Primary Colors with a Pop Of Black

Do you remember as a child when you learned what primary colors were? I do. I loved it when the art teacher came to our class to make projects and always loved the bright combo of all three colors.

The above card was made using the Brusho Crystal Colours available in the Stampin' Up! 2018 Occasions catalog. This is a simple product to use and produces stunning results! Watch the video below to see several ways to use this cool product. The technique I used for the shapes above (watercolor paper cut with the Stitched Shapes Framelits) starts at about the 2:00 mark in the video.

The "amazing" word die is from the Celebrate You Thinlits, available as a level 2 Sale-A-Bration reward. The stamped word "you" is from the Amazing You stamp set, available as a level 1 Sale-A-Bration reward. See video below for more info on this dynamic duo!

The Stampin' Recipe:

Need/want everything and want free stuff? For every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping from any of the Stampin' Up! catalogs or clearance), choose a FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Plus, new this year: Earn even bigger rewards when you spend $100 (before tax and shipping). Just look for the $50 and $100 reward icons throughout the brochure. Both new catalogs are on my right side bar. Just click on the pictures of the covers. 

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!

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

Let's get social!

     

Paisleys & Posies "Jewel Toned" Trio

When I made this first card today, it reminded me of doing some projects in school with what were called "jewel tones". I thought the color of Pacific Point really fit the bill, so I went on a hunt to find at least two more colors that I thought would work. All products Stampin' Up! 

The next color I chose was Emerald Envy. 

Melon Mambo seemed to be the perfect color to complete this trio of jewel toned watercolor cards. 

I made all of these cards in a little over 30 minutes. These are the type of cards I LOVE...artsy...looks like I spent hours, but in reality, very quick to execute. 

Cut 3 panels of watercolor paper 4 x 5.25 for the top layer. Using your Aqua Brush, do a simple color wash on each panel with your chosen three colors. I dried mine with a heat tool to speed things up.

Using clear block "F" (large background sized acrylic block), adhere all of the stamps you wish to use in a random pattern. That's right, you will stamp all images at once! Using Versamark, stamp all images at the same time on top of the watercolored backgrounds and emboss with Gold Stampin' Emboss powder. 

The strip for the sentiment is 1 x 4. I used Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere it to the front of the card. I ended up using another piece of watercolor paper (I love how thick it is) to layer under the main piece, but these cards would have looked great just adhered to the coordinating card stock also. The base layers are standard sized top fold cards with paper cut to 4.25 x 11 and scored at the 5.5 mark before folding in half. 

Supply list:

The Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog and Sale-a-Bration catalog links to the pdf versions are on the right side-bar.  For every $50 spent from any catalog (before tax & shipping) you earn a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration catalogs.  The Sale-A-Bration catalogs are only good through March 31, 2017.

In addition to the items available in the Sale-A-Bration catalogs, Stampin' Up! released additions to the freebie list on March 21.  Again, you only have until March 31, 2017 to take advantage of the free items and they are only as long as supplies last.  

Please note that if you want one of the above for your freebie after spending $50 (before tax & shipping), you will need to use the item numbers below. 

The rumor is TRUE...

Read more about the Stampin' Up! Ultimate Bundle by clicking on the photo below. Time is running out for the best ever deal on the Stampin' Up! Ultimate bundle. Purchase the $99 starter kit plus 2 stamp sets of your choice! The extra 2 stamp set offer ends March 31! Click here to become a part of my team.

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products (unless you want to take advantage of the opportunity above) 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 here or 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

Sale-A-Bration 2015 & the New Occasions Catalog Starts Today!

Sale-A-Bration is here!!

The flower image used in this sample is from the Lotus Blossom set, one of the free items available during Sale-A-Bration. More info below...

Sale-A-Bration PDF

This is one of Stampin' Up's largest sales events of the year and runs from today through March 31.  There are 3 ways to earn free products!

Free product! For every $50 you spend on products (before shipping and tax), pick out a Sale-A-Bration gift free. Click here to see the catalog. 

Earn Bonus Host dollars on-line or in person! This is a great time to stock up for yourself or grab some friends and combine your orders. If you place an on-line order or have an actual workshop through me and the order totals $250 or more (before shipping and tax), you will earn a $25 host bonus, in addition to the regular host benefits and the free gift for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax) during Sale-A-Bration. 

On the fence about joining the fun as either a hobby stamper or demonstrator looking to have your own business? 

• The $99 Starter Kit can be ordered through me HERE!

• Your time is limited!  The Starter Kit Special runs from January 6 - March 31, 2015.
• Build your own kit!  Choose up to $125 in Stampin' Up! products for your kit (including 15% off bundles).  That’s $26 in FREE product!
• Choose option #1 or #2. (FREE)
• Free Shipping!  The kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.
•  Stock up and save even more! Once you join, you receive a one time 30% discount on a product order of $150 or more if placed within 45 days of joining. 
• 20% discount? Yes, please! Enjoy a minimum of a 20% demonstrator discount every day. 
• No risk!  You’ll have through June 30, 2015 to “test 
• drive” demonstrator discounts and benefits.  
• No penalty!  If you reach $300 in sales by the end of the first FULL quarter, you will renew and remain active for another quarter. If you don’t reach $300 in sales, you can “drop” with no penalty.

• No catch!  There’s no obligation to hold workshops or parties, sell products to others or personally purchase anything beyond the kit.  

• Best thing ever... are you someone who loves to stamp and just wants to get your Stampin' Up! items at a discount?? I welcome Hobby Stampers! As part of my down-line, you will be a part of the Stampin' Pretty Pals. This is a great group of people who are a constant source of inspiration and fun. 

Ready to join my team and have some fun? 

Purchase the starter kit here. 

Occasions Catalog PDF

Shop now from the new  Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog. These items will be available between January 6 and June 2, 2015. 

Please contact me with any questions. Off to play with my new stamps!

Artfully Yours,

Kim