ONLINE CLASS & VIDEO: How to make textured sympathy cards with February Paper Pumpkin

CARDS

In this online card class we'll be making soft and beautiful textured sympathy cards. These cards feature some cool techniques, including embossing and coloring with blends. I'll be making an alternate card for the February Paper Pumpkin "Grown with Kindness" kit. This kit and refill have both sold out, so if you weren't fortunate enough to get it in time you can substitute the Stampin' Up Hanging Garden stamp set. March Kits: Don't miss the March kit deadline to subscribe, it's March 10. There will be a free stamp set with the kit for Paper Pumpkin's anniversary. Click here to learn more and subscribe. Video: I will be recording this class video live. It's free to join in live and be part of the video. If you can't make it live, the recorded video will always be available here on my blog, Facebook and/or Youtube. Prize Patrol! I’ve got a few of these "sold out" kits to giveaway for prize patrol on this class. Comment on the video to enter. I’ll be drawing prizes for both live and replay viewers.

CARD: Feel Better Soon Card from the Humming Along Bundle

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"Hope you fell better" is a soft sympathy card created from the Stampin Up Humming Along Bundle (stamp set and Hummingbird Framelits). The backgrond paper is from the Tropical Escape collection. The flower is colored with ink pads and the Blender pen.

CARD: Kindness Changes Everything from the Abstract Impressions Stamp Set

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Soft beauty decorates this card of kindness. Created with the Stampin' Up Abstract Impressions stamp set. The words are heat embossed in gold, then cut with the Stitched Labels dies. The delicate floral die cut layer is created with the Springtime Impressions die, then sponged with the ink pads to create the color. All layered over the Garden Impressions designer paper.

BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY: Win the Well Said Bundle

BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY

What's "blog candy" you ask? It's a fun way to say PRIZES! I am on vacation and will not be doing an online class video today, so instead I'm doing a giveaway drawing for the Sea of Textures Bundle (wood mount). I have 2 bundles to giveaway.

Well Said Cling Bundle #150609 Price: $76.50

Words can be hard. Let us help you say what you feel. WELL SAID CLING STAMP SET * 51 cling stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, g WELL WRITTEN FRAMELITS DIES * 24 dies * Largest die: 3-5/8" x 1-1/2" (9.2 x 3.8 cm) * Use with Big Shot

  To enter you’ll just need to leave a comment on this blog post. That’s it!

CARD: Thank You Humming Bird Card from the Humming Along Bundle

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This is one of my favorite stamp sets in the Stampin' Up Occasions Catalog, and I know I share this love with Veronica Zalis. She designed this beautiful hummingbird card. This is the Humming Along stamp sets and Hummingbird framelit dies. The bird is colored with the Stampin' Blends markers. The label comes from the Stitched Labels dies.

CARD: Little Feet Baby Card from the First Steps Stamp Set

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Little feet leave big imprints on our hearts. Baby card idea from the Stampin' Up! First Steps & Letterboard stamp sets. The designer paper is from the Twinkle Twinkle DSP collection. Layered over Pearlized Doily.

CARD: Welcome Baby Card from the First Steps Stamp Set

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Welcome little one baby card. With adorable hand prints from the Stampin' Up First Steps stamp set. The background texture comes from the Basket Weave folder on the Wood Texture designer paper. The other designer papers are from the Gingham Gala and Needlepoint Nook collections.

BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY: Win the Sea of Textures Bundle

BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY

What's "blog candy" you ask? It's a fun way to say PRIZES! I am on vacation and will not be doing an online class video today, so instead I'm doing a giveaway drawing for the Sea of Textures Bundle (wood mount). I have 2 bundles to giveaway. Sea Of Textures Wood-Mount Bundle #148357 Price: $52.00

Sea of Textures Wood-Mount Stamp Set Did you know that octopuses have three hearts? One for each sentiment in this set! * Quantity: 9 rubber stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, g, h Under the Sea Thinlits Dies Create a die-cut underwater world (including an octopus) in record time with Framelits dies and the Big Shot. The small fish Thinlit makes for a neat peek through, and the little fish that are cut out can be used in a shaker card. * 8 dies * Largest die: 3-7/16" x 2-15/16" (8.7 x 7.5 cm) * Use with Big Shot

To enter you’ll just need to leave a comment on this blog post. That’s it!

2 NEW Sale-a-bration Releases: 3rd Release & SAB Coordination – ends March 31

2 NEW STAMPIN UP SALE-A-BRATION RELEASES

This is the big day all SAB lovers have been waiting for. The Sale-a-bration coordination products are available for purchase in my online store. In addition to this, Stampin' Up has surprised us with a 3rd release of more free choices. Click here for more details on Sale-a-bration. Just a reminder these products are "while supplies last" or March 31, which ever comes first. A few SAB items have sold out (see below). You can get the SAB Coordination products in the Demosntrator kit this month too. The $175 for only $99 special (and free ship) ends March 31 as well. This is the last month of this amazing offer. Details here.

CARD: Warm Cup of Tea Card from the Tea Together & Tea Time Set

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This is a "warm and fuzzy" card for that special someone. It is created with the Stampin' Up! Tea Together stamp set (Occasions Catalog) and coordinating Tea Time Framelits (Sale-a-bration). The images were colored with the Stampin' Blends markers. The background paper is the Botanical Butterfly DSP that is available during Sale-a-bration. The texture comes from the Tufted folder.

CARD: Happy Mother’s Day from the Tea Together & Tea Time Set

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It's not too soon to start planning a little something special for the mom's in our lives. This beautiful Mother's Day card was created with the Stampin' Up! Tea Together stamp set (Occasions Catalog) and coordinating Tea Time Framelits (Sale-a-bration). The images were colored with the Stampin' Blends markers. The beautiful oval is from the Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut paper. The background paper is the Botanical Butterfly DSP that is available during Sale-a-bration.

VIDEO: Exploring the Needlepoint Nook Suite – The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 74

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – Episode 74

Stampin' Up!'s Needlepoint Nook Suite In this crafty fun video, we'll be exploring the Stampin' Up Needlepoint Nook Suite of products. The suite includes the Needle & Thread stamp set & coordinating Needlepoint Elements dies, and more. We'll be sharing the versitility of these products, have a stamping class and of course prize patrol (both live and replay).

CARD: Dream Big from the Follow Your Dreams Bundle

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Dream Big "dream catcher" Card features the Stampin Up Follow Your Dreams Bundle. The stamp set and coordinating Chase Your Dreams Dies. A touch of watercoloing on the watercolor paper before cutting out the designs gives this card some special pizzaz. The background was textured with the Pinewood Planks impressions folder. Designed by Veronica.

VIDEO: What you need to know about retiring In Colors

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RETIRING IN COLORS

One of the many awesome features of Stampin Up products is our color coordination. Everything matches, it’s like Gar-animals. Remember those clothes when we were kids? The monkey tags went with the monkeys, making it easy to dress your kids in matching clothes. Stampin up is like the Gar-animals of paper crafts lol. Stampin Up has 5 Color Collections: Regals, Subtles, Brights, Neutrals and In Colors. See the color chart below for the full collection. The In Color collection is a little different from our Core Collection. It's broken down into 2 groups of 5. Each year 5 of these 10 colors go away, and we get 5 new colors. It’s a great way to introduce fresh and trendy colors. The In Color Collections are named by the year they were introduced and the year they will be retired. For example the collection retiring this year is named 2017-2019 In Colors. They are retired with the Annual Catalog officially retiring June 3, 2019 (the date is marked on the back of the annual catalog). Once announced, these retiring In Color products will be "whiles supplies last" and often sell out quickly. See the video below for full details. RETIRING COLORS   Head's Up I’m giving you this head’s up so you can start budgeting your purchases and collecting the In color products you want now. I recommend stocking up on ink pad refills and card stock in these colors now. This way you won’t have to worry about quick sell-outs and missing out on your fav colors. Some of these products will sell out within days of the Retirement list being announced. A full list of products containing these colors is on the "What you need to know" video, and also listed below. Combine with Sale-a-bration! Purchase before March 31 and combine with Sale-a-bration (SAB) and get free products. Click here for SAB details When will the 2019 retirement list be announced? Both the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog & the Occasions Catalog will be ending on June 3. The list of products that will be discontinued (not carried over into the new catalog) is called the "Retirement List". The official date of this year's retirement list release has not been announced, but it will most likely be in mid-April. I do not know what else is retiring yet. I’ll post this info as soon as it’s announced. Where can I find the Stampin' Up! catalogs? You can find the current Stampin' Up! Catalogs on my blog under the CATALOGS tab in the main menu. You can view them online, and/or request hard copies. Click here for Catalogs  

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW VIDEO

Video Class: This video class will be recorded live on both Youtube and Facebook. Join in live and be part of the taping, or catch the replay.

BLOG HOP & VIDEO: How to make a set of fabulous floral cards featuring Sale-a-bration

BLOG HOP & VIDEO

Welcome to my Stamp It Demonstrator’s Group Sale-a-bration Blog Hop. We’re all really excited to unveil our projects, and announce a new contest give-away (below). To continue on your journey through our projects, simply use the BLOG HOPPERS links below. In this DIY crafting class we'll be creating this set of framed floral cards using not just 1, but 6, of the Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration products. That's right, these cards are packed full of SAB fun. And they are easy to make. The main stamp sets are Painted Seasons, Lasting Lily, Part of My Story and Jar of Love. I've included some bonus card ideas below featuring the Lasting Lily stamp set. Techniques included in this class: watercoloring, creating card frames, texturing with impressions folders and using the Stamparatus. Featured Sale-a-bration products: Painted Seasons Bundle (Level 2), Lasting Lily stamp set (Level 2), Country Floral Impressions Folder (Level 1), Part of My Story stamp set (Level 1), Four Seasons Framelits dies (March 1), Lily Framelits dies (March 1) Sale-a-bration Framelits Dies: 4 dies sets to coordinate with SAB stamps will be released on March 1. See the Sale-a-bration Coordination section below for details. Video Class: This video class will be recorded live on both Youtube and Facebook. Join in live and be part of the taping, or catch the replay video below.

* Note Framelit dies will be available for purchase March 1 (See below for details).

Lasting Lily Card Bundle Offer – purchase the bundle and get the SAB set free

LASTING LILY CARDS

Let us help you with the moments you can't put into words with the Stampin' Up! Lasting Lily stamp set. Available free during Sale-a-bration. Create these beautiful and easy cards with loving thoughts of comfort and peace. Did you know you can purchase all of the supplies to make this with 1 button? It's true. Use item code #151095 and you can get the Lasting Lily Stamp Set free for Sale-a-bration (or chose another SAB product(s) for your free choice). You may also purchase the products individually. Here's what's included in the bundle: Lasting Lily Card "You Can Make It" Collection #151095 $118.25
  • Old Olive Card Stock #100702
  • Pool Party Card Stock #122924
  • Whisper White Card Stock #100730
  • Daffodil Delight Ink Pad #147094
  • Old Olive Ink Pad #147090
  • Pool Party Ink Pad #147107
  • Gold Mini Sequin Trim #144128
  • Stamparatus Positioning Tool #146276
  • Lace Dynamic Impressions Folder #148530
  • Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
  • Click here to purchase
Choose (1) Level 2 OR (2) Level 1 Sale-a-bration product(s) of your choice. You can choose the Lasting Lily Level 2 stamp set. Click here for details on Sale-a-bration.

PURCHASE BUNDLE SUPPLIES SEPERATELY

CARD Thank You for Caring Card from the Label Me Pretty

ABOUT THIS CARD

Sweet and pretty thank you card will touch the heart of your loved one. I love the Crushed Curry and Night of Navy color combo. Created with the Stampin' Up Label Me Pretty stamp set and coordinating Pretty Label Punch. The background Crushed Curry dots are stamped tone on tone using the Daisy Delight stamp set. The background floral paper is from the Happiness Blooms designer series paper collection. The hearts are created wth the Be Mine Framelit dies.

VIDEO: February Paper Pumpkin Kit “Grown with Kindness” Kit Reveal & Giveaway

GROWN WITH KINDNESS KIT

Do you love a simple solution for fitting creativity into your busy live? Or maybe you're new to paper crafting and looking for a place to start? Either way Paper Pumpkin is here to help! We designed our awesome subscription service to put you on a fast track to creativity with our easy-to-make kits. Each kit is a great value, it includes with everything you need (stamps, ink, and paper) to craft the unique and original projects each month. February's month’s Grown with Kindness kit was created with fun earthy elements and succulents. It has everyhing you need to create 9 cards (3 designs, 3 of each). See a cool behind the scenes look at how this kit was designed from the concept artists themselves in my video section below. Be sure to check out the details below on the upcoming March kit and free stamp set. Video Class: This video class will be recorded live on both Youtube and Facebook. Join in live and be part of the taping, or catch the replay. Prize Patrol! I'll be giving a couple of these kits away live. Leave a message on the video to enter. I'll be drawing prizes for both live and replay viewers. Stamp Case Inserts - I now have downloadable stamp case inserts for September 2018 - February 2019 posted below. I will post these inserts each month with my videos.  

CARD: A Best Friend Leaves a Paw Print on your Heart

My card share today is near and dear to my heart, in fact it left a "paw print" on my heart. It is a set of dog / kitty cards for the animal lovers. Be it sympathy, welcoming a new pet or encouragement. The triple time technique is one of my favs. It's quick and easy, and looks super cool.I'm also sharing a dog and cat silhouette card. I have a "how to" video for these cards. It's created with the Stampin' Up Happy Tails stamp set and Dog punch, or the Nine Lives (cat) stamp set and Cat Punch.

CARD Thank You Very Much from the Bunch of Blossoms

ABOUT THIS CARD

This is a bright and cheery thank you that will brighten up anyone's day. Created with the Stampin' Up Bunch of Blossoms stamp set and the coordinating Blossom Builder Punch. The background is layered with the Gingham Gala DSP, the Gorgeous Grape panel is textured with the Subtle folder.

CARD: Thoughts for You from the Best Birds stamp set

ABOUT THIS CARD

Thinking of someone who needs a hug and a card? This card is a sympathy "pick me up" card. Created with the Stampin' Up! Best Birds stamp set. Colored with the Stampin' Blends Markers, and cut from the coordinating Birds and Blooms Framelits Dies. The pretty birds are layered over both the Garden Impressions and Wood Textures Designer Series Paper.

CARD: Hello card from the Floral Frames stamp set

ABOUT THIS CARD

This versitle card is soft and welcoming. Great for birthdays, anniversarys, thank yous, or just a note to say "hello". Created with the Stampin Up Floral Frames stamp set. The words are heat embossed in gold. The frame of flowers was colored with the Stampin' Blends Markers. The textured pattern on the 2 corners of the card were made with the Stitched Labels Framlits Dies. The background is from the Needlepoint Nook designer series paper.

CARD: Thanks a Bunch from the Healing Hugs stamp set

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This card packs a bunch of "wow" into it's beautiful and bright colors. The pop of the Mango Melody and Lemon Lime Twist over Black and White is striking. The flower image is stamped with the Stampin' Up! Healing Hugs stamp set. The words come from the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set. The black and white checked and polka dot designs are from the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper. This double sided designer paper has beautiful colored designs on one side, and black and white on the back.

The New Sale-a-Bration 2nd Release products are now available

NEW SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS -2ND RELEASE

  • February 15-March 31: Earn these new 2nd release products free
The Sale-A-Bration party just got bigger with our second release. That means more FREE products for you to earn. While supplies last. NEW PRODUCTS:
  • All Adorned Stamp Set #149728
  • Country Floral Embossing Floder#149698
  • Painted Seasons Stamp Set & Painted Season Designer Series Paper Bundle - Level 2
SALE-A-BRATION BROCHURES (PDF)

CARD: Celebrating Brilliant Fabulous You

ABOUT THIS CARD

Beautiful and simple designing makes this card "brilliant" and "fabulous" for a celebration of any kind. Created with the Stampin' Up! Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set. The oval and frame are cut with the Stitched Shapes dies and Layering Ovals dies. The flowers were cut from the Share What You Love Designer Series Paper Collection.