Can you stand one more Slice and Slide card? This one is very girly, all Pretty in Pink. I love working with In Colors because they are packed into so many collections – card stock, Designer Series Paper, markers, embellishments, you name it. It makes coordination so easy.
Stamps: Layers of Beauty, Bee My Valentine
Color Palette: Basic White, Memento Black, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop, Soft Seafoam
Accessories: 24-26 In Color Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Blends, 24-26 In Color Shimmer Gems, Stampin’ Dimensionals
This is only half of the Layers of Beauty stamp, but using it this way leaves plenty of room for the sentiment. I slipped some Petunia Pop in there with Pretty in Pink because, well, it needed the POP!
Layers of Beauty is a 24-25 Annual Catalog bundle. It comes with stamps, dies and a set of masks designed to making the shading easy. I chose to use Stampin’ Blends for this card, but the masks are simple to use and do a beautiful job.
I know it’s only February, but it’s time to start thinking about the end of the 24-25 Annual Catalog. (Sorry, it’s the way my brain works.) If you’ve been meaning to add this bundle to your shopping cart, Sale-a-bration is a great time to do that. If Layers of Beauty is available after the catalog ends, it will most likely not be available as a bundle. Just sayin’.
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Do you have trouble sending cards – and sending them on time? I am working on a new system featuring our gorgeous new Perpetual Calendar, but in order to make it work I need to have cards made. Why are the obvious things so hard?
Stamps: Bee My Valentine, Elements of Text, Happy Hibiscus, Spotlight on Nature
Color Palette: Basic White, Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock
Accessories: Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Happy Hibiscus dies, Watercolor Pencils, Petunia Pop Bordered Ribbon, 24-26 In Color Shimmer Gems, Stampin’ Dimensionals
I used a lot of different stamps to add visual texture, including the glorious Elements of Text. Have you added it to your crafty stash? You’re going to love it, I promise.
These colors aren’t super traditional, but they’re not too far off. What do you think? Do they work?
And do yourself a favor: add Elements of Text to your shopping cart and push the button. You’ll be so glad you did.
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The Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder is a bit of a sleeper. Just look at these gorgeous hearts – and the folder cuts out 9 at a time! Who knew? The Annual Catalog is full of surprises.
Stamps: Delightful Wishes, Bee My Valentine (inside)
Color Palette: Basic White, Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Poppy Parade
The white panel on the front of the card has a tab that slips between the Poppy Parade card base and the DSP. I used Tear ‘n Tape (aka TNT) on both sides of the tab to make sure it stayed put. Once it was secure, I added the layers of Flirty Flamingo and Poppy Parade.
This is a perfect Valentine for someone you love, but see often enough that there’s nothing more to say than “Happy Valentine’s Day”. There’s just enough room to sign your name with a bunch of X’s and O’s.
Go check out that Hybrid Embossing Folder. The hearts pop out in an assortment of designs and you’ll have a gorgeous stack to play with in a heartbeat. Throw in a package of Country Lace DSP while you’re at it – it goes with absolutely everything. And don’t forget – Sale-a-bration runs through February 28th. Get your free stuff cuz you deserve it.
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It’s May Day! And I’m thinking about SUMMER FRUIT. The Strawberry in the Ice Cream Swirl stamp set has been calling my name for days, and I’ve given it an entire month on my craft desk:
Color Palette: Basic White, Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lolly, Memento Black
Accessories: Stampin’ Blends, Masking Paper
The strawberry isn’t the focal point of the Ice Cream Swirl set, but I noticed it when I was editing my stamps to be current with the new 24-25 Annual Catalog. I’m a big fan of fruit in season, and we get beautiful strawberries from Upcountry Maui this time of year.
I masked the strawberries as I stamped them – I always stamp the middle first! After I colored them with my Blends, I thought it needed a little something more. I tried a bunch of options, but a little bird made me happiest, and you KNOW that’s how I make my decisions.
Thanks so much for visiting our little calendar mini hop! Please stop by to see what Cheryl and Crystal have created for May. We love to make these little calendars and share them with you.
The 24-25 Annual Catalog has finally arrived in the store! New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors!! Shop HERE. And now more than ever, don’t neglect the Online Exclusives – you’ll find more beautiful products that never appear in a catalog.
If you have EVER considered joining Stampin’ Up! this is your best offer! This is the richest offer we’ve seen, well, maybe forever! Your $99 USD lets you choose $125 worth of any available product PLUS a glorious assortment of the brand new 24-26 In Color products! Check this out before you place your first order this month. There’s no obligation to continue or to sell and there are no strings attached. Message me for details or learn more HERE.
The Best There Is, the May Paper Pumpkin kit, contains supplies for 9 cards and envelopes. It features woodgrain textures and masculine, earth tones . An exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 second quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by May 10th.
Paper Pumpkin subscriptions deliver ready-to-go projects to your doorstep every month, but you have ultimate control to skip or cancel 😱 if you decide it’s not for you. Stampin’ Up! also features an exclusive collection of kits that don’t require a subscription. Visit the Online Store to see what’s available.
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I know we haven’t even finished the leftover turkey, and the jolly old elf isn’t just waiting in the wings – he’s omnipresent! But I have a little sneak peek for Valentines that I hope you’ll enjoy:
Stamps: Bee My Valentine
Color Palette: Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Petal Pink, Memento Black, Black Stazon
One of my favorite Stampin’ Up! perks is our demonstrator-only events. Whether they’re in person, as was Backstage Leadership in Las Vegas, or online, as was our most recent Onstage@Home, our events are full of inspiration, comraderie and fun. AND we can order sneak peeks from the upcoming January-April mini 😁
This die from the Scallop Contours dies is just a little too wide for the Nested Treat Box, but with a little creating die cutting, I reduced the width. Cut the shape, then re-position the die over the shape at the size you want. Align the scallops on the shape with the scallops on the die and run it through the Stamp Cut and Emboss machine only until you’re halfway through the shape. Voila!
I fussy-cut these bees from the Designer Series paper and tucked them on the bottom of the box for a little “Easter Egg”.
If you’ve been a Stampin’ Up! demo or customer of eons, you might remember these buttons. I forget what they were called, but I have a few boxes of them in my “this might be useful someday” stash. They make PERFECT little feet for the Nested Treat box!
My bees have proper wings made from Vellum – I stamped them with Stazon and let them dry, then punched them with the Bee Builder punch. A little Wink of Stella gives them some shimmer (as a proper bee wing should have!
You’ll have to wait until January for this – unless of course you want to be a demonstrator. If you’re interested, reach out to me to learn more or proceed directly to GO!
The Last Chance list has dropped and there are some great deals! To see items Carrying Over, click HERE. To see Last Chance items from the September-December mini, click HERE. If you’d rather go straight to shopping, go to the Online Store.
Check out the brand new release of Online Exclusives. These limited edition products are sure to delight and inspire you! Shop HERE.
The December kit contains supplies for 9 beautiful cards and includes an acetate box for gifting. Keep it for yourself or share with your bestie – they’ll be grateful to have a card stash all year long! Subscribe HERE by December 10th.
Paper Pumpkin subscriptions deliver ready-to-go projects to your doorstep every month, but you have ultimate control to skip or cancel 😱 if you decide it’s not for you. Stampin’ Up! also features an exclusive collection of kits that don’t require a subscription. Visit the Online Store to see what’s available.
Our September – December Mini Catalog is nearing it’s last days – let me know if you need a copy, or shop online HERE!
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The Maui Stamper 