Welcome to my April Last Dance/Last Chance series! Today’s Last Chance bundle is Attention Shoppers, and I’m playing with that shopping cart. I used the same basic layout, but ended up with two rather different cards. See what you think.
Stamps: Attention Shoppers, Elements of Text, Translucent Florals
Color Palette: Basic White, Memento Black, Smokey Slate, Flirty Flamingo, Peach Pie
I die cut the bottles and shopping bag, then colored them to coordinate with my card. I’m still having a lot of fun using Stampin’ Write markers to splatter, but the only other embellishment is a tiny bow that’s held in place with a Glue Dot. The shopping cart is almost an embellishment all by itself!
Compare the first version with this second one. I’ve got plants in pots, an embossing folder as texture for the card base instead of stamped images, and some Designer Series Paper strips for additional texture. The bow is made from the 25-27 In Color Bordered Ribbon, which I cut into 3 strips and tied into a satisfyingly messy bow.
What do you think?
Either way, you’ll be happy to add Attention Shoppers stamps and dies to your crafty stash. Here’s a money saving tip: Instead of ordering the bundle, order the parts as individual items and save! Individually they’re on sale, but the bundle hasn’t been further discounted. You heard it here first!!
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Welcome to my April Last Dance/Last Chance series! I got a little carried away with myself and before I knew it, I had another version of Bird’s Eye View. It’s one of my favorites, so I shouldn’t be surprised. WARNING: This version includes Fussy Cutting.
Color Palette: Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Pebble Path, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wheat, Memento Black
Accessories: Paper Snips, Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Blends, Adhesive Back Solid Gems (retired), Stampin’ Dimensionals
For some reason I am obsessed with “flicks” from the Stampin’ Write markers. I’ll eventually get over it.
I colored the birds with Stampin’ Write markers and fussy cut the images. They’re pretty straightforward shapes, so the cutting is easy. I perched each bird on a little branch (HINT: place the birds on the panel before stamping the branch or adhering the birds to optimize the branch placement). I added a few gems and I was done.
The envelope and the inside of the card have a bit of basket texture from the new Textured notes stamp set. It’s kind of bird nesty, don’t you think?
Bird’s Eye View is available while supplies last. Don’t let these avian goofballs get away!
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Welcome back to my April Last Dance/Last Chance series! Bird’s Eye View was an early choice for me back in 2023, and I was delighted to have it in the catalog for a second year. But it’s time to make room for new birdies.
Color Palette: Basic White, Timid Tiger (25-27 IC), Darling Duckling (25-27 IC), Strawberry Slush (25-27 IC), Balmy Blue, Memento Black
Accessories: Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine, Circle dies (I used the retired Layered Circles), Window Sheets, Blending Brushes, Masking Paper, Stampin’ Write Markers, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals
I started by stamping each of the birds on Masking Paper and cut each one out with my snips. After stamping each bird on the card front panel I covered it with its masked image. I created a mask by using a circle die and a window sheet (I tried to punch it, but it was too thick and I was unhappy with the results). I used washi tape to secure the mask over each bird, then created a “color halo” with a Blending Brush. The Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends added a touch color to the wing on each bird.
I also stamped the “Make A Wish” sentiment from Ice Cream Swirl three times and cut out each word. I could probably have done it with one image, but I’m lazy and didn’t want to pay that much attention to my fussy cutting. There’s a few flicks from the Stampin’ Write marker around behind the sentiments.
I used the birthday cake image and sentiment from Attention Shoppers on the inside. And sharp eyes will notice that the front panel is on Stampin’ Dimensionals. I don’t remember the last time I made a card without them!
Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling and Strawberry Slush are 25-27 In Colors and will be available on May 7th. In the meantime, skit-skat-skoodle-doot* off to the store to pick up Bird’s Eye View, Attention Shoppers, and Ice Cream Swirl before they disappear for good!
*Any Chicka Chicka Boom Boom fans out there??
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It wasn’t my original intent, but this card turned out to be quite the girly card. ALL THAT PINK!!! Sometimes I surprise myself.
Stamps: Spotlight on Nature, Keeping Tabs
Color Palette: Basic White, Pretty in Pink, Granny Apple Green
Accessories: 24-26 In Color Designer Series Paper, Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Greetings of the Season dies, Stampin’ Write markers, Blender Pen, Pretty in Pink Bordered Ribbon, Transparent Adhesive Backed Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals
My original intent was to work with the Spotlight on Nature dies to see what I could do with them. I cut a circle from Pretty in Pink DSP from the Color Family pack, then cut a white ring with a larger circle to create a frame. I stamped the floral image from the Spotlight on Nature stamps onto a white card front, then layered the DSP with the opening over the image.
I used the marker to stamp method, coloring directly onto the stamp with my Stampin’ Write markers. Instead of filling in with Stampin’ Blends, I chose to use a Blender pen. The shading is softer and allows the details from the stamped image to show.
Need your own Spotlight on Nature bundle? Those dies are pretty awesome! Shop the Online Store.
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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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If you’re not on sunny Maui, you might need a bit of Sunshine and Rainbows today. How about a whimsical VW bus driving through your February DIY Calendar?
Stamps: Driving By (Sale-a-bration 2022v1), Paradise Palms
Color Palette: Basic White, Memento Black, Calypso Coral, Mango Melody, Gray Granite, Pear Pizazz, Old Olive, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series paper (Sale-a-bration 2022v1), Big Boss, Palms dies, Basic Borders dies, Stampin Dimensionals, Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Write markers, Watercolor pencils
I used the paper piecing technique with the bus. I stamped it once on one of the striped patterns from the Sunshine and Rainbow DSP, and then again on a piece of Basic White. I used Blends to color the top, wheels, bumpers and windows of the bus. Then I removed the top, wheels, bumpers and windows of the bus from the DSP version and adhered it to the Basic White version.
I made a road using the curve from the Basic Borders dies and the White Watercolor Pencil. I measured another piece of the Sunshine and Rainbows DSP to fit behind the bus and the road and used multipurpose glue to adhere all of those layers – except the bus, the bus had to be on Dimensionals.
If we ever stop carrying Stampin’ Dimensionals I will be unable to function.
The palms – oh my gosh, Stampin’ Up! has heard me mutter – those palms were inked with Stampin’ Write markers and cut out with the dies. It took me a hot minute to figure out how I wanted to line everything up, but lah-dee-dah, I am pretty pleased with the results! What do you think?
You can make your own Easel calendars with my handy-dandy print-yer-own pdf. It’s just $5 and I create one every year. Message me if you’re interested. There’s also a Pinterest board where you can find years of inspiration.
Speaking of inspiration, pop over and see what Cheryl and Crystal have done for February. And when you’re done, do yourself a favor and take yourself shopping (the Paradise Palms bundle is a great place to start) and then add that VW Bus to your order for free. You’ll thank yourself over and over! (Be sure to get the English version of Driving By, unless of course you happen to speak French.)
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We have so many great tropical themed products in the Online Store right now – and you can have this one for FREE! Tropical Vibes is a Sale-a-bration selection and my friends, it is gonna be a KEEPER.
Stamps: Tropical Vibes, Special Moments (both Sale-a-bration 2022v1)
Color Palette: Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow
Accessories: Wink of Stella, Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 2022v1), Linen Thread, Basic White Note Cards and Envelopes, Stampin’ Write markers, Stampin’ Dimensionals
And when you peek inside, the Tropical Vibes banana leaves are in there!! Or maybe they’re heliconia, or traveler palm, or red ginger…they’re all good! These images are DistINKtive stamps, and the layers of detail are gorgeous. The beauty of DistINKtive designs is that the layers are all in the stamp – it’s stamp-n-go!!
I used markers to color the pineapple so that I could have some shading in addition to the DistINKtive layering. I had to have some Stella, too. What good is a pine without Stella?
That Simply Marbelous DSP is a go-to resources for card making. It’s 6″ x 6″ paper, so it’s easy to store and easy to cut. There are 8 monochromatic sheets in 6 color ways: Balmy Blue/Misty Moonlight, Basic Gray/Smoky Slate, Blushing Bride/Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron/Bumblebee, Pool Party/Coastal Cabana, and Highland Heather/Gorgeous Grape. And our pre-cut, pre-scored Note Cards with Envelopes are just the right size for a thank you note!
Everybody loves FREE!! Choose FREE goodies from January 4 to February 28, 2022!! Shop HERE.
Before you place that order, consider the Very Best Deal – joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator! If you join by February 28, 2022, there’s a super opportunity. Choose 2 FREE stamp sets PLUS:
$125 additional product of your choice for $99
Free shipping on your kit
20% savings on your own purchases
6 months to try us out without risk – continue with just a $300 quarterly minimum
Earn Sale-a-bration and host rewards on RETAIL price not your discounted price
An incredible community of crafters
Early access AND sneak peeks (you know you want to know!)
Join by February 28th for those two free stamp sets! Message me if you have questions or want to chat.
Be sure to subscribe by February 10th for your Craft Escape in a box! 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. The February kit will make 9 playful cards with envelopes that you can tailor to your card-sending needs. Don’t wait!
I grew up in California, and the state flower, the California Golden Poppy, is an evocative memory of home. This image in the Flowers of Friendship set reminded me of those beautiful golden fields.
Stamps: Flowers of Friendship, Forever Fern
Color Palette: Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry, Basic White
Accessories: Flowers & Leaves punch, Hand Penned Designer Series paper, White 1/4″ Crinkle Seam Binding, Granny Apple Green dark Stampin’ Blend, Stampin’ Write markers, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Most people think of poppies as, well, poppy-colored, but California Poppies also grow in a glorious shade of yellow. I used Crushed Curry for the outline image of the flower (I used Stampin’ Write markers direct to the stamp) in order to make the petals more defined.
I colored the White 1/4″ Crinkle Seam Binding with my Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend. I was prepared to wait a bit to be sure the ink was dry, but between the soft, lightweight ribbon and the magic of alcohol markers, the ribbon was dry and ready to add immediately. I hope we *always* have White 1/4″ Crinkle Seam Binding!!!
I also fussy cut parts of each flower to layer them and add more dimension. The shapes are simple, so it’s not really fussy cutting – more like snip-snip-cutting!
I left the sentiment off this card, as I often do, so that I can customize it when I’m ready to send it. I’ll create a custom square envelope with coordinating DSP and add the extra postage to be sure it arrives. If you make your card a 4 1/4″ square, you can put it in our standard envelope and send it for the regular one ounce USPS rate.
This set is another great option for quick and easy cards. The images are simple to color, and the coordinating punch makes it easy to add a layer. Shop HERE to add it to your crafty stash!
Just 5 more days in the DSP sale! Save 15% on these gorgeous papers – you’ll be so glad you did.
Ah, I miss those days when May meant my collegians were headed home for a summer with good ole Mom and Dad! (Just to be clear, I DO NOT MISS paying collegiate tuition.)
I’m still trying to use my 2016-2018 In Colors – you’ll see a couple in this project.
Stamps: Flying Home (Occasions 2018)
Color Palette: Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum (16-18), Smokey Slate, Daffodil Delight, Pear PIzazz, Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo (16-18)
The bird houses were just a smidge (that is a scientific measurement and it means what it sounds like) too big for the calendar format. After scratching my head for a bit, I came up with the idea of stamping the images in Smokey Slate twice – once on the calendar, and once on a scrap. I fussy cut the houses and lifted them on dimensionals. I was really happy with the way it turned out.
I cut off the rooster weather vane and the little strings on the end of the banner because they were already on the calendar, and they would have been ridiculous to cut out. Even I have my limits.
Cheryl and Crystal have May calendars to inspire you as well – check them out and let them know what you think!
Need Occasions goodies before the catalog ends on May 31? Shop HERE.
If you’ve been waiting for the Git ‘er Done tag, this is your lucky day:
Stamps: Merry Patterns (Host Exclusive October and November)
Color Palette: Whisper White, Basic Black, Old Olive
Accessories: Ornate Tag Topper Punch (retired), Merry Little Christmas DSP, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Stampin’ Write Markers
This is punch, stamp, stamp, stick, draw, done! The Merry Patterns stamp set is really easy to align (one of The Very Best Features of photopolymer stamps!) and it’s forgiving if you’re slightly off, too. I made narrow strips of Multipurpose-Adhesive-Sheet-backed DSP and it was super fast to stick them on the bottom of the tag. I used a Stampin’ Write marker to draw lines on either side of the DSP strip instead of layering with card stock – it’s so narrow you don’t even see it.
I did a version of these in Real Red, but I wasn’t quick enough with my camera and they’re all out the door!
I’m a little behind sending January birthday cards, but when this one arrives I hope I’ll be forgiven my tardiness!
Stamps: Tasty Truck (Sale-a-bration 2017)
Color Palette: Â Whisper White, Basic Grey, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral
Accessories: Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Up! Watercolor pencils, Wink of Stella Clear, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, A Little Foxy DSP Stack, Bermuda Bay 1/8″ Stitched Ribbon
I had a fabulous time coloring that truck, because I let my creative spirit run free. Â Some of it is done with Stampin’ Write markers, some with Stampin’ Up! Colored pencils, some were smoothed with the Aqua Painter, and there’s a liberal dose of Stella adding sparkle to the whole thing!
The Little Foxy DSP is PERFECT behind this truck, and finding it in my stamp room was absolutely serendipitous. (Miraculous, even.) Â The DSP inspired this treatment on the inside of the card:
I’m pretty happy with the way this turned out. My creativity needed a boost and this fun stamp set was just the thing to do the job.
LATE BREAKING NEWS FROM STAMPIN’ UP! Â Watercolor pencils have reached a significant backorder status and will not be available to order after noon on January 26th (MST – that will be 9am HST). Â If you want to be on the backorder list, place your order ASAP. Â
Tasty Trucks is free with a qualifying purchase during Sale-a-bration. Â Shop HERE to learn more!
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