The Stampin’ Blends are NOT retiring, but they will only be available in Combo Packs in the new Annual Catalog.
Typically, bundles are not carried over, even if the stamps and dies from the bundle appear in the new catalog. This year, a select few of the bundles are carrying over with bundle pricing.
Welcome to the Trip Achievers Blog Hop for May! You may just be starting the blog hop here at my blog (Chris Slogar) or may have come from the person previous to me in the list. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along through all of the projects.
I chose to highlight a stamp from the Ornate Style stamp set – part of our early release of the Ornate Garden Suite that will appear in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. Click the link below to see all of the products in the suite.
Last night’s Facebook Live used one type of explosion fold for three different projects – the first is this gate fold, held closed by a 2″ belly band and decorated with a stamp and layer die from the Ornate Garden Suite.
The Old Olive base measures 5 1/2″ x 8″, scored at 2″ and 6″, and the designer paper pieces measure 1 7/8″ x 5 3/8″.
The gate fold opens to reveal the explosion piece, made from a 4″ x 8″ piece of Ornate Garden designer paper. The Terracotta Tile mat measures 2 1/2″ square, and the Whisper White measures 2 3/8″ square.
Here’s another look at the explosion piece, which can be made with any paper that is twice as long as it is wide.
If you are interested in the Ornate Garden Suite, all of the products are shown below. This suite will be featured in our 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, but it is being offered early.
My second project uses the Birthday Bonanza suite, and a larger explosion piece.
The designer paper measures 5″ x 10″, and it is folded into a piece of Coastal Cabana that measures 5 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 2 1/2″ and 7 1/2″. The Mango Melody belly band measures 1 1/2″ x 11″.
The designer paper pieces on the front measure 5″ x 3 1/4″ and 5″ x 2 1/4″. The squares on the inside measure 3 3/8″ square and 3 1/4″ square.
The last project uses a 6″ x 12″ piece of designer paper – it is simply the explosion piece, tied up with ribbon.
It is perfect to enclose a small gift, like a tea bag or a gift card, and I like the fact that both sides of the designer paper show so prominently.
This post is meant as a supplement to last night’s Facebook Live video. Please join the Buckeye Inklings Stampers Group on facebook to get notifications of my videos and posts. Click here for last night’s video.
If you need any of our awesome products, I would very much appreciate your support in my online store! Make sure to check out the Clearance Rack while you are there – it was updated this week. Spend $35 with Host Code RQ3FX7DN in April and I will send you a package of Gilded Gems as a thank you!
And don’t miss my Class To Go – I am taking orders for my Stamp Case Gift Set Kit through April 24, or until I reach my maximum. Click here for full details.
After giving these away with orders last month, I have had requests for additional Stamp Case Gift Set kits. I am offering a limited number of kits through April 24, or until I have reached my maximum.
These do not require a purchase in the Online Store – instead, they are being sold as a Class To Go (without stamps or dies) for $35 each. In addition to the Peaceful Poppy choices, please scroll through to see the additional choices from the Ornate Garden Suite.
The finished project includes the case with hardware and decorations, a tray with six greeting cards, a trio of Hershey Nuggets, and a coordinating pen.
I have used the So Sentimental bundle for my greetings in each version. I used Poppy Parade ink in the the Peaceful Poppies design and Terracotta Tile ink in the Ornate Garden design. I recommend these items if you would like to follow my samples. However, it is possible to substitute other stamps, die shapes and colors for the greetings.
Ornate Garden #1
Ornate Garden Contents
Ornate Garden #2
Ornate Garden #3
You will receive from me:
Materials to make six cards (pre-cut and scored, including designer paper), cardstock pieces needed to stamp and cut to make greetings, six envelopes, stamp case, hardware and embellishments for stamp case, tray for stamp case, materials for Hershey Nugget treat and coordinating pen, and illustrated instructions with dimensions.
You will need:
So Sentimental Bundle – or other greeting set with dies
Poppy Parade or Terracotta Tile Ink Pad, die cut machine, adhesives
Please email me at buckeyeinklingsorders@gmail.com to order, and please indicate your choice – Peaceful Poppies OR Ornate Garden. Case colors vary in either theme. I will try to accommodate color preferences if noted.
I will take orders through Friday, April 24, or until I have reached my maximum. The cost is $35 + $8 Shipping. Long distance customers will be billed with Paypal. Local/porch pickup customers payments will be arranged individually. Kits will be mailed out or ready for pickup by May 1.
Get them while you can! We are saying good-bye to our fabulous 2018-2020 In Colors this year, and they are only available while supplies last. The colors are Grapefruit Grove, Call Me Clover, Pineapple Punch, Lovely Lipstick and Blueberry Bushel.
If you need to stock up on any of the items associated with these In Colors – cardstock, ink refills, ink pads, ribbon, buttons – please do it now, before the Retiring List is released. In past years, some In Color items have sold out in April.
Thanks for checking out my card today! If you need any of our wonderful products, please click here for the online store, or use the carousel below to be directed to a product used on today’s project. Spend $35 with Host Code RQ3FX7DN for this month’s gift, a package of Gilded Gems.
The beautiful spring colors and prints in the Best Dressed designer paper collection are perfect for any spring occasion! I used the Hold on to Hope bundle to make an Easter card, and I also plan to use this layout for Communions and Baptisms.
I made a simple patchwork background for my card. The upper rectangles measure 1 7/8″ x 2 1/8″, and the lower rectangles measuer 1 7/8″ x 2 7/8″. The Lovely Lipstick mat measures 4″ x 5 1/4″. This would be a great background for any focal point, with any papers.
Thanks for checking out my card today! If you need any of our wonderful products, please click here for the online store, or use the carousel below to be directed to a product used on today’s project. Spend $35 with Host Code RQ3FX7DN for this month’s gift, a package of Gilded Gems.
You can make easy cards that are beautifully coordinated with one of our Memories & More Card Packs. I have used cards and stickers from the Tropical Oasis pack here.
I added some extra fun to the inside of these cards with w-fold pieces. I made two different versions…
My first sample is an example of the way I typically make my w-folds. The Pretty Peacock strip (1 3/4″ x 11″, scored at 2 3/4″, 5 1/2″ and 8 1/4″) supports four panels. Each panel is a 2″ x 2 1/2″ piece of card on a 2 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ Pretty Peacock mat.
My second sample is even easier, and less bulky. I didn’t mat the card pieces in this case – they are plenty sturdy on their own.
I used the same Pretty Peacock strip as in the first sample to hold four 2″ x 3″ cards. This dimension is half of one of the small cards, or a quarter of one of the larger cards.
There are so many beautiful cards in each of our Memories and More card packs, and I find this layout a fun way to use them!
Thanks for checking out my card today! If you need any of our wonderful products, please click here for the online store, or use the carousel below to be directed to a product used on today’s project. Spend $35 with Host Code RQ3FX7DN for this month’s gift, a package of Gilded Gems.
You can create any number of beautiful bouquets with “Beautiful Friendship”.
This is a set of our patented Distinktive stamps. Each stamp provides beautiful shading with just one impression.
Thanks for checking out my card today! If you need any of our wonderful products, please click here for the online store, or use the carousel below to be directed to a product used on today’s project. Spend $35 with Host Code RQ3FX7DN for this month’s gift, a package of Gilded Gems.
I used 6″ squares of designer paper in both of last night’s Facebook Live projects. The first project was this gift card purse, made with paper from the Best Dressed collection. The score lines are at 1 1/8″ and 4 7/8″ to create the sides, and at 1 1/8″ and 4″ along the side that creates the pocket and flap. If you have directional paper, plan the orientation before you score!
The video below gives complete instructions for this project. If you are receiving this post in an email, please click here for the video.
I have a few versions to show of my second project…
The first uses the Best Dressed designer paper collection with stamps from “Layered with Kindness”. These are tea bag favors.
The pockets on the inside of the favor are created by folding 6″ squares of designer paper. Each pocket can hold a tea bag, a gift card, a note card, or another small gift.
Of course, I had to make a bright version – and while this stamp set and designer paper is no longer available, I bet many of you have them! I used “Rise & Shine” with paper from the Pleased as Punch collection.
The Daffodil Delight cardstock measures 2 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ and the designer paper measures 2 3/4″ x 3 1/4″.
The Granny Apple Green measures 3″ x 9 1/4″, scored at 3 1/2″, 3 3/4″, 7 3/4″ and 8″. The 6″ square of designer paper is scored at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″ in one direction and at 3 3/8″ and 3 1/2″ in the other. Again, if you have a directional print, plan the orientation before you score!
This is the one I made in my YouTube video (below). If you are receiving this post in an email, please click here for the video. The bunny is from “Welcome Easter” and the greeting is from “Itty Bitty Greetings”.
I don’t always make my Facebook Live presentations into YouTube videos – if you would like to be sure not to miss anything, please join the Buckeye Inklings Stampers Group on Facebook to get notifications of my posts.
Thanks so much for checking out my projects today. If you need any of our fabulous products, please click here to shop. I need your support in the online store to keep bringing you ideas!
The beautiful Ornate Garden Suite is now available in the online store – or contact me to order. This is an early release from the upcoming 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.
Place an order $35 or more in April with Host Code RQ3FX7DN, and I will send you the Gilded Gems from this bunde as a thank you! This is my way of sharing the Stampin’ Rewards with you. Thank you so much for your business!
