World Card Making Day Replay Information

 

I hope you had a wonderful time during Stampin' Up!'s live virtual World Card Making Day event! I enjoyed stamping along with the presenters. The cards were beautiful! I also learned a new technique. It was very nice that the presenters went through each project twice and slowed down, so we could all follow along together. What was your favorite part of the World Card Making Day event?

If you missed the event or would like to watch it again, the replay is available until October 18th, 2022 at the following link: https://events.stampinup.com/worldcardmakingday .

You can also download the project instructions, supply lists, and measurements there.

Beth

Coming Soon! Fitting Florets Early Release Promotion!

 

Add just the right touch of elegance to any occasion, including Christmas and seasonal celebrations, with the sweet Fitting Florets Collection. From color schemes to sentiments and embellishments to dies, these unique products blend together so that your cards and crafts fit whatever occasion you might need. Send birthday wishes, express your gratitude, or spread Christmas cheer—with so many options to mix and match you’ll be set no matter the celebration all year!

Coming November 1st, 2022 a new stamp and die set called Fitting Florets will be released early from the 2023 January-June Mini Catalog as well as some limited time only designer series paper, Christmas stamp set, and embellishments!

 

The Fitting Florets Early Release Product offering can be ordered as an entire collection or a la carte.

#163129 Fitting Florets Collection includes

• #162407 Framed Florets Bundle
• #161815 Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set*
• #160623 Framed Florets Dies
• #160888 Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set*
• #161814 Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper
• #161822 Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls
• *Available in English and French

The Fitting Florets are also offered a la carte.

• #162407 Framed Florets Bundle
• #161815 Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set*
• #160623 Framed Florets Dies
• #160888 Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set*
• #161814 Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper
• #161822 Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls
• *Available in English and French
  

You know I am not an automatic jumper in on early releases, but let me just say that this Fitting Florets early release offering is absolutely gorgeous! When I saw the samples during the World Card Making Day Virtual Event, I knew I had to order it. And, yes, I did order the entire Fitting Florets product offering and an extra pack of the designer series paper. I can't wait until my order arrives!

Promotion Details

• Demonstrator PreOrder Period
• Phone: October 31st, 2022 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
• Online: October 31st, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• Customer Sales Period
• November 1st, 2022 - January 4th, 2023
• Starting November 1st 2022, you can order items from the Fitting Florets Collection. All items in the collection can be ordered separately. No limits apply during the customer sales period. 
• The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:
• Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (item 160888)*
• Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (item 161814)
• Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (item 161822)
• *Available in English and French
• The following will be available for purchase in the Mini Catalog starting January 2023:
• Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407)
• Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)*
• Framed Florets Dies (item 160623)
• *Available in English and French
• Items available during this promotion can be added to demonstrator, customer, workshop, and online orders.
• Qualifying orders are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards. Remember, the Fitting Florets Collection (item 163129) cannot be purchased at 50% off as part of the Stampin’ Rewards program.
• Fitting Florets items can be added to a Starter Kit.
• Customer Sales Deadlines
• Phone: 4 January 2023, 6:59 p.m. (MT)
• Online: 4 January 2023, 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  

The Fitting Florets Early Release is available for demonstrators to preorder now, and it can be added to a Starter Kit if joining as a new demonstrator during the preorder period.

The Fitting Florets Early Release will become available for purchase starting November 1st, 2022.

Keep in mind that the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper, Frame and Festive Stamp Set, and the Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls are only while supplies last during the early release period (November 1st, 2022 - January 4th, 2023). The Fitting Florets stamps and dies will carry over into the 2023 January-June Mini Catalog.

• Download the customer sales flyer HERE or click on the flyer graphic above.

Put the Fitting Florets Early Release product offering on your wish list now, and then on November 1st, shop your wish list in my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about the Fitting Florets Early Release product offering, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

4 Hours to Go!

My exclusive 12 Weeks of Christmas project email series starts in only 4 hours at 1pm EDT. These projects are only available as an email subscriber. If you are waiting until the last minute, this is it! Sign up HERE today to receive all 12 weeks of projects!

I look forward to welcoming you to my email list!

Beth

Happy October! 3 Variations of 1 Aperture Card

Happy October! I just sent out my October newsletter to my mailing list. This month I shared how to make an aperture card with dies and punches. 

You can create an aperture with most dies and punches. I even shared how to make an aperture with a builder punch.

 

I also shared some tips to make card assembly easier. 

My October newsletter is available all month to new subscribers. If you sign up for my email list during October, you will also receive a copy of my October newsletter with the instructions, supply list, and measurements for all 3 cards. 

Sign up for my mailing list today HERE or in the bright blue box to the right. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

24 Hours to Go!

My exclusive 12 Weeks of Christmas project email series starts tomorrow October 5th at 1pm EDT.  These projects are only available as an email subscriber. So, be sure to sign up today to receive all 12 weeks of projects! Sign up HERE today!

I look forward to welcoming you to my email list!

Beth

It is a great time to join Stampin' Up!

 

It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! New team members will get even MORE FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. Between October 4th-31st, 2022, those who sign up can get

• $155 USD worth of eligible products for only $99 USD (plus local tax)
  
• + free business supplies  (catalogs, order forms, postcard invitations, and more)
  
• + free shipping 
• + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

Promotion Details

• Promotion Dates: October 4th-31st, 2022

• When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $155 USD | $206 CAD of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99 USD | $135 CAD.

• Reminders:

• New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit.
• New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user.
• 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.
• New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 4 October or after 31 October will not be eligible for this offer.
• Refer to the Demonstrator Policies Document for more information on recruiting policies.

• Order Deadlines
• Phone: 31 October 2022; 6:50 PM (MT)
• Online: 31 October 2022; 11:50 PM (MT)
  

Wow! That is $30 more in products than the usual $125 joining offer! What an incredible offer! 

In addition to the amazing added value to your Starter Kit, when you join Stampin’ Up! as a new demonstrator you get to be a part of our amazing community of crafters. Plus, you get to enjoy sharing simple and fun crafting experiences with others, get early access to products, and get exclusive access to training events. And the Starter Kit also includes a FREE past Paper Pumpkin kit. 

When you join my demonstrator team Purrfect Stampers you can participate in monthly meetings, create cards and 3D projects during our team meetings, get a weekly newsletter & one-on-one monthly check ins. We also hang out together outside of stamping. We have done spa days, luncheons, and more! We are a fun and cheerful group!

I would love to welcome you to my demonstrator team! Contact me today for more information or join my team HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

The Winner of the 41st Second Sunday Sketches is...

Toni Shaw! Congratulations, Toni! Toni is the winner of the 41st Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, the a mystery embellishment pack from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on October 4th.

Toni's card is amazing! I love way she used the diamond embossing folder for the front rectangle and the stitched rectangle dies for the second rectangle. It adds texture and dimension to her card. The color palette is a beautiful, soft combination of pink, white, and pale greens. I also love the ribbon Toni added to the greeting oval. What a lovely embellishment!

Check out the other entries for the 41st Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. Let me just say how gorgeous Donna's card is! The combination of greens, reds, yellows with hints of black and white is stunning! I love that Donna changed the shape of the oval to a rectangle with a rounded detail on the ends and two pumpkins. Instead of using a piece of cardstock for the narrow horizontal rectangle, Donna used a piece of woven ribbon.

Tracy's card is beautiful! I love how Tracy moved the horizontal rectangle and the oval to the bottom of the card front. Tracy also used a die to cut out the center of the front rectangle to make a frame around the stamped flowers in the center of the card. Love it! That is next level creativity! I am in awe of your card making talent! You are all amazing! Thank you everyone that participated in September's Second Sunday Sketches! It means so much to me that you are enjoying this sketch challenge!

 

Want More Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on October 9th. 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 October's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share October's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their October'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 October'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.

FREE Shipping Promotion Coming October 4th!!

 

 

Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On 4 October 2022 only, Stampin' Up! is offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $75 USD | $100 CAD or more (before tax and shipping).

This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only, so make sure you have your To Order List ready!

The free shipping promotion is a few days away, which means you have some time to go through your current stamping supplies, see what you need, and make a To Order List!

 

• Download a To Order List HERE or click the graphic below.
  

 

 

Promotion Details

Ordering information:

• All order types qualify for this promotion (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online).
• Free shipping applies after the qualifying amount (per market) has been met.
• The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $75 USD | $100 CAD or more (before tax).
• If you or your customers are using a coupon code or product credit, please remember that they are non-commissionable and will lower the order’s retail amount. The order must still meet the qualifying threshold to be eligible for free shipping.
• Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period the promotion is live in each market; this means that the order must be opened and closed on 4 October 2022.
• With the exception of month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion.
• Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
• Month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are NOT eligible for free shipping. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($23.50 USD | $32.50 CAD shipping included) + tax.
• The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost for expedited shipping.

 

Ordering deadlines:

• Phone: 4 October; 6:50 p.m. (MT)
• OEX/Online: 4 October; 11:59 p.m. (MT)

October 4th is a great time to stock up on cardstock and adhesives as well as any 2021-2023 In Colors products. The 2021-2023 In Colors will be retiring at the end of May 2023. They are still in production and as of the time this post was written in stock. If you love the 2021-2023 In Colors, the free shipping promotion is a fantastic time to get the In Colors you love without the rush and without the risk of selling out as it would as it gets closer to retirement time. 

You only have a 24-hour window on October 4th to take advantage of this terrific promotion! Make your To Order Lists now and then on October 4th, head over to my online store to place your order. Please, reach out to me if you have questions about this free shipping promotion.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy shopping!

Beth

Introducing the NEW Birthday Card Organizer Kit

 

Introducing the Birthday Card Organizer Kit, The Newest Addition to the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection. With the Birthday Card Organizer Kit, you can send birthday wishes all year long with 12 customizable cards and a monthly organizer!

Available starting October 4th 2022, the Birthday Card Organizer Kit is the simplest way to plan out all your birthday celebrations for the year.

Easily list all your loved one’s birthdays in the designated sections and store a birthday card for them in the card holder sleeve. You can easily customize multiple cards to have on hand so you’re prepared when a celebration comes around. You’ll be ready to celebrate all year long. Never miss another birthday again!

Birthday Card Organizer Kit (#161056) Details

• The Birthday Card Organizer Kit's item number is #161056
• The cost is $25 USD | $34 CAD
• The Birthday Card Keeper Kit will be available starting October 4th, 2022.
• The Birthday Card Keeper Kit is available in the North American market in English and in French.
• The Birthday Card Keeper Kit includes 
• One 8" x 10" (20.3 x 25.4 cm) monthly planner with space to record birthdays each month as well as a pocket sleeve to hold birthday cards.
• Includes 12 full-size birthday cards, 6 of 2 designs, and 12 coordinating envelopes.
• Includes Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive-Backed Embellishments, and Tear & Tape Adhesive
• Includes die-cut florals and pieces ready for you to use­—no prep work required!
• Includes sticker sentiments and die-cut labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
•  The coordinating colors are Basic Black, Evening Evergreen, Petal Pink, Sahara Sand, and Soft Succulent

 

Feeling like you’re already on top of birthdays? No problem—you can use this planner to keep track of any important celebrations! Or buy a kit for someone who could use a little organization (the holidays are just around the corner).

Check out the Birthday Card Organizer Kit and the entire Kits Collection on my online store HERE.

Happy Stamping!

Beth

World Card Making Day Event is Tomorrow! Are you signed up?

 

World Card Making Day is tomorrow, October 1st! Are you signed up for Stampin' Up!'s FREE virtual card making event for all stampers and crafters on October 1st from 2:00pm - 5:00pm MT?

I know many of you have already registered for Stampin' Up!'s World Card Making Day Virtual Event, but below is the sign up information just in case. 

World Card Making Day Creative Event at a Glance

• Who: Anyone!
• When: 1 October from 2:00–5:00 p.m. (MT)
• Where: Online
• Price of Event: Free
• Registration Dates*: 11 August–1 October
• Language of Event: The event will be in English with language interpretation voice-over and subtitles in English, French, German, and Dutch
• *You don’t have to register for this event but registering will keep you informed of all the fun crafting in store!

 

How to Register

• Click HERE to register.
• *You don’t have to register for this event but registering will keep you informed of all the fun crafting in store! 
• I registered because I want to be kept up-to-date and make sure I get the project measurements and instructions before the event, so I can cut my cardstock and have my materials ready to go.
  

 

What is Happening at this Creative Event?

World Card Making Day is all about making beautiful, heartfelt cards. During the event, Stampin' Up! will walk you through several projects, and you’ll create the cards right along with us. You’ll end up with new project ideas and some stunning new cards!

 

Do I Need to Order Supplies Ahead of Time?

You can use your own supplies or, to make the most of this experience, you can order 

• the Cottage Rose Bundle from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog, 
• the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog, or 
• the Warm Welcome Bundle, which you can get early from the January–June 2023 Mini Catalog! 

If you want, you could even order all three bundles! The Warm Welcome Bundle will be available for purchase starting 1 September*. 

*This date is subject to change. If you are registered for the event, we’ll automatically notify you by email as soon as it becomes available.

 

When you order any bundle, you’ll get a FREE gift of Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels! (Note that even if you order all three bundles, you’ll only receive one Iridescent Pearls gift.)

Check out the Product Flyer with all the bundles’ ordering information HERE or click the graphic below. 

 

 

You can still attend this event without ordering the bundles, but it will be a lot more fun to craft together if you have one or more bundles! Order early to get your products in time for our World Card Making Day Creative Event.
 

 

Let's celebrate together!

Registration for my in-person World Card Making streaming party is now closed. For those attending tomorrow, please, bring your bundles, bone folder, adhesive, and paper snips. I look forward to streaming the live event and spending time with you all tomorrow!

Be sure to check your email! An email from Stampin' Up! has been sent to all registrants yesterday afternoon. If you did not receive an email and are registered, please, reach out to me. I can send you a copy of the email that I received with the event links.

I can't wait to stamp with you on World Card Making Day!

Beth

1 Week to go until the 12 Weeks of Christmas Email Series Begins!

My FREE exclusive 12 Weeks of Christmas project email series starts October 5th. Each Wednesday for 12 Weeks, I will email a special Christmas project to my email subscribers complete with measurements, instructions, and photograph(s). I will share a variety of projects including cards, tags, gifts, and more! I will only be sharing these projects with my email list.

 

If you are already on my email list, you don't have to do anything. You will automatically receive my 12 Weeks of Christmas series each Wednesday afternoon.

If you are not on my email list and want to receive my 12 Weeks of Christmas email series, sign up before October 5th HERE or in the bright blue sign up box in the upper right corner of my blog.

The first project email goes out at 1pm on October 5th! If you sign up after October 5th, you will not receive the projects that you missed. Make sure you sign up before October 5th HERE to receive all 12 weeks!

I can't wait to welcome you to my email list and to share these Christmas projects with you!
Beth

Go to Greeting Birthday Banner Card

I had my eye of the #158763 Go to Greetings stamp set since the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog debuted. I ordered it during the 24-hour stamp sale, and it arrived quicker than I thought it would! I was so excited to get it in the mail that I sat down to create cards right away. Today's birthday card is one of the ideas I knew I wanted to make first!

 

The largest greeting stamp size makes a bold, slightly more formal look for this birthday card. The font style is thick enough to make a clear impression when heat embossed. I also used the embossing buddy to double ensure that no stray embossing powder heat set on the Polished Pink cardstock just in case. The lettering embossed neatly and each of the letters are crisp and legible.

I first arranged the banners along the bottom half of the card front. Once I was happy with the placement, I added Stampin' Seal to the bottom half of the back of the Polished Pink greeting piece. I carefully placed the Polished Pink greeting piece on top of the banners to adhere them in place all at the same time. I totally held my breath during that step! Lol! Next I added liquid glue to the back and adhered it to the card front.

 

Inside the card I added a piece of pink plaid paper from the Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack and a narrow piece of Polished Pink cardstock to cover the DSP seam and for an extra pop of pink.

You can also see in the photo above that only the tops of the banners are adhered to the card front. This adds a bit of whimsy and movement to the card.

 

Below are the measurements and supply list to recreate this Go to Greetings banner birthday card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

 

Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Thick Basic White Cardstock)
• Greeting: 1-3/8" x 5-1/2" (Polished Pink Cardstock)
• Banners (cut 9): 1/2" x 3" (Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Inside DSP Strip: 1/2" x 5-1/2" (Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Inside Cardstock Strip: 1/4" x 5-1/2" (Polished Pink Cardstock)
  

Supply List

Stamps
#158763 Go to Greetings Stamp Set

Paper
#159229 Thick Basic White Cardstock
#155710 Polished Pink Cardstock
#158973 Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Ink
#102283 Versamark Clear Watermark Ink Pad

Embellishments
#158136 Brushed Brass Butterflies
#155554 Basics Stampin' Emboss Powder (white)

Tools
#153608 Banners Pick a Punch
#129053 Heat Tool
#118490 Clear Block H
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#152813 Stampin' Seal Adhesive
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner

 

The second card that I made using the thinking of you greeting turned out nicely even though this was not the greeting I intended to stamp! Whoops! Even still, what a cheerful way to let a loved one know you are thinking about them!

What other greetings would you use on this banner card? Let me know in the comments below!

I hope you enjoyed today's Go to Greetings birthday banner card. If you need supplies to make this sweet 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Weekly Deals: Week 4 - The Final Week

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. 

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! 

 

 

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

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.

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.

 

 

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.

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

Weekly Deals: Week 3

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. 

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

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.

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.

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