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FLORAL ESSENCE BUNDLE

September 2, 2019

Welcome to September and today’s card created with the Floral Essence Bundle!

Sometimes one just needs an idea to get started so I cased(Copy and Share Everything) this card from page 107 of the Annual Catalogue.

Vellum was the starting point and I’ve been excited to try out the Shimmer Stampin’ Emboss Powder so just had to use it for those pretty blooms!. The matching Perennial Flower punch is a great tool and helped with the top flower. Paper Snips cut out the background bloom.

Here’s the list of products used.

Floral Essence Bundle [151055] $41.25	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [150880] $12.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856] $13.50
Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper [149100] $15.75	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad [147138] $10.25	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $10.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00
Shimmer White Stampin’ Emboss Powder [149511] $8.25	Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109130] $8.25	Embossing Buddy [103083] $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00
Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack [149485] $12.25	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $31.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00
Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a great day and Happy Stamping to you!

A BRIGHT BIRTHDAY GREETING

Cynthia Stevenson

August 30, 2019

Birthday, Stamping Tools, Techniques

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Wow, today I’m going from neutral to really bright with this happy birthday card. Warning – you may want to wear sunglasses, lol!

I wasn’t fooling – this one is bright! I played around with the Pigment Sprinkles and a Stampin’ Spritzer to get these cheery blooms just right!

The image was first stamped using Jet Black Stazon ink and then I carefully sprinkled the powders so the right colour would end up as close to where I wanted it as possible. I used Granny Apple Green and Melon Mambo and then very carefully and gently spritzed. All-in-all not too bad for the finish.

I was following along with the new Freshly Made Sketches layout so decided to go all in on bright and used the Daffodil Delight Pigment Sprinkles for the background. Wow!

Here’s the list of products used. Make sure to check out the Pigment Sprinkles, they are so much fun to use!

Band Together Bundle [151076] $74.50	Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [115320] $12.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406] $13.50
Pigment Sprinkles [149663] $31.00	Stampin’ Spritzer [126185] $4.00	Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine [124262] $4.75	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50
Layering Squares Dies [141708] $48.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $9.50	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50
Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a fabulous long weekend and Happy Stamping!

THE GRATEFUL SQUIRREL

Cynthia Stevenson

August 29, 2019

Thank You

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Today’s card features a little squirrel nibbling on an acorn.

As you can see, I went with neutral colours on this and I love the background stream. Since there are no matching dies for this set, I did “fussy-cut” the squirrel image.

I also used the “masking” technique to get just the one word for the sentiment. Just place tape over the words(or images) that you do not want, ink and then remove the tape before stamping.

The card layout comes from this week’s sketch from The Paper Players.

Here’s the list of products that I used.

Peaceful Place Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151339] $30.00	Sahara Sand 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121043] $12.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101650] $13.25	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad [147117] $10.25
Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $10.25	Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper [149500] $20.00	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Layering Circles Dies [141705] $48.00
Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00
Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Happy Stamping!

DON’T FORGET TO REDEEM YOUR BONUS COUPONS

Cynthia Stevenson

August 28, 2019

Christmas, Halloween, Stampin' Up! Specials, Thanksgiving

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Time is running out to Redeem your Bonus coupons. Don’t delay!

Do you love Designer paper?

Well, check this out! Starting on September 4, 2019 you can add some of the beautiful Stampin’ Up! designer paper to your crafting supplies.

2019-2020 HOLIDAY CATALOGUE

Starting September 4, 2019 you can place your order for some really beautiful and fun holiday products!

Mark your Calendars – there’s lots of great stuff happening in the Stampin’ Up! world.

THE BEST WORDS

Cynthia Stevenson

August 27, 2019

Techniques, Thank You

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The best words are thank you! I needed to stock up my thank you cards so had fun with this one.

The Handwritten background stamp has lots of great words in many languages and makes a great background for that pretty little bird. It’s available in both Wood Mount and Cling Mount.

The Free As A Bird stamp set is so very pretty and lots of fun to colour and I used a collection of our fabulous Stampin’ Blends for that little bird and the flower and leaf images. There a no dies for this set, so fussy-cutting is the name of the game!

Here’s the list of products used:

Handwritten Wood-Mount Stamp Set [146521] $27.00	Handwritten Cling-Mount Stamp Set [152063] $22.00	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set [149468] $30.00	Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146982] $12.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105] $10.25	Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad [149165] $10.25
Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [148544] $12.00	Call Me Clover Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147282] $12.00	Pineapple Punch Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147280] $12.00	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $12.00
Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack [149485] $12.25	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $31.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00
Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Happy Stamping!

THANKFUL FOR GOOD THINGS

Cynthia Stevenson

August 26, 2019

Thank You

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I know it seems too early for autumn-themed cards but…….up here in northeast BC, the leaves are turning and the nights are getting chilly! So. here is an autumn-themed card to cheer you today with it’s shades of green!

So we’re talking autumn but leaving the true autumn colours in the drawer for now, lol!

The Country Home photopolymer stamp set provided the greeting and I used the new and coming soon, All Around Wreath Dies as well as the scallop from the Flourish Dies. I resisted the urge to add more designer paper and used the Subtle 3D embossing folder instead!

The layout was provided by CAS(E) this sketch which gives lots of choices for a project!

Here’s the list of products used. NOTE: The Come To Gather Designer series paper and the All Around Wreath Dies won’t be available to purchase until September 4, 2019!

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set [147678] $27.00	Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138337] $12.00	Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [115318] $12.00	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [150880] $12.00
Come To Gather Designer Series Paper [150454] $15.75	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $10.25	3/16″ (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim [147808] $9.50	Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack [149485] $12.25
Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots [149607] $8.75	Take Your Pick [144107] $13.50	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $14.00
All-Around Wreath Dies [150641] $46.00	Flourish Dies [141478] $39.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $9.50
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Happy Day to you and Happy Stamping!

LIFE IS BETTER WITH YOU

Cynthia Stevenson

August 23, 2019

Anniversary/Wedding, Congratulations, Love

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I thought that I’d end the week with another creation using the Seasonal Wreaths Photopolymer stamp set that’s coming in the 2019-2020 Holiday Catalogue. There’s nothing like playing with new products!

And this stamp set is perfect for all-season wreaths!

I pulled out the new layout from Freshly Made Sketches for this so I could also show off a couple of the beautiful designs in the Come Together Designer Series Paper pack. It compliments the Seasonal Wreaths set so vey nicely! Here’s the sketch.

And, here’s the list of products used.

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $11.25	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $10.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25
Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $12.00	Mint Macaron Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [147020] $6.00	Mossy Meadow Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [148545] $6.00	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] $12.25
Take Your Pick [144107] $13.50	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $14.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [145372] $41.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a great weekend and Happy Stamping!

ONE AMAZING KID

Cynthia Stevenson

August 22, 2019

cards for kids

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I love my grandchildren to pieces and so created a card that sends out the perfect thought!

All it took was two stamp sets and some of the bright and fun Dinoroar designer series paper! Also, The Paper Players posted the perfect challenge to inspire me to get my thoughts onto some cardstock!

Here’s the list of products that I used.

This Little Piggy Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151227] $27.00	Band Together Cling Stamp Set [149231] $31.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $11.25	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25
Dinoroar Designer Series Paper [149589] $15.75	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pad [147140] $10.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272] $12.00
Flower Faceted Gems [149479] $11.00	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Take Your Pick [144107] $13.50	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Happy Stamping!

HOLIDAY CATALOGUE SNEAK PEAK

Cynthia Stevenson

August 21, 2019

All Occasion, Holiday Cards

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This week is going by quickly so there is no better time than to give you a Sneak Peak at just one of the fabulous stamp sets that will be available in the new Holiday Catalogue.

This set is called Seasonal Wreaths and has matching All Around Wreath Dies to make it so much easier to create! The paper is called Come To Gather and has many beautiful designs suitable for almost any occasion. Make sure to check my Website on September 4, 2019 to check them all out.

If you are on my client list you should have received your catalogue by now. If you would like one, just drop me a message and I’ll make sure you get one!

I made good use of our Stampin’ Blends to colour this wreath and that sweet little bird. With this set you can create a wreath for the Christmas season as well.

Here’s the partial list of everything I used.

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $11.25	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad [147085] $10.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25
Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $12.00	Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends [147945] $12.00	Cajun Craze Light Stampin’ Blends [147907] $6.00	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $12.00
Soft Suede Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [146874] $6.00	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	3/16″ (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim [147808] $9.50	Take Your Pick [144107] $13.50
Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00
Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

I look forward to hearing from you and Happy Stamping!

DOUBLE THE HAPPINESS

Cynthia Stevenson

August 20, 2019

All Occasion, Birthday, Congratulations, Get Well

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Hi and welcome! Today’s card features the Varied Vases Photopolymer stamp set and matching Vases Builder Punch.

It is so sweet with those trailing blooms and I’m sure will be received with delight! To get those flowers and vases placed just right, I used a post-it note to cover the designer paper while stamping the flower images.

I followed along with the new CAS(E) this sketch challenge for the layout which worked perfectly with my idea.

Here’s the list of products used.

Varied Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set [146644] $33.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $11.25	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592] $15.75
Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad [150086] $10.25	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [147090] $10.25	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $10.25	Embossing Buddy [103083] $8.25
Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder [146956] $6.75	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Vases Builder Punch [147040] $24.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $13.50	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50
Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Happy day to you and Happy Stamping!

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FLORAL ESSENCE BUNDLE

A BRIGHT BIRTHDAY GREETING

THE GRATEFUL SQUIRREL

DON’T FORGET TO REDEEM YOUR BONUS COUPONS

THE BEST WORDS

THANKFUL FOR GOOD THINGS

LIFE IS BETTER WITH YOU

ONE AMAZING KID

HOLIDAY CATALOGUE SNEAK PEAK

DOUBLE THE HAPPINESS

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