August Cards@Home Kit; The new Holiday Mini is live in the new SU Online store!

As summer goes on and we continue to stay Sheltered-in-Place, I think one of the very best ways to spend our time indoors is to stamp/create cards and send them to others, of course! Here are some ideas to get you going and also provide you with creative card-making therapy. 

The top left card is a simple design to re-create again and again.  Just use one of the Friendly Silhouettes border dies to set off a favorite printed Designer Paper, add a focal point in front, maybe some words and a bit of ribbon, and you're done!   The wide white lower part of the die cut is also embossed with a floral pattern to add texture, and a coordinating stamp inside the card to carry the theme makes it even more special. For this card, you can choose other die cut words such as happy, friend, sympathy, wishes, birthday, or hooray from the Well-Written Framelits die set, just let me know when you reply

The next card uses the ever-gorgeous Peony Dies, which are unbelievably dimensional and realistic, yet so simple to assemble.  Die cut the four parts to the flower, do a bit of sponging for dimension, then just glue together.  I'll include a few hints in the assembly instructions when you order the kit, but it's really very easy and a must if you like flower cards.  I can imagine using this for many, many future cards and occasions.  Wouldn't some subtle printed Designer papers or embossing make the flower even more interesting?!  Because the previous card already had soft pink tones, I decided to try making a Purple Posey peony as shown and changed the ribbon to match.  If you'd prefer this color in your kit instead of the Petal Pink, let me know. 

If you have been noticing card trends these last few months, "slimline" cards keep popping up. These are long rectangular cards that measure about 3 1/2" x 8 1/2", can be used vertically or horizontally, and will fit into a standard legal envelope.  I decided to try this out, and it is a fun variation from our normal A2/quarter sheet size.  It worked out very well for the "hippo birthday 2 ewe" card since I could put all of my elements along the front.  While of course very cute for kids, I think many adults would get a laugh out of this "punny" card on their special day!

The last card uses the new Happy dies to make a really unique top flap that is cut through all the layers to the inside for a perfect "bridge" effect.  Full of shiny glitz, it's perfect when you want to give someone a WOW for their day. No coloring is needed, since the shiny copper and silver foil accents of the paper do all the work. If you get the So Much Happy stamp set, you'll see that there are many word options to stamp that go along with the HAPPY die cut or stamped word. 

Deadline Date to order this Kit: Sunday, Aug 23. 

Cost = $15 if you pick up, + $2 for shipping per kit if mailed to you. 

 

This Card Kit* can be FREE with a minimum $45 order when you use the current Host Code: WUQBGK2Q , or if you have a previous Class Credit.  When ordering, be sure to use your Bonus Coupon Codes earned in July before Aug. 31!

(Note: if your order exceeds $150, do not use a Host Code, as you can keep the Host Rewards and still earn a Class Credit for a future class or get this month's Kit for FREE!)

(*Since I cannot stamp images for unassembled cards per copyright laws, you will receive blank white cardstock where I have stamped the samples.  If you don't have your own supplies to fill in the spaces, you can order the same stamps I used or save your blanks for the next time we meet if you want to complete the card exactly as shown.) 

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions. 

Be sure to check out the new Holiday Mini Catalog in the brand new Stampin' Up Online store! Bigger product photos, and new ways to see the bundles and coordination of products!  (More details in the next post.)

Bonus Days ending Monday, Aug. 3

There are only a few days left to take advantage of Bonus Days, when you can earn a $5 Bonus Coupon from Stampin' Up for every $50 you order, no limit!  Be sure to get your orders in by 8/3, save the email sent to you with your Coupon code(s), and then use it to order the new Holiday Mini Catalog Items starting Aug. 4th at a nice discount!  Use the current Host Code WUQBGK2Q to earn a free Card Kit/Stamp Class or set of hand-stamped cards!

Note that the site will be down for awhile for the new online store:

Ocean Themed Sentiments

As I'm finishing up the Oceans/Whale Done Card Kit for this month, I was thinking that there are so many fish/ocean themed words and phrases that can be used with these cards.  Here are only a few of them for you, there are a LOT more if you just Google "fish puns" online.  I hope this spurs you on to more creativity with these fun stamps! Best fishes!

Ocean/Sea phrases:

Make a splash!

Make some waves! 

Waving hello

Waves of appreciation

Happiness comes in waves

(Hope to) sea you soon

“Seas” the day!

I “sea” it’s your birthday!

Wild and free, just like the sea

“Sea” treasure in the simple things

Did you “sea” what I did there? I’m “shore” you did

I need vitamin sea

An ocean breeze puts me at ease

Wishing/Sending an ocean of happiness/love/joy

Hope your day is “swell”

I’m deeply in love with you

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

Go with the flow

Floating by to say hello

Hello chum!

Thank you for all your kelp

Just keep swimming

You’re amazing, that’s for shore

With a sea creature:

octopus 

Need a hand?  I’m here for you

You deserve a hand!

You octopi my thoughts

whale

Whale done!

I whale always love you

Whale of a time

Get whale soon

I think you’re s’whale!

You whaled it!

Thanks a ton!

turtle

We shell get together soon

You “turtley” rock!

It’s your day, let’s shellabrate

Snappy birthday to you!

fish

Best/birthday fishes!

I love every fin about you

You are fintastic!

I fish you were here

Jump for joy

We’re flippin’ over you

starfish

You’re a star!

Mermaid kisses and starfish wishes

crab

Pinch of love for you

I’ll be there in a pinch

Hope your day is crabulous

Have a crabulous day

Oh crab, happy belated!

Sorry I was crabby

Snappy birthday to you!

shrimp

You are “shrimply” the best!

manta ray

I’m here for you no “manta” what

What’s the manta?

shark

You are “jawsome”

Jaws the two of us

oyster

The world is your oyster

You’re the pearl of the sea

You’re a treasure

dolphin/porpoise

Picked you on porpoise

sea gulls

Hey, gullfriend!

July 19th Deadline coming up

If you are thinking about ordering this month's Ocean Card and Tags kit featuring the very cool Whale Done stamps and Whale of a Time  Designer pattern papers, please note that the July 19 Deadline is coming up very soon.  Once the many different dies and embossing folders go  back to their normal places in my craft room and I'm out of paper, I won't be making up these kits any more so be sure to let me know before then. Check the past blog post for more details. 

If you will be ordering $50 or more this month with the current Host Code SPTRZC62, you will not only get the kit for half off and but also an email for $5.00 off per each $50 spent to apply to any order next month from SU.  Be sure you save that Bonus Days coupon code, as it can't be resent or retrieved by anyone.   

Hope you are all doing well and able to stay safe.  

Bonus Days; are you having a Whale of a Time (Kit)?

Bonus Days are here, a great way to get more bang for your Stampin; Up buck!  For every $50 you spend in July through August 3, 2020 (before shipping and tax), you will earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used 4–31 August 2020!  

• There is no limit to how many Codes you can earn, and you can redeem them all at once next month if you wish.
• This code will be sent to your email once only, so don't lose it as neither SU or I will be able to replace it.  Save it to spend on anything in the catalog August 4-31.
• Please use the current Host Code SPTRZC62 when ordering to earn credit towards a FREE/Discounted Card Kit or Stamp Class.  (But if you're ordering over $150, don't use the Code and just enjoy the Host Rewards for yourself. I'll still give you a Class Credit.)
• If you only have a small order next month to use your code, I can include it with my monthly Class Order to save on your shipping charges.  Contact me for details.

    

If you plan to order the July Ocean Cards and Tags Kit, please contact me soon so that I can order enough paper and supplies to fulfill everyone's requests.  Also, if you would like to split a package of the Whale of a Time Designer Paper, I have someone else who is interested in sharing the cost with you. (See the previous post for more pictures and details.)