Shout it from the Rooftops Succulent Framelits are Back on the Clearance Rack!!

Woohoo! I am thrilled beyond words that the Succulent Framelits are back on the Clearance Rack! I was and still am devastated that the Oh, So Succulent stamp set and framelits retired.

I love them, my mom loves them, and so do my customers. Even if you are not a succulent fan, these framelit dies might just convert you! Plus, no green thumb is required to "grow" these succulents!

I still use the Succulent Framelits for my personal projects. In fact, I have two sets of Succulent Framelits to make the cutting go even quicker.

The Succulent Framelits are great because you can use them independently of the stamp set, you can practice color coordinating, build on your sponging techniques, and create gorgeous home decor projects, cards, gift bag embellishments, gift tags, and more!

My mom and I spent many an afternoon just playing with different size and layering combinations. There are a myriad number of ways to put the petal layers together - big, small, medium, center the petals on top of each other, offset the petal from each other, etc.

We also tried various ways of sponging each petal layer. We tried sponging the entire petal, the middle portion, just the petal tips, and even layering multiple inks on top of each other.
 

We folded some petals upwards and some downwards for even more effects. The results were just stunning!

We sponged the same ink combinations on multiple colors of cardstock to see how each ink and cardstock reacted. 

For Christmas, my mom and I used some of our succulent creations to design a wreath for my sister-in-law.

We both had many succulents left, so we made a few more home decor projects! Here is an old-fashioned match holder tin filled with a sweet succulent arrangement.

Here are two succulent arrangements in small wooden planter boxes.

Here are two more succulents in glass containers filled with pebbles and soil.

As you can see, we are pretty enamored by the Succulent Framelits! I hope you will be too! Pick up a set or two of the Succulent Framelits on the Clearance Rack before they are sold out!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Succulent Framelit Projects Supply List
Stamps
Paper	A variety of cardstock, including Mint Macaron, Sweet Sugarplum, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, and more
Ink	A variety of ink pads, including Whisper White Craft, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, and more
Embellishments
Tools	#143263 Big Shot Machine #142757 Succulent Framelits #141337 Stampin’ Sponges Various containers including wooden boxes, glass containers, and antique match holder tins Wreath form

Just for You Blueberry Crate

I have the best stylist! Since I have started going to this salon, I have gotten to know her as a friend. She is a fantastic stylist, mom, cook, and makeup artist. I look forward to my appointments and make little treat holders to show my appreciation.

Today I brought a Lemon Lime Twist Wooden Crate filled with white chocolate and blueberry cream truffles. I also added a chocolate foil lady bug because he was just too cute with the daisy! The front of the crate is adorned with a daisy sponged in the center with Daffodil Delight ink and an oval greeting tag.

I layered the oval tag with the Night of Navy and Whisper White polka dot patterned paper from the Tutti-Frutti Designer Series Paper pack for a small burst of color.

The “Just for you” greeting could easily be swapped for another greeting such as Happy Mother’s Day, thank you, or even a greeting for a birthday party favor. There are many greetings to choose from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, which sadly is retiring. I cannot believe Teeny Tiny Wishes is retiring! It had been such a staple in the catalog for many years! If I were to recommend one thing to get before it retires, it would be the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set. This is my go to greeting stamp set, for sure!

What is your go to stamp set?  Is it a greeting set, a set for a special occasion, or an image set? I would love to hear from you!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Just for You Blueberry Crate Supply List
Stamps	#128748 Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood-Mount) #127802 Teeny Tiny Wishes (Clear-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #144245 Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock #145606 Tutti-Frutti Designer Series Paper
Ink	#126970 Night of Navy Ink Pad #126944 Daffodil Delight Ink Pad
Embellishments	#104430 Dimensionals #141680 Brights Enamel Shapes (Melon Mambo)
Tools	#143263 Big Shot Machine #141706 Layering Ovals Framelits #143713 Daisy Punch #143730 Wood Crate Framelits #141337 Stampin’ Sponges

 

2018 April OnStage Display Boards

It was amazing to see the new products at OnStage in Atlanta! Between Make and Takes and skill building, I snapped a few photos of the new product display boards.

The Delightfully Detailed Product sweet is just as it sounds delightful and detailed. The Specialty Designer Series Paper is laser-cut lace! I love the watercolor wash notecards and ribbons.

The Petal Promenade Product Suite reminds me of vintage florals.Shelli showed us how to use sponges to create an aged look on the Designer Series Paper that was gorgeous!

Here is the Share What You Love Product Suite that is an early release for the month of May. The designer series paper is on my all-time favorite designer series paper lists! I especially love the Statement of My Heart stamp set, which features Stampin' Up!'s heartfelt motto!

The Garden Impressions Product Suite is at the top of my list order list! I love the bright, bold floral designer series paper, the thinlits, the rose embellishments, and the stamp set (not shown)!

I was saddened when Botanical Blooms retired a few years ago, but I am excited to see a fresh, new tropical leaf set! I like the color palette of the designer series paper too (Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, and Whisper White).

In Atlanta, we received the Animal Outing stamp set from the Animal Expedition Product Suite in our goodie bags. This super cute animal suite will be great for kids and adults alike. Check out the thinlits! They cut out not only the stamps but a leafy vine and giraffe spots!

The Tea Room Product Suite is second on my must order list. In fact, this product suite is the inspiration for June 16th's Catalog Launch Party. We will have an afternoon tea with make and takes, games, prizes, and more. Mark your calendar!

These are some of the new embossing folders and edgelit thinlit dies. I LOVE the details on the edgelits! The upper right embossing folder, called Subtle, is difficult to see the texture in the photograph and in the catalog. It is a soft almost grasscloth texture. I think the Subtle embossing folder will add a subtle, elegant touch to any card!

Above is the new tin kit. It comes with two Stampin' Spots, a clear block, an exclusive stamp set, and an exclusive punch! The tin is gorgeous with the navy and gold!

There is are new collections of Memories and More card sets. Memories and More can be used for scrap booking and for card making.

Here are some of the new bundles that will be offered in the new Annual Catalog. We all received the bottom stamp set Pick a Pennant stamp set as an all-attendee prize. This set is right up my alley! You know I love banners! The stamp set also includes alphabet stamps to personalize your banners.

Tranquil Textures is a great masculine product suite! The paper is divine! I am looking forward to playing with this suite!

Graceful Glass is a product suite centered around stained glass windows. The font on the stamp set reminds me of the Gothic style of calligraphy. The vellum designer series paper and the thinlit dies are unbelievably intricate and gorgeous!

The Nature's Poem is another great masculine product suite! It is also pairs well with the Lovely As A Tree stamp set. This product suite was number three on my must have list.

Sometimes it can be difficult to see the entire sheet of designer series paper in the catalog. So, it is fantastic to get an in person look! This designer series paper is more of a traditional, classic style that is sure to be a favorite this Christmas! It's on my list for sure!

Broadway bound is one of the new birthday product suites. The designer series paper is filled with classic birthday and celebration images, including cake, candles, hats, and birthdays as well as geometric designs that can be for all occasions.

The Twinkle, Twinkle product suite is adorable for babies and little ones, but it also has some greetings suited for anniversaries, such as the "I love you more than the stars" greeting stamp. The designer series paper has softer colors mixed with Night of Navy and tans, making this paper stack perfect for both boys and girls.

Best Route is fabulous for graduation, college students, and life's milestones. It would also be great for a travel journal or scrap book. The enamel shapes are little destination bubbles like the ones you see on Google Maps(r). So cute!

I am overjoyed that Stampin' Up! has a calligraphy kit! I see diy calligraphy sets all over the internet and in craft stores. So, I am glad to see one in the new Annual Catalog.

 Here are the 2018-2020 In Colors! Woohoo! I look forward to the reveal of the new In Colors each OnStage. This year's colors are Lovely Lipstick, Grapefruit Grove, Pineapple Punch, Call Me Clover, and Blueberry Bushel. They are more primary colors. At first, I wasn't sure I like them, but after seeing all of the new colors, returning colors, and current colors, I really think they fit well! Right now Grapefruit Grove is my favorite!

This display board shows some of the new ink choices and ink pads. There will be more Stampin' Blends debuting. The ink pad in the upper right of the above photo shows the new ink pad style. It is easier to open, solves a few problems that the old ink pads had, and comes with more color labels. The uninked ink pad in the upper left of the above photo is a blank striped ink pad. You can make your own custom, striped ink pad! It could be ombre, rainbow, gradient, your favorite sport's team colors - you name it. Basic Black Embossing Powder is returning in June!

Here are some more bundles that will be offered in the new Annual Catalog. There will be many more punches, framelit sets, and thinlit sets that will pair with stamp sets to help cut out and embellish your projects. This will make creating easier and less stressful fussy cutting! Woohoo!

If you look closely at the right corner below April's Paper Pumpkin, you will see a sneak peak of June's Paper Pumpkin. It looks like Crumb Cake cardstock and a Father's Day greeting.

Here are our Make and Take projects.

The first Make and Take uses the Graceful Glass product suite. We used some of the new Stampin' Blends to color in the embossed vellum.

Here is the Nature's Poem product suite in better focus. I love old fashioned botanical prints, leaf imprints, slices of tree trunks, and dried flowers, so I was thrilled to see this product suite! I loved it so much, I overnighted my pre-order just so I could create with these products!

Our third Make and Take really shows off the laser-cut lace Specialty Designer Series Paper!

Our fourth Make and Take features the Share What You Love product suite. The designer series paper is so spectacular that I ordered 2 packs and am thinking I will need at least 2 more!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth