ICS Blog Hop - My Favorite Bundle

 

Hello everyone and welcome to tonight's Inspire, Create , Share Blog Hop!  Our theme tonight is MY FAVORITE BUNDLE and mine is the In Bloom Bundle pictured below!

I love the stamps, the sentiments...all of it!  My absolute favorite thing about it is the stitched leaves and flowers!  It's a really cool bundle with so much potential!

Here's the card I created with this bundle.  It's a tri-fold card with a cut out middle.

I really like the stamped background!

This is what  you see when you lift the top of the card up.

The Brights 6" x 6" designer paper makes a really cute flower!

Open it again and you'll find a really cute place to write a note!

Thanks so much for stopping by this evening! 

I hope you'll hop along with us and find lots of INSPIRATION!

Up next is another Darla...Darla Roberts at the Stampin' D!

Looking to order this bundle and don't have a demonstrator? 

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Here's this month's HOSTESS CODE!

Use this months hostess code to receive this months gift from me

when you place an order of $50 or more (before tax & shipping).

If your order is over $150.00 please DO NOT use the hostess code...it is still a qualifying order but you will get the hostess credit for yourself!

You'll also earn Darla Daisies through my loyalty program!

One daisy for every $50 spent (before tax & shipping)!

When you have 10 Darla Daisies you can choose $40.00 worth of  Stampin' Up! product(s) of your choice from me! Get your tracking form at the top this blog by clicking on Darla Daisy Loyalty Program.  When you have 10 daisies, email me your tracking form and your choice of product!!

~Today's Thought~

Tuesdays Tip - Fun Easel Card with Hey Birthday Chick

Hello everyone!  I do hope you are all well!  It's been quite a morning weather wise on our mountain!  Rain...sleet and finally SNOW!!! I love it when it snows...it is so peaceful!

Here's a fun and simple easel card for you to create!  I hope you'll give it a try!

Here's the final card!  I did add some Polka Dotted Tulle an some Linen Thread!  I really love how it turned out! The Hey Birthday Chick Bundle is really CUTE!!

Measurements:

Easel - 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" scored at 2" and 4 1/4" in the landscape position.

Layers - (card front) 

Mango Melody 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"; Basic White 4" x 4" & Brights 6x6 DSP 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Layers - (bottom of easel)

Mango Melody 4" x 4" and Basic White 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Thank you so much for checking out my blog today and for subscribing to my YouTube Channel!  I LOVE sharing what I do!!  I hope you are inspired to create!

 need any of the supplies Click HERE to shop now!  

Are you are interested in becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator?  

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Here's this month's HOSTESS CODE!

Use this months hostess code to receive this months gift from me

when you place an order of $50 or more (before tax & shipping).

If your order is over $150.00 please DO NOT use the hostess code...it is still a qualifying order but you will get the hostess credit for yourself!

You'll also earn Darla Daisies through my loyalty program!

One daisy for every $50 spent (before tax & shipping)!

When you have 10 Darla Daisies you can choose $40.00 worth of  Stampin' Up! product(s) of your choice from me! Get your tracking form at the top this blog by clicking on Darla Daisy Loyalty Program.  When you have 10 daisies, email me your tracking form and your choice of product!!

~Today's Thought~

"Make-It Monday" - Butterfly Brilliance

Hello everyone!  Happy Monday!  How was your weekend?  I had a blast.  All but one of my kids came home on Saturday and we made Japanese food together!  It was so much FUN and oh so DELICIOUS!  I love my family so much and I am so grateful they like to come home!  I am so blessed!

It's Monday....so you know I have a "Make-It Monday" Tutorial for you!  ENJOY!!

Butterfly Brilliance

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Supplies:

·         Stamp sets: Butterfly Brilliance (155092 or discounted as a bundle with the Brilliant Wings Dies 155821), Brushed Blooms (154432)

·         Cardstock and Paper: Basic White (159276), Magenta Madness (153080), Mango Melody (146989), Basic Black (121045), Natural Touch Specialty Paper (156825)

·         Ink: Classic Stampin’ Pad in Magenta Madness (153117) and Mango Melody (147093), Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (132708)

·         Miscellaneous: Brilliant Wings Dies (155523 or discounted as a bundle with Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set 155821), Stitched With Whimsy Dies (155314), Sweet Silhouettes Dies (149541), Classic Label Punch (141491), Blending Brushes (153611), Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack (152475), Paper Snips (103579), Paper Trimmer (152392), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Bone Folder (102300), Paper Snips (103579), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

 

Measurements:

·         Magenta Madness card base: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4” then folded on the crease with the Bone Folder, scrap about 1” x 3”

·         Mango Melody: 4” x 5-1/4”

·         Basic Black: 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”

·         Specialty Paper: 4-1/2” x 3-3/4”

·         Basic White: 3-1/2” x 3-3/4”

·         Gold metallic trim: 22”

 

Instructions:

1.    Stamp butterfly on Basic White with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. With Blending Brushes, apply Magenta Madness ink to the sides and edges and Mango Melody ink to the center of the butterfly. Be sure to color outside the lines so when it is die-cut, there is no white showing. Reapply inks to desired depth of color. Die cut with Brilliant Wings Dies. Using scoring blade of Paper Trimmer, score the right and left sides of the body so you can fold the wings up later. Set aside.

2.    With the 3-1/4” wide frame from Stitched With Whimsy Dies, run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine onto Basic Black Cardstock.

3.    Die cut branch from Natural Touch Specialty Paper with Sweet Silhouettes Dies. Adhere to Basic Black layer using dots of Multipurpose Liquid Glue and position so the branch extends past left edge. Snip off excess branch with Paper Snips.

4.    Stamp sentiment on Magenta Madness. Punch with Classic Label Punch so sentiment is close to left side of punch. Trim right side with Paper Trimmer.

5.    Attach Basic Black layer to Mango Melody with Stampin’ Seal.

6.    Tie a knot in edgs of twine to create a large circle. Shape them to become three smaller circles, position on card front, add dabs of Multipurpose Liquid Glue to area that will be covered by the butterfly. Set aside to dry.

Attach card layers to card front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals then, using the same adhesive, add sentiment, and butterfly. Fold butterfly wings up.

Isn't this a beautiful card?  I just love it!

Hey...thanks so much for stopping by today! 

I hope you'll give this card a try!

Have a FUN rest of your day and a great week!

If you need any of the supplies Click HERE to shop now!  

Are you are interested in becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator?  

Click HERE to join my team!

Here's this month's HOSTESS CODE!

Use this months hostess code to receive this months gift from me

when you place an order of $50 or more (before tax & shipping).

If your order is over $150.00 please DO NOT use the hostess code...it is still a qualifying order but you will get the hostess credit for yourself!

You'll also earn Darla Daisies through my loyalty program!

One daisy for every $50 spent (before tax & shipping)!

When you have 10 Darla Daisies you can choose $40.00 worth of  Stampin' Up! product(s) of your choice from me! Get your tracking form at the top this blog by clicking on Darla Daisy Loyalty Program.  When you have 10 daisies, email me your tracking form and your choice of product!!

~Today's Thought~

True Love & Happy Thoughts

Hello there my paper crafting friends!  I hope you are all well!  I can't believe it's Thursday already!  Here I am at 55 years old, remembering my mom telling me that life goes FAST once you've turned 21!  IT'S SO TRUE!!

I have a fun tutorial to share with you today!  I'd love to hear what you think about the black & white....do you think a pop of color might be fun?

_{All images © 1990-2020 Stampin’ Up!®}

Supplies:     

• Stamp Set: Happy Thoughts (154507) 
• Paper:   Basic Black (121045), Basic White (159276), True Love Designer Series Paper (154281),
• Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Extras:   ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326), Matte Black Dots (154284), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Dimensionals (104430), Paper Snips (103579)

 

 

Measurements:

·         Basic Black: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” (card base)

·         True Love DSP: one floral image; 2 ½” x 5” – cut two with different patterns

·         Basic White: 3” x ¾”

 

Instructions:

1.    Adhere the two panels of DSP to the card front with Stampin’ Seal.

2.    Stamp the greeting on the small piece of Basic White and use Paper Snips to angle the end of this panel.  

3.    Use Paper Snips to “fussy cut” a floral image from the DSP – there are several that would work.

4.    Tie a large bow with the Crinkled Seam Binding and pull both loops down.

5.    Attach bow to the back of the flower, securing with a glue dot. 

6.    Attach the greeting panel to the back of the flower, and adhere to card front with dimensionals. To finish the card, add a Matte Black Dot to the word panel.

Hey...thanks BUNCHES for stopping by!  

Have a FUN rest of your day!

If you need any of the supplies Click HERE to shop now!  

Are you are interested in becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator?  

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Here's this month's HOSTESS CODE!

Use this months hostess code to receive this months gift from me

when you place an order of $50 or more (before tax & shipping).

If your order is over $150.00 please DO NOT use the hostess code...it is still a qualifying order but you will get the hostess credit for yourself!

You'll also earn Darla Daisies through my loyalty program!

One daisy for every $50 spent (before tax & shipping)!

When you have 10 Darla Daisies you can choose $40.00 worth of  Stampin' Up! product(s) of your choice from me! Get your tracking form at the top this blog by clicking on Darla Daisy Loyalty Program.  When you have 10 daisies, email me your tracking form and your choice of product!!

~Today's Thought~

Tuesday's Tip - Watermark Technique

Hey there everyone!  How's your day going?  We have beautiful blue skies and 60 degree weather and it is so nice.  I'm loving it!  It's possible it might be snowing next week so I'm going to really enjoy this day! 

I hope this weeks Tuesday's Tip Video inspires you to try something new!

Thanks so much for following my blog and for stopping by today! 

I hope you'll give this technique a try!

If you need any of the supplies Click HERE to shop now!  

Are you are interested in becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator?  

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Here's this month's HOSTESS CODE!

Use this months hostess code to receive this months gift from me

when you place an order of $50 or more (before tax & shipping).

If your order is over $150.00 please DO NOT use the hostess code...it is still a qualifying order but you will get the hostess credit for yourself!

You'll also earn Darla Daisies through my loyalty program!

One daisy for every $50 spent (before tax & shipping)!

When you have 10 Darla Daisies you can choose $40.00 worth of  Stampin' Up! product(s) of your choice from me! Get your tracking form at the top this blog by clicking on Darla Daisy Loyalty Program.  When you have 10 daisies, email me your tracking form and your choice of product!!

~Today's Thought~

"Make-It Monday" Hydrangea Haven

Hey there everyone!  Let's get this day started!  I hope you are all well and anxiously awaiting this weeks "Make-It Monday" video! ENJOY!!

Hydrangea Birthday Card

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Supplies:

·         Stamp Sets – Hydrangea Haven Bundle (156251), Art Gallery Stamp Set (154421)

·         Card Stock – Gorgeous Grape (146987) Whisper White (100730) Pear Pizzaz (131201)

·         Stamp Pads – Highland Heather (147103), Gorgeous Grape (147099), Pear Pizzaz (147104)

·         Misc. – Pastel Pearls (154571), Lovely Labels Pick A Punch (152883)

Measurements:  

·         Gorgeous Grape cardstock                                         4.25 x 11

·         Whisper White cardstock                                            4” x 5.25”

·         Scrap of Whisper White for the punch                            .50”

·         Scrap of Pear Pizzaz punch                                              .75

·         Second piece of Pear Pizzaz for your Leaves

              

Instructions:

1.    Score at 5.25 and fold the Gorgeous Grape Cardstock

2.    Take your Whisper White cardstock and stamp the background of the large Hydrangea with Highland Heather.  I stamped 5 spots on the card.

3.    Take your large Hydrangea flower and stamp just the petals onto the Highland Heather spots with Gorgeous Grape.  Helpful hint, I mounted just the flower onto my block (E) and wiped off any excess ink that might I been on the leaves and stem with my finger. 

4.    With the small leaf, stamp 7 leaves around the card with Pear Pizzaz

5.    With the small flower, stamp this with gorgeous grape around the card to fill in some of the white background spots.  I stamped 5.  With the background flower that matches, stamp with Highland Heather.  To get a different shade stamp once on a scrap piece of paper and then stamp the flower to fill in with color. 

6.    Using the scallop portion of the punch take your .50 Whisper White and punch one end.  Helpful Hint:  Cut this a little shy of .50 so it fits into the slot.

7.    Stamp this with your sentiment, used the Happy Birthday from the Art Gallery Stamp Set with Gorgeous Grape.

8.    Take your strip of Pear Pizzaz and again make sure you cut this a little shy of .75 so it fits into the slot. 

9.    Attach the two punch items into a layer and glue to your card.  Cut off the extra so it matches the edge of your card.

10. Take your small leaf and stamp 2 leaves with the Pear Pizzaz ink onto your Pear Pizzaz cardstock.  Take the leaf outline die and run thru your Cut and Emboss machine, cut out two leaves.  Tuck these behind the punch scallop sentiment to add some interest. 

11.  Take your pearls and put one the label as well as a few on the card, 1 used three.

This makes a quick and easy card and one that works great to make several of at the same time to mail out to your friends and family.

Thanks BUNCHES for stopping by today! 

 I hope your week goes smoothly and that you have a chance to create!

If you need any of the supplies Click HERE to shop now!  

Are you are interested in becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator?  

Click HERE to join my team!

Here's this month's HOSTESS CODE!

Use this months hostess code to receive this months gift from me

when you place an order of $50 or more (before tax & shipping).

If your order is over $150.00 please DO NOT use the hostess code...it is still a qualifying order but you will get the hostess credit for yourself!

You'll also earn Darla Daisies through my loyalty program!

One daisy for every $50 spent (before tax & shipping)!

When you have 10 Darla Daisies you can choose $40.00 worth of  Stampin' Up! product(s) of your choice from me! Get your tracking form at the top this blog by clicking on Darla Daisy Loyalty Program.  When you have 10 daisies, email me your tracking form and your choice of product!!

~Today's Thought~