Saturday, November 26, 2016

Seashore Stampers Blog Hop - Quick & Easy Christmas Card



Last Saturday of the month means it's time for Seashore Stampers Blog Hop! Welcome from Mi Ran's blog.


Today we are sharing last minute or quick and easy Christmas cards. Sometimes there are are those unexpected additions to your card list, or someone you forgot last year and almost did again. And then there is the busy schedule that has you putting off your cards to the last minute. Or perhaps you want to make all the cards at once, keeping them simple for mass production....

Now, everyone's interpretation of quick & easy can be different. So for that reason I am showing the same card, well supposed to be the same card, done four different ways. They were supposed to be landscape cards, but I forgo that when I made this first one.

This first card is pretty basic. Just stamp, mat, tie a ribbon, and pop up on the card base. Can't get any easier than that. Just remember it's supposed to be landscape.


White with a hint of red is quite striking. And, of course will work with any choice of colour for your Christmas card/s.


Measurements:

Card base- Whisper White Thick - 11 (5 1/2")w x 4 1/4"h
Real Red - 4" w x 2 3/4" h
Whisper White (reg) - 3 15/16"w x 2 11/16"h


Next, we take the above card and step it up a bit with some DSP. Using DSP for cards is another way to add a little something to your card/s without all the work. Just a little extra cutting that is easily done while watching your favorite TV show or movie.


Measurements:

Card base - Whisper White Thick - 11 (5 1/2")w x 4 1/4"h
DSP - 5"w x3 3/4"h
Whisper White (reg) - 4"w x 2 3/4"h
DSP - 3 7/8"w x 2 5/8"h

You can see the two parts that are popped up in the photo below.


OK, still keeping it simple but just folding it differently and adding a couple more cuts and stepping up one more notch. A Gate Fold card! These always bring a little brighter smile to the receiver's face because it's just a little more unique.


Measurements:

Card Base - Whisper White Thick - 11 (5 1/2") x 4 1/4" h
SCORE @ 2 3/4" & 8 1/4"
DSP - 2 @ 2 1/2" h x 3 3/4" w (cutting with the pattern matching down the center - could cut 1 @ 5" w x 3 3/4" h and cut down the center)
Whisper White (reg) - 2 @ 2" w x 2 3/4" h
DSP - 2 @ 1 15/16" w x 2 5/8" h (or cut 1 @ 3 7/8" w x 2 5/8" h and cut down center)

In the next photo you can see what is popped up.


If that is still a little too simple for you, you can step it up just a bit more by adding red mats to it. It's still an easy card that just adds time to cutting and matting pieces.


Measurements:

Card Base - Whisper White Thick - 11" (5 1/2")w x 4 1/4" h
Real Red - 5" w x 3 3/4" h
DSP - 4 15/16" w x 3 11/16" h
Whisper White (reg) - 3 15/16" w x 2 11/16" h
Real Red - 3 7/8" w x 2 5/8' h
DSP - 3 13/16" w x 2 9/16" h

And, again, just the two layers are popped up.


So there you have it. Three additional versions to the very clean and simple card below, all of which are quick and easy according to your style and skills. The choice is up to you.


Hope you enjoyed these. Now on to see what Addriene started with today. Or go backwards and go to the previous page the Mi Ran posted!


http://stampingforu.blogspot.ca/2016/11/quickielast-minute-christmas-card.html

http://victoriapapershaper.blogspot.ca/2016/11/seashore-stamper-november-blog-hop.html


Participating today is...


Adrienne
Bruni
Erica
Jean
Mi Ran
Sabrina - that's me...

Thank you for hopping with us today, and I hope you see something that inspires you.

Happy creating!









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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Onstage #5 - Sneak Peek - Special Reason



No more Make & Takes to share with you, but we did win some lovely stamp sets! I did find the time to make a card using one of those sets.So this is a Sneak Peek of my own.


Now this stamp set does come in a Bundle with dies, and can be found on page 42 when you get your new 2017 Occasions Catalogue. We did not win the die set, but the stamp set is a lovely one to create with. And I have to thank Mi Ran for switching prizes with me.



'Special Reason' is the name of this set and it includes some sentiments for birthday, congrats, and friendship.


In this close up below, you can see that I did the following: masking, water spritzed stamp, used my Stampin' Write Markers, and flicked my Clear Wink of Stella. I will be showing you haw to do this in a class in the new year.


In the photo below, you can better see the wink and glimmer of my Wink of Stella flicking.


Next, you can see two layers that are popped up with dimensionals.


And for my little corner inside the card...


And the card again, from the front.


I love stamping with my Stampin' Write Markers! Let me know if you want more classes using these versatile markers and learning the technique.


Happy stamping!









 
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From November 1st through 30th, you have the opportunity to purchase Stitched Shapes Framelits ahead of their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog and get 25% off coordinating stamp sets. With Stitched Shapes Framelits you can make paper stitches in seconds, turning any project into one that is stitched from the heart.





Monday, November 21, 2016

Online Extravaganza Begins Today With a 24 Hour Flash Sale!




TODAY the Online Extravaganza begins with an additional 24 hour FLASH SALE! While the sale runs all week, there are some items that are only available today as bundles or discounted.

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TODAY ONLY (Monday, November 21, 2017) This big sale is kicked off with a handful of items that are discounted for ONE DAY ONLY.  The list includes three bundles that are unique to this promotion and two must-have tools at a big discount.  Here’s an overview of these discounted products:






Embellished Ornaments And Delicate Ornament Bundle (Clear) – 146005 - $66.00 $52.80




Embellished Ornaments And Delicate Ornament Bundle (Wood) – 146004 - $75.00 $60.00




Enamel Shapes Bundle – 146002 - $57.25 $37.21




Gift Bag Punch Board – 135862 - $27.00 $18.90




Gift Box Punch Board – 135863 - $27.00 $18.90





Ombre Pads Bundle – 146003 - $58.75 $41.13








While ordering these fantastic deals, add the Stitched Framelits to your order, because after the 30th they will not be available until June in the new Annual Catalogue! (Backordered - You can add these items to your order; however, they are currently not in stock. More are on their way, and once they arrive, these items will be shipped separate from your original order.)



9 DAYS LEFT TO GET THIS DIE SET BEFORE IT COMES OUT AGAIN IN THE 2017 - 2018 ANNUAL CATALOGUE!


http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/sabradcreations/promotions

From November 1st through 30th, you have the opportunity to purchase Stitched Shapes Framelits ahead of their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog and get 25% off coordinating stamp sets. With Stitched Shapes Framelits you can make paper stitches in seconds, turning any project into one that is stitched from the heart.


 
 
 
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Have fun browsing and shopping the deals!
 
 
 


 

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Onstage Make & Take #4 - Sneak Peek



This is an exciting post for those of you that like to colour! Stampin' Up! will be bringing out Watercolour Pencils and Colouring DSP in the new 2017 Occasions & Sale-A-Bration Ccatalogues!


For the last OnStage Make & Take we were given the use of these products to create this card.


I can hardly wait to show you these products. We will have some fun with them in the new year, so look for those classes, or book a party with these as the focus of your event.

We coloured one of the pieces so that you could see both the colouring paper blank and coloured in.


Love the bumble bee, don't you?

Here is a closer look. We used the Blender Pens after colouring, but I would love to try it with a light touch from the Aqua Painters to see the results.


If you'd like to book a party to experiment with these products in the new year, contact me, and together we will make this happen for you. January and February is a great time to have a party to get out of the 'after Christmas slump' or 'Winter blues'.

I plan to have my Occasions & Sale-A-Bration Open House on January 14th at the Scrapbook Parade Crop held at the Langford Legion Hall. Hope to see you there!


Happy Creating!







11 DAYS LEFT TO GET THIS DIE SET BEFORE IT COMES OUT AGAIN IN THE 2017 - 2018 ANNUAL CATALOGUE!


http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/sabradcreations/promotions

From November 1st through 30th, you have the opportunity to purchase Stitched Shapes Framelits ahead of their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog and get 25% off coordinating stamp sets. With Stitched Shapes Framelits you can make paper stitches in seconds, turning any project into one that is stitched from the heart.





Friday, November 18, 2016

Monday Starts Online Extravaganza TIme!



This is the second post for today to announce the HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA from November 21st to 28th! Available only while supplies last.


Monday the 21st starts with doorbuster bundles available on Monday ONLY.
  • Bundle of ALL 5 Ombre ink pads--complete collection! $41.13  (regular price $58.75)
  • Bundle of ALL 5 Color Families of Enamel Shapes! $37.21 (regular price $57.25)
  • Bundle of Embellished Ornaments stamp set & Delicate Ornaments Framelit dies-- wood mount $60.00 instead of $75.00, cling-mount $52.80 instead of $66.00
  • Gift Bag Punch Board and Gift Box Punch Board--each just $18.90 instead of $27.00
For the entire week there are other specials at 10%, 20%, 30% & 40% off. To see them Click here.

Then on Monday, 28th there will another 24 hours only doorbuster bundles flash sale!

Wow! These are some pretty incredible savings!

You know, if you joined as a demonstrator, even just as a hobby and not for the business--you'd get these discounts ON TOP of your demonstrator discount--can you believe it? That's just one of the many perks of being in the sisterhood of Stampin' Up. I'm sure you'd love to be a part of my team, too!

Sign up today so you are ready for the big sale on Monday!


Happy stamping!






12 DAYS LEFT TO GET THIS DIE SET BEFORE IT COMES OUT AGAIN IN THE 2017 - 2018 ANNUAL CATALOGUE!


http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/sabradcreations/promotions

From November 1st through 30th, you have the opportunity to purchase Stitched Shapes Framelits ahead of their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog and get 25% off coordinating stamp sets. With Stitched Shapes Framelits you can make paper stitches in seconds, turning any project into one that is stitched from the heart.