Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Grateful and butterflies ...
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Another sale is coming ...
WHAT??? Get ready for August. A sale PLUS you are able to redeem your coupons from July! Designer Series Paper (DSP) is hand created in house. Stampin' Up! artists design, sketch, paint, etc. the patterns you see on the paper.
The following are part of this upcoming sale.
Bright & Beautiful, Countryside Inn, Country Lace, Country Woods, Full of Life, Lily Pond Lane, Mediterranean Blooms, Perennial Lavender, Take to the Sky, Thoughtful Journey, To Market, Unbounded Beauty, Wildly Flowering and Winter Meadow.

Monday, July 29, 2024
FINAL 3 Days ...
Have you shopped and earned the $5 coupons for every $50 in product? We are in the final lap of this fantastic event. How awesome to be paid to shop for crafty and creative tools!
Three days left - July 20 (today), 30 and 31st to earn those coupons which are redeemable the entire month of August. Remember, if you have multiple coupons you have the option to use them all at once on an order or split them up if placing more than 1 order in August. You are in control!!
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Reminder about BONUS DAYS + FREE SHIPPING ...
FYI ..... Just a reminder that 31 July is the last day to earn a $5 coupon when you spend $50 during Bonus Days!
And, with FREE SHIPPING extended through end of today this is the perfect time to add more coupons or to earn them.
You will receive an email after your purchase has been completed with the coupon redemption codes. Be sure to keep track of the email(s) or at least the codes.
Redeem them in any quantity you like from August 1 through August 31.
Any questions? Ask away.
Shop here to earn those discount codes: https://bit.ly/3K2TSDI
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Christmas in July kinda thing ...
What are you working on? I have already started my Christmas cards. I told myself a few days ago I was going to go simply this year. Something less time consuming as I need to make 40 something!
Well, joke was on m. I "CASED" a design I found on Pinterest and the fun has begun. I do need to find the design again to give credit to the original designer though.
Here is a little of my "creativity" situation! Yes, a lot of die cutting, inking with 3 colors and splattering with another.
More as I make progress but am currently working in "assembly line" mode.
Let's get creative ...
Tina 🌻
Monday, July 22, 2024
Trifecta ...
Remember, tomorrow July 23rd is going to be a crazy, busy day.
FREE SHIPPING on all orders $75 or more USD and the Paper Pumpkin past kits, refills and add-ons begins and ends July 25th.
You earn a $5.00 coupon on every $50 in product and yes, including the Paper Pumpkin refills, past kits and add-ons. But, Subscriptions are excluded from the discount.
It's a Stampin' Up! Trifecta people!!
Shop: https://bit.ly/3K2TSDIHOST code: BT3KM7SB
Get your carts ready!
Sale on Paper Pumpkin - SURPRISE ...
Free shipping AND another SURPRISE begins tomorrow - July 23rd!!!
Companion scrapbook page for Citrus Blooms ...
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Citrus Blooms Scrapbook Page ...
Finished my Citrus Blooms page for our most recent trip to Disney World. I had to use this set as ...... well, we are in Florida!!
The title of the page is compliments of my husband. I told him I was covering his face on the page (only for posting LOL) as a reward for that title!!
Let's get creative!
Tina 🌻
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Beautiful day with the windows open ...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Cutting and Assembly for April 2024 Sales Challenge Project ...
As promised, here is the cutting information as well as assembly. The information provided is for colors used with what is shown in the image. Make it your own and change it up. Different inks, DSP and die cuts. If you have any questions, please reach out to me.
Basic White Cardstock 3" x 2"
DSP or CS Top strip 2-1/2" x 1"
DSP or CS Middle strip 3" x 1"
DSP or CS Bottom strip 2" x 1"
DSP (for die cut design) 3" x 5"
1. Score the Basic White Cardstock at 3-1/2" and fold it in half to create the card base.
2. Adhere the three strips of DSP or CS to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Spacing is your choice - nothing is set.
3. Die cut the large floral image or some "sprigs" as I did from the 3" x 5" DSP using the Thoughtful Wishes or Die of your choice. Adhere to the card using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Set it aside to dry. (I used a couple pieces of double-sided Adhesive Sheets https://bit.ly/3Yq1NDB placed on the DSP before die cutting on another card, but on this one I used Mini Glue Dots https://bit.ly/3xQqWwl in the middle only as this will be hidden under the sentiment.
4. I stamped the sentiment on Basic White Cardstock in Gray Granite and created the label using the Labeled with Love Punch. Adhere to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Apply embellishments to finish. I used Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
Card #2 (right) 4-¼" x 5-½"
Color of your choice ~ Cardstock card base 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (score at 4-1/4")
Basic White Cardstock 4-1/4" x 3-1/4"
Basic White Cardstock 4-1/4" x 1"
Basic White Cardstock 4" x 4"
DSP 3" x 2" (you need 3)
1. Score the Cardstock (of your choice) at 4-1/4" and fold it in half to create the card base. I used Painted Texture embossing folder.
2. Create three labels from the three pieces of DSP or CS of your choice using the Labeled with Love Punch or Die or choose your own, then cut the labels in half.
3. On the 4-1/4" x 3-1/4" Basic White Cardstock panel, I embossed using Timeworn Type (retired) but you can emboss if you like with whatever you have.
4. I then adhered three label halves along the top of the panel (I placed the middle 1st) and the other three along the bottom using Stampin’ Dimensionals. There should be a small space between each set of label halves - maybe ¼" or so.
4. Die cut two flower images (I used sprigs) from the 4" x 4" Basic White Cardstock piece using the Thoughtful Wishes Dies or Dies of your choice. Trim the die-cut images at the bottom ends if they are too long for your placement, then adhere them to the Basic White Cardstock panel in the space between the label halves using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The bottom of the die cut images will be hidden under sentiment after being shortened, if yours are too long.
5. I stamped the sentiment in Pretty Peacock on the 4-1/4" x 1" Basic White Cardstock. Adhere to the Basic White Cardstock panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
6. Adhere the 4-1/4" x 3-1/4" Basic White Cardstock panel to the card base slightly higher than center using Stampin’ Dimensionals. If you prefer centered, that works too.
7.Apply a few Embellishments/Gems and you are finished.
Gift Bag (middle) 4" x 5" x 1"
(The DSP I used was striped on 1 side and floral on the other per my references below).
1. Cut the DSP of your choice at 10-1/2" x 6".
2. Turn the paper over so the opposite print (mine is floral) is facing up. Score at 1/2", 1", 1-1/2", 5-1/2", 6", and 6-1/2".
3. Turn the paper over again so the striped print (or whatever yours might be) is facing up and rotate it so the stripes are horizontal. Score at 1".
4. Cut at an angle to create wedges on both sides of the 1/2" vertical score line and at the 1-1/2" vertical score line, stopping at the 1" horizontal score line. Repeat at the 5-1/2", and 6-1/2" vertical score lines. (see images below)
5. Fold along the score lines.
6. Assemble the bag and adhere using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (or adhesive of your choice but a glue is preferred). Set aside to dry.
7. I then created the label from Basic White Cardstock using the Labeled with Love Punch or Die.
8. I stamped the sentiment in Night of Navy on label. I adhered the label to bag using Stampin' Dimensionals.
9. I tied the Iridescent Striped Trim around the top of the bag securing with a couple of mini glue dots on the back of the bag. You can embellish if you like.
Here is a reference for score lines and the snip areas for putting the gift bag together. Please note when scoring to move cardstock from right to left. Don't use the 1" and 1-½" marks on the right of scoring blade. That will mess you up - speaking from experience more than once LOL! I did use the Stampin' Up!™ paper trimmer https://bit.ly/3yYNv1X which is what I am referencing on the use above.
I hope these images help with the scoring and snipping for the gift bag.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
April 2024 Sales Challenge Projects ...
This past April Stampin Up! had an event for Demonstrators to "better their best"! We were to beat our April 2023 sales total and we would be gifted package of DSP, "Countryside Rose". This exclusive DSP will not be released for sale. There would also be a private Facebook "party" event for those that reached this goal.
True to the name of this DSP "Countryside Rose", the papers were very "rosey" in color. The patterns match "Countryside Inn", so if you have that you have the same but themed in blue.
I followed the event on Facebook creating along with the presenters and here is what was made. I made some "alterations" as the card bases were plain from the event.
Products used for the event samples are:
Countryside Rose Exclusive DSP (Event Exclusive Demonstrators Only)Thoughtful Wishes Stamp Set https://bit.ly/3S65yda
Thoughtful Wishes Dies https://bit.ly/3zNczJ
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle https://bit.ly/3zJlADz (if you need both & save)
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad® https://bit.ly/3S9fJOm
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad® https://bit.ly/4cIfOkf
Basic White Cardstock https://bit.ly/4cH3EYy
Pretty in Pink Cardstock https://bit.ly/4d4k1hI
Stampin' Dimensionals™ https://bit.ly/4aOXHY0
Multipurpose Liquid Glue https://bit.ly/3x5Sptt
Labeled with Love Punch https://bit.ly/3xMUb36 or
Labeled with Love Dies https://bit.ly/3W4x3VM

I also made another set of the 3 designs from the event using other DSP's, cardstock and different dies, etc. I used several of the above noted products but did use others as well or in place of.
Monday, July 15, 2024
Info on the email notifications of new posts confirmation ...
Hi everyone,
Just a short mention that when you subscribe for email notifications of new posts you will receive from follow.it and email to confirm your request. This email from them may end up in your Spam/Junk folder so wanted to alert you to look for it. They do send that email confirmation quite fast whereas the notifications of new posts will take 4 - 5 hours until notifications are sent. Once I have more people following that time frame will decrease and notification sent from follow.it much sooner.
I used one of my "alias" emails to show what the email from follow.it to confirm subscription will look like. This is a partial screenshot as the rest had links that were specific to my email address.
Please message me if you have any questions 😊
Tina 🌻
Good Monday morning ...
Here we go, the start to another week. I have several projects that need to be completed but I seem to start new ones. I am making myself a promise that THIS week I will complete some of those. How about you? Have an awesome and crafty Monday!
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Ahhhh - HA! Doing some further testing on the Subscribe button ...
You can now get email notifications ...
Our testing has finished and the notifications of new posts is working. You will see the box to the right of this post ... well a little ways down also, to enter your email address to be notified of new postings.
The notification does take about 4-5 hours from posting for emails to be sent via "follow.it"!
Tina 🌻
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Doing a lot of HTML code testing today ...
Working on some coding and adding gadgets today so if you happen to read this please know it is not a regular post LOL - but using for testing.
What we have found out so far:
I am using follow.it instructions. I now have a subscribe box on the right hand side where you can enter your email address.
Martin and I are currently testing the capabilities of follow.it for email notification of new posts.
Using the basic plan, it takes 4 to 6 hours to receive an email notification after I have created and posted a new post. Since this is being posted around 2:30 EST, the 2 of use will monitor our email and see if we have received notification during their alloted time frame for my plan.
Please be patient with me if you are subscribing to receive email notifications as this is a work in progress for me today ( with Martin's help)!
More info will be added when things happen. I am hoping this works LOL!
Thanks,
Tina 🌻
Friday, July 12, 2024
Sneak peek at one of the stunning card designs in July Paper Pumpkin kit ...
Here's a sneak peek at one of the stunning cards that will be included in the upcoming July Paper Pumpkin kit. Remember, the sign up period is from July 11th through August 10th. It is going to over the top as mentioned in my previous post.
The July kit will also use the current add-on dies, Every Celebration which can be purchased by clicking this link https://bit.ly/4cms2OF and you can add it to your 🛒!
Here is a peek at those Add-On dies in case you haven't seen them ...
Oh, I can't forget to show you this stunning card - there will be enough products included in the Paper Pumpkin kit to make 3 of this design and then 3 each of 2 other designs. Here is the sign up link for the Paper Pumpkin subscription and remember, you are in control of if you are wanting to take a break for a month or more or keep them coming to your mailbox!! https://bit.ly/3QLBd34



















