Beth Daniels, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
It will soon be time to start on the CD calendars for next year. It is one of my favorite classes. If you live locally and would like to attend let me know and I will send you the information when I have dates and times all worked out.
Have a blessed day
I wasn’t sure about ordering this stamp set until I started seeing posts from other demonstrators using it. That very often happens to me. Does it happen to you too? Of course the colors I used came directly from the DSP in that suite of products. You can see them all in the annual catalog on pages 70-71.
The card base is 4-1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 1″, 2″, and 6-1/2″. Fold the 1″ and 2″ score lines as shown above. The front easel pieces of cardstock is 2-1/2″ x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2″. It is attached to the front and the back with either glue or Tear & Tape. The vanilla cardstock is 2-1/4″ x 5-1/4″. I stamped som background “twigs” using Wild Wheat ink and then added the die cut pieces. Two of the “fern” pieces are die cut using the Soft Shimmer paper found on page 127 of the annual catalog. It’s easy to overlook this paper because you can’t really see how shimmery it is. Look at the enlarged photo below to see that shimmer in the Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock ferns. The urn is assembled from the die cut pieces and attached to the card using dimensionals. To finish off the card I added some of the Natural Wavy Trim and Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins.
For the inside of the card I added a strip of the same DSP across the bottom and stamped the sentiment from Biggest Wish stamp set.
I wanted to share with you the way I repurpose the stamp cases that come with photopolymer stamps. I started doing this because I like to turn the stamp case over and see what is inside without having to open the case. Call me lazy if you want but when I am searching for something this is so easy and saves time.
This is the front of the case. This is a new stamp set that coordinates with the Bough Punch.
When you turn the case over this is what you see.
The images of the stamps are on the right side of the paper insert.
I simply get out my trimmer and cut the right side off and inset it behind the front sheet.
Now when I turn the stamp case over I can easily see if all stamps are there or what might be missing. In this case you can see that there is one missing in the middle.
Be sure to check out my online store for several new Stampin’ Up specials including Bonus Days, New Online Exclusives, Clearance Rack refresh, Paper Pumpkin discounted refills for subscribers, and this new card kit below which makes 8 cards and is only $13.
Blossom Wishes Card Kit #162431
Thanks for stopping by and stay cool. It’s hot out there!
July is not one of the easier months to do so I usually just try to go with stamping in red and blue.
There are a couple of specials coming up. The first is Stampin’ Up is bringing back Bonus Days. Any order between July 6th and July 31st of $50 or more earns a $5 coupon that you can use in August towards another order. It doesn’t matter if you place the order yourself or if I place it as part of a workshop order. You will get an email from Stampin’ Up with the coupon code so be sure to save that code.
The other special is a new Online Exclusive that will be available starting July 6th and will be available while supplies last. Did you even know there are online exclusives that are not in any catalog? You can find them by going to my online store.
There are stamps, dies, that cute car punch, DSP and embellishments. Check back July 6th to see more.
I love Paris so much so when this set with the Eiffel Tower was new I ordered it right away. I am sorry to say that it is retired; however, it was perfect for making some cards to take on my trip to France. I wanted a few thank you cards and the dies included the word merci.
The flowers are from the stamp set Framed Florets which is also retired. I used blends to color the leaves and a sponge dauber and Petal Pink ink to color the flower centers.
This is the card I used to write a thank you note to my nephew and his wife. Even though they don’t live in Paris it is a very “French” card. I left it on the little table by the bed I used and in addition to thanking them for such a wonderful time I told them that I think they are doing a great job with the baby and know their mothers, who have both passed, would be so proud of them. They both sent me separate texts saying how touched they were. It has to be so hard for them not having their mothers to enjoy this time in their lives and especially that little baby.
I used the smaller notecards to write thank you notes to the hotel staff in Paris, to the flight crew on the plane from Paris back to the states and to my daughter who took me to and picked me up from the airport. What does not show is the inside of the cards which is stamped “Life is a magnificent adventure” and my personal note thanked them for being a part of my adventure. It is true, life holds many adventures and I feel very fortunate that this trip was one of mine.
Just a reminder that there are select papers on sale until the end of the month. You can check them out in my online store here.
I created this card for a class last month and when I did I actually had not realized the die I used had retired. It has 3 cut outs which I wanted in the card however you could make the card by creating your own cut outs with other dies or just not even have cutouts at all. And then, maybe you already own that die. I did create a PDF tutorial for the card:
As many of you know I went to France a few weeks ago and just got home on Friday. I am still trying to get back to normal. Jet lag is real. My nephew lives in southern France where he and his wife own a flower farm. In November they had a baby boy and I told him I was going to come visit when he told me they were expecting. Baby Harry is now 7 months old and an absolute joy.
If you are on Facebook you can see their page by searching Lunaria, Ferme Florale.
Their website is: Lunaria Ferme Florale
Pauline is from France. Kevin moved there about 5 years ago to be with her after his mother (my sister) and her mother had both passed away.
Pauline getting flowers ready for market. They sell them there every Saturday.
Kevin busy selling at market.
Their house was built in 1850. Of all the photos I took of the house and farm this is my favorite. The walls are very thick, there is no air conditioning, no screens on any windows (would be way too expensive) and so doors and windows are open during the day. Surprisingly about the only thing they have an issue with is mosquitos and before going to bed at night each bedroom is checked for them with a zapper.
After leaving Kevin, Pauline and baby Harry I headed for Paris by train. I was in Paris several years ago and pretty much saw all of the things tourists want to see. The only thing I really had on my list was the Orsay Museum which I had not been to before. My hotel was right next door to the museum.
This photo was taken from the moving cab window and I was surprised it turned out as well as it did. The renovations on Notre Dame are still going on. Thankfully I was able to tour it on my previous trip.
I only went to places I could easily walk to from my hotel. This is one of many bridges over the Seine river and the most beautiful.
Even though I had see the Eiffel Tower before and have so many photos of it I had to see it one more time.
My trip home was fine from Paris to DC but once I got there it became a bit of a nightmare. Long Disney-like lines to get through customs and then another long line to have all bags security checked. I swear I heard It’s a Small World playing overhead. We were sitting on the runway ready to take off when bad weather in Orlando resulted in the airport stopping all flights. We sat for an hour then they took us back to the gate. A new crew had to be called in (one person coming from Aruba) and we finally were able to leave 5 hours later. When I got home I had been awake for 27 hours. Needless to say I spent all day in bed sleeping on and off.
Time sure does get away from me and here it is almost the end of May and I have not posted the CD calendar for this month. Ugh!
I love using punches and this used several. Sadly some are retired but if you’re like me you rarely get rid of a punch.
Part of my absence has been due to some health issues. I just went through a series of 3 spinal epidurals for thoracic herniated discs. Unfortunately they did not work. There is not much that can be done for these in the thoracic area. It’s quite rare. Only 1% of herniated discs are thoracic. My misfortune for sure. S0 I have been going to physical therapy and Aqua Zumba trying to strengthen my back.
Then last week I fell. I am nursing some road rash and bruised ribs. Who knew ribs could hurt so much! Ice packs definitely are my friend.
Have a Blessed day
There’s a lot that goes into getting ready for a new annual Stampin’ Up catalog. They work years ahead and occasionally those changes include a color refresh. They look at what isn’t selling very well and what the newest color trends are. It’s amazing to me that they can figure that out when they are working so far ahead but they manage to be right on trend. I’m always a little sad to see some of them retire but I am equally excited to see the new ones along with some favorites returning.
Watch this YouTube video revealing the color refresh. You will get a look at the new colors.
Retiring Core Colors
So Saffron, Mint Macaroon, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzaz, Mango Melody, Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand
Retiring In Colors
Polished Pink, Pale Papaya, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent (Fresh Freesia is staying as a core color)
Returning Colors
Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, Misty Moonlight, Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst, Blueberry Bushel, Fresh Freesia
New Colors
Core colors: Azure Afternoon, Bubble Bath, Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly
InColors: Copper Clay, Wild Wheat, Boho Blue, Moody Mauve, Pebbled Path
What are you sad to see leaving? For me it’s Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzaz.
What are some favorite new colors? For me it’s Bubble Bath, Pecan Pie, and Lemon Lolly
Time to Retire – Saying Goodbye
Click here to see the Annual Catalog Retirement List
Click here to see Spring Mini Catalog Retirement List
Remember that the items with a reduced price are not on sale until April 4th.
Many items sell out quickly. When they are gone they are gone. Re-inkers tend to go very quickly.
CD Calendar
I saw this idea on a card someone posted quite some time ago and turned it into the calendar page for April. I wish I could remember who’s card it was so I could give credit but unfortunately I do not.
One of my friends recently asked me to make her two special wedding cards. She had searched online and found a few she liked. I chose the example with the “bride” and “groom”punched hearts. I have seen many cards done with this idea and with a few changes came up with this one that she loved.
Most of the products used on this card have retired but I keep much of what has retired, especially punches. The embossing folders are Tufted and Lace. I loved how the lace embossing folder wound up looking like a dress on the heart. The hardest part of making this card was cutting the bow tie. It took 3 tries. The tiny buttons on the “grooms” heart are tiny pearls colored with the black Blends marker. The leaves and tiny flower buds were punched using the Sprig Punch.
