Jun 8, 2022 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, Pals Blog Hop |
Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!
This month, the theme is “CASE the Catalog” so the Design Team chose a card from the new Annual Catalog and has CASEd it with their own creative twist. We really hope that you are inspired by all the amazing creations the Pals are sharing with you! As you hop from blog to blog, we would love for you to leave a comment. You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
After looking at all of the fabulous samples in the new Annual Catalog, I chose one I wish I had designed. I didn’t deviate much from the original, because I love it “as is,” which you can see on page 103.
A “case” of Summer Shadows
The background is the first thing that caught my eye, and I re-created it with Watercolor Shapes stamped in Pool Party Ink on Basic White Cardstock. After making a few circles with two sizes of round stamps, I used the largest Deckled Rectangles Die for cutting. This layer was glued to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Next, I used eight Summer Shadows Dies to cut the leaves and flowers from Shimmery White Cardstock. I believe these were watercolored in the sample, but I used Stampin’ Blends in eight colors: Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Mint Macaron, Flirty Flamingo, Calypso Coral, and Petal Pink. After coloring, I glued the parts together, and attached them to the card front.
The heat embossed sentiment is from the Happiness Abounds Stamp Set. “Best wishes” was stamped in VersaMark on Thick Basic White Cardstock, sprinkled with Gold Embossing Powder, and set with the Heat Tool. After cutting with a Potted Succulents Die, I attached the sentiment with Dimensionals.
Finally, I added gold Metallic Dots (retired), but the current, Rustic Metallic Dots would work, shown in my Product List below.
More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on July 13th. Our theme will be “Create Your Own Background” when our Design Team creates a background using any technique they wish, such as stencils, stamping, watercolor, embossing but not DSP.
Until then, have fun in your craft space!
Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Ann Murray at Murray Stamps INK
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art. ***YOU ARE HERE***
- Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
- Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Jill Loveland at Simple Stamping
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Amanda Howard at Papercrafting With Amanda
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
My June Host Code Gift
Type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels in July.
150 self-adhesive pieces come in two sizes: 100 each: 3mm and 50 each: 4mm.
Be sure to check out the retiring products from the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog, where some are discounted 10-50%! Click here to go to my store, where you will see a pictured list under this banner.
Stampin’ Up! is having a special BOGO “kits” promotion this month. Kits are great, because everything you need, except scissors and glue, is contained in the box, along with written instructions.
Click here to see the kits:
Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you’ve been inspired.
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May 24, 2022 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, Pals Blog Hop |
Welcome to the Pals Fun Folds Blog Hop! We hope you enjoy the inspiration we have for you. You will find the lineup to the other great fun fold stampers at the bottom of my post.
I consider shaker cards “fun fold” cards, because they have something extra special going on. In this case, the Vintage Bottle Shaker Domes made accomplishing this very easy.
Shaker Bottle “just for you”
I began with a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. The largest Stitched Rectangles Die was used for cutting the layer of Awash In Beauty Designer Paper. This paper is gorgeous, and you can see all of the patterns by clicking on the picture in my Product List below.
Next, I used the fourth largest Stitched Rectangles Die to cut Basic White Cardstock, preparing for some “two-step” stamping. The bouquet is from the Bottled Happiness Stamp Set, which has two stamps to make the bouquet. First, I placed the white rectangle on the platform of the Stamparatus. Second, I positioned the flower stamp on the rectangle, then picked it up with the lid of the Stamparatus. Third, I inked the stamp with Blushing Bride Ink, and lowered the lid, pressing the ink onto the rectangle, which was held in place by a magnet. Fourth, I positioned the leaf stamp on top of the stamped flowers, and repeated the process with Pear Pizzazz Ink.
The sentiment is from the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set, cut with its Sentiment Silhouettes Die, and attached with Dimensionals. I stamped “just for you” in VersaMark on Thick Basic White Cardstock, sprinkled it with Gold Embossing Powder, and set it with the Heat Tool.
My May Host Code Gift
Type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder in June.
“The delicate design of the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder is subtle enough to match any project but it does not hold back on beauty. Leave the embossed look neutral to emphasize its texture, or get creative and use watercolor to accentuate the florals.”
SURPRISE!
There’s an exciting Starter Kit deal for May 3-May31! Become my team member with Stampin’ Up! for $99.00, and this is what you’ll receive: $125.00 in products of your choice + free shipping + all the fun of being part of a fantastic community + an additional $66.50 of 2022-2024 In Color products for FREE!
In Color Grid Paper #160009, Ink Pad Collection #161108, In Color 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock #159204, and In Color 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper.
Click here to JOIN.
I was smiling at my husband, and now I’m smiling at you! Thank you for visiting! Enjoy May, and have fun shopping!
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May 11, 2022 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, Pals Blog Hop |
Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!
This month, the theme is New 2022-2024 In Colors. We really hope that you will be inspired by all the amazing creations the Pals are sharing with you! As you hop from blog to blog, we would love for you to leave a comment. You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
To show off the new 2022-2024 In Colors, I chose a new bundle, Bottled Happiness. This bundle is especially fun for those who like punches, because it comes with the Vintage Bottle Punch. You can see the entire bundle in my Product List below.
I began by coloring with 2022-2024 In Color Stampin’ Blends on Perfectly Penciled Designer Paper, 4″ X 5 1/4″. The leaves were colored in Parakeet Party, and the flowers were colored in Sweet Sorbet.
Vellum Bottles
Next, I used the Orchid Oasis Stampin’ Blend to color the three bottles, which I punched from Vellum Cardstock with the Vintage Bottle Punch. I used three methods for attaching the see-through, Vellum bottles. The middle bottle was attached with smeared glue, the bottle on the right has two layers which hides the Dimensionals, and the one on the left has a label with Dimensionals beneath.
“Let’s get into the spirit” is from the Bottled Happiness Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink and cut with a Sending Die. The Sending Dies are from another new bundle, Sending Smiles, which will be getting lots of use!
After attaching the sentiment to the card front, and my art piece to the Starry Sky card base (8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″), my card was complete.
More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on [second Wednesday]. Our theme will be “New 2022-2024 In Colors” when our Design Team creates a project found in the new Annual Catalog and CASE it with their own creative twist.
Until then, have fun in your craft space.
Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
- Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
- Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art ***YOU ARE HERE***
- Jill Loveland at Simple Stamping
- Amanda Howard at Papercrafting With Amanda
- Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
- Lori Webb at Clever Copies
My May Host Code Gift
Type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder in June.
“The delicate design of the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder is subtle enough to match any project but it does not hold back on beauty. Leave the embossed look neutral to emphasize its texture, or get creative and use watercolor to accentuate the florals.”
SURPRISE!
There’s an exciting Starter Kit deal for May 3-May31! Become my team member with Stampin’ Up! for $99.00, and this is what you’ll receive: $125.00 in products of your choice + free shipping + all the fun of being part of a fantastic community + an additional $66.50 of 2022-2024 In Color products for FREE!
In Color Grid Paper #160009, Ink Pad Collection #161108, In Color 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock #159204, and In Color 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper.
I was smiling at my husband, and now I’m smiling at you! Thank you for visiting! Enjoy May, and have fun shopping!
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Apr 26, 2022 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, Pals Blog Hop |
Welcome to the Pals Fun Folds Blog Hop! We hope you enjoy the inspiration we have for you. You will find the lineup to the other great fun fold stampers at the bottom of my post.
For today’s “fun fold,” I wanted to share one of my favorites; the Double Z Fold card. I’ve decorated it with a new bundle from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog; Happiness Abounds, and Hues Of Happiness Designer Paper. This will be available May 3, 2022, and if you haven’t guessed, it’s also a favorite!
Double Z Fold
First, I cut a piece of 8 1/2″ X 11″ Gorgeous Grape Cardstock in half, 4 1/4″ X 11″, and scored it at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″. You can use the other half to make a second card.
The front panel was decorated with Highland Heather Cardstock, 2 1/4″ X 4″, cut with a unique, Blossoming Happiness Die.
The large panel was covered with a gorgeous floral from Hues Of Happiness Designer Paper, 5 1/4″ X 4″.
After gluing the panels, I cut a band for the bottom, 11″ X 1 1/4,” scored at 5 1/2″ and 2 3/4″. I decorated the band with three strips of Hues Of Happiness Designer paper. The long strip is 5 1/4″ X 1″, and the two shorter strips are 2 1/2″ X 1″.
The trickiest part of the Double Z-Fold is fastening the band. It seems odd, but the long section of the band is glued to the short front section. I find it easiest to apply glue to the folded band, because this exposes only the part that should have glue. Then, fold the card while adhering the band in place. I suggest having a “dry” run before applying glue.
“Happy Birthday” and “Wishing you all the happiness you can imagine,” are from the Happiness Abounds Stamp Set, stamped in Gorgeous Grape Ink on Thick Basic White Cardstock, cut with a Stylish Shapes Dies, and attached with Dimensionals. The Stylish Shapes Die Set is also in the new catalog, and will be available May 3, 2022.
For some added detail, I cut three flowers and a few leaves from the Hues Of Happiness Designer Paper, and attached them with glue or Dimensionals.
Incidentally, the Double Z-Fold card will fit right inside our Medium Envelopes. YAY!
My April Host Code Gift
Type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Pastel Pearls in May. There are 200, easy-to-use, adhesive-backed pearls in a pack; just peel and stick.
You’ll want to see our LAST CHANCE Products from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. Some products are discounted up to 50%. The list is way too long to view on my blog, so click the banner to go to my store. There you will see the items pictured with prices. Have fun shopping!
Along with the Last Chance Products list, Demonstrators were able to view a PDF of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. This PDF will be available for you May 3rd, and if you’ve ordered a minimum of $50.00 from me in the last year, I will mail you a physical copy. You should receive it by the end of April. Isn’t the cover enticing? The catalog has 188 pages of creativity; you’re going to love it!
The Wisteria Wishes Bundle and the Stylish Shapes Dies will be available May 3rd, when the catalog goes live.
I appreciate you, and thank you for visiting! Have a wonderful day, and enjoy shopping!
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Apr 13, 2022 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, Pals Blog Hop |
Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!
This month, the theme is Fabulous Flowers. We really hope that you will be inspired by all the amazing creations the Pals are sharing with you! As you hop from blog to blog, we would love for you to leave a comment. You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
The Flowing Flowers Stamp Set is a favorite from the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog. Today’s “clean & simple” card was easy to create with Sponge Daubers and a Stamparatus. If you aren’t familiar with the Stamparatus, click on its picture in my Product List below.
Flowing Flowers
First, I placed Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″, on the platform of the Stamparatus. Second, I attached the Flowing Flowers stamp on the lid and colored with Sponge Daubers and five colors of Ink. I started with the leaves and dots in Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive, then the flower in Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Polished Pink, in that order.
Third, I lowered the lid, pressing it to the paper, with each color, and repeated the process for the second flower. The Sponge Daubers can be rinsed clean with water, ready for new colors on your next project.
Next, I stamped “Just A Note,” from the Flowing Flowers Stamp Set, in Memento Black Ink on Basic White Cardstock. Then, I used an Ornate Layers Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals. This fabulous die set is retiring soon, so order now, at a reduced price ($29.60), while it’s still available.
To make the flowers pop, I glued my art piece to a Basic Black card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, and my “clean & simple” card was complete.
More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on [second Wednesday]. Our theme will be New 2022-2024 In Colors, with the Pals showcasing the brand new In Colors in the new Annual Catalog.
Until then, have fun in your craft space.
Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art ***YOU ARE HERE***
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Amanda Howard at Papercrafting With Amanda
- Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Jill Loveland at Simple Stamping
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
- Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Terri George at Stamp Me Crafty
- Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
My April Host Code Gift
Type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Pastel Pearls in May. There are 200, easy-to-use, adhesive-backed pearls in a pack; just peel and stick.
You’ll want to see our LAST CHANCE Products from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. Some products are discounted up to 50%.
Along with the Last Chance Products list, Demonstrators were able to view a PDF of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. This PDF will be available for you May 3rd, and if you’ve ordered a minimum of $50.00 from me in the last year, I will mail you a physical copy. You should receive it by the end of April. Isn’t the cover enticing? The catalog has 188 pages of creativity; you’re going to love it!
I appreciate you, and thank you for visiting! Have a wonderful day, and enjoy shopping!
Product List
Mar 22, 2022 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, Pals Blog Hop |
Welcome to the Pals Fun Folds Blog Hop! We hope you enjoy the inspiration we have for you. You will find the lineup to the other great fun fold stampers at the bottom of my post.
For today’s “fun fold,” I wanted to share my favorite gift card holder for springtime gifts. It’s good to have gift card holders on hand, no matter what time of year. Right?
Springtime Gift Card Holder
First, I chose Soft Succulent Cardstock for the card base, and cut a piece that is 7 3/4″ X 5″. Then, I scored it at 6″ and 2 1/2″.
Second, I cut the band 7 3/4″ X 1″, and scored it at 6 1/8″ and 2 1/2″. You want that extra 1/8 inch on the scoring, so the band will slide off and on easily.
To decorate the gift card holder, I cut two pieces of Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper: The bottom front is 4 3/4″ X 2 1/4″. The top front is 4 3/4″ X 1 1/2″.
I used the smallest Layering Circles Die to make a finger slot in the middle of the bottom front, then glued the right and left, inside edges, sealing the pocket.
Next, I cut one piece of Basic White Cardstock for the sentiment on the inside, 4 3/4″ X 1 1/2″.
The band is decorated with gingham from Pansy Petals Designer Paper, and a cute chick from the Easter Friends Stamp Set.
The chick was stamped in Mango Melody Ink on Basic White Cardstock, colored with a Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend, and cut with scissors.
I glued the band with the raw edge in front, and covered with the chick, which I attached with Dimensionals.
My March Host Code Gift
Just type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Checks & Dots Embossing Folders in April. They are perfectly sized to fit the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine that is 20% off the month of March.
I’m vacationing in the desert in March and April, but I have my Stampin’ Up! supplies, and I’ll continue working (playing).
Don’t miss our special sale this month!
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