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Stampin’ Up! In Sweet Symmetry Thank You Friend

Good Monday morning, y’all!  Hope you had a great weekend!  I had HUGE plans for yesterday – the weather was going to be iffy and sauna-ish so I thought…what a great day to get caught up!  Organize my craft room – pack up Retired Products – maybe get ahead on a few cards.  And then…

Sir Richard Branson went to space.  And down the rabbit hole I went! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️  I am now trying to figure out how to come up with a quarter mil for a 90 minute E-ticket ride to space and back!  Cuz I would SOOOO go!

Until I find all that extra coin (you know – that I don’t need for…just about ANYthing else!) – I guess I’ll keep making cards and sharing them with you!  Like – the one today, which is a clean-and-simple number from the In Symmetry Bundle – with a little help from Sweet Symmetry DSP and the Stitched Greenery Die.  Take a look-see:

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Stampin’ Up! Easy Hand-Penned Memories & More Card Sneak Peek with Video Tutorial!

Good morning – hope your weekend is going well!  Our On Tour virtual event yesterday was great – I got some super cool ideas to share with y’all in the coming weeks as the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog gets closer – so…stay tuned, okay?!

If you were able to join me last night for my Facebook Live video, I appreciate you spending part of your weekend with me!  If not, but you’d like to see it – here ’tis on YouTube!

I am such a fan of the new Hand-Penned Memories & More Card Pack!  It has so many possibilities for super-easy card making (oh – and it’s ALSO great for scrapbooking! 😉 ) – and it lets you make quick – easy – and WUNNERMUS cards in no time!  For this one, I paired it with some Hand-Penned DSP and a die from the Penned Flowers Dies.  This card pack – as well as the entire Hand-Penned Suite – will be available to customers on 4 May! Take a look-see:

The layout for this one comes from the Mojo Monday sketch challenge!

I started with some pretty Pale Papaya paper from the Hand-Penned DSP that I matted on Garden Green for the card front.  Then I pulled out a second design from the DSP pack and cut the top of the piece with the scalloped die in the Penned Flowers Die set.  Remember – this Penned Flowers will be bundled with the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set.

I adhered the scallop-edge panel onto the bottom of the card front with Liquid Glue.

I pulled two coordinating small panels from the Hand-Penned Memories & More Card Pack and cut them both down a little bit.  Then I adhered the yellow-striped card to the card front at an angle with Liquid Glue.

I popped the second card over the first with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Next, I used some Stampin’ Seal to add a length of Pale Papay 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon in a loose Z-shape.

I pulled one of the sentiment stickers included in the Hand-Penned Memories & More Card Pack and de-sticky-fied the back.  Tip:  when you’re going to use a sticker and want to pop it on Dimensionals (and who WOULDN’T?!?) – then you want to “dull” the sticky.  Use an Embossing Buddy if you have it to pat the sticky side of the sticker.  Or – tap it on your bare arm or on your jeans!  🙂

Once I de-sticky-fied the label – I popped it over the ribbon with the aforementioned Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I added a few diamond-shaped Clear epoxy elements from the new Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials (coming on 4 May in the new catalog) here and there and the card front was done!

On the inside, I added another sticker sentiment – this time using as an actual sticker – on a Basic White panel.  In the corner, I added a floral sticker – it comes in black and white.  I colored it with the Pale Papaya and Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends (yes!!  New blends in the new catalog!).

I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Garden Green mat and into my Mint Macaron card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done.

My Basic White Medium Envelope got another of the Blends-colored floral stickers on the front…

…and added more of the Hand-Penned DSP on the envelope flap.

Et Voila!  As someone commented on the Live video – it would be hard to make a NOT-pretty card with the gorgeous Hand-Penned Suite, right??  And the Hand-Penned Memories & More Card Pack is not only gorgeous – it’s handy as all get out!

I hope you like!

Are you having trouble waiting for 4 May to get this Hand-Penned Suite and other goodies from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog!?

I don’t blame you – I’d have been anxious, too, if I hadn’t already been able to buy all the new things!  Well – let not your heart be troubled!  I can help you pick any of the new Pre-order items – like the Simply Elegant, Hand-Penned, Pansy Petals and Beauty of the Earth Suites…right now!  When you join the Stampin’ Up! Team – you’ll spend just $99 for your Starter Kit and select $125 worth of SU product (including the PRE-ORDER!).  THEN – you’ll get to buy WHATEVER you like with at least a 20% discount.   As always, there’s no obligation, no commitment and NO requirement to sell/blog/do workshops/etc!  Let me help you get started – I’d love to have you on my Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew Team! Get more info here – or…just give me a holler!

 

If you’d like to recreate this card, all the products and card cuts are listed below!

TTFN

M

 

 


HOST CODE FOR 15 APR – 30 APR: WMDM2QAN

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.

Note: Make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards!

You’ll also be getting a link to my ZOOM The Craftroom (an exclusive TWICE-A-WEEK online event for my customers) and the monthly Online Tutorial.   The April Tutorial features the Art Gallery Bundle!  


Just a reminder – the Clearance Rack has been updated with tons of new goodies!  Head over there quick as a bunny to get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last!

Here’s a link right to the Clearance Rack in my Online Store.

Happy Shopping and Saving!


2021-2022 Annual Catalog Shares Open For Ordering!

A catalog share gives you a chance to try a sample of all the new papers in the catalog – and then you can see what you love and go back and purchase full packs of those goodies!

So – you can try a little bit of the beautiful new Designer Series Papers, specialty papers and treat boxes!  I’ll place our Shares order first jump out of the box on 4 May 21 and use expedited shipping so I get it back fast!  Then I’ll get it all cut up, packaged and out the door quick as I can – as early in the week of the 10th as I can manage!

For this catalog, I’m offering a New Designer Series Paper Share and you can DOUBLE it up if you like! 🙂

Shares are open to anyone – including demonstrators, so…check it…

Stamps-N-Lingers Designer Series Paper Share – $58 – Plus $7.75 for  Priority Shipping w/ Tracking

You’ll get 184 – 6″ x 6″ sheets of beautiful new Designer Series Papers and some Specialty Papers, too!  Plus a couple of the fun treat boxes, some pretty gift bags and a cool lattice embellishment!  That’s 192 pieces of amazing crafty goodness!  To buy one of each of these packs of papers/boxes/bags would cost you over $270 – plus shipping!

  • Beauty of the Earth DSP – 6 sheets
  • Bloom Where You’re Planted DSP – 6 sheets
  • Impressions in Ink DSP – 6 sheets
  • In Good Taste DSP – 12 sheets
  • Pansy Petals DSP – 6 sheets
  • Simply Elegant Specialty DSP – 6 sheets
  • Sweet Symmetry DSP – 6 sheets
  • Tidings of Christmas 6″ x 6″ DSP – 6 sheets
  • You’re a Peach DSP – 6 Sheets
  • 2021-2023 In Color 6” x 6” DSP – 10 sheets
  • 2020-2022 In Color 6” x 6” DSP – 10 sheets
  • Brights 6” x 6” DSP – 20 sheets
  • Neutrals 6” x 6” DSP – 20 sheets
  • Regals 6” x 6” DSP – 20 sheets
  • Subtles 6” x 6” DSP – 20 sheets
  • Ombre Specialty Paper – 4 sheets – one of each color
  • 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum – 5 sheets – one of each color
  • Gold & Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper – 2 sheets – one of each color
  • Linen Specialty Paper – 1 sheet
  • Ombre Gift Bags – 5 – one of each color
  • Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes – 1
  • Simply Classic Treat Boxes – 1
  • Paper Lattice – 1 piece

Want Double the Fun?  Then a DOUBLE Share is the way to go!  – $116 – Plus $8.00 for Priority Shipping w/ Tracking

With a Double Share –  I’ll cut the paper sheets into 6×12 so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet (except for the 6″ x 6″ DSPs – you’ll get double sheets of those.  These are the Tidings for Christmas, 2021-2023 In Color, 2020-2022 In Color, Neutral, Regals, Brights, Subtles Color packs, and Gold and Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper!)

PLUS!  Get a FREE Gift From Me! – When you order one of my shares, you’ll get a sampling of the new host exclusive Pattern Party 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper!

  • I’ll submit the order on 4 May 21 when the Catalog goes Live
  • You’ll receive a PayPal Invoice around 27 April or when I get your order if you place it after the 27th.   I’ll need payment before I submit the shares, please and thank you! 🙂
  • Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US or Military APOs).

Deadline to sign up for the shares is Sunday, 2 May 21 at 8pm EST!!

If you’d like to join us, head over to my Shares page here and use the order form there,  or email the following information to stamps-n-lingers@comcast.net:

    • Your first and last name
    • Email address connected to your Paypal account (I only accept Paypal for payment unless you are a customer of mine. If you are already a customer, I will accept payment by check. ***You do not need to have a Paypal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a Paypal account. 🙂
    • Shipping Address

Let me know if you have any questions. Hope you’ll join the fun! Thanks!


If you love great deals, our Last-Chance Products Sale is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog—and as an extra bonus—you’ll get a peek at the list of items carrying over to the other catalogs.  Many items will sell out fast, so don’t delay—head over to my Online Store and get started right now!

Here’s the deets:

Sales Period: 24 March, 1:00 PM (MT) – 3 May 2021, 11:59 PM (MT)

  • Only select items in the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog will be discounted.
  • Sale applies to all order types except host items (see Last-Chance Products List for items on sale).
  • No minimum purchase is required.
  • Retiring items are available while supplies last.
  • Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
  • Exclusions apply: Carryover items and some retiring items will not be discounted.
  • Items carrying over from a mini catalog into another mini catalog will not be available until that catalog is released.
  • Items carrying over from the annual catalog to another catalog will be available continuously.
  • For information about the Last-Chance Products from the 2021 January–June Mini Catalog, click here.
    Ordering deadlines:

DEADLINE for ordering is 3 May 2021; 11:59 PM (MT)

Click here to go right to the Last Chance Products in my Online Store!

Would you like to see listings of the Retiring products?

    • 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Retiring list as a PDF
    • Click here to see ALL the Item in a sortable Excel Spreadsheet 
    • See the sortable list with the non-English language sets removed right here!

Remember, even if a BUNDLE carries over to the next catalog, it most likely will NOT be at the 10%-off bundle price, so get them while you can at their discounted price!!

While you’re at it, be sure to take a really hard look at your stash of 2019-2021 In Color goodies, too – those are going fast with many items already GONE! 🙁

Happy shopping, y’all!  And don’t forget – it’s all WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!


Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in This Project: 

Card Cuts Used in This Project:

Mint Macaron Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)

Garden Green Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mats for card front and for inner liner)

Basic White Cardstock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (inner liner)

Hand-Penned Memories & More Card Pack: 2 7/8″ x 3 7/8″ (Daffodil Delight “mat); 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ (popped up panel); stickers

Hand-Penned DSP: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front);  2 1/4″ x 3 7/8” (scalloped-edge panel on front); 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 

The other day as I was tidying up the barn aisle – I happened to look up at our Maternity Ward.

And – there she was!

She was – apparently – hoping for her 10 minutes of fame, cuz she hung around for me to fumble my phone out of my pocket – wake it up and get to the camera – aim – focus – click.  She departed immediately thereafter!

And – a little later – I got a glimpse of what she wanted to show me…

Not really their best side, but…they’re young yet.

Guess I need to put the dog bed under the muzzle so that when flying school starts – their first failures won’t be so likely to end in tragedy! 🙁

TTFN
M

 

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Stampin’ Up! Video No-Inky-Fingers Card Sneak Peek

Hey y’all!  Happy weekend!  I’ll be getting ready for our OnTour in a little bit – yeah!  Hard to say what we’ll do afterwards.  We both got our second COVID shot and are feeling the effects a little bit.  So – if that continues today, we may just lay a little low!  Maybe another cookout… 😉

Regardless, I’m planning to go live tonight at 7pm Eastern over on my Stamps-N-Lingers FB page with a quick and easy little card that will keep your fingers completely ink-free!  Take a sneaky peek:

This is one of my FAVORITE new suites in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog and I am certain you’re going to love it, too!

So – I hope you can join me.  Tonight.  7pm Eastern.  Right here!

TTFN

M

 

 


HOST CODE FOR 15 APR – 30 APR: WMDM2QAN

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.

Note: Make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards!

You’ll also be getting a link to my ZOOM The Craftroom (an exclusive TWICE-A-WEEK online event for my customers) and the monthly Online Tutorial.   The April Tutorial features the Art Gallery Bundle!  


Just a reminder – the Clearance Rack has been updated with tons of new goodies!  Head over there quick as a bunny to get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last!

Here’s a link right to the Clearance Rack in my Online Store.

Happy Shopping and Saving!


2021-2022 Annual Catalog Shares Open For Ordering!

A catalog share gives you a chance to try a sample of all the new papers in the catalog – and then you can see what you love and go back and purchase full packs of those goodies!

So – you can try a little bit of the beautiful new Designer Series Papers, specialty papers and treat boxes!  I’ll place our Shares order first jump out of the box on 4 May 21 and use expedited shipping so I get it back fast!  Then I’ll get it all cut up, packaged and out the door quick as I can – as early in the week of the 10th as I can manage!

For this catalog, I’m offering a New Designer Series Paper Share and you can DOUBLE it up if you like! 🙂

Shares are open to anyone – including demonstrators, so…check it…

Stamps-N-Lingers Designer Series Paper Share – $58 – Plus $7.75 for  Priority Shipping w/ Tracking

You’ll get 184 – 6″ x 6″ sheets of beautiful new Designer Series Papers and some Specialty Papers, too!  Plus a couple of the fun treat boxes, some pretty gift bags and a cool lattice embellishment!  That’s 192 pieces of amazing crafty goodness!  To buy one of each of these packs of papers/boxes/bags would cost you over $270 – plus shipping!

  • Beauty of the Earth DSP – 6 sheets
  • Bloom Where You’re Planted DSP – 6 sheets
  • Impressions in Ink DSP – 6 sheets
  • In Good Taste DSP – 12 sheets
  • Pansy Petals DSP – 6 sheets
  • Simply Elegant Specialty DSP – 6 sheets
  • Sweet Symmetry DSP – 6 sheets
  • Tidings of Christmas 6″ x 6″ DSP – 6 sheets
  • You’re a Peach DSP – 6 Sheets
  • 2021-2023 In Color 6” x 6” DSP – 10 sheets
  • 2020-2022 In Color 6” x 6” DSP – 10 sheets
  • Brights 6” x 6” DSP – 20 sheets
  • Neutrals 6” x 6” DSP – 20 sheets
  • Regals 6” x 6” DSP – 20 sheets
  • Subtles 6” x 6” DSP – 20 sheets
  • Ombre Specialty Paper – 4 sheets – one of each color
  • 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum – 5 sheets – one of each color
  • Gold & Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper – 2 sheets – one of each color
  • Linen Specialty Paper – 1 sheet
  • Ombre Gift Bags – 5 – one of each color
  • Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes – 1
  • Simply Classic Treat Boxes – 1
  • Paper Lattice – 1 piece

Want Double the Fun?  Then a DOUBLE Share is the way to go!  – $116 – Plus $8.00 for Priority Shipping w/ Tracking

With a Double Share –  I’ll cut the paper sheets into 6×12 so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet (except for the 6″ x 6″ DSPs – you’ll get double sheets of those.  These are the Tidings for Christmas, 2021-2023 In Color, 2020-2022 In Color, Neutral, Regals, Brights, Subtles Color packs, and Gold and Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper!)

PLUS!  Get a FREE Gift From Me! – When you order one of my shares, you’ll get a sampling of the new host exclusive Pattern Party 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper!

  • I’ll submit the order on 4 May 21 when the Catalog goes Live
  • You’ll receive a PayPal Invoice around 27 April or when I get your order if you place it after the 27th.   I’ll need payment before I submit the shares, please and thank you! 🙂
  • Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US or Military APOs).

Deadline to sign up for the shares is Sunday, 2 May 21 at 8pm EST!!

If you’d like to join us, head over to my Shares page here and use the order form there,  or email the following information to stamps-n-lingers@comcast.net:

    • Your first and last name
    • Email address connected to your Paypal account (I only accept Paypal for payment unless you are a customer of mine. If you are already a customer, I will accept payment by check. ***You do not need to have a Paypal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a Paypal account. 🙂
    • Shipping Address

Let me know if you have any questions. Hope you’ll join the fun! Thanks!


If you love great deals, our Last-Chance Products Sale is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog—and as an extra bonus—you’ll get a peek at the list of items carrying over to the other catalogs.  Many items will sell out fast, so don’t delay—head over to my Online Store and get started right now!

Here’s the deets:

Sales Period: 24 March, 1:00 PM (MT) – 3 May 2021, 11:59 PM (MT)

  • Only select items in the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog will be discounted.
  • Sale applies to all order types except host items (see Last-Chance Products List for items on sale).
  • No minimum purchase is required.
  • Retiring items are available while supplies last.
  • Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
  • Exclusions apply: Carryover items and some retiring items will not be discounted.
  • Items carrying over from a mini catalog into another mini catalog will not be available until that catalog is released.
  • Items carrying over from the annual catalog to another catalog will be available continuously.
  • For information about the Last-Chance Products from the 2021 January–June Mini Catalog, click here.
    Ordering deadlines:

DEADLINE for ordering is 3 May 2021; 11:59 PM (MT)

Click here to go right to the Last Chance Products in my Online Store!

Would you like to see listings of the Retiring products?

    • 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Retiring list as a PDF
    • Click here to see ALL the Item in a sortable Excel Spreadsheet 
    • See the sortable list with the non-English language sets removed right here!

Remember, even if a BUNDLE carries over to the next catalog, it most likely will NOT be at the 10%-off bundle price, so get them while you can at their discounted price!!

While you’re at it, be sure to take a really hard look at your stash of 2019-2021 In Color goodies, too – those are going fast with many items already GONE! 🙁

Happy shopping, y’all!  And don’t forget – it’s all WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!


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 

Last night, Wayne, Finn and I had a staycation.

We went “camping”.

Well – we grilled steaks over our new cooker/fireplace doohickey that we got from Costco (cuz…Costco is awesome!).

We have finally got our patio area behind the barn apartment sort of mostly kind of practically almost finished.  So – Wayne gathered up some oak and we grilled out.  Over actual WOOD!

It.  Was.  Heaven! 🙂

Wayne was the chef.

We had steaks and asparagus and a potato.  Some sauteed squash and mushrooms.  And salad!

Hmm – not sure why the Carol-Channing-Smile…. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Finny observed the prep from the porch…

But moseyed up just in time…

And then it was time to see if Mom has a different attitude when she eats outside!

He even pulled out “sit pretty”….while staring intently at my plate.

I’m only a little ashamed to confess that I caved. 😉

Afterwards – we still had fire.

And…we had marshmallows.  And hershey bars.  But…nary a graham cracker to be found. 🙁

But – I did have….

The components for Marma-ladies!!

Yum!

We decided we need to try to do this once a week!

We’ll see how that works when summer “hits”!  😉

TTFN

M

 

Categories: 2021-2022 Annual Catalog, 2021-2022 Annual Catalog Shares, 2021-2022 Annual Catalog Sneak Peek, Clearance Rack Update, Happy Birthday, Retired Products Sale, Retiring Products | Tags: , , , | 8 Comments

Stampin’ Up! Pansy Patch Sneak Peek Fun Fold With Video Tutorial!

Happy Sunday, y’all!  Hope the weekend is going well for you!  Our plans for fence and paint got overcome by rain yesterday so…not sure when that will all get done!  Hoping to get seedlings in the ground today if the weather cooperates!

If you were able to join me last night for my Facebook Live video, I appreciate you spending part of your weekend with me!  If not – but you’d like to see the replay, here ’tis on YouTube!

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Stampin’ Up! Good Morning Magnolia Memory Fun Fold with Video Tutorial

Good Friday to you!

Literally!

If you were able to join me yesterday for my YouTube Live video – I appreciate you spending part of your day with me.  If not – and you’d like to see how to make this fun fold, here’s the replay!

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Stampin’ Up! Flowering Cactus Life Can Be Prickly!

Good morning, y’all and happy Tuesday!  Hope your week is proceeding apace to the weekend.

Now – let me say, to start out….I hadn’t intended to use the Flowering Cactus Medley two days in a row.

I really hadn’t.  I even second and third guessed my decision.  But – once the card was in my head – I had to make it.  So…I hope you’ll give me a pass!  Take a look-see:

The layout is from the FUSION challenge this week – obviously I used the sketch side!

My friend and teammate, Pam Kean, had sent me a card a while back and I loved it!

On Monday, my eye fell on it again and my brain said…make THAT – but with a cactus.  So – I did!

I started with a piece of Basic White that I embossed in the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder.

Next up, I cut a pretty piece of Flowering Cactus DSP (included in the Medley) using a Stitched So Sweetly rectangle die.

I adhered the die cut to the white panel with Liquid Glue, trimmed the excess with my Paper Trimmer and matted the whole thing on Mint Macaron for the card front.

I used a Stitched Shapes square to cut a Calypso Coral square – then used a Layering Squares die to cut out the middle to create a frame.  Then I snipped the frame on one edge.

I cut another same-size Stitched Shapes square from Mint Macaron and then “wove” the Calypso Coral frame around it – adhering the snipped ends with a little Liquid Glue.

I cut a smaller Stitched Shapes square from Basic White and adhered it with Liquid Glue.  Then I adhered the whole thing over the Stitched So Sweetly DSP piece with Liquid Glue.

I used a die in the Flowering Cactus Medley to cut one of the Calypso Coral-tinged cacti from the Flowering Cactus DSP and popped it onto the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a narrow strip of Basic White, I stamped the Flowering Cactus sentiment in Mossy Meadow.  Then I popped it across the bottom of the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I used some Glue Dots to adhere a few of the Calypso Coral felt embellishments and the card front was done!

On the inside, I added a second Flowering Cactus sentiment in Mossy Meadow.  Next to it, in stamped-off-once Calypso Coral, I added a pretty double-flower.

I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Mint Macaron mat and into my Mossy Meadow card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done!

My Basic White Medium Envelope got the flower image again – but in full strength Calypso Coral – on the front…

…and more of the Flowering Cactus DSP on the envelope flap.

Et Voila!  So…can you forgive me??  I really love how this turned out (thanks, Pam, for the inspiration!) and I am really REALLY loving all the pieces and parts that you get when you snap up the Flowering Cactus Medley!!

I hope you like!

If you’d like to recreate this card, all the products and card cuts are listed below!

TTFN

M

 

 


HOST CODE FOR 16 MAR – 31 MAR: 4JAZHS6V

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.

Note: Make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards!

You’ll also be getting a link to my ZOOM The Craftroom (an exclusive TWICE-A-WEEK online event for my customers) and the monthly Online Tutorial.   The March Tutorial features the Simply Succulents Bundle!  


If you love great deals, our Last-Chance Products Sale is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog—and as an extra bonus—you’ll get a peek at the list of items carrying over to the other catalogs.  Many items will sell out fast, so don’t delay—head over to my Online Store and get started right now!

Here’s the deets:

Sales Period: 24 March, 1:00 PM (MT) – 3 May 2021, 11:59 PM (MT)

  • Only select items in the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog will be discounted.
  • Sale applies to all order types except host items (see Last-Chance Products List for items on sale).
  • No minimum purchase is required.
  • Retiring items are available while supplies last.
  • Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
  • Exclusions apply: Carryover items and some retiring items will not be discounted.
  • Items carrying over from a mini catalog into another mini catalog will not be available until that catalog is released.
  • Items carrying over from the annual catalog to another catalog will be available continuously.
  • For information about the Last-Chance Products from the 2021 January–June Mini Catalog, click here.
    Ordering deadlines:

DEADLINE for ordering is 3 May 2021; 11:59 PM (MT)

Click here to go right to the Last Chance Products in my Online Store!

Would you like to see listings of the Retiring products?

    • 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Retiring list as a PDF
    • Click here to see ALL the Item in a sortable Excel Spreadsheet 
    • See the sortable list with the non-English language sets removed right here!

Remember, even if a BUNDLE carries over to the next catalog, it most likely will NOT be at the 10%-off bundle price, so get them while you can at their discounted price!!

While you’re at it, be sure to take a really hard look at your stash of 2019-2021 In Color goodies, too – those are going fast!  Ink Pads, Refills and Stampin’ Blends are all showing Low Inventory, so…tarry not!

Happy shopping, y’all!  And don’t forget – it’s all WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!


Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in This Project: 

Card Cuts Used in This Project:

Mossy Meadow Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 4 1/4″)

Mint Macaron Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mats for card front and for inner liner); Large Stitched Shapes Square

Calypso Coral Cardstock: Large Stitched Shapes Square frame

Basic White Cardstock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front and inner liner); 1/4″ x 3 7/8″ (sentiment); Small Stitched Shapes Square

Flowering Cactus DSP:  Die cut cactus on front; Stitched So Sweetly Rectangle die cut on front; 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 

Just a little look at some “Spring” around the farm!

Really pretty long-view of the pasture with the girls.

A little closer – can’t help it – I love this time of year, here!  Of course, I’m also a little partial to those golden girls in the late afternoon sunshine! 🙂

And…the camera lens filters out the massive clouds of yellow pollen floating all over here and there!

TTFN

M

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Stampin’ Up! Flowering Cactus Happy Birthday Card!

Mornin’, y’all – and happy Monday!  Hope you’ve got a good week ahead of you as we head into Easter weekend!

Now, you guys know that I’m all about clean-and-simple.  The fewer the layers and embellishments – the happier I am!

😳

Bwaahahahahaha!!

No – you know that’s not true!  But, sometimes, I fight my inclination to layer-layer-layer and end up trying a clean-and-simple card.  Like today!  I just got the cool Flowering Cactus Medley and opened it right up.  I used it – and just a couple of additional goodies to make a CAS birthday card.  Take a look-see:

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Stampin’ Up! Pick A Free Bundle With Your Starter Kit Ends TONIGHT & Bonus Days Start Tomorrow!!

TIC-TOC….

…It’s not just some weird new video thingy, y’all – it’s the real sound of a real clock REALLY tik-tok-ing down to the end of our two amazing June Specials! 🙁

The first is what is, most likely, THE best joining special I’ve seen in my time in Stampin’ UP!

I mean…get your Starter Kit at the already-amazing great price of $99 for $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (with FREE shipping – and no commitment!)…AND you can pick ANY one of THIRTY-FOUR possible bundles from the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.

Uhm…did I mention that bundle is FREE?!

And – join today and then TOMORROW you can join me as I PRE-ORDER from the 2020 Aug – Dec Mini Catalog! With that amazing 20% discount!

Like I said – there could NOT be a better time to join the Team!!

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Stamps-N-Lingers 2020 Retired Products Stampin’ Up! Sale List is HERE!

Well, y’all – it’s that time again!  Time to clear the shelves and the nooks and the crannies to make room for new goodies! 🙂

I’ve listed prices next to each item but I am pretty open to offers, especially if you’re buying several things.  I’ll accept PayPal for payment.  However, I’ll only hold the items for payment for 5 days.  If I haven’t received your payment within 5 days, I’ll contact you about it and then relist the items for sale.

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Stampin’ Up! A Day With No Card

Good morning, y’all – hope you’re having a good weekend.  Or – better – are still asleep since it’s Saturday!

Yesterday was a rough day for us here in the Deatherage household.  And it sorta knocked the stuffing out of me and put a pretty huge damper on my creative mojo.

So – I’ll ask for your forgiveness for no card.  And your indulgence.

One of our family left us today.  Our big Bo – went to the Rainbow Bridge.

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