Tuesday, May 07, 2019

Stampin' Up! Good Morning Magnolia Stamp Set {Sneak Peek}

  • Good Morning Magnolia Stamp Set
  • Paper Pumpkin Craft Kits make great Mother's Day Gifts
  • Join us to make Spring Greeting Cards - Class May 11, 2019

Sneak Peek of Good Morning Magnolia Stamp Set

I'm working through the new stamp sets I received on my demonstrator pre-order from the upcoming annual catalog -- a benefit of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator -- and choose the new Good Morning Magnolia Stamp to highlight today as a sneak peek of upcoming new products. You're going to find so many uses for this set and suite of coordinating products.  Its a great example of work Stampin' Up! has already done for you by giving you not only stamps, dies and designer series papers that work together but also Memories and More cards and matching envelopes for both Scrapbooking or Cardmaking, coordinating ribbons, cork embellishments and two new Blends Markers colors--Light and Dark So Saffron--for coloring your Magnolia images.

I used watercolor pencils to color my Magnolia images.  And the new catalog has  a new watercolor pencil assortment, in addition to our existing watercolor pencil set...a bit of a spoiler alert.  The new water color assortment, the new So Saffron Blends and the Good Morning Magnolia suite is another new Suite of products you might as well add to your shopping list, now, because as soon as you start seeing more samples of this set, you WILL want it.  Getting it right away when the new catalog ordering begins on June 4, means you'll have a full Stampin' Up! calendar year to use and enjoy this set, and its likely to be one of the popular sets that will carry over into future new calendar years.  But for now, you'll have to settle for my sneak peek of this set from the upcoming catalog.     


Good Morning Magnolia Image colored with watercolor pencils


The basecard for today's card is Blushing Bride.  Then a layer of Night of Navy.  Then another layer of Blushing Bride, which is the base for the stamped image.      

  


The flower is stamped in Night of Navy, as is the sentiment from the Good Morning Magnolia Stamp set.  I removed the Night of Navy layer and stamped the Magnolia image on both piece of Blushing Bride simultaneously.  Then I added the Night of Navy layer between the two Blushing Bride layers.



I used colored pencils from a new assortment of Watercolor pencils that are included in the new catalog.  Its called Watercolor Pencils #2, which will give us even more colors to use with our Watercolor Pencils Assortment #1, which carried over to the new catalog  I used a White, from the Watercolor Pencils #1 set, and Garden Green and Flirty Flamingo pencils from the  Assortment #2 set.  I'll say a little bit more about this new Watercolor pencils assortment and why I have them already, below.               



The sequin accents on this card are four different colors from the Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins, which carried over from the current catalog. 

Watercolor Pencils Assortment #2 (149014), is a new item in the upcoming
 Annual Catalog.  But you might already have them.


Does the Watercolor Pencils Assortment #2 look familiar to you?  It should.  It was a promotional item that Stampin' Up! provided in the not too distant past.  When I saw the new catalog, I raced to my retired stash, pulled out these watercolor pencils and grinned from ear-to-ear that not only had I hung on to my original set, but I actually had two sets.  Plus, I had given away more of these Watercolor Pencil Assortments sets to my downline one year.  So dash to your old stash, dig around.  And you just might find that you already have the Watercolor Pencils Assortment #2 set.  (See, Dear Husband?  Its not clutter.  I told you I'd use it...someday!  


Recipe


  • Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia
  • Ink:  Night of Navy, White, Garden Green & Flirty Flamingo Watercolor Pencils
  • Paper:  Blushing Bride, Night of Navy
  • Accessories:  Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins

May Paper Pumpkin Kit - Order by May 10



I've been talking about the special May 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit designed by Shelli garner, Stampin' Up!'s founder.  Today, I'm showing you a sneak peek of a card from the upcoming kit, which we made at Onstage as one of our Make and Takes.  I love coming home from OnStage with samples of new products.

Need a Mother's day Gift?  Order A Kit for your Mom and
 one for yourself and enjoy working together on your kits.


These craft kits are different each month, and this month's kit not only reflects the style of Shelli Garner, but also coordinates with our new Free As A Bird stamp set from the upcoming Annual Catalog.  You'll order by the 10th of the month.  Your kit will arrive around the 20th -27th of the month, and then on June 4 you can order the new Free as a Bird stamp set from the new Annual Catalog, when ordering begins, and you'll have plenty of inspiration for using both your May Paper Pumpkin Kit and the new Free As A Bird stamp set.


  • Paper Pumpkin kits are monthly craft kits that you can purchase a month at a time --by the 10th of each month -- or as a 3 month, 6 month or 12 month subscription.
  • These kits are great if you don't have a lot of room to craft or don't have a lot of craft supplies.  Perfect for when you want to make good use of time while in the doctor's waiting room, or while travelling with little room to pack craft supplies.  
  • Too busy one month to make your kit?  We know life happens.  You can place your kit on hold one month and start it again the following month.   
  • You receive all the materials needed to complete your projects, except scissors and glue.  Each kit includes a stamp set, an ink spot, papers, and die cuts, embellishments, and instructions for completing your kit.  Stampin' Up! creates a video each month, as well, to show you how to assemble your kit.  
  • Perfect for gift-giving.  Have you ordered one for your Mother yet?  And order one for yourself as well, so you can make your kits together.
  • Note:  Paper Pumpkin subscriptions do not start automatically.  Once you place your order, you'll receive a Paper Pumpkin code.  To receive the May kit, use your code by May 10.  Go to the Paperpumpkin.com site and enter your code and shipping information.


You'll also find lots of alternative ideas for using your Paper Pumpkin kit each month on Pinterest and Instagram.   

The May kit is a Spring card kit with four different card designs with pre printed envelopes.  It comes in a one-of-a-kind beautiful vintage-designed box.  This is one Paper Pumpkin kit you don't want to miss.  Order now. 


Let's Stamp Spring Greeting Cards - May 11, 2019

This class is an opportunity to make several incredibly beautiful cards that help you say what you truly feel to your good friends and family.  You'll use a wide variety of dies, background stamps. designer series paper, and embellishment to enhance your hand-made cad.  You'll see how fast and easily you can dress up your cards, and how much fun you'll have sending these stunning cards to friends and family.

Show loved ones how much you care by sending these thoughtful, beautiful handmade cards to celebrate special birthdays, let someone know your thinking of them, a thank you, or sending them a beautiful Spring greetings.



Join us for a relaxing Saturday afternoon creating these 6 beautiful cards.  You'll have the opportunity to use a variety of Stampin' Up! products, including one of the sets from the upcoming June annual catalog release,-- a perfect set for all those masculine birthdays, graduations and Father's Day card you need this time of year.    

For a closer look at each project we'll make, take a look at the Meetup Photo album for this class, and register for the class while visiting my Meetup registration site.  The Meetup photo album includes individual photos of each project we'll make.

Class size is limited, so register for this Saturday afternoon  class now.  Your class fee of $28 for these   projects will include precut materials, and embellishments.   Can't make the class?  If you already have the stamps, just order the precut kit and stamp on your own. Register and use your PayPal account to pay.  Or, if you prefer, message me through my Meetup site, and ask me to issue you a PayPal invoice for the class. 

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site and you'll receive notification of my upcoming classes.



Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
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 




Monday, May 06, 2019

Paper Pumpkin April 2019 Alternative Idea

  • Paper Pumpkin Sentimental Rose - April 
  • Alternative Paper Pumpkin Idea
  • Learn about Cling Stamps

Paper Pumpkin - April 2019 - Sentimental Rose

I waited impatiently for my April Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin' Up!  It included a Distinctive style stamp set and I couldn't wait to get my hands on the stamp set.  I haven't even made the kit, yet--but I will.  I grabbed the stamp set and started stamping alternative cards with this beautiful set.  Distinctive stamps are  stamps sets that make it look like you've used a two-step or three-step stamping process to get the look of several colors of ink.  A Distinctive stamp set only takes one stamping to get the same look.  I also wanted an excuse to use a soon-to-retire dragonfly die set called Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies.     




The basecard for today's card is Bermuda Bay cardstock.  Then a layer of Whisper White.  Then another layer of Bermuda Bay plus another layer of Whisper White.      

  


The flower stamp from the Paper Pumpkin April kit was stamped in Bermuda Bay and the leaves were stamped in Garden Green.   In order to align the flowers stamped on the two Whisper White layers, the small Bermuda Bay layer was removed and the flowers and leaves were stamped on the two, layered Whisper White layers.

The sentiment is one of several from the April Paper Pumpkin Kit.  It is also stamped in Bermuda Bay.               



The dragonfly is die cut our of Bermuda Bay cardstock using the  Detailed Dragonfly Thinlit Dies.  Then I covered the dragonfly with Wink of Stella to give it a shimmer.  Its popped up on a couple of Mini Dimensionals.  This card is one of the cards we're making in the May 11 Spring Greetings Card Class.

Paper Pumpkin Kits must be purchased by the 10 of each month, so the April 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit is no longer available.  However, now is a great time to order the Special May 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit.  But you must order it by May 10.  See a sneak peek of what the May kit looks like here.  


Recipe


  • Stamps: Paper Pumpkin April 2019 Kit
  • Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Garden Green
  • Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, 
  • Accessories:  Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies, Wink of Stella, Big shot, Mini Dimensionals

Cling Stamps



The new Stampin' Up! catalog for 2019-2020 will launch June 4.  Stampin' Up! has been transitioning red rubber stamp sets (called clear mount) to red rubber Cling stamp sets since the January Occasions catalog.  Stamp sets offered in clear-mount and /or wood-mount in the existing catalogs will be offered until depleted or until June 4, 2019.  Once a red rubber clear-mount or wood-mount stamp set inventory is depleted -- even before June 4-- red rubber stamp sets will automatically switch to Cling when placing an order for that stamp set.  All carryover red rubber stamp sets will be available in cling medium only, with the exception of background stamps, beginning June 4.  Stampin' Up! will also continue to carry transparent Photopolymer stamps.  However wood stamps will no longer be carried after January 3.

Labeling red rubber cling stamps is a slightly different process than you may be used to.  It is important to follow the instructions with each cling set to assemble red rubber cling labels.  

NOTE:  Once you place the label on the stamp, it is adhered permanently.  Attempting to remove or adjust the label will damage the stamp's foam.

The changes will help your red-rubber Cling stamps stay on your clear blocks without falling off.  However, there are several "best practices" you will want to know about to use Cling stamps successfully.  Watch this video to learn more.






There are instructions for mounting your labels on the inside of each Cling Mount stamp set case.  Its easy.  And you'll love how your stamps adhere to your clear blocks.  Carefully pull up a corner on your stamp set to remove it from your clear block or you will risk pulling the red rubber from the pad.  These new labels really cling!!  I've been using these new Cling sets for about 6 months and I'm loving how much better they cling, with no shifting than our old Clear-Mount.

Clean your blocks with Stampin' Mist.  Avoid alcohol-based cleaners or baby wipes to clean your new Cling red rubber sets as they may damage the "Cling" or leave behind fibers on your new stamps.  Also, avoid using Stazon-Cleaner on your Cling stamp sets.   If Stazon-Cleaner comes in contact with your Cling labels, use Stampin' Mist to remove it.  Clean your Cling Stamps with the Simple Shammy or the Stampin' Scrub.

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site and you'll receive notification of my upcoming classes.



Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
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