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Toile Christmas Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is one that I designed for my Team Retreat Shoe Box Swap and it was inspired by the card in the Holiday Catalog. Just goes to show, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel, you can just change it up a bit. This is what we call a CASE, or copy and share everything! lol

Inspiration can come from all places it doesn’t have to be just another card – color and patterns are all around us in our everyday lives. My daughter is always rolling her eyes at me when we are out shopping and I say “look there are flowers done in Terracotta Tile or like her dress years ago Calypso Coral! I love the fact that Stampin’ Up! keeps up with our color trends.

Here is the card – I just love cardinals so this was a set I just HAD to have!

I wanted a bold cardinal so for this project I used our Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends after paying around with the Watercolor Pencils and the Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink. The Disinktive stamp make this so easy to color since the shading is already there for you. You can see just how fast this card was to color with the Blends in my video.

Toile Christmas Shoe Box Card Video Tutorial

And here is a step by step PDF for you with everything you need to make this card.

Toile Christmas Shoe Box Card Tutorial PDF

While Christmas is a ways off – it never hurts to start thinking about your Holiday Cards – it always sneaks up on me! So let me make it easy for you to get ready for the holidays.

Watch for my Holiday Christmas Card Stamp A Stack and other classes to be posted soon to help you get ready. Stampin’ Up! will be making some changes and improvements to our website on September 10th and so I’ll be sharing everything after that.

Enjoy! And if you’d like to see the Holiday Catalog products in person, don’t forget I’ll be holding my 2019 Holiday Kick Off, September 14th – Drop in and play with some of the new goodies.

RSVP today to hold your spot! Click HERE for more information

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Toile Christmas (*150469)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456), Cajun Craze (147931), Cherry Cobbler (144598), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (144597) and Crumb Cake Light Stampin’ Blend (144582), and Color Lifter (144608)

Paper: Toile Tidings Gift Wrap (150436), Vellum Card stock (101856), Garden Green (102584) and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Christmas Cardinal Dies (*150640)

*Toile Christmas Bundle (152367)

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Free as a Bird Thank You

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I’ve become quite the bird watcher over the years here in Clarkesville, enjoying the hunt for just the right bird in my book as I learned about them. My son built some bluebird boxes years ago and they now dot our fence line around our house – we’ve been lucky enough to have at least a couple of them being used each season that I can watch as I sip coffee in the morning through out the nesting season.

So today’s card was created using the Bird Ballard Suite of products found on pages 90-92 of the 2019 Annual Catalog. The suite is filled with wonderful water colored images and soft colors which is right up my alley.

And since this set is perfect for coloring I reached for my Stampin’ Blends and started to create my own little bluebird.

While I was at it I figured I’d whip up a tutorial for you – so I’ve made a quick video and PDF so you can make some too if you want.

Free as Bird Thank You Card Video Tutorial

Free as Bird Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Why not give it a try and make one yourself? What type of bird are you planning to color?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Free as a Bird (*149468)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456), Calypso Coral (144045), Pool Party (144605) and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (144601)

Paper: Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper (149592), Whisper White Thick (140272), Calypso Coral (122925) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Triple Banner Punch (138292) and Layering Circles Dies (141705)

*Free as a Bird Bundle (151123)

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#imbringingbirthdays back in August with another tutorial

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I love sending out birthday cards to my family and friends and so today I thought I’d share with you the one I did for the gals for August.

Created with our rich Merry Merlot and Rococo Rose it’s a quick and simple card to make but still packs a wow with it’s easy to make daisy focal point.

Check out my video to see just how easy this card was to make

Daisy Lane Card August #imbringingbirthdaysback Video Tutorial

And of course here is the coordinating PDF printable version

#imbringingbirthdaysback August Daisy Lane Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some of the fun we had at our team retreat from last weekend with you.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Daisy Lane (*149325)

Inks: Merry Merlot (147112/147170) and Mint Macaron Classic Ink (147106/138331)

Paper: Merry Merlot (146979), Rococo Rose (150882), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Medium Daisy Punch (*149517)

*Daisy Lane Bundle (151118)

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To a Wild Rose July Thank You Card Tutorial

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Do you love bold color? If so you’ll love this wild rose card that I’ve made using the Bright Collection color, Poppy Parade. Not only is it bright and bold, when you team it up with a 2 step stamp set like To a Wild Rose, you’ll get a wonderful color with lots of depth. Check out this month’s Thank you card using the set.

Like it? This project is one of those that Stampin’ Up! has included in our quarterly Demonstrator resource, Stampin’ Success. I just changed it up a bit. I love the fact that we get tips and projects to help us grow as stampers and Demonstrators. And everyone who has placed an order with me in July will be receiving one of these cards!

Here is a quick video tutorial for you and a printable PDF so you can make some to.

To a Wild Rose Thank You Card Video Tutorial

To a Wild Rose Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: To a Wild Rose (*149453)

Inks: Poppy Parade (147050/119791), Basic Gray (149165/149166), and Shaded Spruce Classic Ink (147088/147165)

Paper: Poppy Parade (119793) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

*To a Wild Rose Bundle (*151073)

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Daisy Lane Watercolor Wash Tutorial

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It’s that time again another #imbringingbirthdaysback card – and while this card is being posted a bit later than I would like, I really like the way it turned out.

What do you think? I CASED this card from our Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator magazine with a couple of small changes. I really love this resource that I receive because I’m a demonstrator, our magazine is filled with ideas, tips and a lot more! I really look forward to getting it quarterly in the mail.

I’ve whipped up a quick video for you too.

Daisy Lane Watercolor Wash Card Tutorial

And of course I know you like to have something you can print off too – I always find it handy to have on hand. And no worries, I’ve included the video link too so you can find it easily again when you are ready.

#imbringingbirthdaysback Daisy Lane Watercolor Wash Card Tutorial PDF

And if you love this project did you know you can get an exclusive PDF tutorial for a boxed set using the Daisy Lane stamp set? Yep, it’s easy simply place a qualifying order and I’ll email you one. Make sure you have allowed me to contact you if you place the order in my Online Store so I can email it to you!

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Daisy Lane (*149325)

Inks: Pretty Peacock Classic Ink (150083/150090)

Paper: Pretty Peacock (150880) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Aqua Painter (103954), Pretty Peacock 1/2″ Scalloped Linen Ribbon (149751), Medium Daisy Punch (*149517), Gold Faceted Gems (144141), and Triple Banner Punch (138292)

*Daisy Lane Bundle (151118)

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Team Craft Time & More

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Tomorrow is my Team Craft Time, this is a monthly event where we gather and craft together – it is a free style event where anything goes and it’s a lot of fun. We simply bring what ever we are working on and enjoy each others company while crafting.

Want to see some of what my team has been working on? Here are some of the swaps from the July meeting earlier this month everyone shared.

These first two cards use the Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper (149478) and the Memorable Mosaic Stamp Set (149226)

Don’t you love the new Timeless Label Punch (149516)? It not only coordinates with this stamp set, but it’s a great punch for all kinds of sentiments and comes in a Bundle too so you can save 10% when you purchase the stamp set and punch together!

And here is a lovely card made with the Magnolia Blooms stamp set (152729) found in our Experience Creativity brochure.

This brochure is filled with wonderful stamp sets and getting started bundles that are perfect for the new stamper, but great for the avid stamper too since products coordinating with items from the 2019 Annual Catalog, like this stamp set.

And here are two cards using the Butterfly Gala stamp set (148580) – LOL the swappers were surprised to see they were both inspired by the same project this month!

This first one is done in Grapefruit Grove

and this second one is done is 2018 In Color, Call Me Clover

And this final card is a Inside Block, fancy fold card using the Beauty Abounds stamp set (148726).

Such a fun card and we’ll be learning how Pat made this card during our August meeting – Sharing is the best!

Here are a couple of more pictures from the July Meeting where we always do some Make n’ Take projects and celebrate achievements together

Sound like fun? Why not join us?

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Getting Started with the Stamp Cleaning Pad

Have you seen this great new option for cleaning our stamps? I LOVE this particularly for our Photopolymer stamps since it helps clean those tough stains that discolor our stamps and make it harder to see through them. Check out my quick video showing you more.

Getting Started with the Stamp Cleaning Pad & Refill Video Tutorial

So what do you think? I think it’s a great add on to our Simply Shammy and Stampin’ Scrub cleaning options. Our Stamp Cleaning Pad (147047) is a great deal at just $7.50. You’ll make to make sure you order the Refill (149661) when you order your pad so that you don’t have to worry about running out of this great cleaning option.

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More Paper Pumpkin Fun & a Sneak Peak of August’s Kit

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The A Little Smile Kit was so much fun and it was slam packed with lots of things to use once the projects were made that I could resist do some more cards – so this time I reached for my Whisper White Note Card and started stamping.

I’ve made two of these already, but thought I’d take a picture of just how much I still have to work with from the kit.

Want to make some of these yourself? Here is a quick PDF for you.

Paper Pumpkin June 2019 A Little Smile Note Card Tutorial PDF

And I’ve whipped up a quick video for you too.

Paper Pumpkin June 2019 A Little Smile Note Card Video Tutorial

I hope you’ve enjoyed the alternate projects I’ve shared with you for June’s Paper Pumpkin. These kits are great for all ages and make wonderful gifts too since they contain everything you need to start crafting.

August Paper Pumpkin & NEW Add On Option!

What’s the old saying? Variety is the spice of life? At Paper Pumpkin, we like to mix things up and keep the crafting experience fresh and fun. Stampin’ Up! plans each kit carefully, allowing you to experience as many different creative options as possible. With this in mind, Paper Pumpkin will be bringing an elegant fall gift packaging kit to you this August.

Now, it’s no secret that our we love card making. That’s why in August Stampin’ Up! has decided to bring you the best of both worlds with the Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle. This coordinating product will allow you to turn your Gift of Fall gift packaging into cards in an easy and inexpensive way.

August Kit Information

  • Makes 6 fall-themed gift bags
  • Makes 12 fall-themed gift tags
  • Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Merry Merlot, Mint Macaron, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, and Soft Suede

Get a Sneak Peek –

Add-On Information

  • Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle (item 152885)
  • Price: $10.00
  • Includes 24 card bases of 2 different designs with coordinating envelopes (note card size)
  • Product dimensions
    • Cards: 5″ x 3-1/2″
    • Envelopes: 5-1/8″ x 3-5/8″
  • Available August 1, while supplies last
  • This option is Not included with an August Paper Pumpkin subscription and must be purchased separately

Important note: The Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle is not needed to complete the August kit projects.

Here is a printable flyer for you:

And when you join Paper Pumpkin you can attend my monthly Paper Pumpkin Craft Time

Not sure? Why not come to my Paper Pumpkin Craft Time this Tuesday, July 23rd and give it a try? It’s just $5 or FREE when you subscribe that day! Click HERE for more information about my Calendar of Events.

Got questions? Feel free to email me at StampwithJini@gmail.com

Supplies:

Stamp Set: A Little Smile (Paper Pumpkin June Kit)

Inks: Coastal Cabana (147097/131164) and Crumb Cake Classic Ink (147116/121029)

Paper: Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (131527), Crumb Cake Card stock (120953), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

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Back on Your Feet Fun

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Yesterday, I shared with you some of the cards that my team created for the shoe box swap at our Team Retreat – today I’ll be sharing mine along with the video tutorial so you can make some too if you’d like.

The Back on Your Feet stamp set found on page 83 in our 2019 Annual Catalog contains such cute images I couldn’t resist it, after all it seems like I’ve been need of get well cards lately.

And the little turtle image brought back childhood memories – Did you have a pet turtle growing up? I know I had the whole set up plastic dish with the island and palm tree you could place in the center – my little guy was always getting out. Sigh…. what simple pleasures.

Any how here is my card.

I just love the NEW Pigment Sprinkles in our exclusive Stampin’ Up! Colors!!! I knew as soon as I saw them I wanted to play with them at the team retreat while I had some dedicated crafting time – and they don’t disappoint with their bright bold colors!

Here is my video tutorial so you can see how I created this card.

Back on Your Feet Card Video Tutorial

And if you are like me you always like a printed version

Back on Your Feet Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Back on your Feet (149385)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708/133456), Soft Sea Foam (148059), Soft Suede (147273), and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs (147938), and Color Lifter (144608)

Paper: Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (149612), Granny Apple Green (146990), Soft Suede (115318), Shaded Spruce (146981), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Pigment Sprinkles (149663), Aqua Painter (103954), Stampin’ Spritzers (126185), Layering Ovals Dies (141706)

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To A Wild Rose Thank You Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is one that I created to mail out for my June Thank Yous. I chose the To a Wild Rose stamp set because it has wonderful bold floral images and sentiment in a beautiful font, so I knew it would make a great stamps, ink, and paper card!

To A Wild Rose Stamp Set image

And while it does come in a bundle (151073) with coordinating dies I think it’s a great stand alone set too. Perfect to get started if you are new to stamping.

This set is a two step stamp set so the color combinations are endless. Check out this card done in tones of Blushing Bride.

I love the soft tones of pink with Basic Gray, but then I love gray as a back drop in my home too. To me this combo has a vintage feel to it which is perfect for the wild rose. What do you think?

If you’d like to see how I created this card you can check out my video tutorial

To A Wild Rose Card Video Tutorial

And if you’d like to make this card yourself – I’ve got a PDF tutorial with a complete supply list for you so you can print it and order what you’ll need.

To A Wild Rose Card Tutorial PDF

Wow, it’s been a full week of tutorials – and I’ve got tons more to share, so if you missed some why not poke around in my past blog posts and check them out? And if you love video tutorials and want to get notification of when I share them, why not CLICK HERE to get information when I post on my YouTube Channel? Or you can sign up to receive my blog posts delivered right to your inbox by clicking HERE.

Enjoy!

And then plan to stop by next week when I’ll be sharing my project from my Team Retreat earlier this month and more!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: To A Wild Rose (*149453)

Inks: Blushing Bride (147100/133157), Basic Gray (149165/149166), and Mossy Meadow Classic Ink (147111/133651)

Paper: Blushing Bride (131198), Basic Gray (121044), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

*To a Wild Rose Bundle (151073)

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Above the Clouds

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Today’s project was one that I did with my team when I returned from OnStage back in April, unfortunately it got buried under a pile on my desk so I’m didn’t share it with you as early as I wanted to.

So without further adieu, today’s card uses one of my favorite bundles from the NEW 2019 Annual Catalog – after all I can never resist a punch! And this set is filled with wonderful clean images and sentiments.

Check out this quick and easy card using the two step stamp – the sentiments are perfect for this time of year, since I needed a graduation card.

I’ve made a quick video tutorial for you and of course a PDF too! Why not check them out?

Above the Clouds Card Video Tutorial

Above the Clouds Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And then stop back by tomorrow for my June Thank You Card Tutorial using the To A Wild Rose stamp set. Whew! it will be a full 5 days of videos and tutorials this week.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Above the Clouds (*149404)

Inks: Calypso Coral (147101/122934), Gorgeous Grape (147099/147164), Balmy Blue (147105/147168) and Crumb Cake Classic Ink (147116/121029)

Paper: Whisper White Thick Card stock (140272) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Hot Air Balloon Punch (*149520), Whisper White Baker’s Twine (124262), and Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins (148561)

*Above the Clouds Bundle (151135)

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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 contact you (If you chose no contact in the past you’ll need to call 1-800-Stamp Up to have them change your profile for you.)

The Holiday Catalog is right around the corner and I won’t be able to mail you one if you have chosen no contact.