Welcome back to the final installment of my five part series featuring the Adoring Hearts Bundle and the Thoughtful Moments Embossing folder!! As promised I decided to really change up the Valentine’s Day/Love theme and go in a completely different direction. Embracing my Celtic heritage, I wanted to make a St. Patrick’s Day card This really shows how you can get a lot of mileage out of this set.
Featuring white, green and gold this card is a fun way to show your Irish pride. After all,isn’t everyone Irish on St. Patrick’s Day? This card is perfect for an intermediate to advanced stamper. I used the Sunny Days DSP and the Softly Sophisticated embossing folder from Sale-A-Bration and the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Folder for the Shamrock.
Bonus: You can get this paper for FREE if you purchase the Adoring Hearts Bundle during Sale-A Bration. Retail amount $53.00 USD Item #162570. If you love the folder it can be yours with a $100 purchase. You will get the Softly Sophisticated stamp set and embossing folder for FREE.
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New releases for Sale-A-Bration! As if you don’t have great product choices already, Stampin’ Up! has give you more products to choose from!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Happy Stamping!
Joanne
~Making the world a happier place, one card at a time!
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Love is in the Air Part Four!
Welcome back to my five part series featuring the Adoring Hearts Bundle and the Thoughtful Moments Embossing folder!! Be sure to check back this weekend for a very special card!!
Today’s card showcases all the products shown below plus the Most Adored Designer Series Paper (“DSP”). I have to tell you that I am absolutely in LOVE with the hybrid embossing folders!!
This card is perfect for an intermediate to advanced stamper. I used the Real Red DSP with little white hearts as a peek-a-boo effect with the cut-out hearts and the pretty plaid DSP . Of course there is some bling with Wink of Stella and a few rhinestones.
Bonus: You can get this paper for FREE if you purchase the Adoring Hearts Bundle during Sale-A Bration. Retail amount $53.00 USD Item #162570.
Now how did I create this adorable card? Well here you go………
Hope you enjoyed the video, it’s the first one I’ve done in quite a few years. I am having a lot of fun getting back into my website and sharing my cards and videos. Thank you for coming on this journey with me!!
Supplies Used:
New releases for Sale-A-Bration! As if you don’t have great product choices already, Stampin’ Up! has give you more products to choose from!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Happy Stamping!
Joanne
~Making the world a happier place, one card at a time!
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Love is in the Air Part Three!
Only 10 more days until Valentine’s Day so another card idea using the Adoring Hearts stamp set and Hybrid Embossing Folder plus the Most Adored Designer Series Paper. Check back later in the week when I have a video showing how to use the brayer, Adoring Hearts Bundle and the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder.
Today’s card showcases the Adoring Hearts Embossing folder. I really love how you can quickly cut and emboss at the same time. Bonus if you are only using a few hearts, you will have several already cut to use on future projects. TIP: I keep all my extra die cuts I haven’t used in a large plastic container and my scraps in a plastic shoe box. When I need an extra doodad or a small piece of cardstock for a saying I will have one already cut.
This card is perfect for an advanced stamper. I used the pretty plaid for the Most Adored Designer Series Paper. I then cut several hearts using the Hybrid Embossing Folder and other dies in the bundle. It is in Bubble Bath, Real Red and white which are traditional Valentine’s Day colors.
Bonus: You can get this paper for FREE if you purchase the Adoring Hearts Bundle during Sale-A Bration. Retail amount $53.00 USD Item #162570.
Now how did I create the cut embossed hearts and the pretty filigree hearts with heart frames? I will be happy to share it with you my friends, and it all revolves around the hybrid folder!
First you want to place the nine heart die inside the embossing folder. You will notice how the die fits right over the hearts and kind of “locks” in place
Next you will add your cardstock. I cut mine in a 6″ x 6″ square so I have extras. Now run it through your die cut machine. Bonus: Not only will you have nine little embossed hearts but if you look closely at folder you will have nine open hearts with tiny embossed hearts all around. Later in the week I will show you what you can do with this extra piece! The sandwich for the folder is base plate, embossing folder and the gray plate – same as when using a 3D embossing folder.
Once you have cut out your embossed hearts its time to cut the little hearts and frames. So break out that nine piece heart die. Place the small filigree hearts and smaller hearts inside the open hearts as shown and run through your die cut machine. Guess what? More hearts to use on future cards!
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New releases for Sale-A-Bration! As if you don’t have great product choices already, Stampin’ Up! has give you more products to choose from!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Happy Stamping!
Joanne
~Making the world a happier place, one card at a time!
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Love is in the Air Part Two!
Here are some more ideas using the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder and the Most Adored Designer Series Paper. Check back all week when I will be showcasing different cards using various techniques for different levels of stampers.
Like I said in my weekend post this stamp set and coordinating hybrid embossing folder aren’t just for Valentine’s Day, they can be used for wedding, anniversary, and more! Today I’m going to use a different layout and showcase three cards using the same design but changing the words for different occasions.
This card is perfect for an intermediate to advanced stamper. It features the a white and gold theme that is extremely elegant and perfect for your favorite valentine! The card really showcases the beautiful Most Adored Designer Series Paper with the shiny gold accents. Bonus: You can get this paper for FREE if you purchase the Adoring Hearts Bundle during Sale-A Bration. Retail amount $53.00 USD Item #162570.
Some of you may be asking what exactly is a hybrid embossing folder. Well let me fill you in on this fun little accessory. It is a 3D embossing folder but is also comes with a large die that fits ever so nicely into the folder so you can cut and emboss at the same time! When that happens you get the little gold hearts that I placed on my card. Such a cool stamping trick!
Later on this week I will be showing you how to use a hybrid folder with ink and a brayer, so stay tuned!!
Here are a few other ideas for using this versatile set to get more bang for your stamping dollar!
Now what couple wouldn’t love these cards, whether they are just starting out or hitting a milestone anniversary!
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Let me know if you have any questions!
Happy Stamping!
Joanne
~Making the world a happier place, one card at a time!
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Love is in the Air!
I have been having a lot of fun creating Valentine’s cards using the innovative hybrid embossing folders; Adoring Hearts and Thoughtful Moments with the stamp set Adoring Hearts. Check back all week when I will be showcasing four different cards using various techniques for different levels of stampers.
Not only are these great stamps for Valentine’s Day but they can be used for wedding, anniversary, birthdays and more!
This card is perfect for any level stamper. It features the wreath from the Adoring Hearts set colored with Flirty Flamingo and Soft Seafoam blends, a few rhinestones and a little Flirty Flamingo bow. The side panel shows off a piece of Mostly Adored Designer Series Paper that you can earn when you spend $50 or more during Sale-A-Bration.
If you are a beginner just starting out and haven’t invested in a die cut machine, the pieces can easily be cut instead of using dies. It is also an easy layout that you will use again and again!
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Designer Series Paper Sale – ONLY 12 DAYS LEFT!!
From June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 stock up on your favorite Designer Series Papers at 15% off! Hurry and take advantage of this offer before it expires!
Details of promotion:
- There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
- Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion. Please reference flyer to see the papers included in the sale.
- Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
- Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
- Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.
Let me know if you have any questions on any products or this promotion!
Happy Stamping!
Joanne
~Making the world a happier place, one card at a time!
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Free Shipping June 21, 2022 Only
On June 21, 2022 there is free shipping on orders of $75.00 or more! Hurry and take advantage of this offer before it expires at midnight!
Details of promotion:
- Free shipping applies after the qualifying amount has been met.
- The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $75 USD or more (before tax).
- Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period the promotion is live; this means that the order must be opened and closed on June 21, 2022.
- With the exception of month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion.
- Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
- Month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are NOT eligible for free shipping. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($23.50 USD shipping included) + tax.
- The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost for expedited shipping.
As a added bonus from me, when placing a qualifying order AND using Hostess Code NRFNUKRW when placing your order, you will be entered into a drawing to win a box of stamping supplies. This box will contain a stamp set and accessories worth over $50.00!!
This offer is only available through Joanne Mulligan, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Let me know if you have any questions on any products or this promotion!
Happy Stamping!
Joanne
~Making the world a happier place, one card at a time!
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Free Shipping Today Only
You wanted it and Stampin’ Up! listened!! Today only there is free shipping on orders of $50.00 or more! Don’t be like Hurry and take advantage of this offer before it expires at midnight!
Details of promotion:
- Free shipping applies after the qualifying amount of $50.00 has been met.
- The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $50 or more (before tax).
- Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period the promotion is live; this means that the order must be opened and closed before 11:59pm MST on June 24, 2021.
- With the exception of month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion.
- Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
- Month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are NOT eligible for free shipping. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($22.00 USD shipping included) + tax.
Let me know if you have any questions on any products or this promotion!
Happy Stamping!
Joanne
~Making the world a happier place, one card at a time!
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Oh Bee-Hive!
One of my favorite sets in the 2020 January – June Mini Catalog is Honey Bee. It coordinates with the Detailed Bees dies and will be one of the sets retiring on June 2, 2020. The Golden Honey DSP was a Sale-A-Bration gift at the $50 level and is no longer available but there is still a way to receive a pack of this gorgeous paper. See the contest below for all the details!
I didn’t stamp too much on this card because I wanted the detail in the DSP to showcase the card. Also I didn’t use the dies so it is perfect for a beginning or casual stamper. To step it up you could die cut the bee on the front and attach with dimensionals to give it some depth.
For the card base I didn’t use a full piece of cardstock. When closed it gives the illusion of a full card but when you open the flap you have the greeting hiding behind the bee and another layer of DSP with ribbon so the inside is as pretty as the front.
Card Dimensions:
- Basic Black cardstock – 5 1/2″ x 6 3/8″, score at 4 1/4″
- Whisper White cardstock 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ – cut two
- Gold Foil – 2″ x 5 3/8″ and 2 5/8″ x 2 5/8″
- Black Foil – 2 5/8″ x 2 5/8″
- Black & Gold Honeycomb DSP 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″
- Bee and flower DSP 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Gold metallic-edge ribbon 5″
Directions:
- Stamp the bee on a small Whisper White square using Black Stazon ink with the greeting above. Color the bee body with a Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write marker. Add some shimmer to the wings with Wink of Stella.
- Stamp the flowers on the other Whisper White square again using the Stazon ink. Color with the Crushed Curry marker.
- To create the coordinating black ribbon, lay the ribbon on your grid paper, place a sheet of cardboard behind it. Taking a Basic Black blend color the Gold Edged ribbon, set aside to dry. Since the Blends are alcohol based they dry pretty quick. This works for any light colored ribbon, using this technique you can always have ribbon to match your projects!
- Attach the honeycomb DSP to the gold foil panel and then place on the flap on the left of the card front
- Attach the bee panel to the gold foil square then attach to the flap in the center as shown, taking care to only put adhesive on the RIGHT side. That way the card will open.
- Wrap the ribbon around the bee and floral DSP attaching to the panel in the back. Attach entire panel to the inside of the card.
- Adhere the inside greeting to the black foil square then to the center of the card, making sure the outer greeting completely covers this panel. This will hide the “surprise” for the recipient.
Try using the ribbon technique and fold with other stamp sets and Designer Series Paper, I would love to see what you come up with! Send me your creations and I will display them in my customer gallery!
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Additional Supplies:
How to win a package of the Golden Honey DSP
- purchase the Honey Bee Bundle or the Honey Bee Stamp Set and
- use Hostess code DJPSQ474 when placing your order and
- you will be placed into a drawing to win a package of Golden Honey DSP!
BONUS: When using the Hostess Code DJPQ474 and placing an order $35 or more you will receive a DSP sampler pack as a free gift as a thank you for supporting my business!
The winner will be announced on June 3rd and the DSP pack will be shipped to the address on your order. Be sure to place your order soon, retiring products are only available until June 2, 2020 or while supplies last.
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If you have any questions on the project featured, please let me know. I would be happy to help!
Happy stamping!
Jo
~Making the world a happier place, one card at a time
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Sale-A-Brate good times, come on!
“There’s a party goin’ on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times and your laughter too
We gonna celebrate your party with you”
~Kool and the Gang – Celebration Writers: Bell Robert Earl, Bell Ronald Nathan
Yes it’s time to Sale-A-Brate all things stamping and start earning FREE products!
From January 3, 2020 – March 31, 2020 you have three ways to Sale-A-Brate; by placing orders, hosting (or placing a qualified single order) and by joining the Stampin’ Up! family and my team, Stampers of DistINKtion. This annual sale is by far the best one Stampin’ Up! offers and it’s a great way to stretch your stamping dollar!
Let’s break it down….
For every $50 you spend you get to choose from two different levels of products; Level 1 ($50) and Level 2 ($100). Let’s say you spend $100 you can choose two Level 1 Sale-A-Bration products or one Level 2 product. And there is no limit to how many products you can earn! Once you hit $150 you will start earning Stampin’ Rewards for more free products!
Next up when you host a workshop and sales are at least $300 you will earn the exclusive Little Ladybug set! You can also earn the set with a qualifying single order of $300. For the single $300 order it cannot be part of a workshop it must be a separate order. This versatile set is perfect for so many occasions, and who can resist these adorable ladybugs?
Finally you will earn bonus products when you sign up during Sale-A-Bration. The kit is always $99 and you get to choose $125 worth of stamps and accessories which is already a bargain, but during this promotion you will also get an exclusive mini paper cutter, a 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper sampler AND your choice of any stamp set offered in any current catalog (host sets and Sale-A-Bration sets are excluded)!!
So lets get ready to Sale-A-Brate! If you have any questions please let me know!!
Happy Stamping!!
Jo
~Making the world a happier place one card at a time!
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