Sneak Peek - Painted Harvest

Tuesday 29 August 2017

I wanted to share with you my favourite (at least at the moment) stamp set from the Holiday Catalogue that is coming your way on September 1st.  I just love the image from this set - doesn't seem to matter what colour is used.

For this card, I decided to try out a technique that I've been seeing on lots of blogs and Pinterest posts.  I'm not sure what it's called, but I love it.


I love how it turned out!

Instructions

  1. Score Early Espresso Card Stock (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") at 4 1/4" and fold in half to make card base. 
  2. Stamp flower image in 3 places on Whisper White cardstock (4 x 5 1/4"). The is a 2 step process - stamp first with Daffodil Delight ink and then stamp with second image using Crushed Curry. For the middle image, mask over the image on the right hand side using a cut out stamped flower image.
  3. Stamp solid leaves using Pear Pizzazz and then stamp over them with the patterned image in Old Olive.
  4. Stamp centre of flower using Early Espresso.
  5. Using Large Letter dies, centre the letters on the stamped card stock. Since I needed to cut 2 "L's", I cut the last "L" along with the "F" and the "A" and then went back and cut the middle "L" as a second step.
  6. Adhere the stamped piece of card stock to the Crushed Curry card stock using Snail.
  7. Using regular sized and mini Dimensionals, adhere the cut out letters over top of the letter holes.
  8. Adhere a piece of Old Olive ribbon to the bottom front. Tie a knot around ribbon using Linen Thread.
  9. Adhere Crushed Curry card stock piece to front of card.
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Have you hesitated to sign up for Paper Pumpkin?  Don't wait any longer -- This month you can sign up for a new month-to-month subscription and save 50% off the regular price!!  Now that's a deal!! 

Click here to get more information on PaperPumpkin and to subscribe. And Use Promo Code HALFOFF0917 beginning August 11th through September 10th to take advantage of this fantastic special!


You can use your Bonus Days coupons toward the purchase of any of these supplies! Don't forget, if you have Bonus Days coupons, you must redeem them by August 31st!


Merry Patterns Promotion


Interested in earning a free stamp set?  Who isn't!  If you host a party with $375 in sales between September 1st and October 31st, you'll earn the Merry Patterns stamp set for FREE! Book your party now - we can do it at your house, or my house or online!  With the Holiday Catalogue coming up, it will be early to earn this set!  


August  Host Code:  KT44WUWU

Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  I'll send you a set of 4 cards as a Thank You gift including the instructions so you can make at home.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator.  If you're on my blog, just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store, or click here or drop me an email if you have any questions. 


If you've shopped with me over the last year, you should be receiving the new Holiday Catalogue in the mail.  If you don't receive by September 1st, please let me know and I'll get one to you.  If you haven't shopped with me, but would like a catalogue, email me and I'll send you one (Canadian residents only).



Happy Stamping!
Melva

Can you CASE it Friday - A Little Wild

Friday 25 August 2017

Today I CASE'd (Copy and Share Everything) a card that uses one of my favourite stamp sets in the catalogue - A Little Wild.  I have to admit, I'm not normally drawn to stamps sets that seem to be geared for baby and kid cards, but this one got me!

Here's the card I CASE'd from page 108 of the Annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue.
Isn't it adorable!

Now, here's my card.
I change up the stamp and colours and trim, but it stays pretty true to the original card.  The set is perfect for watercoloring - I used Watercolor Pencils and a Blender pen on the bear - so easy!  The coordinating framelits (available as a bundle) are perfect for making adorable tags!


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FALL INTO SAVINGS AND SAVE HALF!!


Have you hesitated to sign up for Paper Pumpkin?  Don't wait any longer -- This month you can sign up for a new month-to-month subscription and save 50% off the regular price!!  Now that's a deal!! 

Click here to get more information on PaperPumpkin and to subscribe. And Use Promo Code HALFOFF0917 beginning August 11th through September 10th to take advantage of this fantastic special!


You can use your Bonus Days coupons toward the purchase of any of these supplies! 

August  Host Code:  KT44WUWU

Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  I'll send you a set of 4 cards as a Thank You gift including the instructions so you can make at home.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator.  If you're on my blog, just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store, or click here or drop me an email if you have any questions. 


If you've shopped with me over the last year, you should be receiving the new Holiday Catalogue in the mail.  If you don't receive by September 1st, please let me know and I'll get one to you.  If you haven't shopped with me, but would like a catalogue, email me and I'll send you one (Canadian residents only).


Happy Stamping!
Melva

Paper Pumpkin - What a great time to check it out!

Tuesday 22 August 2017

FALL INTO SAVINGS AND SAVE HALF!!


Have you hesitated to sign up for Paper Pumpkin?  Don't wait any longer -- This month you can sign up for a new month-to-month subscription and save 50% off the regular price!!  Now that's a deal!!

Click here to get more information on PaperPumpkin and to subscribe.And Use Promo Code HALFOFF0917 beginning August 11th through September 10th to take advantage of this fantastic special!

This Little Piggy

Are you in love with this adorable stamp set (Item 143922)?  I am!  Every card is so cute and makes me smile!

I wanted to share with you some of the cards I've received from my swap friends across Canada. First, isn't this card adorable?  My friend Liane Binder has combined This Little Piggy with the Coffee Cafe Bundle (Item 145331) and Coffee Break Designer Series Paper (Item 144155)


Next is a card by my friend Ellie Blake.  I love the colours that Ellie used - Fresh Fig with Blushing Bride. Doesn't this card make you smile!

Finally, a card by my friend Diane Evans.  Diane has used embossing paste for the clouds and makes use of the Wood Crate Framelits (Item 143730) and Wood Textures Designer Series Paper
(Item 144177).  Love it!

You can use your Bonus Days coupons toward the purchase of any of these supplies!
August  Host Code:  KT44WUWU

Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  I'll send you a set of 4 cards as a Thank You gift including the instructions so you can make at home.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator.  If you're on my blog, just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store, or click here or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

If you've shopped with me over the last year, you should be receiving the new Holiday Catalogue in the mail.  If you don't receive by September 1st, please let me know and I'll get one to you.  If you haven't shopped with me, but would like a catalogue, email me and I'll send you one (Canadian residents only).

Happy Stamping!
Melva

Can you CASE it Friday - Just Add Color

Friday 18 August 2017

Back with another instalment of my "Can you CASE it" series.  This time I've CASE'D (Copy and Share Everything) a card from page 166 of the Annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue.



Do you love to colour?  I do.  There's something very relaxing about it - even though these days I find I need to put my glasses on to see :(  The Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper (Item 144155) is perfect if you love to colour.  The images are whimsical and easy to colour.

The card features the house paper and I love the bright colours that are featured. It reminds me of San Francisco with the row of brightly coloured houses.  The architecture also reminds me of the houses along the canals in Amsterdam.

I stayed true to the catalogue picture and used the new Embossing Paste to create textured clouds in the background!

Here's my card:


It was so much fun to make!

Supply list:
Would you like to receive the full instructions for this fancy fold card?  It's part of the Thank You set of cards that include the full instructions that you can receive with a $50 Online order that uses the August Host Code KT44WUWU.

If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.
You can use your Bonus Days coupons toward the purchase of any of these supplies!

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator.  If you're on my blog, just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store, or click here or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

You're invited to the 5th Annual Ronald McDonald House Stamp-a-Stack


I'm so excited to announce our 5th Annual Ronald McDonald Stamp-a-Stack event on October 14, 2017. If you're interested, you can register at the following site! We are looking forward to a wonderful day and to raising money for such a worthwhile cause. Don't miss out, sign up early. We sold out previous years!
Click here to register

Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue

The Holiday catalog starts Sept. 1st! You'll find a wonderful selection of Fall, Halloween and Christmas holiday stamps, ink, paper and amazing accessories in this catalog!

If you are one of my regular customers, your catalog is already on the way to you, watch your mailbox this month!
If you are not a regular customer and do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I'd love to send you a catalog, leave a comment on this blog post, or email me at with your mailing address or PM me via my Stamping with Melva FaceBook page

Want to order early!? Join my team and order Holiday catalog products in your Starter Kit!!! Click here for more details http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melvapeters/jointhefun

Happy Stamping!
Melva

Classes By Mail and In Person - Are you interested?

Tuesday 15 August 2017

I’m so excited to invite you to join my Class by Mail series starting in September.  Each month the class will feature a new stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue that you can start ordering from on September 1st.

For $45, you’ll receive the stamp set, 4 card Make-n-Take package, and PDF instructions!  The kit will be mailed to you and will include all paper, ribbon, cut and punched out pieces.  You supply the ink and adhesives.

You'll need to register for each month by a specific date and send payment.  I'll mail the kit to you early in the month so that you can get going on your new projects.

Here's a list of the Classes I have scheduled:

Once you've registered, please pay by e-transfer to stampinwithmelva@gmail.com and use the pass phrase "stampkit".

I can't wait for the series to get started!  Interested, just click on any of the links above to register and then you can sit back and wait for your kit to arrive.

Do you live near me and want to attend in person classes?  Well, I'm hosting the same classes in person.  You can find the dates starting in September on my Classes & Event's page.

Do you want to see a sneak peek of the September cards? Well, just a little one.  I don't want to spoil the fun for when you open you kit.


August  Host Code:  KT44WUWU

You can use your Bonus Days coupons toward the purchase of any of these supplies!
Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  I'll send you a set of 4 cards as a Thank You gift including the instructions so you can make at home.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator.  If you're on my blog, just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store, or click here or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

If you've shopped with me over the last year, you should be receiving the new Holiday Catalogue in the mail.  If you don't receive by September 1st, please let me know and I'll get one to you.  If you haven't shopped with me, but would like a catalogue, email me and I'll send you one (Canadian residents only).

Stampin' Up! has just updated their Clearance Rack with lots of hot deals!  Check it out the Clearance Rack by clicking here.

Happy Stamping!
Melva

Can you Case it Friday - Baby Bear

Friday 11 August 2017

I just love the Baby Bear stamp set in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.  No matter what colour you make the bear, he's just adorable.  Today I want to share with you a card I CASE'd (Copy and Share Everything) from the catalogue. You can check out the original on page 110.  Is this an adorable card!
 Here's the card I made.  I used Early Espresso instead of Soft Suede, but that is about all I changed.

Supply List:


Would you like to receive the full instructions for this fancy fold card?  It's part of the Thank You set of cards that include the full instructions that you can receive with a $50 Online order that uses the August Host Code KT44WUWU.

If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.
You can use your Bonus Days coupons toward the purchase of any of these supplies!

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator.  If you're on my blog, just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store, or click here or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

Happy Stamping!
Melva

Fancy Fold Birthday Card - 2 ways

Tuesday 8 August 2017

I wanted to share with you a birthday card I made over the weekend.  It is one of the cards that we'll be making tonight at my Make and Take Tuesday event.  I originally designed the card using the Happy Birthday Thinlet and then decided that it was a card that could be re-created with the Stylized Birthday stamp set for those people who don't have a Big Shot.

I love how it turned out.

First the card with the Happy Birthday Thinlet.



Here's the cards with the stamped Happy Birthday.  Just as beautiful


Supply List




Would you like to receive the full instructions for this fancy fold card?  It's part of the Thank You set of cards that include the full instructions that you can receive with a $50 Online order that uses the August Host Code KT44WUWU.

If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. 
You can use your Bonus Days coupons toward the purchase of any of these supplies!

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator.  If you're on my blog, just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store, or click here or drop me an email if you have any questions. 


Happy Stamping!
Melva
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Can you case it Friday - Wood Words

Thursday 3 August 2017

Back again with an easy CASE from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.  This card is cased from a quick and easy card on page 158 of the catalogue and uses the Wood Words stamp set (Item 143928). What I love about this is that it really is quick and easy with a little bit of stamping and some of the great Copper Trim (one of my favourite items from the catalogue).

First, here's the card I CASE'd.

Now, here's my card.

I'm posting one day early this week as it's a holiday weekend and I'm taking an extra day!  Happy BC Day for those of you in British Columbia!

Here's my next CASE of a card from the Annual Catalogue.  Yep, it's just about identical.  What made it so easy is the use of some lovely wood grained Designer Series Paper, a little bit of stamping and then some trim.  No muss, no fuss when you need a quick card for any occasion!

Supply List:


August  Host Code:  KT44WUWU

You can use your Bonus Days coupons toward the purchase of any of these supplies!
Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  I'll send you a set of 4 cards as a Thank You gift including the instructions so you can make at home.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator.  If you're on my blog, just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store, or click here or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

Happy stamping!
Melva

Carols of Christmas Bundle is now available!

Tuesday 1 August 2017

I know it seems like it is way too early to be thinking about Christmas!  It's hot where I am!


The beautiful Carols of Christmas stamp set, Card Front Builder Thinlits and Carols of Christmas stamp set bundle are all available for purchase today!  

Carols of Christmas Bundle 


Save 10% when you buy the stamp set and Thinlits bundled together! You may also buy each item singly. 

ITEMDESCRIPTIONUSDCAD
146036
Carols of Christmas Bundle (wood-mount)
$52.00
$69.25
146037
Carols of Christmas Bundle (clear-mount)
$45.00
$59.25
146038
Lot Cantiques de Noël Bundle (French; clear-mount)
$45.00
$59.25
144674
Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies
$30.00
$40.00
144801
Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (wood-mount)
$28.00
$37.00
144804
Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (clear-mount)
$20.00
$26.00
145028
Cantiques de Noël Stamp Set (French; clear-mount)
$20.00
$26.00
Check out these these beautiful cards that the concept artists from Stampin' Up! have designed.





Here's a card that I made using the bundle.


I really like the vintage feel of this card.  The bundle makes it really easy to create a card quickly by using the framelits.  I used a few extras on this card:

August  Host Code:  KT44WUWU

You can use your Bonus Days coupons toward the purchase of this stamp set, bundle and dies too!
Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $200, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  I'll send you a set of 4 cards as a Thank You gift including the instructions so you can make at home.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator.  If you're on my blog, just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store, or click here or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

Happy Stamping!
Melva
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