Friday, September 23, 2022

Treelined Landscape Display Panel Fun Fold Thanksgiving Card

I was excited to try this new to me fun fold! It is called the Landscape Display Panel Card and was made by fellow Stampin' Up! demonstator Heidi Smith based on the portrait version made by fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator Susan Campfield. Susan called her card a freestanding floating panel card.


Beauty of Friendship Treelined Thanksgiving Landscape Display Panel Fun Fold Card


This fun fold card can stand up on its own, making it an idea display card! You can see from the overhead view photo below that there are three panel areas - a smaller panel in the front, a larger panel behind it, and a center panel across the back of the card base.


Beauty of Friendship Treelined Thanksgiving Landscape Display Panel Fun Fold Card


For my landscape display panel card, I envisioned a tree lined forest scene with leaves changing to reds, oranges, and yellows with just a touch of gold embossing powder. I used the tree stamps from the Beauty of Friendship stamp set to make the row of trees across each of the panels. The grass is made by lightly swirling Garden Green ink along the bottom of the panels. I wanted the emphasis to be on the tree leaves and the greeting.

Beauty of Friendship Treelined Thanksgiving Landscape Display Panel Fun Fold Card


The gold embossing powder adds a bright metallic shine that pairs well with the brilliant red, orange, and yellow of the trees' leaves. The embossing powder also embellishes the card without adding extra bulk to this already thick fun fold card.

Beauty of Friendship Treelined Thanksgiving Landscape Display Panel Fun Fold Card heat embossing


This fun fold card does fit in a A2 envelope and does fold flat. However, this fun fold is bulky because of the scoring and the layers of panels. I don't recommend adding too many 3 dimensional embellishments to your card to avoid having to purchase a special gusseted envelope.

Beauty of Friendship Treelined Thanksgiving Landscape Display Panel Fun Fold Card heat embossing folded flat


There is plenty of room on the back of the card to write a special message. I repeated the trees growing together from the center front of the card to the back of the card.

Beauty of Friendship Treelined Thanksgiving Landscape Display Panel Fun Fold Card heat embossing


Below are the measurements and the supply list for my landscape display panel Thanksgiving card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.


Measurements

  • Card Base: 4-1/8" x 9-1/2"; scored at 1", 2", 7-1/2", & 8-1/2" (Early Espresso Cardstock)
  • Mechanism (cut 2): 2-1/2" x 3-1/8"; scored on the short side at 3/4" & 1-3/4" (Early Espresso Cardstock)
  • Large Panel (cut 2): 2-3/4" x 3-5/8" (Early Espresso Cardstock)
  • Small Panel (cut 2): 2-1/4" x 3-1/8" (Early Espresso Cardstock)
  • Large Tree Panel (cut 2): 2-1/2" x 3-3/8" (Basic White Cardstock)
  • Small Tree Panel (cut 2): 2" x 2-7/8" (Basic White Cardstock)
  • Center Mat (cut 2): 3-7/8" x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock) - 1 mat for the front center of the card and 1 mat for the back center of the card


Supplies

Stamps

  • #154983 Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set
  • #159634 Hello Harvest Stamp Set
  • #159644 Hello Harvest Bundle (10% savings)


Ink

  • #147084 Real Red Ink Pad
  • #147086 Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad
  • #147094 Daffodil Delight Ink Pad
  • #147089 Garden Green Ink Pad
  • #147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad
  • #102283 Versamark Clear Watermark Ink Pad


Paper

  • #119586 Early Espresso Cardstock
  • #159276 Basic White Cardstock


Embellishments & Tools

  • #155555 Metallics Emboss Powders (Gold)
  • #129053 Heat Tool
  • #118487 Clear Block A
  • #118486 Clear Block C
  • #118490 Clear Block H
  • #159971 Embossing Additions Tool Kit
  • #153611 Blending Brushes
  • #110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • #102300 Bone Folder
  • #103579 Paper Snips
  • #130148 Grid Paper
  • #152392 Paper Trimmer
  • #126200 Stampin' Scrub
  • #153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner

 

I hope you enjoyed today's fun fold card. How would you decorate your landscape display panel card? I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment below telling me what stamps and ink you would use for your landscape display panel card.

If you need supplies to make this autumnal tree thanksgiving card, please, shop my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Weekly Deals: Week 4 - The Final Week

Weekly Deals Graphic Banner for September 2022


September Weekly Deals Week 4 - September 22nd-28th

Every week in the month of September Stampin' Up! is offering a selection of discounted products. Weekly Deals start September 1st and end on September 28th, 2022. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week. So, be sure to check at the start of each week!

The fourth week and final week of the Weekly Deals happening now from September 22nd - September 28th, 2022. Below are the selection of discounted products for Week 4. 


Weekly Deals September 2022 Week 4 Graphic

Click HERE or on the graphic above to see the products in my online store.

 

Promotion Details

  • New products added each week on 1, 8, 15, and 22 September.
  • Promotion ends 28 September.
  • Product options and discounts vary based on inventory availability.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online).
  • Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit.
  • Get the most up-to-date product information on the online store.

 

Each week’s deals end at:

  • Week 1: 1−7 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 7 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 7 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 2: 8−14 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 14 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 14 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 3: 15−21 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 21 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 21 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 4: 22−28 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 28 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 28 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)

 

I am really excited that the Weekly Deals are back for the month of September! We had Weekly Deals a few years ago when I first started as a demonstrator. I really enjoyed seeing which products were discounted each week! 

 

gold 1/4" shimmer ribbon graphic

 

The Gold Shimmer Ribbon is my top pick for this week's deals. Which Weekly Deals products is your top pick this week?

Click HERE to see the products in my online store and add them to your shopping cart today.

Happy Shopping!

Beth

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Floral Pumpkin Thanksgiving Card

For today's card I created an autumnal Thanksgiving card featuring the Hello Harvest stamp set (#159634) and Rustic Pumpkin Dies (#159643) as well as the Painted Pheasant stamp set (#159846). This card layout is also easy to replicate and make multiples for your family and friends.


Hello Harvest Thanksgiving Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder Card Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper DSP

I like the thanksgiving greeting stamp from Painted Pheasant for this card (and also in general) because the fonts are easy to read and it does not overshadow the pumpkin floral element in the center of the card.

I stamped the thanksgiving greeting on Daffodil Delight cardstock to tie the greeting to the sunflowers and to the squash on the designer series paper.

I was originally going to stamp the pumpkin in the center of the Basic White rectangle and adhere the floral spray with dimensionals on top of the pumpkin. However, the background looked too bare and the pumpkin receded into the background.

So, I die cut the pumpkin and added dimensionals to the back of both the pumpkin and the floral spray. Then I used the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder to add a delicate layer of interest behind the pumpkin and floral die cuts without overwhelming the rest of the card.


 
Inside of the card is plenty of room to write a thanksgiving message. At the bottom I added a 3/4" strip of the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper.
 

Hello Harvest Thanksgiving Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder Card Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper DSP

 

Pro Tip: You can cut each of the designer series paper panels separately or cut 1 piece that measures 3-5/8" x 5-1/4" and cut it into 3 panels as indicated in the measurements list below. You should be able to cut 6 panels of 3-5/8" x 5-1/4" and 6 pieces that measure 4" x 3/4" for the inside DSP strip using a 12" x 12" piece of designer series paper.


Hello Harvest Thanksgiving Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder Card Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper DSP cutting diagram template

Below are the measurements and the supply list for my 3-panel designer series paper Thanksgiving card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

  • Card Base: 4-1/4" x 11"; scored at 5-1/2" (Merry Merlot Cardstock)
  • DSP Panel #1: 1-1/4" x 5-1/4" (Rustic Harvest DSP)
  • DSP Panel #2: 3/4" x 5-1/4" (Rustic Harvest DSP)
  • DSP Panel #3: 1-5/8" x 5-1/4" (Rustic Harvest DSP)
  • Rectangle #1: 3" x 3-1/2" (Merry Merlot Cardstock)
  • Rectangle #2: 2-3/4" x 3-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
  • Greeting: 2-1/2" x 1 (Daffodil Delight Cardstock)
  • Pumpkin: 3" x 2-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
  • Sunflowers: 2-1/4" x 3" (Basic White Cardstock)
  • Inside Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
  • Inside DSP Strip: 3/4" x 4" (Rustic Harvest DSP)



Supplies

Stamps

  • #159634 Hello Harvest Stamp Set (also available with the Rustic Pumpkin Dies as a bundle with item #159644)
  • #159846 Painted Pheasant Stamp Set

 

Ink

  • #147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad
  • #154880 Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (dark)
  • #154883 Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
  • #154906 Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
  • #154890 Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
  • #154906 Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (light)
  • #154897 Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)


Paper

  • #146979 Merry Merlot Cardstock
  • #159276 Basic White Cardstock
  • #119683 Daffodil Delight Cardstock
  • #159633 Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper (DSP)


Embellishments & Tools

  • #159643 Rustic Pumpkin Dies
  • #159847 Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder
  • #104430 Dimensionals
  • #110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • #102300 Bone Folder
  • #103579 Paper Snips
  • #130148 Grid Paper
  • #152392 Paper Trimmer
  • #149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (with the Specialty Plate)
  • #126200 Stampin' Scrub
  • #153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner
  • #118485 Clear Block D
  • #118490 Clear Block H


 

I hope you enjoyed today's card. If you need supplies to make this autumnal harvest thanksgiving card, please, shop my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth


Monday, September 19, 2022

Weekly Deals: Week 3

Weekly Deals Graphic Banner for September 2022


September Weekly Deals Week 3 - September 15th-21st

Every week in the month of September Stampin' Up! is offering a selection of discounted products. Weekly Deals start September 1st and end on September 28th, 2022. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week. So, be sure to check at the start of each week!

The third week is September 15th - September 21st, 2022. Below are the selection of discounted products for Week 3. 


Weekly Deals September 2022 Week 3 Graphic


Click HERE or on the graphic above to see the products in my online store.

 

Promotion Details

  • New products added each week on 1, 8, 15, and 22 September.
  • Promotion ends 28 September.
  • Product options and discounts vary based on inventory availability.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online).
  • Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit.
  • Get the most up-to-date product information on the online store.

 

Each week’s deals end at:

  • Week 1: 1−7 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 7 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 7 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 2: 8−14 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 14 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 14 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 3: 15−21 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 21 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 21 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 4: 22−28 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 28 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 28 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)

 

I am really excited that the Weekly Deals are back for the month of September! We had Weekly Deals a few years ago when I first started as a demonstrator. I really enjoyed seeing which products were discounted each week! 

I Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon is my top pick for this week's deals. Which Weekly Deals products is your top pick this week?

Click HERE to see the products in my online store and add them to your shopping cart today.

Happy Shopping!

Beth

Friday, September 16, 2022

Using a Card Sketch to Make a Halloween Card

The Scary Cute stamp set (#159850) is my go to Halloween stamp set this season. The silhouettes of the trick-or-treaters are too adorable and fun! I made this card to send to my niece for Halloween using the fairy princess silhouette stamp.


Scary Cute stamp set Halloween fairy princess card Halloween card


The layout comes from a card sketch by Teresa Kline. I was drawn to the three horizontal stripes and the ribbon at the top of her sketch.

I often use card sketches for inspiration, whether they are my own card sketches or another's. Card sketches provide a starting point for my creativity. I look at the scale of the elements on the card sketch to get an idea of which stamps and papers would fit.

There were no measurements included with Teresa's card sketch, so I used my grid paper to draw an approximation. Then I cut my paper and adjusted the measurements as I created.

I chose mostly neutral colors with the Basic Black, the Basic Gray, and the Basic White. I added a burst of Highland Heather to contrast with the neutral colors.

I chose the star patterned paper because it echoed the star on the fairy princess' wand and because the size of the stars well fit in a 3/4" strip of DSP. The stars did not lose their definition when cut to such a narrow piece of DSP. I kept the three strips of DSP the same to avoid the card becoming overly busy with too many patterns.

Scary Cute stamp set Halloween fairy princess card Halloween card


On the inside I stamped the moon and some bats at the top and the row of trick-or-treaters at the bottom to create a nighttime Halloween scene.

You can customize this card too. The silhouette stamps are mostly the same size, so the stamps with one trick-or-treater should fit in this circle die cut. You can also adjust the size of the circle die cuts. You can change the color palette to your recipient's favorite colors or to suit the occasion.

Below are the measurements and the supply list that I used to make this Scary Cute Halloween card. You can find stamping supplies in my online store HERE.

Measurements

  • Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; score at 4-1/4" (Basic Gray Cardstock)
  • 1st Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic Black Cardstock)
  • 2nd Mat: 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" (Highland Heather Cardstock)
  • Stripes (cut 3): 3/4" x 3-1/2" (Black and White Designer Series Paper)
  • Scalloped Circle: 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" (Basic Black Cardstock) - use the 2-1/2" scalloped circle die
  • Circle: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock) - use the 2-1/8" circle die
  • Greeting Mat: 2-1/2" x 1" (Basic Black Cardstock)
  • Greeting: 2" x 3-3/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
  • Inside Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)



Supply List

Supplies Specific to this Card

  • #159850 Scary Cute Stamp Set
  • #159852 Scary Cute Bundle (The Scary Cute Stamp Set is can also be purchased as part of a bundle with the Scary Silhouette Dies)
  • #121044 Basic Gray Cardstock
  • #146986 Highland Heather Cardstock
  • #121045 Basic Black Cardstock
  • #159276 Basic White Cardstock
  • #159861 Black and White Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  • #132708 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
  • #156408 White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon
  • #144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels
  • #104430 Dimensionals
  • #141705 Layering Circles Dies

 Basic Tools

  • #110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • #102300 Bone Folder
  • #103579 Paper Snips
  • #130148 Grid Paper
  • #152392 Paper Trimmer
  • #149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
  • #126200 Stampin' Scrub
  • #153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner
  • #118487 Clear Block A
  • #117147 Clear Block B
  • #118486 Clear Block C
  • #118490 Clear Block H



I liked working with this card sketch and would try it again. I think it would be fun to make a Christmas or birthday card with this card sketch too! How would you customize this card sketch?

I hope you enjoyed today's Halloween card. If you need supplies to make this adorable fairy princess Halloween card, please, shop my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Thursday, September 15, 2022

24-Hour Stamp Set Sale Going on Today!

24-Hour Stamp Sale Graphic Banner September 15th, 2022

Today is the day! Stampin' Up! is having a 24-Hour Stamp Sale on selection stamp sets from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog at a 15% discount for September 15th only. Hooray! I am so excited for this sale!

 

24-Hour Stamp Sale Product List Graphic


Stamp Set Sale Product List

  • Almost every stamp set in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog is participating in the 24-Hour Sale at a 15% discount. Check the participating stamp set sale product list for all participating stamp sets.
  • Download the participating stamp set list as a PDF HERE or click on the graphic above.


Promotion Details


Sales Period

  • 15 September 2022 12:00am to 11:59 p.m. (MT)

 Details

  • This stamp sale only happens once a year!
  • The sale will run for 24 hours.
  • The 15% discount will apply to select* stamps from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog.
  • Check out the list of stamps that are included in the sale and be ready to act quickly!
  • Stamp sets available while supplies last! *Host stamp sets are not included in this sale.

Ordering Deadlines

  • Phone: 15 September 2022 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Online: 15 September 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)


#158763 Go to Greetings Stamp Set Graphic

This is a deal you do not want to miss out on! The 24-Hour Stamp Sale will only last for one day, so make sure you are ready to shop ‘til you drop! It’s time to expand your collection! 

 

I am expanding mine! I have my eye on the #158763 Go to Greetings stamp set. I think this stamp set is so smart! It has my most frequently used greetings in multiple sizes to fit all of my project sizes. The greetings also come in a variety of fonts from traditional to casual and fun. What stamp sets do you have your eye on?


24-Hour Stamp Sale Square Graphic

 

Shop your shopping list now on my shop my online store September 15th only!

 

Happy Shopping!

Beth

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Don't miss another of my weekly stamping emails! Join my email list today!

My weekly stamping news email has been sent out! This week I shared a Christmas card featuring the Lights Aglow Product Suite. I included card measurements, a supply list, and detailed instructions.

 

Brightest Glow Christmas Card Labels Aglow Twinkling Lights Dies

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Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

24-Hour Stamp Sale is Coming September 15th!

24-Hour Stamp Sale Graphic Banner September 15th, 2022

 

Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets and can’t decide which one to get? On 15 September 2022, Stampin' Up! is having a 24-Hour Stamp Sale on selection stamp sets from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog at a 15% discount. Oh, yes! Your read that right!

 

24-Hour Stamp Sale Product List Graphic


Stamp Set Sale Product List

  • Almost every stamp set in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog is participating in the 24-Hour Sale at a 15% discount. Check the participating stamp set sale product list for all participating stamp sets.
  • Download the participating stamp set list as a PDF HERE or click on the graphic above.


Promotion Details


Sales Period

  • 15 September 2022 12:00am to 11:59 p.m. (MT)

 Details

  • This stamp sale only happens once a year!
  • The sale will run for 24 hours.
  • The 15% discount will apply to select* stamps from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog.
  • Check out the list of stamps that are included in the sale and be ready to act quickly!
  • Stamp sets available while supplies last! *Host stamp sets are not included in this sale.

Ordering Deadlines

  • Phone: 15 September 2022 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Online: 15 September 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)


24-Hour Stamp Sale Square Graphic

This is a deal you do not want to miss out on! The 24-Hour Stamp Sale will only last for one day, so make sure you are ready to shop ‘til you drop! It’s time to expand your collection! I am expanding mine! I have my eye on the #158933 Tropical Hideaway stamp set. What stamp sets do you have your eye on?


Make your shopping list now and then shop my online store September 15th!

 

Happy Shopping!

Beth

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Second Sunday Sketches #41 Starts Today

 Craft with Beth Second Sunday Sketches graphic title graphic banner card sketch challenge with measurements


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.

Craft with Beth: Stampin' Up! Second Sunday Sketches sketch card sketch challenge sample graphic


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

Below is September's card sketch.

Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge graphic #41 with measurements


Challenge Dates

September's challenge will run from September 11th, 2022 until September 30th, 2022 at 5pm EDT.

If you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge, please create a card using the sketch above and email me a photo of your card by September 30th, 2022 at 5pm EDT with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.


Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (October 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. September's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a surprise embellishment pack from my retired product cache and three hand-made cards from me.
 
September 2022 Second Sunday Sketches #41 card challenge sketch challenge prize graphic


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 move the main elements around the card front like change the position of the oval to the right side of the card front, change the oval to a star or a cluster of leaves, rotate the layout 90 degrees, add texture with an embossing folder or glitter, 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 41st 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

Friday, September 9, 2022

NEW! The Christmas Gifting Kit is NOW Available!

 

Christmas Gifting Kit

The latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is a simple solution to gift cards and tags for the holidays! The Christmas Gifting Kit (#160342) has everything you need to create gorgeous gift tags to attach to presents and gift card holders that adds a handmade touch.

The Christmas Gifting Kit is available in two languages - English and French - in the North American market.
  • #160342 Christmas Gifting Kit (English) $21.00 USD
  • #160343 Surprise De Noël Kit (French) $21.00 USD
 
Christmas Gifting Kit Christmas Tags Gift Card Holders Completed Kit Photo

 

The Christmas Gifting Kit includes

  • Christmas Gifting Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Acrylic Stamp Block
  • Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Predesigned projects - 9 tags and 9 gift card holders—3 each of 3 designs
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  • Makes 9 sets: 3 each of 3 designs
  • Sized to fit standard gift cards
  • Enough adhesive to complete projects
  • A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
  • The coordinating colors are Basic Black, Black Foil, Mint Macaron, Real Red, and Shaded Spruce


Christmas Gifting Kit Christmas Tags Gift Card Holders Kit Contents Photo

 

Christmas Gifting Stamp Set

The kit also includes an exclusive stamp set with multiple greetings in a variety of traditional and whimsical fonts.


Christmas Gifting Kit Christmas Tags Gift Card Holders Stamp Set Photo

You’ll love the ease of gift gifting this year with the Christmas Gifting Kit! This tag and gift card holder kit is a simple way to enhance the Christmas gifting experience for you and your loved ones. 
 
Create gorgeous gift tags with attached gift cards holders so you can give your friends and family gift cards to the places they love while adding a handmade touch. 
 
Christmas Gift Giving Kit Square Graphic gift card holder Christmas tags kit
 
Don’t let the holidays overwhelm you–get your all-inclusive kit and make quick multiples everyone will love! Kits are available while supplies last. 
 
Place your order for the Christmas Gifting Kit today in my online store HERE today!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Thursday, September 8, 2022

September Weekly Deals: Week 2

Weekly Deals Graphic Banner for September 2022 Week 1

September Weekly Deals Week 2 - September 8th-14th

Every week in the month of September Stampin' Up! is offering a selection of discounted products. Weekly Deals start September 1st and end on September 28th, 2022. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week. So, be sure to check at the start of each week!

The second week is September 8th - September 14th, 2022. Below are the selection of discounted products for Week 2.


Weekly Deals September 2022 Week 2 Graphic

Click HERE or on the graphic above to see the products in my online store.

 

Promotion Details

  • New products added each week on 1, 8, 15, and 22 September.
  • Promotion ends 28 September.
  • Product options and discounts vary based on inventory availability.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online).
  • Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit.
  • Get the most up-to-date product information on the online store.

 

Each week’s deals end at:

  • Week 1: 1−7 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 7 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 7 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 2: 8−14 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 14 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 14 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 3: 15−21 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 21 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 21 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 4: 22−28 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 28 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 28 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)

 

I am really excited that the Weekly Deals are back for the month of September! We had Weekly Deals a few years ago when I first started as a demonstrator. I really enjoyed seeing which products were discounted each week! 

I have the Soft Succulent Shimmer Ribbon and the Rose Gold Specialty Paper on my order list right now. Which Weekly Deals products are on your to order list?

Click HERE to see the products in my online store and add them to your shopping cart today.

Happy Shopping!

Beth

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

September's Newsletter is now available!

Happy September! I just sent my September newsletter to my email list. This month I share how to use the Baby Wipe Technique for fall and beyond cards and projects.


Hello Harvest Pleasant Pheasant Treat Cup 3D box Thanksgiving Baby Wipe Technique


Christmas Lights Baby Wipe Technique Card Snowflakes Lights Aglow Product Suite

Christmas Lights Baby Wipe Technique Card Christmas Tree Lights Aglow Product Suite Peace

I also share tips to care for your Simply Shammy and resize a die to fit your project. These are projects and tips that I only share with my email list. So, you have to be an email list subscriber to receive these project instructions and tips.


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September's newsletter is available all September long when you sign up for my email list. If you are not an email list subscriber, you can subscribe today and receive September's newsletter.

I would love to welcome you to my email list! Sign up for my email list by entering your name and email in the sign up form at the top right corner of my blog.


Craft with Beth Card Tracker Chart Graphic
 

And, when you sign up for my email list I will also send you a card tracking chart (as a PDF) to help you keep track of which cards you send to whom. Track cards that you send for birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, and more, so you never send the same card twice to the same person. 

I can't wait to see you on my email list! Sign up today in the upper right corner of my blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

Friday, September 2, 2022

Weekly Deals Week 1: Weekly Deals are Back for September!

Weekly Deals Graphic Banner for September 2022 Week 1

 

Every week in the month of September Stampin' Up! is offering a selection of discounted products. Weekly Deals start September 1st and end on September 28th, 2022. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week. So, be sure to check at the start of each week!

The first week is September 1st - September 7th, 2022. Below are the selection of discounted products for Week 1.


Weekly Deals September 2022 Week 1 Graphic


Click HERE or on the graphic above to see the products in my online store.

 

Promotion Details

  • New products added each week on 1, 8, 15, and 22 September.
  • Promotion ends 28 September.
  • Product options and discounts vary based on inventory availability.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online).
  • Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit.
  • Get the most up-to-date product information on the online store.

 

Each week’s deals end at:

  • Week 1: 1−7 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 7 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 7 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 2: 8−14 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 14 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 14 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 3: 15−21 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 21 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 21 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)
  • Week 4: 22−28 September
    • Phone: Wednesday, 28 September 2022; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
    • OEX/Online: Wednesday, 28 September 2022; 11:50 p.m. (MT)

 

I am really excited that the Weekly Deals are back for the month of September! We had Weekly Deals a few years ago when I first started as a demonstrator. I really enjoyed seeing which products were discounted each week! 

I have the brushed brass butterflies, the Summer Shadow dies, and the brushed metallic adhesive dots on my order list right now. Which Weekly Deals products are on your to order list?

Click HERE to see the products in my online store.

Happy Shopping!

Beth


Thursday, September 1, 2022

The Perfect Partners Promotion Start Today!

Perfect Partners Promotion Graphic Banner

Some things are great on their own but become epic when they are paired with something else: cereal and milk, toast and butter, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. We may be biased, but our favorite combo is our stamp sets and dies—and that’s what the Perfect Partners promotion is all about! 

Stampin' Up! has created six new dies that coordinate with stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. These coordinating dies will only be available during this promotion on the Stampin' Up! online store and will not be offered in any catalog.  

These stamp sets and dies are available separately or as a bundle. By buying the bundle, you save 10% off the retail price. 

Click HERE or the graphic below to view the Perfect Partner die sets and their coordinate stamps sets in my online store.


Perfect Partners Promotional Flyer Thumbnail Graphic

 

Check out this video from Stampin' Up! showcasing the Perfect Partner die sets HERE or click the video below!

 

 

Promotion Details

Demonstrator Preorder

  • Promotion starts 12:00 am Midnight, 2–31 August 2022
  • Starting 2 August, demonstrators can preorder individual dies and/or bundles to prepare for this promotion. Limit one each per demonstrator.
  • Preorders are commissionable and must be placed as a demonstrator order.
  • Qualifying orders are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards during the preorder period.
  • Items can be added to a Starter Kit during the preorder period.
  • Demonstrator preorder deadlines
    • Phone: 31 August 2022, 4:50 PM (MT)
    • Online: 31 August 2022, 11:50 PM (MT)

 

Customer Sales Period

  • 1–30 September 2022
  • Starting 1 September 2022, customers can order these fun and festive dies and/or bundles. Dies coordinate with stamp sets from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. 
  • These six new dies sets are only available for a limited time. 
  • Save 10% off when purchasing the bundle.
  • Items available during this promotion can be added to demonstrator, customer, workshop, and online orders.
  • Dies are exclusive to this promotion and are only available while supplies last. No quantity limits apply during the customer sales period.
  • Qualifying orders qualify for Stampin’ Rewards. Items can be added to a starter kit.
  • Customer Sales Deadline
    • Phone: 30 September 2022, 4:50 PM (MT)
    • Online: 30 September 2022, 11:50 PM (MT)
  • Products are available in all markets while supplies last. Offer may vary from market to market depending on product availability. Please refer to OLO for the most up-to-date product availability information and/or ISR. 

 

Playful Pigs Die Set Square Graphic
 

My favorite new die set is the Playful Pigs Dies (#160254)! The Playful Pigs Dies not only cut out the adorable pig stamped images but they also cut out a wagon, a bandana, a present, a banner, and more! How could you not love these sweet little pigs!?!?

I hope you add the Playful Pigs Dies (#160254) to your shopping cart today! Click HERE to start shopping!

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #40 is...

Sharon Bramlett! Congratulations, Sharon! Sharon is the winner of the 40th 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 Tuesday. September 6th, 2022. 


Second Sunday Sketches card entry card sketch challenge with measurements #40 birthday card


I love how Sharon added texture to her birthday card by using the hexagon embossing folder. Her color palette is cheerful and bright! I also like how she used the gold cording behind her layered scalloped oval greeting!

Check out the other entries for the 40th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. I love how Toni echoed the orange in the fox on her stripes of designer series paper and on her card base. The fox is so cute too! I love how Toni placed the fox to one side and the greeting to the other. How awesome is Tracy's otter card with the layers of waves and hexagon die cut windows?!?! Pat did an amazing job layering the sail boat punch with the water scene designer series paper. The sail boat looks like it is sailing in the designer series paper! I can imagine sailing on the water during sunset. Donna used a combination of designer series paper and embossing folder to create her floral thank you card. One side of her card has flowers and the other has leaves. Donna's color palette is happy and vivid! 

Well done everyone! Thank you so much for participating in August's Second Sunday Sketches! I am blown away by your creativity! 

Second Sunday Sketches card entry card sketch challenge with measurements #40 flowers leaves floral thank you card

Second Sunday Sketches card entry card sketch challenge with measurements #40 thinking of you hello card sail boat

Second Sunday Sketches card entry card sketch challenge with measurements #40 fox card congratulations new baby

Second Sunday Sketches card entry card sketch challenge with measurements #40 otter card birthday

Want More Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on September 11th. The prize will be a mystery embellishment package from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards from me.

Second Sunday Sketches card challenge sketch challenge prize graphic September 2022

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 September's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
  2. Share September's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
  3. Have your friend submit their September'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 September'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.