Stampin’ Up! Press On Good Day Card

Good Morning! Today I’m sharing a card that I made for World Card Making Day with the Stampin’ Up! Press On stamp set. This is a cute stamp set and is perfect for making coffee themed cards for coffee lovers with sentiments expressing thanks, encouragement and sending well wishes. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

Make the cup using paper piecing techniques, stamping the In Good Taste designer series papers with the Stampin’ Up! Press On coffee cup in Early Espresso ink. Cut the pieces out with paper snips and adhere them to a coffee cup stamped on Whisper White and fussy cut. Top the cup with a lid fussy cut from Whisper White.

Cut a Whisper White panel with the third largest Stitched So Sweetly scalloped rectangle die and stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Press On cling stamp set in Crumb Cake ink. Adhere the cup with dimensionals. Add a silver metallic pearl.

Adhere the strip of wood grained In Good Taste DSP to the panel of stone tile DSP and adhere it to the front of an Early Espresso card base. Wrap Linen thread around the seam twice and make a bow near the bottom of the card. Stamp the coffee beans from the Stampin’ Up! Press On stamp set in Early Espresso on the stone tiles and Pop the coffee cup panel on the card front with dimensionals.

Stamp part of the cups from the Stampin’ Up! Press On stamp set in Early Espresso ink on a Whisper White panel. Color the cups with Misty Moonlight, Crumb Cake and Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends. Stamp the sentiment in Crumb cake ink and trim the bottom with a strip of stone tile In Good Taste DSP. Adhere the panel to the inside of the card.

The Facebook Live video where I made the card is in the Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day group. Later today, I’ll try to link it up to my business Facebook page so you can view it there. I also plan to edit the video and post a shortened version on my YouTube C hannel by the end of the week.

Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper Sale Going on Now!

Stampin’ Up! has beautiful Designer Series Paper and during the Month of October they’re putting a select list of those on sale with a 15% discount! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to stock up and save on paper. And the sale includes some of the designs from the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog too! Get the details on my Promotion Page or click on the image above to download a printable PDF with all the selections.

October 1-15 Host Code: F4UK7V36

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 2020-21 Annual Catalog or the Aug – Dec 2020 Mini Catalog. This includes some of the host exclusive 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 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 monthly newsletter here
Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Early Espresso – 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” card base scored at 4-1/4”
Whisper White – 4” x 5-1/4” (inside panel), 2-1/2” x 3-1/2” (die cut panel), 2” x 2” (coffee cup), 2” x 1” (coffee cup lid)
In Good Taste DSP – 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” (tile background), 1-1/2” x 5-1/2” (wood strip), 2” x 2” (coffee cup), 2” x 1” (coffee band), 1/2” x 4” (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Press On Cling Stamp Set

[153392]

$22.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147116]

$7.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[153108]

$9.00

Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154886]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$9.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Metallic Pearls

[146282]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

It’s World Card Making Day!!

Today is World Card Making Day and the Inkin’ Krew is celebrating with an all day Facebook event!! And you’re invited to join in the fun!! Here’s the link to our special Facebook group for the event https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkinkrewwcmd2020/. If you haven’t joined yet, click the link to join – everyone is welcome!!

I’ll be going live twice – at noon and 4:00 PM ET. Here’s the Facebook Live schedule with all the times our team members will be showing you how to make different cards.

Looking forward to seeing you there. And bring your projects to work on too!! There will be lots of creative inspiration!

Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper Sale Going on Now!

October 1-15 Host Code: F4UK7V36

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.

Stampin’ Up! Tasteful Touches for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! For today’s hop, I made a card with the elegant Stampin’ Up! Tasteful Touches bundle and the Gilded Autumn specialty designer series paper to share. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock.

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

I embossed a Cajun Craze panel with the Bricks & Mortar 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the front of a Cajun Craze card base. I cut a panel of the Mint Macaroon paper from the Subtles 6″ x 6″ designer series paper pack with a die from the Stitched Rectangles Dies and adhered it to an Early Espresso mat. I used the same die to cut a panel of Gilded Autumn specialty designer series paper and adhered it on top.

I cut a panel of the striped Gilded Autumn specialty designer series paper with the long curvy label die from the Tasteful Labels Dies in the Stampin’ Up! Tasteful Touches bundle and adhered two leaf sprigs from the Forever Gold laser cut specialty paper with dots of liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Tasteful Touches cling stamp set in versamark ink and heat embossed it with gold embossing powder. I adhered the embossed label to the striped label and accented it with a Gilded gem and gold trim bow.

I applied Stampin’ Seal to the layered die cut DSP panel and wound a length of Mint Macaron Basketweave ribbon, making a Z and trimming the ends. I adhered the label over the ribbon with dimensionals and popped the layered panel to the embossed card front with dimensionals.

I stamped the leaf and grill images from the Stampin’ Up! Tasteful Touches stamp set in Cajun Craze and Mint Macaron inks on a Very Vanilla panel. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

The rich colors of the Gilded Autumn specialty designer series paper make any fall card special. When paired with the beautiful images in the Stampin’ Up! Tasteful Touches stamp set and touches of gold, your card becomes extra special!

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:

October 1-15 Host Code: F4UK7V36

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 Aug-Dec 2020 Mini Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

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:

Cajun Craze – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (embossed panel)
Early Espresso – 3-1/8″ x 4-1/2″ (DSP mat)
Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty paper – two leaf sprigs
Very Vanilla – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ (label)
Subtles 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ (background panel)
Gilded Autumn DSP – 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ (background panel), 2″ x 3-1/2″ (label background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Tasteful Touches Bundle (English)

[154098]

$48.50

Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder

[149643]

$10.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Subtles 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153072]

$11.50

Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper

[153520]

$15.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper

[152493]

$15.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[101650]

$9.75

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109129]

$6.00

Gilded Gems

[152478]

$7.00

Wonder Of The Season Ribbon Combo Pack

[153537]

$9.00

Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack

[153553]

$8.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Stitched Triangles Merry Christmas Card

Good Morning! Today I have a modern Christmas Tree Christmas card made with the new Stampin’ Up! Stitched Triangles Dies and a selection of Garden Green designer series papers from several sources. The large tree with the gold foil comes from the Wonder of the Season Memories & More card pack. The next tree comes from the Poinsettia Place designer series paper pack and the last three come from the ‘Tis The Season 6″x6″ designer series paper pack. My goal was to find different patterns of DSP, but they all had to be Garden Green! You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I started by adhering a panel of the Cherry Cobbler striped ‘Tis The Season DSP to a Real Red panel to give it more stiffness since it is adhered with dimensionals. I cut the thicker strip of gold foil with the circle border die from the Ornate Borders Dies and adhered it to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the thin gold foil strip to the top of the panel.

I cut the large tree from the gold pine branch card from the Wonder of the Season Memories & More card pack with the Stampin’ Up! Stitched Triangles Dies. I used one of the smaller dies from the Stampin’ Up! Stitched Triangles Dies to cut trees from the ‘Tis The Season and Poinsettia Place Garden Green designer series papers. I arranged the trees on the striped Cherry Cobbler panel and adhered them with liquid glue. I adhered the large tree to the panel with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in Versamark Ink on the strip of Real Red and heat embossed it with gold embossing powder. I adhered the embossed strip to the bottom front of Real Red card base with liquid glue. I adhered the tree panel to a the front of the card base with dimensionals, covering the seam of the label. I sprinkles some red rhinestones across the top of the card to give it some sparkle.

I stamped the sentiment from the Perfectly Plaid photopolymer stamp set in Garden Green ink on a Whisper White panel. I cut another tree from the gold pine branch card from the Wonder of the Season Memories & More card pack using the smaller tree from the Stampin’ Up! Stitched Triangles Dies and adhered it next to the sentiment. I adhered a strip of the Cherry Cobbler striped ‘Tis The Season DSP to the bottom of the panel and adhered it to the inside of the card.

I love the modern look of triangle trees on Christmas cards, so I was thrilled when the Stampin’ Up! Stitched Triangles Dies came out. I hope you like it too!

September 16-30 Host Code: V9FPKC9R

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:

Real Red – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 3″x 5-1/2″ (DSP backing), 1″ x 5-1/2″ (label)
Gold foil – 1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (top panel trim), 1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (die cut bottom trim)
Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel)
Wonder of the Season Memories & More card pack – 3″ x 3″ (gold foil trees)
Poinsettia Place DSP – 1-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ (die cut tree)
‘Tis the Season DSP – 3″ x 5-1/2″ (Cherry Cobbler striped background), 3/8″ x 5-1/2″ (Cherry Cobbler inside trim), three 1-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ (die cut Garden Green trees)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Poinsettia Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[153475]

$27.00

Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)

[149418]

$17.00

Stitched Triangles Dies

[152710]

$35.00

Ornate Borders Dies

[152724]

$34.00

‘Tis The Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153489]

$11.50

Wonder Of The Season Memories & More Card Pack

[153538]

$12.00

Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper

[153487]

$11.50

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

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

[100730]

$9.75

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$6.00

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[150457]

$6.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers Ombre Thank You Card Video Tutorial

Good Morning! Today I’m sharing another beautiful card made with the Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers cling stamp set that I made during my Facebook Live video tutorial yesterday afternoon. Instead of using the wonderful dies, I just used the gorgeous large sunflower stamp and paired it with an ombre technique with some touches of gold. 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 the Facebook Live video showing how I made the card:

I will also edit the video and post a concise tutorial on my YouTube Channel, so look for that soon. The edited video has been posted on my YouTube Channel and you can find it here.

I stamped three of the large sunflowers from the Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers cling stamp set in Early Espresso ink on a Whisper White panel. Using the sponge brayer, I colored the panel starting with Cajun Craze on the bottom and adding in Pumpkin Pie, Bumblebee and So Saffron inks. I colored the darkest colors on the bottom and the lightest color on top, overlapping the colors as I went. I also used the sponge brayer to add So Saffron ink to the Whisper White label. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set in Early Espresso ink on the label. I adhered the label to the flower panel and adhered the panel to a gold foil mat.

I wrapped gold trim around the panel just above the label, making a bow, and finished the panel with three gold metallic pearls. I adhered the dark woodgrain In Good Taste designer series paper to the front of an early Espresso card base and popped the flower panel on top with dimensionals.

I stamped another sunflower from the Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set in Early Espresso ink in the corner of a Whisper White panel. I added some Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Bumblebee ink with the sponge brayer and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

The soft touches of gold with the dark wood grain give the card an elegant look, especially when paired with the beautiful sentiment!

Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Facebook Event – This Saturday, October 3!

World Card Making Day is October 3 and we’re going to celebrate again with a fun all-day event on Facebook! All are welcome to join us! We’ll be setting up a Facebook page to host the event and we’ll be sharing the link to the page later this week. Let me know if you are interested and I’ll be sure to send you an invite by the end of the week. Can’t wait to stamp with you all then!!

Stampin’ In The Meadows Double Wildflower Points through September 30!

To celebrate the end of a great Stampin’ Up! year, I’m offering Double Wildflower Points!! If you don’t know about my Wildflower Points program, here’s how it works:

For each $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping) you will earn one Wildflower point.
You will earn one Wildflower point for each friend that you refer when they place their first order of $50+ from my online store.
When you have earned 8 Wildflower points you will get a FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice and mailed directly to you!

With DOUBLE Wildflower points you get 2 points for each $50 order, 4 points for each $100 order, and so on, reaching your FREE order faster!!

For complete details on my Wildflower Rewards, scroll to the bottom of my Customer Rewards page or contact me. To start shopping now, head over to my Online Store!

Get & Go Starter Kit Promotion Ends September 30!

These are only a few days left in the The Get & Go Starter Kit limited time promotion. This fantastic offer is designed to give new Stampin’ Up! demonstrators additional products to help you get started right away. In addition to the already great valued Starter Kit – $125 worth of products for $99 – you will receive card stock to make 16 cards, two stamp sets, and rhinestone basic jewels to use in your first event.

Full Details are on my Promotion Page, or you can contact me – I’d love to talk to you about joining my team!

September 16 – 30 Host Code: V9FPKC9R

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:

Early Espresso – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
Gold Foil – 3-3/8″ x 5-1/2″ (front mat)
Whisper White – 3-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (front panel), 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 3/4″ x 4″ (label)
In Good Taste DSP – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152517]

$24.00

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147086]

$7.50

Bumblebee Classic Stampin’ Pad

[153116]

$7.50

So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147109]

$7.50

Sponge Brayers

[141714]

$8.00

Metallic Pearls

[146282]

$7.00

Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack

[152475]

$9.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper Sale Starts October 1

Sales Details:

Sales Period: October 1–31
All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount
Online orders must be placed prior to 11:50 pm (MT) October 31, 2020

Check it out! Click on one of the pictures below to download a printable PDF of all the papers that will go on sale.

Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Facebook Event – This Saturday, October 3!

World Card Making Day is next Saturday, October 3 and we’re going to celebrate again with a fun all-day event on Facebook! All are welcome to join us! We’ll be setting up a Facebook page to host the event and we’ll be sharing the link to the page later this week. Let me know if you are interested and I’ll be sure to send you an invite at end of the week. Can’t wait to stamp with you all then!!

Stampin’ In The Meadows Double Wildflower Points through September 30!

To celebrate the end of a great Stampin’ Up! year, I’m offering Double Wildflower Points!! If you don’t know about my Wildflower Points program, here’s how it works:

For each $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping) you will earn one Wildflower point.
You will earn one Wildflower point for each friend that you refer when they place their first order of $50+ from my online store.
When you have earned 8 Wildflower points you will get a FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice and mailed directly to you!

With DOUBLE Wildflower points you get 2 points for each $50 order, 4 points for each $100 order, and so on, reaching your FREE order faster!!

For complete details on my Wildflower Rewards, scroll to the bottom of my Customer Rewards page or contact me. To start shopping now, head over to my Online Store!

Get & Go Starter Kit Promotion Ends September 30!

Full Details are on my Promotion Page, or you can contact me – I’d love to talk to you about joining my team!

And you are welcome to join me at 1:00 today on my Facebook Business Page as I show how to make a card using the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set.

September 16-30 Host Code: V9FPKC9R

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.

Stampin’ Up! Forever Fern for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The beautiful leaf cluster stamps and dies in the Stampin’ Up! Forever Fern bundle are wonderful in all the different shades of green. But I have been impressed by the Fall take on these leaves and have wanted to use them in different colors. We have a color challenge in our Blog Hop today and its the perfect occasion to use these stamps in different colors. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

Like I said we have a color challenge this week, and here is the color palette we are using. Be sure to check out all the pretty projects in the Blog Hop!

I started by stamping six leaves in the Stampin’ Up! Forever Fern cling stamp set in Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze and Blackberry Bliss ink on Whisper White after stamping off once. I cut them out with the coordinating die. I embossed a Whisper White panel with the Tasteful Textile embossing folder and adhered it to a Whisper White mat.

I punched three small leaf clusters from the Forever Gold Laser Cut specialty designer series paper and cut two Forever Flourishing dies from Cajun Craze card stock. I arranged them with the stamped and die cut leaves on the embossed panel. I adhered them with liquid glue and added a piece of dimensional behind the tops of the small Blackberry Bliss leaves in the front to add dimension. I wrapped a length of Vanilla ribbon around the bottom of the arrangement securing it in the back and tied a piece of gold cord around the ribbon making a bow on the side.

I stamped the birthday sentiment from the Best Year stamp set in Versamark Ink on a Whisper White panel and sprinkled it with gold embossing powder. I heat set the powder until it was shiny and cut it out with the Tasteful Labels die. I popped it on the panel with dimensionals and adhered the panel to the front of a Pretty Peacock card base with dimensionals. I finished the card front with three clear Wonderful Gems.

I stamped the sentiment from the Best Year stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on a Whisper White panel. I stamped some leaves in Pretty Peacock and Cajun Craze on the top and bottom of the panel and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

So I got all five Challenge colors in the card along with some touches of gold. I’m really impressed that these leaves are also so beautiful in these colors!

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:

September 16 – 30 Host Code: V9FPKC9R

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 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:

Pretty Peacock – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
Cajun Craze – 1″ x 4-1/2″ (leaf die cuts)
Whisper White – 5″ x 6″ (leaf die cuts), 3-3/4″ x 5″ (embossed front panel), 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front mat), 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2″ x 3-1/2″ (label)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Forever Fern Bundle (English)

[154094]

$54.00

Best Year Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152568]

$20.00

Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder

[152718]

$9.00

Tasteful Labels Dies

[152886]

$31.00

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

[150880]

$8.75

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

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

[100730]

$9.75

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$6.00

Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack

[152475]

$9.00

Wonder Of The Season Ribbon Combo Pack

[153537]

$9.00

Wonderful Gems

[153536]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Up! 24 Hour Stamp Set Sale and Stampin’ In The Meadows Thank You

Hello again!! Great News!!

Stampin’ Up has just announced that on Wednesday, September 23 they will have a 24 hour stamp sale — from 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM (MT)! A select number of cling and photopolymer stamp sets from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog will be available for purchase at a 15% discount! Yay!! Click on the picture below for a downloadable PDF of all the stamp sets that are included:

So make your list and keep the date – September 23!! And on Wednesday, head to my Online Store to place your order. Have fun shopping!!

And after this special sale, the Stampin’ Up! business year is coming to a close on September 30. It’s been quite a year, and I’m excited how my business has grown! As a special Thank You to my wonderful customers, I am offering Double Wildflower Points on all orders from now through September 30!

It’s been a lot of fun, and I am so grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout the year!

September 16 – 30 Host Code: V9FPKC9R

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.

Stampin’ Up! Last A Lifetime Best Wishes Card

Good Morning! Today I have a pretty card for a very special person made with the Stampin’ Up! Last A Lifetime cling stamp set, the Lasting Elegance Dies and the Magic In This Night designer series paper. The Magic In This Night paper is for Halloween, but it has some gorgeous floral images, so I thought I would pair it with the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Last a Lifetime stamp set for a Wedding or Birthday card for that Halloween lover celebrating in the fall. 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 Magic In This Night designer series paper to the front of a Basic Black card base. I cut a strip of Basic Black with the fancy border die from the Ornate Borders Dies and adhered it to the bottom of the black background paper from the Magic In This Night designer series paper. I cut the end with the Triple Banner punch and adhered it to the card front.

I cut a Cajun Craze panel with the large die from the Lasting Elegance Dies and adhered it to a Basic Black scalloped square from the Layering Squares Dies. I popped it on the card front with dimensionals.

I finished the card front with a black glitter ribbon bow and three iridescent pearls.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Last A Lifetime stamp set in Basic Black on a Whisper White panel. I stamped the flower in Cajun Craze after stamping off once. I trimmed the bottom of the panel with a strip of Magic In This Night designer series paper and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

So this is a different card, and not for everyone, but there are so many Halloween lovers out there, that you must know someone who would love to receive a goth card for a special birthday or wedding.

Get & Go Starter Kit – Limited Time Joining Promotion

The Get & Go Starter Kit is a limited time promotion designed to give new Stampin’ Up! demonstrators additional products to help you get started right away. In addition to the already great valued Starter Kit, you will receive precut paper, stamps, and embellishments to use in your first event.

Full Details are on my Promotion Page, or you can contact me – I’d love to talk to you about joining my team!

The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is Here!

If you need a new die cutting machine, check out the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine! This is a well built, smooth running machine and I used it on today’s project along with the wonderful Magnetic Cutting Plate! Details are on my Promotions page – and I’ve even posted the Stampin’ Up! Videos that show the some of the sandwiches.

September 16-30 Host Code: V9FPKC9R

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:

Basic Black – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 3″ x 3″ (scalloped square), 1/2″ x 4″ (die cut lace border)
Cajun Craze – 2-1/8″ x 2-1/8″ (floral die cut)
Whisper White – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (inside panel)
Magic In This Night DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 1/2″ x 3-7/8″ (inside trim), 1-1/4″ x 4″ (front accent banner)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Last A Lifetime Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151479]

$23.00

Lasting Elegance Dies

[151475]

$34.00

Layering Squares Dies

[151772]

$35.00

Ornate Borders Dies

[152724]

$34.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper

[153517]

$11.50

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Black 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[147897]

$8.50

Iridescent Pearls

[153549]

$7.50

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Wishes for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! I pulled out the versatile Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Wishes bundle for today’s card to show a cozy homespun snowflake Christmas card. I paired the Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Wishes bundle with the Plaid Tidings 6″ x 6″ 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.

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

I started by stamping the front of a Seaside Spray card base with the large snowflake cluster stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Wishes stamp set using Seaside Spray ink. I cut a panel of the Plaid Tidings designer series paper with one of the Stitched Rectangles Dies and adhered it to a Rococo Rose mat. I popped the layered designer series paper on the card front with dimensionals.

I stamped the large snowflake from the Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Wishes stamp set in Seaside Spray ink on a panel of Whisper White and cut it out with the coordinating die. I stamped the second largest snowflake in Rococo Rose ink on Whisper White and cut it out with the coordinating die. I cut out the medium detailed snowflake from Seaside Spray and layered all the snowflakes together, adhering them with liquid glue. I added light blue adhesive backed gems to the snowflake.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Wishes stamp set in Seaside Spray ink on Whisper White. I cut it out with the Stitched Rectangles Dies using the two step die cutting method. I adhered the label to the card front with Stampin’ Seal and decorated it with another blue adhesive backed gem. I popped the layered snowflake on with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Snowman Season photopolymer stamp set in Rococo Rose ink on a Whisper White panel. I stamped snowflakes from the Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Wishes stamp set in the corners and trimmed the bottom with a strip of the Plaid Tidings DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

This Christmas card reminds me of a warm fleece blanket – the perfect thing for a cold Christmas morning!

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:

September 16-30 Host Code: V9FPKC9R

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:

Seaside Spray –5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, 2″ x 2″ (die cut snowflake)
Rococo Rose – 3-1/8″ x 4-1/2″ (DSP mat)
Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3″ x 5-1/2″ (snowflakes), 1-1/4″ x 4″ (label)
Plaid Tidings DSP – 3-1/4″ x 4-5/8″ (front die cut), 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (inside trim)