In Color Easter Cards & Paper Pumpkin Offer

I pulled out a previous Paper Pumpkin kit stamp set to makes these adorable bunny face Easter cards.  I am also using two of the In Colors that will be retiring in a few months with the release of the new Annual Catalog.  You'll want to grab these In Color products while they are still available!

Aren't these little faces cute!  I had some bunny ear stickers left over from the kit and used those as well.  The Happy Easter stamp is an oldie but goody from way back.

The deets:
I started with a Sweet Sugarplum card base then added a layer a 4" x 5 1/4" panel of Peekaboo Peach.  I used Basic Gray ink for the bunnies for a softer look than Basic Black.  The sentiment is stamped in Sweet Sugarplum.

I decided to make a shaker card for the second card.  Again, I started with a Sweet Sugarplum card base and stamped the Easter egg image in Sweet Sugarplum ink.  I used one of the left over 3 x 3 cards that came with the Paper Pumpkin kit and cut a window in half of it.  I added some sequins and created the window using Window Sheets and Foam Adhesive Strips.  

50% off Paper Pumpkin for Your 1st Two Months.

If you are new to Stampin' Up! or to crafting this is a great way to get your feet wet.  Paper Pumpkin is an all inclusive paper crafting subscription program.  Think of this as no fuss creativity in a box - delivered right to your door!  When you sign up by May 10, you save 50% on your first two months!

Fine Print:

• Promotion is for new subscribers only
• Offer is available March 11–May 10, 2018
• Offer runs for 2 months
• Use code SAVEFIFTY0418 at checkout
• Discount is applied to one kit per month for the first two month of a new subscription.

Here is a helpful Stampin Up video with tips on creating a month-to-month Paper Pumpkin account. Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin on a month-to-month plan here. You can also check out the reveal of the March kit over on the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel.

I love hearing from you.  Feel free to leave a comment below or let me know if you have any questions.

Happy Stamping!

Diane

There's More to Love about Sale-a-Bration!!

We are in the final weeks of Sale-a-Bration and more products will be released March 15.  Sale-a-Bration end March 31.

NOTE:  For the new items added, you must use the item numbers on the flyer.  These items are from the annual catalog, however the item numbers in the catalog will not identify them as SAB items.  

All three Sale-a-Bration free gift releases are below.  Just click on the the links to view the flyers.   

View the 1st Sale-a-Bration brochure

   

View the 2nd Sale-a-Bration brochure

NEW Sale-a-Bration brochure - Starts March 15

You can earn FREE Sale-a-Bration items for every $50 you spend.  $100 level items give you more flexibility and options.  If you have a big wish list and place a $250 order, you earn an additional $25 in Stampin' Rewards.  This truely is the best time of the year!

If I can help in any way or answer any questions, feel free to contact me.  

Happy Stamping!

Diane

A Dapper Day Birthday Card ~ FMS327

The best thing about the True Gentleman suite is the Designer Series Paper.  Or, maybe the corduroy Ribbon.  Then there's the buttons.  Okay, I guess I love it all!   The products I used on this card are from the True Gentleman suite in the Occasions catalog.  Save 10% when you purchase the coordinating Truly Tailored stamp set and punch as a bundle!

(Images © Stampin' Up!)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Cut Tranquil Tide card stock into a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card base.  Adhere a 4" x 5 1/2" piece of Night of Navy card stock with SNAIL.  

Cut a 3 3/4" x 5 1/4" piece of Very Vanilla card stock and a 2 1/2' x 3 3/4" piece of the True Gentleman DSP.  To angle the Designer Paper, make a small mark a little less than half way down on the left side of the DSP with a pencil.  Line up that mark and the top right corner with the cutting "gutter" on your paper trimmer and trim.  Adhere this to the Very Vanilla card stock and add a piece of Night of Navy 3/8" Corduroy Ribbon.  

Stamp the "dapper day" sentiment on a scrap of Very Vanilla card stock and cut out using the Stitched Shapes Framelits and a Tranquil Tide scallop circle using the Layering Circles Framelits.  I love that these two framelit sets work so well together!  Re-stamp the mustache using Chocolate Chip ink and cut out by hand.  I used some of the small edges of my Stampin' Dimensionals to pop up the mustache for a bit of dimension.  

Finally, using Stampin' Dimensionals adhere the sentiment to the front of the card.  

This card came together pretty quickly with the help of the Freshly Made Sketches challenge this week. 

I love hearing from you!  If you have questions or thought to share about today's post, please leave me a comment below.  

Happy Stamping!

Diane

St. Patrick's Day Card - FMS326

A friend of mine wants to make a St. Patrick's Day card so I took on the challenge.  I hope she will love it!  I don't have any stamps for St. Patty's except for the sentiment in Teeny Tiny Wishes so I did what any red blooded stamper would do;  searched Pinterest for ideas!  I saw a few cards using the Flower Shop stamp and punch to create a shamrock.  Brilliant!

I decided to pop over to Freshly Made Sketches to see what the challenge was this week.  I thought this sketch would work perfectly for the card.  

I started with a Garden Green card base and added a layer of Basic Black under the Whisper White.  I used a small strip of Garden Green gingham DSP from the Quilted Christmas paper pack (retired).  The double layer banner from the Bunch of Banners Thinlits adds a nice border to the sentiment.  

I love hearing from you!  If you have questions or thoughts to share about today's post, please leave me a comment below.

Happy Stamping!

Diane

Valentine Card Class

Hello stamping friends!

It's been a couple of weeks since my last post.  Thanks for checking back!  Life got busy with my day job and travel to see my two darling grandchildren.  Before I left to see the kiddos, I had a fun day with these ladies making Valentine cards.  My sister was visiting from Vancouver, WA and was in attendance as well, but had to head home before we too the photo. 

Here is a quick look at the cards we made. I found inspiration for all of these on Pinterest. There are so many talented stampers out there!

I hope you have fun plans for Valentine's day with your significant other or with friends and family. 

Happy Stamping!
Diane

It's a Panda Party!

These Party Panda's are just adorable, don't you agree?  This is one of the items you can receive free during Sale-a-Bration with a $50 order.  The little Pandas will work for so many occasions.  This first card would be great for a child, teen or even that crazy Uncle.  :)

I started with a Bermuda Bay card base and a layer of Calypso Coral to match the fun colors in the Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper.  This is another item you can earn free for Sale-a-Bration. The Starburst punch adds a bit of pizzazz behind the Panda.  The sentiment was cropped with one of the dies from the Bunch of Banners Framelits.   

With Valentine's Day fast approaching I decided that this Panda was sending a love letter.  He's so cute holding that little envelope with the heart in the corner!  Maybe I will send this one to my Granddaughter.  I started with a Real Red card base and a layer of Whisper White.  I ran the Pink Pirouette layer through the ruffled 3D Dynamic Textured embossing folder and added white Metallic-Edge ribbon and 1/8" silver ribbon for a little glam.  The sentiment was cropped using the Sweet & Sassy Framelits.  

I love hearing from you!  If you have questions or thoughts to share about today's post, please leave me a comment below.

Happy Stamping!

Diane

Petal Palette Case

Happy Friday!  I hope you are heading into the weekend with some fun plans.  I will be busy preparing for a Valentine Card class on January 28.  If you are in the Puget Sound area and would like to attend, drop me a line.

In the meantime, I needed to make a couple of swap cards for another demonstrator friend.  I chose the Petal Palette stamp set and dies for one of my Occasions Mini sets.  I found this card from Clare Daly on Pinterest and loved the layout.  When I first saw this card, copper leaves popped in my head.  Here is my take on her card;

I started with a Sweet Sugarplum card base and added a Rich Razzelberry layer.  The leaves are cut from Copper Foil Sheet using the coordinating dies.  The sentiment is heat embossed with copper embossing powder and popped up with dimensionals.  I used sponge daubers to color in the flower, leaves and the cutest little bird.  Pearl Basic Jewels add a touch of bling. 

                                       

Stop by tomorrow to see my what I am making using the Sale-a-Bration Party Panda set.

Happy Stamping!
Diane

A Flourish for Freshly Made Sketches

Happy Hump Day!  I made this card using last week's sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches.  I didn't find it in time to play along with the sketch, but I wanted to share it with you anyway.  If you aren't familiar with the FMS team, pop on over for some inspiration.  Here is the sketch:

And here is my card:

I chose to use the Flourish Thinlits as my focal point.  The card base is Berry Burst and the gold accent piece is from the Bundle of Love DSP.  The flourish is cut from Sweet Sugar Plum which I think goes nicely with the Berry Burst.  I stamped the sentiment from the new Petal Palette stamp set (available in the Occasions Mini catalog) on Very Vanilla and added a Berry Burst flag for a pop of color.

Thanks for stopping by!
Diane

A Creative Escape with Paper Pumpkin 

I spent some time this weekend putting together my December Paper Pumpkin kit.  If you aren't familiar with Paper Pumpkin you need to check it out!  It's a creative escape in a bright red box!

How it works

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin’ Up! is a crafting subscription kit that delivers creativity to your door every month. Each box includes everything you need to make a stunning project.  If you are new to stamping, this is a great way to learn the craft.  You can find out more and subscribe at the Paper Pumpkin web site.  Be sure to identify me as your demonstrator so I can follow up!

As an added bonus, during Sale-a-bration when you purchase a 3 month prepaid subscription you get to choose a free SAB item.  How cool is that!  And when you sign up for 6 months, you not only save $1 per month, you get to choose 2 SAB items free.  

Here are the cards that I created using the December kit.  These are pretty much exactly as the kit is designed with a couple of small modifications.  Of course, you can change them up as much or as little as you like.  

For this last card, I had a scrap of the Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper left over from a previous project.  I attached that to the card flap of the envelope (included with the kit).  Doesn't it add a nice pop to the plain envelope?  The Bubbles & Fizz DSP is one of the items you could choose for free with a 3 month Paper Pumpkin subscription.  

Contact me today for more information on Paper Pumpkin or any Stampin' Up! products. 

Happy Stamping!

Diane

Welcome to My Blog

Hello!  If you are new to my blog, welcome!  To be honest, I'm new to my blog. :)  This is my first posting and I hope you find some inspiration here.  I am here to provide you with new product information, techniques and promotions from Stampin' Up! My goal is to post 2-3 times per week, but bear with me as I get in the groove.  

Shopping

If you are not already ordering from a demonstrator, I would love to have your business.  Shopping through me is easy!  Just click on the Shop button at the top of the page and you will directed to my online store.  The store is open 24/7 so you can shop in your jammies!  If you have any questions about products or techniques you can always email me.  I'll respond quickly, usually within a couple of hours.  

Current Promotions

Two great things are happening right now; the Occasions catalog was released on January 3 and it's Sale-a-bration time.  

The Occasions catalog has all of your Spring and Summer products.  The product suites are amazing and it's chocked full of new paper, tools and embellishments.  

The year's biggest promotion is Sale-a-Bration, aka SAB.  Now through March 31 you can earn free product!  With every $50 purchase you get to choose an item free from the SAB brochure.  This year, as an added bonus, Stampin' Up! as added a couple of larger items that are available with a $100 purchase.  You're going to love the versatile Happy Wishes stamp set and the Celebrate You Thinlits.   

Here are two cards we created with my stamp club ladies using some Occasions and SAB products.  

In future posts I will provide additional information such as products used, dimensions, etc.  But for now, please enjoy these first projects and I hope to see you back again. 

Happy Stamping!
Diane