Welcome to our All Star monthly blog hop for the Countryside Inn Suite! We are excited to share even MORE ideas than what we are offering in this month’s exclusive Video Class Bundle.
I am in love with the dies in this suite! And so my focus today is on the Countryside Corners dies which I’ve paired up with the Crafting With You Stamps and Dies (for their sentiments and fun imagery). Yes, I deviated a bit from the suite by using another stamp set. But I wanted to share how you don’t have to always keep suite products together when creating. I also stepped beyond the blue hues that are found in the papers of this suite. The blues are gorgeous (don’t get me wrong), but it really is okay to stray from the colors suggested by a suite’s pack of designer paper, too.
A few hours ago I shared live on YouTube and on Facebook step-by-step directions for creating fun card backgrounds with these layering dies. And now I’m sharing that video here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video by clicking here (or you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog post), scroll through the close-up photos that follow, check out the measurements & products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared in this video. Below are measurements, close-up photos, and a product list for what I demonstrated. (Please subscribe to my YouTube channel or tune into my events on my Facebook Page so you can get updates when I share and go live).
As you saw in the video, the main trick is consistent die-cutting of the “rings” with each sheet of colored cardstock. So make sure to keep those dies connected the same way throughout.
Products I used… a complete list of products I used is shown below, and everything is linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.
Measurements …
- Basic White Cardstock
- 4-1/4” x 8-1/2” scored parallel to short side at 5-1/2”
- Scraps for label or accent images
- Colored Cardstocks of your choice*
- Scraps large enough for die-cutting all connected dies at once
- Other Papers**
- Scraps for die-cutting Crafting With You shapes
Here are photos of a couple layered frame bases before cutting. As you can see they are simply mounted onto one base piece of white cardstock (the same color as the card base).
Here are photos of the finished cards.
Did you get your hands on this month’s bundle of video classes featuring products in the Countryside Inn Suite? Each month’s Video Class Bundle includes photos, imperial and metric measurements, complete product lists, and links to instructional videos for twelve projects designed by our team of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world. And they are exclusive to those who earn them or purchase them.
Here are peeks of the amazing projects in this May 2023 bundle. (Click here and scroll down to find information for how to get your hands on this month’s bundle.)
I hope you enjoyed what I shared!
Winners:
After live winners from last week’s live… Barbara Jones & Shirley Nicholson
This week’s live winners… Deborah Landau & Rosie Walker
Congratulations to these individuals!! If your name is above, be sure to reach out to me at stampyourartout@comcast.net to claim your prize.
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Now be sure to scroll down and click on the names of other hop participants in our team to follow the hop and see other creative project ideas featuring the Countryside Inn Suite. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see links and follow the hop.) I hope our ideas in this hop inspire your creativity!
CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT ADDED
Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of May 2, 2023 (while supplies last).
- Cost is $23 USD
- Use item number 162390 when ordering
- Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
- Click here for the instructional PDF
- This month’s kit includes:
- Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
- 9 coordinating envelopes
- Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
- One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
- Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
- Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
- Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade
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Product List…
LAYERING LEAVES CLASS THROUGH THE MAIL
My Layering Leaves Class To Go sold out in less than 3 days with over 300 registrants! Thank you. I was blown away. And I still have many asking. So I will offer this class again with signups starting June 9th. Watch for that announcement. And thank you for the wonderful response and the kind words that have been sent my way. Visit my 4/22/23 blog post for details on the class.
PRODUCT SHARES, SAMPLERS, & COLOR CLUBS
The new 2023-24 Annual Catalog debuts May 2nd. I have an amazing team of demonstrators with a few who offer great ways to get your hands on “tastes” of the new products. Click here for details and links.
KITS COLLECTION: CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT ADDED
Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Say hello to mountain landscapes and new colors with the Exploring In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit features nine outdoor-themed cards (three each of three designs) in Stampin’ Up!’s new 2023–2025 In Colors plus exclusive FREE stickers. Subscribe by May 10th to get this kit that celebrates good friends and great adventures! Want more? Get the cards & envelopes add-on (available 2 May while supplies last) that includes 18 cards (6 each of 3 designs) and continue your creative adventure! Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay (also the kit’s ink color), Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat
If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by May 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES
I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our May 2023 Countryside Inn Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Fresh As A Daisy Suite from the 2023-34 Annual Catalog will be available June 1st.
I get a 70’s vibe from these cards. Especially love the “You inspire me” one. Thanks Rachel for your inspiration on our All Star Video Bundle Design Team!
🤣 Yes…a little retro.
Is the country side Inn kit still available?
Are you asking about the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin kit? That was the June kit. And it already shipped to PP subscribers.