Butterfly Birthday

Is it really August 13?? This card is one I did for the Splitcoast Creative Crew this past May. Doesn't it just scream summer? 

For more details on this card and a link to the actual tutorial, which is "embossing folder stamping", click here. I used two of the new In Colors, Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist. 

Moving on...

Stampin' Up! is giving non-demonstrators (click here to "remedy" your non-demonstrator status!), a chance to pre-order the bundle below. Great way to get started on your Christmas cards instead of waiting for September 1st to start your them! The entire clear mount bundle is only $45 plus tax & shipping, the wood mount bundle is only $52 plus tax & shipping. 

Watch the video below for ideas and hints for using this bundle. 

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. Live in the US and need a catalog? Just let me know. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click on the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

#tiedyebackgrounds (video tutorial)

I remember tie-dye when it first made it's appearance in the 1970's. The wild splashes of color were the stuff dreams were made of! While having my morning coffee and browsing a catalog a few days ago, I ran across a very cool tie-dye shirt. It really caught my eye, just like all of the clothes and home decor items I see on Pinterest and elsewhere do. At that moment, I realized I wanted to figure out how to create a tie-dye looking background for cards. 

The video tutorial below is what I came up with. It is fun and quick and you may find that it is completely addictive. There are several samples below the video...these are so quick to make, I can't stop! Unless noted, all products Stampin' Up!

Sample below was made using the new Lemon Lime Twist and Memento Tuxedo Black ink colors.

The new Berry Burst color along with Crumb Cake and Early Espresso was used for sample below.

Sample from video. I used Lemon Lime Twist, Marina Mist and Night of Navy. 

Wouldn't this make an awesome "guy card? I used Crumb Cake and Memento Tuxedo black ink for this one. 

I used Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight inks for the card below. 

Product info: All of the items below including the two new In Colors I used called Lemon Lime Twist and Berry Burst will be available to order from the new Stampin' Up! catalog starting June 1. 
The "swoon worthy" Adirondack chair is from a new bundle available called Colorful Seasons and has several great stamps and dies that coordinate. 

All of the small sentiments and the large Happy Birthday die cut are from another new bundle called Happy Birthday Gorgeous. I know I will use sentiments from this set over and over. 

The darling daisy on the card from the video is from the Daisy Delight Bundle. 

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you  a good dose of inspiration from time to time. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click on the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards!

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim