Stamp With Melanie: April 2018

Monday, April 30, 2018

Introducing the 2018-2020 In Colors! and a Giveaway!

It is finally time to introduce you to the new 2018-2020 In Colors! And, it's time to introduce you to the new stamp pad cases. I've been using Stampin' Up products for more years than I can count, and this is only the second time in all those years that I can remember the actual case changing. Personally, I really like the new case, they are a little smaller and more compact that the current case. Plus, they stack! Woohoo! What a bonus. Before I get too far ahead of myself, ( I have so much to share today), let's look at the colors and their cases.

Pretty colors, don't you agree? And if you have the current color caddy for stamp pads, these new pads will fit, just not as snugly as the retiring cases.

And because they are new cases, they open differently. Instead of pushing the top away from you to open, the new cases open like a compact. I even filmed a little video to show you. (No talking on this one, but you can hear breathing, so if your sound is up, you may want to mute)! And who knows, now that I've done my "first video", if I can find my mount to hold my phone, I may get the bug to do more! Note: when you get your new stamp pad cases, they will be tight. That's a good thing! they will loosen up as you use them more.

I also made some cards to show off each of the new colors. I'll talk about the stamp set and embellishments after I show all the cards.

The stamp set and the embellishments for all of these cards are from the new Share What You Love Suite of products. This suite was created to commemorate Stampin' Up!'s 30th anniversary this year. Even though they are included in the new annual catalog beginning May 1. In addition to the products in this great new suite, the new In Colors will also be available for purchase! Woohoo!

I'll have more information on the new product suite tomorrow, but to close out today, here is a short video from Stampin' Up! to introduce you to the new products and the various purchase options.

Leave a comment - which is your favorite of the new In Colors? Do you love the new Designer Series Paper in the Share What You Love Suite? And most importantly, do you think I have a future as a video star? LOL! For everyone that takes a moment to leave a comment, I will have a drawing on May 5, 2018. The winner will receive a sampler of products from the Share What You Love suite. Thanks for hanging in there to read this far and thanks for stopping by today! (Note: winner must have a mailing address in the United States)

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Product List

Gotta Have It All Bundle

[149526]

$127.50

Classic Stampin' Pad Assortment In Color 2018-2020

[147153]

$33.75

Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143709]

$7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.00

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

[131527]

$6.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

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Happy Stampin',
Melanie

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Best Mom Ever

As many of you know, I've been preparing the past couple of weeks for spring vendor and craft shows. Today I'm sharing one of the most popular items I made. And I'm so happy this stamp set and framelits are carrying over to the new annual catalog! But, the bundle price will expire on May 31. So, if you don't have this bundle, and it's on your wish list, pick it up now and save 10%!

I created a little box between 2 aprons from the Apron of Love set. There are 4 Ghiradelli chocolates in the middle And the apron is stamped with "Best Mom Everr".

The scalloped apron and the utensils in the pocket add great detail!

Product List

Apron Of Love Photopolymer Bundle

[145986]

$45.00

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$4.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

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Check the Calendar link on the right side of the page for my current calendar. Calendar updates available now! New, scrapbooking events added!

Happy Stampin',
Melanie

Thursday, April 26, 2018

MOM in Sweet Soiree

Today concludes a week of Mother's Day card idea with this card from my very talented sister. When I asked her to create a Mother's Day card for this post, my cards were complete and she had no idea what I had made. As you'll see, not only did we choose similar layouts, but we both used the same Designer Series Paper at times this week. Even so, I hope you've enjoyed these cards and gotten some inspiration for your own!

Product List

You’Re Inspiring Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145808]

$19.00

Myths & Magic Specialty Washi Tape

[145602]

$6.00

Sweet Soirée Specialty Designer Series Paper

[145564]

$13.00

Large Letters Framelits Dies

[141712]

$99.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[144083]

$6.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

$9.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$8.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100702]

$8.00

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Check the Calendar link on the right side of the page for my current calendar. Calendar updates available now! New, scrapbooking events added!

Happy Stampin',
Melanie

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Celebrate Mother's Day

I decided to create my own "designer series paper" for today's card. I used the images from Beautiful Bouquet, a set I have completely neglected, to create my background images. Then I added a banner using Banners for You and a greeting from Thoughtful Banners to complete the card.

I was pleased with the way the card came together, but just as I was finishing it up, a funny thing happened. Mr. Brown came by and dropped off an order that contained all the new 2018-2020 In Colors! I was so excited, I had to make another card.

Both cards feature a sneak peak of the new Share What You Love Artisan Pearls ( you are going to love them!) and the card below has 3 of the new In Colors: Grapefruit Grove, Call Me Clover, and Pineapple Punch. Can you pick them out?