Buzzing with Excitement for the Pals Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Pals’ Blog Hop! We’re so glad you’re here. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. This month we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Pals Blog Hop with “Critters” from the Stampin’ Pretty Pals. Many of the design team members are offering “Mystery Blog Candy” of their choice to 1 lucky winner. To play along, just leave a comment on as many blog posts as desired. A random winner will be announced on a subsequent blog post by each participating design team member. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you “hop”(or “buzz”) along from Pal to Pal.

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee Mini Curvy Keepsake Box idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

These little critters are “buzzing” with excitement! I started blogging just before my youngest left for college. (She set up this blog to keep me busy so I wouldn’t miss her so much.) It’s hard to believe she will be graduating in less than two months! (Fun Fact….Her college mascot is named Buzz.)  Time does fly (or buzz) by when you’re having fun! I’m celebrating my 7 year anniversary with Stampin’ Up! this week! (I made a smart decision and joined during Sale-A-Bration!) I have met so many wonderful friends through my journey with Stampin’ Up! This card is headed to one of those sweet friends.

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee Thinking of You peek-a-boo card idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love this color combination! This is one of those cards that just evolved as I was creating with the Honey Bee Bundle (one of my favorite sets in the Mini Catalog).  I was planning to make a wreath which turned in to a “peek-a-boo” card when I got ink on the card front. Rather than start over I just punched it out.  Anyway, in the end I really love how it turned out. Here’s the card details:

  • Card Base: 4 1/4 x 11 Whisper White scored at 5 1/2 for a side fold card
  • Inside card: 4 x 5 1/4 Basic Black and 3 3/4 x 5 Whisper White
  • Adhere 1 1/4″ Daffodil Delight and 1″ strip of DSP along left side of card front.
  • Punch (or die cut) a 2 1/4″ Circle in the card front and another with the Golden Honey DSP. Adhere Circle DSP through the opening on the front to inside of card. *This helps guide you where to write or stamp on the inside so it won’t show through.
  • Stamp flowers around the circle using Memento Black Ink and color with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (lightly) or Watercolor Pencil.
  • Make a double bow with Daffodil Delight 1/4″ Ruched Ribbon and attach with a Glue Dot.
  • Stamp sentiment on 1/2″ strip of Daffodil Delight and notch the ends. Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Stamp bee on scrap piece of Whisper White and cut with Detailed Bee Dies. Color with Daffodil Delight Blends and Clear Wink of Stella. Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensional.
  • Punch (or die cut) a 2″ circle from Basic Black cardstock then center and cut 2 1/2″ Circle to create a frame.  Glue on inside of card around the circle opening.

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee pee-a-boo card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Don’t forget to stamp/decorate the envelope to match!

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee card and Mini Curvy Keepsake box gift set for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Who is your “sweet friend” that you would send this card to? Make sure you leave a comment for a chance to win my mystery blog candy. Winner will be announced on Friday, March 13th. Don’t forget to “buzz” back to see who wins!  Subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss out on a single post!

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 8th, for our “Special Occasions” blog hop when our Design Team showcase projects for weddings, graduation, anniversary, baby, Mother’s/Father’s Day or any special occasion. Don’t miss the fun!

Pals Blog Hop Line-Up

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty  First Hop – January 2010
  2. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts First Hop – May 2011
  3. Brian King at Stamp with Brian First Hop – June 2012
  4. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards First Hop – September 2012
  5. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping First Hop – March 2013
  6. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping First Hop – March 2013
  7. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations First Hop – August 2013
  8. Amanda Merrill at Inkflair First Hop – April 2014
  9. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’ First Hop – May 2014
  10. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom First Hop – September 2014
  11. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity First Hop – January 2015
  12. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose First Hop – January 2015
  13. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs First Hop – June 2015
  14. Debra Simonis at Deb’s Stampin’ Grounds First Hop – July 2015
  15. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit First Hop – September 2015
  16. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’ First Hop – August 2016
  17. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’ First Hop – September 2016
  18. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping First Hop – April 2017
  19. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot! First Hop – May 2017
  20. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art First Hop – June 2017
  21. Leah O’Brien at Ink, Paper, Stamps, Oh My! First Hop – February 2018
  22. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink First Hop – June 2018
  23. Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen First Hop – October 2019
  24. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink First Hop – November 2019
  25. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping First Hop – January 2020
  26. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life First Hop – March 2020

Don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win mystery blog candy. *Note: I can only ship within the U.S.

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’
Jeanie

Sale-A-Bration Shop 2020

Product List for Honey Bee card and treat holder (Click on image to SHOP.)

2-1/2" Circle Punch

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Sale-A-Bration Join 2020

I would love to have you join my team! Sale-A-Bration is a great time to join Stampin’ Up! and get in on the EXTRA free stuff with the purchase of a completely customized starter kit!

  • Get YOUR CHOICE of up to $125 in products for $99 (that’s $26 in free products) and the kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.  You also get a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit included in your kit!
  • EXTRA – SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS!  Jan. 3 – March 31, 2020 ONLY!
  • a FREE new Mini Paper Cutter
  • a FREE 6 x 6 paper sampler of the new designer series paper
  • your choice of a FREE stamp set (any price)
  • SAVE 20% or more on personal demonstrator orders while you are active. You will have early access to NEW Catalogs and get to order new products early!
  • JOIN THROUGH ME!  Whether you’d like to start a business or would simply like the great discount, I am here to support you along the way. When you join through me you become a member of the PALS team. You will have access to the PALS private Facebook Groups where we chat, share ideas, ask questions, showcase our creations, have monthly webinars, participate in stamping discussions, prizes, polls, resources, and friendship! You can choose to participate or just quietly lurk and take it all inYou will also have the opportunity to attend OnStage events and get to meet the Stampin’ Up! family, get expert advice on running a successful business, and be the first to hear the latest Stampin’ Up! news. I would love to meet you at an event!
  • JOIN RISK-FREE!  There’s no obligation to host workshops or parties, sell products to others or personally purchase anything beyond the kit! There is no penalty if you decide to stop and you get to keep all of your starter kit goodies! If you maintain $300 in retail sales per quarter, you can continue to be a Demonstrator. If you don’t reach $300 in sales, you can “drop” with no penalty.
  • CLICK HERE to join.

Click Here for a few FAQs about being a demonstrator.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want more information!  I’d love to chat!  (j.stark@myactv.net  301-766-7916)

Honey Bee Thank You, New Tutorials, and More for March!

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee fun fold Thank You card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
It’s March…Spring is on it’s way! It’s also my birthday month which means lots of fun and celebrating!  I love to offer specials during my birthday month and this year is no exception! I’m “buzzing” with excitement to share a new fun fold pocket card and sweet treat honey jar.

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee fun fold Thank You card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I send thank you cards each month to everyone who places an order with me. This is the thank you card I will be sending out this month.  What’s cool is you can slip my note out, add one of your own and send it on to someone else! (My family and friends love to recycle the cards I send them and this one makes it so easy! LOL)

You will also receive one of these adorable honey jars with an online order of $40 or more!!! The jar is filled with individually wrapped candy.

Stampin Up! Honey Bee and Little Ladybug treat jars - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

These are so stinkin cute! I’d like to give a shout out and thanks to Ronda Wade for sharing this idea! I made these for the hairdressers, cleaning ladies, post office workers, etc. The candy is honey filled and so soothing and yummy! You can change out the sentiment and it would make a great little get well gift for someone. (The sentiment below is from the Harvest Hello stamp set that was carried over from the Holiday catalog.)

Stampin' Up! Harvest Hello and Honey Bee get well gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

UPDATE 3/2/20- I ordered the Hive Jars (3 oz.) from fillmorecontainer.com. *Note – You order the jars and lids separately.

I have been having so much fun creating with the Honey Bee Stamp Set and coordinating Detailed Bee Dies.  I am featuring this bundle in my Free Tutorials this month!  Simply place an online order of $40 or more and you will receive THREE exclusive tutorials (via email) featuring this stamp set.  That’s in addition to the thank you card and honey jar! This stamp set has some great sentiments! I love how Stampin’ Up! included two flowers curving in opposite directions (for a mirror image) and different size bees.

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee Stamp Set and Detailed Bee Dies - for inspiration and ordering information visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

You can even use the dies to cut out some of the bees from the Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper. You can get the paper Free with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration. (I can’t get enough of this paper!!!!)

Stampin' Up! Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper - visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Check out this video to see all of the things that you can do with the Golden Honey Designer Series Paper. (I used my Stampin’ Blends to color the bees on the DSP.) Watch and see how to make a cute gift cardholder that will work for just about any occasion.

The “sweet” sentiment I used on the honey jar is from the Little Ladybug Stamp Set.  This stamp set is a hostess exclusive during Sale-A-Bration.

Stampin' Up! Little Ladybug stamp set - visit juststampin.com to find out how you can earn this set for FREE! - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Today’s the day I said I would announce the winner of this stamp set (from my 12 Days of Giveaways).  And the winner is…. Judith Christofferson! Many thanks to all who placed an order in February! I appreciate your support of my business!  I will be giving away another Little Ladybug stamp set this month. Everyone who places an order with me will receive a ticket in the drawing.  Winner will be announced April 1st (No fooling!).

NEW! Second Release Sale-A-Bration

On March 3rd, we’re getting FIVE brand new Sale-A-Bration reward choices! TWO new packs of 12×12 papers (one foil-embossed and one pierced vellum) and THREE gorgeous new stamps sets will be available to choose from during our final month of Stampin’ Up’s biggest party of the year. Plan your wish list to make sure you get all the freebies you want. Some items have already sold out from the first brochure (Kerchief Card Kit and Metallic Bakers Twine & Sequins Combo Pack). Click on the image below to Download the 2nd release brochure to see the new stuff!

Sale-A-Bration Second Release Brochure

I can’t wait to order to get the new Tags in Bloom stamp set (Love it!!!) and the Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Which new item is your favorite? Leave me a comment below.

Have you reserved your “Just Stampin’ Card Kit and 3D Project Buffet” for March? Click HERE for all the details.

Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

Host Code Exclusive Offer! All orders placed through my online store are eligible for my FREE monthly gifts (card kits, tutorials, 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. 

March Host Code: KN2QGGPD

Product List for Honey Bee Thank You Card
(Click on image to view in my online store.)

Just Stampin’ Rewards

I appreciate each and every order!  Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me in March:

  • A drawing entry for the Little Ladybug Stamp set with any order in March.  *Winner announced April 1st.
  • Handmade thank you fun fold card in the mail with any order.
  • Honey Jar Sweet Treat (featured above) with an order of $40 or more.
  • 3 FREE exclusive card tutorials featuring the stamp of the month when you order $40 or more.  New tutorials every month! March tutorials feature the Honey Bee Stamp Set and Detailed Bee Dies. *Remember to add the current host code when you check out. March Host Code: KN2QGGPD
  • Bonus– Free card kit to make one of the cards featured in the tutorial if you purchase the Stamp of the month (Honey Bee).
  • Free Sale-A-Bration item for every $50 ordered (January – March 31st).Save on Stampin' Up! products during Sale-A-Bration! Visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more information - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

SHOP and Earn a FREE product every time you reach a threshold level! Level 1 – $50; Level 2 – $100. For example, if you spend $150 you can choose three level 1 items or one Level 1 item and one Level 2 item.

HOST and earn the exclusive Little Ladybug stamp set with orders of $300 or more!

JOIN the fun and get the best deal of all!!! Click HERE.

  • Choose $125 in Stampin’ Up! products (anything you want!) and pay only $99.
  • FREE Shipping (10% savings!)
  • FREE Paper Pumpkin Kit ($21 value)
  • Save 20% or more off all future orders. 
  • Plus, here’s what you get for FREE during Sale-A-Bration:
    • A new MINI PAPER CUTTER
    • Package of 6” x “6 Designer Paper Sampler
    • Your choice of any stamp set from either catalog (Mini or Annual)

Click Here for a few FAQs about being a demonstrator.
Click HERE to Join my team.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want more information!  I’d love to chat!

Little Ladybug Note Card & Gift Package

Do you believe ladybugs bring good luck? I was told that as a child and I remember looking through the grass trying to find them. This could be your lucky day because you don’t have to look in the grass to find some cute ladybugs! The Little Ladybug Stamp Set is available during Sale-A-Bration and it’s free when you place a party order or personal order of $300.  It’s a great time to gather your family and friends and have fun creating together!  Contact me if you would like to schedule a workshop and earn this adorable stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Little Ladybug stamp set - visit juststampin.com to find out how you can earn this set for FREE! - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Earlier this week Stampin’ Up! released coordinating products to go with select Sale-A-Bration products. The ladybug Dies are one of my favorites!

Stampin' Up! Ladybug Dies coordinate with the Little Ladybug stamp set available during Sale-A-Bration - visit juststampin.com for more information and inspiration - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I couldn’t wait to play with the Little Ladybug stamp set and coordinating Ladybug Dies.

Stampin' Up! Little Ladybug note card featuring the Ladybug dies - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love to recognize and reward my team! One of my team members recently promoted and is also celebrating her one year anniversary with Stampin’ Up! I am so proud of her! I thought this sentiment from the Little Ladybug stamp set was perfect for the occasion. (This would also be a great sentiment for graduation cards or a coworkers promotion!)

Would you believe I used the Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes to create this card?  I simply cut a piece of cardstock to cover the front of the card. Here’s all the details:

Materials & Measurements

  • Whisper White Note Card & Envelope
  • Real Red cardstock: 3 1/2 x 5 (for card front)
  • Golden Honey DSP- Striped Pattern: 1 1/4 x 3 1/2
  • Whisper White: 3 x 5 to cut Stitched So Sweetly Die, 1 x 1 1/2 to stamp sentiment, scraps to stamp ladybug and flower die cut
  • Basic Black cardstock: 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 for sentiment layer
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Stampin’ Blends in Real Red, Gray Granite, Old Olive, and So Saffron
  • Pool Party Ink and sponge dauber
  • Adhesive and Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

  • Fold and burnish note card along the score line. Adhere the Real Red cardstock to the front of the card.
  • Adhere DSP strip across the middle.
  • Die cut 3 x 5 Whisper White with the Stitched So Sweetly Die. Then emboss with the Ladybug Die to create the “flying” stitched line.
  • Stamp the flower image on the die cut along the bottom right. Color stem and leaves with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.
  • Stamp the flower and the ladybug on scrap white, color with Stampin’ Blends, and die cut with the Ladybug Dies.
  • Sponge around the flower with Pool Party ink using a sponge dauber.
  • Adhere flower with glue dots and ladybug with Stampin’ Dimensionals.Stampin' Up! Little Ladybug note card featuring the Ladybug dies - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
  • Stamp sentiment with Momento ink and layer with black cardstock. Adhere to card.
  • Stamp and emboss envelope to coordinate. *Put a piece of scrap paper inside the envelope when you color the ladybug so it won’t bleed through.

Stampin' Up! Little Ladybug note card featuring the Ladybug dies - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I enjoy making cards to coordinate with gifts. Can you guess this gift?

Stampin' Up! Little Ladybug note card featuring the Ladybug dies - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

If you guessed the Little Ladybug Stamp Set you are correct! To “wrap” the stamp set, I cut a piece of  Real Red cardstock to measure 7 1/2 x 11 and scored along the long side at 5 1/8 from each end.  Then I used a sponge dauber and black ink to create the spots. I folded along the score lines, placed the stamp set inside and wrapped it with Black Satin Ribbon. Quick & easy!

I would love to welcome YOU to my team! Sale-A-Bration is a great time to join Stampin’ Up! and get in on the EXTRA free stuff with the purchase of a completely customized starter kit!

  • Get YOUR CHOICE of up to $125 in products for $99 (that’s $26 in free products) and the kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.  You also get a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit included in your kit!
  • EXTRA – SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS!  Jan. 3 – March 31, 2020 ONLY!
  • a FREE new Mini Paper Cutter
  • a FREE 6 x 6 paper sampler of the new designer series paper
  • your choice of a FREE stamp set (any price)
  • SAVE 20% or more on personal demonstrator orders while you are active. You will have early access to NEW Catalogs and get to order new products early!
  • JOIN THROUGH ME!  Whether you’d like to start a business or would simply like the great discount, I am here to support you along the way. When you join through me you become a member of the PALS team. You will have access to the PALS private Facebook Groups where we chat, share ideas, ask questions, showcase our creations, have monthly webinars, participate in stamping discussions, prizes, polls, resources, and friendship! You can choose to participate or just quietly lurk and take it all inYou will also have the opportunity to attend OnStage events and get to meet the Stampin’ Up! family, get expert advice on running a successful business, and be the first to hear the latest Stampin’ Up! news. I would love to meet you at an event!
  • JOIN RISK-FREE!  There’s no obligation to host workshops or parties, sell products to others or personally purchase anything beyond the kit! There is no penalty if you decide to stop and you get to keep all of your starter kit goodies! If you maintain $300 in retail sales per quarter, you can continue to be a Demonstrator. If you don’t reach $300 in sales, you can “drop” with no penalty.
  • CLICK HERE to join.

Click Here for a few FAQs about being a demonstrator.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want more information!  I’d love to chat!

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’
Jeanie

Click HERE (or one the images below) to shop. 

February Host Code: D4HPY34X

*Anyone who places an order in February will get their name put in a drawing to win the Little Ladybug Stamp Set! Winner will be announced March 1st!

Product List

Click HERE to view my previous post with more information about the Coordination Product Release.

Just Stampin’ Rewards

I appreciate each and every order!  Here are the things you can expect when you place an order with me in February:

  • A handmade card in the mail with any order.
  • A drawing entry for the Little Ladybug Stamp set with any order in February.  *Winner announced March 1st.
  • 3 FREE exclusive card tutorials featuring the stamp of the month when you order $40 or more.  New tutorials every month! February tutorials feature the So Sentimental Stamp Set and Stitched So Sweetly Dies (shown on today’s card). *Remember to add the current host code when you check out. February Host Code: D4HPY34X
  • Bonus– Free card kit to make one of the cards featured in the tutorial if you purchase the Stamp of the month (So Sentimental).
  • Bonus – All 3 card kits featured in the tutorials if you purchase the So Sentimental Bundle.
  • Purchase the Painted Poppies Stamp Set (featured in January) by Feb. 15th and receive 3 Free Card Tutorials using the bundle to help you start creating right away!
  • Free Sale-A-Bration item for every $50 ordered (January – March 31st).
    Save on Stampin' Up! products during Sale-A-Bration! Visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more information - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

*Click on the image below to view the Sale-A-Bration items.

Stampin' Up! 2020 Sale-A-Bration Brochure - to order visit www.juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp