Welcome and thank you so much for taking time to drop by as I bare my creative soul here on my blog in an attempt to inspire others on their creative journey! I truly believe that nurturing ones continued creativity throughout life is paramount to a healthy mind and body!
This weeks weekly deals are awesome! My favorite is the awesome Berry Basket die so I am going to showcase just a few of the many many reasons WHY it is a must have in your crafter's kit.
It is SO versatile! I love any product that can be used over more than once occasion and for more than one use! These are the type of products that make it to my must have and must never resell no matter how packed full of goodness my craft room gets list!
Not only can it be used as shown in this cute little video from Stampin' Up!
It is AMAZING just how creative paper crafters can BE with transforming it into other uses!
Honestly the possibilities are endless and thanks to Pinterest and generous paper crafters who share tutorials and ideas with others you are never without inspiration for how to use these for your upcoming special occasion!
I am must in love with this stamp set from the new Occasions Catalog ~ there is so many ways it can be used to bring stunning pop to your paper crafting!
Stampin' Up has put together a great little TIP video that I highly recommend anyone purchasing this gorgeous set takes a minute to watch ... my favorite tips are how to make it work with the glimmer paper (aka place the glimmer side down so it cuts from the back first) because you totally do not want to waste your paper trying to figure this one out on your own and showing why you need to get the Big Shot die brush to help with make the weeding of these intricate dies so much easier!!!
You can bundle this gorgeous die with the Stamp set Bloomin' Love and save 15% verses buying them separately!
Close up of the Stamp Set images
Plus it is SALE-A-BRATION this month so grab the bundle and add on some accompanying embellishments like these and you can choose a FREE item from the Sale-a-bration flyer!
Embellishment package
Blushing Bride Glimmer paper
Plus as always the wonderful thing about paper crafting with Stampin' Up! is the never ending inspiration on how to use their products. There is no end to the amazing and stunning creation demonstrators and customers are creating with this set! Plus it is so versatile and can be used all year long to create wonderful pieces!
The stunning look of the Blushing Bride glimmer paper against the black is breathtaking!
Plus I am just in love this Easel card creation ~ easel cards make a lovely piece of home decor for your office or bedroom that IMO can stay up long past your occasion!
I
love FLOWERS ... there is something extra lovely about flowers from
their pretty array of colors to their often intoxicating scents!
If
I could afford it I would have fresh cut flowers around my home ALL the
time. Once upon a time I use to actually struggle with the ethical
challenge of fresh cut flowers ~ the whole they start to 'die the minute
you cut them from their plant' but than a friend who is a florist and
lover of flowers themselves put it in a way that made sense to me. A
Flower starts to die the minute it buds. You can leave it to open and
blossom and wilt and die alone in the field or you can carefully prune
it and place it a vase in a place of honor in your home and cherish it
for the duration of its life span but either way its life span is going
to pass. So now I treat myself to fresh cut flowers as often as my
budget can afford it.
In
the meantime I enjoy PAPER flowers cause they have a much longer
lifespan and they too can be scented by infusing the paper with essential oils! So win win!
I am just loving this new stamp set and die bundle from Stampin' Up! The Botanical Garden
set suite has so many awesome cool things with it! From the Stamp set,
the Die cut to gorgeous designer series paper and coordinating
embellishments with the washi tape and jewels!
Bundles at a discount!
Jewel Embellishments
Coordinating cardstock
Stunning Designer Series Paper
Coordinating Washi Tape
The
amazing Botanical Gardens Suite set can be made to use so many gorgeous
pieces for home decor, celebrations and gift accents! Also love that
the artisans of Stampin' Up! are so willing to share their designs and
they encourage those who need a little help to 'copy and share
everywhere' the stunning work they do!
Here
are some amazing samples inspired from fellow demonstrators .... just
so versatile the looks and creations you can get depending on what
colors and items you choose to put together. I LOVE that they designed
the coordinating paper so that you could stamp on it too!
One
of the challenges though with working with so many small pieces is
getting a pattern you like laid out and than having to 'adhere it'
without loosing your pattern ... the crafting community to the rescue
again with amazing tips, tricks and tutorials for making crafting
easier! Love this one which would work PERFECT with placing the
Botanical Gardens suite elements on your card!
Another
great thing about Stampin' Up! that I love is all the coordinating
pieces take the guess work out of choosing color palettes that
coordinate when it comes to ink and papers ... everything matches and
goes well together, Including this cool Vellum from the Sale-a-bration
catalog shown here!
Between
January 5th and March 31st did you know for every $60 you spend with
your Stampin' Up demonstrator you can buy the Botanical Gardens bundle
and earn the Vellum shown in the video for FREE! Who doesn't love FREE
stuff specially when it coordinates so dang well?
So I have been busy over the holidays and neglecting the blog ~ my apologies! I have had an opportunity to showcase my work in a local consignment shop so have been busy prepping some stock! Plus I am working on a prototype for a new style of card I am very excited about!
They come in the following options so far but I have a whole whack of ideas on what I want to stamp on my next set!
Awesomely Artistic stamp set used in this set
Variety of Butterflies used in this set from Best of Butterflies set and Swallowtail
Variety of Floral themed used in this set
Feeling Sentimental stamp set used in this set
All coasters are stamped and than sealed with a matte waterproof sealer and have a cork backing to protect surfaces
Hand stamped 2x2 marble magnets - 4 to a set
Awesomely Artistic stamp set used in this set
Elements of Style Stamp set used
Upsy Daisy Stamp set
Pocket Silhouette Stamp Set used
Herb Expressions Stamp Set used
Hand stamped 2x4 Marble tile Paperweights
Butterfly inspired quote paperweight
Floral paperweight
Dragonfly paperweight
Floral paperweight
The paperweights are sealed and cork backed as well ~ going to try to source a magnet strong enough to make magnets out of these as well!
Also working on some hybrid digitally designed and than hand stamped and embellished home decor for the boutique ... these can also be made custom order with your own quote or wedding or birth announcement starting at $15 unframed.
What have you been up to in the craftroom? Feel free to share your link in the comments!
