Lovely Floral Embossed Thank You Card

This stunning NEW embossing folder will be available May 1, 2018. It is part of the "Share What You Love Suite",  "Gotta Have it All Bundle. 

There are 3 different bundles available....

1.  JUST GETTING STARTED BUNDLE $57.00

(Includes the basics to get started stamping. Stamp Set, 2 Inkpads, Cardstock , Clear stamp block and FREE envelopes)

2.  A LITTLE MORE PLEASE BUNDLE $91.50

(Includes 2 stamp sets, very vanilla and the share what you love cardstock packs, Pearlized doilies, inkpad, velvet ribbon, pearls and FREE envelopes and FREE embellishment kit).

3.  GOTTA HAVE IT ALL BUNDLE $127.50

(Includes everything in bundle 2 plus...Lovely Floral Embossing Folder and Share What You Love Designer Series paper... plus FREE exclusive to this bundle only, Statement of my heart Stamp.

For my sample I used the new color Grapefruit Grove cardstock and in the video I used the lovely returning color of Mint Macaron. The Natures Twine I used on the cards will be available in the 4 colors ( Mint Macaron, Blackberry Bliss, Grapefruit Grove and Crumb Cake)  in the NEW Annual Catalog  which comes out June 2, 2018.

I can't wait to share all the lovely new products with you soon.

Measurements and Supplies

8 1/2" X  5 1/2" Thick Whisper White Cardstock

4"  X 5 1/4" Rich Razzleberry Cardstock

3 3/4"  X  5" Whisper White Cardstock

Love What you Do Stamp Set

Lovely Floral Embossing Folder

Natures Twine (about 5" of  Blackberry Bliss, 2 X 5" Crumb Cake)

Rich Razzleberry Ink Pad

Whisper White Envelope

Adhesive of Choice

Some washi tape

Video Tutorial

Product List

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April 2018 Paper Pumpkin Alternative 2

Love these colors together...pool party is a nice soft subtle color and goes wonderful with calypso coral. I made a gate fold card and decorated the inside as well as the envelope. Below is the actual cards as per the kit instructions, how cute are they? I love these adorable 3 X 3 cards and envelopes. 

If you haven't yet subscribed to a monthly Paper Pumpkin Kit there is no better time than now. You can get 2 months of Paper Pumpkin Kits delivered right to your home for 50% off. Use the coupon code SAVEFIFTY0418 at checkout before May 10th. I know you will love it! Invite a friend over to make it with you, make it with your children or grandchildren for lasting memories together. Give it as a gift to that special person who could use some creative therapy, it is relaxing, enjoyable and builds confidence. Everything is included to complete the kit including instructions, a stamp set, ink, embellishments, adhesive and a wonderful project all cut out and ready for you to make. You can purchase your Paper Pumpkin Kit through my website at www.astampingnana.com or click on the Paper Pumpkin Icon over to the right and it will take you where you need to go. Please choose me (Janice Laroche) as your demonstrator if you do not already have one and don't forget to use the code SAVEFIFTY0418 at checkout.

Video Tutorial

Measurements and Supplies:

8 1/2" X 5 1/2" Pool Part Card Stock

     (Score at 2 1/8" turn and score on the opposite side at 2 1/8", this will               give you your gate fold).

3 3/4" X  5" Whisper White Card Stock

2 5/8" X  2 5/8" Whisper White Card Stock

Layering Squares Framelit Dies 

     (2 1/2" Scalloped Square and 2 1/8" square)

Pool Party Inkpad

Scrap of Calypso Coral Card Stock (for sentiment backing)

From April 2018 PP Kit

Lifesaver Embellishment 

Glue dots

Dimensionals

Twine

Small Banner for sentiment

Cut off a 3" X  3" Piece of striped Card Stock (used for box cover in kit)

Open one of the Calypso Coral  3" X  3" cards and cut along score line.

     (Run through big shot with both the scalloped and plain dies, to make            your frame). 

A small scrap of the striped for sentiment backing.

     (Stamp sentiment on white and gold banner, adhere to striped piece and           snip end even with banner. Adhere both to calypso coral scrap and trim         leaving a tiny border all around)

Watch video tutorial for further instructions. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Product List

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April 2018 Paper Pumpkin Alternative

What a beautiful Paper Pumpkin kit once again this month! I love to make alternates though so here ya go. Below is the actual card set per kit instructions, it was just too adorable not to photograph. Copy the code for 50% off 2 months for NEW subscribers only then click on Paper Pumpkin Icon over on right side of blog
If you haven't yet subscribed to Paper Pumpkin, what are you waiting for? For about $20 a month you get a complete kit delivered right to your door, (it's like getting a surprise present once a month) You can make it yourself for some much needed relaxation, invite friends over to share the fun or make with your children or grandchildren and make memories together for a lifetime! Each kit contains everything you will need to complete your project each and every month. Ink, Stamp Set, Adhesive, Cards or whatever project for that month, lots of embellishments etc... There is always lots left over to use on other projects too!
This month I am starting a BYOPP (Bring Your Own Paper Pumpkin) at my house, I can't wait to meet with friends and create these beautiful cards and see what other great ideas we can come up with.

(If you have yet to watch the video, please accept my apologies. I FOUND MY STAMPS! After I took out the calypso coral stampin spot, I put it over on my desk and guess where my missing stamps were???? STUCK TO THE BOTTOM OF MY TRAY OF STAMPIN SPOTS) 

Video Tutorial

Measurements and Supplies

April 2018 Paper Pumpkin Kit (You are my Anchor)

8 1/2" X 5 1/2" Island Indigo Cardstock

Stitched Shapes Framelit Dies (Square 1 5/8")

3 Whisper White Squares (Stitched shapes 1 5/8")

3 Patterned Squares from April 2018 Paper Pumpkin Kit

       (Cut from 3" X 3" Card Bases using square stitched framelit 1 5/8")

1 Large gold rimmed circle from kit.

1 gold trimmed banner

Sentiment of choice from stamps in kit

Island Indigo or Calypso Coral Ink Spots or Inkpads

3 gold hearts from kit (Glue together)

7" Piece of twine from kit

Liguid Glue

Inside Card

3 3/4" X  5" Whisper White Cardstock

2 - 1/4" X 3 3/4" Strips cut from full length of orange card in kit

Liquid Glue

Sentiment of choice from stamps in kit or leave blank to write message in.

Envelope

1 Medium Whisper White Envelope 

Island Indigo or Calypso Coral Inkspots or Inkpads

Large block (Arrange small stamps, Ahoy and heart on block, then stamp on flap of envelope)

Product List

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Glossy Southern Serenade Thank You Card

I am happy this beautiful Southern Serenade stamp set  will be in the new 2018-2019 Annual Catalog, this is fast becoming one of my all time favorite stamp sets. 

Video Tutorial

Measurements 

Southern Serenade Stamp Set

8 1/2" X 5 1/2" Thick Whisper White Cardstock

4" X  5 1/4" Elegant Eggplant Cardstock

4 1/4" X  5 1/2" Glossy White Cardstock 

(will cut down to 3 3/4" X  5" after dragging the inkpad)

6" Pear Pizzazz Shimmer Ribbon

4" X  3" Elegant Eggplant Cardstock

4" X  3" Whisper White Cardstock

Wisteria Wonder Inkpad

Perfect Plum Inkpad

Pear Pizzazz Inkpad

Memento Black Inkpad

Stitched Shapes Framelit Dies (Largest Oval)

Layering Ovals Framelit Dies (Largest Scalloped Oval) 

Wink of Stella Clear glitter Brush

Scrap Paper

Washi Tape

Adhesive

Instructions:

1. Take your glossy cardstock and using some washi tape stick to a scrap piece of paper. Using the wisteria wonder inkpad LIGHTY pull down cardstock, turn and pull down again.

2. Take your whisper white cardstock and the lacy background stamp, ink up with wisteria wonder and stamp of twice on scrap paper then stamp on cardstock. Now ink up  the flower stamp in Memento black and stamp over lace image. Using your clear wink of stella and perfect plum inkpad (squeeze a pool of ink on lid) color flower petals, repeat with pear pizzazz inkpad on leaves.

(Be sure to clean lids after using glitter brush)

3. Still using memento black stamp your Thank You in the lower right on the glossy wisteria background

3. Diecut elegant eggplant cardstock with scalloped oval die and your stamped flower with the stitched oval die. Adhere together.

4. Score your thick whisper white cardstock at 4 1/8", burnish with bone folder for a nice crisp crease.

5. Layer , glossy background onto elegant eggplant cardstock.

6. Add ribbon

7. Adhere ovals over ribbon.

8. Adhere to thick whisper white card.

9. Stamp lace image inside (Don't forget to stamp off twice on scrap) Stamp flower using Perfect plum. Repeat on envelope.

Supplies

Product List

Southern Serenade Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145921]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105126]	8-1/2" X 11" Glossy White Cardstock [144240]
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]	Pear Pizzazz 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144153]	Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [126985]
Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad [126963]	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]

Stampin" Up Color Revamp

Wow!!!  Just take a look at all the brilliant new colors! I absolutely love the new ones and they've even brought some old ones back YAY!

I had a blast at my first ever Stampin' Up Onstage event in Atlanta GA, celebrating Stampin' Up's 30th Anniversary.  My mind was blown away with all the exciting new products and colors to come! I met some awesome new friends and learned so much and I can't wait to share everything with you. I came home so excited and enthused  about all the new projects I get to share with you throughout the coming year.

Simple & Elegant Thank You Card

I  just love the Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder. I think the depth and detail are amazing. Hope you enjoy making this very simple but elegant card.

Video Tutorial

Measurements and Supplies Petal Palette Stamp Set Layered Leaves Embossing Folder 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" Thick Whisper White Card Stock 4" X 5 1/4" Night of Navy Card Stock 3 3/4" X 5" Thick Whisper White Card Stock Scrap of Night of Navy for 2" Circle Scrap of Whisper White for 1 3/4" Circle 8" Silver Mini Sequined Trim 2" Circle Punch 1 3/4" Circle Punch Adhesive of Choice Stampin Dimensionals Rhinestone Jewels

Product List

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145788]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867]	Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143704]
2" Circle Punch [133782]	1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850]	Silver Mini Sequin Trim [144230]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]