Stampin' Up! Amazing Thanks Baby Shower Thank-You!

Hey there! I've been MIA again, but I've been busy, not sick! I've been babysitting for Fiona a lot, and helping throw a baby shower for my soon-to-be 15th grandchild, Wesley Logan. Of course there are birthdays to celebrate almost every month and October is no exception!

Today I wanted to share with you the baby shower thank-you card I designed for my lovely daughter-in-law, Faith, to use to send out in appreciation for all of the gifts she has received at the three showers she has been given, for this much loved and awaited baby boy! Faith is a speech therapist at two local hospitals, so in addition to the shower I helped her mom throw, her work-mates also surprised her with a shower at each hospital.

Wesley's nursery and the shower I helped with both have a safari animal theme, so I used the Elephant Parade stamp set with the Amazing Thanks dies and Artistic Mix Decorative Masks to create this:

I tried to keep this card as simple as possible, but you know me, even simple gets a little bit busy most of the time! ha ha!

I started with a Smoky Slate card base, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4", then I turned the card to a landscape presentation.

I then cut a layer of Balmy Blue card stock 4 " x 5 1/4". On the right side I stamped the elephants (there are three different ones in the Elephant Parade stamp set) randomly with Balmy blue ink. I adhered the layer to the card front with Stampin' Seal.

I then cut a piece of Basic White 3 1/2" x 5". I laid one of the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks over the white layer, secured with a couple of pieces of Post-It Note Tape (I bought the tape on Amazon), then gently swirled Balmy Blue ink over the mask using a Blending Brush. I cut the finished layer in half at 2 1/2", then added the 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" piece to the left side of the card front with Stampin' Seal.

I cut a piece each of Smoky Slate and Basic White 1 1/2" x 3 1/2". I added a piece of Adhesive Sheet to the back of  the white layer before cutting both with the thanks dies from the Amazing Thanks die set. The solid die cuts a solid outline for the detailed "thanks" word. I removed the backing from the white
thanks word before adhering to the Smoky Slate layer. I adhered to the card front with snippets of stampin' dimensionals. I added a single Heart Pearl as the finishing touch.

Inside I stamped the sentiment from from Flowers of Friendship with Tuxedo Black ink on a 3 1/2: x 5" layer, as well as one of the elephants with Balmy Blue. I adhered this layer to a 4" x 5 1/4" layer of Balmy Blue, then adhered it all to the inside of the card. I stamped the elephant on the front lower left corner of the envelope.

I also stamped another Flowers of Friendship sentiment on the envelope flap and I was done!

Note: to make this card a little bit easier and more safe to mail, when Faith & I sat down to make 80 of these we used Adhesive Sheet on both layer of the die-cut "thanks", and eliminated the stampin' dimensionals and the heart pearl.

I also completed all of the envelope stamping before the shower so we could put an envelope at each seat so the shower guests could fill out their address to make Faith's job a little easier when it was time for her to write the thank-you's.

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Elephant Parade Bundle (English)	Elephant Parade Cling Stamp Set (English)	Elephant Dies
Flowers Of Friendship Cling Stamp Set	Amazing Thanks Dies (English)	Artistic Mix Decorative Masks
Blending Brushes	Heart Pearls	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White Medium Envelopes	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Adhesive Sheets
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal

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Stampin' Up! Polished Pink Elephant Parade!

Hey there! Today I have another card for you created with the Elephant Parade stamp set, but this time I also used the coordinating Elephant Dies and made my own background with the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks and a Blending Brush!

To create the Polished Pink plaid background, I laid the plaid design from the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks over a 3 3/4" x 5" piece of Basic White. I held it in place with a bit of Post-It tape, then used a Blending Brush to lightly swirl Polished Pink ink over the entire layer. I kept adding more ink until I had the intensity I desired.

This time I stamped all three elephant babies from the Elephant Parade stamp set with Tuxedo Black ink, colored with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers, and then cut with the coordinating Elephant Dies!

I colored each elephant baby with the bullet tip of the Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends marker, then went back over the wrinkles an areas I wanted to highlight with the same marker to darken. I wanted the inner ear to be darker than yesterday's elephant, so I colored first with a Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend, then I layered a Light Real Red Stampin' Blend over it. I did this because I currently cannot find my Polished Pink Stampin' Blend. lol!

I lightened the center of the ears with the Stampin' Blends Color Lifter.

I used the Stylish Shapes dies to cut the Smoky Slate stitched squares behind each elephant baby, as well as to cut out the greeting.

I tied my loopy bow again with White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon. I wrapped the White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon around the designer paper layer, which I had adhered to a Basic White layer of the same size for stability, tying in a simple knot. I then looped more of the same ribbon around four of my fingers to create three loops and slid the loops off my fingers. I gave the gathered loops a twist before laying them over the first tied ribbon knot and then tied the ends around it all. I trimmed the ends of the ribbon and then added a glue dot under the knot to keep it in place. 

I finished off the front with Heart Pearls.

Inside I used a phrase from Charming Sentiments, as well as the butterfly and flower sprig from Elephant Parade.

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Elephant Parade Bundle (English)	Elephant Parade Cling Stamp Set (English)	Elephant Dies
Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Stylish Shapes Dies	Artistic Mix Decorative Masks
Blending Brushes	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon	Heart Pearls
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Stampin' Blends Color Lifter	Basic White Medium Envelopes	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Seal Refill	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

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Stampin' Up! Elephant Parade for a Baby Girl!

Hey there! Today I have a baby girl card to share that I created with the Elephant Parade stamp set and Gingham Cottage Designer Paper.

I based my card on one I found online, but now I can't remember who provided the inspiration. I did change a few things for my card. I stamped the little sitting elephant on a Basic White layer, then cut with a Scalloped Contours Die. I stamped the greeting, also from Elephant Parade, as well as the butterfly and the little flower sprig, all with Tuxedo Black Memento ink so  I could color them with Stampin' Blends. I colored the elephant baby with a Light Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends, then added another layer of the same Light Smoky Slate on the wrinkles and eyebrows. I colored the inside of her ears with a Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend, but the color was too bright to coordinate with the Blushing Bride color of the Gingham Cottage Designer Paper I used on the background, so I used the Stampin' Blends Color Lifter to lighten the color. I used a Light Pool Party Stampin' Blends on her eyes and the butterfly, then accented the butterfly wings with the same Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend. Instead of lightening the color I added touches of Clear Wink of Stella for a bit of sparkle and shine.

I wrapped the White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon around the designer paper layer, which I had adhered to a Basic White layer of the same size for stability, tying in a simple knot. I then looped more of the same ribbon around four of my fingers to create three loops and slid the loops off my fingers. I gave the gathered loops a twist before laying them over the first tied ribbon knot and then tied the ends around it all. I trimmed the ends of the ribbon and then added a glue dot under the knot to keep it in place. I then added the stamped scalloped rectangle over the ribbon with dimensionals.

I colored the flower and the leaf with the Flirty Flamingo and Pool Party Stampin' Blends, then added a bit of Clear Wink of Stella to the petals. I added a few Heart Pearls to the front as the finishing touch.

Inside I stamped the "Babies are a Blessing" from Charming Sentiments, as well as another butterfly and flower sprig.  I added coordinating Gingham Cottage Designer Paper to the envelope flap.

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Elephant Parade Bundle (English)	Elephant Parade Cling Stamp Set (English)	Elephant Dies
Gingham Cottage 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Scalloped Contours Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon	Heart Pearls
Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Glue Dots	Basic White Medium Envelopes

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Stampin' Up! Sunday Swap Day on Tuesday October 4 AND Free Shipping Day!

Hey there! I was so busy last week and over the weekend there was absolutely no time to post! Today is free shipping day on all orders of at least $75 or more from Stampin' Up!, so today should be busy too! I have two of my granddaughters with me today as well. Fiona is here for two days and nights in a row and Cyndal is here today so I can take her to Tuesday School this morning for her mommy so my son Ben can continue to borrow their extra car until he finds one to replace the one that was wrecked when he hit a deer.

Before I share a few swap cards with you, I need to remind you that today is Free Shipping Day on all orders of $75 or more from Stampin' Up!

The first card I want to share with you today was created by Jan Farring with the Christmas Barn Bundle and Texture Chic Specialty Designer Paper. She used the Bay Window Fold too!

I love how detailed the barn image is. It really doesn't need any color added!

She used a sentiment from the Celebrating You stamp set, stamped with Soft Suede and cut out with a Stitched Rectangles Die.

This swap created with the Christmas Scottie Bundle and Tahitian Tide, Basic Black and Basic White. The background was embossed with one of the two Eucalyptus 3D embossing folders. I currently have misplaced this card so I cannot tell you who the creator is, but as soon as I find it I will add the name here!

Finally, I really love this z-fold card created with the Forever Friendship stamp set! Again, I'm not sure where it is located at my home right now so I can't tell you the creator's name.

The touches are lovely, with the Real Red stamped "thank you's" cut out and added over the sheet of paper in the typewriter and the bit of black & white gingham ribbon!

The inside sentiment is also from Forever Friendship.

Here are the supplies used for today's cards. Shop for them (and get free shipping on orders of $75 or more today only) in my online store!

Christmas Barn Bundle (English)	Christmas Barn Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Barn Dies
Texture Chic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Celebrating You Cling Stamp Set (English)	Stitched Rectangles Dies
Leaf Label & Amber Gem Combo Pack	Christmas Scottie Bundle (English)	Christmas Scottie Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Scottie Dog Punch	Elegant Eucalyptus 3 D Embossing Folders	Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Classic Matte Dots	Pearl Basic Jewels
Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Forever Friendship Cling Stamp Set (English)	Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Stampin' Up! Apple Harvest is a Bundle!

Hey there! Just a quick post this morning, as I am out the door in a few (with Fiona in tow) to spend some time today with my oldest daughter, Jessica, on her birthday! She is the baby girl who made me a momma, and I can't wait to spend some time with her! She is a busy wife, mother of 4, and an awesome photographer who especially loves to photograph newborns and babies. With her busy schedule and mine, it's hard to squeeze in a few hours together, but somehow we manage to do it around her birthday and mine! We are going antiquing for a bit and then lunch at one of her favorite restaurants, O Charley's!

I received this card as a swap a while back, and wanted to share it with you before the Apple Bundle expires on Friday. The Apple Harvest stamp set will still be available in the July/December Mini Catalog, but the Apple Blossom dies will not!

I would love to tell you who made this card, but currently it is misplaced! As soon as it turns up I will add the creator's name to this post!

It's sort of a z-fold with a bit of a joy fold added in!

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Apple Harvest Bundle (English)	Apple Harvest Cling Stamp Set (English)	Apple Blossoms Dies
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing Folder	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Festive Pearls	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

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Festive Foils 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	3/16" (4.8 Mm) Iridescent Trim	Stampin' Up! Abigail Rose Poster
Heart Pearls	Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon	Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment
Loose Flower Flourishes	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon	Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon
Gilded Leafing Embellishment	Pastel Pearls	Matte Black Dots
Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon	Copper Foil Sheets	Evening Evergreen 3/8'' (1 Cm) Windowpane Check Ribbon

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

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Stampin' Up! Texture Chic "W" Card!

Hey there! Today I have another card for you, created with the Texture Chic Collection, this time my Jenna Roby! Jenna created a "w-fold" fun-fold card! I'm excited to try this fold for myself! Jenna used a pretty spring-like pattern from the Texture Chic Specialty paper for her background, cut with a Stitched Rectangle die and layered on a Mango Melody card base. She added a die-cut from the Chic dies out of Distressed Gold Specialty paper. Over that she added the greeting layer and it's mat, cut with Stitched Rectangle dies.

Inside is the "w" magic! While this card looks difficult, the secret is in the folding of the 1" x 11" strip of Petal Pink she used to adhere the squares.

Jenna went with a seasonal theme, cutting the spring, summer, fall, and winter images directly from the Texture Chic Specialty paper. She layered them on squares cut with Stylish Shapes dies.

You could practically  make this card without any stamping, but what would be the fun in that?

Click on any of the supplies on this list to find them in my online store!

Season Of Chic Bundle (English)	Season Of Chic Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Texture Chic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Stitched Rectangles Dies
Stylish Shapes Dies	Adhesive Sheets	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Weekly Deals! This is the LAST WEEK of Weekly Deals. Save 10-20% on these fun embellishments and accessories!

Festive Foils 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	3/16" (4.8 Mm) Iridescent Trim	Stampin' Up! Abigail Rose Poster
Heart Pearls	Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon	Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment
Loose Flower Flourishes	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon	Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon
Gilded Leafing Embellishment	Pastel Pearls	Matte Black Dots
Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon	Copper Foil Sheets	Evening Evergreen 3/8'' (1 Cm) Windowpane Check Ribbon

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

Download the flyer: Download PROMOTIONAL_FLYER_Q3_OOP_PERFECT_PARTNERS_0822_US

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Stampin' Up! Season of Chic!

Hey there! Today I have a small group of special swap cards created with the Season of Chic bundle of stamps and dies, as well as the Texture Chic Specialty Designer Paper!

First, Janice Weightman used the Season of Chic stamp set with Texture Chic Specialty and Distressed Gold Specialty papers. She cut the two greeting layers with Deckled Rectangles Dies.

She added a single brass (which coordinates beautifully with the gold in the specialty paper) Flowers Trinket. The Pool Party-stamped greeting is also from Season of Chic.

Next, Melissa Thomas' card  is perfect for displaying four of the 12 different prints in the Texture Chic Specialty paper pack!

From seashells to woodlands, you can find something from this pack of paper to coordinate with any of the images or sentiments in this collection! She cut the oak leaf from Copper Foil.

She has each season represented: summer (seashell), fall (oak leaf), winter (snowflake), and spring (blooms).

She stamped the Season of Chic sentiment with Evening Evergreen ink to stand out on the Crumb Cake card base.

Chris Wedell created her card with Petal Pink, Soft Suede, Basic White, and Texture Chic Specialty.

Another pretty Season of Chic sentiment on the inside.

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Season Of Chic Bundle (English)	Season Of Chic Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Chic Dies
Texture Chic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper	Deckled Rectangles Dies
Trinkets Adhesive Backed Flowers	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad	Copper Foil Sheets
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Stylish Shapes Dies
Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals

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Order at least $40 online in September, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

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Weekly Deals! This is the LAST WEEK of Weekly Deals. Save 10-20% on these fun embellishments and accessories!

Festive Foils 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	3/16" (4.8 Mm) Iridescent Trim	Stampin' Up! Abigail Rose Poster
Heart Pearls	Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon	Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment
Loose Flower Flourishes	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon	Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon
Gilded Leafing Embellishment	Pastel Pearls	Matte Black Dots
Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon	Copper Foil Sheets	Evening Evergreen 3/8'' (1 Cm) Windowpane Check Ribbon

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

Download the flyer: Download PROMOTIONAL_FLYER_Q3_OOP_PERFECT_PARTNERS_0822_US

or go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net    Click "Shop Now" - "New" - "Perfect Partners"!

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Stampin' Up! True Beauty!

Hey there! Today I have a couple of really pretty swaps to share with you created with the True Beauty Bundle!

For this soft & pretty card, Dena Rekow used the True Beauty stamp set with a color combo of So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, and Pool Party on Basic White with a card base of Crumb Cake.

Before she stamped anything, the used an Artistic Mix Decorative Mask and a Blending Brush to lightly add the stenciled design on diagonally on the right side. Sooo pretty and easy! She also used a sentiment from Cottage Rose, stamped with Tuxedo Black ink, and then used a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker to flick speckles lightly. She cut both white layers with the Deckled Rectangles Dies for a pretty, torn look without the tearing.

Sue Kempton Miiller also used the True Beauty stamp set, as well as the Organic Beauty dies that make up the True Beauty Bundle. I love the trellis/lattice looking die she used to cut the Basic White layer! She also used a couple of Stitched Rectangle Dies to create the Blackberry Bliss frame. The greeting is from the Charming Sentiment stamp set, cut with a Sentiment Silhouettes die.

The images in the True Beauty set have such a soft, watercolor look. Sue stamped the flower with Polished Pink, the leaves with Old Olive, and cut with Organic Beauty dies. She added a bit of Parakeet Party 1/8" Metallic Ribbon, then frayed the ends.

This card is a "w" fold!

Click on any of these supply links to find the item in my online store: 

True Beauty Bundle (English)	True Beauty Cling Stamp Set (English)	Organic Beauty Dies
Artistic Mix Decorative Masks	Blending Brushes	Deckled Rectangles Dies
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Linen Thread	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker	Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Charming Sentiments Bundle (English)
Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Sentiment Silhouettes Dies	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Awash In Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Parakeet Party 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon
Stitched Rectangles Dies

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Order any amount online in September, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in September, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

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Weekly Deals! This is the LAST WEEK of Weekly Deals. Save 10-20% on these fun embellishments and accessories!

Festive Foils 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	3/16" (4.8 Mm) Iridescent Trim	Stampin' Up! Abigail Rose Poster
Heart Pearls	Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon	Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment
Loose Flower Flourishes	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon	Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon
Gilded Leafing Embellishment	Pastel Pearls	Matte Black Dots
Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon	Copper Foil Sheets

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

Download the flyer: Download PROMOTIONAL_FLYER_Q3_OOP_PERFECT_PARTNERS_0822_US

or go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net   Click "Shop Now" - "New" - "Perfect Partners"!

Call me:  618-237-6281
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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Stampin' Up! Nature's Prints from Stephanie!

Hey there! I'm sorry there was no blog post yesterday. Sunday night when I was working on my post the  online service I use to add my watermark to my photos refused to work properly, so I took it as a sign that I needed to just go to bed, so I did! I was extra tired from a busy weekend of a stamping party on Friday night, a craft fair on Saturday, and the usual church and family dinner on Sunday. I even got to babysit for Scarlett for a couple of hours Sunday night! It was a weekend, but I was tired.

So today I'm starting a series of sharing some special swaps I have received over the past few months that I have been saving for just such a series! So expect to be wow'd over the next few days, ok?

The card I'm sharing today was created by my friend Stephanie Flath!

Stephanie used the Nature's Prints stamp set and an easy ink-dragging technique to give this card a unique look!

Stephanie started with a strip of Basic White, then used the open ink pad to drag some color on it. She started with Fresh Freesia on the left side, then dragged some Pool Party, then Old Olive, and finally Daffodil Delight. After she let the ink dry a few seconds she stamped the  foliage spray with Tuxedo Black ink randomly.

She stamped the greeting from Nature's Prints with Tuxedo Black ink on Basic White, then stamped the same greeting again on a scrap of Daffodil Delight. She used Paper Snips to cut closely around just the "heartfelt" word on the Daffodil Delight, then added it to the full stamped greeting. She cut it out with a Stylish Shapes die, then added to her card with dimensionals. She added a couple of  Pool Party Glossy Dots.

Before she added anything to the card front she used the splatter stamp included in Nature's Prints to add more interest to the  bottom edge of the card, then added a Daffodil Delight Glossy Dot.

This technique and card layout would be perfect for many different types of cards! I'm going to use both in the near future!

Click on any of these clickable graphics to find the product in my online store!

Nature's Prints Cling Stamp Set (English)	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Stylish Shapes Dies
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad	Glossy Dots Assortment
Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Here's the box where you put the Host Code in my online store during check out. Simply click on "ADD HOST CODE", then type in the code I've provided for the current month shown above. Contact me if you have any problems or questions!

Order any amount online in September, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in September, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

Order at least $50 online and use the current Host Code (posted above) receive 10 Blue Sox Rewards Point for every $50 increment! Redeem 50 points for $25 in free merchandise. Get all the details and download the form to keep track of your points HERE!

Weekly Deals! A new set of Weekly Deals every week during September! Place your order quick before the supply runs out!,

Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics	Silver 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon	Rose Gold & White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Striped Ribbon
Stampin' Up! Masking Paper	Lovely Layers 3 3/4" X 5" (9.5 X 12.7 Cm) Vellum	Perfectly Penciled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs	Faux Sea Glass Shapes	Eden Dies
Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes	Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

 

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

Download the flyer: Download PROMOTIONAL_FLYER_Q3_OOP_PERFECT_PARTNERS_0822_US

or go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net  Click "Shop Now" - "New" - "Perfect Partners"!

Call me:  618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Stampin' Up! Sunday Swap Day September 18th!

Hey there! It's once again time for me to share some swaps with you for Sunday Swap Day, so let's get started, shall we?

First, Gail Connelly used the Amazing Year stamp set to create this fun-fold card!

This is the middle of three folds in this card. I accidentally deleted the pic of the third fold, but it's a cool card nonetheless!

Next, Lorraine Duran used the Framed Occasions stamp set with Beautiful Shapes dies for her fun-fold!

The inner sentiment is also from Framed Occasions.

Cathy Seal used the Good Feelings stamp set with Tea Boutique 6 x 6 Designer Paper for her bright and cheery card.

Dena Rekow used the Heavenly Hollyhocks stamp set with Awash in Beauty Designer paper and the Decorative Circle Punch.

Karen Titus used the Olive Branch stamp set with Deckled Rectangle dies and Regals 6 x 6 Designer Paper.

Laura Milligan used Orchid Oasis, Basic White, and the Speedy Recovery stamp set.

Finally, Angela Waters used the Uniquely Artistic stamp set with Black Matte Dots for her creation.

Click on any of the graphics to find that product in my online store:

Amazing Year Cling Stamp Set (English)	Scalloped Contours Dies	Framed Occasions Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Beautiful Shapes Dies	Good Feelings Cling Stamp Set (English)	Tea Boutique 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Heavenly Hollyhocks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Awash In Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Decorative Circle Punch
Layering Circles Dies	Olive Branch Cling Stamp Set (English)	Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Speedy Recovery Cling Stamp Set (English)	2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack	Uniquely Artistic Photopolymer Stamp Set
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal	Mini Glue Dots
Stampin' Dimensionals

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Here's the box where you put the Host Code in my online store during check out. Simply click on "ADD HOST CODE", then type in the code I've provided for the current month shown above. Contact me if you have any problems or questions!

Order any amount online in September, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in September, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

Order at least $50 online and use the current Host Code (posted above) receive 10 Blue Sox Rewards Point for every $50 increment! Redeem 50 points for $25 in free merchandise. Get all the details and download the form to keep track of your points HERE!

Weekly Deals! A new set of Weekly Deals every week during September! Place your order quick before the supply runs out!

Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics	Silver 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon	Rose Gold & White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Striped Ribbon
Stampin' Up! Masking Paper	Lovely Layers 3 3/4" X 5" (9.5 X 12.7 Cm) Vellum	Perfectly Penciled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs	Faux Sea Glass Shapes	Eden Dies
Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes	Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

Download the flyer: Download PROMOTIONAL_FLYER_Q3_OOP_PERFECT_PARTNERS_0822_US

or go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net   Click "Shop Now" - "New" - "Perfect Partners"!

Call me:  618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022