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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

DO Stamper Stars 2022 Jan- June Mini Catalog Card Swap Inspiration

Hello Crafters!

After sharing the Sale-A-Bration product card swaps, I thought I'd share the card swaps we exchanged using product from the new 2022 Jan - June Mini catalog. This catalog has so many products to love, I don't think I've bought this many products from a catalog in a long time. It features many products to cover the major holidays over the next 6 months: Valentines, Easter, Mothers day, etc. It includes many beautiful floral stamp sets and papers along with several stamp bundles incorporating landscape/nature/water elements and cute critters. I'm sure you'll find something to love that you'll want to create with.

The majority of us do not have an unlimited budget to purchase new product. By participating in a card swap, we receive other samples from other demonstrators that sign up of other product we do not have. It also gives creative ideas for using the product.

First up is the Artfully Composed Suite found on pg. 32 -33 of the catalog. These swaps highlight the Artfully Layered Bundle and Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper. Note: The white frayed ribbon is currently not orderable until week of 1/24, therefore the suite cannot be ordered.

These next 2 cards are from the Hello Ladybug bundle found on pg. 20 of the catalog. This ladybug has lots of options for decorating and adding to really any type of card. I'm sure we'll be seeing lots of creativity using this bundle.

Next is a fold card using the Love & Happiness bundle found on pg. 11 of the catalog. This bundle has both a set of dies and the Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing folder that you can use the main heart die inside the embossing folder to cut out an embossed heart. This card also uses paper from the Sweet Talk designer series paper. Note: the embossing folder and therefore the bundle is not orderable until sometime after 1/24.

You can see how she used the heart die to cut the designer series paper so that the embossed heart peeks through the front of the card.

Open the first fold and see all the beautiful embossed features.

Open the 3rd fold and the die cut heart from the front paper is added as an accent. What a clever design!

Keeping with the love theme, since I already highlight my Viking Valentine card swap in a prior post, I created a simple card and Sweet Little Box from the Sweet Talk Collection of products found on pg. 8-10 of the catalog. This suite is so versatile for valentines and love themed cards. I am having a lot of fun creating with it. Ghiradelli has mini heart shaped chocolates, packaged up in 3 flavors. I found that 3 of them fit in a box. Note: The Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon and Iridescent Rhinestones from this collection are on low inventory.

Next is the Tulip Fields Bundle found on pg. 17 of the catalog. This also belongs to the Flowering Fields Suite of products on pg. 14-17 to purchase all of these gorgeous products in one suite to create with. This windmill really is a fun element on the card as you can turn it, albeit carefully. I also love the added touch of the small bike.

Next is the Paradise Palms stamp set, that also has a bundle price with the Palm Dies, found on pg. 25 of the catalog. This set has a sentiment for Retirement, which is not an easy sentiment to locate and the theme fits perfectly. I think it could also coordinate well several of the other landscape sets. Namely, On The Horizon pg. 43 and Oceanfront pg. 39.

Speaking of which, I did not receive any swaps using the Ocean Front and/or New Horizons Bundle but I received these products in my first order after the catalog went live. This type of stamping/design is totally outside my comfort zone, but I really loved it and will be highlighting this card in a future blog post and possibly a video.

This next card swap used the Sentimental Swirls stamp set found on pg. 56 of the catalog. This set has a lot of versatility to it and coordinates with the Flowers & Leaves punch on pg. 148 of the annual catalog.

Last, but not least, is a card using the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle found on pg. 18 of the catalog and coordinates so well with the Sunshine & Rainbows 6x6 designer series paper in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Buy this bundle for $44, add an embellishment for $6 or more and you can get the paper free with your order. Note: This card was ripped during mail delivery processing.

This is just a sampling of what is in the catalog. I'm certain I'll be highlighting more cards form products I have bought from this catalog. Contact me if you need a demonstrator and do not have a catalog, I am happy to provide you with one and inspire you to create with your products.

Place an order for $50 or more from any current catalog during Sale-a-Bration to take advantage of choosing select products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for free. Orders at $65 or more also qualify for my VIP gift of Classic Matte Dots.

Orders under $150 use the January Host code AJ4JTRBQ or give me a call to place your order in this workshop.

Jill Hamlett
Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator
763-442-8284

Hamlett05@gmail.com

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Product List

Artfully Composed Suite Collection (English) [157765] $90.00	Hello Ladybug Bundle (English) [157699] $32.25	Love & Happiness Bundle (English) [157642] $45.75	Sweet Conversations Bundle (English) [157624] $42.25
Tulip Fields Bundle [157684] $45.75	Flowering Fields Suite Collection (English) [157685] $126.75	Paradise Palms Cling Stamp Set (English) [157716] $23.00	Paradise Palms Bundle [157719] $52.00
New Horizons Suite Collection (English) [157782] $78.25	Sentimental Swirls Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [157996] $22.00	Flowers & Leaves Punch [155373] $18.00	Rainbow Of Happiness Bundle (English) [157727] $44.00
Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158126] $0.00

Saturday, January 15, 2022

DO Stamper Stars 2022 Sale-A-Bration Card Swap Inspiration

Sale-A-Bration lasts just 2 months/8weeks/56 days and we're already 12 days into the sale! With just a short time period to take advantage of free product form the Sale-A-Bration brochure, I thought I'd share some of the Card Swaps I received, including a couple I made.

What is a Card Swap, you may ask? As Demonstrators we get early access to new catalog product. With that in mind, we can create samples using the new product. The majority of us do not have an unlimited budget to purchase new product. By Participating in a card swap, we can receive other samples from other demonstrators that sign up to participate, potentially of other product we do not have. It also gives creative ideas for using the product.

First up is Daffodil Afternoon Design Series Paper. This paper is so popular, I received 4 card samples!

The paper coordinates with the Daffodil Daydream Bundle - picture highlighted above. This set has you covered for Easter and Mother's Day greeting cards or scrapbooking elements. The paper is stunning. I can't wait to play with my stack of paper!

Next we have the Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper, also paired with the Driving By Sale-A-Bration stamp set. The 1st card is a double fun fold I made to show case as much of the paper as I could along with the cute van from Driving Buy. I stamped the van on the Designer paper and fussy cut it to look like a "groovy" van!

Next we have Friendly Hello Stamp Set that includes a Designer Series paper 'bundle'. This is 1 of 2 items that an order for $100 is needed to get it free. As you can see from the below, it is a lovely stamp set and beautiful paper.

Next is a sample card using the Island Vibes stamp set, the very first set you see in the catalog. I think this set will pair very well with the New Horizons Suite of products.

These last two are my favorite. I made the Otter card because all three of the images are just so stinking cute. Technically this was not my Swap card, but I had to show a card using the Awesome Otter stamp set. I think it is going to be very popular, and supplies may run out.

The Simply Marbelous designer paper is so cool and being from MN, this purple background fits perfect with the image from the Brave Viking set. Very fun to create with.

Place an order for $50 or more during Sale-a-Bration to take advantage of getting selecting from these fabulous products for free. Orders at $65 or more also qualify for my VIP gift of Classic Matte Dots.

Orders under $150 use the January Host code AJ4JTRBQ or give me a call to place your order in this workshop.

Jill Hamlett
Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator
763-442-8284

Hamlett05@gmail.com

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop - January 2022 - Throw Back Thursday

The Crafty Collaborations Team is comprised of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world. Each month we participate in several collaborative projects, including Blog Hops, like this one to inspire all of us in our passion for crafting. Our Goal is to create, share, and inspire every crafter to keep our creative energy flowing.

Today features the Stampin' Dreams Blog with a Throw Back Thursday theme. This is open to a wide interpretation. I decided to look back at January 13, 2021 to see what I blogged and create a similar designed card but with current product. Click this link to see the card.

My card from 2021 used Darling Donkeys Sa le-A-Bration and Flower & Field designer series paper. I decided to stay with a critter/animal theme and used the Awesome Otter's stamp set along with the Simply Marbelous designer series paper from the 2022 Sale-a-Bration products. You can select both items free with a $100 order.

I know you smiled when you saw this card. Aren't the otters just so cute?!? The paper also creates a perfect background.

Card Details

Stamp Set

Awesome Otters - free with a $50 or more order

Tip- I masked the paper to add more 'waves' only from the stamped image

Paper

Coastal Cabana - card base 11 x 4 1/4, scored 5 1/2
Basic White: Layer 5 3/8 x 4 1/8

Inside layer 5 1/2 x 4
Layering Circle Die Cut (2) - both 2 3/4 x 2 3/4; one for stamping/coloring, one for layer
Scrap for sentiment

Simply Marbelous Designer Series Paper - (2) 3 x 4, 2 x 4 - free with a $50 or more order

I used 2 designs to give the look of water and sunny sky

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink -works best with Stampin' Blends
Stampin' Blends: Bronze, Ivory, Daffodil Delight (dark and light), Bermuda Bay (dark & light)

Other

Layering Circles Dies
Tasteful Label Dies - sentiment
Basic White Frayed Ribbon - 4" as the layer between the two card stock pieces
Holiday Rhinestones Basic Jewels
Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals
Tear & Tape- backing for the white frayed ribbon
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Now Let's dig into more collaborative fun, Grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the hop! I hope you find awesome ideas and inspiration for your projects.

See product list below. Shop my store 24/7. Orders under $150 use the January Host code AJ4JTRBQ or give me a call to place your order in this workshop. Orders of $50 or more will qualify for a free Sale-A-Bration item. Orders at $65 or more also qualify for my VIP gift of Classic Matte Dots.

Jill Hamlett
Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator
763-442-8284
Hamlett05@gmail.com

Product List

Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set (English) [158087] $0.00	Simply Marbleous 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158128] $0.00	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154922] $9.00	Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154878] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $9.00
Layering Circles Dies [151770] $35.00	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $31.00	White 3/4" (1.9 Cm) Frayed Ribbon [158138] $7.50	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457] $6.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00