Sale-a-Bration Celebration! Awesome Otters Blending Brushes Galaxy Card-VIDEO

Today's card for my Sale-a-Bration Celebration features the absolutely adorable Awesome Otters Set!  This otter set is sooooo cute!!  I've shared another card that I've made with this set already, I'm sure there will be more to come.  You can check out that card here.  Tomorrow I have one more otter card to share too.  Today's card is completely different, we're going out of this world!  Stampin' Up! shared a card similar to this in one of their YouTube videos as well as on Instagram and Facebook.  As soon as I saw a little astronaut otter I was hooked!  I HAD to make that card!  In addition to the Awesome Otter Set I added a couple more sets to this card to complete it.  The moon is from the To The Moon Set in the Annual Catalog.  The greeting is from the Stellar Birthday Set also in the Annual Catalog.  

For my background I used Blending Brushes and four inks-Polished Pink, Mango Melody, Bermuda Bay and Night of Navy.  Be careful not to over blend the colors or you'll end up with a brown muddy galaxy.  In addition to blending those inks on I used a water painter and splattered White Ink and Wink of Stella onto my background.  When you're splattering with ink make sure you protect your work surface and have some paper towels or baby wipes handy to clean up any messes.  

For my otter, he's colored with Stampin' Blends, colors listed in the supply list.  I added a space helmet to him made with a die cut Windo Sheet.  I finished my card with some Sparkle and Shine Sequins and some die cut stars from the Give It A Whirl Dies.  Check out the video for all the details and tips on this card.  I have a full supply list below you can purchase these items in my Online Store.  

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Supplies:

Awesome Otters Set Sale-a-Bration Item

Stellar Birthday Set

To The Moon Set

Polished Pink Cardstock

Shimmery White Cardstock

Rainbow Glimmer Paper

Window Sheets

Polished Pink Ink

Mango Melody Ink

Bermuda Bay Ink

Night of Navy Ink

Black Memento Ink

White Ink

Wink Of Stella

Blending Brushes

Water Painters

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends

Basic Black Stampin' Blends

Night of Navy Stampin' Blends

Sparkle and Shine Sequins

Give It A Whirl Dies

Layering Circles Dies

Cut and Emboss Machine

 
 

Awesome Otters Stamp-a-Stack Class To Go!

 I'm sooo excited to share a fun class to go!  This one is a Stamp-a-Stack so you'll make 6 cards, two each of three designs.  This class is open to everyone, if you're in the USA you can reserve a class packet to be mailed to you.  If you're not in the USA you can still join in the fun of the class!!!  

You can contact me to reserve your class kit via email stamperrdn@q.com  I'll email you an invoice to pay via PayPal.  I'll ship your kit to you and then you can join me live in my Facebook VIP Group on Saturday February 19, 2022 at 10am MT to create the cards.  Everyone is welcome in my VIP Group there are no requirements to join.    

While I'm featuring the Awesome Otters in my class, I have made these cards using the Nuts and Bolts Set and the Happy Hedgehog Bundle.  If you don't have the Awesome Otters Set you can substitute and still make adorable cards!  If you're RSVP'd for the class, prior to the class you'll receive an email with what to prep in advance to be prepared for the class.  It will also be posted in my VIP Group prior to the class.  

You class kit will include:

• Supplies for 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)
• 12 sheets of the Sunshine and Rainbows DSP (1 of each pattern) You will cut and use some of this DSP for your cards
• Half package of Genial Gems
• Three yards of White Seam Binding Ribbon
• Free Shipping to you door!  

This class is a steal at only $25!  Deadline to RSVP is February 1, 2022, supplies will be ordered and I'm expecting to ship by February 9, 2022.  Email me at stamperrdn@q.com to RSVP 

Payment must be received by February 1, 2022 to get your class kit.  

Supplies you'll need for the cards are listed below.  Choose which set you want to use and make sure you have the supplies listed for those cards.  They're all pretty similar.  Want to make more than 6 cards?  Order as many class kits as you want.  NOTE: In the class Facebook Live I will only be demoing the Otter cards.  I will have full pictures and notes on ALL the cards on my blog post following the class.  If you're unable to join me live, the video replay will be available after the event.  

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All Cards:

Paper Trimmer

Adhesives of your choice

Paper Snips

Awesome Otter Cards:

Awesome Otters Set Sale-a-Bration Item

Black Memento Ink

Flirty Flamingo Ink

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends
Pool Party Stampin' Blends

So Saffron Stampin' Blends

Nuts and Bolts Cards: 
Nuts and Bolts Set

Black Memento Ink
Flirty Flamingo Ink

Pool Party Ink

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends
Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends

Happy Hedgehog Cards:

Happy Hedgehog Bundle

Soft Suede Ink

Flirty Flamingo Ink

Granny Apple Green Ink

Magenta Madness Ink

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends
Soft Suede Stampin' Blends

Grassy Grove Congrats Card

One of the most interesting and unique bundles in the mini catalog is the new Grassy Grove Bundle.  This bundle creates beautiful scenes with it's detailed dies and coordinating set.  I love how this set works so seamlessly with the dies.  For my card today I used this bundle to create an anniversary card for my parents.  I used Night of Navy and Balmy Blue and some Blending Brushes to create a beautiful background.  

I stamped part of the background and used the border die in the bundle to die cut it.  I used the dies to create the gorgeous forest background.  For the deer I die cut two of them and just turned one around on the card.  I fussy cut around my greeting from the Happy and Heartfelt Set.  I have a full supply list below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store.  

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Supplies:

Grassy Grove Bundle

Happy and Heartfelt Set

Old Olive Cardstock

Mossy Meadow Cardstock

Early Espresso Cardstock

Basic White Cardstock

Balmy Blue Ink

Night of Navy Ink

Old Olive Ink

Early Espresso Ink

Blending Brushes

Linen Thread

Cut and Emboss Machine

 

 

Hedgehog Tapered Treat Box-VIDEO

Today's project is so cute!  You'll want to make these for everyone you know!  Sometimes when I'm trying to figure out a new box or project I look back on what I've made in the past and figure out how or what can I modify?  Is it just the measurements? Should I change up the design a little?  That's how I came up with this box.  Last year I shared two boxes with tapered ends or tops, I used elements of both of them and modified them to this box, which is pretty darn cute!  I used the tapered ends from this cute penguin box and the tapered closure from this cute Halloween box.  Both are adorable as they stand but when you combine aspects of them both you can another adorable option!  

Of course measurements were also adjusted but we'll get to the measurements in a minute.  I used the new Happy Hedgehog Bundle for my box.  This is a punch bundle which I LOVE but that little hedgehog is just the cutest, even if he didn't have a punch.  The punch is great because it not only punches out the entire hedgehog but it also punched out just his quills......are they quills on a hedgehog?  We're calling them quills.  

Because you can punch them separately it gives you another opportunity to be creative and add even more dimension.  I added my quills on him with some Dimensionals so they really pop!  My DSP is the new Daffodil Afternoon package.  This DSP you can only earn free with a qualifying Sale-a-Bration order.  I love the softer simple patterns on the back of the paper.  This fun plaid and the heart patterns are my favorite!   

Inside my box I have a Snickers Heart.  I found these at my local Walgreens.  They sell these individually there.  I love that I can just pick up one or two.  Let's face it I know I don't need a full bag of candy lying around.  Sometimes it's nice to just be able to pick up one or two treats as you need them. On this box either side can be opened so it's easy to get this treat out.

Here's the measurements for the box.  Make sure to check out the video for all the details. 

Flirty Flamingo Cardstock 6" x 7"

On the short side score at 1/2", 1 1/4", 3 1/4" and 4"

On the long side score at 1/2" and 1 1/2" on each side

DSP pieces

3 7/8" x 1 7/8", 1 7/8" x 7/8" (two pieces)

The rest of my layers were die cut using the Layering Circles and Hippo and Friends Dies.  I love how they layer and work together.  For details check out my video, while you're there please like my video and subscribe to my channel so you never miss a video.  I have a full supply list below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store.  

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Supplies:

Happy Hedgehog Bundle

Flirty Flamingo Cardstock

Pear Pizzazz Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Daffodil Afternoon DSP Sale-a-Bration Item

Soft Suede Ink

Pear Pizzazz Ink

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends

Flirty Flamingo Metallic Ribbon

Polished Dots

Simply Scored

Detailed Trio Punch

Hippo and Friends Dies

Layering Circles Dies

Cut and Emboss Machine

Other: 1/2" Circle Punch

 

Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration Kick Off Class

Over the weekend I held my Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration Kick Off Class.  These are the cards my guests got to make at my class.  I don't have a supply list listed as these were cards showcased in my class.  If you're local in the Albuquerque, NM area I'd love to welcome you to a class.  Contact me for details on my next in person class in February.  

The first card uses the Artfully Layered Bundle.  This fun bundle gives all those summer tropical vibes we all love!  I love the soft colors and detailed images on this card!  

Next up we're using the new Friendly Hello Sale-a-Bration Bundle.  This bundle of the Friendly Hello Set and DSP can be earned FREE with a $100 order in my Online Store.  I love the fun tag and those Fresh Freesia flowers really pop.  The flowers were punched with the Strawberry Punch in the Annual Catalog.  

The Hello Ladybug Bundle in the Mini might be my second favorite punch bundle.  I paired it with the Sweet Talk DSP for a fun and playful card!  I love these colors!  

If the Hello Ladybug Bundle is my second favorite punch bundle then the Cactus Cuties is by far my favorite!  I had to use this bundle in my class.  I love the images, the greetings, this bundle is on point!  Pun intended LOL.  

Finally the last card of the class.  We used the Rainbow of Happiness Set and coordinating Sale-a-Braiton DSP Sunshine and Rainbows to make a fun pocket card.  I've made tons of pocket cards in the past.  This one is fun with the fold down flap and the ribbon keeping it all together.  

I've gone through an entire package of this amazing DSP already!  Don't let Sale-a-Bration go by without picking it up!  

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Sale-a-Bration Celebration! Sunshine and Rainbows DSP Surprise Lift Box-VIDEO

I'm so excited to kick off another fun series!  This is the first week of my Sale-a-Bration Celebration!  I'll be live every Sunday in my Facebook VIP Group at 10am, join my group here to catch me live every week.  Can't catch me live?  Don't worry I'll be posting the replay on my blog every Sunday so you'll never miss a fun project.  Each week I'll showcase a fun Sale-a-Bration product.  The Sale-a-Bration Celebration Series will run through February 27.  I'll have lots to share!  If you're not familar with Sale-a-Bration, it's Stampin' Up! biggest promotion of the year! You can earn exclusive products with every $50 you spend.  There's no limit to how many you can earn!  Some products can only be earned with a $100 purchase.  These are exclusive and the only way to get them is to earn them FREE!  

 

Today we're kicking things off with my favorite Sale-a-Bration product!  The Sunshine and Rainbows DSP! Seriously I can't even tell you how many packs of this DSP I've already gone through! We're using my favorite print from the DSP too!  I love the rainbows and other images popping off of the Misty Moonlight background. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!  Today's box is an amazing box.  It's one of those boxes that you'll just keep opening and closing because it's so amazing!  

I want to first give a huge shoutout and thanks to Julie Dimatteo for the inspiration for this project.  She shared a box like this back in August and I have had it on my must make list since then.  I modified the measurements to suit my treat but this box was totally inspired by hers.  Thanks Julie!

When the box opens the treat is magically, and I do mean magically lifted up!  It's the most incredible box!  This box holds a Reese's Valentine Heart.  It's a small treat but the box is so incredible that your friends and family will be so impressed with you.  I know it looks crazy intimidating, I'm going to break it down for you step by step and you'll be surprised how easy it is to put together.  

My box is held closed with a small button magnet.  You can find these on Amazon or online at Total Element.  I love these little magnets they're small, thin and strong! If you have small children or pets around and you want a safer option velcro would also work great.  

The box is made from two pieces, the actual box.  Then you'll make a shelf for the treat.  Then you'll adhere the two together.  It looks like one fancy piece but we've made two separate pieces.  I have a diagram below, make sure to check out the video for all the details.  The box is simple you'll assemble it as you would nearly any box.  I used my trimmer to cut off the big portions at the top that I didn't need.  The second piece you'll want to trim as the diagram shows, score on the black lines and trim on the red lines.    

Box Mango Melody 7 1/2" x 5 1/2"

On the short side score at 1 1/4", 3" and 4 3/4"

On the long side score at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 5 1/4" and 7"

Inside shelf Mango Melody

4 7/8" x 3 1/4"

On the short side score at 1 5/8"

On the long side score at 1 5/8" and 3 1/7"

DSP Misty Moonlight Pattern

Five Pieces-1 5/8" x 1 5/8"

One Piece-1 5/8" x 5/8"

DSP Bermuda Bay Pattern

Theree Pieces 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"

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Supplies:

Rainbow Of Happiness Bundle

Mango Melody Cardstock

Basic White Cardstock

Sunshine and Rainbows DSP

Mother Of Pearl Paper

Misty Moonlight Ink

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends

Magenta Madness Stampin' Blends

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends

Granny Apple Green' Stampin Blends

Simply Elegant Trim

Brass Butterflies

Simply Scored

Detailed Trio Punch

Cut and Emboss Machine

Other: hole punch, small button magnets 

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Brilliant Rainbows

Did you check out this card from yesterday?  Today I'm sharing what to do with all those left over pieces after you die cut colors for your rainbow!  I love it!  I used all the leftover pieces to make three new rainbows.  They're all unique and beautiful!  I added them to a piece of DSP from the Sunshine and Rainbows Sale-a-Bration pack.  I also cut a rainbow border edge using the same DSP.  The largest striped rainbow pattern will fit the border die perfectly!!!  

To add some extra texture to my rainbows I splattered the cardstocks with some Stampin' Blends.  I used Magenta Madness Blends on the Magenta Madness bows, Bermuda Bay Blends on the Bermuda Bay bow and Pumpkin Pie on the Mango Melody ones.  We don't sell Mango Melody Stampin' Blends.  We used to but they retired, if you still have some I'd go with those to splatter your Mango Melody pieces.  I love the added texture it gives.  I left the gold ones alone because they're already golden and beautiful!  My greeting is from the Artfully Layered set.  I finished my card with some Playing With Patterns Dots and Simply Elegant Trim.  I have a full supply list below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store.  

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Supplies:

Rainbow Of Happiness Bundle

Artfully Layered Set

Mango Melody Cardstock

Magenta Madness Cardstock

Bermuda Bay Cardstock

Pool Party Cardstock

Basic White Cardstock

Gold Foil Sheets

Sunshine and Rainbows DSP

Magenta Madness Ink

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends

Magenta Madness Stampin' Blends

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends

Simply Elegant Trim

Playing With Patterns Dots

Dotty Hearts Embossing Folder

Cut and Emboss Machine

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Brilliant Rainbows Make Me Happy

One of my favorite bundles in the new catalog has to be the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle.  This bundle is so fun and playful!  The coordinating Sunshine and Rainbows DSP in the Sale-a-Bration Catalog is the perfect compliment to this bundle.  I love the fun and bright colors in the DSP and the amazing greetings in the bundle.  Then there's the amazing dies!  This card features all of it!  .  

I used the stamp set and white heat embossed a greeting, I used a strip from the DSP to emboss it on. I love the polka dot pattern in the DSP.  I used one of the dies to make a gorgeous gold rainbow border.  The clouds are die cut with the new Mother of Pearl Paper.  I just love this paper for gorgeous accent pieces!  I added some Artistry Blooms Sequins to finish the card.  

I die cut my rainbow from Magenta Madness, Gold Foil, Mango Melody and Bermuda Bay.  I pieced all the bows together to make my gorgeous rainbow!  As you can image, I had lots of supplies left from die cutting all those colors.  Check back tomorrow where I'll share a card where I used all my extra rainbow pieces.  I have a full supply list below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store.  

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Supplies:

Rainbow Of Happiness Bundle

Mango Melody Cardstock

Magenta Madness Cardstock

Bermuda Bay Cardstock

Gold Foil Sheets

Vellum Cardstock

Mother Of Pearl Paper

Sunshine and Rainbows DSP

Versamark Ink

Heat Tool

Basics Embossing Powder

Wink Of Stella

Artistry Blooms Sequins

Layering Circles Dies

Cut and Emboss Machine

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