Earth Day

Hello Stampers.  It is Wednesday again.  That's two in a row.  Perhaps a new record for blogging for me.  Hope you are well and enjoying your week.  

In honor of Earth Day (I know it was a couple of days ago), I made a green card.  Not something I do a lot.  It is a A2 card that uses the stamp set Falling Flowers (139556), which will carry over to the new catalog, as well as Beautiful Bouquet (143666).  Another carry over to the new catalog.  

What makes this card unique is the embossing.  If you have never embossed, I suggest you try it.  It is like magic when you heat it.  On this card, I inked the image with Versa Mark, then Wild Wasabi and stamped it .Covered it with clear embossing powder, and used the heat tool to make the magic happen.   I used a gel pen to create the white coloring of the flowers.  The Congratulations was stamped in the same manner.  

I actually have never tried this technique before, but I love the way it turned out.  It means you can use any color of ink to emboss with.  Opens up a whole new world, if you ask me.  

I hope you enjoyed this card.  Remember only a few more days until the Bundles from the new catalog will be available.  I will be back to tell you about them.  

Have a joyful day.  Beverly

It's a Beautiful Day

Hello Everyone!  Its a Beautiful Day here in New Hampshire. May I say finally.  We had snow again this week.  Poor trees and spring flowers are very confused.

As I mentioned last time, I went to OnStage.  Had a wonderful time.  My friend, Jean, drove.  We ran into nasty weather, but all was well.  Met some really nice people.

As I am certain you have heard, Stampin Up is making some big changes in the catalog coming out June 1.  However, prior to that, on May 1 they are offering three bundles using the NEW Love What You Do stamp set.  You will be able to choose from three different offerings.  Each one having a few more items then the previous.

I made this card using that stamp set and the one of the new InColors Grapefruit Grove, which I really love.

This is just a taste of the set so you can get excited to see the bundles on May 1.

Have a great weekend.  Beverly

It's WEDNESDAY!

Well Hello Stampers.  It is Wednesday and time for another blog post.  I have no card for you today.  I wanted to let you know about a few upcoming things with Stampin Up.

First off, Sale-a-Bration is over.  Very sad.  I hope everyone was able to earn all of the free stuff you wanted.

Secondly, the Occasions Catalog is still going strong.  There are some wonderful sets in that beautiful little catalog that will be a great addition to your stamping needs.  I will post a card from that catalog next week.  The end date for the Occasions Catalog is April 30, so don't let time run out on you.

Thirdly, within the next couple of weeks, the Retired List will be out. These are stamps and other items that Stampin Up will no longer be carrying.  I will try to have a post up with these items listed as some of them sell out quickly.

Lastly, I am going to OnStage with some of my fellow Stampin Up demonstrators on Saturday.  This is a one-day event where we get training and, most importantly, get our hands on the new catalog coming out June 1.  While I will not be able to share information with you, I will be able to share my excitement.  This event is being held world wide.  There are different cities all over the US and other countries where Stampin Up has a presence.  It makes it easier for demonstrators to attend.

That is all for today.  Have a great week.  See you next week.

Beverly

Quick and Easy

Happy Wednesday.  Hope you have had an opportunity to create this week.  

Sometimes I get my inspiration for a card from the catalog.  There are many examples of ways to use a particular stamp set  shown in the catalog.  I don't know if you have ever looked through with a particular stamp set in mind, but it is a great way to obtain ideas.  

I love Quick and Easy cards.  (I am certain I have said that before).  The catalog provides many examples of just these types of cards.  

Today I choose the Work of Art stamp set (134114) on page 151 in the Annual Catalog.  This card is an example they show on the previous page 150.  I do love this set because you can use it in many different ways.  Feminine, masculine, teenage, etc.  Its now flowers, or animals.  

When I made the card, I used Tempting Turquoise as the card base.  I love this color.  I think it may be one of my favorites.  It just pops, in my opinion and makes everything look bright and cheery.  

The other color I used was Pool Party.  I am a blue girl, so I thought it worked well together.  

The example in the catalog made a square card.  I don't care for square cards.  Not certain what my issue is with them.  Anyway, I turned it into a regular A2 size card.  

The sequins are the Iridescent Assortment (144212)  There are so many different colors in this assortment that lend themselves to use with many different colors.  

I hope you will try this card.  It really was "quick and easy".

Have a Blessed Easter and I'll see you next month.  

Beverly

Birthday Wishes For You

Happy Wednesday everyone.  I just realized I post my blog on Hump Day.  Guess that is a good time to, hopefully, bring some fun to your day.  Expecting another storm here in New Hampshire.  Please let this be the last one.  

Today's card is from the  Birthday Wishes For You Stamp Set(145742) in the Occasions Catalog.  It uses the Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper (145564) as well as Stampin Blends Daffodil Delight Combo Pack (144603) can Calypso Coral Combo Pack (144045).

I stamped the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento Pad on a piece of Whisper White Cardstock measuring 4 1/4" x 2 3/4".  Make certain you let the ink dry really well.  I actually did not and got a little smear when I colored the image in.  Just a little tip.

The DSP is cut at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" to cover the front of the card.  I did add a little twine bow underneath.  (It doesn't show up very well in the photo).

This is a quick and easy card.  I do love this stamp set because of the that.  I hope you will try it out.

Please leave comments and let me know if you like the card or if there are stamp sets you would like for me to display. I would love to hear from you.

That's all for now.  I hope you have a joyful day.
Beverly

Perennial Birthday

Good Morning Stamping Friends.  Coming from two feet of snow New Hampshire.
Today I want to focus on one of my favorite sets in the Occasions Catalog.  PERENNIAL BIRTHDAY PROJECT KIT (Item#145579) and the stamp set PERENNIAL BIRTHDAY (Item#145760) that goes with it.

I love Kits.  I admit it.  They are some of my favorite ways to stamp.  If you have limited supplies, they are the way to go.  Everything is put together for you and you just follow the directions.

There are a couple of reasons I love this set.  One, it's blue.  I love blue. This shade of blue especially.  Stampin Up is doing a Brand Refresh and I believe the colors in this set are true of that refresh.  So win, win.

Secondly, it comes with the box that has tabs for you to keep track of your birthdays for the entire year.  You can use it not only for the cards you make with the kit, but you can add additional birthday cards you create.

Also, I forgot to mention, this kit is a total bang for your buck.  You make four of each design in the kit.

Now to make this even more of a must have, if you order both products, the kit and the stamp set, you only have to order one more small, tiny item to make the order eligible for a Sale A Bration set.
There are only two weeks left in Sale A Bration so be certain to take advantage of it.

I will see you next week.  Find Joy in your Day!

Beverly

Petal Passion Memories and More Card Pack plus Stampin Blends

Happy Wednesday Friends.  Lots of beautiful coloring in the stamping world today.  I wanted to focus on a fun set of stamped images to color and turn into beautiful, easy cards. 

The Petal Passion Memories and More Card Pack (Item 145592) is in the Occasions Catalog.  It is a great set of cards with images to color.  If you are a someone who scrapbooks, they make great layouts.  However, as a card maker, I love the ease with which you can make them into a notecards or any occasion cards. 

I used the Stampin Blends to color them in.  The Blends, as I like to call them, are so easy to use. If you are a Copic user or always wanted to be, these are the product for you.  They blend easily with two markers per color all ready to go. 

I like to use the darker blend to shade where I want it, then come back with the lighter color to blend it together.  There are two tips to the blends.  A bullet end and a brush end.  I prefer the brush end, but, trust me, there is no right or wrong way to use them.  It is all about preference and ease.  That's the way we like it. 

I hope you will check these products out.  Let me know if I can be of any assistance.  

Have a joyful day and if you live in New England, try not to stress about the storm. 

Beverly