I’m so excited for the new January – June Mini catalog and freebies with Sale-a-bration during January and February! I’m highlighting one of the FREE items you can get with any purchase of $100. It’s a stamp and paper bundle: Friendly Hello Stamp Set and Friendly Hello DSP! The colors are so soft in this DSP. I love to play with a new stamp set using the coordinating colors that artisan designers have already picked out in the DSP. It takes the pressure off of me to get the colors right. Later when I’ve played with it more I’ll try some bright and bold colors.
For my first play with this awesome bundle, I pulled out my Water Painters, which I sometimes forget about. It’s so easy to look like a pro with our Fluid 100 watercolor paper and some ink. When the lids are closed on our unique Stampin’ ink pads you can give them a firm squeeze to get some ink in the lid. Then when you open the ink pad you have a watercolor palette all ready to use for watercoloring! Simply lift the color up with the Water Painter and apply to the Stazon inked image on the Fluid 100 watercolor paper. I also picked up a bit of watery Granny Apple Green and flicked it across my card to get a splatter effect and then came in with very watered-down Granny Apple Green to go around the image to simulate the hint of a tree behind.
I used my Stamparatus to make sure I got a good imprint on my watercolor paper. Stazon dries very quickly and with the texture of the watercolor paper, it is sometimes hard to get a solid print the first time around. The Stamparatus is perfect for stamping exactly in the same place multiple times to get a perfect imprint.
Another new product I’m using on this card is the new Iridescent Rhinestones! They are beautiful. They are shown in the mini catalog along with the Sweet Talk suite on pages 8-9. Some other annual catalog favorites used on this card are shown in the links below. There is no link yet to the SAB items. They will only be available for free with a qualifying purchase between January 4 – February 28.
If you are in the US and do not already have a demonstrator I would be happy to send you a complimentary set of catalogs. Please fill out this CATALOG REQUEST FORM. Have a happy day and #spreadthejoy of card making by sending a card today!
I had lots of fun creating this set of birthday cards. First I used A Touch of Ink set to cover a whole 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheet of Basic White cardstock with Memento Black ink. Then I added in the small leaf from the same set. The “fill” is stamped with Pear Pizzazz for the small leaf and Petal Pink for the flowers. Then I came in with a sponge dauber and added some interest in the center of the flowers with Calypso Coral. Finally, I added the splatter stamp in Daffodil Delight. I think it turned out pretty cute!
I cut this sheet down to four sheets of 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″, saving a number of long 1/2″ strips to decorate the insides. I cut both black and white layers for each card at 4-7/8″ x 3-5/8″, black for the front layer and white for the inside layer. I used 1/2″ x 4-7/8″ strips of Basic Black to stamp the Happy Birthday greeting from Posted for You in Versamark and embossed with white embossing powder. Those strips are on black dimensionals and all the layers adhered together. Then I stamped some mini butterflies from Butterfly Gala with Memento and Daffodil and punched out with the Butterfly Duet punch. I love putting these butterflies on cards using mini glue dots so the wings stick up! Such a nice touch.
Since the card uses 4 colors besides black and white I used all four of those as base colors: Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz. I couldn’t decide which I liked best so I did them all! 🙂
I used the saved 1/2″ strips of the front design on 5/8″ strips of black and glued these to the inside white layer along the top. I also stamped a sentiment from Butterfly Gala along with another mini butterfly on the inside.
Since this was a set of four, I put them in our clear acetate card boxes. It showcases the cards and the matching envelopes perfectly since it’s clear! I added a little slip on the back that shows the inside sentiment.
Thanks for stopping by to check out this fun project! It would make a great gift too. You can purchase any of these items by clicking on them below to take you to my store. A Touch of Ink set is FREE and only available until the end of February 2021, less than two weeks away! For any orders under $150 please use Host Code JTVK4JCJ until the end of February. Happy stamping!
Mailboxes are especially cute because we send cards. And when we get to make tiny ones and fill them with candy and deliver a mailbox…gah, adorable. We had fun on the Live today making these little treats, even though my camera wouldn’t orient the correct way! We powered through and made it work anyway. You can view the video here on YouTube:
Here are the mailbox measurements:
Patterned paper: 5-1/2″ x 3-1/4″, scored at 1/2″ on each shorter side
Plain coordinating Cardstock: 6″ x 5-1/2″
1. Place the plain cardstock in the trimmer with the 5-1/2″ side up and cut at 3/4″, set aside strip.
2. Rotate to 6″ side up and cut at 3″. You’ll have 2 equal pieces, set one aside.
3. Place one piece on the 4-3/4″ side up and cut at 3-1/4″. Discard cut off.
4. Turn same back to 3″ side up and cut at 1-1/2″ to get two equal pieces at 1-1/2 x 3-1/4″
5. Bring back other 4-3/4″ x 3″ and score on all sides at 3/4″
6. Cut flaps and notch them. Cut them on the long side so they tuck into the sides and not the front of the box.
7. Add adhesive to flaps and assemble box.
8. Bring back 3/4″ strip with 6″ side up. Score at 1/2″, and then move over to almost 1-1/4″ and cut. This is the front pull tab.
9. Cut two more pieces at 1/2″ to create two sides of the flag.
10. Rotate short side up and cut a strip at 1/4″
11. Trim this 1/4″ piece to 2″, this is the flag pole.
12. Assemble according to video. 🙂
I used Poppy Parade as my cardstock color along with the January 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Sending Hearts and the optional add on. Email me at debjoysmeak@delightofmyart.com with any questions, to request a catalog or to be added to the email list. Join me on Facebook or YouTube at Delight of my Art.
In 2017 the stamp set Hey Chick was available as a Sale-a-bration item and it was very popular. These funny chickens were popping up all over the place. I especially love the one with the poofy head popping in from the side, haha! I was thrilled to see the Hey Birthday Chick stamp set in the new spring mini with the same chickens from 2017 in different poses. But wait there’s more! They decided to add dies to complement it AND bring back the 2017 set AND make dies for that one too! Hooray! They will be available starting today, February 2, 2021, until the end of June or while supplies last.
Chickens are such funny creatures: the noises they make, the hilarious waddle-run because they’re so fluffy and chunky, the excitement (eggcitement?) about treats. ❤ We got chickens for the first time in March of 2020. They are pretty easy to care for and so fun to watch. I love finding eggs in the nesting boxes because it means I get to eat fresh chicken eggs every morning. Should I make them a thank you card? Hahaha!
Here are some more samples using these bundles. Which chicken is your favorite? Leave a comment below.
I am LOVING this free Berry Blessings stamp set and even more so the gorgeous paper that comes free with it in a big fun freebie bundle. I decided to do it justice and create a fun fold card with it. It just so happens to be National Blueberry Pancake Day today, ha! How fun is that? If you’d like these items for free too all you need to do is place an order of $100 or more and choose them as your free gift.
Card base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, scored on the long side at 4-1/4″ and 2-1/8″
DSP layers: 4″ x 5-1/4″ and 1-7/8″ x 5-1/4″
Layering die cuts: 3 large (2 colored and 1 white) and 2 smaller (white) I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies and used the middle two sizes of the 8 layering rectangles. (Not the three largest or the three smallest: the center two!) You can experiment with different shape dies.
I hope you play along with me! I would love to see your swing fold card either with these items or what you have on hand. You can see a video tutorial on YouTube.
If you are interested in the Berry Delightful Bundle I would be so grateful for your business. You can shop by clicking any item below. Please use the host code JTVK4JCJ for the month of January 2021 if your order is less than $150. For a new code or any other questions, please feel free to email me at debjoysmeak@delightofmyart.com and I’d be happy to help. Happy stamping!
I made these a few years ago for a craft fair and they were a hit. They are simple to put together, but are so stinking cute for the easy effort. I have a tutorial on YouTube here, or you can watch it on my Facebook page here and make comments and post your own versions. Here are the dimensions again for reference:
Base – 1″ x 3 5/8″, scored at 1 1/8″ at each end, corners rounded
Wrap – 1 3/8″ x 4 1/2″, score at 3/4″ on one end
Flag – 1″ x 1/4″ plus a mini punched heart
Some of the DSP is retired, but that’s the beauty of this project. You can use what you have on hand to create it as long as you have a paper pattern you like and a matching color cardstock. I listed the current and retired patterns I used below and also the one that’s coming in a couple of days that I ordered to use on this project: Love You Always Specialty Designer Series Paper (which will also be GORGEOUS for other things as well). I’ll post pictures of the mailboxes made with the new paper on Facebook after my order comes in in a few days. If you do wish to place any orders, cash in on Sale-a-bration and earn free stuff, please use host code JTVK4JCJ during January 2021. (If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code.)
If you make some of these mailboxes I would be thrilled to see them! You’re welcome to post pictures under the Facebook Live video HERE. This is a no-stamping project, but I still wish you Happy Stamping! 😊
This is the Christmas Countdown box kit, a returning favorite from last year’s Christmas catalog. The box is premade and sturdy, as are the cute little boxes inside. It comes with all the supplies needed to decorate as shown above here. BUT…wait there’s more! In the catalog it hints that you can decorate this as a storage piece to go with your decor, as birthday packaging or as a different holiday countdown. There is truly no limit to what you can do with this box, but sometimes it’s hard to come up with the ideas. So I’ve searched and brainstormed and I’ve come up with over 30 other ideas of how to use the box, how to decorate and what you could put inside.
“That’s great, but I can only choose one of the ideas.” NOT TRUE! You could actually do nearly ALL of the ideas with this trick:
Velcro dots!
What a great idea, right?! I didn’t come up with it, but I did scour the internet for lots more great ideas and brainstormed for a while on what else you could do with it. So as a ‘thank you’ for ordering the kit from me I will email you my idea list with over 30 ideas of how to use, decorate and fill this box including some printables! Which idea will you use first?
*A note about this kit: As I mentioned this is a returning favorite from last year. Last year there was an optional stamp set available to decorate the front. The directions in the kit are the same, suggesting you decorate with the stamp set, which is no longer available.
BUT I’ve decorated this kit using JUST the contents of the kit. Panels 2 and 4 are the ones that I modified with extra kit pieces instead of using stamps and the others I just followed the directions. I think they turned out cute!
With nature-inspired imagery in the Beautiful Autumn Stamp Set and its coordinating punch pack, this bundle helps you easily create elegant projects. While lending itself to autumn themes, the stamp set also includes all-occasion greetings to help you share thanks or simply say hello. Use its timeless natural elements all year or celebrate a specific occasion such as Christmas by highlighting the pinecone image. The Two-Step Stampin’® images combined with the punches make this bundle a must have for creating quick cards.
This Beautiful Autumn bundle is featured in my first online class. So while you can make lovely Autumn cards, you can also easily make birthday and Christmas and more! Here are a few more samples using this bundle.
Now featuring Online Classes from Delight of my Art! I’m so excited to share these with you. All classes will include a .pdf of each project in the class as well as exclusive video tutorials for each project. Each class will give you lifetime access to the .pdf, videos and content. If you lose them at any time you are always welcome to have replacement class instructions emailed to you, just reference the class title and date of your class.
There are 3 options for online classes:
Online Tutorial only : Access to exclusive videos, printable tutorials and photos of each project
Online Tutorial plus Pre-cut Project Kit: All the videos, tutorials and photos above emailed to you with each project’s materials mailed to you pre-cut and packaged for you to complete the projects at home. This includes card bases, cardstock layers, envelopes, die-cut items, embossing and punching, however stamped images will not be provided (per Stampin Up! Policy).
Online Class Bundle: Everything above is INCLUDED when you purchase the class bundle! This is the best value and of course the most fun. Bundle includes stamps, accessories and often framelits or punches shipped directly to you along with the pre-cut project kit and the emailed tutorials. Whoo hoo!
Q: How do I register?
A: Email me that you would like to sign up for a class, list the class title and which class option you would like and I will send you a PayPal invoice. I cannot include a pay link on my website, per Stampin’ Up! policy. Don’t forget to send me your address!
Q: I don’t have all the stamps. Will I still be able to make the projects for the class?
A: Most often, yes. Feel free to use any stamps and ink you already own. I will include tips on using substitutions. You are always welcome to add the specific stamp set or other items (such as adhesives or ink pads) that you need to complete the class to any class registration. Just list what you need in your email.
Q: When will I get my class materials?
Projects kits will be shipped about a week after registration closes. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery after that. Please know that occasionally back order situations (out of my control) that arise can impact these dates, but I will communicate that with you to avoid frustration as soon as possible! The online tutorial emailed link will be sent shortly after kits go out in the mail. Add on items are shipped straight from Stampin’ Up! and usually take 7-10 days to arrive at your door.
Q: I’m a demonstrator. Can I use this tutorial for my own class?
A: I ask that you please don’t share the exclusive link with anyone as I’ve put a lot of work into creating these tutorials and videos for you. You may use the .pdf and videos as a guide to create your own .pdf and videos. CASEing (copy and share everything) is part of the joy of finding inspiration online, but please give me written credit on your own tutorial if you are using my exact card designs. FYI, I’d love to see what your versions look like! Send me an email!
Q: I’m not in the US. Can I still buy the class?
A: You may get Option 1, the online instructions only. The other options include products and per Stampin’ Up! policy we are only allowed to sell products without our own country. There are many countries that sell Stampin’ Up! and you can look to see if there is a demonstrator in your country to buy product.
Beautiful Autumn Online Class – October 2020
We all want to cultivate a life of gratitude and what better way than to spread your thankfulness with cards and gifts! Once the registration closes I will place the order for the products, cut and package the kits and mail them out to you. They should arrive to you close to the end of October.
Class Registration – Ends October 17th at midnight EST
1/2 pack of copper foiled Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (cut to 6″ x 12″)
Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack in Mint Macaron and copper
Gilded Gold Gems
Supplies for 3 full size cards and envelopes, a full card-size gift card holder with envelope, a gold mini pizza box with a mini card to go inside and a hanging gift tag.
*Does NOT include the stamp set or punches but you may use any stamp set you already own. I’ve used the Beautiful Autumn bundle which you are welcome to add to your class if you wish. Add on items will ship straight to you from Stampin’ Up!
Beautiful Autumn – Option 3: Includes Option 1 AND Option 2 PLUS the Beautiful Autumn Bundle shipped to your door – $100 (includes shipping!)
You will need these supplies to complete this kit:
Paper trimmer with a score blade
Paper Snips
Acrylic stamp blocks
Early Espresso Ink Pad (majority of the stamping)
Cajun Craze Ink Pad
Mint Macaron Ink Pad
Adhesive of your choice (Tombow Liquid Glue or Stampin’ Seal/Seal+)
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Glue Dots
Stamp set Beautiful Autumn or similar “thank you” sentiments
**Autumn Punch Pack** The DSP does have some images you can fussy cut out if you don’t want to purchase the punches…but you’re going to want them!
Register for the Beautiful Autumn Online Class today and spread joy and gratitude this fall. ❤ I appreciate YOU!
I can’t believe it’s almost October. That means it’s about time to start the countdown to Christmas. Christmas is only 13 weeks away! Are you ready?
Starting next week Wednesday October 7th at 1 pm, these exclusive email tutorials will start going out. Make sure you sign up right here on the side bar so you don’t miss any of these free projects. Happy stamping!
