Happy Happy HAWWWWMP Day!! Yep – it’s mid-week and you’re at the top of the hill. It’s a downhill slide to the weekend from here! 🙂
Weekends are fun. Everyone likes weekends!
And…new stamp sets and dies – swarming with uber-cute-and-stinkin’-adorable chickens are ALSO fun. And everyone ALSO likes THEM! Which means everyone is going to LOVE this new bundle that you’re going to be able to get on 2 Feb! It’s called the Hey Birthday Chick bundle! Now – Hey Birthday Chick is already IN the Jan- Jun 2021 Mini Catalog (page 52 if you’re looking). But – in a couple of weeks (or…right NOW if you’re a Demonstrator or JOIN NOW!) – you’ll be able to get the Hey Birthday Chick DIES! I’ve used this new bundle today – with some Dandy Garden 6″ x 6″ DSP. Take a look-see:
The layout for this one comes from the CAS Colours & Sketches challenge.
I started with a piece of Mossy Meadow card stock for the card front. From a piece of Dandy Garden 6″ x 6″ DSP I cut two rectangles with the second-largest of the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and adhered them to the panel with Liquid Glue.
Then I pulled out the Hey Birthday Chick dies, cut a Bumble Bee sentiment (how cool is that?!?) and adhered it to the card front with Liquid Glue.
On a piece of Whisper White (Basic White will for sure work, too!), I stamped the cute chicken and balloon image from Hey Birthday Chicken in Early Espresso. I also stamped the balloon part on a piece of Blackberry Bliss Dandy Garden 6″ x 6″ DSP. Using the die in the Hey Birthday Chicken set to cut the chicken and balloon. I fussy cut the DSP balloon and colored over the lines with my Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker, then popped it over the stamped balloon with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I colored the chicken with my Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo and Bumble Bee Stampin’ Write Marker.
Using the fence die in Hey Birthday Chicken Dies I cut an Early Espresso fence. I also cut three “feed sacks” – one each in Bumble Bee, Mossy Meadow and Crumb Cake.
I adhered the fence and three “feed sacks” with Liquid Glue – then popped the chicken and balloon over top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I decided my chicken was a hen – and needed a hair bow – so I cut one (yes, it’s in the die set!) from the same Dandy Garden 6″ x 6″ DSP paper and stuck it in her hair with Liquid Glue. And…the card front was done!
On the inside, I stamped a second Hey Birthday Chick image in Early Espresso ink on a piece of Whisper White (or Basic White). I colored it with Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo and Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blend Combos and Bumble Bee Stampin’ Write Marker. I also stamped the image on the Dandy Garden DSP and fussy cut just the cupcake liner, which I adhered with Liquid Glue over the stamped image. Then I stamped a second sentiment in Bumble Bee.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to Mossy Meadow and Bumble Bee mats and then into my Blackberry Bliss card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done.
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got the fun chicken and cupcake image on the front…
…and more of the Dandy Garden 6″ x 6″ DSP on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! You know, I loved the Hey Chick set when it was part of 2017 Sale-A-Bration and these little guys and gals in the Hey Birthday Chick set are all similar to those guys! And…add in the totes-adorbs Hey Birthday Chick Die set….and you’ve got a winner!
And – we’re ALSO going to see the return of Hey Chick. With dies of its own!
I hope you like and…are adding the whole shootin’ match to your I-gotta-get-it list!!
If you’d like to recreate these cards, all the products and card cuts are listed below!
TTFN
M
P.S. If you want it RIGHT now – joining as a demonstrator is a great plan – there’s some awesome bennies to joining during Sale-A-Bration 2021 (or anytime, really!). Check out the deets down below and then – if you want some chickens in your coop sooner rather than later….AND 20% off everything – give me a holler! 😉
HOST CODE FOR 1 JAN – 15 JAN: BBPADBD6
Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift (AND the Monthly Card Tutorial) from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in any active Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets! See my Customer Rewards page for full details. You’ll also be getting a link to my ZOOM The Craftroom (an exclusive online event for my customers) and the monthly Online Tutorial. The January Tutorial features the Sweet Strawberry Bundle!
Sale-A-Bration is Here!
During Sale-A-Bration – 5 Jan – 28 Feb! – you can earn FREE products. For every $50 or $100 (before shipping and tax) that you spend, you can choose between two purchasing levels of free products! There are 7 free products available to pick from at the $50 level and 2 free products to pick from at the $100 level!
It’s also a good time to HOST – because, when you host a workshop (OR place an individual order) and the total sales hits $300 (before shipping and tax) – then you will automatically earn the awesome Punch Party stamp set! This is an exclusive set from Sale-A-Bration and…trust me – you WANT this stamp set!
You can see more details and find the list of punches that it coordinates with on page 17 in the Sale-a-bration Brochure! 🙂
And you can “host” a “workshop” with a group of friends and family. Even while socially distanced! Yup – it’s true! I’ll make you your own special host code – you give it to your friends and family and when they place an order using it – YOU get the rewards!!
Cuz…not only do you get the amazing Starter Kits – you’ll ALSO get…200 FREE SHEETS OF GORGEOUS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER!!
What’s in your Kit?
- $125 in Stampin’ Up! merchandise of your choice from the current Annual Catalog, 2021 Mini Catalog or the online store (includes clearance rack items!).
- 5 free packs of 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (200 sheets in total!!) from the upcoming 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. The packs are: Brights, Regals, Neutrals, Subtles & 2020-2022 In Colors…that’s $57.50 in free designer paper with your kit!!
- 8 Annual Catalogs, 8 Mini Catalogs and 8 Sale-a-bration Brochures and a few additional business supplies.
What are the Perks and bennies of being a Demonstrator?
- At least a 20% discount on everything that you order as a Demonstrator!
- Early peeks at new release items and preorders for new items for about a month before they are available to purchase!
- The ability to attend Demonstrator exclusive Stampin’ Up! events!
- No pressure to sell to anyone, hold classes or workshops or run a business. You can simply order for yourself and get the discount! And as long as you have at least $300 in sales per quarter, you’ll continue as an active Demonstrator and continue to get the discount. If you aren’t able to maintain the $300 per quarter minimums, you simply go back to being a customer, no commitment required and no penalty if decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.
- And – join now and you’ll be an “active” demonstrator – without selling or buying another thing at all! – thru the end of June – which will also get you in on the pre-order for the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog! Whoo-hoo!
And…what are the perks of joining with me?
- You’ll be a part of my Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew team!
- Monthly team meetings via video conference where we talk about the latest happenings at Stampin’ Up! and share project ideas. We’re scattered all over the United States, but we get together in person online and have lots of fun chatting!
- Access to my ZOOM The Craftroom virtual stamping get-togethers each week!
- Free access to my online class tutorials.
- A private Facebook page where we can chat, ask questions and share ideas.
- Team giveaways and prizes! We do fun giveaways and prizes for sharing projects and for reaching sales and recruiting goals.
- Monthly team trainings and meetings for those interested in learning more about the business side of Stampin’ Up!.
- Whether you’d like to start a business or would simply like the great discount, I’m here to support you in any way I can!
There are lots of great reasons to join Stampin’ Up! now and I’d love to have you on my Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew team!
If you’ve got any questions or would like to chat or need the current catalogs – let me know! You can reach me at: stamps-n-lingers@comcast.net
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Coming in February!!
Hey Chick and Birthday Chick Bundles
If you were around for Sale-A-Bration 2017, you might remember the super cute Hey, Chick stamp set that you could get as one of your Sale-A-Bration freebies! Heck – it may still be on your shelf!! Well – it was SO popular (and rightly so – it’s stinkin’ adorable!) that Stampin’ Up! is bringing it back – and it’s got some friends this time around. Like…DIES!
Yes – you heard right….dies!! Chick Dies, to be exact!
So – if you don’t have Hey Chick already – you’ll be able to buy it in a cost-saving bundle. If you DID save the stamp set – then the coordinating Chick Dies will be available separately! And yes – that IS a chicken coop die you see! And corn. There’s CORN!
HEY CHICK BUNDLE 158627 $44
Includes the Hey Chick Stamp Set and Chick Dies. Available 2 Feb – 30 Jun.
HEY CHICK STAMP SET 158190 $17
Originally offered during 2017 Sale-A-Bration. Available 2 Feb – 30 Jun.
CHICK DIES 158199 $32
19 dies. Available 2 Feb – 30 Jun.
And – there’s more!! There’s also the Birthday Chick Bundle!
These are brand spankin’ new!!
HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK BUNDLE 158631 $42
Includes the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set and Birthday Chick Dies. Available 2 Feb – 30 Jun.
HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK STAMP SET 154464 $21
Available RIGHT NOW!! As seen in the January–June 2021 Mini Catalog. Want it today? Get it right here!
BIRTHDAY CHICK DIES 158200 $27
11 dies. Available 2 Feb – 30 Jun 2021
So…get ready to get yer Chick On!
2 Feb is right around the corner!
There’s still time for you to save some money on all the new goodies you’re loving as you look thru the new Jan – Jun 2021 Mini Catalog! My Special Bundles will save you 10-15% off what you’d spend if you bought all the products separately! And – every bundle comes with a free gift! AND – Sale-A-Bration rewards.
Head over to my Jan – Jun 2021 Mini Catalog Special Bundles page and get all the details – plus find a handy order form! These bundles are only available until 20 Jan and then they’re gone!
Happy bundling!
Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in This Project:
Card Cuts Used in This Project:
Blackberry Bliss Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
Bumble Bee Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mats for card front and for inner liner); Birthday Chick die cut sentiment and “feed sack”
Mossy Meadow Cardstock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front and inner liner); Birthday Chick die cut “feed sack”
Crumb Cake Cardstock: Birthday Chick die cut “feed sack”
Early Espresso Cardstock: Birthday Chick die cut “fence”
Whisper White (or Basic White!) Card Stock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (inner liner)
Dandy Garden 6″ x 6″ DSP: Next-to-largest Stitched So Sweetly die cut rectangle (x 2 – on card front); Fussy cut balloon; Birthday Chick die cut hair bow; fussy cut cupcake liner on inside; envelope flap
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
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Finn Fan Fix
Since his arrival four years ago, we’ve taught Finn to not go into the stalls.
At all. Whether the horses are in them or not. For obvious reasons.
And he’s been pretty solid on it. He does lean into the doorway some to…sniff the sniffs and see if they dropped any food.
Or….erhm…droppings. 😉
So – imagine my surprise when, as I was cleaning Cady’s stall yesterday morning, I look up to see…
Four paws in. ALL the way in.
You can see he knows he’s been spotted.
So….
I think this is the dog equivalent of whistling! Nothing to see here. Just a dog. In a stall….
Maybe she won’t be mad if I offer an obedience behavior. And be really cute.
Who knows. It could work!!
TTFN
M
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Oh, that rascally Finn! I love your card. I think I’m going to place my order today just to get that cute little bow, feed sacks and chicken coop!
I know – the bow just killed me! Thanks, Karen! 🙂
Such a cute card! That stamp set bundle is so much fun! Poor Finn…he was just supervising and making sure that you were doing things correctly and he happened to accidentally walk into the stall. It happens sometimes when you’re really intently supervising. 😉
It’s pretty easy to wander where you shouldn’t when keeping an eye on the help, there’s no doubt! Thanks, Amy !:)
The more I see cards with the chicks, the more I love that set! Very cute card, inside and out and envelope! Inside and out, just like Finny—pushing the envelope!
Yep – always on the edge! Thanks, Susan! 🙂
Cute card – those birthdays chicks are adorable! Thanks for joining us this week at CC&S!
Thanks so much, Jeanne! Appreciate you stopping by! 🙂
Hey Mary…..when I saw birthday chickens, I didn’t think I needed them….but those DIES……oh my, can’t resist. Then way back in the cupboard, I found the original chickens!! Well……now I just need the whole kit and kaboodle. Your card really is just too darn cute!! I really love the die to cut out HAPPY BIRTHDAY……that can be used everywhere!!
ok…..what happened to Finn……poor Finn…..guess he just couldn’t help himself Aw….more lessons to come probably.
Yeah – happy that you found the set! 🙂 And…yes. Will have to reinforce the need to stay on the OUTside of the stalls! Won’t take much – just a few reminders. 🙂 Thanks, Faith!
I love those chicks…….I already have the first round of chicks. Will have to get the next set with some dies!!
Well, whatcha’ gonna’ do about that little infraction?? First it’s just a paw, then 3 paws & then the whole body!! They are so dang cute about sneekin’ past the “line” but rules are rules!! This will be interesting!!
Yeah – time to be a little more “by the book” for a minute. Just need to remind him of the rules – cuz..getting kicked again would be really bad! 😉 Thanks, Karen! 🙂
Oh my, I didn’t think I needed this set but you’ve changed my mind! Love your card, Mary.
Thanks, Pat – it’s super cute! 🙂
What a character. It only took 4 years to get up enough courage to disobey! Pretty good, I’d say.
A.dor.able card! Love those chickens. They will be on my next order. (I still have my Hey Chick stamp set so will get the rest). I’m a farm girl you know, though I don’t have any chickens.
I know you are! And – he’s petty darned good. I’ve been a little slack insisting on him staying ALL the way out of the stall – so…like any kid… 😉 Thanks, Amy! 🙂
Loved the Finn post today. Such a precious Boy.
Thanks, Dianne- he’s a love, for sure! 🙂
You’re right! The chick is super adorable and your design is fabulous! Thanks for joining us this week at CC&S:)
Thanks so much! Appreciate you stopping by! 🙂
Super cute Mary, both inside and out! Can’t wait for my dies to arrive to start playing with this set. Thanks for joining us at CAS Colours and Sketches this week!
Thanks, Joanne – I know you’re going to have a lot of fun with them! 🙂
Such a cute card and thanks so much for joining us this week at CC&S!
Thanks, Holly – appreciate you stopping by! 🙂