Feature Friday

Yes I know it's Saturday, but things had to get changed around. I was suppose to have my Technique Class today but had to move it to Friday and was still in the process of putting together projects for it when I should have been getting this post together. LOL! I'll get it together some day!

So since I haven't really put a post together for this month. Here is the first Product of the Month. I'm coordinating the special Stampin' Up! has with the Share What You Love. There are 3 bundles to choose from along with the new In Colors. But I'm focusing on the bundles you can purchase this month. They are really great deals. Each bundle has FREE item(s)! I'll post the specials at the bottom of this post.

This is the stamp set I'll be focusing on. "Love What You Do" It's a great versatile set.

Here is the Designer Series Paper, Share What You Love. This is gorgeous paper. It's a speciality paper and the pack is a double pack with 24 sheets and most of the papers has a pearlized accent. The picture really doesn't do it justice. The only way to get this paper this month is in the biggest bundle.

This first card is did case from Dawn Thomas. This is a great way to use up some scraps. Really not much to this card. I took a piece of 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of black card stock and after punching out pieces of the DSP with the Tailored Tag punch. I even used the punch for flagging the end of the sentiment strips. You don't see it, but I layered this panel on a piece of Petal Pink, a new color. The ribbon is also part of this bundle. It's a Rich Razzleberry Velvet ribbon that I tied a piece of white Baker's Twine around the middle. 

 This next project was a lot of fun. I saw this on The Paper Pixie's site. She does some unusual boxes or containers. I think she called it a Pop Out Box. She got it from another demonstrator as well, but I don't remember her name. I used the same ribbon as a belly band to hold the box closed.

Here it is with the lid off. The inside has what's called a napkin fold. The box bottom is a base box.

Here's a top view.

 And here is what it looks like all the way open. I used the Statement of the Heart set and die cut it with the Stitched Shapes. A fun project to make.

I hope these have inspired you to get one of these bundles or try these yourself. If you need help with creating these, please contact me. To purchase these bundle, scroll down. Here is also a video describing the different bundles. As always, you can find all these products in my STORE or use the links below. Make sure to use this month VIP Host Code 4MXCH2YS.

Product List

Just Getting Started Bundle

[149524]

$57.00

A Little More, Please Bundle

[149525]

$91.50

Gotta Have It All Bundle

[149526]

$127.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.00

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115316]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Tailored Tag Punch

[145667]

$18.00

Twine Baker's Whisper White

[124262]

$3.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

More Swaps

So how did you like the swaps from last week? I have a couple more today. If you missed last week, you can view it HERE. This swap theme was using your stamps to create a background/DSP.

This first card was made by Mena Green. I just LOVE this set! I'm so glad it's carrying over into the new catalog!
Stamp: Dragonfly Dreams
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Black Memento
Blends: Pool Party
Accessories: Dragonfly Thinlits, Banner Triple Punch, Clear Faceted Gems, Clear Enamel Dots

This next card was made by Laura Davis. She's a new member of our group. We had a few that had to drop out for various reasons and Laura jumped right in! I really don't think to use words as a background but this looks great! I'm not sure but think she used the new Stamparatus. If she didn't I would, it makes doing this type SO MUCH easier! Laura used a stamp set that coordinates with the Perennial Birthday Kit. So if you like these images and want to make some beautiful simple cards, you need this kit and stamp set.
Stamp: Perennial Birthday
Card Stock: Bermuda Bay, Basic Grey, Whisper White
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Black Memento, Lemon Lime Twist
Accessories: Starburst punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Dimensionals

I hope you enjoyed today's cards. If you don't have a demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. I have great ways for you to earn FREE product, card kits, and so much more! Have questions? Contact me, I'm happy to help. You can find all these products in my STORE. Make sure to use this month's new Host Code 4MXCH2YS. I look forward to hearing from you!

New VIP Host Code

A bit late, guess I'm still catching up! Since so many items are selling out that are retiring, I thought, let YOU choose what you want this month! There are several things you can get for FREE this month!

I have my VIP Host Code 4MXCH2YS and YOU get to choose your gift of $7.50 or less with your purchase of $75 or more this month.

The other FREE items you can get this month are the items in the different bundles of Share What You Love pre purchase. On top of the FREE items in the bundles, I have a FREE class for those who purchase "A Little More" & "Gotta Have It All". For those who purchase the "Just Getting Started" bundle, the class is just $10! How cool is that!

With the purchase of the above bundle, the class is just $10!

 With the purchase of this bundle, the class is FREE!

 This class is also FREE with this bundle!

The class is scheduled for May 22 at 10am & again at 7pm. You need to RSVP & pay for this class by May 17 10am. You'll be making 6 different cards using the product from your kit. 

Contact me to get your bundle today and attend this class. These items will be in the new catalog but these FREE items won't be! Don't hesitate, get these fabulous products today!

Monthly Swaps Are In?

I just got last month's swaps in yesterday! So glad I got these in. The theme for April was make your own pattern paper using stamps. If you're wondering what I talking about, I participate with a group of other demonstrators each month. The host picks the theme. It's nice to have a challenge. The swaps are due at the end of the month, hence why I'm posting each month the following month. I'm really looking forward to what everyone does this month, I'm the host and doing a fancy fold.

So anyway, back to these swaps. I'm going to continue listing all the products used after each card. It makes it easier to see what each one uses.

 This first swap was made by Lilly Ruiz. Don't you think this would be great for Father's Day next month? or a birthday?
Stamp: Truly Tailored
Card Stock: Tranquil Tide, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Night of Navy
Ink: Night of Navy, Tranquil Tide
Accessories: Layered Ovals, Polka Dot Embossing Folder

This next card was made by Vicki Wu. She used the new stamp set that's part of the Share What You Love Bundles. This is also my Product of the Month!
Stamp: Love What You Do
Card Stock: Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Momento Black
Blends: Pool Party, Calypso Coral
Accesories: Wink of Stella, Pool Party Baker's Twine

I hope you enjoyed these cards and they've sparked your creativity! I'll have more next week. You can find all the products in my STORE. If you have any questions, please contact me. I look forward to your contacts.

New Shares Are Ready to Reserve!!!

Would you like to have ALL the new Designer Series Paper? How about all the new ribbon and trim? Well how about getting a share! This way you can have the paper and don't break the bank!

I'm taking reservations for your shares now through May 25. Here's all the details.

New 2018-2019 Annual Catalog Paper Share

I have 2 different Bundles to choose from. Bundle 1 is 180 pieces of 6x6 Designer Series Paper from 13 new packs. Cost: $45 plus $7 Priority Shipping. Bundle 2 is 104 pieces of 6x6 Collections & In Color Designer Series Paper and the new Glimmer Paper. Cost: $35 plus $7 Priority Shipping.

Bundle 1 - 180 pieces of 6x6 Designer Series Paper from 13 new packs Cost: $45 plus $7 Priority Shipping
180 6x6 sheets include:

• Tea Room Specialty paper = 24 sheets
  
• Broadway Bound Specialty paper = 12 sheets
  
• Share What You Love Specialty paper = 24 sheets
  
• Graceful Glass Vellum = 12 sheets
  
• Twinkle Twinkle = 12 sheets
  
• Under the Mistletoe = 12 sheets
  
• Nature's Poem = 12 sheets
  
• Petal Promenade = 12 sheets
  
• Tranquil Tide = 12 sheets
  
• Animal Expedition = 12 sheets
  
• Best Route = 12 sheets
  
• Garden Impressions = 12 sheets
  
• Tropical Escape = 12 sheets
  

this share does not include: Laser cut specialty paper (no way to cut this in 6x6), Wood Textures (this is not new), or the Brights, Regals, Subtles, Neutrals or In Color 6x6 sheets pg 191

Bundle 2 - 104 pieces of 6x6 Collections & In Color Designer Series Paper and the new Glimmer Paper
Cost: $35 plus $7 Priority Shipping
104 6x6 sheets include:

• Brights Collections = 20 sheets
  
• Regals Collections = 20 sheets
  
• Subtles Collections = 20 sheets
  
• Neutrals Collections = 20 sheets
  
• In Color from 2017-2019 = 10 sheets
  
• In Color from 2018-2020 = 10 sheets
  
• Gold Glimmer = 1 sheet
  
• Rose Glimmer = 1 sheet
  
• Silver Glimmer = 1 sheet
  
• Sparkle Glimmer = 1 sheet

this share does not include: Laser cut specialty paper either(no way to cut this in 6x6)

New 2018-2019 Annual Catalog Ribbon/Trim Share

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You’ll get approximately 42 yards of the new ribbon/trim from the 2018-2019 Stampin’ Up! Catalog!

Cost: $25 per share plus $7 Priority Shipping.

42 yards include:

• Leaf Ribbon = 1 yard
• Bermuda Bay ¼” Mini Striped Ribbon = 1 yard

·       Gorgeous Grape ¼” Mini Striped Ribbon = 1 yard

• Poppy Parade ¼” Mini Striped Ribbon = 1 yard
• Real Red 3/8” Cotton Ribbon = 1 yard
• Blueberry Bushel 1/8” Grosgrain Ribbon = 1 yard
• Call Me Clover 1/8” Grosgrain Ribbon = 1 yard
• Grapefruit Grove 1/8” Grosgrain Ribbon = 1 yard
• Lovely Lipstick 1/8” Grosgrain Ribbon = 1 yard
• Pineapple Punch 1/8” Grosgrain Ribbon = 1 yard
• Granny Apple Green ½” Textured Weave Ribbon = 1 yard
• Gray Granite ½” Textured Weave Ribbon = 1 yard
• Berry Burst 3/8” Mini Ruffled Ribbon = 1 yard
• Fresh Fig 3/8” Mini Ruffled Ribbon = 1 yard
• Lemon Lime Twist 3/8” Mini Ruffled Ribbon = 1 yard
• Powder Pink 3/8” Mini Ruffled Ribbon = 1 yard
• Tranquil Tide 3/8” Mini Ruffled Ribbon = 1 yard
• Nature’s Twine 4 colors = 1 yard per color (4 yards total)
• Silver & Petal Pink Baker’s Twine = 5 yards
• Silver & Pool Party Baker’s Twine = 5 yards
• Night of Navy Medium Baker’s Twine = 5 yards
• Black ½” Satin Ribbon = 1 yard
• Rich Razzleberry ¼” Velvet Ribbon = 1 yard
• Tea Room Ribbon Combo Pack 2 colors = 1 yard per color (2 yards total)
• Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack 2 colors = 1 yard per color (2 yards total)

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How To Reserve your New Catalog Share:

 email me at cponczek@gmail.com with the following info:

• your name
• your address and phone #
• the email address you use for PayPal*
• subject line: which share you’re reserving Bundle 1 or Bundle 2 2018-2019 paper share, or Ribbon & Trim share

I will put you on the reservation list and send a Paypal invoice on 5/25/18.

Deadline to reserve your share and pay is 5/31/18.

U.S. addresses only

Schedule:

May 25, 2018: I will email PayPal invoices to everyone who has reserved a share.

June 1, 2018: I will place a Stampin' UP! order for all the paper for everyone who has Paid their invoice.

June 8 - 15, 2017: I will cut, sort, label and repackage all of the paper for you.

Beginning June 16th: I will print Paypal labels, and Paper Shares will be mailed back out, if there are no backorders.

Cost:

$45.00 for Bundle 1 Share 180 pieces of 6x6 regular & specialty Designer Paper

+ $7.00 shipping: Priority Flat Rate Mailer including tracking

$35.00 for Bundle 2 Share 104 pieces of 6x6 of Collections, In Colors, & Glimmer paper

+ $7.00 shipping: Priority Flat Rate Mailer including tracking

$ 25.00 for approximately 42yd. of Ribbon & Trim Share

+ $7.00 shipping: Priority Flat Rate Mailer including tracking

* if you don't have Paypal, you can pay the Paypal invoice with your credit or debit card

What is a share?

When you reserve a share with me, I will order the new 12x12, 6x6 packs of designer paper and the new ribbon & trim from the new Stampin' UP! Catalog. I’ll cut them up, package and label them and mail each person a sample of ALL of the new sheets listed above in this post!!  This usually costs you about 1/4 the price of buying all the new papers/ribbons/trims. Then you have a sample of everything and can purchase your favorites from the new catalog!

If you live nearby, you can always save on the shipping and pick yours up!

You Are My Anchor Paper Pumpkin Kit

Since Paper Pumpkin has a special until May 10 for first time subscribers. You can get the kit for 50% off your first 2 months! I thought this would be a great time to show some alternatives using the most recent kit, You Are My Anchor.

 This is what you make with this kit. You make 4 note cards of 5 different designs and there are 4 boxes to put the cards and envelopes in. 

Here are the kit contents. The lighthouse and anchor are the same size as the stamps in the set.

 This first card uses one of the note cards as the background layer under the piece of Whisper White. The images are randomly stamped using the images in the stamp set and my own, Crumb Cake & Pool Party inks. I also used my punches to punch out a piece of Pool Party card stock and from the piece that goes around the box. The card base is Calypso Coral card stock. I need to thank Kelly Acheson for this card.

 This next card is a shaker card. I got this idea from Tina Rackley Riddle & Lori Mueller. I used the Champagne Foil for the window rim and one of the note cards for the background and the lighthouse die cut. I stamped the birds and glued some sequins to the background so there will always be some "floating" I got the sequins from some past Paper Pumpkin kits.

 This card I used the blue Brusho on as a "stormy" background. I got this idea from Jenny Hall.  I sprayed the Shimmery White card stock (front and back) then sprinkled some Brusho on it. Since it wasn't doesn't as much as I wanted, I pulled out my Aqua Painter and did a wash all over and liked this much better. The round circle piece is from the kit, as is everything else. I had a piece leftover from the first card, so I used that as my strip behind the circle. Since it wasn't really long enough I cut it in half. Now it looks like it's one long piece!

This last card was also from Kelly Acheson. This one wiped up in no time! The only thing that isn't part of the kit, is the card base, Pool Party. I took the other half of the note card from the shaker card and trimmed it down a bit and layered it on one of the other note cards, which was cut in half. The striped piece is another not card trimmed down to fit on the card base.

I hoped you enjoyed these ideas. So if you get the kits, save your leftovers! You never know when you're going to need them. If you don't get Paper Pumpkin yet, now is the time! When you sign up by May 10 you'll get your first 2 months at 50% off! That's $10 a month! Besides making the kit, you can always make other cards or projects using the kit. The kits contain everything you need to complete the projects except scissors. I so look forward to getting my kit and putting some time aside to make the kit and then come up with some alternative projects as well. It's like getting a present each month, delivered right to my door! To start your subscription click HERE. Check back next month for more ideas using May's kit.

Share What you Love!

I'm still trying to catch up and hopefully soon will be. Sorry for the late post!

Since customers have a chance to get this fabulous product BEFORE the catalog starts next month, I thought this would be a great Bundle to Feature this month! Here is a video showcasing this fabulous suite and the bundles that are available to customers this month only!


Isn't this a gorgeous suite? The paper is beautiful and the stamp sets are so versatile! I'll be holding a FREE class on May 22. One is in the morning and another at night. All the details for this class are on my website. Just scroll down to view both of these classes.

Here are a few pictures of cards I've made using the products from this suite. 

This is using the "Just Getting Started Bundle". It comes with the Love What you Do stamp set, 2 ink pads (Old Olive & Grapefruit Grove-new), Very Vanilla card stock, an "E" acrylic block, and the Very Vanilla note cards and envelopes.

This card uses the bundle called "A Little More Please". This kit gives you 2 stamp sets! The Love What You Do and Make a Difference, which is an alphabet set. You also get Very Vanilla & Share What you Love card stock packs, Pearlized Doilies, Grapefruit Grove ink pad (new), Razzleberry Velvet ribbon, Artisian Pearls, Very Vanilla envelopes, & Share What You Love Embellishment kit. This is kit awesome!

This card uses the "Gotta Have It All" bundle. With this bundle you get everything you would get in the "A Little More Please", plus you get the Statement of the Heart stamp set, Lovely Floral Dynamic Embossing Folder, and the fabulous Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper. This pack of DSP has 24 sheets of double sided heavy card stock.

These bundles are only available this month. You can purchase all this product next month but the specials of getting some FREE product in each bundle won't be available. It is so worth it, plus in addition to all the FREE product you can earn a FREE class as well! What's not to "LOVE"!

So if I haven't persuaded you yet to purchase one of these great bundles, here are a couple more cards using the products from the suite. I just can't get enough of these products and you won't either!

What are you waiting for? RSVP for this class by May 17. You must pay for the bundle prior to class so we'll have it in time and I can prep for everyone.