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Good morning blog followers,

Thank you to my customers that placed an order with me and received free tutorials. This has been such a huge success that I will continue this offer through December 31, 2023.  If you place a $50 order using my current Hostess Code you will receive one of my many tutorials available for purchase. If you place a $75 order using my current Hostess Code you will receive two of my tutorials. Click HERE for all my available tutorials.

Rich Assorted of Cardstock

Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, 

Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, 

Night of Navy, Orchid Oasis, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie, and Shaded Spruce

Keep following my blog, I will be making cards using the Meandering Meadow Designer Series Paper which will be available to purchase November 7, I will also use Garden Meadow Bundle. This tutorial will be released in January, 2024

Thank you for your support,

Beth 

Happy Birthday

 MOM!

I CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE TODAY!

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID FOR ME!

MISSING YOU!

Clearance Rack Refresh and My LAST Chance at Retaining My Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Position

Good morning blog followers,

NEW ITEMS HAVE BEEN RELEASED ON THE CLEARANCE RACK - they will disappear fast. This morning I lost out on an opportunity to purchase items because they became unavailable after I started placing my final order. Click HERE for Clearance Rack items.

Because of my two surgeries in July and August, I will not make the minimum sales quota for this quarter at Stampin' Up!.  Well, that is not exactly true, if Stampin' Up! had inventory, I would have made my quota.  Having products from the new catalog just released two weeks ago and their most popular products not orderable until October is unacceptable and a terrible business practice.

If you place a $50 order by September 30, using this Hostess Code GGBNGAHH you will receive one of my many tutorials available for purchase. If you place a $75 order by September 30 using the same Hostess Code, you will receive two of my tutorials. Click HERE for all my available tutorials. 

Please consider placing an order with me, I would greatly appreciate it. If my quota is not met, I will no longer be purchasing Stampin' Up! products as well as I will not be creating tutorials using their newest Designer Series Paper. Stampin’ Up! products will no longer be promoted on my blog. 

Each day brings me closer to my goal of regaining my strength because of my NEVRO spinal cord stimulator implant. Up until last week, I didn’t feel I had progressed very well. With prayers and many anxiety-filled tears, my life has turned the corner and I’m getting stronger every single day. 

Thank you for your support,

Beth 

Designer Series Paper - Now What

I'm still recovering from my surgery, sorry no new cards to post.

If you are like me, you love Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper. I have quite a few tutorials based around the DSP.  Click on the HERE at the bottom of each DSP image. 

If you are interested in purchasing more than one, you will receive a 10% discount. However, you must EMAIL me for a personalized invoice. DO NOT use the Buy Now button or discount will not apply. 

Favored Flowers

Two tutorials available - First Edition HERE and Second Edition HERE.

Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper - Click HERE.

It's My Party DSP and Party Panda stamp set - Click HERE

Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Rings of Love Designer Series Paper - Click HERE.

Hello Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug Builder - Click HERE

Ever Eden Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Flowers for Every Season - Click HERE

Blackberry Beauty Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Nature's Harvest Stamp set - Click HERE

Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Hand Penned Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Boho Indigo Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Everything is Rosy Medley - Click HERE

Note Card Fun Fold Tutorial - Click HERE

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper - Click HERE

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Dearest Blog Followers,

I am having surgery this month which will keep me from getting to my craft room. I suffer from nerve damage and I am have a Nevro Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted to help the pain using sensors. 

My recovery is expected to take up to two months. I been down this road two other times with an eight-level back fusion and a repair to that fusion. The older you get, the harder the road to recovery.

After the surgery, I cannot play in my grandma's crap room (as my Maddie calls it) for extended periods of time. You won't be seeing as many posts, but I'm still around.

Happy Stampin'

Bookmark in a Card

The tutorial for this bookmark is included in my Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Second Edition. For more information, click HERE. 

The tutorial for just this Bookmark in a Card is tutorial is available for purchase below.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Fresh Freesia cardstock
• Blackberry Bliss cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock 
• Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper
• Hold onto Hope and Inspired Thoughts stamp sets
• Blackberry Bliss ink
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Corner Rounder and Delightful Tag Topper punches
• Blackberry Bliss 3/8" ribbon
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Pearl Basic Jewel

This Buy Now button is for the Bookmark in a Card Tutorial only. This is not the complete Favored Flowers DSP Tutorial. This is a separate tutorial for just this bookmark card.

Timeless

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Stampin' Up! Products

• Dapper Denim cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" *
• Emboss and trim to 5 1/4" x 4"
• This allows you to trim if pattern is slightly off
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" *
• Mist cardstock lightly and run through embossing folder
• Place in embossing folder and emboss
• Trim off any side to make the directional embossed area square
• Cut 5/8" x 4 1/4" for the inside of the card
• Trim remaining piece to r 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
• Very Vanilla Thick cardstock
• 
  Scraps for sentiment layer and leaves
• Timeless Greetings stamp set
• Stampin' Up! card kit
• Dapper Denim ink
• Timeless Arrangements dies
  
• Basket Weave embossing folder
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

*Tip

1. Trim so the directional embossed area is "square"
2. Cut 5/8" x 4 1/4" piece for the inside of the card, glue to inside layer and trim
3. Cut final layer to 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"

Lovely in Linen Hello Ladybug

If you want card ideas including measurements and diagrams; check out my TWENTY-TWO Hello Ladybug Tutorial HERE. This card is not a part of this tutorial; why, because the instructions are here below. ENJOY

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic Black cardstock
• Scrap for ladybug
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for leaf
• Basic White Thick cardstock
• Card layer (die cut piece) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Sweet Sorbet cardstock
• Scrap for ladybug
• Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 15/16" x 5 7/16"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Butterfly Gala and Hello Ladybug stamp sets
• Memento Tuxedo Black and Old Olive inks
• Split Card Textures dies
• Ladybug Builder punch
• Dimensionals

The Best Tip Ever for Your Die Cutting Machine Plates

Do you die cutting machine plates bow? Do you have to toss them out with just six months of use. This is the ULTIMATE tip for prevent bowing of die cutting machine plates!

This is one year use of two cutting plates for my Big Shot. I designated one plate to be the cut-in-die and  the other plate free of cuts. These two plates will last another year, at the very least.

How did I do it? Every other pass through my Big Shot, I flipped AND turned over each plate. Be persistent and your cutting plates WILL look like these.

Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper Tutorial SECOND EDITION

Card #1 - Bookmark in a Card Fun Fold - Diagram included - $3.95 Value

Didn't you just FALL IN LOVE with FAVORED FLOWERS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER which was FREE as a SaleABration item in February 2023? I created a fifteen-card tutorial earlier this year (for more information click HERE). This has to be my favorite of all time Designer Series Paper and I needed to create more exciting fun fold cards. All but one of these are not fun fold cards. Check out Item #7!

Fragrant Flowers and Split Textures - Card #2

Sidewalk Fun Fold - Card #3 - Diagram included $3.95 value

Accordion Fun Fold - Card #4 - Diagram included

Bay Window Fun Fold - Card #5 - Diagram included

Z Fun Fold - Card #6 - Diagram included

Greeting Box - Item #7 - Diagram included $4.95 Value

Diagonal Z Fun Fold - Card #8 - Diagram included $3.95 Value

Arrow Fun Fold - Card #9 - Diagram included 3.95 Value

Landscape Easel Fun Fold - Card #10 - Diagram included

This Buy Now button is for the SECOND EDITION FAVORED FLOWERS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER TUTORIAL. This tutorial will be released on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

EMAIL me if you want to purchase both of my Favored Flowers DSP tutorials together for a discount of  10%. DO NOT USE THE BUY BUTTON HERE! If you purchased the first Favored Flowers Tutorial and wish to purchase this one, please EMAIL for discount on your second purchase. DO NOT USE THE BUY BUTTON HERE!

What was in my FIRST Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper Tutorial? You'll find sneak peeks HERE.

Card #1 - Seven Panel Show Off DSP  Includes diagram

Card #2 - Quick and Easy Layout

Card #3 - Fun Fold Leaflet Includes diagram

Card #4 - All Occasion - No Sentiment Needed

Card #5 - Spotlight Card Includes diagram

Card #6 - Trio Panels Includes diagram

Card #7 - Sympathy Card

Card #8 - Bookbinding Triangle Fancy Fun Fold Includes diagram

Card #9 - Framing the Easy Way

Card #10 - Any Embellishment will work

(flower, butterfly, dragonfly)

Card # 11- Getting the most layers out of 4" x 12"

Card #12 - Criss Cross Pocket Card Reimagined Includes diagram

Card #13 - Bonus Card Two Ways

Card #14 - Perfectly Aligned Strip Layout Includes template

Card #15 - Diagonal Cut Sentiment Two Way Includes template

Healing Hugs

If you like this card, you will love my Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper Tutorial. Click HERE for more information.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla Thick cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Score at 5 1/2"
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5/8"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1/2"
• Healing Hugs stamp set
• Evening Evergreen ink
• Tailored Tab punch
• Very Vanilla 1/8" ribbon
• Dimensionals

FREE DIAGRAM - Sending Love - Three Diamonds Fun Fold

Stampin' Up! Products

• Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Falling in Love Designer Series Paper
• Stamp (non SU)
• Brilliant Wings and Potted Succulents dies
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Dimensionals

The diagram with measurements for the card is FREE, please FOLLOW each step.  These steps must be followed completely. Any email request without FIRST posting a comment on this blog post will be discarded.

1. Follow my blog
2. Post a comment on my blog. Comment link is at the end of this post.
3. EMAIL me asking for the Three Diamonds Tutorial. If you post a "anonymous" comment on my blog you have to also state in the email that you commented. When you post anonymously I CANNOT tie it back to an email address.
4. DO NOT POST YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON MY BLOG - Spam bots will find it.

Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper Card #25 - Note Card Hugs

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pale Papaya cardstock
• Card base measures 6 1/2" x 4 7/8"
• Score at 2" and 5 1/4"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 3" x 4 5/8"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 4 3/4"
• Card layer measures 1 1/8" x 4 3/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3" x 5/8"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Soft Succulent cardstock
• Scrap for leaf
• Sweet Sorbet cardstock
• Scrap for flower
• Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 4 5/8"
• Card layer measures 1" x 4 5/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3" x 1/2"
• Layering Leaves stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Stitched So Sweetly dies
• Flower and leaf dies (non SU)
• Pearl Basic Jewel

Oops...wider section should have been on the left side.

• Dimensionals

Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper Card #24 - Simply Stated

Stampin' Up! Products

• Soft Succulent cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 1" x 4 3/4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• 
  Evening Evergreen cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
• Card layer measures 1/4" x 4 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 4 3/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Beauty of Friendship stamp set
  
• Evening Evergreen ink
• Something Fancy dies
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper Card #23 - Accordion Fun Fold

Stampin' Up! Products

• Sweet Sorbet cardstock
• Card base measures 10 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Score at 2 1/2", 3 3/4", 6 3/4" and 8"
• Card layer (inside B) measures 2 1/8" x 5/8"
• Scrap for flowers
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layers measure 4" x 4" (cut two)
• Card layer (inside A) measures 2 1/4" x 4" *
• Card layer (inside B) measures 2 1/8" x 3 7/8" *
• Do not attach until personal message is written
• Finished banner measures 2 7/8" x 1/2"
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Finished banner measures 3" x 5/8"
• Soft Succulent cardstock
• Scrap for leaves
• Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper
• Card layers measure 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" (cut two)
• Card layer (inside B) measures 2 1/8" x 1/2"
• Express Yourself stamp set
• Flowers and leaves stamp set (non SU)
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Banner Pick A Punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

* Since my 4" x 4" pieces were Basic White, I chose to create two BW layers for the inside.

The diagram with measurements for the card is FREE, please FOLLOW each step.  These steps must be followed completely. Any email request without FIRST posting a comment on this blog post will be discarded.

1. Follow my blog
2. Post a comment on my blog. Comment link is at the end of this post.
3. EMAIL me asking for the Accordion Fun Fold. If you post a "anonymous" comment on my blog you have to also state in the email that you commented. When you post anonymously I CANNOT tie it back to an email address.
4. DO NOT POST YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON MY BLOG - Spam bots will find it.