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New Colors of Stampin'Up! Linen Thread!

Want to see New Colors of Stampin'Up! Linen Thread!

I was creating a card for a friend & I added some linen thread...here's what the card looked like, Linen on seahorse

The thread was the accent I wanted but it just blended into the background--not much pizzazz. Then I remembered an "accident" my friend (Diane Flayhart--thank you Diane!) experienced when she accidentally dragged her linen thread  over the Early Expresso ink pad...not what she intended but, let's try it intentionally.. here's the result: Espresso - seahorse

Much better, right--now that has pizzazz in spades! Thanks to Diane's accident..we have new colors of Stampin'Up! Linen thread to play with.  Keep in mind that the linen thread is by nature a darker thread--so it will color better with darker colors of ink. For my experiment I used the Early Espresso Stampin'Write Marker--simply because it was less messy--but the ink pad works just fine--use a pair of scissors to hold the thread on the ink pad & pull the thread through.

I simply laid the thread on the mat & dragged the marker broadside over the thread...both techniques work fine.  I'll give you  directions to create this card below. Following that will be the supply list. Order your supplies so you can re-create this card--hit the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store.

Remember:

*If you place your order before midnight Wednesday (July 31st) you'll receive a $5 coupon by email from Stampin'Up! for every $50 you purchase.

*If you use this month's host code (B92RHQRC) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase. (If you order after Wed...click on the Rewards button on my blog here and you'll see the current active code).

Directions:

1. Cut Bermuda Bay cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base)

2. Cut Early Expresso cardstock 3 3/4 X 5; adhere to card base with liquid glue

3. Cut Pool Party cardstock 3 5/8 X 4 7/8, dry emboss with the High Seas embossing folder; adhere to card front with liquid glue (note: if you want to highlight the waves, sponge with Coastal Cabana ink)

4. Cut large oval (Stitched Shapes dies) from Whisper White cardstock (#100730); stamp seahorse (Seaside Notions stamps) in memento ink; color with Dark Petal Pink Blend; hightlight with Wink of Stella (#141897); adhere to card front with dimensionals

5. Cut Coastal Cabana 1 X 2; stamp verse (Seaside Notions) in Memento ink; glue dot to 1 7/8 X 1 1/8 Gold Glimmer paper; adhere until to card front w 2 dimensionals on right hand side. Add 3 Basic self-adhesive sequins (see picture);

6. Cut approx 16" linen thread; color with Espresso marker (let dry);FullSizeRendermarker
 tie in bow and glue dot to seahorse

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: click on one of the images  below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now.

 


Bird Ballad Laser Cut Note Cards - #2

Today we'll take another turn at simply decorating the Bird Ballad Laser Cut Note Cards - #2.

7-26-19 Bird Ballad Laser Cut Butterfly 2

This time we are jazzing it up a bit with the Noble Peacock Foil Sheets--I used the Pretty Peacock color...it's  so pretty I just want to look at it! A layer of this underneath the lacy top and a simple butterfly in the middle gives an very elegant note card...and since there is no greeting, this card has universal appeal...you can use it for most occasions.

I'll give you the simple directions below followed by the supply list.  Click on the Shop Now button or on one of the images below and you'll be in my store...order your supplies to create these beauties.

Remember: 

*When you place an online order and use this months' Host code (B92RHQRC), you'll receive $5 in STampin'Up! product for each $50 in product that you purchase.

*During July, for each $50 in product that you purchase Stampin'Up! will email you a $5 coupon code--you will need to keep this code to use in August---don't lose it, print it out or store in in a safe place because I won't have your code.

Directions:

1. Cut Pretty Peacock foil 4 1/8 X 5 3/8; adhere to back of lacy note card top with glue dots

2. Use the embossing buddy on a scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock; stamp one of the butterflies (Gala Butterfly stamp set) in Versamark, sprinkle with gold embossing powder, heat with heat tool until shiny gold. Punch Butterfly Duet punch.

3. Add a large Noble Peacock rhinestone to the butterfly center. Adhere this to the center of the card front with a glue dot.

Your card is ready for sending or giving! Hope you enjoyed these - if so, sign up to receive my email notifications so you won't miss any of the new projects coming up! Click on the Blog News Sign Up and on the Subscribe to My Newsletter buttons (get tons of sample cards to copy)

Here's the list of supplies--click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order what you need today!


Bird Ballad Laser Cut Notecards

Today we're creating with those awesome new Bird Ballad Laser Cut Notecards. 149595G

These delicate lacy note cards are beautiful just as they are...but with a touch of color you can offset that lacy top and make a very striking note card--the great thing is that you can use your favorite color or make each one a different color.

And, there's a bonus--these 12 note cards and envelopes are stored in a beautiful leafy tin...what a wonderful gift...these note cards are easily decorated, then popped back in the tin and you have a beautiful gift that anyone would love. And you'll love it too because the tin with  12 note cards is $18--what a super value!

Here's the first rendition of decorating these cards: 7-23-19 Bird Ballad Laser Cut - HBD
Gorgeous, right? Just stamp with your favorite greeting and use an underlay of Coastal Cabana cardstock and you are done! I'll give you the simple directions below followed by the list of supplies.  Order your supplies now to create these lovely notecards.

Remember: 

*When you place an online order and use this months' Host code (B92RHQRC), you'll receive $5 in STampin'Up! product for each $50 in product that you purchase.

*During July, for each $50 in product that you purchase Stampin'Up! will email you a $5 coupon code--you will need to keep this code to use in August---don't lose it, print it out or store in in a safe place because I won't have your code.

Directions:

1. Cut Coast Cabana cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8; adhere to back of lacy note card top with glue dots

2. Use the embossing buddy on a scrap of Pool Party cardstock; stamp Happy Birthday (New Wonder stamp set) in Versamark, sprinkle with gold embossing powder, heat with heat tool until shiney gold. Punch with 1" circle punch.

3. Punch a piece of scrap gold glimmer paper (#146958) with 1 1/8 scallop circle punch; glue dot the happy birthday circle to the gold glimmer circle. Adhere this to the center of the card front with a dimensional.

Your card is ready for sending or giving! Stop by Friday--I have another one to show you.

Here's the list of supplies--click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order what you need today!


Another Quick but Cute Scalloped Note Card

The Creative Escape is tomorrow and yes, I am rushed as usual so I needed a quick card---so I created Another Quick but Cute Scalloped Note Card!

This time I picked (I only have to choose from 4 colors!) the Balmy Blue card. I decided I liked the white contrast under the scalloped edge so I used white to decorate the top. Instead of Designer Paper I used the Crackle Paint stamp which is totally awesome for just about any card design--from fancy to rustic! Here's the result... Scalloped note card daisy

 

I also used a Perennial Essence Floral Center for the Daisy center--they are so cute--they add dimension and are a fuzzy fun textile to add to your card.

I'm going to give you the brief directions for this note card followed by the Supply List. You can hit the Shop Now button or click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. You can order your supplies to create these cute cards.

Remember:

*If you place an online order and use this month's Host code (B92RHQRC) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product for each $50 in product that you purchase.

*And in July, for each $50 in product that you purchase you'll receive via email a $5 coupon from Stampin'Up! (shipping & tax are excluded).  Be sure your correct email address is in your account (and that I have your currect email address) so that you receive your coupon.  You can spend your coupons in August.

Directions:

1. Open the note card so you stamp only on the front. Stamp the Crackle Paint in Balmy Blue.

2. Stamp "Love to Celebrate You" (Butterfly Wishes #145346) in Memento ink on Shimmery white cardstock; punch out with Tailored Tag punch. Attach to card front with dimensionals. Add 3 small rhinestones.

3. Punch 2 Medium Daisies--adhere together with mini dimensionals and use a dimensional to adhere to card front; Add Perennial Essence Floral Center to daisy center.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List


Sandi's Creative Escape

Never have enough crafting time....come to Sandi's Creative Escape #7.  Twelve hours of creating fun while being pampered with food, gifts, door prizes and more...all day long. Here's what and Escape looks like...

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The  #6 event is July 7th and it is sold out...the ladies attending this event have first dibs on the Escape #7 on April 4th, 2020--however, we usually have spaces open at the end of the day. This is where registering for the Wait List comes in--first on the wait list gets first chance at open spaces.  Wait List Reservations are now being taken, first come first reserved for spaces unclaimed by July 20th Attendees---Call 410 836 8016 or email: [email protected]

Here are some comments from past attendees:

"Sign up early on the Waiting List for a really productive time" (Barb Howe)

"This is my Happy Place" (Jackie Silvestri)

"Sandi's escapes are great fun! I wouldn't miss one! (Diane Rapiey)

"All day, uninterrupted card-making with lots of prizes, surprises, inspired cards to stimulate creativity, wonder happy ladies." (Anne Leland)

Here are the specifics:

Location: Ramada Conference Center, 1700 Van Bibber Rd, Edgewood, MD 21040 (410-679-0770)

12 Super Creative Hours–Bring your projects & create to your heart’s content...work on greeting cards, memory-keeping pages, gift items--whatever makes you happy!

Provided for you: your own 6' table/chair, special surprise gifts,  commemorative bag with approx $40 Stampin’Up! product, light lunch, hot dinner, dessert event, snacks and water/coffee/tea all day, door prizes, 2 Free Make & Takes, Bingo (4 games), and raffle.

*Optional add ons – stamping class, shoebox swap, white elephant event. (These events will be defined closer to event time and you'll have an opportunity to decide if you want to participate and get the specifics)

Registration:

Attendees of #6 Escape July 20th have first registration rights. However, Wait List Reservations are now being taken, first come first reserved for spaces unclaimed by July 20th Attendees---Call 410 836 8016 or email: [email protected]

Confirmed Reservations for the April 4th event are made only with payment of fee.

Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE  (note: if you need to cancel we will assist to hook you up with someone to take your reservation or you may reap all the goodies of the day and hold your spot for the next event.)

Registration fee through July 20th: $115

 July 21st Until filled: $125

Note: For overnight stays, if you indicate you are with Sandi’s Creative Escape, single/double room $75 (free breakfast 6:30-9:30AM)

Nearby restaurants in walking distance: Waffle House, Denny’s, Burger King; other restaurants driveable within 5-10 minutes. Bel Air, Maryland is a 10-15 minute drive.

Wait List Reservations are now being taken, first come first reserved for spaces unclaimed by July 20th Attendees---Call 410 836 8016 or email: [email protected]


Quick & Easy Notecards

I'm always in a hurry and never enough time so I'm really excited about Quick & Easy Scalloped Note Cards & Envelopes. They give me a quick pretty base with 4 great colors to start with--so I don't have to choose among 50 colors--just 4--that limits my choosing time significantly.

Then the scalloped edge on the note card and on the matching envelope really adds  pizzazz to my creation with no effort on my part...so now all I need to do is add a bit of decoration on the front and I'm good to go.

Today I'm using a cute little new stamp and die bundle from the new catalog  called Pretty Pavilion.Since the note card is slightly smaller than a regular sized card I chose a couple of the smaller stamps to use....here's the result: Scalloped note card pretty pavilion

I stamped in Memento ink so I could use my Blend alcohol markers. I love my Blends--the color flows so evenly and brightly...I never have to worry about streaking. And when one marker runs dry (yes, I use them a lot) I only have to purchase one marker and not the Combo.

I'm going to give you the brief directions for this note card followed by the Supply List. You can hit the Shop Now button or click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. You can order your supplies to create these cute cards.

Remember:

*If you place an online order and use this month's Host code (B92RHQRC) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product for each $50 in product that you purchase.

*And in July, for each $50 in product that you purchase you'll receive via email a $5 coupon from Stampin'Up! (shipping & tax are excluded).  Be sure your correct email address is in your account (and that I have your currect email address) so that you receive your coupon.  You can spend your coupons in August.

Directions:

1. Cut 2 1/2 X 5 Terra Cotta gingham Designer Series Paper (2019-2021 In Color); adhere to Terra Cotta Tile note card with liquid glue.

2. Cut 2 1/8 X 3 7/8 Shimmery White cardstock; stamp plant (Pretty Pavilion stamp set) images in Memento ink; color with Light Pool Party, Light Crumb Cake, Light Old Olive, and Light Calypso Coral Blend markers. 

3. Stamp "Celebrate Your Special Day" in Memento ink on Pool Party cardstock; use banner die (Pavilion dies) to cut out verse; adhere between plants with mini dimensionals.

4. Stamp birds in Memento ink and color with Dark Pool Party Blend; glue this to 2 1/4 X 4 Pool Party cardstock with liquid glue. Adhere unit to card front with dimensionals.

5. Cut 1/2 X 5 Coastal Cabana cardstock and adhere to inside back of the notecard.

You are ready to send the card!

Supply List: Click on one of the images below and order your supplies now:


Solution to Your Stamping Problem

Love to stamp but time is short and creative juices dried up...here's the Solution to Your Stamping Problem!

Enjoy stamping but...
*Your schedule is booked for the classes you want to attend...
*Like to stamp with your buddies & they are busy at class time too...
*Want to create pretty cards but that creative bug hasn't bitten yet...
 
Here's a great solution for you--Sandi's Simply Stamping...because you SIMPLY do the stamping!
 
You get 2 Great designs (supplies for 5 cards of each design). This kit used the Beautiful Friendship stamp set.. SSS July-Aug Beautiful Friendship 1SSS July-Aug Beauiful Friendship 2
You can stamp them anytime, anywhere your schedule permits AND, if you like to stamp with your buddy, your buddy can purchase SSS too and you can schedule your "together" time when your schedules are clear.
 
Here's the good part:
All the prep work is done..cutting, scoring, dry embossing, die cutting, and bow tying.
The kit is ready to stamp and assemble!!  You use your stamps, inks, wet embossing supplies, and adhesive.
So you can have the fun and none of the design/prep work!!
 
Here's how it works
Purchase the SSS by July 20th
Kits will be ready by August 20th
(contains card supplies, you'll receive directions & pictures via email)
 
When you register you'll receive a list of supplies that you'll need which gives you plenty of time to get what you need before the kits are ready. You don't have to use the same stamps and ink colors that I use if you have something equivalent!
 
Order your SSS today before July 20th! (and have your buddy purchase one too so you can stamp together)
 
Call 410 836 8016 or Email: [email protected]
 
Kits: $25 (shipping $7.90 flat rate if desired)
 
Remember when you place an online order and use this month's host code (B92RHQRC) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product for each $50 in product that you purchase.
And during July, you'll receive a $5 coupon from Stampin'Up! via the email address you have on file with them for each $50 you purchase in product. (Be sure your email address is correct in your account--I cannot retrieve a code for you).
 
Here are the supplies you'll need when you receive your kit.  Click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now so you will have them when your kit is ready!

Lots of Great Color AND Shine with No Coloring & No Stamping

Today we're creating another great card with Lots of Great Color AND Shine with No Coloring & No Stamping.   It's hard to believe you can create this beauty in less than five minutes with no stamping and no coloring...but it's true--here it is: 7-5-19 Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper


Today's beauty is created with Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper--this paper set has shiney emobossing on all the fronts of these sheets...it really makes these designs look like Mosaic tile. Additionally the Mosaic 3D folder gives the background a wonderful coordinating image. I'm using the new 3D embossing plate (#149658) and it works beautifully to give you exactly the right height to get the perfect image.

 

I'll give you all the simple directions to create this lovely and following that will be the Supply List for this card..just click on the Shop Now button or on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store..remember...

*July is Bonus Days--for each $50 in product that you purchase, Stampin'Up! will email you a coupon for $5--you must have your current email address in their system to receive this. You will get to spend these coup0ns in August.

*And if you place your order online and use this month's host code (B92RHQRC) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase (excludes shipping & tax).

Card Directions:

1. Cut Daffodil Delight cardstock stock 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, score the long side at 4 1/4 (card base)

2. Cut Daffofil cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8; dry emboss with the Mosaic 3D embossing folder (use the 3D embossing plate for best results); adhere to card front with liquid glue. 

3. Using the largest stitched circle (Stitched Shapes dies) cut out the rose image from the Mosaic Mood designer paper that you like.

4. Cut 3 1/8 X 3 1 /8 Garden Green cardstock and 3 1/4 X 3 1/4 Basic Black cardtock. Adhere these together with liquid; adhere  this unit to back of  DSP circle with liquid glue. Adhere this unit to the card front with dimensionals.

5. Using approximately 9" of striped Petal Pink ribbon, tie a bow and adhere to base of the ovals with a glue dot (#103683).

Your card is ready for sending!

Here's the supply list--just click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order now!


Gorgeous Color with No Coloring!

Today we'll create a beautiful card with Gorgeous Color with No Coloring...here it is: 7-2-19 Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper

Am I right--isn't that color great....and another super benefit....there's no stamping either! This is one of those cards that you can create is mere minutes when you are in a crush..but the card looks terrific!

The secret sauce is that we are using the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper--it has several sheets with lovely designs...the one used for this card have several images that would work well with the Layering Oval dies and simply layer with a contrasting color with the next sized up oval die.

One  last touch really sets off the bird images--that's a touch of Wink of Stella. If you know me for more than 5 minutes--you know I even sparkle up my dreams with a bit of Wink! (Didn't know you could do that? Just stick with me--you'll find tons of great uses for that Wink.)

I'll give you all the simple directions to create this cutie and following that will be the Supply List for this card..just click on the Shop Now button or on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store..remember...

*July is Bonus Days--for each $50 in product that you purchase, Stampin'Up! will email you a coupon for $5--you must have your current email address in their system to receive this. You will get to spend these coup0ns in August.

*And if you place your order online and use this month's host code (B92RHQRC) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase (excludes shipping & tax).

Card Directions:

1. Cut Thick Whisper White cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score the long side at 5 1/2 (card base)

2. Cut Whisper White cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8; dry emboss with the Brick & Mortar embossing folder; adhere to card front with liquid glue. Using a quarter sponge (cut a sponge round into 4 pieces like a pie). sponge the brick image with Smokey Slate ink lightly to enhance the brick image.

3. Using the Layering Oval framelit that is approximately 3" at the longest part and find the image on the Bird Ballad designer paper that you like (I selected the 2 birds sitting on the branch. Cut this image with the die. Add a bit of highlighting with Wink of Stella (glitter pen).

4. Using the next larger Oval framelit (it will be scalloped) cut an oval from Bermuda Bay cardstock (#131197) (or your favorite coordinating color); adhere to back of DSP with liquid glue. Adhere this unit to the card front with dimensionals.

5. Using approximately 9" of white with silver edging ribbon, tie a bow and adhere to base of the ovals with a glue dot (#103683).

Your card is ready for sending!

Here's the supply list--just click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order now!