Pumpkins, Punches & Masks for Autumn

October 9, 2023October 9, 20232 Comments

After succumbing to temptation and adding the Pick of the Patch bundle to my crafting collection, I dreamed of combining it with the Abundant Beauty Masks (will hopefully be back in stock the week of Oct. 16!)

Pumpkin patches and sunflowers are the objects to take pictures with right now, and here are a couple of the cutest pumpkins in the sunflower patch (at least their grandmother thinks so):

Those adorable faces were the inspiration for today’s Lunchtime Live Crafting, and there are a few tips you’ll want to remember for aligning your stamps to make it easy to punch and how to use the masks, so here’s the replay:

DID YOU CATCH THAT THERE IS FREE SHIPPING TODAY through October 11, 2023 on orders over $75? That’s 3 days to replenish your supplies or get a start on holiday gifts!

That is a terrific deal (save 11%!) AND two more options to remember is our 35th Anniversary Starter Kit offer through October 31st(Starter Kits ALWAYS have free shipping, too!):

Choose 35% off the Starter Kit (normally $99): Select your own products ($125 worth) for just $64.35, free shipping, a free registration to OnStage@Home in November AND 20% off future orders through March 2024!

Choose 35% MORE in your starter kit: Select $168.75 in products for ONLY $99 (plus free shipping) and you also receive a free registration to OnStage@Home in November AND 20% off future orders through March 2024!

Choose Your Starter Kit!

Will the Pumpkin Patch bundle and/or Abundant Beauty Masks be in your Starter Kit?

Product List

Pick Of The Patch Bundle (English)

$38.50

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks

$10.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Blending Brushes

$13.00

Small Blending Brushes

$12.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Disco Ball Congrats Card

October 6, 2023October 9, 2023Leave a comment

I learned something new today- if you heat the Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil sheets, they turn HOLOGRAPHIC where the heat hits it!

Inspired by the Global Design Project Sketch this week #GDP414 , I knew I wanted the disco ball from the Curved Occasions stamp set to be the focal point in the 2-3/8″ circle, and it needed bling, obviously, so I embossed it in gold on the foil sheet (remember to swipe the paper with the Embossing Buddy first, so you don’t get stray flecks)

More sparkle was added with Adhesive-Backed Star Trinkets which mimic the stars on the embossed image. It feels very RETRO with the bold stripes, too, yes? The Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper isn’t just for holidays…in fact, I haven’t used any of it for Christmas yet and have almost been through an entire pack!

There are plenty of sentiments to choose from, so the 3 I used say, “Congratulations, Happy Dance, You’re Great!”

10/9/23 Update: How delightful to be chosen as a #GDPwinner for this sketch! It’s an honor to be among such talented card-makers!

Try this sketch yourself and see where it leads you, or feel free to copy mine!

Thanks for ordering from my Stampin’ Store (or add these items to a Starter Kit this month and get a killer deal):

Product List

Curved Occasions Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$20.00

Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Foil Sheets

$10.00

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

$12.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Versamark Pad

$9.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Embossing Additions Tool Kit

$27.00

Metallics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$31.00

2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch

$22.00

Adhesive Backed Star Trinkets

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

In Colors on a Leafy Card, with Ann

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023Leave a comment

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!

Product List

Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Bough Punch

$22.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

2022–2024 In Color™ 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

$7.00

2023–2025 In Color 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

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

$10.50

Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

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

$8.00

2023–2025 In Color Jute Trim

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

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:

New At SU!- Autumn Leaves That Shimmer

September 20, 2023September 20, 20232 Comments

Anything that sparkles, shines or shimmers catches the eye, and the New at SU! Design team is here to show off all the new GLITZ in the September-December Catalog or Online Exclusives! Make sure you hop around the globe (links below) and PIN your favorites to remember.

The Autumn Leaves bundle is magnificent and I chose to pair it with the Online Exclusive Tartan Foil Specialty Designer Series Paper:

With a little shimmer to the colored side, it makes you want to tip and turn the card to see it reflect the light! TIP: Use the Foam Adhesive strips behind the Designer Series Paper panels to lift them off the background.

With a few Speckled dots and a double bow of linen thread, this card mixes natural and shiny elements for just the right amount of beauty. It makes me look forward to the changing seasons and colorful trees.

Keep your eyes open as you move on to another post where you’ll be dazzled by something that Shimmers, Shines or GLOWS!

September New at SU! Blog Hop: Shine, Shimmer & Glow

1.Carterie Plus (CA) Scintillement, brillance et lueur/ Shimmer, shine

2.Creative Juice by Loni (US) – Autumn Leaves That Shimmer

3.My Fluttterby Moments (USA)- Adhesive Backed Glimmer Paper

4.Stamping Flair (AU) – Snowflake Magic

5.The Joy of Stampin’ with Rachael (USA)- Tricks & Treats Glow

6.Annette Elias- De Kijkkast – NL – Magic of the Season

7.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (US) – Translucent Florals

8.Nature’s INKspirations (US) – Fruitful Blessings

9.iHeartCards2 (US) – Joy Of Christmas Suite Collection

10.247 Inkspiration (US) – Tartan Pumpkins

Product List

Autumn Leaves Bundle (English)

$55.75

So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Tartan Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

$10.00

Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

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

$10.50

Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

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

$10.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Linen Thread

$5.00

Adhesive Backed Speckled Dots

$8.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

$8.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$66.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

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).