DIY handmade greeting cards – Carol Payne Stamps

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Stampin’ Up! Pretty Petals Blooming Teapot!

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Tonight is my #imbringingbirthdaysback Stamp-a-Stack! Before I show you today's project, here's the full set of cards we will be making tonight and tomorrow!

I think it is a good mix of boy, girl, feminine, and birthday-for-anyone! It includes simple stamping, two-step stamping, gradient ombre stamping, and stamping-the-negative-space!

The class fee is $25 to make 10 cards, two each of these five designs, or free with a $40 order. Add just a little more and a $50 order will get you a free item from the Sale-a-bration brochure!

You can get this class-by-mail for the same price! Place a $40 order in my online store by midnight on Sunday, March 6th and I'll mail you the kits and instructions for all five cards! Go to my online store to place your order using this Host Code JGZTEETR www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Now, here's a card I created for the March Online Class using Pretty Petals Designer Paper and new Sale-a-bration set, Party Pants!

I used the colors in the designer paper to guide my choices for all of the elements of this card. It turned out exactly the way I wanted!

I embossed the Very Vanilla background with the Elegant Dots folder, and added a little snippet of a Tea Lace Doily for a vintage look!

Yes, I colored my rhinestones again with a black Sharpie. I'm addicted to this easy technique! Inside the card I used a phrase from Greatest Greetings.

I punched the flower elements with the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, the Tree Builder Punch, and the Bird Builder Punch.

Here's your shopping list for my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack [138442] $8.00	Party Pants Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141324] $0.00	Party Pants Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141327] $0.00	Greatest Greetings Wood-Mount Stamp Set [140703] $33.00
Greatest Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140706] $25.00	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111350] $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $7.00
Tea Lace Paper Doilies [129399] $3.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00	Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $7.50	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $17.00
Tree Builder Punch [138295] $18.00	Builder Bird Punch [117191] $18.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Cups & Kettle Framelits Dies [140624] $29.00

Things to remember while shopping:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the March Hostess Code: PWN39NN2 you will receive the March Online Class; six cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150, DON’T USE THE HOSTESS CODE, because you can choose free Stampin' Rewards starting at 10% of the total. You will still receive the monthly online class cards.

***During Sale-a-bration (Jan 5-March 31, 2016 all orders of $250 or more will receive $25 in EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards!!!!!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day!

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday morning, which means it's time for Sunday Swap Day! yay! Sundays are the day I post a collection of swaps or cards I have received.

First, Barbara Dykhouse used Birthday Blooms with Birthday Bouquet Designer Paper for her cheerfully feminine creation. She used Whisper White and Blushing Bride card stock to pull the colors from the designer paper, punching an Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack flower from Calypso Coral card stock and adding a Pearl Basic Jewel to finish it off!

I have started an #imbringingbirthdaysback initiative to send more hand-stamped birthday cards to family and friends. I sent Kristy Davis a birthday card in January, and she sent me this thank-you card in return! Sooooo cute! Snoopy is my fav! Not much Stampin' Up! on this card, but I love it none the less!

NOTE: If you would like to receive a birthday card from me this year, just leave your name, birth date, and snail mail address in the comment section and you will be on my list!

Finally for today, I received this excellent card in the monthly swap a few months ago. Unfortunately, I have lost the creator's name, but it's a good one! The Open Sea was combined with a sentiment from Guy Greetings and Typeset Designer Series Paper. A GREAT masculine card!

Inside more guy greetings images:

That's all for today. I'm will be prepping later today for my team meeting tomorrow night! I love to get together with my girls!

Here's the link to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the February Hostess Code: G76DQGKK you will receive the February Online Class; six cards, two each of these 3 designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150, DON'T use the Hostess Code because you can choose free Stampin' Rewards starting at 10% of the total. You WILL still receive the monthly online class cards!
***During Sale-a-bration (Jan 5-March 31, 2016 all orders of $250 or more will receive $25 in EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards!!!!!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day!

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday morning, which means it's time for Sunday Swap Day! yay! Sundays are the day I post a collection of swaps or cards I have received.

NOTE: If you would like to receive a birthday card from me this year, just leave your name, birth date, and snail mail address in the comment section and you will be on my list!

Inside more guy greetings images:

That's all for today. I'm will be prepping later today for my team meeting tomorrow night! I love to get together with my girls!

Here's the link to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Stamper’s Dozen Blog Hop February Edition, Etch-a-Sketch!

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's time for the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop! yay!

Here's the card sketch we're using this month for our Etch-a-Sketch theme:

I used "Helping Me Grow" from page 20 of the Occasions catalog, and used FREE (with a $50 order) Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-bration brochure:

I heat-embossed the daisies with black powder on Calypso Coral, then sponged on Calypso Coral ink for added "pop"! I colored a White Perfect Accent with a black Sharpie marker for the center of the daisy, and cut it out with a Floral Frames Collection Die.

After black heat-embossing the greeting, I punched with the Washi Label punch, then added a Basic Black-punched washi label that I cut in half and added to each end. A half-scallop circle punched from Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper adds a little festive sparkle.

I kept the inside simple with just black heat-embossing.

Now it's time for you to continue on the hop to Judy Garza's blog, Stampin' With Judy G!

Or you can hop back to Stella's Blog, Stellar Stamps!

To order supplies for today's card, go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Helping Me Grow Photopolymer Stamp Set [140764] $26.00	Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper [141022] $0.00	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679] $7.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $5.00	Washi Label Punch [138296] $18.00
Floral Frames Framelits Die [127012] $27.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Black Stampin' Emboss Powder [109133] $5.00
Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	White Perfect Accents [138416] $5.00	1-3/4" Circle Scallop Punch [119854] $18.00	Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133737] $7.50
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

February 15th is the retirement day for three Sale-a-bration items! Choose one of these with every $50 you order in my online store!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Stamper’s Dozen Blog Hop February Edition, Etch-a-Sketch!

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's time for the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop! yay!

Here's the card sketch we're using this month for our Etch-a-Sketch theme:

I used "Helping Me Grow" from page 20 of the Occasions catalog, and used FREE (with a $50 order) Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-bration brochure:

I kept the inside simple with just black heat-embossing.

Now it's time for you to continue on the hop to Judy Garza's blog, Stampin' With Judy G!

Or you can hop back to Stella's Blog, Stellar Stamps!

To order supplies for today's card, go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Helping Me Grow Photopolymer Stamp Set [140764] $26.00	Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper [141022] $0.00	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679] $7.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $5.00	Washi Label Punch [138296] $18.00
Floral Frames Framelits Die [127012] $27.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Black Stampin' Emboss Powder [109133] $5.00
Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	White Perfect Accents [138416] $5.00	1-3/4" Circle Scallop Punch [119854] $18.00	Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133737] $7.50
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

February 15th is the retirement day for three Sale-a-bration items! Choose one of these with every $50 you order in my online store!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day!

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday, which means it's time to share some swaps! yay!

First, Jan Rodrian used Apple of My Eye with Cherry on Top Designer Paper for her cheery creation:

A simple "thank you" and a repeat of the front lower edge complete the look.

Next, Katy Simecka used the Embossed Bleach technique with the Grateful Bunch set and Blossom Bunch Punch:

After heat-embossing the blooms with black powder, Katy used bleach in an AquaPainter to get the dimensional look:

Dena Tarkowski sponged the Rose Garden framelit-cut rose with Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirouette, and Melon Mambo ink for her thank you card:

Finally, "Great minds think alike", isn't that what they say? Karen Kurz also sponged the Rose Garden framelit for her happy birthday card!

That's all for this morning, but be sure to come back after 9 p.m. Central Time or at least by tomorrow to take the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop! This month our theme is "Etch a Sketch", so be sure to come take the hop to see what my sister stampers have created!

You can shop any time of the day or night in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day!

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday, which means it's time to share some swaps! yay!

First, Jan Rodrian used Apple of My Eye with Cherry on Top Designer Paper for her cheery creation:

A simple "thank you" and a repeat of the front lower edge complete the look.

Next, Katy Simecka used the Embossed Bleach technique with the Grateful Bunch set and Blossom Bunch Punch:

After heat-embossing the blooms with black powder, Katy used bleach in an AquaPainter to get the dimensional look:

Dena Tarkowski sponged the Rose Garden framelit-cut rose with Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirouette, and Melon Mambo ink for her thank you card:

Finally, "Great minds think alike", isn't that what they say? Karen Kurz also sponged the Rose Garden framelit for her happy birthday card!

You can shop any time of the day or night in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday, so it 's time for swaps! yay!

Kathy Morgan used the temporarily-retired-but available-again-when-the-new-catalog-starts in June Woodland Embossing Folder, combining it with the perennial favorite (since at least 2001), Lovely As a Tree!

Next, this adorable Bitty Butterfly Punch card by an anonymous creator takes its' theme from the greeting from Over the Rainbow:

Brenda Hukriede used the still-available Holiday Catalog Flurry of Wishes Bundle to create the perfect winter birthday card:

She used a circle punch to create a unique opening:

Finally, Carla Goodlace used World of Dreams with the Honeycomb folder for her swap at the Dallas OnStage event. I love her color combo of Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, Delightful Dijon, and Elegant Eggplant!

You can place your order now in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the February Hostess Code: G76DQGKK you will receive the February Online Class; six cards, two each of these 3 designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

Sale-a-bration is is full swing! For every $50 order you place, you will get to choose a FREE ITEM from the Sale-a-bration brochure, so be sure to check that out while you are shopping too!

These three Sale-a-bration items retire after February 15th, so don't wait to order!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday, so it 's time for swaps! yay!

Next, this adorable Bitty Butterfly Punch card by an anonymous creator takes its' theme from the greeting from Over the Rainbow:

Brenda Hukriede used the still-available Holiday Catalog Flurry of Wishes Bundle to create the perfect winter birthday card:

She used a circle punch to create a unique opening:

You can place your order now in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

Sale-a-bration is is full swing! For every $50 order you place, you will get to choose a FREE ITEM from the Sale-a-bration brochure, so be sure to check that out while you are shopping too!

These three Sale-a-bration items retire after February 15th, so don't wait to order!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Martha Swifts’ Creations with A Nice Cuppa!

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I am finishing the final touches for the "Be Mine" Stampin' Up!/Young Living Essential Oils Valentine Class the afternoon, so I have to be quick!

I always encourage my team to bring their latest creations to share at our meetings. Martha Swift always has beautiful ideas, and the cards she brought to the January meeting did not disappoint!

First, Martha created her shoebox swap with the " A Nice Cuppa" set:

She had also created a Nice Cuppa Shaker card for display!

When I first saw that the Cup & Kettle Framelits had a fork, knife, and spoon, I couldn't imagine what they would be used for, but now I see!

She offered two colors for the shoebox swap. I made this one in Basic Gray!

She had us layer a cup cut from Botanical Gardens Vellum (a free Sale-a-bration item) over another cup for a fabulous look!

One thing I learned, when applying vellum on a small item, you can completely cover the vellum with SNAIL and it won't show through!

I love this sentiment from A Nice Cuppa:

We cut the teapot from Silver Foil for the inside of Martha's swap:

Martha brought a few more creations, but I will save them for another day.

You can shop for your supplies to CASE Martha from my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150, you can choose free Stampin' Rewards starting at 10% of the total.
***During Sale-a-bration (Jan 5-March 31, 2016 all orders of $250 or more will receive $25 in EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards!!!!! PLUS every $50 you order (before tax & shipping) will earn you the right to choose a free item from the Sale-a-bration Brochure!)

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!