Bottled Happiness Collage

Tuesday 31 May 2022

The Bottled Happiness Stamp Set is so much fun to play with.  For today's card I've created a pretty collage card using Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia and Crumb Cake.  I love doing collages with stamps and love this colour combination.  Have you tried this technique?

International Highlights Winners Blog Hop - May 2022

Monday 30 May 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 #6 in the May 2022 International Highlights. Thank you to everyone who voted for my Sun Prints Gatefold Card!  You can check out my May Card here.

Share It Sunday - Let's Set Sail - Bubble Technique

Sunday 29 May 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.  

Festive Friday Challenge - National Best Friends Day

Friday 27 May 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.

Canada Inks Up! Blog Hop - May 2022 - Bottled Happiness

Wednesday 25 May 2022




Time for another Canada Inks Up! Team Blog Hop.  This month we are sharing projects featuring products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue.  I used the Bottle Happiness Stamp Set for my card in some of the new In Colors.  This stamp set features 2 step stamping.

Another fun card with He's The Man

Tuesday 24 May 2022

If you follow my blog you'll know that I'm having fun playing with the Stampin' Up! He's the Man Suite!  I've never found masculine card so easy!  Check out this great card I created - the Designer Series Paper is so fun and isn't the colour combination of Soft Succulent and Early Espresso amazing!


Instruction

  1. Cut Soft Succulent card stock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4".  Fold on score line to form card base.
  2. Cut Early Espresso card stock 4" x 5 1/4"
  3. Cut Designer Series Paper 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" and adhere to Early Espresso card stock
  4. Adhere to card base.
  5. Cut Early Espresso card stock 1" x 3 7/8"
  6. Cut Soft Succulent card stock 3/4" x 3 7/8" and adhere to Early Espresso card stock
  7. Adhere to the middle of the card base
  8. Cut 2 arrow labels using die from Early Espresso card stock
  9. Stamp sentiment on a scrap of Basic White card stock using Soft Succulent ink
  10. Cut out using Circle Die
  11. Adhere label pieces behind circle with arrow facing in - trim as needed
  12. Cut second circle from Early Espresso card stock
  13. Cut in half and adhere behind stamped circle using Dimensionals
  14. Adhere to the card base using Dimensionals.
  15. Adhere Rustic Metallic Dots to sides circle
  16. Cut Basic White card stock 4" x 5 1/4" 
  17. Cut Designer Series Paper 3/4" x 5 1/4" and adhere to side of Basic White card stock
  18. Adhere to the inside of the card.

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

Shopping with Me!

Use the following links to PDF copies of the catalogues:



Please be sure to use the current Host Code X77X9DVT 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.



Save the Date!



We're holding our Virtual Launch on May 28th via Facebook!  If you're not part of the group, please join us in the Facebook Group.  Canadian residents and non Stampin' Up! Demonstrators only.

Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp - July 22-23, 2022 - Hues of Happiness



Save the date for the upcoming Stamp Camp featuring Hues of Happiness.  Purchase the Hues of Happiness Product Suite PLUS Silver Metallic Edged Cotton Ribbon and you are automatically registered for the stamp camp.

Cost:  $106.75 (plus shipping and taxes) - use Host Code HSZHZWGN

You can substitute if you already own this suite!

Your Creativity Awaits

June Kit features Wisteria Wishes


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 $54!

Available to Canadian Residents Only

The June kit features the Stampin' Up!® Wisteria Wishes


Product List

Stampin' Up! Achievers Blog Hop - May 2022

Monday 23 May 2022


Welcome to the Trip Achievers Blog Hop.  I am so honoured to be participating in this Blog Hop and I am so thankful for the support I received from my Customers and Team Members so that I could achieve this trip for the very first time!  Thank you so much!!!

Finally it's easy to make Masculine Cards with He's The Man!

Sunday 22 May 2022

I struggle with masculine cards.  Do you?  The Stampin' Up! He's the Man suite is perfect for you if you're like me!  Check out this fun card I created using the Suite.

Stamping With Friends - 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Blog Hop

Saturday 21 May 2022




Welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop as we share what projects we are currently working on to inspire you! You will be visiting with our Design Team Members as they share their wonderful projects and ideas to help spark your creativity.  This time our theme is the products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue.

Casually Crafting - May 2022 - Colour Challenge



I'm back with another casual card for the Casually Crafting Blog Hop. We're a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators that love to stamp and love to share.  We share card and projects that are simple and easy to create with a few products and are perfect for the beginner and casual stamper.  Our blog hop goes live on the third Saturday of each month.  I hope you'll join us and "hop" around our group to be inspired!

Hues of Happiness Friend Card

Friday 20 May 2022


Can you tell that the Hues of Happiness is one of my favourite product suites?  I've been sharing quite a few cards using this suite on my blog!  It is so pretty, I can't stop playing with it. 

Creativity Abounds - 2022-2024 In Colors® - Sending Smiles

Wednesday 18 May 2022




Time for another Creativity Abounds Blog Hop!  We are a group of very keen Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from all around the world who are coming together to share our creative ideas with you. We are happy that you can join us and hope that we can inspire you to make creations of your own. You may be starting here or you may have come from someone else's blog - either way there is a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas. We all have our country listed - so if you are looking for a demonstrator in your country, these demonstrators would love to look after you with your Stampin' Up!® shopping or if you would like to join our Stampin' Up!® teams. 

Hues of Happiness

Tuesday 17 May 2022

I'm having so much fun playing with the Stampin' Up! Hues of Happiness Collection.  It is so pretty!  Check out this pretty card I created using some of the beautiful Designer Series Paper!  Do you love this Collection?  Consider signing up for the Creativity Abounds Hues of Happiness Stamp Camp on July 22 and 23!

Demonstrator Training Blog Hop - May 2022

Monday 16 May 2022


I'm excited to be training with Bruno and Kylie again this year and participating in our monthly Blog Hop with amazing Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world. The purpose of the group is for the group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators that are part of the program...to share ideas and to learn from each other...to help us in our Stampin' Up! Business. 

Bottled Happiness Shaker Card

Sunday 15 May 2022

I love making shaker cards and the Bottled Happiness Bundle makes them so easy.  Check out this pretty card featuring Starry Sky - one of the amazing new In Colors.    I've added in the Effervescent Elements to the bottle. Isn't this fun!



Festive Friday #109 - World Bee Day

Friday 13 May 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.

Stampin' Dreams - Food and Drink Blog Hop - Stampin' Up! Brewed For You

Thursday 12 May 2022




Time for another Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop!  Our theme this month is Food and Drink.  For my card, I've used the Stampin' Up!® Brewed For You Bundle.  I love this bundle and I know I'll be making lots of cards for my husband using it!

Technique Tuesday - Texture Blog Hop

Tuesday 10 May 2022



It's time for another Technique Tuesday Blog Hop.  This month we are focusing on Textures.  I love adding textures to cards and it's easy to do when using an Embossing Folder.

International Highlights Blog Hop - May 2022 - Sun Prints Gatefold Card

Monday 9 May 2022



I'm excited to participate again in Kylie's Monthly International Blog Highlights for May. The theme is "Thank You" and I've created a Gatefold Fancy Fold card featuring the Stampin' Up! Sun Prints Product Suite from the 2022-2023 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.  Isn't this a beautiful suite!

Introducing the Stampin' Up! 2022-2023 In Colors!

Sunday 8 May 2022


Each year Stampin' Up! introduces 5 new colours to their collection - called "In Colors".  This year they have knocked it out of the park!  The colours are stunning!  Check them out!

Stamping With Friends - A Bouquet of Flowers Blog Hop

Saturday 7 May 2022


Welcome to the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop as we share what projects we are currently working on to inspire you! You will be visiting with our Design Team Members as they share their wonderful projects and ideas to help spark your creativity.  This time our theme is the products that are retiring from the 2021-2023 Annual Catalogue.

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