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A Week of Sale-A-Bration - Berry Delightful!!!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Well, my goodness!! The weekend flew right by me somehow!  Whew!  And I'm running late getting up our final installment of our Week of Sale-A-Bration here at DDS Studios!  I hope you don't mind . . . it took me a little bit to put together these final card designs with my Most Favorite item(s) from the Sale-A-Bration offering this year! 

Before we jump into the fun here, there is a lot going on these past couple weeks at DDS Studio to kick off 2021.  We are moving to a more "virtual" platform for classes and tutorials.  You will be seeing new offerings in the weeks ahead.  Keep an eye on the DDS Facebook Page for more announcements and Facebook Live events.  I'm looking forward to sharing with you a new series I have planned for this year; and more!!  It's gonna be fun, I promise!  😉😉

 

I'm dusting off one of my very favorite Z-Fold designs to showcase my #1 Favorite Bundle from the Sale-A-Bration brochure, and the coordinating Bundle from the 2021 Spring Mini Catalog -

The Berry Blessings Stamp Set & Berry Delightful DSP

and the Sweet Strawberry Bundle  (earn the Berry Blessings Stamp Set & Berry Delightful DSP with your minimum $100 purchase).

So let's step through and take a closer look at each of these fun-fold cards and details; and why I love to do this so much - it's ALL about showcasing that gorgeous DSP!!  You check out last year's versions of this design HERE.

Before we begin, here are the measurements that you will want to cut the DSP (designer series paper) for all these projects:

Cut your 12" x 12" designer series paper 5-1/4" x 11-3/4"

Then score down the long side at 1-3/4", 4-3/4" & 7-3/4"

(Don't you just LOVE this paper?  I am just drooling!!  Especially since I LOVE strawberries -- LOL)

 

The first card is our "full" DSP Z-Fold and what I call the true "classic" fold where we simply attach the cut and scored DSP to a 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" card base.  Now as you know, I'm never that "simple" in my approach, so you will see in this card that the main base is cut from Real Red cardstock, and the layered mat is cut from Poppy Parade at 4-3/8" and 4-1/8".

Then the front flap/fold holds a main overlapping/or overreaching piece (whatever you want to call it), and the main decorative and embellishment details.

When stretched fully open this is what your card should look like.  With your scoring, you should see 4 total panels.

Here is the card from the back.  For this card, I decided to overlay the front of the front panel with the coordinating design image from the inside of the card instead of allowing the back of the paper to show to the front.  I just decided I liked it better; usually you wouldn't do that.

Here's a closer look at the very back inside panel and the facing panel to it.  - Some cute flags, Vellum cut circle, circle cut sentiment, and a little twine.

And a closer look at the front panel when the card is closed.

This is card #2 - in this version, the 1st flap is glued/adhered to the next flap, shortening the length of the Z-Fold.

So here is this version opened up - you can see it is shortened with the first flap adhered to the next flap.

And here I allowed the back design to show to the front.

A closer look at the front detail - so pretty!!  These flower are punched out of the designer paper using the Strawberry Builder Punch.

Some Love You Always Foil, a little Wink of Stella, some pretty Pastel Pearls, and lovely Purple Posy bow, and you're all set to go with those luscious raspberries sitting in the background!!

The third card glues/adheres all the panels one to the next, adhering only the edges of the back panel to create a "pocket" for the sentiment card (or a gift card if you'd like) to slide in and out.

This card is definitely a favorite!

Here it is with the card slid out of the pocket.  I love it!!  And I adore this paper!!

A closer look at the front detail - that lovely edge I created is from a die in the Peony Dies collection!  I stamped, then fussy cut the blueberries and stem before putting it on the Stitched Oval.

I'm lovin' the fun with Sale-A-Bration ~~  I hope you are too!!  There will definitely be more "berry" cards on the horizon; but in the meantime, it will be time to visit with some adorable "chicks"; and we're about to kick off a Week of Valentine's - so stay tuned!!  😉😉😉

 

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

Hugs, . . .

**Note:  Today's Supply Carousel is in the order of each card; where supplies overlap, they have only been listed once.

 

A Week of Sale-A-Bration ~ A Touch of Ink

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Well, I lost a day and a half somewhere -- LOL.  It has been a busy week!  I've been preparing for our first class in probably more than 8 months (maybe longer); and although we will do it virtually, I'm excited to get things going again.  However, not having folks here in person means a lot more work; and since it's my Annual CD Holder Calendar class, it has taken a fair amount of work.  After we have class on Saturday, I'll share some of the fun with all of you -- next week 😉😉😉

 

At any rate, I have been back to working on Sale-A-Bration fun and we're closing in on finishing out showcasing all the wonderful products Sale-A-Bration has to offer this year.  We'll be culminating with my number one pick in the Sale-A-Bration brochure!  So stay tuned.

 

Before we get to that last installment however, we have two more wonderful products to review and showcase today -- the very pretty Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper and the oh so gorgeous A Touch of Ink stamp set; one you can snag at the $50 minimum purchase level; and the other at the $100 minimum purchase level!   The Touch of Ink stamp set is a 2-step stamp set, with a wonderful collection of both images and sentiments!

And these gorgeous cards were created using these two products!  Let's sneak a closer look!!

 

My first card uses a piece of Rococo Rose "Ombre" with the open circles image scattered randomly across.  You can see the "white" of the ombre in the upper left-hand corner down to the darkest color in the lower right-hand corner.

Against this I cut a piece of Shimmery White cardstock using the Ornate Layers Dies, and stamped the flower and hummingbird "detail" images in Memento Tuxedo Black. Then I pulled out my favorite Stampin' Blends alcohol markers and went to town.

I finished off my images with plenty of Clear Wink of Stella for LOTS of shimmer; and some lovely new Pastel Pearls.

That new Double Oval Punch is quickly becoming one of my favorite "go-to's", and makes layering a sentiment like this easy peasy!

 

On my second card design, I chose the "plain" Bermuda Bay ombre against a Daffodil Delight background for a nice bright look.

Then I stamped the leaf branch in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Shimmery White cardstock; then used the 2-step stamping process by using the second stamp to lay in Mint Macaron ink over the leaves images.  Then I die cut it out with the Layering Ovals Dies; the butterfly was stamped on a separate piece of Shimmery White cardstock, again using the 2nd stamp image to lay in Daffodil delight ink, and then fussy cut the little guy out; then adhered it to the oval just where I wanted it 😉😉

 

2-Step stamp sets make stamping with ink so incredibly easy and the effect is so lovely, with just a touch of a "watercolor" feel.  Once against I added plenty of Clear Wink of Stella to my images to create lots of shimmer, and finished off with Pool Party Holiday Rhinestones to add even more shimmer and shine!

 

I hope you liked my pretty little cards today!  Get ready for our final installment of our Week of Sale-A-Bration, coming to you soon!!

 

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

Hugs, . . .

 

Terrific Tuesdays ~~ Sale-A-Bration Perks!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

 

It's so hard to believe that we are already halfway through Sale-A-Bration for January/February 2021!!  Goodness gracious!  Have you been placing those orders and snagging your FREE products yet?  There really is so much to love this year!  And the exciting thing about the new Stampin' Up! Sales Cycle, is that Sale-A-Bration will back later this summer!!  Yeah!!!   😉😉

So being at the halfway means, that one month is already gone to take advantage of all those SAB perks!  Let's review . . . and be sure to reach and ask any questions; I'm here to help!!

 

 

 

Sale-A-Bration is well under way, with only the month ahead to take advantage of all the goodies!

Earn your FREE products with a minimum threshold purchase during Sale-A-Bration!!  For every $50 in regular product purchase you can select a FREE Sale-A-Bration product!  [Note:  Some items have a $100 threshold!]

Let's walk thru the TOP things you need to know before you place an Order -- You won't want to miss a thing this month!!!

Item 1:   Be sure you have the Brand New 2021 January - June Mini Catalog!  If you don't have one in hand, let me know and I'll drop one to you in the mail right away!

Or click on the button below to get an "e" version of the catalog!

 

 

Item 2:  Sale-A-Bration!!!  THE BIGGEST Promotion - and the VERY BEST TIME of the Stampin' Up! Year!!!  earn FREE products for every $50 or $100 you spend on regular products from our active catalogs (total before shipping and tax).

Watch here to get more details on how Sale-A-Bration works:

 

 

**NOTE:  SAB will be different in 2021 . . .  SAB will occur twice a year beginning in January-February 2021; and again in July-August 2021.  There will be no "2nd release" as we have had in years past!!

Item 3:  Sale-A-Bration is the VERY BEST time of the year to take advantage of the Starter Kit Promotion.  I joined SU! during SAB 7 years ago - and have never regretted my decision since!!  A SAB join is just simply a BONUS!!  Kick off the Spring Mini Catalog with the BEST SAVINGS of all!  Get $125 in YOUR choice of products for ONLY $99; the kit ships FREE!  BONUS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER INCLUDED IN THE KIT FREE!!  Be the very FIRST to see and enjoy the new Color Collections/In-Color designer series paper from the unreleased 2020-2021 Annual Catalog (noted above)!

Order the $99 Starter Kit with Sale-A-Bration Bonus and Join Stampin' Up! through me today!!

Item 4:  Did you know that you can "earn" this gorgeous stamp set for FREE too?!?  Host a Party, or place a minimum $300 order, and you will automatically get this stamp set for absolutely FREE!  And the best thing, it coordinates with a wonderful set of our punches!!

Item 5:  Basic White is the New Whisper White --  Stampin' Up! has launched a new line of Basic White card stock and envelopes to replace Whisper White.  Available NOW:

• 159276 | Basic White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Card Stock | $9.75
• 159229 | Basic White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Thick Card Stock | $8.25
• 159231 | Basic White 12″ x 12″ Card Stock | $7.75
• 159236 | Basic White Medium Envelopes | $7.50
• 159232 | Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes | $7.00
• 159233 | Basic White 3″ x 3″ Envelopes | $10.00
• 159234 | Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes | $10.50

What’s the difference between the old Whisper White (retired) and new Basic White?  Watch a comparison video to learn more below. 

 

Our week of Sale-A-Bration here at DDS Studios resumes tomorrow as we wind up with our $100 threhold products!  You're gonna love it!

 

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

Hugs, . . .

 

A Week of Sale-A-Bration ~ Darling Donkeys to Fall In Love With!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Well, somehow the 3-day weekend went right by me in a swirl!  Not sure how that happened; but I do feel like I had some good Studio time in.  Both sewing and card designing.  It's nice to have quiet hours to just create!

As we slip into the final week of January, we're playing with Sale-A-Bration goodies here at DDS Studios.  We have such cute things this year; and LOTS of pretty papers too!

 

 

I have two #1 favorites in the Sale-A-Bration brochure this season; and this is definitely one of them!

The absolutely adorable Darling Donkeys stamp set, is exactly that!  Darling!!  😍

Paired with pretty paper, and our fabulous new Many Hearts Dies, it's Cupid's Arrow straight to your heart!

 

These little cuties are sending their love on a background of Paper Blooms DSP (also a SAB item showcased last week), and surrounded by sweet hearts cut from the new Many Hearts Dies.  Each donkey has been stamped with Smoky Slate classic ink, and colored with Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends markers.  Let's take a closer look at each card design.

This was the first of the 3 cards that I designed.  On each of these cards I used the Layering Ovals Dies to cut out the donkey images and create layering.

These were then laid out with corresponding sentiments and heart cutouts.

And then finished off with twine bows and corresponding pearl embellishments.

This card in Rococo Rose and Smoky slate.  Pretty, pretty!!

Isn't he just the sweetest thing?!?  😉

This one in Misty Moonlight and Night of Navy.

And I pulled out the recently retired Iridescent Pearls for this one -- I hope you got a stash of those gorgeous pearls!!

And this one a combination of Rococo Rose and Night of Navy both!

The sentiment on this one was put on the same oval as the donkey - because he just has the sweetest little smile, don't you think?!

Remember, the Paper Blooms DSP and the Darling Donkeys stamp set are both $50 threshold items; so with a $100 minimum order, you can snap up both of these for FREE!

Sale-A-Bration really is the Best Time of the Year!!

 

We'll be back tomorrow with some more fun!  And updates to all the promotions currently going on at Stampin' Up!

 

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

Hugs, . . .

 

 

 

A Week of Sale-A-Bration - Approaching Perfection in Paper Blooms

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

We're having a relaxing quiet Saturday here at DDS Studios; how is it going with all of you??  It's the first day in awhile that I haven't felt like I had to get a million things done around the house which is nice!!  I did meet a friend at our local sewing shop this morning and caught up on our project ideas and shared some fun for a little bit; I'm VERY addicted to the embroidery projects since I got going last June - LOL.  It's always good to have multiple creative outlets if I do say so!  

Ran a couple errands, and now it's just hanging at home and playing.  The husband has started a new puzzle; we're planning on ordering in pizza . . .  I couldn't ask for a better day really!!

 

Once again, I am showcasing two of our Sale-A-Bration products in today's card design.  I hope this will feel fun and a little bit different for everyone!

Again, I wanted to showcase one of our fabulous Designer Series Papers ~ Paper Blooms DSP ~ being offered in the SAB brochure; along with one of the stamp sets.  The papers this cycle definitely steal the show!  And again, you can only get this beautiful set of paper for FREE when you place a minimum order of $50.

But it was really when I pulled this paper out of the collection that my mind went wild -- I immediately smiled in anticipation of creating the card you see today!  I could immediately see so many possibilities with this paper!  It's just so fun!!

 

So what I did was pull out the Layering Circles Die, and just start cutting out the different size circles in the paper -- it was fun, fun, fun!!  😉😉

 

Then I layered them on the front panel of White, laying some flat, and popping other with dimensionals.  I trimmed off at the edge where I overlapped circles off the paper; easy to do!!

Now comes the fabulous new Approaching Perfection stamp set - again FREE with a minimum $50 increment order.  This set, if you haven't looked at it closely yet, is beyond cheeky and adorable!  I love any sentiment set that brings some tongue-in-cheek stye and a smile - and this one has both in spades!!

I also like the clean block font to this stamp set.

I am also using a Brand New punch that you will find on page 65 of the new catalog - the Double Oval Punch!  This is a must have staple in your stash -- so snag it, along with it's bundled stamp set (Oval Occasions). 

 

The inside of the card sports another example of the fabulous sentiments in Approaching Perfection, and the cute balloons image from that set.

 

Do you think it's as cute and fun a card as I do?!?  LOL  I'm loving it -- it's everything I imagined it to be!

Be sure to place your qualifying orders to snag these FREE Sale-A-Bration items.

 

We'll be back as we continue to play with Sale-A-Bration products!!

 

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

Hugs, . . .