Amazing Year: Enjoy Your Day

Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 by Debra Burgin

Not only do I love the 2022-2024 In Colors, but also the In Color products this year! Click the link to see most of them, but not my favorite, below.

Amazing Year | Another winner from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog, Amazing Year is perfect for those who love to color. Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

The Tea Bouquet Cards & Envelopes coordinate with the Cup of Tea Bundle, yes, but I think they’re amazing because:

  • There are 20 standard-sized, pre-printed card bases and 20 coordinating envelopes for just $10.
  • All five 2022-2024 In Colors are included.
  • Each of the In Colors has a different pattern on the card base and envelope.
  • The cards coordinate not only with the Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (#158659), but also the In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Assortments for 2022-2024 (#159253).

How simple is it to create a card when this much has been done for you?

Amazing Year | Another winner from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog, Amazing Year is perfect for those who love to color. Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

Simplicity is exactly what I was looking for the other day when I returned from a walk with a friend (and a tour of our yard). I needed to work ahead with some birthday cards, and I was looking forward to coloring this set. I cut my white panel to 2¾” x 4″ and a black mat to 3″ x 4¼”, set up the Stamparatus to stamp the bouquet image and the inside sentiment, and began the coloring. In no time I had four cards done and in their envelopes!

And then, I applied sunscreen, put on a hat, and it was back to the garden to continue my work!

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!

Amazing Year Cling Stamp Set (English)
[159110]
$22.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[159220]
$9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154885]
$9.00
Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[155519]
$9.00
Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154879]
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154897]
$9.00
Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154881]
$9.00
Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes
[159270]
$10.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121045]
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
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Simply Fabulous: Let’s Celebrate

Posted on Monday, May 23, 2022 by Debra Burgin

I know I have had a set like Simply Fabulous — posies, leaves, sprigs — from other catalogs, but there was something about that cheerful card on page 40 that just made me want this. I knew I would get my $18 out of it!

Now to figure out how Stampin’ Up! made that card. Did you know you can see the “ingredients” for samples in each Stampin’ Up! catalog on my Resources page? Yes, I just looked it up!

Simply Fabulous | Dots & Spots die | This card was inspired by the one on page 40 of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

The catalog sample is a note card, but I changed the proportions to fit a full-size card. Plus, I wanted to test drive the Dots & Spots die. I must tell you, it’s kind of hard on the cutting plates — but worth it!

Simply Fabulous | Dots & Spots die | This card was inspired by the one on page 40 of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

There is a little circle stamp that can be used for the flower center, but it seemed a better design choice to fill it in, so I did that with a Stampin’ Blends marker to tie in with the circles on the white mat.

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!

Simply Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[159133]
$18.00
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
[147101]
$8.00
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad
[159216]
$8.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$8.00
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
[147096]
$8.00
Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154878]
$9.00
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131197]
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122925]
$9.25
Dots & Spots Die
[159164]
$32.00
Sending Dies (English)
[159271]
$33.00
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Cactus Cuties: On Point

Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2022 by Debra Burgin

Sometimes I want a fun and cute birthday card for a fun and cute friend! This card from April’s All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stack was just what I needed. The Cactus Cuties set lives up to its name: the images are adorable and easy to mix and match, and the sentiments are … on point!

Cactus Cuties | Ha! This set lives up to its name -- the images are adorable and fun to mix and match, and the sentiments are ... on point!

The background panel we used was from the host-only Pattern Party DSP; of course, you could try another small, neutral print to go for a more desert-like effect.

Cactus Cuties | Ha! This set lives up to its name -- the images are adorable and fun to mix and match, and the sentiments are ... on point!

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a blooming cactus, so I used some creative license!

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!

Cactus Cuties Photopolymer Stamp Set
[158056]
$17.00
Cactus Cuties Bundle
[158058]
$31.50
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
[147096]
$8.00
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
[147085]
$8.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
[147090]
$8.00
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122925]
$9.25
Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper
[155426]
$18.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146985]
$9.25
Cactus Builder Punch
[158057]
$18.00
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Sending Smiles: Across the Miles

Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 by Debra Burgin

I hope you enjoyed yesterday’s Stamp Review Crew blog hop featuring Sending Smiles! I loved making this card with lots of Orchid Oasis.

I don’t think I’ve bought the In Color assortment packs of 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper for a few years, but this year these patterns are winners for me. The stripes, dots, plaid and floral designs will get used often!

Sending Smiles | There is so much to love in this bundle! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

To balance the strong black of the pierced tag front, I heat embossed the sentiment with black powder — but not before omitting the first word! If you don’t know how to do that, click the Project Sheets graphic, below, and follow step 5 of the directions.

Sending Smiles | There is so much to love in this bundle! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

Sending Smiles offers so much to work with, as you saw yesterday. But don’t overlook the wonderful Designer Tags dies. This item could be the sleeper of this catalog!

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!

Sending Smiles Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[158701]
$22.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$8.00
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
[159214]
$8.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
$8.00
Versamark Pad
[102283]
$9.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.75
2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[159253]
$12.00
Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs
[157764]
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121045]
$9.25
Designer Tags Dies
[159165]
$32.00
Sending Dies (English)
[159271]
$33.00
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
[151326]
$7.50
Basics Embossing Powders
[155554]
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
[129053]
$30.00
2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots
[159186]
$8.00
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Stamp Review Crew: Sending Smiles

Posted on Monday, May 16, 2022 by Debra Burgin
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Welcome to another Stamp Review Crew blog hop — the first one of the Stampin’ Up! 2022-2023 Annual Catalog year. Our international lineup of stampers will be showing off Sending Smiles (see page 14), and I’m so excited to see what my stampin’ friends have for you! Not a good time for you to hop? Remember that you can click the banner above to access the entire lineup of participants, no matter how recently the hop occurred.

You may have just visited My Paper Life, the blog of Kristie Wilson. You must look around her blog to see more of her talent!

The day I started working on this card, I had just received the Designer Tags die set. I knew right away that was the direction I would take, although if you notice I like using tags and small images on my cards, you probably are not surprised. This sweet cornflower-like image fit perfectly.

Orchid Oasis is (today) my favorite 2022-2024 In Color, but I find it difficult to photograph. The color reminds me of the periwinkle growing in front of our family room window. I thought of taking this card outside for its photo session but (a) there were bees the size of my thumb enjoying the periwinkle blossoms, and (b) it started to rain. So I did the best I could downstairs:

Sending Smiles | My card for the Stamp Review Crew hop of May 16, 2022. Created by Debra Burgin www.HeartfeltInkspiration.com Images ©2022 Stampin’ Up!

I omitted the word “smiles” from this sentiment by sticking a piece of tape over the word before inking up the stamp. To reinforce the “miles,” under the tag I included a panel of Layering Designs Vellum in the map print. One disclaimer: I do not have the 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots, so I used an Orchid Oasis Stampin’ Blends marker on some retired dots.

Tomorrow I will give you a list of products used for this card, as well as a link to a free project sheet. Please come back!

Meanwhile, hop over to Nikki Spencer’s blog, My Sandbox — enjoy!
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Happiness Abounds: Happy Birthday

Posted on Friday, May 13, 2022 by Debra Burgin

As I mentioned last week, Happiness Abounds was the only bundle on my wish list during the pre-order period for demonstrators. (This is a wonderful perk!) I was so anxious to play with the amazing piercing die in the Blossoming Happiness die set.

Happiness Abounds | Blossoming Happiness | The pierced die in this bundle is amazing; some elements are completely cut out, and others just partially so they can be lifted away from the panel. So cool! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

This die is so cool; some elements are completely cut out, and others just partially so they can be lifted away from the panel.

Happiness Abounds | Blossoming Happiness | The pierced die in this bundle is amazing; some elements are completely cut out, and others just partially so they can be lifted away from the panel. So cool! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

Be sure to take a look at how beautiful the sentiments are in this stamp set!

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!

Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[159238]
$23.00
Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)
[158824]
$49.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[155518]
$9.00
Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[155519]
$9.00
Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[159220]
$9.00
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[155613]
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121045]
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.75
Heart & Home 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[157928]
$11.50
Blossoming Happiness Dies
[158823]
$32.00
Sending Dies (English)
[159271]
$33.00
Glossy Dots Assortment
[158827]
$8.00
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Flowing Flowers: Thinking of You

Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2022 by Debra Burgin

In all the excitement over the Stampin’ Up! 2022-2023 Annual Catalog, I don’t want to overlook the last two months of the January-June Mini Catalog! One of my favorite sets has been Flowing Flowers. The Distinktive™ images, which have shading built into the design, are just gorgeous. Best of all, even using a single ink color gives you stunning results. A single image on the card liner and several on the envelope will ensure the recipient feels special!

Flowing Flowers | The secret of these beautiful flowers is the Distinktive™ designs. Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

The ribbon treatment is also simple: just a single knot affixed over the hole in the tag with a Glue Dot. The die that cut the sentiment is from the retired Beautiful Trees die set. (The coordinating stamp set, Beauty of Friendship, did not retire and is in the new catalog.) The new Sending dies will also work here.

Flowing Flowers | The secret of these beautiful flowers is the Distinktive™ designs. Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

From April’s All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stack, this card uses a favorite color combination of mine. (If you doubt me, check out our upstairs bathroom!)

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!

Flowing Flowers Cling Stamp Set
[157880]
$25.00
Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set
[158201]
$22.00
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad
[147118]
$8.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
$8.00
So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[105118]
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Hive 3 D Embossing Folder
[157955]
$9.00
Tailor Made Tags Dies
[155563]
$22.00
Beautiful Trees Dies
[155840]
$36.00
Gray Granite 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon
[152463]
$7.00
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Nature’s Prints: Best Wishes

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 by Debra Burgin

Have you ever tried “stamping” with an embossing folder while embossing? It’s such a cool technique, and I was inspired by Julie Davison to create this version with one of the fabulous new In Colors, Starry Sky.

Nature's Prints | Have you tried "stamping" and pressure embossing at the same time? Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

The result of this technique is not perfect — just like the sun printing art you may have created in school. But it’s sort of mesmerizing! I find it’s easier (and maybe a bit less messy) to apply the ink with a hard rubber brayer, available from an art or craft store.

Nature's Prints | Have you tried "stamping" and pressure embossing at the same time? Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

Are you ready to try this for yourself? Click the graphic, below, to access the free project sheet for this card. Remember, all the project sheets I publish are assembled on the Free Project Sheets page!

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!

Nature's Prints Cling Stamp Set (English)
[158793]
$25.00
Nature's Prints Bundle (English)
[158801]
$55.75
Sun Prints Suite Collection (English)
[158805]
$76.75
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
[159212]
$8.00
Versamark Pad
[102283]
$9.50
Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159263]
$9.25
2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[159253]
$12.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Fern 3 D Embossing Folder
[158804]
$9.00
Deckled Rectangles Dies
[159173]
$30.00
Basics Embossing Powders
[155554]
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
[129053]
$30.00
Stitched Rectangles Dies
[151820]
$35.00
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Happiness Abounds: You Are Wonderful

Posted on Friday, May 6, 2022 by Debra Burgin

Finally, yesterday was a “day off” to play with new product! Not only did I have fun with this set, Happiness Abounds (actually, the only set/bundle I preordered), but midway through my fun, another (much bigger) box arrived with my first order of the new catalog!

Happiness Abounds | This set has the sweetest little bouquets, in addition to larger flowers and excellent sentiments. A winner! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

To give the large tag more stability, I thoroughly adhered the DSP scrap to a matching scrap of Basic White before cutting it with the die. I could have also used a piece of Adhesive Sheet to ensure that the two pieces would not separate.

The sweet oval is from All That dies, part of the He’s All That bundle. I did not get the bundle, but I couldn’t pass on this assortment of 10 dies, ones I see myself using often.

Happiness Abounds | This set has the sweetest little bouquets, in addition to larger flowers and excellent sentiments. A winner! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

I dug deep into my “never get rid of” stash in order to add some clear glitter glue (AKA Stickles) to the flowers. Rare is the time that I don’t smear glitter glue, so I make sure it is the very last thing I add to a finished card and that I can leave it alone for 30 minutes or so.

This card was a warmup to something more involved, and as soon as I had signed our names inside this birthday card, I dashed across the street through the drizzle to give it to our neighbor, who will pass it on to her friend. I barely got wet!

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!

Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[159238]
$23.00
Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)
[158824]
$49.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[155518]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154883]
$9.00
Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[159220]
$9.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Heart & Home 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[157928]
$11.50
Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder
[152718]
$9.00
Tailor Made Tags Dies
[155563]
$22.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
[155475]
$11.00
All That Dies
[159078]
$28.00
Posted in 2022 Jan-June Mini, Birthday, Project Sheet | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Free In Color products!

Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 by Debra Burgin

Sign up starting May 3 through the end of May to become a demonstrator and get $66.50 of brand new 2022–2024 In Color products for FREE. Yes. this incredible deal is in addition to the standard $125.00 of products for only $99.00 — plus free business supplies, free shipping, and all the fun of being a part of Stampin’ Up!

Here are the 2022-2024 In Color products you’ll get for FREE:

  • 2022–2024 In Color Grid Paper (item 160009)
  • 2022–2024 In Color Ink Pad Collection (item 161108)
  • 2022–2024 In Color Cardstock Collection (item 159204)
  • 2022–2024 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Assortments (item 159253)

As a demonstrator, you’ll have early access to amazing products, exclusive perks, an opportunity to earn additional income, and an incredible community of crafters and creators. Whether you want to make the most of your paper crafting passion or build a business, there’s so much in store for you as a member of the Stampin’ Up! team.

Want to know more?  There is no obligation — start by clicking the graphic, above, or HERE to read my story.  Ready to sign up?  Visit my Join the Fun page!

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