Happy Monday! You have probably seen the Garden Impressions Suite in the catalog. So enjoy this week’s CASE the Catalog sample because it’s a variation of a card on page 128 in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.
First of all, the card in the catalog uses Soft Seafoam Cardstock as the base. I also used a layer of Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Abstract Impressions stamp set to create the second layer. Because I used the same card design, I changed up the card base to Night of Navy cardstock and because I didn’t stamp the second layer, I decided to use coordinating designs from the Garden Impressions DSP for the two layers below the layer with the sentiment.
Garden Impressions Suite Stamp Set
Due to the DSP having lots of wonderful colors, it certainly makes it great to use for a variety of card designs. Night of Navy ink was used to stamp the sentiment from the Abstract Impressions Stamp Set. Furthermore, it was cut with the next to the largest Stitched Shapes Framelits. Similarly, Mini Gold Sequin Trim and Night of Navy Medium Baker’s Twine was also added as an embellishment before attaching the sentiment with stampin’ dimensionals.
Below are measurements used for creating the card base design:
Base: cardstock 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
Designer Series Paper: first layer 4 1/4″ x 4 1/2″; second layer: 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
Finally, when you are struggling to come up with a card design, remember to look through the catalog for ideas. It’s okay to use the catalog designs and is encouraged. Above all, I want to convey how easy it is to take a design from the catalog. Because when you change up the paper or colors, you probably have a totally different look with the same layout.
The Color Your Season is a new promotion for the month of August. What a great way to get a sneak peek at some holiday products. These Limited-Time only products will be available through August 31st or while supplies last. Even though it has a holiday feel, the Blended Seasons stamp set is actually great to use all year round. Take a look below at the products in the Color Your Season bundle and see for yourself. Enjoy these products for the month of August.
Here is everything that is included in the promotion: ~Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season! ~Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images! ~Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
Color Your Season
There are so many possibilities with these products. I can’t wait to get a hold of them and start creating. Until that time, Stampin’ Up! has also put together a few ideas you can create using the new products:
Remember, you can get these all through the month while supplies last. Once the inventory has been depleted, the products will no longer be available. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Additionally, this is just the beginning of our holiday release. Next month the Holiday Catalog will be live so stay tuned…..
This is your last chance for special papers because the DSP sale is almost over. This is your opportunity to get all the Designer Series Paper you want of certain designs. Through July 31st, when you purchase three Designer Series Paper packs, you get a fourth one for free. Take into consideration any projects you may be working on in the future and stock up. As with all the DSP sales, the more you buy, the more you save. Below is the list of the designs on sale so take a look and pick up your favorites.
Don’t miss out
Last Chance for Special Papers
There is no limit to the amount of Designer Series Paper you can purchase. Also remember that not all the papers are on sale, just the designs that are listed below. There are ten paper packs to choose from and I really love them all. You can also see all the design packs on sale in my online store here. Due to the variety of choices, if it’s hard to make a decision, why not get them all! You can also just choose your favorite and get four packs of that design. Options are a beautiful thing! Here is the list of Designer Series Paper that are available in the sale.
One of my favorite bundles in the current Stampin’ Up! Catalog is the Animal Outing Stamp Set with coordinating Animal Friends Thinlits Dies. It’s such a fun set and with the various sentiments can be used for a variety of card themes. The dies are great…not only do they coordinate with the stamp set but also can be used to cut some of the animals from the Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper (DSP). The card below is a 4″ x 4″ card and the kangaroo was cut from the Animal Expedition DSP using the matching thinlit (yay! no fussy cutting). I used various hearts from the Frames Elements to embellish the card and the leaves circle to highlight the sentiment.
Reminder: the Buy 3, Get 1 Free promotion on select Designer Series Papers is continues until July 31st. Don’t miss out…the Animal Expedition DSP is one of the select papers. I’m definitely taking advantage of the sale to stock up on my favorite Designer Series Papers. Be sure to visit my store to pick your favorites today and be sure to stock up on your favorites! Also, check out the Project Materials listed below to purchase supplies to make your own Animal Outing projects. The bundle offers a 10% savings!
Be sure to check my blog again soon. I’ll be posting projects highlighting more of the DSP papers available in the promotion, as well as, featuring some of the new stamp sets from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.
June’s My Paper Pumpkin subscribers kit is now in the hands of all the subscribers. So here is your chance to see what they got. Were you one of the lucky ones? Remember, last month we told you the kit for June would coordinate with the Broadway Bound suite in the new annual catalog. Signing up is easy and if you sign up before July 10th, you will receive the July kit.
My Paper Pumpkin makes creating projects very fun and easy. Everything you need to create the project of the month is in the cute little orange box that comes to your door. Usually we don’t know what the kit will contain but this month, Stampin’ Up! let us have a little sneak peek. Colorful and bright is the theme for this subscribers kit. While it has the products to create the cards in the video below, you can add other items from the Broadway suite and really have fun with it. Take a look:
Next Subscribers Kit Can Be Yours
Also, you don’t always have to create the project as it is in the kit. There are alternative options. If you have not taken advantage of the monthly subscription, you can sign up on the Paper Pumpkin site here. There are a variety of options for subscribing. It’s convenient and you can cancel your subscription at any time. Here is a look at the options:
There are multiple subscription options. Choose the one that is right for you. Being a subscriber also allows you access to past kits and products and trust me, there have been some amazing kits over the years. Make sure to sign up soon because the holiday projects will be coming soon. Those are always my favorite.
I’m happy to answer any questions or help you get started. You may be surprised (literally).
Yay! Today is the start of Sale-a-Bration, as well as, the release of the Occasions Catalog. There are lots of fantastic products available in the Occasions Catalog and over the next several weeks, I will be sharing projects using some of the products available. The other excitement is the kick-off of Sale-a-Bration. From now until March 31, you can earn free products with qualifying orders of $50 or $100. The free product is just one of the perks of Sale-a-Bration. It’s also a great time to consider joining Stampin’ Up! When you join as a demonstrator between now and March 31, you receive your starter kit at $99 USD/$135 CAD, along with the choice of TWO additional stamp sets in your kit—any stamp set, any price. (Excludes bundles and Sale-A-Bration sets.) Plus, the kit ships for free! Best of all, you will reap the benefit of saving on your future orders. It’s a win-win! Contact me for more details or join the fun now.
One of the free stamp sets available with a $50 order (before tax & shipping) is the Heartfelt Blooms Stamp Sets. Check out the video below to learn about this new “Distinktive” stamp offered by Stampin’ Up!
My set should be arriving soon and I look forward to sharing samples with you.
You can check out the Occasions Catalog and the Sale-a-Bration offerings by clicking here.
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