BLOG HOP & VIDEO: How to make a set of fall cards featuring the Love of Leaves

SET OF FALL CARDS

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. In this class I'll share how to make this set of gorgeous fall cards using the new Stampin' Up Love of Leaves bundle. This bundle has just been released in the new 2020 Holiday Catalog. These both use similar techniques, one is the "negative" layout to the other. I'll be using the new Stampin Cut and Emboss Machine, this will be available to customers on September 1.

Free “A Merry Hello” Hostess Set when you join my VIP Club through September 10

FREE "A MERRY HELLO" HOSTESS SET

Ends September 10 Do you love crafting, but are on a budget? Join my VIP online stamp club and start collecting on budget and receive free gifts. Join now through September and receive a Free A Merry Hello Hostess stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog (page 73) from me as a bonus gift! The A Merry Hello stamp set is a hostess stamp set featured in the 2020 Holiday Mini Catalog. It will only be available for a limited time, and you can only earn it with Stampin Rewards, VIP Bonus rewards or my Frequent Buyer program OR you can get it free when you join my VIP Online Club through September 10. Want it all? The 2nd best deal to joining as a demo is to join my Online Stamp club and get your wish list on your budget plus a free mini paper cutter, free paper assortment and a free stamp set!

CARD: Hello sunshine card from the Ornate Style stamp set

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Bright and cheery "Hello sunshine" card from the Stampin Up Ornate Style stamp set. The words are from the Under My Umbrella stamp set. The flowers are colored with Stampin' Blends markers. The Stitched Rectangle die cut out is layered over the frame from the Ornate Layers dies. The background is textured with the Tin Tile Folder.

CARD: Fun alternate to the August Paper Pumpkin kit

WORLD'S GREATEST

August Paper Pumpkin Kit Here's a super fun and easy card I made using pieces of the August 2020 "World's Greatest" Paper Pumpkin kit. I add just a few extras like Red Rhinestones to complete this alternative to the kit. See my video yesterday to learn how I made this, and a trick for colored vellum.

VIDEO: August 2020 Paper Pumpkin “World’s Greatest” Card Kit and cool alternate card

WORLD'S GREATEST

August Paper Pumpkin Kit I'm having some fun with the August Paper Pumpkin kit today. On this video, I'll be making the kit "out of the box" and doing a quick and fun alternate card. I have a few extra kits for sale below, while they last. When you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin kits, you are provided with everything you need to explore your creativity and discover new ways to craft. As we navigate a “new normal” in today’s world, there’s plenty of opportunity to papercraft! And, more importantly, there’s no better time than now to create something that’ll show the essential people in your life just how awesome you think they are.

NEW KIT: Have a Hoot Floating Gate Fold and Gift Box Class Kit – save 20% plus Buy 2 get 1 free Blends Offer

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HAVE A HOOT KITS

Offer ends September 1 I'm an owl lover, and the Stampin Up Have a Hoot bundle was top on my list when the Holiday Mini Catalog come out. I've been having so much fun playing with it and I created this gift set kit. It is fun for both Christmas and Halloween but completely customizable. If you aren't into Halloween, make them all Christmas and vice versa! Or make both, or turn them into other occasions like birthdays. The kit includes a free class and supplies to make 2 cards, including a floating gate fold card. It also includes supplies to make 4 gift / treat boxes. You will have plenty of designer paper left over designer paper that you can make many more Tiny treat boxes with an additional pack of our Tiny Treat Boxes (hint you can add this on to your kit order). Order this special offer kit at 20% off retail, and be eligible to take advantage of my buy 2, get 1 free Stampin' Blends Offer. The free class is great for all levels of paper crafters from beginners to advanced. It will include a written pdf tutorial with photos of each step, an accompanying video tutorial and the supplies to make all of these projects. See the list below for what is included, and the basic supplies you’ll need to complete your kits when they arrive.

CARD: Just wanted to say hello from the Healing Hugs stamp set

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"Just wanted to say hello" card from the Stampin Up Healing Hugs stamp set. The cool background from the Today's Tiles stamp set. The labels is cut from the Hippo & Friends dies. This design creates a sweet card for many occasions.

CARD: To an A+ Teacher apple card from the Harvest Hellos stamp set

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My teacher friends need an extra hug this fall. This is a perfect little "pick me up" to let them know they are appreciated. It was created with the Stampin Up Harvest Hellos stamp set, and the coordinating Apple Builder punch. The beautiful coloring on the apples was done with the Stampin Blends Markers. The background is strips of the new In Color Designer Paper.

VIDEO: 20 Paper Crafting Ideas for Fall – Episode 106

STAMPIN SCOOP - THE AUTUMN EDITION

We shared over 20 quick and easy fall DIY card making and home decor ideas from the Stampin Up Holiday Mini Catalog on today's video. Linda made a pretty card with the Beautiful Autumn bundle. You’ll fall in love with these projects, all created with fun new products in Stampin Up’s Holiday Mini Catalog. APOLOGIES: After we finished the video I realized I'd forgotten to share Alice Houson's Fall Wreath. I've posted it below with some of the supplies used.

CARD: You make me smile card from the Jar of Flowers

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Bright and cheery "You make me smile!" card from the Stampin Up Jar of Flowers Stamp Set. The words come from the Harvest Hellos stamp set. The image is colored with Watercolor Pencils. The decorative edge is cut from the Peony dies. The background paper is from the Playing with Patterns DSP collection.

CARD: Be a Unicorn card from the Hippo Happiness Bundle

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"When in doubt, be a unicorn" - such an adorable card from the new Stampin Up Hippo Happiness Bundle. The labels, unicorn and balloons are all cut with the Hippo & Friends Dies. The background stripes are from the Playing with Patterns Designer Paper.

CARD: Cue the confetti card from the Hippo Happiness bundle

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Flippin' adorable "Cue the Confetti" card featuring the new Stampin Up Hippo Happiness bundle and the Pattern Play stamp set. The background stripes from the Pattern Play stamp set were stamped first, then the label from the Hippo & Friends dies was cut out and then attached with Stampin' dimensionals so it lines up perfectly. The lamb and balloons are also from the bundle. Designed by Veronica.

September Paper Pumpkin Kit – Hello Pumpkin!

September 2020 Paper Pumpkin

HELLO PUMPKIN

Subscribe September 11 - August 10 Paper Pumpkin is our monthly subscription service that offers fun ‘n’ easy papercrafting projects for crafters of any skill level! In these themed all-inclusive kits, subscribers receive pre-cut paper pieces, embellishments, ink, and an exclusive stamp set. As the subscription continues, subscribers will have a collection of cards and other creations for a variety of occasions, in addition to a stockpile of supplies! As the autumn season approaches, prepare to celebrate with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit! There’s so much to love about fall—some love the haunts of Halloween, many love the time to give thanks, and others love the changing colors and cooler temperatures. Whatever you love most about fall, September’s kit has everything you need to celebrate the season your way! Between a multi-occasion stamp set and enough supplies to design 20 cracker box treat packages, you can create custom fall crafts to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, and leaves. Whether you make them all the same or mix ‘n’ match your crafts, there’s something for everyone in this kit!

Part 4 of my Holiday Mini Catalog Mega Share – Alice’s Holiday Sampler Frame

ALICE'S HOLIDAY SAMPLER FRAME

Do you love to make hand made gifts, or home decor for the holidays? We shared this over the top "wow" hand-made holiday sampler frame from Alice Houston on this week's Stampin Scoop Show Video (105). This is a wonderful piece of artwork that Alice has shared. There is a downloadable pdf below with the supplies she used and some tips she put together. Some of the new stamp sets and bundles she used (see the pdf for full list): Peace and Joy Bundle, Dove of Hope Bundle, Sweetest Time Bundle, Peaceful Nativity Bundle and Poinsettia Place Bundle.

Part 3 of my Holiday Mini Catalog Mega Share

HOLIDAY CATALOG MEGA-SHARE PART 3

On this weeks Stampin Scoop Video (105), Linda and I shared over 50 awesome cards and projects created with new Stampin Up products from the Holiday Mini Catalog. Below are the 3rd segment of photos of the cards we shared. Tomorrow I'll share Alice Houston's Sample Framed Art.

Part 2 of my Holiday Mini Catalog Mega Share

HOLIDAY CATALOG MEGA-SHARE PART 2

On yesterday's Stampin Scoop Video (105), Linda and I shared over 50 awesome cards and projects created with new Stampin Up products from the Holiday Mini Catalog. There were so many great ideas to inspire you. We will be sharing the photos of the projects over a few days so you can enjoy them. I'll post part 3 tomorrow.

Video: Over 50 Ideas for Holiday Cards & Projects plus new Die Cut Machne

HOLIDAY CATALOG MEGA-SHARE

As Rod Stewart (and later Sheryl Crow) sings..."The first cut is the deepest" and I couldn't wait to share that "first cut" of my new Stampin' Up Stampin' Cut and Emboss machine with you. The new machine just arrived and is now available to demonstrators and in a demo kit. Linda made a gorgeous card from the Poinsettia Place Suite (free pdf below), and I shared over 50 cards and projects from the Holiday Mini Catalog. You can now purchase these products in my online store. Sharing Part 1 of a multi-series of the projects shared on the video.

NEW! The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is available for pre-orders and demo kits

STAMPIN' CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE - STANDARD SIZE AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

  • Demonstrator preorder (standard machine only): August 4, 2020
  • Can purchase this in a demo kit now
  • Customer launch (standard machine and replacement plates): September 1, 2020
Creating die cuts and embossed designs is easy, thanks to Stampin’ Cut & Emboss! Our die cutting and embossing products do the work so you and your customers can have the fun. Our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines offer multiple die cutting and embossing options for you to share with all types of customers–from beginners to seasoned crafters. Both of our Stampin’ Up!-exclusive machines offer the highest quality and make precise cuts and detailed embossed images every time. They’re also simple to store and easily portable, which makes packing for your events a cinch! They come with all the tools needed to get started right away, making it easy for your customers to have a fantastic die-cutting and embossing experience from the start.

NEWS! Stampin Up Holiday Mini Catalog is now available

2020 AUGUST-DECEMBER HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG

August 4 - January 4, 2021 Wahooo!!! It's time for some holiday catalog fun. The Stampin Up August-December "Holiday" Mini Catalog is now available in my online store.

CARD: Your friendship is a blessing from the Butterfly Beauty Dies

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"Your friendship is a blessing" beautiful butterfly card created with the Stampin Up Butterfly Beauty dies. The words are from the So Sentimental stamp set. There is a background panel cut from the Stitched So Sweetly dies that is a little hard to see. The background is embossed with the Parisian Flourish folder.

Double Frequent Buyer Points – Earn Free Products August 1 – 15

Double Frequent Buyer Points

August 1- 15 Must use hostess code: HXE4DUAY Kicking off August with a special Double Frequent Buyer Point offer on all orders placed in my online store . Collect FBP on every $25 in orders and redeem them for a free stamp set. Be sure to Hostess Code HXE4DUAY (unless your order is over $150). Collect your FBP and redeem them for free Stampin Up DIY crafting products from me.    

CARD: With Gratitude Seahorse Card from the Seaside Notions Stamps

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Beautiful seahorse gratitude card design from the Stampin Up Seaside Notions stamp set. Perfect for a summer thank you card making idea. The oval was cut with the Stitched Shapes die out of scrap paper and used as a mask. The "water" effect is sponged inside the oval mask with the ink pads and sponge daubers.

CARD: You make me smile card from the Well Said Stamps

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"You make me smile" card created with the Stampin Up Well Cling stamp set. The flowers are cut from the Peaceful Moments dies. The tag is from the Stitched so Sweetly die set. The woodgrain background is paper from the 2020-22 In Color Designer Series collection.

CARD: The Best of Your Lives card from the Birds and Branches Stamp Set

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"May the rest of your lives be the best of your lives" card from the Stampin Up Birds & Branches bundle (stamps and dies). The center window was cut from the dies. The background is from the All Wired Up stamp. The words are from the Well Said stamp set. This card makes a great wedding/anniversary card.

SPECIAL OFFER: Gilded Autumn Suite Metallic Foil Card Kit makes 10 cards – ends August 3

GILDED AUTUMN CARD KITS & DOUBLE FBP

Available through August 3, only through Tami White This kit makes 10 beautiful nature inspired metallic foil cards, with 10 brushed gold envelopes. It features the new Stampin Up Gilded Autumn Suite from the new Holiday Mini Catalog. Purchase the suite as part of my class and receive the class video and tutorial as my free gift, along with a free pack Gold Foil cards and gold envelopes. This class is great for all levels of paper crafters from beginners to advanced.

BLOG HOP & VIDEO: 4-from-1 Gift Boxes made from 1 sheet of Designer Paper

CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP

Welcome to my Stamp It Demonstrator’s Group Christmas in July 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. It's coming baaaack! The Stampin' Up Brightly Gleaming Specialty Paper that we all loved so much in last year's Holiday catalog is making a come back. Look for it in this year's Holiday Mini Catalog that is available now to demonstrators and August 4 to customers. In this online class video I'll share how to make these 4 different sized gift boxes out of 1 sheet of 12" x 12" designer paper, and a 2nd sheet of 12" x 12" card stock for all 4 bases. These are so quick and easy to make, you'll want to wrap all of your goodies in the this season. I'll also show you how to make a window so you can show off your treats inside.

CARD: You can do this from the Forever Fern Stamps – new

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"You can do this" card of encouragement from the Stampin Up Forever Fern stamp set. Featuring new 2020-22 In Colors.

CARD: Sweet friend card from the Cute Fruit Stamps

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"I couldn't ask for a sweeter friend" pineapple card from the Stampin Up Cute Fruit stamp set. Featuring the hot new in colors. The background are strips from the 2020-22 In Color DSP.The pineapple stamp was inked Bumblebee , then add a little Cinnamon Cider with a sponge dauber.The scalloped frame is cut with the Stitched So Sweetly dies.

8 Days of Xmas in July 2020 Giveaway Winners Revealed

WINNERS REVEAL

The past 8 days I've been throwing a party of giveaways called "Christmas in July - 8 Days of Giveaways". I've drawn

PRIZES & WINNERS

  • Cheryl Price - Day 1 - Ornate Garden Suite and Kit
  • Tamara Fielding - Day 2 - Gang’s all Meer DSP SAB bundle
  • Joyce Delacruz - Day 2 - Gang’s all Meer DSP SAB bundle
  • Beth Mills - Day 3 - Happy birthday to you Vellum SAB Bundle
  • Lori Martini - Day 4 - Little Ladybug SAB stamp set with die
  • Kristine Lopez - Little Ladybug SAB stamp set
  • Debbie Sheets - Perennial Birthday Kit
  • Mary Jacobs - Day 6 - Joy of Giving Kit & For the love of Felt Kit and stamp set
  • Jackie Majka - Day 7 - Botanical Prints bundle
  • Betty Clark - Day 8 - Butterfly Fun Fold Kit & Class
  • Le Ann Lloyd - Day 8 - Butterfly Fun Fold Kit & Class
  • Deanna Grewn - Day 8 - Butterfly Fun Fold Kit & Class
  • Judy Longwith - Day 8 - Butterfly Fun Fold Kit & Class
PRIZE CLAIM FORM If your name is listed above as a winner, please fill out the prize claim form here to claim your prize.
  • Prizes must be shipped within the United States
  • Winners have 2 weeks to claim their prize
  • I will redraw new winners for unclaimed prizes on August 31

VIDEO: July 2020 Paper Pumpkin “Summer Nights” Card Kit plus alternatives

SUMMER NIGHTS

July Paper Pumpkin Kit My July "Summer Nights" Paper Pumpkin kit has arrived. Let's celebrate the magic of summer nights and have some stamping fun with this kit on this video. I'll also share the add on kit (which is still available), and make a super cute alternate card. This add on kit is super cool even if you don't have or use it with the kit.