Are you a plant lover? I am but unfortunately I do not have a “green thumb”. Thankful my husband keeps our houseplants alive! But Stampin’ Up! offers me the chance to create plants that don’t need watering or the right amount of light to survive (LOL). This week, I have a fun fold card featuring the Plentiful Plants Bundle. It also features the Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper which coordinates with the stamp bundle. What’s great is the Perfect Plants Dies from the bundle will cut some of the images found in the designer series paper. This is especially helpful when you need to create a card quickly. As you’ll notice on the stamped envelope below, the plant and pot have shading. Thanks to the Plentiful Plants Stamp Set containing Distinktive stamps which create beautiful shaded images.
The materials, measurements and assembly details are located below the card photo.
Materials for the Plentiful Plants Fun Fold Card:
Plentiful Plants Bundle (#155688)
Card base: Gray Granite Cardstock – 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″; score at 2-1/8″ and 4-1/4″
Evening Evergreen Cardstock – 5″ x 3-3/4″ & 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″
Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper (2 coordinating pieces) – 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″ & 4″ x 2-1/2″; cut 3 plants and 3 pots from a sheet of the designer series paper using the coordinating dies (alternately, stamp and die cut desired plants/pots)
Basic White Cardstock for interior: 5″ x 3-3/4″
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Pad
Basic White Envelope
Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin’ Pad
Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Die Cutting Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive
Glue Dots
Stampin’ Dimensionals
ASSEMBLY VIDEO
And a huge Thank You to fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Sharon Armstrong, for sharing the dimensions for this style of fun fold card.
REMINDERS
Paper Pumpkin – Peaceful Christmas is now available for order.
Picture a peaceful Christmas with the Peaceful Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit! With shimmering silver now, heartwarming holiday wishes, and seasonal shades of ravishing red and gorgeous green, you’ll be supplied with what you need to whip up a sparking winter scene. Brew a cup of cocoa, snuggle with a soft blanket, and prepare for a cozy craft night in!
Details:
The kit contains enough elements to create 10 Christmas cards—5 each of 2 designs—and coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
October’s kit arrives in a cute collectible box covered with enchanting evergreen trees. Use this special, limited-edition box to store your holiday handicrafts, or transform it into a well-wrapped package for a present!
The kit’s contents pair perfectly with the Peaceful Place Suite Collection (item 156277). To continue your Christmas crafting, combine the kit’s components with the suite’s patterned paper, shimmery sequins, and more!
Order your Peaceful Christmas Paper Pumpkin kit here
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Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting,
Project Materials:
The current host code is: WK99NESD. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
As mentioned in my last post, I am enjoying using the Sweet As A Peach bundle. In addition to last week’s card and others to share, I have a quick and easy gift tag featuring the Sweet As A Peach Bundle. Not only does it feature the stamp set, it also highlights the beautiful You’re A Peach Designer Series Paper and the Tailor Made Tags Dies. Trust me, you’re going to want to add the tags dies to your “must have” list! The dies include two tag shapes in three sizes so you’ll have the ability to make tags for a variety of package sizes.
Creating the Sweet As A Peach Gift Tag:
Using one of the largest tag dies from the Tailor Made Tags Dies, cut one tag from Pale Papaya cardstock. Cut another tag from the You’re A Peach Designer Series Paper. Align the tag tops and overlap the designer series paper tag. Adhere the tags together using a glue dot to hold the designer series paper in place.
On a scrap of Basic White cardstock, stamp the sentiment from the Sweet As A Peach stamp set using Pale Papaya Classic Ink Pad. After stamping, cut shape using the Tasteful Labels Dies (or a die shape of your choice).
Embellish the sentiment by stamping the small leaves (from the Sweet As A Peach Stamp Set) using Pear Pizzazz. Color Basic Rhinestone Jewels with Dark Calypso Coral Blends and add to the leaves.
Add the sentiment to the tag using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
You can use the gift tag on a variety of packages. As you see in the photo, a 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ acetate card box is filled with treats. Pale Papaya & White Ribbon is wrapped around the box and before tying the bow, a strip of Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon and a strip of White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon are added. The Sweet As A Peach gift tag is inserted under the bow and attached to the box with glue dots.
Stay tuned, I’ll be sharing more “peach themed” projects.
Time is running out on the Connect, Craft & Collect Promotion. For orders of $250 or more, you’ll receive an additional $25 in rewards. But hurry, the promotion ends on June 14, 2021.
The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! has arrived! In these kits all the design and preparation are done for you. The kits are ready to assemble with precut pieces and easy to follow instructions. You can view the Kits Collection here.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Plus for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me. You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. I sincerely appreciate your orders.
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!
Project Materials:
The current host code is: BRA2WKZ2. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
Early last Fall, I had the opportunity to present projects featuring the Arrange A Wreath bundle to the Luv 2 Stamp Group. Today, I am sharing the Arrange A Wreath Easter card from the event. In addition, full instructions for recreating the card just in time for use this upcoming Easter. The Arrange A Wreath bundle is very versatile and great for different occasions. Following information on today’s card, you’ll find links to the past posts featuring the bundle.
Card Instructions:
Materials:
Arrange A Wreath Bundle
Cardstock (CS):
Bermuda Bay: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″ – for card base
Granny Apple Green: 5-1/4″ x 4″ (layer 1); scrap for leaves
Basic White: 3-3/4″ x 5″ for emboss layer; 1″ x 2″ for sentiment; scrap for flower centersVellum Cardstock: 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″
Daffodil Delight Cardstock: scrap for 2 flowers
Rainbow Glimmer Cardstock: scrap for 3 eggs
Ink Pads:
Versamark, Bermuda Bay Classic Stamp Pad, Granny Apple Green Classic Stamp Pad
Other Materials:
White Stampin’ Emboss Powder
Layering Ovals Dies
Pool Party 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon
Basic Rhinestone Jewels
Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Marker (opt)
Heat Tool
Sponge Dauber or Blending Brush
Adhesives
Details:
Add the Granny Apple Green CS layer to the Bermuda Bay card base. Stamp the wreath onto the Basic White CS with Versamark. (TIP: use the Stamparatus and if needed, stamp twice to
ensure all of wreath is stamped). Heat emboss the wreath with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Allow to cool. After cooling, sponge the Basic White paper with Bermuda Bay ink, layering the ink around the wreath. Add to the card.
Stamp three sets of leaves (Granny Apple Green on Granny Apple Green CS) and a set of eggs (Bermuda Bay onto Basic White cardstock). Cut with the coordinating Dies.
Cut an additional three eggs from the Rainbow Glimmer CS.
With the medium size flower die, cut two of flowers from Daffodil Delight CS and cut two of the small flowers from Basic White CS. Layer the white flower onto the yellow flower. Add a small rhinestone jewel to the center of the flowers. (opt -color the rhinestones with the Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Marker before adding to the flowers).
Cut the Vellum CS using the “twig” wreath die.
Add eggs along the bottom of the wreath with glue dots. Layer leaves and flowers around the eggs. Cut “twig” strips from the vellum wreath and tuck around the flowers and eggs.
Stamp the sentiment onto Basic White CS and cut using the Layering Ovals Dies.
Cut a scalloped oval from the Bermuda Bay CS and add the sentiment layer. Attach to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Complete the card by adding a double loop bow to the top of the wreath.
You can easily substitute the sentiment and use this springtime card for any occasion.
Here are links to additional posts using the Arrange A Bundle: Home Decor Project, Merry Christmas, and Mini Card Pack. As you’ll be able to see, there are many options for using this bundle. Take note – this bundle is on the Last-Chance Products Sale list released yesterday (see Reminder section below). Thus, it will be retiring with this catalog so order it soon to ensure you have this versatile set for your crafting.
JUST A REMINDER…
The current catalog will be retiring on May 3, 2021 so it’s the time to take advantage of discounts on some of your favorite items. Plus, you’ll want to nab items that will retire before they are no longer available. Note, some items are discounted up to 75% and available only while supplies last. Check out the Last-Chance Products Sale items here. Several bundles are retiring but will be available individually without the additional bundle savings in the catalog. To view a PDF list of the Last-Chance Product Sale items, you can download it here: Last-Chance Products 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. So grab your highlighter marker, highlight items wanted and place your order soon!
Here are a few of my favorites retiring: Stitched Shape Dies, Layering Ovals Dies, Circle Punches (all sizes!) and the Silver Foil Paper. I’m still in mourning over the loss of the Stitched Shape Dies!!!
The April 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit subscription period is now available. This vivid, summer-inspired kit includes two full sticker sheets and all supplies needed to make 12 fun-shaped cards with matching envelopes. But, even more cool: it’s the first Paper Pumpkin kit designed with kids in mind!
Details
Kit includes enough supplies to make 12 fresh, fun-shaped cards—6 popsicles and 6 blank semicircles to color—and coordinating envelopes. Kit includes card bases, 2 full sticker sheets, decorative die-cut pieces, embellishments, and more.
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″
Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Bermuda Bay, Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Old Olive, Terracotta Tile
Coordinates with the Ice Cream Corner Suite from our January–June 2021 Mini Catalog.
The So Cool Paper Pumpkin kit is available through April 10, 2021 but note supplies may become limited near the end of the subscription period.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (2020-2021 Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Plus for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me. You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. I sincerely appreciate your orders.
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!
Project Materials:
The current host code is: XKHBAKBQ. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
In an earlier post, I noted I am the guest stamper this February for the Luv 2 Stampin GA group. Each week, I share a project featuring the Field Journal Stamp Set. This week’s project highlights the Field Journal Blueberries. And yes, I did fussy cut but not a difficult image to use with this technique. To accompany this week’s card, a Love You Always treat box has been gussied up!
Field Journal Blueberries Card & Treat Box Details:
Card base is Seaside Spray cardstock (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, score and fold at 4-1/4″).
Prepare the second layer of Night of Navy cardstock (5-1/4″ x 4″) by topping it with a piece of Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 5″). NOTE: if you select the pattern on this card sample, pay close attention to the direction of the pattern when cutting. (Guess why I added the note!!!) Do not add to card base at this time.
Using the blueberries stamp from the Field Journal Stamp Set, stamp three (3) images using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock. If you wish to embellish envelope, stamp it also. Use the following Stampin’ Blends to color: berries – Dark Seaside Spray & Light Night of Navy, leaves – Light & Dark Granny Apple Green. Fussy cut the blueberries using paper snips.
Select the sentiment from the Field Journal Stamp Set and stamp onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Night of Navy Classic Stamp Pad. Cut using the stitched rectangle from the Ornate Layers Dies.
Wrap Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon around the Night of Navy/Designer Series Paper layer and tie into a bow. Optional: add a sprig of the Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon to the metallic ribbon before tying the bow.
Position sentiment and two of the blueberry images onto the card front overlapping the ribbon.
Treat Box:
Cut the Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper to cover the box top and sides. Attach with Stampin’ Seal+ or multipurpose liquid adhesive.
Stamp the sentiment from the Parcels & Petals Stamp Set using Night of Navy Classic Stamp Pad onto Basic White cardstock. Cut using the Ornate Layers Die. Also, use dies to cut a scrap of Night of Navy cardstock to layer the sentiment.
Add the sentiment to box top using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Complete by adding the last blueberry image and a small Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon bow.
Lastly – FILL the box with treats. Mine holds chocolate covered blueberries to give to a special someone!!!
Don’t overlook ordering the Field Journal Stamp Set! It’s versatility makes it a great addition to any stamp collection.
Reminders:
Sale-A-Bration ends on Sunday so you’ll want to take advantage of the FREE products available. Sale-A-Bration is one of our biggest promotions of the year. During Sale-A-Bration you can earn FREE products with qualifying purchases. The FREE products are in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. Click here to Shop With Me and view the online Sale-A-Bration brochure under the Sales and Specials tab.
An additional bonus – if you JOIN and become a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, you will receive a free stack of our Regals, Subtles, Neutrals, Brights, and 2020—2022 In Color Designer Series Paper along with your Starter Kit! There couldn’t be a better time to join the Stampin’ Up! family and becoming a member of my Playtime with Paper group.
Don’t delay if you wish to take advantage of FREE products!
MARCH PAPER PUMPKIN
Details
Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and coordinating envelopes. The kit’s contents include printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
Includes four free stencils and a stamping sponge!
Arrives in a cute and collectible box.
Subscribe here to receive the March kit. The last day to order is March 10 but don’t delay, supplies may be limited near the end of the promotion.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (2020-2021 Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. And for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me. You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. I sincerely appreciate your orders.
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!
Project Materials:
The host code for February is: WJG4ZYAK. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
This month, I am the guest stamper for the Luv 2 Stampin GA team. So, I’ve been having fun with the Field Journal Stamp Set. As a guest stamper, we select a stamp set and present a project each week to showcase ideas for using the set. This is a great way to expand creativity. I had so much fun using the duck stamp from Field Journal, that I created not one, but two different cards!
Card Tips:
For the card on the left, stamp the duck onto a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock using Stazon Jet Black ink. Color using watercolor pencils. Note, the watercolor pencils are used dry with no water. After stamping and coloring the image, cut using the large circle Stitched Shapes Dies. The card base uses Early Espresso. A Crumb Cake cardstock layer is topped with a layer of Garden Green Designer Series Paper from the 6″x6″ Regals Designer Series Paper Assortment. Before attaching the layers to the card base, wrap a piece of Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim around the card and tie into a knot. Then, add to the card base using Stampin’ Seal+. Adhere the stamped duck to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The sentiment is stamped using Early Espresso Classic Ink and cut with paper snips.
The card on the right is a fun fold card featuring the Corner Fold. I followed directions and dimensions from a post by Cindee Wilkinson at Just Sponge It. For the card base, use Pretty Peacock cardstock and layer with Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper. In addition, use a coordinating square of the paper below the duck layer. For the duck on this card, stamp the image onto Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and color with Stampin’ Blends. The sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Set.
If you’re needing a card with a masculine feel, either of these would be perfect to create. The fun continues with the Field Journal Stamp Set. So, be on the lookout for more samples using this set!
Reminders:
It’s time to Sale-A-Brate!!! What is that you ask? Sale-A-Bration is one of our biggest promotions of the year. During Sale-A-Bration you can earn FREE products with qualifying purchases. The FREE products are in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. Click here to Shop With Me and view the online Sale-A-Bration brochure under the Sales and Specials tab.
An additional bonus – if you JOIN and become a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, you will receive a free stack of our Regals, Subtles, Neutrals, Brights, and 2020—2022 In Color Designer Series Paper along with your Starter Kit! There couldn’t be a better time to join the Stampin’ Up! family and becoming a member of my Playtime with Paper group.
Sale-A-Bration is ongoing through February 28, 2021.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (2020-2021 Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. And for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me. You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. I sincerely appreciate your orders.
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!
Project Materials:
The host code for February is: WJG4ZYAK. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
Set your alarm to rise & shine early tomorrow morning! The Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza begins!!! Tomorrow, November 24, Stampin’ Up! is offering a 10% discount on select items in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. It’s important to note that this sale is for one day only – tomorrow!
Most of the items in the catalog are available but there are a few exceptions. Click here 24 hr Sale Exclusions_List_US for the list of exceptions.
This is a great time to stock on essentials – ink & paper. Plus, embellishments and ribbon! It’s also a great time to also check your gift-giving list: kits make great gifts! (the Gorgeous Posies Card Kit is my favorite)
Bundles are also included – so an added discount on bundles!
Or – give yourself a gift!
Purchase the Starter Kit during the sale and you’ll get the 10% off in addition to your 20% Demonstrator Discount that day – for a total discount of 30% on products selected!!!
To make the sale even better, I am offering the following:
Spend $50: receive Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Spend $75: also receive Pearl Basic Jewels
Spend $100: also receive Stampin’ Dimensionals
Spend $125: also receive Stampin’ Seal
When you spend $150 – you’ll receive Host Rewards from Stampin’ Up!
Note: to receive the my special offering, when placing your order online through my store, you must use the hostess code CJSBNX7Z . (no exceptions)
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