25th Anniversary RemARKable Blog Tour - Best of Butterflies

Welcome to the RemARKable 25 Years with Stampin' Up! Blog Tour!  This month the RemARKables are showcasing April's theme "Best of Butterflies."  You may have arrived here from Jackie Bottomley's blog. Love her projects, she's a super-talented stamper!






Here's the card I made:

I stamped the butterflies with versamark onto vellum card stock, then heat embossed them with black embossing powder.  Then I turned them over and applied Tombow multipurpose glue to the back of each butterfly adhered scraps of brightly colored card stock (Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, and Pacific Point) to the wrong side and set them aside for the glue to dry.  After snipping out the butterflies, I added some accents with my white gel pen.  I created clouds by sponging white craft ink with scallop circles. 

Next up on the RemARKable tour is Tamra Davis.  You can click the image below or go to http://thecardladies.com to see what she has created for you:

Here's a list of all participants in case you want to check back on some of their projects:

Nancy Amato http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Linda Bartolucci http://www.inkstampandscrap.com/
Ingrid Blackburn http://TheCreativeGrove.com

Melissa Bolinger www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley http://jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Susan Carlson http://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com

Tamra Davis http://www.thecardladies.com
Sherri Eddleblute  http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com/
Lynn Embrey  http://www.possibilitiestamperstudio.com/
Becky Evans http:/www.alwayshappystampin.com
Kathy Hamrick  http://www.countryroads.typepad.com/

Crystal Kondo http:www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh http://thestampinhut.typepad.com/
Debbie Lever  http:/www.debbiescreativespot.blogspot.com
Anne Matasci http:www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Robin Merriman  http://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Maria Pane http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com
Andi Potler  http://www.absolutekreations.com
Michele Reynolds http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
Sharon Tisdale  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/coveredbridgesstamper/blog
Janet Wakeland http://wp.me/pHIQD-4P4

 

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Seeing The Possibiities

Stampin' Up! just released two new photopolymer stamp sets:

 Show & Tell 1 - (item 133450 $13.95)

and 

Show & Tell 2 - (item 133481 $13.95)

Seeing the Possibilities Online Class
Our online class- Seeing the Possibilities (item 134532) - provides all the basics you need to make the most of our newest photopolymer stamp offerings: Show & Tell 1 and 2 Stamp Sets. Take this class to discover how quickly and easily you can line up the stamped images for precision placement, achieve just the right ink coverage, combine images together exactly where you want them. The possibilities are endless! Class features the Show & Tell 1 and 2 Stamp Sets, and includes six lessons (Backgrounds, Building, Layering, Versatility, Gift Giving, and Memory Keeping), step-out photos, instructional videos, and instructions and supply lists for 15 projects. Available for download only.

Bundle and Save! Purchase these two new photopolymer stamp sets set along with the Seeing The Possibilities Online class and save 15%.  Choose item 134533 for only $35.95.


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Best of Brides and Babies

 

Item #133482

Happy 25th anniversary to Stampin' Up!  Every month during 2013, they're releasing some all-time-favorites with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp set.  This month we'll be celebrating with the Best of Brides and Babies set! 

While Stampin' Up! is releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, Stampin' Up! is including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set.  Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95!  Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Clarice thought it was snowing this afternoon.  It's sunny and 76 degrees, but she saw the maple flowers blowing down from the trees!

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Artisan Embellishment Class Part Two

Don't forget to check out my previous posts about the Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit - 

available while supplies last, the Retirement Lists, the photopolymer stamp sets.  

Also two promotions are ending on April 30th - 

This and That promotion, and the Sent with Love promotion.

Here is the second set of cards that I created for my Artisan Embellishment Kit class.

This is a Stampin' Mom of Four original.  Kinda sad that Pretty in Pink is retiring. But we'll have Blushing Bride back in the mix!  The sentiment is from the retiring Word Play stamp set.

I saw a similar card posted on Facebook by Rose Ward.  Love fancy cards with no stamping!

I fashioned this card from a sample that Melissa Davies posted on her blog.  I changed the location of the sentiment and the designer series paper.  This sentiment is part of the Word Play stamp set and will be retiring on June 3rd!

This card also originated from Melissa Davies.  All I did was change the designer series paper of the largest flower.  My ladies really enjoyed making this card.  ... The splotches from French Foliage are retiring June 3rd.   However, Feels Good made it into the 2013-2014 Catalog!!!

I'd like to thank Melissa Davies and Rose Ward for their inspirations.  I still have room for one more person in my last Artisan Embellishment card class next Tuesday the 7th at 10 am.  First one who responds gets the seat!


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Artisan Embellishment Class Part One

Don't forget to check out my previous posts about the Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit - 

available while supplies last, the Retirement Lists, the photopolymer stamp sets.  

Also two promotions are ending on April 30th - 

This and That promotion, and the Sent with Love promotion.

I started working on my Artisan Embellishment cards back in December.  At that time I had Valentine's Day on my mind.  February came and went - and along with it several card designs!   So I had to come up a few different ideas for using the Artisan Embellishment Kit.  Here are the first four:

This card idea came from Melissa Davies. I changed the color to Baja Breeze (I am really going to miss that color!) and used a different sentiment.

This is the card that Joanne Travis designed.  In her original, she used the resin flower.  I added the pearl.

This card was originally designed by Patty Bennett.  I think all I change was the paper tags.

This one is a Stampin' Mom of Four original. Friendly Phrases is retiring at the end of May.

I'd like to thank Melissa Davies, Joanne Travis and Patty Bennett for use of their card ideas.  Stay tuned tomorrow for the other four cards :)   ...I still have room for one more person in my last Artisan Embellishment card class next Tuesday the 7th at 10 am.  First one who responds gets the seat!

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New Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit

Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit (item 134542) $12.95

As if that weren't enough, the kit contains a "baker's dozen"! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new! Give it to someone you wouldn't normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library.

Click on this link to see the Stampin' Up! video on this lovely new kit:
http://youtu.be/V6oJ5PNnLC8

Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

Remember that you can add retired items and clearance rack merchandise to your Bloomin' Bouquet kit. click here.

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Upcoming Artisan Embellishment Class - Tuesday, May 7th at 10 am

Happy Sunday, everyone!  The sun is finally shining in northwestern PA.  It's almost a miracle how most people's mood improves with the warmer weather.

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the Belles Lettres Club Spring Bazaar.  They invited several different vendors to this event. My table was positioned in between Anderson's Greenhouse and the Daffin's Chocolate table.  My neighbor Frank Rodgers was also selling his pottery.  What a great place to be! 

I haven't been posting much lately.  One project I've been busy working on is my Artisan Embellishment Kit  class. I'm finally ready to share something with you:

The photo above represents all that I had leftover from the Artisan Embellishment Kit after creating eight cards.  Yes, I could've created something else with all that remained - especially that button.  But for the sake of time - and cost - I had to leave it behind!

I'll be posting photos of this class over the next few days.  I've got two spots open on Tuesday, May 7th at 10 am.  The cost is $25 and includes the Artisan Embellishment Kit along with materials to create eight cards.  Contact me soon if you're able to attend!

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