Thursday, December 26, 2019

Paper, Ink and Stamps for a Quick Painted Poppies Card

  • Stampin' Up! Peaceful Moments Stamp Set
  • Painted Poppies Bundle from Stampin' Up!
  • Check out the assembly video for the December Paper Pumpkin Kit

A quick card using Painted Poppies

Although I have the coordinating dies for the Peaceful Poppies Suite, I've been playing with just the stamp sets in this Suite from the new January-June 2020 Mini Catalog that will go live for customers January 3.  This is another sneak peek so you get an early look at what you can make with the sets in this suite before you drop your hard-earned dollars on new products.  Today's card uses a technique perfect for the little flowers stamp in the Painted Poppies Stamp Set.  Instead of coloring each individual flower, simply stamp the background stamp and leave it at that!  Of course, I wanted a little more color on my flowers so the few that didn't have a colored background from the layering stamp, I quickly filled in with a Mongo Melody Blends Marker. Looking at the photo, the colors are a little darker than I expected.  I may redo the card stampin' off the Pumpkin Pie and Mango Melody as the flowers are a little lost on this version.   
  

Card idea using Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies Stamp Set



I used a Mango Melody base card.  Then the main image is matted with Granny Apple Green.  The main image is Whisper White with the flowers stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.          


Card idea using Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies Stamp Set



The stamp set includes background images that I stamped twice.  Once in Pumpkin Pie and once in Mango Melody.  The large flower images on the bottom of the card is also from the Painted Poppies Stamp Set. It is stamped in Mango Melody.  
   



  
The sentiments are from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set, which is a second stamp set in the Peaceful Poppies Suite.  Each sentiment is stamped on Basic Black Cardstock using Versamark Ink and then covered with White Stampin' Emboss Powder.  Then, the sentiments were heat set using my Heat Tool.  


Sneak Peek of the Stampin' Up! Peaceful Poppies Suite
  

I'm so impressed with the simple cards I can make with just the stamp sets in the Peaceful Poppies Suite.  These cards are just ink, paper and stamps.  (And a little embossing powder).  The suite includes so many great coordinating designer series paper, dies and embellishment, I can't wait to create additional cards using even more products from this suite. You'll love everything you make with this stamp set.   

My current customers who have purchased within the past 6 months have now received their copies of the new January-June 2020 Mini Catalog.  You'll want to add the Peaceful Poppies Suite on pp. 24 of the catalog to your Shopping List.  Customers can begin ordering from the new catalog on January 3, 2020.  If you don't have a demonstrator and want a copy of the new, January - June 2020 Mini catalog, contact me.   I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.   

Recipe

  • Stamps: Painted Poppies, Peaceful Moments
  • Ink:   Tuxedo Black Memento, Versamark, Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie,  Light Mango Melody Stampin' Blends,
  • Paper:  Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Whisper White, Basic Black
  • Accessories:  White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Glue 

To learn more about any of these items, click the photo of the items and you'll see more information in my online store.


December Paper Pumpkin:  Something for Everything




If you ordered the December Paper Pumpkin Craft Kit, you'll want to watch the unboxing and assembly video for your December Paper Pumpkin kit just published by Stamping Up.  





When looking for the right sentiments for our cards, it's nice to have choices. The smartly designed December kit includes a 13-sentiment stamp set -- giving you tons of ways to let loved ones know you care!.  The 12 full-sized, beautifully designed cards (plus envelopes) are suited for everything from wedding to birthdays and anything in between.

Watch the video above for tips on assembling your December Paper Pumpkin Kit.


Coming Next Month from Paper Pumpkin: L-O-V-E



Paper Pumpkin's first kit of 2020 is all about L-O-V-E..  Whether you want handmade favors for Valentine's Day, a bridal shower, or a remarkably romantic wedding, the January kit has everything you need to help you celebrate your favorite friendships and love stories.


January Paper Pumpkin Kit -  I'll Bee Yours:

  • 20 treat bags + 10 mini cards and envelopes
  • card size:  3" X 3"
  • Treat bag size:  3-1/4" X 4"
  • Super-versatile; easy to make
  • Coordinating colors:  Crushed Curry, Highland Heather, Mint Macaron, and Rococo Rose
  • Order Deadline:  January 10
  • Coordinating Product:  Heart Punch Pack (item 151292; $34.00 USD) from the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog.  Both punches coordinate with the heart stamp in the kit

Order January Paper Pumpkin Kit now:  

   
 Order Paper Pumpkin now



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






Sunday, December 22, 2019

Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! for Dazzling Christmas Cards

  • Elegant Holiday Card using Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set
  • Pick up your favorites from the Clearance Rack

Final Christmas Card of the Season

Today's card uses the Beautiful Boughs Bundle, which is one of the Bundles that will carry over to next season.  Yeah!  I love this set.  It it beautiful alone, and I've used it with so many other Christmas sets and it always adds so much dazzle as a background or accent.  And the divine ribbon?  Where did that come from?  It was hiding as part of the Come To Gather Ribbon Combo Pack. It adds such a stunning touch to this simple card.   
  




I used a Crumb Cake basecard to begin my card.  Then I began stamping pine bough images from the Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set  onto another layer of Crumb Cake.  I used Versamark ink and then covered the ink with White Emboss Powder, and heat set the images with my Heat Tool.        




The sentiment is also from the Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set.  I stamped it onto a piece of Whisper White using Crumb Cake ink.  Then I used the Beautiful Boughs Dies to Die Cut the sentiment.    I tied a bow using the Crumb Cake ribbon in the Come To Gather Combo Ribbon Set and wrapped it around the White embossed Crumb Cake Layer.  Then I added Dimensionals to the sentiment and added it to the face of the card.  
   



  
Because the Peaceful Boughs bundle will carry over to next year's catalog, I'm saving this card as I know I'll be making more of these to use next year.  So I'll purchase extra ribbon combo packs so I'm sure to have what I need.  

If you don't yet have Peaceful Boughs, you might consider purchasing the Bundle now, while you can still receive the Bundle price.  After January 2, you'll still be able to purchase the Peaceful Boughs stamp set and the Beautiful Boughs Dies, but not at the bundle price; only as individual items.  Save now, while also adding Clearance Rack items to your order. 

New catalogs have been shipped to all of my current customers, who purchased within the last 6 months.  If you don't have a demonstrator and want a copy of the new, January - June 2020 Mini catalog, contact me for a copy of the new catalog.   I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.   

Recipe

  • Stamps: Peaceful Boughs
  • Ink:   Versamark
  • Paper:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White
  • Accessories:  Beautiful Boughs Dies, Come To Gather Ribbon Combo Pack, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Glue 

To learn more about any of these items, click the photo of the items and you'll see more information in my online store.



Up to 60% off - Clearance Rack




A great time to craft is over the holidays, when you finally have some well-deserved down time.  Craft alone. Or, craft surrounded by those you love.  Just like fond memories of traditional cookie-baking, crafting with loved ones will leaving you with warm, wonderful memories you'll cherish forever.  

Great values remain for you to find on the recently refreshed Clearance Rack in my Stampin' Up! store! 

 Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Refresh


There are so many great values on the Clearance rack right now.  Some of my favorites are the retired Embossing Folders.  I often find that a customer will want an older Embossing Folder that just retired, shortly after its sold out.  We spend weeks searching eBay, Etsy, and Demonstrator Facebook Buy-Trade-Sell sites looking for these folders.  Pick up your favorites now, while they are on sale.  

Visit the Clearance Rack and see how much you can save now.

Shop and Save:
  • Supplies are limited
  • Discounts up to 60%
  • Combined with other Stampin' Up! items on the same order.
  • Include your favorites from the 2019 Holiday Catalog carryover list, including Year-End Closeout items.   
  • Stampin' Up! Demonstrator can add Clearance Rack items to your new catalog pre-order.  You receive your Demonstrator discount on Clearance Rack items as well the savings on these retired items.
Give yourself a great Christmas Gift.  With savings like these, there's no better time to order.

 Place an order now
    



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


Quick Links:  


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