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A Week of Sale-A-Bration - Favored Fragrant Flowers

 

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Happy Thursday!!  I am so glad it's my last "work day" of the week!!  Whew!  It's just been a crazy week.  Tomorrow we have the carpet layers arriving to finish up the stairway work that was started earlier this month.  Then we'll have a beautiful finished stairway and brand new banister railing.  I'll have to take a picture to showcase it to you!!!

In the meantime, it's a flurry of activity here at the Studio, as I start getting ready for the Annual Valentine Class on Saturday.  We have a fairly full house on Saturday, which means LOTS of Valentine fun!!  LOL

 

Today's Sale-A-Bration showcase is the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper.  

Earn it FREE with a $50 purchase (total before shipping and tax) during Sale-A-Bration!  Offer ends Feb 28!

I'll be honest - I've had trouble with this paper!!  I think it's because it feels so "dark" to me.  It just hasn't called to me.

However, it is slowly growing on me, as as I'm seeing more ideas among my demonstrator group, I'm seeing more opportunities.

 

Did you know that this paper coordinates with a bundle in the new 2023 Spring Mini Catalog?

Take a look at the Fragrant Flowers Bundle!  Now this I LOVE!!

Today's showcase with show both the paper and this bundle to help you expand your creativity.

The nice thing is that the smaller flower die in this die set, actually coordinates to some of the paper designs.

One other thing I'd like to take a moment to point out -- this bundle is being offered in both cling (Item #160460) and photopolymer (Item #162379).  This is a "test" that Stampin' Up! is running this catalog on four bundles to see which is more popular.  So get the style you love the most!!!

 

I've used two different colorways for todays designs, along with one set of flowers is stamped; and one is fussy cut! 

Let's take a little closer look!

 

This card showcases the one side of one of the designer papers, in a lovely Fresh Freesia geometric design.

It is offset with Blackberry Bliss ink and cardstock, for a nice offset of color.

You'll see that I used the beautiful stitched scallop die that you will find in the Penned Flowers Dies for the 3-1/4" x 5-1/2" Blackberry Bliss background mat to the Fresh Freesia designer paper.

 

These flowers were stamped with the Fragrant Flowers stamp set, Memento Tuxedo Black, then colored with Fresh Freesia and Blackberry Bliss stampin' blends.  They are easily die cut with the coordinating Fragrant Flowers Dies.

The other thing I like about this stamp set is the bold sentiments, which have a nice coordinating die to cut them out with.

Card was finished off with Pastel Pearls in the upper-right hand corner.

 

This card showcases a Petal Pink and Calypso Coral color combination.

These flowers were fussy cut from the designer paper, which was easy to do -- and takes out all the coloring work!

The beautiful sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set in our Annual Catalog, and was die cut using the Beautiful Shapes Dies.

Ignore the ribbon and Polished Dots - LOL  

They are from my retired stash -- some of my favorites!!

 

I carried the beautiful scalloped edges to the inside of the card, and will finish these off later based on the recipient!!

 

As you can see, it's easier than I thought to have this paper grow on you; especially with a stamp/die bundle that coordinates with it to create really beautiful designs!!

 

The next couple days will be all about getting ready for the Valentine's class, so we'll be back next week with more Sale-A-Bration Fun!

Stay tuned - and have a great weekend!!

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

A Week of Sale-A-Bration - Everything's Coming Up Carrots

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

So sorry we got waylaid on the schedule this past week and a half.  It has been a little crazy around here.  Lots of distractions with some minor remodeling work we were having done in the house; and rather impromptu "emergency" with my husband's mother (my mother-in-law, Terry).  And I won't even talk about work!!  LOL

Everything culminated with us having to be in Colorado Springs last Friday to assist with the transition of my mother-in-law into Memory Care (and a new Assisted Living residence), which was a little traumatic for everyone involved.  And now we have a new family member -- the mother-in-law's cat, Oscar, is now living with us.  Thankfully, he has been in our home for short periods before, so although we are definitely in a transition phase this week trying to help Oscar settle in, visiting the vet, etc., etc., it's not as bad as it might have been if Oscar had never been here before.  And, for those who don't know, Sadie Ann and Oscar are great friends, and are settling into being "siblings" now - LOL

So, whew!!  I'm trying to catch my breath.  The Product Shares are assembled and out the door, and I can finally able to settle back into my Studio chair and do some creating.  Today we'll step back into some Sale-A-Bration fun -- and a card I started work on over a week ago; and has just been sitting calling since.

 

Today's card design was inspired by Stampin' Up! themselves through a special weekly email the Demonstrator's receive (one of the many perks of being a Demonstrator!!) 😉😉

Of course, I made some changes to suit my tastes - LOL

This adorable card showcases the Sale-A-Bration stamp set - Thanks A Bunch!!

Earn it FREE with a $50 purchase (total before shipping and tax) during Sale-A-Bration!  Offer ends Feb 28!

It is a 2-Step stamp set, and we'll look at that a little bit closer here in a moment.

 

The card base for this design is cut from Thick Basic White cardstock, 4-1/4" x 11", scored at 5-1/2".

I cut a background layer from Petal Pink cardstock measuring 3-3/4" x 5"; embossed it with the Timeworn Type 3D Emboss Folder; then used a Daffodil Delight Soft Pastel Chalk to add some soft color to the raised impressions.

The overlayer is a piece of Layering Designs Vellum  which I stamped with the scattered dots image from the stamp set using Versamark ink, and embossed with Gold Emboss powder.

The carrots in this set are fabulous fun, and easy to fussy cut!

I stamped three carrots, in Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, and Pumpkin Pie, on Shimmery White cardstock.  Then, using the "detailed" over layer (this the 2-step), I stamped in Versamark ink and embossed with Gold Embossing powder.  These are fabulously fun carrots -- that Jack in the Beanstalk would want (or the Giant) - LOL!!  

The leaves are stamped with Evening Evergreen ink, and stamped 3 times, using the "stamping off" technique for the 2nd and 3rd stamping for each set.

I added Clear Wink of Stella to each leaf, before fussy cutting, and working the cardstock to break the fibers, and allow a nice "fold" and destressed look.

Then I layered and attached the leaves using glue dots, and added "frayed" pieces of a retired Gold Twine (from several seasons ago), for some fun texture and effect.

The finished carrots are popped with dimensionals; the sentiment stamped in Calypso Coral, and die cut with the Beautiful Shapes Dies, and also popped with dimensionals; and the front finished off with Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots.

I used the smaller carrot image on the inside of the card, stamped in Petal Pink ink, and stamped off once to the right, and the second time to the left, along with the carrot top again in Evening Evergreen.

So much fun!!!

 

I'm lovin' this adorable stamp set, and look forward to using it for lots of "Spring" creativity!!

 

We'll be back soon with more Sale-A-Bration fun!!!

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

 

 

A Week of Sale-A-Bration - Hoot Hoot You're So Cute!!

 

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Got a little bit way-laid Thursday into Friday; so this next post for our Week of Sale-a-Bration is running a little behind.  Nevertheless, the card that I was designing was soooo cute -- I couldn't wait to share it with you, so here we are!!!  More creative fun!

 

 

The minute I saw the Adorable Owls set in the Sale-A-Bration brochure, I fell in love - LOL

These little guys truly ARE "adorable"!!

 Earn it FREE with a $50 purchase (total before shipping and tax) during Sale-A-Bration!  Offer ends Feb 28!

I combined our little feathered friend with Strawberry Sorbet and elements from our new Country Floral Lane Suite, as well as some other fun products, to come up with today's fun design.  Our own friend is front and center bringing a friendly message.

 

On a 4-1/4" x 11", scored at 5-1/2", Basic White Thick cardbase, is a layer of Sweet Sorbet measuring 3-3/4" x 5"; off-set with the piece of designer paper from the Country Floral Lane DSP, measuring the same size.

The focal layer is a piece of 3-1/4" x 4" Shimmery White cardstock which has been cut on the left side with the "edgelit" in the Blossoming Happiness Dies that looks like the edge of notebook paper (one of my favorites!).

 

My little feathered friend was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Shimmery White cardstock, and colored with Soft Suede and Light (SU800) Stampin' Blend markers.  I even added a little Clear Wink of Stella to the feathers for some added extra shimmer before fussy cutting him out.  He sits on a scalloped punched heart which is popped with dimensionals over Sweet Sorbet 1/8" Metallic Woven Ribbon.

 

I finished off with heart "bouquets" punched right from the Country Floral Lane designer paper with the new Country Bouquet Punch.  The sentiment is stamped on a rectangle of Sweet Sorbet cardstock with Versamark ink, and heat embossed with White embossing powder.

So cute!!!

 

You don't want to let Sale-A-Bration go by without snagging this cute stamp set -- remember, you earn it FREE with a minimum $50 order!!

 

We'll be back soon with more Sale-A-Bration fun!!!

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

Not in the Blog Hop - Kicking off a Week of Sale-a-Bration!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

Happy Hump Day!!!  It's the Stampin' Pretty Pals Blog Hop Day ~~ and as we're getting back to a regular rhythm here, much as earlier last year, we're emulating the topic, but not participating in the actual "Hop" itself.  Hope you all are okay with that!!  It just gives me a little more freedom with my blog in general.  We may "re-join" the Pals Team in the future -- so it may not ALWAYS be "not in the blog hop."  Stay tuned ~ LOL  😁

This month's Pals theme is a Sale-A-Bration showcase, and how perfect to kick off our Week of Sale-A-Bration together!!  I'm super excited to share this first Sale-A-Bration product and design; and am hoping you fall in love with these beautiful products too!!  Remember . . . you earn Sale-A-Bration products for free with your regular Stampin' Up! orders - 2 levels at $50 and $100.  

 

FREE DSP WITH A $50 ORDER DURING SALE-A-BRATION!

Our featured Sale-A-Bration product today is the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper -- a beautiful set of papers with so much potential!!

 Earn it FREE with a $50 purchase (total before shipping and tax) during Sale-A-Bration!  Offer ends Feb 28!

Did you know . . . the Dainty Flowers Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper coordinates with the Dainty Delight Bundle from the Stampin’ Up! Spring Mini Catalog?!?  Purchase the Dainty Delight Bundle ($54.75) and you automatically qualify to earn the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper FREE!

 

This pretty little card includes a fair amount of "fussy cutting" - but don't panic!!  It's really a lot easier than it looks!

 

The card base for this card is Rich Razzleberry, cut 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4", with a lovely piece of designer paper from the Dainty Flowers collection cut at 4-1/8" x 5-3/8", for the background.

Then I used the wonderful sheet of "oval" flowers (6 on the sheet), and fussy cut around that oval (leaving the center intact).

I cut a background for my oval using the Scalloped Contours Dies, and popped that up on the front of the card - you can't see it, but there is actually a piece of Fresh Freesia 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon wrapped around the die panel before the flowers were attached.

The sentiment is from the new Happy Labels stamp set, stamped in Rich Razzleberry classic ink on Basic White cardstock, and die cut using the label you'll find tucked in the Pretty Pillowbox Dies.  This too was popped with dimensionals, and pretty little Fresh Freesia bow attached with a glue dot on the end.

Finally, I fussy cut a beautiful flower stalk from another piece of this gorgeous designer paper, and attached it at the opposite end of my tag.

A few Pastel Pearls, and little Clear Wink of Stella on that flower stalk, and this card is ready to go!!

Don't you love how pretty this is?  And all done with that gorgeous paper!!

 

I finished off the inside with Fresh Freesia and Basic White panels, a strip of leftover paper from the front of the card - and another wonderful "fussy cut" flower from the designer paper.  This card is ready for a wonderful note to your BFF!!

 

I hope you feel inspired, and even feel a little bit of Spring coming . . . somewhere!!  LOL

 

We'll be back soon with more Sale-A-Bration fun!!!

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

Terrific Tuesday ~~ Sale-a-Bration Perks, Product Shares, and New Classes!!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

 

Happy Tuesday !  It's time to catch up on the latest Stampin' Up! and DDS Studios News . . .  Here's what's happening . . .

 

 

 

THE KEY TO MY HEART IS PAPER PUMPKIN!!!

 

Seal your love this upcoming Valentine season with the Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit!  This month’s kit represents the tradition of locking a padlock on a bridge to symbolize unbreakable love.  It comes with everything you need to make 9 darling love-themed cards—3 each of 3 designs.  So, no matter who your dance partner or dinner date is, you can make something heartfelt for them this season.  

Plus, this month there is a special add-on!!!  The add-on is a heart-shaped treat box (they're BEYOND cute!!).  These Heart Boxes are easy to put together and will take your crafting even further.  Add-ons are live during the subscription period, but are only available while supplies.  Act quick, and don’t miss out on these Heart Boxes filled with love!  Remember, they're only available to Paper Pumpkin Subscribers!!!

 

Sale-A-Bration is the PERFECT time for a Paper Pumpkin Subscription!!!  

A 3-Month Pre-Paid Paper Pumpkin Subscription will early you a $50 Sale-A-Bration Reward product!!

Hurry -- even if you're a current subscriber ~~  You can buy a Pre-Paid; just put the emailed code into your Paper Pumpkin account. 

 

 

~~ 2023 JANUARY - MAY SPRING MINI CATALOG PRODUCT SHARES ~~

The new Spring Mini Catalog is Live -- and it's time to "Share" all those wonderful designer papers, ribbons and embellishments.

The DDS Studios Product Shares are now available for reservation/request.

See the "Product Shares" Page for more information ~~  and reserve your share today by emailing me.

DDS Studios Classes Available

DDS Studios offers both Virtual and In-Person classes to fit your needs.  Classes for the "Spring" session are now posted and available.

Be sure to check out the upcoming "Virtual" Coffee & a Card class series starting January 18th --

And if you live in the local area, there is a full list of upcoming classes posted as well.

Check Out the Class Schedule Page HERE.

 

We're gearing up for a Week of Sale-a-Bration -- keep an eye out for inspiration and fun!!

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .