Peekaboo Card with Basket of Wishes

I participate in a mostly monthly card swap with a group of demonstrators. Each month we have a different theme. The theme could be a certain type of card, come from a particular catalog, or be related to a holiday. We have even done ornament swaps!

I love participating in these swaps. They are a great way to see new ideas, to see how each person interprets the monthly topic, and to refresh and renew your creativity, especially after a lull.

This month's theme was thinking of you, sympathy, and get well cards. I chose to use the Basket of Wishes stamp set expressing thinking of you.

Basket of Wishes has become a favorite of mine since it was introduced in the 2017 Holiday Catalog. I am so thrilled it will be carrying over into the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog!

This stamp set has baskets and basket fillers to mix and match, making it perfect for all four seasons. I used the bushel basket stamp and the pumpkin filler stamp for many fall and Thanksgiving projects and classes. This is a favorite with many of my customers too. I'm excited to create spring and summer projects with the succulent and the strawberry stamps!

The fun fold is called a Peekaboo Fold. It really highlights the basket image! Here's how to make it.

First, cut a 5-1/2" by 7-3/4" piece of Sweet Sugarplum cardstock. Line up the 7-3/4" side to the top of your score board (or trimmer) and score at 1-3/4" and at 6".

Then cut the front panel and the inside pieces. Cut two 5-1/4" by 1-1/2" pieces of Tip Top Taupe. Cut two 5" by 1-1/4" pieces of Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper. Cut one inside mat. Cut one basket circle and one basket circle mat.

Thinking of You Fun Fold Card Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Card Base	Sweet Sugarplum	5-1/2” x 7-3/4”; scored at 1-3/4” & at 6”
Inside Mat	Whisper White	5-1/4” x 4”
1st Front Mat (2)	Tip Top Taupe	5-1/4” x 1-1/2”
2nd Front Mat (2)	Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper	5” X 1-1/4”
Basket Circle	Whisper White	Scraps; die cut 2nd largest stitched circle
Basket Circle Mat	Tip Top Taupe	Scraps; die cut  approximating 2-1/2” layering scalloped circle

Adhere the Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper mat to the Tip Top Taupe mats. Then adhere one completed mat to the top front panel and one completed mat to the bottom front panel.

To line up your sentiment, place your inside mat inside the card base. Don't adhere yet. Close both panels to reveal the peekaboo area. Stamp your sentiment toward the left side of the peekaboo area. Apply a piece of Pear Pizzazz washi tape across the bottom. Adhere to the inside of your card base.

Stamp the basket and succulent stamps on the stitched circle. Use Blender Pens to color in the basket and succulents. The main color of the basket is Tip Top Taupe, echoing the front panel and the Designer Series Paper. The secondary color in the vertical, woven pieces is Crumb Cake.

The succulents in the basket are Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, and Old Olive. The above photograph shows Rich Razzleberry. I accidentally used the wrong marker and photographed the wrong card. The rest of the cards are really, truly Sweet Sugarplum. This is what happens when you make swap cards in a hurry!
 

Adhere the stitched circle to the Tip Top Taupe scalloped circle. Apply adhesive on the back of the top third of the scalloped circle and adhere to the right side of the top front panel, so that the scalloped circle is centered over the top and bottom front panels.

This sweet fun fold card can be adapted to any occasion and color scheme. How would you embellish your Peekaboo Fun Fold card? I would love to see what you make!

I appreciate you stopping by!
Beth

Thinking of You Fun Fold Card Supply List
Stamps	#142200 Basket of Wishes (Photopolymer)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White #138336 Tip Top Taupe #141418 Sweet Sugarplum #142778 Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper
Ink	#126974 Early Espresso #131261 Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers #131259 Brights Stampin’ Write Markers #131263 Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers #141393 2016-2018 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers #138333 2015-2017 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
Embellishments	#142773 Tasty Treats Designer Washi Tape
Tools	#143263 Big Shot #126199 Stampin’ Pierce Mat #102845 Blender Pens #141705 Layering Circles Framelits #126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #122334 Simply Scored Board

 

May Stamp of the Month Class: Dragonfly Dreams

May's Stamp of the Month Class will be held on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017. There will be two session to choose from - one from 10:00am to 12:30pm and one from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. We will make four projects using the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set (Item #142924) from page 26 of the 2017 Occasions Catalog. Dragonfly Dreams is a photopolymer stamp set that has a coordinating die set called Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits (Item #142749).

Dragonfly Dreams stamp set and Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits also come as a bundle with a 10% savings. If you wish, you can order the bundle (Item #144728). I highly recommend getting the bundle! Not only are you saving 10%, but the thinlits add dimension, texture, and save time. Plus, the dragonflies are so pretty! If you decide to purchase only the stamp set, not to worry. I will supply the thinlits during class time.

The cost is $10 plus the cost of the stamp set (or bundle).  Please tell me if you would like to order just the stamp set or the stamp set and framelit bundle.

Dragonfly Dreams Stamp of the Month
Item #	Product Name	Retail (USD)	Class Fee	Total
142924	Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set ONLY	$21	$10	$30
144728	Dragonfly Dreams Bundle (BOTH Stamp Set & Thinlit Set	$46.75	$10	$56.75

CLASS TO GO OPTION: If you are not local and would like to attend, place your order online and use hostess code BEQ4J32D. 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 plus $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, May 1st, 2017. I will place the order for class on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017.

Please bring your usual class kit (snips, adhesive of your choice, and a bone folder) and corresponding clear acrylic blocks.

Thank you for choosing me as your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a private class. I look forward to seeing you all! 

Happy Stamping!

Beth

BOGO Sale!

I am thrilled to invite you to the 1st Annual Buy One Get One Free Retired and Sample Sale at my house Saturday, May 6th, 2017 from 1pm to 4pm! Card and project samples that I have recently created and already retired merchandise will be available to purchase!

Throughout the year, I create dozens of samples for my blog, social media accounts, classes, workshops, card swaps, test ideas, and private lessons. Some of them I give away as prizes, card pack bundles, or to family and friends. Many are still displayed in my craftroom!

I've been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for a number of years and have collected many stamp sets too! While I love creating samples & projects with Stampin' Up! products, it's time for them to find a new home to get ready for the NEW 2017-2018 Annual Catalog products to come!

Card and project samples that I have recently created and already retired merchandise will be available to purchase!

Here's how the BOGO works. For each US dollar you spend at my sale on samples and on retired merchandise, you will earn one US dollar towards regular merchandise (not hostess sets) in the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog! You only pay shipping and tax. What a great deal! Buy samples and retired merchandise to earn free new merchandise from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog!

You must use your earned dollars in 1 single order from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog by September 30th, 2017. This offer is only available from me directly. You must either place your order in person with me or over the phone to redeem this offer. You cannot redeem this offer online. Stamps and accessories are as is. All sales are final. I reserve the right to void this sale or part of this sale at any time for any reason. This sale is not redeemable for cash.

I look forward to seeing you at the sale!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Experience the Oppulence

I have GREAT NEWS! Stampin' Up! is releasing an ENTIRE Product Suite EARLY from the soon to debut 2017-2018 Annual Catalog! It is called the Eastern Palace Suite, and it is GORGEOUS!! If you like delicate details, rich colors, and interactive stamp and thinlit sets, then you will love this product suite! This suite has a gorgeous geometric, motif stamp photopolymer set with an intricately detailed thinlit set, coordinating Designer Series Paper, tassels, gold foil stickers, and more! This stamp set is fantastic for designing your own Designer Series Paper too!

Best of all, you don't have to wait until June to order your own Eastern Palace products! You can order EARLY! From May 1st to May 31st, 2017 you can order the Eastern Palace Product Suite as a specially priced bundle!

The Eastern Palace Product Suite is available in English and in French in two discounted bundles. Choose either the Eastern Palace Starter Bundle or the Eastern Palace Premier Bundle.

As an added bonus, each bundle contains 3 not yet released In Color Ink Pads and a FREE item! You get to try 3 of the new In Colors before the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog goes live! The NEW In Colors are fresh and exciting!

To celebrate the early release, I am holding a special class to see and experience the entire product suite! On Monday, May 1st from 6pm to 8:30pm we will explore and try the entire Eastern Palace Product Suite! We will make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs) using this early release product suite. The cost is $10. Please bring your usual class kit. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP by April 30th by text, phone, or email.

If you place an order for the Eastern Palace Product Suite the night of class, your class is FREE. If you are a current customer and bring a friend, your class is also FREE.

While these products will carry over into the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog, these specially priced bundles are only available from May 1st-31st, 2017. Don't miss out on the savings! Be among the first to try the new products & In Colors! Contact me today to reserve your spot in the Eastern Palace Special Release Class!

Download the bundle information flyer here.

I cannot wait to share this product suite with you!
Beth