Call Me Cupcake Birthday Cards & Our Blog Hop!

Welcome friends to our monthly blog hop!  This month we're featuring Sale-a-bration Coordination products.

I'm super excited to show you 2 cards I made using the Hello Cupcake FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set, which on its' own is so cute, and the coordinating framelits dies Call Me Cupcake.  Paired together they add to the fun of cardmaking!

My card today is a bit over the top and tipping over with frosting!  So fun!  And easy to make! 

Everything about this card makes me happy!  Do you recognize the embossing?  It's the Scattered Sequins embossing folder, which is a Sale-a-bration Freebie from the 3rd release!

I used a sentiment from the Piece of Cake stamp set (Occasions catalogue), first stamping the sprinkles from Hello Cupcake (Sale-a-bration FREE stamp set)

Notice the candles?  They're included in the Call Me Cupcake Framelits Dies.

 I used my Stamping Blends to colour the candles - Balmy Blue & Daffodil Delight.

Card 2

I had stamped the frosting in so many colours, I was able to make a second card!

Just like the first card - every bit of icing is popped up on dimensionals.  Go big or go home, right!

I stamped the little heart pick, then die cut it.  Cute or what!?!?!

The framelit dies have now sold out, however fussy cutting the pieces for these cards would be quite easy!

The sentiment is from the Dragonfly Dream stamp set. (Annual Catalogue)

Thank you for stopping by today.

Please shop at my online store

Keep hopping to the next blogs...

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Stampin' Up! Needlepoint Nook Suite - Kylie's International Blog Hop Top Ten

Welcome to Kylie Bertucci’s International Highlights for January 2019. The theme this month is Encouragement.  I think we all know someone who could use some encouragement & inspiration, and a sunny, happy card with a heartfelt handwritten note is sure to help!

Here's my card:

I used the DistINKtive flower image from the Needlepoint Nook Bundle in lovely bright colours add a cheery look!

Have you seen the stunning Needlepoint Nook DSP? It is truly amazing!

For additional texture, I added a whisper white layer embossed using the Lace Dynamic Embossing Folder.  So pretty!

I wanted a fun, fresh looking card and this card makes me happy!  

I hope the recipient feels the same way 😊

Sale-a-bration is the perfect time to shop!  In Canada, for every $60 you order, you get to choose a FREE Sale-a-bration product!  If you don't have a demonstrator, please feel free to order with me using this link

Be sure to hop through the rest of the blogs of these talented people!

It's Here! Occasions & Sale-a-bration!

I'm so excited to have you stop by my blog today because I have lots of fabulous news for you!  There's Sale-a-bration, my Special Promotion for you, plus Prize Patrol.  Also, new classes are coming up - check the Upcoming Classes & Events tab!

Here we go!

Earn FREE Products!

Earn FREE Exclusive Sale-a-bration products with every $60 or $120 order (before tax/shipping).  Click here to to the Sale-a-bration flyer online.

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Host a Party!

Let me know when you would like to host a party & together we'll set up a fun party with your craft-loving friends!

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Join the Fun!

That's right!  There are 2 Sale-a-bration Starter Kit  (aka The Ultimate Bundle) Options!  

Option 1:  Get $225 worth of products for just $135*

Option 2: Get $225 worth of products plus the exclusive Craft & Carry Tote (valued at $68) for just $175*

*No Tax or Shipping on the Starter Kit!!

Your Benefits & Discounts 

You get to create your own kit, and that includes bundles!  Sale-a-bration & Host sets are excluded.

Purchase your Starter kit in January and enjoy a 20% discount (up to 25%) on your purchases up until July 31, 2019.  That gives you from January to the end of July to meet your quarterly requirements!  

As a demonstrator, you'll see new catalogues in advance and will be able to pre-order prior to the launch dates!

Give it a try!  There are no penalties to drop and nothing to lose!

Hobbyist?  I welcome you!  Enjoy your 20-25% discount - just for you!  

Want to build a business?  I'm here to support you 100%!

When you sign up under me, you'll have access to my Lollipop Team and private Facebook Group!  We warmly welcome you to our community where there's fun, friendship, prizes, inspiration, incentives, recognition and more!

Are you ready?  Join here

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Special Promotion

Get Host Rewards without hosting a party!  Runs from Jan 3rd to Jan 31st!
 
Here's how it works:
FIVE people each place an order for $110 (or bump it up to $120 to get 2 Sale-a-bration freebies). 
Place your order online via lollyandsand.stampinup.net using special host code TDZ4TZ4D <--  this is the only way I'll know you want to share the host rewards.
Based on 5 orders at $110 each - everyone will get $21.40 in rewards! Naturally, you will get a  bit more if  your order is $120. 
Once 5 people have placed their online order using the host code, I'll be in contact to find out what products you want with your rewards!  

Please note:  Many of you are on my mailing list and are patiently waiting for your Occasions Catalogue & Sale-a-bration Flyer to arrive.  They were sent out by Stampin' Up! in lots of time, however, last I heard none have been received.  In the meantime, you can view them by clicking on the links below.

Occasions Catalogue

Sale-a-bration Flyer

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Prize Patrol

Each week I do Facebook Live videos  on Tuesday & Friday at 10am where we make pretty cards. If you can't watch live, don't worry - the videos will stay on Facebook.  

When you share my videos and/or place an order during the week, your name goes into a Prize Patrol draw to win the cards I made during the videos (again, from that week).  I'll announce the winner on the following Tuesday.  

Prizes are mailed out at the end of each month!  Good luck everyone!

Dashing Deer - Stamping Symphony Blog Hop

I'm just back from OnStage in Orlando, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Stampin' Up!  With 6,000 demonstrators from all over the world, you know it just had to be FUN!!  Oooh, and we received lots of freebies - an awesome perk for attending conferences.  Prize Patrol is the best, especially when it's stamps from the upcoming Occasions Catalogue & Sale-A-Bration Flyer! You are going to love this new catalogue!!  Exciting!! Read to the end of this post to find out how to get your hands on the catalogue & flyer.

This is the card I made for our blog hop using the Dashing Deer stamp set from the Holiday Catalogue, and it's super quick & easy to make!

How to make this card (measurements are in inches):

Cut Merry Merlot cardstock for the base of the card - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, and scored it at 4 1/4.

Next use the little stamp from Dashing Deer, and do some tone on tone stamping, in Merry Merlot.

Cut Copper Foil at 2 1/2 x 5 3/8, then cut Joyous Noel DSP  2 3/8 x 5 1/4  & adhere the 2 pieces using Multi Purpose Liquid Glue.  Use Dimensionals to pop up this layer.

Cut Copper Foil paper with the Starburst punch.

Cut Copper Foil paper with the Everyday label punch, then cut in half using Paper Snips.

Stamp the sentiment from Dashing Deer in Merry Merlot onto Shimmer Paper, then punch using the Everyday Label punch. Adhere the 2 halves of the Copper Foil punched pieces to the sentiment.

Adhere the Copper Starburst to the card, about half way under the layer.

Cut a 4 1/2 piece of Burlap Ribbon & trim the ends like a banner, then adhere using Snail adhesive.

Adhere the sentiment layer.

Almost done!

Cut Whisper White cardstock at 4 1/8 x 5 3/8

Stamp the sentiment & deer from Dashing Deer using Merry Merlot ink.

Adhere using Multi Purpose Liquid Glue.

What do you think?

Although I wrote a lot of instructions, the card truly is easy to make!  Give it a try! 

I was SO excited to earn the special day at Epcot, Here are a few highlights:

 

The Food & Wine Festival 

Such a gorgeous day!

One of the many statues & buildings.

In the evening we were spoiled with delicious desserts!

Yum!

Yes, I ate it...all, and it was delicious!

From fabulous desserts to this stunning walkway to the fireworks!

The fireworks were amazing!

I'm so happy to stopped by today!  Thank you!

Do you live in Canada and want a copy of the Occasions Catalogue & Sale-A-Bration flyer?

Simply contact me, - I'll have them sent to you.

Thank you for joining us for our Stamping Symphony Blog Hop!  Be sure to keep hopping!

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https://stampingjen.blogspot.com/

Cheers!

Wow, here we are, almost at the end of another weekend - a lovely weekend with mild temps and sunshine.  Sunshine somehow lifts the spirits!

I have a simple card to show you today.  To get the funky colours on those little birds, I took a scrap of paper and sponged the ink in uneven rows alternating.  No overthinking, just laying down colours, then die cutting the birds.

The only stamping on this card is the sentiment 'Cheers', the tiny stars and inside verse. The rest was die cut - easy peasy.  This is another card that came together super fast. Be sure to visit my blog again soon because I'll have a card that is mostly stamped and yes, also super fast to make!

Here are the products I used for this card - all from Stampin' Up!

Dies:
Birds & Blooms
Flourish Thinlits
Balloon Pop-Up **
Stitched Framelits

Stamp Set:
Love Sparkles **

Cardstock:
Basic Black
Whisper White
Melon Mambo

Ink:
Melon Mambo
Tangerine Tango

**these are from the Occasions Catalogue, which you can view by clicking on the catalogue image on the top left of my blog.  The annual catalogue is just below and you can view it as well by clicking on the image.

This is one of those days where I did a bunch of this and that.  Made the card, started another mixed media piece, was outside for a while, and all in all had a laid back kind of day!  I hope you had a great weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting!

Sand

Happy Birthday Wishes

Ah technology.  Sometimes a struggle for me.  I've wanted to add a watermark to my pics for a while and today I finally sat down and figured it out.  Apparently it's not rocket science - go figure!

My card today is quick and simple. I stepped out from my white on white comfort zone by using Blushing Bride cardstock for the base.  For the layer, I used Very Vanilla.  I wanted this card to have a soft look to it, which I think I achieved by using an embossing folder called Elegant Dots.

After adhering the layer to the base of the card, I stamped a few flowers from the Special Reason set, and added the sentiment from Avant Garden, die cut the ovals, and added the little bee.  Ta da, done. Super cute, eh!

As always, the supplies I used for this card are from Stampin' Up!  The link to the annual, Occasions & Sale-a-Bration catalogues are at the top left of my blog.  Please remember, Sale-a-Bration items are only available until March 31.  You earn one free Sale-a-Bration item with every $60 purchase from the Occasions and/or Annual catalogues.  Time is running out!  Contact me soon!

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend and that you'll stop by again!

Happy Crafting!

Sand

Celebrate

Dad described a car as four wheels and an engine.  I don't disagree....but.... add in a few bells and whistles and that would be the car I'm picking up today.  Yay!!

Here's a card I designed to celebrate.  The pink and grey - ah, love!  In this case, Smokey Slate and Melon Mambo. A clean and simple card.

 My Avant Garden stamp set (free from Sale-a-Bration) is getting a workout lately!  Amazing versatility!  Cards, scrapbooking, invitations, school projects, mixed media, plus oodles of Pinterest possibilities. The sentiment is from the Love Sparkles set, which is in the Occasions catalogue - available until May 31.  With a $60 order from the Occasions or Annual catalogues the Avant Garden stamp set is yours free! Please note - Sale-a-Bration ends on March 31. Be sure to click on the images on the left side of this page to view the 3 current catalogues.  To place your order, simply contact me.

Here's a catalogue recap:

• Occasions & Annual - available until May 31, 2017

• Sale-a-Bration - available until March 31, 2017 - one free item with every $60 purchase (before tax & shipping)

Inspired? Here are the Workshops I offer:

• Take a test drive of the products free.  Book a date & time, and invite 4-6 friends to your home.  We'll make 2 small cards using Stampin' Up! products. 

• Book a free workshop. Hostess invites guests to her home and provides simple refreshments.  I'll share what I love about Stampin' Up! products while we make a card or two. Browse the catalogues, orders are placed and the Hostess can earn Hostess Benefits - Hostess-only stamp sets and other goodies from the catalogues.  As an added bonus - when workshops are booked that day by your guests, they will get a free stamp pad and so will you!  And...if the orders that day are $400 or more (before taxes & shipping), you, the hostess will receive a stamp pad from me! Icing on the cake - book before March 31 and enjoy Sale-a-Bration freebies!  

Well, what a day!  I took a wee break from typing this post to pick up my car. Eeeeeek! This gal is happy! 

Have a wonderful weekend, and happy crafting!

Sand

A Sparkling Cheers to You!

Lately, I've been getting back to clearing out some of the excess 'stuff'' in my house.  Do you keep books you enjoyed because you might read them again and store things you might use in the future? I do, however I am attempting to turn over a new leaf.  Letting go is an effort, for me, but I'm forging ahead, donating and recycling as much as possible. Confession - I do have quite the stash of paper, ink and stamps, and although I only donated a few of those, so far. Good new though - I have organized my studio!

My card today uses Pool Party card stock for the base. Such a fresh and pretty colour!  To create the watermark effect, I used inked up a stamp from the Sale-a-Bration set called Avant Garden in the same colour ink as the card base.  Same for the layer.  I found a scrap of Whisper White to use for the sentiment Cheers, from Love Sparkles in the Occasions catty.  Using Foil Sheets, I die cut the balloons using the Balloon Pop-Up Thinlists Dies, also from the Occasions catty.  Aren't the balloons sweet!!

Using dimensionals I popped up one of the balloons and the layer. Then, to finish off the card with bit of bling and sparkle I used Silver Metallic thread looped around the layer, and Rhinestone Basic Jewels placed near the balloons.  Naturally, everything I used is from Stampin' Up!

So there you have it - a clean, crisp and simple card with some sparkle!

Be sure go to my main page (home) and click on the images of the Sale-a-Bration, Occasions, and Annual catalogues to view the items I used for this card, and so many more wonderful offerings from Stampin' Up!  Please contact me to place an order.

I hope you have a cheery day!  Thank you for stopping by and happy crafting!


Sand

Enjoy Your Special Day!

There are times when I see a card and think, 'I can make that'.  This is one of those times, but like many card makers, I changed it a wee bit - just the sentiment and the balloon.  The original card had a  different sentiment and they stamped a candle for the 'egg' to leap over.  Unfortunately, I don't know which Stampin' Up! demonstrator posted the original, so I can't give her a shout out.  By the way, we call this a CASE - copy and share everything.  I like that!

Here's the card.  I stamped onto the card base - yup, once again, no layers - just a pop up for the balloon.  The egg and sentiment are from the 'Hey Chick' stamp set in the Sale-a-Bration flyer.(psssst...Sale-a-Bration ends March 31/17)

The lines and dots the card are (clearly) hand drawn - I will get better at lines 😥 ...with practice. Speaking of practice.... I actually made another version of the card with loads of colour, but it didn't like it, so I went back to a clean and simple look.  I just realized I'm still using white, black and red (check out my previous posts) LOL.

You can get this stamp set - free! 

Here's what to do.  Place a $60 order through me and you can choose this stamp set.  Or....host a party...or join my team.  Be sure to contact me for details or if you have any questions. Click on the image below to view your options and be sure to view the entire flyer because there are lots of stamp sets, and more for you to choose from.  You don't want you to miss out on Sale-a-Bration!

I'm also including a link to the new Occasions catalogue - so many fabulous stamps, papers...and more goodies!  Those items will be available only until May 31/17.  To view, click on the image below.

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That's all for today.  Thanks for stopping by!

Sand

Have a Happy Day!

I just can't get enough of this stamp set and how the images stamp so crisp and clean!  And lately, I'm loving' the colour combo of red, black and white.

By now you've likely noticed how much I like happy cards, and cards with a bit of whimsy.  The 'Hey Chick' stamp set fits the bill.  And the set was free!

Free? Yes!  I placed an order with Stampin' Up! for $60 and I got to choose a free item from the Sale-a-Bration flyer.  Awesome!!

Here's the low-down.  Sale-a-Bration can't last forever.  It ends March 31, 2017, and the goodies from the flyer will no longer be available.  😢  No worries....here's what to do....

...view the Occasions, Sale-a-Bration, and the Annual Catalogue by clicking on the images below.  You can place an order through me by leaving a comment and I'll get back to you asap.  Facebook friends, please pm me.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy crafting!

Sand

Super Cute and Free!

I was having one of those 'what should I do today' days, when the obvious stuck me - I'm going to stamp!  And I did!

For this card I used a FREE stamp set (sorry for yelling, but FREE is good!).  You too can get this stamp set free!  Now before you say, I'm not creative, let me assure you - you are!  There are so many resources available at your fingertips, and when you book a workshop, I'll be there helping you bring out your inner creativity!

Super easy to make.  Cut, fold, emboss, stamp, punch, a wee bit of colouring, and adhere.  Ta da!

You can do it 😤  How do you get this stamp set FREE?  Read on....

a) Spend $60 and get a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice.
See the Sale-a-bration brochure in my previous post

Choose products from the brand new Occasions Catalogue!  Also in my previous post.

b) The BEST deal around is the starter kit!  You don't want to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? No problem,  You can still purchase the starter kit and never ever sell a thing.  Yup!  It’s only $135 and you get to choose $165 of whichever product you would like.  So... if your wish list is long, this is the way to go.  Or if you don’t have a Big Shot yet, and have been thinking about getting one, this is the way to go.  And there are awesome additional bonuses for you ** FREE shipping and NO TAX on the starter kit (wow!)  **Plus…2 FREE stamp sets…any two…any price!

or

c) Host an event during Sale-a-bration and earn an extra $35 in rewards when your event sales reach $330...that's ON TOP of the already awesome Stampin' Rewards!

To place an order or host an event!  Contact me here (leave a comment, it won't be posted to the blog), or, for my Facebook friends, private message me.

Here are a few more images from the Hey Chick stamp set:

Thank you for stopping by!

Sand

THE OCCASIONS CATALOGUE & SALE-A-BRATION EVENTS ARE HERE!

Who doesn't love free products!  A show of hands please.  Excellent!  Read on....and be sure to read to the bottom of the post.  That's where you'll find links to view the Occasions & Sale-a-Bration catalogues!

There are three ways to earn your free Sale-a-bration products:

SHOP

Place an order and receive a free item of your choice from the Sale-a-bration Brochure with every $60 (before shipping and tax) you spend. That means you can get your hands on all the fabulous new products from the Occasions Catalogue AND get bonus freebies too!

HOST

Host an event during Sale-a-bration and earn an extra $35 in rewards when your event sales reach $330...that's ON TOP of the already awesome Stampin' Rewards!

JOIN

Now is the perfect time to join Stampin' Up!  During Sale-a-bration your Starter Kit will be extra-special. Not only will you get your choice of $165 worth of product for just $135 (tax and shipping included), you'll also get to your choice of TWO FREE STAMP SETS as an added bonus. That's a value of up to $136!!

Click on the pic below to view the Occasions Catalogue

Click on the picture below to view the Sale-a-Bration catalogue.

If you plan to place your next order through me and need copies of these catalogs, please request via the methods below...

Leave me a comment  with your info (won't post your info on my blog).  
Facebook friends please message me.

Sand

Dragonfly Dreams from Stampin' Up! and a New Camera!

Once again it's a blustery winter morning, and I'm bundled up under my favourite blanket, admiring the snow from my comfy couch.  I heard the snowplow go by earlier today, and my first thought regarding the end of the driveway was, shovel or drive over it.  Having peered out the window, drive over it wins...again.

Today I have for you a card I made for a card swap last weekend.  The pictures you'll see below are the first taken from my new camera.  These were taken at night, in my studio, using only my OttLight and ceiling light.  Eventually I'll get the lighting and camera figured out.

The card I designed features the Dragonfly Dreams Bundle from the new Occasions Catalogue.  I love this set.  Seriously, who doesn't love dragonflies - they are so cool.

I used a stamp from the Sheltering Tree set for the greenery.

My attempt at getting the background cards to be blurry in the background, while focusing on the card in front.  

Almost done!

Here's a handy tip.  When stamping the inside of the card, be sure you're not stamping in the wrong place.  Notice where I placed Happy Birthday - yup, that's where I stamped the inside sentiment.  No worries though, my little solution covered up the oops easily.

Dragonfly Dreams set from Stampin' Up!

Here are some ideas shown in the catalogue.

Not only is there a new Occasions Catalogue, it's also Sale-a-Bration!!

What is Sale-a-Bration?

Place an order and receive a free item of your choice from the Sale-a-bration Brochure with every $60 (before shipping and tax) you spend. That means you can get your hands on all the fabulous new products from the Occasions Catalogue AND get bonus freebies too!

You don't have a catalogue?  Leave comment and I'll send the Occasions and Sale-a-Bration cattys to you.   Canada only.

Thanks for stopping by!  Keep warm and happy crafting!

Sand