Sneak Peek at the Unbounded Love Bundle

 I really love this set! I say that a lot, but seriously, why would I show something I did not Love. lol This bundle is exactly what I've been requesting. The entire stamp set is sentiments for so many occasions, and the 17 dies are frames and labels with some decorated edges! I paired this bundle with the new Thoughtful Journey DSP. It it gorgeous my friends! The product suite also includes enamel dots, DSP and another stamp set. I now present to you, UnBounded Love...

I even used the dies on the inside!

Floral Friday

 Simply Zinnias again! It's spring I'm the South and were are deep in flower season. I have always loved flowers of any kind almost any color. I'm so lucky that my husband has a green thumb our yard looks like a garden you'd pay to visit. He has flowers everywhere. And naturally when it comes to stamping I love flowers.

These cards use the Simply Zinnias bundle which are new Online Exclusives.

Simply Zinnias Encore

 The Simply Zinnias bundle is so beautiful in bright colors. I posted a flower pot card full of zinnias last week. This card has blackberry Bliss as the background to more bright colored flowers. The flowers are done in Highland Heather with Pumpkin Pie and Lemon Lolly centers. The flower buds are done with Berry Burst and one of the new in colors, Petunia Pop. The leaves and stems are Old Olive and Lemon Lime Twist. The tiny flower cluster is Very Vanilla. On the envelope and inside I stamped that bouquet of zinnias in Petunia Pop ink, then used a sponge dauber in Old Olive to color the leaves.

Spotlight on Some Amazing Talent

 Hi y'all! I have to share this girl's talent with you.  Her name is Mia Salenga, and she's a fellow Demonstrator from Australia. Her watercoloring with stamps are amazing, no... make that BEYOND amazing!  Here is her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Paperholicstamper  Here is a sample she shared with Demos:

I've decided to watch her videos and see if I can come even close to talent. Isn't she amazing?  Are you up for the challenge? Watch her videos and use any stamps you already have. Give it a try and please share your results with me.

Some of my Favorite Tools & Storage Solutions

 Crafting Supplies & Tools

I have not received any compensation for these links, these are just products that I have a like.

Sponge Dauber Storage Case

Xyron Adhesive Eraser

Tombow 67304 MONO Sand Eraser, 2-Pack

These erasers take off most stray marks on projects, even ink! I love them:)

The Country Hive Replacement Pegs for Simply Scored Tool

CARL Heavy Duty Rotary Paper Trimmer 15inch

For heavy use cutting: chipboard, multiple pieces of cardstock etc.

Stamp-n-Storage
Lock-Down Punch Holder

Stamp-n-Storage
Magnet Cards

I use the 5 x 7 size inside my stamp cases.

Stamp-n-Storage

Ink Pad Storage

Taylored Expressions Simple Storage

Large Case

I just learned of these from a friend, and now I must have one! The small one would be perfect for my needs and only $5.00

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Sneak Peek From The New Catalog

 This is a new Country Birdhouse bundle with the coordinating Country Woods Designer Series Paper. The sentiment was computer generated. The new catalog goes live on May 1!

Zany Zinnias

 The Simply Zinnias bundle is from the Online Exclusives. I love detailed flower dies, and this one is gorgeous! It's also great because it doesn't have as many fussy little pieces to cut out as some other sets have had.

The first card is a fun fold, made with Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Flirty Flamingo, and Lemon Lolly. The DSP is from SALE-A-BRATION.

This second card is a pull out with an easel attached to the back for display. I used the tutorial Barb Mulikin make a couple years ago, substituting the Simply Zinnias dies and adding an easel on the back. My easel is 2 x 8-1/2 scored at 3 in., 6 in., 7 in., and 8 inches. Fold the score lines the same way, and glue the 1/2" tab at the end. Then, fold the score line next to that the other direction so you have a mountain fold for the standing part. Glue it on to the back of the card and you're done.

Stamping Class in April

 

Last Chance Products

 

The January–April 2024 Mini Catalog and the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog are retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to any catalog, but we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too! From 9–30 April, you can stock up on your favorite products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies! So, what are you waiting for? Start shopping! After all, a selection of Last Chance Products will only be available while supplies last.

Sales Period: 9–30 April 2024

Ordering Deadlines
Phone: 30 April 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: 30 April 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

• There is a retiring list for the mini catalog and annual catalog. These lists detail the products that will no longer be available once the catalogs are gone.

• Not all items on the Last Chance products List will be discounted.

• All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.

Shop Last Chance Products

Online Exclusives

 I'd like to introduce you to two new product suites found on the Online Exclusives. Flowering Zinnias and A Little Latte. I really love the Zinnias,  Oh! and the paper, big sigh,.. it's soooo pretty! The dies really pop and colors are just so happy. The Latte dies are so fun because you can construct a carafe and a French press that look so real. Check out the videos below to see these wonderful new products in action.

Click here for the Product flyer

March Class

 Links to directions for projects are below each photo. If you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love to be your Demo:)

Directions: https://app.box.com/s/cxre3rw7kry5wmpt71x5epk499brydue

Directions: https://app.box.com/s/9mpu3woinb270zgor5z2h8hky97gu78x

Directions: https://app.box.com/s/vxi8wqkhrl4shr2mfh109e7blyue1e4g

Flower Cart Fun

 

The Flower Cart Bundle and Your Path Awaits stamp set were used together to create this Italian feeling scene. The first one was okay, but it felt a little busy to me and I wasn't thrilled with the sky color. Soooo back to the drawing board. The second time I kept the cobblestone area smaller, no flowers on the ground and changed the sky color. What posessed me to use orange in the first place? Well, I was going for a sunset look I think. It certainly didn't turn out the way it looked in my head! lol

The Flower Cart bundle can be found in the January to April Mini Catalog, while the Your Path Awaits stamp set is in the annual catalog.

Tip and March Card Ministry

 I've got a good tip for you today. If you sometimes have difficulty trying to decide how versatile a stamp set in the catalog will be, put the name of the stamp set in a Google image search. For instance, let's use Earthen Textures.  Simply type that name in the search bar followed by Stampin' Up!

earthern textures stampin up 

Right below the Google search bar you will see: all, images, video, shopping etc. Select images by clicking on it. You will see lots and lots of images of cards made with that stamp set. This is a very versatile stamp set. On the other hand if you don't see many, that indicates that not very many cards/projects have been made with that set.

March Card Ministry 

Inventory Files To Share and News

 I have some inventory files that I put on the blog last summer, but just in case you missed it, here they are again:)

Stampin' Blends: https://app.box.com/s/4r9ceiad1154un3er1e7oxtthv83t151

Ink & Cardstock Colors: https://app.box.com/s/1y6f944m8wt1m3jgcw82aio0uigksnis

Copic to SU Color Conversion: https://app.box.com/s/omb3fsq4dizi6gt5i27bj3bgyrsdf8je

Sponge Dauber Case Labels One: https://app.box.com/s/ov1id4omujadha1sj59o7b497abum93n

Sponge Dauber Case Labels Two: https://app.box.com/s/hlcqnl27xf2cex54anvomxnp2zqscrl5

The Sponge Dauber Cases that I use are from Amazon> Since Stampin' Up has more than 40 colors, I have two cases. I like to have one for each color so that I don't have to take time to wash them before using another color:   https://www.amazon.com/Finger-Daubers-Storage-Painting-Drawing/dp/B07HBNRTT9/ref=sr_1_2_pp?keywords=sponge+dauber+case&sr=8-2

Great News! 

New Online Exclusives will be added to the store on March 5! 

February Stamping Class

The Jungle Pals stamp set and the coordinating dies can be earned for free with qualifying purchase during SALE-A-BRATION, which ends Feb. 29.

Notes of Nature and Lovely Sweet bundles were used to make this card.

Step Up the card by adding a strip of Pecan Pie, diecut the holes and add some gold faux leather trim

The Detailed Dogwood stamp set can also be earned for free with qualifying purchase during SALE-A-BRATION

February Card Ministry

 Here are two of the cards we made this month.  The first one was made using the Inked and Tiled stamp set and the Masterfully Made DSP. Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist cardstock colors compliment the DSP..

The second card was made using the Gone Fishing bundle and the coordinating DSP, Let's Go Fishing. Cardstock colors used were Wild Wheat and Basic Gray. Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight and Tuxedo Black inks along with Stampin' Blends finished the color coordination to make a great looking masculine card.