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Corner Bouquet Stamp Set

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

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).

Hey Chick Stamp Set

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.

Hey Chick Dies

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!

Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set

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.

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

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

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

Card made with the Hey Chick Bundle

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.

Card made with the Hey Chick Bundle

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!

Coloring Darling Donkeys With Stampin’ Blends

Sale-A-Bration Stamp Sets Are Here!

Are you ready to color some Darling Donkeys with Stampin’ Blends, like I did for these adorable cards? The Darling Donkeys Stamp Set is a Sale-A-Bration freebie, and one not to be missed!

Cards made with Darling Donkeys Stamp Set and colored with Stampin' Blends.

I love that one of the best times of the Stampin’ Up! year is here! It is time to Sale-A-Brate, and between now and February 28, 2021, your purchase of Stampin’ Up! products earn you a FREE item(s).

Question: What’s the big deal, you may think, everyone has the ability to earn free product any time of the year. What makes Sale-A-Bration special?

Answer: During Sale-A-Bration (or SAB), a minimum order of $50 earns you a free product from the select offerings. During the rest of the year, you would need an order totaling $150 before you earn something for FREE.

Quick and Easy Cards

Card made with Darling Donkeys Stamp Set in Seaside Spray, and colored with Stampin' Blends.
I colored each donkey’s inner ears and muzzle with the Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend.

My time is extra short right now, and I need to make quick and easy cards. With the Darling Donkeys Stamp Set and Stampin’ Blends, I was able to do just that, and made 3 different cards in under an hour.

First, I stamped the 3 donkeys from the Darling Donkey Stamp Set using Memento Black Ink on White Cardstock. If there were more images, I would have kept stamping, these donkeys are so cute!

The Darling Donkey Stamp Set

I could have easily left the stamped images as plain rectangle shapes, but decided to die-cut them with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies instead. This adds another sweetness to the Darling Donkeys!

Stitched So Sweetly Dies
I used the second to the largest rectangle die for my cards.

Just Add Color, With Stampin’ Blends

Card made with Darling Donkeys Stamp Set in Terra-Cotta Tile, and colored with Stampin' Blends.
On this card, I used Stampin’ Blends in Dark Calypso Coral and Light Old Olive for the flower and stem.

I have to admit, I am not a huge fan of coloring. I like to keep it simple. The Stampin’ Blends really brought out the artist in me for these Darling Donkeys. And I didn’t need every color in the spectrum to create these colorful donkeys.

Memento Black Ink and Stampin' Blends used to color the Darling Donkeys.
Minimal supplies and minimal efforts is my motto when it comes to coloring.

I started coloring the outlines along the Darling Donkey stamped images with the Dark Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend. Next, I blended in some Light Smoky Slate, leaving blank space in the middle of each donkey. I filled in that space with the Light Crumb Cake, and added more of this color to each donkey’s face. This creates lots of depth and highlights with little effort!

More Color Choices

As card-maker artists, color choice is important. But to be honest, I was in a hurry when I created these cards. So I based my color selection off of what was sitting on my desk at the time…the 2019-2021 In Color Designer Series Paper.

2019-2021 In Color Designer Series Paper
These colors are retiring in a few short months! Get yours before they are gone for good.

Sometimes laziness pays off, and these color choices worked great for my Darling Donkey Cards. From the 5 available colors in this collection, I chose Terra-Cotta Tile, Pretty Peacock and Seaside Spray. I thought the wood-grain style design worked best with my donkey cards.

These soon-to-be retired colors represented my card bases and the designer series paper. I also used like colored ink to add a little tone on tone stamping on my card base, as seen with the small asterisk or star or flower stamp (however you like to interoperate it!).

Card made with Darling Donkeys Stamp Set in Pretty Peacock, and colored with Stampin' Blends.

Creating Drama With Paper Scraps

My stamped and colored Darling Donkeys would look pretty plain without a fun background to kick around on. Stripes are super popular right now, and using paper scraps is not only economical, but fun!

I used a 3 x 4″ piece of Gray Granite Cardstock, and adhered 3/4″ strips of Crumb Cake and White Cardstock to it. I made sure that no matter which direction (horizontal or vertical) this piece worked for my card, that the stripes were horizontal in direction. Just personal choice, really.

Crumb Cake and Gray Granite Cardstock
When making the stripes for my card, I relied on small paper scraps on hand, stored separately in my craft room.

So Darling!

I hope that I have inspired you to create some Darling Donkey cards! They were quick and easy, and turned out so stinking cute. The reality is, you could substitute any stamped image for the donkeys and have just as much fun, with great results.

Make sure you stop by my online store while Sale-A-Bration continues to scoop up this great Darling Donkeys Stamp Set. Whether you use it for birthday cards, get well cards or thinking of you cards, it will make a sweet addition to your crafting projects.

Cards made with Darling Donkeys Stamp Set and colored with Stampin' Blends
Who could pick a favorite?

To see another blog post that showcases the use of Stampin’ Blends, click here. Looking for great Stampin’ Blends organization tips? Check out this blog post! Get ready to color your world!

Introducing New 2021 Stamping Products

January-June Mini Catalog

Wishing you a New Year filled with health, happiness, and creativity!

Personally, my creative heart feels like it’s truly a New Year on January 5th, when the new January-June Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration make their happy debut. I love getting my hands on new stamping supplies!

The January-June Mini Catalog is blooming with everything you’ll want for your Spring holidays and occasions from Valentine’s Day on through to Father’s Day. There are so many great suites to check out.

Don’t wait to plan a catalog party or event, you’ll want to get your hands on the fun new stamps and accessories right away! Whether we gather in person or online, crafty fun is always in store.

Sale-a-Bration

Sale-a-Bration is our most popular sale. You’ll love the bonus goodies you receive when you shop, host, or join. This year, the first Sale-A-Bration runs January 5th thru February 28th. As always, the products offered will only be available until the end of the sale.

** SHOP **

Choose exclusive reward stamp sets or other items with each qualifying purchase of $50. There are 3 lovely paper packs to choose from, or 4 different stamp sets, with your qualifying order. Buy more and earn more for free!

For example, if you spend $100, the rewards are even greater! You can choose from A Touch Of Ink Stamp Set, or the Berry Blessings Stamp Set with Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper.

** HOST **

Place your own order or host a virtual party with friends and you can earn a bonus Host Exclusive stamp set that coordinates with 3 popular punches! The Punch Party Stamp Set (FREE to qualifying hosts) could be yours in addition to all the other host benefits you earn!

**JOIN**

Choose your custom selection of $125 USD of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99 and get free shipping! Plus, you’ll receive an exclusive gift – an assortment of five 6″ x 6″ stacks of our newest Designer Series Paper. Sale-A-Bration is a great time to join the Stampin’ Up! family.

Just ask me for more details on becoming a demonstrator and earning your own personal discount on great stamping products. These offers end on February 28, 2021.

Holiday Catalog Retiring List

2020 Giant Year-End Closeout

Stampin’ Up! is kicking off Christmas a little early this year with their Giant Year-End Closeout event. From 8 December 2020–4 January 2021, you can grab your favorite retiring August–December 2020 Mini Catalog items at a deep discount. This offer is valid while supplies last only.

To see the complete retiring list, click here. The retiring list will show you the discounted sale prices. Who doesn’t love a good sale?

To see a list of carry-over items, click here. Keep in mind, some carry-over items may no longer be offered as a bundle, with the bundled 10% savings of the product’s premiere price.

Hop over to my online store to get your supplies while they are still available. By shopping early, you will have the best selection to choose from. Don’t miss getting your 2020 wish list fulfilled!