Hello stampers. It is still January, but I have learned from experience that now is the time to start getting ready for Valentine’s Day, and Sure Do Love You will help you do that in great style! If you have cards that need mailing or if you need to make a lot of them for your child’s class, then you need a little more time to prepare. I used to do a Valentine’s tea party when the kids were all still home and that was such a lovely tradition. It was so nice to set a pretty table and buy them all special treats and to sit around the table to show them how much they were loved. This Painted with Love suite will help you set a very pretty table indeed. I might just have to theme my coffee and a card class that week for Valentine’s Day.
This is such a beautiful suite. The paper is richly coloured and textured, so much so that you want to touch the brush strokes they look so real. Valentine’s Day is so much more than just giving a card to your sweetheart. I like to use this day to show everyone that they are special and that they are loved. So many people now suffer from anxiety and depression and a small act of kindness can go a long ways. I know that I will use the leftover paper to make pretty cards with the narrow note cards and envelopes and then some Ghiradelli chocolate treat holders which are always popular or some homemade cookies to give to random people that I will meet on my errands on Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t take much to make the world a better place.
The paper in the Painted With Love collection is really unique. It has gold foil accents on one side and brushstroke imagery on the other side. We have never had anything like it before and I love every little bit of it. Some of it is so bold and vivid that you only need a little bit of it on a card, so this paper pack will go a long ways!! I am offering a Suite Share with the paper, cardstock and ribbon for only $16. In the share there is a third of a pack of dsp (4″ x12″) 12 sheets of cardstock in calypso coral, melon mambo and powder pink as well as one yard of gold tinsel trim and one yard of pink tinsel trim.
To make this wonky, artsy sentiment I created a pseudo ink pad with a baby wipe. Just fold the baby wipe in four and then add some drops of reinker. I used mainly rich razzleberry and berry burst and then in the spaces between I added powder pink. I put the baby wipe on a silicone mat to protect my table. The other two hearts are cut out of the Painted With Love paper. The background hearts were stamped with versamark on powder pink cardstock. The gold hearts are stickers from the Painted Love Gold Vinyl Stickers. I popped up the sentiment with dimensionals and behind it I adhered a large bow of powder pink mini tinsel trim. All the coordinating items in this suite make it very easy to make beautiful cards.
After I made my pseudo ink pad with the baby wipe I made lots of solid hearts and also more of these pretty “sentiment” hearts. When I lifted up the baby wipe I noticed that there was a nice puddle of ink on my silicone mat, so I used that as an ink pad to make more multi-coloured hearts. The three colours rich razzleberry, berry burst and powder pink work really well together!
The hearts in the top row were made with a colour wash. I first heat embossed with white embossing powder for the words and then used an aquapainter to quickly swoosh over the words with rich razzleberry, berry burst and powder pink. I had to do it quickly and lightly because I was using regular whisper white cardstock. It worked out perfectly. If you used watercolour paper or shimmer white paper you wouldn’t have to be so careful.
This red and black card uses the paper from the Petal Palette suite as well as the leaf punch and some vellum cardstock. Super simple, super cute. Finish it off with our Silver Baker’s Twine and you have just the right look. I cased this card from Cindee Wilkinson. So nice to get inspiration from other stampers. The paper is actually called Petal Passion and it is also great to use with our new Blends.
By now you may have realized that there are a lot of beautiful things in the Occasions catalog and you want so much but it all adds up so quickly. Have you considered getting the starter kit? While this would officially make you a demonstrator, it does NOT mean that you actually have to demonstrate anything to anyone. You can simply get the kit for the great deal that it is and do nothing further. You could also get the kit and then use your 20% discount to get more items in the next 6 months. Or, like some of our most successful demonstrators, you could decide to share what you love with your friends, family and neighbours and start a great business. No matter what you decide, you can take advantage of the amazing deal with no guilt whatsoever. Stampin’Up! gives this offer in the hope that you will get hooked but they realize that most do not. Either way you will have a nice stash of beautiful products for a great deal. Here is the link if you want lots of products for a small price.
There is another way to get product for free and that is to host a workshop. Right now you can get an extra $35 in hostess products when your workshop gets to $330. I would love to have you and a group of your friends in my stamp room for a workshop or private class. We all need to take some time to have fun in our lives and stamping is a lot of fun!!
I have an extra Paper Pumpkin stamp set and it is looking for a new home! If you comment on this blog post and share in some way, either by pinning one of the images, or sharing a link to this blog on your Facebook page, you will be entered into a draw for this lovely stamp set. Anyone in the world is eligible, how awesome is that?
I love the images in this set. It is even more versatile with three different fonts. It is hard to see the images clearly here so I also stamped them for you.
I made a very simple card using the elements from this Paper Pumpkin which is called Heartfelt Love Notes. Sometimes simplicity is best. What do you think?
Happy stamping, be sure to use your stash to spread a little love and make the world a happier place.
Love your simple card and these images.
Thanks so much Grandy. I appreciate your interaction here and on my Facebook page too. Good luck.
Hi just wanted to say how pretty the projects are. I love the colour combinations and also love the look of the pseudo ink pad. The mottled effect is very elegant and so so pretty. Thank you for shared, and have also loved and shared this post on my Facebook too xx thank you xx
Thanks so much for your positive feedback Aaliyah. Good luck with the draw.
Love the PP kit stamps especially the You make my heart happy.
Thanks a lot Pat. Paper Pumpkin has been great for the last six months. Good luck with the draw.
Always love your posts Jackie!
Awww, thanks so much Kathy! Good luck with the draw too.
Jackie I love how you changed it up , I shared your link on my pin interest card making board .
So nice to hear from you Joyce. I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for your kind words. Good luck with the draw.
Love the paper with all the beautiful colours as well as the Paper Pumpkin Stamp set!
Thanks Heather. That paper is gorgeous isn’t it? Good luck with the draw.
Love all the Valentine’s…each as unique as the recipient! Love sending home made cards.
Thanks Debbie! It is so much fun to make different ones isn’t it? Good luck with the draw.
I still can’t go over how beautiful the paper is in the occasions catalogue. It’s so hard to narrow down which ones to order!
Hi Stephanie. Thanks for commenting. I agree that so many of the paper packs are terrific. Just get the starter kit, then you can have them all without paying shipping and tax 😉
So generous. I pinned several of your projects and the giveaway to my pinterest board (@kimkmom4) Just lovely cards.
You’re welcome! Great time of year to spread some joy to cure those winter blues. Good luck with the draw and thanks for sharing and liking. I appreciate it very much.
So generous of you. I pinned several of your projects and giveaway on my Pinterest board (kimkmom4). Just lovely cards you’ve shared. Thanks for the inspiration!
I just love your inspiration and helpful techniques Jacqui. Wish I lived in Canada so I could attend some of your classes & events!!
Thanks so much Rachel. I wish I had the time and money to jet all around the world to spend time with you all. Good luck with the draw.
I just love your inspiration & easy to follow techniques Jacqui. I just wish I lived in Canada so I could attend some of your classes & events!!
Lovely cards again. Shared of FB.
Thanks so much Janet. I appreciate it. Good luck with the draw.
Hi Jackie, I love watching your FB videos, I’ve learnt so much & they always brighten my day!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge & ideas. Lisa
Awww, thanks so much Lisa, I really do appreciate the feedback. Good luck with the draw.
Hi. I love following you on FB. I always look forward to seeing your videos & learning new techniques & tips. Thank you for your inspiration & creativity!
Thanks so very much Pammy. You are so welcome. Glad to help, share and inspire. Good luck with the draw.
Your work is always so great. I have learned so much from you. My cards get compliments these days. All because of your knowledge you share with us Jackie. Keep teaching us girl. Love the Valentine stamps they are super. Thanks for all you share.love Sandy Mifflin.
Wow, thanks for the high praise. I am so happy to hear that. I love doing this, but it is very, very nice to get feedback. Good luck with the draw too.
Hi. Jackie. Just love the new Valentine stamps set. Thanks for all you teach us with your videos. My cards are finally getting good compliments all because of you and what you teach us. Enjoy it all. I have learned so much from you. Thanks so much. Love and blessings. Sandy Mifflin
I would really love to win this set. I have recently met someone and would love to make a card using some of the stamps, etc.
That sounds wonderful Jennifer. Good luck!
The Painted with Love paper is gorgeous! I haven’t been able to cut mine yet but I should so I can make pretty cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
You are very welcome Astrid. That is the thing with pretty paper we love, we tend to hoard it! Been there, done that. Much better to make it into pretty cards and share the love. Good luck.
I am not into Valentines as a rule but those are cute stamps….thanks for showing them. It would be fun to win them. Love watching your spots,they are quick and often show new things for us to try.
Thanks so much Dorothy. The nice thing about some of these stamps is that they can be used year round. Good luck!
Hi Jackie,
I love the all the different techniques and enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks so much for commenting Carole. Good luck with the draw.
I want you to know I have really enjoy your posts and videos!
Thanks so much Pamela, that means a lot to me. Good luck with the draw!
Jackie you are really an inspiration to me on the other side of the globe! I’m always able to say… ‘Yes gotta try that out next’. Thank you, thank you.
That’s so nice to hear Charmaine, thanks so much. Good luck with the draw!
I just love your videos. Thanks and please continue to share them with us.
Thanks so much Karena, I appreciate your comments. Good luck with the draw.
Great idea to use the baby wipe technique, I really want to try this out!
I love the baby wipe technique. So easy and so beautiful too and works with a lot of different stamp sets and also the Happy Birthday framelit. Have fun!! Good luck with the draw.
So cutie my brain is over flowing with new idea to do with this stamp!!!! Love love it.
Thanks Heleen! So glad you love it, good luck with the draw.
❤ this set and ideas!
It is a great set isn’t it? I love the saying and the shape of the heart. Good luck with the draw.
I always enjoy your projects. You make even complicated projects look easy.
That’s great to hear Lynn. Thanks so much and good luck with the draw.
Love this set and your cards, almost as much as I love having you for a friend! I’m always excited to get a notification of another video from you…your instructions are always easy and doable, never too long or too wordy. It’s so obvious that you love what you do!! Crafty and personable – perfect combination!
Awww, Marilyn, that is so very nice! I’m so glad you are my friend too. Thanks for your kind words and the best of luck with the draw too.
loved watching the baby wipe technique you did with the hearts stamp. So cool.
Thanks so much Kristin. It is such a fun technique. Good luck with the draw too!
Love your blogs (They are a wonderful tutorial).
Thanks so much Maryanne, that is so nice to hear. Good luck with the draw.
Really great ideas, I am inspired, Thanks so much.
Thanks Susan! Good luck with the draw too.