Nutz about Stamping

These playful products will help you to honor the men in your life

Here’s a fun way to honor the special men in your life. Preserve your fun times together using the He’s the Man Collection. Each of these memory cards can be used as layers on greeting cards, as Project Life memory page cards, or you can frame them with your favorite photos.

General supplies: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110775); Paper Snips (103579); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Rustic Metallic Dots (159082); He’s the Man 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper (159068)

Card one 

He’s the Man Specialty paper: 3” x 4”

Basic Black: ½” x 5 ½”

Instructions:

1. Adhere Basic Black strip diagonally across the He’s the Man paper base.

2. Using Paper Snips, strip off overhang.

3. Attach the ‘You’re a Classic’ element using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4. Add 3 Rustic Metallic Dots to complete.

Card two 

He’s the Man Specialty paper: 3” x 4”; ½” x 3”

Instructions:

1. Adhere He’s the Man strip across bottom of He’s the Man paper base.

2. Adhere ‘Lookin’ Sharp’ element to paper base using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Adhere Bow Tie to ‘Lookin’ Sharp’ element using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4. Add 2 Rustic Metallic Dots to complete.

Card three

Instructions:

1. Select He’s the Man card element as the card base.

2. Adhere two tree elements and ‘strong and courageous’ element to card base to complete.

Card four 

He’s the Man Specialty paper: 3” x 4”; (2) ¼” x 4”

Instructions:

1. Adhere two He’s the Man strips to He’s the Man paper base.

2. Attach ‘van’ element using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Adhere ‘axe’ element to complete.

Card five 

He’s the Man Specialty paper: 3” x 4”

Instructions:

1. Adhere torn element strip to bottom of He’s the Man paper base. Trim off overhang.

2. Attach ‘BBQ’ element using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Adhere ‘hooray’ element to top right of paper base.

4. Attach ‘arrow’ element using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5. Add 3 Rustic Metallic Dots to complete.

This easy technique is one that you should learn

Are you wondering what to do with leftover bits of designer paper? I have the perfect solution for that question. I am going to show you a super easy technique that packs a wow factor. So, let's get started!

 

It was really fun to dig through my paper stash and see what I could find and surprisingly I spotted a pattern in the Rings of Love paper that matched a stamp set that I have. I love these kinds of little surprises! 

 

The Rings of Love paper includes images of cottages, mushrooms, acorns, birds, tree rings, and flowers perfect for card fronts for your cards. Or you can cut out individual images to use as accents. These basic patterns will help you to create charming paper crafts all year long. Want to make it easier? You can cut out some of the images with the dies included in the coordinating Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing Folder.

Paper colors: Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Mint Macaron, Night of Navy, Parakeet Party, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Soft Suede

What I realized when planning my video, is that the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set coordinates beautifully with this paper! 

 

 

This set has adorable hedgehogs, flowers, butterflies, forest mushrooms, and birds.  It's so easy—stamp the line-art images on a card front which is what we are going to do today, add the sentiment that expresses your feelings, and send!

 

I combined these products to make today's card. Watch the video below to see how easy this technique really is! 

Here's what you need to make my card, change out the paper and stamp set to use your leftover bits. 

Supplies

Stamp Set: Happy Hedgehogs (157983)

Ink:

Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade

Paper and cutting dimensions:
            Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 3/4" x 5" 
            Rings of Love: 3 3/4" x 5" 
            Poppy Parade: 5 1/4" x 4" 

Misc: Rings of Love designer series paper (159939); Soft Succulent Stampin' Write Marker, Cotton Swab (optional); Stampin' Seal; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; embellishments (your choice!); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video - watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

Learn how to combine 2 simple products and create a beautiful card design

You should know by now how much I LOVE a card sketch, right? Today's project is a Thank-You card created using this card sketch:

Like all sketches, these act as a starting point for your creativity. You can change the orientation and get creative with the shapes and elements you add to them.

This card sketch has been used with the monochromatic Perfectly Pencilled Designer Series Paper.

This paper features sketchy flower designs alongside fabulous backgrounds, such as stripes, dots and other repeating patterns. The papers can be used as they are, or you can add colour to them by sponging or spritzing and you can also colour in the flowers with any of your colouring tools. For this project they have all been left as black and white designs.

To create this card, a piece of Designer Series paper with a small all-over flower design has been used for the background. A strip of striped paper has been added onto this horizontally and the corners trimmed. This is then added to a standard sized Basic Black card base.

Instead of circles, the mats in the centre of the card are stitched squares from the Stylish Shapes Dies. A bow of Black Twine was added to the back before they were stuck in place with dimensionals.

A section of flowers was cut from one of the papers and sections of this were cut out and layered onto the squares. Some pieces were added with liquid adhesives and other pieces raised up with dimensionals. Two butterflies from the paper were also cut out and added

A sentiment from the Nature’s Harvest stamp set was added to the bottom of the centre panel. To finish, a few Classic Matte dots were added in Black and White.

And here's the final card, thanks to this fun sketch!

These papers are beautiful and provide so many creative opportunities. Whether you use these papers, or experiment with a totally different selection of products do give the sketch a go. Just by changing elements and colours you can use the same basic layout yet create totally different looks.

How cute is this set? It's definitely in my top ten of 2022.

l mean how can someone NOT like this super cute Hippest Hippo stamp set and matching Hippo dies? I am so sad that these products will retire on 31 August - that's only 8 days from today! (panic)

 

Tip: click on the stamp set photo to earn it for FREE (with a $50+ product order) at my online store!

Your papercrafts are sure to be right "on point" when you use this set. These playful little cuties practically guarantee smiles all around! Stamp them individually or group them together to make your own bundle of happy, happy hippos! Add one of four fun sentiments, then customize them any way you like: color them using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique, add some embossing powder to add dimension to the ballerina’s tutu, and so much more—you simply can’t go wrong with a cute and hip hippo! Also available in French.

Tip: click on the dies photo above to earn it for FREE (with a $50+ product order) at my online store!

Create all kinds of fun scenes with the die cuts you make using these Hippo Dies. The hippos in the stamp set are ready to have fun! You can show them dancing, snorkeling, boating, playing in the water, dancing in the rain while holding an umbrella, and more—there are simply too many options to name them all! Die cut the pieces then color any way you like for hip little hippos having a frolicking good time on your cards and papercrafts.

We need to play with these products as much as possible. So I have a fun idea for you to try. Pair the hippos with your favorite designer paper patterns - each time your card will look so different. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Hippest Hippos * (159921)
• Card Stock – Crushed Curry (131199); Fresh Freesia (155613); Basic White (159276); Melon Mambo (15320); Pool Party (122924)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper (158822); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends (154904); Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (154883); Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820); All That Dies (159078), Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends (153112); Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (154894); Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (154885); Hippo Dies * (159928)

*Free with a $50 order

Measurements:  

• Crushed Curry: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; scraps
• Hues of Happiness: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Fresh Freesia: (3) 3” x 1 ¾”; scraps
• Basic White: (3) 2 ¼” x 1 ½”; 2” x ¾”
• Melon Mambo: scraps

Instructions:

1. Fold Crushed Curry cardstock in half and crease to create card base. Adhere Hues of Happiness layer using Multi-purpose Liquid Glue.
2. Die-cut 3 Fresh Freesia Stitched Rectangles and adhere to card front.
3. Die-cut Crushed Curry, Pool Party and Melon Mambo Flowers.
4. Ink Hippo image using Tuxedo Black ink and stamp onto Whisper White. Color using Stampin’ Blends. Die-cut. Attach to Fresh Freesia rectangles using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Adhere Crushed Curry, Pool Party and Melon Mambo flowers to card front.
6. Ink phrase using Tuxedo Black ink and stamp onto Whisper White. Die-cut using Banner die from All That dies pack. Attach to card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Do you want to know why I love card sketches so much?

You know why I love card sketches so much? 

Card sketches:

• offer me unique layout ideas, ones that I might not have thought of before
• challenge me to look at my existing crafting supplies in a new way
• help me use up what I have on hand (so I have room for new supplies!)
• save me time on designing layouts
• help me to think in a brand new direction and to be flexible with the sketch elements
• help me to see what other crafters created using the same sketch, giving me new ideas to try

This week's Paper Craft Crew Sketch is no exception:

At first that swirl in the background. I don't have a swirl stamp anymore. Then I remembered not to think so literally, to be flexible on the card sketch elements. At that point I decided to use my Bamboo Beauty stamp set:

 

Tip: click in the set photo above to order it at my online store. 

This set is perfect for creating a serene escape with the brushstroke style. The bamboo images in this stamp set are sized perfectly for cardmaking; either stamp the branches in a random pattern for a minimal look (which I did) or use the bamboo and branch images together to create a bamboo forest! The authentic kanji symbols translate to “friendship” so be sure to send a card to all your favorite friends as this stamp set is gender neutral.

I have often wondered what the bamboo stalks would look like if stamped and cut out so thought I would try that as my 'swirl image'. I love how it looked out!

The other elements on my card are super easy: I used Versamark to stamp the bamboo leaves on the card base and that paper strip is from a retired pack that came out just over a year ago, originally created to coordinate with Bamboo Beauty. As I am always encouraging you to use up your supplies, I am sure you will forgive me for doing the same, right?

Here's my Bamboo Beauty sketch card:

Why not give this week's sketch a try too? I would love to see what you create - leave me a comment with a link to your post so I can pop by and leave you a comment too! 

 

 

Don't miss my exclusive bonus offer for my latest At Home class

My latest At Home class features the playful Hippest Hippo stamp set and matching dies.

 

Your papercrafts are sure to be right "on point" when you use the Hippest Hippo stamp set. These playful little cuties practically guarantee smiles all around! Stamp them individually or group them together to make your own bundle of happy, happy hippos! Add one of four fun sentiments, then customize them any way you like: color them using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique, add some embossing powder to add dimension to the ballerina’s tutu, and so much more—you simply can’t go wrong with a cute and hip hippo! Also available in French.

 

From the moment I saw these products in the July-August Sale-a-bration catalog, I knew they were a must-have. After creating with them for over a month now I want to share 5 exclusive projects with you in this At Home Class. 

 

 

Purchase my class to receive an individual photo and step-by-step instructions for each card plus a list of the general products needed for all five cards. And don't miss my bonus offers!

 

Want to learn more? Click the image below!

 

 

2 beautiful teacher gift ideas complete, and now for the third

In my last YouTube video I demonstrated how to make a beautiful Teacher Gift idea for a post-it note pad and then on Instagram I demonstrated how to create a companion piece to make these the perfect gift SET.

Today I am going to add a sweet treat idea using the same supplies, the Happiness Abounds stamp set and Hues of Happiness paper, making this a gift TRIO idea.

 

The Happiness Abounds stamp set features all-occasion sentiments to celebrate those you love with greetings in various sizes and line-art floral images perfect for coloring which is what we will be doing today.  You can also create simple designs with a solitary blossom and use those as accent pieces on your paper crafting projects. Pair with coordinating products for even more creative possibilities. You can go simple or more sophisticated whatever pleases your artistic taste.

 

 

The dies not only match the stamp set but you can also use them on the coordinating Hues of Happiness designer paper. And that's what we will do today.

 

 

This canvas-looking paper features illustrated and painted flowers on one side with all-purpose patterns on the other side. Designed to represent the Stampin' Up! color spectrum, the repeating patterns can be used as focal images or as accent pieces on your card bases and scrapbook layouts. 

 

Here's what I created: with the gift hidden-

 

 

And with the sweet treat showing:

 

Here's what you need to make this gift idea at home:

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Color & Contour (154994)

 

Ink: Gorgeous Grape

 

Stampin' Blend: Dark Pool Party

 

Paper and cutting dimensions

        Basic White: 2 1/4" square

        Pool Party: 3 3/8" x 9 1/2"

        Hues of Happiness: 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"; scraps for flower and leaves

 

Misc: Stampin' Cute & Emboss Machine; Tear & Tape Adhesive; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin' Seal; All That Dies (159079); Blossoming Happiness Dies (158823); White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326); Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Simply Scored

 

Here's my video tutorial - be sure to watch it all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

 

 

Celebrate the friends that always make you smile with this playful set

If you are a fan of quirky, playful images, then you are going to love today's fun fold card, using the Glad We're Friends set. 

(click on the stamp set photo to order it at my online store)

This set includes five fun and quirky sentiments that pair perfectly with an animal friend or two. Tap into your pun potential by stamping a cute little corgi with a fan and the message, “I’m blown away by you!” like you see below. The simple line-art images are perfect for adding pops of color customized for each project. Let a loved one know that today is “guinea” be a great day with a guinea pig or two. Keep your crafts lighthearted and fun with so many unique combinations to brighten anyone’s day.

Here's one playful idea - guaranteed to bring a smile:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Glad We’re Friends (158787)
• Card Stock (CS) – Evening Evergreen (155574); Basic White (159276)
• Ink Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Misc. – Lovely Linen Designer Series Paper (DSP) (158644); Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (154904); Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (155521); Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (154893); Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (154884); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183); White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326); 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds (159185); Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815); Stampin’ Seal+ (149699); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579); Take Your Pick (144107)

Measurements:  

• Evening Evergreen CS: 4-1/4” x 8 1/2”, scored at 4-1/4”; 3” x 3”; 2-1/8” x 2-1/8”
• Basic White CS:             4” x 4”, plus scraps for die cutting
• DSP:                                     4” x 4”            

Instructions:

1. Burnish the fold in the card base using a Bone Folder.
2. Glue the 4” x 4” Basic White CS onto the inside of the card base.
3. Lay a 6” piece of ribbon across the DSP layer, wrap the ends to the back, and adhere using Stampin’ Seal+.
4. Tie a second piece of ribbon around the first one, near the left edge, and tie in a bow.
5. Glue the DSP layer onto the front of the card base.
6. Stamp the dog in Memento ink onto a scrap of Basic White CS, then die cut.
7. Stamp the sentiment in Memento ink onto a scrap of Basic White CS, then die cut.
8. Glue the die cut dog image onto the 3” x 3” Evening Evergreen CS.
9. Glue the die cut sentiment onto the 2-1/8” x 2-1/8” Evening Evergreen CS.
10. Close the card and line up the 3” x 3” Evening Evergreen CS at the top, centering it side to side, and extending past the top 1-1/4” (to make it 5-1/2” tall overall.)
11. Adhere it using a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size – be sure to put adhesive only on the part that overlaps.
12. Adhere the sentiment over the ribbon using a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size.
13. Apply three Opal Rounds, in Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen, onto the stamped layers using a Take Your Pick tool.

Combining 3 different products can bring an interesting result

I have to admit that the jury is out on today's card that I created using this week's card sketch challenge:

 

I think this challenge is one of the more unique ones and for a while I drew a blank. At first I thought that the paper strips could be designer paper, and they could. But that didn't speak to me so I cancelled out that idea. 

Then I spotted:

 

This canvas-looking Hues of Happiness paper features illustrated and painted flowers on one side with all-purpose patterns on the other side. Designed to represent the Stampin' Up! color spectrum, the repeating patterns can be used as focal images or as accent pieces on your card bases and scrapbook layouts. Or create elegant backgrounds with the color gradient patterned sheets. And that's what I decided to do! 

Fun Fact: If you are on Instagram, check out this official Stampin' Up! video, showing how the Hues of Happiness paper - so cool! 

Right. Paper chosen. 

Next: the strips. I immediately thought of my Sending dies. I chose the shorter tag die which I would use instead of paper strips. 

 

And now for the phrase. That also came easily - from the Beauty of Friendship stamp set:

 

 

Combine these three products and you can make this card too: 

I would love to see what you create using this sketch challenge, especially if you use uneven lengths of the strips. I just couldn't do it - maybe you are braver than I! 

 

Only two weeks remain in this amazing promotion! Don't miss out and be disappointed

Stampin' Up! second Sale-a-bration event of the year is almost over! Sale-a-Bration is Stampin’ Up!’s twice-annual sales event that gives you several ways to earn FREE products.

Click on the image above to download a copy of this brochure to your device. 

Here's how you can get the most of out this second Sale-a-Bration event - only through 31 August:

SHOP

During Sale-a-Bration, you can earn exclusive items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure through purchasing of Stampin’ Up! products you already love (before shipping and taxes) – purchases from the new Annual Catalog, the new July - December Mini Catalog, the Clearance Rack or other Online items (such as Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and our Kit Collections).

Like Sale-a-Brations past, Stampin’ Up! offers two levels of Sale-a-Bration items:

• LEVEL ONE CHOICES– Free with $50 Purchase. For every $50 you spend, you can select one Level One item to add to your order, FOR FREE!
  Here are your Level One choices:
  • Hippest Hippos Cling Stamp Set (#159921)
  • Hippo Dies (#159928)
  • Rings of Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (#159939)
  • Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelopes (#159940)
  • Stylish Sketches Cling Stamp Set (#159937)
  • Silver & Gold 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (#159941)
    
    
• LEVEL TWO CHOICES – Free with $100 Purchase. For every $100 you spend, you can select one Level Two item to add to your order, FOR FREE.
  Here are your Level Two choices:
  • Amazing Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set (#159930)
  • Tree Lot Dies (#159938)
  • Wonderful World Cling Stamp Set + Wonderful World 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (#159918)

But let's not stop there! Two weeks ago Stampin' Up! sweetened the FREE choices pot with 10 MORE choices! 

Click on the image below for a PDF:

SHOP BIG

If you think shopping is a fun way to earn free products during Sale-a-Bration, then you are going to love the second way – HOST, using the SHOP BIG benefit.

When you place a Stampin’ Up! order for more than $300 by 31 August, you will automatically receive the exclusive Perfect Pomegranate Stamp Set. Here’s the set - so awesome!

Want to take advantage of the SHOP BIG benefit? Email me at: [email protected] and I will set this up for you and your friends! 

4 simple products you can use to create a beautiful teacher gift idea

School will be starting soon and so I created a video to show you how to use your crafting supplies to make a gift for your children's teachers this year. If you no longer have children of school age, no worries; this gift idea is also great for coworkers and friends too.

 

Here's what I used for my teacher gift:

 

The Happiness Abounds stamp set features all-occasion sentiments to celebrate those you love with greetings in various sizes and line-art floral images perfect for coloring which is what we will be doing today. You can also create simple designs with a solitary blossom and use those as accent pieces on your paper crafting projects. You can go simple or more sophisticated whatever pleases your artistic taste.

 

The dies not only match the stamp set but you can also use them on the coordinating Hues of Happiness designer paper. I used this paper for my teacher gift idea as well.

 

 

I also used the Glossy Dots Assortment pack on my project - did you know that you can get the entire collection at a discounted price? Who doesn't LOVE saving money? This has to be one of my all-time favorite collections - it has so many uses!

Note: this suite is so popular that it is showing 'low inventory'. Get yours now by clicking on the photo below. 

 

 

Here's my Happiness Abounds gift project. Don't miss my video tutorial below!

 

 

 

 

 

If you follow me on Instagram I will show you (on Wednesday) how to create a companion piece that will make this the perfect gift SET.

Supplies

Stamp Set: Happiness Abounds (bundle to save $$: 158824)

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends: Granny Apple Green (dark); Pool Party (light and dark)

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2"x 3 1/2"; 4"x 3 1/2"; 3 1/4" x 1 1/4"; (2) 1 3/4" x 1 1/2"; (2) 2 1/4" x 1 3/4"
        Hues of Happiness: 3 7/8"x 3 3/8"; 4"x 3 1/2" 
        Fresh Freesia: 3 1/2" x 2 1/4"

Misc: Stampin' Cute & Emboss Machine; Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper (158822); Stampin' Seal; Glossy Dots Assortment (158827); Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Sticky Notes (Post-it Notes); Tear & Tape Adhesive

Be sure to watch my video all the way through for my bonus tips and ideas. 

You don't want to miss my next At Home Class! It's so much fun!

I am so excited to announce my next At Home class, featuring the playful Hippest Hippo stamp set and matching dies.

 

From the moment I saw these products in the July-August Sale-a-bration catalog, I knew they were a must-have. After creating with them for over a month now I want to share 5 exclusive projects with you in this At Home Class. 

 

 

Purchase my class to receive an individual photo and step-by-step instructions for each card plus a list of the general products needed for all five cards. And don't miss my bonus offers!

 

Want to learn more? Click the image below!

 

 

Giving a gift? Let this trio of cuteness give you helping hand

It is always exciting when we are introduced to a new catalogue and the range of new products that we are going to be able to add to our collection. Amongst all the beautiful festive bundles in the new July-August Mini-Catalogue are the cute Christmas Scottie Stamp Set and coordinating Scottie Dog Punch.

The Photopolymer Stamp Set features three Scottie Dogs in different poses and a selection of bows, ribbons, a present, some snowflakes and a square tartan stamp. The tartan can be used as a background, as a rug or blanket and to create tartan Scottie dogs.

The coordinating punch matches the standing dog image and the larger of the bows. As well as punching out the stamped image, you can also create fun, bold dogs in a variety of patterns by punching dogs from Designer Series Paper.

This card was created by punching 2 Scottie Dogs from Basic White cardstock. One was turned over to the other side before both dogs were stamped in the Tartan design – one in Cherry Cobbler and the other in Night of Navy.

A Deckled rectangle was cut in Basic White and the sentiment stamped on it in Night of Navy ink. The two dogs were stuck onto the rectangle facing each other. They were each given a bow of the opposite colour. Some Silver Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon was coloured with a Night of Navy marker and used to wrap around the base of the rectangle. A smaller piece was used to create a knot.

A larger Cherry Cobbler Deckled Rectangle was embossed with the Gingham Embossing Folder. The Basic White layer was stuck to this Cherry Cobbler layer. They were both added to a Night of Navy card base that had been randomly stamped with snowflakes in Night of Navy ink.

A Basic White insert was added to the inside and this too had been stamped with Night of Navy snowflakes.

This delightful Christmas Scottie bundle will make a great addition to your festive crafting supplies this year, so remember to add them to your shopping list.

10 more choices! Stampin' Up!s big sale got even bigger!

Stampin' Up! second Sale-a-bration event of the year is now on! Sale-a-Bration is Stampin’ Up!’s twice-annual sales event that gives you several ways to earn FREE products.

Click on the image above to download a copy of this brochure to your device. 

Here's how you can get the most of out this second Sale-a-Bration event - 1 July  through 31 August only:

SHOP

During Sale-a-Bration, you can earn exclusive items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure through purchasing of Stampin’ Up! products you already love (before shipping and taxes) – purchases from the new Annual Catalog, the new July - December Mini Catalog, the Clearance Rack or other Online items (such as Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and our Kit Collections).

Like Sale-a-Brations past, Stampin’ Up! offers two levels of Sale-a-Bration items:

• LEVEL ONE CHOICES– Free with $50 Purchase. For every $50 you spend, you can select one Level One item to add to your order, FOR FREE!
  Here are your Level One choices:
  • Hippest Hippos Cling Stamp Set (#159921)
  • Hippo Dies (#159928)
  • Rings of Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (#159939)
  • Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelopes (#159940)
  • Stylish Sketches Cling Stamp Set (#159937)
  • Silver & Gold 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (#159941)
    
    
• LEVEL TWO CHOICES – Free with $100 Purchase. For every $100 you spend, you can select one Level Two item to add to your order, FOR FREE.
  Here are your Level Two choices:
  • Amazing Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set (#159930)
  • Tree Lot Dies (#159938)
  • Wonderful World Cling Stamp Set + Wonderful World 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (#159918)

But let's not stop there! This week Stampin' Up! sweetened the FREE choices pot with 10 MORE choices! 

Click on the image below for a PDF:

SHOP BIG

If you think shopping is a fun way to earn free products during Sale-a-Bration, then you are going to love the second way – HOST, using the SHOP BIG benefit.

When you place a Stampin’ Up! order for more than $300 between 1 July and 31 August, you will automatically receive the exclusive Perfect Pomegranate Stamp Set. Here’s the set:

Want to take advantage of the SHOP BIG benefit? Email me at: [email protected] and I will set this up for you and your friends! 

Have you seen the product to use to create perfect puffs of snow?

Snowfall Accents Puff Paint is advertised by Stampin’ Up! As a wintry accent for creating perfect puffs of snow. It does do this very well. Simply shake the bottle before using, apply a thin coating to your artwork and use the Heat Tool to transform it into festive 3D snowflake accents.

However, Snowfall Accents Puff paint is not just for snow! This decorative accent can be used for so many more creative accents. Such as:

· Beverage foam – any beverage that has a foamy layer on top – such as a freshly poured mug beer or a root beer float

· Whipped Cream – top off a dessert image or ice cream shake with a topping of fluffy whipped cream

· Marshmallows – add dimension to a s’more dessert image or a cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows floating on top

· Bubble Bath – imagine a bubble bath overflowing with bubbles – give those bubbles some dimension & texture with this puff paint

· Clouds – add dimension to images of clouds to emphasize

· Stones – give a stone walkway some dimension by adding puff paint to the stones. Then add color after heat setting with a Stampin’ Write Marker or Blends Marker.

Note: Stampin’ Up! Does warn that applying the paint over a stamped image may cause the ink to smear. I did not experience this, but I suggest you test a sample before applying the paint to a piece of artwork that you have spent a lot of time working on.

***All photos in this post attributed to Stampin' Up!