Trim the Town, Make a Difference

September 16, 2020Leave a comment

The August–December 2020 Mini Catalog Inspiration

TRIMMING THE TOWN SUITE

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.

Coordinating Products

TRIMMING THE TOWN SUITE COLLECTION #155105

COMING HOME PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET #153500

TRIMMING THE TOWN DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #153491

ALL THE TRIMMINGS EMBELLISHMENTS #153540

ALL THE TRIMMINGS RIBBON COMBO PACK #153541

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Theater Card: Whale of a Time

July 30, 2020August 4, 2020Leave a comment

This is a card you send to someone you really *really* REALLY love… and they are going to love it, too!

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We made this at our July stamp club so you don’t need to be cautious to try it: It’s easier than it looks and the trick is to cut the basic pieces first.

Once you’ve made one Theater Card, you’ll want to make another. I’m here to make it easier for you with a video tutorial and cutting guide (see below).

Before I give you the cutting instructions, I wanted to tell you that today is World Day against Human Trafficking: Did you know we have more people enslaved now than ANY other time in the world? And of the 30 million current slaves, 10 million are children? I’ve supported Operation Underground Rescue as my primary charity since I learned about this pernicious plague 3 years ago, so I’m linking arms again today and tomorrow with O.U.R. to help make a difference and your order will help!

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Thank you for considering how to help make a difference and Rise Up for the children. Now on to the instructions for your Theater Card pieces.

Cutting Guide:
Cut the following pieces from the same color of card stock:

(2) 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
(2) 4” x 5-3/8” scored in landscape position at 1-1/16” and 2-5/8” (watch video for instructions to cut slits)
(2) 6-1/4” x 3/4” strips, scored on each end at 1”
(1) 1-1/4” x 4-1/4” trimmed to an i-Beam (see video)

Designer Series Paper (DSP)

5-1/4” x 4” for front of card
3” x 4” for back of “stage”
3/4” x 4” for front of I-Beam (optional)

Tips:

Layer the largest piece of DSP on the front of a 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” panel (don’t adhere them together yet). Use the 4th largest Stitched Rectangle die to cut a window in the front of both
Adhere the DSP frame to card stock frame, and cut the piece of DSP from the inside of the frame in half to use for the “curtain” later.
Use the Multipurpose liquid glue: It has some “wiggle room” while it is wet, then a firm bond once it dries.

Product List

Whale Done Bundle (English)

[154053]

$31.50

Whale Of A Time 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[152460]

$11.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[150880]

$8.75

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Giveback and Connect

May 2, 2020May 1, 20201 Comment

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.

Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using Stampin’ Up!’s Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. The download includes 15 pages with over 60 greetings and images, each with multiple color options, instructions for use, and a list of colors used for each image to make coordination easy for you.

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
ORDER YOUR COPY AT covid19.stampinup.com

In a Small Way…

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017Leave a comment

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.