Celebrate with Me… By The Bay

March 9, 2023 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 7 Comments

Thanks for stopping by and helping me celebrate my 10th anniversary as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator this month. I hope you are enjoying my 10 Days of Giveaways! Today is Day 5 and this card is all about my favorite things…
Stampin' Up! Seaside Bay embossed birthday card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
If you follow my blog you have probably learned a few things about me….
#1 – The beach is my happy place!!!
#2 – I live in Maryland on the eastern shore (Known for our blue crabs! Yum!)
#3 – I love embossing folders. (You get a big bang for your buck and they add wonderful texture and dimension to a card.)

Needless to say, I had to have the whole suite collection from By The Bay (found in the Mini Catalog)! I know I will get a lot of use from the Seaside Bay Bundle.
Stampin' Up! Seaside Bay Bundle - visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The coordinating By the Bay Specialty Designer Series Paper is just GORGEOUS!!!! I can’t wait to share more projects I’ve created with this paper!
Stampin' Up! By the Bay 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The Seashells 3D Embossing Folder is not part of this suite but it is one of my favorites and it coordinates with the stamp set! (Click HERE to check out more projects I’ve created with embossing folder.)

Some details about today’s card..

I sponged Shimmery White Ink (retired) on Balmy Blue Cardstock and let it dry before I embossed it with the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder. You can get a similar effect with Wink of Stella which I used on the crab.
I stamped the crab with Night of Navy Ink then used the Wink of Stella brush to blend the ink on the crab.
The Natural Finish Ribbon used on my card made my list of My Favorite Things from the Annual Catalog. I love that you can stamp the ribbon! (Click HERE to view another project I stamped the ribbon.)
I also stamped the vellum with VersaMark and Sahara Sand ink then heat embossed it with Clear Embossing Powder. I used the 2″ Circle Punch (found in the online exclusives) to punch the vellum. It’s a subtle look but adds an extra special touch to this card.
The inside sentiment is from Happiness Abounds stamped in Night of Navy. I added some Faux Sea Glass in the sand (as that is something I love to comb the beach searching for).

This card is for my sister. Our birthdays are just 2 days apart and we always try to get together to celebrate. I am so excited that she is coming for a visit along with my daughter! Can you guess what I’m making for dinner?….Crab cakes of course!

The inspiration for today’s card came from one I created back in 2019 using the Magnolia 3D Embossing Folder (retired).

Have you seen the NEW Online Exclusive Embossing Folders? The three embossing folders in this pack have basic designs that complement any project. Choose from flowers, hobnail-glass dots, and crosshatch designs.
Stampin' Up! Basics 3D Embossing Folders-New Online Exclusives-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You won’t find these in any catalog. When you’re shopping online, make sure to check out the Online Exclusives. I was so excited to see that two of the circle punches have returned in the online exclusives! Woo Hoo!

To enter today’s prize drawing leave a comment sharing something you learned from following my blog. (I can’t wait to read these!!!) The winner will receive two of my favorite things…a 3D embossing folder and ribbon. I love using these on projects!

Have you created a birthday card for my card swap??? It’s part of my 10 Days of Giveaways. Everyone who participates gets two for one! Click HERE for all the details.

Have a great day!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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By The Bay Suite Collection (English) [160450] $87.00	Seaside Bay Bundle (English) [160445] $54.00	Seaside Bay Cling Stamp Set (English) [160436] $26.00	Seaside Bay Dies [160444] $34.00
Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160377] $23.00	Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238] $23.00	By The Bay 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [160434] $15.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50
Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146982] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856] $10.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [147110] $8.00
Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad [147117] $8.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $18.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00
Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder [154309] $9.00	2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782] $22.00	Natural Finish 7/8″ (2.2 Cm) Ribbon [159051] $8.50	Linen Thread [104199] $5.00
Adhesive Backed Milky Dots [160582] $8.00	Faux Sea Glass Shapes [158139] $8.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $125.00

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Country Bouquet Valentine Cards

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 5 Comments

I spent the weekend making valentines. It was so cold out even our sweet dog, Bo, didn’t want to go out! He is so funny…you have to practically drag him out the door when it’s cold or rainy. I bribe him with treats. My husband takes him walking when it’s cold out. (I am just like Bo and don’t want to go out and freeze! LOL)

Here’s a look at some of the valentine cards I made.
Stampin' Up! Country Bouquet Valentine card ideas- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I love the sentiments in the Country Bouquet stamp set!!! This set can be used for all your valentines (friends, family, coworkers, etc.) I can see using “Just wanted to say…” all year long for many different occasions! This set has a lot of versatility and I knew I would be adding it to my collection.
Stampin' Up! Country Bouquet Stamp Set- versatile sentiments to use all year- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The Country Bouquet Punch which is part of the bundle is backordered until mid April but I actually found I didn’t need it to create some pretty cards. I used the hearts from the Heart Punch Pack to punch from the beautiful Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper. You could also stamp and fussy the hearts or cut the hearts from the DSP if you like. So many choices!
Stampin' Up! Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper - Double sided for year round versatility! Visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more! Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Each of my cards are a little different. The card base and layers are all the same. I played around with adding different elements. Here’s a close up of each card.
Stampin' Up! Country Bouquet Valentine card ideas- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I love this petal pink ribbon. It is so soft and adds a wonderful texture to this card. I added a mint macaron leaf I punched from the Bough Punch.

I love using this nontraditional balmy blue for a valentine! The mini heart was stamped from the stamp set and cut out. My favorite piece on this card is the pretty scallop at the bottom from the Painted Labels Dies. There are so many great dies in that set which is why it is one of my favorite die sets!
Stampin' Up! Country Bouquet, Painted Labels Dies, and Heart Punch Pack Valentine card ideas- Jeanie Stark StampinUp

For this card I used some of the hearts and leaves from the Designer Series Paper to embellish the front. I also added that pretty die again from the Painted labels Dies.
Here’s the basic details to make these cards.

Measurements & Details

Cardbase (Balmy Blue, Sweet Sorbet, Petal Pink): 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 3 3/4 x 5
Country Floral Lane DSP: 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″
Cardstock Layer: 2 3/4 x 3 1/2
Basic White layer: 2 5/8 x 3 3/8 embossed (I used the retired Subtle embossing Folder)
Additional cardstock and DSP to punch hearts and embellish
Basic White strip: 1/2 x 4 to stamp sentiment and trim as desired
Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4 for inside sentiment

*You can view the complete list of products used below.

Yesterday, I shared some Valentine Treats I made. If you missed that post you can view it HERE. These cards coordinate with the Valentine treats..

Stampin' Up! Country Bouquet and Heart Punch Pack Valentine card and treat ideas- Jeanie Stark StampinUp

So which one is your favorite? I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below.

Have a great day!
Bo says, “Stay warm!”
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Stampin' Up! Country Bouquet Valentine card ideas- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My project supply list. Click products to shop on-line!

Country Bouquet Bundle (English) [160383] $37.75	Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160377] $23.00	Country Bouquet Punch [160382] $19.00
Heart Punch Pack [151292] $38.00	Country Floral Lane 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160375] $12.00	Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146985] $9.25
Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159268] $9.25	Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146982] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.25
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad [159216] $8.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Petal Pink 3/8″ (1 Cm) Soft Polyester Ribbon [159192] $8.00
Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00	Painted Labels Dies [151605] $35.00	Bough Punch [157711] $19.00
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Blog Candy Winner & Cottage Wreaths Valentine for #TTTC194

January 29, 2023 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 4 Comments

Before I get to the blog candy winner I have another “book binding” fun fold card to share with you. I am hooked on this fun fold design and wanted to use it to make valentines for my book club members and friends.
Stampin' Up! Cottage Wreaths Dies and Country Bouquet fun fold valentine card idea- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I’m excited to be back with the Tic Tac Toe Challenge Design Team. You can look for a new challenge board every Thursday and I hope you’ll join the fun and create something using elements from the board. I’m on Team O; however, I’m playing along with Team X’s challenge board this week.
Visit tictactoechallengk.com for inspiration and more. Enter the challenge and you could be a guest designer! Jeanie Stark- juststampin.com
Can you guess which way I made Tic Tac Toe?
I used ALL the elements from this board to create Tic Tac Toe 8 different ways! That’s what I love about this challenge…it is so easy to pick 3 (or more) and create something!
Stampin' Up! Cottage Wreaths Dies and Country Bouquet fun fold valentine card idea- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used one of my favorite die sets that carried over from the Holiday Mini Catalog, Cottage Wreaths Dies. (This set isn’t featured in the new catalog; however, it is still available online. *You can click on the product link below to view in my online store.) I combined the dies with the perfect sentiments from a new favorite stamp set, Country Bouquet. It had what I “just wanted to say”…
Stampin' Up! Cottage Wreaths Dies and Country Bouquet fun fold valentine card idea- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The floral patterned paper is from the Regency Park 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and can be found in the new Jan- April Mini Catalog. From florals and polka dots to stripes and everything in between, you’ll love the options!
Stampin' Up! Regency Park Designer Series Paper - visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Here are the details to make this card:

Card Base (Sweet Sorbet): 11 X 4-1/4, score at 4 1/4 & 5 1/2
Cardstock Layer 1 (Petal Pink): 4 x 4, 1 x 4
Designer Series Paper (Regency Park): 3 7/8 x 3 7/8, 7/8 x 3 7/8, 2 x 6 (for envelope flap)
Cardstock Layer 2 (Sweet Sorbet): 3 x 3
Cardstock Layer 3 (Basic White): 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 Cut with Stitched Greenery Die
Wreath: 3 x 3 Sweet Sorbet & Petal Pink cut with Cottage Wreaths Die, Sweet Sorbet & Soft Succulent scraps to cut bow, and greenery, Basic White 1/2 x 2 3/4 to stamp sentiment in Sweet Sorbet Ink
Petal Pink 3/8″ Soft Polyester Ribbon: 2 pieces cut at 2 1/2″ each and adhered behind sentiment
Inside Layer (Basic White): 4 x 4

I added Heart Pearls around the wreath and a 2021-2023 In Color Opal Round to the center of the bow. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the Die Cut layer and the sentiment.
Stampin' Up! Cottage Wreaths Dies and Country Bouquet fun fold valentine card idea- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My daughter is an avid reader and collects books. One of her goals is to have a large home library (She is well on her way!). Here is the card I made for her using a sentiment from Lovely You stamp set.
Stampin' Up! Cottage Wreaths Dies and Lovely You fun fold valentine card idea- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can add just about any sentiment to this card to send to anyone! I love to customize and personalize each one! The wreath dies can be used all year long for many different occasions!

I LOVED reading all your comments and book suggestions the other day! My reading list has grown!! The winner of the blog candy surprise is ……. Margie Wight! Congratulations Margie!
Are you wondering what the surprise is?
Blog candy prize - www.juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
An exclusive Stampin’ Up! “book” bag! It even has a pocket on the front for me to tuck in a “book binding” fun fold card. I’ve attended many Stampin’ Up! conventions over the years and received many bags. I hope you will enjoy it to carry your books, groceries, cards, stamp sets, etc. Email me (j.stark@goeaston.net) and I will put your gift and card in the mail.

Thanks so much to all who took the time to leave a comment and share your recent book reviews. If you missed that post (with another fun fold card & gift idea), you can view it HERE.

To check out what the design team members created using this weeks challenge board CLICK HERE. I hope your will get creative and enter this week’s tic tac toe challenge! You have until Thursday at noon CST to submit your entries. If you have questions or need help feel free to contact me!

Have a great day!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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My project supply list. Click products to shop on-line!

Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160377] $23.00	Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English) [152525] $24.00	Country Wreaths Dies [160238] $39.00	Stitched Greenery Die [155451] $32.00
Regency Park 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160559] $12.00	Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159268] $9.25	Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146985] $9.25	Soft Succulent 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [155776] $9.25
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad [159216] $8.00	Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [147108] $8.00
Petal Pink 3/8″ (1 Cm) Soft Polyester Ribbon [159192] $8.00	2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots [159186] $8.00	Heart Pearls [159190] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $125.00

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Stampin' Up! Dragonfly Garden In Color Calendar Card ideas- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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