Letter L Challenge Card

 Hey Everybody,

Our letter challenge this week is L-lavender or lime.  I stamped the lavender in 3 different colors of purple. The stamp set I used is a retired set called, Painted Lavender.  I used highland heather, fresh freesia and blackberry bliss for the flowers, then added shaded spruce leaves to accent the flowers. I stamped the sentiment and fussy cut around it then added it to a highland heather piece of cardstock. The sentiment is from Unity Stamps called, Soul Restoration. I used a blending brush to add highland heather ink to the butterfly. The butterfly is from a Stampin' Up! pack called Butterfly Accents. This set has three different sizes of butterflies which easily can be colored. Lastly, I added purple gems to the butterfly as well as clear Wink of Stella.  That verse is one of my favorites.  What I liked about using multiple shades of purple was, I could easily stamp just about anywhere to fill in the flowers. I also chose to stamp in two opposite corners as opposed to a straight line right across the bottom which is what I would typically do. You can see how your eye goes to the corners and is funneled to the center where you see the image and sentiment. There is a natural line of movement. Think about what kind of  stamp you might have that you could stamp in the corners. Then find an image and sentiment to place in the center of your card.  This is another example of stepping out of my comfort zone to try something new or different.  Was it comfortable to do? No, but it makes doing it again, easier next time. Stamps: Stampin' Up!-Painted Lavender, Unity Stamps-Soul Restoration Paper: white, highland heather Paper Size: A2 Ink: highland heather, blackberry bliss, shaded spruce, fresh freesia Accessories: Stampin' Up!-Butterfly Accents, Clear Wink of Stella, Purple Fine Shimmer Gems, blending brush Techniques: two-step stamping, color blending I used lavender ink and a lavender stamp for this challenge. I wonder what I could use for the lavender challenge if I just used lavender colors and no plants or flowers?  Here are some samples from others who participated in this challenge. Well, there you have it, a variety of samples of how to use lavender. What will you do for this challenge? Maybe you'll see a layout you like and use it for your card. Maybe you have a stamp that is similar to one used that you could add to a card. Whatever you do, it's always good to challenge yourself to grow in your hobby of card making and stamping. Thanks for stopping by. Blessings, Sue

There's More-Online Exclusives and 2 New Kits

 Hey Everybody,

Along with a new catalog of items Stampin' Up! has new Online Exclusives and two new kits. Click the link or image to see what's new for Online Exclusives.

One popular suite is the Sweet Old Friends. It has Winnie the Pooh and all of his friends. There are stamps, dies, designer series paper, an embossing folder.

Online Exclusives

167618

SWEET OLD FRIENDS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET

$25.00

167619

SWEET OLD FRIENDS DIES

$33.00

167616

SILLY OLD BEAR 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

$13.00

167631

HUNDRED ACRE WOODS 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER

$13.00

167634

SILLY OLD BEAR SUITE COLLECTION

$130.00

The Suite Collection includes another set of dies that will cut out the words and images. Both sets of dies will cut out images from the designer series paper.

167998

PRETTY PARTY KIT (ENGLISH)

$25.00

 

Product detail

Make your celebrations feel extra special with the Pretty Party Kit! This kit comes with everything you need to create nine cheerful handmade cards. The large coral, pink, and purple balloon designs—accented with sparkling gold foil confetti for a party-ready finish—are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations of all kinds.

DETAILS

- Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs

- Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

- Colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Peach Pie, Very Vanilla

- Also available in French

- Includes gold foil

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

- Pretty Party Photopolymer Stamp Set

- Clear stamp block

- Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Spot

- Step-by-step instructions

- 9 printed envelopes

- Adhesive

167995

SERENE SCENES KIT (ENGLISH)

$25.00

Product detail

Have a card ready when an occasion comes up, whether it’s for Father’s Day, a quick congrats, or a simple thank-you. The Serene Scenes Kit includes coordinating card making materials and a stamp set with sentiments for both the inside and outside, making it easy to pull together something heartfelt. Create clean, simple cards that feature inviting watercolor-feel landscape scenes.

DETAILS

- Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs

- Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

- Colors: Cloud Cover, Fresh Freesia, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Secret Sea

- Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

- Serene Scenes Stamp Set

- Clear stamp block

- Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot

- Step-by-step instructions

- 9 printed envelopes

- Precut paper pieces

- Adhesive

So there you have it, Online Exclusives and 2 new Kits. If you have any questions, let me know.

Last Chance Products

Browse our selection of Last Chance paper crafting products. Additional items are added every other month. These products are available only while supplies last so be sure to buy them before they are discontinued! Discounts vary and are subject to change.

If you haven't check out the Last Chance section in a while, here's a link to do that. These are retiring products. Once they are gone, they are gone.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

It's Finally Here!

 Hey Everybody,

Well, we've finally arrived at the day you've been waiting for; the day you can begin ordering from the new May-August catalog.

Click on the link above  or the catalog image to see the new catalog!

 Here are some updates for May.

May Product of the Month Starter Kit Offer Details: New team members who purchase their Starter Kit from May 5–31 will be able to choose between these two offers: Free 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads with Starter Kit $160 USD | $215 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD (that’s an extra $35 USD | $50 CAD value!) May Paper Pumpkin MAY: SPARKLING CELEBRATIONS SUBSCRIBE APRIL 11–MAY 10  Create bold, celebratory cards perfect for invitations, congratulations, and special occasions. • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes • Precut paper pieces with silver foil • Gem embellishments • Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie Wonderful Scenes Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last! May Classes Monday May 11th at 10  2 spots available Tuesday May 12th at 1  2 spots available Thursday May 14th  2 spots available Friday May 15th 1 spot available How about a challenge card added to this post? Mary's color challenge colors are secret sea, pretty peacock and cloud cover. Dessert was to use designer series paper with other colors if you like. You can find her challenge here.  I stamped the plants at the bottom with sahara sand then I used a blending brush to fill in the light areas. I masked the hill and added the two trees in pretty peacock. I used my stencil and blending brushes for the sky and birds. I stamped my sentiment on designer series paper then used the key tag punch. I added the sentiment with dimensionals. This will go on a dinner tray at a local hospital. Additional Info Keywords: CC1100 Stamps: Stampin' Up-Grassy Grove, Unity Stamp Company-Gretchen Girl Paper: white, secret sea, SU-By The Bay designer series paper Ink: sahara sand, secret sea, pool party, pretty peacock Accessories: Unity Stamps-Drift on Wings stencil, SU-Key Tag punch, blending brushes, post-it note mask Techniques: ink blending, masking, stenciling Take a look at your stamps. What could you make using these colors?   secret sea, pretty peacock and cloud cover Secret sea is a dark blue color while cloud cover is a lighter blue-green color and of course peacock is a dark blue-green color. When I saw the colors I thought, nature so I went in search of trees or stamps with an outdoor theme. How about you? What will you find in your stash for this color challenge? Well, have fun shopping the catalog. If you have any questions, let me know. Remember, classes are next week. Sign up if you haven't already. I also have catalogs, so if you need one let me know. Thanks for stopping by today. Blessings, Sue

Double Vision Inspiration At The Shore Card

Hey Everybody, 

Today I made a card that was inspired by another stamper. The challenge is called, The Featured Stamper. This week's Featured Stamper is Kathy aka kmberger. You can find Nancy's challenge here.  

Here is the card from Kathy's gallery I used as my inspiration. 

I started with a piece of Stampin' Up! Scenic Coast designer series paper that was 4" x 5 1/4". I cut it into 1/2" strips. Keep these strips in order so it's easy to assemble the card. I attached the first strip on the far left, of a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of cardstock. Then set the next strip next to it. I attached the third strip and set another strip next to that. I continued gluing every other strip onto the 4" x 5 1/4" piece of cardstock. The pieces of designer series paper not attached had 5 dimensionals added to the back. They were added where they matched. The important thing is to keep them in the correct order. I stamped the sentiment and boats. I die cut the boats, birds and lighthouse using the Sunset Coast Dies. I added the images to the background and added clear wink of stella to them. I cut the lighthouse free from the circle it was in and added it to the card.  This card is very popular right now. Some are calling in a Double Vision card, while others are calling it an Eclipse Technique card.

Keywords: FS1004

Stamps: Stampin' Up!-Sunset Coast

Paper: white, highland heather, basic black, Stampin' Up!-Scenic Coast designer series paper

Paper Size: A2

Ink: gorgeous grape

Accessories: Stampin' Up!-Sunset Coast Dies, clear wink of stella, dimensionals

Techniques: Double Vision card, die cutting

So, what do you think? I really love this designer series paper. It is a 6" x 6" pack of 48 pieces with an iridescent shimmer on each piece.

Stampin' Up!-Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper-Available May 5th.

SCENIC COAST 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

$17.00   167773

 

167781

sUNSET COAST BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

$55.75

167785

Preorder

SUNSET SPARKLE SEQUINS

$8.50

I hope you like seeing what's coming out in the new catalog May 5th. If you don't have a catalog, let me know. I will also have them to hand out in classes if you need one.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

Say In Touch Challenge

 Hey Everybody,

Jeanette's challenge is to Keep In Touch. Here is the challenge.  

I stamped with Memento tuxedo black ink then colored the image with Copic Markers. The stamp set I used was Hip Hop Honeybee from Unity Stamps. I cut the image panel and the designer paper panel with scallop oval dies. I added the die cut ovals to a piece of designer paper from Impression Obsession called, Vintage Garden Paper Pack. I stamped my greeting from Sunny Studios called, Big Bold Greetings on designer paper and cut it out with the Sunny Studio Snippets dies. I cut out flowers using dies as well. I added the sentiment and flowers with dimensionals. Lastly, I added pink gems to the flower centers.

Keywords: CAS894 bee Unity Stamps

Stamps: Unity Stamps-Hip Hop Honeybee, Sunny Studio-Big Bold Greetings

Paper: white, Impression Obsession-Vintage Garden Paper Pack

Paper Size: A2

Ink: memento tuxedo black, versafine onyx black

Accessories: Sunny Studio-Sunny Snippets dies, pink gems, dimensionals, Copic Markers, Scallop oval dies

Techniques: stamping, die cutting, coloring

Think about the images and sentiments you have in your stash. What would you choose for a card that would keep in touch with someone.

I love that this cutie pie could be used for just about any type of card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I'll see you again soon.

Blessings,

Sue