New Online Exclusive Products Now Available

 Stampin' Up! released several new Online Exlusive products today available beginning today!  So, I created a graphic to share them with you.  However, before I get to that, I want to share one more new card I made featuring the Meandering Meadow DSP.

Again, I chose to focus on this beautiful paper.  During Stampin' Up's World Card Making Day presentation, Sara shared a clip showing how this paper was designed.  Each of the "A side" pages was created by first painting a watercolor of the image.  Then it was photographed and cropped down to make this stunning paper!

And now, the graphic showing all the new and in stock Online Exclusives!

To have a better look at any of the products, head on over to my online store and check them out!

New Kit!

Stampin' Up! also released a new kit for us that became available on November 1.

The kit makes nine peek-a-boo tri-fold cards with a colorful, vintage vibe—perfect for friends who might be achieving an important milestone, setting new goals, or maybe just need a vision of a peaceful, perfect day. The cardbases have a thin UV coating to give each card that special shine! 

The Best Destination kit includes:

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
• 9 coordinating envelopes
• Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
• One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce

Thanks for checking out today's post!  If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out!  And if you would like to place an order, for either completed items or Stampin' Up! supplies, send me a message!

Happy Stampin',

Melanie

Sneak Peek - Fluffiest Friends!

 Mark your calendars for November 7!  Stampin' Up! is releasing it's next round of Online Exclusives.  Demonstrators have been able to order a sampling of those products for the past few weeks.  One bundle  you won't want to miss is Fluffiest Friends.  Get ready for some of the cutest creatures you'll ever see!  The card I'm sharing here today includes one of those fluffy little guys!

New Kit - The Best Destination

A new month brings a new kit to the kits collection!  Check out The Best Destination!

The kit makes nine peek-a-boo tri-fold cards with a colorful, vintage vibe—perfect for friends who might be achieving an important milestone, setting new goals, or maybe just need a vision of a peaceful, perfect day. The cardbases have a thin UV coating to give each card that special shine! 

One more day!!!

I want to send you two of the 4 cards I shared last week in my Facebook Live!  And I'm drawing the winners Friday night!  Just go to my Facebook page and comment on the post to be entered!  Good luck!

                                

Thanks for checking out today's post!  If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out!  And if you would like to place an order, for either completed items or Stampin' Up! supplies, send me a message!

Happy Stampin',

Melanie

Sparking Snowflakes

Even though Halloween is still two weeks away,  I've starting working on Christmas crafts.  Part of the reason is because I have a few craft shows coming up in the next few weeks.  Plus, I've found that starting early helps alleviate some of the last minute rush to get everything completed that I want to make.  So far, it's maily been gifts for friends, but this week I started working on a few card ideas too!  

I used the beautiful Sparking Snowflakes bundle (162165) for today's card.  

My card base is Pretty Peacock, with a silver foil layer, and a Snowflake Magic Layer.  I used the punch included in the bundle to create the greeting as well as a couple of snowflakes.  All were stamped in Lost Lagoon.  I added Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins to the center of the snowflakes.  These are currently out of stock, expected back in stock around mid November.  An alternative would be to use the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems (161288) from the annual catalog that are currently in stock.

For the inside, I added a layer of Basic White card stock and stamped a few snowflakes in Lost Lagoon.  

Here is the complete supply list for my card (including the alternate embellishment).  Clicking any of the products will take you to my online store for a closer look.

Sparkling Snowflakes Bundle (English)

[162165]

$41.25

Snowflake Magic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162147]

$10.00

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

[150880]

$10.00

Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack

[156457]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins

[162029]

$8.00

Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems

[161288]

$8.50

Add All to Cart

Thanks for checking out today's post!  If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out!  And if you would like to place an order, for either completed items or Stampin' Up! supplies, send me a message!

Happy Stampin',

Melanie

Free Card Kit and a Giveaway

 Hello friends!

Crafting for the holidays is ramping up!  Late last week I posted a couple of opportunities to help you get going!  

On Thursday I went Live on Facebook and shared 3 easy card layouts that are not only easy to duplicate, but they are perfect for making a lot of beautiful holiday cards.  If you missed the live, catch the replay here.  And remember, to get the card kit free from me, simply place a minimum $35.00 order by Monday night (date extended by one day).  Click here to place that order!

On Saturday, I announced a giveaway on my Facebook page!  I have a full pack of the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper to send off to one lucky person! 

 To be included, find the post with this photo and add your comment in the way of a gif to be entered.

I made this card to show a sample of a card with this beautiful paper.  Hope & Peace (the stamp set I used) is retired, but you can easily replace it with a current set!)

Finally, don't forget to give consideration to Stampin' Up!'s current join offer!  This offer has options, is generous, and truly amazing! Think of it as way to replenish your stampin stash at a bargain pricc - with no further obligation - unless YOU chose to continue.  It's as simple as that!

In celebration of their 35th anniversary, Stampin' Up! is offering the most generous starter kit promotion I've seen since I joined 10 years ago!  I'm so excited to share it with you, because as a Stampin' Up! customer, this offer is amazing! 

With this promotion, you have 2 fabulous choices.  

 - Option 1: Get 35% OFF the cost of your Starter Kit ($125 worth of product for $64.35!) 

 - Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with your Starter Kit (spend $99 and get $168.75 worth of       product!)

 Both options get you free shipping and free business supplies!  Are you ready to start selecting products for YOUR starter kit?  

In addition, new demonstrators will also get free registration to online OnStage in November.  This is a $77 value!  

So, message me and let's chat.  I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!

Thanks for reading along!  If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out!  And if you would like to place an order, for either completed items or Stampin' Up! supplies, send me a message!

Happy Stampin',

Melanie

Pick of the Patch

 It's been a little tough thinking about fall and pumpkins and Halloween around here this week.  With sunny skies and very warm temperatures, it has felt much more like summer than fall!  Nonetheless, I was still persevere to make today's fall call card.

I love this bundle because it's easily used to make cards for both Halloween and Thanksgiving!  If you've overlooked this bundle, take another look.  It's on page 51 in the Sept-Dec Mini Catalog.  And if you'd like to make this card, find the directions here!  

World Card Making Day

World Card Making Day is Saturday, October 7!  Stampin' Up! is hosting a free craft along.  Register for this free event at www.stampinup.com

In addition, if you are reading this and are local to me, I am hosting a World Cardmaking Event at Graceful Style in Elizabeth on Saturday at 11:30 AM.  Contact me to reserve your spot, or walk in as supplies remain!  $15.00 per person covers the cost of all the supplies provided for you!

New Kit 

Stampin' Up! introduced a new kit for October.  

Rustic Christmas Countdown is the name of the kit and it has a wonderful country vibe.  Use it to make a countdown calendar, tags, cards, or gift holders!  It's item #163114

Amazing Starter Kit Promotion

In celebration of their 35th anniversary, Stampin' Up! is offering the most amazing starter kit promotion I've seen since I joined 10 years ago!  I'm so excited to share it with you, because as a Stampin' Up! customer, this offer is amazing! 

With this promotion, you have 2 fabulous options to chose from.  

 - Option 1: Get 35% OFF the cost of your Starter Kit ($125 worth of product for $64.35!) 

 - Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with your Starter Kit (spend $99 and get $168.75 worth of       product!)

 Both options get you free shipping and free business supplies!  Are you ready to start selecting products for YOUR starter kit?  

In addition, new demonstrators will also get free registration to online OnStage in November.  This is a $77 value!  

So, message me and let's chat.  I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!

Thanks for reading along!  If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out!  And if you would like to place an order, for either completed items or Stampin' Up! supplies, send me a message!

Happy Stampin',

Melanie

Autumn Leaves

 Hello friends,

Big changes are coming in the next few months, but for now, I'm dusting off my old blog and breathing some new life into it!  I'll post a link on my Stamp With Melanie Facebook page whenever a new post is available.  So, if you're here and reading this, thanks for coming along for the ride!

The card above was made using the So Sincere stamp set and All About Autumn Designer Series Paper.  Since so many of the products I used for this card are currently out of stock, I'll be making this card, and others, during next week's YouTube Live (Thursday, Sept 28 at 7 Eastern) using product that's in stock!  Mark your calendar so you don't miss it - or better yet, subscribe and you'll get a notice when I go live there!

New Kit

Stampin' Up! recently introduced a new kit, Chirstmas Everywhere.  This adorable kit makes 9 cards - 3 each of 3 designs.  

This kit includes: 

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
• 9 coordinating envelopes
• Christmas Everywhere photopolymer stamp set
• One Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, printed die-cut labels and images with red glitter, adhesive, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Real Red

World Cardmaking Day

World Card Making Day is celebrated on October 7 this year and Stampin' Up! is hosting a free event!  Register for Stampin' Up!'s event at www.stampinup.com.  If you're unable to join on October 7, the replay will be available through October 31. So, register today so you don't miss out!

Thanks for reading along!  If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out!  And if you would like to place an order, for either completed items or Stampin' Up! supplies, send me a message!

Happy Stampin',

Melanie

New! Online Exclusives!

Hello March!

In my neck of the woods, March has arrived like a lamb - sweet and uneventful!  I sure hope that doesn't mean it's going out like a lion in a few weeks!

Today also marks the beginning of Stampin' Up!'s new Online Exclusives!  

There are several fun new products (check out the new Basics 3D Embossing Folders) and even some returning favorites (yes, the 1-3/4" and 2" punches are back)!

See all the Online Exclusives here!

March Thank You Gift!

Place a minimum $50 online order with me between March 1 - 31, 2023 and I will send you a free card kit to make 4 cards.  The cards will be from the Irresistible Blooms bundle (an online exclusive bundle).  You will receive all the supplies for the cards, the pdf's with all measurements and instructions, and a pack of coordinating embellishments!  I'll share more about the March Thank You Gift during an upcoming Facebook Live.  (If you don't follow me on Facebook, do so soon!  https://www.facebook.com/GetInkyWithMelanie ).  Replays for my Lives are also uploaded to my YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/YouTube_MelanieCoverston.

Here's a card I made using products from the beautiful Irresistible Blooms. (Yes, this card will be part of the March thank you!)

March 2023 ordering code:  

Please use this code when placing your order and the total is less than $150.

Thanks for selecting me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Thank you!  If there is ever anything I can do for you, please just let me know.

Make it a stamp-tastic day!

Melanie

Queen Bee and Free Project Tutorial Inside

 It's been a hot minute since I created a post.  So to my wonderful blog readers, thank you for hanging with me!  I'm going to try to do better going forward!  (But if you don't already follow me on Facebook, please do so:  https://www.facebook.com/GetInkyWithMelanie)

If you are reading this post on Tuesday, February 28, we're on the very last day of Saleabration 2023, and you have only a few more hours to snatch up those freebies.  If you are reading this post on Wednesday or later, Saleabration is gone, so read on....

The Queen Bee bundle (#160485) from the January-April Mini Catalog is quickly becoming a customer favorite item.  It's easy to see why - the elements are perfect for creating gorgeous cards!  (The dies are currently out of stock, but are expected to be available again by mid March). I used that bundle for this birthday card.

If you would like to make this card yourself, a free tutorial is available by clicking the photo above.

In other news from Stampin' Up!:

Paper Pumpkin turns 10 years old in March!  

And, as they do every year on Paper Pumpkin's anniversary,  Stampin' Up! is including a free gift when you purchase the March kit!

It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by our in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of our anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic!  Click the image above to start your subscription today!

New Kit!

A new kit will be available beginning tomorrow, March 1.  This one looks cute, I'll be adding it to my next order!

This kit includes: 

• 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
• One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
• 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
• Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
• Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
• Gold, pearlized embellishments.
• The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
• Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete. 

Online Exclusives!

Beginning tomorrow, March 1, Stampin' Up! will introduce several new products that are available online only!  They will not appear in any print publication.  I will have much more on these new products tomorrow, but to see them now (after March 1), go to my online store and look for the Online Exclusives:   https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=S2NQ4GQY

Look for tomorrow's post; I'll have much more on this new line tomorrow.

Thanks for selecting me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Thank you!  If there is ever anything I can do for you, please just let me know.

Make it a stamp-tastic day!

Melanie

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is 9 days away!  Are you ready?  I have an easy card for you to make.  The full tutorial is included.  And just wait until you see and hear the latest from Stampin' Up!

This Valentine is perfect for cranking out many in a short time!  Clicking the photo above will take you to a .pdf with all the instructions and measurements that you can print off or save!

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Beginning March 1, Stampin' Up! is offering a new "Online Exclusives" line of products.  Similar to the Kits Collection, this line will only be available online.  Here's just a peek at one of the new products that I am really excited about!

This three pack of embossing folders are sure to be a huge hit!  I used one of them on a card I shared on my Facebook page on Friday.  If you missed it, here it is:

New from the Kits Collection!

One of the newest kits from the Kits Collection is "Saying Thanks".  This is a no stamp kit.  It's bright, colorful, goes together quickly, and makes 9 of the cutest thank you cards!  Be sure to check this one out!

During last week's Facebook Live, I make 3 projects using Country Bouquet.  If you missed the Live, you can catch the replay here.  You can also get the materials to make the same projects free with a minimum $35 purchase!

Host Code for February 2023: 2EAW6RZV

Please use this code when placing your order and the total is less than $150.

Thanks for selecting me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Thank you!  If there is ever anything I can do for you, please just let me know.

Make it a stamp-tastic day!

Melanie