Sailing Home - Masking Tape Technique

Friday 31 July 2020

Today my card features the masking tape technique. I really like this technique.  I used the Sailing Home stamp set on this card.  It's a quick and easy way to add colour to your card without stamping.




Instructions

  1. Cut Misty Moonlight cardstock 4 1/4" x 11" and fold in half to form card base
  2. Cut Whisper White cardstock 3 3/4" x 5"
  3. Cut 4 strips of 1" masking tape or painters tape
  4. Lay 1 strip of tape onto Misty Moonlight ink pad and press down to pick up some ink
  5. Lay that strip onto Whisper White cardstock about 1/2" from top
  6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 with Seaside Spray ink, Balmy Blue ink and Soft Suede ink.
  7. Stamp light house and sentiment using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
  8. Cut Seaside Spray cardstock 4"x 5 1/4"
  9. Adhere Whisper White cardstock to Seaside Spray cardstock using Stampin' Seal.
  10. Wrap Misty Moonlight ribbon around bottom and tie a small knot on left hand side.
  11. Adhere to card base using Stampin' Seal
  12. Cut Whisper White cardstock 4" x 51/4"
  13. Stamp compass in bottom right using Misty Moonlight ink
  14. Adhere to the inside of the card using Stampin' Seal.

Supplies



It's been fun to demonstrate different techniques and fancy folds during my Online Class on Monday nights.  Everyone is welcome to join from 7-9pm Pacific - we join via Zoom and make 2 cards together.  I'd love for you to join me.  You can get all of the details on the Classes and Events tab.

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  You can check out the Annual Catalogue using this PDF link.

Please be sure to use the current Host Code GTSDDZ27 to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you four cards and instructions by mail as a thank you.  If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the 4 free cards!  

Also, it is Bonus Days!  Today is the last day to take advantage and get your bonus coupons for use in August!

Screen Shot 2020-07-01 at 5.23.48 AM

For every $60 that you spend from now until August 3rd, you will receive a coupon for $6 to use on an order in August.  Amazing!

August to December Mini Catalogue

It's such an exciting time of the year!  Only a couple of weeks until the new catalogue launches with all of the holiday goodies in it!  I'm excited!  If you've ordered from me in 2020, then you will be receiving a catalogue by mail - you may already have received it!  If you haven't and you live in Canada, but would like a catalogue, email me and I'll send you one.


Product Shares


I'm hosting Product Shares from the new catalogue!  If you are like me, you want it all!  You'll have that option as well as the option to get just Designer Series Paper, Specialty Paper, Ribbon or Embellishments. Your choice.Get a taste of the new catalogue without the commitment of buying "one of each"! Reserve your Mini Catalogue Product Share(s) today!

Individual shares includes a sampling of products from the new catalogue.
  • Designer Series Paper - 108 sheets, a 6x6 sample of all new DSP - COST $52.00
    • Heartwarming Hugs
    • Poinsettia Place
    • Trimming the Town
    • Wonder of the Season Specialty
    • Tis the Season
    • Snowflake Splendor
    • Gilded Autumn
    • Magic In This Night
    • Plaid Tidings
  • Specialty Paper - 18 sheets, a 6x6 sample of all new specialty paper - COST $22.00
    • Red and Green Foil Sheets
    • Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper
    • Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper
    • Brushed Metallic Cardstock
  • Embellishments - 148 pieces of all the new embellishments - COST $30.00
    • Glitter Star Ornaments
    • Beaded Pearls
    • All the Trimmings Embellishments
    • Snowflake Adhesive Backed Embellishments
    • Wonderful Gems
    • Blue Adhesive Backed Gems
    • Acorn Trinkets
    • Iridescent Pearls
  • Ribbon - 2.5-5 yards of each new ribbon for a total of 25 yards - COST $35.00
    • Mossy Meadow Stripe Ribbon
    • Real Red 3/16" Braided Linen Trim
    • Real Red 3/8" Sheer Ribbon
    • All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo
    • Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo
    • 1/4" Snowflake Splendor
    • 1 1/2" Metallic Mesh Ribbon
    • 3/8" Embroidered Ribbon

Shipping via oversized letter included.

Get the "I want it all" option which includes all of the product shares PLUS and get a free package of Jingle Bells!  COST $139.00

Pre-order today! I'll invoice you with your costs on August 1st. You can pay me by e-transfer, cheque or cash.

Product Share Timeline

  • August 3 – Deadline to order you share - I will send you an invoice when you sign up.
  • August 3 – Deadline to pay
  • August 4 – I will place the order for the Designer Series Paper Shares.
  • Mid August – As soon as the products arrive I will package it.
  • Mid to late August – I'll ship the Share(s) or contact you to pick up.
Product Share only available to Canadian Residents.

Reserve Your Share Now




Happy Stamping!
Melva

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  • Free as a Bird - So Pretty!

    Tuesday 28 July 2020

    For today's card I went back to one of my favourite stampsets from the Annual Catalogue - Free As A Bird.  I love to colour and this stamp set is perfect.  I used Crumb Cake and Mint Macaron with some Calypso Coral on the flowers.  


    The Artistry Blooms Sequins are so pretty and add the perfect amount of bling to the card!


    Instructions

    1. Cut Crumb Cake cardstock 4 1/4" x 11" and fold in half to form card base.
    2. Cut Mint Macaron cardstock 4" x 5 1/4".
    3. Wrap ribbon around and tie a small bow on right hand side.
    4. Adhere to card base using Stampin' Seal.
    5. Stamp sentiment in bottom right using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
    6. Stamp birds on 4" x 5 1/4" Whisper White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Colour with Stampin' Blends - I used Light and Dark Crumb Cake and Dark Mint Macaron for the birds, Dark Crumb Cake for the branch, Light and Dark Mint Macaron for the leaves and Dark Calypso Coral for the flowers.
    7. Colour around entire image using Light Crumb Cake Stampin' Blend marker
    8. Cut out using the Ornate Layers die
    9. Adhere to card base using Dimensionals.
    10. Adhere sequin on card base.

    Supply List



    If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  You can check out the Annual Catalogue using this PDF link.

    Please be sure to use the current Host Code GTSDDZ27 to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you four cards and instructions by mail as a thank you.  If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the 4 free cards!  

    Also, it is Bonus Days!  Only a few more days to take advantage of this.  

    Screen Shot 2020-07-01 at 5.23.48 AM

    For every $60 that you spend from now until August 3rd, you will receive a coupon for $6 to use on an order in August.  Amazing!

    August to December Mini Catalogue

    It's such an exciting time of the year!  Only a couple of weeks until the new catalogue launches with all of the holiday goodies in it!  I'm excited!  If you've ordered from me in 2020, then you will be receiving a catalogue by mail - you may already have received it!  If you haven't and you live in Canada, but would like a catalogue, email me and I'll send you one.


    Product Shares


    I'm hosting Product Shares from the new catalogue!  If you are like me, you want it all!  You'll have that option as well as the option to get just Designer Series Paper, Specialty Paper, Ribbon or Embellishments. Your choice.Get a taste of the new catalogue without the commitment of buying "one of each"! Reserve your Mini Catalogue Product Share(s) today!

    Individual shares includes a sampling of products from the new catalogue.
    • Designer Series Paper - 108 sheets, a 6x6 sample of all new DSP - COST $52.00
      • Heartwarming Hugs
      • Poinsettia Place
      • Trimming the Town
      • Wonder of the Season Specialty
      • Tis the Season
      • Snowflake Splendor
      • Gilded Autumn
      • Magic In This Night
      • Plaid Tidings
    • Specialty Paper - 18 sheets, a 6x6 sample of all new specialty paper - COST $22.00
      • Red and Green Foil Sheets
      • Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper
      • Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper
      • Brushed Metallic Cardstock
    • Embellishments - 148 pieces of all the new embellishments - COST $30.00
      • Glitter Star Ornaments
      • Beaded Pearls
      • All the Trimmings Embellishments
      • Snowflake Adhesive Backed Embellishments
      • Wonderful Gems
      • Blue Adhesive Backed Gems
      • Acorn Trinkets
      • Iridescent Pearls
    • Ribbon - 2.5-5 yards of each new ribbon for a total of 25 yards - COST $35.00
      • Mossy Meadow Stripe Ribbon
      • Real Red 3/16" Braided Linen Trim
      • Real Red 3/8" Sheer Ribbon
      • All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo
      • Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo
      • 1/4" Snowflake Splendor
      • 1 1/2" Metallic Mesh Ribbon
      • 3/8" Embroidered Ribbon

    Shipping via oversized letter included.

    Get the "I want it all" option which includes all of the product shares PLUS and get a free package of Jingle Bells!  COST $139.00

    Pre-order today! I'll invoice you with your costs on August 1st. You can pay me by e-transfer, cheque or cash.

    Product Share Timeline

    • August 3 – Deadline to order you share - I will send you an invoice when you sign up.
    • August 3 – Deadline to pay
    • August 4 – I will place the order for the Designer Series Paper Shares.
    • Mid August – As soon as the products arrive I will package it.
    • Mid to late August – I'll ship the Share(s) or contact you to pick up.
    Product Share only available to Canadian Residents.

    Reserve Your Share Now




    Happy Stamping!
    Melva

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  • Earn FREE Stampin' Up! Products - Join my Rewards Program
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  • Check out my Upcoming Events
  • Triangle Fancy Fold Card - Ornate Gardens

    Sunday 26 July 2020

    Today I'm sharing 2 cards that are quick and easy to make using the Triangle Fancy Fold technique.  I showed this fancy fold on my Zoom class this past Monday night and loved all of the cards that were made!  Here's the 2 cards I made.  Both cards feature the Ornate Gardens Designer Specialty Paper.  That's the beauty of this card - you can use some of the beautiful Designer Series Paper that you've been saving!

    Card #1




    Card #2


    Instructions

    1. Score a 8 1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock in half in both directions - at 4 1/4" on the 8 1/2" side and at 5 1/2" on the 11" side.
    2. Cut the cardstock in half on the diagonal
    3. Cut 2 pieces of Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5 1/4" and then cut both in half on the diagonal.
    4. Use your bone fold to burnish all of the fold lines.
    5. Adhere a piece of Designer Series Paper to each of the triangles on your cardstock using Stampin' Seal.
    6. Cut coordinating cardstock 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" - you can also use a die cut circle or a punched circle for this.  I used Bumblebee and Calypso Coral
    7. Cut Whisper White cardstock 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" - you can also use a die cut circle or a punched circle for this.
    8. Stamp sentiment and background on Whisper White cardstock.  I stamped sentiment in Old Olive,  flower in Bumblebee and background in Soft Suede.
    9. Adhere to cardstock using Stampin' Seal.
    10. Add ribbon either behind the sentiment piece of around sentiment piece.
    11. Adhere gems on card base
    12. Adhere to the front of the card base using Dimensionals.  Make sure you only adhere to the top left triangle.
    13. Cut Whisper White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
    14. Stamp image 
    15. Adhere to the inside of the card using Stampin' Seal.

    Supply List


    If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  You can check out the Annual Catalogue using this PDF link.

    Please be sure to use the current Host Code GTSDDZ27 to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you four cards and instructions by mail as a thank you.  If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the 4 free cards!  

    Also, it is Bonus Days!

    Screen Shot 2020-07-01 at 5.23.48 AM

    For every $60 that you spend from now until August 3rd, you will receive a coupon for $6 to use on an order in August.  Amazing!

    August to December Mini Catalogue

    It's such an exciting time of the year!  Only a couple of weeks until the new catalogue launches with all of the holiday goodies in it!  I'm excited!  If you've ordered from me in 2020, then you will be receiving a catalogue by mail - you may already have received it!  If you haven't and you live in Canada, but would like a catalogue, email me and I'll send you one.


    Product Shares


    I'm hosting Product Shares from the new catalogue!  If you are like me, you want it all!  You'll have that option as well as the option to get just Designer Series Paper, Specialty Paper, Ribbon or Embellishments. Your choice.Get a taste of the new catalogue without the commitment of buying "one of each"! Reserve your Mini Catalogue Product Share(s) today!

    Individual shares includes a sampling of products from the new catalogue.
    • Designer Series Paper - 108 sheets, a 6x6 sample of all new DSP - COST $52.00
      • Heartwarming Hugs
      • Poinsettia Place
      • Trimming the Town
      • Wonder of the Season Specialty
      • Tis the Season
      • Snowflake Splendor
      • Gilded Autumn
      • Magic In This Night
      • Plaid Tidings
    • Specialty Paper - 18 sheets, a 6x6 sample of all new specialty paper - COST $22.00
      • Red and Green Foil Sheets
      • Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper
      • Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper
      • Brushed Metallic Cardstock
    • Embellishments - 148 pieces of all the new embellishments - COST $30.00
      • Glitter Star Ornaments
      • Beaded Pearls
      • All the Trimmings Embellishments
      • Snowflake Adhesive Backed Embellishments
      • Wonderful Gems
      • Blue Adhesive Backed Gems
      • Acorn Trinkets
      • Iridescent Pearls
    • Ribbon - 2.5-5 yards of each new ribbon for a total of 25 yards - COST $35.00
      • Mossy Meadow Stripe Ribbon
      • Real Red 3/16" Braided Linen Trim
      • Real Red 3/8" Sheer Ribbon
      • All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo
      • Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo
      • 1/4" Snowflake Splendor
      • 1 1/2" Metallic Mesh Ribbon
      • 3/8" Embroidered Ribbon

    Shipping via oversized letter included.

    Get the "I want it all" option which includes all of the product shares PLUS and get a free package of Jingle Bells!  COST $139.00

    Pre-order today! I'll invoice you with your costs on August 1st. You can pay me by e-transfer, cheque or cash.

    Product Share Timeline

    • August 3 – Deadline to order you share - I will send you an invoice when you sign up.
    • August 3 – Deadline to pay
    • August 4 – I will place the order for the Designer Series Paper Shares.
    • Mid August – As soon as the products arrive I will package it.
    • Mid to late August – I'll ship the Share(s) or contact you to pick up.
    Product Share only available to Canadian Residents.

    Reserve Your Share Now




    Happy Stamping!
    Melva

  • Visit my Online Store here
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here
  • Earn FREE Stampin' Up! Products - Join my Rewards Program
  • Join my Team here
  • Free set of 4 cards and instructions with every $50 order
  • Check out my Tutorials for Sale 
  • Check out my Upcoming Events
  • Ornate Gardens - Isn't this paper pretty!!

    Friday 24 July 2020

    Today I'm sharing a pretty card I created using the Ornate Gardens Product Suite. This suite was a pre-order from the Annual Catalogue so was available a month before the Annual Catalogue launched.  Did you buy it then?  Have you used it?  I hope the answer is yes to those questions!  If you didn't buy it, you should consider adding it to your wish list!  


    The Designer Series Paper in this Product Suite is so pretty!  This one features the new Bumblebee In Colour that also came out in the new catalogue as well as Mossy Meadow.



    Instructions

    1. Cut Bumblebee cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half to form card base.
    2. Cut Mossy Meadow cardstock 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"
    3. Cut DesignerSeries Paper 4" x 5 1/4" and adhere to Mossy Meadow cardstock using Stampin' Seal.
    4. Adhere to card base using Stampin' Seal.
    5. Cut Whisper White cardstock 2"x 4 1/2" and stamp sentiment using Mossy Meadow ink.
    6. Cut borders on each side using die.
    7. Cut Mossy Meadow cardstock 2" x 4 5/8" and adhere stamped Whisper White piece to it using Stampin' Seal.
    8. Cut 16" of ribbon and add to card base using Stampin' Seal to hold in place.
    9. Adhere sentiment over top of ribbon using Dimensionals.

    Supply List



    If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  You can check out the Annual Catalogue using this PDF link.

    Please be sure to use the current Host Code GTSDDZ27 to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you four cards and instructions by mail as a thank you.  If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the 4 free cards!  
    Also, it is Bonus Days!

    Screen Shot 2020-07-01 at 5.23.48 AM

    For every $60 that you spend from now until August 3rd, you will receive a coupon for $6 to use on an order in August.  Amazing!

    August to December Mini Catalogue

    It's such an exciting time of the year!  Only a couple of weeks until the new catalogue launches with all of the holiday goodies in it!  I'm excited!  If you've ordered from me in 2020, then you will be receiving a catalogue by mail - you may already have received it!  If you haven't and you live in Canada, but would like a catalogue, email me and I'll send you one.


    Product Shares


    I'm hosting Product Shares from the new catalogue!  If you are like me, you want it all!  You'll have that option as well as the option to get just Designer Series Paper, Specialty Paper, Ribbon or Embellishments. Your choice.Get a taste of the new catalogue without the commitment of buying "one of each"! Reserve your Mini Catalogue Product Share(s) today!

    Individual shares includes a sampling of products from the new catalogue.
    • Designer Series Paper - 108 sheets, a 6x6 sample of all new DSP - COST $52.00
      • Heartwarming Hugs
      • Poinsettia Place
      • Trimming the Town
      • Wonder of the Season Specialty
      • Tis the Season
      • Snowflake Splendor
      • Gilded Autumn
      • Magic In This Night
      • Plaid Tidings
    • Specialty Paper - 18 sheets, a 6x6 sample of all new specialty paper - COST $22.00
      • Red and Green Foil Sheets
      • Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper
      • Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper
      • Brushed Metallic Cardstock
    • Embellishments - 148 pieces of all the new embellishments - COST $30.00
      • Glitter Star Ornaments
      • Beaded Pearls
      • All the Trimmings Embellishments
      • Snowflake Adhesive Backed Embellishments
      • Wonderful Gems
      • Blue Adhesive Backed Gems
      • Acorn Trinkets
      • Iridescent Pearls
    • Ribbon - 2.5-5 yards of each new ribbon for a total of 25 yards - COST $35.00
      • Mossy Meadow Stripe Ribbon
      • Real Red 3/16" Braided Linen Trim
      • Real Red 3/8" Sheer Ribbon
      • All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo
      • Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo
      • 1/4" Snowflake Splendor
      • 1 1/2" Metallic Mesh Ribbon
      • 3/8" Embroidered Ribbon

    Shipping via oversized letter included.

    Get the "I want it all" option which includes all of the product shares PLUS and get a free package of Jingle Bells!  COST $139.00

    Pre-order today! I'll invoice you with your costs on August 1st. You can pay me by e-transfer, cheque or cash.

    Product Share Timeline

    • August 3 – Deadline to order you share - I will send you an invoice when you sign up.
    • August 3 – Deadline to pay
    • August 4 – I will place the order for the Designer Series Paper Shares.
    • Mid August – As soon as the products arrive I will package it.
    • Mid to late August – I'll ship the Share(s) or contact you to pick up.
    Product Share only available to Canadian Residents.

    Reserve Your Share Now




    Happy Stamping!
    Melva

  • Visit my Online Store here
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here
  • Earn FREE Stampin' Up! Products - Join my Rewards Program
  • Join my Team here
  • Free set of 4 cards and instructions with every $50 order
  • Check out my Tutorials for Sale 
  • Check out my Upcoming Events
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