Magnolia Blooms for the Monthly Blog Hop!

Hello! Welcome to another monthly Blog Hop with the Stamping Symphony team. Today I'm showcasing some lovely notecards I created with parts of the new scrumptious magnolia suite of items... and maybe a few other things too. Check them out:

Last night at my BOGO event for those who are a part of my Hofkissed VIPs Facebook Group, I had a "Take & Make" project for them. Inside I included a notecard & envelope, a few pieces of the Magnolia Lane DSP, a frame & a few stamped images. I issued a challenge for them to create a project with the pieces (and whatever else they wanted) and post it to group for a chance to win the featured stamp set. These are some of the samples I came up with using those same pieces.

Here I used the frame as intended, and then I cut it down to an itty bitty one & gave it some dimension (see image below). I love how cutesy it is, but it was a little tedious to create. To make sure it sat properly, I double-popped it.

  

This next one is probably my favourite...

I love how easy this magnolia is to colour with Blends! I used Petal Pink and Old Olive on this one and it was pretty easy to cut out. I added a little Old Olive Twine behind it for interest (see picture above on how I accomplished that). 

The last card to feature has more of the beautiful paper and that same magnolia. I had a couple of pieces left from when I made my frame smaller, so I snuck those in behind the popped up magnolia. You wouldn't even know that strip is actually two small pieces. ;)

Be sure to hop along to see some more awesome products from the new catalogue. If you don't have a demonstrator and would like a copy of the new catalogue, please reach out!

1. A La Cards (Leena)

2. Lolly & Sand (Sandy)

3. justBstamping (Barb)

4. Stamping with Jen (Jen)

5. Hofkissed (Steph) << You Are Here

Until next time, stay crafty!

Steph

Product List

Magnolia Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [152729] $18.00	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] $9.50	Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper [149484] $15.75	Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack [149485] $12.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272] $12.00	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $12.00	Light Pineapple Punch Stampin' Blends Marker [147029] $6.00
Heirloom Frames Dies And 3D Embossing Folder [152325] $39.00	Big Shot [143263] $150.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $13.50	Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Clear Block C [118486] $9.50	Clear Block D [118485] $11.50

Saying Goodbye to Lovely As A Tree!

It's been a while... but I'm back with the Stamping Symphony Blog Hop today! We're saying farewell to some of the retiring items. I'm sharing a card I featured in one of my Weekly on Wednesdays Facebook live video a couple of weeks ago. Check it out:

So many fun elements and layers to this card - a stamped background, some Designer Series Paper, faux stitching, ribbon & twine and hints of gold everywhere.

You can probably get a better peek at what I'm talking about in the picture above. Isn't it fun?! I used some Shimmer Paint and a Dauber to added the gold right to my stamps! For the little leaves, I daubed the gold to the stamp and stamped. For the tree, I first stamped in Tranquil Tide Ink (retiring June 3, 2019!) and then added hints of gold to the stamp before stamping. Just know that your dauber will also pick up the ink from the stamp.

Of course I can never forget the inside of the card! I added the same elements as the front. It adds a nice touch, I think!

I couldn't link directly to the video a couple of weeks ago on my Facebook Page, but I've now also uploaded it to my YouTube Channel, so you can find it there... along with all my other videos! ;)

Thanks for hopping by and don't forget to pop by my other Stamping Symphony friends to see what they're biding farewell to. If you'd like to recreate this card, I've included all the materials below and you can simply click the links to my Stampin' Up! storefront (but only if you don't already have a Canadian Demonstrator). If you'd like to buy this card, you can now find it in my ONLINE SHOP! So excited to be back selling online again.

1. A La Cards (Leena)

2. Lolly & Sand (Sandy)

3. justBstamping (Barb)

4. Stamping with Jen (Jen)

5. Hofkissed (Steph) << You Are Here

Until next time, stay crafty!

Steph

P.S. Last I checked, the Shimmer Paint is on the Clearance Rack for a stinkin' good deal!!

Product List

Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $27.00	Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set [133032] $27.00	Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246] $11.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $13.25
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $15.00	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [147146] $10.25	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $10.25	Vegas Gold Shimmer Paint [146886] $11.00
5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] $9.50	Very Vanilla Solid Baker's Twine [144224] $4.00	Big Shot [143263] $150.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $41.00
Happy Birthday Thinlits Die [143700] $27.00	Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets [144106] $13.50	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50
Sponge Daubers [133773] $7.00	Clear Block A [118487] $5.25	Clear Block C [118486] $9.00	Clear Block D [118485] $11.25

Promotion Commotion with Stamping Symphony

Hello! It's the 15th of the month, so that means another Blog Hop with some of my Stamping Symphony friends. Today we're celebrating the "Sale-A-Bration Coordination" items (available until March 31st, 2019, or while supplies last). As if Sale-A-Bration wasn't exciting enough, this promotion has added extra commotion... and what a commotion this promotion has been! Many items have already sold out, but I'm here to showcase some of the awesome products still available! ;)

I focused my project around this BEAUTIFUL, hand-painted paper. One side has bold images focusing on the four seasons and the other side has a repeated pattern. As you can see from the picture above, the two work perfectly together!

The detail on the stamps from the Painted Seasons Stamp Set (the leaf image above) gives such realistic impressions with just one colour of ink. This is a Stampin' Up! exclusive technology called Distinktive. It's amazing! On the card above, I used the freebie wooden elements from Sale-A-Bration, but since those are no longer available (they were super popular!), I just thought I'd mention that you could get a similar look with the Frames Elements, you can find the link below.

To create the sentiment element, I used the More Than Words Stamp Set and the Story Label Punch. I added a few tiny leaves from the Painted Seasons Stamp Set for added interest.

Now you know I can't leave the inside untouched. I added similar elements as the front, with the addition of some additional words from the More Than Words Stamp Set.

Pop by again tomorrow to see some additional projects with this suite of products. If you're loving the paper, it can be yours for free with a $60 order. BUT, if you step up your order to $120, you can get the paper AND stamp set for FREE. Don't forget that the coordinating dies & additional products I used are only available until the end of the month, or until supplies last.

You can find a list of all the products I used below. If you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator &/or you have a question or two, don't be afraid to reach out HERE.

Now, don't forget to hop along to all the other awesome people below. ;)

1. A La Cards (Leena)

2. Lolly & Sand (Sandy)

3. justBstamping (Barb)

4. Stamping with Jen (Jen)

5. Hofkissed (Steph) << You Are Here

Until next time, stay crafty!

Steph

Product List

Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper [149574] $0.00	Painted Seasons Bundle [150349] $0.00	More Than Words Photopolymer Stamp Set [150069] $22.00	Story Label Punch [150076] $24.00
Four Seasons Framelits Dies [150074] $38.00	Frames Elements [146906] $8.25	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $13.25
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108] $10.25	Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad [147139] $10.25	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $10.25	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $10.25
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $5.50	Clear Block A [118487] $5.25	Clear Block C [118486] $9.00
Clear Block G [118489] $6.00	Clear Block H [118490] $11.25	Big Shot [143263] $150.00