2021 Sale-a-Bration and 2021 January - June Mini Catalog are HERE!

 It's HERE!  

2021 Winter Sale-a-Bration AND a NEW Mini Catalog!

2021 Winter Sale-a-Bration lasts January 5th - February 28th.  

SHOP!

Every $50 merchandise purchase (before shipping & tax), you receive a FREE item from the brochure. Note there are two items you can receive with a $100 merchandise purchase.

HOST!

Host a party with a minimum of $300 in sales and receive the FREE Punch Party Stamp Set.  There are lots of options during this pandemic, so contact me for more information!

JOIN!

Join my team of creative stampers and paper crafters during Sale-a-Bration and receive 5 packs of 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.  AND it's not just any paper - it's new designs from the upcoming 2021-2022 Annual Catalog!  It's a $57.50 value for FREE!

To check it out, click here!

Click here for the Sale-a-Bration Catalog.

Click here for the January - June Mini Catalog.

Click here to request catalogs to be mailed to you.

Stay tuned for more fun and inspiration! 

You DAZZLE Me!

Have you checked out the Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper yet?  I am so drawn to this paper.  It makes me feel happy!  :)

Today's project is a card using that paper and the Pocketful of Sunshine stamp set.

And since the sentiment is "dazzling", I just had to use all sorts of bling.  Three different kinds, in fact!

Check out the details below:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Pocketful of Sunshine Stamp Set (143719)
• Card Stock – Whisper White Thick Card Stock (140272); Basic Black Card Stock (121045); Daffodil Delight Card Stock (119683)
• Stamp Pads – Basic Black Archival Ink (140931) OR Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Misc. – Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (144110); Glitter Enamel Dots (144200); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897); Dimensionals (104430); Banner Triple Punch (138292)

Measurements:  

• Whisper White Thick:           8½” x 5½”; score at 4¼”                 
• Basic Black:                        4” x 5¼”         1½” x 4”
• Daffodil Delight:                   1¼” x 4”                                
• Whole Lot of Lovely DSP:    3¾” x 5”                    

Instructions:

1. Adhere Basic Black and DSP onto Whisper White card base.
2. Stamp sentiment to the left side of the Daffodil Delight strip with black ink.
3. Punch the right side with the Banner Triple punch.
4. Adhere Daffodil Delight to Basic Black Strip; trim banner ends.
5. Adhere banner to card with dimensionals.
6. Add Wink of Stella to the oranges.
7. Add small rhinestones to the middle of the flowers.
8. Add Daffodil Delight Glitter Enamel Dots to the banner.

Close-up to see the Wink of Stella!

Birthday Blooms

Do you love to color or paint?  Have you tried the Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils?  

If yes, do you love them as much as I do?  If no, what are you waiting for?  Click here to get them now!

The card today uses the Birthday Blooms stamp set, Watercolor Pencils, and a technique call Spotlight.  Basically, you have a line art image stamped in the background.  Then, either another piece of cardstock, die cut, or punch piece is stamped again and colored.  Then, it is layered on top of the first image so only part of the image is colored.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Birthday Blooms (wood 140655, clear 140658)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Watercolor Paper (122959)
• Stamp Pads – Basic Black Archival (140931)
• Misc. – Watercolor Pencils (141709); Blender Pens (102845); Metallics Sequin Assortment (138390); Fine-Tip Glue (138309), Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:  

• Whisper White Card Stock: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, folded in half
• Watercolor Paper: 2” x 4 ½”

Instructions:

1. Stamp the blossom image in the center of the white cardstock base using Basic Black Archival ink.  Let dry.
2. Stamp the blossom image in the center of the watercolor paper using Basic Black Archival ink.  Let dry.
3. Color in the flower petals using the Melon Mambo watercolor pencil. Color in the flower center using the Daffodil Delight watercolor pencil.  Color in the leaves using the Old Olive watercolor pencil. Lay the pencil on the artists detail lines.  Use the Blender Pen to spread the color and remove the pencil marks.  Be sure to clear your Blend Pen between colors. 
4. Adhere the watercolor paper layer directly over the stamped image on the white cardstock base using Dimensionals. Be careful to mimic the image as closely as possible. 
5. Stamp the “For You” greeting in the upper right corner of the white card base using Basic Black Archival ink. Let dry.
6. Adhere white sequins from the Metallics Sequin Assortment, as shown, using Fine-Tip Glue. Let dry.
7. Add rhinestones near the sequins, as shown. 

Beautiful You

Today's card is using one of my favorite stamp sets. (How many favorites can I have?  I don't know - so many are so awesome!)  I'm so very happy this set carried over to the new catalog.

This card includes a little fussy cutting from the Eastern Palace Specialty Paper.  LOVE the look!  Does anyone else coordinate their umbrella with their skirt?  :)

Supplies:

• Stamp Set – Beautiful You (143004 wood or 143637 clear)
• Cardstock – Thick Whisper White (140272); Smoky Slate (131202); Tranquil Tide (144246); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Basic Black (140931)
• Misc - Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper (144147); Watercolor Pencils (141709); Blender Pens (102845); Paper Snips (103579); Natural Trim Ribbon Silver (141845); Metallic Enamel Shapes (141678); Layering Ovals Framelits (141706); Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372) Big Shot Machine (143263); SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

Measurements: 

• Thick Whisper White:  5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
• Whisper White: 3" x 4"
• Smoky Slate: 4" x 5-1/4"
• Tranquil Tide: 3" x 4"
• Eastern Palace DSP: 1" x 4" (Dapper Denim star pattern);  scraps for skirt and umbrella (Dapper Denim and Tranquil Tide polka dot pattern) 

Instructions:

1. Add 1' x 4" strip of DSP to Smoky Slate layer about 1-1/2" from the bottom. 
2. Ink greeting in Basic Black and stamp in the bottom right corner.
3. Wrap ribbon around the bottom of the DSP to cover the seam, adhere to the back of the card with SNAIL
4. Ink girl with umbrella image in Basic Black and stamp on the layer of Whisper White.  Color the blouse with the Pacific Point Watercolor Pencil and Blender Pen.
5. Stamp umbrella and skirt onto the polka dot DSP pattern and fussy cut with scissors.  Add these pieces to the water colored image and crop with the largest oval Stitched Shape Framelit.
6. Crop the 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" oval from Tranquil Tide and layer behind the main image.  Add to card with dimensionals.
7. Add a few Metallic Enamel Shapes where shown and add layer to main card base.

Joy to the World!

As soon as I saw the ribbon and sequins, I KNEW I wanted to create a Christmas card with these alternate colors!

I watched a live video by Sara Douglass, Stampin' Up! CEO, showcasing her daughter's birthday card.  She heat embossed gold on Gold Foil.  It was amazing!  Then I thought - what if I used an embossing folder with Silver Foil.  And WOW!  I love it!

A little tip with the sequins - use the Fine-Tip Glue Pen to place dots of glue.  Then add the sequins on top of the glue.  Set aside to dry.

Supply list below:

What other alternate colors do you like to use for Christmas cards instead of the traditional red and green?  Leave some comments and let's have some fun!  I'll work to create some fun new Christmas cards with your color combination suggestions.

Special Offers September 15 - 21

Some really great deals this week on Project Life.  Have you thought about doing something with all those photos on your phone or camera?  This is a simple, easy, fast, flexible, and beautiful way to preserve those memories.

But it's not just for scrapbooking and memory keeping.  There is so much more you can do!

And here's the EXTRA special offer.  

Purchase the Hello Lovely card pack and accessory kit, and I will send you a class kit for the Hello Lovely with color instructions FREE!  Click here to check out the Special Offers page!  

Here is a peek of one of the cards in the kit.

Extra items you will need in addition to the Hello Lovely pack and accessory kit:

• Early Espresso Ink
• Paper Trimmer
• Mini Glue Dots
• Fine Tip Glue Pen
• Dimensionals
• Scissors

All other items will be included in the card kit or are available in the Hello Lovely packs.

Have a bunch of friends that want to get together?  Contact me and we can set-up a private class with these packs.  

Day 4 - Cruising

Day 4 was in Livorno / Pisa / or Florence.  We docked in Livorno and bussed into the town.  Lots of shops, markets, etc.

One of the shops displayed these mannequins.  Still wondering why the eyelash dropped below the eye on ALL of them.  Maybe it's a thing in Italy?

That afternoon we traveled to the Pitti Winery.  AMAZING!
  


Beautiful countryside, a family chapel, barrels of wine, olive oil produced (but we didn't experience that area), and a wonderful tasting.

The tasting - what can I say about the tasting!  Four different types of wine, food pairings, great company, and a slight breeze.  

Amazing!  I'm also not a seasoned drinker at this point in my life.  Alcohol content in the wine is around 13% - the US is about 6%.  I drank four glasses of wine.  You would think I would be stumbling everywhere - but I didn't!  Not much of an effect at all!!

For more information on this winery, click here for their website.  You can use Google Translator if you do not read Italian.


And now, time for some stamping!

The photo quality is not fantastic, but these were photos taken from the general session.  Fox and Friends!  This project is super cute - little bookmarks that peek over the page. 



Fox & Friends Class is coming up in August - check out the events tab for more information!

Day 3 Cruising

Day 3 found us in Rome!  I had almost 14,000 steps that day.  I thought my legs were going to fall off!

Before we departed, we found out that there was a rail strike.  Good thing our travel was by bus!  Originally, we were going to ride the train to Rome!

Then, Colosseum workers were striking.  So, no inside photos.  Such a mob of people!  Not many Romans - mostly tourists and those on strike. 




Next stop was the Roman Forum!

These musicians were playing Canon in D by Pachelbel in front of the Forum.  It was amazing!

The video below is a little snippet of their music.  Just listen and don't mind my poor videographer skills!  :)

And now, the Trevi Fountain!

Again - sooooo many people!  We were warned about pick pockets in this area.  Unless it was other tourists or guides, I did not see any Romans in the area!  Such a beautiful and HUGE fountain!


Any trip to Italy is not complete without some pasta and some wine!  
 

We dined al fresco just past the Pantheon at Scusate il Ritardo Caffe - which means "sorry for the delay."  

Mouth-watering, homemade pasta (not the dried stuff we get in the US!), Italian wine and bread.  MWAH!

So relaxing watching the people stroll by while savoring our meal.  


And now, time for some stamping!

This is one of the make-n-takes for the achievers.  So very pretty!

Bonus Days!

WAHOOOO!!  

Details

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Dates

• Promotion period: July 7–31, 2016
• Promotion Deadlines:
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• Redemption period: August 2–31, 2016
• Redemption Deadlines:
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• OEX/ONLINE: August 31, 2016 by 11:50 PM (MT)

Recommitted and Cruising!

I am recommitted to blogging!  The first step is to get a new post going along with some awesome photos.  

How about a few from the Stampin' Up! Mediterranean Cruise Incentive Trip?  Now, I did not earn it, but my awesome upline did and brought me along!  So Amazing!!

Day One - in Barcelona before we could board the ship.  That's my up-for-thirty-six-hours look.  I'm pointing at the ship and my new friend Megan is photobombing me!  :)

Angela and I - Zzzzzzzzzz

I finally got a shower.  And note - I am on the balcony and deathly afraid of heights.  But for some reason, being over the water did not bother me at all!

Of course, what is a Stampin' Up! trip without cute project displays!

More coming soon!