May 26, 2020 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations, Punches, Thinking of You, Tutorial |
Read below for a free tutorial for this Under My Umbrella Card Sample.
The Under My Umbrella stamp set and coordinating Umbrella Builder Punch offer a fun duo for making a variety of all-occasion cards, especially “thinking of you” cards. Both the stamp set and punch are included in Stampin’ Up!’s new Annual Catalog when it goes live at noon Mountain Time Wednesday, June 3. Purchase it before June 2 and get a 10 percent discount on the bundle. Click here.
Here’s a free tutorial.
Under My Umbrella Card Sample Tutorial
Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
- STAMPS – Under My Umbrella (151518)
- PAPER – Daffodil Delight (119683), Whisper White (100730), Pool Party (122924)
- INK – Pool Party Ink Pad (147107), Calypso Coral Ink Pad (147101), Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708), Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (154894), Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends (154881), Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends (154893), Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends (154887); Old Olive Stampin’ Blends (154892); Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends (154891)
- OTHER – Umbrella Builder Punch (151293), Label Me Lovely Punch (151296), Linen Thread (104199), Dimensionals (104430), Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder (153200), Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Cutting & Scoring:
- Whisper White Cardstock – 4 ¼” x 11”, score and fold at 5 ½”, one piece 2 ½” x 3 ¾”, and Whisper White Cardstock – scraps
- Pool Party Cardstock – 2 ¾” x 4”
- Daffodil Delight Cardstock – 4” x 5 ¼”
Instructions:
- Dry emboss Daffodil Delight cardstock using Old World Paper embossing folder.
- Stamp raindrops in Pool Party ink onto smaller Whisper White cardstock, adhere to Pool Party cardstock.
- Attach these layers to your dry embossed layer.
- Wrap Linen Thread around these layers securing your tails to the back of your embossed piece.
- Adhere these layers to your Whisper White card base.
- Stamp sentiment in Calypso Coral ink onto Whisper White cardstock and punch out using Label Me Pretty punch. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.
- Stamp umbrella handle, flowers, and umbrella in Tuxedo Black ink, then color in using Stampin’ Blends.
- Punch out umbrella and umbrella handle.
- Hand cut out flowers.
- Attach your elements using Dimensionals.
- Finish with a bow tied in Linen Thread.
Product List
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May 23, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations |
Today I’m sharing a card sample made with the Beautiful World stamp set and suite.
I’m so excited for you to see Stampin’ Up!’s new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. (If you’ve ordered from me during the past six to nine months, I’ve used Stampin’ Up!’s mailing selector to send you a catalog via US mail. If you’re not currently working with a demonstrator, I’d love to get one of these beauties into your hands. And, if you’re local to Mesa, Arizona, I’ll be handing these to you when I see you next.)
The catalog debuts June 3 and is available for viewing beginning at noon Mountain Time. Check back here for a direct link to view the PDF.
World of Good Suite
As a demonstrator (if you love craft supplies and rubber stamping, you should really consider purchasing the starter kit), I received the opportunity to preorder a selection of products from the upcoming catalog. You may have seen some of my creations using Stampin’ Up!’s new In Colors. See that post here.
This card features a host of new products, including:
- Beautiful World stamp set
- World of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper
- Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder
- Brass Foil Sheets
- Misty Moonlight Ribbon
I must say, the new Brass Foil embossed with the Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder is just gorgeous. I look forward to using this folder on other papers! Enjoy browsing through and marking the pages of your catalog when you receive it.
In Other News
Be sure to check out Stampin’ Up!’s Last-Chance list of retiring products. This list shares the stamp sets, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, embellishments, embossing folders and much more that won’t be available after June 2. Some of the products are event discounted. If you’ve had one of these items on your wish list, be sure to get them before they’re gone. Availability is while supplies last.
If you’re looking for deals, Stampin’ Up!’s Clearance Rack is the place to be.
Thanks for stopping by today. Please let me know if you have questions or comments. I’m always here to help with your paper crafting needs.
Kim
May 21, 2020 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, 3D Projects, Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations |
Welcome to the Stampin’ Friends Blog Hop where I’m sharing a Geared Up Garage card sample.
Thanks for joining us on our blog hop today! Today, we showcase cards and projects created for the men in our lives. Visit all of the blogs and leave a comment. I’ve posted a list at the end of the post.
Geared Up Garage Card Sample
I’m excited this stamp set (Geared Up Garage) and its coordinating Garage Gears Dies carry over into Stampin’ Up!’s new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. The catalog debuts June 3. Look for a lot of fun, new product. (Hint: If you love this bundle and love a discount, purchase it now with a 10 percent discount. It won’t be available as a discounted bundle in the new catalog.)
A few pointers about today’s card. I:
- embossed Silver Foil with the Hammered Metal embossing folder. What a cool look!;
- stamped the car in Memento Ink and colored with Real Red, Smoky Slate, and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends;
- die cut the gears in Basic Black card stock; and
- stamped the background “smoke” image with Smoky Slate.
Geared Up Garage Sample-Gift Pouch
Stampin’ Up!’s Acetate Card Boxes make great gift packaging. (Get 10 of them for $7.) This holds a Norwex cleaning cloth, perfect for shining up dad’s vehicle. These boxes are designed to hold cards and envelopes, but I dressed this up to create a unique presentation.
Using the card’s theme, I included a piece of Silver Foil and embossed it with the Hammered Metal 3D embossing Folder. I added the car and gear elements and topped it off with a piece of Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon. Super cute and super easy.
Follow along the hop using the list below! Enjoy!
Thanks for stopping by today.
Kim
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May 18, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations, Punches |
It’s time for the May 2020 Maui Blog Hop!
Welcome to our monthly Maui Achievers Blog Hop. We’re a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world who have achieved the Stampin’ Up! bonus of the Maui trip. We celebrate this achievement by organizing a monthly hop which helps us to continue to inspire you creatively.
You may be starting here or have come from someone else’s blog – either way there’s a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas. We all have our country listed – so if you’re looking for a demonstrator these are top demonstrators in their country and would love to help you with your Stampin’ Up! shopping or if you’d like to join our Stampin’ Up! teams.
With today’s cards, I’m giving you a sneak peek of Stampin’ Up!’s new 2020-2022 In Colors: Magenta Madness, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Cinnamon Cider, and Misty Moonlight. I love all of these colors; they complement each other so well! You’ll see them and be able to purchase them when Stampin’ Up!’s new catalog goes live June 3. There’s ink and coordinating card stock, ribbon, Designer Series Paper, and embellishments.
In Color Cards
I used a bunch of new products on these cards:
- 2020-2022 In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Assortments
- In Color Card Stock
- 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots
- 2020-2022 In Color 1/4″ Twill Ribbon
- Lovely You stamp set
- Lovely Labels Pick a Punch
While you’re waiting for the launch of Stampin’ Up!’s new catalog, check out the retiring products. Many of them are even discounted. Click here to shop that list.
Also, remember to check the Clearance Rack.
Thanks for stopping by today. The list of blog hoppers is below. Visit them all to see a variety of great cards and projects. Be sure to leave a comment.
Kim
May 16, 2020 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations |
Making a difference with rubber stamps, ink, and paper! 
“To love what we do and share what we love as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments. In this we make a difference.”
This is Stampin’ Up!’s Statement of the Heart. I truly believe and live this, even before I was a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.
Creating and sending cards has always been a passion of mine, and Stampin’ Up!’s products make it easy and gratifying. Although I’m not the world’s best crafter (and I rely on Pinterest for inspiration, a lot), I love making cards and passing them along to others.
The card I’m sharing today is one I created multiples of early in the week. I experimented with Stampin’ Up!’s Bokeh Dots stamp set, which is retiring soon. So, I combined that with the Dandelion Wishes (which is carrying over) and made a handful. Then, each person on my list received this card. The list includes a teenage niece battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a friend of a friend diagnosed with stomach cancer, someone celebrating a birthday, and the list goes on.
I’m hoping people find joy and understand someone is thinking of them.
When my friend Dianne was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma many years ago, I began sending a “thinking of you” card weekly. Because I couldn’t remember what I sent from week to week, I found it “necessary” to design a new one each week. She later told me she compiled all of the cards in an album and discovered I never duplicated a stamp set! Imagine that! When Dianne passed away, I vowed I would, in her memory, continue to send something weekly to support someone in their journey.
Chemo Angels
This group dedicates itself to facilitating the sending of cards to those undergoing chemotherapy treatments in the United States. It matches volunteers with patients. As a volunteer, you commit to sending at least one card a week and often a small gift.
I’ve written to many patients through the years, and though it’s not meant to be a pen pal program, I know I’ve made a difference. Some of the patients graduate from treatment and others lose their battle.
A few years ago, I received a letter from a man who lost his wife. He thanked me for the cards and letters, saying he found a basket of them by his wife’s chair. She turned to them when she needed a pick-me-up. Those cards, made with rubber stamps, ink, and paper, made a difference to her.
It seems like such a small thing to do. But it’s the one thing I CAN do.
Stealing a saying from a fellow demonstrator: Making a difference one card at a time. May you find joy and purpose in your paper crafting.
Kim
