Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Sending Love

It's been a while since I shared a project with you, so I dropped everything to put this share together.  

The last three weeks of August have been cray-cray!  My family and I went on a last hurrah--AKA vacation--before school started back again.  But before we took off, we had to finish school clothes and school supply shopping, we had to pack...you know the drill.  

Anyway, I made this card a few weeks ago, and I've been dying to share it with you!  I absolutely adore the Jar of Jove Stamp Set and Everyday Jars Framelits (get the Bundle for 10% savings!).  The wealth of possibilities is truly endless!

I made this Sending Love Card using my favorite new product--Watercolor Paper.  {As it turns out, I don't have a knack for watercoloring stamped images, but I'm pretty good at making watercolor backgrounds, so that's the strength of my talent for now.}


I started my background with a couple of drops of Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry (from ink refills) and an Aqua Painter.  

I covered the entire background in a wash of Crushed Curry first, then went over it with just a touch of Bermuda Bay at the top.  Once I achieved hues of color I wanted--blue on top, green in the middle, and yellow at the bottom--I stopped.


I also die cut the large jar from the Everyday Jars Framelits and watercolored the sides of the jar in Bermuda Bay.  I used a very steady hand to achieve this watercolor look.


I finished off the card by adding:
  • a Delicate White Doily
  • a strip of Sahara Sand Cardstock that I embossed using the Seaside Embossing Folder and then tore off one end, 
  • some die cut hearts cut from the Wish Big Wish Big Framelits Dies, and 
  • some Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine around the neck of my jar


I added my sentiment by stamping the word "sending" first using the Sunshine Sayings Stamp Set, then added the die cut word "love" using the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits and another die cut heart.

This is such a sweet card, and I can't wait to send it to someone who needs some love!  How would one of your friends or family members like to receive a card like this?

You will find all of the Stampin' Up! products used to create my 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.

P.S.  Are you ready for the 2016 Holiday Catalog launch?  It's September 1st!!!  I can't wait and neither can my customers!  

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


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Sunday, August 28, 2016

Have you purchased your Thoughtful Branches Bundle yet?

The Thoughtful Branches Bundle (item #144328or the stamp set (item #143539) and Thinlits dies (item #143538) are available while supplies last or until August 31, 2016.  Don't miss out!


My customers and I have had so much fun with this Bundle, and I hope you have too!  

Whether it's beautiful cards, gifts or home decor items you like, Thoughtful Branches has plenty of year-round crafting fun waiting for you!

Buy your Thoughtful Branches Bundle or the stamp set or dies NOW in my Online Store!


Thoughtful Branches Bundle

Thoughtful Branches Stamp Set

Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies

Did you see the cards I created using the Bundle?  If not, you'll find them HERE

Don't forget that you can use your Bonus Days coupon(s) to save on these products or anything else you want!  The Bonus Days coupons expire August 31, 2016, so grab your Wish List and put that savings to good use!

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



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Paper Pumpkin BOGO!

Friday, August 12, 2016

Paper Pumpkin BOGO -- Buy One Get One FREE!

BOGO ALERT! 

For the FIRST time ever, FIRST-time subscribers can buy their FIRST month and get their second month completely FREE! 

Sign up with me at PaperPumpkin.com and use "BOGO" for the promo code!


Offer Valid: August 11–October 10, 2016 

The Fine Print:
  • IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, you cannot put your subscription on hold or cancel until after the first two full months.
  • After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended.  Ends October 10, 2016.
  • This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.
  • Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
  • Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit).

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



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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Lisa's 2016 Holiday Catalog Haul

The NEW! Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is coming to town!


My preorder has arrived!  Now, I just need to find some time...LOTS of time...to play!  


There are so many great products!  You're going to want them ALL!  

If you would like to receive the NEW! Catalog on your doorstep before September 1st (launch day!), here's what you need to do to reserve your copy:

1.)  If you are one of my customers, THANK YOU!!!  If you have been ordering regularly from me (placed a product order of $35 or more with me between May 2016 and July 2016), Stampin' Up! will mail you your Catalog on my behalf the week of August 8, 2016* as my thank you for supporting my Stampin' Up! business!  (Limit 1 per person.)  *Please note that it can take up to two (2) weeks for your catalog to arrive.

2.)  If you did not place an order with me between May 2016 and July 2016, there's still time!  You can place a product order of $35 or more (before tax and shipping) between August 1-15, 2016, and I will mail your Catalog the week of August 15, 2016. (Limit 1 per person.)  You'll have one in plenty of time to get your Wish List ready for the first day of ordering on September 1, 2016!  Place your online order here 

U.S. residents only, please.

If you have a demonstrator, please contact your demonstrator for your Catalog.

Ordering starts September 1, 2016!

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



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Thursday, August 4, 2016

The 2016 Holiday Catalog is Coming Soon! Want one?

I know it's only August, but before you know it, the kids will be back in school, the leaves will be changing, and we'll be celebrating the holidays.  

So you know what that means, right?!  The NEW! Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is coming to town!


Myself and my fellow demonstrators got to preview the new catalog starting last Thursday, and I'm blown away!  My preorder has been placed, and I can't wait to share all of the beautiful projects I have swirling around in my head with you!

It's time to get excited!  

We've got so much good stuff coming your way, like:
  • Surprising stamp sets; 
  • Fabulous Framelits and Thinlits dies;   
  • Delightful Designer Series Paper;
  • Marvelous memory keeping products;
  • Perfect packaging ideas;
  • Exciting embellishments;
  • Ravishing ribbon; and
  • MUCH, MUCH MORE!

If you would like to receive the NEW! Catalog on your doorstep before September 1st (Catalog launch day!), here's what you need to do to reserve your copy:

1.)  If you are one of my customers, THANK YOU!!!  If you have been ordering regularly from me (placed a product order of $35 or more with me between May 2016 and July 2016), Stampin' Up! will mail you your Catalog on my behalf the week of August 8, 2016* as my thank you for supporting my Stampin' Up! business!  (Limit 1 per person.)  *Please note that it can take up to two (2) weeks for your catalog to arrive.

2.)  If you did not place an order with me between May 2016 and July 2016, there's still time!  You can place a product order of $35 or more (before tax and shipping) between August 1-15, 2016, and I will mail your Catalog the week of August 15, 2016. (Limit 1 per person.)  You'll have one in plenty of time to get your Wish List ready for the first day of ordering on September 1, 2016!  Place your online order here 

U.S. residents only, please.

If you have a demonstrator, please contact your demonstrator for your Catalog.

Ordering starts September 1, 2016!

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



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Up to 60% off Clearance Rack items!

Thoughtful Branches is Available for Purchase!

Purchase the Starter Kit & Join the Fun!

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Thoughtful Branches is Available for Purchase!

Are you ready to spice up your crafting collection with Stampin' Up!'s latest addition?  Whether it's beautiful cards, gifts or home decor items you like, Thoughtful Branches has plenty of crafting fun waiting for you!


The new bundle (item #144328) or the stamp set (item #143539) and Thinlits dies (item #143538) are available while supplies last or until August 31, 2016. 

Thoughtful Branches Bundle

Thoughtful Branches Stamp Set

Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies

Did you see the cards I created using the Bundle?  If not, you'll find them HERE.

Don't forget that you can use your Bonus Days coupon(s) to save on these products or anything else you want!  But don't dilly dally...the Thoughtful Branches products will more than likely sell out before August 31, 2016, AND those Bonus Days coupons expire August 31, 2016!


Buy your Thoughtful Branches Bundle or the stamp set or dies NOW in my Online Store!
 
Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time, happy crafting!



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Monday, August 1, 2016

Birthday Fiesta Shaker Card & A TUTORIAL!

Eeeks, was this Birthday Fiesta Shaker Card a fun one to make!  I saw it so clearly in my head before I sat down to create, so I quickly sketched it out and got right to work.

The Festive Birthday Suite is so fun to work with!  Remember my Birthday Fiesta CardI don't know which one I like more.

For this card, I used the Birthday Fiesta Stamp Set, Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper, Fiesta Time Framelits Dies and Layering Circle Framelits.  Below are several pictures of the card from all angles and a picture tutorial as well.


The streamers across the top are my favorite addition to this card!


Isn't that llama cute?!


Here he is for his close up...hehe!


THE STEPS ::

1.  Cut a 4" x 5-1/4" card front from the yellow "dotted" paper from the Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper.

2.  Die cut a large circle (but not the largest) from the Layering Circle Framelits in the upper left corner, approximately 1/3" in from the top and left sides.  Be sure to use the Magnetic Platform to keep the framelit in place while cutting (shown below).


3.  Flip the newly die cut piece of paper over and adhere a 3" x 3" Window Sheet over the opening using Mini Glue Dots (shown below) 

4.  Form some Foam Adhesive Strips over the window opening into a circle.  

Fill the circle with your shaker "ingredients" -- punch hearts using the Confetti Hearts Border, cut some confetti with the Fringe Scissors, and add some Bermuda Bay Sequins (shown below).
 

5.  Remove the tape strips from the Foam Adhesive Strips and add the 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" background from the "hearts and confetti" piece of designer series paper.  

Add a few more strips of Foam Adhesive Strips around the edges of the card front, so everything is the same height once adhered.


6.  Die cut and add the die cut streamers before adhering to the card front using the Fine Tip Glue Pen.  

For a firm hold on the streamers, place two Clear Blocks over the top for about 2-3 minutes (shown below).  Once dry, cut the overhang of the streamers with Paper Snips.


7.  Now, you're ready to remove the tape strips from the Foam Adhesive Strips and adhere the card front to your card base (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored and folded in half).  

8.  Stamp your sentiment onto a 1" x 5-1/2" strip of Whisper White cardstock, add a strip of "grass", add your die cut llama and cactus, and you're done!  Yay!


So, what do you think?  I hope you like this card as much I do, and I certainly hope that you consider adding the Birthday Fiesta Stamp SetFiesta Time Framelits, and other coordinating products to your shopping list, so you can have some birthday card-making fun too. 

You will find all of the Stampin' Up! products used to create my 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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