Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Purple Birthday

I love being a demonstrator for Stampin' Up! for a few reasons, but the best part is meeting other paper crafters.  I have also met some amazing demonstrators throughout the world, and two of them had birthdays in January.

My "New Year, New Goal" mantra for the year has me sending out the birthday cards I make to actual humans, instead of staying in the box.


I started in January with sending cards to anyone who wanted one, and during their birthday month they would receive FREE shipping from the Ladybug.  I have also made it a goal to send to my downline and friends.

This birthday card I sent to one of the lovely Australian demonstrators I have met.   She has helped, and talked with me about our business.  Sometimes I take the advice she gives, sometimes well I still listen.  We laugh and enjoy each others company, through Facebook Messenger.


I created this, with her in mind, all in dark colors as she loves black like I do. I added a little whisper white to brighten up the card.

She finally received the card yesterday, it takes a long time to hop over the ocean because I sent the card 2 weeks ago.  But I am glad she liked it, and it was still her birthday month, so that counts...right?!

Here are the measurements and products used:

Elegant Eggplant Cardstock - Cardbase 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2, extra for punch and die cut flower
Basic Black Cardstock - Mat 4 x 5 1/4
Whisper White Cardstock - 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 used with embossing folder
Petal Passion Designer Series Paper (DSP) - 5 1/4 x 2 1/4
Silver Foil Sheet - used for diecut
Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies (silver foil decorative piece and flower)
Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (6 1/2 x 2 1/4 each) - great for borders
Silver Metallic Thread
Circle Punches - 1 1/2" & 1 3/4"
Southern Serenade Clear-Mount Stamp Set - "Happy Birthday" sentiment
Fast Fuse
Dimensionals
Big Shot
Magnetic Platform

This is one of my favorite cards I have made, I really love the contrast of the white against all the dark.

When picking up your supplies to make this card, remember to choose your FREE SAB item.


WHAT IS SALE-A-BRATION?

The biggest sale of the year! Customers can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order.

Sale-A-Bration Dates: Customer Sales Period: January 3 – March 31, 2018

Customers will reap the rewards when they shop, host, or join during Sale-A-Bration.

For every $50 USD you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

If you spend $50 USD, they get one free level 1 product.
If you spend $100 USD, they get one free level 2 product, OR, they can choose two level 1 items.
If you spend $150 USD, they have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

Head over to my online store today and look at all the new lovelies in the 2018 Occasions Catalog. 

Please Use on all Purchases - 
Monthly Hostess Code & Ladybug Coupon
 If you have any questions please contact me via email or on Facebook.

Have a wonderful creative day!!

Hugs from the Bug, Denise
LadybugStampin@gmail.com






Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018


Hello!!!

I have some exciting news, and yes it's about Christmas.  Do you find yourself scrambling to get your Christmas cards out in December?  Make creative tags for your packages?  Gift and Treat bags? Home Decor?

I know I do, I was making gift tags two day before Christmas.  A group of talented demonstrators and myself have decided to collaborate to help, each of us, not to feel rushed in December.

It's called the Christmas Challenge Stampathon!!!  There is even some prizes involved, yay!!!

Who can participate? What is it? How do I join?

Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge, including demonstrators.  You are encouraged to share with your customers.

This is a collaboration between Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in the US, UK and Australia.
Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge.

The Challenge will be set on the 25th of the month on each of the organizers Facebook pages and will then have followup information on their blogs and YouTube channels.

The Challenge will be set on the 25th of the month, and the deadline for submission is 11pm on the 24th of the following month in your respective time zone.

You must use at least one Stampin' Up! Product to be entered into the prize, preferably a stamp set.

And don't worry if you don't have christmas stamp set's yet, the picture above was tags created by Ruth, using Blooms and Wishes. (her website link is below)

The challenges will consist of cards, tags, bags, and even home decor.

To be entered into the Prize Draw in November you need to participate in all 10 challenges, photos of your projects need to be posted on the Facebook group or emailed to one of the organizing demonstrators to be shared, please state your country of residency.

To be eligible to win a prize you need to live in the USA, UK or Australia.

By submitting a photo you give the organizers permission to use the photo on their blog and social media.

There are prizes available for each country.  The first prize is US $60, UK £50, AUS $88 of product that the organizers will choose and ship free of charge.  The second prize is a sample of each of the items the organizer/s from your respective country makes.

The Facebook group is called - Christmas Challenge Stampathon

Please join to share your photo's in the designated post for that month's challenge.

We have even created a hashtag #christmaschallengestampathon2018 for you to use on all of your social media, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and your blogs.

Sound exciting??!!! 

Here is my January submission, which is a Tag Challenge.  We all need tags for those special gifts.

Now your turn, make 10 tags and then submit...it's that simple, and by November 24th you will be ready for Christmas.


You can view my YouTube, on how I created these simple tags.



Products used on tags:
Flurry of Wishes Stamp Set
White Embossing Powder
Wink of Stella
Crumb Cake Cardstock (tag is cut at 2" x 3 1/2")
Whisper White Organza Ribbon 1/4" 
Embossing Buddy
Stampin' Up! Heat Tool


List of Demonstrators Participating are:

Ruth - U.K. Demonstrator - Artful Stampin
Ellen - Australia Demonstrator - Ellen The Happy Stamper
Rosalie - Australia Demonstrator - Stamping with Rosalie

We hope you join us on our new venture, that we see becoming an annual challenge with us as your hosts.  We look forward to being inspired by your creations.

Don't forget that Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is still going on, through the end of March.


WHAT IS SALE-A-BRATION?

The biggest sale of the year! Customers can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order.

Sale-A-Bration Dates: Customer Sales Period: January 3 – March 31, 2018

Customers will reap the rewards when they shop, host, or join during Sale-A-Bration.

For every $50 USD you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

If you spend $50 USD, they get one free level 1 product.
If you spend $100 USD, they get one free level 2 product, OR, they can choose two level 1 items.
If you spend $150 USD, they have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

Head over to my online store today and look at all the new lovelies in the 2018 Occasions Catalog. 

Please Use on all Purchases - 
Monthly Hostess Code & Ladybug Coupon


If you have any questions please contact me via email or on Facebook.

Have a wonderful creative day!!

Hugs from the Bug, Denise
LadybugStampin@gmail.com











Monday, January 29, 2018

Amazing You in Copper

Everyone is loving the new  FREE Sale-A-Bration items, Amazing You Stamp Set and Celebrate You Thinlet Dies.  And I must admit, I love them too.  This set was perfect for a congratulations card for my team members that promoted to Bronze Elite in the month of December.


I love all the copper (bronze lookalike) on this card.  The "You" is the FREE "CELEBRATE YOU THINLIT DIES".   I added a strip of Copper Foil Sheet, and embossed the the edges of the sentiment punch out.  The 1/4" Copper Trim I used, was stretched to create a little texture behind the you, along with a few loops of Copper Metallic Thread.


I love designer series paper, but I also love using stamps to create a background. I used the flower, from the FREE "Amazing You Clear-Mount Stamp Set", embossed in copper to create the background. 

I also sent along some "bronze" treats for their accomplishment.  I forgot to take a picture of that part, but it's ok, I am sure I will have more promotions. I am so proud of my team for all of their hard work, and love for Stampin' Up!

Measurements and Products used for card:

Amazing You Stamp Set and Celebrate You Thinlet Dies
Pretty Label Punch
Crumb Cake Cardstock - Cardbase (8 1/2 x 5 1/2)
Very Vanilla Cardstock - Mat (4 x 5 1/4) and for punch out
Copper Foil Sheets (1 1 /2 x 5 1/4) and for die cut "You"
Copper Metallic Thread
1/4" Copper Trim
Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder
Embossing Buddy
Stampin' Up! Heat Tool
Dimensionals (on back of punch piece)
Fast Fuse

Now how do you get some FREE SAB items?


WHAT IS SALE-A-BRATION?

The biggest sale of the year! Customers can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order.

Sale-A-Bration Dates: Customer Sales Period: January 3 – March 31, 2018

Customers will reap the rewards when they shop, host, or join during Sale-A-Bration.

For every $50 USD you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

If you spend $50 USD, they get one free level 1 product.
If you spend $100 USD, they get one free level 2 product, OR, they can choose two level 1 items.
If you spend $150 USD, they have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

Head over to my online store today and look at all the new lovelies in the 2018 Occasions Catalog. 

Please Use on all Purchases - 

Monthly Hostess Code & Ladybug Coupon


If you have any questions please contact me via email or on Facebook.

Have a wonderful creative day!!

Hugs from the Bug, Denise
LadybugStampin@gmail.com





Sunday, January 28, 2018

Layering Vellum Card


I saw this technique from another stamper and thought instantly I wanted to create one of my own.  And I have created several cards as it was easy and fun to make.  It is called, Layering Velum!  My friend, fellow demonstrator, Ellen loves Vellum.  She always knows when is the right time to use vellum, so when I saw this, excitement is understatement. Haha!!!


Basically you take two pieces of vellum, stamp on each and layer.  Easy peasy, yet I think effective and different. 

I have a video on how I created this card, but again it's super easy.  The hardest part for me was picking out the stamps.


Products and Measurements:

Flying Home Stamp Set
A Good Day Stamp Set (for the sentiment)
Layering Circle Framelits
Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder
Crumbcake (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Cardbase) Whisper White (1/2 x about 1 1/2, stamp first then trim / 4 x 5 1/4 Mat), and Pear Pizzazz Cardstock (3 7/8 x 5 1/8)
Basic Black and Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin Pad Ink
Vellum Cardstock - thicker than traditional vellum
Burlap Ribbon
Fast Fuse Adhesive 

Here are a few other samples, I have made using this technique.

High Tide Stamp Set & Seaside Embossing Folder 
      

Charming Cafe, Stiched Shapes Framelit Dies & Brick Wall Embossing Folder



Waterfront Stamp Set, Wood Textures DSP, & Amazing You Thinlet Dies (Free SAB Item)


WHAT IS SALE-A-BRATION?


The biggest sale of the year! Customers can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order.

Sale-A-Bration Dates: Customer Sales Period: January 3 – March 31, 2018

Customers will reap the rewards when they shop, host, or join during Sale-A-Bration.

For every $50 USD you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

If you spend $50 USD, they get one free level 1 product.
If you spend $100 USD, they get one free level 2 product, OR, they can choose two level 1 items.
If you spend $150 USD, they have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

Head over to my online store today and look at all the new lovelies in the 2018 Occasions Catalog. 

Please Use on all Purchases - 

Monthly Hostess Code & Ladybug Coupon

If you have any questions please contact me via email or on Facebook.

Have a wonderful creative day!!

Hugs from the Bug, Denise
LadybugStampin@gmail.com




Saturday, January 27, 2018

December Customer Thank You Cards

This month is always crazy busy for me in my day job, so I have missed posting some of the cards I have made during the month.


For my December customers, I create a bright card, in January, using the new A Good Day Stamp Set.  It was cloudy and cold, the day I was in my craft room creating, but there were still birds flying around.
I did manage to send out these out, along with the December coupon treats, just not post the pictures.

I also used the new scallop punches, which are great for this stamp set.  

Isn't it lovely how a card can just brighten your day just with the colors you choose.  Can you tell I am ready for spring?! I am not a winter girl by no means, the cold and blistering winds goes right to my old bones. 

Card Details:

A Good Day Stamp Set
Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Cardbase and Strip
Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock & Stampin Ink Pad
Scallop Circle Punch 1 1/8", 1 3/8"
Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack, cut 4 1/8, 5 3/8
Stampin' Blends Daffodil Delight Light & Dark
Circle Punches 1 1/2", 1 3/4"


Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration, 2 months till end of Free Product with purchases...


WHAT IS SALE-A-BRATION?

The biggest sale of the year! Customers can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order.

Sale-A-Bration Dates: Customer Sales Period: January 3 – March 31, 2018

Customers will reap the rewards when they shop, host, or join during Sale-A-Bration.

For every $50 USD you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

If you spend $50 USD, they get one free level 1 product.
If you spend $100 USD, they get one free level 2 product, OR, they can choose two level 1 items.
If you spend $150 USD, they have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

Head over to my online store today and look at all the new lovelies in the 2018 Occasions Catalog. 

Please Use on all Purchases - 

Monthly Hostess Code & Ladybug Coupon

If you have any questions please contact me via email or on Facebook.

Have a wonderful creative day!!

Hugs from the Bug, Denise
LadybugStampin@gmail.com






Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Make a Card Monday

Oh wait, isn't it Tuesday?!

Well yes, yes it is!!  But I made this card last night on Periscope (live streaming).  And it was too late too post on my blog.  Truth time, it was late and I was talking to some friends.  I wanted to post this card today as I love how it turned out.

When I make a card on Periscope, I always have a general idea, but I love to have everyone have some input.  But I retain final say, LOL.

This card is using one of the FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp sets, Lots of Lavender.

I think flowers are universal, and some my favorite to stamp with, especially when it's FREE!!!

Here is the card created last night.

We debated for a minute on the sentiment, but in the end I punched it out then cut down for the perfect addition to the card.

The ribbon is our Whisper White 1/4" Organza Ribbon colored with Old Olive Stampin' Blend Marker.

Do you see the sparkly goodness??  This was a tip I learned from Connie Stewart, she has a YouTube video showing how to create any color Glimmer card stock.

Another reason I love Stampin' Up!....COORDINATION!!

Card Recipe:
Lots of Lavender SAB Stamp Set
Southern Serenade Clear-Mount Stamp Set (Happy Birthday Sentiment)
Everyday Label Punch (cut down)
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
Whisper White 1/4" Organza Ribbon 
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Stampin' Write Markers - 
Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzaz, Wild Wasabi, Crushed Curry, So Saffron
Cardstock - 
Wisteria Wonder 1 1/2 x 5 1/4, Perfect Plum 4 1/4 x 11, So Saffron, Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4


Now I'm off to send this birthday card to a special lady.

If you would like a custom birthday card from the bug, send me an email with your birth date and address.  Plus, you get FREE shipping on one order during your birthday month!

Now how do you get your FREE Lot's of Lavender stamp set? 

Purchase $50 in product prior to S&H and tax, and you can choose this stamp set during 
Sale-A-Bration.


WHAT IS SALE-A-BRATION?

The biggest sale of the year! Customers can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order.

Sale-A-Bration Dates: Customer Sales Period: January 3 – March 31, 2018

Customers will reap the rewards when they shop, host, or join during Sale-A-Bration.

For every $50 USD you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

If you spend $50 USD, they get one free level 1 product.
If you spend $100 USD, they get one free level 2 product, OR, they can choose two level 1 items.
If you spend $150 USD, they have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

Head over to my online store today and look at all the new lovelies in the 2018 Occasions Catalog. 

Please Use on all Purchases - 

Monthly Hostess Code & Ladybug Coupon

If you have any questions please contact me via email or on Facebook.

Have a wonderful creative day!!

Hugs from the Bug, Denise
LadybugStampin@gmail.com








Sunday, January 7, 2018

Barn Door Doubled

The first time ever I saw your face....ok I am not sure how the rest of the song goes.  But I felt that way when I first placed my eyes on the new Stampin' Up! Bundle Barn Door.  I knew right away I wanted this set, and would use for a long long time.

We are in the planning stages of building a smaller (800sq feet) home, and the walls will be shiplap with barn doors to save on space. I am not sure yet on the corrugated metal but you never know what this card might inspire.

 This is a bigger card size I have done in a long time, a whopping 5 x 7. But look at those doors!!!


This is the first double door card I made, last night on Periscope with my crafty peeps.  I love the metal look, which was accomplished with our Silver foil.

 

I have created a (lenghtly) video with the instructions.


Here are the card details: 

Barn Door Bundle (Stamp Set & Framelits)
Whisper White Cardstock - 10 x 7, scored at 5 - 4 7/8 x 6 7/8, 2 1/4 x 2 
Basic Black Cardstock - 2 3/8 x 2 1/8, scrap pieces of cardstock for track and door hardware
Silver Foil Cardstock - 2 pieces slightly larger then the square diecut from set
Wood Textures DSP - 1/2 inch strips, for the wood on the door
Simply Scored
Mini Dimesnionals
Multipurpose Glue
Foam Strips
Misc Items - #6 SAE Flat Washers, Crimper

If you would like to purchase any of the products shown in the video or mentioned above.  Please visit my online store:



And dont' forget about Sale-a-Bration, which ends on March 31st.

WHAT IS SALE-A-BRATION?

The biggest sale of the year! Customers can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order.

Sale-A-Bration Dates: Customer Sales Period: January 3 – March 31, 2018

Customers will reap the rewards when they shop, host, or join during Sale-A-Bration.

For every $50 USD you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

If you spend $50 USD, they get one free level 1 product.
If you spend $100 USD, they get one free level 2 product, OR, they can choose two level 1 items.
If you spend $150 USD, they have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

Head over to my online store today and look at all the new lovelies in the 2018 Occasions Catalog. 

Please Use on all Purchases - 
Monthly Hostess Code & Ladybug Coupon


If you have any questions please contact me via email or on Facebook.

Have a wonderful creative day!!

Hugs from the Bug, Denise



Friday, January 5, 2018

Facebook Friday - Barn Door

It's friday, and for me it's another check mark off my 2018 Stampin' Up! goals.  I decided to start Facebook Friday, live crafting with the bug!!

Since today will be my first Facebook Friday, I do not have a previous card to show you.  I will in the future Facebook Friday posts, show the last card we made live.

So for now, I will show you the stamp set we will be using.  It's actually a bundle in the 2018 Occasions catalog, Barn  Door.  I absolutely love this set, as Barn Doors will be featured in my new home and craft space.  Stampin' Up! has perfect timing, well for me that is.  They are so on trend, as Barn Doors are becoming more and more popular in America.

Here is a picture of the bundle, that you can purchase yourself at my online store.


Join me over at my Facebook group, Ladybug Stampin Spot, and watch me craft live.  I will try to be on my best professional behavior, but like a bug you never know where the trail will lead....LOL


I look forward to seeing  you over on the group for some real live crafting!

HOW DO I GET A FREE STAMP SET?


WHAT IS SALE-A-BRATION?

The biggest sale of the year! Customers can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order.

Sale-A-Bration Dates: Customer Sales Period: January 3 – March 31, 2018

Customers will reap the rewards when they shop, host, or join during Sale-A-Bration.

For every $50 USD you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

If you spend $50 USD, they get one free level 1 product.
If you spend $100 USD, they get one free level 2 product, OR, they can choose two level 1 items.
If you spend $150 USD, they have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

Head over to my online store today and look at all the new lovelies in the 2018 Occasions Catalog.

Click Below to View Catalogs Online, or email me for your free copy today.

                2017-2018 Annual                     2018 Occasions                    2018 SAB
                           

Please Use on all Purchases - 
Monthly Hostess Code & Ladybug Coupon

       

If you have any questions please contact me via email or on Facebook.

Have a wonderful creative day!!

Hugs from the Bug, Denise