Gigi

I have had quite a few friends and family in need of get-well cards, due to surgeries.  
There is always a go to stamp set I think of when I make these kind of cards and that’s Back on Your Feet #149385.  It has just the right sayings and pictures that are sure to make your recipient smile.  
I made today’s card with a little ribbon trick, I wanted to share with all of you.
I used the white 3/8″ Glittered Organdy ribbon #156408, that I am happy to say will be in our new Annual Catalog.  I just received my catalog and was happy to see it return.  You can do so many things with it, including coloring it.  
I used my Flirty Flamingo Blend marker with the brush end and glided it along the ribbon to color it. Do it several times if you want it darker. 
Then I took my paper snips and cut the ribbon in half and glued it to the middle of the white ribbon.  
I also colored a small piece for the end of my saying tag.  I used Granny Apple Green Blend marker for that.  It gave the card just the right amount of sparkle.

This cute set is going to retire, but you can still get it now. Since it is on the Last Chance list, I wouldn’t wait.  Products are as supplies last.
I will still be using this set, long after it retires.  I absolutely love it!

For Instructions & Supplies, read more:

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With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, I love putting together a cute treat.  I really don’t send out cards, but a treat is always fun.
I was in Target yesterday and found these cute rainbow cookies.  I immediately thought of our Rainbow of Happiness Bundle # 157727, on page 18 of our Mini catalog, I made an easy and quick box and put on some of the Sale-a-Bration Rainbow paper, I still had left. Now you don’t have to use this paper, you can use any paper you have.  I did use the paper to decorate most of the box, but you can easily stamp and die cut the rainbow and get the same effect. 
I used A Wish for Everything for my sentiment.  
For the pot of gold, I used my ladybug punch and just punched the body.  It makes a perfect cauldron.  The gold in the pot was punched from the ice cream cone builder punch.#154241. Again I used some older Sale-a-bration paper called Be Dazzling.  I cut off one of the scoops and put it on the side.  It worked pretty good.  I love when our punches work for different shapes than what was intended.

Instructions: Cut Bermuda Bay cardstock 6″ X 11″.
Score long side 1/2″, 4-1/4″, 5-3/4″, 9-1/2″.
Turn and score on the 6″ side at 3/4″ 4-1/2″.
Cut 1/2″ side ends off and miter the center piece that is left.
Turn to the larger bottom piece and cut up on the tabs. Miter the tabs.
Put glue on the 1/2″ side and fold box together.
Add seal to the 1/2″ piece and fold down inside the box.
Add seal to the tabs and pull up to form the box.
Add 2 pcs. of designer paper cut 3-1/2″ X 3-1/2″ and adhere to the front and back of box.
Cut 2 pcs. of designer paper 1-1/4″ X 3-1/2″ and use seal to attach to the sides of the box.
Die cut the second largest scalloped rectangle using white cardstock.
Stamp or cut a rainbow and adhere to the rectangle.
Cut a cloud or punch one out if you have the cloud punch. Adhere to the side of the rainbow with dimensionals.
Punch a black piece from the ladybug die for the pot.
Punch the gold using the ice cream punch. Cut one of the pieces and add to the other side with glue dots. Add to the back of the pot with glue dots.
Add the pot to the right side of the rainbow with dimensionals.
Cut a white piece 1/2″ X 3-1/2″ and stamp sentiment using black memento ink.
Cut a Bermuda Bay piece 1-3/4″ X 3-3/4″ and use seal to adhere to white piece.
Cut a piece of So Saffron 2″ X 4-1/2″ and score at 1″. Adhere the saying to the front of the topper with seal.
Use Tear & Tape to each side of the bag topper and put over the cookie bag.
Add cookie to the box.

Product List

Rainbow Of Happiness Bundle (English) [157727] $44.00	A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set [149320] $39.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00	Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch [154241] $18.00	Ladybug Builder Punch [157698] $18.00
Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158126] $0.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75
So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105118] $8.75	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197] $8.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031] $7.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00

I decided to make a cheerful birthday card and grabbed for the Hello Ladybug Bundle right away.
This bundle makes such cute cards. I always smile when I see these cards.  I hope the birthday girl enjoys it.

I love how black and red goes together.
I used our Pattern Party Designer paper that you card earn for free as a Host reward.  No, you don’t have to host a party to get it, just place an order or grab a friend and put an order in together.  Qualify for the Host rewards and get this amazing pack of designer paper.  You get 48 sheets of 12 X 12 paper.  It’s valued at $30, but only uses 18 of your host rewards.  If your order is a little under the $180- amount,( earns you $18- in rewards),  Stampin’ Up! usually lets you still get it and pay the difference if it’s only a few dollars. You can see the paper in our annual catalog on page 171.  Don’t miss it.  It’s a great stack.  You have pretty patterns on one side and black and white patterns on the back.  The black and white offers you the choice to leave it as is or color it with your markers, or colored pencils.  So much versatility is offered in this pack.

Instructions:
Cut red cardstock 4-1/4″ X 11″ and score at 5-1/2″.
Cut white piece 4″ X 5-1/4″.
Cut designer piece 1-1/2″ X 5-1/4″ and use seal to adhere to the card.
Stamp flowers in real red at the top of the card. Stamp Black Memento ink for the dots.
Wrap a piece of the ribbon around to the back and secure with seal. Add a glue dot under the center of the ribbon to stay in place.
Tie a bow and add to the ribbon with a glue dot.
Stamp the sentiment at the bottom of the card in black memento ink.
On a piece of basic white, stamp the leaf in Garden Green ink and cut out with paper snips.
Stamp the ladybug on white cardstock with real red ink. Punch out with coordinating punch.
Stamp the wings in real red ink on white cardstock and punch out with punch.
Adhere the wings with glue dots.
Add the leaf with dimensionals.
Add the ladybug with glue dots on the leaf and a dimensional under the part off the leaf.

Product List

Hello Ladybug Bundle (English) [157699] $32.25	Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151534] $18.00	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426] $18.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon [156485] $7.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00

I have two new Promotions starting today March 1st. When one thing ends, more fun things begin.

• The first promotion introduces you to a new collection of products that will quickly become a new favorite.
• The second promotion offers a 20% discount on some great products you might have passed over, and this discount just might be the nudge you needed to take another look.

Second, we have a 20% savings on the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

If you haven’t already, it’s time to meet your mini crafting companion: the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine! If this is your first encounter, allow us to introduce you.

This mini—but mighty—machine is durable, portable, and easy to use. It’s the perfect pick for budding beginners who want to branch out, papercrafting pros who want to craft on the go, or those who are short on storage space! With this trusty tool, any crafter can make precise cuts and embossed designs for their projects with one pass.

During the month of March, you can snag the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine at a 20% discount! This miniature machine is compatible with a large selection of Stampin’ Up! embossing folders and dies. Build your craft collection and combine the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with any (or all!) of the select stamp-and-die bundles that are also available for 20% off during the month of March! Look for the Mini Icon picture for stamp and die bundles that fit the machine.

I have an adorable baby card for you using Easter Friends and Celebrating You.  
Easter Friends is not just for Easter. You can use these cute ducks and chicks for any Spring, Baby or Easter occasion. They are adorable and will send joy to that person who gets a special card.

Instructions: Cut thick white cardstock 5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″ and score at 4-1/4″.
Cut designer paper 4″ X 5-1/4″ and glue to the card base.
Cut Balmy blue 3″ X 3″ and 1-1/8″ X 2-3/4″.
Cut white piece 2-5/8″ X 2-1/2″. Emboss with the square Whimsy die.
Stamp the duck with Black Memento ink and color with a Light Daffodil Delight Blend marker and the bill and feet with light Pumpkin Pie marker.
Glue white to Balmy Blue piece. Attach with dimensionals to the middle right of the card.
Cut another white piece 7/8″ X 2-5/8″.
Stamp the saying from Celebrating You on white cardstock with Black Memento ink. Glue to the Balmy Blue piece and attach to the card with dimensionals.
Add the resin dots to the card as shown in the picture.

Product List

Easter Friends Cling Stamp Set (English) [157737] $23.00	Celebrating You Cling Stamp Set (English) [158028] $24.00	Stitched With Whimsy Dies [155314] $29.00
Simply Marbleous 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158128] $0.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.75
Playing With Patterns Resin Dots [152467] $8.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $9.00
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897] $9.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00

This week we had sad news about the loss of a friend’s family member.  These times call for a simple card, so you can express your sympathy and support.
I put this card together using three stamp sets.  The purpose is to show you how you can mix your stamps to come up with a unique card.  
I started with Very Vanilla cardstock and embossed the front with the Painted Texture embossing folder. 
I used the Painted Poppy for the flower and the saying on the outside of the card is from Color & Contour.  I masked off the now in Here for you now.  The inside saying is from Celebrating You.  I used You’re on my mind and in my heart. There are some really nice sentiments in that set. 

Instructions: Cut a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock 5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″ and score at 4-1/4″ with your paper trimmer.
Emboss the front with the Painted Texture folder.
Take another piece of Very Vanilla and cut out the largest rectangle from the dies.
Stamp the flower in Gray Granite ink.
Color flower with light and dark Poppy Parade Blend markers. Color the leaves in light Old Olive.
Stamp the background stamp in Gray Granite ink and stamp off once then stamp on the card.
Stamp the saying from the Color & Contour stamps and don’t ink the now. Just the Here for you.
Attach to the card with dimensionals.
Stamp the saying ” You’re on my Mind and in my Heart from the Celebrating You stamp set in Gray Granite ink, inside the card.

Product List

Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set [151599] $23.00	Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp Set [154994] $21.00	Celebrating You Cling Stamp Set (English) [158028] $24.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $9.75	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00	Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder [154317] $9.00
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $7.50	Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154958] $9.00	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892] $9.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

Happy Valentine’s Day! I love my Customers and Stamping Friends.

I just wanted to share a Z-Fold technique that you can use on your Valentine’s Day card or any occasion card.
I haven’t made one in a while and thought I would show you a cute card.  If you have this wonderful bundle, you know you can use it for more than just Valentine’s Day.  I already made a wedding card and the set is great for anniversary or anytime you want to sentiments of love and happiness.

The bundle comes with the Love & Happiness stamp set and the Bouquet of Love dies along with the Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder. Item # 157642.  Add the Sweet Talk Designer paper #157616 and you have earned yourself a FREE Sale-a-Bration product. Sale-a-Bration ends February 28th, so there are only a few weeks left. I used all three of these in the bundle for my card.
I embossed the heart in red using the folder and then cut it out using the heart dies in the bundle.  I also cut a white heart using the other heart die and notice the stitching on the edge? I love that.
I have all the measurements and directions over on my blog at stampfunatics.com.

Instructions: Cut thick white cardstock 5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″ and score at 4-1/4″ and 2-1/8″.
Fold the front flap back on the front.
Cut two pieces for read red cardstock 1-7/8″ X 5-1/4″
Cut two pieces of designer paper 1-5/8″ X 5″.
Glue the two together and add to the card.
Stamp the saying inside the card near the inside panel.
Cut a red circle and a white scalloped circle and glue them together.
Emboss a small piece of Real Red inside the heart of the folder and cut out with matching heart die. Add to circle with a dimensional.
Cut out a white heart with the smaller heart die. Add to the red heart with a dimensional.
Fussy cut one of the designer hearts with your paper snips.
Add to the center of the heart with a mini dimensional.

Product List

Love & Happiness Bundle (English) [157642] $45.75	Sweet Talk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157616] $11.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Layering Circles Dies [151770] $35.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00

I have a short video for you today that will show you how to put together fast and easy Valentine Treats. Our Designer paper makes great wrapping paper too.  it’s a great way to use up your stash of paper.  
Today I am using the Sweet Talk Designer paper #157616.  This paper has beautiful designs and is very versatile for other occasions besides Valentine’s Day.
I am also using the Love & Happiness Bundle, that includes a stamp set with tons of great sentiments and beautiful dies.  It even has an awesome Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder.  You can emboss and cut with it to make great cards.  It’s a great deal to get the stamps, dies and embossing folder all in one, item #157642.  It’s $45.74 and add the designer paper and you will qualify to select a free Sale-a-Bration product and you will also qualify for my free class.

I have some exciting news today.  I will be offering a class in the mail for our new “All Together Suite“.  This new release is amazing!  

Loving hands and heartfelt words are the best way to show you care. With hand designs that illustrate coming together in friendship and solidarity, the All Together Collection will help you create cardmaking and paper crafting projects that reflect the people you know and love. 

The All Together Collection includes early-release products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog—an exciting new range of natural Stampin’ Blends—and exclusive products you can’t get anywhere else! Come together to create projects inspired by you.  

You asked for it, you got it!  We now have a collection of different skin tone Blend markers.  I used them on our cards and love the versatility of them. 
The sentiments in the stamp set are amazing!  They ooze love, kindness and support and we all need more of that. 
You can see all of the product line for the All Together Suite Click here.

Sometimes you can’t get enough of a good thing.  Last week I showed you the beautiful Daffodil Afternoon Designer paper that you can earn free in Sale-a-Bration.  Well…..
instead of showing you an exclusive stamp set, I decided to feature the designer paper and design around that, using different stamp sets to get three different looks.

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The first card uses two stamp sets.  I used Sunny Sentiments and Hello Ladybug.  The sentiment comes from the Sunny Sentiments featured in the Annual catalog.  I love this set because it has beautiful fonts and is large, so you don’t have to do much.  I also stamped the daisy in the Hello Ladybug set that is in the Mini catalog two times in two different colors. Then I punched them out using the medium daisy punch, also in the annual catalog. I finished the card with the cute Brushed Brass Butterflies.  Notice I put a small one in the center of the daisy?  
The second card uses the Hello Ladybug stamps.  I decided to use black and yellow for a bumblebee effect.  You could also use the striped paper in the Pattern Party Designer paper, that you can earn free in the Annual catalog with a qualifying order. I punched it just below the head and colored with my light Daffodil Blend marker to make the body striped.

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For the third card, I used the saying from the Timeless Tulips set in the annual catalog that carried over.  I also used some of the new Brushed Brass Butterflies.

The point is that you can use old sets or new sets and get the look you need for different occasions, when you have fantastic designer paper like this. I love to blend the old with the new.
Place any order using myHost Code KTFR6HRE and I will send you an e-mail with the supply list and instructions how to make these three cards.
Place a $75- order (before tax and shipping) using my Host Code and I will send you out the kits to make all three cards.  You will have to use your stamps, as Stampin’ Up!’s policy does not allow me to stamp for you.