R is for Retirement

Welcome to my ABC Card Series! Throughout this series I’ll be sharing a variety of cards for every occasion from A to Z! Today’s card shows my idea of retirement… salt air, an ocean breeze, and my toes in the sand (with a book in my hand)! I feel relaxed already!

Stampin' Up! High Tide and Well Said retirement card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

To create this card I began by sponging the whisper white layer with Pool Party. Then I placed a sticky note across the top half so I would have a nice straight horizon when I stamped the ocean. I used the High Tide Stamp Set and Balmy Blue Ink then sponged over it lightly and added some Wink of Stella for a little sparkle. (It’s hard to see in the photo.) I stamped the sand in Crumb Cake ink and die cut the white chair with the die from Seasonal Layers. I love Balmy Blue and Crumb Cake together with white!  So crisp!  The Well Written Dies and Well Said Stamp Set have just about any saying you could ever want!  If you are looking for great sentiments for the front and inside of your cards these are top on my list! I love all the combinations you can make with the word dies! They are the perfect size and the font is just lovely!

Stampin' Up! Well Said Stamp Set and Well Written Dies card ideas for birthday, thank you, get well, and more. Visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information. Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I’ve mentioned before that I like to play around with different possibilities when I create. After I  made the card above I was thinking it might look better as a vertical card rather than horizontal.  So I made another one.Stampin' Up! High Tide and Well Said retirement card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

This proved to be more work than I bargained for! I didn’t stamp my sentiment straight so rather than redo it again I decided to cover it up.  I stamped it on a strip of white and I wasn’t happy with that so I sponged it in pool party like the background. What do you think…vertical or horizontal? 

You know I love to give cards and gifts that coordinate.  Here’s the perfect bottle of wine to go with this card! I’d love to retire to a beach house!

Stampin' Up! High Tide and Well Said retirement card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Guess who just decided to retire???  ME!  After 33 years of teaching I will not be heading back to school later this month.  It was a tough decision but I am looking forward to new adventures ahead.  I’m thinking about all the extra time I will have to create and share!

My friend Margie stopped by the other day and brought me this sign…

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I love it!  I had to clean off my desk to showcase my new sign!

Let’s get some chatter going…I’d love to hear from you! Are you retired? What do you like to do besides stamping? Leave a comment below and I’ll pick a random winner to send some blog candy! I have some retired goodies looking for a new home! And don’t forget to leave me a comment as to which card you prefer, vertical or horizontal?

Have a Really Great Day!

Just Stampin”

Jeanie

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Paper Pumpkin August 2019

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription service by Stampin’ Up! It is the perfect way to jump into the world of papercrafting and get your creative “me-time” every month. The kit includes all the stamps, ink, and paper you need to create a fun project, without any stress. Everything is precut and ready to go so you can skip to the fun part of crafting! Subscribers always have cards and cute gifts on hand for every occasion. Your first kit includes a free gift —a clear stamping block. You’ll also build a collection of stamps and ink to use on other projects. There’s no pressure—you can cancel or suspend at any time. Subscribe by the 10th of the month to get started!

Here’s some details about the August kit.

  • The August kit includes 6 gift bags and 12 gift tags. To receive this kit you must subscribe by August 10.
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HOME for all Seasons…A Kit To Go!

I had the most wonderful long weekend! It was like a mini vacation! I hosted a three day stamping retreat at my home for some of my stamping friends! We had so much fun creating, sharing ideas, chatting and laughing up a storm!  I didn’t want the weekend to end! We didn’t even have to cook as my husband pampered us all weekend long with breakfast, lunch, and dinner!! I wish  I had taken lots of photos to share with you but we were having so much fun creating we didn’t even stop to take but a few pictures. However, I do have a fun 3D home decor project we made that I am offering as a Kit To Go!

I gifted everyone with a 5 x 7 photo frame and the supplies to make this interchangeable project.

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits Home decor project kit to go with interchangeable seasonal displays - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

If you would like to make this project I am offering a HOME decor KIT TO GO.

Cost: $12 (plus shipping & handling)

Kit includes:

  • All the die cuts and embellishments you need to make 6 interchangeable “O’s”
  • Large Letter Foam H ME dies
  • Scored cardstock base for the background
  • Magnets for each piece
  • Detailed pdf color tutorial to put your kit together (will be emailed to you when your kit is shipped)

All you will need to complete the project is adhesive and a 5 x 7 frame. All the work is done for you so it’s quick & easy to put together!

Email me (j.stark@myactv.net) with “Home Kit” in the subject line if you would like to reserve a kit.

I wish I could stamp with all of my crafty friends! Here’s a picture of the ladies that joined me for our stamping retreat weekend.

crafting friends

Here’s a picture of Ramsey and Rosanne showcasing their finished project.

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits Home decor project kit to go with interchangeable seasonal displays - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Here’s photos showing each of the interchangeable “O’s”.

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits Home decor project kit to go with interchangeable seasonal displays - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits Home decor project kit to go with interchangeable seasonal displays - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits Home decor project kit to go with interchangeable seasonal displays - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits Home decor project kit to go with interchangeable seasonal displays - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits Home decor project kit to go with interchangeable seasonal displays - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits Home decor project kit to go with interchangeable seasonal displays - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

These make great gifts! Order one for you and one for a friend! You can gift the kit or the finished project! *Please note… I can only accept a limited number of orders. Kits are available to ship next week. Order yours today!

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Paper Pumpkin March 2019 Birthday kit

Time to Sale-A-Brate Friendship with the Pals Blog Hop

Blog Hop Badge February 2019

Welcome to the Pals’ February blog hop. We’re so glad you’re here because it’s “Time to Sale-A-Brate”! Our Design Team created projects using Sale-A-Bration items to inspire you. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Stampin Up friend card and gift idea using Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper and Part of My Story Stamp Set - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Today I’m “Sale-A-Brating” friendship! One of the best things about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is all the new friendships I have made over the past several years while sharing my joy of stamping!

My card and gift uses three of my favorite items from the Sale-A-Bration catalog…the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper, the gorgeous Organdy Ribbon (from the combo pack), and an awesome sentiment stamp set, Part of My Story.  Here’s a peek at each of these items.   (Did I mention you can get all of these for FREE?!!)

Stampin Up Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper - Earn it for FREE during Sale-A-Bration - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
Stampin Up Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack - Earn it for FREE during Sale-A-Bration - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack
Stampin Up Part of My Story Stamp Set - Earn it for FREE during Sale-A-Bration - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Part of My Story Stamp Set

I love to create cards and gifts to match.  This gift was quick & easy to put together for a special friend. Gather some rocks, tree branches, and some store bought moss and put it all in a jar. (The rocks hold the branches in place.)  I fussy cut the large butterflies from the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper and attached them to the branches with glue dots.  This gift will last much longer than a bouquet of flowers! Choose the butterflies that match your home decor or stamp your own using the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set from the Occasions catalog!

Stampin Up home decor gift idea using Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin Up home decor gift idea using Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

For the coordinating card I used another pattern from the Botancial Butterfly DSP for my background.  I used the Seasonal Layers Thinlits to cut the branch and then fussy cut another large butterfly from the DSP.  I punched the small butterfly from another pattern of the DSP using the Butterfly Duet Punch.  (I love how you can use the butterfly punch with the coordinating Butterfly Gala Stamp Set or the Designer Series Paper.  More bang for your buck!!)

Stampin Up friend card idea using Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper and Part of My Story Stamp Set - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I popped up the butterfly layer, the larger butterfly, and the sentiment layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stampin Up friend card idea using Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper and Part of My Story Stamp Set - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The sentiment from Part of My Story can be used for many occasions! (Check back tomorrow to see how I used it for my Valentine’s Day cards! Make sure you subscribe to my blog to get an email each time I post.)

Stampin Up friend card idea using Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper and Part of My Story Stamp Set - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The finishing touch was adding the beautiful bow made with the organdy ribbon!  The best part about this project is I got the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper, Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack, and Part of My Story Stamp Set for FREE! You can too with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration (now through March 31st).

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! Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 13, 2019 when our Hoppin’ Pals share their “Spring Has Sprung” projects. Don’t miss the fun!

Pals Blog Hop Line-up:  

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  3. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  4. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’   ***You are HERE
  5. Rae Harper-Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  6. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
  7. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
  8. Jill Killeen at The Killeen House Studio Blog
  9. Terri George at Stamp Me Crafty
  10. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  11. Linda Suarez at All Night Stamping
  12. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
  13. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  14. Sara Stuart at Sentiments by Sara
  15. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
  16. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  17. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
  18. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
  19. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
  20. Denise Hoepfner at The Mountain Magpie
  21. Susan Itell at Simple Stampin’
  22. Leah O’Brien at Stamping By The Bay
  23. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  24. Sue Becker at RnR Stamping
  25. Rosanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
  26. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  27. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot
  28. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  29. Christine Eck at Dances with Hooves

Have a wonderful Day!
Just Stampin’

Jeanie

Stampin Up friend card and gift idea using Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper and Part of My Story Stamp Set - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Product List for Butterfly card & gift (CLICK ON ANY PRODUCT TO SHOP ONLINE):

Glue Dots

$5.25

Big Shot

$110.00

Shop & Earn Free Products during Sale-A-Bration! Visit juststampin.com for all the details! Jeanie Stark Stampin Up

Click HERE for all the SALE-A-BRATION details!

Check out New Sale-A-Bration items (coming February 15th) HERE.

Paper Pumpkin Prepaid subscriptions

Earn FREE Sale-A-Bration Products with Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions.  Click HERE! Subscribe by March 10th to get Paper Pumpkins 6th Anniversary Special…a Free Stamp Set!

Paper Pumpkin March 2019 Birthday kit