Humming Along with lovely Flowers, too

Hummingbirds and Flowers

A perfect match!!

The stamp set called Humming Along in the new Occasions catalog is just so pretty. It can be purchased individually or as a bundle with the Hummingbird Framelits Dies. When I got home from On Stage, I HAD to make the two sample cards featured on page 36. Mine aren't exact but they are still so pretty.

I used Brusho Crystals to make the hummingbird. There is a learning curve using them but for my first attempt, it looks pretty nice. 

Here's one I designed:

Are you wondering what is that Designer Series Paper? It is from the Needlepoint Nook DSP on page 39 of the Occasions catalog. The checked DSP is Gingham Gala. I know, you probably wouldn't have mixed these two but they were laying on my stamping table together like that. I walked away and the next day when I came back, it just looked right so I went with it. So, what do you think?

Would you like to have this bundle? How about getting it with a 20% discount? Join my team of Bright Star Stampers and you can add this to your Starter Kit. During Sale-A-Bration you can choose $175 in products for only $99! Plus you get free shipping. There is no obligation to sell anything. Need more details? Let's talk. 

That's all for today! Thanks so much for stopping by. 

Until next time,

Mary Lou

Here is the list of supplies I used for the card:

Product List

Pineapple Punch 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146971]

Needlepoint Nook 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148807]

Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148554]

Granny Apple Green 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon

[146920]

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

[148561]

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

Humming Along Cling Bundle

[150621]

Hummingbird Framelits Dies

[148538]

Big Shot

[143263]

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

[130658]

Amazing Life

How pretty is Amazing Life paired with Gingham Gala!

The new Rectangle Stitched Framelit Dies add interesting detail to the elements of the card. You can't see it in this picture so let me give you a close up:

Can you see it now? The stitching along the piece of Grapefruit Grove Designer Series Paper and each of the Whisper White rectangles. 

I used all the colors in the Gingham Gala DSP to make this card to show that it works no matter what color you use.

Balmy Blue would be a great color for a guy, don't you think? Not too feminine even with the little Baker's twine bow. I need to straighten that bow and take a new picture. Love the little sparkle that those Gingham Gala sequins add. Not sure I really like the color for the cake. I used Stampin' blends to color the word 'Cake' and the cake.

 This card uses Highland Heather, my favorite color. 

How about Daffodil Delight? It's bright and happy!

Lemon Lime Twist is the fifth color. I hope this color stays when the new catalog comes out. It is a great color of green.

Such a great stamp bundle.

Sale-A-Bration is in full swing. Earn free products with order of $50 and more. Great time to stock up or get that stamp you've had your eye on. Need a catalog? Email me and I will be happy to send you one.

Join My Team. It's the best time to get a great deal.

Thanks for stopping by. If you want to see products I used for my cards, scroll to the bottom of this post. If you would like order, just click on the picture and it should take you directly to my online store. 

Until next time,

Mary Lou

Your independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

  

Product List

Amazing Life Photopolymer Bundle

[150624]

Amazing Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148750]

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

[148551]

Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148554]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119683]

Twine Baker's Whisper White

[124262]

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144045]

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[148544]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

It was Meant to Be

I am so excited to be part of Kylie's Demonstrator Blog Hop this month.

Today I am featuring a new stamp set out of the new Occasions catalog called Meant to Be!

This is a gorgeous new set with a Valentine theme

Meant To Be bundle  includes Meant to Be stamp set and Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies.

 This stamp set is perfect for Valentine cards but it can also be used for birthday. For instance, this card says "You make me happy" on the front so it's what you put on the inside that would make it a Valentine  card or whatever purpose you need. 

I used the Happy Valentine's Day for the inside but for my class I am going to offer Happy Birthday or Happy Mother's Day. 

Cardstock colors used are Lovely Lipstick, Powder Pink and Whisper White. 
Ink colors are Balmy Blue and Lovely Lipstick

I cut a heart out of the All My Love Designer Series Paper with one of the heart framelits and layered it under the pretty outline heart. 

Did you notice the heart border? First I tried using just the outline shape but it was a bit boring so I started adding back some of the hearts randomly and I really love the look now. There are so many possibilities with these framelits.

Totally different look using the same bundle of products.

For the gold foil paper I used the new Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions embossing folder. Wow!! What detail and texture it adds. Then I cut it out with one of the heart framelits. You'll notice the white heart is stamped then cut out in two pieces. I popped the middle up with Stampin' Dimensionals. 

The piece of Designer Series Paper is from the All My Love DSP. 

Cardstock used Whisper White and Gold Foil Paper.

Ink Colors used were Balmy Blue and Lovely Lipstick

The Whisper White Flax Ribbon adds beautiful detail and is so easy to work with. It is 5/8" wide but for this card I pulled it apart for a lighter look. The 1/4" Flirty Flamingo ribbon is the from the All My Love Ribbon combo pack.

This bundle would qualify for a free product during Sale-A-Bration. 
For every $50 you spend, you get free product. 

Interested in learning more about getting a discount on your order? NOW is the time to join my team. You get $175 worth of Stampin' Up! products for only $99, that is $50 more free product that usual. 
You could purchase the products to make these projects for your starter kit, it's up to you. You are under NO obligation to sell, have workshops or do anything except enjoy your 20% discount. 
Need more info? Email me or check it out here: My Team

Thanks for stopping by. 

Until next time,

Mary Lou

Upcoming Event

Stamp-A-Stack

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

We'll be making this card in my next event.

Mark your calendar so you won't forget: January 29. It's a Tuesday! I will have two seatings: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. It's at my house unless I need more room.  I'll keep you posted on that. 

Cost to make 6 cards: $18

Stamp-a-Stack means you will make 2 of each. I will have 3 cards so you will make 6 cards for your class fee. Extra cards will be available for $2 each. I will have a Valentine card that can be a birthday card with a change of sentiment and two any occasion, probably birthday, cards.  

Deadline is January 24. Email me.

The new Occasions catalog goes live to my customers on January 3!!! 

You should have received a new catalog, if you did not, please let me know. Aren't the new products just beautiful? We'll be using them over the next few months.

Sale-A-Bration will be in full force by the time of this class. That means for every $50 you spend, you get FREE products. That brochure should have arrived in your mail box, too. If not, I have extras, just ask.  
The card I featured uses new products!! The Gingham Gala suite of products is stunning. I used it to create this card that we will make. The Designer Series Paper is free with a $50 or more purchase. 

NOW is the time to join my team!!
During Sale-a-Bration you have two options for joining that you don't have ANY other time of the year. 

You choose your starter kit when you join my team. There are 2 options during Sale-a-Bration. 
You may pick $175 worth of Stampin' Up! products for $99!! That is $50 more than usual. 
The Second Option includes the exclusive Craft & Carry Tote. This Option includes $175 in products plus tote for $129! 
You are under NO obligation to sell anything or to even go any further than purchasing the starter kit. 
Contact me today and let's get this party started. 

Thanks for stopping by. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. 

Until next time,

Mary Lou