Wednesday, January 27, 2016

My Occasions Catalog & Sale-A-Bration Kickoff

On Saturday, January 16th, I held my annual Occasions Catalog & Sale-A-Bration Kickoff.  Four of my crafty friends and I got together in my Craft Room to make three amazing cards, and to "ooh" and "aah" over the new 2016 Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration products.


Cheryl showing us her beautiful Be Mine Bloomin' Heart Card.

Beckie showing us her gorgeous Be Mine Bloomin' Heart Card.

Beckie putting the finishing touches on her For You Birthday Bouquet Card.

The Kickoff is also an opportunity for me to spoil them with new stuff!  How do you ask?  Well, in their goodie bags, they received $25 in Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog goodies!  The products included:
  • 12 sheets (1 of each design) from the It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack
  • It's My Party Baker's Twine Combo Pack
  • It's My Party Designer Washi Tape
  • It's My Party Enamel Dots

I put the twine, washi tape and enamel dots in our Gusseted Cellophane Bags, and made cute tags and bag toppers using the Party with Cake Stamp Set, It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack, and Ornate Tag Topper Punch.  The bag toppers are 4" x 4", scored down the center and were adhered onto the bags with a glue runner similar to Fast Fuse.  I put the paper in Stampin' Up! 12" x 12" Craft Keepers (only available to Stampin' Up! demonstrators for purchase).  

The contents of the goodie bags is always a surprise, and this selection of goodies seemed to make their day!  They also got to use those goodies to make our last card, Let's Celebrate...with Cake Card.

The three cards we made have all been featured here on my blog recently.  Just click on the links below each picture to be taken to those posts for more details...and more pictures from the Kickoff too.






We had a BLAST!  And the fun will continue in February and March.  I can't wait and neither can they.

If you missed my fun Occasions Catalog & Sale-A-Bration Kickoff and want a "goodie bag" of your own as well as your pick of some fabulous FREE Sale-A-Bration products, you will find all of the Stampin' Up! products used to create the goodie bags below (minus the Craft Keepers and heart clothespins...I got those at Target in the Dollar Spot section).  AND, you'll get all 48 sheets in the paper stack, not just 12 sheets! 

Order what you need by placing your order in my Online Store anytime, or click any of the photos below to go right to that item.

Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time, happy crafting!


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Monday, January 25, 2016

It's Time to Celebrate...with Cake! & A VIDEO!

I'm back with more Occasions Catalog 2016 card making fun!  Are you ready?!  The It's My Party product suite on pages 4-7 in the Occasions Catalog is dripping with bright colored designer series paper, two great stamp sets, fun embellishments, and great tools.  Well, I didn't buy it all, but darn near!

When I asked my girls in December at the Get Crafty with Lisa Holiday Party I threw for them what they wanted to make in class in January, February and March, they said they HAD to make a card with the new Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies.  So, when I got my hands on the It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack, I knew exactly what we'd make at my Occasions Catalog & Sale-A-Bration Kickoff.

For this It's Time to Celebrate with Cake Card, I used lots of It's My Party products:
  • Party with Cake Stamp Set
  • It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack
  • It's My Party Cardstock Pack
  • Baker's Twine Combo Pack
  • It's My Party Designer Washi Tape
  • Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies

The card front is a Lisa Rhine Design (TM) original.  I borrowed it from a card I made for my dad for his birthday back in 2014, It's Your Birthday Dad Card.  It's still being pinned to this day almost weekly on Pinterest, so I thought I'd give it another run.


For the inside of the card, I borrowed my design from one of the cards on page 7 of the Occasions Catalog.  I wanted to show my crafty friends that they too can make what they see in the Catalog.  The only thing that's missing on mine are the It's My Party Enamel Dots...I added them after I took this picture.

Above is more detail on the card front.  But for the inside of the card, be sure to watch Stampin' Up!'s video below like I did to learn how to use the Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies.  Fun stuff!



TIP ::  Stamp your sentiment and/or confetti from the Party with Cake Stamp Set BEFORE you fold and adhere it to the inside of your card, like Cheryl is showing us above.

Lemyrtle loved how her card turned out.

Everyone LOVED making this card!  Won't your friends and family members enjoy getting a beautiful handmade pop-up card on their birthday from you too?  Remember, you earn free Sale-A-Bration products with each $50 you spend, so go CRAZY!

You will find all of the Stampin' Up! products used to create this card below.  Order what you need by placing your order in my Online Store anytime, or click any of the photos below to go right to that item.

Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time, happy crafting!


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Friday, January 22, 2016

For You Birthday Bouquet & TUTORIAL!

When I saw the Birthday Bouquet product suite in the Occasions Catalog on pages 8-9, I had to have it ALL!  It's filled with flowers, soft colors, and even a bit of bling--some of my favorite things.  The designer series paper just screams, "Make pretty cards with me!"

Using the Birthday Blooms Stamp Set, Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper, and Pool Party 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, this beauty came together quickly and easily. 


I offset the card front to give a hint of color from the card base in Soft Suede.


The focal point of this card is the large flower from the Birthday Blooms Stamp Set.  I love it!  But because we were making this card in a class, I didn't color it in.  That would have been too time consuming for a class.


I finished this card off with some of that gorgeous Pool Party 3/8" Glitter Ribbon.  It adds just the right bit of sparkle and shine.  Below are all of the steps to make this card.

THE STEPS ::
  1. Cut a card base at 4-1/4" x 11" in Soft Suede and score in half.
  2. Cut a card front at 4" x 5-1/2" and a coordinating strip of paper at 2" x 5-1/2" from the Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper.
  3. Cut a base for your large flower at 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" from Whisper White Cardstock, and stamp the large flower from the Birthday Blooms Stamp Set in the center in Mint Macaron ink.
  4. Punch a 1-3/4" circle using the 1-3/4" Circle Punch from Blushing Bride Cardstock, and stamp "for you" in Watermelon Wonder and the small flower in Mint Macaron above the sentiment.
  5. Cut two 2-1/2" pieces of Pool Party 3/8" Ribbon and adhere to the sentiment circle piece using Mini Glue Dots.
  6. Grab your card base and adhere the card front on the right.  Adhere the coordinating strip about 1/2" in from the left.  Adhere the stamped flower piece to the top center.  Add the sentiment circle with ribbon pieces to the lower left corner of the stamped flower piece with Stampin' Dimensionals.  
  7. Finish off with three Blushing Bride Sequins Trim randomly placed on the stamped flower using the Fine-tip Glue Pen.  And you're done!


We made this card in my Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Kickoff this past weekend, and my class attendees just loved it!  

So, what do you think?  Please leave me a comment below.  I'd love to hear from you.

You will find all of the Stampin' Up! products used to create this card below.  Order what you need by placing your order in my Online Store anytime, or click any of the photos below to go right to that item.


Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time, happy crafting!


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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Be Mine Bloomin' Heart & A VIDEO!

Stampin' Up! outdid themselves with the new selection of products in the NEW! Occasions Catalog!  I know I've said that about the last several catalogs, but every time they release a new catalog, they fill each one with fresh, current product offerings that I fall head over heals in love with.  And the Love Blossoms product suite is one of them (Occasions Catalog pp. 16-17)...that's for sure!

I absolutely could not wait to get my hands on the Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Die, so it was one of the first things I grabbed for when I sat down to create with my new products.  


For this card, my goal was to make a card that exclaimed "simply elegant."  Using the Bloomin' Love Stamp Set, Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Die, and Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack, I popped in lots of color with the background paper and added texture with the dies.


I loved adding in the two-tone stamped sentiment cut from the banner die in the Large Numbers Framelits Dies.  Don't sleep on this die set, folks...it's definitely going to be a big hit!


For the big finish, I added some Metal Rimmed Pearls to add a bit more texture and elegance.


I stamped the inside of my card as well, and have been making more of an effort to stamp the inside when crafting.  I love a stamp set that I can use on both the outside and inside of my card, and the Bloomin' Love Stamp Set offers tons of opportunities to do just that.  

So, what do you think?  I hope you like this card and find some Valentine's Day card inspiration in my creation.  

Before you go, be sure to check out the Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Die video that Stampin' Up! created.  Brandi gives you the tips you'll need to perfectly cut this intricate die every time.  Enjoy!



You will find all of the Stampin' Up! products used to create this card below.  Order what you need by placing your order in my Online Store anytime, or click any of the photos below to go right to that item.


Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time, happy crafting!


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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Wait No More...It's Time for a New Catalog and Sale-A-Bration!

The wait is FINALLY over!


Go ahead and feel free to flip through every page:  


Remember...with each $50 in products you purchase, you will be able to choose an exclusive Sale-A-Bration product for free!  

NOTE:  Pages 4-15 are available the entire Sale-A-Bration period (January 5-March 31).  Pages 16-19 show limited-time products available only until February 15.  Watch for another batch of limited-time products coming February 16.

Shop NOW!

Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time, happy crafting!


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Monday, January 4, 2016

NEW! Occasions Catalog...It's almost time to Sale-A-Brate!

The start of the new year is the most exciting time of the year at Stampin' Up! with a NEW! Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration!  


It all kicks off January 5, 2016!  


With each $50 in products you purchase, you will be able to choose an exclusive Sale-A-Bration product for free!  

This year's Sale-a-Bration products include: 
  • 7 stamp sets!
  • 2 designer series specialty papers!
  • a designer vellum stack!
  • AND a Project Life specialty card collection!

I. AM. IN. LOVE with EVERYTHING in the new Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure!  

Be sure to stop by tomorrow to check out and start ordering from the new Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure!

Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time, happy crafting!



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Saturday, January 2, 2016

Year-End Sale & Holiday Catalog Ending Soon!

Out with the old, in with the new...

The Year-End Sale ends Monday, January 4, 2016. 


Shop NOW for clearance items, closeouts and discounted retiring holiday products before they're gone forever.

The Holiday Catalog ends January 4, 2016 as well.  Order what you want before we say good-bye.


Shop Holiday Catalog products NOW!

Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time, happy crafting!



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Friday, January 1, 2016

Happy New Year!


As the New Year approaches us with hopes anew, here's to wishing you and your family a wonderful year ahead.  
 

Happy New Year!  

Until next time, happy crafting!


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