Watercolor Wash background - Beautiful You cards

 

 

These cards just make me happy.. I love the Beautiful You stamp set and the free flowing watercolor wash background I created for these wonderful stamped ladies!  The Beautiful You stamp set is available in both wood mount and clear mount versions, my personal preference is wood mount, but both are great. See more about our 3 stamp options HERE.

If you have been following me for awhile, you probably know that I am really partial to backgrounds created with a simple, yet colorful watercolor background wash.  I created these Beautiful You note cards with Stampin' Up! watercolor paper, an Aquapainter, water and reinkers in Bermuda Bay,  Peekaboo Peach, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo and Pumpkin Pie.

Easy Online Shopping:  All card making supplies for this project are available in my online store. Scroll to the bottom of this post to view all of the products used, click on any product to go to my online store.

 

 

For the watercolor background on these cards, I simply used an Aquapinter brush to wet my Stampin' Up! watercolor paper, then dipped the tip into drops of Stampin' Up! reinker ink and washed across the wet paper.  Let the colors bleed and flow to mix and make new colors!

 

For additional watercolor background techniques, you might like some of these posts...

ADDITIONAL WATERCOLOR WASH BACKGROUND TECHNIQUES:

view my watercolor wash background stamp technique post and video tutorial here

view my watercolor wash background with salt technique post and video tutorial here

view my alternate watercolor wash background technique post and video tutorial here

 

You might have noticed on the photo above, I mounted my finished watercolor masterpiece :) onto both a Bermuda Bay and a Flirty Flamingo card base... I really liked both of them.. couldn't decide which one I liked better.. each one pulls out different coloring in the background!

 

 

Do you have a preference? The Bermuda Bay or Flirty Flamingo cardstock base?

After the background was dry, I stamped the lady in Archival Black ink and then added a bit of color to her dress, hat or umbrella with the Watercolor Pencils, blended it slightly with just a little more water, and that was it... very simple and quick card!

 

 

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Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set - 143637

Price: $28.00

Beautiful You Wood-Mount Stamp Set - 143004

Price: $39.00

Watercolor Paper - 122959

Price: $5.00

Watercolor Pencils - 141709

Price: $16.00

Aqua Painters - 103954

Price: $17.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 131156

Price: $3.25

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 105229

Price: $3.25

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 141402

Price: $3.25

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 131158

Price: $3.25

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 141403

Price: $3.25

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 131197

Price: $8.00

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 141416

Price: $8.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes - 107300

Price: $6.50

Grid Paper - 130148

Price: $11.00

Fuse Fast Adhesive - 129026

Price: $10.00

Fuse Fast Adhesive Refill - 129027

Price: $7.50

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Gorgeous Stampin' Up! card ideas - Dragonfly & Watercolor Words

 

Oh my ... I swooned over these 2 amazing swap cards I received at the Stampin' Up! OnStage event in April!

These 2 gorgeous stamped cards feature the Detailed Dragonfly thinlits, and the Watercolor Words stamp set!

 

Above: Card by Jeanna featuring the Watercolor Words stamp set, Stitched Shape framelits and Layering Oval Framelits is such a happy and colorful card!!  2 noteable features: flowers are stamped and heat embossed in white embossing powder and cut out with paper snips, and the background is such a fun polkadot design featuring the Large Polkadot embossing folder!

 

Above: card by Cindee featuring Detailed Dragonfly thinlits and Dragonfly Dreams stamp set - I LOVE the color contrast and pop of black and silver!

 You might have noticed both cards feature the VERY popular Stitched Shape framelits!!  Jeanna's card features the Layering Ovals framelits as well!

 

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Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies - 142749

Price: $31.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies - 145372

Price: $30.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies - 141706

Price: $35.00

Watercolor Words Photopolymer Stamp Set - 138702

Price: $26.00

Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set - 142924

Price: $21.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder - 109132

Price: $5.00

Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad - 101731

Price: $8.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad - 140931

Price: $7.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Ink Refill - 140928

Price: $5.50

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 141416

Price: $8.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad - 141397

Price: $6.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 141402

Price: $3.25

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 131197

Price: $8.00

Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 138334

Price: $8.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 119683

Price: $8.00

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 131201

Price: $8.00

Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 141417

Price: $8.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 121045

Price: $8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 101856

Price: $8.00

Metallic Foil Doilies - 138392

Price: $4.00

Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - 133739

Price: $7.50

Silver Sequin Trim - 138399

Price: $5.00

Basic Black Baker's Twine - 134576

Price: $3.00

Silver Metallic Thread - 138402

Price: $3.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Paper Snips - 103579

Price: $10.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada) - 129053

Price: $30.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes - 107301

Price: $6.50

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Cupcakes & Carousels Birthday Card Ideas

 

Today I am excited to share a couple of beautiful Carousel Birthday card ideas with you from the Stampin Up! OnStage event I attended in San Diego.  These are 2 wonderful swap cards I received from Deborah and Andrea!

 

Both of these cards feature the Cupcakes & Carousels designer paper pack ON SALE for only $6.00 while supplies last!  CLICK HERE to buy now!  They both also feature the fun Carousel Birthday stamp set, available in wood mount or clear mount.

 

Above:  Card by Andrea featuring Carousel Birthday stamp set, Cupcakes & Carousels designer paper pack and Sprinkles embellishments inside the Shaker card.  Such a fun idea for a birthday card or any celebration!   See below for all shopping information - just click any of the product photos to shop in my online store.

 

Above: card by Deborah featuring Carousel Birthday stamp set, Cupcakes & Carousels designer paper pack and Festive embossing folder in the background.  The Festive embossing folder is ON SALE for only $6.80 while supplies last!  CLICK HERE to order now!

 

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Carousel Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set - 142832

Price: $19.00

Carousel Birthday Wood-Mount Stamp Set - 142829

Price: $27.00

Cupcakes & Carousels Designer Series Paper Stack - 142744

Price: $10.00

Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishment Kit - 142767

Price: $12.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.00

Cupcakes & Carousels Cardstock Pack - 142745

Price: $8.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 131197

Price: $8.00

Festive Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - 141471

Price: $8.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad - 131171

Price: $6.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 131156

Price: $3.25

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad - 126974

Price: $6.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 119789

Price: $3.25

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad - 141398

Price: $6.50

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 141403

Price: $3.25

Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim - 141672

Price: $7.00

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch - 133324

Price: $23.00

1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Circle Punch - 119860

Price: $16.00

Banner Triple Punch - 138292

Price: $23.00

Foam Adhesive Strips - 141825

Price: $8.00

Sprinkles Embellishments - 142741

Price: $5.50

Brights Enamel Shapes - 141680

Price: $9.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes - 107300

Price: $6.50

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Star Blast Birthday Card Idea

 

Happy Birthday to you ... if it's your birthday, I hope you are having a GREAT day!

Here is a fun and easy birthday card idea you can create with Stampin' Up! supplies by die cutting the Star Blast image using Silver Foil paper sheets! 

 

 

I used the Star Blast edgelit dies and my Big Shot to die cut the Silver Foil paper, and I layered the silver die cut onto a Thick Whisper White folded card covered with a few layers of festive and fun Party Animal designer paper!

 

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The Star Blast dies are ON Sale right now! They are on the retiring list and are only $14.00!!! Whohoooo!!  Click here to order

Party Animal designer paper is on sale, too!  Only $6.60!! click here to order

Birthday Blast stamp sets in wood mount or clear mount are on sale!! 

Click here to order wood mount //  Click here to order clear mount

 

I stamped the Happy Birthday greeting from the Birthday Blast stamp set right over the printed Party Animal designer paper!

A piece of Dapper Denim ribbon finishes off the card.

 

 

 

Here is another card idea using the Birthday Blast stamp set.  It was sent to me by Stampin' Up!

 

 Hope you enjoyed those fun and easy stamped birthday card ideas!

 

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Birthday Blast Clear-Mount Stamp Set - 142866

Price: $18.00

Birthday Blooms Wood-Mount Stamp Set - 140655

Price: $27.00

Star Blast Edgelits Dies - 142763

Price: $20.00

Party Animal Designer Series Paper - 142738

Price: $11.00

Silver Foil Sheets - 132178

Price: $4.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock - 140272

Price: $7.00

Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon - 141424

Price: $8.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad - 140931

Price: $7.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Ink Refill - 140928

Price: $5.50

Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 141415

Price: $8.00

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad - 141396

Price: $6.50

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 141401

Price: $3.25

Silver Sequin Trim - 138399

Price: $5.00

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine - 124262

Price: $3.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Fuse Fast Adhesive - 129026

Price: $10.00

Fuse Fast Adhesive Refill - 129027

Price: $7.50

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Banner Triple Punch - 138292

Price: $23.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes - 107301

Price: $6.50

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

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Balloon Adventure Birthday card idea

 

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Ready for a fun birthday balloon card idea?  Grab your Balloon Pop-Up thinlit dies, matching Balloon Adventure stamp set  and some Party Animal patterned paper and you are all set for making this fun birthday card!

 

 

Die cut the balloon pop up thinlit in Thick Whisper White cardstock and just add it to your card front!! Too cute!

 

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The Balloon Pop-Up dies are ON Sale for 1/2 off right now! They are on the retiring list and are only $16.50!!! Whohoooo!!  Click here to order

Party Animal designer paper is on sale, too!  Only $6.60!! click here to order

Party Animal Embellishments are on sale!!  Only $4.20 per pack!  click here to order

 

 

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These supplies can also be used to make a Pop Up card!! 

CLICK HERE to see the one I made for our son

Jason for his 26th birthday last month!!

 

 

I stamped the balloon images in Real Red, Pacific Point and Cucumber Crush ink using the stamps in the Balloon Adventures stamp set onto the die cut Balloon Pop-Up thinlit die cut.  This would also make a DARLING shaker card!

 

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Balloon Adventures Photopolymer Stamp Set - 142823

Price: $26.00

Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies - 142753

Price: $33.00

Party Animal Designer Series Paper - 142738

Price: $11.00

Party Animal Embellishments - 142775

Price: $7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock - 140272

Price: $7.00

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 111350

Price: $8.00

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad - 126951

Price: $6.50

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 111840

Price: $3.25

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad - 126949

Price: $6.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 103287

Price: $3.25

Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad - 138324

Price: $6.50

Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 138329

Price: $3.25

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes - 107301

Price: $6.50

Fuse Fast Adhesive - 129026

Price: $10.00

Fuse Fast Adhesive Refill - 129027

Price: $7.50

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Affectionately Yours Copper Foil Dragonfly cards

 

I'm excited to share this beautiful thank you card idea with you today! The copper foil floral pattern paper in the Stampin' UP! Affectionately Yours paper pack is just gorgeous on this card!!  I die cut the Detailed Dragonfly thinlit with Copper Foil paper using my Big Shot and added them to the card to bring out the beautiful richness of the copper in these thank you cards!

 

 

These are 4-1/4" square Night of Navy cardstock top-fold cards, and the copper designer paper is 4x4.  I added a strip of Navy flower design paper and scalloped the edge (with the Best Badge punch - shown below), then added lace trim and the greeting.

 

 

I also made another design with the Affectionately Yours paper mounted on Mint Macaron cardstock (see THIS post).

 

 

TIP:  use the Foam Adhesive strips and cut about a 1/2" length to place behind the dragonfly body, then add to the card. Quick and easy!

 

 

 The greeting is stamped in Night of Navy ink on a very vanilla die cut from the Rose Garden Thinlit die package.  The greeting is found in the Flourishing Phrased stamp set.

While Supplies Last, this Affectionately Yours paper is ON SALE for $9.10 in my online store HERE!

All supplies I used to create these cards are available in my online store.. just click any of the product photos at the bottom of this post.

 

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Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies - 142749

Price: $31.00

Rose Garden Thinlits Dies - 140619

Price: $31.00

Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper - 141632

Price: $13.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100867

Price: $8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 101650

Price: $9.00

Copper Foil Sheets - 142020

Price: $4.00

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set - 141534

Price: $37.00

Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Stamp Set - 141531

Price: $49.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad - 126970

Price: $6.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 103033

Price: $3.25

Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim - 141672

Price: $7.00

Best Badge Punch - 140633

Price: $18.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Foam Adhesive Strips - 141825

Price: $8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Fuse Fast Adhesive - 129026

Price: $10.00

Fuse Fast Adhesive Refill - 129027

Price: $7.50

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes - 107300

Price: $6.50

Grid Paper - 130148

Price: $11.00

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A few of my favorite retiring Stampin' UP! products

 

Don't miss these Stampin' Up! Retiring Products!

Today I am highlighting just a few of my FAVORITES on the retiring list that you may want to consider adding to your next online order! I know I am crying about them going away!!!!

 

Remember, all Stampin UP! Retiring list items are available "while supplies last" and some are discounted up to 50% off!

 

RETIRING Basket Bunch Bundle #144731 - click to order

 click for more details: Card on left, Card in Center, Card on Right

 

  

 

RETIRING Bear Hugs stamp set ON SALE #139543   - click to order

RETIRING Bear Hugs framelits ON SALE #140275  - click to order

 click for more details: card on left, card in center, card on right

 

 

RETIRING Botanical Blooms stamp set ON SALE  #140757  - click to order

RETIRING Botanical Builder Framelits ON SALE #140625  - click to order

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RETIRING Custom Tee bundle #144724 - click to order

 click for more details: tag on left, card in center, card on right

 

 

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RETIRING Nailed It bundle clear mount #144735  - click to order

RETIRING Nailed it bundle wood mount #144734  - click to order

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RETIRING Penned & painted stamp set #141938 - click to order

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RETIRING Snow Place stamp set #139738   - click to order

RETIRING Snow Friends framelit dies ON SALE #139664    - click to order

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RETIRING Oh So Succulent Bundle #145184  - click to order

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Copper Paper Detailed Dragonfly Card Idea

 

I hope you enjoy these Stampin' Up! Detailed Dragonfly & Copper Foil paper cards as much as I enjoyed making them!!  I just mailed about 25 of these last week to customers.  I love how they turned out!!  I've been hoarding the beautiful copper detailed "Affectionately Yours" paper for about 10 months.. I finally decided I needed to use it!

 

 

And you may be thinking... wait, Copper Foil Paper?  Where is that? Well, it's one of the products carried over from the Holiday 2016 catalog... SEE ALL the Carry Over Products HERE!

 

I used the Detailed Dragonfly framelits from the Occasions catalog, and the Affectionately Yours paper from the annual catalog.  You can see all of these products at the bottom of this blog post.. just click on any product photo to order it right from my online store!

 

 

 Paper Hoarding?  Well, yes, I've been hoarding the beautiful copper detailed sheets from the Stampin' Up! Affectionately Yours paper pack and decided I need to use them!!

 

TIP!  put a small strip of the Foam Adhesive strip behind the body of the dragonfly to raise it up off the card!

 

 

Just a Note is stamped in Night of Navy on an oval Stitched Shape framelit die cut.   Just a Note is from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set, pg 49 of the annual catalog.

You might have noticed I used the soon to be retired Mint Macaron cardstock and ribbon.  Why does it always take me nearly 2 years to warm up to some In Colors?  Now all of a sudden I love Mint Macaron!  eeek!

I am super happy with these cards.. I think they are a great balance of bright and cheery and also classy and elegant.  The Copper Foil Paper just makes them sing!!

 

 

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Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper

Price: $13.00

Affectionately Yours 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $9.00

Copper Foil Sheets

Price: $4.00

Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies

Price: $31.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

Price: $30.00

Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Price: $49.00

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Price: $37.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

Price: $6.50

Mint Macaron 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Linen Ribbon

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Trimmer

Price: $30.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

Price: $4.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

Price: $8.00

Big Shot

Price: $110.00

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Celebrating my Title Promotion to Platinum with Stampin' UP!

 

Many of you know I have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator since 1995... almost 22 years!!  (We'll be celebrating that in June!).  During that time, I have seen many changes within the company; new policies, new compensation plans, new career plans.. and with the most recent change in Oct. 2015, the company has new titles for demonstrators based on sales, recruiting and downline titles: Bronze, Bronze Elite, Silver, Silver Elite, Gold, Gold Elite, Platinum and Platinum Elite. 

I'm excited to say that I recently promoted to Platinum!! 

In honor of that accomplishment, my sweet friend Cindee sent me this gorgeous card, gift and a gift card to BRIGHTON!! :)

 

 

This card is just stunning and I'm so thankful to have such a sweet friend! 

Cindee used the Falling Petals embossing folder on Whisper White cardstock, then cut out the Dragonflies with the Detailed Dragonfly thinlits in Silver foil paper and vellum, and layered them together.  She also embellished the card with Silver Metallic Thread, Organza Ribbon and Silver Sequins.  Oh, AND lots of pearls!  It's truly a masterpiece!

 

 

In addition to the gorgeous card, she sent me a gorgeous hanging ornament created with Lace Doilies!!  You can see her blog post with instructions HERE.

 

Below: my certificate from Stampin' Up! celebrating my title promotion to Platinum!

 

Below: my new Fossil watch from Stampin' Up! celebrating my title promotion to Platinum!

 

Thanks to all of you who saw the announcement on facebook and already sent your congrats! I appreciate your kind words!

 

 

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Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies

Price: $31.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

Price: $35.00

Falling Petals Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Price: $8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

Price: $7.00

Lace Doilies

Price: $4.50

Silver Foil Sheets

Price: $4.00

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper

Price: $5.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $8.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

Price: $5.00

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organza Ribbon

Price: $6.00

Silver Sequin Trim

Price: $5.00

Silver Metallic Thread

Price: $3.00

Mini Glue Dots

Price: $5.25

Fuse Fast Adhesive

Price: $10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

Price: $4.00

So In Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Price: $20.00

So In Love Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Price: $28.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Price: $6.00

Stampin' Trimmer

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Big Shot

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More Celebrations Duo embossing folder cards

 

Thank you for your kind comments about my Stampin' Up! Celebrations Duo embossing folder video (here)!

I showed you these 2 birthday / celebration cards in that video, and wanted to give you more details so you can make them using the embossing folders and the Candle Border Punch!

 

 

On the candle card (above left) I created a fun border with the new Candle Border Punch (2017 Occasions catalog, pg 7, or HERE in my online store).  I also used the Birthday Bright set.

For the card on the right, I used a greeting from the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set.

I used the punch to punch a scrap strip of Crushed Curry cardstock and then layered it over another scrap that I had added 4 strips of Washi Tape to!  Creates such a fun colorful candle border!!

 

 

 

I simply embossed the word HAPPY on a 2"x4" piece of whisper white cardstock  and then stamped "birthday to you" from the Happy Celebrations stamp set.  The stars are enamel shapes from the Brights and Regals packages.  Everything is layered onto patterned candle paper from the Party Animal package (pg 5 in the Occasions catalog, #142738).

 

This is a matchbook style card.. you can see how to make that HERE.

check out all the fun patterns in the Party Animal paper package!  #142738

 

 

Watch a VIDEO here, to see more ideas with these fun Celebrations Duo Embossing folders!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

Price: $9.00

Birthday Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set

Price: $21.00

Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set

Price: $21.00

Candle Border Punch

Price: $22.00

Party Animal Designer Series Paper

Price: $0.00

Party Animal Designer Washi Tape

Price: $8.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $8.00

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $8.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $9.00

Brights Enamel Shapes

Price: $9.00

Regals Enamel Dots

Price: $9.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Price: $6.50

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

Price: $6.50

Big Shot

Price: $110.00

Fuse Fast Adhesive

Price: $10.00

Stampin' Trimmer

Price: $30.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes

Price: $6.50

Grid Paper

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Mini Egg Cartons Available for purchase!

 

Whohooo!! Back in Stock!!

Mini Egg Cartons from Stampin' Up!

 

 

 

 

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• Mini Egg Cartons 
• Stampin' Spritzer
• ink refills

 

These egg cartons are SO EASY to color with the Stampin' Spritzer!!!  Just fill your spritzer about 3/4 full with 70% rubbing alcohol, then desired amount of ink refill drops (I suggest starting with 10 drops... add more for more color if desired).  Protect your area with your Stampin' UP! Grid Sheet or place them in a box (like I did HERE) and then spritz!

 

 

 

Above and Below: fabulous mini egg carton projects demonstrated by Sara Douglass at the November 2016 OnStage Stampin' Up! event!

 

For more ideas, check out Cindee's adorable Egg Carton project and tips HERE.

 

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Mini Egg Cartons - 142776

Price: $8.00

Stampin' Spritzer - 126185

Price: $3.00

Grid Paper - 130148

Price: $11.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 141402

Price: $3.25

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 138331

Price: $3.25

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 141400

Price: $3.25

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 141403

Price: $3.25

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 119672

Price: $3.25

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 131157

Price: $3.25

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 122934

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Pool Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 122933

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Glimmery Detailed Dragonfly card ideas

 

I have such a treat for you today!!  I love these cards created with the Stampin' Up! Detailed Dragonfly thinlits, and the "Falling in Love" designer paper!!   My dear customer Kim from MN sent me a card similar to the one on the right below, and I asked her if I could copy it for some customer thank you cards!!  She agreed and so I created both 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" cards and 4-1/4" square cards using both of the dragonfly die cuts in the set.  They are cut out with Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper! (NOTE:  Cut from the back side of the glimmer paper in your big shot!)

 

 

 

I used this beautiful sheet of paper in the Falling in Love designer paper pack and simply cut it to either 4x4 or 4"x5-1/4" and mounted it onto a folded Sahara Sand card.  Both versions are top folding, but you could easily make them side folding as well.

The dragonfly die cuts are created with the Detailed Dragonfly thinlits and Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper!

 

 

The greeting is from the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set, stamped onto a label die cut from the Rose Garden thinlit die set with Soft Suede ink. Each greeting also has 3 rhinestones for more bling, in case the glimmer paper and Wink of Stella wasn't quite enough. :)

The Lace Doily behind the greeting is cut in 1/2 then overlapped slightly so that if forms more of an oval than a circle.

 

I just think this card is stunning... I might have to buy more "Falling in Love" paper to make more of these!

SAVE 10% on the money-saving Dragonfly Dreams bundle!!  #144728, includes both the stamp set and framelit dies.

 

I did take my Clear Wink of Stella pen and "flick" glimmer onto the cards.. hard to see in the photos, but VERY pretty in person.

TIP:  to raise the dragonfly on the card, cut a Stampin' Dimensional in 1/2 and use that behind the body.  Or use the Foam adhesive strips.

 

Below: the Falling in Love paper... the sheet I used is the 3rd from the bottom of the stack in this photo, but you could use others as well, especially the lace pattern!

 

 

 

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Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Bundle

Price: $46.75

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Price: $6.50

Falling In Love Designer Series Paper

Price: $11.00

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $8.00

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper

Price: $5.00

Lace Doilies

Price: $4.50

Rose Garden Thinlits Dies

Price: $31.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

Price: $4.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

Price: $8.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Price: $5.00

Fuse Fast Adhesive

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Balloon Pop-Up Birthday Card for Jason

TOMORROW (3/31/17) is the LAST DAY to receive your FREE Sale a Bration gifts for 2017!
And just a reminder.. you can select this fun Party Animal designer paper (used on Jason's birthday card below) as your free gift!! Use code 147365 when redeeming your free Party Animal Paper gift!

 

It always amazes me when another year wooshes by... our son's 26th birthday was this past weekend, and this is the fun Balloon Pop-Up card that I made for him!   He smiled.. so I think he likes it :)

 

 

I used the Stampin' Up! supplies featured on page 5 of the 2017 Occasions catalog:

• Balloon Pop-Up thinlit dies
• Party Animal designer paper
• Party Animal Washi Tape
• Balloon Adventures stamp set

All supplies may be purchased in my online store, you can click the product photo links at the bottom of my post to shop!

 

 

You can WATCH THIS CARD IN ACTION in my product review video HERE.

 

Below: the front of the card is decorated with more Party Animal paper and die cut pieces.   I added some of the Urban Underground star embellishments and Star shape die cuts, too!

 

 

 

 

I just smile when I think of all the times we visited Eric at work when Jason was young, and now Jason works at the same engineering office as Eric!!  My heart is FULL!  :) 

 

Here is what the pop up card looks like from the top.. it closes just perfectly and fits into a regular size envelope.  It's a fun card to open and see the fun pop-up surprise!

 

 

I love the "bow" topper die (below) in this Balloon Pop-Up thinlit set.. doesn't it make the cutest gift package!?

 

I stamped It's your Day in Real Red on an oval Stitched Shape framelit die and use the Layering Ovals framelits to make a scalloped mat around the greeting.  Enamel Shapes stars decorate the oval.

 

The balloons are all in the thinlit set.  You can also stamp balloons and strings with the images in the Balloon Adventures stamp set.  SAVE 10% and buy the bundle!

 

Remember, you can select this fun Party Animal paper as your FREE SALE A BRATION GIFT with $50 purchase through 3/31/17!! Use code 147365!

 

Happy Birthday Jason!!  I love you so much!!!

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Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies

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Balloon Adventures Photopolymer Stamp Set

Price: $26.00

Balloon Adventures Photopolymer Bundle

Price: $53.00

Party Animal Designer Series Paper

Price: $11.00

Party Animal Designer Washi Tape

Price: $8.00

Urban Underground Embellishments

Price: $6.50

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $8.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $8.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $8.00

Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Price: $8.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Price: $6.50

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Price: $6.50

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

Price: $6.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

Price: $30.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

Price: $35.00

Large Letters Framelits Dies

Price: $99.00

Stars Framelits Dies

Price: $27.00

Brights Enamel Shapes

Price: $9.00

Fuse Fast Adhesive

Price: $10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

Price: $4.00

Stampin' Trimmer

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Big Shot

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Stampin' Up! OnStage Gifts for the Luv 2 Stamp Group

 

The Stampin' Up! OnStage live event is coming up SOON!!  I'll be in San Diego in early April with many of my Luv 2 Stamp Group members where we will be seeing the new 2017-2018 Stampin' Up! Catalog... and GUESS WHAT!?

I will be sharing a stamping presentation showcasing the set I helped design during my million dollar achiever visit to Stampin' Up! back in 2015!   YES! It will be in the new catalog!! You all will get to see it SOON!!!  :)

EEK!!! how cool is that!?  I think it's pretty special! :)

 

But, on to my other fun news for today... do you remember I teased you a couple days ago about the gifts I sent out to my Luv 2 Stamp group OnStage attendees?  (this post).  Well, today I get to reveal what I made for them.. it's so fun and I think they all enjoyed getting a fun packet in person or in the mail!

I had already handed out many of them in person, but here are the ones I popped in the mail to my nation-wide team who are attending an OnStage event in San Diego, CA, in Minneapolis, MN, in Richmond, VA, in Savannah, GA, in Shreveport, LA and in Toronto Ontario, Canada!

 

 

A couple days ago (here) I shared the cute custom Luv 2 Stamp Group T-shirts I was die cutting for these gifts.  I cut red and white "flags" with the Banner Triple Punch and the Sending Love Paper stack, then added Lace Doilies, die cut Red Glimmer Paper hearts and finally the cute Tshirts!!

 

 

Below: the "loot" I assembled into packets for each OnStage attendee!

 

 We have over 40 of our team members attending one of the events around the country and nearly 20 of us will be together at the San Diego location.

 

 The great zipper pouches and office supplies are all from Staples.  The lanyards are from customlanyard.net

Below: the sweet tag for each packet, so that others will know we are a part of the same team!

Each packet contains a Luv 2 Stamp Group OnStage lanyard so that they can easily spot each other at the event. 

I encouraged each attendee to bring this packet and use the Snail and Dimensionals on their Make & Take projects. Use the Wish List, marker, highlighter and post it notes to flag and list their favorite new products, and of course to wear their lanyard!!

 

Want to JOIN THE FUN?  Read more about our Luv 2 Stamp Group team of demonstrators and consider joining while you can still get the 2 free stamp sets during Sale a Bration in your Starter Kit!

If you have been thinking about joining the Stampin' Up! family, I'd love to have you consider joining our nation-wide Luv 2 Stamp group, then Join Us at the November OnStage event in Salt Lake City for 3 days of FUN FUN FUN!

Click HERE to read more about joining my team!

 

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Tie Dyed Photopolymer Stamp Set - 143008

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Designer Tee Clear-Mount Stamp Set - 143359

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Designer Tee Wood-Mount Stamp Set - 143356

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Sealed With Love Photopolymer Stamp Set - 142815

Price: $21.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad - 126949

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Designer Tee custom T-Shirts for the Luv 2 Stamp Group

COUNTDOWN! Only 6 Days left during Stampin' Up! Sale a Bration 2017

click here to read all the info about the FREE Gifts you can select with your $50 order!

 

Oh my goodness, I can just hardly stand the cuteness factor of these die cut t-shirts!

 

 

I was working on gifts to send to my Stampin' UP! team of demonstrators for the upcoming OnStage events across the country, and thought you might like to see what I made!

I printed out several sheets of our Luv 2 Stamp Group logo on my color laser printer, then die cut them with the t-shirt framelit from the T-Shirt Builder Framelit dies (pg 30 of the Occasions catalog), and then stamped the Sealed with Love heart stamp across the bottom of the die cut shirt!

 

TUNE IN on Tuesday (March 28) for the onstage gifts I created with these cute custom Tshirts!

 

 

Hmmm .. what's the heart for?  Tune in on the 28th to see!

 

There is a money-saving BUNDLE available on page 30 of the Occasions catalog that includes the stamp set and dies, and then a "tie die" set on page 31 that also coordinates with the bundle!  But Wait!  There's more!  Check out the Sale a Bration set that coordinates with the bundle, get it free when you purchase $50 of your choice in the Stampin' Up! catalogs!

Watch the video below for more info about this FREE stamp set that coordinates with the bundle!

 

if you are reading in an email please click here to see it on my blog.

 

Want to JOIN THE FUN?  Read more about our Luv 2 Stamp Group team of demonstrators and consider joining while you can still get the 2 free stamp sets during Sale a Bration in your Starter Kit!

 

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Price: $45.75

Tie Dyed Photopolymer Stamp Set - 143008

Price: $27.00

Designer Tee Clear-Mount Stamp Set - 143359

Price: $0.00

Designer Tee Wood-Mount Stamp Set - 143356

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Sealed With Love Photopolymer Stamp Set - 142815

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