March Stamp of the Month: Basket Bunch

March's Stamp of the Month Class will be held Tuesday, March 21st. Choose from two sessions - morning from 10:00am to 12:30pm or evening from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. We will make four projects using the Basket Bunch stamp set (Item #143186) from pages 18 and 19 of the 2017 Occasions Catalog. Basket Bunch is a photopolymer stamp set that has a coordinating die set called Basket Builder Framelits (Item #143228).

Basket Bunch stamp set and Basket Builder Framelits also come as a bundle with a 10% savings. If you wish, you can order the bundle (Item #144731). I recommend ordering the bundle because it saves time, money, and sanity. Plus, you get two adorable basket thinlits and a row of grass thinlit perfect for creating Easter treats. However, the framelits will not be needed for class time. I will supply the framelits during class time.

The cost is $10 plus the cost of the stamp set (or bundle). The class fee includes the shipping, taxes, and materials costs for the in person (for here) class option.

Please tell me if you would like to order just the stamp set or the stamp set and framelit bundle.

Basket Bunch Stamp of the Month Pricing
Item #	Product Name	Retail (USD)	Class Fee (USD)	Total
142823	Basket Bunch Stamp Set ONLY	$21.00	$10.00	$31.00
144731	Basket Bunch Bundle (Stamp Set & Thinlit Set)	$46.75	$10.00	$56.75

CLASS TO GO OPTION: If you are not local and would like to attend, place your order online and use hostess code YWVVA9AB. That way your stamp and thinlit set are mailed directly to your house. I will then mail a priority envelope with the class project cardstock to your house.  You will mail me a check for the class fee & $6.85 to ship the project cardstock and embellishments. Then we can assemble the cards together over Facetime, Skype, or Facebook Messenger.

You must RSVP and prepay for this class by Monday, March 6th, 2017. I will place the order for class on Tuesday, March 7th, 2017.

I look forward to seeing you at class!
Beth

Many Happy Birthdays!

The February Paper Pumpkin Kit is here! Hooray! I'm really excited to put this super cute birthday card/gift card holder combination together.

The color palette is bright and cheery - perfect for spring and summertime birthdays! This color palette will appeal to all ages too.

The stamp set is fantastic on its own.  Here is an alternative card idea from the Paper Pumpkin Blog using the geometric stamps to create a background. I love the copper embossing too!

Don't forget that Paper Pumpkin Party is this Saturday - February 25th from 1-4pm. I hope you will join me to put together our kits, create additional alternative projects, and snack on pumpkin baked goodies.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

The End of the Rainbow

I love giving little gifts and treats to my family and friends during the holidays. The Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits make fantastic treat holders! Here is what I came up with for St. Patrick's Day - a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

The tag was made with the Layering Circles Framelit Collection. The greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes. The shamrock is from an older set called Itty Bitty Bolds. This was the first stamp set that my mother purchased from Stampin' Up! way back in the day. The new Every Occasion stamp set (item #141882) will work perfectly too.

The window was cut using the Layering Circle Framelit Collection. A piece of window sheet is attached inside the box to hold the caramel candy inside.

I've had this project idea in my thoughts for quite some time, but couldn't figure out how to create the rainbow. There wasn't a die, punch, or stamp that seemed to capture the look I had in mind. Then it hit me! Why not use the large swoosh from the Work of Art stamp set and create stripes with markers instead of ink pads?!

I drew stripes right on the swoosh stamp to create the rainbow. I used Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pacific Point, and Rich Razzleberry markers from the Brights Marker Collection.

I reapplied the markers each time I stamped and not always in the exact place. I noticed that the marker brush tips would pick up the neighboring color. Not to worry; simply, wipe your brush tip on a piece of scratch paper or grid paper to remove the extra ink.

I attached the rainbow after assembling the box. I slid one end of the rainbow behind the handle and glued the tip to the top of the box. Voila! A cute pot of gold filled with caramel candy ready for giving!

I hope you give this adorable treat holder a try. I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

St. Patrick’s Day Curvy Keepsake Treat Box Project Supply List
Stamps	#127802 Teeny Tiny Wishes (Clear-Mount) #128748 Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood-Mount) #141882 Every Occasion (Clear-Mount) #141879 Every Occasion (Wood-Mount) #134114 Work of Art (Clear-Mount) #134111 Work of Art (Wood-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White #121045 Basic Black #102584 Garden Green #142314 Window Sheets
Ink	#126973 Garden Green #140931 Basic Archival Black #131259 Brights Stampin’ Write Markers #131262 Regals Stampin’ Write Markers (Garden Green)
Embellishments	#134586 Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine
Tools	#143263 Big Shot #135853 Curvy Keepsake Thinlits #141705 Layering Circles Framelits #134363 1/16” Handheld Circle Punch

New Sale-A-Bration Products Added!

Today, Stampin' Up! released three brand new gorgeous Sale-A-Bration products - two stamp sets and one paper pack!

Click on the image to download the 2nd Release Sale-A-Brations Catalog or click here.

The first is a stamp set called Reverse Words (Item #143316 Wood-Mounted/Item #143319 Clear-Mounted). Reverse Words is a negative image stamp with a beautiful watercolor effect. These stamps remind me of an emboss resist using the Aquapainters and ink refills. The color wash effect is a delicate way to reveal the embossed greeting. Hooray and cheers are perfect greetings for any celebration, especially birthdays and promotions. I can see either hooray or cheers in the center of a card front with lots of sequins.

The second is a 6" by 6" pack of Assorted Glimmer Paper (item #143831). There are 12 sheets in total with 4 sheets each of Mint Macaron, Bermuda Bay, and Sweet Sugarplum. These colors go perfectly with the Oh, So Succulent, Falling in Love, and Cupcakes and Carousels Suites. Six inches is also the perfect sized paper for die cutting the stunning floral heart die from Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits (item #140621), both butterflies from Butterfly Thinlits (item #137360), all of the dragonflies from Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits (item #142749), Stylish Stems Thinlits (item #142750), and so many more dies ready for spring! How can you go wrong with sparkles!?

The third, but certainly not least, is a stamp set called Make A Medallion (item #143274). Make A Medallion is a two-step photopolymer stamp set that includes 8 stamps to build your own medallions. Layer the two largest medallions to form a more intricate design or use them separately. Trying stamping one medallion with ink and heat embossing the other for an elegant look. Then cut them out with the coordinating Layering Circles Framelits (item #141705). Either way, they look amazing!

Below are the item numbers for each of the new Sale-A-Bration Products.

Second Release 2017 Sale-A-Bration Products
Item #	Description
143316	Reverse Words Stamp Set (Wood-Mounted)
143319	Reverse Words Stamp Set (Clear-Mounted)
143274	Make A Medallion Stamp Set (Photopolymer)
144316	Tout  À L’envers
144285	Médaillon Sur Mesure
143831	6” x 6” Glimmer Paper Assortment

You can't purchase these fabulous goodies. You can earn them for FREE! Here’s the deal: for every $50 USD/$60 CAD you spend (before tax and shipping), you get a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. That means it’s the perfect time to purchase those products you’ve had your eye on while earning more products for free.

As a bonus, if you host a qualifying party with at least $250 US/$330 CAD in sales during Sale-A-Bration, you’ll earn $25 USD/$35 CAD more in Stampin’ Rewards!

Sale-A-Bration is one of my favorite times of the year to stock up on the basics and any retiring In Color products because you are rewarded with FREE Sale-A-Bration products and more Stampin' Rewards! I call that a win-win-win!

You can also download the 2nd Release Sale-A-Brations Catalog here. I hope you enjoy these new stamping goodies as much as I do! I'm looking forward to seeing your creations, especially with the new glimmer paper pack!

Please let me know if you have questions about Sale-A-Bration or if you would like to host your own Stampin' Up! workshop.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Quick Tip: Glue Dot Tangle Got You Down?

Glue dots are one of my favorite ways to adhere. They are quick, strong, and not gooey. As an over-gluer, I appreciate that! However, after awhile the paper strip that holds my dear glue dots starts getting in my way. I found myself constantly getting tangled in the paper strip. I tear the extra off, but I wanted to find a better solution.
 

The solution to keep your glue dot strip out of the way while you stamp only needs one item that you probably have in your house already - a twist tie!

Simply, thread a twist tie around the glue dot roll.
 

Next time you need a glue dot, slide the twist tie backwards to reveal the next one. The twist tie keeps the used strip in place. Tear off the excess paper strip as needed. No more mess.

How do you tame the glue dot tangle? I would love to hear your suggestions!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Bokeh Birthday Card

I'm so enchanted by the Falling in Love Designer Series Paper, especially the pieces with the Bokeh effect (2nd and 4th from the right are my favs)!

Bokeh is a photography effect that captures out of focus points of light. The lights look blurred and softened. It looks so sweet! Even romantic! Love it!

For this month's Technique Tuesday, we recreated the Bokeh effect. Here is one of the cards I created using the Balloon Adventures Stamp Set and Thinlit Bundle.

For the background, I used Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, and Rose Red. I have been trying to vary my color palettes and use colors that I have not used recently. This color palette reminds me of growing up in the eighties/nineties. I loved pink, purple, and blue together.

On the inside of the card, I stamped the confetti image in Pool Party and the sentiment in Wisteria Wonder.

Here are some cards that the ladies made in my class. They did a fabulous job! I really like that everyone's cards are different. Gorgeous!

Want to know what the next Technique Tuesday has in store? Contact me today to sign up!

Missed this month's class and want to learn the Bokeh technique? Contact me today to schedule a private class.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth