Wild Time Crafting

August 28, 2021Leave a comment

I’m attending a virtual leadership event this weekend with Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world and as I listen, I’m also able to do a little stamping!

I’m combining the #tgif331 Inspiration Challenge with the #CCMC679 sketch for my card showcasing the Counting Sheep stamp set and Sheep Dies…both of which you could earn free during Sale-a-Bration!

You could get most of these products FREE by hosting an online party before September 30th (I don’t have any open in-person dates left, sorry) or placing a $150 order and choosing the stamps, dies and Designer Series Paper as a host! Book early, as the sheep dies are only available while supplies last!

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Counting Sheep Cling Stamp Set (English)

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$0.00

156600

$0.00

141416

$8.75

159276

$9.75

121045

$8.75

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

155426

$18.00

132708

$6.00

102283

$9.50

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154884

$9.00

154904

$9.00

150673

$60.00

155554

$18.00

129053

$30.00

144108

$4.00

152813

$8.00

Feels Like Home~ TGIF Sketch

August 16, 2021August 16, 20213 Comments

Do you feel like you make the same style of card over and over again? The best way to STRETCH your creative muscles is with a SKETCH!

For my Lunchtime LIve Crafting on my Facebook page today, I started with the #TGIFC329 sketch challenge and the Feels Like Home Sale-a-Bration stamp set…I’m having a ball using these freebies in my Monday videos to help inspire YOU on ways to use the gifts/supplies you earn for each $50 spent through September 30th, and if you want to watch today’s video tutorial, click here!

This is the TGIF sketch challenge and here are my finished card(s):

When you buy the supplies to create this card, you could choose the stamp set FREE!

I thought it was fun to flip the embossed layer over so the mortar is squeezing out between the bricks. It feels very “Mediterranean Seaside” to me… like an armchair vacation to Greece.

My only dilemma is which card do I love more: The card version with the white or sand colored bricks?

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Feels Like Home Cling Stamp Set (English)

156607

$0.00

121043

$8.75

159276

$9.75

147117

$7.50

149643

$10.00

151770

$35.00

104199

$5.00

153611

$12.00

103683

$5.25

104430

$4.00

149653

$120.00

Counting Sheep Instead of Sleep

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021Leave a comment

Another midnight inspiration moment!

Pondering the current TGIF color challenge last night and this card interrupted my sleep…but I filed it to memory and made it this morning!

I was going to color the amazing sheep with markers, then I realized we have a horrible, awful oversight by Stampin’ Up! — NO COASTAL CABANA Stampin’ Blends? I considered making signs and picketing at the home office, but a protest of one may not get their attention.

So I stamped it on card stock and fussy cut around it.

Still looks awesome, so I’ll save my signs for later…

The Counting Sheep stamp set and Sheep Dies are both items you can choose FREE with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration, but if you have to get one at a time, select the dies first, as they are only available while supplies last!

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156591

$0.00

156600

$0.00

151690

$32.00

150673

$60.00

159276

$9.75

131297

$8.75

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

156485

$7.00

132708

$6.00

152477

$7.00

104430

$4.00

Hats Off, Dad!

May 14, 2021May 14, 20212 Comments

This is the time of year I make the most masculine cards. With Father’s Day coming up (and plenty of boy birthdays), I wanted to take the #TGIFC316 sketch and try it with the new Hats Off stamp set and dies.

The result was a card that reminds me of my both my father and father-in-love (a term borrowed from my friend Jan). What do you think?

Masculine cards don’t need a lot of embellishments, so once I figured out the width for the card stock strips, it didn’t take long to put together. They are all 4″ long and from the top, the widths are: 1/2″, 1-1/2″, 1″, 3/4″, 1/2″ and 3/4″. Choose any color combination you love, and I’ll put my supply list below if you want to copy it.

The stitching around the hat are from the dies and add just the right touch. TIP: Adhere your vellum to the card under the hat and you won’t see the adhesive showing through.

I think you’ll find plenty of occasions to use this very versatile hat, so order it in time to put it to use for Father’s Day!

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158361

$35.00

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

144237

$8.25

115318

$8.75

102584

$8.75

153079

$8.75

131197

$8.75

111350

$8.75

133675

$8.75

119685

$8.75

101856

$10.00

153118

$7.50

147098

$7.50

132708

$6.00

150673

$60.00

All Things Fabulous Inspired

March 20, 2021March 20, 2021Leave a comment

Woke up with an urgent need to create something, so I let the #TGIFC308 challenge inspire me!

Without a lot of time, I chose to let the colors and bouquet image be my inspiration and took it quite literally with the All Things Fabulous stamp set, which I haven’t had much time to play with yet:

It’s even a surprise to me when I start with something that gets the creativity flowing (like a sketch, color palette or picture) and it comes together quickly, as this card did.

Two of these In-Colors coordinate prettily together in a lighter and darker shade of blue: Seaside Spray (2019-2021) and Misty Moonlight (2020-2022). Next week the retiring list will be released and the retiring In-Colors are the FIRST things to sell out, so add your ink refills, card stock and coordinating accessories in these retiring colors to an order TODAY!

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154112

$47.50

150883

$8.75

153081

$8.75

159276

$9.75

150085

$7.50

147100

$7.50

147052

$7.50

147109

$7.50

147104

$7.50

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

147277

$9.50

109132

$6.00

129053

$30.00

150673

$60.00

104430

$4.00

Birthday Chick All Wired Up

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021Leave a comment

I miss my chickens.

Consoling myself with stamped chickens is (only) slightly less messy and time consuming, but there aren’t any delicious eggs to look forward to. It’s all good though, because these hens from the Birthday Chick stamp set make me laugh as much as the live versions did!

This greeting card started with the TGIF Challenge on Friday to use our background stamps: The All Wired Up background had been on my mind since the chicks arrived!

By using the new Blending Brushes to add a little extra Granny Apple Green ink at the bottom of the background, it added on Ombre element that helps Chunky Clucky really pop off as the focal point!

You may be asking…where did the picket fence come from? Did you fussy cut Chunky Clucky? Well, my friends, I have good news for you: On February 2nd, customers will be able to order coordinating dies (and that’s not all, so stay tuned)!

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Hey Birthday Chick Cling Stamp Set

[154464]

$21.00

All Wired Up Cling Stamp

[149262]

$16.00

Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153080]

$8.75

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

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

[146989]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147945]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144600]

$9.00

Magenta Madness Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[153106]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Oh My Stars!

September 21, 2020September 21, 20202 Comments

When a member of my team promotes to a new title, it’s time to make a fuss over their accomplishment, and I needed a special card for my promoting demonstrators. I’ve also been mulling over the #tgifc282 inspiration challenge:

I pulled out my Stitched Stars dies along with the Strong & Beautiful stamp set to create a circle of STARS:

If you’d like to see me make this card in action, you can see it on my Lunchtime Live Crafting FB Live video.

I can’t wait to pair this card with a little gift to celebrate my team promotions and hope it will remind them that they are making a difference by sharing their creativity. I’m always welcoming new team members who want a discount, need a delightful way to make extra income or crave adult connection…and you could even choose a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine ($120) in your starter kit ($99)! What a great discount!

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Strong & Beautiful Cling Stamp Set

[148732]

$25.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[101650]

$9.75

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[150880]

$8.75

Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper

[150429]

$14.50

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Magnetic Cutting Plate

[149656]

$24.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Stitched Stars Dies

[150653]

$38.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Star Designer Elements

[150430]

$9.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

So Much Love for Color

September 5, 2020September 5, 2020Leave a comment

Have you ever looked at a color combination and have a stamp set jump into your mind? It happened to me today when I saw the #TGIF280 Color Palette:

So Much Love is a delicate and feminine cling stamp set, and in my imagination, this card appeared…I think it turned out even more lovely than I had hoped:

I wanted it to be a #simplestamping card with just stamps, ink and paper. It always astounds me that with just 3 ingredients, you can make such beautiful things!

GOOD NEWS: The So Much Love set is actually one of 2 FREE sets that are included in the Get & Go Starter Kit promotion this month (September 2020)! Along with the free stamp sets come 2 packages of ready-to-go card kits that can be used for your first party!

It’s a wonderful opportunity to get the best deal AND start off strong for the holiday season!

Now you have another SIMPLE card idea to create with your new supples:

And it didn’t take long to make the card: Maybe 8 minutes? 4 of those minutes were fussy-cutting out the flower! This is a card ANYONE can make in a moment…and you’ll get one from me in your welcome package when you join my Stampin’ Family in September,.

Tinsel in a Tangle

August 11, 20202 Comments

Colors inspire me and ever since I got a glimpse of the #tgifc276 color challenge last Friday (and Lauren Alarid’s stinking CUTE holiday card using these unexpected colors), I’ve been thinking about it!

Here’s my take on this challenge featuring the “Don’t Stop Believin” stamp set from the August-December Mini Catalog: IMG_6611-(W2)

Isn’t that fun? Check out how to use the Lovely Labels Pick-a-Punch here!

If you start making your holiday cards in August, you won’t end up with your tinsel in a tangle in December! Try these tips:

Design your Christmas Card now!
Order the supplies (including adhesive and envelopes).
Cut all the card bases and other pieces while you are binge-watching Netflix (Umbrella Academy season 2 is out…) in September. Keep the pieces in a shoe box to make it easy when you have time for the next steps.
Stamp images on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Ask your husband to drive to your next adventure and assemble the cards in the passenger seat.
Buy cute postage stamps in October!
Make an address list and print labels (this will also come in clutch when your kids get married, as long as you keep it updated) before Thanksgiving.
Mail them the first week of December.

I guarantee that when you break it down into smaller steps, you’ll be relaxed to enjoy the Christmas Season!

IMG_6612-(W2)

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Don’t Stop Believin’ Cling Stamp Set

[153332]

$20.00

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[146987]

$8.75

Magenta Madness 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[153080]

$8.75

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[131197]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

2020–2022 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

$11.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147099]

$7.50

Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147276]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144600]

$9.00

Magenta Madness Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[153106]

$9.00

Bronze & Ivory Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154922]

$9.00

Lovely Labels Pick A Punch

[152883]

$23.00

Glitter Star Ornaments

[153543]

$8.00

Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

[146912]

$7.50

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Chinchilla Out with a Color Challenge

May 1, 20202 Comments

The first day of May 2020 feels like it needs some CHEERFUL colors, and the TGIF Challenges team delivered just what the doctor ordered:

This pIayful palette called for something light-hearted, and the Witty-Cisms stamp set was the first to come to mind- that chillaxing chinchilla image has been begging for me to ink it up!

IMG_5325-(W)

It was so adorable in just a simple color-block, that I wondered how it would look with a little texture. Grabbed two of my favorite embossing folders and made a stepped-up version:

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Which one do you like best?

I’ll be sad when this stamp set retires on June 2nd because it has such clever greetings paired with adorable drawings! If you love it as well, sign up for my Witty-Cisms VIRTUAL Class in the mail HERE before May 15th: It includes instructions and supplies for 6 cards, the stamp set, Everyday Label Punch and 4 Stampin’ Blends Markers. This Chinchilla card is a bonus one you can make at home now!

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