Whale Wishes

Today is my grandson's 4th birthday, and since I just got my box of new Stampin' UP! goodies, I couldn't wait to make him his card.  I had wrapped a present for him in paper with octopi (many octopuses?) on it, and the Whale of a Time suite seemed like the perfect products to use.   Take a look:

I know - that octopus stamp is now retired, but once you see the whole card, you'll know why I had to pull it out.

I saw a card on Rachel Tessman's blog using Whale Done along with the Whale of a Time designer series paper.  It's a template I have made before, but her card got my juices flowing...

This multi-panel card allows you to use nearly an entire sheet of 6" x 6" DSP.  Isn't it cute?

Start with a piece of cardstock (I used Pretty Peacock) that is 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", but score it at 1-1/4" and 4-1/4".  Fold on the 4-1/4", like making a regular card, but then fold back on the 1-1/4", so that you have a flap on the front of the card.

Trim your 6" x 6" DSP, taking a bit off the top only (I cut mine to 5-3/8" x 6"), and then cut it into three pieces:  2-1/4", 1-5/8", and 2-1/8".  These will make your panels.  You will also need a neutral panel to stamp on (I used Whisper White, cut to 1-13/16" (yes, I really mean 13/16") x 5-3/8".

When adhering the DSP on the front flap, be sure to add it so that it overlaps the inside of the card--only put glue on the left half of the DSP, and adhere that to the card flap.

And look at that pop-up whale:

By making a little square (using the piece of DSP that you cut off the top, cut to 2-1/2" x 3/8" and scored at 1/2", 1", 1-1/2" and 2") and glueing it on either side of the fold, you can add your whale (punched with the Whale Punch) and have him pop up when the card opens.

I stamped some of the images from the Whale Done set directly on the DSP - the sea turtle, a seahorse, some goldfish and a jellyfish.  I also added some seaweed to the white panel.

And then there's that octopus - from Sea of Textures, stamped in Granny Apple Green and cut with the coordinating dies, I had him hold up the number 4 from the new Playful Alphabet dies.  And check out that embossed background - the new Seabed embossing folder (part of the Whale of a Time suite) has great sea-inspired shapes!

This is a wonderful suite of products, and I can't wait to play again.


Product List

Whale Done Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[152470]

$17.00

Whale Done Bundle (English)

[154053]

$31.50

Whale Of A Time Suite Collection (English)

[154126]

$65.50

Sea Of Textures Clear-Mount Bundle

[148358]

$45.00

Whale Of A Time 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[152460]

$11.50

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$7.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$7.50

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

[147093]

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$7.50

Whale Builder Punch

[152699]

$18.00

Seabed 3D Embossing Folder

[152700]

$10.00

Under The Sea Dies

[146334]

$30.00

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Paper Pumpkin Deadline

Tomorrow, June 10th, is the last day to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin in order to receive this month's box:

You won't want to miss this wonderful box!  Not only does it have exclusive stamps and supplies to make 8 cards, it's also designed to brighten someone's day.

Take a look:





Not yet a Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  It's easy, fun and you can look forward to getting a box stuffed with creative goodies delivered right to your door each month.  Why not give it a try?  There is no obligation to continue, but why wouldn't you?  Click here to get started.

And get ready for a ray of sunshine!

In Good Taste

Have you seen the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper?  OMG, this is perfection!

If you like texture, fibers, wood, and stone, you're gonna love this paper!  One side has photographic images while the other has subtle patterns.  AND you get 24 sheets of this fabulous paper -  two each of 12 sheets of double sided designs.  Let's take a look:

I'm often asked for masculine cards, and I think this fits the bill.  I incorporated the DSP with Rooted in Nature and Forever Fern to create a woodsy, natural card.

The background is the DSP, which looks like stone tile.  The card base has 1" cut off the right side; this allows the tweed-like DSP to show when the card is closed.

Two of the Rooted in Nature stamps were stamped and cut, and mounted on a Stitched So Sweetly rectangle, embossed with the Subtle embossing folder.  Then I stamped and cut extra leaves from Forever Fern and the coordinating Forever Flourishing dies to make sprigs to tuck under the large slice of tree trunk.

Some of the die-cuts are of Vellum; I love how the see-through nature of vellum adds a light touch.

This will probably be my favorite designer paper in the new catalog - I can just envision so many projects on which to use it!  Check it out!


Product List

Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152559]

$24.00

Forever Fern Bundle (English)

[154094]

$54.00

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146482]

$42.00

Label Me Bold Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151631]

$17.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$7.50

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

[147158]

$30.00

Regals Stampin' Write Markers

[147155]

$30.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Forever Flourishing Dies

[152714]

$36.00

Nature's Roots Dies

[151786]

$39.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

[151775]

$10.00

Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets

[147801]

$9.00

Jar of Flowers

With the brand new Stampin' UP! Annual Catalog now available for orders, I thought I'd show you one of the cards I made when playing with my Jar of Flowers bundle:

This was the first card I made using the stamps and Jar Punch, and I love the way it turned out!

There are 4 bouquets of flowers in the set, along with a large and a half-size jar; the jar stamps are "reversibles" - you stamp one side for the outline image and flip the stamp over for a filled-in look.  This is how I added water to my jar on the card above.

The flowers were stamped with Tuxedo Black ink, then colored with Stampin' Blends.  I fussy cut them out (no dies available for these flowers).  The jar was stamped and punched, then the flowers were added over the top.

That beautiful die cut is from one of the Ornate Layers dies, and it's mounted on a sheet of Granny Apple Green cardstock embossed with the Subtle embossing folder.

I'm having such fun with the Jar of Flowers bundle!  In fact, if you place an order for this bundle I will send you the supplies to make this card, absolutely FREE:

You'll get the cardstock, DSP, die cut rectangle, Seaside Spray bakers twine and the pearls, along with instructions; you will stamp, color and cut the flowers, punch the jar and then create your own greeting...easy!

Check out the Jar of Flowers bundle!  It has flowers for every season, and is sure to be a staple in your stamp stash!


Product List

Jar Of Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set

[152515]

$23.00

Jar Of Flowers Bundle

[154064]

$36.75

Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[151534]

$18.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

$7.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154888]

$9.00

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154887]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$9.00

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]

$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Jar Punch

[152703]

$18.00

Ornate Layers Dies

[152726]

$37.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Ornate Frames Dies

[150664]

$34.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

New Catalog Available Now

The new 2020-21 Annual Catalog is available today, starting at noon, Mountain Time.  This exciting book has loads of new products, just ready to get your creative juices flowing!

Just a few notes:

• Any purchase of of $250 or more gets an extra $25 in FREE Stampin' Rewards!  
• SNAIL adhesive has been replaced with Stampin' Seal and Stampin' Seal+.  Stampin' Seal is perfect for your projects using cardstock and ribbon, while Stampin' Seal+ has added strength to permanently adhere 3D projects and heavier layers.
• The new Stampin' Cut & Emboss machines are not yet available.  I'll be sure to let you know when they are.
• There is a temporary limit to purchasing the new In Color ink refills; each order is limited to one of each color.  But they last forever, so that really should not be an inconvenience 😉

And don't forget my bonus card:

All customers who purchase the Jar of Flowers bundle (stamps and punch) will receive supplies and  instructions to make this card FREE of charge.  It's my thank you for trying this beautiful bundle!

So go ahead...place your orders and let's get creating!

A Look at the New Catalog

Today we had a peek at the new catalog.  I hope you were able to join me, but if not here's a recap:





Referenced in my Facebook Live was a FREE card you can receive by purchasing a bundle from the new catalog.  Here are the details:

Purchase the Jar of Flowers bundle (stamps and Jar punch), and receive the pieces to make this card absolutely FREE.  

I will send this to you when I see that you have purchased the Jar of Flowers stamp set and Jar Punch.  You will need the stamps, ink to stamp the flowers and jar (I used Tuxedo Black and Seaside Spray), Stampin' Blends, Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens or markers to color the flowers, and your own sentiment.  I will include the cardstock, DSP, Seaside Spray bakers twine, pearls and instructions.

Throughout the week to come I will be including all the samples shown in the video, along with details, so you will have loads of ideas to get you started.

The start of the new Annual Catalog is just 24 hours away!  I know I can't wait...can you?