Sneak Peek: Tea Boutique Tea Boxes

 

One of my favorite things that I look forward to in each new Annual Catalog are the new In Colors! It is fun to see what new and trendy colors Stampin' Up! will offer! The 2022-2024 are bold, vibrant, and beautiful! The five new colors are Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Sweet Sorbet, Starry Sky, and Orchid Oasis.

Today's tea box project was inspired by the 2022-2024 In Colors and my love of tea. I love how they are featured in the Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper (#158659). Tea cups and tea pots are paired with flowers, leaves, and stems.

 

 

It is a sweet, well done designers series paper! The scale of each pattern is perfect and easy to use on a variety of smaller and larger projects without losing the detail of the overall pattern, which can be difficult with the smaller 6" x 6" designer series paper packs. I love the paper with the flowers inside of the envelopes!

 

 

The 3-1/8" Acetate Card Boxes can hold 4-5 tea bags, depending on their size and how much tea is in each bag. You can also add 3" x 3" cards and envelopes, chocolates, or small gifts instead of tea.

Measurements

• Treat Box Base - 3-1/8" x 3-1/8" Ace Card Boxes (#150428 - retiring)
• 1st Mat - 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" (Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper)
  
• 2nd Mat - 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" (Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper) - die cut with the 2-3/8" x 2-3/8" Stylish Shapes square die
• Greeting - 1/2" x 3" (Basic White cardstock)
  

 

Materials

• #155090 Garden Birdhouses Stamp Set
  
• #158659 Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper
• #159276 Basic White Cardstock
• #159216 Sweet Sorbet Ink Pad
• #159212 Starry Sky Ink Pad
• #154031 Tear and Tape Adhesive
• #104430 Dimensionals
  
• #159195 2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
  
• #150428 3-1/8" x 3-1/8" Acetate Card Boxes (retiring)
  
• Teabags
  

I can imagine bringing a few of these tea boxes to a friend's house for an afternoon cuppa! I hope you enjoyed today's Tea Boutique Tea Boxes and create your own tea boxes! You can customize your tea boxes with any of the papers in the Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper pack or use your favorite designer series papers. 

 

If you would like to purchase the supplies used for today's project, please call me to place an order or you can shop my online store HERE.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

Q & A: How I Make Large Amounts of Treat Holders

One of my favorite types of papercrafting projects is a treat holder. I enjoy making treat holders for different holidays and occasions. I try to make a variety of treat containers, including boxes, bags, and pockets, that fit specific types of treats. Most often the treat is candy! 

And, of course, you can't just make one treat holder. I make quite a large number of treat holders for each holiday and occasion and give them to family, friends, customers, and community members. 

I get a lot of questions from my family, friends, and customers about how I make my treat holders. One of the most frequent questions I get is "how do I make so many treat holders all at once?". The answer is organized batching. I make a prototype, break it down into basic components, and make a plan for each step. Let's look at my thought process further.

Make a Treat Holder Prototype

The first step is to design the treat holder itself. Determine what kind of shape you would like the treat holder to be. Use grid paper to make a to-scale drawing or sketch it on a piece of paper. Once you are happy with your design, make a treat holder prototype. The prototype should be the actual size of your treat holder designer.

Tip: Write down your measurements for each part of the treat holder. Keep those measurements handy to refer to when cutting cardstock and designer series paper.

Break Down the Steps to Make the Treat Holder

Next, think about the steps it took to create your treat holder. Did you cut cardstock? Did you score or die cut? Make a list of each step. It is ok to have simple steps, such as place the candy in the box or score at 2". 

Tip: Breaking down the steps makes your preparation and assembly more efficient and less overwhelming.

Prepare One Step at a Time

Once you have your list of steps to prepare and make your treat holder, it is time to cut your materials and gather your supplies. Cut one step at a time. For example, if you have 3 parts to your treat holder, cut all of part 1, then all of part 2, and finally all of part 3. Keep your measurements close by to refer to.

Tip: If the treat holder has both scoring and cutting, I will score all of the pieces and then cut all of the pieces instead of scoring and cutting one piece at a time. 

Assemble One Step at a Time

Clear your workspace or table before beginning the preparation. Be sure to have plenty of room for each step's pieces, punches, die cuts, etc. Complete one step for each of the treat holders. Then move on to the next step and so on.

Tip: Have a landing area ready to hold completed treat holders such as a tray, a large bowl, or a platter to keep the clutter down and to avoid knocking a treat holder on the floor.

Sometimes, I will put on music, a podcast, or the tv. I catch up the latest episodes of my favorite shows while I assemble treat holders.

I hope this post helps you to see how I make large numbers of treat holders. What stamping questions do you have? Email your stamping questions. I would love to help answer your stamping questions in a future blog post!

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

How I Store Cardstock and Cardstock Scraps

I like to store my 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock in clear job ticket holders like Jennifer McGuire. I also like to keep my scraps with the full sheets of cardstock. 

 

 

I found my job ticket holders at my local office supply store, but you can also find them online. I have used the regular thickness and the heavy duty thickness over the last several years. I find both thicknesses to be well-suited to holding a full pack of solid cardstock (24 sheets) as well as a full pack of Basic White cardstock (40 sheets) plus scraps. 

 

Storing my scraps with my full sheets of cardstock helps me

• to remember what color that scraps are, 
• to use the scraps on a more regular basis, and
• to not feel as if I am wasting as much paper.

 

I save small and large scraps. I like to die cut and punch different shapes, especially for treat holders and for classes. So, it makes sense for me to save smaller pieces too. I allow myself a period of time to keep it to see if I use and then toss after that time period is up without judgment (but limited to only one job ticket holder per color of cardstock).

 

Once I have more scraps in the clear envelope than full sheets of cardstock, I re-evaluate what scraps I still have. 

 

I take all of the scraps out of the job ticket holder and sort them. If I haven't used it and it is a smaller scrap, I will toss it. 

 

Then I put a new pack of full sheets of cardstock into the job ticket holder, followed by the remaining scraps (if there are any, and sometimes there isn't).

Keeping scraps is a personal choice and even which scraps to keep can vary from crafter to crafter. What size(s) of scraps one keeps can range from teeny tiny to not having scraps smaller than 3" square. 

 

Your crafting style can help you determine which scraps you keep and which you toss. If you do a lot of small die cutting, it may be beneficial to keep smaller scraps. If you do a lot of larger sized cards and die cutting, it may be beneficial to keep more of the larger scraps. This can even change as your crafting style changes or the types of projects you are making changes. 

 

How do you store your cardstock? How do you feel about scraps? Do you keep scraps? If so, do you store them with your full sheets of cardstock or in a separate storage system? I would love to hear how you store your cardstock and scraps! Leave me a comment below!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

Second Sunday Sketches #36 Starts Today!

 

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.

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.

Below is April's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

April's challenge will run from April 10th, 2022 until April 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 April 30th, 2022 at 5pm EDT with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (May 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. April's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a surprise embellishment pack from my retired product cache and three hand-made cards from me.

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 rotate the card layout 90 degrees,make the banner longer or shorter, use a circle die to make the wreath shape, add a mat layer beneath the wreath, use embossing folders to add more texture to a mat layer, 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 36th 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

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #35 is...

Toni Shaw! Congratulations, Toni! Toni is the winner of the 35th Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, a mystery embellishment pack from my retired cache and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on Monday, April 4th, 2022.

The Easter greeting stamp is so cute, especially with the grass stamp and the bunny die cut! The marble designer series paper is perfect for springtime and sunny days!

Check out the other entries for the 35th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. I love Donna's motorcycle card, especially the iconic orange, white, and black color palette! The embossing folder is a fantastic textural element! Turning the card sketch sideways was a great idea too! Well done everyone!

Want more Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on April 10th, 2022. 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 April's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share April's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their April'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 April'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.

Rainbow of Happiness Pop-Up Card

Today's card is a simple pop-up card featuring the Rainbow of Happiness stamp set and die bundle. This is a card that I created for my demonstrator team's April meeting. Each month between our demonstrator team meetings, I like to send demonstrator team members an envelope with the project pieces, basic instructions, and a photograph. 

 

 

Team members can assemble the card and embellish it using their favorite stamps, ribbons, and gems. Then we share what we have created at our next team meeting. Everyone's cards use the same card base but are decorated differently. It is super fun to see everyone's unique interpretation, design choices, and embellishments. It never ceases to amaze me how creative they are!

 

The pop-up mechanism is a piece of #155426 Pattern Party Designer Series Paper folded in half and cut to create a small platform for your die cuts and embellishments to sit on. Pattern Party Designer Series Paper is a beautiful, colorful gigantic pack of Designer Series Paper that you can earn as a host or by placing a qualifying customer or demonstrator order. There are 48 total sheets of 12 double-sided patterns! One side is black and white with floral or geometric patterns, and the other side has bolder, more vibrant patterns.

 

 

I used fellow demonstrator Mary Deatherage's pop-up mechanism cutting dimensions for today's card. However, you can customize the pop-up platform to be wider or narrower depending on the size of the die cut you are using. The remaining measurements and design are my own.

The pop-up platform is a rectangle cut and scored from the center of the designer series paper. The die cut sits on the front of the pop-up platform. The designer series paper is attached to the top and the bottom of the inside of the card base, creating the mechanism and causing the die cut to pop-up when the card is opened.

 

This pop-up fun fold looks more difficult than it really is and is such an unexpected surprise! I am really looking forward to seeing how the demonstrator team decorates their pop-up cards!

Pop-Up Card Measurements

• Card Base: 4-1/4" x 11"; scored at 5-1/2"
• Pop-Up Mechanism: 4-1/8" x 10-3/4"; scored at 5-3/8". Folded in half and cut according to the diagram below.

Pop-Up Card Supplies

Stamps

• #157721 Rainbow of Happiness Stamp Set
• #157727 Rainbow of Happiness Bundle (stamp set and die bundle)

Paper

• #159276 Basic White Cardstock
• #122924 Pool Party Cardstock
• #105118 So Saffron Cardstock
• #155426 Pattern Party Designer Series Paper

Ink

• #132708 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
• #147050 Poppy Parade Ink Pad
• #174086 Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad
• #147109 So Saffron Ink Pad
• #147052 Flirty Flamingo Ink Pad

Embellishments

• #104199 Linen Thread
• #104430 Dimensionals

Tools

• #110755 Liquid Glue
• #103579 Paper Snips
• #102300 Bone Folder
• #152392 Paper Trimmer
• #149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
• #157726 Brilliant Rainbow Dies
• #144668 Everyday Label Punch
  

 

I hope you enjoyed today's card! If you would like to recreate this card and need any of the supplies, please, visit my online store. If you have any stamping questions, please, don't hesitate to ask!

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

Last Chance Retiring Product Lists Are Now Available

The 2021–2022 Annual Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too!

Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential craft supplies. What are you waiting for? Start shopping! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.

For all the details about this steal of a deal, keep scrolling! (All links open in a new window)

Promotion Details

Details

• Each Last Chance Products promotion typically includes a Retiring List (products that will no longer be available once the catalog retires) and a Carryover List (products that will still be available once the catalog retires). For this catalog’s Last Chance Products promotion, a Carryover List will not be provided.
• Discounts are not always available with the Retiring List. When they are, they will vary from one market to another.
• All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
• Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit and redeemed as a 50% off item or with Stampin’ Rewards.
• Only orders opened and closed during the promotion period apply.
• Stamp Sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.

 

Order Deadlines

• Phone: 2 May 2022 at 6:50 PM (MT)
• Online: 2 May 2022 at 11:50 PM (MT)

 

Retiring Product List

See which products will be on their way out once the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog retires.

• Download the US PDF file HERE.
• Download the US Excel spreadsheet HERE.
  

 

Retiring Product List Tips

• The best way for me to keep track of which products are retiring and which are not retiring is to go through the Retiring Product List line by line and mark it in my 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. I mark an "R" for retiring and a "CO" for carrying over by each product.
  
• Take your time reading each product line. There is a lot of information jammed packed into one tiny chart!
• Print an enlarged copy of the Retiring Product List. The font is super teeny tiny. I printed my list from Adobe Reader and enlarged it to 110% on my print options menu before pressing print.

Let's Shop

The quickest way to see if your favorite retiring products are still in stock is to check my online store HERE. 

I created a To Order List to help you keep track of your must have retiring products and any products that you would like to order. You can check it out on my Resources Page or directly download the To Order List PDF HERE.

 

 

I am surprised that quite a few of my favorite products made it to the retiring list! The tag topper punches, the metallic pearls, the Sweet Strawberry stamp set and punch, and the bark 3D embossing folder are what come to the top of my list right away. 

I am currently working on a few Easter projects for my family and need more metallic pearls to complete them. I am definitely putting #146282 Metallic Pearls on my To Order List right now! 

What are you putting on your To Order List?

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

Second Sunday Sketches #35 Starts Today

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.

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.

Below is March's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

March's challenge will run from March 13th, 2022 until March 31st, 2022 at 5pm EST.

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 March 31st, 2022 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (April 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! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. March's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a surprise embellishment pack from my retired product cache and three hand-made cards from me.

 

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 (US Residents only)! 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.

Card Sketch Sample

Here is a sample of how I interpreted this card sketch using the Easter Friends stamp set. This card is actually a card from my Easter Friends Stamp of the Month Class. I thought Second Sunday Sketches #35 was perfect for larger stamped images and highlighted the Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper beautifully!

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 rotate the card layout 90 degrees, change the circles to another shape like flowers or buttons, use designer series paper for one of the mat layers, die cut one of the vertical rectangles, use embossing folders to add more texture to a mat layer, 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 35th 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

The Waves of the Ocean Early Release Collection is Here!!

Each of the world’s wide and open oceans is brimming with beauty and wonder. Marvelous marine animals, miles of submerged mountain ranges, and unique underwater plants lie thousands of feet below Earth’s dry surface, encouraging exploration and awaiting discovery.

 

Discover the depths of the ocean—and your artistic abilities—with the Waves of the Ocean Collection! This coastal collection includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies, both early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog. Plus, a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle—each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period!

 

Explore artistic expression with the Waves of the Ocean Collection. With these seaside supplies, you’ll dive into inspiration and swim in a sea of creativity!  

Take a look at this sneak peek behind the scenes video! 

Promotion Information

•  CUSTOMER SALES PERIOD
• March 1st – May 2nd, 2022

 

Promotion Details

• The Waves of Inspiration Stamp Set and Waves Dies can be ordered separately, if desired.
• The Waves of Inspiration Stamp Set and Waves of the Ocean Collection are available in English, French, and German.
• The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:
• Waves of the Ocean 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper
• Blue Foils 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Paper
• Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels
• Qualifying orders are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards. (Except for the Waves of the Ocean Collection)
• Waves of the Ocean items can be added to a starter kit.
• Customer Sales Deadlines
• Phone: 2 May 2022; 6:50 PM (MT)
• Online: 2 May 2022; 11:50 PM (MT)

Promotional PDF Flyer

Download the Waves of the Ocean Promotional PDF Flyer HERE (link opens in a new window) or click the graphic below.

Shop My Online Store

To see all of the Waves of the Ocean Early Release products, shop my online store today HERE (link opens in a new window).

Waves of the Ocean is a stunning product suite that I know you will love! I can't wait to see what you create with the Waves of the Ocean Product Suite!
 

Happy Shopping!
Beth

NEW Kit Released: Robot Buddies Kids' Card Kit!

 

Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is the perfect program for new customers and beginner crafters with its variety and all-inclusive projects. We will continue to strengthen that variety by regularly adding new kits to the offering. With that, we are excited to announce the latest Kits Collection addition.

The latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is a fun one! With the Robot Buddies Kit, configure cards featuring cute robots and robot themed images that kids will love. Combine your bandwidth to craft this kit together for some offline fun with these awesome, friendship-themed robots!

 

#159336 Robot Buddies Kids' Card Kit Details

• Item #159336 
• $23 USD
  
• Kit includes 9 card bases—3 each in 3 designs—and 9 envelopes
• Includes sticker sheets and printed die-cuts to decorate with
• Includes two Classic Stampin’ Ink Spots in Bermuda Bay and Pumpkin Pie
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie

Unboxing Video

Check out this unboxing video from Stampin' Up! to get a closer look at this fun card kit and follow along as you create your cards!

Instructional PDF

Click HERE to down the instructions PDF (link opens in a new window) to help you assemble your kit, or create your own projects using the robot stamps, stickers, and card bases!

Shop My Online Store

You can find the Robot Buddies Kit and more kits in my online store HERE (link opens in a new window).

 

I think this kit would be perfect for my nephew! We stamp together to create all kinds of cards and projects. He is a really good stamper and loves to create fun folds. I know he would love the robot stamps and the stickers! 

 

Happy Stamping!

Beth

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #34 is...

Donna Foreman! Congratulations, Donna! Donna is the winner of the 34th 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 March 5th, 2022.

Donna's card is beautiful! The stardust stamp is from a Christmas set that we carried a few years ago that was just stunning! I have to admit that I bought this stamp set because of this star dust stamp! What a beautiful stamp and a clever way to create a trail of stars behind the gold foil star. I love it! I am always in awe of how creative everyone is!

Check out the other entries for the 34th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. Everyone's scatter patterns are fantastic! I love how each card used a different repeating pattern. Pat's Catching Butterfly cards is adorable, and the layout is wonderful, especially with the butterfly designer series paper echoing the stamped butterflies! Toni's cascading balloons in multiple shades of purple is gorgeous! So festive! I love the little stars and rhinestones on the balloons too! Well done everyone!

Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on March 13th, 2022. 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 March's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share March's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their March 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 March'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.

Savings are in Bloom: Mini Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine Sale Starts!

If you haven’t already, it’s time to meet your mini crafting companion: the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine! If this is your first encounter, allow us to introduce you.

This mini—but mighty—machine is durable, portable, and easy to use. It’s the perfect pick for budding beginners who want to branch out, papercrafting pros who want to craft on the go, or those who are short on storage space! With this trusty tool, any crafter can make precise cuts and embossed designs for their projects with one pass.

During the month of March, you can snag the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine at a 20% discount! This miniature machine is compatible with a large selection of Stampin’ Up! embossing folders and dies. Build your craft collection and combine the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with any (or all!) of the select stamp-and-die bundles that are also available for 20% off during the month of March!

Take your crafting to the next level!

Promotion Information

• Promotion Period: March 1st - March 31st, 2022
• Order Period:
• Phone: March 1st, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. (MT) to March 31st, 2022 at 6:50 p.m. (MT)
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• The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will be available for purchase at a 20% discount.
• A number of select stamp-and-die bundles that are compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will also be available for purchase at a 20% discount.
• For this promotion only, we’ve brought back the previously popular Art Gallery, Celebrate Sunflowers, and Garden Wishes bundles. They will only be available in their bundle form during this promotion, so make sure to snag ‘em while you still can!
• The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and select compatible bundles can be bought together or separately.
• There is no limit on the number of Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines you can purchase during this promotion. In fact, having more than one machine is ideal for workshops, classes, and other events!
• Products are available in all markets while supplies last. Offer may vary from market to market based on product availability. No backorders or substitutions will be allowed.
• The stamp-and-die bundles that can be found in a current catalog will be replenished until they retire. When they do retire, the bundles will be added to the Retiring List.
• Due to supply chain challenges, this promotion may be altered or ended early.
• Orders must be started on March 1st.
• Discount applies on Stampin’ Rewards.

Are you curious to know how to you can use the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to level up their projects from simple to stepped-up? Check out this video below for tips and tricks to enhance your die cutting machine know-how! 

 

You’ll find the products available* during this promotion below, along with their discounted prices (*Products are available in all markets while supplies last. Offer may vary from market to market depending on product availability.). You can also click the graphic below to enlarge the chart.

 

Wow! Look at all of the participating bundles! It is hard to choose a favorite, but I really like the What's Cookin' Bundle! I love to cook and to bake and take classes with my Mom and my husband at Sur la Table! What's your favorite on sale bundle? 

 

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If you don’t already have a Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine of your own, now’s the time to buy! This unbeatable bargain won’t be back any time soon, so snatch up this steal of a deal while you can. Shop my online store today HERE (link opens in a new window).

Happy Shopping!
Beth

St. Patrick's Day Delightful Tag Topper Treat Holder

I love the tag topper punches! They are easy to use, look fabulous, and can make a variety of projects from cards to boxes to treat holders! Today I am sharing a quick Delightful Tag Topper Punch treat holder just in time for St. Patrick's Day.

 

I created a small treat envelope that can hold two Andes chocolate mint candy pieces. These treat holders come together quickly with a few supplies. Score a piece of cardstock twice towards the middle to made room for the mint candy pieces to sit, punch both ends of the cardstock, decorate, and close with a ribbon.

 

I enjoyed creating this treat holders so much that I made them in three different color palettes - Soft Sea Foam, Old Olive, and Thick Basic White! Which one is your favorite?

 

Below are the measurements and supply list to recreate these St. Patrick's Day Treat Holders. You can make this treat holder as simple or as elaborate as you would like!  If you would like to recreate this card and need any of the supplies, please, visit my online store. 

 

Measurements

• Treat Holder Base: 2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 2-5/8" & 2-7/8" (Old Olive, Soft Sea Foam, or Thick Basic White Cardstock)
  
• Circle: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock) - use the smallest circle die
  
• Scalloped Circle: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" (Garden Green Cardstock) - use the 1-1/2" diameter scalloped circle die
  
• Hearts for Shamrocks: 2-1/2" x 1" (Garden Green Cardstock) - use the row of 3 hearts die
  

 

Materials

• #157618 Sweet Conversations Stamp Set 
• #158081 Special Moments Stamp Set (Sale-A-Bration)
  
• #159276 Basic White Cardstock
• #159229 Thick Basic White Cardstock
• #100702 Old Olive Cardstock
  
• #102584 Garden Green Cardstock
• #131201 Pear Pizzazz Cardstock
• #146988 Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
• #147089 Garden Green Ink Pad
  
• #151770 Layering Circles Dies
• #157623 Sweet Heart Dies
  
• #149518 Delightful Tag Topper Punch
• #110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• #102300 Bone Folder
• #103579 Paper Snips
• #130148 Grid Paper
• #152392 Paper Trimmer
• #149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine 
• #118489 Clear Block G
• #152156 Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon
• 1/4" Circle Hole Punch
  
• Andes chocolate mint candy
  

Need more tag topper punch project inspiration? Take a look at some more of my projects that feature tag topper punches!

• Wild Rose Demonstrator Team Treat Holder
• Day of Thanks Treat Holder
• Hearts Come Home Treat Holder
• A Trio of Easter Treats
• For You Ghirardelli Chocolate Square Treat Holder

Check out the video below to see how I put these fun shamrock treat holders together! I keep calling the punch Delicate Tag Topper, but I meant to say Delightful Tag Topper.

You can make this treat holder as simple or as elaborate as you would like!  If you would like to recreate this card and need any of the supplies, please, visit my online store.

Send me a photo of your completed St. Patrick's Day treat holder. I would love to feature you in an upcoming newsletter! Or, tag me on social media with #craftwithbeth. I can't wait to see what tag topper treat holders you create!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

May Good Things Grow Center Stair Card

Spring weather and spring flowers have been on my mind these last few days. It has been so cold and dreary here! I cannot wait until spring when the ground begins to warm, the flowers and plants are beginning to push through the dirt, and all thoughts of snow are a distant memory. Today's card is a springtime center stair fun fold card using the Dragonfly Garden stamp set.

 

The wildflower stamp is my favorite stamp in this set! I love the echinacea flowers and the little daisy-like flowers! The stamp reminds me of a sketch you would see in a natural field notebook or from a botanist. 

 

Dragonfly Garden Center Stair Card Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Card Base	Old Olive Cardstock	8-1/2” x 5-1/2”; see template for scoring guide
Center Panel Mat	Basic White Cardstock	4” x 2-3/4”
Dragonfly	Old Olive Cardstock	1” x 1”
Inside Mat	Very Vanilla Cardstock	3” x 5-1/4”

 

 

There are many ways to arrange the front of this fun fold. I chose the center panel as the focal point and made the center panel layer extend down the card front in order to highlight the long wildflower image. You could also cut cardstock layers for the sides and for the bottom instead of stamping them.

 

 

Here is a view of the center stair card from the side. The stair shape is easier to see from this angle. This card stands up on its own very well, making this fun fold a great display card option! I can see this fun fold would make a great get well card, birthday, or Christmas card to display by the bedside, on a table, or on a mantel!

 

 

On the inside of the card, I repeated the wildflower image, leaving plenty of room to write a sweet message of encouragement to a loved one!

 

 

On the close up of the inside of the card, you can see the soft texture that the watercolor pencils bring to this delicate wildflower image!  

 Check out the step-by-step video tutorial below!

 

I hope you give this sweet wildflower center stair card a try! I would love to see what you create! Email me a photo of your center stair card, and I may feature your project in my next newsletter!

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

Dragonfly Garden Center Stair Card Supply List
Stamps	#156224 Dragonfly Garden Bundle #154411 Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set
Paper	#159276 Basic White Cardstock #100702 Old Olive Cardstock
Ink	#132708 Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad #147090 Old Olive ink pad
Embellishments	#144219 Pearls Basic Jewels
Tools	#152392 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #103579 Paper Snips Adhesive Clear Acrylic Blocks #154240 Dragonflies Punch #141709 Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1 #149014 Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2