Cruise Photo Answer Revealed

I posted highlights from the Stampin' Up! cruise a couple weeks ago (see them here) and included a group picture on the ship. We are all just tiny heads and it's almost impossible to tell who is who, so I jokingly added that I would give the first person to find me in the picture a free stamp set. Many of you made guesses, but no one got it right! It case you've been wondering, here's the answer!

 

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Endless Birthday Wishes Mini Card

I made this mini card (finished size 2-3/4" x 4-1/4") for my cousin's sweet daughter who is turning one next month. I used the new Endless Birthday Wishes Photopolymer stamp set. It is such a breeze to line up the images when you can see right through the stamps!

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Work of Art Watercolor Thank You Card

I used the new Work of Art stamp set for these quick thank you notes that I sent out to everyone who ordered from me last month. I used up some cardstock that was leftover from cutting another card, so these cards are 3-1/2" x 5", a little smaller than a standard card.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Work of Art stamp set, Calypso Coral ink & cardstock, So Saffron ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Just Sayin' Love Ya Card

One of my favorite things about a new Stampin' Up! catalog is all of the new ideas! Here's the fourth and final card in my Stamp of the Month Club series for May. I was inspired by a sample in the new catalog page 109. I took some of the elements (like the designer vellum secured with washi tape) and used other colors and a different arrangement of hearts and word bubbles to make it my own.

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Stampin' Up! Supplies: Just Sayin' stamp set, Coastal Cabana ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Gold Foil Sheets, Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, Small Heart Punch, Full Heart Punch, Word Bubble Framelits, Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape

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It's time for new Weekly Deals! These special values end next Monday, June 2nd, the same day that the new catalog starts! So you can take advantage of these deals AND order from the new catalog at the same time!

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Preorder Stampin' Blendabilities Alcohol Markers + $50 Starter Kit Offer

Have you seen glimpses of the new Stampin Blendabilities markers!? These markers are incredible for simple coloring, but also for blending and added beautiful depth to your colored images.

Stampin' Blendabilities are currently only available to demonstrators and will not be released to customers until later this summer (current estimation: late June or early July). Not a demonstrator yet?! Starting today, you can join for just $50 -- AND you can choose Stampin' Blendabilities IN your Starter Kit!

This amazing opportunity will only last until June 30, 2014, so take what you already love doing—stamping and crafting—and make (or save) a little money while you're at it! When you join Stampin’ Up! during this limited-time offer, you’ll receive: 

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Masculine Birthday Card with Open Sea Stamp Set

I made a quick trip to my parents' house over the weekend and enjoyed some time up there without the kids. While I was there for less than 24 hours, I still managed to work in some stamping time with Mom and I made this birthday card for my grandfather, who celebrates his 87th birthday later this week.

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Open Sea stamp set, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, Night of Navy ink & cardstock, Cherry Cobbler ink & cardstock, Smoky Slate ink, Basic Gray ink, Whisper White cardstock, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

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Just Sayin' + Retro Fresh Washi Tape

When I started playing with the Just Sayin' stamp set earlier this month, I used samples from the Occasions Catalog as my source of inspiration. For this card, I used an idea from the front of the Occasions Catalog to incorporate the Retro Fresh Washi tape in rows behind the die cuts, but I changed the layout of the card completely.

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Stampin' Up! Supplies: Just Sayin' stamp set, Baked Brown Sugar  cardstock, Tangerine Tango ink & cardstock, Coastal Cabana  ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Retro Fresh Washi Tape, Word Bubble Framelits, Stampin' Dimensionals

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VIDEO: Markered Clear Block Background

Yesterday, I shared a few samples from my recent TV appearance featuring Stampin' Write Markers. (See it here.) Here are two more cards that I shared with ciLiving viewers last week. I used a technique that Brian Pilling demonstrated at Leadership Conference in January. The technique is fairly simple. Color on a clear block with markers, spritz with water, and "stamp" on cardstock. That's it! Be sure to check out Brian's video tutorial at the bottom of this post.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Wetlands stamp set, Morning Meadow stamp set, Basic Gray ink pad, 2013-2015 In Color Markers, 2013-2015 In Color Cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Stampin' Spritzers, Clear Black D

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TV Appearance: Fun with Markers

Last Monday, I made another appearance on WCIA's interactive lifestyle show, ciLiving. This month, I shared some projects using the Stampin' Write markers. I love that the markers are so versatile! There are many techniques you can do with them, but my favorite is simply using the markers to color on the rubber stamps. It's such a simple technique, but a big wow for new stampers. Check out some of the samples I shared on the show. Click here to watch my 5 minute "Creative Corner" segment on the ciLiving website.

Here is the finished card. I used the Gumball Green marker on the stamp to omit the flowers from the stamp and them used the In Color Dahlias where the flowers were supposed to go.

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Embellished Events, Midnight Muse ink & cardstock, Gumball Green marker & cardstock, Summer Starfruit cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Raspberry Ripple cardstock, In Color Dahlias, Mini Glue Dots

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50% Off June Paper Pumpkin Kit + More "Hey, Man" Ideas

Today is the last day to sign up to try My Paper Pumpkin in June for only $9.99! Subscribe today (Friday, May 23) and you'll be billed after June 10th for your first month of My Paper Pumpkin at 50% off the regular price! Continue with your monthly project kit subscription or cancel anytime.

Sign up at https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=50776  using promo code SHELLIDEAL by the end of the day on Friday, May 23 to take advantage of the 50% off June Kit offer. This is for new subscribers only.

As it is every month, the June kit will be a surprise! I can't wait to see what Stampin' Up! has in store for us! Check out some of the cards I made with May's "Hey, Man" Paper Pumpkin kit. I used up almost every last piece of the kit and added an extra sheet of Very Vanilla cardstock to make these cards. Click here to see more card ideas using the May Paper Pumpkin Kit.

This card is 4-1/4" x 4-1/4".

This card is 3" x 3".

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