The Stamp Review Crew: Beautiful You Edition

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Stamp Review Crew BannerIt’s time for another round of inspiration from The Stamp Review Crew. If this is your very first visit to one of our hops, we are a group of international Stampin’ Up! demonstrators whose mission is to do a blog hop on the first and third Mondays of each month. Our hops are unique because each of us features the same stamp set used in a variety of ways. This week we are featuring the Beautiful You stamp set. I am #12 on the hop. You may have just left Stop #11, Yapha Mason!  I absolutely adore Yapha and her work.  After visiting me, you will continue to Stop #13, Holly Stene.  You will love what she has in store for us!  Enjoy today’s hop!

Beautiful You

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One of the endearing things about Beautiful You is not only the classic, somewhat retro line drawings, but also the fabulous sentiments.  As someone who taught young women to go forth and follow their dreams, I was compelled to purchase this set.  I will admit, I really had a difficult time coming up with a novel idea for this set, so instead I concentrated on the messages of the sentiments.  LAUGH out loud. LOVE deeply.  BE the ONE who stands out in a gray cookie cutter world.   LIVE with passion and lead the way!

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This card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ tall when folded.

The first thing I did was to create a two masks by stamping onto scratch paper.  I coated this with Multipurpose Adhesive and allowed the glue to dry in order to create a repositionable bond.

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Turning my attention to the card, I stamped the girls in the order shown.

The Stamp Review Crew: Beautiful You#1 and #2 were masked, while #3 and #4 were stamped.  #3 and #4 were masked while #5 as stamped. All images were stamped in Basic Black Archival ink and colored using Aqua Painters and inks.

The Stamp Review Crew: Beautiful YouPowder Pink graces the legs and neck, while Smoky Slate and Real Red were used for dresses and umbrellas. Soft Sky was used to outline everything.

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The sentiment was selectively inked using markers, and punched out with the Classic Label Punch. Notice how it covers the smudged scribbles under the feet of girl #3.  Wink! Wink!

Here is another Beautiful You card I created using one of the other images in this set:

The Stamp Review Crew Beautiful You

You can read more about this card HERE.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card made with the Beautiful You set.  Won’t you let me know in your  comment today?  Of course, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Now hop along to Stop #13, the incredible Holly Stene, to see what she has in store for you!  If you get lost along the way, you can find a list of all the hoppers at The Stamp Review Crew.

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Let the Sales Begin

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Check out the latest sales and offers from Stampin’ Up!
Let the Sales BeginLet’s face it – Who doesn’t love Designer Series Paper and who doesn’t love an incredible Sale.  Back by popular demand is Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Paper Sale.  Buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper and get one FREE during the month of October! This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual and holiday catalogs, including select Specialty and Designer Series Paper Stacks!

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Here are the product numbers, in list form:

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Hey, Paper Pumpkin Fans – to give you more of what you love, during October and November Stampin’ Up! is offering two straight months of perfectly coordinated Christmas cardmaking and gifting projects.  Two coordinating kits means you will have everything you need to complete unique holiday cards and gifts,  getting that handmade holiday touch without the fuss.

  • Remember, the October and November kits coordinate but they also stand alone. You DO NOT need both kits to create a complete project.
  • To receive October’s kit, you must subscribe at paperpumpkin.com by 11:50 PM (MT) on October 10.
  • To receive November’s kit,  you must subscribe at paperpumpkin.com by 11:50 PM (MT) on November 10.

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FREE!  Use my exclusive Host Code for October and get a FREE gift with a $50 purchase.  You won’t want to miss out on FREE Striped Treat Bags from me!

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To qualify, place a $50 or more product order (total before shipping and tax) through me using the host code above by October 31st (11:50 p.m. Mountain).

ORDERS OF $150 OR MORE (before shipping and tax) should not add the code and will automatically earn the Striped Treat Bags.

The Treat Bags will arrive separately from your order in mid-November or sooner.

As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me! Until next time…

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Painted Harvest Mini Treat Bag

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Painted Harvest Mini Treat Bag

I LOVE giving holiday meals that little extra something special, don’t you?  If fun mini bags like this one can make even plastic dinnerware look extra special, just think how awesome your holiday finest will look tucked into these cuties!  They are a snap to create, and can be decorated all the way from simple to elaborate.  Because I only needed to make six for a club gathering, I pulled out all the stops, adding mini sequins, wooden elements, and a “pop” of Berry Burst color.  If you are ready to give these a try, just follow my quick and easy instructions.

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Stamps and Papers and Inks … Oh, My!

Stamps: Painted Harvest Bundle

Paper: Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper (6-1/8” x 6-1/8”, 3-1/4” x 6”, 2” x 5”, 5/8” x 3-1/2”), Vanilla Cardstock (3/4” x 3-1/2”)

Ink: Early Espresso

Other:  Big Shot,  Mini Treat Bag Thinlits,  Banner Triple Punch,  Paper Snips,  Touches of Nature Elements, Gold Binder Clip, Gold Mini Sequin Trim,  ¼” Copper Trim, Berry Burst 5/8” Crinkled Seam Binding, Jute Twine, SNAIL Permanent Adhesive, Tear and Tape Adhesive,  Mini Glue Dots, Fine Tip Glue Pen

Instructions
  1. Create the Treat Sack from Designer Series Paper. Assemble with Tear and Tape Adhesive.
  2. Punch one end of the 2” strip of Designer Paper with the Triple Banner Punch. Position and adhere to the front of the sack, wrapping the excess paper around the back.
  3. Create a “V” in one end of the 5/8” Designer Paper strip and adhere just the end.
  4. Stamp the sentiment, create a “V”, and once again adhere just the end.
  5. Spread out Copper Trim. Attach under the sentiment and smaller strip.
  6. Embellish with a Library Clip.
  7. Create a Berry Burst bow. Add a loop of sequins behind it with glue dots, and adhere.
  8. Knot a snippet of Jute Twine to the Library Clip, and unravel the ends.

And if you would like to thank your guests for their friendship, notice how today’s mini bag coordinates with the Painted Harvest Thank You card from this post.

A Painted Harvest Mini Treat Bag

I hope you enjoyed today’s post. I’ll be back soon with more goodies for you, including a Christmas Card and a Beautiful You card.  And always remember – if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Until next time…

Coming Soon: Watch for details about sales and specials beginning October 1st, including our annual designer series paper sale and a World Card Making Week sale on select items.

Check out my retired goodies! Purchase $35 worth of retired items from my list, between September 27 – September 30th,  and receive 10% off (before postage)!  Click HERE!
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