Splendid Thoughts

Posted on July 4, 2022 by sharon

On my Facebook Live last Friday I shared the Splendid Thoughts stamp set and created 5 cards using the stamp set. I created a couple over basic cards to start with and then stepped them up.

I was really happy with how they turned out and you can watch the quick video below where I have sped up the card making. You can also watch the extended version here.

I show you the masking technique in a couple of the cards and this is a technique that I love using. It really is a fun way to create a card. Show me your projects that you’ve made using the masking technique.

Splendid Thoughts stamp set is in the July to December Mini Catalogue and you are just going to love love love this stamp set. All of the products that I used in the video is listed below. You can purchase all of these products from me at my online store.

Product List

159668 $41.00	155670 $14.00	147101 $14.00	155778 $14.00
155576 $14.00	132708 $10.50	149653 $218.00	110755 $7.00
103579 $19.25	152392 $44.00	152813 $14.00	155575 $16.25
124392 $16.25	155669 $16.25	159228 $18.00	159230 $15.25

Daffodil Daydream by Stampin’ Up!

Posted on April 20, 2022 by sharon

The Project I’m sharing with you today is using the stamp set Daffodil Daydream by Stampin’ Up! I created this card because of a colour challenge at a Stamp Camp back in February. The colours I needed to use was Shaded Spruce, Melon Mambo & Crumb Cake.

I chose to use the stamp set Daffodil Daydream by Stampin’ Up! and used my blends to colour in the daffodils. Not the traditional colour but I love the cards.

At the stamp camp I decided to record a number of the cards that I made including some shoeboxes and I’ll continue to share these with you over the coming weeks. You can see some I’ve already shared here.

Don’t forget there is still the Last Chance Products list still on so you can grab yourself a bargain before all the products are gone for good.

Product List

157786 $41.00	147006 $15.25	147088 $13.00	154903 $15.50
121685 $15.25	147116 $13.00	154882 $15.50	119980 $15.25
147051 $13.00	153112 $15.50	153585 $63.00

Bouquet of Hope by Paper Pumpkin

Posted on April 28, 2021 by sharon

The Bouquet of Hope is a kit by Paper Pumpkin. What is Paper Pumpkin? Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription service that offers a unique variety of paper projects for crafters of any skill level to enjoy! These all-inclusive craft kits encourage Stampin’ Up! customers to explore their creativity, try new techniques, and discover their potential in papercrafting. For now, Paper Pumpkin is only available as a subscription in North America.

But, every now and then, we like to offer a Paper Pumpkin kit in all our markets.

The Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit provides a way to offer comfort, care, and condolences to those enduring life’s challenges. With beautiful blooms and supportive sentiments, this kind-hearted kit will allow you to soothe others’ sorrow and share your sympathy in a heartfelt, handmade way!

You can create nine comforting cards, three each of three designs, plus coordinating envelopes, with the kit’s components. The versatile stamp set, included in the kit, can be used to uplift loved ones during trying times.

And, if you snagged a stack of Flower & Field Designer Series Paper during Sale-A-Bration, you can combine it with the kit’s extra elements and then enjoy even more coordinated cardmaking!

April Stampers Anonymous Team BlogHop #29

Posted on April 14, 2021 by sharon

Welcome to the April Stampers Anonymous Team BlogHop #29. You may have joined me from Kylie’s Blog or you may have started here. This month’s Blog Hop is to create a Fancy Fold card. This month I wanted to create a card that had a number of elements within the card and so I went for a little search on the interwebs and stumbled across this one from Simply Simple Stamping. I like that there are a number of elements to this fancy fold card. And generally with a fancy fold card there is a limited amount of space to write your message and have it not be seen before you open it. However, with the extra panel there is a lot of space to write.

Don’t you think the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper is absolutely stunninng? I knew I had to use these papers as I just love the colours. What paper would you choose if you were to make this card?

Here is a view from the top of the card so you can see all the different folds within the card.

Continue along our Blog hop by clicking on any of the links below or by clicking on the “Previous” to be taken to Kylie’s Blog or “Next” to be taken to Elizabeth’s Blog.

Nikki
Kylie
Sharon – You are here
Elizabeth
Olivia

Product List

Forever Fern Bundle (English) [154094] $94.50	Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English) [152559] $42.00	Forever Greenery Suite Collection (English) [154143] $183.25	Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper [152492] $20.00
Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock [133683] $15.25	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $13.00	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290] $15.25	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $13.00
Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00	Simply Scored [122334] $50.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $14.00	Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $9.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00

March Stampers Anonymous Team BlogHop #28

Posted on March 14, 2021 by sharon

Welcome to the March Stampers Anonymous Team BlogHop #28. You may have joined me from Elizabeth’s Blog or you may have started here. This month’s Blog Hop is to a colour challenge. Colour challenges can be fun and not so fun, if you know what I mean. But I do like these colours together and I knew which stamp set I wanted to use straight away.

I wanted to use products from the January to June Mini Catalogue and I like the Fine Art Floral Suite. And with so many great products that are still available, you’ll want to get your hands on these products now.

I had some inspiration for this card from one I recieved this past week from our Demonstrator Development Manager, Clare. Her card is gorgeous and had an embossed frame and I wanted to incorporate that into my card.
However, I felt the white in the background was a bit stark for me so I chose one of colours to be a background layer. Then I chose the coordinating Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder from the Art Gallery Suite. I applied some ink to the folder and then ran it through
the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to add some depth to the embossed image.

You can continue to hop along with the March Stampers Anonymous Team Blog Hop #28 by clicking on any of the links below. Even though we may be small in number but I know the creativity in this group will be huge!

Nikki
Kylie
Elizabeth
Sharon – You are here

Product List

Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set [154421] $38.00	Art Gallery Bundle [156227] $87.25	Floral Gallery Dies [154316] $59.00	Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder [154317] $15.75
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $13.00	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $15.25	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $13.00	Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry [131288] $15.25
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $13.00	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290] $15.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $17.50	Stampin' Seal [152813] $14.00	Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $9.50
Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $21.00	Fine Art Floral Suite Collection [155982] $178.00

Berry Delightful Stamp a Stack

Posted on January 21, 2021 by sharon

Today I wish to share with you a lovely set of cards using the Berry Delightful patterned paper as my first Stamp a stack class for the year.

Last night I was having a crafting session with some of my team and I was inspired by my upline Marelle and her gorgeous cards from a couple of years ago which you can see here.

I wanted to use something current for my upcoming class on the 11th & 12th February and so I chose the Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper with the coordinating Berry Blessings stamp set which you can earn for FREE with a $180 purchase till the end of Febuary during Sale-a-bration. Using some coordinating colours from the patterned paper I used Blackberry Bliss, Poppy Parade, Pacific Point & Granny Apple Green. Cutting out some of the images to go beside the sentiment and then stamping the other images and fussy cutting them out. This is a lovely fancy fold card and I’d love for you to join me at one of my classes in February.

You can see some more of the wonderful papers that you can earn for free with a $90 purchase during Sale-a-bration here.

Product List

Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $15.25	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $13.00
Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $15.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $13.00	Pacific Point A4 Card Stock [116202] $15.25	Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [147098] $13.00
Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock [133682] $15.25	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $13.00	Berry Blessings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155276] $30.00	Berry Blessings Bundle (English) [157613] $0.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $14.00	Story Label Punch [150076] $31.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00

Dragonfly Garden Stamp set

Posted on January 17, 2021 by sharon

The Dragonfly Garden stamp set is found in the Dandy Garden Suite and is so lovely that you will get so much inspiration from it and will want to snap it up in no time. I have used the Dragonfly Garden Bundle of the stamp set and punch and also used the Dandy Garden 6×6 DSP. These were designed by the Stampin’ Up! team and I enjoyed making these cards. Using all the same products and sized card stock pieces for each card. We’ve just flipped the layout. On these cards we have also used the Mossy Meadow Braided Trim and used the Mini Glue Dots to keep the bow or not affixed to the card. You can see another set of cards from my other post and this post.

Product List

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $14.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate [131291] $15.25	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock [133682] $15.25
Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set [154411] $40.00	Dragonfly Garden Bundle (English) [156224] $63.75	Mossy Meadow 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim [154298] $12.25	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $13.00
Dandy Garden 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [154297] $20.00	Dandy Garden Suite Collection (English) [155981] $253.00	Dragonflies Punch [154240] $31.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $14.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $9.50