Oops! Card and Blog Candy Winner

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 10 Comments

Yesterday I shared a spring wreath birthday card I made using the Stamparatus. If you missed that post, you can see it HERE. I love the Stamparatus for many reasons, one of which is I get a “do over” if I don’t get a good image the first time I stamp. It’s so easy to just reink and stamp again…it stamps in the exact spot making it look great every time! Here’s a video showcasing the Stamparatus if you want to see it in action.

So, what do you do if you get too much ink? I’m sure we’ve all experienced inky fingers getting on our project after it was finished! I prefer not to start over again so I try to turn my “boo boos” in to new creations. Let’s face it, the recipient had no idea what my first attempt was supposed to look like (right?). Most times I just add an embellishment to cover it up (which is why I’m in love with the new Butterfly Duet Punch and Bitty Blooms Punch Pack). Unfortunately, that wouldn’t work with this particular oops! Look what happened when I stamped the sentiment (after I had stamped my pretty spring wreath).

Stampin' Up! wreath builder template - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I hate it when ink gets on the rim of the stamp and transfers to the paper! I did not want to toss my pretty wreath! So a quick fix was to stamp the sentiment again on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock, punch it out with the 1 1/2″ Circle Punch and cut a navy layer with the Layering Circles Framelits. Just adhere on top and mission accomplished!

Stampin Up Perennial Birthday and Accented Blooms wreath - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I like to challenge myself to find a way to “make it work” before tossing it in the trash and starting over. My friend Susan gave me a Tombow sand eraser and it helps to fix little smudges.

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You can purchase these from Amazon. If you have a stamping fix story or idea, I’d love for you to share. Email me (j.stark@myactv.net) or leave a comment below.

I can’t decide which card I like better. Do you have a preference?

Stampin Up Perennial Birthday and Accented Blooms birthday wreath card idea made using the Stamparatus and Lovely Floral Embossing Folder - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Are you ready to find out the lucky blog candy winner? I really do appreciate everyone who took the time to comment. The winner (chosen from random.com) is……..

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Beth Ann Halvorson! Here’s what Beth had to say:

Happy Birthday Month! I like to spend my birthdays with family and friends, eating tacos and/or pizza, and angel food cake with strawberries! Yum!

Congratulations Beth! Email me your address and I’ll put your birthday stamp set in the mail. I loved reading each and every comment the other day about how you like to spend birthdays. An underlying theme was certainly enjoying it with family and friends! My daughter is coming home this weekend for spring break so she can spend my birthday with me. She is the sweetest! I feel like the luckiest person in the world!

Have you signed up for my Just Stampin’ Card Kit and 3D Project Buffet for March? Click HERE to see what others say about my kits and get all the details!!! You don’t want to miss out!!!

Are you celebrating your birthday this month? I offer FREE shipping (and a birthday card) on any Stampin’ Up! product purchase of $50 or more placed through my online store during your birthday month (in addition to my monthly thank you gift!) *Please use the current host code.

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

*Host Code Exclusive! All orders placed through my online store are eligible for my FREE monthly gifts (card kits and more!). Please use the current host code below. *If your order is $150 or more, do not use this code as You become the hostess and get the Rewards! Click HERE to shop.

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Product List (CLICK ON ANY PRODUCT TO SHOP ONLINE):

Accented Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146681] $20.00	Perennial Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145760] $22.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100867] $8.50	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119683] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Uninked Stampin’ Spots [141822] $9.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [103033] $3.75	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00
Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148048] $9.00	Night Of Navy 1/2″ Gingham Ribbon [144232] $7.50	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $7.00
Grid Paper [130148] $11.75	Small Grid Paper [149621] $6.50	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] $35.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00
Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	1-1/2″ Circle Punch [138299] $16.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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A Magical Birthday

November 4, 2018May 15, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 8 Comments

My daughter is turning 21 next week! We like to give birthday “experiences” and this year we surprised her with an early celebration. We sent her the confirmation for her plane ticket for Fall break however; instead of a ticket to fly home, we sent her a ticket to Orlando! She did not know that was her destination until she went online to check in 24 hours in advance and thought her dad had messed up the flight. LOL Needless to say, she was thrilled when she found out she was going to Universal Studios (the Wizarding World of Harry Potter) and we would be meeting her there. We are HUGE Harry Potter fans and I can still remember reading aloud all seven books to her. Our son lives in Massachusetts and he took off from work and flew in to surprise her. We had a wonderful time!

We had a few other surprises for her too!

I found a “golden snitch” bracelet and made a special holder (which could also be used to hold a gift card).

I love that you pull the ribbon to reveal the gift/card inside.

Stampin Up Detailed With Love and Broadway Bound 21st birthday gift card holder - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Details:
4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Gold Foil scored at 1 1/2 and 4. Punch a hole in the center using 1/4″ circle punch. Adhere with tear & tape on back.
Cut ~12″ ribbon and loop around cardstock (Gold Glimmer Paper) and slide inside.
Insert ribbon through hole and tie a knot.
Decorate front as desired. I used Broadway Bound DSP and Gold Metallic Ribbon.
Pull ribbon to view/open.

We love to play family games and I found this fun idea on Pinterest.

I printed the cards on Whisper White cardstock and cut them out. They were the perfect size to fit in a Stampin’ Up! Mini Pizza Box!

This is a quick & easy gift that would be great for any Harry Potter fan! I included the links below if you want to make this. It’s not too early to make some fun stocking gifts! You can purchase the mini pizza boxes from my online store.

Harry Potter Would You Rather 1
Harry Potter Would You Rather 2
Harry Potter Would You Rather 3
Harry Potter Would You Rather 4
Harry Potter Would You Rather 5
Harry Potter Would You Rather 6
Harry Potter Would You Rather 7
Harry Potter Would You Rather 8
Harry Potter Would You Rather 9

I hope you enjoyed today’s projects. You can click on the links below to view and/or purchase the products in my online store.
Product List

Magical Mermaid Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144017] $20.00	Star Of Light Photopolymer Stamp Set [142110] $26.00	Detailed With Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146606] $20.00	Broadway Bound Speciality Designer Series Paper [146277] $14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $4.00	Gold Glimmer Paper [146958] $5.00
Mini Pizza Boxes [144645] $6.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.00	Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $5.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	Gold 1/8″ Ribbon [134583] $5.00	Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912] $7.50
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00

Are you celebrating your birthday this month? I offer FREE shipping (and a birthday card) on any Stampin’ Up! product purchase of $50 or more placed through my online store during your birthday month (in addition to my monthly thank you gift!) Please use the current host code.

Here’s a few photos from our trip.

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

Host Code Exclusive Offer! All orders placed through my online store are eligible for my FREE monthly gifts (card kits and more!). Please use the current host code. *If your order is $150 or more, do not use this code as You become the hostess and get the Rewards! Click HERE to shop.

November Host Code: 9KYTA3C4

Be sure to check out the limited edition Snowflake Showcase products. These products are only available through November 30th (while supplies last). Trust me, you don’t want to miss out! Click HERE or HERE to see ideas using these products and everything that is included in the showcase.

Click HERE to view/print the Snowflake Showcase flyer.

HOLIDAY CATALOG ITEMS NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA

Stampin’ Up! posted the following update:

Sales for the following products have exceeded our forecast and are continuing strong, resulting in a large number of backorders. Because backorders are so costly, we have made the decision to shut these items off effective immediately. Since these products cannot be sent from the manufacturer in time for the holidays, these item numbers will not be reactivated.

147816: Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper
147890: Festive Farmhouse Elements
147811: Santa’s Workshop Enamel Elements

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and/or your customers. In order to provide you with another holiday-themed option, we’ve decided to make our promotional Dashing Along Designer Series Paper (item 149903) available for sale at ($11.00). This beautiful, 12″ x 12″ traditional Christmas paper has a festive, eclectic feel and is perfect for layering. Coordinating colors are Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, and Whisper White.

Though we don’t yet have a fulfillment date, all backorders for Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Farmhouse Elements, and Santa’s Workshop Enamel Elements will be filled as soon as possible.

Retiring Favorites…Dies

April 24, 2018 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 3 Comments

Here are more of my top favorite dies that are retiring! (I already shared the Butterfly Thinlits and Large Number Framelits. If you missed those posts, click HERE or HERE.) Click on the images below to see the original post with all the details.

Lovely Words Thinlits

Stampin Up Lovely Words Thinlits - Last Chance Product!-To order visit www.juststampin.com Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love word dies and this set is so versatile! You can cut the images out or cut with the Layering Circles or Ovals to keep the different shapes. They can be used on this inside or outside of cards. Here’s just a few of the many cards I’ve created with these dies.

Stampin Up Lovely Words Thinlits friend card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies

Stampin Up Mini Treat Bag Thinlits - Last Chance Product! To order, visit www.juststampin.com Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Look at everything you get in this set! The Mini Treat Bag Dies are great for making bags to fill with treats, gift cards, and/or use as an envelope for a card. It is so much fun to decorate for a variety of occasions. You can use DSP or cardstock. I embossed the cardstock in the sample below.

Here’s video showcasing the features of the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits.

Rose Garden Thinlits

Stampin Up Rose Garden Thinlits - Last Chance Product! For ideas and ordering information visit www.juststampin.com Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love the size of the dies in this set. You can make a bold statement and use them for a variety of occasions. I’ve made birthday cards, sympathy, wedding, and more. The card below is one I made for my amazing daughter!

Here’s another card idea from the Stampin’ Up design team.

Stampin Up Rose Garden Sympathy card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Watch as Carrie from the Home Office shares why this is one of her favorites too!

Bloomin’ Heart Thinlits

Stampin Up Bloomin Heart Thinlits - Last Chance Product! To order visit www.juststampin.com Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Who said hearts are just for Valentine’s Day? Not me! I’ve used the beautiful Bloomin Heart Thinlits for birthday, wedding, friend, as well as Valentine’s Day cards.

Check out this video showcasing these dies.

Get your favorites before they are gone! Check out the other dies as well as stamp sets and bundles that are retiring. Click below to view and/or shop retiring items. *Save 10% on all bundles!!!!