I had three friends join me to watch the Making A Difference for Ukraine demonstration on Friday, April 1. We enjoyed seeing the cards the Stampin' Up!™ employees presented and listening to them banter as they worked. Of course, we did some laughing and talking too! You can watch a recording of the presentation yourself if you sign on to Facebook and go to Sara's page at Sara Douglass, Stampin' Up! CEO. Just scroll down a bit in the posts and you'll see the recording.
I donated the fee I would have normally charged for the cards my ladies made. Each of the ladies gave me a little extra to donate as well and I rounded up so that we donated $75. Overall, Stampin' Up!™ has raised around $15,000 for the people in Ukraine through Lifting Hands International (https://www.liftinghandsinternational.org/) the last time I checked.
Everyone who attended got to make one of each of these cards. All the cards had a blue and yellow color scheme in support of Ukraine.
I got the idea for this first, super easy card from one I saw online somewhere.
Uses Amazing Silhouettes Cling Stamp Set plus Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pacific Point Cardstock, Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Playing With Patterns Resin Dots, Clear Block D, Grid Paper, Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy, Take Your Pick, Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip, Paper Trimmer, Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Amazing Thanks Dies, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive Sheets, and Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen.
Here is a link to the directions for the Amazing Silhouettes Bright Butterfly Thanks card.
This next card combines some retiring colors with the fun windmill dies in the Windmill Fields Dies. The sails on the windmill even spin!
Uses Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set plus So Saffron Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Cinnamon Cider Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad, Heart & Home 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, 3/8" Denim Ribbon, Round & Square Brads, Clear Block G, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Take Your Pick, Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Windmill Fields Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive Sheets, and Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen.
Here is a link to the directions for the Art Gallery Delft Windmill Birthday card.
I participated in OnTour 2022, an online training event, with Stampin' Up!™ on Saturday afternoon. One of the perks of participating in the training was getting an early copy of the new catalog which my customers got to see during this class and a new stamp set from the upcoming catalog. I got the Bottled Happiness Set and we used it on this next card.
Uses Bottled Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Bermuda Bay Cardstock, Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad, Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack, Bumblebee Trinkets, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Clear Block H, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, and Mini Glue Dots.
Here is a link to the directions for the Bottled Happiness Message Bouquet card.
The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine so the Celebrate Sunflowers Set is a perfect one for making cards in support of the country.
Uses Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set plus Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Bumblebee Cardstock, Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Very Vanilla 3/8" Scalloped Lace Trim, 2021-2023 In Color Jewels, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Grid Paper, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, Sunflowers Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, and Stampin' Seal.
Here is a link to the directions for the Celebrate Sunflowers Simple Sunflower Celebration card.
I love turning the ladybug into a bee by using yellow and black stripes on the punched out bee. The bee's top wings have some shimmer from Wink Of Stella.
Uses Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set plus So Saffron Cardstock, So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Subtles Stampin' Write Marker Assortment, Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, All Together 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Vellum 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock, Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon, Matte Black Dots, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Ladybug Builder Punch, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Peony Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, and Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen.
Here is a link to the directions for the Hello Ladybug Bee Wish card.
My nephew just signed up to go into the Navy after he graduates from high school in a couple of months. We are very proud of him. I made this card for my customers to make in class, but I'll be sending my sample to my nephew.
Uses Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set plus Night Of Navy Cardstock, Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, New Horizons 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Bark 3D Embossing Folder, Smooth Sailing Dies, Stitched Triangles Dies, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, and Stampin' Seal.
Here is a link to the directions for the Sailing Home Sailboat Triangles card.
Here's a picture of the cards that were created by Stampin' Up!™ employees during the official online presentation.
While my customers were here, I was able to recreate my own version of two of the cards and let them make them as well if they wished. I had to substitute stamp sets and accessories sometimes since I actually don't own everything! Here are the two cards I created after being inspired by some of the cards shown in the presentation.
I didn't have the stamp sets that Sara used on her card, so I substituted the Garden Wishes Set and changed the layout just a bit.
Uses Garden Wishes Cling Stamp Set plus Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pacific Point Cardstock, Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Sunflowers Dies, Stampin' Seal, and Adhesive Sheets.
Here is a link to the directions for the Garden Wishes Simple Sunflower card.
I kind of mixed up a couple of the cards that Stampin' Up!™ showed while making this next card which actually doesn't use any stamping, but I like the way it turned out! I did have to use a different designer paper as well and it isn't quite blue and yellow, but it was as close as I could get with the designer papers I have.
Uses Basic White Cardstock, Pale Papaya Cardstock, You're A Peach 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Vellum 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Playful Alphabet Dies, Stampin' Seal, and Foam Adhesive Sheets.
Here is a link to the directions for the Playful Alphabet Dies Torn Paper Hugs card.
Finally, I recreated the rest of the cards shown in the demonstration just for fun!
I mixed up a couple of the cards again while making this no stamping card, but I loved the way it worked out too. I didn't have any good solid flower dies to use, so I substituted the Stitched Stars Dies instead. I couldn't decide which color cardstock to use for the sentiment die cut and then my customer, Robin, suggested gold foil! Brilliant idea, Robin! It's hard to tell in the scan, but the "you matter" is a nice, shiny gold!
Uses Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Pacific Point Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Brushed Metallic 12" x 12" Cardstock, Take Your Pick, Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stitched Stars Dies, Here For You Dies, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive Sheets, and Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen.
Here is a link to the directions for the Stitched Stars You Matter card.
Another no stamping card that I created as an Easter card. I used a few different items than in the card they created, but the inspiration was there!
Uses Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Blending Brushes, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder, Floral Heart Dies, Word Wishes Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal, and Adhesive Sheets.
Here is a link to the directions for the Word Wishes Dies Easter card.
I had to substitute different designer paper for this card and I used a different stamp set for the sentiment as well. I'm sending this card out to the ladies who attended the event to thank them for coming and donating.
Uses Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set plus Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pacific Point Cardstock, Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Blending Brushes, All Together 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Playing With Patterns Resin Dots, Clear Block G, Grid Paper, Heart Punch Pack, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal, Silicone Craft Sheet, and Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen.
Here is a link to the directions for the Peaceful Moments Heart Thank You card.
Finally, I recreated their Rainbow Of Happiness card adding a few more rows to the rainbow and changing the sentiment. I'm sending this card out to our younger son's boyfriend to congratulate him on his promotion at work.
Uses Rainbow Of Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pacific Point Cardstock, Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Clear Block E, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Playful Alphabet Dies, Stampin' Seal, and Foam Adhesive Sheets.
Here is a link to the directions for the Rainbow Of Happiness Happy Rainbow card.
Items highlighted in purple are retiring and are only available while supplies last. Sadly, the Sailing Home Set is already sold out and can no longer be ordered.
The Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon and Brushed Metallic 12" x 12" Cardstock are carrying over from a previous Mini Catalog and will be available in the new annual catalog. They are available now as well as write-in items.
The Here For You Dies and All Together 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper are available as part of the All Together Collection through May 2 or while supplies last.
The Bottled Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set will be available in the new annual catalog effective May 3, 2022.
You can place an online order for the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code AADABPHH when you place your order to help out my April Club Host, Linda Baskette. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me. Thanks.
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