CASE the Catty – Thinking of You Card

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Soft Suede Always Artichoke scored Thinking of You cards

Next week I will be posting about the new Borders Scoring Plate for the Simply Scored Tool.  Today I'm posting a project I made using the zig-zag pattern on the plate.  I've CASEd (copy & steal) this card from a recent sample in the Stampin' Success magazine (a demonstrator-only resource – LOVE IT!)

Because it can sometimes be a challenge to make "masculine" cards for the men in our lives, I decided to use colors and patterns to fit the bill.  Soft Suede and Always Artichoke card stock, together with their coordinating ink colors made this project super-simple but still with quite an impact.

I also used the NEW Ovals Collection Framelits featured in the current Spring Mini Catalog.

Here's my full list of supplies:

Stamps: Best Dad Ever (120399 wood, 120681 clear mount), Gently Falling (123802 wood, 123804 clear mount)

Ink: Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad (126978), Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad (126972)

Card Stock: Soft Suede (115318), Always Artichoke (105119), Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: retired buttons, sub either Neutrals Designer Buttons (119743) or Silver Buttons (129325), Linen Thread (104199), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683)

Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Simply Scored Tool (122334), Borders Scoring Plate (126192), Stamping Sponges (101610)

I hope you'll give the Borders Scoring Plate and the Simply Scored Tool a try. Come back Monday for some more information about these tools! I've loved having them as part of my crafting arsenal and I think you will, too!

Happy (Scoring) and Stamping!

~Elisa

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~Elisa

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Four Pretty Cool Reasons to Join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration

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For anyone who is NEW to Stampin' Up! and doesn't know about all the coolness involved with Sale-A-Bration (our fantastic yearly promotion) – here is an information page to check out!

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But today, I want to talk about Joining SU during Sale-A-Bration (and why it's a great idea!)

Pretty Cool Reason #1: In honor of Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary, you get an additional 25% more in your starter kit! The Stampin' Up! starter kit is already a great (and inexpensive) investment. Now you'll get even more supplies to get you started.

Pretty Cool Reason #2: It's a great time to get your very own stamping business off the ground. Hostesses and customers LOVE to have workshops and buy products during Sale-A-Bration because they get more freebies during this time. This will result in more bookings and sales for YOU while you build your own stamping business.

Pretty Cool Reason #3: Your demonstrator discount goes further during Sale-A-Bration. You always get your 20% demonstrator discount, but during Sale-A-Bration you also get the opportunity to earn the exclusive Sale-A-Bration products or catalog merchandise for yourself.

Pretty Cool Reason #4: When you join MY Stampin' Up! team during Sale-A-Bration (or anytime) then you get me as your upline/creative coach/support system/cheerleader. I love what I do, and sharing it with others – so I am always on the lookout for people to join me who feel the same way. Whether you plan to build a booming stamping business or simply share stamping with friends and family, I am here to support and encourage you as you meet your goals.

If you still aren't convinced, or just have some questions, contact me today to make an appointment (phone, in person, video call, whatever!)

Happy (Business) Stamping!

~Elisa

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Simply Send a Happy Hello

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HELLO, Happy Stampers! Today I’m featuring a super-simple card I made using the Happy Hello Simply Sent kit – available ONLY for Sale-A-Bration (Jan 22nd-March 22nd). This kit is one of your FREE items you can choose when you place a qualifying order, or host a qualifying workshop!

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I copied the card exactly how it appears on the front of the Happy Hello package! All the supplies are included, so it took me only about 5 minutes to put the card together. I think most of that time was attempting to tie the baker’s twine into a bow that looked halfway decent! Also, I lvoe the color combination used in the kit – I’m not sure I would have used Baja Breeze, Basic Gray & Daffodil Delight together!

The Happy Hello Simply Sent kit contains:

  • 8 card bases (4 of them have the “Hello” printed on them, 4 do not)
  • 8 adorable matching envelopes
  • 8 pieces of baker’s twine
  • 8 rhinestones
  • 8 sets of die-cut stickers (gray strips & 3 flower pieces)

Making the card the way it is shown on the package is only ONE of MANY ways you could put this card together. Use your imagination, and throw in any other coordinating supplies you might have, to really personalize the cards you create!

Happy (Simple) Card-Making!

~Elisa

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