Sunday Share - Stamping With Friends at Coffee and Cards

This past week I had some new stampers at my Coffee and Cards events and was prepared with some fun options for them so they could have a great stamping experience - these events are meant for stampers of all levels and at the end of the time you will head out with cards for your giving box and new ideas to use the papers, tools and embellishments you have at home - win, win!!

The Experience Creativity Brochure has some great projects for new stampers and that's where they started - making note cards using the super pretty Magnolia Lane Cards & More packs and learning how to use the stamps and inks . . . . the greetings were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink - a nice ink pad for starting out as it doesn't need a lot of pressure to get really clear impressions. After making the two note cards, and seeing how they could turn the cards over for a different look, they were more than ready for the next set of cards!

I chose the Kerchief Card Kit to show what's available for free during Sale-a-Bration with a qualifying order and how easily you can make amazing cards from our kits! They loved the colours in this kit and couldn't wait to try more cards!

I shared this mini One Sheet Wonder with my stampers - using the so pretty Best Dressed 6" x 6" Designer Series Papers. You can make three cards very quickly from one sheet of paper with only a very small bit of scrap. Simply cut a 2" piece from the sheet, then trim to 5 1/2" inches. Cut the remaining piece at 2" across the 4" width to get two pieces 1 - 2" x 4"; the other 4" x 4".  I used some Old Olive Cardstock to coordinate with my chosen piece of DSP but you can pick any one of the coordinating colours listed on the DSP package. Stampin' Up! makes it so easy to mix and match your colours and know they will always look "right". I used Old Olive ink for the greetings which came from the Magnolia Blooms Stamp Set. The flower is from Botanical Bliss Stamp Set.

The last choice for the event was this card which gave my stampers a bit of a different colouring option. I like showing them how to colour with the Watercolor Pencils and then finishing off using a Blender Pen - it makes for a nice soft finish to the images with no watery mess that some have when they first try to watercolour. We used the new Painted Poppies Stamp Set for the flower image from the Spring Mini Catalogue, and added some Peaceful Poppies Sequins for the bit of bling! The 4" x 3" DSP is from the See A Silhouette DSP in the Annual Catalogue - its full of bright cheerful papers that you will love turning into some cards for anyone. The papers also make great backgrounds for scrapbook layouts! The cardstock layer is Crushed Curry - a great match for the DSP. The greeting is from Peaceful Moments Stamp Set.

I hope you find some time to create this week - it's a great break from whatever else is going on in your world. Like something you've seen here? Please shop my online store link here or message me to help you place your order. I love to share special treats with you when you place online orders.

Book here for my next events in March and I'll have a place ready for you!

Happy stamping!

A New Watercolour Look with the Peaceful Poppies Suite

Painted Poppies Suite

The Peaceful Poppies suite includes two bundles, plus tons of gorgeous accessories. This suite is so amazing we have to call it a super-suite! The Painted Poppies bundle (#153827) and Peaceful Moments bundle (#153824) are both stamp set and die bundles and they both coordinate with each other, as well as, with the other elements of the suite. Talk about a super-suite that really blooms with creativity!

The Painted Poppies bundle is ideal for techniques like watercolouring and colouring with Stampin' Blends. If you were at my special Painted Poppies class, we did both techniques using the Peaceful Poppies Elements too.

This lovely card features watercolouring, modified die, and modified embellishments techniques.I think you'll love the techniques and the beautiful card you'll create! Need some help?? Bring your project to my next Coffee and Cards Event (tomorrow or next month), and we can work on it together!

Happy Stamping!
Ginny


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Painted Poppies Watercolor Card



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SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: Painted Poppies (#151599) & Beautifully Braided (#151637)
CARDSTOCK: Whisper White (#100730), Old Olive (#100702), Bermuda Bay (#131197)
PAPER: Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (# 149612), Vellum Cardstock (#101856)
INK: Jet Black StazOn (#101406), Pumpkin Pie (#147086), Old Olive (#147090), Mango Melody (#147093), Coastal Cabana (#147097)
ACCESSORIES: Perennial Essence Floral Centers (#149442)
ADHESIVES: SNAIL (#104331), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430), Mini Glue Dots (#103683)
TOOLS: Aqua Painters (#103954), Stampin' Spritzer (#126185), Painted Labels Dies (#151605), Clear Block E (#118484), Grid Paper (#130148)

TIPS: Use the Simply Shammy to clean the water and ink off the Clear Block after creating the watercolor wash background.

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Sunday Share - Coordinating Products Make Your Cards Shine!

When all parts of our outfit coordinates, we can't help but feel good as we step out to work, to visit or for a night on the town.  It's the same thing when we scrapbook or make cards - if the products coordinate we know our layout or card is going to be great!! That's why Stampin' Up! took the guesswork out of the latest Sale-a-Bration Coordinating Products offering - and they've given us some great pairings too.

Check out each item that is offered by clicking on this link and see what each item will go with making it easy to add on to your orders and know it will all work! All items are while supplies last so order soon so you don't miss out!

I had fun with the first set of dies that came into my crafting studio that coordinate with the Happy Birthday Sale-a-Bration stamp set that you can get for FREE with your qualifying order . . . . here's a card I made that really shows how easy it is to make a "wow" card with the extra layering! The dies include cake stands too so you can really jazz up your card . . . . you can purchase the dies and some cardstock supplies and earn the stamp set as your FREE item! A definite win!!

Here's another card made with the Ladybug dies that coordinate with the Sale-a-Bration host set called Little Ladybug - it has the cutest images! The concept artists had so much fun with all the coordinating products and video they made gives you lots of ideas to create more!

Ask me how you can earn the Little Ladybug stamps by hosting a card making party for you and your friends. They will get to buy their regular supplies, have the opportunity to earn Sale-a-Bration FREE items and you can earn the Little Ladybug set - everyone wins at this party! Don't want to clean house or bake for a party?? I can have everyone at my studio or do an online event so all your participants shop from the comfort of their home and when their orders arrive, I'll include a kit for each guest to make the card/s we would have done in person.

And lastly for today, if you love punches like I do then the Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper is meant for you - order the punches and you qualify for free Sale-a-Bration items and get the coordinating paper so you are ready to make your cards!

Need to have the Spring Mini Catalogue in your hands? Message me and I will get it to you :-)

Or you can come to my Coffee and Cards events next week - Tuesday or Thursday and either 1 - 3 pm or 7 - 9 pm. RSVP here so I prepare enough kits for the class.

Happy stamping!

Join the Fun During Sale-a-Bration and Get So Much More!

RISK FREE DISCOUNTS

If you are like most stampers, you enjoy sharing your creative ideas and projects. Plus, you love getting an extra-good deal on your favourite crafting supplies. Have you ever considered becoming a demonstrator - even if it's just to get your crafting supplies at a discount? I love what I do and I think you'd love it, too! Now is a great opportunity to join my team with our special Sale-A-Bration starter kit bonuses.

Choose $165 in Stampin' Up! products for only $135!

Plus, only during Sale-A-ration, you'll also receive three additional bonus items:
-A new Mini Paper Cutter
   -A 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Sampler
   -Your choice of any stamp set offered in current catalogues (host sets and Sale-A-Bration sets excluded)

If you don't think demonstrating is for you, joining to get the discount on your personal purchases is a great benefit. You can enjoy a discount of 20% or more on all future orders. Whether you join to share creativity, hold workshops and earn money, or get a great discount on your orders, we have options. All while doing what you love to do - stamp and share!

SAMPLE TRY-IT KIT (PICK YOUR OPTIONS)



AMAZING VALUE!
So let's recap - For only $135:

Choose up to $165 of any Stampin' Up! products of your choice for your kit. Choose from current catalogues, bundles, and Clearance Rack.

The Sale-A-Bration special kit also includes 3 bonus items: a Mini Paper Cutter, 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Sampler, and a stamp set of your choice from any current catalogue (excludes Host sets and Sale-A-Bration rewards).

20% discount! Enjoy a minimum of a 20% demonstrator discount every day.

Free Shipping! The starter kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.

No risk! You'll have through the end of your first full quarter (June 2020) to "test drive" demonstrator discounts and benefits.

No penalty! If you reach $400 in sales during April-June, you automatically remain active for another quarter. If you don't reach $400 in sales, you can "drop" with no penalty, and you keep everything from your Starter Kit.

No catch! There's no obligation to hold workshops or parties, sell products to others or personally purchase anything beyond the kit. I'd love to help you choose your "Try-it Kit" - call or message me anytime!

CUSTOMIZE YOUR KIT

Springtime Fun with the Best Dressed Suite

Best Dressed Suite

Celebrate your inner diva in style with the Best Dressed Suite! This fun and flirty Dressed To Impress stamp set includes images and sassy greetings to help you create the ultimate in fashionable paper crafting. It's one of my favourites for making those "girlfriend" cards

The All Dressed Up Dies include dies that coordinate with the stamp images, plus dies to make an awesome 3D purse! Pinterest is already loaded with great ideas for these cute purses! This bundle is one you'll want to add to your spring fashion collection now and will continue to enjoy season after season.

The note card project highlights an unexpected use for the purse handle die from the All Dressed Up Dies, heat embossing, and the stamping off technique. The soft colours and fashionable floral and stripe design are perfect for spring occasions. Make this card for Mother's Day, bridal showers, birthdays, and much more!

Happy Stamping!
Ginny


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Dressed To Impress - Mother's Day Note Card



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SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: Dressed to Impress (#151666)
CARDSTOCK: Whisper White (#100730), Coastal Cabana (#131297), Grapefruit Grove (#146972), Petal Pink (#146985)
PAPER: None
INK: VersaMark (#102283), Granny Apple Green (#147095), Bermuda Bay (#147096), Coastal Cabana (#147097), Grapefruit Grove (#147142)
ACCESSORIES: Stampin’ Emboss Powder Gold (#109129), From My Heart Faceted Gems (#151154)
ADHESIVES: SNAIL (#104331), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430), Mini Glue Dots (#103683), Fine-Tip Glue Pen (#138309) or Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755)
TOOLS: All Dressed Up Dies (#151665), Heat Tool (#129053), Embossing Buddy (#103083)




TIPS: Rub the Embossing Buddy over paper before heat embossing to reduce static. This helps prevent stray bits of embossing powder from sticking where you don't want them.

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