Beautiful Gallery Floral Frame Card

The Beautiful Gallery suite is absolutely gorgeous!  I enjoyed making this simple card with a floral pattern from the Beautiful Gallery 6"x6" DSP framed with Very Vanilla die cut with the Gallery Blooms dies.

After tying a bow with Basic Beige ribbon, I adhered that panel to a Secret Sea cardstock base.  I lined the inside of the card with Very Vanilla.  I decided not to add anything else and let the pretty paper carry this card.

I will be featuring this suite in my July classes, at my home or yours.  I am also going to be working on a heritage album with this suite.  Is anyone interested in joining me?

NOTE: This suite and its products will be on sale (BOGO 50%) starting 6/3 and running through the end of the month!

Starter Kit Special Offer Ends SATURDAY!

If you love Stampin' Up! products, did you know that you could receive a (minimum) 20% off all of your orders if you became a Stampin' Up! demonstrator?  Many people join as hobbyists just for the discount.  Tomorrow is the last day to receive $165 in products with the starter kit price of only $99.

 Learn more HERE!

Month by Month Virtual Album Retreat

Stampin' Up! is hosting our first ever virtual album retreat, a Month by Month 24-page workshop (12 two-page 12"x12" layouts), online July 16-18 (with videos available after the live demonstrations), and you can purchase this amazing product bundle (which also automatically registers you for the event) starting today!

This concept was a staple with Close To My Heart that has been carried over to Stampin' Up!  I have participated in two of these past events, and they were totally worth the experience!  Almost everything comes precut and packaged like kits.  You will learn so many new techniques and creative ways to use the included products (which I suspect will include a new stamp set). 

Anyone who purchases the virtual retreat through me will also get supplies and instructions a bonus opening and closing page for their albums as one of my appreciation gifts.  You can use Stampin' Rewards toward the purchase, and you will earn Stampin' Rewards on this purchase. 

Please let me know if you have any questions!  Learn more with this PDF and view the sample layouts HERE.  I hope you'll join me!

Layered Thoughts and Celebration Expressions Cards

Have you seen our 6"x8" mini album and Memories & More pocket cards?  Did you know that you can use these pocket cards on cards?  We sell a package of 10 each (20 total) white cards and envelopes that fit the 3"x4" and 4"x6" pocket cards perfectly! 

I used the new Celebration Expressions cards paired with the Layered Thoughts stamp set and black ink.  For both cards, I fussy cut elements from another card (or with the balloons, from the part that is covered by the stripes).  For the large card, I distressed the edges of the pocket card with Berry Burst ink using the direct-to-paper technique to give it a little more interest.

I love how I can use "card" products for memory keeping and "scrapbooking" products for cards!

Layered Thoughts Thank You Card

This simple card leans on the new In Colors cardstock for interest.  I cut each strip 4"x1.25" and stamped "Thank" in black on each color using the Layered Thoughts stamp set.  (This is a great versatile sentiments set!)

I stamped "you" on a scrap of white and cut it out, dovetailing each end and adding Cloud Cover In Color Flat Pearl Gems.

This one came together quickly and will be added to my stash because you never know when you will want to show someone appreciation and gratitude!

Impressions Abloom In Colors Card

This no-stamping card uses the dies from the Floral Impressions bundle and the new In Colors, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Cloud Cover, and Secret Sea. 

Not only do the dies cut out the pieces, but they also have pieces that dry emboss, which is the texture you see on the flowers and leaves.

For more interest, I tore the Cloud Cover cardstock strips and embossed the Secret Sea cardstock with the 3D Soft Waves embossing folder.

The inside is currently blank until I decide what I will use it for.

Impressions Abloom Birthday Card

Participants in my May card class created this card with the Impressions Abloom stamp set, dies, and DSP.  We used colored cardstock (Fresh Freesia and Pretty in Pink) for the flower bases and then stamped the outlines with Petunia Pop and Strawberry Slush. 

The oval cut out is part of the coordinating dies.  The sentiment is from the (retired) Labeled with Love stamp set.

When you make your own cards, be sure to decorate the inside and the coordinating envelope!  Simple stamping adds a lovely accent.

Easter Layout

This weekend, I was able to finish our Easter layout that I started at my scrapbooking class last month.  It needed a few more die cut flowers to be finished.

I love that using the Impressions Abloom stamp set and die bundle allows me to customize my projects to my photos.  I used Blueberry Bushel, Pool Party, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, and Garden Green Stampin' Pads to match our family photos.  I stamped the title with my Classic Alphabet (retired) stamp set.

It may not be obvious, but I also used the coordinating Floral Impressions 12"x12" DSP (the back sides of two patterns, not the floral side).

The finishing touches are (retired) blue and yellow Tinsel gems.

Cherry Cobbler Notes & Totes Card

Happy National Cherry Cobbler Day!  (Who knew?)

Not only is Cherry Cobbler a sweet treat, but it is a gorgeous Stampin' Up! hue too.  I had to get inky today and make this card featuring Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, and Lemon Lolly (as suggested in the current Color Coach)!  

I added in Pool Party Two-Tone cardstock (embossed with the 3D Soft Waves embossing folder and then torn to make waves) and Crumb Cake cardstock (with "sand" stamped in Crumb Cake).  

I used my Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends to create the bag's stripes and my Basic Black Stampin' Blend for the sunglasses.  Let me know if you have any questions about how I made this card.  I'm ready for some beach or lake time!

Maritime Moments Kit

 Each month, Stampin' Up! releases two new kits.  The Maritime Moments creates six handsome cards.

Everything you need to create two each of the designs is included in the kit, although you might need a pair of scissors.

I think that these make great cards for the men in your life.

Be sure to get this kit before it's gone if you love or someone you know loves the sea!

Notes & Totes Catalog CASE Card

The Notes & Totes bundle is one of my favorites!  The samples in the new Annual Catalog on p. 81 are darling, so I had to CASE one of them! 

I used the stamp set/dies bundle with Thoughtful Journey 6"x6" DSP.  The cardstock I used includes White Willow, Crumb Cake, Strawberry Slush, Pool Party, Petal Pink, Pretty in Pink, Lemon Lolly, and Black.  I used Crumb Cake, Strawberry Slush, Pool Party, and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Pads, then finished the card with Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink gems.

What occasion would you use this card for?

Mother’s Day Paper Bouquet

This Paper Bouquet kit was so much fun to put together!  All of the pieces are precut; you just need to assemble.

Be prepared to have a pair of pliers and a hot glue gun in addition to the kit contents to assemble.  I liked using my bone folder to curl the petals, but some of my friends preferred their fingers to shape the petals.  It wasn't hard but did take a bit of time.  (Labor of love, anyone?)

The flowers feature the new In Colors Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Cloud Cover, and Secret Sea.  I think my mom likes her "everblooms!"

You can find the Paper Bouquet kit HERE if you'd like to make one for yourself or a loved one.