VIDEO: Wow them with Ombre Backgrounds

Ombre Easel Fun Fold Cards

In this class I'm going to sharing several crafting techniques to create this ombre background easel fun fold card. It uses the Stampin' Up Summer Shadows Dies that are available free during Sale-a-bration. The dies also coordinate with the Shaded Summer stamp set that is in the Annual Catalog. I didn't have the stamp set, and it turns out these dies are pretty amazing all on their own. They don't need to be paired with the stamp set.

The words are from the In Your Words Sale-a-bration host set

Techniques in this class include:

  • Ombre background technique
  • Blending Brushes
  • Heat Embossing
  • Splatter Effect
  • Easel Card Fun Folds

This card is a part of my series on Sale-a-bration. Click here for more ideas.  I'll share full details and a tutorial for the Z-Fold card I shared on the video here on my blog on Sunday. 

This ombre card was inspired by Jacque Williams from New Zealand. I have a free pdf below with measurements, a complete supply list. All supplies are available in my online store.

CARD SWAP: Christmas Card Swap – Due October 1

CARD SWAPS: Christmas / Holiday Theme

  • CARD SWAPS DUE:  October 1
The countdown to Christmas has already started. It's time to start thinking about Holiday / Christmas Card ideas. I'm hosting a Christmas Card Swap to help us all with some inspiration and ideas for ourselves and our customers. These are great for personal use as well as to help prepare you with ideas for your upcoming Stampin' Up classes, workshops, open houses and events.
 
I'M A CUSTOMER MAY I PARTICIPATE?
This swap is designed for Stampin' Up Demonstrators, and is open to all demonstrators in the US (for shipping purposes). Customers are able to participate as long as the rules are followed. The original intent is to help with classes/workshops so all supplies must be current.
 
Please read through ALL the rules and guidelines carefully and follow them. We will be receiving and sorting hundreds of cards and need YOUR help to make sure everything runs smoothly.
 
This swap is open to all demonstrators, all levels. Come join the fun.

Beauty of the Earth Suite – Stampin Scoop #129

BEAUTY OF THE EARTH SUITE

Stampin Scoop Show Episode 129

Looking for fall card ideas? Check out our review of the Stampin Up Beauty of the Earth Suite. This suite goes beyond fall and covers all occasion. We'll share tips on how to mix and match the stamps and dies as well as more than 10 card ideas. Linda did some fun-time stamping as well to show you how to put it all together.

There's a pdf below for the card we made on the show as well as photos of all of the cards we shared.

 

SALE-A-BRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 30

Sale-A-Bration is one of our biggest promotions of the year. It’s packed with perks for customers and demonstrators, and filled with fun for everyone! During Sale-A-Bration, everyone can earn free, exclusive products for every $50 USD and $100 USD you spend in my online store. What's even better is the demo kit special of a free bundle (see details below).

Peaceful Place Card Tutorial

Peaceful Place Gift Box Tutorial

The Stampin' Up Peaceful Place Suite creates stunning projects. A versatile suite of products that can be used for holiday and Christmas, and so much more. This project is cased from the Mini Catalog. It is a treat box created from the new Kraft Gift Boxes.

I have easy to follow, printable instructions below.

VIDEO: Peaceful Place Shakers

Peaceful Place Suite Shakers

Shaking things up with a twist on shakers in the video class. I'll be using the Stampin' Up Peaceful Place Suite and Stampin' Up Clear Envelopes to make this quick and easy wow card.

I have a free pdf below with measurements, a complete supply list. All supplies are available in my online store, the Peaceful Place Suite is also available in my custom kit for a limited time at a special price.

2 Free SAB with Peaceful Place Suite Kits – ends Sept 1

Stampin Up Peaceful Place Suite - Special Offer

Kit comes with 2 Sale-a-bration products FREE!

Stampin Up Peaceful Place Suite Available | Deadline September 1

When you order this custom designed kit, you'll not only receive a special offer on the suite, you'll receive an exclusive class from me. Including an easy to follow "how to" video, written instructions and bonus projects & ideas for the suite. I do allow substitutions if you already have the stamps and dies. The class has instructions to make 4 gorgeous cards & envelopes. Some fun things you'll be doing in this class include:

  • Velvet Sheets
  • Bridge Fun Fold Technique
  • Brushed Metallic Foil

VIP Club Members receive an additional 10% off the kit. Use the form on the VIP site to receive your discounted price.

Delicate Dahlias Card Tutorial

Birthday Sheep Card Tutorial

My Stampin' Up Saleabration series continues, with a mini series featuring the Delicate Dahlias stamp set. Delicate Dahlias is a Level 2 Sale-a-bration stamp set. It is available free with $100 order through September 30. This card also features the Be Dazzling Specialty Paper is a Level 1 Sale-a-bration product. Free with a $50 order.

Card by Barb Mulliken. Full printable instructions below.

BLOG HOP & VIDEO: Double Dutch Fun Fold & Custom Envelopes

Welcome to my Stamp It Demonstrator’s Group Fall themed Blog Hop. We’re all really excited to unveil our projects, and announce a new contest giveaway. To continue on your journey through our projects, simply use the BLOG HOPPERS links below. My project share for the hop is this Double Dutch Fun Fold Card featuring the Stampin' Up Delicate Dahlias stamp set that is available for free during Sale-a-bration. This set is just gorgeous! I'll share how I created this fold, how I colored the background and how to make a custom sized envelope for it out of Designer Series Paper. I used the Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper for the envelope. That is another Sale-a-bration product. The words are heat embossed with the In Your Words Sale-a-bration host stamp set.

VIDEO: August 2021 Paper Pumpkin Easel Window Card

HOPE BOX ALTERNATE

I'm going "outside the paper pumpkin box" on this video class. In addition to sharing this month's Hope Box card kit, and how to make the cards as they are designed, I'll be sharing a couple of alternate cards. I'll also share a quick tip on transforming the box to a card holder for yourself or to give as a gift.

My alternate card is a window easel fun fold card.

Be sure to subscribe to my Youtube Channel so you don't miss any of my schedule OR unscheduled livestream videos. There is a free pdf below with measurements.

Birthday Sheep Card Tutorial

Birthday Sheep Card Tutorial

The last in my Stampin' Up Counting Sheep chapter of my Saleabration series is this fun birthday sheep card. The sheep were colored with Stampin' Blends markers. The background paper is the Patterned Party host pack in the Annual Catalog.

Stampin' Up Counting Sheep stamp and Sheep Dies are available free during Sale-a-bration (ends 9/30).

Full printable instructions below.

Harvest Meadow Suite – Stampin Scoop #127

HARVEST MEADOW SUITE

Stampin Scoop Show Episode 127

Ever wonder what to do with all of those designer paper scraps? Too small to use, but too pretty to throw out! We will share a cool technique to use them up here plus the beautiful new Stampin' Up Harvest Meadow Suite. There's a pdf below for the card we made on the show as well as photos of all of the cards we shared.

Unique Sheep Card Tutorial

Unique Sheep Card Tutorial

Stand out in the crowd with this Unique Sheep card idea. I masked the sheep to create the flock in the background. The unique sheep is colored with Fresh Freesia Stampin Blends. The Stampin' Up Counting Sheep stamp, Sheep Dies, Penguin Playmate paper is all available free during Sale-a-bration (ends 9/30).

The fun words are from the In Your Words Sale-a-bration host set. This comes free with orders over $300 during Saleabration.

Full printable instructions below.

VIDEO: The Sheep Jumped Over the Moon

Jumping Sheep Card

Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the SHEEP jumped over the moon! (Cows are over rated lol)

Having some fun with this mooning sheep spinner card. On this video I'll share how to make this card featuring the Stampin' Up Counting Sheep Stamp set and Sheep Dies that are available for free during Sale-a-bration.

Kicking off a series of Sale-a-bration projects that I'll be sharing over the next week or so.

I was inspired by Jan Morgano. I have a free pdf below with measurements, a complete supply list. All supplies are available in my online store.

Haunts & Harvest – September Paper Pumpkin Kit

September 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit - Haunts & Harvest

Subscribe August 11 - September 11
Hay, there! Experience everything the autumn season has to offer with the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit includes enough supplies to create 12 treat boxes—4 each of 3 designs. That means you can take your pick of apple, pumpkins, or jack-o-lantern treat boxes! Plus, the Paper Pumpkin box is designed to easily transform into a vintage wheelbarrow for you to display your harvest!

Whether you’re thinking about crisp red apples or you’re ready to carve some spooky jack-o-lanterns (or both!), the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit—designed in a vivid fall palette—is a hands-on crafting experience for all autumn lovers!

Harvest Meadow Card Tutorial

Harvest Meadow Card Tutorial

This card radiates more beauty from the new Stampin' Up Harvest Meadow Suite. Some much versatility in the suite. The flowers are colored with the Stampin' Blends markers. You'll find this suite in the new Aug-Dec (Holiday) Mini Catalog.

Full instructions below.

Harvest Meadow Card Tutorial

Harvest Meadow Card Tutorial

The Stampin' Up Harvest Meadow Suite is filled with organic and nature-inspired colors and designs, perfect for year-round celebrations. This card features the Nature's Harvest Stamp set and Harvest Meadow Designer Series paper. The flower was colored with Watercolor Pencils. Full instructions below.

Back by popular demand: Harvest Meadow Kits and 2 Free Sale-a-bration sets

Stampin Up Harvest Meadow Suite - Special Offer

Stampin Up Harvest Meadow Suite Available | Deadline August 9

By extreme popular demand, I'm offering a 2nd round of my special on the Stampin Up Harvest Meadow Suite that was just released out in the new Holiday Mini Catalog.

Kit comes with 2 Sale-a-bration products FREE!

When you order this custom designed kit, you'll not only receive a special offer on the suite, you'll receive an exclusive class from me. Including an easy to follow "how to" video, written instructions and bonus projects & ideas for the suite. The class has instructions to make 4 gorgeous cards & envelopes. Some fun things you'll be doing in this class include:

Penguin Place Card Tutorial

Here is an adorable tutorial for the Penguin Place card found on page 33 of the holiday mini catalog. You can save 10% when you purchase the Penguin Place bundle in my online store, OR you can get the bundle free when you purchase the demo kit during Saleabration.

New Catalog Card Shares – Stampin Scoop #126

Woot! Linda and I are finally able to be back in the studio at the same time. We are so excited to do our first video together in over a year. We shared some beautiful and inspirational card ideas from the new Stampin Up Holiday Mini Catalog and the new Sale-a-bration catalogs on this episode of the Stampin' Scoop Show.

Winners Revealed! 14 Prizes for Xmas in July

While I was traveling the past couple of weeks, I've been throwing a cyber party for you here on my site. The party is called my "Christmas in July - 14 Days of Giveaways". Each day I offered new a giveaway. Below are all of the winners, congratulations to all and thanks to everyone for playing!

MINI CATALOG: JULY – DECEMBER

The July–December 2021 Mini Catalog is your passport to stunning seasonal projects! It contains all the products you’ll need to craft, create, and celebrate during Halloween, Christmas, and more.

SALE-A-BRATION AUGUST-SEPTEMBER

Sale-A-Bration is one of our biggest promotions of the year. It’s packed with perks for customers and demonstrators, and filled with fun for everyone! During Sale-A-Bration, everyone can earn free, exclusive products for every $50 USD and $100 USD you spend in my online store. What's even better is the demo kit special of a free bundle (see details below).

DAY 14 of 14 Days of Xmas in July Giveaways – Enter Here

Enter to win my Day 14 of my Christmas in July giveaways

DAY 13 of 14 Days of Xmas in July Giveaways – Enter Here

Enter to win my Day 13 of my Christmas in July giveaways