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Stampin’ Up Vertical Greetings- So Simple!

March 8, 2019

Happy Friday, friends! Hoping you all have a great weekend ahead…

I have had the Stampin’ Up Vertical Greetings forever…
and just inked it up! Maybe I was waiting for the Stamparatus?
Let me tell you, it made stamping the topiaries in a straight line so easy with the Hinge Stamping Technique!

I just lined up the topiary on the horizontal and hinge stamped three of them and then flipped my card upright.
Actually, I could have done it vertically (as the stamp name says, lol) and just pulled the acrylic plate from the top, too!
I also had the sentiment lined up on another plate so it was straight when it stamped on the panel:)

You can choose from three different potted plants and 6 versatile sentiments in the set…so fun!

Thanks for buzzing by, friends…

Product List

Vertical Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141876] $19.00	Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101650] $9.75	Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119684] $8.50
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad [147085] $7.50	Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102584] $8.50	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [147089] $7.50	Linen Thread [104199] $5.00

Stampin’ Up Sweetest Thing with Rectangle Stitched Dies

March 4, 2019

Happy Monday Morning, sweet friends!

Ever since the Stampin’ Up Rectangle Stitched Dies came out, I have wanted to layer a bunch of them…
and I did…8 to be exact! Of course, you know I die cut each one out of another one:)

I decided to share it with the Global Design Project Theme Challenge # 179

using the Stampin’ Up Sweetest Thing Bundle.

I love all the candy pieces in the Stampin’ Up Sweetest Thing Photopolymer stamp set…
it is a super SWEET set…so glad I got it. I can see it getting used a lot!

Thanks for buzzing by, friends…

Product List

Sweetest Thing Photopolymer Bundle [150568] $45.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146987] $8.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad [147099] $7.50
Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115320] $8.50	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] $7.50	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146990] $8.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $7.50
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131197] $8.50	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad [147096] $7.50	Bermuda Bay Baker’s Twine [134575] $3.00	Glitter Enamel Dots [144200] $7.00

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Stampin’ Up Tea Together with Tea Time Framelits

February 15, 2019

Time to relax with some tea after an emotional day. I am at my bestie’s house in my hometown, what a comforting place to be after my grandfather’s funeral today. And what a celebration of his life it was…complete with a 21 gun salute outside to honor his service in WW II.
The sermon fit perfectly- “The Measure of a Man”. The minister’s points reflected how the measurement of a man is seen in those he touched.

So, as I sit in refection, waiting for the teapot to whistle
(yes, she always uses a teapot with a whistler while I do my boring hot water machine) …
I thought I would show you a card I made using the Stampin’ Up Tea Together Stamp Set with the Sale-a-Bration Tea Time Framelits.

Oh, how I love that Lace Embossing Folder. I actually used the debossed side of the folder.
I love that both sides are equally stunning!

You can get the Tea Time Framelits FREE with a $100 purchase during Sale-a-Bration.

Thanks for buzzing by, friends…

Product List

Tea Together Cling Stamp Set [148779] $22.00	Tea Time Framelits Dies [149697] $0.00	Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148530] $10.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101650] $9.75
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133675] $8.50	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad [147092] $7.50	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133676] $8.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $7.50
Crushed Curry 3/8″ Mini Chevron Ribbon [144197] $7.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00

Stampin’ Up Meant to Be Drapery/Curtain Fold Video Tutorial

February 12, 2019

Here is a pretty, pretty card made using the Drapery/Curtain Fold technique and the Stampin’ Up Meant to Be Bundle.
I say pretty not to toot my own horn but to give Stampin’ Up the kudos for making such a gorgeous Designer Series Paper and Bundle!

How about a video?

Measurements:
Flirty Flamingo Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ on 11″ side
All my Love Lovely Lipstick Ribbon: 1/2″ x 4″
Whisper White inside: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Soft Seafoam Panel: 4″ x 5-1/4″
All my Love DSP: 3″ x 11″ scored at 1-1/2, 2, 3, 3-1/2, 4-1/2, 5, 6, 6-1/2, 7-1/2, 8, 9, and 9-1/2 inches
3″ Squares for big heart, scraps for small heart

Thanks for buzzing by, friends…

Product List

Meant To Be Cling Bundle [150587] $53.00	Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146335] $9.00	All My Love 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148576] $11.00	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141416] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146988] $8.50	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pad [147140] $7.50	All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack [148584] $9.00
Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00

Stampin’ Up Forever Lovely Gift Ensemble Video Tutorial

February 5, 2019

I have a treat for you today that you can treat someone with for Valentine’s Day, a Birthday, or a Just Because…

And here is a video to show you how to make the trio of projects!

Please note: Use a strong adhesive when adhering the sides of the bag together and with the trim around the top that goes over the handles.
I found my Snail did not adhere it strong enough after my video was done!!

The gift is a pizza box filled with a treat:

I filled this one with an EOS hand lotion.

I made a bag in a box to hold the pizza box with the gift.

A matching card slips into the bag easily.

Actually, the bag in a box is perfect for gifting a set of cards.
You can tuck at least 3 cards with envelopes, maybe even five, in a landscape position perfectly.

Thanks for buzzing by…

Measurements:
Pizza Box:
Outer square 3-1/4″, Inner square 3″, Die cut square 2-3/4″ and trimmed on edges
Bag in a box:
Box on bottom 3-1/2″ x 8″ scored in 1″ on all four sides and made into a box
DSP: (2) 4″ x 8-1/2″, Handles (2) 1/2″ x 9″ and Trim( 2) 1/2″ x 11″
Card:
Base: 4-1/4″ x 11 scored at 5-1/2″
DSP 3-1/2″ x 4″
White die cut panel on front: 4″ x 5-1/2″, Inside 4″ x 5-1/4″
Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon in Whisper White: (3) 2 ft pieces

Product List

Forever Lovely Photopolymer Bundle [150580] $47.50	Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	All My Love 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148576] $11.00
Mini Pizza Boxes [144645] $6.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141416] $8.50
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147052] $7.50	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146988] $8.50	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin’ Pad [147102] $7.50	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00
Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912] $7.50