VIDEO: Pop-Up Presents Birthday Card

I am finally getting caught up after the chaos of Spring Into Stamping! Today I am sharing the video tutorial for the last of the three cards in my March Stamp of the Month Club series for Patterned Party. This card is so bright and fun and the pop-up presents on the inside is just icing on the birthday cake!

Here's the front of the card:

I was inspired by a card created by LeeAnn Greff. I love the pop up presents that she created, but I changed up the dimensions a bit. Watch my video tutorial to learn how to cut the cardstock using the Paper Trimmer to make the pop-up presents inside this card:

Stampin' Up! Supplies:Patterned Party Stamp Set, Lucky Limeade marker & cardstock, Island Indigo ink/marker, Tangerine Tango marker & cardstock, Daffodil Delight ink/marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, 2 ½” Circle Punch, Top Note Die (Big Shot), Tangerine Tango Sycamore Street Ribbon, Stampin' Trimmer, Mini Glue Dots 
 
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Summer Smooches Poppy Notecard

Here's another project we made in Stamp Club this month. I was inspired by this scallop square notecard that I posted in the spring. I updated the colors and stamps to give it a more summer feel. Do you like it?

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms stamp set, Tiny Tags stamp set, Basic Black marker, Old Olive ink & cardstock, Tempting Turquoise cardstock, Daffodil Delight cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Brights Brads, Scallop Square Die (Big Shot), Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Summer Smooches Sneak Peek Class

Back by popular demand! I'm doing another Summer Smooches class in June for those who missed it the first time around! I love the bright and sassy suite that will be available in the new catalog starting June 1st! Join me for this class and create five different projects (three cards and two 3-D projects) that are sure to leave you feeling sun-kissed and ready for summer!

 Summer Smooches Class

Thursday, June 7th, 7:00 pm

2905 Maplewood, Champaign, IL

Cost is $28 and includes the Clear Mount Bright Blossoms stamp set. (Add $4 for Wood Mount. Or $18 without the stamp set for projects only.) Click RSVP above to register to attend this class in person (no later than June 1st!) or click "Buy Now" below to purchase the "Class To Go" kit to make the projects at home.

Note: The "Class To Go" option is by default the Projects Only Kit for $18 (+s/h). Please email me at julie@the-davisons.com if you would like to order the Bright Blossoms stamp set for an additional $10 and I will order it separately for you and send a custom Paypal invoice.

You will need the following supplies to complete the Summer Smooches Sneak Peek Class projects at home: Bright Blossoms stamp set, Petite Pairs stamp set, Basic Black ink pad, Daffodil Delight ink pad, Island Indigo ink pad, Brights Markers (Rich Razzleberry, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight. Old Olive), Lace Ribbon Border Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Paper Piercer, Simply Scored Tool (or Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade), SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Summer Smooches My Digital Studio Hybrid Card

This hybrid card created with My Digital Studio is the fourth project in my Summer Smooches class series. Creating cards with My Digital Studio is so easy and the results are stunning!

Can you tell which elements on this card are real and which are digital?

I stamped the greeting in Basic Black ink, added a Daffodil Delight Boho Blossom punch and Summer Smooches Fabric Brad to the center flower, and put the card front on the Rich Razzleberry card base. Everything else is digital!

Click here to view another MDS Hybrid card and read some tips for printing your card image.

Summer Smooches Sneak Peek Class, To Go Kit, $18

Stampin' Up! Supplies: My Digital Studio, Petite Pairs stamp set, Basic Black ink, Whisper White cardstock, Rich Razzleberry cardstock, Daffodil Delight cardstock, Boho Blossom Punch, Summer Smooches Fabric Brads

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Summer Smooches Decor Stencil Cards

I am loving the new Summer Smooches Sneak Peek Suite! The Fabric Brads (which just sold out yesterday) and the Decor Stencil will not be available in the new catalog, so make sure to order it by April 30. Here are some quick cards I made with the Summer Smooches Decor Stencil.

The Stencil comes with the negative piece as well, so I used it for this second card and sponged around the edges. (Tip: A little Dotto or removable adhesive will keep the stencil still while you are sponging the ink.) 

Click here to see more project ideas using the Summer Smooches projects.

Stampin Up! Supplies: Full of Life, Summer Smooches Stencil, Daffodil ink & cardstock, Jet Black Staz-On Ink, Basic Black Polka Dot Ribbon, 1-3/8" Circle Punch (to round corners of Whisper White cardstock), Stampin' Dimensionals

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Summer Smooches 3x3 Note Holder Printable Tutorial

Yesterday, I showed you a set of Summer Smooches 3x3 mini cards. Here is the box we created to put the cards in. Click here to download and print the PDF Tutorial with instructions and measurements to make this project.

 

3x3 Note Box Tutorial (.pdf)

I adapted the card holder from a video that Stampin' Up! posted for a full  size card holder. Check it out:

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms stamp set, Tangerine Tango marker & cardstock, Old Olive marker & cardstock, Daffodil Delight marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Simply Scored Tool, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Summer Smooches 3x3 Cards + Corner Rounder Tip

These mini cards are part of the Summer Smooches Class that I announced yesterday. Click here for details.

These cards are clean and simple, but you'll have to come back tomorrow to see how they are packaged up!

 

 

I used a piece of the Summer Smooches Designer Paper on the flaps of the Mini Envelopes to coordinate with the cards. And here's a tip for rounding your corners -- use the 3/4" Circle Punch! Just slip the corner in and punch!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms, Petite Pairs, Basic Black ink pad, Tangerine Tango marker & cardstock, Tempting Turquoise marker & cardstock, Daffodil Delight marker, Rich Razzleberry marker & cardstock, Old Olive marker, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, 3/4" Circle Punch, Mini Envelopes

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Summer Smooches Purse Die Basket

Here's another make and take that I designed for the Spring Into Stamping meeting. The original concept of using the Petite Purse die to make a basket is from Betty Traciak. I found her project on Stampin' Connection -- a sharing website just for demonstrators!

We'll be making this project in my upcoming Summer Smooches Sneak Peek class on Friday, May 4th. Click here for details. If you can't attend or live too far away, you can get the class kit "to go" and make the projects -- including this one -- at home!

The Summer Smooches promotion is almost over! There's only one week left during this sneak peek to get the Petite Purse Die, Bright Blossoms stamp set, and Summer Smooches Designer Paper. Click here to Shop Now in my Online Store. Click here to see more Summer Smooches projects.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms, Rich Razzleberry marker & cardstock, Old Olive marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, Petite Purse die (Big Shot), Lace Ribbon Border Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Silver Brads

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Summer Smooches Blossom Card

What a whirlwind weekend! It was our annual Spring Into Stamping meeting on Saturday and I had the honor of once again designing and preparing the make and takes for 100 demonstrators. A special shout out to my helpers: Libby, Margo, Debbie, Wiko, Beverly, Chris, and Mary! I lost track of our total number of man hours this past week, but it was a lot! I seem to forget each year just how much work it is.

And unfortunately, this year, I was not able to stay for the entire meeting so I could be with my family (including all of my siblings and in-laws from out of town) to celebrate Thomas' First Communion.

Needless to say, I'm exhausted! I had intended to get some work done tonight, but instead prompting fell asleep in the recliner. I promise I have more to share, but for tonight, I'm going to just share one of the Summer Smooches projects we made at Spring Into Stamping this year.

I used the small tulip stamp and stamped it in each petal of the Blossom Petal Punch. It's a simple, but sweet card!

Supplies: Bright Blossoms stamp set, Petite Pairs stamp set, Island Indigo ink & cardstock, Daffodil Delight ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding, Blossom Punch, 3/4" and 1" Circle Punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Summer Smooches Grateful Card

Here's another Summer Smooches card from Stampin' Up! (I promise this is the last one for a little while. I have some cards from my Manly Man class to share next!)

Honestly, I can't get enough of the Summer Smooches! It's just so bright and fun! Click here to see these sneak peek products in my online store.

This card uses the Summer Smooches Designer Fabric. I'm not much of a sewer...in fact, my hubby is the one to sew buttons back on at our house! But this lolly (aka rosette) looks easy enough for even me to handle! You could get a similar look by using the designer paper and Designer Rosette die too.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Pursuit of Happiness, Lucky Limeade marker & cardstock, Real Red marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, Summer Smooches Designer Fabric, Summer Smooches Designer Brads, Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Blossom Bouquet Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch


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Summer Smooches Thanks 3x3 Card

Here's another Summer Smooches card from Stampin' Up! I love the way the used the little leaves and stamped repeatedly to create taller flowers. Notice the Decorative Label punch? They cut it in half and have it behind the sides of the flowers. It adds just the right pop of color without overwhelming this 3x3 card!

Get the Summer Smooches Sneak Peek products right now in April! Click here to see them in my Online Store.
Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms, A Word for You, Lucky Limeade ink, Island Indigo ink, Tangerine Tango ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, Summer Smooches Fabric Brad, Decorative Label Punch, 1" Square Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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NEW Petite Purse Die from Stampin' Up!

I love the new Bright Blossoms stamp set and I love the bright sassy colors and designs of the Summer Smooches Designer Paper, but I REALLY love the new Petite Purse die that is part of this Summer Smooches Sneak Peek. (Click here to view all the sneak peek products in my Online Store.)

This project, created by Stampin' Up!, is not quite a purse. The flap has been cut off so that the box is open on top. Click here for a complete list of supplies to make this box. The red polka dot flower was made with Boho Blossom punch from the Summer Smooches DSP.

Check out this video from Stampin' Up! for more Petite Purse ideas.

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Summer Smooches: Here for You Card

Last month, I sent a survey out to my downline to try to figure out what needs are being met and where communication may be lacking. I promised to send a card to each person who responded. (If you haven't gotten your card yet, you should get it in the next day or two!)

It's been a busy month, so instead of trying to come up with something new, I CASEd this card from my friend Robin Armbrecht. I changed one of the colors and Incorporated the Summer Smooches Designer Paper, but otherwise, this card is all Robin. Thanks for the inspiration, Robin!

I love these bright colors! Have you checked out the Summer Smooches sneak peek suite yet? These cheerful treats are must-haves! Shop Now for Summer Smooches in my Online Store. (Click here.)

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms, Petite Pairs, Island Indigo marker & cardstock, Rich Razzleberry marker, Lucky Limeade ink/marker & cardstock, Daffodil Delight marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Jet Black Staz-On ink pad, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Silver Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Wisteria Wonder Smooches

I used leftover pieces from another card (click here to see it) to make this card with the new Summer Smooches stamp set. It's hard to see in the photo, but I used the Dazzling Details glitter glue on the purple flowers.

(If you love sneak peeks, click here check out the brand NEW Summer Smooches suite in my Online Store.)

I was trying to design a card to send to my downline, but this didn't quite do it for me. I think it's too monochromatic and this stamp set is so much fun with bold, bright colors!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms (Summer Smooches), Loving Thoughts, Wisteria Wonder marker & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Basic Black ink & cardstock, Pear Pizzazz Marker, First Edition DSP, Labels Collection Framelits (Big Shot), Designer Frames Embossing Folder (Big Shot), Extra Large Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Summer Smooches: Wonderful You Card

I made these cards for the top sales achievers in my group. Check out the embossed frame around the flower! Isn't that great!?! Come back tomorrow and I'll share another sample with this technique and tell you how I did it!

In the meantime, soak up the bright cheerful look of this Summer Smooches card! You get these new catalog products early during the month of April! Click here to shop now for Summer Smooches in my Online Store.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Bright Blossoms stamp set, Loving Thoughts stamp set, Daffodil Delight marker & cardstock, Tangerine Tango marker, Lucky Limeade marker, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Paper, Labels Collection Framelits, Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon

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NEW Catalog Sneak Peek: Summer Smooches

It's hard to believe it's almost time for a new catalog! It's just two months away! But in April, you can get a sneak peek of the new Summer Smooches before they are officially released when the new catalog comes out June 1st. (Yep, that's a month earlier than originally scheduled!)

(And psst...Demonstrators, don't miss another sneak peek! View more new products (including the new In Colors) on the Demonstrator Website. Look for the new Title Benefit Bundles posted under Promotions > Title Benefit Bundles. Click on the PDF link in the first paragraph to see a full preview of the stamps and DSP in the bundles. I can't wait to get these goodies and pre-order other new products next month -- one of my favorite perks of being a demonstrator!)

Item	Description	Price
125495	Bright Blossoms Wood-Mount Set	$16.95
125497	Bright Blossoms Clear-Mount Set	$12.95
125409	Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper	$10.95
125583	Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon	$6.95
125411	Summer Smooches Designer Fabric	$9.95
125589	Summer Smooches Fabric Designer Brads*	$6.95
125626	Summer Smooches Décor Stencil*	$7.95
125606	Petite Purse Bigz L Die	$32.95
129919	Summer Smooches Photobook Template	$17.95
129601	Summer Smooches Digital Kit	$9.95

*Exclusive to the Summer Smooches Special Offer; will not be available in the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog

Product Details:

• Designer Series Paper coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Rich Razzleberry.
• Designer Fabric coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango.
• Fabric Designer Brads: 24 pieces, 8 ea. of 3 designs.
• Summer Smooches Photobook Template and Digital Kit are My Digital Studio downloads.

Shop Now for Summer Smooches Products in my Online Store.

Summer Smooches Sneak Peek: MDS Hybrid Card

I used the new Summer Smooches Digital Kit (available for customers on April 1st!) to create this My Digital Studio (MDS) hybrid card for my team meeting earlier this month. The background design was printed from the card template that comes with the digital kit and then we embossed the greeting on Daffodil Delight cardstock and adding rhinestones to finish the card.

Creating hybrid cards with My Digital Studio is easy! My home printer is not very good, so I prefer to print my designs at a local copy center. Here's how: In My Digital Studio, I saved the card image as a JPG. Then, in Microsoft Word, I "inserted" the JPG image as a picture. I right-clicked on the image and then I edited the "Size" of the picture and made it 4" x 5.25". I copied and pasted the picture so that there were four on the page, one in each corner. Finally, I did a "Save As" and saved the file as a PDF. I put the PDF on a flash drive and took it to the local copy center along with our Whisper White cardstock and had it printed. The colors were clear and vibrant, MUCH better than my home printer!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Curly Cute stamp set, Versamark ink, Daffodil Delight cardstock, Island Indigo cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Stampin' Dimensionals, My Digital Studio, Summer Smooches Digital Kit

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April Sneak Peek: Petite Purse Die

One of favorite perks of being a demonstrator is being the first to see -- and order -- brand new products. I'm so excited about this new suite of products called Summer Smooches. It will be available for customers in April, but demonstrators can pre-order it right now. There is a super cute stamp set, bright and fun designer paper, ribbon, fabric, brads, and this brand new Petite Purse Big Shot Die. (Want to enjoy pre-order perks, too? Sign up now to be a demonstrator and get $50 off the Starter Kit! Click here for details.)

The purse is cut from just one half sheet of cardstock and comes together so quickly and easily! Even the handle is included as part of the die! The purse is small! With the handle, it's about 3" tall. The perfect size for chocolate nuggets. I wrapped each one with a 1" x 3" strip of coordinating designer paper from the new Summer Smooches series. Watch for more details about this promotion on April 1st!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Rich Razzleberry cardstock, Daffodil Delight cardstock, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, Petite Purse Bigz L Die (Big Shot), Boho Flowers Punch, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots

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