Upcoming Trip!

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In a few weeks, my husband & I will be traveling from Florida to California to visit our daughter.  Looking forward to seeing her and the home she bought about a year & a half ago.   I sent this card to Anne so she knows how excited we are to see her again!

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Stamp Set – Watercolor World, Alphabest
Ink – Sahara Sand, Tuxedo Black
Cardstock – Highland Heather, Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Basic White
Accessories – Crosshatch Embossing Folder, Best label Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Write Marker, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal

The Crosshatch Embossing Folder was included in the Online Exclusives Basics Embossing Folder Bundle.  It is currently out of stock which reinforces that you need to purchase Online Exclusives right away; they are available while supplies last although this one might be restocked if new inventory comes in.

By now you have probably heard that the Last Chance Promotions/Retired Products List will be released on March 29th.

Stampin’ Up! is planning a color refresh with the release of the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog along with price increases on some products.  Stock up on basic cardstock colors and ink pads now, along with the retiring 2021-2023 In-Colors (Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent).  Don’t forget your envelopes!

FREE Gift from me with your online order. Must use
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Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Stamping!
Deb

Waves of Inspiration

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This card showcases both sides of the DSP; the patterned paper is used for the card front so when you open the card, you see the reverse side of the paper.

Stamp Set – Waves of Inspiration
Cardstock – Coastal Cabana, Pacific Point, Basic White
Ink – Soft Suede, Pacific Point
Accessories – Waves Dies, Stampin’ Blends, Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Stamping Tip:

  • Card Base – 4-3/16″ (a little less than 4-1/4″) x 5-1/2″
  • Designer Paper is cut 5-1/2″ x 6″ and scored parallel to the short side at 1/2″ & 4-3/4″
  • Adhere the 1/2″ fold to the back of the card base
  • Fold back at 4-3/4″ to cover the card base and showcase the reverse side of the patterned paper.  I adhered a 1/2″ x 5-1/2″ of Pacific Point under the edge of the DSP

This is one of the cards we’ll be creating at my card class next week.

Do you have a favorite of the In- Colors below?  


They will be retiring soon, so please stock up on Cardstock, Ink Refills, etc.  Typically, In-Colors sell out quickly once the Retiring List of Products is posted.  Beat the rush and order now!

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Don’t miss the never-before-seen products available exclusively in our online store.  It’s a new feature of Stampin’ Up!  Check out the exclusive products available now.  They will change so if there is something that catches your eye, order it now.  Not all items will be restocked – when they are gone, they are gone!

FREE Gift from me with your online order. Must use
March Host Code – VVGV27D2 at checkout.
(If your order is more than $150 before shipping/tax, do NOT use the Host Code. Instead, choose your own Host Rewards. Plus, I will still send you a FREE GIFT!).

If you are a regular visitor to my blog, you may have noticed that I have not been posting regularly.  Unfortunately, I have been laying low again with a lower respiratory infection.  This is my second in 6 weeks and has zapped my energy once again.  Ugh!  Lots of pollen in the air from lack of rain + red tide.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Stamping!
Deb

 

 

 

Nature’s Prints with Acrylic Block Background Technique

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Here is a card we are creating at my card classes this week.  Simply elegant, don’t you agree?
Change the sentiment and it will fit a variety of occasions.


Stamp Set – Nature’s Prints
Cardstock – Basic White, Basic Black, Shimmery White
Ink – Tuxedo Black
Accessories – Stampin’ Write Markers, Acrylic Block, Stampin’ Spritzer, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Seal

Stamping Tip for creating background using an acrylic block:

  • Use Stampin’ Write markers to color on Acrylic Block C (I used Soft Sea Foam, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzaz)
  • Lightly spritz the block with water using the Stampin’ Spritzer
  • Tip the block slightly so some of the water drops run together
  • Stamp the block on your cardstock, holding block in place for a few seconds (I like to have a cushion under the cardstock – Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Annual Catalog, etc.)
  • Let cardstock dry before stamping images on top of the background (speed up drying time using the Heat Tool)
  • Try different color combinations of Stampin’ Write Markers.  Do not use Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers.  They will not work the same.

Save 10% when you purchase the Nature’s Prints stamp set & dies as a Bundle.

Don’t forget to check out the new Online Exclusives when you click on the shopping link below.

FREE Gift from me with your online order. Must use
March Host Code – VVGV27D2 at checkout.
(If your order is more than $150 before shipping/tax, do NOT use the Host Code. Instead, choose your own Host Rewards. Plus, I will still send you a FREE GIFT!).

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Stamping!
Deb