In Remembrance...

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you for all that have served! While you may no longer be with us, your sacrifice is never forgotten. We are forever grateful to you! You live on in our hearts, thoughts, and actions!

 

I miss you, Dad!

Beth

A Little Hello from Me to You

Today's thinking of you card features the leaves image from the Uniquely Artistic stamp set (#158935) in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. I created vertical columns of the leaves in four shades of green - Garden Green, Shaded Spruce, Old Olive, and Pear Pizzazz and added a greeting from the Pansy Patch stamp set (#154999). I randomly picked a spot on the cardstock, stamped a leaf image in Old Olive ink, and added another old olive leaves images above and below the first image. Then I filled in the rest of the Basic White cardstock with the other colors of green ink, rotating the stamp as needed to form the vertical columns.

I received the Uniquely Artistic stamp set as a prize for attending OnTour in April. OnTour is a Stampin' Up! demonstrators' event where demonstrators get to preview the catalog before it goes live to customers. It is usually held around April and previews the next Annual Catalog. 

This year OnTour was held virtually on Zoom. Stampin' Up! Staff members and demonstrators shared different cards and projects showcasing the new stamps, papers, and embellishments from the annual catalog. We were also able to meet new demonstrators during our break out networking sessions. It was so much fun to see new stamping products and meet new friends! OnTour is one of our yearly events that I look forward to as a demonstrator!

Below are the measurements and supply list for today's Uniquely Artistic card.

Measurements

Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 4-1/4" (Garden Green Cardstock)
1st Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
Greeting: (Basic White Cardstock)
Greeting Mat: (Old Olive Cardstock)
Inside Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic White

Supplies

#158935 Uniquely Artistic Stamp Set
#154999 Pansy Patch Stamp Set
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#102584 Garden Green Cardstock
#100702 Old Olive Cardstock
#147089 Garden Green Ink Pad
#147090 Old Olive Ink Pad
#147104 Pear Pizzazz Ink Pad
#147089 Shaded Spruce Ink Pad
#104430 Dimensionals
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#118490 Clear Block H
#118488 Clear Block I
#154289 Opal Rounds
 

Does attending demonstrator stamping events like OnTour sound like fun? Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? Stampin' Up! is offering a fantastic joining special for new demonstrator who join from May 3rd, 2022 to May 31st, 2022.

 
Join as a new demonstrator from May 3-31, 2022 for $99 USD and receive $125 USD in products in your Starter Kit plus $66.50 USD in 2022-2024 InColor product - InColor Grid Paper, InColor Ink Pad Collection, InColor Cardstock Collection Sampler Pack, and InColor Designer Series Paper Pack free!
 

Promotion Details
In Color Starter Kit 

• New demonstrators can select any standard eligible Stampin’ Up! products up to the $125 USD │ $165 CAD value for just $99 USD │ $135 CAD. 

• The Starter Kit includes business resources like catalogues, brochures, order forms, and postcards.

• The Starter Kit also includes $66.50 USD │ $91.25 CAD of FREE 2022–2024 In Color products: In Color Grid Paper (more information on this item will be provided 3 May), In Color Ink PadCollection, In Color CardstockCollection, and In Color 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series PaperAssortments. 

• New team members who join Stampin’ Up! get to be a part of our amazing community of crafters. Plus, they get to enjoy sharing simple and fun crafting experiences with others, early access to products, and exclusive access to training events.

• You’ll also get a free Paper Pumpkin kit! 

Additional Details

• New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 3 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this promotion.
• Refer to the Demonstrator Policies document for more information on new team member policies.
• New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit.
  
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•  Team leaders should verify that new team members are using their own Social Security Number (US) or Social Insurance Number (CA).
• Failure to adhere to these rules will likely delay or invalidate your new team members’ sign-up process. 

 

• Download the InColor Starter Kit PDF Flyer HERE.

 

I hope you enjoyed today's Uniquely Artistic thinking of you card! If you want to recreate this card need some of the stamping supplies, please call me or shop my online store to place an order.
 

If you have any questions about today's card, stamping in general, or about the InColor Starter Kit promotion, please, email me! I would like to help you with your stamping questions and for you to join my demonstrator team!
 

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Sending Healing Thoughts with Nature's Harvest Bundle

Sympathy cards are one of the most challenging cards for me. The loss of a loved one is often one of the most heart breaking times in our lives. I do not want to make light of the situation or cause any further grief, but I want to show how much I care for and support the person who is grieving.

Card decorations and choosing a color palette is difficult for me when designing a card for the loss of a loved one. I feel it should be simple in decoration but tasteful and respectful.

I chose a simple color palette of blues and white to convey a feeling of peace and restfulness and was furthered by the Nature's Harvest greeting stamp.

Below are the measurements and supplies to recreate this Nature's Harvest sympathy card.

 

Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 4-1/4" (Balmy Blue Cardstock)
• 1st Mat: 3" x 3-3/4" (Night of Navy Cardstock)
• 2nd Mat: 2-3/4" x 3-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Greeting: 1" x 4-1/2" (Balmy Blue Cardstock)
• Inside Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)

 

Supplies

• #156495 Nature's Harvest Stamp Set 
• #156813 Nature's Harvest Bundle
  
• #159276 Basic White Cardstock 
• #146982 Balmy Blue Cardstock
• #100867 Night of Navy Cardstock
• #147110 Night of Navy Ink Pad
  
• #104430 Dimensionals
• #144108 Mini Dimensionals
• #110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• #102300 Bone Folder
• #103579 Paper Snips
• #130148 Grid Paper
• #152392 Paper Trimmer
• #149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
• #156504 Harvest Dies
• #117147 Clear Block B
• #118484 Clear Block E
• #118490 Clear Block H
  

 

Are sympathy cards difficult for you to make as well? I would love to hear from you about how you make cards for sympathy and the loss of loved ones. Leave me a comment below with your sympathy and loss card ideas.

If you would like to purchase the supplies used for today's card, please call me to place an order or you can shop my online store (link opens in a new window). If you have any questions about today's card, please let me know. I am happy to assist you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

Happy 3rd Anniversary! Second Sunday Sketches #37 Starts Today!

It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches, please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are arranged.

You will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a side-folding card.

You choose the occasion and the color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).

The measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4", then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy punch, a monogram, etc.

The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month. 

 

Card Sketch

Happy 3rd Anniversary! May 2022 marks 3 years of Second Sunday Sketches. Thank you so much for being a part of our card sketch challenge! In celebration of Second Sunday Sketches' 3rd Anniversary, I created 3 variations of the same card sketch. Below is May's card sketch.

(click the graphic above to make the sketches larger)

Challenge Dates

May's challenge will run from May 8th, 2022 until May 31st, 2022 at 5pm EDT.

If you would like to participate in the 3rd Anniversary Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge, please, create one, two, or three cards using one, two, or all three of the sketches above and email me a photo of your cards by May 31st, 2022 at 5pm EDT with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry. 

 

For the month of May and our 3rd Anniversary, you can create up to 3 card entries. You can use any or all of the 3 card sketches for May when creating your card entries. Each card entry counts as 1 card entry. If you create 1 card, you receive 1 entry. If you create 2 cards, you receive 2 card entries. If you create 3 cards, you receive 3 entries.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (June 1st), I will place all of the names of the participants in a proverbial hat and randomly draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize (US Residents only)! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. May's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a surprise embellishment pack from my retired product cache and three hand-made cards from me.

 

 

Winner Announcement

If you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will draw another winner.

I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.

Some Ideas on How to Make this Card Sketch Your Own

There are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can rotate the card layout 90 degrees, change the flowers to another shape like jewels or bows, emboss the banner with an embossing folder or embossing powder, make the circle element into a shaker card or a window, and more!

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend (that hasn't participated before)
3. Have your friend submit their this month's challenge card entry
4. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize.

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the 37th Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!

Happy Stamping!
Beth

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #36 is...

Donna Foreman! Congratulations, Donna! Donna is the winner of the 36th Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, a mystery embellishment pack from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on May 3rd.

I love how Donna created a wreath with the Forever Fern stamps and foil die cuts! The color palette of greens and golds is stunning! What a beautiful birthday card, Donna!

Check out the other entries for the 36th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. Toni create a gorgeous wreath with the stitched petal dies with a background of Misty Moonlight wood grain designer series paper. The jewels give the wreath extra sparkle! Well done everyone!

Want More Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on May 8th, 2022 and will be an extra special challenge! Second Sunday Sketches is turning 3! You won't want to miss May's challenge! I can't wait to share May's card sketch with you! 

 

The prize will be a mystery embellishment package from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards from me.

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into May's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share May's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their May's challenge card entry. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize 1-3 business days after I draw May's winner.

Happy Stamping!
Beth

P.S. Ever wonder how I draw for the Second Sunday Sketches winner? I use an app called Tiny Decisions. I input all of the names of the participants onto the wheel and spin it. The name that the wheel stops on is the winner.