Stampin’ Up! Beautiful World Congratulations Card Video Tutorial

Good Morning! Today I’m sharing a sneak peek of the fabulous Stampin’ Up! Beautiful World bundle on a masculine congratulations card that I made during my Facebook Live video tutorial yesterday afternoon. The Stampin’ Up! Beautiful World bundle will be available on June 3, 2020 when the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog goes live. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post (though several items will be available after June 3, 2020) along with the sizes of cardstock used.

Here is the Facebook Live video showing how I made the card:

I also posted the video to my YouTube Channel and you can view it here if you prefer.

I adhered a panel of the World of Good specialty designer series paper (available June 3) to a Basic Black mat and adhered it to a Soft Suede card base. I embossed a panel of the new In Color Cinnamon Cider card stock with the Old World Paper embossing folder (available June 3) and trimmed it to size before adhering it to a Basic Black mat.

I cut the globe pieces using the World Map Dies (available June 3). I cut the solid globe from the new Misty Moonlight card stock, the grid from Crumb Cake and the globe stand from Soft Suede. I adhered the globe pieces together with multipurpose liquid glue before adhering the globe to the embossed panel. I adhered the embossed panel to the card front with dimensionals.

I stamped the Adventure Awaits sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Beautiful World cling stamp set (available June 3) in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on a small Whisper White panel and adhered it to a panel of the brass foil grid paper from the World of Good DSP pack(available June 3). I tore the bottom of the grid paper to distress it and adhered the layered label to the card front with dimensionals. I finished it off with three gold metallic pearls.

For the inside of the card, I used my Stamparatus to stamp the sentiment, quill and inkwell from the Stampin’ Up! Beautiful World stamp set (available June 3) to a Whisper White panel. I stamped the sentiment, inkwell and quill tip in Memento Tuxedo Black and I used sponge daubers to apply ink to the quill to get a combination of Soft Suede and Pretty Peacock on the quill feather. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of the map paper from the World of Good DSP (available June 3) and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

The Stampin’ Up! Beautiful World bundle (available June 3) has gorgeous sentiments and wonderful Old World masculine images and die cuts and is already one of my favorites! You can get yours when the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog goes live on June 3. And if you loved the World of Good specialty designer series paper, you can get a sample in my catalog share!

Stampin’ In The Meadows 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Shares are OPEN!

Do you want all of the great new products in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog but can’t afford everything? The Stampin’ In The Meadows 2020-2021 Annual Catalog shares are now open! I am offering shares for designer series paper and ribbon/embellishments. Check out my New Catalog Product Shares page for details. Let me know if you have any questions.

Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products are going fast!

Stampin’ Up has posted the Last Chance Products – the retiring items from the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog and January-June 2020 Mini Catalog in preparation for the release of the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. The items on the lists are only available while supplies last through June 2! And some of the items are available at a discount!!

Click on the picture below to head over to my Online Store to shop the retiring products:

Have fun shopping and let me know if you have any questions!

Stampin’ Up! Making a Difference: Share Sunshine

Stampin’ Up! announced a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic as part of their Making a Difference Program!

The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing. You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

And all the proceeds are being donated to two organizations and you can choose who to donate your dollars to.

Click Here to Purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download.

Get your digital download today and make a difference!!

May 16 – 31 Host Code: Z6VYEYYK

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me! The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog or in the 2020 Mini Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift! This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Akiko

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
Sign up for my weekly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Soft Suede – 4-1/4″x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 2-1/4″ x 3″ (globe stand die cut)
Cinnamon Cider – 2-5/8″ x 4″ (embossed panel, trimmed to 3-7/8″ after embossing)
Crumb Cake – 2″ x 2″ (globe overlay die cut)
Misty Moonlight – 2-1/8″ x 2-1/8″ (globe die cut)
Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3/4″ x 2-1/4″ (label)
Basic Black – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat), 2-3/4″ x 4″ (embossed panel mat)
World of Good Specialty DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (map front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (map inside trim), 1-1/8″ x 2-1/2″ (brass foil grid paper)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Beautiful World Bundle (English)

[154091]

$48.50

Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder

[153200]

$10.00

World Of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper

[152491]

$15.00

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$7.50

Metallic Pearls

[146282]

$7.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! May Paper Pumpkin Kit – A Kit In Color

Good Morning! Last week I received my Stampin’ Up! May Paper Pumpkin Kit and put it together. The theme for the May is A Kit In Color and it has previews of the new 2020-2022 In Colors! It’s a wonderful kit – so bright and cheerful and I decided to make the cards according to the instructions.

The kit makes 12 cards of 3 designs – two full size cards and 1 note card. And they are so colorful and happy! Here’s the note card:

Here’s the rainbow card:

And here’s the last card:

Here’s the everything you get the kit – note the Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Spot!

Here’s the unboxing video that Paper Pumpkin posted on YouTube. They do a pretty good job of showing you how to put the kit together and it’s a quick watch.

And here are some alternative projects that the talented Paper Pumpkin Team has put together.

Did you know that they will have a Facebook Live session where the team will talk about these projects? Here’s the details:

When: Tuesday, May 26 4 PM (MT)
Where: Paper Pumpkin Facebook page

The Stampin’ Up! May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit was a bright fun kit with the new In Colors and cheerful themes. The June 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit will be bringing us a Box of Sunshine!

The June 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit is an exclusive Sara-inspired to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine!

The kit contains supplies for 8 cards and envelopes (2 cards of 4 designs)
- Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
- Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″

Coordinating Colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, White, and Gold

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my online store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my online store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the June 2020 kit is June 10, 2020. Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Stampin’ In The Meadows 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Shares are OPEN!

May 16 – 31 Host Code: Z6VYEYYK

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me! The gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2019-20 Annual Catalog or in the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll send you the free gift! This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

Visit my Online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Sign up for my weekly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Stampin’ Up! Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription options:

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$21.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$63.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$220.00

Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Moments for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! When I was a little girl, my Father was in the Air Force and we lived on a lot of Air Force bases. I will always remember seeing the Veterans selling the little paper poppy flowers outside the Commissary and BX to raise money, and when Stampin’ Up! first brought out the Peaceful Poppies Suite, this was the first thing it brought to mind. So with Memorial Day coming up, I found it fitting to use the Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Moments poppy dies for my card today.

We have a sketch challenge this week, and here is the card sketch we are using – I thought it was the perfect sketch for bringing out the poppies again:

I embossed a strip of Pool Party card stock with the Ornate Floral 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the top of the Pool Party striped paper from the Peaceful Poppies designer series paper. I adhered the panel to a Pool Party card base.

I prepared the poppy die cuts using the Poppy Moments Dies. I cut one of the large flower and three small ones. I cut the solid pieces from Poppy Parade card stock and the outline pieces from Real Red card stock. I cut the centers from Basic Black card stock. I assembled the poppies by adhering the outline flowers to the solid flowers using dots of multipurpose liquid glue in the centers. I adhered the Basic Black flower centers with dots of multipurpose liquid glue, using both circle centers for the large poppy. I arranged the flowers across the card and adhered them with dimensionals.

I stamped the Always Remember sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Moments stamp set in Real Red ink on a strip of Whisper White. I trimmed the end in a fishtail banner. I trimmed the end of a Whisper White flag ribbon and Real Red satin ribbon in a similar fashion. I adhered the ribbons together with glue dots along with the sentiment. I adhered the layered label to the card base with glue dots. I finished the card front with three red rhinestone jewels.

I stamped the large outline poppy from the Painted Poppies stamp set in Memento tuxedo ink on a Whisper White panel. I used the solid stamp to ‘color’ the poppy by stamping it with Real Red ink. I embossed a strip of Pool Party with the Ornate Floral 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the bottom and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

I remember as a little girl making my donation and getting the pretty little poppy flower. And years later when visiting my Mom, I remember finding poppy flowers in an old music box. Be safe and enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!

On with the Hop! Click the Next button below to visit Karen Ksenzakovic’s blog.

And just in case you get lost along the way, here’s a list of the team members participating in the hop today:

May 16 – 31 Host Code: Z6VYEYYK

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift! This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for visiting!

Akiko

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Sign up for my weekly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Pool Party – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, 1-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ (embossed front), 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (inside trim)
Poppy Parade – 4″ x 4-1/2″ (solid poppy die cuts)
Real Red – 4″ x 4-1/2″ (outline poppy die cuts)
Basic Black – 1″ x 3-1/2″ (poppy center die cuts)
Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1/2″ x 2″ (label)
Peaceful Poppies DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (card front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Peaceful Moments Bundle (English)

[153824]

$52.00

Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set

[151599]

$23.00

Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

[152725]

$9.00

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper

[151324]

$11.50

Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Poppy Parade 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

$7.00

Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Flax Ribbon

[148764]

$7.00

Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon

[151155]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin’ Up! Ornate Style Happy Birthday Card

Good Morning! Today I have sweet, pastel birthday card made with the pretty Stampin’ Up! Ornate Style bundle along with other products from the Ornate Garden suite. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I embossed a Whisper White panel with the Ornate Floral 3D embossing folder and adhered it to another Whisper White panel with multipurpose liquid glue. I adhered the embossed layered panel to a Thick Whisper White card base with dimensionals. I cut out the second largest fancy frame from the Ornate Layers Dies from a Whisper White panel. I colored a length of Whisper White crinkle ribbon with the Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blend and tied it around the panel and tied a bow to the side. I adhered the panel to the card front with multipurpose liquid glue.

I stamped the large floral bouquet from the Stampin’ Up! Ornate Style cling stamp set in Early Espresso ink on a Whisper White panel. I colored it with the Light Stampin’ Blends – Old Olive, So Saffron, Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo and Ivory. I fussy cut it out and brushed the flowers with Wink of Stella to give it some sparkle. I adhered the flowers to the panel with dimensionals.

I stamped the happy birthday sentiment from the Timeless Tulips photopolymer stamp set in Flirty Flamingo ink on a strip of Whisper White and cut it out with the long skinny die from the Stitched Rectangles Dies. I adhered it to the card front with dimensionals. I finished off the card front with 3 small faux pearls.

For the inside, I stamped the two small flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Ornate Style stamp set in Early Espresso ink on a Whisper White panel. I colored them with the Light So Saffron, Pool Party and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends like the flowers on the card front. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with multipurpose liquid glue.

The Stampin’ Up! Ornate Garden Suite is so pretty and so versatile and it’s been great to be able to purchase the products as an early release before the rest of the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog! It’s been very popular, selling out early, but all the stamps and dies are back in stock. Check them out in my Online Store. And don’t forget that the rest of the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog products will be available on June 3! I can’t wait – it’s a great catalog!

Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products are Going Fast!

Stampin’ Up has posted the retirement lists for the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog and January-June 2020 Mini Catalog in preparation for the release of the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. The items on the lists are only available while supplies last from now through June 2! And some of the items are available at a discount!!

Click on the picture below to head over to my Online Store to shop the retiring products:

Have fun shopping and let me know if you have any questions!

Ornate Garden Suite Early Release

The Stampin’ Up! Ornate Garden Suite is new for the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog and is being released early. It is available now for ordering. Click on the image below to see a PDF flyer of the items or head to the Ornate Garden page in my Online Store to shop now.

May 16 – 31 Host Code: Z6VYEYYK

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

Visit my Online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Sign up for my monthly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Thick Whisper White – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
Whisper White – (2) 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel and front mat), 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (embossed panel), 3-1/2″ x 5″ (fancy die cut frame), 3-3/4″ x 5″ (stamped bouquet), 1″ x 3″ (label)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Ornate Style Bundle

[154119]

$52.00

Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[151534]

$18.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

[152725]

$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker

[144606]

$4.50

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147278]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[149557]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers Hugs Card

Good Morning! Today’s card is another sneak peek of a new bundle from the new Stampin’ Up! 2020-2021 Annual Catalog – the Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers bundle. This gorgeous set has the most beautiful sunflower stamps along with the wonderful Sunflower Dies and will be available when the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog opens on June 3, 2020. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I adhered a panel of the Ornate Garden designer series paper to a Bumblebee card base. I created the sunflower by stamping the large sunflower stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers cling stamp set (available June 3) in So Saffron ink on a So Saffron panel. I cut it out with the coordinating die from the Sunflowers Dies (available June 3). I cut out the large outline sunflower die from Bumblebee card stock and adhered it to the stamped flower with small dots of multipurpose liquid glue around the center. I stamped the center of the large sunflower stamp in Soft Suede ink on a small square of Bumble bee card stock and cut it out with the large flower center die. I adhered it to the center of the flower with multipurpose liquid glue. I cut the outline sunflower die on a square of Soft Suede card stock and trimmed off the petal pieced so I just had the center. I adhered it to the center of the flower with dimensionals.

I created the leaves by stamping the large leaf stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set (available June 3) in Old Olive ink on Old Olive card stock. I cut the leaves out with the coordinating die. I cut the outline leaves out of Mossy Meadow card stock using the Sunflowers Dies (available June 3) outline leaf die. I adhered the outline leaves to the stamped leaves with small dots of multipurpose liquid glue.

I stamped the sentiment from the So Sentimental stamp set on a Whisper White panel in VersaMark Ink and sprinkled it with gold embossing powder. I heat set the powder until it was shiny and cut it out with the Stitched So Sweetly die. I used the next larger die to cut a panel of the Mint Macaron and gold foil Ornate Garden DSP and adhered the embossed sentiment to it. I adhered it to the bottom of the card with multipurpose liquid glue. I adhered the sunflower to the card with dimensionals and then adhered the leaves with multipurpose liquid glue. I finished the card front with 3 gilded gems.

For the inside, I stamped the large sunflower from the Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers (available June 3) in So Saffron ink on a Whisper White panel after stamping off once. I added a strip of the floral Ornate Garden DSP to the bottom and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

This is my first card with this wonderful new stamp bundle that will be available June 3, and I can’t wait to play with it again!

Stampin’ In The Meadows 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Shares are OPEN!

Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products are Going Fast!

Click on the picture below to head over to my Online Store to shop the retiring products:

Have fun shopping and let me know if you have any questions!

Ornate Garden Suite Early Release

May 16 – 31 Host Code: Z6VYEYYK

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

Visit my Online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Sign up for my monthly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Bumblebee – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (outline flower die cut), 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (flower center die cut)
So Saffron – 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (sunflower die cut)
Soft Suede – 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ (flower outer center die cut)
Old Olive – 1-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ (leaf die cuts)
Mossy Meadow – 1-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ (outline leaf die cuts)
Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2″ x 2-1/4″ (label)
Ornate Garden DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim), 2″ x 2-3/4″ (Mint Macaron/gold foil label)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English)

[154065]

$51.25

So Sentimental Bundle (English)

[153828]

$48.50

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper

[152488]

$15.00

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105118]

$8.75

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$8.75

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147109]

$7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$6.00

Gilded Gems

[152478]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Forever Fern Hello Card Video Tutorial

Good Morning! Today I’m sharing a sneak peek of the fabulous Stampin’ Up! Forever Fern bundle on a card that I made during my Facebook Live video tutorial yesterday afternoon. The Stampin’ Up! Forever Fern bundle will be available on June 3, 2020 when the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog goes live. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post (though several items will be available after June 3, 2020) along with the sizes of cardstock used.

Here is the Facebook Live video showing how I made the card:

I also posted the video to my YouTube Channel and you can view it here if you prefer.

I started by cutting and prepping the card base. Since this is a Z-Fold card, I scored a 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ Pear Pizzazz card base at 2-1/8″ and 4-1/4″ and creased it Mountain-Valley style with my bone folder. Then I prepared the die cuts for the card front. I stamped the top of the long leaf branch from the Stampin’ Up! Forever Fern cling stamp set (available June 3) in Pear Pizzazz ink on Whisper White and cut it out with the coordinating die. I stamped the round leaf branch in Pretty Peacock ink on Whisper White and cut it out with the coordinating die. I cut out the medium leafy branch from the Forever Flourishing Dies (available June 3) from vellum card stock and I popped the berry branch from the Forever Gold laser cut specialty paper (available June 3). I stamped the Hello sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Forever Fern stamp set (available June 3) in Pretty Peacock ink on Whisper White and cut it out with the smallest scalloped rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly dies. I cut out two more scalloped rectangles and adhered them to the back to create a thicker label kind of like chipboard.

I adhered the Forever Greenery designer series paper (available June 3) panels to the card base with the striped panel in the center. I embossed the Soft Sea Foam panel with the leaf branch embossing folder from the Greenery embossing folders (available June 3) and adhered it to the Pretty Peacock panel. I adhered the prepared die cuts to the embossed panel with glue dots and popped the label on with dimensionals. I adhered the panel to the front with Tear & Tape adhesive (I wanted it to stick securely) and finished it off with three Gilded Gems.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the round leaf stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Forever Fern stamp set (available June 3) in Pretty Peacock on a Whisper White panel after stamping off twice and the long leaf stamp in Pear Pizzazz after stamping off once. I adhered the decorated panel to the inside of the card, so that it is surrounded by the beautiful leafy Forever Greenery designer series paper (available June 3). I also stamped the lower corner of a Whisper White envelope to match the inside of the card (except without stamping off).

The Stampin’ Up! Forever Fern bundle (available June 3) has gorgeous sentiments and wonderful distinktive images and die cuts and is sure to be a favorite! You can get yours when the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog goes live on June 3. And if you loved the Forever Greenery designer series paper, you can get a sample in my catalog share!

Stampin’ In The Meadows 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Shares are OPEN!

Stampin’ Up! 2019-20 Annual Catalog and January-June 2020 Mini Catalog Retiring Lists Have Posted!

Stampin’ Up has posted the retirement lists for the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog and January-June 2020 Mini Catalog today in preparation for the release of the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. The items on the lists are only available while supplies last from now through June 2! And some of the items are available at a discount!!

Click on the picture below to head over to my Online Store to shop the retiring products:

Have fun shopping and let me know if you have any questions!

Stampin’ Up! Making a Difference: Share Sunshine

And all the proceeds are being donated to two organizations and you can choose who to donate your dollars to.

Click Here to Purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download.

Get your digital download today and make a difference!!

May 16 – 31 Host Code: Z6VYEYYK

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Akiko

Visit my online store here
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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Pear Pizzazz – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 2-1/8″ and 4-1/4″
Whisper White – 3-3/8″ x 4-1/4″ (inside panel), 1″ x 6″ (label die cuts), 2″ x 4″ (stamped leaf cluster die cuts)
Pretty Peacock – 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″
Soft Sea Foam – 3″ x 4-1/4″
Vellum – 2-3/4″ x 3-1/2″
Forever Greenery DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (leafy inside panel), 1-7/8″ x 5-1/4″ (striped inside panel), 1-7/8″ x 5-1/4″ (leafy outside panel)
Forever Gold Specialty Paper – 1 berry branch

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Forever Fern Bundle (English)

[154094]

$54.00

Greenery Embossing Folders

[152716]

$8.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper

[152492]

$11.50

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131201]

$8.75

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$8.75

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

$8.75

Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper

[152493]

$15.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Gilded Gems

[152478]

$7.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Sailing Home Congratulations Card

Good Morning! Today I have a congratulations card made with the wonderful Stampin’ Up! Sailing Home bundle. This is a versatile set with great nautical images and die cuts that really make you smell the ocean air. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I embossed a panel of Balmy Blue card stock with the Subtle 3D embossing folder and adhered a strip of Come Sail Away designer series paper to the middle. I adhered it o a Balmy Blue card base.

I stamped the small sailboat from the Stampin’ Up! Sailing Home cling stamp set twice in Night of Navy ink on Sahara Sand card stock and cut it out with the second largest Stitched Nested Label Dies. I made a knot with the Night of Navy/Sahara Sand baker’s twine and wrapped it around the panel, securing it in the back. I adhered the pane to the middle of the card with dimensionals.

I stamped the large sailboat from the Stampin’ Up! Sailing Home cling stamp set in Night of Navy ink on a Whisper White panel and cut it out with the coordinating die from the Smooth Sailing Dies. I adhered the sailboat to the panel with dimensionals. I stamped the Congrats sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Sailing Home cling stamp set in Night of Navy ink on a Sahara Sand panel and cut it out with the little banner label die from the Smooth Sailing Dies. I adhered it to the panel with multipurpose liquid glue and dimensionals.

I stamped the wonderful sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Sailing Home cling stamp set in Night of Navy ink on a Whisper White panel and the small sailboat in Sahara Sand next to it. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of the Come Sail Away DSP and adhered it to the inside of the card.

Nautical themed cards are great for masculine cards and the Stampin’ Up! Sailing Home bundle is the best. And I’m glad that both the Sailing Home cling stamp set and Smooth Sailing Dies will be carrying over into the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, however they will no longer be sold as a bundle with the 10% discount. So if you are considering getting both with the discount, head over to my Online Store to buy the bundle while it’s still available.

Stampin’ In The Meadows 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Shares are OPEN!

Ornate Garden Suite Early Release

Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products are Going Fast!

Click on the picture below to head over to my Online Store to shop the retiring products:

Have fun shopping and let me know if you have any questions!

May 1 – 15 Host Code: T323M33B

May 16 – 31 Host Code: Z6VYEYYK

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

Visit my Online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Sign up for my monthly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Balmy Blue – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 4″ x 5-1/4″ (embossed panel)
Sahara Sand – 3″ x 5″ (die cut background), 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
Whisper White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 1-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (sailboat die cut)
Come Sail Away DSP – 2″ x 4″ (front strip), 1/2″ x 3-3/4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Sailing Home Bundle

[151066]

$50.25

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

[151775]

$10.00

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper

[149481]

$11.50

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$8.75

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121043]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[147117]

$7.50

Night Of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker's Twine

[149483]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Outdoor Barbecue Birthday Card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! When I saw the Stampin’ Up! Outdoor Barbecue cling stamp set, I knew I had to have it. The men in my family love to cook and the barbecue grill is their main tool. So today’s card is dedicated to them! You can find the supplies I used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

We have a color challenge for the hop this week, and here is the color palette we are using:

My layout was inspired by CAS(E) this Sketch #371:

I adhered a panel of the Night of Navy Plaid Country Club designer series paper to a Night of Navy card base with multipurpose liquid glue. I embossed a Garden Green square with the Corrugated 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the panel with multipurpose liquid glue. I used the Layering Ovals Dies to cut Sahara Sand and Night of Navy Ovals for the background.

I stamped the grill from the Stampin’ Up! Outdoor Barbecue stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black on a Whisper White panel. I also stamped the top of the grill in Memento Tuxedo Black on a Basic Gray panel and fussy cut it out. I fussy cut the Whisper White grill, making two pieces – the top and bottom. I colored the bottom with Smoky Slate Stampin Blends and the Whisper White top with Ivory (shelf) and Real Red (chimney) Stampin Blends and adhered the Basic Gray hood on top. I positioned the grill parts on the Sahara Sand panel and stamped the flame from the Stampin’ Up! Outdoor Barbecue stamp set in Daffodil Delight.

I adhered the Sahara Sand oval to the Night of Navy oval with multipurpose liquid glue. I attached the bottom of the grill with multipurpose liquid glue and the top with dimensionals. I adhered the oval to the card base with multipurpose liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Outdoor Barbecue stamp set in Night of Navy ink on a strip of Whisper White. I cut it out with the long small Stitched Rectangle Die and adhered it to the card front with multipurpose liquid glue.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Band Together stamp set in Night of Navy ink on a panel of Whisper White. I stamped the burger in the bottom corner and colored it with Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie and Ivory Stampin Blends. I adhered a strip of the Night of Navy plaid DSP to the bottom and adhered it to a Garden Green mat with multipurpose liquid glue. I adhered the layered panel to the inside of the card.

Sadly, the Stampin’ Up! Outdoor Barbecue stamp set is on the retiring list and won’t be around for much longer, but I am so ready for a summer cook out! The menu can be burgers & hot dogs, or steaks, or ribs or even grilled veggies. What’s your favorite summer cook out dish?

On with the Hop! Click the Next button below to visit Karen Ksenzakovic’s blog.

And just in case you get lost along the way, here’s a list of the team members participating in the hop today:

Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products are Going Fast!

Click on the picture below to head over to my Online Store to shop the retiring products:

Have fun shopping and let me know if you have any questions!

The June Paper Pumpkin Kit is a Box of Sunshine!

What is a Box of Sunshine? It is a box filled with yellow, happy fun things to cheer the recipient! The June Paper Pumpkin kit is an exclusive Sara-inspired to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine! See my Promotions page for all the details.

May 1 – 15 Host Code: T323M33B

May 16 – 31 Host Code: Z6VYEYYK

Thanks for visiting!

Akiko

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Sign up for my weekly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Night of Navy – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 3″ x 4″ (oval die cut)
Garden Green – 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (embossed panel), 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside mat)
Sahara Sand – 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (oval die cut)
Basic Gray – 1-1/2″ x 2″ (grill hood)
Whisper White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 2-1/2″ x 3″ (grill), 1″ x 3″ (label)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Outdoor Barbecue Cling Stamp Set

[151553]

$19.00

Band Together Cling Stamp Set

[149231]

$23.00

Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder

[151811]

$10.00

Country Club Designer Series Paper

[151314]

$11.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100867]

$8.75

Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[102584]

$8.75

Sahara Sand 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[121043]

$8.75

Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[121044]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147094]

$7.50

Ivory Stampin’ Blends Marker

[144606]

$4.50

Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends

[147935]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147274]

$9.00

Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147275]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144599]

$9.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Lovely You Bundle Sneak Peek

Good Morning! Today I have a sneak peek of a wonderful new bundle from the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog that will be available on June 3. The bundle is the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You bundle and it consists of the Lovely You cling stamp set and fun Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. You can find the sizes of cardstock used at the bottom of my post.

I used the new 2020-2021 In Color Misty Moonlight for my card base and I used a Misty Moonlight floral patterned card from the Flowers for Every Season Memories and More card pack (available June3) for the background. Since this is a 4″ x 6″ card, I cut it at 4″ x 5-1/4″ and used the bottom to trim the inside.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp set (available June 3) on a 3/4″ strip of Whisper White in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. This stamp set has a bunch of sweet sentiments in a really sweet font along with some solid stamp floral images. Then I punched the ends of the strip with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (available June 3). This is the coolest punch because you can get 6 different ends – 2 designs with 3 sizes each! It’s perfect for creating labels because you can easily customize the length and you can create a layered label like I did here. The label background is cut from a 1″ strip of the Misty Moonlight 2020-2021 In Color designer series paper (available June 3) that is 1/4″ longer than the Whisper White strip.

I adhered the two labels together with multipurpose liquid glue and popped it on the card front with dimensionals. I punched a small butterfly using the Butterfly Duet Punch, trimmed it with rhinestones and adhered it to the label with a glue dot.

I adhered the leftover strip of the Flowers for Every Season Memories and More card pack (available June3) to the bottom of a Whisper White panel. I punched another butterfly for the upper corner and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

This is just a simple sneak peek of some of the new products in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog that will be available on June 3. I’ll be getting catalogs for my customers on Friday and send them out on Monday. If you are interested in getting one, head to my Online Store to place an order and I will send you one too.

Stampin’ In The Meadows 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Shares are OPEN!

Stampin’ Up! Making a Difference: Share Sunshine

And all the proceeds are being donated to two organizations and you can choose who to donate your dollars to.

Click Here to Purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download.

Get your digital download today and make a difference!!

May 1 – 15 Host Code: T323M33B

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

Visit my Online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Sign up for my monthly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Misty Moonlight (available June 3)- 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3/4″ x 3-1/2″ (label)
2020-2021 In Color DSP (available June 3) – 1″ x 3-3/4″ (label mat) 1″ x 2″ (butterflies)
Flowers for Every Season Memories & More (available June 3) – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! Geared Up Garage Father’s Day Card for the Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to the Inkin’ Krew Monthly Blog Hop! The theme for this month’s hop is “For the Boys/Men” and it’s perfect with Father’s Day just around the corner! So I made a Father’s Day card to share using the Stampin’ Up! Geared Up Garage cling stamp set and coordinating Garage Gears Dies. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

Here’s a wonderfully messy Father’s Day Card for the muscle car lover:

I was inspired by the sketch at TGIF Challenges – #TGIFC263 for the layout:

I started by using the oil splotch stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Geared Up Garage cling stamp set to stamp all over the front of a Gray Granite card base using Basic Gray ink, only re-inking my stamp occasionally. I embossed a square of Basic Gray card stock with the Brick and Mortar 3D embossing folder. I adhered the embossed panel to toe card front with multipurpose liquid glue.

I cut out several of the gear dies from Basic Gray card stock – 2 large die clusters, a small gear cluster for the inside and a large single gear die. I used a sponge dauber to dab VersaMark Ink on portions of the gears. I sprinkled silver embossing powder on the inked areas and shook off the excess. I heat set the embossing powder until it was shiny. I repeated the process with copper embossing powder, overlapping the silver in some places and leaving some places without embossing. It make the gears look really cool and kind of rusty! I adhered the gears to a Crumb Cake panel and trimmed the ends. I adhered the panel to the card base with multipurpose liquid glue.

I cut the wing die cut from the Garage Gear Dies from Silver Foil. I cut the large backing from Basic Gray and adhered the silver wings on top. I stamped the Best Dad sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Geared Up Garage cling stamp set in Basic Gray ink on Whisper White and cut it out with the wing die. I adhered it to the middle of the label. I stamped the car from the Stampin’ Up! Geared Up Garage stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Thick Whisper White card stock and colored it with Smoky Slate, Real Red and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends. I cut it out with the coordinating die and popped it on the card front with dimensionals. I added the label to the card front with dimensionals.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the Happy Father’s Day stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Geared Up Garage stamp set in Basic Gray ink on a Whisper White panel. I adhered the small embossed gears to the top corner and ran a Basic Gray strip through the Brick and Mortar embossing folder before adhering it to the the bottom. I adhered the decorated panel to the inside of the card.

The result is a great Father’s Day Card for the Best Dad who likes to get messy playing with their cars!

On with the Hop! Be sure to check out all the other projects made by our talented team. Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to Julie Johnston’s project or click the Previous Blog button to move back to see the project that Connie Troyer created.

And here is the complete list of Blog Hop participants in case you get lost along the way::

May 1 – 15 Host Code: T323M33B

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for visiting!

Akiko

Visit my online store here
See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
Sign up for my weekly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Gray Granite – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
Crumb Cake – 2-1/4″ x 4″ (Gear background)
Basic Gray – 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (embossed panel) 5-1/2″ x 4″ (die cuts), 1/2″ x 4 (inside embossed trim)
Silver Foil – 1-1/4″ x 4″
Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1″ x 1-3/4″ (label)
Thick Whisper White – 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (die cut car)