Are you ready for a sale? 15% off Select Stamps Tomorrow only!

Are you ready for a sale?

Stampin' Up! is offering 15% off select stamps tomorrow only, yep for just 24 hours so make your list!

Here is the list of stamps that will be 15% off. I especially love the font used in Friendy Expressions

Be sure to use my October Host Code WFVFTBRQ when placing your order.  If your order is $150 or more don't use that code 'cause you qualify for host benefits!  I'd love to be your demonstrator -- you can shop online with me 24/7.

I'll be back soon to show you a gorgeous card!

Thanks for stopping by

Debbie

Falling Leaves Tri-fold Birthday Card

Hi!  It's been too long since I've shared a project with you.  I've missed creating during the crazy busy summer.  So, when a friend asked me to make a special card for her I jumped at the opportunity to "have" to spend some time in my studio.

I wanted something a little more memorable than a traditional opening card.  I had just been admiring this beautiful card that Shelli Gardner, Stampin' Up Co-founder, posted on her blog.  I used it as my inspiration.

I used the design of a card I made nearly a year ago, adapting it to this trip-fold card.  I used a salad plate to make the curve, lightly tracing the curve then cutting with scissors.

I kept it a little less distressed than my inspiration but had fun finishing the inside.

Here is a close up of the front

You can purchase most of the supplies from my online store.  I would love to be your source for all things Stampin' Up!  Be sure to use my September Host Code, P4BVRXSH, when placing your order.  While you are shopping be sure to check out the Clearance Rack for some great bargains.  Browse the new Holiday Catalog, too!

Take some time to stamp!  Go...now!

Debbie

Varied Vases Thank You and July Specials

So much to share for the month of July.  I'll start with this card that I'm using to include with the new 2018-2019 Stampin' Up! catalog.  After traveling for a couple of months I finally have my supply of catalogs and am getting them to my customers.

Varied Vases is one of my favorite new stamp sets for a variety of reasons.  It comes in a bundle so you can save 10%, it was designed in collaboration with a fellow demonstrator as part of her reaching  1 million dollars in sales and it's just so darn cute.  Here is my creation -- I've made several using different inks and paper combos, but this Gray Granite is one of my favorite

I think just about any color will pair well with it.  For these flowers I used Lovely Lipstick, another NEW favorite of mine.

I scattered a few Basic Pearls and then some Whisper White Bakers Twine to disguise where the two papers meet. I had planned to tie a bow but decide a knot was perfect, but NOT because I couldn't get a bow tied....really!

Here is the supply list

Varied Vases Bundle save 10% when you order a bundle

Varied Vases

Vases Builder Punch

Paper

Gray Granite Card Stock

Whisper White Card Stock

Neutrals 6x6 Designer Series Paper

Ink

Gray Granite Classic Ink Pad

Lovely Lipstick Class Ink Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

Accessories

Basic Pearl Jewels

Whisper White Bakers Twine

Now I need to fill you in on the current specials and promotions that Stampin' Up! is offering.  It's a great time to stock up on Designer Series Paper -- Buy 3 get 1 free 

If you have wanted to try a Paper Pumpkin subscription NOW is the time

You get 50% off your first kit when you subscribe at paper pumpkin.com , naming me as your demonstrator, using code BLOOM0818

If you "want it all" you should consider becoming a Demonstrator.  Right now for $99 you get $125 in product PLUS a free assortment of Classic Stampin' Ink Pads.  That is a $67.50 freebie!  Contact me for more information.  

Thank you for looking!  You can order Stampin' Up! products from me using my Online Store.  I would love to be your demonstrator.  Remember to use my July host code when placing your order.  If your order is $150 no host code is needed -- you will qualify for host benefits.

Have a great week!

Debbie

A sweet note from my niece

Even though I rarely get to see her, I happen to know that my 9 year old niece loves crafty things. So during our visit with them, after school, on a couple of days we made some cards.  I pulled out my most recent Paper Pumpkin sets, showed her the videos on them and set her loose with the supplies.  She had so much fun and made her own adaptions to the projects.

I completely failed to take a picture of her with her creations. 

Yesterday when she stopped by after school she handed me a note and said I should open it when she wasn't there.  It makes me smile and I wanted to share this with you!

I decided to give her a subscription to Paper Pumpkin and she cannot wait!  I also ordered her a few other basic supplies.  While I will not be there to see her face light up when she gets the supplies I know she will love them.

Thanks for letting me share this with you.  I hope you take some time to share your creativity and make someone smile!

Don't forget that the new Stampin' Up! Catalog was just released.  I would love to be your source for the great Stampin' Up! supplies that I love and use.  You can shop 24/7 from my online store. Be sure to use my June host code, B67N93B7!for orders of less than $150

Debbie

You are the Greatest Dad Card

Traveling in an RV poses frustrations for me when it comes to card making.  Little or no WiFi, small space,  I don't get to completely choose the time I can create and for this one the lighting wasn't great.  I see that my greeting is a little wonky, but it is what it is and I have a feeling my dad will not notice.  So with that...

I got to play with some stamp sets from the just released 2018-2019 Stampin' Up! Catalog.

I started by stamping the woodgrain in the new set Gallery Grunge in Soft Suede, stamping off once so I was using a "second generation" image.  On top of that I stamped the larger circle from the new set Swirly Frames in Early Espresso ink, stamping it twice again without reinking.  

I don't have all my stamps with me and didn't have the straight forward "happy father's day" stamp I might have chosen so I grabbed another new set, Tropical Chic.  It seemed like an unlikely set to use for Father's Day, but it worked!  Luckily I have in my supplies a favorite returning set, Labeler Alphabet to add the word "Dad".  I have two of the Labeler Alphabet set which makes it easier when I need multiple letters at once.

The greeting is stamped using Early Espresso, the word "Dad" is on a strip of Very Vanilla and popped up using Stampin' Dimensionals

I added some more second generation stamping using the little line image from yet another new set, Artisan Textures. Then finished it off with some copper sequins from the Metallic Sequin Assortment and some loops of my favorite Copper Metallic Thread

My card base and top layer are Very Vanilla Thick Card Stock and there is a layer of Early Espresso between those layers. I hope my Dad will like it and won't notice the wonky greeting.

I would love to be your source for the great Stampin' Up! supplies that I love and use.  You can shop 24/7 from my online store. Be sure to use my June host code, B67N93B7!

Thanks for looking and happy stampin!

Debbie 

Dragonfly in Copper

It has been too long since I stamped or blogged.  I'm traveling and WiFi is sometimes nonexistent and when it exists it simply refused to load photos.   At the moment I have a window so I wanted to show you this card I made recently.

I love dragonflies and I read that they often refer to joy and happiness.  This card is a simple but elegant and it comes together so fast!  For this card I used my trusty Big Shot and the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits to cut this from Copper Foil Sheets.  There is a coordinating stamp set, Dragonfly Dreams.

The card base in Basic Black is the standard 4 1/4 x 8 1/2, scored at the center.  The background layer is Sahara Sand and I used the Layered Leaves Embossing Folder to emboss it.  It is a "3D Dynamic" folder and has variations in the impressions.  It really gives a stunning look to card stock.

I added a narrow panel of Basic Black and Saraha Sand and mounted the dragonfly with Mini Stampin Dimensionals.  Finishing it off adding some gorgeous 3/8" Basic Black Shimmer Ribbon.  That's it!  

I hope you love this card as much as I do.  You can get all the supplies using my online store.  Please use Host Code S67RXYKE when placing your order of $149.99 or less.  If your order is $150 or more you will qualify for free product!  While you are on my website be sure to check out the retiring products that are only available while supplies last or until May 31 and the Clearance Rack is not to be missed

Bear with me over the next many weeks as I struggle to find time to stamp and blog!  Thanks for looking and happy stampin'!

Debbie

Magical Day Dragon

What fun to finally do some stamping again.  I've been traveling and recovering from traveling.  My grandson's 5th birthday party is tomorrow and I've been anxious to FINALLY use this adorable Magical Day Bundle to make his birthday card.

The card base is Old Olive.  I stamped the dragon repeatedly for the background on a Whisper White panel. I layered it onto a Basic Black panel that shows just a 1/16th border.  In hindsight I might have stamped off the dragon to make the background a little more subtle.

I stamped another dragon with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Whisper White and colored him with Old Olive Stampin' Blends. The coordinating die set made cutting a breeze.  The Blends make me feel like an artist!  I colored the fire with Real Red and Pumpkin Pie Markers. If you don't have the Blends, markers and a Blender Pen work very well.

 I highlighted areas with my favorite pen, the Wink of Stella   It adds just enough sparkle and a bit of magic.  The inside was stamped with a greeting and I added Wink of Stella to it as well.  Finished it off with some Lemon Lime Twist Ombre ribbon.

I'd love to be your source for all things Stampin' Up!  You can get the products I've used for this project from my online store here.  Sadly, the Magical Day bundle will be retiring on May 31(or while supplies last) so get it now.  Be sure to use my April Host Code when placing your order.  Of course you do not need the code if your order is $150 as you will qualify for benefits.

Thank you for looking. I love reading your comments.

Debbie