MAKE IT- MAIL IT - New Hues of Happiness Suite Sneak Peek!

 Good morning, everyone!

I hope everyone had a pleasant Easter weekend. The weather here in the Ozarks was wet and dreary. I did have nice weather for errands on Saturday so I can't complain. 

I can't show you much about the Hues of Happiness Suite coming in the new catalog launching May 3rd!

Florals from Hues of Happiness Suite

I fell in love with this suite for a couple of reasons. The main one was they have roses that actually look like roses - both the classic and old fashioned roses. I was thrilled to see the Happiness Abounds Bundle as well as the papers on the pre-order.

NOTE: This set is not available to order until the catalog goes live on May 3, 2023... that's only a few short days away!

I started with this card I found on Pinterest several years ago as my inspiration:

Here's the card I made using the Hues of Happines DSP and Happiness Abounds Bundle:

You can see the walk-through video of how this card came together on my YOUTUBE channel.

RECIPE:

See Diagram above for corresponding letters:

Card Base - 4.25" x 5.5"

Mossy Medow Mat - 4" x 5.25"

B - 2" x 2-3/4"

C - 1-3/4" x 2-3/4"

D - 2-1/2" x 2-1/8"

E - 2-1/8" x 1-1/4"

PRODUCTS USED:

Melon Mambo cardbase

Melon Mambo Ink

Real Red Ink

Mossy Meadow cardstock

Sponge Dauber

Classic Matte dots

Wink of Stella

SCRAPBOOK SATURDAY - Pocket Layout - Flowering Fields

 Good morning, everyone!

We have a beautiful, sunny day in the Ozarks. The 60s* in the forcast for today is a big change from the freeze warning we had last night. As Bob said, we'll probably go from freezing cold to super hot temps - just as in past years. I am just anxious to get out in the garden. 

I'm continuing my series with the Flowering Tulips Bundle and the Flowering Fields DSP today by getting back in the swing of Scrapbook Saturday.  I'll leave a complete product list down below. Heres the layout:

I've used a 2 over 1 and a 1 over 2 layout. This creates a flow and balance. The layout provides room for at least three pictures (possibly a 4th) as well a journaling space. 

I stamped 2 of the tulips and leaves from the Flowering Tulips stamp set to add as an element and help anchor 2.5" x 3.5" photos. I still need to search Adrian's flashdrive and find those. I'm just not a fan of showing my grandchildren's photos on the internet. 

For a quick back story:

When Sue moved back home about fourteen years ago while she got her feet underneath her again, Adrian was approximately 18 months old. That was the first spring in our forever home and I'd planted tulips along the west fence the previous fall. The tulips all came up, creating a beautiful strip of color along the fence. I have pictures of Adrian squating in the grass, with her nose deep in a pinkish/ red tulip she had just plucked. Her first ever picking of a flower. I think that was the moment my precious granddaughter connected with Mother Earth. I knew when I decided to do scrapbook layouts with Flowering Tulips and Flowering Fields, this layout would be for her. 

Here's a list/ link to the products I used in this layout:

Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Flowering Tulips 

Variety Pack 6'x 8" pocket pages

Basic Black 6" x 8" album

Basic White cardstock

Flirty Flamingo ink

Pear Pizzazz ink

Water Painters

Wink of Stella

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Mini Glue Dots

Paper Snips

When I find those pictures, I'll share one in a future post.

Creative Blessings

~Kelly

STAMPIN' UP! AND CHANGES TO MY BLOG

 Good morning, everyone!

I know it's been awhile. I had to take some time to decide which direction I needed to go. Namely, was I staying with Stampin' Up! or would I be leaving my demo status behind to 'broaden my creativity'.

By the time I got direction, Bob and I came down with a horrendous stomach flu that lasted 7 days... as in a good 3-4 or truly being sick then another 3 days to gain strength to do anything again. Bob even took a couple extra days before going back to work.. something he NEVER does. He went bck to work on Thursday, and me being a day behind him, was Friday before I felt up to leaving the house. 

If you've not heard, Stampin' Up! is really enforcing the 'compliance' issue.... meaning we can't use affiliate links, be on other design teams, or promote other companies in any way. Our focus has to be solely on Stampin' Up! Now, I can see where they are coming from but I also don't think that should apply to Hobby Dems... those of us who just join for the product discount... not to build a business. 

I spend a lot of time and money with Spectrum Art Creations. I've done haul videos and shown what I make with some of the things I've purchased. I always link back to their website. Sadly, I can't do that any longer. Oh... I'm still buying! LOL I just can't link to their store or YouTube channel.

I was also on the Design Team for Dear Julie Julie. I love a lot of her digitals and was finally getting back on track with featuring items I made with them each week. I've had to drop my design team status.

Don't get me wrong!  If you want to do Stampin' Up! as a business... then this is a great company and I'll help anyone I can build their business. But if you just want the discount, as long as you have a contract with Stampin' Up! you can't promote other companies/ products. 

I've also heard the questions - how does 'so and so' get away with it. I can't answer that question and it's none of my bees wax. I can only answer about ME.

Okay... so "why did you make the choice to stay with Stampin' Up!"?  might be the question I'm hearing?

First and foremost, I do love Stampin' Up! product. Do I intend to make it a career? No... more like a side hustle and for the 25% discount on the products I love.  I also have 1 team member in my downline. Rhonda DOES want to make this a business. If I drop, she will no longer have someone in her corner to help train her. Mind you, I've learned a lot from her, too. Neither of us were trained by the upline I signed under. 

So, I'm giving this a year. I'm training Rhonda while training myself and giving Stampin' Up! a fair shake. Really walk the business. 

I've set up my demonstrator website - or DBWS - with Stampin' Up! This will allow me to direct-link products and promotions directly to my account so that potential customers won't have to search for me.  You'll find my website HERE

I have a calendar set up so you'll know when I'm posting here and/ or to YouTube. You'll also find my group on FB. I'm trying to get better about posting to FB though I still don't like the platform. 

I was supposed to have a card on YouTube today but I'm fighting with iMovie about uploading videos. I hope to have that fixed in the next day or two.

In the meantime, Stampin' Up! has an awesome special going on!  20% off select product bundles as well as the Mini Stamp n Cut embossing machine! I have a couple of the sets and just ordered a couple more as well as the Stamp n Cut. Y'all know I love my Tim Holtz sidekick but the mini Stamp n Cut is just a bit wider ... closer to a 2.5" plate I believe.  I'll be doing a video - hopefully tomorrow, showing the flyer. In the mean time, if you'd like a copy emailed to you, just leave me a comment with your email address down below. 

That's where I'm at for now.  I'll be back tomorrow to fill you in on the 'direction' my business will be taking. I'm not just about cards! Wait til you see...  in the mean time...

Creative Blessings

~Kelly

WORLD CARDMAKING DAY 2021 - #WCMD2021

 Good morning, friends!

On future Saturdays I will be posting scrapbook layouts, ideas for Scrapbook Saturday. However, since today is World Cardmaking Day and we are celebrating all around the world, I wanted to share my cardmaking video with you.

I was inspired by a video from Jennifer McGuire. 

I've always wanted to make a flip card but thought I needed a special die. Not true! If you have layering circle dies from Stampin' Up! you can make this card, too.

Here's the VIDEO LINK to how I made this card - complete with supply list and measurements.

I'll be back here tomorrow for Sympathy Sunday!

Creative Blessings

~ Kelly