I can't wait to get crafting. The new InColours do not disappoint. Along with an assortment of lovely gems I've got markers and blends, re-inkers and ink pads cardstock and DSP in the New InColours and for the Colour Refresh of the basic colour families.
This is my little creative get away spot in a very hectic world. I love to stamp, meet other stampers and share my inspirations. So come and, sit for a while, explore my site and leave a comment when you can.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
HAPPY DANCE DAY!!!!! GOT MY PRE-ORDER
I can't wait to get crafting. The new InColours do not disappoint. Along with an assortment of lovely gems I've got markers and blends, re-inkers and ink pads cardstock and DSP in the New InColours and for the Colour Refresh of the basic colour families.
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Spring Inspiration - Hand Stamped Sentiment #411 Challenge
Happy Spring!
Spring is here, with lots of showers and sunny periods, and even a bit of left over winter stuff like hail and snow thrown into the mix.
So, while surfing through various challenges this week, I was inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiment #411 Inspiration Challenge which unfortunately had already closed. However I still felt like doing it
Here is My Card:
Since I'm on a mission to replenish my birthday cards and diminish my huge stash of designer series paper, I chose the retired Flowering Fields Designer Series (2022) paper and paired it with Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White card stocks. What a vibrant colour combination!
While searching for fancy fold cards through YouTube and Pinterest I came across this card design which shows up under a variety of names. This one was called a Window Pillar card, but I've also seen it listed as a Pop-up Window Frame and Center Pop Up Frame. Whatever the correct name, this design was ideal for showcasing the beautiful floral dsp and highlighting the birthday wishes sentiment.
I absolutely loved the structure of this card. It looks like it might be difficult to make, but isn't. As long as you have some type of layering or nesting dies you've got it aced. And, another thing I love about it is that the pillar mechanism allows the pop up to fold either left or right making the card lie flat when inserted into an envelope. That's genius!
In the original card, there is just a flat cardstock mat, but I didn't care for that as I like cards with a lot of writing surface for personal messaging, and I want the card to stand up on it's own, not require an easel hinge or to be propped up. So, for my version I chose to replace the flat mat with a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" card base. I was super please with this decision.
After making this card in a horizontal design I decided to make a second version in portrait mode to see what it would look like. Again, I wasn't disappointed with this change, in fact I kind of fancy this version more. What do you think? Horizontal or Vertical..... which is your fave?I haven't included measurements or instructions in this post as it's probably easier to go to the source and watch the video. All the measurements and instructions can be found on Oksana Semenska's Fun Stamper blog post and her Youtube demonstration. She calls the card her milkshake funky fold card. Hang in until the end of her video as she has included some additional card samples that are very inspiring.
Well that's it for today. I hope you enjoyed this post and will come back to visit again. Don't forget to leave me a comment on which version of the card is your favourite. Follow Oksana's video, and create your own fun versions...... I'd love to see them too. Truly this fun fold is a keeper! Happy Stampin!
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Penny Hanuszak, CDN Independent Stampin' Up Demo
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
ONE DAY ONLY - APRIL 19, 2023
Holy Moly! Today is a FREE Shipping Day. Wow there's still time to get in on this bonus but it's only good until midnight tonight and it's only good on orders of $100+ CDN.
Happy Stamping!Wednesday, April 12, 2023
MAY PAPER PUMPKIN CARD KIT - ORDER NOW
Say hello to mountain landscapes and new Stampin' Up!In Colors! The May kit features nine outdoors-themed cards in the new 2023–2025 In Colors plus exclusive FREE stickers.
When you purchase this kit here's what is included:
- All the supplies you need to create 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, plus 9 coordinating envelopes.
- A 7-piece all-occasion stamp set that celebrates good friends and great adventures!
- 1 Copper Clay (new In Color!) Classic Stampin’ Spot.
- Twine and die-cut accents
- FREE stickers to put on your projects or anything you want—water bottles, laptops, coolers, and more!
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This add-on includes:
- 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs
- 18 coordinating envelopes
- Finished card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
Win A Prize - In Color Giveaway:
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Penny Hanuszak, Stampin' Up Independent CDN Demo
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
New Incolors - Not Long Now!
NEW INCOLORS FOR 2023 2025........ ALMOST HERE!
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Whoa I can't wait to get my hands on the new incolours. How about you? I'm already in love with these colours, their names and the possibilities for designing with them. I can't wait and am so excited to play with them! My orders on the way...... so it won't be long.
One of the privileges of being a Stampin' Up Demo is the pre-order period before new products are launched. We get to place an order, and receive a free catalogue a month before our customers.
If you'd like to get yours early join my team and you can order right away as part of your starter kit. For more information click here to Join Now!
Saturday, April 1, 2023
APRIL HOSTESS CODE - WELCOME APRIL!
- You decide when to place your order - my online store is available 24/7
- Your new products are shipped directly to your front door and generally arrive within 5-7 days of placing your online order.
- If you order is $120.00 (before shipping & handling) you'd earn two free items.
- Place an online order with me during the month of APRIL valued between $60.00 to $199.00 before shipping and handling, and apply my APRIL Hostess Code 6MDHRMWK at the end of your order to receive a FREE stamping reward from me.*
- You'll also receive a special handmade thank you card for placing your order, and applying my APRIL HOSTESS CODE at the checkout. All cards feature current product.
Note: *I'll be closing the Hostess Order option at noon on APRIL 30TH, so I can process the hostess code gifts that day. You'll receive you'll your thank you gift from me within two weeks of the month end.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
LAST CHANCE AND COLOUR REFRESH COMING SOON!
LAST CHANCE SALE BEGINS APRIL 4th AT 2am MT
Stampin' Up! just released the Annual & Mini Catalog Last Chance Lists AND they've revealed the new Color Refresh. Take advantage of this advance notice to make a list of sale items. You could save as much as 60%, but only while supplies last.
COLOUR REFRESH:
Every 5 years or so Stampin' Up! Refreshes their coloured products. Check out this video to see what's retired, what's new and what's returning!
CATALOG LAST CHANCE LISTS REVEALED
The January–April 2023 Mini Catalog and the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be retiring soon! If you have a favourite product you just can't live without, then now's the time to stock up before they’re gone for good!
You can save up to 60% on essential craft supplies. What are you waiting for? Check out the Last Chance PDF lists today, and you'll be ready to start shopping on April 4th when the sale begins. This selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.
2023 MINI CATALOGUE JANUARY TO APRIL:
Sale begins April 4 at 2am MT
You can order from my online store in my online store BUT REMEMBER some of these items will sell out before the sale even begins.
HAPPY STAMPING!
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Friday, March 3, 2023
Two Toned Flora Anniversary Card and FMS Challenge #575
Thanks for dropping by today. Like a lot of places on the west coast we had a cold front settle in this past week. Brrrrrrrrr the wind chill has really dropped the normally mild end of February temps to record lows. The good news about bad weather is that I actually get some play time in my craft room.
I've been working on Karens Freshly Made Sketch FMS#575. Here's the sketch:
Here's My Card:
Stamp Sets:
- Two Toned Flora bundle includes Two Toned Flora stamp set and the Two Toned Flora dies.
Ink:
- Soft Succulent
- Fresh Freesia
- Flirty Flamingo
- Highland Heather
DSP:
Accessories:
- Cane 3-D Embossing Folder
- Tailor Made Tag Dies
- Sequins
- Dimensionals
- Fresh Freesia card base measures 8 1/2" 5 1/2" and is scored at 4 1/4"
- Highland Heather mat measures 5 1/4" x 4"
- For DSP and White Mat I cut a piece of the Fancy Flora DSP to 2" x 4 7/8" and adhered to the Highland Heather mat, leaving an 1/8" border on top, side and bottom. I cut a piece of Whisper White card stock to 2" by 4 7/8 and embossed it with the Cane 3D Embossing Folder before mounting it to the Highland Heather mat.
- The tag was cut from a scrap of Whisper White card stock with the Tailor Made Tag Dies and the Happy Anniversary sentiment was stamped in Highland Heather Ink. The tag was adhered below the flower onto the Whisper White mat.
- The floral element began by stamping three of the flowers from the Two Toned Flora Stamp set onto Whisper White card stock. I stamped two flowers with Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather ink, and one using Flirty Flamingo. For the first layer I stamped off once for the details I went full strength with the ink. The leaves were stamped with Soft Succulent ink. Flowers and leaves were die cut with the Two Toned Flora Dies and adhered to the circle with adhesive and dimensionals.
- Inside panel is a 4" by 5 1/4" piece of Whisper White. I stamped the sentiment in Highland Heather and one of the large flowers in Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
HELLO MARCH - MARCH HOSTESS CODE
Benefits to shopping at my online store and adding my
March Hostess Code are:
- You decide when to place your order - my online store is available 24/7
- Your new products are shipped directly to your front door and generally arrive within 5-7 days of placing your online order.
- If you order is $120.00 (before shipping & handling) you'd earn two free items.
- Place an online order with me during the month of March valued between $60.00 to $199.00 before shipping and handling, and apply my March Hostess Code 6MDHRMWK at the end of your order to receive a FREE stamping reward from me.*
- Not only will you receive a handmade thank you card for placing the order, but for applying my MARCH HOSTESS CODE at the checkout you'll also receive a specially chosen stamping reward from me.
Note: *I'll be closing the Hostess Order option at noon on March 31st, so I can process the hostess code gifts that day. You'll receive you'll your thank you gift from me within two weeks of the month end.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Time's Running Out for Sale-a-Bration 2023
How did we get to the last day of February, and the final day of SALE-A-BRATION 2023?
That's right! In less than 10 hours we'll see the biggest sale event of the year close and you'll no longer be able to take advantage of:
- Joining my team and opportunity to get a Blue Mini Cut and Emboss Machine
- Getting free products with each $60.00 purchase
Monday, February 20, 2023
Gaggles of Geese Birthday Greeting - FMS#573
Time for another sketch challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches.
Here is Kim's sketch design: FMS#573
- There are four mats on this card face.
- Parakeet Party mat 3 3/4" x 8 1/4"
- Chicken Wire DSP mat 3 1/2" x 8" the mat is from On the Farm DSP
- Parakeet Party mat 3 1/8" x 7 7/8"
- Whisper White mat 3" x 7 3/4"
- Sweet Sorbet
- Tahitian Tide
- Parakeet Party
- Starry Sky
- Orchid Oasis
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