Beauty of the Earth Suite with Alcohol Ink Blending Techniques

I felt I needed to get going showing you more of the new catalogue, so I got out the new Beauty of the Earth Suite to play around with. I feel like it a predominantly autumn suite, but I wanted to make a spring card, since all the fruit trees are in bloom where I live right now and our lilac tree is nearly blooming. So I decided to try some different alcohol ink blending techniques to get some spring blossom colours into the mix.

A while back I experimented with using Stampin' Blends markers on vellum and spritzing them with alcohol to get this effect: 

 I had several vellum panels left with this technique and one had some beautiful spring colours from the Stampin' Blends including Flirty Flamingo, Highland Heather and Mango Melody. Basically you colour all over the vellum with the colours you want to use and then spritz it with a minimum 90%+ concentration of isopropyl alcohol and let it dry. The colours pool and blend and then dry rapidly.

• On a Soft Suede card base I added a piece of the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper. This was the second one I tried. The first design was just clouds in a blue sky, but the card ended up looking too bland, so I tried this design and liked it much better.
• I added the die cut of the tree trunk and branches in Soft Suede cardstock.
• Then I got and 3 1/3" sq. piece of Shimmery White card stock. I took a large E block and coloured on it using the Polished Pink, Highland Heather and Mango Melody Dark Stampin' Blends. I then spritzed them well with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol in one of our Stampin' Spritzers, left it for a moment for the colours to blend a bit and then pressed the Shimmery White cardstock square on top of it to pick up the colour, then let the cardstock dry.
• I positioned the leafy canopy die on the inked Shimmery White cardstock and die cut the leaf cover for the tree. It was fairly bland except for the Polished Pink. That's when I decided that if I overlaid the dyed vellum it would look more vibrant. 
• I die cut the leafy canopy again from the dyed vellum and overlaid it on top of the shimmery white one. This gave more intense colour, and some interesting veining. I offset them a little to show what was underneath. The leaves were mounted on Mini Stampin' Dimensionals.

• I added die cut birds from Misty Moonlight cardstock to the tree, a sentiment from the Beauty of Friendship stamp set stamped in Polished Pink and tagged with some Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon.
• The final touch is some 2021 - 2023 In Colour Jewels.

Monday is the last day to sign up for May's Paper Pumpkin kit, but there's something you should know about!

Starting today until Monday or until the prescribed number of $7 kits run out, this kit will be available for new subscribers (new email addresses) for $7 for this first kit of their subscription. You just need to use the Promo Code HOMERUN0521 when you sign up HERE. Don't wait in case they run out!

Also take a close look at our JOIN+ Promo. If you like getting the best deal on an ongoing basis, then this Promotion is for you! Or maybe you have been thinking about taking your hobby to the next level and running it as a business, then this Promotion is for you! Or maybe you just want to get to know more people who love to create and stamp and make cards, then this Promotion is for YOU! 

Until the end of May, the Stampin' Up! starter kit will contain $41 more dollars of free products of your choice. How does that work? Well, you pay $135 for the kit with NO SHIPPING CHARGES! Normally you'd be able to pick $165 worth of any current Stampin' Up! products of your choice, BUT during the month of May, you be able to pick $206 worth of products!

To join my Team, click HERE.

Finally, my New Annual Catalogue Product Shares are up and I would like to get the first round of shares completed by Monday, May 10th. To find out more and sign up if you want to, click HERE.

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

Beauty Of Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set [154983] $30.00	Beauty Of Friendship Bundle (English) [155834] $71.00	Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155841] $15.75	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] $13.50	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101910] $13.50
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $12.00	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [155712] $10.25	Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155520] $12.00
Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155519] $12.00	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887] $12.00	Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154888] $12.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154884] $12.00	2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571] $9.50
Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155714] $9.50	Beautiful Trees Dies [155840] $49.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $163.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $5.50

Simply Elegant Anniversary for May's Online Technique Class

 

I've finally decided which new suite from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue is my favourite, and it hasn't been an easy decision. I love different aspects of different suites and there are the odd things about many of the suites that I'm not as crazy about, but there is one that I can say that I love everything about it, so it has to take the crown as my favourite! And crown is a good way to celebrate this suite, because it is the Simply Elegant Suite on pages 68 & 69 of the catalogue. And the designs are full of metallic flourishes, just like a crown would have!

We have a plethora of anniversaries in our family in the next few weeks, as I'm sure many families have, because many weddings take place in the May - September Window. So you might have anniversaries or weddings coming up for which you might need to make cards. I have a class coming up in May to address the common occasions that take place in late spring/early summer. I call it a Black Tie Event! More about that later.

Here's a closer look at the wedding/anniversary card from that class using the Simply Elegant Suite:

• On the black card base, I used a full layer and a couple of strips of the Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper. You can see the richness of the designs and the metallic foil accents.
• On a piece of Basic White cardstock, die cut with a Stitched Rectangle die, a flourish stamp image and a sentiment from the Elegantly Said stamp set are embossed in Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder.
• Some Gold Simply Elegant Trim and some Black Rhinestone and Rhinestone Basic Jewels are added.

Here are more details about the May Online Class and how you can register:

So many special events come up in May and June and this class will help you be ready for them: It's a black tie event as you can see and we have a Fancy Fold Grad card, a tuxedo Father's Day card and Wedding/Anniversary card featuring the new Simply Elegant Suite from the new Annual Catalogue. 

Registration is needed by Friday, May 7 if you are from out of town and the cost is $20 or a minimum $30 order from my online store. I would suggest the Elegantly Said stamp set to enable you to complete the wedding/anniversary card, unless you can find another set to take it's place.

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.

Note: The class is on Tues. May 18th at 6 pm, not Saturday. My Catalogue Launch will be on the Saturday. You can watch the YouTube Replay if you can't make the class at the scheduled time.

To register by Fri., May 7, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/64M6UjcDE9dFCqUY7

You can also see more about my other online classes HERE.

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

Elegantly Said Cling Stamp Set [155095] $31.00	Elegantly Said Bundle (English) [155753] $49.50	Simply Elegant 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [155761] $20.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $12.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.25
Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555] $24.00	Simply Elegant Trim [155766] $10.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	*Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639] $6.50
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $6.75	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $48.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $163.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Seal [152813] $11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50

*Retired: no longer available for sale

The New 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue Goes Live Today!!

 Just a quick post today to let you know that you can now order from the New    2021 - 2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue today! I hope you're as excited as I am to finally have access to ALL the wonderful products:

Here's the link to the PDF Download of the new catalogue if you don't yet have the hard copy:   2021 - 2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue

Here's a fun video of Sara and Shelli sharing some of the new suites:

          

As well, we have more good new for you! There are TWO fabulous new promotions starting today as well!!

The first one starts now and goes until June 14! It's called Connect, Craft & Collect and it's going to boost your Stampin' Rewards for qualifying parties by $30!

Here's all the details:

Contact me to set up an online party for you!

The second promotion is for those of you who want a real LASTING DEAL! It's BONUS product in the STARTER KIT:

Here are the details:

To join my team and get the enhanced Starter Kit with $206 worth of your choice of any Stampin' Up! products for only $135 and no shipping charge click on    JOIN MY TEAM. You'll also get at least 20% discounts as long as you retain your demo status and you'll be able to join a fantastic network of people who love to stamp and papercraft, just like you!

Now, go over and start your order on my Online Store! Have Fun!

Tomorrow is the First Day to Order From the New 2021/22 Annual Catalogue

Tomorrow is the First Day to Order from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue

 I hope you're as excited as I am about the new 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue! There are so many beautiful new products for you to enjoy! I'm sure you'll be looking it over for days to come! Tomorrow I will be able to share the link with you so even if you don't have the catalogue in your hands, you will still be able to browse it by downloading the PDF version.

Today is the Last Day to Order from the 2020-2021 Annual Catalogue

You won't want to be disappointed and miss out on something that you really wanted that is retiring from the old Annual Catalogue. Your best bet is to go to my Online Store and check to see what is left from the retiring products. These products are updated in real time, so you'll know what is still available. You can place your own order, or you can contact me before 7 pm PDT tonight (Monday)  and I'll place your order for you.

In preparation for the new Annual Catalogue, I've prepared some Paper, Ribbon and Embellishment Shares for you:

2021- 2022 Annual Catalogue Paper, Ribbon and Embellishment Shares

There are so many enticing new products in the new 2021/22 Annual Catalogue that I'm sure your wish list is longer than your arm! Here's a way to get a taste of many of the papers, ribbons and embellishments for less money! Product shares! Here is what it available.

A. Ribbon and Trim Share - $30 plus shipping when necessary

Just Jade & Gold 3/8" Braided Ribbon - 2 yards   pg. 139
Flirty Flamingo 1/4" Gold Metallic Ribbon - 2 yards pg. 139
Evening Evergreen 3/8" Chevron Weave Ribbon - 2 yards pg. 139
Smoky Slate 7/8" Textured Ribbon - 2 yards pg. 139                                                Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink and Soft Succulent 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon - 2 yards each pg. 139                                                              Highland Heather 1/2" Grosgrain Ribbon - 2 yards pg. 140

Mint Macaron 1/2" Soft Velvet Ribbon - 1 yard pg. 140

Pale Papaya & White 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon - 2 yards pg. 140 

B. Embellishment Share - $24 plus shipping when necessary

Paper Lattice - 2 each  pg. 141
Expressions in Ink Ephemera - 1 sheet with 10 pieces, 20 adhesive sequins pg. 141
Loose Flower Flourishes - 2 each of 3 colours in 2 sizes = 12 pg. 141
Bumble Bee Trinkets - 4 pg 141

Genial Gems - 5 each of 2 colours in 2 sizes = 20 pg 142

2020-2022 In Colour Square Gems - 2 each of 5 colours in 2 sizes = 20 pg. 142

2021-2023 In Colour Jewels - 2 each of 5 colours in 2 sizes = 20 pg. 142

Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials - 6 each of 3 shapes in 2 finishes = 36 pg. 142

Round & Square Brads - 20 each of 2 shapes in black & white = 40 pg. 143

C. 6 x 12 Paper Share - one 6 x 12 sheet each of 6 double sided designs for each set = 54 sheets in total- $53 plus shipping when necessary

Beauty of the Earth pg 130

Bloom Where You're Planted pg 131

Expressions in Ink Specialty pg 131

Hand Penned pg 131

In the Wild pg 132

Pansy Petals pg 132

Simply Elegant Specialty pg 133

Sweet Symmetry pg 133

You're a Peach pg 134

D. 6 x 6 Paper Share - 112 sheets in total -  $54 plus shipping when necessary

Tidings of Christmas - 2 sheets each of 6 double sided designs = 12  pg 133

2020-2022 In Colours - 1 each of 2 double sided designs in each of 5 colours pg 134

2021-2023 In Colours - 1 each of 2 double sided designs in each of 5 colours pg 134

Brights, Neutrals, Regals & Subtles - For each pack, 1 each of 2 double sided designs in each of 10 colours pg 134

E. "I Want It All" Share - $136 plus shipping when necessary - Save 15%

- Includes A,B,C & D
- Best Value

Use the form below to sign up for the shares you want.  Scroll down all the way to make sure you include all the important information. 

You will not be charged simply by filling out this form. 

Once I have 4 or 5 people to form a share, I will send each person a Paypal invoice for their portion. When I have received payment, I will order the products and sort and carefully package the product shares and have them delivered to you.  You can cancel your order at any time before submitting payment, by emailing me your decision.