Wednesday, 9 September 2020

BOX OF SUNSHINE NOW AVAILABLE

 Box of Sunshine Now Available

  We’re excited to share a special global Paper Pumpkin kit! This exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine! 


  • Paper Pumpkin is a monthly papercrafting kit offered by Stampin’ Up!, but is currently only available in the United States and parts of Canada.
  • Because the Sara-inspired Box of Sunshine kit is so special, we want everyone everywhere to have the chance to experience it.
  • We are offering this kit as an exclusive, limited release starting 11 August, while supplies last.  I checked today and they are still available.

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Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!. 

Peace Stars

I've set myself the task of using one of the new Christmas stamp sets in the latest Stampin' Up catalogue  - making one Christmas card and one non-Christmas card.  This card was case'd from Crafty Little Peach who is part of the Artisan Design Team for 2020. 

I've used the edge of my craft knife to rough up the edges of the balmy paper cardstock layer as well as the whisper white star.  I've also used the new adhesive sheets to attach the pacific point 'peace' to the new balmy blue glimmer paper.  On this card, I've used the blue adhesive-backed gems but the iridescent pearls would look just as good.

The stars all came from last years stamp set called So Many Stars. 

Product List



The Starter Kit is a fantastic way for new Stampin’ Up! demonstrators to get loads of products at a huge value ($189 for $285 -worth of products). During the Get & Go Starter Kit Promotion, we’ve added even more products to our Starter Kit offering—and at the same great price! We’ve specifically included these additional products to help new demonstrators hold an event right from the get-go and get their business off to a running start.


ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS

Granny Apple Green card pack contents
8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (21.6 x 14 cm) Granny Apple Green Cardstock
3"x 4" (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
3"x 4" (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
3/4"x 4" (1.9 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
5-3/4" x 4-3/8" (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope

Coastal Cabana card pack contents
2-1/4" x 3-1/2" (5.7 x 8.9 cm) Whisper White Cardstock
2-3/4" x 4" (7 x 10.2 cm) Daffodil Delight Cardstock
3" x 4" (7.6 x 10.2 cm) Bermuda Bay Cardstock
8-1/2 x 5-1/2" (21.6 x 14 cm) Coastal Cabana Cardstock
5-3/4" x 4-3/8" (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Whisper White Envelope




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Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!. 




 

Wednesday, 26 August 2020

SIMPLY CHRISTMAS


Simply Christmas
Getting a head start on your Christmas classes and projects? We have a suggestion as you start planning: keep it simple. Obviously, keeping your crafting simple saves time. But simple projects can also be simply beautiful—clean, fresh, uncluttered. Whether you’re a beginning stamper looking for something uncomplicated or an experienced stamper looking for something quick, you’ll love these projects!
To create these cards and the belly band for the Rectangle Tin, all you need are stamps, ink, paper, and punches. Stamp, cut, adhere—that’s it! Simple doesn’t mean boring, and these projects are evidence of that. Designer Series Paper quickly adds colours and patterns, and punched shapes add interest. And because these projects are simple, it’s easy to make multiples.

Check out the 2020 Annual Catalogue HERE






Saturday, 1 August 2020

MASCULINE AND FEMININE


I do gravitate to the natural look designer series papers and this new one called In Good Taste is another example of Stampin' Up's fabulous DSP.

While I was doing some clearing out in my craft room I found some retired square envelopes and decided to make this card 5" x 5".  This design showcases some of the DSP - looks better in person as the photo has bleached a lot of the design out.  I could have left it there but by using the ornate frames dies, this card could be used for either gender.

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Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!. 

Wednesday, 29 July 2020

GEARED UP GARAGE

I case'd this card from JanB in the UK.  This card uses pretty peacock cardstock as the card base but the second card I made with just jade and it looks just as nice.


                          I swiped just jade and pretty peacock inks onto a piece of whisper white cardstock and then embossed with silver.  I love how the side of the car has a lighter shade and every time you try this technique you'll get a different result.                  

I used a retired stamp set called Butterfly Basics to the the line across top and bottom - this reminds me of a tyre track.  Then some stamping and flicking ink in the background completes the look.  I only had gold jump rings to attach the spanner embellishment but did have a silver sharpie which covered very well.


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Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!.