Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Simple Stamping Challenge Featuring Animal Outing Stamp Set

Hello, my crafty friends. The theme for the March Simple Stamping challenge is BIRTHDAYS - my favorite! Products for this month's simple stamping card may include stamps, ink, and paper (including Designer Series Paper!). My card is a super easy, handmade card that you will be able to recreate with just about any birthday stamp set that you have in your craft supply arsenal!

#simplestamping
The card base is a side fold (cut 5.5 x 8.5, scored at 4.25) Rich Razzleberry cardstock. The next layer is a 5.25 x 4 piece of the beautiful Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper. The embellishment build is a Whisper White square, backed with another square of Rich Razzleberry cardstock, simply stamped with the "wild" animals from the Animal Outing Stamp Set and the birthday wishes sentiment from the FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set, Sending You Thoughts.

This is really a simple card and I hope you will give it a try! I colored the images using the Watercolor Pencils, however, you could use whatever coloring method you enjoy!

As always, thank you for stopping by my blog today! Feel free to leave a positive comment below with a trail to find you so I can find your creations out on the "www" - I look forward to it.


Stamp On!!

Sandy

sandee904@yahoo.com
sandee904.stampinup.net | sandee904.blogspot.com
Facebook: stampinwithsandee | Instagram/Pinterest: sandee904


SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All the supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store.

Stamps:
Animal Outing Stamp Set • Item# 151281 
Sending You Thoughts Stamp Set • SAB p. 11, Item# 152297

Ink:
Neutrals Collection Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad • Item# 147113 
Brights Collection Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad • Item# 147098 
Subtles Collection Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad • Item# 147104
Regals Collection Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad • Item#  147091 
Watercolor Pencils • Item# 141709

Paper:
Lily Impression Designer Series Paper • SAB p. 5, Item# 152284)
Regals Collection Rich Razzleberry Cardstock • Item# 115316 
Basics Whisper White Cardstock • Item# 100730 

I would appreciate it if you use the host code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store, however, do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD). If your order is $20 or more, and you would like to receive an instruction sheet with dimensions and detailed instructions for this card, please send me an email with a request for the "Animal Outing 0320" Instruction Sheet.

SALE-A-BRATION - FREE IS FUN!!
(January 3 - March 31, 2020)

Sale-A-Bration ("SAB") is Stampin' Up!'s way to thank its customers and demonstrators.

  o  SHOP - For every $50 spent on any Stampin’ Up! products (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. There’s no limit! Choose something amazing for free with every $50 purchase, or spend $100 for additional options! I have a brochure for you too. (Watch for even more exclusive FREE Sale-A-Bration items coming March 3!)

  o  HOST - Place a party order or personal order over $300 to earn the exclusive Little Ladybug Stamp Set for FREE. (It is the cutest EVER!)

  o  JOIN - In addition to building your own Starter Kit by picking $125 worth of products for just $99, you will also receive for FREE!
      • A new Mini Paper Cutter (only availble to new demonstrators/not available for purchase)
      • A 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper sampler
      • Your choice of any stamp set offered in current catalogs (host sets and Sale-A-Bration sets excluded)

(I would love for you to join my team! Message me for complete details.)
Third Release announced on Tuesday (yesterday, March 24) and you will not want to miss these current product freebies. SAB ends on March 31st. Message me your email address for a copy of the flyer.

PAPER PUMPKIN NEWS

Hope you were able to subscribe in time for the (anniversary edition) March Paper Pumpkin kit. Be sure to Like and Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by April 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

ADD THIS TO YOUR TUESDAY TO DO LIST

#1 - Check out the Clearance Rack every week to find some great opportunities to collect retired/discontinued Stampin' Up! product. Oh my goodness, The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is still on the Clearance Rack, available for purchase at 15% off. If you need more information on Stampin' Up!'s product medley, message me for the flyer showing everything that is included in the medley.

MINI CATALOG
(January 3 - June 2, 2020)

If you placed an order from me over the past year, you likely have already received a copy of the 2020 Mini Catalog (formerly known as the Spring Occasions Catalog) in the mail. If you did not receive one, please contact me immediately and let's fix that. If you do not already have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and send you a copy of your very own. Chock full of inspiration and ideas. 

As always, if you have any questions, or need assistance, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Paper Crafting Blog Hop - Piece of Cake

Hello, my crafty friends. Welcome to the March Paper Crafting Blog Hop! I am participating in this blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Sandra Roberts' blog (great project, Sandra!). Welcome one and all.

This month we are breaking away from featuring only Sale-A-Bration products and branching out to include products from all the catalogs with an emphasis on "Happy Birthday." For my card, I am using the Piece of Cake Stamp Set and Cake Builder Punch (Annual Catalog), paired with the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper ("DSP," Mini Catalog). And I was having so much fun, I made two cards. Check them out.

The card base is an A2 side fold (cut 5.5 x 8.5, scored at 4.25). The first layer is Basic Black Cardstock (cut 5.25 x 4) and the second layer is Smoky Slate Cardstock (cut 5 x 3.75). The DSP, which comes in a 6x6 pack, is strategically cut (2 x 6, then cut down to 2 x 5, creating three 2 x 1 pieces) in order to create the pieces for my second card. To make my "cake" so tall, I stamped the image twice and, after punching out the image, I cut them apart to create this "wildly" tall birthday greeting.

I borrowed the word "Wild" from Animal Outing and "Have A" from the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Lovely Day. The color schemes coordinate with those listed on the DSP: Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay, Terracotta Tile, and Grapefruit Grove.

Both of these birthday cards are really quick and easy and would have qualified for this month's Simple Stamping challenge as they could be made without the punch or the die cut. Please come back next Wednesday to check out my Simple Stamping project. You can also search #simplestamping to see literally hundreds of examples of quick and easy cards by Stampin' Up! demonstrators across the globe.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I sure hope you have enjoyed my card. Leave a comment below with a trail to find you so I can see your creations. Do not forget to check out the great project by our next blog hopper, Sue McDonald.

This is a full list of our bloggers this month and their links in case you find yourself off track:

Shirley Merker
Tracy Held
Sue Boerner
Sandra Roberts
Sandy Ward  [YOU ARE HERE]
Sue McDonald
Arlene Carter
Anastasia Radloff
Annette McMillan


Stamp On!
!

Sandy

sandee904@yahoo.com
sandee904.stampinup.net | sandee904.blogspot.com
Facebook: stampinwithsandee | Pinterest: sandee904


SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All the supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store.

Stamps:
Piece of Cake Stamp Set • Item# 148610 

Ink:
Brights Collection Pacific Point Ink Pad • Item# 147098 
Brights Stampin' Write Markers • Item# 147157 
 * Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape 
   (Note: I used Blackberry Bliss, but Gorgeous Grape woud work)
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad • Item# 132708 

Additional Ink for Card #2:
2019-21 In Color Classic Ink Pad Terracotta Tile • Item# 150086 
Brights Collection Bermuda Bay Ink Pad • Item# 147096
2019-21 In Color Stampin' Write Markers • Item# 150079
 * Terracotta Tile 
2018-20 In Color Stampin' Write Markers • Item# 147159
 * Grapefruit Grove

Paper:
Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper • Item# 151313 
Brights Collection Bermuda Bay Cardstock • Item# 131197 
Neutrals Collection Smoky Slate Cardstock • Item# 131202 
Basics Whisper White Cardstock • Item# 100730 
Basics Basic Black Cardstock • Item# 121045 

Additional Paper for Card #2:
2019-21 In Color Classic Cardstock Assortment • Item# 149703 
 * Terracotta Tile

Tools/Accessories:
Cake Builder Punch • Item# 148525
 * These images 
Stitched Rectangle Dies • Item# 148551*
 * You could just as easily use a straight cut rectangle (1.5 x 3.5)

I would appreciate it if you use the host code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store, however, do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD). If your order is $20 or more, and you would like to receive an instruction sheet with dimensions and detailed instructions these cards, please send me an email with a request for the "Piece of Cake 0320" Instruction Sheet.

SALE-A-BRATION - FREE IS FUN!!
(January 3 - March 31, 2020)

Sale-A-Bration ("SAB") is Stampin' Up!'s way to thank its customers and demonstrators.

  o  SHOP - For every $50 spent on any Stampin’ Up! products (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. There’s no limit! Choose something amazing for free with every $50 purchase, or spend $100 for additional options! I have a brochure for you too. (Watch for even more FREE Sale-A-Bration items coming March 24! - Third Release)

  o  HOST - Place a party order or personal order over $300 to earn the exclusive Little Ladybug Stamp Set for FREE. (It is the cutest EVER!)

  o  JOIN - In addition to building your own Starter Kit by picking $125 worth of products for just $99, you will also receive for FREE!
      • A new Mini Paper Cutter (only availble to new demonstrators/not available for purchase)
      • A 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper sampler
      • Your choice of any stamp set offered in current catalogs (host sets and Sale-A-Bration sets excluded)

(I would love for you to join my team! Message me for complete details.)

PAPER PUMPKIN

Hope you were able to subscribe in time for the March Paper Pumpkin kit. Be sure to Like and Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by March 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

ADD THIS TO YOUR TUESDAY TO DO LIST

#1 - Check out the Clearance Rack every week to find some great opportunities to collect retired/discontinued Stampin' Up! product. Oh my goodness, the Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is still on the Clearance Rack, available for purchase at 15% off. If you need more information on Stampin' Up!'s product medley, message me for the flyer showing everything that is included.

NEW MINI CATALOG
(January 3 - June 2, 2020)

If you placed an order from me over the past year, you likely have already received a copy of the 2020 Mini Catalog (formerly known as the Spring Occasions Catalog) in the mail. If you did not receive one, please contact me immediately and let's fix that. If you do not already have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and send you a copy of your very own. Chock full of inspiration and ideas. 

As always, if you have any questions, or need assistance, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :) 

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

February Paper Pumpkin Alternate Project

Hello, my crafty friends. This week, as I promised, I have designed a super cute and easy handmade card using the beautiful stamp set from the February Paper Pumpkin kit, Lovely Day. This month's kit coordinates with the Happy Birthday to You Stamp Set (item 152308) - a Sale-A-Bration item which you can earn FREE with any $50 purchase. More details on Sale-A-Bration follows below in the business section.

The card base is Whisper White Cardstock. The second layer is Old Olive Cardstock (3.25" x 4") stamped along the left edge with the stamp that coordinates with the image of a slice of birthday cake and makes this cute trim! The embellishment build is a large scallop circle die of Rococo Rose Cardstock and the beautiful flower image from the Lovely Day stamp set, inked in coordinating Rococo Rose, and die cut with one of the large layering circle dies.

The second card in the picture is similar, however, I have colored the flower with Stampin' Write markers. Maybe I should have used Stampin' Blends since it was such a large image, but I kinda like it! What do you think?

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I sure hope you have enjoyed my February Paper Pumpkin alternate card. Please leave a comment below with a trail to find you and your creations!


Stamp On!!

Sandy

sandee904@yahoo.com
sandee904.stampinup.net | sandee904.blogspot.com
Facebook: stampinwithsandee
Instagram/Pinterest/Twitter: sandee904

SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All the (alternate) supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store. Click HERE to link to my online store for additional coordinating products to this month's Paper Pumpkin.

Stamps:
Happy Birthday to You Stamp Set • Item# 152308 (SAB)
 - Alternate sentiments

Ink:
2019-21 In Color Classic Ink Rococo Rose • Item# 100531
 - Ink Spot included in the Kit!
Regals Collection Old Olive Classic Ink • Item# 100531
Neutrals Collection Crumb Cake Classic Ink • Item# 121029

Paper:
2019-21 In Color Cardstock Assortment • Item# 150880
 (Rococo Rose)
Regals Collection Old Olive Cardstock • Item# 100702 
Basics Whisper White Cardstock • Item# 100730 

Tools/Accessories:
Layering Circles Die Collection • Item# 141705 

I would appreciate it if you use the host code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store, however, Do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD)! If your order is $20 or more, and you would like to receive an instruction sheet with all the dimensions and detailed instructions for this card, please send me an email with a request for the "February Paper Pumpkin Alternate 0320" Instruction Sheet.

SALE-A-BRATION - FREE IS FUN!!
(January 3 - March 31, 2020)

Sale-A-Bration ("SAB") is Stampin' Up!'s way to thank its customers and demonstrators.

  o  SHOP - For every $50 spent on any Stampin’ Up! products (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. There’s no limit! Choose something amazing for free with every $50 purchase, or spend $100 for additional options! I have a brochure for you too. (Watch for even more exclusive FREE Sale-A-Bration items coming March 3!)

  o  HOST - Place a party order or personal order over $300 to earn the exclusive Little Ladybug Stamp Set for FREE. (It is the cutest EVER!)

  o  JOIN - In addition to building your own Starter Kit by picking $125 worth of products for just $99, you will also receive for FREE!
      • A new Mini Paper Cutter (only availble to new demonstrators/not available for purchase)
      • A 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper sampler
      • Your choice of any stamp set offered in current catalogs (host sets and  Sale-A-Bration sets excluded)

(I would love for you to join my team! Message me for complete details.)

PAPER PUMPKIN

Hope you were able to subscribe in time for the March Paper Pumpkin kit. Be sure to Like and Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by April 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

ADD THIS TO YOUR TUESDAY TO DO LIST

#1 - Check out the Clearance Rack every week to find some great opportunities to collect retired/discontinued Stampin' Up! product. Oh my goodness, The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is still on the Clearance Rack, available for purchase at 15% off. If you need more information on Stampin' Up!'s product medley, message me for the flyer showing everything that is included.

NEW MINI CATALOG
(January 3 - June 2, 2020)

If you placed an order from me over the past year, you likely have already received a copy of the new 2020 Mini Catalog (formerly known as the Spring Occasions Catalog) in the mail. If you did not receive one, please contact me immediately and let's fix that. If you do not already have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and send you a copy of your very own. Chock full of inspiration and ideas. 
As always, if you have any questions, or need assistance, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :) 

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Easy Handmade Card Featuring Vase Builder Punch

Hello, my crafty friends. I have been trying to use punches more and more in my stamping so this week I decided to use the stamp set and punch inspired by our Million Sales Achiever Mary Fish - Varied Vases Stamp Set and Vase Builder Punch. Let's take a look at this super easy, handmade card.

The card base is a top fold (cut 5.5 x 8.5, scored at 4.25) in Sahara Sand cardstock. The embellishment build is two coordinating dies from the Layering Squares collection, but they could easily be two straight-edge squares (cut 3x3, 2.5x2.5). The vase and flowers are punched from a scrap of the 2019–21 in color DSP / Pretty Peacock. The sentiment is stamped on Whisper White with Pretty Peacock and hand cut. I love this! 

Now I did not stamp a background using coordinating ink, but you sure could if you like. Instead, I dressed up this card with two in color Faceted Dots along the top, left edge (and two hard-to-see smaller dots centered on the vase), and a short strip of scrap Pretty Peacock with a hand-cut flagged end.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I sure hope you have enjoyed my Vase Builder card featuring the Varied Vases Stamp Set. I would love it if you would give this card a try, maybe even in another in color or use the other coordinating stamp set - Vibrant Vases. Take a picture of your card to share with us all. Please leave a comment below with a trail to find you so I can find you and see your creations.

Lots and lots of business discussed below, please keep reading after the supplies list.


Stamp On!!

Sandy

sandee904@yahoo.com
sandee904.stampinup.net | sandee904.blogspot.com
Facebook: stampinwithsandee
Instagram/Pinterest/Twitter: sandee904

NOTE: My apologies for my followers looking for an alternate Paper Pumpkin card/project. My schedule was not kind to me and did not allow craft time for my regularly scheduled first Wednesday project featuring an alternate card/project using product and stamps from the February Paper Pumpkin kit. Please return next Wednesday to find out what it might be!

SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All the supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store.

Stamps:
Varied Vases Stamp Set • Item# 146644 
 • Alternate - Vibrant Vases Stamp Set • Item# 148656 

Ink:
2019-21 In Color Classic Ink Pretty Peacock • Item# 150083 

Paper:
Neutrals Collection Sahara Sand Cardstock • Item# 121043 
2019-21 In Color Cardstock Assortment • Item# 150880 
 (Pretty Peacock)
Basics Basic Black Cardstock • Item# 121045 
Basics Whisper White Cardstock • Item# 100730 

Tools/Accessories:
Vases Builder Punch • Item# 147275
2019–21 In Color Faceted Dots • Item# 149607
Layering Squares Die Collection • Item# 141708


I would appreciate it if you use the host code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store, however, Do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD). If your order is $20 or more, and you would like to receive an instruction sheet with all the dimensions and detailed instructions for this card, please send me an email with a request for the "Vase Builder Bunch 0320" Instruction Sheet.

SALE-A-BRATION - FREE IS FUN!!
(January 3 - March 31, 2020)

Sale-A-Bration ("SAB") is Stampin' Up!'s way to thank its customers and demonstrators.

  o  SHOP - For every $50 spent on any Stampin’ Up! products (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. There’s no limit! Choose something amazing for free with every $50 purchase, or spend $100 for additional options! I have a brochure for you too. (Watch for even more exclusive FREE Sale-A-Bration items coming March 3!)

  o  HOST - Place a party order or personal order over $300 to earn the exclusive Little Ladybug Stamp Set for FREE. (It is the cutest EVER!)

  o  JOIN - In addition to building your own Starter Kit by picking $125 worth of products for just $99, you will also receive for FREE!
      • A new Mini Paper Cutter (only availble to new demonstrators/not available for purchase)
      • A 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper sampler
      • Your choice of any stamp set offered in current catalogs (host sets and  Sale-A-Bration sets excluded)

(I would love for you to join my team! Message me for complete details.)
PAPER PUMPKIN

Hope you were able to subscribe in time for the February Paper Pumpkin kit. Be sure to Like and Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by March 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more! It is our 7th anniversary of Paper Pumpkin and to celebrate there will be a 2d stamp set included. YAY!!

ADD THIS TO YOUR TUESDAY TO DO LIST

#1 - Check out the Clearance Rack every week to find some great opportunities to collect retired/discontinued Stampin' Up! product. Oh my goodness, The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is still on the Clearance Rack, available for purchase at 15% off. If you need more information on Stampin' Up!'s product medley, message me for the flyer showing everything that is included in the medley.

NEW MINI CATALOG
(January 3 - June 2, 2020)

If you placed an order from me over the past year, you likely have already received a copy of the new 2020 Mini Catalog (formerly known as the Spring Occasions Catalog) in the mail. If you did not receive one, please contact me immediately and let's fix that. If you do not already have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and send you a copy of your very own. Chock full of inspiration and ideas. 

As always, if you have any questions, or need assistance, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :)