Sale-a-bration Spotlight | Memories and more…

Sweet Soiree Memories and More Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration

StampinByHannah Sale-a-bration Spotlight Memories and more…

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I have been loving doing some memory keeping projects recently. I’ve been working on my One Little Word album, and I have some 12 x 12 traditional scrapbook layouts to share with you soon too. Stampin’ Up!’s memory keeping products are just awesome… the main memory keeping line is Memories and More. It’s a pocket scrapbooking system, and each pack of Memories and More cards comes with a selection of 72 cards in a mixture of 6 x 4″ and 3 x 4″, PLUS stickers and overlays too.

However, Memories and More is about more than just memory keeping… and the Sale-a-bration Memories and More pack (Sweet Soiree) is the perfect way to demonstrate that!

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator StampinByHannah shares Memories and More card making with Customer Thank you cards

These cards were created for my February customer thank you cards. Each and every person that shops with me puts an enormous smile on my face… I love you all and enjoy sending you all cards and presents (particularly when you use the Code Club Code!)

Shopping during Sale-a-bration gets you even more too… as each time you spend £45 you get to choose a fabulous free item (like these Memories and More cards!)

How to make a card with Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration Memories and More Cards Video Tutorial

Sale-a-bration also gives you more Stampin’ Rewards when you spend over £200! Normally a £200 order would give you 10% extra in Stampin’ Rewards, but during Sale-a-bration you get an extra £20 to spend…. that’s at least £40 in free £££ to spend on anything in the Stampin’ Up! catalogue! Awesome!

My favourite Sale-a-bration deal is the joining offer though…. your £99 fully customisable Starter Kit gets you £130 worth of Stampin’ Up! goodies, plus 2 extra Stamp Sets from the Spring Summer or Annual catalogues, PLUS a heap of other great benefits too… you can find all the joining deal information HERE!

Card making PDF Tutorial Download How to make a Memories and More Birthday Card using Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration products

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International Blog Highlights | Love…. and coffee!

International Blog Highlights Coffee Cafe Love Card using Stampin' Up! products

StampinByHannah International Blog Highlights Love…. and coffee!

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Oh my goodness, these International Blog Highlights posts are coming round quickly! I have SO much fun with the theme’s Kylie sets each month… and this month is no exception! This month’s theme was Love.

First of all I had though of hearts, and pink, but then I started to dig a little deeper, and rather than make a lovely-dovey card I thought I would make a card to celebrate something I Love… Coffee!

International Blog Highlights Coffee Cafe Love Card using Stampin' Up! products

Stampin’ Up! have the PERFECT stamp set for such a card; the Coffee Cafe Stamp set, coordinating Coffee Cups Framelits and Coffee Break Designer Series Paper. I have had SO much fun playing with this bundle and Designer Series Paper, it was my Stamp of the Month for February, and we played with it again during my team Facebook Live last weekend.

Measurements:

Card Base – Crumb Cake – 29.7 x 10.5 cm, scored at 14.85 cm

Stripes of Early Espresso card stock – (x3) 14.85 x 2 cm

Stripes of Coffee Break Designer Series Paper – (x2) 14.85 x 2 cm

Piece of Coffee Break Designer Series Paper – 14.85 x 6.5 cm

International Blog Highlights Coffee Cafe Love Card using Stampin' Up! products

Don’t forget to pop over to Kylie’s blog and vote for your favourite projects!

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Embossed Resist Berry Burst Birthday

Berry Burst Embossed Resist Birthday Card using Beautiful Day from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Embossed Resist Berry Burst Birthday

 

You guys know how much I love playing with inks… and today’s card features one of my favourite stamping techniques; Embossed Resist!

Berry Burst Embossed Resist Birthday Card using Beautiful Day from Stampin' Up!

The Embossed Resist technique is simple to achieve but so much fun, and there are so many different looks you can get that the possibilities are almost endless! So, here the flowers from Beautiful Day were stamped down the left hand side of the piece of Whisper White card stock in Versamark ink, and then heat embossed with Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Then Berry Burst ink is added over the top with a sponge… where the heat embossing is resists the ink and therefore remains white while the rest of the card stock becomes coloured.

Berry Burst Embossed Resist Birthday Card using Beautiful Day from Stampin' Up!

The rest of the card came together pretty quickly, with the stamped sentiment from the Beautiful Day Stamp Set, Berry Burst Woven Ribbon, and a trio of Petal Passion Embellishments.

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Make It Monday | Quick Cards with Tutti Frutti Cards and Envelopes

Make It Monday How to make quick cards with Tutti Fruiti cards and envelopes from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Make It Monday Quick Cards with Tutti Frutti Cards and Envelopes

Make It MondayHello! I hope that your week is of to a great start! I have a quick project for you today, using one of the fabulous items from Sale-a-bration…

Make It Monday Quick Cards with Petal Passion Designer Series Paper and Tutti Fruiti Cards and Envelopes from Stampin' Up!

The Tutti Frutti cards and envelopes are available for FREE with a £45 order before the 31st March. They coordinate with the Tutti Frutti Suite in the Spring Summer Catalogue. This fabulous suite contains a really cute stamp set and coordinating dies, Designer Series Paper, Card Stock, Mini Stampin’ Spots, and Adhesive Backed Sequins.

The Tutti Frutti cards and envelopes are a pack of 16 cards and matching envelopes in Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake and Basic Black. I’ve pulled out the Basic Black and combined them with the Petal Passion Designer Series Paper and some Basic Black stamping with Beautiful Day.

Make It Monday Quick Cards with Tutti Fruiti Cards and Envelopes and the Beautiful Day Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!

Before I go today I just want to let you know that this month’s Stamp of the Month Club closes on Thursday at 9PM… I can’t wait for you to get this class! It is AWESOME!

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Facebook Live Online Card Class Re-Run | March 2018

StampinByHannah Stampin' Up! Facebook Live Online Card Class March 2018 3 cards with Hedgehugs

StampinByHannah Facebook Live Online Card Class Re-Run – March 2018

Stampin' Up! Facebook Live StampinByHannah UK

Did you catch me Live on Facebook last Tuesday? I do a Facebook Live each month for my Free Online Card Class (sometimes you get some extra’s too!), and this month we played with the Hedgehugs Stamp Set. Facebook Live is SO much fun… I even do an exclusive Facebook Live Class for my team each month too!

We made 3 fun cards this month, and I thought I would share them with you here on my blog too!

Adorable Hedgehugs Card using Stampin' Up! products

This stamp set is in the Stampin’ Up! Spring Summer Catalogue, and this first card was inspired by one of the catalogue samples. Check out the video for some fun tips to repeat stamping those flowers!

Card 1 Measurements:

Card Base – Crumb Cake – 29.7 x 10.5 cm, scored on the long side at 14.8 cm

A Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper – 10.5 x 2.5 cm

Whisper White card stock – 10.5 x 7 cm

Cute Friend card using Hedgehugs from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah Facebook Live

Card 2 Measurements:

Card base – Sahara Sand – 29.7 x 10.5 cm, scored on the long side at 14.8 cm

A Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper – 14.3 x 5 cm

I have already scheduled April’s Facebook Live Online Card Class for the 3rd April… help me decide what we stamp next month by filing in the form below

The class doesn’t end here though… it continues into my Monday Stampin’ Inspiration email, where you will find an exclusive card making video tutorial PLUS class extras! You can sign up to my weekly emails HERE… or in the PINK bar at the top of the page.

3 fun card ideas using Hedgehugs from Stampin' Up!

Card 3 Measurements:

Card Base – Early Espresso – 21 x 14.8 cm, Scored on the long side at 10.5 cm

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper – 14.3 x 10 cm

Sahara Sand Card stock – 12.3 x 8 cm

I have a fabulous giveaway as part of this month’s Facebook Live Online Card Class… to enter to win a pack of Wood Textures Designer Series Paper AND Black Rhinestones, just share the video on either Facebook or Youtube, Leave a comment on the video on either Facebook or YouTube, or shop using this month’s Code Club Code! Entries close on the 31st March at midnight, and are open in the UK only.

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Techniques | Double Embossing with the Basket Weave Embossing Folder

How to Video Tutorial Double Embossing with Basket Weave from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Techniques Double Embossing with the Basket Weave Embossing Folder

Stamping Techniques Series

I gave you a bit of a sneak peak of this card on Wednesday… but I have made another version for todays (special) video!

Cardmaking techniques video tutorial using Blossoms Basket from Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration

This card features the Double Embossing technique. I am LOVING this at the moment, I think it really adds a wow to an embossing folder and it works so well with the Basket Weave Embossing Folder that is part of the Blossoming Basket Bundle available for FREE during Sale-a-bration!

Today’s video is special for a few reasons; 1. spot the sneaky first appearance of my new Stamparatus! (there WILL be more of that very soon… I am LOVING it!) 2. I have been playing around with my video editing, and I would love to hear what you think of the new format! Let me know in the comments here or on the video itself on YouTube!

How to double emboss with the Basket Weave Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

I would suggest a couple of top tips for this one….

  1. Make sure you’re embossing folder is clean before each use… I think that is why there is a LOT more embossing powder on the Night of Navy card than the Early Espresso one, I didn’t remove the first layer of Versamark ink in between cards!
  2. Rub your card stock with your Embossing Buddy before you run it through the embossing folder… stop that powder sticking in places you don’t want it!
  3. Take you time, Versamark is very slow drying, you have plenty of time, don’t rush!

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How to make a quick and fun birthday card using Springtime Foils Designer Series Paper

How to make a quick birthday card using Designer Series paper and the Perennial Birthday Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah How to make a quick and fun birthday card using Springtime Foils Designer Series Paper

Stamping Techniques Series

Hello! So, I recently I have been evaluating a few things in my business… because this blog is my business, and by purchasing Stampin’ Up! goodies through my online store you keep this blog (and my videos) coming! This has led me to change things up a bit… my emails have reduced to once a week, and I am committed to more Facebook Live events and my VIP group… and my Friday videos are going to change a little too, rather than them be totally techniques focused they are going to start being a little broader…. and today is the start of that!

How to make a fun birthday card video tutorial with Perennial Birthday from Stampin' Up!

I have been having HEAPS of fun with the Springtime Foils Designer Series Paper, and I know that you guys are LOVING it too! This paper is available for FREE during Sale-a-bration, all you need to do to qualify is order £45 worth of Stampin’ Up! goodies in my Stampin’ Up! Webstore, and then choose it as your Sale-a-bration freebie! Awesome!

As you can see these cards were really quick to put together, but they are perfect for that un-expected birthday card request! I love having cards like these in my reserve stash ready to pull out at a moments notice… or they make great cards to donate to your local care home, hospice, or other charity too

How to make a fun and quick card using Springtime Foils Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration

I have loads of things planned for March… starting with my Stamp of the Month tomorrow, and then my Monthly Facebook Live Online Card Class on Tuesday! This month we are playing with the Hedgehugs stamp set… I have been super organised this month and already have the cards made and I can tell you that they are super cute! Don’t forget that you can get the card kit to match this months class by using the Code Club Code when you shop!

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Thoughtful Thursday | New Home Card using Home Life from Stampin’ Up!

Bright and fun Congratulations New Home card using Home Life from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Thoughtful Thursday New Home Card using Home Life from Stampin’ Up!

Stampin' Up! UK Independent Demonstrator StampinByHannah Thoughtful Thursday

Over recent weeks I have had heaps of reasons to send cards to my friends and family, including my younger brother moving house last week. I have a few of this type of card to make over the next few weeks as my brother in law is also due to move very soon too. So, in preparation for them moving, and our house move (yes, it’s still ongoing!) I grabbed the Home Life Stamp Set.

This stamp set is a little awkward, in that it is one of those multi-layer stamp sets. However, Stampin’ Up! have made a handy video to help us… I am really looking forward to receiving my Stamparatus this week to play with this stamp set again!

Now… I post every single card I ever make on this blog. (I do have a stack that I haven’t got to yet, but I always aim to have a supply in back stock, just in case I can’t craft for a few weeks!) and so I wanted to share both the card that I am sending my brother…. and the one that I almost sent! So, I also, almost posted this first card, until I was writing this blog post…

Home Life card using Stampin' Up! supplies

and I watched the video from Stampin’ Up! I really liked this card, but it there was just something not right about it… and I realised that I could use of the mountain of Designer Series Paper that I have accumulated this year….

How to make a fun and fabulous new home card using Home Life from Stampin' Up! So this is the card that I have actually sent to my brother and his partner, Becca, and I used the Petal Garden Designer Series Paper (just like SU did!) to replace that busy stamped background! While I would have happily sent the first card, I am SO much happier with this one!

The Home Life stamp set and coordinating dies can be found in the Annual catalogue, and are available as a cost saving bundle. Did you know that bundled products save you a fabulous 10% compared to buying the items separately? Awesome!

Quick and easy card new home card using Home Life from Stampin' Up!

Of course I did also add a strip of Designer Series paper into the inside of the card too! I hope that they love it as much as I do…. I am hoping for a nice Wedding Stationary order from the happy couple soon….

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Watercolour Petal Palette Birthday Card

Pretty watercoloured birthday card using Petal Palette from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Watercolour Petal Palette Birthday Card

 

February is such a busy month for birthdays… in fact I have a birthday card every Tuesday from now probably until the middle of March! This weeks card is one I sent to James’ great Nanny in the middle of January for her 97th birthday. Nanny is such a big part of our family, and she has been unwell recently, so a super special card was in order. I know that she LOVED it… and kept pointing it out to people (Note to self; put my contact details on the next one!)

How to make a classy watercolour birthday card using Petal Palette from Stampin' Up!

I shared part of this card over on my Instagram when I made it. I quite often share my creative process on my Insta-account, and you can find a heap of colour combinations on there too!

The flowers from Petal Palette are stamped in Sahara Sand ink onto Sahara Sand card stock for a tone on tone effect. Then I used the Rich Razzleberry and Sweet Sugarplum to colour the flowers, and Bermuda Bay and Emerald Envy for the leaves. This flower would look AMAZING using a no-line colouring technique… think I might have to have another go with that!

Quick and fun watercolour birthday card using Petal Palette from Stampin' Up!

The sentiment is taken from Birthday Blossoms, and is just a classic and simple birthday, stamped in Early Espresso and die cut with the dies that coordinate with Petal Palette.

This card is finished with a die cut branch, some Emerald Envy Splatter and Paper Pierced detailing around the edge.

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Inspire.Create.Challenges #011 | Hedgehugs

Quick and easy Hi There card using Hedgehugs from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Inspire.Create.Challenges #011 Hedgehugs

This weeks Inspire.Create.Challenges challenge is a fabulous sketch… I have waffled on before about how much I LOVE creating with a sketch, and I have previously shared my Sketch Top Tips with you too so this weeks card is simple and blog post short! Yes… it’s true… maybe!

Inspire.Create.Challenges Sketch Challenge 011

I have chosen to keep my card pretty simple for this challenge… and that isn’t unusual for me when I’m using a sketch. I have moved the circle a little but I have stuck fairly true to sketch this time. Life has been crazy busy recently with my day job, business, the impending end of James’ degree and all kinds of nightmares with house moving (which isn’t going well if your wondering!). So a simple card was really all I had time for!

How to make a cute card using Hedgehugs from Stampin' Up!

When I spotted the Hedgehugs stamp set in the Spring Summer catalogue I knew I HAD to have it. It’s just so cute! But I have really struggled to actually use it… So, when it came to making this card, I grabbed it as I knew that hedgehog would look super cute in a die cut circle!

Inspire.Create.Challenges 011 sketch challenge featuring Hedgehugs from Stampin' Up!

The hedgehog is stamped in Early Espresso ink, and I used Stampin’ Write Markers in Berry Burst and Powder Pink to add a little colour. I die cut him out after I stamped, and then added the sentiment after to ensure good placement.

I’ve finished this card with a strip of Wood Textures’ Designer Series Paper (I love this print, don’t you?) and a spritz of Early Espresso ink.

I would LOVE to see your creations with this sketch… why not share over at Inspire.Create.Challenges!

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