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Monday, September 21, 2020

 It's a sale...

            It's a Stampin' Up sale...

It's a Stampin' Up Sale on stamp sets in our CURRENT annual catalog!


Start creating your Wish List and Stock up on stamp sets at a stellar price! For one day only, you can purchase select cling and photopolymer stamp sets at a 15% discount. This short, stamp-tacular sale only happens once a year—you won’t want to miss out on these super savings! Sale Starts at 2:00 am on 23rd September for 24 hours ONLY!!!

So...you don't stay up until 2:00 am for ANY sale?

No problem, text me your list of stamp sets you want for 15% less and I'll place your order.  Your request plus payment information must be provided to me by 

9:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22nd (that's tomorrow night)


Of course, if you'd rather order on the Stampin' Up website, that's fine!  

Please remember to use my Hostess Code shown above, if your list is under $150.  

Below is the list of stamp sets that will be on sale...some of my favs!  So if you purchase my favs (ones with ***), I'll send you some card ideas which use those stamp sets.  And of course,  I'll send them FREE! 

                                        I'll be looking for your text!

        15% Off Stamp Set Sale - 24 Hour ONLY!

Wednesday, September 23!
 
Gorgeous Posies Cling Stamp Set (En)
Gorgeous Posies Cling Stamp Set
$19.00
ONLY $16.15!
 
Way To Goat Cling Stamp Set (English)
Way To Goat Cling Stamp Set
$19.00
ONLY $16.15!
Loyal Leaves Cling Stamp Set
Loyal Leaves Cling Stamp Set
$23.00
ONLY $19.55!
 
His Love Cling Stamp Set (English)
His Love Cling Stamp Set
$22.00
ONLY $18.70!
 
 
Sending Sunshine Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Sending Sunshine Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
 
Senior Years Cling Stamp Set (English)
Senior Years Cling Stamp Set
$20.00
ONLY $17.00!
Walk In The Woods Cling Stamp Set (English)
Walk In The Woods Cling Stamp Set 
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set (English)
A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Comfort & Hope Cling Stamp Set (English)
Comfort & Hope Cling Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set
Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set
$22.00
ONLY $18.70!
Hooray To You Cling Stamp Set
Hooray To You Cling Stamp Set
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
 
Zany Zebras Cling Stamp Set
Zany Zebras Cling Stamp Set
$19.00
ONLY $16.15!
 
Here's A Card Cling Stamp Set
***Here's A Card Cling Stamp Set
$22.00
ONLY $18.70!
Whiskey Business Cling Stamp Set (English)
Whiskey Business Cling Stamp Set 
$19.00
ONLY $16.15!
 
Drybrush Cling Background Stamp
Drybrush Cling Background Stamp
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
 
Campology Cling Stamp Set
Campology Cling Stamp Set
$22.00
ONLY $18.70!
Queen Anne's Lace Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Queen Anne's Lace Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
 
Stacked Stone Cling Background Stamp
Stacked Stone Cling Background Stamp
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
 
Massive Thanks Cling Stamp Set
Massive Thanks Cling Stamp Set
$22.00
ONLY $18.70!​​​​​​​
 
Camouflage Cling Background Stamp
Camouflage Cling Background Stamp
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
 
Moving Along Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Moving Along Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
 
Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English)
Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set 
$19.00
ONLY $16.15!
 
Textured Essentials Cling Stamp Set
Textured Essentials Cling Stamp Set
$23.00
ONLY $19.55!
 
Borders Abound Cling Stamp Set
Borders Abound Cling Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
From All Of Us Cling Stamp Set (English)
From All Of Us Cling Stamp Set 
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Game On Cling Stamp Set (English)
Game On Cling Stamp Set 
$19.00
ONLY $16.15!
 
Seaside View Cling Stamp Set
Seaside View Cling Stamp Set
$19.00
ONLY $16.15!​​​​​​​
 
Pretty Parasol Photopolymer Stamp Set
***Pretty Parasol Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.00
ONLY $13.60!
 
Zoo Globe Photopolymer Stamp Set
Zoo Globe Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
 
Basket Of Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set
Basket Of Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
Many Mates Cling Stamp Set (English)
Many Mates Cling Stamp Set
$23.00
ONLY $19.55!
 
My Meadow Photopolymer Stamp Set
My Meadow Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Celebration Of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set
Celebration Of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Framed For You Cling Stamp Set (English)
Framed For You Cling Stamp Set
$19.00
ONLY $16.15!​​​​​​​
 
Snow Front Photopolymer Stamp Set
Snow Front Photopolymer Stamp Set
$22.00
ONLY $18.70!
 
Make A Difference Photopolymer Stamp Set
Make A Difference Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00
ONLY $22.95!
Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)
Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
 
Tags Tags Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)
Tags Tags Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Dandelion Wishes Cling-Mount Stamp Set
***Dandelion Wishes Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00
ONLY $17.00!
 
Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set
Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)
Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set 
$18.00
ONLY $15.30!
Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set
Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
Family Party Photopolymer Stamp Set
Family Party Photopolymer Stamp Set
$22.00
ONLY $18.70!
 
To A Wild Rose Photopolymer Stamp Set
To A Wild Rose Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.00
ONLY $22.10!
 
Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set
Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
 
Bloom & Grow Photopolymer Stamp Set
Bloom & Grow Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.00
ONLY $22.10!
Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set
***Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Embrace Each Moment Cling Stamp Set
Embrace Each Moment Cling Stamp Set
$22.00
ONLY $18.70!
 
Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set
***Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Beautiful Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set
Beautiful Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set
$22.00
ONLY $18.70!
 
Friend Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set
Friend Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Special Someone Photopolymer Stamp Set
Special Someone Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
ONLY $14.45!
Nature's Beauty Cling Stamp Set
Nature's Beauty Cling Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)
Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set
$22.00
ONLY $18.70!
 
Inspiring Iris Photopolymer Stamp Set
Inspiring Iris Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00
ONLY $17.85!
Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
***Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set 
$16.00
ONLY $13.60!
 
Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
***Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set
$18.00
ONLY $15.30!
Grace's Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Grace's Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set
$18.00
ONLY $15.30!
High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set
High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.00
ONLY $22.10

Saturday, September 19, 2020

 FRIDAY FANCY FOLD # 5

Welcome to Friday!  It's finally Friday when we can look forward to the weekend -- fun with family, sleeping in late, shopping, going to church, watching football and movies on TV, eating out or ordering in, and crafting!

This week we'll be working on an easy Fancy Fold.  Not only is it easy to make, you can use all types of DSP (Designer Series Paper), your favorite cardstock, and several different sentiments to complete a card whether it's for a birthday, anniversary, get well, thank you...etc.  It's just your selections that make the card unique.  Here is my sample of the finished card:





Begin by selecting a DSP and two coordinating cardstock papers. I am using the leaves paper from the Forever Greenery DSP package and Cinnamon Cider and Mint Macaroon cardstock. You will also need whisper white or very vanilla cardstock (whichever matches your DSP)  and three different sizes of circle punches or dies.  Make sure that your sentiment fits in the smallest of the circles.  

Cut one piece of the Cinnamon Cider cardstock 6 7/8 inches by 5 1/2 inches for the card base. Also cut one piece of Cinnamon Cider 3 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches to be the flap.  Score the card base at 4 1/4 inches.  And the flap at 2 1/4 inches.

Next, cut the DSP for the front panel 5 inches by 2 1/8 inches.  Also, cut a piece of the DSP 3 inches by 2 1/4 inches.  

Out of the Mint Macaroon cardstock, cut a piece 5 1/4 inches by 2 3/8 inches for the front panel and another piece for the flap at 3 1/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches.

Cut a piece 5 1/4 inches by 4 inches in whisper white or very vanilla (whichever matches your DSP).  This piece is for the inside of the card.




Fold the flap on the scored line at 2 1/4 inches. Glue the smaller scored side to the back along the edge of the Whisper White (or Very Vanilla).  Glue these pieces to the inside of the card so that the flap can fit over the front of the card.  (Refer to pictures). Then glue the DSP on the Mint Macaroon cardstock and then glue this to the flap.



Glue the larger DSP piece on the Mint Macaroon mat for the front cover. Fold the front cover on the scored line.  Glue the matted DSP onto the front cover. (Refer to pictures.)





Stamp the sentiment on a piece of white whisper (or very vanilla) cardstock and using the 1 1/2 inch circle punch, punch out the saying.  Punch a 2 inch circle of Cinnamon Cider and a XXXXX inch circle of Mint Macaroon.  Layer and glue the three circles. Then glue the circles to the front flap completing the card.  (See finished card below.)




Let me know you thoughts of this card and please share any cards you create using this same pattern.  

Can't believe October will soon be here.  I'll be adding more posts holiday cards I'm creating.  So keep checking back, add your comments, and keep crafting!  

Friday, September 11, 2020

NEW PAPER PUMPKIN RELEASE!  

Be sure to order this kit before it's gone!  Holiday kits are often sold out quickly!  Order now! 

Use this link to order:  https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2232820




The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit has been thoughtfully released in preparation for the season of spreading joy. October’s Paper Pumpkin kit was designed to bring people together—connecting them with one another and spreading joy with each other around the world! With die-cut sentiments in English, French, and German, you can send holiday cheer to your friends across the globe—in their language. After you receive your kit, join the Joy of Paper Pumpkin Facebook group to make the most of this month’s kit.

Details

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes.
  • Kit includes die-cut pieces in English, French, and German. This will allow you to create cards you can use to connect with other customers and demonstrators around the world—in their language! 
    • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
    • Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • Coordinating Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Sea Foam

Subscribe to the October 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit from 11 September to 10 October at 

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/demoid=2232820

 FRIDAY FUN FOLD #4

This Fancy Fold card is really simple to create, yet it looks very complicated.  I appreciate Stampin' Up Demonstrator, Jackie Bolhuis, for showing how this card can be created.  You can easily make two cards at the same time, which is always a plus.  In this sample, I made the two cards very similar.  However, you can easily make a Thank You card and a Birthday card (or whatever combination you desire) by merely changing the DSP.  

Start with a standard 8 1/2 X 11 inch piece of cardstock.  In this sample, I used Early Expresso.   Cut the cardstock by placing the point of one corner of the cardstock on the cutting edge at the top of your cutter and the diagonal corner on the cutting edge at the bottom of your cutter.  To make it fit, you may need to remove the scorer blade from your Trimmer/cutter.  This cut will create two identical triangle pieces.  Below is a picture of one piece of the cut cardstock. 


Score each diagonal piece at 5 1/2 inches on the long side and 4 1/4 on the short side.  Fold top corner piece down along shorter side so point meets the bottom right.  Flip card over and fold triangle on right side left toward other long horizontal side. Fold sides so they meet as shown in the picture below.




By folding each side along score lines, you will create a rectangular piece inside that measures 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 inches.

Now fold the second large triangle which was formed when you cut the cardstock diagonally in half.  This creates the second of two fold card bases.

To finish the first card, select two pieces of Designer Series Paper (DSP) that coordinate with the card base. In this sample, Guilded Autumn DSP was used.  Cut the DSP into two pieces of 5 1/4 X 4 inches.  Cut these two DSP pieces into rectangles, just as you cut the cardstock (corner to corner) so you have two triangles of each of the different DSP. of a total of four (4) DSP triangles.  In the sample below, note the two triangle DSP pieces used on opposite sides to create the two fancy fold cards.




The card is made of two triangles covered with the Guilded Autumn DSP.  One triangle is covered with leaves and acorns and the other triangle is covered with brass embossed DSP.

Cut a piece of coordinating cardstock for the inside in the size of 4 X 5 1/4 inches.  The sample has Mint Macaroom cardstock matted by Very Vanilla cardstock which measures 3 3/4 X 5 inches.  Finish the outside using various embellishments.  

This sample was finished using two ovals cut using the Layered Oval dies. The Very Vanilla oval was stamped using the verse from the Beautiful Autumn stamp set.  That oval is popped up with Dimensionals.   The ovals are glued to the front.  Be careful to only glue a portion of the cardstock as it is placed on one side of the triangle.  This allows for the card to be opened.  Using Faux Suede Trim, a bow was added to the oval.  Then using the punches from the Autumn Punch pack, punch various small leaves and acorns (matching the DSP) and add them to the oval.




On the inside, add some punches leaves and acorns to decorate the bottom corner of the Whisper White cardstock piece which was matted on the Mint Macaroon cardstock.  Note how the triangle pieces lay flat and extend from the left side and downward.





The additional triangle card base is decorated with the same DSP and die cut ovals.  However, Faux Suede Trim is not added.  Punched leaves and acorns were place between the Mint Macaroon oval and the Very Vanilla oval.  The inside of the second card was left blank.

This sample was created using the Beautiful Autumn Bundle (155189) from the Holiday Mini catalog on page 46.  Other items such as the cardstock, Layer Oval Dies, and the Faux Suede Trim are shown in the 20020 -2021 Annual Catalog.

I hope you enjoy making these Fancy Fold cards.  I'd love to see your creations....expecially if you used different cardstock and DSP.  Keep creating and SHARE!