ICS Blog Hop Punch Me Out

 

Hello friends and welcome to our July Inspire, Create, & Share Blog Hop!  Our theme is "Punch Me Out" to feature fun ways to use our Stampin' Up! punches.

Layering different punches is one of my go-to design elements.  My card shows that the Story Label punch is a super option to frame behind the Tailored Tag label punch.  The designs of each shape are striking and add textural interest.

I love layered punches! This card was quick and fun to make.  The background stamp images are from the Verdant Garden stamp set, and the sentiment is from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set.  My project supplies are listed at the end of this post so you can make this at home!

Join me now to visit Lisa and her punch project, click the Next button below:

I am so EXCITED for this July Paper Pumpkin kit - it features cards that coordinate with 3 suites from our new Annual catalog:

Woven Threads suite

Come Sail Away suite

Garden Lane suite

1. Buy a pre-paid subscription here of 3/6/12 months and earn Bonus Days coupons.

2. Subscribe here and pay month to month.

Your account must be set up by July 10th to receive this amazing July kit!

BONUS DAYS ARE BACK!

For every $50 you spend before July 31 (before shipping and tax) earns a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used August 1–31.  It's like FREE shipping!

An email address is required to participate; Bonus Days coupon codes can be delivered only via email.

If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.

THE PROMOTION SO NICE, WE NAMED IT TWICE!

From July 1 until August 31, new demonstrators will receive an additional $30US to put toward bonus products in your Starter Kit. THEN, you will receive a $10 coupon code the following month.

Please check out my Join the Team page here.

• The bonus at initial sign up allows demonstrators to pick $30  more than usual. You will pay $99 to sign up and choose $155 worth of Stampin’ Up! products in your Starter Kit.

• Coupon codes will be sent between the fifth and seventh business day of the following month the new demonstrator signs up.

• The email address listed in a new demonstrator’s profile will be used to send the $10 coupon code.

• Coupon codes may be redeemed only once.

• Coupon codes expire October 31, 2019; after this date, they will no longer be valid.

Please contact me with any questions.  If you don't have a demonstrator, then I am happy to help you get started with an order.  My online store is open 24 hours at http://bit.ly/shopwithJaney 

All orders over $35 will receive the July IDEAS tutorial bundle.

Please use my July host code ZXA7BRDY for your online orders until July 30th.  If you order is $150+ then you will earn your own Stampin' Rewards and do not need the host code.  You will also receive the June IDEAS tutorial bundle!  Customers are also welcome to order the IDEAS tutorial bundle without an order or to send as a gift, use the IDEAS button in the right column.

tams# 34843

Product List

Verdant Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set [149460] $16.00	Flourishing Phrases Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151407] $37.00	Story Label Punch [150076] $18.00
Tailored Tag Punch [145667] $18.00	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] $7.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $7.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $8.75	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $7.50	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75

May 2018 Blogging Friends Blog Hop

Hello Stampers! I am thrilled to be joining the Blogging Friends Blog Hop group.  Their blog hop occurs on the first of each month to share fresh stamping inspiration with you.  The theme this month is Fun Folds and I am featuring our Coffee Break designer series paper and Coffee Cafe bundle.

 I had so much fun learning the Twisted Gate Fold card technique.  I love our Coffee Break designer series paper, it has so many interesting geometric designs in a soothing color palette.   This suite is one or our Retiring Products so I had to create with it today before pulling it from my shelf.

The rosette is a clever embellishment to connect the card flaps. I used a tutorial by www.mixedupcraft.com on Youtube to learn this technique.   The Simply Scored tool makes it so easy - all my supplies are detailed at the end of this post.

This would be great with a gift card for a coffee loving friend!  I also wanted to make an appropriate envelope for this size and shape of card.  The envelope punch board came to the rescue.

I think the Coffee Break DSP looks great in this fun fold design and it is especially charming with the coordinating envelope.  Don't forget to order the Coffee Cafe bundle and get 10% off before the bundle savings price retires.  The stamps and framelits will return in our next Annual catalog but only as separate products.

You don't want to miss out on the rest of the Blogging Friends Blog Hopping adventure, so, click below to advance directly to Crystals's website.  I know you'll be inspired by her creativity!  Or, click below on any of the names to see what they have created for you.

Janey Backer (you are here)

Crystal Komara

Libby Fens

Mary Blocher

Michelle Clarke

Mary Ann Rossiter

Tammy Gill

Rick Adkins

Nikki Debbie Daigneau

Please contact your demonstrator with any questions.  If you don't have a demonstrator, then I am happy to help you get started with an order and be your demonstrator.  My online store is open 24 hours at http://bit.ly/shopwithJaney

If you place an order of $75-$149.99 by May 28th, with the host code above, you will receive a package of Mini Dimensionals, an appreciation gift from me.

Orders of $150+ do NOT need the host code, will get the free gift, and qualify for Stampin' Rewards.

Monday is usually Team Swap Monday.

Wednesday and Friday/Saturday feature designs made by me.

Thank you for joining me today, please leave a comment to say "Hello" - it makes my day to see your comments!

tams# 22446

Product List

Coffee Café Photopolymer Bundle [145331] $45.75	Coffee Break Designer Series Paper [144155] $11.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00
Simply Scored [122334] $30.00	Envelope Punch Board [133774] $20.00	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $8.00	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203] $8.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50

Technique - Embossing Paste

Hello Stamping friends!  Our technique at club this month was learning about embossing paste application. We made a stunning background for this card design.

 I used the new Shimmery White embossing paste with the Sweet Soiree decorative masks for our class.  There is so much sparkle in this paste, it is really eye catching.

I always use my learning experience to teach my class.  This rose mask was instructive to pay attention to the thickness of the paste. You can see such a difference in the thin vs thick areas on this rose.

Fortunately I make a couple of images each time I am trying something new.  So my other rose turned out better: practice makes for improvement!  I fussy cut around the rose to attach it with dimensionals to this card front.

My tips for embossing paste is to be prepared with a pan or deep container of warm soapy water to insert the mask and palette knives immediately after use.  The paste sets up rapidly and you do not want all that texture permanently adhered to your mask.  The shimmery paste has glittery flecks that will scratch the mask surface but it does not effect the functioning of the mask.

Have you used our embossing paste?  You will really love the look of our embossing paste.  You can make it any color by mixing in a few drops from our ink refills.  It is a quick technique to learn for a very professional and unique texture to your card designs. 

Here is a helpful video tutorial from Stampin' Up! 

We also offer matte white or silver embossing paste.

I am happy to help you get started with an order.  My online store is open 24 hours at http://bit.ly/shopwithJaney

If you place an order of $75-$149.99 before February 26th, with the host code above, you will receive a package of Metallic Doilies, an appreciation gift from me.

Orders of $150+ do NOT need the host code, will get the free gift, and qualify for Stampin' Rewards.

Monday is usually Team Swap Monday.

Wednesday and Friday/Saturday feature designs made by me.

Thank you for joining me today, please leave a comment to say "Hello" - it makes my day to see your comments!

tams# 20368

Product List

Shimmery White Embossing Paste [145645] $9.00	Sweet Soirée Decorative Masks [145643] $4.50	Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141767] $18.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144242] $8.00	Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad [144082] $6.50	Silver 1/8" Ribbon [132137] $5.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00

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