Sunday Share - Need Some Guy Cards? He's The Man!!

Today's share is all about making sure we have supplies on hand to make cards for the men in our lives - big or small they all appreciate cards that aren't super flowery or "girly" - don't you think?? The Annual Catalogue "He's The Man" Collection on p 78 features the perfect group of products for all your man cards for any occasion!

I really liked using the Designer Series Paper pack for my guy cards this past couple of month - I didn't even need to use the bundled He's All That stamps or dies to make some great birthday cards! For the first time that I can recall, Stampin' Up! added some die cuts to the paper pack so you can pop them out (I'm keeping mine in a clear envelope with the Designer Series Papers so they don't get lost).  There's two full sheets of die cuts included so you have lots of choices for card making or scrapbook pages. The themes of the paper range from BBQ-ing to camping and classic cards as well as perfect graphic designs to complete your projects! 

Here's some sample cards created by our concept artists - they really know how to show off the products and give us ideas, don't they? 

Here's the cards I made earlier to send out to family - and I'm going to make some more now because they were so popular 😉

Looking forward to seeing you at my next Craft and Chat on Zoom - you can check my events page for all the dates. If you aren't getting your email invites let me know so I can add you to my regular list . .  I'd love to craft with you!

Sale-a-bration is on now for two months along with the release of the new Holiday Mini. All SAB products are while supplies last so get your orders in soon so you know you have the FREE items of your choice! I've got your paper copies waiting for you - let me know when we can get together so I can give you yours!

Ready to shop? My online store is open 24/7 for you or you can contact me to help place your orders. Use my current Host Code (check my blog sidebar for the latest code) to get in the monthly draws for shared Host Rewards - closing dates are the at noon the day after my Craft and Chat events.

Are you looking for some great deals on retired stamps and dies?? Check with me and we can set up a date for you to look through all my retired products!! Lots of bargains for everyone!! 

Happy Stamping!

Ginny

Stampin' Dreams - Christmas In July Blog Hop

Crafters LOVE "Christmas in July" as it gives us the best excuse (if we need one!) to break out all our holiday crafting supplies and start making cards and gifts ahead of time . . . .  sometimes it's just a reason to see what others are making as we browse internet sites looking for the best ideas. Does that sound like you?? It's definitely me! This Blog Hop is a great way to see lots of ideas all in one place!

Stampin' Up! released their Holiday Mini (aka July-December 2022) catalogue on July 1st along with their latest Sale-a-bration flyer and we are all buzzing to share some ideas with you today - grab your mug or cup and join us as we give you some great new products and tips. Remember to comment too as we love knowing that you stopped by! 

My cards today started with my wanting to use the new Split Card Textures Dies in the Annual Catalogue along with the Sweet Candy Cane Bundle in the Holiday Mini.  I also grabbed the new Deckled Rectangles Dies for some background layering. 

Part of the Sweetest Christmas Suite includes the Real Red & White Glimmer Paper and I've used that for a sparkly background on both my cards. I could get sparkle behind both die cuts with a 4" x 6" piece, cut at an angle like in the picture above. I was super happy that the Glimmer Paper shows in most of my photos too! And if you don't like glitter everywhere - then you will love this paper as nothing rubs off onto you or your workspace! 

I die cut the candy canes from the Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper - how cool is that when we can use die cuts to cut out our DSP designs??  I'm quite happy to do fussy cutting any time, but it's so neat to have the dies work their magic for us! After I did the Garden Green card, I decided to turn my Real Red card to landscape and like how it came out! Which do you like best? I added the Festive Pearls and some of the Real Red & Garden Green Ribbon Combo pack to finish off the card (and a bit of the DSP to the envelope flap!)

Sale-a-bration is on until the end of August, and all items in the flyer are "while quantities last" so be sure to get your orders in sooner so you don't miss out on your choices. My favourite items are the Tree Lot Dies (you know I love camping!!) and then I usually pick up any Cards & Envelopes sets for making quick cards whenever I need some and I always find room for some amazing Designer Series Papers too! If you buy the Sweet Candy Cane bundle you earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item right away - add in some of your regular supplies and you've got enough to earn the Tree Lot Dies. It's that easy!! 

Want to shop now? - use this link to go to my store and grab the supply list too! 

If you need a new catalogue do let me know - I've got yours waiting for you to pick up, mail or drop off! Meanwhile use the links on my sidebar to see all the fabulous new bundles and papers . . . 

I'd love to have you join me for my Craft and Chat nights on Zoom - message or email me for the link for the invites - next one is Tuesday July 19th at 7:00 pm. 

Thanks for stopping by today and Happy Stamping!

Ginny

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Sunday Share - Let's Create With Watercolouring - It's Easier Than You Think!

 

Does the very thought of watercolouring make you run and hide? Do you avoid any ideas that come your way if the say "watercolour" in them? Then this post is definitely for you! And if you embrace all things water - including colouring - then you are sure to pick up some quick tips too!

July is World Watercolour Month and Stampin' Up! has so many products to help us celebrate - from specialty Watercolor Paper, to Watercolor Pencils, Water Brushes, inks and more! And there's a technique for everyone - from simple and quick to more advanced!

Our concept artists who made these first designs have also created a video to share some great ideas with you so take a look and pick your fave, start making a card or two to practice and then send out to a friend! Watch it now from my blog then read on for more ideas from me!

I've got two really quick ways to make a card with watercolouring and here they are. The first one was featured more than a year ago in one of my online classes but I've updated it to current products.  I'm featuring the Wonderful World stamps and Designer Series Papers in this card - a FREE item with your qualifying purchases during July and August Sale-a-bration event (while supplies last). The watercolour part is done by making a quick water wash over watercolour paper, then adding your coloured image. Let it dry as it runs a bit - which is ok! Then stamp the sketch image over top in Memento Black or Basic Gray.  I did one stamped in colour using my markers, then did a second stamping right away for a softer look on the other card. Which do you like best??

The DSP and stamps make such pretty cards and you can earn the bundle by stocking up on your most used supplies (think cardstock, adhesives, ribbons etc) along with purchases from the Annual or Holiday Mini Catalogues. Don't have a catalogue yet? Ask me and I'll make sure you get one 😉😉 meanwhile you can check the links on my blog sidebar. 

The second quick tip is to use a stamp set that is designed to give you the watercolour look just by stamping - so easy and no water anywhere!! Except on your card design LOL!  I took only 3 stamps from the Oceanfront stamp set to make the first scene above and added my sentiment from the Celebrating You stamp set in the Annual Catalogue. I also added a few Faux Sea Glass Pebbles. 

The next card used a few more images from the Oceanfront stamp set, and my sentiment came from In The Moment set. I added a few retired pebbles to the scene - thought they looked so cute on the beach!

I also used one of the FREE Sale-a-bration items "Pool Party & Soft Seafoam Cards & Envelopes" for my card bases making this a super project overall! I did add a Basic White layer to stamp on and that's it!!

Want to get your new products now and not wait for my Craft and Chat night order? You can use this link to my store and shop now! 

My next Craft and Chat is on Tuesday, July 19th at 7:00 pm on Zoom. If you aren't getting my Mixily invites, please let me know to put you on my list and then you will get the Zoom link with measurements to cut your papers and craft along with me - or you can watch and wait for the handout next day! All qualifying orders ($35+) will go into my draws for shared Host Rewards - if you are ordering online and your order is under $200 use my current Host Code FZZWFEKX to be included in the draws. All online orders get a thank you from me at the end of each month!! 

During Sale-a-bration you can earn FREE products just for doing your regular shopping - so don't delay!! So many super fun and cute products listed in the FREE flyer (see my blog sidebar) . . .  what are you waiting for?  Shop my online store to get started and have all your goodies ship directly to you! 

Looking forward to stamping with you soon!

Ginny

Making Some Snowman Magic with Crafty Collaborations Blog Hop

 

It's that time of year again where we share the latest Holiday Mini Catalogue with you - join me and lots of my crafting friends as we showcase some of the great new products you can get now AND earn FREE Sale-a-bration products while you shop!! We'd love to have you visit each blog (see list at the end of my post) and leave us a comment too!

During July and August you can get rewarded just for shopping - either stocking up on basics or purchasing some of the awesome new bundles in this July - December 2022 Catalogue. 

Let's take a look at my card share today - I decided to try out the dies in the Snowman Magic Bundle and use them as a frame mixing something old, something new, and something free too! 

Something old - the Wonderful Snowflakes introduced last year and brought back this year as they were so popular - I love the iridescent shine they give to the background on my card! The greeting comes from the Peaceful Deer stamp set in the Annual catalogue (a returning fave from last year) as do the stamped snowflake images on the envelope corners and inside the card. Don't forget the Red Rhinestones - a perennial favourite too!

Something new - the really cool Snowflake Frame Die in the Snow Magic Bundle and the cute little bird die cut too!  The larger snowflakes are found in the Chic Dies in the Annual Catalogue - part of The Texture Chic Suite of products (they include all the seasons so don't pass them by!).

Something FREE - did you notice the Pool Party & Soft Seafoam Cards & Envelopes in the Sale-a-bration flyer?? They are free with minimum $60 order and are the perfect background for so many card ideas - 20 card bases and envelopes ready to go - just add your fun layers like I did on this card!

All Sale-a-bration products are while supplies last so get your order in soon - shopping online means it goes directly to you and no waiting for my group orders going in later this month . . . use my current Host Code FZZWFEKX if your order is under $200 and get in my draws for sharing Host Rewards - it's always a fun time to earn "extra" free stuff just for placing your qualifying order with me (over $35.00). 

Want your own catalogue???  I have some here ready for you to pick up or I can drop off/mail too!! 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

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Sunday Share - Seas The Day Paper Pumpkin Kit Style!

 

“Seas” the day and set sail with across the ocean the Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit! With beautifully designed nautical imagery, a fun message in a bottle motif, and sentiments that are “shore” to please, this month’s kit is full of warmth and fun.

Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 daring designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit will have your loved ones feeling “sand-tastic”!

We also have a special game for you to play—take part in the Sea if You Know Paper Pumpkin quiz to learn more about Paper Pumpkin and this month’s kit! Plus, subscribers to the Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit will be entered to win a 1-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin code! Demonstrators can also play the quiz and all active subscribers (demonstrators included) are eligible to win the prize.

Play the Sea if You Know Paper Pumpkin quiz and share it with your friends! Good luck!

ABOUT THE KIT

What does this month's kit include? Here's the details for you:

• Sending Good Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Spot®
• Printed dry-embossed card bases (9)
• Printed envelopes (9)
• Printed die cuts (lots!)
• Twine
• Mini glue dots
• Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Fresh Freesia, Pacific Point, Poppy Parade

Party while you craft with Paper Pumpkin playlists! We’ve curated a playlist of tunes to coordinate with the theme of each month’s kit to elevate your Paper Pumpkin experience even more. You can easily create a free account on Spotify to follow when a new playlist drops each month. Plug in, press “play,” then create your projects!

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the July Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 June and 10 July at my Paper Pumpkin link!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period so get your subscription in now!

 Love all the cute designs you see once people start creating with their kits?  You can follow Paper Pumpkin on their blog  for lots of alternate projects each month!! 

Reminder to come to my free Zoom nights called Craft and Chat - next one is July 19th at 7:00 pm. If you aren't getting the invites through Mixily, let me know as I'd love to have you join me for an evening of crafting . . . and if you place a qualifying order ($35.00 minimum) using my current Host Code FZZWFEKX either online or the evening of the event, you could be in the draw for shared Host Rewards plus my regular thank you!!

Want your very own copy of the brand new Holiday Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration flyer?? We do love Sale-a-bration (running July and August) as we can earn free products just by placing our regular orders!  Contact me - they are waiting for you to pick up now 😉💌!!  Click on my sidebar icon to go to the Holiday Mini NOW!

Happy stamping!

Ginny