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Fitting Florets by Stampin’ Up

Stampin’ Up is currently offering an online exclusive collection called Fitting Florets. I had so much fun creating and playing with these products! To begin, I took the coordinating colors of cardstock and started cutting frames and shapes. Next, I stamped and colored many of the floral images using my Stampin’ Blend markers. And lastly, I began to put cards together. I was like a kid at Christmas!

Today’s Video

The Fitting Florets Collection is made up of many different products. Take a look at these images to see all of the beautiful things.

The Framed Florets Bundle will actually carry over to the new January – April Mini Catalog. But, the Designer Series Paper, Framed & Festive Stamp Set, and the Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls are only available while supplies last.

More Fitting Florets Cards

The card featured in the video is really nice. However, I think the first card I made with this collection is my favorite. It is the same design used in the video. I simply used different colors. The remaining cards just got easier to make once I started playing! Having many elements cut and ready was the key! Which card is your favorite?

Hopefully, you will find this video and these examples inspiring. That is always my goal! As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative!

Sally

Card Supplies

Basic White Thick Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3bm4BJ1
Gold Foil Sheets: https://bit.ly/3k11SWb
Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
Evening Evergreen Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3gYfYda
Metallics Embossing Powders: http://bit.ly/3V2LRlr
Versamark: https://bit.ly/3p0qQcc
Heat Tool: http://bit.ly/3pyOuze

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Card Measurements

Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Gold Foil Sheet: 3 3/4″ x 5″, Scrap for die cut oval
Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″, Scraps for images
Evening Evergreen Cardstock: Scrap for die cut oval

Wonderful World by Stampin’ Up

Leave a Comment / By Sally McFadden

The Wonderful World Bundle is an amazing gift with purchase offered by Stampin’ Up. You can earn this bundle as a part of Stampin’ Up’s Sale-A-Bration promotion. The bundle consists of Designer Series Paper and a stamp set.

Today’s Video

The images from the stamp set may not appear like much on the case or in the catalog, but WOW do they stamp beautifully! Today I used Blending Brushes, but you could also use our Stampin’ Write Markers to add color to the stamps.

More Wonderful World Cards

Additionally, don’t forget that my inspiration came directly from the catalog. My card doesn’t look just like that one, but it provided an idea to get me started. Remember that the catalog can also be referred to as an idea book!

This bundle can be yours for FREE with a $100 purchase until August 31st or until supplies are gone.

As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative!

Sally

Card Supplies

Garden Green Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3AZTt1a
Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
Beautiful World Bundle: https://bit.ly/3ATJold
Rustic Metallic Dots: https://bit.ly/3ACPDJM
Garden Green Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/2Qvgf9a
Orchid Oasis Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/3Q3mZr4
White 3/4″ Frayed Ribbon: https://bit.ly/3QvfHxF
Brick and Mortar 3D Embossing Folder: https://bit.ly/3DfL7RW
Deckled Rectangles: https://bit.ly/3ArEU4U

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Card Measurements

Garden Green Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White Cardstock: 3 3/4″ x 5″ (Inside) and 4″ x 5 1/4″ (stamping)
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (Inside) and 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
Deckled Rectangles Dies: I used the 4th from the largest die.

Hippest Hippos by Stampin’ Up

Leave a Comment / By Sally McFadden

I am so happy that I chose the Hippest Hippos Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up as my gift with purchase recently. Additionally, I was able to get the coordinating Hippo Dies. They work together to make the happiest cards! And the Silver & Gold Designer Series Paper just pulled everything else together.

Today’s Video

Orchid Oasis is my favorite of the new In Colors. So, I knew that I would be using that color on my card. So Saffron never sees a lot of love and that is why I chose it for my second color. I am not sure why I don’t use it very often!

Stampin’ Up’s Blending Brushes are the perfect tool to lay down color on the Silver & Gold Designer Series Paper. I am often asked how I store and clean my brushes. I have a brush for every color of the rainbow. They are stored in a mason jar on a shelf by my desk. I simply swirl my brushes on scrap/grid paper when I am done using them to remove the excess ink. I put them back in the jar. That’s it!

Fun Hippest Hippo Cards

The ballerina hippo was just calling my name as I designed today’s card. It is just the sweetest little image. And the dies offered so many options to add interest to my card. You really need to make sure you get both the stamp set and the dies.

Of course, we cannot forget our other hippo friends! They are just as cute. 🙂 I just cannot recommend the Hippest Hippos Stamp Set enough.

Just a reminder that Sale-A-Bration ends on August 31, 2022. Now is the perfect time to get restocked on all of the basic supplies or order prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes!

As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative!

Sally

Card Supplies

Basic White Thick Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3bm4BJ1
Orchid Oasis Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3R6bkJ6
So Saffron Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3ANOjFc
2022-2024 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper: https://bit.ly/3PTjgMv
Silver & Gold 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper: https://bit.ly/3PRE8nA
2022-2024 In Color MatteDecorative Dots: https://bit.ly/3wyvq6B
Hippest Hippo Stamp Set: https://bit.ly/3CyiLEE
Hippo Dies: https://bit.ly/3PR3G43

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Card Measurements

Basic White Thick: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″, 2 1/2″ x 3″, and scrap for Sentiment and Hippo
Orchid Oasis Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″, 1″ x 3″, and scrap for Umbrella
So Saffron Cardstock: Scrap for Flowers
In Color DSP: 3/4″ x 3 1/4″
Silver & Gold DSP: Cut down to 3 3/4″ x 5″

Harvest Meadow by Stampin’ Up

Leave a Comment / By Sally McFadden

When the Holiday Mini Catalog came out, I was immediately drawn to the Harvest Meadow Suite. I am a fall girl at heart and these colors just drew me in!

Today’s Video

I will admit that I bought this entire suite. The images and sentiments of the stamp set work for so many different occasions. However, on today’s card, I used a Happy Birthday sentiment from a different stamp set because that is the kind of card I needed.

The Timeworn Type Embossing Folder is one that you will find yourself using all of the time! And adding the Soft Succulent Ink just emphasizes the raised parts of the cardstock.

More Harvest Meadow Cards

I loved the examples shown in the catalog. So, that is where I started to play! If you ever find yourself needing a jumping off point, I would suggest copying one the catalog examples. That will get your creative juices flowing!

This fun fold card was great to make. Because of the design, I was able to use and showcase many different images from the stamp set.

I particularly love the trim in this suite. Therefore, this is my favorite of today’s cards!

Pool Party is not listed as one of the colors in the DSP, but that is exactly what color that I saw. This was a different color combination but I feel that it works.

I hope that you were inspired today to try this terrific suite of products. The suite is just jam packed with goodness! As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative.

Sally

Card Supplies

Basic White Thick Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3bm4BJ1
Soft Succulent Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3eV3hwV
Harvest Meadow Suite: https://bit.ly/3mEgLCp
Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
Soft Succulent Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/3eiOgWC
Evening Evergreen Ink Pad: https://bit.ly/3vGpUfp

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Card Measurements

Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Soft Succulent Cardstock: 3″ x 4″
DSP: 2 3/4″ x 4″
Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for sentiment

The New Stampin’ Up 2020-2022 In Colors are here….

Leave a Comment / By Sally McFadden

You will love the new Stampin’ Up In Colors for 2020-2022! They are Magenta Madness, Just Jade, Misty Moonlight, Bumblebee, and Cinnamon Cider. We will also be using the new Celebrating Sunflowers stamp set. The result is a set of very colorful and cheery cards!

Each year, Stampin’ Up introduces five new colors that are in addition to our regular color line up. These are called In Colors. They will be available from 2020-2022. That also means that we had to say goodbye to our five 2018-2020 In Colors. This process allows Stampin’ Up to introduce colors that are on trend and in style! I think that you are going to be able to make some great projects and cards with these new In Colors!

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Card Base Color of Choice: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Whisper White Cardstock 1″ X 4″ Whisper White Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″

Other Stampin’ Up Supplies Used:

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I hope that you enjoyed today’s project! Please let me know which of the new In Colors is your favorite in the comment section below. Remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative!

Sally

Do you know about Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin?

Leave a Comment / By Sally McFadden

Do you know about Stampin’ Up’s Paper Pumpkin monthly subscription box? Most of the time it is for making cards, but sometimes they switch things up and the kit features gift or 3D projects. You always have the option to skip a kit if you would like! The kits are also a very nice option if you are traveling and want to take along something fun to create. You can visit my online store http://www.thepolkadotlife.com/shop/ and order your subscription today! And don’t forget to check out the “Add-On Kit” that is available to coordinate with the July kit.