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

Taco Fiesta

 It's Taco Fiesta time for today's fun birthday card!  Taco Fiesta (160732) is a new stamp set available in the 'spring mini' catalog.  It is chock full of fun Mexican food images.  And since our family loves Mexican food, this set was a must have for me!  Here's a look at today's card:

To make my card, I started with a Real Red card base and added a layer of So Saffron card covered in chips stamped in Crumb Cake ink and colored with So Saffron Stampin Blends.  I stamped the guacamole image in Tuxedo Black on Basic White card stock and colored the image with Stampin' Blends.  On a scrap piece of So Saffron card stock I stamped and colored a single chip.  After cutting out the chip, I stamped the guacamole bowl at the bottom of the chip and snipped it away.  The remaining chip was layered onto the guacamole and secured with a drop of Tombow.  I die cut the oval Basic White cardstock oval and Real Red frame with Framed Florets dies.  Before adding to the card front, I added three strips of card stock across the middle.

The supply list for today's card is below.  Clicking any of the images will take you to my online store.

Product List

Taco Fiesta Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160732]

$19.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$8.00

So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154905]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$9.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$9.25

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105118]

$9.25

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$9.25

Framed Florets Dies

[160623]

$37.00

Add All to Cart

Host Code for January 2023:  JDS6GQU6. 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

Seaside Bay Birthday

Happy New Year!

Tomorrow is a big day!  A new Stampin' Up! catalog goes live, Saleabration begins, a new kit will be launched, and a wonderful new join offer begins!  I'll be back tomorrow to talk about all of that.  Today, though, let's take a look at a card that uses several of the new products!

To make this card I started with a Sahara Sand card base.  I stamped images from Seaside Bay on the card base using Sahara Sand ink.  I layered Coastal Cabana card stock and a piece of By The Bay Designer Series Paper.  The greeting is from Friends Are Like Seashells.  I stamped it in Sahara Sand and die cut the greeting with the Stylish Shapes dies.  To complete the card, I added Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls to the card.  

Host Code for January 2023:  JDS6GQU6. 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

Delightful Day Birthday Card

I used the new stamp set, Delightful Day, to create this birthday card.  The featured color is the new In Color, Rococo Rose.  The Delightful Day bundle included the new tag topper punch, Delightful Tag Topper.  I also used a piece of the Scalloped Linen Ribbon in Rococo Rose at the top of my tag.

Product List

Delightful Day Bundle

[151114]

$34.00

Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150080]

$7.50

Rococo Rose 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon

[149704]

$8.00

2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149617]

$11.50

Pearlized Doilies

[146936]

$4.50

Twine Baker's Whisper White

[124262]

$3.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150882]

$8.75

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

[140272]

$8.25

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The Stampin' Up! Videos page has been updated with all the new videos featuring products and tools from the new catalog.  Check it out at your convenience.

A new page has been added with the information for the June workshop.  It's a good one, so I hope you don't miss out!  Look for the June Workshop page on the right side of the screen.

The Host Code for June is available.  Please use this Host code for orders under $150.00 94QBZDSN.  All orders placed through June using the Host Code will receive an assortment of retired designer series papers cut down for cards and an ordering gift of current product from me.

If there is anything I can help you with, shoot me a note or leave a comment.

Happy Stampin!
Melanie

Sunny Days

Before I share my card today, I hope you caught my post on my Facebook page, Stamp With Melanie, earlier on Thursday.  Stampin Up! has reduced the prices on a number of retiring items.  The discounts range from 10%-30%.  Click here to go to my online store.  Then click  "Last-Chance Products" on the left.  Click the "Discounted" box to see the products remaining. 

A member of my team celebrated a birthday earlier this week.  I found a cute little sign for her that said "Be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons" (or something like that).  In keeping with that general theme, I used some favorite stamp sets to make this card for her.

Hope you had a very happy birthday!


Product List

Beach Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148585]

$17.00

Fabulous Flamingo Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143758]

$21.00

Lilypad Lake Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146496]

$22.00

Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146386]

$17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147147]

$7.50

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

$7.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122924]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

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

[140272]

$7.75

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The Host Code for May is available.  Please use this Host code for orders under $150.00 7PG3ADCU.

If there is anything I can help you with, shoot me a note or leave a comment.

Happy Stampin!
Melanie

Best Catch Birthday

Friends,

If you did not see my post on my Facebook page, Stamp With Melanie yesterday, please look for it.  Stampin' Up! released several newsworthy product line announcements and I recapped them for you there.

I've been on a bit of a roll creating male birthday cards lately.  Today I'm sharing a card that uses the Best Catch stamp set and Catch of the Day Dies.  I've also used an element from the Under the Sea Dies.  In addition, the sentiment is from Birthday Cheer.  Crackle Paint was used for the background.  I stamped it in Crumb Cake on a piece of Crumb Cake card stock.

The Best Catch bundle is available at a 10% discount until the Occasions Catalog expires at the beginning of June, so if this set is on your list, order it before it's no longer on sale!  Because we all love to save money, right?!

I used the Stampin Blends to color the fish and the basket.  I sponged Old Olive on the cat tails and colored the ends with an Early Espresso marker.  Then I sponged Old Olive and Crumb Cake randomly across the net.  Using my bone folder, I "curled" the net going both ways to add dimension.  The background panel was embossed using the Subtle embossing folder.

I stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso and used the Stitched Rectangle dies to cut it out.  I attached the fish with Dimensionals.

The supply list to create my card is shown below. 

Best Catch Cling Bundle

[150605]

$43.00

Crackle Paint Cling Stamp Set

[148752]

$16.00

Birthday Cheer Cling Stamp Set

[148604]

$20.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$7.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

[147158]

$30.00

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

[100730]

$9.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$8.50

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

[100702]

$8.50

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119686]

$8.50

Under The Sea Framelits Dies

[146334]

$30.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

$3.50

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147272]

$9.00

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

[144608]

$4.50

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147273]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Mango Melody Dark Stampin' Blends

[147944]

$4.50

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Host code for orders under $150.00 is 9NFZX76N.

If there is anything I can help you with, shoot me a note or leave a comment.

Happy Stampin!

Melanie