Storage Solution for Greeting Cards

Hi dear friends!

I hope you are having a wonderful week! Today I a tip that will help you store your beautiful greeting cards.

This is what you will need.

• Project Life Album #135293 or 139655
• Cellophane bags #102210
• Hole Punch
• Greeting cards.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Spring Cards!

Hello dear stampers!

I hope you have been enjoying this wonderful weather! Last Saturday I hosted a Stampin Up workshop and I want to share with you the project we made.

This one is using the stamp set Birthday Blooms #140655
Card stock is from the new in colors 2016-2018 collection Flirty flamingo and Emerald Envy
Designer Series Paper is Playful Palatte paper stack #141657

Isn't it just beautiful! we watercolor the flowers with the coordinating ink colors.

 We also made this fun shaker card, for this card we used Dapper Denim and Whisper White Card Stock, the stamp set Love you Lots #141801, and the new sprinkles punch #141472

This is a very easy and fun card sure to please the receiver!

And for the third card we used;  Peekaboo Peach and Very Vanilla Card Stock, Designer Series Paper Playful Palatte paper stack #141657, The Thoughtful Banners Stamp set and the coordinating Duet Banner Punch Bundle #142330. The Botanical Builder Framelits, the Bold Butterfly Framelits,

We also got a surprise treat from Yoli Gonzalez, a very talented crafter and a new Stamping Up demonstrator! Congratulations Yoli and thank you very much for this lovely treat!

If you have any questions about this projects please let me know.

Thanks and happy crafting!

Pop Stand Card

Hello dear crafters!

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you are having a wonderful week!

Today I am going to share with you a very interesting card. I have not seen a card like this before. I was inspired by something I saw at the store while shopping earlier this week when I was enjoying a short vacation.

I think this is a very unique card and it is not very hard to make. I hope you will try it.

 The supplies I used for this card are from the new 2016-2017 Stampin' Up! Catalog.
You can order this products through a demonstrator like myself. I would be delighted to be your Stampin Up demonstrator and would appreciate your business. Please contact me at mefennelly@yahoo.com

• Card Stock: Peekaboo Peach #141417, Emerald Envy #141415, Sweet Sugarplum #141418 and Very Vanilla #101650

• In pad Peekaboo Peach #141398

• Designer Series Paper Stack Playful Palette #141657

• Thoughtful Banner Stamp set and Duet Banner Punch Bundle #142330

• Botanical Builder Framelits #140625

• Snail Adhesive #104332

• Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

• Mini Glue Dots #103683

• Rubber band approximately 1" long

Directions:

• For the base cut your card stock at 8.5" x 7" 
• on the 8.5" side score at 4.25"
• on the 7" side score .75" on each side then make a small mark at the 3.5" mark on the top and on the bottom.
• Fold the card in half at the scored line and then snipe on an angle on both sides
• Open the card and score from the 3.5" mark to the intersection between the center score line and the side score line. Do this on both sides of the card and on the top and the bottom of the card.
• Using a hole punch, punch a hole 1" from the bottom between the outer edge of the card and the side score line on the right and the left side.
• Make a diagonal cut from the outer edge of the card to the punched hole on both sides
• Fold the side score lines inwards and then insert the rubber band on each side.
• Decorate card as desired.

Click on the picture for the video tutorial.

Retiring List.

Hello dear crafters,

Sadly some Stampin' Up! products are retiring. Get them before they are gone! This is your last chance. Some products ared discounted up to 50%.

Please click below for a complete list. If you would like to get any of this products or any other Stampin' Up products please contact me and I will be happy to help you.
Retiring products

A Nice Cuppa - Tea Cup Pop Up Card

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Welcome and thank you for visiting  my Blog. Today I have a very special Pop Up card for you using the tea cups from the Cups and Kettles framelits dies and A Nice Cuppa Stamp Set and for the first time I am offering a kit to make this cards.  This kit will make it much easier for you to make this card. You can also choose the colors of your kit from the 2015-2016 in color collection. I'll have more information on the kit down below. (The kit will not be available after 06/01/16 since the set will be retired)

This card is perfect for any occasion, Mother's day, birthdays and even get well card.

These are the supplies I used:

A Nice Cuppa stamp set #140683

Cups and Kettles framelits dies #140624 or Bundle & save 15% #141074

Teeny Tiny wises Stamp Set #128748

White Tea Lace Paper Doilies #129399

Dotted Lace Trim Cucumber Crush #138423

Card Stock: Mint Macaron, Whisper White and Cucumber Crush

Punches: Large Oval #119855, Itty Bitty Accents #133787, Note Tag #135860

Stampin Pierce Mat #126199

Embossing Folders: Elegant Dots #138287, Woodgrain #127821

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Clear #141897 Gold #141898

This is the video tutorial

Measurements: 

Base card 8.5" x 5.5"

Inside layer 8 1/4" x 5 1/4"

To create the Pop up place the inside layer folded in half with folded side inwards. All the vertical cuts will be to 1". The horizontal cuts are at 1.5", 2", 3" & 3.5".

(The kit will not be available after 06/01/16 since the set will be retired)

Kit information:
Color choices:
Mint Macaron with Cucumber Crush
Tip Top Taupe with Delightful Dijon
Mint Macaron with Watermelon Wonder

The kit includes:
4 - 8.5" x 5.5" card stock (base)
4 - 8" x 5 1/4" Whisper White card stock ( for inside of the card)
4 - White Tea Lace Paper Doilies
4- 8" Dotted Lace Trim
Diet cuts and punch elements

You will need to provide your own adhesive, stamp sentiment for the front of the card, versamark ink, gold embossing powder, Wink of stella clear and gold, and embossing folders for the front of your card and the tea cup elements. (embossing is optional and you can use any embossing folders you have).

The cost of the kit is $20 and it includes shipping and handling.

To order your kit please click on the email button on the top left hand corner and send me your request and any questions you might have.  I accept Paypal.

Chalk Marker Stamping

Hello dear crafting friends,

Thank you for joining me today,  I love to learn new techniques, polish up on old favorites, and be inspired by the creativity of designers from around the crafting world, and today I am going to share with you a new technique using chalk markers.

Look at this beautiful bright almost florescent card isn't it beautiful? 

This is using the Swallowtail Stamp.

This other one is using the Flower Patch Stamp set.

I used the new chalk markers from Chalk Ola, they come in 5.5 mm and 15mm, I used the 15mm, because of their large tip they work great for this project.

Supply list:

Swallowtail Stamp #129216
Flower Patch stamp set #134207
So Saffron card stock #105118

Measurements:
Card base 11" x 4 1/4"
Basic Black Card Stock 5 1/4" x 4"

Here is the video tutorial.

The Chalk Ola markers are available at Amazon and the wonderful folks at Chalk Ola are offering all my viewers a 20% discount on the New 15mm  and the 5.5 mm Chalk Markers - I have added a 20% discount code below!! so please check them out and take advantage of this limited time offer.

15mm Markers- http://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Chalk-Markers-Teachers-Chalkboard/dp/B0112OP7BY

20% Off on Amazon - Use Code -> CHK20OFF

6mm Pens - http://www.amazon.com/Chalk-Markers-Chalkboard-Window-Whiteboards/dp/B00PM473TK

Amazon UK Link - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chalk-Pens-markers-Chalkboard-Whiteboard/dp/B00VVOWCSC

20% Off on Amazon - Use Code -> CHALK20A

Valentine's Wish

Hello dear friends,

Today I want to wish you a great Valentine's Day. I hope you day is filled with many wonderful handmade cards and gifts and of course a lot of love!

I would like to share some of the cards I made to send to my love ones.

This one is using the Sheltering Tree Stamp Set #137163

 On this one I used the Sky is the Limit Stamp Set from the Sale-a-bration Catalog

it's free with a $50 purchase. #141282

One these two I used the Bloomin'Love stamp set #140643 and the coordinating Bloomin' Heart Thinlit Die #140621

Happy Valentine's Day!