International Highlights Winners Blog Post - January 2024 / Stamping With Melva

International Highlights Winners Blog Post - January 2024

Monday 29 January 2024

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 in the top 10 in the January 2024 International Highlights. Thank you to everyone who voted for my Everyday Detail Card.

I'm having so much fun playing with the Hot Air Balloon Bundle. Every card I make makes me happy! Isn't this a pretty card that would brighten anyone's day!

I made this card on a recent sketch challenge. Here is the sketch I used.

Now, here's my card! If you love this bundle as much as I do, check out my upcoming Hot Air Balloon Class - more details below!

Instruction

Cut Lost Lagoon cardstock 4 1/4" x 11" and score at 5 1/2". Fold and burnish on scoreline using Bone Folder to form card base.
Cut Designer Series Paper 4" x 5 1/4"
Cut Basic White cardstock 2" x 4"
Adhere to Designer Series Paper
Adhere to card base
Stamp large balloon on Basic White cardstock using Lost Lagoon ink with middle using Fresh Freesia ink
Stamp small balloon on Basic White cardstock using Lost Lagoon ink and Fresh Freesia ink.
Cut out using Dies
Cut out scallop section from Lost Lagoon cardstock using Die
Adhere to large balloon
Cut out 2 wire harnesses and 2 baskets from Lost Lagoon cardstock using Dies
Adhere basket to wire harness
Adhere to balloons
Punch 2" circle from Lost Lagoon cardstock using Punch
Adhere balloons to card base using Dimensionals
Cut Basic White cardtock 1/2" x 3"
Stamp sentiment using Lost Lagoon ink
Adhere to card base using Dimensionals
Tie a small bow using 2 pieces of twine
Adhere to card base using a Glue Dot
Adhere embellishments
Cut Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Stamp small balloon in bottom right corner using Lost Lagoon and Fresh Freesia ink
Adhere to the inside of the 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!

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

I hope you have been inspired!

Shopping with Me!

Use the following links a copy of the catalogue, you can download a PDF version from this link:

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Please be sure to use the current Host Code 2XX7Q34C 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!

Place a $50 order through January 31 and I'll also send you a Make and Take Kit to make 3 cards featuring the Filled With Happiness Stamp Set. If your order is $75 or more I'll send you a package of embellishments!

Creativity Abounds December 2023 - Birthday

$20.00

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Hot Air Balloon Class

Join Diane and I for a virtual class featuring the Hot Air Balloons Suite on Sunday, March 3rd from 12-3pm Pacific.

The class includes:

Hot Air Balloon Bundle
1/4 pkg Hot Air Balloon Designer Series Paper
1/4 pkg Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots
6 Make and Takes - 4 cards, 1 Fun Fold and 1 3D project - includes all supplies except inks, adhesives and blocks
PDF
Video recording of classs (you will receive after the class)

Registration closes February 5 - Register now

Kit will be mailed out mid February.

Cost $100

Monthly Card Club

I'm excited to be offering a Monthly Card Club either In Person or by mail. Each month I will select a stamp set or bundle to feature. You will make 3 cards with envelopes and receive 1/2 package of Designer Series Paper, package of Embellishments and a roll of ribbon or embossing folder. Cost is $45 In Person (or local pick up) and $50 mailed.

This month the club features the Perennial Lavender Suite from the Stampin' Up! 2024 January to April Mini Catalogue. Add the Painted Lavender Bundle to your order for an extra 84.78 plus shipping and taxes.

You can join my club monthly. If you join for 6 consecutive months and get a swag bag valued at $25 from me as a gift.

The In Person classes will be held on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 12noon or 1-3pm. Space will be limited to 4 people per class.

Registration is now open for the February

Check out the sneak peeks for Feburary

Your Creativity Awaits

The February Kit features Trusty Toolbox from the Stampin' Up! 2024 January to April Mini Catalogue.

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 (6 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial. All for only $60 per month shipped directly to you or $56 local pick up.

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!

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 - Trusty Toolbox

6 Cards (all 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)

Cost

Shipped: $60 monthly

Porch Pick-up: $56 monthly

Add on $57.00 extra for Dies

Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines

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