The Creativity Cave

Stamparatus Blog Hop

Welcome to The Stamparatus Blog Hop!  Whether this is your first stop or you are joining the fun from the Amazing, Dawn's Blog, I am just so thrilled to have you here at The Creativity Cave! For this blog hop, we are each focusing on various techniques that can be used with the Stamparatus!  I will be sharing a great tip on Die Cutting with my Stamparatus!  I think you are going to like this technique, too!

 

Gather Your SUpplies:

• 1/2 Sheet Basic Black
• 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Whisper White
• 4 x 5 1/4 Basic Black
• 3 3/4 x 5" Lemon Lime Twist
• Watercolor Wings Stamp Set (retiring List!!)
• Lots of Happy Card Kit (stamps)
• Black Memento Ink
• Lemon Lime Twist, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Peekaboo Peach, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point and Rich Razzleberry Ink pads
• Scraps of Whisper White--to die cut 6 Butterflies
• Bold Butterflies Framelits
•  Big Shot
• Black Mini Sequin Trim
• Dimensionals
• Liquid Glue
• Glue Dots
• Clear Wink of Stella
• Stamparatus

By Using your Stamparatus to precision place the die cut butterflies, you are able to quickly create amazing die cut pieces and save cardstock and time by not having to align the pieces each time die cut.  Let the Stamparatus do the work for you!

To create this beautiful rainbow of popped up butterflies, stamp each piece and fold in half.  

Glue each butterfly tip to tip.  Adhere the end pieces in the card

I positioned them before my "final" spot to make sure they would fit and open then I glued them down and held the card closed to ensure placement was correct!

Isn't this a beauty?  There are lots of our die cut pieces this technique works wonderfully for--and if you plan on making more than one card, it is especially useful!

Don't have a Stamparatus yet?  The wait is almost over:  They will be available to purchase June 1st from my online store!

Make sure to head on over to the fabulously wonderful Erica's Blog for more Stamparatus Magic!  Thanks again for stopping by!

Allison Okamitsu
Anja Luft
Aude Barbara

Cheryll Miller

Constanze Wirtz

Dawn Olchefske 

Dena Rekow     < YOU ARE HERE
Erica Cerwin
Jacque Williams
Jose Hoogeveen

Kylie Bertucci
Linda Heller
Lynsay Mahon

Marine Wiplier

Monica Gale
Nadine Weiner
Paula Dobson
Rachel Tessman 

Samantha Hammond
Tanja Kolar

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: F3WGA7Q7.   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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Creative Inking Blog Hop: Sketch

Welcome to the Creative Inking Blog Hop!!  This month we are working with this ADORABLE sketch!  I am so excited!!  So whether you are just joining in from Lori's Blog or you are here for your first stop, I am just thrilled to have you at The Creativity Cave!  

 

Gather Your Supplies:

• 1/2 Sheet Crumb Cake
• 4 1/8 x 5 3/8" Crumb Cake
• 3 strips that are 4" x 1 1/4" each of Printed Paper
• Coordinating Ribbon (Bermuda Bay striped Satin or Old Olive Mini Chevron Ribbon)
• 2" circle Punch
• Black Memento Ink

I made two cards: the first card is a preview of the AWESOME Share What You Love Sneak Peek special for next month.  Customers can order it next month and demonstrators could pre order it this month (thinking about signing up? You can sign up as a demonstrator on my team and pick the items from this awesome promotion as part of your kit!)

The Paper is TO DIE FOR!  There is a pearlescent coating on parts of the papers and it just gorgeous, rich color!

Isn't this just beautiful?!

The next card is the exact same, except I substituted the Tutti Fruitti Printed Paper and Fruit Bowl Stamp Set.

Aren't these little Pineapples the cutest??!

I love how this one turned out--and ANY of the prints in this cute DSP Stack would totally work with this layout and be ADORABLE!

REMEMBER, when you spend at least $50 this week, you'll get a PDF Tutorial with 20+ projects and instruction sheet emailed to you!!

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: F3WGA7Q7.   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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Friday Quickie Techniques and Tips: Die cut white and bright!

 

This week's Friday Quickie just makes me HAPPY!  Are these not the BEST cards?!

I love the white on white!!

Gather Your SUpplies:

• 1/2 Sheet Whisper White
• 3 3/4 x 5" Whisper White
• Scraps for diecutting
• Beautiful Bouquet, Lift Me Up, Bike Ride, Coffee Cafe, Big on Birthdays
• Bold Butterfly Framelits, Up & Away framelits
• Silver Mini Sequin Trim
• White baker's twine
• Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Calypso Coral, Peekaboo Peach, Lemon Lime Twist, Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point and Memento Black Ink pads
• Dimensionals
• Rhinestones
• Glue dots

This is my fav with the butterfly, but check out some of the others I did:

The Small Hot Air Balloon!

The Coffee Cafe Cup! I really like this one, too!

The Bike from Bike Ride! SO HAPPY!

Which one is your fav?  Drop me a line in the comments and let me know!

REMEMBER, when you spend at least $50 this week, you'll get a PDF Tutorial with 20+ projects and instruction sheet emailed to you!!

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: F3WGA7Q7.   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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HURRY! Clearance Rack has NEW goodies!

Check out all the items in the Clearance Rack!  HURRY!  They are while supplies last and won't last too long! 

REMEMBER, when you spend at least $50 this week, you'll get a PDF Tutorial with 20+ projects and instruction sheet emailed to you!!

 

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: F3WGA7Q7.   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!!

Stampin For Autism Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin' for Autism Blog Hop!  I am so happy to participate in this hop to help raise awareness and funding for Autism along with my friends!  A special thank you to Kelly Acheson for organizing this fantastic hop with a fabulous cause!

Children with autism may experience coexisting conditions, such as fragile X-syndrome, epileptic seizures, tuberous sclerosis, Tourette syndrome, learning disabilities, and ADD.

 

Gather Your SUpplies:

• 1/2 Sheet Marina Mist
• 4 x 5 1/4 Daffodil Delight
• 3 7/8 x 5 1/8" Whisper White
• Scrap of white
• 1 x 5 1/2" Printed Paper (Sweet Soiree)
• 1/2 x 5" Daffodil Delight
• 1 1/2 x 5 1/4 Marina Mist 
• Triple Banner Punch
• Dapper Denim Baker's Twine
• Clear Faceted Gems
• Scissors
• Marina Mist INk pad
• dimensionals

 

I created a card using two of the colors from the autism graphic!  Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight paired with some Old Olive dots featured in the Sweet Soiree DSP.

The layout is simple--just strips running across the card with the flower cut out and popped up on top!

I hope you LOVED this card as much as I do--so simple and quick and easy!

Please click on the graphic above if you are able to help!  Please choose Kelly Acheson (she organized our hop) to donate to our team!  Thank you so much!

And please head on over to the AMAZING Wendy's Blog for more inspiration and information about autism!

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: F3WGA7Q7.   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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WWYS Challenge: Petal Palette

Welcome to this week's What Would You Stamp Challenge!  This week we are working with one of my FAV's: Petal Palette!

Gather Your Supplies:

• 1/2 Sheet Whisper White Cardstock
• 1 x 4 1/4" Daffodil Delight
• 3 1/2 x 4 1/4" Petal Passion DSP
• Scrap of White
• Daffodil Double stitched ribbon
• Dimensionals
• Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Combo Packs Stampin Blends
• Black Memento INk
• Daffodil Delight ink
• Decorative Ribbon BOrder Punch
• Clear WInk of Stella
• Petal Palette Bundle (set and framelits)

The coloring is super easy with the blends--I started with dark yellow and blended with the lighter color.  Added Clear Wink of Stella at the end.

I love the little pop of scallop edge punched in Daffodil Delight cs, too!

Join us in the WWYS challenge this week! Click the graphic for more details!

I hope you loved this SUNNY, Happy Card! And I really hope it brightened your day!  Don't forget to register for my online class for Petal Palette--it is PACKED with tips, tricks and inspiration!  Register here today!!

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: F3WGA7Q7.   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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Facebook Live April 9, 2018: New Catalog Sneak Peeks plus Color Revamp Explained!

 

 

Click here for Color Revamp Resources

I'll post photos of the things I shared during my Live later--I just wanted to get this up and to you ASAP! Let me know if you have questions in the comments of this post!

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: F3WGA7Q7.   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!!

Retiring Lists: Get em while you can!

Hi everyone!

The Retiring Lists our out!!  This is a crazy time of year each year while we get ready for the new Annual Catalog (that will come out on June 1st).  So, in order to make room for some FABULOUS new things, we will have to say goodbye to some things!  Here are the two lists (one for the occasions catalog and one for the annual catalog): Note prices are in both US dollars as well as Canadian dollars.

Click here for the Occasions Catalog Retiring List

Click here for the Annual Catalog Retiring List

 Here is what is on my must have list from each catalog:

Annual Catalog:

-outgoing in color refills/cardstock

-Butterfly Basics and coordinating Dies

-Watercolor Wings and Coordinating Dies

-One Big Meaning Stamp set

-Happy Celebrations and coordinating embossing folders

-No Bones about it

-Lots of Labels Framelits

-Hello Friend

 

Occasions Catalog:

-Petal Passion DSP

-Sweet Soiree DSP

-Magical Day Bundle

-Fruit Basket Bundle (online class coming very soon!)

-Picture Perfect Party DSP

-Tutti Fruitty Adhesive Backed Sequins

 

Make sure to order colors, cardstock, ribbons, accessories immediately to avoid sell outs as items are while supplies last.  Stamp sets are guaranteed to be in stock until May 25th, 2018, after that, they too will be while supplies last.

Questions?  I have answers--drop me a comment below!

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: F3WGA7Q7.   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!!

Friday Quickies: Stamparatus 101

 

Welcome to Friday Quickies Techniques and Tips Video Series!  This week I am back with a fantastic project and some fabulous tips for using the Stamparatus!!  If you reserved your Stamparatus during the Preordering period, they are now available and many of you have completed and ordered your Stamparatus, so it is time to see how it works!

BIGGEST TIP: DO NOT ALLOW YOUR MAGNETS TO SNAP TOGETHER; THEY WILL BREAK AND SU WILL NOT REPLACE THEM!

I LOVE the Fabulous Flamingo stamp set, but it is one of those sets where if it is not lined up perfectly, it doesn't look nearly as good.  I found that I have not used it much, but NOW I have the perfect tool for a much improved stamping experience with this set!  While there are LOTS of techniques that can be done with this phenomenal  tool, today I am focusing on the basics--but I do have a bunch of a bunch of tips and tricks that I think you'll love!

Gather Your Supplies:

• 1/2 Sheet Whisper White
• 1 x 5 1/2 Whisper White
• 1/2" Scrap strip White for sentiment
• Black Archival INk, Pool Party, Pink Pirouette, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Garden Green and Tranquil TIde Inks
• Black Marker
• Black Solid Baker's Twine
• Dimensionals
• Stamparatus

Look how awesome this is?!?!?!

And I was able to stamp one image in two colors! BAM! AWESOME!

LOVE how this turned out!  And really love the things you can do!

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 March's Hostess Code: 2WU2WA43.   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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SIP 144: Theme Challenge: Birthdays

Welcome to the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge!  This week our Theme is Birthdays!  And of course I had to go to Picture Perfect Birthday for a fun, easy card! I love that this set works great for men and women! Don't miss the fun projects in my Picture Perfect Online Class! Details here!

 

Gather Your Supplies:

• 1/2 Sheet Lemon Lime Twist 
• 3 5/8 x 4 7/8 Basic Black
• 3 1/2 x 4 3/4" Whisper White
• 1 x 3 1/2" Lemon Lime Twist
• 2" x 3 1/2" Printed Paper (Picture Perfect Party DSP)
• Black Baker's Twine
• Lemon Lime Twist and Black Memento INk
• Scissors (fringe scissors or regular snips)
• Bone Folder
• Dimensionals

I combined the two most awesome colors together: Lemon Lime Twist and Black!!  The sentiments in this set are AWESOME, too! (or maybe, FABULOUS) ;)

And to jazz things up a bit, I incorporated the Faux Suede to create my own paper ribbon for this card!

I think it is simple, yet striking and pretty cool in the details--what do you think?

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 March's Hostess Code: 2WU2WA43.   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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