Stampin’ Up! Timeless Arrangements Thank You Card with Video Tutorial

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Timeless Arrangements bundle is a great little flora bundle with wonderful sentiments to express gratitude and love. It has the sweetest label dies and is perfectly designed to surround a sentiment label with a spray of flowers and greenery. I paired the bundle with a dainty floral print from the Delightfully Eclectic designer series paper pack for a simple Thank You card for my Facebook Live yesterday afternoon. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

You can watch my FB Live video on my Facebook page HERE. I also posted the video to my YouTube Channel and you can view it HERE.

I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic designer series paper to an Old Olive mat and cut a circle from polka dot vellum with the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes dies. I adhered the vellum to the panel with Stampin’ Seal. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Arrangements photopolymer stamp set in Old Olive ink on Basic White and cut it out with the smallest label die.

I stamped the flower from the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Arrangements stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Basic White and cut it out with the coordinating die. I colored it with light Bubble Bath and light Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. I adhered the flower to the back of the label with a glue dot.

I cut the leaf spray from the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Arrangements dies from Old Olive and adhered it to the back of the label with glue dots. I adhered a bow made with the Sweet Sorbet metallic ribbon to the panel with a glue dot and adhered the layered label on top with dimensionals. I adhered the panel to the front of a Bubble Bath card base and finished it with three tinsel gems.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Arrangements stamp set in Old Olive ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the circles in Bubble Bath ink around the sentiment and trimmed the bottom with a strip of Delightfully Eclectic DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Stampin’ Up! Timeless Arrangements bundle is perfect for making beautifully framed sentiments, but it’s also great for a simple embellishment to make a sentiment extra special.


Current Host Code: TUMGKET9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item VALUED UP TO $10 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!

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 Thank You 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.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Bubble Bath – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Old Olive – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat), 2-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ (die cut leaf spray)
  • Basics Vellum – 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (die cut circle)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1″ x 2-1/2″ (label), 1-1/4″ x 2″ (die cut flower)
  • Delightfully Eclectic DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Places in the Heart Mother’s Day Card and Video Tutorial

Good Morning! Mother’s Day is a couple of weeks away so I used the sweet Stampin’ Up! Places in the Heart cling stamp set to make a Mother’s day card during my Facebook Live yesterday afternoon. I used it with the new Bright and Beautiful 6″ x 6″ designer series paper and you can find the currently available supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

You can watch my FB Live video on my Facebook page HERE. I also posted the video to my YouTube Channel and you can view it HERE.

I adhered a panel of striped Bright and Beautiful 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the side of a lighter patterned panel of the DSP and adhered them both to the front of an Azure Afternoon card base with liquid glue. Azure Afternoon is one of the new core colors that is coming with the color refresh tomorrow!

I stamped the scene from the Stampin’ Up! Places in the Heart stamp set in Pebbled Path ink (one of the new 20223-2025 In Colors) and colored it with Stampin’ Blends. I used light Bubble Bath, light Petal Pink, light Pecan Pie, light Wild Wheat on the Mom and light Lemon Lime Twist, light Pecan Pie, light Smoky Slate and light Petal Pink on the child. I used a blending brush and mask to apply Azure Afternoon ink to the sky and used light Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blend on the ground. I cut it out with the fourth largest Deckled Rectangle die.

I stamped the sentiment from the Welcoming Windows photopolymer stamp set in the sky and adhered it to an Azure Afternoon mat. I adhered a Lemon Lime Twist bow to the back with a glue dot and popped it on the card front with dimensionals. I finished the card front with pink Loose Frosted Gems.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Places in the Heart stamp set in Pebbled Path ink on a Basic White panel and trimmed the side with a strip of Bright and Beautiful DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

So many of the inks, blends and card stocks I used are new colors that will be available on Tuesday when the new catalog launches. The new colors are also used in the Bright and Beautiful 6″ x 6″ DSP, and along with the sweet Stampin’ Up! Places In The Heart stamp set they make for a colorful, bright and beautiful Mother’s day card.


Last Chance Products Sale Ends Today!

This Last Chance Products promotion includes two lists of products that will no longer be available once the catalogs retire today. There will be one for the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog and one for the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. For these retiring catalogs, you can find carryover products in the upcoming 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

Items on the retiring list are only available while supplies last, so order soon to make sure that you are able to get the items that you are wanting! Some of the items will have sale prices listed with discounts up to 60% off.

The last day to order from these catalogs is TODAY!

Click HERE to download a PDF of the Retiring Last Chance Products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.

Click HERE to download a PDF of the Retiring Last Chance Products from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog.


New 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Opens Tomorrow!

The new Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog debuts tomorrow! I have sent out catalogs to my current customers. If you would like a copy, simply place an order and I will be happy to send you one, too!!

Get the complete details on the new 2023-2025 In Colors and the Color Refresh on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions Page.


Current Host Code: 6EDCPU4T

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 currently available!

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 Thank You 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.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Azure Afternoon – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 2-3/4″ x 4-1/8″ (art panel mat)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel),3″ x 4-1/4″ (art panel)
  • Bright and Beautiful 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 1-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ (front side strip), 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Park Thank You Card and Video Tutorial

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Park bundle is a wonderful photopolymer stamp set with gorgeous floral dies for making fancy labels. It’s full of sentiments for all occasions and some pretty florals that coordinate with the beautiful Regency Park 6″ x 6″ designer series paper. I used the bundle to make a simple gate fold thank you card during my Facebook Live yesterday and you can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

You can watch my FB Live video on my Facebook page HERE. I also posted the video to my YouTube Channel and you can view it HERE.

I adhered plain panels of Regency Park 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the back of floral panels to use as contrasting mats and adhered the panels to each side of the front of a gate fold card base.

I cut the layered label dies from the Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Park dies from Basic White. I stamped the sentiment in Night of Navy ink on the smaller one and slipped it into the larger floral label die cut. I love how the layered panels give the look of a double stitched edge!

I cut the small solid and outline flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Park dies from Night of Navy card stock and Mango Melody Regency Park DSP and adhered them to the label. For the outline flowers, I applied adhesive sheets to the back of the DSP before die cutting and removed the backing from the die cut flowers before adhering them. I decorated the flower centers with rhinestones and adhered the label to the left side of the gate fold card front, being careful to apply adhesive to only one side of the card.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the small flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Park stamp set in Night of Navy on the bottom of a Basic White panel. I used a Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend to color the centers and adhered the panel to a Regency Park mat before adhering the panel to the inside of the card. Here’s the finished card with the samples I made for my video.

The layered label from the Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Park bundle is gorgeous and pretty much all you need to make a beautiful card. Luckily the stamp set and dies are returning in the upcoming 2023 – 2024 Annual Catalog, but the bundle discount will no longer be offered. And sadly, the Regency Park DSP will be retiring soon, so now is the time to pick it up before it’s gone for good.


New 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Coming Soon!

The new Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog will debut on May 2, 2023! The Demonstrator pre-order is happening now, so there will be sneak peeks of wonderful new products and colors! I have sent out catalogs to my current customers. If you would like a copy, simply place an order and I will be happy to send you one, too!!

Get the complete details on the new 2023-2025 In Colors and the Color Refresh on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions Page.


Last Chance Products Sale Going On Now!

This Last Chance Products promotion includes two lists of products that will no longer be available once the catalogs retire on May 1, 2023. There will be one for the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog and one for the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. For these retiring catalogs, you can find carryover products in the upcoming 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

Items on the retiring list are only available while supplies last, so order soon to make sure that you are able to get the items that you are wanting! Some of the items will have sale prices listed with discounts up to 60% off.

Several wonderful retiring items have already sold out!

The last day to order from these catalogs will be May 1, 2023.

Click HERE to download a PDF of the Retiring Last Chance Products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.

Click HERE to download a PDF of the Retiring Last Chance Products from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog.


Current Host Code: 6EDCPU4T

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 currently available!

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 Thank You 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.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Night of Navy – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 2-1/8″ and 6-3/8″, 1″ x 2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Basic White – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (inside panel), 4-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (die cut label layers)
  • Regency Park 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside mat), two 1-7/8″ x 5-1/4″ panels (front mats), two 1-3/4″ x 5-1/8″ panels (front background panels), 1″ x 2″ (die cut flowers)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Fragrant Flowers

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Fragrant Flowers bundle is a pretty floral stamp set with bold sentiments. It is on the January – April Mini Catalog retiring list and I paired it with retiring In Colors Pale Papaya and Soft Succulent for a thank you card using an emboss resist watercoloring technique. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I adhered a panel of Delicate Desert designer series paper to a Basic White mat and adhered the layered panel to the front of a Pale Papaya card base. I stamped the large flower from the Stampin’ Up! Fragrant Flowers stamp set in Versamark ink on Basic White. I sprinkled it with white embossing powder and shook off the excess. I heated it with my heat tool until it was bright and shiny.

I used a water painter to apply Soft Succulent ink to the leaves and Pale Papaya ink to the flowers. You’re not supposed to use Basic White for watercolor, but it didn’t turn out bad. It didn’t blend as smoothly as using watercolor paper or shimmery white paper, and I colored it quickly so it wouldn’t get too wet. I patted it with a paper towel to remove color from the embossing and cut it out with the coordinating die. I cut three large detailed leaves from Delicate Desert DSP.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Fragrant Flowers stamp set in Soft Succulent on Basic White and cut it out with the sentiment die. I wound some linen thread around the card front, adhering it with Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the flowers over the linen thread with dimensionals and tucked the leaves under the flower. I adhered the label with glue dots and dimensionals and finished the card front with Soft Succulent Opal Rounds.

For the inside of the card, I trimmed the bottom with Delicate Desert DSP and adhered it to the inside of the card. This leaves plenty of room for a personal message.

The white embossed outline for the flowers gives the flowers in the Stampin’ Up! Fragrant Flowers stamp set a softer, more delicate look. The stamps come in both cling and photopolymer and the dies are discounted for the Last Chance Products sale.


Last Chance Products Sale Starts Today!

This Last Chance Products promotion will include two lists of Last Chance Products that will no longer be available once the catalog retires. There will be one for each catalog retiring. For these retiring catalogs, there will not be a Carryover List. You can find carryover products in the upcoming Annual Catalog.

A few things to know about the retiring lists and the Last Chance products:

  • Items on the retiring list are only available while supplies last, so order soon to make sure that you are able to get the items that you are wanting!
  • The 2021-2023 In Color items, ink pads, refills, Stampin’ Blends and cardstock are usually some of the first items to sell out (The Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends are already gone!!).
  • There will be retiring colors as part of the Color Refresh, and these items will likely sell out early as well!
  • Some of the items will have sale prices listed with discounts up to 60% off.
  • The last day to order from these catalogs will be May 1, 2023.

Note that while some of the bundles are on the retiring list, the individual stamps and dies/punched may be carried over. Also, if one of the items in a retiring bundle is deeply discounted, the total price may be less than the bundled price, so pull out your calculators to double check.

Click HERE to download a PDF of the Retiring Last Chance Products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.

Click HERE to download a PDF of the Retiring Last Chance Products from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog.

Shop early to get the items you want before they’re gone for good!


New 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Coming Soon!

The new Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog will debut on May 2, 2023! The Demonstrator pre-order will occur during April, so there will be sneak peeks of wonderful new products and colors! I will be ordering catalogs for my current customers at the beginning of the month and sending them to my customers. If you would like a copy, simply place an order and I will be happy to send you one, too!

Get the complete details on the new 2023-2025 In Colors and the Color Refresh on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions Page.


Current Host Code: XPRMTP4D

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any currently available item valued up to $10.00.

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 Thank You 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.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Pale Papaya – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Basic White – two 4″ x 5-1/4″ panels (front mat and inside panel), 1-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (label), 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Delicate Desert DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim), 1-1/2″ x 6″ (die cut leaves)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Amazing Thanks with Tea Boutique

Good Morning! Here is a quick thank you card made with the retiring Stampin’ Up! Amazing Thanks dies and the pretty Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ designer series paper. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used

I adhered a panel of Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Basic White mat and wrapped it with Crumb Cake baker’s twine, making a bow. I adhered the panel to the front of a Crumb cake card base with dimensionals.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Amazing Thanks dies to cut the word and and backing from Sweet Sorbet and Basic White card stock and adhered it to the card front with liquid glue.

I finished the card front with two dragonfly trinkets, adhered with glue dots.

For the inside of the card, stamped the leaf cluster from the Kind and Sincere stamp set in Granny Apple Green ink in the corner of a Basic White panel. This is another retiring stamp set that is great for thank you cards – I love all the sentiments in it! I stamped the sentiment from the stamp set in Crumb cake and trimmed the bottom with a strip of Tea Boutique DSP before adhering the panel to the inside of the card.

The gorgeous layered word die from the Stampin’ Up! Amazing Thanks dies is perfect for simple thank you cards. It goes with any designer series paper and it will be on sale beginning April 4, 2023.

Join Me For A Facebook Live This Afternoon!

I’ll be returning to Facebook this afternoon for a Live at 1:00 ET. I’ll be using the pretty Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set and coordinating dies to make a card. Please join me on my Facebook Business Page.


This Last Chance Products promotion will include two lists of Last Chance Products that will no longer be available once the catalog retires. There will be one for each catalog retiring. For these retiring catalogs, there will not be a Carryover List. You can find carryover products in the upcoming Annual Catalog.

A few things to know about the retiring lists and the Last Chance products:

  • Items on the retiring list are only available while supplies last, so order soon to make sure that you are able to get the items that you are wanting!
  • The 2021-2023 In Color items, ink pads, refills, Stampin’ Blends and cardstock are usually some of the first items to sell out (The Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends are already gone!!).
  • There will be retiring colors as part of the Color Refresh, and these items will likely sell out early as well!
  • Some of the items will have sale prices listed.  Those sale prices do not start until Tuesday April 4.
  • The last day to order from these catalogs will be May 1, 2023.

Note that while some of the bundles are on the retiring list, the individual stamps and dies/punched may be carried over. Also, if one of the items in a retiring bundle is deeply discounted, the total price may be less than the bundled price, so pull out your calculators to double check.

Click HERE to download a PDF of the Retiring Last Chance Products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.

Click HERE to download a PDF of the Retiring Last Chance Products from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog.

Shop early to get the items you want before they’re gone for good!


New 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Coming Soon!

The new Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog will debut on May 2, 2023! The Demonstrator pre-order will occur during April, so there will be sneak peeks of wonderful new products and colors! I will be ordering catalogs at the beginning of the month and sending them to my customers. If you would like a copy, simply place an order and I will be happy to send you one, too!

Get the complete details on the new 2023-2025 In Colors and the Color Refresh on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions Page.


Current Host Code: XPRMTP4D

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any currently available item valued up to $10.00.

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 Thank You 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.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Crumb Cake – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″
  • Sweet Sorbet – 1-3/4″ x 4″ (die cut word backing)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-1/8″ x 5-1/4″ (DSP mat), 1-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut word)
  • Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ DSP – 2″ x 5-1/8″ (front panel), 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Pansy Patch Thank You Card

Good Morning! Last weekend I got together with some Stampin’ friends and made some Spring cards – it was so relaxing and fun! Here’s one of the cards we made with the wonderful Stampin’ Up! Pansy Patch bundle. This is the best set for making pansies, with a great photopolymer stamp set and dies. The stamp set has beautiful sentiments and stamps to make these beautiful spring flowers and the best dies to both cut out the stamped flowers and dies to create gorgeous flowers from card stock. I used the die cut flowers for today’s card and you can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I borrowed the card sketch from Heidi Collins and her snip and flip card – I love her idea of chopping off 1-1/2″ off your card base and flipping it for your sentiment! So I made my card base from Mango Melody, snipped the end and adhered a panel of floral Texture Chic specialty designer series paper to the front. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Pansy Patch stamp set in Soft Succulent ink on Basic White and adhered it to a panel of Distressed Gold specialty paper before adhering it to the snipped Mango Melody. I flipped the layered label and adhered the it to the card front with liquid glue.

I used the Pansy Dies from the Stampin’ Up! Pansy Patch bundle to cut card stock for my flower, bud and leaves. I cut the large bottom flower from Basic White and the edging from Mango Melody. I cut two top flower petals and large bud from So Saffron and the flower center, top petal edging and bud outer petal from Blackberry Bliss. I cut the bud stem and detailed leaves from Soft Succulent and the leaf bases from Evening evergreen. I assembled the flower by adhering the petal edgings to the petals with small dots of liquid glue and then adhering the top sections to the back of the bottom section. I finished it by adhering the center to the flower.

I assembled the bud by adhering the bud outer petal to the center petal with liquid glue and then adhering the stem on top. I assembled the leaves by adhering the detailed die cuts on the background with liquid glue. Then I laid out the pieces on the card before adhering the leaves and buds with glue dots and the flower with dimensionals. I made a bow with gold twine and adhered it with glue dots and finished the card with In color opal rounds – Polished Pink for the flower center and Pale Papaya for the label.

For the inside of the card, I adhered a panel of Texture Chic specialty DSP to the side of a Basic White panel and adhered it to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal. The DSP will show through to the front when the card is closed!

This week I’m planting pansies for my front yard, so I wanted to make a card with the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Pansy Patch bundle. It’s one of my all time favorites!


Current Host Code: XPRMTP4D

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!

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 Thank You 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.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Mango Melody – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″ (snip 1-1/2″ off one end, resulting in a 4-1/4″ x 9-1/2″ card base and a 1-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ panel for your label), 1-3/4″ x 2-1/4″ (lower pansy petal edge)
  • Distressed Gold specialty – 1-1/4″ x 4″ (label mat)
  • Soft Succulent – 2″ x 3″ (die cut bud stem and detailed leaves)
  • Evening Evergreen – 1-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ (solid leaves)
  • Blackberry Bliss – 1-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut flower edges and outer bud)
  • So Saffron – 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (flower top petals and inner bud)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/8″ x 3-7/8″ (label), 1-3/4″ x 2-1/4″ (lower pansy petals)
  • Texture Chic specialty DSP – 3-3/4″ x 4″ (front background), 2″ x 4″ (inside panel trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Irresistible Blooms for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The Stampin’ Up! Irresistible blooms bundle is a beautiful new bundle that is in the Online Exclusives section in the Online Store. It has gorgeous florals and beautiful sentiments! It’s so popular that the dies and the beautiful Hello Irresistible 6″ x 6″ designer series paper are sold out – but don’t worry because more is on the way! I used both the bundle and the DSP to make a simple, sweet thank you card. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a sketch challenge this week:

I cut a panel of Hello Irresistible 6″ x 6″ designer series paper with the 3rd largest stitched rectangles die. I adhered the die cut panel to a Flirty Flamingo mat with liquid glue and then adhered the layered panel to the front of a Petal Pink card base with dimensionals.

I stamped the beautiful sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Irresistible Blooms cling stamp set in Flirty Flamingo ink on Basic White. I cut it out with the curvy rectangle label die from the Painted Labels dies and adhered it to the card with liquid glue.

I used the dies from the Stampin’ Up! Irresistible blooms dies to cut two leaf clusters and a large flower from the Hello Irresistible 6″ x 6″ DSP. I adhered the leaves to the card with liquid glue and adhered the flower with dimensionals. I brushed some Wink of Stella on the flower to add some sparkle and adhered iridescent pearls to the card for shine.

For the inside of the card, I kept it simple, adhering a strip of Hello Irresistible DSP to the side of a Basic White panel and adhering the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal. This leaves plenty of room to write a personal message.

The Stampin’ Up! Irresistible Blooms bundle and Hello Irresistible 6″ x 6″ DSP will not be listed in any catalog and will be available only in the Online Store as part of the New Online Exclusives collection. These gorgeous products make it so easy to make pretty cards!

On with the Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to see the beautiful project Karen Ksenzakovic has created.

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


Current Host Code: FWMXBD76

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 in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!

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. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

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.
  • 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″
  • Flirty Flamingo – 3-1/8″ x 4-1/2″ (front mat)
  • Basic White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 1-3/4″ x 3-1/4″ (label)
  • Hello Irresistible 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ (front background), 1/2″ x 5″ (inside trim), die cut flower and two die cut leaf clusters

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay Thank You Card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay bundle is a beautiful nautical set with both undersea and shore images and dies. I used the crab and shells to make an undersea thank you card. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a sketch challenge this week:

I adhered a panel of wood grained By The Sea 6″ x 6″ specialty designer series paper to the front of a Sahara Sand card base. I cut a panel of By The Sea 6″ x 6″ specialty designer series paper with the fourth largest Stitched Rectangles dies. I stamped the fishes from the Sea Turtle photopolymer stamp set in Versamark ink o the die cut DSP and sprinkled it with gold embossing powder. I shook off the excess and heated the powder with my heat tool until it was bright and shiny.

I stamped the sand and sand and shell stamps from the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay cling stamp set in Sahara Sand ink across a Sahara Sand strip. I cut the top using the sand die from the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay dies and cut the bottom with the fourth largest Stitched Rectangle die. I adhered the die cut sand to the bottom of the DSP die cut rectangle with liquid glue and adhered the layered panel to a Soft Suede mat.

I cut three sea grasses (two short and one long) from the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay dies from Mint Macaron and adhered them to the undersea panel with glue dots. I stamped the three small sea shells in Sahara Sand ink on Petal Pink and cut them out with the coordinating die. I adhered them to the panel with glue dots. I stamped the crab in Night of Navy ink on Basic White and cut it out with the coordinating die. I colored it with a light Pool Party Stampin’ Blend and adhered it to the panel with glue dots. I cut a pair of small shells from Distressed Gold paper and adhered them to the panel with glue dots.

I stamped the sentiment (inking up only the thank you part of the stamp) from the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay stamp set in Versamark ink on Balmy Blue and sprinkled it with gold embossing powder. I shook off the excess powder and heated the sentiment with my heat tool until it was bright and shiny. I cut it out with the small skinny stitched rectangle die. I looped Linen Thread twice around the end and tied a knot and adhered the label to the panel with dimensionals. I adhered the panel to the card front with dimensionals and finished it with flat pearls.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the crab from the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay stamp set in Night of Navy ink on a Basic White panel. I colored it with the light Pool Party Stampin’ Blend and stamped the bottom with the seashell and sand and sand stamps using Sahara Sand ink. I colored the shells with the dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blend and adhered the die cut Mint Macaron sea grass and Distress Gold seashells to the bottom. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay bundle goes great with the By the Bay specialty DSP and other ocean themed stamp supplies. And the sentiments are wonderful!

On with the Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to see the beautiful project Karen Ksenzakovic has created.

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


Current Host Code: FWMXBD76

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 in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!

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. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

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.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Sahara Sand – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, 3/4″ x 4-1/2″ (sea bottom)
  • Softy Suede – 2-3/4″ x 4-1/8″ (front mat)
  • Petal Pink – 1″ x 2-1/2″ (sea shells)
  • Balmy Blue – 3/4″ x 3″ (label)
  • Mint Macaron – 2-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut sea grass)
  • Distress Gold – 1″ x 4″ (die cut shells)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/4″ x 2″ (crab)
  • By the Bay DSP – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (front background), 3″ x 4-1/2″ (die cut rectangle)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy Thank You Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy photopolymer stamp set is a pretty two step floral stamp set with lovely sentiments and it’s one of the items that you can choose for free with a $100 order (before shipping and handling) during Sale-A-Bration. For today’s card, I wanted to make a garden of these pretty flowers, so I used the masking technique to stamp multiple images. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I stamped the large flower from the Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy stamp set on a panel of printer paper and fussy cut it with my paper snips to make a mask. I stamped the flower in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on the left side of a Basic White panel. I covered it with the mask and stamped the image again on the left side a little lower than the first image. When stamping the flowers, the stamp extends beyond the panel, and I wanted to center the flowers in a pleasing manner on the panel.

I used the filler stamps from the Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy stamp set to color the flowers and leaves by stamping. I used Sweet Sorbet ink for the flowers stamp and Granny Apple Green ink for the leaves stamp. I used the mask to cover the first flower each time I stamped the color on the second flower. I stamped the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black in the corner of the panel and adhered the panel to a Pale Papaya mat. I stamped the flower twice in Memento Tuxedo Black on a second panel of Basic White and stamped the detailed Flowers in Sweet Sorbet. I colored the centers with the dark Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blend and fussy cut the flowers with my paper snips. I popped the flowers on the panel with dimensionals.

I adhered a panel of Lovely Linen designer series paper to a Pale Papaya mat with liquid glue and adhered the floral panel on top with dimensionals. I adhered the layered panel to the front of a Sweet Sorbet card base with dimensionals and made a bow with the black gingham ribbon and adhered it to the card with a glue dot. I adhered a dragonfly trinket with a glue dot and finished the card with gold adhesive sequins.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the flower from the Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the filler flower in Sweet Sorbet and the leaves in Granny Apple Green. I colored the center with the dark Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blend and adhered a strip of Lovely Linen DSP to the bottom. I adhered the panel to a Pale Papaya mat and adhered it to the inside of the card with liquid glue.

The Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy stamp set is perfect for using the two step stamping technique and it can also be colored with any of your favorite coloring techniques. Be sure to check out this pretty and fun Sale-A-Bration stamp set!


Sale-A-Bration is Stampin’ Up!’s best promotion of the year with specials for shopping, hosting and joining! It will run through February 28, 2023 and will be the only Sale-A-Bration this year!

SHOP

Orders placed during Sale-A-Bration will receive FREE products for orders of $50 or more(before shipping and taxes). There are 7 items that are available for free with orders of $50 or greater and 2 items that are available for free with orders of $100 or greater. The free Sale-A-Bration items are stackable, so if you place an order of $150, you can choose to add 3 $50 items or a $100 item and a $50 item to your order! And that’s in addition to the regular host rewards! The Sale-A-Bration items are only available while supplies last, so order early if there are items that you are really wanting! 

There’s even more to Sale-A-Brate with more FREE products that you can earn while you shop! Click on the image below to download a Flyer with all the details:

HOST

There’s also a host exclusive stamp set on page 16 of the Sale-A-Bration Brochure that is ONLY AVAILABLE to those ordering $300 or greater in a single order or who host a party with sales of $300 or greater during Sale-a-bration.  If you’d like to set up a host code to see if you can collect $300 in orders to earn that stamp set, I’d be happy to help you with that!  Reach out to me at apsudano@stampininthemeadows.com.

JOIN

Stampin’ Up! has three great joining promotion options during Sale-a-bration!

OPTION 1: Pay $129 and receive the exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine (a $63 value) + choose $175 in Stampin’ Up! Products for your Starter Kit*.

OPTION 2: Pay $129 and receive the original white Mini Machine (a $63 value) + choose $175 in Stampin’ Up! Products for your Starter Kit*.

OPTION 3: Pay $99 and choose $175 in Stampin’ Up! Products for your Starter Kit*.

Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! merchandise purchases AND you get to order early from upcoming catalogs!  There is NO COMMITMENT and NO REQUIREMENT TO SELL to anyone.  You can join and just get the discount for yourself!  Contact me at apsudano@stampininthhemeadows.com if you’d like more information about joining or purchasing the Starter Kit! 

*That’s $50 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!


Current Host Code: Y7X69NCW

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!

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 Thank You 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.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Sweet Sorbet – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Pale Papaya – two 4″ x 5-1/4″ panels (front and inside mats), 3-1/8″ x 3-7/8″ (floral panel mat)
  • Basic White – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (inside panel), 3″ x 3-7/8″ (floral panel), 1-1/2″ x 4″ (fussy cut flowers)
  • Lovely Linen DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 1/2″ x 3-7/8″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy Thank You Card

Good Morning and Happy February! I wanted to make a vintage style card with the Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy Sale-A-Bration photopolymer stamp set and so I looked at cards from 10 to 15 years ago. Boy, was that fun seeing all the old favorite stamp sets and designer series papers! I decided to make it with layers of Regency Park 6″ x 6″ designer series paper and use a sponge dauber to distress the edges. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I used a sponge dauber to apply Crumb Cake ink around the edges of my panels of Regency Park 6″ x 6″ DSP. I picked a floral Petal Pink pattern for the front background and inside trim and a Petal Pink polka dot pattern for the vertical strip. I embossed the front background and inside trim papers with the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder and adhered the background panel to the front of a Soft Suede card base with liquid glue. I adhered the vertical strip to a Soft Suede mat and adhered it to the card front with liquid glue.

I stamped the large floral bouquet from the Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy stamp set in Early Espresso ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the flowers in Petal Pink and the leaves in stamped off Mint Macaron. I stamped the spatter stamp around the flowers using stamped off Crumb Cake. I then used my sponge dauber to apply Crumb Cake ink around the bouquet. I adhered the panel to Soft Suede and Petal Pink mats and wrapped it twice with Crumb Cake baker’s twine and tied a bow. I colored the flowers with Wink of Stella to give them some sparkle.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy stamp set in Early Espresso in Petal Pink and adhered it to a Soft Suede mat. I adhered the label over the baker’s twine with dimensionals and adhered the layered floral panel to the card front with dimensionals. I finished the card with iridescent gems.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the little flower from the Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy stamp set in Crumb Cake ink in the lower corner of a Basic White panel. I trimmed the bottom with the Regency Park 6″ x 6″ distressed and embossed DSP strip and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Happy Sale-A-Bration stamp set is a gorgeous two-step stamp set with pretty flowers and wonderful sentiments. It is one of the items that you can get for free with a $100 order (before shipping and taxes). It was fun to make a vintage style card and I didn’t use a single die!


A New Kit Added to the Kits Collection!

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Wreath of Blooms kit gives you everything you need to make your own home decor piece. Roll and shape the precut pieces and put your wreath on display!

This kit includes: 

  • One 8″ diameter chipboard wreath.
  • Precut paper pieces that can be rolled and shaped into three-dimensional blossoms.
  • Multicolored brads to keep everything together. 
  • Thick twine to hang your wreath.
  • Enough adhesive* to complete the project.

Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, So Saffron, white.

*Please note that you will need a hot glue gun for this project, which is not included in the kit.


Sale-A-Bration is Stampin’ Up!’s best promotion of the year with specials for shopping, hosting and joining! It will run through February 28, 2023 and will be the only Sale-A-Bration this year!

SHOP

Orders placed during Sale-A-Bration will receive FREE products for orders of $50 or more(before shipping and taxes). There are 7 items that are available for free with orders of $50 or greater and 2 items that are available for free with orders of $100 or greater. The free Sale-A-Bration items are stackable, so if you place an order of $150, you can choose to add 3 $50 items or a $100 item and a $50 item to your order! And that’s in addition to the regular host rewards! The Sale-A-Bration items are only available while supplies last, so order early if there are items that you are really wanting! 

HOST

There’s also a host exclusive stamp set on page 16 of the Sale-A-Bration Brochure that is ONLY AVAILABLE to those ordering $300 or greater in a single order or who host a party with sales of $300 or greater during Sale-a-bration.  If you’d like to set up a host code to see if you can collect $300 in orders to earn that stamp set, I’d be happy to help you with that!  Reach out to me at apsudano@stampininthemeadows.com.

JOIN

Stampin’ Up! has three great joining promotion options during Sale-a-bration!

OPTION 1: Pay $129 and receive the exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine (a $63 value) + choose $175 in Stampin’ Up! Products for your Starter Kit*.

OPTION 2: Pay $129 and receive the original white Mini Machine (a $63 value) + choose $175 in Stampin’ Up! Products for your Starter Kit*.

OPTION 3: Pay $99 and choose $175 in Stampin’ Up! Products for your Starter Kit*.

Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! merchandise purchases AND you get to order early from upcoming catalogs!  There is NO COMMITMENT and NO REQUIREMENT TO SELL to anyone.  You can join and just get the discount for yourself!  Contact me at apsudano@stampininthhemeadows.com if you’d like more information about joining or purchasing the Starter Kit! 

*That’s $50 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!


Current Host Code: Y7X69NCW

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!

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 Thank You 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.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Soft Suede – 4-1/4″x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 1-5/8″ x 4-7/8″ (vertical DSP mat), 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ (floral panel mat), 11/16″ x 1-9/16″ (label mat)
  • Petal Pink – 2-5/8″ x 3-7/8″ (floral panel mat), 5/8″ x 1-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (floral panel)
  • Regency Park 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (floral background), 1-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ (vertical strip), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project: