Global Stamping Friends Blog Hop - Happy NEW Year

Welcome to the JANUARY 2022 Edition of the Global Stamping Friends Blog Hop! You'll see projects in our hop from Stampin' Up! demonstrators around the world--I'm in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Note: I can only sell to customers in the US, so prices are in USD)

We generally hop the first Friday of each month, and our theme for today is Happy NEW Year! We'll be sharing projects using NEW products today! I'm featuring products from the Sweet Talk Suite. {you'll find all Product Purchase Links below the Blog Roll near the bottom of the post}

My card is a "slimline" card...and although we now have our own Slimline Envelopes now, I decided to make my own envelope, using Fresh Freesia Cardstock. It is not listed as a color that would coordinate with the Sweet Talk 12x12 Designer Series Paper, but I think it works great. I stamped the images on the front of the envelope using the Highland Heather Ink Pad. The X and O are separate images in the Sweet Conversations Stamp Set, and the lines are another separate image, but they look like a postmark to me when they are used all together. I also used it across the bottom of the envelope, turned 90 degrees, just overlapping the bottom a bit. You can only see a small bit of it in the picture, but I thought it sort of looked like the bar code lines the postal service puts across the bottom of an envelope. In addition to the products from the Sweet Talk Suite, I have used the Dotty Hearts Embossing Folders from the Annual Catalog. There are two small embossing folders in that pack, and I just used one of them on my card.

On both the envelope, and the card front, I made use of the corner rounder punch that's on the Detailed Trio Punch. The Iridescent Rhinestones you see on the project are in the NEW Sweet Talk Suite. The Suite also includes some Real Red ribbon, but I wanted something in a purple hue for this card. I chose the Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, and I think it works really well. That ribbon is also from the Annual Catalog, just like the Dotty Hearts Embossing Folders...don't forget about those great products! The curve at the back top of the envelope was made with a little die from the Sweet Heart Dies If you want to replicate that look, be sure to put a piece of chipboard inside your envelope first, so the die doesn't cut all the way through. My final touch on the envelope was to add just a bit of Multipurpose Liquid Glue around the corners of the flap, and let it dry. This creates a temporary bond that will allow the envelope to open and close

Those cute little hearts that look like a number pad, are from the coordinating Sweet Heart Dies, which you can get in the Sweet Conversations Bundle, or purchase separately. The die is a column of 4 hearts, so I die cut 3 columns, and cut the last heart off two of the columns. You will really want the Foam Adhesive Sheets for that part of the project. Just put some on the back of the Highland Heather Cardstock before you die cut, then you can just peel and stick the columns to the card front. The little hearts in the center of the columns of hearts are meant to come out, so you can use them that way on a project if you like, too. I used the Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker to write the numbers by hand.

Stampin' Supplies: Sweet Conversations BUNDLE (stamp set + Sweet Heart Dies), Fresh Freesia Cardstock, Highland Heather Cardstock and Ink Pad, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (to write numbers on hearts), Sweet Talk 12"x12" Designer Series Paper, Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones, Detailed Trio Punch (for rounded corners), Dotty Hearts Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Simply Shammy (to clean photopolymer stamps), Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Grid Paper, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. {see Product Purchase Links near the bottom of the post}

 

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Global Stamping Friends Blog Hop JANUARY 2022 Blog Roll
1. Kimberley Morris YOU ARE HERE!
2. Tricia Butts
3. Jan Musselman
4. Marieke Bart
5. June Olsen

Stampin' Supplies Product Purchase Links:

Sweet Conversations Bundle (English) [157624]	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613]	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082]	Sweet Talk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157616]	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
Detailed Trio Punch [146320]	Dotty Hearts Embossing Folders [155434]	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Foam Adhesive Sheets [152815]	Simply Shammy [147042]	Bone Folder [102300]	Paper Snips [103579]
Grid Paper [130148]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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Stampin' Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog

2022 Jan-June Mini Catalog
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New Holiday Mini Catalog

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Today marks the debut of the Stampin' Up! 
2011 Holiday Mini Catalog!

As a side note, my mother (also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator) passed away on August 23rd, and I am super busy putting together her service for Saturday, but I wanted to make sure to post the new mini catalog for you.

I will return when I get a chance, with a little tour of the catalog, and some notes on the great new products! Today also marks the start of a My Digital Studio Contest for both demonstrators, and customers--you can WIN $400 in Digital Downloads as a finalist, or $100 as a semi-finalist. I'll give you more details on that later, too.

Please go ahead and click on the catalog to view it, and leave me some comments about what product you are most excited about, or any questions you may have. I personally am in love with our new Simply Scored Board, and I can't wait to use it and demonstrate it!!!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
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NEW YEAR, NEW PRODUCTS!

Today marks the debut of a number of special promotions and newly released products!!! Click on the links below to view (or right click to download) sales flyers and brochures with full-color pictures and specific details about each offer.

SALE-A-BRATION starts today and runs through March 31st. Earn free stamps in the following manner:

• Spend $50 and earn one free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice.
• Host a workshop of at least $300 in sales, and earn one free Sale-A-Bration product, in addition to the generous hostess benefits!
• Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-A-Bration and get a 15% discount on your Starter Kit, PLUS choose a free stamp set from the Idea Book & Catalog (value up to 47.95) Click HERE and enter my password: newdemonstrator

The OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG starts today and runs through April 30th. This catalog ushers in a new "clear mount" line of stamps--the same rubber you've come to know and love, available to mount on clear acrylic blocks!

There is a new DEFINITELY DECORATIVE insert, introducing new vinyl décor, and stencils. You won't want to miss the chalkboard vinyl!

New HEART TREAT CUPS are available starting today, along with a coordinating Sweetheart stamp set, available in both wood mount, and clear mount.
Note: Quantities of this item for first shipment are limited, so order now to ensure delivery in plenty of time to make those special Valentine's treats!

The COUNTRY LIVING A LA CARTE promotion also begins today! Through April 30th, or while supplies last, order an exclusive stationery kit to use for special letters, one-of-a-kind menus, or any stylish crafting project. Kit includes:

• Uniquely designed 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" printed paper
• 12 Very Vanilla Medium envelopes
• Exclusive Dinner Party stamp set, featuring three culinary images
  
• Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot® (1"x1" ink pad)

View and download these publications, then SHOP NOW, or email me or call me (719-205-5957) with any questions, or if you'd like recommendations on coordinating product and colors!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net/

Stamped Texture

Isn't that a pretty card? I can compliment it without being a braggart because I didn't design the original--I stole the idea from a demo friend of mine here in Colorado Springs! But there is one part of it that is original, and that is the Stamped Texture. [REMEMBER: Click on any image in the post to see it larger.]

At the team meeting where everyone was making this card, I was wandering around taking pictures, so I didn't get my card done. I finally pulled out the pieces to it this weekend and finished it. The white texture on white card stock is very elegant, but I just felt like I wanted to add something to it. The main ornament on the card is from a stamp set called Delightful Decorations. There is one little stamp in that set that I thought would make a cool background, but the card already had the background texture embossed into it. Then, I noticed that it just happened to be the same size as the flowers on the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder that had already been used on the background layer...and I thought, Why not use both backgrounds?

You can probably already see where I'm going with this, but let me walk you through exactly what I did. First, I inked up the stamp (in Ruby Red for this card), and then I stamped the ink off, one time, onto scratch paper.

Then, without inking the stamp up again, I stamped it over one of the flowers on the card stock which had been run through the Big Shot in the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder. You don't have to be precise. My only caution is that you shouldn't SMASH the stamp onto the embossed flower, or you'll lose some of the charm and subtlety you get when only part of the stamped image shows up.

Use the R.A.N. (Repeat As Necessary) Method to create the look you want. (I just made that up, it comes from a sweetie-ism. Blake often uses that phrase tongue-in-cheek when he's teaching my kids something. Usually it's in conjunction with something the kids are complaining they weren't able to perfect after doing only one time!)

You can stamp over all of the flowers, as I did on my card, or you can stamp in a pattern, like a checkerboard, or every other line of flowers. You can even alternate colors. It's just that easy! It sort of gives the card a stucco look, in my opinion. This would probably look very elegant when stamped in neutral colors like Sahara Sand or Creamy Caramel. And, you know you'll just have to try stamping over the top of these flowers with that gorgeous Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint! Oooh la la!!!

TIP: Save yourself time if you are adhering layers over the top, and don't bother stamping the pattern where your card stock layer is going to cover it.

Shop in my ONLINE STORE for these Stampin' Supplies: Delightful Decorations stamp set, Four the Holidays stamp set (greeting), Tree Trimmings stamp set (ornament hanger), Whisper White Card Stock, Ruby Red card stock and ink, Stampin' Sponge, Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder, Two-Way Glue Pen & Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (to accent the center of the ornament).

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
http://kimberley.stampinup.net
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NEW - 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog!

Demonstrators have had the preview for this fabulous mini catalog, and the chance to preorder at a discount, for a few weeks now...and we've just been dying to show you what we all feel is undeniably the BEST MINI CATALOG EVER!

Click HERE to view, or right click to download, the Stampin' Up! 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog.

I would like to take you on a little tour of a few of my favorite products in the Holiday Mini Catalog, so please download it from the link above, or open the copy you received from me in the mail, and follow along...

HOSTESS SETS
Yes, the Holiday Mini Catalog features two exclusive Hostess Sets on pages 4 and 5! Pick Patterned Pines as a FREE Level 1 benefit, with at least $150 in Workshop sales. With at least $300 in Workshop sales, the Snow Buddies set can be yours as a Level 2 benefit, absolutely FREE!

SWEET TREATS
Turning to pages 6 and 7, you'll see an awesome new stamp set called Sweet Centers. It is designed for use with the new Sweet Treat Cups, which can hold candy, confetti, or whatever little sweet treat you'd like to share! When you use the stamp set with the cups, and pop out a 1-3/4" Circle Punch, you can create a hot air balloon, an ornament, a heart with a center, a treat-centered Halloween greeting, and even a flower with a treat center (by stamping petals and leaves around the treat cup). You can safely mail these specialty cards using the Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes.

HOLIDAY WINDOWS MOVERS & SHAPERS DIES
Featured at the top of page 7, these magnetic dies are used with the Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die. Four shapes are included in this set: an Elegant Label, a Dove, an Ornament, and a 1-3/4" Circle. The Circle is the perfect size to use with the Sweet Treat Cups, and the Ornament is just slightly larger than the new Ornament Punch (featured on p. 25) so it is perfect for layering.

GRATEFUL GREETINGS
The Grateful Greetings stamp set, on page 8, features 12 different sayings you can use throughout the holidays. There are greetings for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentine's Day.

PUMPKIN PATCH
If you aren't at all into a ghosty-witchy Halloween, you can still send festive greetings with the Pumpkin Patch stamp set, on page 9. This set features a circle and two ovals, which you can use as pumpkins, or stamp faces on them to create jack-o-lanterns, or use them as decorative ornaments in seasonal colors, or use the ovals and grass to make Easter eggs, or even use the shapes as BALLOONS! This may be one of the most versatile sets in the Holiday Mini Catalog for year-round use.

NIGHT & DAY SPECIALTY PAPER
Page 11 features Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper, in black & white patterns. There are 10 double-sided patterned paper sheets (2 ea. of 5 patterns), and 2 black polka-dot printed window sheets. These are great for so much more than just Halloween--for example, they are excellent for masculine cards or scrapbook pages, so stock up now!

AUTUMN A-PLENTY
The Autumn Splendor stamp set featured on pages 12-13 features 2 leaves, one leafy sprig, and a cute little double acorn stamp. Use this stamp set with the coordinating Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper, and the Table Setting Bigz™ XL die to set the scene for a beautiful gathering. The Table Setting Bigz™ XL die features a spiral that, when wound, can be made into a pine cone or rose. Also make leaves (or candle flames!), place cards, napkin rings, and tags using the rest of the images on the die.

SCHEDULE IT!
With the Calendar Kit and coordinating Note to Self stamp set on page 14, create a personalized 2010 calendar for yourself, and a few for friends and family! The Calendar Kit includes a raw chipboard easel for display, which can be colored with Craft Ink, or covered with card stock, or patterned paper. Box your calendar up in a Magnetic Gift Box (see page 33) and tie with coordinating Chocolate Chip 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon from page 183 of the 2009 Idea Book & Catalog.

HAVE A BERRY CHRISTMAS
Check out all the coordinating product on pages 20-21...don't you just have to have it ALL? The Berry Christmas stamp set coordinates with the Merry Details Sizzlit die, and the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper. The paper features metallic and flocked highlights! You'll get 12 sheets total: 2 each of 2 single-sided flocked papers, and 2 each of 4 couble-sided designs. Throw in the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder to add the perfect depth to any project you create with this collection, and use the Merry Embosslit to run out quick and easy gift tags.

ORNAMENTALLY YOURS
Speaking of coordinating products, you'll have a ball with the Delightful Decorations stamp set and Ornament Punch on pages 24-25. If you don't want to stamp, pick up some Merry & Bright Rub-Ons to use instead. The Rub-Ons come in a package of 2 sheets, one with Silver images and one with Whisper White images. Either the Sparkle & Shine Jumbo Wheel, or the Sassy Sparkles Jumbo Wheel would make a great background for a coordinating seasonal card or scrapbook page.

SHIMMER and SHINE
You'll find some fun sparklies on page 27, with three Shimmer Paints, as well as Gold Elastic Cord, and Silver Elastic Cord. The Champagne Mist and Frost White paints are translucent, while the Platinum paint is opaque. The acid-free pigment based paints work great on paper, wood, and even fabric (if you heat set). Make sure you grab some Sponge Daubers from page 192 of the 2009 Idea Book & Catalog to use with the paints.

3D CHRISTMAS TREE
Use the O Christmas Tree Bigz™ XL die, and Tree Decorations Sizzlit die to make sensational pop-up cards for the holidays! The trees also make darling stand-alone place settings or favors. You can decorate the tree however you like, and use it year round, as a Halloween, Easter, or Valentine's tree--just vary your color scheme and decorations. Regardless of how you use it, it's always gonna get a WOW!

UNDER $10
Going simple and inexpensive can also be stylish and trendy with any of the choices on pages 30-31 of the Holiday Mini Catalog, all of which are under $10 each! My favorite idea is to stamp the Bearing Gifts stamp on white card stock in black ink, and let the kids color the tags to keep on hand to put on gifts. This can keep them busy for HOURS, all for only $8.95...but really, moms know it's priceless! The stamp also makes a cute place card for holiday events, if you omit the "to" and "from", and stamp the remainder of the image at the corner of the place card. Do you participate in a yearly Toys for Tots drive? This image would be so perfect stamped on the corner of a Thank You card (again, omitting the "to" and "from") to be sent to volunteers and sponsors after the event.

SIMPLY ADORNED
The Simply Adorned Charms and Simply Adorned Chains are temporarily unavailable in order to resolve quality issues, so I'll save you the time (and the pining) and I'll feature them once they are available. I have to tell you, though, these are not only great on a necklace, they make awesome ornaments, or portrait holders for a 3D Family Tree Display. Both the charms, and the chains, are packaged in their own gift boxes--so they will make perfect last-minute gifts you can personalize yourself, especially with the images from the Charming stamp set on page 32.

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP
Pages 34-37 feature our new Build-A-Bear Workshop product line. There are stamp sets, patterned papers, and dies to cut out bears, bear clothing and accessories, and even a little baby bear and pawprint! If you have little ones at home, or you are looking to spend some fun quality time with grandkids, this collection would make an awesome family Christmas present. Purchase before Christmas to make holiday cards together, then, use the products to make cards, scrapbook pages, and other crafts year-round.

MY DIGITAL STUDIO
This digital art product will be available for order October 1st, but let me just say that you definitely want it! You can use Stampin' Up! images and products to make cards, scrapbook pages, albums, calendars and even BOOKS with the software and printing service. Even if you love the 3D "real life" craft, this product is still for you--coordinate Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors, and layout all your elements to perfection on the screen before you ever stamp or punch your paper. As the purchase date comes closer, I'll tell you more and show you some samples. This product is so comprehensive and versatile, it will need a long blog post all on its own :-)

Get all of the available products in my ONLINE STORE, delivered direct to your door! Order now, and take care of all your holiday and gift-giving needs before the rush. Click Customer Login near the top right to log in or create a customer account.

~Kimberley Morris
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

April Get Connected Special

During the month of April, earn one FREE "Under $10" item from page 208 of the Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog, for every $40 in Occasions Mini Catalog merchandise purchased! That's up to nearly a 25% return on your order!!!

Hostesses during April may also choose one Under $10 item for FREE, for every $150 in customer merchandise purchased (from any current catalog) on their workshop.

Here are some links you may find handy...click to view them, or right click to download and save a copy on your hard drive:

• Occasions Mini Catalog
• Under $10 items
• Get Connection Promotion Flyer

There are two Mini Note Kits to choose from, which include 4 Gift Note Cards & Envelopes, 2 stamp images, and a Chocolate Chip Ink Spot.

You may also choose from eight different single stamps, and mix & match to cover a variety of occasions. Get connected with your friends, neighbors and relatives this month, using hand-stamped note cards!

Check out the mini picture below for a preview of your FREE stamp choices:

Drop me an email to place your order, call me at 719-205-5957 to place your order, or place your order directly through my ONLINE STORE (Open 24/7!). Several of the free Under $10 images would lend themselves quite nicely to 'thank you' notes for your child's teacher at the end of the school year, which is coming right up. Match them with your $40 in Occasions Mini Catalog merchandise to make some darling cards!

DEMONSTRATOR BONUS SPECIAL: Get a FREE Stampin' Write Marker in the color of your choice, with your first earned Under $10 item. Get a FREE blank stationery kit (8 foldover cards & envelopes), with your second earned Under $10 item. Choose either the marker, or the stationery kit, for each successive Under $10 item earned.*

*Online Orders will receive their free items in a separate shipment, please allow 2-3 weeks for processing and shipping. Color assortment of blank stationery kit will be Demonstrator's choice. This special only valid through Kimberley Morris, Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator.