Torn Paper Window Card and Free Shipping Day

June 21, 20221 Comment

Yep! Today (Tuesday, June 21st) is a Free Shipping Day!

But first, learn how to make a “Torn Paper Window Card” using something old and something new:

These greeting cards are made easy with just layers of card stock and beautiful Designer Series Paper! Here’s the video from my Facebook live last week teaching you how fun they are to create:

While the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper is brand new, the Symbols of Fortune Designer Series Paper and is about to retire and is half price in the Last Chance sale for retiring items in the January-June Mini Catalog. And if you loved the font in the Happy & Heartfelt stamp set used on the first card, it’s also retiring in just a few days!

The Last Chance Sale is just one reason you will want to check your list and shop today during the Free Shipping Day – If you have kids complaining of boredom this summer, grab a few craft kits from our Kit Collection BOGO 50% off sale to pull out for a few hours of creative fun for anyone!

Remember to check your basic supplies (adhesives, card stock, ink refills and envelopes), too. Then call a friend and combine orders, if needed, to meet the minimum $75 order.

Order online in my Stampin’ Store and if your order is less than $150, use Host Code BQDYCMJP …If your order is over $150, don’t use my host code, but choose Stampin’ Rewards for yourself immediately!

With You I’m Never Lost

June 11, 2022Leave a comment

Cody and I recently returned from a 6+ week road trip back to see our kids and grandkids in Maryland. He joked that we planned to drive out together, but if things didn’t go well, one of us could fly home 😂 Luckily, we did remarkably well, and enjoyed discovering so many amazing places across the US:

It seems fitting for our relationship that he’s the person I love to “get lost” with– but with him, I’m home.

This week’s #gdp346 sketch from the Global Design Project blog was perfect for a card I’m going to save for our Anniversary:

Cody teases me that “every day is an adventure” together, so the compass stamp was fitting. I LOVE the die cut pieces in the Designer Series Paper and I used one of them as the focal point.

Product List

He's All That Cling Stamp Set (English)

$22.00

He's The Man 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

$15.00

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

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

$9.25

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

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

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Sunshine and Songbird Mashup

June 7, 2022Leave a comment

Often I get stuck on trying to ONLY use the stamps in one stamp set, but this card was inspired by the sensational Rays of Light background stamp and a few extra songbirds I had left over from cards I had made for a swap with my team…it’s a MASHUP of 3 different new products and just makes me smile!

The Opal Rounds embellishments add just the right amount of light-catching sparkle.

Do your part to brighten the world…mail a hand-stamped card just because!

Product List

Rays Of Light Cling Stamp Set

$18.00

Sweet Songbirds Bundle (English)

$34.00

Sending Smiles Bundle (English)

$49.50

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Opal Rounds

$7.50

New at SU! In-Color Happiness

May 18, 2022May 17, 20222 Comments

New Catalog, New Colors, New Stamps…and we can’t wait to share it all with you! Today we are featuring the 2022-2024 In-Colors that made their debut this month and as you visit the website of each of our International demonstrator design team, **make sure you PIN your favorites** to remember for later.

Bright and bold, I adore these new colors, and I wanted to show how lovely three of them (Parakeet Party, Sweet Sorbet and Orchard Oasis) coordinate in WATERCOLOR:

The Happiness Abounds bundle was perfect for this simple technique! Here are the easy steps:

Heat emboss the flowers and leaves with white embossing powder on thick Basic White card stock.
Squeeze your ink pads (while closed) to get a bit of ink inside the lid of your case, then open the ink pad and pick up a bit of ink from the lid using a water painter. (Don’t pick up ink directly from your ink pad). TIP: Start with a light wash of color and add more as desired..
Use the dies to cut out the watercolored flora using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine and add to your project with liquid glue or dimensionals.

Putting these flowers onto one of our new striped Emboss Treat bags makes me ready for the next birthday or wedding gift I need to wrap.

Before you move on to Andrea’s pretty project (or click anywhere on the list to see more In-Color Inspiration), tell me ***which In-Color matches your personality!?*** For me, I think it’s going to be Tahitian Tide (which I didn’t even use on this project!).

May 2022 New At SU!: In-Color Inspiration

1.De Kijkkast (NL) – Fresh Pastels – Happiness Abounds

2.Stampinxime (DE) – Stempelset “Voller Korb”

3.Carterie Plus (CA) Cup of Tea with Sweet Sorbet

4.Joni in the Spotlight Stamping (US)-Paradise Palms with New 2022 In-

5.Stamping Flair (AU) – For the Record

6.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (US) – Sweet Songbirds

7.Scraphexe (DE) – Kunstvoll koloriert

8.Stamping with the CopperCropper (US) – Sending Smiles In Colors

9.247Inkspiration (US) – Sweet Songbirds and Starry Sky

10.Creative Juice by Loni (US) – In Color Happiness

11.One Stampin’ Mother Tucker (US)- Fresh Cut In Color

If you don’t have a demonstrator serving you in the US, I’m happy to help you! If you live in Canada, Netherlands, Germany or Australia, choose one of our Design Team members in the list above to shop with! Here’s the list of supplies used on my project:

Product List

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)

$49.50

Embossed Treat Bags

$7.50

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

$9.50

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$30.00

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin’ Pad

$8.00

Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad

$8.00

Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Pad

$8.00

Water Painters

$13.00

Parakeet Party 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock

$8.75

Painted Labels Dies

$35.00

Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

$63.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$4.00

The BEST way to collect all the new In-Colors is with the In Color Starter Kit in May! Click image below to get started.

Heart & Home Quick Cards

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022Leave a comment

While on vacation, I took the Heart & Home Memories & More Cards & Envelopes and the coordinating Card Pack along with a few pieces of ribbon to create 20 fast cards while visiting family. There is no stamping involved because the card pack has die cut stickers along with the sentiments on the cards!

There are 10 large striped cards (6-1/4″ x 4-1/4″) with coordinating envelopes and 10 small cards with a wood grain finish on the front and Cinnamon Cider envelopes (3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ card size):

I turned some of the cards inside-out (patterns on the inside with an added panel of card stock to write on, in the case of the Misty Moonlight stripes) and here are my 10 large finished cards:

And the 10 smaller note cards, which I plan to keep in my purse and use to #CelebrateEverydayHeroes during May and June as we recognize and thank those who do simple kind acts each day…

Find out more about the Celebrate Everyday Heroes campaign, along with another quick card or tag idea, in this short video:

Share how you are recognizing the people who serve you in small and simple ways over in the Creative Juice Crafters Corner Facebook Group as well as your own social media with the hashtag #celebrateeverydayheroes – We want to see what thoughtful ways you are using to make a difference!

If you are in the Southern Utah area, set a reminder in your phone to come to my NEW CATALOG CARNIVAL and BOGO SALE this Saturday, May 21st from 1-3 pm at 350 S 400 W in Hurricane, Utah. It’s open house style and free, so bring a friend!

Free Shipping- April 21st!

April 21, 2022Leave a comment

If your stamping studio is your happy place, I have good news for you: Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING today only on orders over $75! Here’s a handy list to take inventory of your supplies:

Enter April Host Code VQC2JGEY in your shopping cart if your order is between $75-$149 for a chance to win my monthly host code prize drawing!

If your order is over $150, no host code is required and you may choose your own Stampin’ Rewards immediately!

New at SU: Beautiful Day for Love

April 20, 2022April 19, 20223 Comments

**It’s the New at SU! Design Team “Moms, Dads, Brides and Grads” blog hop!**

Our international design team wants to help YOU get ready for all the big events coming in the next few months, so visit all the posts and PIN your favorites to try. I had fun creating this card for brides (and grooms) on a wedding day using the Blessings of Home Bundle…and BONUS, it’s perfect for gifting money to the newlyweds as it’s a large slimline card that fits in our coordinating Slimline envelopes

For this size of card, start with a piece of 8.5″ x 7″ card stock and score it in half at 3.5″ (finished card is 8.5″ x 3.5″).

Have you ever tried Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Pencils? They are easier than you’d think to use and they give this card a soft effect, different than my usual preference for Stampin’ Blends. This is literally how I started…just by scribbling color onto my Watercolor Paper:

I do TRY to follow the lines and details of the image, then I use the Water Painters to blend the colors out, working from lightest to darkest. A tip for watercoloring: You will have MUCH better success when using Watercolor Paper or SU! Shimmery White paper, as they hold up to the moisture best and won’t “pill up” when you add water.

Once dry, use the dies to cut out the image for the front of your card. I’ve layered it onto some lovely Designer Series Paper.

I’m also practicing (but not proficient, yet) the art of the double bow, which I call “The Tammy” in honor of fellow demonstrator Tammy Wilson, whose cards are immediately identifiable by her lovely bows. Luckily for you AND me, she’s made a video, which I’ve watched and attempted numerous times on the Stampin’ Up! Facebook page. With enough practice, I’m confident my double bows will get better.

All the supplies I used are listed below, and you are ready to travel on to the next post in our Blog Hop:

Moms, Dads, Brides & Grads: New at SU! April 2022

Previous Blog Next Blog

1.Creative Juice by Loni (US): Beautiful Day for Love

2.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (USA) – Celebrating Mother’s Day

3.Joni in the Spotlight Stamping (US) – Daffodil Dreams

4.Stamping Flair (AU) – Forever After

5.Playing with Papercrafting (CA) – Love & Laughter Forever After

6.24-7 Inkspiration (US) – Flowering Fields

7.Scraphexe (Germany) – Love & Happiness | Grüsse voll

8.Stampin’ Dreams (USA) — Slim Sayings for the Grad

9.Carterie Plus by Jeannette (CDA) Love Forever

10.De Kijkkast (NL) – Modern Graduation Card!

11.The Tantalizing Stamper (UK) – Amazing Mum

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157939

$51.25

155776

$8.75

149612

$9.00

121045

$8.75

2021–2023 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

155641

$11.50

Heart & Home 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

157928

$11.50

141709

$16.00

149014

$12.50

151298

$12.00

155558

$29.00

149653

$120.00

155554

$18.00

101406

$10.00

147277

$9.50

129053

$30.00

152886

$31.00

Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

155780

$7.00

155475

$11.00

104430

$4.00

103683

$5.25

157981

$10.00

Ladybug Wish Come True

April 14, 2022March 12, 2022Leave a comment

I don’t enjoy bugs crawling on me, but there is a soft spot in my heart (and on my fingers) for ladybugs. They are just the friendliest little creatures, so I don’t mind walking them to the door (if they’ve found their way inside) and giving them a lift to the nearest plant outside. I may even talk to them and tell them how pretty they are.

This little ladybug is adorable on a card:

Here’s a tutorial to get started, and of course, all the supplies can be found in my Stampin’ store!

loni-ladybug-wish-card Download

A Rainbow Through the Clouds

April 4, 2022Leave a comment

This unique card idea started with a color challenge and the piece of Vellum card stock sitting on my desk!

The #tgifc362 color challenge was vibrant and got me thinking about a rainbow:

Why not a rainbow through the clouds? The Vellum card stock gives the illusion of a rainy, cloudy day and the card almost put itself together!

It’s simple stamping anyone can succeed in creating, as you can see from my video tutorial:

Product List

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

$8.25

Rainbow Of Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$18.00

Cloud Punch

$18.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Retirement Parade: So Long, Sweet Peach!

March 30, 2022April 1, 20221 Comment

The New at SU! Design Team is bringing you a POP-UP PARADE featuring some of the products we have loved and are sad to see leave as the Retiring List for the Annual Catalog has been released. These items are only while supplies last, so don’t miss your opportunity to order them!

I chose to spotlight my beloved Sweet as a Peach Suite. The Designer Series Paper! The Stamps! The Dies! They have inspired so much creativity in my studio and this is actually the pop-up birthday card I made and sent my team members over the past 12 months:

It opens up to an EXPLOSION of peaches and birthday wishes:

It’s easy to make this explosion insert: Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper 6″ x 6″ and fold in half, then open it up and fold it in half DIAGONALLY in the opposite direction. Unfold it again, tuck the diagonal folds inside and glue the square pieces on the outside of the mechanism to the inside of the card. TIP: Observe the direction of your patterned paper and insert it into your card with the patterns going the right direction.

The best way it fits in your card is by making a binding on the top (or side, depending on orientation) of your card. For this card, I used a piece of 11″ x 4-1/4″ card stock scored at 5-1/2″ and 6-1/2″, then tied that shut with a piece of linen twine, with the second score on the top side of your card to help it open well. It makes the opening smaller than a traditional card and the explosion piece fits nicely inside.

The Sweet as a Peach Bundle (stamps + dies) is on sale through March 21st for 20% off in the Savings are In Bloom sale (along with the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine that the dies fit in), so now is the time to collect it for your craft stash! Retiring items are only while supplies last.

You are now ready to travel through the rest of the Retirement Parade! Hop through all the gorgeous retiring product projects below ~ you won’t want to miss any of the other “last chance” products we’ve loved and collect the fabulous ideas shared!

Previous Blog Next Blog

1.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (US)- Positive Thoughts

2.Scraphexe (Germany) – Wahre Klasse/Dressed to impress

3.De Kijkkast (NL) – SENDING HUGS bundle

4.Creative Juice by Loni (US)- Sweet as a Peach

5.Carterie Plus (CAN) – Eloquently Said

6.Joni in the Spotlight Stamping (US)-Daisy Lane

7.247Inkspiration (US) – Timeless Tulips

8.Stamping Flair (AU) – Free as a Bird

If you want to add these products to your craft studio before they are gone, you may order them from your demonstrator. Don’t have a demonstrator? Click the links below to shop from my Stampin’ Store!

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