One of the stamp sets highlighted at the Open House was the Free As A Bird stamp set. If you’re a bird lover, this is the set for you. The sample showcasing the stamp set and the coordinating Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper is a make ‘n take from the April Stampin’ Up! OnStage event. As I enjoy bird watching and have bird pictures throughout my house, naturally I gravitated toward the Free As A Bird stamp set. It was the first set on my order. And of course, the beautiful Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper. The paper is gorgeous with it’s vibrant colors and helps to create a stunning card. So, today I’m sharing with you the sample that I made at the event. Also, below the photo is a short video that Stampin’ Up! prepared showing how to make the card.
Did you enjoy the video? Now, after seeing the card and how simple it is to make, don’t you just have to have the products?
Card Project Materials & Measurements:
Card Base: Pool Party cardstock (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″ and fold on scoreline)
Whisper White cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 2-1/2″
Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
Old Olive cardstock: 5/8″ x 2-1/4″
Lace Ribbon (approximately 15″)
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Stampin’ Blends: Light & Dark Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Light & Dark Old Olive
Yes, in the 2019-2020 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog, we have cows! The Over the Moon stamp set will have you smiling. The set is so darn cute, you can’t help but be happy. I have had lots of fun using the set. For the open house, I made a couple of cards and a tag to attach to a mini-milk carton filled with milk duds.
Card #1 Details:
In addition to highlighting the Over the Moon stamp set on this first card, it also features the new In-Color Terracotta Tile. The card base is Terracotta Tile cardstock with a layer of Whisper White cardstock. The top layer is the coordinating gingham check from the 2019-2021 In-Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Pack. A strip of coordinating Terracotta Tile Scalloped Linen Ribbon tucked below the cow layer adds that “little extra something”. Stamp the cow onto Whisper White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and color with Stampin’ Blends. The colors on the cow’s spots below are Smoky Slate Light and Dark Stampin’ Blends with a touch of Light Basic Black Stampin’ Blends. To create the shadow effect, use the light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. The Ivory Stampin’ Blend highlights the nostrils of the cow. Stamp the sentiment with the Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Ink Pad. Lastly, cut the shape using the large circle Stitched Shapes Die. Doesn’t this cow make you smile?
Card #2 Details:
For the second card, one of the new Scalloped Note Cards creates the card base along with another of the Over the Moon stamps. The Scalloped Note Cards and coordinating envelopes help simplify card making. The set contains 5 each of four colors: Balmy Blue, Old Olive, Light Pink and Terracotta Tile. To recreate the card below, stamp the cow onto Whisper White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Color using the cow spots using the Light and Dark Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends. Complete the coloring using Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends for the boots, Old Olive for the leaves and Daffodil Delight for the daisy center. Oh don’t forget, color the cow’s horns and nostrils using the Ivory Stampin’ Blends. Cut using the Layering Ovals Dies. Finish by stamping the sentiment onto a strip of Daffodil Delight cardstock and tying a bow with Whisper White Baker’s Twine.
Last but not least…
are the milk cartons with the cow tag. Talk about a fun project! Several of the items for this project are retired product but the cows just scream to be added to a milk carton! The milk cartons are cut using a retired Milk Carton die but you can find ready cut milk cartons available on Amazon. The clothes pins to hold the tag are also retired but the new Mini Library Clips would work wonderfully. Of course, I forgot to add them to my order! The Love What You Do stamp set has the perfect stamps to create the “cow spots” on the milk carton! The cow was colored as in card #2 and cut using the 2″ circle punch. The Starburst Punch creates the base of either Terracotta Tile or Pretty Peacock cardstock which showcases the cow. All attendees at the Open House were able to take a milk carton home with them.
I hope these cows make you smile too! Be sure to order the Over the Moon stamp set and have fun creating a variety of projects. Contact me (CreativestampingwithMargaret@gmail.com) if you need assistance placing your order.
What a busy week! With the launch of the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog, I held my Open House Catalog Kick-off to celebrate. Therefore, I missed my normal blogging schedule last week. The Open House Catalog Kick-off was a fulfilled afternoon. There were 20 ladies that attended the event. In addition to seeing samples using new products, there was a catalog scavenger hunt and make ‘n takes. I learned there are some very competitive people in my neighborhood! Plus, door prize drawings and a game of “guess the number of Skittles in a jar” – everyone enjoyed themselves playing games. What’s great is that I have a variety projects to share from the event for the next few weeks. Today, I’m sharing one of the make ‘n takes that guests had the opportunity to stamp and assemble.
Project details:
The note card project features the Free As A Bird Stamp Set and coordinating Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. Each attendee received the make ‘n take kit with pre-cut project materials to assemble and stamp. Top a layer of Petal Pink cardstock (4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″) with a piece of the bird cage design from the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper (4-1/2″ x 3″). When layering, be sure to pay attention to the direction of the bird cages. We had a few upside down birdcages. Petal Pink card stock is cut with the Stitched Shapes circle die. The 2″ circle punch is used to cut birds from the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. Before assembling, stamp the sentiment onto a 5/8″ x 2-3/4″ strip of Whisper White cardstock using Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad. Using paper snips, create a flag end by cutting an inverted “v” from the tag. To complete the project, sandwich the tag between the bird layer and the stitched shapes circle. To attach to the note card, use Stampin’ Dimensionals. Lastly, tie a bow with linen thread. To attach, use mini glue dots. Also, don’t forget to stamp the envelope!
Everyone had fun making their note card. Each was slightly different since the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper has a variety of birds.
Open House highlights…
Below are a few photos from the Open House. I quickly took them before guests arrived. Unfortunately, I neglected to take a photo of my kitchen island set-up where make ‘n takes were assembled. Even worse, I forgot to take a picture of them working on their projects. It was quite a sight with 12-15 people crowded around the island working on projects and helping one another!
Remember, you can view the catalog online by clicking on the catalog in the sidebar. Or contact me if you desire a printed copy.
There is a new catalog with new colors starting today. The new Stampin’ Up! year has arrived and I’m so excited to share it with you. The new 2019-2020 Annual Catalog is now LIVE! So, you are now able to place your order. You can download it below and check out all the new goodies now available. I am also excited for all the new suites and Designer Series Papers that will make great additions to your craft room. You can now order from my online store.
The new In-Colors this year are going to be so much fun to play with. Our Purple Posy color may not be available once ordering goes live today. Stampin’ Up! is working on the quality of the item and will have it available for purchase as soon as possible. All of the new colors have so much potential. I’m already having fun with Pretty Peacock. It’s fun to be creative and blend the new colors to see what combinations you can come up with.
Take your time and enjoy the new catalog with new colors. Plus, all the other fun products. I’ll be posting new Stampin’ Up! product videos in the upcoming days so be sure to check back often.
Today is the final retiring product day. It’s the last chance you have to get products from the 2018-2019 Annual Stampin’ Up! Catalog. You can visit my online store here to see everything currently available in the catalog and also continue to enjoy the up to 30% Off discount on select products. It’s a great way to say goodbye to this Stampin’ Up! year.
The discounts are up to 30% off and are only while supplies last. Take a look at the lists and see what you want to add to your collection.
The catalog ends today.
This is an opportunity to take advantage of the last-minute promotion in my online store and add more products to your stamp room.
Get them while they last because they are on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
Get any of the products from the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog today as it’s the final retiring product day. The new catalog starts tomorrow at 12 noon (MT).
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