Hand Made, Punny Crocodile Cards

By | June 18, 2021
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Stampin' Up! Oh Snap | Stamper of the Month Class

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You Croc My World . . . Jungle Wishes and Crocodile Kisses . . . Sorry I Snapped At You.  These are the sentiments  of the Oh Snap stamp set soon to retire.

If you love a pun like I love a pun, you will want to snap this up before June 30. 😉

Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Nikki Molina created a series of punny cards using this cheery set to share with the Stamparistas, a team of demonstrators. Nikki’s cards are cute and fun — just the order needed to send snail mail cheer!

Stamparista Stamper of the Month

Nikki is a member of the growing team of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators called the Stamparistas. Team members get lots of extra rewards beyond a generous 20-25% shopping discount EVERY time they shop.

Each month, one Stamparista volunteers to be Stamper of the Month and receive a free stamp set or bundle. She agrees to design a class using the stamp set/bundle to share with the team. Team members can then create the projects for themselves or present the projects as part of their stamping business.

Nikki volunteered to create with the fun Oh Snap set, and she presented her card class and PDF tutorial at a recent team meeting.

Nikki Molina

Nikki Molina

 

Stampin' Up! Oh Snap | Stamper of the Month

Oh Snap
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The unbelievably fun stamp set includes a snappy crocodile and fun friends: bird, fish, frog and water lily. The  sentiments are just as fun.

Four Crocodile Card Ideas

Nikki created a class using Stampin’ Up! patterned paper with a jungle theme. While this paper is now retired, there are current alternatives available. She used Green Green and Highland Heather card stocks.

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Join the Team!

The Stamparista team of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators like Nikki is a fun and creative blessing.  I invite you to join and start reaping ALL the benefits of Stampin’Up! Shop with a discount, receive a free monthly class, get free access to Just Stamp class tutorials and be inspired by a beautiful community of women. CLICK HERE to learn more about joining Stampin’ Up! and the Stamparistas.

If you’re ready to join, CLICK HERE!

Hats Off to Cards for Grads and Dads

By | June 11, 2021
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Stampin' Up! Hats Off | Just Stamp Cards for Grads and Dads

‘Tis the Season for Grads and Dads

It is June — time to celebrate the huge accomplishment for anyone completing school milestones. Some scholars are completing Kindergarten, Middle School, High School or College. Regardless of the level, it’s cause for celebration.

Grad Cap with a Twist

This mortar board looks like a grad cap, but it’s extra special. Pull it open to reveal a present in the form of everyone’s favorite gift — a gift card. Few supplies are needed to create this perfect card in a jiffy. It’s shown in traditional black, but a grad would love it in their school colors. Step it up by adding “Class of 2021” with stickers or die cuts.

The sentiments on the outside and inside were created with the stamp Many Happenings and the coordinating die, Messages. One inking and one pass through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine and you have a boatload of sentiments at the ready for a boatload of occasions.

 

Stampin' Up! Many HappeningsStampin' Up! Messages

 

Don’t miss out on the perfect patterned paper used for this project. True Love Designer Series Paper will retire June 30, or when supplies are depleted. CLICK to order it now before supplies run out.

Stampin' Up! Hats Off | Just Stamp Cards for Grads and Dads

 

Stampin' Up! Hats Off | Just Stamp Cards for Grads and Dads

Dads Favorite Hat

It’s also time to celebrate and honor dads of all types, including granddads, sons who are fathers, brothers and uncles. Father’s Day is June 20, and it’s a great time to salute all the men in your life who are dads.

Instead of giving Dad a store bought card, show him he’s extra special by crafting a handmade card. Almost every guy loves a ball cap, right? Make it sporty or make it “office casual” as shown in tweed against pinstripes. With Stampin’ Up!’s new Hats Off Bundle, masculine cards don’t have to be a challenge.

 

Stampin' Up! Hats Off | Just Stamp Cards for Grads and Dads

 

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

Hats Off to Grads and Dads was the subject of a recent Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared step-by-step how to create these fun cards, including all the tools, supplies, and dimensions needed. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

 

To order any of the products used to create these projects, CLICK HERE.

May 2021 Batter Up Paper Pumpkin with Alternate Projects

By | June 8, 2021
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May 2021 Paper Pumpkin

May 2021 Paper Pumpkin | Batter Up!

America’s favorite summer pastime was the theme for May’s Paper Pumpkin kit. The all-inclusive monthly kit included supplies for nine full-size cheery cards along with a Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and 13-piece stamp set. The kit cards are perfect snail mail greetings for any Baseball lover. They not only make brilliant Birthday and Father’s Day, but also all-around happy cards for any sports fan.

Just Stamp Alternate Projects

While instructions are provided, you can add fun and switch up the projects with your own ideas. Plus, the exclusive stamp set and ink spot make it possible to continue the fun with more projects.

Here are May’s alternative projects from Just Stamp. Members of the Just Stamp Escape+ Club receive all the additional supplies and video instructions needed to create the alternatives.

Become an Escape+ member! Just purchase a Pre-Paid Annual Paper Pumpkin subscription and you’re automatically a member! Click here.

May 2021 Paper Pumpkin Batter Up! | Just Stamp Alternate

 

May 2021 Paper Pumpkin Batter Up! | Just Stamp Alternate

 

May 2021 Paper Pumpkin Batter Up! | Just Stamp Alternate

Get the Step-by-Step Tutorial

Click here to view the Step-by-Step tutorial with measurements for the Just Stamp alternatives. Typically, I go Live on Facebook the first Thursday of the month to craft the kit as designed and also to share projects that you can create once the kit supplies have been depleted. Join me! Here’s the link to Just Stamp with Anamarie on Facebook.

Everything You Need In ONE Craft Box

If you’re looking for a fun and simple creative outlet paper crafting might be your best option! It’s fun, creative, and handmade projects bring joy to you and to others. And nothing makes paper crafting as fun, easy, and creative as Paper Pumpkin!

One issue crafters often run into is feeling overwhelmed by their project. Lack of inspiration, proper supplies and crafty know-how might discourage you from even starting a project and unlocking your creative potential!

This never happens with a craft subscription box from Paper Pumpkin. That’s because everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

Learn more HERE.

Here’s A Sneak Peek of the June Kit

 

June 2021 Paper Pumpkin Sneak Peek

With the Expressions In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit, you’ll be introduced to Stampin’ Up!’s  intriguing collection of In Colors for 2021–2023—and, you’ll find a familiar shade from our 2020–2022 In Color selection. This month’s ink-credible kit contains enough elements to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—including ink-stained paper pieces, an exclusive stamp set, and not one, but TWO Classic Stampin’ Spots! And, it all comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box.

Subscribe by June 10 to receive this kit. CLICK HERE.

Celebrate Diversity with a Free Digital Download

By | May 28, 2021
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United Through Creativity | Just Stamp

United Through Creativity 

Stampin’ Up! is offering a free digital download of multicultural illustrations, sentiments and elements to celebrate World Diversity Day and the differences that bring us together.

Caring about people first is Stampin’ Up!’s greatest strength. Treating others with kindness, respect, and equal consideration is a core value, so it’s only fitting that Stampin’ Up! has selected to celebrate World Diversity Day with a tool to create.

Download, Print and Create

CLICK HERE to skip to the download. Print the file on card stock to create cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper projects. The line art representing the market areas in which Stampin’ Up! is available can be colored using Stampin’ Blends, watercolor pencils, markers or ink pads. Sentiments in the coordinating languages are available in a selection of colors, and can be cropped using punches or dies.

Samples Created by Stampin’ Up!

United Through Creativity

Canada

United Through Creativity

Germany | Austria

 

United Through Creativity

Netherlands

United Through Creativity

New Zealand

United Through Creativity

Australia

United Through Creativity

France

United Through Creativity

World Iconic Images

United Through Creativity

Kindness and Support

United Through Creativity

Caring and Support

United Through Creativity

Togetherness and Support

United Through Creativity

United Kingdom

United Through Creativity

United States

United Through Creativity

Click on the banner to skip to the PDF download.

 

 

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Want $56 Free? Final Days for Starter Kit Promotion

It’s always a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up!, but even more now! May 4 – 31, get MORE FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit.  Ordinarily, the Starter Kit is only $99 plus tax for $125 in products. During the Join+ promotion period, you can select $155 in your choice of products. Still just $99 plus tax. No Shipping fees!

You might buy the Starter Kit for lots of good reasons:

  • 20% Shopping Discount Every Time You Shop
  • Early Access to New Products
  • Opportunities to Earn Income, Bonuses, Products
  • Membership in the Stampin’ Up! Community

Whatever the reason, now is the BEST time to join. And there’s no catch! Click here to learn more.

 

 

 

 

So Cool Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

By | May 8, 2021
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So Cool Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

Get happy mail every month! Every month Paper Pumpkin subscribers receive an all-inclusive project kit with a fun, easy project complete with instructions delivered directly to their home. All kits include everything needed to create the month’s projects.

  • Precut, predesigned elements
  • Exclusive stamp set
  • New ink spot
  • Envelopes
  • Embellishments
  • Adhesive
  • Cards or gift projects to share with friends

So Cool Cards

Here are the projects created with the April 2021 kit. The bright, shaped cards are super fun!

So Cool Paper Pumpkin

April 2021 So Cool Paper Pumpkin Projects

 

Switch It Up

While instructions are provided, you can add fun and switch up the projects with your own ideas. Plus, the exclusive stamp set and ink spot make it possible to continue the fun with more projects.

More Projects from the So Cool Kit

Here are April’s alternative projects from Just Stamp. Members of the Just Stamp Escape+ Club receive all the additional supplies and video instructions needed to create the alternatives.

Become an Escape+ member! Just purchase a Pre-Paid Annual Paper Pumpkin subscription and you’re automatically a member! Click here.

So Cool Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

UPDATE: Click here to view the Step-by-Step tutorial for the Just Stamp alternatives.

Paper Pumpkin Subscribe-a-Thon

Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin

Hit a home run and steal the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit at an un-bat-able deal— ONLY $5.00!  A limited number of Batter Up! kits are available through 10 May or until allocated kits are sold out. This promotion price will only apply to new month-to-month subscriptions; prepaid subscriptions are not eligible for the discount. Click here to subscribe and use the code HOMERUN0521.

 

Easiest Go-To Gift Card Holder for All Occasions

By | May 7, 2021
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Stampin' Up! Expressions in Ink | Just Stamp Mother's Day Gift Card Holder

 

Today’s project is my Go-To Gift Card Holder that is literally perfect for all occasions when you want a special way to present a gift card/certificate or cash with pizzazz. I have created and recreated this holder for birthdays, Christmas, thank you’s — you name it!

It’s my Go-To because  it is simply easy to make. Today I CASEd a beautiful card in the 2021-2022 Stampin’ Up! Annual catalog to create the holder. I just rotated the orientation and tweaked the card base to accommodate the gift card pocket that is essential for holding the gift.

Stampin' Up! Expressions in Ink | Just Stamp Mother's Day Gift Card Holder

 

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

My Go To Gift Card Holder was the subject of Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared step-by-step how to create this fun card, including all the tools, supplies, and dimensions needed. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

 

 

Designed For Mother’s Day

The colorful holder with artistic flair was created using all-new stamps, dies, patterned papers and embellishments from the Expressions in Ink Suite found in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Expressions in Ink | Just Stamp Mother's Day Gift Card Holder

 

Stampin' Up! Artistically Inked

Artistically Inked Bundle
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Stampin' Up! Expressions in Ink

Expressions in Ink 12 x 12″ Designer Series Paper
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Stampin' Up! Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack

Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack

 

Stampin' Up ! Gold Shimmer Ribbon

Gold Shimmer Ribbon

 

If you like this Mother’s Day Go-To gift card holder, take a peek at a Christmas version here.

 

It’s always a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up!, but even more now! May 4 – 31, get MORE FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit.  Ordinarily, the Starter Kit is only $99 plus tax for $125 in products. During the Join+ promotion period, you can select $155 in your choice of products. Still just $99 plus tax. No Shipping fees!

You might buy the Starter Kit for lots of good reasons:

  • 20% Shopping Discount Every Time You Shop
  • Early Access to New Products
  • Opportunities to Earn Income, Bonuses, Products
  • Membership in the Stampin’ Up! Community

Whatever the reason, May 4 -31 is the BEST time to join. And there’s no catch! Click here to learn more.

Peek-a-Boo Fun Fold Card for Mom

By | May 1, 2021
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Stampin' Up! Hand-Penned Petals | Just Stamp Mother's Day Peek-a-Boo Fun Fold

Mother’s Day is around the corner!

On May 9, make every mother on your list feel extra special by presenting her with a one-a-kind peek-a-boo fun fold card. It’s beautiful on the outside, but the surprise in the inside takes this little folded paper to the next level. You can choose to stamp a heartfelt message inside, or slip a happy pic inside the “shutter” for a custom, handmade impression.

Peek-a-Boo Fun Fold Video Tutorial

Creating the peek-a-boo shutter is not complicated. Two specially cut and scored elements adhered to the inside of the card folds are the keys to the card construction. Once the card construction has been mastered, you can enjoy tailoring the design to the recipient.

This custom designed card was the subject of Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared step-by-step how to create this fun fold, including all the tools, supplies, and dimensions needed. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

Customizing the Design

For moms who love soft and pretty, today’s fun fold showcases Stampin’ Up!’s new Hand-Penned Suite from the 2021-2022 Annual catalog available on May 4. The distinktive, two-step stamp set offers a beautiful, artistic look.

Stampin' Up! Hand-Penned Petals

© Hand-Penned Petals #155070

 

Pair it with soft, subtle colors and patterns pulled from the coordinating patterned paper collection.

Stampin' Up! Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper #155499

Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper #155499

Stampin' Up! Misty MoonlightStampin' Up! Pool PartyStampin' Up! Petal Pink   Stampin' Up! So Saffron

Misty Moonlight, Pool Party, Petal Pink and So Saffron

This card features a sneak peek of products which will be available on May 4 when the 2021-2022 Annual Stampin’ Up!’ catalog is released.

The sentiments used for this Mother’s Day card were borrowed from Wrapped Bouquet, a lovely stamp set offered in the January to June Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Wrapped Bouquet | Just Stamp Mother's Day Peek-a-Boo Fun Fold

© Wrapped Bouquet #154550

The peek-a-boo fun fold card design, the soft and subtle color combination and the perfect sentiments create a thoughtful, handmade card to celebrate every mom on your list.

Enjoy All the Perks & More Starting May 4

It’s always a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up!, but even more now! May 4 – 31, get MORE FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit.  Ordinarily, the Starter Kit is only $99 plus tax for $125 in products. During the Join+ promotion period, you can select $155 in your choice of products. Still just $99 plus tax. No Shipping fees!

You might buy the Starter Kit for lots of good reasons:

  • 20% Shopping Discount Every Time You Shop
  • Early Access to New Products
  • Opportunities to Earn Income, Bonuses, Products
  • Membership in the Stampin’ Up! Community

Whatever the reason, May 4 -31 is the BEST time to join. And there’s no catch! Click here to learn more.

 

Simple, Quick & Cute Dog Cards

By | April 24, 2021
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Stampin' Up! | Here's A Card + Dog Builder Punch | Just Stamp Welcome, Friendship, Sympathy

Every dog has its day! A simple, quick and cute card in the snail mail from/for the dog will have tails wagging. When it’s not a happy day, a quick, simple and cute dog card can express heartfelt condolences as well.

Algorithm for Simple, Quick & Cute Cards

Making the SQ&C card is a simple equation.

Pre-cut, pre-scored cards with coordinating envelopes
+ Coordinating patterned paper
+ Paper punches to easily cut clean shapes
+ Stamp set with variety of sweet sentiments
= Simple, Quick & Cute card

While each factor is important here, the pre-cut and pre-scored cards and envelopes are the first step.

Stampin' Up! Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

A package of 10 nicely sized cards in bright colors gets the card making started. Bonus: the flip side of the cards is White; perfect for adding a hand written note inside.

Stampin' Up! Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper

Flowers for Every Season 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper

Stampin' Up! Dog Builder

Dog Builder

Stampin' Up! Classic Label Punch

Classic Label

Stampin' Up! Banner Triple

Banner Triple

Stampin' Up! Here's a Card

Here’s a Card

Fetch ‘Em While You Can!

This card collection features products which are retiring and are available only while supplies last as they are part of Stampin’ Up!’s Last-Chance Product Sale. The products for the simple, quick & cute dog cards are not only retiring, five of the six are generously discounted. Score!

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

This collection of dog cards was the subject of Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared step-by-step how to create these super cute cards, including all the tools, supplies, and dimensions needed. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here.  SUGGESTION! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

Here’s A Close View

Stampin' Up! | Here's A Card + Dog Builder Punch | Just Stamp Welcome, Friendship, Sympathy

Condolences Card

Stampin' Up! | Here's A Card + Dog Builder Punch | Just Stamp Welcome, Friendship, Sympathy

Companionship Card

Stampin' Up! | Here's A Card + Dog Builder Punch | Just Stamp Welcome, Friendship, Sympathy

Gotcha Day Congrats

Here’s another example featuring the Dog Builder punch.

Just Stamp | Stampin' Up! Happy Tails Bundle

Comfort and Support Card

Do your part in making sure every dog gets its day simply by popping a simple, quick and cute card in the snail mail from/for her— or him.

Shop  Here.

Stampin' Up! Last-Chance Products Sale