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It’s A Good Day

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It’s spring! And that always makes it a good day – I love all the shades of green as the earth comes to life. So today’s card is made with a stamp set called A Good Day (145870/145873), how can that not make you smile?

And this card uses the We Must Celebrate Stamp Set (145895/145898) which is quickly becoming one of my spring favorites!

And how about this card using the Beautiful Day stamp set (145912/145915) and our Brusho Crystal Colors (144101) for a taste of spring?

Love the Prussian Blue teamed up with our Pacific Point Card stock.

And last but not least – Let the Good Times Roll (145687) lol!

This card is a lot of fun – but you can make it pop by using the coordinating Thrill Ride Framelits Dies (145650) if you prefer

Love these products? You can find them all in our Occasions Catalog – If you don’t have a catalog already contact me today and I’ll be happy to mail you one!

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Brusho Masking Technique Video Tutorial

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The Brusho Color Crystals are so much fun to play with I don’t want to stop! If you haven’t tried them yet, you won’t be disappointed with the variety of uses with your projects.

Here is a card we made during our April Team meeting that focused on different Brusho Techniques.

This card uses a simple masking technique that creates a wonderful look and was soooo easy to do with a bit of painter’s tape!

Want to make some too? Here is a tutorial for the card so you can play and create too.

Beautiful Day Brusho Masking Technique Card PDF

And how about a video tutorial showing you just how simple it is?

Brusho Masking Technique Video Tutorial

Fun, right? If you’d like to see more of the fun Brusho Techniques I’ve shared earlier Click HERE and HERE

 

Blue Mountain Stampers’ OnStage Stream Event

I love to share and so as a team we always gather together to share with those team members who weren’t able to attend the Stampin’ Up! event itself. We gather, have dinner, stream and stamp together with the new products introduced from the latest catalog – this time the NEW 2018 Annual Catalog & the color revamp!

Before the event my husband, Larry helped me do some prepping for one of our Make n Takes – everyone who attended was able to make a 2018 Color Ring with the NEW colors! He’s such a trooper! (Watch for information next month about how you can get one of these too.)

I always try to bring a little taste of OnStage back to the group. This time the lovely little butterflies that decorated the tables – at the end of the night team members were able to choose one to take home, just like at the event.

And of course you have to have some “swag” – So I created these fun little Mini Pizza Boxes (144645) using the Picture Perfect Designer Series Paper (145559)  and our new Detailed Trio Punch (available June 1st).

The Mini Pizza Box contained a little charm to go on their key chain commemorating the launch of our new catalog.

And of course NEW product displays

And of course we HAVE to stamp – after all everyone wants to use some of those new products! So we did 3 Make n Take projects. (watch for me to share those projects soon)

Laughter, fellowship, and stamping – what could be better?

If you like to learn new ways to use Stampin’ Up! products and would like to be part of a fun group of stampers, my team the Blue Mountain Stampers might be just the thing you are looking for. Click HERE for more information about joining and getting a fantastic stamping kit too.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some great cards with you.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Beautiful Day (145912/145915)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931)

Paper: Basic Black (121045), Tangerine Tango (111349), and Whisper White Card stock (100730), and Watercolor Paper (122959)

Accessories: Brusho Crystal Colors (144101), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Bermuda Bay  (144600) and Pool Party Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends (144605)

 

 

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Hold on to Hope

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Today’s cards all use the Hold onto Hope stamp set that you can find on page 27 of the Occasions Catalog. It comes with coordinating Framelits Dies that are rather cool since you can create a decorative embossed look with it simply by adding a card stock shim.

This first card is done in Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive

I’ve given you the supply list for it below. The color combination is one of my favorites.

And here are a few more for you.

The Hold on to Hope stamp set contains a selection of inspirational and uplifting sentiments and was created by one of our own demonstrators, Brandy Cox. Pretty cool, right?

So what do you think? Which one do you like? Why not leave me a comment and let me know?

Then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another tutorial with you.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Hold onto Hope (145776/145780)

Inks: Elegant Eggplant (126969) and Old Olive Classic Ink (126953)

Paper: Elegant Eggplant (105126), and Old Olive (100702), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Cross of Hope Framelits Dies (145654) and Layered Leaves Embossing Folder (143704)

*Hold onto Hope Bundle (145969/145970)

 

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Cool Treats Thank You Card Tutorial

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Cool Treats is fun stamp set with all kinds of options since it is a two-step stamp set. This makes it perfect for our Stamparatus too. Check out these fun colorful thank you cards I made recently.

I chose this pattern from the Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper (144185) since it is filled with all kinds of wonderful colors perfect for sorbets and ice cream.

I totally CASED this layout since I really liked it on a card I received in a shoe box swap last year. What does CASE mean? Copy and Share Everything! You don’t have to reinvent the wheel when stamping, sharing ideas is what it’s about.

Want to make some too? I’ve whipped up a tutorial for this taste treat set.

Cool Treats Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

And if you love Framelits this stamp set has a coordinating set to go with it too!

Enjoy!

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Cool Treats (142982)

Inks: Peekaboo Peach  (141398), Night of Navy (126970) and Sahara Sand Classic Ink (126976)

Paper: Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper (144185), Peekaboo Peach (141417), Soft Sky (131203), Night of Navy (100867) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (141706)

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A Good Day

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It’s pouring here in North Georgia and we’re under a flood watch, my rain gauge is already showing almost 4 inches since it started last night – hasn’t this spring’s weather been crazy? But it’s a good day to stay inside, share, and stamp. So today I thought I’d share some of the cards that I’ve received using A Good Day stamp set found in the Occasions Catalog.

These first two use the Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper (144137).

And isn’t this cute? It uses the Pansy Punch (130698) behind the scallop circle to add interest.

And this one uses our Picture Perfect Designer Series Paper (145559) along with the yummy Berry Burst 3/8″ Metallic edged Ribbon (145489)

And how about this fun metallic look? This card uses our Foil Frenzy Specialty Designer Series Paper (144125) and Metallic Foil Doilies (138392) found in the Annual Catalog.

I LOVE the fact the fact that it has coordinating scallop circle punches that go with the set. What can I say I’m a punch girl. LOL!

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a new tutorial with you.

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Truly Tailored

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Today’s treat and cards were all made using the True Gentlemen Suite of products found in the Occasions Catalog on page 45. I really am enjoying this suite with the masculine colors.

Here is a little treat item I made

It holds Merci chocolates of course. Not too much, but just enough to satisfy the sweet tooth.

Here is a tutorial for you if you’d like to make some to.

Truly Tailored Merci Chocolate PDF

Now, would you like to see some of the fun cards that I made and received in Sherrie’s Shoe box  at OnStage?

I really like the way we used the punch alternating on the sides to create this fun card.

And here is one with a fancy fold

This suite of products is part of our Last Chance List – so why not check it out since our Accessories and bundle are while supplies last.

Last Chance to RSVP for April’s Card Class

During this event, you’ll make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)
Work at your own pace.
Everything is included except your favorite Adhesives
Cards are clean and simple designs AND you choose the sentiments
The class includes cards for birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, seasonal, and more.
Thursday, April 26th
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR  6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
 Class Fee: $15 (FREE with a minimum order at class)
Class to Go Option: $20
R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, April 19th
to hold your spot

Click HERE to learn more about this and my other classes

 

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Truly Tailored (*145732/145735)

Paper: True Gentleman Designer Series Paper (145593), Chocolate Chip (102128), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Tailored Tag Punch (*145667), Tranquil Tide, Night of Navy and Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Markers

Other: Velcro Dots and Merci Chocolates

*Truly Tailored (146089/147752)

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A Mother’s Flair and More

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Today’s cards are swaps that I’ve received during OnStage a couple of weeks ago and these first two cards uses the A Mother’s Flair stamp set (145902/145905) from the Occasions catalog. You can find it on page 46. Filled with some fun images and lovely sentiments it’s not just for Mother’s Day but also perfect for stamping items for those women in our lives.

And how about this card made with the Flying Home stamp set (145926/145929).

And here is one using the Fruit Basket Stamp Set (145833) and it’s coordinating Tutti-Fruitti 6×6 Designer Series Paper Stack (145606).

Check out this cute little card using the This Little Piggy stamp set (143919/143922), Crafting Forever (143955/143958) and Painter’s Palette (141907/141910) stamp set found in the Annual Catalog.

Sweet and elegant this card uses the Thoughtful Banners stamp set (141614) and the lovely Petal Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper Stack (144168).

And finally this card made with the Birthday Blossoms stamp set (139167/139471)

What do all these lovely cards have in common? They are all using items contained on the Last Chance List. So why not take a few moments and check it out before your favorites are gone?

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Guy Greetings & More

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Today I wanted to share some of the swaps that I made in Sherrie’s Shoe box swap at OnStage. I enjoy this event and stamping with demonstrators from all over North America. It’s face paced, and fun since we swap 40 cards in 3 hours!

Today’s cards use stamp sets and other products that are all part of the Last Chance List and will be retiring in May. I’m really sad to see this first set, Guy Greetings (138825/138828) go. I love using it for those guys in my life.

It has a fun fold too.

I love the colors we used for this card – It uses our True Gentlemen Designer Series Paper (145593), Night of Navy 3/8″ Corduroy Ribbon (145597) and Tranquil Tide 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon too (144136). Rich bold and perfect for those dudes in our life.

And here is a fun card that has no stamping on it – Our Big Shot Celebration Duo Embossing Folders (142760) and Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies (137547) were used to create the bright bold card.

And how about this soft and subtle card a mask and sponging create this lovely focal point.

The final stamping was done in our Archival Basic Black Ink (140931) using our Thoughts & Prayers (128751/127805) and Touches of Texture (1419341/143251) stamp sets.

This next card uses the You’ve Got This stamp set (139572/139575) and it is done with our Watercolor Pencils and teamed up with our Fresh Floral Designer Series Paper Stack (144131).

And finally this bright bold card using the Pansy Punch (130698) and coordinating stamp set, Birthday Blossoms (139167/139471).

The sentiment is from our Picture Perfect (145519) set and the color palette is pulled from the Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper (144185). Can you see the stripes created with the Simple Stripes Embossing Folder (145648) on the Lemon Lime Twist background?

Our Last Chance List promotion is currently in full swing, so why not stop by my online store and see what items are going away at the end of May?

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a fun nugget treat video tutorial I made for my 3d swaps at OnStage.

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Color Revamp & CenterStage

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Stampin’ Up! events are a lot of fun and because of you I’ve been lucky enough this year to attend CenterStage. This event is a special one since it is based on title and by invitation only.

We were pampered and given special training along with this color swatch ring. What does that mean for you? It means I get to share more with you of course – And I love to share with you!

So today I’ve whipped up a quick video sharing the Color Revamp  that is coming in the 2018 Annual Catalog – I thought seeing them “in person” would help. Of course you’ll be able to get your hands on them and play at my upcoming Catalog Kick Off (more details coming soon) and team meetings!

2018 COLOR REVAMP SNEAK PEEK VIDEO

So what do you think? Love them? The great news is we can use them all! Just because some of our favorite colors are retiring doesn’t mean we have to stop using them, the Color Revamp just means more options! So you can still stock up on your favorite colors, card stock and other items during the Last Chance promotion.

Here are some more pics from CenterStage for you. Check in says it all…

The tables were decorated with an 80’s theme and strobe lights of course were flashing. I was sporting my shoulder pads!

Here are some of my table mates – Susan and Sherrie

And of course the big reveal! I was so excited to see the 2018 Annual Catalog for the first time! LOL we all flipped to see if Lovely as a Tree was still in the cattie along with our personal favorites!!

And a group shot of my extended stamping family that was there at the event.

What a night – it was so much fun! Here’s a quick shot of the swag we received for the night! Stampin’ Up! is always so generous

What could be better? Doing what I love, Sharing what I love, and meeting wonderful folks like you!

If this sounds like fun to you AND you’d like to be first to see all the new wonderful products and get a discount, why not check out becoming a part of my Team? Click HERE to learn more.

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Beautiful Day Brusho Technique Card OnStage Swap #2

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I’m loving the Brusho Crystal Colors and today’s tutorial is sharing another way that you can use this fun product.

This technique is fun and easy – Here is a quick video sharing the technique

Easy, right? Can’t wait to try it? How about a tutorial for this card that I used as an OnStage swap last weekend?

Brusho Baby Wipe Technique Card Tutorial (printable PDF)

I’ve got a complete supply list below for you too! Enjoy!

Don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some more fun from OnStage.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Beautiful Day (145912/145915)

Inks: Early Espresso Classic Ink (126974)

Paper: Shimmery White (101910), Whisper White (101730), Early Espresso (119868), and Flirty Flamingo (141416)

Accessories: Brusho Color Crystals (144101), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Triple Banner Punch (138292)

 

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