Latest Post

See both sides of your designer paper with this cool fun fold card; video tutorial too!

The Last Chance list has been out for almost 2 weeks now; things are going fast!  Do you have everything you want from this sale?  Remember it's while supplies last! 

Save

Also note that some prices are going up. The cost of business is increasing world wide; as I'm sure you've noticed when shopping.  Here's a chart showing some of the price changes in the upcoming new Annual Catalog. 

Save

Now on to the projects! 

I shared these neat cards on last week's Live video. I love it when you can show off both sides of our pretty designer papers! 

Save

This card uses almost half of a 12 X 12" piece of designer paper; but it truly makes the most of your printed paper. 

I chose the Pretty Prints DSP from the Annual catalog.  It includes 4 colors; Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay, Evening Evergreen and Blackberry Bliss. It's on the retiring list now and discounted to $8.40 instead of $12.  See it here. 

Save

It's quite an easy fold to make.  You make a few score lines and then trim off the top at an angle; then add that trimmed piece to the bottom edge.  Watch the video to see how it's done.  

Measurements: 

• Card base 4 ¼” X 5 ½”
• DSP 5 ¼” X 12” score at 2”, 4”, 8” & 10”. Mark at 2 3/8” and cut off to 4” mark
• White front square 2 1/4", inside 3 3/4" X 5" 
• Front square layer 2 1/2"

Save

 

I chose the Kind & Sincere stamp set for my greetings.  I think the mixed font and wide range of phrases is fabulous.  Unfortunately it is on the retiring list. It's now $15.60 instead of  $26. 

Save

 

Click here or below to watch this week's Live video. 

**Don't forget to follow me here on Facebook or subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 

~~~

April Specials:

Save

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: SYZD4PH2 or SFHU3WMT

Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

Save

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

All Posts

• The Retired List is here; while supplies last! See which colors are coming back and which are leaving

  March 29, 2023

  ---

  Stampin' Up! just released the retiring list and we now know which of our colors are leaving us.  Remember these items are while supplies last!  

  There is a sale on some of the retired products but the discount will not kick in until April 4th.  

  Save

  Here's the Annual Catalog retiring list: Download 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance Products_US Landscape

  And here is the Spring (January-April) retired list Download January-April 2023 Mini Catalog Last Chance Products_US Landscape

  Save

  
  

  They announced they would do a color refresh with the new Annual catalog this year.  This keeps our color line fresh, on trend & up to date.

  Watch this fabulous video on our new color line!!
  

  Here's the list of retiring colors:

  • Soft Suede
  • So Saffron 
  • Blushing Bride
  • Mint Macaron
  • Pear Pizzazz
  • Pacific Point
  • Rich Razzleberry
  • Mango Melody
  • Bermuda Bay
  • Merry Merlot
  • Sahara Sand

  Save

  
  

  Returning Colors:

  • Fresh Freesia!!!!
  • Misty Moonlight!
  • Berry Burst
  • Blueberry Bushel
  • Lemon Lime Twist
  • Lost Lagoon
  • Pretty Peacock

  ~~~

  March Specials:

  See the new Online Exclusives here! 

  *current host code: EWJYEGFV

  Get a free class kit with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

  Save

  Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

  Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Regency Park with the Baby Wipe technique!

  March 29, 2023

  ---

  During March our Flowerbug's Team has been focusing on using re-inkers.  I hadn't played with the 'baby wipe' technique for awhile.  I chose the Regency Park suite when creating this cute card: 

  Save

  It might not show up well here but the White greeting die-cut is 'caught' and held in place by the larger die & the outer two corners of flowers. These dies fit together perfectly!  *you can see the dies in the photo below; the bottom most label nestles into the largest one with flowers on two edges. 

  Here's the Sentimental Park bundle as well, with the greeting & die-cuts. This bundle was one of my first purchases from the Spring catalog and I've used it a lot! 

  Save

  The other bundle in this suite is the Petal Park bundle seen here. It includes the stamp set & coordinating flower punch. I used the solid flowers on the middle right for my baby wipe technique and added the outline flowers (top right) in Black. 

  Save

    I had a die-cut dotted background piece (from Dots & Spots here) among my 'extra's and thought it would work well for my background. 

   

  Save

  What supplies do you need for the Baby Wipe technique?  

  1. A baby wipe or two
  2. At least 2-3 colors of ink refills
  3. A stamp and card stock

  Success tips for the 'Baby Wipe' technique:

  • Choose colors that work well together.  I tend to choose 3 of my favorites like yellows with pinks, blues with greens, purples with blues etc.
  • Pick a stamp with a solid image; lots of rubber.  An outline image will not show your colors well.
  • Fold the moist baby wipe into an ink pad; I use at least 4 layers. 
  • Drop multiple drops of each color in each area. For example – 4 drops of yellow, move over a bit, 4 more drops of yellow etc.  Then fill with the second color in the same manner. Fill in any empty areas with the 3rd or last color. 
  • When inking your image stamp it in your 'baby wipe' handmade ink pad multiple times, trying to keep it in the same place as much as possible. Moving the image around too much can muddy your colors. 
  • Huff the image and stamp!  

  Here's the inside of my card; I added a few more of the multi-colored punched flowers. 

  
  

  Save

  My colors include Polished Pink, Daffodil Delight and Mango Melody.  

  Save

  ~~~

  March Specials:

  See the new Online Exclusives here! 

  *current host code: BFE4C2KM or EWJYEGFV

  Get a free class kit with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

  Save

  Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

  Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Need a new Stampin’ Up! Catalog? Plus an accordion fun fold card with video & free project sheet!

  March 28, 2023

  ---

  It's an exciting time for those who love Stampin' Up! products….. the new 2023-24 Annual Catalog can be seen online tomorrow (Wednesday) by current Demonstrators.  

  We get to see the newest 2023-25 In Colors, which current colors are leaving, which colors are filling in our color lines (it usually includes some returning In Colors and some brand new colors)! 

  Save

  
  

  Wednesday I'll be announcing which colors are leaving along with the retiring list of the current/retiring Annual catalog products so you stay informed.  Remember that these retiring items are while supplies last.  Do NOT WAIT to order.  I have many people who are disappointed that they missed ordering items they really, really wanted. 

  Save

  *If you do not have a current Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and want a new Annual Catalog let me know by Thursday, March 30th.  They are free to my current customers (those who've ordered from me within the past 6 months) or just $5 for me to send you one.  You can pay via PayPal or Venmo. 

  ~~~

  The last Monday of each month I have a 'Stamp with Me' Live on my Facebook page here.  A day or so before the Live I share the project we're making so those who want to stamp along with me can do so.  Others can watch and create later.  

  After the video I provide a post where everyone who makes the project can share their version.  All who do are entered in a drawing for a free prize from me.  Click here to see all of the Floating Panel cards from February's Live.  

  This month I chose another fun fold card – an accordion card that really shows off both sides of your Designer Paper!  

  Save

  I used the Awash in Beauty designer paper seen here.  I also used the True Beauty bundle as well. See it here. 

  Save

  The greeting tag is a die-cut from the Tailor Made Tags seen here.  The ovals are from the Framed Florets dies seen here.  

  I created a free project sheet for this card too. Download Accordion DSP card project; March 2023

  Here are the measurements:

  • DSP 5 1/4" X 11 3/4" – score at 1 3/4", 4 3/4" and 7 3/4".  
  • Card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" 
  • inside stamped layer 2" X 5 1/4" 

  Save

  
  

  I added an inside White layer to stamp and sign on. I used Melon Mambo & Old Olive markers to ink the flower bud image before I stamped and die-cut it.  

  Save

  
  Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.  

  ~~~

  March Specials:

  See the new Online Exclusives here! 

  *current host code: BFE4C2KM or EWJYEGFV

  Get a free class kit with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

  Save

  Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

  Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.