Anniversary Card with Technique Tip

I was needing an anniversary card and thanks to Alisa Tilsner she inspired me to create this card. It is a combo of SU products (both current & retired).

Technique Tip: The big A-HA I discovered was using the Subtle Embossing Folder to hide the imperfections that happen when using my well-loved Big Shot & plates after I die cut the numbers. Just send it through a second time in the EF and voila! Problems easily hidden with texture! I really like how this trick made the foil numbers look even fancier! Give it a try!

Retired SU products used - Number Your Years Stamp set, Number Dies

From a Paper Pumpkin Kit - Mango Melody Seam Binding

Non-SU products - Red Sequins, Spray bottle with water in it

Below are the current SU products to purchase at my online store.

Product List

Pigment Sprinkles [149663] $23.00	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] $9.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989] $8.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Champagne Foil Sheets [144748] $5.00
Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706] $10.00	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082] $3.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Grid Paper [130148] $12.50	Bone Folder [102300] $7.00
Clear Block D [118485] $8.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

I hope you were as surprised as I was about this technique tip. Give it a try!

Easy Graduation Cards

Here's some fun and easy Graduation cards you can create. Five different cards result using just two stamps. Of course you can customize to whatever school colors you need. My local high school's colors are maroon and gold.

Here's the general supplies I used:

Soon to be retired stamp set Witty-cisms 

current set Peaceful Moments

retired Starburst Punch

retired 1-3/4" Circle Punch

Memento Tuxedo Black ink

non- Stampin' Up! 1/4" black satin ribbon

assorted long retired embellishments I had on hand

Each card had the sentiment stamped inside and the envelope enhanced too.

The card directly above had the Subtle embossing folder used on the Whisper White after it was stamped. The result was a nice layer of texture.

These first three cards used Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, and Whisper White Cardstock. The graduation caps were colored with Dark Cherry Cobbler and Dark Daffodil Delight Blends.

This card adds a layer of silver foil and the use of the  Subtle embossing folder on 

the Whisper White after it was stamped. The result was a nice layer of texture.

This card adds a layer of silver foil run through the Big Shot in the Hammered Embossing Folder. A small silver metallic pearl is added to the top of the grad cap.

Any graduate in your life would love to receive one of these hand-stamped 

and handmade cards from you!  

Some of the items mentioned in this post can be purchased at my online store. Just click the "Shop Stampin' Up! tab above. Enjoy  your creativity!

Share Sunshine Cards with Others

I created these cheery cards to send to essential workers I know who have been 

sacrificing so much during this Covid-19 season. 

I hope you'll take advantage of the opportunity to purchase the Share Sunshine download that I mentioned in the previous post. Only $12 and you get 15 pages of wonder sayings to use in your cardmaking. Just print with your computer printer on Whisper White cardstock and you'll be set!  Here's the link below again.

https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-us-ca

You can create cards with whatever you have on hand. For the three cards above I used the From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Jan.-June 2020 Mini Catalog. Colors are Flirty Flamingo and Real Red cardstocks. 

These two cards used some of my retired Lily Designer Series Paper from this year's Sale-a-Bration sales period. I matched it with Pretty Peacock and Petal Pink cardstock. Simple but elegant.

Thanks for stopping by and considering participating in this opportunity.

Share Sunshine offer - Take a look!

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: 

COVID-19 PRODUCT GIVEBACK

Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of our Making a Difference program we’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

Customers can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and we will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.

The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from you and your customers! You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

Click the link below!

https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-us-ca

Cost is $12.00 and the offer is valid between NOW and June 2, 2020.

The two organizations listed below are receiving 100% of the Share Sunshine pdf download monies raised.

The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund

This fund supports the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, which includes:

• Tracking and understanding the spread of the virus.
• Ensuring patients get the care they need.
• Buying and shipping essential protective gear for frontline workers.
• Generating awareness for the general public on ways to prevent the spread of the disease.
• Accelerating efforts to develop vaccines, tests and treatments.

United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund 

This fund supports communities across the world struggling to cope with COVID-19. United Way is working to protect the most vulnerable by helping them access food, shelter, vital information, and more through United Way’s global network.

I hope you'll join me in supporting these great organizations and you'll enjoy making cards with the 15 pages of cute sayings that are very current for our times.

2020-21 New Annual Catalog Cover!

Here's a sneak peek of the new cover of the upcoming 2020 Annual Catalog 

that will go live on June 3, 2020.

If you would like a free copy of the catalog, if you live locally near me, I'd be happy to give you one. Just contact me.

As always there are amazing new stamp sets, dies, and products that will 

make you wish list grow long. I can't wait to show you!

Best Dressed Product Kit - Part 3

Today's post is a bonus of additional items to go with the notecards you have already made from the Best Dressed Suite.

Fast to make 3" x 3" Notecards and Matching Envelopes

Link to purchase these

Stamp: Dressed to Impress

Ink: Gray Granite

Paper: 3" x 3" Notecards and Matching Envelopes

Four Blocks Design

Stamp: Music from the Heart

Ink: Gray Granite

Paper: Notecard, Lovely Lipstick, Best Dressed 6x6 Designer Series Paper scraps

Die: Stitched Shapes

Tools: Big Shot

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

Watch the You Tube video to see the creator of this technique and 

how easy it is to use up scraps from any pretty paper you have.

Scrappy Strip Technique by Bruno Bertucci

Stamps: Dressed to Impress

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Notecard, Basic Black, Best Dressed 6x6 Designer Series Paper scraps

Die: Stitched Nested Labels

Tools: Big Shot, Paper Snips

Embellishments: retired 1/8" Whisper White ribbon

Adhesives: Snail, Tombow Liquid, Dimensionals, Scotch Tape

Stitched Nested Labels

Stitched Shapes

You can also visit my online store for more product and supplies shopping.

Thanks for stopping by today! Be happy!

Best Dressed Product Kit - Part 2

Here's the second set of notecards you can make from the Best Dressed 6x6 Designer Series Paper and the Dressed to Impress Bundle, plus a few additional supplies. Every notecard has a layer of Basic Black cardstock and Memento Tuxedo Black ink is used.

Dressed to Impress Stamp Set

All Dressed Up Dies

Best Dressed 6x6 Designer Series Paper 

Stitched Shapes

Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes

Hope these cards give you some inspiration to send out and lift others up 

and keep the Post Office busy! Have a great day!