Well, we got about five inches of Snow in Midland, Michigan last night and now we are expected to have some occasional light rain throughout the day. Our high temp for the today is 37F with a low of 24F for tonight. The winds are WSW at 10 to 20mph.
We didn't have a very good day yesterday. My Brother-in-law is in the hospital with chest pains and we don't have any updates so far which makes me a wreck and always the Worry Wart. My Dad always said that I was the Worry Wart of the family. And, of course, you can't go to the hospital to see him because of the pandemic. And, on top of that, Randy's Uncle's Wife passed away. So, the year 2020 is still raising havoc in our lives along with everything else that's happened this year. As if surviving two major surgeries for me and one for my Hubby wasn't enough!!! I guess I'm continuing with my Pitty Party from yesterday so let's go ahead and lighten this up!!!
My share for today is two Cards that my Great Lakes Demographic Demonstrator Manager, Shannon West, designed and shared with us at our virtual OnStage Event. Shannon used the new Stampin' Up! Blending Brushes and the Floating & Fluttering Stamp Set and the coordinating Fluttering Dies. Let's take a look:
My Card Base and Card Front Panel are Smoky Slate Cardstock. Shannon didn't provide the dimensions of the Card Front Panel. So, what I did, was to trim out a Panel of Smoky Slate Cardstock to measure 4-1/4" x 5-1/2". I then trimmed off 1/2" from the bottom side to the top corner of the Panel. Then I trimmed off the bottom right corner 1/2" to 1/4" on the left corner. I hope I got that right.
I adhered my Card Front Panel to my Card Base with Mono Multi Purpose Glue.
I absolutely LOVE the Layout of Shannon's Card!!! I hope I got my measurements right!!!
I trimmed out a Panel of Whisper White Cardstock to measure 3" x 4".
Using the new Floating & Fluttering Stamp Set, I stamped the Cluster of Butterflies/Stems in Memento Black Ink several times arranging them into a Collage. And, there's a coordinating die for the Cluster of Butterflies/Stems Stamp plus more. Yay!!!
And, this is SO GREAT...I used Stampin' Up!'s new Blending Brushes to apply my Ink to my Collage. I highly recommend these brushes and I don't think that I will ever use a Sponge or Sponge Dauber ever again!!! Well, maybe a Dauber to apply Ink in Circles or the Center of a Flower or.... Anyways, that's how much I LOVE the new Blending Brushes.
So, I started with So Saffron Ink and blended the whole Panel as Shannon did.
I then blended Crushed Curry Ink around the Bottom and Right Side and a little in between, again, as Shannon did.
I adhered my Panel to my Card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
Using the Coordinating Fluttering Dies, I die cut out one Solid Butterfly and three Detail Butterflies from Whisper White Cardstock.
I adhered one Butterfly under the top left corner and one under the bottom right corner with Mono Multi Purpose Glue in the center of the body of the Butterfly only allowing one wing to be free of adhesive.
I adhered the last Detail Butterfly to the last Solid Butterfly with Mono Multi Purpose Glue in the Center of the Body of the Butterfly only. I then adhered the Butterfly to the Card with a skinny strip of Stampin' Dimensional.
Using the Thoughts & Prayers Stamp Set (Retired), I stamped my Saying onto So Saffron Cardstock and die cut it out with the new Messages Die. I also die cut out a tiny Flower.
(The new Many Messages Stamp Set is one solid stamp with 23 phrases and images on it and the Coordinating Messages Die is one die that die cuts out all 23 phrases and images in one pass on the new Stampin' Up! Cut & Emboss Machine.) Shannon refers to the Cut & Emboss Machine as the 'BOSS'...and I totally agree. LOVE!!!
I adhered my Saying and the Little Flower to my Card with Mono Multi Purpose Glue.
For the inside of my Card, I blended some So Saffron Ink in the center of the Card.
I stamped my Saying and used the Messages Die to die cut it out. I also die cut out another tiny Flower.
I adhered it to the inside of my Card with Mono Multi Purpose Glue.
For this Card, I did mostly the same except.
I adhered my Card Front Panel with Stampin' Dimensionals.
I used Blushing Bride and Flirty Flamingo Inks to Blend my Panel. I adhered my Panel with Mono Multi Purpose Glue.
Using the new Messages Die, I die cut out a Label from Flirty Flamingo Cardstock.
Using the New Many Messages Stamp Set, I stamped my Saying in Memento Black Ink onto a scrap of Whisper White Cardstock.
I adhered the Saying to my Label and adhered it to my Card with Mono Multi Purpose Glue.
I used my new Blending Brushes to Blend Blushing Bride Ink to the center of the inside of my Card.
I stamped another Saying and adhered it to the inside of my Card.
I'm glad I could end my Blog Post with a Happy Card!!!
Tell someone you LOVE them and/or give someone an AIR HUG today!!!
Have a Blessed Day!!!
If you have any questions about ordering or want instructions to make any of my Cards and/or Projects, please e-mail my at dodge3670 at aol dot com. I will no longer be putting the exact instructions on my blog posts.
If you leave a comment in the comment section, I cannot respond back to you as I would need your e-mail address. I can leave a reply to your comment on the actual blog post; but, I cannot contact you without an e-mail address.
Thank you so much and I'm sorry for any inconvenience.
I'm so glad that all of you, my blog followers, understand about giving credit where credit is due. It has been a real honor and a pleasure to help out everyone that has e-mailed me for the instructions for my designs.
It is also fun to get to know everyone that is e-mailing to me. If I can help in any way, please let me know by e-mail dodge3670 at aol dot com. I will try to respond within the next 1-3 days of your e-mail.
Wishing you all a Sunny Day!!!
Blessings
Lynn
Mini Occasions Catalog Coming Soon!
Sale-A-Bration Coming Soon!
CURVY CELEBRATIONS
Celebrate with curvy stamps, dies and more! Designed for a variety of special occasions, the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind crafts. Don’t let stress steal your spirit—get ahead and order this exclusive bundle for a festive and frenzy-free season!
The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle will be available for demonstrators beginning 1 October. The customer sales period runs 3 November 2020–4 January 2021.
ITEM | DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
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154430 | QUITE CURVY PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET*Early-release product from January–June 2021 Mini Catalog; not available as separate purchase for customers. Add curvy stamped accents to your crafts with the Quite Curvy Stamp Set! - 12 photopolymer stamps
- Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, d, h, i
- Coordinates with the Curvy Dies
| $17.00 USD/$23.00 CAD |
154319 | CURVY DIES*Early-release product from JJ21; not available as separate purchase for customers. Use the Curvy Dies to create dynamic, curvy borders and edges and add visual appeal to your papercrafting projects! - 10 dies
- Largest die: 5-1/4" x 1-1/2" (13.3 x 3.8 cm)
- Use with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
| $29.00 USD/$39.00 CAD |
156228 | QUITE CURVY BUNDLE*†Includes the Quite Curvy Photopolymer Stamp Set and Curvy Dies; early-release bundle from JJ21 available during the Curvy Celebrations promotion. The Quite Curvy Bundle includes the Quite Curvy Stamp Set and the Curvy Dies. See details above. | $41.25 USD/$55.75 CAD |
155364 | CURVY CHRISTMAS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET*†Exclusive stamp set; available only during the Curvy Celebrations promotion. Create one-of-a-kind Christmas crafts with the Curvy Christmas Stamp Set! - 13 photopolymer stamps
- Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, f, h
- Coordinates with the Curvy Dies
- Perfect for Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day
| $21.00 USD/$29.00 CAD |
155969 | CLASSIC CHRISTMAS 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER*†Exclusive Designer Series Paper; avaialable only during the Curvy Celebrations promotion. Add a festive touch to your seasonal projects with the Classic Christmas 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper. - 48 sheets of double-sided patterned paper; 4 each of 12 designs
- 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
- Acid free
- Lignin free
- Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Shaded Spruce
| $11.50 USD/$15.75 CAD |
158396 | QUITE CURVY VARIETY BUNDLEIncludes the Quite Curvy Bundle, the Curvy Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set, and the Classic Christmas Designer Series Paper at a 10% discount. Create versatile and innovative crafts with the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle! The bundle includes the following products at a 10% discount: - Quite Curvy Stamp Set
- Curvy Dies
- Curvy Christmas Stamp Set
- Classic Christmas 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper
| $70.50 USD/$96.00 CAD |
*Available for demonstrator purchase separate from the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle, without the 10% discount.
†Available for customer purchase separate from the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle, without the 10% discount.
2020 Mini Holiday Catalog Ends January 4th2020-2021 Annual Catalog
If you are interested in purchasing Stampin' Up products, you can order from me on-line at www.stampinup.com and please choose me, Lynn Gauthier, as your Demonstrator.
January Paper Pumpkin Sending Hearts
ABOUT THE JANUARY KIT
- Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes.
- Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
- Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
- Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, white
- ABOUT THE ADD-ON
- Add-on contains 20 printed mini boxes and 24 die-cut decorative pieces and sentiment labels.
- Item number: 156842
- Price: $8 USD/$11 CAD
- Available 1 January, while supplies last!
ADD-ON ORDERING INFORMATION
Purchase the Little Love Boxes add-on to the Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit on stampinup.com, or by placing an order through a demonstrator. The add-on will be available starting 1 January, while supplies last. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order the add-on.
- Little Love Boxes (156842)
- $8 USD | $11 CAD
Note: Add-on is not included in January’s Paper Pumpkin subscription. It must be purchased through a separate order.
If you would like to order Paper Pumpkin, please click on the link below and please choose me, Lynn Gauthier, as your Demonstrator.
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STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS PRODUCT LINE COMING!!!
Personal Note: I received my Cut & Emboss Standard Size Machine and I am totally in LOVE with it! It is so much easier for me to turn the handle and, honestly, it is so much more 'smoother'!!! I also LOVE how it folds up for storage!!!
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard Size)
Demonstrator preorder (standard machine only): 4 August 2020
Customer launch (standard machine and replacement plates): 1 September 2020
Details:
- Limit of one machine per demonstrator during the preorder.
- No limits on machines beginning with customer launch on 1 September.
- The standard machine comes with all the plates you need to get started.
- The preorder will not include the replacement plates, but they will be available beginning with the customer launch on 1 September.
- The Magnetic Cutting Plate will be available for both demonstrators and customers to order starting on 1 September.
- The optional Impression Mats will not be available during the demonstrator preorder or by the customer launch; we’ll keep you updated on their availability.
Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
On December 1st, 2020, Demonstrators can Pre-Order the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and its replacement plates in expectation for customer launch date for them soon.
Creating die cuts and embossed designs is easy, thanks to Stampin’ Cut & Emboss! Our die cutting and embossing products do the work so you and customers can have the fun.
Our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines offer multiple die cutting and embossing options for you to share with all types of customers–from beginners to seasoned crafters. Both of our Stampin’ Up!-exclusive machines offer the highest quality and make precise cuts and detailed embossed images every time. They’re also simple to store and easily portable, which makes packing for events a cinch! They come with all the tools needed to get started right away, making it easy for you to have a fantastic die-cutting and embossing experience from the start.
- Durable machines with high-quality results. The solid steel construction frame and
- rubber feet that securely grip the work surface produce crisp, clean, precise cutting and
- beautifully detailed embossing.
- Easy to use. The machines and tools are designed for an intuitive die-cutting and
- embossing experience. For example, all plates are labeled with a number and are color
- coded for easy reference and use when building your sandwich. And just like the name
- suggests, our Magnetic Cutting Plates have fully-magnetic surfaces to make it easy to
- securely position your dies and keep them in place.
- Simple to store. The platforms on both machines fold for space-saving storage and they
- look pretty too–the sleek, clean design suits any crafting space.
- Portable. You can use both machines at home or on the go with their folding platforms
- and ergonomic carrying handles. This makes it easy to showcase the product line in
- your classes and workshops! It’s also convenient for your customers who like to attend
- crops or other crafting get togethers.
PLEASE GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE!
I recently discovered that people are using my cards and/or projects, duplicating them and entering them into challenges, using them for their own card classes and (using them on their blogs as their own creations) - Please give credit where credit is due. My cards and projects are my own creations and are not to be used in challenges, blog hops, card classes or sold at craft shows; etc., for profit. I don't mind if you duplicate my creativity to pass on to family members or friends as gifts or Occasions cards; but, PLEASE be considerate of others creativity! Thank you!