Still Stamping With Sue

Early Release of the Ornate Garden Suite Collection

 

From April 1-May 31, 2020, you can order the early release of the Ornate Garden Suite Collection. This Suite of products will be found in the upcoming 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. This is so exciting!!!

 

The lovely flowers in the Ornate Garden Suite Collection are a modern take on classic Victorian florals. The gold foil accented paper, gems and shimmery ribbon will add sparkle and elegance to your projects. You’ll love what you can do with this versatile collection.

 

If you are one of the "I want to buy it all" people, then purchase the Ornate Garden Suite Collection for $136.75.That includes these items:

1. Ornate Thanks Bundle (save 10%)
2. Ornate Style Bundle (save 10%)
3. Ornade Floral Embossing Folder
4. Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack
5. Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper
6. Gilded Gems

 

If you prefer to select some of these new products, here is the list of what is available.

 

 

You can click on each of these products to find out more information about them.

154115 Ornate Thanks Bundle $46.75

 

154119 Ornate Style Bundle $52.00

 

152725 Ornate Floral Embossing Folder $9.00

 

152479 Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack $7.00

 

152488 Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper $15.00

 

152478 Gilded Gems $7.00

 

 

You can download the three-page Ornate Garden Suite flyer here.

 

 

Here is a video about the Ornate Garden Suite.

Shop for these new products or any other papercrafting products in my 24/7 store here. I appreciate your continual support of my business. Have a thankful Thursday!!!

 

 

A Fun Fold Card using the Waterfront Stamp Set

 

Every month when I design cards for my Stamp Clubs and classes, I honestly could make all of the cards using flower images from different stamp sets. I love flowers, but realize not everyone loves them as much as I do. One of my go-to stamp sets that is non-flowery, is the Waterfront Stamp Set. It is fun to design a unique landscape/waterfront image with it. This stamp set is easy to use because the stamp images are clear and it is simple to stamp them exactly where you want them.

 

Amid all the COVID-19 news, making a handmade card with a serene image, gives a sense of peace to the person who creates the card and also the person who receives the card. That is a win-win! I used the Absolutely Argyle Embossing Folder with this card to add some straight textured lines to contrast the stamped images.

 

 

Directions:

Card Base:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Basic Black Cardstock

First Layer:  5 1/4" x 8" Whisper White Cardstock, scored at 2" and 4". Fold at the 4" line first. Then at the 2" score line, fold the cardstock inwards and adhere with SNAIL Adhesive. Adhere the unfolded cardstock side to the Card Base.

Second Layer:  1 3/4" x 5" Gray Granite Cardstock. Place inside the Absolutely Argyle Embossing Folder and put through a Die Cutting Machine. Adhere to the folded part of the First Layer.

Third Layer:  3 1/4" x 4" Basic Black Cardstock. Attach to the Second Layer with Dimensionals.

Fourth Layer:  3" x 3 3/4" Whisper White Cardstock. Here is how I made the scenery:

 

1. Ink up the large triangle blob image in Balmy Blue Ink and press at the top of the cardstock. Turn the stamp upside down and stamp again (without re-inking), lining it up with the first stamped image. Then, slightly move the stamp over a bit and stamp again.
2. Ink up the double blob image in Gray Granite Ink and stamp where the light and dark Balmy Blue blobs meet.
3. Ink up the three trees image in Black Memento Ink and stamp on the Gray Granite image.

 

Fifth Layer:  Use the 1 1/2" Circle Punch on a scrap of Gray Granite Cardstock. Attach to the Fourth Layer with Dimensionals.

Sixth Layer:  Stamp the sentiment on a scrap of Whisper White Cardstock using Black Memento Ink. Punch out with the 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch. Attach to the Fifth Layer with SNAIL Adhesive.

 

Almost any sentiment can be substituted for the one I used. That's the beauty of papercrafting; we can personalize our projects for the recipient. 

 

Supplies Used:

146386 Waterfront Stamp Set $17

100730 Whisper White Cardstock $9.75

121045 Basic Black Cardstock $8.75

146983 Gray Granite Cardstock $8.75

132708 Black Memento Ink Pad $6

147118 Gray Granite Ink Pad $7.50

147105 Balmy Blue Ink Pad $7.50

151590 Absolutely Argyle Embossing Folder $10

138299 1 1/2" Circle Punch $16

146139 1 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch $16

104332 SNAIL Adhesive $7

104430 Dimensionals $4

 

Stampin' Up! has added a Third Release of free Sale-a-Bration rewards. There are only a few more days to earn free Sale-a-Bration rewards, as it ends March 31, 2020.

There are seven new products that can be earned free with a $50 order (before s/h & tax). See them here.

There are two new products that can be earned free with a $100 order (before s/h & tax). See them here.

 

NOTE: You must use the special Sale-a-Bration item number for these new products to get them for free with a qualifying purchase.  If you use the item number from the catalog, the system will add the item at full price. You won't be happy if that happens!

 

I appreciate each and every order you place in my 24/7 online store here.

 

Isn't it amazing how quickly our world has been turned upside down? And, in such a short amount of time. I hope and pray that you all are surviving these unchartered waters and finding some comfort in papercrafting. Please consider sending your beautiful, handmade cards to people you know or don't know. They will be a day brightener! Thank you for stopping by my blog. Wishing you all a fun-filled Friday!!!

 

 

 

 

Creative Inking Blog Hop - Springing Ahead

Welcome to the Creative Inking Blog Hop. I'm so happy that it is officially Spring! Crocus flowers are usually the first to appear in my yard. But they haven't appeared yet because the ground is still frozen. It will happen soon though!

 

My projects today are a card and a Baker's Box featuring the bouquet of crocus flowers from the Easter Promise Stamp Set. 

 

 

This card is the perfect example of why you don't need to color a stamped image. I used the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush on the flowers. It gives them a subtle shimmer, which adds a touch of elegance. The color scheme is Highland Heather, Whisper White, Purple Posy and Silver.

 

 

If you haven't used the Baker's Boxes before, they are 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 2". They have plenty of room inside for cookies, a donut (food safe), papercrafting supplies or any other gift. I like to keep them on hand for last-minute gift packaging.

 

There are more photographs of these projects and the directions for them at the end of this blog post.

 

 

Click the image below and see what Susan Campfield has created.   

 

Click the image below and see what Kelly Acheson has created.  

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out the other fabulous Spring projects in the Blog Hop. 

 

 

Card Directions:

Card Base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Highland Heather Cardstock, scored at 4 1/4".

First Layer:  3 1/4" x 4 1/4" Whisper White Cardstock. Attach to the Card Base with Dimensionals.

Second Layer:  3" x 4" Highland Header Cardstock

Third Layer:  1" x 3" Best Dressed Designer Series Paper and 1/2" x 3" Silver Foil Sheet.

Fourth Layer:  Place a scalloped Oval Layering Die on a scrap of Whisper White Cardstock and put through a Die Cutting Machine. Stamp the image in Highland Heather Ink. Attach with Dimensionals.

The final touches are to add:

• Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to the flowers,
• A knotted piece of 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon (attach with a Glue Dot), and
• Three Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

 

I made matching shreddies by putting a half-sheet of Highland Heather and Purple Posy Cardstock in the paper shredder (down in the man cave). I took a handful of the shredded cardstock and scrunched them up and put them inside the Baker's Box. Voila!

 

I like to use belly bands on the Baker's Boxes because they are a simple way to dress up a gift. Plus, the receiver of the gift can use parts of the belly band to create another papercrafting project.

 

Baker's Box Belly Band Directions:

• 1 1/2" x 12" Highland Heather Cardstock wrapped around the Baker's Box and secured with SNAIL Adhesive.
• 2" x 3 1/2" Best Dressed Designer Series Paper
• 1" x 3 3/4" Silver Foil Paper. Use the Triple Banner Punch on both ends. Attach with SNAIL Adhesive.
• Place an Oval Layering Die on a scrap of Highland Heather Cardstock and put through a Die Cutting Machine. Attach to the belly band with Dimensonals.
• Place a scalloped Oval Layering Die on a scrap of Whisper White Cardstock and put through a Die Cutting Machine.
• Stamp the image in Highland Heather Ink. Attach with Dimensionals.
• Add Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to the flowers, a knotted piece of 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon (attach with a Glue Dot), and three Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

 

Supplies Used:

 

151544 Easter Promise Stamp Set $19

146986 Highland Heather Cardstock $8.75

150881 Purple Posy Cardstock $8.75

100730 Whisper White Cardstock $9.75

151319 Best Dressed Designer Series Paper $11.50

147899 Baker's Boxes $7

132178 Silver Foil Sheet $5.00

147103 Highland Heather Ink Pad $7.50

141706 Layering Ovals Dies $35

138292 Triple Banner Punch $23

146912  5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon $7.50

141897 Wink of Stella Glitter Brush $8

144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels $5

104332 SNAIL Adhesive $7

103683 Glue Dots $5.25

104430 Dimensionals $4

 

 

 

 

There are only eleven days until Sale-a-Bration is over. It is the best time of the year to earn a freebie with each $50 order (before s/h & tax). I appreciate each and every order you place in my 24/7 online store here.