Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Hot Air Balloon Nut Box-VIDEO!

I have an adorable treat box to share today!  I LOVE this one.  The colors are amazing!  I'm using Shaded Spruce, Coastal Cabana and Flirty Flamingo.  What a fun combo!  I'm featuring the Hot Air Balloon Bundle.  I'm featuring this bundle in my April Card Crate Class To Go, so if you LOVE this bundle check out the details on Card Crate here.  You won't want to miss my class to go!  This bundle will be carrying over but the bundle price will not.  So get this bundle before May to save with the bundle pricing.  

stampin up, hot air balloon

My box is pretty simple and you can make two boxes with one sheet of cardstock.  This is a great box of encouragement for a friend, coworker, family member.  Change up the greeting and you have an amazing party favor box.  Inside my box is a package of the Emerald 100 Calorie Packs.  These are pretty affordable, you get 10 packs in a box so it's a good one to mass produce.  

stampin up, hot air balloon

Make your own:

Shaded Spruce 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
On the short side score at 1/2", 1 1/4" and 4 3/4"
On the long side score at 1/2", 1 1/4", 4 1/2" and 5 1/4"

Brights DSP 3" x 1" and 3" x 2"

Flirty Flamingo 3" x 1/2"

Basic White and Pecan Pie Scraps

Make sure you check out the video below for all the details on this project.  While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video.  I have a full supply list below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store. 

stampin up, hot air balloon


 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

April 2024 Card Crate-Hot Air Balloon Bundle

I am happy to announce this month's exciting class to go!  Welcome to Card Crate!  The class that comes to your door and you can do your projects on your time from the comfort of your home.  

Card Crate has two options, there's a local one for ones that don't require shipping, that price is $35. If your crate needs shipped it will be $40.


Card Crate is $40 shipped
Card Crate is $35 if you're local in the Albuquerque, NM area choose a porch pick up

You'll get:

  • Supplies for your projects
  • A PDF with all the supplies and photos of projects
  • $20 in product (approximately), needed to complete your cards
  • A Thank You gift from me
  • Video Tutorial

What you'll need:
  • Stamps and ink to complete your projects, per Stampin' Up! policy all projects will come unstamped (you'll know in advance what the supplies are so you can plan ahead and place orders if you need to).  There's always room to substitute items and be creative if you don't have the exact supplies!  
  • Cut and Emboss Machine for your die cutting.
  • Featured Bundle, you can add it onto your kit! 
  • Adhesive, some months may contain specialty adhesive.
  • Scissors.
How to purchase:
Email me and let me know you want the April Card Crate and I'll send you a link to pay via PayPal.  Per Stampin' Up! Policy I cannot list the 'buy now' button on my blog.  I can only ship to the USA.  

Please email me if you want the Card Crate stamperrdn@q.com 

Last day to RSVP for April's Card Crate is April 12.  Payment is due on April 12.  All supplies will be ordered on April 12 and classes will ship by April 25.  (Time between ordering and shipping is longer due to longer expected shipping from Stampin' Up!, I hope to have them out sooner but I'm overestimating on timelines to be safe.)  You will receive an email with your PDF when all crates have shipped.


This month's kit is so amazing!!!!!  You'll love the fun fold and interactive cards!  I'm featuring the Hot Air Balloon Bundle. This fun bundle was made for New Mexico as our skies are frequently dotted with hot air balloons!  Plus, you're getting a Blending Brush in your kit and we'll learn some fun, simple ways to enhance your projects with Blending Brushes. You're making four incredible cards.  Add on the bundle for just $45.00, I'll pay the tax and shipping.   

Make sure you indicate that you'll need the bundle when your RSVP for Card Crate.  NOTE: You WILL need the bundle to create the cards.  


This month's Card Crate you'll make 4 amazing cards using the Hot Air Balloon Bundle. 

What you'll get in this month's kit:

  • Supplies for your 4 projects
  • Full Package of Pearlized Enamel Effects
  • One Blending Brush
  • Five Yards of Linen Thread
  • Video Tutorial
  • Free Gift

What you'll need to complete this month's kit:  

All other supplies for your cards will come in your kit.  Your kit may contain die cut, pre punched or pre dry embossed pieces.  You will need to supply all stamps and inks to complete your project.  If you don't have the supplies listed above you can place an order to get them or you can substitute what you do have.  There is always room for to be creative.  

If you have any questions please let me know.  I hope you enjoy this month's Card Crate!!

 

Friday, March 22, 2024

Ice Cream Swirl Cone

I'm excited to share this fun Ice Cream Swirl card with you.  It's got lots of sparkle and shine and so much more!  I kept my ice cream simple, just a vanilla and chocolate swirl, but think of the amazing combinations you could make!  I stamped and colored my cherry with Stampin' Blends.  I love that sweet little pop of color on the cone.  

stampin up, ice cream cone

I added lots of sparkle to this card with the Holographic Paper, some Soft Shimmer Paper, Sequins and gold twine from the Simply Elegant Trim.  So much fun sparkle!  My DSP is from the Just Kiddin' package in the Mini Catalog.  The basic patterns on the back of the kid sides are my favorite!  I have a full supply list below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store.  

stampin up, ice cream swirl

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Leaf Collection Sneak Peek

I have an amazing Sneak Peek to share today!  This is the new Leaf Collection Background Stamp.  We were given this set as an all attendee giveaway at Stampin' Up!'s OnStage demonstrator event.  I love a good background set and this one is sooo good!  It can stand alone on a card like mine, or use it as a background on any card.  I'm also featuring some new DSP, this is the Lily Pond Lake DSP.  I LOVE it!  So cute!  This was a prize patrol, I actually traded my prize patrol with a friend for this one.  We each loved each others more so I was happy to trade! 

stampin up, leaf collection

I added some splatters with my Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blends and there's some gold splatter on there too.  I used the Gilded Leafing, this is retiring so get it now!  To make the leafing stick I used some Multipurpose glue, watered down a little.  I used an old paint brush and splattered the glue onto my background.  Let it dry, it will try tacky.  After it's dry you can add your leafing to the tacky glue.  I love the organic look it has with the splatters some are bigger, some are smaller.  Heads up that gorgeous Simply Elegant Trim and Festive Pearls will be retiring too, snag those in my Online Store before they're gone.  

If you want to see more new products coming join my team today!  Demonstrators can see the entire new catalog and we'll be able to preorder in April.  It's a great time to join! 

stampin up, leaf collection


 

Last Chance Lists!

It's time to say goodbye to some amazing products! The retired lists are out!


Keep in mind:
--Retiring products are ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
--Bundle prices will NOT carry over, so sometimes the bundle will be listed but the individual stamps and dies/punches will also carry over.
--Sale prices on the PDF will NOT start until April 9, products may sell out prior to that date. If you choose to wait to order you may miss out.
--Use the host code when you shop for orders under $150
HOST CODE: NSA4FRBA
When you shop my online store use the host code for additional rewards! All orders receive a PDF with three exclusive projects. Orders over $50 with the host code will be mailed the make and take kit for those three projects FREE! Orders over $150 don't use the host code you'll earn Stampin' Rewards on your order and I'll still send you the PDF and make and take kit. This month’s kit features the Filled With Happiness Set.



I'm working on updating my catalog with retiring products, if you have questions on anything that's been on your wishlist please feel free to contact me. The lists are long and sometimes confusing, I know. My job is to help you navigate them so you don't miss out on products you love.
Thank you for your support of my business!

Monday, March 18, 2024

Encircled In Nature

I am loving the selection of products released in this months Online Exclusives.  This amazing bundle is one of them.  The Encircled In Nature Bundle is gorgeous and has lots of elements that make it easy to make a stunning card. I used the dies to create a window in my card and I stamped the greeting in the window.  Outside of the window, I have this stunning wreath made from other pieces of the bundle.  

stampin up, encircled in nature

I used Stampin' Blends to color my flowers, colors are listed below in the supply list.  For the center of the flowers I used a combination of Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie to get that yellowy-orange.  So pretty!  I finished the card with some Glossy Dots and Linen Thread.  I have a full supply list below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store.  

stampin up, encircled in nature


 

Friday, March 15, 2024

Incredible Twist Fun Fold

I have another fun fold twist card to share.  I really love this fun fold.  It's easy to make and it packs a huge wow factor!  I'm using some new Online Exclusive products for this card.  Currently, as I type this, the Happy Little Things Bundle that I used isn't available.  The dies are currently out of stock.  But they should be back in stock by the end of the month.  So check back in my Online Store the week of March 25. 

stampin up, happy little things

This fun card starts in a horizontal orientation but as you open it, it twists to a portrait orientation.  I made a version of this card in 2022, you can check it out here.  

stampin up, happy little things

I used the stamp set on the outside as well as the inside.  I love the greetings in the Happy Little Things Bundle.  I love especially that they include block and script greetings and how well they all coordinate with each other.  I heat embossed part of my outside greeting in white embossing powder.  Currently Stampin' Up! is switching suppliers for the embossing powder so we have a gap of time where we don't carry white embossing powder.  Watch for it to come back later this year.  

stampin up, happy little things

The card base has a diagonal line in the front and you adhere your panel to that folded piece.  My front panel is a 4 1/4" square.  I'm also using some new DSP in the Online Exclusives, the Flowering Zinnias DSP is GORGEOUS!!  I have two pieces of that one at 4" x 4" and one at 4" x 1".  

stampin up, happy little things

Use this diagram for scoring your card base.  I hope you make this card soon!  I have a full supply list below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store.  




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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Easter Bunny Friend Small DSP Pinched Top Bag-VIDEO

I have one last Easter treat to share with you this season, though this box doesn't have to be for Easter, the greeting is pretty general for a friend.  I hope that if you don't already have the Easter Bunny Set this is one that you'll consider.  This sweet DSP bag is soooo cute and soooo simple!  I have a chocolate bunny in my bag from See's Chocolates.  Now, I know that this isn't a store that is in everyone's area and I know that they're kind of pricy...but they're sooooooooo good!  If you don't want to use a See's bunny you can find a similar sized chocolate bunny in your store that would fit.  My chocolate bunny measures about 1 3/4" wide, 4" tall and 5/8" thick.  I'm sure that local stores would carry similar sized ones.  Or you can fit lots of other goodies in here!  

stampin up, easter bunny

My bag base is made with DSP, I'm using the Lighter Than Air pack from the Mini.  The subtle color patterns in this package are very spring and Easter themed.  The top is simply pinched closed and held closed with some ribbon.  You could also use a fun clip or clothespin to keep it closed.  

stampin up, easter bunny

If you have lots of DSP around, especially 6" x 6" DSP this is a great way to use it.  I love using DSP for bags and boxes.  Be careful when scoring it however. DSP is thinner than cardstock and may tear easier if you have a heavy hand when scoring.  

stampin up, easter bunny

Make your own:

Lighter Than Air DSP 5 1/2" x 6"
On the short side score at 1/2", 2 1/4", 3" and 4 3/4"
On the long side score at 3/4", 4 3/4" and 5 3/8"

Pool Party and Basic White scraps

stampin up, easter bunny

Make sure you check out the video below for all the details on this project.  While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video.  I have a full supply list below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store. 

stampin up, easter bunny

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Supplies:





 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

While I'm Away Special!

I'm traveling to Houston this week to spend time with a few thousand other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators. While there I'll get my first look at the new Annual Catalog and new In Colors! See amazing stamping presentations, samples and catch up with friends! I'm so excited!

I have a really fun ordering special while I'm away. Earn some FREE goodies when you shop my Online Store!


Orders placed in my Online Store WITH the Host Code earn freebies!
  • Orders over $50 earn a free package of Rhinestones!
  • Orders over $100 earn the Rhinestones and a package of Stampin' Blends-YOUR choice of color!
Offer good March 13-18, 2024. You MUST use the Host Code to qualify. If your order is over $100 I will contact you for your choice of Stampin' Blend color.

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When you shop my online store use the host code for additional rewards! All orders receive a PDF with three exclusive projects. Orders over $50 with the host code will be mailed the make and take kit for those three projects FREE! Orders over $150 don't use the host code you'll earn Stampin' Rewards on your order and I'll still send you the PDF and make and take kit.
This months PDF will feature the Filled With Happiness Set.