Flowering Blooms – Kylie’s Demonstrator Training Blog Hop

Hello! If you are joining me from the blog hop and this is your first time visiting, welcome and I hope to see you again! I’m both honored and excited to be a part of this blog hop with so many other talented designers from across the world, it is truly humbling. I’m sure you want to get on with the card, so here we go……

I chose to use the Flowering Blooms stamp set and it seems to be my current favorite as I just cannot put it down. As a quick and simple card maker I’m always looking for ways to step up my card without a lot of additional time and effort because I have very little of both left available, lol. With this card the perfect solution was using a classic black and white color scheme with the soft embossed background for just the slightest over the top touch. I think this card turned out beautifully. What do you think?

If you would like to make this card yourself here are the steps and measurements:

  • Basic Black Cardstock
    • 8.5 x 5.5 folded in half for your card base
    • 3.25 x 3.75 for the large matting layer
    • 1.25 x 3.5 for the sentiment matting layer
  • Whisper White Cardstock
    • 4 3/16 x 5 6/16 for the embossed layer
    • 3 x 3.5 for the stamped image layer
    • 1 x 3.25 for the sentiment layer
  • You will emboss the large white layer with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder before assembling your card.
  • Once you have stamped all your images to your whisper white pieces using Black Memento Ink or another ink color of your choice you are ready to assemble all pieces as shown.
  • I used Tombow Mono Liquid Glue however you can use whatever adhesive you prefer.

Should you be inspired to make your own card from this example I would love for you to post your creation to my FB page at www.facebook.com/designsbychancestamps or tag me on Instagram @designs.by.chance

I hope to see you again soon! Now on to the next designer in this hop:

BLOG HOP LIST:



Product List
Flowering Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)
[152575]
$21.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
[147113]
$7.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
[152718]
$9.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121045]
$8.75
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00

Flowers Blooming – July Project Sheet Tutorials Contribution

Every month I have the honor of contributing one project to the Project Tutorials group. This group collaborates to bring creativity and learning to all those interested in the joy of what we do – cardmaking. In the month of July, I contributed a card made by one of my “must have” stamp sets in the annual catalog: Flowering Blooms. This stamp set is so amazing because it does all the hard work for you with such detailed elegant images. Don’t just take my word, see for yourself! My card creation and the tutorial instructions on how to make it are down below. If you are inspired by this card, I would love to see your creations. Please feel free to post them on Instagram and tag me @designs.by.chance or on my FB business page: www.facebook.com/designsbychancestamps

Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets – Flowers Blooming(152575);
  • Card Stock – Smokey Slate (131202); Whisper White (100730); Basic Gray (121044)
  • Stamp Pads – Smokey Slate (132708)
  • Misc. – Gray Granite Ribbon (152463); Peony Garden Designer Series Paper (152483); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Rococo Rose Stampin’ Blend Combo (154900); Just Jade Stampin’ Blend Combo (153107); Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)

Measurements:  

  • Card Stock Smokey Slate:           8 1/2” x 5 1/2”            3 1/2” x 5 1/2”   
  • Card Stock Smokey Slate: 3″ x 3 3/4″
  •  3” x 3 ¾”
  • Card Stock Whisper White:          3 1/2” x 2 3/4”
  • Designer Series Paper:                  3 3/8” x 5 1/2”                       

Instructions:

  1. Fold your 8 ½” x 5 ½” paper in half to create a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” card base.
  2. Stamp your images onto the onto the piece of whisper white card stock.
  3. Color your image with the Stampin’ Blend markers and let dry.
  4. Layer your basic gray card stock and designer series paper to create a card topper.
  5. Wrap your ribbon around your card topper pieces running down the center length wise and adhere in place on the card base.
  6. Layer your stamped piece onto the smaller basic gray cardstock layering piece.
  7. Add wink of stella glitter to the flower petals of the stamped image.
  8. Use your adhesive to adhere the layered stamp image to the card base centered on the card topper.

One click shopping below:

Product List

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Flowering Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)
$21.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Gray Granite 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon
$7.00
Peony Garden Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Just Jade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
$8.00

Time to redeem your Bonus Rewards

You earned all those bonus rewards last month with every $50 you spent in my store; that means it’s time for you to start redeeming those coupon codes before the end of August! You have until August 31st to use your bonus rewards codes against any purchase in the current catalogs. You can purchase from the 2020-2021 annual catalog or the newly released Holiday Mini-catalog. Can you believe it?!? I just said the Holiday Catalog is here…..

http://www.designsbychance.com/stampinup

Bonus Days: July 1st – 31st

Good news: Bonus Days are back July 1st – 31st; that means it’s time for you to start earning coupon codes to redeem in August! Here’s how Bonus Days works: For every $50 you spend in my store from July 1–31 (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed August 1–31. Get your necessities and refill items now so that you can save on fun, brand new product in August. All Bonus Day coupons will be sent via email so be sure to check your spam folders and save those emails.

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STAMP SALE! Stamp sets have been added to the Clearance Rack

Can you believe it? For the very first time, Stampin’ Up! has put various stamp sets on to the clearance rack for sale! The sale discounts are up to 75% off. You can see all the new items shown below but don’t forget about the number of other items still available on the rack. Clicking on any of the pictures will take you directly to my store, just be sure to get on over there before all the good stuff is gone. Right now is the perfect time to build your inventory for the Christmas card making season. Start with Christmas in July and you won’t burn yourself out trying to make a ton of cards in the few weeks before the holiday. And even better, now you can save some money on those great stamp sets.

Product List
Snow Is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set
[149742]
$21.00
Signs Of Santa Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147690]
$21.00
Happiness Surrounds Photopolymer Stamp Set
[149744]
$17.00
Cauldron Bubble Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147710]
$21.00
Spirited Snowmen Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[148072]
$19.00
Falling For Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147680]
$21.00
Trick Or Tweet Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147722]
$18.00
Peaceful Noel Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147694]
$17.00
Alpine Adventure Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147742]
$16.00
Great Joy Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147846]
$23.00
Nothing Sweeter Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147773]
$21.00
Beautiful Baubles Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147765]
$17.00
Pleasant Phesants Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147684]
$20.00
Pleasant Phesants Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147684]
$20.00
So Santa Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147821]
$23.00
Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147781]
$21.00
Making Every Day Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set
[148813]
$16.00
Spooky Sweets Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147716]
$16.00
Bring On The Presents Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147767]
$17.00
Timeless Tidings Wood-Mount Stamp Set
[148939]
$28.00
Beautiful Blizzard Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[148562]
$23.00
Takeout Treats Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147858]
$22.00
Happiness & Cheer Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147852]
$20.00
Mean So Much Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147682]
$17.00
Cambridge Carols Wood-Mount Stamp Set
[147790]
$27.00
Farmhouse Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set
[148478]
$17.00
Joy & Noel Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147839]
$19.00
Tags & Tidings Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147779]
$17.00
His Light Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147736]
$16.00
Cross-Stitched Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147769]
$21.00
I'll Be Home Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147827]
$19.00
Cauldron Bubble Wood-Mount Stamp Set
[147713]
$29.00
Trick Or Tweet Wood-Mount Stamp Set
[147725]
$25.00
Illuminated Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147833]
$21.00
Beautiful Blizzard Wood-Mount Stamp Set
[148565]
$31.00
Feather & Frost Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147771]
$21.00
Many Blessings Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147775]
$17.00
Peaceful Poinsettia Wood-Mount Stamp Set
[147784]
$29.00
His Light Wood-Mount Stamp Set
[147739]
$21.00

14 Days of Holiday Giveaways & My Birthday

Today is my birthday!

I have always made a big deal about my birthday and tend to celebrate it for at least a week.  This year I’m going to include you in my 2 week celebration. Today I’m kicking off my “14 days of holiday giveaways” fun.  All you have to do to be entered into the drawing for a giveaway is comment an answer to my daily blog post question everyday for the next 14 days. I will randomly select a winner from each days comments and provide them with a gift. How fun and easy is that?!?  So let’s get started!  Of the Year End Sale items listed below, which is your favorite? 

Product List

Best Gifts Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.00

Best Gifts Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$25.00

Carols Of Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$28.00

Christmas Around The World Embellishments

$8.00

Christmas Lamppost Thinlits Dies

$29.00

Darling Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.00

Darling Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$27.00

Every Good Wish Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$25.00

Feeling Of Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$27.00

Festive Phrases Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$24.00

Gold 1/8" Ribbon

$5.00

Gold Stampin' Glitter

$4.00

Good Tidings Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Jute Twine

$5.50

Lantern Builder Framelits Dies

$33.00

Many Mittens Framelits Dies

$31.00

Merry Little Labels Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$28.00

Mini Tinsel Trim Combo Pack

$9.00

Mistletoe Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.00

Mistletoe Friends Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$27.00

Musical Instruments Framelits Dies

$29.00

Musical Season Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$25.00

Old Olive & Real Red Stampin' Write Markers

$7.00

Season Of Glitz Mini Gift Bows

$6.00

Watercolor Christmas Project Kit

$20.00

The Little Things Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$30.00

Smitten Mittens Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

 

Stamparatus Release Update – Reserve yours starting Dec. 5th

Did you miss out on the first window to reserve the new Stamparatus? Not to worry, your second chance is coming on December 5th and the best part is that it will not close until December 30th AND everyone that reserves one during this time WILL receive one. There will be no limits to the number of people who can reserve the Stamparatus as long as they reserve during the open period.  Each person can only reserve 1 though.  If you were lucky enough to get your reservation in during the first open window, you can reserve one more during this second reservation window. This will be the LAST opportunity to reserve your Stamparatus until the official release with the June 2018 annual catalog.  Shipments will go out on a first come first basis with each reservation beginning in March. All the instructions to reserve your new stamping tool are listed below.

Product Details

  • Compatible with red rubber and photopolymer stamps
  • Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
  • Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
  • 2 Open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
  • 2 Reversible plates for a total of 4 surfaces to work with
  • 2 Strong magnets to hold the paper in place
  • Magnet storage areas included on the base platform
  • Retail price = $49 USD

Important Reservation Information

The Stamparatus will be ordered differently than your other online orders.
 
Beginning Dec. 5, 2017 at 3pm CT, the reservation window will open and will remain open until Dec. 30, 2017
  • Beginning Dec. 5th, at 3pm CT CLICK HERE, then click the banner ad for the Stamparatus and follow the instructions per the graphic below.
  • After receiving the reservations, Stampin’ Up! will place an order with the manufacturer and your Stamparatus will be shipped, with deliveries starting on March 18, 2018. 
  • You will provide your credit card info now with your reservation, but it will not be charged until your Stamparatus is ready to ship. 
  • You will receive an email from Stampin’ Up! letting you know when to log back in to your online account to finalize your order. 
  • You can ADD other Stampin’ Up! products to your order AT THAT TIME if you’d like to receive Sale-a-Bration benefits!
 To reserve yours, follow the instructions below after 3pm CT on Tuesday – December 5, 2017. Here is a printable copy of the instructions for your use as well: US_Stamparatus_Customer_Reservation_Tutorial
 

Floral Statements Love

This year for my Onstage Live swaps I used the Floral Statements stamp set.  I truly believe this stamp set has been overlooked in the annual catalog.  It is simply gorgeous and when paired with the new Stampin’ Blends Markers……oh my.  Take a look!

The best part is that the stamp does all the work for you, all you have to do is add your color and accessories.  For my card I used Pink Pirouette and Old Olive to color the flowers and Basic Gray for the card base and the beautiful satin ribbon. If you would like to make this card or create a variation of your own you can purchase the supplies by clicking on the pictures below.  If you are not familiar with the new Stampin’ Blends markers check out my video giving you a brief introduction and showing them in action.

Happy Stampin’!

Product List

Floral Statements Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.00

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.00

Basic Gray 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

$8.00

Pink Pirouette Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$9.00

Pink Pirouette 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.00

Garden Trellis Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

$9.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

$7.00

Paper Snips Scissors

$10.00

Stampin' Trimmer

$30.00

 

Hello world!

Here it is!!! My very first blog post 🙂  I’m so excited to be starting this adventure into my little corner of the internet world.  As a mom with 3 kids that are constantly glued to their devices maybe this way I can get their attention?!? Better yet it will give me a chance to share some of my passions and get to know some of you that share the same interests and views.  Speaking of passion, I almost forgot to mention that I’m a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.  Stampin’ Up! allows me to grow and develop creatively and as an entrepreneur. I hope that you will follow me on this journey and maybe even join me!