Sunday, November 4, 2018

Serene Garden using Stampin' Blends

Stampin' Blends aren't for just coloring in stamped images.  I used them to darken the Mint Macaron cardstock and pearls.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat and flower
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Heartfelt Blooms and Serene Garden stamp sets
  • Memento black ink
  • Stampin' Blends
    • Mint Macaron
    • Old Olive
  • Stitched oval dies (non SU)
  • Itty Bitty Accent punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Non Traditional Christmas Card

I have always made my Christmas cards centered around the Birth of Jesus Christ.  This year, I wanted to do something different. I was inspired by a layout found on Pinterest.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 5/8"
  • Cherry Cobbler cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Glitter Paper
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Little Merry Christmas Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 3 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • More Merry Messages stamp set
  • Memento black ink
  • Tree and reindeer dies (non SU)
  • Dimensionals

Monday, October 29, 2018

No Stamping Required


If you are interested in card making and don't know where to start.  Start with pattern paper you love and with the right tools, you can create beautiful cards.  These cards were made without stamps.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 3 3/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat die
  • Melon Mambo cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 5"
    • Scrap for sentiment mat
  • So Saffron cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 3/4"
    • Sentiment is printed on this cardstock
  • Pattern Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
      • Cut into three sections each measuring 3 1/4" x 1 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 3 3/4"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP sentiments (NO STAMPING REQUIRED)
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Circle 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Scallop die (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewel (dyed to match)

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Happy Birthday Bouquet

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Circle die cut measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
  • Cajun Craze cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 5/8"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Sentiment circle measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Window Sheet
    • Circle die cut measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
  • Botanical Garden Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (left) measures 1 5/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer (bottom) measures 3 3/8" x 1 3/8" 
    • Card layer (top) measures 3 3/8" x 2 3/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 1/2"
  • Beautiful Bouquet stamp set
  • Ink
    • Cajun Craze
    • Crushed Curry
    • Memento Black
    • Mint Macaron
    • Mossy Meadow
  • Circle dies (non SU)
  • Foam Adhesive Strips
  • Sequins (non SU)

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

With Heartfelt Sympathy

Stampin' Up! Products

  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Card layer measures 4 3/4" x 1 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Elegant Eggplant cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
    • Card layer measures 4 3/4" x 1 1/4" 
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for leaf
  • More Mustard cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Riding Hood Red cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Sympathy stamp (non SU)
  • Elegant Eggplant ink
  • Seasonal Layers Thinlits
    • I used both the outline and leaf vein dies for added dimension
  • Dimensionals

Thank You Shaker Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Outer circle measures approximately 3 1/4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Circle measures approximately  3 1/4"
  • Sweet Soiree Memories Card Pack
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
  • Express Yourself stamp set
  • Memento Black ink
  • Rich Razzleberry 3/8" Grosgrain ribbon
  • Dies (non SU)
  • Fuse Tool
    • Album sleeve pocket
  • Tear & Tape Adhesive
  • Sequins

Monday, October 22, 2018

SHOP WITH ME AND SAVE 25% Tomorrow

Click HERE select stamps available at 15% off!   How will you save 25%?  Read my post from yesterday below ....


Celebrate Stampin’ Up!’s 30th anniversary with me on Tuesday, October 23 for 24 hours ONLY!

What is my special?  I’ll reimburse your shipping for ANY order (doesn’t have to be from this selected list)  over $59.99 (before S&H and tax) when you use my Hostess Code BQR4ANNK and select me as your demonstrator. That is an additional 10% savings. Discount will be reimbursed through PayPal or by mail - your choice.


If you experience any difficulty, please email me HERE.


HAPPY STAMPIN'

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Special Discount from Stampin’ Up! and Me! 25% Total Discount

Celebrate Stampin’ Up!’s 30th anniversary with me on Tuesday, October 23 for 24 hours ONLY!

I don’t even know what the select stamp sets will be available at a 15% discount. You’ll have to check Stampin’ Up!’s website on Tuesday. I will try to have a direct link from my blog on Tuesday morning.

What is my special?  I’ll reimburse your shipping for any order over $59.99 (before S&H and tax) when you use my Hostess Code BQR4ANNK and select me as your demonstrator. That is an additional 10% savings. Discount will be reimbursed through PayPal or by mail - your choice.


If you experience any difficulty, please email me HERE.


HAPPY STAMPIN'

Thursday, October 18, 2018

UBER Leaves a Blind Man Stranded

Many of you are aware I have an adult son that is legally blind. This is what Uber did this week. The refused to talk to us but they did refund his money and that was it. This is the second time this has happened to my son in two years.




If you don’t see the video - check here http://abc3340.com/news/local/blind-man-says-uber-bailed-on-him-because-of-service-dog

This is Uber!  They hide behind their app, website and email.  They refused to provide a phone number and they refused to call us. They slapped the driver's hand lightly and sent her on her way.  

They had two years to review with each and every employee to follow ADA rules.

#UberFail
#UberStrandsBlindMan

So Very Grateful For You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Crushed Curry cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
  • Cajun Craze cardstock
    • Banner measures 3 7/8" x 1"
  • Chocolate Chip cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
      • Apply adhesive tape on the back of this and cut out leaf
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" 2 1/4"
      • Apply adhesive tape on the entire back. This will secure this piece to the sequin pouch
  • Let Your Hair Down stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip ink
  • Seasonal Layers Thinlits
  • Banner Triple punch
  • Foam Adhesive Strips
  • Fuse Tool (non SU)
    • Photo album sleeve 
      • Create a 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" pouch
    • Sequins

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Have a Great Day

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 4 7/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5/8"
    • Circles measure 1 5/8" x 1 5/8" (cut 3)
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 4 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 1/2"
    • Circles measure 1 5/8" x 1 5/8" (cut 3)
  • Flora & Flutter stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin December 2017
  • Memento black ink
  • Circle dies (non SU)
  • Dimensionals


Sunday, October 14, 2018

Thinking of You

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Circle measures 2 7/8" 
    • Scrap for cross
    • Card layer (inside) measure 5 1/4" x 3 3/4"
  • Emerald Envy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 3 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 3 3/4"
    • Strips measures 2 1/2" x 1/2" (cut 3)
    • Circle measures 3 1/8"
    • Scrap for cross and sprig
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers (cut 2)
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 5/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 3 3/4
    • Strips each measure 2 3/8" x 1/2"
  • Heartfelt Blooms stamp set
  • Memento ink
  • Cross of Hope Framelits
  • ffvCircle dies (non SU)
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
  • Black jewels



Thursday, October 11, 2018

Pocket Card Tutorial - FREE with Purchase

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper
  • Always Artichoke cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf and sentiment layer
  • Elegant Eggplant cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf
  • More Mustard cardstock
    • Crimped piece
  • Riding Hood Red cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer and sentiment
  • Manly Moments stamp set (Paper Pumpkin May 2018)
  • Petals & More Thinlits
  • Corner Rounder
  • Crimper
  • Strong double-sided tape 
  • Dimensionals

Tutorial with pictures is yours free with $50 Stampin' Up! order, using current Hostess Code (top of blog, right-hand side) and select me as your demonstrator.  Contact me for more information.

If you want to purchase my tutorial for $5.00 (via PayPal), EMAIL me and I will gladly invoice you. This helps me with purchasing great Stampin' Up! products and provide measurements for over 95% of my posts.  I have only two customers.



Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Moroccan Fall

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for circle die cut
  • Cajun Craze cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Dapper Denim cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2" x 5 1/2"
      • Cut Modern Label from the center
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for circle die cut
    • Scrap for Leaf
  • Delightful Dijon cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 5 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Moroccan Washi Tape (envelope)
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Colorful Seasons stamp set
  • Early Espresso ink
  • Seasonal Layers Framelits
  • Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
  • Circle dies
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)


Monday, October 8, 2018

Love & Hugs Shaker Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (sentiment) measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scraps for flowers
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures  3 3/4" x 1/2"
    • Scrap for sprigs
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card layer (circle) measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for leaves
  • Window sheet
    • Measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
  • Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 3"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 3/8"
  • Ribbon of Courage stamp set
  • Memento black ink
  • Bouquet Bunch Framelits
  • Stitched circle dies (non SU)
  • Itty Bitty Accents Punch
  • Sequins (non SU)
  • Foam Adhesive Strips
  • Black jewels
  • Glue Dots

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Baby Eclipse Card

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Certainly Celery cardstock
  • So Saffron cardstock
  • Build A Bear Pawsitively Prints Designer Series Paper
  • Large Letter Framelits
  • Envelope Punch Board
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Pretty Petals - Eleven Different Cards

A reminder, my new Using Card Maps Series using the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up! is still available for purchase.  I created this card and ten other with measurements. If you would like the measurements of the additional ten cards, the PDF file is only $5.00. This is the perfect opportunity to use the designer paper that you have. *

This tutorial is FREE with your Stampin' Up! $25 or more order using the Host Code at the top right hand corner of the blog.


Take a look at my past Using Card Maps Series by clicking HERE.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Banner measures 3 1/2" x 1/2"
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers (cut 2)
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for scallop circle 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
    • Banner measures 3 1/2" x 3/4"
    • Banner (inside) measures 3 3/8" x 3/4"
    • Scrap for sprig (cut 2)
  • Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Banner (inside) measures 3 1/4" x 1/2'
    • Scrap for circle 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
  • You Are My Anchor stamp set
    • Paper Pumpkin - May 2018
  • Old Olive ink
  • Circle and scallop circle dies (non SU)
  • Banner Triple and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Dimensionals
  • Black jewels

* This tutorial is only available through December 31, 2018.

Friday, October 5, 2018

Fall Heartfelt Thoughts

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 4"
      • Mark 3/4" from the fold and cut card front
        • From this 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece, trim to measures 2 1/2" x 5 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
  • Cajun Craze cardstock
    • Card strips measure 1/2" x 5 1/2" (cut 2)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for leaves
  • Delightful Dijon cardstock
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Early Espresso cardstock
    • Scrap for leaves
  • Moroccan Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 15/16" x 5 1/2" (covers entire card front inside)
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Heartfelt Blooms stamp set
  • Early Espresso ink
  • Seasonal Layers Thinlits
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)
  • Dimensionals

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Wildflower Hello

Stampin' Up! Products

  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
      • Scored at 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 1 3/8" x 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 3/4" x 4"
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Wildflowers Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1 1/4" x 4 1/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
  • Memento black ink
  • Stampin' Blends
    • Calypso Coral
    • Old Olive
  • Dimensionals
  • Black Jewels
  • Wink of Stella clear

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Thinking of You Quilt

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
      • Scored at 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for flowers (cut 2 for added dimension
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
    • Banner measures 2 3/4" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for sprigs
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer (behind quilt pieces) measures 3" x 3"
    • Banner measures 3" x 1/2"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  • It's My Party and Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
    • Card layers measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
    • Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Express Yourself stamp set
  • Memento ink
  • Botanical Builder and Quilt Builder Framelits
  • Banner Triple punch
  • Sprig punch (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels