Designer Series Paper LOVE

Hello stamping friends!  Today I’m sharing one of my favorite products from Stampin’ Up!  It’s their Designer Series Paper. The  nice thing about the Designer Series Paper is that it coordinates with SU’s inks, card stock and embellishments. The paper is a nice weight, always double sided, (except for the specialty paper, which usually has some sort of foil element to it),  and is easy to work with. It’s not thin like a lot of papers are at those other “craft stores”!  Stampin’ Up! changes up its paper with the new annual catalog that comes out in May of each year.  I hear over and over again from my customers how much they enjoy that everything with SU coordinates so nicely . Below is a video showcasing all of the designer series paper in the 2018 Occasions Catalog. Take a minute to watch the video!

http:/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUR2VQmMgZo&feature=youtu.be

 

Did you take a minute to watch the video?  Too much cuteness!  Drop me a note to let me know what you’re favorite paper is this year from the 2018 Occasions Catalog.  Also, if you’d like to order some of the paper for yourself, click on over here to get yourself some paper goodness!  Don’t forget — Sale-a-Bration ends tomorrow, March 31st.  If you place a $50 or more order, you will get to pick out a free stamp set! Thanks for stopping by today.

Wendy
XOXO

Card with Library Ladies

Hello stamping friends!  Happy Wednesday!  Today, I want to share the masculine card that the library ladies and I made this week.  I cut some extra paper for myself this week. It seems like I am always short on manly cards. Not sure why, but I seem to gravitate to making cards with flowers.  This is a pic of the card that we made this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below you will find a list of the products that I used to make this card and of course, if you’d like to make some cards yourself and need the products, click on over here to order. If you place an order of $50 or more before March 31st, you will get to pick out a FREE stamp set too.

 

Sale-a-Bration Ending!

Hello stamping friends!  This is the last week for Sale-a-Bration at Stampin’ Up!  I cannot believe that the three months has gone by so quickly!  Although I’m happy, because that means nicer weather and the new catalog is on the horizon.  Stampin’ Up! demonstrators will get a glimpse at the new products in the beginning of April.  Woo hoo!  I will be traveling to Hartford, Connecticut for OnStage, which is a mini convention for demonstrators. There’s always lots of excitement at Stampin’ Up! this time of year!

Below is a pic of one of the cards that I made with this Bubble Over stamp set and Bubbles & Fizz DSP.

 

Take a minute and check out the video below showcasing one of my favorite stamp sets from this year’s Sale-a-Bration. The Bubbles & Fizz paper was one of the free items that goes with the Bubble Over stamp set.

You have until Friday of this week to place your qualifying order ($50+)  if you have your eye on any of the freebies.  Click over here to place your order.

OR, even better yet…sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator along with me!  If you sign up during Sale-a-Bration, you get some extra goodies.  You will pick out your very own starter kit.  The starter kit includes $125 worth of product, plus two free stamp sets for $99 and free shipping.  How much fun!  You will then receive a permanent 20% discount when you shop.  Other perks are that you get to see the products in the new catalog one month before the customers, plus you will have a chance to pre-order product.

And, one more thing, and I’ve found this to be my favorite — you will get to meet lots of fun people and make new friends who share the same passion as you! Stampin’ Up! is one big  stamping family!

Happy Monday!  Have a great week and hope you are able to get in some stamping time!

Wendy
XOXO

Cards with the Library Ladies

hello Easter

Hello stamping friends!  I’m sharing with you today the Easter card that I made with my library ladies this week.  Last week when we were together they requested an Easter card, so here it is!

This is a quick and easy Easter card.  I stamped the big egg in Elegant Eggplant, then added some Tempting Turquoise flowers for an extra pop of color.  I then stamped the adorable bunny in Early Espresso and fussy cut him out and popped him up in the corner. Isn’t he adorable?

Also, keep in mind the Sale-a-Bration is coming to an end soon. You have exactly 11 days.  If you have your eyes on any of the FREE stamp sets, you might want to get your order in.  You can place an order online here .

Below is a list of the Stampin’ Up! products that I used for these cards.

 

Heartfelt Blooms with the Library Ladies

Hello stamping friends!  Today was a very slow day at the library with the ladies.  It snowed here over night, so I think that kept some of them away.  Today’s card features the Heartfelt Blooms stamp. It is one of the FREE Sale-a-Bration stamp sets.  I cased (copy and share everything) this card from a fellow demonstrator, Rachel Tessman.  Thanks Rachel!   I think it is simple and quite elegant.

The Heartfelt Blooms stamp set is Stampin’ Up!’s own new distinktive stamp.  The ink is put down at different opacities giving the finished image more depth.  You simply ink the surface lightly for a perfect photographic finish.

 

 

 

 

 

Below is a list of the products used.

Tell me what you think!  I love this card for its simplicity.  Time to earn Sale-a-Bration items is winding down.  Make sure you stop over here if you’d like to purchase any of the products that I used today.  Spend $50 and you can get the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set FREE.

Happy stamping!
Wendy
XOXO

Lots of Lavender with the Library Ladies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello stamping friends!  I thought I’d share with you today my card that my library ladies made this week.  It’s the one of the freebie sets from Sale-a-Bration catalog, Lots of Lavender.  This set is called Lots of Lavender, but I turned the flowers upside down and it now looks like wisteria!

Lavender is one of my mom’s favorite flowers, so of course, for her recent birthday I made her a card with this set!  Hope you enjoy the card!

Below is a list of the products used for this card.

By the way, we are coming up to the end of Sale-a-Bration at the end of March.  If you’ve had your eye on any of the free stamp sets, make sure you get your $50 order in by March 31st.  You can order here.

Hope you enjoyed the card and have a wonderful weekend!  Thanks for stopping by.

Wendy
XOXO

Handmade Card Class Using Stampin’ Up! Products

 

Hello stamping friends!  Do you like to make handmade cards?  If you’re local to me come out on Saturday, March 10th to the Alexander Family Library to make two handmade cards.  This is a drop-in style get together where we will make two seasonal handmade cards using various techniques with Stampin’ Up! products.  No experience is necessary!  I will be there to guide you every step of the way.

Cost is $5, which includes all of the supplies, envelopes and a $1 donation to the library.

RSVP is appreciated, but not required.  Hope to see you there!

Wendy
XOXO

Barn Door Bundle by Stampin’ Up!

Hello stamping friends!  Hope you all had a nice  nice relaxing weekend.  I didn’t, but that’s okay!  We celebrated my mom’s 78th birthday over the weekend and I had seven ladies at my house for our monthly Stamp Club!  Today I am offering you all a class to go.  This class features the unique and interactive Barn Door Bundle stamp set and framelits by Stampin’ Up!

Barn Door Bundle

 

 

 

 

 

The class will include the project pictured, along with two other projects.  Cost of class is $52.25, which includes the Barn Door stamp set, sliding door framelits, three project pdfs, and envelopes.

Don’t miss out!  The Barn Door Bundle is a must have stamp set for your collection.  Everyone will be amazed at the beautiful cards you create!  Contact me by the end of this week (March 9th)  if you’d like to purchase the Barn Door Bundle OR you can head over to my online store to order the set here.  I will then forward the pdf tutorials on to you.

Paper Snips by Stampin’ Up!

 

Hello stamping friends.  Today I’m sharing one of my favorite products the Paper Snips by Stampin’ Up!.  These small scissors have thin, precision ground stainless steel tips and are very sharp.  They have a great pointy tip which works wonderfully when you’re trying to cut intricate details.  They come with 2 1/2″ blades and a safety cover.

These are a must have for every paper crafter.  I LOVE these paper snips.  If you’re interested to getting a pair for yourself, you can check them out at my online store here.

 

Hello March!

 

Lovely as a Tree, Wendy Makes

Hello stamping friends and happy March!  Spring is only 19 days away!  I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some warmer weather.  Here in Pennsylvania, it’s been sort of a cold winter.  We haven’t had any major snow accumulations, but lots of little snow and ice storms where it caused the kiddos to miss  school.

Today I am sharing with you my March calendar page from the mini calendar that I make for all of my friends and family at Christmas time.  This page was made with the Lovely as a Tree stamp from Stampin’ Up! Enjoy!

Wendy
XOXO

Easter Card with Library Ladies

Hello stamping friends!  Yesterday was my weekly class with my library ladies.  I thought it was time to make an Easter card, since Easter is a bit early this year.  My inspiration for this card comes from a fellow SU demonstrator, Fiona Whitten, from across the pond.  She made a birthday card, but I loved the idea, so I turned it into an Easter card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the concept of cutting a circle after stamping and then popping up the top whisper white layer with dimensionals. I also stamped a flower on the inside of the card for some extra fun!  The flowers have been colored in using the Stampin’ Blends. Below is a list of all of the  Stampin’ Up! products used for this card.

Hope this gets you thinking about your Easter cards.  Please contact me if you’d like to purchase the products to make this adorable Easter card.  Enjoy!

Wendy
XOXO

Stampin’ Up! Trimmer Tool Tips

Hello stamping friends!  Today we’re going to talk about Stampin’ Up’s Trimmer Tool.  This is one of the most important  tools that you need when you’re paper crafting tool.   This is an excellent paper cutter and is quite portable for when you’re  on the go.

It’s extremely important to keep your trimmer in tip top shape so that your pieces of card stock always have a clean cut.   You always want  to be sure that your cutting blade is always fresh and sharp.  It’s very easy to remove the old blade and add a new one.  You simply slide the blade down to the bottom of the track where there is a little carved out notch.  You then twist the blade a bit and pop it out.  When adding the new blade simply reverse your steps and be sure to remove the protective plastic from the blade before putting it in!

Another important piece to keep clean on your trimmer tool  is the long gray mat that is usually referred to as the cutting guide (Stampin’ Trimmer Replacement Mat).  This mat must always be free of  any tiny bits of paper or “paper powder”.  I usually remove the debris from the track using an alcohol wipe.

And, last but not least, is always be sure to have extra cutting blades on hand for your trimmer tool. The Stampin’ Trimmer has a nice little storage compartment on the back for storing those extra blades.  Always make sure you have extra blades on hand. You do not want to run out!

I hope you enjoyed my tips today for the Stampin’ Trimmer.  I know it’s one tool that no paper crafter should be without!  Head over to www.wdiem.stampinup.net if you’d like to make a Stampin’ Trimmer purchase.  You won’t be disappointed!
Happy stamping!
Wendy
XOXO

Picture Perfect Party Birthday Cards

Hello there!  Today I want to share with you my three birthday cards that I created for a recent stamping class using the Picture Perfect Party Suite.  I love, love, love this set!  The colors are great and they make such fun birthday cards for everyone.

Stampin' Up!, Handmade Cards, Birthday, Wendy Makes

What do you think?  Drop me a line to tell me which one is your favorite.  I don’t think I can pick a favorite.  Everyone has a birthday and I think this stamp set is a “must have”!  The Picture Perfect Party Suite can be found in the All Occasion Catalog on pages 4 and 5.

Products used:

Hope you enjoyed these fun cards from the Picture Perfect Party Suite!  If you’d like to order any of the goodies mentioned above, go to wdiem.stampinup.net.  Happy stamping!
Wendy
XOXO