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Thursday, May 16, 2024

A Coffee Themed Card Today

Hello!

Yikes it has been two weeks since you last heard from me. Time sure does fly sometimes. I have been helping my daughter a lot and haven't been home. But I am home now and have a video and card for you.

Today's card features the Little Latte suite of products. If you know me, you know I love coffee. This suite collection was must have for me!

That designer series paper is so much fun. For my card today, I die cut out the coffee cups on that sheet that is shown in the picture. The cup and some designs for the top of the coffee are in the stamp set but I thought I'd save my stampers time and use what Stampin' Up! has done for us.

Latte Love Stamps and Die bundle Item 163461

I won't hold you in suspense any longer-here is the card. I have a list of supplies I used for this card at the bottom of this post. The DSP is out of stock until June 3, 2024 but everything else is available. Those swirl dots are the perfect touch. They aren't shiny but add a small detail. I used the Thoughtful Expressions dies to die cut the labels and layered them.

Have ever spilled your coffee and made spots like these on the DSP? The ribbon is actually part of the Meandering Meadows collection but the stripe is Pecan Pie which is the color I used for the coffee spots. That little pop of Pool Party peaking out from under the front of the card is really pretty in person plus the Calypso Coral piece of the DSP. Can you see the coffee beans on that layer? And then there's the coffee cup with the pretty design on the top of the coffee. How do they do that?

Here's a better view of A Little Latte Designer Series Paper. Take a look but remember it is out of stock until June 3. Look at those swirls and spills. Plus the coffee cups have die cuts!

Here is the VIDEO I did making this card.

Cutting Instructions:

Card Base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" This is a landscape card. Cut 3/4" off the front edge

Designer Series Paper: 4" x 5 1/4", cut 3/4" off the front edge to put on the inside edge

Basic White: piece to die cut label and inside liner

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you made it all the way to the bottom of this post because I have a surprise for you. Are you signed up for my email list? SIGN UP today and stay in the know about all of my events and special offers from Stampin' Up!

Happy stampin',

Mary Lou

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Print Recipe

Product List

A Little Latte Suite Collection (English)

[163466]

$77.25

Latte Love Bundle (English)

[163461]

$46.75

A Little Latte 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163453]

$12.50

Thoughtful Expressions Dies

[162821]

$37.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Pecan Pie 3/8" (1 Cm) Center Stripe Ribbon

[162744]

$7.50

Adhesive Backed Swirl Dots

[163464]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Brand New Annual Catalog PLUS an Amazing Starter Kit Special

Exciting news today: The 2024-25 annual catalog is live! Have you seen it? Do you want a copy? Here is the link to the digital version of the catalog or click on the picture. If you prefer a paper copy, please email me and I will get one out to you.

If your shopping list is over $150, you might want to consider the starter kit special for the month of May. Stampin' Up! has sweetened the deal. New demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:

2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" (21.6 x 27.9 cm) Cardstock
2024–2026 In Color 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper
2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

In addition to the In Color products, you get to pick $125 worth of products of your choice! You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of my wonderful crafting community. Contact me with any questions. I am part of a nationwide team of crafters. More info can be found here.

Thanks for stopping by! Let me know if you need any help or have any questions.

Until next time,

Mary Lou

Your independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Everyday Details with Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper

Today's card can be used for any occasion because it doesn't have a sentiment on the outside. My card is a sympathy card. My inspiration for this card started with the pretty paper. Poetic Expressions DSP is retiring and I haven't used it yet. I only used one small piece on the front. The second thing I wanted to feature was that bird nest. We have blue birds in one our nesting boxes this year and that makes me so happy. We have a mockingbird nest in the arbor. I saw a hummingbird at the feeder. Spring is in full swing around here. Wait, back to the card.

Don't you just love those little bird eggs? And the detail around that circle is perfect for this card. The ribbon has some gold in it but this picture doesn't do it justice. Trust me, it adds subtle sparkle. The birds definitely add gold sparkle.

Here is the link to my video for this card: Everyday Details

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Thanks for stopping by. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mary Lou

Cutting Instructions:

Card Base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"

Pool Party Layer: 3" x 4 1/4"

DSP Layer: 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"

Basic White: piece big enough to die cut largest circle

Supplies used to make this card:

Print Recipe

Product List

Everyday Details Bundle

[162865]

$52.00

Everyday Details Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162861]

$24.00

Everyday Details Dies

[162864]

$34.00

Poetic Expressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162814]

$12.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$10.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$10.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$10.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$10.00

Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic Ribbon

[162588]

$8.50

Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds

[162743]

$8.50

Add All to Cart

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

A Pretty Translucent Florals Birthday Card

Just when I thought I'd use one of the Online Exclusives, the pretty paper sells out. Oh, well. Maybe you managed to purchase some and are looking for inspiration. I've got you covered.

I used the Translucent Florals stamps and dies. They are currently low inventory. so if you want to add these to your craft room, don't wait! Click here is you'd like to order.

This pretty card uses vellum. You are going to stamp on it, dry the ink, die cut using the Translucent Floral Dies and layer on the card. It adds a pretty detail to your card. Stamp the flowers in Berry Burst and Flirty Flamingo first and set aside to dry. If there is still wet ink, use your heat tool to finish drying the ink. I like to blot the image on a piece of paper to make sure all the wet places are dry before die cutting.

The card base is Berry Burst and is such a rick color. A piece of the Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper is die cut using Perennial Postage die and layered on a piece of Pretty Peacock DSP. The combination of those colors really brings out the flowers on the DSP! The Basic White cardstock layer is die cut using Deckled Rectangle Dies. The flowers are stamped in Berry Burst and Flirty Flamingo. The leaves and flower stems are stamped in Garden Green.