Retired from Stampin' Up!®

 Hello readers,

Please note:  I have retired from Stampin' Up!® - I am no longer an Independent Demonstrator.  It's been a great run!  Thank you for the years of interest & support.  Keep crafting!!

Here are some of my favorite Demonstrators & their sites.  Please check them out.

• Meg Loven,     Lovenstamps.com
• Amy Koenders,    Stampwithamyk.com
• Thecraftycarrotco.com
• Patty Bennett,    Pattystamps.com

Coming soon, the Last Chance Sale!!

 

November 21, 2023 - January 3, 2024

Shop the sale starting on November 21 and get great discounts on the products from the Sept-Dec Holiday Mini Catalog.

To see the list of products, click the "60 % off" image in the panel to the right.

Not all products are discounted, but many are.  Plan your list, then shop early, as products sell out fast.  The final deadline to order is January 3, 2024 11:59 p.m. (MT)/10:59 p.m. (PT).

SEASONAL SALE coming November 14-16!!

 

Save on many products during this 3-day sale!! 

Details:

Sales Period: 14–16 November 2023

Ordering Deadlines

Online: 16 November 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT) / 10:59 p.m. (PT)

• 10% off ribbons and trims.
• 15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.
• 20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.
• Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available. This is a limited time offer.
• Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.
• Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. We will do everything we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.

Please note: Some items may sell out due to high demand. The discount will automatically be applied to qualifying items that are in stock. Per our updated policy, backorders are not available. 

Stampin' Up!® Reach for the Stars

 Welcome!  I have a couple of cards to share that are...ok, I'm going to say it...out of this world fun!!  I'm using the Star Gazing Collection of products. (pp. 86-87 in the Annual Catalog.)  The Collection includes the Reach for the Stars Bundle (stamps+dies), Stargazing 12"x12" DSP, and Holographic Specialty Paper.

Reach for the Stars fun-fold card.

Reach for the Stars swing card

Once you start using these beautiful papers and fun images you won't stop creating.  The dies, alone, are fabulous.  Along with dies to cut the astronaut & space shuttle images, the set includes 6 nested circle dies which coordinate with many of the colorful planets in the Designer Series Paper.  It's wonderful having so many different sizes of circle dies, all in one set!  Use them on so many of your projects.

 The Collection also has the Holographic Trio 12" x 12" Specialty Paper.  Beautiful!  I used it on both my cards. 

I layered the holographic paper behind the astronaut...note the bluish-purple "glow"; then a layer of basic black card stock behind the holographic die-cut piece.

Holographic paper die-cut astronaut behind the stamped & die-cut astronaut

Doesn't that paper just add a special dimension?  I know it's difficult to appreciate the full impact in a picture...in person it really is something!  Hmmm, might be fun to use on some holiday cards, too...

If you'd like to shop my online store, click HERE or at the top of the blog.

October Host code is 6PTKJZTU.  Apply the code at checkout when your purchase totals $50-$150 (before tax & shipping fees) & receive a thank you card & small gift from me.  But don't apply if your total is $150 and over; instead you'll have earned stampin' rewards to spend on product in any current catalog.

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Stay up-to-date on all the news from Stampin' Up!, including sales, promotions, new product releases, and more:  sign up for my Newsletter at the top of the blog.

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World Card Making Day 2023 is coming on Saturday, October 7.  Spend a few hours crafting virtually with stampers all over the globe.  REGISTER now.  It's a free event, Saturday Oct. 7,  2:00-5:00 pm (MT).

Download the instructional PDF for the projects' measurements in the top right-hand panel of this blog.

Thanks for stopping by today...let me know if you have any questions of if I can help with your crafting needs.

Take care,  Julie❤

Stampin' Up!® 2023 Sept-Dec Mini: Sneak Peak Fall Card

 

This fun-fold card was inspired by Patty Bennett.  I showed a winter version with the Beary Cute stamp set in my previous post.  Here I have a fall version to share with you. 

 I've used several products that will be available starting Sept. 6, from the 2023 Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, (also known as the Holiday Catalog).

Products from the upcoming Mini are:

• Rustic Crate Bundle - stamps + dies
• Autumn Leaves Bundle - stamps + dies

I also used these products from the current Annual Catalog, available now: 

• Let's Go Fishing 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• Stylish Shapes Dies 
• Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins
• Stampin' Blends:  old olive, lemon twist, daffodil delight, pumpkin pie, crumb cake.
• Very Vanilla card stock, Pecan Pie card stock, Pumpkin Pie card stock
• Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Card measurements & details:

Cut a piece of  8 1/2" x 11" very vanilla cardstock in half, giving 2 pieces,  each 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".

• Score one half at 4 1/4"
• Score the 2nd one at 2 1/8" and at 4 1/4".

Now glue the two together so that the 2nd half's smaller folded panel is on the right.

 

Cut 2 pieces of DSP and adhere to front of card & to the small flap:

• 4" x 5 1/4" - glue to card front
• 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" - glue to flap

Using a circle die from Stylish Shapes Dies, cut a circle out on the card front, cutting through the DSP and the card stock; save this cut-out piece.

Stamp image from the Rustic Crate stamp set using Pecan Pie ink onto very vanilla card stock.  Die cut it using Rustic Crate dies.

Color using various Stampin' Blends.  (or use Watercolor pencils if you prefer.)

Once you've finished coloring the image, glue the image-piece onto the previously circle-cut out, on the vanilla side.

Now carefully glue the circle w/ the image onto small flap, first assuring that it will show through the circle "window" on the card front.  Also, be carful to just apply glue/adhesive where the circle will touch just the flap.

For the sentiment piece:

Die-cut the "hello" using the Rustic Crate Dies and Pecan Pie card stock.

Die-cut leaves using the Autumn Leaves dies and Pumpkin Pie card stock

Die-cut a label using the Stylish Shapes Dies and Vanilla card stock.  To this, glue the "hello."

Using Stampin' Dimensionals, adhere the sentiment piece to card front.

Add sequins or other embellishments of your choice; I used the Neutrals Adhesive-backed sequins.

Inside:

Cut very vanilla card stock 3 3/4" x 5"; add a strip of the DSP; add a die-cut leaf.

Optional:  you can stamp a greeting, or leave blank for a handwritten message.

There you have it!  I hope you will give this card a try.  

To shop in my online store, click HERE.

September Host Code is FV6QACDK

Use this host code at checkout when your purchase totals under $150 (before taxes & shipping fees), and I'll send a thank-you card & gift for shopping with me.  Don't use the code for purchases totally $150+.  Instead, you will use your earned rewards towards additional product available in any current Catalog.

Keep up-to-date with Stampin' Up! news, sales, product releases and more....sign up for my Newsletter at the top of this blog.  

If you have any questions, or if I can help in any way with your crafting projects, please don't hesitate to reach out.  If you don't already work with a SU Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours!

Till the next time, take care.   JULIE ❤

Stampin' Up!® 2023 Sept-Dec Mini Catalog preview

Coming September 6!

It's almost here!!  Customers can begin ordering products from the 2023 Sept-Dec Mini Catalog September 6.  I'm calling this the Holiday Mini....it's full of so many beautiful, whimsical, and classical Holiday products.  As well as lots of elements you'll use to craft all year long.   I know you're going to love it.

Starting SEPT 6:  I will have the digital version of the Catalog here on my blog in the panel to the right.  You will be able to download & flip through the pages to your heart's content.  

How about a sneak peak at one of the Suites from the upcoming Mini?

Beary Christmas Suite is going you have you smiling the entire time you craft.  So cute!!  The Suite includes the Beary Cute Bundle (a stamp set + punch.  Yes, don't you love punches?!)  It also has 12"x12" Beary Christmas DSP, embellishments, a ribbon pack and Memories & More Card Pack, and Memories & More Cards & Envelopes.  Purchase the entire Suite with one Item #, or select just parts of the suite, as you like.  It is on pages 22-23 of the Mini Catalog; check it out starting Sept. 6.  Colors in the Suite are Real Red, Old Olive, Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy.

Let me show you the card I made using this Suite.  The fun-fold layout was inspired by Patty Bennett.

The card unfolds as below:

 ...and fully opened:

I'll have all the details & another example of the layout coming up soon.  Basically, the card is created by cutting a piece of card stock in half, scoring one half at 4 1/4" and scoring the 2nd half at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4"; then, after adding DSP & die-cutting the circle on the card front, gluing the two pieces together.  Punch a bear, adhere to the previously die-cut circle, and adhere this to the small flap, making sure the bear-circle is centered through the "window."

  See below for a view from the top.

Don't you love that cute bear & his warm sweater?  The punch coordinates directly with some bear images in the DSP, making this fast & easy:  just punch, adhere & go!

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Also coming on Sept. 6:  Special release of new Designer Series Specialty Papers.  

These will be in the Online Store under Online Exclusives.  You will only see them there.  They are beautiful papers with foil-accented patterns, vintage Christmas images, adhesive-backed glitter paper (I think this is a SU first!), and more.  NOTE:  these papers will only be available while supplies last.  So starting Sept 6, visit my online store, click Menu, then click on Online Exclusives to take a look & order your favorites early!   Shop Here.

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Coming Oct. 7 - World Card Making Day 2023

Stampin' Up! will have a stamp-along virtual event that everyone can attend.  Get together with your friends & family and stamp with other crafters worldwide.  More info, including how to register, coming soon!

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If you'd like to stay up-to-date with all the Stampin' Up! news, including new product releases, sales, special events and more, sign up to my Newsletter at the top of this blog.  

If you don't already work with a SU Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours.  Let me know if I can help in any way with your crafting needs.

I'll have more news coming very soon.  Please stop by again.  Thank you!

Take care,  JULIE ❤

Stampin' Up!® Kits Collection SALE

 Kits Collection is on SALE - during August - up to 30 % off

Kits are so fun to use.  Perfect if you're new to stamping, or for the busy crafter, or to take on the go & share with friends and family.

Shop the Kits Collection HERE.

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NEWEST KIT added:  Festive Tags Kit

Start getting ready for Christmas!!  I know, we have a few months before Christmas.  But the newest Kit is all about tags.  This month the kit is on sale, so what a perfect time to get it, and have it on hand for the Holidays!  See the kit & contents HERE.

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August HOST CODE:  MRHHKUAQ

Use the code when your purchase totals under $150 (before tax & shipping fees), and get a card and thank-you gift from me for shopping my online store.  Don't use the code if your total is $150+.  Instead you will choose reward products from any current Catalog.  Shop HERE.

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If you don't already have a Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours.  Let me know if I can help in any way with your crafting needs.

Stay up to date with all the Stampin' Up! news, including sales, new product releases, and more: sign up for my Newsletter at the top of this blog.

Thanks for stopping by today....until next time, Happy Crafting!!!    JULIE❤