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Friday, January 19, 2024

Delightful Floral DSP and Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle

 Hello!! I have a beautiful card for you today using an online exclusive and a brand new bundle. The paper is called Delightful Floral and is available online. The stamp set is called Heartfelt Hexagon and has a coordinating punch called Heartfelt Hexagon punch (love how that works out). You can purchase them as a bundle and save 10%.


The colors on this card are so fun. Parakeet Party, Berry Burst and Pool Party just make that paper pop! This is a top fold card. The Pool Party layer is embossed with the Painted Texture embossing folder which gives it some texture. The ribbon is from the Duo Combo pack and is Parakeet Party. My favorite thing: the punch is sized perfectly to punch out the label. I like to stamp first and then punch. 


Here is the video link  showing how I made this card.

Cutting Instructions:
Card Base: 4 1/4" x 11" scored at 5 1/2"
Berry Burst cardstock: 4" x 5 1/4" & 3 x 4 1/4"
Pool Party cardstock: 3 3/4" x 5"
Delightful Floral DSP: 2 3/4" x 4"
Basic White for label and liner inside card

Thanks for stopping by. Let me know if you need anything or have any questions. I am here to serve you.

Until next time,

Mary Lou, your independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Hello There Fun Fold Card

Today's card features the pretty Meandering Meadow Designer Series Paper and Petal Park stamps and punch. It is also a fun fold card.  The paper is an online exclusive so that's why you haven't noticed it in a catalog. Remember to shop my online store to get the best shopping experience and not miss out on products. Did you know it's Sale-a-bration time? January and February with every $50+ order, you get to choose FREE items. 


The color combo on this one is some of my favorite colors. Orchid Oasis and Fresh Fressia bring out the beautiful details in the paper. The panel the sentiment is on is the 'B' side of the paper. You can't see the sparkle on the flowers but I brushed them with Wink of Stella. In person, they shimmer. 

Cutting instructions:
Card Base: 5/ 12" x 6 1/2", score on long side at 4 1/4"
Fresh Freesia layer for left side: 2" x 5 1/4"; for flap: 3 1/4" x 3 3/4", scored at 1/2" on long side
Designer Series Paper: for left side: 1 7/8" x 5 1/8", for flap: 3" x 3"
You'll need a scrap of Orchid Oasis and basic White to die cut the label


Here is the inside of the card to remind you to be sure and adhere the front flap to the inside liner BEFORE sticking it all down! I burnish the fold on the Fresh Freesia piece so it fits nicely against the edge of the Basic White liner. You can also see that the front label hangs off to the left on that flap. Do Not put your adhesive all the way to the edge or it will stick the flap and you can't open your card. 


Be sure when you stamp the inside verse that you make sure it's hidden behind that front flap. It can't be too high or it will show when your card is closed.


I used a dark green side for the front flap on this card. It is more dramatic and I think I like it better. There are lots of combinations with the Meandering Meadow DSP.

If you would like to see how I made this card, here is the Link to the video I did. It's over on my You Tube Channel. Be sure and subscribe to my channel to get notifications when I do a video.

That's all I have for you today. Thanks for stopping by.

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Have questions? Need help? Just email me. 

Until next time,

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator


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Product List
Very Best Occasions Cling Stamp Set (English)
$25.00
Softly Sophisticated Bundle (English)
$23.75
Petal Park Photopolymer Stamp Set
$23.00
Petal Park Bundle (English)
$37.75
Petal Park Builder Punch
$22.00
Meandering Meadows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Countryside Corners Dies
$28.00
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
2022–2024 In Color Pearls
$7.00
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Watercolor Melon Little Hello Card

Hello, friends! Thanks for stopping by. I have a pretty card for you today using brand new FREE merchandise. Who doesn't love new?


Thursday, Jan. 4, was an exciting day for Stampin' Up! enthusiasts: a brand new catalog released! Plus it's time for Sale-a-bration. What is that, you ask? You earn FREE products with each $50 order. Win, win.

This card uses one of the new stamp sets that is free with $50+ order. It is called Watercolor Melon. I love the color combo on this card-Poppy Parade and Lemon-Lime Twist. The pretty plaid paper is called Glorious Gingham DSP. I stamped the watermelon in Mossy Meadow.


The stamp set is photopolymer. The slices of watermelon have two stamps, one for the meat of the watermelon and one for the rind plus seeds. It is a very realistic look, don't you think?

Here is the link for the video that shows how I made this card.


Cutting Instructions:
Card Base is cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and scored at 4 1/4"
Poppy Parade layer is cut 4 x 5 1/4"
Glorious Gingham DSP is cut 3 3/4" x 5"
Basic White layer is cut 3 x 3 3/4"
Note: be careful when you are stamping to orient the panel the direction you want the card to go. I intended to make a portrait card but I stamped the panel in the wrong direction and had to make this card landscape. Oops!

Here are the supplies I used to make this card:

Product List
Watercolor Melon Photopolymer Stamp Set
$18.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$10.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.50
Modern Oval Punch
$22.00
Matte Black Dots
$7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Paper Trimmer
$26.00

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Brand New Catalog is now Live!

Stampin' Up!'s brand new catalog went live today, Jan. 4, 2024. The Jan-April Mini Catalog is full of beautiful products. My favorite suite of products is the Bee Mine collection. You can find it on page 8. Download this catalog and flip through it. If you don't have a demonstrator and would like a paper copy of this catalog, please email me. Click HERE to to get my email address. 

Now let's get down to business and let me tell you about this card. This card makes me happy! The Bee Mine photopolymer stamp set has 24 stamps so using them takes a lot of steps. There are 3 different set of eyes! The body and wings are two-step stamping. Check out my video over on my You Tube channel to see how to make this card. 

In case you were wondering, the Square Pillow box is part of the suite. They would make cute gifts for any time of the year. 


Cutting Details:
Card Base is cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Poppy Parade layer is cut 4" x 5 1/4"
Designer Series Paper is cut: 3 1/4" x 3 3/4" and 1 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Balmy Blue is cut 1" x 3 3/4"

Thanks for stopping by!
Check out the new kits that were released today. They are super cute, of course. 

Here is the list of supplies I used:

Product List
Bee Mine Suite Collection (English)
$75.00
Bee My Valentine Bundle (English)
$38.50
Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$21.00
Bee Builder Punch
$22.00
Bee Mine 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Paper Trimmer
$26.00