Coming Home Stampset and Making a Difference!

Sunday 30 August 2020

Today I'm sharing another card featuring the Trimming the Town Bundle from the August to December Mini Catalogue.  I love this bundle and to make it even better, the bundle includes a "Making a Difference" stamp set - Coming Home.  Whether you purchase the stampset in the bundle, individually or as part of the Suite Collection, Stampin' Up! donate $4 to charities devoted to adoption, foster card and infertility!

My card uses Poppy Parade (my favourite colour) and Misty Moonlight!  A perfect combination!

Instructions

  1. Cut Poppy Parade cardstock 4 1/4" x 11" and score at 5 1/2".  Fold in half to form card base.
  2. Cut Designer Series Paper 4" x 5 1/4" and adhere to card base using Stampin' Seal.
  3. Cut Poppy Parade cardstock 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
  4. Cut Designer Series Paper 2" x 3 1/2" and adhere to the top of the Poppy Parade 3 1/2" square piece using Stampin' Seal.
  5. Cut Whisper White cardstock 2 3/4" x 3 1/2" and cut out trees using Dies.
  6. Adhere to the bottom of the Poppy Parade 3 1/2" square piece using Stampin' Seal.
  7. Stamp house and small tree using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and colour with Stampin' Blends - I used Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Crumb Cake.
  8. Adhere tree on right hand side using Stampin' Seal.
  9. Adhere house beside tree using Dimensionals.
  10. Adhere a star on the top of the tree.
  11. Adhere to card base using Dimensionals.
  12. Cut out sentiments from Designer Series Paper.
  13. Tie ribbon around card base and tie a bow.
  14. Adhere 3 dot embellishments above ribbon





If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  The August to December Mini Catalogue launched on August 4th.  If you haven't received a catalogue yet and you live in Canada, I'd love to send you one.  Send me an email and I'll get one in the mail.  In the mean time, you can check out the this PDF link.



Please be sure to use the current Host Code 44EHK9MY 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!  

Virtual Holiday Retreat



I'm partnering with Diane Evans (Stampin With Diane) to bring you a Holiday Virtual Stamping Retreat.  We're really excited! While we'd all like to be able to get together to stamp, that just isn't possible yet, so we're partnering to bring you 12 hours of fun! The date will be September 26! The event will be hosted on Zoom as well as streamed to a private Facebook Group for the Make and Take Sessions.

The cost is $100 which includes:

  • TWO stamp sets - In The Pines and Ornamental Envelopes
  • 6 Make and Take projects (includes the supplies, but you provide the adhesives and inks) and PDF instructions
  • Pillow gift
  • Prizes throughout the day

There will be a raffle (tickets are extra) for a large Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine, Stamp set and Dies Bundle and other prizes (depending on the tickets sold).

Add on Options

  1. Raffle Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $13
  2. Pine Woods Dies $54.35
  3. Envelopes dies $54.35

When you register, select the options that you want. Diane or I will be in touch with the information about payment (e-transfer, cash or cheque).

Click here to register!  Registration and payment is due by September 7th so that we can get your stampsets and Make and Take Kits delivered/mailed to you.




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
  • Buy Retired Stampin' Up! Products (Canadian Residents Only)
  • Register for my Virtual Stamping Retreat - September 26, 2020
  • Trimming The Town - Dutchdoor Fancy Fold

    Friday 28 August 2020

    Today I'm sharing a Dutchdoor Fancy Fold card I created.  I really love how this card turned out and absolutely love the colour combination of Pool Party and Poppy Parade!

    Check out my card




    Instructions

    1. Cut Pool Party cardstock 4 1/4" x 9" and score at 3 1/2"
    2. Cut Pool Party cardstock 2" x 8 1/2" and score at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8" - fold flaps towards the middle.
    3. Adhere to the bottom of the card aligning the bottom edge and side edges using Stampin' Seal.
    4. Cut Poppy Parade cardstock 3 3/8" x 4 1/8"
    5. Cut Designer Series Paper 3 1/4" x 4" and adhere to Poppy Parade cardstock.
    6. Wrap ribbon around bottom of piece approximately 3/4" from bottom and tie a knot on the left hand side.
    7. Cut 2 pieces of Whisper White cardstock 2" x 3 3/4".  Cut one of the pieces using the curved tree die border die. Adhere to the second piece using Stampin' Seal.
    8. Adhere to the card base using Stampin' Seal.
    9. Stamp snowflakes on Whisper White piece using Pool Party ink.
    10. Colour trees using Wink of Stella.
    11. On scraps of Whisper White cardstock, stamp a small tree, car and house using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  Cut out using dies.
    12. Colour using Stampin' Blends - I used Poppy Parade for the car; Old Olive and Crumb Cake for the tree and Pool Party, Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight for the house.
    13. Adhere to card base using Mini Dimensionals for the tree and Dimensionals for the house and car.
    14. Cut out using your trimmer sentiments from Designer Series Paper - they are 1/8" wide.
    15. Adhere to bottom left using Mini Dimensionals
    16. Cut out 2 pieces of Poppy Parade cardstock 1 7/8" x 2"
    17. Cut out 2 pieces of Designer Series Paper 1 3/4" x 1 7/8"
    18. Adhere the Designer Series Paper to the Poppy Parade pieces using Stampin' Seal.
    19. Adhere to the card base on each bottom flap using Stampin' Seal.
    20. Cut Whisper White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
    21. Stamp sentiment using Poppy Parade and tree using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  Colour tree using Old Olive and Crumb Cake.
    22. Adhere to the inside of the card using Stampin' Seal

    Supply List


    Virtual Holiday Retreat



    I'm partnering with Diane Evans (Stampin With Diane) to bring you a Holiday Virtual Stamping Retreat.  We're really excited! While we'd all like to be able to get together to stamp, that just isn't possible yet, so we're partnering to bring you 12 hours of fun! The date will be September 26! The event will be hosted on Zoom as well as streamed to a private Facebook Group for the Make and Take Sessions.

    The cost is $100 which includes:

    • TWO stamp sets - In The Pines and Ornamental Envelopes
    • 6 Make and Take projects (includes the supplies, but you provide the adhesives and inks) and PDF instructions
    • Pillow gift
    • Prizes throughout the day

    There will be a raffle (tickets are extra) for a large Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine, Stamp set and Dies Bundle and other prizes (depending on the tickets sold).

    Add on Options

    1. Raffle Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $13
    2. Pine Woods Dies $54.35
    3. Envelopes dies $54.35

    When you register, select the options that you want. Diane or I will be in touch with the information about payment (e-transfer, cash or cheque).

    Click here to register!  Registration and payment is due by September 7th so that we can get your stampsets and Make and Take Kits delivered/mailed to you.

    Shopping with Me!

    If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  

    You can check out the Annual Catalogue using this PDF link.  
    You can also check out the new August to December Mini Catalogue using this link.



    Please be sure to use the current Host Code 44EHK9MY 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!  

    Don't forget to use your bonus coupons!

    Thanks for dropping by today!  Please take time and visit all of the other blogs on the blog hop - you'll see amazing creations!



    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
  • Buy Retired Stampin' Up! Products (Canadian Residents Only)
  • Register for Holiday Virtual Stamping Retreat
  • Trimming the Town

    Tuesday 25 August 2020

    Today I'm sharing an easy card featuring the Trimming the Town product suite.  This card is suitable for all levels of stampers.  I'll admit there is some fussy cutting for the houses and trees, but the Designer Series Paper makes it easy to do that!


    Instructions

    1. Cut Pool Party cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half to form card base.
    2. Cut Designer Series Paper 3" x 5 1/4" and adhere to the top of the card base using Stampin' Seal.
    3. Cut Whisper White cardstock 3" x 5 1/4" - gently tear a strip off the top on a bit of a curve.
    4. Adhere larger piece to the card base using Stampin' Seal.
    5. Stamp sentiment in bottom left corner using Misty Moonlight ink.
    6. Cut out 2 houses and 3 trees from the Designer Series Paper using Paper Snips.
    7. Adhere trees in the middle of the card - 2 are adhered using Stampin' Seal and one is adhered using Mini Dimensionals.
    8. Adhere the two houses using Dimensionals.
    9. Cut out a wreath from the Designer Series Paper and adhere to the house using a Dimensional
    10. Adhere stars to the top of each of the trees.

    Supply List



    If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  The August to December Mini Catalogue launched on August 4th.  If you haven't received a catalogue yet and you live in Canada, I'd love to send you one.  Send me an email and I'll get one in the mail.  In the mean time, you can check out the this PDF link.



    Please be sure to use the current Host Code 44EHK9MY 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!  

    Virtual Holiday Retreat



    I'm partnering with Diane Evans (Stampin With Diane) to bring you a Holiday Virtual Stamping Retreat.  We're really excited! While we'd all like to be able to get together to stamp, that just isn't possible yet, so we're partnering to bring you 12 hours of fun! The date will be September 26! The event will be hosted on Zoom as well as streamed to a private Facebook Group for the Make and Take Sessions.

    The cost is $100 which includes:

    • TWO stamp sets - In The Pines and Ornamental Envelopes
    • 6 Make and Take projects (includes the supplies, but you provide the adhesives and inks) and PDF instructions
    • Pillow gift
    • Prizes throughout the day

    There will be a raffle (tickets are extra) for a large Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine, Stamp set and Dies Bundle and other prizes (depending on the tickets sold).

    Add on Options

    1. Raffle Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $13
    2. Pine Woods Dies $54.35
    3. Envelopes dies $54.35

    When you register, select the options that you want. Diane or I will be in touch with the information about payment (e-transfer, cash or cheque).

    Click here to register!  Registration and payment is due by September 7th so that we can get your stampsets and Make and Take Kits delivered/mailed to you.




    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
  • Buy Retired Stampin' Up! Products (Canadian Residents Only)
  • Register for my Virtual Stamping Retreat - September 26, 2020
  • International Highlights Winners Blog Hop - August 2020

    Monday 24 August 2020

    I’m so excited to be featured in this month’s International Highlights Top Ten Winners Blog Hop hosted by Kylie Bertucci. I was selected to participate in this hop by finishing in the top ten of the August 2020 International Highlights. Thank you to everyone who voted for my card! The theme for the International Blog Highlights is "Thank You"!  I decided to feature the Snowflake Splendor Product Suite which has the perfect "Thank You Snow Much" sentiment! You can check out my card and the other amazing cards here.

    Today I'm sharing a double gatefold card I created featuring the Poinsettia Petals Bundle.  I've had so much fun playing with gatefold cards over the past few weeks and the Poinsettia Petals Bundle is perfect to create a beautiful card!  I added the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper, Forever Gold Laser-cut Specialty Paper and the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper to perfectly accent the beautiful poinsettia.






    I love the Beaded Pearls!  They add the perfect accent to the flower!

    Be sure to stop by and check out the beautiful creations by the other artists from around the world, just click on the list of names below.


    Instructions

    1. Cut 2 pieces of Real Red cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score both at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8".  Fold on the score lines to form card base.
    2. Cut 2 pieces of Designer Series Paper 2" x 5 3/8".  Adhere to the left and right hand sides of card bases using Stampin' Seal.
    3. Cut 1/8" off of the 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" side of the left panel
    4. Adhere the left panel to the right panel using Stampin' Seal.
    5. Cut Whisper White cardstock 4" x 10 3/4".  Score at 5 3/8" and fold in half to form card base.
    6. Stamp poinsettia on front using Real Red ink.
    7. Stamp sentiment on inside using Real Red ink.
    8. Adhere to the inside of the card base using Stampin' Seal.
    9. Stamp sentiment using Real Red ink on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock.  Fussy cut around words using Paper Snips. Adhere to the bottom right of the card base using Dimensionals.
    10. Cut Real Redcardstock 1" x 9 1/2".  Wrap around card base and adhere ends together in middle of front of card using Stampin' Seal.  Trim off excess.  TIP: You don't want to have the band too tight as it will make it hard to get on and off of the card.  
    11. Wrap gold cord around band twice and adhere with a Glue Dot or Stampin' Seal.
    12. Cut out 3 poinsettia petals using dies.  Use your bone folder or fingers to gently bend the petals.
    13. Adhere the petals together using a Dimensional between each layer.
    14. Add Beaded Pearl to centre of flower using a Glue Dot.
    15. Adhere to band using Dimensionals.
    16. Fussy cut out leaves from Plush Poinsettia Paper and adhere to back of Poinsettia flower using Glue Dots
    17. Adhere gold accent leaves to back of Poinsettia using Glue Dots
    Check out my YouTube Video showing you how to make this card from start to finish!
     
       

    I'd love for you to subscribe to my YouTube Channel!

    Love this project? Here is your shopping list so you can re-create this idea on your own…just click on the images below to add them to your cart.


    Virtual Holiday Retreat



    I'm partnering with Diane Evans (Stampin With Diane) to bring you a Holiday Virtual Stamping Retreat.  We're really excited! While we'd all like to be able to get together to stamp, that just isn't possible yet, so we're partnering to bring you 12 hours of fun! The date will be September 26! The event will be hosted on Zoom as well as streamed to a private Facebook Group for the Make and Take Sessions.

    The cost is $100 which includes:

    • TWO stamp sets - In The Pines and Ornamental Envelopes
    • 6 Make and Take projects (includes the supplies, but you provide the adhesives and inks) and PDF instructions
    • Pillow gift
    • Prizes throughout the day

    There will be a raffle (tickets are extra) for a large Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine, Stamp set and Dies Bundle and other prizes (depending on the tickets sold).

    Add on Options

    1. Raffle Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $13
    2. Pine Woods Dies $54.35
    3. Envelopes dies $54.35

    When you register, select the options that you want. Diane or I will be in touch with the information about payment (e-transfer, cash or cheque).

    Click here to register!  Registration and payment is due by September 7th so that we can get your stampsets and Make and Take Kits delivered/mailed to you.

    Shopping with Me!

    If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  

    You can check out the Annual Catalogue using this PDF link.  
    You can also check out the new August to December Mini Catalogue using this link.



    Please be sure to use the current Host Code 44EHK9MY 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!  

    Don't forget to use your bonus coupons!

    Thanks for dropping by today!  Please take time and visit all of the other blogs on the blog hop - you'll see amazing creations!


    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
  • Buy Retired Stampin' Up! Products (Canadian Residents Only)
  • Register for Holiday Virtual Stamping Retreat

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