Monday, August 29, 2016

Only 2 days left!!

Only two days left to order the limited edition Thoughtful Branches exclusive bundle!  
Don't let this awesome opportunity slip by!

Did you know you can use your Bonus Days Coupons to purchase the 
Thoughtful Branches bundle?  
Don't forget to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons by August 31!

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Fall Theme Blog Hop

Welcome to the Team Stamp It Group Blog Hop.  Whether you started with my blog or came here from one of my teammates blog, I am glad that you stopped by and hope that you will like what you see.
This card was inspired by a card that I saw on page 156 in the 2016-17 Find Your Inspiration Stampin' Up! annual catalog.  This catalog has so many inspiring ideas, if you haven't already done so, grab a cup of coffee or tea and take some time to take a look through the catalog.  I promise, you won't be disappointed.
To make this card, I used Cajun Craze cardstock for the card base. Next I embossed the Very Vanilla card front using the Petal Burst Textured Impression Embossing folder and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine.  Once the Very Vanilla card front was embossed, I dabbed an Aqua Painter Pen, which had been filled with water, onto a Stampin' Up! Classic Ink Pad and then painted each petal in coordinating colors. Make sure when you change to a new color, you "flush" the old color out of the Aqua Painter brush by squeezing the Aqua Painter and dabbing the brush onto a paper towel until the color is clear.  Please see my supply list below for the coordinating ink pad colors that I used. The flower was stamped onto Daffodil Delight cardstock using the large flower stamp from the Flower Patch Photopolymer stamp set and Crushed Curry Ink. I then cut the flower out using the matching die from the Flower Fair Framelits Dies set.  The leaves were stamped onto Old Olive cardstock using a leaf stamp from the Flower Patch stamp set and Always Artichoke Ink. The leaves were cut out using the coordinating Flower Fair Framelit die and were attached to the flower using Stampin' Dimensionals.  The flower was then attached to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.  The sentiment is from the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set, which is available in both clear and wood mount, and is stamped in Cajun Craze ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock.  The sentiment label was made by layering Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla cardstock and then attached to the card front using Fast Fuse Adhesive.  Linen Thread was wrapped around the sentiment label and tied into a bow.  The bow was stabilized with a Mini Glue Dot.  The completed card front panel was attached to the Cajun Craze card base using Fast Fuse Adhesive.
I hope you enjoyed this colorful fall thank you card.  You can subscribe to my blog by clicking on the "Subscribe to my Blog" link on the right hand side of this page.

Check out the give-a-way for this blog hop!!  I personally have this kit and it is wonderful.  It comes with everything you need including the stamps.  All you need are the clear acrylic blocks to mount your stamps on.  How sweet is that??!!  In order to enter your name into the drawing, just leave a comment on any of the Blog Hop posts along with your email address and #stampitcontest.



And if that wasn't enough!!  Now through September 30, receive this Seaside Shore card tutorial for FREE with a minimum purchase of $50 placed in my online store or when you join my Stampin' Up! team.

This tutorial features 

The Seaside Shore card tutorial contains 11 full color pages of detailed instructions for creating 4 cards. You will receive a .pdf file via email automatically within 24 hours after placing your online order with me.


Join my team and receive this and all our exclusive group tutorials.

Don't forget to redeem your coupons, you only have until August 31!

Did you know you can use your Bonus Days Coupons to purchase the Exclusive Limited-Time Thoughtful Branches Bundle?  This is such an awesome bundle, I would hate for you to miss out on adding it to your collection.  The Thoughtful Branches Bundle will only be available for purchase until August 31, 2016 or while supplies last and then it is gone, possibly forever.  Don't wait too long to order yours!


But wait there is more!!
From now until October 10, 2016, if you purchase one month of Paper Pumpkin you get the second month free!!
The Fine Print:
  • You must use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com.
  • You’ll pay the regular price of $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD for the first month and get your second month for FREE!
  • Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. 
  • After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended.
  • This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.
  • Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
  • Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit).

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Sneak Peek of the August Paper Pumpkin!

WOW!! Check this out!  Paper Pumpkin released a sneak peek of the August Paper Pumpkin.
The August 2016 Paper Pumpkin, Bold Botanicals, features nine cards and three designs. Bold Botanicals is the perfect blend of subtle tones and bright patterns. The photopolymer stamp set was designed to create beautiful backgrounds and with embellishments like paper flowers, woodcut elements, twine, burlap trim, and mini clothespins there are so many things to love!
This kit is sure to help you find your monthly crafting mojo!
The Fine Print:
  • You must use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com.
  • You’ll pay the regular price of $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD for the first month and get your second month for FREE!
  • Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. 
  • After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended.
  • This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.
  • Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
  • Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit).

Monday, August 22, 2016

And the Winner is of the Christmas in July Blog Hop....

Congratulations Crystal Wilson!!
Don't forget to redeem your coupons, you only have until August 31!

Did you know you can use your Bonus Days Coupons to purchase the Exclusive Limited-Time Thoughtful Branches Bundle?  This is such an awesome bundle, I would hate for you to miss out on adding it to your collection.  
The Thoughtful Branches Bundle will only be available for purchase until August 31, 2016 or while supplies last and then it is gone, possibly forever.  
Don't wait too long to order yours!

Now through September 30, receive this Seaside Shore card tutorial for FREE with a minimum purchase of $50 placed in my online store or when you join my Stampin' Up! team.

This tutorial features 
The Seaside Shore card tutorial contains 11 full color pages of detailed instructions for creating 4 cards. You will receive a .pdf file via email automatically within 24 hours after placing your online order. 

Join my team and receive this and all our exclusive group tutorials. 

Wait there's more....


The Fine Print:
  • You must use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com.
  • You’ll pay the regular price of $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD for the first month and get your second month for FREE!
  • Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. 
  • After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended.
  • This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.
  • Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
  • Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit).