Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Using Up Scraps - 6 x 6 Designer Paper OSW


I don't know about you but I have way too much designer paper in may stash of card making supplies, so I'm always looking for new and creative ways to feature and use it up in my card making.  

Recently I watched a video by Frances Martin (Frenchie) that showed how to make four cards simply by cutting a 6 x 6 piece of dsp on angles.  I instantly wanted to try out this One Sheet Wonder (OSW) cutting design.  

Essentially the OSW is created by taking a 6 x 6 sheet of DSP and marking all four sides of the paper at either 1 1/2" or 1 3/4".  Once your marks are in place line up the top and bottom marks in the cutting groove on your paper trimmer and make a cut.  The next step is a little tricky, but hold the two cut halves of paper together (still 6 x 6 with the cut line down the center) and turn the paper so the next set of marks are at the top and bottom in the trimmer and cut again.  This will give you four pieces of paper that are cut on an angle. 

Here are the Four Cards I Made: 

I had the Artistically Inked stamp set that was used in Frenchie's Youtube Video, however didn't have the cardstock and designer series paper on hand, so decided to go with a cosmopolitan vibe in black, white and tan.  




Design and Products Used:  

One of my favourite stamp sets.  The sentiments in this set and the unique watercolour images are perfect for so many projects.  
The Cane Weave Embossing folder provides the perfect backdrop element on your projects.  This wonderful embossing folder was carried over into the Annual Catalogue from the 2023 Spring Mini and I'm so happy Stampin' Up! did this.  

Assembly: 
  • Follow instructions above for cutting the OSW 6 x 6 piece of designer series paper.  
  • Cut four card bases at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4".  
  • Cut mats to 5 1/4" x 4" in Wild Wheat (new Incolour) or Basic Black cardstock.  Note the second card doesn't have a mat. 
  • Cut four smaller mats to 3 3/4" x 5" and with the Cane Weave Embossing Folder.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on these four cards, and the 6 x 6 OSW design, so leave me a comment below.  


Happy Stamping!

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Penny Hanuszak, CDN Independent Stampin' Up Demo

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JULY HOSTESS CODE: 

Don't forget to apply my July Hostess Code when placing an order under $200.00 CDN before shipping and handling, so you can receive a free stampin' rewards gift from me.  Click here to see how to use my code: 


ONE DAY ONLY ....DON'T MISS OUT!!! 
JULY 19, 2023  THE CLOCK IS TICKING




Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Gone Fishing Accordion Style

 

Let's Go Fishing Suite 

I was so excited to get my hands on Stampin' Up!s 2023/34 Annual Catalogue this past May.  And, I wasn't disappointed as there were so many wonderful stamp sets and products to choose from.  

Since I really enjoy creating masculine stamp sets and scenes, one of the first sections of the catalogue I search is the Hobbies and Recreation section on pages 78 through 93. 

Wow I had some hard decisions to make, but bar none, my favourite new product was the Let's Go Fishing Suite, which includes stamps, dsp, dies, and an awesome 3-D embossing folder called Twisted Rope EF.  No hesitation here, it was the first item I loaded into my shopping cart.  

The Let's Go Fishing Suite Collection #161546 is reasonably priced at $99 CDN and includes: Gone Fishing Bundle (10% discount) Stamp set and coordinating dies, Let's Go Fishing 12 x 12 paper and the Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder.  

If you're not interested in the embossing folder or beautiful designer paper in the suite, you can order the bundle which includes the 16 piece photopolymer stamp set and 17 coordinating dies.  It's called Gone Fishing Bundle.   

One of the first things I did with this set was experiment with the stamps and dies and just played with applying different colours and textures to the stamped images and cutting them out.  What fun!  

It's very easy to get the colours perfectly applied as most of the stamps are a 2-step process.  First you  stamp the base image usually in Momento Black Ink and then you stamp the colour with the coordinating fill image.  Easy peasy! 

HERE ARE MY CARDS: 

Gone Fishing Accordion Fold Birthday Cards 




The card fronts were basically a mix and match of the fabulous dsp designs mounted on an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" card stock base.  Bases were in BoHo Blue, and Very Vanilla.  Mats measure 5 1/4" x 4" and were in Calypso Coral and in Pebble Path.  For the labels I used the Deckled Rectangle Dies.  

The Deckled Rectangle Dies are nested dies that have a torn cardstock look.  I totally love these dies and they look beautiful in all my projects.   

Accordion Fold Interior Surprise:  

What I love about these cards is the surprise you get when you open the card.  It's definitely got a WOW factor.  Here's what it looks like when you open the card:




Here's what you need:
  • 10" x 5 1/4" piece of Designer Series Paper
  • A neutral cardstock piece for the sentiment that is 5" x 1 3/4".  On one of my samples above I cut two of these panels in Very Vanilla cardstock and I glued them to each side of the accordion fold. 
  • I used scraps of coordinating cardstock for the sentiment squares and circles and Very Vanilla cardstock for the sentiments 
  • I followed a Youtube video on how to create this card and you can find it on Cheryl Hamilton's blog by clicking here. 
I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy fun fold card and will try to make one yourself.  You'll be delighted with the results. I love the fact that  I can use up my DSP stash and get two cards from one 12/ x 12" sheet of designer paper.  

I'd love to hear what you think of this card.  Please leave your comments below. 


Happy Stamping!

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Penny Hanuszak, CDN Independent Stampin' Up! Demo 

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24 HOUR STAMP SALE JULY 19, 2023

Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and can’t decide which ones to get? You won’t have to stare for much longer because on 19 July 2023, you can get those stamp sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount! 

This is a lightening sale and lasts only one day so make sure you are ready to shop ‘til you drop! This is definitely a deal you don’t want to miss out on.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 

  • Host Stamp sets are excluded. 
  • SALES PERIOD: 19 July 2023 from 12:00 a.m. (MT) to 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • ORDERING DEADLINES
  • Phone: 19 July 2023 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) Online: 19 July 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • The sale will run for 24 hours.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • There is no limit to how many stamp sets may be purchased.
  • The 15% discount will apply to all stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (excluding host stamp sets).
  • No discount code necessary—the 15% off discount will be applied automatically.


Don't forget to add my July Hostess Code to your order at checkout if your order is under $200.00 CDN before shipping and handling.  If you apply this hostess code in the box provided you'll receive a gift from me and a thank you card.  

HAPPY STAMPING!  

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Sunday, July 2, 2023

Calling All Stampin' Up! Coupon Lovers.....

 Have You Heard the News?

EARN: 

Calling all Coupon Lovers!  Stampin' Up! is bringing back one of your favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $60 CAD (before shipping/handling and tax) you'll earn a $6 CAD coupon!  For every additional $60 spent you'll earn additional coupons.  It's that simple! 

REDEEM: 

SAVE all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August.

What You Need To Know:


There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn, but act fast as Bonus Days will be here and gone before you know it.

Earning Period: 6–31 July 2023

Ordering Deadlines:                                                                                                         
  • By Phone: 31 July 2023 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)                                           
  • Online: 31 July 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Earn $6 CAD coupon for every $60 CAD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made. 
  • Phone and email orders still require an email address.  Customers can shop, purchase, and earn coupons as a guest but they must provide a valid email at checkout, so why not just set up an online account.  
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. 
  • If you don't have an on-line account with me, set up one now so you're already to roll.  Click here to go to my on-line store. 
  • PAY ATTENTION BECAUSE THIS IS IMPORTANT:  Any order started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
  • Coupon codes can only be earned on commissionable items. Non-commissionable items (such as catalogs) do not count towards coupon earnings.

Redemption Period: 1–31 August 2023

Do not try to redeem until August 1st, 2023

Ordering Deadlines 

  • By Phone: 31 August 2023 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) 
  • Online: 31 August 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If applying multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • However,new prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.
  • Coupon codes will reduce the commissionable amount of an order.

Be sure to shop in my online store and add my JULY HOSTESS CODE to earn additional free stuff.  



HAPPY STAMPING!
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Saturday, July 1, 2023

JULY HOSTESS CODE

 HAPPY CANADA DAY! 

It's the 1st of July 2023 and this is Canada's 156th Birthday!  I hope wherever you are in the world if you're a Canadian you'll find someway to celebrate!  There are so many reasons to be thankful for the land that we love!  

I can think of another reason to celebrate today and it has to do with getting free goodies when you order from Stampin' Up!  My new Hostess Code for the month of July is now available from today through July 31st, 2023.

Here's How You Can Be Rewarded For Having an Online Account With Me and Adding My Monthly Hostess Code to Your Order: 
  • Setting up an on-line account in my on-line store is easy.  
  • You can place an on-line order anytime you want to shop - no waiting for a stamping party or for me to get back to you.  You're in charge!  
  • You're guaranteed to receive special customer service by selecting me to be your Stampin' Up! Demo.  I care about my customers and I'm always available to answer questions and assist you. 

  • You will receive FREE catalogues throughout the year mailed directly to your home when you place an order with me.  This includes the ANNUAL, two seasonal mini catalogues and the Sale-A-Bration Flyer. 
  • You're eligible to purchase Monthly Exclusive Release Products.  The July On-line Exclusives will be available July 6th, 2023.
Sneak Peak at July Online Exclusives - Available July 6th, 2023 
  • Apply my monthly Hostess Code to any order you place valued below $200 (not including shipping, tax and handling), and you will receive a share of that month's workshop order in the form of a FREE stamping gift. (see details below).
  • Your new products are shipped directly to your front door and generally arrive within 5-7 days of placing your online order.  There's no middle man.

Using the Hostess Code:

It's easy.  Once you've opened an on-line account and choose me as your demo, just place your order and add the hostess code on the Shopping Cart checkout page (don't forget because I can't add it for you). 

The purpose of the Hostess Code is to reward my customers who place an order valued between $60 to $199.00 before shipping and handling.  If your order is in this range, simply add my Monthly Hostess Code when you reach the Shopping Cart checkout on your order.  There is a box where the Hostess Code can be entered.*  Complete your order which will be shipped directly to you.  

Enter the hostess code in the box below your name on your account.
(see blue circle)

The last business day of the month I tally all the workshop orders that have applied the monthly Hostess Code, and then I place an order for FREE gifts for those customers.  Your FREE stamping gift will be sent to you within two weeks of me closing my order.  You'll also receive a handmade card showcasing current products and pictures and instructions will be available on my blog post for how I made the card.  


Note:  If your Stampin' Up! order is more than $200 before shipping, handling and tax, you will automatically be able to choose your own Stampin' Rewards at the end of your order.  
This charts shows the Stampin' Reward Percentage Earned based on the CDN dollar value of the order (before shipping, handling and tax).  

DON'T FORGET TO ADD MY JULY HOSTESS CODE QSTSUVSF AT THE END OF YOUR ORDER AT CHECKOUT: 



HAPPY STAMPING!
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Monday, June 19, 2023

FREE SHIPPING - WEDNESDAY JUNE 21, 2023

 

Time to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? For 24 hours only on Wednesday June 21st 2023 you can get FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $100 CAD or more (before tax). Let me repeat ..... this incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only! Sale ends at midnight on 21 June 2023.

Stuff You Need to Know:

  • All order types qualify for this promotion (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online). 
  • Free shipping applies after the qualifying amount ($100 CDN) has been met.
  • The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $100 CAD or more (before tax).
  • If you use a coupon code, product credit, or redeem host benefits, please note that these will affect the order’s retail amount and you may need to add additional items to qualify for free shipping. Orders must still meet the qualifying threshold to be eligible for free shipping.
  • Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period the promotion is live in each market; this means that the order must be opened and closed on 21 June 2023.
  • With the exception of a one-time monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 USD | $34.00 CAD shipping included) + tax.
  • Prepaid 3, 6, or 12 month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
  • There is no option for expedited shipping for Canadian markets at this time.
HAPPY STAMPING!
PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT!  

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Designer Series Paper Sale - Month of June

 Designer Paper Sale - Month of June


June 30th is the last day to enjoy 15% off select Designer Series Papers by Stampin' Up!. Don't miss out, take advantage of the 15% discount before the sale is over

What You Need To Know:
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.  
  • There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion. 
  • Only select Designer Series Papers are available at the 15% discount during this promotion. Please reference the table below or the flyer to see the papers included in the sale.
  • Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
  • Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount. 
  • Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.

HAPPY STAMPING!
PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, Independent Stampin' Up Demo 

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