Thursday, August 4, 2016

CASEing the Catty: Sweet Cupcake

There are so many amazing new products in the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog that it has been hard to devote time to all of them! I am slowly working my way through all of my new stamps sets! They are so cute, I want to use them all right now!

Craft with Beth: CASEing the Catty with Sweet Cupcake Stamp Set #imbringingbirthdaysback birthday card

The next stamp set in my stack is the adorable, delectable Sweet Cupcake. For my first project I CASED the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog's Sweet Cupcake birthday card on page 23. I just wanted to play with the frosting stamp! Ha!

I stamped all over my grid paper testing the order and ink strength of each of the three frosting stamps. I found that it does not make much of a difference if you stamp the first, the second, and then the third image or if you stamp the third, the second, and then the first image.

However, I recommend playing with the ink strength before committing the ink to your project. Stamping all of the images with the same color ink at full strength did not make a well defined finished image for me. I suggest testing each ink with full ink strength, stamped off once, and stamped off twice to see which finished cupcake you like best.

Start with one color of ink. Then try multiple colors together.

Have fun and be sure to take notes so you can recreate your delicious looking treats!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth



CASE the Catty Sweet Cupcake Card Project Supply List
Stamps
Sweet Cupcake
Paper
Whisper White
It’s My Party DSP
Ink
Melon Mambo
Mint Macaron
Sahara Sand
Crushed Curry
Embellishments
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools
Stampin’ Trimmer
Bone Folder
Grid Paper
Stampin’ Mist Cleaner
Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Pierce Mat
Paper Snips
SNAIL Adhesive
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Acrylic Blocks C and G
Big Shot Machine
Cupcake Cutouts Framelits
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

2016-2017 Holiday Catalog Information

The 2016-2017 Holiday Catalog will go live Thursday, September 1st. The Holiday Catalog contains new stamp sets, tools, Design Series Paper, and bundles related to Halloween, Autumn, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Winter Holidays.

If you have ordered from me in the past year, you will automatically receive a 2016-2017 Holiday Catalog in the mail in August.
 
As a demonstrator I am able to preview and order from the Holiday Catalog before it is released to customers. I have to say this catalog is darling, amazing, and very festive! The color palettes are sure to put you in the holiday spirit! There are new great bundles too! You know I love coordinating products!

I'm placing my order this week! It's a good one! I cannot wait to share all of the wonderful products with you.

Once I am able to share, I will announce an Open Crafting Day/Catalog Launch Party to come try the new products! We will have Make and Takes, games, and prizes!

I will keep you updated! Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Thoughtful Branches Exclusive Bundle Now Available!

Thoughtful Branches Graphic

From August 2nd to August 31st (or while supplies last), purchase the exclusive Thoughtful Branches Bundle!

This bundle includes 23 photopolymer stamps and 9 thinlit dies to build your own seasonal creations and scenes! This limited time bundle is available for a short time, so don't wait too long to order yours!



Item #
Product Name
Retail
144328
Thoughtful Branches Bundle (ENG)
$52.00 USD/$66.50 CAD
144329
Thoughtful Branches Bundle (FR)
$52.00 USD/$66.50 CAD
143539
Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (ENG)
$27.00 USD/$33.00 CAD
144264
Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (FR)
$27.00 USD/$33.00 CAD
143538
Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies
$31.00 USD/$41.00 CAD


 
Thoughtful Branches Graphic


Download the flyer to see the complete stamp set and thinlit bundle!

You can use your Bonus Day coupons that you received in July for the Thoughtful Branches Bundle too! This limited time bundle is available for a short time, so don't wait too long to order yours!

I would love to see what you make with this gorgeous stamp set and coordinating dies!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Monday, August 1, 2016

Even More Paper Pumpkin July 2016 What a Gem Alternative Projects

Here are a few more alternative projects that my mom and I came up with during our Paper Pumpkin Club. My mom created a sparkling birthday card using the diamond stamp image and one of the larger tags. I really love the layout and colors on this card! The layout is truly dynamic. I like the angle of the Basic Black cardstock strip across the middle and the scatter of diamonds.

Craft with Beth: Mom's Birthday Card Alternative Project for July 2016 What a Gem Paper Pumpkin Stampin' Up! #imbringingbirthdaysback

The inside of the stamp has the birthday sentiment and more diamonds. My mom thinks she is still a starting stamper, but I think she is advancing and doing a terrific job creating her own cards!! Go Mom!!

Craft with Beth: Mom's Birthday Card Alternative Project for July 2016 What a Gem Paper Pumpkin Stampin' Up! #imbringingbirthdaysback

I couldn't resist making a small banner! I cut five triangles from the smaller box to make this party banner. I used the solid triangles and punched my own 1/8" holes.

Craft with Beth: Party Banner Alternative Project for July 2016 What a Gem Paper Pumpkin Stampin' Up! #imbringingbirthdaysback

Here is a close up of one of the pennants. I used the Back to Basics Alphabet, however you could substitute Labeler Alphabet.

Craft with Beth: Party Banner Alternative Project for July 2016 What a Gem Paper Pumpkin Stampin' Up! #imbringingbirthdaysback

The last project I made was a planner clip with a tassel. I was trying to think of a way to use up the last bits of the thick baker's twine. I wasn't completely happy with the pre-made planner bookmarks, so I made my own.

I wrapped thick baker's twine around one end of a jumbo paper clip and tied the top with the pre-cut piece of twine. I can see making more of these planner clips with regular baker's twine and even washi tape. I purchased the jumbo paper clips at my local office supply store.

Craft with Beth: Planner Catalog Tassel Clip Alternative Project for July 2016 What a Gem Paper Pumpkin Stampin' Up! #imbringingbirthdaysback

I am all about my planner! But, you could also use these tassel clips for saving pages in magazines, books, and catalogs.

Craft with Beth: Planner Catalog Tassel Clip Alternative Project for July 2016 What a Gem Paper Pumpkin Stampin' Up!

What other alternative projects have you created with your Paper Pumpkin Kits? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth



More What a Gem July 2016 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Projects Project Supply List
Stamps
What a Gem
Paper
Whisper White
Basic Black
Emerald Envy
Flirty Flamingo
Pink Pirouette
Ink
Peekaboo Peach
Flirty Flamingo
Pear Pizzazz
Emerald Envy
Basic Black Archival
Embellishments
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Jumbo Gold Paper Clips
What a Gem July 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit
Tools
Stampin’ Trimmer
Bone Folder
Grid Paper
Stampin’ Mist Cleaner
Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Pierce Mat
Paper Snips
SNAIL Adhesive
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Acrylic Blocks A and B
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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Designer Washi Tape Coordination Chart

Craft with Beth: Stampin' Up! Designer Washi Tape Coordination Chart Printable

I added a new printable resource chart listing each of the colors that coordinate with the Designer Washi Tape. The chart contains the item number, the name of the washi tape, and the colors that are in each roll for all of the washi tape made by Stampin' Up! to date. Click on the image above or download the chart here.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth