Fun Resist Technique & the Detailed Dogwoods

The end of Sale-a-bration is coming quickly on Thursday, February 29th

and that means our Free exclusive products will be gone along with the opportunity of joining my Team and getting the exclusive Glass Matt as part of your Kit

So today I thought I’d share a couple more cards with you using the Detailed Dogwood stamp set (Sale-a-bration 162953) and a quick and easy emboss resist technique.

I can remember the first time I saw this technique and it seemed like magic to me. Our image has been stamped in VersaMark and heat embossed with the White Embossing Powder. Additional stamping has been added to the background and then ink has been brushed on top of that. A paper towel is then used to wipe off the ink on the dogwood image. Voila! the image reappears easily since the embossing powder resists any of the ink. So simple but wow! Can you remember seeing a technique that blew you away the first time you saw it? Simple things like this make stamping so much fun!

And these next card uses our lovely Pebbled Path and Fresh Freesia for the color pallet of the next card.

I don’t know about you but I fell in love with Pebbled Path the first time I saw it. Such a great color that is so versatile. The image has been die cut using our Deckled Rectangle Dies (159173) to add a bit of texture. The lovely Pebbled Path 3/8″ Textured Ribbon (161632) and Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems (161288) add a bit of shine and elegance to the project.

So pretty and here in North Georgia the dogwoods dot our woodlands and landscapes during the spring. A reminder of renewal.

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Another fun Jungle Pals Card Tutorial

Last week I shared a tutorial for a birthday card using the Sale-a-bration stamp set, Jungle Pals Stamp Set (Sale-a-bration 162950) and as I mentioned I’ll be sharing another with you today!

My daughter’s birthday is coming up and she loves allegators and crocodiles since she was a little girl, so I just this was the perfect set for a her birthday card this year! After all who can resist these fun little animals?

And while she is no longer the child who was dreaming of marrying the crocodile hunter one day, I still get photos of her with the crocks every time she goes to the zoo or aquarium.

Want to see the card?

This card uses the Shaded Spruce from the Regals Collection Designer Series Paper (161642). I’ve teamed it up with the sentiment from the Artistically Inked stamp set (154542) since I like the clean font it used. The Granny Apple Green Stampin Blends (154885) makes the little guy bright and cheerful I thought and was a nice contrast to the Shaded Spruce.

Want to see how I created this card? I’ve got a video tutorial and PDF for you today so you can make one too.

Jungle Pals Card Tutorial PDF

My PDF includes the YouTube link, supply list, measurements and step by step instructions for your connivence. Print it off and you’ll have everything you need in one place.

Enjoy!

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Do you want to be one of the first to get a 2024 Annual Catalog?

I’m working on my 2024 Annual Catalog mailing now and will finalize it March 25th. If you have placed an order with me during the last 3 months, you’ll automatically get a copy.  And of course, if you place an order with me by March 25th you’ll also be included and receive a copy by mail. (Just a note: if you place your orders in my Online Store please make sure your mailing address is up to date and you’ve chosen me as your demonstrator so your copy can be delivered to your correct address.)

If you haven’t ordered with me recently, you can place an order with me now so you’ll be included in my mailing. Catalogs begin arriving Mid-April. Or if you prefer you can email me ([email protected]) and request a 2024 Annual Catalog. If you are not a customer that shops with me, the Catalog is still FREE, you’ll simply pay the postage. After I receive your email I’ll send you an invoice for the postage to be paid by PayPal.

Jungle Pals Birthday Card Tutorial

I immediately fell in love with the cute little animals from the Jungle Pals Stamp Set (Sale-a-bration 162950)

and couldn’t resist creating some bright and bold cards using this Sale-a-bration product. The fact you can also earn the coordinating dies makes it very versatile.

But today’s card is quick and easy since it uses simple stamping.

I’ve used the Subtles Designer Series Paper (161644) and the bold Calypso Coral stripe pattern. Did some simple coloring with my Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends (154881) and voila! A great birthday card for young and old.

Want to see how I created this card? Check out my video tutorial and the PDF below with a complete supply list, measurements, and step by step directions.

Jungle Pals Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

I’ve also included the YouTube link so if you print it off you have everything you need at your finger tips.

Did you know that Sale-a-bration ends on February 29th? That means there are only 6 more days to take advantage of this fun promotion to earn FREE exclusive Sale-a-bration products and more. Be sure to check out the new products that were added on March 1st too from our Mini and Annual Catalogs!

Enjoy!

And stop back Monday when I’ll be sharing another fun tutorial with you using this stamp set!

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Sale-a-bration’s Heartfelt Hellos

I love the fact that each year Stampin’ Up! does a two month event where we can earn FREE products. Not only are these products a lot of fun to earn, but they have helped me build my stamping collection over the years. I always love the sentiment sets since I can team them up with other things I already have so the Heartfelt Hellos (Sale-a-bration 162964) was a must have.

And the fact you can use it with our new Heartfelt Hexagon Punch (162888) makes it quick and easy to use too. Check out these two cards made using this set for Mother’s Day.

This first card uses the Sunny Days Designer Series Paper (162974) which has bold cheerful images you can use for all kinds of things including the coordinating Mini Catalog Bundle, Bright Skies.

This next card uses the soft and sweet Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162977) and some folding to create this sweet card.

The little Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136) and Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls (160449) add a special touch.

Don’t need a Mother’s Day card? The great thing about a set like this is you can simply swap out the sentiment for one that you need. Meaning you can make one design and use the card for multiple occasions something I find helpful when I’ve got a busy schedule. How about you?

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Flight & Airy Note Card Tutorial

If you love the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Flight & Airy you’ll enjoy today’s card.

The Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162977) set the color pallet for this soft and feminine note card. And it’s quick and easy to whip up a number of these cards with just one pack of the FREE paper too. I just love the Go To Greetings Stamp set (158763) with it’s lovely flowing script and different size sentiments. It’s a great stamp set to have in your arsenal of basic stamps whether you are new to stamping or a long time stamper sets like this are great.

And another great basic is our Nested Essentials Dies (161597) that I’ve used for this card since it has basic shapes in multiple sizes.

I’ve whipped up a quick video tutorial for you today along with the PDF that has a complete supply list, measurements, and more!

Flight & Airy Note Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another soft and lovely card this time using the Stippled Roses stamp set.

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Stippled Roses

Need a soft lovely stamp set with classic images? Love Roses? How about the Stippled Roses Bundle (162667) found in our Mini catalog

This set has some great sentiments for the ladies and to use for special occasions and check out the soft flowing font used to convey well wishes too.

Today’s card uses a quick and easy technique with our Blending Brushes (153611) and it’s a great way to add multiple colors to an image like this one. Simply ink up your brush and “pounce” onto your image to add the color.

You’ll want to start with the lightest color first so you don’t contaminate your ink pads with a darker color. This images uses Berry Burst, blackberry Bliss, Bubble Bath and Mossy Meadow to create this soft floral look.

The background has been dry embossed with our Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (154317) and the 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack (161635) gives it a bit of silver shine that is complemented by the Basic Rhinestones Jewels (144220). A lovely card for a special day.

Fun technique? Don’t you think?

Don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a card tutorial with you using our FREE Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Flight & Airy.

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Nature’s Sweetness Suite

Love nature, it’s colors, textures, and feel? If so you may enjoy the products found in the Nature’s Sweetness Suite Collection (162645) as this collection is filled with wonderful images, textures and a bit of foil too.

I shared some projects using the Notes of Nature bundle earlier (you can see them here) and today I’ll be sharing a project using the Lovely & Sweet Bundle (162627) found in the suite and more.

This card uses the love sentiment from the set and has a warm rich feel. The fun little Adhesive Backed Cork Rounds (162643) add a bit of texture to the card along with the dies and Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600). Don’t you love the die for creating a “note book” page? And here are two more cards using that Notes of Nature Dies (163203).

This first card has been done in Crumb Cake, Shaded Spruce and Mossy Meadow. The simple stamping and dies make this a great card that is quick and easy to do. And this next fun fold card uses the gold foil sheet from the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (162616) and stands up.

This fun fold will stand up on your desk. The dies add a bit of interest in this monochromatic card and the Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136) go perfectly with the sentiment. After all who doesn’t smile when they see a butterfly?

It’s a beautiful Suite and I love the fact that it contains images of the vanilla and cocoa plants too. Why not stop by my Online Store and check out the products in this suite today?

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Trusty Toolbox Dad Card Tutorial

Yesterday I shared some fun projects using the Trusty Tools Bundle (162723) and Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162978), today I’m going to share a quick and easy card.

This fun card takes full advantage of the lovely paper that you can get for FREE when you purchase this Bundle from our Mini. And if you have men in your life you’ll find yourself reaching for the coordination in products time and again. But you don’t want to wait too long since Sale-a-bration is while supplies last or February 29th this year.

Here is a quick video tutorial for you so you can see how how easy this card is to create. I’ve also given you a PDF with supply list so you can order the items you need. Measurements, video link, and more so you can create when your order arrives.

Trusty Toolbox Dad Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Trusty Tools & Sale-a-bration’s Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper

Woohoo! Coordination at it’s finest along with a great tool Bundle for the guys in our lives. Who doesn’t love that? Today’s cards not only the Trusty Tools Bundle (162723) but

they use one of our FREE Sale-a-bration products the Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162978). This paper is filled will wonderful images that our dies will cut out too! That makes it sooo easy to use and cards quick and easy too.

Like I said coordination at it’s finest! Check out these cards using these products. This first few cards use simple stamping and the paper to create the cards. Strips of different patterns were used to create this first card.

Along with our Lost Lagoon 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon (161171) and Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots (159082) making a quick and easy Father’s Day card. And this next card uses a score line to create a fun fold.

The card is a 4 1/4 x 11 inch card base that has been scored on the 5 1/2″ and then on the 10″ marks. The bottom 1 inch section has been folded up and the rich Pecan Pie 1/2″ Bordered Ribbon (161634) holds it in place.

This next simple stamping card uses the Patchwork Pieces Dies (161592) seen below cut your Designer Series Paper for you and adds a fun little stitched edge to them too.

Our little Adhesive Backed Cork Rounds (162643) add a bit of texture to the sentiment. Add the sentiment of your choice inside, like a birthday from the Biggest Wish stamp set (155052) and you’ve got a great masculine birthday card. And how about this next card that teams the products up with the He’s All That stamp set (159071) and the coordinating dies?

This card uses a quick and easy technique using our Stampin’ Write Markers to color the different parts of the sentiment. This technique is a great way to add multiple colors to images, simply use the side of the flair tip to color the sections you desire. Make sure to start with the lightest color first so you don’t mix colors on your marker tip. Then simply breath on the image to reactivate the ink and stamp. Yep, it really is that easy! This card is also a gift card holder making it a great way to give a gift too.

To create a pocket for the gift card simply cut your card base at 11 x 4 1/4 inches and then score at the 5 1/2 and 8 3/4 inch marks. Tear & Tape is a great adhesive for the top and bottom of the pocket to hold things firmly.

And for the final card today, that fun little die found in the Trusty Tools Dies (162722) that creates a little peg board for your projects.

The images from the Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162978) have been die cut for quick color and the bold sentiment has been fussy cut so it could hang on the board.

Whether your guy is a handy man or a tool collector, he’ll be sure to enjoy projects made with these products.

Remember, Sale-a-bration ends on February 29th, but for your best selection you’ll want to order now since items are while supplies last. And of course you can still join my team and get either additional product in your kit or the fun Glass Mat. Click HERE to learn more about my Team, the Blue Mountain Stampers.

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Soft & Sweet Sale-a-bration Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper

Have you seen it? The Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper from our Sale-a-bration selection? If you love soft and lovely colors that make you think spring, you’re going to want to stock up on this paper!

And the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162977) has wonderful little birds on one side too, with a more neutral or floral pattern on the back. Team it up with your favorite sentiment set that you need for the occasion and you’ll be set to create all kinds of products. I can’t wait to use the little flowers for Easter projects.

Check out these cards using this wonderful Designer Series Paper. This first card uses a 2 3/8″ Circle Punch (161354) to capture this little image

of the sweet little bird. I love the soft look of the Basic White background that has been embossed using the Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder (161473). A layer of Vellum Cardstock (101856) and vegetation from the Delicate Forest Dies (162679) done in Garden Green and Soft Sea Foam pull the colors out of the Designer Series Paper onto the card front. And of course a bit of Gold & Silver 1/8″ Trim Combo Pack (Online Exclusive 161633) adds a bit of shine. And how about this next card that uses the same sheet of images along with two more patterns to create this lovely card?

I just love the way the paper works together pulling out the colors from the floral sheet. And for this card the sentiment from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set (162882) has been punched out with it’s coordinating punch. (Remember if one of our items in a bundle is on back order you can order the items individually for now.). A bit of our Linen Thread (104199) adds some texture. And speaking of texture, you’re going to love our 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim (161637) used for this next card.

Simple strips of 1″ Designer Series Paper create the background for this lovely sentiment from the Go To Greetings Stamp set (158763) that has been cut out using our Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) and layered on our Boho Blue. This card is a wonderful way to use scraps up.

Like the paper as much as I do? If so you’ll want to get yours before Sale-a-bration ends or it’s gone.

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