October 2020 - Kylie’s International Stampin’ Up Blog Highlights

Hello and thanks for stopping by! Today, I am super-excited to be sharing my card for Kylie Bertucci’s Monthly International Stampin’ Up!® Blog Highlights. 

This is such a fun monthly event and you are able to vote for me and my card! The top ten winners will take part in an international blog hop later this month. 

You can vote by clicking here: https://www.kyliebertucci.com/2020/10/kylies-international-blog-highlights.html.

The theme for this event is Thank You. Two simple words that truly mean SO much! It is a good reminder to send out more cards in appreciation those that help, encourage, motivate and support us in our lives. 

*I’ve listed all of the measurements and details for my card below, along with a full supply list at the very end of this post. 

Color Combo:

Melon Mambo

Rich Razzleberry

Bumble Bee

Whisper White

If you have visited me recently, it’s not a surprise that I am absolutely SMITTEN with the Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper. I just love the mix of pattern and color in this pack, so perfect for so many different occasions. I decided to break one one of my all-time favorite fall stamp sets for a bright and happy card in non-traditional fall colors. Another cool thing is that the Plaid Tidings DSP is on sale this month for an additional 15% off. Whoo hoo! 

The Gather Together stamp set and coordinating Gathered Leaves Dies are probably one of my favorite sets to use for fall cards. You can’t go wrong with leaves and pumpkins, right? I especially love the sentiments in this set, which are perfect to send a little smile across the miles. Now, I’m ALL about the gorgeous rich colors of the fall season, but am a “brights” girl by nature. So, I thought it would be fun to mix it up a little with this color combo. The plaid really ties it all together, don’t you think? 

Card Measurements and Details: 

• Melon Mambo Card Base - 4 1/4” x 11”, scored at 5 1/2” 
• Rich Razzleberry Cardstock - 4” x 5 1/4” 
• Bumblebee Cardstock - 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”, embossed with Woodland Embossing Folder
• Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper - 2” x 5 1/8” 
• Melon Mambo Cardstock - die cut a 2 1/4” x 3 3/8” scalloped rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies
• Whisper White Cardstock - 2 1/8” x 3 1/4”, stamp sentiment in Rich Razzleberry ink and adhere to scalloped rectangle
• Bumblebee Cardstock - scrap to stamp leaf in Bumblebee ink and die cut using Gathered Leaves Dies, accent the leaf with Wink of Stella for added sparkle, if desired
• Melon Mambo Cardstock - scrap to die cut the medium-sized detailed leaf in the Gathered Leaves Dies
• Rich Razzleberry Cardstock - scrap to die cut the largest detailed leaf in the Gathered Leaves Dies
• Gilded Gems and gold trim from Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo Pack
• Whisper white Cardstock (inside card) - 4” x 5 1/4”, stamp wheat image in Bumblebee ink and stamp sentiment in Rich Razzleerry ink
• Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper (inside card) - 1” x 5 1/4” 

Finally, a look inside the card. I added a little strip of of that pretty plaid paper along with a simple stamped image to keep the continuity from the front of the card. I just love the sentiment, too. Perfect to tell someone how thankful you are to have them in your life.  

Thanks so much for visiting today and I’d love it if you would vote for my card! It’s super easy and just takes one little click. Head over to Kylie’s blog at the link below to see all of the beautiful projects. Once you see my card (I’m #19), just click the little heart in the right corner of the photo. The heart will turn red, and you’ve voted. Quick and easy! 

You can vote by clicking the image below or through this link: https://www.kyliebertucci.com/2020/10/kylies-international-blog-highlights.html

Love this project? Here is your shopping list so you can re-create this card on your own. You can click on any of the photos below to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The current Host Code is: UT6DWQQU

Also, If you place an order over $50 (before tax and shipping) using the above host code, you will also receive a gift from me: a FREE Exclusive Project Tutorial PDF, see the sneak peek below. Each month, I partner with an amazingly talented group of demonstrators from around the world to create these project tutorials. This month’s tutorial features 10 awesome project ideas to inspire your creativity! 

If your order is over $150, please do NOT use the host code. You will still receive the PDF tutorial along with an additional free gift from me. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. 
Have a HAPPY day today! 

-Anne Marie

 Product List

Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set [150589]	Gathered Leaves Dies [150662]	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690]	Woodland Embossing Folder [152881]	Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153527]
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115320]	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115316]	Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Gilded Gems [152478]
Wonder Of The Season Ribbon Combo Pack [153537]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad [147091]	Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad [153116]	Stampin' Seal [152813]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

International Highlights Top Ten Winners Blog Hop - June 2020

Hello stamping friends! Earlier this month, I participated in Kylie Bertucci’s International Blog Highlights. The card below is what I made for the event and you can find more details about it by clicking HERE. 

Thank you SO much to everyone who voted for my project! I am so over-the-moon excited to have been voted into the Top Ten. As a Top Ten winner, we are invited to participate in a separate blog hop and that is what I am sharing with you today. I am so honored to participate in this blog hop with so many amazingly talented Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators and want to send a big THANK YOU to the amazing Kylie Bertucci for hosting this monthly event. 

The theme of our blog hop this month is “THANKS” and I really enjoyed putting this card together. Two of my favorite things are bright and cheery colors along with big, bold sentiments. I think it helps to put the “Happy” in Happy Mail. :)

Two products I seem to keep reaching for in my stamp studio over that past week are the new Playful Alphabet Dies and the Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper. The alphabet dies are the perfect size for cards and the patterned paper is a fun mix of polka dots, stripes and other fun designs. I’ve listed all of the measurements and details for this card below along with a full supply list at the very end of this post. 

Color Combo:

Night of Navy

Calypso Coral

Silver Foil

Whisper White

To add just a little more to the bold sentiment, I pulled out the Ornate Thanks Bundle for some smaller sentiments to add a little more interest. Of course, no card is ever finished until the sparkles make an appearance. Once  adhered the letters to the Night of Navy Die cut (from the Hippo & Friends Dies), I spritzed it with a mixture of a few drops of Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint and rubbing alcohol in a Stampin’ Spritzer. One little tip, it’s best to use rubbing alcohol that is 70% or LESS for this technique. Anything higher than that and your shimmer paint might “curdle” and that’s no fun. The finishing touch was to add a few Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins to keep the “polka-dot party” going on this card. 

Card Measurements and Details:

• Thick Whisper White Card Base - 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4” 
• Night of Navy Cardstock - 5-1/4” x 4” 
• Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper (Calypso Coral polka dot pattern) - 5-1/8” x 3-7/8” 
• Silver Foil Paper - 2 pieces, each measuring 1/4” x 3-7/8”, die cut using the dotted border from the Ornate Borders Dies
• Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper (white polka dot pattern)  - 1-1/2” x 3-7/8” 
• Night of Navy Cardstock - scrap to die cut the (3-3/4”) frame from the Hippo & Friends Dies
• Whisper White Cardstock - scrap to die cut letters from Playful Alphabet Dies
• Whisper White Cardstock - 2” x 3/8”, stamp sentient from Ornate Thanks in Calypso Coral ink and snip both ends at an angle using Paper Snips
• Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon and Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins
• Whisper White Cardstock (inside card) - 5-1/4” x 4”, stamp sentient from Ornate Thanks in Night of Navy ink
• Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper (inside card) - 1” x 5-1/4” 

Finally here is a look inside the card using a little pop of that patterned DSP and a coordinating sentiment. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to hop along to see the projects from Kylie’s International Highlights Top Ten Winners. 

From here, you’ll be headed to Beth McCollough’s blog. I’ve also posted the complete list of blog hoppers below, just in case you lose your way. 

Thanks for stopping by today! All of the products that I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The current Host Code is: 3A7TY9ER

If you place an order over $50 (before tax and shipping) using this host code, you will also receive a gift from me: a FREE Exclusive Project Tutorial PDF, see the sneak peek below. Each month, I partner with an amazingly talented group of demonstrators from around the world to create these project tutorials. This month’s tutorial features 11 awesome project ideas to inspire your creativity! 

Also, don’t forget about the AWESOME deal right now to get the most “bang for your buck”: The Starter Kit! Learn More HERE. This is ONLY through June 30th, so don’t wait! 

Thanks so much for stopping by. 
Have a HAPPY day today! 

Anne Marie

Product List

Playful Alphabet Dies [152706]	Ornate Thanks Bundle (English) [154115]	Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [149471]	Ornate Borders Dies [152724]	Hippo & Friends Dies [153585]
Playing With Patterns 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152490]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]
Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477]	Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912]	Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint [147044]	Stampin' Spritzer [126185]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101]
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]
Paper Trimmer [152392]	Paper Snips [103579]	Bone Folder [102300]