One Last Card using Color and Contour Stamp Set

Hello my crafty friends. The new catalog is live now (May 1) and chock full of awesomeness. The card today uses the retiring (retired) Color and Contour stamp set and dies. Hard to say why I really like this stamp set, but I think number 1 is the way the flowers are not perfect. And the dies are so fun. Go online now and find your fun!!

This is a portrait A2 card: full sheet of 8 1/2" x 11” cardstock, cut in half at 5 1/2", score at 4 1/4" and burnish for a crisp edge. Use the scallop edging die to create the scallop edge. The mat is from the Gorgeous Gingham 6x6 DSP, also retiring (retired), and save a short strip for the inside edge.

RANDOM THOUGHTS:  This is a fun way to change up a portrait card.

I (HEART):  Using up more of the little pieces of the Gorgeous Gingham 6x6 DSP. I will be hoarding this paper for as long as I possibly can! 😊

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I hope my project has inspired your creativity. I would love to see what you have created. 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

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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All of the supplies used to create this card are now retired, but of course, you could recreate this card easily with other supplies you already have on hand.

Placing an Order? Awesome! Thank you so much. If your product purchase is less than $150, I would appreciate it if you would use this month’s host code (found on the side bar of my blog or on my Facebook page). This code will help me with supply costs for workshops and classes. Don’t use the host code if your order is $150 or more so that you may enjoy the perks of Stampin’ Rewards!

If your order is over $100, you might want to consider becoming a demonstrator and take advantage of all the opportunities provided by Stampin’ Up! Click here or private message me in your favorite method of communication so I can relay all the details for you to make an informed decision!

ACTIVE CATALOGS

2024-25 ANNUAL CATALOG – NEW!!

(May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025)

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! Message me to make arrangements for your own copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for access to a virtual copy of the catalog.)

Birthday Card Featuring Sentiment from Biggest Wish Stamp Set

Hello my crafty friends. Check out this birthday card…this is one of my favorite techniques for a quick background with pizzazz. The sentiment is from the Biggest Wish Stamp Set. It is a great go-to sentiment set, but it is on the retiring list. Be sure to check out the Last Chance Sale to pick up your favorites before they are gone.

This is a landscape A2 card: full sheet of 8 1/2" x 11” cardstock, cut in half at 5 1/2", score at 4 1/4" and burnish the top side for a crisp edge. The background is created with half inch strips in rainbow colors from my scrap pile. Line up the strips at an angle on a mat of any color, cut  5” x 4”, and adhere using liquid glue so that you can easily move around the strips. Once the mat is totally covered, trim the edges down to 5” x 4”.

RANDOM THOUGHTS:  I sure hope this makes sense because it is super easy and a fun way to use up those scraps.

I (HEART):  After completing the mat, just have fun with the sentiment embellishment. Pull out all your birthday-themed stamp sets and mix and match. 😊

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I hope my project has inspired your creativity. I would love to see what you have created. 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

✂️✂️✂️ #ilovepapercrafts ✂️✂️✂️

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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All of the supplies used to create this card can be ordered through my online store. Here is a list of the main products.

Stamps:

Biggest Wish Stamp Set • Item# 155052 – RETIRING SOON

Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set • Item# 161450 | Bundle Price Item# 161457 – RETIRING SOON

Hooray for Surprises Stamp Set • Item# 162851 | Bundle Price Item# 162858

Ink:

Brights Collection Classic Stampin’ Pad Pumpkin Pie • Item# 147086

Regals Collection Classic Stampin’ Pad Real Red • Item# 147084

Regals Collection Classic Stampin’ Pad Crushed Curry • Item# 147087

Regals Collection Classic Stampin’ Pad Garden Green • Item# 147089

Neutral Collection Classic Stampin’ Pad Night of Navy • Item# 147110

Paper:

Assorted Cardstock Scraps

Tools/Accessories:

Large and Extra Large Circle Punches

Placing an Order? Awesome! Thank you so much. If your product purchase is less than $150, I would appreciate it if you would use this month’s host code (found on the side bar of my blog or on my Facebook page). This code will help me with supply costs for workshops and classes. Don’t use the host code if your order is $150 or more so that you may enjoy the perks of Stampin’ Rewards!

If your order is over $100, you might want to consider becoming a demonstrator and take advantage of all the opportunities provided by Stampin’ Up! Click here or private message me in your favorite method of communication so I can relay all the details for you to make an informed decision!

ACTIVE CATALOGS

2023-24 ANNUAL CATALOG – RETIRING SOON

(May 2, 2023 - April 30, 2024)

The Last Chance Sale runs through April 30, while supplies last. Message me for a copy of the carryover list or the retiring list to make your plan. (Click the link on the sidebar for access to a virtual copy of the catalog.)

2024 MINI CATALOG – RETIRING SOON

(January 4, 2024 - April 30, 2024)

In addition to the Annual Catalog, the January-April Catalog is also retiring and retiring product is included in the Last Chance Sale running through April 30, while supplies last. Message me for a copy of the carryover list or the retiring list to make your plan. (Click the link on the sidebar for access to a virtual copy of the catalog.)

February Paper Crafting Blog Hop

Hello, my crafty friends. Welcome to the February Paper Crafting Blog Hop! I am participating in this blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from across the globe! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Annette McMillan's blog. Great project, Netty! Welcome one and all.

For this month's blog hop, we are all featuring Sale-A-Bration product in our projects. As you know, there is an awesome collection of stamp sets and paper to select from as your reward for purchases. Today I am mixing it up and have created this super cute card using three Sale-A-Bration products: Berry Blessings Stamp Set (SAB Level 2, pp. 14-15), Punch Party Stamp Set (SAB Hostess, p. 17) and Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (SAB Level 1, p. 7).

I was so excited to earn the Punch Party Stamp Set because there are three coordinating punches: Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch, Double Oval Punch, and the Heart Punch Pack. (After weeks of valentine's cards, I decided to give everyone a break from the hearts today!!) 

Tip: Double punch two of the images with the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch to create the squares!! Don't you love the Rectangular Postage Stamp punch!

The Berry Blessings Stamp Set and Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper coordinate with the Sweet Strawberry Bundle (Jan-Jun 21 MC, p.44, Item# 156214), however, I did not use the bundle on this card.

So, now it is time to check out the great project by our next blog hopper, Maureen Rauchfuss.

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

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held

Annette McMillan

Sandy Ward  [YOU ARE HERE] 

Maureen Rauchfuss

Terri Stewart

Joy Nelson

Sandra Roberts 

Julia Mazur

Nancy Reynolds

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  I hope my project has inspired your creativity. 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.

Be sure to check out the Business News section below - there is lots of information and updates to share, including a discussion on free products from the Sale-A-Bration flyer with each $50 purchase. BUT, all good things must come to an end and these fantastic Sale-A-Bration products will no longer be available after February 28 so time is of the essence!!

Stamp On!!

Sandy

✂️✂️✂️ #ilovepapercrafts ✂️✂️✂️ 

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Stamps:

Berry Blessings Stamp Set* (SAB Level 2, pp. 14-15) • Item# 157613

*Includes the beautiful Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper, which I did not use on my project

Punch Party Stamp Set (SAB Hostess, p. 17) • Item# 155300

Ink:

Regals Collection Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad • Item# 147092

Brights Collection Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Pad • Item# 147095

Brights Collection Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad • Item# 147098

2020-22 In Color Collection Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad • Item# 153118

Paper:

Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (SAB Level 1, p. 7)  • Item# 155225

Regals Collection Blackberry Bliss Cardstock • Item# 133675

Brights Collection Granny Apple Green Cardstock • Item# 146990

Basic Black Cardstock • Item# 121045

Basic White Cardstock • Item# 159276

Accessories/Tools:

Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch • Item# 152709

Double Oval Punch • Item# 156261

1/4" (6.4 MM) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon • Item# 151326

Linen Thread • Item# 104199

Stampin' Dimensionals • Item# 104430

Multipurpose Liquid Glue • Item# 110755

Stampin' Seal • Item# 152813

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 directions, please send me an email with a request for the "Berry Blessings 0221" Instruction Sheet.

Expiring Feb. 28, 2021

BUSINESS NEWS

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!

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2021 MINI CATALOG

(January 4, 2021 - June 30, 2021)

If you have placed an order from me over the past year, you should have received a copy of the new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog (formerly called the Spring Mini Catalog) in the mail. 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.

SALE-A-BRATION CATALOG

(January 4, 2021 - February 28, 2021)

I am sure you all know about Stampin' Up!'s premier promotion -- Sale-A-Bration! If you received the Mini Catalog, you were also on the list to receive the SAB flyer/booklet.

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 access to two upgraded selections!

  o  HOST - Place a party order or personal order over $300 to earn the exclusive Punch Party Stamp Set for FREE. It coordinates with three (3) punches that you might already have in your collection!!

  o  JOIN - In addition to enjoying discounts and the creativity of many Stampin' Up! demonstrators, build your own Starter Kit by picking $125 worth of products for just $99, and you will also receive for FREE an assortment of five of the new 6" x 6" stacks of Designer Series paper (only availble to new demonstrators/not available for purchase!!). I would love for you to join my team! Click "JOIN" or message me for complete details.

BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE COLLECTION EARLY RELEASE WITH EXCLUSIVE DSP + SPECIALTY PAPER

(March 2, 2021 - May 3, 2021 - Customers)

(February 2, 2021 - March 1, 2021 - Demonstrators Only)

SU has announced an early release of this beautiful butterfly collection that will be in the new 2021-22 Annual Catalog. Demonstrators may order this collection now -- this is one of the many reasons you should consider joining my team now! Message me for a flyer with more details.

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