Counting Sheep for PP551& Facebook Live

Hello everyone! For my Facebook Live video yesterday, I shared a card using a sneak peek of the Counting Sheep stamp set and coordinating Sheep Dies, which will be available to earn for FREE with a qualifying purchase during Stampin’ Up!® Sale-A-Bration, which begins on August 3rd, 2021

Please join me over on on my *Stampin’ Anne Facebook Page*, where I do Live videos sharing fun Stampin’ Up!® projects. My set time for Facebook Live is Friday at 4:00pm CST, however I have been trying to pop on more often. Be sure to “Like” and “Follow” my Facebook Page so you get the notifications. If you can’t make it Live, you can always watch the replay. Also, I’d like to invite you to join my Stampin’ Anne Facebook Group for more updates, promotions, upcoming classes and exclusive projects. Everyone is welcome!

*To check out the video for how this card was made, click here: Counting Sheep “Sneak Peek” Facebook Live. 

I really enjoyed creating my Design Team card for this week’s sketch challenge over at The Paper Players. If you missed it, I posted it yesterday on my blog. You can see it HERE. I just loved Ann’s sketch so much, I decided to create another fun card for my Facebook Live.  

I just love this little sassy sheep! It was fun and easy to put the little scene together using the stamps and dies, too. It doesn’t get more fun than a sheep delivering a birthday balloon bouquet, right? :) 

All of the measurements for my project are listed below and there is a full supply list at the very end of this blog post.

Card Measurements and Details: 

• Misty Moonlight Card Base: 4-1/4” x 11”, score at 5-1/2” 
• Mango Melody Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4” 
• Basic White Cardstock: 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”, embossed using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
• Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (Host Exclusive): 3-3/4” x 1” (2 pieces) and 3-1/2” x 1” (1 piece)
• Misty Moonlight Cardstock: 2-5/8” x 4-3/8” 
• Pool Party Cardstock: 2-1/2” x 4-1/4” 
• Granny Apple Green Cardstock: 2-1/2” (edited) x 1-1/4”, stamp three grass images in Granny Apple Green ink
• Adhere Granny Apple Green strip to Pool Party layer and emboss using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
• Cut out three balloons in Basic Black and one balloon each in Misty Moonlight, Mango Melody and Granny apple Green using Sheep Dies
• Basic White Cardstock: scrap to stamp the sheep in Momento ink, color with Stampin’ Blends and die cut using Sheep Dies
• Bumblebee Ginghan Ribbon and Rhinestones
• Basic White Cardstock: 1-5/8” x 3/4”, stamp sentiment in Momento ink
• Basic White Cardstock (inside card): 4” x 5-1/4”, stamp sentiment and hat in Momento ink and color hat with Stampin’ Blends
• Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (Host Exclusive, inside card): 3/4” x 5-1/4” 

Finally a peek inside the card. I just love that little party hat! 

Last but not least, here is a photo of our new foster dog! I shared a little bit about her story on my Facebook Live video and a lot of people were asking to see her. Introducing Miss Isla! She’s about 2 years old and just the sweetest pup. She’s getting settled in with us now and will probably be ready for adoption in about 4 weeks or so. Isn’t she adorable? 

***Again, you can check out my Facebook Live video to see how this card came together: Counting Sheep “Sneak Peek" Facebook Live. 

I also hope you will join us this week over at The Paper Players and share your project for our  Sketch Challenge. We’d love to see what you come up with using this awesome sketch. You can link up your project through Noon PST on Friday July 30th, 2021. 

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: 

SBFVMH4F

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 12 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

Please note, the following products will be be available to earn for FREE with a qualifying order during Stampin’ Up!® Sale-A-Bration, which runs from August 3, 2021 - September 30, 2021: 

• Counting Sheep stamp set
• Sheep Dies

Product List

Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718]	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim [153658]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893]	Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154886]	Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153108]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Paper Snips [103579]

In Bloom for PP541

Happy Sunday, friends!

Time for a new creative challenge over at The Paper Players! 

This week, I am very excited to be hosting our monthly Clean-and-Simple (CAS) Challenge.

I always think it’s funny that my friends over at The Paper Players even LET me host Clean-and-Simple week. They know how I struggle with it. I will say though, that over the years I’ve gotten a lot better at this style of card making and have really started to enjoy it. :) 

For this challenge, I added in the theme of using “Polka Dots” on your CAS project. What do we mean by Clean-and-Simple? 

MINIMAL LAYERS

LITTLE TO NO EMBELLISHMENTS

LOTS OF CLEAN WHITE SPACE

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

For my CAS Polka Dot project, I decided to use two of my favorite products, the In Bloom Bundle and the new Dots & Checks Embossing Folders. I can’t even tell you how much I have used the In Bloom Stamp set and coordinating Pierced Blooms Dies. If you don’t have this bundle, add it to your list. It’s so easy to make beautiful cards with all of the different flowers and that pierced detail really pops! 

If you have ever visited me before, you know that I absolutely LOVE bright colors and rainbows! I used some cardstock scraps to make a rainbow border on my card front. This is a fantastic layout to use up some of those card scraps you probably have taking up space in your craft room too. So many possibilities with color combinations! 

Card Measurements and Details: 

• Basic White THICK Card Base: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2”
• Two pieces EACH of Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay and Highland Heather Cardstock: 1-1/4” x 1/2” 
• One piece Gorgeous Grape Cardstock: 1-1/4” x 1/2” 
• Add the cardstock strips along the left side of the card base using liquid glue
• Basic White Cardstock: 3-1/4” x 5-1/2”, embossed using the polka dots from the Dots & Checks Embossing Folders
• Adhere the embossed Basic White piece along the left side of the card base, slightly overlapping the colored cardstock strips
• Basic White Cardstock: scrap to die cut the flowers and to stamp and die cut the sentiment using the In Bloom Bundle
• Small scraps of Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green and Bermuda Bay Cardstock to die cut the flower centers and leaves
• Accent the flower centers with Wink of Stella for added sparkle
• Three Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Normally I share a photo of the inside of the card, but I decided to leave this one blank to include a special handwritten note for the recipient. So instead, I’ll just share a photo of our adorable foster puppy, formerly known as Cassie. Her new family decided to rename her Frannie, so we are getting her used to that. She is such a happy dog, we are really enjoying our time with her. 

I hope you will join us this week over at The Paper Players and share your project for our Clean-and-Simple “Polka Dots" Challenge. We’d love to see what you come up with! You can link up your project through Noon PST on Friday May 21st 2021. 

Be sure to stop by and say hello to The Paper Players Design Team:  

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James 

Laurie Schmidt

Anne Marie Hile (that’s me!) 

Ann Schach 

Nancy Leppek

Debbie Crowley

Amanda Mertz

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: 

JWVCFMB6

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 12 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

In Bloom Bundle [156208]	In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set [154380]	Pierced Blooms Dies [154312]	Checks & Dots Embossing Folders [155432]	Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153080]
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]