ENVELOPE GIFT BAG FOR THIS WEEKS TCD COLOR CHALLENGE #TCDCC12

It is time for the next installment of my TCD Color challenge! To play along, complete your project using the colors given in the weekly challenge and post your project to the comments over on my TCD Facebook Page using the hashtag #tcdcc12. I will randomly pick one winner each week and announce the winner on Fridays. Each winner will get the card I made for the color challenge that week and an additional surprise mailed to them. If you are not on Facebook, you can email me your card with #TCDCC12 in the subject, and I can post it for you so you can still play along.

#TCDCC12 -TCD Color Challenge Swatches

This week’s Color Challenge colors are Crumb Cake, Rococo Rose, Just Jade, And Soft Suede

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I love making bag-a-lopes or gift bags from envelopes! By making your own gift bags, you have the opportunity to coordinate your card with the gift bag, and you can make the gift bag whatever size you need! Pretty handy, right? Your score size will dictate the size of the gift bag. I created this gift bag using Stampin’ Up!s Medium Envelope, which is 5 3/4″ x 4 3/8″ and the project has a finished size of 2 7/8″ w x 4 3/4″ h x 1 1/2″ d, and I scored it at 3/4″ to achieve this. If you need more width for your bag, then you could do a smaller score of 1/2″, and your finished bag size will be 3 3/8 ” w x 5″ h x 1″ d. See how if you adjust your score size, you can have a larger or smaller bag size. Keep in mind that you can use any sized envelope to using this technique. I have created bags using a large 9″ x 12″ white mailing envelope as well.

You can watch the video below to see how I create the gift bags.

Grab whatever envelope you have and give it a try. This bag-a-lopes are addicting! 

Now it’s your turn to play along with this week’s Color Challenge.  Create your masterpiece using these colors and post your card to the comments of my #TCDCC12 post on my TCD Facebook Page. Friday, I will randomly pick a winner and mail my card as a thank you for playing along.

Happy Stamping!

SAB 2021 Join

The best deal of Sale-A-Bration is the starter kit!

The starter kit is only $99! Included in this price is:

  • You pick $125 worth of ANY products from the Mini or Annual Catalogs.
  • Five FREE Designer Series paper packs from the upcoming 21-22 Annual Catalog (see picture to the left.) This deal is a $57.50 value and only available when you purchase a Starter Kit until Feb 28, 2021.
  • AND it all ships for FREE!

Once you purchase the Stampin’ Up! starter kit, you will be one of the treasured Queens/Kings on my Creative Dream Team!

We welcome everyone! Whether you are joining for the discount of 20% – 25% or to make a career out of it! We look forward to you joining us!

JOIN MY TEAM TODAY!

Still, have questions? Send me an email, and I will answer your questions and clarify any concerns.

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BOUQUET OF HOPE PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

Details:

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. Kit includes card bases, decorative die-cut pieces, embellishments, and more.
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose

Coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper, an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item.

COORDINATING PRODUCT:

155223 | Flower & Field Designer Series Paper

Earn this pack of paper for FREE with a purchase of $50 USD or more during Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-A-Bration promotion! 

The Sale-A-Bration promotion will run until 28 February. To learn more about Sale-A-Bration, click here!

 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION:

Subscribe to the February 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

BERRY BLESSINGS FOR A COLOR CHALLENGE

Happy Fun at Work Day!!!!

That is every day in my world. I get to have fun doing what I love, making cards for my job! Stampin’ Up! allows me to create a business that works for my family life and business goals. If you want to know more about Stampin’ Up! and have the flexibility to grow your own business as it fits your needs, email me. I would love to share the Stampin’ Up! experience with you!

Today I have a card I created for the SU Color Challenge.  The Su Color Challenge is hosted on a private Facebook group that anyone can join. This month the color challenge is to use Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, and Pacific Point in a card. Here is the card I am showcasing for the January Challenge.

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I am in love with this card. It’s beautiful! I started with a Pacific Point cardbase, which I scored at 4 1/4″, and set aside. Die-cut a piece of 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″ Daffodil Delight & Granny Apple Green cardstock using the Best Plaid Builder Dies and stick them to a 5 1/4″ x 4″ Pacific Point cardstock layer, gluing the Daffodil Delight piece first, then the Granny Apple Green lattice on top. I attached these layers to the cardbase using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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To decorate the die-cut layers, I used the Berry Blessings Stamp Set, one of the products you can earn for free during the Sale-a-bration promotion through Feb 28, 2021. I stamped my images on Basic White cardstock using Pacific Point ink for 10 blueberry clusters, Granny Apple Green ink for 3 blueberry leaves, 3 raspberry leaves, and Coastal Cabana ink for 3 small flowers that were punched out using the Strawberry Builder Punch. The rest of the stamped images are fussy cut using my paper snips. When cutting out images, remember to move the paper you are cutting with the opposite hand you hold the scissors in. This will help you have a cleaner cut image. Once everything is cut out, start layering and gluing everything to a 3″ x 3″ piece of Basic White cardstock. I started with the blueberry leaves first, then built the layers up. Once you are happy with your layout, you can glue the 3″ x 3″ layers to the die-cut cardbase. Stamp the sentiment onto Basic White cardstock using Pacific Point ink and punch out using the Tailored Tag punch. Adhere the punched piece to the right side of the blueberry layer. Add a punched flower and a couple of blueberries to the sentiment. And the last thing to do is to add a Linen Thread bow and Elegant Faceted Gems to the center of the flowers, and now you are done!

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I hope you have enjoyed my project today. This card was fun to make! The Berry Blessing Stamp Bundle is available to order for free with a $100 product purchase.  It is a great set, and it coordinates with the Sweet Strawberry Bundle in the Jan-June 2021 Catalog!  If you don’t already have a demonstrator and need a Sale-a-Bration Catalog send me an email with your address and I will get one in the mail today. 

Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week!

Happy Stamping!

SAB 2021 Join

The best deal of Sale-A-Bration is the starter kit!

The starter kit is only $99! Included in this price is:

  • You pick $125 worth of ANY products from the Mini or Annual Catalogs.
  • Five FREE Designer Series paper packs from the upcoming 21-22 Annual Catalog (see picture to the left.) This deal is a $57.50 value and only available when you purchase a Starter Kit until Feb 28, 2021.
  • AND it all ships for FREE!

Once you purchase the Stampin’ Up! starter kit, you will be one of the treasured Queens/Kings on my Creative Dream Team!

We welcome everyone! Whether you are joining for the discount of 20% – 25% or to make a career out of it! We look forward to you joining us!

JOIN MY TEAM TODAY!

Still, have questions? Send me an email, and I will answer your questions and clarify any concerns.

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BOUQUET OF HOPE PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

Details:

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. Kit includes card bases, decorative die-cut pieces, embellishments, and more.
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose

Coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper, an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item.

COORDINATING PRODUCT:

155223 | Flower & Field Designer Series Paper

Earn this pack of paper for FREE with a purchase of $50 USD or more during Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-A-Bration promotion! 

The Sale-A-Bration promotion will run until 28 February. To learn more about Sale-A-Bration, click here!

 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION:

Subscribe to the February 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

IT’S COLOR CHALLENGE TIME!

Hey Everyone! It is time for the next installment of my This Crafters Dream Color challenge! To play along, complete your project using the colors given in the weekly challenge and post your project to the comments over on my TCD Facebook Page using the hashtag #tcdcc11. I will randomly pick one winner each week and announce the winner on Fridays. Each winner will get the card I made for the color challenge that week and an additional surprise mailed to them. If you are not on Facebook, you can email me your card with #TCDCC11 in the subject, and I can post it for you so you can still play along.

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This week’s Color Challenge colors are Terracotta Tile, So Saffron, And Soft Suede

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I am in love with this Stamp set! These Darling Donkeys from the Sale-a-Bration Catalog are too stinking cute. Those faces, I knew I had to use this cute donkey with the rose in his mouth for a Valentine-themed card and thought a nontraditional color scheme would be fun. To color the donkey, I used the Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends. I outlined the donkey with the Dark Soft Suede blend first. Then I went over that edge with the Light Soft Suede blend. To blend the two colors, I used the color lifter to gently pull a little bit of the colors towards the center of the image for a softer look. Give this method a try on your next project. I like the subtle hint of the color on the outside edge of the image.

Now it’s your turn to play along with this week’s Color Challenge.  Create your masterpiece using these colors and post your card to the comments of my #TCDCC11 post on my TCD Facebook Page. Friday, I will randomly pick a winner and mail my card as a thank you for playing along.

Happy Stamping!

 

Link to PDF Card Instructions

SAB 2021 Join

The best deal of Sale-A-Bration is the starter kit!

The starter kit is only $99! Included in this price is:

  • You pick $125 worth of ANY products from the Mini or Annual Catalogs.
  • Five FREE Designer Series paper packs from the upcoming 21-22 Annual Catalog (see picture to the left.) This deal is a $57.50 value and only available when you purchase a Starter Kit until Feb 28, 2021.
  • AND it all ships for FREE!

Once you purchase the Stampin’ Up! starter kit, you will be one of the treasured Queens/Kings on my Creative Dream Team!

We welcome everyone! Whether you are joining for the discount of 20% – 25% or to make a career out of it! We look forward to you joining us!

JOIN MY TEAM TODAY!

Still, have questions? Send me an email, and I will answer your questions and clarify any concerns.

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BOUQUET OF HOPE PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

Details:

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. Kit includes card bases, decorative die-cut pieces, embellishments, and more.
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose

Coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper, an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item.

COORDINATING PRODUCT:

155223 | Flower & Field Designer Series Paper

Earn this pack of paper for FREE with a purchase of $50 USD or more during Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-A-Bration promotion! 

The Sale-A-Bration promotion will run until 28 February. To learn more about Sale-A-Bration, click here!

 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION:

Subscribe to the February 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

JOIN MY ART GALLERY CLASS TO GO TODAY!

Hello everyone! 

Today I have my Art Gallery Class to Go available for registration starting today! This is my first class since breaking my leg back in September 2020, and it feels good to get the classes going again!

For this class to go, you will create beautiful cards using some of the stunning Fine Art Floral Suite products in the new Jan-June 2021 Catalog. We will use the Art Gallery Stamp Set and Floral Gallery Dies from Stampin’ Up! to create four beautiful cards using the stamps and dies along with the new Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper.

 

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The additional product you will need for this class:

  • Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Merry Merlot, Bumblebee, So Saffron, Night Of Navy, and VersaMark Ink Pads
  • Adhesives required for these projects include Stampin’ Seal or Tombo Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, and Mini Glue Dots.
  • Tools needed for these projects are, Die-Cutting Machine, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick Tool, and Scissors.

The class kits will include four project kits and the full step by step PDF instructions. Each class kit will arrive on your doorstep sorted and organized by the project. All the scoring, cutting, and punching is done for you (except those items that need to be done with your Floral Gallery Dies).

You can add any ink pads, adhesive, or tools you may need by emailing me the items at registration, and I will send you a surprise in your Class To Go Kit.

This class to go has three options:

Option #1 – $68.50

This is the full class to-go kit. Included items are:

  • Art Gallery Stamp Set and Floral Gallery Dies ($50.25 value)
  • 1/2 package of Fine Art Floral DSP (cut to 6″ x 12″)
  • 2 Yards of Fine Art 3/8″ Ribbon
  • 3 Yards of White Bakers Twine
  • Four make and take packages with envelopes
  • Full step by step PDF Instructions
  • Free Sale-a-Bration product of your choice! (All 12″ x 12″ DSP will cut to 6″ x 12″ to fit in the envelope) 

When you choose option 1, you are getting the DSP for FREE!

Email me for registration link

Option # 2 – $30

This is the Class To Go Kit for those of you that already own the Art Gallery Bundle. You will need them to complete your projects, so only choose this option if you already own them or plan to use an alternate stamp and die set you own. Items included in this option are:

  • 1/2 package of Fine Art Floral DSP (cut to 6″ x 12″)
  • 2 Yards of Fine Art 3/8″ Ribbon
  • 3 Yards of White Bakers Twine
  • Four make and take packages with envelopes
  • Full step by step PDF Instructions

All kits ship Priority Mail for $ 8.00. This includes tracking and insurance. If you are in the Napa area, you can save on shipping and opt for a contactless porch pick up.

Email me for registration link

Option # 3 – $20.00

PDF only – If you want to cut your own cardstock and already own the products, then this is the option for you. If you purchase the PDF Only option, you will be emailed the links by close of business on Jan 28h. If you don’t receive the link, email me.

Email me for the registration link

 

Registration for this Class To Go will close on Jan 27th. I expect to ship the kits on or before Feb 5st.

All class kits and included products will be ordered and prepared after the registration deadline. This is a preorder only, and per Stampin’ Up! policy, I do not have the product on hand ready to ship. It usually takes a week to get my product order and cut and prep, and ship all the class kits once the class registrations close. I can only ship my class kits within the United States. Anyone can purchase the PDF project sheet.

Registration closes on January 27, 2021

I expect to ship class kits on or before Feb 5, 2021

Thank you for letting me share my class with you today! If you would like my class announcements to hit your inbox, then sign up here. Let me know if you have any questions about this class.

 

Happy Stamping!

 

FLOWER & FIELD DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Welcome back to my corner of the crafting world! Today I am sharing the beautiful 2021 calendars I made for my customers and friends. Don’t you love them? I like to show them how much I appreciate each one of them and the special role they all play in my life.  I have been making these calendars for several years, and it is a favorite project of mine to make. This year, I used the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper design from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. The papers Stampin’ Up! offers in this catalog keep getting better and better every catalog. I think the decorative papers are my weakness if I was to have to choose one guilty pleasure that Stampin’ Up! offers. What’s yours? What do you hoard?

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I know one of the first questions I will get is, where did I purchase my calendars? In November, I have been ordering the Mini Tear-Off Calendars from Taylored Expressions for the last two years. I noticed they are sold out right now, but I have seen several others for sale on Etsy.

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These calendars are super easy to put together. Start with a piece of 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ coordinating cardstock—glue down a 4″ x 5 1/4″ decorative series paper. I used the Free Sale-A-Bration Flower & Field DSP. I then glue down the mini calendars to the bottom half and decorate the top half. For these calendars, I used the Dragonfly Garden stamp set and matching Dragonflies punch. For step by step instructions on how I did this project, click on the link at the bottom of this post.

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Now I bet you are wondering how you can get this Free Flower & Fields Designer Series Paper, right? Well, it’s easy. Through Feb 28, 2021, place an order with me here for $50 of merchandise, and you can pick this paper as your free item from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog.

For example: If you spend $50, you get one FREE Level 1 product. If you spend $100, you get one FREE Level 2 product, OR, you can choose two Level 1 items.

Stampin’ Up! just shared with us demos that this Flower & Fields DSP coordinates with the upcoming February Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit!! Oh, I almost forgot. Keep in mind that you can earn Sale-A-Bration products when you purchase a pre-paid Paper Pumpkin Subscription!!! I will add them to the products list below to see the subscription options.

Well, I think that is all for now. Until next time.

Happy Stamping!

 

Link to PDF project instructions

SAB 2021 Join

The best deal of Sale-A-Bration is the starter kit!

The starter kit is only $99! Included in this price is:

  • You pick $125 worth of ANY products from the Mini or Annual Catalogs.
  • Five FREE Designer Series paper packs from the upcoming 21-22 Annual Catalog (see picture to the left.) This deal is a $57.50 value and only available when you purchase a Starter Kit until Feb 28, 2021.
  • AND it all ships for FREE!

Once you purchase the Stampin’ Up! starter kit, you will be one of the treasured Queens/Kings on my Creative Dream Team!

We welcome everyone! Whether you are joining for the discount of 20% – 25% or to make a career out of it! We look forward to you joining us!

JOIN MY TEAM TODAY!

Still, have questions? Send me an email, and I will answer your questions and clarify any concerns.

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BOUQUET OF HOPE PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

Details:

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. Kit includes card bases, decorative die-cut pieces, embellishments, and more.
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose

Coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper, an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item.

COORDINATING PRODUCT:

155223 | Flower & Field Designer Series Paper

Earn this pack of paper for FREE with a purchase of $50 USD or more during Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-A-Bration promotion! 

The Sale-A-Bration promotion will run until 28 February. To learn more about Sale-A-Bration, click here!

 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION:

Subscribe to the February 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.