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Love You No Matter Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is one that I’ve been wanting to share with you for a while, but it’s been kind of crazy around here with the weather and family so it got delayed. But you’re in luck berceuse I’ll be sharing more tutorials with this Suite. Today’s card was one of our Make n Takes during our November OnStage@Home events and now you can make one too!

This quick and easy project uses the Bee Mine Suite Collection (162560) with it’s coordinating products it’s a lot of fun to work with.

Not only is this card quick and easy it’s totally cute with this little bee. And the punch makes it super easy to create a bunch of these.

Here is a quick video sharing how we made this card during the event. Along with a PDF that has a supply list, step by step instructions and measurements too.

Love You No Matter What Card Tutorial PDF

Like it? I’ve got several more tutorials for you that I’ve been working on too! So don’t forget to stop back and see them all.

Did you know that as a demonstrator we get to attend fun events like this one both live and virtual? And did you know right now is a great time to join my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers? We’ve got a great group of crafters who love to gather and share. Don’t live local? That’s ok, we have a virtual share also and a face book page, so you won’t miss out on our monthly team meeting and projects.

During Sale-a-bration not only do you get to choose $125 in product of your choice but you’ll also get a choice of Stampin’ Glass Matt or more product! And shipping is free! Whoo hoo! Now you can not only get the best kit ever, but a discount on your favorite crafting items!

What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?

That’s the name of our stamping community. I enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. If you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!

  • Exclusive Team Resource Page – videos, PDFs and more
  • Exclusive Face book Group – A great way to share and connect with other team members and share
  • Monthly Creative Challenges
  • Swapping Opportunities
  • Team Retreats
  • Meetings – both local and online/virtual
  • Retreats
  • Recognition & Incentives
  • Training available for workshops, clubs, classes and more!
  • Additional support and business coaching available

We have a very active group that share and answer each other’s questions on our Exclusive Facebook group.  If you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!

Hobbyists are welcome!

  • Did you know?  90% of my Blue Mountain Stampers are Happy Shoppers – purchasing for themselves, (along with their family and friends.)  That’s right…you can just get a discount on products you love!
  • We welcome the crafter who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
  • Everyone is welcome after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.

And there is NO Obligation when you purchase your starter kit – Join the Blue Mountain Stampers and see what it’s all about!

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Submarine Life

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Today’s card features another Bundle that includes a punch, the Submarine Life Bundle (162774). I don’t know about you but when I began stamping I LOVED punches, they were quick and easy to use and made me my stamping successful without a lot of experience.

The Submarine Life stamp set (162542) is filled with cute little images that you can use to create all kinds of ocean themed projects and how could you not love that little crab wearing his snorkel?

This fun card uses a quick and easy faux shaker technique using our Clear Envelopes (102619) and a combination of Iridescent Shaker Circles (161625) and Loose Silver Sequins (161626).

How do you make a faux shaker card like this? First you’ll want to cut your stamped panel to fit inside the Clear Envelope add the shaker circles and sequins and then adhere down the envelope on the back of the stamped panel. Yep it’s that easy!

Warning shaker cards are a lot of fun and can become a bit addictive! And of course you’ll want to decorate your envelope with these cute little guys too, after all no one likes a naked envelope 🙂

Want to see all the new January Mini products? Stop by my Online Store to check them out along with our FREE Sale-a-bration products you can earn when placing a qualifying order.

Enjoy!

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Hooray for Surprises!

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Do you like surprises? I know I do and this fun little set that is part of the Hooray for Surprises Bundle (162858) packs a variety of them with it’s fun interactive cards that the dies create.

This all occasions set has a variety of sentiments that can be used year round. This first card uses the love sentiment to create a lovely Valentine’s Card

and the Sunny Days Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162974) that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration. With it’s Old Olive backdrop rather than the traditional Real Red it is a card you can use year round to send a bit of love to someone special.

And this next card is great for a birthday stamped in our rich Pretty Peacock Classic Ink it’s great for anyone.

It uses our Pretty Peacock sheet from the Glorious Gingham 6×6 Designer Series Paper (163170) and More Dazzle Specialty Paper (161749) to create a special little birthday card.

So what do you think? Why not stop by my Online Store and check it out?

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Bee My Valentine

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Do you like cute images and punches? I know I do and I was quickly drawn to the Bee Mine Suite Collection (162560) because of that. Punches always make treats and cards quick and easy, and are great for the newer stamper too.

The Bee Mine Designer Series Paper (162546) is filled with fun designs and cute little bees too. Check out this lovely card using small bits of the Designer Series Paper to create a fun cheerful background.

Bright and cheerful, right? Who wouldn’t smile when they received this card? And how about this next card also highlighting the fun paper, but this time with Deckled Circles (162286).

The cute little Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers (162557) add a bit of shine to the project and the Sweet Sorbet 1/4″ Ribbon (162558) is a nice size ribbon that is soft to tie or simply add a bit of texture like on this card.

And here are two more cards using this Bundle. These cards adds wings in Vellum Card stock and texture to the back ground using an Embossing Folder with a bit of White Craft Ink to highlight it.

If you find yourself smiling when you see this cute little bee too you can stop by my Online Store to see them and more fun new products from our January – April Mini Catalog. And of course right now you can earn FREE Sale-a-bration products too with a qualifying order! That’s means its a great time to shop, host, or even join to get a discount on your favorite things!

Got questions, feel free to email me at [email protected] I’m always happy to help answer any questions you may have. And of course if you don’t already have a Demonstrator I’m happy to mail you a current Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Brochure too.

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Adorning Hearts

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The Adorning Hearts Stamp set (162563) is an elegant one with it’s lovely flowing font and floral images.

It also has a coordinating Hybrid Embossing Folder and dies making it a lot of fun to create with.

Today’s cards all use the stamp set to create lovely card for celebrating your loved ones. This first card uses non traditional Valentine colors and fun gate fold card to create a lovely soft feel. The heart shape floral wreath has been stamped in Pool Party Classic Ink with the sentiment stamped over top.

The Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper (161157) sets the color pallet for the project. And the Lost Lagoon 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon (161171) adds a bit of texture. For a more traditional look this next card uses our Real Red and Flirty Flamingo. While it uses the same heart shape wreath it has a very different feel to it. Don’t you love how a simple change in color does that?

The wreath has been colored with our Flirty Flamingo and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends giving it a soft feel. The background uses the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (156505) to add a bit of texture along with the NEW Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack (162759) and a few Basic Rhinestones Jewels (144220).

This next card teams the sentiment from the set with the Most Adored Specialty Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162976) that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration.

It’s a beautiful pack of paper with gold foiling and images that will coordinate with the different Mini catalog products.

The Valentine Card has been stamped in Real Red and uses the dies from the Adorning Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder & Dies (162569) and the Real Red heart uses Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder (156392) to put a song in it’s heart. Love that as I have a band director for a daughter and can’t resist music themed items! A couple of the FREE Opaque Faceted Gems (Sale-a-bration 162979) add a bit more texture to the sentiment panel. Look form them on page 9 of the Sale-a-bration Brochure, they are easy to miss and you’ll defiantly want some.

Whew – that’s a lot of Sale-a-bration products you can choose from when you place a qualifying order during Sale-a-bration. Remember you can earn as many free Sale-a-bration products as you wish during January and February!

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Sale-a-bration’s Detailed Dogwood

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Today I’m going to share projects using one of our Sale-a-bration’s Stamp Sets with you. The Detailed Dogwood stamp set (Sale-a-bration 162953) is one of our Level Two options and it’s got some great images that you can team up with your favorite sentiment set.

This first card uses simple stamping to create a lovely card.

The images have been stamped using Pecan Pie, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, and Misty Moonlight Classic Inks. The little tag has been punched out using the Best Label Punch (158885). A pop of shine has been added to the card using the Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots (159082).

And for the next card we are going to step it up with a fun fold called the Bookbinding Fold.

This fold is a quick and simple one and it’s done with just one score line at the 1 1/4″ mark on the card front and then it is adhered in place. Voila! a fun fold. The card uses our Fluid 100 5×7 Watercolor Paper (149612) and has been water colored using Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly, and Mossy Meadow Classic Inks and our Water Painters (151298). And a touch of gold has been added with another FREE Sale-a-bration item, our Most Adored Specialty Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162976).

This final card uses a quick and simple torn edge technique to create a wonderful card that has tons of texture.

First the panels have been stamped, then the edge has been torn and they have been layered one on top of the other right to left to create the card front. The Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189) has been used for the first Lost Lagoon layer, then Pool Party, and a piece of the Designer Series Paper, Softly Stippled (Sale-a-bration 162975) and finally a stamped layer of Calypso Coral. The sentiment has been popped up and uses the quick and easy Double Oval Punch (154242) which makes sentiments like this quick and easy to do!

Did you know that we have two levels of products to choose from during Sale-a-bration? When you shop with me you can choose either a Level One ($50 minimum purchase) or a Level Two ($100 minimum purchase) or a combination of both. And you can get them all or multiple of an item since we’ve got lots of items to choose from. The choice is yours!

Got a long shopping list? Why not take advantage of the Additional Host Benefits and Host during Sale-a-bration? You can choose an EXTRA $30 in free products when you host a qualifying party. Gather with your friends or choose an book or face book party – the choice is yours. Why not contact me today to set up a date to host your private party?

And of course, it’s a great time to join my team too with the FREE gift, the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio or an extra $30 of product included in your kit!

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Sending Love

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The month of January will fly by and so today I’m sharing a set that is a great set for sending little notes of love and for Valentine’s Day.

The Sending Love Bundle (162880) has coordinating dies that make fun little 3d envelopes and mail box among other fun images.

today’s first card uses our Watercolor Pencils (161700) and Watercolor Pencils Asst 2 (149014) to color the images

and the cute little Round & Square Brads (155570) on the flag and envelope. And this next card uses our Stampin’ Blends for a bolder image.

The bold little envelope is popped up and the Black & White Gingham Ribbon (156485) adds a bit of texture.

So what do you think? Can you see yourself sending a little love with this Bundle? Why not stop by my Online Store and check out all the wonderful new crafting options you have for crafting?

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Inked & Tiled

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The Inked & Tiled Stamp Set (161158) is part of the Inked Botanical Suite Collection (161172) that is one of my favorites from the Annual Catalog. Not only does this Suite have a punch but it’s got wonderful 6×6 Designer Series Paper and Ribbon too!

The Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper (161157) uses some of my favorite colors including the returning Lost Lagoon making it so easy to work with.

So want to see come cards made with this suite? The sentiments in this set are great for this time of year since I’m always needing Thank You cards after the holiday season. This first card uses that thank you sentiment.

Stamped in Lost Lagoon onto Petal Pink and punched out with the Inked & Tiled Punch Pack (161168) which has two fun shapes to choose from. A bit of color has been added to the sentiment with our Ombre Matte Decorative Dots (161448). The flowers were colored with our Stampin’ Write Markers which allows you to add multiple colors to one image. A fun technique for sure! This next card also uses this simple technique.

And uses the sentiment on a strip of Very Vanilla Card stock that has been punched out using the the other punch.

And then the sentiment has been layered onto the Designer Series Paper that was also punched out for a totally different look. And finally a tiled card using the same coloring technique, but this time using Granny Apple Green for a brighter look.

This friendship card uses Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels (158130) to add a bit of shimmer to the card.

And if you love 3d projects here is a cute little bag using the Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper (161157).

It uses the Petal Park Builder Punch (160576), those fun little Ombre Matte Decorative Dots (161448), and a bit ribbon for the handles. Adorable!

So what do you think? If you haven’t already checked out this Suite of products why not stop by my Online Store and take a look. And don’t forget we only have a few more days before the Mini Catalog retired so you’ll want to take a look at the Last Chance List too – there are savings up to 60% off! So you can do a little post holiday shopping for yourself.

Don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a fun little treat that I made for my Team Event using a new bundle found in our January – April 2024 Mini Catalog!

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Construction Zone Gate Fold Tutorial

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It’s Friday and that means another tutorial, so today it is a quick and easy fun fold called the Gate Fold.

Open the two sides just like a gate and you’ll have a lovely little spot to put your sentiment and signature panel. I just love this set with it’s bold images that are so easy to color, and with my guys it works perfectly for all kinds of projects too!

As you can see from the set, there are all kinds of occasions you can use this stamp set for. I’ve shared several tutorials with you over the last few months using this set and today here is another one for you that is bright and cheerful with it’s bold stripes found in our Regals Designer Series Paper (161642).

Construction Zone Gate Fold Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

On a personal note I hope you’ll have a wonderful and safe Christmas filled with joy and love.

Enjoy!

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Wildlife Wonder

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The Wildlife Wonder stamp set (157923) is one of those sets that draws your eye and is wonderful for creating cards for those men in our lives.

It’s filled will some wonderful all occasion sentiments in addition to some lovely sketched images that have shading built right into them making them great for simple stamping. Check out today’s card highlighting the set.

It really is a wow card, even though it uses simple stamping. I just love the use of the Stargazing Designer Series Paper (161175) and 2022-2024 In color Textured Specialty Paper (161747) which give it a special feel with it’s imagery and shimmer. And for a bit of texture the torn edge technique was used on the the Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder (160766) layer, along with the Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), and Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (161627) were used.

Makes me think of a clear, cold winter night up here in the mountains when the stars are so bright, how about you?

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