This is an easy card that uses several different techniques with Vellum Cardstock, Heat Embossing, Double-Sided Stamps and Distressed Edges
Do you need an extra special Thank You card? This one is perfect. Very simple yet subtle and elegant and kinda fun! Check out the video below where I make 12 cards and download the link for a free PDF project sheet.
Beautiful and subtle, tone on tone Thank You Card with vellum card stock accent and clear heat embossing. Lovely version of a Thank You Card, but can be used for any occasion.
You can make Birthday Cards, Thinking of You Cards, International Women’s Day Cards (March 8) and almost any occasion with this super sweet stamp set.
I have a list of the supplies below, so you can replicate these cards and create 100’s more. Plus there is a PDF download below showing all of the techniques I have used.
Now, I hope you will agree… This card is just stunning! It is clean, pretty, elegant and fun…
Remember, it is not just making the cards, but we need to send them in the mail (or hand deliver when possible.) Now more than ever, we need to remind people that we are thinking of them, we celebrate them, love them and miss their faces!!
Just like I miss your face! Please leave me a comment if you are still here with me 🙂 and don’t forget to tag me in social if you are inspired by my cards, watch my YouTube video tutorial and give it a thumbs up if you enjoy.
Stampin’ Up! Curvy Celebrations ~ Three Cards and Tutorial
This Brand New and Exclusive Bundle is Available for a Very Limited Time ~ All Occasion Suite of Stamps, Dies and Designer Series Paper
I just received my Quite Curvy Bundle, which is just a part of the full Curvey Celebrations Bundle, and I am making a few cards for you. I think you will agree, they’re Awesome!
You can make Christmas Cards, New Year’s Cards, Valentine’s Cards and almost any occasion with this amazing bundle.
My personal favorite part of this suite is that they are CURVY, lol yep, no straight lines here. The most versatile set I have played with in a long time.
I have a list of the supplies below, so you can replicate any of these cards and create 100’s more. Plus there is a PDF download below showing all of the features of the suite.
I just love this font, I am currently adoring the deep Pretty Peacock ink and cardstock and the Forever Greenery designer series paper here is just FUN!
Now, I hope you will agree… This card is just stunning! It is crisp, striking, classic, clean, all of the good feels…
I used the Peony Garden designer series paper in a very subdued pattern of peonies in gray and white. Then gave it a great punch with the basic black cardstock, on a white background. The only color I brought in is the very light petal pink. So pretty!
Card #3 ~ Thinking of You Makes My Day!
Another card featuring the Forever Greenery designer series paper. Gorgeous! If you love teal, turquoise and all the deep greenery colors, this is one you cannot pass by without admiring. I also added some rhinestones from last year’s Noble Peacock suite, unfortunately, they are no longer available. However, I think the Holiday Rhinestones #150457 and the Rhinestone Basic Jewels #144220 will work just as well here.
I hope you will make some cards with this versatile suite. I also hope my tutorial and photos have inspired you to make something beautiful!
Remember, it is not just making the cards, but we need to send them in the mail (or hand deliver when possible.) Now more than ever, we need to remind people that we are thinking of them, we celebrate them, love them and miss their faces!!
Just like I miss your face! Please leave me a comment if you are still here with me 🙂 and don’t forget to tag me in social if you are inspired by my cards, watch my YouTube video tutorial and give it a thumbs up if you enjoy.
So much news, so many updates and a lot of fun filled days on the horizon!!
First, here is a recap of where we’ve been, and what is still coming: 1. Planner Friends Read Here 2. Crafty Friends Read Here 3. My Handmade Shoppers ~ Read Here 4. My Stampin’ Up! Shoppers ~ Today, read below 5. My Giveaway Subscribers and Winners!! ~ Still to come…
Bonus Days are Ending Soon ~ August 3, 2020, is your LAST DAY to Earn Bonus Bucks! Remember this is like FREE money! The concept is similar to Kohl’s Cash, you earn $5 in Bonus Bucks for every $50 you spend. Collect your Bonus Bucks Coupons and redeem them in August for anything you want!! See full details here.
New Website Coming ~ Stampin’ Up! has been promising a new Demonstrator website for a while now and it looks like it will be ready to launch soon! I cannot wait to share it with you ~ so you will be the first to know as soon as it is complete! So exciting!
Holiday Catalog Coming Soon ~ August 4, 2020, the Brand New Holiday Mini Catalog Launches.
Paper Share Sign Ups are Coming ~ In honor of the new Holiday Mini Catalog launch I will be preparing a fabulous Paper Share for you. Sign ups will be ready soon and you will have the opportunity to receive ALL of the amazing new paper at a discounted price!! Stay tuned and get ready to sign up. You won’t want to miss this share. I’ve seen the new designer series papers and they are probably the best ever!
Card Swap ~ When is the last time you participated in a Card Swap? Or maybe you’ve never tried it? This is a completely free event (you just pay for mailing your cards to me for swapping.) If you’re not familiar, it is something that Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators do all the time. I thought it would be fun to open it up to EVERYONE. So, anyone who would like to participate is welcome!
The concept is simple. Everyone makes 10 cards (all the same.) You mail them to me, I sort them and then I will mail back to you a packet of 10 cards that were all handmade by your fellow participants. So you will receive 10 beautifully handmade cards from friends around the Country. If this sounds like fun to you, be on the look out for the sign up in late August.
So, that is a LOT of Good Stuff!
Also, if you missed the Brand New Annual Catalog Release you can still download a copy here. Just click on the photo of the new catalog in the right sidebar to begin your download. 196 pages of goodness is waiting for you!
Launched in June, I have been ordering some of the new stuff and it is just amazing. I am committing to share with you all of the New Colors, New Stamps and New Ideas I’ve been playing around with.
I will also be sharing upcoming Special Events, Online Tutorials, Special Sales, Product Giveaways and Discounts unique to members of my newsletter, and all the best Stamping news as it breaks. So you will be seeing a lot more good stuff in the stamping world!!
Stampin’ Up! Tropical Oasis ~ Thank You Card Tutorial
These were really fun cards to make.
The colors are so fun and the stamp set I used, Stampin’ Up! Tropical Oasis just makes me happy! Very Hawaiian in my eyes and makes me feel like I’m on vacation!
I’ll have a list of the supplies I used to achieve this look. There is also a FREE PDF for you to download below!
This month I am participating in Kylie’s Monthly International Blog Highlights! Woot.
How fun is that?! So, Please take a look at my card and tutorial below, then please Vote for Larri!
I simply embossed the Terra Cotta Tile cardstock with the Basket Weave embossing folder, then cut a circle out of it (using the layering circle dies), sort of off to the right side, making a “window” where you can see through to the front of the card.
Then on the front of the card, I lined up my “thanks” stamp with this new window and stamped once with the Soft Suede ink pad. Then I stamped again with the Versamark and added the Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder before heat setting this greeting.
This is a terrific embossing technique for getting the exact color you want while also added a high gloss and raised image from the clear embossing powder.
The flowers were all stamped on the Whisper White Heavy cardstock with the Soft Suede ink. I then die cut the images and used our sponge daubers to just add a little color around them. I just dabbed on some Mango Melody, Terra Cotta Tile and a little Daffodil Delight.
The leaves were all stamped on the Whisper White Heavy cardstock with Pear Pizzazz Ink and die cut.
I then just put everything together. Added a layer of the Braided Burlap Trim, glued the flowers and leaves on top, then added 3 of the gorgeous Champagne Rhinestones to each of the small flowers.
This is definitely a multi-step card, however, it was fun and not difficult at all.
Supplies:
(all measurements in inches)
Card Base ~ Very Vanilla Cardstock 11 x 4.25 Scored at 5.5
How are you holding up? I haven’t checked in on you in a while. Are you doing okay?
It is a crazy time and I feel, now more than ever…. A need to reconnect. How about you?
This whole, being quarantined thing… well, it has tested all of us in many ways. Emotionally, financially, and physically I have seen many changes in myself, my friends and my family. I’ve seen many people appear to be cruising right through this… taking all the changes in stride. On the other hand I have seen many who have been devastated, losing their job, even closing their business. Some even losing a loved one to the virus, or becoming ill.
I guess I feel I’m somewhere in the middle? I mean I haven’t lost a loved one and everyone is staying isolated and healthy, thank goodness! On most days I feel I am taking things in stride and trying to stay positive and take advantage of the “down time.” However, I also have had some personal blows to work through. I have lost a lot of income and am feeling the financial struggle. I lost a big client because they are no longer able to keep their business running. I’ve also struggled with my emotions and feelings through isolation and even feeling sometimes a little hopeless.
Where are you and how are you feeling about things? Share your thoughts, feelings or frustrations by responding to this note, or feel free to send me a direct message.
I miss the “good ol days!” Things seemed simpler, happier and mostly they seemed more connected and vibrant. I miss my family and friends. I miss feeling spontaneous and adventurous.
Today, my spontaneous adventures amount to an unscheduled trip to the fridge, or a random Planner Spread not using a predetermined “kit.”
I’m still planning and crafting though. Some days it is harder to find the motivation, but when I do work on projects I tend to feel better and it helps bring me a little joy, relax me after a long day, and sometimes it still fires me up with creativity and so many ideas to share. I just enjoy the moments when I can, but I haven’t found the drive needed to actually try to share anything in a while.
Well, as I began writing this note to you, it turned into a book. As I am now reading my draft it is clear I need to break this up into a couple different messages. I’ve decided I will send you a series of notes over the next few days to check in, say hello, and address each of the crafty areas that many of us indulge in.
Over the next few days you will see a message addressing each of these areas:
Planner Friends
Crafty Friends
My Handmade Shoppers
My Stampin’ Up! Shoppers
My Giveaway Subscribers and Winners!!
So please stick with me and participate in the conversation with me.
I’ll be sharing more photos and more on social media too, and I’ll be announcing a new posting schedule for videos, tutorials, freebies, etc.
Today, April 15, 2019, the Retiring Products List from the Stampin’ Up! 2018-19 Annual Catalog will be posted, approximately 12pm PDT. Items are expected to Sell Out Quickly, so be sure to view your copy right away and place your order early. I will post the LIST here on my Blog as soon as it is released.
Some Tips for Shopping The List are listed below including which items typically sell out first and some of the most popular retiring products.
Shop Early (these items are already in short supply and inventory will not be restocked.)
Embellishments typically sell out first. They’re pretty, fun and add a little “bling” to all your projects, so add these to your cart right away.
Designer Series Papers will also sell out. Don’t we all love paper? I mean it is why we started paper crafting, am I right?! Well, the retiring DSP will also sell out quickly, so if you have a couple favorites, or one you haven’t added to your inventory yet, now is the time.
Most popular items are usually the In-Colors. Retiring this year are the 2017-2019 Colors, Fresh Fig, Berry Burst, Tranquil Tide, Powder Pink, and everyone’s favorite, Lemon Lime Twist. If you love this color collection as much as I do, be sure to put the Stampin’ Ink Refills in your cart so you can continue using them for months to come!!
Also any Embellishments, DSP and Cardstock in these Retiring Colors will sell out FAST…
Come Back Around 12pm pdt to See the Retiring List and Shop Early!
I’m also sharing my Wish List with you, so you can organize your items before you shop.
I cannot wait to see the New Catalog ~ How about you? They will be available Mid-May and if you would like a copy sent to you as soon as they’re available, please order HERE.
Today I am sharing a card I made using the super fun Beach Happy stamp set from Stampin’ Up! I just adore this stamp set and thought I would even share it with Kylie’s International Blog Highlights for April 2019. You can find this stamp set in the 2019 Occasions Catalog pg 37.
The theme is “Encouragement” so I used the sentiment Wishing You Sunny Days, included in the Beach Happy set.
The colors I chose were Lovely Lipstick, Powder Pink, Soft Sea Foam with a tiny bit of Crumb Cake. I used some glycerin with my sponge daubers to blend the background using the Soft Sea Foam for the sky and some Crumb Cake for the beach sand.
I also pulled in the Seaside embossing folder for the look of waves on the layer of Soft Sea Foam cardstock.
So, what do you think?
If you like this note of encouragement as much as I do, please Vote for Me here in this awesome International Blog Highlight. If I receive enough votes I may be able to participate in Kylie’s upcoming Blog Hop!! Whoot Whoot!
If you’re always searching for a new and better storage solution for your crafting space, like I am, well, here is a Brand New Option. I am super excited to see these and plan to purchase quite a few for my craft room as I am reorganizing and even planning to repaint my craft room this month.
Stampin’ Up! has revealed a whole new suite of Modular Storage Products! Whether you have an entire room or a small corner in your home for crafting, your creative space should be tailored to you. The new product line, Storage by Stampin’ Up!, provides you with modular storage solutions that let you organize—and customize—your space your way!
I’m using the Configuration Chart (click here) to see how many pieces I need to organize my stamp pads, markers and Stampin’ Blends and cannot wait to see the transformation in my craft space! I LOVE to organize and like easy access to my crafty things, so this will be an amazing solution to my organizational frustrations. Here is a pricing sheet to plan out your Wish List.
These new Storage by Stampin’ Up! modular pieces will be available to order in my store beginning April 1, 2019.
Did you know you can also earn FREE items just for signing up for a Paper Pumpkin Subscription? YES YOU CAN!!!
Now is the best time to try Paper Pumpkin. Sign
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New to crafting? Paper Pumpkin is a quick and
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Excited to earn Sale-A-Bration rewards but
overwhelmed by all of the choices in the catalog? The easiest way to earn
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If you would like to order your Paper Pumpkin Kits now, please use the following item numbers:
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Shop my Online Store 24/7 HERE with the item numbers above and have your order shipped directly to you (shipping charges may apply)
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out via email to: LarrisLivinLite @ gmail.com (you will need to type the address into your email “Send To” area, remove the spaces before and after the @ sign.)
I am so excited to offer up my first Paper Share and it is from the Brand New 2019 Occasions Catalog. This beautiful collection of 6” x 6”paper samples includes 82 pieces from 7 Designer Series Packs from Stampin’ Up! for only $25. Full Details are Below and you can Sign Up Here!
Your name will be added to the reservation list and you will be sent an invoice via PayPal. The deadline to sign up AND pay is Friday, January 4, 2019.
DATES:
Sign Up by Friday, January 4.
Pay by Friday, January 4.
Orders are placed, processed and begin shipping by Friday, January 18.
This Paper Share is prepared and processed by Larri’s Livin’Lite and is not a Stampin’ Up! sponsored event.
Did You Know That World Card Making Day is Coming?
Yes! This Saturday, October 6, is #WorldCardMakingDay and to celebrate Stampin’ Up! is offering a Quick Sale on Card Making Kits and some paper crafting essentials. You must hurry though, the sale runs today through October 7, 2018. Take a look at some of the beautiful card kits below and see the full Sale Sheet at the bottom.
Best of ALL ~ If you shop with me during this Sale I will be sending you a FREE GIFT to Say Thank You for shopping with me!
All you have to do is place your order through my Stampin’ Up! Store Link and you will receive your FREE GIFT in the mail directly from me (Minimum purchase is $50 before tax and shipping.)
Hurry! ~ Sale Ends Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018
Also, every purchase this month, October 1-31, 2018, will be entered to win a FREE Stamp from me!
Winner will be drawn on November 1, and you will be contacted when you win.
Soft Sayings Card Kit
Calligraphy Essentials Project Kit
Also, if you need to stock up on Card Making Supplies or Paper Crafting Essentials, check out the prices on Cardstock, Note Cards, Envelopes, Dimensionals, Foam Adhesive and Tear & Tape Adhesive! Stock up now for your Holiday Crafting!
If you have any questions on this sale or any of the Stampin’ Up! products, please feel free to reach out to me via email or leave a comment below.
Don’t forget to send a friend a card this week and use #WorldCardMakingDay in your social media posts! I’m going to fill up my shopping cart before this sale is over, see you soon!
