fruit salad sale-a-bration thank you card

fruit salad sale-a-bration thank you card

by | Jan 22, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper

There is nothing better than FREE stuff!
January and February Stampin’ Up!’s tradition sale called Sale-a-bration is in full swing!

Today’s card uses the Fruit Salad bright and cheery FREE Designer Series paper for a simple stamped card. I also used the To the Point punch with one of the two sets that coordinate with it called Bright Borders for the fun sentiment punch!

Measurements:
BASE: Coastal Cabana CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Granny Apple Green CS: 3 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
scrap for the punch
DSP: 3″ x 5 1/4″

I cut the 6″ x 6″ FREE sale-a-bration paper at 5 1/4″ on the bottom of the patterned paper and then in half at 3″ so I could make two cards with the 3″ x 5 1/4″ pieces!
I adhered the DSP to the Granny Apple Green CS layer.
I wrapped 8 inches of Silver and White Sheer ribbon around the DSP layer and adhered it to the center of the card front and tied it in a know above the DSP.
I stamped one of the borders from the Bright Borders stamp set in Granny Apple Green ink on the coordinating cardstock and stamped the thank you sentiment in the middle of the border.
I punched the sentiment out with the To the Point coordinating punch.
I used a blending brush in the Granny Apple Green ink to burnish and color the edges of the punched out image.
I popped up the punch onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhered it over the ribbon.
I finished the card off with Basic Rhinestone Jewels around the sentiment punch and love how the silver in the rhinestones pulls the silver from the ribbon and coordinates the embellishments together.

Try making a simple card with DSP you already have or better yet use the current hostess code GTWJKUXX and spend $60 in pretax/shipping merchandise and choose your own FREE DSP or other level one item!

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

swap cards

swap cards

by | Jan 17, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s blog post is the accumulation of a couple different swaps, a potluck swap from November and an early bird swap for the new catalogs from December.

This first card uses the returning DSP in the annual catalog called Winter Meadow in a book bind fun fold and the Layering Leaves bundle from Carol S.

This next card from the November swap and Denise W uses the You are Beautiful stamp set and the Frames and Flowers DSP. This offset gate fold is scored at 1 1/4″ and fold the other side in tight using a bone folder. The modern label punch was used for the sentiment.
Robyn M’s card features the Sweet Pea stamp set and a masked circle to highlight the cutest image in the center of the card.
Marie W’s pretty in pink card uses the Pocket Thoughts bundle. The bundle creates a fun pocket and secret message!
This Shaded Spruce card from Susan W. features the Planted Paradise and Wonderful thoughts stamp set and Full of Life DSP, Fern Embossing folder and the Everyday Details Dies.
Judi M’s November swap card uses a new Online Exclusives Otterly Awesome suite in this Circle Wreath card fun fold design.
Andrea U’s Nov swap card uses the Winter Meadow fun fold on Basic Gray cardstock.
December’s early bird swap uses new products from the two new catalogs – Sale-a-bration and January to April 2025.

Sale-a-bration is a time to be able to earn FREE products – this card uses the 6″ x 6″ DSP Toadstool Gardens and the Terrific Toadstools bundle.

This early bird swap from Denise W. features the FREE Friendly Seagulls stamp set and the Timeless Plaid DSP from the new mini in this offset gate fold card.
Veronica S’s December swap card features With You in Mind stamp set.
Lori V’s swap card uses the Hugs for Love Bundle and the Bloom Impressions FREE sale-a-bration DSP.
Marie W’s swap card uses the Birthday Celebration Bundle and the Wildflower Birthday DSP and the 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems and the Eyelet 3D embossing folder.
Lyn L’s swap card features the new Darling Dinos bundle.
The FREE Sale-a-bration Corner in Bloom stamp set and Labeled in Love stamp set from the January to April 2025 mini catalog were used to bring Carol S’s swap card come to life.
Kathi D’s swap card features the Storybook Moments Suite and the Storybook Friends bundle make a sweet thank you card.
This last early bird swap card from Robin C’s features the Terrific Toadstools bundle for this center gate fold card.

There are so many ideas and that is one of the great advantages of demonstrator swaps.

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Corner In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set
[164959]
$24.00
Darling Dinos Bundle (English)
[164735]
$40.50
Friendly Seagulls Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164961]
$17.00
Hugs For Love Bundle (English)
[165738]
$38.50
Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161277]
$24.00
Storybook Moments Suite Collection (English)
[164681]
$155.50
Terrific Toadstools Bundle (English)
[164790]
$38.50
Wildflower Birthday Suite Collection (English)
[164604]
$74.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Bloom Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164944]
$12.50
Friends Of The Ocean 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164684]
$12.50
Storybook Moments 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
[164662]
$16.50
Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164678]
$12.50
Wildflower Birthday 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English)
[166620]
$21.00
Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[162133]
$12.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Bough Punch
[157711]
$24.00
Eyelet 3 D Embossing Folder
[163414]
$10.00
bloom impressions double panel z-fold card

bloom impressions double panel z-fold card

by | Jan 15, 2025 | card samples, die cutting, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, techniques

Today’s card is an easy variation on a simple Z fold fun fold card just by adding two layered panels you get an added look and lots of space to decorate and embellish!

Measurements:
BASE: Shy Shamrock CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″ for inside BASE panel
and (2) 2 1/2″ x 4″ two left BASE panels
Melon Mambo CS: (2) 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
Peach Pie CS: (2) 3″ x 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 2 3/4″ x 4″
scrap for large butterfly die

I grabbed a 4″ x 5 1/4″ scrap of Basic White and stamped the largest butterfly image from the new Beautiful Butterflies bundle in Memento Black ink.
I colored the butterfly with the Peach Pie and Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends markers and then die cut the image.
PAPER SAVING TIP: Whenever you have multiple layers that will be adhered to a surface you can die cut from the middle and reduce the weight of the card and get extra embellishments and dies from the paper that would have been covered!
I die cut four detailed smaller butterflies from the Beautiful Butterflies die set from the middle of the Melon Mambo layers.
(HAPPY ACCIDENT: forgot that the front layer would only be half adhered! See the results at the end LOL!)
Adhere the panel layers together and decorate as you wish.

I die cut one of the Basic White layers with the lattice die from the new Linked Together bundle.

Then I adhered and stamped and decorated with the Beautiful Butterflies bundle!

I adhered the 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP to the inside BASE panel then I adhered the two smaller DSP panels to the two smaller left BASE panels.
I adhered the inside colored cardstock layered panels to the center of the back BASE panel over the 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP layer.
I adhered three Sunny Day Iridescent Dots Embellishments to the front layered panel and adhered it so that it covers the panel on the inside so it is a little surprise when you open up the card!
Make sure that you only place adhesive on the left side of the panel as half the panel will be hanging off the first Z fold panel!
I adhered one last detailed small butterfly die back into the area I die cut that I forgot would not be covered OOPS! but here is my HAPPY ACCIDENT – think it looks like I meant to do it!

Hoping you can turn all of your accidents into happy ones!

Sale-a-bration is in full swing and you can earn FREE merchandise or get an awesome deal on the Starter kit!

My Open House will be moved to next Friday as I am still settling back in from vacation I realized that I did not schedule the e-mail invitation correctly and it did not send to you all! Another OOPS! In my defense my brain is still on island time!

Now go and try this fun fold whenever you get a chance – it is snowing here so that is always a good time to create! Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English)
[164615]
$59.25
Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164608]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115320]
$11.50
Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[163799]
$11.50
Shy Shamrock 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[163795]
$11.50
Bloom Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164944]
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[153112]
$11.00
Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163827]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder
[164614]
$42.00
Linked Together Dies
[164808]
$34.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
[141897]
$9.00
Sunny Day Iridescent Dots
[164696]
$8.00
sale-a-bration is in full swing with simple stamping card

sale-a-bration is in full swing with simple stamping card

by | Jan 8, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

Here is a simple stamping project with some adorably whimsical FREE DSP from the new Sale-a-bration catalog available yesterday. This 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper coordinates with a new bundle in the January to April 2025 Mini catalog called Terrific Toadstools Bundle.
I am using another set from the mini catalog called With you in Mind instead of the coordinating stamp set to show you can use the paper without having to purchase the coordinating set if you do not want and still use it with other sets!

Measurments:
BASE: Granny Apple Green CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 3 1/4″ square
scraps for the flower and leaf images
DSP: 3″ Square cut in half diagonally and then
cut one of the triangles in half to create two smaller triangles. use stack, cut and shuffle technique.

Stamp the large sentiment on the bottom 1/3 of the card front in Granny Apple Green ink.
Stamp the leaf image around the outside of the card edges.
Cut the DSP squares in half and then cut just one of those triangles in half so you have one large and two smaller triangles.
I cut multiple designs of this paper and then shuffled the papers so the designs would be different in each of the triangular spaces.
Adhere to the 3 1/4″ Basic White square layer.
Adhere the Basic White square above the sentiment on the card front.
I added some Sale-a-bration embellishments to finish off the card!

Try this easy stack, cut and shuffle technique with coordinating paper that you have lying around and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
With You In Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164747]
$20.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146990]
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Toadstool Gardens 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164942]
$12.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins
[163484]
$7.50
sale-a-bration catalog is live!

sale-a-bration catalog is live!

by | Jan 7, 2025 | card samples, Sale-a-bration

Sale-a-bration starts today!

January 7th through the end of February you can earn FREE merchandise with every $60 order!

Need a catalog let me know by text or email and I will get them to you or better yet plan on joining me for the Sale-a-bration Open House next Friday, January 17th from 1-3pm at my home! Come pick up the new catalogs, see all the new samples, pick up a few snacks and make some fun projects with new and old friends! We always have a great time – sometimes (often) you all do not want to leave LOL!!! Join us this time for all the fun!

Here are some fun photos from the new catalog!

This level one stamps et on page 3 called Documenting the Day will be perfect for scrapbookers! I love this sweet scrapbooking page!
These next two photos are of page 4 featuring the new Rainbow Celebrations card kit which makes 6 cards 2 of 3 different designs in rainbow themes!
This photo shows projects made with the Fruit Salad Designer Series Paper that you can earn for FREE with a $60 purchase containing 48 sheets of the cutest fruit themed paper!
Another level one stamps set you can earn is called Day to Celebrate and these projects pictured below were made with this set.
The Starstruck emboissing folder enhances the background of the two projects in the picture below and is another level one FREEBIE available to earn!
On page 6 the Friendly Seagulls is a fun whimsical stamp set that is another level one item available to earn!
Toadstool Gardens is a colorful 6″ x 6″ DSP that coordinates with the Terrific Toadstools Bundle in the January to April mini catalog!
This last peek at a level one item is the Bloom Impressions 12″ x 12″ DSP with gorgeous floral patterns to elevate your card making experience for FREE!
Do you want a lot of things?
Consider the starter kit! A great deal just got even better!
Normally $125 worth of merchandise for $99 with FREE shipping now there are two
Sale-a-bration offers
OPTION 1
Your choice of TWO marker sets from the Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments (Brights, Neutrals, Regals, or Subtles) PLUS a beautiful stamp set exclusively designed to work with them called Handmade Designs!
OPTION 2
Your choice of an additional $30 in FREE products!

Let the fun begin! Have questions contact me and we can meet to talk about the possibilities!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie