Monday, April 15, 2024

In-Person Card Classes or Kits to Make at Home Coming up Next Week

Hello and welcome to my blog! My In-Person Classes, or kits to make at home, are coming up next week. The 3 cards you will make feature 2 bundles from the new Annual Catalog and 1 Online Exclusive bundle (which means you can't find it in a catalog). You'll make 3 all occasions cards, and the in-person cost is $20 or free with a $30 order. This includes printed instructions and envelopes. The schedule is as follows:

Sunday, April 21st at 2:00
Monday, April 22nd at 12:00  This Class is Full
Thursday, April 25th  at 12:00
Thursday, April 25th  at 5:00

I am also offering kits for you to make in your own home! You will receive all the cardstock and die cuts, with written instructions and videos, to make the 3 cards we are making in the class. I cannot provide stamped images per Stampin' Up! policy. The cost of the kit and to mail it to you is $30 (PayPal) or free with a minimum $35 order. Just click on this Host Code ZXYMKG3Y link to place an order. Deadline to sign up for the kits is Friday, April 12th. The cards are all pictured below. 

This is the new Country Bird House Bundle that will be available May 1st.



Flowers of Beauty Bundle is featured on this card along with the Spotlight on Nature circle dies, all that will be available May 1st.


Magnolia Mood Bundle was used to make this card along with the Deckled Circle Dies. These products are available now and there are links below.


If you would like to attend class, or receive kits, let me know as soon as possible.

Thanks for checking out my blog!



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Thursday, April 11, 2024

How to Make a Layered Magnolia with the Magnolia Mood Dies for the Crafty Collaborations Stampin' Dream Blog Hop


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Hello, and welcome to my blog! Today I'm hopping with a talented group of Stampin' Up! Crafty Collaborations demonstrators. Our theme today is florals, which is an easy one for me as I love making cards with flowers. The bundle I'm using is the Magnolia Mood that's an online exclusive set. I have links to all the supplies I used at the bottom of my post.

Let's take a look at some of the highlights of my card, then you can download a free tutorial and also view my YouTube video showing how to construct this card. The card base is Soft Sea Foam cardstock with a Basic White piece (4" x 5 1/4") that was stamped in Soft Sea Foam with the magnolia pod stamp, then embossed with the Fern Embossing Folder.


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A strip of Soft Sea Foam ribbon was adhered to the bottom of the Basic White piece before that piece was adhered to the card base. Happy birthday was stamped in Melon Mambo on a Basic White strip cut from a die from Labels Aglow (on sale now for $16.50 while supplies last).

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Two magnolias were cut with the gorgeous dies from the Magnolia Mood die set. On the bottom die cut, I colored the leaves, only, with the Old Olive Blends. The buds on the bottom die cut were colored with the Bubble Bath and Melon Mambo Blends. The flowers on the other die cut were colored with the same blends with the center colored with the Dark Daffodil Delight Blend. The leaves were then cut off the die cut that I colored just the magnolia. The magnolia was then adhere to the bottom one with dimensionals, then adhered to the center of the card front.

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 A few Tinsel Gems were scattered around.

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Hooray for Surprises provided the stamp for the inside along with another Magnolia Mood stamp.

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To download your free tutorial, please click on the box below.
Click on the picture below to visit my YouTube channel for complete instructions on how to make this gorgeous card. While you're there, please like my video and subscribe to my channel. Thanks so much for watching. 


I'm so glad you visited my blog, but now please take a minute to check out the fabulous projects the other demonstrators have for you.





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Magnolia Mood Bundle (English)
$54.75
Hooray For Surprises Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$20.00
Fern 3 D Embossing Folder
$10.00
Labels Aglow Dies
$33.00
Tinsel Gems Four Pack
$8.00
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Soft Sea Foam 3/8" (1 Cm) Seam Binding Ribbon
$8.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

April Monthly Crafty Toolbox

Introducing the April Monthly Crafty Toolbox. Below are pictures of the items that will be in the April box with the Pebbled Path Blends Combo pack. Let me know if you would like to receive this month's Toolbox by filling out the form at the bottom of this post. (if you received one last month, you will automatically receive one when I receive your payment but let me know if you want to pass this month.) Deadline to sign up is by April 15th. The price of the toolbox is $20 plus $5 for shipping, if I need to mail it to you. There are more than $25 in products included in the toolbox plus you will receive one handmade card.

Every box starts with a set of Blends. I also offer the option of an ink spot and reinker. You may specify which ink spot and reinker color you would like to receive. Each month also has a sheet of dimensionals and a handmade card!!

Let's look at the contents of this month's toolbox.

The Pebbled Path Stampin' Blends Combo Pack



A full spool of Crumb Cake twine.


A full pack of assorted doilies - 4 different colors. 



One-third of a pack of Sweet Thoughts Memories and More Cards Pack that coordinates with the Sweet Thoughts Memories and More Cards and Envelopes you received last month.


One Sheet of Dimensionals


Click on this box to sign up. If you would like more information, keep reading for all the details. Don't miss out on this month's Crafty Toolbox! 

Spoiler Alert: Next month will include the Bronze and Ivory Blends Combo and starting in June I will be including the new InColors!

More Details about the Monthly Crafty Toolbox

What is a Crafty Toolbox?

It's a collection of Stampin' Up! crafting supplies you'll need to complete your crafting projects! An assortment of current crafting supplies such as embellishments, ribbons, adhesives, spritzers, glue dots, water painter, daubers, Blender Pens, embossing powders, envelopes, etc. will be inside each kit. You  don’t know what you’ll get each month. It will be a happy surprise!

How often will I receive the Toolbox?

Each month you will receive an assortment of products valued at $20 or more. 

Will there be any recurring products?

Yes, there are. What you WILL receive each month is one Blends Combo Pack (a different color each month) and a sheet of dimensionals (total $10 value). I’ll also send you one handmade card.

There is also another option. You can choose to receive an ink spot with the matching reinker instead of a Blends Combo. Yay, choices!!

How long am I obligated?

There is no obligation, BUT, for every 6 months you subscribe, you will receive a special gift valued at around $10. You can stop your subscription at any time. 

How much does it cost?

This happy little toolbox is only $25, which includes $5 for shipping, so you’re getting $25 in supplies for $20! If you live locally and will pick up your Toolbox, then the cost is $20.

How do I pay?

Payment is by PayPal, check, or cash. If paying by check, your Toolbox will be mailed after your check clears.

What is the deadline to sign up each month?

Orders and payments need to be placed by the 15th of each month. Your Toolbox will be mailed around the 25th.

How do I sign up?

Click on the box below to fill out the form to sign up. You will need to pick the option to subscribe for 6 months or month to month. With either option, you will receive an invoice each month to pay for that month's Toolbox.



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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

In-Person Card Classes or Kits to Make at Home Coming up Next Week


Hello and welcome to my blog! My In-Person Classes, or kits to make at home, are coming up next week.The 3 cards you will make feature a bundle from the January-April Mini Catalog and 2 Online Exclusive bundles (which means you can't find it in a catalog). You'll make 3 all occasions cards, and the in-person cost is $20 or free with a $30 order. This includes printed instructions and envelopes. The schedule is as follows:

Sunday, April 7th at 2:00
Monday, April 8th at 12:00  This Class is Full
Thursday, April 11th at 12:00
Thursday, April 11th at 5:00

I am also offering kits for you to make in your own home! You will receive all the cardstock and die cuts, with written instructions and videos, to make the 3 cards we are making in the class. I cannot provide stamped images per Stampin' Up! policy. The cost of the kit and to mail it to you is $30 (PayPal) or free with a minimum $35 order. Just click on this Host Code TJ39HYV2 link to place an order. Deadline to sign up for the kits is Friday, April 12th. The cards are all pictured below. 

The picture does not do this card justice. It is beautiful in person! The technique used to make this card is the faux embossing technique. This stamp set, Stippled Rose, is in the 2024 January Mini Catalog.


This next card features the Online Exclusive embossing folder Fun Patterns. Vellum cardstock was embossed to achieve this soft and beautiful look. Unfortunately, our vellum has sold out and is no longer available. I have provided a link to a different vellum still available that has a pattern in it. It would probably work, too.


This last card uses the ink-directly-to-embossing-folder technique. The Zinnia Embossing Folder was used on this card.


I have provided links to some of the products I used to make all these awesome cards. Just place your order and I'll fix up a kit for you.

If you would like to attend class, let me know as soon as possible.

Thanks for checking out my blog!


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Stippled Roses Cling Stamp Set (English)
$27.00
Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder
$11.00
Vellum Basics 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
$10.00
Fun Patterns Embossing Folders
$9.00
Simply Zinnia Dies
$33.00
Zinnia 3 D Embossing Folder
$11.00