Horizons!

 I've done a little of stamping in the past week or so.  I really love the March Paper Pumpkin - Beyond The Horizon - and have made a bunch of cards using the set.  It is gorgeous and coordinates well with 6x6 DSP, New Horizons.

This card uses the 6x6 DSP, New Horizons, along with the stamp set, On The Horizon (as a bundle.)  I bought this die mainly for the fence but I love the other dies and stamps in this set.  I am pretty sure it will carry over to the new Annual Catalog. 

This was such a simple card to make but has a WoW factor!  I opened up one of the cards from the Paper Pumpkin and cut it in two.  I used one of the dies from the Stitched Rectangles to die cut a rectangle in the middle of the card.  I cut a border around the Stitched Rectangle piece and mounted in over the hole I cut out with dimensionals.  The card is made using Misty Moonlight (In Color) cardstock.  For the tag, I used the Tailor Made Dies.

For this card, I cut off about 1 1/2" and adhered the piece I cut off to the bottom of the Paper Pumpkin card.  All the elements and the card came directly from the Paper Pumpkin kit.  See the card opened up below.

This is the card opened up using more elements from the Paper Pumpkin kit.

Cruise Time!

I returned from my cruise last Monday.  Ashley and I had a blast!  We went to concerts at night and broiled ourselves in the sunshine during the day.  (I'm waiting for my arms to peel!)  The musicians who performed for us included The Beach Boys, Temptations, Monkees, a Beatles band called Hard Days Night who were wonderful, Joe Piscopo, Emerson Hart, Yacht Rock Review, The Surfrajettes, and Mark BMacGrath.  My favorite was the Temptations and the Hard Days Night band.  The Beatles band had  custom tailored costumes, vintage instruments, Liverpudian dialect and precise attention to every detail recreating the magic and music of the total Beatle phenomenon.  Three costume changes during their set covered the full range of the Beatle experience.  The Temptations still have it and they are celebrating their 60th anniversary!  The sole surviving member of the original classic Temptations, Otis Williams, is 80 years old but you wouldn't believe it.  

Beautiful ice sculpture.

What skills!

This was Saturday night 60's.  We found bell bottoms at WalMart!

Groovy head bans!

Temptations

In the holding room waiting to board.

Leaving Miami

In Colors

 Good Morning!  Today Stampin' Up! demonstrators will be downloading the 2022 Annual Catalog!  While there are so many exciting products to soak in from the new catalog, I enjoy getting to know the new In Colors.  So many of our favorite Stampin' Up! colors started as "In Colors."  I started as a demonstrator in February of 2005 and the "In Colors" started in 2006.  Back in 2006, Stampin' Up! added six colors to its color collection in the Annual Catalog.  The In Colors offer colors that are trending in home, decor, fashion, design, and crafting.  For several years, Stampin' Up! offered a colloection six In Colors each year.  In 2010, the company offered five In Colors and announced that In Colors would be active for two years, alternating between years. 

See if you remember these first In Colors - Vintage Violet, Buckaroo Blue, Cool Caribbean, Marigold Morning, True Thyme and Cranberry Crisp.  I'll admit, I don't remember many of those first ones.  This year's In Colors are ......drum roll please!  Parakeet Parade, Tahitian Turquoise, Starry Sky, Orchid Oasis and Sweet Sorbet.

Here's a fun fact for you - Sixteen colors in our current color families started as In Colors.  Here are the collection colors that were introduced to us as In Colors:

• Pacific Point (2008 In Color -> Brights)
• Soft Suede (2009 In Color -> Neutrals)
• Crushed Curry (2009 In Color -> Regals)
• Melon Mambo (2009 In Color -> Brights)
• Rich Razzleberry (2009 In Color -> Regals)
• Bermuda Bay (2009 In Color -> Brights)
• Poppy Parade (2010-2012 In Color -> Brights)
• Blushing Bride (2010-2012 In Color -> Subtles)
• Pear Pizzazz (2010-2012 In Color -> Subtles)
• Calypso Coral (2011-2013 In Color -> Subtles)
• Pool Party (2011-2013 In Color -> Subtles)
• Coastal Cabana (2013-2015 In Color -> Brights)
• Blackberry Bliss (2014-2016 In Color -> Regals)
• Mossy Meadow (2014-2016 In Color -> Neutrals)
• Mint Macaron (2015-2017 In Color -> Subtles)
• Flirty Flamingo (2016-2018 In Color -> Brights)

When the catalog is released to demonstrators this afternoon (3 pm EDT), Stampin Up! will simultaneously launch the Last Chance product sale for products that are retiring from the 2020 Annual Catalog.  Check out those products later today.

 

Shipping Increase

 

These 5 colors are retiring soon ink pads, refills, cardstock, ribbon While supplies last Shop Retiring Colors Beat the shipping cost increase!   Starting April 1st, minimum shipping will increase to $7.95 (from $6.95) for orders under $73 or 11% of product total (from 10%) for orders over $73.  Protect your color investment by getting an ink refill and as much card stock as you think you'll need.

Stampin' Up Shipping Charges

 I want to let you know about a change to Stampin’ Up!’s shipping and handling pricing. Starting April 1, the minimum shipping charge will increase by $1.00, from $9.95 to $10.95—or by one percentage point, from 10% to 11% of the total order amount—whichever is greater.

I want to make sure you’re aware of this change, as it impacts both you and me. Stampin’ Up! is only one of many companies that have had to increase their shipping and handling costs in response to the global supply chain crisis. Stampin’ Up! has worked to keep the increase as minimal as possible so we can continue bringing you the unique, high-quality, and coordinated paper crafting products we love.  

I appreciate your business, and I’m happy to help you figure out the shipping costs for your order any time you’d like to know before purchasing. Remember there are some FREE SHIPPING deals Stampin’ Up! has a couple of times a year! I encourage anyone to buy a pre-paid paper pumpkin kit during those times as it will save you a whole bunch over the course of a year.

Thanks for your attention.

Waves of the Ocean

Each of the world’s wide and open oceans is brimming with beauty and wonder. Marvelous marine animals, miles of submerged mountain ranges, and unique underwater plants lie thousands of feet below Earth’s dry surface, encouraging exploration and awaiting discovery.

Discover the depths of the ocean—and your artistic abilities—with the Waves of the Ocean Collection! This coastal collection includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies, both early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog. Plus, a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle—each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period!

Explore artistic expression with the Waves of the Ocean Collection. With these seaside supplies, you’ll dive into inspiration and swim in a sea of creativity!  

Check out the video below - 

The bundle  (stamps and dies) is $51.25 (USD) but if you want it all (and who doesn't) it is $79.25.   

The Waves of the Ocean Collection includes:

• Waves of Inspiration Bundle (10% off)
  
• Waves of the Ocean 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper
  
• Blue Foils 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Paper
  
• Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels
• Only available while supplies last

The Designer Paper is $11.50 / Blue Foil Specialty paper is $10.  

Exclusive embellishments only available during the Waves of the Ocean promotion are $6.50.

• 168 adhesive-backed rhinestones
  
• 3 mm: 20 each of 6 colors
  
• 4 mm: 4 each of 6 colors
  
• 5mm: 4 each of 6 colors
  
• Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, Pacific Point
  
• Only available while supplies last
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Click on the pictures below to get a better view of this wonderful collection!

New Horizon Designer Paper

I love the New Horizons designer paper!!  You can order it using the item # 157768.  Each pack of this New Horizons paper includes four of each of the 12 double-sided designs ... 48 sheets total!!  Just a small portion of this paper can be the main artwork in your hand crafted card.  No need to add much more.

Here are a few cards I put together in just a small amount of time.

Stamped the birds and trees onto the DSP.

Stamped the birds, tree & grass on to the DSP.

 

I cut one of the New Horizons designer paper into four 3" x 3" pieces.  Remember there are two sides to the paper so pick which one you like the best.  Stamp an image if you wish like birds, trees, etc.  I layered the 3" square onto Basic Black (cut 3 1/8").  Place this layered piece where you want it to go.  Stamp your sentiment on the white card base.  You can adhere the square onto the card with glue, tape or add dimensionals to the back and pop it up.

  

Masculine Slimlines

 I have been concentrating on making cards that I can send to men (or boys).  This stamp set, Driving By, that I got for FREE! during Sale-a-Bration did the trick!  I love the van!  I paper-pieced some designer paper that I had in my stash for the vans.  I love the hippie one, don't you?  I am going on the Beach Boys cruise with my daughter in a couple of weeks and the theme is 60's so this card fits the bill!   I think I am going to make several cards similar to these slimline to give out on the cruise.

This designer paper (Pattern Party) is from the Annual Catalog Hosting Rewards.

 

I found this truck in a retired stamp set called Ride With Me.

More Friendly Hello

 More cards using the Stampin'Up! Friendly Hello stamp set and Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper from the 2022 Sale-a-Bration brochure.

Another great way to use that designer paper you have been hoarding!  The card is Petal Pink.  The designer paper is matted on a piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock to make the DSP "pop."  Surprisingly, when I was looking for a piece of ribbon to use, I found this Gumball Green ribbon.  Gumball Green retired several years ago but it went well with the Granny Apple!

Another simple card to show off the designer paper.  This time Fresh Freesia is the winner.  I used Wink of Stella on "hello."

Friendly Hello from Sale-a-Bration

I used the Stampin' Up! Friendly Hello stamp set and Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper from the January-February 2022 Sale-a-Bration brochure to create these cards to share with you today.

For this card, I used my Stampin' Blends to color the flowers and the bird.  The colors I used on this card are Petal Pink and Pool Party.  I am not a big fan of Petal Pink (too orangey) but I really like it paired with Pool Party.

This card does a great job of highlighting the designer paper - 3 different patterns and all from the same Sale-a-Bration pack.  I used the tag dies from Tailor Made Tags and stamped the sentiment from Biggest Wish stamp set.   Fresh Freesia was the star of this card and of course I had to sprinkle a few rhinestones around.