Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Facebook (not) Live - 3/22/23 - Tropical Leaf

 I couldn't be with you live on Facebook tonight.  I'm babysitting my grandson while my 2nd grandson is being born!   But I did get a video recorded for you.  This week I've been playing with an Online Exclusive bundle - Tropical Leaf.  These products can only be seen online and we don't know how long they will be available.  This is the card I made.


Dimensions:
Pear Pizzazz card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Soft Sea Foam - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4
Basic White - 4 x 5 1/4 (inside), 1 1/8 x 3 1/2 and a scrap for the leaf

You can find the video demonstration HERE


I had a lot of fun playing with this bundle - here are a few other projects I created








Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Facebook Live - 3/15/23 - Lucky Clover

 This week I've been playing with the Lucky Clover set in celebration of St. Patrick's Day on Friday. Today I had to try the faux silk technique that I have been seeing all over Instagram & Facebook.  This is what I came up with:


Dimensions:
Granny Apple Green card base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Parakeet Party - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8
Basic White - 3 3/4 x 5
Basic White for sentiment - 2 1/2 x 2 1/2

You can find the video demonstration HERE

And a few more projects using this fun stamp set.







Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Facebook Live - 3/8/23 - Desert Details

 This week I've been playing with the Desert Details suite.  There is some gorgeous Designer Series Paper in the suite - lots of foil!   This is the card I made on Facebook Live tonight.  I started with a Very Vanilla note card - perfect when you want to send a card but don't have a lot to say!


Dimensions:
Card base - Very Vanilla note card
Calypso Coral - 4 1/4 x 3
Foil DSP - 1/2 x 4 3/4 (2)
Striped DSP - 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
Scrap of Very Vanilla

You can find the video directions HERE


And a few more cards using this beautiful suite







Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Facebook Live - 3/1/23 - Irresistible Blooms

 Stampin' Up is introducing something new - Online Exclusives. Three times a year they will add new products that will only be displayed online - they will not be in a later catalog.  Tonight I made a card with the new Irresistible Blooms stamp set and the new Basics embossing folder.


Dimensions:
Soft Sea Foam card base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Calypso Coral - 4 x 5 1/4
Basic White - 4 x 3
Basic White - 3/4 x 3
Ribbon - 5 1/2"

You can find the video demonstration HERE

Enjoy these other cards using the new Online Exclusive products!






Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Facebook Live - 2/22/23 - Scenic Garden

 Sale-a-Bration is almost over!  Less than a week left to get free products!  Tonight I played with the Scenic Garden stamp set.  This is a special hostess set that is free with a $300 party or order. 


Dimensions:
Soft Suede - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Soft Suede - 4 x 5 1/4
Basic White - 4 x 5 1/4 (inside)
Basic White - 2 1/2 x 3 3/4
Basic White - 1/2 x 2
Crumb Cake - 2 x 3 1/2
Ribbon - 14"

You can find the video demonstration HERE

A couple more cards using this pretty hostess set





Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Facebook Live - 2/15/23 - Day at the Farm

Only a couple more weeks of Sale-a-bration!  This card was made using the Day at the Farm Designers Series Paper.  It is free with a $50 purchase.  It coordinates with the On the Farm bundle from the Spring mini catalog.  For this card, the only thing I used from the stamp set was the sentiment. I copied this from Lynn Dunn


Dimensions:
Sahara Sand card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
DSP: 
   Sahara Sand - 1 1/2 x 5
   Cherry Cobbler - 3 x 4
   Chicken Wire - 2 1/2 x 2
Vellum - 2 3/4 x 2 1/4

You can find the video demonstration HERE


A few more cards using this fun Designer Series Paper






 

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Facebook Live - 2/8/23 - Queen Bee

This week I've been playing with the Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper.  This is a mega pack of paper (48 sheets) that you can get free with a $100 purchase!  This deal is only good through the end of February!  Here's the card I made on Facebook Live tonight


Dimensions:
Petal Pink card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Petal Pink DSP - 4 x 5 1/4
Basic White - 2 1/2 x 3 1/2
Scraps of Pear Pizzazz
Scrap of Petal Pink

You can find the video demonstration HERE

And one more card pairing the Queen Bee bundle with the Dandy Designs DSP





Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Facebook Live - 2/1/23 - Thanks a Bunch

 This week I'm playing with the Thanks a Bunch stamp set.  This is a set that you can get free with a $50 purchase!  I saw several demonstrators turn the carrots upside down and make trees with them, so that's what I did on this card.  This card was inspired by EMK Creations.


Dimensions:
Mint Macaron card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Country Gingham DSP - 3 x 5
Basic White - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4
Ribbon - 15"

You can find the video demonstration HERE

And a few more cards using this fun set - as it was intended. 😀


Inspired by the Stampin' Up mini catalog



Inspired by EMK Creations




Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Facebook Live - 1/25/23 - Adorable Owls

 This week I've been playing with the Sale-a-bration set - Adorable Owls.   That name is so appropriate - they are adorable!  This is the card I made live tonight.


Dimensions:

Basic White - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Petal Pink gingham DSP - 4 x 5 1/4
Sweet Sorbet gingham DSP - 3/4 x 4 (3 total)
Basic White - 3 x 3 (for die cut circle)
Ribbon - 15"

Blends used:
Crumb Cake - dark and light
Sweet Sorbet - light
Petal Pink - dark
Pumpkin Pie - light
Soft Suede - light

You can find the video demonstration HERE


And some more adorable owls for you!






Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Facebook Live - 1/18/23 - Seaside Bay

 Today's card was a fun technique card.  I learned this sunburst technique from my friend Kay in her January technique class.


Dimensions:
Mint Macaron card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Mint Macaron - 3 3/4 x 5
Designer Series Paper strips:
   4 1/2 x 1 1/2 (2); 4 x 1 1/2 (1); 3 x 1 1/2 (2); 2 x 1 1/2 (2)
Scrap of Basic White 
Scrap of Sahara Sand

You can find the video demonstration HERE


A couple more cards made with this fun technique






Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Facebook Live - 1/11/23 - Thanks a Bunch

 This week I've been sharing Sale-a-bration items. This card was made with the Thanks a Bunch stamp set.  You can get this set for free with a $50 purchase!  Add another $50 and you can get the fabulous Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper too!


Dimensions:
Thick Basic White - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; scored at 5 1/4
Dandy Designs DSP - 4 x 5 1/4
Mango Melody - 2 x 5 1/4
Basic White - 1 3/4 x 5
Twine - 14"

You can find the video demonstration HERE


We made this fun card in class last week:




Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Facebook Live - 1/4/23 - Dainty Delight

I love it when a new catalog comes out!   Tomorrow the new mini catalog goes live and Sale-a-Bration starts!  The Designer Series Paper I used on this card is called Dainty Flowers and you can get it free with a $50 order!  The bundle I used is the Dainty Delight bundle and it costs $54.75 - perfect for getting this beautiful paper free!

This is the card I made on Facebook Live tonight


Dimensions:
Old Olive card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Rich Razzleberry - 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5 1/4
Vellum - scrap
Ribbon - 17 1/2"

You can find the video demonstration HERE


This card also uses the Dainty Delight bundle and DSP.  I copied it from the catalog for a swap