Fun Fold with the Sisters in Stamping

Hello Stamping Friends,

So glad you decided to join me again. I know I have been a bit absent lately and I hope you accept my apologies. It is a super crazy time in the Yurkanin house right now. It's fall soccer season, back to school season. Yep, Jonah plays junior high soccer and travel soccer in the fall so we are going 6, even 7 days a week with soccer practice or games. And then we're back to school. I'm still subbing this year but there's been a bit of a twist, I'm the long term sub for kindergarten and 1st grade music. Interesting, right? It's a stretch for me as I am not a music certified teacher but I am settling in just nicely and am really enjoying it. The first week of school, I was a nervous wreck, now, it's just what I do and I think I'm doing a pretty good job considering all things.

So things are settling in, junior high soccer is almost over, and I will be back and posting more often. I know you are excited about that and I am too. Today the Sisters in Stamping are sharing cards with fun folds and I love the card I'm sharing with you.

This card was inspired by a swap card I received from my friend Melanie from Canada. She always does the most intricate, amazing projects so I wasn't surprised when the card that one of my stampers wanted to learn how to make was one of Mel's cards. I got busy figuring out the scoring and cutting for this card. Surprisingly enough it wasn't nearly as difficult as I thought it might be (which made me happy). 

Here it is open.  Neat, right? The whole lot of lovely designer series paper was the starting point for my card. Then added the Garden in Bloom stamp set. I love how soft and soothing this card turned out. The person receiving this card will treasure it for a long time. 

The attention to detail, cut out flowers, layers of cardstock and designer paper and the little fluttering butterfly makes it a gift in itself. The recipient will know jut how special they are to you after they receive this beauty.

Don't forget to head over to the Sisters in Stamping for more fun folds.

Thanks for stopping by.

Last Day for a Great Special

Hello Stamping Friends,

You know today is the last day for the special I have been running for the last week. Part of the special is that you can earn a raffle ticket for the Balloon Adventure bundle. Today's card was made using the bundle. Check out Saturday's post which had a video using the bundle if you haven't already.

A pop up card is a card that is loved by anyone of any age, it's not just for kids. Imagine the surprise on their face when they open the card and it moves. It's just so much fun and birthdays should be full of fun and surprises.

The dies for this bundle make it simple to make a pop up because it even creases the inside in the appropriate spots. The little banner inside is great for a greeting too.

I have a special treat just for you. I am away this week. You know while the cat's away, the mice will play, right? Well, you are the mice and you still need to play while I'm away since I can't offer any classes. So, get out your catalogs, pick some new goodies and save while you are at it. That's right, I'm running a great special this week for you. Continue reading to get all the good details.

Special is available From Wednesday, February 8th through Tuesday, February 14th

So see the above bundle? You will get one raffle ticket for each $50 you purchase for a chance to win this bundle. How awesome is that? And the deal gets even better, read on.......

When you Purchase:

$50 - $99 (prior to shipping or tax) you will receive 10% off your order (yep, FREE shipping for you)plus one raffle ticket for the bundle plus one FREE Sale-a-bration item

$100 - $149 (prior to shipping or tax) you will receive 15% off your order (FREE shipping and a little extra) plus two raffle tickets for the bundle plus two FREE Sale-a-bration items

$150 or more (prior to shipping or tax) you will receive 20% off your order (FREE shipping and a lot more) plus three raffle tickets for the bundle and the BONUS is you will receive host benefits based on your total order amount at least three FREE Sale-a-bration items.

Remember, it's one FREE Sale-a-bration item for every $50 that is ordered (prior to shipping and tax)

So get that catalog out, start making your list, check it twice and send me your order. Remember I need to have your order by Tuesday, February 14th. Heck, just thinking perhaps you can tell your loved one you "need" new Stampin' Up! supplies for Valentine's Day this year.

Have fun picking out new things. Let me know if you have any questions.

Product List

Balloon Adventures Photopolymer Bundle [144708] $53.00	Party Animal Designer Series Paper [142738] $11.00	Party Animal Embellishments [142775] $7.00
Ribbon Taffeta 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Emerald Envy [142742] $6.00	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [126951] $6.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50	Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad [126946] $6.50
Crushed Curry Baker's Twine [134586] $3.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Card or Box? Maybe both....

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today at Sisters in Stamping we are sharing with you projects made using the great Designer Series Paper Stampin' Up! offers. You won't be at a creative loss for long when you select one of the great packages of paper from the Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog. They make creating so easy. I love picking a designer paper when I'm stuck with color combos because I know they work together and my finished project will look just as great because the colors "go together."

 

I decided to share with you this card in a box. These are the hottest little projects right now. It folds flat so you can easily slip it into an envelope and send it on its way. What a treat for the recipient when they open the envelope and the box "pops up" by itself. Think baby, birthday, or any special occasion. This card will delight anyone.

 

 

This particular one uses the watercolor wonder designer series paper from the Occasions Catalog. And that's exactly where I got my color combo from for all of the butterflies. Great time of year to see colorful butterflies, isn't it?  You may be wondering how the butterflies are "flying" mid-air because it isn't very easy to see, so I will tell you. I used small strips of window sheets to attach to the card and the butterflies are attached to the other end of the window sheet. Even in person, it isn't easy to see this.

 

I think you may be able to see the window sheet here just a little bit. Still not easy, so this makes it the perfect solution to "suspend" things in air on all your projects.  Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping to see more great ideas using the best designer series paper around.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Papillon Potpourri & Perfect Pennants

Ink: Gumall Green, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Whisper White & Island Indigo Cardstock and Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Simply Scored, Butterfly embosslit, starburst framelits, Big Shot, Large Butterfly Punch, Small Butterfly Punch, Dimensionals, Window Sheets, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Snail Adhesive

 

Have a wonderful Friday.

Great Tool for Interactive Cards

Hello Stamping Friends,

 

I'm so excited about this new item that Stampin' Up! is offering. Some of you have made these flip cards before and know that it was a little tricky, well, now it's as easy as pie. You're going to love them.

 

They've been called flip cards, flip flop cards, swing cards, and more-but they have always been a bit tricky to create. Not anymore! Our amazing new Thinlits Card Dies cut and score to create a card that flips in just one step. See I told you easy as pie.

Item	Description	Price
133479	Label Card Thinlits Die	$32.95
133480	Circle Card Thinlits Die	$32.95

Available beginning today, August 1, 2013 These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.) Below, two different sets are shown.

 

With the number of dies you're getting, plus the die that creates the card itself, the price is a great value-especially to create an interactive card!

• They would make great announcements, invitations, or Christmas cards.
• These Thinlits Card Dies will be available at least through the 2013-2014 catalog year. 
• The main shape in the cards (circle and label) can work with a lot of our stamp images so you can create tons of different kinds of cards using many different stamp sets. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started:

Label Card Thinlits Die (item 133479):

• Happy Day Stamp Set (item 130294 W item 130297 C)

Circle Card Thinlits Die (item 133480):

• Worth the Wait Stamp (item 131094 W)
• Five-Way Flower Stamp (item 131088 W)

Both card dies pair well with:

• Oh, Hello Stamp Set (item 131931 W item 130733 C)
• Yippee-Skippee! Stamp Set (item 131341 W item 131344 C)
• Really Good Greetings Stamp Set (item 130330 W item 130333 C)
• Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (item 130324 W item 130327 C)
• These dies also work well with our new magnetic platform (item 130658) so you can place the dies exactly where you want them!

Order your set today. You're definitely going to want to have these on hand when you want to create a special card for someone.