Creative Inspiration with a Colour Combination

 


Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:


The eclectic patterns in the Sunny Day 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper pack go beyond just coordinating with the Bright Skies Bundle. You can earn this useful DSP pack FREE during Sale-a-Bration!

This project used both sides of one of the papers in the Sunny Day DSP pack. To make sure there was a panel of the raindrops pattern big enough for the bottom part of the card, that section of the DSP sheet was cut away first. Then the rest of the other side of the paper sheet was used to die cut the selected patterned clouds (in Pool Party and shades of Basic Black) using the two middle-sized cloud dies from the coordinating Bright Skies Dies. A cloud was also die cut from Shaded Spruce Cardstock using the larger of those two cloud dies.

The die cut Pool Party patterned cloud element was adhered to the Shaded Spruce cloud, and both attached to the top of the raindrops patterned panel using Stampin' dimensionals. The smaller die cut Basic Black/Gray patterned cloud was adhered to the front overlapping both other clouds, again using Stampin&#39 dimensionals. The sun image from the Bright Skies Photopolymer Stamp Set was stamped using Crushed Curry Classic Stampin&#39 Ink on Basic White Cardstock, and cut out using the coordinating die. This was then slotted in between the Pool Party and Shaded Spruce cloud elements. The sides of the larger die cut clouds were trimmed to match with the width of the raindrops DSP panel and the whole panel adhered to a Smoky Slate folded card base, using Stampin&#39 dimensionals to stabilize the tops of the cloud elements.

The sentiment was stamped on a rectangle of Basic White Cardstock using Crushed Curry Ink. This rectangle was attached to a thin strip of Shaded Spruce Cardstock using Stampin&#39 dimensionals, and both were adhered to the card front with Stampin&#39 Seal. Pool Party Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots were added as the final embellishment.
 
Shop my top product picks for this project:
Not only can you save 10% by purchasing the Bright Skies Photopolymer Stamp Set and the coordinating Bright Skies Dies as a bundle, but by purchasing this bundle your $60+ spend qualifies for a Sale-a-Bration item. That gets you the coordinating Sunny Days 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper FREE! Remember that this coordinating DSP is only available during Sale-a-Bration (ends 29th February), and only while supplies last.

February's Paper Pumpkin

 



Celebrate Spring and Easter with the adorable cards and treat boxes you'll be able to make with February's Sweet Springtime Paper Pumpkin kit.

Your kit includes everything you need to make 9 projects (3 each of 3 designs), including printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes. Your precut pieces, baker's twine, and embellishments are packaged in a unique box to match the season. An Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Spot is also provided, and other coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Berry Burst, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, and Petal Pink.

Don't forget that you can purchase The Love of Spring Dies add-on that coordinates with three Paper Pumpkin kits (January, February, and March 2024). Add dimension with a leaf sprig, daffodil, "Love" sentiment, or label element and give your projects that extra special touch. This add-on is offered while supplies last, and is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers.
 

Pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. The cut-off date to subscribe and receive each month's kit is the 10th of the month, so to receive the February kit, you must subscribe or activate your prepaid code before February 10th.
 
Prepaid subscriptions come with extra perks during Sale-a-Bration!
Sale-a-Bration is a great time to extend your Paper Pumpkin subscription for the year ahead. Purchase a 3, 6, or 12-month prepaid subscription and you will earn Sale-a-Bration items based on your order total (before tax & shipping). Find out more about the Sale-a-Bration items you can earn FREE by visiting my online store.

Creative Inspiration with a Sketch

 


Here's this month's sketch:
And here's the project it inspired:


What's more perfect for Valentine's Day than hearts, flowers, and a touch of gold? The patterns in the Most Adored 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper definitely fit the bill. Even better, you can earn this DSP pack free during Sale-a-Bration!

Strips of the small floral gold foil pattern and the Real Red with white hearts pattern from the Most Adored 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper were adhered to a Flirty Flamingo folded card base. Flirty Flamingo Baker's Twine from the Baker's Twine Three Color Pack was looped around a narrow strip of Real Red Cardstock (measuring long enough to match up with the edges of the patterned paper background) and secured with a bow. The strip was then adhered to the card front.

The sentiment, from the Adoring Hearts Photopolymer Stamp Set, was stamped on a rectangle of Basic White Cardstock using Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink. The embossed heart element was cut and embossed from Flirty Flamingo Cardstock using the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder, and was then adhered to the top right corner of the stamped rectangle. The sentiment panel was attached to the card front over the Real Red strip using Stampin' Dimensionals.
 
Shop my top product picks for this project:
Not only can you save 10% by purchasing the Adoring Hearts Photopolymer Stamp Set and the coordinating Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder as a bundle, but by purchasing this bundle your $60+ spend qualifies for a Sale-a-Bration item. That gets you the coordinating Most Adored 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper FREE! Remember that this coordinating DSP is only available during Sale-a-Bration (ends 29th February), and only while supplies last.

New Rock Legend Kit

 

The all-inclusive Rock Legend Kit ($20) includes everything you need to make cards for all the rockstars in your life!

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 8 cards (4 each of 2 designs), measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm), and 8 pre-printed coordinating envelopes. Your kit contains die-cut paper pieces of electric guitars, lightning bolts, stars and other rock-themed elements, plus preprinted sentiments and Adhesive-Backed Star Embellishments. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, and Real Red.

Your kit is packaged in a 9⅞" x 6½" x 1¾" (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on-the-go.
 
Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

New Panda Friends Kit

 


The all-inclusive Panda Friends Kit ($20) includes everything you need to send adorable cards filled with love.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 8 cards (4 each of 2 designs), with 8 pre-printed coordinating envelopes. The two designs make cards of two different sizes, measuring 4¼" x 5½" (10.8 x 14 cm) and 8½" x 3½" (21.6 x 8.9 cm). You&#39ll be making multiples quickly with the preprinted sentiments and precut pieces. Add the perfect finishing touch to your projects with the included Iridescent Sequin Embellishments. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, and Poppy Parade.

Your kit is packaged in a 9⅞" x 6½" x 1¾" (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on-the-go.
 
Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

It's Live!

New January-April Mini Catalogue


The new January-April Mini Catalogue is here! You'll be spoilt for choice with all the beautiful suites and bundles on offer, plus all new Designer Series Papers and embellishments.

Click to view the catalogue online:
Stampin' Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue
January 4th - April 30th 2024
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Sale-a-Bration 2024


Sale-a-Bration is here! It's the biggest Stampin' Up! promotion of the year and everyone who shops, hosts a party, or joins as a demonstrator will benefit. You have until February 29th to take advantage of all the special offers available.


SHOP

When you place an order, you'll earn a free exclusive Sale-a-Bration item for every $60 you spend (before tax and shipping). There are also some items you'll earn free with a $120 spend. Free items are available while supplies last, so you'll want to shop soon to be able to choose from the full selection. You'll find that many of our Sale-a-Bration items coordinate with products in the NEW January-April Mini Catalogue, but these free items are only available until the end of February!

HOST

Hosts get extra benefits on top of the free Sale-a-Bration items earned with their product order. When your workshop or party order reaches $375, you'll get to choose an additional $37.50 in FREE products from our catalogues or online store to add to your order! This bonus isn't just limited to hosts as any order that reaches $375 also qualifies.

JOIN

Sign up as a demonstrator during Sale-a-Bration and you get to choose your Starter Kit deal. Begin building your Starter Kit by choosing $165 of products for only $135, and then choose one of the two FREE bonus options.

Option 1 is the NEW Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (retail value: $82).


Option 2 is your choice of an additional $41 in FREE products to add to your Starter Kit.

Click to view the Sale-a-Bration brochure online:

Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration 2024
January 4th - February 29th 2024
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