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Corner Bouquet Stamp Set

March 4, 2021

Recently Retired But Still Fabulous!

Did you get a chance to earn the Corner Bouquet Stamp Set for free with a qualifying $50 purchase during the January-February 2021 Sale-A-Bration period? If not, it is too late…Sale-A-Bration is over and this set is retired.

This stamp set may be short on sentiments, but it is big on everything else! The Corner Bouquet Stamp Set is versatile, easy to use and timeless. All you need to do is take a look at the tremendous amount of card samples using this set, and inspiration will certainly strike!

Corner Bouquet Stamp Set Samples

Card samples using Corner Bouquet Stamp Set

An easy way for you to duplicate card patterns and create unique looks is to start by stamping your image on 3 different pieces of color cardstock. Next, cut the stamped paper in thirds. Finally, rearrange them on each card front “puzzle style” to recreate the main image.

For the card samples shown above, I used the largest stamp image with Versamark Ink (item #102283) and White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (item #109132). Then, I heat set it with my Heat Tool (item #129053).

Card sample in neutral colors using Corner Bouquet Stamp Set

My next sample is done in neutral colors. I used Merry Merlot as a pop of color. For this card, I used the rest of the stamps in this great set. It really proves that all of the stamps in this set have value.

Did you notice that the sentiments in my cards are similar? The new Double Oval Punch from the January -June 2021 Mini Catalog is a must have! You will be able to create layers so easily using it. Or you could use each oval shape as a stand alone accent piece.

Gone But Not Forgotten

Even though you are unable to earn this item for free now that Sale-A-Bration has ended, I am offering a very limited quantity of new Corner Bouquet Stamp Sets as part of a card making class. The stamp sets have not been previously used, and are not “sticker” assembled.

My class has several options. You may purchase the Stamp Set and Card Kit option, and choose to create 3 different cards using the Corner Bouquet Stamp Set local in Maine with me. Or you can have the stamp set and card kit shipped, and view assembly directions online.

If you already have this stamp set, just order the card kit. Again, you can join me in person, or have your kit shipped and create with me from the comfort of your own home.

The cards we will be making will differ from the samples shown above. By joining the class you will learn more creative ways to use this stamp set. For more details, click here. Hope to see you soon for class!

Hey Chick Limited Bundles

February 2, 2021

Cards made with the Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick Bundles

Here A Chick, There A Chick

Chickens are gaining popularity as backyard pets….and stamp sets for crafters everywhere! In 2017, Stampin’ Up! released the very sought after Hey Chick Stamp Set, for FREE! Yes, this stamp set was one of the free offerings during Sale-A-Bration (a stamper’s favorite time of the year).

Does the Hey Chick Stamp Set look familiar? Maybe you earned this one for free, back in 2017. And now it is back (for a limited time) by popular demand! If you missed out the first time around, add this one to your shopping cart while you can.

But it gets even better! This time, Stampin’ Up! is offering an exclusive set of dies to go with your chicken stamps. The new dies, called Chick Dies, cover more than just the outline images of the chicks.

Think of all the farmyard fun you could create with these adorable dies! Every chicken needs a sweet coup to call home, a little wire fencing and some corn. And anytime I see egg dies, I think of Easter cards too, which will maximize the value of this set.

Hey Birthday Chick!

Maybe the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set caught your eye in the new January-June Mini Catalog. If you were a fan of the original Hey Chick Stamp Set, you had to have noticed this new one right away!

Yup. Those funky chickens are back, in all the stamping glory we can handle. And they want to (birthday) party with us! Seriously, who doesn’t want to celebrate with chickens?

And just like the new Chick Dies for the Hey Chick Stamp Set, there is an exclusive and limited die set to go with the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set, called Birthday Chick Dies.

Again, these dies also cover more than the stamped images of chickens. The birthday banner and Happy Birthday die will work for birthday cards that may not contain chicken images. And the fence die will work well with any garden or flower cards. I love the options that abound!

Bundle Your Chickens And Save

Card made with the Hey Birthday Chick Bundle

When it comes to chickens (and stamp sets), the more the merrier! (Chicken math is a thing, look it up!). But for the best value, if you bundle your stamp set with the die set, you will save 10%. Now you can save those extra coins for chicken feed…or more craft supplies.

Even better, order your Hey Chick Bundles during the month of February. The current Sale-A-Bration ends February 28, 2021, and with qualifying purchases, you will earn free item(s) with your order.

The Hey Chick Bundle

If you need both of these items, it makes sense to bundle them. If you already have the Hey Chick Stamp Set from 2017, simply order just the Hey Chick Dies to go with it.

The Hey Birthday Chick Bundle

Since the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set is so new (barely a month on the market), you may not have picked it up yet. Now is the time to get both the stamp set and the matching dies, while you bundle and save!

Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch

These chicken stamp sets will make your projects fun and easy. There are enough details in each chicken image to stamp it and leave it as it is. Or, do a little bit of coloring as you see fit. The design is in your hands.

The important thing is to add the Hey Chick Bundles to your collection before they are gone. The last sale date for these items may seem like a long way off (June 30, 2021), but if any of these items sell out before then, they may not be back. Get your chicken collection growing…today!

Love You Always Suite

January 28, 2021

Love is always in season and the Love You Always suite is always in style. It’s perfect for when you are sharing a Valentine with your sweetheart, creating treats for the kids, or sending wedding or anniversary well wishes.

This tutorial using the Love You Always Suite creates a beautifully detailed card perfect for Valentine’s Day or an anniversary. The subtle details of pattern, shimmer, and texture combine to make a special card that you need to create and see in person to truly appreciate!

Always In My Heart Card

This card could be used for other occasions besides an anniversary. If you swap out the sentiment, you could create a birthday card, wedding shower or congrats card…or more! Hearts and flowers are always in season.

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SUPPLIES:

BUNDLE

Always in My Heart Bundle (#156194)
Always In My Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set (#154337)
Floral Hearts Dies (#154306)

PAPER

Old Olive (#100702), Basic White (#159276), Pool Party (#122924), Granny Apple Green (#146990), Vellum Cardstock (#101856), Pearlescent Specialty Paper (#154291), Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper (#154558)

INK

Poppy Parade (#147050), Calypso Coral (#147101), Petal Pink (#147108), Pretty Peacock (#150083), Bumblebee (#153116)

TOOLS

Floral Heart Dies (#154306)

ADHESIVES

Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430 ), Stampin’ SEAL (#152813), Mini Glue Dots (#103683)

EMBELLISHMENTS

Gold Glitter Enamel Dots (#152155), Pool Party 3/8″ (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon (#152462)

TIP:

When adding Vellum Cardstock to projects, place adhesive where it will be covered by other layers of cardstock, ribbon, or embellishments, so that you don’t see the adhesive through the translucent vellum paper.