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Alaska Achiever’s Blog Hop August Edition: Holiday Catalog from the Incentive Trip!

Alaska Achiever’s Blog Hop August Edition: Holiday Catalog from the Incentive Trip!

Alaska Achievers

Hey there and welcome to the Alaska Achiever's Blog Hop! Our theme for August is the Highlights from the trip and the Holiday Catalog!

First, a few highlights from our Alaska Cruise, compliments of Stampin' Up!

Fabulous vistas and glaciers!  These pics will never do the real thing justice! Blue ice is incredible!

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A trip via narrow-gauge rail, up into the Yukon!

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These trees are MUCH OLDER than they look! The harsh winters here have stunted growth!

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I was just pinching myself every day to really be here and sharing it all with my love!

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Pillow gifts were exciting to discover every evening after dinner!

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My creation this month is with the Wishing You Well set from page 35 of the Holiday Catalog. I covered a small legal pad as my gift to my team members at Vacation Stamping School last weekend and the card is just because!

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After embossing the layer of Crushed Curry with the new Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions folder, I slathered it and Early Espresso layer with new Vegas Gold Shimmer Paint! Love this stuff!

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The simplicity of these images let you create a theme for any season!

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The only part that is the least bit fussy is the bow, which I cut with Paper Snips.

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I used my Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to add shimmer to the Cajun Craze-stamped bow!

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The card is a mirror of the notebook!

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Inside I used a Dashing Deer sentiment:

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Now it's time to move on to the next blog in the hop. Lots of inspiration to discover! Simply click on the name below mine (you are at Carol Payne), or on any of the listed names! Enjoy!

If you live in the U.S.A, order at least $30 in my online store:

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using August Host Code: PQMZCJFP

to receive  3 free August Make & Take packets, including instructions!

August Online

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!

Fuzzy

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

August  Stampin' Up! Specials! More details in my online store!

Earn a $5 Coupon Code for every $50 you order this month!        

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All month, or while supplies last!

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

Lilypad Lake Alaska Swaps!

Lilypad Lake Alaska Swaps!

Hey there! The Alaska Achiever's Blog Hop starts this afternoon at 4 p.m. here on my blog, but until then I have more creations from the swap boards to share with you. All five of today's cards are created with Lilypad Lake and the bundled Lakeside Framelits Dies! This bundle was one of the first ones I ordered when demonstrators were allowed to pre-order!

The creator of this cards sponged So Saffron ink on So Saffron card stock to help get the setting sun look. She also used a circle mask to sponge around for the sun. The sailboat silhouettes are simply cut from black cardstock!

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 The Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions folder creates a look of waves.

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 Sponging through a circle stencil makes a great sunrise or sunset!

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Using the generation stamping technique is a great way to stamp these waves! "Generation stamping" means the image was not re-inked between stamping, so the color keeps getting a light shade as it is stamped up the card front.

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 Glossy card stock and an Itty Bitty Greetings sentiment add a lot to this card!

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Here's a quick supply list to help you place your order:

Place your order of at least $30 in my online store

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using August Host Code: PQMZCJFP

to receive  3 free August Make & Take packets, including instructions!

August Online

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!
Fuzzy

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

August  Stampin' Up! Specials! More details in my online store!

Earn a $5 Coupon Code for every $50 you order this month!

08-01-18_bonus-days_shareable-flyer_us

All month, or while supplies last!

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

 

Lilypad Lake Alaska Swaps!

Lilypad Lake Alaska Swaps!

Hey there! The Alaska Achiever's Blog Hop starts this afternoon at 4 p.m. here on my blog, but until then I have more creations from the swap boards to share with you. All five of today's cards are created with Lilypad Lake and the bundled Lakeside Framelits Dies! This bundle was one of the first ones I ordered when demonstrators were allowed to pre-order!

The creator of this cards sponged So Saffron ink on So Saffron card stock to help get the setting sun look. She also used a circle mask to sponge around for the sun. The sailboat silhouettes are simply cut from black cardstock!

Stampin_up_lilypad_lake_carolpaynestamps1

 The Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions folder creates a look of waves.

Stampin_up_lilypad_lake_carolpaynestamps3

 Sponging through a circle stencil makes a great sunrise or sunset!

Stampin_up_lilypad_lake_carolpaynestamps2

Using the generation stamping technique is a great way to stamp these waves! "Generation stamping" means the image was not re-inked between stamping, so the color keeps getting a light shade as it is stamped up the card front.

Stampin_up_lilypad_lake_carolpaynestamps5

 Glossy card stock and an Itty Bitty Greetings sentiment add a lot to this card!

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Here's a quick supply list to help you place your order:

Place your order of at least $30 in my online store

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using August Host Code: PQMZCJFP

to receive  3 free August Make & Take packets, including instructions!

August Online

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!
Fuzzy

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

August  Stampin' Up! Specials! More details in my online store!

Earn a $5 Coupon Code for every $50 you order this month!

08-01-18_bonus-days_shareable-flyer_us

All month, or while supplies last!

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

 

Hand Delivered, Handwritten, and In Every Season!

Hand Delivered, Handwritten, and In Every Season!

Hey there! Today is the first day of babysitting for just Darcy! Big brother Liam started Kindergarten last week, so the school year has begun!

Today I have an another assortment of a fun swaps to share from the Alaska Incentive Trip!

This first card is created with the Hand Delivered Host Set and Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper:

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 I love the font of this set!

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 You never see this girl's face, but she has three cute skirts to choose from!

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 This card is created with the Handwritten background stamps, Daisy Punch, and Detailed Dragonfly Thinlet. Stamping with Whisper White Craft ink on Basic Black card stock creates a fun "chalkboard" look!

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 This card features just one of the 12 flower images from the In Every Season set:

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Here's a quick supply list with links to my online store:

Place your order of at least $30 in my online store

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using August Host Code: PQMZCJFP

to receive  3 free August Make & Take packets, including instructions!

August Online

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!

Fuzzy
If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

August  Stampin' Up! Specials! More details in my online store!

Earn a $5 Coupon Code for every $50 you order this month!

August Online

All month, or while supplies last!

38281186_10215340951188668_2848220567503372288_n

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

Hand Delivered, Handwritten, and In Every Season!

Hand Delivered, Handwritten, and In Every Season!

Hey there! Today is the first day of babysitting for just Darcy! Big brother Liam started Kindergarten last week, so the school year has begun!

Today I have an another assortment of a fun swaps to share from the Alaska Incentive Trip!

This first card is created with the Hand Delivered Host Set and Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper:

Stampin_up_hand_delivered_carolpaynestamps1

 I love the font of this set!

Stampin_up_hand_delivered_carolpaynestamps2

 You never see this girl's face, but she has three cute skirts to choose from!

Stampin_up_hand_delivered_carolpaynestamps4

 This card is created with the Handwritten background stamps, Daisy Punch, and Detailed Dragonfly Thinlet. Stamping with Whisper White Craft ink on Basic Black card stock creates a fun "chalkboard" look!

Stampin_up_handwritten_carolpaynestamps1

 This card features just one of the 12 flower images from the In Every Season set:

Stampin_up_in_every_season_carolpaynestamps1

Here's a quick supply list with links to my online store:

Place your order of at least $30 in my online store

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using August Host Code: PQMZCJFP

to receive  3 free August Make & Take packets, including instructions!

August Online

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!

Fuzzy
If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

August  Stampin' Up! Specials! More details in my online store!

Earn a $5 Coupon Code for every $50 you order this month!

August Online

All month, or while supplies last!

38281186_10215340951188668_2848220567503372288_n

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

Alaska Incentive Trip Swaps: an Eclectic Mix!

Alaska Incentive Trip Swaps: an Eclectic Mix!

Hey there! Today I'm attending a demonstrator-only stamping event with my team, the Yes Mam! Stampers, in Champaign, IL! We've attended "Vacation Stamping School" as a group for several years, and it never disappoints!

Today's swap shares are a fun group! These first four were created with the Best Route Suite on pages 52 and 53 of the Annual Catalog!

The Best Route Designer Series Paper is the star of this quick and easy card!

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This card features 5 of the 8 images from the En Route stamp set that are punchable with the 3/4" Circle Punch!

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A mini-album, perfect to document a trip!

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The Maps Etc. Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for the background and "You're Pretty Great" from En Route!

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Turn the page to pg 54 to find the Follow Your Dreams Bundle that created this awesome card! Delicate Lace Edgelits were also used for the Night of Navy border.

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A new set from page 70 was used for this 80's -themed card, Free Cake!

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Today's supply list:

Place your order of at least $30 in my online store

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using August Host Code: PQMZCJFP

to receive  3 free August Make & Take packets, including instructions!

August Online

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!
Fuzzy

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

August  Stampin' Up! Specials! More details in my online store!

Earn a $5 Coupon Code for every $50 you order this month!

08-01-18_bonus-days_shareable-flyer_us

All month, or while supplies last!

07-01-18_th_shareable1_color_your_season_us

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

Alaska Incentive Trip Swaps: an Eclectic Mix!

Alaska Incentive Trip Swaps: an Eclectic Mix!

Hey there! Today I'm attending a demonstrator-only stamping event with my team, the Yes Mam! Stampers, in Champaign, IL! We've attended "Vacation Stamping School" as a group for several years, and it never disappoints!

Today's swap shares are a fun group! These first four were created with the Best Route Suite on pages 52 and 53 of the Annual Catalog!

The Best Route Designer Series Paper is the star of this quick and easy card!

Stampin_up_en_route_carolpaynestamps2

This card features 5 of the 8 images from the En Route stamp set that are punchable with the 3/4" Circle Punch!

Stampin_up_en_route_carolpaynestamps3

A mini-album, perfect to document a trip!

Stampin_up_en_route_carolpaynestamps1

The Maps Etc. Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for the background and "You're Pretty Great" from En Route!

Stampin_up_en_route_carolpaynestamps4

Turn the page to pg 54 to find the Follow Your Dreams Bundle that created this awesome card! Delicate Lace Edgelits were also used for the Night of Navy border.

Stampin_up_follow_your_dream_carolpaynestamps1

A new set from page 70 was used for this 80's -themed card, Free Cake!

Stampin_up_free_cake_carolpaynestamps1

Today's supply list:

Place your order of at least $30 in my online store

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using August Host Code: PQMZCJFP

to receive  3 free August Make & Take packets, including instructions!

August Online

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!
Fuzzy

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

August  Stampin' Up! Specials! More details in my online store!

Earn a $5 Coupon Code for every $50 you order this month!

08-01-18_bonus-days_shareable-flyer_us

All month, or while supplies last!

07-01-18_th_shareable1_color_your_season_us

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

More Alaska Cruise Swaps: Detailed With Love and Graceful Garden!

More Alaska Cruise Swaps: Detailed With Love and Graceful Garden!

Hey there! Yesterday I a lovely time stamping with my "Third Thursday" group at the Cozy Table in Benton, IL. Whether there are two or ten, we always have a good time!

Today I'm sharing more cruise swaps: Detailed with Love and Graceful Garden! Until I run out, it's like Sunday Swap Day on my blog everyday!

This card is a beautiful collection of  Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions (Mint Macaron background) Share What You Love Designer Paper, Detailed with Love greeting, and die-cut blooms from the Springtime Impressions dies! The Mint Macaron behind the greeting is stamped with the Artisan Textures set.

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The same Detailed with Love greeting has a completely different look when stamped in Grapefruit Grove and paired with the Pop of Petals Bundle!

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The rose from Graceful Garden was black heat-embossed first, then colored with Stampin' Blends. The greeting is from Southern Serenade.

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This Graceful Garden card has a whole different look stamped with the "line-less watercolor" technique! The Handwritten background stamp was used on the front to frame the oval opening. Gorgeous!

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Today's supply list:

Place your order of at least $30 in my online store

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using August Host Code: PQMZCJFP

to receive  3 free August Make & Take packets, including instructions!

August Online

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!
Fuzzy

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

August  Stampin' Up! Specials! More details in my online store!

Earn a $5 Coupon Code for every $50 you order this month!

08-01-18_bonus-days_shareable-flyer_us

All month, or while supplies last!

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

 

More Alaska Cruise Swaps: Detailed With Love and Graceful Garden!

More Alaska Cruise Swaps: Detailed With Love and Graceful Garden!

Hey there! Yesterday I a lovely time stamping with my "Third Thursday" group at the Cozy Table in Benton, IL. Whether there are two or ten, we always have a good time!

Today I'm sharing more cruise swaps: Detailed with Love and Graceful Garden! Until I run out, it's like Sunday Swap Day on my blog everyday!

This card is a beautiful collection of  Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions (Mint Macaron background) Share What You Love Designer Paper, Detailed with Love greeting, and die-cut blooms from the Springtime Impressions dies! The Mint Macaron behind the greeting is stamped with the Artisan Textures set.

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The same Detailed with Love greeting has a completely different look when stamped in Grapefruit Grove and paired with the Pop of Petals Bundle!

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The rose from Graceful Garden was black heat-embossed first, then colored with Stampin' Blends. The greeting is from Southern Serenade.

Stampin_up_graceful_garden_carolpaynestamps1

This Graceful Garden card has a whole different look stamped with the "line-less watercolor" technique! The Handwritten background stamp was used on the front to frame the oval opening. Gorgeous!

Stampin_up_graceful_garden_carolpaynestamps2

Today's supply list:

Place your order of at least $30 in my online store

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using August Host Code: PQMZCJFP

to receive  3 free August Make & Take packets, including instructions!

August Online

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!
Fuzzy

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

August  Stampin' Up! Specials! More details in my online store!

Earn a $5 Coupon Code for every $50 you order this month!

08-01-18_bonus-days_shareable-flyer_us

All month, or while supplies last!

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

 

Birthday Card Swap Ideas From the Alaska Incentive Trip!

Birthday Card Swap Ideas From the Alaska Incentive Trip!

Hey there! In case you are wondering why I no longer use "Stampin' Up!" as the beginning of my blog post title, I recently found out that using "Stampin' Up!" in my URL was prohibited in the Demonstrator Manual. I want to be compliant with all of Stampin' Up!'s rules, so I immediately made the change. I'm STILL using ALL Stampin' Up! ALL the time, so not to worry!

Today I have a fun group of birthday-themed swap inspiration to share with you!

First, a cute little pink (but not drunk!) elephant from A Little Wild combined with Broadway Bound Specialty Designer Series Paper. The greeting is from Special Celebrations.

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Next, this swap combines the Best Bunny Bundle (stamps and punch) with Pocketfull of Sunshine!

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Bike Ride Stamps and Build a Bike Framelits are combined with Detailed With Love and the Detailed Trio Punch:

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The Botanical Bliss Bundle (stamps & framelits) are combined with Stitched Labels Framelits:

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Sponging, punches, and creative use of the Fine Tip Glue Pen combine with a Special Celebrations greeting for a lovely card!

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Finally, a sentiment from Treat Time was used to embellish this easy treat holder:

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 Supply list for today's projects:

Place your order of at least $30 in my online store:

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using August Host Code: PQMZCJFP

to receive  3 free August Make & Take packets, including instructions!

August Online

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!

Fuzzy

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

August  Stampin' Up! Specials! More details in my online store!

Earn a $5 Coupon Code for every $50 you order this month!

08-01-18_bonus-days_shareable-flyer_us

All month, or while supplies last!

07-01-18_th_shareable1_color_your_season_us

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

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