Stamp and Ink with Marti: July 2024

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Stampin' Up! hits the mark with Full of Life Designer Series Paper

Stampin' Up! designer series paper is often just what makes a card!

This delightful paper is full of color and design elements that make a card come to life. And its fun to see what designs you can create.

Today I used just paper, stamps and ink to create two cards. The layout is sinspired by Joanne James at The Crafty Owl. I loved her design and totally imitated it here.

The first card uses the Trucking Along stamp set. The card base is Lemon Lime Twist and the colors just make me smile.

The second card uses the Labled with love stamp set and a cardbase of Pumpkin Pie cardstock. Of course you have to love butterflies.

Try creating your own fun card using this layout.

If you love this paper like I do, get ready to spend your bonus coupons in August and stock up on Designer Series Paper - It will be on sale Starting August 6 -to August 31

15% Off!

Product List

Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163357] $12.50	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117] $11.50	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245] $11.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $11.25
Labeled With Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163564] $21.00	Trucking Along Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162299] $24.00	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] $9.00	Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161682] $11.00
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $9.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $9.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $9.00
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $9.00	Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159221] $10.00

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Sunday, July 14, 2024

Stampin' Up! Sketches provide inspiration for many layouts.

I love how we can use the card sketches in the annual catalog (page 22) to jump start our creativity. If you don't have a copy, you can download a pdf version from my side bar.

This card is taken directly from the products on page 22 and the layout on the bottom right. I would never have combined these colors, but I love how they worked together. And the layout became the start of 3 more great cards. See what I mean with these cards:

Using the same layout, I stepped it up a bit. I heat embossed the greeting, added some glimmer papers and some fun flowers with gem centers.

With this one, I left out the white panel, added flowers from Translucent florals (with lots of Wink of Stella) and a stamped greeting in the bottom corner.

This one includes the dies and paper from the Thoughtful Wishes

suite.

If you get stumped for ideas, be sure to turn to the catalog for inspiration. Try the layouts on page 22 for starters. Then try CASEing a card that you like. Don't worry about using the same products. Just use what you have in your craft cupboard and improvise. Note how I colored the White Twine with Flirty Flamingo Stampin Blends to make it go with my card.

I look through the catalog to see how to use my Designer Series Paper in a new way. Besides this fun layout, I have noticed die cuts being cut from the patterned paper. They look stunning. I also look for new ways to use my ribbon. What to do besides a bow. I am working to use nests of twine and ribbon or loops instead of bows or maybe just wrapped ribbon.

What ideas can you come up with?

I would love to get your comments and pictures of the results of your Creative Inspiration. You can share pictures on my facebook page.

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

July at Stampin' Up! brings HOT new products and Bonus Day Savings!

Are you Ready for A GREAT month of savings and new products? Just read on....

New additions to the All Inclusive Kits Collection

New Glass Mat

New Online Exclusives

And to make it all fun,

Bonus Days all month. Get a $5 bonus coupon to spend in August for every $50 you spend on a qualified purchase.

Qualified purchases are for all Stampin' Up! products excluding shipping and tax. Coupons will be sent to you by email. You will need to save these coupon codes so you can redeem them in August.

I have a SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU to go with Bonus Days

Purchase the products to make these 4 cards and I'll send you a free PDF tutorial and the card bases to create 4 cards.

PLUS you will earn a $50 bonus coupon from Stampin' Up! in the process.

Each card has an opening to fit the frame.

These openings will be precut from the card base that I send when you purchase the following items:

Frames and Flowers 12 x 12 specialty DSP 163765 $10.00

Poised Peony Stamp Set 163529 $21.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies 158136 $10.00

Basic White Cardstock (40 sheets) 159276 $13.00

Total before shipping & Tax = $54.00

You can use the "Add All To The Cart" Button below this post to purchase these 4 items or click on a picture to be taken to the online store and shop by item number.

Already own one or more of these products? Feel free to substitute. As long as your total is $50 or more, I'll send you the PDF instructions and mail the card bases to you (free of charge). You will have lots of product left over to use on your own creations!

When you order, be sure you are naming me as your demonstrator and include your e-mail address so I can contact you and send your PDF.

Enjoy JULY HOT NEW Products and Bonus Day Savings

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Be sure to sign up for my in-person card class - Deadline for registration is July 11.