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You need to see our amazing specialty designer series paper

Today's Friday Feature is to introduce our new 3 new specialty designer series paper packs - an easy way to add a 'wow' factor to all your paper products! What makes these paper packs special?

Each pack includes gold foil 12x12 printed sheets in each pack. Each foil sheet is heavier weight making it perfect for so many different paper project ideas.

Here are the new specialty papers you need to see and don't miss the video below:

Bundle of Love (144143): So many designs, so many colors, so many uses. Great for baby showers, elegant parties, bridal showers, wedding dinners, and more.

Foil Frenzy (144125): Makes a statement with classic patterns combined with foil accents.

Eastern Palace (144147): Coordinates with the Eastern Beauty Stamp Set.

Here's a video that Stampin' Up! products to highlight this amazing new paper - click here to your order favorite pack today!

Which specialty paper pack is your favorite? Tell us using the comment button under this blog post!

Paper Pumpkin Flash Sale - 24 hours only!

Everyone loves a great deal, and it doesn’t get much better than this! For 24 hours only, you can receive your first-month subscription for Paper Pumpkin for only $5 USD.That’s a crazy 75% off the regular price!

Learn more about Paper Pumpkin and see the June kit here.

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How to create an unusual wedding card

Today I have an unusual wedding card idea - based on a customer request I had this week! A special colleague at work is having a garden party wedding reception next week and the wedding has a red and green theme to honor the countries of origin for the bride and groom. 

Hm. A red and green wedding card. How can a design be created that doesn't look like Christmas? That was my dilemma. I did look on Pinterest and a card idea caught my eye and became the inspiration for my Flourishing Phrases wedding card. 

Here's what I used for my card:

Flourish Thinlits Dies
$29.00

Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$7.50

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies
$35.00

 

What makes me happy is that I have yet again used my Layering Circles framelit - there are so many uses for these framelits - such a great value for my money!

And here's my wedding card - I can say that the person who asked me to create the card LOVED it! She knew my struggle and was very excited with the result. I love the Petal Burst background - it added that elegant touch I was looking for. 

 

I love hearing from you - please post your comment under this blog post! 

Now it's your turn - the next time you are ready for a stamping challenge - create an unusual card using what you have on hand. You may just surprise yourself too!

Looking for a super fun crafting challenge?

I have a super fun crafting challenge for you today - whether you make a card, a scrapbook page or something else! It's our weekly Paper Craft Crew challenge. 

This week we have a Tic-Tac-Toe challenge - which row (vertical, horizontal or diagonal) will you pick?

I picked the first vertical column - elements of water, boat, and add a little sparkle - to make my card. 

Here are the products I used. You can click on any of them to order at my online store: 

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set
$25.00

Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies
$27.00

Aqua Painters
$17.00

Watercolor Paper
$5.00

 

Here's my card - I love it - do you too? (PS: the phrase comes from the Lift Me Up stamp set)

 

I love hearing from you - please add a comment under this blog post

What will you create using the above card map challenge? We'd love you to enter a photo of your card over at the Paper Craft Crew site!

Have a good day with a delightful card

Today I have a challenging Daisy Delight card idea - designed for those of you who love different layout ideas with a creative twist. 

First let me share what I used for this card - you can click on any of the product photos to place an order at my store -thanks for your support!

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Bundle
$31.50

Here's my card - I have shared how to create it underneath the photo: 

I love hearing from you - please post a comment under this blog post!

To create this card:

• add a wide strip of Delightful Daisy designer series paper - mine was about 3 1/2" wide
• Take a 4" wide piece of Whisper White card stock and angle it on your paper cutter to create the pointed corner
• Cut a 1/4 strip of Night of Navy. Trim and adhere pieces to outline the Whisper White layer
• Adhere the Whisper White layer to the card front
• Stamp the stem, add the stamped and punched Daisy using a Stampin' Dimensional
• Add your desired phrase and some matching colored dots to the card front to complete

Enjoy an amazing crafting kit every month

Have you heard about Paper Pumpkin? 

Paper Pumpkin comes to your door each month to provide paper crafting fun. Each month is completely different and your kit contains all the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create projects you'll want to pin on your Pinterest Boards. Each kit comes complete with instructions but you can add your own creative twist too. 

It’s so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program by visiting here and click Get it, then fill in your shipping details. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family – every month!

The June 2017 kit - One in a Melon - was awesome!

You’ll feel refreshed just looking at June’s One in a Melon kit with its watermelons, pineapples, lemons, and limes. This kit comes with:

6 printed card bases
4 printed bags
6 white envelopes
2 sheets watercolor die-cut pieces
2 sheets white die-cut pieces
1 sheet laser-cut leaf stickers
4 sheets printed cotton paper
4 yds. pink baker’s twine
4 green mini clothespins
100 dimensionals
and 100 adhesive dots!

Skip to the fun of putting together our yummy summer-themed project with this how-to video:

Have questions about Paper Pumpkin? Click here! Ready to subscribe and get the July kit? Subscribe here!

 

Make a bright and colorful beach card

Now that summer has arrived it's fun to create paper crafts with a beach theme. The Colorful Seasons bundle is a perfect choice!

Here's what I used to create my card - don't miss the list of products and measurements AND my video tutorial below:

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Bundle
$54.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies
$35.00

Best Birds Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Number Of Years Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

 

Colorful Seasons Beach card

I love hearing from you - please post a comment under this blog post!
 

Stamp sets: Best Birds (141525), Number of Years (140653), Colorful Seasons (bundle and save 10% 145348)

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Dapper Denim

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", strip 1" x 4 1/2"
          Very Vanilla: 5 1/4" x 4"; 1 1/2" square
          Daffodil Delight: 1 3/4" square

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic platform, Layering Circles framelits (141705), SNAIL adhesive

Here's my video tutorial - enjoy! 

Surprise an amazing friend with a cheerful card

Today I have a beautiful Hello Friend card to share with you, one that is so easy to create that I feel I need to swear you to secrecy! I hope it also shows you that you don't need to have a ton of supplies on hand to make a gorgeous idea. I think the ribbon is what makes this card really pop, do you agree? 

 Here are the products used - click on any of them to place an order through me - I appreciate your support!

Hello Friend Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00

Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Night Of Navy 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
$8.00

 

I love hearing from you - please post a comment under this blog post!

Hello Friend card

Supplies: 

• Stamps – Hello Friend (144059 clear, 144055 wood),
• Paper – Soft Sky (131203), Night of Navy (100867), Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper (144185),
• Ink – Night of Navy (126970)
• Accessories – Fast Fuse (129026) 5/8” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon Night of Navy (144189) Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220)

Cutting & Scoring:  

• Soft Sky 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Scored at 4 1/4”
• Night of Navy 4 x 5 ¼”
• Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper  3 7/8 x 5 1/8”, 1 ½ x 3 7/8” 

Instructions:

1. Stamp sentiment on smaller printed paper panel in Navy Ink. Adhere to larger printed paper panel.
2. Add bow to card as shown with fast fuse.
3. Embellish with several rhinestones.
4. Adhere to Soft Sky Card.

 What can you create using supplies you have on hand? Try stamping on designer series paper and see how good it looks!

The products you need to start stamping

One question I am asked a lot is: what do I need to get started stamping? That's a tough one to answer because it really does depend on what you want to make and your budget. 

So I decided to sit down to tackle this question and share my answer with you. I created three kit options to choose from - to meet all different kinds of budgets: the bare bones, the take it to the next level and the I want it all!

To order one of these kits, click here for my online store and enter in the name of each product in the search bar. Or contact me ([email protected]) and I will order your kit for you and throw in a bonus thank you!

Three different kits (prices shown are US dollars, prices will vary in Europe):

 1. The Bare Bones Basics: I chose these three basic items simply because I use them every time I stamp and I consider them the basics. I know how exciting it is to buy stamps and inks but you need these tools to help you cut, layer, and adhere pieces together plus you need to protect your stamps so they last years!

Snail Adhesive
$7.00

Stampin' Trimmer
$30.00

Stampin' Mist
$4.50

Kit cost: $41.50 - click on any of the photos above to order them at my online store. Live in Europe? Email me at: [email protected]

 

2. Take It To The Next Level: I started with the Bare Bones Basics and then added three more products:

• the bone folder so you can fold and crease card stock (for a crisp, clean look)
• the paper snips for stamping and 'fussy cutting' images (stamping and cutting them out)
• the Stampin' Dimensionals (720 pieces!) so you can 'pop up' those cut images for a professional look!

Stampin' Mist
$4.50

Snail Adhesive
$7.00

Stampin' Trimmer
$30.00

Bone Folder
$7.00

Paper Snips
$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00 

Kit Cost: $62.50

 

3. I Want It All: This kit provides you with everything you need for months of crafting pleasure. I added two more products:

• You will protect your stamping surface plus have a fantastic grid (on the paper - inches on one side, centimeters on the other!) to help you with perfect placement.
• You will have our 'washer/dryer' system for cleaning and protecting stamps.
• And anything you decide to add beyond this kit will be the cherry on the icing on the top your crafting cake!

Stampin' Mist
$4.50

Snail Adhesive
$7.00

Stampin' Trimmer
$30.00

Bone Folder
$7.00

Paper Snips
$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Grid Paper
$11.00

Stampin' Scrub
$17.00

Kit Cost: $90.50

There you have it: three different kit choices to help you with what you need to get started stamping - add stamps, inks and paper to any of these kits for years of stamping fun!

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How to wish someone a swimmingly fine day

Each week I send my son a letter to remind him that even though we are miles apart I still think of him each day. My son lives in an eastern state so I easily chose the fun Seaside Shore set for today's card to wish him a swimmingly fine day!

Here's what I used to create my card. You can click on any of them to place an order at my online store: I appreciate your support!

Seaside Shore Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$29.00

Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper
$11.00

For the phrase in my card I used a stamp in the Basket of Wishes. You can create my card idea and choose a stamp that suits your occasion. 

Here's my Seaside Shore card:

 I love hearing from you - please add your comments under this blog post. 

Try this layout idea as a card map - use flowers, cupcakes or even a word from a phrase in each square - the sky is the limit!
 

How to create an unusual eastern palace card

It's time for another Paper Craft Crew card map and this week I created an unusual card using this map. Here's the challenge - why not join in and submit a photo of your card over on the Paper Craft Crew site? Hop on over there to see what others have crated using this map:

 

I decided to use my Eastern Palace Suite for the card and for the first time ever I decided to use some of my Eastern Gold vinyl stickers!

Here's what I used for my card - click on either photo below to place an order at my online store - thanks for your support!

 

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Bundle
$48.50

Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
$7.00

Here's the card I created. I decided not to use twine because I didn't have anything that would match and I felt that any kind of ribbon would detract from the shiny gold elements on my card. I also decided not to put a phrase on my card front and save that for the inside. That way my card will be ready for any kind of occasion needed. 

I love hearing from you - please add a comment under this blog post!

Now it's your turn - give our card map a try the next time you craft: it's a fun one!

Have you heard about the June special?

Be a June hostess and earn even more this month on qualifying orders!

It’s always a good time to get together with friends, but with the annual catalog release this month, it’s even better!

Book a Facebook event with me and I will help you get your host on!

You can earn extra Stampin’ Rewards this month on qualifying orders!

I would love to create an online event for you and your friends (close & far)  - I guarantee it will be a great time and include prize patrols and crafting ideas! Email me at: [email protected] and we will create a fun event together!

Stamp a delightful background for playful interest

Today I created a birthday card idea for you using a layout I have used on a previous card idea. I wanted a clean and simple card idea for my June Crafternoon class and also wanted to use some new designer series paper I recently purchased. I just love the rich jewel tones in the Naturally Eclectic paper!

First, the products I used on my card below. You can click on any of them to place an order at my online store - I appreciate your support!

Confetti Celebration Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$18.00

Playful Backgrounds Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.00

Versamark Pad
$8.50

Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies
$35.00

I used my Versamark ink pad so my background would be subtle yet add interest. Here's my card:

 I love hearing from you - please post your comments under this blog post!

Why not try my layout idea the next time you craft? I bet you will love your card project too!

How to use a unique layout to create a fantastic card

Today's card idea and video tutorial (at the bottom of this post) shows how to create a fantastic card using a unique layout. The paper and coordinating colors grabs your attention right away and the circles add the unique touch. 

Here's what I used to create my Teeny Tiny Wishes card - click on any of the product photos to place an order at my Online Store:

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$27.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies
$35.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

Here's my Teeny Tiny Wishes birthday card - I have added the supplies and cutting dimensions and my video under the card photo: 

I love hearing from you - please add a comment in the box under this post!

Ink: Lemon Lime Twist

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
          Soft Sky: 11" x 4 1/4" (score at 5 1/2")
          Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"; scrap for phrase
          Naturally Eclectic (144185): three squares: 1 3/4", 2 3/4", 3 1/8"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic platform, Layering Circles framelits #141705, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals #144108, SNAIL adhesive

Here's my video tutorial and an extra tip or two thrown in - thanks for watching!
   

Create hilarious conversations with this delightful set

From the moment I spotted the Text Ya Later stamp set in the new annual catalog I knew I had to have it. Not only because texting is a huge part of my world but also because the conversations that can be created are hilarious!

Here are the products I used to make this fun card - I hope you see you don't have to have a lot of products to paper craft. You can click on any of these products to order them at my Online Store:

Text Ya Later Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine
$3.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

 

 

I plan to mail this card to my son so I chose the phrases to fit my design.

Did you know there are 59 stamps in this set?

I would love to see what conversation combinations you can create with Text Ya Later - why not create some cards and share photos with me by email: [email protected].