Spring into the Occasion - Beautiful You

Sorry for being MIA - my son has decided that my time is all his time so every time the laptop opens, he either wants to watch Story Bots on Netflix or color on it.

This weekend I'm teaching two classes.  One is a private Sip and Stamp class.  I love these because everyone has a good time no matter what the projects are.  That kind of energy that this group has is contagious.  I'm also teaching Saturday morning to some of my favorite customers and doing a step by step teaching camp to see how they respond to that style.

These two projects feature the Beautiful You stamp set and Falling in Love paper.  Now many of the items on these cards is already gone but the camp was prepped before that happened.  I will sure miss this paper and these embellishments and also the lace doilies.

This first cards is the fancy fold card.  It was inspired by this video from Jill Olsen.

Supplies:

• Cardstock/DSP: Falling in Love 12 x 12 Sahara Sand Cardstock, Very Vanilla, Falling in Love DSP
• Ink: Sahara Sand
• Stamp Set: Beautiful You
• Big Shot: Big Shot, Cutting Mats, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Framelits
• Accessories: Lace Doilies, 2" Circle Punch, Falling in Love Embellishments, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tear and Tape, Adhesive

The second card utilizes our watercolor paper and blender pens to color the dancing figure.  I love the combo of the heart paper from the Falling in Love DSP pack since she looks so carefree and happy! 

Supplies:

• Cardstock/DSP: Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Falling in Love DSP
• Ink: Archival Black Ink, Blushing Bride
• Stamp Set: Beautiful You
• Big Shot: Big Shot, Cutting Mats, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Framelits
• Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Blender Pen, Adhesive, Dimensionals, Scissors

Both of these cards would work for weddings, anniversaries, or any of life's moments that we celebrate!

GOING, GOING, GONE

You can see what supplies and stamp sets are being retired by visiting my online store!  Some items are already gone but if you see it on the store, it's still available to order.

ONLINE HOSTESS CODE

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code G3Y2ZHFN when checking out.

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

They tell you to sell what you love and I love Paper Pumpkin.  Paper Pumpkin gives you a chance to be creative and take some time for yourself.  With instructions and supplies included, you can relax and make something that will brighten your day and the person you give it to.  Sending cards is great but there is something special about getting one in the mail that someone took the time to make themselves. 

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  They also are invited to participate in a free Paper Pumpkin Playdates to make their kits using any of my additional supplies like framelits and punches!  It's a wonderful program and I'd love for you to try it out!  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit!

You can sign up here: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

JOIN MY TEAM

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog about to release, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

Contact me today for more information or sign up here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stacymccain/jointhefun

  

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Spring into the Occasions - More Camp Cards

Today I wanted to share a few of the other camp cards I'm teaching in April.  I already shared the two fancy fold cards a few days back.  These are the "traditional" cards that will accompany those fancy folds.  I wanted my crafting friends to see that there were complex and straightforward ideas for our stamp sets and papers. 

For this first one, I was inspired by a brief view of Tami White.  She showed how you get the light background on the patterned balloons by stamping them off.  I took that one step further and stamped a solid Curry balloon first and then stamped it again.  Then I did the striped balloon second at full strength so it has two shades with one ink pad.  I also changed the final sample I'm teaching to use the largest square Stitched Shape Framelit for the Whisper White piece.

Supplies:

• Cardstock/DSP: Whisper White, Party Animal DSP (retiring)
• Ink: Crushed Curry
• Stamp Set: Balloon Adventures (retiring)
• Big Shot: None
• Accessories: White Baker's Twine, Triple Banner Punch, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Scissors, Adhesive

The second sample features the Tasty Treats DSP and Cool Treats stamp set.  Excited to see this stamp set and framelit are sticking around even though the bundle and the paper is retiring, along with all the embellishments.  Don't miss out on this one either!  For the washi tape, I took a 3/8 strip of Whisper White and put the washi tape on it.  Then I mounted that on the card so the tape would show up brightly against the white.  A cool little trick whenever you are working with the washi tapes.

Supplies:

• Cardstock/DSP: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder (retiring), Tasty Treats DSP (retiring)
• Ink: Pear Pizzazz
• Stamp Set: Cool Treats
• Big Shot: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Cutting Mats, Frozen Treats Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits
• Accessories: White Baker's Twine, Tasty Treats Washi Tape (retiring), Dimensionals, Scissors, Glue Dots, Adhesive

GOING, GOING, GONE

I'm pretty bummed that the Balloon Adventures set is being retired - it's so versatile.  You can see what supplies and stamp sets are being retired by visiting my online store!

ONLINE HOSTESS CODE

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code G3Y2ZHFN when checking out.
 

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

 

They tell you to sell what you love and I love Paper Pumpkin.  Paper Pumpkin gives you a chance to be creative and take some time for yourself.  With instructions and supplies included, you can relax and make something that will brighten your day and the person you give it to.  Sending cards is great but there is something special about getting one in the mail that someone took the time to make themselves. 

 

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  They also are invited to participate in a free Paper Pumpkin Playdates to make their kits using any of my additional supplies like framelits and punches!  It's a wonderful program and I'd love for you to try it out!  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit!

You can sign up here: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

 

JOIN MY TEAM

 

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog about to release, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

 

Contact me today for more information or sign up here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stacymccain/jointhefun

  

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Going, Going, Gone for 2017

The retired list is always one of the saddest times of the year.  It shows me all the great products we are saying goodbye too and also reminds me of the things I didn't use yet in my camps and for my cards.  When the retired list comes out, you have until May 22nd to be guaranteed the stamp sets on the list. After that they will stop producing them and they will retire on May 31st.  All tools and accessories are while supplies last until May 31st.

Now remember, there are some icons to pay attention to on the list.  ** means the bundle is retiring but not the stamp set or framelits.  There is an icon for product being reconfigured and also an icon that product is being modified.  Some items are also on sale so when you check out the list, those sale items will show a red price.  Some items are up to 50% off!

Below are my top 10 products I will miss as they retire.

1. Watermelon Wonder & Mint Macaron everything - I never did figure out how to pronounce the second one correctly, but I will miss these two colors a lot.  I think Mint Macaron was a great accompaniment to so many other colors and Watermelon Wonder is such a vibrant color.  I'm glad I stocked up on cardstock and refills for these since I will still use them in my personal crafting.
2. Project Life - While I never did figure out how to do a scrapbook class with this product, I did really enjoy the classes I took from other demonstrators like Ronda Wade using this product.  I will still use all my stockpiled cards and pocket pages to scrapbook my pre-kid life but know that the replacement product for this line will be something fun to play with!
3. Tin of Cards Project Kit - This product is on sale for 30% off and you get the tin and supplies to make 16 cards.  Now the stamp set is sold separately but you can use the old Tin of Cards stamp set or you can use something you have on hand to complete this great kit.
4. Kraft Cardstock - I'm glad I just ordered this for my scrapbooks.  The 12 x 12 paper is great for cards and bags and envelopes.
5. Crumb Cake Notecards and Envelopes - My Paper Pumpkin subscribers know I use these religiously with my kits so I'll be sad to see this option discontinued.
6. Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper - This watercolored fruit paper just makes me smile.  I loved creating my projects with it and wish it was sticking around for another year. Especiall since I had a class prepped for it that I never taught!
7. Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder - I used this one on everything.  I think they will have a good replacement since they always excel on the embossing folders but I really enjoyed this one with all my birthday projects!
8. Fringe Scissors - Callie will be sad to know we can't replace the scissors if Michael breaks them. These scissors were great for adding grass and details to cards. 
9. Bitty Butterfly and Elegant Butterfly Punches - I loved using these with the kids since the Big Shot dies are sometimes hard for little arms and hands.  Vellum butterflies will be missed by me!
10. And finally, the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set.  I will miss this as much as my Watermelon Wonder.  This stamp set added a special splash to every project and I see a lot of white space to ponder in my future.

What are you the saddest to see go?

ONLINE HOSTESS CODE

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code G3Y2ZHFN when checking out.
 

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

 

They tell you to sell what you love and I love Paper Pumpkin.  Paper Pumpkin gives you a chance to be creative and take some time for yourself.  With instructions and supplies included, you can relax and make something that will brighten your day and the person you give it to.  Sending cards is great but there is something special about getting one in the mail that someone took the time to make themselves. 

 

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  They also are invited to participate in a free Paper Pumpkin Playdates to make their kits using any of my additional supplies like framelits and punches!  It's a wonderful program and I'd love for you to try it out!  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit!

 

If you sign up by April 10th (TODAY!!!!), you will receive the April Paper Pumpkin kit designed by our own Stampin' Up! CEO, Sara Douglass.  I would say that Sara's style is definitely trendy, a bit sassy, and always artistic.  Who wouldn't want to play with a kit designed by her?  Don't miss out and sign up today!

 

You can sign up here: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

 

JOIN MY TEAM

 

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog about to release, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

 

Contact me today for more information or sign up here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stacymccain/jointhefun

  

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy