Festive Friday Challenge #108 - National Eat What You Want Day

Friday 29 April 2022


It's time for another Festive Friday Challenge!  Every second Friday we post a challenge for you with a specific theme and an Inspo List of 10 items to choose from to create your project.  We encourage you to create a project based on the theme and Inspo List and then post it using at least 3 items from the inspiration list.

Ink and Inspiration - April 2022 - Colour Challenge

Thursday 28 April 2022



Welcome to the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop. You are currently visiting Melva Peters from Canada. 

For our hop this month, we were challenged to create a card using Pear Pizzazz, Bermuda Bay, Misty Moonlight, Rich Razzleberry and Blushing Bride - or at least some of these colours.  I think I managed to get all of the colours in my card featuring the Stampin' Up! Cactus Cuties Stamp Set.

Check out my card - I've used masking to create the 3D look to the card where one of the plants is behinde the other!


Instructions

  1. Cut Rich Razzleberry card stock 4 1/4" x 11" and score at 5 1/2".  Fold on score line to form card base.
  2. Cut Blushing Bride card stock 4" x 5 1/4".
  3. Cut Basic White card stock 3 3/4" x 5"
  4. Use Decorative Mask to add pattern to Basic White card stock using Blushing Bride ink and Blending Brush.
  5. Stamp cactus in Pear Pizzazz ink
  6. Stamp pot in Bermuda Bay Ink.
  7. Stamp cactus and pot on post it notes and cut out to create masks.
  8. Apply masks to stamped images
  9. Stamp cactus slightly higher and to the left of the first cactus in Pear Pizzazz ink
  10. Stamp pot using Misty Moonlight ink
  11. Remove masks
  12. Stamp sentiment using Rich Razzleberry ink.
  13. Adhere to Blushing Bride card stock
  14. Adhere to card base.
  15. Adhere Pastel Pearls.
  16. Cut Basic White card stock 4" x 5 1/4".
  17. Stamp Cactus in Pear Pizzazz ink (stamped off) and pot in Bermuda Bay ink (stamped off) in bottom right corner.
  18. Adhere to card base.

You can find all of the supplies for this card in my Online Store.

Now it's time to be inspired by all of the amazing cards in our Blog Hop!

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I hope we have inspired you!

Shopping with Me!

The retiring list for the 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue is available!  Make sure you check it out and get your order in if your favourite stamp set is retiring! Here's a link to the Last Chance List - save 50% on select products (while supplies last)

Use the following links to PDF copies of the catalogues:



Please be sure to use the current Host Code DRBF32VR 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 a Thank You card by mail and a FREE tutorial by email 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 Thank You card and tutorial! 

You can also purchase this tutorial with 13 Spring Themed tutorials for $20!   Check them out in my Square Store

Here's my card that is included in the tutorial.


Your Creativity Awaits

May Kit features Grassy Grove Stamp Set


Do you love to craft and are you looking for a kit that ships directly to you each month with special perks each month? Then you will LOVE “YOUR CREATIVITY AWAITS”!  

With “Your Creativity Awaits”, each month you will receive an exclusive make and take kit (2 cards of 4 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial.  All for only $60 per month shipped directly to you or $57 local pick up.
Each month, the Design Team will choose one stamp set or bundle and design fun projects for you to create.  The stamp set is included in your kit. If you don't already own the dies or punch, you may add it to your kit or use what you have.  

  • Featured stamp set
  • 8 Cards (2 each of 4 different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team
  • Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards
  • Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)

After 6 consecutive months of membership, you will receive a thank you of $25 product credit (before shipping and taxes) to spend on whatever you choose! 

Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines

The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month

Sign up must be done by the 2nd Sunday of the month

Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)
Cost

  • Shipped: $60 monthly
  • Porch Pick-up: $57 monthly 
  • Add-on dies $58!

Available to Canadian Residents Only

The May kit features the Stampin' Up!® Grassy Grove.  

Stamping Techniques Class - June 11th

Sign up for the Stamping Techniques Class on June 11th - 5 cards, 5 different techniques.  Join us for this Virtual Class on Zoom.  Cost $55 and includes 5 cards, PDF instructions, recording and the Stampin' Up!® Bouquet of Thanks Stamp Set.


Register now!


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Canada Inks Up! Blog Hop - 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue Sneak Peek

Wednesday 27 April 2022




It's time for the Canada Inks Up! Team Blog Hop!  Today we're sharing projects featuring sneak peeks from the upcoming Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  I love the new Stampin' Up!® Wisteria Wishes Bundle and fun making this fancy fold card. 

International Highlights Winners Blog Hop - April 2022

Monday 25 April 2022



I’m so excited to be featured in the the International Highlights Top Ten Winners Blog Hop hosted by Kylie Bertucci. I was selected to participate in this hop by finishing #3 in the April 2022 International Highlights. Thank you to everyone who voted for my On the Horizon Spanner Fold Card!  You can check out my March Card here.

Share It Sunday - April 2022

Sunday 24 April 2022


It's time for another Share It Sunday Blog Hop!  We are a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world and we're sharing our projects with you as part of this blog hop.  There is no theme for our blog hop today.  

Let's Set Sail

Friday 22 April 2022

Anyone who knows me, knows I love sailing!  My husband and I had a sailboat for 14 years until about a year ago.  Sadly we made the decision to sell it.  


I couldn't help myself when I saw the Let's Set Sail bundle in the Mini Catalogue!  So adorable!  

Instructions

  1. Cut Real Red card stock 4 1/4" x 11" and score at 5 1/2".  Fold on score line to form card base.
  2. Cut Designer Series Paper 4" x 5 1/4" and adhere to card base.
  3. Wrap blue and red/white striped ribbon around card and tie a bow on the right hand side about 1" from bottom
  4. Cut stitched rectangle (4th largest) from Basic White card stock.
  5. Stamp sentiment using Misty Moonlight ink on bottom
  6. Stamp sail boat in Crumb Cake ink with Real Red Sails.  Punch out using punch.
  7. Adhere sailboat to rectangle
  8. Adhere sails using Dimensionals
  9. Adhere to card base using Dimensionals.
  10. Adhere stars.
  11. Cut Basic White card stock 4" x 5 1/4"
  12. Cut Designer Series Paper 1" x 4"
  13. Adhere to bottom of Basic White card stock about 1/4" from bottom
  14. Adhere to inside of card.

You can find all of the supplies for this card in my Online Store.  

Check out my Youtube Video for tips and tricks to make this card. Don't forget to subscribe to my Stamping with Melva YouTube Channel! 

Shopping with Me!

The retiring list for the 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue is available!  Make sure you check it out and get your order in if your favourite stamp set is retiring! Here's a link to the Last Chance List - save 50% on select products (while supplies last)

Use the following links to PDF copies of the catalogues:



Please be sure to use the current Host Code DRBF32VR 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 a Thank You card by mail and a FREE tutorial by email 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 Thank You card and tutorial! 

You can also purchase this tutorial with 13 Symbols of Fortune Themed tutorials for $20!   Check them out in my Square Store

Here's my card that is included in the tutorial.


Save the Date - May 28th - 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue Launch Party



Come join Diane and I for our Virtual Launch Party on Facebook on May 28th from 7am to 7pm Pacific.  You can join our Facebook Group (Canadian residents/Non-Stampin' Up! Demonstrators only).

Tutorial Bundle for the Ukraine

In response to the ongoing crisis, the Creativity Abounds Team has decided to create an Ukraine Fundraising Card Making Tutorial Bundle. 



Who Are we?

The Creativity Abounds Design Team is a group of 13 Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world. We come together every month to create a Tutorial Bundle, hold a blog hop and also host regular online Stamp Camps.

All 13 members of the Creativity Abounds Design Team quickly expressed their interest in helping to bring together this special, additional Tutorial Bundle. As this newsletter is sent, work is underway around the world to get cards designed and tutorials written and compiled.

We didn’t want to wait to start raising money though, because this is timely and help is needed now. Therefore the bundle is up for sale now. You can start to order and pay for yours and the tutorial will follow as quickly as we can bring it together. We envision it will be with you by the week beginning 21st March!

The theme for the projects is blue/yellow. I am excited to see what ideas everyone comes up with. I know they are all going to inspire you in your card making – and of course you will be able to change the colour of the projects to suit other occasions.

All the proceeds from the sale of these tutorials will be donated to the International Committee of the Red Cross as a contribution from the crafting community to the work they are carrying out with the people of Ukraine.

Stampin’ Up’s Statement of the Heart reads:

To LOVE what we do and SHARE what we love.
As we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments.
In this we MAKE A Difference.

The Creativity Abounds Design Team hope that in sharing what we love with you, together we might make a small difference. 

How Can I Help?

Purchase your Tutorial Bundle now and we will deliver it to your in box as soon as it is available. We hope you enjoy all the projects inside.
Don’t hesitate to email me if I can help with your purchases, or if you have a crafty question.

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