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New 1 Minute to WOW! Video: Fluttery Flowers

 

I promised you in yesterday's post that I would whip up a new 1 Minute to WOW Video Tutorial to share how to turn punched scallop circles into fluttery flowers! 

Even better?  Layer different sizes!

Kerry Willard Bray's First Edition DSP Wreath

Here's  a hip and welcoming wreath created by Kerry Willard Bray, a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Community and today's Guest Stamper.  I love the layered flowers on the bottom left and delightful flower centers.

The First Edition Designer Series Paper she used has sold out.  However, any DSP will look fabulous.  HOT TIP:  Kerry is giving away a FREE PDF TUTORIAL with instructions for the wreath on her Stamp Goodness Blog HERE.

 

STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING PRODUCTS

Retiring Stamps will be available through June 3.  Stampin' Up! will continue to produce the stamps to meet the demand through that time.  Click to View Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps.

Retiring Accessories are ONLY available while supplies last.  SAVE UP TO 60% on select items including punches, designer series paper, ribbon and more!  Be sure to order your favorites soon.  Click to View Stampin' Up! Retiring Accessories.

Pals Guest Stamper: Janice W.

Happy Mother's Day!  What could be more welcoming than this precious wreath created by Janice Warhank, today's guest stamper and a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Community.  I love the colorful combinations of the flowers, the pop of a button in the center and the charming welcome banner.

Aren't the bits of polka dot ribbon a sweet accent?  For full details and to see more of Janice's creative ideas, please visit her blog, Janice's Papercraft Playground.

 

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Pals Guest Stamper: Susan Itell

While I'm off relaxing and reading books on the beaches of Fiji (a Stampin' Up! incentive trip), you get a chance to witness the incredible talent of Susan Itell, a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals and today's guest stamper.

FROM SUSAN:

Today's 3-D folders received a little help from my friend...Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be well over 6 hours away from home but felt like I was at home when I went to another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Stamp Camp!   Brandi Cox, graciously let me into her home and inspired me to the fullest!

Please enjoy my project that is fun, functional and very practical!  It is super easy to make...check out my blog for all the details!  Have a super day and get ready for a super exciting new catalog...coming soon!

Mary is far away and I hope she is having a great time! I hope that today's project inspires you.  Please check out my Simple Stampin' Blog.

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Pals Guest Stamper: Kylie N.

Ready for a WOW! fold card?  Kylie Nicolosi, a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Community, is today's guest!  She's a  busy mom with a creative spirit!  Her clean and simple ideas translate into artful projects in just minutes--very practical in a toddler-charged environment!  The rich woodgrain embossed texture is the perfect perch for the sweet owl.

So do you want to know the "411" on how Kylie designed this card?   Please visit her blog, My Stampin' Closet, for full details along with loads of papercrafting ideas that reflect her clean and simple style.

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Guest Stamper Debbie M: The "Maine Event"

Since I'm not a scrapbooker, I'm tickled to share these wonderful scrapbook layouts and pages from the talented Debbie Mageed (her upline is Katy McGloin), today's Pals Guest Stamper and a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals.  The sample above is "picture" perfect and the way she displays "Maine" on each unique banner is brilliant!

Ahoy!  What better way to capture a vacation to Maine than this design.  Don't miss Debbie's use of the Stampin' Up! Bird Builder Punch to produce a seagull.  Love the coral peeking out from the right.  No giggling if it's not coral.  I'm KNOW it's some sort of ocean life . . . I'm a desert girl!  Debbie rocked the Stampin' Up! "By the Tide" stamp set (Spring Catalog).

The bold letters and this simple layout also get a touch of the sea . . . you gotta love the little lobster!  To get the "see" worthy details on these scrapbook pages (and her beautiful samples, as well), please visit Debbie's Scrappin' and Stampin' Blog.

FREE SHIPPING CONTINUES on any size order . . . no minimum or maximum limits . . . today through Monday, April 8 at 11:50 p.m. Mountain Time.  Choose from any Stampin' Up! products, including Clearance Rack, specially priced bundles, any current catalog items and ALL Stampin' Up! active promotions and new products HERE.   Please note that expedited shipping is excluded from this offer.         

Stampin' Pretty Pals Easter Card Parade!

Remember these candy kiss boxes?  They are my bunny and chick boxes (and video) that I shared in 2011.  I thought it would be inspiring and fun to organize an Easter Parade of favorite projects, both recent and "from the archives."   The project above was created by me and the rest of the creative genius is owed to members of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Community.  Get ready for some jaw dropping Easter egg-cellence! 

Need the project details and a bigger dose of their talent?  Please be sure to click through to their paper crafting blogs.

Cindy Hall:  Pretty Impact

Peggy Noe:  Pretty Paper Cards

Sandie Conner:  Pretty Provisions

Shannon Jaramillo:  EZ Peasy Cards

Brian King:  Stamp With Brian

Dawn Tidd:  Tiddbits By Dawn

Nicole Picadura:  Scraps and Stamps

Ann Schach:  The Stampin' Schach

Debra Simonis:  Deb's Blog.  Basket CASE'd from Jill Hilliard.

Patti MacLeith:  Papercrafts by Patti

Katy McGloin:  Just Fun Stampin'

Liz Hughes:  DIY Paper Creations

Donna Kopenski

Jason Casper:  Stamin' Dad

 

The inside of Jason's card.  Stampin' Dad

Coloring Book by Kerry Willard Bray.  Masterful coloring provided by her daughter, Brooklyn.  Stamp Goodness

Dawn Olchefske (not a member of the Pals but a dear friend who sent this to me), DO Stampin' with Dawn

Beth Beard.  My Little Craft Blog

Lynn Hoyt:  Cattail Designs

 

Kindra Delaney:  Found on Pinterest.  Originally made in 2011 by Nancy Endwright.

Sent to me for Easter by Pal, Frenchie Hum

 

Jeannie Williams

Susan Itell:  Simple Stampin'

Linda Callahan:  Stampin' Seasons

Kathleen Law:  Craft with Kathleen

Amy Lazzell:  Cards by Amy

Diane Roberts:  Score at Four and a Quarter

Rae Harper:  Wild West Paper Arts

 

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Every Bunny Loves an Oval Framelit Bunny Basket!

When I first saw this little bunny treat basket on the Stampin' Up corporate blog HERE, I knew it would be the perfect "little something" to make for my college age daughter, Caroline.  Anyone else still doing Easter treats for their grown children?  I won't be stopping any time soon :)

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• The Stampin' Up! Ovals Collection Framelits (Spring Catalog) were essential for my furry friend.  The 4th largest oval was used for the bunny body and the smallest was used for the Crumb Cake, ears, hands and feet.
• I used the Stampin' Up! Large Oval Punch for the polka dot ear inserts as well as the Whisper White overlays for the hands and feet.

• The Small Oval punch was used for the Easter Egg.  The wee Raspberry Ripple heart and the Early Espresso eyes were cropped with the Stampin' Up! Owl Builder Punch.
• The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set which coordinates with one of the Bitty Banners Framelits.  Quick, crisp results.
• I used a couple Glue Dots to adhere the sentiment with a little "wave" to it.
• I absolutely LOVED the way the Primrose Petals In Color Dahlia became the bunny nose.

• Finally, the basket was created using the Petite Purse Bigz L Die.  You just need to snip off the purse flap and voilà!

 

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Stamp Set:  Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set (Wood-Mount 126255, Clear-Mount 126257)
Paper:  2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (126910), Crumb Cake (120953), Pretty in Pink (100459), Raspberry Ripple (126842), Early Espresso (119686), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Early Espresso (126974)
Cool Tools:  Small Oval Punch (120908), Large Oval Punch (119855), Owl Builder Punch (118074), Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), Ovals Collection Framelits Dies (129381), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Petite Purse Bigz L Die (125606), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335)
The Perfect Touch:  In Color Dahlias (127556), Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (126844), Whisper White Baker's Twine (124262), Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), 4" x 6" Cellophane Bags (1027570

Pals Guest Stamper: Shannon's Paper Roses

Sometimes we have to imagine all the possibilities!  Shannon Hokanson, today's guest stamper and a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Community, used the Stampin' Up! Blossom Punch (125603) for the petals and the Blossom Petals Builder Punch (121808) for the leaves.  Voila!  A stunning rose.  What a gorgeous card for Easter, a wedding or Mother's Day!

How about a paper rose bouquet?  The vase is a spice jar lined with a Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper.  I know you are itching to learn more.  Head on over to Shannon's Blog to get the step by step details and enjoy more of her beautiful paper crafting ideas.

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Don't Miss Out on Sale-A-Bration Patterned Occasions!

Today I continue my countdown to March 22, the final day of the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Promotion.  I fell in love early on with the Patterned Occasions Stamp Set, a Sale-A-Bration exclusive.  It has a fresh, modern look and images for so many occasions!  The design of this sweet pocket tag originally came from Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Becky Roberts (such a clever woman)!

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• I used the Stampin' Up! Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die for the Pool Party base (the larger of the duo).  I layered a 2 3/4" piece of Island Indigo card stock on top.
• The pocket began as a 3 1/2" x 3" piece of Whisper White.  The two short sides and one long side were all scored at 1/2".  The corners need to be snipped out for folding and adhering.

• The little note inside the pocket measures 2 3/8" x 2 1/2".  It takes advantage of two more Sale-A-Bration FREE products.  The fun stripe is from Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper--I love how it peeks from behind.  The satiny ribbon (Island Indigo) is part of Sale-A-Bration's Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack.

 

SALE-A-BRATION ENDS MARCH 22.  Have you taken advantage of your freebies?  Check out my Tips on Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck During Sale-A-Bration.

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STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:

Stamp Set:  Patterned Occasions* (Wood-Mount 129621, Clear-Mount 129624)
Paper:  Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper* (127540), Pool Party (122924), Island Indigo (122923), Tangerine Tango (111349), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Island Indigo (126986)
Cool Tools:  1" Circle Punch (119868), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die (120903), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)
The Perfect Touch:  Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack* (130812), 3/16" Metallic Brads (119741)

*Earn it FREE with a $50 product order during Sale-A-Bration (ends March 22).  Learn More.