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Stampin’ Up! Let the Good Times Roll and More!

Stampin’ Up! Let the Good Times Roll and More!

 

Hey there! Next week  at my meeting for my team, the Yes Mam! Stampers, we are having a Shoebox Swap, where everyone brings a card they've created with all of the supplies to make it in a "shoebox". We all get to make each other's cards, and it's a blast!

I will share those cards with you after the meeting, but I remembered I had the cards we made at the Yes Mam! Christmas party still waiting to be shared. Linda Reaney and Joanne Cantrell both attended OnStage Live with me in Salt Lake City, Utah,  and I asked them to create projects for us with the new goodies they were able to pre-pre-order. OnStage attendees get to pre-order from a selection of new catalog products before the rest of the demonstrator population. It's one of the perks of attending a Stampin' Up! event! All Stampin' Up! demonstrators were allowed to pre-order from everything in the Occasions Catalog on December 1st, which is just ONE great perk of purchasing the Demonstrator Starter Kit!

First, Linda used the Beautiful Peacock Sale-a-bration set. She combined the set with Gold Glimmer Paper and Eastern Medallion Thinlets Dies for a sparkly look!

Stampin_up_beautiful_peacock_carolpaynestamps1

We used Soft Sky, Dapper Denim, and Lemon Lime Twist with a layered banner of Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration) under Tutti Frutti 6"x6" Designer Series Paper in the middle. We stamped a sentiment from Beautiful Peacock with Dapper Denim to punch with the Classic Label Punch. The random little flowers and medallions stamped with Soft Sky and Lemon Lime Twist are the perfect touches around the focal image!

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Joanne Cantrell created a super-simple-but-super-cute card with the Party Pandas Sale-a-bration set. A layer of Garden Green was embossed with one of the two Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, and a piece of 5/8" Burlap Ribbon was added to tie it all together! Simple and quick!

Stampin_up_party_pandas_carolpaynestamps1

Next, Joanne embossed a Basic Gray card base with the Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder as a "castle background" for the dragon and the wizard from Magical Day (new in the Occasions Catalog!)

Stampin_up_magical_day_carolpaynestamps1

We stamped the dragon with Basic Gray ink on the Basic Gray card front before we embossed with the Brick Wall Folder.

Stampin_up_magical_day_carolpaynestamps2

We colored the Wizard with the Light Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Marker, as well as the Ivory Stampin' Blends for his face and hands. We added Clear Wink of Stella to his beard for some wizard-y sparkle!

Stampin_up_magical_day_carolpaynestamps3

Joanne created cards for us from simple to complex! We used the Let the Good Times Roll bundle of stamps and Thrill Ride Pop-Up Thinlets Dies to create this fun card:

Stampin_up_let_the_good_times_roll_carolpaynestamps1

Inside is a fun surprise, a pop-out roller coaster!

Stampin_up_let_the_good_times_roll_carolpaynestamps2

I will admit, it is a little fiddly, but the result is fun. I would recommend you only purchase this bundle if you like a challenge and enjoy a learning curve. As you can see, my roller coaster base front layer is popping up a bit, showing that I would need to make a few more of these before I felt proficient enough to offer this in a class. Alas, I don't plan to, but you are welcome to give it a go!

Stampin_up_let_the_good_times_roll_carolpaynestamps3

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

 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!

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! Let the Good Times Roll and More!

Stampin’ Up! Let the Good Times Roll and More!

 

Hey there! Next week  at my meeting for my team, the Yes Mam! Stampers, we are having a Shoebox Swap, where everyone brings a card they've created with all of the supplies to make it in a "shoebox". We all get to make each other's cards, and it's a blast!

I will share those cards with you after the meeting, but I remembered I had the cards we made at the Yes Mam! Christmas party still waiting to be shared. Linda Reaney and Joanne Cantrell both attended OnStage Live with me in Salt Lake City, Utah,  and I asked them to create projects for us with the new goodies they were able to pre-pre-order. OnStage attendees get to pre-order from a selection of new catalog products before the rest of the demonstrator population. It's one of the perks of attending a Stampin' Up! event! All Stampin' Up! demonstrators were allowed to pre-order from everything in the Occasions Catalog on December 1st, which is just ONE great perk of purchasing the Demonstrator Starter Kit!

First, Linda used the Beautiful Peacock Sale-a-bration set. She combined the set with Gold Glimmer Paper and Eastern Medallion Thinlets Dies for a sparkly look!

Stampin_up_beautiful_peacock_carolpaynestamps1

We used Soft Sky, Dapper Denim, and Lemon Lime Twist with a layered banner of Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration) under Tutti Frutti 6"x6" Designer Series Paper in the middle. We stamped a sentiment from Beautiful Peacock with Dapper Denim to punch with the Classic Label Punch. The random little flowers and medallions stamped with Soft Sky and Lemon Lime Twist are the perfect touches around the focal image!

Stampin_up_beautiful_peacock_carolpaynestamps3l

Joanne Cantrell created a super-simple-but-super-cute card with the Party Pandas Sale-a-bration set. A layer of Garden Green was embossed with one of the two Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, and a piece of 5/8" Burlap Ribbon was added to tie it all together! Simple and quick!

Stampin_up_party_pandas_carolpaynestamps1

Next, Joanne embossed a Basic Gray card base with the Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder as a "castle background" for the dragon and the wizard from Magical Day (new in the Occasions Catalog!)

Stampin_up_magical_day_carolpaynestamps1

We stamped the dragon with Basic Gray ink on the Basic Gray card front before we embossed with the Brick Wall Folder.

Stampin_up_magical_day_carolpaynestamps2

We colored the Wizard with the Light Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Marker, as well as the Ivory Stampin' Blends for his face and hands. We added Clear Wink of Stella to his beard for some wizard-y sparkle!

Stampin_up_magical_day_carolpaynestamps3

Joanne created cards for us from simple to complex! We used the Let the Good Times Roll bundle of stamps and Thrill Ride Pop-Up Thinlets Dies to create this fun card:

Stampin_up_let_the_good_times_roll_carolpaynestamps1

Inside is a fun surprise, a pop-out roller coaster!

Stampin_up_let_the_good_times_roll_carolpaynestamps2

I will admit, it is a little fiddly, but the result is fun. I would recommend you only purchase this bundle if you like a challenge and enjoy a learning curve. As you can see, my roller coaster base front layer is popping up a bit, showing that I would need to make a few more of these before I felt proficient enough to offer this in a class. Alas, I don't plan to, but you are welcome to give it a go!

Stampin_up_let_the_good_times_roll_carolpaynestamps3

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

 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!

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! New Weekly Deals!

Stampin’Up! New Weekly Deals!

Hey there! I wasn't planning on posting again today, but Stampin' Up! just posted a new round of Weekly Deals that I just have to share with you!

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Go to my Online Store to order: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Stampin’Up! New Weekly Deals!

Stampin’Up! New Weekly Deals!

Hey there! I wasn't planning on posting again today, but Stampin' Up! just posted a new round of Weekly Deals that I just have to share with you!

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Go to my Online Store to order: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Stampin’ Up! Yes, Mam’s! Shoebox Swap Card #2!

Stampin’ Up! Yes, Mam’s! Shoebox Swap Card #2!

Good morning! Today's sample was created by another of my dear friends and downline, Angela Henson!

Angela chose the Gingham Garden Washi Tape colors of Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, and Daffodil Delight for her cards' color palette, in addition to Mixed Bunch and Loving Thoughts stamps, the Blossom Punch, and the 1" Circle Punch!

Angela 1

On the inside I layered the Daffodil Delight ink over the Melon Mambo ink using two different Mixed Bunch stamps. I like the effect!

Angela 2

Here's a fun and easy idea to coordinate your envelope: just add strips of Gingham Garden Washi Tape to the flap! I love how easy it is to attach, because the tacky adhesive is already on the tape! Fun!

Angela 3

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

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

 

 

Stampin’ Up! Yes, Mam’s! Shoebox Swap Card #2!

Stampin’ Up! Yes, Mam’s! Shoebox Swap Card #2!

Good morning! Today's sample was created by another of my dear friends and downline, Angela Henson!

Angela chose the Gingham Garden Washi Tape colors of Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, and Daffodil Delight for her cards' color palette, in addition to Mixed Bunch and Loving Thoughts stamps, the Blossom Punch, and the 1" Circle Punch!

Angela 1

On the inside I layered the Daffodil Delight ink over the Melon Mambo ink using two different Mixed Bunch stamps. I like the effect!

Angela 2

Here's a fun and easy idea to coordinate your envelope: just add strips of Gingham Garden Washi Tape to the flap! I love how easy it is to attach, because the tacky adhesive is already on the tape! Fun!

Angela 3

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

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

 

 

Stampin’ Up! Apothecary Art!

Stampin’ Up! Apothecary Art!

Happy Friday! I'm really looking forward to the weekend! My dear Sister-in-law, Debbie, is coming for an overnight visit with her daughter, Amanda, and baby grandson, Logan!

If you've read my blog much, you probably know that I also have a son named Logan. He is a 6'2", 22-year-old chemistry student at Missouri S&T in Rolla, MO, and he just happens to be home this weekend too!

I was honored when Amanda asked me if I minded that she named her son Logan because she had always loved the name, so I'm excited to have "little Logan" to visit!

Today's card I created by request for a hostess next week using the Apothecary Art stamp set and the Label Collection Framelits:

Apothecary 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

The shape of this Baja Breeze card was cut with the Oval Accents Die and the Big Shot, then embossed with the Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Folder. I sponged Soft Suede ink all over to accent the embossed texture. The 5/8" Vanilla Flower Trim was colored with a Baja Breeze Stampin'Write Marker. The soft colored look for the flowers was achieved by scribbling the same Baja Breeze Marker on the top of a stamp box, then picking up the color with a Blender Pen and coloring the flowers. The Blender Pen dilutes and softens the marker ink, and then I added in darker accents in the flower centers with the marker direct to the paper:


Blender vs marker
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Can you see the difference?

When you open the card you then have a "mini-card" inside!

Apothecary 2
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Which then opens to this:

Apothecary 3
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

So there you have it! I really like this card! I'm so glad my hostess requested this stamp set as I hadn't played with this set for awhile!

That's it for today! I'm going to Liam's this morning to play with him and watch the 3rd season of "Downton Abbey", which I am told is going to make me "freak-out" at the end, according to my two daughters who have already watched it. (I'll let you know tomorrow if I "freaked" or not!)

Until then, have a Stampingrox! day!

Sale-a-bration is winding down! Just 7 (yes seven!) more days left to place your orders and choose your free products!

Go to my website Online Store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

to get your order in before the time is up!

Some of the fun products used on today's project:

125527L

Apothecary Art – Clear-Mount Stamp #125527
Price: $27.95

Make
a tasteful statement with our floral-inspired labels in classic
designs. This perennially stylish six-piece set coordinates with our
Labels Collection Framelits and the Attic Boutique product suite. Fill a
jar with treats, adhere a stamped Apothecary Art label, then tie with
1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon for a gift that's straight from the heart!

Set Quantity: 6

 

 

125598L

Labels Collection Framelits Dies #125598
Price: $26.95

The
innovative, thin, wafer-like design of these dies lets you see where
you’re placing the design before you cut! Layer dies inside each other
to cut frames for stamp images. Cut single labels for accents or
layering. Use with single sheets of card stock or Designer Series Paper.
Labels Collection coordinates with our Apothecary Art Stamp Set.
Largest label is approximately 5-7/16" wide. Includes 6 dies in a sturdy
envelope for easy storage in our Big Shot Die Storage.

 

127751L

 

Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #127751
Price: $7.95

New
larger size! Folder: 4-1/4" x 6-3/8". Coordinates with the
International Bazaar suite. Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
emboss a single sheet of paper and make deep impressions. Use with the
Big Shot, Standard Cutting Pads, and the Multipurpose Platform.

 

I102845F

Blender Pens #102845
Price: $9.95

Blender
pens combine the flexibility of watercolors with the convenience of
markers. It’s easy to achieve a beautiful watercolor effect using
blender pens with just about any color source. The tip cleans off with
just a stroke or two on scratch paper. One pen is all you need for all
of your colors!

* Dual-tip flexible brush
* Acid-free and xylene free formula
* 3 per package
* Blends Stampin’ Pastels, Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, and Classic Stampin’ Pads

 

 

 

 

Stampin’ Up! Apothecary Art!

Stampin’ Up! Apothecary Art!

Happy Friday! I'm really looking forward to the weekend! My dear Sister-in-law, Debbie, is coming for an overnight visit with her daughter, Amanda, and baby grandson, Logan!

If you've read my blog much, you probably know that I also have a son named Logan. He is a 6'2", 22-year-old chemistry student at Missouri S&T in Rolla, MO, and he just happens to be home this weekend too!

I was honored when Amanda asked me if I minded that she named her son Logan because she had always loved the name, so I'm excited to have "little Logan" to visit!

Today's card I created by request for a hostess next week using the Apothecary Art stamp set and the Label Collection Framelits:

Apothecary 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

The shape of this Baja Breeze card was cut with the Oval Accents Die and the Big Shot, then embossed with the Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Folder. I sponged Soft Suede ink all over to accent the embossed texture. The 5/8" Vanilla Flower Trim was colored with a Baja Breeze Stampin'Write Marker. The soft colored look for the flowers was achieved by scribbling the same Baja Breeze Marker on the top of a stamp box, then picking up the color with a Blender Pen and coloring the flowers. The Blender Pen dilutes and softens the marker ink, and then I added in darker accents in the flower centers with the marker direct to the paper:


Blender vs marker
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Can you see the difference?

When you open the card you then have a "mini-card" inside!

Apothecary 2
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Which then opens to this:

Apothecary 3
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

So there you have it! I really like this card! I'm so glad my hostess requested this stamp set as I hadn't played with this set for awhile!

That's it for today! I'm going to Liam's this morning to play with him and watch the 3rd season of "Downton Abbey", which I am told is going to make me "freak-out" at the end, according to my two daughters who have already watched it. (I'll let you know tomorrow if I "freaked" or not!)

Until then, have a Stampingrox! day!

Sale-a-bration is winding down! Just 7 (yes seven!) more days left to place your orders and choose your free products!

Go to my website Online Store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

to get your order in before the time is up!

Some of the fun products used on today's project:

125527L

Apothecary Art – Clear-Mount Stamp #125527
Price: $27.95

Make
a tasteful statement with our floral-inspired labels in classic
designs. This perennially stylish six-piece set coordinates with our
Labels Collection Framelits and the Attic Boutique product suite. Fill a
jar with treats, adhere a stamped Apothecary Art label, then tie with
1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon for a gift that's straight from the heart!

Set Quantity: 6

 

 

125598L

Labels Collection Framelits Dies #125598
Price: $26.95

The
innovative, thin, wafer-like design of these dies lets you see where
you’re placing the design before you cut! Layer dies inside each other
to cut frames for stamp images. Cut single labels for accents or
layering. Use with single sheets of card stock or Designer Series Paper.
Labels Collection coordinates with our Apothecary Art Stamp Set.
Largest label is approximately 5-7/16" wide. Includes 6 dies in a sturdy
envelope for easy storage in our Big Shot Die Storage.

 

127751L

 

Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #127751
Price: $7.95

New
larger size! Folder: 4-1/4" x 6-3/8". Coordinates with the
International Bazaar suite. Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
emboss a single sheet of paper and make deep impressions. Use with the
Big Shot, Standard Cutting Pads, and the Multipurpose Platform.

 

I102845F

Blender Pens #102845
Price: $9.95

Blender
pens combine the flexibility of watercolors with the convenience of
markers. It’s easy to achieve a beautiful watercolor effect using
blender pens with just about any color source. The tip cleans off with
just a stroke or two on scratch paper. One pen is all you need for all
of your colors!

* Dual-tip flexible brush
* Acid-free and xylene free formula
* 3 per package
* Blends Stampin’ Pastels, Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, and Classic Stampin’ Pads

 

 

 

 

Stampin’ Up!Technique: Spotlighting with the Swallowtail!

Stampin’ Up!Technique: Spotlighting with the Swallowtail!

Happy Friday Stampers! Today I want to show you the second card for the Techniques part of my class tomorrow. This card uses the Swallowtail single "background" sized stamp and the butterfly punches to create the "spotlighting" effect:

Spotlighting 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

While the Spotlghting technique is not new, I have never seen anyone use a punch other than a cirlce or a square. Truth be told, this is a technique that I actually woke up thinking about a few weeks ago, so I'm very glad to have a chance to get this idea down on paper! I used the Elegant Butterfly and the Bitty Butterfly punches to achieve this effect.

Spotlighting 2
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

I finished off the inside with the butterfly stamp in the Sale-a-bration set, Bloomin' Marvelous, and a phrase from You are Loved.

Seems my stamping lately has been dominated by Island Indigo, but I love this color! I'm definitely going to miss it when Stampin' Up! retires this color at the end of May.

That's all for today! See you tomorrow for another Stampingrox! day!

All supplies for this card can be ordered in my Online Store:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Products used:


129216L

Swallowtail Clear-Mount Stamp #129216
Price: $13.95 Also available in Wood-Mount

This
gorgeous, plus-size butterfly will provide a breathtaking focal point
for scrapbook pages and oversized cards. Or sprinkle it with adhesive
and Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, then turn it into a
one-of-a-kind tag for an extra-special gift.

Set Quantity: 1

129406L

Bitty Butterfly Punch 129406
Price: $15.95

Aw,
cute . . . a little butterfly. Coordinates with the Elegant Butterfly
Punch and butterfly images in the Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set.

127526L

Elegant Butterfly Punch #127526
Price: $15.95

Use this punch with the elegant Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set for perfect coordination!

 

Stampin’ Up!Technique: Spotlighting with the Swallowtail!

Stampin’ Up!Technique: Spotlighting with the Swallowtail!

Happy Friday Stampers! Today I want to show you the second card for the Techniques part of my class tomorrow. This card uses the Swallowtail single "background" sized stamp and the butterfly punches to create the "spotlighting" effect:

Spotlighting 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

While the Spotlghting technique is not new, I have never seen anyone use a punch other than a cirlce or a square. Truth be told, this is a technique that I actually woke up thinking about a few weeks ago, so I'm very glad to have a chance to get this idea down on paper! I used the Elegant Butterfly and the Bitty Butterfly punches to achieve this effect.

Spotlighting 2
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

I finished off the inside with the butterfly stamp in the Sale-a-bration set, Bloomin' Marvelous, and a phrase from You are Loved.

Seems my stamping lately has been dominated by Island Indigo, but I love this color! I'm definitely going to miss it when Stampin' Up! retires this color at the end of May.

That's all for today! See you tomorrow for another Stampingrox! day!

All supplies for this card can be ordered in my Online Store:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Products used:


129216L

Swallowtail Clear-Mount Stamp #129216
Price: $13.95 Also available in Wood-Mount

This
gorgeous, plus-size butterfly will provide a breathtaking focal point
for scrapbook pages and oversized cards. Or sprinkle it with adhesive
and Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, then turn it into a
one-of-a-kind tag for an extra-special gift.

Set Quantity: 1

129406L

Bitty Butterfly Punch 129406
Price: $15.95

Aw,
cute . . . a little butterfly. Coordinates with the Elegant Butterfly
Punch and butterfly images in the Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set.

127526L

Elegant Butterfly Punch #127526
Price: $15.95

Use this punch with the elegant Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set for perfect coordination!

 

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