Tag: Secret Garden

Stampin’ Up! ONE MORE SLEEP ‘TIL FIJI!!!!!

Stampin’ Up! ONE MORE SLEEP ‘TIL FIJI!!!!!

 Good morning! Today is my day to pack my bags for Fiji!!!!!!!!!!!

Can you tell I'm really excited?

I do have some new stuff to share while I am gone. I will be pre-setting my blog posts to show up every morning as usual. Don't think much will show up on Facebook from here, though. That problem seems to only be fixable if I create the post the same day it needs to go to Facebook, then by the end of the day it says I have an "invalid session", so then I have to manually fix it again! arrgghh!

I have found out we will have free wifi in the lobby of our hotel, so maybe I will be able to post some pictures as we go along. Or maybe not. You never know just what you are going to do on a vacation, do you? That's part of the fun, the opportunity to completely relax and.   do.  absolutley.  nothing.

I have a couple of remaining swaps from this month to share, but guess what? I found a whole bag from last month that I haven't shared either, so you will probably get to see a few of them next week too! They are really great creations, some with retiring sets and accessories, so keep coming to see me, even though I won't actually be here! lol!

Note: all products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013 unless stated otherwise.

Cindy Ewertz created this card using one of the Best of Love stamps in Calypso Coral, and then she used the Lace Tape Masking technique like I used HERE, only she sponged Whisper White Craft ink over the Lace Tape. The "love" greeting is another from the Best of Love set. I really like all the fun little embellishments she added with a Silver Glimmer paper heart, a Small Heart-punched heart, punched Bitty Butterflies with pearls, and retiring Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon.

Lace Tape Masking Cindy Ewertz

Can you guess what else is retiring on this card?

The Whisper White Scalloped Square mat behind the focal image is from the retiring Scallop Square Duo Die!

This fun Watercolor Wash card by Karen Kurz with the Secret Garden stamp set is a technique I've been dying to try! This will be one of the Techniques for my May Punch/Technique Class.


Watercolor Wash Karen Kurz

Can you guess what element of this card will be retiring on May 31? It's the Print Poetry Designer Paper I used behind I like this card so much I may have to CASE it for my class!

When I post my card I will give you the low-down on how its' done, ok?

Well, that had better be all for now. I've got lots to get done today!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 

Stampin’ Up! ONE MORE SLEEP ‘TIL FIJI!!!!!

Stampin’ Up! ONE MORE SLEEP ‘TIL FIJI!!!!!

 Good morning! Today is my day to pack my bags for Fiji!!!!!!!!!!!

Can you tell I'm really excited?

I do have some new stuff to share while I am gone. I will be pre-setting my blog posts to show up every morning as usual. Don't think much will show up on Facebook from here, though. That problem seems to only be fixable if I create the post the same day it needs to go to Facebook, then by the end of the day it says I have an "invalid session", so then I have to manually fix it again! arrgghh!

I have found out we will have free wifi in the lobby of our hotel, so maybe I will be able to post some pictures as we go along. Or maybe not. You never know just what you are going to do on a vacation, do you? That's part of the fun, the opportunity to completely relax and.   do.  absolutley.  nothing.

I have a couple of remaining swaps from this month to share, but guess what? I found a whole bag from last month that I haven't shared either, so you will probably get to see a few of them next week too! They are really great creations, some with retiring sets and accessories, so keep coming to see me, even though I won't actually be here! lol!

Note: all products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013 unless stated otherwise.

Cindy Ewertz created this card using one of the Best of Love stamps in Calypso Coral, and then she used the Lace Tape Masking technique like I used HERE, only she sponged Whisper White Craft ink over the Lace Tape. The "love" greeting is another from the Best of Love set. I really like all the fun little embellishments she added with a Silver Glimmer paper heart, a Small Heart-punched heart, punched Bitty Butterflies with pearls, and retiring Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon.

Lace Tape Masking Cindy Ewertz

Can you guess what else is retiring on this card?

The Whisper White Scalloped Square mat behind the focal image is from the retiring Scallop Square Duo Die!

This fun Watercolor Wash card by Karen Kurz with the Secret Garden stamp set is a technique I've been dying to try! This will be one of the Techniques for my May Punch/Technique Class.


Watercolor Wash Karen Kurz

Can you guess what element of this card will be retiring on May 31? It's the Print Poetry Designer Paper I used behind I like this card so much I may have to CASE it for my class!

When I post my card I will give you the low-down on how its' done, ok?

Well, that had better be all for now. I've got lots to get done today!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 

Stampin’ Up! Emboss Resist Technique!

Stampin’ Up! Emboss Resist Technique!

Good morning! Hope your day is going well! Today I'm working on my swap for the Stampin' Up! Grand Vacation in Fiji! I will show it to you  before I leave, but today I have some more fun swaps to show you! This month's theme was "techniques", and everyone really outdid themselves. Today I am showing you a collection of samples using the "Emboss Resist" technique, so here we go!

Note: all products used are  ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013 unless stated  otherwise.

Rhonda Bassler combined En Francais background with a white embossed and stamped-and-punched butterflies from Papillon Potpourri. She added a little sponged Calypso Coral to make the embossed butterflies "pop"!

Emboss Resist Rhonda Bassler p

I always love black & white with a splash of color, it's just so elegant! Tamie Ackerson white embossed the Sweet Floral background stamp on a Whisper White Top Note, then sponged Pool Party ink over the image for a gentle and soft look!

Emobss Resist Tamie Ackerson p

An finally for today, Mary Waring used lots of retiring colors (Pretty in Pink and Lucky Limeade) and product on her swap. She Clear-embossed one of the flowers from the Secret Garden stamp set on a Whisper White Top Note, then sponged Pretty In Pink ink over them. She used more stamps from the same set, clear-embossing again on white before cutting out with the Secret Garden Framelits and coloring with Rose Red ink. She finished off her card with Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding (retiring) and a stamp from the Spring Special Bundle, A Round Array!

Emboss Resist Mary Waring p

That's all for now! It's back to swap making for me! See you tomorrow for another Stampingrox! day!

Retiring products are only available while supplies last! You can order yours today HERE!

Stampin’ Up! Emboss Resist Technique!

Stampin’ Up! Emboss Resist Technique!

Good morning! Hope your day is going well! Today I'm working on my swap for the Stampin' Up! Grand Vacation in Fiji! I will show it to you  before I leave, but today I have some more fun swaps to show you! This month's theme was "techniques", and everyone really outdid themselves. Today I am showing you a collection of samples using the "Emboss Resist" technique, so here we go!

Note: all products used are  ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013 unless stated  otherwise.

Rhonda Bassler combined En Francais background with a white embossed and stamped-and-punched butterflies from Papillon Potpourri. She added a little sponged Calypso Coral to make the embossed butterflies "pop"!

Emboss Resist Rhonda Bassler p

I always love black & white with a splash of color, it's just so elegant! Tamie Ackerson white embossed the Sweet Floral background stamp on a Whisper White Top Note, then sponged Pool Party ink over the image for a gentle and soft look!

Emobss Resist Tamie Ackerson p

An finally for today, Mary Waring used lots of retiring colors (Pretty in Pink and Lucky Limeade) and product on her swap. She Clear-embossed one of the flowers from the Secret Garden stamp set on a Whisper White Top Note, then sponged Pretty In Pink ink over them. She used more stamps from the same set, clear-embossing again on white before cutting out with the Secret Garden Framelits and coloring with Rose Red ink. She finished off her card with Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding (retiring) and a stamp from the Spring Special Bundle, A Round Array!

Emboss Resist Mary Waring p

That's all for now! It's back to swap making for me! See you tomorrow for another Stampingrox! day!

Retiring products are only available while supplies last! You can order yours today HERE!

Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Pop-up Gift Card Holder!

Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Pop-up Gift Card Holder!

Good morning! Thought it was time to give you the directions to make the Secret Garden Fancy Fold Gift Card Holder!

I have showed you a couple of versions of this card HERE and HERE.

Today's card is the same as the second version:

Sycamore Secret Garden 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

The dimensions for the card are 4 1/4" x 11, scored at 2 1/2 x 6 7/8".

To make it simpler, here's my class handout with all the tips and tricks, including a "mini-tutorial" to make the "bradded bow"!


Download Secret Garden Pop-up

That's it for today! Be sure to let me know if you have any questions! This is my one day this week that I don't have an event, so I'm making the most of it getting my swaps ready for Saturday!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

NOTE: Just THREE days left of Sale-a-bration (counting today)! You still have time to go to my website:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

  • With ANY online order you will promptly receive my three Happy Hello Simply Sent tutorials in your inbox!
  • When your order totals $50 or more you will be prompted to choose a FREE Sale-a-bration item
  • You can also purchase the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Starter Kit and receive $156.50 worth of Stampin' Up! merchandise ALL OF YOUR CHOICE for $99! You will then be a part of my "Yes, Mam! Stampers" group of demonstrators! I would love to get to know you and help you with your stamping hobby or business, whichever you choose to do!

Contact me carol@carolpaynestamps.com with any questions!

Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Pop-up Gift Card Holder!

Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Pop-up Gift Card Holder!

Good morning! Thought it was time to give you the directions to make the Secret Garden Fancy Fold Gift Card Holder!

I have showed you a couple of versions of this card HERE and HERE.

Today's card is the same as the second version:

Sycamore Secret Garden 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

The dimensions for the card are 4 1/4" x 11, scored at 2 1/2 x 6 7/8".

To make it simpler, here's my class handout with all the tips and tricks, including a "mini-tutorial" to make the "bradded bow"!


Download Secret Garden Pop-up

That's it for today! Be sure to let me know if you have any questions! This is my one day this week that I don't have an event, so I'm making the most of it getting my swaps ready for Saturday!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

NOTE: Just THREE days left of Sale-a-bration (counting today)! You still have time to go to my website:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

  • With ANY online order you will promptly receive my three Happy Hello Simply Sent tutorials in your inbox!
  • When your order totals $50 or more you will be prompted to choose a FREE Sale-a-bration item
  • You can also purchase the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Starter Kit and receive $156.50 worth of Stampin' Up! merchandise ALL OF YOUR CHOICE for $99! You will then be a part of my "Yes, Mam! Stampers" group of demonstrators! I would love to get to know you and help you with your stamping hobby or business, whichever you choose to do!

Contact me carol@carolpaynestamps.com with any questions!

Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Fancy Fold #2!

Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Fancy Fold #2!

Wow! What a great response to my 500th post yesterday! Thanks so much! Later today I will be drawing the winner of the Stampin' Trimmer. I will announce it here and on Facebook, so check back!

I love this fold! I just couldn't resist making another one!


Sycamore Secret Garden 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Basically all the same products as yesterday's card, with a Baja Breeze base Sycamore Street Designer Paper, and Vine Street Textured Impressions Folder! "Thinking of You" is from You Are Loved, and the Calypso Coral brad is from the Designer Printed Brads Pack. The ribbon for the bow is part of the Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack, free right now with a $50 order!

Sale-a-bration ends on Friday, March 22nd, so don't delay getting your order in and claim your free stamping stuff!

I did the inside a little different, with a birthday wish card  stamped with Petite Pairs to pull out of the gift card pocket:


Sycamore secret garden 3
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

There would even be room for a giftcard in the pocket if you want!

That's all for today! But don't worry, I'll be back later with the Stampin' Trimmer winner!

Until later, have a Stampingrox! day!

Go to my online store to order your supplies to make this card:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Products used:


122940L

Printed 2011 In Color Designer Brads #122940
Price: $7.95

Give
your In Color projects a designer look with these adorable tone-on-tone
polka dot brads. 40 total pieces. 8 ea. in 5 colors, approx. 3/8".
Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria
Wonder.

 

123779L

You Are Loved Clear-Mount Stamp Set #123779
Price: $23.95  Also available in Wood-Mount

Let
your favorite people know they are loved with cards made using this
delightfully detailed seven-piece set. Use it to create a stack of
Valentine cards, then tie a ribbon around your creations with 1-1/4"
Striped Grosgrain Ribbon for a thoughtful gift.

Set Quantity: 7

 

 

122497L

Petite Pairs – Clear-Mount Stamp #122497
Price: $20.95  also available in Wood-Mount

The
Petite Pairs set, also available in French, offers a sentiment for just
about every occasion. Available in both wood- and clear-mount.

Set Quantity: 18

 

Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Fancy Fold #2!

Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Fancy Fold #2!

Wow! What a great response to my 500th post yesterday! Thanks so much! Later today I will be drawing the winner of the Stampin' Trimmer. I will announce it here and on Facebook, so check back!

I love this fold! I just couldn't resist making another one!


Sycamore Secret Garden 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Basically all the same products as yesterday's card, with a Baja Breeze base Sycamore Street Designer Paper, and Vine Street Textured Impressions Folder! "Thinking of You" is from You Are Loved, and the Calypso Coral brad is from the Designer Printed Brads Pack. The ribbon for the bow is part of the Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack, free right now with a $50 order!

Sale-a-bration ends on Friday, March 22nd, so don't delay getting your order in and claim your free stamping stuff!

I did the inside a little different, with a birthday wish card  stamped with Petite Pairs to pull out of the gift card pocket:


Sycamore secret garden 3
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

There would even be room for a giftcard in the pocket if you want!

That's all for today! But don't worry, I'll be back later with the Stampin' Trimmer winner!

Until later, have a Stampingrox! day!

Go to my online store to order your supplies to make this card:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Products used:


122940L

Printed 2011 In Color Designer Brads #122940
Price: $7.95

Give
your In Color projects a designer look with these adorable tone-on-tone
polka dot brads. 40 total pieces. 8 ea. in 5 colors, approx. 3/8".
Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria
Wonder.

 

123779L

You Are Loved Clear-Mount Stamp Set #123779
Price: $23.95  Also available in Wood-Mount

Let
your favorite people know they are loved with cards made using this
delightfully detailed seven-piece set. Use it to create a stack of
Valentine cards, then tie a ribbon around your creations with 1-1/4"
Striped Grosgrain Ribbon for a thoughtful gift.

Set Quantity: 7

 

 

122497L

Petite Pairs – Clear-Mount Stamp #122497
Price: $20.95  also available in Wood-Mount

The
Petite Pairs set, also available in French, offers a sentiment for just
about every occasion. Available in both wood- and clear-mount.

Set Quantity: 18

 

My 500th Blog Post! Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Fancy Fold!

My 500th Blog Post! Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Fancy Fold!

Good morning! I am especially excited today to be writing my 500th blog post! So excited that I am offering a Stampin' Up! Stampin' Trimmer as a gift to one lucky person who leaves a comment here on my blog today! I started this promotion yesterday in anticipation of my 500th post, but so far only ONE person has left a comment! I can hardly BELIEVE it! Everyone who comments today will get a chance in the drawing, so COME ON STAMPERS, leave me some comments!

In honor of this MOMENTOUS occasion (at least for me!) I created this card:
Secret garden 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

I used the card I showed you here back on the first of March as my template, then got busy changing the color scheme! I used Daffodil Delight cardstock for my base, Floral District Designer Paper, and the Secret Garden Bundle from the Occasions catalog.

Sometimes when I am creating from "scratch" it takes me a long time and sacrifices several pieces of cardstock before I am happy with the result, but this time the creative juices flowed freely and I had my sample to my pleasing in a very short amount of time!

I had been thinking that this type of fold would lend itself nicely as a gift-card holder, and I was right!

Secret garden 3
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

I used the Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Folder, "Happiness" from Loving Thoughts,  and the "just for you" from the Pop-up Posies Designer Kit to finish things off.

Well, how's that for a 500th blog post? I am so pleased to have reached the 500 mark, now it's on to 1000!

Don't forget to leave me a comment to get your name in the drawing for the Stampin' Trimmer!

I need to close for now, my son, Logan is coming home this evening for a long weekend from school, and my sister-in-law, Debbie is coming this weekend, so I have lots to prepare!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used in this project can be purchased at my Online Store:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Some products used:


126919L

Floral District Designer Series Paper #126919
Price: $10.95

12
sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin-
free. Coordinates with the Floral District suite. Baja Breeze, Daffodil
Delight, Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry, Rose Red, Tangerine Tango,
Whisper White.

 

131100L

Secret Garden Bundle Wood #131100
Price: $42.95 Also available in a Clear-Mount Bundle

Coordinating Secret Garden Stamp Set + Secret Garden Framelits = two products at a 15% savings!

 

125845L

Loving Thoughts – Clear-Mount Stamp #125845
Price: $23.95 also available in Wood-Mount

Show
someone that you care with a hand-stamped card created using sentiments
from this classic eleven-piece set. Or make a stack of cards to give
away as a gift for a special friend! Just enclose them in a Cellophane
Bag and tie with 5/8" Satin Ribbon.

Set Quantity: 11

 

131395L

Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit #131395
Price: $12.95

Everything for bright, flowery tags—just add attitude.
* 9 embossed paper tags (ea. 2-3/4" x 3-1/2").
* 9 fabric covered brads: 6 Very Vanilla (3/8"); 3 Summer Starfruit (5/8").
* Precut paper flower pieces layer into 9 flowers; 6 layers of one style in 2 colors and 3 layers of one style in 1 color
* 9 pieces of thick Vanilla Baker's Twine (ea. 8")
* Just for You wood-mount stamp (1 stamp: exclusive to this kit)
* Adhesive and ink not included

 

 

 

 

 

 

My 500th Blog Post! Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Fancy Fold!

My 500th Blog Post! Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Fancy Fold!

Good morning! I am especially excited today to be writing my 500th blog post! So excited that I am offering a Stampin' Up! Stampin' Trimmer as a gift to one lucky person who leaves a comment here on my blog today! I started this promotion yesterday in anticipation of my 500th post, but so far only ONE person has left a comment! I can hardly BELIEVE it! Everyone who comments today will get a chance in the drawing, so COME ON STAMPERS, leave me some comments!

In honor of this MOMENTOUS occasion (at least for me!) I created this card:
Secret garden 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

I used the card I showed you here back on the first of March as my template, then got busy changing the color scheme! I used Daffodil Delight cardstock for my base, Floral District Designer Paper, and the Secret Garden Bundle from the Occasions catalog.

Sometimes when I am creating from "scratch" it takes me a long time and sacrifices several pieces of cardstock before I am happy with the result, but this time the creative juices flowed freely and I had my sample to my pleasing in a very short amount of time!

I had been thinking that this type of fold would lend itself nicely as a gift-card holder, and I was right!

Secret garden 3
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

I used the Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Folder, "Happiness" from Loving Thoughts,  and the "just for you" from the Pop-up Posies Designer Kit to finish things off.

Well, how's that for a 500th blog post? I am so pleased to have reached the 500 mark, now it's on to 1000!

Don't forget to leave me a comment to get your name in the drawing for the Stampin' Trimmer!

I need to close for now, my son, Logan is coming home this evening for a long weekend from school, and my sister-in-law, Debbie is coming this weekend, so I have lots to prepare!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used in this project can be purchased at my Online Store:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Some products used:


126919L

Floral District Designer Series Paper #126919
Price: $10.95

12
sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin-
free. Coordinates with the Floral District suite. Baja Breeze, Daffodil
Delight, Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry, Rose Red, Tangerine Tango,
Whisper White.

 

131100L

Secret Garden Bundle Wood #131100
Price: $42.95 Also available in a Clear-Mount Bundle

Coordinating Secret Garden Stamp Set + Secret Garden Framelits = two products at a 15% savings!

 

125845L

Loving Thoughts – Clear-Mount Stamp #125845
Price: $23.95 also available in Wood-Mount

Show
someone that you care with a hand-stamped card created using sentiments
from this classic eleven-piece set. Or make a stack of cards to give
away as a gift for a special friend! Just enclose them in a Cellophane
Bag and tie with 5/8" Satin Ribbon.

Set Quantity: 11

 

131395L

Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit #131395
Price: $12.95

Everything for bright, flowery tags—just add attitude.
* 9 embossed paper tags (ea. 2-3/4" x 3-1/2").
* 9 fabric covered brads: 6 Very Vanilla (3/8"); 3 Summer Starfruit (5/8").
* Precut paper flower pieces layer into 9 flowers; 6 layers of one style in 2 colors and 3 layers of one style in 1 color
* 9 pieces of thick Vanilla Baker's Twine (ea. 8")
* Just for You wood-mount stamp (1 stamp: exclusive to this kit)
* Adhesive and ink not included

 

 

 

 

 

 

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