Encouragement – Page 21 – Stampin with Shirley G

Tea Together

March 8, 2019 admin

I love the looks of this card. It is created using the Tea Together stamp set and the greeting is from the Rooted In Nature stamp set. An easy card, I think, for a beginner, but advanced enough that the most seasoned card maker will like.

My sketch design and inspiration comes from the Stamp, Ink, Paper Challenge 189 for the week.

Cut your Basic Black card base, along with the Whisper White mat for the front and for the inside sentiment. Then cut the black/white panel that is from the Botanical Butterfly DSP. This DSP is free with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration, which ends on March 31. I find it easier if you do all your cutting at once instead of just cutting a piece as you need it.

Adhere the Whisper White panel which has been embossed using the Subtle Textured Impression Embossing Folder (TIEF) to the card base after you have popped the black/white panel from the Botanical Butterfly on it.

Stamp 4 roses from the Tea Together stamp set on thick Whisper White card stock using Versa Mark Ink. One of the roses is for the inside sentiment panel. Sprinkle White Embossing Powder over the Versa Mark Ink and using your heat tool, heat emboss. I like heat embossing when coloring because it prevents the colors from running. Cut the roses out using the Tea Time Framelits Dies (the easy way), I fussy cut because I picked up the wrong stamp set with roses and dies and thought oh, there is not a die for this rose, after fussy cutting, I realized my mistake.

Color the roses using Garden Green and Real Red Stampin’ Write Markers. The roses are popped across the bottom of the black/white checked panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp the greeting in Real Red ink on a scrap of paper. I traced the shape of the stamp for the greeting and fussy cut it also. The greeting was popped in the center of the black/white checked panel using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Using Tuxedo Memento Black Ink stamp the sentiment from the stamp set Strong and Beautiful on a panel of Whisper White card stock. Pop the rose in the lower right corner using a Mini Stampin Dimensional. Adhere the sentiment panel to the card base using Liquid Glue. The card is finished.

That is it for today! Hope you like the card!! Have a blessed day.

Paper Pumpkin Is Turning Six –

YOU ONLY HAVE A FEW MORE DAYS TO BE PART OF THIS CELEBRATION AND RECEIVE A FREE STAMP SET!!!

Paper Pumpkin is turning six and we want to celebrate with you! After all, we could not have shared all these years of creativity if it weren’t for our subscribers.

To celebrate this fun occasion and to thank everyone who supports Paper Pumpkin month after month, we’re offering a specially-designed March kit and a FREE STAMP SET. Oh, yes. You read that right. In March, you will receive TWO stamp sets with your Paper Pumpkin kit.

About the March Kit and FREE stamp set:

We don’t want to give away too much, but here’s a little bit about the March kit! Because it’s our birthday, we decided to create a kit that is perfect for making birthday cards!

The March kit features eight full-sized, mailable cards
Coordinating colors are Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, and Poppy Parade
This kit has an element that is sure to “pop”!
The FREE stamp set is even bigger and better than your typical Paper Pumpkin stamp set and can be used on a variety of crafting projects.

And a few details about the free stamp set promotion:

A subscriber must have an active subscription by March 10, 2019, in order to receive the March kit.
The FREE stamp set coordinates with the March kit but it is not needed to complete the projects.
Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Let me know if you have any questions, can’t wait to see the March kit!!

Questions? You can Contact Me. If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Shop Now button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store.

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March 1-15 Host Code: TAJNNQV4

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Stampin’ Up! Products Used In Making This Card

Tea Together Cling Stamp Set [148779] $22.00	Tea Time Framelits Dies [149697] $0.00	Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Bundle [148353] $72.75	Strong & Beautiful Cling Stamp Set [148732] $25.00
Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622] $0.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084] $7.50
Versamark Pad [102283] $9.00	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Regals Stampin’ Write Markers [147155] $30.00

Card Cuts:

Basic Black Card Stock – 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ and folded on the scoreline — Card Base

Whisper White Card Stock – 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ mat for card front and inside sentiment panel

Botanical Butterfly DSP – 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ focal panel on card front

A Little Hello with Lovely Lattice

March 6, 2019 admin

My card today is created using a Sale-A-Bration stamp set called Lovely Lattice. It is a beautiful stamp and can be yours for free with a $50 purchase.

My sketch design comes from the Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Start with a card base Whisper White card stock.

The next card stock cut is a panel of Basic Black for the mat of the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper (DSP)
Cut a panel of the Botanical Butterfly DSP and adhere to the Basic Black mat.
Adhere the Basic Black mat to the Whisper White card base.
Cut a panel of Basic Black, Whisper White, and Blueberry Bushel card stock.
Adhere the Whisper White panel to the Basic Black panel using Liquid Multipurpose Glue.
Wrap a strip of Pick A Pattern Washi Tape down the left side of the Blueberry Bushel panel, then adhere the panel to the Whisper White panel.
Before you adhere the Blueberry Bushel panel to the Whisper White panel emboss it using the Subtle TIEF.
Once all three of the panels have been adhered together pop it over the Botanical Butterfly panel using Mini Stampin Dimensionals. Cut the Stamipn’ Dimensionals in half so that it only needs a little dimension off of the other panel.
Using the Lovely Lattice stamp set, stamp the image on a panel of Basic Black card stock using Versa Mark ink.
Embossing the image using White Embossing Powder and your heat tool. Embossing the white on black gives for a beautiful image without color, but I chose to color the flowers.
Color the flowers using Stampin’ Blends Markers in Balmy Blue, Pineapple Punch, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, and Lovely Lipstick. Coloring on the black sure gives each color a different color.
Pop the flowers on the Blueberry Bushel panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The flowers appear to be stamped on the Blueberry Bushel panel instead of being stamped on Basic Black and then colored.
Stamp on a scrap of paper the greeting from the Itty Bitty Greeting stamp set. Trim and add a bit of Washi Tape. Pop on the Blueberry Bushel panel.
Add three Basic Jewel Pearls in various spots on the card and the card front is finished.
The inside sentiment panel is left blank for a note. A strip of Pick A Pattern Washi Tape is adhered down the left side so it won’t look so plain.

That’s the card for today. I hope you like it. Visit again soon. Have a blessed day!

Paper Pumpkin Is Turning Six –

YOU ONLY HAVE A FEW MORE DAYS TO BE PART OF THIS CELEBRATION AND RECEIVE A FREE STAMP SET!!!

Paper Pumpkin is turning six and we want to celebrate with you! After all, we could not have shared all these years of creativity if it weren’t for our subscribers.

About the March Kit and FREE stamp set:

We don’t want to give away too much, but here’s a little bit about the March kit! Because it’s our birthday, we decided to create a kit that is perfect for making birthday cards!

The March kit features eight full-sized, mailable cards
Coordinating colors are Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, and Poppy Parade
This kit has an element that is sure to “pop”!
The FREE stamp set is even bigger and better than your typical Paper Pumpkin stamp set and can be used on a variety of crafting projects.

And a few details about the free stamp set promotion:

A subscriber must have an active subscription by March 10, 2019 in order to receive the March kit.
The FREE stamp set coordinates with the March kit but it is not needed to complete the projects.
Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Let me know if you have any questions, can’t wait to see the March kit!!

You can Shop in my online store HERE.
Ready to Join our team? Click HERE for more information.
Want to earn Customer rewards? Click HERE to learn more
Check out the Clearance Rack and save up to 70%.

March 1-15 Host Code: TAJNNQV4

Product List

Lovely Lattice Cling Stamp Set [149730] $0.00	Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667] $36.00	Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622] $0.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75
Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.50	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146968] $8.50	Pick A Pattern Washi Tape [144166] $8.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [148544] $9.00	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00
Pineapple Punch Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147280] $9.00	Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147281] $9.00	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $9.00

Card Cuts:

Whisper White Card Stock:

4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ and folded on the scoreline– Card Base
3-3/4″ x 4-7/8″ inside sentiment panel
3-1/2″ x 4-3/8″ mat for Blueberry Bushel

Basic Black Card Stock:

4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ mat for Botanical Butterfly DSP
3-5/8″ x 5″ mat for Whisper White panel inside
3-5/8″ x 4-3/8″ mat for Whisper White panel on card front

Botanical Butterfly DSP:

4″ x 5-1/4″ mat on card front

Blueberry Bushel Card Stock:

3-3/8″ x 4-1/4″ mat for flowers on card front

Follow Your Dreams and Let It Ride

February 14, 2019 admin

I am using the Let It Ride, Follow Your Dreams and Strong and Beautiful stamp sets for my card today. I have come to really like the Follow Your Dreams stamp set and sure hope that it will carry over to the 2019-2020 Annual catalog.

Inspiration for today’s card comes from Just Us Girls Challenge. It is Trend Week.

I started with a Bermuda Bay card base. I also cut the Delicate Lace decorative strip that is down the left side from Bermuda Bay.

A panel is cut from the Wood Texture Designer Series Paper (DSP) to stamp the greeting and horse. They are both stamped using Tuxedo Memento Black Ink. The horse is then colored using Early Expresso ink and a Blender Pen. The edges of the panel are distressed using the edge of my scissors. The inside sentiment panel is also distressed.

I cut three Dream Catchers from the stamp set Follow Your Dreams. I used a Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet on the back of the Wood Texture DSP so the pieces would be easier to adhere together. By adhering three together it gives dimension so they do not look so flat when adhered to the card front.

The Lacy Edgelit piece is also adhered to the card front using the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet adhered to the back of the Bermuda Bay card stock. After it and the Dream Catcher are adhered to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue the panel is popped on the card base using Stampin Dimensionals. A dot from the Glitter Enamel Dots is adhered to the center of the Dream Catcher.

A panel from the Wood Texture DSP is cut and the sentiment along with the Dream Catcher is stamped in Tuxedo Memento Black Ink. An enamel dot from the Glitter Enamel Dots is adhered to the center of the Dream Catcher.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you find my card to your liking and that you can get inspiration and encouragement for your own creation

New Framelits Dies, New Punch and a New Stamp Set Coming March 1!

Stampin’ Up! has some awesome new products that coordinate with the Sale-a-bration current and upcoming products that will be available for purchase beginning March 1!

Check out the new Framelits Dies that coordinate with the Lasting Lily stamp set, the Hello Cupcake stamp set, the So Hoppy Together stamp set and the Painted Seasons stamp set! The Story Label Punch coordinates with the fantastic new More Than Words stamp set that will also be available March 1!

Card Cuts:

Bermuda Bay Card Stock – 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ and folder on the scoreline

Bermuda Bay Cardstock – 5-1/2″ x 2″ for Delicate Lacy Edgelits

Wood Texture Designer Series Paper – 4″ x 5-1/4″ for card front and 3-3/4″ x 5″ for inside sentiment panel

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Stampin’ Up! Products Used in Creating This Card

Let It Ride Cling Stamp Set [148765] $24.00	Follow Your Dreams Clear-Mount Bundle [148370] $36.00	Strong & Beautiful Cling Stamp Set [148732] $25.00	Delicate Lace Edgelits Dies [147053] $29.00
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $11.00	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131197] $8.50	Glitter Enamel Dots [146934] $7.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [147114] $7.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [147090] $7.50	Blender Pens [102845] $12.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

Painted Seasons with So Hoppy Together

February 5, 2019 admin

Today you get a sneak peek of one of the new Sale-A-Bration goodies, Painted Seasons DSP available February 15. I am also using the So Hoppy Together stamp set, another FREEBIE with a $50 purchase.

Inspiration and design come from the Paper Craft Crew Challenge. I’ve chosen the bottom row—Something New, No Hearts, and Texture. My something new is the new Designer Series Paper that will be available February 15, no hearts in sight and my frog has texture. He’s a cutie!

The card base is Crumb Cake card stock with mats of Poppy Parade and Lemon Lime Twist card stock. The panels are adhered using Liquid Glue.

A background panel is cut using the new Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the Painted Seasons bundle that is available February 15. Three strands of Linen Thread is wrapped around the panel and secured in the back with Glue Dots.

A circle has been cut from Crumb Cake card stock using the Layering Circle Framelits Dies. The frog and butterfly from the So Hoppy Together stamp set are stamped in Tuxedo Memento Black Ink on a square of Whisper White card stock. They are colored using Lemon Lime Twist and Poppy Parade Stamping Write Markers. The frog and butterfly are cut using the dies that are available March 1.

After the frog and butterfly are colored they are popped on the Lemon Lime Twist lily pad which is cut using the Hop on Around Framelits Dies available March 1. The lily pad is then adhered on the Crumb Cake circle and embossed with the Subtle Textured Impression Embossing Folder (TIEF). Gingham Gala sequins are scattered over the Crumb Cake Circle and then the circle is popped on the Painted Seasons background.

The inside sentiment from the stamp set Well Said is stamped in Crumb Cake on a panel of Whisper White that has been matted on a panel of Poppy Parade card stock. A border is added at the bottom from the Painted Seasons DSP.

That’s my card for today, I hope you like it and find encouragement and inspiration for your own creations. Have a blessed day!

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Product List

So Hoppy Together Cling Stamp Set [149725] $0.00	Hop Around Framelits Dies [150073] $27.00	Poppy Parade 8-1/2″ x 11″” Card Stock” [119793] $8.50	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [144245] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [120953] $8.50	Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins [148561] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [147116] $7.50	In Color 2018–2020 Stampin’ Write Markers [147159] $15.00	Linen Thread [104199] $5.00	Brights Stampin’ Write Markers [147157] $30.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00

Card Cuts:

Crumb Cake Card Stock

4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ and folded on the scoreline
3″ square for cutting of circle

Poppy Parade Card Stock

4-1/8″ 5-3/8″ mat for card front
4″ x 5-1/4″ mat for inside sentiment panel

Lemon Lime Twist Card Stock

4″ x 5-1/4″ mat for card front
3″ square for cutting lily pad

Painted Seasons DSP – 3-3/4″ x 5″ background panel for card front

Whisper White Card Stock

3-3/4″ x 5″ inside sentiment panel
3-3/4″ square for frog and butterfly

Dandelion Wishes Loves Botanical Butterfly

December 29, 2018 admin

My card today is a sympathy card and the stamp set is Dandelion Wishes. Even after a loved one is gone, the love they leave behind blows around us like the wind blowing the dandelions no matter the length of time.

My inspiration for the card sketch layout is from CAS(E) This Sketch.

This card is really easy to make but it may look otherwise with all the steps listed. Here are the steps for creating this card:

Whisper White card stock – card base- 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″
Basic Black card stock – mat for Lemon Lime Green Botanical Butterfly DSP – 4-1/8″ x 5-1/8″
Adhere mat to card base with Liquid Glue.
Lemon Lime Green Botanical Butterfly DSP – 4″ x 5″.
Adhere to Basic Black mat using Liquid Glue.
Basic Black card stock – Cut two panels 1-5/8″ x 4″. Mats for butterfly panels.
Botanical Butterfly DSP – Cut two panels 1-1 2” x 3-7/8″. Adhere to Basic Black mat using Liquid Glue.
Adhere these 2 panels to the Lemon Lime Green card front.
Basic Black panel – mat for greeting – cut 1″ x 3-1/8″.
Whisper White panel – greeting panel – cut 7/8″ x 3″
Using Memento Black Ink stamp on a Whisper White panel with stamp from Better Together stamp set. Also, stamp the dandelions blowing from the Dandelion Wishes stamp set.
Adhere this greeting panel to the Basic Black mat panel using Liquid Glue.
Pop the greeting panel over the two butterfly panels on the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Adhere a green heart to the left lower corner of the card front.
Basic Black card stock – cut a panel 4″ x 5-1/4″ mat for sentiment panel.
Whisper White card stock – cut a panel 3-3/4″ x 5″.
Using Memento Black Ink stamp the sentiment using a stamp from the August 2018 Paper Pumpkin stamp set.
Using Lemon Lime ink stamp the dandelions from the Dandelion Wishes stamp set on the sentiment panel.
Adhere the sentiment panel to the Basic Black card stock panel using Liquid Glue.
Adhere these two panels to the inside of the Whisper White card stock.

Products used in creating this card are found at the end of this post. Thank you for stopping by, as always my wish for you is for you to find encouragement and inspiration for your own creations. Visit again!

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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!

Product List

Dandelion Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146747] $20.00	Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141736] $37.00	Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622] $0.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad [147145] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137860] $108.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00