Christmas In July-Let's Get Hopping Round 33

Hey Y'all!

Welcome to the July Let's Get Hopping blog hop.  This month we are celebrating Christmas In July!  If you have been hopping along with us, you arrived from the lovely Teresa Brown.  If you are starting with me, make sure you hop all the way through...I know you are going to love all of the projects we are sharing.

In my opinion, there are 2 types of people in the world....those who can't wait for Christmas to come, and those who can't wait for it to be over.  There are a few in-betweeners, but I am definitely in the first group! I'm the person that on the 25th of every month, I announce "so many months til Christmas!"  Yeah, some of you probably hate me right now😂

For my project, I chose elements from my favorite suite in the 2020 Holiday Mini Catalog...the Heartwarming Hugs Suite.  It is perfect not only for cards, but for gift packaging as well.  

This card layout is a classic that can be scaled up or down, make it as fancy or as simple as you want.  The DSP measures 5-1/2 x 2-1/2 and 5-1/2 x 1/2.   I used lots of layers for the focal image, and stamped the smaller images at the top of the card base to create a background. 

Of course, you can't forget the inside of your card.  Another alternative would be to add a strip of DSP along the bottom.  

The next stop is my friend Tanya Rees, I can't wait for you to see what she has in store!

If you live in the United States and don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would love to help you with your crafting needs.  If you are interested in purchasing any of the products used today, simply click on the images below (the first 6 items are not available to customer until August 4, 2020.)  Of course you can join my team as a demonstrator and get them early, one of the perks of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!  Thanks for stopping by, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any fun!

Love,

Nina

Product List

Heartwarming Hugs Suite Collection (English)

[155106]

$123.25

Warm Hugs Bundle (English)

[155145]

$46.75

Wrapped In Christmas Cling Stamp Set (English)

[153481]

$22.00

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper

[153492]

$11.50

Mossy Meadow 3/8" (1 Cm) Diagonal Stripe Ribbon

[153542]

$7.50

Real Red 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim

[153546]

$7.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$8.75

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131201]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Nothing’s Better Than

Hey Y'all!

I recently participated in a card swap with some other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, and I wanted to share one of the cards I made.  I chose one of my favorite bundles, Nothing's Better Than. If you know anything about me, you know that I am a true coffee-a-holic, so there is no question why this is one of my favorite sets!😊

I love this color combination of Coastal Cabana, Poppy Parade, and one of the new In Colors-Misty Moonlight.  This card incorporated several of my favorites, including the Stitched So Sweetly dies and the Bufffalo Check background stamp.

I started with a Whisper White cardbase, added a layer of Coastal Cabana, the Buffalo Check stamped layer, with a 1/2" strip of the In Color DSP in Misty Moolight on top and bottom to make it "pop."  I also used that DSP in Cinnamon Cider for the "coffee" die cut. Then came the Poppy Parade and Coastal Cabana die cuts ( I did some tone on tone stamping on my Coastal Cabana Stitched Nested die cut. My Stamparatus came in very handy since I had to make 21 of these cards for the swap.  I used it to stamp the sentiment and the cup. I randomly stamped the little retro star, which may be my favorite stamp in the whole set!  I was feeling like my card still needed something, and decided  to add the Poppy Parade heart.  This was such a fun card to make!

Tips & Tricks:

• To make your cardstock go further, die cut other pieces from layers that are going to be covered up. For example, the Stitched Nested Coastal Cabana layer was cut from the bottom Coastal Cabana layer, the heart from the Poppy Parade layer.
• Thin strips or scraps of DSP can be used to "sandwich" a layer, like I did with the Misty Moonlight on either side of the Buffalo Check layer.
• The Stamparatus is a lifesaver when it come to making multiple cards.  I created a template with the negative of the die cut, lined my stamps up, and placed the die cut into the negative.  Perfectly stamped every time. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Please click on the images below to order any of the products used. Use the current host code to earn points from me!  See details here.

Love,

Nina

Product List

Nothing's Better Than Bundle

[154061]

$46.75

Buffalo Check Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[151372]

$16.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

Stitched Be Mine Dies

[151814]

$35.00

2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

$11.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$7.50

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Arrange a Wreath card CASE’d from the 2020 Annual Catalog

HAPPENING NOW!

Hey Y'all!

Did you know the Stampin' Up! Catalog is more than just something to buy product out of?  It is chock-full of project samples to get your creative juices flowing!  In the Stampin' Up! world, you will hear the term "CASE." It means 2 things--Copy And Share Everything OR Copy And Selectively Edit.

This is one of my favorite samples in the catalog, in fact, it is what sold me on the Arrange A Wreath Bundle.  And I CASE'd it on my FB live tonight. (See video below)

I changed a few things (that is selectively edited.)  I used a Whisper White cardbase and layer instead of the gray as shown in the catalog.  I also added a layer of vellum to the wreath.

Instead of using the Bumblebee Gingham ribbon shown on the sample (do y'all believe I have not ordered it yet??) I used the In-Color ribbon, and die cut a bow from the In-Color DSP.

Card Measurements:

    Card Base- 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, score at 4-1/2

    Whisper White layer- 4-1/4 x 5-1/2

    DSP layer- 2-1/2 x-5-1/2

You can see how I created this card and also see a preview of products from the 2020 Holiday Mini, going live August 4.

 

One thing I love about this bundle is it's versatility.  It has sentiments and embellishments for many occasions.  So, what sample are you going to recreate and make your own?   Thanks for stopping by!

Click on the images below to order any of the products used from my online store.  Please use the current host code if ordering less than $150.  If your order is more than that, skip the host code and claim the rewards yourself.  Contact me if you have any questions or want more information on classes, I always love to share creativity with others!

Love,

Nina

Product List

Arrange A Wreath Bundle (English)

[154109]

$54.00

Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder

[149643]

$10.00

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

$11.50

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131201]

$8.75

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$8.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Bumblebee 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon

[153622]

$6.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Whale Done Zoom Class

Hey Y’all!
I am excited about my first ever Zoom class featuring the Whale Done Bundle.
Date: August 1st 2020
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We will have 1 10 minute break and 1 15 minute break.  Please have any snacks and your lunch ready so it will be quick and easy to get back to crafting.  You will need adhesive and scissors, bone folder and Take Your Pick tool are helpful also.

*****Sign Up Deadline is July 13******* payment is due by that day. 
We will make 5 assorted cards, you will receive the stamp set, coordinating punch, and all supplies needed to make the projects.
Bronze: $50 includes stamp set and coordinating punch
Silver: $60 includes stamp set, coordinating punch, and embossing folder
Gold: $70 includes stamp set, punch, embossing folder, and Whale if a Time DSP
Platinum: $80 includes stamp set, punch, embossing folder, Whale of a time DSP, pool party ribbon, and Whale of a Time sequins

***if you have already purchased the stamp set and punch, kits will be $15, and you can order as many as you like. When you sign up and pay, I will email you the zoom link. If you are unable to do the class "live," you will also receive the saved video. I am excited to offer this new way of doing classes. I will need you to email me (ninamac32@hotmail.com)your mailing address so I can send you the supplies for the class. 
Let me know if you have any questions!
Love,
Nina