Layered Labels Sympathy Card

These are the cards that I wish I didn't have to make: sympathy cards. And sadly, I needed to make three of them this weekend. For this one, I used two of the new In Colors: Coastal Cabana and Baked Brown Sugar. It's a very simple layout. Even without changing the paper and colors, this could pass for almost any occasion.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Layered Labels, Simply Sketched (hostess), Coastal Cabana ink & cardstock, Baked Brown Sugar ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, In Color Backgrounds Designer Paper, Apothecary Accents Framelits (Big Shot), Scallop Oval Punch, Rhinestone Jewel accents, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Featured Stamp Set for June: Mosaic Madness

Mosaic Meets Pop N' Cuts Birthday Card

Saturday is my Mom's birthday. Happy Birthday, Mom!!! Don't peek at this post because your card is in the mail!

I'm still playing with those Mosaics. (See more Mosaic Madness projects here.) This time I combined with with a fabulous new greeting set called Remembering Your Birthday. It has a great variety of birthday words. I thought this one was perfect to go on a Pop N' Cuts Dress Card: (outside) There's something really worth celebrating today... (inside) YOU! Happy Birthday!

I just love the Pop N' Cuts dies!! They are so easy to use and really have a WOW impact! Check out more Dress Up projects on my blog here. And if you haven't already, make sure to watch my video tutorial to see how the die work:

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Mosaic Madness stamp set , Remembering Your Birthday stamp set, Pool Party marker and cardstock, Island Indigo marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Crumb Cake cardstock, Quatrefancy Designer Paper, Pop N' Cuts Card Base Die, Pop N' Cuts Dress Up Die, Dress Up Framelits, Mosaic Embossing Folder, Mosaic Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Island Indigo Ribbon, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Featured Stamp Set for June: Mosaic Madness

In Color Butterfly Punch Cards

I mailed out all of the In Color Mini Samplers on Monday. (If you missed out on the free Mini In Color Samplers, but sure to check out my new catalog Product Shares here.) I wanted to include cards that used the new In Colors and I was inspired by a card that I saw on Pinterest that used the negative butterfly punch image. Here's my take on it.

The card is 4-1/4" x 4-1/4". I used a 4" x 4" piece of Designer Paper from the new In Color Background Patterns pad. They Whisper White cardstock on top is 1-1/2" x 4-1/4". I punched the Elegant Butterfly from the Whisper White cardstock and the punched a Bitty Butterfly in the cardstock to coordinate with the designer paper. A Jumbo Rhinestone was the perfect bling to accessorize this card. I wasn't worried about the bump for mailing since this card was going in a larger package, but you could always add a piece of bubble wrap over it to help even it out.

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Featured Stamp Set for June: Mosaic Madness

New Markers Sold Invidually + Updated Insert for Marker Case

I love it when Stampin' Up! listens to our feedback and we see change!! Many people have requested that the new color markers be sold individually so that if you only need one or two (like Smoky Slate and Soft Sky) to complete your collection, you could get just those one or two.

Well, Stampin' Up! listened!!  For a limited time, from June 26 until October 31, you can buy any of the new colors in the pack or on their own! Go ahead, fill in the missing pieces in your collection or buy the whole lot.

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
130034	$28.95	Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder
131899	$3.50	Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker
131265	$3.50	Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker
131902	$3.50	Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker
131901	$3.50	Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker
131905	$3.50	Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker
131266	$3.50	Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker
131904	$3.50	Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker
131898	$3.50	Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker
131900	$3.50	Soft Sky Stampin' Write Marker
131903	$3.50	Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Marker

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And while you're re-organizing your marker set, be sure to print out the new insert for your Many Marvelous Markers box to organize your colors in the new color collections.

Download the NEW Many Marvelous Markers Insert for the new 2013 Color Collections HERE:

• Entire Box Insert from Stampin' Up! (.pdf)
• Just the Color Chart Part of the Insert (.pdf)

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Featured Stamp Set for June: Mosaic Madness

Bright and Cheery Hello Card

Every month, Stampin' Up! automatically adds a couple new projects to the Art Gallery on my business website. Check out one of the new samples posted this month. Can you spot all the new products? Click here to visit my business website for a list of supplies and project details.

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VIDEO Tutorial for Men's Shirt & Tie Card

When I looked for masculine card ideas to share with my Stamp Club for Father's Day, I came across a card by Amy Celona and knew it was perfect! It's not only easy, but you probably have everything you need to make it already: cardstock, designer paper, and a Paper Trimmer! Be sure to watch my video tutorial at the end of this post!

You can keep it simple or embellish it with buttons from the Vintage Trinkets set. This card would be perfect for Father's Day, Retirement, Graduation, or as a masculine birthday card.

You can make this card in five minutes! No joke! Watch me from start to finish in this video tutorial.

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Featured Stamp Set for June: Mosaic Madness

6/25: Clearance Rack UPDATE!! New Items Added!

It's not a huge update, but make sure to check out the new additions to the Clearance Rack! There are some fabulous deals to be had!! Click here to Shop Now.

While you're shopping, make sure to "Grab Your Greetings" -- three of our most popular greeting stamp sets are 25% off until June 30! Click here to find them in my Online Store.

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NEW!! Ready. Set. Send. Handmade Cards for Sale

I've heard the request many times from customers at workshops -- they love the look of handmade cards, but don't have time to make them! Well, now is your chance!!

Stampin' Up! is piloting a new program called Ready. Set. Send. Cards. You can purchase handmade cards that are done and ready to send! Each package includes 5 Thank You Cards, 5 Birthday Cards, and 10 Whisper White Envelopes.

Ready. Set. Send. CardsItem #133384, $19.95 US

Available while supplies last in my Online Store.

If you like purchasing completed handmade cards, be sure to check out my Stamp of the Month Club! You'll get a new clear mount stamp set and three handmade cards each month! Learn More.

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Featured Stamp Set for June: Mosaic Madness

Mosaic Madness Thanks Card with Printed Window Sheet

Here is another card from my Stamp of the Month Club series for June, using the Mosaic Madness stamp set. I turned the mosaics on their side this time and incorporated a piece of the printed window sheet that comes with the Quatrefancy Designer Paper.

It's not too late to join my Stamp of the Month Club and get this and two other hand-stamped cards along with the Mosaic Madness stamp set straight to your mailbox! Click here to Learn More and Sign Up Now!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Mosaic Madness Stamp Set, Really Good Greetings, Island Indigo ink & cardstock, Pool Party ink & cardstock, Strawberry Slush ink, Whisper White cardstock, Quatrefancy Designer Paper, Mosaic Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Mosaic Embossing Folder (Big Shot), Stampin' Dimensionals

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Featured Stamp Set for June: Mosaic Madness

Top 5 Favorite Sassy Salutations Cards

Here are some of my favorite cards using the Sassy Salutations stamp set. Click on image photo to see the original post and project details.

 

 Sassy Salutations (my favorite!)

#132070, Wood Mount
#126707, Clear Mount

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VIDEO: Emboss Resist Direct to Paper Technique

Yesterday, I posted a Mosaic Madness card that is part of my Stamp of the Month Club series for June. (See it here.) It made me realize that I never posted the video for last month's Clockworks card! I love last month's cards too! In fact, I have an extra set of cards made up, so if you are interested in getting last month's kit, please send me an email!

Isn't the background on this card fun!? I started by embossing the gears in clear on the Very Vanilla cardstock. Then I took the More Mustard, Gumball Green, and Island Indigo ink pads and put them directly on the paper. Watch my video tutorial to see this technique in action:

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Clockworks stamp set, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, Versamark ink pad, More Mustard ink & cardstock, Gumball Green ink & cardstock, Island Indigo ink & cardstock, Jet Black Staz-On Ink, Very Vanilla cardstock, Window Sheets, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Pewter Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mosaic Madness: Mosaic Punch Art Flower

I am officially mad for mosaics!! Honestly, I wasn't so sure about this stamp set the first time I saw it. But you know me and coordinating products, once I started playing, I fell in love! So much so that I choose to feature the Mosaic Madness stamp set in my June Stamp of the Month Club! Learn more about the club here. It's not too late to join and get the June kit, which will include this card and two others!

I punched a piece of cardstock with the Fancy Flower punch as the base for my mosaic flower. It gets completed covered up, but it was perfect to help me space the mosaics. And I used two more mosaics for leaves!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Mosaic Madness stamp set, Really Good Greetings stamp set, Strawberry Slush ink, Daffodil Delight ink & cardstock, Wild Wasabi ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Quatrefancy Designer Paper, 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Mosaic Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Vintage Faceted Buttons, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

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