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2018 -2019 New Catalog Ribbon Share
Darling Label Punch Box ~ Stampin’ UP!
Today is a ‘twofer’ – two cards for the price of one! One of the first things on my ‘wish list’ for the 2018 – 2019 Annual Catalog was the Darling Label Punch Box! It is the cutest tin filled with crafting must-haves, add some card and adhesives and maybe a few embellishments and you are ready to start creating!
This box contains a 6-piece stamp set with a coordinating punch, a clear stamp block and two Stampin’ Spots ~ one in Grapefruit Grove, the other in Night of Navy. Both my card use the goodies from this 8 x 8 x 3 size tin plus some Designer Series Paper, ribbon and Metallic Pearls. You gotta read on to see what I came up with……………………
5 days left for special joining offer
Earlier this month I shared a special offer Stampin’ UP! has for anyone who joins to be a demonstrator, The offer finishes on August 31st so there are just 5 more days left to take advantage of the free set of 10 Ink Pads which is worth $67.50! If you love crafting then you need to read on……………………….
Silver Embossing Paste meets Dazzling Diamonds
Very often I make a card for a particular occasion then look at it thinking that it would also work for another occasion, and so it is with today’s card. I wanted a really striking birthday card and used the Silver Embossing Paste on the Night of Navy Card. As soon as I had finished the birthday version ‘ Christmas’ shouted out to me! I made a second one and sprinkled some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter over it before allowing it to dry.
Stamparatus ~ Hinge Stamping – Video Tutorial
This is the second of my videos on techniques using the Stamparatus and it features Hinge Stamping. The Happy Birthday is from the Perennial Birthday Stamp set.
The Stamparatus is Stampin’ UP!’s latest tool and an absolute must have for all stampers. It helps you perfectly align your stamp images, stamp multiples of the same project quickly and accurately and gets complete ink coverage – ‘cos you can do a ‘do-over’ as my video today will show.
Abstract Impressions ~ Flowers and Hugs
Today’s color combination was inspired by the Garden Impressions Cardstock Pack – where you get 8 sheets of 3 different colors – So Saffron, Melon Mambo and Calypso Coral and coordinates with the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper. It is not a combination that would have come to mind but Stampin’ UP! does all the hard work and makes me look good.
I chose to go with the Abstract Impressions Stamp Set – which allows me to build up my flowers and has some really cute greetings, it also has a coordinating Springtime Impressions Thinlet Dies which I used to emboss one of my layers.
Mastering Ribbon # 4 – Faux Knots
Most of my projects seem to include ribbon, I have mentioned before that often times I start with my ribbon drawer for inspiration for my colors and then work from there. Ribbon is such a versilite embellishment and Stampin’ UP! has over 50 different ribbons and trims to choose from and they all coordinate with the ink and cardstock in the SU color families.
I shall be offering a ribbon share in August……………. so watch this space!
Hello ~ Accented Blooms
Summer is well and truly with us here in North Texas – we are forecast for 100F+ for the next 10 days. My garden is looking a little parched despite the fact I am out watering at 7am every day!
One thing that will not fade away in the heat is the lovely flowers that are part of the Accented Blooms Stamp Set. I have used So Saffron, Pool Party, Powder Pink and Pear Pizzazz to watercolor my flowers and they are still as vibrant as the day I painted them.
Sweet & Simple ~ Healing Hugs
Today’s card is another in my Sweet and Simple series where I have set myself a little challenge using a small amount of equipment and supplies – kind of like one of those cookery shows where you are given 3 or 4 ingredients and you have to turn it into a spectacular 4 course meal!
The stamp set is Healing Hugs and I have used my new favorite combination of Soft Sea Foam and Gray Granite. This stamp set is perfect for ‘get well’ cards which we hope we never have to make and send but when that time does happen this is a lovely set to have to hand. Continue reading

