Welcome to the FIRST 2020 Artisan Design Team Blog Hop!
The Stampin’ Up! 2020 Artisan Design Team has so many amazing creations for you to see! I hope that you take the time to check out all 16 blogs!
This blog hop is designed for Demonstrators or Soon-to-Be Demonstrators! Why? The hop features a SNEAK PEEK to the Coordination Product Release! What is the Coordination Product Release? Read on my friend and you will soon find out!
If this is your first time stopping by my blog, I truly want to thank you for being here! I am so very honored. I do my best to provide inspiration as well as step-by-step instructions to my creations so that you can make them too! You can view my PDF Tutorial Library Here. You can also subscribe to my Newsletter and Blog Updates so you don’t miss out on future posts!
So what’s the Coordination Product Release? The Coordination Product Release is an exclusive, limited-time collection of products that has everything you need to let you celebrate your creativity. The Coordination Products are made up of Dies and Designer Series Paper made to coordinate with stamps and punches from Sale-A-Bration Promotion and Jan-Jun Mini Catalogs! HOW EXCITING!
No more Fussy Cutting! I personally love to fussy cut my stamped images, but I know that is not the case for everyone! It might be a therapy to me, but make others want to rip their hair out!
IMPORTANT! The Coordination Products are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Demonstrators can pre-order these products TODAY! DON’T DELAY! Order these products now, while they are in stock! Limit ONE PRE-ORDER ITEM PER DEMONSTRATOR!
NOT A DEMONSTRATOR? TODAY IS THE BEST DAY TO BECOME ONE! WHY? See the $99 Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Special Below!
- SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS! Jan. 3 – March 31, 2020 ONLY!
- For $99 (plus tax), you get:
- up to $125 in products of your choice. the only exceptions are Sale-A-Bration and host rewards products.
- a FREE new Mini Paper Cutter
- a FREE 6 x 6 paper sampler of the new designer series paper
- your choice of a FREE stamp set (any price)
- the kit ships free (another 10% savings)
- HAPPY SHOPPING! Enjoy 20 – 25% off your favorite Stampin’ Up! inks, paper, stamps, tools and more while you remain active.
I love the look of a watercolor image against White Embossing, don’t you? I stamped the Happy Birthday To You image in Versamark Ink onto a piece of Shimmery White Cardstock (rub that baby with an Embossing Buddy first), covered the stamped image with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Give the piece of cardstock a little flick to remove the excess powder, then grab a Heat Tool and set the powder in place!
Here are some Step-by-Step Instructions on how I created the complete card:
- With a Paper Trimmer, cut a piece of Night of Navy Cardstock to 4 1/4 x 11″. Score and fold at 5 1/2″. (this is your card base).
- Cut a piece of Night of Navy Cardstock to 4 1/8 x 5 3/8″. Adhere to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Cut a piece of Vellum Cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4″. Zip through a die-cutting and embossing machine tucked inside a Subtle 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to the card with Snail Adhesive.
- Put a drop of Whisper White Craft Ink Refill onto an Acrylic Block. Grap with an Aqua Painter that is filled with water. Flick the Aqua Painter so the white sprays onto a 3 1/4 x 4 1/2″ piece of Night of Navy Cardstock. Let dry completely or set with a Heat Tool. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Crop a piece of Vellum Cardstock using the largest Stitched Circle Die. Zip through a die-cutting and embossing machine tucked inside a Subtle 3D Embossing Folder. Snip a touch off the edge with Paper Snips. Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Use the sprig and leaf dies (Birthday Dies Coordination Product) to crop 6 of each with Vellum Cardstock. Adhere as shown with Mini Glue Dots.
- Use a Stamparatus to stamp the birthday cake image (Happy Birthday To You) in Versamark Ink onto a piece of Shimmery White Cardstock that has been rubbed with an Embossing Buddy. Cover the stamped image with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Flick the cardstock to remove the excess powder, then set the Stampin’ Emboss Powder with a Heat Tool. Crop the cake with the coordinating die (Birthday Dies) and a die-cutting and embossing machine. Color the image with an Aqua Painter and the following Classic Inks: Blueberry Bushel, Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, Gray Granite. Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Use a Stamparatus to stamp the sentiment (Happy Birthday To You) in Versamark Ink onto a piece of Night of Navy Cardstock that has been rubbed with an Embossing Buddy. Cover the stamped sentiment with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Flick the cardstock to remove the excess powder, then set the Stampin’ Emboss Powder with a Heat Tool. Snip closely with Paper Snips. Adhere to the card with snipped-to-size Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Add Rhinestone Basic Jewels as shown for the final touch!
SEE THAT? That is the smooth edge of a die-cut cake! How did I get that phenomnally cut die-cut? With the NEW Birthday Dies (Item 153590) from the Coordination Product Release!
HOW DO YOU GET THEM? If you are a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, you can add them to a demonstrator order TODAY!
There are a total of SIX products in the Coordination Product Release. My creation features the Birthday Dies that coordinate with the Happy Birthday to You Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set that you can EARN FOR FREE!
FREE? Yes FREE! During Sale-A-Bration you can earn FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog. How? For every $50 spent on any Stampin’ Up! products (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. There’s no limit! Choose something amazing for FREE with every $50 purchase, or spend $100 for additional product options! Look for the reward icons in the Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog.
DON’T HAVE A COPY OF THE CATALOGS? You can download them via the links below:
Stampin’ Up! 2020 January – June Mini Catalog
Stampin’ Up! 2020 Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog
I just LOVE the softness of a blue & gray color combination, especially when watercolored. Pair that with White Embossed Edges and you have a recipe for a project full of stunning beauty.
THERE’S MORE! Want to know what else is included in the Coordination Product Release? Download this PDF Flyer with the details of what is available and what products it coordinates with.
Be sure to click on the buttons below to visit the rest of the Stampin’ Up! 2019 Artisan Design Team to see the entire blog hop line-up and to gain oodles of inspiration for the Well Said and Dear Doily Bundles!
Caroline van der Straaten | Visit Her Blog
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Lauren Alarid | Visit Her Blog
Manuela Geiswinkler | Visit Her Blog
Marine Wiplier | Visit Her Blog
Martha Groger | Visit Her Blog
Narelle Farrugia | Visit Her Blog
Nina Waldschmidt | Visit Her Blog
Rochelle Blok | Visit Her Blog
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Click on the image below, it takes you right to my store so you can begin shopping NOW!
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- SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS! Jan. 3 – March 31, 2020 ONLY!
- For $99 (plus tax), you get:
- up to $125 in products of your choice. the only exceptions are Sale-A-Bration and host rewards products.
- a FREE new Mini Paper Cutter
- a FREE 6 x 6 paper sampler of the new designer series paper
- your choice of a FREE stamp set (any price)
- the kit ships free (another 10% savings)
- YAY DISCOUNT! Then save 20-25% on future purchases, with no obligation to buy, sell or stay active…do it for the discount and for you!
Have a Hoot-a-Riffic Day!
It’s beautiful Stesha !!! I love everything !
I absolutely LOVE your card. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful in blue! Love the white splatter on the background, and the watercolored image. This card has so much detail. Very lovely.
OMG! This cake is so adorable! Love the blue you used! Love your cards!
Awesome ?
Fabulous! Watercolour and embossing – a perfect marriage!
Stunning card and your Fussy Cutting with the Happy Birthday sentiment is on point!
Stunning card, Stesha! Gorgeous color combo!
You knocked it out of the park again. The blue color is a totally new look!
A beautiful card with wonderful colours! Love it!
Dina
OMG Stesha this is soooo amazing – words can’t describe how beautiful this project is.
I love the blue in combination with the grey and the white. Still stunning.
Your card is beautiful. I love the image and the blue/gray color combo.
The vellum is just the perfect touch!
I’m not usually a blog commenter, but this card is stunning! Very beautiful work!
Your card is absolutely gorgeous. Love the composition.
Your card is amazing! I love your style!
Stesha – this card is absolutely gorgeous. It took my breath away. You are so incredibly talented and I always look forward to seeing your creations. They are always a work of art!
Just awesome details and layers. So special!
I love this stunning card, Stesha. Thanks for the tips on how you made it.