Fabulous Flamingo Card

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Hi everyone!  I have a quick and easy, but fun and bright card to share with you today using Stampin' Up's Fabulous Flamingo stamp set.  You guys know I love two step stamping and I love how for this particular image, you get to layer four stamps on top of each other to create this beautiful flamingo. And,  as I show you in the video, you can do it without a stamping tool!!!  Here's some pictures of my card:

To create this card, I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock cut at 2 3/4 by 4".  I hen stamped the thickest, largest image in my darkest pink color, in this case, Lovely Lipstick (one of our brand new incolors).  Next, I stamped the outline of the legs in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  Next, I stamped the second fullest image in my lighter pink color, in this case, Flirty Flamingo.  Finally, I stamped the detailed top image with Memento Black ink.  I then stamped the water in Balmy Blue.  I then created my card base, which was a piece of Basic Black cardstock cut at 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4 (to create a standard A2 sized card).  I layered a piece of Whisper White cardstock inside the card base to write my message (this piece measures 4 by 5 1/4.  Next, I cut a piece of designer paper from the Garden Impresssions 6x6 designer series paper stack to 4 by 5 1/4.  I then adhered some thick Whisper White Baker's Twine to the designer paper, then adhered the designer paper to the card base.  I next cut a piece of Basic Black cardstock to 2 7/8 by 4 1/8.  Next, I cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock to 1 3/4 by 1 and then staped the sentment, first in Versamark ink, then into Lovely Lipstock.  I then coated it with clear embossing powder, and then heat it with my heat gun (this is a cool technique which lets you heat emboss in any color).  I then adhered the sentiemtn strip to a piece of Basic Black cardstock cut at 1 7/8 by 1 1/8.  I placed some Stampin' Dimensionals on the back and then stuck some rose metallic gold thread behind it and then stuck it to the card base,  Finally, I added some rhinestones for a finishing touch.  What do you think?

Well, that's it from me today, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed today's card.  I will link below all the supplies used to create this card.  Also, don't forget to sign up for this week's online card class (click the "classes" tab at the top of my blog for all the details).  Hugs!

Big Hugs,

Christine

Quick Thank You Card and a Giveaway!!!!

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Hi everyone!  I'm so sorry I was unable to do my Facebook Live last night, I was feeling under the weather.  I decided to do a quick video today sharing the super simple card I was going to make during the live and I also have a giveaway for you as well (to be eligible to win, just leave a comment on the video on YouTube by 9pm EST on Sunday, July 1).  Here's today's card:

I love the new Abstract Impressions stamp set and I wanted to share how easy and quickly it is to create a beautiful card with this stamp set.  To create this card, I first cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock at 3 3/4 by 5".  I then stamped my sentiment with Highland Heather ink and the swoosh under the sentiment with Gorgeous Grape. I then stamped the first step of the flower with Highland Heather stamped off.  I then stamped the second step with Highland Heather full strength, and then stamped the third set with Gorgeous Grape.  I stamped the butterfly's body with Memento Tuxedo black, then the two steps of the wings with Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape. I stamped the leaves with Pear Pizzazz.  I then adhered the stamped panel to a piece of Highland Heather cut at 4x5 1/4 and then adhered that to my card base, which was cut from Gorgeous Grape cardstock and measures 8 1/2 by 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4.

This was a super simple card to put together, but I think it came out quite nice.  I hope you love it :)  I'll link for you below all the products I used to create this card.  Also, don't forget to sign up for  my current online card class using the High Tide Stamp set (details for that class can be found HERE).  Thank you all so much for stopping by!  Big Hugs!
Hugs, Christine

Join my Stampin' Up Team - Incredible July Promotion

Hi stampers! I have to share this incredible promotion for the month of July from Stampin ' Up!  If you join my Stampin' Up team in the month of July, I'm addition to all the goodies in your starter kit, you will also receive 10 free ink pads of your choice!!!!!!  This is an incredible promotion, I've never seen anything like it before.  I would love to have you on my team!  Please contact me at christinemriley@gmail.com for more information.  To join my team, click HERE. I'd LOVE to have you!
Hugs,
Christine

Stampin' Up Online Card Class Using the High Tide Stamp Set

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Hi stampers! I'm so excited to present my next online card class!!!! This class will use Stampin' Up's High Tide stamps set (one of my absolute faves) and a few ink pads.  Info on the class can be found in the video above and in the info below.

The way my online classes will work is that if you decide you want to join the class, you will email me at christinemriley@gmail.com to sign up for the class. You will send payment via PayPal for the supplies (only the catalog items, in this case, the High Tide Stamp Set, So Saffron, Pacific Point, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, and Pool Party ink pads) (**you will need your own black ink pad and some post it notes or some other type of masking paper for this class). You will then receive from me for free with your order all of the supplies needed to create 6 cards, two each of three designs. You can see the free supplies you will be getting in the video above. I need you to please email me by noon EST on Monday, July 2, 2018 if you want to take the class. That way, I can place the order with Stampin Up, and then create your class packets and get everything shipped to you. I will ship the class items to you on Monday, July 9, 2018.

The total cost of this class is $70 for the stamp set and ink pads (this is the exact cost from the catalog) plus $8 shipping for me to ship the products and class materials to you for a total of $78. Along with the products and class materials, you will also get access to an exclusive class video wherein I will teach you step by step how to create the six cards. I will also provide you with a PDF document which will show step by step how to create the six cards.

**If you would like to substitute any of the ink pads (say for example you already have the So Saffron ink pad and wish to get something else, just include that in your email. You can also add to your order if you like, just email me what you'd like to add and I'll place the order for you once you PayPal me the cost of the order.

**If you are already a demonstrator or have another demonstrator that you would like to purchase from but you are interested in the videos for this class, for $10, you will get access to the class materials and an email copy of the PDF file. Just send me an email at christinemriley@gmail.com if you would like to utilize this option.

Okay guys, I think that's it. Thanks so much, I hope you're excited about this class, I sure am :) To view the catalog online or to go shopping any time, click HERE.

Thanks so much!!!  Big Hugs,

Christine

Quick and Easy Card Using Stampin' Up!'s High Tide Stamp Set

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Hi stampers!  Today, I have a fun card and video tutorial sharing how I put this sweet but simple card together.  Here's a picture of the card:

To create this card, I first cut a stitched oval out of the Stitched Shapes Framelits dies set (I used the largest oval in the set) out of Whisper White cardstock.  I then stamped the base of the lighthouse in Bermuda Bay ink and then stamped the second step in Basic Gray ink.  I then stamped the sand in Crumb Cake ink.  I then cut out a scalloped oval from the Layering Ovals framelits dies set out of Bermuda Bay cardstock.  Next, I adhered a piece of Bermuda Bay DSP from the Brights 6x6 paper collection (this piece of DSP measures 4" by 2") and adhered it to a piece of Pool Party cardstock, which measures 4" by 5 1/4".  Next, I stamped the birds in Basic Gray ink and then stamped my sentiment in Bermuda Bay ink.  I then adhered a piece of Burlap ribbon around the DSP and Pool Party panel.  I then adhered the entire Pool Party panel to a standard A2 sized card per base (4 1/4 by 5 1/2) which was made out of Bermuda Bay cardstock (I also placed a piece of Whisper White cardstock inside the card for writing your message).  Next, I placed some Stampin' Dimensionals on the back of my oval panel and then adhered some Silver Metallic thread to the back.  I then adhered the oval panel down to the card base.  For a finishing touch, I added a few Metallic Silver pearls.  What do you think?

This stamp set will be part of my new Online Card Class, so look for another post from me today announcing that card class and providing you all the details.  I love this stamp set, the possibilities are plentiful.  Thanks so much as always for stopping by.  I'll link below all of the products I used to create this card.  Big Hugs!!!!
Hugs, Christine

Thank You Card Using Stampin' Up's Abstract Impressions Stamp Set plus Online Card Class Reminder

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Hi everyone!  Today I have another card to share using the new Abstract Impressions stamp set from Stampin' Up! I will link below all the products I used to create this card. Don't forget, I'm having an online card class using the Abstract Impressions stamp set and coordinating thinlet set. For all the information on the class, see the video here:


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Thanks so much as always for stopping by. I will link below all the products used to create today's card.  Feel free to shop any time.  Thanks so much for your support!

Big Hugs,
Christine

More Retired Stampin' Up Stamp Sets for Sale **Buy 3 get one Free

Hi everyone, I have more retired stamp sets for sale. If you would like to purchase anything, please send me an email to christinemriley@gmail.com with a list of the titles of all the stamp sets you are interested in. I will then let you know what the shipping will be. Buy three, get one free. All single sets are $10, all sets with coordinating diees come together for $20. Here's a list of everything for sale in the video:

Party Wishes - $10
Playful Pals plus Pyramid Pals coordinating dies - $20
Yummy in My Tummy - $10
Party Pants - $10
Watercolor Words - $10
Botanical Blooms plus Botanical Builder framelit dies - $20
Definitel Dahlia - $10
Joyful Season - $10
Bear Hugs plus Bear Hugs framelit dies - $20
Gift of Love - $10
Pun Intended - $10
Make a Medallion - $10
Greetings from Santa - $10
So in Love plus So Detailed Thinlits - $20
Butterfly Basics - $10
A Dozen Thoughts - $10
Designer Tee Sale a Bration set (I have two of these) - $10
Sassy Salutations - $10
Wherever You Go - $10
Shake and Celebrate plus Shaker Shapes Framelit dies - $20
Build a Birthday - $10
Blooms and Wishes - $10
Fabulous Flora - $10
Paisleys and Posies plus Paisley Framelit dies - $20
Custom Tee plus T-shirt builder framelit dies - $20
Always an Adventure plus Outdoor Adventure framelit dies - $20
Beautiful Peacock - $10
Bloom for You - $10
Kind Koala - $10
Bloomin Love plus Bloomin Heart thinlits dies - $20
Little Cuties - $10
Pineapple - $10
Pictogram Punches - $10
The Open Sea - $10
Six Sayings - $10

Thanks so much everyone, I'm excited to get these beautiful sets to a new home :)



Hugs, Christine

Creating a Bright Fun Card with Stampin' Up's Abstract Impressions Stamp Set

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Hi everyone!  In today's video, I just had to play again with Stampin' Up's brand new Abstract Impressions stamp set, which was just released in the new Annual Catalog.  I love using this stamp set to quickly create fun, artistic cards.  I hope you enjoy the video.  Here are some pictures of my card:

To create this card, I first started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock cut at 4 1/4" by 3 1/4 inches.  I stamped the grass with my lightest color first (Granny Apple Green) and then my darker color (Garden Green).  Next, I stamped the flowers (the more solid image first) in my lightest color (Bermuda Bay) and then stamped the second step in my darkest blue color (Pacific Point).  Next, I stamped the butterfly with first, Blushing Bride, then Melon Mambo.  I stamped the body of the butterfly in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I then stamped the sentiment with Melon Mambo ink and then adhered the stamped panel to a piece of Melon Mambo cardstock measuring 4 1/2 by 3 1/2".  Next, I stamped the solid flower image with Bermuda Bay ink onto Bermuda Bay cardstock, which  measures 4 x 5 1/4".  I then adhered the Bermuda Bay to an A2 sized card of Thick Whisper White cardstock.  I then adhered the stamped panel with Dimensionals.  I added a bow out of thick Whisper White Baker's Twine and then added a few rhinestones to the centers of the flowers.  What do you think?

Don't forget, I'm having an online card class using the Abstract Impressions stamp set and coordinating thinlet set. For all the information on the class, see the video here:


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Thanks so much as always for stopping by. I will link below all the products used to create today's card.  Feel free to shop any time.  Thanks so much for your support!

Big Hugs,
Christine

Watercoloring with Stampin' Up's brand new Wonderful Moments Stamp Set and Watercolor Pencils

Hi everyone!  I'm so excited to share today's card with you.  I fell in love with Stampin' Up's new Wonderful Moments stamp set the minute I saw it in the new catalog.  I love to watercolor and this stamp set is perfect for that.  Here's a video sharing how I made today's project:

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And here's a few pictures of the card:

I think this turned out beautifully and trust me when I say, this card was so easy to put together.  You could truly create a ton of these at once if you wanted to.

To create this card, I first stamped the girl image with StazOn Jet Black ink onto Stampin' Up watercolor paper (you could also use SU Shimmery White cardstock and at the end of the video, I show you the results I got with that paper as well).  Next, I used the two step stamping technique to place the balloons and gift bag in her hands (these stamps are photopolymer so it made it super easy to line everything up).  I then cut the stamped panel into a rectangle (mine measures 2/12" by 4 1/8").  Next, I clored the image using my Stampin' Up watercolor pencils (I used Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Early Espresso, and Calypso Coral) and an Aqua Painter.  I then stamped the fun what looks like confetti image around the main panel using Melon Mambo ink.  I then adhered the watercolor panel to a piece of Basic Black cardstock cut at 2 5/8" by 4 1/4".  I then set that aside and then created an A2 sized card base out of Thick Whisper White cardstock (which measures 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 when folded).  I adhered a piece of Garden Impressions designer series paper cut at 3 3/4" by 5" and adhered it to a piece of Basic Black cardstock cut at 4" by 5 1/4".  I then wrapped some white baker's twin around that panel, and then adhered it to my card base.  I then adhered the stamped panel backed with black cardstock to the card base using Stampin dimensionals.  I then stamped the sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto some Melon Mambo cardstock and then punched it out using the Classic Label Punch.  I then adhered that to the water colored panel using mini dimensionals.  For a finishing touch, I added some rhinestone basic jewels and some Clear Wink of Stella glitter to the balloons and gift bag.  What do you think?

Well, that's it from me today.  Thank you so much for stopping by.  I will link below to all the products I used to create this card.  Feel free to check out my Stampin' Up store if you need any supplies.  See you back here soon!

Hugs, Christine

Stampin' Up June 2018 Paper Pumpkin Kit

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Hi everyone!  In this video, I do a quick share of this month's Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin' Up and explain a bit about how the kit works.  I just love this month's kit and had so much fun playing with it. Here's a picture of the cards I created with this kit:

Thanks so much for watching and thanks for stopping by.  I have linked the various Paper Pumpkin options below if you are interested in checking it out.  You can also click on the Paper Pumpkin tab at the top of my blog or the link on the side.  Thanks so much.  Hugs!

Stampin' Up Abstract Impressions Online Card Class

Hi everyone!  I'm so excited to introduce my first online class to you.  The video above explains all about this particular online class, but I'll explain it here as well. The way my online classes will work is that if you decide you want to join the class, you will email me at christinemriley@gmail.com to sign up for the class.  You will send payment via PayPal for the supplies (only the catalog items, in this case, the Abstract Impressions bundle, Melon Mambo ink pad, Granny Apple Green ink pad, and Pacific Point ink pad).  You will then receive from me for free with your order all of the supplies needed to create 6 cards, two each of three designs.  You can see the free supplies you will be getting in the video above.  I need you to please email me by noon EST on Monday, June 25, 2018 if you want to take the class.  That way, I can place the order with Stampin Up, and then create your class packets and get everything shipped to you.  I will ship the class items to you on Monday, July 2, 2018.  The total cost of this class is $78 for the bundle and ink pads (this is the exact cost from the catalog) plus $8 shipping for me to ship the products and class materials to you for a total of $86.  Along with the products and class materials, you will also get access to  an exclusive class video wherein I will teach you step by step how to create the six cards.  I will also provide you with a PDF document which will show step by step how to create the six cards.  Here's a picture of all the products as well as the free items you will be getting if you join this class:

**If you would like to substitute any of the ink pads (say for example you already have the Melon Mambo ink pad and wish to get something else, just include that in your email.  You can also add to your order if you like, just email me what you'd like to add and I'll place the order for you once you PayPal me the cost of the order.

**If you are already a demonstrator or have another demonstrator that you would like to purchase from but you are interested in the videos for this class, for $10, you will get access to the class materials and an email copy of the PDF file.  Just send me an email at christinemriley@gmail.com if you would like to utilize this option.

Okay guys, I think that's it.  Thanks so much, I hope you're excited about this class, I sure am :)  To view the catalog online or to go shopping any time, click here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/christinemriley

I will link the items I will be using below:

Stampin' Up!'s new Abstract Impressions Stamp Set

Hi everyone!!!  Today, I have a fun card and video to share showing you the brand new Abstract Impressions stamp set in action.  This stamp set is brand new and is absolutely amazing.  I think if I had to pick a favorite set from the catalog, this would be it :)  I love two step stamping, it's one of my favorite techniques, and this stamp set makes it so easy to do.  I will be having an online class using this stamp set.  Please check back tomorrow for a video and blog post explaining all about the online class.  I wanted to do this video first so you could really see the stamp set in action so you could see if this is a class you would be interested in.  Here's today's video tutorial:
And here are some pictures of the card:

To create this card, I first cut out a piece of Whisper White cardstock at 4 1/4" by 3 1/4".  This is the panel we will stamp our images on.  I first stamped the sentiment using Memento black ink.  I then stamped the large flowers using first, Flirty Flamingo ink stamped off (meaning I stamped it once onto scratch paper, then stamped it down onto my cardstock), and then I stamped the second image with Flirty Flamingo ink full strength (not stamped off) and then I stamped the third image with Melon Mambo ink.  Next I stamped the leaf.  I stamped the first leaf image with Granny Apple Green ink and then the second part of the image with Garden Green ink.  Finally, I stamped the blue flowers.  The first layer was stamped with Bermuda Bay ink and the second layer was stamped with Pacific Point.  I then adhered the stamped panel to a piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock cut at 4 1/2" by 3 1/2".  Next, I created an A2 sized card base (which measures 5 1/2" by 4 1/2") out of Thick Whisper White cardstock.  I then adhered a piece of designer series paper from the Garden Impressions 6x6 designer paper pad to the cardbase.  Next, I adhered some white baker's twine to the stamped panel, then adhered it to my card base with dimensionals.  Finally, I adhered some Rhinestones for some added bling.  What do you think?

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  All products used for today's card are linked below.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Christine

Stampin' Up! Retired Stamp Sale: All sets $10, Buy 3 Get One Free!!! Pa...

Hi guys, here is Part Three of my Retried Stampin' Up sale video series.  All information can be found in the description box of the video.  Thanks so much for taking a look :)

Stampin' Up! Retired Stamp Sale: All sets $10, Buy 3 Get One Free!!! Pa...

Hi guys, here is Part Two of my Retried Stampin' Up sale video series.  All information can be found in the description box of the video.  Thanks so much for taking a look :)

Stampin' Up! Retired Stamp Sale: All sets $10, Buy 3 Get One Free!!! Pa...

Hi crafters!  I have a ton of retired Stampin' Up! products for sale and I created some videos to show you the products that are for sale.  All the information on what's available and how to purchase can be found in the description box of this video. I hope some of these fun stamp sets can find a new loving home :) Hugs!

Some Fun Stampin' Up! news; June Promotions; Upcoming online classes

Hi crafters!  Check out the informational video below for some fun Stampin' Up announcements including June's promotion, as well as a peek at some upcoming online classes.