Julie's Stamping Spot -- Stampin' Up! Project Ideas by Julie Davison: July 2019

We'll Walrus Be Friends Cling Stamp Set

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

We'll Walrus Be Friends: Thanks BIG Time!

The first time I looked through the catalog, I spotted to cutest new stamp set! I've never had a thing of walruses or sea life in general, but these guys just made me smile! I'm so excited to feature the "We'll Walrus Be Friends" stamp set for my July Stamp of the Month Club Card Kit! This is one of three adorable card designs included in the kit.

Stampin' Up! We'll Walrus Be Friends Card Kit ~ 2019-2020 Annual Catalog ~ Stamp of the Month Club ~ www.juliedavison.com

Although it's not bundled together in the catalog, I used the High Seas Embossing Folder on all of my cards. It pairs perfectly with this stamp set! Check out the other cards in this month's kit:

There is no commitment when you join my Stamp of the Month Club! I'll add you to my club mailing list and you'll receive one email each month revealing the stamp set and card designs. You can choose when you want to participate by simply replying to that email.
Each month, I feature a different stamp set. Those who participate in July will received the We'll Walrus Be Friends stamp set (or substituted a different set), pre-cut materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs), printed instructions with a color photo of each card, and Priority Mail shipping. Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club.

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: We'll Walrus Be Friends stamp set, Memento Black Ink Pad, Basic Gray Stampin' Blends & cardstock, Coastal Cabana cardstock, Bermuda Bay cardstock, Smoky Slate cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Delightful Day Tag Topper Punch, Bermuda Bay Striped Ribbon, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Wink of Stella, High Seas Embossing Folder

[149367]

High Seas 3D Embossing Folder

[149577]

Delightful Tag Topper Punch

[149518]

Bermuda Bay 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon

[146939]

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Friday, July 19, 2019

Simple to Stepped Up with Sailing Home

Whether you are coming from the creative and talented Melissa Stout's or just joining us -- welcome to the July 2019 Control Freaks Blog Tour! I am super excited about our theme this month! It's Simple to Stepped Up! We are highlighting simple projects for any stamper and then showing how to step it up with additional stamping supplies. So whether you are a brand new stamper, a casual stamper with a small collection, or an avid crafter like me who has it all -- we've got you covered!

Stampin' Up! Sailing Home: Simple to Stepped Up ~ July 2019 Control Freaks Blog Tour ~ 2019-2020 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog ~ www.juliedavison.com

I am featuring the Come Sail Away Suite with three different cards. The first one is very, very simple. Stamps, ink, and paper! I love the Notecards & Envelopes for quick and easy cards like this one.

Using the same ink and stamps, I added some of the coordinating Come Sail Away Designer Paper, a punch, and some twine. This is still a pretty clean and simple card, but includes easy layering.

You could use a pair of scissors or the Triple Banner Punch to cut the banner tip in this 2" tag, but I love this tip that my friend Monica showed me. You can use the #145567 Tailored Tag Punch to punch a banner tip -- or a pointed tip -- in addition to punching a fun tag shape. This versatile punch is a must-have!

Stampin' Up! Tailored Tag Punch Tips ~ www.juliedavison.com

For my last "stepped up" card, I added the Smooth Sailing dies to cut out the stamped image and add embellishment. I also used one of the Sail Away trinkets, tied with a piece of twine.

Which of these three cards is YOUR style? Leave me a comment and let me know and then keep hopping along our blog tour! Your next stop is my talented friend Cindy Elam! Check out what she has created for you!

https://www.heartsdelightcards.com/2019/07/controlfreaksjuly2019.html

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: Sailing Home Stamp Set, Balmy Blue ink & cardstock, Night of Navy ink & cardstock, Sahara Sand cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes, Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper, Smooth Sailing Dies, Night Of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker's Twine, Sail Away Trinkets, Tailored Tag Punch

Daisy Lane Smile Card

I was inspired by the Global Design Project Challenge #198 to create this card. This week's challenge is a card layout. I've had a piece of this shiny Noble Peacock Designer Paper on my desk all month and I love the way it looks like a white daisy punch out. Do you have the new Medium Daisy Punch? I love this new size and it coordinates with the new Daisy Lane stamp set! You can save 10% when you buy them both together!

Here's the sketch for the Global Design Project Challenge #GDP198. Check out what everyone else has created and make a card to play along!

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: Daisy Lane stamp set, Blueberry Bushel ink, Crushed Curry cardstock, Old Olive cardstock, Thick Whisper White cardstock, Noble Nested Stitched Labels Dies, Medium Daisy Punch, Leaf Punch, Perennial Essence Floral Centers, Stampin' Dimensionals

Daisy Lane Bundle [151118]	Daisy Lane Cling Stamp Set [149325]	Medium Daisy Punch [149517]	Perennial Essence Floral Centers [149442]
Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper [149493]	Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638]	Leaf Punch [144667]

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Greek Isles Cruise Highlights + Holiday Catalog Sneak Peeks

Greek Isles Cruise Highlights + Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog Sneak Peeks ~ www.juliedavison.com

I had hoped to pre-schedule some blog posts while I was gone, but I ran out of time! We just got back from the Greek Isles Stampin' Up! incentive trip! It was amazing! Thank you to all of my customers and team members who helped me earn this amazing dream vacation!

Photos can not quite capture the beauty of the Mediterranean, but here are highlights from our trip. After a day of cruising from Rome, our first port was Santorini! We took the cable car to the top and started our guided tour with a stop in Oia with amazing views of white-washed buildings and blue domes.

Part of our tour in Santorini included a stop at a family winery where we enjoyed a tour of the museum and a wine tasting.

Next up was Mykonos. We had hoped to do a snorkeling excursion, but it didn't work out before the trip, so we enjoyed sleeping in and got off the boat in the afternoon to do a little shopping in this quaint seaside town.

Pineapple Gelato

Next up was Athens! We were very lucky with temps in the low 80's (it was over 100 degrees the day before!) -- it was perfect weather for our guided tour of the Acropolis. We started at the museum where we learned a lot about the history of the Parthenon. History came to life on the hill!

Our tour included a tasting of some authentic Greek food at a local restaurant near the fish and meat market. I am not an adventurous eater, but enjoyed trying everything!

We stopped by the Parliment building just in time to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Syntagma Square.

Our last port was Katakolo, Greece! We enjoyed another slow-paced day with some seaside shopping and a train tram ride to the beach, where we took a refreshing dip in the saltwater!

On the ship, we enjoyed visiting with our demonstrator friends and their guests and making new friends! It is always a treat to share this experience with my parents. As many of you know, Mom was my first recruit 17 years ago and I am so proud of how hard she works to earn these trips!

While the purpose of the trip is definitely a reward and vacation, we do have the opportunity to network with other demonstrators and the Leadership Team. I was happy to chat up and share some feedback. But mostly I was excited for the reveal of the 2019 Holiday Catalog. We got a sneak peek during the general session with product demonstrations and the make and take sessions.

The Holiday Catalog PDF will be posted for demonstrators to view on July 23 at 1:00 pm MT. Demonstrator Pre-order starts August 1! Do you want to be among the first to order from this amazing catalog? Join my team in July or August and get EXTRA, EXTRA rewards! An extra $30 in product of your choice with your Starter Kit (that's $155 in product for $99!) AND a coupon for $10 off your order the month after you join! Learn More about the perks of being a demonstrator and Join my Team when you are ready!

I've already shared my entire album of sneak peeks with my team. Check out some pics on my Facebook page here.

Stampin' Up! spoils us with amazing pillow gifts and prizes. Check out all of the goodies I brought home! I can't wait to craft with all these new goodies, so be sure to come back and visit again!

NEW!! 2019-202 Annual Catalog