Sharing the love ...

More with Swirly Bird! ...

 

As promised, I'm back to share a few more projects featuring the Swirly Bird Bundle ...

 

Photopolymer - #142363, $46.75

 

First, we have a kite ...

 

Then it's a vine of flowers ...

 

And then a sailboat ...

 

Are you wondering where I got these card designs?

Well, I'll be the first to admit that many of the cards I make were originally designed by someone else.  In this case, my thanks go out to Stampin' Up!'s own artists, as well as fellow demonstrators Ilina Crouse and Aly Schilling, for their card designs.

Because there are so many great designs out there (more than I could ever make!), I figure why should I "reinvent the wheel?"  And so, I'm a great fan of CASEing (Copy And Share Everything), as it's called... but I'll have to save that topic for another post!

Meanwhile, there are just a few days left to take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s Bonus Days.  Don't miss your chance to earn your coupons in July to spend with me in August ...

Order $50 or more by July 28, 2016, using Hostess Code X2V96E6G and receive a FREE gift from me.

  Gifts are mailed at the end of the month.  Limit one per person.

 

BUNDLE & SAVE! Swirly Bird ...

 

What's better than getting one fabulous product?  How about combining two fabulous products for a 10% discount!  And you can do just that when you buy select stamps and coordinating accessories together.

There are twenty such bundles in the new 2016-2017 Annual Catalog (Click HERE to view them all!), but today let's take a closer look at the Swirly Bird Bundle ...

 

Photopolymer - #142363, $46.75

 

Now, don't let the name Swirly Bird fool you.  It's so much more than just swirling birds (although I have nothing against birds and all bird lovers out there!).  There are also boats and kites to be made, to name a few!

Mix and match all of the fun images and elements in this Two-Step Stampin' set to bring personality to your projects.  And paired in this bundle with the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies, there's even more creative potential!

Here are a few project ideas from Stampin' Up!'s artists featuring the Swirly Bird Bundle ...

 

Labeler Alphabet, Swirly Bird, and Thoughtful Banners Stamp Sets; Basic Black, Peekaboo Peach, Smokey Slate, and Whisper White Cardstock; 2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack; Watercolor Paper; Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad^®; Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Peekaboo Peach, Pumpkin Pie, and Smokey Slate Classic Stampin’ Pads; Emerald Envy 3/8" Ruched Ribbon; Whisper White Thick Baker’s Twine; Linen Thread; Brights Sequin Assortment; Stampin’ Dimensionals^®; Aqua Painters®; Big Shot™; Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies; Duet Banner and Scalloped Tag Topper Punches

 

And here's my take on one of the projects pictured in the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog (page 152), mine with a sentiment from the Watercolor Wishes Card Kit exclusive stamp set.  This was a recent Hostess Club project, too! ...

 

So there you have it, another versatile bundle from Stampin' Up!  I've got a few other cards made with the Swirly Bird Bundle to share next time so you'll want to stay tuned for that.

Meanwhile, contact me at patricia.drybala@gmail.com for personal assistance with your order or shop online today! ...

Order $50 or more by July 28, 2016, using Hostess Code X2V96E6G and receive a FREE gift from me.

  Gifts are mailed at the end of the month.  Limit one per person.

 

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PRODUCT SUITE! Fruit Stand ...

Would you like to take the guesswork out of selecting matching paper, ink, embellishments, and more for your papercrafting projects?  If so, then Stampin' Up!'s suites of coordinating products are a perfect choice for you!

 

 

There are fourteen such suites in the new 2016-2017 Annual Catalog (Click HERE to view them all!), but today let's take a closer look at the Fruit Stand Product Suite ...

 

Naturally, it all starts with this stamp set to watercolor or stamp some delicious fruit to send to a friend ...

Fresh Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set - #141770, $27

 

And there's no card without cardstock ...

Fruit Stand Cardstock Pack - #141661, $8

 

Add double sided patterned paper for even more creative options ...

 

Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper - #141660, $11

 

And some ribbon and trim is the icing on the cake ...

 

Flirty Flamingo 3/8" Ruched Ribbon - #141426, $8

 

 

 

Peekaboo Peach 3/8" Ruched Ribbon - #141427, $8

 

 

 

Cucumber Crush 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon - #141429, $8

 

 

 

Cucumber Crush Thick Baker's Twine - #141662, $3.50

 

 

 

Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine - #141688, $3.50

 

 

 

 

You can’t go wrong with fresh fruit any time of the year, but now is an especially good time to get everything in the Fruit Stand Product Suite.  You'll have oodles of coordinating product to create with AND you'll earn at least one Bonus Days coupon, too!

 

Contact me at patricia.drybala@gmail.com for personal assistance with your order or shop online today! ...

Order $50 or more by July 28, 2016, using Hostess Code X2V96E6G and receive a FREE gift from me.

  Gifts are mailed at the end of the month.  Limit one per person.

 

P.S. Did you see the magic card in my last post?  It's another Fresh Fruit project.  Check it out HERE!

 

Happy Wonderful Christmas! ...

 

Fall may have just begun, but Christmas will be here before you know it.  That being said, it's not too early to start making your Christmas cards.  Need a little inspiration? ...

Here's another card we made at my September Hostess Club, this one featuring yet another Photopolymer stamp set, Wondrous Wreath (gotta love those completely clear stamps!), along with the Floral Frames Collection Framelits which are a current Weekly Deal (ending Monday, October 5th) ...

 

Here's what you'll need to make this card yourself ...

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

 

 

Click on any of the products above to visit my online store where you can shop for these or any other currently available Stampin' Up! product.  Or if you'd prefer, contact me for personal assistance.

 

World Cardmaking Day! ...

 

Since today was World Cardmaking Day, it only seemed natural to make a few cards.  And lucky for me, I had several extra "kits" left from my September Hostess Club.

Here's a card* we did at club featuring the Sheltering Tree Stamp Set, even stamping the inside ...

 

*Design CASE'd from fellow demonstrator Michelle Last

Here's what you'll need to make this card yourself ...

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

 

 

Click on any of the products above to visit my online store where you can shop for these or any other currently available Stampin' Up! product.  Or contact me for personal assistance, if you'd prefer.  I'm always happy to help!

 

Lotus Blossom thank you ...

 

Here's a quick thank you card using Lotus Blossom ...

 

Does this layout look familiar?  Well, it should.  It's simply a repeat of my very first hand-stamped card that I recently shared here, but with the blooms of the flower "fussy" cut with Paper Snips and popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals for some added interest.  You could easily make a bunch of these in a variety of colors, then add an appropriate sentiment as needed.  Now that's simple and sweet!

Be inspired! ...

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

 

"I Dig You" stamp set for March ...

This month's "Stamp Set of the Month" kit features the "I Dig You" stamp set (page 93 of 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog), and the "Neutral Brads" accessory (page 199) ...

Order the March "Stamp Set of the Month" bundle of your choice from the selections below and receive a kit containing all of the pre-cut consumable supplies needed to make six of the card design shown above for FREE! ...

 

March Stamp Set of the Month WOOD Bundle

$34.90 plus Shipping & Tax

(Includes order for I Dig You Stamp Set in wood mount

and one package of Neutral Brads plus FREE kit)

 

March Stamp Set of the Month CLEAR Bundle

$26.90 plus Shipping & Tax

(Includes order for I Dig You Stamp Set in clear mount

and one package of Neutral Brads plus FREE kit)

 

Additionally, you'll get a file e-mailed to you that contains step-by-step instructions for this card design along with three BONUS designs using the featured stamp set (Note: Supply lists are included for bonus designs, but instructions are not).

Want more pre-cut pieces?  No problem!  Additional quantities can be purchased in increments of six cards for $6 plus Shipping when purchased with your "bundle."

Already have the featured stamp set or accessory?  Again, no problem!  Simply order any stamp set and/or accessory of equal or greater value to the featured items and still get the FREE kit and instruction/inspiration file.

What else will you need?  Here's the list for this month's card ...

• Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
• Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker ($3.50)
• Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker ($3.50)
• Pacific Point Stampin' Write Marker ($3.50)
• Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker ($3.50)
  
• Paper-Piercing Tool ($3.50)
  
• Mat Pack ($9.95)
  
• Bone Folder ($6.95)
• SNAIL Adhesive or SNAIL Refill ($6.95 or $4.50)
• Stampin' Dimensionals ($3.95)
• Medium Whisper White Envelopes ($6.50/40)

 And since it's still "Sale-A-Bration," earn free product for every $50 in catalog product purchased; that's more FREE stuff for YOU!

Contact me at padrybala@fuse.net by March 15^th to order your Stamp Set of the Month “bundle.”  Then expect your kit to be on its way to you by the end of the month.

And stay tuned to www.stampedsentiments.com for the next "Stamp Set of the Month" kit, providing you with crisp, new ideas that are sure to inspire your creativity.

These kits are offered by Patricia Alexander Drybala, Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator, and are available to U.S. residents only.

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2012 Sale-A-Bration - Projects here (thru Mar 31st!)

2012 Occasions Mini - Projects here (thru Apr 30th!)

The Stamped Sentiments Store - Shop here

Clearance Rack - Shop here

My Online Store - Shop here

My Current Specials - View here

My Current Events - View here

Book a Workshop - Info here

My "All 4 Stamps" Team - Join here

"Raining Flowers" stamp set for August ...

This month's "Stamp Set of the Month" Kit features another brand new stamp set from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog called "Raining Flowers" (page 111 ) and the returning "Basic Pearls Jewels" Accessory (page 198)! ...

Order the August "Stamp Set of the Month"  Bundle of your choice from the selections below and receive a kit containing all of the pre-cut consumable supplies needed to make six of the card design shown above for FREE! ...

August Stamp Set of the Month WOOD Bundle

$44.90 plus Shipping & Tax

(Includes order for "Raining Flowers" Stamp Set in wood mount

and one package of Basic Pearls Jewels plus FREE kit)

August Stamp Set of the Month CLEAR Bundle

$33.90 plus Shipping & Tax

(Includes order for "Raining Flowers" Stamp Set in clear mount

and one package of Basic Pearls Jewels plus FREE kit)

Additionally, you'll get a file e-mailed to you that contains step-by-step instructions for this card design along with three BONUS designs using the featured stamp set (Note: Supply lists are included for bonus designs, but instructions are not).

Want more pre-cut pieces?  No problem!  Additional quantities can be purchased in increments of six cards for $6 plus Shipping when purchased with your "bundle."

Already have the featured stamp set or accessory?  Again, no problem!  Simply order any stamp set and/or accessory of equal or greater value to the featured items and still get the FREE kit and instruction/inspiration file.

What else will you need?  Here's the list for this month's card ...

• Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
  
• Concord Crush Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
  
• Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
  
• Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
  
• Paper Snips ($9.95)
  
• Bone Folder ($6.95)
  
• SNAIL Adhesive or SNAIL Refill ($6.95 or $4.50)
  
• Stampin' Dimensionals ($3.95)
  
• Medium Whisper White Envelopes ($6.50/40)
  

Contact me at padrybala@fuse.net by August 12^th to order your Stamp Set of the Month “bundle.”  Then expect your kit to be on its way to you by the end of the month.

And stay tuned to www.stampedsentiments.com for the next "Stamp Set of the Month" Kit, providing you with crisp, new ideas that are sure to inspire your creativity.

These kits are offered by Patricia Alexander Drybala, Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator, and are available to U.S. residents only.

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New 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog - View here

Summer Mini Catalog - Projects here (only thru August 31th!)

Special "Grab Bags" - Details here (only while supplies last!)

The Stamped Sentiments Store - Now open here

Book a Workshop - Info here (new hostess benefits program!)

My Digital Studio - Info here

Clearance Rack - Shop here

My Online Store - Shop here

My Current Specials - View here

My Current Events - View here

My "All 4 Stamps" Team - Join here

More "Awash With Flowers" ...

As promised, here's a card of my own design using the Awash With Flowers Stamp Set.  But it's not just one card, it's a set of four!  I purposely left them without a sentiment so they could be used for any Spring occasion ...

Stamps:  Awash With Flowers

Paper:  Cardstock - Regal Rose, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Whisper White; Designer Series Paper - Brights Paper Stack

Ink:  Classic - Early Espresso, Regal Rose, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Tools & Accessories:  Punches - Eyelet Border, 2-1/2" Circle Extra-Large; Adhesive - SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Awash With Flowers is one of Stampin' Up!'s two-step stamps.  Two-step stampin' is a simple technique.  Here's all you do ...

1. Stamp the base image.
2. Position and stamp the overlay image.

 

OR 

1. Stamp base image in VersaMark ink on any neutral cardstock.  Sponge Stampin' Pastels over solid image.
2. Stamp overlay image in VersaMark ink over solid image.  Sponge pastels in a darker coordinating color, or even the same color, over the second stamped image.

 

OR

1. Color directly on the solid stamp image with a Watercolor Wonder Crayon.
2. Spritz the stamp with water.
3. Stamp the image on cardstock or watercolor paper.  Wait for base image to dry, and stamp overlay image with coordinating color of ink.

 

Quick Tips:

• Use lighter ink for the base image and darker ink for the overlay image.
• Re-stamp the image one or more times without re-inking the stamp to get several shades of color from a single ink pad.
  

 

"Awash With Flowers" can be found on page 99 of the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and is available in both wood mount (item #117062) and clear mount (item #120549).  Visit my online store to purchase yours or contact me at padrybala@fuse.net for personal assistance with your order.

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Special "Grab Bags" - Details here (only while supplies last!)

May 2011 Monthly Card Kit - Order here (only thru May 12th!)

Summer Mini Catalog - Download here (only thru August 31th!)

The Stamped Sentiments Store - Now open here

2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog - Download here 

Book a Workshop - Info here

My Digital Studio - Info here

Clearance Rack - Shop here

My Online Store - Shop here

My Current Specials - View here

My Current Events - View here

My "All 4 Stamps" Team - Join here