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Pick of the Patch Tutorial #BackStage Swap

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Today is going to be short and sweet since I’m taking my computer back to Best Buys to finish things up, I’m hoping. You just don’t know how much you need something until it doesn’t work right. lol.

Today’s card was created with one of the NEW Mini Catalog Bundles, Pick of the Patch (162200) that will be available to order starting on September 6th when the September – December Mini goes LIVE. I couldn’t resist this fun little set that has these cute little pumpkin and gourd images perfect for fall and Halloween.

I’ve teamed up the set with the Them Bones Designer Series Paper (162215) that has this wonderfully warm plaid pattern done in rich warm tones for the season. I think you’ll really enjoy these patterns found in the paper which you focus on the Halloween side or the more neutral side like this one.

This card seemed to be a hit during the swap on Thursday evening. I have a quick video tutorial for you and PDF showing you how I created this card.

Pick of the Patch Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy and then stop back by next week when I’ll be sharing some of the swaps that I received in #BackStage Las Vegas with you!

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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
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  • 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!
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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!
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  • Everyone is welcome after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.

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Another Fun Pop Up Card Tutorial

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Don’t you love fun fold cards? I know I do and today’s tutorial is for a quick and easy fun fold that stands up for display using the Sale-a-bration stamp set Adorable Owls. This set is filled with fun images that are perfect for coloring with our Stampin’ Blends.

I’ve used the In Color, Fresh Freesia for this card and teamed it up with one of my favorite colors, Coastal Cabana giving it a soft springtime feel. And I’ve added another cute little image to the back signature panel too.

I just love the way he peeks out of the corner. How about you? Want to make one of these fun cards? Check out my quick Video Tutorial for this project. I’ve included a PDF for you to with all the measurements and supply list too.

Adorable Owls Pop Up Card Tutorial PDF

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Vintage Tool Easel Card Tutorial

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A couple of weeks ago I shared a great masculine card that I made for my guys. I decided to step it up a bit and so I made a fun fold card too that I’m going to share with you today.

Easel cards are so easy to do but they pack a wow factor and have the added bonus of being able to be displayed too.

And of course here is the PDF for you – print it and save since it has the YouTube Link on it along with the supply list and step by step instructions.

Vintage Tool Easel Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Vintage Tools (159098)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456), Sahara Sand Classic Ink (147117/105220), and Basic Black Stampin’ Blends (154843)

Paper: Neutrals Collection Designer Series Paper (159257), Sahara Sand (121043), Basic Black (121045), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Timber 3D Embossing Folder (156406), Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch (156406), White 1/4″ Crinkle Seam Binding Ribbon (151326), Classic Matt Dots (158146), and Blending Brushes (153611)

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Nuts About Squirrels Color Blocking Card

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Want to create a big bold look for your next project? Why not try out this simple Color Blocking technique that I used for this card? It’s quick and simple to do but yet backs a wow too.

I’ve used the fun Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper that you can earn when placing a qualifying order or gathering with friends. And got to say it’s a huge stack of paper that you’ll love using over and over again during your crafting since it covers not only the different fall and winter occasions but also has some basic patterns too!

Check out this card that I made highlight 2 of the patterns in this pack of paper.

Fun right? And the 6×6 2022 In Color Glimmer Paper adds a bit of shimmer and shine to this project. I just love this cute little 2 step stamp set, Nuts About Squirrels for projects and treats. Want to see how I made this fun card to send to friends and family this fall?

Nuts About Squirrels Color Blocking Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And then don’t forget to stop by my Online store to check out this fun little stamp set for your fall projects today.

Over the next 2 days I’ll be sharing tutorials for you to make 3 bright cheerful fall cards, so you’ll want to be sure to stop back by each day. Or better yet why not sign up HERE to receive my posts right in your email inbox so you don’t miss out!

Supplies:

Stamps: Nuts About Squirrels (156475)

Paper: 2022-2024 In Color 6×6 Glimmer Paper (159246), Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper (Host159913), Granny Apple Green Card stock (146990), Crushed Curry Card stock (131199),  Basic White Card stock (159276), and Basic White Thick Card stock (159229)

Ink: Soft Suede Classic Ink (147115/115663), Sahara Sand Classic Ink (147117/105220), Granny Apple Green Classic Ink (147095/154885), and Poppy Parade Classic Ink (147050/119791)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Dies (151820), Blending Brushes (153611), and 2022 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (159186)

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True Beauty & Back Stage Fun!

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Yesterday I shared the first of two swaps that I created for the Back Stage event last week. I I decided I wanted to do both a masculine and feminine card for the swaps. So today I’ll be sharing the swap I made with the True Beauty stamp set (158976).

This stamp set is perfect for feminine cards with it’s floral images and lovely font. The true watercolor look is built into the stamp so it’s soo easy to use and create a multidimensional look for any project!

This set also has a coordinating set of dies and is part of a suite of products, but for this project I wanted to keep it simple. (A late night the day before you fly out will do that lol)

Here is the card I came up with.

Sweet with a bold pop of color. Perfect for a friend! So why not check out my video tutorial and pdf for the project I have created for you? And did you know when I give you a Classic Ink item # on my pdfs I include the reinker item # for the ink pad? I always tell folks to order them together so you’ll never have a dry ink pad. Nothing more frustrating when creating, right? Something I learned the hard way when I first started stamping. Anyhow here is the the video tutorial.

True Beauty Card Tutorial PDF

And how about some pictures too – Back Stage is a special event that Stampin’ Up! holds for it’s leaders once a year. It was held in New Orleans this year some place I’d never been before, so it was exciting to see what this town was all about. We stayed in the French Quarter and after I arrived I had some time grab lunch and to explore with new friends before our Sweets & Swaps event that evening.

What a view!

Check in brought a fun swap bag filled with goodies – Stampin’ Up! always spoils us!

Swapping with 500 of your fellow leaders what could be more fun?

and of course there were sweets and entertainment too!

The next 2 days brought lots of wonderful local food, training, fun and fellowship with new and old friends.

And our final night ended with a Mardi Gras parade and party.

As always our hearts were full as we said goodbye at the end of the evening,

until next time when we gather again. Do these Stampin’ Up! events appeal to you too? Why learn more about becoming a Demonstrator and joining my Team, the Blue Mountain Stampers HERE or contact me today?

SALE-A-BRATION ENDS TONIGHT!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: True Beauty (158976 available again in mid September)

Inks: Night of Navy (147110/103033), Polished Pink (155712/155713), Gorgeous Grape (147099/147164), Granny apple Green (147095/147163), and Balmy Blue Classic Ink (147105/147168)

Paper: Polished Pink (155710), Night of Navy (100867), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (158987)

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Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code 3QFXNM3E and receive a FREE Gift

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

You’re the Best Hippest Hippo Card Tutorial

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How about a little summer time fun using the Hippest Hippo stamp set and dies that you can earn right now for FREE during Sale-a-bration?

You’ll want to be sure to check out today’s card inspired by our summer time heat and it’s video tutorial showing you how I created it.

This card is bright and bold and is sure to bring a smile to that special someone’s face.

Don’t forget to check out the PDF with measurements when you are done too!

Hippest Hippo Card Tutorial PDF

Sale-a-bration runs through August 31st or while supplies last – so why not get your Hippest Hippo stamp set and Hippo Dies today so you can start creating too? And great news if you haven’t heard there have been NEW Sale-a-bration products added as of August 1st!

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hippest Hippo (Sale-a-bration 159921 )

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708/133456) and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends (151549044897), and Color Lifter (144608)

Paper: Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper (Host 159913), Pool Party Card stock (122924), Poppy Parade Card stock (119793), Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Hippo Dies (Sale-a-bration 159928), Layering Circle Dies (151770), 2022 In Color Matt Decorative Dots (159186), Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006)

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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. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!Sign up HERE for my FREE Newsletter and Class Schedule or Get my Blog Posts delivered right to your inbox HERE and receive my FREE Cup of Tea Note Card Class

Splendid Thoughts Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is the final card I will be sharing with you from the fun demonstrator event Creativity Now. I hope that you have been enjoying the previous 3 card tutorials that I shared with you, if you missed them last week be sure to check them out.

This final card uses the lovely papers as a highlight along with a bit of heat embossing to add interest.

I also love the fact it uses the negative pieces from Card #3 to add interest. With these beautiful papers I know you’ll not want to waste any. So why not check out the video and see how this lovely card was created?

Splendid Day – Card #2 Video Tutorial

Splendid Day – Card #4 PDF

I think you’ll truly enjoy the Splendid Day Suite of Products (159681) as much as I do

and with it’s all occasions sentiments you’ll be reaching for it again and again. You’ll find this Suite in our July – December Mini Catalog along with holiday goodies too. And did you know during August when you purchase this Suite you’ll also get to choose a FREE Sale-a-bration product of your choice? Whoo hoo! in addition when you use my host code you’ll receive a free gift from me too. So why not stop by my Online Store and shop your the items on your wish list?

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code RYF6UY3E and receive a 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 send you your free gift.

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

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Let’s Celebrate with the Splendid Day Suite

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Today’s tutorial shows off the Splendid Day Specialty Designer Series Paper (159666) that is found in the Splendid Day Suite of products and boy does it shine!

This pack of paper uses foil in 6 different shades to make it extra special. Check out this lovely card we made during the Creativity Now demonstrator event. You’re going to love it and the special Open Leaf Trinkets (1599960) too that adds a bit of texture and shine to any project.

Want to see today’s project? Well here it is

along with a quick video tutorial and PDF with measurements and supply list.

Splendid Day – Card #3 Video Tutorial

Splendid Day – Card #3 PDF

When you make this project make sure to save all your pieces we’ll be using them tomorrow for another fun card!

Enjoy!

And then don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow for another card tutorial using the Splendid Thoughts Bundle (159677).

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Another fun project using the Splendid Day Suite

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As promised, here is the second of 4 projects I’ll be sharing with you that include a video and pdf with measurements and supply list. You’ll love the simple elegance of this card and a fun sponging technique that is used to create the background on this card.

The beautiful line image that this set uses is so versatile and the sentiments use a lovely font. You’re going to love working with the Suite of products. Since these images that are in the Splendid Stem Dies (159676) are fine lines our Adhesive Sheets (152334) are a great choice to use too.

Splendid Day – Card #2 Video Tutorial

Splendid Day – Card #2 PDF

Why not stop by my Online Store and check out the Splendid Day Suite of products today?

Not only can you get this great Suite of products you can choose a FREE Sale-a-bration product too!

Then stop back by on Monday to see another tutorial for a card that shows off this beautiful Designer Series Paper.

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Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code RYF6UY3E and receive a 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 send you your free gift.

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

Sign up HERE for my FREE Newsletter and Class Schedule or Get my Blog Posts delivered right to your inbox HERE and receive my FREE Cup of Tea Note Card Class

Fun with the Splendid Thoughts Bundle

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Last month during a demonstrator event, Creativity Now, we got to create projects using the Splendid Thoughts Bundle (159677) and other products in the Suite (159681).

Did you know this bundle is part of our July – December Mini Catalog? This bundle is specially designed with all occasions sentiments that can be used through out the year. I fell in love with this suite after playing with it during the event. As a team we gathered for an After Party and had fun stamping together. They enjoyed it so much I thought I’d share them with you. So over the next few posts I’ll be sharing a total of 4 of the lovely projects that we made.

Today’s card has a fun wash feel to it using our Stampin’ Blends

It’s a great card that can be made quickly and easily but packs a wow factor. Really all of these projects do! Check out my first video and PDF to create this soft and lovely card.

Splendid Day – Card #1 Video Tutorial

And of course here is a printable PDF with measurements and supply list for you, simply use it along with the video to create your own card!

Splendid Day – Card #1 PDF

Enjoy! Then stop back by tomorrow to see another fun card using the Splendid Thoughts Bundle and products from the Suite.

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Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code RYF6UY3E and receive a FREE Gift

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