Silly Old Bear Suite ~ Online Exclusive May 5th!

Coming Tuesday, May 5th is a collection of NEW Online Exclusive products! 

Let's take a look at the Silly Old Bear Suite.

I know we tend to associate this collection of characters with children, BUT take a closer look!

Di you know that the products in a suite are also available individually? They sure are! You can order just the ones you want.

I'm sure you can see many child centered things to do with this products in the suite. But let's take a look at the sentiments. 

Read those sentiments carefully and I think you'll agree they have many uses for adults, too. I can think of all kinds of occasions to use each one! Birthdays, anniversaries, just because, and more! This stamp set is one I bet you use over and over!

Ok now look at this set of dies! The possibilities are endless. All the different shapes will create beautiful layers on your projects. Nest them together to create even more lovely looks!

I hope I made you think out of the box a bit with these two products. Look beyond the obvious and who knows what you'll see and create!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Scrapbooking Made Easy!

 Welcome to What's Up Wednesday. Let's talk Scrapbooking Kits. Are you a scrapbooker? Do you aspire to be a scrapbooker? It's really easy to get started with our scrapbook kits or use it as a starting point if you're already a scrapper!

Our SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP KITS
- Are designed projects that come in a range of project types.
- Are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.
- Are available while supplies last.

This is the HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP KIT.

All products are Available starting Tuesday, May 5th. 

With this kit you'll make 3 double page layouts as seen below.... OR .... go rogue and use the materials to create your own design!

Here is a look at the kit contents. 

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Step-by-step instructions
- 9 sheets of Designer Series Paper
- 5 sheets of Two-Tone Cardstock
- 2 sheets of White Willow Cardstock
- 3 sheets of printed stickers and precut images
- Photo placeholders

Also available is a coordinated pack of Two - Tone card stock. Use this pack for additional embellishing, photo mats or even other craft projects.

Another addition could be the Heirloom Boutique Bundle of stamps and dies. Do you like to add stamped and die cut images to your layouts? This bundle coordinates beautifully with the kit!

The only items needed beyond the kit are a paper trimmer Stampin' Dimensionals and adhesive.

Our Scrapbooking Kits are a fantastic way to try your hand at scrapbooking. One of my favorite things about scrapbooking is reliving the moment again while you create the layouts! Then again as you share the album with others.

Come back Tuesday and take a look at the scrapbook kits we have available for you to start or continue your scrapbooking journey. You'll find them under SHOP --> Memory Keeping --> Scrapbooking Workshop Kits.

Happy Scrapping!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Paper Pumpkin ~ May

 The beautiful Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin can be yours..... if you sign up May 10th!

Paper Pumpkin is a fun subscription product you'll really love! You can subscribe in a couple of ways:

• pay as you go monthly
• three months at a time
• six months at a time
• 12 months for a full year of fun

You can even GIFT someone a Paper Pumpkin subscription!

No matter how you go you'll receive Stampin' Rewards if you've entered that program.

Did I mention that Paper Pumpkin is exclusive? Only subscribers can get the Paper Pumpkin kits and exclusive add-on products!

 

Click here for Paper Pumpkin information.

Stampin' Rewards: you must have an online account (free), opt in to Stampin' Rewards and spend at least $20 to earn 10% in Rewards. The Rewards will deposit into your account for use on a future order. 

So here's your assignment:

• set up a free online account
• opt in for Stampin' Rewards
• check out Paper Pumpkin (sign up by the 10th of the month)
• take a look around other products while you're there

Have a crafty day!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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#showandtellwithmichelle #paperpumpkin #stampinrewards

Extraordinary Flora Card ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 679

Welcome to Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #679! Every Monday we give you a new sketch to get you started. I'm on Team A and we do the ODD numbered sketches. 

When you use our sketch you can do whatever you want with it. Turn, flip, flop, alter the shapes, etc. Whatever strikes your fancy. We just need to be able to see the sketch in your design, so have fun!

For my card I did change the card size from square to an A2 size (4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Another change I made is to make the banner detail out of flowers instead of pennants. But even with these changes the sketch is still obvious in my design.

The flowers were die cut from the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape and the coordinating die. I picked my colors from those I saw in the Washi flowers. 

I placed the flowers in a curve and popped up the largest one in the center so I could tuck other pieces underneath. This gives a nice dimension to the design. I also tucked a flower at the bottom to replace the little banner in the sketch. 

Did you notice the envelope? Since I had so many flowers die cut I used some to decorate the envelope, too. Glue down the flowers well on the envelope so they don't catch on other pieces of mail.

This is the inside of the card. I had this pieces of white CS on my desk and felt it would be a good size for the inside. It left me a nice space on the right to add some more flowers! Don't forget to decorate the inside, too!

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Now it's your turn to create and share using our sketch! Do you have an idea already forming? Our sketch goes live on Monday and our Blog opens for entries on Wednesday.

Have fun creating!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

Images©Stampin' Up!®

#showandtellwithmichelle #atlanticheartssketchchallenge #cardmaking #extraordinaryflora

Flowers Fair Card ~ Color Dare #701

It's time for another color challenge from our team at Color Dare. Every Friday we give you a new palette of color to get you started on a project. For this challenge you must use at least TWO of the colors shown in our graphic. There are Free colors we let you use with the challenge colors. DO NOT add any colors beyond what is in our graphic. 

Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge use the direct link below our graphic. Most of all, have fun!

My design ended up using all 3 colors plus Black and White. I love how bright it turned out! 

Starting with the Product of the Month for April: Eyelet Blooms I created some pretty layers. The die cut layer for the flowers is actually a little peek at a new item coming in May! It's the Sweet Words & Labels Dies and I love all the different looks we'll be able to create with these dies! 

HINT: to remove all the little pieces of card stock our Take Your Pick Tool with the Brush Tip work really well! Just run it back and forth on the back and the pieces will come out of the die! No poking involved. Also, the flat tip works great for placing gems.

The flowers are stamped in our NEW HYBRID Basic Black ink. Yes....another peek at a product coming May 5th! The Hybrid pad is going to give us versatility with being able to color with markers and watercolors! Just stamp, wait a bit for it to dry then color away!

I love this technique of coloring the flowers then adding color to the background. The colors for this challenge lended itself perfectly to this technique! The blue looks like sky surrounding the flowers. By the way, this is only a very small part of the image. The stamp is full size but you don't always need to use it all.

Once colored in I die cut and popped it up on dimensionals. I love how the red shows through the eyelet die cut! 

Direct link to Color Dare #701

How will you use our challenge colors? We can't wait to find out!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

Images©Stampin' Up!®

#showandtellwithmichelle #cardmaking #colordarechallenge #colorchallenge #Flowersfair #productofthemonth

Available May 5th:

Sweet Words & Labels Dies

Hybrid Basic Black Ink Pad

Available Now:

DESIGN TEAM CALL

DESIGN TEAM CALL

NO PREVIOUS DESIGN TEAM 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! 

If you can say "yes" to all the questions below we would love to hear from you. We ask for a six month commitment to run which may be extended if you wish to stay longer. 

Would you be excited about:

-- Creating one project and posting it to your blog every other week(twice a month)?
-- Being very attentive to the Color Dare rules on use of color?

-- Commenting on entries on weeks your Team is "live"? (Fellow DT members also appreciate comments)

-- Voting for favorite entries every week?

-- Becoming part of our Color Dare DT Facebook group where we plan and communicate with each other? 

We are always ready to add some new Designers to our Color Dare challenge blog! 

If this is something that appeals to you, please apply... 

Send email to Michelle Loncar (stamplady@kc.rr.com)
Please include 2-3 photos of paper crafts you've made or a link to your blog with the email. 

Applications always welcome for the current or the next available six month commitment.

Eclipse Card

Today I thought I'd try the Eclipse Card Fun Fold I've seen online. It really suite a pretty landscape type DSP but I look forward to trying it with any pretty pattern paper that speaks to me. 

The idea is quite simple: Trim your DSP to the size you want. Mine is 3-3/4" x 5". I also cut a piece of the dark green CS to the same size as a base for the eclipse. 

Now you cut your DSP into 1/2" strips. Keep the strips in order as you cut for when you assemble the eclipse.

Now you're ready to make the eclipse!

Starting at one end I glued the first strip to the CS. Using a scrap piece of CS 1/2" wide I used it as a place holder for the next spot and glued the 3rd piece of DSP onto the CS. Move your place holder and glue down the 5th piece of DSP and keep going this way until all the "flat" pieces are glued down. 

Now you're ready for the remains strips that are popped up with foam Dimensionals. I used the Mini Dimensionals. Working with the 2nd strip I added the Dimensionals then lined it up and put it in the place between strips 1 and 3. Take strip 4 I added the Dimensionals and placed it between strips 3 and 5. Keep going until all strips are in place. Doesn't this create a beautiful look?

Finish the card front as you wish. I kept mine simple to let the scene to the talking!

Inside the card I added a piece of the light CS and stamped a message. The added ribbon is a simple accent and ties the front and inside together.

Why not give this Fun Fold a try? It's not as hard as it may seem and you'll love sharing a card with this technique!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

Images©Stampin' Up!®

#showandtellwithmichelle #funfolds #cardmaking #beautifulgallery