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Stampin’ Up! Season of Chic Embossed Snowflakes!

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today I have a card to share with you created with the Season of Chic Bundle. This set, found on page 99 of the Annual Catalog, is an all-purpose set, filled with images and phrases to fit multiple occasions. It is a perfect addition to your stamping stash!

I used this bundle to create an icy and sparkly Christmas card!

I started with a layer of Basic White, 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". I stamped it all over randomly with the snowflake found in the Season of Chic stamp set and Versamark ink, sprinkled the layer all over with white embossing powder and then heated with my Heat Tool. Next, I stamped the splatter stamp, also found in Season of Chic, between the snowflakes with Versamark, then repeated the embossing technique with white embossing powder. After the embossing cooled for a few seconds I then applies Balmy Blue ink with a Blending Brush, starting off the layer and swirling on the ink until I achieved the intensity of color I liked. I cut this layer with one of the largest Deckled Rectangle Dies.

I wrapped a length of White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding around the layer, tying in a bow with a piece of Tahitian Tide 1/8" Metallic Ribbon as a second bow before adding to the prepared Balmy Blue card base and Basic White mat layer. I added this top layer with dimensionals.
I also stamped the snowflake with Balmy Blue ink on a scrap of white, cut with the coordinating Chic die, then pressed the Versamark inkpad directly on the snowflake. I then sprinkled with Clear embossing powder to heat and give it a smooth raised finish. I repeated this step a couple more times to build up the embossing and make the embellishment a bit more sturdy. I punched a hole through the top of the snowflake with a retired 1/8" hand-held punch, then threaded the Tahitian Tide ribbon through before tying the final bow.

I stamped the "Merry Christmas" from Hope & Peace with Balmy Blue ink on a white scrap, stamped around it with the splatter stamp with stamped-off-once Balmy Blue ink, then cut with the smallest Deckled Rectangles Die. I added it to the lower card front with dimensionals and added a few random rhinestones for some sparkle.

Inside I stamped a couple more snowflakes with Balmy Blue ink, then added a sentiment from Season of Chic. I thought it was rather appropriate for a Christmas card or even a Christmastime birthday!

Click on any of the graphics below to find that card supply in my online store!

Season Of Chic Bundle (English)	Season Of Chic Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Chic Dies
Hope & Peace Cling Stamp Set (English)	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Deckled Rectangles Dies	Versamark Pad
Basics Embossing Powders	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Blending Brushes
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon	Tahitian Tide 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon	Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Basic White Medium Envelopes	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals

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

Order at least $40 online in September, 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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Weekly Deals! A new set of Weekly Deals every week during September! Place your order quick before the supply runs out!

These Weekly Deals are in effect through September 15th! Click on any picture to find that discounted item in my online store! Discounts range from 10-20%! No limit while supplies last!

Texture Chic Memories & More Cards & Envelopes	Texture Chic Memories & More	Trinkets Adhesive Backed Flowers
Rose Gold 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper	Soft Succulent 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Satin Shimmer Ribbon	Slimline Envelopes
White 3/4" (1.9 Cm) Frayed Ribbon	Snowy White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Velvet Sheets	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon
Soft Pastels Assortment	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Stampin’ Up! Handsomely Suited Sneak Peek!

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I have two sons with November birthdays and this year we celebrated them at our family's Thanksgiving. I had just received the Well Suited Bundle from the upcoming Spring 2021 Catalog, so I pulled it out and played! This suite, while geared for creating masculine cards, has a lot of possibilities that are not just for men!

Today, however, I'm sharing Logan's card created with the Handsomely Suited stamp set, Suite & Tie Dies (Bundle), and Well Suited Designer Series Paper:

I stamped the bow ties directly on prints from the Well Suited Designer Series Paper and then cut them out with the corresponding Suite & Tie Die.

When stamped with Tuxedo Black in on the Whisper White inside layer, I definitely see a pink "hair bow" in this stamps future! The sentiment is included in the Handsomely Suited stamp set.

Only Stampin' Up! Demonstrators can pre-order this suite right now, but customers can starting January 5, 2021.

Want to own the Well Suited Bundle now? You can get it by choosing it as part of your $99 Starter Kit when you sign up in December. There's no obligation to sell to anyone, ever, and you will enjoy a 20% discount on everything you order through your own Stampin' Up! Demonstrator portal through at least March 2021! You can go to my online store and choose your $99 Starter Kit (price includes free shipping) today: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

When you get to my online store, click "JOIN" and follow the prompts. You will be able to view the 2021 Spring Catalog in addition to Annual and Holiday Catalogs to choose your $99 kit.

Contact me with questions. You can call, email, or text me anytime: 618-237-6281 carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Get free shipping only from me when you contact me to place your Stampin' Up! order by December 9th! This offer is not good when you shop online in my store, you must contact me to order! More details can be found HERE.

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Order any amount online in December, receive this Pattern Play shaker Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $50, receive Pearls Basic Jewels, PLUS the Card-of-the-Month!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2020

Stampin’ Up! Handsomely Suited Sneak Peek!

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Carol Payne

Today, however, I'm sharing Logan's card created with the Handsomely Suited stamp set, Suite & Tie Dies (Bundle), and Well Suited Designer Series Paper:

I stamped the bow ties directly on prints from the Well Suited Designer Series Paper and then cut them out with the corresponding Suite & Tie Die.

When stamped with Tuxedo Black in on the Whisper White inside layer, I definitely see a pink "hair bow" in this stamps future! The sentiment is included in the Handsomely Suited stamp set.

Only Stampin' Up! Demonstrators can pre-order this suite right now, but customers can starting January 5, 2021.

When you get to my online store, click "JOIN" and follow the prompts. You will be able to view the 2021 Spring Catalog in addition to Annual and Holiday Catalogs to choose your $99 kit.

Contact me with questions. You can call, email, or text me anytime: 618-237-6281 carol@carolpaynestamps.com

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

Order any amount online in December, receive this Pattern Play shaker Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $50, receive Pearls Basic Jewels, PLUS the Card-of-the-Month!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2020

Stampin’ Up! Fall Review!

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Carol Payne

Hey there! My youngest son is moving back home so he can save money while getting his degree to teach High School English, so I am taking this first couple of days of the week to hunker down and get his room ready. You know how after your kids move out you just start using their room as a catch-all? Maybe you didn't do that, but I did and boy now I sure regret it. Everything in there has to either be re-stored somewhere else in my house, given away, or thrown away, and it's a big job!

Since I'm almost caught up with sharing my stamping creations and have no time to make more right now, I've decided to do a "fall review" of some of my favorite projects. I do have a couple of new ones, but they are connected to a Stampin' Up! promotion that starts tomorrow, so I will start sharing those on Tuesday.

To start off, I'm reaching all the way back to August 25th to share my Boho Indigo Embossed Strips Background. I used the Boho Indigo Product Medley and added Whisper White and Misty Moonlight card stock of my own. You can view the full post HERE.

Next, my Beautiful Autumn card from September 2nd. View the entire post HERE.

Next, everybody loved my Peaceful Nativity Diorama card. Get the details & dimensions HERE.

I loved creating this simple Birds & Branches for Christmas card. Get the details HERE.

I knew I hadn't played with the Country Home stamp set enough, so I created this card HERE.

I shrank the diorama dimensions to create this Snow Front Diorama that will fit in a Medium Envelope! Get the dimensions and details HERE.

That's all for today. I think I will save the rest of my favorites for another day. If you want to see more, you can always scroll through my blog and decide for yourself which ones are your favorites. I plan to be back tomorrow with a new creation, so be sure to come back!

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Stampin’ Up! Fall Review!

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Carol Payne

Next, my Beautiful Autumn card from September 2nd. View the entire post HERE.

Next, everybody loved my Peaceful Nativity Diorama card. Get the details & dimensions HERE.

I loved creating this simple Birds & Branches for Christmas card. Get the details HERE.

I knew I hadn't played with the Country Home stamp set enough, so I created this card HERE.

I shrank the diorama dimensions to create this Snow Front Diorama that will fit in a Medium Envelope! Get the dimensions and details HERE.

Shop: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Stampin’ Up! Life is Beautiful!

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Carol Payne

Hey there and welcome to the Paper Crafting Monthly Blog featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world! You may have arrived from Shirley's blog. She had a fabulous project!

Our October theme is Fall with a Designer Series Paper focus since Stampin' Up! is offering a great sale on select Designer Series Papers this month for 15% off. I decided to use the Life is Beautiful stamp set with Plain Tidings 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, which is one of the sale packs!

I used the baby wipes technique to stamp the leaves on the trees, and then cut with a Celebration Labels Die.

The baby wipes technique is an easy way to get color on your stamps! I dropped Cajun Craze, Bumblebee, and Cherry Cobbler in refills on a baby wipe to create a custom "inkpad". Then I inked the leaves stamp with the baby wipe inkpad to get the lovely fall color! You can use the "inkpad" for multiple stampings in the same session!

I snuck in a little bit of Gathered Leaves with the pumpkins stamped with Cajun Craze.

Inside:

Thanks for joining us this month! Now click on the "Next" image to go to Tracy's blog to see her project!

Here's the list of this month's participating demonstrators in case you get off track:

Shirley Merker

Carol Payne – you are here!

Supplies to order:

Life Is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set	Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set	Celebration Labels Dies
Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder	Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Ink Refill	Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Ink Refill	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad	Stamping Sponges
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

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

Order at least $50, receive All the Trimmings Embellishments, PLUS the Card-of-the-Month!

Download the sale flyer:

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/2020/DSP-Sale/10.01.20_FLYER_DSP_SALE_US.pdf

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Stampin’ Up! Life is Beautiful!

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Carol Payne

I used the baby wipes technique to stamp the leaves on the trees, and then cut with a Celebration Labels Die.

I snuck in a little bit of Gathered Leaves with the pumpkins stamped with Cajun Craze.

Inside:

Thanks for joining us this month! Now click on the "Next" image to go to Tracy's blog to see her project!

Here's the list of this month's participating demonstrators in case you get off track:

Shirley Merker

Carol Payne – you are here!

Supplies to order:

Life Is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set	Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set	Celebration Labels Dies
Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder	Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Ink Refill	Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Ink Refill	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad	Stamping Sponges
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

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

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

Order at least $50, receive All the Trimmings Embellishments, PLUS the Card-of-the-Month!

Download the sale flyer:

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/2020/DSP-Sale/10.01.20_FLYER_DSP_SALE_US.pdf

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Stampin’ Up! Wishing You Well!

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today I have a fall card I created just because I wanted to play some more with my fall designer papers and stamps! I used the Gather Together stamps, Gathered Leaves Dies, and Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Paper to create this gate-fold card:

I stamped the Gather Together greeting with Early Espresso on a scrap of Very Vanilla before I punched with the Label Me Fancy Punch. After cutting out the gold foil leaf with a Gathered Leaves Die, I added it behind the greeting with a glue dot.

I stamped the pumpkins with Terracotta Tile ink on a scrap of Terracotta Tile, then cut with the coordinating Gathered Leaves Die. I added Clear Wink of Stella for shine and punched the oak leaf directly from a Gilded Autumn Specialty print with on of the Autumn Punch Pack punches.

I added a single Gilded Gem for the perfect finishing touch!

Inside I used more Gather Together images and some Crumb Cake sponging to match the sponged label on the front.

Dimensions:

Terracotta Tile card base (gate fold): 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8"

Gilded Autumn Specialty layers: 1 7/8" x 5 1/4"

Very Vanilla greeting: 2" x 3" inside layer: 4" x 5 1/4"

Gold Foil & Terracotta Tile for leaf and pumpkins: scraps

Supplies to order:

Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set	Gathered Leaves Dies	Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper
Terracotta Tile 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Gold Foil Sheets
Autumn Punch Pack	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush	Gilded Gems
Label Me Fancy Punch	Stamping Sponges	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad	Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

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

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

Order at least $50, receive All the Trimmings Embellishments, PLUS the Card-of-the-Month!

Download the sale flyer to view the selection:

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/2020/DSP-Sale/10.01.20_FLYER_DSP_SALE_US.pdf

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Wishing You Well!

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Carol Payne

I added a single Gilded Gem for the perfect finishing touch!

Inside I used more Gather Together images and some Crumb Cake sponging to match the sponged label on the front.

Dimensions:

Terracotta Tile card base (gate fold): 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8"

Gilded Autumn Specialty layers: 1 7/8" x 5 1/4"

Very Vanilla greeting: 2" x 3" inside layer: 4" x 5 1/4"

Gold Foil & Terracotta Tile for leaf and pumpkins: scraps

Supplies to order:

Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set	Gathered Leaves Dies	Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper
Terracotta Tile 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Gold Foil Sheets
Autumn Punch Pack	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush	Gilded Gems
Label Me Fancy Punch	Stamping Sponges	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad	Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

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

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

Order at least $50, receive All the Trimmings Embellishments, PLUS the Card-of-the-Month!

Download the sale flyer to view the selection:

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/2020/DSP-Sale/10.01.20_FLYER_DSP_SALE_US.pdf

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day October 4th!

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's October and time for Sunday Swap Day! yay!

Today I'm sharing swaps created with Sweetest Time, Gnome for the Holidays, Gift Wrapped, and Coming Home!

First, Barb Nagle created a homespun look with Sweetest Time and Plaid Tidings Designer paper (on sale this month!)

Next, Kathy Morgan's rendition of Sweetest Time:

The creator of this Sweetest Time card forgot to put their name on it!

Gnome for the Holidays by Linda Pagel:

Another Gnome for the Holidays by Melissa Thomas:

Gift Wrapped by Sandy Carlson:

Jamie Albanese used a Minnie-Mouse theme for her Gift Wrapped creation:

Nancy Juliano embraced the Gift Wrapped theme with the Dainty Diamonds 3D embossing folder and Plaid Tidings 6" x 6" Designer paper (on sale 15% off this month!)

Finally, Laura Milligan does white space better than anyone combined with the Coming Home stamp set, Celebration Dies, and Wrapped in Texture embossing folders.

Supplies to order:

Sweetest Time Bundle (English)	Sweetest Time Photopolymer Stamp Set	Sweetest Borders Dies
Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Gnome For The Holidays Cling Stamp Set (English)	Gift Wrapped Bundle (English)
Gift Wrapped Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Gift Bow Builder Punch	Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder
Metallic Mesh Ribbon	Coming Home Bundle	Coming Home Photopolymer Stamp Set
Home Together Dies	Celebration Labels Dies	Snowflake Splendor 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ribbon