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Geared Up Garage & More

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Today I had my team meeting and we had a great time sharing swaps – Our theme this month was masculine and they were all fantastic so I wanted to share them quickly with you today too.

This first card has been teamed up with the Letters for You Stamp set (141968) which is one of my favorite items that is retiring this year, since it is perfect for all kinds of projects including samplers.

And how about this card using our Retiring In Color Trqnquil Tide? It also uses our Water Color Pencils to color the muscle car – yep they aren’t just for water coloring.

And here is a lovely birthday card made using the Gate Fold with an added belly band – If you missed out on the Story Label Punch during Sale-a-bration good news, it will be available again when the 2019 Annual Catalog kicks off June 4th!

Recognize the sentiment? It’s from the retiring All That You Are Stamp set (148664) found in the Occasions Catalog on page 2.

And here is a beautiful card made with the retiring Up & Away Thinlits Dies (142748) that coordinates with the Lift Me Up stamp set (142893/142896) that is also retiring.

The beautiful background was done in Blueberry Bushel stamped. The retiring Marbled Background stamp (143755/144772) has been inked up and then stamped off first before stamping again onto the Whisper White layer to give it a softer feel.

And here is a fun fancy fold card using the retiring Country Livin’ stamp set (141922/141925) and our Well Written Framelits Dies (148534).

I love the way this card opens to hold a gift card or special sentiment. And do you recognize the die used for the Well Written sentiment? It’s the Lakeside Framelits Dies (146351) that coordinates with the Lilypad Lake stamp stet.

This next card was made using the Best Catch Bundle (150605) ad the Crackle Paint Background stamp (148755)

And how about this card made using the Let it Ride stamp set (148765) and the Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder (143708). Pat made it in honor of Derby Day this past weekend.

And the final swap card of the day uses the Butterfly Gala stamp set (148580) and Everyday Label Punch (144668).


Like I said it was a lot of fun swapping and sharing – We always stamp together, learn and share.


And of course there are always door prizes

And we recognize and celebrate each others achievements with Team Gifts & More

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Country Livin’

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Do you sometimes put something you are working on aside and think – oh I’ll get back to that? I know I have a stack of things and I recently went through it to clean up my craft room. I was excited when I found this card that I did during a shoe box swap. I had not done a nice job as I wanted on some of the parts since I was in a hurry and so was going to fix it when I got home. LOL Fast forward…. you know how that goes.

Well I got it done with a few changes since it had been so long, but I really like how it turned out.

I’m afraid I don’t have any information on who shared this project, but I still love the original card that inspired me.

Masculine cards are always great to have on hand and this set is a particular favorite of mine for the guys in my life.

Well that is it for today – stop back by tomorrow when I will be sharing a fun little treat that you can whip up for St. Patty’s Day or other special occasion. Till then… Happy Stamping!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Country Livin’ (141922/141925) and Best Birds (141525)

Inks: Early Espresso (147114) and Soft Suede Classic Ink (147116)

Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Soft Suede (115318), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Blender Pens (102845) and Linen Thread (104199)

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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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Country Road & More

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I’m feeling a little bit country today and this set has a wonderful nostalgic feel to it for me and I almost missed it in the Annual Catalog. I’m a country girl at heart and grew up among the dairy farms of Wisconsin so these images remind me of my childhood and the country side dotted by red barns.

Today’s cards are done in our neutrals and make great masculine cards. This firsts card is done with Crumb Cake and Basic Black – a monochromatic card that is striking.

And this second card uses our new colors, Gray Granite and Merry Merlot along with the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper –

a bit of Silver Embossing and Silver Mini Sequins add a bit more texture to the card. Can you see the plants stamped in the background of the wheel and weather vain? It just adds a hint of interest and texture.

And how about this card done with the Artisan Texture, Enjoy Life and Stitched All Around stamp sets.

I love the way the Linen Thread is applied to the card strip – an easy technique, but it adds a lot of interest.

So, have a favorite? Why not leave me a comment and let me know which one you like and why?

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Country Road (147466/147469), Artisan Textures (146570/141781), Enjoy Life (148190),  and Stitched All Around (146629/146632)

Paper: Wood Textures Designer Series Paper (144177)

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Feeling a Little Bit Country?

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Then you’ll want to check out these wonderful cards created with the Country Livin’ stamp set. This set is filled with wonderful images evoking childhood memories and perfect for creating cards for our guys.

I love the way this fancy fold card uses the Wood Texture Designer Series Paper Stack (144177) to give you the feel of weathered barn wood.

And this card using the Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (141706) and Hexagons Embossing Folder (143231) has lots of texture. Do you recognize the sentiment?

It’s from the Pretty Kitty stamp set (141861/141864).

And this card teams up the Country Livin’ set with our new Gallery Grunge and Country Road stamp sets.

The Gallery Grunge set gives you all kinds of great images to create backgrounds and texture.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Gallery Grunge (146535/146538), Country Road (147466/147469), and  Country Livin’ (141922/141925)

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Rooted In Nature

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This stamp set is one of my favorite new sets found in the 2018 Annual Catalog which is why I decided to use it for my July Class – CLICK HERE for more information about this class.

Check out these wonderful cards using this suite of products – with dies, paper, and accessories to coordinate the options are endless.

Want the Rooted in Nature Bundle? Why not take my class? It’s FREE when you take my class and TODAY is the last day to RSVP for this class. We’ll be learning a new technique and fancy fold during class and who doesn’t love that?

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Can’t come the day of class? No problem, you will still get your kit and products along with tutorials so you can make the projects too when it is convenient for you!

 

Supplies:

 Stamp Set: Rooted In Nature (146479/146482)

Paper: Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper (146338)

Accessories: Nature’s Roots Framelits Dies (146341) and Nature’s Twine (146342)

*Bundle (148352/148353)

 

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Truly Tailored

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Today’s treat and cards were all made using the True Gentlemen Suite of products found in the Occasions Catalog on page 45. I really am enjoying this suite with the masculine colors.

Here is a little treat item I made

It holds Merci chocolates of course. Not too much, but just enough to satisfy the sweet tooth.

Here is a tutorial for you if you’d like to make some to.

Truly Tailored Merci Chocolate PDF

Now, would you like to see some of the fun cards that I made and received in Sherrie’s Shoe box  at OnStage?

I really like the way we used the punch alternating on the sides to create this fun card.

And here is one with a fancy fold

This suite of products is part of our Last Chance List – so why not check it out since our Accessories and bundle are while supplies last.

Last Chance to RSVP for April’s Card Class

During this event, you’ll make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)
Work at your own pace.
Everything is included except your favorite Adhesives
Cards are clean and simple designs AND you choose the sentiments
The class includes cards for birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, seasonal, and more.
Thursday, April 26th
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR  6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
 Class Fee: $15 (FREE with a minimum order at class)
Class to Go Option: $20
R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, April 19th
to hold your spot

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Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Truly Tailored (*145732/145735)

Paper: True Gentleman Designer Series Paper (145593), Chocolate Chip (102128), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Tailored Tag Punch (*145667), Tranquil Tide, Night of Navy and Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Markers

Other: Velcro Dots and Merci Chocolates

*Truly Tailored (146089/147752)

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One Wild Ride

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This past week was my brother in-law’s birthday and he is a Harley guy, so of course I reached for my One Wild Ride stamp set to create his card.

This set is great for creating masculine cards since it contains some wonderful images and fun sentiments. Want to make one for yourself to give to your Harley dude? You’re in luck you can check out my One Wild Ride Tutorial below.

One Wild Ride Tutorial (printable) PDF

Want some more inspiration? Here are a couple of more cards made with this set in.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: One Wild Ride (141721/141724)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931) and Smoky Slate Classic Ink (131179)

Paper: Silver Foil Sheets (132178), Basic Gray (121044), Cherry Cobbler (119685) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Sparkle Embossing Folder (141468), Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (141706), Bunch of Banner Framelits Dies (141488) and Stampin Sponges (141337)

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Nailed It On Stage Swaps & More!

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This past Saturday was Stampin’ Up!’s On Stage event – and can you say WOW! I was blown away by the swaps and NEW 2017-2018 Annual Catalog and think you will be too! Deborah and I hit the road for Savannah early Friday morning.

I’ll be sharing more about On Stage and the new goodies in future posts, but today I wanted to share with you a couple of the swap cards I made and some swaps I received.

This first card I made using the Swan Lake stamp set (142974/142977) and our In Color Dapper Denim. I used the Gold Wink of Stella (141898) to color the beak and add a little shimmer to the water. This stack of 2016 In Color Designer Series Paper #141408 is on the retirement list so get yours before its gone HERE).

Here are some more cards made with our Designer Series Paper Stacks which are all on the retirement list.

this first swap from Cindy uses the Baby Bear stamp set (141859) and the Neutrals Stack of Designer Series Paper (138435).

And this next one if is done in our Dapper Denim again. Barbara used the Custom Tee Bundle (144724) from our Occasions Catalog that is retiring.

And Karen created this classic color combo card using the retiring items Botanical Builders Framelits Dies (140625) and Tin of Cards stamp set (138946) and the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (138435). I’m really going to miss this set since I love the font and the size of the sentiments.

Dragonfly Dreams done in Peekaboo Peach! Love the way Michelle used the Basic Rhinestones (119246) for the eyes.

And finally my Nailed it swap – It was based on my son’s birthday card that I made earlier. You can see that card HERE.

You’ll find the complete supply list below. I can’t tell you how sad I am that this bundle won’t be available after the Occasions Catalog ends. Of course the stamp sets on the retirement list are guaranteed until May 22nd, but our accessories and bundles are only while supplies last. See the complete Retirement List HERE.

Here is another card made with the Nailed It Bundle and Urban Underground Designer Series Paper (142783) that I received in a swap. I just love this suite of products found in the Occasions Catalog on page 47 – the colors are wonderful for masculine cards.

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!  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! (Join in the next couple of days and you can even  join my team for our On Stage Online Event this Friday evening.)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Nailed It (*143074/143077) and Better Together (141733/141736)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931), Smoky Slate (131179) and Delightful Dijon Classic Ink (138327)

Paper: 2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (138432), Delightful Dijon (138338), Basic Black (121045) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Build It Framelits Dies (*143230), Watercolor Pencils (141709) and Blender Pens (102845)

*Nailed It Bundle (144734/144735)

 

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Mixed Drinks

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Check out this fun card using the Mixed Drinks Stamp Set.

Mixed Drinks SC AC Swap 2016

This card was created by Joanne – It makes me think of Oktoberfest for some reason, or a great card for guys. (But then growing up in Milwaukee will do that to you, lol! Ahhh…. how I miss the wonderful German food and the fun brewery tours too!)

Mixed Drinks

This set is a lot of fun to work with since it is a two step set in Photopolymer. What does that mean? Well you can easily line up the images and that allows you to create all kinds of combinations.

What a great set for those guy cards, New Years,  or a special summer event. The options are endless!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Mixed Drinks  (141928)

Inks: Chocolate Chip (126979) and Delightful Dijon Classic Ink (138327)

Paper: Chocolate Chip (102128), Delightful Dijon (138338) and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon (114319)

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