Card Art by Helen

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

The Terrific Toadstools Bundle features a whimsical variety of toadstool and mushroom images and fun sentiments, along with a coordinating builder punch.
 

A strip of the striped patterned paper from the Toadstool Gardens 6" x 6" measuring 1" x 5¼" was adhered to the left hand side of a Pumpkin Pie folded card base. An additional panel of the mushroom patterned paper (from the same stack) measuring 3" x 5¼" was added to complete the card background layer.

A stitched circle (2&frac34") was cut from Basic White Cardstock using the die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. The triple stem image from the Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set was stamped to the left side of the stitched circle using Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink, and the mushroom caps image stamped above the stems in Pumpkin Pie. The large mushroom stem and cap were stamped on Basic White Cardstock using Gray Granite and Fresh Freesia inks respectively, and cut out using the Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch. The image of a branch with leaves was also stamped on Basic White using Granny Apple Green ink three times, and cut out using Paper Snips. The 5 stamped elements were added to the stitched circle using Stampin' Dimensionals™. A 11" length of White ½" (1.3 cm) Woven Ribbon was folded into thirds, and adhered to the back of the circle. The completed element was added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The sentiment was stamped on a strip of Basic White Cardstock (⅞" x 3&frac14") using Tuxedo Black Memento™ ink. The stamped strip was adhered to the card front, overlapping the bottom of the circle element, using Stampin' Dimensionals. Three Pumpkin Pie Sunny Day Iridescent Dots were added as the final embellishments.

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Terrific Toadstools Bundle
$53.00

White ½" Woven Ribbon
$13.00

Sunny Day Iridescent Dots
$11.00

Toadstool Gardens 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper
FREE

Not only can you save 10% by purchasing the Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set and the coordinating Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch as a bundle, but by purchasing this bundle along with the suggested ribbon and dots your $75+ spend qualifies for a Sale-a-Bration item. That gets you the Toadstool Gardens DSP FREE! Remember that this coordinating DSP is only available FREE with a qualifying purchases during Sale-a-Bration (ends February 28th), and only while supplies last.

The Birthday Bash Kit ($20) includes everything you need to make bright gift packaging fit for a birthday celebration, and coordinates with the Brightest Birthday Kit.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 4 gift bags and 4 gift card holders, 2 each of 2 designs for both, with coordinating gift tags. The gift bags measure 6¼" x 3½" x 8" (15.9 x 8.9 x 20.3 cm), and the gift cards holders measure 3½" x 4½" (8.9 x 11.4 cm). Your precut pieces and tags feature holographic gold foil elements, and your kit includes ribbon and twine to create your gift bag handles and to attach your tags. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pool Party.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

Brightest Birthday Kit ($32) includes everything you need to create birthday cards suitable for everyone, that feature classic celebratory images. Make matching gift packaging with matching gift bags and gift card holders with the coordinating Birthday Bash Kit.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards, (3 each of three designs), with 9 coordinating printed envelopes. Your precut pieces have holographic gold foil elements, which will make your cards shine! Use the included Azure Afternoon Stampin' Spot and exclusive Brightest Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set to add the perfect sentiment and additional stamped elements to finish your project. Additional coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pool Party.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

Here's this month's sketch:

And here's the project it inspired:

The Darling Dinos Bundle features super cute dinosaur images and clever on-theme sentiments.
 

A Basic White Cardstock layer was embossed using the Starstruck Embossing Folder and trimmed to size (4" x 5¼"). A length of Petal Pink ⅜" (1 cm) Scalloped Ribbon was wrapped around the embossed layer, approximately 1.2 cm from the bottom. A rectangle (2" x 5¼") of the Subtles 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper in the Petal Pink striped pattern was adhered overlapping the top of the ribbon. The completed panel was adhered to a Basic White folded card base.

The two dinosaur images were stamped on Basic White Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink. One was coloured with Lost Lagoon and Soft Seafoam Stampin' Blends, and the other with Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, and Smoky Slate. The stamped images were cut using the coordinating dies from the Darling Dinos Dies. A heart was cut from Petal Pink Cardstock using the die from the same set. A stitched square (2&frac34") was cut from Basic White Cardstock using the die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. The two dinosaur elements and the die-cut heart were added to the stitched square, using Stampin' Dimensionals for the top dinosaur. The completed square was adhered to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals™.

A stitched circle (1⅝") was cut using the die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. "ROAR means..." was stamped using Tuxedo Black ink on the circle, and "I love you" stamped using Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Ink to complete the sentiment. The finished circle element was adhered to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Darling Dinos Bundle
$55.75

Subtles 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper
$17.00

Petal Pink ⅜" Scalloped Ribbon
$16.50

Starstruck Embossing Folder
FREE

Not only can you save 10% by purchasing the Darling Dinos Photopolymer Stamp Set and the coordinating Darling Dinos Dies as a bundle, but by purchasing this bundle along with the suggested ribbon and DSP pack, your $75+ spend qualifies for a Sale-a-Bration item. That gets you the Starstruck Embossing Folder FREE! Remember that this and our other exclusive items are only available FREE with a qualifying purchases during Sale-a-Bration (ends February 28th), and only while supplies last.

The Thank You Kindly Kit ($20) includes everything you need to make elegant cards to share your gratitude.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 8 cards (4 each of 2 designs). Combine textured Whisper White layering pieces and Basic Black labels to create designs that showcase the beauty of simplicity. Your precut pieces also feature Gold foil details, which add a touch of luxury. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Black and Whisper White.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

The Wildly Flowering Suite features hand-painted patterned papers in rich tones and sketched floral image stamps perfect for building your own floral scenes.
 

Images from the Wildflower Designs Cling Stamp Set were stamped randomly on a rectangle of Basic White Cardstock (3" x 4½"), using Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, and Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Inks. The stamped panel was adhered to a Misty Moonlight Cardstock mat.

The sentiment, from the same stamp set, was stamped on a strip of Basic White Cardstock (1" x 3½") using Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Ink. The right side was cut to form a flag shape using Paper Snips. The sentiment banner was adhered to a Wild Wheat stitched hexagon, cut using the die from the coordinating Wildflower Designs Dies. A length of Wild Wheat ⅜" (1 cm) Rustic Striped Ribbon was folded into thirds and adhered to the back of the hexagon using Glue Dots.

The sentiment element was added to the stamped layer, and the whole panel adhered to a rectangle of the burlap design paper from the Wildly Flowering 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper. Night of Navy Regal Foiled Adhesive-Backed Dots were added as additional embellishments. The completed panel was adhered to an Early Espresso folded card base.
 

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Wildflower Designs Cling Stamp Set
$30.00

Wildflower Designs Dies
$43.00

Wildly Flowering 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper
$17.00

Don't forget you can bundle and save! Purchase the Wildflower Designs Bundle and save 10%.

New scrapbooking products are now available! Check out our new Scrapbooking Brochure to see all-new Scrapbooking Workshop Kits (including some that coordinate with suites from our upcoming Mini Catalogue), stamp and die bundles, additional colours of Two-Tone Cardstock to expand our range, plus new Memory Protectors™ and Flip Flaps™ for your layouts. Keen memory keepers and beginners alike, as well as card makers, won't want to overlook this product release.

Click to view the brochure online:

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There are new layout kits that coordinate with suites that are featured in the new Mini Catalogue. One of these new kits, the Wildflower Celebrations Scrapbooking Workshop Kit, coordinates with the Wildflower Birthday Suite. The Wildflower Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set features images that are perfect for adding titles and journalling elements to your layouts.

The Meant to Bee Scrapbooking Workshop Kit includes the Cute As Can Bee 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper and coordinating Sticker Sheet, plus the Meant To Bee 12" x 12" Two-Tone Cardstock. The Meant To Bee Photopolymer Stamp Set and Dies are available separately or as a bundle (saving you 10%), and features images and die shapes that will appeal to scrapbookers and card makers alike.

Flip Flaps™ are an exciting new addition to our scrapbooking product range. Available in a variety of sizes, they are a fun way to add unique, interactive elements to your layouts.

• 3" x 4" (7.6 x 10.2 cm), portrait & landscape
• 4" x 6" (10.2 x 15.2 cm), portrait & landscape
• 3" x 3" (7.6 x 7.6 cm), portrait
• 4" x 4" (10.2 x 10.2 cm), portrait

The products in this range are initially available while supplies last, so please don't delay ordering if items in this brochure make it on to your shopping list as you may miss out! I've only highlighted a few of the new products here, and you can browse the full range of available products in my online store.

New products have been added to our Online Exclusives collection, and you can find them all in my online store!

The Everyday Skies Suite Collection includes the beautiful Everyday Skies 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, whose colours span from sunrise to sunset and include all the skies in between. The Everyday Arches Bundle (photopolymer stamp set and coordinating dies) includes bordered arch die shapes and sentiment stamps to match, which are perfect for both scrapbooking and card making projects. The suite also includes new White ½" (1.3 cm) Woven Ribbon and Two-Tone Sparkle Gems in Balmy Blue and Bubble Bath.

Make projects suitable for any keen outdoor explorer with the Adventure Together Bundle. The cling stamp set and coordinating dies have everything you need to build scenes featuring cosy campfires under the night sky, evergreens, and more.

The Detailed Succulent Photopolymer Stamp Set features detailed images of succulents and simple sentiments to share support and friendship. As a Distinktive™ stamp set, its special texture will give depth and dimension to create a photo-realistic stamped image.

I've only highlighted a few of the new products that are now available to order. There are many more for you to browse in the Online Exclusives section of my online store. Don't delay placing your order as these products are initially available while supplies last!

Sale-a-Bration, the biggest Stampin' Up! promotion of the year, is almost here. Everyone who shops, hosts a party, or joins as a demonstrator will benefit! Sale-a-Bration starts on January 7th, and you have until February 28th to take advantage of all that's on offer.

SHOP

When you place an order, you'll earn a free exclusive Sale-a-Bration item for every $75 you spend. There are also some items you'll earn free with a $150 spend. Free items are available while supplies last, so you'll want to shop early to be able to choose from the full selection.

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 catalogue or online store to add to your order! Any order that reaches $375 also qualifies, so individual orders of $375+ will also get this bonus.

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 Choose TWO Stampin' Write™ Marker Assortments (Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles) to add to your kit, and get the exclusive Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set FREE. That's an additional $129 in value!
• Option 2 Choose an additional $41 in FREE product from our catalogues and online store to add to your kit.

The online version of the Sale-a-Bration brochure will be available on January 7th if you haven't already received a paper copy to browse. If you haven't received your copy please email me here to request your copy.

The new January-April Mini Catalogue will be launching on January 7th. You'll find all-new Designer Series Papers, ribbons, and embellishments, plus stunning new suites and bundles, perfect for your crafting through the upcoming season.

There's not long to wait now! You'll be able to view the catalogue online from January 7th if you haven't already received a paper copy to browse. 

Contact me HERE to request your copy!