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Team Time fun with the Come to Gather Suite

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Last week I held my monthly Team Meeting, it is one of my favorite days of the month. We gather, share, stamp, and enjoy time with each other. I’m blessed with a wonderful team that is also a great group of stampers. Because we all have been stamping for different lengths of time and have different styles, I always look forward to seeing what they have been creating.

Want to see? The theme for our swap this month was fall and none of the projects disappoint!

Here is a great treat box with a drawer that slides out

filled with a banana Twinkie, yum.

And a cute little sticky note holder using our Stitched Nested Label Dies.

And here is a quick and easy wrap for some mini chocolate bars – the sentiment is from the Painted Harvest stamp set found in our Annual Catalog.

And a few more cards

Pat created this next project using our Copper Embossing Powder and the trifold card measurements I shared with you earlier

And this final card uses our Gift of Fall Add On Note Card, the coordinating Paper Pumpkin stamp set, along with the Seasonal Layers Dies and Rectangle Stitched Dies.

I love the way that our Paper Pumpkin Kits coordinating with our products, allowing us to have even more options.

And of course every team meeting includes celebrating accomplishments, stamping, and learning new things too.

We’ll be heading off to our Stampin’ Up! #OnStage event this weekend, a first for many on the team, so you’ll want to stop back by to see what that’s all about. Stampin’ Up! events are always a lot of fun, a chance to meet others who love to stamp, and learn new things, and of course prize patrol is always a hit with everyone! Stampin’ Up! is always generous with its demonstrators.

Does this sound like something you would enjoy? If you love to stamp and would like to get a discount on your supplies, why not consider joining my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers?

What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?

That’s the name of our stamping community. We 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
  • Monthly Crafting Day
  • Monthly Lunch & Learn
  • Recognition & Incentives
  • Training available for private parties, 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 face book 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 hobbyist 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.

And there is NO Obligation when you purchase your starter kit – Join the Blue Mountain Stampers and see what it’s all about!

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To Every Season Thank You Card

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I do love a stamp set that has great images for both cards and treats, add the fact that it has punches and it’s sure to be on my wish list. Today’s project is a thank you card that I’ve whipped up using the To Every Season Bundle’ fall option.

I’ve chosen to highlight our Terracotta Tile 1/2″ Scallop Ribbon on this project since I love the look and feel of this ribbon AND I love the fact I can get it in all 5 of the 2019-2021 In Colors!

Here is the card I created for my November Thank You cards.

While right at the moment it feels like winter here in North Georgia with our 20 degree wake up this morning, it really is fall. In fact the leaves on the mountain sides are simply beautiful right now and were at their peak I think. After our late 90 degree weather and this early blast of arctic cold I think mother nature is a bit confused.

Any how would you like to see how I made this card? Why not check out my Video Tutorial?

To Every Season Thank You Card Video Tutorial

And here is a PDF tutorial for you with the complete supply list and step by step directions.

To Every Season Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: To Every Season (*150531)

Inks: Crushed Curry (147087/131158), Terracotta Tile (150086/150093), and Merry Merlot Classic Ink (147112/147170)

Paper: Terracotta Tile (150884), Merry Merlot (146979), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Every Season Punch Pack (*150670), Terracotta Tile 1/2″ Scallop Linen Ribbon (149705), 1 1/2″ Circle Punch (138299), Story Label Punch (150076), Metallic Pearls (146282), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*To Every Season Bundle (153051)

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Holiday Catalog Kick Off Gather Together Make n Take

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It finally feels a little bit like fall here in North Georgia with some cooler temperatures, while it is still in the 80s there’s a hint of cooler weather coming our way. And after spending the evening last night with my daughter and her band, watching them and the other county’s High School bands perform their half time shows it feels more like fall to me too.

Check out this fun fall card that we make using the Come to Gather Suite of products found in the Holiday Catalog.

This suite is filled with those colors that make us think of fall and I’m loving the Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack with it’s rich satin edge ribbon and linen thread – perfect for a range of products.

Today’s card uses the Brick & Motar 3d Embossing Folder to create some texture and interest in the background. Our embossing folders are perfect for this and make it quick and easy too.

Want to see how this card comes together? Check out my video tutorial and of course a printable PDF too.

Gather Together Card Video Tutorial

Come Together Holiday Catalog Kick Off Card Tutorial PDF

And today I thought I’d also share some photos from before the event and my classroom. You can see more photos on face book HERE – why not stop by, check them out and like my page?

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gather Together (150589)

Inks: Crushed Curry (147087/131158) and Early Espresso Classic Ink (1147114/119789)

Paper: Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (150454), Early Espresso (119686), Cajun Craze (119684), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Brick & Motar 3D Embossing Folder (149643), Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack (150456), Stitched Nested Label Dies (148551), and 3D Embossing Folder Plate (149658)

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Gather Together Mini Shipping Treat Box

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Today’s treat box was created special for my Holiday Catalog Kick Off last Saturday and it will filled with some chocolate goodies. I had a lot of fun making them for my guests.

Any how here is the treat – a made with one of our Mini Shipping Boxes, so it will hold quite a bit.

Clearly I had a thing for caramel when I was shopping since when I started filling the boxes I realized I’d picked up 4 different kinds. Or maybe it was because I was looking at the color coordinating packaging! LOL! Do you ever do that?

I really love how these treat boxes turned out and I can’t wait to share the fun technique for creating these wonderful little leaves and stamping on the wood element pieces that I used to decorate the box. No inky fingers! Ahh….. the magic of stamping.

Why not check out my video tutorial? Not only will you see just how easy these treats were to make but I’ll share a couple of tips and tricks with you too.

Gather Together Mini Shipping Box Video Tutorial

So what do you think? If you’d like to make some fall treats like this I’ve got a PDF with step by step instructions that goes with my video and it contains the complete supply list for you too.

Gather Together Mini Shipping Box Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing one of the cards we made, along with tutorials too!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gather Together (*150589)

Inks: Soft Suede (147115/115663) and Pretty Peacock Classic Ink (150083/150090)

Paper: Mini Shipping Boxes (149492), Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (150454), Cajun Craze (119684), and Crumb Cake Card stock (120953)

Accessories: Gathered leaves Dies (*150662), Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack (150456), and Tags & Feathers Elements (150455)

*Gather Together Bundle (153036)

**Suite of Products Bundle (153484)

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Harvest Takeout Treat Video Tutorial

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Do you love making treats for family and friends? If so you are going to LOVE this adorable little box made with the Takeout Treat Thinlits Dies. It makes treats sooooo quick and easy.

Check out these little Harvest Takeout Treats I made recently for my Stamp A Stack class last week. Wouldn’t they be cute adorning your Thanksgiving table?

They are small but they hold just the right amount of chocolate – I filed mine with these Lindor Truffles. Yum and the wrappers matched my color choice which was a nice coincidence too. LOL!

Here is my final tutorial for you this week

HARVEST TAKEOUT TREAT VIDEO TUTORIAL

And of course my PDF too.

Harvest Takeout Treat Tutorial PDF

enjoy!

Tomorrow is the final day of OnStage here in Orlando and it’s been a blast so far. I hope I’ll be able to share some pictures when I post next week so you can see what I’ve been up too.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Tree Rings (143961/143964), Itty Bitty Greetings (146664/146667), and Painted Harvest (144783)

Inks: Soft Suede (147087), Crushed Curry (147115) and Shaded Spruce Classic Ink (147088)

Paper: Joyous Noel glimmer Paper (147817), Soft Suede (115318), Crushed Curry (131199), and  Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Takeout Treat Thinlits Dies (147927), Leaf Punch (144667), and Sprig Punch (148012)

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#imbringingbirthdaysback with the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set

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Today’s card is the one I designed for my November Birthday cards that I’ll be sending out today. This birthday card uses a fun technique that is one of my favorites to create fall colored leaves. It is called the Baby Wipe Technique.

This card layout is also one of my favorites since it is clean and simple but still packs a wow. And with the Baby Wipe Technique everyone will wonder how you created leaves with fall color too.

I’ve whipped up a quick tutorial so you can recreate the Baby Wipe Technique for your projects!

Baby Wipe Technique Video Tutorial

And if you want to make some of these cards here is my video showing you how the card is put together too.

Rooted in Nature Card Video Tutorial

Prefer a document? Here is a PDF containing all the measurements and step by step directions for putting your card together.

Rooted in Nature Birthday Card Tutorial (printable) PDF

I’ve got lots of tutorials coming up for you next week so make sure to stop on by and check them out.

Enjoy!

#imbringingbirthdaysback in 2019

And if you would like a birthday card too – I’m compiling my list now for 2019! So why not email me your name, address, and date of birth? No need for the year since we’re all 29!!!

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Rooted in Nature (*146479/146482)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink & Reinker (147083/119788), Cajun Craze (119790) and Pumpkin Pie Classic Reinkers (105229)

Paper: Pumpkin Pie (105117), Cherry Cobbler (119685)  and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220)

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It’s a Happy Harvest with Country Home

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Today’s cards all use the Country Lane Suite of products from the 2018 Holiday Catalog. This Suite is filled with wonderful products that you won’t want to miss out on. I immediately fell in love with the Tin Tile Dynamic Embossing Folder and the Galvanized Metal Paper.

You’ll want to check out this quick video sharing this new product and some techniques that can be done with it.

And who doesn’t love more options for our Stampin’ Blends? You’ll want to be sure to look for the 6 new colors being offered in the Holiday Catalog to add to your collection HERE. LOVE my blends – they make coloring so smooth and easy! If you haven’t tried them already, why not pick your favorite color or two and give them a try?

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Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Country Home (147678)

Paper: Country Lane Designer Series Paper (147804) and  Galvanized Metallic Paper (147805)

Accessories: Tin Tile Dynamic Embossing Folder (147906) and Chicken Wire Elements (147807)

 

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Tips for using the Painted Harvest Stamp Set

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Today’s card is made using the Painted Harvest Stamp Set and there are a couple of things that will make you more successful when you use this set. So today not only will I be sharing the tutorial for the Holiday Catalog Kick Off Make n Take, but I’ve also got a little video for you sharing some basics for this stamp set.

First here is the card that we made.

I love the way that this set has a built in watercolor feel to it – and it has quickly become one of my favorites to use with it’s pretty font. I used Fresh Fig for the flowers on this card and love the richness of the color.

Want the instructions to make this card? Well here is the tutorial

Painted Harvest Card (printable) PDF

The flowers are  fun to stamp, but I recommend completing one before moving on to the next so you remember your lining up point easier.

Tips for Using the Painted Harvest Stamp Set Video Tutorial

So what do you think? Easy tip right? And good news this set comes with a coordinating Leaf Punch (144667) so it comes in a Bundle (146021) too!

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Painted Harvest (144783)

Inks: Always Artichoke (126972), Crushed Curry (131173) and Fresh Fig Classic Ink (144082)

Paper: Always Artichoke (105119), Crushed Curry (131199), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (141706) and Regals Enamel Shapes (141681)

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Basket of Wishes

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It’s the first week of fall and we’re just beginning to feel a bit of cooler weather this week. The cooler mornings and days are coming tho for us. While I hate to see the end of summer I’ll look forward to not having the air conditioning running all the time.

These two cards are some I received in my swap using the Basket of Wishes stamp set found on page 49 of the Holiday Catalog.

basket-of-wishes

This set has got some wonderful sentiments along with some great images! Check out this first card that Jolene gave me.

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And this fun card Sandra made using the Kraft Rope Trim (141996).

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Stop on back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing more fun swaps I’ve received.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Basket of Wishes (142200)

Inks: Early Espresso (126974)

Paper: Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack (141642), Old Olive (100702), Delightful Dijon (13838), and Crumb Cake Card stock (120953)

Accessories: Kraft Rope Trim (141996),  Project Life Corner (135346), Layering Circles Framelits Dies (141705), and Petal Burst Embossing Folder (141493)

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It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your Demonstrator!!!

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Vintage Leaves

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Fall is fast approaching – some mornings there is a nip in the North Georgia Mountain air. And with Labor Day on Monday summer will be officially over. While I mourn the more laid back days of summer I also look forward to the change in the seasons – an of course a lower air conditioning bill. LOL.

Today’s card was given to me Terry, a fellow demonstrators. She’s added a bit of shimmer and shine to her rich Cherry Cobber Leaf by adding some Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder.

Vintage Leaves

Can you see it?

And isn’t it great that Stampin’ Up! helps us save 15% off with Bundles? You can find a money saving bundle (140235) for the Vintage Leaves stamp set and Leaflets Framelits dies on page 88 of our Annual Catalog. Whoo hoo! how great is that – Make fantastic fall projects and save too?

Of course, one of the great things about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is being part of a Team and being able to share what we love with each other. With the Holiday Catalog just launching it is a wonderful time to join Stampin’ Up! I’d love to talk with you and see if it is something you might enjoy doing. Why not drop me a line or give me a call and I can tell you all bout the benefits of joining my team, The Blue Mountain Stampers. We have such fun together. I know you’d enjoy it too. If you want to learn more – you can click HERE.

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Caring with Cards – September 15th at 2 p.m. (Clarkesville Library)

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Coffee & Cards – Tuesday, September 22nd at 10 a.m. – noon OR Thursday, September 24th at 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Class Fee $15; or FREE with minimum purchase

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Vintage Leaves (138802)

Inks: VersaMark Pad (102283) and Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink (126966)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685) and Very Vanilla card stock (101650)

Accessories: Leaflet Framelits Dies (138283), Circles Collection Framelit Dies (130911), Woodgrain Embossing Folder (127821), Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder (101930) and Heat Tool (129053)

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