A Parade of Dragonfly Dreams

April 17, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 6 Comments

One of the best parts of attending any Stampin’ Up! sponsored event is card swapping. Last week I shared the card I made for the swap. (You can see that card HERE if you missed it.) I received many cards in exchange and today I’m sharing some cards made with the Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set and Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies.

WOW! Pretty amazing, right? I love this stamp set and dies and I’m thrilled it’s not retiring! However, while the stamp set and thinlits dies will be available in the new annual catalog, they will no longer be offered as a bundle. Shop now to save 10% on this great set!

I had so much fun at the recent Stampin’ Up! OnStage event. Card swapping was only part of the fun! I loved getting together and meeting other demonstrators from all over the country as well as getting a copy of the upcoming 2017 Annual Catalog, seeing sneak peeks of new products, getting to play with new products, and receiving new products to take home! All in all I came home with 4 new stamp sets, a new punch, new ribbon and embellishments, lots of ideas, business tips, AND memories to last a lifetime! I’m so glad I joined Stampin’ Up! I love being part of this company and community of stampers who inspire and share so generously with others.

More inspiration and sneak peeks to come…

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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I is for Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper

January 15, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 7 Comments

Welcome to my alphabet series showcasing some of the new products in the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. Today I am showcasing Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper. You can earn this paper pack for FREE with a $50 purchase from my online store.

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I made a set of note cards using each of the designs. How quick & easy is this?!

Simply cut the DSP the same size as your card and adhere to the front. At this point you can choose to color with your favorite coloring tool (watercolor pencils, markers, sponge brayer, blender pens, or aqua painter) or keep it plain and simple. (I do love black & white!) You can even add a die cut or sentiment. The new Dragonfly Dreams Detailed Dies coordinate with this DSP. I am giving this set as a gift so I opted to include some dies and sentiments and let the recipient decide.

I decorated stamp cases to hold my cards. The standard stamp case will hold up to 10 note cards & envelopes and the wide stamp case will hold 10 – 20. You could even include a set of the new Stampin’ Up Watercolor Pencils in the case. (I love these!!) I have given these decorated stamp cases as gifts before. (Click HERE to see.) They say, “Give what you would love to receive.”

Check out this short video showing the different coloring techniques you can use with Inside the Lines Specialty Designer Series Paper!

I love all the different ways you can color this paper!

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I cut a piece of 7 1/4 x 11 1/4 Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper and used the watercolor pencils and a blender pen to color. I love to color! (Hmmm, this could explain why I am a preschool teacher.) When complete just slide into the sleeve on the stamp case.

I had so much fun making these! I also made this card and matching envelope to give to a coworker.

I thought a set of cards to color would be a perfect gift while she recovers from surgery. I’m sure she’ll appreciate some note cards to send thank you notes to everyone who brought meals, etc. For the standard size case I cut a 5 1/2 x 7 1/4 piece of DSP and this time I left it plain. The DSP covers the front and the spine but not the back of the case. I figured with the cards in the case the back looked fine. She can always take out the insert and color that too if she wants! After she uses the cards she can use the case to store the watercolor pencils or markers and this way she can easily see what’s inside with a quick glance at the back.

Which gift set would you prefer…colored or plain?

Here’s my special with purchase for today…purchase $50 or more from my online store and I will send you 4 note cards & envelopes plus 4 panels of Inside the Lines Specialty DSP and some pre-cut dies and sentiments so you can make all 4 cards shown today! Have fun coloring them for yourself or give them as a gift! Remember every $50 ordered qualifies for a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift. Be sure to enter the Hostess Code EPGDT3KF when you check out. Click HERE to shop.

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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D is for a Date with Dragonfly Dreams and Detailed Dies

January 8, 2017May 13, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 26 Comments

Welcome to my alphabet series showcasing some of the new products in the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. Today I’m showcasing Dragonfly Dreams. This is already one of the most popular new items and I can see why! It is so easy to create a quick and simple card with the Detailed Dragonfly Dies and some DSP. I used different dies, sentiments, and Designer Series Paper on each of these calendar cards.

The sentiment is from the Designer Tee Stamp Set which you can get FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration. There are 10 different stamps in the set. I cut the detailed dragonfly from gold foil and attached vellum behind the wings.

It’s hard to tell in the photo but I added Wink of Stella to the dragonflies. I masked the sentiment from the Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set and cut it out with the Layering Circle Framelits. It is quick and easy to stamp masked sentiments with photopolymer stamps!

I watercolored the bees using the new Watercolor Pencils and a blender pen. I cut them out with my paper snips. The calendars are from Taylored Expressions.

I don’t know which one is my favorite. I love the Detailed Dragonfly Dies! These calendar cards are made just like a basic card with the addition of a “tent” to make it sturdy to stand up all year long. To make the tent support, start with a matching piece of cardstock that measures 4 1/4 x 5. Score at 1, 2 1/2, and 4. Adhere to the inside of the card.

Do you have a favorite? Read on to find out how you can get one delivered to your mailbox!

Stamp Sets: Dragonfly Dreams, Designer Tee, Perfectly Wrapped Ink: Basic Black Papers: Basic Black, Old Olive, Delightful Dijon, Whisper White, Vellum, Watercolor Paper, Gold Foil, Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack Tools& Accessories: Dragonfly Dreams Thinlits Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, Wink of Stella, Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals

I used the Serene Scenery DSP on my calendar cards but they would look just as nice on different paper. Have you seen all the new Designer Series Paper in the Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs? Take a look at these delightful designs!

Party Animal Designer Series Paper Item # 142738

Cupcakes & Carousels Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 142744

Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 142733

Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper Item # 142778

Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper Item # 142770

Urban Underground Designer Series Paper Item # 142783

Falling In Love Designer Series Paper Item # 142788

Carried Away Designer Series Paper SAB item # 143608

Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper SAB item # 143830

Which one is your favorite new Designer Series Paper? Leave me a comment and let me know your favorite. I would love to hear from you!

Here’s some more ideas showcasing Dragonfly Dreams…

Purchase this set as a bundle and SAVE 10%

DRAGONFLY DREAMS PHOTOPOLYMER BUNDLE Item # 144728 $46.75

If you purchase this bundle with any Designer Series Paper you will earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item! Shop my online store using the January Hostess Code EPGDT3KF and I will send you one of today’s calendar cards as my thanks for shopping with me. I appreciate each and every order!

Have a Delightful Day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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