Best Remedy Card Kit

Happy Friday Inspiration Day!

These "Best Remedy" kit projects are just adorable! Each kit comes in a sturdy box with the stamp set, stamping block, in spot and all the die cut paper supplies to make 9 cards. Wouldn't these be great to do with the children/grandchildren OR a kit for you to make up to give to them? Also a great teacher gift, I'm thinking.

I'd love to get these kits into your hands soon so please message me to get yours!

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Pretty Hydrangea on Vellum

Hydrangeas are such gorgeous flowers and did you know that the soil they grow in determines the colour? Where we live the soil has a lot of clay in it so ours are typically more pink than blue. I was reading that gardeners have reported success with turning them blue by adding coffee grounds. How interesting! My success is with flowers on paper - no soil needed - so I made mine with Blushing Bride cardstock and loads of pearls for effect. The soft layer behind the flower on today's card is printed vellum called Vellum Basics. I think that adds just the right touch!

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Cheery Best Wishes

Who wouldn't want to receive this cheery card? This pattern from the Regency Park paper pack is a perfect match to the flowers in the Petal Park stamp set/punch bundle. In coming weeks I'll show cards not stamped so be sure to get the punch even on its own for layered flowers.

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Watercolor World with Greatest Journey

Looking on my stamp shelf, I found a stamp (or two or three) which hadn't been inked up yet. Does that ever happen to you? I'll bet it does! So this past weekend I cracked open the Watercolor World background stamp. I found it paired nicely with this greeting from Greatest Journey and the die cut silhouette runner. Love how it turned out with "earthy" colours of Soft Succulent, Basic Black and Balmy Blue. Love how it turned out!

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Big Deal

Did you know Stampin' Up! has a whale punch? I'd forgotten about this guy! The Whale Done stamp set has fun greetings like "You're kind of a BIG DEAL" used here and this all coordinates nicely with the Seashells 3D Embossing folder, right? I punched out a decorative circle from the embossed layer and put vellum behind it to soften the Pacific Point blue layer that peeks through. He's darn cute, I must say!

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No Fuss Cards with Minimal Supplies

Need to find your crafting groove again? Been making lots of fancy fold or technique cards and just need to slow your roll? This layout is the ticket!

This set of cards was featured on my March 27, 2023 Facebook Creative Escape and was a hit! Why wouldn't it be? Who has Stampin' Write markers collecting dust? Put them and some scraps together with any stamp set in your stash and you're off!

Here are the 4 other cards I made during the presentation:

MEASUREMENTS:

Cardbase is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
Patterned Paper: 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Coordinating cardstock: 3" x 3"

Missed it? Here's the video replay:

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Forever Fern

Later this week, Stampin' Up! will release news to demonstrators on which colours will retire as we undergo a Colour Refresh. It's always exciting to get new colours but see some of our favourites leave is bittersweet. In line with this announcement, I put a challenge out to my team this month to post projects featuring colours they hope will continue with the refresh. Here are my faves: Pear Pizzazz (I'll be completely lost if this goes!), Old Olive and So Saffron. Fun fact....Old Olive and So Saffron have been in the line as long as I've been a demonstrator, 13 years this November!

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Have a Zesty Birthday!

Anyone you know having a "zesty" birthday? Sounds wild and wonderful to me!

Love the texture on this card which was made using a hybrid embossing folder where there is a die that perfectly matches the embossing folder so you get cut out embossed pieces. Pretty simple layout to follow which could work with other shapes (flowers, critters, leaves, geometrical shapes, etc) across where the embossed white meets the patterned paper. Let's all go out and have a ZESTY day!

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Oh the Places In Your Heart!

This card reminds me of the many beautiful moments I have with Allistair, my grandson. He's growing up SO fast and is actually 9 months old today. He won't fit in our arms like this much longer. Being a parent has been the single most wonderful aspect of my life and now adding a grandchild I know I am fully blessed. Happy 9 months little one!

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Celebrate Today Magnet Board

Today's Inspiration Friday features the Celebrate Today Magnet Board.

This is THE tool to help you stay organized in the kitchen, pantry, craft room and oh so much fun to put together. The magnetic frame measures 12" x 12" and comes with interchangeable backgrounds and word stickers in English, French, German and Dutch.

I use mine in my stamp room and laminated a few of the check lists so I could re-use them. Helps me keep track of orders to place, cards to send and ideas for classes.

Kit includes:

*Predesigned projects

*Step-by-step instructions

*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)

* Makes 1 framed magnet board

*Enough adhesive to complete projects

* Includes 6 magnet clips

With all the extra 3" x 4" cards included you can make some other projects with the left overs.

Let's get organized and order one of these today!

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Best Wishes...For a Friday!

And of course the weekend! It's Friday! And time for a nice glass of wine or your favourite beverage. I've been playing with the Brewed for You bundle this week and finding there are way more than just "beer" cards to be made with it! Imagine this one with white or rose wine or even a fancy cocktail of your choice. This is also an easy layout to duplicate with another stamp set of your choice. The strips of cardstock on the left of the patterned paper are 1/2" wide so basically cast offs from my scrap bin being put to good use. Have a wonderful Friday!

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A special Sympathy Card

Here's a card I made using last night's What's Up Wednesday technique for embossing a piece of paper that is larger than the embossing folder. I used one of the new Basics folders shown in the video.

The card measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and is photographed on dark Early Espresso paper so you can see the card well. This particular card was requested - a sympathy card to honour a young man who loved cars. The strip of vellum over the patterned paper of cars just softened the look and lended better - I think - to the occasion.

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Embossing Folder Tips & Tricks!

I always love learning new tricks and tips...especially when I can use the tools I've invested in for new and different purposes! For tonight's What's Up Wednesday, we looked at the best way to use Standard and 3D embossing folders with your Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine or similar die cutting machine. As well, how to emboss a piece of paper that's wider or longer than the folder without a seam showing! How amazing is that?

I took the opportunity to introduce you to our 3 pk of Basics embossing folders now available as Online Exclusives (they won't be in any publication). Check those out!

Don't take my word for it...watch the video and see the magic happen!

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More One Sheet Wonder Cards featuring Wildlife Wonder

Nature lover? Animal lover? Then you need this stamp set: Wildlife Wonder. The animals are so lifelike and stamp beautifully in any colour. Using the One Sheet Wonder layout from Monday, March 20, 2023, I created this set of four and love them!

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I'd be Lost Without You

This is a new bundle in my stash....On the Ocean. Love, love, love the wave dies. These I did with vellum cardstock and affixed them to the patterned paper using our Adhesive Sheets to hide the adhesive. The patterned paper is from By the Bay with some perfect colours and images to use with nautical themed projects. This paper comes in 6" x 6" which is awesome for cardmakers like us. Enjoy!

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Four cards in a Hot Minute with the One Sheet Wonder layout!

Ever needs cards in a jiffy? Then the One-Sheet-Wonder layout is for you! Tuck this one away! These four cards were made featuring one sheet of 6" x 6" patterned paper, one stamp set and one embellishment - say what?

Wouldn't they make a beautiful gift set? Here are all the measurements you'll need:

Patterned Paper:
Start with a 6" x 6". Cut 2" off the right and 2" off the bottom. That leaves you with 3 pieces: 

1. One piece measuring 4" x 4". Cut this on the diagonal to create two triangles. 
2. One piece measuring 2" x 6". Cut to 2" x 5 1/4". Discard the 3/4" x 2" left over piece.
3. One piece measuring 2" x 4". 

Card Bases:

Cut two coordinating pieces of 11" x 8 1/2" card stock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" for four cardbases

Basic White:

Cut eight pieces to 4" x 5 1/4". Each card will have one on the front and one on the inside.

Follow the instructions in this video and you'll have 4 cards in no time and planning your next set of 4!

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For the non-Beer drinker with Brewed for You

I'm not much of a beer drinker and do like a fruity cocktail once in a while. Don't these look amazing though? I'll be right over for a green slushie.

The backgound was made using the wide splotchy stamp from Art Gallery and stamped off each time before applying the colour to the Basic White card base. It has a really marble-y feel to it which reminds me of a counter. Those drinks do look good! Enjoy!

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Colour Coordination the Easy Way: Pick a patterned paper pack

Do you like to colour your stamped images? Here's a stamp set that's perfect for that with beautiful imagery: Places in the Heart. I've used Watercolor pencils and blender pen to add the colours chosen from the patterned paper. That's a super easy way to decide on what cardstock/inks/embellishments to purchase - go with one Suite or patterned paper and you'll be all coordinated up. Enjoy!

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Sweet Citrus: more than just oranges!

Oh this Sweet Citrus bundle is more than just oranges: Experiment with yellows, pinks and greens for lemons, grapefruits and limes! Isn't this card fresh looking? You can almost taste the pink grapefruit from Florida. The embossing folder in this bundle is a hybrid. What does that mean? The embossing folder has a corresponding die so you may perfectly cut out the embossed images. Each catalogue we've been offering one of these hybrid combos and I am so glad I have this one!

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Birthday Card Organizer

Happy Friday Inspiration Day!

I love kits that are "more than" just the project. And the Birthday Card Organizer knocks this out of the park! Your kit comes complete with supplies to make 12 birthday cards and a spiral bound organizer to store them in by month. Who doesn't send out at least 12 cards a year? There's room to store more and when you've sent out your cards, you can continue to use this organizer for years to come.

The kit is $34 plus tax and shipping. Get 2 and make one up with a family member or a friend. I would also love to do this as a fundraiser/bridal party/birthday event with your family and friends. Don't just give a gift card...give an experience!

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Quick & Simple Hello Card

Isn't this pretty patterned paper? I've been featuring the Hello, Irresistible (#161139 for $17) a lot lately as it is available for a limited time under our new Online Exclusives section of the webstore. Don't want you to miss the opportunity to grab some up! We made this card at my March Stampin' Social and it was a quick and easy one:

One layer of 3 1/4" x 5 1/2"

One patterned paper layer of 3" x 5 1/2"

Embellishments and a greeting

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A reminder that you are loved

I received this sweet card from my friend Laurie Larose in Alberta who has been a demonstrator for over 20 years! Laurie joined when the company first came to Canada. And I thought I'd been around a long time... Laurie has expertly put together this card to feature a lot of different products such as the Rays of Light background stamp, Framed Florets Bundle for the oval, flowers and leaves and the darling elephant from Elephant Parade. We all need a little reminder that we are loved...so here's yours! xo

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Give those letters a lift with Foam Adhesive Sheets

During What's Up Wednesday, I shared two ways to add a great lift to your die cuts - especially letters. These are the Alphabet a la Mode dies with the full alphabet - and some duplicate letters to make the job easier - and numbers plus a few other tidbits in the set. 

There are two ways shown on how to add height to your die cut letters. First, using the Adhesive Foam Sheets. These are a 4" x 4 1/2" full panel "dimensional" that you add to cardstock/paper before die cutting. Our dies cut right through the paper (even foil!) and the foam sheet. Here's how that card turned out:

Isn't that amazing? The letter just pop right off the page. Now if you don't have your hot little hands on those yet, you can go the old fashioned route of using Adhesive Sheets and die cut 4 sets of each letter. Layer them one on top of the other. If you don't have Adhesive Sheets you can use liquid glue but once you've introduced Adhesive Sheets to your crafting, I'll bet you won't look back.

Here how that card turned out:

 I hope you'll give these options a try. To order, see page 127 of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue for both products: Foam Adhesive Sheets #152815 for $11 and Adhesive Sheets #152334 for $15.

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Die cut your patterned paper - why yes!

Did you know that many of our dies also cut out images from their coordinating patterned papers? So....while I'm "sure" you were thinking I stamped, coloured and embossed the flower and leaf below, the patterned paper makes me look that good!

Behind the circular opening is a piece of Gray Granite using one of our new Basic Embossing folders. These are a staple for your stamp room and suitable for any project.

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For you, Friend!

Isn't this a pretty card for March? Flirty Flamingo, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral and Mossy Meadow were used to make my own patterned paper. It's called the Collage Technique and is a great way to use your stamps - especially the smaller ones that come in a set. Often we get a set for the greetings or the one big stamp because it's a great addition to our stash. And then forget about the little ones in there. This beauty is from the Love For You bundle class I held end January. For you, friend!

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Quick & Simple Layout for 6" x 6" papers

 Did you catch my Facebook live tonight? We used 6" x 6" patterned paper and make a few cuts for a very duplicatable layout for any occasion. Don't like the squares/diamonds? replace with coordinating circles or any other shape you desire.

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Holy Guacamole!

Getting swap cards in the mail is such "Happy" mail...you receive a card often made with a stamp set or in a style you wouldn't have thought of. Such as it was with this Holy Guacamole card from Lisa Henderson for our Jan-April Mini swap. I'm impressed with how well these all lined up for a collaged background. This is a great card for my son-in-law who loves tacos. Any other taco lovers out there?

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