Hello stampers and happy Saturday to you. I know! A blog post on Saturday? This free split sponging technique Zoom class is so exciting to me that I just couldn’t wait to share it with you. While you are reading this blog, I am sharing this card with the 25 Dutch demonstrators that came to my High Tea and Paper Pumpkin event. When demos get together we usually like to swap. That means that I will be sharing my swap cards with you in the next little while.
Free Zoom Class with the Split Sponging Technique
Why do a free Zoom class? I’ll be totally honest. The truth is that running my business online can get a bit lonely. With the fact of living in two countries and traveling a lot back and forth, it is difficult to hold consistent in person classes. While I love creating video tutorials, I thought it would be a nice change to be able to see you as well. Creating a lively stamping community is dear to my heart. Here is the link to the event where you can also get the Zoom link to join in on this free class which will be on Tuesday May 9 at 4pm CET which is 10am EST. You can google what time that is in your time zone.
Split Sponging Technique Cards
Here you can see what we are going to be creating. It’s really so simple, yet so striking. Huge thanks to Jay Soriano for sharing this technique and layout. If you want to see more cards made with Artistically Inked, check out this blog post.
Of course I couldn’t leave the inside of the card blank, so I stamped the small flower from Artistically Inked in the inside using Melon Mambo and Parakeet Party for the leaves. You can really see the distINKtive design of this stamp. Basically this means that you get a variegated colour with just one simple stamp. I love how artistic this makes me look and feel!
What to do before the free Zoom class
First of all you are going to want to put the date and time into your calendar on your phone so that you get a reminder. Then click “going” on my event page so that I know I won’t be stamping alone. Be sure to check out the supply list below to make sure you have what you need to play along. Questions? Message me; I love to help.
Zoom Recording
Did you miss the free Zoom class? Here is the recording for you. Enjoy!!
More Resources
If you already have the Artistically Inked stamp set you might want to get this pdf tutorial bundle which is now half price!
Thanks for joining me today. If you like what you see, please share either on Facebook or Pinterest. Comments are always appreciated too! Have a super day.
Hello stampers and happy Thursday, Gerard is at a dinner meeting from all the flower growers, so I am having a working supper complete with salad, a savoury pastry and yes, my second glass of wine. If there are spelling errors, you will know why! Today I am sharing with you some March 2023 Paper Pumpkin alternatives. Once again, I am using the lovely stamp set, Places in the Heart. Yes, oma is missing her grandchildren just a bit!!
Places in the Heart with the March 2023 Paper Pumpkin
One of the great benefits to Paper Pumpkin is that there is this great Paper Pumpkin community of stampers who share their Paper Pumpkin alternatives. This time I thought I would contribute to this treasure trove. I am totally in love with the Places in the Heart stamp set. Thankfully it is carrying over to the new annual catalog. Would you like to see my cards?
I may be a rare bird, but I really like simple cards without a sentiment on the front. You can write heartfelt words in the inside, don’t you agree?
Here is my second card with the very same layout. You simply stamp your image from Places in the Heart, colour it with your in color Blends and then “fussy” cut it. Fussy cutting simply means cutting with scissors as opposed to using dies and a die cutting machine or some sort of electronic cutting device such as the Scan’n’Cut.
Happy Vibes
I don’t know about you, but these cards just give me a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Perhaps this will shock you, but I truly enjoyed being a mom to five amazing kids. Never was there a regret for having “that many” children. Now I get to enjoy “oma snuggles” and that is precious as well. Don’t get me wrong, but I enjoy snuggles of any kind. Hugs are wonderful!!
Changing the World One Card at a Time
This is my motto, and this is why I do what I do. I really believe that we can change the world one card at a time. Happy mail is powerful! My challenge to you is to send the cards that you are making. Don’t hoard them!
If you are intrigued by Paper Pumpkin, you can check it out with this link. Instant gratification is how I would describe it. You get a stamp set, an ink spot (mini ink pad) and all the materials to usually make nine cards. Perhaps you will do what I do. Make the first three cards as shown and then get creative with the leftover supplies!
Video Tutorial
Here is a video tutorial since seeing is believing! If you love my video be sure to give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel!
Thanks!
Thanks for joining me here today, it makes me happy to see the “silent footsteps” you leave behind. You see, I can see how many people have visited my blog, but unless you leave a comment for me, I cannot see that it was YOU! Have a super day and happy stamping. If you wish to purchase the supplies that I used, click here if you live in Europe, or simply click the links below if you are a Canadian. Thanks in advance!
Hello stampers and happy Tuesday to you. Today I am sharing a card with you that uses Places in the Heart. It is one of those amazing stamp sets that made me fall in love with Stampin’up! in the first place. The images are just so artistic, and while I can’t draw, I sure do know how to stamp and how to colour. This beautiful card is NOT my own design. I totally cased the work of American demonstrator Sandy Risi. You can find her blog post here.
I love the bright colours in this card and by pure chance, the Tea Boutique cards and envelopes are seriously on sale right now, while supplies last. The other good news is that tomorrow there is FREE shipping for just one day, so make your list and be ready!
Video Tutorial
If you would like to see how I made this card, just watch the video below. The complete list of products that I have used are also listed below. If you click on them, you will be in my Canadian online store. Isn’t that convenient? If you DO shop with me, you will get a free pdf tutorial bundle for each $60 that you spend. When you join my team, you get ALL my tutorial bundles for free.
Some Great Suggestions!
With free shipping tomorrow on orders of $100 or 75€ or more, I have some great suggestions for what you should order. Of course, you can and should order whatever you want, but please be aware that there is a price increase on the following items in the new catalog that starts in May.
Blends
ink pads
cardstock
ink refills
envelopes
The best deal is of course always and always the starter kit. You can shop from THREE catalogs right now for the starter kit: the purple occasions mini catalog, the current annual catalog and the pre-order from the upcoming annual catalog. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I would love to pamper you on my team! Click here to get the starter kit in Canada. Click here to get the starter kit in Europe.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for joining me today. If you enjoyed reading my blog, please share it with a friend. I would love to have more people joining me here! Have a super day and remember, together we can change the world, one card at a time.
Hello stampers. Wisteria Wishes really is WOW!! Take a look at the photo below and you will see what happens when you fall in love with a stamp set. To think that this bundle wasn’t even on my radar at first! The sad thing is, this bundle is retiring soon so be sure to get it before April 30. If you do, then you can come to my FREE Zoom class on May 17 at 1pm EST or 7pm European Central Time.
A Closer Look at Wisteria Wishes Cards
If you are like me, you will appreciate a closer look at some of the cards. My favourite thing in making these cards was making the wisteria blossoms out of watercolour paper that had been colour washed with Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape. I did a short video tutorial on this technique and I will share that video in this blog as well.
Video Tutorial for Wisteria Blooms
Zoom Class on May 17
If you purchase the Wisteria Wishes bundle, then you get the Zoom Class on May 17 for FREE! I am very much looking forward to creating with you that day. You will also get a pdf tutorial along with this class. Please let me know if you have any questions. Live in Canada? Click on the links below to buy the products that you will need for this class. Live in Europe? Shop with me here!
Thanks for joining me today, I hope you have a super day!
Hello stampers and happy Friday to you. This is my first full day back in the Netherlands and I would like to share this Nature’s Harvest card with you. I really do love this stamp set and it is retiring! Unfortunately, I just checked and it is sold out in North America, but it is still available in the Netherlands. If you want it, let me know!! Take a peek at the top right of this card and you will see a beautiful, delicate dragonfly. These trinkets ARE still available, so get them before they are gone!
Nature’s Harvest Video Tutorial
Join me as I show you how I made this card. There are some technical difficulties at the beginning. I thought I was going live on Facebook but when I checked there was nothing there! Turns out I was live on YouTube and didn’t know it. Enjoy a chuckle at my expense.
If you haven’t yet subscribed to my channel, be sure to do so, it’s easy! Just click on the red subscribe button on the bottom right hand corner of my videos. When you do that a bell icon will pop up, click on that too and click on the option to receive all my notifications. That way you won’t miss out on any videos. You can also use the search bar on my channel to look up videos that you enjoyed in the past on a certain stamp set or technique, it really is quite handy.
Great Deals on the Last Chance List
Be sure to check out the last chance list. Some items are greatly reduced and others are still at the regular price. It’s a great way to see what is soon going to be gone and to get them before they are gone. Just click here to get the scoop.
If an item says “bundled savings” that means that it will still be available in the next annual catalog, but not as a bundle. Get them now and you will save the 10% on bundle savings.
You will also see Blends in my product list. That is also an item you will want to order now because they are going up in price!
Thanks for joining me today, happy stamping and have a super day!
