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DIY SEPTEMBER 2024: BEE MINE

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Right now in my garden, the bees are very busy, and they’ve inspired my September DIY Calendar for 2024. I reached for Bee My Valentine, because it’s so much more than a Valentine set.

  • Stamps: Bee My Valentine
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Gray Granite, Memento Black
  • Accessories: Bee Builder Punch, Nature’s Sweetness DSP, Classic Matte Dots, Glue dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals

There are multiple Bee-Faces to choose in this set, but this one is my favorite and I keep going back to it.

The wings are stamped and punched from the Nature’s Sweetness DSP to add a little sparkle. I also stamped off the Gray Granite ink when I added the honeycomb to the background. And I like to use glue dots to assemble the bee wings and antennas because they give me a little wiggle room to make adjustments in placement and angle.

With all the amazing new products coming with the September – December mini catalog on Wednesday, it’s easy to overlook the inspiration that’s sitting right there in your craft room. Take a look on your shelves – what hasn’t seen ink lately?

Cheryl and Crystal have sweet September calendars for you too – please stop by and see what they’ve done this month.

If you need supplies for your fall projects, please shop the Online Store.

Have you explored our Online Exclusives? We have great products that you won’t find in a catalog, but can easily discover in the Online Store. Take a look and see what you’ve been missing.

The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is Autumn Abundance. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features copper foil details and a watercolored ephemera pack. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by September 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.

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! 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.

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SEASIDE WISHES WITH CORAL STARS

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Can you imagine a better choice for a Maui Stamper card? Seaside Wishes is full of gorgeous waterfront images, and that So Swirly Embossing Folder fits right into the theme. I put that bundle on my 24-25 Annual Catalog shopping list the moment I spotted it.

  • Stamps: Seaside Wishes
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Basic Beige, Lost Lagoon, Calypso Coral
  • Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, So Swirly Embossing Folder, Seaside Wishes dies, Seaside Wishes Hybrid Embossing Folder, Country Lace DSP, Linen Thread, Blending Brush, Stampin Dimensionals

This is one more card using our Hybrid Embossing Folder magic. If you choose not to put the dies into the folder, you’ll have a lovely embossed image to work with, but I love those sand dollars and knew I wanted to cut them out.

I chose Calypso Coral – a pretty bold color – for the sea stars, since the rest of the card was soft and neutral. Even Lost Lagoon seems subdued in comparison, and the contrast really works for me. I hope you think so too!

A jaunty row of little sea stars is the perfect accent for the envelope, and I might have slipped a few inside the card as well. Have fun with the details!

And if you need supplies for this card or any other project you’ve got going, I’m so appreciative when you shop the Online Store.

It’s time to redeem your Bonus Days coupons! The code is in an email sent to the same address you used to place your order. You can use multiple codes on a single order.

Select Designer Series papers are 15% off while supplies last!

The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is Autumn Abundance. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features copper foil details and a watercolored ephemera pack. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by September 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.

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! 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.

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CHANGING LEAVES with COUNTRY WOODS

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I am smitten with our Hybrid Embossing Folders, although it took me a while to realize just how they work. This layout is inspired by Alanna Wharf, a Stampin’ Up! Artisan team member. Her version is light and dreamy, but I took an earthier, more autumnal direction.

  • Stamps: Changing Leaves
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana
  • Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Changing Leaves dies, Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder, Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder, Country Woods DSP, Nature’s Story DSPBasic Beige Bordered Ribbon, Linen Thread, Faux Leather Trim (retired), Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin Blends, Stampin’ Dimensionals

The Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder leaves that lovely texture on the leave in addition to cutting it out. If you haven’t explored our Hybrid Embossing Folders, I highly recommend them!

I used one of the leaf stamps from Changing Leaves to create a subtle bottom border inside the card – I used Crumb Cake ink, and stamped it off before applying it to the interior panel.

If you look carefully at the photo below, you’ll see the embossing folder with the dies inside of it and something yellow. That’s washi tape, a crafter’s good friend. I made multiples of this card, and taping the die directly to the embossing folder makes sure everything is perfectly aligned every time.

I was able to cut just this one leaf with a 4″x4″ square of DSP. It makes me very happy when numbers work out that way – I got 9 leaves from each sheet of DSP with pieces left over!

Shop the Online Store for Changing Leaves and Country Woods – it’s one of the Designer Series Papers that’s on sale all month.

It’s time to redeem your Bonus Days coupons! The code is in an email sent to the same address you used to place your order. You can use multiple codes on a single order – have some fun with it!

Select Designer Series papers are 15% off while supplies last !

The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is Autumn Abundance. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features copper foil details and a watercolored ephemera pack. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by September 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.

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! 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.

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LAYERS OF BEAUTY: LEMON LOLLY

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Are you ready for one more Layers of Beauty card? I hope so – I find this image irresistible!

  • Stamps: Layers of Beauty, Changing Leaves
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Memento Black
  • Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Perennial Postage Dies, Layers of Beauty dies, Layers of Beauty Masks, Changing Leaves dies, Blending Brushes, Masking Paper, Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs, Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack

The sentiment and that sweet oval panel are from Changing Leaves. I’ve recently added that bundle to my stash and find myself reaching for it more often than I expected – especially considering we don’t really have autumn here in the islands. (We DO have seasons, that’s a topic for another day.)

I masked the edges of the smaller Perennial Postage die and gently brushed it with Lemon Lolly ink. It brings a postage stamp to mind, but it also adds a 3rd mat layer without any additional weight or thickness. And I LOVE the Iridescent Discs because they are FLAT FLAT FLAT. (They match much better than it appears in the photo.)

Even though I’ve used the same image from the bundle each time, to my eye, the different color palettes make each one so different from the last. I hope you enjoy Layers of Beauty as much as I do!

Are you ready to take the leap? Shop the Online Store – and don’t forget to pick up a few Blending Brushes while you’re there.

It’s time to redeem your Bonus Days coupons! The code is in an email sent to the same address you used to place your order. You can use multiple codes on a single order – have some fun with it!

Select Designer Series papers are 15% off while supplies last !

The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is Autumn Abundance. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features copper foil details and a watercolored ephemera pack. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by September 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.

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! 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.

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HEARTFELT HEXAGON: A MANLY CARD

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This simple layout can be anything you need – a true Swiss Army Knife design. Change the color palette and the DSP and you could have a child’s card, a feminine girlfriend card, or even a thoughtful sympathy card. The options are endless.

  • Stamps: Heartfelt Hexagon, Everyday Greetings, Greetings of the Season
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Pebble Path, Memento Black
  • Accessories: Hexagon Punch, Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine, Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder, Country Woods DSP, 23-25 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots, In Color Textured Ribbon (retired), Stampin’ Dimensionals

I discovered that the hexagon stamp can be a little tricky to line up on a block. Since it’s an open stamp, the edges move around a bit and when you go to punch it, if it’s not perfectly “squared” it doesn’t fit. I solved the problem by lining up the stamp on top of the punch – put the side that you use to stamp directly onto the punch and have the flat side facing up. Then place your block on top of the flat part and carefully peel the stamp off the hexagon. Try it, it works!

The sentiment uses two Online Exclusive stamp sets, Everyday Greetings and Greetings of the Season. Between the two, just about everything you might want to say is covered.

My apologies about yet another retired ribbon. You could substitute the Pebble Path Jute Trim, and that would be even more manly. I need to clear out my trim drawer.

I usually make my mats pretty tight, so that Basic White panel is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″. That means the DSP is 4″ x 5 1/4″, and if you make the embossed piece 2 1/4″ tall and the DSP piece 3″ tall, they’ll butt up nicely to each other. I like to make my DSP panels 4″ wide so that I can cut 3 across on a 12″ piece of patterned paper. And my favorite Country Woods DSP is still on sale in the Online Store!

Select Designer Series papers are 15% off while supplies last !

It’s time to redeem your Bonus Days coupons! The code is in an email sent to the same address you used to place your order. You can use multiple codes on a single order – have some fun with it!

The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is Autumn Abundance. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features laser cut card fronts and an ephemera pack. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by September 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.

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! 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.

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LAYERS OF BEAUTY: SOFT PINK TO BERRY

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Layers of Beauty has been all over my craft desk (hint hint, you may see it again!).

  • Stamps: Layers of Beauty, Something Fancy
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Bubble Bath, Moody Mauve, Berry Burst, Gray Granite, Pebble Path, Memento Black
  • Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Layers of Beauty Dies, Something Fancy Dies, Deckle Rectangles Dies, Layers of Beauty Masks, Stampin’ Brushes, Country Lace DSP (on sale August 2024!!), Pebble Path Jute Trim, Naturals Adhesive Back Sequins, Stampin’ Dimensionals

You’re not going to find leaves that color in nature, but frankly Scarlett, I don’t give a dang. (PG-13 Blog). And I think those sequins are from the archive (aka the “retired box”) but the Naturals Sequins are current, and they would work. Full disclosure from the Maui Stamper!

Coloring intricate designs with our masks is easy. Every masks is numbered, although you can go rogue and choose your own sequence. There’s a handy-dandy notch on each successive mask to help you align with precision. The system produces results that make you feel like a Stampin’ Rock Star. Want to be a SRS? Shop the Online Store for your own Layers of Beauty Bundle – it’s addictive.

It’s time to redeem your Bonus Days coupons! The code is in an email sent to the same address you used to place your order. You can use multiple codes on a single order – have some fun with it!

Select Designer Series papers are 15% off while supplies last – including Country Lace!

The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is Autumn Abundance. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features laser cut card fronts and an ephemera pack. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by September 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.

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! 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.

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DIY AUGUST 2024: SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE

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I’m late to the Spotlight on Nature party, but I think my first effort makes up for my tardiness. The floral image is a teeny tiny bit too big for my calendar, but I persevered because it’s really all about the butterfly. Tell me what you think:

  • Stamps: Spotlight on Nature
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Daffodil Delight, Peach Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Memento Black
  • Accessories: Stampin’ Blends, Paper Snips, Wink of Stella, Multi-purpose glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals

The images are all colored with Stampin’ Blends – I like to finish them up by taking the lightest blend and using the brush end to smooth over the entire image. The butterfly got a little Wink of Stella to add sparkle (you can see it better below) and I cut a second wing with my snips to add dimension to the butterfly.

That second wing has a body just like the one stamped directly on the calendar. I used a little multi-purpose glue to adhere the two bodies and tucked a couple of narrow pieces of dimensional behind the body on the back of the wing to make sure it stood up from the calendar.

Crystal, Cheryl and I love to create these calendars for you each month. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

And if you are late to the Spotlight on Nature party as I was, shop the Online Store.

It’s time to redeem your Bonus Days coupons! The code is in an email sent to the same address you used to place your order. You can use multiple codes on a single order – have some fun with it!

Time for Cake is the August Paper Pumpkin kit. It includes everything you need for 9 birthday cards and envelopes, and features rose gold accents and a bonus stamp set!. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by August 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.

Coming Soon! On August 6th, select Designer Series papers will be 15% off while supplies last! Make your list and order early – you don’t want to miss your fave 😁

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! 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.

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UNDER THE MOON

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Sometimes a simple card is all you need. The focal image on my Under the Moon card is a single layer with just a few embellishments. It’s matted onto a dry embossed card base, and the entire project is complete in 15 minutes or less. Does that work for you?

  • Stamps: Under the Moon
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Daffodil Deight
  • Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, So Swirly 3D Embossing Folder, Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins, Dauber, Stampin’ Dimensionals

I stamped the “ocean” part 3 times – upside down, left and right – and added another layer on the inside of the card to carry the theme forward. Be sure to use a Stampin’ Pierce Mat or the Glass Mat Studio (now available!) with these photopolymer/distINKtive stamps for the best results. I tapped in the “sun” using a dauber and some Daffodil Delight ink.

Are you a Quick and Easy crafter, or an ALL THE THINGS Crafter? I confess to being more of the latter, so Q&E can be very satisfying. Under the Moon is a sweet addition to anyone’s crafty stash – see it in the Online Store.

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! 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.

Just a few more days to earn Bonus Days certificates – and that means just a few more days until you can spend them!

Time for Cake is the August Paper Pumpkin kit. It includes everything you need for 9 birthday cards and envelopes, and features rose gold accents and a bonus stamp set!. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by August 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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LAYERS OF BEAUTY, SHADES OF PURPLE

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Creating a card with masks is such a satisfying project. The Layers of Beauty bundle includes a set of 5 masks that will make you feel oh-so-talented. This version is in shades of purple:

  • Stamps: Layers of Beauty
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Memento Black
  • Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Layers of Beauty dies and masks, Deckle Rectangle dies, Something Fancy dies, Blending Brushes, paint brush, Ink Refill, Purple Fine Shimmer Gems,Iridescent Striped Trim, Stampin’ Dimensionals, washi tape (pattern doesn’t matter, it’s for securing the mask)

Don’t be put off by that list of supplies! Once you have everything out, this is a very relaxing and enjoyable process. Stamp a stack of that big, beautiful floral and get busy – you’ll love creating new color combinations!

Pro tip: Use a light hand with the blending brush, especially with Old Olive and Highland Heather. I used Highland Heather with masks #2 and 3, but kept it verrrrry light on #2 and was more generous on mask #3. I also added a bit of Gorgeous Grape on mask #3 in the center of the flowers. There’s no rule that says only one color per mask!

I’ve tried all the techniques for splatters, and paint-brush-with-diluted-ink is my favorite. I can control the intensity of the color by changing the ink to water ratio. I also like having control over number and size of the splatters based on how much water I load onto the brush. “Control” is a loose word here: be certain your craft desk is free of anything you don’t want splattered before you start! IYKYK.

Free Shipping has been extended through end of business Mountain Time TODAY, July 24. Shop the Online Store for Layers of Beauty and All The Things 💜 You’ve got just a few more days to earn BONUS coupons for August!

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! 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.

Stamp + Die bundles are discounted an additional 10% in June. Treat yourself and save – there’s something for everyone. See them HERE.

Time for Cake is the August Paper Pumpkin kit. It includes everything you need for 9 birthday cards and envelopes, and features rose gold accents and a bonus stamp set!. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by August 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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