Good Morning! Today marks the beginning of the Eastern Palace Product Bundle Special--a sneek peek of the NEW catalog! This is an AMAZING bundle of products and I am SOOOO Excited to tell you all about it! Plus when you order the Premiere Bundle from me, I will email you a PDF with over 25 project tutorials (I think there are like 28!) absolutely FREE! In addition, if you add the GOLD NATURAL trim (item 141484) to your order of the Premiere Bundle and you use the host code, XXWM76B4 , I'll also send you my Eastern Palace Online Class (a $25 value) FREE!!!! That is an amazing deal and a TON of inspiration!!!
There are two bundles--each contain FREE items from Stampin Up, The first, Eastern Palace Starter Bundle, is a bit smaller and is geared toward beginning stampers (and no Framelits). The Second, Eastern Palace Premiere Bundle, is geared toward people who have a Big Shot (and let me tell you, those framelits are AMAZING) and contains more accessories. Both include FREE GOODIES and Both include 3 of the NEW in color ink pads: Lemon Lime Twist, Fresh Fig and Tranquil Tide. You are going to love these new colors! Both Bundles are only available May 1-31, 2017 and will not be available bundled at this special price once the new catalog arrives June 1st.
You can see the difference between the two bundles here:
First of all--don't forget to catch my FB Live at 10am for some amazing details on this deal! I will show you one of the projects from the Online Class (one is a box filled with cards perfect for a Mother's Day Gift!
Remember--click the links below and use host code, XXWM76B4 for a FREE PDF Tutorial PLUS the FREE online class (online class will be available toward the end of the month--to qualify for the free online class you need to add the ribbon to your order of the Premiere bundle).
Welcome to The Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop!! I am so excited to be a part of this new hop that my good friend Andrea and Pam put together and asked me to participate! We are starting off with the most awesome Paper Pumpkin kit ever!! This month's kit, A Sara Thing was designed by Stampin Up's CEO, Sara Douglass and it is FABULOUS!! We will inspire you with all kinds of fantastic projects using this month's kit!
These are the projects that this month's kit makes (I know this pic has the "play" button--it is not a video just a pic). The projects are ADORABLE and super fun! The kit includes TONS of stuff--it makes 12 cards--4 of each design. It also includes a paint brush, a mini set of watercolor pencils, glitter flowers, a stamp set, a roll of washi tape, and all the pre-cut pieces needed to create these cards. Make sure you scroll to the end of my projects to find out how you can get one of these kits FREE!!!!!
Gather Your Supplies:
April 2017 A Sara Thing Paper Pumpkin Kit
1/2 Sheets of Lemonlime Twist (or Whipser White since you don't have it yet! ;))
Layering Circles Framelits
Eastern Medallion Thinlits (coming May 1st for Customers!!)
Black Cardstock (3 5/8 x 4 /8")
Watercolor Paper ( 3 1/2 x 4 3/4") for Best Freiend Card
For my first project, carefully open one of the envelopes and trim to 3 1/2 x 4 3/4" to create card. I also die cut the Medallion image in black cardstock. This framelit will be coming in May as part of a super awesome customer special!!
The rest of the card is super easy--just stamp the sentiment, adhere the flower and the acrylic glitter flower from the Paper Pumpkin Kit to the card and adhere to the card with Washi Tape!
So cute! So Easy!!
This card was done much in the same way, however I just stamped the sentiment on the sticker panel and adhered it to the card and added the purple glitter flower.
' Again, so quick and easy!
For this card, I created a watercolor background by mixing the yellow and blue colored pencils on scrap paper and mixed with water and the paint brush. I added a little more yellow to keep the lime color light.
The circle is another "envelope inside" and punched with the 2" circle punch layered with the scallop circle from the Layering Circles framelits.
Just pop it up on top of the dry watercolor bacgkround/strip of washi tape panel.
Hope you LOVED these projects! Don't forget, when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin through The Creativity Cave, you'll receive a bonus PDF filled with tutorials with written directions each month for alternative project ideas exclusively from me! :) YAY! Better yet, when you order by Monday, April 24th, you can also take advantage of my Hysterectomy Special! Details below!
AND, EXCITING NEWS: BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY: To be entered into a drawing for a FREE "A Sara Thing" Paper Pumpkin Kit, you must leave a comment on EVERY blog. Drawing closes on Saturday, April 29th at 9 PM EST. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 1, 2017!!! Make sure to continue through the hop--Up next is the amazing Melissa! Can't wait to see what she's created!!
One more thing--I am having surgery today and will be out of commission--don't worry--I have some things planned while I'm recuperating but I have a special for you while I am gone! Please allow till about May 1st for things to be mailed out depending on how things go! Thanks for all the support everyone!!!
The Retiring List is here! Shop right away for best selection--Accessories are available while supplies last--Stamp Sets are guaranteed through May 22nd. After that they are while supplies last. Click graphic to shop!
Need some supplies? Oh, how I would appreciate your business! I am so happy to help you with your creative juices--and when you support my online store it brings more amazing videos to you! Plus I love to reward my customers-- I have a fantastic VIP Rewards program for that includes all kinds of perks (you can check them out here!) and you can order from my online store by clicking on the product images below. Make sure to use April's Hostess Code: CBGK4C4T. I will send you some amazing tutorials at the end of the month as a thank you--and they are exclusive for customers! If you order is over $150, skip the code but you'll still get all the perks PLUS Stampin Rewards from Stampin Up! Questions? feel free to drop me a line at drekow@yahoo.com
Want some more inspiration? Check out my online classes! I have a fantastic selection of Online Classes available with different options to fit your needs! Classes are typically sent within 24-48 hours of purchase unless they have not been released (there will be a date next to them if they are not yet released). I have had amazing feedback on my classes with lots and lots of satisfied customers! Try one out! You can see them here (or click ONLINE CLASSES in the side bar----->).
Thank you so much for joining me! Make sure to share this post on your favorite Social Media Platform and subscribe to my newsletter so you know about all the happenings for The Creativity Cave! I am so honored to stamp with you and I am grateful for your support!
Welcome to the SIP Card Challenge! This week we have a fantastic Sketch Challenge! I love the sketch-it is super fun and easy to create with--I hope you will find my projects inspiring! The inspiration for this card came from a card I saw on Instagram from my friend and fellow demonstrator, Bonnie ONeill! She "kissed" two images together to create one amazing flower!
Gather Your Supplies:
1/2 Sheet of Cardstock
3 5/8 x 4 7/8" Whisper White
3 3/4 x 5" Contrasting Color
Kinda Ecclectic and Crazy About You Stamp Sets
Medallion Flower punch
Enamel Dots or sequins to embellish
Contrasting color Marker to spritz
Ribbon, if desired.
Tips: Ink the flower in the lighter color and the starburst image in the darker color. Make sure colors have a good contrast to one another. The top card above, uses Blushing Bride and Sweet Sugarplum inks.
This card uses Peekaboo Peach and Calypso Coral (with Pear Pizzazz for the leaves)
This Card uses Soft Sky and Bermuda Bay inks with Bermuda Sequins to embellish.
THis card uses Sweet Sugarplum and Elegant Eggplant inks.
Join us this week by clicking on the sketch above for details!
Aren't these awesome cards? I hope you will give this technique a try!
One more thing--I am having surgery today and will be out of commission--don't worry--I have some things planned while I'm recuperating but I have a special for you while I am gone! Please allow till about May 1st for things to be mailed out depending on how things go! Thanks for all the support everyone!!!
The Retiring List is here! Shop right away for best selection--Accessories are available while supplies last--Stamp Sets are guaranteed through May 22nd. After that they are while supplies last. Click graphic to shop!
Need some supplies? Oh, how I would appreciate your business! I am so happy to help you with your creative juices--and when you support my online store it brings more amazing videos to you! Plus I love to reward my customers-- I have a fantastic VIP Rewards program for that includes all kinds of perks (you can check them out here!) and you can order from my online store by clicking on the product images below. Make sure to use April's Hostess Code: CBGK4C4T. I will send you some amazing tutorials at the end of the month as a thank you--and they are exclusive for customers! If you order is over $150, skip the code but you'll still get all the perks PLUS Stampin Rewards from Stampin Up! Questions? feel free to drop me a line at drekow@yahoo.com
Want some more inspiration? Check out my online classes! I have a fantastic selection of Online Classes available with different options to fit your needs! Classes are typically sent within 24-48 hours of purchase unless they have not been released (there will be a date next to them if they are not yet released). I have had amazing feedback on my classes with lots and lots of satisfied customers! Try one out! You can see them here (or click ONLINE CLASSES in the side bar----->).
Thank you so much for joining me! Make sure to share this post on your favorite Social Media Platform and subscribe to my newsletter so you know about all the happenings for The Creativity Cave! I am so honored to stamp with you and I am grateful for your support!
Welcome to the WWYS Challenge!! This week our focus is the Carousel Birthday Stamp Set and I can't wait for you to see how I made this super awesome and easy card! My favorite part is the DSP!! Soooo fun! And this is a FANTASTIC way to use up your scraps!
Gather your Supplies:
1/2 Sheet of Watermelon Wonder plus scrap for die cutting
4 x 5 1/4" Very Vanilla
6 strips of DSP from Cupcakes and Carousels cut to 3/4 x 3 3/4"
Layering Circles Framelits
Black Memento, Peekaboo Peach ink pads
Watermelon Wonder Markers
Vanilla Satin Ribbon
Dimensionals
Cupcakes and Carousels Stamp Set
Stamp off the Carousel in Peekaboo Peach on scrap of Vanilla and die cut (I actually used the 2 1/2" circle punch for this--which is discontinued) Stamp Sentiment on top in black and Spritz with marker. The rest is just piecing the layers together! SUPER fun and easy!
Hope you LOVED this card! The DSP is on the retiring list! Make sure to get it quick--it is DISCOUNTED, too! YAY! The set is also retiring so snatch it up before May 22nd!
One more thing--I am having surgery tomorrow (Tuesday) and will be out of commission--don't worry--I have some things planned while I'm recuperating but I have a special for you while I am gone! Please allow till about May 1st for things to be mailed out depending on how things go! Thanks for all the support everyone!!!
The Retiring List is here! Shop right away for best selection--Accessories are available while supplies last--Stamp Sets are guaranteed through May 22nd. After that they are while supplies last. Click graphic to shop!
Need some supplies? Oh, how I would appreciate your business! I am so happy to help you with your creative juices--and when you support my online store it brings more amazing videos to you! Plus I love to reward my customers-- I have a fantastic VIP Rewards program for that includes all kinds of perks (you can check them out here!) and you can order from my online store by clicking on the product images below. Make sure to use April's Hostess Code: CBGK4C4T. I will send you some amazing tutorials at the end of the month as a thank you--and they are exclusive for customers! If you order is over $150, skip the code but you'll still get all the perks PLUS Stampin Rewards from Stampin Up! Questions? feel free to drop me a line at drekow@yahoo.com
Want some more inspiration? Check out my online classes! I have a fantastic selection of Online Classes available with different options to fit your needs! Classes are typically sent within 24-48 hours of purchase unless they have not been released (there will be a date next to them if they are not yet released). I have had amazing feedback on my classes with lots and lots of satisfied customers! Try one out! You can see them here (or click ONLINE CLASSES in the side bar----->).
Thank you so much for joining me! Make sure to share this post on your favorite Social Media Platform and subscribe to my newsletter so you know about all the happenings for The Creativity Cave! I am so honored to stamp with you and I am grateful for your support!
Here are some of my favorite swap cards that I shared with you in the video:
These cards were made by Chelley, Cheryl, Gwen, and Andi
These cards were made by Pamela, Becky, and Shari!
Now onto the cards I made:
First off, I wanted to share a great photo to use some DSP (this happens to be one of the retiring colors: Cucumber Crush) and I love how simple and easy it is to create!
Next I took some of the swaps I received and shared ways to CASE them that are super easy! Take one aspect of the card that you like and make it your own!
Here is one from my good friends, Jill and Bill from MN:
And finally an awesome card from my good friend, BJ:
How fun is all this??? Hope you loved my projects! Scroll down to see the stuff I used on the cards we created during my FB Live--in order of the projects listed here!
The Retiring List is here! Shop right away for best selection--Accessories are available while supplies last--Stamp Sets are guaranteed through May 22nd. After that they are while supplies last. Click graphic to shop!
Need some supplies? Oh, how I would appreciate your business! I am so happy to help you with your creative juices--and when you support my online store it brings more amazing videos to you! Plus I love to reward my customers-- I have a fantastic VIP Rewards program for that includes all kinds of perks (you can check them out here!) and you can order from my online store by clicking on the product images below. Make sure to use April's Hostess Code: CBGK4C4T. I will send you some amazing tutorials at the end of the month as a thank you--and they are exclusive for customers! If you order is over $150, skip the code but you'll still get all the perks PLUS Stampin Rewards from Stampin Up! Questions? feel free to drop me a line at drekow@yahoo.com
Want some more inspiration? Check out my online classes! I have a fantastic selection of Online Classes available with different options to fit your needs! Classes are typically sent within 24-48 hours of purchase unless they have not been released (there will be a date next to them if they are not yet released). I have had amazing feedback on my classes with lots and lots of satisfied customers! Try one out! You can see them here (or click ONLINE CLASSES in the side bar----->).
Thank you so much for joining me! Make sure to share this post on your favorite Social Media Platform and subscribe to my newsletter so you know about all the happenings for The Creativity Cave! I am so honored to stamp with you and I am grateful for your support!
Welcome to The Stamp Ink Paper Challenge! This week we have a Tic Tac Toe Challenge--I always find these really interesting as you just never know what you are going to get! Did I mention I had lunch at Bubba Gump last week? ;)
Gather Your supplies:
1/2 Sheet of Crumb Cake
3/4 x 5 1/2" Printed Paper (Succulent Garden)
1/2 Sheet of Sweet Sugarplum for diecutting
Succluent Garden Bundle (set and framelits)
Grateful Bunch Stamp SEt
Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum, Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso Ink pads
Scrap of Pear Pizzazz
Dimensionals
Die Cut 2 of each of the 3 largest flowers in the succulent Garden stamp set. Stamp and die cut the smaller of the two succulent flowers (for the center).
Adhere and off-set each flower. Pop up between sizes and adhere to card. So easy.
I gave it a bit of a vintage look with the lace trim stamped in Whisper White and the butterflies in the background stamped in Crumb Cake.
The Retiring List is here! Shop right away for best selection--Accessories are available while supplies last--Stamp Sets are guaranteed through May 22nd. After that they are while supplies last. Click graphic to shop!
Need some supplies? Oh, how I would appreciate your business! I am so happy to help you with your creative juices--and when you support my online store it brings more amazing videos to you! Plus I love to reward my customers-- I have a fantastic VIP Rewards program for that includes all kinds of perks (you can check them out here!) and you can order from my online store by clicking on the product images below. Make sure to use April's Hostess Code: CBGK4C4T. I will send you some amazing tutorials at the end of the month as a thank you--and they are exclusive for customers! If you order is over $150, skip the code but you'll still get all the perks PLUS Stampin Rewards from Stampin Up! Questions? feel free to drop me a line at drekow@yahoo.com
Want some more inspiration? Check out my online classes! I have a fantastic selection of Online Classes available with different options to fit your needs! Classes are typically sent within 24-48 hours of purchase unless they have not been released (there will be a date next to them if they are not yet released). I have had amazing feedback on my classes with lots and lots of satisfied customers! Try one out! You can see them here (or click ONLINE CLASSES in the side bar----->).
Thank you so much for joining me! Make sure to share this post on your favorite Social Media Platform and subscribe to my newsletter so you know about all the happenings for The Creativity Cave! I am so honored to stamp with you and I am grateful for your support!
Welcome to The Creativity Cave and this week's FB Live! Always a fun time! :) Make sure to join us each week, Monday at 10am CDT on my FB Page: www.facebook.com/creativitycave for LOTS of fun, inspiration and awesomeness!
I have not played with my Happy Celebrations set much, so I pullled it out and created a couple cards--and learned the importance of having a well inked black pad.....
LOVE the way these turned out--and they were very easy to create--despite my "monday" stamping! ;)
This is my FAVORITE!! I have an online class coming up with this bundle and I am literally giddy!!! It is from the Falling Flowers stamp set and it is AWESOME!!!
TO create the stripes, you will need:
2 pieces of cardstock 3 3/4 x 5 (one black, one white) and you will cut the black one in 3/4" strips. (12.6 x 9.5cm cut 1.8cm strips)
4 x 5 1/4" white (2 of these one for the inside)
1/2 sheet black
scraps of colored paper (this one is Pear Pizzazz, Sweet Sugarplum, Pool Party, and Bermuda Bay; the other one above and below is Old Olive, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Tangerine Tango)
Layering Ovals Framelits
Gold Glimmer Paper
Rhinestones or Perfect White Accents
Falling Flowers stamp set and May Flowers framelits
Such fun, happy colors!!!
The sentiment is from the set, Birthday Blast and as a SPECIAL OFFER (and a thank you for your support) until SATURDAY 4/8/17 I will send you this set for FREE (or any stamp set valued at $18 or less) when you order $100 or more AND use the host code, CBGK4C4T from my online store!!!! It will take about a week from friday for your set to arrive--it will come directly from me! Just click a product below to start shopping! Don't miss out!
Need some supplies? Oh, how I would appreciate your business! I am so happy to help you with your creative juices--and when you support my online store it brings more amazing videos to you! Plus I love to reward my customers-- I have a fantastic VIP Rewards program for that includes all kinds of perks (you can check them out here!) and you can order from my online store by clicking on the product images below. Make sure to use April's Hostess Code: CBGK4C4T. I will send you some amazing tutorials at the end of the month as a thank you--and they are exclusive for customers! If you order is over $150, skip the code but you'll still get all the perks PLUS Stampin Rewards from Stampin Up! Questions? feel free to drop me a line at drekow@yahoo.com
Want some more inspiration? Check out my online classes! I have a fantastic selection of Online Classes available with different options to fit your needs! Classes are typically sent within 24-48 hours of purchase unless they have not been released (there will be a date next to them if they are not yet released). I have had amazing feedback on my classes with lots and lots of satisfied customers! Try one out! You can see them here (or click ONLINE CLASSES in the side bar----->).
Thank you so much for joining me! Make sure to share this post on your favorite Social Media Platform and subscribe to my newsletter so you know about all the happenings for The Creativity Cave! I am so honored to stamp with you and I am grateful for your support!
Welcome to The Stamp Ink Paper Challenge! This week our theme is FLOWERS!!! HELLO!? My favorite!!! And, I LOVED the card that I came up with! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pretty (I know, my modesty is showing, but come on! I'm proud!)
Gather Your Supplies:
1/2 Sheet Peekaboo Peach Cardstock
3 5/8 x 4 7/8" Tangerine Tango
3 1/2 x 4 3/4" Watercolor Paper
Birthday Blooms Stamp Set
Black Archival Ink, Pool Party, Peekaboo Peach, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive ink pads
Black Marker
Aqua painters
Clear Wink of stella
The watercoloring is pretty simple if you are patient. I start with the lighter color and then add the darker shades on top. I added the Pool Party around the entire flower to really make it pop and I think it worked! :)
I hope you loved this card and will give watercoloring a try! HAPPY STAMPING!!
Need some supplies? Oh, how I would appreciate your business! I am so happy to help you with your creative juices--and when you support my online store it brings more amazing videos to you! Plus I love to reward my customers-- I have a fantastic VIP Rewards program for that includes all kinds of perks (you can check them out here!) and you can order from my online store by clicking on the product images below. Make sure to use April's Hostess Code: CBGK4C4T. I will send you some amazing tutorials at the end of the month as a thank you--and they are exclusive for customers! If you order is over $150, skip the code but you'll still get all the perks PLUS Stampin Rewards from Stampin Up! Questions? feel free to drop me a line at drekow@yahoo.com
Want some more inspiration? Check out my online classes! I have a fantastic selection of Online Classes available with different options to fit your needs! Classes are typically sent within 24-48 hours of purchase unless they have not been released (there will be a date next to them if they are not yet released). I have had amazing feedback on my classes with lots and lots of satisfied customers! Try one out! You can see them here (or click ONLINE CLASSES in the side bar----->).
Thank you so much for joining me! Make sure to share this post on your favorite Social Media Platform and subscribe to my newsletter so you know about all the happenings for The Creativity Cave! I am so honored to stamp with you and I am grateful for your support!
Welcome to WWYS Challenge! This week we are using Basket Bunch (and I LOVE IT!!!) I have been working on ways to share the versatility of this set--because it is SOOO NOT JUST for Easter!
Gather Your Supplies:
1/2 Sheet Peekaboo Peach
5 1/4 x 4" Whisper White plus a scrap to die cut circle
2 x 5 1/2" Peekaboo Peach printed paper (from IN Color Stack)
Scraps of Peekaboo Peach, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, So Saffron cardstock
Pear Pizazz, So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Peekaboo Peach, Melon Mambo ink pads
Stitched Shapes Framelits
Thoughtful Banners
Triple Banner Punch
Wink of Stella
The cards is so dang easy to stamp, die cut and assemble! I LOVE the different things you can put in this basket! You can do all sorts of color combos with this layout, too!
Need some supplies? Oh, how I would appreciate your business! I am so happy to help you with your creative juices--and when you support my online store it brings more amazing videos to you! Plus I love to reward my customers-- I have a fantastic VIP Rewards program for that includes all kinds of perks (you can check them out here!) and you can order from my online store by clicking on the product images below. Make sure to use April's Hostess Code: CBGK4C4T. I will send you some amazing tutorials at the end of the month as a thank you--and they are exclusive for customers! If you order is over $150, skip the code but you'll still get all the perks PLUS Stampin Rewards from Stampin Up! Questions? feel free to drop me a line at drekow@yahoo.com
Want some more inspiration? Check out my online classes! I have a fantastic selection of Online Classes available with different options to fit your needs! Classes are typically sent within 24-48 hours of purchase unless they have not been released (there will be a date next to them if they are not yet released). I have had amazing feedback on my classes with lots and lots of satisfied customers! Try one out! You can see them here (or click ONLINE CLASSES in the side bar----->).
Thank you so much for joining me! Make sure to share this post on your favorite Social Media Platform and subscribe to my newsletter so you know about all the happenings for The Creativity Cave! I am so honored to stamp with you and I am grateful for your support!
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