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  • Painted Season Ideas for the Last 2 Days of Sale-a-Bration 2019

    Painted Season Ideas for the Last 2 Days of Sale-a-Bration 2019

    I love when you find a stamp set and coordinating patterned paper that work for a wide range of seasons and sentiments; and that is what the Painted Seasons bundle turned out to be for me this Sale-a-Bration! So, since we only have 2 days left of Sale-a-Bration 2019, I thought I would share with you some of the projects we have been making in my classes in the Seattle area over the last few months with this bundle.

    I got the Painted Seasons bundle (free stamp set and paper pack – with your $100 purchase) because I loved the paper, and thought the stamp set was ok. Turns out, I love the stamp set just as much as the paper because it stamps beautifully every time for me!

    Painted Season bundle card with poppy parade and crumb cake layers
    Keep your colors simple and let the images POP for you!
    Stamp set – Painted Seasons**, Part of your Story**
    Ink – Poppy Parade, Soft Suede, Granny Apple Green
    Paper – Painted Seasons designer paper**, Poppy Parade CS, Crumb Cake CS, Whisper White CS
    Accessories – Story Punch**, Poppy Parade ribbon, Four Seasons framelits**
    ** item is only available through 3/31 as part of Sale-a-Bration or Sale-a-Bration coordination

    Take the same idea of the first card and change the orientation of the layout and switch up the images from the Painted Seasons designer paper and stamps. The base supplies are all the same, so with just a change of colors and images you can get another beautiful card.

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    Stamp set – Painted Seasons**, Part of your Story**
    Ink – Pool Party, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Grey
    Paper – Painted Seasons designer paper**, Whisper White CS
    Accessories – Story Punch**, Calypso Coral ribbon, Four Seasons framelits**, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Watercolor Pencils, Aqua Painter, Frosted and Clear Epoxy Dots
    ** item is only available through 3/31 as part of Sale-a-Bration or Sale-a-Bration coordination

    See what I mean? Really pretty cards! And you could change up the images but leave the colors the same in the first card and turn it into a Christmas Card! But, still need convincing with more ideas? Check these out:

    This is one when you are feeling fancy and want to go for all the layers! Use Vellum to mellow out one of the brighter patterns in a designer paper pack, and then let your favorite bold pattern shine front and center.

    Layering Vellum over Patterened Paper and Stamping on Patterened Paper
    Stamp set – Painted Seasons**, Amazing Life
    Ink – Early Espresso, Call Me Clover
    Paper – Painted Seasons designer paper**, Sahara Sand CS, Early Espresso CS, Whisper White CS
    Accessories – Stitched Rectangles Thinlits, Poppy Parade ribbon, Four Seasons framelits**, Stampin’ Dimensionals
    ** item is only available through 3/31 as part of Sale-a-Bration or Sale-a-Bration coordination

    And finally, a sweet and simple card that uses a single stamp and just some basic coloring for a bold statement.

    Floral Phrases makes a great quick and simple card that is perfect for any hello or notecard
    Stamp set – Floral Phrases
    Ink – Memento Black, Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends combo pack, Pool Party Blends combo pack, Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends combo pack
    Paper – Painted Seasons designer paper**, Smoky Slate CS, Whisper White CS
    Accessories – Stampin’ Dimensionals
    ** item is only available through 3/31 as part of Sale-a-Bration or Sale-a-Bration coordination

    They are all a bit different and all totally fun! I hope they gave you some inspiration for making projects for yourself at home.

    *** Don’t miss out! You only have through tomorrow night (3/31) to get your favorite exclusive items as a free gift with purchase for every $50 or $100 in your Stampin’ Up order. You can see all the exclusive options available (and they’ve added a lot!) HERE

    If you have more than $99 in product in your wishlist, don’t forget you can sign up for the Demonstrator Starter kit and get all that up to $175 in product for only the $99 as part of the Sale-a-Bration bonus***

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  • Congratulations or Birthday Card – You Decide!

    Congratulations or Birthday Card – You Decide!

    I recently held my first Creative Cards class of the year with my local stampers. And, since it was right after the Stampin’ Up Occasions catalog launched, I HAD to play with all the new stuff I had gotten from that catalog! I am so glad I had this class on the books because I hadn’t taken much time to get my new stamps inky before then.

    Let me give you a little back story – see, my family is FULL of December babies.  My birthday is in mid-December, both of my kiddos are in December (one at the beginning of the month, one at the end of the month) plus there is my Sister in Law’s birthday and Christmas, not to mention my Mother-in-Law and niece who both have birthdays around Thanksgiving.  So, you see… the end of the year is a busy time for me around here! 🙂   Add to that the fact that it looked like a tornado had thoroughly gone through most of the rooms in our house; well, lets just say that I spent most of the month cleaning up in preparation for parties or holiday get togethers, prepping for those events, and then cleaning up afterwards!

    So, now things are getting back into a routine and I’m excited to start stamping more and sharing more here on my blog and over on my Facebook page. 🙂  Like this fun card using the Amazing You stamp set and Celebrate You thinlits from the Sale-a-Bration catalog!  I love that these can be Congrats or Birthday… which do you think this card would be good for?

    Mix & Match for a fun Celebration card

    This card started out as the idea of having the half sunburst behind the sentiment on a plain white cardbase.  But I got excited and stamped my images and then realized the idea that was in my head just was not working out in real life!  So, I started grabbing bits and pieces from around my craft table to add a little bit of color, a little bit of pop, and some extra sequins for balance; and I ended up loving how it turned out!

    So don’t be afraid to grab unrelated embellishments and papers and experiment with popping them onto your project!


    Need some pieces to play with?  Check out my 2018 Occasions Catalog product samplers to get a little bit of all the new papers, ribbons, and embellishments – so you can try them out and see which ones you like!

    Amazing You Sale-a-bration card idea side view

    Tips for making this card:
    • Neutral pattern papers are great! Take advantage of the Petal Passion designer paper being all black and white designs. Use them add some weight to your card without having to worry about conflicting colors.  I added this 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ strip to the left side of my card to anchor all my different elements.
    • Coordinate the stamps and dies – Coordinate the sentiments from the Amazing You stamp set with the die cut sentiments from Celebrate You thinlits.  They are both free with a purchase during the Sale-a-Bration promotion (Jan-Mar 2018).  The stamp set is free with a $50 purchase, the dies are free with a $100 purchase.  *Or get them BOTH* with a $150 order, PLUS you’ll become the host of your own party and get an extra $15+ in free goodies to add on to your order.  And who doesn’t love free?
      Create your own Amazing You Bundle
    • Pick your Pop of Color – If you stick to one or two light or neutral colors (in this card, I used Basic Black, Basic Grey, and Daffodil Delight), then add in one bright color to add a pop to brighten things up!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this Berry Burst metallic edge ribbon, and so used that behind my sentiment for that extra pop!
    • Customize your stamps!  I wanted to add the flower from the Amazing You stamp set but it turned out it was just too big for how the card was turning out.  So just cut off the leaves!  I colored in the flower using my Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends, trimmed out, and ready to pop on the card.

    Amazing You Sale-a-bration card idea coloring with blends close up

    • Sequins made easy! Finally I needed just one more touch – and it was the Tutti Frutti adhesive back sequins!  You get 5 pretty colors (Berry Burst, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie).  And they already have glue on the back so they are a snap to add on to your projects and they don’t fall off later! 🙂

    Wanna make this at home? Here is what you need:

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  • LAST DAY for Great Sale-a-Bration Specials!

    LAST DAY for Great Sale-a-Bration Specials!

    So, today I have to put out the LAST CALL for taking advantage of the Sale-a-Bration promotions.  Stampin’ Up always runs this incentive during the first 3 months of the year, giving you a chance to get free stamps and papers, including exclusive items that are made only for this promotion. Plus, if you are thinking of taking advantage of all the perks of being a Stampin’ Up demonstrator, you only have through tonight to get those 2 free stamp sets of your choice, any value with your starter kit.  PLUS, Stampin’ Up just announced that anyone who purchased the starter kit from January – March of this year, will have the opportunity to earn an EXTRA free stamp set in May-June!  Super sweet!

     Sale-a-Bration free items 2017 Sale-a-Bration starter kit flyer 2017

    Just make sure you don’t wait until tomorrow – these perks end 11:50pm MST March 31st, 2017!  Shop online here or join my Fun n’ Crafty stampers here

    Ok, now on to the card I wanted to share with you today!  It uses the fabulous Lift Me Up bundle and pairs it with the fun Carried Away designer paper (only available during Sale-a-Bration).  It is such a fun and easy layout though that it is perfect to use with any of your patterned papers.

    Get the details to make this card HERE

  • Are You Ready!  It’s Sale-a-Bration Time!

    Are You Ready! It’s Sale-a-Bration Time!

    Well, today is an exciting day, but it started off with a bit of a big BANG!  That sound was the sound of all of Stampin’ Up’s servers crashing meaning not only could I not get my launch day order in, but I can’t even call in and chat with the fabulous demonstrator support folks.  But, while we wait for the servers to come back up – don’t worry I’ll post here and on my Facebook page when they are back – I can still share a couple project ideas and the catalogs so you can work on your wishlists and make sure you’ve gotten all your favorites down and ready to go.

    Like check out this super sweet Sending Love suite that is perfect for all your love notes and special valentine’s treats!

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  • Don’t Miss Out!  The LAST DAY of Sale-a-Bration is here!

    Don’t Miss Out! The LAST DAY of Sale-a-Bration is here!

    Just a quick reminder – If you are a last minute person like me… don’t miss out on Sale-a-Bration!  Today is the last day to get your free bonuses and gifts!

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    Shop online and get your FREE GIFT with your $50 order!  Select from:

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    – OR – 

    Get a bonus when you become a Fun n’ Crafty Stamper and join our fun group of stampers who love getting a discount on all of our products plus all the other perks of being a demonstrator – like sneak peeks, free catalogs, and other incentives!  Join us in monthly challenges, creative inspiration, business ideas, support, and just fun and friendship.  Get $155 in product for only $99…and no Shipping cost to get you started!

    Get the Starter Kit here
    ANYONE can buy it… with no obligation but to have fun and use your discount!  Or decide to give it a try and have a money making hobby if you want one! 🙂

    Steal the BIG deal and join our fun group – the Fun n’ Crafty Stampers!  Get started here –http://nwstamper.stampinup.net/jointhefun


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  • Beautiful Botanicals For You–It’s Not Just Flowers!

    Alright people, we are at T-minus 2 DAYS of Sale-a-Bration!  Did you get your order in?  If not, let me share with you some more ideas from another of one of the free Sale-a-Bration items you could choose before the month is out!

    Today I’m featuring the Botanicals For You stamp set

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    The name makes you think it is all about flowers, but it is because it matches some of the Botanicals Suite products in the Occasions Catalog.  I just love the big “Just For You” and so created a couple cards with it that I just love:

    Fun with Color – Botanicals For You Card

    This was one of the cards we did in Stamp Club this month

    This was a fun card to pull together.  I used a bunch of my favorite products… but even more fun was playing with color!  I used the 2015-2017 In Colors to pull together my card.  The big letters on the Just for You is perfect for coloring with your markers.  So I used Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder, and Delightful Dijon as my focus colors here.  Don’t they look awesome together?

    Then I used the fun follow on sentiment and created a banner to go along the bottom of the card… because, really, people need to hear they are awesome more often don’t you think?

    I stamped the flower in Watermelon Wonder and cut it out and it is hard to see, but used some of the Gold Wink of Stella in the middle for a little bit of shine and color.

    And what are we thinking of the Brick Wall embossing folder as the background?  I used it for texture along the back of the card… I kind of like it in Mint!  Smile  Then add a hint of the Watermelon Wonder satin ribbon… seriously the BEST ribbon in the Occasions Catalog!

    And don’t forget the finishing touch of the Mint Macaron/Black Baker’s Twine from the combo pack!  Tie it in the crease of your card for the just right final touch!

    Keep it Simple – Emboss Resist Botanicals For You

    Now, if you want to keep it really simple, I have one more option for you…. this sweet and simple emboss resist card.

    All you have to do is stamp your sentiment in Versamark and then heat emboss with white embossing powder.

    Sponge your favorite color over the top with the yellow Stampin’ Sponges and and the color won’t stick to your words but will make them really POP!

    Layer on coordinating cardstock and then pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals over your favorite ribbon and/or twine… love that gold baker’s twine!  And you are done!

    Shop online and get the Botanicals For You stamp set for free with your $50 order!

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  • Final 3 Days of Sale-a-Bration–Pedal Pushers and Party Pants Ideas

    Final 3 Days of Sale-a-Bration–Pedal Pushers and Party Pants Ideas

    Oops!  I was so focused on getting ready for and running my Terrific Techniques classes yesterday (we had LOTS of fun with Vellum this month!) I completely spaced posting up day 4 countdown to the end of Sale-a-Bration!  So, today I’ll remedy that by posting two featured products for Day 4 and Day 3 – Pedal Pushers and Party PantsYep!  Only 3 Days Left of Sale-a-Bration!  Both of these were part of the new flyer of bonus Sale-a-Bration items that came out in mid-February.

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    And just a quick note- All the Sale-a-Bration items are while supplies last, so if you want something, don’t wait!

    So, as a reminder:

    Party Pants

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    This was one of the samples we made in the vellum class 🙂

    Pedal Pushers

    I made a quick notecard using the Pedal Pushers stamp set thanks to the quick and easy Notecards and Envelopes.  A little washi tape, some twine, and paper and you have a quick and cute card.

    I stamped the bike with Memento ink and then colored in with my markers.  Don’t you just love that little bird in the basket?  Don’t forget to sponge the edges and round the bottom corner!

    Then add some pizzazz with some of the It’s My Party designer paper on the left side and cover the seam with some Washi tape.  This is the Stacked with Love washi tape that is on the clearance rack!  You can totally score some great deals here like sets of 3 washi tape rolls for $2!  And Clearance Rack stuff counts for Sale-a-Bration totals too!

    Add some twine and you are done and done!

    Get your Sale-a-Bration orders in before your favorite Freebie is Sold Out!

    With a few of the stamp sets and the metallic tape running out, I wanted to make sure to give you one more reminder to get your order in before the last day!  If you are local, I’m doing a group order today! 

    Or, get all your favorites in one fell swoop, when you place a $250 order!  You’ll get:

    • 5 free Sale-a-Bration items
    • An extra $25 in hostess credits for a total of $50 in free product
    • An invitation to my Sale-a-Bration celebration or a care-package of the goodies from the event if you are not local!

     

    Shop online and get the Pedal Pushers and/or the Party Pants stamp sets for free with your $50 order!

    Steal the BIG deal and join our fun group – the Fun n’ Crafty Stampers!  Get started here – http://nwstamper.stampinup.net/jointhefun

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  • Wildflower Fields Joy Fold Card–5 Days Left of Sale-a-Bration!

    Now, before I get to the card for today – a Joy Fold card using Wildflower Fields designer paper… let me just start by saying Happy Easter!  Today is a day of fun and festivities for my family.  If you celebrate Easter, I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with your family as well.  Smile  If you remember that Curvy Keepsake Bunny I shared the tutorial for last week, I thought I’d share how I used them… I let the Easter Bunny fill them with jelly beans and they were peeking out of the Easter baskets this morning.

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    Aren’t they so adorable?  I think they ended up just perfect for this year and the kids were even very good with them and didn’t tear them apart to get to the candy!  So success all around!

    Now, back to my NEW share for you today!  We are doing our Sale-a-Bration Countdown,  I’ve shared ideas using Perfectly Artistic designer paper and the Honeycomb Happiness stamp set the last two days.  And today I have another paper set for you – the Wildflower Fields designer paper.

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    So, this is paper that you can ONLY get free with a $50 order… see everything that is available as a free choice here.

    It is a really pretty paper pack.  I’m going to be making a bunch of envelopes to mail with mine.  But I also put together this Joy Fold (fancy fold) card to share in a class as well!  It was inspired by a swap I received at the beginning of the year and I made a few stamping tweaks to fit the supplies I had.

    I discovered that while the images on the Wildflower Fields paper pack are designed to go GREAT with the Flowering Fields stamp set (also free during Sale-a-bration), but it goes great with the Flower Patch stamp set as well!  That along with the matching Flower Fair dies is what I used to create the flower in the corner and to stamp the Calypso Coral cardstock behind the sentiment.  Kind of cool, huh?

    Now the neat thing about a Joy Fold card is that the layers sandwhich together so that when opened, reveal your note to the recipient in the middle of the card!  You can sort of see that in the picture below.

    Dimensions for a Joy Fold Card

    Here is what you need to cut to make a joy fold card:

    • 4 1/4” x 8 1/2” piece of cardstock (for your base), scored at 5 1/2” – I did Old Olive
    • 5 3/8” x 4 1/8” piece of cardstock (for mat for cardbase) – I did Basic Black
    • 5 1/4” x 4” piece of designer paper (for patterned piece on cardbase) – I used the green striped pattern
    • 2 7/8” x 4 1/8” piece of cardstock (for mat for front little flap) – I did Basic Black
    • 2 3/4” x 4” piece of designer paper (for patterned piece on little flap) – I used white with leaves pattern
    • 3” x 8” piece of cardstock (for your middle sentiment layer), scored at 4” – I did Basic Black
    • Two 2-3/4” x 4” pieces of cardstock (as layers for your 3”x8” piece of paper), I used a Whisper White piece for the inside and Calypso Coral for the outside

    Adhere all the pattern pieces to your cardbased so that the score line is on the left.  Then glue the pieces for the 3”x8” piece of cardstock together and glue down to the middle of the cardbase so that its score line is on the RIGHT.

    Decorate the front of the card to your preferred design!  I added a sentiment layer for the cute Lovely Amazing You stamp set and them made a flower using that Flower Patch bundle.

    Yes, there is a bit of cutting up front, but the card comes together pretty easy and it is a cool WOW card for someone who deserves something a little bit different.  Smile

    So, I hope this inspired you, and gave you a fun idea for your stamping!

    How are YOU Sale-a-Brating?

    With 5 days left, now is the perfect time to figured out how you are going to Sale-a-Brate!  Did you get all the free items you wanted?  Check out all the options here!  Get even more free when your order (or combined party order) is $250 or more!  You will get your free products PLUS a $25 hostess benefits bonus to use right then!

    Or, this is also the last 5 days of the starter kit special.  I’d love for you to join my Stampin’ Up peeps. Winking smile

    Steal the BIG deal and join our fun group – the Fun n’ Crafty Stampers!  Get started here – http://nwstamper.stampinup.net/jointhefun

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  • Sale-a-Bration Countdown–6 days left!–a bit of Sweetness with Honeycomb Happiness

    The countdown is on!  We only have 6 days left of Sale-a-Bration, and I’d hate for you to miss out. Smile  Today I’m sharing some ideas from one of my FAVORITE options from Sale-a-Bration, the Honeycomb Happiness stamp set.  The funny thing is, you actually get a few different images from the set, but I’ve pretty much only used the Chick from the set… as you’ll be able to see from my multiple samples below, ha ha!  So, just so you know everything that is in the set, here is what it looks like:

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    NOTE – they are RUNNING LOW on the clearmount version of this stamp, so you might want to grab yours sooner rather than later! Since they are not making more at this point!

    But let me share a new-to-the-blog card with another idea for this set.  This was a card from my new Terrific Techniques series.  Last month we did Heat Embossing and this was one of the cards everyone made practicing the basics!

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    The other thing about this card that is cool, is that it is an example of how AWESOME the Project Life Grid Cards are.  But this isn’t a Project Life album page you say… that is right!  The cool thing is that the grid cards are a really economical way to have precut 3”x4” layers for your cards.  One side has a light grid pattern and the other side is plain white.  It isn’t as glossy as Whisper White cardstock, but when you are doing things like simple stamping or in this case, heat embossing, it works great!  And you get 50 cards for only $3.50.  Which is a steal of a deal!

    In this card, you ink the chick with VersaMark and stamp onto the grid card and then cover with Black embossing powder.  Heat with your heat gun to set and then you can color to your hearts content with your Aqua Painter!

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    Then we showed how great heat embossing looks on dark colored cardstock.

    • Rub the paper lightly with an Embossing Buddy (if you press hard, the white powder will show up on the paper)
    • Ink your stamp with VersaMark ink and stamp on the dark paper (this was Blackberry Bliss, one of the retiring In Colors)
    • Generously coat with light colored embossing powder like this White embossing powder
    • Tap off the excess and then heat with your Heat Gun
    • Only heat until the powder becomes shiny.  If any part is not shiny, you haven’t melted the powder enough.
    • TIP – if you are using metallic embossing powders, make sure to stop heating as soon as it becomes shiny!  Overheating will cause the metallic finish to dull and it will look tarnished instead.

    Sponge the edges and layer with some of the Pretty Petals designer paper.  Add some of the White Perfect Accents (currently on the Weekly Deals!) and you have an oh so cute card!

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    See why I love this chick?  He is just too dang cute!

    NEW Terrific Technique Class is coming next week!  We’ll be playing with Vellum and different variations with it!  You can get your instruction sheet, samples, video instructions, and supplies to make two cards FREE with your $40 purchase through Monday!  Just use hostess code MZ2REKD7.

    Shop online and get your Honeycomb Happiness stamp set FREE with a $50 order! Get shopping – www.nwstamper.com/shop

    More fun ideas with the Honeycomb Happiness Stamp Set

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  • One Week Left – Count It Down!  7 Days of Sale-a-Bration Ideas!

    One Week Left – Count It Down! 7 Days of Sale-a-Bration Ideas!

    If you can believe it, there are only 7 days left to score with Sale-a-Bration!  And to help count it down, each day I’ll be featuring one of the remaining exclusive items that you can only get this month as part of the promotion. Today we’ll be starting out with the Perfectly Artistic Designer Paper!

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    Sale-a-Bration Scoop – All the Deals

    But first, just to make sure you have a reminder of all the ways your can save and score… here is the scoop:

    • Free stuff when you SHOP – for every $50 you spend, pick one of the items below to get for free! (get going in the Online Store)
      Sale-a-Bration free productsSee the full Sale-a-Bration Catalog & Bonus Flyer for more project ideas!
    • Extra hostess benefits for bigger orders – Put together an online party (I’ll give you a hostess code and you share with your friends and family, they order and their orders count towards your party!) or place a $250 order and you’ll get an EXTRA $25 to spend in free hostess benefits!  (Shop online or email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com)
    • Even more free stuff and free shipping when you JOIN – get the starter kit for only $99 and you’ll be joining my Fun n’ Crafty Stampers demonstrator group which is awesome all by itself, plus you’ll get an EXTRA $30 in free product of your choice (so $155 in product total) plus free shipping! (Pick your starter kit here)join the fun stampin up peeps

    Ok… got all that?  Now on to the fun stuff… PROJECT IDEAS!

    Sale-a-Bration Countdown-  7 Days Left!  Feat. Perfectly Artistic designer paper

    So I’m starting with the Perfectly Artistic designer paper today… since I’ve had some fun projects with this paper pack.  It is nice because it is great for backgrounds or just making a fun bunch of cards in different colors.  So, here are some ideas for you!

    Perfect for your punch art animal ears and feet Smile

    Easter Bunny Curvy Keepsake box with Perfectly Artistic Designer Paper

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    Butterfly and Wink of Stella card with Perfectly Artistic designer paper

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    Using up Perfectly Artistic designer paper scraps

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    Embossing strips of Perfectly Artistic designer paper

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    Lots of card variations with the Perfectly Artistic designer paper

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  • New &Cute Options for Sale-a-Bration – new Weekly Deals too!

    Normally, Tuesdays are for new Weekly Deals, but it is also the release of NEW Sale-a-Bration options too!  Check out what new options you can pick to add-on free to any $50 order:

    Metallic glitter tape and samples

    I think this Metallic Glitter tape is going to be HOT!  It is so pretty and the fact that you can color the tape by sponging it…fabulous!

    Party Pants stamp set and samples

    Yes… that balloon stamp matches the new Balloon Bouquet punch… and those words, YUP almost all of them fit in the balloon!  How stinkin’ fun is that?

    Pedal Pushers stamp set and samples

    Or add a little whimsy to your spring!  This bike is so cute, and with photopolymer stamps it makes it really easy to layer all the fun accessories onto your bicycle built for two!

    And yes!  You can still choose from any of the other items in the Sale-a-Bration catalog as well!  So, snag any combination of your favorites.

    Sale-a-bration 2016 catalog

    Get any one of these Sale-a-Bration items free with any $50 purchase from my Stampin’ Up online store!

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    Plus, with the new weekly deals, you can double dip on your savings!  Get lots of great deals from weekly deals and the clearance rack, and then get one or more of these free!

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    Have questions?  Let me know!  I’ll be back soon with more project ideas for you too. Smile Off to get my order in so I can get my FREE new Sale-a-Bration items too!

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  • Using the Softer Side of the Perfectly Artistic Designer Paper

    Using the Softer Side of the Perfectly Artistic Designer Paper

    So, first… just to remind you… today is the LAST DAY that the Perfectly Artistic designer paper will be available along with the Sky’s the Limit stamp set and the Hello stamp set.  So, if you were planning on getting any of those items, make sure you do it today, just to be sure!  Remember it is FREE with any $50 purchase. Smile

    Ok, so, let’s get to the card, shall we?  Here is one more share featuring the Perfectly Artistic Paper:

    Sunburst Sayings with Embossed Perfectly Artistic paper Thank You

    The marble side is pretty and elegant, but I LOVE the watercolor wash side of the sheets because they are just subtle and beautiful colors for your projects.  I kept them simple and let the colors do the talking.

    Use Embossing Folders for extra Wow!

    Take your strips of patterned paper (cut to 1 1/8” wide) and glue them onto a piece of scrap paper that is the same total size (in this case 3.25” x 4.5”).  Once they are all on the scrap paper, you can run them through your embossing folder to get a cool continuously embossed paper.

    Sunburst Sayings with Embossed Perfectly Artistic paper close up

    Once you have the paper embossed, then it is just adding your own flair.  From the awesome Pool Party glitter ribbon to stamping the dotted stamp from the Sunburst Sayings stamp set onto a strip of Whisper White cardstock as one more touch.  I used the new Archival Basic Grey ink… pretty and rich, just like the archival Basic Black.

    Have fun with Ombre for your Sunburst Sayings sentiment

    I saw a similar idea on a card swap this winter to use different shades of the same general color.  So, for this card, I decided to give it a try with yellows:

    • For the star (from the Be the Star stamp set) – So Saffron ink
    • For the “You’re the best” – Hello Honey
    • For the “Thanks” – Delightful Dijon

    Sunburst Sayings with clear wink of stella

    And once you have it stamped, punch it out with a 2 1/2” circle punch and then make the finishing touch by adding Clear Wink of Stella…. remember, we can’t live without that Wink of Stella!

    Jennifer’s Perfectly Artistic Project Supply List
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    Sunburst Sayings with Embossed Perfectly Artistic paper Thank You- nt

    So, new Sale-a-Bration items start tomorrow, but if you love one of these don’t forget to grab them tonight!

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