Happy Thoughts to you!

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Well I don’t know about you, but I woke up to the wind howling early this morning announcing the latest cold front has arrived. The good news it it helped the roads dry before the cold temps arrived. Weather likes this makes me want to stay inside and craft. How about you? So today I thought I’d share some wonderful cards with you using our fabulous Sale-a-bration papers that you can earn through the end of the month for free with a qualifying order.

This first card uses the Happy Thoughts stamp set (154507) and teams it up with the Field & Flower Designer Series Paper (155223).

The sentiment has been punched out using the Story Label Punch (150076) and has been layered onto another that has been punched out of Basic Black card stock for a shadow effect. A bit of shine has been added with the Basic Rhinestone Jewels (144220) and Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon (144213).

This next card uses our beautiful Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155222) and the Best Plaid Builder Die (152720).

Our Layering Ovals Dies (151770) and Blushing Bride Metallic Ribbon (154283) highlight the sentiment – a beautiful card.

And finally a card created with our Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (155225) that has tons of texture.

Three embossing folders were used to give the banners different looks, Meadow Moments (153126), Ornate Floral 3D (1524725), and Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folders (152702) were used. Can you see them? The sentiment was stamped in Bermuda Bay Classic Ink and cut out using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690).

If you haven’t already you’ll want to check out this fun sentiment set, Happy Thoughts (154507).

It is filled with wonderful sentiments using some versatile fonts that coordinate with several punches too.

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Sale-a-bration’s A Touch of Ink

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

The A Touch of Ink stamp set (Sale-a-bration 155233) is another great option for you when you place a qualifying order during Sale-a-bration and you get to pick your free product. A Touch of Ink combines a set with wonderful all occasion sentiments, images and give you a 2 step option for adding color too.

You’ll want to check out these wonderful cards created with this stamp set – after all who can resist butterflies and hummingbirds! This first card uses our Blending Brushes (153611) to add a simple band of color as a backdrop of these lovely sketched images.

A bit of texture has been added to the Granny Apple Green layer with the Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder (153200) and the sentiment has been punched out with our new Double Oval Punch (154242) and added to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals to add some depth.

This next card uses the fun polka dot pattern from the Field & Flower Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155223) and sets the color pallet for the card.

I love the water color look the 2 step stamps in this set have – the shading is done for you with one quick and easy stamp.

How about a soft and sweet look? Done in Purple Posy and Blushing Bride this next card has a completely different feel due to the colors chosen. The sentiment has a shadow effect since the sentiment has been cut out with the Ornate Frames Dies (150664) and popped up for a bit of color behind it.

The hummingbird has been colored using our So Saffron and Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends for a bit strong coloring effect.

And how about the focal point being the flowers? I love the way this gives us just a hint of the hummingbird dropping by for a quick meal.

And today’s final card uses just the 2 step stamps to create this collage effect for this bright and bold card done in Gorgeous Grape, Pear Pizzazz and Mossy Meadow.

Quick and easy the Gorgeous Grape 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon (154572) adds a bit of color and texture to the card. So what do you think? Which card is your favorite? There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to card making. It’s part of what I love with stamping our color choices an create such different looks with the same stamp set and our options are unlimited since the coordination Stampin’ Up! gives us allows for endless options based on what we like!

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The adorable Darling Donkeys

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

If you haven’t already seen this adorable stamp set that is part of our FREE Sale-a-bration offering you’re going to want to check it out. The Darling Donkeys stamp set (Sale-a-bration 155264) is filled with fun images and a variety of sentiments for year round use.

And it is perfect for coloring with our Stampin’ Blends too or you whatever your favorite coloring method is. Check out these wonderful cards using this stamp set. This first card uses our In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (152494) to add a bit of texture along with the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder (149643)

And here is another card using the same pack of Designer Series Paper and the Stitched Nested Label Dies (149638) with a completely different feel to it.

This time the image has been teamed up with the Well Written Dies (151816) for a fun pop of color that sends a love filled message.

And this next cards use our different packs of Designer Series Papers that you can earn during Sale-a-bration too. This first one uses our Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155225)

It’s trimmed with our Rococo Rose Scallop Linen Trim (149704) giving it a pop of color and texture. Don’t you love the Ombre feel to this pack of paper? These next two cards use the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155222).

The little Butterfly Gems (152481) are so much fun and come in all 5 of our 2019-2021 In Colors. I love the fact they already have the adhesive on them, making them quick and easy to use!

Like fun folds? This next card has a little easel built in and uses our Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155223).

And this final card also has a fun element to it. Not only does it use our Linen Thread (104199) to create this fun farm yard look it, it’s also bright and cheerful with it’s pop of Poppy Parade pattern from the Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper that is part of the Berry Delightful Bundle (Sale-a-bration 157613).

And the way it opens is a lot of fun too! So what do you think? Like this set? I know you’ll want one to create wonderful projects too, but you’ll want to hurry and get yours today, since it is part of our Sale-a-bration selection that will be going away February 28th.

Want to check out some of the tutorials I shared with you earlier using the Darling Donkeys stamp set and Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper?

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Dragonfly Garden and the final Mix It Up Series Tutorial

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card is the final card to my 3 part Mix It Up series of tutorials. I hope you have enjoyed this concept that was introduced to us last fall at OnStage@Home. It’s a great way of creating quick and simple cards quickly since you only have to cut once and can create 3 different layouts.

Using the same supplies as the first two cards in this series makes this a great way to start building your stamping supplies too if you are new to stamping. Punches make everyone successful and they are quick and easy to use!

Here are my video tutorials and PDF for this card.

Mix It Up Series 3 Dragonfly Garden Card #3 Video Tutorial

Mix It Up Series 3 Dragonfly Garden Card #3 PDF Tutorial

So what do you think? Want to give it a try? This series of tutorials is a great way to jump start your creativity, so why not give it a try with your favorite bundle and Designer Series Paper? The options are endless.

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Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Garden (*154411)

Inks: Mossy Meadow Classic Ink (147111/133651) and Bumblebee Classic Ink (153116/153122)

Paper: Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297), Mossy Meadow (133676), and Bumblebee (153077),and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Dragonflies Punch (*154240) and Ladybug Trinkets (154299)

*Dragonfly Garden Bundle (156224)

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Another Fun Tutorial in my Mix It Up Series!

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

If you like quick and easy cards then this series of tutorials might be just the right fit for you. Whether you’re new to stamping or someone who has been stamping a while new tricks are always great.

And I’m loving this bundle, it’s so easy to work with, has wonderful sentiments for all kinds of occasions and has adorable little Ladybug Trinkets too! Not to mention the rich Designer Series Paper 6×6 stack which gives you lots of options.

I don’t want to delay sharing this second card in the 3rd of my Mix It Up Series, so here you go, here are my video and PDF tutorials for you today.

Mix It Up Series #3 Dragonfly Garden Card #2 Video

Mix It Up Series #3 Dragonfly Garden Card #2 PDF Tutorial

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Garden (*154411)

Inks: Mossy Meadow Classic Ink (147111/133651) and Bumblebee Classic Ink (153116/153122)

Paper: Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297), Mossy Meadow (133676), and Bumblebee (153077),and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Dragonflies Punch (*154240) and Ladybug Trinkets (154299)

*Dragonfly Garden Bundle (156224)

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New Mix it Up Series #3 starts today!

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Its a new week and a NEW group of cards for my Mix It Up Series. This week it is my third and final series of Mix It Up video tutorials using the Dragonfly Garden Bundle of products. If you missed the first two simply scroll on back through the blog posts to find them.

This card once again uses a limited number of supplies making it quick and easy to create. And the adorable little Lady Trinkets (154299) are too darn cute too.

Here are my video and PDF tutorials for you.

Mix It Up Series #3 Dragonfly Garden Card #1 Video

Mix It Up Series #3 Dragonfly Garden Card #1 PDF Tutorial

Enjoy! and then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing card #2 from this 3 part Mix It Up series of tutorials.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Garden (*154411)

Inks: Mossy Meadow Classic Ink (147111/133651) and Bumblebee Classic Ink (153116/153122)

Paper: Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297), Mossy Meadow (133676), and Bumblebee (153077), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Dragonflies Punch (*154240) and Ladybug Trinkets (154299)

*Dragonfly Garden Bundle (156224)

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Heal Your Heart

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Sentiment sets are great since they work with other stamp sets you already have and make quick and easy cards too. You’ll want to be sure to check out this FREE Sale-a-bration option when you order.

This set has lovely fonts and covers some of those tough cards we need to make.

Check out these lovely cards using this set. This first one teams up our classic black and white True Love Designer Series paper (154281) with a couple of punches making it a classic card.

And how about this card using the Golden Garden Specialty Designer Acetate (154557) and Dragonflies Punch (154240)?

Done in Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss and Bumblebee its a wonderfully warm card with its rich texture created with the Tin Tile 3D Embossing Folder (151801). And how about some Thank you cards too? This first one is made using the Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297).

For a completely different look this final card team up the sentiment with one of my favorite new 3D Embossing Folder, Seashells (154309).

Our new Blending Brushes (153611) were used to add color easily. The Opal Rounds (154289) add a bit of shimmer to the card. Don’t you love how color and simple choices make our cards feel so different? This makes a new sentiment set such a great choice as it changes things up so easily!

So what do you think? See the possibilities of using this free Sale-a-bration stamp set with your favorite products? Why not leave me a comment and let me know which card today is your favorite?

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Approaching Perfection

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s stamp set Approaching Perfection is another of our Sale-a-bration offerings that you can earn for FREE when placing a minimum order of $50. This set is filled with fun sentiments and simple images great for birthdays.

Want to see some fun cards using this set? Well you’re in luck I’ve got a great variety to share with you today. This first card in the bright cheerful colors of Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry and it uses our Stampin’ Write Markers for a quick and easy way to add two colors to the candle image.

It’s a great card for all ages.

Here is another fun card using the same Stampin’ Write Marker technique, this time in Misty Moonlight and Just Jade. Check out the Champagne Rhinestones (151193) adding a bit of sparkle to the candles.

This next card teams up the bold patterns from the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155223) to create this striking card.

And don’t forget our punches. Here the Balloon Bouquet Punch (140609) was used to punch some balloons from the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155222).

The balloons are tied together with our Misty Moonlight Baker’s Twine from the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack (153620) found in the Annual Catalog. I just LOVE how we can mix and match our products and they work together so well!

And these last two cards use color to highlight the wonderful sentiments in different ways.

How cool is that?

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Spot lighting Sale-a-bration’s Corner Bouquet

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Todays cards all use the Corner Bouquet stamp set that you can earn during Sale-a-bration with a qualifying order. This stamp set is great since you can team up these lovely images with your favorite sentiment sets.

Check out these lovely cards made using this stamp set. This first card is done a fun blending technique using our NEW Blending Brushes (153611) and the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155225).

I love the rich colors on this card and the Artistry Blooms Sequins add a pop of shimmer.

This next card uses a simple ink pad technique that gives your projects a 2 tone effect.

Simply ink up the image using the lighter color, here Mint Macaron was used as normal. Then use the second ink pad to tap the areas you want to highlight. Cool right? The lovely Very Vanilla Gold Metallic Edged Ribbon (144146) and Metallic Pears (146282) add a beautiful elegance to this sympathy card. Do you recognize the sentiment? Its from another stamp set you can earn, the Heal Your Heart stamp set (Sale-a-bration 155291).

And this next card is done in Just Jade and uses 3 of our Sale-a-bration products, can you name them?

The sentiment is from the Approaching Perfection stamp set (Sale-a-bration155282) and the polka dots are from the Flower and Field Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155223).

And how about this next card done in Bumblebee and Garden Green? I love the way the image is used to create a fun background panel.

This next card teams up the Corner Bouquet with the Positive Thoughts stamp set (151490) and is done in Rich Razzleberry and Smoky Slate.

And last but not least this rich card done in jewel tones uses the Dandy Garden Designer Series paper (154297) along with the Dragonflies Punch (154240) and Classic Labels Punch (141491)

So what do you think? Have a favorite? I know I can’t pick just one.

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More Berry Blessings

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

During this cold winter weather it’s always fun to see the bright reds and blues of berries in my local grocery stores. It’s a sign and promise of what is to come and warmer weather. I’ve had blueberry bushes in my yard for years and always enjoy seeing those little bell shaped blossoms. I was surprised years ago while sitting in our local extension service class learning how to install the bushes to learn all the benefits of those little sticks we were going to pick up. After a few years not only did our bushes at our old house beginning give a bounty of berries they were pretty year round too. Even in the fall the leaves turn bright red before they fall off. How about you? Are you dreaming of soft summer breezes and fresh sweet berries from the yard?

Check out these lovely cards made using the Berry Blessings Stamp set and Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 157613). This first one uses a fun fold and our Misty Moonlight and Balmy Blue.

And this next one uses Real Red to create these yummy raspberries. A bit of our Champagne Foil sheets and Basic Pearls adds a bit of shine.

And this last card is a fun way to use scraps,

So what do you think? Which card do you like best?

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