When my new products from the 20-21 Annual Catalog arrived last week, I opened them all up so I could share them during a couple box opening broadcasts. And when I opened the Whale of a Time 6×6 designer paper, I KNEW I had to make one of those 3-Panel Scenery Z-Fold cards! So I gathered up the items from the Whale of a Time Suite (shown below)…
…and I came up with these cards. This turtle one is easiest to make.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Pacific Point Cardstock
5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 1-1/4” and 4-1/4”
Blackberry Bliss Cardstock
2-1/4″ punched circle
Whisper White Cardstock
1-13/16” (or just over 1-3/4”) x 5-1/4”
Whale of a Time Designer Paper
6” wide x 5-1/4” tall – cut into 3 sections 2-1/4” wide, 1-5/8” wide and 2-1/8” wide
2″ punched circle
Pool Party Sheer Ribbon
19″
Directions…
Stamp sentiment on Whisper White strip.
Tie on ribbon.
Then assemble card by attaching panels in this order: Whisper White strip, left designer paper panel (add while card is closed to make sure it covers the Whisper White strip), right designer paper panel, and then the middle designer paper panel. (Click here to see my how-to video for this type of fold for a little extra direction. Just keep in mind that my measurements for the pieces in the video are a bit different.)
Add the Blackberry Bliss 2-1/4″ circle. Then add the punched turtle designer paper piece.
It’s that easy. AND it shows off those fabulous designer paper scenes.
This second one with the whale is a bit more challenging but oh so fun.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Basic Black Cardstock
5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 1-1/4” and 4-1/4”
2-1/4″ punched circle
Whisper White Cardstock
1-13/16” (or just over 1-3/4”) x 5-1/4”
2″ punched circle
Whale of a Time Designer Paper
6” wide x 5-1/4” tall – cut into 3 sections 2-1/4” wide, 1-5/8” wide and 2-1/8” wide
2-1/2″ x 3/4″ (cut from the 3/4″ x 6″ piece) scored at 1/2″, 1″, 1-1/2″, and 2″.
Whale image punched from another designer paper piece
Directions…
Stamp sentiment and bubbles on Whisper White circle.
Form the pop-up piece for the whale by folding the small designer strip into a 4-sided tube.
Then assemble card by attaching panels in this order: Whisper White strip, left designer paper panel (add while card is closed to make sure it covers the Whisper White strip), right designer paper panel, and then the middle designer paper panel. (Click here to see my how-to video for this type of fold for a little extra direction. Just keep in mind that my measurements for the pieces in the video are a bit different.)
Add the Basic Black 2-1/4″ circle. Then add the sentiment circle piece.
Attach the pop-up 4-sided tube piece so that the two back sides attach to the middle and right designer paper sections of the card. (Make sure the card can open and shut when attaching this piece.)
Then add the whale using a Glue Dot or two on the tail. (Again make sure the card can open and shut when attaching this piece.)
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STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINES You’ll see the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the new 20-21 Annual Catalog. They are not available quite yet. But they are coming soon! I’ll let you know when I have more details.
BLISSFUL BLOOMS TO-GO CLASS Registration is open for my Blissful Blooms Paper Pumpkin Palooza!! I’m excited to bring you some top-notch Blissful Blooms kit make-n-takes in a retreat-to-go format. How fun that you can get all these goodies delivered right to your mailbox. AND you can set aside a time to create that works into your schedule. Here are peeks of the 8 cards. CLICK HERE for more information. CLICK HEREto fill out the registration request form. (Hurry though…registration is nearing capacity!)
PICK A FREE BUNDLE WITH YOUR STARTER KIT IN JUNE! June 3-30 is a great time toget the Stampin’ Up!® Starter Kit. During those dates select any stamp/tool bundle from the new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog as a FREE add-on! Pick from ONE stamp and punch bundle (p. 168–169) or ONE stamp and die bundle (p. 173-179) from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog. The starter kit price still remains the same – $99 + tax for up to $125 worth of products (your choice). But during this promotion, you can also get a free bundle. How awesome!
EXTRA STAMPIN’ REWARDS IN JUNE! June 3-30 is a great time to have a $250+ order! Anyone who hosts a party or shops during the month of June will receive $25 extra in Stampin’ Rewards with a qualifying order* of $250+! This extra rewards promotion runs June 3-30, 2020.
The qualifying amount must be reached with commissionable merchandise prior to shipping and tax.
Additional Stampin’ Rewards for this promotion will only be awarded once per order.
The order can be a workshop, customer, online or demonstrator order.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 bundle of twelve June 2020World of Good SuiteTutorials which are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the new Peony Garden Suite will be available July 1st!
A PEEK AT JUNE’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The upcoming June 2020 exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine! Watch the video to see more!! Coordinating Colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, White, and Gold.Kit contains supplies for 8 full size cards (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″).
MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.
ORNATE GARDEN MEGA TUTORIAL BUNDLE I took part in a mega tutorial bundle group where everyone involved contributed a project tutorial using products in the newly released Ornate Garden Suite. Each project includes instructions, photos, imperial and metric measurements, and complete product lists. Click here to learn how you can get this entire bundle of 90 great ideas.
“You Are Always a Celebration!”
Who wouldn’t want a card that said that? The Field of Flowers Stamp Set was one of my “must haves” from this year’s new Annual Catalog. The words are wonderful and can be put together to create a variety of phrases, the images are sweet, AND there’s a fun Confetti Flowers Border Punch that coordinates with it!
Here is a sweet card design you can create using these products.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products I used linked to where you can find them in my online store.
PDF Tutorial…Click here to access and download a direction sheet for this card.
Measurements…
Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
4-1/4″ x 11″ scored parallel to the short end at 5-1/2″
3-5/8″ x 4-7/8″
Whisper White Cardstock
3-3/4″ x 5″
Scrap for punching 2-1/4″ Circle
Highland Heather Cardstock
Scrap for stamping and punching flowers
Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding
15″
Directions…
Emboss the card base piece. Stamp a set of tiny flowers onto the Highland Heather scrap using Gorgeous Grape ink.
Turn the Confetti Flowers Border Punch upside-down, line up the images, and punch. Stamp the grass/stems image with Garden Green ink onto the punched out 2-1/4” Whisper White Circle. Use this circle as a guide and stamp the sentiment images in Garden Green ink along the bottom of the Soft Sea Foam card layer. Stamp the inside sentiment.
Attach the 3-5/8″ x 4-7/8″ Soft Sea Foam layer to the Whisper White layer. Add the ribbon tying the bow off to the right. Add the stamp circle with Dimensionals. And shift the ribbon if needed. Adhere this entire section to the front of the card using Dimensionals.
Finish off the card by adding the punched flowers and rhinestones.
Interested in this stamp set/punch bundle? You can get it as your free bonus bundle pick with your Starter Kit order this month. See the “PICK A FREE BUNDLE...” offer below.
As of last night, I have only 13 spots remaining for my Blissful Blooms Paper Pumpkin Palooza To-Go Class. If you have been thinking about signing up, I encourage you to do so soon. CLICK HERE for the details of this event. It’s like a crafting retreat that comes to you in the mail! The cards you’ll make are gorgeous!! And you’ll get some awesome product with this class as well. You WILL be sad if you miss out. Just sayin’.
Thanks for stopping by!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINES You’ll see the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the new 20-21 Annual Catalog. They are not available quite yet. But they are coming soon! I’ll let you know when I have more details.
BLISSFUL BLOOMS TO-GO CLASS Registration is open for my Blissful Blooms Paper Pumpkin Palooza!! I’m excited to bring you some top-notch Blissful Blooms kit make-n-takes in a retreat-to-go format. How fun that you can get all these goodies delivered right to your mailbox. AND you can set aside a time to create that works into your schedule. Here are peeks of the 8 cards. CLICK HERE for more information. CLICK HEREto fill out the registration request form.
PICK A FREE BUNDLE WITH YOUR STARTER KIT IN JUNE! June 3-30 is a great time toget the Stampin’ Up!® Starter Kit. During those dates select any stamp/tool bundle from the new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog as a FREE add-on! Pick from ONE stamp and punch bundle (p. 168–169) or ONE stamp and die bundle (p. 173-179) from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog. The starter kit price still remains the same – $99 + tax for up to $125 worth of products (your choice). But during this promotion, you can also get a free bundle. How awesome!
EXTRA STAMPIN’ REWARDS IN JUNE! June 3-30 is a great time to have a $250+ order! Anyone who hosts a party or shops during the month of June will receive $25 extra in Stampin’ Rewards with a qualifying order* of $250+! This extra rewards promotion runs June 3-30, 2020.
The qualifying amount must be reached with commissionable merchandise prior to shipping and tax.
Additional Stampin’ Rewards for this promotion will only be awarded once per order.
The order can be a workshop, customer, online or demonstrator order.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 bundle of twelve June 2020World of Good SuiteTutorials which are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the new Peony Garden Suite will be available July 1st!
A PEEK AT JUNE’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The upcoming June 2020 exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine! Watch the video to see more!! Coordinating Colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, White, and Gold.Kit contains supplies for 8 full size cards (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″).
MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.
ORNATE GARDEN MEGA TUTORIAL BUNDLE I took part in a mega tutorial bundle group where everyone involved contributed a project tutorial using products in the newly released Ornate Garden Suite. Each project includes instructions, photos, imperial and metric measurements, and complete product lists. Click here to learn how you can get this entire bundle of 90 great ideas.
#APaperPumpkinThing
Welcome to our monthly “A Paper Pumpkin Thing” blog hop! See what I have to share. Then check out all the other blogs in the hop to see additional creative alternate paper crafting project ideas that we each came up with using the contents of the May 2020 A Kit In ColorPaper Pumpkin kit. To follow the hop and see other creative project ideas, simply scroll down and click on the names of other hop participants. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see the hop.)
Here is a photo of the intended projects from this month’s kit: 8 full-size (5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″) and 4 note card size (5″ x 3-1/2″) cards – 4 of 3 kinds.
I’ve already shared a few other alternate projects using the contents of this kit on May 20th.
Today I have a fun automobile “Happy Birthday” note card and a coordinating scrapbook page to share.
Products I used for these projects… See below for a complete list of extra products I used linked to where you can find them in my online store.
You may have seen a peek at the note card in Paper Pumpkin’s monthly newsletter that was shared yesterday. Well here are the details on how to make it. ?
First I cut Balmy Blue and Basic Black Cardstock scraps with these Garage Gears Dies: four of the gear that is circled (save two for the scrapbook page) and one of the “ovalish” shape (you’ll use half for the card and the other half for the page).
I then lined up my Balmy Blue “ovalish” shape on top of one of the medium clouds from the kit. I drew a light pencil line, cut along that line, and then cut that top piece into two to create the windows of the automobile. (You can use the other side to make a set of windows for the car on the scrapbook page.)
For each of the wheels, I carefully fussy-cut all the way around to make them smooth.
I stuck the wheels and windows on and then added a couple Gold Gilded Gems. I then used the finished automobile as a guide for stamping the road with the medium “U-shaped” stamp on the vellum piece (which also comes in the kit). I used StazOn Ink so it would dry quickly on the vellum. But I made sure to clean off my stamp right away to minimize the staining.
I attached the automobile with Dimensionals. Then I adhered this vellum layer to the note card base using adhesive hidden under the automobile.
To finish it off, I stamped the inside and added more Gilded Gems.
Making my page was similar in many ways, but I used Memento Tuxedo Ink since I wasn’t stamping directly onto vellum. Memento is water-based and cleans off the stamps better.
I started by adding my layered photo mats:
Basic Black Cardstock – three pieces that are 6″ x 4″
Vellum Cardstock – three pieces that are 6-1/4″ x 4-1/4″
After assembling the automobile, I used it as a guide and then stamped my road. On the left I stamped the large “U” first, connected the medium “U” above that, then connected that one to the small “U”. On the right I stamped the medium “U”.
For my vellum banners I placed them where I wanted them (after stamping the road), added the Gilded Gems, then with Glue Dots strategically placed under the vellum where the gems sat, I connected the vellum banners and then added them to my 12×12 Just Jade Cardstock with more hidden Glue Dots.
I added the title piece and the automobile with Dimensionals.
I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today!
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 June 10th for the next kit…
A PEEK AT JUNE’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The upcoming June 2020 exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine! Watch the video to see more!! Coordinating Colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, White, and Gold.Kit contains supplies for 8 full size cards (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″).
Product List…things you might need/want in addition to the May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit to make these projects.
die-cutting machine
ruler & pencil
PICK A FREE BUNDLE WITH YOUR STARTER KIT IN JUNE! June 3-30 is a great time to get the Stampin’ Up!® Starter Kit. During those dates select any stamp/tool bundle from the new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog as a FREE add-on! Pick from ONE stamp and punch bundle (p. 168–169) or ONE stamp and die bundle (p. 173-179) from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog. The starter kit price still remains the same – $99 + tax for up to $125 worth of products (your choice), but during this promotion, you can also get a free bundle. How awesome!
EXTRA STAMPIN’ REWARDS IN JUNE! The brand new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog is going live on June 3, 2020, and we’re having a celebration! Anyone who holds a party or shops during the month of June will receive $25 extra in Stampin’ Rewards with a qualifying purchase of $250+! Extra rewards promotion runs June 3-30, 2020.
The qualifying amount must be reached with commissionable merchandise prior to shipping and tax.
Additional Stampin’ Rewards for this promotion will only be awarded once per order.
THE NEW 2020-21 ANNUAL CATALOG DEBUTS JUNE 3rd by Noon Mountain Time! Click here for dates about transitioning into the new catalog AND to find out how you can get your hands on the new 2020-21 Annual Catalog.
THE 2019-20 RETIRING PRODUCTS CLICK HERE for more detailed information and to access the lists and links about products that are discontinuing. Be sure to take a good look at the retiring products list so that you don’t miss out on getting items that you have wanted. Some things sell out quickly! (There are already a few that are gone for good.)
Product Giveback Stampin’ Up! is offering an opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic. Click here to purchase the Share Sunshine Product Giveback PDF Download packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing. Stampin’ Up! is donating 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 in a series of five fabulous months! Our bundle of twelve May 2020 Best Dressed Suite Tutorials are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the a suite from the new 2020-21 Annual Catalog will be available June 1st!
MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.
ORNATE GARDEN MEGA TUTORIAL BUNDLE I took part in a mega tutorial bundle group where everyone involved contributed a project tutorial using products in the newly released Ornate Garden Suite. Each project includes instructions, photos, imperial and metric measurements, and complete product lists. Click here to learn how you can get this entire bundle of 90 great ideas.
My Stampers With Art group had some fun with a sketch challenge recently. Have you seen those card (and page) sketches out there? They are just too fun. You get a visual idea of what your creation should become, but you then use the products you have on hand to make it come alive. Here is the sketch challenge we used: Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #264.
And here are some of the cards we came up with. I hope these ideas provide some creative inspiration for you! Those that made each card are mentioned in the watermarks of the photos. A big thank you to all of the creators! The one I made is at the bottom along with my measurements, tips and supply list.
Here is the one I made with the By the Dock Bundle (stamps and dies). As some of you know, my parents live on a lake in Northern Minnesota, so I HAD to get this bundle. I love it, but I hadn’t created much with it until now. So you can imagine how happy I was when I discovered that the stamps and dies are carrying over into the new catalog. (If you are considering getting these, you should order them now though while they are being offered at a bundle so you can save 10%. The bundle offer is not carrying over.)
If you would like to recreate this card, here are some details below.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Basic Black Cardstock
4-1/4″ x 11″ scored parallel to the short edge at 5-1/2″
Seaside Spray Cardstock
4-1/4″ x 4″
3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″
Basic Gray Cardstock
4-1/4″ x 3″
Smoky Slate Cardstock
Scrap for stamping and die-cutting boat
Vellum Cardstock
2″ x 3″
Scrap for punching 2″ diameter circle
Silver Foil Sheets
Scrap for die-cutting two 2-1/4″ long oars
Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon
5-1/2″
Tips…
Measure one inch up on the right side of the 4-1/4″ wide Seaside Spray piece and the 4-1/4″ wide Basic Gray piece. Cut diagonally from that point to the bottom left corner. Emboss the Basic Gray, then cut a one inch strip from the top.
Attach the Basic Gray embossed strip to the ribbon, attach this to the Seaside Spray piece about 3/4″ from the top. Wrap the ribbon ends to the back of the Seaside Spray piece. Then add the vellum banner and the Basic Gray angled piece before attaching the front of the Basic Black card base.
Position the stamped vellum circle where it will be. Then attach the rhinestones and the bottom oar to the vellum. Remove from the card, then add Glue Dots to the back where they will be hidden behind the rhinestone and oar.
I hope this sketch challenge inspired you to try a layout of your own.
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
THE NEW 2020-21 ANNUAL CATALOG DEBUTS JUNE 3rd by Noon Mountain Time! Click here for dates about transitioning into the new catalog AND to find out how you can get your hands on the new 2020-21 Annual Catalog.
THE 2019-20 RETIRING PRODUCTS CLICK HERE for more detailed information and to access the lists and links about products that are discontinuing. Be sure to take a good look at the retiring products list so that you don’t miss out on getting items that you have wanted. Some things sell out quickly! (There are already a few that are gone for good.)
A PEEK AT JUNE’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The upcoming June 2020 exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine! Watch the video to see more!! Coordinating Colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, White, and Gold.Kit contains supplies for 8 full size cards (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″).
Product Giveback Stampin’ Up! is offering an opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic. Click here to purchase the Share Sunshine Product Giveback PDF Download packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing. Stampin’ Up! is donating 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 in a series of five fabulous months! Our bundle of twelve May 2020 Best Dressed Suite Tutorials are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the a suite from the new 2020-21 Annual Catalog will be available June 1st!
MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.
ORNATE GARDEN SUITE RELEASED EARLY A beautiful new suite of products from the upcoming 2020-21 Annual Catalog was released early! You can get your hands on these products now. Click here for the informational flyer. Click here to shop these products online.
ORNATE GARDEN MEGA TUTORIAL BUNDLE I took part in a mega tutorial bundle group where everyone involved contributed a project tutorial using products in the newly released Ornate Garden Suite. Each project includes instructions, photos, imperial and metric measurements, and complete product lists. Click here to learn how you can get this entire bundle of 90 great ideas.
When the new Ornate Garden Suite became available, I created quite a few cards. One of my favorites was this one.
I wanted the raised flowers in the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder to really stand out. So I inked up the background side of the folder before inserting the Mango Melody cardstock and embossing. And I loved the results!
I created a few more versions of this card using other colors, and then I demonstrated this card in my latest Online Paper Crafting Class on Facebook this past Wednesday. Then I uploaded the recording of this class onto my YouTube channel (since I know not everyone is ON Facebook) and shared it here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video (you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog), scroll through the close-up photos, check out the products list below (keeping in mind that some of these products will be leaving soon), 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 this Impressed Color card I demonstrated.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store. (Some of these products are retiring soon: Painted Glass Stamp Set, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, and 3D Embossing Folder Plate.)
Measurements…
Basic Black Cardstock
4-1/4” x 11” scored parallel to short end at 5-1/2”
Whisper White Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting three flowers
Mango Melody Cardstock
2” Circle
Two pieces that are 4” x 5-1/4”
Granny Apple Green Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting three branches (one border)
Here are close-up photos of the card I demonstrated and the other ones I shared in my video.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today! Which one is your favorite?
If you ARE on Facebook, I invite you to “like” then “follow” my page so you can get updates when I share and when I go live. My next FB Live will be on Wednesday, May 6 at 11 AM Central Time. Hope you can join me!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products!
Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
Product List
Towel & water for cleaning embossing folder
Die-cutting/embossing machine – New one coming soon!
THE NEW 2020-21 ANNUAL CATALOG DEBUTS JUNE 3rd by Noon Mountain Time! Click here for dates about transitioning into the new catalog AND to find out how you can get your hands on the new 2020-21 Annual Catalog.
THE 2019-20 RETIRING PRODUCTS CLICK HERE for more detailed information and to access the lists and links about products that are discontinuing. Be sure to take a good look at the retiring products list so that you don’t miss out on getting items that you have wanted. Some things sell out quickly! (There are already a few that are gone for good.)
A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The upcoming May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit includes supplies to make 8 full-size cards and 4 note cards and will feature the new 2020–2022 In Colors! This means that Paper Pumpkin subscribers will be among the first to get their hands on new In Color products. And that’s just the beginning of things to love about this kit! Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight, Pumpkin Pie, and Purple Posy.Kit contains supplies for 8 full size cards (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) and 4 note cards (3-1/2″ x 5″). April 27th update…The May kit was so popular that it is already sold out!
Product Giveback Stampin’ Up! is offering an opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic. Click here to purchase the Share Sunshine Product Giveback PDF Download packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing. Stampin’ Up! is donating 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 in a series of five fabulous months! Our bundle of twelve May 2020 Best Dressed Suite Tutorials are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the a suite from the new 2020-21 Annual Catalog will be available June 1st!
MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.
ORNATE GARDEN SUITE RELEASED EARLY A beautiful new suite of products from the upcoming 2020-21 Annual Catalog was released early! You can get your hands on these products now. Click here for the informational flyer. Click here to shop these products online.
ORNATE GARDEN MEGA TUTORIAL BUNDLE I took part in a mega tutorial bundle group where everyone involved contributed a project tutorial using products in the newly released Ornate Garden Suite. Each project includes instructions, photos, imperial and metric measurements, and complete product lists. Click here to learn how you can get this entire bundle of 90 great ideas.
After making this adorable and unique diagonal-lidded box, I decided to challenge myself and adjust the measurements to eliminate wasted paper and cardstock – basically to make this box more doable for a class setting or for someone who wants to make several of them for wedding favors, party gifts, etc. Julie’s box measures 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ x 1-3/8″. My version measures 2-3/8″ x 2-3/8″ x 1″.
After adjusting the measurements, I then used this project idea as a team make-n-take in my February Stampers With ART online gathering and presented these two versions.
I already shared one of those versions (the one with the Lily Impressions designer paper) on March 29th along with its measurements, a product list, and the promise to share a how-to tutorial video soon. Woo hoo! The video is now ready as you will see below! And the second one I shared with my team is shown below in more detailed photos. (I used the Poppy Parade designer paper for that one.)
I made two more smaller boxes using the super festive Birthday Bonanza designer paper, images from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set, and some heat embossing. I demonstrated one of these in my latest Online Paper Crafting Class on Facebook this past Wednesday. Then I uploaded the recording of this class onto my YouTube channel (since I know not everyone is ON Facebook) and shared it here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video (you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog), scroll through the close-up photos, check out the 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 the Birthday Bonanza box I demonstrated.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Birthday Bonanza Designer Paper
Two pieces that are 5-3/4” x 3-3/8” scored parallel to long side at 1” and then scored in on each end (parallel to short side) at 2-3/8”
Scrap for punching 2” Circle piece
Basic Black Cardstock
4-1/4” x 4-1/4” scored 15/16” in on all 4 sides
Scrap for punching Starburst shape
Scrap for stamping and punching sentiment
Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
19”
Here are more close-up photos of the boxes I demonstrated and/or shared in my video.
If you missed the link above, click here to see the box demonstrated by Julie DiMatteo from The Paper Pixie.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!
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THE NEW 2020-21 ANNUAL CATALOG DEBUTS JUNE 3rd by Noon Mountain Time! Click here to get more details and to request your copy.
THE RETIRING PRODUCTS LISTS GET POSTED ON APRIL 22nd around 1 PM Mountain Time. Be sure you are on my mailing list and subscribed to my website so that you can get that information right away. Another area where I share information like that quickly is my Facebook Page.
ORNATE GARDEN SUITE RELEASED EARLY A beautiful new suite of products from the upcoming 2020-21 Annual Catalog was released early! You can get your hands on these products now. Click here for the informational flyer. Click here to shop these products online.
ORNATE GARDEN MEGA TUTORIAL BUNDLE I took part in a mega tutorial bundle group where everyone involved contributed a project tutorial using products in the newly released Ornate Garden Suite. Each project includes instructions, photos, imperial and metric measurements, and complete product lists. Click here to learn how you can get this entire bundle of 90 great ideas.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 in a series of five fabulous months! Our bundle of twelve April 2020 Botanical Prints Medley Tutorials are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered.
A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The upcoming May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit includes supplies to make 8 full-size cards and 4 note cards and will feature the new 2020–2022 In Colors (which will be revealed April 24)! This means that Paper Pumpkin subscribers will be among the first to get their hands on new In Color products. And that’s just the beginning of things to love about this kit! Coordinating Colors: new 200200-22 In Color, Purple Posy. Kit contains supplies for 8 full size cards (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) and 4 note cards (3-1/2″ x 5″).
You won’t want to miss this kit! Click here to activate your subscription by May 10th for this May 2020 kit.
MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.
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