Lady Stamp-A-Lot

Friday, March 12, 2021

Whale Done Shaker Card - video tutorial

Last week I posted a video showing 14 cards that I made with products from the Whale of a Time suite from the Stampin' Up! 2020-2021 annual catalog. You can see that video BY CLICKING HERE. In this video, I show you how to make the shaker card from that video.

Here is the card that I made in the video:

Measurements and Basic Directions for making the card:

Pool Party card base 5-1/2 x 8-1/2; scored at 4-1/4
Pool Party layer 4 x 5-1/4; punch out hole near the top of this piece using the 2-1/4 inch punch or a circle die; then emboss the piece using the Seabed 3D embossing folder
Adhere a 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 piece of Window Sheet to the back of the embossed piece, covering the hole
Attach a foam strip to the window sheet - around the circle cut out.
Put a small pile of sequins on the window sheet - in the center of the circle, then adhere a piece of DSP on the foam strip, making sure your paper is in the correct position, so the view is correct when looking from the other side.
Use more foam strips, or edge pieces from Stampin' Dimensional sheets, to raise up the entire pool party panel to the card front.
The shaker part is done!
Stamp or punch out a whale from the Designer Series paper.
Use the Banners Pick a Punch on one end of a 3/4 strip of Basic White card stock; stamp the greeting and cut to the correct size. Attach the greeting and the whale to the front of the card using Dimensionals.

Below are some of the products I used to make this card. Click on the photo for more details and to add the item to your wish list or shopping bag in my online store.

Whale of a Time Suite

Pool Party card stock

2-1/4" circle punch

Seabed 3D embossing folder

Window Sheets

Foam Adhesive Strips

Whale of a Time sequins

Banners Pick a Punch

Whale Done Bundle

CONTACT ME if you have any questions. I am here to help!.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Thursday, March 11, 2021

So Cool!

I TRY to post to my blog on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday....but I just had to pop on here today (a rare Thursday post) to tell you about April's Paper Pumpkin kit. This kit looks like the PERFECT one for many of you who have been wanting to try card making.

Paper Pumpkin is a montly subscription kit - where everything you need to make fun projects is delivered right to your mailbox each month. CLICK HERE for more information about how Paper Pumpkin works. It is only $22 a month - shipping included! Satisfaction is guaranteed and you can cancel or suspend a shipment at any time.

Orders are being submitted now for April's summer-inspired kit, which includes two full sticker sheets and all supplies needed to make 12 fun-shaped cards with matching envelopes. But, even more cool: it’s the first Paper Pumpkin kit designed with kids in mind! I have a feeling this will be a popular kit - so don't wait to order if you want to give it a try!

Please watch the short (less than 2 min) video below for a little inspiration.

(If you are viewing this in your email - you may need to click on the title to load the video.)

Ready to give it a try? You can sign up now by CLICKING HERE or PLEASE CONTACT ME and I will help you get started!

Not sure you want to make a monthly commitment? Local customers can order a kit directly from me - without signing up to subscribe. Just let me know by April 9.

Details about the April kit:

Kit includes enough supplies to make 12 fresh, fun-shaped cards—6 popsicles and 6 blank semicircles to color—and coordinating envelopes. Kit includes card bases, 2 full sticker sheets, decorative die-cut pieces, embellishments, and more.
Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Bermuda Bay, Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Old Olive, Terracotta Tile
Coordinates with the Ice Cream Corner Suite from our January–June 2021 Mini Catalog (Pictured below.)

Click on the image below to see all of the products in the ICE CREAM CORNER suite and to add them to your wish list or shopping bag! The items can be purchased separately or bundled together. These products coordinate perfectly with the April Paper Pumpkin kit - so you can continue the fun after the kit is completed.

This kit would also make a great gift!

CONTACT ME with questions. I am here to help you!

Be sure to join MY FACEBOOK GROUP, "Let's Stamp A Little" to take advantage of some AWESOME specials through Monday, March 15, as I celebrate my 13th anniversary as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by!
Kathy

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Here's to You!

Three cheers for mountain air, a sky filled with sunshine, and finding joy in life’s journey! Adventure awaits inside this month’s majestic, mountain-themed kit. With enough elements and embellishments to create eight cards and coordinating envelopes, the Here’s to You Paper Pumpkin Kit is the perfect pick for celebrating life’s little moments and mountain-high milestones!

Today is the LAST DAY to sign up to receive this kit!

CLICK HERE now to sign up for a Paper Pumpkin subscription.

CONTACT ME if you have any questions. If you are local to me (Chesapeake, VA) I can purchase this month's kit for you - without you having to sign up for a subscription. Just let me know TODAY!

Be sure to join MY FACEBOOK GROUP, "Let's Stamp A Little" to take advantage of some AWESOME specials this week, as I celebrate my 13th anniversary as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Monday, March 8, 2021

Million Dollar Fun Fold Card

I made this card for my Stampin' Up! team leader, Susan Elise. She recently achieved a milestone in her Stampin' Up! business - life time sales of ONE MILLION DOLLARS!!! This is such an awesome achievement that I had to make her a special card. I went searching through Pinterest - and found a pin from 2016 for the Fun Fold Card you see in the photo above. The original idea was from Lyssa Zwolanck. You can see her card HERE. I made a few slight adjustments to her measurements.

The photo below shows the front of the card and the envelope. The products used on this card are from the Hydrangea Hill suite of products, which is in the current January- June 2021 mini catalog.

#154470 Hydrangea Haven photopolymer stamp set $26

(#156251 Hydrangea Haven stamp set and coordinating dies $52)

Below are the stamp sets that I used to stamp additional greetings inside Susan Elise's card:

# 149278 Seaside Notions cling stamp set $22

#152568 Best Year cling stamp set $20

#154411 Dragonfly Garden cling stamp set $23

Watch the video below to learn how to make this kind of card. It is not difficult and it is perfect for showing off the beautiful Designer Series Papers from Stampin' Up! The greetings are all from the Hydrangea Haven stamp set.

Here is the card that I featured in the video.

Basic Directions for making this card:

(watch video for better explanation)

Card stock card base is 5- 1/2 x 11- 1/2; score at 1/4, 3- 3/4, 7- 1/4
Turn card stock and cut 5/8" off the long side of the card; from the edge with the 1/4" flap to the last score mark
Accordian fold the card base
Attach a 2 -3/4 x 4 - 1/4 piece of card stock to the 1/4" flap, making sure the piece is flush to the bottom of the card base: snip off the extra 1/4" flap
Decorate the panels, using the dimensions in the photo below

Please E-MAIL me if you have any questions or if you notice an error in the directions or measurements.

This week I will be celebrating my 13th year as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I joined on March 5, 2008. It all started with a workshop, which I hosted so that I could get the supplies for making my Christmas cards for FREE (with hostess rewards.) After the workshop, Susan Elise talked to me about joining her Stampin' Up! team. It took a while for me to say "YES" but I am sure glad that I did! I have made so many friends and have had fun traveling to Salt Lake City, Orlando, Atlantic City, and other places to attend Stampin' Up! events. For information about joining MY team - just CLICK HERE.

I will be offering specials all week in my private Facebook Group, LET'S STAMP A LITTLE. Be sure to join that group so you can take advantage of several specials, including deep discounts on retired Stampin' Up! products/ Help me get rid of some of the stuff I have hoarded over the past 13 years! Much of it has never been used - or is very gently used.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Friday, March 5, 2021

Whale Done - 14 cards and a Mini Flip Album

I have been having so much fun making cards with the Whale of a Time suite of products from the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. Watch the video to see 14 cards that I made using these products, as well as a mini flip album that I made last fall. I CASED several cards from Pinterest - and then I used the leftover bits and pieces of Designer Series Paper to make even more cards. I will post photos and measurements for these projects soon. (If you are viewing this in your email - you may need to click on the title to load the video.)

In the meantime, if you have any specific questions about a certain card - please EMAIL me and I will be happy to help you!

Here are the products that are a part of the Whale of a Time suite. Click on any image to learn more about the product. You can add it to your wish list or to your shopping bag in my online store.