Hi everyone! I’m back after taking off the month of August. It was a busy month with other obligations plus some travel so posting to my blog was pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. I bet you all can relate to having lots to do with not enough time (LOL)! The good news is I have lots of projects completed and will be sharing a new project each week (maybe even two!). So be sure to subscribe to receive notifications of my postings. Now on to our project featuring the Apple Harvest Stamp Set.
Today’s project focuses on the branch of apples stamp from the Apple Harvest Stamp Set. This card is one that I made for a swap at the recent Stampin’ Up! Backstage business development event for demonstrators. It was lots of fun coloring the image using Stampin’ Blends and below is a video showing how to color the apples. And great news – for the month of September, the Perfect Partners Promotion includes the Apple Harvest Bundle with the coordinating Apple Blossoms Dies. Or you can purchase the dies separately if you already own the stamp set. Important to note, the Apple Blossom Dies are only available during the month of September or while supplies last so place your order today. You’ll find additional information in the Reminders section below.
Card Materials:
Apple Harvest Bundle
Basic White Thick Cardstock (4-1/4″ x 11″, score/fold at 5-1/2″ for card base)
Real Red Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″ (layering panel)
Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper: 3-3/4″ x 5″ (top layering panel)
Shimmery White Cardstock: 3-1/4″ x 4″ for stamping branch of apples
Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 1/2″ for sentiment
Stampin’ Blends:
Sweet Sorbet
Fresh Freesia (dark) or other purple blends color
Old Olive
Crumb Cake (dark)
Color Lifter (for “erasing”)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
Linen Thread
Basic Rhinestone Jewels
Clear Block E
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Bone Folder
Paper Trimmer
Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Coloring Apple Harvest using Stampin’ Blends
REMINDERS
Every week in the month of September, Stampin’ Up! is offering a selection of discounted products. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week. The promotion started yesterday, September 1. New deals will be offered each week on September 8, September 15 and on September 21 with the deals ending on September 28. Click here to view this week’s deals.
Stampin’ Up! has created six new dies that coordinate with stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. These coordinating dies will only be available during this promotion and will not be offered in any catalog.
These stamp sets and dies are available separately or as a bundle. By buying the bundle, you will save 10% off the retail price. See all the Perfect Partners Sets here.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program:
Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
This month, the Simple Suite Stampers Creative Team is focusing on the Lovely In Linen Suite Collection from the Stampin’ Up! 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. The creative team consists of twelve Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from across the United States and I am honored to be a member of the group. Each month, we create a project focusing on a particular suite of products. We strive to keep the projects simple so you can complete beautiful projects in a short time frame.
For my project, a variety of the colorful Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper prints are being used for layering. Adding coordinating cardstock as a background for each print helps to balance the “busyness” of the different designs.
To make it easy for you, a tutorial consisting of the twelve projects has been created.
Would you like the Simple Suite Stampers February Tutorial with all twelve projects? Below are the different options on how you can get the tutorial:
Place an order via my online store and you’ll receive the tutorial for FREE.
Or if you have considered becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and join with me, you’ll become a member of my Playtime with Paper team. As a member of my team, you’ll receive each month’s tutorial for FREE.
Lastly, you can purchase the tutorial for $10 (US). Email me and I’ll send you information for submitting payment. Please put Simple Suite Stampers in the email subject line.
REMINDERS
Sale-a-Bration continues until August 31. Be sure to check out the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog and the Sale-a-Bration Brochure. During Sale-a-Bration, for every $50 and $100 you spend, you’ll earn FREE exclusive products from the brochure. Depending upon the amount you spend, you can mix and match products from the brochure. Best of all, several of the products coordinates with products from the July-December 2022 catalog. Be sure to check out the FREE Sale-A-Bration Host set you will receive with a $300 order.
And if that’s not enough…If you’re considering joining the Stampin’ Up! team as an independent demonstrator, now’s the time to do it! Sign up during our Sale-A-Bration event and the Making Plans Collection will be automatically added to your Starter Kit for FREE. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy all the perks of being a demonstrator—early access to our products, the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income doing something you love, and so much more! And personally, I think one of the best perks is meeting other people that enjoy being creative! Click here to learn more about joining the fun. Plus, you’ll become a member of my Playtime with Paper team and receive the rewards that I offer to members.
It’s important to remember, it’s up to you if you wish to make it a business or if you just want to enjoy the discount on products and early access to products. Many enjoy the perks being “hobbyist”.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program:
Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Recently, I participated in a card swap with other Stampin’ Up! demonstrators using products from the new July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. My swap card uses the Leaves of Holly Bundle and coordinating Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper to create a holiday card. The Leaves of Holly bundle consists of the Leaves of Holly Stamp Set and the Holly Berry Dies. The beautiful designer series paper provides the perfect background for the sentiment. If you send lots of holiday cards and are looking for a design easy to replicate, look no further!
Swap cards are in the mail and I will be receiving cards from the other participants soon. I look forward to seeing the creations and will be sharing them with you in the near future.
Project Materials:
Leaves of Holly Bundle
Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 11″ (score and fold at 4-1/4″); 3-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ for die cut sentiment panel
Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper: pattern one base layer 1: 5-1/4″ x 4″; pattern two layer: 3-3/4″ x 3″
Mossy Meadow Cardstock: 3-1/4″ x 4″
Real Red Cardstock: 3-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad
Red Rhinestone Jewels
Assembly:
Add the Boughs of Holly (pattern one) to the Basic White Thick Cardstock base.
Layer the Mossy Meadow and the Real Red cardstocks. Add to center of card.
Next, add the Boughs of Holly (pattern two) to the Real Red cardstock layer.
Die cut the label using the Holly Berry Dies.
Stamp the sentiment in the center of the die cut label using the Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad. Add to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Complete by embellishing with the Red Rhinestone Jewels.
REMINDERS
The July – December 2022 Mini Catalog is now “live” and available for product ordering. In addition, one of the biggest promotions of the summer, Sale-a-bration has launched. Be sure to check out the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog and the Sale-a-Bration Brochure. During Sale-a-Bration, for every $50 and $100 you spend, you’ll earn FREE exclusive products from the brochure. Depending upon the amount you spend, you can mix and match products from the brochure. Best of all, several of the products coordinates with products from the July-December 2022 catalog. The Sale-a-bration promotion will end on August 31. Be sure to check out the FREE Sale-A-Bration Host set you will receive with a $300 order.
And if that’s not enough…If you’re considering joining the Stampin’ Up! team as an independent demonstrator, now’s the time to do it! Sign up during our Sale-A-Bration event and the Making Plans Collection will be automatically added to your Starter Kit for FREE. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy all the perks of being a demonstrator—early access to our products, the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income doing something you love, and so much more! And personally, I think one of the best perks is meeting other people that enjoy being creative! Click here to learn more about joining the fun. Plus, you’ll become a member of my Playtime with Paper team and receive the rewards that I offer to members.
It’s important to remember, it’s up to you if you wish to make it a business or if you just want to enjoy the discount on products and early access to products. Many enjoy the perks being “hobbyist”.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program
Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
“It’s a Tea Party” was the theme of the June card class and the Tea Boutique Suite was perfect for creating cards to fit the theme. One of the cards, stacked teacups, is cut using the Teacup Dies from the Cup of Tea bundle. The Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper inspired the color selection for the card base and layering panel. The combination of the 2022-2024 In Colors, Parakeet Party and Starry Sky, makes a stunning card. To add additional textural interest, the Starry Sky layering panel is texture embossed using the Gingham Embossing Folder. You can find a list of materials and an assembly video below.
Materials:
Parakeet Party Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 11″, score/fold at 4-1/4″ for card base; 2-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ for decorative cup
Starry Sky Cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
Gingham Embossing Folder Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper: 3″ x 4-1/4″; Parakeet Party Print for die cutting cup 2″ x 3-1/4″
2022-2024 In Color Designer Series Paper: Parakeet Party design for die cutting cup (2″ x 3-1/4″)
Basic White Cardstock: 2-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ for cup base & scraps for sentiments
Parakeet Party Classic Ink Pad
Double Oval Punch
On the Horizon Stamp Set (note, retiring June 30, 2022 today is last day to order!)
Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Assembly Video:
REMINDERS
Today is the last day to order from the January – June 2022 Mini Catalog! Be sure to check the Last Chance products and order your favorites before it’s too late.
The new July-December 2022 Mini Catalog launches tomorrow. In addition, the Sale-a-Bration promotion starts. During Sale-A-Bration, you earn FREE product with orders of $50 or more (excluding shipping). Sale-a-bration ends on August 31 or while supplies last. Tomorrow, you’ll be able to shop the new mini catalog and the Sale-a-bration brochure via My Shop.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
This month, the Simple Suite Stampers Creative Team is focusing on the new 2022-2024 In Colors and the Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper. These products are in the Stampin’ Up! 2022-2023 Annual Catalog which launched in May. The creative team consists of twelve Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from across the United States and I am honored to be a member of the group. Each month, we create a project focusing on a particular suite of products. We strive to keep the projects simple so you can complete beautiful projects in a short time frame.
For my June project, I chose to focus on the Sweet Sorbet In Color. The floral background panel and the small floral panel are from the Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper. Don’t you love that Stampin’ Up! coordinates the inks, cardstocks & designer series papers? I do! It makes designing projects so much easier!!!
To make it easy for you, a tutorial consisting of the twelve projects has been created.
Would you like the Simple Suite Stampers February Tutorial with all twelve projects? Below are the different options on how you can get the tutorial:
Place an order via my online store and you’ll receive the tutorial for FREE.
Or if you have considered becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and join with me, you’ll become a member of my Playtime with Paper team. As a member of my team, you’ll receive each month’s tutorial for FREE.
Lastly, you can purchase the tutorial for $10 (US). Email me and I’ll send you information for submitting payment. Please put Simple Suite Stampers in the email subject line.
REMINDERS
In less than two weeks, the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, I’m looking forward to all the new products on their way—and I hope you are, too!
Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential craft supplies. What are you waiting for? Start shopping! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last. You can shop here for Last Chance products.
Another great promotion you do not want to miss…
This is a great time to select and purchase your favorite kits. All kits in the Kits Collection from Stampin’ Up! are included in the promotion (based upon availability). One exception is the Flourish & Nourish Kit – it is not included in the promotion. So don’t wait, order your kits before the promotion ends on June 30. And it’s not too early to start thinking of holiday gifts – the kits are all inclusive so make great gifts! Make your selections and order here. NOTE: You will need at least two kits in your cart for the discount to automatically apply at checkout.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Today I’m featuring the Starry Sky 2022-2024 In Color. This is another of the card samples from the May Monthly Card Class. In addition to highlighting the Starry Sky In Color, the card features elements from the Sun Prints Suite Collection. The Sun Prints Designer Series Paper contains prints using the Starry Sky In Color so all the elements coordinate. I love that Stampin’ Up! designs coordinating products – it make designing projects so much simpler!
Materials:
Nature’s Prints Bundle
Starry Sky Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score & fold at 4-1/4″ for card base; 4″ x 4″ die cut using floral circle die from Nature’s Prints Dies
Fern 3D Embossing Folder
Basic White cardstock: 3″ x 4-1/4″ for layering; 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2 for sentiment – die cut with Layering Circles Dies
Sun Prints Designer Series Paper 2-3/4″ x 4″
Starry Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad
2022-2024 In Color Baker’s Twine Package (Starry Sky)
Assembly Video:
NOTE: fast forward to 6-7 minutes for start of assembly
Hope you enjoy creating this card. Have fun using the same design with more of the new 2022-2024 In Colors and other coordinating designer series papers!
Buy one kit and get the second kit 50% off—this is the perfect time to have buy kits for their friends and family! Kits are all-inclusive projects and make great creative gifts. You can order from the Kits Collection here.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
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