Sunday, January 31, 2016

Bloomin’ Heart Thinlits Dies by Stampin’ Up!


These thinlits dies are "to die" for...

(check out this awesome video to learn more!)




And...  to see a project we made recently at class using this thinlits, just go here!

I'll have another post tomorrow that features these gorgeous thinlits as well!

If you're interested in getting these thinlits now??

Why not get something for FREE while you're at it....

There are 3 great ways to get free stuff at Stampin' Up now.....

See all 3 ways here!!



Shop!

Here's the deal: for every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping), you get a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. That means it's the perfect time to purchase those products you've had your eye on while earning more products for free.

Note: Pages 4-15 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure show products available throughout the entire Sale-A-Bration sales period (January 5-March 31 2016); Pages 16-19 show limited-time products available only until February 15.* Watch for another batch of limited-time products coming February 16!



Host!

Need another excuse to get together with friends? Just host a qualifying party with at least $250 in sales during Sale-A-Bration and you'll earn $25 more Stampin' Rewards! You can even apply your Stampin' Rewards toward a Starter Kit and become a demonstrator yourself!



Join!

It's the best time of year to join Stampin' Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose $30 more of FREE products for your Starter Kit. Plus, the kit ships for free! 



Want more info on these 3 great ways to get FREE stuff with Stampin' Up,
or maybe you're ready to host your own party??

Just email me at amy.frillici@yahoo.com.


Ready to start shopping??


Ready to join??

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

The Sky is the Limit... Happy Birthday


Here's another awesome, masculine card for you today...

Like I keep saying, you can never have enough masculine cards on hand
(and this is the perfect set to make those masculine cards!).

Read on to learn more.....


We start our card with a Basic Black card base, then added a layer of Sahara Sand card stock embossed with the new World Traveler Embossing Folder.  We put the paper in the folder so that it embossed for a tall card (with part of the paper peaking out of the top of the embossing folder - that way the orientation of the map matched the orientation of the card - this will make a lot more sense when you have your paper and embossing folder in your hand!).





World Traveler Embossing Folder  138289  $7.50



Next, we stamped that awesome, vintage airplane (from The Sky is the Limit Sale-a-Bration Stamp Set) in Basic Black Archival ink.  The clouds on the top of our Sahara Sand embossed piece are also from The Sky is the Limit Sale-a-Bration Stamp set.  Make sure to order this stamp set soon, as it is only available until February 15!  

There are 2 other Sale-a-Bration items that are only available until February 15 - the Hello Stamp set and the Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper.  See all 3 of these items at the back of the Sale-a-Bration brochure here (pages 16-19).




The Sky is the Limit Stamp Set  wood-mount (FREE with a $50 order until 2/15)
The Sky is the Limit Stamp Set  clear-mount (FREE with a $50 order until 2/15)



We added a piece of Basic Black card stock, along with a piece of Going Places Designer Series Paper below our airplane stamped image.

We also rounded the corners of 2 sides of this piece with our Corner Rounder punch.



Going Places Designer Series Paper  140581  $8.00




Project Life Corner Rounder Punch  135346  $8.00



Finally, we stamped "Happy Birthday" (also from The Sky is the Limit Stamp Set), punched the end of our Whisper White piece with our Banner Triple Punch and added a Basic Black Baker's Twine bow to our card.  I just love the font of the words in The Sky is the Limit Stamp set - this may be a set that I keep for quite a while!




Banner Triple Punch  138292  $23.00




Basic Black Baker's Twine  134576  $3.00


I hope you enjoyed this card!

Thanks so much to Dawn Olchefske for her inspiration on this card.




If you'd like to make fun cards like this, too, consider attending the All-Occasion Class down at the Gathering Inkspiration Stamp Studio.  This class meets the second Wednesday of every month anytime from 4-9pm and the following Friday from 1-3pm.  We make 4 cards each month for a $15 fee, or the class is FREE with an order that night!

The next class meets on Wednesday, February 10 anytime from 4-9pm
and Friday, February 12 from 1-3pm.

Just email me at amy.frillici@yahoo.com to sign up today!!

I hope you were Inkspired today!!

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Perfectly Artistic (Club Member) Treats


Here are some cute treats I made each of my club members this month....

I always have so much fun spoiling them and showing them
how much I appreciate their continued business each month :).

You know, my heart really does "smile" each time I think of one of my customers (and friends!).



We start our project with a 5" x 5" piece of the awesome Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper, an item you can get for FREE during Sale-a-Bration with a $50 order!

Using our Envelope Punch Board, line one side of the paper up at the 2" mark, then punch and score.  Turn the paper upside down (so the punched side is now at the bottom), line it up at 2" again, and then punch and score.  On the 2 remaining sides, line them up at 3" and then punch and score (both sides).


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Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper  141021  (FREE with a $50 order)





Envelope Punch Board  133774  $20.00



You should have a pocket that you can then fold up into the shape here....



I do like to round the corners of my treat pouch - you can do that at the top of the Envelope Punch Board before you put it together..

Then, I used our new Fast Fuse Adhesive to put our treat pouch together - this is a great adhesive for this type of 3D project, as it has a stronger hold than our Snail Adhesive.




Fast Fuse Adhesive  129026  $10.00



I also added a 1" belly band in the coordinating (opposite side) of the Designer Series Paper.

Then, I stamped "My heart smiles just thinking of you" (from the new Suite Sayings Stamp Set) in either Bermuda Bay or Watermelon Wonder ink.  This piece was die-cut with one of the Tags & Labels Framelits and then layered on top of another piece die-cut from the same coordinating Designer Series Paper using the next large framelit from the Tags & Labels Framelits Dies.  I love how these dies layer together - and... there are 2 different shapes in 6 different sizes for LOTS of layering options!!




Suite Sayings Stamp Set  wood-mount  140709  $29.00
Suite Sayings Stamp Set  clear-mount  140712  $21.00




Tags & Labels Framelits  138282  $27.00



I hope you enjoyed these treats!!



If you'd like me to spoil you with awesome treats all year long (and enjoy lots of other perks, too!), 
consider joining any of our clubs....  

There is an option for everyone...

Just check out all of our clubs here!

Please let me know if you have any questions or if you're interested in joining a club today.

And....  I hope you have an Inkspired day!

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Bear Hugs Bundle by Stampin' Up!


You've gotta love bear hugs...

(check out this awesome video to learn more!)



Interested in getting this bundle now??

Why not get something for FREE while you're at it....

There are 3 great ways to get free stuff at Stampin' Up now.....

See all 3 ways here!!



Shop!

Here's the deal: for every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping), you get a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. That means it's the perfect time to purchase those products you've had your eye on while earning more products for free.

Note: Pages 4-15 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure show products available throughout the entire Sale-A-Bration sales period (January 5-March 31 2016); Pages 16-19 show limited-time products available only until February 15.* Watch for another batch of limited-time products coming February 16!



Host!

Need another excuse to get together with friends? Just host a qualifying party with at least $250 in sales during Sale-A-Bration and you'll earn $25 more Stampin' Rewards! You can even apply your Stampin' Rewards toward a Starter Kit and become a demonstrator yourself!



Join!

It's the best time of year to join Stampin' Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose $30 more of FREE products for your Starter Kit. Plus, the kit ships for free! 



Want more info on these 3 great ways to get FREE stuff with Stampin' Up, or maybe you're ready to host your own party??

Just email me at amy.frillici@yahoo.com.


Ready to start shopping??


Ready to join??

Join now!

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Bloomin' Hearts... Be Mine




Ooooooh, this is such a gorgeous card!!

Thanks so much to Mary Fish for her inspiration on this card - of course, as soon as I saw it on Mary's blog, I knew we'd have to make it at class (and we did - this month!).



We start our card with a Crumb Cake card base, then added a layer of Very Vanilla card stock, followed by a layer of Blackberry Bliss card stock.




Next, we die-cut that gorgeous heart using our new Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits Dies and the Precision Base Plate.  The Precision Base Plate adds a little more "oomph" to your Big Shot die sandwich, making working with detailed dies a cinch.  Then, just use the new Big Shot Die Brush to release the extra pieces cut from the heart die with ease!  Finally...  use the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere the heart to the card. 



Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits  140621  $25.00



Precision Base Plate  139684  $25.00




Big Shot Die Brush  140603  $11.00



Fine Tip Glue Pen  138309  $7.00



Next, we stamped "Be Mine" and that fun banner from the Bloomin' Love Stamp Set and die-cut the banner with our Large Numbers Framelits Dies.  The Bloomin' Love Stamp Set can be purchased separately or in a bundle with the Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits.



Bloomin' Love Photopolymer Stamp Set  140643  $17.00



Bloomin' Love Bundle  140818  $35.50



Large Numbers Framelits Dies   140622  $31.00



We also die-cut the little flowers with the Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits using Blackberry Bliss card stock and Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper.  I am in love with this new glimmer paper - it is gorgeous!!

Finally, we added a pearl to the center of each flower, for a final finishing touch.



Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper  140550  $5.00



Pearl Basic Jewels  119247  $5.00


I hope you enjoyed this card!!



And...  

If you've ever thought about joining or re-joining Stampin' Up!.......,
please contact me today at amy.frillici@yahoo.com.

The Starter Kit deal during Sale-a-Bration is awesome!!  You pick $155 in product (anything you want!) and pay just $99 plus tax (and FREE shipping).

There's no better way to become a part of a great group of people who love to craft as much as you do!  And...  there's no obligation after you join - just so many opportunities to grow and enjoy yourself!

See all the perks of joining the Inkspired Stampers Team here, then contact me today to get started!


Sunday, January 24, 2016

Wildflower Fields Scrapbook Pages


Here are two of the pages we'll be making this week at our Scrapbook Class...

I hope you enjoy these pages!!


We start our page with a Whisper White base, then added a couple of strips of the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper (DSP) to our page.  You can earn this DSP for FREE with a qualifying $50 order during Sale-a-Bration!!  The colors in this DSP are so fun to play with, especially on this scrapbook page, and coordinate perfectly with our Hello Honey card stock pieces that we also added to our page!



Stampin Up Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper
Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper  (FREE with a $50 order)




We also added a strip of Hello Honey 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon and a piece of the Bohemian Designer Washi Tape to these strips of Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I love how these items coordinate so well with the DSP - that's the beauty of Stampin' Up! products - everything coordinates perfectly because the same colors are used throughout our products!!  It's easy to make great looking pages and projects!!




Hello Honey 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon  138417  $7.00



Bohemian Designer Washi Tape  138386  $5.00



Next, we stamped "Hello - Little Sunshine" from the Hello Sale-a-Bration Stamp Set.  This stamp set is only available until February 15, so get it while you can (FREE with a $50 order thru February 15!!).  This piece was die-cut with our Oval Framelits and layered on top of another piece of Blackberry Bliss card stock die-cut with the Oval Framelits, as well.




Hello Stamp Set  wood-mount  (FREE with a $50 order)
Hello Stamp Set  clear-mount  (FREE with a $50 order)




Oval Framelits  129381  $27.00



Finally, we made a fun butterfly using our Bold Butterfly Framelits and added some Pearls to the center of the butterfly.



Bold Butterfly Framelits  138135  $17.00



Pearl Basic Jewels  119247  $5.00



Here's a look at our 2nd page...


This page starts with a Hello Honey base, then we added a few more strips of the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper, along with a strip of Lost Lagoon 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon and some more Bohemian Washi Tape.



Lost Lagoon 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon  138418  $7.00




We also added a piece of the Botanical Gardens Vellum (another item you can get for FREE with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration) - aren't those little, baby flowers cute on that vellum??

The colorful butterfly was also die-cut from our Bold Butterfly Framelits using more of the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper.




Botanical Gardens Vellum Stack  (FREE with a $50 order)



Finally, we stamped lots of gorgeous flowers (in Hello Honey, Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss and Calypso Coral ink) from the Flowering Fields Stamp Set.  This is another set you can get for FREE with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration.



Flowering Fields Wood-Mount Stamp Set
Flowering Fields Stamp Set  wood-mount  (FREE with a $50 order)
Flowering Fields Stamp Set  clear-mount  (FREE with a $50 order)


I hope you enjoyed these pages!!



If you'd like to make scrapbook pages like this, too, consider attending the Scrapbook Class down at the Gathering Inkspiration Stamp Studio.  This class meets the last Tuesday of every month anytime from 4-9pm.  We make three 12x12 page layouts each month for a $15 fee, or the class is FREE with an order that night!

The next class meets on Tuesday, February 23 anytime from 4-9pm.

Just email me at amy.frillici@yahoo.com to sign up today!!


I hope you have an Inkspired day!!