December 2018 – Page 2 – Stampin with Shirley G

Lovely Lattice

December 21, 2018 admin

This is, if I do say so myself, a beautiful card for today. The stamp set is from the Sale-A-Brations catalog (available January 3, 2019 for ordering) This is just a sneak peek of what is to come. I am going to love using this stamp set to make future cards, it is so pretty.

The sketch I am using is from Freshly Made Sketches. It is a nice sketch layout.

The card base is Balmy Blue card stock, cut 4-1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2″. A Whisper White panel of card stock is cut 4″ x 5-1/4″ and embossed using the Subtle TIEF. This mat is adhered to the Balmy Blue base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. The greeting on the front is a stamp from the Soft Sayings Card Kit. You get everything needed to make 20 cards, you just supply the adhesive. The three pearls are from the Pearl Basic Jewel collection.

A panel measuring 4-1/8″ x 2-1/8″ is cut from Whisper White card stock and embossed using the Quilt Top TIEF. This is adhered to the card base mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, then a 3-1/2″ x 2-1/8″ strip is cut from a 6″x 6″ panel of the Gingham Gala DSP (available January 3, 2019 from the Occasions catalog). This is glued at an angled over the Quilt Top embossed piece. The art piece is from the stamp set Lovely Lattice (available January 3, 2019, free from the Sale-A-Bration catalog with a $50 order from the Occasions catalog, the Annual catalog or the Clearance Rack or a combination of all three). It is stamped on a panel of Whisper White and colored using Balmy Blue Light, Daffodil Delight Light, and Call Me Clover Light Stampin’ Blends Pens.

The inside sentiment is from the stamp set Ribbon of Courage and stamped in Balmy Blue ink on a panel of Whisper White card stock, then matted to a panel cut from a piece of the 6″ x 6″ Gingham Gala DSP. The single flower in the upper and lower corner is colored with Balmy Blue, Shaded Spruce and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Markers.

You can find the products used in creating this card at the end of this post along with card cuts. If you would like any of the products, just click on the product and it will take you to my online shopping site.

Thank you for stopping by today. As always, my wish is for you to find encouragement and inspiration for your own creations.

Interested in Joining Us?

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We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and those anywhere in between! There is no commitment and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you. Why not give it a try? You can also see more information about the benefits of becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator here.

December 16-31 Host Code: 9HNPAN4T

Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2018-19 Annual Catalog or in the 2018 Holiday Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

Stampin’ Up Products Used in Creating This Card

Lovely Lattice Cling Stamp Set [149730] $0.00	Ribbon Of Courage Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143855] $19.00	Soft Sayings Card Kit [145466] $35.00	Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [144687] $8.50
Gingham Gala 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148554] $11.00	Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146982] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105] $7.50
Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Balmy Blue Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [148540] $4.50
Light Call Me Clover Stampin’ Blends Marker [147023] $4.50	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter [144608] $4.50	Daffodil Delight Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144586] $4.50

Balmy Blue – card base 4-1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2″
Whisper White – front mat and inside sentiment panel 3-3/4″ x 5″
Whisper White – Quilt Top embossed panel 4-1/8″ x 2-1/8″
Gingham Gala DSP – front panel – 3-1/2″ x 2-1/8″; Mat for inside sentiment panel 4″ x 5-1/4″

Botanical Butterfly DSP and Humming Along

December 19, 2018 admin

Welcome!

Another easy card that beginning card makers will love. Making this card a beginner will know that they too can make beautiful cards as many say, “Oh I couldn’t ever make that”. I am using parts of three different stamp sets; Postcard Pals from the Annual Catalog, Humming Along and Butterfly Gala from the upcoming 2019 Occasions Catalog available for ordering January 3, 2019. The Botanical Butterfly DSP is from the upcoming 2019 Sale-A-Brations catalog ( free with a $50 order) to create my card this week.

The sketch layout for this card is from Sunday Stamps. It is a great layout.

The card base is Balmy Blue, cut 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″. A panel of Pear Pizzazz ( 5″ x 3-3/4″ is adhered to a panel of Basic Black card stock with Liquid Glue. A small panel from the Botanical Butterfly DSP (Sale-a-bration item available Jan 3) pack is adhered to a panel of Basic Black card stock with Liquid Glue. A length of Whisper White Twine is wrapped it and tied in a bow. This is then popped on the Pear Pizzazz panel using Stamping Dimensionals. The layered panel was adhered to the Balmy Blue card base using Liquid Glue.

The decorative mat for the butterfly is cut using the Beautiful Layers Thinlits Dies on a scrap of Whisper White card stock. The butterfly is fussy cut from one of the panels in the Botanical Butterfly DSP pack. They are adhered to the black and white check panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals, Liquid Glue and Glue Dots. Two Sequins from the Iridescent Sequin Assortment is adhered to the right corner using a drop of Liquid Glue.

The inside sentiment is stamped using Memento Black ink on a panel of Whisper White card stock that has a Basic Black mat. The butterfly images were stamped using Lemon Lime Twist and Balmy Blue ink.

You can see the supplies used for creating this card at the bottom of the post along with the card cuts.

Thank you for stopping by today. My wish as always is that you find encouragement and inspiration for your own creations.

Interested in Joining Us?

December 16-31 Host Code: 9HNPAN4T

The 2019 Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration starts January 3, 2019 … are you ready?

Has your catalog arrived. You are going to love the stamp sets in the Occasion catalog and freebies from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. Make your list so you will be ready to order on January 3, 2019.

You may ask What is Sale-A-Bration? It is only the biggest sale of the year from Stampin Up. You can earn free, that’s right, I said FREE products when you place a qualifying order. Many products are exclusive to Sale-A-Bration. You can order online from the Annual or Occasions catalogs or from the Clearance Rack to reach that $50 .

For each $50 order you can choose one product from the Sale-A Bration Catalog:

EXAMPLE

If you spend $50, you can choose one free level 1 item
If you spend $100, you can choose one free level 2 items, or you can choose 2 level 1 items.
If you spend $150, you can choose three level 1 products or one level 1 product and one level 2 product. Plus with the $150 you will receive additional product of your choice from Stampin Up

Here is just a sample of one of the free items from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

Whether you enjoy coloring or prefer already-colored, paper you will love the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper. And did you know you can earn it for free? Plus, it coordinates with the Gingham Gala Suitefrom the occasions catalog. Don’t let this item fly away!

Ask for a Stampin’ Up! gift certificate for Christmas so you can order just what you want come January.

Stampin’ Up! Products Used to Create This Card

Postcard Pals Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146701] $20.00	Humming Along Cling Stamp Set [148758] $20.00	Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Bundle [150599] $35.00	Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622] $0.00
Beautiful Layers Thinlits Dies [147043] $29.00	Iridescent Sequin Assortment [144212] $5.00	Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146982] $8.50	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131201] $8.50
Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.50	Twine Baker’s Whisper White [124262] $3.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00

Balmy Blue – 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Scored at 4-1/4”
Basic Black – 4-1/8” x 5-3/8” (1) large mat — 2-5/8” x 4-3/4” small mat – 4” x 5-1/4” Inside mat
Pear Pizzazz – 4” x 5-1/4”
Botanical Butterfly DSP – 4-5/8” x 2-1/2”
Whisper White – 3-3/4” x 5” Inside Sentiment

All My Love and Flourishing Phrases

December 19, 2018 admin

This was a fun card to make using the new All My Love DSP (available January 3 in the new Occasions catalog) It made a great looking card that is easy and any beginner would be happy to make it, it is so easy.

The sketch layout for this card comes from the CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge for this week. There are many beautiful cards that have entered. Click the link and look at all of them. You may even want to join the challenge.

The card base is Whisper White Thick cardstock cut 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″. The mat is a panel of the All My Love DSP cut 4 1/8″x 5-3/8″. The focal panel is another piece from the All My Love DSP papers. It is cut 4″ x 5-1/4″ and then adhered to the red polka dot panel from the All My Love DSP then red polka dot Washi Tape from the Suite Season Specialty Washi Tape bundle is adhered to each corner of these two panels. They are then popped onto the Whisper White card base using Stampin Dimensionals.

The white love panel is cut 1-1/2″ x 2-3/4″. It is cut using one of the Rectangle Stitched Framelit Dies. The red mat is cut 1-5/8″ x 2-7/8″ and Liquid Glue is used to adhere the white panel to it. The word love is cut using the Big Shot and cut from a panel of the All My Love DSP using the love die from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Die set. Four of the love’s were cut and adhered together to give the word some dimension. It is also adhered to the Whisper White panel using Liquid Glue. The complete piece is popped on the All My Love panel using Mini Stamping Dimensionals. A flower from a scrap of the All My Love DSP is fussy cut and popped over the word love using a Stampin Dimensional.

The inside sentiment is from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set is stamped using Lovely Lipstick ink. The Happy Anniversary retired stamp is the only anniversary stamp I could find in my stash.

Thank you for stopping by today. My hope is that you found encouragement and inspiration for all your creations.

STAMPIN’ UP! YEAR END CLOSEOUT SALE GOING ON NOW & STAMPARATUS BAG IS NOW AVAILABLE!!

The Stampin’ Up! Year-End Closeout Sale is going on now!! Remember: Some items are last-chance and limited-inventory, and everything is available only while supplies last!

The full list of retiring items are located in the online store here. Remember that all retiring items are only while supplies last! So be sure to get your last minute Holiday Catalog favorites before they’re gone for good!

Keep in mind that some of the individual pieces of the bundles will be carried forward into the Occasions and Annual Catalogs but the bundle pricing will go away. So pick up any of those bundles that you’re wanting before the prices go up on January 3!

The discounted items are located in the online store here. There are a few overstock items from the Annual Catalog that have been discounted along with some of the retiring items, so go take a peek and grab those deals before they go away!

Let me know if you have any questions. Have fun shopping!

Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Update!!

Stampin’ Up! has updated the Clearance Rack with lot of new goodies! Yay!!! Head over there speedy quick to get your hands on some great deals. But hurry!! Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last!

Click here to head over to my online store to shop those great deals now!! Have fun shopping!

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December 16-31 Host Code: 9HNPAN4T

All My Love 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148576] $11.00	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534] $37.00	Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies [141489] $27.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75
Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551] $35.00	Suite Season Specialty Washi Tape [148079] $8.50	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Big Shot [143263] $110.00	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $40.00	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pad [147140] $7.50

Peaceful Poinsetta

December 13, 2018 admin

Welcome! Happy you stopped by. Today’s card is created using the Peaceful Poinsetta stamp set. I love coloring (guess I am still a little girl at heart), so this was a fun card to create.

My inspiration comes from the Paper Players Challenge for this week.

The card starts with a base of Call Me Clover card stock, cut 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″. The mat is Real Red and is cut 4″ x 5-1/4″. It is popped on the card base using Stampin Dimensionals after the art piece is adhered using Multipurpose Glue.

The art piece was stamped on a panel of Whisper White Thick card stock using the Peaceful Poinsetta stamp set and Memento Black Ink. Stampin’ Blend pens in Real Red, Call Me Clover and Daffodil Delight were used to color the art piece. Basic Jewel Rhinestones were colored with the Real Red Stampin Blend pen and then popped on the art piece. The Happy Birthday greeting is from a Thinlits Die. It was cut then glued back to the negative space left. Some of the cuts were popped out to reveal the Real Red mat behind.

The inside sentiment is stamped in Real Red ink on a panel of Whisper White — cut 5″ x 3-3/4″ that has been adhered to a Real Red mat, cut 5-1/4″ x 4″ using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. The holly art is stamped in Memento Black Ink and then colored using Stampin Blend pens in Real Red and Call Me Clover.

That’s it for today. My hope is that you like the card, found encouragement and inspiration for your own creations and that you will visit again. Have a great Thursday.

STAMPIN’ UP! YEAR END CLOSEOUT SALE GOING ON NOW & STAMPARATUS BAG IS NOW AVAILABLE!!

The Stampin’ Up! Year-End Closeout Sale is going on now!! Remember: Some items are last-chance and limited-inventory, and everything is available only while supplies last!

Let me know if you have any questions. Have fun shopping!

Craft & Carry Stamparatus Bag Available Now!

A tool as beloved and important as the Stamparatus deserves its own special treatment. And what better way to treat your most versatile stamping companion than by giving it its own special carrying and storage solution. Introducing the Craft & Carry Stamparatus Bag!

The bag is available now! You have two options: Ordering just the bag or ordering the Stamparatus and the bag together.

Click here to head right over to my store to start shopping all of the Stamparatus items available now!

It’s a great bag and a must have if you own the Stamparatus or plan to get one!

Interested in Joining Us?

December 1-15 Host Code: A96AVM9S

The 2019 Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration starts January 3, 2019 … are you ready?

Has your catalog arrived. You are going to love the stamp sets in the Occasion catalog and freebies from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. Make your list so you will be ready to order on January 3, 2019.

For each $50 order you can choose one product from the Sale-A Bration Catalog:

EXAMPLE

If you spend $50, you can choose one free level 1 item
If you spend $100, you can choose one free level 2 items, or you can choose 2 level 1 items.
If you spend $150, you can choose three level 1 products or one level 1 product and one level 2 product. Plus with the $150 you will receive additional product of your choice from Stampin Up

Here is just a sample of one of the free items from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

Ask for a Stampin’ Up! gift certificate for Christmas so you can order just what you want come January.

Stampin Up Product List for This Card

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle [149962] $48.50	Humming Along Cling Bundle [150621] $42.25	Call Me Clover 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146969] $8.50	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102482] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084] $7.50	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends [147935] $9.00
Call Me Clover Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147282] $9.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Amy’s Inkin’ Krew December Blog Hop– “Celebrate”

December 11, 2018 admin

Happy Tuesday everyone! How has the weather been where you are? Here in Georgia we have had rain, rain, rain and more rain. We have a wedding this week-end and it is outside, so here’s to hoping that the weather is good, at least no rain.

It’s that time again for our team blog hop. Be sure to check out all the blogs, this is a talented group and you will find lots of inspiration. Our theme for the month is “Celebrate”. We do have lots to celebrate this month–4 family birthdays, a wedding, Christmas, 3 friends birthdays, one being one of our team member Linda Richenberg. Enough chatter, let’s get on with the hop!

I have been seeing these one sheet wonders that people are making, and of course, I wondered how many cards can I get out of one 12″ x 12″ piece of DSP, so that is what you are seeing today One Sheet Wonders. I even have a strip that I didn’t get cards made and will do so later, so I can say I used the entire piece of DSP.

You can see the individual cards at the bottom of the post after the listing of the blog participants. It was fun making these cards. I have put the measurement of the DSP used for each card with the card. You can see the piece I had left after making 11 cards. Now that I have done this, I have to try it again with a different DSP and different designs. Many of the design layouts are very similar but it means I used a larger piece of paper for those cards.

Have fun as you hop on over to visit the rest of the Krew’s blogs and see what a bunch of talented ladies they are. It will be worth your while. Clicking on the “Next” button will take you to Sue Prather and the”Previous” button will take you to Karen Ksenzakovic . You can also click on the individual names.

DSP 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″; Swirls & Curls TIEF and Quilt Top TIEF 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″

DSP 3-3/4″ x 5″ cut diagnoally. Cable Knit TIEF

DSP 5″ x 3-3/4″ cut diagnoally and then cut in half; Holly TIEF

DSP 5″ x 3-3/4″ cut diagnoally; Holly TIEF

DSP 1-1/2″ x 4-3/” ; Swirls & Curls TIEF

DSP cut diagnoally 5″ x 3-3/4″; Quilt Top TIEF

DSP cut diagnoally 5″ x 3-3/4″; Cable Knit TIEF

DSP 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″, Holly Embossing Folder, Noel Framelits Die

Interested in Joining Us?

You ask What is Sale-A-Bration? It is only the biggest sale of the year from Stampin Up. You can earn free, that’s right, I said FREE products when you place a qualifying order. Many products are exclusive to Sale-A-Bration. You can order from the Annual or Occasions catalogs or from the Clearance Rack online.

For each $50 order you can choose one product from the Sale-A Bration Catalog:

EXAMPLE

If you spend $50, you can choose one free level 1 item
If you spend $100, you can choose one free level 2 items, or you can choose 2 level 1 items.
If you spend $150, you can choose three level 1 products or one level 1 product and one level 2 product. Plus with the $150 you will receive additional product of your choice from Stampin Up.