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These beautiful, elegant paper designs help you make beautiful cards

This week's Paper Craft Crew sketch is super easy IF you have earned the Dainty Flowers paper pack for FREE during Sale-a-bration: 

 

There is a paper design that was just made for this challenge: - you can see it in the bottom left in the Dainty Flowers photo below: 

Enhance your paper collection with the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers  Paper. Choose from a variety of elegant floral designs in different sizes and shapes. Or use the opposite side for more pastel background layering pieces. This is a stunning set of papers that you won't want to miss out on!

My original intent was to simply trim the oval and then adhere it to a Fresh Freesia card base. But it looked almost too plain so I decided to open a new embossing folder and add a bit of pizzazz to the card base itself: 

This was such an odd choice - this embossing folder is called Metal Plate and was likely designed for masculine cards - but don't let intentions like this stop you from stepping outside to try things differently. I love how this card base looks and don't feel that it made my card masculine at all. 

Here's my sketch creation. I added 7 embellishments - can you spot them?

 

Now it's your turn = try our sketch challenge this week and see what you can create. And head over to the Paper Craft Crew website to see what the other crew members created for this week's challenge. 

This stamp set is just perfect for new and fun-loving crafters!

I have SUCH a fun project to share with you today, using the awesome Love Cats stamp set: 

 

Create “paw-sitively” irresistible Valentine’s Day cards with the Love Cats set. These “fur-tastic” felines are the “purr-fect” way to make quick card multiples. Just choose one of the three adorable kitten designs and pair it with a charming sentiment. Add a little color to those hearts with your favorite coloring tool or keep it simple with some fun ink colors. You’ll be making Valentine’s Day cards, tags, and more with this “claw-some” stamp set.

Although Love Cats is perfect for Valentine's Day, don't be limited in thinking that it is a one-use only stamp set. Having said that, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, I had to make a playful card idea to share with you: 

Here's how to make this cute card at home: 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Love Cats (160410)
• Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Basic Black (121045); Fresh Freesia (155613)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Warm Welcome Dies (160703); Around The Bend Dies (160649); Dandy Designs (160836); Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends (155518)

Measurements:  

• Basic White:             8 ½” x 5 ½”                2” x 1 ¼”       
• Basic Black:             ½” x 5 ½”;                  2 ¼” x ¼”
• Dandy Design:        5 ¼” x 2 ¼”

Instructions:

1. Fold Basic White card stock in half and score to create card base.
2. Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, stamp cat image near top of Whisper White layer. Color Heart using Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blend.
3. Adhere longer Basic Black strip to back of Dandy Designs layer and then adhere layer to card base.
4. Die-cut Fresh Freesia hearts using Warm Welcome and Around The Bend Dies. Adhere smaller hearts to card front.
5. Ink phrase using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and die-cut using Warm Welcome Die.
6. Adhere Basic Black strip to back of phrase and then adhere phrase to card front.
7. Attach large heart to card front, overlapping phrase, using Stampin’ Dimensional.

Learn how to make this beautiful mini fun fold card

Today I want to show you how 4 simple score lines can create a beautiful MINI fun fold card. I will be using my Dainty Delight bundle and Dainty Flowers designer series paper. This mini fun fold is perfect to tuck into a gift basket, bag or the lunch box of someone special. 

The main feature on today's fun fold idea is the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers paper:

This paper is only available (as supplies last) through the end of this month and they will retire forever. It was my first Sale-a-bration choice and will help add such a lovely touch to my card. 

The Dainty Delight bundle is the perfect compliment for the paper pack: 

Little flowers send a big message when you use this Dainty Delight stamp set. Sure, they're dainty, but they’ll send a powerful message of hope, thanks, celebration, and more on all your paper crafting projects. The line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique. Stamp a single stem for a clean, minimalist look, or mix and match the images for a lovely field of dainty delights—no matter how you style them, you can’t go wrong with these delicate beauties!

 

Here's the card 'closed' and open. Underneath you will find a video tutorial with bonus tips and design ideas. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Dainty Delight (Bundle #160675)

Paper and cutting dimension:
    Fresh Freesia: 11" x 4 1/4" 
    Dainty Flowers: 1 1/4" x 4"; 2 1/4" x 4" ; 2 3/4" x 4"
    Soft Suede: (3) 1" squares
    Crushed Curry: (5) 1 1/4" squares
    Basic White: 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Misc: Simply Scored; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Rectangle Stitched Dies (148551); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper (160834 - FREE with a $50 order)

Here's my video - enjoy!

 

Can you hear the waves lapping and the birds singing? I sure can!

When you’re struggling for cardmaking ideas, reach for a sketch. Sketches are great for inspirational ideas. Get your supplies together and see what you come up with!

Here's a fun sketch to try: 

I have a really fun card idea to share using the Seaside Bay bundle (#160445): 

You can almost hear the waves lapping and the birds singing when you craft with the Seaside Bay stamp set. The images of sand, seashells, birds, and more can’t help but evoke the feelings of tranquility that come with being near the water. Pair the images with one of three included sentiments for a handmade card they’ll treasure.

Here's the challenge card: 

Supplies

Stamp set: Seaside Bay Bundle

Ink:  Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Soft Suede

Paper with cutting dimensions:

• Night of Navy: 5 ½ X 8 ½ sc 4 ¼
• Balmy Blue: 4 X 5 ¼
• Basic White: 4 X 5 ¼, 2 ¾ X 4, ¾ X 2 ¾, & scrap
• By the Bay DSP: 1 X 4, ¾ X 5 ¼

Tools & Accessories:

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Seashells 3D Embossing Folder, Blending Brushes, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Multi-Purpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Instructions:

1. Prepare your base card and set aside.
2. Run the Balmy Blue CS through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine using the Seashells EF.
3. Attach to your card base using your adhesive.
4. On 2 ¾ X 4 Basic White start your blending of the sand using your Crumb Cake ink and Blending Brush. Then turn card around and create the sky using your Balmy Blue leaving room in the center for your water which will be created using your Pacific Point ink.  Use the “sand” stamp and your Soft Suede Ink to create texture to the sand.
5. Stamp the bird on to a scrap of Basic White using Soft Suede and run through the die cutting machine with the coordinating die.
6. Attach your DSP to the right edge of the beach scene using your adhesive.
7. Adhere the above to your card front about an inch from the bottom using your adhesive.
8. Attach the bird using dimensionals.
9. Stamp your sentiment on Basic White using Night of Navy ink. Using your Paper Snips cut a flag in one end.  Add dimensionals and attach to bottom of card below the image.
10. Attach the DSP strip to the right side of the Basic White and then attach to the inside of your card for your personal message.

Here are 3 easy gift cards that you can make throughout the year.

Everyone needs gift card holders. They are fun to receive and creating a handmade card for these gifts makes someone’s day. Here are 3 easy gift cards that you can make throughout the year.   

Gift Card One

Stampin’ Up! Supplies

• Stamps – Celebrate Sunflowers
• Paper – Soft Succulent CS, Fitting Florets DSP, Basic White CS
• Ink – Night of Navy
• Accents – Open Weave Soft Succulent Ribbon, Handmade Tag Punch, Adhesive, Bone Folder, Stampin Dimensionals, Tear-N-Tape, and Solid Faceted Gems.

Cutting and Scoring

• Soft Succulent Cardstock – 4” x 8-1/2” card base, scored at 2” and 6”
• Fitted Florets DSP – 1-7/8” x 3-7/8”, 2-3/8” x 3-7/8”
• Basic White Cardstock - about 3” x 3”, 3-7/8” x 3-7/8”
• Ribbon – 23”

Directions

• Crease the scored area of the card base
• Adhere the layered DSP to the card base
• Stamp your sentiment on the smaller piece of basic White CS. Take the Handmade tag punch and center the sentiment, and punch
• On the side of the flap, add tear-n-tape
• Tie a bow with your ribbon below the top flap of the card.
• Stamp the 2nd sentiment to the larger Basic White piece. Adhere to the back of the gift card. (Make sure you adhere the card to the ribbon, so it doesn’t move when opened.)
• Add Dimensionals to the punched sentiment. It will hang over, place it where you want it before you secure its own
• The gift card will be horizontal

Gift Card Two – Gift card with pocket inside

Stampin’ Up! Supplies

• Stamps – Peaceful Moments
• Paper – Real Red CS, Perfectly Penciled DSP, Basic White CS, Basic Black CS
• Ink – Real Red
• Accents – Matte Black Dot, Adhesive, Bone Folder, Stampin Dimensionals, Tear-N-Tape, Label Me Lovely Punch, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Ruffled Ribbon.

Cutting and Scoring

• Basic White Cardstock – 4-1/4” x 11” card base, scored at 5-1/2” and 9”, scrap paper for punch, 3-1/4” x 3-3/4”
• Perfectly Penciled DSP – 3-1/4” x 3-3/4”,1-1/4” x 3-3/4”
• Real Red Cardstock – 4” x 3-1/2” cut 2, 1-1/2” x 4” cut 2
• Basic Black Cardstock – 1-3/8” x3-7/8” cut 2, 3-3/8” x 3-7/8”
• Ribbon – 10”

Directions

• Crease the scored area of the card base

• You will use the front Black and Red CS and punch in the middle with the punch. (This is a great way to save on paper)

• Tuck your 2” flap to the inside and add the red and black layer
• Center the punch, about a fourth of the way, and punch. This will be where you store the gift card. Using tear-n-tape adhere to the sides.
• Decorate the front of the card. Adhere the layers to the front of the card.
• Adhere the layers to the right side of the base card
• On the inside, adhere to the black and red CS.  
• Stamp the Sentiment on scrap paper and punch it out. (You should have a punched piece of white, red, and black.)
• Stamp the sentiment to the inside basic white CS and adhere to the inside of the card
• Adhere to the back of the basic white punch piece and adhere to the real read. Make sure you have some layered at the top. Do the same thing with the basic black punch piece.
• Adhere to the front with Dimensionals
• Add your Matte Black Dots and tie your ribbon and add it to the centerpiece with a glue dot
• Viola, you are done!

Gift Card Three - Box Gift card

Stampin’ Up! Supplies

• Stamps – Best Year
• Paper – Night of Navy CS, Fitting Florets DSP, Basic White CS, Balmy Blue CS
• Ink – Night of Navy
• Accents – Tailor Made Tags Dies, Starry Skies Metallic Woven Ribbon, Adhesive, Bone Folder, Stampin Dimensionals, and Tear-N-Tape.

Cutting and Scoring

• Night of Navy Cardstock – 5” x 6-1/2” scored on the 6-1/2 side at 3 -1/4” card base, 1-1/2” x 3-1/4”, 3” x 5-1/2” scored on 3” ide at 1-1/2”
• Fitted Florets DSP – 1-1/4” x 5-1/4”, 4-7/8” x 3-1/8”, different piece of DSP cut at 1-3/8” x 3-1/4”
• Basic White Cardstock - 3-5/8” x 3-7/8”, scrap paper for the Taylor made tags die
• Balmy Blue Cardstock – 1-3/8” x 5-3/8, 3-3/4” x 4”
• Ribbon – enough to tie a bow

Directions

• Bottom piece

1. Fold the card in half and crease it well
2. Adhere DSP
3. In the middle, add the smallest night of navy card stock. Adhere to the layer of DSP
4. Adhere the sides together with tear-n-tape

• Middle piece

1. Stamp your sentiment on the basic white. (Tip-leave room for the top to attach to the cardstock.)
2. Adhere to balmy blue cardstock

• Top piece             

1. Adhere to the layers on the top of the card
2. Put the Middle piece in the bottom holder. (I hope your sentiment doesn’t show)
3. Put a piece of tear-n-tape at the top of the middle piece and add the top.

1. Adhere to the sides of the top piece
2. Your top and piece should slide in and out of the bottom as one
3. Stamp your “Happy Birthday” on the scrap piece of basic white and die cut with the second smallest decorative tag
4. Adhere the top of the tag on the top piece with Dimensionals
5. Tie a bow with ribbon and attach it to the tag with a glue dot

You have completed all three gift cards!   

Grab your metallic embossing powders and make this beautiful card at home

Hi all! I am away for a three-day weekend training so no video tutorial this week. However, I cannot leave you wanting a new project idea to try so.... here you are! 

Today's project idea uses the beautiful Scenic Garden stamp set. 

 

Create a tranquil setting on all your handmade cards with this stamp set. Whether you’re looking to send some cheer or a sweet hello, these lovely images are sure to carry someone special to a peaceful place of reverie. Whether you make it simple, with an image of a lone bench, or create a vivid scene complete with a walkway and floral touches, you can’t go wrong. 

If you have the Metallic embossing powders and a heat tool, you are set to make this gorgeous card: 

And here's how: 

Supplies:

• Stamps: Scenic Garden Host Cling Stamp Set [160831], Beside Me Cling Stamp Set (English) [160780], Sending Support Cling Stamp Set (English) [160822]
• Card Stock: Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350], Silver Foil Sheets [132178]
• Stamp Pads: Versamark Pad [102283]
• Misc: Metallics Embossing Powders [155555], Heat Tool [129053], Brights Stampin' Write Markers [147157], Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755], Stampin' Dimensionals [104430], Clear Block Bundle [118491], Paper Snips [103579], Paper Trimmer [152392]

Measurements:

• Pacific Point – 11” x 4 ¼”, 3 ¾” x 5”, scrap piece
• Silver: 4” x 5 ¼” (Tip: use a Rectangle Die to cut out the centre and use on other cards).

Instructions:  

1. Fold the 11” x 4 ¼” cardstock in half to form card base.
2. Glue silver foil cardstock to front of card.
3. Stamp bench image from “Scenic Garden” stamp set with Versamark ink pad onto 3 ¾” x 5” Pacific Point cardstock. Sprinkle silver embossing powder over top, shake off excess and set with heat tool. Repeat with the stones image, emboss with silver. Stamp the flowers, emboss with silver. Stamp and emboss birds from “Beside Me” set.
4. Colour the bench with Pacific Point Stampin' Write Marker.
5. Stamp flower pot with Versamark ink pad onto scrap piece of Pacific Point card stock. Emboss with silver. Colour the pots with Pacific Point marker. Cut image and place onto card with Stampin' Dimensionals.

I will be back next week with another video tutorial - in the meantime.....happy paper crafting! 

See how to create interesting visual details on your cards

It’s all hearts and flowers with the Country Bouquet bundle. The set includes conventional hearts, of course, but also features flowers that come together in the shape of a heart. You can instantly add a unique spin to projects celebrating love and valentines. (Also available in French and German)

Today's card shows you how to create some interesting details on your cards to add visual interest. These details are very simple to create but pack a lovely 'wow' factor, don't you agree? 

Here's how to make this card at home.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Country Bouquet (Photopolymer, 160377)
• Card Stock – Thick Basic White (159229); Basic White (159276); Sweet Sorbet (159268); Balmy Blue (146982); Mint Macaron (138337)
• Ink – VersaMark (102283)
• Misc – Country Gingham 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (DSP)(160388); Country Floral Lane 12” x 12” DSP (160375); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183); Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder (160580); Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins (160387); Basics Stampin’ Emboss Powder (155554); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:

• Thick Basic White CS: 4-1/4” x 11””, scored at 3-1/2”, 9”
• Sweet Sorbet CS: 2-1/2” x 4-1/8”, 3-3/8” x 4-1/8”, 1” x 3”
• Balmy Blue Gingham DSP: 2” x 3-3/4”
• Mint Macaron Gingham DSP: 3” x 3-3/4”
• Basic White CS: 3-1/4” x 3-1/4”
• Balmy Blue CS: 2-1/4” x 2-1/4”
• Mint Macaron CS: 1-3/4” x 1-3/4”
• Country Floral DSP: fussy cut small heart

 

Instructions:

1. Die cut Mint Macaron CS with 2^nd from smallest Stylish Shapes square die.
2. Die cut Balmy Blue CS with 3rd from smallest Stylish Shapes square die.
3. Die cut Basic White CS with largest Stylish Shapes square die then emboss with Cane Weave 3D EF.
4. Adhere Gingham DSP to Sweet Sorbet CS then adhere to card front panels.
5. Adhere die cut square layers then add to top panel of card front.
6. Add DSP heart with Stampin’ Dimensional as shown.
7. Stamp sentiment on Sweet Sorbet CS with VersaMark then heat emboss with White Emboss Powder.  Die cut with Stylish Shapes banner then add to card front.
8. Finish with Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

This playful kit is just what you’ll need to create cards to brighten someone's day!

Make cloudy days a little brighter with the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit!

This kit includes nine sweet and sunny cards—three each of three designs. If someone you know is weathering a storm, this kit is just what you’ll need to create cards that are sure to brighten their day!

 

ABOUT THE KIT: Available to order until 10 February 2023. 

Name: Sunshine & Smiles

This kit includes:

• Everything you need to create 9 radiant cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set.
• A Mango Melody Stampin’ Spot
• A fun peek-through window scene on each card!
• Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more! 

Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection (item number: 160556).

AND for the first time ever, we’ve got a coordinating die add-on! 

Sunshine & Smiles Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 January, while supplies last)

Item number: 162486

$6.00 USD 

This add-on includes:

• One coordinating frog-shaped die: 1-1/8" x 7/8" (2.9 x 2.2 cm)
• One coordinating flower bouquet die: 1-1/8" x 7/8" (2.9 x 2.2 cm)

Click here to subscribe! (Bonus: there is no penalty or limitations for subscription cancellations)

Here's the perfect challenge to help you take a new look at your crafting collection

Today's Paper Craft Crew challenge helps you take new inspiration with the crafting supplies you own. 

 

Although it might see to have a Valentine focus, think beyond that! It could be close friendship, wedding, anniversary, birthday - the sky's the limit. 

I decided to create a challenge card using a bundle that is not known for this kind of theme. Introducing Desert Details: 

This bundle spoke to me when I first saw it in the Mini Catalog. I lived in New Mexico for several years (a long time ago) and learned to love the beauty that the desert has to offer. 

And the corresponding Delicate Desert paper is just as yummy! 

To me, the obvious doesn't always have to be the obvious. What about a southwest 'love' card? The phrase that I chose could easily say 'love' but the paper and embellishments don't necessarily have to as well. 

I had such fun with the layout as well - why not grab this bundle at my online store and try this idea too? 

Tip: if you want to see how I made this card, check out my Instagram Reels! 

And now it is your turn: see what you can create using this week's 'Love' challenge - think outside that obvious box and see what you can design. 

If you want to see what the other crew members created for today's challenge, click here to link over to the Paper Craft Crew website. 

What to do when you fall in love with a beautiful new bundle

Have you ever had this moment too? You open up a new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog and start leafing through page by page. And suddenly  you spot a bundle that takes your breath away for a quick second. 

That's the feeling I got when I first spotted the Dainty Delight bundle! 

Although I don't have much time for creating cards that require a lot of coloring, I knew that I would want to make time for the images in this set. 

So, what do you do when you fall in love with a beautiful bundle? You buy it and craft your heart out! Which is what I have been doing - here on my blog and on my YouTube channel. 

Today's card offers a fun way to create your own background so that you don't have to use an entire sheet of designer series paper. This layout is perfect for using up scraps and it also shows that you can make a beautiful card using only one color of ink. 

 

Here's how to make my card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Dainty Delight (161078); Something Fancy (160416; bundle and save 15% - 160425)
• Card Stock –Basic White (159276); Starry Sky (159263)
• Stamp Pads – Starry Sky (159212)
• Misc. –Stampin’ Seal (152813); Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper (160834)*; Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon (160581); Something Fancy Dies (160424); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

*Free with a $50 product order (Sale-a-bration)

Measurements: 

• Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; 3 1/4” x 2”
• Starry Sky: 3 3/4” x 2 1/4”
• Dainty Flowers: 3/4” x 5 1/2”; 1” x 5 1/2"

Instructions:

1. Fold Basic White cardstock in half and crease to create card base.
2. Ink floral image using Starry Sky ink and stamp several times onto card base.
3. Adhere narrow (floral) Dainty Flowers strip slightly under Dainty Flowers (Starry Sky Strip) and then to right side of card front.
4. Ink Something Fancy phrase using Starry Sky ink and stamp onto Basic White. Die-cut phrase and Starry Sky layer using Something Fancy die. Adhere together, slightly off-setting.
5. Adhere phrase to card front.
6. Adhere Night of Navy bow using Mini Glue Dots to complete card.

These 3 different coloring tools will make your cards beautiful

This week I want to show you three different ways to add color to your cards, using my top 3 coloring tools! Each of these tools will add a different look to my card and the result is fabulous. 

I decided to use my Dainty Delight bundle for the floral image on my card: 

 

And to color the larger stamped image I will be using my top three coloring tools: 

1. Stampin' Blends:
   Stampin' Blends are alcohol markers and when you use them to color stamped images, they give you beautiful, rich, saturated smooth colors. The ink from Stampin' Blends will bleed through you paper so be sure to have grid or scrap paper underneath your card stock to protect your work surface.
   
   
   
   
2. Stampin' Write Markers - Blushing Bride
   Stampin’ Write dual-tipped markers have a broad tip for coloring and achieving unique color effects and a fine tip for writing. I use these for a lighter look on my projects. You can color your images before stamping on card stock or use them to color images stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, my permanent ink of choice.
   
   
   
   
3. Blending Brushes - you need to see the smaller brushes now available in the Mini Catalog (Yippee!) 

The small tip helps you apply ink with precision. The velvety soft bristles blend ink perfectly. Of course I had to get a pack of the smaller brushes to go with the larger set I already own. 

And as I am going to use a design from the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper pack, I let the colors in this pack be the feature on my stamped image. 

Did you know you can earn this paper pack with a $50 (€60) product order? Yes, you can, but only until 28 February 2023. This paper is so popular it may not last until the end of Feb so don't wait and be disappointed! 

Although my card may look complicated, it is not - it just takes a bit of time to color the image. Here's my card, and don't miss my video below showing you how to make this card, step-by-step, along with bonus tips and design ideas! 

Supplies

Stamp Set: Dainty Delight (bundle: 160675)

Ink: Daffodil Delight; Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 5 1/2" x 2 3/4" 
        Dainty Flowers: (2) 1 1/2"
        Daffodil Delight: 1 1/4" x 2"  
        Fresh Freesia: scrap

Misc: Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends (154883); Old Olive Stampin' Blends (154892); Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends (155518); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Small Blending Brushes (160518); Enamel Dot Essentials (160751)

Here's my video - enjoy! 

Sale-a-bration is one of our biggest promotions of the year - here's why

Sale-A-Bration is overflowing with opportunities for you, and filled with fun for everyone! Download our Sale-A-Bration brochure (below) to preview the great products you can earn for FREE when you shop, host, or join my team from 5 January to 28 February 2023.

SALE-A-BRATION PERIOD: 5 January–28 February 2023

There are three ways to enjoy Sale-a-bration:

1. SHOP

Earn exclusive items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure while purchasing (before shipping and taxes) Stampin’ Up! products that you already love – including from the Annual Catalog, the new Mini Catalog, the Clearance Rack or other Online items (like Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and Kit Collections). 

Stampin’ Up! is offering two levels of FREE Sale-a-Bration items:

• LEVEL ONE – Free with $50 Purchase. For every $50 you spend, you can select one Level One item to add to your order. 
• LEVEL TWO – Free with $100 Purchase. For every $100 you spend, you can select one Level Two item to add to your order OR two Level 1 choices.  

2. HOST

You are going to love this second way –HOST. 

When you place a Stampin’ Up! order at my online store for more than $300 between January 4 and February 28, you will automatically receive the gorgeous Scenic Garden Stamp Set. Have a look at this gorgeous set: 

Tip: grab your friends and together create a $300 order - then share the Scenic Garden stamp set around! 

3. JOIN

This is my FAVORITE way for you to save during Sale-a-Bration, and it’s perfect for you! Between January 4 and February 28, join my All About Stamping team and earn the following with your $99 Starter Kit - pick your FAVE option!

• Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine ($63 USD) + your choice of $175 USD of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129 USD 
• Option 2: The original white Mini Machine ($63 USD) + your choice of $175 USD  of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129 USD.
• Option 3: Your choice of $175 USD of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99 USD. 

AND there are more amazing reasons to join my team during Sale-a-Bration:

• FREE SHIPPING of your Starter Kit!
• 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator). Fabulous!
• Earn Sale-a-Bration rewards on orders after your starter kit arrives with an opportunity to earn additional rewards only available to demonstrators
• My exclusive support based on your goals!
• You are under no obligation to ever sell or share with anyone (although it's fun when you do) and do you have to make any further purchases unless you choose to do so.

 

Here's how to say thanks to the people who make your day

We invite you to say thank you to the people who make your day, every day with Saying Thanks all-inclusive card kit! This month’s kit has everything you need to show appreciation to family and friends who light up your life!

Make nine bright, colorful cards in no time to say thank you, recognize friends, and share your gratitude with a bright watercolor wash that won’t go unnoticed! You’ll never miss an opportunity to express gratitude with this colorful kit!

Want to see what you get in this kit?

And here's what you will make: 

Sara from Stampin' Up! is here to tell you more: 

 

SAYING THANKS KIT -     click here to order your kit now!

$13.00 USD 

Each kit comes with pre-cut die cuts in Dutch, English, French and German

Available NOW!

DETAILS

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This kit includes: 

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• Printed die-cut words, precut pieces, and enough adhesive to complete projects.
• White baker's twine and iridescent diamond sequins.
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm).
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide.

See how to layer 3 beautiful paper designs for a lovely overall effect

This week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge is a fun one and offers lots of potential for variation. You will see how you can change up the layers to create a completely different card each time. 

 

I knew straight away that I wanted to use some of the designs in the Dainty Flowers paper pack (FREE with a $50 or €60 product order until 28 Feb 2023!): 

 

Choose from a variety of elegant floral designs in different sizes and shapes. Or use the opposite side for more pastel background layering pieces. This is a stunning set of papers that you won't want to miss out on!

I decided to choose three of the patterns for my card and then to use an image in the coordinating Dainty Delight bundle as the smallest layer: 

If you love to color then this is the bundle for you! I love the pretty flowers and matching dies and know that there are SO many ideas for how to use these products. 

Here's the card I created for today's sketch:

And now it's your turn - give today's sketch a try and see what you can create using your lovely paper patterns.

If you want to see what the Paper Craft Crew created, click here to check out all of our creations. And as I wrote above, the Dainty Flowers paper is on offer for FREE - until 28 Feb and only as supplies last. So don't wait and be disappointed - place your qualifying order using the shopping basket link on the right side of my blog or click the photo of the paper pack above. 

 

There are 3 great options for joining Stampin' Up! now!

 

Why have so many crafters joined my team? Here are the top 5 reasons:

• Make new stampin’ friends

• Join a global community of creative stampers

• Qualify for the perks of being a Stampin’ Up! insider

• Take the opportunity to share what they love with others

• Gain the potential to earn an income by doing what they love, being rewarded with free products, and buying products at a discount.

There are 3 amazing options for you to choose from when you join Stampin' Up! and my team by 28 February: 

 

Click here to learn more!