This Birthday Piggy

 

This fun fold card is so easy to make. The stamp set is in the Annual Catalog on page 55. It's listed in the section for Kids and Baby but I'm pretty sure adults would smile if they got a card made with this stamp set. My daughter-in-law loves pigs so she would love this card.

Item Number: 159107

I have included a list of supplies for this card at the bottom of this email. If you like videos, here is my You Tube video 

Here is the before picture of this card. Looks like a mess, doesn't it? 

Here are the instructions:

• Cut desired color of cardstock 4 1/4" x 7 1/2". Cut off a piece 2" x 4 1/4" from the leftover piece that you just cut. This will be the bottom of the card front.
• Cut desired Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces at 1 3/4" x 4", these are the top and bottom pieces for the front. 
• Center Panel: basic White cardstock: cut 2 1/4" x 3 3/4" and for inside liner cut a piece 2 1/2" x 4". I used 2022-24 In Color Glimmer paper for the mat under the Basic white layer, cut                2 1/2" x 4". 
• Stamp center panel and color with Stampin' Blends before adhering to Glimmer Paper. Adhere DSP to top flap and bottom piece of cardstock. Refer to video to see how to assemble card front. The liner is hidden under the center panel. 
• Stamp inside sentiment and embellish with Fun Flowers Resin Shapes.

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed this cute card. Leave a comment!

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See you next time,

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

tams# 74028

Product List

159107

$23.00

159261

$9.25

159253

$12.00

159246

$12.00

159210

$8.00

132708

$6.00

152392

$25.00

152813

$8.00

159220

$9.00

159276

$10.25

155519

$9.00

155520

$9.00

154902

$9.00

154882

$9.00

154843

$9.00

154883

$9.00

159123

$8.00

July's Stampin' Inspiration!

 

Your Stampin' Inspiration is Here!

My monthly card class was yesterday (Tuesday, July 26). It was a small group but if you missed it, you missed a really good time. Lots of stamping, talking, enjoying being creative together and going home with 5 pretty cards that were ready to send. My card classes are designed to be a variety of techniques, fun folds, and learning to use products so you can go home and make more cards or projects. I provide the card kits and you get to use my stamps and inks. You bring your own adhesives, scissors, and other favorite crafting tools. If you don't have any, I can help with that! I have adhesives on hand for purchase and we can work up an order for other tools. You really should come next month. It's scheduled already for Thursday, August 25. If you aren't on my email list, please sign up! That's the best way to stay in the know. Email me and I will sign you up.

Here is the first card that we made in July's Card Class. Isn't it pretty? I used the Happiness Abounds Suite of products on page 109 of the Annual catalog.

Now for some details: The card base is Fresh Freesia cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and scored at 4 /4". It is a horizontal card. I used a die from the Blossoming Happiness Dies. It has pieces that cut out completely and some that only partially cut out. You have to die cut it twice being careful to not cut off the edge. The piece of Pool Party cardstock is cut 5 1/8" x 3 7/8", just slightly smaller than the front. I applied the adhesive on the Fresh Freesia layer in the solid areas. 

The label is out of the Designer Tags Dies. The sentiment is from the Pansy Patch stamp sets. I fussy cut the flower from one of the sheets of Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper. To finish it off, I tied a bow with the Orchid Oasis Metallic Ribbon and embellished with Glossy Dots. 

This card is really pretty in person.

Here is my You Tube video that shows how I made this card.

Thanks for checking in!

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I will post the second card tomorrow that I made in the video.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Lou

tams# 73445

Product List

• Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) [158824] $49.50
• Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238] $23.00
• Pansy Patch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [154999] $25.00
• Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823] $32.00
• Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822] $12.00
• Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613] $9.25
• Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $9.25
• Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [159231] $8.25
• Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611] $8.00
• Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212] $8.00
• Orchid Oasis 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Woven Metallic Ribbon [159199] $9.00
• Glossy Dots Assortment [158827] $8.00
• Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
• Paper Snips [103579] $11.00
• Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

World Watercolor Month

 Hello, Stampers!

Just dropping by today to say Happy 4th of July! It's the birthday of the United States of America. I am so glad I was born in the USA where we are free to worship and gather without fear of retribution. This country may have its flaws but it is home to so many people who chose to come and become a citizen. The land of the free because of the brave.

Enough of that, let's talk cardmaking and crafting. Did you know it is World Watercolor month? No? Me either but Stampin' Up! does and we are making it a big deal. We have what you need to color: Pencils, paper, stamps, and more. You’ll need the basics: Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, Water Painters, and Watercolor Pencils. You can also use Classic Stampin’ Pads and Refills.

Check out this video Stampin' Up! has done for us.

Here is a list of supplies you might need:

Fluid 100 5 x 7 Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

Blender Pens

Water Painters

Remember practice makes perfect-that particularly applies to watercoloring. The nice thing about it, you can't mess it up. If you do, it's only paper, just start over.

Have fun! Show us your creations.

My Online Store is open 24/7 (all the time!)

Until next time,

Happy stampin'

Mary Lou

Your independent Stampin' Up! Demo

maryloufoster74@yahoo.com

Cell 903-348-7073

New Annual 2022-2023 Catalog is amazing!

Hello!

Hope you are doing well. I am busy with learning new things for my customers. What are you learning, you ask? I am learning to use my You Tube channel to show you how to make pretty cards, new techniques, tips and tricks, and anything else that comes along. Here is where to check it out: Bright Star You Tube Channel. Be sure and subscribe so you will get notifications when I go live. I have been uploading my monthly card class videos for a while but I am going to be doing more videos this summer using all the new goodies coming out tomorrow.

What's happening tomorrow? THE NEW JULY_DECEMBER MINI CATALOG will be available for you to shop from! Plus Sale-a-bration Round 2. Here's the front of the catalog: 

Have you seen it in person yet? If you are regular customer, you should have gotten one in the mail. If you haven't ordered from me in more than a year, I didn't automatically send one but I am more than happy to send one to you.

Do you want one?      Email me and I will drop one off or mail it.

Join me on my Facebook page for inspiration: 

https://www.facebook.com/BrightStarStampers

My Online Store is open 24/7: Click Here

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin',

Mary Lou

Contact Info: Email me at maryloufoster74@yahoo.com

Cell Phone for texting or calling: 903-348-7073