Tag: Global Design Project

Share What You Love

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Magic happens when you share what you love and I have proof!

Today I decided to create from scratch LIVE on Periscope. I had the #GDP134 sketch and a bundle of new products (by cheery happenstance a suite called “Share What You Love”) and I pushed the “Go Live” broadcast (I was a bit nervous, to tell the truth).

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As I was explaining that these new products from the 2018-2019 Stampin’ Up! catalog will be released a month early (on May 1st), a new stamping friend (Cathy) and an old stamping friend (Esther from England!) jumped in to visit and craft {virtually} with me.

The first thing I did was stamp 4 simple note cards and matching envelopes using just the items in the “Just Getting Started” bundle (the notecards are a free gift when you purchase the bundle):

I knew these would fit nicely in a simple “envelope folder” made of two regular Very Vanilla envelopes put together (tuck the flap of the first into the second envelope and then lick-n-stick the flap of the 2nd envelope to the back of the 1st!)

We were crafting along and they started to share their opinions and ideas: They helped me pick the pattern of paper (from the Share What You Love Specialty DSP that will be included with the “A Little More, Please” and “Gotta Have It All” bundles).

Then we started playing around with the focal point on the belly band that would keep the folder closed: All circles? No. A Label? Yes. Pool Party or Grapefruit Grove? Pool Party with Bermuda Bay ink. Ribbon? Yes~ A loop!

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…and by the time we were done, we had created a masterpiece together:

Watermarked1(2018-04-19-1720)That’s what I mean by MAGIC! A group of crafty people could meet virtually on social media who share a love of papercrafting and create something so lovely, it’s just enchanting. It’s part of what makes crafters such a blessing to the world: We make pretty things and welcome all into our circle of friendship.

If you are a member of my stamp club reading this, you’ll get to make one of these in May! Not a member? New clubs begin in June/July~ You don’t have to be local, you can join from anywhere in the United States! Let me know if you’d like to join.

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Epic Celebrations & Happy Accidents

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If you watched my Lunchtime Crafting video on my Facebook Page yesterday, you saw me create this card (and a few alternatives) from the Epic Celebrations set (one you can choose FREE with qualifying order during Sale-a-Bration~ until March 31, 2018):

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It’s a super easy technique called “Reverse Masking” and the colors were suggested on the #gdp125 color challenge:

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I love coloring Dazzling Diamonds glimmer paper with Aqua Painters and ink refills to match any project!

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But what you DIDN’T see is the second card I made (since I had to cut a piece of card stock to create one card, I might as well make TWO cards). I accidentally dropped a stamp inked in Melon Mambo on the finished product:

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But as Bob Ross was fond of saying, “We don’t make mistakes {in art}, just happy accidents!” So I pulled out my Classic Label Punch and created some arrows to cover it up:

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Lesson learned: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes ~ Uncommon solutions may be discovered!

A Triathlon Stamper!

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Maybe I don’t have a medal to prove it, but today I completed a triathlon! At least 3 creative challenges at the SAME TIME. Amazing, but true.

I started a creative challenge with my Sprinkled Ink team today (and each Monday for the next 6 weeks), and the first challenge was to ink up a Stampin’ Up! stamp they had never used. The Musical Season bundle was sitting on my desk, just begging to be used…musical season.jpg

So I knew it was going to be a triple-threat when I saw the Global Design Project Color Challenge #GDP109 and the TGIF Sketch Challenge #tgifc129 :

This is the result of my creative triathlon:

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Since Monday is also my Lunchtime Live crafting on my Creative Juice Facebook page, and you can watch me make it HERE.

Thank you for ordering your creative supplies from my Stampin’ Store! Your support made it possible for me to continue to share creative ideas.

Simply Thanks

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I admire demonstrator Brian King’s style: It’s always clean and simple and I confess I’ve CASE’d (Copy And Selectively Edit) more than one of his designs. This week, he was the designer at the Global Design Project:brian_king_case_gdp108

It happened that a sneak peek stamp set from Stampin’ Up! was sitting on my desk (Color Me Happy), so I pulled it out early this morning to create my card inspired by his:

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And if you want another peek at another product I’m THRILLED about (or perhaps, the RETURN of a beloved product…redesigned and even better!):

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These color “like buttah” and the coordination is on point! I cannot wait until I can announce when they will be available for customers. Watermarked4(2017-10-11-1036)

Designer Series Paper Takes the Spotlight

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Remember when I said the only paper products Stampin’ Up! offered 25 years ago were white? It makes me grateful for all the amazing choices we have in 2017! Especially when they are as sumptuous as the “Whole Lot of Lovely” Designer Series Paper pack:

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This paper (DSP) popped into my mind when I saw the #GDP102 sketch:

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Plus, I’m crushing on the Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon right now (it’s on SO MANY of my latest creations, but it just makes the *loveliest* bows…), so here’s my take on the sketch:

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The sentiment (stamped and die cut from the Lovely Friends bundle) just pops off the card, but the paper definitely is the star of the card!

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Sweet Cupcake CASE

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In the world of stamping, to CASE means to “Copy and Share Everything”: This lines up nicely with the quote, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” which ironically enough, is attributed to both Oscar Wilde and Charles Caleb Colton…so clearly, one of them was imitating the other!

Which brings us to my project today: This week’s Global Design Project Challenge #GDP100 was to “CASE the Designer” and there are many creations worthy of copying, but I was immediately drawn to the adorable colors and simplicity of Allison’s Coffee Cafe card: alisonglobaldesignproject

I’m not a coffee drinker, but would love a pink hot cocoa cup with a dollop of whipped cream!

To CASE her card, I put my own spin on a treat using the Sweet Cupcake stamp set (one of our photo-realistic 3-step stamps) and demonstrated this project on my weekly Facebook Lunchtime Crafting LIVE:

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Are you ready to craft your own? You can get the Coffee Cafe Bundle Here to make Allison’s card or click on the supplies I used below to add to your creative arsenal:

Product List

Sweet Cupcake Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00
Cupcake Cutouts Framelits Dies

$27.00
Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.00
Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50
Wild Wasabi 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.00
Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$9.00
Big Shot

$110.00
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50
Linen Thread

$4.50
Paper-Piercing Tool

$4.00

There were a few tips I shared on my Sweet Cupcake Card video you’ll want to watch, too.

Join me each Monday at 12:30 PM MST on my Creative Juice Facebook page LIVE for fun papercrafting projects where I can answer your crafting questions as you ask them.

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Pop-Up Card on a Global (Design) Scale!

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Usually I’m a simple crafter, but this card demanded to be spectacular for the Global Design Project Colour Challenge…

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The background scenery really took center stage on this card: The Hardwood and (new) Sheet Music background stamps were combined with the Layered Leaves embossing folder to create a sumptuous canvas for the Lovely Friends stamp set…but wait until you see the inside!

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Every time I open this card, I have to say “TAA DAA” out loud!!! This is the first time I was able to use the Lovely Laurel Thinlits and they were actually surprisingly simple:

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It looks daunting, but I edited a quick video to show you how easy and quick it goes together:

Click on any of the supplies to order and create a masterpiece yourself:
Product List

Lovely Friends Photopolymer Bundle

$54.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2

$8.00

Wild Wasabi 8-1/2

$8.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2

$8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2

$9.00

Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$15.00

Sheet Music Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$15.00

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$9.00

Big Shot

$110.00

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

$10.00

Berry Burst 1/2

$7.00

Very Vanilla 1/2

$7.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

$7.00

Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Tear & Tape Adhesive

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

$5.00
Update: My card earned a Special Mention award for #GDP097 !!
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Cheers to 50 Years!

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Hello July! This month is my birthday month, but let it be known that I’m NOT turning 50:

I’m 18 with 32 years of experience!!!

However, many of my friends *ARE* reaching this fabulous age, so it is time to make a few cards to commemorate their “experience” and the color challenge over at the Global Design Project seemed spectacularly celebrational.

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Product List

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2

$8.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2

$9.00

Silver Glimmer Paper

$5.00

Berry Burst 1/2

$7.00

Number Of Years Photopolymer Stamp Set

$27.00

Large Numbers Framelits Dies

$31.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

$35.00

Big Shot

$110.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

Order any of the supplies by clicking on them and go create something beautiful today!
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Thoughtful Daisy Card

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Who doesn’t love fresh flowers? They cheer and brighten a room and are always appreciated, so here’s a happy daisy card to make & give ~ inspired by the Global Design Project Sketch #GDP090.

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Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Bundle

$31.50

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Wisteria Wonder 8-1/2

$8.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2

$8.00

Old Olive 8-1/2

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2

$9.00

Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

1/2

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

This bundle (and more specifically, the daisy punch) has been SO POPULAR that it is on backorder at Stampin’ Up!…. but it will be available later this month, so put it on your list (or contact me and I’ll order it for you when it is back in stock). It’s going to be a staple in your craft arsenal for years to come!
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Snuggling in a Sweater & Sipping Cider: Gift Pouch

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An excuse to wear a warm sweater and drink hot cider is always welcome, so as I was demonstrating this cute card on Facebook Live today (despite having no sound for the first minute), my friend suggested that it would be a perfect pouch for a hot drink, and I concur…so here it is as a pouch:

It’s simply a landscape card with the opening at the top and the sides sealed to create a pouch.
I was following the #GDP054 sketch from the Global Design Team (turned it on it’s side) and playing with the fabulous new Cable Knit Dynamic Designer Textured Embossing Folder (and it’s a mouthful!). It’s so *snuggly* you’ll just want to rub your hands across the embossed paper over and over again. 
TIP: Spritz your card stock on both sides with water before putting it in the folder and remember to only use ONE plate on top when running it through the Big Shot. Your “sandwich” will look like this (from the top to the bottom): 
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Big Shot

Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set

Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack

Crumb Cake 8-1/2

Kraft Rope Trim

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

Tear & Tape Adhesive