Happiness Abounds – Carol Payne Stamps

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Stampin’ Up! Sending Fall!

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! If you have been wondering what is going on with my blog, all I can say is right now I'm having a lot of trouble uploading photos to it. I've tried everything I can think of: restarting my laptop, updating my Windows, using my phone's hotspot instead of the house internet, trying to upload at varying times of day; you name it, I've probably tried it! What's really weird though is that I am able to upload and post the standard photos that I add to the bottom of every post, such as my Host Code, where to find the Host Code box in my online store, photos that accompany my monthly specials, SU! specials, etc, but I can't upload and post new photos!

If you are actually reading this post and seeing the Sending Fall card, that means I was able to post the pictures of it! Finally!

Note: After almost a month, I finally found that it wasn't anything I was doing wrong, it was my Blog Host, Typepad, that was having the issues!

I created this card with the Sending Fall Bundle. I've created a card similar to this one but with a spring-like look. You can find that card HERE.

I used the Sending Dies to cut the two the two layers for the word. I cut the solid background from Cajun Craze, then cut the top detail word from Basic White with Adhesive Sheet on the back so all I had to do was remove the backing and it was easy to apply to the background. I adhered the word to a circle I had cut with a Stylish Shapes die from Gold Metallic Paper. I stamped the "birthday wishes" with Mossy Meadow ink on Basic White, then cut with another die from the Sending Dies pack. I finished off the look with a Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dot.

I stamped the background with the Sending Smiles stamps and Cajun Craze, Mango Melody, and Mossy Meadow inks.

I stamped the inside with more images from the front and a sentiment from the Happiness Abounds stamp set.

Here the clickable links to find the supplies to make this card:

Sending Smiles Bundle (English)	Sending Dies (English)	Stylish Shapes Dies
Adhesive Sheets	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Gold & Rose Gold 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Metallic Specialty Paper	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots	Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Dimensionals

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Stampin’ Up! Happiness Abounds Again!

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today's card is a re-do of a card I shared with you a few weeks ago before the January/June Mini Catalog retired. I wanted to do this card at a stamp camp last month but the designer paper I had stamped on for the front and the inside was sold out and retired so I had to improvise. I'm very happy with what I came up with! View my original card HERE.

To mimic the look of the retired designer paper, I used a blending brush to gently swirl (by starting the swirling motion off the paper) Soft Succulent ink onto my Basic White layer. I did this for both the front and inside layers.

I stamped "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" from Artistically Inked with Starry Sky ink BEFORE embossing the layer with the Painted Posies 3D embossing folder. Aren't those tiny butterflies cute? They are self-adhesive Brushed Brass Butterflies!

I used the watercolor-look images from Artistically Inked to fill in the detailed line blooms from Happiness Abounds. I stamped the large watercolor image with stamped-off Orchid Oasis, then stamped the detailed line bloom with Starry Sky. I stamped the smaller swirly image with stamped-off Highland Heather ink, then stamped the detailed bloom with Gorgeous Grape. I cut them all out with Blossoming Happiness dies.

I embossed the blooms with the same Painted Posies folder, added touches of Clear Wink of Stella, then adhered with dimensionals. I added the largest Iridescent Rhinestone from the pack to the center of the largest bloom.

I stamped two sentiments from Happiness Abounds on the inside with Starry Sky, and a repeat bloom in the lower left corner.

Get the card instructions Download Artistically Happy

Here are the clickable links to the supplies for this card in my online store:

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542]	Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824]	Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238]
Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]	Painted Posies 3 D Embossing Folder [159175]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [156408]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214]
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Blending Brushes [153611]
Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136]

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Order any amount online in August, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in August, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

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Or go to my online store to view! You can order from the Annual Catalog, July/December Mini Catalog, and/or the Clearance Rack! All orders qualify for Sale-a-bration Rewards when your merchandise total is at least $50 before tax & shipping!

Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August) and you will receive $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for $99 plus sales tax (shipping is free!) and this exclusive 2022/2023 Planner and stamp set!

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Stampin’ Up! Happiness Abounds Again!

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Carol Payne

I stamped two sentiments from Happiness Abounds on the inside with Starry Sky, and a repeat bloom in the lower left corner.

Get the card instructions Download Artistically Happy

Here are the clickable links to the supplies for this card in my online store:

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542]	Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824]	Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238]
Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]	Painted Posies 3 D Embossing Folder [159175]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [156408]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214]
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Blending Brushes [153611]
Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136]

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order any amount online in August, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day July 3rd!

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday again, which means it's time for Sunday Swap Day! yay!

I know everyone may be busy with Fourth of July gatherings, and we are getting a bit anxious about the arrival of Alisa's new baby boy, Atreyu, so I will just jump right in and start sharing the swaps I have for you today!

First, a pretty swap card created with the Happiness Abounds Bundle and the Hues of Happiness Designer Paper. The Blossoming Happiness dies in the bundle cut out the blooms in some of the designer paper sheets!

The inside greeting is also from the Happiness Abounds set. This swap has no creator name.

Shelly Gruber used the Potted Geraniums Bundle with Deckled Rectangle Dies and Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper:

I love how the Geranium Dies allow layering that creates depth!

The inside sentiment is from Potted Geraniums. I love the look that the Deckled Rectangle Die gives to this layer!

Barbara Dykhouse also used the Potted Geraniums Bundle. She used the Dots & Spots Die to cut the Basic Black background for a striking contrast to the Sweet Sorbet geranium blooms!

Soooo pretty!

Linda Cullen used the Treasured Kindness stamp set (which has no coordinating dies, gasp!) with Artisan Additions Dies, Deckled Rectangle Dies, Design a Daydream Host Designer Paper, Label Me Fancy Punch, and Brushed Metallic Dots.

She used one of the Artisan Additions Dies to cut the design on the card front.

Another swap from Barb Dykhouse, this time with the Wisteria Wishes Bundle, Deckled Rectangles, and Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder:

Such a pretty addition to the inside of the card!

Kathy Morgan also used the Wisteria Wishes Bundle with the Split Card Textures Dies. I don't have these dies, but I think they will be on my next order!

This last swap was created with a combination of Wisteria Wishes and Eden Dies. Rhonda Bassler used a striking color combo of Orchid Oasis and Parakeet Party for her side-easel card.

Here's the clickable supply links to my online store:

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824]	Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238]	Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]
Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822]	Potted Geraniums Bundle (English) [159062]	Potted Geraniums Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159056]
Geraniums Dies [159061]	Abigail Rose 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159037]	Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173]
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	Dots & Spots Die [159164]	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon [156323]
Treasured Kindness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158940]	Design A Daydream 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [159161]	Artisan Additions Dies [159172]
Label Me Fancy Punch [151297]	Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots [156506]	Wisteria Wishes Bundle (English) [158860]
Wisteria Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159434]	Wisteria Dies [158859]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318]	Split Card Textures Dies [159162]	Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159267]
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]
Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159259]	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208]	Eden Dies [157831]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order any amount online in July, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in July, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (This is a sample of the type of mini embellishment pack you will receive)

Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration, July-August, and you will receive $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for $99 plus sales tax (shipping is free!) and this exclusive

Planner and stamp set!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day July 3rd!

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday again, which means it's time for Sunday Swap Day! yay!

The inside greeting is also from the Happiness Abounds set. This swap has no creator name.

Shelly Gruber used the Potted Geraniums Bundle with Deckled Rectangle Dies and Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper:

I love how the Geranium Dies allow layering that creates depth!

The inside sentiment is from Potted Geraniums. I love the look that the Deckled Rectangle Die gives to this layer!

Barbara Dykhouse also used the Potted Geraniums Bundle. She used the Dots & Spots Die to cut the Basic Black background for a striking contrast to the Sweet Sorbet geranium blooms!

Soooo pretty!

She used one of the Artisan Additions Dies to cut the design on the card front.

Another swap from Barb Dykhouse, this time with the Wisteria Wishes Bundle, Deckled Rectangles, and Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder:

Such a pretty addition to the inside of the card!

Kathy Morgan also used the Wisteria Wishes Bundle with the Split Card Textures Dies. I don't have these dies, but I think they will be on my next order!

This last swap was created with a combination of Wisteria Wishes and Eden Dies. Rhonda Bassler used a striking color combo of Orchid Oasis and Parakeet Party for her side-easel card.

Here's the clickable supply links to my online store:

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824]	Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238]	Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]
Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822]	Potted Geraniums Bundle (English) [159062]	Potted Geraniums Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159056]
Geraniums Dies [159061]	Abigail Rose 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159037]	Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173]
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	Dots & Spots Die [159164]	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon [156323]
Treasured Kindness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158940]	Design A Daydream 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [159161]	Artisan Additions Dies [159172]
Label Me Fancy Punch [151297]	Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots [156506]	Wisteria Wishes Bundle (English) [158860]
Wisteria Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159434]	Wisteria Dies [158859]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318]	Split Card Textures Dies [159162]	Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159267]
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]
Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159259]	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208]	Eden Dies [157831]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order any amount online in July, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration, July-August, and you will receive $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for $99 plus sales tax (shipping is free!) and this exclusive

Planner and stamp set!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Artistically Inked Happiness Abounds!

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Seems like I am on a birthday card-making roll right now. I must admit, birthday cards, after Christmas cards, are my favorite cards to make! Today's card is a combination of the Happiness Abounds bundle of stamps and dies with another piece of Abstract Beauty 4 x 6 Specialty Designer Paper and the Artistically Inked stamp set.

I was thinking about how I wished the Happiness Abounds stamp set had some stamps to fill in the blossom outlines with color and realized I might be able to use the watercolorish images from Artistically Inked. I stamped the large bloom first with the largest image in Artistically Inked with stamped-off Orchid Oasis, then stamped the Happiness Abounds outline bloom with Starry Sky. After I cut it out with the Blossoming Happiness die it was perfect! I stamped the smaller blooms with the smaller Artistically Inked image and stamped-off Highland Heather, then stamped over it with the Happiness Abounds outline using Gorgeous Grape. I cut both of them with the coordinating Blossoming Happiness die. I added an Iridescent Rhinestone to the center of the largest bloom and Clear Wink of Stella to all. Before I adhered to the card I added some texture with the Painted Posies 3D embossing folder.

I stamped "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" from Artistically Inked with Starry Sky ink directly on a piece of Abstract Beauty Specialty Paper before embossing with the Painted Posies 3D embossing folder. I added a couple more Iridescent Rhinestone for more sparkle.

After adhering the stamped/embossed layer to the card front I wrapped White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon around both front layers, tying in a pretty knot.

Inside I stamped two phrases from Happiness Abounds directly on the Abstract Beauty Specialty Designer Paper, as well as another large bloom with Orchid Oasis and Starry Sky ink.

The Abstract Beauty 4 x 6 Specialty Designer Paper is discounted 50% on the Last Chance Retired List, so go to my online store and grab yourself a couple of packs of the gorgeous paper today!

Here's the supply links for today's creation:

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542]	Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824]	Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238]
Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]	Painted Posies 3 D Embossing Folder [159175]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [156408]	Abstract Beauty 4" X 6" (10.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [158039]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214]	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Stampin' Seal [152813]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order any amount online in June, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in June, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month!

Stampin’ Up! Kit Collection is Buy One Get One 50% off during the month of June! You will find all of the available kit choices shown in my online store under the “Kit Collection” tab! Be sure to list the lower value kit first, then the higher value kit second so you can be sure to get the 50% off on the more expensive one!

While you are in my online store, check out the Last Chance Products from the January/June Mini Catalog list too! Some products on the list are discounted from 10-50%!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Artistically Inked Happiness Abounds!

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Carol Payne

After adhering the stamped/embossed layer to the card front I wrapped White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon around both front layers, tying in a pretty knot.

Inside I stamped two phrases from Happiness Abounds directly on the Abstract Beauty Specialty Designer Paper, as well as another large bloom with Orchid Oasis and Starry Sky ink.

The Abstract Beauty 4 x 6 Specialty Designer Paper is discounted 50% on the Last Chance Retired List, so go to my online store and grab yourself a couple of packs of the gorgeous paper today!

Here's the supply links for today's creation:

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542]	Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824]	Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238]
Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]	Painted Posies 3 D Embossing Folder [159175]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [156408]	Abstract Beauty 4" X 6" (10.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [158039]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214]	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Stampin' Seal [152813]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order any amount online in June, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in June, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month!

While you are in my online store, check out the Last Chance Products from the January/June Mini Catalog list too! Some products on the list are discounted from 10-50%!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Abstract Beauty Abounds!

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! My Memorial Day weekend was such a whirlwind of activities that I had absolutely no time to stamp! I finally got a few things caught up yesterday (laundry was a biggie) and was able to create this card with the Happiness Abounds Bundle of stamps and dies and Abstract Beauty 4" x 6" Designer Paper. The Abstract Beauty paper is on the Last Chance Retiring List and is discounted 50% ($7.50 instead of $15), so I wanted to play with another one of the prints from the pack before it goes away!

By the time I finished the card the light was fading, but I think the card still shows up quite prettily. I took my colors from the Abstract Beauty print: Balmy Blue, Soft Succulent, and Basic White.

I stamped the roses on Basic White with Balmy Blue. I stamped the top rose on a piece of post-it-note, then cut it out to create a mask before stamping the lower rose. I then stamped the lower rose on another post-it-note to cut out to create another mask before stamping the leaves. I colored the roses with both Light & Dark Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends and the leaves with Light & Dark Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends. I added highlights of Clear Wink of Stella to the roses and colored the rest of the Basic White layer with a Light Smoky Slate Stampin' Blend. I also cut the left side of the 2 1/2" x 3" layer with the "torn notebook" Blossoming Happiness die.

I added a few Iridescent Pearls when the card was assembled.

I stamped the Happiness Abounds greeting with Soft Succulent ink on a 3/8" strip of Soft Succulent, then used Paper Snips to cut the ends at an angle. I added the focal image layer and the greeting to the card front with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals.

I added texture and interest to the 1" x 5 1/4" strip of Balmy Blue with another of the Blossoming Happiness dies.

Inside I stamped another Happiness Abounds sentiment, another rose, and more leaves to coordinate with the front.

This card came together very quickly! Here's the shopping links for the supplies:

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824]	Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238]	Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]
Abstract Beauty 4" X 6" (10.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [158039]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778]
Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155521]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154830]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904]	Iridescent Pearls [153549]	Paper Snips [103579]
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Stampin' Seal [152813]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order any amount online in June, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

While you are in my online store, check out the Last Chance Products from the January/June Mini Catalog list too! Some products on the list are discounted from 10-50%!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Abstract Beauty Abounds!

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Carol Payne

By the time I finished the card the light was fading, but I think the card still shows up quite prettily. I took my colors from the Abstract Beauty print: Balmy Blue, Soft Succulent, and Basic White.

I added a few Iridescent Pearls when the card was assembled.

I added texture and interest to the 1" x 5 1/4" strip of Balmy Blue with another of the Blossoming Happiness dies.

Inside I stamped another Happiness Abounds sentiment, another rose, and more leaves to coordinate with the front.

This card came together very quickly! Here's the shopping links for the supplies:

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824]	Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238]	Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]
Abstract Beauty 4" X 6" (10.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [158039]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778]
Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155521]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154830]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904]	Iridescent Pearls [153549]	Paper Snips [103579]
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Stampin' Seal [152813]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

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While you are in my online store, check out the Last Chance Products from the January/June Mini Catalog list too! Some products on the list are discounted from 10-50%!

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day May 22nd, Happiness Abounds!

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today is a special day for Troy, Grace, and Scarlett. Today at church Scarlett will be dedicated to the Lord. This ceremony does not save her, nor does it usher her into church membership; it is the public declaration of her parents and family to raise her in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4). Her Papa and I will be there to witness and give our affirmation that we will participate in her upbringing in a godly way and that we will not cease to pray for her.

Today is also another day for sharing swaps, and I have a lovely collection to share with you all created with the Hues of Happiness Collection of products (and a few more!)

First, a lovely card created by Rhonda Bassler with the Happiness Abounds Bundle and Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper:

Next, Nikki Barnhart cut some of the blooms from the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper with Blossoming Happiness Dies, then coordinated it with Gorgeous Grape card stock and ink. Love the 3/4" White Frayed Ribbon on the side.

Karen Titus combined Hues of Happiness Designer Paper blooms with the Bottled Happiness Bundle of stamps and punch! Tahitian Tide is the card base and the ink that stamped the bottle.

Rachel Traudt stamped, cut, and colored Happiness Abounds blooms with Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends, then layered them on Perfectly Penciled Designer Paper. She added a greeting from Happiness Abounds, stamped with Tahitian Tide ink and cut with a Stylish Shapes die, as well as Tahitian Tide 1/8" Metallic Woven Ribbon and some Pool Party Glossy Dots.

Somewhere I've lost the creator's name of this simple card created with Hues of Happiness Designer paper and an sentiment from Bottled Happiness. The sentiment is cut with a Tailor Made Tags die and accented with Pool Party 3/8" Sheer Ribbon.

Lastly, Krista Wilson created an elegant card for any occasion with Basic White thick, Basic White, Hues of Happiness Designer Paper, Blossoming Happiness dies, and White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon.

Here's the supply links to my online store:

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824]	Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238]	Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]
Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822]	Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155714]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613]	2021 2023 In Color Opal Rounds [159185]	Scalloped Contours Dies [155560]
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	White 3/4" (1.9 Cm) Frayed Ribbon [158138]
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159261]	Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159268]
2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253]	Bottled Happiness Bundle (English) [158690]	Bottled Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158684]
Vintage Bottle Punch [158689]	Elegant Faceted Gems [152464]	Perfectly Penciled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159244]
Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159221]	Tahitian Tide 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon [159197]
Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [159210]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [144237]
Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [152462]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]