Monday, August 15, 2016

Fight Back With Joy

The United Methodist Women's Circle Group is reading Fight Back With Joy by Margaret Feinberg.  Lori Beasley is leading us through every section.

This is a gift set I created as a thank you gift to Lori.  Gift bag with coordinating mini composition book*, chocolate candy bar and greeting cards.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Real Read cardstock
    • Strip measures 4 3/4" x 3/8"
    • Scrap for balloons
  • Picnic Plaid (non SU)
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3 5/8"
      • Mark 1 1/2" from the bottom right corner
      • Cut from bottom left to marked line
  • Balloon Celebration and One Big Meaning stamp sets
  • Basic Black and Real Red ink
  • Balloon Bouquet hand punch
  • Black crochet yarn (non SU)
  • Glue Dots
  • Dimensionals

* Details of the altered mini composition book can be found HERE.

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Using Card Map Series XXII


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Blushing Bride cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1/2"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Circle 2 5/8"
      • Punch sprigs from this piece
  • Pool Party cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Circle 2 3/8"
  • Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper
    • Top and bottom card layers measure 3 5/8" x 2 3/8"
      • There will be a small gap which will be covered
  • Me = Grateful stamp set
  • Always Artichoke ink (good substituted for Mossy Meadow)
  • Circle dies 2 3/8" and 2 5/8"
  • Itty Bitty Accent punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)

Friday, August 12, 2016

Striking Green Combination

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scraps for leaves
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3" x 3"
      • Die cut Scribble from here
  • Rose Red cardstock
    • Scraps for flowers
  • It's My Party Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/2"
  • Gift of Love stamp set
  • Always Artichoke ink (great substitute for Mossy Meadow)
  • Swirly Scribbles Thinlits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Whisper White Baker's Twine
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Using Card Map Series XXI


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 2 5/8"
    • Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 7/8"
    • Scrap for layer under sentiment
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
    • Many of the designs are directional, observe then cut
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 2 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 3/4"
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Flourish Thinlits die
  • Delightful Circles die (non SU)
  • Circle die 1 7/8" (non SU)
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Black Baker's Twine
  • Basic Pearl Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Monday, August 8, 2016

Using Card Maps Series XX


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Flourish layer measures 3 1/8" x4 1/2"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scraps for flowers
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Sentiment
  • Pretty Petals cardstock
    • Left side card layer measures 2 1/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Right side card layers measures 1 5/8" x 2 3/8" (see picture illustration)
      • Mark top right side at 1/2" and bottom left side at 1 1/2" - cut diagonally
      • Mark top left side at 1/2" and bottom right side at 1 1/2" - cut diagonally
  • Crafts by Beth CPP sentiments (more info HERE)
  • Botanical Builder and Flourish Thinlits
  • Itty Bitty, Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals 

It's not PERFECT, but pretty close without using 1/16" measurements

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Inspiration from Jennifer McGuire

Check out Jennifer's YouTube video HERE.  Be sure to leave her a comment!  This is where I found my inspiration for this card.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 4" x 5 1/2" (folded)
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Scraps for ferns
  • Vellum paper (non SU)
    • Card layer measures 4" x 2 3/4"
      • Yours will differ depending on placement of circle die
  • Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 3 1/2"
      • Yours will differ depending on placement of circle die
  • Tin of Cards stamp set
  • Old Olive ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Circle die 2 3/4" (non SU)
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Friday, August 5, 2016

Using Card Map Series XIX


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Scallop circle - 3" x 3"
      • Punch flower out of center
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Scrap for sprig
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Scrap for 1 7/8" circle
  • Playful Palette cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • All strips start out in 1" width strips
  • One Big Meaning stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Itty Bitty Accents hand punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Picot Edge Circle dies (non SU)
  • Basic Pear Jewel (dyed black)

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Paper Pumpkin and Tax Free Holiday from Beth

For this week only, I will pay your tax for your first month of Paper Pumpkin!

What is My Paper Pumpkin?  A craft kit in the mail every month.  There is no obligation, cancel ANYTIME.  Order for one month, order for two or save even more by ordering a 12-months subscription

Check out past kits HERE.

If you aren't already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you should be.  This is this month's stamp set that is included with an ink pad and supplies to create either cards, party favors or home décor.  I don't know if August's kit will be cards, party favor or home décor - it will be a total surprise in my mailbox around August 16. 

NEWS FLASH - IT'S A CARD KIT


To place your order click HERE.  I will reimburse your sales tax by Paypal or check.

Using Card Maps Series XVIII


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Blushing Bride cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for ferns
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 2" (prior to trimming)
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 2  (cut 2)
      • Depending on the angle of the layer underneath, you may have to cut this at 4 5/8"
      • Cut layer diagonally
  • Hello Sunshine stamp set (Paper Pumpkin Feb 2016)
  • Basic Black ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Sequins (mini pearl in center)
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals
Directions can be found in an earlier blog.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Thoughtful Branches - Limited Time Only

Thoughtful Branches Bundle
Limited Time Only
August 2 - August 31, 2016
 
Download Flyer HERE
 
All exclusive items associated with this promotion will be available until August 31 or while supplies last.

Preorder quantity limits: During the preorder period, demonstrators will be able to order one of each of the stamp set, Thinlits, and bundle for themselves. During the promotion period, there will be no quantity limits.

Customers may use Bonus Days coupons on the stamp set, Thinlits, or bundle.

All order types qualify for this promotion. No minimum purchase required.


My Thoughtful Branches Bundle Special
 
$5 off  when you select me as your demonstrator and use this Hostess Code.  $5 will be reimbursed by Paypal or by check.

 
 

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Using Card Maps Series XVII

This is a lot easier than you think!


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 2 1/4" (prior to trimming)
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 2 1/4" (cut 2)
      • Cut layer diagonally
  • Hello Sunshine stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Flower Variation
    • Emerald Envy, Peekaboo Plum and Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Botanical Builder Framelits
    • Black rhinestones
  • Butterfly Variation
    • Basic Black and Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Butterfly dies (non SU)
    • Basic Pearl Jewels

Step 1:  Adhere black cardstock to card base

Step 2:  Trim off excess

Step 3:  Cut pattern paper diagonally
Step 4:  Adhere pattern paper

Step 5:  Trim off excess



Friday, July 29, 2016

Newest Trend - Double Z Fold Card


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Card layer measures 11" x 4 1/4"
      • Score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • Band card layer measures 11" x 1 1/4"
      • Score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 4"
    • Inside card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (back) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Band card layers
      • 5 1/4" x 1"
      • 2 1/2" x 1"  (cut two)
    • Scrap for flower center
  • Blushing Bride cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Scrap for leaves
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Band card layer measures 2 3/8" x 7/8"
    • Card layer (back) measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measure 2 3/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Inside card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Band card layers  
      • 5 1/8" x 7/8"
      • 2 3/8" 7/8"
  • Flourishing Phrases stamp set
  • Stazon Jet Black ink
  • Botanical Builder Framelits
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals
  • Strong adhesive for band
If you stamp your name on cards, stamp before attaching band.


Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Using Card Map Series XVI

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
  • Blushing Bride cardstock
    • Strip measures 5/8" x 4"
      • Cut a piece from this measuring 5/8" x 1 1/8"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Strip measures 5/8" x 4"
      • Cut a piece from this measuring 5/8" x 1 1/8
    • Scrap for sprigs
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Strip measures 5/8" x 4"
      • Cut a piece from this measuring 5/8" x 1 1/8"
    • Scrap for flower
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Banner measures 4" x 5/8" before using punch
    • Scrap for flower
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
  • Hello Sunshine stamp set (Paper Pumpkin Feb 16)
  • Basic Black ink
  • Banner Triple and Itty Bitty Accent hand punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Basic Pearl Jewels

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Paper Pumpkin Banner Surprise III

This is an alternative to June, 2016 Paper Pumpkin Banner Surprise kit.

Paper Pumpkin Banner Surprise
  • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Banner Surprise stamp set
  • Sequins
Stampin' Up! Products
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for heart
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x2 3/4"
    • Inside of card
    • Scrap for heart
  • Mint Macaroon cardstock
    • Scraps for label and heart
  • Night of Navy ink
  • Labels Collection Framelits
  • Mini Treat Bag Thinlits
  • Gold Glitter Paper
  • Dimensionals
Other Products
  • Window sheet 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
  • Crochet Yarn
    • Navy 3 pieces each 20"

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Using Card Maps Series XV


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 4" x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Scrap butterfly and for modern label
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4"x 4 3/4"
      • From this - cut butterfly, stamp and punch out sentiment
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2" x 4 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 1 5/8"
  • Gifts of Kindness stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
  • Butterfly dies (non SU)
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Friday, July 22, 2016

Using Card Maps Series XIV


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4"
    • Banner measures 3 1/2" x 1/2"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Strips measure 5 1/2" x 1/4"
    • Flags measures 1/2" x 7/8" (cut 2)
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 3 3/4"
      • Cut butterfly from this piece
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 2 1/2'
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5" x 3 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 4" x 2 1/4"
  • Hello Sunshine stamp set (Paper Pumpkin Feb 16)
  • Basic Black ink
  • Butterfly die (non SU)
  • Basic Pearl Jewels
I goofed up on the placing of the black horizontal strips and I wasn't able to fix it.

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Join the Fun

Only 11 Shopping Days Left!

www.stampinup.com

Participants will receive a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code via email for every $50 USD they spend in a single order (catalog price before shipping and tax). There is no limit to the number of coupons participants can receive per order or throughout the duration of the promotion.

There is no limit on the number of coupons participants can use on an order during redemption. Use must use an email address to received the coupon code from Stampin' Up! The coupon code will be emailed to you.  If you lose the coupon code, Stampin' Up! WILL NOT REISSUE!  I will not have access to your coupon code.

Bonus Days coupons codes can be used in the checkout process during the redemption period.

All order types qualify for this promotion. Coupons can be redeemed on any order type.
Bonus Days coupon codes can be redeemed for any product, excluding Starter Kits and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes can be redeemed.

Promotion period: July 7–31, 2016

Redemption period: August 2–31, 2016


My Bonus to Stampin' Up! Bonus Days*

I am personally offering an additional $5 discount* for every $50 order in July.  My $5 discount will  redeemable with your August 2 - 31, 2016 Stampin' Up! order from me.  You MUST use  Hostess Code BJJVWAR and SELECT ME as your Demonstrator in July and August.

*Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Go shopping online between now and Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Stampinup.com.


Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Bohemian Designer Series Paper

Stampin' Up! Products
  • More Mustard cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Blackberry Bliss cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
  • Bohemian Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 2 5/8" x 3 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 5/8" x 1 5/8"
    • Card layer measures 1" x 5"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP sentiments (click HERE for more info)
  • Four Feathers stamp set
  • Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, More Mustard and Rich Razzleberry inks
  • Feathers Framelits
  • Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
  • Silver Baker's Twine
  • Dimensionals

Monday, July 18, 2016

Using Card Maps Series XIII

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4"
    • Circle measures 2 3/8"
  • Blushing Bride cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
    • Circle measures 2 5/8"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Mint Macaroon cardstock
    • Scraps for sprigs
  • Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 3 3/4"
    • Card layer measures 1/2" x 3 1/2"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2"  x 3 1/2"
  • One Big Meaning stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Circle dies (non SU)
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Basic Pearl Jewels

Friday, July 15, 2016

Paper Pumpkin Banner Surprise II

This is an alternative to June, 2016 Paper Pumpkin Banner Surprise kit.
 
Paper Pumpkin Banner Surprise
  • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  • Banner Surprise stamp set
  • Triangular cellophane bag
  • Sequins
  • Washi Tape
Stampin' Up! Products
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Trim measures 4 3/4" x 3/4" (scored at 3/8")
    • Scrap for star
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for stars
  • Basic Black ink
  • Gold Glitter paper
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Mini Treat Bag Thinlits
  • Brads