Versamark Background with Heartfelt Blooms

I came across a card on Pinterest that had a versamark background, and I loved the look of the card. And with Sale-A-Bration ending on Saturday I wanted to highlight a stamp set that I have come to love....Heartfelt Blooms.  Which you can receive for FREE, with a $50 purchase of product from my online store.

I tested the technique on Periscope using Cherry Cobbler as my base color.  I loved how this turned out, but not the black smudges from the ink.  I can get quite messy with ink, but I still wanted to show you.

When I decided to create the card for a video, I went with Daffodil Delight as the color base. Spring is in the air, which means summer is fast approaching...or at least I hope so.  It's my favorite time of the year.

There looks like there is a few smudges on this card too, but in person I cant' see it.  Wow my new iphone catches the details!

I choose to offset my sentiment by using the same punch size, this gives you an alternative look.  I used the Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured embossing folder, as the stamp set reminded me of wild flowers growing by an old barn.

Here are the dimensions for the card, the supplies used are at the end of the post:

Cardbase 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2

Whisper White Mat - 4 x 5

Crumb Cake for Border Punch 1 x 4 1/4 (you will trim the excess off the sides after adhering.)

Scraps of Whisper White and Daffodil Delight for sentiment.

Onto the technique, well I have created a video for you to watch the process.

  

SALE-A-BRATION ENDS MARCH 31ST!!!

I also wanted to remind you that Sale-A-Bration ends on the 31st of March, this is your last chance to earn FREE products with a $50 or $100 purchase.  There is some lovely Springtime Foil Specialty DSP that you can add color too with either Stampin Blend Markers, or Stampin Ink Pads.  For the February Christmas Challenge, one of my downline created some stunning cards using this DSP.  Come check it out and get yours before they are gone.

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

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Fold Flat Christmas Bag - Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018

Today is March 25th, which means it's time for another Christmas Challenge Stampathon project.  This month's challenge is to create at least two, if not more, bags that can be stored flat.  Why? Well this way you can create now, store for Christmas with out taking up too much room.

What is Christmas Callenge Stampathon?

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?

Well, a group of talented demonstrators and myself have decided to collaborate to help,all of us, not to feel rushed in December.

It's called the Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018!!!  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 deadline for submission is 11pm on the 24th of the following month in your respective time zone.

And don't worry if you don't have any Christmas stamp set's yet, you can use just about any stamp set.

This is my March submission, I love silver and pink together, and this will be for the girls in my family....they love to see which package I will create each year.

Rules to Win Prizes:

1. Each Month you participate you will get a ticket, 1st month earn 1 ticket, 2nd month, earn 2 tickets, and so on.

2. Post your your projects on the Facebook Group, in the thread we have marked for that month. Please add your region (Austrailia, UK, or USA)

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

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

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

Ok, what is the prize??  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 - Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018

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??!!!

It's that simple, and by November 24th you will be ready for Christmas.

Here are the dimensions for this months project, products use are at the end of the post:

1 Piece of Foil Frenzy Specialty DSP - 12 x 12
Scraps of Silver Foil Cardstock, Whisper White, I used the 2" & 2 1/4" Circle Punches

Here is a video, on how I created the bag.

SALE-A-BRATION ENDS MARCH 31ST!!!

I also wanted to remind you that Sale-A-Bration ends on the 31st of March, this is your last chance to earn FREE products with a $50 or $100 purchase.  There is some lovely Springtime Foil Specialty DSP that you can add color too with either Stampin Blend Markers, or Stampin Ink Pads.  For the February Christmas Challenge, one of my downline created some stunning cards using this DSP.  Come check it out and get yours before they are gone.

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

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February Customer Thank You Card

I love strawberries!!  I love fruit in general, therefore I had to get the Tutti-Frutti bundle in the Stampin' Up! 2018 Occasions catalog.

For my February customer rewards, I offered a pack of the Tutti-Frutti sequins along with a half pack of the Tutti-Frutti DSP.  And when I was thinking of what kind of card I wanted to make Stampin' Up! had a second release of products for Sale-A-Bration.  Which contained a Basket Weave embossing folder....eek!!!!

I love this folder, and then my creative juices got to flowing, I thought "Oh Strawberries in a basket!".

Hurry over to my online store and get this basket for FREE, with a $100 purchase...oh you also get this stamp set!!  It's a SAB BUNDLE!!!!

Doesn't it look like a rain of strawberries just easily falling into the big basket? My basket will also be getting some blueberries, but that's ok, we can make muffins!!!

It's almost strawberry picking time in my neck of the woods, and I love a big basket to put them in.

Sorry, this card is too adorable!!  Especially when you add a navy blue plaid ribbon and some twine (in the catalog it's called linen thread, but hey I like to say twine!).

Thanks to all of my customers for their continued support, and friendships!

Here are the card dimensions, supplies used are at end of post:
Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
Whisper White Mat - 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
DSP - 4 x 2 (you could make this 4 x 3 for a smaller basket)
Crumb Cake basket - 4 x 3 1/4
Sentiment - Lemon Lime Twist & Whisper White

Here is the video on how I put it together:

 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.

Stampin' Up! also added some new items on March 15th...ooooohhhhh!!!!

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

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