Stampin' Up!© Soar Confidently

 Hello!  Welcome to another card share here on my blog.

Today's card could be used as a graduation card, a Father's Day card, or for many other celebrations.

The stamp set is Soar Confidently, and is in the current 2021 January-June Mini Catalog.  It will be "retiring" after June 30.  The set has some wonderful vintage looking "air machines," and lends itself beautifully for creating more masculine cards.

Stamp set & Border Die I used.

I also used a product found in the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog:  the Basic Borders Dies.  This is a set of 6 dies that cut several types of borders - ziz-zag, curved, scalloped and others.  I used the one that cut a varied-scalloped edge resembling clouds.  I cut two and glued them, overlapping, at the bottom edge of the piece of DSP.  You can see them in the close-up, below.

How do you like the sky background?  I didn't stamp this - rather it is a selection of Designer Series Paper.  What could be easier?  The DSP is also in the new catalog - called Beauty of the Earth 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper.  You can purchase it separately or as part of the Beauty of the Earth Suite.

Want to shop the supplies for this card?  Click HERE.

Hostess Code for May:   YQVDTM9M

Paper measurements:

• Card base:  Misty Moonlight card stock, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", fold at 4 1/4".
• Layer of Basic Black CS:  5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• Designer Series Paper (the sky):  Beauty of the Earth DSP:  4" x 5 1/4" and another piece to cut the clouds twice, using the Basic Borders Dies.

Details:

• Die-cut the clouds twice; glue to the bottom edge of the DSP piece, overlapping the clouds.
• Use Basic Gray ink to stamp the plane image and the sentiment directly onto the DSP.
• Glue the black CS panel to the card base.
• Using Stampin' Dimensionals, adhere the image piece to the black CS panel.

Inside:

For the inside, I used a piece of Smoky Slate CS (I felt white was too stark for this card), 4" x 5 1/4".  The sentiment inside is from Inspired Thoughts stamp set, which I stamped in Basic Gray ink.  I also stamped the plane once more, but coming off the page.

There you have it.  I hope you are inspired to use this set and create a card of your own.  What do you think?

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This promotion is Stampin' Up!s celebration of the launch of the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.  But now is also the perfect time to order from the JJ Mini before it retires the end of June.  The PDFs of both these Catalogs are viewable in the right panel of this blog.  Just click the images to open the Catalogs and scroll through the pages of products.  So many beautiful new Designer Series Papers, stamp sets, dies, and more.  If you want to host a  party, let me know & I'll set you up with a Code to give all your party invitees.

If you have any questions, or if I can help in any way with your crafting projects, let me know.  If you need a Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours.

Thanks so much for stopping by, today.  I hope you'll come back soon!

Take care,         JULIE ❤

May 2021 Monthly Blog Hop

 Hi, and welcome to this month's blog hop!

Thank you for joining us for our Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators Monthly Team Blog Hop!  We are so happy that you could join us today for ideas and creative inspiration.

We are a group of Stampin' Up! ®  Demonstrators from around the world who are taking part in training that is helping us to build a successful Stampin' Up!® business and reach some goals we have set.  We really appreciate your support.

You may be starting here or have come from another blog - either way, you can find the link list at the bottom of this post so that you can see every blog post and idea today.  Don't miss a single one!  

Our theme is Thank You. 

My Thank You card uses the products in the Pansy Petals Suite.

The Pansy Petals Suite is fast becoming a favorite among stampers all around the globe.  Count me as one of them!  It's new this year, and can be found in the just released NEW 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.

Stamp sets used:

• Pansy Patch, Hand-Penned Petals (filler leaves), Sweet Ice Cream (filler dots).

Card Details:

• Card base:  Basic White CS, 8 1/2" X 5 1/2", fold at 4 1/4".
• Calypso Coral CS layer:  5 3/8" x 4 1/8".
• DSP layer:  Pansy Petals DSP (soft succulent gingham), 5 1/4" x 4".
• Piece of white CS for stamping:  2 3/4" x 4".
• Using the smaller pansy stamps and Calypso Coral Ink, randomly stamp pansies all over.  For the "beard" I used Cajun Craze Ink. 
•  Filler dots are from Sweet Ice Cream set and stamped in Pale Papaya ink. 
•  Filler leaves are from Hand-penned Petals set, stamped in Soft Succulent Ink.
• Sentiment:
• I used a label cut-out from the April Paper Pumpkin Kit, (you could use Basic White CS 3" x 3/4"), stamped with Thank You from the Pansy Patch stamp set in Soft Succulent ink.
• I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere all the layers to the card base.  I used Stampin' Dimensionals for the sentiment piece.
• I added one of the new In Color Jewels (soft succulent color) to the sentiment piece.

Here's another version, showing how to "step-it-up" using some dies.  

I used the same color palette (calypso coral and cajun craze for flowers, soft succulent for leaves and stamped sentiment)

The dies I used:

• Pansy Dies, Scalloped Contours Dies, Stitched Rectangles Dies.

Details:

• Card base:  Soft Succulent CS, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", fold at 4 1/4".
• Layers glued on front of card base:
• Basic White DSP:  cut using the largest die from Scalloped Contours Dies.
• Calypso Coral CS layer:  4 3/4" x 3 7/16" (just under 3 1/2") to glue on top of the scalloped white layer.
• DSP layer:  again, the gingham from Pansy Petals DSP, 4 5/8" x 3 5/16" (just over 3 1/4").
• Focal design:
• Stamp 1 large and 2 smaller pansies with Calypso Coral and Cajun Craze on to a piece of white CS; die-cut using Pansy Dies.
• Die cut 1 large and 2 smaller leaves from Soft Succulent CS, using Pansy Dies. (The dies also emboss veins on the leaves - so pretty!)
• Using the 2nd smallest die from Scalloped Contours Dies, cut a scalloped piece of white CS.  The pansies will be adhered to this scalloped piece.
• Stamp sentiment with Soft Succulent ink on another piece of white CS; die cut this using small die from Stitched Rectangles Dies.
• Assemble:
• Using Stampin Dimensionals, adhere the pansies on top of the white scalloped die-cut piece.
• Tuck and glue the leaves around the pansies and the sentiment piece on top of leaves.
• Use more dimensionals to adhere to card front.
• Add an In Color Jewel to sentiment piece.

One final version - cut the large scalloped piece from Calypso Coral CS and adhere to a white CS card base.

I hope you enjoyed the cards.  Do you have a favorite of the three I've shared, today?  I would love to hear what you think.

Do you need a Demonstrator?  If you live in the USA, I'd love to be yours!  Click the Contact Me at top of blog, and I'd be happy to send you a copy of the new Annual Catalog.  Check out the Catalog now, just click the Catalog Image in the right-hand panel for a PDF version.

Now it's time to hop to the next Demonstrator in our International Blog Hop. See the list below.

 Have fun looking at all the creative projects from some very talented stampers.  

Take care!   ~JULIE ❤

 

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Stampin' Up! BATTER UP!! ~ May Paper Pumpkin Kit

 Hi, and thanks for stopping by my blog, today.  

IT'S A SUBSCRIBE-A-THON!!

Have you been curious about card-creating kits by Stampin' Up!?  Wanting to try out the Paper Pumpkin Kit?  If so, this is a great time to try it!

SU is offering an Introductory Special for the Paper Pumpkin Kit.  The offer begins tomorrow MAY 7th 12:01 (MT).  [If you're in Pacific Time, then May 6, 11:01PM]

Stampin' Up! has a LIMITED SUPPLY of Batter Up Kits to offer at a special SUBSCRIBE-A-THON rate.  Just $5.00!! (it includes shipping!)

$5.00 - includes shipping
NEW SUBSCRIBERS, ONLY!   Starts May 7, 12:01am (MT)

That's May 6, 11:01pm (PST)

Promotion runs May 7 - May 10 (or while supplies last)

You MUST use this special offer code:   HOMERUN0521 when you checkout, to get the $5.00 Introductory Price (it includes shipping!).  If supplies run out before May 10, the special will end and the subscription price will revert back to the regular price.

Order HERE starting 12:01 (MT) May 7.

What a great time to try out Paper Pumpkin!!  Here are the details for the May Kit:

Details for Batter Up! kit:

• Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. The all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
  • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Basic White, Bumblebee, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede
• Comes with the official bubble gum of the MLB—a ballpark favorite! Chew while you craft, slide a piece into a card, or save it for later.

Whether you’re crafting for a father, grandfather, nephew, or brother, SU has all your bases covered with the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit is the perfect pick for making masculine masterpieces.

Then again, you know that grass-stained pants and sliding into home aren’t just for the boys—this month’s kit is a triple threat! Designed with men, sport-lovin’ ladies, and baseball fanatics in mind - and you know some of those! 😄 -- anyone would bounce from their spot in the bleachers if they received a classic card from the Batter Up! kit. After all, this month’s kit was made for celebrating the all-stars, MVPs, and the greats—no matter what team they play on!

Are you interested?  Sounds like fun, right?  

 SU has hit this one out of the park! For $5 you can get together with a friend or family member, or create the 9 cards yourself, to send & share with those MVPs in your life.

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription kit.  Once you subscribe, kits come each month to your mailbox.  You can suspend or stop subscription completely any month - just notify SU by the 10th of each month.  Each month is a surprise as to the theme & contents.  But we always get a preview beforehand.  Kits are all inclusive (inks, stamps, card bases, envelopes, embellishments, glue dots....)

 

 NOTE: the SUBSCRIBE-A-THON offer starts at 12:01am (MT) tomorrow, May 7. (That's 11:01pm today, May 6, if you're in Pacific Time!), and continues just while supplies last, or till May 10, whichever comes first.

You MUST use code HOMERUN0521 to get the special price.

To order, click HERE starting 12:01 (MT) May 7.

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If you are looking for a Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours!  Let me know if you need a copy of the new catalog.  Send me an email with name & address, and I'll drop one in the mail for you. Click Connect with Me at top of the blog.

I hope you'll be back here soon...I'll be posting card ideas using products from the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.  The Designer Series Papers and new Suites are beautiful!  Check it all out in the Catalog PDF on the right-hand side panel.

Till next time,  take care!  JULIE❤ 

2021-2022 Annual Catalog is HERE!

 Today, May 4, Stampin' Up! is launching its new Annual Catalog!!

To view the Catalog, click on the PDF in the right side panel, then scroll through the contents. You'll see a lot of new products, along with some "old" favorites.   If you'd like a copy of the Catalog, let me know and I'll put one in the mail for you.

 When you are ready to shop, click HERE to hop over to my online store.

May HOST CODE is:   YQVDTM9M

Use the code at checkout when your purchase totals under $150 (before tax, shipping) and I'll send you a thank-you card and small gift.  Don't use the code if your purchase is $150+.  Instead, you will choose your own rewards from any current Catalog.

More good news:  Earn additional rewards!

Host a party or make an individual purchase.  For qualifying totals, get an extra $25 in rewards!

In the coming days, I will be posting projects using many new products.  So come back soon!  To get all future posts delivered directly to your inbox, subscribe to my blog.  Just use the form in the right side panel.

That's all for now.  I know you want to get looking at the new Catalog.  If you have any questions, let me know; I'm happy to help in any way I can with your crafting projects.  Do you need a Demonstrator?  I'd love to be yours!

Take care,  JULIE ❤

Stampin' Up!© Kangaroo Mother's Day

 Hello!  Welcome to my blog.  Today I am sharing a whimsical mother's day card. 

Also a reminder:  today is the last day for the Last Chance Products!  Shop for the items HERE.

I used Kangaroo & Company stamp set and Kangaroo Dies - available as a Bundle in the 2021 January-June Mini Catalog.  The images in this set are just so cute!

I also used Dressed to Impress stamp set for the sentiment.  This stamp set will carry over to the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog, which starts tomorrow, May 4.

Dies:  Kangaroo Dies (Mini Catalog), Layering Circles Dies (carrying over to new catalog), Scalloped Contours Dies (available tomorrow in new Catalog)

I colored the images with Stampin' Blends:  soft suede, calypso coral (light), and petal pink.

I used some of the new Pale Papaya card stock as the base, and a layer of new Pansy Petals DSP - both the CS and the DSP are available starting tomorrow.  The Designer Series Paper has an abundance of Pansy floral images, but also the gingham (pale papaya) and polka dots (calypso coral with papaya) used on my card.

This card comes together pretty easily.  I stamped the kangaroos and the heart images in Early Espresso ink onto white card stock.  Then, using the Kangaroo Dies, I cut all three images out.

Using Stampin' Blends, I colored the kangaroos with light & dark soft suede; petal pink ears and cheeks; and the hearts in petal pink, shaded with light calypso coral.

The circle is die-cut from Layering Circle Dies.  The sentiment is stamped onto another piece of DSP with Espresso ink.  It is die-cut with the new Scalloped Contours Dies (available starting tomorrow).

Card base:  Pale Papaya CS, 11"x 4 1/4", fold at 5 1/2".

DSP (polka dots) from Pansy Petals DSP:  5 1/4" x 4".  Glue to card base.

Glue the sentiment piece, the circle piece, and the little kangaroo.  Slide the tip of the hearts image into the pouch of the mom kangaroo (the die cuts a slit there), and add a little glue to hold in place.  Then adhere the mom kangaroo to the circle, using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Done!  I'd love to know what you think.

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Today is the last day for the Last Chance Products.  See HERE.

Tomorrow we have the brand new Annual Catalog!  Can't wait!!   I will have the PDF of the Catalog available here on my blog tomorrow.   

Let me know if you have any comments or questions.  I'm happy to help in any way I can with your paper crafting projects.  If you are looking for a Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Till the next time, take care......JULIE ❤

 

Stampin' Up!© Rooted in Nature Father's Day

 Welcome to my blog today!  I have a card to share with a more masculine feel to it.  Plus a couple more cards, using the same set, at the end of this blog.  So much you can do with this set!

It's a favorite stamp set of mine, and it is on the Last Chance Products list:    Rooted in Nature (item #148217) with the coordinating dies, Nature's Roots Dies (Item #151786).  The stamps in this set have to been seen to fully appreciate them.  The leaf and trees have such subtle detail.  There is also a great mix of sentiments in various fonts & styles.  It's a 2-set stamp set, with a total of 16 stamps in all. The dies not only cut out the trees & leaves, but some of the dies emboss the leaves for more added texture.

 Check availability & shop HERE.  Products on the Last Chance Products list are only "while supplies last."  And after May 3 the sale ends.

New HOST CODE for MAY:   YQVDTM9M

I used an additional stamp set, because I wanted this to be a Father's Day Card.  Inside the card I used a sentiment from another set, Best Year (item #152568).  Another versatile set to have in your collection.  This set will still be available in the new Catalog (going "live" on May 4).

 On the card front, I used some wood-grain Designer Series Paper that was in a past catalog, but there are some great selections in the In Good Taste DSP (also retiring soon) Item #152494, that would work equally well.

Paper measurements:

• Card base:  Early Espresso CS, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", fold at 4 1/4".
• Layer 1:  wood-grained DSP (with a whit-wash look), 5" x 3 3/4".
• Layer 2:  darker wood-grained DSP, 5 1/2" x 2 1/2:.

Glue the layers to the card base.

Leaves:

• Stamp and die cut the leaves.  I used Old Olive ink stamped onto white card stock.  I colored in the leaves using Stampin' Blends:  old olive (smaller leaves) and soft suede (larger leaves.

Sentiment:

• Stamp the sentiment onto white CS using Espresso ink.  Die-cut using Stitched Rectangles (approx. size is 2 3/4" x 1 3/8" if you don't have the dies).  Glue to the card front.

Using Stampin' Dimensionals, add the leaves around and overlapping the sentiment piece. 

Inside:

• The sentiment for the inside is in the Best Year Stamp Set, stamped with Espresso ink onto white CS that I die-cut with Stitched Rectangles Dies (approx.4 3/8" x 3").  Stamp the trio of leaves in old olive.

That is all there is to it!  

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I couldn't stop with just one card.  As promised at the top of the blog, I want to share 2 more, using the Rooted in Nature stamp set, to show the versatility of this set, and how you can create completely different looks.

The DSP layer I used on this card is Forever Greenery (5 1/4" x 4") on white card base (5 1/2" x 8 1/2", folded at 4 1/4").  The tree is stamped in Garden Green ink onto white CS.  This is die-cut with Stitched Rectangles (approx.4" x 2 6/8").  The sentiment is fussy cut and adhered with dimensionals.

and...one more:

The details:

• The card base is Bermuda Bay CS, 11"x 4 1/4", fold at 5 1/2".  I used some ombre CS layer (4" x 5 3/8"), but you could create your own with the Blending Brushes & Bermuda Bay ink.  I stamped 2 trees with Basic Gray ink, stamped off once, to give the light-colored background trees.  Then, on another piece of ombre CS, I stamped the tree with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, full strength, and die-cut with the Nature's Root Dies.  
• To create the slope out of Bermuda Bay CS, I used a curve die that will be in a new set coming May 4 - it's called Inspiring Canopy Dies.   After gluing this slope to the card front, I added the darkest tree (die-cut tree) with dimensionals.  
• Sentiment:  stamped in Bermuda Bay ink onto white, die cut with stitched rectangles, adhered w/ dimensionals. 

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I hope you found some inspiration here, today.  Let me know if you have any questions; I'd be happy to help in any way I can with your paper crafting projects.

Remember to check out the Last Chance Products HERE.

  HOST CODE for May is:  YQVDTM9M

Thank you so much for taking a look!  I really appreciate your interest.   Need a Demonstrator?  I'd love to be yours! 

Till the next time, take good care,

                                    JULIE ❤