Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Online Exclusives

 Happy March 2024!

As we dive into the month of March, I want to share the excitement about all the NEW products that Stampin' UP! released today as part of their line of Online Exclusives.

You won’t find these products in any catalog, which means you can get excited about never-before-seen products. 

These products are a new opportunity to spark creativity, expand a crafting collection, and discover new opportunities—all from the convenience of the Online Store.

Below are 2 featured Suite of products for your viewing pleasure

Flowering Zinnias Suite


A Little Latte Suite


Even though, I've had a few of these products already, I haven't had the opportunity to play with them. However, I plan on playing with these products very soon and hope to share with you some samples of my creations!

Thank you for stopping by! 

Until next time... 



Monday, February 19, 2024

Sweet Watermelons

 Hello crafty friends! 

I've been working on a couple of sweet watermelon projects this weekend using the Watercolor Melon stamp set from the 2024 Sale-a-bration brochure.

I'm so glad that this week's TGIF Challenge #460 gave us the opportunity to show off the SAB products because I've been looking forward to play with them!


All of the Sale-a-bration products are so much fun but I had to use the Watermelon stamp set. I love everything about it!

I created 2 shadowbox frames and 1 matching card.

I had NO IDEA you can create your very own 6"x6" frame out of a piece of 12"x12" cardstock or DSP! Ever since I saw Stampin' UP!'s sample on page 9 of the 2024 Mini Catalog, I had to find out how to create the shadowbox!

While there are many tutorials on this, I found a useful video from Kwarner Studio on how to create and assemble this shadowbox frame that you can follow along with.

I've also put together a printable PDF of dimensions and supplies for my shadowbox creations. Click the image below to download.



Here's a closeup of the projects.







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Thank you for joining me this week for another fun creation!
Please do let me know in the comments which one you like best (if any).

Until next time!








Thursday, February 1, 2024

Honey Bears in Love Card

 Hello & Happy February 1st! 

It's the perfect time to share my latest creation featuring the adorable stamp set, Fluffiest Friends, which was inspired by this week's TGIF Challenges #457.

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I did quite a different take than what you see on the inspiration image.

I imagined the swoop in the "love" to be a honey bee's trail. So I paired some honey bees with a honey bear couple in the multi-fold card I created. This 6" x 6" card will be going to my dear husband for Valentine's Day. 

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Card front

When you flip the page to the left, you will not only have 1 honey bear but 2.
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middle opening of card

Flip this page up and you'll have some space to write your personal message. 
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inside of card

I had TOO much FUN making this adorable card and I do hope you think so too! 

Cardmaking Tips:

  • Use a sheet of 12" x 12" White Cardstock to create the card base.
    • Cut the sheet down to 11-1/2" x 11-1/2". Then score the paper at 5-3/4", rotate the paper 90degrees and score again at 5-3/4".
    • Cut the top left square off then burnish the remaining score lines.
  • The sentiments are from the Bee My Valentine stamp set.
  • Use the reverse stamping technique to create the 2nd honey bear. 
    • Erica Cerwin has the best way of doing this, in my opinion. Watch her video HERE.
  • The honey jars were stamped separately onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Memento ink then colored with Copper Clay and Wild Wheat Stampin' Blend markers. Fussy cut then adhere onto the bears. The one on the left was popped up with a dimensional.
  • For the inside of the card: Wild Wheat cardstock measures 5" x 5". The white cardstock layer measures 4" x 4". 
  • Use some Wink of Stella to add some shimmer to the honey in the two honey jars as well as the heart shape in the middle opening of the card.
  • Mat the White card base to a 6" x 6" piece of Wild Wheat cardstock.

Cardmaking Supplies:
All the supplies listed below were used in creating this card, with the exception of the stamping tool. 


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Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by today! 
Feel free to comment below on your thoughts about this week's challenge project. 

Until next time ... 



Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Shaker card using Perennial Lavender

 Hello & Welcome crafty friends!

I'm joining this week's TGIF Challenges #455 to create a shaker card that was inspired their sketch challenge.


I've been playing with the gorgeous *Perennial Lavender Suite and just adore the colors and design of this suite! You can find this Suite on page 23 of the 2024 Jan-April Mini Catalog.

*PLEASE NOTE: this Suite is unavailable for ordering until after the week of January 29th. 

The frame of the shaker card I created is made from the Lost Lagoon Soft Shimmer Paper, which really gave this card front a special touch.


Shaker Cardmaking Tips:
  • DSP for card front measures 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"
  • Strip of DSP on card front measures 1-1/2" x 5-1/2"
  • Stamp the greenery and lavender flowers onto a 2" x 3-3/8" piece of Basic White cardstock. The greenery is stamped full strength with Shaded Spruce ink then offset and stamped off. Repeat across the bottom the cardstock piece.
    • Use a small blending brush and some Highland Heather ink to add towards the bottom of the greenery. 
  • Cut the scalloped rectangle from Lost Lagoon Soft Shimmer paper using the 3rd largest die from the Scalloped Contours die set. 
    • on the back of the scalloped rectangle cutout, use your pencil and a ruler to mark the area you will need to trim, about 5/16" in from the edges. Use your paper trimmer to cut the area out and create a frame.
  • The small butterflies were created by coloring directly onto the stamps using Lost Lagoon, Berry Burst, and Gorgeous Grape Stamp N Write markers.
  • Don't forget to carry over some of the same elements from the card front over to the inside of the card.



Shaker Cardmaking Supplies:


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Thank you for visiting today! Feel free to comment below on your thoughts about shaker cards. Do you enjoy making them?

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Wedding Anniversary using Nature's Sweetness DSP

 Hello crafty friends!

I'm sharing a unique and special Wedding Anniversary fun-fold Card that I created as part of a request from a friend.


 I chose to use the Nature's Sweetness Designer Series Paper (DSP) from page 41 of the NEW 2024 Mini Catalog by Stampin' UP!. This paper is beautiful and elegant, I love it!!


I did CASE (copy and share everything) the fun-fold template from Connie Stewart then modified it to fit my needs.




Cardmaking Tips:

The video that Connie shares on how to create the card base is very simple to follow so please use that as your guide.

I did create a quick cheat sheet and includes the list of supplies I used for this card and have uploaded it to the Free Tutorials tab of this blog page. 

 

Cardmaking Supplies:


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Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by today! Please don't hesitate to comment below to let me know your thoughts OR for any questions you may have!

Until next time!


Thursday, January 4, 2024

New 2024 Mini Catalog by SU!

 Hello & Happy New Year 2024!

Get ready for the January–April 2024 Mini Catalog by Stampin' UP! 

With fresh product designs and crafting inspiration on every page, you’ll LOVE what this catalog has in store so that you can keep crafting all year long!!!

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Click the image above to view the digital version 

I'm SO EXCITED to show you Stampin' UP!'s January–April 2024 Mini Catalog! Take a look at all the beautiful and fun new products it contains by viewing the product videos featured below:


Paper Box Making Technique


Mix & Mask Bundles


How to use a Crafting Brayer


Jan-April 2024 Designer Series Paper (DSP)


Lighter Than Air Suite


Sale-A-Bration Promotion!

click the image above to view the digital version


Sale-A-Bration is one of our biggest promotions of the year! 
It’s overflowing with opportunities for you and filled with fun for everyone! 

Here are all the cool products that you can earn for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration 2024! 
This offer is available thru February 29th.

Sale-a-bration Join Offer



Sale-a-brate with FREE Designer Series Paper (DSP)



Shop & Earn during Sale-a-Bration




Resources

During every catalog release, I create a Designer Series Paper (DSP) coordinating color chart for you to use as you create your projects!

Print this resource out in HIGH quality so that you can view the true colors when you design your projects.


Earn Scissor Rewards everytime you shop!

Use this handy resource so I can reward you with Scissor Rewards as my Thank You for shopping with me - Scrap Sprinkle Crop. You earn a Scissor and redeem them for a FREE stamp set OR FREE Bundle every $50 increment you spend on Stampin' UP! products through my Online Store

Click the image above to save the form and to begin earning!

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Thank you for stopping by today and if you are wanting your very own printed copy of the 2024 Mini Catalog and SAB brochure, be sure to contact your local demonstrator. If you don't have one, I would love to send you one when you contact me. 




Thursday, December 7, 2023

Christmas Money Envelopes

 Hello Crafty Friends!

It's been a while since I've joined in on the TGIF Challenges and am excited to share my creation with you for their color challenge.

I took advantage of the color challenge to create a few money/check envelopes for Christmas using the Beary Cute Bundle from the 2023 Sept.-Dec. catalog by Stampin' UP!.

I'm sad you can't feel my polar bear though... he feels velvety soft since I chose to you use the white velvet paper (retired) for him.


Envelope Making Tips:

  • Finished size: 6-3/4" x 3"
  • Cardstock/Paper Dimensions:
    • Real Red Cardstock base: 6-3/4" x 7"; scored at the long side at 2" & 5".
    • 2 pieces of Joy of Christmas DSP (sold out): 1-3/4" x 6-1/2"
    • Belly Band: (1) 1" x 7-1/2" strip of white Textured Shimmer paper
  • Be sure to use StazOn ink to stamp on the white velvet paper (retired) in order to avoid smearing the image.


If you didn't know already, which I hadn't paid attention until recently, lots of items I used here are not orderable or sold out. The Joy of Christmas DSP has sold out and is no longer available for purchase. Thankfully, you can easily swap out a different DSP to show off the Real Red color in the paper. I would recommend the Traditions of St. Nick DSP or the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP as some alternatives.


Envelope Making Products:
There are a few items on this list that I need to inform you on the status of:
  • Nested Essentials dies - available week of Dec. 25th
  • Snowflake embossing folder - available week of Dec. 18th
  • Bone folder - available week of Dec. 18th 
  • Beary Cute Bundle & punch - Sold Out
  • Joy of Christmas DSP - Sold Out



Thank you for stopping by! I would love to know your thoughts on those "Beary Cute" envelopes in the comments section below this post.

Until next time...