From the Heart

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 7 Comments

Stampin Up Petal Palette washi tape card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love Stampin’ Up! The products are top notch, the color coordination and tools make it easy to create beautiful projects, and the company’s “Statement of the Heart” sums it up beautifully!

Stampin’ Up! Statement of the Heart:

“To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments…in this we make a difference.”

I was inspired to make this card for team members to let them know how much I enjoy being on this journey with them. I used the Petal Palette stamp set and some washi tape to create this clean and simple card.

Stampin Up Petal Palette washi tape card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

This is one of those simple “formula cards” that I have used before. Simply change out the washi tape and use whatever focal point you want. Here I used a die cut heart from the Sweet & Sassy Framelits but I also made the birthday card (pictured below) which I shared previously. It has a bow made with the Bow Builder Punch. *You can click on the image below to see the original post with all the details and tips to make the washi tape card and other projects.

Stampin Up Bow Builder Punch Birthday card idea using washi tape - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I would love to have you join me on this journey with my “Stampin’ Sisters”! (We would even love to welcome a “brother” or two to the mix!!!) If you ever thought about becoming part of the Stampin’ Up! demonstrator community, Sale-A-Bration is a great time to “try it out”. Why? Because you get 2 extra stamp sets (of your choice) for FREE!! (*You also get a FREE Paper Pumpkin in your starter kit so you can try that out too!) Think about it…you are already buying the products, why not get them at a discount and make some wonderful new friends along the way?! Seriously, Stampin’ Up! makes it so easy to join and just buy for yourself if you want. You don’t have to have classes, blog, or sell anything if you don’t want to. You can just purchase your starter kit (Choose $125 in product of your choice for $99) and choose your 2 FREE stamp sets and enjoy the discount now through July. There’s no penalty if you don’t buy anything else, you don’t have to send anything back, no one is going to pressure you or harass you. Over 90% of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators sign up just for the discount. If you want to build a business, we can help you with that. You decide what you want…Join our private FB groups (and get involved in the chats or just browse and see what’s going on), be the first to see and try out new product, get together with other demonstrators, watch training webinars, participate in contests to win free product, …and so much more! I have to say joining Stampin’ Up! is one of the best decisions I ever made! I’ve had fun every step of the way!

Starter Kit:

Stampin’ Up!’s Demonstrator Starter Kit is completely customizable! The products you choose are completely up to you. For just $99, you get:

* Your choice of up to $125 worth of any current Stampin’ Up! products!

* A business supply pack valued at $50!

*A FREE Paper Pumpkin Kit included in your kit! ($20 value)

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Product Discount:

Demonstrators get at least a 20% discount on all Stampin’ Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. You even get a discount on bundles and clearance!

Extra Income:

Stampin’ Up! offers a fun opportunity to share your passion for stamping and earn extra income and product. You’ll earn extra income and product based on your sales and recruiting – just how much extra income is up to you.

Flexible Schedule:

This is your business, so you can put as much (or as little) time into it as you’d like!

Support From Stampin’ Up!:

Stampin’ Up! loves their demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials. Workshop ideas and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics are available at your fingertips on our demonstrator website. Plus, you’ll receive “Stampin’ Success”, a magazine just for demonstrators, which is full of informative tips and beautiful samples.

Support From Me:

Whether you’d like to start a business or would simply like the great discount, I am here to support you. When you join through me you become a member of the PALS team. We have monthly team webinars, weekly email updates, and private Facebook pages to chat, share ideas, ask questions, and showcase our creations. You can choose to participate or just quietly lurk and take it all in. Oh, and there’s prizes and giveaways and lots of inspiration!

DO IT JUST FOR YOU!

Consider becoming a Hobby Demonstrator: 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, that’s okay too!

Another bonus of being a Demonstrator…you receive FREE catalogs and an opportunity to preview and purchase new products in advance–one of my favorite benefits.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Demonstrator, click HERE to see all of the benefits and the compensation table. You can also sign up electronically to join. Feel free to call or email me (j.stark@myactv.net) if you have questions or just want to chat! Come Join the Fun! (I’d love to put one of these cards in the mail to you!)

Stampin Up Petal Palette washi tape card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Happy Heart Day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Product List

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145788] $35.00	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115316] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad [126950] $6.50
Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies [141707] $35.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $40.00	Basics Pack 1 Washi Tape [144221] $8.00
Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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F is for Family

October 6, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 5 Comments

Welcome to my ABC Holiday Series! Holidays are all about celebrating different occasions with family and friends! Many people send family photo cards for the holidays. I like to take a photo and add a personal touch to make my own holiday cards for family and friends. I send a lot of cards so I need it to be simple and this gate fold card with a belly band is just that…quick & easy!

Stampin Up Snowflake Sentiments Christmas card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love to make fun fold cards and the gate fold is one of the easiest! The card base is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 2 1/8 on each end. I used Whisper White as my card base and added (2) 2 x 5 1/2 strips of Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper. I wanted to get the most cuts from my 12 x 12 DSP so I added some silver washi tape from the Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape down the sides. You could use silver foil or just leave it white. I like the added sparkle to tie in with the DSP and other silver elements.

The belly band is my favorite part! I cut a 3 x 10 Night of Navy cardstock and wrapped it around my card (creasing it as I went) and secured the ends with Fast Fuse on the back. I stamped my sentiment from the Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set on Whisper White using Night of Navy ink. (I love this sentiment for a photo card!) I cut it out using the Stitched Shapes Framelits and layered it on a silver foil circle I cut using the Layering Circles Framelits. I use my shape framelits all the time! (These are on my list of favorite things!) I wrapped some Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon (LOVE THIS!) around my belly band and tied a bow. The ribbon makes the card in my opinion! I added a glue dot under the ribbon to keep it secure.

Stampin Up Snowflake Sentiments Christmas card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

It is easy to just slide the belly band off to open the card.

Stampin Up Snowflake Sentiments Christmas card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I like that the gate fold card allows you to display the card so you can see the photo on the inside. You can stamp a sentiment on the side or add a handwritten note.

With my children in two different states it gets harder and harder to get everyone together. (The photo was taken during our summer vacation.) I am looking forward to the holidays this year! We will be traveling to Massachusetts to celebrate with all 25 family members. YEA!!!

Here are a few more Christmas photo card ideas from previous years.

I made a fold over flap for this photo collage I had printed at CVS. (Talk about quick & easy!!) Click on the image to see the original post with directions.

I used My Paper Pumpkin kit (and refill kits) to make this photo card a few years ago.

November 2014 Paper Pumpkin kit, Simply Snowflakes

The last one is an easel card (another favorite fun fold). Click on the image to see the original post with directions and more photos.

I hope you enjoyed these photo card ideas today! You can purchase any of the Stampin’ Up! products used to make today’s gate fold project from my online store. Click HERE to shop or click on the images below to order. *The Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set is offered as a bundle and I recommend purchasing it as a bundle to save 10%! I didn’t use the dies today but I will be sharing ideas using them later! They are great for winter projects and more! Check out this video for ideas and more!

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Product List

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144820]

$22.00

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Bundle

[146053]

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Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

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Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

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[140272]

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[100867]

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[132178]

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Year Of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper

[144640]

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[126970]

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Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[144213]

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Year Of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape

[144644]

$9.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

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A Sneak Peek at Year of Cheer

August 21, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

Joy card made using products from the Stampin Up Year of Cheer Suite. For inspiration and more visit www.juststampin.com

The Year of Cheer Suite has gorgeous Specialty Designer Series Paper, foil snowflakes, washi tape, embellishments, and more to spread cheer throughout the year. Check out this video for a sneak peek at the products and sample projects you can make!

The stamp set in this suite, Cheers to the Year, is so versatile! You can use it for wintry projects as well as wedding. The round designs coordinate with the Layering Circles Framelits Dies and can add a special touch to a card for any occasion.

I cut one of the foil snowflakes to place behind the banner on my card. I heat embossed the sentiment in silver and added a silver embellishment with some baker’s twine. The foil designs in the Year of Cheer Specialty Series Designer Series Paper take center stage. I added a strip of washi tape on each end. This simple card is featured on page 36 in the Holiday Catalog along with other great projects ideas.

Click HERE to find out how you can get a sample of all the Designer Series Paper in the new Holiday catalog.

Yesterday was our last day in Atlanta. We spent the day enjoying the beautiful Botanical Gardens. It’s hard to leave but knowing my daughter is so happy here makes it a little easier. I wish her a “Year of Cheer” with much Joy in her life! She certainly brings joy to ours!!! Here’s a few photos from our time in Atlanta.

All moved in to a new dorm for another year!

Beautiful view of the Atlanta skyline from the new dining hall.

We put our time in the hotel to good use! It was a family affair assembling the swatch books!

My husband and I are headed to South Carolina today for the big solar eclipse viewing.

Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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