Hello Ladybug Bundle
Today is the last day to get FREE products during Sale-a-bration. To wrap things up, here are a few more samples.
First up is the Hello Ladybug Punch Bundle paired with the free Simply Marbleous 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. So stinkin’ cute!
I’ve been having fun lately making a few cards with the new Hello Ladybug Bundle from the mini catalogue. Both bugs are easy to line up for two step stamping. I stayed traditional in red and white with this card but any colour combination works for these friendly bugs. For this card, I decided to stamp the flowers and ladybug and not use the punch instead layering on angle cut card stocks – including the Basic Gray and white Marbleous paper pattern. To finish the card, I added a few Matte Dots in black.
Hello Ladybug Bundle $44 Item # 157699
Let’s Set Sail Bundle
Here is another sample using the free Simply Marbleous DSP in Misty Moonlight. I paired the paper with the Let’s Set Sail Punch Bundle for a fast and simple 6″ x 3″ finished card. A little tone on tone stamping for the background before adding the boat and greeting. Other than dimensionals behind the second row of the greeting, this card didn’t need any other embellishment.
Let’s Set Sail Bundle $43 Item #157906
Can you believe that it is March tomorrow? Which means that Easter will be here before we know it.
Pair your Daffodil Daydream Bundle with the free Daffodil Afternoon 12″x12′ Designer Series Paper. The designs include background patterns like the one I used for this card as well as big, beautiful florals to match the stamp set and dies. You can also see one of the paper designs on the top layer of the die cut daffodils.
Daffodil Daydream Bundle $75.50 Item #157795
Although the bundles will be available for some time yet, today is the last chance to receive one of the free papers above with a Sale-a-bration purchase of $60 or more pre-tax and shipping.
This final card showcases the Friendly Hello Stamp Set and DSP that are a free Sale-a-bration choice with an order of $120 or more pre-tax and shipping.
The stamp set is a set of 13 with some great images for making cards with or without the coordinating paper.
Friendly Hello FREE Item # 159990
Friendly Hello Stamp Set and Designer Series Paper
Friendly Hello is a new stamp set and designer series paper pairing available during Sale-a-bration. Until February 28th, you can choose this product pairing free with a $120 order pre-tax and shipping.
With the tropical feel of the images and paper, it’s easy to create warm cards for everyday occasions like birthdays, hello and thinking of you. You can colour the images in completely, add just a little colour or stay with the outlined image.
I like how the images carry over into the designs of the paper for more creative options and easy card making.
Friendly Hello Stamp Set and DSP
#159990
FREE with a $120 Purchase
A set of 13 stamps, Friendly Hello has three greeting and 10 other images including an adorable bird on a branch.
The images coordinate with the designs of the paper or can be used on their own. For these cards, I stamped in black StazOn ink and then added some ink to the center of the flowers with a Water Painter. I left a lot of white space while still adding colour to match the cardstock.
The colours included in the Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper are Basic Black, Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Pool Party and Shaded Spruce.
I used Fresh Freesia and Petal Pink for these cards, choosing a pattern of paper that had only the single color plus black and white. Each paper in this package has a bolder design on one side of the paper and a smaller design on the other, Included are designs that highlight a singled colour of use multiple colours to create the fun patterns.
The layers are:
Card #1
Basic Black – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ folded in half for the card
Fresh Freesia 5-1/4″ x 4″
Designer Series Paper 5″ x 3-3/4″
Basic Black 4″ x 2-1/4″
Basic White 4″ x 2″
Card #2
Basic Black – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ folded in half for the card
Petal Pink 5-1/4″ x 4″
Designer Series Paper 5″ x 3-3/4″
Basic Black 5-1/4″ x 2-1/2″
Basic White 5-1/4″ x 2-1/4″
Let’s Set Sail Bundle
The Let’s Set Sail Punch Bundle is a new item from the January to June 2022 Mini Catalogue. I love the look of this Sailboat Builder Punch and the stamps that work so well with it.
The included greetings are inspirational and would work well for graduations, retirements and travel, And there is a great birthday greeting, too. If you’re looking for a bundle to make masculine cards, this is it.
With winter and snow all around, this set has me dreaming of a beach and warm blue water. Since I get really seasick, I’ll be watching the sailboats from shore.
Let’s Set Sail Bundle #157908 $43.00
Included in the bundle is the Let’s Set Sail Stamp Set with 9 images and the Sailboat Builder Punch
To make the tiled sails for this card, I punched the sailboat out ten times and then used liquid glue to layer together the stacks of Basic White. The sailboat was punched out from Crumb Cake cardstock and I added a Misty Moonlight flag that I cut out freehand with paper snips. Although a similar look can be achieved with dimensionals, stacking the sails has a cleaner look when viewing the card at an angle.
The background for this card was made with the Gentle Waves stamp. I used Balmy Blue at the top of the stamp and Misty Moonlight at the bottom. The colours blended really nicely in the middle. This is also a stamp from the new mini catalogue and is a great coordinating product for the Let’s Set Sail Punch Bundle.
As a small accent, I stamped the birds from Let’s Set Sail in Crumb Cake. The card base is Crumb Cake (5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″) and layers are Balmy Blue (5″ x 3-3/4″) and Basic White (4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″).
I stamped the greeting in Misty Moonlight ink onto Crumb Cake cardstock and then cut the words out with paper snips. The greeting was applied with dimensionals.
For one day only, Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, Stampin’ Up! is offering free shipping on all orders of $65 or more pre-tax and shipping. Shop online to see all the in stock and ready to shop products and place your order early before items sell out.
Rainbow of Happiness Card
Here’s a countdown to the new catalogue sneak peek with the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle. I had a lot of fun creating various rainbow cards and found this bundle really easy to work with. Don’t you love how the “thank you” greeting fits onto a cloud? So cute!
The coordinating designer series paper is called Sunshine & Rainbows and will be a Sale-a-bration free item. All products are available on January 4, 2022. Have you requested your free catalogue yet?
Want a personal copy of the upcoming mini catalogue by mail? Please click here to request your copy.
Blessings of Home Thank You
Blessings of Home Thank You Card
This card features a new, not yet released stamp set and dies bundle from the upcoming January to June 2022 Mini Catalogue. I was oohing and aahing over every page of this catalogue. Including the Blessings of Home Bundle used for this card. Part of a suite, the collection will also include an embossing folder, ribbon, matte dots in four colours, doilies, a card pack and paper. Plus another stamp set and dies bundle that all coordinate. Wow! Can you imagine the creative options? Once I started stamping, I was able to make quite a few cards very quickly as the ideas just kept coming.
And the Heart & Home Collection is only one of the bundles and suites that will be available to order on January 4, 2022. Watch for more samples to come in the next few weeks using more new products and request your free catalogue below.
Want a personal copy of the new mini catalogue by mail? Please click here to request your copy.
My new favourite way to watercolor is using … water. Just water. After stamping an image, use a water painter or paintbrush to highlight the shadowing using a light application of water to blur the ink a little right on the image. So simple but it really is attention getting.
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After purchasing the Starter Kit, you’ll be eligible to order items from the new mini catalogue and earn Sale-a-bration products starting December 1st. That’s more than a month before customers can order and this new catalogue is fabulous. Plus save 20% on all the items you purchase. For more information or with any questions, please contact me by phone at 780.235.0455 or by email.
Butterfly Brilliance Cards in Black and White
Butterfly Brilliance in Black and White
There is something to be said for the simplicity of creating in black and white. Although I love colourful cards, I think I am equally fond of the monochromatic card. In keeping it simple, the intricate details in the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set and Brilliant Wings dies really have a chance to show off. And you can purchase both products together in the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle.
When using this set of dies, I tend to cut a couple of extra butterflies if I have time. Then when I need a last minute card, it’s just a card base, some designer series paper plus the circle, butterfly and a greeting. That’s a quick card ready to go. And butterflies work for any occasion – birthday, sympathy, thanks and so many more.
When making butterflies using the dies, I do recommend the Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip. It makes getting those little pieces out so much easier. And if you don’t have the original Take Your Pick, it is the handiest little tool for stampers.
So, what about you. Are you a fan of black and white cards? Please leave a comment and let me know.
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Not sure which dies to add to your collections. Below are my Top 5 Dies that every stamper should own.
Stitched Rectangles #151820 Sale $38.40
Tasteful Labels #152886 Sale $33.60
Tailor Made Tags #155563 Sale $24.00
Scalloped Contours #155560 Sale $38.40
Layering Circles #151770 Sale $38.40
To make this card, I adhered the butterflies to a piece of white cardstock that was the same size as the Stitched Rectangle die cut frame that I had made. Then I trimmed off any pieces that exceeded the edge of the cardstock before assembling the card. The card actually had a bit too much open space so it was the Matte Black Dots to the rescue. Just a few dots filled in the whiteness and finished the card.
This card is really similar to the one above except I stamped the butterflies to create the background. The butterfly was highlighted by adding it onto a layering circles die cut. Both greetings are from the Peaceful Moments stamp set.
