International Blog Highlights Winners Hop - February 2021

Monday, 22 February 2021

 

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 ten of the February 2021 International Highlights. Thank you to everyone who voted for my card! The theme for the International Blog Highlights is "Thank You"! Here's my Hydrangea Haven Easel Card that I shared in the International Highlights Blog Hop.  


Today I'm sharing a card featuring the Butterfly Brilliance stampset that will be available to purchase starting on March 2nd. It is a pre-order of a bundle that will be available in the Annual Catalogue that launches in June! The only way to get it now is to join my Team and shop at a discount!

The stampset is amazing with 6 gorgeous butterflies!  It's all one stamp, but cuts out using the coordinating die!  I used it as a background stamp on today's card.  I created the beautiful background for the butterflies using my WaterPainter and Reinkers - it was so easy.  Check out my YouTube video showing you just how easy it was.  I was inspired by Beth McCullough and a demonstration she did on the Creativity Abounds Day of Inspiration event.  Thanks Beth!


Instructions

  1. Cut Pool Party cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half to form a card base.
  2. Cut Daffodil Delight 4" x 5 1/4".
  3. Cut Shimmery White cardstock 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
  4. Add 3-4 drops of water to one drop of Mint Macaron re-inker and use your broad brush WaterPainter to apply to the bottom of the Shimmery White cardstock - about 1 1/2" wide
  5. Repeat using Pool Party and Daffodil Delight.
  6. Let the cardstock dry or dry with your Heat Tool.
  7. Stamp the butterfly images using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
  8. Trim the Shimmery White cardstock piece to 3 3/4" x 5" and adhere to the Daffodil Delight piece using Stampin' Seal.
  9. Wrap ribbon around piece about 1 1/2" from bottom and tie a bow on the left hand side.
  10. Adhere to the card base using Stampin' Seal.
  11. Cut Shimmery White cardstock 3/4" x 2 5/8"
  12. Stamp sentiment using Pool Party ink
  13. Cut Pool Party cardstock 1" x 2 3/4"
  14. Punch both pieces out using Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.
  15. Adhere the Shimmery White piece to the Pool Party piece using Dimensionals.
  16. Adhere to the card base using Dimensionals.

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

 

You can order all of the products you need to make this card from my Online Store!  Check out the Supply List at the bottom of this post.  You'll earn Sale-a-Bration rewards on your purchases!  That means for every $60 CDN you spend (before shipping and taxes), you choose a free product from the Sale-a-Bration Brochure.  There are 2 different level of free products - Level 1 - available with a $60 CDN purchase or Level 2 - available with a $120 CDN purchase.  When you spend $120 CDN, you can choose either 1 Level 2 reward or 2 Level 1 rewards!  Your choice!!

Check out all of the amazing creations of the other winners from February


Shopping with Me!

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

Use the following links to PDF copies of the catalogues:

Please be sure to use the current Host Code RP9U27ZJ 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!

Upcoming Events

I'm so excited to announce some upcoming events that you'll want to mark on your calendars.

BOGO Event


Diane and I are holding a BOGO sale starting at 7am Pacific on March 20th and 21st. If you are not already part of our Retired Sale group, please join the group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/688711588640101
Not sure what a Bogo sale is? Here's some information:
Pictures of the items for sale will be posted in 2 albums (one for Diane and one for Melva) on March 19th. Please refrain from making comments on items until then. All interests will ONLY be taken starting at 7am PDT March 20th – we will delete or ignore comments posted before that! There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. Canadian residents only!
To view Media, then albums. There will be an album for Diane and and album for Melva.
Look through the album (s) and comment “SOLD”, below the picture of the items you would like to purchase to hold your product. Your comment will be acknowledged by the album owner that it is on hold for you. NOTE**** All Sales must be finalized by March 21st at 7pm PDT (both BOGO and Online store).
The album owner will respond and keep a running total for you. Once you are done, you will be given you your final total of how much you need to purchase of new product to receive the retired product for FREE (prior to shipping and taxes). Note that if you cannot arrange for pickup of the retired product from the owner in Kamloops, BC or Ladysmith, BC, you will also have to pay for shipping on the Retired Product.
So now you have your total of Retired Product from me, now what?
Grab a catalogue and go shopping to pick out items for that value from the owners Online Store. You pay for these new items only along with shipping/taxes.
You can contact the album owner to order for you or you can do your order yourself online using the Host Code provided.
Set up your account, and use the host code provided to you.
This BOGO Event is only running from March 20th and March 21st – 7am to 7pm PDT
**Here are some of the postage rates:
1 stamp set (clear mount) – $3.50
2 stamp sets - $5.50
Larger Bulk Buys - depends were you live in Canada but count on $10 - $20 depending on weight and postal code. Flat Rate Boxes are available that can filled up to 5KG! Buy more for less shipping costs

Your Creative Escapes - Spring Edition

April 16th from 7-9pm and April 17th from 8am to 8pm.
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 CDN which includes:
  • TWO stamp sets - Butterfly Brilliance (a brand new stamp set that will be in the Annual Catalogue that goes live in May) and Many Messages
  • 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 additional prizes at the end of the day.
  • If you already own the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set, you can substitute another stampset ($23 value)
  • If you already own the Many Messages stamp set, you can substitute another stampset ($30 value).
Add on Options
  • Raffle Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $13 (CDN)
  • Messages Dies (coordinates with the Many Messages stamp set) $51.00
  • Butterfly Dies $66.50 (coordinates with the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set)
  • Butterfly Brilliance Collection $94.00 - includes Brilliant Wings Dies, Butterfly Bijou 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper and Natural Touch Specialty Paper (will be cut to 6" x 12" if mailing is required)
Registration will open tomorrow night. I'll post the link for registration as soon as it is available!

Dandy Garden Mega Tutorial


I'm excited to announce the Dandy Garden Mega Tutorial! The tutorial contains 62 projects featuring the Dandy Garden Product Suite created by Demonstrators around the World! It is amazing! Get yours for FREE by placing an order of $65 or more during January or February (Canadian residents only) or purchase it for $30 CDN.

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
  • Check out my Tutorials for Sale 
  • Check out my Upcoming Events
  • Buy Retired Stampin' Up! Products (Canadian Residents Only)
  • Register for Your Creativity Awaits - March Kit
  • Supply List


    Hydrangea Haven

    Sunday, 21 February 2021

    Have you seen the beautiful Hydrangea Haven Designer Series Paper that is part of the Hydrangea Hill Product Suite!  It is stunning!  For my card today I used a piece of the paper as the start of the card!  It doesn't need anything more - I added some of the Gorgeous Grape Sheer ribbon and a sentiment.

    Instructions

    1. Cut Gorgeous Grape cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half to form card base.
    2. Cut Blushing Bride cardstock 4 1/8" x 5 3/8".
    3. Cut Designer Series Paper 4" x 5 1/4".  
    4. Adhere to the Blushing Bride cardstock using Stampin' Seal.
    5. Wrap a piece of ribbon around top of the Designer Series Paper piece and tie a bow.  
    6. Use your Heat Tool to heat and melt the ribbon to give it some shape.
    7. Adhere to the card base using Stampin' Seal.
    8. Stamp sentiment on a piece of Gorgeous Grape cardstock using Versamark Ink.
    9. Sprinkle with White Embossing Powder and heat to melt.
    10. Cut out using label die
    11. Adhere to card base using Dimensionals
    12. Adhere 3 Pastel Pearls.
    Check out the supply list at the bottom of this post!

    Shopping with Me!

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

    Use the following links to PDF copies of the catalogues:

    Please be sure to use the current Host Code RP9U27ZJ 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!

    Upcoming Events

    I'm so excited to announce some upcoming events that you'll want to mark on your calendars.

    BOGO Event


    Diane and I are holding a BOGO sale starting at 7am Pacific on March 20th and 21st. If you are not already part of our Retired Sale group, please join the group.
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/688711588640101
    Not sure what a Bogo sale is? Here's some information:
    Pictures of the items for sale will be posted in 2 albums (one for Diane and one for Melva) on March 19th. Please refrain from making comments on items until then. All interests will ONLY be taken starting at 7am PDT March 20th – we will delete or ignore comments posted before that! There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. Canadian residents only!
    To view Media, then albums. There will be an album for Diane and and album for Melva.
    Look through the album (s) and comment “SOLD”, below the picture of the items you would like to purchase to hold your product. Your comment will be acknowledged by the album owner that it is on hold for you. NOTE**** All Sales must be finalized by March 21st at 7pm PDT (both BOGO and Online store).
    The album owner will respond and keep a running total for you. Once you are done, you will be given you your final total of how much you need to purchase of new product to receive the retired product for FREE (prior to shipping and taxes). Note that if you cannot arrange for pickup of the retired product from the owner in Kamloops, BC or Ladysmith, BC, you will also have to pay for shipping on the Retired Product.
    So now you have your total of Retired Product from me, now what?
    Grab a catalogue and go shopping to pick out items for that value from the owners Online Store. You pay for these new items only along with shipping/taxes.
    You can contact the album owner to order for you or you can do your order yourself online using the Host Code provided.
    Set up your account, and use the host code provided to you.
    This BOGO Event is only running from March 20th and March 21st – 7am to 7pm PDT
    **Here are some of the postage rates:
    1 stamp set (clear mount) – $3.50
    2 stamp sets - $5.50
    Larger Bulk Buys - depends were you live in Canada but count on $10 - $20 depending on weight and postal code. Flat Rate Boxes are available that can filled up to 5KG! Buy more for less shipping costs

    Your Creative Escapes - Spring Edition

    April 16th from 7-9pm and April 17th from 8am to 8pm.
    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 CDN which includes:
    • TWO stamp sets - Butterfly Brilliance (a brand new stamp set that will be in the Annual Catalogue that goes live in May) and Many Messages
    • 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 additional prizes at the end of the day.
    • If you already own the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set, you can substitute another stampset ($23 value)
    • If you already own the Many Messages stamp set, you can substitute another stampset ($30 value).
    Add on Options
    • Raffle Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $13 (CDN)
    • Messages Dies (coordinates with the Many Messages stamp set) $51.00
    • Butterfly Dies $66.50 (coordinates with the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set)
    • Butterfly Brilliance Collection $94.00 - includes Brilliant Wings Dies, Butterfly Bijou 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper and Natural Touch Specialty Paper (will be cut to 6" x 12" if mailing is required)
    Registration will open tomorrow night. I'll post the link for registration as soon as it is available!

    Dandy Garden Mega Tutorial


    I'm excited to announce the Dandy Garden Mega Tutorial! The tutorial contains 62 projects featuring the Dandy Garden Product Suite created by Demonstrators around the World! It is amazing! Get yours for FREE by placing an order of $65 or more during January or February (Canadian residents only) or purchase it for $30 CDN.

    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
  • Check out my Tutorials for Sale 
  • Check out my Upcoming Events
  • Buy Retired Stampin' Up! Products (Canadian Residents Only)
  • Register for Your Creativity Awaits - March Kit
  • Supply List


    Festive Friday #0078 - International Women's Day

    Friday, 19 February 2021

    It's time for another Festive Friday Challenge!  Every second Friday we post a challenge for you with a specific theme and a 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.

    This week’s challenge #FF0078 is International Women's Day. Your goal is to simply use three or more items from the inspiration list on your project and link up! #festivefridaychallenge  At Festive Friday, you do not need to actually celebrate the occasion. I hope you’ll make a card, scrapbook page or 3-D project and join us. You don’t need a blog to enter Festive Friday. Check out this link on how you can play along with this challenge. If you want help entering, please email me at stampinwithmelva@gmail.com and I’d be happy to help you! 


    For today's challenge I selected flowers, fun fold and female sentiment to create this beautiful card featuring the Hydrangea Haven Bundle.  This is one of my favourite products from the new catalogue.  I just love making these pretty flowers!  I hope you will join us in our challenge this week. I can’t wait to see what YOU create.



    Instructions

    1. Cut Gorgeous Grape cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half to form card base.
    2. Cut out circle on front flap approximately 3/4" from the top using the largest circle from the Layering Circles dies.
    3. Emboss the front flap using the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder
    4. Cut Basic White cardstock 5 1/4" x 8 1/4" and fold in half to form card base.  This will form the inside of the card.  The fold will be on the right hand side and the card will open from left to right.
    5. Stamp the flower image using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on the front of the inside of the card (remember, the front has the fold on the right hand side).  The flower should be in the centre of the circle when placed inside of the Gorgeous Grape card base.
    6. Stamp the leaves using Old Olive
    7. Stamp the flower using Gorgeous Grape (stamped off)
    8. Cut out 12-14 petals and adhere them to the flower using Glue Dots.
    9. On the inside of the Basic White cardbase, stamp the sentiment and the small flower image in the bottom right corner using Gorgeous Grape ink.
    10. Adhere the Basic White card base to the inside of the card using Stampin' Seal.
    11. Cut out Highland Heather cardstock 1" x 4 1/4"
    12. Cut out Basic White cardstock 3/4" x 4 1/4"
    13. Stamp sentiment on right hand side of the Basic White piece using Gorgeous Grape ink.
    14. Adhere to the Highland Heather cardstock using Stampin' Seal.
    15. Adhere to the card base using Dimensionals.
    16. Tie a small bow using Gorgeous Grape ribbon and adhere to sentiment label using a Glue Dot.



    You can order all of the products you need to make this card from my Online Store!  Check out the Supply List at the bottom of this post.  You'll earn Sale-a-Bration rewards on your purchases!  That means for every $60 CDN you spend (before shipping and taxes), you choose a free product from the Sale-a-Bration Brochure.  There are 2 different level of free products - Level 1 - available with a $60 CDN purchase or Level 2 - available with a $120 CDN purchase.  When you spend $120 CDN, you can choose either 1 Level 2 reward or 2 Level 1 rewards!  Your choice!! 

    For more inspiration, be sure to visit the rest of the  Festive Friday Challenge Design team.

    Ann Schach

    Beth McCullough

    Sharon Hashimoto Burkert

    Melanie Hungerford

    Helen Jennings

    Stephanie Lanzalotto

    Melva Peters

    Judy Rozema

    Shopping with Me!

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

    Use the following links to PDF copies of the catalogues:

    Please be sure to use the current Host Code RP9U27ZJ 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!

    Dandy Garden Mega Tutorial


    I'm excited to announce the Dandy Garden Mega Tutorial! The tutorial contains 62 projects featuring the Dandy Garden Product Suite created by Demonstrators around the World! It is amazing! Get yours for FREE by placing an order of $65 or more during January or February (Canadian residents only) or purchase it for $30 CDN.

    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
  • Check out my Tutorials for Sale 
  • Check out my Upcoming Events
  • Buy Retired Stampin' Up! Products (Canadian Residents Only)
  • Register for Your Creativity Awaits - March Kit
  • Supply List

    Spring Themed Corner Bouquet Birthday

    Thursday, 18 February 2021


    My card today reminds me of spring so I thought it was perfect to share in this "Spring Themed" Blog Hop.  I used my Stampin' Write Markers to colour the Corner Bouquet stamp on this card.  I love this technique but I don't use it very often.  I think I'll have to do it more!  It does work best with rubber stamps and not photopolymer stamps.



    Instructions

    1. Cut Blackberry Bliss cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half to form card base.
    2. Cut Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper 4" x 5 1/4 and adhere to card base using Stampin' Seal
    3. Cut Blackberry Bliss cardstock 3 5/8" x 3 5/8"
    4. Cut Basic White cardstock 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
    5. Using different colours of Stampin' Write Markers, colour the stamp.  Once finished "Huff" on the stamp - that add some moisture to the ink with your breath.
    6. Stamp the image.
    7. Repeat this with the sentiment
    8. Adhere to the Blackberry Bliss cardstock using Stampin' Seal
    9. Adhere to the card base using Dimensionals.
    10. Adhere 3 Pastel Pearls to the flowers
    Check out the amazing designs in the blog hop:
     

    Shopping with Me!

    If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  Don't forget the Corner Bouquet stampset and Oh So Ombre are only available during Sale-a-Bration which ends on Feb 28th! You don't want to miss out!

    Use the following links to PDF copies of the catalogues:

    Please be sure to use the current Host Code RP9U27ZJ 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!


    Dandy Garden Mega Tutorial


    I'm excited to announce the Dandy Garden Mega Tutorial! The tutorial contains 62 projects featuring the Dandy Garden Product Suite created by Demonstrators around the World! It is amazing! Get yours for FREE by placing an order of $65 or more during January or February (Canadian residents only) or purchase it for $30 CDN.

    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
  • Check out my Tutorials for Sale 
  • Check out my Upcoming Events
  • Buy Retired Stampin' Up! Products (Canadian Residents Only)
  • Register for Your Creativity Awaits - March Kit

  • Supply List

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