Author: Akiko Sudano

I am an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator in Downingtown, PA.

Stampinโ€™ Up! March Paper Pumpkin Kit – No Matter The Weather

Good Morning! Today I am sharing another Paper Pumpkin Kit video that I did yesterday during my Sunday Facebook Live session. The Stampin’ Up! March Paper Pumpkin Kit is a really great kit, and I liked all the cards per the instructions, so I made them according to the video pretty much as designed, and used some of the extra stamps to make my card share for the video tutorial.

These are the cards I have made so far with the kit:

Here’s the Facebook Live video where I put together an alternative design card using the stamps from the Stampin’ Up! March Paper Pumpkin Kit along with the Under My Umbrella Bundle.

I also posted the video to my YouTube Channel and you can view it here if you prefer. And here is the alternative design card that I made.

I started by stamping the umbrella handle from the Under My Umbrella photopolymer stamp set in Basic Gray ink on a Balmy Blue Panel. Then I ran the panel through the Subtle embossing folder and adhered it to the front of a Balmy Blue card base. I stamped the boots outline from the Stampin’ Up! March Paper Pumpkin Kit on a Whisper White panel in Basic Gray ink. I stamped the flower boots on top in Poppy Parade ink. I cut masks for the boots out of a post-it note and then stamped the grass stamp in Granny Apple Green ink. I stamped flower bouquets on top of the boots in Basic Gray ink and colored them in with Dark Daffodil Delight and Light Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends. I cut it out with the large stitched oval from the Stitched Shapes Dies and adhered it to a Basic Gray mat that was cut with the large scalloped oval die from the Layering Ovals Dies.

I stamped the umbrella from the Under My Umbrella stamp set four times on a Whisper White panel. I punched the first one out with the Umbrella Builder Punch. I carefully stamped the flowered boots on the one section of the other three in Poppy Parade ink so that I had the three sections with the flowered boot designs. You want to be careful to avoid the empty buckle section of the boots and carefully align the middle section so that it is completely covered. Then I fussy cut each umbrella section and adhered it to the punched umbrella with multipurpose liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! March Paper Pumpkin kit in Basic Gray ink and cut it out with the smallest scalloped rectangle in the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. I adhered the boots, umbrella and label to the card front with dimensionals.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the grass along the bottom of a Whisper White panel in Granny Apple Green ink and the flowers from the Under My Umbrella Stamp set in the corner in Basic Gray ink. I colored the flowers with Stampin’ Blends and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

Here are close-ups of the original cards I made using the Kit instructions. For the kit cards, I pretty much followed the instructions in the kit and added some stamping on the insides to decorate them. You can see that in the video.

On this card, I added a Calypso Coral sequin from the Iridescent Sequins pack.

Here, I substituted the sentiment from the Timeless Tulips stamp set to make it a fun Easter card.

Aren’t those cloud stamps great!! And the sentiment perfectly expresses the optimism we need today. I will be sending these to far away friends I haven’t seen for a while with my love.

Let me finish with my five favorite things about the kit. This month’s kit was hard, because there were so many things that I loved, but here are the top five:

  1. The card designs are gorgeous with wonderful backgrounds and die cuts.
  2. The stamp images are great and fun.
  3. The extra stamp set is a great freebie.
  4. The raindrop embellishments are great
  5. The colors are so beautiful.

I hope you enjoy your Stampin’ Up! March Paper Pumpkin kit as much as I did!

April 2020 Paper Pumpkin: My Wonderful Family

For April, Paper Pumpkin has created a fun, family appreciation themed card kit that makes it easy for you to share your hearts with those you love most: mom, dad, daughter, son, sister, and brother. Aprilโ€™s kit even includes Motherโ€™s Day and Fatherโ€™s Day sentiments, giving you the perfect way to show your appreciation for beloved parents on their special days with a beautiful, handmade card.

One more thing to about this โ€œfam-tasticโ€ kit: The Paper Pumpkin team knows that everyoneโ€™s clan is unique. With that in mind, we provided sentiments that would include anyone in your life who feels like family; for instance, โ€œbrothersโ€ and โ€œsistersโ€ who have helped you along the journey of life.

Here are the Details:

  • Kit contains supplies for 8 cards and envelopes
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″

Coordinating Colors: Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Shaded Spruce, Soft Sea Foam

If youโ€™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. NOTE: Prepaid Subscriptions of 3 months or longer qualify for FREE Sale-A-Bration items!

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

March 16 โ€“ 31 Host Code: RSAF3R27

Use this host code when you order $50+ and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but youโ€™ll still get the free gift.  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 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, Iโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Balmy Blue โ€“ 4-1/4โ€ณ x 11โ€ณcard base scored at 5-1/2โ€ณ, 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (embossed front)
  • Whisper White โ€“ 3-3/4โ€ณ x 5โ€ณ (inside panel), 3″ x 4″ (boots panel), 3″ x 5″ (umbrella pieces)1″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic Gray โ€“ 3″ x 4″ (mat)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:

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
Under My Umbrella Bundle (English)
[153786]
$30.50
Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[151534]
$18.00
Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
[151775]
$10.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146982]
$8.75
Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121044]
$8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad
[147050]
$7.50
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
$7.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$7.50
Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker
[144585]
$4.50
Granny Apple Green Light Stampin' Blends Marker
[146876]
$4.50
Iridescent Sequin Assortment
[144212]
$5.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Snail Adhesive
[104332]
$7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00

Stampinโ€™ Up! Vibrant Vases with Flowering Foils Just For You Card

Good Morning! Today I am sharing another pretty card made with the Sale-A-Bration Flowering Foils specialty designer series paper and featuring the lovely sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Vibrant Vases photopolymer stamp set. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

My card layout was inspired by Sunday Stamps SSC226. Check out the inspiration and other entries for this pretty sketch.

I started by embossing a panel of Whisper White card stock with the Scripty embossing folder. I adhered it to a Whisper white mat and wrapped a length of Metallic Edge Petal Pink ribbon around it, securing it in the back.

I picked a flower from the large floral paper in the Flowering Foils specialty designer series paper and colored it with Petal Pink, So Saffron, and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. I fussy cut the flower and adhered it to the card front with multipurpose liquid glue. I adhered the panel to the front of a Petal Pink card base with dimensionals.

I stamped the just for you sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Vibrant Vases stamp set on a panel of Thick Whisper White card stock in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with copper embossing powder and heat set. I cut it out with the small scalloped rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and adhered it to the card front with dimensionals. I made a bow with a length of the Metallic Edge Petal Pink ribbon and adhered it to the top of the card with glue dots. I added a Champagne rhinestone to the label.

I colored another flower from the Flowering Foils specialty designer series paper and trimmed it before adhering it to the bottom corner of a Whisper White panel. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with snail.

The sentiments in the Stampin’ Up! Vibrant Vases stamp set are done with a very elegant font that goes well with the Sale-A-Bration Flowering Foils DSP. The shine of the foil outline images is wonderful and the paper is so easy to color with the Stampin’ Blends, making for a very special card.

March 16 โ€“ 31 Host Code: RSAF3R27

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, Iโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Petal Pink – 4-1/4″ x 11″card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Whisper White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (embossed background), 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (mat), 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel)
  • Thick Whisper White – 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
  • Flowering Foils DSP – enough to fussy cut a full single large flower for the front and a part of a flower for the inside.

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:

Vibrant Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set
[148656]
$17.00
Scripty 3D Embossing Folder
[149634]
$10.00
Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper
[152312]
$0.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146985]
$8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[140272]
$8.25
Versamark Pad
[102283]
$9.50
Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder
[141636]
$6.00
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147272]
$9.00
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144597]
$9.00
So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[149557]
$9.00
Petal Pink 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon
[151194]
$7.00
Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[151193]
$6.00
Snail Adhesive
[104332]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25

Stampinโ€™ Up! Painted Poppies Thank You Card for the Happy Inkinโ€™ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to another Happy Inkinโ€™ Thursday Blog Hop! I made a pretty thank you card for today’s hop using the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Painted Poppies bundle along with the Peaceful Poppies designer series paper.

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

My card layout was inspired by the pretty sketch in the TGIF Challenges blog, #TGIFC255 Sketch Challenge. Here is their sketch:

I cut a strip of the striped Peaceful Poppies designer series paper and adhered it to the side of a Blackberry Bliss panel with snail. I cut three of the bubble border dies from the Painted Labels dies in Blackberry Bliss card stock and adhered them together. I adhered them to the back of the floral panel of Peaceful Poppies DSP and then trimmed the ends. I adhered the panel to the Blackberry bliss panel so that it overlapped the striped paper.

I stamped the Thank You sentiment from the Peaceful Moments stamp set on a strip of Old Olive in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I used the large label die from the Merry Christmas Dies to cut out the sentiment. I stamped the small poppy and three leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Painted Poppies stamp set on a Whisper White panel in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored them with the Poppy Parade and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends and cut them out with the coordinating dies from the Painted Labels dies.

I adhered the label and leaves to the floral background with multipurpose liquid glue and adhered the poppy with dimensionals. I adhered the decorated panel to a Pool Party card base and finished of the front with rhinestones colored with the dark Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blend.

I stamped the small poppy and two leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Painted Poppies cling stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on a Whisper White panel. I used a mask to stamp the leaves after I stamped the flower. I colored the leaves with the Old Olive Stampin’ Blends and the flower with the Poppy Parade Stampin Blends. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of the floral Peaceful Poppies DSP and adhered it to the inside of the card.

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:

March 16 – 31 Host Code: RSAF3R27

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, Iโ€™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 – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Blackberry Bliss – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat), (3) 1″ x 3-1/2″ (die cuts)
  • Old Olive – 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (label)
  • Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel) 2″ x 4-1/2″ (die cut flowers and leaves)
  • Peaceful Poppies DSP – 1″ x 5-1/8″ (stripe), 3-1/4″ x 5-1/8″ (floral panel), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside floral strip)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Painted Poppies Bundle
[153827]
$52.00
Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)
[151595]
$21.00
Merry Christmas Dies
[147912]
$28.00
Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
[151324]
$11.50
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122924]
$8.75
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133675]
$8.75
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100702]
$8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147275]
$9.00
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144597]
$9.00
Blackberry Bliss Dark Stampin' Blends
[147910]
$4.50
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$5.00
Snail Adhesive
[104332]
$7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00

Stampinโ€™ Up! Well Dressed Anniversary Card

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Today I am all about Anniversaries! Today is the 1 year anniversary of my first blog post and I have a masculine anniversary card made with the Stampin’ Up! Well Dressed cling stamp set for my DH to celebrate our 44th anniversary this weekend. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

The layout for today’s card was inspired by the wonderful sketch at Fab Friday 185. Here is their sketch:

I stamped the tie from the Stampin’ Up! Well Dressed Sale-A-Bration cling stamp set on a panel of Whisper white in Night of Navy ink. Next to it, I stamped the wing tip shoe in Early Espresso ink and the fountain pen in Garden Green ink. Whew, good thing that the background plaid had green so I could add a touch of green for St. Patrick’s Day! I adhered the panel to a Night of Navy mat. I stamped the fedora hat in Soft Suede ink on a scrap of Crumb Cake card stock and fussy cut it out with my paper snips. Then I adhered it to stamped square with multipurpose liquid glue.

I cut a panel of the wood grained paper from the Pressed Petals specialty designer series paper and adhered it to a Soft Suede mat. I adhered the stamped panel on top with dimensionals. I tied a length of denim ribbon and adhered it to the side with glue dots. I stamped the Happy Anniversary label with stamps from the Well Said cling stamp set in Night of Navy ink on a Whisper White panel. I adhered it to a Soft Suede mat. I adhered the label to the panel with dimensionals under the bottom edge and multipurpose liquid glue under the top. I finished off the panel with a gold metallic pearl tie tack!

I adhered a panel of the blue plaid Country Club designer series paper to a Night of Navy card base. I adhered the decorated art panel to the card front with multipurpose liquid glue.

I stamped the sentiment from the Well Said stamp set in Night of Navy on a Whisper White panel. I stamped another fountain pen from the Stampin’ Up! Well Dressed stamp set in Garden Green ink and trimmed the bottom with more of the Country Club DSP. I adhered it to the inside of the card with snail.

The Stampin’ Up! Well Dressed cling stamp set is a Sale-A-Bration stamp set that is FREE with a $50 purchase. It is part of the Sale-A-Bration Second Release and will be available through the end of the month or until supplies last.

I don’t think we’ll be doing anything special this weekend for our anniversary, but at least he’ll get a nice handmade card!

As for my blog, in the past year, I have really enjoyed myself. I managed to write 168 blog posts and I finally hit 200 followers. I am so grateful for all of my supporters! On to year 2!

Two Weeks Left for Sale-A-Bration!

Sale-A-Bration has been very exciting this year with lots of beautiful products and special releases. But there are only two weeks left to participate in the best Stampin’ Up! deals of the year! While a few of the products have sold out, there’s still lots of great items left, including the stamp set used in today’s post. You can check out all the items still available in my Online Store and read on to learn more. There are three ways to enjoy Sale-A-Bration benefits: Shop โ€“ Host โ€“ Join.

Sale-A-Bration Shopping Benefits

You earn FREE products for every $50 you spend (before shipping and taxes) during Sale-A-Bration. The Sale-A-Bration brochure has the products that you can choose to add to your order. And the more you spend, the more FREE products you can earn. There are two qualifying levels with spending thresholds, giving you flexibility to choose what you want.

For example, if you spend $150, then you can then choose three level 1 items or one level 1 and one level 2.

Head over to my online store to shop now.

Sale-A-Bration Host Benefits

Hosts with orders of $300 or more (before shipping and taxes) can receive the exclusive Little Ladybug Stamp Set (Item 152384).

  • Customer, workshop, and online orders qualify.
  • There is no limit as to how many qualifying orders you can place throughout the promotion.
  • Only one Little Ladybug Stamp Set can be redeemed per order. 
  • Only the host of the order will receive the free stamp set.
  • To qualify, orders must be opened from January 3, and closed by March 31.

Sale-A-Bration Joining Benefits

Recruits who join Stampinโ€™ Up! as an independent Stampinโ€™ Up! demonstrator between January 3โ€“March 31, 2020, will receive the Mini Paper Cutter, a 6โ€ณ x 6โ€ณ Designer Series Paper sampler, and your choice of stamp set (Host stamp sets and Sale-A-Bration stamp sets not included.). 

  • The 6โ€ณ x 6โ€ณ Designer Series Paper Sampler in the Join offering has samples from the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration brochure), Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Country Club Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Best Dress 6โ€ณ x 6โ€ณ Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog). 
  • 12 double-sided designs (two double-sided sheets from six different Designer Series Paper packs) QTY: 48 sheets total (four each of 12 designs)
  • Mini Paper Cutter Dimensions: 7-5/8โ€ณ x 5-3/8โ€ณ x 1-1/4โ€ณ

For more details on the benefits of joining Stampinโ€™ Up! as a Demonstrator, see my Join My Team page. There is a Join My Team button at the bottom where you can start the process. Please contact me if you have any questions. Iโ€™ll be happy to tell you more.

March 16 – 31 Host Code: RSAF3R27

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, Iโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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″, 2-7/8″ x 2-7/8″ (stamped panel mat)
  • Soft Suede – 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (wood grained DSP mat), 7/8″ x 1-1/8″ (label mat)
  • Crumb Cake – 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (fedora hat)
  • Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ (stamped panel), 3/4″ x 1″ (label)
  • Country Club DSP – 4-1/4″ x 5″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)
  • Pressed Petals DSP – 3-5/8″ x 3-5/8″ (wood grained panel)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:

Well Dressed Cling Stamp Set
[152300]
$0.00
Well Said Cling Stamp Set
[148796]
$45.00
Country Club Designer Series Paper
[151314]
$11.50
Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper
[149500]
$14.50
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100867]
$8.75
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115318]
$8.75
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
$8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
[147110]
$7.50
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
[147115]
$7.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
[147114]
$7.50
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
[147089]
$7.50
3/8" (1 Cm) Denim Ribbon
[149590]
$7.00
Metallic Pearls
[146282]
$7.00
Snail Adhesive
[104332]
$7.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00

Stampinโ€™ Up! Happy Birthday To You With Flowering Foils Card

Good Morning! Today I have a simple but elegant birthday card made with Sale-A-Bration items – the Stampin’ Up! Happy Birthday to You cling stamp set and the Stampin’ Up! Flowering Foils specialty designer series paper. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I cut a panel of the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Floral Foils specialty designer series paper and adhered it to a panel of copper foil. The Stampin’ Up Flowering Foils specialty designer series paper has rose gold and silver foil designs on a white background and is FREE with a $50 purchase. I then adhered the panel to a thick Whisper White card base with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Happy Birthday to You Sale-A-Bration stamp set in Versamark Ink on a panel of Whisper White. I sprinkled it with copper embossing powder and heat set. I adhered it to a strip of copper foil and adhered it to the card front with dimensionals. I finished the card front off with a length of polka dot tulle ribbon.

The inside is also pretty simple. I just adhered a strip of the Stampin’ Up Flowering Foils specialty designer series paper to the bottom of a whisper white panel and adhered it to a copper foil mat before adhering it to the inside of the card.

A designer series paper with foil really steps up the card making game. The touch of shine makes it so elegant and beautiful with little effort. Using the copper foil as a mat along with the copper embossing powder ties it all together and it is an excellent match with the rose gold in the Stampin’ Up! Flowering Foils specialty designer series paper. And don’t forget that both the stamp set and the designer series paper are each Sale-A-Bration items that you can get for FREE with a $50 purchase.

15 Days Left for Sale-A-Bration!

Sale-A-Bration has been very exciting this year with lots of beautiful products and special releases. But there are only 15 days left to participate in the best Stampin’ Up! deals of the year! While a few of the products have sold out, there’s still lots of great items left, including the stamp set and designer series paper used in today’s post. You can check out all the items still available in my Online Store and read on to learn more. There are three ways to enjoy Sale-A-Bration benefits: Shop โ€“ Host โ€“ Join.

Sale-A-Bration Shopping Benefits

You earn FREE products for every $50 you spend (before shipping and taxes) during Sale-A-Bration. The Sale-A-Bration brochure has the products that you can choose to add to your order. And the more you spend, the more FREE products you can earn. There are two qualifying levels with spending thresholds, giving you flexibility to choose what you want.

For example, if you spend $150, then you can then choose three level 1 items or one level 1 and one level 2.

Head over to my online store to shop now.

Sale-A-Bration Host Benefits

Hosts with orders of $300 or more (before shipping and taxes) can receive the exclusive Little Ladybug Stamp Set (Item 152384).

  • Customer, workshop, and online orders qualify.
  • There is no limit as to how many qualifying orders you can place throughout the promotion.
  • Only one Little Ladybug Stamp Set can be redeemed per order. 
  • Only the host of the order will receive the free stamp set.
  • To qualify, orders must be opened from January 3, and closed by March 31.

Sale-A-Bration Joining Benefits

Recruits who join Stampinโ€™ Up! as an independent Stampinโ€™ Up! demonstrator between January 3โ€“March 31, 2020, will receive the Mini Paper Cutter, a 6โ€ณ x 6โ€ณ Designer Series Paper sampler, and your choice of stamp set (Host stamp sets and Sale-A-Bration stamp sets not included.). 

  • The 6โ€ณ x 6โ€ณ Designer Series Paper Sampler in the Join offering has samples from the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration brochure), Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Country Club Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Best Dress 6โ€ณ x 6โ€ณ Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog). 
  • 12 double-sided designs (two double-sided sheets from six different Designer Series Paper packs) QTY: 48 sheets total (four each of 12 designs)
  • Mini Paper Cutter Dimensions: 7-5/8โ€ณ x 5-3/8โ€ณ x 1-1/4โ€ณ

For more details on the benefits of joining Stampinโ€™ Up! as a Demonstrator, see my Join My Team page. There is a Join My Team button at the bottom where you can start the process. Please contact me if you have any questions. Iโ€™ll be happy to tell you more.

March 16 – 31 Host Code: RSAF3R27

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, Iโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Thick Whisper White – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Whisper White – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (inside panel), 1″ x 3-7/8″ (front label)
  • Copper foil – (2) 4″ x 5-1/4″ panels (mats), 1-1/8″ x 3-7/8″ (label mat)
  • Flowering Foils DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front), 1/2″ x 3-7/8″ (inside trim)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:

Happy Birthday To You Cling Stamp Set (English)
[152308]
$0.00
Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper
[152312]
$0.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[140272]
$8.25
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Copper Foil Sheets
[142020]
$5.00
Versamark Pad
[102283]
$9.50
Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder
[141636]
$6.00
Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon
[146912]
$7.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25

Stampinโ€™ Up! Witty-cisms for the Happy Inkinโ€™ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to another Happy Inkinโ€™ Thursday Blog Hop! Today I made a cheerful thank you card using the fun Stampin’ Up! Witty-cisms cling stamp set along with the bright Dinoroar designer series paper.

We have a sketch challenge this week, and here is the sketch we are using:

Who would have thought you could mix dinosaurs with strawberries? But this pretty paper in the Dinoroar designer series paper pack was so bright and cheerful and it reminded me of my old kitchen wallpaper, so I thought it would be perfect with strawberries! So I cut a panel and adhered it to a Lovely Lipstick card base with multipurpose liquid glue.

I stamped the strawberry thank you image from the Stampin’ Up! Witty-cisms cling stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on a panel of Whisper White and colored it with the Lovely Lipstick and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. I made a highlight in the center of the berry with the Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter. Then I cut it out with the second largest circle from the Stitched Shapes Dies. I cut a scalloped circle with the Layering Circles Dies from Pretty Peacock and adhered it to the back with snail. I punched four leaf clusters from Old Olive card stock with the Leaf Punch.

I stamped four little flowers from the Sale-A-Bration Thoughtful Blooms stamp set in stamped-off Smoky Slate ink on Whisper White. I punched them out with the Sale-A-Bration Small Bloom Punch. I curled the petals of three flowers with the large ball in the Take Your Pick tool and my mouse pad. I turned the flower upside down and rolled little circles in each petal until it puffed out. Then I turned it right side up and pressed in the center. I finished off the centers with a Pineapple Punch enamel dot. I arranged the leaf clusters and adhered them to the card front with multipurpose liquid glue. I adhered the layered circle with dimensionals and finally stuck on each flower with a glue dot.

For the inside of the card, I adhered the last leaf cluster to a Whisper White panel with multipurpose liquid glue. I added a strip of the colorful Dinoroar DSP to the bottom and added the last flower. I cut a small circle of Pineapple Punch card stock with the large flower die from the Sending Flowers Dies and adhered it to the center of the flower. I think if I had a 1/8″ or 1/4″ hole punch, I would have used it instead, but I made the best of what I had available. Finally I stamped and colored another strawberry from the Stampin’ Up! Witty-cisms stamp set and my Old Olive and Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Blends. I fussy cut the strawberry and adhered it next to the flower. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with snail.

The Stampin’ Up! Witty-cisms cling stamp set has fun images mixed with punny sentiments to create light hearted cards for different occasions.

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:

March 1 – 15 Host Code: BQCVV2RG

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, Iโ€™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:

  • Lovely Lipstick – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Pretty Peacock – 3″ x 3″ (scalloped circle mat)
  • Old Olive – 3″ x 3″ (punched leaves)
  • Pineapple Punch – 1″ x 1″ (inside flower center)
  • Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3″ x 3″ (stamped strawberry circle), 3″ x 3-1/4 (flowers and fussy cut strawberry)
  • Dinoroar DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Witty-Cisms Cling Stamp Set
[151686]
$22.00
Thoughtful Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[152290]
$0.00
Small Bloom Punch
[152316]
$0.00
Stitched Shapes Dies
[152323]
$30.00
Layering Circles Dies
[151770]
$35.00
Dinoroar Designer Series Paper
[149589]
$11.50
Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146970]
$8.75
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[150880]
$8.75
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100702]
$8.75
Pineapple Punch 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146971]
$8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
[147113]
$7.50
Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147281]
$9.00
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144597]
$9.00
Stampin' Blends Color Lifter
[144608]
$4.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$10.00
Take Your Pick
[144107]
$10.00
Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots
[148805]
$7.00
Snail Adhesive
[104332]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00

Stampinโ€™ Up! Thoughtful Blooms Thank You Card

Good Morning! Today I have thank you card made with the pretty Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Blooms photopolymer stamp set and the coordinating Small Bloom punch. Both of these items are Sale-A-Bration items that are FREE with a qualifying purchase. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

This card was inspired by the color palette in the Fab Friday #184 Challenge. Check out the inspiration cards and other challenge entries:

I started with a panel of Pretty Peacock Woven Heirlooms designer series paper and adhering it to a Pretty Peacock mat. I adhered the panel to a Mint Macaron card base with dimensionals. I stamped four flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Blooms stamp set using Rococo Rose ink on a panel of Petal Pink card stock. I punched them out with the Small Bloom punch.

I stamped the large leafy swirl from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Blooms stamp set in Mint Macaron on a panel of Thick Whisper White card stock. I cut it out with the second largest Stitched So Sweetly die. I stamped the small flowers in Rococo Rose ink and the thank you sentiment in Mint Macaron ink. I wrapped it in Mint Macaron twine and made a bow. I adhered Rococo Rose faceted gems to the Petal Pink flowers and adhered them to the panel with dimensionals. I finished it off with a Pretty Peacock faceted gem and adhered it to the card front with dimensionals.

I decorated the inside by stamping the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Blooms stamp set in Mint Macaron ink on a Whisper White panel. I stamped part of the large swirl in the upper right corner, also using Mint Macaron ink and added two Rococo Rose small flowers. I stamped the center of the last punched flower with Rococo Rose and adhered it to the panel with multipurpose liquid glue. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of the Woven Threads DSP and adhered it to the inside of the card.

The Stampin’ Up Thoughtful Blooms stamp set is a Sale-A-Bration stamp set that is FREE with a $50 purchase. The Small Blooms punch coordinates with the stamps and is also a Sale-A-Bration item that is FREE with a $100 purchase. Sale-A-Bration is going strong, but will end on March 31 and these items are still available!

Three Weeks Left for Sale-A-Bration!

Sale-A-Bration has been very exciting this year with lots of beautiful products and special releases. But there are only three weeks left to participate in the best Stampin’ Up! deals of the year! While a few of the products have sold out, there’s still lots of great items left, including the stamp set and punch used in today’s post. You can check out all the items still available in my Online Store and read on to learn more. There are three ways to enjoy Sale-A-Bration benefits: Shop โ€“ Host โ€“ Join.

Sale-A-Bration Shopping Benefits

You earn FREE products for every $50 you spend (before shipping and taxes) during Sale-A-Bration. The Sale-A-Bration brochure has the products that you can choose to add to your order. And the more you spend, the more FREE products you can earn. There are two qualifying levels with spending thresholds, giving you flexibility to choose what you want.

For example, if you spend $150, then you can then choose three level 1 items or one level 1 and one level 2.

Head over to my online store to shop now.

Sale-A-Bration Host Benefits

Hosts with orders of $300 or more (before shipping and taxes) can receive the exclusive Little Ladybug Stamp Set (Item 152384).

  • Customer, workshop, and online orders qualify.
  • There is no limit as to how many qualifying orders you can place throughout the promotion.
  • Only one Little Ladybug Stamp Set can be redeemed per order. 
  • Only the host of the order will receive the free stamp set.
  • To qualify, orders must be opened from January 3, and closed by March 31.

Sale-A-Bration Joining Benefits

Recruits who join Stampinโ€™ Up! as an independent Stampinโ€™ Up! demonstrator between January 3โ€“March 31, 2020, will receive the Mini Paper Cutter, a 6โ€ณ x 6โ€ณ Designer Series Paper sampler, and your choice of stamp set (Host stamp sets and Sale-A-Bration stamp sets not included.). 

  • The 6โ€ณ x 6โ€ณ Designer Series Paper Sampler in the Join offering has samples from the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration brochure), Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Country Club Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog), Best Dress 6โ€ณ x 6โ€ณ Designer Series Paper (Januaryโ€“June 2020 Mini Catalog). 
  • 12 double-sided designs (two double-sided sheets from six different Designer Series Paper packs) QTY: 48 sheets total (four each of 12 designs)
  • Mini Paper Cutter Dimensions: 7-5/8โ€ณ x 5-3/8โ€ณ x 1-1/4โ€ณ

For more details on the benefits of joining Stampinโ€™ Up! as a Demonstrator, see my Join My Team page. There is a Join My Team button at the bottom where you can start the process. Please contact me if you have any questions. Iโ€™ll be happy to tell you more.

March 1 – 15 Host Code: BQCVV2RG

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, Iโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Mint Macaron – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2
  • Pretty Peacock – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat)
  • Thick Whisper White – 3″ x 4-1/4″ (front scalloped die cut panel)
  • Petal Pink – 1″ x 4-1/4″ (punched flowers)
  • Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel)
  • Woven Threads DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:

Thoughtful Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[152290]
$0.00
Small Bloom Punch
[152316]
$0.00
Woven Threads Designer Series Paper
[149497]
$11.50
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146985]
$8.75
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[138337]
$8.75
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[150880]
$8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[140272]
$8.25
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad
[147106]
$7.50
Rococo Rose Classic Stampinโ€™ Pad
[150080]
$7.50
Nature's Twine
[146342]
$9.00
2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots
[149607]
$6.50
Snail Adhesive
[104332]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00

Stampinโ€™ Up! Easter Promise for the Inkinโ€™ Krew Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to another Inkin’ Krew Monthly Blog Hop! The theme for this month’s hop is Celebrate Spring and I want to share my first Easter Card for this year.

I started by embossing a panel of Pool Party card stock with the Layered Leaves embossing folder. I adhered the panel to a Daffodil Delight card base with multipurpose liquid glue. I adhered a panel of the striped Pleased as Punch designer series paper across the embossed panel with multipurpose liquid glue.

I stamped the crocus from the Stampin’ Up! Easter Promise cling stamp set on a panel of watercolor paper with Stazon Jet Black ink. I colored the image with watercolor pencils and the smaller brush tip aqua painter. I used Gorgeous Grape for the flowers, Granny Apple Green and Garden Green for the stems and a touch of Crushed Curry for the flower center. I colored the areas with the pencils first, with more color in the areas I wanted darker, even leaving some of the lighter areas without color. Then I went over each area with the aqua painter starting in the darker area and bringing the color out to the lighter areas.

After the flowers dried, I cut them out with the Layering Ovals die. I cut out a scalloped oval in Granny Apple Green and adhered it to the back of the watercolored flowers with snail. I popped the flowers on the card front with dimensionals. I finished it off with three Gorgeous Grape gemstones and a Mint Macaron bow.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the joyful Happy Easter sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Easter Promise stamp set with Granny Apple Green ink on a Whisper White panel. I stamped the flower in the corner with Stazon Jet Black ink and colored it with the same watercolor pencils as the front image – I just used a very light touch with the aqua painter so it didn’t get very wet. I added a strip of the striped Pleased as Punch designer series paper to the bottom and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with snail.

I just saw some of my crocuses bloom this weekend – Yay!! Spring is just around the corner! Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy the rest of the Hop!

Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to Leslie Larkin’s project or click the Previous Blog button to move back to see the project that Sue Prather created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:

March 1 โ€“ 15 Host Code: BQCVV2RG

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 still send you the free gift! ย This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required. ย Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, Iโ€™d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Order Stampinโ€™ Up! Online 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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program โ€“ my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
  • Sign up for my weekly newsletter here
  • Have any questions? Iโ€™d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Daffodil Delight – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Pool Party – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (embossed panel)
  • Granny Apple Green – 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (scalloped oval mat)
  • Watercolor Paper – 3″ x 4″ (art image)
  • Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel)
  • Pleased as Punch DSP – 2″ x 4″ (front band), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:

Easter Promise Cling Stamp Set (English)
[151544]
$19.00
Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder
[152321]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[119683]
$8.75
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122924]
$8.75
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146990]
$8.75
Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper
[153558]
$11.50
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
[149612]
$9.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$7.50
Jet Black Stฤzon Ink Pad
[101406]
$10.00
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2
[149014]
$12.50
Aqua Painters
[103954]
$17.00
Noble Peacock Rhinestones
[149494]
$5.50
Mint Macaron 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Sheer Linen Ribbon
[151321]
$6.00
Snail Adhesive
[104332]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00

Stampinโ€™ Up! Peaceful Moments Thank You Card Video Tutorial

Good Morning! Today I am sharing a video tutorial that I made yesterday during my Sunday Facebook Live session. I made a Thank You Card with the pretty Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Moments and Painted Poppies bundles. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used. Here is my card:

And here’s the Facebook Live video:

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

I started by inking up my Coastal Weave Embossing Folder with Soft Sea Foam ink using the ink pad directly to the embossing folder. I carefully positioned a Whisper White panel in the embossing folder, closed it and ran it through the die cutting machine. This gave me the embossed panel with touches of Soft Sea Foam ink in the creases. I adhered the embossed panel to a Grapefruit Grove card base. I cut a Whisper White panel with the flower trellis die from the Wild Roses dies and adhered it to the lower part of the embossed panel with multipurpose liquid glue.

I die cut the flowers and leaves from the Peaceful Poppies dies and assembled them with multipurpose liquid glue. I cut the solid flowers from Petal Pink, the outline flowers from Grapefruit Grove and the centers from Calypso Coral. I cut the solid Leaves from Soft Sea Foam and the accent parts from Mint Macaron. I arranged the flowers and leaves on the card on top of the trellis and adhered all but the large flower with multipurpose liquid glue. I adhered the large flower with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Moments stamp set in Mint Macaron ink on a panel of Soft Sea Foam. I cut it out with the small label die from the Painted Labels dies and adhered it to the card with dimensionals. I used the small spatter stamp from the Painted Poppies stamp set to stamp Calypso Coral ink on a length of Whisper White Crinkle Seam Binding ribbon to give it some color. I made a bow and attached it under the flowers with glue dots. I finished the card with three Petal Pink sequins.

On the inside of the card I stamped three flowers from the Painted Poppies stamp set in Calypso Coral ink after stamping off on a panel of Whisper White. I used the splotch stamp from the set to color the poppies in Petal Pink ink. I stamped three leaves in Mint Macaron after stamping off and then adhered it to the inside of the card with snail. I stamped a Whisper White envelope the same way as the inside panel.

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the March 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit!

The theme is No Matter the weather and it celebrates a Paper Pumpkin milestone: our seventh year of delivering fun, easy, creative projects. To thank everyone who has helped us along the way, weโ€™re including an additional FREE stamp set with every March kit. This means that every subscriber will receive two stamp sets! 

The March 2020 kit will arrive in an exclusive, specially-designed box that subscribers will love! Think daffodils, raindrops, and a fresh spring vibe.

Here are the Details:

  • Kit contains supplies for 12 cards and envelopes (4 cards of 3 designs)
  • Notecard size: 5″ x 3-1/2″ (12.7 x 8.9 cm)
  • Envelope size: 5-1/8″ x 3-5/8″ (13 x 9.2 cm)
  • The additional stamp set coordinates with the March kit design; however, you do not need it to complete the March cards.
  • The additional stamp set is a 4×6 footprint, which is larger than most Paper Pumpkin sets and is designed for use on a variety of crafting projects.

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Grapefruit Grove, Gray Granite, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, Shaded Spruce, and So Saffron

If youโ€™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.

As a bonus during Sale-A-Bration, purchasing a 3-month or longer prepaid subscription qualifies for FREE Sale-A-Bration products!

Sign up deadline for the March 2020 kit is tomorrow.

March 1 – 15 Host Code: BQCVV2RG

Use this host code when you order $50+ and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but youโ€™ll still get the free gift.  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 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, Iโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Grapefruit Grove โ€“ 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, 3″ x 4-1/2″ (flower die cuts)
  • Petal Pink – 3″ x 4-1/2″ (flower die cuts)
  • Calypso Coral – 1-1/2″ x 3″ (flower center die cuts)
  • Soft Sea Foam โ€“ 2-1/2″ x 3″ (leaf die cuts), 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (label)
  • Mint Macaron – 2-1/2″ x 3″ (leaf die cuts)
  • Whisper White โ€“ (2) 4โ€ณ x 5-1/4โ€ณ (inside panel and embossed background), 1-1/2″ x 5 1/4″ (trellis die cut)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:

Peaceful Moments Bundle (English)
[153824]
$52.00
Painted Poppies Bundle
[153827]
$52.00
Wild Rose Dies
[149547]
$34.00
Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder
[151503]
$9.00
Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146972]
$8.75
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146985]
$8.75
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122925]
$8.75
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146988]
$8.75
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[138337]
$8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad
[147106]
$7.50
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad
[147102]
$7.50
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
[147101]
$7.50
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
[147108]
$7.50
Whisper White Medium Envelopes
[107301]
$7.50
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
[151326]
$7.50
Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins
[146933]
$7.00
Snail Adhesive
[104332]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25

Stampin’ Up! Ornate Garden Suite Early Release

Have you seen the news about the Stampin’ Up! Ornate Garden Early Release? With Sale-A-Bration slowly winding down, we donโ€™t want the excitement to end. Thatโ€™s why Stampin’ Up! has announced the early release of the Ornate Garden Suite – a sneak peek at products from the new annual catalog; better yet, you’ll be able to buy it right away. Click on the image below to see the products in the brochure:

Here are the details:

  • Demonstrator Preorder: March 3โ€“31, 2020
    • All orders must be placed as demonstrator orders.
    • Items can be added to the Starter Kit.
    • Qualifying orders are eligible for Stampinโ€™ Rewards.
    • Purchase of these products counts toward Sale-A-Bration rewards.
    • Limit one per demonstrator for non-consumable items.
    • Limit two per demonstrator for consumable items.
  • Customer Sales Period: Available beginning April 1, 2020
    • All order types qualify for this promotion
    • No order limits apply for the Ornate Garden Suite.

Bottom line is that if you are a Demonstrator, you can purchase these items now. If you decide to join this month, you can include these items in your Starter Kit (and get the other Sale-A-Bration joining benefits). If you’re not ready to make the commitment of becoming a demonstrator, you get to purchase items from the new Annual Catalog early beginning April 1. So everybody wins!!

Here are some projects using the items in the new suite:

Be on the lookout for more Stampin’ Up! Ornate Garden sneak peeks to inspire your projects using these wonderful new products.

March 1 – 15 Host Code: BQCVV2RG

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, Iโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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.