2 Fancy Phrases Color Challenge Cards

Every other week, I post a Creative Color Challenge on the Julie's Stamping Spot: Share & Connect Facebook Group and invite everyone to share cards created with the challenge colors. This week, the colors are Flirty Flamingo, Highland Heather, So Saffron, and Pear Pizzazz. Check out what everyone has been creating here.

Here are the cards that I created for the challenge. I used the retiring Fancy Phrases stamp set and paired it up with a few other retiring favorites: the Stitched Shapes dies, the Timeless Tag Punch, and the Polka Dot White Tulle Ribbon. Which card do you like better? Leave a comment and let me know!

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make This Project:

Fancy Phrases Bundle [154090]	Fancy Phrases Cling Stamp Set [152530]	Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153072]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Timeless Label Punch [149516]
Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912]	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154884]	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887]	So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154905]	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]

There's only a couple weeks left to get your favorites before they retire! And with prices up to 60 and 75% off, these deals are even better than the Clearance Rack update! Click before to check it out!

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While Supplies Last until May 3, 2021

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Stampin' Up! Hey Birthday Chick Card + Layout

There were some surprises on the Last Chance List this time. I'm kind of struggling to say goodbye to all of the circle punches. I use them ALL the time! Another staple in my stamp room is the Stitched Shape Dies. I love the texture it can add to a simple card like this one.

Every other week, I share a card layout creative challenge with my team. This layout was the starting point for this card, but I ended up adding a couple extra strips of cardstock.

Suggested Measurements:

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Card Base
• 2-3/4" x 4-1/4" Background Layer
• 1" x 3" Accent Strip
• 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" White
• 2" x 2" Layer

This is one of three cards in my Hey Birthday Chick Card Kit! It's time to sign up to reserve your kit! Click here for details and order your 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 March will get the Hey Birthday Chick stamp set (or substitute 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.

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make This Project: Hey Birthday Chick stamp set, Memento Black ink pad, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends & cardstock, Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends & cardstock, Mango Melody Stampin' Blends, Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder, Stitched Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Dimensionals

Hey Birthday Chick Bundle (English) [158631]

Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] Retiring

Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder [153200] Retiring

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Stampin' Up! Happy Thoughts Butterfly Cards

The new Annual Catalog is just around the corner. Demonstrators around the world will get their first peek today and get to pre-order on April 1. The catalog will launch on May 4. In the meantime, it's time to say goodbye to some of our favorites. Stampin' Up! will post the list of retiring products from the Annual Catalog at 1:00 pm MT today, Wednesday, March 24, 2021. I'll post the list here as soon as I get it cleaned up, so be sure to check back here! 

Just a warning -- almost everything on the list will only be available while supplies last! And in the past, some things have sold out in the first couple days. So don't wait to get your favorites!

Speaking of while supplies last, the limited edition Butterfly Bijou Designer Paper, which was also "while supplies last", has sold out and is no longer available! I didn't get a chance to share these cards before the paper sold out. Although I used butterflies that were die cut from the designer paper, you could easily recreate these cards using the Butterfly Brilliance bundle and customize the butterflies in any color that you want.

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make These Projects:

Happy Thoughts Cling Stamp Set [154507]	Butterfly Brilliance Bundle [155821]	Butterfly Bijou 6" X 6"  Designer Series Paper [SOLD OUT]
Natural Touch Specialty Paper [156825]	Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477]	Just Jade 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153621]

Ready for more Butterfly Bouquet Card Ideas? Special Offer from Julie Davison: Buy the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle and get FREE Bonus PDF with 12 Project Tutorials to inspiration you with this collection!

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Friends Are Like Seashells Pearlized Card

Here is another card that I designed for the Stamp of the Month Club card kit. I stuck with a monochromatic theme to showcase how the coordinating Seaside Seashells Dies and Seashells 3D Embossing Folder work together to add texture and depth to your project.

Before I sent out the card kits, I decided to make a change and add Frost White Shimmer Paint to the background piece to create a custom pearlized cardstock (a tip from demonstrator Linda Heller I saw on the Demonstrator Planning Place Facebook group!) Use the Blending Brush to spread the Frost White Shimmer paint on the cardstock. Allow to dry completely and then die cut and emboss. Leave a comment and let me know which way you prefer this card -- with or without the shimmer paint.

Watch the replay of this Thursday Night Stamp Therapy video to see this technique in action and see more card samples using the Sand & Sea Suite!

Even though it's not February anymore, you can still sign up to get this card kit -- and if you add on the coordinating dies, I'll let you choose a Sale-a-Bration stamp set from my stash of extras! Click here for details and order your 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 February will get the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set (or substitute 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.

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make This Project: Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set, Blushing Bride ink & cardstock, Sahara Sand cardstock, Basic Gray ink, Basic White cardstock, Sand & Sea Designer Paper, Stitched Shapes Dies, Seaside Seashells Dies, Seashells 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Blending Brushes, Pearl Basic Jewels

Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle [156205]	Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder [154309]	Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper [154288]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]
Frost White Shimmer Paint [147046]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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VIDEO: Designer Paper Wrapped Box Tutorial

This cute little gift box is easy to make and can be customized for any occasion with your choice of designer paper! I paired the colorful Artistry Blooms Designer Paper with the Hey Birthday Chick bundle to make this festive birthday gift box.

This box is super easy! You'll need two pieces: 

• 5-1/2" x 7" Cardstock 
• Short Side at Top, Score at 1" and 4-1/2" 
• Long Side at Top, Score at 3" and 4" 
• Cut center score marks and fold put to make box
• 2-1/2" x 12" Designer Paper 
• Score at 5-1/2" and 6-1/2"
• Punch "handle" through both layers
  

Watch the replay of Thursday Night Stamp Therapy to watch me demonstrate this project:

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make This Project: Hey Birthday Chick stamp set, Memento Black ink pad, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends, Mango Melody marker & cardstock, Melon Mambo cardstock, Basic White cardstock, Artistry Blooms Designer Paper, Stitches Shapes Dies, Birthday Chick Dies, 1-1/2" Circle Punch, Artistry Blooms Sequins, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Tear & Tape, Stampin' Dimensinoals

Hey Birthday Chick Bundle (English) [158631]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper [152495]
Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477]	1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

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