June 10, 2019...12 FOR MONDAY.....CHECK THEM OUT!!!

TWELVE BEAUTIFUL NEW SUITES!! Something really exciting about this new catalog is the release of new product suites!!    Stampin' Up! has released TWELVE amazing new suites for us to choose from!!  There are so many gorgeous ones check them out and see which are your favorites! Stampin' Up! have also done something else amazing, and made ordering these suites super easy!  You can actually now order the WHOLE suite in one simple click or one item code! No need to enter separate item codes for each coordinating product. How cool is that? Check out the images and samples below.  I have also included a list of everything the suite includes and the code to order. In the Magnolia Lane Suite you receive: *Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set *Magnolia Memory Dies *Magnolia 3D Embossing Folder *Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper *Magnolia Lane Large Speciality Memories & More Cards & Envelopes *Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack *Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack *Magnolia Lane Cork Embellishments *Stampin' Blends Combo Pack You can order this suite using the item code '152178' In the Garden Lane Suite you receive: *Verdant Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set *Garden Lane Designer Series Paper You can order this suite using the item code '152450' In the Bird Ballad Suite you receive: *Free as a Bird Cling Stamp Set *Stitched Nested Label Dies *Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper *Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin *Very Vanilla 3/8'' Scalloped Lace Trim *Bird Ballad Trinkets You can order this suite using the item code '152190' In the Noble Peacock Suite you receive: *Royal Peacock Photopolymer Stamp Set *Detailed Peacock Dies *Beads & Baubles Embossing Folder *Noble Peacock Speciality Designer Series Paper *Noble Peacock Foil Sheets *Old Olive/Pretty Peacock 3/8'' Reversible Ribbon *Noble Peacock Rhinestones You can order this suite using the item code '152187' In the Come Sail Away Suite you receive: *Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set *Smooth Sailing Dies *High Seas 3D Embossing Folder *Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper *Come Sail Away Memories & More Card Pack *Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker's Twine *Sail Away Trinkets You can order this suite using the item code '152175' In the Pressed Petals Suite you will receive: *Path of Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set *Petal Labels Dies *Scripty 3D Embossing Folder *Designer Elements *Pressed Petals Journal *Rococo Rose 1/2'' Gathered Ribbon *Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper *Pressed Petals Specialty Washi Tape You can order this suite using the item code '152193' In the Woven Thread Suite you will receive: *Woven Heirlooms Cling Stamp Set *Heirloom Frames Dies & 3D Embossing Folders *Woven Threads Designer Series Paper *Woven Threads Sequin Assortment *Sahara Sand 5/8'' Woven Threads Trim You can order this suite using the item code '152184' In the Mosaic Mood Suite you will receive: *Memorable Mosaic Cling Stamp Set *Timeless Label Punch *Mosaic 3D Embossing Folder *Mosaic Mood Speciality Designer Series Paper *Flower Faceted Gems *Mint Macaron 1/4'' Textile Ribbon You can order this suite using the item code '152172' In the Perennial Essence Suite you will receive: *Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set *Perennial Flower Punch *Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper *Perennial Essence 12x12 Vellum Cardstock *Petal Pink 5/8'' Organdy Striped Ribbon *Perennial Essence Floral Centres You can order this suite using the item code '152166' In the Dinoroar Suite you will receive: *Dino Days Photopolymer Stamp Set *Dino Dies *Dinoroar Designer Series Paper *3/8'' Denim Ribbon *Dinoroar Enamel Shapes You can order this suite using the item code '152194' In the Follow Your Art Suite you will receive: *It Starts With Art Cling Stamp Set *Arts & Crafts Dies *Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper *Button Button Embossing Folder *Follow Your Art Embellishment Kit *Follow Your Art Washi Tape *Mini Shipping Boxes You can order this suite using the item code '152181' In the See a Silhouette Suite you will receive: *Silhouette Scenes Cling Stamp Set *Sweet Silhouette Dies *See a Silhouette Designer Series Paper *Mini Library Clips *Crushed Curry 3/8'' Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon *Shimmer Black Stampin' Emboss Powder *Shimmer White Stampin' Emboss Powder You can order this suite using the item code '152169'

June 9, 2019...And now.....for your viewing pleasure.....

....a bunch of videos showcasing some of the AMAZING new Stampin' Up! products:

June 8, 2019...NEW Annual Catalog by Stampin' Up!

June 7, 2019...Rooted In Nature and a Quilt Top Card. . .

This is a fun card I made using the paper piecing technique.  

Basically, it is just piecing and gluing squares of dsp to a piece of cardstock forming a pattern.  

Then you cut the excess pieces off the side when you are done.  

I layered mine on different colored mats to make the colors pop. 

The greeting and leaf embellishment are from the Rooted In Nature Stamp set #148217 found on page 148 of the new Annual Catalog. The coordinating Natures Roots dies are found on page 194.

My color palette is Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White. 

An alternate thing you can do is once you get all your squares adhered you can dry emboss with the embossing folder of your choice to give it a quilted look.....or....I just thought of this one.....why not cut squares in solid cardstock assorted colors....and emboss each one with a different folder before you adhere.....that may be cool too! 

June 6, 2019...Pop of Petals. . . a double window card. . .

This is a CASE of a card I saw online that I thought was absolutely gorgeous.  I LOVE the bright colors and the simplistic clean design. 

I knew instantly, that I had to make one for myself...and the double window design was something I had never tried before.   

The stamp set I used is called Pop of Petals and is found on page 16 of the new annual catalog- item#151328.

The coordinating Four Petal Flower punch #147041 is found on page 186. 

Night of Navy, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White were the color palette.

The gingham ribbon and dsp just retired last week as well as the greeting... but any dsp and ribbon would work as well as there are TONS of greetings you could use and customize to your occasion. 

You could even make this a guy card switching out the flowers for walrus on page 82, critters on page 83, hot air balloons on page 89, boats on page 146, leaves on page 148, fish on page 150.....the possibilities are endless!  

If you try one of these cards I would love to see what you come up with!  

Here is the online card that I CASED: 

Dear Doily Pocket Fun Fold Card with Selective Inking Technique...

This is a card I taught in one of my April Technique Card Classes.  It is a pocket fun fold card and we did the selective inking technique.  

The stamp set featured on this card is the soon to retire Dear Doily set, item #148390 which has coordinating framelits and is available as a bundle #150616 from the Occasions catalog. Here is a closeup of that set:

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this set.....the greetings are spectacular and the images are absolutely beautiful and pairing with the dies takes it over the top!  Just the dies alone are worth their weight in gold....you will always be able to cut your own doilies!  

And here is a closeup of how this card opens: 

WATERCOLOR BLEACHING TECHNIQUE....

Check out this little beauty featuring the Watercolor Bleaching Technique.  

I taught this card in one of my May Technique classes.  

It features the stamp set All That You Are #148664 that is retiring in a few days. 

Here is a closeup of the images:

And here is a closeup of the stamp set: 

Check out all the retiring stamps here:  https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/products/200501/retiring-stamps

I learned this technique from fellow demonstrator Rick Atkins.

BYE BYE BLOOM BY BLOOM.....and a flip flop fold...

This fun flip flop fold card was made with the soon retiring BLOOM BY BLOOM stamp set.  

Here is a look at how it opens: 

And here is a closeup of the stamp set: 

Visit this link to see all the stamps retiring in a few days.....don't miss out!

We Will Miss You Bella and Friends....an interesting window card!

Bella and Friends item#141870 is one set that I am truly going to miss! How can you not LOVE the cute little images to color...but as of June 3 it is gone forever 😟

Here is a closeup of all the stamps in the set: 

For this card, I used the Stitched Rectangles Dies#148551 and cropped out the center.  I LOVE how the stitch marks go on each side of the cut-out. 

Here is a closeup of the stitched rectangle dies: 

Then I closed my card...put adhesive on the back of the cut-out rectangle, and then fit it back through the opening..adhering it to the inside panel.  

Now when the recipient opens the card they are opening the frame and the focal image is on the inside!  Cool huh! 

Go to this link to see all the stamps that are retiring in a few days...once they are gone....they are gone forever:
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/products/200501/retiring-stamps

Heat Embossed Images in Any Color....

 Here is a card we made in one of my May  Cardmaking Techniques classes. 

This bright and beautiful card features Lemon Lime Twist and Berry Burst. 

It features a stamped and dry embossed card base that was embellished with rhinestones. 

The focal image was stamped and heat embossed using the tutorial for this technique. 

Here is a closeup of the image:  

I learned this technique from fellow demonstrator Connie Stewart.  

Want to learn great techniques like these?  Sign up now for a technique class! 

In technique class, we make three cards featuring a different technique or fun fold,  with step by step tutorials you get to take home with you after, so you can recreate the technique at home with other colors and stamps! 

My June class is full....but I still have a couple of seats left for my July 18 or Aug 22 class. 

Rooted In Nature with Paper Quilting Technique....

Here is a card that helps you use up some of that ever growing pile of scraps, and create a really cute card at the same time.....win win! 

I taught this card in my May 2 Technique Cards class.  

And just cause the sun is shining today and you came to visit my blog you get a free tutorial!  Enjoy! 

As an afterthought....try dry embossing with a small scale embossing folder for added depth and dimension! 

Dear Doily Pocket Card. . .

Happy Monday!  Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!  

It was REALLY cold here this weekend...and we even got some snow flurries on Sunday morning...but fingers crossed the forecast is looking up! 

This is a pocket card I made for my April Technique 
class, using the Dear Doily Bundle from page 47 of the Occasions catalog.

Here is a peek with the insert open:

I used  Gorgeous Grape, Pear Pizzazz, Highland Heather and Very Vanilla card stock. 

 The lavender stems were stamped using the selective stamping technique using coordinating markers. 

The embossing folder I used was Seaside on page 223 of the Annual catalog. 

If you would like to join us for Technique Card Class check out the schedule below and contact me to reserve your seat: 

Limited Time: EVERYTHING IS ROSY PRODUCT MEDLEY.....order yours today!!!!

Here are some great samples made with these products: EVERYTHING IS ROSY PRODUCT MEDLEY $109+ shipping and tax

The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products: Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c, Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8" x 1" (7.3 x 2.5 cm) 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets Printed die cuts—2 sheets Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4" (6.4 mm) Melon Mambo 1/4" (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m) Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" (1 cm) Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m) Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. (15 ml) REMEMBER. . .  THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE MAY 1-31 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.   CONTACT ME TO ORDER YOURS TODAY....MY NEXT CLASS ORDER GOES IN TOMORROW, THURSDAY MAY 2.   ALTERNATELY YOU CAN ALWAYS PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE 24/7.