There’s A New Chick In Town!

April 14, 2017April 14, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 7 Comments

We had lots of fun with the chicken stamps from Sale-A-Bration. Well, at the Stampin’ Up! OnStage event last weekend, demonstrators got to see and play with some new products that will be coming out in the annual catalog in June. Today I am going to share a sneak peek at one of those items, Wood Crate Framelits. You can make fun packaging for small treats, gifts, and 3 x 3 cards. I filled my crate with some chocolate chicks. YUM!

I thought this die made a cute chicken coup. It was cut from the new Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack (which will also be available in the new annual catalog). I can see using this new die to make lots of fun 3D Projects.

This idea was on one of the display boards at the event. Love it!

This die has what I always look for…versatility! I love to make 3D projects and this one will be great for gift giving! My little “Chicken Coup” is going to my friend who raises chickens. We are getting together next week to go to the beach for a few days. I can’t wait!

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner…

The other day I offered to send my swap card from the Stampin’ Up! OnStage event to a blog reader. (If you missed that post, you can see it HERE.) Sally Grissom, your number was chosen by random.org. Please email me (j.stark@myactv.net) your mailing address and I will send my card out to you next week. Thanks to all who left comments. Make sure you check out the retiring list. Many products are discounted up to 50% off! Click on the banner below to shop my online store.

I am sad to see the 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper Stacks retire. I use these all the time! They are still available in each of the color collections…Regals, Neutrals, Brights, Subtles, In Color. Get them before they’re gone! Click HERE to view and/or shop.

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Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

A Sneak Peek…

April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 3 Comments

I promised I’d be back to post more information about the retiring products and a sneak peek at the April Paper Pumpkin kit. (If you missed my earlier post with a chance to receive my swap card, click HERE.) Be sure to scroll all the way to the end for the link to retiring products.

Look how well I coordinated with the Paper Pumpkin display.

Just for you I zoomed in on the display board so you could see the cards from the kit that Sara’s showcasing.

We were told to “embrace our inner artist” and I can’t wait! Plus we get a FREE gift included in the kit this month. Woo Hoo!!! This kit looks awesome and I believe it will be very versatile. I’m seeing lots of options and possibilities! It looks like a fun new technique to try! Remember, today is the last day to sign up to receive this kit.

Click to SHOP PAPER PUMPKIN from my online store. (*Please use the hostess code when you order.) You will get an email (immediately) with a subscription code. *After you get the code, make sure you click below to sign up and enter the code to receive your kit. (I noticed several people ordered the subscription but have not yet subscribed. Make sure you click below to start your subscription.) If you have any questions, feel free to email me (j.stark@myactv.net).

Click HERE to sign up for Paper Pumpkin.

You already know how much I LOVE Paper Pumpkin. It’s great for everyone…beginners as well as seasoned crafters. The price point makes it nice for gifts or those crafting on a budget. You can do the kit as intended or use the contents to create your own ideas or choose from the many alternative ideas on Pinterest. I love to get together with my Paper Pumpkin Players and create. We met last week to put together our Bunny Buddies kits and had a lot of fun! Here’s some photos from the event.

We made boxes for our 3 x 3 note cards. (Check back for the photo tutorial.)

Today is not only the last day to sign up to receive this month’s Paper Pumpkin, it is also the day Stampin’ Up! lists their retiring products. They need to make room for new products coming out in the annual catalog. These products are only available until May 31st or while supplies last. Click below to see what’s going and shop now before it’s too late!

SHOP Retiring Stamps

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Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Let’s Celebrate

April 9, 2017April 10, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 17 Comments

I had an amazing fun filled weekend at the Stampin’ Up! OnStage event in Richmond, Virginia! I will be sharing sneak peeks with you just as soon as I can. (Check back this afternoon for a sneak peek at this month’s Paper Pumpkin!)

What I can share with you is the card I made for the card swap. Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators love to share cards and projects to inspire you and each other. Here are the cards I made.

I love to make fun fold cards! This one is a free standing triple panel card and not only is it really quite easy to make, it’s also useful for many different occasions…birthday, anniversary, graduation, retirement, new baby, or any event you want to celebrate. I made 50 of these (the day before I left). When I make multiple cards I do it assembly line style. I cut everything, then score, emboss, stamp, and finally assemble. Most of the time I use the Stampin’ Trimmer to score my cards. However, for this project I used the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and quickly scored 26 pieces of cardstock.

My cardstock measures 8 1/4 x 11. With the 8 1/4″ length across the top, I scored it at 1 1/4, 2 1/4, 6, and 7. ThenI cut it in half to make 2 pieces measuring 5 1/2 x 8 1/4. I folded the sides back and forth along the score lines to create the panels then I embossed the ends using the Confetti Embossing Folder. I used the Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies (and the Precision Base Plate) to cut the center panel from a piece of 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 piece of whisper white. I stamped the sentiment and banner from the Balloon Adventures Stamp Set using Night of Navy ink. (The photopolymer stamps make it so easy to see exactly where you are stamping.) I used the Balloon Bouquet Punch to punch the balloons from the Brights Designer Series Paper Stack as well as Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay cardstock. I attached the balloons using Multipurpose Liquid Glue then adhered the center piece to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used a glue dot to attach the bow. (I wish I had a picture of me making the bows and attaching the Stampin’ Dimensionals in the back seat of the car during the drive to Richmond Friday afternoon. Nothing like last minute! LOL)

Here’s a look at the finished projects. Which color do you prefer?

Melon Mambo with Night of Navy

Bermuda Bay with Night of Navy

The cards fold flat and fit in a standard envelope. I packaged each in a clear envelope for swapping.

Stamp Set: Balloon Adventure Ink: Night of Navy Papers: Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Brights Designer Series Paper Stack, Whisper White Tools & Accessories: Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot, Confetti Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Trimmer, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Balloon Bouquet Punch, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay 1/8″ Stitched Ribbon, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals

*UPDATE: The Balloon Pop-Up Thinlit Dies I used on this card is retiring and is now 50% off while supplies last! Click HERE to add this to your shopping cart before they sell out!

Balloon Pop Up thinlits dies

I had so much fun celebrating all weekend…driving down and back with team members, dinner Friday and Saturday nights with several other PALS, prizes, inspiration, make & takes, training, and other events all day Saturday, and more! Here’s a photo of some us having dinner Friday night at Tarrant’s Cafe in Richmond.

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Deb Echelmeyer, Me, Nancy Gleason, Vikki Byers and her hubby, Bridget Trefethen, and Ramsey Alexander.

I will continue to share the celebration, card swaps, and new product sneak peeks with you all week long. I hope you will check back and join the celebration. Would you like to receive one of my swap cards? Just leave me a comment and I will pick a winner using random.org.

If you need any stamping supplies, I would love to be your demonstrator. Click HERE to shop my online store. *FYI…The Retiring List comes out today! Many items will sell out fast. Don’t miss out! Also, today is the last day to sign up for Paper Pumpkin to get the April kit. I will post a sneak peek later today…trust me…you want to Sign Up NOW!!!

Click to SHOP PAPER PUMPKIN from my online store. You will get an email with a subscription code. *Make sure you click below to sign up and enter the code.

Click HERE to sign up for Paper Pumpkin.

Paper Pumpkin with Sara

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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