Use the Double Wonder Template to make 11 quick cards! Join me Thursday night!

April 29, 2020

Do you ever planned a stamping session focusing on just a few products? It's easy to get overwhelmed with everything you own. Using this method is actually quite liberating and fuels the creative process. I've started doing that more and more often especially when planning my card kits to go. I pick Stampin' Up! products from the same suite and choose some sketches or layouts for card ideas. the process is so enjoyable this way!

Lately I've been seeing groups of cards using the Double Wonder template and had to try it. It was originally designed by Shannon West from Stampin' Up! It's so clever!! You start out with 2 pieces of 6" X 12" designer paper and using the pieces you can quickly have 11 finished cards!

Look at these! I'll be making these cards Live tomorrow night at 7 pm CT. Join me either here on FB or on Zoom.

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Here are the steps:

Pick out 2 different sheets of 6 X 12" designer paper and 11 card bases. Make sure you have some ribbons or embellishments to match.
Use the template below to cut your designer paper; cutting both at once.
Grab some scraps of White and coordinating colors for punches/greetings.
Cut 4 pieces of layering card stock at 3 1/4" X 5" and one 3 3/4" square for the bonus card. (I used White)
Choose a stamp set & ink to coordinate.
Or use the new Share Sunshine Covid-19 digital download like I did for my greetings. No stamping needed! You can purchase that here. https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-us-ca Price: $12.00 USD
Come back here tomorrow night so we can stamp together.
Or use this link to join via Zoom. *see tips on zoom meetings below https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88215870191

I chose to use the new Ornate Garden designer paper for my cards. Anything goes but a non directional design is best; try not to choose a paper that needs to be north and south.

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Below is the template but click here to download the Double Wonder Designer Paper cards & template

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Zoom meeting tips:

You will need access to a camera and/or microphone to participate.
You may need to download Zoom to join; depending on the device you are using. It's free!
You will be muted when you join to prevent a lot of background noises.
If you'd like to speak you can un-mute yourself you can do so; or press the spacebar.

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Online orders please use this host code for April:

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If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me!

Check out the retiring products below; while supplies last!

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The Last Chance Sale starts Tuesday!! The Stamparatus is already low inventory!

April 2, 2023

Tuesday starts our big Last Chance sale on both the Annual and Spring (January-April) catalogs. However things are already selling out! I wanted to give you a heads up on my favorite tool.

One of the biggest shocker on the retired lists is our Stamparatus seen here. It's already in low inventory!

I am SO SAD that it is retiring. You may wonder why because it's an amazing stamping positioning tool. There are some copyright & legal issues happening that is forcing Stampin' Up! to take it out of their product offerings.

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This means the magnets, grid paper are leaving as well. So if you don't have a Stamparatus yet; get one today! And if you do, I suggest getting a set of magnets here while you can. They're half off starting Tuesday, April 4th.

Here's a video showing you the benefits of a Stamparatus.

And here's another one below on hinge step stamping.

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April Specials:

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See the Jan-Apr 2023 Last Chance list here *sale prices start April 4th

See the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance list here

*current host code: QBQB4TBF or BFE4C2KM

Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above

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Easter Bunny Floating Panel card with a free project sheet & video tutorial!

March 31, 2023
We made this sweet card at my March Card Clubs – it features the Easter Bunny bundle. This bundle is currently unavailable. you can get the Easter Bunny stamp set now but the Bunny punch is returning in May.

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It's a Floating Panel fun fold card; one of my current favorite folds lately. It's both fun to make and easy to create too!

My colors include Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss and Daffodil Delight. Below you'll see the baby version. I gave my gals the choice of Easter or baby.

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The greetings for the baby card are from Charming Sentiments. Click here for the PDF project sheet for measurements & products used.

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I used a variety of products on this card:
- Stamps – Easter Bunny, Charming Sentiments
- Ink – Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss
- Paper – Fresh Freesia, Daffodil, Blackberry Bliss, Basic White, Tea Boutique, Butterfly Kisses, Flowers & More host
- Other – Basic Borders dies, Cane Weave 3D folder, Dimensionals, Brass Butterflies
Do you see his little cottontail? I tore off a piece from a cotton ball and rolled it into a ball. It's adhered with out Multipurpose liquid glue.

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Here are the measurements:
- Card base 4 1/4" X 11" score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2". Scraps for bunny & circle punch. Two strips 1/2" X 1 1/2" for the floating panel hinges
  • DSP pieces four pieces at 1 1/4" X 4"
  • White front square 2 3/4", inside 5 1/4" X 4"
  • Blackberry Bliss square 2 7/8"
  • Greeting strips 3/4" X 3 1/2"
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Here's a tip on the Floating panel: You need just two pieces of card stock about 1/2" X 2 1/2". Fold them in half and adhere to the center fold; one on each side. Your front panel is adhered to this.

*Watch the video below (or click here) where I share the tips on creating this card; it's the second project of 4!

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March Specials:

See the new Online Exclusives here!

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See the Jan-Apr 2023 Last Chance list here *sale prices start April 4th

See the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance list here

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

I have two left! *after that you'll receive a pack of 10 handmade cards!

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Baby Swipe technique with tips & video! Plus retiring lists & colors.

March 30, 2023
They released the retiring lists from the Annual & Spring catalogs yesterday. Here are the lists:

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

*There is a sale on some of these retiring items but the discounts do not start until April 4th.

Here's a graphic on which colors are retiring. Go here to shop and get the items you need before they're gone!

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Sad to say good bye to these colors:
- Soft Suede
- So Saffron
- Blushing Bride
- Mint Macaron
- Pear Pizzazz
- Pacific Point
- Mango Melody
- Rich Razzleberry
- Bermuda Bay
- Merry Merlot
- Sahara Sand
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Which are returning?
- Fresh Freesia!!
- Misty Moonlight
- Blueberry Bushel
- Berry Burst
- Lemon Lime Twist
- Lost Lagoon
- Pretty Peacock
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Have you ever done the baby swipe technique? It's so fun; playing with baby wipes and ink refills is a bit addictive!

I made this card for our March Team swap; the theme was to use a technique involving ink refills.

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My colors include Daffodil Delight, Polished Pink and Black.

Other products used:
- Potted Succulent dies for the greeting die-cut
- Dainty Delight dies – black die-cuts
- Penned Flowers dies for the scalloped edge
- Brass butterflies seen here
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Can you spot the shimmer? I used the Pearlescent paper from the Annual Catalog. See it here.

It was the perfect sheen for this technique as the moist ink did not absorb quickly like it might for regular card stock. Glossy paper would also work well.

After I added the color, I let it dry for an hour or so. Then I textured it with one of the embossing folders in the 3D Basics pack seen here. These are currently out of stock but they'll be back in May.

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Below you can see the difference in my cards; especially the colors. One is soft and subtle and the other more vibrant. This happens as you work with your baby wipe; the first few swipes are bold and the next few are much softer.

Tips for success:
- Fold and roll your baby wipe in a tube. Hold it tightly and add a few drops of ink refills.
- Add each color separately in a row. I tend to add enough for about 1/2" of surface.
- Start swiping off your paper and then onto it. You can do straight swipes or get creative and add curves or swirls. Let dry.
- Shimmery, pearlescent or glossy works best. But you can do it on regular card stock too.
- I suggest you use light to medium colors.
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Notice the colors of the butterflies? I colored the Brass Butterflies with a Polished Pink blends marker for the left card. I wasn't sure I liked it or not so left them uncolored for my swap cards.

Watch the video here or click on the image below to see this technique. It's the last technique I share in the video.

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March Specials:

See the new Online Exclusives here!

*current host code: QBQB4TBF or BFE4C2KM

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See the Jan-Apr 2023 Last Chance list here *sale prices start April 4th

See the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance list here

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

I have three left! *after that you'll receive a pack of 10 handmade cards!

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Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

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