Sunday Share - Abstract Beauty Suite Makes Quick Cards

Did you ever wish for a quick and easy way to put a bunch of cards together in one afternoon??  Or evening?? Abstract Beauty Designer Series Papers and coordinating Cards and Envelopes are ready to help you make beautiful cards so fast you won't believe it how easy it is!

I actually used a couple of Notecards and Envelopes today to share but next time I'm going for the full size cards in the Spring Mini Catalogue on p 49 . . .  here's the full suite of products above with perfect colours for putting us in the mood for spring! 

The Specialty Designer Series Papers are in a new size 4" x 6" and have touches of Gold Foil on many of the 48 sheets in the pack - really beautiful in person!  I managed to capture the shine in one of my photos for you to see. 

I cut one sheet in two and made two notecards. I used a couple of the other designs in the pack for my hexagon die cuts (yay for new hexagon dies!!) and added some Gilded Gems and In Color Square Gems in Jade to my cards for added bling, This size is perfect for a card front, plus some trim for the inside or envelope . . . .  it's also great for adding to layouts for matting pictures! Just trim your picture down a bit to show off the paper behind 😊

I added a greeting from the Flowing Flowers Stamp Set - a fun one to add to a card for a friend (instead of a text!). I'm trying to send more cards - are you??

I hope you like my cards today - if you'd like some more inspiration be sure to sign up for my newsletters, and my events too. I do my monthly Craft and Chat evenings on Zoom so we can all attend, visit and share our projects too.  If you shop my store (link here) and use my current Host Code then I can add your name to my draws for shared Host Rewards each month.  I always post my current Host Code on my sidebar so you can check you have the right code when you shop. 

Here's a video from Stampin' Up! with some added inspiration from our talented concept artists - 

A quick reminder that Sale-a-bration is only on until February 28th so get your orders in soon and earn the FREE products you want!!! 

Sale-a-bration is also the best time to try out our products in the starter kit using the "Join" option  - you not only get the regular "best deal" on products that you choose but during Sale-a-bration you can pick up TWO extra stamps sets of your choice and add them to your cart! No shipping and no GST on your starter kit!!  It's the best deal going when you are on a budget and want to space out purchases over a couple of months and get a discount . . .  and that helps you meet your minimums too. 

Need help? Message or email me to work on it together!!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Valentines Sweet Talk - A Family Affair!

 

I'm sharing the Sweet Talk Suite today featured in the 2022 January-June (Spring) Mini catalogue starting on p 8-9. I'm sure you've seen lots of fun ideas with this suite of products so today I'm sharing some last minute ideas for you and a reminder that the Designer Series Paper along with the really cute and versatile dies will help you create some "sweet" layouts featuring the "heart" moments in your lives long after February 14th is over. 

One of the neat products in the collection is the Sweet Little Boxes which are the perfect size for mini surprises and gift cards too - and not just for Valentines as they can be used all year round stamped with your favourite seasonal stamps or covered with some pretty papers!

Here's my card for someone special tomorrow (shh can't tell!) and the products I used to make it.

I had a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock embossed with the one of the Dotty Hearts Embossing Folders from an earlier project so decided to cut it down a bit and add it to the front. I die cut the pretty hearts from the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper (LOVE when we can do that!!) to add to the front of my card plus one peeking out from inside!

I coloured the White Twine with my Dark Highland Heather Blends so I'd have the perfect match to the papers I used. So quick and easy to do and it dries almost instantly!

And here's some more ideas to use the bundle you can get!

Here's a video to show some of the neat ideas from Stampin' Up! concept artists - I hope you will think about getting this bundle of products to help you create those special moments at your home!

Click on my link here to shop anytime - my website is open 24/7 for you and orders can ship directly to you too. Use my current Host Code XB63GSJ6 to be entered into draws for shared Host Rewards each month. Draws happen the day after my monthly Craft and Chat events (next one coming up this Tuesday February 15th at 7:00 pm on Zoom). If you want me to send you an email invite to my events, please let me know!

I have to share this picture of concentration - my hubby came in and asked for some supplies to make a card and I was not to look - so only a peek to snap this picture of the artist at work! Can't buy a card in a house where card making is the thing to do!! 

Happy stamping!

Ginny  

Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop - Honouring Our Furry Friends

Today's blog hop from Crafty Collaborations celebrates every type of event with our pets so please join this awesome group of demonstrators from around the world as we share some crafting ideas with you under the title Stampin' Dreams . . . so grab your favourite cup and hop along!

One of our current Sale-a-bration free items is the bright and cheerful Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper pack that was perfect for a card I wanted to send to a friend. She had just lost her fur baby and messaged me that she was now at Rainbow Bridge so this card came to be❤

I liked the idea of the slim card so I could put lots of rainbows on the front, and inside I included a copy of the Rainbow Bridge poem from the internet. 

I added a smaller print to the envelope flap and was really happy with the end results. Our pets give us so much love during their lives with us, and this card was a small way for me to honour their love and help my friend remember the good times. If you still have the retired Dog Punch, you can easily adapt this card idea for a pup.

Have you tried the slim cards yet? This base was cut from Thick Basic White 7" x 8 1/2" and scored at 3 1/2" so it fit perfectly in the new Slimline Envelopes featured in the Spring Mini on p 53 as an add-on to the Slim Sayings Bundle. The Slim Sayings Bundle cuts really well with our Adhesive Sheets - a perfect pair! 

I cut the DSP with the larger rainbow design on the image lines, then trimmed to fit the card front width. 

Sale-a-bration FREE items are only available until February 28th so place your order soon so you know you will get what's on your wish list. For every $60 you spend, you can pick a FREE item!

Shop online with me (click here) or message/contact me to help you place your orders. Use my current Host Code XB63GSJ6 to get in my Host Reward draws each month as part of my thank you for shopping with me. 

My Craft and Chat events on Zoom are a fun way to meet and share projects and I give you details if you want to craft along with me each time. Next one is Tuesday, February 15th at 7:00 pm - let me know if you want the links! And check my Events page on my website to stay in the know of what's happening in my stampin' world!

Please take time to visit the other blogs today, and leave a quick comment - we love our happy mail!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Blog Hop List:

Sweet Talk Slimline Card with Festive Friday

 

It's fun to take part in challenges to give our ideas a different direction . . . . today's card is all about hearts and a few other things too! You can check out the blog post from Festive Friday here and enter your own ideas until February 14th! 

I decided to choose Pink, Sparkle, Ribbon and Hearts for my card, and then added a greeting that could fit the Romantic Sentiment too 😊

I have made a few slimline cards lately and really like the extra space on the card front to embellish just a bit more than a regular card size. This card started with Thick Basic White cardstock cut at 7" x 8 1/2" and scored at 3 1/2". That's a perfect fit for the new Slimline Envelopes on p 53 in the Spring Mini. 

Here's some of the products I used - plus I punched the scalloped hearts from In Color Shimmer Vellum in the Annual Catalogue for my sparkle (Fresh Freesia to the rescue to coordinate with Highland Heather in the Designer Series Paper!)

Can you see the sparkle in the Fresh Freesia Hearts?? 

Here's a tip for adding the DSP to the envelope flaps - use your Silicone Mat under the flap, then add adhesive of choice to the flap. Top with your DSP strip cut to 1 3/8" x 4", burnish with your Bone Folder then trim the edges from the back with your Paper Snips. I also stamped some hearts on the front of the envelope💕

Here's the Sweet Talk Collection #157629 p 8 that I used today although I added my texture with the Dotty Hearts Embossing Folders (Annual Catalogue p 154) in Blushing Bride Cardstock and added Fresh Freesia Shimmer Ribbon..

Need some new products - I'd love to have you shop with me (click here) and if you shop online and use my current Host Code XB63GSJ6 then I can add you to my draws to share in Host Rewards each month - it's fun to shop and more fun to win free stuff!! Sale-a-bration is still going strong until February 28th - you can earn FREE products just for buying basic so shop now and earn . . . 

Thanks for visiting me today and I hope you got some inspiration for your next project!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - We're 'All Together' In Our Crafting World

 

You can create more love and kindness to the world. What may seem like a small thing to you, can make a big difference for those you care about. We all need to hear that we matter!

Show your caring with the new All Together Collection. Hand designs that illustrate coming together in friendship and solidarity, and thoughtful sentiments help share your caring thoughts. With the All Together Collection you can create cardmaking and paper crafting projects that reflect the people you know and love.

The All Together Collection includes early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalogue—an exciting new range of natural Stampin’ Blends—and exclusive, limited-time products you can’t get anywhere else!

Check out the video for more details and gorgeous inspiration then connect with me to get yours soon!

Use my current Host Code XB63GSJ6 when you order online so you can be in my draws later this month for shared Host Rewards - it's one way I say thank you to my special people who order with me! 

Sale-a-bration is on until February 28th and you know that's the best time to shop and get FREE products from the special flyer . . .  or join with your choice of starter kit and get even more FREE products! Contact me for more info - I'd love to chat!

Happy Stamping!
Ginny

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