VIDEO: May Paper Pumpkin Kit “The Shelli Kit” Reveal & Giveaway

HUGS FROM SHELLI CARD KIT

For the May Paper Pumpkin kit, we've teamed up with Shelli Gardner, Stampin’ Up!’s board chair and cofounder, to deliver you a very special Paper Pumpkin kit. It’s exclusive, collectible, and one of a kind. Die-hard Paper Pumpkin and Stampin’ Up! fans won’t want to miss this special edition. The look and feel of this kit is all Shelli. It’s elegant, feminine, and so full of springtime details that you’ll probably just want to take a walk, breathe in the fresh air, and then go home and stamp every card in the kit. And the box it comes in? We predict that you’ll be keeping it . . . like . . . forever. Wait and see.   Here at Paper Pumpkin, we love providing easy, fast, and fun creative experiences for our subscribers. We do this in a cost-saving and time-efficient way: by delivering a cute package filled with fun papercrafting goodies . . . right to your door. In addition to providing everything you need to make a pre-designed, all-inclusive project, we also have another goal in mind: to help you unlock and explore your creativity by introducing you to exciting and innovative products from Stampin’ Up! Be sure to check out the details below on the upcoming June kit.

SNEAK PEEK: Forever starts today from the new Bloom & Grow stamp set

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Blog hopping with the Stampin Up Incentive Trip Achievers. This blog hop is always filled with amazing ideas, from a few of the company’s Top Demonstrators. It’s an honor to be a part of this, and I know you’re going to enjoy these projects. Our theme this month we are featuring products from the new Stampin Up Catalog. My share is this gorgeous card from the new Bloom and Grow stamp set. It features Magnolia Lane DSP and the new In Color Faceted Dots.

CARD: Don’t worry beach happy card from the retiring Beach Happy stamp set

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"Don't worry, beach happy" summer is coming! Bright and cheery card design from the Retiring Stampin' Up! Beach Happy stamp set. The label is cut from the Stitched Labels dies, and the ribbon is from the retiring Petal Pink/Whisper White 5/8" Variegated Ribbon. Designed by Veronica. Get more details on the retiring products here. Hurry, they are “while supplies last”.

CARD: Go For It card from the Let It Ride Horse Card

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"Go for it!" card of encouragement from the Stampin' Up! Let It Ride stamp set. The horse is colored with the ink pads and aqua painters. Retiring Wood textures DSP is peaking on the side. the Detailed corner punch rounds the corner on the top.

CARD: Life is tough card from the retiring Bike Ride stamps

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"Life is tough but so are you" is a card of encouragement and support. The bike is from the retiring Stampin' Up Bike Ride stamp set and coordinating Build-a-Bike dies. The words are from the retiring Friendly Expressions stamp set. I don't know about you, but I had overlooked this word set and I'm so sorry it's going. It's got great sayings, and a fab font. The clouds were created with the Decorative Pattern Party mask. Sponged Versamark ink over the mask, then sprinkle White embossed powder and heat. The panel was cut from the Stitched Rectangle dies and layered over the Gingham Gala DSP. Designed by Veronica. Get more details on the retiring products here. Hurry, they are "while supplies last".

CARD: Sending smiles across the miles balloon card – Part 2 of 2

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Another great card from the retiring Stampin' Up Lift Me Up stamp set and Up & Away die set. Sure going to miss this one. The background is sponged with Coastal Cabana. Get more details on the retiring products here. Designed by Veronica

CARD: Sending smiles across the miles balloon card – Part 1 of 2

 

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This "Sending smiles across the miles" card is so bright and cheery. It's created with the retiring Stampin' Up Lift Me Up stamp set and Up & Away dies. The retiring Brights DSP strips are used for the colorful hot air balloon. Some bling make it all pop with Rhinestones and Glitter enamel dots. This is card 1 of 2 I'll be sharing this week from this great bundle. This was designed by Julie DeGuia. She has a tip on save card stock by cutting the balloon die out of the Highland Heather mat (see photo). Get more details on the retiring products here.

VIDEO: How to make Eclipse Cards with retiring Large Letters and new Capture the Good

ECLIPSE CARDS

Something old, something new....today's card class is sure to wow you! This cool "Smile" camera card was created with the retiring Stampin' Up Large Letter Alphabet Dies AND the upcoming Capture the Good Stamp Set. I had so much fun making these. They are surprisingly quick, easy and don't have many supplies. Just stamps, ink, adhesive and the Large Letters dies. I will show you a quick trick on how to get the 5 letters on this standard sized card. I will demonstrate with Blackberry Bliss. But I made these in each of the new upcoming 2019-21 In Colors and they look so cool. I'll share those as well as my Capture the Good Pre-Order card kit. Important notes: This Large Letter die set used for this technique is retiring! The final date to order is June 3 (or while they last, they may sell out before then). The new Capture the Good stamp set isn't available until June 4. Take advantage of my special offer Capture the Good Card Kit Pre-order that includes the new In Colors (see below).

CARD: Retiring Jar of Love Friend Card

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Beautiful "friend" card from the retiring Stampin' Up Jar of Love stamp set and Everyday Jars framelits. The background is from the retiring Tropical Escape DSP. The color palette is a sweet mix of all of the retiring In Colors. Designed by Julie DeGuia

SPECIAL CARD KITS: New Capture the Good Kit Pre-orders – Registration ends June 3, 2019

SAVE 15-20% SPECIAL PRE-ORDER

The new Stampin Up annual catalog is coming out on June 4, and it is my favorite catalog ever! Not only is it awesome, but it contains a very special stamp set that is near and dear to my heart on page 142: the Capture the Good stamp set. Why is it so special to me you may be wondering? The Capture the Good stamp set was the set I inspired and designed with Stampin Up's artists for achieving a Million Dollars in sales with the company (now $2mil). I love photography, and I love that I could combine it with my passion for paper crafting. The set features a camera image and fun sayings to use inside the lens and stand alone. You don't have to be into photography to love it. Be one of the first to get this cool camera stamp set, along with new In colors, class supplies, tutorial and video at a savings in my exclusive "Capture the Good Online Class" kit. You'll learn several fun techniques, including how to make this fun shaker card. Because this is a special stamp set, I'm offering this special on 2 different card kit bundles. The "Basic Kit" and the "Gotta Have It All Kit". Both include the stamp set and supplies to make these cards. 2019-20 In Color Collection: The Capture the Good stamp set isn't the only hot new item in this kit. It aslo includes a sampler of new 2019-21 In Color Collection products: Assortment of card stock, package of designer paper, faceted dots and ribbon. You can even upgrade to the "Gotta Have It All" kit and get the new markers and ink pads!** This is a fabulous way to get your new In Color products and save money. The online class includes a pdf tutorial with step by step photo instructions, as well as a video tutorial. The instructions are for these 5 different cards, however you will have enough supplies left over to make many more then what is shown. With a few additional embellishments and card stock, can also make each card in any/all of the in colors. Kits ship June 11.

CARD: Happy Mother’s Day

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Looking for some last minute Mother's Day inspiration? Look no further. The beautiful rose if from the retiring Graceful Garden stamp set. With words from the Tea Time set. Berry Burst and Lemon Lime twist are retiring In Colors. Find more details on the retiring products here.

ONLINE CLASS & VIDEO: How to make Floral Framed Cards with Healing Hugs and Paper Pumpkin

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This online video card class is a for beautiful framed floral cards. I created these as alternates to the April 2019 Sentimental Rose Paper Pumpkin kit projects. However, since that kit is sold out, I also created "alternates to the alternates" using the Healing Hugs stamp set and greetings from the Strong & Beautiful stamp set.

CARD: Celebrate victories from the retiring Coffee Cafe stamps

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The Stampin' Up Coffee Cafe stamp set is another retiring set that I have always loved. I dubbed it the "Starbucks" set. Love this great design with the ice cubes embossed in white, and the liquid coffee colored over with Stampin Blends markers. Layered over the Twinkle Twinkle DSP.

CARD: You’re got a friend from the retiring Bella and Friends stamps

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Sweet "You've got a friend" card from the retiring Stampin' Up Bella and Friends stamp set. The turtle and puppy images are colored with the Stampin Blends markers. The tulips are from the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set. Background dsp is also retiring: Gingham Gala & Wood Textures. Details on the retiring list are here.

VIDEO: Everything is Rosy bundle – The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 78

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – Episode 78

Stampin' Up!'s Everything is Rosy Bundle I am in love with the Stampin' Up Everything is Rosy product medley. The rose gold foil and shimmer mist are to die for. Today Linda and I will be playing with these gorgeous products. We'll be sharing what's in the box. Making a card and giving a couple of bundles away. You can get this product medley in a demo kit in May, in addition to New Catalog Pre-Order products. Just a reminder, this bundle is only available in May while they last. ORDER HERE

CARD: Father’s Day card from the retiring Lovely as a Tree stamps

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I need to have a moment of silence and reflection on the fact that the Lovely as a Tree stamp set is retiring. I have been a demonstrator for 15-1/2 years and this set is older then me. One of my first stamp sets. So versitle. Works for every occasion. I'm very sad to see it go. This is a great example of a masculine / Father's Day card created with the set. It's layered on strips of the retiring Wood Textures Designer Paper.

CARD: A birthday note from the retiring PS You’re the Best Stamps

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Having some fun with the retiring Stampin' Up PS I Love You stamp set. The typewriter is colord with Stampin' Blends. Layered on circles from the Layering Circles and Stitched shapes dies. The Flirty Flamingo polka dots are the Brights DSP, and the banner tails are cut with the Triple Banner Punch. The background is textured with the Subtle Folder.

VIDEO: 2 Words “Rose Gold”! How to make cards and mini milk cartons with it

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2 words - ROSE GOLD! I love it. Rose Gold may be the new Copper. It's so pretty and it's only available in May the new Stampin 'Up Everything is Rosy Product Medley (while they last). This bundle hit the market yesterday and has been selling like hot cakes. In this class I'll show you how to create some gorgeous coordinating projects with the kit.
  • Mini Milk Cartons from the foil dsp and ribbon
  • Rose Gold Foil Swirly Faux Metal Card
  • Rose Gold Shimmer Mist Card
And if you can't get enough of the Everything is Rosy bundle, Linda and I will be creating even more great projects on the Stampin' Scoop on Tuesday. I've also shared some more projects below.

My Capture the Good Camera Stamp Set – Part 3 of 3

CAPTURE THE GOOD - PART 3 OF 3

Today is part 3 of my 3 part series on my Stampin' Up Capture the Good stamp set. I will have lots more samples to come from the set. Stay tuned. [caption id="attachment_43812" align="alignnone" width="640"] Capture the Good Stamp Set colored with Stampin' Blends. Adding words to the lens of the camera. "Focus"[/caption] [caption id="attachment_43813" align="alignnone" width="640"] Incorporating the Stitched Shapes circles for this card. Stamping and sponging a sunset beach theme in the lens of the camera.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_43811" align="alignnone" width="640"] Make photo cards by adding a photo to the lens of the camera. ps - this is my 18 year old when he was 8 months old, he's probably going to kill me but dang was he a cutie patootie.[/caption]  

CIRCLE CHART

We designed the center of the camera (lens) to coordinate with the Circle Punches and Layering Circle dies to create different effects. You can stamp words in the center, stamp a scene, punch it out to make a shaker card, add a photo to make it a photo card or stack them to create a zoom lens. Here's a chart of what punches and dies work with the lens.  

NEWS! Stampin Up New Catalog Pre-Order is Happening Now – find out how to get new stuff now

PRE-ORDER FROM THE NEW CATALOG

May 2-June 3, 2019 See the New Annual Catalog Preorder Products! Stampin Up demonstrators can now pre-order brand-new products from the 2019-20 annual catalog! Customers will be able to order these products beginning June 4 (or can get them now in the demo kit). I have posted the dates and details for the new catalog hard-copy mailing for both demonstrators and customers below. If you aren't a demo, or a regular customer of mine, and would like a hard copy of the catalog you can fill out this form to receive one. Card Swap: I'm hosting a new catalog pre-order card swap. You can get details and links to join here. What can I pre-order? Here's a flyer with what you can pre-order in a demo kit, or as a demonstrator from now until June 3. Don't forget to include your Everything is Rosy bundle which is only available in May.

My Capture the Good Camera Stamp Set – Part 2 of 3

CAPTURE THE GOOD - PART 2 OF 3

Today is part 2 of my 3 part series on my Stampin' Up Capture the Good stamp set. I wanted to show different ways to use the stamp set. The first 3 are colored with Stampin' Blends markers. The last card is designed to be an old "polaroid instant" photo with the words embossed on it.

My Capture the Good Camera Stamp Set coming out in the new catty – Part 1 of 3

CAPTURE THE GOOD - PART 1 OF 3

I've never been as excited about a catalog launch as I am this upcoming catalog. Why? Because my Million Dollar stamp set: Capture the Good is finally coming out. Page 142 of the 2019-20 Annual Catalog is my most favorite of all time! I've been waiting a long time for this. Papercrafting is my 1st love, and photography is my 2nd. I was able to combine them together with this stamp set. Use the camera lens for words, photos, nature scenes and more. I've got a video from the stamp set debut, and lots of card samples to share below. Including a chart, I made showing how to use the lens of the camera with different sized circle punches and dies. I will post some more ideas and uses for this stamp set over the next 2 days.

CARD: With much love and thanks from the Tropical Chic bundle

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"With much love & thanks" card from the Stampin' Up Tropical Chic Bundle (stamp set & dies). This stamp set and die are going to be carrying over in the new catalog (yeah) but the special "bundle" pricing will not. This design features a soft and pretty color pallette, that includes a couple of retiring In Colors (Lemon Lime Twist and Powder Pink). The words are from the retiring Incredible Like You stamp set. Click here for more details on the retiring list products.

SPECIAL: Everything Rosy Product Medley – Limited Edition Suite

EVERYTHING IS ROSY LIMITED EDITION PRODUCT SUITE

Available May 1-31, 2019 The sun is shining, and the new Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is here! For a limited time, this exclusive collection of cute, coordinating products will be available—while supplies last. Check out each item included in this petal-packed product medley, and place your order today! While supplies last.

BLOG HOP & VIDEO: How to make a Mother’s Day Flower Box Card

BLOG HOP & VIDEO

Welcome to my Stamp It Demonstrator’s Group Mother's day 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 Mother's Day blog hop project is this gorgeous flower box "wow" card. Created with the retiring Stampin' Up Jar of Love stamp set and Everyday Jars dies. The Mother's Day greetings (both inside and out) are from the Strong & Beautiful stamp set. The Wood Texture DSP and Share What You Love pearls are also retiring. This card was inspired by Beth Rush. Click here for the Retiring List.