October Jingle Jump registration ends tomorrow!

Posted on Monday, October 16, 2023 by Debra Burgin

Don’t wait another minute to reserve your space at this month’s Jingle Jump!  (Remember, if I have not received your payment, you are not yet registered!)  The October edition, at my home in DeKalb, has these three sessions:

Session 1:  Thursday, October 26 — 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Session 2:  Friday, October 27 — 1:00-5:00 p.m. (only one spot left!)
Session 3:  Saturday, October 28 — 9:00 a.m. till noon

At this stamp-a-stack, you’ll make 10 Christmas/winter cards with envelopes for $22 (or make more, if you wish).  All the designs are different from September’s Jingle Jump. These cards are each designed to be completed in about 10 minutes.  But there’s no rush!  Rather than working as a table on one project at a time, you’ll work on the cards you want at your own pace. That also means you can come whenever you want.

Registration closes Tuesday, October 17, or when capacity is reached.  Click here for more information and to register online.

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Alphabest: Fall

Posted on Friday, October 13, 2023 by Debra Burgin

I love to create my own backgrounds, especially with Stampin’ Up!’s Decorative Masks, or stencils. Just think — exactly the colors you want! Each stamper who made this October camp card made it her own, but they were all beautiful!

When I first saw this set of masks in the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog, I admit I was pretty lukewarm. But, as always happens, I see other stampers making wonderful things, and I catch their enthusiasm. I have another camp card that uses another one of the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks that I’ll share with you next week.

Alphabest | Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks | I love to create my own backgrounds, especially with the Decorative Masks, or stencils. Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

The letters are the opposite story. As I told one of the camps, I was in love with Alphabest when this set came out last year. I have a terrible track record with alphabet stamps (and dies), so I thought this would be another case of something retiring before I ever used it (gulp). But this card ended up providing the perfect opportunity to use it!

Alphabest | Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks | I love to create my own backgrounds, especially with the Decorative Masks, or stencils. Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

If you’re looking in the catalogs for the embossing folder on the Copper Clay strip, you won’t find it. It’s available in the Online Exclusives collection — be sure to check out the other unpublished products there!

Click the images below to add current products for this card to your cart in my Stampin’ Up! online store. Disclosure: I get a commission for purchases made through these links, at no additional charge to you. Thank you!

Alphabest Photopolymer Stamp Set
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Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
[147090]
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
[147145]
Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad
[161647]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
[147114]
Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161721]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[101650]
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144245]
Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks
[162331]
Blending Brushes
[153611]
Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder
[159847]
Best Label Punch
[158885]
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Autumn Leaves: Change Can Be Beautiful

Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023 by Debra Burgin

I had this post scheduled when the internet thwarted my plans. Or rather, the internet, the service provider, the wi-fi, the signal booster, the operating system, the hardware — well, it depends who I was talking to. Anyway, things seem to be back, and perhaps my cyber life here will go on.

Change can be beautiful, but sometimes getting to the beautiful requires going through the painful. I sent this September camp card to a friend who recently moved away from our area, where she had lived for many decades. I did my best to express my love and support for her.

Autumn Leaves | Inspired by Amy Koenders | Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

It’s so nice to move away (even temporarily) from traditional fall colors. I was inspired by a card from Amy Koenders for just that reason. I loved her use of gingham check edges, which contrast with the leaf shapes so wonderfully!

Autumn Leaves | Inspired by Amy Koenders | Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

I added some gold touches — actually, quite a few of them! I am happy to report that the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper is back in stock, at least at this time.

Click the images below to add current products for this card to your cart in my Stampin’ Up! online store. Disclosure: I get a commission for purchases made through these links, at no additional charge to you. Thank you!

Autumn Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162179]
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
[147116]
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
[161665]
Versamark Pad
[102283]
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161717]
Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163170]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[101650]
Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[101856]
Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper
[159237]
Textured Floral Dies
[161231]
Metallics Embossing Powders
[155555]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
[129053]
Autumn Leaves Dies
[162185]
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What a Great Deal!

Posted on Monday, October 9, 2023 by Debra Burgin

Hey, super crafter!

We’re excited to let you know that this year we have another free shipping offering after World Card Making Day!

The best part? This promotion will be three days! From October 9-11, 2023, you can get free shipping on qualifying orders of $75 or more.

I would so appreciate your shopping with me at my online Stampin’ Up! storefront!

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Starter Kit special!

Posted on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 by Debra Burgin
October 2023 Starter Kit promotion

It’s Stampin’ Up!’s 35th anniversary, and we are celebrating!  From October 3–31, you can choose one of the following options for your Starter Kit when you sign up as a new Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.

  • Option 1: Get 35% OFF the cost of your Starter Kit ($125 worth of product for $64.35!)
  • Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with your Starter Kit (spend $99 and get $168.75 worth of product!)

Both options get you free shipping and free business supplies — not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of Stampin’ Up!  And, by signing up for this offer, you’ll even receive free registration to our online OnStage event this November (a $77 value)!

What a great time to join!  Visit my Join Me page to learn my story and find out more about what it means to be a demonstrator.  Questions?  I’d love to talk!

Beginning October 3, you can scan this QR code to learn more about this promotion.

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Joy of Christmas Suite

Posted on Monday, October 2, 2023 by Debra Burgin

There are some elements of Christmas cards that I simply can’t resist: green holly, bright red berries, and touches of gold. That’s why my attention was absolutely riveted to the Joy of Christmas Suite in the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. My Jingle Jump planning had begun!

Perhaps you know that a suite is an easy way to order all the components (the “collection”) of a themed and coordinated set of products — using just one product number! There is no savings to ordering a suite except for the 10% discount for the bundle(s).

I went through nearly two packs of the Joy of Christmas 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper just for September’s Jingle Jump! Don’t forget to take note of the color palette for the suite shown below the DSP on page 29 — no wonder I was smitten! I’ll share some of the September cards in the coming weeks, but meanwhile, I am happily working on cards for the October Jingle Jump later this month.

To learn more about the Joy of Christmas Suite Collection, take a look at this Stampin’ Up! corporate video!

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Season of Chic: Thinking of You

Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023 by Debra Burgin

Sometimes I stumble upon A Perfect Card, and this creation by Cathy Peck was one of them! So, with few changes, it was one of the September camp cards.

The sponged “wave” is easily accomplished with a piece of “junk” cardstock torn twice to create asymmetrical edges. The important thing to remember is that the Crumb Cake panel must not move (so we used my favorite Post-It tape to secure the top and bottom edges) and the torn strips must not move (Post-It tape on the side edges). The sponging and blending don’t look very promising until you remove the masks. Then, it’s amazing! Just know it can’t be done the same way twice, so embrace the serendipity!

Season of Chic | I loved a card by Cathy Peck, so I copied it! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

The Season of Chic bundle was new in last year’s Annual Catalog. I wanted it, but did I really need it? This is the debate I have when I can’t really justify a purchase, stamping or otherwise. But when I saw Cathy’s card, I knew the set (and its coordinating dies) would be perfect for camp, the upcoming Jingle Jump, and more.

Season of Chic | I loved a card by Cathy Peck, so I copied it! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

In addition to that wonderful leaf image, the “spatters” of gold make this design a winner! Just remember that the sponged and stamped ink must be absolutely dry before stamping the spatter in VersaMark and heat embossing it. It’s a good idea to use a Heat Tool to dry the ink — and then to use an Embossing Buddy to make sure there will be no random powder.

Click the images below to add current products for this card to your cart in my Stampin’ Up! online store. Disclosure: I get a commission for purchases made through these links, at no additional charge to you. Thank you!

Season Of Chic Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[158810]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
[147114]
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
[147085]
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
[147090]
Versamark Pad
[102283]
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[119686]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[101650]
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131199]
Blending Brushes
[153611]
Metallics Embossing Powders
[155555]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
[129053]
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Fruitful Blessings: Hello Friend

Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2023 by Debra Burgin

I love to color. Even when my sub-par work has to be relegated to the recycle bin, the process is enjoyable. It’s rare that I don’t try again to improve, rare that I just abandon an image (or set!) because I can’t get the coloring to my liking.

Fruitful Blessings was not abandoned! We made this card for camp in September. If you look at the supply list, below, you may be surprised at the number of Stampin’ Blends used!

Fruitful Blessings | The coloring on these autumn flowers was inspired by the Stampin' Up! sample on page 45 of the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. Don't overlook those samples! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

The colors on these fall-ish flowers were inspired by the Stampin’ Up! sample on page 45 of the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. Don’t overlook those samples! But it was Patty Bennett who listed the Stampin’ Blends colors so I wouldn’t have to figure it out myself!

Fruitful Blessings | The coloring on these autumn flowers was inspired by the Stampin' Up! sample on page 45 of the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. Don't overlook those samples! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

We have such beautiful embossing folders, why limit myself to using just one on a card? I won’t say that I’ve never bought an embossing folder that disappointed me (or that I just couldn’t make work) — as my campers know, my problem is that I can’t put some of these away!

Click the images below to add current products for this card to your cart in my Stampin’ Up! online store. Disclosure: I get a commission for purchases made through these links, at no additional charge to you. Thank you!

Fruitful Blessings Cling Stamp Set (English)
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Fruitful Blessings Bundle (English)
[162210]
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
[161665]
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161682]
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154897]
Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161674]
Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154922]
Moody Mauve Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161660]
Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154881]
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154883]
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154882]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[144237]
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161717]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[101650]
Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder
[162189]
Tailor Made Tags Dies
[155563]
Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder
[161600]
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
[155475]
Fruitful Blessings Dies
[162209]
Timeless Arrangements Dies
[161525]
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Foursquare Decorative Masks: Everything Wonderful

Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 by Debra Burgin

Using Embossing Paste with Decorative Masks creates something wonderful! This is the last card from August’s Marvelous Masks class that I’ll be sharing with you. We learned how to use Embossing Paste (here, the matte version) at the end of the class session since there’s some cleanup required. The paste hardens pretty quickly — and once dry, it’s probably impossible to remove from the mask. (Similarly, the only part I dislike of making sourdough bread from scratch — once a week, generally — is the cleanup of the dough. Woe to me if I haven’t checked the sink or my arm for dried bits!) The paste is scraped through the holes with a kind of trowel, or with a wooden craft stick held parallel to the mask.

Charming Sentiments | Foursquare Decorative Masks | Using Embossing Paste with Decorative Masks creates something wonderful! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

Creating this card from Shaded Spruce was not my first choice, but I needed high contrast to show off those checks. Something about this makes me think of a 1960s-era TV drama about a big city, like skyscraper windows lit up.

Charming Sentiments | Foursquare Decorative Masks | Using Embossing Paste with Decorative Masks creates something wonderful! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

It’s difficult to see the texture created by the embossing past on this angled panel, but it’s pretty cool!

Click the images below to add current products for this card to your cart in my Stampin’ Up! online store. Disclosure: I get a commission for purchases made through these links, at no additional charge to you. Thank you!

Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[159985]
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad
[147088]
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146981]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
Basic Borders Dies
[155558]
Foursquare Decorative Masks
[161285]
Embossing Paste
[141979]
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Registration now open for October’s Jingle Jump!

Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 by Debra Burgin

Registration for the 2023 October Jingle Jump is at the bottom of this page — keep reading!

Get a “jump on your jingle” with this popular holiday stamp-a-stack.  Come and make 10 holiday/winter cards (a few of the same or a variety) for just $22.  There will be six different designs to choose from in different styles—no designs are repeated from the September Jingle Jump!  You will probably complete each card in about 10 minutes or so, since there’s lots of interest but not a lot of fuss, in order to keep the cost low.  Cards can be mailed with no additional postage, and each will have an inside sentiment.  This event is perfect for the new stamper, as you will work at your own pace—invite a friend to join you!

Session 1:  Thursday, October 26 — 6:30-9:30 p.m. (come any time)
Session 2:  Friday, October 27 — 1:00-5:00 p.m. (come any time)
Session 3:  Saturday, October 28 — 9:00-noon (come any time)

Registration is limited to 10 stampers at each session and will close Tuesday, October 17, or when full. I’m sorry, I cannot refund your fee after registration closes.

Need more than ten cards? Each additional card you make is $2, payable at the camp. I’ll supply envelopes and Stampin’ Dimensionals, but you need to bring your own scissors and adhesive (I suggest bringing several types).

Paid registration of $22 must be received by Tuesday, October 17. I’ll just need your name/contact information and your session choice in addition to your check, or register online below. Please note that if I do not have your payment, you are not registered for this event.

Choose a session:
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