Stamps Well With Others: May 2020

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Varied Vases - Going Soon

This set, Varied Vases, was designed by Mary Fish as her $1,000,000 sales achievement. I'm really sorry to see it going away so soon. It hasn't been used nearly enough. Same is true for Vibrant Vases which is also retiring. The good thing however, is that the punch, Vases Builder, that goes with it is NOT retiring, so you can still punch pretty vases and flowers.

On Friday, I watched Ronda Wade do a live workshop and this is one that she made. I made two different sizes on the die cut.

Recipe:
Mango Melody - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Mango Melody - 4" x 5 1/4"
Whisper White - die cut with Stitched So Sweetly rectangles (I used the 2nd and 3rd down from the largest)
Whisper White scraps for stamping the vase - punched with Vases Builder
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" - inside panel

Stamps: Varied Vases
Ink: Mango Melody, Memento Black, Granny Apple Green (stem)
Ribbon: Polka Dot Tulle (NOT RETIRING!)
Dies: Stitched So Sweetly

Thank you for looking in today. I pray that you are all safe and healthy.

Blessings ~
Donna

Friday, May 29, 2020

Mixing Old and New

Time is almost up for this beauiful Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper, so I'm trying to get the most out of it that I can. Yes, I did some fussy cutting, no stamping of flowers here. The only stamping was the "just because" from an upcoming set called Lovely You. I was so excited to see a "just because" stamp that I didn't even look at the rest of the set before putting it in my shopping cart!

The cards and envelopes are retiring as well, so grab them quick (if they are still available!) These are the Gold Foil-Edged Cards and Envelopes.

Happy Friday!! Thank you for looking in today!

~ Donna

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Grace's Garden Gate

The delicate flowers in this set - Grace's Garden - ae so easy to color and really make for a nice easy card.

Recipe:
Purple Posy - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Whisper White - 5" x 3 3/4"
Highland Heather - 2 7/8" x 4 1/4"
Whisper White - 2 5/8" x 4" (apx. measurement of the Rectangle Stitched die)

Stamps: Grace's Garden
Ink: Smoky Slate (for stamping the flowers)
Memento Black for the gate, kitty, bird and the sentiment.

Stampin' Blends:
Purple Posy, Highland Heather, Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive
Night of Navy and Calypso Coral for the Bird
Soft Suede for the Gate
Light Basic Black for the Siamese Kitty!

Thank you for looking in today. Happy Thursday!!

~ Donna

Monday, May 25, 2020

Another Good Man

I have to admit, I forgot I had a little sampler of this paper with the golf balls and golf tees. I just don't know any golfers, so I honestly don't think about using it. I do like the brightness of the colors though so thought it would be a good time to use it before it retires.

Recipe:
Real Red - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Country Club Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5 1/4"
Night of Navy - 2 5/8" x 4 1/8"
Whisper White - 2 1/2" x 4"
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" (inside panel)
Whisper White scrap for sentiment - punched with Classic Label Punch

Thank you for looking in today!

If you've read this far, today is my birthday! SO, in order to celebrate, email me your order before 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) today - May 25th - and I'll pay the shipping for you as my gift to you! Be sure you have an account with my Stampin' Up! page as a customer so that your credit card is on file and you won't have to give it to me directly.

Create an Account with me as your Demonstrator.

~ Donna

Product List

A Good Man Cling Stamp Set

[149270]

$24.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Country Club Designer Series Paper

[151314]

$11.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Classic Label Punch

[141491]

$18.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes

[107301]

$7.50

Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147935]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147274]

$9.00

Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker

[144606]

$4.50

Sunday, May 24, 2020

Father's Day Approaches

Father's Day will be here before we know it, so I'm planning ahead! Dig out your stamps and get those Papa's cards made.

Recipe:
Night of Navy - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
2021-2022 In Color Designer Serie Paper (Misty Moonlight) 4" x 5 1/4"
Crumb Cake - 2 3/4" x 4 1/4"
Whisper White 2 1/2" x 4"
Crumb Cake scrap for sentiment
Whisper White 4" x 5 1/4" inside

Stamps: A Good Man
Ink: Memento Black

Remember to decorate the envelope too!

I stamped the hat a 2nd time onto Crumb Cake and fussy cut it out and popped it up with a mini-dimensional. The shirt is stamped onto the same DSP used for the background and fussy cut out and attached to the main stamp. Skin colored with Ivory Stampin' Blends and the shorts with Real Red Stampin' Blends.

Thank you for looking in today! Happy Sunday!

~ Donna

Friday, May 22, 2020

My Day of Service Cards

On Tuesday I posted about Shelli Gardner from Stampin' Up! and the Day of Service she had planned for Thursday. Below are a few of the cards that I actually made.

The instructions for cutting the DSP are in the picture below. It could be used with any paper and any plans you have for making multiple cards quickly. Just add sentiments.

The base card is currently in the clearance rack for $6.00 - 147901 and are the Gold Foil-Edged Cards and Envelopes. You could also use the Silver or simply cut your own card bases, based on the colors in your chosen DSP.

Thank you for looking in today! Happy Friday!!!

~ Donna

Product List

Gold Foil-Edged Cards & Envelopes

[147901]

$10.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[144146]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Stampin' Up! Day of Service!

Check out Sara Douglass' (Stampin' Up!'s CEO) page for Day of Service event.

On Tuesday, May 19th (today) - Sara Douglass will be hosting a live video on her Stampin’ Up! CEO Facebook account on Tuesday, May 19 around 1:00 pm (AZ time). This is not an official announcement of anything—Sara just wants to check in and see how things are going with a few thousand people she really likes.

https://www.facebook.com/asarathing/

Then on Thursday - Are you ready for the Day of Service this coming 1:00 p.m. Thursday (AZ Time)

Here’s what to do!

1. Watch Sara's videos
2. Gather supplies
3. Download the attached file from Sara's page?
5. Purchase and print the Share Sunshine COVID-19 Giveback digital file? (you can buy it here: https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-us-ca)

It should be fun!

Monday, May 18, 2020

Fun Fold or No Fun Fold

There's not much left of my Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper, so I'm trying to use it all up. I love it so much, but I know there are some pretty new papers to look forward to very soon!

So I've made two versions with this one. One with a "fun fold" aspect. See the "hello friend" flap, that's the fun part!

Here it is opened up.

Recipe:
Blackberry Bliss - 4 1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5 1/2"
Peaceful Poppies DSP - 4" x 5 1/4
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" (inside panel)
Whisper White - 1 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Stamps: Simply the Best
Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Blackberry Bliss - 1 7/8" x 3 1/4"
Score on the right side and fold under.

Attach to the Blackberry Bliss base so that the scored line is on the edge:

Attach the Whisper White (4" x 5 1/4") over the flap:

The "No Fun Fold" version simply attaches the sentiment to the top with Stampin' Dimensionals. Instead of scoring, the Blackberry Bliss is trimmed on all four sides.

Thank you for looking in today. Happy Monday and if you're heading back to the office, stay safe and healthy. I've not been asked to return yet and I'm really hoping I can keep working from home. Say a prayer for all those who do have to return to the office.

Hugs,
~ Donna

Thursday, May 14, 2020

You Always Deliver

On Thursday my UPS driver is supposed to arrive with a box of gold for me! Well, to me it's like gold, it will be my Stampin' Up! Catalogs! I haven't even received my single issue yet, watch it come tomorrow in the mail! Some people have theirs, some do not and I'm getting so anxious!

In the past I've made chocolate chip cookies for my driver and he's always loved them. I figured during this Covid 19 stuff, he wouldn't want homemade anything. BUT, I made a banana nut loaf mix and after I started prepping, I realized it had walnuts in it and Mark is allergic to walnuts. So, I've wrapped it up and will see if my driver wants it. If not, at least it's out of my house and I won't be tempted to eat the entire thing. I won't be offended if he tosses it, just get the calories away from me! LOL

So, this stamp set was at the top of my WISH list when I first got last years catalog, but I just FINALLY got it in April because it is going away and I couldn't let it get away from me. It will be one of my keepers.

Recipe:
Soft Suede - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Black Berry Bliss - 3 7/8" x 4 3/4" (apx. cut with layering rectangles)
Whisper White 3" x 4 3/8" (apx. cut with layering rectangles)

Whisper White 4" x 5 1/4" inside panel

Ink: Memento Black, Blackberry Bliss
Blends: Soft Suede, Ivory, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake

Don't let this cute set get away from you. If you have a favorite delivery man or mail carrier, this is the set for you to have too!

Thank you for looking in today. Happy Friday Eve... wishing it was Friday!

~ Donna

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