Paper Crafting Blog Hop - Farewells to Retiring Dragonfly Garden

Hi Friends!

Welcome to our monthly Paper Crafting Blog Hop! The hop this month features products retiring from the the Annual Catalog or the January through April 2023 Mini Catalog.

This month, each hop participant, talented Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, has created an inspiring project featuring their favorite bundle. You may have arrived from Krissi Hannahs' blog. Her project is wonderful!

My project features the Dragonfly Garden stamp set which is retiring from the Annual catalog as well as designer series paper (DSP) that is retiring from the Jan - April Mini catalog.

Dragonfly Garden #154411

Enjoy the Journey 12 x 12" DSP #160586

I paired the Enjoy the Journey coastal cabana DSP pattern with cardstock in the same color then layered the DSP with Bermuda Bay cardstock - a retiring color.


This quick and easy card really highlights the beautiful dragonfly images in the Dragonfly Garden stamp set. I added some interest by using the coordinating Dragonflies punch to punch the stamped dragonfly image and give it vellum wings. I colored the dragonfly with bermuda bay blends - also retiring- before adhering the wings and popping it up with dimensionals.

The sentiment comes from another retiring stamp set, Beauty of Friendship, stamped with retiring bermuda bay ink. For embellishments, I added retiring Pastel Pearls to the dragonfly (which also covers the glue dot adhering the wings) and my favorite Iridescent Rhinestones.

https://youtu.be/E4Hr4FNcCgk

Thank you for hopping around the world with us. Keep hopping to see even more inspiring cards featuring retiring products. Click on the Next Blog to continue the hop.

Dragonfly Garden with Enjoy the Journey DSP
Coastal Cabana cardstock (cs) 5½ x 8½" (14.9 x 21 cm), scored at 4¼" (10.5 cm)

Bermuda Bay cs 4 x 5¼" (10 x 14.4 cm) (retiring!)
Basic White cs scrap Dragonflies punch
Vellum cs scrap Dragonflies punch for wings
Enjoy the Journey DSP 3⅞ x 5⅛" (9.7 x 14.1 cm) (retiring!)
Ink: Bermuda Bay (retiring!), Tuxedo Black Memento

Blends: Bermuda Bay (retiring!)
Dragonfly Garden stamp set (retiring!)
Beauty of Friendship stamp set (retiring!)
Dragonflies punch
Pastel Pearls (retiring!)

Iridescent Rhinestones

Glue dots

Dimensionals

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If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to be yours and help you plan fun stamping projects.

Interested in receiving a discount on all of your orders? I'd love to have you join my Stamping is Fun team so you can receive a 20% discount! Let's chat, just give me a holler or click here for more info.

Thanks for hopping with us!

Stamping is fun!

Terri

Ten Years of Growth - Unboxing the March 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Hi friends!

Welcome to my unboxing of the March 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit, Ten Years of Growth. This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by Stampin' Up's in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow!



What is a Paper Pumpkin kit? Paper Pumpkin is Stampin’ Up’s exclusive monthly craft subscription. It provides stampers with a creative adventure delivered straight to their door, with a focus on exploring and discovering new ways to enjoy papercrafting.

Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed by your craft supplies. Or maybe your feeling a lack of inspiration, proper supplies or crafty know-how. Feeling discouraged you from even starting a project? Paper Pumpkin kits are the solution! Each kit includes pre-cut pieces and are all-inclusive with stamps, ink, embellishments along with step-by-step color instructions. They are the easy button for card making and unlocking your creative potential!

Everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

I'll be sharing alternative cards I've made with this kit by going "off-road."

Before then, enjoy this unboxing video where I open my kit and make 3 cards following the kit instructions. https://youtu.be/HbBBFwkLGv8



Want this card kit for yourself? Then you need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin today! Did you know only subscribers can order past kits? Use this link https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2070974

If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to be yours and help you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin.

Interested in receiving a discount on all of your orders? I'd love to have you join my Stamping is Fun team so you can receive a 20% discount! Let's chat, just give me a holler or click here for more info.

Stamping is fun!

Terri

All the Little Things - Unboxing the April 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Hi friends!

Welcome to my unboxing of the April 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit, All the Little Things. Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with this month’s All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any occasion!

What is a Paper Pumpkin kit? Paper Pumpkin is Stampin’ Up’s exclusive monthly craft subscription. It provides stampers with a creative adventure delivered straight to their door, with a focus on exploring and discovering new ways to enjoy papercrafting.

Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed by your craft supplies. Or maybe your feeling a lack of inspiration, proper supplies or crafty know-how. Feeling discouraged you from even starting a project? Paper Pumpkin kits are the solution! Each kit includes pre-cut pieces and are all-inclusive with stamps, ink, embellishments along with step-by-step color instructions. They are the easy button for card making and unlocking your creative potential!

Everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

I'll be sharing alternative cards I've made with this kit by going "off-road."

All the Little Things cards

Before then, enjoy this unboxing video where I open my kit and make 3 cards following the kit instructions. https://youtu.be/bM_oQ9clT7E

Want this card kit for yourself? Then you need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin today! Did you know only subscribers can order past kits? Use this link https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2070974

If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to be yours and help you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin.

Interested in receiving a discount on all of your orders? I'd love to have you join my Stamping is Fun team so you can receive a 20% discount! Let's chat, just give me a holler or click here for more info.

Stamping is fun!

Terri

Free Shipping, 1-Day ONLY, April 19th

Hi friends!

Stampin Up has just announced Free Shipping, one day only, TOMORROW, Wednesday April 19th, all day on orders $75 or more (before taxes)!

•     Stock up on cardstock basics (white, vanilla, black, etc) before the price increases in the new catalog go into effect - click here to shop cardstock before prices go up!

•     Great time to get any of the Last Chance items - click here to shop the Last Chance products before they retire

•     Don't forget the Clearance Rack - click here to shop the Clearance Rack now!

•     Also, FREE shipping will count on Prepaid 3, 6, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions - click here to shop Paper Pumpkin subscriptions

Use April host code HC9BJVU9 when shopping (don't use code if your order is over $150 so you can enjoy the host rewards yourself). Click here to shop with Host code.

Kite Fold - 1 of 12 Fun Fold tutorials

Starburst Specialty fold - 1 of 8 tutorials

Plus, take advantage of the free shipping offer and I will email you 2 tutorials - your choice of a Fun Fold tutorial (12 different tutorials to choose from) and a Specialty fold tutorial (8 different tutorials to choose from). Each tutorial pdf comes with step-by-step instructions and photos to create the card along with many photos of cards my demo friends made following the tutorial.

Don't miss out on this deal! Make your list today and shop tomorrow!

Stamping is fun!

Terri

Crafting Yard Sale - TODAY!

Hi friends!

The CropMania Yard Sale is happening TODAY, 9am-1pm in Annapolis. Yay!

I'm selling a stash of my retired crafting treasures--stamps, dies, punches, bundles, and DSP at fire sale prices:

• stamp sets $5
• dies $15
• punches $10
• embossing folders $3
• Unopened DSP $3
• various Stampin Up craft kits $5

Come see me today and shop in person!

The yard sale is located at the Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, 2 Pythian Drive (off Rt 2) in Edgewater, MD 21037. There is a $5 entrance fee.

Stamping is fun!

Terri

Crafting Yard Sale - This Sunday!

Hi friends!

I'm selling retired stamps, dies, punches, and a boat-load of patterned paper (designer series paper (DSP)) this Sunday, April 16th, 9am-1pm, at the CropMania Annual Yard Sale in Annapolis. 

It's an indoor sale, so rain or shine, it's a go! This is a big yard sale with over 50 tables filled with paper crafting bargains you won't want to miss!

I'm selling my retired paper crafting treasures to make room for my new treasures. My loss is your gain. If you love a bargain, get yourself over to Annapolis on Sunday!

I've set fire-sale prices to move my gently used retired stamping supplies. Stamp sets are priced to sell at $5, embossing folders $3, punches $10 and dies $15, and other stamping accessories are priced just as low - like I said these are bargains!!

The yard sale is located at the Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, 2 Pythian Drive (off Rt 2) in Edgewater, MD 21037. There is a $5 entrance fee.

Hit me up if you have questions.

Stamping is fun!!!

Terri

Faux Linen Technique with Natures Prints Stamp Set & Natural Prints Dies - Bundle Bonus

Hi Friends!

I have another exciting Bundle Bonus to share with you! The April Bundle Bonus highlights bundles that are retiring from Stampin' Up's 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. I'm highlighting a technique using the retiring Nature's Prints bundle. 

One of the reasons I chose this bundle is that it's super versatile. You can make masculine cards, feminine cards and even gender neutral cards!

Are you wondering what the Bundle Bonus is? Let me tell you about this inspiring program! When you purchase the featured bundle from me, I provide a bonus - all the inspiration you need to create with your new bundle. You get a pdf with lots of inspiring projects my demonstrator friends and I have created using the bundle - and many of them come with video tutorials. The pdf includes project photos, supply lists and measurements for each project.

Nature's Prints Stamp & Die Bundle #158801

The faux linen technique is very easy and offers a great Wow factor! For my sample card I used Mossy Meadow and Blackberry Bliss inks. The Blackberry Bliss ink was so juicy, it bled off as I created my faux linen panel as yu can see below. 

Mossy Meadow with Blackberry Bliss inks

In my video tutorial, I used Old Olive and Highland Heather inks. The inks didn't bleed and the faux linen look is more noticeable. Which version do you prefer? Leave me a comment with your thoughts. Thanks!

Old Olive with Highland Heather inks

Click here to view the tutorial video for this card.

Want to create this card, too? Click here for the shopping list for this card.


Faux Linen Technique with Nature's Prints Bundle Bonus card
Old Olive cs 5½ x 8½" (14.9 x 21 cm) 
Highland Heather cs 3⅞ x 5⅛" (9.8 x 14.2 cm) and a scrap for Natural Prints die cut
Sahara Sand cs scraps for All That die cuts
Very Vanilla cs 3¾ x 5" ​(9.5 x 13.9 cm), scrap for Double Oval punch and 4 x 5¼" (10 x 14.4 cm) 

Adhesive sheet cs 3¾ x 5" ​(9.5 x 13.9 cm)

Tissue paper 6 x 6" (15.5 x 15.5 cm)
Ink: Highland Heather, Old Olive, Tuxedo Black Memento (sentiment)
Nature's Prints stamp set (sentiment)
Natural Prints dies

Double Oval punch
Adhesive Sheet

White Frayed ¾" (1.9 cm) Ribbon

Gold ¼" (6.4 mm) Shimmer ribbon

Tear and tape
Dimensionals

Click here for a shopping list for this card.

If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to be yours and help you plan fun stamping projects.

Interested in receiving a discount on all of your orders? I'd love to have you join my Stamping is Fun team so you can receive a 20% discount! Let's chat, just give me a holler or click here for more info.

Stamping is fun!

Terri