Create with Christine

Thursday, May 24, 2018

1 Week Left for the Share What You Love Early Release

Hi there and Happy Thursday! I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a long holiday weekend and the unofficial start of summer. This week our weather has been gorgeous which has allowed me to walk outside during my lunch break. I'm still busy gearing up for my new catalog launch for June 1st, but wanted to pop on and post a reminder about the Share What You Love Early Release bundles. The bundles expire May 31, 2018. Here are the three options:

Just Getting Started Bundle

$57.00

Item # 149524

A Little More Please Bundle

$91.50

Item # 149525

Gotta Have It All Bundle

$127.50

Item # 149526

If you purchase any of the three bundles from me I will send you a PDF tutorial of a four card class featuring the Share What You Love suite of products.

I'll be back on Sunday with another post.

Happy Stampin',

Christine

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Manly Moments Card & Tuesday Tip Video Tutorial

Happy Tuesday! I have been busy preparing for a huge new catalog rollout bash so hence a bit of a blog hiatus the past week. I’m back today sharing a quick and simple card featuring items from the May 2018 Paper Pumpkin kit Manly Moments. Make sure to watch my video below for a bonus project I show.

This month’s kit is perfect to make cards for all the men in your life. Holy cow the stamp set in the kit includes 21 images. Comment here on my blog, YouTube, or Facebook page for a chance to win supplies to make two of the cards in the kit. Open to US residents only.

The only items I added to today’s project were Crumb Cake ink since I don’t have the Mossy Meadow ink and some Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Looking for a monthly crafting escape? Paper Pumpkin comes once a month in your mailbox and since the kits are already prepped for you it is perfect for anyone to put together! Subscribe here by June 10^th to receive the June kit. You won't want to miss it!

I’ll be back on Thursday with another project to share.

Happy Stampin’,

Christine

Product List

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]

$6.50

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Gotta Have It All Bundle & Tuesday Tip Video Tutorial

Happy Tuesday! I hope your week is off to a great start. I can’t believe half of May has already passed by. We had a wonderful Mother’s Day lunch and visit. I wish it was a little warmer on Cape Cod on Sunday. Unfortunately May can still be cool there by the water.

For today’s project I am featuring the largest bundle in the May 2018 Share What You Love promotion. The bundle is the Gotta Have It All Bundle. I love everything about this bundle, but especially the Specialty Designer Series Paper. The paper is a bit thicker than our regular DSP and it is a double pack with 24 sheets and did I mention the paper is pearlized? Did you know 2018 is the 30^th anniversary of Stampin’ Up! and this suite of products is designed with pearl accents.

Measurements for my card:

Mint Macaron card base - 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score in half at 4 ¼”

Mint Macaron cardstock - 4" x 5 1/4"

Very Vanilla cardstock - 2" x 3"
DSP - 1 1/4" x 4"
Ribbon - 5" piece
Baker's Twine - 6" piece

If you buy any of the three bundles this month from my Online Store I will email you a PDF tutorial of a four card class featuring the Share What You Love Suite.

Thanks for stopping by today. I’ll be back on Thursday to share another project.

Happy Stampin,

Christine

Product List

Gotta Have It All Bundle

[149526]

$127.50

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Happy Mother’s Day – Love What You Do Card & Bag

If you are a mom I hope you have a lovely day celebrating with your family. I whipped up a card and matching bag for my mother-in-law yesterday. I’m featuring some items from the Gotta Have It All Bundle from the Share What You Love suite of products and the Thoughtful Banners stamp set. The Share What You Love products are currently available in exclusive bundles in the month of May.

Measurements of the card:

Rich Razzleberry card base - 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score in half at 4 ¼”
Whisper White – 4” x 5 ¼” (two pieces, one is for inside)
DSP – 2 ½” x 5 ¼”
Ribbon – 6” piece

Measurements of the bag:

Rich Razzleberry – 6 ¼” x 8 ¼”
DSP – 6” x 8”
Ribbon – 7” piece

Tips:

The bag I used is 8” x 10” and I bought it at Dollar Tree. I like the kraft color as it seems to go with everything
The flowers in the stamp are stamped off once to get a lighter color
Pop the oval up with 6 dimensionals (3 across the top, 3 across the bottom)
Change the sentiment and this would make a cute birthday or thank you card

I’ve really been missing my Mom this week. She would have turned 73 on Tuesday so it is always hard having her birthday and Mother’s Day during the same time. I know she is smiling down on me. I am thankful I have so many amazing mom’s in my life from my mother-in-law, aunts, sister-in-law and girlfriends.

It’s been a busy spring weekend and I’m looking forward to a yummy lunch today with family. The concert we attended Friday night was great although a bit loud. It was a small venue and I was so surprised when our seats were in the 5th row.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend. I’ll be back on Tuesday with another project to share.

Happy Stampin,

Christine

Product List

Gotta Have It All Bundle

[149526]

$127.50

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141614]

$21.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

[126950]

$6.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[126953]

$6.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

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

[100730]

$9.00

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115316]

$8.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Truly Tailored Card

Happy Thursday! Are you looking for a wonderful stamp set for masculine cards? The Truly Tailored stamp set is a great set with lots of options for all the guys in your life. This stamp set is part of the Last Chance list available only for a few more weeks. Go purchase it today! Here are all the stamps in the set:

Measurements for my card:

Very Vanilla card base - 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score in half at 4 ¼”

Night of Navy cardstock - 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"

True Gentleman DSP - 3" x 4" - cut at 1" on the 3" side

Scrap of Very Vanilla for the punch

Ribbon - 5 1/2" piece

I don't know about you, but I am ready for the weekend. We are going to see a blues concert tomorrow night and I'm really excited since I have never been to the venue. Plus it is right on the coast in a beautiful picturesque town. On Sunday I'm looking forward to spending time with my mother-in-law for Mother's Day.

I'll be back to share another project on Sunday.

Happy Stampin',

Christine

Product List

Truly Tailored Clear-Mount Bundle

[147752]

$34.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[126970]

$6.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

$9.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100867]

$8.00

True Gentleman Designer Series Paper

[145593]

$11.00

Night Of Navy 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[144189]

$8.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

A Little More, Please Bundle & Tuesday Tip Video Tutorial

Happy Tuesday! Thanks for popping by today. I’m sharing what I love again today and it is the new Share What You Suite of products from Stampin’ Up! There are three bundles available exclusively now in the month of May. The products will be in our upcoming 2018-2019 catalog out on June 1^st.

For my project today I am showcasing the A Little More, Please Bundle. This bundle includes 10 products (two for free) and is $91.50 with a value of $109.50. I used the products from the bundle to make today’s card. The only items I added were basic supplies including paper snips and adhesives.

Measurements of my card:

Very Vanilla card base - 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score in half at 4 ¼”

Grapefruit Grove layer - 4" x 5 1/4"

Rich Razzleberry Velvet ribbon - 6" piece

Let me know if you have any questions about today’s post.

I’ll be back on Thursday to share another project with you.

Happy Stampin,

Christine

Product List

A Little More, Please Bundle

[149525]

$91.50

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Coffee Café Card

Happy Sunday! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Yesterday the weather was gorgeous and we headed into Boston for a few hours and then caught a live local band last night. This morning I was able to get some design work done for my upcoming classes. Today is my wedding anniversary and unfortunately the weather was terrible, so we headed to a yummy brunch and then to a local art museum.

Is coffee a big part of your life? Surprisingly I would answer no, but I know plenty of people who need their coffee fix. My hot beverages of choice are tea and hot chocolate. The card I’m sharing today features products from the Coffee Break Suite. If you love the bundle of products (stamp set & framelits) purchase them now while you can save 10%. When the products continue to the new catalog they will not have the bundled pricing. Here is a photo of the bundle products:

Measurements of my card:

Soft Sky card base - 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score in half at 4 ¼”

Early Espresso layer – 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”

Soft Sky layer – 3 ¾” x 5”

Coffee Break DSP – 1 ½” x 3 ¾”

Reminder there are several items I used on this card available while supplies last since they are retiring. Pickup them up today in my Online Store.