-watering. The key is to use the Calypso Coral AND Pumpkin Pie pencils on around the edges, then blend the colors toward the center with a Blender Pen.

Blender pens come in a 3-pack and I use washi tape to mark each end with a basic color (green, blue, purple, red/pink, yellow/orange and brown) so I don’t have to worry about wiping them too clean. You may use them to blend in refills or watercolor pencils and are VERY easy and forgiving.

I learned a new tip from an artist I follow on Instagram (@andrea.nelson.art) and that is to add a little BLUE to your leaves, and I love how it adds depth and dimension.

HERE’S THE AWESOME DEAL: The Apple Blossom dies which coordinate with the Apple Harvest stamp set ARE IN THE CLEARANCE RACK, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! They were a limited time offering in 2022, and are marked down to $14 (from $35).

Seriously, don’t miss these dies…who knows how long they will last?

DID YOU KNOW: August 24th is National Peach Pie day? It’s as good an excuse to send a card as any!

Product List

Apple Harvest Cling Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Apple Blossoms Dies

$35.00

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1

$16.00

Blender Pens

$13.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

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

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

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

$12.50

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

$30.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

All About August

August 1, 2023Leave a comment

While I’m coming to tell you all the super Stampin’ Up! stuff happening in August, stick around to the end for a Layering Leaves fun fold card that *doesn’t* require the Bough Punch!

First, it’s TIME TO REDEEM the Bonus Days coupons you earned in July!

For each $50 you spent in July, you were emailed a coupon code for $5 off your next order. Find those emails/codes and enter/redeem them with your orders before August 31st.

Next: All Kits in the Kit Collection are DISCOUNTED up to 30% all month long!

That sale INCLUDES the NEWEST Kit, just released today: Festive Tags!

Sensational tags…and how cute on a kit! Stock up on both for holiday gift-giving now.

If you didn’t hear yesterday, my personal focus in August is on the Layering Leaves stamp set: This set coordinates with the Bough Punch – which is sadly being restocked from overseas – but you can still earn my 3 for FREE offer by adding the stamps to any $50+ order this month:

You’ll get a tutorial for 3 free cards via email AND the consumable supplies to make those 3 cards in the mail! I’ll also send any customer who orders the stamp set this month a FIRST NOTIFICATION message as soon as that pesky Bough Punch is back in stock, for you’ll want it with your stamp set.

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

Meanwhile…

Here’s a simple fun fold card that you can create with your Layering Leaves stamp set!

Layering Leaves: August 3 for FREE

July 31, 20231 Comment

When best-laid plans go awry, we’ll just PIVOT.

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!

Product List

Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Sketched Plaid Cling Stamp Set

$20.00

Bough Punch

$22.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Stampin’ Write Marker In Color 2022–2024

$15.00

Orchid Oasis 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Woven Metallic Ribbon

$9.00

Nested Essentials Dies

$34.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$66.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

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

Limeade, So Refreshing for Summer

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023Leave a comment

Obviously, I’m a citrus girl, but if I had to choose between lemons or limes, limes win!

Now that the color Lemon-Lime Twist is back in the Stampin’ Up! core color family, I used it to whip up a card recipe. And if you are looking for a recipe to DRINK, check out the Brazilian limeade recipe below.

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If it looks good enough to drink and your mouth is watering, try this BRAZILIAN LIMEADE recipe to cool off with…you’ll come back to thank me, for it truly is SO REFRESHING.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups sugar
4 cups limes, quartered (including the peel)
6 cups water
2 ounces sweetened condensed milk

DIRECTIONS

Place sugar, limes, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 cups of water in a blender. Pulse for 5 seconds (until the limes are well incorporated) then pass through a strainer and add remaining 4 cups of water.

Just a few more days to earn BONUS DAYS coupons (ends July 31st) then you may begin redeeming your coupons in August!

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE CITRUS FRUIT? Tell me in the comments!

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