Tab Topper for a Tied-Up Card Closure

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022Leave a comment

The TGIF Challenge last Friday got me brewing up an idea to share, and today I did a live video on my FB page to demonstrate this unique card fold using the Delightful Tag Topper punch to tie it closed!

As long as I was crafting, I wanted to use some new products from the January-June Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration that both start tomorrow (January 4, 2022), so here’s the first card I demonstrated using the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper:

You can make this card with just a little space to write in under the top flap, or add a card that opens inside so you can compose a long love letter.

Then I flipped the card to a side closure and showed off the Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper that you can choose as a free Sale-a-Bration product with a $50 order. This cheerful paper coordinates with the Rainbow of Happiness stamp set in the J-J Mini Catalog, so of course you’ll want both!

This one is also a gift card holder, which would make anyone’s day more sunny:

I’ll post the supplies here tomorrow once the catalogs go live, but meanwhile, you can watch the video tutorial below or on my page:

Shake & Shine at Christmas Time

November 12, 2021December 31, 2021Leave a comment

The first idea that came to mind was a shaker card when I saw the #tgifc342 sketch, and the second idea was that it would be lovely in the #gdp317 color challenge:

I am participating in Stampin’ Up!’s virtual convention #onstageathome so as I was listening to a class, I had time to put my ideas to paper, so to speak!

I used Faux Snow from Dollar Tree inside my shaker and colored the white seam binding ribbon with my dark Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blend marker. Sometimes you have to pull pieces from multiple stamp sets to create what you imagined in your head, so the. sentiment is from the Banner Year stamp set (all supplies listed below) and stars came from the beloved Seasons of Fun set (remember to choose it as part of your host rewards when your order is over $150).

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all my stamping friends who have supported my business. I earned the following awards this year and it’s all courtesy of your friendship and loyalty. YOU are the best reward I could ever ask for!

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Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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$17.00

Banner Year Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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$17.00

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$8.75

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$9.75

Whimsy & Wonder 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

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$15.00

151770

$35.00

142314

$5.00

147106

$7.50

153118

$7.50

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

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$7.50

154889

$9.00

154289

$7.50

141825

$8.00

103683

$5.25

144108

$4.00

110755

$4.00

Pumpkin Thank You Card

November 8, 2021January 2, 2022Leave a comment

It was hard to sleep last night, so I imagined crafting with the colors from the #tgifc341 challenge: Very Vanilla, Pool Party and Pale Papaya. To be honest, it didn’t help me sleep, but it did make me excited to create this card for my FB Live today!

Can’t get enough pumpkins for the fall, and the daisies were a whimsical touch paired with my polka-dot pumpkin, don’t you agree? The background was hand drawn with Pool Party Stampin’ Blends markers. Don’t be afraid to make your own plaid!

Mixing up all your stamps and supplies can expand your creativity!

One of the best ways to get most of the supplies for this card is to take advantage of a November-only special for the Starter Kit: Choose $125 in products for just $75!

Not only do you get a great savings on your supplies, you’ll get a discount on future purchases and a chance to see if being a demonstrator works for you!

Product List

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

155052

$17.00

156477

$29.00

101650

$9.75

122924

$8.75

155668

$8.75

150673

$60.00

155432

$8.00

149517

$16.00

152462

$6.00

154894

$9.00

144108

$4.00

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!

Product List

Counting Sheep Cling Stamp Set (English)

156591

$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

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$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

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$8.75

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$8.75

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$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

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$7.50

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$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!