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Saturday, February 13, 2021

Stamping Inkspirations February Blog Hop Love Is In The Air

It's time to hop along with the Stamping Inkspirations February Blog Hop as we celebrate the theme, "Love Is In The Air". With Valentine's Day just hours away, I hope that our projects and ideas help inspire you to create your own beautiful projects from the heart.

Often when we think of Valentine's Day, we think of romantic love but today I wanted to share a card I designed that was inspired by my daughters. The Hearts & Kisses Bundle (item #156201) from the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog is perfect for creating fun card designs with a touch of "sassitude", a word that I would use to describe both of my girls and their approach to life. Watching them grow up into the beautiful young women that they have become, has been an emotional journey full of pride and I wanted this card to reflect that. I paired this bundle with one of the designs from the 2019-2021 In Color 6"x6" Designer Series Paper Pack (item #153071) and the Ornate Layers Dies (item #152726). I love Rococo Rose and while neither of my girls could be described as "pink lovers" I felt like this color added a modern feel to the design.

Products Used:

Hearts & Kisses Bundle (item #156201)

Ornate Layers Dies (item #152726)

2019-2021 In Color 6"x6" Designer Series Paper (item #152726)

Rococo Rose Cardstock (item #150882)

Basic Black Cardstock (item #121045)

Blackberry Bliss Classic Ink Pad (item #147092)

Versamark Pad (item #102283)

Gold Embossing Powder (item #109129)

Black 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon (item #147897)

Gold Glitter Enamel Dots (item #152155)

Stampin' Dimensionals (item #104430)

Measurements:

Rococo Rose Cardstock

Card Base - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

Piece for the stamped images from the Hearts & Kisses stamp set

Basic Black Cardstock

Matte Layer - 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"

Sentiment Layer die cut with the Ornate Layers Dies

Rococo Rose Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4" x 4"

This stepped up clean and simple card design is easy to create and can work for a variety of occasions. I love how the Gold embossing pops against the Basic Black cardstock for the sentiment and the way it adds detail to the background on the Rococo Rose Designer Series Paper. I stamped the lips and lipstick images from the Hearts & Kisses stamp set with Blackberry Bliss Classic ink onto Rococo Rose cardstock, fussy cutting the lipstick and punching out the lips with the coordinating Kiss Punch. I added the sentiment label to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals, positioning at an angle. I added the punched out lips to the bottom left corner of the sentiment label with adhesive and attached the lipstick to the bottom left corner of the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. I colored both of these images with Clear Wink of Stella for a touch of shimmer. To embellish the card design, I added three small Gold Glitter Enamel Dots to the sentiment label and added a piece of the Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon, folded in half, underneath the label so that it peeks out from under the right bottom corner.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that my card design helps inspire you to create your own beautiful projects from the heart. There are so possibilities to choose from that are suitable for all ages and occasions.

Now it's time to visit Rochelle's amazing blog and see what she has created for us. Just click the Next button below to visit her blog or use the Roll Call List to find your way. I hope you enjoy the rest of our blog hop. Please leave us a comment and let us know what liked about our projects.

Roll Call List

Angie McKenzie ● Alejandra Gomez ● Vicki Milyard

Tricia Butts ● Rochelle Laird-Smith ● Annette Ball

Jo Blackman ● Leonie Stuart ● Jan Musselman

Terry Hamilton ● Lisa Mackey ● Deb Macdowell

Sue Allen ● Gez Carpenter ● Rebecca-Jo Unwin

Linda Moore ● Satomi Wellard ● Aurélie Fabre

Melissa Faust ● JoAnn Pollock ● Narelle Fasulo

Mo Rootes ● Karen Henderson ● Susan Webster

Susan Simpson ● Anne Marie Hile ● Ann Krucek

Shel Anderson ● Kimberley Morris ● Sharon Hashimoto Burkert

Danielle Kassing ● Chris Smith ● Mikaela Titheridge

Elaine de Montmorency ● Jill Chapman ● Teri West ● Libby Fens

Until Next Time

Happy Stamping,

Tricia Butts
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Ink. Stamp. Share. February Showcase Blog Hop

Welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share. February Showcase Blog Hop as we share the projects we are currently working on. You will have the opportunity to visit with talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world as they share their ideas and projects to help inspire you.

Today I am sharing a sympathy card I created with products from the 2021 Sale-a-bration Catalog. I love the gorgeous Oh So Ombre 6"x6" Designer Series Paper (item #155225) and I paired a piece of the Blackberry Bliss paper with the images from the Corner Bouquet stamp set (item #155273) and the sentiment from the Heal Your Heart stamp set (item #155291). I love that you can earn each of these exclusive products free with a qualifying order during Sale-a-bration. They are so versatile and I have been having so much fun creating projects with them.

Products Used:

Oh So Ombre 6"x6" Designer Series Paper (item #155225)

Level 1 Sale-a-bration Reward

Corner Bouquet stamp set (item #155273)

Level 1 Sale-a-bration Reward

Heal Your Heart stamp set (item #155291)

Level 1 Sale-a-bration Reward

Dragonflies Punch (item #154240)

Blackberry Bliss Cardstock (item #133675)

Basic White Cardstock (item #159276)

Blackberry Bliss Classic Ink Pad (item #147092)

Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154877)

Versamark Pad (item #1022873)

White Embossing Powder (item #109132)

Basic Pearl Jewels (item #144219)

Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (item #151326)

Measurements:

Blackberry Bliss Cardstock

Card Base - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

Card Front - 5" x 3 3/4"

Basic White Cardstock

2 Layers - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

Scrap piece for small Dragonflies punched using the Dragonflies Punch

Sympathy cards are never easy to create and I love that the beautiful images in Corner Bouquet stamp set have a serene feel to them that works well for this type of card. The font for the sentiments in the Heal Your Heart are so elegant and work beautifully with the Corner Bouquet stamp set to create a classically beautiful design with the pretty Blackberry Bliss Ombre Designer Series Paper. I heat embossed the sentiment and floral image with White Embossing Powder to step up the design and I added two of the small dragonflies to the card front that I colored with Clear Wink Of Stella for a touch of shimmer. The small Basic Pearls finish off the card design beautifully as accents for the small dragonflies. I colored a piece of Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon with the Dark Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Marker and added it to the bottom of the card front as a contrast to the White embossing. For the inside of the card, I stamped the floral image twice in the bottom left and top right of the Basic White layer using Blackberry Bliss Classic ink to coordinate with the card front. I love the simplicity of this card design and I feel like it has a peaceful feel to it that is comforting.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today. I hope that my card design helps inspire you to create your own beautiful cards. There are so many wonderful products to choose from in the 2021 Sale-a-bration Catalog.

Now it's time to visit Stacy's wonderful blog and see what she has to share with us. Just click the Next button below to visit her blog or use the Roll Call List to find your way. We would love it if you would leave us a comment and let us know what you liked about our projects. I hope that you enjoy the rest of our blog hop.

If you live in the U.S. and do not have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, please contact me and I would be happy to help you with your creative projects. You may also visit my Online Store to place your order and have it shipped to you. Remember, Sale-a-bration ends February 28th, so place your order soon to avoid disappointment.

Until Next Time

Happy Stamping,

Tricia Butts
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Craft Away The Winter Blues
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

New At SU February Blog Hop Sale-a-bration

It's time to hop along with the New At SU February Blog Hop as we showcase the amazing products in the 2021 Sale-a-bration Catalog. You will be visiting with talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world as they share their beautiful projects to help inspire you.

Sentiment stamp sets are often overlooked but to me they are one of the staples of collection. The Approaching Perfection stamp set (item #155282) has wonderful birthday sentiments that provide a little humor, especially as we get a little older. I love that these sentiments work for both masculine and feminine cards and I decided to create a masculine birthday card using this stamp set with the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper (item #155222). Both of these products are Level 1 Sale-a-bration Rewards that can be earned for free with a qualifying order, but only during Sale-a-bration. I hope that my card design will help you to see both of these products in a new way and showcase how versatile they really are.

Products Used:

Approaching Perfection stamp set (item #155282)

Level 1 Sale-a-bration Reward

Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper (item #155222)

Level 1 Sale-a-bration Reward

Handsomely Suited Bundle (item #156240)

Stitched So Sweetly Dies (item #151690)

Night Of Navy Cardstock (item #100867)

Basic White Cardstock (item #159276)

Silver Foil Sheets (item #132178)

Night Of Navy Classic Ink Pad (item #147110)

Seaside Spray Classic Ink Pad (item #150085)

Versamark Pad (item #102283)

Silver Embossing Powder (item #109131)

Stampin' Dimensionals (item #104430)

Measurements:

Night Of Navy Cardstock

Card Base - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

Sentiment Label die cut with Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Strips die cut with Suit & Tie Dies

Basic White Cardstock

Inside Layer - 4" x 5 1/4"

Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper

Card Front Layer - 4" x 5 1/4"

Silver Foil Sheet

Small Buttons die cut with Suit & Tie Dies

At first glance, the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper seems more suited to feminine cards but if you take a look at the patterns on some of the papers, you will be surprised to find they work very well for masculine designs. The pattern I chose has a geometric almost abstract feel to it and I love the combination of blue tones. I chose to use Night Of Navy cardstock for the card base as well as for the sentiment label and accent strips. The Silver embossing really pops against the dark blue background and I love the humor in the sentiment from the Approaching Perfection stamp set. The Silver Foil buttons have wonderful detail and make a beautiful accent to the card design without being to sparkly. The stitched detail on the sentiment label ties in well with the stitched details of the strips that I used to decorate the card front. For the inside of the card design, I stamped the sentiment with Night of Navy Classic ink onto the Basic White cardstock layer and I stamped the candles image along the bottom using Seaside Spray and Night of Navy Classic inks, alternating them to create a pattern. To finish off the design, I stamped the bow tie image from the Handsomely Suited stamp set with Night of Navy, just about the Happy Birthday sentiment. This clean and simple card makes a wonderful masculine birthday card, especially if you have forgotten someone's special day.

This card design is a great layout for a variety of occasions and you can transform the look of the card by using any of the other beautiful designs in the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper pack and swapping the sentiment for something that suits the occasion.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today. I hope that my card design will help to inspire you to explore the wonderful products in the 2021 Sale-a-bration Catalog that you can earn for free with a qualifying order. Sale-a-bration ends February 28th, so now is the perfect time to place an order to earn your favorite product for free.

Now it's time to visit Rochelle's wonderful blog and see what she has created for us. Just click the Next button below to visit her blog or use the Roll Call List below to find your way. I hope that you enjoy the rest of our blog hop. Please leave us a comment and let us know what you liked about our projects.

Roll Call List

Creative Juice by Loni: Darling Donkeys

Tricia’s Stamping Creations: Approaching Perfection

Stamping Flair: Darling Donkeys

Chase & Main: A Touch of Ink

Sugar & Scraps: A Touch of Ink

Moore Fun Stamping: Oh So Ombre DSP

Gifted Hands, Ink!: Berry Blessings

As the Ink Dries: Berry Blessings

Stampin’ Scrapper: Berry Blessings

De Kijkkast: Corner Bouquet

Mamie & Papyrus: Berry Delightful DSP

24/7 Inkspiration: Flower & Field DSP

Stamping with the Copper Cropper: Darling Donkeys

Playing with Papercrafting: A Touch of Ink

Carterie Plus: Berry Blessings

StampinMak: Heal Your Heart

Lilypad Stamper: Paper Blooms DSP & Heal Your Heart

Until Next Time

Happy Stamping,

Tricia Butts
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Around The World On Wednesday February Blog Hop You've Got Mail

Welcome to the Around The World On Wednesday February Blog Hop with our theme this month "You've Got Mail" as we focus on "All About The Inside". You will be visiting with talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world as they share their ideas and projects to help inspire you.

For my card design, I chose to create a Double Flap Gate Fold card using the Darling Donkeys stamp set (item #155264) and the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (item #155225), which are both Level 1 Rewards in the 2021 Sale-a-bration Catalog. I love how pretty this Bermuda Bay paper is and the donkeys are so cute. The accessories in the Kangaroo & Company Bundle (item #156269) from the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog work beautifully with the Darling Donkeys to help step up the card design. As you open this card, you will find two inside layers that celebrate the recipient's birthday.

Products Used:

Darling Donkeys stamp set (item #155264)

Level 1 Sale-a-bration Reward

Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (item #155225)

Level 1 Sale-a-bration Reward

Kangaroo & Company Bundle (item #156269)

Layering Circles Dies (item #151770)

Bermuda Bay Cardstock (item #131197)

Basic White Thick Cardstock (item #159229)

Basic White Cardstock (item #159276)

Coastal Cabana Classic Ink Pad (item #147097)

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (item #132708)

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154904)

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154893)

Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154843)

Basic Rhinestone Jewels (item #144220)

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (item #144108)

Measurements:

Basic White Thick Cardstock

Card Base - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (Score at 2 1/8" from each end)

Basic White Cardstock

Inside Layer - 5 1/4" x 4"

2 Large Circles die cut with the Layering Circles Dies

Scrap Piece for stamped donkey images &

Accessories stamped & die cut with the Kangaroo & Company Bundle

Bermuda Bay Cardstock

Inside Layer - 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"

Scalloped Circles die cut with Layering Circles Dies

Bermuda Bay Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper

2 Pieces - 2" x 5 3/8"

This card design may look complicated but it is actually quite simple to create. For the card base, you score at 2 1/8" from each end and score with a bone folder so they fold towards the middle. To decorate, I attached the designer series paper pieces to either side of the "gate" fold. I adhered the Bermuda Bay cardstock layer inside the card in the center. For the inside center panel, I stamped the donkey image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored the image with Stampin' Blends Markers. I stamped the sentiment with the same ink and then attached the layer to the center of the card on top of the Bermuda Bay cardstock layer. To create the flaps for the front and the middle layers, I stamped the donkeys onto scrap Basic White cardstock and the sentiments onto the circles. I stamped the small stars image with Coastal Cabana Classic ink around the sentiment to decorate. Using Stampin' Blends Markers, I colored the donkeys and fussy cut them out. I attached them to the circles with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals and then attached the white circles to the Bermuda Bay scalloped circle die cuts. For the accessories, I stamped them onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock and colored them with Stampin' Blends Markers before die cutting them with the coordinating dies using the Kangaroo & Company Bundle.

To assemble the card, I added Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to one half of the back of the Bermuda Bay scalloped circle to attach to the left side flap of the gate fold card. For the other scalloped circle, I attached it to the left side with adhesive, repeating the process but on the opposite half of the circle and making sure that it lines up behind the front circle. I added the hearts to the front of the card so that it overlaps the front circle, using Mini Stampin' Dimensionals. This helps create a "latch" to keep the card closed. To decorate the donkey on the inside of the card, I added the party hat and gifts with adhesive. For a touch of bling, I added Basic Rhinestones to the front panels to finish off the design. I love that this card design provides a 'surprise" on the inside for the person receiving the card.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that my card design will help inspire you to create your own wonderful cards to send to the people you care about. There are so many wonderful products to choose from to help create your own unique designs.

Now it's time to visit Elaine's blog and see what she has created this month. Just click on the Next button below to visit her blog or use the Roll Call List below to find your way. We would love it if you would leave us a comment and let us know what you enjoyed about our projects. I hope you enjoy the rest of our blog hop.

Roll Call List

Jan Clothier - NZ

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Cheryll Miller - AU

Danielle Kassing - NL

Satomi Wellard

Aurélie Fabre - FR

Mikaela Titheridge - UK

Elaine de Montmorency - CA

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert - US

Teri West - US

Cheryl Hamilton - US

If you live in the U.S. and do not have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, please contact me and I would be happy to help you with your creative projects. You may also visit my Online Store to place your order and have it shipped to you. Remember, you have until February 28th to take advantage of Sale-a-bration to earn exclusive products for free with a qualifying order.

Until Next Time

Happy Stamping,

Tricia Butts
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Like What You See? Visit My Online Store Here

Visit My Facebook Business Page for Updates & Ideas

Click here to Contact Me

Craft Away The Winter Blues

With Products From The January-June 2021 Mini Catalog

Click Below To Visit My Online Store

Earn Free Exclusive Product

During Sale-a-bration

Click Below To Visit My Online Store

Available For A Limited Time

The Hey Chick & Hey Birthday Chick Bundles

Click Below To View Them In My Online Store