Painted Poppies & More

Today’s cards are swaps that my team members brought to share at our January Team Meeting. I always enjoy seeing what they are crafting since everyone’s styles can be so different and well, it’s just fun to share.

These first two cards use the Painted Poppies stamp set (151599) and products from the Peaceful Poppies Suite (153938). This first card shows off the mirror image effect you can create with the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (151324). When you cut the sheet into 4″ sections and then cut them in half again, you match up the mirror images. How cool is that?

This next card uses a Crossover Gate Fold to show off the suite of products.

If you love these cards and the Suite of products you may want to check out my February Class schedule and my Peaceful Poppies Class. Not only will you get a class with me when you’ll learn how to use the products, you’ll also receive great products so you can go home and immediately start stamping! CLICK HERE to see my Calendar of Events and learn more about my classes, both live and Kits to Go.

Here is another fancy fold, this time a Double Door fold using the Stitched Be Mine Dies (148527) from the Annual Catalog.

It’s been teamed up with the lovely From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper (151189) and a sentiment from the Dandelion Wishes stamp set (151345).

And finally last, but not least a lovely card using the Daisy Lane stamp set (149325) and coordinating Daisy Punches (143713 and 149517).

Done in Cherry Cobbler and Blushing Bride it uses our Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack (149615) for the small gingham background. It’s soft and sweet and perfect to send to a friend.

I feel really blessed to have such a great group of stampers and we always have the best time together sharing and stamping.

Did you know right now is a great time to purchase a starter kit? It’s the best deal in the catalog and during Sale-a-bration (until March 31st) not only will you get to choose $125 in product, an addition FREE stamp set of your choice, but you’ll also receive a Mini Paper Cutter and Designer Series Sampler.

That’s almost $200 in product for just $99 and shipping is FREE!

If you feel this is a good time to join Stampin’ Up! and my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, all while receiving a discount on your favorite products you’ll want to know more about us.

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
  • Monthly Crafting Day
  • Monthly Lunch & Learn
  • 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 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 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.

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

Got questions or would like to speak with me? Contact me at [email protected]

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#imbringingbirthdays back in August with another tutorial

I love sending out birthday cards to my family and friends and so today I thought I’d share with you the one I did for the gals for August.

Created with our rich Merry Merlot and Rococo Rose it’s a quick and simple card to make but still packs a wow with it’s easy to make daisy focal point.

Check out my video to see just how easy this card was to make

Daisy Lane Card August #imbringingbirthdaysback Video Tutorial

And of course here is the coordinating PDF printable version

#imbringingbirthdaysback August Daisy Lane Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some of the fun we had at our team retreat from last weekend with you.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Daisy Lane (*149325)

Inks: Merry Merlot (147112/147170) and Mint Macaron Classic Ink (147106/138331)

Paper: Merry Merlot (146979), Rococo Rose (150882), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Medium Daisy Punch (*149517)

*Daisy Lane Bundle (151118)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code Q2UWTQRW Place a qualifying order of $35 or more with me between now and August 18th and use this host code get a FREE Daisy Lane Note Card & Box Class!

Team Swaps & More

Yesterday was my monthly Team Meeting and while I always enjoy these gatherings yesterday was extra special because I was able to surprise with my box that arrived just in the nick of time – So everyone was able to get their first look at the 2019 Holiday Catalog products too. Who doesn’t love that?

Here is a picture of my table spread out with PreOrder goodies for everyone to see.

And I did a very quick unboxing video the night before of my Holiday Catalog Preorder goodies for you too. I had hoped to share it yesterday evening, but the day went by too fast.

2019 Holiday Catalog Preorder Goodies Video

So what do you think? Does the Holiday Catalog look like it will be a lot of fun? I’m really looking forward to this weekend and my Team Retreat where I’ll get some uninterrupted play time!

Mean while would you like to see some of the wonderful swaps my team made? I can’t pick a favorite – can you?

This first swap is a 3d and you know how I love those! This great little Good Morning Magnolia Bag was filled with a couple of pieces of chocolate, Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper covered note pad and pen.

No, the chocolate didn’t survive long, but I’ll be enjoying the note book and pen for a while yet. LOL

And here is a wonderful card made with the Friend Like You stamp set (149237) and Friendly Silhouette Dies (149546) that come in a bundle.

I really love the soft feel of the sponged sky as a back drop.

And this next card was made using the Daisy Lane stamp set (149325) and both the Daisy Punch (143713) along with the Medium Daisy Punch (149517). Isn’t it great we’ve got two sizes of Daisy punches now?

And this final card was created with one of our past Product Medley Bundles, Everything is Rosy.

I’m soooo glad that Stampin’ Up! will be offering another one of these Medleys in our Holiday Catalog. So watch for that coming soon.

Stamping, Laughter and Fun… The Blue Mountain Stampers

So what do you think? Love the new items in my Holiday Catalog PreOrder video too? It’s just a peek of what’s inside the 2019 Holiday 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 loose!

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!

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. And 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!

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code Q2UWTQRW Place a qualifying order of $35 or more with me between now and August 18th and use this host code get a FREE Daisy Lane Note Card & Box Class!

Daisy Lane Watercolor Wash Tutorial

It’s that time again another #imbringingbirthdaysback card – and while this card is being posted a bit later than I would like, I really like the way it turned out.

What do you think? I CASED this card from our Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator magazine with a couple of small changes. I really love this resource that I receive because I’m a demonstrator, our magazine is filled with ideas, tips and a lot more! I really look forward to getting it quarterly in the mail.

I’ve whipped up a quick video for you too.

Daisy Lane Watercolor Wash Card Tutorial

And of course I know you like to have something you can print off too – I always find it handy to have on hand. And no worries, I’ve included the video link too so you can find it easily again when you are ready.

#imbringingbirthdaysback Daisy Lane Watercolor Wash Card Tutorial PDF

And if you love this project did you know you can get an exclusive PDF tutorial for a boxed set using the Daisy Lane stamp set? Yep, it’s easy simply place a qualifying order and I’ll email you one. Make sure you have allowed me to contact you if you place the order in my Online Store so I can email it to you!

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Daisy Lane (*149325)

Inks: Pretty Peacock Classic Ink (150083/150090)

Paper: Pretty Peacock (150880) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Aqua Painter (103954), Pretty Peacock 1/2″ Scalloped Linen Ribbon (149751), Medium Daisy Punch (*149517), Gold Faceted Gems (144141), and Triple Banner Punch (138292)

*Daisy Lane Bundle (151118)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code WX4Y4NHB Place a qualifying order of $35 or more with me and use this host code get a FREE Daisy Lane Note Card & Box Class!

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The Holiday Catalog is right around the corner and I won’t be able to mail you one if you have chosen no contact.

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Over the Moon

Ahh…cows and dairy country, the ones with the black & white spots. I was born and raised in the Wisconsin country side and these cows are a part of my childhood. Being raised in the dairy state meant drinking at least 3 full glasses of milk a day – and ahhh the cheese! I miss the farmer’s brick cheese that my grandmother use to get with it’s mild flavor and oh what fantastic grilled cheese sandwiches it made with it’s stringy goodness! I just haven’t had any luck finding something comparable here in Georgia where I live and our cows are brown or black, a shock the first time I learned they were dairy cows since I thought all cows looked our Holsteins. LOL

Anyhow, when I saw this stamp set in the 2019 Annual Catalog I knew it would be one on my shopping list for sure, and after seeing the great cards folks are making with I’m even more excited about the set! After all who can resist these little cows and their adorable faces?

And animals cards are typically great for all ages – The sentiments in this make it super for all kinds of occasions.

Check out these fun cards I received in my swap using this set

This first one is done in a classic color combination of red and black. Can you guess where the spots come from that were used for the back ground? They are are from the Love What You Do stamp set (147042). Isn’t it great the way we can use our Stampin’ Up! products together?

And this next one done in Pretty Peacock is teamed up with the Heirloom Frames Dies & 3d Embossing Folders (152325) along with our new Medium Daisy Punch (149517).

And here is one done in Daffodil Delight – I love the way the Pinewood 3D Embossing Folder (152320 available again soon) has been used to create the barn yard feel.

And my final card uses the bright and cheerful color combo of Pool Party & Calypso Coral.

The little flowers in the background come from the Colorful Seasons stamp set (143726) – so clever!

Same set – so many choices! It’s part of what I love about stamping – we start with the same stamp set and can create totally different looks just with our choice of color. How about you what is one of your favorite things about stamping? Why not take a few minutes and leave me a comment?

What does it look like when I do one of my swaps? I forgot to take a picture of what my classroom looks like covered up with cards, but I did remember to snap a picture before I loaded the packages to go to the post office for you.

I just love being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and being able to share like this with others! If you love the idea of participating in this type of thing you might enjoying joining my team too. Why not check out the Next, Next Join Now option and learn more about my team and the possibilities? Got questions – feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Over the Moon (149331)

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#imbringingbirthdaysback with Daisy Lane

It’s that time again – I’m getting ready to send out my birthday cards for the month and while they are a bit later than normal I always enjoy putting happy mail into my mail box with the hope it will bring a smile to the recipients face and they know I’m thinking of them.

This month’s card using the new Daisy Lane stamp set – this is such a great set since it has not just 1 coordinating punch, but 2 – whoohoo!

I’ve teamed up our new 2019-2021 In Color Rococo Rose with Merry Merlot and really like the two together. What do you think?

I’ve put a quick video together for you so you can see how I created this card.

#imbringingbirthdaysback Daisy Lane Card Video Tutorial

And here is a printable version for you too if you like to have it handy – I’ve included the YouTube Video link on it so you can easily find the video again.

#imbringingbirthdaysback Daisy Lane Card Tutorial PDF

Like this set? Did you know when you purchase the Daisy Lane stamp set or Bundle I’ll send you a FREE Card Class? Now through July 22nd when you purchase either of these products I’ll send you one for free! Just make sure that your Online Store settings allow me to contact you so I can send it to you.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Daisy Lane (*149325)

Inks: Merry Merlot (147112/147170) and Mint Macaron Classic Ink (147106/138331)

Paper: Merry Merlot (146979), Rococo Rose (150882), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Medium Daisy Punch (*149517)

*Daisy Lane Bundle (151118)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code VNQH4QYC Place an order with me and use this host code get a FREE Gift from me – 2019 In Color Swatches!

If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No worries, I’ll still send you your free gift.

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code If you order Online make sure your profile information is up to date and you’ve allowed me to contact you (If you chose no contact in the past you’ll need to call 1-800-Stamp Up to have them change your profile for you.)

The Holiday Catalog is right around the corner and I won’t be able to mail you one if you have chosen no contact.

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