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Gorgeous cards in the Enjoy the Moment card kit or tutorial

I knew I wanted to feature this pretty designer paper called Enjoy the Journey for a card kit to go but I wasn't sure quite how or where to start!  

But once I decided to go with scenic and silhouette cards they came together wonderfully!  *this dsp is also available free with a $50 Stampin' Up! order through February. 

I am thrilled with these cards; they're gorgeous!  I included quite a few fancy folds too. 

The kit to go  includes 1/2 pkg. (6" X 12") of the Enjoy the Journey DSP, a share of both 3 twine combo and black matte dots, 10 envelopes, the pre-cut cards including die-cut & punched pieces and you'll receive the PDF tutorial free.  

I also have the PDF tutorial only available if you do not want the pre-cut kit.  However the kit is the best deal; you receive $20 in product (before tax & shipping) plus the 10 pre-cut cards for just $28!  

Opt in here for the card kit by February 19 to get it.  Or choose the PDF tutorial here instead.  This kit is mailed out at the end of February via Priority Mail.  The PDF tutorial will be send to you via email immediately after payment. 

Add on the Happy Labels stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off!  And if the total ($20 for the kit, $24 for the stamp set + more added) adds up to $50 or more you can choose a free Sale-a-Bration choice too.  Contact me here for this option. 

*You will need the following to complete your cards:

• Black ink and greeting images (I used Happy Labels)
• a paper trimmer to cut your new DSP, adhesives, optional embossing folder

Add on any other kit in my shop and save on shipping.  I have a second beautiful, new kit available here with the Texture Chic cards & envelopes.  See all of my kits here. 

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Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

Explosion 'Wow' cards with step by step video tutorial and template.

We made explosion cards on Facebook Live Monday night.  I host a free class called Stamp with Me Live on the last Monday evening of each month on my FB page here.  Be sure to follow me there.

I always upload the video on my NEW YouTube Channel afterwards so even if you're not on Facebook you can watch it later.  

I chose to use the Favored Flowers designer paper - it's a free Sale-a-Bration choice right now; while supplies last.  You can earn it free with any $50 order from Stampin' Up!.  See it here.  

The card starts out as a gate-fold fun fold card.  Easy enough....  I chose to fussy cut a few flowers & leaves from the pretty DSP to add to my greeting element.  The greeting is from the Fitting Florets stamp set. The white stitched circle is from the Stylish Shapes dies.  I also added a few Brushed Brass butterflies; love these!  They're so dainty and nice & flat.  

Here's the inside view of the explosion insert: 

I added the layered squares on the diagonally at the center of the explosion piece.  Note that this is only adhered on the very outside edge of the inside card.  It sort of floats.  Please watch the video here to see exactly how it's done.  It's quite difficult to explain how this is done in writing.  

**I created a free project sheet for this card; Download it here

Below is the template I used for the designer paper explosion layer.  You'll start out with a 4" X 8" piece of designer paper and score vertically at 2", 4" and 6".  Then score on the diagonal 4 times as shown.

I hope you try making one of these; they're so fun! 

Click on the link below to watch how it's done. 

YouTube video here

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Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

See lots of Fancy fold cards with the Control Freaks Blog Hop!

It's been awhile since I joined the Control Freaks Blog Hop!  The fun theme of Fancy Folds is right up my alley. 

You may have joined us from Melissa's blog; make sure to click on the icon at the end of each post to see every fancy fold card. 

I'm excited to share this fabulous 'Pop-Up Window Frame' card; it has so much dimension! 

It featuring the Adorable Owls stamp set from our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  It's free with any $50 Stampin' Up! purchase in January & February of 2023.  

The designer paper is the Country Gingham 6 X 6" from the Spring catalog.  The card colors include Night of Navy, Sweet Sorbet & Balmy Blue.  The layered frame is raised about 1/2" from the card base and is supported by two long boxes made of Designer Paper.  

Isn't that cool?  These boxes can lay down so the entire upper panel folds flat for mailing.  Love that!!  

Of course to create the neat window frame you will need the Stitched Rectangle dies.  I used 4 of the dies to make this card!  The stitched stars and clouds are die-cuts from the Give it a Whirl dies. The sweet owls are colored in with our Blends markers. 

Measurements: 

• Navy CS 5 ½” X 8 ½” and stitched die-cut 4 ¾” X 3 3/8” outside size
• 4” X 5 ¼” DSP, cut with Stitched Rectangles. 3” X 1 7/8” DSP; scored every 3/8”
• White 3 ½” X 2 ½” inside frame, Inside card is 4 ¾” X 3 ½”

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Next is a neat card I call a 'Vertical Slider'.  It's basically a gatefold card with an element in the center that is either fixed or removeable.  

It features the Adorable Owls stamp set again along with the Dandy Designs designer series paper.  Both are free during oru Sale-a-Bration promotion in January & February 2023.  

I colored the owls with our Blends markers.  Adding the 'Hoot Hoot' by fussy cutting it and adding it around the owl brings a bit of playfulness to the card. 

Measurements:

• Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end
• DSP 1 7/8" X 5 1/4" - 2 pieces plus a strip 3/4" X 4" for inside
• White stitched square 2 3/8"; inside is 4" X 5 1/4" & three 2" circles
• largest square 2 3/4", middle square 2 5/8"

Here's the inside view: 

There are three 2" circles adhered together to create this sliding element.  Fold two in half and adhere them to the last flat circle.  Be sure to adhere the folded circles to the back of your main element with the flat circle on top; it holds the card closed best this way.  You can see how this is done in the video. 

If you prefer to adhere this center element to your card permanently, just adhere it to the left side of your card front and allow the right flap to 'catch or latch' it closed.  

I'll share the video tomorrow or click here to see it on my YouTube Channel. 

Be sure to keep hopping on to see Debbie's projects and the rest of the Freaks! 

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Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

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 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

Stack & Cut cards with Dandy Designs & Something Fancy with PDF project sheet & template download!

I LOVE the cards I'm sharing with you today!!  So much!  

They're 'Stack & Cut' cards using an easy template I'll share below.  I created these for last week's Facebook Live.  The Dandy Design SAB designer paper features gorgeous color combinations like this one: 

Who would have thought Balmy Blue & Coastal Cabana would be so pretty together?!  I sure didn't.  But with the small prints and the addition of White & Pool Party it works beautifully. 

Each set of cards feature this neat Dandy Designs designer paper seen here.  This huge pack of 48 12 X 12" sheets is free during Sale-a-Bration with any $100 purchase.  

For each of these sets of cards I also featured the Something Fancy bundle.  It's one of my top picks. See it here.  The greetings are great but the dies!  WOW; the tags and layers are perfect!  

Add this bundle to your order and you're over half way towards getting the Dandy Designs paper pack free! All of these tags and greeting die-cuts are from these Something Fancy dies.  

This next set is all pastels in Fresh Freesia & Petal Pink; another color combo I would never have put together.  But it works!  

You also might notice that each card is a fun fold.  Here are the measurements:

• Horizontal cards - 4 1/4" X 11" card base, scored at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"
• Vertical cards 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base, scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" 

Below is the template I used.  I started out with 4 pieces of designer paper measuring 3 3/4" X 5".  I cut two at a time using the measurements on the template.  Then I cut 4 pieces of card stock for the layer under the designer paper pieces.  It's so easy and a fabulous way to use up your designer paper AND get a bunch of cards done quickly.  

*Save the photo or Download Stack & Cut cards & template here

This last set features Calypso Coral with Mango Melody; a bright and fun combination.  

You can see on the upper left and lower right a few of the optional die-cuts you can add to the tags.  The set actually features 3 options for details or a ribbon pull. 

Here you can see all 12 of the cards I made with the Dandy Designs designer series paper and the Something Fancy bundle.  

Click here to watch the video or click on the photo below. 

Be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel here!  Unfortunately my previous channel was hijacked! 

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Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

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January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!  January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

Note my NEW YouTube channel, email address plus free project download!

I've so much to do today that I'm posting a repeat project.  BUT, it's a huge favorite and if you haven't seen it or made one I'm sure you're going to add it to your list of projects in the future. 

But first an update on my email and YouTube channel. 

Last week my Google account was hijacked.  I lost some of my contacts, had to get a new email address (click here) and lost my YouTube channel and ALL of my 16,700 subscribers!  It's still a huge shock! 

I have contacted Google and they may help me recover my channel.  Chances are low this will happen, but in the meantime I've created a new one.  PLEASE subscribe to it if you enjoy my videos.  Here's the link.  

Now I'll share this easy card folio project. 

It features the Good Feelings stamp set, the Hand-Penned petals stamp set, the Penned Flower dies, the Border Basics dies seen here, and the Contour Scalloped dies (front of folio).  

We made it at a team meeting a few months ago.  I think it's a super cool way to gift cards to someone.  And it uses just one sheet of 8 1/2" X 11" card stock!  

Here's what it looks like open and full of cards: 

Here's the free project tutorial for this neat gift project.  Download Good Feelings card folio here.  

This is the front view.  The colors include Calypso Coral,  Petal Pink, Soft Succulent & Evening Evergreen.  Please subscribe to my new YouTube channel here!  Click here or on the video below to watch how to make this easy card folio. 

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Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

Order online using the links below:

January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!  January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

Beautiful By the Bay card kit; stunning designer paper!

This gorgeous By the Bay specialty designer paper is amazingly beautiful!  It has gold and glossy accents on one side of each page.  

It was my top choice for a January card kit; it's incredibly pretty and not just for beachy themes.  Below you'll see the 10 cards featured in my By the Bay card kit to go.  

There are 10 cards here with most being fancy folds.  The kit includes a half a package of By the Bay 6" DSP, a share of new Milky Dots and new Balmy Blue shaded ribbon AND the PDF tutorial.  Plus you'll receive the 10 pre-cut cards - everything is cut for you including the die-cut or punched pieces.  You'll just need to cut the designer paper that's in your product kit.  You'll have lots of product left to make even more cards! 

Opt in for this kit by January 19th; it will be mailed out at the end of January.  You can choose the PDF tutorial here.  

Get this fun fold card kit here.  

*The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase.  Please check your spam or junk folder for it. 

It does not include stamped images. I used the Something Fancy stamp set but you can substitute other greetings.

More details:

• Add on the Something Fancy stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off (and earn a free SAB choice). Email me 
• I also have a second card kit available this month featuring the Regency Park designer paper.  See that one here.  
• You can combine your kit orders and save on shipping; they'll both fit in one package. 
• Each kit includes $20 in product so if you'd like to earn a free $50 Sale-a-Bration item, add on $30 or more in product and choose a free item (or add $10 if you get both kits).  Email me here for that option please.  
• You will need greeting images, Navy ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper. 

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Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

Order online using the links below:

January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!  January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

Regency Park Fun Fold Card Kit to go! Opt in by January 19th

I've sure enjoyed playing with the pretty Regency Park designer paper; the color combinations and patterns are wonderful!  I chose it to be the featured product for my card kit this month.  Here's the photo of the cards: 

There are 10 fun fold cards here and the kit includes a half a package of Regency Park 6" DSP, a share of Faceted Gems and Navy bordered ribbon AND the PDF tutorial.  Plus you'll receive the 10 pre-cut cards - everything is done for you including the die-cut or punched pieces.  You'll just need to cut the designer paper that's in your product kit.  You'll have lots of product left to make even more cards! 

Opt in for this kit by January 19th; it will be mailed out at the end of January.  You can choose the PDF tutorial here.  

Get this fun fold card kit here.  

The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase.  Please check your spam or junk folder for it. 

It does not include stamped images. I used Sentimental Park stamp set but you can substitute other greetings.

More details:

• Add on the Sentimental Park stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off (and earn a free SAB choice). Email me 
• I also have a second card kit available this month featuring the By the Bay specialty paper.  See that one here.  
• You can combine your kit orders and save on shipping; they'll both fit in one package. 
• Each kit includes $20 in product so if you'd like to earn a free $50 Sale-a-Bration item, add on $30 or more in product and choose one (or if getting 2 kits, add on $10 to get a SAB choice).  Email me here for that option please.  
• You will need greeting images, Navy ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper. 

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Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

Order online using the links below:

January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!  January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

Get over $250 in products for just $129 including the new mini machine!

Today the new catalogs go live!

Today both the Spring & Sale-a-Bration catalogs go live!  

Shop here

I love our Sale-a-Bration promotion where everyone gets something free with a qualifying order.  Who doesn't love FREE?!  

And this year they've added the best deal ever with the Starter Kit offer.  

If you're ordering around $100 anyway why not get the Starter kit and enjoy the discount while you can? 

Here's the link to get yours. 

There are three choices; pick the one that suits you! 

Option 1 - for $129 you get the new Boho Blue mini machine PLUS $175 in products of your choice

Option 2 - for $129 you get the white mini machine PLUS $175 in products of your choice

Option 3 - for $99 pick out $175 in products of your choice without a new mini machine 

Then, after your purchase of the starter kit you can enjoy the 20% discount on everything you order!  And get free Sale-a-Bration products too!  

I'd love to have you join my Flowerbug's Team! 

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If you're local to me in Minot, ND be sure to stop in for my New Catalog party tomorrow. 

Great displays, yummy food, a neat take-a-way projects & of course great deals too!!

It's Saturday, January 7th from 1- 4 pm. 

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The Dainty Flowers designer paper is one of my top picks this year.  There are multiple sheets in the pack that are perfect for quick but beautiful cards.  See my video here. 

Click on the image below to watch my video where I share multiple card ideas with this beautiful designer paper. 

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Clearance Rack deals!

 Order online using the links below:

January Host code links: QFTB9AST or 69GXSA3B

Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!  January Host code links:  QFTB9AST or 69GXSA3B

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Masked Blending Technique; join me Live tonight!

Happy New Year!!!

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Tonight I'm sharing the Masked Blending technique on FB Live.  It's at 7:30 pm here on FB.  It will also be shared on my YouTube channel afterwards.  

Each month (usually on the last Monday) I host a 'Stamp with Me' Live on my FB page.  I post the project ahead of time so those who want to can prepare and create along with me.  

Tonight we're playing with masking & blending brushes to create cards like these:  

I chose to use long post-it notes to 'mask' off the area I want to add color to.  I used Coastal Cabana ink and our Blending Brushes.  You can get an incredibly smooth look with these brushes.  I'll share my favorite tips on using them in the video.  

The stamp sets are all new in either the upcoming Spring or Sale-a-Bration catalogs. These catalogs go live on January 5th. 

The card below is made with the Beautifully Happy stamp set.  It's a 2-step set with 17 stamps in it.  It's free with a $100 order from January 5 - February 28th. 

My colors include Coastal Cabana, Gorgeous Grape & Fresh Freesia. 

I did stamp the large flower an extra time and fussy cut it so I could pop it up for added dimension.  

Join me on Facebook here tonight at 7:30 pm CT or watch it later on my YouTube Channel here.  

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Clearance Rack deals!

Last Chance list is here!  

Order online using the link below:

Host code links:  QFTB9AST or 69GXSA3B

Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!  Host code link:  QFTB9AST

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!