April Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #65

Welcome to our April Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #65. You may have joined me from Nikki’s page or you may be starting right here with me. Either way, welcome to our blog hop for this month. I hope this hop inspires you to get into your craft room and get creating.

This months challenge is a colour challenge. Colour challenges are soo much easier than some of the other challenges we have. The colours are chosen for us and if the colours go well together it makes creating quite easy.

This month I chose a stamp set that is retiring, the Color & Contour stamp set is reduced down to $22.20 so is a great bargain. The colours were quite easy to incorporate into my card.

My take on the Colour Challenge

Keep hopping along our blog hop and check out Melissa next on your journey. You can click on her name or click on the “Next Blog” image.

Nikki
Sharon – You are here
Melissa
Elizabeth
Marelle

Product List
Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp Set
$37.00
Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock
$17.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock
$15.75
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$18.50
Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Stampin' Seal
$14.00

Bittersweet to Say Goodbye

It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to a Stampin’ Up! catalogue, but we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too!

The January–April 2023 Mini Catalogue and the 2022–2023 Annual Catalogue will be retiring soon.

With every retiring catalogue comes a spectacular sale: the Last Chance Products promotion! With this sale, you can stock up on your favourite products before they’re gone for good. Save up to 60% on essential craft supplies starting 4 April! For more details and information, visit my online store or check out some of the items that will be retiring below.

Product List
Evening Evergreen Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad
Evening Evergreen A4 Cardstock
Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon
Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Succulent A4 Cardstock
Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Pale Papaya 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon
Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad
Pale Papaya A4 Cardstock
Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon
Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
Polished Pink A4 Cardstock
2021–2023 In Color Classic Stampin' Pad
2021–2023 In Color A4 Cardstock
2021–2023 In Color 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock Pack
2021–2023 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
2021–2023 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
2021 2023 In Color Opal Rounds
Loose Flower Flourishes
Fine Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Paper Pack
Love Treats Kit (English)
Pale Papaya 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Faux Velvet Trim
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
So Saffron A4 Card Stock
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad
So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Soft Suede A4 Card Stock
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Pacific Point A4 Card Stock
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad
Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad
Merry Merlot A4 Cardstock
Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock
Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad
Mango Melody A4 Cardstock
Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Flowering Rain Boots

Every Friday I do a Facebook Live on my business Facebook Page. Today was no exception and I chose to Showcase the Flowering Rain Boots Stamp Set and coordinating Rain Boots Dies.

Both of the these are on the Last Chance Product list till the end of June 2022. I had a bit of a search online to see what others had created and took inspiration from a few projects and came up with these 4 cards. The current 2022-2024 In Colors are really my favourite inks to use right now and I chose to use them in these projects with the Flowering Rain Boots stamps.

I created 4 cards and have stepped up each card as I went. Simple cards are a favourite because it means you can create them at home with minimal supplies. My first and second cards are very simple. The last two cards have used the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to cut out elements and to emboss the background.

Cards

I have created two videos this week. The first one is my Friday Facebook Live where I chat through what I am creating. The second video is a short sped up version of the video. I recorded the short one simultaneously via my phone so I could edit it quickly.

Which version of video do you prefer to watch?

Videos – Long and Short

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$19.25

May Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #42

Welcome to our May Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #42. You may have joined me from Marelle’s Blog or are you starting right here? Either way, welcome. There are 7 of us hopping along this month so you’re in for a great hop.

This months Blog Hop is a colour challenge and this challenge really got me. The new In Colors are absolutely stunning and I love love love them. However, mixing one of the colours with Petal Pink & Soft Sea Foam really was a challenge for me. I chose to use the Bottled Happiness stamp set for my card, and I love this stamp set and has a lot of versatility.

Using the Tea Boutique cards and envelopes as my card base has helped to make my creativity easier on this challenge. Adding in some Gray Granite card as a frame under the stamped image to lift the layer. I used the two greens as the bottle and really happy with how it turned out adding the parakeet party as the shading on the bottle.

My Card

Will you try your hand at our May Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #42 challenge and see how you go? If you do, I’d love to see your project.

You can continue to hop along with us at the links below or by clicking on the “Next” link to go to Elizabeth’s page. If you get lost you can come back here and click on the next link to keep you going.

  1. Nikki
  2. Kylie
  3. Melissa
  4. Marelle
  5. Sharon – You are here
  6. Elizabeth
  7. Meighan
Product List
Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad
$14.00
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
$14.00
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad
$14.00
Bottled Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$41.00
Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes
$17.50
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$18.00
Gray Granite A4 Cardstock
$16.25
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
$13.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$7.50
Stampin' Seal
$14.00
Clear Block D
$15.75
Clear Block C
$13.25
Paper Trimmer
$44.00

2022-2024 In Color Products by Stampin’ Up!

The new 2022-2024 In Color Products by Stampin’ Up! are here! Get to know our new In Colors with products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue.

Stampin’ Up! have created a video showcasing all the new In Colors.

I have added some of the gorgeous products below. I just know that you will absolutely love these colours. And if you do love these as much as me, then you may want to consider purchasing the starter kit and you’ll get an additional $116.50 FREE of 2022–2024 In Color products which include In Color Grid Paper, In Color Ink Pad Collection, In Color A4 Cardstock, and In Color 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper Assortments.

Product List
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad
$14.00
Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$15.75
Sweet Sorbet A4 Cardstock
$16.25
Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon
$15.75
2022–2024 In Color™ Glimmer Tumbler Sweet Sorbet
$30.00
Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad
$14.00
Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$15.75
Parakeet Party A4 Cardstock
$16.25
Parakeet Party 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon
$15.75
2022–2024 In Color™ Glimmer Tumbler Parakeet Party
$30.00
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
$14.00
Starry Sky Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$15.75
Starry Sky A4 Cardstock
$16.25
Starry Sky 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon
$15.75
2022–2024 In Color™ Glimmer Tumbler Starry Sky
$30.00
Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad
$14.00
Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$15.75
Tahitian Tide A4 Cardstock
$16.25
Tahitian Tide 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon
$15.75
2022–2024 In Color™ Glimmer Tumbler Tahitian Tide
$30.00
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
$14.00
Orchid Oasis Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$15.75
Orchid Oasis A4 Cardstock
$16.25
Orchid Oasis 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Woven Metallic Ribbon
$15.75
2022–2024 In Color™ Glimmer Tumbler Orchid Oasis
$30.00
Stampin’ Write Marker In Color 2022–2024
$26.25
2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots
$14.00
2022–2024 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper
$21.00
2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
$27.00
2022 2024 In Color Grid Paper
$15.75

November Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #36

Welcome to the November Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #36. This month’s blog hop is a layout challenge. You may have arrived here from Melissa’s Blog or you may have started here. You will be able to continue to the blog hop by clicking on any of the links below or by clicking on the Next button which will take you to the next blog.

This week has been a fairly busy week. I had my ProCRAFTinators Retreat last weekend and this weekend I have had Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage@Home event. So I really had very limited time to get the creative juices flowing. Having the challenge be a Layout meant I didn’t need to think of a design but did need to choose some products to use. I went with the early release Eden’s Garden Suite. This includes the Stamps and Dies and the limited release products of the cotton paper, designer series paper and the gems. If you love these papers and gems as much as I do, then you will want to get your hands on them quick smart as these are only while supplies last.

My card came together really quickly while I was in a break from OnStage@Home. I wanted to show off this suite and have a good play with it as I haven’t had too much time to just create for the sake of creating. On the white piece I have used my paper snips to rough up the edges around and repeated this process for the evening evergreen layer. To finish off the card I have use the gorgeous Garden Gems to help bring out the gold foil that is on the DSP.

My Card Design

In the first image below you can see the texture I created using the cotton paper where I using liquid glue and scrunch up the cotton paper and then layer onto the card front to get the crinkle look. The second image you can see that I have stamped the insert inside the card. I have also layered the white onto a piece of Evening Evergreen card stock to add extra details. On the envelope I have used the Designer Series Paper to decorate the back flap and I have stamped on the front as well.

Do you want to get your hands on all of these products before they are gone? Then click on this link to add as many of these products to your cart right now and place your order!

  1. Nikki
  2. Melissa
  3. Sharon – You are Here
  4. Elizabeth
  5. Kylie
Product List
Eden Dies
[157831]
$61.00
Garden Gems
[159277]
$12.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$17.00

August Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #33

Welcome to the August Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #33. You may have joined me from Elizabeth’s Blog or you may have started here. This month’s Blog Hop is a colour challenge. Initially I didn’t have any idea what I was going to create but after playing with a Sale-a-bration stamp set today, the card came together really quickly. The new Sale-a-bration Stamp set “Textures & Frames” which you can earn for FREE with a $90 purchase. I paired this set with the “Enjoy the Moment” stamp set from the Annual Catalogue.

We needed to use 3 of the new In Colors from the Annual Catalogue, Pale Papaya, Soft Succulent & Evening Evergreen. I chose to use the Tuxedo Black ink for the seed pod. Layering it onto a piece of Evening Evergreen and then onto a piece of Whisper White Thick card stock.

You can continue on the August Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #33 by clicking on any of the links below. Marelle is the next stop along the way. If you get lost along the way just come back here and click on any of the other links.

  1. Nikki
  2. Melissa
  3. Kylie
  4. Elizabeth
  5. Sharon – You are here
  6. Marelle
Product List