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Stampin’ Up! Year in Review for a Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Carol Payne

IHey there and Happy 2018! I have my "Stampin' in the New Year" Birthday Card Stamp a Stack starting this morning, but before everyone arrives I want to finish up my "year in review" for 2017. Today I'm starting with July 2017 and working my way to the end of the year showcasing my favorite creations from the year!

First, I combined the Eastern Medallions Thinlets Dies with the Daisy Delight stamp set to create this bold-but-soft thank you card. Here's the link to the July 3rd post: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/07/stampin-up-eastern-medallions-daisy-delight.html

I stamped a flock of Fabulous Flamingos for this blog post: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/07/stampin-up-a-flock-of-fabulous-flamingos.html

This Swirly Bird Christmas card was my favorite one we made at my Christmas in July class! Check it out here: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/07/stampin-up-swirly-bird-christmas.html

Another favorite Christmas card I created was with the Carols of Christmas set. This set is retiring and will no longer be available after tomorrow! Here's the blog post link: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/07/stampin-up-carols-of-christmas.html

I CASED this card from an old swap using the Grown with Love Bundle. See the full post HERE.

I used Sheltering Tree with the Sheet Music background stamp to create the sympathy card found HERE.

I combined High Tide with the Colorful Seasons Bundle to create the Double z-Fold card in this blog post: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/08/stampin-up-colorful-seasons-double-z-fold.html

In August I had the privilege of presenting at a stamping meeting of demonstrators in Champaign, IL. This ornament was my last-minute inspiration, Night in Bethlehem with the Cracked Glass technique! Read all about it HERE.

A favorite-but-retiring bundle from the Holiday Catalog, Christmas Quilt! I used Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper, also retiring January 2nd, with the Cat Punch (not retiring) to create this easel card. Find more details HERE.

I explored an oldie-but-goodie technique, Faux Silk, in THIS POST with the Count My Blessings set:

I used the Painted Harvest set (which is not retiring) to create this adorable hedgehog Christmas card. Get all of the info here: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/10/stampin-up-painted-harvest-christmas-hedgehog.html

Smitten Mittens is another retiring bundle I had fun playing with! Check out one of the three cards I created with this set HERE.

As you have probably figured out by now, I love techniques! I used the Direct Stamping on your embossing folder technique for this card with the retiring Season Like Christmas set. Check it all out here: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/11/stampin-up-woodland-season-like-christmas.html

I also like trying new folds, like the bridge fold I used with this card using the Season Like Christmas set: http://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2017/12/stampin-up-season-like-christmas-bridge-fold.html

Finally, my newest favorite set, Petal Palette. We will be making this card today at my Stampin' In the New Year Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack. Go HERE for more details.

To order your stamping supplies from me, use the January Host Code: 2FECDRDM to receive a thank you card (un-signed so YOU can send it to someone else!) and a little embellishment gift from me when you place your order in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669] $17.00	Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies [143725] $33.00	Fabulous Flamingo Photopolymer Stamp Set [143758] $21.00	Marbled Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144772] $15.00
Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141736] $37.00	Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies [141497] $27.00	Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [142760] $9.00	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $10.00
Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Bundle [146037] $45.00	Grown With Love Clear-Mount Bundle [145338] $45.75	Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163] $25.00	Sheet Music Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143970] $15.00
Thoughts & Prayers Clear-mount Stamp Set [127805] $19.00	Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Bundle [145348] $54.00	High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set [143006] $26.00	Night In Bethlehem Clear-Mount Bundle [146044] $47.50
Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Bundle [146026] $45.75	Cat Punch [144666] $18.00	Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper [144613] $11.00	Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00
Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154] $24.00	Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set [144783] $21.00	Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144820] $22.00	Quilted Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [144617] $9.00
Smitten Mittens Photopolymer Bundle [146070] $46.75	Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143537] $10.00	Season Like Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [144860] $17.00	Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139673] $8.50
Petal Palette Clear-Mount Bundle [145974] $62.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00

If your order is over $150, don’t use the code, because YOU ARE THE HOST and get to choose the free Stampin’ Rewards. You’ll still receive your thank you card and embellishment gift from me!

The Stampin’ Up! Year End Sale Ends on January 2^nd. There are still discounted stamps, dies, and accessories available!

Here’s the link to the Retiring and Surplus List:

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2017/Year%20End%20Sale/Year%20End%20Sale%20Event%20US.pdf

If you prefer to not use my online store but would still like to place an order, you can always give me a call or a text: 618-237-6281

Or send me an email: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2018

Stampin’ Up! Count My Blessings with Fun Foam!

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I've been re-visiting another oldie-but-goodie-technique, Heat Stamping on Fun Foam!

How do you heat stamp? What is Fun Foam?

First, Fun Foam is a spongy sheet 1/8" – 1/4" thick found at craft stores. I bought a beige 12" x 18" sheet for 89 cents! I can cut a bunch of squares, rectangles, and strips!

To heat stamp on fun foam: Heat with your Heat Tool until the foam gets a little wet-looking and starts to curl. This doesn't take very long! As soon as the foam is heated, press an inked red-rubber stamp into the foam. Hold in place for a few seconds. Remove and voila! You have heat stamped the Fun Foam!

NOTE: Red-rubber stamps work best because they are more deeply-etched than photopolymer.

For my card I started with an Early Espresso card base, then added a Crumb Cake layer embossed with the Pinewood Plank Dynamic Folder inked with Crumb Cake. I added strips of Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper, than the Fun Foam square I had cut with a Stitched Shapes Framelit, heated with the Heat Tool and stamped with a Count My Blessings image inked with Early Espresso. I sponged the edges with Early Espresso before adhering to the card with a Stampin' Dimensionals in each corner.

I stamped a Butterfly Basics greeting and finished with a single Gold Faceted Gem.

I stamped inside with a Count My Blessings sentiment, stamped-off acorns, and Early Espresso sponging. I covered the Very Vanilla envelope flap with the fabulous acorn pattern from the Painted Harvest Designer Series Paper!

Are you in love with the Count Your Blessings stamp set like I am? Order yours today from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set [138816] $36.00	Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper [144613] $11.00	Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708] $10.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes [107300] $6.50
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50
Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

If you enjoyed this project, please use the October hostess code HMT67FU2 to receive a gift from me!

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards!

The B3G1F Designer Paper Sale ends October 31^st! Get all of the details HERE.

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

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Stampin’ Up! Count My Blessings with Fun Foam!

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I've been re-visiting another oldie-but-goodie-technique, Heat Stamping on Fun Foam!

How do you heat stamp? What is Fun Foam?

First, Fun Foam is a spongy sheet 1/8" – 1/4" thick found at craft stores. I bought a beige 12" x 18" sheet for 89 cents! I can cut a bunch of squares, rectangles, and strips!

NOTE: Red-rubber stamps work best because they are more deeply-etched than photopolymer.

I stamped a Butterfly Basics greeting and finished with a single Gold Faceted Gem.

Are you in love with the Count Your Blessings stamp set like I am? Order yours today from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set [138816] $36.00	Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper [144613] $11.00	Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708] $10.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes [107300] $6.50
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50
Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

If you enjoyed this project, please use the October hostess code HMT67FU2 to receive a gift from me!

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards!

The B3G1F Designer Paper Sale ends October 31^st! Get all of the details HERE.

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

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Stampin’ Up! Faux Silk!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! After sharing the Gilded Faux Silk technique with you yesterday, I decided to make a true Faux Silk (is there such a thing as true faux?) card to show you what it looks like un-gilded. I used the Count My Blessings stamp set again with another natural coffee filter to create this:

I stamped the flower all over the coffee filter with Early Espresso ink adding Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, and Old Olive with sponge daubers.

After coloring and then crumpling into a ball, I adhered to a Very Vanilla piece with Multipurpose Liquid Glue, taking care to not smooth out the filter too much so it retained the bumps and creases. I wrapped the rest of the filter around to the back side of the layer, securing with more glue.

I stamped a Very Vanilla background layer with the same flower and Early Espresso ink, leaving it un-colored for contrast.

I sponged the edges of the stamped vanilla layer with Early Espresso ink, adhering to the card front with SNAIL. After adhering the Faux Silk layer to an Early Espresso mat, I adhered to the card front with dimensionals.

I stamped a banner with the Butterfly Basics birthday greeting, sponging the edges and adding a bit of stamped-off flowers to pull it all together. I sponged a couple of Touch of Nature Elements with Early Espresso before adding behind the banner with glue dots.

I finished the inside with a stamped and sponged Very Vanilla layer using only Early Espresso ink and more Count My Blessings images.

The Count My Blessings set can be ordered from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad [126946] $6.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Touches Of Nature Elements [144216] $6.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154] $24.00

If you enjoyed this project, please use the October hostess code HMT67FU2 when you shop!

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards!

A B3G1F Designer Paper Sale ends October 31^st! You'll find full details in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

Stampin’ Up! Faux Silk!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Carol Payne

I stamped the flower all over the coffee filter with Early Espresso ink adding Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, and Old Olive with sponge daubers.

I stamped a Very Vanilla background layer with the same flower and Early Espresso ink, leaving it un-colored for contrast.

I finished the inside with a stamped and sponged Very Vanilla layer using only Early Espresso ink and more Count My Blessings images.

The Count My Blessings set can be ordered from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad [126946] $6.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Touches Of Nature Elements [144216] $6.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154] $24.00

If you enjoyed this project, please use the October hostess code HMT67FU2 when you shop!

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards!

A B3G1F Designer Paper Sale ends October 31^st! You'll find full details in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

Stampin’ Up! Autumn Christmas Quilt!

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I've been playing a bit with the Quilted Christmas Suite! I love fall, with all of the warm colors, so I'm playing with fall colors: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, and Chocolate Chip! Sounds like Thanksgiving dinner, doesn't it?

I have a few projects lined up over the next few days to share, but first I want to share this straightforward card that also uses the Quilt Builder Framelits and Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder:

I cut the same design from Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, and Chocolate Chip card stock with a Quilt Builder Framelit Die, then used some of the pieces of each color to create the "quilt block" After adhering the block to the Very Vanilla layer and then the Crushed Curry layer, I embossed the whole thing with the Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. This technique is called "Inlaid Embossing".

I also stamped a Painted Harvest greeting with Early Espresso ink on the lower part of the vanilla layer before embossing. I added a single Gold Faceted Gem to the lower right corner for some sparkle.

Inside I stamped my favorite greeting from Butterfly Basics with Early Espresso ink, as well as couple of blooms from Christmas Quilt with Cajun Craze.

To place your order for Stampin' Up! supplies, go to my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Bundle [146026] $45.75	Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [144687] $8.50	Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set [144783] $21.00	Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set [138816] $36.00
Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128] $8.00	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684] $8.00
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00

Use the September Host Code CJ9DDRGF when you shop.

For every $25 in product you order (before tax & shipping), you’ll receive one each of these fun completed cards with envelopes and instructions:

It's time to schedule your fall stamping party! We'll make two cards, birthday, fall or Christmas, for free! In addition to your regular host rewards, when your party sales total is at least $300, you will receive the limited-edition Host Set, Merry Patterns: In addition to your regular host rewards, when your party sales total is at least $300, you will receive the limited-edition Host Set, Merry Patterns!

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

Stampin’ Up! Autumn Christmas Quilt!

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Carol Payne

Inside I stamped my favorite greeting from Butterfly Basics with Early Espresso ink, as well as couple of blooms from Christmas Quilt with Cajun Craze.

To place your order for Stampin' Up! supplies, go to my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Bundle [146026] $45.75	Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [144687] $8.50	Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set [144783] $21.00	Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set [138816] $36.00
Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128] $8.00	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684] $8.00
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00

Use the September Host Code CJ9DDRGF when you shop.

For every $25 in product you order (before tax & shipping), you’ll receive one each of these fun completed cards with envelopes and instructions:

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Painted Harvest Once Again!

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today I want to share with you another Painted Harvest card I created while I was working on all of my cards for the Creative Crew on Splitcoaststampers. It didn't make it into my challenge offering, but I really like it and thought it was worth sharing:

I used the Painted Harvest Bundle (stamps and punch saving 10%), along with the Burlap Background and Butterfly Basics stamps.

After stamping both of the sunflower layers with Daffodil Delight and Early Espresso, I hand-cut the bloom with my Paper Snips to mount on the card front with dimensionals. I added a Gold Faceted Gem (you MUST have these if you don't already!) to the center for sparkle and dimension.

I stamped the leaves with Old Olive, then punched with the Leaf Punch included in the Painted Harvest Bundle. I adhered to the back of the sunflower with glue dots.

I created my banner with a 4 1/2" x 1" strip of Sahara Sand card stock. After I stamped the greeting with Early Espresso ink, I scored close to each end of the sentiment using my Simply Scored Scoring Tool. I scored another line 1/8" from both of the first scores. This allowed me to make a narrow "Z" fold for the banner lift. I sponged the edges with Soft Suede ink.

Inside I stamped another bloom and a Painted Harvest sentiment.

Here's the supply list for today's card. You can order it all from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Bundle [146021] $33.25	Burlap Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143982] $15.00	Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set [138816] $36.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043] $8.00	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [126976] $6.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978] $6.50	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Simply Scored [122334] $30.00

Use the September Host Code CJ9DDRGF when you shop.

For every $25 in product you order (before tax & shipping), you’ll receive one each of these fun completed cards with envelopes and instructions:

Contact me to book your fall stamping party! We can make two free cards, fall or Christmas, for free, or 4 cards for $10 or free with a $30 Stampin’ Up! product order. In addition to your regular host rewards, when your party sales total is at least $300, you will receive the limited-edition Host Set, Merry Patterns!

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Stampin’ Up! Painted Harvest Once Again!

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Carol Payne

I used the Painted Harvest Bundle (stamps and punch saving 10%), along with the Burlap Background and Butterfly Basics stamps.

I stamped the leaves with Old Olive, then punched with the Leaf Punch included in the Painted Harvest Bundle. I adhered to the back of the sunflower with glue dots.

Inside I stamped another bloom and a Painted Harvest sentiment.

Here's the supply list for today's card. You can order it all from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Bundle [146021] $33.25	Burlap Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143982] $15.00	Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set [138816] $36.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043] $8.00	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [126976] $6.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978] $6.50	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Simply Scored [122334] $30.00

Use the September Host Code CJ9DDRGF when you shop.

For every $25 in product you order (before tax & shipping), you’ll receive one each of these fun completed cards with envelopes and instructions:

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Stampin’ Up! CCREW917TECH Polished Stone Colorful Seasons!

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Another of the challenges for the September Creative Crew is to take a tutorial from the Splitcoaststampers and create a project with the Fall theme. I chose the Polished Stone tutorial by Beate Johns. You'll find her tutorial here.

I used Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red with the Polished Stone technique to create the leaves I stamped with a Colorful Seasons leaf and cut out with a Seasonal Layers Thinlet die. I added a Soft Suede leaf for contrast. If you've been watching my blog for a few days you probably have figured out that I'm in love with the Burlap Background stamp, especially when it's stamped on Sahara Sand card stock with Sahara Sand ink!

I'm also a little bit obsessed with this Happy Birthday greeting from Butterfly Basics! The Gold Faceted Gems add just the right amount of sparkle!

I breathed on the leftover ink on the Burlap stamp before I laid the Very Vanilla layer on it to gently rub for ink transfer. Label Me Pretty provided the sentiment.

Are you starting to be as obsessed with the Colorful Seasons Bundle, Burlap Background, and Butterfly Basics stamps as I am? You can order yours today from my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Bundle [145348] $54.00	Burlap Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143982] $15.00	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154] $24.00	Label Me Pretty Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143861] $17.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043] $8.00	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [126976] $6.50
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [119672] $3.75	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [105229] $3.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [103287] $3.75	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Use the September Host Code CJ9DDRGF when you shop.

For every $25 in product you order (before tax & shipping), you’ll receive one each of these fun completed cards with envelopes and instructions:

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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