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Terrific Tuesdays ~ A Little Catch Up ~

 Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

Oh My!  The week is getting away on me!  I've been side-tracked with some doctor's appointments and business at work, and have fallen a little bit behind on tasks in the Studio.  So hang in there . . . the Mix-It Up! Mondays post will be coming down a little bit later, and we'll be playing some catch up here thru the end of the week hopefully!!

 

In the meantime, I want to round up some information for you from Stampin' Up!, because there is a lot happening during this Sale-a-Bration period this year.  It is one of the most exciting and most popular we've had in some time!!

 

NOT JUST THE WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR . . . NOW THE MOST POPULAR!!

Sale-A-Bration 2019 is hitting it "outta the park!"  A number of the Free Sale-a-Bration products inventory has been depleted or is about to be.  We haven't seen this much excitement and enthusiasm in some time.  The popularity of some the SAB products has far and exceeded product forecasting.  These include the following items:

 

Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack (item 149623) (most popular SAB item ever!)

This product # is currently "turned off" and will not be orderable until March.  Once the next round of inventory comes in, the product # will be turned back on - and it will only be available while supplies last!

Grapefruit Grove & Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets (item 149712)
Precious Parcel Card Kit (item 149750)

These two items are also extremely popular and have exceeded forecasting.

Supplies are becoming depleted - and sadly, when these two items run out, they will no longer be available for redemption.

If one of these is on your "wish list" of SAB items, place your minimum order TODAY!!  And get yours before they are gone!

 

Non-SAB products that are on low inventory or about to be no longer available!

Unfortunately, we run in a problem on inventory every January, mainly due to the Chinese New Year which causes manufacturers in China to be closed, thus delaying production and shipment of many of our products.  This year is no different, and the popularity of some of our new items is causing inventory to run low.  Please note the following:

 

Butterfly Duet Punch (item 148523)

This item is currently unavailable (in not-orderable status).  The next round of inventory is expected on April 1st!

Cake Builder Punch (item 148525)

This item is currently unavailable (in not-orderable status).  The next round of inventory is expected on March 18th.

**Note:  Both of these punches are carrying forward and will be available in the new 2019-2010 Annual Catalog in June.

 

1/8" Circle Punch (item 134365)

Sad news!!  The manufacturer of the Handheld 1/8" Circle Punch will no longer be able to manufacture/product this product.  As a result, this item will no longer be available for purchase after June 3, 2019, or once our inventory is depleted—whichever happens first.  Please take note!!  If this is a punch you want in your collection, purchase it right away please!!

 

 

Obviously SAB is truly the most wonderful time of the year here at Stampin' Up!

 

or CLICK HERE to view it online. 

And never fear!!  As is the normal cycle, NEW SAB products are being released soon!  So stay tuned!  More fun is coming!

There are so many wonderful ways to enjoy Sale-A-Bration!!

Check out all the details HERE -- and HERE -- and think about Joining the Paper Pups too!

We've never had as good a sign-up special as we have this year!!

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

Fabulous Friday Fun ~ An All My Love Set of Cards

Hello Fabulous Fellow Stampers ~

Oh there's nothing better than a Friday!!!  T G I F!!  LOL

 

We're working hard on chores around the house today, and getting ready for a fun Saturday Valentine's class tomorrow.  I'm so looking forward to seeing the group.  We've been on hiatus and haven't had a class since December 2nd.  We're about to swing into full gear around here at DDS Studios!! 

 

Before we swing off into the weekend, I have one more set of cards to share with you this week - and these are my favorites I've put together so far.  These two designs combine elements from the entire All My Love suite of products.  The two stamp sets and die sets go hand-in-hand so well.

 

As I like to do with our Friday posts, these are similar designs, but with slight variations - I hope this helps your creativity and to see designs and products in variations.

Today's card design is strikingly similar - but we varied the colors and the sentiments to create two different cards.

Additionally, these are CAS cards (Clean and Simple) for me.  Although I have stamping and some layering, I kept the fronts of the cards very striking and clean overall.

 

This card is designed in Soft Sea Foam and Whisper White

It is layered out with a Soft Sea Foam Mat

The top panel is stamped in the diagonal from the bottom left to the mid-right in Soft Sea Foam ink using the scattered heart image from the Forever Lovely stamp set.

By varying the shading (stamping full ink, then stamping off again and again), the effect is quite soft and "lovely."

When these two layers were SNAIL'd together, I wrapped them with Whisper White 5/8" Polka-Dot Tulle Ribbon and tied a bow.  I adore this ribbon and it creates an elegant and soft addition to this "shabby chic" design.

 

Soft Sea Foam

Whisper White

 

I used Vellum to cut hearts with the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies, and layered them in and around the tied ribbon.

I stamped the sentiment from Meant to Be in Versamark on Soft Sea Foam cardstock, and heat embossed with White Emboss Powder.

Technique Tip: To get the intense and "extra-raised" look that I achieved in the emboss powder, heat the first "layer" of powder until it's just warmed up; immediately dust with a second layer of emboss powder and start to heat again; then just as it is warming and starting to turn, add a third layer of powder; then finish off heating your emboss powder to its final stage.  You will LOVE this effect!

 

I cut the sentiment apart, and reset it the way I wanted on the card using mini-dimensionals.

 

The stamping on the inside of the card echoes the front - and leaves plenty of room for another stamped sentiment or a handwritten note.

 

The second design is similar to the first, but uses Gray Granite and Whisper White as its colorway.

 

Gray Granite

Whisper White

 

Like the first card, I stamped the heart design in varied levels of shading with Gray Granite ink across on the diagonal, from lower left to mid-right.

These layers are also tied with the Whisper White 5/8" Polka-dot Tulle Ribbon.

In this case I cut the "connected" heart in the dies set from Vellum, then carefully cut apart the section I wanted and tucked it in behind the tied ribbon, using just a little bit of 2-way glue to attach it.

The sentiment is inked and embossed in the same way as the card above, and then fussy cut it out.  It is also popped with dimensionals.

Both cards are finished off with an array of Heart Epoxy Droplets.

 

The inside of this card.

I hope you have enjoyed today's card set, and are as inspired as I am by our beautiful stamp sets and framelits this year.  There is so much more to come!!  So stay tuned!

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

 

Case-Out Thursdays ~ Wishing You a Lovely Day!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

You can tell we're working hard here at DDS Studios to get caught up and back on track for the new year!

You may also notice that we're starting to work a "refresh" on the DDS Logo and watermarks, buttons and signature block (which is still being tweeked), etc.  You'll be seeing a new "paw print" look to a number of different items across the blog in the weeks to come.  I'm excited about the new look and want to thank Nicole Watt of Integrant Services for her wonderful creative inspiration and help as we work through each of these elements in turn.  It's important to me to keep the "Doggone Delightful Stampin' brand; at the same time I think as we turn 5 here at DDS Studios, that we update and have a more professional look.  Stay tuned!  We're having fun for sure!

 

We have not done a "CASE" from the SU! catalogs since last October, can you believe that??  Sheesh!!  Today's card has actually been lying on my work table for 2 weeks now, and I'm excited to open the suit"case" with you today and share!

 

2019 Spring Occasions Catalog, Pg. 4

Today's CASE will be of the pretty little card in the upper left-hand corner of this picture.  And is often the "case" for me - LOL - we will not do it "exactly" as seen; there will be some changes beginning with the size/shape.  The SU! sample is a square card.  Today's CASE will feature a regular 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" card size/shape.  Let's get started!

 

Design Colorology . . .

 

Lovely Lipstick

Flirty Flamingo

Soft Suede

Whisper White

 

Stamps, and Ink, and Paper . . . Oh, My! 

Stamps: Forever Lovely* [Item #148624 - photopolymer]
Paper:  Thick Whisper White (8-1/2" x 11", scored at 4-1/4"); Whisper White (Regular) (3-1/2" x 4", to be die cut and cut down); Lovely Lipstick (5-3/8" x 4-1/8"); All My Love Designer Series Paper [Item #148576] (5-1/4" x 4"); and Soft Suede floral strip (5-1/4" x 1"); and DSP piece with flowers/leaves for fussy cutting.
Inks:  Soft Suede [Item #147115]
Other: Lovely Flowers Edgelits Dies [Item #148526]; All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack [Item #148584]; Heart Epoxy Droplets [Item #148583]; Clear Embossing Powder [Item #109130]

*Order this item in the bundle and save 10% [Item #150580 - photopolymer]

 

"CASE-Out" Design Guide

1. Cut and score your Thick Whisper White cardstock for your card base as noted in the supplies list above.

2.  Adhere the small heart design paper from the All My Love DSP (5-1/4" x 4") to the Lovely Lipstick cardstock (5-3/8" x 4-1/8"); adhere the 1" x 5-1/4" Soft Suede background with small flowers pattern DSP across the center; then adhere to the front of the card base.

3.  Using the "corner" flower die from the Lovely Flowers Edgelits Dies, cut the corner of your 3-1/2" x 4" Whisper White cardstock; then using your Stampin' Trimmer to cut down to match the edge of the flower on each side and the rest of your piece to measure 3-1/4" x 2-1/4" (not including the flower) - see picture.

 

4.  Align the corner pieces from the die set that cuts out the corner holes and do that on the remaining 3 sides of your finished piece.

5.  Stamp the "Wishing You a Lovely Day" in the center of your die cut piece in Soft Suede - and IMMEDIATELY coat in Clear Embossing Powder and heat to set.  [Tip:  Have your embossing powder ready to go!]

6.  Put some SNAIL in the center of the Soft Suede DSP strip on the front of the card, and adhere a piece of 1/8" Flirty Flamingo ribbon (from the All My Love Ribbon Combo pack) and loop it back and forth so there are 3 strips lying across the card front.

7.  Pop the Whisper White die cut sentiment piece with dimensionals across the center over the ribbon.

8.  Cut a flower and a small leaf spray from the designer series paper and adhere with a couple of glue dots in the top left corner of your Whisper White sentiment die cut piece.

9.  Finish off with a few Heart Epoxy Droplets.

My finished card inside.

 

I will let everyone know that this particular die set is not for the faint of heart.  This is not a "beginner's" die set!  It is complicated, and although well worth the trouble, do not expect to just jump in and get an instant fabulous result!  Give yourself lots of patience and time in experimenting with this edgelit die set!

I hope you have enjoyed today's CASE-Out!  I'll be bringing more fun with this set in the near future!

Until Next Time . . .

Wednesday Spotlight - Check Out the New Cling! Stamps that is . . .

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

How are things this lovely Hump Day ??  I'm so thankful it's a short week this week.  Last week was our "first" Loooooooonnnggg week back to work since the holiday break, and it just about killed me!!  LOL

 

Today I want to put in the"spotlight" our brand new "cling" stamps from Stampin' Up!  I have recorded a short Wednesday Spotlight DDS video for today's spotlight.  I hope you enjoy!

 

 

 

 

One more note I wanted to make that I did not in the video.  These labels/stamps cling like crazy now!!  So that means when it's time to pull them up from the clear blocks, that you need to slip your fingernail between the label/stamp and the block and lift carefully.  You don't want to "rip" the label from your stamp.  Be careful!!  You'll love these stamps if you take some care!

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terrific Tuesdays ~ SAB Focus - Lasting Lily

 Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

 

It's been a busy week, and I'm squeezing in as much Studio time as I can.  I'm trying to get caught up because I have a cute sewing project I want to work on and since it's for Valentine's Day, I've got to get a move on!! LOL

 

Everyone should know that we're enjoying the new 2019 Spring Occasions Catalog, and this year's Sale-a-Bration season!!  So much to love, so little time!  LOL

 

Today, we're going to have a Sale-a-Bration product focus (or maybe two - LOL), with a set that is well worth the "$$" to earn!  And for a minimum $150 order (US), you can get both products featured today!

 

This beautiful set of cards features the Lasting Lily stamp set; and also the Organdy Ribbon Combination Pack in the SAB catalog.  You can earn the gorgeous Lasting Lily set with a $100 order; and the beautiful set of Organdy Ribbon, with another $50 in product.

I am also using the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper to create this wonderful array of color-coordinated cards.  What you'll love as we look at these closer today is how the Organdy Ribbon collection is coordinated with color series, as well as the adhesive-backed sequins that embellish each design.  Let's walk through this set and talk about the stamp set a little bit more!

 

The first 3 cards I'm showcasing out of the set showcase a slightly different version of each card by varying how the sentiment is die cut and featured on the card.

Lasting Lily is a 2-step stamp set, and I used my Stamparatus to set up the flowers and the stems, and finally the large leaf on the larger Lily.  By setting this up at the outset, I can stamp numerous cards and the images will always align in the same spots, making it easy and quick!

I used the Gingham Gala DSP colorway and followed it all the way thru - Lemon Lime Twist, Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather - with paper, ink and embellishments.  I love the "Dist-Ink-tive" stamping to the Lily image - it's just gorgeous in every color!

The Stitched Labels Framelits are used throughout all these cards.  I also embossed the background cardstock on each card with the Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder before attaching the 1-3/4" x 4-1/8" gingham strip.

 

 

Technique Tip: This is a photopolymer stamp set, so when using your Stamparatus, use your Stamp-n-Storage Magnetic Pad (use my Affiliate Link to order yours today!), your sponge pad and then a piece of liner paper before laying down your cardstock and holding it in place with the magnets.  This will give you the 'layering' and support you need to get a good stamped image - be sure you press firmly all over the flower image to get a clear ink-up.

 

In all but this card, I thread the ribbon or twine through the cut-out holes on the ends of the die cuts and wrap that ribbon around the popped up panel, tying a ribbon to one side.  On this card, I used the smaller die cut from the set, and so I set it at an angle and just added a simple bow.  It's a fun and sweet look; a great way to mix things up a little with this card design.

 

This card uses the largest framelit from the die set, so I laid things out just a little bit differently, still using the same method of pulling the ribbon through the cutouts, and around the popped panel.

 

The variation here is showing a slightly different look by using the Old Olive Linen Twine instead of the Organdy Ribbon.

 

This stamp set is geared for Sympathy cards - which is wonderful since I tend to struggle to put together a good sympathy card, and keep them in stock.  You'll also notice some other sentiments in this set, including the "thank you" I used which is perfect for thank you notes for a memorial gift; and a sweet sentiment as well for someone you love - the "I Adore You" card, which I just "adore"! LOL

 

You'll also notice that I used the gingham paper on the flaps of my envelopes so that the entire set is coordinated.  And every card is finished off with the Gingham Gala Adhesive-backed Sequins that are also part of this color-coordinated suite of products.  Stampin' Up! does this so well!!  This would make a wonderful card set for a gift.

 

 

 

Sale-A-Bration is the BEST time of the Stampin’ Up! Year!
January 3 – March 31, 2019.

 

or CLICK HERE to view it online. 

Learn about all the details of this year's Sale-a-Bration event HERE.

Don't miss out on this beautiful and versatile stamp set.

Order the rest of the products to make these cards in my Online Store!

Until Next Time . . .