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

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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. :)

Fun Handmade Birthday Card Using Animal Outing Stamp Set

(Edited for publication on August 1, 2019)

Hello, my crafty friends. Here's a fun handmade birthday card using the Animal Outing stamp set (AC p. 102) and a fun technique I saw in a recent video by fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator Tami White.

I made this super cute card for my nephew's super cute son's birthday. The pull tab is a 2" wide by 6" long strip of Soft Suede card stock fed through a hole in the top layer using the Classic Label punch. It is pretty simple even though it appears to be complicated. (My apologies for using the retired Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper. I couldn't resist.) 

If you would like a detailed instruction sheet to help you recreate this card, please send me a message and I will respond with a list of dimensions and product guide.


Stamp On!!

Sandy

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BUSINESS:

All the supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store. Please use the August Host Code found (below or) on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store. If you are interested in the detailed instruction sheet with measurements, please send me an email or contact me on Facebook after placing your $20 or more order through my online store. Do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD)  -- you are still eligible to receive the detailed instruction sheet if your order was placed through my online store.

Time to use those Bonus Days coupons you earned last month! The coupon codes can be used on any type order from August 1–31.

Extra, Extra! The promotion so nice, we named it twice. From July 1 until August 31, join my team - members will receive an additional $30 to put toward products in their Starter Kit. Then you will receive an EXTRA BONUS, a $10 coupon code the following month.

How about that July Paper Pumpkin kit. Wowzer right! Now don't miss the August Paper Pumpkin kit. 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 August 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

If you placed an order from me last year, you received a copy of the new 2019-20 Annual 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 get a copy of your very own. Chock full of inspiration and ideas. As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance whatsoever, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :) 

So Hoppy Together Stamp Set for Valentine's Day

Hello, my crafty friends. Welcome to the January Paper Crafting Monthly Blog Hop! I am participating in this blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from the United States, Canada, Australia and United Kingdom! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Elizabeth Green's blog. Welcome one and all. 

The theme for our blog hop this month is to feature any one of the amazing free products from the new Sale-A-Bration catalog in our projects. (I hope you have received your catalog. It is fabulous!) I really fell in love with the cute little frogs from So Hoppy Together Stamp Set (p. 15), and I thought this juggling frog on a unicyle would make a perfect Valentine's Day card.

The Gingham Gala 6x6 Designer Series Paper (in Lemon Lime Twist) and the Gingham Gala Adhesive-Back Sequins (in Grapefruit Grove) are found on pages 34-34 of the new 2018 Occasions Catalog. So pretty. This card also features hearts and the sentiment from the Meant to Be Stamp Set/Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies Bundle (p. 6).

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! Show this Sale-A-Bration stamp set So Hoppy Together some LOVE today. Leave a comment below with a trail to find you so I can see your creations.

Please check out the projects of the participating Stampin' Up! demonstrators - click on the "Next" button below to visit Terri Stewart's blog.

Shirley Merker 
Tracy Held
Sue Boerner
Sue McDonald
Anastasia Radloff
Elizabeth Green 
Sandy Ward [YOU ARE HERE]
Terri Stewart
Tracey Gouraud
Katie Johnson
Darla Roberts
Sandra Roberts

Stamp On!!

Sandy
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BUSINESS:

All the supplies used in this card can be ordered through my online store. Please use the hostess code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store. Do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD).

How awesome is the January Paper Pumpkin kit that coordinates with the Animal Expedition Suite (AC pp. 26–27)? This kit is going to make some spectacular Valentine's Day projects. And, did you know that purchasing a 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin prepaid subscription is the easiest way to instantly earn FREE Sale-A-Bration rewards. Message me for full details.

As always, it would be my pleasure to be your demonstrator if you do not already have one. I would love to share a copy of the 2018-19 Annual Catalog, the 2019 Occasions Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Catalog with you. Message me if you are interested, if you have any questions, or need any assistance whatsoever.

Easy to Make Handmade Card Featuring Animal Outing Stamp Set and Animal Friends Thinlits

Hello, my crafty friends. Hope you enjoyed the August blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from all over the United States, United Kingdom and Canada! I had loads of fun creating my pet themed card using Animal Outing Stamp Set.

I have been slacking in posting my projects the last two weeks, but this week I thought I would share a quick card using the rhino from the Animal Outing Stamp Set and the stone image from the Animal Friends Thinlits Dies. This bundle is featured in the Animal Expedition Suite found on p. 27 of the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog.

This card was super easy and will be super easy to recreate. You will see that I used the leaf punch which carried over from last year's Holiday Catalog that was paired with the Painted Harvest stamp set found on p. 139 of the 2018-19 annual catalog. I could have done the peek-a-boo method like my Blog Hop card, however, I decided instead to use the Layering Squares Framelits Dies. If you need any measurements or additional information for recreating this card, please feel free to message me.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! Leave a comment below with a trail to find you so I can see your creations.


Stamp On!!

Sandy
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BUSINESS:

Holiday Catalog is live today - September 5, 2018!!

Dashing Along Host Promo:  Host a Holiday catalog event during September 1 through September 30 and earn the fun (and FREE) exclusive Dashing Along Designer Series Paper with a minimum $250 USD in sales.

Customer Appreciation: Be sure to redeem your Bonus Day Coupons that you earned on purchases in August on your order this month. Message me if you have any questions.

September Hostess Code is CFZ4JESQ. Please use this code unless your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD). Message me if you have questions. I will be closing the order on Friday, September 28.

September Paper Pumpkin kit has a "spooky" theme (and PURPLE!!) Be sure to subscribe by September 10th. I look look forward to seeing your creations!

In October 2018, Stampin’ Up! will turn 30! The convention will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando this November. Do you know how you can go? Join my team so that you are eligible to attend.

As always, it would be my pleasure to be your demonstrator if you do not already have one. I would love to share a copy of the new 2018-19 Annual Catalog with you. Message me if you need information on how to receive a copy of the new 2018-19 Annual Catalog, have any questions, or need any assistance.

August Blog Hop Featuring Animal Outing and Animal Expedition DSP

Hello, my crafty friends. Welcome to the August Blog Hop! I am participating in another blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from all over the United States, United Kingdom and Canada! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Darla Roberts' blog. Welcome one and all.

The theme for our blog hop this month is Anything Pets. This was a challenge for me. Even though I have a dog and two cats, I do not have any dog or cat stamps. I do have the cat punch, but I recently used it on a card for the June Blog Hop. (Click Here to check out my June post.) I could have used the Jars of Love stamp set (for the fish -- cute idea, right?), but I thought the new Animal Outing bundle (which includes the Animal Friends thinlits for a 10% discount when you purchase both) would work well for an anniversary card. This sentiment is perfect!

I made a peek-a-boo window using the Starburst punch and a Circle punch to highlight two frogs on a branch from the Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper (DSP).  A sprinkling of hearts in Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist using the Cookie Cutter Builder punch really show the LOVE in this card. Absolutely love the trim along the left edge made from the leaf die cut. I don't know if you can tell from the photo that some of the leaves are partially cut. I just love it!

I hope you have enjoyed my card today. Leave a comment below with a trail to find you so I can see your creations.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! Make sure you keep hopping along to see all the other great projects. Click on the "Next" button below to visit Sarah Keerie's blog.

This is a full list of our bloggers this month and links:

Shirley Merker, US

Elizabeth Green, CA

Sue Kremer, US

Darla Roberts, US

Sandy Ward, US  [YOU ARE HERE]

Sarah Keerie, UK

Anastasia Radloff, US

Sue McDonald, UK

Stefanie Seaver, US

Emilie Poncelet, CA

Rhonda Waechter, CA

Bow wow, meow, oink, squawk, and ribbit . . . . .

Stamp On!!

Sandy
#StampinUp30

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BUSINESS:

August Hostess Code is 92Z9KZWD.  Please use this code unless your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD). Message me if you have questions.

Customer Appreciation:  During the month of August, for every $50 (excluding shipping/handling/taxes), Stampin' Up! will give you a $5 coupon toward your purchases in September. I would be delighted to tell you all about it. Message me for details.

Looking forward to seeing your creations using the August Paper Pumpkin kit!!  You will not believe the September Paper Pumpkin kit.  Think purple!!

In October 2018, Stampin’ Up! will turn 30! The convention will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando this November. Do you know how you can go? Join my team so that you are eligible to attend. Message me for all the details.

As always, it would be my pleasure to be your demonstrator if you do not already have one. I would love to share a copy of the new 2018-19 Annual Catalog with you. Message me if you need information on how to receive a copy of the new 2018-19 Annual Catalog, have any questions, or need any assistance.

Sneak Peek Animal Outing

I want to introduce you to one of the goodies from my goodie bag I received at Onstage 2018 in Atlanta -- Animal Outing. This stamp set is from the Animal Expedition Suite that will become available when the 2018-19 Annual Catalog goes live on June 1.

The recipients of my card recently became parents of their first child, a baby boy! I am so happy for the lucky parents. I decided to make a 3x3 card to accompany my gift. It is a relatively simple watercolor card. I used the smooth coloring Watercolor Pencils (Early Espresso, Old Olive, Pacific Point) and a Blender Pen. I used my favorite Dapper Denim card stock and ink. I will really miss this in-color when it retires on May 31.

Now for some business.

The Paper Pumpkin deadline is May 10. Hope you decide to subscribe to this awesome kit program. If you don't subscribe already, there is special pricing for signing up for Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10. Creativity Starts with Paper Pumpkin -- get 50% off for two straight months.  You have to sign up by May 10. Use the code SAVEFIFTY0418. I would love to see what you have done with your kits.

Last call for retiring products from the Annual Catalog and Occasions Catalog.  Available through May 31 or while supplies last. Normally all stamp sets are available until very close to May 31, but all ribbon and accessories are first come, first serve and will not be replenished once the supplies are depleted. If you need a retiring list, message me.

As always, it would be my pleasure to be your demonstrator if you do not already have one. Message me if you have any questions or need any assistance.

April's hostess code is NE24A473. The order will close on Monday, April 30th. Please use this code unless your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards.


Stamp On!!

Sandy
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