Monday, August 22, 2016

Stampin Up Thoughtful Branches, Soft Colors

Good Morning!  

I finally changed up the colors a little bit and went a little bit softer.  I still can't put this set down, be sure to grab yours before it runs out!    #thoughtfulbranches  #stampinup




  1. Score a piece of Blushing Bride Card Stock in half at 5 1/2".  Cut it the other way at 4 1/4" and fold it in half to form the base
  2. Cut a piece of Mint Macaron Card Stock to 5 1/4" x 4"
  3. Cut a piece of Whisper White Thick Card stock to 5" x 3 3/4"
  4. Stamp the sentiment on the bottom left hand side of the White layer using Blushing Bride Ink.
  5. Stamp the tree base as shown above in Basic Grey Ink.
  6. Stamp the tree leaves in Mint Macaron Ink.
  7. Tie a bow using Mint Macaron Ribbon and attach with a glue dot.
  8. Attach the layers of cardstock together using fast fuse.
  9. Enjoy!  :)





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Sunday, August 21, 2016

Stampin Up Thoughtful Branches, One Layer Card

Good Morning!  Similar supplies to this week's card but WAY more simple!   This one is only one layer!  #thoughtfulbranches  #stampinup




  1. Score a piece of Crumb Cake card stock in half at 4 1/4".  Cut and fold it in half the other way at 5 1/2".
  2. Stamp the sentiment on the bottom right hand side as shown above.
  3. Using the crumb cake ink pad, stamp the leaves across the top and one above the sentiment.  
  4. Clean the stamp, using stampin mist and scrub.
  5. Stamp the leaves in Watermelon Wonder ink right underneath that top line.
  6. Take a 16" piece of burlap and cut down the edge to open the side of the ribbon.  Take two strands from the side and tie them around your card and create a bow.
  7. Enjoy!  :)





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Friday, August 19, 2016

Stampin Up! Thoughtful Branches, Your Kindness Makes a Difference Card

Good Morning!

Did you think I was done with this stamp set?  No way!   #thoughtfulbranches  #stampinup




  1. Score a piece of Crumb Cake card stock in half at 4 1/4".  Cut and fold it in half the other way at 5 1/2".
  2. Cut a piece of Watermelon Wonder Card Stock to 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
  3. Cut a piece of Whisper White Thick Card stock to 5" x 3 3/4"
  4. Stamp the sentiment on the bottom left hand side of the White layer.
  5. Stamp the three tree stamp using crumb cake right in the middle of the card.
  6. Stamp the leaves in Watermelon Wonder ink right on top.
  7. Attach the top two layers of cardstock layers together using fast fuse.
  8. Take a 16" piece of burlap and cut down the edge to open the side of the ribbon.  Take two strands from the side and tie them around your card and create a bow.
  9. Attach the top two layers onto the card base using fast fuse adhesive.
  10. Enjoy!  :)





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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Branches For you Leaf Card Featuring Burlap String Technique

Hello Again Friends,

This card uses the same supplies as yesterday, but achieves a totally different look!  I just can't get enough of this gorgeous color combination featured on this card made with the Thoughtful Branches bundle! #thoughtfulbranches  #stampinup



Here's some fireworks with the Thoughtful Branches Bundle!  


  1. Score a piece of Crumb Cake card stock in half at 4 1/4".  Cut and fold it in half the other way at 5 1/2".
  2. Cut a piece of Watermelon Wonder Card Stock to 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
  3. Cut a piece of Whisper White Thick Card stock to 5" x 3 3/4"
  4. Stamp the sentiment on the bottom right hand side of the White layer.
  5. Stamp the leaf pattern shown up the left hand side of the card with Watermelon Wonder Ink.  Clean the stamp then stamp the same stamp in Crumb Cake Ink right beside it.
  6. Stamp a leaf coming off the sentiment in Crumb cake while you have the stamp out.
  7. Attach the top two layers of cardstock layers together using fast fuse.
  8. Take a 16" piece of burlap and cut down the edge to  open the side of the ribbon.  Tie them around your card and create a bow.
  9. Attach the top two layers onto the card base using fast fuse adhesive.
  10. Enjoy!  :)





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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

2016 Stampin' Up, Holiday Catalog Rollout BASH! In person or to go!


Ho, Ho, Ho!!! It's coming soon!  The gorgeous new holiday catalog goes live and I'm throwing a giant party! 
Be the FIRST to see the new gorgeous papers, In colors, Big Shot framelits and punches and play with them, up close and personal!
Make 16 different Christmas cards to kick off the holiday season, pre- prepped to "The 9's" so you can have fun and just stamp and assemble.  
This class will feature the following BRAND NEW stamp sets:

  • 140396 Cookie Cutter Bundle
  • 143512 Hang your Stocking Photopolymer Bundle
  • 142180 Tin of Tags Stamp Set
  • 142051 Wrapped in Warmth Stamp Set


This registration will close down Tuesday 8/13 at midnight! I will need a day or two to get the pillow gifts made.
IN PERSON CLASS OPTIONS:
  • Everyone makes 16 Full Size Cards/gift card holder with Envelopes. 
  • Everyone receives two full embellishments, you keep the extras.  
  • The Raffles, and door prizes will be AMAZING (and you may win something even in a To Go kit!)
  • Every person will also receive an event bag and a small pillow gift.  
NEW TO GO CLASS OPTIONS:
  • 16 packets, with directions mailed to your door for $53 (includes $6.80 for shipping) Plus the PDF tutorial by September 30th.  
  • or PDF documents of all 16 cards with photos and directions (great for your own use, or to print double sided and take to workshops).  
Please Join Us On:
Sunday, September 18th from 2-5PM
16 Different Cards/gift card holders featuring products from the brand new catalog, plus two full embellishments for only $45!

    Back to school has been crazy and it won't be long before holidays and activities ramp up!  Having 16 projects to kick off your holidays will keep you ahead of the hustle, and let you be spoiled a little bit in the process. 

    Your fee will also include 2 full packages of embellishments, you keep all the extras.  Plus, all supplies to complete the 16 different cards using at least 4 different new stamp sets! 
    As with MANY stamping events there will also be stamping friends, chocolate, water provided by the hall and door prizes!  (due to the venue restrictions, I cant bring in food).  Don't forget to bring a little extra cash for ordering and adhesive purchases if you need them that day! 
    Among the prize list there will be a brand new products and accessories!  Stamps sets and punches & bundles, oh my!  :) This catalog kickoff event is going to be AWESOME!!
    You'll have so much fun seeing the NEW catalog stamp sets up close and personal! 
    Please bring adhesive and a refill to be safe and a covered bottle of water/coffee to drink. I'll have some snacks.  However, if you dont mind waiting till my team finishes cleaning up, we usually go to the Longhorn Steakhouse for dinner after.  I plan to stay and hang out afterwards if you'd like to have dinner together. 

    Stampin Up Thoughtful Branches Fireworks Card

    Hello Again Friends,

    This card uses the same supplies as yesterday, but achieves a totally different look!  I just can't get enough of this gorgeous color combination featured on this card made with the Thoughtful Branches bundle! #thoughtfulbranches  #stampinup



    Here's some fireworks with the Thoughtful Branches Bundle!  


    1. Score a piece of Crumb Cake card stock in half at 4 1/4".  Cut and fold it in half the other way at 5 1/2".
    2. Cut a piece of Watermelon Wonder Card Stock to 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    3. Cut a piece of Whisper White Thick Card stock to 5" x 3 3/4"
    4. Stamp the sentiment on the bottom left hand side of the White layer.
    5. Stamp the curved lines in a pattern heading toward the top right hand side of the card.  (optional) trace over them using a Soft Suede Marker for Dynamic effect.
    6. Stamp the hearts on the top right as shown above.
    7. Apply wink of Stella Glitter Brush to the top of the stars and the swirls and you are done!




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    Tuesday, August 16, 2016

    Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Branches Masked Heart Tree Card, Sweet and Sassy Framelit Dies

    Hello Friends!

    I have not been able to put this stamp set down and I have so many samples to share with you!  In fact, i have just TWO card kits left out of my second batch for the class to go on this!  I just can't get enough of this gorgeous color combination featured on this card made with the Thoughtful Branches bundle!  #thoughtfulbranches  #stampinup


    Anyone who knows me well know's I'm all heart.  I walk through life and hold on to those people who I know are part of my tribe.  I think we all do to some extent!  This card is SO ME!  :) It's simple and a little vintage and I just used some heart framelits to make a paper mask, and stamped the tree top through the mask and Holla Holla!  A gorgeous tree card!  


    1. Score a piece of Crumb Cake card stock in half at 4 1/4".  Cut and fold it in half the other way at 5 1/2".
    2. Cut a piece of Watermelon Wonder Card Stock to 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    3. Cut a piece of Whisper White Thick Card stock to 5" x 3 3/4"
    4. Stamp the sentiment on the bottom right hand side of the White layer.
    5. Stamp the tree trunk as shown using the Crumb Cake Ink Pad.  
    6. Using a large heart from the Sweet & Sassy Dies, cut a heart shape into a piece of scrap card stock.
    7. Lay the paper down, on top of the tree so you can see the tree base. 
    8. Stamp the Watermelon Wonder tree top, on top of both pieces, so you are looking through the cut shape in the cardstock.
    9. Attach all the cardstock layers together using fast fuse.
    10. Take a 16" piece of burlap and cut down the edge to  open the side of the ribbon.  Remove two strands from the "inside" of the ribbon. Tie them in a bow and attach the bow to your card with a glue dot.
    11. Enjoy!  :)





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    Sunday, August 14, 2016

    Sneak Peek, Stampin' Up! Jar of Haunts, Happy Halloween Mummy Jar Card

    Hello Friends!

    So happy to have some of my holiday items already here in the studio.  If you're like me, you might tend to do a lot of cards with leaves.  I really do.  Thinking of you and sympathy cards are so needed and then I tend to skip right over Halloween and jump into Christmas card making.

    By October sometimes, i don't want to see another Christmas card!  :)

    So, this year, I'm turning over a new leaf!  (so to speak). How about a seriously cute Mummy Jar Card?  You can't really see it in the photo, but I used clear Wink of Stella to really make his eyes sparkle (even though he looks a little horrified to be a mummy).

    Click here to download your FREE, printable PDF tutorial, so you can make your own!  (I know the links won't work until the holiday catalog goes live on September 1st, but here is all the item numbers with links anyway).



    Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope to make a few more Halloween inspired projects this week.  We will be having a frightfully good time in the studio!  mmmmwhahah.  :)

    Love,
    Selene

    Thursday, August 4, 2016

    Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Branches Boxed Card Online Class to GO

    Thoughtful Branches Online Class to GO 


    I have been working on this awesome class for weeks and it's finally all done and waiting to send to you!  The new Thoughtful Branches Bundle is only available while supplies last and I wanted to have some fun with this limited time offering!  
    So how do you get your Online Class? Well there are 4 different ways! 
    Four ways to get this class:
    1. I want it all bundle: Comes with the precut card stock for all SEVEN projects, Stamp Set, Framelits, Playful Pallette Washi Tape, mailed to your door.  (Please note: I will mail these out as I receive them from Stampin Up and this class has limited availablility as the stamp set and framelits are while supplies last).  I have all the card stock precut.  If you wish to order direct, you can order the two items to ship direct to you, using host code CZCUF7SZ and I will ship the kit within two business days.  $71.  (retail value is $70.70 in just product, so the card kit is FREE)
    2. Precut Kit with Ribbon (no washi included):  Receive the printable PDF directions, and video directions with precut card kits and your bows tied for you for only $25
    3. Directions Only:  Receive the printable PDF directions and corrosponding video to your inbox.
    4. Join my team: and I'll send you the PDF directions and video for free!
    Demonstrators: you may offer the sheets for free with any $50 order.
    Complete supply list and shopping list will be part of the directions.
    Recommended supplies to assemble these projects as shown with the packets:
    Stamps: 
    Ink Pads:141395 Sweet Sugarplum Stamp Pad
    141398 Peekaboo Peach Stamp Pad
    141396 Emerald Envy Stamp Pad
    126949 Real Red Stamp Pad
    140932 Basic Gray Archival Stamp Pad
    131179 Smokey Slate Stamp Pad
    131172 Blushing Bride Stamp Pad
     
    Recomended adhesives to have on hand:129026 Fast Fuse, 103683 Glue Dots, 110755 Tombo Liquid Glue
    For To Go packet customers all cardstock will be prepunched, precut, scored to make assembly as simple as possible.  I will also pre-tie any bows to make it easy to assemble.