Retro Thanks

When I saw the Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper, I knew that I had to make a card using this particular sheet. It reminds me of a dress I used to love wearing when I was growing up in the 70's....I think our kitchen also had a similar colour scheme, with olive green bench tops, Mission Brown veneer cabinets and mustard yellow slimline venetian blinds! I'm sure it was very 'in' at the time!! I cut my piece into 3 panels, just to break up the very busy pattern a bit.

I use this sentiment stamp a lot - it comes from the Looking Up card kit, and it fits beautifully in the Label Me Fancy Punch. The font has a bit of a retro feel too. Finally, I just added a few Gold Glitter Enamel Dots to finish it off.

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Product List

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper [152488] $26.00	Early Espresso 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Faux Suede Trim [152472] $11.25	Label Me Fancy Punch [151297] $31.00	Looking Up Card Kit [149651] $50.00
Gold Glitter Enamel Dots [152155] $14.00

November Blog Hop

Welcome to another Stampers Anonymous Team Blog Hop! This month we have a Sketch Challenge. You can make the complete circuit and see all the lovely creations by following the links at the end of each post.

Here is my take on the sketch:

I've had fun using the All Things Fabulous Bundle with this sketch. My colour combo is Seaside Spray, Misty Moonlight and Mint Macaron. For some reason the Seaside Spray is looking a little Balmy Blue on my screen, but trust me, it's definitely Seaside Spray! Either way, these colours are very 'me'.

I hope you like my card. You can see all the other items I used listed below.

Well, that’s all from me. Thanks for stopping by! Click on the button below to move to the next stop:

If you happen to lose your way here’s a list of all the participants:

1. Nikki Stalker
2. Kylie Page
3. Marelle Taylor (you are here!)
4. Melissa Gifford
5. Sharon Wilson
6. Elizabeth Yager
7. Meighan Wheller

If you'd rather go in the other direction, you can click here:

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Product List

All Things Fabulous Bundle (English) [154112] $82.75	All Things Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152602] $38.00	Fabulous Florals Dies [153583] $54.00	Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder [151474] $17.50
Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912] $13.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $50.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $10.50	Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock [150889] $15.25
Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] $15.25	Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock [138344] $15.25	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00

CCMC638 A Cocktails Kind of Day

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com. This week is a colour challenge, and these are the colours we had to work with:

I can't seem to stop playing with the Nothing's Better Than bundle. Hopefully you aren't sick of it yet!!

These colours just said cocktails to me, so I went with it. The retro feel of this colour combination works well with this set too. I used a Blender Pen and ink to colour the image, and then applied a coat of Shimmery Crystal Effects to make it glossy.

I echoed the shading of the drink with 3 strips of cardstock that I stamped with the little star stamp. 

I hope you like my card! Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page

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Positive Thoughts Swap Card

Over the past few days we have had a Stampin' Up! event like never before - we've had a Global Convention...at home! It's been broadcast around the world, but instead of meeting at various venues, we have been watching from our lounge rooms and craft desks. It's not the same as gathering in person, but it's the next best thing.

Some of my team members joined a Card Swap, and this card was my contribution. I used a pretty stamp set called Positive Thoughts and some soft colours - Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Soft Sea Foam.

I think I've used this sentiment so much this year. I think it's what we all need, the way the world is at the moment!

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Product List

Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set [151490] $37.00

Nature's Thoughts Dies [153586] $50.00

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $17.50

Elegant Faceted Gems [152464] $13.00

CCMC637 Warm and Toasty

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
This week is a sketch challenge, and this is the sketch we had to work with:

This was my first play with the Warm and Toasty stamp set...how cute are these guys? I just love his cheery wave!

I've also used the Snowflake Splendour DSP, and I took my colour scheme from there - Misty Moonlight, Pool Party and Whisper White. Colouring was easy - they only need a touch of colour. I used Pool Party and Misty Moonlight Blends

I hope you like my card. Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page!

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Curvy Celebrations Promotion

Celebrate with curvy stamps, dies, and more! Designed for a variety of special occasions, the Curvy Celebrations Products include everything you need to create one-of-a-kind creations. 

There are 4 options - you can get a Stamp set + Die Bundle (save 10%); a Christmas Stamp set; a Paper pack; or you can "Get the Lot" (save 10%).

The Curvy Celebrations products will be available from 3 November 2020–4 January 2021. These items will be featured in the January–June 2021 Mini Catalogue, but now’s your chance to get them before the official release! Shop HERE

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Curvy Celebrations Options:

Quite Curvy Bundle  [156228] $80.00 $72.00

Curvy Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [155364] $37.00

Classic Christmas 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [155969] $20.00

Quite Curvy Variety Bundle  [158396] $137.00 $123.25

The Joy of Paper Pumpkin

It's the most wonderful time of the year - Paper Pumpkin time! The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin kit is available for purchase now! If you’re a fan of Christmas, a fan of kits or a fan of Stampin’ Up!, you won’t want to miss this global, limited-time exclusive. These kits always sell fast, and they’re only available while supplies last. You can purchase the kits just as you would any other Stampin' Up! products (and add other products to your purchase if you wish).

What is Paper Pumpkin? 

In the US, Paper Pumpkin is a subscription service, where a new kit is delivered to your door every month. Although we aren't getting the subscription, we do have a chance to join in the fun with this one-off kit. This exclusive Christmas-themed Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you spread peace, joy, and love to friends, family, and neighbours. The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit was designed to unite the Stampin’ Up! global community. Not only will you get a head start on Christmas crafting with this kit, you’ll get to create Christmas cards, share project ideas, and spread the cheer of the season with Paper Pumpkin customers and demonstrators around the world! To make the most of this magical kit, join the Joy of Paper Pumpkin Facebook group to meet and connect with crafters in other countries and exchange cards with sentiments in multiple languages. Don’t forget to use the #joyofpaperpumpkin hashtag to highlight the Christmas fun! 

The Paper Pumpkin kit can be ordered from the 3rd November (#155876) for $37.00 (+shipping and handling) ...but only while supplies last!

The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit contains the following:

• An exclusive stamp set not available anywhere else (note: Clear Block not included)
• One Classic Stampin’ Spot 
• Paper and crafting materials including, card bases, die-cut pieces, embellishments, and adhesive to create 8 cards (4 cards of 2 designs) and 8 coordinating envelopes 
• Adhesive dots and dimensionals for all 8 cards

Coordinating Colours: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Sea Foam. Card size: (11.27 x 16.19 cm) Envelope size: (11.4 x 14.6 cm) 

And how's this for an idea - The Joy to the World Kit includes die-cut sentiment pieces in English, French, and German. This will allow you to create cards you can use to connect with other stampers around the world—in their language! 

 

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Way to Goat Number 3

Here's the third card I made with the Way to Goat stamp set at Stamp Camp. I used the same colourway again - Soft Sea Foam, Grey Granite and a touch of copper. I also used vellum again - this time to tie all the elements together....I love the softness it brings. 

I used the Stitched Shapes Circle die to frame this cute guy and coloured him in with my Blends. I love the slightly sheepish (goat-ish?) look on his face. He's definitely guilty!

Here's the whole set:

Which one do you like best?

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Product List

Way To Goat Cling Stamp Set (English) [152657] $33.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $50.00	Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack [153553] $14.00	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] $17.50
Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153072] $20.00	Neutrals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152485] $20.00