Wednesday, October 19, 2022

It's easy to create handmade cards with the Stampin' Up! Splendid Thoughts Bundle

                       

  • Card created using Stampin' Up Splendid Day Suite
  • Clearance Rack Refresh with savings up to 60%
  • Starter Kit Special:  For $99 you select $155 in merchandise
Splendid Thoughts Bundle, part of the Splendid Day Suite from Stampin' Up!, has proven to me to be one of the hidden gems in the Stampin' Up! July - December catalog.  It's a great general purpose Bundle that I've used to create card after card this fall.  With the lush foliage images, elegantly lettered sentiments coordinating dies, paper, embellishments and ribbon, it works for cards, scrapbook pages, tags and so much more.  

Today's card is my own take on a card created by one of the Stampin' Up! home office Demonstrator District Managers (DDMs), who has been presenting a weekly demonstrator - only  "mystery stamping" event during October.  Being able to join these virtual events is one of the perks of being a Stampin Up Demonstrator.  In addition to the Stampin' Up! University sessions, chock full of techniques and tips, and plenty of live and virtual events, demonstrators are often treated to Demonstrator-only stamping session with our favorites from Stampin' Up! creative home office team.  We were given the cardstock, stamps, inks and embellishments lists ahead of time, and then we joined a Facebook call earlier this evening where we created our cards together. We used Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent and Mint Macaron Cardstocks and Inks along with a pop of Real Red Cardstock. We stamped, die cut, Heat Embossed, and ended up with our own versions of this design.  I used the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks to create the background for my images, and I added a few Gold Faceted Gems for accents. 
 

Handmade greeting card using Stampin' Up! Splendid Thoughts Stamp Set


This card uses a basecard of Soft Succulent Cardstock.  Then a layer of Evening Evergreen, and then another layer of Soft Succulent.  I used one of the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks and used a sponge to stamp Evening Evergreen Ink onto the Soft Succulent layer.   


Greeting card idea using Stampin' Up! Splendid Thoughts Bundle


Next, I created a die cut out of Mint Macaron Cardstock  using the Beautiful Shapes Dies.  I stamped one of the two steps stamps from the Splendid Thoughts Stamp Set first in Evening Evergreen, and then stamped the coordinating stamp in Soft Succulent.  I mounted that layer on Dimensionals.  I die cut two additional elements using Splendid Stem Dies out of Evening Evergreen Cardstock.  Then I stamped the stamped image on the solid die cut. 

For the sentiment label, I used one of the stitched dies from the Splendid Stem Dies and Real Red Cardstock.  I stamped the Sending Hugs sentiment from the Splendid Thoughts Stamp Set using VersaMark ink, covered it with White Embossing Powder, and set it with my Heat Tool.   I added 3 Gold Gems (retired) that I grabbed from my work table without checking if they were current or not...sigh.   




I'm surprised how much use I've gotten from this set.  This is a great general-purpose suite from the July-December Mini Catalog.    You can order the Splendid Day Suite | 159681 | $82.25 USD at my on line store.  

You'll find a variety of ways to use the elements in this suite.   




If you enjoy paper crafting and you need to refresh your supplies and stamp sets with current sets, this month is a great time to consider joining Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator and get $155 worth of supplies for $99. And, by joining during October you'll be able to include the Fitting Florets Collection as one of your Starter Kit selections.   Take a look at the special Joining Offer below.  

Recipe

  • Stamps:   Splendid Thoughts
  • Ink :  VersaMark, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent
  • Paper:  Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Mint Macaron, Real Red 
  • Accessories:  Splendid Stems Dies, Beautiful Shapes Dies, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Up! Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal, Dimensionals
Order online, and use my October Host Code for a thank you gift for shopping with me for orders between $50-$149.  October Host Code:   GF6HKT6K 

Orders over $150 earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up!, and you do not use the Host Code to qualify for Stampin' Rewards.


Shop My Stampin' Up! Store, now!



Check out the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Refresh 





Take a look at the latest Clearance Rack items if you're looking for savings on Halloween, Fall, and Christmas items.  Savings up to 60% off!  If you missed some of these items when they were first introduced, this is a great time to pick them up at significant savings. 





Order online, and use my October Host Code for a thank you gift for shopping with me for orders between $50-$149.  October Host Code:   GF6HKT6K 

Orders over $150 earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up!, and you do not use the Host Code to qualify for Stampin' Rewards.


Shop My Stampin' Up! Store, now!


Starter Kit Promotion- Until 31 October 2022 

If you're interested in paper crafting, or card making as a hobby, you'll love making new friends who enjoy crafting and sharing Stampin' Up!  You'll also enjoy not paying retail for your craft supplies, and all the other perks and fun activities only for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  Then, share the fun with your crafty friends and family members.
 
If you plan to place an order over $99 this month, why not join my team and take advantage of the 4-31 October 2022 Starter Kit Special.  More details here:




You'll select $155 USD worth of any products from the current catalogs and pay only $99 + get free shipping on your Starter Kit items.  That's $56 in additional merchandise you select when joining Stampin' Up! in October 2022.  But only until 31 October.  Once you've joined, use your generous demonstrator discount of 20-25% on all future orders.  

You'll also love the fun of attending Demonstrator-only events and technique sessions.  

This offer is also open to Demonstrators who dropped and want to rejoin my team.  

Read more about joining my team as a demonstrator here.





Download Free Current Catalogs


You'll love the marvelous Fall and Winter Holiday sets and specialty papers that will help you create breathtaking cards and holiday projects.  





 
  • Download July - December 2022 Mini Catalog here

Annual Catalog 

If you do not have a current demonstrator and would like a Stampin' Up! Annual catalog, please contact me here. 

Catalog cover of the 3 May 2022 Launch of the 2022-2023 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

Add the August 2022 Host Code, below, to your orders between $50 and $149 for a free thank you gift for shopping with me.






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

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 







Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Hurry - Clearance Rack Refresh - Items Won't Last Long at up to 60% off

                       

  • Check out the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Refresh
  • My favorite Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper is on sale!
  • Join us this Thursday for Paper Pumpkin Procrastinators Meetup
Stampin' Up! surprised us today with a refresh of items on the Clearance rack.  Check out items that are up to 60% off, with supplies available until they are gone.  




Order online, and use my October Host Code for a thank you gift for shopping with me for orders between $50-$149.  October Host Code:   GF6HKT6K 

Orders over $150 earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up!, and you do not use the Host Code to qualify for Stampin' Rewards.

Check out all the items, below.

One of my favorites from the Clearance Rack - Ever Eden DSP


One of my favorites on the Clearance Racks, today, is the Ever Eden Specialty designer Series Paper | Item 159996 on sale from $15.00 to $6.00 USD

The Eden's Garden Stamp Set and the Eden Dies are both still available in the current Catalog, and now the coordinating paper is available again!  

six hand made floral card ideas using Stampin' Up! Eden's Garden Collection


You can reference close ups of each of these cards on a long-ago blog post, here.


Ever Eden 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper
| Item 159996 $15.00 $6.00 UDD



Check out the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Refresh 



Take a look at the latest Clearance Rack items if you're looking for savings on Halloween, Fall, and Christmas items.  If you missed some of these items when they were first introduced, this is a great time to pick them up at significant savings. 





Order online, and use my October Host Code for a thank you gift for shopping with me for orders between $50-$149.  October Host Code:   GF6HKT6K 

Orders over $150 earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up!, and you do not use the Host Code to qualify for Stampin' Rewards.


Shop My Stampin' Up! Store, now!


Paper Pumpkin Procrastinators and Kit Collection Catch Up Meetup



I'm still behind on my Paper Pumpkin Kits.  If you are too,  or if you have a few Stampin' Up! Kit Collection Kits to assemble, join us Thursday, October 20 where procrastinators meet to catch up on their projects.    

October 20 Meetup:  We're going to get together with our Stampin' Up! Kits or projects and craft while we chat and drink coffee Oct 20 here in NW Houston, TX.  No charge.  Bring your own projects.  Find out more and register for a live class on my MeetUp site.

To register for October 13th Free Meetup:  
https://www.meetup.com/nw-houston-f-m-1960-spring-cardmakers/events/289178702/

Starter Kit Promotion- Until 31 October 2022 

If you're interested in paper crafting, or card making as a hobby, you'll love making new friends who enjoy crafting and sharing Stampin' Up!  You'll also enjoy not paying retail for your craft supplies, and all the other perks and fun activities only for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  Then, share the fun with your crafty friends and family members.
 
If you plan to place an order over $99 this month, why not join my team and take advantage of the 4-31 October 2022 Starter Kit Special.  More details here:




You'll select $155 USD worth of any products from the current catalogs and pay only $99 + get free shipping on your Starter Kit items.  That's $56 in additional merchandise you select when joining Stampin' Up! in October 2022.  But only until 31 October.  Once you've joined, use your generous demonstrator discount of 20-25% on all future orders.  

You'll also love the fun of attending Demonstrator-only events and technique sessions.  

This offer is also open to Demonstrators who dropped and want to rejoin my team.  

Read more about joining my team as a demonstrator here.





Download Free Current Catalogs


You'll love the marvelous Fall and Winter Holiday sets and specialty papers that will help you create breathtaking cards and holiday projects.  





 
  • Download July - December 2022 Mini Catalog here

Annual Catalog 

If you do not have a current demonstrator and would like a Stampin' Up! Annual catalog, please contact me here. 

Catalog cover of the 3 May 2022 Launch of the 2022-2023 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

Add the August 2022 Host Code, below, to your orders between $50 and $149 for a free thank you gift for shopping with me.






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

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