Wendy Klein is an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.
Established in 1988, Stampin' Up! is a global paper crafting company specializing in decorative rubber stamps and accessories for greeting cards, craft projects, home décor, and more.
O M G!!! Did anyone notice what I did yesterday??? I have been a day off all week for some reason; I can't explain it. But I labeled yesterday's post the Thursday Change-Up! and it was Wednesday . . . eeeeeekk! I think I've lost my mind LOL
Okay -- so yesterday was Wednesday, let's just get that straight -- and TODAY is Thursday -- LOL.
Today it's time for a little fun with a forgotten stamp set, Endless Birthday Wishes! I bought this set originally when it was one of our monthly photopolymer limited edition releases. So imagine my excitement when they "carried it forward" into this past year's Annual Catalog. However, with everything else we're playing with, I think we've totally forgotten about this adorable, sweet little stamp set!! Let's play :-)
This cute little set makes it easy to create quick, bright, cards for any celebration ~~ and of course, you can focus on birthday!
All of today's cards are CAS (Clean and Simple) cards with very little in the way of layers; but remember what I always say ~~ it's in the details stampers!
Adding bakers twine, sequins, (and one thing you can't see in the picture, Wink of Stella on the cake for a beautiful shimmer), is what makes all the difference in these cute little cards.
Keeping them CAS helps you throw a bunch of them together when you need some cards in a "snap."
Even the back flap of the envelope has been stamped with the cute little dots image from the stamp set and is an easy way to dress up an envelope quickly and simply.
Bright fun colors make these CAS cards pop!
The little cakes have all been colored using a Blender Pen.
This is probably the simplest set of cards I've put together in awhile.
However, I really enjoyed how quick and easy it was to put these together, and how nice they looked when they were done.
These are the bright colors used in variations across all of these card designs. I think they scream "party" to me :-)
I hope you have enjoyed this quick and simple little project today. I don't often bring you CAS projects and so I thought this was a perfect little set of cards to inspire you when you just need that quick birthday card that still had a Wow! factor.
#imbringingbirthdaysback ~~
are you??
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Happy Friday!! It's a working Friday for me; and I have to go to the dentist today -- sigh :-( One of my least favorite activities. But I have a tooth bothering me, so I guess it's the nature of the beast!
Before I race off to another busy day, however, let's take a moment for today's Mojo Monday [MOJO441] challenge. Today I'm combining the Mojo sketch challenge with the color challenge over at Create with Connie and Mary [CCMC400]. A little something to shake up our routine! 😏
Let's take a look . . .
Here's today's color inspiration ~ straight from the CCMC color challenge :
Layerothology. We're doing something fun and different today!! This card is cut from Very Vanilla cardstock, 5 1/4" x 10 1/2", scored at 5 1/4" -- this is a fun square card at a finished size of 5 1/4" x 5 1/4". The background layers consist of Lost Lagoon matting, with an overlay from the Going Places DSP in a Sahara Sand motif, and a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock on which is stamped images from the wonderful stamp set, Timeless Textures. I just love this stamp set. The images are collaged in Sahara Sand, Lost Lagoon, and Delightful Dijon. A piece of Lost Lagoon 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon "ties" the two pieces on the card front together.
Bold Butterfly. I am so ready to pull out all my Spring and Summery dies and stamp sets!! They have been tucked away far too long. This cute little guy is from the Bold Butterfly Framelits set. He is cut from a piece of DSP out of the Going Places DSP stack, and is attached to some offset/stacked Silver Metallic Doilies with a few little flowers punched with the Itty Bitty Accents Punch pack. You know what makes this butterfly easy peasy now? Why our new Big Shot Die Brush and the Precision Base Plate of course!! You must give it a try. It's a dream!! A few little rhinestones help add a bit of bling, while the "Celebrate" wooden element from the Expressions Naturals Elements set gives a nice change-up of texture to the entire ensemble (perfect for the "banner" element in the sketch).
Turn to the Inside. The inside of this card has a matting of Lost Lagoon as well, and has more wonderful images from the Timeless Textures stamp set, stamped in Sahara Sand and Delightful Dijon. The wonderful sentiment is from the Hostess set, Happy Birthday, Everyone. I love this bold yet elegant sentiment from that stamp set. It is stamped in Lost Lagoon ink. You can "earn" this beautiful stamp set with a qualifying $150 order!
So what do you do when you have an unusual shaped card? Why you create your own envelope of course!!
Pull out that Envelope Punch Board, and a piece of 2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper (this is Delightful Dijon here), and whip one out in a jiffy.
And even better, stamp that #imbringingbirthdaysback stamp on the back and send it off to someone wonderful!
Have you joined my #imbringingbirthdaysback initiative yet? It's really simple! Just leave me a comment with your birthday, letting me know that you'd love a birthday card from me, and who knows . . . . you might be the lucky person to maybe even get this particular card in your mailbox. I'll email you for your mailing address, so don't worry about that!! I'd love to have you join the growing list of stampers who want to receive a birthday card, and who want to pay it forward!!
I hope you have enjoyed today's design, and the opportunity to mix it up a little bit and join another card challenge! I'd love to read what you think. I love your comments!!
I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR
If you are in the United States and need a demonstrator, you can order your supplies in my online store here. Thanks for looking!
Have a wonderful Friday and a wonderful weekend everyone!!
Happy Tuesday!!! WOW! Only 3 days left, and Sale-A-Bration for 2016 will be over! I can't believe how quickly the time has flown on us. Have you had fun? I know I have!!!
Let's review and check out this week's promotions and going's on over at Stampin' Up! ~~
Our Biggest Event of the Year!! This is it!! It's almost over -- and when it's gone, it's gone!! With only 3 days left of Sale-A-Bration, it's time to Take Action!! If there are still some Sale-A-Bration products you're interested in, get those qualifying orders in today!!! After March 31st, these wonderful items will be GONE! Want to stock up on that beautiful Vellum, or the gorgeous Flowering Fields DSP? There's still time!!! ~~
Join Stampin' Up! and the Paper Pups! That means -- Time is running out to take advantage of this year's Sale-A-Bration Ultimate Bundle offer too!! You can join the Stampin' Up! team, and get an incredible deal on products you love, lots of fun and inspiration, and no pressure . . . what more could you ask for?! Have you been sitting on the fence about making the jump and signing up? Don't wait any longer!!! There is absolutely No Obligation, No Risk, Nothing. Do it now, give it a try, enjoy the perks and the discount. Let your demonstratorship drop by the end of your term if you want; but I'm betting you'll want to keep it ;-) LOL This is the time to join -- $155 product for only $99!!! It's absolutely the "Ultimate Bundle" ~~
This kit lets you test drive the opportunity, . . . with ZERO OBLIGATION!
Learn more about Joining the Fun HERE!! Don't miss out -- Join my Paper Pups today!! I'd love to have you as part of the puppy team 😉 Contact me with questions or to chat (303/475-9449) -- I'd love the opportunity to speak with YOU!!!
Running Out of Time!! The end of Sale-A-Bration means the ends of this fabulous sale on the 3-Month Prepaid Subscription for Paper Pumpkin!! Now is the time to extend your subscription, save money while you're at it, AND Earn a Sale-A-Bration Item. It just might be the easiest way to earn FREE* Sale-A-Bration items. Learn More About Paper PumpkinHERE!
3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) $59.85$55 Save on a 3-month prepaid subscription and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!
Better Yet! ~~ Get the 12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215.40, Save $24 a year with the everyday awesome price, earn Stampin' Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items!
This offer will end on March 31, 2016 at 11:50 PM (MT).
Celebrating 3 Years and the Millionth Kit! And there could be no better time to join than right Now! Paper Pumpkin is celebrating it's Third Birthday!! Even more exciting -- The ONEMILLIONTH kit has just been shipped!! Whooo Hoooooo ~~~ In celebration, Stampin' Up! is including a Bonus Stamp Set in next month's Paper Pumpkin Kit, called All About Everything. You don't want to miss out on all the fun! Subscribe Today to get in on the fun!
I can't believe I'm saying this -- it seems like just yesterday that we were retiring the 2013-2015 In Colors (some of my most favorite in recent years); and now here we are again. In just a few short weeks we will be receiving the Retiring Products list for the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog, and that means with it, the retirement of the gorgeous 2014-2016 In Color Collection -- Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey, and Tangelo Twist! Can you believe it?! Read More About the Retiring In-Colors HERE! You don't want to miss out -- get stocked up on your favorites TODAY!!
I'm Bringing Birthdays Back!! Have you heard about the new IBBB Movement, headed up by our very own Shannon West from Stampin' Up!?? If you haven't heard about this fun and fabulous movement yet, check out the Blog Post Here; we have fabulous good news as well. The #imbringingbirthdaysback Stamp (item 143573) is available as a part of our current permanent stamp offerings. Order yours today!!!
Be sure to join me in supporting the #imbringingbirthdaysback movement -- let me know in the Comments Section if you would like a birthday card from me and your birth date (I'll contact you by email to get your mailing address). I'm contacting folks and putting together my spreadsheet now!!
And then "pay it forward;" start sending birthday cards throughout this year as well!! Use the new stamp on the back of your envelopes to let others know about the movement too!
WEEKLY DEALS!! Let's check out what's on sale this week!
Check Out This Week's Weekly Deals!!! O M G!! I cannot believe how good our Deals have been in the past several months. And they just keep getting better! Last week the Pearls; this week the Metal-Rimmed Pearls!!! Ooooo laaa laaa! And I cannot believe our beautiful Leaflets Framelits are on sale this week! These are some of my most favorite! Check out that Box Punch Board too! Don't miss out on these fabulous Deals!! They only last a week!
I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR
If you are in the United States and need a demonstrator, you can order your supplies in my online store here. Thanks for looking!
Place your orders today -- and take advantage of all those great Sale-A-Bration freebies too!
Happy Tuesday!!! There are only 10 days left of Sale-A-Bration - hard to believe! In the end, the first quarter of 2016 has gone very quickly! Let's review and check out this week's promotions and going's on over at Stampin' Up! ~~
Our Biggest Event of the Year!! With only 10 days left of Sale-A-Bration, it's time to Take Action!! If there are still some Sale-A-Bration products you're interested in, get those qualifying orders in today!!! After March 31st, these wonderful items will be GONE! Want to stock up on that beautiful Vellum, or the gorgeous Flowering Fields DSP? There's still time!!! ~~
I can't believe I'm saying this -- it seems like just yesterday that we were retiring the 2013-2015 In Colors (some of my most favorite in recent years); and now here we are again. In just a about a month we will be receiving the Retiring Products list for the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog, and that means with it, the retirement of the gorgeous 2014-2016 In Color Collection -- Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey, and Tangelo Twist! Can you believe it?! Read More About the Retiring In-Colors HERE! You don't want to miss out -- get stocked up on your favorites TODAY!!
Join Stampin' Up! and the Paper Pups! Time is running out to take advantage of this year's Sale-A-Bration Ultimate Bundle offer!! You can join the Stampin' Up! team, and get an incredible deal on products you love, lots of fun and inspiration, and no pressure . . . what more could you ask for?! Are you a new stamper? Need to beef up your product stash? Just "Want It All"???? Then the "starter kit" is the perfect purchase for YOU!!! It's absolutely the "Ultimate Bundle" ~~
This kit lets you test drive the opportunity, . . . with ZERO OBLIGATION!
Learn more about Joining the Fun HERE!! Don't miss out -- Join my Paper Pups today!! I'd love to have you as part of the puppy team 😉 Contact me with questions or to chat -- I'd love the opportunity to speak with YOU!!!
I'm Bringing Birthdays Back!! Have you heard about the new IBBB Movement, headed up by our very own Shannon West from Stampin' Up!?? If you haven't heard about this fun and fabulous movement yet, check out the Blog Post Here; we have fabulous good news as well. This stamp was so popular when it went live last week, it was literally gone within hours. But Good News -- Sara and Shannon got back together and announced (via Facebook) that not only would we #bringbackthestamp but that we'd bring it back long-term! The #imbringingbirthdaysback Stamp (item 143573) is now available and a part of our current stamp offering for the foreseeable future. Isn't that fabulous?
Be sure to join me in supporting the #imbringingbirthdaysback movement -- let me know in the comments section if you would like a birthday card from me and your birth date (I'll contact you by email to get your mailing address). And then "pay it forward;" start sending birthday cards throughout this year as well!! Use the new stamp on the back of your envelopes to let others know about the movement too!
Running Out of Time!!The fabulous sale on the 3-Month Prepaid Subscription for Paper Pumpkin is almost over!!! Now is the time to extend your subscription, save money while you're at it, AND Earn a Sale-A-Bration Item. It just might be the easiest way to earn FREE* Sale-A-Bration items. Learn More About Paper PumpkinHERE!
3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) $59.85$55 Save on a 3-month prepaid subscription and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!
Better Yet! ~~ Get the 12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215.40, Save $24 a year with the everyday awesome price, earn Stampin' Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items!
This offer will end on March 31, 2016 at 11:50 PM (MT).
Celebrating 3 Years and the Millionth Kit! I have exciting news!!! Paper Pumpkin is celebrating it's Third Birthday!! And even more exciting -- The ONEMILLIONTH kit has just been shipped!! Whooo Hoooooo ~~~ In celebration, Stampin' Up! is including a Bonus Stamp Set in next month's Paper Pumpkin Kit, called All About Everything. You don't want to miss out on all the fun! Subscribe by April 10 to get in on the fun!
This is the lovely note every Paper Pumpkin subscriber is receiving in the March kit!!
And I'd like to share the exclusive message from our Interim CEO, Sara Douglass, with you:
Here's a look at this month's beautiful, fabulous kit ~~
WEEKLY DEALS!! Let's check out what's on sale this week!
Over the Moon for this week's Weekly Deals!!! O M G!! I am so excited that our Curvy Trio Punch is on sale this week!!! What perfect timing as I have a video tutorial planned (hopefully) with some tips and tricks for this incredible punch!! Keep your eyes peeled - and don't miss out on these fabulous Deals!! They only last a week!
I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR
If you are in the United States and need a demonstrator, you can order your supplies in my online store here. Thanks for looking!
Place your orders today -- and take advantage of all those great Sale-A-Bration freebies too!
Happy Tuesday!!! I can't believe we're halfway through March - Time is flying!! Did you realize we have only 2 1/2 more weeks left of Sale-A-Bration?? Let's review and check out this week's promotions and going's on over at Stampin' Up! ~~
Our Biggest Event of the Year!! There are still so many wonderful ways to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration! And I do NOT want you to miss out!!!
I can't believe I'm saying this -- it seems like just yesterday that we were retiring the 2013-2015 In Colors (some of my most favorite in recent years); and now here we are again. In just a little over a month we will be receiving the Retiring Products list for the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog, and that means with it, the retirement of the gorgeous 2014-2016 In Color Collection -- Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey, and Tangelo Twist! Can you believe it?! Read More About the Retiring In-Colors HERE! You don't want to miss out -- get stocked up on your favorites TODAY!!
Join Stampin' Up! and the Paper Pups! There is no better time to become a part of this fabulous Stampin' Up! "family" than during Sale-A-Bration! Don't miss out on this year's fabulous Starter Kit deal on products you love, lots of fun and inspiration, and no pressure . . . what more could you ask for?! Are you a new stamper? Need to beef up your product stash? Just "Want It All"???? Then the "starter kit" is the perfect purchase for YOU!!! It's absolutely the "Ultimate Bundle" ~~
This kit lets you test drive the opportunity, . . . with ZERO OBLIGATION!
Learn more about Joining the Fun HERE!! Don't miss out -- Join my Paper Pups today!! I'd love to have you as part of the puppy team 😉 Contact me with questions or to chat -- I'd love the opportunity to speak with YOU!!!
I'm Bringing Birthdays Back!! Have you heard about the new IBBB Movement, headed up by our very own Shannon West from Stampin' Up!?? If you haven't heard about this fun and fabulous movement yet, check out the Blog Post Here; we have fabulous good news as well. This stamp was so popular when it went live last week, it was literally gone within hours. But Good News -- Sara and Shannon got back together and announced (via Facebook) that not only would we #bringbackthestamp but that we'd bring it back long-term! Beginning Monday, March 7, at 12:00 AM (MT), the #imbringingbirthdaysback Stamp (item 143573) will be available and will become a part of our current stamp offering for the foreseeable future. Isn't that fabulous??? You've seen me using this stamp this past week at my Birthday Stamp-a-Stack; you will be seeing it more in the future.
Be sure to join me in supporting the #imbringingbirthdaysback movement -- let me know in the comments section if you would like a birthday card from me and your birth date (I'll contact you by email to get your mailing address). And then "pay it forward;" start sending birthday cards throughout this year as well!! Use the new stamp on the back of your envelopes to let others know about the movement too!
Earn Sale-A-Bration Items With Paper Pumpkin. What could possibly make Sale-A-Bration even better? Getting Paper Pumpkin involved of course! It just might be the easiest way to earn FREE* Sale-A-Bration items. Learn More About Paper PumpkinHERE!
3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) $59.85$55 Save on a 3-month prepaid subscription and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!
12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215.40 Take it to the next level with a 12-month prepaid subscription. Save $24 a year with the everyday awesome price, earn Stampin' Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items!
This offer will end on March 31, 2016 at 11:50 PM (MT).
Celebrating 3 Years and the Millionth Kit! I have exciting news!!! Paper Pumpkin is celebrating it's Third Birthday!! And even more exciting -- The ONEMILLIONTH kit has just been shipped!! Whooo Hoooooo ~~~ In celebration, Stampin' Up! is including a Bonus Stamp Set in next month's Paper Pumpkin Kit, called All About Everything. You don't want to miss out on all the fun! Subscribe by April 10 to get in on the fun!
AS A SPECIAL PERK, current Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase a selection of past Paper Pumpkin Kits and refills, while supplies last. When you fall in love with a kit, there's no need to be sad when your supplies run out-just go grab another one (or two)! We can't guarantee that every kit will be offered as a past kit and refill, and you should get 'em while they're hot because they're only available while supplies last! Check out the current selection at www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.
WEEKLY DEALS!! Let's check out what's on sale this week!
Over the Moon for this week's Weekly Deals!!! These are just fabulous!! My "Pick of the Week" is more than one!! I just used the Cherry On Top Cotton Paper in last week's Spring Blog Hop -- fabulous paper to work with!! The Festive Flower Builder Punch was released to us in the Holiday Occasions catalog and is just the BEST!! And the Fringe Scissors are a Must Have for your tool stash!! Another tool I just used last week. I just used all three of these products in last weeks very special design!! Don't miss out on these deals -- they're only here for a week!
I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR
If you are in the United States and need a demonstrator, you can order your supplies in my online store here. Thanks for looking!
Place your orders today -- and take advantage of all those great Sale-A-Bration freebies too!
Wendy Klein is an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.
Established in 1988, Stampin' Up! is a global paper crafting company specializing in decorative rubber stamps and accessories for greeting cards, craft projects, home décor, and more.
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