Good morning and happy Friday. Again. The weeks are flying by, aren’t they?!? Sheesh!
So – my card today uses the Forever Blossoms stamp set from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. Which, when I made this card yesterday morning – was still available. NOW? Nope – it’s already gone – so…I am very sorry! But…this underscores a VERY important point! The products on the Last Chance List are really – truly – absolutely WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Which means – if you’re waiting on something…DON’T. Get it RIGHT NOW. Here’s the sale in the Online Store – bookmark it cuz it’s the BEST and MOST UP TO DATE source for what’s still available!
The Bark 3D Embossing Folder and the Hippo & Friends Die set are BOTH on the Last Chance List (and the die set is on at 20% off!). So…get them if you want them and don’t have them! Hint: you WANT them. Take a look-see:
Happy Friday, y’all! I’m not sure what we’ll be up to on the weekend – but TODAY…I’m going to get my haircut!
I am – by turns – excited (I need it cut SO bad – and Wayne keeps saying “I could cut that for you! 😳😳😳) – and a little terrified. Been a minute since I’ve ventured to the other side of Atlanta. Part of me is pretty sure it’s the land of the walking COVID-spreaders. Which is ridiculous. Don’t judge – I have a very fertile imagination! And three masks, so…I’m all good! 😷😷😷
But – the first “twin” wedding is approaching fast – 6 Sept!! – and…the hair situation is…dire to say the least. Also? I am WAY more askeered of Wayne’s potential efforts to “help” me, so – north I shall go!
On to why you came!
If you were able to join me yesterday for my YouTube live, I appreciate you spending some time with me – if not, but you’d like to see the replay, here ’tis! 🙂
Hey y’all – it’s Sunday, which means I’ve got another fun challenge for you from the Paper Players – it’s a theme challenge from Laurie – her son is getting married in September. Guess the theme?? 🙂 I know it’ll give your creative mojo a bump, so I hope you’ll come and play along with us! 🙂
If you were able to join me yesterday for my Facebook Live video, I appreciate you spending some of your weekend with me! If you weren’t able to watch the live version, but you’d like to see the replay on YouTube…here ’tis!
Hey y’all – it’s Sunday, which means I’ve got another fun challenge for you from the Paper Players – it’s a Color Challenge from the talented JayDee this week and it’ll for sure jump-start your creative mojo! I hope you’ll come and play along. 🙂
If you were able to join me last night for my Facebook Live video, I appreciate you spending some of your weekend with me! If not, but you’d like to see the replay on YouTube…here ’tis!
The color palette for our challenge didn’t really “scream” one thing or another when I saw it – which meant it was wide open for me! I finally decided to play with a sponging and silhouette technique – using the pretty floral from the Forever Blossoms stamp set. Take a look-see:
And here’s this week’s Paper Players Theme challenge! Hope you’ll join the fun and show us your projects! I can’t wait to see what you create! 🙂
I started with a Whisper White panel for the card front. From a second, identically sized, piece of card stock, I cut a Stitched Nested Label – this one is 4 1/4″ from tip-to-tip.
Using repositionable adhesive (like this one), I tacked the die cut panel to the Whisper White panel.
With sponge wedges, I sponged the middle of the opening with So Saffron. I used Seaside Spray on the top and bottom. Go easy – start lightly and off the edge with your sponge. 🙂
When I had the color to the depth that I wanted it, I picked up my mask and used a rubber eraser to remove the little adhesive dots.
I placed the panel in my Stamparatus and used it to stamp the big floral image from Forever Blossoms in Granite Gray. I stamped it a couple of times to get the image as dark as I wanted.
I stamped the Forever Blossoms sentiment in Gray Granite and then added some faux stitches around the shape with my Gray Granite Stampin’ Write Marker.
I matted the panel on So Saffron for the card front. With my Dark So Saffron Stampin’ Blend, I colored three Pearl Basic Jewels and adhered them here and there. And that was it for the card front!
On the inside, I stamped a second sentiment from Forever Blossoms in Gray Granite on Whisper White. I added part of the large floral image in Gray Granite – and lightly colored just the middles of the flowers with the Dark So Saffron Blend.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a So Saffron mat and into my Seaside Spray card base, popped the card front on with Stampin Dimensionals and the card was done.
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got the Forever Blossoms image again in Gray Granite and So Saffron on the front…
…and some Seaside Spray 2019-2021 In Color 6″ x 6″ DSP on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! Mark the day – no layering, no bows, minimal bling! – is this REALLY a Mary card?!? Yes – ’tis! I love how this Forever Blossoms stamp set worked for the silhouetted image – perfect without die cutting or adding any “extras” to it. It’s just that gorgeous of an image! I hope you like!
If you want to recreate this card – all the Stampin’ Up! products you need are listed down below along with the card cuts!
Now – before you reach for your ink and papers, check out what our amazing team has created to inspire you this week:
Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift 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 Rewards page for full details.
ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT!!
Ornate Garden Special Bundle Sale!
The Ornate Garden Early Release is now available!
As has become my habit, I’ve put together an Ornate Garden Special Bundle for you – which, if you bought all the pieces and parts separately would cost you about $155 when you factor in Shipping and Tax (depending on how much Uncle Sam takes where you live!).
That’s about a 20% Savings!! 😳
But – this is a LIMITED TIME OFFER that will go away on 15 April!
Check it out! (Note – due to being insanely popular – the Ornate Borders Die Set is on Backorder right now, but I can still order it for you with the Suite. The remainder of the items will ship right away and the die set will follow when it comes in!).
Ornate Garden Suite Special Bundle – $124 (with FREE SHIPPING!)
BONUS – When you order the Ornate Garden Suite Bundle you’ll get the Ornate Ribbon Combo Pack for free!
When you order the bundle – if you want some “extras” of the consumables (the Ornate Garden Specialty DSP, Gilded Gems, or Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack) – you can even order one of each of those at a special price!
Got it? Okay – head on over to my Ornate Garden Special Bundle Sale to get signed up! Hurry – this offer is good only thru 15 April!
Let’s spread some kindness and joy! Send us your encouragement cards and thank you cards and we’ll send them to those in need. This will include health workers and medical staff on the front-lines caring for patients, and senior living facilities.
Don’t forget to write a special note in your card! This is also a great project if you have kids home from school.
Mail Cards To:
Michelle Donahe
Stamp-n-Storage
150 Michigan Street SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Please Note: Only send your cards with a special message, envelopes are not required.
Stamp-n-Storage will gather cards and send in bulk to locations across the U.S. Follow us on Facebook for updates on the Bee A Blessing Card Drive!
The event will be on Facebook on Saturday, 18 April from 1:00 PM ET until around 6:00 PM ET!
We’ll be sharing projects with you throughout the afternoon via Live videos and photos – all created with this pretty suite of products!
We’re setting up a Facebook page for the event and we’ll be opening it up on Thursday, April 16. I’ll be sharing a link to the page on my blog and on my business Facebook page then so keep an eye out for the invitation coming soon!
Everyone is welcome to join us! We look forward to sharing this beautiful suite of products with you!!
Let me know if you have questions. Hope to see you all on the 18th for this cool event!
Seaside Spray Card Stock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
So Saffron Card Stock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mats for card front and for inner liner)
Whisper White Card Stock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front and inner liner);
2019-2021 In Color 6″ x 6″ DSP: 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
Finn waiting for me to get done cleaning the barn in the morning…
Are you coming in the house with me?
Huh?
Oh – Nah – I’m good.
Just enjoying the morning!
And – before I go – a picture of the marigolds I started this year – they’re growing great guns in the garden
Good morning, y’all! Hope your weekend is going well – I am assuming you’re “enjoying” it from home! Maybe you’re decorating Easter Eggs. Or…trying to keep from eating all the chocolate in your kids’ Easter Baskets!! LOL
I’m hoping you’ll be able to join me tonight on my Stamps-N-Lingers FBpage, at 7pm Eastern, for a video tutorial! We’ll make a sweet and simple card with the Forever Blossoms stamp set. Take a sneaky peek!
I think you’ll enjoy it – so…hope you’ll be able to join me!
Check it out – it’s a Live Facebook Event featuring the Ornate Garden Suite!!
The event will be on Facebook on Saturday, 18 April from 1:00 PM ET until around 6:00 PM ET!
We’ll be sharing projects with you throughout the afternoon via Live videos and photos – all created with this pretty suite of products!
We’re setting up a Facebook page for the event and we’ll be opening it up on Thursday, April 16. I’ll be sharing a link to the page on my blog and on my business Facebook page then so keep an eye out for the invitation coming soon!
Everyone is welcome to join us! We look forward to sharing this beautiful suite of products with you!!
Let me know if you have questions. See you all tonight – and on the 18th on this cool event!
TTFN
M
HOST CODE FOR 1 APR – 15 APR: 23JZBQNU
Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift 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 Rewards page for full details.
Limited Time Ornate Garden Special Bundle Sale!
The Ornate Garden Early Release is now available!
As has become my habit, I’ve put together an Ornate Garden Special Bundle for you – which, if you bought all the pieces and parts separately would cost you about $155 when you factor in Shipping and Tax (depending on how much Uncle Sam takes where you live!).
That’s about a 20% Savings!! 😳
But – this is a LIMITED TIME OFFER that will go away on 15 April!
Check it out!
Ornate Garden Suite Special Bundle – $124 (with FREE SHIPPING!)
BONUS – When you order the Ornate Garden Suite Bundle you’ll get the Ornate Ribbon Combo Pack for free!
When you order the bundle – if you want some “extras” of the consumables (the Ornate Garden Specialty DSP, Gilded Gems, or Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack) – you can even order one of each of those at a special price!
Got it? Okay – head on over to my Ornate Garden Special Bundle Sale to get signed up! Hurry – this offer is good only thru 15 April!
Let’s spread some kindness and joy! Send us your encouragement cards and thank you cards and we’ll send them to those in need. This will include health workers and medical staff on the front-lines caring for patients, and senior living facilities.
Don’t forget to write a special note in your card! This is also a great project if you have kids home from school.
Mail Cards To:
Michelle Donahe
Stamp-n-Storage
150 Michigan Street SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Please Note: Only send your cards with a special message, envelopes are not required.
Stamp-n-Storage will gather cards and send in bulk to locations across the U.S. Follow us on Facebook for updates on the Bee A Blessing Card Drive!
Order here in my Online Store or….sign up for my Special Bundle and I’ll get it on the way to you quick like a bunny.
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!
Shop the Clearance Rack here. Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Punkin Head Peppermint Rewards – My online customer thank you program!
Finn Fan Fix
Finn likes sticks.
The bigger the better!
Stage 1 – Procur the stick
Stage 2 -Hold the Stick Down for Chewing
Stage 3 – Maint….oh HECK no. Back AWAY from the stick, Mom!
Good Friday morning, y’all! Hope your week has been good and that Spring is springing up where you are like it is here! We had a little rain at the beginning of the week – but…yesterday was gorgeous and the weekend is looking to be the same! 🙂
Which means it’s perfectly perfect for staying home and working around the house, craft room and yard. And…just leave the TV off, why don’t you? Or…watch fun things. Not the news. They’re busy terrifying us – I’m pretty sure I’ve had the C-19 five or twelve times in the last week! In all my 29 years, I’ve never taken my temperature during pollen season. But…I did this week! So…turn it off!
If you were able to join me for my YouTube Live Video yesterday – I appreciate you spending some of your day with me! If not, but you’d like to see the replay on YouTube…here ’tis!
I used the gorgeous Forever Blossoms stamp set and bundled Cherry Blossoms Dies, plus paper from the Parisian Blossoms Specialty DSP to make this super-easy fun fold. Take a look-see:
The color scheme for this one is from the Global Design Project’s color challenge this week!
I saw Cindy Brumbaugh’s take on this fun-fold using the Best Dressed suite and decided I needed to give it a go!
I started with a piece of So Saffron card stock cut at 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″. I scored it at the 4 1/4″ mark, then, using my Paper Trimmer, I cut one side into a point.
Using a straight-edge die from the Ovals Layering Dies, I cut a 3 1/4″ oval in the pointed side of the card base.
For the inner portion, I cut a Whisper White panel and stamped the sentiment from Forever Blossoms in Pool Party in the middle. In the corner, in Basic Gray Ink, I stamped the big and beautiful floral from the set. Then I colored it with my Petal Pink and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo packs.
I took a piece of 4 1/2″ x 5 1/8″ paper from the Parisian Blossoms Specialty DSP and scored the long edge at 3 7/8″. Using SNAIL on that small folded section, I adhered the panel behind the inner liner on the right side. Then I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Petal Pink mat and into the card base.
For the front sentiment, I cut two of the largest oval Stitched Shapes die and, on one of them, stamped the Forever Blossoms sentiment in Pool Party. Then I adhered it to the second oval with Liquid Glue and then to the card front – using the oval cut-out as a guide.
To decorate the front, I used the Cherry Blossoms Dies to cut a Champagne Foil “stem” and adhered it with Liquid Glue to the left of the oval opening.
I cut a bunch of Petal Pink flowers and Pool Party leaves (these are cutting-and-embossing dies, so…spritz the card stock with water first to make lovely deep emboss lines!). Then I used Liquid Glue and a couple of Dimensionals to adhere them ever-so-creatively to the branch!
From So Saffron, I cut more of the flowers so that I’d have their little centers – which I adhered in the middle of the Petal Pink flowers (using a little tiny piece of scotch tape on the back!). I also cut some So Saffron flower centers and adhered them to the larger flowers.
I added a Champagne Rhinestone Jewel to the front sentiment oval and the card was done!
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got another of the Forever Blossoms floral images in Basic Gray, Petal Pink and Pool Party on the front…
…and more of the Parisian Blossoms Specialty DSP on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! I think that large floral in the Forever Blossoms set is one of our very prettiest, don’t you? And the wonderful flowers, leaves and “pretties’ in the Cherry Blossoms Die set….are wunnermus! All of which perfectly play off the Parisian Blossoms Specialty DSP!! I hope you like!
If you want to recreate this card – all the Stampin’ Up! products you need are listed down below along with the card cuts!
TTFN
M
HOST CODE FOR 16 MAR – 31 MAR: VVMYUWBX
Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift 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 Rewards page for full details.
Limited Time Ornate Garden Special Bundle Sale!
The Ornate Garden Early Release will be available soon for customers – like…next week!
As has become my habit, I’ve put together an Ornate Garden Special Bundle for you – which, if you bought all the pieces and parts separately would cost you about $155 when you factor in Shipping and Tax (depending on how much Uncle Sam takes where you live!).
That’s about a 20% Savings!! 😳
But – this is a LIMITED TIME OFFER that will go away on 15 April!
Check it out!
Ornate Garden Suite Special Bundle – $124 (with FREE SHIPPING!)
BONUS – When you order the Ornate Garden Suite Bundle you’ll get the Ornate Ribbon Combo Pack for free!
When you order the bundle – if you want some “extras” of the consumables (the Ornate Garden Specialty DSP, Gilded Gems, or Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack) – you can even order one of each of those at a special price!
Got it? Okay – use this form to get signed up for your Special bundle! On 26 March, I’ll send a PayPal invoice, which you can pay with a Credit Card if you like. Then, on 1 April, I’ll get your bundle ordered and on the way quick as I can! Whoo-hooo!
Please note, per the Demonstrator rules from Stampin’ Up!, I can only ship Stampin’ Up! merchandise to addresses within the United States or to Military APOs. Thanks for your understanding.
If you’ve got questions on how to fill out the form – give me a holler!
Happy Bundling! 🙂
So Very Vellum Sold Out!
The So Very Vellum DSP (Sale-A-Bration item number 152313) has sold out and won’t be restocked. I hope you were able to get some of it before it got gone! Don’t forget that all of the current Sale-a-bration items are only available while supplies last, so get your orders in early to make sure that you get the items that you are wanting! And…OBTW – there’s only SIX days left of Sale-A-Bration!!
Ornate Garden Suite – Coming Soon!!
It doesn’t happen often – but…when it does – it’s AMAZEBALLS!
It’s a new catalog Early Release – and it’s for a wonderful Suite in the upcoming 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.
Customers will be able to start ordering from the suite on 1 April (no this is NOT a joke!!). But…Demonstrators are getting their hands on this beauty RIGHT NOW!
Take a look at the Ornate Garden Suite flyer….
Order my Special Bundle and I’ll get it on the way to you on 1 April. But! If you decide that – like me! – you need this right NOW (along with the free Mini Trimmer, DSP Sampler and Additional FREE Stamp set!) – then….let’s get you hooked up and on the team. Click here to get started. I’d love to have you!!
Sale-A-Bration is Ticking Away!
Still time to join the team and cash in on SAB “extras”!
If you’ve ever thought of joining Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator (I’d love to have you on my team!), Sale-A-bration is an awesome time to join!
Whether you’d like to start a business or would simply like the great discount, we’re here to support you however you need!
If you have EVER considered joining the team – then during this year’s Sale-A-Bration is definitely the time to take the step! The SU! Starter Kit is one of the best deals going. You pay just $99 (plus tax) and it includes Free Shipping! For that $99 – you get to select $125 worth of SU! product – plus you get Mini Paper Cutter, the 6” x 6” DSP Sampler and your choice of an extra stamp set! Pretty awesome deal. Remember – there’s no commitment – no need to sell, have a blog or anything else. Just collect that 20-25% discount on everything you purchase for as long as you remain active.
Any time is always a great time to join and get that big discount for yourself, but Sale-a-bration is a really awesome time to join with lots of extra benefits with your kit!
So Saffron Card Stock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (card base, scored and folded at 4 1/4″ and then cut as shown in the template and video); Cherry Blossoms die cut flower centers
Petal Pink Card Stock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mat for inner liner); Cherry Blossoms die cut flowers
Whisper White Card Stock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (inner liner); 3 1/4″ Stitched Shapes oval (x2 – stacked sentiment)
Parisian Blossom Specialty DSP: 4 1/2 x 5 1/8″ (DSP panel – scored and folded at 3 7/8″); 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!
Shop the Clearance Rack here. Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Punkin Head Peppermint Rewards – My online customer thank you program!
Finn Fan Fix
Finn heard his fans.
He heard your admiration for his “up-ears” look the other day.
So…he’s decided to train.
His ears.
You know – to be “up ears” when he’s obviously a flop-ear dog.
He’s a man of the people and will do whatever is necessary to keep his fans happy.
The training is strenuous, but he’s smart – he does it in intervals.
Lay very still – ears “up” – for an hour or so.
Get up – ears naturally flop – do some “stuff”.
Repeat. All day long.
Yes – he’s quite dedicated. Eventually – it WILL work. He’s certain of it!
Hey y’all – it’s Thursday, so it’s time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop!! Today’s a color challenge – and I’m excited to see what everyone brings to the table! I just know you’re going to see a ton of awesome-ness on the hop today!
When I saw the color challenge I pretty quickly decided on the Forever Blossoms stamp set to help me out! This is a gorgeous bundle that’s part of the Parisian Blossoms Suite. And I thought it would be perfect with our colors! Take a look-see:
Good morning and Happy Friday!! Whoo-hoo! And there’s a lot going on, isn’t there? Baking and wrapping and shipping, oh my! Hope you’re getting it all done!
Don’t be so busy that you miss a chance to join my Online Host Club starting in January! EVERYONE in the club will get a chance to be the host during Sale-A-Bration! And – in the six-months of the club, you’ll get to “host” twice. Which is amazeballs! Of course, “hosting” just means YOU get the host benefits. No work involved – I’ll do it all. Winner Winner. Check all the deets right here.
Okay – with that little bit of business out of the way, let’s take a look at a pretty Sneak Peek card I made using a lovely set coming in January, called Forever Blossoms! Sorry – this picture angle is hard (Can you tell there is SILVER on this card?!) – take a look-see:
Good morning and Happy Hawwmp Online Extravaganza Day! That’s right – Online Extravaganza is underway with some great deals. AND – my Double Peppermints Ordering Special is also going on. PLUS – if you read on, you’ll see a fun FLASH ORDERING SPECIAL from me that might let you score some brand spanking new 2020 January-June Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Flyer goodies! Whoo-hoo!!
I promised in my video yesterday a sneak peek of the new and wonderful Forever Blossoms stamp set and bundled Cherry Blossom Dies. So – that’s what I’ve got – plus a few other elements that you’ll find in the new Parisian Blossoms Suite. Take a look-see:
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