Hold on to Hope

I literally made these cards before breakfast one day last week.  I think they are gorgeous - and I can say that because they are not my original design.  I CASEd them from another Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Brandy Cox, who helped design this set.  "CASE" is a term that we use in the stamping world to mean Copy And Share Everything.  The only thing I did differently was to stamp the pink butterfly.  She used Early Espresso ink to stamp the butterfly and cut it out using the coordinating dies for this set.

If you do all the stamping first - then the cards can be made quickly.

Basic Directions for making these cards:

• Card Base: Thick Whisper White 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
• Petal Pink layer: 3 7/8 x 5 1/8: stamp the edge of the card using the large floral stamp and Petal Pink Ink
• Whisper White mat/layer: 2 3/4 x 3 3/4
• Whisper White for stamped images: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 ; stamp the cross and butterfly using Petal Pink ink, and the words with Early Espresso ink; layer this on the white mat using dimensionals
• Stamp the inside and the envelope as desired 

This is one of the sets that I hate to see retire. I love everything about this set, the sentiments, images, and beautiful dies.  This set and the dies are only available through June 2, or while supplies last.  The dies are now 60% off - a GREAT deal - and they could even be used without the stamp set.  Click on the images below to add the items to your shopping bag in my online store.

CLICK HERE to see another card that I made using this stamp set.

Click on the image above to see all of the items that will be retiring on June 2.  The Stampin' Blends markers are NOT retiring, but they will only be sold in a bundle in the new catalog.  So this is the last chance to buy individual markers. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Another Piece of Cake - Quick and Easy

 I just can't stop playing with the the Piece of Cake stamp set from Stampin' Up!  I have had this stamp set and coordinating punch for over a year - and just inked it up for the first time a few weeks ago!  I made several birthday bridge cards that you can see HERE  I was having so much fun building the little cake shops.  Even though that card was really not difficult to make - it was a little time consuming.  These cards are more on the quick and easy side.

 I also wanted to feature the retiring 6x6 Designer Series paper packs, which come in each of the color families.  I LOVE this gingham pattern and am sad to see it retire.  You can purchase it at a discount, through June 2 or while supplies last.

Basic instructions to make the card above:

• Thick Whisper White card base
• Rococo Rose patterned paper: 2 1/4 x 5 1/4
• Images stamped on Whisper White Largest Stitched Shapes Circle, colored using Rococo Rose and Smoky Slate & Daffodil Delight  Stampin' Blends
• 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots (retiring and ON SALE!)

This card is made using the Purple Posy patterned paper, Scalloped Linen Ribbon, and Stampin' Write marker.

 Basic Instructions to make the card above:

• Thick Whisper White card base
• Purple Posy Patterned paper, 2 1/4 x 5 1/2
• Images stamped on Whisper White largest Stitched Shapes Circle, colored using Purple Posy, Smoky Slate, and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends 
• Scalloped mat is cut from Purple Posy card stock using the largest scallop die from Layering Circles Dies
• 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots

This stamp set can also be used to make a Wedding or Anniversary card.  

Basic instructions to make the card above:

• Whisper White Thick Card Base
• 4 x 5 1/4 Whisper White card stock, embosses using Swirls & Curls embossing folder -SOLD OUT!
• 3x3 Silver Foil mat
• Images are stamped on Whisper White Largest Stitched Shapes Square Die and colored using Rococo Rose and Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends
• "Mr, & Mrs." stamped on Whisper White and cut out using smallest heart from Be Mine Stitched Dies
• Silver piece behind heart; 1/2 x 1 1/2 Silver Foil card stock

Below are some of the products I used to make these cards.

If you have any questions about how to make these cards - please do not hesitate to CONTACT ME

CLICK HERE to check out the list of LAST CHANCE (retiring) products.  Stamp sets are guaranteed available through May 22.  Everything else is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - through June 2.

CLICK HERE to see my May 2020 class to go.  This is a great class for kids who made need something to keep them busy!

CLICK HERE to see my April 2020 class to go.  This is a project that I designed.for beginners, but suitable for anyone: all you need to complete the 20 cards is your favorite adhesive!

CLICK HERE  to see my other classes to go - which are still available while supplies last.

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Piece of Cake

Isn't this the cutest card?!  I have to say that it is mostly a direct CASE from a card I saw on Pinterest (Heejung Hunsberger) with a few modifications.  I hope to post a quick video on Monday showing how to make this kind of card.  It is called a bench card - and is not as hard to make as you would think!  It folds up to fit in an envelope!  This card is 5 x 7 - which is larger than the cards I usually make, so it would take a larger envelope.  I wanted the card large enough to fit the cake stands on the outer panels - and two layers of cakes inside.

It is hard to tell in the photo but the cake stands are cut from silver foil paper - using the Cake Builder Punch.  This is the first photo I took with my new light box - before I watched any You Tube videos about how to take good photos. Ha ha!   Hopefully I will get better with a little practice.

I made this card to feature the retiring stamp set, Piece of Cake.  I can not believe that I bought this set and coordinating punch over a year ago and never used it!!!  It is the cutest set and super easy to color the images!  You could even fussy cut the cakes with a scissors - you can see from the photo that the shape of the cake is very simple.  BUT this punch is on sale - so grab it while you can.  It is also retiring and will only be available while supplies last.

There are a lot of great greetings in this set - making it perfect for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, or anytime you want to celebrate with cake!

Click on the images below to get get more info about the products and to purchase them from my online store.


The Decorative Ribbon punch is also on sale and also retiring!

Be sure to check back on Monday to see how to make this card.

CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

CLICK HERE to check out the list of LAST CHANCE (retiring) products.  Stamp sets are guaranteed available through May 22.  Everything else is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - through June 2.

CLICK HERE to see my May 2020 class to go.  This is a great class for kids who made need something to keep them busy!

CLICK HERE to see my April 2020 class to go.  This is a project that I designed.for beginners, but suitable for anyone: all you need to complete the 20 cards is your favorite adhesive!

CLICK HERE  to see my other classes to go - which are still available while supplies last.

Please follow my FACEBOOK PAGE, PINTEREST BOARDS, and YOU TUBE channel.

I will be launching a monthy email newsletter beginning in June.  Please complete the form below to sign up for exclusive products and special deals!  I would love to send you a card on your birthday, too!

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Daisy Delight and Retiring In Colors

I made this set of cards using the Retiring 2018-2020 In Colors from Stampin' Up!  These are beautiful basic colors and I hate to see them go.  But Stampin' Up! will add 5 new colors to the new annual catalog (launcing June 3) and I'm sure I will love them just as much!

When I made this set of cards, I used two stamp sets that feature a large daisy flower. The two cards below are made using the retiring Daisy Delight stamp set.  This is photopolymer stamp set, and also includes the "Thank You" greeting used on the cards as well as the images and greetings in the graphic below.  (Click on the graphic to add it to your shopping bag in my online store.)  This stamp set is retiring and is guaranteed to be available through May 22.

For the cards below, I used the Daisy Lane stamp set.  This is a red rubber cling mount stamp set, that also has a medium daisy stamp and coordinating punch. It is pictured below.  Click on the image to add the stamp set to your shopping bag in my online store.

When making the daisies for my cards - I stamped the image two times on a piece of scrap paper, then punched the images out, and used a glue dot to attach them to each other.  For the blue card, I used both sizes of the daisy.  You can also use the stamp with out the punches - you will need to stamp the second image by turning the stamp slightly and stamping the petals between the petals of the first stamped image.  (This is easier to do with the photopolymer, Daisy Delight set, because you can see through the stamps.)

Below are some of the other supplies I used to make the cards.  Click on any image to go to my online store - to add to your shopping bag and to get more details about the product.



CLICK HERE to check out the list of LAST CHANCE (retiring) products.  Stamp sets are guaranteed available through May 22.  Everything else is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - through June 2.

CLICK HERE to see my May 2020 class to go.  This is a great class for kids who made need something to keep them busy!

CLICK HERE to see my April 2020 class to go.  This is a project that I designed.for beginners, but suitable for anyone: all you need to complete the 20 cards is your favorite adhesive!

CLICK HERE  to see my other classes to go - which are still available while supplies last.

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This Little Piggy

I sent these cards out to my team members and a few regular customers - who attend my in person classes.  I've attended several ZOOM meetings with my demonstrator friends - but I miss attending "in person" meetings and classes.  The card is a CASE (Copy And Share Everything) of one I saw on Pinterest (by Lorri Heiling.)  Below is the inside of the card:

Lorri put these words on the front of the card - but when I showed the cards to my kids (ages 25 & 21) they both thought the "....stayed home" should go inside the card.  And I agreed.  This card was a HUGE hit!  I received a thank you from almost every person who received this card - either a text, email, or shout on on Face Book. 

Below is the stamp set that I used to make this card - and it is on the RETIRING LIST!!!  So if you want this cute set - just click on the photo and add it to your shopping bag in my online store - before it is gone forever!

Here are two other cards I made with this adorable stamp set:

Below are some of the other products I used to make the featured cards.  Click on any photo to add it to your shopping bag.

Cutting dimensions for making the card:

Card stock for card: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; scored at 4 1/4

Designer Series Paper: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2

Scallop Oval Dies: largest scallop oval

Stitched Shapes Dies: largest oval

The head of the piggy is stamped a second time on a scrap of white card stock and "fussy cut."  The mask is put on the piggy head first - then attached to the original stamped image with a dimensional.

The mask  is approx 5/8 x 3/8;  I made 3 score lines 1/8 inch apart - then trimmed with my paper snips.  I glued two pieces of white baker's twine to the back of the mask - forming the letter x.  Adjust the twine from the front so it looks like straps.

CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

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CLICK HERE to see my April 2020 class to go.  This is a project that I designed.for beginners, but suitable for anyone: all you need to complete the 20 cards is your favorite adhesive!

CLICK HERE  to see my other classes to go - which are still available while supplies last.

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Kathy

Last Chance - Music from the Heart

Stampin' Up! posted the list of retiring products last week - and this fun stamp set is on the list!  It was the first one I bought from the current January - June 2020 mini catalog!  It is PERFECT for any  music lover - and who doesn't love music?  Click on the image above to purchase this stamp set now.

I featured this stamp set in my JANUARY CLASS TO GO, which is still available.  Although Sale-a-bration ended  in March, I still have 4 free SAB items for the first 4 people to order this class to go.  EMAIL ME to let me know you want to order this class, and you can choose your FREE set.

Below are some of the projects I made using this stamp set.

CLICK HERE to see and print the PDF of retiring products from the Jan - June mini catalog.

CLICK HERE  to see and print the PDF of retiring products from the annual catalog.

CLICK HERE to go to my online store to SEE the products and to start shopping.

A few notes about retiring products:

• The Stampin' Blends markers are NOT retiring.  They will only be sold in combo packs of two pens, beginning with the new annual catalog.  So  now is your last chance to buy single pens.
• Many of the retiring products are discounted up to 60% off.
• Stamp sets are guaranteed to be available through May 22.  All other retiring products are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
• When you see a "bundle" retiring - the stamp set itself may NOT be retiring.  It's just the last time you can buy the bundle for the additional 10% off.

PLEASE CONTACT ME if you have any questions - or if you would like me to place you order.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy