Stampin’ Up! Reverse Words Card

My inspiration for today’s card came from the 6″ x 6″ Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack from Stampin’ Up!. Bermuda Bay is one of my favorite Stampin’ Up! colors and having it in glimmer paper is such a treat! I used the Reverse Words stamp set for the front of the card and Confetti Celebration for the inside. The sentiments are perfect for any celebration – birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and Fridays just to name a few!

The glimmer paper and Reverse Words stamp set are part of the Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration promotion. These products, along with a lot of other awesome paper crafting products, are FREE with a $50 Stampin’ Up! Purchase. Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st. You can learn all about Sale-A-Bration HERE.

My video tutorial for this card includes a “masking” technique – watch it here:

Reverse Words Card Recipe:

Dimensions: Card Base = Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, 4″ x 3″, Rich Razzleberry 3″ x 4-1/4″, Pink Pirouette 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″, Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer Paper 2″ x 4-1/4″, Whisper White 4″ x 3″, 4″ x 5-1/4″
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Stampin’ Up Avant Garden Easter Card

During the Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration period, you get a FREE item of your choice for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax). It doesn’t get better than FREE, so with just a little over two weeks left for Sale-A-Bration I’ve been playing with products I have earned for FREE during this awesome promotion.

Today’s Easter card was stamped with the Avant Garden stamp set using Peekaboo Peach and Flirty Flamingo inks and coordinating Designer Series Paper. The sweet ruched ribbon in coordinating Flirty Flamingo ties everything together. I have a quick tip in the project video that shows how to get that perfect little flat knot in the ribbon

During Sale-A-Bration, you have not just one, but three ways to earn FREE products! Shop to earn Sale-A-Bration items, join to get additional free product in your Starter Kit, or host to get more products with Stampin’ Rewards! Read all about it and view the fabulous FREE products you can earn during Sale-A-Bration by clicking on the brochure images below.

Avant Garden Easter Card Recipe:

Dimensions:

Card Base: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of Thick Whisper White Card stock scored at 4-1/4”, 2016-2018 In-Color Designer Series Paper Stack: 4” x 5-1/4”, Whisper White Cardstock: 4-3/4” x 3-1/4”
Product List

Avant Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set $0.00	Suite Sentiments Wood-Mount Stamp Set $28.00	Suite Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set $20.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50
Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock $7.00	2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack $22.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $9.00
Flirty Flamingo 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon $8.00	Stampin’ Pierce Mat $5.00	Silicone Craft Sheet $6.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive $10.00	Glue Dots $5.25

Adoring Arrows Paper Pumpkin Kit

I’m in love with the January 2017 Adoring Arrows Paper Pumpkin Kit! What’s not to love? The kit contains enough supplies to make 24 treat bags with mini gold foil hearts, vellum banners , a heart for stamping a personalized sentiment, and to top it off—an adorable little arrow!

Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit by Stampin’ Up! With Paper Pumpkin, you’ll save time and money while you build a collection of crafting supplies. Every month you’ll receive a unique stamp set with an ink spot (that won’t repeat a color in a 12-month period). In no time at all, you’ll have a variety of stamps and ink to use on other projects. In addition, your first kit includes a free clear stamping block that you’ll use every month.

Check out this quick video showing all the fabulousness of this month’s kit:

Until March 31st you can purchase a three-month prepaid subscription at a discount and receive your choice of a FREE Sale-a-Bration item. Or, take it to the next level with a 12-month prepaid subscription. Save over $2/month with the everyday awesome price (like getting one month FREE), earn Stampin’ Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items!

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I WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS! YOU’LL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME when you purchase the kit and join through me. You’ll instantly become a member and have access to my private Plaid Paper Dolls Community in addition to other great resources and a nation wide team of stampers. Give it a test drive – there’s no risk and no pressure to hold workshops or parties – do it for YOU!

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Stampin’ Up! Year-End Close-Outs & Free Stamp Set From Me

Year-End Closeouts Start Today!

Hundreds of items are on sale!

Need a present for a crafty person? Do YOU need a present? Get them in time for Christmas gifts!

Stampin’ Up! has announced a Year-End close-out sale! The savings are AMAZING! It’s while supplies last so do not wait!

SHOP HERE in my Stampin’ Up! Store

USE THIS HOSTESS CODE* PQVGFNDT

*Everyone who places an order of $40 or more before tax and shipping through my store using the Hostess Code PQVGFNDT will receive the NEW upcoming stamp set TASTY TRUCKS!

Your Free stamp set will ship the first week of January.

The SALE and my personal special ends on December 31st!

Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza!

Online Extravaganza!

November 21-28!

Discounts and a GIFT from me!**

Don’t Miss On-Line Extravaganza!

Black Friday starts early with Online Extravaganza happening November 21-28! Who could resist savings up to 40% and 24-hour sales with new products on the first and last day of this event? With the holiday season in full swing everyone could use a little help checking a few things off their gift list. And you don’t even have to leave the house!

Shop the Extravaganza as well as the Stampin’ Up! catalogs AND the Clearance Rack for deep discounts.

**Everyone who places an order of at least $35 through me or through my store and uses the Hostess Code AX3APGP6 at check-out will receive a pack of Gold Basic Metal Button embellishments from me. (If your order totals $150 or more do not use this Hostess Code – you will automatically receive your gift along with Hostess Benefits.)

Stitched from the Heart

Not only are stitches a classic trend, they illustrate the quality, precision, and extra care taken when creating a piece. Giving a stitched gift shows just how much you value that relationship. Beginning tomorrow, November 1st, Stampin’ Up! is giving us all the opportunity to purchase Stitched Shapes Framelits ahead of their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog and get 25% off coordinating stamp sets. With Stitched Shapes Framelits you can make paper stitches in seconds, turning any project into one that is stitched from the heart.

Get a sneak peek at some gorgeous holiday cards made using the new Stitched Shapes Framelits in this sweet video from Stampin’ Up! then check out the list of discounted stamp sets that will coordinate perfectly with them!

25% Off Select Stamp Sets: (promotion ends 11/30/16)

Totally Trees Card

You are, like totally, going to like this card!

I’m jumping out of my creative box with the card I’m featuring today. Believe me it wasn’t easy and it took someone else to get me there! I totally copied my Totally Trees card today from another totally awesome Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Mary Brown. I would have never thought to put the colors she used in her card together and the result is amazing! We made this card in my Fun & Fancy Card Classes this month and it received the most votes for “favorite card”.

The card has so much going on but it does not overwhelm. First of all there are five different colors; some subtle, some bright and some regal, but they all work together. The wood grain embossed background adds texture and the ribbon adds a little bling and shine to the card. Not to mention the Totally Trees stamp set which has a pretty artsy, modern feel. It’s bright and fresh and the kind of card that puts a smile on your face when you see it!

Enjoy the video! The card dimensions and list of products used are below.

Project Dimensions:

Soft Sky Card Stock 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″, 4″ x 5-1/4″
Rich Razzleberry Card Stock 4-5/8″ x 2-7/8″
Whisper White Card Stock 2-3/4″ x 4-1/2″, 4″ x 5-1/4″ (for inside card)

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Paisleys & Posies Card

The project I’m sharing today is the second in my three-part autumn-themed series. This card is super simple to make but looks anything but. With the rich, autumn hued colors and the copper embossed sentiment it’s a classy little card. I used several products from the Stampin Up! Petals & Paisleys suite featured in the 2016 Holiday Catalog.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Stampin’ Up! really takes the guess work out of coordinating elements for my paper crafting projects. The problem of gathering pieces for a project that will look great together is handled for me and that rings true for this card. It took me minutes to design the card and not much more to put it together from start to finish.

I chose to pull out one of the colors from the Petals & Paisleys Designer Series Paper and used Night of Navy for the card base, scallop circle and die-cut flourish. To take the card up a notch on the fancy scale I used the Delightful Dijon ribbon from the 3/8″ Ribbon Trio Pack and heat embossed the sentiment using Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

Enjoy the video and don’t forget to check out card #1 in the series HERE and return on Wednesday for the third card in my Autumn-themed series.

Project Dimensions

Night of Navy Cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, 3-1/4″ x 2-1/4″, scrap
Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper: 5-1/2″ x 2″
Very Vanilla Cardstock: 3-1/4″ x 2-1/4″, 4″ x 5-1/4″

Product List

Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer Bundle $45.00	Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer Stamp Set $21.00	Paisley Framelits Dies $29.00	Versamark Pad $8.50	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $8.00
Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper $13.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $9.00	Big Shot $110.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies $35.00	Ribbon 3/8″ (1 Cm) Trio Pack $11.00
Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder $5.00	Heat Tool $30.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals $4.00	Glue Dots $5.25

Vintage Leaves Card

It was bound to happen and it happened today. I was forced to turn the furnace on. Yep, just after firing up the Kuerig this morning I moseyed over to the thermostat and cranked that baby on! It’s official, Autumn is here.

How appropriate that my card for today’s post just happens to be the first in my three-part series of Autumn-themed cards. The sentiment comes from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set by Stampin’ Up! I created it for a sympathy card but it would work for just about any occasion by changing up the sentiment and the Flourishing Phrases set covers most of them.

The maple leaf image from the Vintage Leaves stamp set takes center stage for this card. I added texture and dimension to the Crushed Curry pennant by running it through the Big Shot using the Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and popped it up on the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon and Linen Thread add even more texture.

Enjoy the video tutorial and don’t forget to check back on Monday for card number two in my Autumn-Themed series.

Project Dimensions:

Early Espresso Card Stock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
Very Vanilla Card Stock: 2 pieces 5-1/4″ x 4″ each, 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Crushed Curry Card Stock: 3-1/2″ x 1/2″

Product List

Vintage Leaves $26.00	Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Stamp Set $49.00	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set $37.00	Timeless Textures Wood-Mount Stamp Set $28.00	Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set $20.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $9.00
Crushed Curry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $8.00	Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $7.50	Leaflets Framelits Dies $25.00	Big Shot $110.00	Big Shot Magnetic Platform $40.00
Stampin’ Pierce Mat $5.00	Handheld Stapler $10.00	Stamping Sponges $3.50	5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon $7.00	Linen Thread $4.50
Stampin’ Dimensionals $4.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen $7.00

Acorny Thank You Treat Holder

When someone places an order with me I like to show my appreciation with a handmade card but every once-in-a-while I surprise them with a little something more. In September I created these Autumn-themed treat holders for an event and loved them so much that I made up extras to slip in with my client’s orders. These adorable bags could be filled with any kind of small candy but the stamp set I used is named Acorny Thank You so you know it had to be candy corn!

Aren’t they sweet? They are quick and easy to make so I’ll be making up several to have on hand for many different events this fall. They would be great to tuck in with a tip to hair dresser, manicurist and dog groomer as well as hostess gifts and table favors.

Here is a video tutorial for the Acorny Thank You Treat Holders and a full list of products used are listed below.

Product List

2″ X 8″ (5.1 X 20.3 Cm) Celllophane Bags $3.00	Acorny Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set $15.00	Acorn Builder Punch $18.00	Classic Label Punch $18.00	Linen Thread $4.50
5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $9.00	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50
Glue Dots $5.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals $4.00	Stampin’ Pierce Mat $5.00	Handheld Stapler $10.00

As an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I’m here to be your creative coach, give you fun project ideas, share special offers, and, of course, teach you about fantastic stamping products. If you don’t already have a Demonstrator I would love to be yours. Contact me today at Leslie@theplaidpoodle.com

Totally Trees

Someone needs to alert Mother Nature that tomorrow is the first day of fall because it was 94 degrees in Kansas City today! Add the heat index to that and I think it was something link a jilllion and ten outside! Don’t get me wrong; I dearly love summer, especially after a long grueling winter, but fall must be my spirit season because a perfect day to me is a sunny, 72 degree day with ZERO percent humidity! I hope I don’t offend, but humidity has to be from the devil!

My card today however doesn’t care what temperature it is outside. It’s just busting with autumnal mood and color! I used the Stampin’ Up! Totally Trees stamp set to create this card along with the Chocolate Chip, Delightful Dijon and Cajon Craze inks. The inspiration behind this card was the little scrap of Petals and Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper. I absolutely love that paper and only had a few snippets left so I used the left-over scraps to whip up a few of these adorable note cards.

Here’s a quick video tutorial for the card. If you enjoy it why not slip over to Youtube land HERE and leave a comment? While you’re there make sure to subscribe to my channel to receive upcoming videos. Thanks!

Cardstock Dimensions:

Very Vanilla 5″ x 7″ scored at 3-1/2″, 3-3/4″ x 2-1/2″
Mint Macaron 3-1/4″ x 4-3/4″
Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper 3-1/4″ x 1-1/2″
Delightful Dijon 3-3/4″ x 2-1/2″

Product List

Totally Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set $26.00	Weather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set $21.00	Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $9.00	Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $8.00	Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper $13.00	Delightful Dijon 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $8.00
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies $35.00	Big Shot $110.00	Stampin’ Pierce Mat $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals $4.00
Glue Dots $5.25	Envelope Punch Board $20.00	2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper $11.00

Flourishing Phrases Thank-You Cards

At the very least I always send a thank-you card to my clients along with every order. This month I used one of my favorite stamp sets from the new annual catalog, Flourishing Phrases. This stamp set appealed to me because of the coordinating FlourishThinlits Dies and I saved 10% by purchasing the stamps with the dies in a bundle. But what really sold me on this set was that i fell in love with the gorgeous fonts and sentiments in the stamp set.

Aren’t they great? So much variety making it a great value. I can use it for so many occasions. I used the Note Cards & Envelopes from Stampin’ Up! to make my cards which made the project quick and easy. Here is a video tutorial and I’ve listed the supply list along with all dimensions below.

Card Stock Dimensions

Dapper Denim: 4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″, 2″ x 2″, Whisper White: 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″

Product List

Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Stamp Set $49.00	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set $37.00	Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Bundle $70.00	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle $59.25	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50
Dapper Denim 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $9.00	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes $6.00	Stamp-A-Ma-Jig $12.00	Flourish Thinlits Dies $29.00
Big Shot $110.00	Big Shot Magnetic Platform $40.00	Big Shot Die Brush $11.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments $5.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen $7.00
Dapper Denim 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon $8.00	6″ X 8″ Cellophane Bags $5.00

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Paper & Ink Sketches with The Plaid Poodle

I am super excited to announce a new, ongoing feature to my blog called PAPER & INK SKETCHES. A card sketch is a blueprint that helps determine what direction certain elements should be placed onto a card front. Twice per month I will post a Sketch here along with a card I design using the Sketch as my inspiration. Each Sketch will have a FREE PDF – one with measurements and one without. Please feel free to use the Sketch and share your creation on my Facebook Page – The Plaid Poodle – you may win a prize!!!!! There are no rules when using a Sketch – it’s just a great jumping off point to get the creative juices flowing. For example, I used the basic layout from Sketch #1 in my card but then added my own interpretation to it.

View Video Tutorial & Download FREE Project Sheet & PDF’s Here:

Click here to watch the You Tube Video on how I made my Paper & Ink Sketch #1 Card with Stampin’ Up! Product.
Click here to download the Project Supply Sheet.
Click here to download Paper & Ink Sketch #1 PDF.
Click here to download Paper & Ink Sketch #1 PDF with measurements.

PRIZE PATROL!

To kick off PAPER & INK SKETCHES I’m mailing my Pop of Paradise Card from Sketch #1 along with a kit to make your own card to the first person to post their created card on my Facebook Page.

Did you get everything you want from the new annual catalog yet? Since it came out only a month ago, you probably still have some items on your wish list, and Stampin’ Up! has some great news for you! For every $50 USD you spend in between July 7 and July 31, you’ll get a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon that you can use August 2-31. This is a great opportunity to shop from your wish list, whether you buy your favorite products now or later in August with your coupons!

Details
• Promotion period: July 7–31, 2016
• Redemption period: August 2–31, 2016
• An email address is required to participate in this promotion; Bonus Days coupon codes can only be delivered via email.
• It is strongly recommended that participants both save emails containing their Bonus Days coupon codes AND write down the coupon codes in a safe place. Codes cannot be resent if the email is lost, and lost codes cannot be recovered.
• Bonus Days coupon codes can be redeemed for any product, excluding Starter Kits and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes can be redeemed.

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New Stampin’ Up! Catalog Reveal Party

I held my June Fun & Fancy Stamp Classes on Monday and everyone in attendance received a copy of the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. A new catalog is always something to celebrate so a party was in order. The theme for the party was Flip-Flops and Flamingos. As mentioned in my blog post HERE I have fallen in love with the new Pop of Paradise Stamp Set and I’m finding Flamingos everywhere these days!

Here are a couple photos from the party:

My cupcakes were Tropical Mango and coordinated perfectly with one of the new In-Colors, Peekaboo Peach. I made the cupcake picks by stamping the pineapple image from the Pop of Paradise stamp set onto Peekaboo Peach card stock using Basic Black ink. I punched the pineapples out with the 1-1/2″ Circle Punch then adhered two circles together with a toothpick in the center using Fast Fuse Adhesive. It was a last-minute idea and I put them together just 30 minutes before the party started!

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