Free as a Bird

Welcome to my blog. Today I played with the stamp set Free as a Bird. So glad this is not retiring. The Bird Ballad DSP is though. If you want this paper get it before it’s gone! I picked up another pack. You can order on my website. You can also view all the retiring product there. Use the Host Code 76R7GTXN for orders less than$150.
Happy Crafting

Retired list out

Welcome to my blog. The Stampin Up retiring product list was posted today. You can check out the retired product on my website. To do this click on link under order stamps here on the right. When you get there click on Last Chance Products. You can order on my website the product you want. Use the a Host Code 76R7GTXN for orders less than $150. Thank you for your orders.
Some of my favorite animal stamp sets are retiring:

Happy Tails

Nine Lives

Over the Moon

Let it Ride

This Little Piggy

There will be another cat/dog set in the up coming catalog and the punches will still be available. Living in a farm community I really like the farm animal stamps. These make nice cards for my local Craft Fairs.  The new Annual Catalog will be available in June for customers. Demonstrators can see the catalog now and order some of the product May 5. Good incentive to become a demonstrator. If you live in the US. contact me if your interested.
Happy Crafting!

Ornate Gardens with Happy Tails and Nine Lives

Welcome to my blog. Coming up Wednesday Stampin Up will post the retiring list for the Annual Catalog and Mini Catalog. I’m hoping these 2 sets are not retiring. They are very versatile and make great cards. I used them with the upcoming set Ornate gardens to make these 2 cards.
Materials and Directions for both
1. Card base- cut a 8-1/2 x11 @ 4-1/4 this will give you the 2 card bases you’ll need.
2. Layers- for the base layer I cut a piece of Ornate Garden DSP @4 x 5-1/4 I glued to the front of the card.
   For the next layer I used the ornate dies to make the frame using Crumb Cake cardstock. If you don’t have the die you can use a rectangle die you have or cut one out. I used Ornate Garden ribbon and threaded it through this layer.
3. I used the coordinating dog and cat punches to punch out the images from Ornate Garden DSP. Then I used my blend to color. I used dimensionals to adhere to the layer frame. I then attached to the card.

These are 2 more cards I made using the Happy Tails and Nine Lives stamp sets.

If you have been wanting the stamps and punches you can purchase them from my website. You may also want to check on the retiring product on Wednesday. If there is anything you want on the list you need to order before they’re gone. I will post the list when I get it. Remember when you order use the Host Code 76R7GTXN for orders less than $150. Also I’ll be ordering catalogs April 25. If you live in US and have ordered from me let me know if you want one.
Happy Crafting!

May Paper Pumpkin

Welcome to my blog. The May Paper Pumpkin Kit coming out will include the new in colors. This will give you a chance to play with them before the new annual catalog comes out. We will all know the names of the new colors April 24.
 For those that don’t know what Paper Pumpkin is , it is an inclusive crafting kit. This kit has the materials to make 12 cards. 8 are full size and 4 are note cards. They also come with envelopes. You receive a stamp set, ink and all the materials to make your cards. During this time of stay at home this can give you a chance to make cards and send to family and friends that you can’t visit with at this time. With the left overs you can make other cards. I save the stamps and inks and use them for other projects.
You can skip months or quit any time. Check the link below for more information and the different ways to order.
You can order Paper Pumpkin  here https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2185667

Happy Crafting!

To A Wild Rose Bundle/updates

Welcome to my blog. Yesterday I shared a simple card using the stamp set To A Wild Rose. Today I made one using the bundle.

I stamped the flower image on a piece of scrap paper I had. Then die cut out using the matching die.
I used another piece of scrap to cut out the leaves. I used glimmer paper to cut out the border. I then adhered everything to the card front.

Updates :
There is new product on the Clearance Rack. Check it out.
The next Paper Pumpkin will introduce some new incolors.
Happy Crafting!

To A Wild Rose simple card

Welcome to my blog. Hope your staying well. If your looking for something to do while sheltered in place card making is something you might want to try. With ink, paper and a stamp set you can make beautiful cards to send to those you can’t be with. They will enjoy receiving a hand made card from you. I’ve started to show case some of my favorites from the Stampin Up Catalogs. For this card I used the stamp set To a Wild Rose.

Materials and Directions:
1. Card base. Made from 8-1/2 x 11 Whisper White cardstock. Cut the card stock at 5-1/2 on the 11 inch side. Take one piece and fold in 1/2. This will give you a 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 card. The other piece you will need for stamping the image.
2. For the layering piece I used a 5-1/4 x 4 piece of Perennial Essence DSP. I glued to the front of the card.
3. I cut the other piece of Whisper White 2-3/4 x 5-1/4. I stamped the rose image using Pineapple Punch ink for one layer and top layer in Daffodil Delight ink. I then stamped the leaves using Pear Pizzazz. I glued this layer on top of the DSP layer.
3. I used 2 Granny Apple Green cardstock pieces 3/4 x 5-1/4. I glued these to the sides. This gives the  illusion that there is another layer. This saves on paper.
4. I haven’t decided on a sentiment for the inside yet. Probably a Birthday card. Have several May birthdays coming up.
 You can buy this stamp set and other products I used from my website. Remember to use the Host Code 76R7GTXN for orders less than $150.
Tomorrow I’ll show another card using this stamp set and it’s coordinating dies.
Happy Crafting

Accented Blooms 3 ways

Welcome to my blog. For the next few months I’d like to focus on some of my favorites from the Annual and Mini Catalogs . These catalogs are good until June 2 2020. In May demonstrators will be able to order early. I then will share some of the new products I get.
Today I have 3 cards I made using the stamp set Accented Blooms. I like this set. You can make simple but beautiful cards.
Card 1 SIP card( stamp, ink, paper).

Card base- Whisper White 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
 Layer piece from Ornate Garden 5-1/4 x 4- glue to front of card
 Layer piece Early Espresso  5 x 3-3/4
Scrap Whisper White to stamp image, colored with Stampin blends, fuzzy cut and adhered to Early Espresso card stock. Then glue to top of layer piece.
Stamp sentiment. I used the one from the stamp set.
Card 2 SIP card

Card base Whisper White 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
Layer Whisper White 3 x 3-3/4 - stamp image and color stamp sentiment
Vellum layer 2-1/2 x 4 - glue to front of card as shown
Strip of DSP 1/2 x 4-1/4 glue as shown
Last glue Whisper White layer that has the stamped image
Card 3 this card requires a rectangle die as well as the stamp set

Card base Whisper White 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
Layer piece of DSP 5-1/4 x 4- I placed this piece on top of the front side. I put the rectangle die on top and cut out both at the same time. I then glued the frame piece of DSP on the front as in the picture. I then stamped the image and sentiment. I water colored the flowers.
  You can purchase these products from my website. For orders less than $150 use the Host Code
76R7GTXN.
If you have any questions email me @ srhodes95374@aol.com
Happy Crafting!