Today’s the day you can start earning Bonus Days coupon codes to use in August! There is no limit to how many coupons you can earn, so now’s the perfect time to get items on your wish list from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog. Here’s the deal: For every $50 USD/$60 CAD you spend 1 July–3 August 2020 (before shipping and tax), you’ll get a $5 USD/$6 CAD Bonus Days coupon code that can be used 4–31 August 2020.
It's the first Monday of July and that means it's time for the Stamp Review Crew Hop. We are a group of Stampin' UP! demonstrators sharing a ton of ideas focused on a single stamp set. This week we're featuring the stamp set Timeless Tropical. You have likely come from Kelly Kent on your way through this amazing hop. If you get lost, simply click on the banner for a list of participants and get back on track.
When I say inspiration is everywhere, it really is if you look at the world with a creative eye. And store bought greetings cards (I cant believe I’m saying those words!) can be a terrific resource. I received this birthday card (see right) from a good friend. Since my birthday is the end of December, the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog for 2020 was on my mind. But it took me months to get around to CASE it. I save pretty much every consumable paper product so some of the supplies have since retired, like the Noble Peacock Foil Sheets used for the pineapple. The leaves of the pineapple were accented using Old Olive Blends. But the stamp and die sets are available in the new 2020-21 Annual Catalog.
Enjoy!
You can be very creative when you are properly motivated! I wanted to create a United States Flag for Independence Day. But what could make it unique? I decided to create a segment of the flag instead of the whole flag and used the stitched dies to make it look like a real stitched flag. You may need to click on the image to see the stitch marks.
Unfortunately the stamp set that had the sentiment “Celebrate today” in it was not at our cabin in Idyllwild but in Palm Springs, so I ask you to use your imagination! Happy Fourth of July!
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Unbox and create your special edition May Paper Pumpkin kit, featuring new Stampin' Up! In Colors!
I’ve had this stamp set for so long
I’ve loved this stamp set but never did anything with it - until now.
The problem was I was never quite sure how to color it. I tried colored pencils and watercoloring. It just didn’t look right. Then I tried Stampin’ Blends. I never thought that alcohol markers would do it justice. Boy was I wrong! The right colors and Memento ink and you’re in business.
Heartland, Rustic Retreat, and Peaceful Place are all pen and ink style sets that are perfect for this technique, but retire on June 3rd. Garden Shed will carry over and Campology is new for 2020-21.
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Let me know what you think
Yesterday I got the chance to review the new 2020–21 Stampin’ UP! Annual Catalog. There are so many things I like about this catalog, but I think the game changer in this catalog will be the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Oops I mean machines – plural. Yes, you read that right. Stampin’ Up! is also introducing a smaller “mini” machine. The really amazing thing is the ONLY difference between the two machines is the size of the material- and cutting/embossing tools - that fit on the platform. Most of the plates that are available for the full size machine are available for the mini machine. The only exception is the Impressions Mat. All of the accessory plates are numbered and have directions on the construction of the “sandwich” right on the plates so it’s easy to use. And I have to say that Stampin’ UP! thought of everything, right down to identifying which dies/embossing folders will fit in the Mini machine.
As usual, there are some products that will be retired, some products that will carry over, some products that will replace existing products and of course, some brand new products that I can hardly wait to get my hands on.
So for now, all I can share with you is the cover photo. But trust me, you will see lots more in the days to come.
Preorder your copy through me before April 30th for $5 and get a $10 credit on your first order of $50 or more.
I thought I would share a few of the Valentine’s cards I made this year:
This one was for my partner Rick. It was inspired by one of my orchids that is now in full bloom and the Rare Blessings stamp set. Although you can’t really see it, the image was stamped using Rich Razzleberry. The leaves were colored using Old Olive, Basic Gray, and Granny Apple Green Watercolor Pencils. The flowers were shaded with a barely damp AquaPainter. This gives the perfect shading.
I created several of these cards for close friends. Most of the items on this card are retired. The stamp is from the set Making Spirits Bright. The designer series paper is from the retired All My Love Designer Series Paper. The words are die cut out of retired red foil using the current die set Word Wishes dies.
I also used some retired product here like the Christmastime Is Here Designer Series Paper. But I love how the frame turned out using the Heirloom Frames & Embossing Folder. I used a new Stampin’ Spot pressed into gold metallic ink and rubbed over the raised embossing. It took several applications to build up the color, but it colored ONLY the raised image. A gold marker finished off the inside and outside edges. The Subtle 3D Embossing Folder was colored using the same Stampin’ Spot and the sentiment is from the Heartfelt stamp set
Finally a card created in the old fashioned tradition of two joined hearts shot with Cupid’s single arrow using Heartfelt Bundle and the 3D Tufted Embossing Folder. The Designer Series Paper is from the retired Christmastime Is Here.
Just a quick post for all you cat lovers out there!
Here's the place to check in on all the wonderful promotions offered by Stampin' UP! Early releases, special discounts, and new product introduction are all part of this weekly post. Just click the pic to take you to the featured offering. Let me know what you think.
Here's the place to check in on all the wonderful promotions offered by Stampin' UP! Early releases, special discounts, and new product introduction are all part of this weekly post. Just click the pic to take you to the featured offering. Let me know what you think.
I featured this stamp set two other times on my blog. (Nature Gathered Together and Nature’s Beauty Bunny) But it’s such a beautiful set I thought I’d share another card with you. We are up at our cabin in idyllwild where the deer (no antelope) play. This past summer we had a visitor grazing on the oak tree sprouts at the back of our cabin. This is where I get my inspiration.
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And here’s the deer that modeled for this project!
Here's the place to check in on all the wonderful promotions offered by Stampin' UP! Early releases, special discounts, and new product introduction are all part of this weekly post. Just click the pic to take you to the featured offering. Let me know what you think.
