Thursday, July 30, 2020

Paper crafting projects I've received from other Dmeonstrators

  • Sample Cards from Swaps
  • An Extra Month to Create Holiday Cards - new catalog coming!
  • Earn $5 coupon codes for each $50 you spend in July

Stampin' Up! Creative Inspiration


I've participated in several swaps lately, and I wanted to share some of the darling cards I've been receiving from other talented Demonstrators.  I have many more to show than those I selected for today's post, so stay tuned for more.  Its such a blessing when life gets hard, to have my Demonstrator friends around me.  These friendships range far and wide.  But no matter the distance, our friendship means we're never really apart.  I can not even image what today would be like if it were not for the friends I've made over the years through Stampin' Up!. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun.   Links to blogs have been provided (when available) for more details.
        







Arrange a Wreath and Wreath Builder Dies








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The cards are all made with Stamp Sets and products from the Stampin' Up! annual catalog.  You'll love creating projects with these sets, and your friends and family will enjoy feeling special when they receive one of your heartfelt, handmade cards, using these samples for inspiration.  Add these products to your Shopping List today.


To learn more about any of these items, click the item below to visit my online store.
  

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An Extra Month to Create Holiday Cards


My customers who have ordered in the past 6 months will soon receive the August-December 2020 Mini catalog in their mailbox. Demonstrators are already placing pre-orders from the entire Mini catalog, and are busy making sample to share with you to see what's coming!  New demonstrators who join between 1 July and 3 August may choose August-December mini catalog pre-order products for their Starter kits and will receive complimentary eight-packs of all current available catalogs and brochures in their Starter Kit.   See my Join my Team page for more info.

Yes.  We are receiving this catalog earlier than last year.  Yeah!  Customers can begin ordering from this new catalog on August 4.  That's almost a month earlier than previous years.  That means you'll have additional time to create Fall and Holiday cards with these lovely,new stamps sets and dies.





If you live in the USA and don't have a demonstrator, and want a copy of the new Stampin' Up! August-December 2020 Mini Catalog, contact me.   I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.



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Bonus Days: Earn in July, Spend in August


Don't forget:  Less than a week to earn coupon codes during Bonus Days.   For purchases during July Bonus Days you earn coupon codes to redeem in August to use for merchandise in the upcoming August-December Mini Catalog, or from the current annual Stampin' Up! catalog.  




Here's a refresher on this promotion:  For every $50 USD you spend 1 July-3 August 2020 (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed 4-31 August 2020.  Both customers and demonstrators can enjoy this bonus for shopping in July.  No limit to the coupons you can earn. 

Then beginning  August 4, you'll be able to redeem your coupons.  You can use your coupons towards any item in the current catalogs, or towards a Paper Pumpkin subscription.  I'm going to use mine to purchase a new Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine shown on page 170 of the annual catalog.  I can't wait to try this exciting, new die cutting machine.   Earn your coupons with your purchase today; pick your favorite items in August!

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos, plus you'll receive project ideas and notifications of my upcoming classes. 


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Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 






Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Sneak Peek of Life Is Beautiful Stamp Set from the upcoming Fall/Winter catalog

  • Life is Beautiful Stamp Set
  • July 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit -  July 2020
  • Shop Coordinating July Paper Pumpkin Products & Add on Kit

Stampin' Up! Life Is Beautiful Stamp Set 


I'm using the Stampin' Up! Life Is Beautiful Stamp Set for today's card.    I know it is a little early for Fall cards, but with the August-December 2020 Mini catalog release scheduled for August 4, 2020, I wanted to show you one of the loveliest stamp sets -- in my opinion -- from this new catalog.  Coupled with the Cinnamon Cider In Color Cardstock, there couldn't be an easier card to create.  This stamp set includes several other stamps to use with the tree and you'll find find ways to use it for winter scenes, Halloween scenes, and more.  I used the Woodlands Embossing Folder to create more tree images on my Cinnamon Cider layer.  Many times when a new catalog is released, we focus on the showy collections and stamp and dies bundles towards the front of the catalog.  However, I think this stamp set is worth a quick look as you are planning your order from the upcoming August-December 2020 Mini Catalog.  



The basecard for this card is Basic Black Cardstock.  Then a layer of Cinnamon Cider Cardstock dry embossed using the Woodlands Embossing Folder.  Then, another layer of Basic Black, and the image layer is Very Vanilla.     



The tree trunk, the sentiment and the bird house are all stamped in Cinnamon Cider Ink.  Then the leaves are stamped in Pumpkin Pie and stamped off in Pumpkin Pie.  I used my Stamparatus to position the tree trunk and sentiment so that I could stamp the at the same time, as I made several of these cards for a card swap.  The leaves stamp was placed on a clear block and stamped several times to cover the top of the tree as well as the ground. The sentiment is from this stamp set, and the set includes two additional sentiments 



A couple of 2020--2022 In Color Enamel Dots in Cinnamon Cider were added to the upper corner to add interest to the card.


    





You'll see more samples on page 51 of the upcoming August-December 2020 Mini Catalog, which many of you have already received.    Add this stamp set to your Shopping List today. You can begin ordering August 4, 2020.

If you live in the USA and don't have a demonstrator and want a copy of the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog or a copy of the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog, contact me.   I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.
      

Recipe

  • Stamps: Life is Beautiful
  • Ink:  Cinnamon Cider, Pumpkin Pie
  • Paper: Basic Black, Cinnamon Cider, Very Vanilla
  • Accessories: 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots, Woodlands Embossing Folder, Stamparatus, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals

To learn more about any of these items, click the item below to visit my online store.





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July 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit Assembly Video 


If you ordered this month's Paper Pumpkin Kit, you'll find an assortment of supplies you can use to decorate nine postcards, coordinating envelopes and tealight bags in your kit.  The video, below, will help you quickly assemble your kit.  If your browser doesn't show the video, click here.  







But the fun doesn't stop with the post cards and tealight bags.  With the 24 traditional card bases and envelopes included in the Summer Nights Add-On (available while supplies last), you can use the remaining pieces from your Summer Nights kit to create even more summer crafts.  

Watch the video below for fun ideas for using your kit.   Or visit the Paper-Pumpkin Facebook site for more ideas and samples of alternative ideas for using your kit.  

To order the Add-On:

Summer Nights Add-On:  Purchase the Summer Nights Add-On while supplies last.  Item 154973 | $10.00 USD 

For more products that coordinate with this kit, check out these products:





A quick note:  If you're still waiting for your kit this month, you can track delivery by checking the shipping number on your account on Stampin' Up!.  Some shoppers have noted that their kits are later this month.  Mine was about 6 days later than normal.  Be aware that both UPS and the Post Office have experienced heavier loads than usual.  Additionally, the Post Office has cut overtime, and UPS is not guaranteeing delivery dates.  Please be patient.



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Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos, plus you'll receive project ideas and notifications of my upcoming classes. 


Quick Links:  


Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
dje-ross@swbell.net
281-851-9530