Tag: card making

Crafty Thursday #17: The Double Z Fold

Hello Crafting Friends!

Let’s take a look today at the Double Z Fold card.

A Double Z Fold will have the folds on both the left and right sides, and the centers can either overlap or meet in the middle. It stands up nicely for display. I will show you an overlap example and a project sheet with all the measurements will be available to newsletter subscribers.

The Overlapping Double Z Fold: I began with a 12 in x 12 in piece of colored card stock. In my examples, I chose the new 2024-2026 In Colors! They are just so bright and pretty; they feel so summer!

For the Designer Series Papers, I used the 2024-2026 In Color (this paper is available in all the Stampin’ Up! color families!) and Thoughtful Journey. I love the watercolor images on the Thoughtful Journey papers; both sides are beautiful. I used a scene, and cut my paper so that it would stretch across both sides of the card. The colors are soft, and the sentiments from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set fit perfectly with the peaceful feel of the card. I used the Heartfelt Hexagon punch and stamp set for the focal image on all the cards shown in this post. It’s such a versatile set! The brass butterflies and Petunia Pop ribbon finished the look off nicely.

On the other card, I used the same Pretty in Pink card stock, and the 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper. I love anything polka dot, and I thought the Pebbled Path ink really gave a nice contrast; who doesn’t love pink and gray? It’s a classic combo! Pebbled Path is a 2022-2024 In Color, so you want to grab it while it’s still around! I punched a hexagon in Pebbled Path card stock to shadow the focal image, stamped a few curly-doodles on the inside, and added a strip of the DSP along the bottom. I added some playful hearts and finished it off with the Basic Gray and Smoky Slate Pearls. The focal image has dimensionals on the back of the right side only, so the left side slides underneath to help it stay closed.

One the second set of cards, I have used some retired Designer Series papers, along with some coordinating new products. For the wedding card, I broke out some of the new 2024-2026 In Color Specialty Glimmer Paper and the Bee Builder punch to add some sparkly hearts! The Pumpkin Pie color worked so well with the colors on the DSP! I also used Pumpkin Pie cardstock on the belly band and some Pumpkin Pie ink blended on the focal point, which made it pop all the more! On the sympathy card (I told you this was a very versatile stamp set!) I added the background hexagon in Pretty Peacock cardstock to offset the Lost Lagoon ink, and kept the embellishments to a minimum. I feel understated is the way to go with a sympathy card.

I hope you enjoyed this look at the Overlapping Double Z Fold card. As you see, there are many occasions to use this card for. Come back next week for another set of cards using the new In Colors and Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper. It’ll be SIP cards; Stamps, Ink and Paper! If you shop for any of the products I’ve linked today, please use my Host Code, which is on the sidebar. I appreciate your support!

I plan to do two live demonstrations in June; if you are signed up for my newsletter, you can get all these details right in your inbox!

Thanks for spending some time with me today. Have a wonderful and blessed weekend!

Till next time, Barbara

Stampin’ Up! June 2024 Promotion!

BIG NEWS!!!

💥 June 5 – 30, Stampin’ Up! is having a HUGE “Bundle” promotion! There are so many great bundles in the new catalog!

💥 Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only. Not applicable on suites or stamp and punch bundles. Stamp and die bundles are normally 10% off, and in June you get even MORE off!

💥 Save 10% on BOTH the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (White or Boho Blue)!!! THIS is a great deal! The machine comes with all plates and is ready to go! You only need to attach the crank handle and you can die cut and emboss to your heart’s delight!

💥 The 10% discount will automatically apply. There’s no special codes needed for the promo! Please, though, do use my June Host Code, which will be available on June 1!

💥 Get your shopping list ready for June 5! Shop early, as products go FAST, FAST, FAST!

👉 Please note: Close To My Heart products are not included in this sale

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Crafty Thursday #16: Happy Little Things, NEW In Colors and Catalog!

Hello, hello and Happy New Catalog Day! I hope you’ve had a chance to look at one in person! It is decidedly different! It’s getting a LOT of internet buzz, and if you have seen it, please drop a comment and tell me what you think. If you don’t already have a demonstrator, and you’d like a copy of your own, please email me! You can use the Contact Me tab. There’s also an absolutely amazing offer during the month of May to join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator; I will post those details at the end.

To CELEBRATE the new catalog, new In Colors, and the best Join Offer yet, today’s post features the Happy Little Things stamp set. I loved this set when I first saw it, it has a great number of sentiments to use at this time of year: graduations, weddings, baby showers, you name it. This set has it all! The four larger images have the background and outline stamps that you can use together or not. Then there are several smaller sentiments to mix and match with them: Celebrate a peaceful season, Wishing You a speedy recovery, etc. There’s a nice mix of fonts, also.

I used a white base with a black mat to make the new In Colors really pop on the card. (All measurements and supply list available in my May newsletter.) The new colors are so soft and pretty in person. I haven’t quite decided my favorite, yet, but I am leaning towards Petunia Pop. Or, maybe, Peach Pie. They all look so wonderful together, who can choose just one?

I stamped CELEBRATE on the card stock strips in the coordinating colors, then used the Momento Black to outline. The clear stamp blocks with the photopolymer stamps make it fairly easy to line up; don’t be discouraged if it’s not perfect! That adds a little pizzazz! 🙂 The outline made the sentiment stand against the tone-on-tone stamping. I attached the black mat to the white base after I had some fun stamping the inside sentiments…yes, I used the “you did it!” stamp to make a party on the inside of the card! the set also includes a little sparkle stamp to really get the fun going!

What card is really complete without dimensionals and bling? I set the Peach Pie sentiment in the middle, then added the pinks and green in a somewhat gradient pattern, with the lighter colors on top, and the darker ones on the bottom. I popped the Peach Pie up on dimensionals, then added a few shimmer gems to complete the card. I also created an alternate card using a different set of 5 coordinating colors and the new Basic Gray and Smoky Slate Pearls. I’m happy with the result, and I’m sure anyone who receives it will be happy, too! In fact, I have 3 graduates and a cousin who is retiring this week who will be receiving their versions soon!

Thank you for joining me today. There are so many things in life to celebrate; choose to celebrate life and joy in Jesus today! I hope you create a version of this card! If you do, share it with me on my Facebook page under the post about this blog post.

Becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator has been a wonderful decision for me, and I know it can be for you, also. There’s no pressure to “sell,” and many of the demonstrators are happy crafters who are enjoying terrific discounts on quality products. If you are interested, during May 2024, you can not only purchase your Starter Kit ($125 in product of your choice for $99), but…Stampin’ Up! will ALSO be giving you $82 more in FREE product! You’ll receive all 5 of the new In Color ink pads, a set of Stampin’ Write markers, an assortment pack of In Color card stock and the new In Color Designer Series Paper. If you are interested or would like more information, use the Contact Me form.

* Any links provided are to my online store and I earn a commission on sales through those links.

*If you order, please use the Host Code for April 2024 in the sidebar. This helps me earn new products to demonstrate! If your order is over $150 in product, don’t use the code, as you will earn your own Stampin’ Rewards!

Paper Pumpkin April 2024 Unboxing

Companion video on You Tube

Hello, hello!

I filmed a live unboxing on Friday of the April 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit, Delicate Wings, which as you can imagine, if full of glittering, gold foiled butterflies! It was so much fun to open up the kit live with everyone!

When you purchase a Paper Pumpkin subscription ($25 per month) your kit arrives in a sturdy orange box that is shrink wrapped. When you open it up, everything you need to create the three card projects inside is all included. You can make three of each design, which gives you nine total cards. You cannot purchase nine cards of this quality from the store!

The kits are a great option for someone who is new to paper crafting and card making, who would like to dip their toes in. They are terrific for those of you who are on a limited budget or have limited space to store crafting supplies. They are also fun for the kids or grandkids to create cards with! You can pause your subscription at any time with no penalty and pick up whenever you would like to.

The first kit you purchase will include a clear acrylic block for your stamp set…don’t lose it! 😉 All the Paper Pumpkin stamp sets will use this sized block. You can purchase extras from Stampin’ Up! or purchase a sized D block. The size difference between the blocks is about 1/4 inch in the thickness, and the Stampin’ Up! block has the rounded comfort edges. (SU block shown is a different size) I have extra Paper Pumpkin blocks to use at my in-person card classes.

This kit didn’t include any embellishments because the cards themselves are so amazing! The foiled backgrounds on the card bases are amazing and really stand out with the Basic Grey and Lost Lagoon backgrounds. Here are the 3 samples I put together in the video. I added the gold dots to the butterfly with embellishments that I had.

I hope you enjoy the video! Please subscribe if you’d like to see more.

Till next time, God Bless and happy crafting!

Barbara

Crafty Thursday #15: One Sheet Wonder! Featuring the New Online Exclusive Flowering Zinnia Suite

 


MARCH 2024 HOST CODE: T9DBMCCP

Hello Crafting Friends!

It’s been quite the day around here, with waiting on the big snowstorm to hit Denver. Thankfully, the hubby and I headed out yesterday and got on some staples. I made a nice crock pot full of sauce and meatballs (pictured on my Instagram) before I got started creating my 12 inch x 12 inch One Sheet Wonder. I think it’s a tad unique, if I do say so myself. 😉

I’ve been waiting to get into this suite…as of today, it’s unavailable, but fear not! It WILL be back in stock because it’s a hot seller! (ETA, end of April: Designer Series Paper is currently available, as of this post) The Online Exclusive Flowering Zinnia Suite has everything to make spectacular cards! I’ll show you a few others I made below. Let me show you what I created with this suite!

I don’t know why, but I’m a bit obsessed with Slimline Cards, and the minute I saw this paper, I knew I had to make some! I will link all products used at the end of the post. I’m hoping to get a companion video up on Friday (or later tonight) on my Facebook and You Tube pages to demonstrate exactly how I cut the Designer Series Paper. There’s very little waste, which is what I was aiming for…who wants to waste such gorgeous paper?! I used the sheet featured in the Stampin’ Up! stock photo. It was designed to make cards with little waste. I’ve already seen many beautiful samples online. But, I think I came up with a fun and unique pattern…

I had the dimensions for a normal sized Slimline Card, but I wanted to be able to use as much of the pattern on the sheet as I could. It wasn’t quite high enough to make the 9 inch long version, so I made a 6 1/2 in one! It will still fit in a standard business sized envelope. As you can see, I got to work cutting up the card stock, then I turned to the 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. I had to use math *shudder* but I survived. The way my OSW goes, you get a total of SIX cards, three of the Short Slimline Cards, as I’m calling them, and 3 standard A2 cards. The cutting is a little unusual, which I why I will try to get that video up. I will explain it as best I can:

~ Start with your 12 x 12 sheet with the patterns to the left and right of the cutting blade. You will be cutting on the white space with this particular paper. 
~ Cut at 5 1/2. You’ll have 2 12 inch long sheets, one at 5 1/2 inch high and the other at 6 1/2 inch high. Set aside the taller one.
~ Cutting with the white space of the12 inch side across the top of the trimmer, slice this piece into 4 inch panels. These will be the front panels of the three A2 cards.
~ Take the taller piece, again with the white space of the 12 inch side across the top of the trimmer. Cut this into 3 1/2 inch panels. There will be one 1 1/2 inch piece left over. Cut this into three 1/2 inch strips. These will be the front panels and decorative strip of the Short Slimline cards.
To cut the A2 card bases:
~ Using 8 1/2 x 11 in card stock, cut in half on the 11 inch side at 5 1/2 inches. Score @4 1/4 inches.
To cut the Short Slimline Cards:
~ Using 8 1/2 x 11 in card stock, on the 11 inch side, cut at 7 1/2 inches.
~ Rotate the card stock and cut at 6 1/2 inches.
~ Rotate back to the 7 1/2 inch side and score @ 3 3/4 inches.
Other supplies needed are:
* Stamp set of choice
* Die cut or punched shape for your focal image
* Coordinating ink
* #6 envelopes for the Short Slimline Cards (link to envelopes.com I am not an affiliat 
You will also need some panels of Basic White for the inside of the cards; 4″ x 5 1/4″ for the A2 cards and 3 1/4″x 6 1/4″ for the Short Slimline Cards.
To assemble the cards:

~ Fold on the score line, “bump” side to the inside. 

Burnish with your bone folder. 
~ Add the inside panel with adhesive of choice (stamp first, if desired)
   ~ A2 card: add the front panel, centering so there is 1/4″ border on either side of panel. You will have to trim off a scant amount from the top or bottom, depending on how you want your image. Attach to all 3 bases and let dry (if using liquid glue) before trimming the extra. 
   ~Short Slimline card: add the front panel, centering for a 1/4″ border around whole panel
~ Add your focal image/sentiment and any embellishments.

I’d love to see your cards using this One Sheet Wonder! You can post them on my Facebook page, in the comments under the corresponding post to this blog entry.

Here are the ones I made using the Flowering Zinnia Designer Series Paper and some using the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper. 

Thank you so much for stopping in! I hope you create some beautiful cards this week and bless others!

Barbara 

*any links provided are for my online store through Stampin’ Up! I earn a commission on any sales from those links.

*Please use the March 2024 Host Code at the top of the post when ordering. This helps me earn products to show you! If your order is above $150 in product, don’t use the code, as you will enjoy your own rewards! 

*If you’re interested in joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator or as a discount shopper, you’ll get $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit for only $99!. Email me for details!

Products I used in my examples:

Stampin Up! Colored Card stock, Petal Pink 146985 and Garden Green 102584 (Annual Catalog, pg 122-123)

Heartfelt Hexagon Punch 162888 (Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog, pg 12)

Nested Essentials Dies 161597 (Annual Catalog, pg 165)

Perennial Postage stamp set 162598 (Jan- Apr 2024 Mini Catalog, pg 25)

Perennial Lavender 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper 162593 (Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog, pg 23, linked above)

Flowering Zinnia 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper 163469 (Online Exclusive, linked above)

Sweet Sorbet 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon 162558 (Jan-Apr Mini Catalog, pg 9)

White 3/4″ Frayed Ribbon CLEARANCE ITEM!!! 158138

Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins 163484 (Online Exclusive)

Brushed Brass Butterflies 158136 (Online Exclusive)

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels 158130 (Annual Catalog, pg 140)

Classic Stampin’ Pads, Garden Green 147089, Early Espresso 147114, Petal Pink 147108, Flirty Flamingo 147052, Berry Burst 147143 (Annual Catalog, pgs 122-123)

Crafty Thursday #14; A Look at the NEW Online Exclusive Products!

 Hello, hello, friends!

I THINK my internet issues, for the moment, are resolved, and hopefully I can hop on Facebook for a live to talk more about the new ONLINE Exclusives that are arriving at my door sometime tomorrow! 

Till then, let me show you sone wonderful new products that are out as of March 5th! Some are unavailable due to very high demand, but keep your eyes on the shopping site. You never know when they’ll come back. Stampin’ Up! releases a daily report on availability.

Two new kits which look to be great fun to create for all ages! The Your Day To Shine kit has 3 different cards, for a total of nine cards, and one set is the cutest 3 in x 3 in cards!

There’s also the Frog and Friends kit, from which you can make 6 absolutely adorable creatures!
There are a few wonderful bundles and suites to create wonderful cards and projects with. The A Little Latte Suite is going to be a big seller. Who doesn’t love coffee or have a coffee lover in their lives? The Designer Series Paper is beautiful, with fun patterns like coffee splatters, latte designs and more. Combined with the die set, you have all you need to make any coffee lover in your life happy! 

One of my favorites that is arriving tomorrow is the Flowering Zinnia Suite. I can’t wait to get creating with this beautiful and colorful suite! I am ready for spring, warm weather and flowers galore! The stamp set alone, with some matching ink pads and card stock will make striking, simple cards. See this video by Wendy Cranford, which has some terrific beginning stampers information. (Expected to be back in stock in mid-April…it was a BIG seller!)

                                            
Another nice bundle is the Happy Little Things Bundle. A set of nice sentiments and a set of two dies to make banners around some of them. It’s a great, all-around stamp set with or without the matching die set. I already have several ideas on variations of the card in the photo. (Returning March 25th)
Combine the Happy Little Things stamps with this amazing background stamp and you’ll have eye-catching cards, for sure! The Drizzling Droplets stamp will be another hot item!
The Sweetly Scripted stamp set is another one arriving for me tomorrow. Combined with my other pre-orders, I can create some fabulous cards. 
There are so many more terrific new products available. You can shop with me, and go to the Menu, scroll down to Shop Products, then choose Online Exclusives. Even better, if you sign up as a demonstrator, you’ll have access to all these great products- at a DISCOUNT!- early, so you can be creating sooner! When you join, you get $125 worth of product of your choice for $99 in your starter kit. You’ll then be able to shop for products with a 20% discount on all orders. You do not have to do videos, have a team or anything other than enjoy being a discount shopper. The only thing better than new Stampin’ Up! products are discounted ones! 😉
I hope you enjoyed this peek at some fun ideas and products to spark your creativity and bless others. Please look for me tomorrow on Facebook. Also join me there on Friday, April 5th at 1 PM mountain time for a fun class demonstrating a 12 in x 12 in sampler, and matching note cards. 

I hope you have a creative and blessed rest of your day!

Keep creating and blessing others 💛
Barbara 

REPLAY Facebook LIVE 2.9.2024 Valentine Cards

Card measurements for all 3 versions:
Card base: 8.5 in x 5.5 in, scored at 4 1/4 in
Inside layer: 5 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in
The elegant card version has a red mat layer outside, which is 5 in x 4 in.
Designer series paper: 6 in x 6 in piece cut at 3 3/4 in. You will use both pieces. To make the 2 bee cards, cut 1 in from the 3 3/4 in DSP at the bottom. This makes the 1 in strip to put across the front. To see this demonstrated, please see the Stampin’ Peace with Mary Knabe video HERE. She uses a winter paper, but the technique works on ALL DSP! 
Please share if you made these cards, either for Valentine’s Day or any other card!
Thanks!
Barb 

Crafty Thursday #13: Dry Embossing

*FEBRUARY 2024 HOST CODE: YH7YXNSK

Hello Crafty Crew!

There are a few ways to achieve texture on your cards. Adding elements such as ribbon, embellishments like rhinestones or pearls, layering papers or vellum. All of these are fun and add lots of pizzaz to a card.

Let’s discuss embossing. Embossing creates texture on the paper using either a pressure method (embossing and die cutting machine) or special ink and powders added to an image to enhance it (raise it up from the paper). You can also use decorative masks and embossing paste. So many fun choices!

I like dry embossing using different patterned folders to create patterns on your papers. You can use about any paper you have, including vellum. Vellum is a bit tricky, but it can be done. 

Here are some embossing folders that I have, some are made specifically  for the mini machine and all may be used in the big guy. My two youngest granddaughters, ages 6 and 2.5, love to emboss paper with me!

In these examples I left the cards fairly plain so you can see the difference the embossed piece makes. I used the same stamp set, Softly Said, for all of the cards. I just love the large sentiments and the distinctive brush stroke type font. I will add some ribbon or bling to them before I send them out. 

Adding an embossed background layer to a card elevates a simple design to elegant, especially if you use the same color. Using white-on-white somehow makes a card appear very elegant. (Sorry the Very Vanilla one doesn’t show as well)


Adding an embossed strip for accent can bring out other design elements used on the card.

Showing the difference between a layer of Designer Series Paper and an embossed card stock background. (I realized after I had already stuck the sentiment down with dimensionals that it should have been a horizontal card…ooops! Happy mistake!)

Now, with this last one, I got a wild hair, and not only embossed the card stock and the DSP, but I also die cut the sentiment from the embossed background layer! I know, I’m so crazy! 😅You have to stamp prior to embossing.

I hope you enjoyed this look at how embossed layers and strips can elevate your cards in just a few simple steps. Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

Next week I’ll feature some embossing with powders. Below is a list of all products I used on these projects. You can find them all in my online store. If you don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I would love to be yours! You can contact me through the website or at stampinopolous@gmail.com

Thanks for popping in! Till next time stay crafty and get your hands inky!

Blessings, Barb

Did you know that the Bible says that Jesus is the exact imprint of the Father?

He (Jesus) is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. Hebrews 1:3, ESV

Read more about Jesus being the imprint of God here on gotquestions.org

*any links provided are for my online store through Stampin’ Up! I earn a commission on any sales from those links.

*Please use the February 2024 Host Code at the top of the post when ordering. This helps me earn products to show you! If your order is above $150 in product, don’t use the code, as you will enjoy your own rewards! 

*If you join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator during February 2024 Sale-A Bration, you can get the Glass Mat Studio as a sign-on bonus for free. Email me for details!

Products used:

Basics 3D Embossing Folders (set of 3) 

Geometric Patterns Embossing Folders (set of 2, works with mini machine)

Stampin’ Up! Card stock: Blueberry Bushel, Gorgeous Grape, Bubble Bath, Basic White, Very Vanilla
Stampin’ Up! Ink Pads: Blueberry Bushel, Misty Moonlight, Pebbled Path, Gorgeous Grape

Facebook LIVE Card Class February 9

Hello crafty friends!

Join me on the Stampinopolous Facebook page on Friday, February 9th at 1PM, Mountain Time for a live card class. I’ll walk you through making three cards, two fun ones and one that can be considered elegant. I’ll be using products from the Bee Mine Suite, the Perennial Postage bundle and the beautiful Most Adored Specialty Designer Series Paper. The Most Adored paper is a Sale-A-Bration exclusive, available free with a $50 or more product purchase.

Kits to craft along will have everything needed to create the cards except the STAMPED IMAGES/STAMP SETS*. This includes all die cut pieces, card bases, DSP*, any embellishments and dimensionals. Below is a list of other supplies you may want to consider purchasing. 

*Bee Mine and Most Adored DSP designs may vary

Available for several purchase options:

~ Purchase Option #1: Place an order for the Bee Mine Suite Collection (#162560), $75 by Friday, JANUARY 26, using the Valentine Live Host Code AVDT69RX , and I will send you the kit and instruction sheet via email. You will qualify for a Sale-A-Bration $50 level free product with this option. The highlighted LINK or HOST CODE must be used, as it is specific to this live class. That is how I will know who to send the kit to. Supplies for 6 cards, 3 different designs (2 each).

~ Purchase Option #2: Place an order for the Perennial Postage Stamp and Die Bundle  (162608) $51.25, by Friday, JANUARY 26, using the Valentine Live Host Code AVDT69RX, and I will send the kit and instruction sheet via email. You will qualify for a Sale-A-Bration $50 level free product with this option. The highlighted LINK or HOST CODE must be used, as it is specific to this live class. That is how I will know who to send the kit to. Supplies for 6 cards, 3 different designs (2 each).

~ Purchase Option #3: Place an order for the Bee Mine Stamp Set and Punch Bundle (#162554), $38.50, by Friday, JANUARY 26, using the Valentine Live Host Code AVDT69RX, and I will send you the kit and instruction sheet via email. The highlighted LINK or HOST CODE must be used, as it is specific to this live class. That is how I will know who to send the kit to. Supplies for 4 cards, 2 different designs (2 each).

~ Purchase Option #4: You may purchase a kit from me for $40 PPD. Supplies for thee cards, one of each design. Contact me: stampinopolous@gmail.com, Valentine Card Kit in the subject box.

I’m excited for you to join me!

Blessings,

Barbara 

*Stampin’ Up! policy: Images are the copyright property of Stampin’ Up! and may be purchased through Stampin’ Up! or a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. Individual stamped images are not for sale.

Most Adored Specialty Designer Series Paper, #162976, Sale-A.Bration $50 Exclusive Free Item

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad, #132708 – $6.50

Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Ink Pad #147094 – $9.00

Real Red Stampin’ Ink Pad #187084 – $9.00

Clear Stamp Blocks I #188488 (5 7/8 in x 2 1/4 in) $13;

                                 C #118486 (2 in x 2 in) $8.00; 

                                 D #118485 (2 7/8 in x 2 11/16 in) $9.50

Simply Shammy Stamp Cleaner #147042 –  $8.50

Bone Folder #102300 – $7.00

Stampin’ Seal + #149699 – $12.00 (

Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755 – $5.50

Mini Glue Dots #103683 $5.75

Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430 $4.25

Crafty Thursday #12 Extra: New catalog and Sale-A-Bration!

*January 2024 Host Code: M6C34D2G

Today is THE day! Let’s talk Sale-A-Bration and the NEW Mini Catalog! There’s so many fun, new products and fun new products to get for FREE with Sale-A-Bration going on. 

I am so excited to show you more projects with all the great new products. I have some (not all! 😉) and the ideas are endless; I’m planning on making a planner for the year, using  some of the ab-so-lutely beautiful new papers. 

Sale-A-Bration is the biggest promotion of the year, and it runs Jan 4-Feb 29, 2024. There are 2 tiers of free gifts you can earn from shopping:

Tier 1: for every $50 you spend in product, you earn free product. There are lovely papers and stamps sets that are only available during SAB. That’s for every $50 you spend, you can pick a free, exclusive product!

Tier 2: For every $100 you spend in product, you can earn a different choice of product. Again, lovely papers, stamps sets with dies, all exclusive to SAB. You can also combine, and pick a $100 freebie and a $50 if you spend $150, or 3 $50 freebies. There’s really no downside!

If you’re interested in joining as a demonstrator during SAB, you get $125 worth of products as your starter kit (YOUR choice, there are no pre-set kits) PLUS the new Glass Mat studio all for $99. 

This is a hot, hot item, so IF you’re considering choosing this as a join option, hurry! The generous glass mat (17″x14″) comes with a cleaning cloth and a silicone multiuse mat that you can use to mix inks, hold your Stampin’ Spots inks and so much more. This is a great offer and I’m a little envious 

If you saw my post from last week, I featured the Rock and Roll Suite from the new Mini Catalog, which is available today! Products in the new mini are available Jan 4-April 30, 2024. Some of them, like the Perennial Lavender Suite, is going to go fast! I used some of them on my Dozen Notecards in today’s regular post. I love the Postage Stamp dies that are part of the suite; they make such unique cards.

The Bee Mine Suite is going to be the focus of my February card kit and demonstration. The kit will include supplies to make 3 cards, including embellishments and an instruction sheet. I will let you know in next week’s post about the kit’s availability and price.

I hope you decide to try some great products, make some cards and spread joy! I’d love to help you in your crafty journey. Contact me for any help or information you need: stampinopolous@gmail.com

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