After a horrid week last week, I'm finally getting into the flow. I'll be posting about the issue last week on tomorrow's WOYWW blog.
Today, I'm kicking off six weeks of Share the Love. While that is the title of the series, I may use papers other than the Share The Love 6x6 DSP (Stampin' Up! 2017 spring)
Each tag will be 2.5 x 5 using the Heavy Weight cardstock from Ollie's as the base. I'm also only using items from my stash.
Week 1:
You can see how this tag came together on today's video:
I finally got to sit and make a card - three actually, but I can't show you the other design until April. Just felt good to create again.
I had a lot going on yesterday, mostly author stuff, but I wanted to get a card up so while I had the Nesting Scalloped Circle dies out from Stampin' Up! I had an idea.
I pulled out the paper pack from Stampin' Up! called Everyday Enchantment (retired):
I had these strips left over from cutting the samples:
Picture taken after I had cut the circles
You could use different sizes of circle punches - or any shape really. I used the Layering Circle dies from Stampin' Up! I cut out a variety of sizes of the plain circles, though you could add scalloped for added interest.
Place the circles randomly on the card base, allowing some to hang off the edge. You can come back and trim them later. Here's the card:
I did use one of the scallops for a mat. The Hello is from October 2016 Paper Pumpkin. I cut the scalloped circle from Poppy Parade cardstock. The sentiment is glued to the scallop then the whole thing was added with dimensionals to bring it up a bit.
That striped paper on the right hand side... I used a 4.25x1.25 strip on the bottom of the inside of the card. I'm trying to get better about decorating the inside ;-)
That's it for me today. I'll be back Wednesday for What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday (WOYWW). I left on a Me Day last week and totally space playing along. Missed visiting with everyone!
It's been a crazy 4 months! I am so ready to slide into 2023. How are y'all doin' out there?
I offered to co-host a collab back in September and things haven't stopped moving since.
This collab was with Brian Dickey @ B&D Crafts & More (see him on FB, IG and YouTube). He is also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. The idea was to post a video every week from the second Sunday in September up through last Sunday - December 18th, related to Christmas. The final project took me a lot longer than I'd anticipated so posted the final video last night.
I chose to work with an older 6x6 paper pad from Stampin' Up! called NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS For my projects I used the 6x6 paper pad and various 6x6 One Sheet Wonder sketches. One week I'd take a sketch and make cards. The next week, I'd work with the same sketch and make junk journal elements. (You'll see them in the video later in the post).
I wound up with 25 Christmas cards:
Links to all of the One Sheet Wonder templates are linked in the description box of the videos. You'll find the playlist HERE.
I combined most of the elements with others that I made from the remaining papers to make a 3-signature journal. Here's the final Flip-Through video with some important news about what's coming up on my channel:
I'm back to normal in here January 1st. I hope you were patient while I went nuts over here LOL. I'm fine, just took a lot of time off and spent lots of it with Bob.
P.S. He has since put me on a work schedule. LOL No more fluffing off when he's home. I work 9-5 or 10-6 four days a week except for his first and last weekend home. My plan is to have the content up ahead of those off-days.
I will be back on Monday, December 26th with a bit of what to expect in 2023. In the mean time...
I took time to play last night so this post AND the coordinating video would go up on time.
As I sat thinking about what card to make for today I realized I wanted a card to go with each of the bee journal packages going in the mail later this week.
As I was pulled items I knew I wanted to use for the card, this sketch was in the front of my sketch file box. I could almost hear it say 'pick me - pick me!' So I did. LOL
I don't know where the sketch originated. Please ignore the grid lines in the back. LOL That was from the sketch.
Here is the card:
I used Basic Black for the card base and cut the woodgrain mat from a piece of the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper I've been using for the journal.
The mat is cut to 4" x 5-1/4"
I used the Layering Circles die set from Stampin' Up! The larger circle was cut from Bumble Bee cardstock using the 2" circle. The other 4 circles were cut from scraps of the Heart & Home DSP using the 1-1/4" circle
I used the Message Dies (Retired SU) to cut the sentiment. You can see how that was done in the video. Easy enough to modify if you don't have that die.
You can use any small sentiment. I used the 'hello' from the August Paper Pumpkin kit, It's what I had handy.
I finally got to work on my July card chicks kit this morning. Mostly, because if I didn't get it done for this post, I feared the envelope disappearing in the chaos again.
Roxie was our hostess for July. She picked up the following stamp set (not the die as show) at a stamp convention. She dug through 5 tubs of stamps to make sure she had enough sets for each of us to have one.
On a search for an image of the stamp set, I found this on Ebay -- which includes the coordinating die.
As is our 'rules' Roxie included everything we needed to make the card. We can add a card base as well as any tools such as die cutting/ embossing folders/ ink to make our card. Everything except the stamp set was from Stampin' Up! The only thing I added was to die cut out the center of the sun, ink and adhesives. I used Bumble Bee and Mango Melody inks.
I used the provided ribbon to hide where I seamed the two dsps but then I cut a length of ribbon in half so that it was narrower to tie on to the full length. I felt at the original width it overpowered the card. The narrow piece also provides balance for the bee, which was part of our kit.
I'll be back tomorrow for WOYWW and will link the Premiere video on Friday. Then I will be hit or miss as Bob comes home tomorrow and is only home for two weeks this trip.
I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July. Bob and I just chilled around the house watching TV, playing cards - our usual time together.
You'll see a theme on the blog this week. LOL
Today I'm playing with CAROLING MICE - an adorable stamp set that can be purchased for $13 using your host rewards. I paired the single mouse image with a sentiment from CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER from our Annual Catalog (pg 45)
For paper, I chose RINGS OF LOVE DSP - FREE in the Sale A Bration catalog when your purchase $50 from any of our current catalogs and/ or clearance line.
There is a lovely water-marked paper that lends itself to a snowy night time background. Find the spot that is perfect for direct-stamping and you have an easy card.
I stamped the mouse in Basic Gray, colored him with Stampin' Blends then fussy cut him out. I used Dk/ Lt Cherry Cobbler, Dk/ Lt Shaded Spruce, Lt. Smokey Slate, Lt. Pink Pirouette and a blender pen. on both the mouse and the lamp post bow.
I stamped the lampost in momento tuxedo black, colored all the black with a black GLAZE 3D pen. The light is colored with a yellow GLAZE 3D. I also went over the bow and the light with SU Shimmer Crystal Effects. Both items are raised up on dimensionals.
For the snow drift, I cut a shape from Basic White then dusted with Crystal stickles. Not super crazy about the pink but I tried using the new Stampin' Up! puffy paint and it was way too runny. Just glad I tried the puff paint before I glued the snow drift into place. I wound up cutting a new one.
I'll do something different with the snowdrift on the other nine when I get my work table back in shape and have room besides the filming table to work.
Tomorrow, I have the June Card Chicks card then Wednesday, I'll be here with WOYWW - showing off my semi-clean work table. The rest of the office is stripped out this week so I can clean the carpet before putting furniture back in place. Then the big job of cataloging paper & stamps begins as I shift my space away from Stampin' Up! and back to ALL of my toys!
Are you ready for Christmas? Let's get those cards made & ready to mail!
First note, there will not be a Sympathy Sunday Post or a Make It-Mail It on Monday. I am out of town on a business trip. Bob is holding down the fort & taking care of critters.
Bob got home Thursday afternoon about 1 p.m. and I left at 3. I need to spend a few days with him next week.
Today, I chose to play with HE'S THE MAN Specialty Designer Series paper from Stampin' Up! They haven't showcased die-cuts in their paper packs in a very long time. I've also noticed a slight nod back to scrapbooking in some of the samples in the All Occasions catalog.
Notice the top left corner. There are two sheets of die-cuts in this designer series paper pack. Making putting a 2-pg layoug together super quick.
Here are my pages:
I used Sahara Sand cardstock as my base. One was 12x12 and the other was about 11x12. I cut the 12x12 to match then created borders on either side to make them a balanced 12 x 12.
I added Pacific Point to pull out Adrian's shirt and the Crushed Curry to the garden shed in the background as well as a couple of the die cut elements I used.
Bit rainy, gloomy in nthe Ozarks this morning but I'm finally feeling productive.
I'm kicking off a new series called Make It - Mail It Monday.
How many cards have we all made over the years that are sitting in a box yet to bring someone joy? I know I have a lot of them!
While not all of my blog posts will link to YouTube and vice versa, this one will be covered on both channels. Here I will share the product links and dimensions for the cards I'm making on my YouTube Channel. However, today is a bit different.
I rearranged the stamping corner to accomodate strictly Stampin' Up! stuff. In the process, I put my Akron camera mount too far back on the filming/ crafting table and I just could not get things in frame. After three attempts, today is just a show and tell on the video but the dimensions and product links are here, as will be the normal.
I know I've not been here as regularly as I'd like. I do apologiz. I am laying a new posting plan for the new year.
For now, I'm just enjoying Bob being home and the holidays. He will be gone for Christmas and New Years so the next two weeks are all about him.
I did get two cards made from the kit sent to us this month by Sue Brandon
Sue sent us the following:
Stampin' Up! items:
DSP - Snowflake Splendor, Blue adhesive backed Gems, Highland Heather & Balmy Blue Snowflake dies, Pool Party Sheer Ribbon
From her Stash:
snowflake brade, silver & blue glitter die cuts
The first card I made is a shaker card. I saw the opening of the mat as well as the snowflake die cuts and knew that's what I wanted to do.
I let the large blue glitter snowflake be the focus of my second card
I stamped a Christmas greeting on the inside of each card.
I'm trying to find a balance between working the Stampin' Up! and playing with my own toys. Please be patient while I lay the foundation for an awesome 2022!
I've decided since I'm still an active Stampin' Up! demonstrator I'm coming out of the corner to build my business back up. With Bob due to retire in less than two years, I really need to work my diversified platforms:
* Stampin' Up!
* Etsy shop
* Book writing.
A lot of work ahead for sure but once I get all the cars connected, the train should run rather smoothly. There will always be disjoints in the track but I'm determined.
So here we go!
You'll notice new additions to the sidebar over the next few days. I'm dedicating 2-3 hours per day on Stampin' Up! The biggest news is the launch TODAY of the new 'Holiday' mini catalog as well as our first ever 'Holiday' Sale - A - Bration catalog.
The Mini will run from today (August 3, 2021) through January 3, 2022. Keep in mind corporate is closed over the Christmas and New Years holidays so shopping before the end of December is a much better time-line. Also, things do sell out quickly in the first few weeks. So plan now to join me in the Holiday Crafting Spirit!
The Sale A Bration runs through September 30th.
If you're not familiar with SAB, that is a small catalog of FREE items you may choose - 1 for every $50 in product from the mini catalog, the Annual Catalog and the clearance rack.
I placed a pre-order last week. You can see that video below:
Because there only certain items we can put on our pre-order, I had to wait and place my big order this morning when the catalogs went viral to the world. I probably spent too much but I wanted to have products on hand to share with you.
I have also learned from past experience that SAB items especially sell out or go on back order FAST and I've lost out on some things I've wanted. I didn't want to take that chance this time around. Please note that three items in the SAB are While Supplies Last:
156629 - Be Dazzling 6x6 DSP
156600 Sheep Dies
156618 Summer Shadows Dies
The Sheep Dies coordinate with 156691 - Counting Sheep stamp set
And the Summer Shadows Dies coordinate with 155783 -Shaded Summer on pag 75 of the Annual Cat.
I recommend placing your order within the next day or two if you want either of those items.
To help you out, I'm offering a HOSTESS CODE through Thursday August 12th.
Place a minimum $50 order with me by that date and receive:
Remember - if your order is going to be $150 or more place an individual order WITHOUT the hostess code. At the $150+ mark you are entitled to hostess rewards. If you need my assistance, email me - KellyH@artlover.com or DM me on IG on KellysCreativeDreams
As you'll see in the video, one of the first things I ordered was the Penguin Place bundle as well as the Penquin Playmates DSP. This little guy said hello from the very first sheet I looked at and have to give him his own card:
I will be featuring the Penguin Place and Penguin Playmates all week on my YouTube Channel.
Thursday August 5th - Case on the 5th - case someone else's card
Tuesday August 10th - 10 on the 10th - 10 Chrsitmas cards
I hope you'll come play along!
If you've ever thought about joining Stampin' Up! - even if just for the discount, now is the Perfect Time! You can join my Creative Dreamers team (if you're in the US)
Your kit includes:
$125 in the Product OF YOUR CHOICE - choose what you want to work with
1 FREE Bundle from the Holiday Mini - OF YOUR CHOICE
FREE SHIPPING!
All for $99+tax
Thanks for allowing me this indulgence today. I'm off to write my Business Goals for the Holiday season!
Yep, I'm coming in on a Saturday. I want to go back to Stampin' Up! Saturdays. I'm combining today's with the 10 on the 10th collab on YouTube. I'm not actually a part of the collab but I've been playing along to get my stash of Christmas cards ready to go. I do not want to be like last year and not have cards to send.
I tried to choose products that are still available in the catalog, even though the Heart Warming Hugs DSP was in the 2020 Holiday catalog. I have a reason so hang with me... lol
Here's the card I have for you today:
I was inspired by THIS CARD from Wanda Pettijohn at starlightstamper.
I used the Heartwarming Hugs DSP. If you loved that paper as much as I did last year, you're going to be excited to know we are getting it back in the Holiday Catalog!!!!
It's going to take me a bit to get back on track here so please be patient. I'm working on the SU, filming corner this weekend so I can get things organized.
If you've not watched my UGLY TRUTH video, take a peek. I have 3 boxes of SU stuff to unpack/ put away and a pre-order from the Holiday/ Sale A Brations that will be here next week.
Today's card is a week late. Mostly because the new challenge wouldn't post until today and I needed to get some cards/posts done up ahead of time. This card is going in the mail this morning for last week's recipient. You can read her (their) story HERE.
For extra's we were given this BINGO card. I went right across the top row.
I randomly selected this sketch:
Here's the card I made:
I used the Attic Boutique DSP (retired SU). the three flowers in the top corner of the small mat are from Bloom & Grow (SU Current). For my sparkle, I added Wink of Stella to those three die cut flowers.
I was so involved over the weekend trying to get the new paper storage unit in order, I didn't take time to do any creating. My Stampin' UP! pre-order arrives today and I wanted to be able to put stuff away straight out of the box.
This is 'before' paper. I finally finished re-labeling everything this morning. What you see on the shelf so far is the 12x12 SU cardstock. That is now on the shelf above and that shelf has all of the 8.5x11 cardstock. I should be able to post a completed phone on Wednesday for WOYWW.
I can tell you that I've used my Curly Label punch A LOT! making all new labels for everything so there will be plenty of negative pieces to put in the art journal. I hope to have a fresh page up for you next week.
