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I had a lot of fun this morning on my very special Facebook LIVE video! Instead of a class...I shared dozens of product sneak peeks from the upcoming 2021 Jan-Jun Mini Catalog, plus ALL of the upcoming 2021 Sale-a-Bration selections that you'll be able to choose for FREE with a $50 or $100 order! Both of those promotions begin on January 5, 2021! If you missed the LIVE video, you can watch the replay linked below.
Why Wait For New Products?If you don't want to wait to order the awesome new products, you don't have to! You can simply join the Too Cool Stampers Team and you can pre-order all Mini Catalog items at 20% off and starting earning your FREE Sale-a-Bration items right away! You can even select any of the new items for your $99 Starter Kit! Learn more at Join My Team.
Also today, I'm opening up signups for my 2021 Mini Catalog & Sale-a-Bration Paper Share! You can find links to all of the information below!
I'm so excited to once again offer a fun & affordable way for you to be able to try ALL of the awesome Designer Series Papers** from the 2021 Jan-Jun Mini Catalog! Plus, you'll also receive 18 samples from the DSP packs from the Sale-a-Bration flyer! That's 69 sample papers, with 18 FREE additional papers, plus a bonus Love You Always Treat Box! Wow! 88 pieces in all!
I Want It All, Right Now! If you're like me, you can't wait to get your hands on every style of DSP to see it in person and start using it on your projects! But, purchasing full packs of all the paper styles is much too costly for one person, especially when you have lots of other new stamps and accessories on your Wish List! Right?!
Mini Catalog Paper Share To The Rescue! I'm organizing a 2021 Jan-Jun Mini Catalog Paper Share, so that groups of eight people can split the cost and enjoy the full selection of NEW Designer Series Paper patterns right away, at a price that is very affordable!
Variety & Value! If you were to purchase each DSP pack yourself, it would cost more than $175 with tax & shipping! With the Mini Catalog Paper Share, you'll get all varieties to create with right away, at a fraction of the price, then order more of the styles you like most later on! Plus, you'll have samples of the Sale-a-Bration papers, too!
**Berry Delightful DSP not included, since it's part of a bundle.
Many of the items from the current Mini Catalog will be leaving for good on January 4, or while supplies last! Beginning December 8, select items from the Retiring List will be discounted up to 50% off! It's the last chance to get your holiday favorites and the best prices! Don't wait as items could sell out quickly! Due to shipping delays, products are not guaranteed to arrive by Christmas.
Just a reminder that my two cool LIVE Class offers, the Boho Indigo Tutorial/Add-On Kit and my Jar of Flowers LIVE Class Kit, both end today, Monday, August 3, 2020. My classes typically run thru each Tuesday, and I think I even mis-printed that these ran thru Tuesday too, but they really do end today! That's because starting tomorrow, we'll have a brand new Online Store and none of my current product shopping links would work. It will also be the first day that you can purchase products from the NEW August-December Mini Catalog! I can't wait!
Do You Want A Mini Catalog? Customer who have placed a product order with me over the past 6 months will be receiving a Mini Catalog automatically in the mail.** If you would like a catalog, and do not already have a relationship with another demonstrator, I would love to send you a copy! Simply email me with your address.
**Mini Catalogs will be going out at the end of next week, around August 8. I just realized that I forgot to hit the "submit" button on my mailing order for Stampin' Up! to send out catalogs for me, so I had to expedite an order of catalogs and will be sending them out myself this coming week. I'm so very sorry for the delay and I appreciate your patience. I will be sharing a link to the Catalog PDF beginning August 4.
Want to make the projects I demonstrated during the July 29, 2020, LIVE Class? I'll send you a FREE LIVE 6-Card Class Kit for this week's projects when you place an Online Order of $35 or more using HOST CODE ZB4TDQBR. Class kit will included all the pre-cut supplies & embellishments to create 6 cards! Just add stamps, inks, markers & adhesives! Offer ends Monday, August 3, 2020. Kits will be mailed out by Saturday, August 8. **Do NOT use a Host Code if your order is $150 or more, so you can enjoy your FREE Stampin' Rewards dollars. I will automatically send a kit to you!
You'll need the Jar of Flowers stamp set and a variety of Stampin' Blends Markers to complete these cards as shown. Don't forget that you can earn a $5 Bonus Coupon when you place an order of $50 or more!
Are You A Too Cool Team Member? Order this LIVE Class Kit for $15, by email or text request.
Want to make the projects I shared during the July 23, 2020, LIVE Class? I'll send you a FREE LIVE 12-Card Tutorial PDF for this week's projects when you place an Online Order of $35 or more using **HOST CODE 47WJSDYM. OR, receive a FREE 12-Card Add-On Class Kit when you purchase the Boho Indigo Product Medley (or place a minimum $70 order). The Add-On Kit will include all the ADDITIONAL pre-cut supplies & embellishments you'll need to create all 12 cards shown in the video! You will need the stamps, dies, paper and accents from the Boho Indigo Product Medley to complete the cards as shown. I will supply all cardstock, but you will need to die-cut any pieces that use the Boho Indigo dies. The tutorial will have a supply list with the inks and adhesives you'll need. Offer ends Monday, August 3, 2020. Tutorial PDFs will be sent out beginning July 28. Kits will be mailed out by Saturday, August 8.
**Do NOT use a Host Code if your order is $150 or more, so you can enjoy your FREE Stampin' Rewards dollars. I will automatically send a kit to you!
Don't forget, you'll earn a $5 Bonus Coupon for every $50 you spend!
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The tall & skinny bouquet image from the Jar of Flowers stamp set was perfect for the front flap card I had in mind! I paired the florals with the cool patterns from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper for a trendy and colorful look!
You can create both of these cute cards when you earn my Jar of Flowers LIVE Class Kit...offer ends today!
Background Basics—The card base is two-part: one 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" quarter sheet of Seaside Spray cardstock and a 2-3/4" x 10-1/2" piece of Seaside Spray, scored at the 5-1/4" mark. I adhered two 1" x 5-1/4" pieces of the brick patterned DSP from the In Good Taste double-pack to the quarter-sheet base. Then, I adhered the front flap in the center. Make sure you use a secure-holding adhesive, like Tear & Tape or the NEW SEAL Adhesive!
Fabulous Flowers—I stamped the jar first in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink at the bottom of a 2-1/2" x 5" piece of Whisper White cardstock. Next, I stamped the arrangement of flowers above the jar and the stems image inside the jar. Then, I colored the bouquet with Stampin' Blends Markers:
• Tulips in Light & Dark Rococo Rose • Medium Flowers in Light & Dark Seaside Spray • Other flowers in Light Purple Posy & Light Mango Melody • Leaves & stems in Light Old Olive • Jar lightly colored in Light Seaside Spray • Leaves in Granny Apple Green
I layered the piece onto the front flap.
Sweet Sentiment—I stamped a sentiment from Lovely You in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Whisper White cardstock, die-cut it with a cute little Ornate Frames tag and attached it with a couple of Glue Dots. I also added a small Misty Moonlight/Silver Baker's Twine bow, from the Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack. It's attached with a pinched Glue Dot.
Finishing Touches—I highly recommend adding some Wink of Stella Glimmer to the flowers to really make them shimmer and shine! So pretty! I also added a small Misty Moonlight/Silver Baker's Twine bow, from the Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack. It's attached with a pinched Glue Dot.
Inside The Card—The inside of the card looks amazing when it's stamped a colored with a portion of the same Jar of Flowers image. I colored it on the same colors as the on the card front. Then, I stamped the diagonal-lined decorative border image from the stamp set in Seaside Spray down the side. Wow...that really dresses it up!
Two Cool—My second version begins with a Basic Gray two-part card base, decorated with a dark gray tween pattern from the In Good Taste DSP.
Fabulous Flowers—This time, I tried a different color combo with Stampin' Blends Markers:
• Light & Dark Poppy Parade for the tulips • Seaside Spray Light & Dark for medium flowers • Other flowers in Dark Highland Heather and Light Shaded Spruce • Leaves & Stems in Dark Old Olive
Water In The Jar—The Jar of Flowers stamp set includes three images that are reversible. That means that they are symmetrical and you can flip them over and stamp on the solid back side for a colorful coordinating background. I stamped the front of the water image in Pool Party ink to get the outline details, then I cleaned the stamp on my Simply Shammy and flipped it over on my block. I stamped the solid side again with Pool Party and stamped over the outlines to fill in the color. Too Cool!
Inside The Card—I added a little floral accent on the inside of this card in the same colors, along with a Pool Party decorative line. Love it!
Earn Bonus Coupons Now; Spend Them Beginning August 4!
Earn a $5 Bonus Coupon for every $50 in orders that you place from July 1 - August 3, 2020. Then, you can redeem your Bonus Coupons on products beginning August 4, which is the first day that the August - December Mini Catalog goes LIVE! Coupons can be redeemed anytime between August 4-31. There is no limit to the amount of Bonus Coupons you can earn, so it's a great time to stock up and SAVE! Coupons are sent out via email and can be redeemed on products only, in combination with other Bonus Coupons.
It's that time again! A NEW Mini Catalog is about to be released and it will be packed with all kinds of NEW Designer Series Papers that we can't wait to try! I'm so excited to once again offer a fun & affordable way for you to be able to try ALL of the awesome NEW Designer Series Papers from the 2020 Aug-Dec Mini Catalog! I have a link to all the details below!
I'm also sharing a couple fun cards created with the images from the Jar of Flowers stamp set.
Do You Want A Mini Catalog? Customer who have placed a product order with me over the past 6 months will be receiving a Mini Catalog automatically in the mail.** If you would like a catalog, and do not already have a relationship with another demonstrator, I would love to send you a copy! Simply email me with your address.
**Mini Catalogs will be going out at the end of next week, around August 8. I just realized that I forgot to hit the "submit" button on my mailing order for Stampin' Up! to send out catalogs for me, so I had to expedite an order of catalogs and will be sending them out myself this coming week. I'm so very sorry for the delay and I appreciate your patience. I will be sharing a link to the Catalog PDF beginning August 4.
Want to make the projects I demonstrated during the July 29, 2020, LIVE Class? I'll send you a FREE LIVE 6-Card Class Kit for this week's projects when you place an Online Order of $35 or more using HOST CODE ZB4TDQBR. Class kit will included all the pre-cut supplies & embellishments to create 6 cards! Just add stamps, inks, markers & adhesives! Offer ends Monday, August 3, 2020. Kits will be mailed out by Saturday, August 8. **Do NOT use a Host Code if your order is $150 or more, so you can enjoy your FREE Stampin' Rewards dollars. I will automatically send a kit to you!
You'll need the Jar of Flowers stamp set and a variety of Stampin' Blends Markers to complete these cards as shown. Don't forget that you can earn a $5 Bonus Coupon when you place an order of $50 or more!
Are You A Too Cool Team Member? Order this LIVE Class Kit for $15, by email or text request.
Want to make the projects I shared during the July 23, 2020, LIVE Class? I'll send you a FREE LIVE 12-Card Tutorial PDF for this week's projects when you place an Online Order of $35 or more using **HOST CODE 47WJSDYM. OR, receive a FREE 12-Card Add-On Class Kit when you purchase the Boho Indigo Product Medley (or place a minimum $70 order). The Add-On Kit will include all the ADDITIONAL pre-cut supplies & embellishments you'll need to create all 12 cards shown in the video! You will need the stamps, dies, paper and accents from the Boho Indigo Product Medley to complete the cards as shown. I will supply all cardstock, but you will need to die-cut any pieces that use the Boho Indigo dies. The tutorial will have a supply list with the inks and adhesives you'll need. Offer ends Monday, August 3, 2020. Tutorial PDFs will be sent out beginning July 28. Kits will be mailed out by Saturday, August 8.
**Do NOT use a Host Code if your order is $150 or more, so you can enjoy your FREE Stampin' Rewards dollars. I will automatically send a kit to you!
Don't forget, you'll earn a $5 Bonus Coupon for every $50 you spend!
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I created the beautiful floral borders on these two cards using one of the bouquet images from the Jar of Flowers set! By simply stamping the image along the edge, it creates a gorgeous blooming decorative border...ready to color!
This pair of cards are NOT part of the Jar of Flowers LIVE Class Kit. It's a bonus project idea that's easy to duplicate once you purchase the kit!
Background Basics—The stamped layer measures 5" x 3-3/". I stamped the image in the center at the bottom of the White piece in Memento Tuxedo Black, then slightly turned the image and tucked it snugly into the other image without over lapping for a continual floral look.
Fabulous Flowers—I colored the image with a variety of Stampin' Blends Markers:
• Large rose in Balmy Blue • Two large flowers in Mint Macaron • Other flowers in Rich Razzleberry • Eucalyptus in Highland Heather • Berries in Light Poppy Parade • Leaves in Granny Apple Green
I layered the piece onto a 5-1/8" x 3-7/8" piece of Basic Black, then tied some Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon around. It's mounted onto a Mint Macaron card base.
Sweet Sentiment—I stamped the Country Home sentiment in Memento ink onto Whisper White cardstock, then die-cut it with the Hippo & Friends die and popped it up onto the card front.
Finishing Touches—I added a few Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins around the blooms.
Two Cool—I tried a second version with a vertical orientation. This time I stamped the image in the corner first, then added in parts of the image at the corner's edge and on either side. I stamped the sentiment from To A Wild Rose on the open area of the White layer.
Fabulous Flowers—This time, I tried a different color combo with Stampin' Blends Markers:
• Large rose in Highland Heather • Two large flowers in Poppy Parade • Other flowers in Magenta Madness • Eucalyptus in Cinnamon Cider • Berries in Pretty Peacock • Leaves in Old Olive
Finishing Touches—I selected a different color of Artistry Blooms Sequins that perfectly matched this color combo. Love those fun, iridescent sequins!
Earn a $5 Bonus Coupon for every $50 in orders that you place from July 1 - August 3, 2020. Then, you can redeem your Bonus Coupons on products beginning August 4, which is the first day that the August - December Mini Catalog goes LIVE! Coupons can be redeemed anytime between August 4-31. There is no limit to the amount of Bonus Coupons you can earn, so it's a great time to stock up and SAVE! Coupons are sent out via email and can be redeemed on products only, in combination with other Bonus Coupons.
I've had many people contact me to ask if I'll be doing my annual Paper Share and the answer is YES! The 2020 Paper Share will include 6x6" paper samples from 16 new packs of paper from the 2020 Annual Catalog, plus a few bonus pieces, too! I have all of the details below, although I'm not able to show you several of the papers yet.
Too Cool Tip!If you're interested in the Paper Share, I encourage you to sign up in time for me to order when the catalog goes LIVE on June 3, as Stampin' Up! is predicting that some papers featured in the current demonstrator pre-order may be at risk of going into backorder early. I'll be ordering as soon as I can to have the best chance at fulfilling the entire selection without having to deal with any sell-outs. Cross your fingers!
Today, I'm sharing a couple of swap cards I just received featuring a few sneak peeks at two Designer Series Paper packs!
I'm so excited to once again offer a fun & affordable way for you to be able to try ALL of the awesome Designer Series Papers** from the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog!
I Want It All, Right Now! If you're like me, you can't wait to get your hands on every style of DSP to see it in person and start using it on your projects! But, purchasing full packs of all the paper styles is much too costly for one person, especially when you have lots of other new stamps and accessories on your wishlist! Right?!
Too Cool Paper Share To The Rescue! I'm organizing a 2020 NEW Paper Share, so that groups of eight people can split the cost and enjoy the full selection of Designer Series Paper patterns in 6x6" sheets right away, at a price that is very affordable!
Variety & Value! If you were to purchase each DSP pack yourself, it would cost more than $235 with tax & shipping! With the NEW Paper Share, you'll get all varieties to create with right away, at a fraction of the price, then order more of the styles you like most later on!
Deb Snyder sent this card to me featuring the beautiful Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper. I love the unique way this card opens—Too Cool!
Background Basics—Deb started by embossing a 2-3/4" x 5-1/4" piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock with the NEW Tasteful Textile 3D Folder and mounting it onto a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card base in the NEW Just Jade In Color. Don't these colors look fabulous together?
Cool Opening—Deb created a unique card opening with a 2-3/4" x 9" piece of Whisper White, scored at the 4-1/4" mark. She stamped a sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink from the NEW Lovely You stamp set. It's mounted onto the card front with Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Focal Point Layers—Deb layered a 1-1/2" x 3" strip of Forever Greenery DSP onto a 1-5/8" x 3-1/8" piece of Pretty Peacock, then mounted it onto a 2" x 3-1/2" piece of Just Jade cardstock. She tied some pretty Forever Greenery Just Jade gingham ribbon around the layers, then she popped it up with Dimensionals onto the white card opening. LOVE this!
Gwen's You Are The Best Card
I adore the NEW Flower For Every Season Designer Series Paper on this lovely card by Gwen Duckworth. It's so bright and cheery and features several of the new In Colors!
Background Basics—Gwen started by adhering two 3" x 2" patterns of the Flower For Every Season DSP to a 3-1/4" x 4-1/4" piece of Misty Moonlight. The bottom DSP pattern shows the new Bumblebee In Color. The top pattern features Bumblebee, Misty Moonlight, Just Jade and Cinnamon Cider.
Gwen tied some new Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon around the layers before mounting them onto a Thick Whisper White card base.
Sweet Sentiment—She finished by stamping the NEW Tasteful Touches sentiment in Night of Navy ink onto a Whisper White die-cut created with the coordinating NEW Tasteful Labels dies. It's popped up with Dimensionals.
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Most products are not orderable until June 3, 2020, with the new catalog.
Current Customers—If you've placed a product order with me of $50 or more within the past 6 months, you should be receiving your catalog in the mail very soon! I mailed your copies through Stampin' Up! and they are on the way!
Past & Returning Customers—If you haven't ordered for awhile, or are unsure, simply fill out a request form and select "Returning Customer" and I'll make sure that you are on my mailing list for a FREE catalog!
NEW Customers—If you've never ordered from me before, I'm happy to send you at a catalog for a $5 fee along with a $5 Rebate Coupon that you can use on your first order. Simply fill out the request form and select "NEW Customer."
Earn The FREE 20-Card Tutorial PDF—Receive a FREE full-color, step-by-step Botanical Prints 20-Card Tutorial when you purchase the Botanical Prints Product Medley (151301) from Too Cool Stamping. When you purchase the medley, you'll have all of the stamps, Designer Series Paper, dies and embellishments you need to create the cards in the class. You'll add your own cardstock, inks, adhesives and Stitched Shapes die-cuts to finish the cards. The tutorial will have all of the measurements to make it easy! To qualify, simply purchase the Botanical Prints Product Medley, or an order of $42 or more, using HOST CODE WBZAMQ3V. Offer ends June 2, 2020, or while supplies last. This is a tutorial only and does not include card parts. Tutorials will email out on May 30, 2020.
Spend $100 & Earn The FREE Add-On Kit, Too!—Make it even easier to complete the cards in the 20-Card Tutorial with my Botanical Prints Add-On Kit! It includes all of the cardstock layers and Stitched Shapes die-cuts that you'll use in combination with your Product Medley items to create the cards, along with envelopes! To qualify, simply place an order of $100 or more, using HOST CODE WBZAMQ3V. Offer ends June 2, 2020, or while supplies last. This kit includes cardstock and the tutorial only; you will need the Botanical Prints Product Medley to complete the cards. Kits will be mailed out separate from your order on June 6, 2020, at no extra charge.
Or, Simply Purchase The Tutorial or Add-On Kit—If you already have the Product Medley or you'd rather not order, I'm also offering the Botanical Prints 20-Card Tutorial or Add-On Kit w/Tutorial for sale. Purchase The 20-Card Tutorial with Optional Add-On Kit Here.
It's always such an interesting time in my stamping world right before the Christmas holidays. As usual, I'm finishing up my holiday cards and getting them in the mail at the last minute. And, even as I'm just finding time to get into the Christmas spirit, finishing up my holiday shopping and enjoy the seasonal festivities, I'm longing to dig in and start playing with all of the brand new stuff from the 2020 Mini Catalog & Sale-a-Bration Flyer! It all starts on January 3!
So today, I'm giving you a little sneak peek of one of the adorable new suites in the Mini Catalog called Birthday Bonanza! It also shows off some of the papers from the suite. If you're looking forward to sampling all of the NEW Designer Series Papers, I'm now taking reservations for my 2020 Mini Catalog Paper Share!
Introducing the 2020 Mini Catalog Paper Share
Stampin' Up! has a phenomenal selection of new & exciting Designers Series Papers available beginning on January 3, 2020. Get your hands on ALL of the beautiful designs with my 2020 Mini Catalog Paper Share!
Would You Like A 2020 Mini Catalog & Sale-A-Bration Flyer?
First Round of Catalogs Mail Tomorrow! The NEW January 2020 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration flyers are amazing! Want to get your hands on them ASAP? I'll be mailing out my first round on December 18, so you'll be ready to place your orders as soon as the catalogs go LIVE on January 3, 2020. If you want these catalogs, and you do not already have a relationship with another demonstrator, I'll be happy to send them to you for FREE! Simply fill out this address form: Send Me The NEW Catalogs!
The little animal characters in the Birthday Bonanza suite are super-adorable! They are perfect for making birthday cards for kids, but any age will love them! Here's a sweet and simple card just to give you a taste!
Background Basics—This card begins with a Whisper White Note Card that also comes with an envelope. The 2-1/2" x 4" piece of Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper is layered onto a 2-3/4" x 4-1/4" piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock and adhered to the note card front.
Cute Koala—The Bonanza Buddy koala image is stamping in Smoky Slate ink onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock. Next, the hat was stamped in Coastal Cabana ink and the facial features were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The image was then punched with the 2" Circle Punch. The Coastal Cabana scallop circle is die-cut with the Layering Circles dies and the two are layered together with SNAIL adhesive and popped up with Dimensionals onto the note card front.
Sweet Sentiment—The Bonanza Buddies greeting was stamped in Coastal Cabana ink onto Whisper White cardstock and punched with the Classic Label Punch. It's popped up with Dimensionals, too.
Finishing Touches—A single Bermuda Bay Assorted PomPoms accent was added to the top of the party hat with a dab of Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Oh my...isn't it darling?!
This fun-fold card gives you a lovely sneak peek of 4 more Birthday Bonanza DSP patterns! What a fun card!
Background Basics—This card begins with a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" Bermuda Bay quarter-sheet card base. It's layered with a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Terra Cotta Tile, then another Bermuda Bay layer measuring 3-1/4" x 4-1/2".
Multi-Fold Panels—The Mango Melody cardstock is 4-1/4" x 11" and is scored at the 1-1/2", 3", 5-1/2" and 8" marks. Fold it in an accordion style and attach to the card base with SNAIL Adhesive.
Decorating The Panels—Add Birthday Bonanza DSP to each of the panels that shows to the front of the card. The back tiny animals layer is 4" x 2-3/4"; the middle balloon layer is 4" x 2-1/4" and the front gifts layer is 4" x 1-1/4".
Birthday Medallion—The Bonanza Buddies sentiment was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Whisper White. A Bermuda Bay gift image was stamped underneath, along with Memento Black ribbon over the top. The image was then punched out with a 2" Circle Punch, layered onto a 2-1/4" Terra Cotta Tile punched circle and popped up onto the front panel. It's finished with another sentiment from the stamp set inked in Memento Black. How fun!
While Supplies Last! Ask Me For Larger Quantities!
I am now selling my leftover Craft Fair items while they last! You can see the selection on my Too Cool Stamping Facebook Page, along with prices and quantities remaining. Local Fort Wayne pickup or via Priority Mail. Need larger quantities? I take orders!
If you're a fan of snowmen, you're going to LOVE the new Let It Snow suite in the upcoming Holiday Catalog! Today, I shared a couple of cute cards spotlighting this suite in my LIVE Class! Catch the Replay below and get the details for one of the projects I shared.
Let It Snow Designer Series Paper—The cool Pool Party and Real Red color combination and the sparkly accents on this pretty Let It Snow specialty 12x12" paper make it the star of the show in the Let It Snow suite! You can get 6x6" samples of all 6 double-sided patterns when you participate in my Holiday Catalog Paper Share! See details below!
Who doesn't need a gift card holder during the holidays and this one is super-easy to make! I designed these cards for a special class I'll be teaching at this year's Fort Wayne Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Getaway!, on October 3, from 1:00 - 2:30pm at the Memorial Coliseum. If you're in the Fort Wayne area, check out the link for class details and plan to visit my booth at the expo on October 4-5!
Background Basics—I started with a 4-1/4" x 10" piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock, scored at the 5-1/2" and 8-1/4" marks.
Gift Card Holder—I folded the card base on the score lines, then used the 1-3/4" Circle Punch to punch out a notch on the short end panel, to make it easier to get the gift card out of the pocket. It's adhered with Tear & Tape Adhesive on the top and bottom edges.
Inside The Card—I adhered a 5-1/4" x 1" piece of the Let It Snow DSP along the bottom edge of a 5-1/4" x 4" piece of Whisper White for the inside layer. Once the front of the card was designed and in place, I stamped the Snowman Season greeting in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the corner of the message area and added some Pool Party snowflake images on the top. (Stamp those images with the card front closed for good positioning.)
Snowman Focal Point—I added a 2-3/4" x 4" piece of Let It Snow DSP to the front flap of the card for the background. Next, I stamped the Snowman Season image in Memento Black onto the largest Stitched Shapes circle die-cut. I used Watercolor Pencils with Blender Pens to add color to the image. You can get tips on that in the video. Colors used: Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate. I layered the circle onto a Bermuda Bay scallop circle die-cut from the Layering Circles dies. It's popped up onto the card front flap with Dimensionals. So quick, so cute!
Two Cool—In the LIVE Class video, I assembled a card with a different pattern on the background, then added more sparkle to the card to match the sparkle in the DSP. If you look closely, you can see some Wink of Stella shimmer on the snowman himself, and a couple of Rhinestone Jewels on the snowflakes in the corner. I used Stampin' Blends Markers to color this one: Light Bermuda Bay, Light Real Red, Light Pumpkin Pie and Light Smoky Slate.
Three Cool—I created another version with a card base in Real Red and a different combo of the Let It Snow DSP.
Can't wait to get your hands on this suite? Purchase a $99 Starter Kit right now and you can select Holiday Catalog items as part of your order! Too Cool! Learn more.
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NEW Holiday Catalog items will not have LIVE order links until September 4, 2019. Don't want to wait? You can select the NEW Holiday Catalog items as part of your $99 Starter Kit!
I would love for you to have a Holiday Catalog! This year you must OPT-IN to receive one! There are three ways to receive a FREE Holiday Catalog from me:
Request one to be mailed to you using the link below.
Come to a Too Cool Stamping local event to pick up your copy!
In Color Club members will receive one in their August kit!
It's getting down to the end of the year and a transition into the brand new Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog is coming soon! If you're a current customer, you should be receiving a catalog from me any day now, as well as a Sale-a-Bration brochure. If you would like a catalog, simply contact me and I'll send one out to you!
The NEW Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-Bration promotion begin on January 3! I'll be celebrating the new catalog with a Paper Share (see details below) and my annual Kickoff Party (details coming soon!)
Until then, here are some reminders:
Holiday Catalog Officially Ends on January 2
Holiday Carryover List PDF—Some items from the Holiday Catalog are carrying over and will still be available after January 2!
Last Chance For December Host Code Gift—Receive a FREE pack of Petal Pink Gems when you place a $50 order from www.TooCool.Stampinup.net in December. Must use Host Code PSZYVQRK at Shopping Cart to qualify.
Introducing The 2019 Occasions Catalog Paper Share!
Stampin' Up! has a brand new selection of beautiful Designers Series Papers available beginning on January 3, 2019. Get your hands on ALL of the new designs with my 2019 Occasions Catalog Paper Share!
Which Paper Is Your Favorite?As you plan your new year & spring projects, it's not always easy to tell which paper is going to best fit your needs simply by looking at the swatches in the Occasions Catalog or online. It helps to see the pretty patterns and feel the textures in person! The Occasions Catalog Paper Share allows you to sample ALL of the new patterns to help find the perfect papers for your upcoming projects!
Too Cool Paper Share To The Rescue!I'll be gathering groups of eight people to split the cost of the papers and enjoy the full selection of Occasions Catalog Designer Series Paper patterns right away, at an affordable price!
Variety & Value!If you were to purchase each Occasions DSP pack yourself, it would cost more than $100 with tax & shipping! With the Occasions Catalog Paper Share, you'll get a 6x6" piece of every pattern for only $26.50, plus $7.35 for shipping if needed. It's the perfect way to discover your favorites, then order more of the styles you love later on!
Hurry! My First Round of Orders Will Be Placed January 3!
Groups & Payment—I will start filling up groups of 8 people on a first come, first serve basis. As each group of 8 is filled, I will send each participant a PayPal invoice. Invoices can be paid with your PayPal account or with any credit or debit card. Orders will be placed as the groups are filled, beginning January 3 and ending January 25.
Simple & elegant! I love the stunning look of these Flourish Filigree cards! The design is perfect for anything from a thank you card to an invitation! They are easy & quick to duplicate, so they are perfect for mass-producing, too! The Flourish Filigree stamp set will be retiring in just a few days—get it before it's gone for good!
Background Basics—I started with a 5-1/4" x 4" piece of Blueberry Bushel cardstock that I texture embossed with the Garden Trellis Embossing Folder. I used a couple of strips of Tear & Tape Adhesive, along with SNAIL Adhesive to securely mount it to a Blueberry Bushel card base.
Fantastic Filigree—I stamped the large Flourish Filigree image in Blueberry Bushel ink onto a 4-1/4" x 3-1/4" piece of Whisper White. It's mounted onto a 4-3/8" x 3-3/8" piece of Silver Foil, but before mounting, I punched out a Pretty Label Punch shape out of the center to use later with the sentiment. Might as well save some of that pretty foil, since we're covering it up anyway! I attached the layers to the card front with more Tear & Tape and SNAIL.
Sweet Sentiment—I stamped the Flourish Filigree sentiment in Blueberry Bushel ink onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock, then punched it out with the Pretty Label Punch. I cut the Silver Foil shape that I punched out earlier in half and positioned each half on the top & bottom of the sentiment so just a bit was peeking out. I trimmed away any foil that didn't match up perfectly, then popped up the greeting with Dimensionals.
Finishing Touches—I added some silver Metallic Pearl jewels to the four points on the flourish.
Two Cool—My second version features Merry Merlot with gold accents.
NEW Greeting—The Pretty Label Punch has plenty of room to use a myriad of sentiments! I tried out a pretty birthday sentiment from the NEW Humming Along stamp set from the Occasions Catalog.
Glorious Gold—I especially adore the Merry Merlot color with the Gold Foil and gold Metallic Pearl accents on this card! So rich & elegant!
Stampin' Up! has released the list of which items will be retiring for good from the 2018 Holiday Catalog! SAVE NOW on select Retiring List items while they last, plus enjoy savings on some surplus items from the Annual Catalog for a limited time.
Thank you to everyone who participated in my day of Birthday Surprises yesterday! If you missed it, the contests are still open until noon today at my Too Cool Stampers VIP Group. Check it out for a chance to win surprise gifts!
LAST CALL For Making Christmas Bright Class—Today is the final day to register for my first Countdown To Christmas class featuring Making Christmas Bright.
Did you order one of my Holiday Paper Share sample packs? Today's cards are an example of how you can use your 6x6" sample pieces to create quick & easy holiday cards! If you're still interested in the Holiday Paper Share, signups are still going on through September 30. We need 3 people to fill the next group. Details are here.
I paired the Holiday Catalog Share papers with the brand new Christmas Traditions Punch Box.
Christmas Traditions Punch Box—I love this fun little gift box filled with everything you need to add cute sentiments to Christmas cards, treats & tags! You receive a set of six greetings stamps, a coordinating Christmas Traditions label punch, Real Red & Call Me Clover Stampin' Spots and an acrylic block to mount the photopolymer stamps. It all comes in a beautiful holiday storage tin, too!
Swap card created by Sandy Carlson at Stampin' Gem.
Background Basics—The 4" x 5-1/4" Whisper White background was embossed with the Swirls & Curls Texture Impressions Folder, then adhered to the Whisper White Thick cardstock base. I like to use a combination of Tear & Tape and SNAIL adhesives for a secure hold.
Paper Sampler Square—The 3x3" All is Bright Designer Series Paper square was mounted onto a 3-1/4" square of Call Me Clover cardstock. It was tied with some Real Red Mixed Satin Ribbon into a double-knot faux bow. If you purchased the Holiday Paper Share, you can create 4 cards from just one of your samples! Think of how fast you can create a whole stack of holiday cards with your favorite papers! The neutral background works with all papers, so you only need to swap out the color of the mats and ribbon for a whole card set!
Sweet Sentiment—The Christmas Traditions sentiment was stamped in Real Red ink onto Whisper White, then punched with the Christmas Traditions label punch. It's popped up onto a 1-3/4" Circle punch in Call Me Clover.
Two Cool—This time, I embossed the 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White with the Pinewood Planks Dynamic Texture Impressions Folder and mounted it onto a Mossy Meadow card base.
Paper Sampler Square—I selected another pattern of the All is Bright Designer Series Paper for this 3x3" square, then mounted it onto a 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" Real Red. It was wrapped with some Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon. The ribbon is Very Vanilla, but I still think it looks amazing with the lights in this holiday paper!
Sweet Sentiment—The Christmas Traditions sentiment was stamped in Mossy Meadow ink onto Whisper White, then punched with the Christmas Traditions label punch. It's popped up onto a 1-3/4" Circle punch in Real Red cardstock.
Three Cool—I embossed the background with the Layered Leaves Dynamic Texture Impressions Folder and mounted it onto a Shaded Spruce card base.
Paper Sampler Square—I chose a square of Joyous Noel Designer Series Paper for this 3x3" square, then mounted it onto a 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" Cherry Cobbler. It was wrapped with the Shaded Spruce ribbon from the Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack.
Sweet Sentiment—The Christmas Traditions sentiment was stamped in Shaded Spruce ink and it's popped up onto a Cherry Cobbler 1-3/4" Circle.
Four Cool—I embossed the final card using the Seaside Texture Impressions Folder and mounted it onto a Merry Merlot card base.
Paper Sampler Square—This last card has another gorgeous pattern from the Joyous Noel Designer Series Paper for this 3x3" square. It's mounted it onto a Gray Granite mat. It was wrapped with the Merry Merlot & Copper Reversible Ribbon.
Sweet Sentiment—The Christmas Traditions sentiment was stamped in Merry Merlot and popped up onto a Gray Granite 1-3/4" Circle.
I finished up the first round of Paper Shares to some very happy stampers earlier this week and I'm working on the next round! Are you signed up? My 2018 Paper Share is the BEST, and most budget-friendly way to get your hands on every NEW Designer Series Paper from the new catalog! You'll have a ton of choices for your creative projects and you'll discover which are your favorites that you'll want to purchase in full packs! Learn more about my Paper Share in my video below!
Today, I'm sharing a couple of swap cards I recently received featuring the lovely Garden Impressions DSP! The colors and the patterns in this pack are delightful and perfect for summer cards! It reminds me of beautiful abstract impressionist paintings from Monet or Renoir!
I'll be sharing a couple additional Garden Impressions cards today on my Too Cool Stamping VIP Facebook Group. Have you joined yet? I like to share extra ideas in our VIP group, along with other bonus content. Join today!
The Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper is so lovely as a background...all you really need to do is add a sentiment and you're done.
Background Basics—The 5-1/2" x 2-/4" piece of Garden Impressions DSP is adhered to a 5-1/2" x 3" piece of Mango Melody cardstock, then mounted to a Night of Navy card base. Next, a 5" strip of Burlap Ribbon was attached to the card front with Tear & Tape and the ends were trimmed on an angle.
Sweet Sentiment—The two-step Abstract Impressions rose was stamped first. The larger image was inked in Mango Melody, stamped off once, then stamped onto a Whisper White Stitched Shapes circle. Then, the detailed rose image was stamped over the top in full-strength Mango Melody. The sentiment was stamped in Night of Navy over the top for a cool layered stamping look. The circle was mounted onto a Mango Melody Layering Circle Framelits scallop circle and popped up with Dimensionals over the ribbon. A few Basic Pearl Jewels were added around the focal point, too.
Garden Impressions So Much To Love Front Flap Card
This card has similar colors and layered stamping to the first card and features a cool front off-set flap for an interesting opening.
Background Basics—The base of this card is a 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" quarter sheet of So Saffron cardstock. The actual Night of Navy card measures 5-1/4" x 6-3/4" and is scored on the 4" mark. The longer side is adhered to the card base with Tear & Tape Adhesive. The shorter flap is decorated with a 5" x 2-1/2" piece of Garden Impressions DSP.
Inside The Card—The Abstract Impressions rose is stamped at the bottom right of a 5" x 3-3/4" piece of Whisper White. The larger rose is stamped in So Saffron with the detailed rose stamped in Mango Melody over the top. The larger leaves are stamped in Soft Sea Foam and the smaller leafy details are stamped in Shaded Spruce. I love how this peeks out from under the card front when the card is closed!
Sweet Sentiment—The Abstract Impressions roses were stamped in So Saffron ink onto Whisper White cardstock. The sentiment was stamped over the top in Night of Navy ink, then the images were die-cut with the Stitched Shapes oval die. It's layered onto a Night of Navy scallop oval shape, cut with the Layering Ovals Framelits, then popped up with Dimensionals. Some Night of Navy Medium Baker's Twine was tied around the card front into a bow to finish it up!
For a limited time only, I'm offering a budget-friendly way for you to add all of the NEW In Color cardstock, ink, refills, markers, designer paper & ribbon to your stamping collection—one color at a time! Each month, over the course of 5 months, each participant will receive these supplies in ONE new In Color.
Would You Like A NEW Annual Catalog?If you'd like a copy, and are not currently working with another demonstrator, I would be happy to send you a catalog for FREE! US Residents only. Request a NEW Catalog Here
Would You Like A NEW Annual Catalog?I'm sending out my second round of catalogs today...have you received your catalog yet? If you'd like a copy, and are not currently working with another demonstrator, I would be happy to send you a catalog for FREE! US Residents only. Request a NEW Catalog Here
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NEW Designer Series Papers!Every time the catalog comes out, one of my favorite things to do is check out all of the amazing new Designer Series Papers! I love to see how the new patterns & new colors of paper coordinate with the new suites of products! You can see all of the brand new designs in the Designer Series Paper Video above.
If you're like me, you probably want to get your hands on ALL of the new papers! I've got a fabulous, budget-friendly way to try it all out! My annual Paper Share!
Introducing The 2018 NEW Paper Share!
I'm so excited to once again offer a fun & affordable way for you to be able totry ALL of the awesome Designer Series Papersfrom the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog!
I Want It All, Right Now! If you're like me, you can't wait to get your hands on every style of DSP to see it in person and start using it on your projects! But, purchasing full packs of all the paper styles is much too costly for one person, especially when you have lots of other new stamps and accessories on your wishlist! Right?!
Too Cool Paper Share To The Rescue!I'm organizing a 2018 NEW Paper Share, so that groups of eight people can split the cost and enjoy the full selection of Designer Series Paper patterns right away, at a price that is very affordable!
Variety & Value!If you were to purchase each DSP pack yourself, it would cost more than $365 with tax & shipping! With the NEW Paper Share, you'll get all varieties to create with right away, at a fraction of the price, then order more of the styles you like most later on!
2018 Too Cool NEW Paper Share Contents
Each Too Cool NEW Paper Share set will include142 sheetsof all-new 6x6" DSP & Specialty papers, PLUS13 FREE BONUS Sheets!
The beautifully artistic Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper is featured on this pretty thank you card, along with the lovely new Lovely Lipstick color! Love those sweet die-cut flowers from the Springtime Impressions Thinlits, too!
Step-By-Step Instructions:
Run SNAIL adhesive on the back of the longest edge of a 3” x 5-1/2” piece of Garden Impressions DSP. Add the Tulle Ribbon along this edge, gathering it as you go, creating a little ruffle that will peek out from under the paper. Trim the ribbon, then mount the piece to a Lovely Lipstick card base.
Stamp the Abstract Impressions sentiment in Lovely Lipstick ink onto Whisper White cardstock, then die-cut with the Layering Circles Framelits.
Die-cut a circle from the yellow polka dot Garden Impressions DSP with Layering Circles Framelits, then adhere the sentiment to it with SNAIL. Pop up the layers onto the card front with Dimensionals.
Die-cut the small flowers from Calypso Coral, So Saffron & Lovely Lipstick cardstock with the Springtime Impressions Thinlits. Attach the flowers with Multipurpose Glue to the circles.
Add a Faceted Dot in the center of each flower. Lift the petals of the flowers to give dimension.
Today's second card uses a very similar layout with different Designer Series Paper and some pretty accents from the amazing Share What You Love suite! Simple & sweet!
Step-By-Step Instructions:
Adhere 3” x 5-1/2” Share What You Love DSP to the Tranquil Tide card base.
Attach the Rich Razzleberry Ribbon to the card base with Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Stamp Love What You Do sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the label from the Share What You Love Embellishment Kit.
Punch out a Rich Razzleberry circle with the 2” Circle Punch and stamp the leaf image with black ink.
Adhere the punched piece to the back of the stamped label with SNAIL and adhere with Dimensionals onto the card front.
June Host Code Thank You Gift—Place a minimum $75 order at myOnline Storein the month of June using theHost Code R4PHWH3Band I'll send you a package of the pretty new Artisan Pearls as a little thank you gift! The soft shades of Grapefruit Grove, Petal Pink, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron & Tranquil Tide coordinate with many other colors, too. This is an exclusive Too Cool Stamping offer that lasts through June 30, 2018.
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