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Stampin Up Sale-A-Bration catalogue: Inside the Lines, plus Dragonfly Dreams

Posted on February 1, 2017February 17, 2017 by Josee

Good Morning! Can you believe it's February 1st already? The first month of Sale-A-Bration is over! Thankfully you have until March 31st to get your free Sale-A-Bration products! Today's card uses the Inside Lines Designer Series Paper from the 2017 Stampin Up Sale-A-Bration catalogue, as well as Stampin' Up's Dragonfly Dreams stamp set and the coordinating Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies to create this gorgeous handmade card!

How To Make This Hand Stamped Card:

This card starts with a card base of Bermuda Bay cardstock.

Then, I took a strip of Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper cut to 2.5" x 5.25" and colored it using the Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen; then the strip was cut to 1.5”x5.25” + 1”x5.25” to allow adhering on each side of the cardfront.

Then cut a piece of Rich Razzleberry cardstock to 2”x5.25”; with SNAIL Adhesive, adhere the Inside the Lines colored pieces and this strip of Rich Razzleberry to the cardbase ensuring they are level and evening spaced around the edges.

With the Big Shot and the Precision Plate, die cut the cluster of dragonflies using the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies and the Silver Glimmer Paper. You will want to use the Precision Plate for a good detailed cut and you may want to run the die through the Big Shot several times before removing the plates. Use the Die Brush to help get the detailed cut out of the die.

Use Mini Glue Dots to adhere the dragonfly die cut to the cardfront.

On a strip of Whisper White cardstock, stamp the greeting from the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set in Bermuda Bay ink.

Punch the ends of the strip using the Banner Triple Punch and then tie a peice of Bermuda Bay Stitched Ribbon around one end. Adhere this sentiment strip to the cardfront using Stampin' Dimensionals.

As a final touch, add a few Rhinestones Basics Jewels.

Stampin' Up Stamps:

Dragonfly Dreams-142924 (Photopolymer)

Stampin' Up Paper:

Bermuda Bay-131197, Rich Razzleberry-115316-cut to 2”x5.25”, Whisper White-100730, Silver Glimmer Paper-135314, Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper (FREE during Sale-A-Bration)-143830 cut to 1.5”x5.25” + 1”x5.25”

Stampin' Up Ink:

Bermuda Bay ink-131171

Other Stamp Supplies and Tools:

Watercolor Pencils-141709, Blender Pen-102845, Rhinestones Basics Jewels-, Banner Triple Punch-138292, Bermuda Bay Stitched Ribbon-140569, Stampin Dimensionals-104430, Glue Dots-103683, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies- 142749, Die Brush- 140603, Precision Base Plate- 139684

Don't forget to get your Stampin Up Sale-A-Bration catalogue and choose your FREEBIES!

Have a wonderful day! Glad you were able to stop by!

QUICK LINKS:
2017 OCCASIONS CATALOGUE– NEW Spring Catty!! Check it out! Available January 4th to May 31st

SALE-A-BRATION– Choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product with every $60 you spend before taxes and shipping! January 4th to March 31st!

CLEARANCE RACK– Save up to 60%

JO JO POINTS– Earn free stamps with my Jo Jo Points Program

Oh So Succulent Stamped Card Trio

Posted on January 31, 2017January 30, 2017 by Josee

Hello! Today's cards feature Stampin' Up's Oh So Succulent stamp set to create this cute trio of quick and easy stamped cards. As I was playing around with the stamp set I found myself experimenting a little with the stamps, trying to decide on how I liked to see them stamped. I ended up with this trio of square cards…

How To Make These Stamped Cards:

For all the cards I started with some Soft Suede cardstock for the cardbases and cut them into square cards. Two of them are 3" x3" and the middle one is 4"x4".

The images are all stamped on Shimmery White cardstock and cut with the Stitched Shape Framelits. Loving these framelits!! Don't they just make it so easy to make a trio of cards like this?

The greetings were all stamped with Archival Basic Black ink.

This card uses Sweet Sugarplum ink to stamp the succulent flowers and Basic Black for the outline. Then I used Sweet Sugarplum Ruched ribbon to accessorize.

This stamped card uses Emerald Envy ink and Cucumber Crush ink for the succenlents, along with Basic Black for the outlines. The ribbon is the new Emerald Envy 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon found in the 2017 Occasions Catalogue.

This last card uses Flirty Flamingo ink for the flowers and then Old Olive ink for the sprigs. I added a Silver Metallic Foil Doily to layer behind the stamped oval and added some Silver Natural Trim as well.

I think this would be a great set of hand stamped cards to keep on hand for when you need them, or give a set as a gift!

Stampin' Up Stamps:

Oh So Succulent- 142992 (photopolymer)

Stampin' Up Paper:

Soft Suede cardstock-115318 ,Shimmery White- 101910

Stampin' Up Ink:

Archival Basic Black- 140931, Refill- 140928; Emerald Envy ink- 141396, Flirty Flamingo ink- 141397, Sweet Sugarplum ink- 141395, Cucumber Crush-138324 , Old Olive-126953

Other Stamp Supplies and Tools:

Metallic Foil Doilies-138392 , Emerald Envy 1/8” Taffetta Ribbon-142742, Stitched Shape Framelits-145372, Silver Natural Trim-141485, Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon-141428

Thanks for stopping by the blog today! I hope you enjoyed today's stamped cards!

QUICK LINKS:
2017 OCCASIONS CATALOGUE– NEW Spring Catty!! Check it out! Available January 4th to May 31st

SALE-A-BRATION– Choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product with every $60 you spend before taxes and shipping! January 4th to March 31st!

CLEARANCE RACK– Save up to 60%

JO JO POINTS– Earn free stamps with my Jo Jo Points Program

Avant Garden stamp set

Posted on January 30, 2017January 27, 2017 by Josee

Each Monday, I like to feature different Stampin' Up project ideas that have inspired me and I know they'll inspire you too! This week we've got some great samples of hand made cards using the Avant Garden stamp set!

Each project was created by different & amazingly talented stampers- make sure you check out their blogs for more details and to check out their other amazing projects!!

(**Note…don't worry- I've contacted each of these stampers and allowed them to decline if they choose.)

This week's featured stamp set is the Avant Garden stamp set, from the Sale-A-Bration brochure (143272 photopolymer). This stamp set is one of the FREE items you can get during Sale-A-Bration with every $60 you spend before taxes and shipping in my store!

This stamp set can be used in SO many different ways as you will see from this week's finds. Check them out…

Quick and Easy Cards

Marisa Alvarez: her blog

Love the cluster of stamping and embellishments on this card and the color combo of Peekaboo Peach, Calypso Coral and Pear Pizzazz is lovely!

Peggy Noe: her blog

Love the positioning of the flowers on this one and the addition of the border from the Tin of Cards stamp set is a perfect way to bring the whole card together!

Kate Morgan: her blog

So pretty in pink using Blushing Bride cardstock, Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper and Mint Macaron.

Step it up a notch for hand made cards that Wow!

Libby Fens: her blog

Love this color combo of Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party and Peek-a-Boo Peach and the little dots on the colored stripes are also from the Avant Garden stamp set!

Satomi Wellard: her blog

The ghosting technique used on this card really stands out on the cardstock and the addition of the Hello You Thinlit and Thoughtfull Banners Birthday banner is a gorgeous addition.

Fran Sabad: her blog

Love the way the background was given a watercolor effect and then the greeting from So Very Much (another Sale-A-Bration free item!) was added in Black ink- it really pops!

Love these ideas? You can purchase this stamp set through my ONLINE STORE!

I hope you've enjoyed this week's "My Crafty Friends Monday" Make sure you visit the talented artist's featured on this post! Thanks for stopping by today!

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QUICK LINKS:
2017 OCCASIONS CATALOGUE– NEW Spring Catty!! Check it out! Available January 4th to May 31st

SALE-A-BRATION– Choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product with every $60 you spend before taxes and shipping! January 4th to March 31st!

CLEARANCE RACK– Save up to 60%

JO JO POINTS– Earn free stamps with my Jo Jo Points Program

Sealed With Love stamp set, Stampin Up, 2017 Occasions Catalogue, stamped Valentine card

Sealed With Love Stamped Valentine Card

Posted on January 26, 2017January 23, 2017 by Josee

Hello! I am back with another stamped Valentine card to show you, this time using Stampin' Up's Sealed With Love stamp set. This stamp set and coordinating Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack make it super easy to create not only stamped Valentine cards, but also anniversary and love cards (for you know, just because).

How To Make This Stamped Valentine Card:

This card starts with Whisper White Thick cardstock for the card base. Nice and sturdy!

Then I cut some strips of Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack, one to fit the page and one slightly smaller. The awesome thing about the Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack is that the designs are on both sides of the paper so you can choose which side to use!

The larger piece of Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack was adhered to the card front and before adhering the second strip, I tied a piece of Basic Black Baker's Twine around it, then stuck it on.

Take the Basic Black ink and stamp the sentiment from the Sealed With Love stamp set on Whisper White cardstock.

Then, with Real Red ink stamp the little flourish designs from Sealed With Love onto the corners as shown.

With the Stitched Shape Framelits I cut the Basic Black cardstock with the larger square die and then the stamped Whisper White layer with the next size down. I love the dimension these stitched framelits give to the die cuts!

Adhere the die cut layers together and then adhere the ensemble to the cardfront.

As a final touch, add the Metal Rimmed Pearl to the tied area of the Black Baker's Twine.

Stampin Up Stamps:

Sealed With Love-142815 (photopolymer, 2017 Occasions catalogue)

Paper:

Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack-142733, Whisper White Thick-140272, Basic Black-121045, Whisper White cardstock- 100730

Ink:

Archival Basic Black- 140931, Refill- 140928, Real Red-126949

Other:

Stitched Shape Framelits-145372, Metal Rimmed Pearls-138394, Basic Black Baker's Twine-141682 ,SNAIL Adhesive- 104332, Refill- 104331

Valentine's day is coming soon! Have you got a Valentine you will be making stamped Valentine cards for?

QUICK LINKS:
2017 OCCASIONS CATALOGUE– NEW Spring Catty!! Check it out! Available January 4th to May 31st

SALE-A-BRATION– Choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product with every $60 you spend before taxes and shipping! January 4th to March 31st!

CLEARANCE RACK– Save up to 60%

JO JO POINTS– Earn free stamps with my Jo Jo Points Program

Double Take stamp set, Stampin Up, 2017 Occasions

Double Take Stamped Valentine Card

Posted on January 25, 2017January 23, 2017 by Josee

Hello! With Valentine's Day approaching quickly I thought I would show you this stamped Valentine card using Stampin Up's Double Take stamp set from the 2017 Occasions Catalogue.

This stamp set is a very cleverly designed set of stamps to create a 3D look with the words and this card is just one of the many ways you can use the stamp set to create stamped Valentine cards, congratulations cards and thank you cards!

How To Make This Stamped Valentine Card:

This card starts with a base of Real Red cardstock. Then run the Blushing Bride cardstock layer through the Big Shot with the Falling Petals Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Tie the black and white Baker’s Twine around the Blushing Bride cardstock and adhere to the cardbase.

To create the sentiment piece:

1. With Blushing Bride ink stamp the solid lettered 'Love' sentiment from the Double Take stamp set on Whisper White cardstock.

2. With Real Red ink, layer the banner 'Love' stamp on top of the Blushing Bride stamped sentiment.

3. With Basic Black Archival ink, stamp the fine detailed 'Love' stamp on top of the Love sentiment (as shown in the photo)

4. Then, cut out the sentiment with Paper Snips following the lines of the banner stamp image.

To finish off the card, adhere a Lace Doilie to the cardfront using SNAIL Adhesive and then use Stampin’ Dimensionals to add the hand cut sentiment to the card front.

Stampin Up Stamps:

Double Take-142908 (photopolymer, 2017 Occasions Catalogue)

Stampin' Paper:

Real Red cardstock-102482, Blushing Bride cardstock-131198, Whisper White cardstock-100730

Stampin' Ink:

Real Red ink-126949, Blushing Bride ink-131172, Basic Black Archival ink- 140931

Other Papercrafting Supplies:

Falling Petals Textured Impressions Embossing Folder -142761, Basic Black Baker’s Twine-141682, Whisper White Baker’s Twine-124262, Lace Doilies-142793, Paper Snips-103579, Stampin’ Dimensionals-104430, Snail Adhesive-104332

Thanks for stopping by the blog today!

QUICK LINKS:
2017 OCCASIONS CATALOGUE– NEW Spring Catty!! Check it out! Available January 4th to May 31st

SALE-A-BRATION– Choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product with every $60 you spend before taxes and shipping! January 4th to March 31st!

CLEARANCE RACK– Save up to 60%

JO JO POINTS– Earn free stamps with my Jo Jo Points Program