Tune In to Retro Fun

Today’s cards use the Tune In stamp set (163633) and have a fun retro feel to them.

This stamp set has some fun all occasions sentiments and has a coordinating set of dies that includes some fun additional decorative options too.

This first card uses simple stamping and our fun new In Color, Petunia Pop that has been teamed up with Granny Apple Green for a cheerful card.

The little 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots (163389) add a pop of circular matt color and texture to the card too.

The next card uses the Tune In Dies (163637) to step up this card along with a fun Z fold.

Stamping done with the fun little images in Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Gorgeous Grape, and Coastal Cabana create a back drop and are used again for the screen pieces cut with the dies. And the Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems (163780) add a pop of shine to the TV dials, yes those that we used to get up and turn when we wanted to change a channel. LOL

So what do you think? Can you see the possibilities? Why not check out this fun retro bundle in our Annual Catalog.

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Country Birdhouse

I always enjoy this time of year with the birds gathering their supplies to build their nests. From the Swallows that return each year that swoop up dirt and water from around the yard to the Bluebirds that use the houses on the field posts that my son built years ago. The flurry of activity is always fun to watch. So today’s cards remind me of that spring cycle.

The Country Birdhouse Bundle (163401) is part of the Country Woods Suite of Products (163418) of products and contains all kinds of fun options to craft with.

This first card uses simple stamping to create the backdrop for this little blue bird. While the Dies were used to cut out the bird to create depth and the lovely flowers add some wonderful texture.

This next card also uses the new In Color, Peach Pie to create a fun panel card using the 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (163777) to add interest and shows off 2 of the paper’s patterns.

The House has been cut using the Purple Posy pattern from the pack and the bird has been colored using a third In Color, Summer Splash. You can also see the Shy Shamrock that has been used for the leaves. Making it 4 of the 5 New In Colors for 2024. Fun right? And of course the 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots (163389) add a pop of color and texture along with the Baker’s Twine Essential Pack (155475).

This last card uses the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (163393) and embellishment, Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls (163416) from the Suite to create a birdhouse with lots of texture. The Country Woods Designer Series Paper (163393) is wonderful with its wood images done in multiple varieties of wood and colors. You’ll want to be sure to check it out for all kinds of crafting projects.

The Country Birdhouse Bundle (163401) is a lot of fun and can create wonderful scenes for our bird loving family and friends. Why not stop by my Online store and check out the complete Suite? Or team up the Country Birdhouse Bundle (163401) with your favorite new products?

Don’t forget the June Bundle Sale starts today and you can save 20% off your favorite Bundles! Is the bundle part of a Suite that you love? To get the additional discount during the bundle sale simply use the individual item numbers found in the Suite to SAVE!!

Enjoy and of course please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

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Petunia Pop’s Unbounded Love

Have you seen the NEW 2024-2026 In Colors? Petunia Pop is one of our new colors, and as always shades of purple are extremely popular. This color is sure to please with it’s bright cheerful hue.

This card has a ton of texture since it uses products from the Unbounded Beauty Suite of Products (163390). The card’s background Basic White layer is dry embossed with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (163414), the 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (163777) has four great patterns that are all shown here along with the wonderfully elegant 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper (163771).

A bit more texture is added with a detailed die cut image from the Flowers of Beauty Dies (163375) and sentiment that has been cut out with the Unbounded Love Dies (163383) and popped up with our Stampin’ Dimensionals. While the layout is fairly simple the combination is quite striking.

Today’s card is another Monochromatic card and the 2024-2026 In Color Collection makes this a simple thing to do since we have assortment card stock packs, Designer Series Paper Stack, and Ink and Marker Bundles too!

So what do you think? Like the new Petunia Pop In Color? You can find all these colors and coordinating products in my Online Store.

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Alluring Azure Afternoon Sketched Butterflies

Today’s card is a monochromatic card that uses one of our NEW bundles from the 2024 Annual Catalog, Sketched Butterflies (163492). I love monochromatic cards like these since they make an statement with color.

And this card uses the lovely blue shade, Azure Afternoon and who doesn’t like blue and of course butterflies?

This card also uses the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600), to add a bit of texture to the background along with the detailed butterfly that has been die cut. The Tinsel Gems Four Pack (161623) adds a bit of shine is a great accessory with it’s four choices of popular colors.

This layout is so quick and simple with it’s large panels of color too.

The Sketched Butterflies Bundle (163492) has some wonderful sentiments too

making it a wonderful choice for your paper crafting collection.

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Another OnStage After Hours Citrus Blooms Tutorial

Yesterday, I shared the lovely watercolor card I made at OnStage in Houston during our After Hours event. Today I’m sharing the second of the three cards.

I love the linear look this card has and the combination of the 2024-2026 In Colors together.

What do you think? Like the color combination too? I love the soft color behind the sentiment we created with our Small Blending Brushes (160518). Here is how we made this card.

You’ll need the following supplies to make this card.

Supplies:

Paper & More

Measurements:

  • Basic White Thick Card stock: Cut 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″; scored at 4 1/4″
  • Peach Pie Cards stock: Cut 1 3/8″ x 3 1/2″
  • Pretty in Pink Card stock: Cut 1 3/8″ x 3 1/2″
  • Petunia Pop Card stock: Cut 1 3/8″ x 3 1/2″
  • Basic White Card stock: Cut 5 1/4″ x 1″
  • Basic White Card stock: Cut 4 3/4″ x 5/8″
  • Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (Very Vanilla): Cut 12″

Assembly:

  • Stamp the “orange” image onto Peach Pie Card stock using Peach Pie Classic Ink.
  • Stamp the “orange” image onto Pretty in Pink Card stock using Pretty in Pink Classic Ink.
  • Stamp the “orange” image onto Petunia Pop Card stock using Petunia Pop Classic Ink.
  • Adhere the 3 panels to the card front. Adhere the Pretty in Pink panel down first in the center and then space out the other two panels evenly on the right and left sides.
  • Using your Blending Brush add color using Petunia Pop, Peach Pie, and Pretty in Pink onto 1″ strip of Basic White Card stock.
  • Then using Petunia Pop Classic Ink and “diamond” image stamp stamp several times at an diagonal across the center of the strip as shown.
  • Adhere the strip to the card front about 1 inch up from the bottom.
  • Tie the Very Vanilla Baker’s Twine into a large bow and adhere it to the card front. The sentiment from the next step will cover the adhesive.
  • Using your Paper Snips cut a banner onto the right and left ends of the Basic White Card stock strip.
  • Stamp the sentiment “all the love” onto the strip of Basic White on the right end using Peach Pie Classic Ink.
  • Using Stampin’ Dimensionals adhere the sentiment on the the card front.
  • Stamp the inside panel and envelope as desired.

That’s it. Then stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the last card we made that night.

Enjoy!

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Here’s My 2024 Annual Catalog Basic Organizational Items

Today I’ve got some wonderful items to help make organizing your craft space easier for you while you’re waiting for those fun new colors and products to arrive. These are items I’ve been using for years and find them really helpful when I’m crafting.

Be sure to add some of our Standard Stamp Cases so that you’re ready to organize your Dies too. I’ll be sharing those PDFs tomorrow.

I’ve done this with each NEW Annual Catalog launch for years (you can find past items by looking under the organization category) and I hope you’ll find them useful too.

First, I’ve created a quick reference for the Designer Series Paper. I like this chart and keep it handy when I’m looking for the colors in the Designer Series Paper. Everything you need is on this one easy chart.

2024 Annual Catalog Designer Series Paper Chart PDF (updated 5/15)

Want a quick way to know what colors you have on the go? I love this purse sized inventory list for keeping my items handy, so I’m sharing it with you. It’s got all of our color families even the two In Color Families. Simply print, score, then fold to create a tri-fold reference chart that you can tuck in your purse. And if you’d like a visual of the color, add a small circle of the card stock for those that you have like I did here with a half inch circle punch above the name. Here is a photo of last years so you can see what I mean with the circles.

2024 Color Collection Tri-Fold Inventory Chart PDF

Tip: Make sure when you are printing this chart to turn the second side so that it prints upside down. That way both sides will be in the same direction when using.

LabelsLabels, Labels – I love labels and these make things so easy. I like to have everything consistent so with the NEW 2024 Annual Catalog. I have created new labels for my hanging file folders, Refill drawers, daubers, and the bottoms of my Classic Ink Pads.

Annual Catalog File Drawer Labels (Avery 5167) PDF

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing my Dies Case Organizational Items with you.

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2024 Annual Catalog Now LIVE!

Yippie! It’s here now you can get your favorite products from the 2024 Annual Catalog! You’ll be sure to want the NEW In Colors for 2024-2026 they are simply yummy. And you can purchase them individually, in assortments, or as a bundle. The choice is yours.

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Got questions? Just email me and I’m happy to answer any questions you might have. StampwithJini@gmail

And of course if you don’t already have a demonstrator and would like a copy of the catalog email me your name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one.

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Now Offering 2024 Color Coach Kits

The 2024 Annual Catalog is about to launch on May 1st so I thought I’d tell you about this new kit I’ve put together to get you started creating with the new In Colors and color combinations.

I love being able to reach for my Color Coach again to help me get inspiration. What’s a Color Coach? It’s a tool I use to help me choose the color combinations for a project. And am thrilled that Stampin’ Up! has offered us a digital format for creating them. Here is the one I’ve put together with some additions to what they’ve already given us.

This years Color Coach has all the colors found in the 2024 Annual Catalog and the combinations are different from last years kit, so it’s a must have for designing.

I thought maybe you would you like one too? So I’ve put together a kit and I’ve done all the work for you!

I’m now offering a limited number of the 2024 Color Coach Kits for sale!

This kit contains everything you need already copied, cut, and prepped. All you have to do is assemble in the way that works best for you!  Here is a picture of how I did mine.

This kit can also be used to create a book if you wanted to instead. You can simply place your order with me for the Memories & More 6×8 Albums (163883) and some refill pages (144205) to add to the kit.

I bet you’d like to know what my Color Coach Kit includes –

Kit includes:

54 Card stock pieces 3″ x 4 1/4″

  • 5 2023-2025 In Colors
  • 5 2024-2026 In Colors
  • 10 Regals
  • 10 Subtles
  • 10 Neutrals
  • 10 Brights
  • 4 Basics (3 come with card stock & label only)

9 Color Copies showing your color combinations:

  • 5 2023-2025 In Colors
  • 5 2024-2026 In Colors
  • 10 Regals
  • 10 Subtles
  • 10 Neutrals
  • 10 Brights
  • 1 Basics

Other:

2″ Ring

1 Cover laminated (front and back with rounded corners as shown)

Labels for Color Families

Pattern piece for punching

PDF with assembly instructions

Buy yours today! It’s easy, choose your option simply click on the button below.

Choose your option:

When you purchase a kit the assembly instructions will be sent by email and the kit will be shipped or picked up separately.

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Want the 2024 Annual Catalog and don’t have a Demonstrator? Contact me today. 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.

OnStage Swaps – Heartfelt Hexagon

today’s cards all use the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set (162882) and it’s coordinating punch the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch (162888).

This first card uses our retiring 2022-2024 In Colors and simple stamping to create a lovely birthday card.

And the bit of Linen Thread (104199) tied in a bow adds a nice little bit of texture. This next card uses the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper (Retiring 161640) to set the tone.

The Starry Sky 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (Retiring 159198) and Tinsel Gems Three Pack (161624) add a bit of shimmer to the sentiment punched out with the Lasting Label Punch (Retiring 158651) for a little different look.

These next three cards use the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder (162935) to create a subtle background for the sentiments. This first card is done in Sweet Sorbet and uses a strip of Gold Foil Sheets (132622).

While this next card teams the gold foil up with Very Vanilla and the Gold & Vanilla 3/8″ Satin Edged Ribbon (Retiring 159555) for a very elegant look.

And finally a monochromatic card done in Azure Afternoon and Starry Sky

A bit of the 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack (Retiring 161635) adds a pot of texture and shimmer with it’s stitched edge.

And on a fun note – I received my package from the Product Purchase Premiere from #OnStage Houston and am sharing my sneak peek video with you today.

So what do you think? Love the new items too? It’s just a peek of what’s inside the 2024 Annual Catalog! And as I am sure you can guess, being the first to see this new catalog or any of our new catalogs is a very exciting AND a  huge perk of being a Demonstrator – after all who wouldn’t want to be first, right? Add the fact that you’ll receive a discount on all these products and you can’t lose! If you feel this is a good time to join Stampin’ Up! and my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, you too can be first too!

Right now you can fill your Kit with products of your choice and then April 2nd can preorder new products from the 2024 Annual Catalog using your discount! How cool is that?

What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?

That’s the name of our stamping community. I enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. If you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!

  • Exclusive Team Resource Page – videos, PDFs and more
  • Exclusive Face book Group – A great way to share and connect with other team members and share
  • Monthly Creative Challenges
  • Swapping Opportunities
  • Team Retreats
  • Meetings – both local and online/virtual
  • Recognition & Incentives
  • Training available for workshops, clubs, classes and more!
  • Additional support and business coaching available

We have a very active group that share and answer each other’s questions on our Exclusive Facebook group.  If you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!

Hobbyists are welcome!

  • Did you know?  90% of my Blue Mountain Stampers are Happy Shoppers – purchasing for themselves, (along with their family and friends.)  That’s right…you can just get a discount on products you love!
  • We welcome the crafter who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
  • Everyone is welcome after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.

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More #OnStage fun and swaps

Today I’m sharing some of my swaps from #OnStage Houston using the Pets & More (Online Exclusive 163607) a set filled with fun animal images.

This set is a reversable set that allows you to use the both the back side and the detailed front side too. Check out these lovely cards using the set.

This first card teams up the set with the Doggone Friendly Stamp (162729) using it as a backdrop highlighting this pooch.

The sentiment comes from the Sweetly Scripted Stamp set (Online Exclusive 163600). A few of our Adhesive Backed Solid Gems (Retiring 161300) add a bit of texture . And next we have this fun little card with a cut out

that was created with the Modern Oval Punch (162234). The pup has been stamped in Pecan Pie Classic Ink and uses the stamp off method to create different shades. A bit of Linen Thread (104199) as been used to create some interest along with the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper (Retiring 161640).

And for the last card today here is a bright and cheerful card using a little Basic Rhinestones Jewels (144220) to add some bling to the colar.

After all Rhinestones make everything sparkle!

I think if you are a animal lover, you’ll love this set with it’s choices. And as someone who has just added 2 babies to our family I know it is a hit here in our house! Here is a picture of our pups Kona and Hana after their first official grooming at 6 months. The little one, Hana didn’t leave Kona’s bows alone long. lol

OnStage Houston was a lot of fun, yesterday I shared what we did the first day of the event, so today I thought I’d share a bit more. Of course the there was a lot of excitement as we got a copy of the 2024 Annual Catalog and our first peek inside the covers!

Swaps and swap boards are always a highlight of any Stampin’ Up! event.

And there were a lot of boards to get inspiration from

At lunch we got to play with some of our new products that are part of the quick & easy options from the new 2024 Annual catalog. A great new stamp sentiment set, Simply Said (163756) and our new Calming Creek Cards & Envelopes (163753), Labels & Layers (163764), and Fully Flowering Ephemera Packs (163762).

In addition we had an evening event to celebrate our achievements

and had a prize patrol for all attendees. The evening also

included some treats and a fun party afterwards – here was a view from our room. My husband was wondering what in the world was going on with all those flashing lights!

It was a full day to be sure with a lot of sharing, learning, and fun!

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