With everyone staying home, it’s a great time to send a card and let people know you are thinking of them. This is especially true with seniors who would love receiving this beautiful card. It’s also a great Mother’s Day Card if you can’t seen them in person.
I made up this card using the Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper (DSP)which has so many beautiful designs so it makes card making easy. This is a perfect card for a beginner to try. I love the Deep blue flowers which are so real looking. To See this paper online, click here.
The card itself is 4 1/4 x 11″ the folded in half at 5 1/2′. The matting is 4 x 5 1/4″ and the flowered DSP is just a smidgen smaller by about 1/8″ all around.
I used the Pretty Label Punch twice, once in the Night of Navy Cardstock and again with Very Vanilla cardstock. I then stamped the sentiment from the Inspiring Iris stamp set. I punched a small hole at one end and threaded the ribbon through both labels and adhered it to the front of the card.
This is the last day to take advantage of the April Paper Pumpkin kit. It is a perfect kit to put together by yourself or with your family while you stay home.
The kit is all about fun and family appreciation themed cards that make it easy to express your feelings for those you love most: mom, dad, daughter, son, sister, and brother. April’s kit even includes Mother’s Day and Father’s Day sentiments, giving you the perfect way to show your appreciation for beloved parents on their special days with a beautiful, handmade card.
Sentiments include anyone in your life who feels like family; for instance, “brothers” and “sisters” who have helped you along the journey of life. This beautiful Kit contains all the supplies you need to make 8 beautiful cards/envelopes.
About the April Kit
Kit contains supplies for 8 cards and envelopes
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
The coordinating colours include Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Shaded Spruce, Soft Sea Foam
I would bet money that anyone who crafts, regardless of the medium, has a bag or box of scraps that tend to pile up and sit unused. Well I am no different so today I decided to delve into that scrap pile and see what I can do with some of the scraps.
This is the second card I created.
I created two beautiful cards that are perfect to send to someone who is at home, just to let them know you are thinking of them. These cards were very easy to make and perfect for a beginner. This card is also a perfect card for Mother’s Day.
To create the card, I made the card base from Rococo Rose card stock (150882). I cut the 8 1/2 x 11 card stock in half at 5 1/2″ then scored them both at 4 1/4 to create the fold. I then used my bone folder (102300) to crease the fold line. This allows me to make two cards. All supplies used are online, just click here to browse my online store.
The Designer series paper is from the Pressed Petals collection (149500) and each panel was cut at 1 1/4″ by 4″ then glued to the front of the card using Tom Bow Glue (Multipurpose glue (110755) I used the die cut from the Painted Label dies (151605) to cut out the circle swirls behind the sentiment and used my 2″ punch (133782) to cut out two circles in Very Vanilla card stock (101650) . The sentiment came from the Under My Umbrella stamp set (151518)and I stamped “Life’s Showers bring love’s flowers” then used my sponge dauber (133773) to add a little colour around the edge of the sentiment before adhering the sentiment to the swirl. I then put a little Petal Pink Metallic edged ribbon (151194) to the back of the swirl before using dimensional (104430) to adhere it to the card. The inside have a blank piece of cardstock so you can write your own special greeting an taylor the card to suit any occasion. To see all these supplies online click here
We’ve all seen the many games on facebook, that are being shared. Add this, multiply that, what sort of flower are you etc. So I decided to come up with my own game. Time to be honest with yourself because what other’s think shouldn’t matter. It’s meant to be fun. So with everyone staying home as much as possible (I hope) here are some questions for you. Answer honestly, I would love to see your responses.
Is your home cleaner or messier than it was before all this started – About the same
Are you wearing your PJ’s – No
Are you wearing the same clothes you wore yesterday – yes
How much weight have you gained or lost – about the same
What activities are you doing now that you didn’t have time for before – I am trying to create videos to showcase my crafts. I am not having much luck so far.
Are you enjoying the additional family time with your kids – sadly they are self isolating elsewhere.
Have you explored new hobbies? – Does trolling for information on creating video’s count?
Are you ordering more or less online – Definitely more
Has the amount of snacks in your cupboard grown – yes, although I am trying not to eat them (in any great quantity)
What are you doing to fill your day – crafting, playing too many games, Facebook, reading online (did I mention the video thing) as well as books, watching a bit of TV (not really my thing) scrolling Pinterest and you tube (I can loose hours doing this), and the usual housework, laundry, cooking etc.
I hope everyone is staying home and remaining healthy. Are you getting bored yet? antsy? frustrated? All of the above? Know that you are not alone. Below are some ideas of what you can do at home to keep busy. While trying not to snack, because eating is my go to when I am bored, I created this gift box for my 11 neighbours and filled them with 6 home baked cookies (yes I had to taste test lol) and they were delivered to each door as a surprise. I wanted to just bring a smile to their faces and to let them know I am thinking about them.
I’ve also put together a few designs featuring the new card suite that will become available April 4th. Normally we wouldn’t see the new products until the new catalog comes out in June so this was a nice surprise. I was able to preorder a month early, which is just one of the perks of being a demonstrator. This suite is gorgeous and includes two sets of stamps/dies, embossing folder, gems and of course matching ribbon. All of these can be purchased separately as well but the suite includes it all. To view the online store, click here.
I have also been completing my Paper Pumpkin kits, completing the ones I started and hadn’t finished, and coming up with different ways of using the “extras” that are always included. I hope those of you who have subscribed are enjoying your kits as well. It’s a great way to keep busy with something fun to do by yourself or with a family member especially as we self isolate. Since the kits include everything you need to make up the kit, you don’t need to go out to buy additional supplies. I love that.
April’s Kit is about fun and showing appreciation to our families. The card kits make it easy to share your hearts with those you love most: mom, dad, daughter, son, sister, and brother. April’s kit even includes Mother’s Day and Father’s Day sentiments, giving you the perfect way to show appreciation for beloved parents on their special days with a beautiful, handmade card. Now more than ever, we need to do that and what a nice surprise it would be. Should you wish to subscribe please click here
This is also the last day of Sale-A-Bration so if you have been putting off an order, don’t wait. With the new release of products you can still get some beautiful freebies with every $60.00 purchase you make or if you sign up a as a demonstrator you will earn even more freebies (shown) just for signing up. Click here for more information. I would love it if you were join my team.p
With just about everything closed or reduced in hours and so many of us staying home and practicing social distancing, it can be both boring or a pleasure. What better way to lift your spirits than to receive happy mail? Receiving a card from someone, whether it’s a celebration or just to say “Hello, I am thinking of you” can make someone’s day with a smile.
I propose we spend a little time doing just that, make up a card and send to someone who is also housebound. For anyone living in Canada, if you are interested in receiving “Happy Mail” from me, let me know and I will send a card to the first 50 people who subscribe.
Well with my card classes cancelled for the time being, and lot’s of time spent at home, what’s a girl to do? Crafting of course.
Ok, well I would be crafting anyways but now I have more time, so decided to try something new. I made up this gift card box (or book) which holds five cards and envelopes to match up with the paper. How cute is that?
I am pretty pleased with how it turned out and it would make a great gift for someone who cannot get out and about. Add some stamps and they are all set. I left the inside of the cards blank so they can be tailored to suit any occasion.
With Sale-a-bration ending March 31st, don’t forget to take advantage and earn the free items with every $60.00 purchase while supplies last. Just click on the link below to shop and earn your freebies.
This is the last day to take advantage of the April Paper Pumpkin kit. It is a perfect kit to put together by yourself or with your family while you stay home.
The kit is all about fun and family appreciation themed cards that make it easy to express your feelings for those you love most: mom, dad, daughter, son, sister, and brother. April’s kit even includes Mother’s Day and Father’s Day sentiments, giving you the perfect way to show your appreciation for beloved parents on their special days with a beautiful, handmade card.
Sentiments include anyone in your life who feels like family; for instance, “brothers” and “sisters” who have helped you along the journey of life. This beautiful Kit contains all the supplies you need to make 8 beautiful cards/envelopes.
About the April Kit
Kit contains supplies for 8 cards and envelopes
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
The coordinating colours include Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Shaded Spruce, Soft Sea Foam
This is a sneak peak of the Ornate Garden Suite from the new annual catalog. Better yet, as of April 1st, you will be able to buy it right away! Don’t want to wait? Sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and you could choose this suite as your starter kit. Sale-A-Bration is slowly winding down and ends March 31st so if you want to take advantage, you can earn freebies with every $60.00 purchase, while supplies last. Some supplies have already begun to run out so don’t wait.
Becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator has many benefits, including discounted products, having your own business, and being part of the Stampin’ Up! demonstrator community. One of the best times to join is during Sale-A-Bration, when you get special perks that you won’t see any other time of year. Sign up before March 31, and you will not only receive your regular starter kit, but you will also get the mini paper cutter, 6 X 6 designer series paper sampler, and your choice of a stamp set (Host stamp sets and SAB stamp sets not included.). What a great way to celebrate!
Do you love designer series paper? The perfect paper can make a crafting project stunning. Flowering Foils Specialty designer series paper is one of those paper sets and it will be available in just two days. This set includes 3 sheets each of 4 single sided designs for a total of 12 (12×12) sheets. It is so versatile too. By itself it is gorgeous but you can enhance it by colouring the background with blender pens for even more beautiful designs that are limited only by your imagination. When you combine a paper that has flowers and foiling you cannot go wrong.
Effective March 4th, with every $60.00 purchase, you can choose a free item from the sale-a-bration brochure. There are already some beautiful stamps, dies and paper available now but with the second release, even more choices will become available.
Join my team as a new demonstator and get even more benefits. Recruits who join Stampin’ Up! as an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator between January 3–March 31, 2020, will receive the Mini Paper Cutter, 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper sampler, and their choice of stamp set*.
*Host stamp sets and Sale-A-Bration stamp sets not included.
The 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Sampler in the Join offering has samples from the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration brochure), Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Country Club Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Best Dress 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog).
12 double-sided designs (two double-sided sheets from six different Designer Series Paper packs) QTY: 48 sheets total (four each of 12 designs)
Mini Paper Cutter Dimensions: 7-5/8″ x 5-3/8″ x 1-1/4″ (19.3 x 13.7 x 3.2 cm)
