Now that I've used up my Free Glimmer Paper (not to worry, I've more ordered), I want to show you one of Stampin'Up! New Freebie Stamp Sets called Reverse Words.  It's a 2 stamp set but really pretty cool when you start playing around with it!

Reverse Word Stamp Set

Here's the card--speaking of quick and easy--well, maybe I didn't say that but you know I do love to do stuff that is quick and easy, right?

Reverse Words Stamp Set

See how that "hooray" just fits in the sea scene from the Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper stack?  That stamp was just meant to be used there.  Then with the seagulls added at the top--you are pretty much done! And what a fantastic card--this is great for everyone--kids, guys, teens, gals,  co-w0rkers--you name it--it will work!

If you haven't seen all 3 of the new SAB Freebies, download the brochure here  Download SAB_2017_2nd Release_US

To get this very useful new stamp set (Reverse Words), you simply use the Shop Now button at the top of the page (this puts you in my store), place your order (for every $50 in Stampin'Up! product you can select a Sale-a-bration free item).

Don't forget, Sale--a-bration ends March 31st--but all Freebies may not be available that long! Only while supplies last!

AND don't forget to use this month's Host Code (763F3N3M) to be entered in the drawing for a $50 Stampin'Up Gift Certificate!

Here are the directions for creating this simple card and the supply list follows:

1. Cut Crumb Cake cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (cardbase).

2. Cut Island Indigo cardstock 4 X 5 1/2; adhere to cardbase with multipurpose liquid glue.

3. Cut the seascape design (Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper stack) at 3 7/8 X 5 1/8; adhere to card front with  liquid glue.

4. Stamp Hooray in Early Espresso Classic Ink at the bottom of the DSP; stamp the seagulls (High Tide stamp set Item#143006) in Archival black ink.

5. Wrap a 24"piece of linen thread twice around the card front and tie in a bow.

Your card is complete! Check out the other scenes in the DSP stack--they are awesome!

Here's the supply list for the card--use the Shop Now button to place your order in my store and you can select the Reverse Words as your Free item when you place a $50 (or more ) order.

Reverse Words (Wood)
$17.00

Reverse Words (Clear)
$14.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

Linen Thread
$4.50

Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.00

 

It's Freakin' Fabulous Friday with samples of Stampin'Up!'s Mint Macaron & Bermuda Bay Glimmer Papers! Oh my goodness, this stuff is flying off the shelves! Remember Sale-a-bration Freebie items are only available while supplies last. Sale-a-bration ends March 31st-- products are not assured to be available that long.

I promised you two more cards using these new colors, here they are:

Bermuda Bay Glimmer Paper

Mint Macaron Glimmer Paper

Get these new Glimmer Papers free! Use the Shop-Now button, place your order for $50 & select  Glimmer Paper Assortment as your Free item!

Don't forget to use this month's Hostess code (763F3N3M) & be in the drawing for $50 Stampin'Up! gift certificate!

Here are the directions for both cards--use the Shop Now button to get free Glimmer Paper Assortment:

Bermuda Bay Glimmer Paper card:

1. Cut Pool Party cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score the long side at 4 1/4.

2. Cut Bermuda Bay glimmer paper 3 3/4 X 5- using the large dragonfly thinlet, cut dragonfly from center of this piece. (sandwich: Big Shot, Magnetic platform, Precision Base plate, glimmer paper, thinlet, standard cutting pad) Keep the leftover as the next layer of the card (note: trim out larger leftover areas.) Adhere the glimmer rim to the card front using glue dots.

3. Cut Shimmery White cardstock 3 5/8 X 4 7/8; sponge outer edges with Pool Party classic ink. Adhere to the top of  Glimmer Paper using glue dots. Adhere the dragonfly to this layer with dimensional.

4. Stamp "Celebrate" (Beautiful You stamp set) in Archival Black ink. Adhere 3 rhinestones around the dragonfly

Mint Macaron Glimmer Paper Card

1. Cut Mint Macaron cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score the long side at 4 1/4 (cardbase)

2. Cut Whisper White cardstock 3 3/4 X 5; adhere to cardbase using multipurpose liquid glue.

3. Cut Succulent Designer Series Paper 3 5/8 X 4 7/8; adhere to the card front using liquid glue.

4. Cut Mint Macaron Glimmer paper 3 1/2 X 2 1/2; using the large Butterflies thinlet, cut out butterfly (sandwich: same as above), Adhere butterfly to the card front using glue dots.

5. Stamp "happy birthday" (Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set) in Archival Basic Black ink on Whisper White cardstock; punch with Classic Label punch--adhere this to a 1/2 X 1 3/4" Mint Macaron Glimmer paper with glue dots; adhere sentiment to bottom of the cardfront with glue dots.

6. Adhere 3 Rhinestones around the butterfly.

Now here's your supply list:

6" X 6" (15.2 Cm X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack
$7.50

Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$27.00

Classic Label Punch
$18.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00

Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies
$31.00

Butterflies Thinlits Dies
$25.00

Beautiful You Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$39.00

Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$28.00

Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Stamping Sponges
$3.50

Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Precision Base Plate
$25.00

Magnetic Platform
$40.00

Big Shot
$110.00

Big Shot Die Brush
$11.00

Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Bundle
$46.75

 

Oh, my goodness, Stampin'Up! has really outdone themselves with the 3 New Glimmer Papers --they are AWESOME!!  If you are on my mailing list, you were warned yesterday to place your orders early to be sure to get the new Sale-a-bration offering of the Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron, and Bermuda Bay 6 X 6 glimmer paper!  (There are 2 other great stamp sets too!)

If you haven't seen the 3 new items, click here to download the brochure  Download SAB_2017_2nd Release_US

Don't miss any more news--use both "Blog News Signup"and the "Subscribe to my Newsletter" buttons--get the news while it's hot!

Here's a very simple card using the new Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer paper...check it out!

Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer Paper

Is that just not the best? Pink and glimmering! I wish I could capture all that sparkle but alas no one has given me photography lessons yet! 

To get this tremendous new glimmer paper, you simply use the Shop Now button at the top of the page (this puts you in my store), place your order (for every $50 in Stampin'Up! product you can select a Sale-a-bration free item).

AND don't forget to use this month's Host Code (763F3N3M) to be entered in the drawing for a $50 Stampin'Up Gift Certificate!

Here are the directions for creating this simple card and the supply list follows:

1. Cut a piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score the long side at 4 1/4" this is your card base.

2. Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock 4 X 5 1/4--adhere this to the card base front using dimensionals

3. Cut a piece of Sweet Sugarplum cardstock 5 1/2 X 2 3/4, cut the image using the So Detailed thinlet. (Sandwich: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Base Plate, Glimmer paper, Thinlet, standard cutting pad). Recommend using the Die Brush to remove all the cutout pieces (#140603)

4. Adhere this cutout to the bottom of the Whisper White layer using multipurpose liquid glue. Color in the top row of flowers with the Clear Wink of  Stella.

5. Punch a small butterfly with the Bitty Butterfly punch, adhere to card front with a glue dot.

6. Stamp "Celebrating with you" (Falling For You stamp set) in Versamark in the upper left corner of card front; sprinkle with Silver embossing powder, heat with Heat tool until bright and shiny.

7. Adhere 3 rhinestones around the greeting

Your card is completed! Come back Friday to see 2 more cards using the other 2 colors--they are gorgeous!

Here's the supply list--use the Shop Now button at the top of the page to place your order.

6" X 6" (15.2 Cm X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack
$7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
$8.00

Bitty Butterfly Punch
$16.00

Falling For You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00

Falling For You Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$29.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

Versamark Pad
$8.50

Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder
$5.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

So Detailed Thinlits Dies
$33.00

So In Love Wood-Mount Bundle
$54.75

So In Love Clear-Mount Bundle
$47.50

Precision Base Plate
$25.00

Magnetic Platform
$40.00

Big Shot
$110.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00

Big Shot Die Brush
$11.00

 

Well, I had so much fun with the Dandelion Faster than Fast Card that I decided to do Another Faster Than Fast Card!

Here's today's Fast Card--you'll notice the base design is another one of those great "scenes" in the Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack....this time I'm using the one that look s like a sky.  So as I thumbed through my thinlets I saw the Up & Away thinlets (hot air balloons) and said "YES" we've got a match!

Up & Away + Serene Scenery DSP

So away I went and in less that 5 minutes, I had this awesome card that really rocks and it took so much less time that I started going through the other "scenes" --the possibilities are endless....check each one out and see if you can match it up with a thinlet, a framelit or a stamp. Let me know how you pair them up! Better yet, email me a picture--I'd love to see what you are doing!

Next week, you'll  definitely want to tune in and see a couple of new products that you can get for free! Sounds exciting, right? Just pop in on Tuesday and get your first look! I'm in LOVE!!!

I'm going to give you the directions for the above card and the supplies will be listed below--use the Shop Now button at the top of the page to order your supplies:

1. Cut Pool Party cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score on the long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Island Indigo cardstock 4 X 5 1/4; adhere to card base front with multipurpose liquid glue; Cut the "sky" scene from the Serene Scenery stack at 3 7/8 X 5 1/8; adhere with liquid glue to the black layer on the card base. 

3. Using the Up & Away thinlets cut the large hot air balloon from Silver Glimmer paper. (Big Shot sandwich: Magnetic platform, Precision Base Plate, glimmer paper, thinlet, standard cutting pad). Adhere the balloon to the card front with glue dots.

4. Adhere 3 star Metallic Enamel Shapes in a triangle around the balloon.

5. Stamp "birthday wishes" (Build a Birthday stamp set) in Archival Black ink in the upper right corner of the card front.

Your Another Faster than Fast card is completed!

Here's the supply list--use the Shop Now button to place your order:

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00

Build A Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

Metallic Enamel Shapes
$7.00

Silver Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Up & Away Thinlits Dies
$30.00

Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Precision Base Plate
$25.00

Big Shot Die Brush
$11.00

Big Shot
$110.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

 

Some of you who attended classes at my studio recently have seen this card--it's the DIY Faster than Fast Card!  Some of you asked for the directions and so I'm going to give them to you today!

Serene Scenery DSP & Dragonfly

The super fun thing ab0ut this card us using the Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack as the background. These fun scenes really don't need much adornment to create a really awesome card!  And since there are 4 sheets of each design (there are 12 designs) you don't have to do one of a kind--you can do 4 of the same design which cuts down on your design work.

I want to remind you that the Hostess Code of the Month is usually posted in one of the first few posts of the month--so if you miss it--just scroll down until you find the current code. Why do you need that code--because if you placed an online order for $50, your name will be entered into a drawing at the end of the month for a $5o Stampin'Up! Gift certificate...this months code posted on 2/1 is  763F3N3M.  And don't forget that Sale-a-bration is in effect so for each $50 you purchase in Stampin'Up! product you can select a free item from the SAB mini catalog!

Here are the directions for the card and below is the supply list--use the Shop Now button at the top of the page to order your supplies.

1. Cut a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score the long side at 4 1/4 (card base)

2. Cut a piece of Basic Black cardstock 4 X 5 1/4; adhere  this to the card base front using multipurpose liquid glue. Cut the Dandelion designer paper at 5 1/8 X 3 7/8--adhere this to the black layer using liquid glue.

3. Cut a large dragonfly (Detailed Dragonfly Thinlets) from gold glimmer paper using the Precision Base plate on the Big Shot (sandwich = Magnetic platform, precision base plate, glimmer paper, dragonfly die, standard cutting pad). Roll the die through a couple of times and leaving the paper in the die--use the Die Brush and foam mat to help push out the small waste pieces. Adhere the dragonfly to the front of the card using glue dots.

4. Stamp "Thinking of You" (Feathers Together) in Archival Black ink at the top left of the card front.

5. Adhere 3 gold metallic enamel shapes in a triangle around the dragonfly!

Your card is completed---very very fast, right?

Here's the supply list:

Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00

Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies
$31.00

Gold Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Feather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Precision Base Plate
$25.00

Big Shot Die Brush
$11.00

Big Shot
$110.00

Metallic Enamel Shapes
$7.00

 

 Do you ever encounter this problem - scratched foil sheets when die-cutting?  If you use your Big Shot and your framelits/thinlets/edgelits a lot like I do, your cutting pads will quickly get etched with the cuttings of those dies. Then if you use those pads when cutting a piece of foil, the etchings may cut into your smooth foil and look something like this.

Scratched Foil sheets from die cutting

There is a quick and easy solution for this dilemma --- use this Big Shot sandwich:

Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, cutting pad, foil paper, framelit, tissue paper, cutting pad

Then when you roll it through the Big Shot it will look like this:

Using the tissue paper method

The transfer of the etchings to foil usually happens when your cutting pads get "bowed" from extended use or when you forget to flip them over each time you use them to help keep them flat over time.  Using these pads with the Precision Base plate often quickens the bowing effect.

You can often straighten the cutting pads by doing this..

Cookie sheet, aluminum foil, cutting pad (curved side up), very heave casseroles (use more than one to make it heavy).  Place this  ensemble in the oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.  When you remove it from the oven, leave the casseroles in place until the cutting pad reaches room  temp.

One more thing, in the above pictures, did you notice I am using the Stitched Shape Framelits that were introduced last fall and went to "unorderable"?  Well, they are back in stock now and you can place your orders for them now!  The information is in the supply list below. 

Here's  the supply list for the above products, use the Shop Now button at the top of the page to place your order:

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
$30.00

Standard Cutting Pads
$11.00

Big Shot
$110.00

 

Need a sweet little Valentines treat...check out this DIY Valentines Mailbox--ready to stuff with sweet treats and a little love note!

Valentines Mailbox

This quick mailbox uses the Stampin'Up! Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack with 16 terrific designs to select from--they are all in red and white-- one side is "love" focused...the other side is a general design,

Use the Shop Now button at the top of the page to order your supplies.

Don't forget there are tons of rewards in effect:

1. Sale-a-bration (free item from the SAB mini catalog for each $50 in product that you purchase)
2. Sandi's Sale-a-bration Reward (for every 4 SAB freebies you earn, you receive a Window box with Ghirardeli chocolate + $5 Stampin'Up Gift Certificate
3. Change to win $50 Stampin'Up Gift Certificate (for each $50 Online order using the current month's Host Code (763F3N3M)  your name is entered in the February drawing for the Gift Certificate)

Here are the directions for the Mailbox:

1. Cut 2 pieces of Real Red Cardstock 1 1/2 X 2 7/8 -glue together with the multipurpose liquid glue (mailbox base)

2. Cut a piece of Sending Love DSP 6 X 2 7/8; score 3/4" from each long end; bend on the score lines and adhere to the above base.

3. Cut Real Red cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 5/8"; short side up--score 1 3/8" & 2 3/4; turn the cardstock with long side up, score at 1 3/8" & 4 1/4.  Bend all score lines and cut up to the score line on both long sides. See the picture.... on all 4 flaps, cut a long slender V from the inside of each flap to help fold the flaps. Using Tear & Tape (Item number: 138995) on the flaps (as shown in the picture) adhere the flaps to the inside of the drawer walls. Slide drawer  into the mailbox base.

4. Cut a 18" piece of 3/8" Real Red Satin ribbon, tie around the mailbox in a bow.

5. Stamp the heart (Lift me Up stamp set) in Real Red classic ink on Shimmery White cardstock. Cut out with the smallest plain heart (Sweet & Sassy framelits); cut a larger heart with the next larger size of plain heart framelit from Red Glimmer paper. Adhere these hearts together with glue dots. Punch a hole in the heart using the 1/8" handheld punch. Thread an 8" piece of Cherry Cobbler twine through the hole and tie around the red ribbon bow.

Your mailbox is ready to stuff with treats! Enjoy!

Here's the supply list--use the Shop Now button at the top of the page to order your supplies:

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00

Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon
$9.00

Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
$3.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies
$35.00

Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00

Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Bundle
$45.75

Red Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

1/8" (3.2 Mm) Circle Punch
$9.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

 

If fussy coloring is not your style, then this DIY Card with Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper - a Quick Coloring Technique might be just the ticket for you!

If you remember the blog post last Tuesday  http://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2017/01/diy-5-minute-card-with-no-coloring-inside-the-lines.html we used that wonderful Designer Series Paper that you can get FREE during Sale-a-bration when you  purchase $50 in Stampin'Up! product. In that post we didn't use any color at all.

Today, we're going to use a very quick coloring technique that is very easy and can be used to create designer paper to match any cardstock base that you need. Check out this card:

Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper

We are using the new Sponge Brayer with the same color ink as the card base (Watermelon Wonder). The coloring with the brayer goes very quickly and you can make the color as deep or as light as you need.

Since Inside the Lines DSP is FREE, you'll want to know how you can earn it. I've created 3 "bundles" that will supply you with the products you need to create this card and earn you the FREE Sale-a-bration DSP. Note: Sale-a-bration is only in effect until 3/31/17--so order now to assure you will be able to get it.

Bundle 1: Watermelon Wonder cardstock and Classic ink, Basic Black cardstock, Gold Foil, multipurpose liquid glue, Sponge Brayer, Gold Glimmer paper, Bitty Butterfly punch, Glue Dots, Classic Label punch, Blushing Bride cardstock, Dimensionals ($102--you earn 2 SAB Freebies)

Bundle 2: Bundle 1 above + Special Reason Clear Mount stamp set ($122--earns 2 SAB Freebies)

Bundle 3: Bundle 1 above + Special Reason Clear Mount Bundle ($154.75 + 3 SAB Freebies + 15.47 Host Rewards)

Here are the directions for the card:

1. Cut Watermelon Wonder cardstock 5 1/2 X 8 1/2; score the long side at 4 1/4 (card base); run the front of the card base through the Brick Wall embossing folder.

2. Cut a piece of Inside the Lines DSP 3 X 3 & brayer with Watermelon Classic Ink:

Sponge Brayer

3. Adhere this to a 3 1/4 X 3 1/4 Basic Black cardstock with multipurpose liquid glue. Adhere this unit to 3 3/8 X 3 3/8 piece of Gold foil using glue dots.

4. Punch two butterflies from Gold Glimmer paper with the Bitty Butterfly punch; bend the wings back and adhere to the DSP square with glue dots.

5. Stamp "happy birthday" (Special Reason stamp set) in Archival Black ink on Blushing Bride cardstock; punch with Classic label punch and adhere to lower card front using dimensionals.

Your card is complete!

 Here is the supply list..use the Shop Now button at the top of the page and order your supplies:

Inside The Lines Designer Series Paper
$0.00

Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Gold Foil Sheets
$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Sponge Brayers
$8.00

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Gold Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Bitty Butterfly Punch
$16.00

Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

Classic Label Punch
$18.00

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$8.50

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Special Reason Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

Special Reason Clear-Mount Bundle
$45.75

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

 

Congratulations to the January $50 Stampin'Up! Gift certificate for placing an online order ($50 or greater in product)!  Our January winner is Sandy H. (no not me!). Sandy,  enjoy some of those great new products with your $50 Stampin'Up! Gift Certificate.

Would you like to win a $50 Stampin'Up! Gift certificate? You have a chance to win every month!

Each month I will give you a Host code and if you place an online order for $50 or greater in product, your name will be entered into a drawing (for each $50 in product) at the end of the month....it's really easy.  

Feburary's code is 763F3N3M

AND, don't forget that Sale-a-bration is on until March 31st, so for each $50 in product that you order you can select a free item from the Stampin'Up! Sale-a-bration mini catalog! There are stamps, ribbon, designer paper and more!

AND, for each four (4) SAB Freebies that you earn from Stampin'Up! you will  receive a window box filled with chocolate plus a $5 Stampin'Up! Gift certificate!

So use the Shop Now button at the top of the page to do your shopping in my store and use the new Host Code 763F3N3M in February---enjoy!