NC SU Demos Occasions and In Color Blog Hop

Welcome to the second NC SU Demos Blog Hop! Follow through the blogs to see lots of great ideas featuring products from the Occasions catalog and the outgoing In Colors. Once you see the great projects in this blog hop, you'll probably want to get some supplies to make your own. If you are already my customer or don't already have a demonstrator, please go here to order online. Use hostess code 3YZWXVTS and get a free thank you gift from me - plus a free Sale-a-Bration item if your order is over $50.

I fell in love with this Designer Series Paper (DSP) the first time I saw it. Since it uses the retiring In Color Blackberry Bliss (which I also love), I chose to use it for today's projects. This type of card is called a Joy Fold card. Scroll down for supplies used, other views, and another card using the same supplies.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Very Vanilla, Pacific Point (though I just noticed the DSP uses Island Indigo, so you may want to use that instead), Delightful Dijon

Designer Series Paper: Bohemian DSP

Stamps: Number of Years, Party with Cake (inside)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Bermuda Bay

Big Shot: Large Numbers Framelits

The little diamond in the corner helps hold the card closed. Only put Stampin' Dimensionals on one half so that the front of the card can tuck under the other half. Here it is untucked.

Here's what it looks like with the first flap unfolded.

 Here's the card all the way open. The diamond on the inside panel is cut out from the DSP.

And here's a view from the top so you can see how it all goes together.

 Here's another card I made using some of the same supplies. I like it because I think it's appropriate for a male or a female and sometimes it's harder for me to come up with masculine cards. Though I must say, Stampin' Up! has seemed to have more manly stamps recently.

Another great tip - this DSP coordinates nicely with the Boho Chic embossing folder. That's it for my projects. Thanks for stopping by. Head on over to the blog of Pam Staples to see another great project.

To continue on with the next Blog on NC Stampin' Up Demos Blog Tour, you'll want to visit Pam Staples. I am certain you will enjoy the project she has to share. To view her Blog, you may click her name or the picture below. Enjoy the journey.

 

In case you get lost navigating through the blog hop, here's the whole list. Jump in anywhere and just follow through until you're back where you started.

Shavon Borders

Regina Andari
Tamra Davis
Kitty Helton
Jo Anne Hewins
Amy Ingram
Michelle Irinyi
Melissa Kerman
Tracie Langley
Sharon Maranich
Laurie Meier
Mary Robinette
Susan Root - You are here.
Pam Staples
Lisa Tedder
Frances Wagner

Weekly Deals - February 23

Group order Saturday, 2/27 (after the class). Or, order online (click the Shop Now tab) using hostess code 3YZWXVTS. Free gift (in addition to free SAB items) with any order that uses the hostess code.

Check out the flyer for great ideas using the new Sale-a-Bration items. See the other SAB items here. Remember, one free with every $50 order. 

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	These markers will be great if you have the It's My Party Designer Series Paper or any other DSP that coordinates with one of these colors. 2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Item # 138333 Regular Price: $15.00 US/$19.00 CAN Discounted Price: $11.25 US/$14.25 CAN
	Flower Medallion Punch Item # 137417 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN
	Classy Designer Buttons Item # 138393 Regular Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.50 US/$5.63 CAN
	Stars Framelits Dies Item # 133723 Regular Price: $27.00 US/$33.00 CAN Discounted Price: $20.25 US/$24.75 CAN
	Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 137364 Regular Price: $7.50 US/$9.25 CAN Discounted Price: $5.63 US/$6.94 CAN

 

Easter Bunny Fry Box

Isn't this bunny just adorable?  I got the idea from Linda Kaufman and we'll be making it in the upcoming classes on 2/23 and 2/27 (details, including the other projects, can be seen here).

Here's a view from the top:

Supplies used:

Fry Box Bigz L #132966....cut one

Extra Large Oval punch #119859....punch two for the outside of the ears

Large Oval punch #119855....punch two for the inside of the ears

1" Circle punch #119868....punch two for the cheeks

3/4" Circle punch #119873....punch two for the eyes

1/2" Circle punch #119869....punch two for the pupils

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack #133787....punch one heart for the nose

Whisper White Baker's Twine #124262....cut six, 1.75" strands for the whiskers

Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack - Brights (retired). Can substitute appropriate current DSP.

Melon Mambo ink #131178

St. Patrick's Day Card

We'll make this St. Patrick's Day card at my upcoming classes (Feb. 23 and Feb. 27). You can see information about upcoming events here.

The shamrock, or more appropriately four leaf clover, was made with the Pansy Punch, which just happens to be on the Weekly Deals this week. Through Monday, get this punch for only $12 (reg $16). I just snipped away most of the 5th petal and left just enough to make a stem.

Supplies:

Stamps: And Many More

Cardstock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Gold Glimmer

Ink: Old Olive, Gold Marker (retired)

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Pretty Petals DSP Stack

Punches: Pansy, Word Window

Embellishments: Gold Sequin Trim,
Gold Glitz Dazzling Details

Weekly Deals - February 16

New Sale-a-Bration items!


Check out the flyer for great ideas using these products. 

Love this week's deals! So many good items. Check back later in the week for a card using the Pansy Punch in an unexpected way. And if you still don't have the Envelope Punch Board, check out these posts for a few good ideas and a video about this great tool. 
 
 Group order Sunday, 2/21. Deadline to be a part of it is 8:00pm Sunday - but you can send your order anytime this week. Or, order online (click the Shop Now tab) using hostess code PHT7N7VY. Free gift (in addition to free SAB items) with any order that uses the hostess code.

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Bitty Butterfly Punch Item # 129406 Regular Price: $16.00 US/$20.00 CAN Discounted Price: $12.00 US/$15.00 CAN
	Pansy Punch Item # 130698 Regular Price: $16.00 US/$20.00 CAN Discounted Price: $12.00 US/$15.00 CAN
	Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill Item # 129027 Regular Price: $7.50 US/$9.25 CAN Discounted Price: $5.63 US/$6.94 CAN
	Brights Sequin Assortment Item # 138389 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Envelope Punch Board Item # 133774 Regular Price: $20.00 US/$25.00 CAN Discounted Price: $15.00 US/$18.75 CAN

Bloomin' Heart Framed Piece

Happy Valentine's Day!

I enjoy making framed home decor pieces. This one isn't overly fancy, but the Bloomin' Heart die is so pretty it doesn't need a lot to it to look good.

Hearts are Gold Glimmer paper and Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper. Sentiment and banner stamps are from the Bloomin' Love stamp set. The die and stamps are available as a bundle, which means if you buy both together you can save 15%. The banner framelit is from the  Large Numbers Framelits. I added Basic Pearls to the flowers. The background is Real Red card stock on which I added a few Gold Sequins. The frame is 5x7.

I'm famous --- sort of

So, did I get your attention with that title? Famous might not quite be the word (or anywhere close for that matter, but it sounded good - and maybe someday - you can help by commenting on my blog posts; following my facebook page; and commenting, liking, and sharing posts on my facebook page). The demo I joined under, Frances Wagner, is spotlighting her team on her blog. Today is my day to be featured. You can see the post here.

Frances posted a short bio and a card I sent her. This is the card:

I absolutely love the Rose Wonder bundle. It's amazing! I used my Big Shot and the Rose Garden Thinlits Dies to cut the rose and leaves from Basic Black cardstock. Then I backed the rose with Real Red cardstock. The background is Garden Green. The sentiment is from the Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set. The label is cut with a die from the Rose Garden framelits and popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals. This is a quick and easy card, but I think it looks really elegant and beautiful.

You can order the Rose Wonder bundle (Item 140804) and other Stampin' Up! items at my online store. The bundle is $49.25, so if you get it, just one more item will get you a free Sale-a-Bration item. Plus, use hostess code PHT7N7VY and get a thank you gift from me. I'm also placing a group order on Sunday if that works better for you.

Remember, 3 SAB sets are only available through February 15th - Sky's the Limit stamp set, Perfectly Artistic DSP, and Hello stamp set. Get 'em while you can.

Join my team during Sale-a-Bration and get an extra $30 worth of Stampin' Up! goodies in your starter kit. That's $155 worth of stampin' fun, plus a bunch of business supplies, for only $99 (with no shipping). I'll help you get started, provide training and resources, and even feature you on my blog (if you want). See details here.

Clean and Simple (CAS)

You Are Tea-riffic

Today's card features the A Nice Cuppa bundle which includes the Cups & Kettle Framelits Dies and the A Nice Cuppa stamp set.

The tea pot and kettle were die cut out of Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper (DSP). It was supposed to look like china. You can get this beautiful paper for free during SAB when you spend $50. The background was made with the Lovely Lace embossing folder. I chose that design because it made me think of a lace tablecloth.The corners were punched with the Curvy Corner Trio punch.

Hope you enjoyed today's project. Thanks for visiting my blog.

You've probably seen this graphic for the Occasions Catalog:

 

But have you really looked at it enough to notice the projects? This Baker's Box is adorable! And guess what? The die to make it is on the Weekly Deals this week. No kidding!

You can order it online (click the Shop Now tab) using hostess code PHT7N7VY*. Free gift (in addition to free SAB items) with any order that uses the hostess code. Or, you can be part of the group order I'm placing Sunday. Either way, you don't want to miss this great deal!

Scroll down to the next post to see all of this week's deals (or click the link if you are getting this by email).

*Of course if your order is large enough to get your own stampin' rewards, don't use the hostess code.

Weekly Deals - February 9

Free Sale-a-Bration (SAB) item with every $50 purchase!

See Sale-a-Bration brochure here.

Group order Sunday, 2/14. Deadline to be a part of it is 8:00pm Sunday - but you can send your order anytime this week so it doesn't interfere with your Valentine's Day celebration. Or, order online (click the Shop Now tab) using hostess code PHT7N7VY. Free gift (in addition to free SAB items) with any order that uses the hostess code.

 

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Baker's Box Thinlits Dies Item # 138279 Regular Price: $33.00 US/$41.00 CAN Discounted Price: $24.75 US/$30.75 CAN
	Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim Item # 137910 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Butterfly Basics Wood Stamp Set-Mount Item # 138813 Regular Price: $48.00 US/$59.00 CAN Discounted Price: $36.00 US/$44.25 CAN
	Crushed Curry Baker's Twine Item # 134586 Regular Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.25 US/$2.81 CAN
	Blossom Bunch Punch Item # 140612 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN

 

Masculine Birthday Card With a Twist

These cards with the flipped up DSP are all the rage lately. Have you seen them? I finally got around to trying one - with a twist. I changed the orientation. I love how the DSP opens to reveal the message. And is it just me, or every time you see that stamp do you think of the Beatles and want to start singing?

I love the colors in the It's My Party DSP pack, but it's a little harder to make a masculine card with it. I think this one works.

 Supplies:

Stamps: Suite Sayings, Party With Cake

Ink:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Sahara Sand (sponged around Make a wish).

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP): It's My Party

Embellishments: Gold Sequins

 

You can make this and seven other great projects at my Birthday Bash class this Saturday, Feb 6. Contact me to reserve your spot.