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Dragonfly Garden – Luv 2 Stamp Group Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Luv 2 Stamp Group Blog Hop!

We hope you enjoy our Nature Theme!

We are excited to share projects with you again this year. We hope to inspire you to create beautiful new projects using Stampin’ Up! products.

Once you are done with each post, scroll down to the bottom and you will see a list of Blog Hop participants, you can click on their name to go to their post, or you can click the next button to go to the next post in line. Happy crafting!

July is world watercolor month so I decided to create my card with watercoloring and the Dragonfly Garden Stamp set. I still have the Stampin’ Up! Water Painter I bought years ago so I finally purchased a new set. I love these Water Painters! I used all three brush tips on my card. If you’ve never used them I highly recommend giving them a try.

I started stamping the flower image from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set on a piece of Masking Paper and fussy cut it out. Then I stamped the same image a piece of the Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper and used the Making Paper to stamp the images several more times. The Masking Paper helped with stamping the image over top of stamped images so make it look like a full field of wildflowers.

To paint my nature scene, I used the ink in the inkpad lids. The wide tipped brush was great for painting the blue sky, the medium brush tip was great for painting some of the spaces between the flowers and the fine brush tip was excellent for painting the flowers, leaves and stems.

I adhered the watercolor paper to a piece of Rich Razzleberry cardstock, then adhered the it to the Basic White cardbase.

I stamped the sentiment on a piece of Vellum cardstock with StazOn Ink and punched it with the Lasting Label Punch. I adhered the label to the card with Mini Glue Dots. I stamped the dragonfly image on a piece of watercolor paper and painted it. Then punched it out with the Dragonfly punch. I adhered it over the edge of the label with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Last, I added a few of the Brushed Brass Butterflies.

For more inspiration from the Luv 2 Stamp Group Blog Hop Team, click on the image below to visit the talented Kimberly Mull. Don’t forget to continue following links on each blog to see everyone’s projects!

Dragonfly Garden Card Measurements

  • Basic White Thick Cardstock Cardbase: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score in half at 4-1/4″
  • Rich Razzleberry Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper: 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″

I hope you enjoyed my project. I’d love to be your Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator! All the Stampin’ Up! supplies used to make my card are available in my online store. Simply click any of the product photos below!

Happy Stamping!

Speedy Recovery – Luv 2 Stamp Group Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Luv 2 Stamp Group’s 2022 Blog Hop!

We hope you enjoy our New Annual Catalog Theme!

We are excited to share projects with you again this year. We hope to inspire you to create beautiful new projects using Stampin’ Up! products.

Once you are done with each post, scroll down to the bottom and you will see a list of Blog Hop participants, you can click on their name to go to their post, or you can click the next button to go to the next post in line. Happy crafting!

My project features the Speedy Recover Stamp set. I love how the flower stamp works so well with the Awash In Beauty DSP. This easy fun fold starts with a note card from the Note Card & Envelopes. Score the front panel of the card at 1-3/4″ and fold it back.

Cut 2 pieces of Awash In Beauty DSP to 1-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ and adhere to the the front panel and the inside of the front panel. Cut another piece of Awash In Beauty DSP to 3-1/4″ x 4-3/4″ and adhere to the inside of the cardbase. I used the same pattern for both of the 1-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ pieces of DSP but you could choose 3 different patterns to show of the pretty paper.

Next, I die cut 2 of the largest circles from the Basic Shapes Dies. For the front label I stamped the flower image with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and colored in the image with Stampin’ Blends. Then I stamped the greeting. To create the wrap around the flowers, I stamped the same flower image a second time on a scrap of Basic White Cardstock in Rich Razzleberry. Then, I snipped out just the wrap and adhered it over top of the stamped image on my label.

Be sure when adhering the label to the front of the card you only want to add adhesive to one side of the label so the card will open. You don’t want to make a mistake and put adhesive on the entire label or your card won’t open.

Adhere the second circle to the inside of the card right behind the front label so when the card is closed you don’t see it. To finish up my card I added a few Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels to my card. Below are a few other variations of my card.

For more inspiration from the Luv 2 Stamp Group Blog Hop Team, click on the image below to visit the talented Patty Bennett. Don’t forget to continue following links on each blog to see everyone’s projects!

Sending Well Wishes Card Measurements:

  • Basic White Cardbase: Use a Note Card from the Note Cards & Envelopes pack which measures 5″ x 7″, scored in half at 3-1/2″
  • Awash In Beauty DSP: (2) 1-1/2″ x 4-3/4″
  • Awash In Beauty DSP: 3-1/4″ x 4-3/4″
  • Basic White Cardstock Scrap for Labels

I hope you enjoyed my project. I’d love to be your Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator! All the Stampin’ Up! supplies used to make my card are available in my online store. Simply click any of the product photos below!

Happy Stamping!

Demonstrator Training Program Blog Hop – June Customer Thank Yous

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Thank you for joining us for our Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator Training Program Monthly Blog Hop! We are so happy that you could join us today for this blog hop of ideas and creative inspiration. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from around the world that are taking part in training that is helping us to build a successful Stampin’ Up!® business and reach some goals we have set. You may be starting here or have come from another blog – either way you can find the link list at the bottom of this post so that you can see every blog post and idea today.We really appreciate your support.

My Customer Thank You cards this month feature the Charming Sentiments Bundle and Abstract Beauty DSP. If you’ve been following me you know that I love an eye catching and easy to create card. This pretty card is no exception, and this card layout is also great for showing off Designer Series Paper.

To create this card I cut a piece of Blushing Bride Cardstock to 4-1/4″ x 11″ and scored it in half at 5-1/2″. I adhered a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Abstract Beauty DSP to the card base. Next, I adhered a 2-3/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Abstract Beauty DSP. I die cut a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock using the Deckled Rectangles Dies and adhered it to the card.

To Create the label, I die cut the hexagon with the Beautiful Shapes Dies. Then using the Charming Sentiments stamp set, I stamped the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and die cut it with the Charming Sentiments Dies. I love the extra shapes that are included with the Charming Sentiments Dies and cut out the Blushing Bride heart. I added the sentiment and heart to the hexagon with Stampin’ Dimensionals, then added the hexagon with Stampin’ Dimensionals as well. To finish the front of my card I added a few Adhesive Backed Hexagons.

On the inside of my card I added a piece of Basic White DSP and Abstract Beauty DSP. This strip of Abstract Beauty DSP is the scrap left over from the same pattern I used on the card front, trimmed to 1″ x 5-1/2″. I wanted us use up my pack of Abstract Beauty DSP before it retires at the end of the month, so I created several in one batch.

As mentioned at the top, this is a blog hop so make sure you ‘hop’ around to all the amazing projects on this hop! Click on the links below to visit them.

Beyond Grateful Card Measurements:

  • Card base:4-1/4″ x 11″, score in half at 5-1/2″
  • DSP Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • DSP Layer: 2-3/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Basic White Inside Card: 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • DSP Strip inside Card: 1″ x 51/2″

I hope you enjoyed my cards. If you need any of the supplies to make these thank you cards, I’d love to be your Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator. All the Stampin’ Up! supplies used to make my card are available in my online store. Simply click any of the product photos below!

Happy Stamping!

This Birthday Piggy Thinking of You Card

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The inspiration for this piggy card came from Michelle Wilder, who presented 3 projects using the super cute This Birthday Piggy stamp set, at a Luv 2 Stamp Group Team event last weekend. Thanks Michelle for the inspiration!

I started with a card base of Orchid Oasis from the Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes. Next, I cut 3 strips of 2022-2024 In Color DSP Assortment, in Sweet Sorbet, Orchid Oasis and Parakeet Party, and adhered them to the card base.

I die cut a square with the Stylish Shapes Dies. Next I stamped the piggy image in Tuxedo Black memento Ink, and colored in the image with Stampin Blends. Then I stamped a few butterflies in Orchid Oasis and Tahitian Tide and added a few of the In Color Matte Decorative Dots. I adhered the square to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment in Orchid Oasis and die cut it with the Decorative Labels Dies, adhered it to the bottom of the square with a Mini Glue Dot and a Stampin’ Dimensional. To finish I tied a bow with the In Color Bakers Twine to label.

This Birthday Piggy Thinking of You Card Measurements:

  • Card Base: Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes Orchid Oasis Card base
  • 2022 – 2024 In Color DSP Assortment: 3 strips cut to 1-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • Basic White Cardstock Scrap to die cut Square and Label

I’d love to be your Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator! All the Stampin’ Up! supplies used to make my card are available in my online store. Simply click any of the product photos below!

You Are Wonderful with Happiness Abounds

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Does my card look familiar? I CASED a card in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog for inspiration and slightly changed the label. Case-ing means Copy And Share Everything, and is a great source for inspiration. The cards made with the Hues of Happiness Suite catch my eye every time I’m looking through the catalog. This pretty card was quick to make and is perfect for any occasion.

I started with a piece of Fresh Freesia card stock for the card base. I trimmed and adhered a piece of the Hues of Happiness DSP to add to the base.

Using Stylish Shapes dies I die cut a Granny Apple Green Label. Then I cut a piece of the Hues of Happiness DSP to 3/4’x 3″ and punched one end with the Banners Pick A Punch and adhered it to the Granny Apple Green label. I trimmed the end of the Granny Apple Green Label so it would be flush with the end of the card. Then I cut a piece of Basic White Cardstock to 3/4″ x 2-1/4″ and stamped the sentiment in Gorgeous Grape and adhered it to the label.

I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to add the label to the card. I added a little sparkle with a few Gorgeous Grape Glassy Dots to finish my card.

Hues of Happiness You Are Wonderful Card Measurements:

  • Fresh Freesia Card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″
  • Hues of Happiness DSP: 3-3/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Hues of Happiness DSP Strip for Label: 3/4″ x 3″
  • Basic White Cardstock for Label: 3/4″x 2-1/4″

I’d love to be your Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator. All the Stampin’ Up! supplies used to make my card are available in my online store. Simply click any of the product photos below!

Happy Stamping!

Father’s Day – Luv 2 Stamp Group Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Luv 2 Stamp Group Blog Hop! We hope you enjoy our Father’s Day Theme!

Welcome to the Luv 2 Stamp Group’s 2022 Blog Hop! We are excited to share projects with you again this year. We hope to inspire you to create beautiful new projects. Each month we will have a different theme based on the next month’s celebrations using Stampin’ Up! products. This month our Theme is Father’s Day.

Once you are done with each post, scroll down to the bottom and you will see a list of Blog Hop participants, you can click on their name to go to their post, or you can click the next button to go to the next post in line. Happy crafting!

My Father’s Day card features the Alphabest Bundle. It’s a great stamp set for creating that perfect sentiment. I wanted this Father’s Day card to have the look of a message board.

To create this fun and quick card, I started with a piece Sahara Sand cardstock for the cardbase. I cut a piece of He’s the Man DSP and adhered to the cardbase.

To create the message board I scored a piece of Basic White Cardstock on the short side every 1/4″. Next, I used the Fabulous Frames Dies and Early Espresso cardstock to create the frame for the message board. I used Stampin Dimensionals to adhere the frame to the Basic White cardstock, then trimmed it to the size of the frame. To give it a little more stability before adding the letters, I cut a piece of Foam Adhesive sheet and attached it to the back of the Basic White cardstock.

I stamped the letters in Early Espresso and Cajun Craze and punched them out with the Best Label punch. Using a bone folder I gently cured the ends of the letters and attached them with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I also added a few Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots. Then I peeled the backing off of the Foam Adhesive sheet to attach it to the cardbase.

On the inside of the card I added a piece of Basic White Cardstock and stamped this fun image from the He’s All That stamp set. I used a piece of Masking Paper to cover up part of the sentiment before stamping it. I’m so happy that Stampin’ Up! added Masking Paper to the tools in the new Annual Catalog! I will definitely be using it a lot.

Alphabest Stamp Case Tip:

I shared this tip on Instagram and thought it was worth sharing here for everyone. The graphic in the stamp case is confusing for me. I was mixing up some of the letters and numbers.

To fix this, I cut a shipping label to 5″ x 6-7/8″. I put as many of the stamps as I could fit, in the order that I wanted, on the largest clear block and stamped the label. Put the few remaining stamps on a clear block and stamped them.

Then with the backing still on the label slipped it into the case over the graphic of chaos. When I put the stamps in the case they are backward but it’s much easier for me to find the letter or number I’m looking for.

I hope you enjoyed my project and the Tip for the Alphabest stamp case today! For more inspiration from the Luv 2 Stamp Group Blog Hop Team, click on the image below to visit the talented Patty Bennett! Don’t forget to continue following links on each blog to see everyone’s projects!

Father’s Day Card Measurements:

  • Sahara Sand Cardbase: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″
  • He’s The Man DSP: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″, score on the short side at 1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1′, 1-1/4″, 1-1/2″, 1-3/4″, 2″, 2-1/4″, 2-1/2″, 2-3/4″, 3″, 3-1/4″, 3-1/2″, 3-3/4″
  • Basic White Cardstock (inside): 4″ x 5-1/4″

I’d love to be your Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator. All the Stampin’ Up! supplies used to make my card are available in my online store. Simply click any of the product photos below!

Happy Stamping!

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