Saturday, March 10, 2018

Sale-A-Bration Saturday-Beautiful Peacock & Shimmer Ribbon Pack

Hey Y'all!
It's another Sale-A-Bration Saturday, and today I want to feature the Beautiful Peacock stamp, and boy does it lives up to its name!  This is a 2-step stamp, meaning it takes 2 different stamps to complete the image.
The body of the peacock fits into that fan of feathers behind it.  I used the "Rock and Roll" technique (watch for a blog post with video next week to show how to do that) to get the 2 different colors on the "fan" stamp, then I stamped the peacock onto a separate piece of paper and fussy cut it out, then popped it up with dimensionals.
I think I have discovered my favorite ink combination!  Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay, and Lemon-Lime Twist!  The Bermuda Bay ribbon is also a Sale-A-Bration item, it comes in a pack with Basic Gray and Calypso Coral.  Each one is a different width, the Bermuda Bay is the skinniest at 1/8" wide.
The embossing folder is from the Occasion Catalog, the Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, and they come in a set of 2.  The "Beautiful Friend" sentiment fits perfectly in the 3/4" circle punch, and was layered onto Bermuda Bay cut from the 1" circle punch.
Don't forget to carry your stamping over to the inside of the card, that's one of my favorite things to do when I make a card!  Stamp the envelope, also, to tie it all together.  Those swirly stamps are beautiful all by themselves, aren't they?

Card Measurements:
Base: 8-1/2x5-1/2 score at 4-1/4
2nd layer-5-1/4x4
3rd layer-4x3 1/4
Inside layer-5-1/4x4

Less than 1 month left in Sale-A-Bration!  The only way to get this stamp set and/or ribbon pack is to earn them for FREE. Both are Level 1 items, so a $50 purchase will get you 1 item, a $100 purchase will get you 2 Level 1 items, or a Level 2 item.  Click on the Sale-A-Bration image at the top of the blog to see the items available in my online store, or click on the Catalog image to the right to see the Catalog.  You can also click on the images below of the products used for this card to order.  If your order is less than $150, please use Host Code CCJMVW7N.  If you are ordering $150 or more, you receive the Stampin' Rewards.  If you are spending that much, though, why not spend $99, get $125 worth of product PLUS 2 more stamp sets and become a Demonstrator.  Do it as a hobbyist or build a business.  Contact me for more information, or if you are ready, click on the link above to join my team.
If you do not already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would be honored to earn your business.  Subscribe to my blog to see more fun projects like this.  Post a comment and tell me what is your favorite color combination.
Thanks for stopping by!
Love,
Nina

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Thursday, March 8, 2018

Beautiful You and Paper Piecing


Hey Y'all!
How many of you ever played with paper dolls? If you ever did, then this technique will be a breeze!  I have had this card in my mind for a while, and it finally came to fruition!
I used the Beautiful You and Lots of Love stamp sets, but the focus of the card is that beautiful Whole Lot of Lovely DSP.  I want about 100 sheets of just this pattern, what about you?  I even added it to the envelope flap to tie it all together.  To "Paper Piece", all you have to do is stamp the image on the cardstock, then stamp the image on the DSP and cut out the part to "piece" over the image, in this case the dress and hat.



To make the hat, I stamped the Burlap Background stamp onto a piece of Crumb Cake, then stamped the image, and just cut out the hat.  I added a small piece of Basic Black Cardstock and a piece of gold baker's twine (retired).  That's what I used for the necklace as well.  To make the necklace look like it goes around her neck, I made small slits in the paper and pushed the cord through then taped it to the back.  Her "bangle" is a small piece of gold foil.  Now this card is not for the faint of heart because that was alot, and I mean ALOT of tedious work!  But it was well worth it! It came out even better than I imagined!



I gold embossed the sentiments, and I have to confess I used contraband on this card.  Contraband is anything that is not Stampin' Up!  The embossing folder is one I had in my stash, but I loved the elegant look.  It is Paper Studio if you are wondering.  Hey, y'all know you have contraband in your stash too!
The flowers on the inside of the card are from Lots of Love.  I stamped the middle flower full strength in Calypso Coral, then stamped off the other two.   Don't you love that you can stretch your ink colors that way?  I was able to get 3 different colors from 1 stamp pad!
Thanks for stopping by, and if you haven't already, please subscribe to my blog.  If you are interested in purchasing any of the items (except the contraband) click on the pictures below and it will take you to my online store.  
March is the last month of Sale-A-Bration, so be sure to take advantage of that!  Purchasing the stamp sets and the paper will get you a Sale-A-Bration item.  If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would love to be yours!
I hope you enjoyed today's project, leave a comment below and let me know what is one of your favorite card-making techniques!
Love,
Nina

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Saturday, March 3, 2018

 Click here to shop Sale-A-Bration items

Hey Y'all!
It is Sale-A-Bration Saturday here on my blog!  Every Saturday between now and March 31, I am featuring a Sale-A-Bration item.  These products are FREE with a $50 purchase (Level 1) or $100 purchase (Level 2).  Today's card features a Level 2 item from the Second release of Sale-A-Bration products, the Blossoming Basket Bundle.
I am so excited about this bundle! First, because I just love embossing folders and the texture they add to cards.  And second, the Basket Weave embossing folder will be available in the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog!  But why wait to buy it when you can get it for free, plus the beautiful coordinating stamp set?
Here is a close-up

And another
I added some interest to the Pear Pizzazz layer by doing some "tone-on-tone" stamping using just the basket part of the stamp around the edge.

Tips To Make This Card:

  • After stamping the basket image in Crumb Cake ink, go over just the basket part with a blender pen to add a light washed look without watercoloring.
  • When coloring with Stampin' Blends, color the entire image with the light marker, then use the dark marker to add highlights, then use light marker again to "blend" them together.
                                    
 I just love that sweet little tag, and I carried it over to the inside of my card.  
This is the perfect card to send to someone to brighten their day.  Who in your life needs a little "pick me up?" This is a great stamp set to make encouraging cards.  
All of the supplies used are listed below, click on the links to go to my online store.  When ordering, please use the current host code, CCJMVW7N. And if want this set, and are ordering $100 worth of product to get it, why not sign up to be a demonstrator, get $125 of product for $99, plus 2 more stamp sets of your choice, plus this Sale-A-Bration item!  Email me for more details, I would love to have you join my team. 
Subscribe to my blog so you don't miss any of the Sale-A-Bration Saturday series, or my other posts.  Thanks for stopping by, leave a comment below and tell me what your favorite Sale-A-Bration items are!
Love,
Nina




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Blossoming Basket Clear-Mount Bundle
$0.00
Daffodil Delight 1/4" Double-Stitched Ribbon
$7.00
Linen Thread
$4.50
Calypso Coral Light Stampin' Blends Marker
$4.50
Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker
$4.50
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00
Blender Pens
$12.00
Delicate White Doilies
$3.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.00
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$9.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50
Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50
Stamping Sponges
$3.50
Liquid Multipurpose Glue
$4.00
Glue Dots
$5.25
Paper Snips Scissors
$10.00
Big Shot
$110.00