Saturday, May 16, 2020

Black and White card idea using Stampin' Up! Under My Umbrella Bundle

  • Under My Umbrella Stamp Set
  • Umbrella Builder Punch will carry over to new catalog
  • Organize with Storage By Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! Under My Umbrella Stamp Set


As I impatiently await the delivery of my preorder from the new, annual Stampin' Up! catalog, I'm using up open paper packets and items set to retire before I begin using new products on their way. I haven't used the Under My Umbrella Stamp Set and coordinating Umbrella Builder Punch very much, so its getting a work out today.  I'm sad to say the cute Under My Umbrella Stamp Set is retiring June 2.  The good news is the Umbrella Builder Punch will carry over to the new catalog, AND, a new coordinating stamp set is part of the new catalog.  For those of you who already have the new annual catalog, the parasol stamp set is on page 44 of the 2020-2021 Annual Stampin' Up! catalog. Bundle pricing on this set ends June 2, even though this punch will carry over to the new Stampin' Up! annual catalog.  You can save 10% if you purchase the Under My Umbrella Bundle before the Under my Umbrella stamp set retires. If there are other bundles you've had your eye on, be sure to purchase them before the release of the new annual catalog. It's all in the Retiring Products information I posted in my recent post.  Order your favorites, including retiring In Colors reinkers for your In Color Stamp Pads before they are gone.





The basecard for today's card is Thick Whisper White.  Then another layer of Whisper White is dry embossed using the Eyelet Lace Embossing Folder.  

Then I selected four different black and white prints from  the Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper that was only available during Sale-A-Bration earlier this year, and used the Umbrella Builder Punch to punch out umbrellas and handles after stamping them with the Under My Umbrella Stamp Set.  




The sentiments from Under My Umbrella Stamp Set and another fom the March Paper Pumpkin Kit, were stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and then die cut using the Stitched Rectangle Dies for one and the Stitched So Sweetly Dies for the other.  I found a roll of Basic Black Bakers Twine in my twine drawer which I used to accent the punched images.  If you want the Under My Umbrella Stamp set before it retires, check it out on the Last-Chance Product list.        






This is such a fun, simple card that goes together quickly when you need a special message for someone you love.  You could easily change the look of the card by using coordinating colored designer series papers for your umbrellas and a matching baker's twine color.  

The new Annual Stampin' Up catalogs will be available to customers June 2, Stampin' Up! is hipping catalogs directly to my customers who have purchased from me in the past 6 month.  My customers will receive their new catalogs mid- to late-May and can begin placing orders June 3.  If you don't have a demonstrator and want a copy of the upcoming Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, contact me.   I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.      

Recipe

  • Stamps: Under My Umbrella, March 2020 Paper Pumpkin
  • Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento
  • Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper (SAB)
  • Accessories:  Eyelet Lace Embossing Folder, Umbrella Builder Punch, Basic Black Solid Bakers Twine, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies,  Dimensionals,  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.



Organize with Storage by Stampin' Up!

If you plan to spend some time organizing your craft space during your time at home, don't forget about Storage by Stampin' Up!  You can customize storage for your ink pads, Blends Markers, Stampin' Write Makers and your accessories, based on your specific needs.



I've been using Storage for about a year now, and I love having Stampin' Pads and Blends Markers at my finger tips, and organized in such a compact, durable, modular way.  Plus, Storage by Stampin' Up! ensures that Stampin' Pads, Stampin' Write Markers, and Stampin' Blends are all stored horizontally, as recommended.  


 
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Download Last-Chance Products & The Retiring Products Lists

  
Have you download these handy Stampin' Up! retiring lists?  You'll also want to review my earlier post on Retiring items that explains why some of the items are on the retiring lists even though they will continue to be carried in the new annual catalog for 2020-2021.


2019-2020 Annual Catalog Retiring Products List

January-June 2020 Mini Catalog Retiring Products List


Get early access to New Catalog Items; Join My Team

  
Now is a great time to join my team as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  You'll be able to see the .pdf of the new catalog instantly, and you'll be able to shop the new catalog pre-order list and add new-catalog items to your Stampin' Up! New Demonstrator Starter Kit Order.  Check out the Join My Team tab on my Website for full details.

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos, plus you'll receive 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 






Thursday, May 14, 2020

Paper Pumpkin Kits are great for gloomy weather or for when you want to Share Sunshine

  • March 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit; No Matter the Weather
  • Spring Splash Stamp Set; one of two stamps sets in the  
  • Order the June Paper Pumpkin Share Sunshine Kit, designed by Sara

No Matter The Weather March Paper Pumpkin


As we anxiously await the special May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit with some of the new  In Color elements, I'm still finishing up the extra Paper Pumpkin Kit I ordered when the refills were offered in March.  The sentiments and images in this kit are so appropriate for right now that I can't stop making cards with this kit.  I often turn the note-cad size card kits into full-size cards, which is what I did with this kit. I saw a version like the card on the right and decided to case it an try another version with wider stripes.  





The basecard for my cards is Petal Pink.  Then I cut the front of one of the note card-size cards with gray clouds into strips and layered them down the front of the card.  I added the boots and flower die cuts from the kit onto Dimensionals and popped them onto the card front.




For the sentiment, I used one of the stamps from the two sets included in this kit and die cut a stitched circle in Whisper White.  I used Basic Gray ink to stamp the sentiment.  To accent the card, I added the Epoxy Raindrops that came with the March 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit.  (Sooo cute)  Then I used the back of the card front, which ended up being a beautiful Whisper White, for the inset inside of my card, where I can write a message.  

Paper Pumpkin kits are such a great tool to have on hand weather you want to make a fast card using the instructions in the kit,  and the video released with each kit, or if you want to get creative and use the kit elements to create alternative cards using your own design.






I love making up the extra cards in each Paper Pumpkin kit to keep on hand so I'm ready to send a quick note to a family member or friend whenever I sense that someone could use a bit of cheering up. I cant' wait to see what creative ideas Stampin' Up! includes in each new, monthly Paper Pumpkin Kit.  Take a look at the special kit coming up in June (see below), and give Paper Pumpkin a try. 
  

Recipe

  • Stamps: No Matter The Weather Paper Pumpkin Kit (March 2020)
  • Ink:  Basic Gray
  • Paper: Whisper White, Petal Pink, Kit Card Front, and Kit Die Cuts. 
  • Accessories:  Epoxy Raindrops (March 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit), Stitched Shapes Dies, Dimensionals,  Multipurpose Glue



Share Sunshine with Sara's Paper Pumpkin Kit

  
While we're waiting for this month's May Paper Pumpkin Kit, the June Paper Pumpkin Kit became available for ordering.  This one-of-a-kind kit, inspired by Sara and her #sharesunshine passion provides a unique crafting experience with added Box of Sunshine elements.  Watch the video here.





This is the perfect introductory kit for someone who wants to try Paper Pumpkin....and, if you're a collector you'll want to ensure you order this unique, special box today, before it sells out.

What's in the Box of Sunshine June Kit?

  • Kit includes supplies for 8 cards and envelopes (2 cards of 4 designs)
  • Coordinating Colors:  Basic Black, Bumblebee, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, White, and Gold
  • Box of Sunshine:  This kit includes extra pieces and stickers (including a sticker label) to help you create cards AND a Box of Sunshine filled with treats and goodies to send to a friend (Treats not included.)
  • Subscribe:  From 11 May - 10 June 2020
  • Supplies may be limited towards the end of the subscription period.  (May Paper Pumpkin sold out, so order today to ensure you get this kit).  
If you're limiting your craft purchases right now, these all-inclusive kits are a great way to add freshness to your existing supplies for not a whole lot of money.

Paper Pumpkin kits can be purchases month to month or 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month subscriptions.  You can combine your subscription with your regular order to maximize your Stampin' Rewards on purchases over $150 USD 




Download Last-Chance Products & The Retiring Products Lists

  
Have you download these handy Stampin' Up! retiring products lists?  You'll also want to review my earlier post on Retiring items that explains why some of the items are on the retiring lists even though they will continue to be carried in the new annual catalog for 2020-2021.


2019-2020 Annual Catalog Retiring Products List

January-June 2020 Mini Catalog Retiring Products List


Join My Team; Add New Catalog Items to your Starter Kit

  
Now is a great time to join my team as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  You'll be able to see the .pdf of the new catalog now, and you'll be able to shop the new catalog pre-order list and add new-catalog items to your Stampin' Up! New Demonstrator Starter Kit Order.  Check out the Join My Team tab on my Website for full details.

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos, plus you'll receive notifications 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