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Sweet Soireé Memories & More Cards & Class Kit

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Hi Stamping Friends!

One of the free selections from the Sale-a-Bration flyer is the Sweet Soireé Memories & More Card Pack. Have you seen it?  These packs of pre-printed cards are designed to work with Photo Pocket Pages to create quick & easy memory-keeping albums. Did you know that they are also awesome for creating quick & cute cards for all occasions? 

Today, I'm sharing some pretty little all-occasion cards that you can make with the Sweet Soireé Card Pack!  And, I'm even offering a class kit with all the makings of the cards pre-cut and ready to stamp and assemble. 

What Is Memories & More?—It's a memory keeping system that helps you quickly organize photos and memories into beautiful albums.  The unique Photo Pocket Pages are designed to take the stress out of traditional scrapbooking.  Simply add your featured photos to the page pockets, then fill in the remaining pockets with a title card, journaling card, story-starter card, or pretty design cards from the card packs.  All of the card packs in the catalog coordinate with a popular suite for lots of creative possibilities.  Even traditional scrapbookers will love creating hybrid books by adding some Pocket Pages to their albums filled with photos that didn't make the spotlight pages. It's quick, it's easy and the best part...it helps you create a lovely keepsake without feeling overwhelmed. Plus, you can use the extra pocket cards to create greeting cards...bonus!  See Memories & More products.

Sweet Soireé Sale-a-Bration Card Pack—The Sweet Soireé card pack is exclusive to the Sale-a-Bration promotion and you can earn it for FREE when you place a $50 order thru March 31, 2018.  The images and colors coordinate beautifully with the Sweet Soireé suite of products from the Occasions Catalog.  The pack includes 72 double-sided cards: 52 3" x 4" cards (2 each of 26 designs); 20 4" x 6" cards (2 each of 10 designs). 

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Sweet Soireé Card Pack Class-To-Go Kit

I used the cards from the Sweet Soireé Card Pack to create 12 quick & cute cards for all kinds of special occasions: wedding, anniversary, showers, thank you, retirement, birthday & more!  I love that this whole class takes just a few basic supplies and has minimal stamping!  For the sentiments, I featured the Beautiful Bouquet stamp sets, which as a fantastic variety of greetings! 

 

Class-To-Go Kit Contents—The Sweet Soireé Card Class-To-Go Kit includes a 1/2 a pack of Sweet Soireé cards, spool of Silver Baker's Twine ($4.00 value), spool of Berry Burst Metallic-Edge Ribbon ($7.00 value), all the pre-cut card supplies to make 12 cards with envelopes, plus a Card Tips instruction PDF to help you put it all together.  I'm offering a Basic Card Kit, along with the optional Beautiful Bouquet stamp set Add-On.  See Complete Sweet Soireé Card Class Details.

 

Or, Place Your Own $50 Sweet Soireé Online Order For FREE Items—Another option for this class is to place your own order for the makings of the cards and you'll earn some extra gifts!  Purchase the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Sweet Soireé Cardstock, Silver Baker's Twine, Berry Burst Metallic-Edge Ribbon, and/or other items that make up a minimum $50 order.  Then, select the Sweet Soireé Card Pack as your FREE Sale-a-Bration item.  If you include my March Host Code (9MCXSTK7) to the shopping cart page, you'll also receive a FREE thank you gift from me! Scroll down to see all the items you'll need at the bottom of this post, then order at my Online Store.  I'm offering the Card Tips PDF instructions for separate purchase, so you'll have all the measurements for easy assembly.

 

Here are just a few examples of cards you can make with this card pack, and they are included in the class kit:

 

 

 

Happy Wedding Day Card—The collage focal point is all from the Sweet Soireé card pack!  The Beautiful Bouquet sentiment is stamped in Berry Burst on one of the cards that I trimmed down to 2-1/4" x 3".   It's tied with Silver Twine then popped up over some 4-1/2" x 1/2" strips, also cut from cards and used just like bits of Designer Series Paper.  The pretty floral accent is pre-printed on another card, hand-cut and popped up with Dimensionals. It takes on minutes to achieve this cute card!   

 

 

Wonderful Life Card—This card begins with a Marina Mist card base, then overlaps two 3" x 4" Sweet Soireé cards without even needing to trim them.  The Beautiful Bouquet sentiment and leaves are stamped inside the printed card circle with Old Olive ink.  The flower is stamped from the same set in Berry Burst ink onto Whisper White scrap, then die-cut with the coordinating Bouquet Bunch Framelits and popped up with Dimensionals.  I love how that little bit of Silver Twine adds some delicate texture to the layers.  

 

Hello Card—There is no stamping on this card!  The "hello" layer is cut to 5-1/2" x 2" from one of the 4" x 6" pre-printed cards, then layered onto a 5-1/2" x 2-1/4" Old Olive mat and mounted onto a Berry Burst card base.  Add a Berry Burst Metallic-Edge Ribbon bow with a Glue Dot—DONE!  Talk about fast!

 

Thanks A Bunch Card—The 4" x 3" card layer on this card is a "journaling" card with a blank spot in the middle for writing captions to your photos.  Here, I stamped the Beautiful Bouquet sentiment on it instead using Old Olive ink.  It's wrapped in Silver Twine then popped up with Dimensionals.  The floral element was hand-cut from a 4" x 6" card and popped up, as well.  Everything is mounted onto an Old Olive card base. 

 

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Shop For Items To Make These Projects

Sweet Soirée Memories & More Card Pack

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Sweet Soirée 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack

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Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

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Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

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Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad

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Silver Baker’S Twine

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Berry Burst 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon

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Medium Whisper White Envelopes

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Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Register Now For The March 29 "Last Thursdays" Class—Create 4 cards using Too Cool techniques, plus envelopes.  This month, we'll be featuring items from the Sale-a-Bration promotions and Occasions Catalog!  This class is perfect for any level stamper, but it's designed for new stampers to get a feel for the basics and try out some simple, but cool, techniques!  Class is Thursday, March 1, 6:30pm, at my Too Cool Stamping Studio in Fort Wayne, IN.  Cost is $15 or the class is FREE when you place a minimum order at the event.

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Merry Little Christmas No-Stamp Christmas Card Kit

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Hi Stamping Friends!

So...let me ask you a serious stamping question...How are you doing on your handmade Christmas cards?  Have you got those done yet?  Ready to put in the mail?  Or, is it still on that ever-growing To-Do List?  

I know that some of you probably had every intention of making and sending hand-stamped greetings this year, but somehow...the time has gotten away from you!  Believe me, I get it!  I help my stamping friends make 1000s of cards over the holiday season, but do you think I have my own Christmas cards created?  Ha!  It's "the cobbler's children have no shoes" syndrome!  Guilty!  LOL! 

Never Fear!  Memories & More To The Rescue!  I've got a super-quick, no-stamping card class that's perfect for procrastinators just like me!  I only have a very limited number of these 10-card class kits available, so they are while supplies last only!  Details below...

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Merry Little Christmas No-Stamp Card Kit!

10 Cards!  Just Assemble!  While Supplies Last Only!

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Memories & More Merry Little Christmas Card Kit!

The Memories & More card packs are perfect for memory-keeping projects and albums, but I adore them for making cards, too!  The Merry Little Christmas card pack comes with 72 double-sided cards in 4" x 6" and 3" x 4" sizes, along with 2 sticker sheets and acetate overlays.  Use those cards on a card base with just a few added embellishments, and you've got yourself a pretty, hand-made card—no stamping needed!

These cards use the stickers and silver acetate overlays from the Card Pack.

►Create 10 No-Stamp Holiday Cards!—Create 10 traditional-size Christmas cards using the Memories & More Merry Little Christmas card pack!  The kit includes the full card pack, a 1/2" roll of Whisper White Classic Weave Ribbon, and all the card bases, embellishments & envelopes to complete 10 cards!  You'll have LOTS more Memories & More cards and ribbon left over to use on your own projects!  The kit will also have envelopes and an instructions PDF, as well as the BONUS Album Layout PDF detailed below!  Class-to-go kits do not include adhesives. Limited quantities available for this kit, so it's while supplies last!  Kits will mail out as they are ordered beginning December 13 until they are gone.

►BONUS! 6" x 8" Album Layout Pictorial PDF Included!—Create a complete 12-page, double-sided, 6" x 8" Memories & More Album with the leftover Merry Little Christmas cards from your class kit!  I'll include a full-color layout pictorial PDF showing each spread, so you can create a super-quick album of your holiday photos after Christmas!  You'll need one piece of Old Olive, Lemon Lime Twist and Cherry Cobbler card stock to complete the layouts.  They are designed to fit in a 6" x 8" Memories & More Album using a Variety Pack of Pocket Pages pack.

►Optional Memories & More Album & Pages Add-On—Need a 6" x 8" album?  Add this option to receive a Kraft/Black 6" x 8" Album and one Variety Pack of Pocket Pages pack.  To save on shipping, these items will be shipped directly from Stampin' Up to you, separate from the class kit.

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1) Merry Little Christmas Class-To-Go Kit—Includes Merry Little Christmas Card Pack, 5 yds of Whisper White Classic Weave Ribbon, pre-cut card bases & embellishments ready to assemble, along with envelopes, step-by-step instructions PDF and BONUS 6" x 8" Album Layout Pictorial PDF!  Just add your own adhesives.  $25.00, plus $6.65 for Priority Shipping, if needed. 

2) Album & Pages Add-On Kit—Add the 6" x 8" Kraft/Black Album and a Variety Pack of Pocket Pages to ship separately, direct to you from Stampin' Up!  Additional $24.00.

3) Instructions Only—You'll receive the Merry Little Christmas Card Instructions and the BONUS 6" x 8" Album Layout Pictorial PDFs, emailed approximately December 13, 2017.  $15 fee

Quantities Limited!  While Supplies Last!

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Introducing Project Life...Stampin' Up! Style

Too Cool Upcoming Classes!

• Mini Magazine Holder Note Card Set Class—April 17, 6:30pm
• "Last Thursdays" Card Class—Thursday, April 24, 6:30pm.

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Hi Stamping Friends!

Don't forget that today is the last day to RSVP for my Mini Magazine Holder Note Card Set class happening tomorrow at 6:30pm.  I still have Class-To-Go Kits available for this class, too!  See complete details.

Big NEWS!  Today, I have a very exciting announcement to share with you!  If you're a scrapbooker, you've probably already know about Becky Higgins and Project Life.  Well, Stampin' Up! has just announced that they are teaming up with Becky to begin offering a complete line of Project Life products featuring exclusive colors and designs from Stampin' Up!  How awesome is that!?

If you follow my blog regularly, then you already know that I tend to focus on cards and rarely do scrapbook projects.  But, I've already gotten lots of feedback about this announcement from several of my scrapbooking friends and they are getting me really excited about this new, easier way to do memory keeping!  I can't wait to see what all the fuss is about!

Watch the official Project Life announcement video from Stampin' Up and Becky Higgins...

  

What Is Project Life?

It's a super simple, totally affordable way to get your photos into albums: you just slip your photos into Photo Pocket Pages and add designed cards. It's a back-to-basics approach to documenting your life. In a nutshell, it's all about spending more time making memories and less time scrapbooking them.  It's a perfect fit for our busy lives!

When Can We Purchase It?

You’ll be able to order a selection of Project Life products starting May 1! And with the launch of our new annual catalog on June 2, you’ll be able to buy from our complete line of Project Life products.

Can’t wait that long? Stampin’ Up! demonstrators will be able to order the limited selection starting April 21. So if you’re a demonstrator make sure to check the demonstrator website that day; if you’re not a demonstrator, sign up and you can order the products early too!

 

Here are the items you’ll be able to purchase on May 1...

Stay tuned to learn more about this exciting new addition to the Stampin' Up! family!

What Do You Think?  I can see lots of fun and potential with this new line of Stampin' Up! products!  What do you think about combining the Project Life memory keeping system with the coordination of Stampin' Up!?  I'd love to hear your comments! 

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Name That Retired Stamp Contest—Don't forget to also leave your list of 10 stamps you think will be on the Retired Stamp List released on April 21 in the comment section.  You could win a retiring stamp set!  See contest details!

More projects coming tomorrow!

Angie

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Peachy Keen Brag Book—Final 3 Days To Register!

►Class-To-Go Kits Available For All Spring Classes!◄

• See my Calendar of Events for the complete schedule! 
• Or, see details about the newest Spring class additions!

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Hi Stamping Friends! 

There's ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to register for my Peachy Keen Class-To-Go Kit, the first class in my Spring Spectacular stamp-of-the month series.  The deadline for pre-paid registration is Saturday, January 25.  It's also the deadline to sign up for the Spring Spectacular Stamp Club to take all 5 classes and receive Hostess Benefits for one month. 

Not sure if you like the Peachy Keen stamp set?  Then you should know...

Stamp Set Substitutions Are OK!  I've had several people tell me that they like the Retro Fresh paper, washi tape and Natural Chevron Ribbon, and they like the class projects, but they aren't so sure about the Peachy Keen set.  Hey, I'm flexible!  If you would like to substitute a different stamp set that's $14.95 or greater, I have no problem with that.  If it's more, you just pay the difference.  You'll still be able to use the supplies included in the kit to make your projects, you will just have some different images.  Let me know if you would like a Peachy Keen kit with no Peachy Keen set! 

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January Peachy Keen Class—This class includes the Peachy Keen Stamp Set, a full package of Retro Fresh Washi Tape, a 1/4 pack (6x6") of Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper, and a full spool of Natural Chevron Ribbon to use on the projects.  Plus, you'll get all the pre-cut supplies needed to create two cards with envelopes and a photo brag book.  All you need to add is ink and adhesives! Cost $40.00 clear, $45.00 wood.

Peachy Keen Bundle Option—Features all of the above, plus the coordinating On Film Framelits. Cost $62.00 clear, $67.00 wood  

Pre-Paid Registration By: January 25, 2014

Stamp Club Sign-Up Deadline: January 25, 2014

See the complete details of all of my stamp-of-the-month style classes on the Spring Spectacular Info Page. 

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One of the projects included in the Peachy Keen Class-To-Go Kit is this groovy photo brag book.  It fits perfectly with the film and camera theme of the Peachy Keen stamp set and coordinating On Film Framelits! 

 

The inside of the brag book contains 5 Clear Envelope pages that are the perfect size pockets to hold up to 10 photos back-to-back.  Capture some cool shots from a special event and give them the spotlight!  It makes a nice gift for friends or grandparents! 

Brag Books Are Easy & Versatile! I've been making similar brag books for years and they are perfect for so many occasions because they are fun and easy to make.  We've created them for wedding party favors, Girl Scout meetings, baby's firsts book, forever friends gifts, Christmas stocking stuffers, girl's birthday party activities and even to add to the front of a scrapbook page. 

Basic Brag Book Construction

• Cut 2 pieces of 7-1/4" x 4-3/4" card stock for the front and back of the book. Score both pieces along the 7-1/4" side at the 1" mark.
• Cut a 2" x 4-3/4" piece of card stock, and score down the center at the 1" mark for the spine.
• Stack 5 (or more) Clear Envelopes and adhere them together using the adhesive already on the flap that seals the envelope.  Adhere the stack to the back cover using the adhesive on the seal.
• Adhere the front cover to the envelope flaps with SNAIL.
• Adhere the spine to the front of the book only with Sticky Strip.
• Punch 1/8" holes or using a Piercing Tool to add holes for two Candy Dot Brad Bases, or similar brad. 
• Adhere the spine to the back of the book with Sticky Strip to hide the brads.
• Decorate!

 

Brag Book Base—Our Peachy Keen Brag Book uses So Saffron card stock for the covers, stamped randomly with the Peachy Keen squares in So Saffron ink.  Confession...I added the Retro Fresh Washi Tape across the top because I accidently smudged some Coastal Cabana ink up there.  Covered that right up!

  

Spine—I adhered some of the Retro Fresh Washi Tape around the spine before adhering it (this time on purpose!).  Instead of Candy Dots, I added Rhinestone Jewels to the tops of the Candy Dot Brad Bases.  I love that look!

  

Film—The Baked Brown Sugar filmstrip focal point is die-cut using the On Film Framelits.  I adhered a 2-1/2 x 2-1/4" piece of Very Vanilla to the back of the film with Multipurpose Adhesive and stamped the Peachy Keen phrase in Coastal Cabana. 

Camera—You have to create this element in reverse.  The framelit for the camera is a solid die, meaning you can't see through it to position it over a stamped image.  TIP: Cut your die-cut camera shape out first, then ink your stamp, lay it right side up on the table and lay your die-cut on top of it to get the stamped image.  It actually lines up easier than you might think. 

 

Background Layers—I love the textures and patterns layered behind the focal point.  The bottom is decorated with a 6" x 1-1/2" piece of Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper.  For a little whimsy, I added some Coastal Cabana Ruffled Ribbon along the top of the DSP. 

TIP: Lay down a line of Sticky Strip on your cover, then add the ribbon to it.  Don't add the Sticky Strip to the ribbon, because it's nearly impossible to peel the backing off of it. Trust me.

The new Arrows Texture Impressions Folder gives a nice coordinating texture to the final 6" x 3/4" Tangerine Tango card stock layer.

Arrow Details—To finish the project, I added a couple of Peachy Keen arrow elements stamped in Coastal Cabana and Tangerine Tango, then die-cut with the On Film Framelits.  A few more Rhinestone Jewels add the perfect sparkling touches. 

Complete Supplies List:

• Stamps—Peachy Keen (wood) OR Peachy Keen Bundle (wood)
• Ink—Coastal Cabana, So Saffron and Tangerine Tango Classic Ink
• Paper—Retro Fresh DSP; So Saffron, Coastal Cabana, Tangerine Tango and Very Vanilla card stock
• Accessories—Clear Envelopes, Retro Fresh Washi Tape, Candy Dot Brad Bases, Rhinestone Jewels, Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim
• Tools—On Film Framelits OR Peachy Keen Bundle (wood), Arrows Texture Impressions Folder, Big Shot, Sticky Strip, Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, SNAIL

Find all the supplies to create these projects & more at my Online Store!

Order The Peachy Keen Class-To-Go Kit Now!  Pre-paid registration deadline is January 25, 2014.  Or, sign up for all 5 of my Spring Spectacular Classes to be part of my Club and earn Hostess Benefits!  Contact me! 

Angie

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• January Spring Spectacular Registration—Ends Jan. 25
• Full Spring Classes Event Schedule
• "Last Thursdays" Class—January 30
• Anything Goes Open Stamp Night—February 6

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Digital Days Continue & Gently Falling "Wow" Card

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FREE Moments Ago Brush Set (#135717)—OOooh!  This is a fantastic hand-written phrases set that's perfect for both scrapbooking and cardmaking!  I love it!  Download it for FREE!  (click to enlarge)

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Inspiration & Challenge—See today's guest bloggers for inspiration on using the Hello There Kit: Happy Digital Scrapbooking Day!  Scroll to the bottom of that post to see how you can win $20 in digital downloads! 

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Hi Stamping Friends!

Today's project comes from Carmen DeBruce and I'm planning on doing a similar card during my Wow Techniques Class coming up next Friday!  Here are more details about that class...

Wow Technique Class—Friday, November 8

Take your stamping to the next level!  The Wow Techniques Class highlights the latest & greatest products & techniques with projects that are sure to Wow you! Join us Friday, November 8, at 6:30pm, at my Too Cool Stamping Studio in Fort Wayne, IN.  The cost of the class is $15 or FREE with an order* placed at the event.  Here's what we're creating this month:

• Gently Falling Thankful Card—Try out the gorgeous Joseph's Coat technique!  Our project will be similar to today's featured project by Carmen!
• Envelope Pouch Note Cards—Choose your style: Flowers or Snowflakes!
• Envelope Punch Gift Card Holder—Create an easy, pull-up gift card holder with the Envelope Punch Board. 
• Bring-A-Friend & Stamp Club Bonus Project!—Create a bonus treat holder project if you are part of my Wow Stamp Club OR if you sign up with a friend!

Please RSVP by Thursday, November 7, at 5pm

*Minimum order is $25 for the FREE class.  Workshop, private class, and other class orders do not qualify.

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Inspired from Cherie & Toni at MotherDaughterStampin.com.

Carmen DeBruce created this stunning autumn card using the Gently Falling (wood) stamp set and the cool Joseph's Coat Technique. 

Joseph's Coat Meets 2013—This technique is kind of a blast-from-the-past!  It was really popular when I first started stamping over 10 years ago, but it's popularity died down as more and more cool stamping tools were introduced.  Personally, I love doing technique-oriented projects, so I think dusting this technique off and combining it with the cool Expressions Thinlits is brilliant!

Step 1: Color Layer—Carmen started by sponging on Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Old Olive and Real Red ink onto Whisper White card stock.  You want the ink blends to be bright and bold, so apply it heavily.

Step 2: Clear Embossing—Next, she stamped the bold maple leaf image from Gently Falling in VersaMark Ink over the entire sponged piece.  Using Clear Embossing Powder, she heat embossed the leaves to create what will later be the see-thru areas of the card.

Step 3: Brayering—Finally, she brayered Early Espresso ink over the top to cover all of the background except where the ink is resisted by the clear embossing.  You can use any dark color of ink for this! 

Carmen did a second version (Two Cool!) of the card using the Gently Falling line-image maple leaf instead!  I love this one, too! 

Thankful Thinlit—The delicate sentiment, intricately-cut with the Expressions Thinlits, adds just the right pop to this beautiful Fall background! 

Expression Thinlit TIPS

• Run Expressions Thinlits and card stock through the Big Shot back & forth at least 4 times to get a nice clean cut.
• Depending on the pressure of your Big Shot machine, you may need to add a shim.
• Use a Paper Piercer to poke through the thinlit holes to carefully remove your die-cut.
• A sheet of wax paper between the thinlit and card stock can help it pop out easier.

Thanks to Carmen for re-introducing this fabulous technique!  I can't wait to try out a similar version of this card at my Wow Techniques Class!  Hope you can join us!

Angie

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• Holiday Blog Hop—Starts November 6 
• Wow Techniques Class & Club—November 8, 6:30pm
• Too Cool Demo Team Shoebox Swap—November 11, 6pm
• Anything Goes Open Stamp Night—November 17, 4-9pm
• December Countdown To Christmas—Registration Deadline November 18

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• Endless Wishes Photopolymer—New Christmas set! 
• Pop & Place Gift Tags—70 tags & matching stamps. 
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• Envelope Punch Board—Makes 66 sizes of envelopes!
• Best of Snow—New 25th Anniversary Collector Set

Sunday Showcase: Thankful Autumn Projects

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Hi Stamping Friends!

It's been a beautiful Fall week here in Indiana, so I decided to feature some autumn-themed projects for today's Sunday Showcase!  Hope it inspires you!

On display at Ronda Wade's Creative Convention.  Color combo: Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky and Early Espresso.

I love the pretty layered stamping of the sketched chevron background and bundle of wheat on this Truly Grateful (wood) card.  The Witches' Brew Washi Tape adds a nice pop of orange, and the Burlap Ribbon gives some beautiful texture.

Created by Peggy Tassler.  Color combo: Early Espresso, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, and Daffodil Delight.

The Lovely As A Tree (wood) stamp set is an oldie, but a goodie!  It's the oldest set in the catalog, and I hope it stays around for a long time!  I love how Peggy used markers to add colorful Fall foliage to the tree line, including all those leaves that need raking!  Looks like my yard about now!  

Also features: Four Frames (wood), Decorative Label Punch, Linen Thread and Neutrals Buttons. 

 

Created by Darla Eigenschink. CASEd from Lyssa Zwolanek at Song of My Heart Stampers.  Color combo: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango and Soft Sky.

Darla used the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit and lovely Sweater Weather Designer Series Papers to create this fantastic scrapbook page spread.  The Thankful Tablescape is actually designed to help you decorate your table for Thanksgiving dinner, but all the cool contents can also be used for other amazing autumn projects like this one!

 

The Autumn Accents die-cuts were scrunched and sponged, then layered over Burlap Ribbon and Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon accents.

The menu cards from the Tablescape Kit make terrific journaling elements.  And, my favorite is the gorgeously textured birch paper.  It's like a really heavy crepe-paper that you've got to feel to appreciate!  You get a huge roll of it in the kit, so it can be used on all kinds of projects!

Also features: Naturals Buttons and Linen Thread.

The whimsical look of the Expressions Thinlits "thankful" is the perfect finishing touch!

On display at Ronda Wade's Creative Convention.  Color combo: Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry and Baked Brown Sugar.

This one features the solo Magnificent Maple stamp, stamped in Early Espresso and colored in with Baked Brown Sugar.  The scrap of Burlap Ribbon and Antique Brad are great details! 

Also features: Sweater Weather DSP, Petite Pairs (wood) stamps.

 

Created by Peggy Tassler.  Color combo: Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Garden Green, So Saffron, Early Espresso.

Peggy did some awesome coloring and shading details on this Best of Autumn pumpkin image.  My favorite is the hand-cut small pumpkin that's popped up for dimension!  Cute! 

Also features: Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Crochet Trim.

Created by Darla Eigenschink. Color combo: Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, and Pumpkin Pie.

Darla used the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit for another fun project...this time a mini Thankful scrapbook. The chalkboard accent comes with the kit, along with the Chalk Marker that she used to write on it. 

Also features: Autumn Accents Die and Magnificent Maple stamp.

She used the journaling card pockets to hold 6 sheets of stamped and decorated card stock for featuring photos and stories of thanks!

On display at Creative Convention.  Color combo: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie. 

Another fun way to use the leaves from the Autumn Accents Die, this time paired with the sentiment from Tags 4 You (wood). 

Also features: Sweater Weather DSP, Burlap Ribbon, Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Linen Thread.

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Did you notice that many of these projects used the same popular autumn products and many times even the same color combinations?  But, by mixing in some different accents and stamps, we got to see a whole assortment of unique looks for Fall!  

Thanks for stopping by today's seasonal Sunday Showcase!  I hope you enjoyed these ideas!  

You can find the supplies to make these projects at my Online Store!

See you next time!

Angie 

Sunday Showcase: Merry Moments Divided Pages Scrapbook

I've already given you some sneak peeks of the beautiful Merry Moments Scrapbook pages that I've offered as a class.  For today's Sunday Showcase, I thought I'd give you the details of the entire book now that the class is done. 

The Merry Moments Scrapbook was an album we created at Ronda Wade's Creative Convention, so the design credit goes to her at Stamp With Ronda. She used the majority of the contents of the Merry Moments Simply Scrappin' Kit, plus a few extras for embellishments.  It's a fun & easy holiday album to make and the Divided Page Protectors give it a fresh twist on traditional scrapbooking. 

Let's take a closer look at each double-sided page in the scrapbook  (click to enlarge), including measurements for any card stock or paper you would need to pre-cut in parentheses.   I've listed any extra tools or supplies you'll need for each page, as well.

 

• Cover: You'll need the Top Note Die and Scallop Edge Border Punch for Old Olive layers on this page.  (full 12x12" Cherry Cobbler cs, 8x6" Very Vanilla, 4x12" striped dsp)

 

• Page 2:  Scallop Circle Punch.  (12 x 2-1/2" Very Vanilla cs)
• Page3: Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain and Dazzle Marker for ornaments. (Two 6x4" green striped dsp, two 6x4" Old Olive cs, one 6x4" Cherry Cobbler cs, one 6x4" Cherry Cobbler dsp)

 

• Page 4: Top Note Die needed for two dsp die-cuts.  (4x3" Old Olive cs)
• Page 5:  Center panel is empty for adding a 4x6" photo. (Two 6x4" striped dsp, two 3 x 3-3/4" Old Olive cs, 6x12" Cherry Cobbler cs)

 

• Page 6: Center panel is empty. Scallop Circle Punch needed.  (5-1/4 x 4" Basic Gray cs)
• Page 7:  Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon is on page 7. (Two 6x4" Very Vanilla cs, two 6x4" Basic Gray cs, two 6x4" Cherry Cobbler cs, two 6 x 3/4" Basic Gray cs strips)

 

• Page 8: Add Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon and Word Play sentiment.
• Page 9: Scallop Circle Punch needed.  (12x6" Very Vanilla cs, 6x4" Very Vanilla cs, 6x4" Basic Gray cs, two 6x4" Cherry Cobbler dsp)

 

• Page 10: (Scrap of Cherry Cobbler cs for behind tag)
• Page 11:  Bottom right panel is empty for a 4x6" photo. (Two 6x4" Very Vanilla cs, 6x4", 6x1" Very Vanilla cs, Old Olive cs, 6x8" green striped dsp)

 

• Page 12: Top Note Die needed in Very Vanilla, and bottom left panel is empty. 
• Page 13: Very Vanilla Window Frame die-cut, Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, and More Merry Messages sentiment on page 13. (Four 4x4" Old Olive cs, four 4x4" striped dsp, 4x4" Cherry Cobbler cs)

 

• Page 14: Old Olive Dotted Scallop Ribbon. (3-1/2 x 2-1/2" Basic Gray cs)
• Page 15: Center and bottom right panels are empty. (2x12" Gray dsp, three 1/4" strips of Basic Gray for flower stems, 6x4" Very Vanilla cs, two 6x4" Cherry Cobbler cs)

 

• Page 16: Center and bottom left panels are empty. (2-1/4 x 5-3/4" striped dsp)
• Page 17: Scallop Oval Punch needed. (12x6" Old Olive cs, 4x6" Old Olive cs, two 4x6" striped dsp)

 

• Page 18: Scallop Circle Punch needed. (4-3/4" x 4-3/4" Very Vanilla cs)
• Page 19: Scallop Circle Punch and Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon needed. (Two 4x6" Very Vanilla cs, two 4x6" Basic Gray cs, two 4x6" green striped dsp)

• Page 20: (Two 3-3/4" x 3-3/4" gray dsp)

 

 

The a beautiful 12x12" Linen Albums that Stampin' Up! offers are the perfect way to showcase your Merry Moments scrapbook pages!  I love the classic, timeless designs of these elegant albums.  The binder-style ring holders make it easy to add and move around pages, too!  Choose from Early Espresso or Crumb Cake.  Each comes with 10 traditional 12x12" page protectors

Complete Supply List:

• Stamps—Word Play, More Merry Messages
• Ink—Cherry Cobbler and Basic Grey Classic Ink
  
• Paper—Merry Moments Simply Scrappin' Kit; Very Vanilla card stock  
• Accessories—Divided Page Protectors, Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Old Olive Dots Scallop Ribbon, Pearl Jewels
• Tools—Top Note Die, Window Frame Framelits, Big Shot, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL

Find all the supplies to create these projects and more at my Online Store!

Angie

 

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Holiday Stamp-A-Stack & Merry Moments Scrapbook Events

Holiday Stamp-A-Stack & Merry Moments Scrapbook Events

In addition to my Wow Techniques Class happening this Friday, November 9 (space still available), I've been preparing some fantastic new holiday classes for you! 

Registration is now open for the following NEW Too Cool classes!

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Holiday Stamp-A-Stack

When: Sunday, November 18, 1pm.
Where: Angie's Too Cool Stamping Studio, SW Fort Wayne, IN.
What: Stamp a stack of 4 styles of holiday cards (with envelopes) in any amount you want.

     

Click photos to see card details.

You've already seen these amazing cards on my blog, now in one afternoon you can create them and get your holiday cards DONE!  

Working at your own pace, moving station-to-station during this open-house style event.  Each station will have step-by-step instructions, plus the pre-cut card stock, tools and supplies needed to make the projects. 

Cost: Choose any amount in multiples of 4...

• 8 cards for $20 or FREE with $35 minimum order*
• 12 cards for $25 or FREE with $45 minimum order*
• 16 cards for $30 or FREE with $55 minimum order*
• 20 cards & bonus project for $35 or FREE with $65 minimum order*
• 24 cards & bonus project for $40 or FREE with a $75 minimum order*

Supplies To Bring: Class attendees will need to bring their own adhesive (I recommend SNAIL (Tombow Monoadhesive), and you'll likely need a couple cartridges).  I will have SNAIL refill cartridges on hand to purchase, if needed.  Everything else will be supplied!

Bonus:  Door prizes will be drawn every hour until 5pm.  Shop my Clearance at an event discount.  Plus, more holiday card ideas and the latest holiday stamping supplies will be on display to try out!

RSVP: Contact me by November 16 to sign up.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

*Order must be placed on or before event night through me via email, phone or in person.  Online, Club, class, and workshop orders do not qualify. No cancellations after November 14.

Holiday Stamp-A-Stack To Go

Can't attend the Holiday Stamp-A-Stack?  Order a kit to go!  I'll include all the supplies to make the cards, in any multiple you want, to stamp and assemble them on your own!  You'll have all the embellishements and card stock, all pre-cut, pre-textured, pre-punched, and pre-die cut.  Just add your own stamps, inks and adhesives (stamping is not included, per Stampin' Up! policy). 

To Go Cost: Use the same fees as above for local pickup, or I'll add actual shipping costs by Priority Mail to ship to you outside of Fort Wayne, IN.  Kits will be shipped on November 19.

Contact me by November 16 to sign up! 

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Merry Moments Scrapbook Class

When: Sunday, December 2, 1pm
Where: Angie's Too Cool Stamping Studio, SW Fort Wayne, IN
What: Create 20 12x12" holiday scrapbook pages using the Merry Moments Simply Scrappin' Kit and new Divided Page Protectors.

Kit Includes—All supplies are pre-cut. You keep the leftovers!

• Pack of Divided Page Protectors ($7.00 value)
• Merry Moments Simply Scrappin' Kit ($25.84 value)
• Pearl Jewels ($5.83 value)

Supplies To Bring: Class attendees will need to bring their own adhesive (I recommend SNAIL (Tombow Monoadhesive), and you'll likely need a couple cartridges).  I will have SNAIL refill cartridges on hand to purchase, if needed.  Everything else will be supplied, including envelopes!

Cost: $45 pre-paid, plus receive a $10 rebate if you place an order at the event!*

12x12" Linen Album Option: Add $30 if you would like to purchase a beautiful 12x12" Linen Album to hold your scrapbook pages!  Choose from Crumb Cake or Early Espresso ($35.26 value).

Examples of More Scrapbook Pages We'll Create...

Click photos to see enlarged pages.

Bonus:  Enter to win my finished Merry Moments Scrapbook, just add photos!  Shop my Clearance at an event discount.  Plus, more holiday projects ideas and the latest holiday stamping supplies will be on display to try out!

RSVP: Contact me by November 20 to sign up.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

*To receive your rebate, order must be placed on or before event night through me via email, phone or in person.  Online, Club, other class, and workshop orders do not qualify. No refunds.

Merry Moments Scrapbook To Go

Can't attend the class?  Order a kit to go!  I'll include all the supplies to make the 20 pages, including a full pack of Pearl Jewels to embellish them! 

To Go Cost: Use the same fees as above for local pickup, or I'll add actual shipping costs by Priority Mail to ship to you outside of Fort Wayne, IN.  Kits will be shipped on Demember 3.

Contact me by November 20 with your payment to sign up! 

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Looking forward to seeing you at some of my upcoming Too Cool events!  More projects tomorrow!

Angie

Today Only—Sell-a-Stamp Spooktacular—15% Off Stamps!

One Day Only!  Today!  Save 15% off ALL Stamps! 

This means nearly ALL stamps in the current catalogs including:

• Background stamps
• Personalized Name stamps
• Single-Image stamps
• Even Cookie Press stamps

Sorry, it does not include:

• Hostess sets
• Bundled stamp sets
• Digital stamp brush sets

Ordering Details

There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order at this discount!

Two ways to order:

• Visit my Online Store and place your order there before 11:50 pm MT (1:50 am EDT).
• Email your order to me by 10 pm (EDT).  I'll be placing a large order at the end of the day.  If you're local and have a small order, this will save you from the minimum $6.95 shipping charge.  You'll pay 10% shipping instead.

Double 50/50/50 Board Squares! 

Today only, earn two squares on my 50/50/50 Board for every $50 you spend!  Once all the squares are filled, I'll be drawing a winner for a $50 Stampin' Up! shopping spree!  It could be you!

 

Celebrate Digital Scrapbooking Day—All Week Long!

What do you get when you combine Digital Scrapbooking Day and My Digital Studio? A week of Digital FUN!  Offers available now through November 5.

• 3 FREE Digital Downloads—Get your FREE Downloads HERE!  If we get 18,000 downloads, you'll receive a fourth download for FREE!
  
• 50% off ALL digital kits!—See the complete selection of Digital Kits HERE!
• Mega MDS2 Blogging—Stampin' Up! will be sharing lots of fun ideas on MyDigitalStudio.net featuring the free downloads all week long, so check in every day!

See what's on the downloads and information about using them with MDS 2 here. See information on using them with other applications here.

My Digital Studio 30-Day Trial

Want to try out MDS2 Digital Designing Software risk-free for 30 days?  Simply download the MDS2 Trial and start experiencing the fun of creating your own photobooks, calendars, recipe books, holiday photo cards, slide shows and much more! 

The trial is a full version of the software, and you'll be able to save your projects and print them professionally or from your home printer to get the full experience of using it!  Try it today!

Demonstrators and customers recently submitted project kit ideas for a contest.  Today, Stampin' Up! will be announcing the winning kit idea and making it available for purchase!  Look for the brand-new Project Kit to be available here!  (The link was not live when I posted this morning, but it should be up shortly.  If you don't see it, check back soon.)

So much fun stuff going on today, and all week long!  Don't miss a moment of it!  I'll be placing my Spooktacular Stamp Sale order tonight at 10pm EDT, so contact me with your orders before then or place your order at my Online Store.

Back to more projects tomorrow!

Angie

Sunday Showcase—24 Blossom Builder Kit Ideas!

Stampin' Up! had LOTS of fun ideas for the Blossom Builders Kit on display at Leadership in January.  In fact, all of our make & takes were created with blooms from this fabulous kit! 

Just look at all of those colorful flowers!  Each die-cut bloom is printed on double-sided, textured card stock, with a pattern on one side and a coordinating solid color on the other.  There are more than 50 blossoms in a variety of sizes to mix & match for fast & easy embellishments on cards, boxes, scrapbook pages, and more! 

Plus, you get a sheet of pink rhinestones (30 each in 7mm and 2mm) to add some bling to your blooms!

Blossom Builders Kit Showcase...

Here are two dozen fun Blossom Builders Kit project ideas from Leadership to give you some inspiration on how to use them!   

I'm not giving much detail on the projects, but if you have any questions on how any of them are made, just ask me! 

And, rather than repeat my links 4 gazillion times, I'll just list the main ones once.  The majority of these projects also feature Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, Mixed Bunch and Loving Thoughts stamp sets, the Blossom Punch, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine, and Bright Buttons.

The blossoms match the card stock and ink colors for perfect coordination! 

The Mixed Bunch stamp set and Blossom Punch also coordinates beautifully with the blossoms in this kit!  Love the textured Poppy Parade strips, courtesy of the Crimper.

I love how these blooms mimic the flowers in the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper background.  Also features the Scallop Edge Border Punch.

The Paper Pierced border adds a charming finishing touch! 

Those long white banners are also die-cut from the same Blossom Builders Kit.  Just stamp with a Loving Thoughts sentiment and adhere! 

So many colors, limitless layering possibilities, especially when you add the Mixed Bunch images and Blossom Punch shapes!

Torn strips of the Twitterpated Designer Fabric were braided together for the flower stem.  The dots are from the Distressed Dots background stamp.

The ric rac on this card (and the one above it) is from the Tasteful Trim Die.

You can really see the lovely texture of the blossom card stock on this one.  Cute idea to wrap the card three times with 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon.

It's fun to layer the delicate images from Mixed Bunch with the soft patterns on the flower die-cuts.

You can see that the Blossom Punch cut-out layers nicely on some of the larger blooms.

How adorable are these trio of small blossoms?!

Simple, fast and pretty thank you card.

Use the Loving Thoughts words to create a bookmark that you can give in a Petite Pocket Die envelope.

The Blossom Builders Kit is absolutely awesome for quick & cute scrapbook embellishments!

This one also features Pennant Builder Punch shapes and the Just Add Cake DSP.

Or, how about creating some wall décor!  Check out the butterflies that were made from one of the blooms!  The butterfly bodies are pieces of a wooden skewer.

Here's another handy home item...a decorated bulletin board!  Super cute!  These embellishments, particularly the folded circle banner, would look terrific on a scrap page!

Dress up an embroidery ring into a work of art!  Talk about creative, that's thinking outside of the box!

And, don't forget about boxes!  This Fancy Favor Box is much cuter with a Blossom Builders Kit flower on the front!

Here's another pretty box that's really decked out with floral layers in bold colors!

Inside the box was a mini "Memories" photo book!

Why not make it a whole gift set with this matching card & envelope!  Can't resist some good Stampin' Up! coordination!

Finally, a fun and unique way to give treats with this cone-shaped, hanging party favor! 

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Are you ready to have fun building some blossoms? 

Order this fun Blossom Builders Kit at my Online Store today!  This kit is a limited-time-only item, available from the Occasions Mini Catalog until April 30!

Angie