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Eden’s Garden One Sheet Wonder Lay Out #2 Tutorial

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Yesterday I shared with you a fun One Sheet Wonder Template using the Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper and as promised here is the Lay Out #2 Card Tutorial.

A portrait layout with rich Gold Shimmer Vellum. I love the translucent look of this vellum, it is simply gorgeous. But it is part of the Retirement List so it’s while supplies last so you’ll want to stock up on this elegant crafting option.

This card is quick and easy and if you follow my One Sheet Wonder 6×6 Cutting Guide Template #1 Video Tutorial. You can see it HERE.

One Sheet Wonder Eden’s Garden Lay Out #2 Video Tutorial

One Sheet Wonder Template #1 – Eden’s Garden Lay Out #2 Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And then stop back by tomorrow for Lay Out #3 and another fun tutorial using this One Sheet Wonder Template!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eden’s Garden (*157823)

Inks: Evening Evergreen (155576/155577) and Soft Succulent Classic Ink (155778/155779)

Paper: Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series paper (*159996), Ever Eden 12×12 Cotton Paper (*159997),Gold Shimmer Paper (Retiring 156471), Evening Evergreen (155574), Soft Succulent (155776), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Eden Dies (157831), Tailored Tag (145667) and Label Me Lovely Punches (151296), Layering Circle Dies (151770), Metallic Pearls (14622), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*Eden’s Garden Collection (160849)

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Eden’s Garden & the One Sheet Wonder

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Starting today I’ll be sharing with you a fun One Sheet Wonder project. My One Sheet Wonder Template #1 will help you create 4 quick and easy cards using the lovely Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper and Eden’s Garden stamp set. Here is a quick peek at all 4 cards.

I’ve created video tutorials and pdfs for each of these projects that I’ll be sharing with you so make sure you come back each day this week to see them all. I know you wont to miss out on this wonderful Collection that is only available until January 3rd or while supplies last.

First the Cutting Guide – I’ve created a quick video sharing how to cut your 6×6 piece of Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper.

ONE SHEET WONDER CUTTING GUIDE – TEMPLATE #1 VIDEO TUTORIAL

along with a PDF for you too. This template not only includes the cutting guide but also the 4 layouts in one place.

One Sheet Wonder 6×6 Cutting Guide Template #1 PDF

Once you have your pieces cut why not start creating with the Lay Out #1? Here is the card and a quick another video tutorial for you today along with the card’s printable PDF.

EDEN’S GARDEN ONE SHEET WONDER LAYOUT #1 VIDEO TUTORIAL

EDEN’S GARDEN ONE SHEET WONDER LAY OUT #1 CARD TUTORIAL PDF

Enjoy! and then stop back tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another card and tutorial with you this time for Lay Out #2

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eden’s Garden (*157823)

Inks: Evening Evergreen (155576/155577) and Soft Succulent Classic Ink (155778/155779)

Paper: Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series paper (*159996), Ever Eden 12×12 Cotton Paper (*159997), Gold Shimmer Paper (Retiring 156471), Evening Evergreen (155574), Soft Succulent (155776), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Eden Dies (157831), Tailored Tag (145667) and Label Me Lovely Punches (151296), Layering Circle Dies (151770), Metallic Pearls (14622), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*Eden’s Garden Collection (160849)

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Here’s the final Nuts About Squirrels Tutorial in my Step It Up Series

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Today’s card is the last and final card in my Step It Up Series using the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set. The addition of the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper adds a wonderful pop of color and texture that ties everything together nicely. I’ve deviated a bit from the Mini Catalog design, but that is one of the fun parts about stamping.

I’ve also changed up the sentiments in this Series so that I could show you all the great sentiments in the set.

Step It Up Series 1 – Nuts About Squirrels Card #3 Video Tutorial

Step It Up Series 1 – Nuts About Squirrels Card #3 Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Nuts About Squirrels (156475)

Inks: Early Espresso (147114), Pumpkin Pie (147086), Old Olive (147090), Crushed Curry (147087), Cajun Craze (147085), and Sahara Sand Classic Ink (147117)

Paper: Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper (155841), Cajun Craze (119684), Old Olive (10702), Crushed Curry (131199),and Very Vanilla Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Banners Pick a Punch (153608) and Meadow Moments Embossing Folder (153126)

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Step it Up with Nuts About Squirrels

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Today’s card is one I took right from the pages of the Mini Catalog using the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set. I love this kind of project where you can make it simply or you can step it up by using a few extra items that you may have. I’ll be sharing 3 card tutorials with you in this series using the same basic supplies. Today’s card is perfect for the stamper who is just starting to collect supplies or someone who just wants a clean and simple card. Isn’t that the great thing about stamping?

This stamp set is just so cute with it’s 2 step images and it’s great with it’s all occasions sentiments.

Here is a quick video for you and a PDF too that you can print with a complete supply list and step by step instructions.

Step It Up Series 1 – Nuts About Squirrels Card #1 Video Tutorial

Step It Up Series 1 – Nuts About Squirrels Card #1 Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! and then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the second card in this series with you.

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There is still time to get your favorite Sale-a-bration items before they are gone! Why not place an order today and get your favorites?

It’s also the last day to get your Sale-a-bration Starter Kit for just $99!

When you choose this option you’ll receive not only $125 in product but also a Bundle from our Mini Catalog list and start receiving a 20% discount on your favorite products from Stampin’ Up!. It’s the best Kit in the catalog!!! and That’s almost a $200 value for just $99 plus tax. Click HERE to learn more.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Nuts About Squirrels (156475)

Inks: Early Espresso (147114), Pumpkin Pie (147086), and Sahara Sand Classic Ink (147117)

Paper: Cajun Craze (119684) and Very Vanilla Card stock (159276)

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Delicate Dahlias Triple Stamping Technique Card

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Whoo hoo, I’m back. After several days of computer issues I’m happy to say I can share this fun project with you. Don’t you hate it when technology isn’t playing nice? So without further fan fare here is the project using this simple fun technique that packs a wow.

I just love this stamp set with it’s beautiful 2 step images and all occasions sentiments. I’ve used one of my favorite In Colors, Pale Papaya for the flowers and teamed it up with Calypso Coral for a two tone effect.

You can check out my video showing you how I made this card.

I’ve also got a printable PDF for you with the complete supply list and measurements, so you can make some of this card too.

Delicate Dahlias Triple Stamping Technique Card PDF

Enjoy!

Remember, Sale-a-bration will end on Thursday, September 30th so there are just a couple more days left to get your favorites!

And that means there are only a couple more days left to join and get a FREE bundle in addition to your Kit! That’s a fantastic deal for just $99. Learn more HERE about joining my group.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Delicate Dahlias (Sale-a-bration 156601)

Inks: Pale Papaya (155670/155671), Calypso Coral (147101/122934), Pear Pizzazz (147104/131160), Old Olive (147090/100531), and Early Espresso Classic Ink (147114/119789)

Paper: Old Olive (146970) and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Champagne Rhinestones (151193)

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Timeless Tropical Treats

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Love quick and easy treats? If so our Ombre Gift Bags might be just the think you are looking for since they make creating a treat quick and easy. I was inspired to create my own little gift bag by a swap that I received (you can see it HERE).

Make them up ahead and simply slide your goodie inside when you’re ready.

Bags are 4 3/4″ x 7″ so they’ll hold quite a bit too. This batch I whipped up for a little Team gift for our Meeting, I filled them with a sweet little treat for my along with a little something I picked up on the Maui Incentive Trip in May.

They were a hit for sure.

Want to see how I made them? I’ve got a quick little video tutorial and PDF for you.

Timeless Tropical Ombre Gift Bag Video Tutorial

And here is the PDF for you – you can print this off. It includes the video link too so you can easily find it again when you want to.

Timeless Tropical Ombre Gift Bag Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Timeless Tropical (151497)

Inks: Soft Succulent (155778/155779), Bumblebee (153116/153122), and Old Olive Classic Ink (147090/100531)

Paper: Vellum (101856), Bumblebee (115307), Pear Pizzazz (131201), Calypso Coral (122925), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Ombre Gift Bags (155479), In the Tropics Dies (151495), Tasteful Labels Dies (152886), Bark 3D Embossing Folder (155431), and In Color Jewels (155571)

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Brilliant Wings Easel Sticky Note Holder

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Need a quick and easy gift? Love to create 3d projects? If so you’re going to love this quick and easy sticky note holder that I created for my Maui Incentive Trip swap. Pop it into one of our little cello bags, add a pen and wrapped it up with some ribbon. Voila!

This cute little project uses our NEW Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper and it’s soft subtles shades perfect for spring! And of course the very popular Brilliant Wings Dies. I just love this die set since you cut multiple butterflies at one time. Makes things quick and easy. I did a trips and tricks video for this die to help you get the best results. You can see that video HERE.

Want to see how I made them? Why not check out my video tutorial? I’ll warn you they are a lot of fun to make and so easy, once you get started you may not want to stop. lol

Brilliant Wings Easel Sticky Note Holder Video Tutorial

And here is a PDF that contains measurements, supply list and step by step directions. As always I’ve included the video link on the PDF so you have everything you need once you get your supplies.

Brilliant Wings Easel Sticky Note Holder Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Enjoy the Moment (155523)

Inks: Basic Gray Classic Ink (149165/149166)

Paper: Hand Penned Designer Series Paper (155499), Mint Macaron (138337), Basic Gray (121044), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Double Oval Punch (154242), Brilliant Wings Dies (*155523), and Genial Gems (155500)

Other: 2 x 1 1/2″ sticky note pad

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Sweet as a Peach

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Today’s card uses one of the Suites from the Annual Catalog, It immediately drew my attention with it’s wonderful color pallet. After all I live in Georgia, so how could I resist a set great sentiments and images of peaches? We are the peach state after all.

I think you’re going to really like this Suite, so much so I’m going to be doing a class with it in August! I made today’s card for the Maui Incentive Trip card swap that I will be participating in this week. And really love the way it turned out using a simple sponging technique to create a two tone effect on the fruit and branches.

And it’s a fun fold too! So why not check out my video tutorial and see what you think?

Sweet as a Peach Joy Fold Card Video Tutorial

And of course I’ve whipped up a PDF tutorial for you with the complete supply list, measurements, and step by step directions too.

Sweet as a Peach Joy Fold Card Tutorial PDF

Pinch me… I can’t believe we’re in Maui!

And on a personal note since today is the first day of the Maui Incentive Trip I wanted to share the little package that I received last month with our travel documents.

This little package contained a Maui pin, along with our name tags, luggage tags, travel wallet with paperwork, and masks since Maui has a mask mandate still in place.

I can’t tell you how excited we are to be in Maui, courtesy of Stampin’ Up! And we wouldn’t be going if it weren’t for my amazing team, The Blue Mountain Stampers and my wonderful stampers, and customers. This will truly be a trip of a life time for us. So thank you again and stop back by, as I’ll be sharing some photos will you both here and on my facebook page with you as I’m able.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the cute little 3D project I made for the swap with you.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sweet as a Peach (*155050)

Inks: Pale Papaya (155670/155671), Calypso Coral (147101/122934), Pear Pizzazz (147104/131160), and Old Olive Classic Ink (147090/100531)

Paper: You’re a Peach Designer Series Paper (155686), Pale Papaya (155686), Balmy Blue Card stock (146982), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Layering Circle Dies (141705), Banner Pick a Punch (153608), Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels (151193), Sponge Daubers (133773)

*Sweet as a Peach Bundle (155823)

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Party Puffin Pop Up Box Card Tutorial

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I just love this little set, it has such cute images and sentiments for all kinds of projects. Today’s card uses our NEW In Color, Polished Pink, and it’s a very popular color, so it makes it a great choice to add to your collection of colors. I’ve teamed it up with one of my favorites, Coastal Cabana for a fun summer time feel.

Check out this cute little 3d card I made using a fun fold to create card with tons of dimension.

It has a signature panel on the back of the box

And it will fold flat for mailing. Cool, right?

Here is a quick video tutorial for you that shows you how I made this bright, colorful card.

Party Puffin Pop Up Box Card Video Tutorial

And of course, a PDF with a complete supply list, the measurements, and step by step insturctions too.

Party Puffin Pop Up Box Card Tutorial PDF

If you love this set as much as I do, you’ll be happy to know that I’ll be highlighting this set in my July Card Class. Did you know you can get my classes for free each month when you place a minimum order using my Host Code? Check out my calendar of events HERE to learn more about my classes.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Party Puffin (155054)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black (132708/133456) and Coastal Cabana Classic Ink (147097/131164), Polished Pink (155520), Pool Party (154894), Pumpkin Pie (154897) and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (154883)

Paper: 2021-2023 In Color Designer Series Paper (155641), Coastal Cabana (122925), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories:

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Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code If you order Online make sure your profile information is up to date and you’ve allowed me to send you your free gift, and you’ll receive the new 2021-2023 In Color Swatches

If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No worries, I’ll still send you your free gift. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!

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Sweet Ice Cream Thank You Card

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Today’s card is one I created to share during our OnTour event. I wanted to show case the NEW 2021 In Colors that I had just received during PreOrder. Here is what I came up with.

I like the way the card turned out. I used the Basic Borders Die to create a “table cloth” since I thought the Soft Succulent gave off a vintage vibe. I’m really loving the Evening Evergreen since it can be used as a neutral color like I did here.

I’ve whipped up a quick video tutorial for you. This is a two step stamp set and so you’ve got all kinds of options.

Sweet Ice Cream Thank You Card Video

Sweet Ice Cream Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

So what do you think? Is this a set that you’d enjoy creating with? Did you know that the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set is being highlighted in my May Card Class? Yep, and you can earn this class for FREE when you place a qualifying order in product. Attend my LIVE event or do the Online version the choice is your. You can click HERE to learn about this fun class option. But you’ll want to hurry since RSVP ends on May 14th.

Maui here we come!

On a personal note I wanted to let you know that Larry and I are getting ready for the Stampin’ Up! Maui Incentive Trip. Since this is a very special trip and we haven’t had a real vacation in many years, we decided to fully immerse ourselves in the experience. Starting this Thursday I plan on having blog posts scheduled for you to enjoy while we are gone, and if everything works correctly you’ll see them like normal. My regular office hours will resume on May 26th. I will check email, but I won’t be able to respond as quickly as I normally would. Stay tuned – I will share on face book group and when here I return.

If you are interested in setting up a Facebook or book party to take advantage of the extra Host Benefits we can get you started tomorrow. Please let me know before the end of the day Wednesday. This way you can have your party ready to go after the first of June if you’d like to gather with friends.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sweet Ice Cream (*158224)

Inks: Crumb Cake (120953/121029), Fresh Freesia (155611/155612), Evening Evergreen (155576/155577, and Polished Pink Classics Ink (155712/155713), Fresh Freesia (155518), Pale Papaya (155519), Polished Pink (155520) and Evening Evergreen Stampin’ Blends (155517)

Paper: Soft Succulent (131297), Pale Papaya (155668), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Basic Border Dies (155558) and Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials (155567)

*Sweet Ice Cream Bundle (156244) 10% off until June 30th

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If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No worries, I’ll still send you your free gift. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!