Ink & Inspiration Design Team Blog Hop - January, 2022

 

We are a group of Stampin' Up Demonstrators from around the world and our goal is to inspire you to make and send cards to family and friends.

We're trying something new, and we hope you'll enjoy the variety. Designers can use the image or the color challenge or both as our inspiration for creating our cards or projects. Here is this month's image and color challenge.

The image reminds me of a very special lake in the high Sierra's where my husband proposed to me after a 10-day backpacking trip more than 40 years ago. There were no waterfalls, but a beautiful lake surrounded by oak trees. It was magical and we still remember our trip with fond memories. 

When designing my card, I immediately thought of making an Anniversary Card with the Love & Happiness Bundle on page 11 of the January- June Mini Catalog. This new bundle includes the Love & Happiness Stamp set that has a variety of wonderful sentiments for weddings, anniversaries, congratulations, and just letting someone know they are special! The bundle also contains matching dies as well as a Bouquet of Love Embossing Folder. I love that Stampin' Up has been producing bundles that include Embossing Folders and this one is awesome!

Here is my Book Fold Card. I used Fresh Freesia and Basic White cardstock with Fresh Freesia ink and Open Weave Ribbon as well as some 2021-2022 In Color Jewels. 

Measurements - Imperial and Metric

Card Base – Fresh Freesia: 4.25” x 11.0”, scored at 4.25” and 5.5” OR 10.5 cm x 29.7 cm. scored at 10.5 cm and 14.9 cm

 Layer 1 – Basic White: 4.0” x 4.0” OR 10.0 cm x 10.0 cm

 Inside – Basic White: 4.0” x 4.0" OR 10.0 cm x 10.0 cm

To Make the Card

• Cut all the cardstock and designer series papers using the measurements above.
• Use a bone folder to make crisp folds along both score lines.
• Attach the two pieces of the Fresh Freesia card base together between the two score lines using your favorite adhesive. This makes the “book” end of the card.
•  Use the Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon around the “book” end of the card and tie a bow.
• Use the Bouquet of Love Embossing Folder and the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine to emboss a piece of Basic White cardstock.
• Attach the embossed Basic White cardstock to the Fresh Freesia card base using your favorite adhesive.
• Add three of the 2021-2023 In Color Jewels to either side of the sentiment.
• Stamp “Happy Anniversary My Love” from the Love & Happiness Stamp set onto Basic White cardstock using Fresh Freesia ink.
•  Attach the Basic White cardstock to the inside of the card using your favorite adhesive.

If you like my card, please sign up for my NEWSLETTER and you'll get announcements, special offers, and free tutorials emailed to you twice a month.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog - Sea Ranch Creations today! Please be sure to 'hop' to the other demonstrator's links so you can see all of their amazing designs. We hope they will provide you with inspiration for your card making.

Happy Stamping!

Susan

Blog Hop

Which Thank You Card?

 

Which Thank You Card Do You Like Best?  Please comment below to tell me which one is your favorite - A or B or C or D.

One of these cards with matching envelopes could be on it's way to you in the mail when you place an ORDER with me using my Host Code WPTP46YR.

I made these Thank You Cards using the Amazing Thanks Dies found on page 40 of the Jan-June Mini Catalog. These dies allow you to make words using a bold background die as well as a more detailed die to make a sentiment with impact. The words include Thanks, You, Are, and Amazing. This is a must have to make impressive sentiments for your cards.  

I also used the Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series paper which is a FREE Sale-A-Bration Gift when you purchase $50 or more. This paper pack contains four 6x6 sheets of 12 double-sided Designer Series papers for a total of 48 sheets. Sale-A-Brations will last till Feb 28th, but these papers have been very popular so get your FREE paper pack today.

Happy Stamping!

Susan

Creativity Abounds Design Team Blog Hop - January 2022

 

Welcome to our Creativity Abounds January Blog Hop!  We are a group of Stampin' Up Demonstrators from across the world that create two projects a month with the goal of inspiring you to make cards.

Here are my awesome Design Team Members ....

The Design Team is featuring the Artfully Composed Suite for our monthly Tutorial and Blog Hop. We're also offering a Stamp Camp using this suite (see details below). The Artfully Composed Suite includes the Artfully Layered Bundle (stamp set and dies), Artfully Composed Designer Series paper, Faux Sea Glass Shapes, Vellum Layering Designs, and White Frayed Ribbon. 

I designed a Fun Fold card for today's Blog Hop. I used Evening Evergreen cardstock for the base card and two of the beautiful pieces of the Artfully Composed Designer Series paper. I made leaves using the stamps and ink, cut out the leaves with the dies, and added the Thank You sentiment. Then I embellished the card with the White Frayed Ribbon as well as the awesome Faux Sea Glass Shapes. 

 

Join the Artfully Composed Stamp Camp and you'll get all the information for recreating my card. I'll be going "Live" in the exclusive Artfully Composed Stamp Camp Facebook Group on Saturday, January 29th at 10am PST.

More Info About the Stamp Camp

We're offering an incredible Stamp Camp featuring the Artfully Composed Suite. We'll be offering a total of 12 card kits consisting of detailed instructions and videos to make the cards or projects created by each team member. In addition, we'll each provide a bonus card or project during the Facebook Lives on Jan 28th and 29th. That's a total of 24 cards or projects! 

Don't worry if you can't be available both of those days as everything will be recorded and you'll have unlimited access to the exclusive Facebook Group.

The White Frayed Ribbon for the Artfully Composed Suite is not available at this time, but anyone who orders the other components of the Suite from me will receive the Ribbon needed to make the card kits.

Please ORDER the supplies listed below and use my Host Code WPTP46YR   to participate in the Artfully Composed Stamp Camp.

Thank you for visiting my Blog - Sea Ranch Creations - today! Please follow the links to see other cards or projects created by our amazing team.

Happy Stamping!

Susan 

Blog Hop

Product List

Artfully Layered Bundle (English)

[157761]

$53.00

Artfully Composed 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[157750]

$11.50

Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs

[157764]

$10.00

Faux Sea Glass Shapes

[158139]

$8.00

Add All to Cart

Love & Happiness Card Class

 

I’m so excited to start a new series of card classes and I hope you’ll be able to join me for some creative crafting and chatting. Our first card class this year will be on Tuesday, Jan 25th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm via zoom.

I’ll be using the versatile Love and Happiness Bundle on pg 11 of the Jan-June Mini Catalog to design 4 awesome cards. This new bundle includes a lovely stamp set, an awesome heart-shaped embossing folder with delicate flowers, and a set of accompanying dies to make special cards for family and friends. You can use this bundle to make Wedding, Anniversary, or Valentine’s Day cards or to just let someone know they are special.

RSVP Deadline: Please RSVP by January 19th, so I can get all the materials prepared and mailed to you.

Class Options:

Option 1: $30 (Card Kits, Tutorials, and Shipping) OR $25 if you live nearby. You purchase the card kits and tutorials for the cards. The card kits will be mailed to your home, and I'll send you information to participate in the zoom class where we can talk and make our cards together. It will almost be like we are in-person making our cards and chatting. I've had to add $5 for mailing due to the increase in shipping costs.

Option 2: $20 (Tutorials). If you want to use up some of your own paper and use your own stamps, just pay for the tutorials with photos and the measurements to make each card. I will also email you the information so you can participate in the zoom class.

Option 3: $12 (Join the Sea Ranch Creations Tutorial Membership). You join a monthly membership and each month you select the Tutorial of Your Choice for just $12. Three Stampin' Up Demonstrators contribute to making the tutorial bundles each month, so you'll always have a good selection to choose from. Each tutorial focuses on 1 Stampin' Up Bundle and we design 4 specialty cards that include fun folds, new techniques, or a WOW card. Email me at ses@aquarius.family for more information on how to join this monthly membership.

You can pay using PayPal (use ses@aquarius.family), Venmo (use SeaRanchCreations), or mail me a check. You'll need to email me at ses@aquarius.family for my address.

I hope you can join us for the Love & Happiness Card Class!

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

 

Today is a holiday to remember and reflect on the many accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a great leader who peacefully demonstrated for the Rights For All. As I reflect on his remarkable contributions, three of his quotes come to mind that I believe are as relevant today as they were when he was alive.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
 
“I have decided to stick to love...Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
 
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

Please take a moment to reflect on these quotes or select your own favorite quotes.

We each need to do our part to ensure that our actions are based in love and compassion to others instead of prejudice and hate. Together we can make a difference and ensure that All People Have Equal Rights.

Get FREE SHIPPING on ALL ORDERS before 8pm TONIGHT!

I’m offering Free Shipping on all orders emailed to me before 8pm Tonight (Jan 17th). I’ll place and pay for the order so I can pay for the shipping. It will be mailed to you, and you can pay for the product and tax by PayPal or check. Please email me your order at ses@aquarius.family before 8pm tonight if you want to take advantage of free shipping. I do appreciate your support!

Casually Crafting Blog Hop - January 2022

 

Welcome to the January Casually Crafting Blog Hop! 

The Casually Crafting Design Team is a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world, gathered together to share our passion for creativity with you. Our focus is to bring you inspiration featuring projects that are easy to create while still packing a powerful creative punch. The projects are made with only a few products, making them ideally suited to a beginner or casual crafter. 

This month we are using this sketch as the basis for our card designs.

                              

My card highlights the new Happy Hedgehog Bundle on page 64 of the 2022 Jan-June Mini Catalog. I also used the beautiful and festive Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series paper that is a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift when you purchase $50 of product. 

To Make This Card:

• Fold a 5.5" x 8.5" Mint Macaron cardstock and scored at 4.25". This is your base card.
• Use a Bone Folder to make a crisp fold along the score line.
• Cut a 4.0" x 5.25" piece of Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series paper and attach it the center of the base card.
• Cut a 1.75" x 5.25" strip of Mint Macaron cardstock and attach to the upper portion of the Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series paper.
• Stamp the hedgehog and bird stamps from the Happy Hedgehog Stamp set onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Cinnamon Cider ink.
• Use the Hedgehog Builder Punch to punch out the Hedgehog.
• Use Paper Snips to fussy cut out the bird.
• Use Stampin' Markers to color the bird, flower, and hedgehog's eye.
• Attach the hedgehog and bird to the Mint Macaron cardstock strip using dimensionals.
• Stamp the " finding a friend is the best discovery of all" from the Happy Hedgehog Stamp set onto Basic White cardstock using Cinnamon Cider cardstock.
• Punch out the sentiment with the Tailored Tag Punch.
• Attach the sentiment to the Mint Macaron cardstock strip using dimensionals.
• Tie a bow using the Mint Macaron Ribbon and attach it to the bottom of the sentiment using glue dots.
• Add a 4.0" x 5.25" Basic White cardstock to the inside of the card using your favorite adhesive.
• Add a 0.75" x 5.25" strip of Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series paper onto the Basic White cardstock using your favorite adhesive.
• Add rhinestones to the eyes of the hedgehog and bird.

Thank you for visiting my blog - Sea Ranch Creations today. Please visit the other links to see some amazing projects.

Happy Stamping!

Susan

Come Join Our Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp!

Our Creativity Abounds Design Team has created 12 amazing cards/projects using the Artfully Composed Suite from the Jan-June Mini Catalog (see pages 32-34). We will provide you with card kits and tutorials (pdf and video). During the Samp Camp we will share 12 additional cards/projects during live presentations in an exclusive Facebook Group. Don't worry if you can't make all of the sessions as everything will be recorded, and you'll have unlimited access to the videos through the Facebook Group.

To Sign Up: ORDER the Artfully Composed Suite for $90 using my Host Code WPTP46YR.

Join the Facebook Group: Once you order the products, I'll invite you to the Facebook Group and email you more specific information. I'll also send you the 12 card kits that will be used during the Stamp Camp.

Please email me at ses@aquarius.family if you have any questions.

Product List

Happy Hedgehogs Bundle

[157985]

$32.25

Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158126]

$0.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

[159231]

$7.75

Tailored Tag Punch

[145667]

$18.00

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad

[153114]

$7.50

Mint Macaron 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Textile Ribbon

[149480]

$7.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Add All to Cart

Save The Date - Jan11, 2022 Catalog Launch

Join me on Zoom on January 11th from 7 to 9 pm. I'll be going through the new catalogs pointing out some key features, showing stamp sets, dies, embossing folders, designer series papers, and embellishments. 

I'll also show some cards that I've created with the new products from both the January-June Mini Catalog and SALE-A-BRATIONS Booklet.

Everyone who attends the Event will receive a Special Gift from me.

Join Zoom Meeting Information

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84622509742

Meeting ID: 846 2250 9742

Passcode: 123

Please let me know if you have any questions at ses@aquarius.family.

Susan

Got the 2022 Jan-June Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Booklet?

Do you need the 2022 Jan-June Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Booklet?

The new catalog has so many amazing stamp sets, designer series papers, punches, embossing folders, and embellishment! 

For every $50 or $100 ORDER you place with me you will receive a FREE Gift from the Sale-A-Bration Booklet from Stampin' Up! and FREE Tutorial Set from Me.

To download a PDF

    CLICK  for Jan-June Mini Catalog

     CLICK for Sale-A-Bration Booklet

If you want a paper copy of both catalogs, leave a comment below or email me at ses@aquarius.family to get you copies!

Happy Stamping!

Susan