It’s time for the August edition of the Inspire, Create, & Share Blog Hop! This month our theme is Passion for Punches. I’ve decided to feature a brand new punch from the 2018 Holiday Catalog (which is now live!) It’s called the Sprig Punch and it’s part of the new Joyous Noel Suite on pages 28-29. You can buy it bundled with the Peaceful Noel stamp set to save 10%!
For some reason I keep calling this a Twig Punch instead of Sprig Punch. Even though “Sprig” makes more sense, once I get something wrong like that in my head, it’s hard to remember the right word. So if I missed correcting “Twig” anywhere in this post, know that I mean “Sprig.”
Here’s what I made:
Here’s what I did:
Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:
Joyous Noel Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut to 12″ x 3-1/4″
scored DSP along the long side at 4″, 6″, and 10″
scored DSP along the short side at 2″
Cut using Paper Snips:
cut away the two 2″ x 1-1/4″ sections from the DSP
Stamped with the Peaceful Noel stamp set:
sentiment in Merry Merlot ink onto a scrap of Shimmery White cardstock (CS)
Cut using the Sprig Punch:
3 sprigs from a scrap of Tranquil Tide CS
Die cut using the Layering Ovals Framelits:
sentiment
Decorated the box:
DSP glued onto a Lustrous White Mini Gable Box
*excess pieces trimmed around the top flaps of the box using Paper Snips
folded in bottom flaps of box, first the long tab with two arms, then the two short sides, then tucked in the long flap with one arm
put treats in the box, then closed the top by tucking the top tabs through the slots on the end tabs
ribbon tied around the box and tied in a bow, then *notched the ends of the ribbon using Paper Snips
sprigs glued onto the back of the sentiment
sentiment adhered onto the front of the box, over the ribbon, using Stampin’ Dimensionals
Here’s where you click to get to the next stop on the hop:
Here are today’s colors:
You can click on each one to see all the products that come in that color!
Here’s the new Dashing Along September special from Stampin’ Up:
Receive one pack of Dashing Along Designer Series Paper with any $250 order in September!
Perfect for layering, this beautiful, traditional Christmas paper includes a mix of old favorites and new patterns to create a festive, eclectic feel.
Item number 149903
12 sheets: 3 double-sided sheets (6 total designs); 4 sheets of each design – perfect for making lots of Christmas cards!
12″ x 12″
Promotion period: September 1–30
Dashing Along Designer Series Paper is exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after September 30.
In order to qualify, the event merchandise total must reach $250 (before shipping and handling).
One package of Designer Series Paper may be redeemed per qualifying order, with no limit on how many packages of Designer Series Paper can be earned.
Demonstrator, Customer, Workshop, and online orders qualify.
Dashing Along Designer Series Paper may not be redeemed using Stampin’ Rewards. You will receive this FREE gift with a qualifying order in addition to any Stampin’ Rewards you may earn.
Dashing Along Designer Series Paper may not be exchanged for other paper.
The new So Santa stamp set is a real cutie. The images are of Santa having some fun, and the sentiments are as fun as the images. I’ve really enjoyed playing with this set!
Here’s the new Dashing Along September special from Stampin’ Up:
Receive one pack of Dashing Along Designer Series Paper with any $250 order in September!
Perfect for layering, this beautiful, traditional Christmas paper includes a mix of old favorites and new patterns to create a festive, eclectic feel.
Item number 149903
12 sheets: 3 double-sided sheets (6 total designs); 4 sheets of each design – perfect for making lots of Christmas cards!
12″ x 12″
Promotion period: September 1–30
Dashing Along Designer Series Paper is exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after September 30.
In order to qualify, the event merchandise total must reach $250 (before shipping and handling).
One package of Designer Series Paper may be redeemed per qualifying order, with no limit on how many packages of Designer Series Paper can be earned.
Demonstrator, Customer, Workshop, and online orders qualify.
Dashing Along Designer Series Paper may not be redeemed using Stampin’ Rewards. You will receive this FREE gift with a qualifying order in addition to any Stampin’ Rewards you may earn.
Dashing Along Designer Series Paper may not be exchanged for other paper.
Later today I’ll be participating in the Remarkably Created Blog Hop featuring the Colorful Seasons promotion going on right now. It goes live at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT. Be sure to check back!
But right now I want to make sure you know about my new online class! Are you ready to get an early start on your Christmas cards? This is the perfect class for you!
Real Red ink pad (Old Olive ink pad in photo is an upgrade option)
all the precut materials to make the 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs) in the class
6 Whisper White envelopes
Exclusive pdf tutorial
Here are some sneak peeks of the three card designs:
This class is for all levels of paper crafters!
You need a Big Shot for this class, or a similar machine that works with our Dynamic (thick) embossing folders.
You need an Old Olive ink pad for this class. I have added an option to upgrade the class to include it if you don’t already have it.
This class includes a Real Red ink pad, which some of you may already own. I have added an option to include Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels instead of the ink pad. Please feel free to switch it to something else that costs $7.50 or less, and that will fit in the Priority Mail packaging. Email me your choice within 2 hours of placing your preorder.
Do you already own something from this class? No problem! You can make substitutions within 2 hours after placing your preorder by emailing me at candy@stampcandy.net. All items need to fit in my Priority Mail packaging.
If you want to include something that requires larger packaging, I will send you an invoice for the extra shipping charge, which must be paid by August 19.
I will place the order on August 20. Classes typically ship within 8-10 days after that. I have to wait to receive the order before preparing the class kits. Then I ship it all to you.
Here are 3 amazing limited time offers – August only!:
1) Color Your Seasons Special, August 1-31, 2018, While Supplies Last!
Stampin’ Up!’s® Blended Seasons Stamp Set, coordinating Framelits™ Dies, and Watercolor Pencils are perfect for every season of creating! Plus, save 10% when you buy the stamp set and Framelits in a bundle! But don’t wait—these exclusive products are only available until August 31 while supplies last. So get in the mood to create something full of colors and seasons!
Introducing the all-new, limited-time Color Your Season products:
Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 12-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season – #149019 @ $53 (wood blocks included); #149016 @ $39 (suggested clear blocks: b, c, e, g, h)
Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images! #149013 @ $33. Has10 dies. Largest die: 4-7/8″ x 3-3/8″.
Save 10%! Blended Seasons BUNDLE – BLENDED SEASONS STAMP SET + STITCHED SEASONS FRAMELITS DIES – Wood-mount #149893 @ $77.25, Clear-mount #149894 @ $64.75
Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! #149014 @ $12.50. Acid free, lignin free.10 pencils in Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy
Products available while supplies last until August 31, 2018 – while supplies last
Items may be included as part of a new demonstrator’s Starter Kit.
2) Bonus Days are back!
For every $50 you spend on an order in August, you will receive a $5 coupon to use in September!
There is no limit to the number of coupons you may earn.
An email address is required to participate; Bonus Days coupon codes can be delivered only via email.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.) Although new prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
3) Buy 10 Stampin’ Ink pads in August and get one FREE!!
Buy any 10 ink pads from me in August, I will give you another one FREE!
Contact me to place your order, so I can add your FREE ink pad!
Today’s card features a sneak peek of two new products from the 2018 Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog: Peaceful Noel stamp set and Merry Christmas Thinlits Dies. Both of these products are available in a bundle with other products, but I liked them together for this card. I actually started by stamping the wreath in the corner. Then I decided I liked this large die cut sentiment with it. I love how easy it is to mix and match Stampin’ Up! products!
The sentiment is die cut from gold Glimmer Paper. I like the look of glitter, but I do not like the mess it can make. That’s why I have rarely used Glimmer Paper in the past. But beginning in the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog, the Glimmer Paper is new and improved. I was told by someone at Stampin’ Up! that the glitter is now milled into the paper, instead of being glued on top of it. There absolutely is no loss of glittery shine – it looks the same. The available colors may be the same as before, but the paper doesn’t shed any glitter now. I’ve cut it with my trimmer and with paper snips, and I’ve die cut it, and I have yet to find a single piece of loose glitter. Not one! You can rub your finger over it and nothing comes off. I just can’t tell you how excited I am about this mess free Glimmer Paper. I mean, I’m talking zero glitter mess! Woohoo!
And did I mention there are 3 new colors of Glimmer Paper in the 2018 Holiday Catalog? Copper, Merry Merlot, and Tranquil Tide, which go with the new Joyous Noel Suite.
2) Color Your Seasons Special, August 1-31, 2018, While Supplies Last!
Stampin’ Up!’s® Blended Seasons Stamp Set, coordinating Framelits™ Dies, and Watercolor Pencils are perfect for every season of creating! Plus, save 10% when you buy the stamp set and Framelits in a bundle! But don’t wait—these exclusive products are only available until August 31 while supplies last. So get in the mood to create something full of colors and seasons!
Introducing the all-new, limited-time Color Your Season products:
Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 12-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season – #149019 @ $53 (wood blocks included); #149016 @ $39 (suggested clear blocks: b, c, e, g, h)
Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images! #149013 @ $33. Has10 dies. Largest die: 4-7/8″ x 3-3/8″.
Save 10%! Blended Seasons BUNDLE – BLENDED SEASONS STAMP SET + STITCHED SEASONS FRAMELITS DIES – Wood-mount #149893 @ $77.25, Clear-mount #149894 @ $64.75
Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! #149014 @ $12.50. Acid free, lignin free.10 pencils in Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy
Products available while supplies last until August 31, 2018 – while supplies last
Items may be included as part of a new demonstrator’s Starter Kit.
3) Bonus Days are back!
For every $50 you spend on an order in August, you will receive a $5 coupon to use in September!
There is no limit to the number of coupons you may earn.
An email address is required to participate; Bonus Days coupon codes can be delivered only via email.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.) Although new prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
4) Buy 10 Stampin’ Ink pads in August and get one FREE!!
Buy any 10 ink pads from me in August, I will give you another one FREE!
Contact me to place your order, so I can add your FREE ink pad!
The theme of the swap at our July Candy Hearts team meeting was Christmas in July. For mine, I used the Ready for Christmas stamp set, Christmas Staircase Dies, Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper, and the new and improved Glimmer Paper.
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know how I feel about glitter. I like the look of it, but I abhor the mess it makes. Well, no more! The fine glitter is actually milled into the new Glimmer Paper. I cut it on my trimmer and die cut it on my Big Shot, and I never saw a single piece of glitter come off the paper. Not one! I rubbed my thumb across it and nothing came off! I think you’ll be seeing more glittery bits on my projects from now on!
Here’s what I made:
Here’s what I did:
Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:
Shaded Spruce card stock (CS) cut to 4-1/4″ x 11″, then scored in half at 5-1/2″
Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″
Whisper White CS cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″
Stamped with the Ready for Christmas stamp set:
first part of sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink onto a scrap of Whisper White CS
second part of sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink onto the 4″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White CS
Die cut using the Christmas Staircase Thinlits:
tree from Sparkle Glimmer Paper
Cut using Paper Snips:
first part of sentiment
Assembled the card:
burnished the fold in the card base with a Bone Folder
DSP layer glued onto the front of the card base
glimmer paper tree glued onto the DSP layer
4″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White CS glued onto the inside of the card base
smaller sentiment glued onto the 4″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White CS
1 large and 5 small pearls applied to the DSP layer at the top of the tree
Here are today’s colors:
You can click on each one to see all the products that come in that color!
Welcome to InKing Royalty’s July Blog Hop! This year’s Blog Hop themes are inspired by popular songs, and this month’s song is “I Don’t Want to Wait ’til Christmas.” You can play it near the bottom of this post. We are half-way through the year, so there’s no better time to start thinking about the joy of Christmas. For my card, I used the Mistletoe Season stamp set, the Seasonal Wreath Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper. Check it out below. And be sure to hop to all the other InKing Royalty Blog Hop participants!
Here’s what I made:
Here’s what I did:
Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:
Early Espresso card stock (CS) cut to 4-1/4″ x 11″, then scored in half at 5-1/2″
Real Red CS cut to 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″
Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut to 3″ x 5-3/8″
Old Olive CS cut to 3-7/8″ x 3-7/8″
Whisper White CS cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″
Stamped with the Mistletoe Season stamp set:
sentiment in Early Espresso ink onto a scrap of Whisper White CS
Cut using the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch:
sentiment
Cut using the 2″ Circle Punch:
a scrap of the DSP
Embossed using the Seasonal Wreath Dynamic Embossing Folder:
Old Olive CS
NOTE: For some reason the embossed wreath doesn’t show up very well in the photos, but it looks awesome in real life!
Assembled the card:
burnished the fold in the card base with a Bone Folder
Real Red CS glued onto the front of the card base
DSP glued onto the Real Red CS
Old Olive CS glued over the DSP
adhered Real Red ribbon onto the Old Olive CS using Tear & Tape (or Snail)
sentiment glued onto the DSP circle
DSP circle adhered over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals
3 Red Rhinestones applied to the sentiment
Whisper White CS glued onto the inside of the card base
Here’s the hop:
Be sure to check out all the stops along the hop! You don’t want to miss any of the projects made by this talented group of stampers! Next up isImogene Thomas at MomoMakes.com
