Prized Peony Posthaste for As You See It Speed Challenge

 I was almost getting to the point where I enjoyed doing the Speed Stamping challenges for As You See It Challenges, that is until today! Speed Stamping Challenges are where you have 10 minutes to complete a card from first cut to the end. You're allowed to plan and gather materials before starting the clock, but as soon as you actually begin any work, the ten minutes begins! Usually I enjoy it, but for some reason a member of the Design Team (ahem) decided that blossoms would be a great theme for a speed challenge! I don't know what I -er- she was thinking! Blossoms are not that easy to pull off in 10 minutes!  In fact, what you see here is my second go at the challenge! I was kind of disgusted at my first sample. And I'm thinking I should have just stamped this image instead of trying to colour it in with my Stampin' Blends!  Oh well, after 9 min. and 54 sec. I called it quits and it is what it is.

Here's what it looks like a little closer (although why I'm doing this, I don't know!):

• On my Petal Pink base, I added layers of the Petal Pink and Gray Granite Peony Garden Designer Series Paper.
• On some Basic White I stamped the large peony image from the Prized Peony stamp set in Memento ink and coloured it in with whirlwind timing (as you can probably tell) with the Petal Pink and Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Marker Combos.
• I added some splatters with the Gray Granite Stampin' Write Marker.
• The sentiment is from the Butterfly Wishes stamp set, stamped in Gray Granite ink and die cut with the Tasteful Label dies.
• Everything was slathered with adhesive and stuck to the card front - quick!! Hands up at 9 minutes and 56 seconds! No time for embellishments!

My April class has been posted here and on Facebook! It is a Mother's Day themed class although the projects could be for anyone if you simply change the sentiments.

Here are the details:

Mother's Day is coming in May and that will be the theme of our April class, although these cards can be used for anyone with a different sentiment. You will make 1 card, 1 note card and 1 special Seed Saver Envelope Mini Album. They feature the **Garden Wishes Stamp Set for anyone wanting to be able to stamp the images that match the die cuts, when you go to make your orders this time.

Product List

**Garden Wishes Cling Stamp Set [154408] $30.00	Dandy Wishes Dies [154315] $48.00	Garden Wishes Bundle (English) [156220] $70.00
Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151534] $24.00	Tulip Builder Punch [151295] $24.00	Timeless Tulips Bundle (English) [153793] $43.00

The one special sample for this class is a Seed Saver Envelope Mini Album:

Date: Sat. Apr. 24 1 - 2:30 pm on Facebook Live

Cost: $30 or free with a minimum $40 order from my Online Store.

Note: I will send you class packages containing cardstock and DSP, cut, punched and die cut, along with embellishments, but I'm not allowed to send you prestamped images, due to copyright issues. You will need a basic list of supplies or alternatives to complete your projects that you can find below.

To Register by Fri. Apr. 9 fill out this form: https://forms.gle/M5TD1sTy5pD7RQqM6

I have my hands on the new 2021/22 Annual Catalogue now and I just did the first of my pre-orders in August! You'll be able to order starting May 4th. Once my products arrive, I can start to put together some projects using them to show you! I'm excited to show you the beautiful new stamps, inks and tools you'll be able to get your hands on!  If you would like a new catalogue please message me to let me know!

In the meantime, there are some amazing savings on the items from the old Annual Catalogue that had to retire in order to make room for the new products! Check out the list HERE.

2020/21 Annual Catalogue Retiring Products List

There are already several products that have sold out. They are marked with a yellow highlighter on the list. So it is a good reminder that the products are only available until May 3 or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST and some things go fast!! Don't wait in case you miss out!

Product List

Prized Peony Cling Stamp Set (English) [152504] $33.00	Prized Peony Bundle (English) [154056] $78.25	Butterfly Wishes Cling Stamp Set [149346] $31.00
Peony Garden Designer Series Paper [152483] $15.75	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893] $12.00	Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154886] $12.00
Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers [147158] $40.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $163.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $11.00

Prized Peony Bundle for As You See It Challenges

 Welcome to Friday and another As You See It Challenge! It's a Fill in the Blank challenge this week and one of my favourites. It's especially timely because of the polar vortex that has been gripping most of North America over the past couple of weeks! Snow in Texas!!??? Whoa! The challenge asks which colour makes you feel the most cozy. Here's the banner:

For me it's textured gray that does the trick and if you throw in a splash of warm red or yellow, it makes it perfectly Hygge!! So I did a background of Smoky Slate textured with the Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder and added a splash of warm Mango Melody with the Prized Peony Bundle!

• The Prized Peony Bundle consists of the Prized Peony cling stamp set and the Peony Dies. I stamped the peony flower in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured it in with Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo and Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo, adding some highlights with the Blends Colour Lifter.
• The Peony dies not only die cut the image but also an identical shape from Basic Gray cardstock that I adhered behind the image, offsetting it a bit to act as a shadow to provide contrast. These are added to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• The sentiment is from the same Prized Peony stamp set and is die cut with one of the Tasteful Label Dies.
• The Peony Dies has a scallop border die that I used on the edge here, die cut from Mango Melody cardstock.
• Embellishments include Gold Glitter Enamel Dots and Gold Trim from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack.

What colours make you feel cozy? I hope you'll play along with us.

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I don't want to see you disappointed! I know how easily time can get away from you. Why not make some time this weekend to place an order of $60 or more with my Online Store. and earn your Sale-A-Bration reward.

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If you live in Canada, and don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. I can help you with ideas, get you catalogues and provide you with Stampin' Up products. You can leave a message in the comments or contact me using any of the methods listed in the right side bar at the top of the page. You can shop with me from anywhere in Canada by clicking on the SHOP NOW button in the top menu or clicking on any of products below from my Online Store.

Product List

Prized Peony Cling Stamp Set (English) [152504] $33.00	Prized Peony Bundle (English) [154056] $78.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $11.25	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202] $12.00	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989] $12.00
Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $10.25	Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154888] $12.00
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] $12.00	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608] $6.00	Gold Glitter Enamel Dots [152155] $11.00	Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack [152475] $12.25	Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder [153200] $13.50
Peony Dies [152701] $54.00	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $42.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $163.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Seal [152813] $11.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50