Less than a week to go until the start of  Sale-A-Bration 2020 and the debut of the January-June 2020 Mini catalog!  Today is another combo project, a little SAB and a little from the Mini.  

These 2 stamp sets are SO pretty and I think they were meant for each other.  The Breathtaking Bouquet stamp makes a quick background that is beautiful all by itself and yet works perfectly as the backdrop for the cake.  

The cake was colored using the Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Mango Melody (dark), So Saffron (light), and Smoky Slate (light) Stampin' Blends.  I sure do enjoy using Stampin' Blends!   The hardest thing I did, which wasn't very hard at all, is I fussy cut the top flower but I won't deny having a die to do it would be even easier.  The effort is worth it since I love the look of the flower extending beyond the circle.  

Hope you enjoyed this sneak peek!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for December is 4GWASV6U.   When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $50 or more I will also send you a package of Noble Peacock as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in January. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

Happy Birthday To You Cling Stamp Set (English) [152308] $0.00	Breathtaking Bouquet Cling Stamp Set [151612] $16.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] $7.50
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $7.50	So Saffron Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [149555] $4.50	Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [145054] $4.50	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278] $9.00	Mango Melody Dark Stampin' Blends [147944] $4.50	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198] $8.75	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202] $8.75
Stitched Shapes Dies [145372] $30.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00

Taking a little break from the All Dressed Up dies and back to another favorite from the 2020 Sale-A-Bration brochure, Happy Birthday to You.

This cake image is a fun one to color. It isn't too detailed and there is enough space to do some shading.  I used the Purple Posy and Highland Heather blends to color in the flower with a Dark Daffodil Delight Blend for the centers.  The cake was colored using a Light So Saffron Blend and a Light Smoky Slate for the cake plate. The scalloped stitched rectangle was cut using one of the dies from the Stitched So Sweetly dies.  The dies can be found on page 20 of the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog.  (Need a copy?  Contact me and I will send it out to you).  

The Highland Heather Gingham (love!) is from the 6" x 6" Subtles Designer Series Paper.  The sweet little ribbon is actually from last years Sale-A-Bration.  It was the perfect little additions to the card.

This is an easel card!  I stamped, cut and colored a little flower from the cake image to act as the stopper for the card panel.  The sentiments are from the Timeless Tulip stamp set. 

There are so many wonderful products in the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure.  It is going to be a fabulous Sale-A-Bration!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for December is 4GWASv6U.  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $50 or more I will also send you a package of the Noble Peacock THinestones as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in January. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

Happy Birthday To You Cling Stamp Set (English) [152308] $0.00	Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151534] $18.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149566] $9.00
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147276] $9.00	So Saffron Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [149555] $4.50	Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [145054] $4.50	Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144585] $4.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $8.75	Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [149615] $11.50	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00

Today I am continuing my obsession with the All Dressed Up die and combining it with a tropical vibe.

Let me introduce you to the Tropical Oasis Suite. One of the products in the suite is the Coastal Weave 3-D Embossing Folder.  This folder reminds me of Hawaii and lauhala weaving.  I knew it would create the perfect texture for my tote bag.  I stamped 3 plumerias which are part of the Timeless Tropical stamp set in Crumb Cake ink.  I did a little coloring using So Saffron and Flirty Flamingo Blends.  The flowers and leaves are easily cut out using the In the Tropic dies.  I squealed just a bit when I saw that the die for the leaf both cut them out and embossed them.  Just a little something extra I wasn't expecting.  

Wouldn't this be a fun gift to give someone traveling to a tropical location?  I thought a little sunscreen, lotion or any travel sized treat would be so appreciated.  This would also be a fun favor for your next luau or any summer time party. 

If you need more ideas on how to use the All Dressed up bag die, you can check  here  and  here.  It is a most versatile little bag and I haven't even shown you all the other fabulous dies that are in the set!  

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for December 4GWASV6U.  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $50 or more I will also send you a package of Noble Peacock Thinestones as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in January. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

Timeless Tropical Bundle (English) [153811] $52.00	All Dressed Up Dies [151665] $35.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $7.50	Flirty Flamingo Light Stampin' Blends Marker [147031] $4.50
So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149557] $9.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $8.75	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75
Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder [151503] $9.00	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193] $6.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

I am looking forward to the start of the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog AND Sale-A-Bration 2020.  Just a few more sleeps until January 3 when both of the catalogs go live!  I have been doing a little playing with the new products and I used 3 new items from the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog (going to have to find a nickname for this catalog) for this little project.  

The beautiful poppy is from the Poppy Moments dies, the cute little bee is from the Honey Bee Bundle and the most perfect sentiment for a calendar is from the Forever Blossoms stamp set.

I used Cherry Cobbler for the outline of the flower and Poppy Parade for the base.  The leaves were cut using Old Olive and Mossy Meadow.  

Here it is in another color combination.  The outline is Calypso Coral and the flower base is Grapefruit Grove.  Just a FYI,  Grapefruit Grove is a 2018-2020 In Color which means it is scheduled to retire as a color when the next Annual catalog debuts.  Sale-A-Bration is a great time to stock up on card stock and ink refills especially  the 2018-20 In Colors.  Why? From January 3-March 31 when you purchase $50 (before tax and shipping) you will get to choose a free gift from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  Pretty cool right?

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for December is 4GWASV6U.  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $50 or more I will also send you a package of Noble Peacock Rhinestone as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in January. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me.

Product List

Honey Bee Bundle [153792] $41.25	Poppy Moments Dies [151594] $37.00	Forever Blossoms Cling Stamp Set (English) [151457] $23.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
So Saffron Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [149555] $4.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793] $8.75	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685] $8.75
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.75	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925] $8.75	Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146972] $8.75

My husband is a golfer so the Country Club Suite in the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog was a must have for me.  Everything in the suite is wonderful and perfect to make cards and gifts for him and his golf buddies.

Here's a fun little package using the Clubhouse bundle, Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP, and the All Dressed Up dies.

I used the Wrapped in Plaid DSP for the box but I could have easily used the Country Club DSP.  The golf ball/tee image from the Clubhouse set was quickly colored using Stampin' Blends and cut out with the coordinating Golf Club dies.  Here's how  I created the tee holder.  Start by cutting a 1/2" strip of Shaded Spruce card stock.  Run a bone folder over the strip to soften the fibers.  Glue down about 1-1/4" of the strip and then make a loop. Put the tee in the loop to make sure it fits and then apply a strip of glue to secure the loop. Repeat the process for the second tee and then glue down the strip and trim to fit the bag.

If you were wondering what is in the All Dressed Up bag, it is a golf glove.  I am not putting on handles on this bag and using it more as a box.  The All Dressed Up dies are very versatile and with a little change of paper can be used for so many different occasions.  Can you tell  I am loving this die?!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for December 4GWASV6U.   When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $50 or more I will also send you a package of Noble Peacock Rhinestones as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in January 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

Clubhouse Bundle [153816] $41.25	All Dressed Up Dies [151665] $35.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Shaded Spruce Light Stampin' Blends [147936] $4.50	So Saffron Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [149555] $4.50
Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [145054] $4.50	Night Before Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [150437] $11.50	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75

I could not resist any longer, I had to make one of the adorable bags using the All Dressed Up dies (available January 3).

I used the Night Before Christmas 6" x 6" DSP for the bag.  This pattern like many of the designs in this pack  work not only for Christmas but year round projects.  I added a big poppy that was made using the Poppy Moments dies (also available January 3).  Wouldn't this be such a fabulous way to package a gift? 

To my delight I found out that this bag will hold tea bags.  I have 6 tea bags  in this bag.  I am always delighted to find new ways to give the gift of tea.  My head is spinning with all the possibilities!  I do think this die is a must have.

Check back soon I will be sharing a few more samples using the All Dressed Up Dies tomorrow and also later in the week. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for December4GWASV6U.  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $50 or more I will also send you a package of Noble Peacock Rhinestones as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in January. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

All Dressed Up Dies [151665] $35.00	Poppy Moments Dies [151594] $37.00	Night Before Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [150437] $11.50	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793] $8.75
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685] $8.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.75

Ready for more sneak peeks?  At the Stampin' Up!®  OnStage event I was so lucky to be gifted the Breathtaking Bouquet stamp set in the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog.  This is a gorgeous background stamp full of beautiful details.  I wanted to make some samples for the person who gifted it to me and this is one of the first things I made with it.

I paired the Breathtaking Bouquet stamp with the Happy Birthday to You stamp set in the 2020 Sale-A-Bration catalog.   I love how these two stamp sets look so good together.  

• Breathtaking Bouquet stamped in So Saffron on a 4" x 5-1/4" Whisper White
• Sentiment and cake from the Happy Birthday to You stamp set in the 2020 Sale-A-Bration catalog
• So Saffron, Petal Pink, Highland Heather, Old Olive, and Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends were used to color on the cake image

I fussy cut the flower at the top of the cake.  I love how it looks popped up with a Stampin' Dimensional.  It really makes the image stand out.

I think these 2 stamp sets were made for each other!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Time for the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge.   This week we have a fun sketch challenge, #CCMC592.

I wanted to play with the super adorable Bonanza Buddies bundle.  This set is SO cute!  We have lots of new little ones in our extended family and I know that this bundle of products will be a perfect one to use to create projects for them.  I also thought these cute little party animals would  be perfect for any kind of celebration. 

What do you think?  Aren't they so fun and adorable? Don't you wish you were at the Bonanza Buddies New Year's Eve bash?  I bet it would be a koala-ty time!  

I used products from both the Jan-June 2020 Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration (SAB) 2020 catalog.  

•     The tag, lion,  koala, hat, & banners were cut using the Bonanza dies
•     The lion, koala, & hat were stamped using the Bonanza Buddies stamp set.  
•     The sentiment is from the New Year Celebrations stamp set
•     The patterned paper is from the Birthday Bonanza DSP
•     The cute pompoms are the Assorted Pompoms in the Birthday Bonanza suite.
•     The So Saffron Metallic Baker's twine is a Sale-A-Bratiion product (Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins Combo)
•     The fun sequins are also from SAB and part of the Twine & Sequins Combo

I am excited about the stitched tag die in the Bonanza dies.  It is a great size 2-1/4" x 3-3/4" and will be handy for cards, gifts, layouts and home decor.  I have  some ideas running around in my brain on how I want to use them so stay tuned. I also love the little banners and so I decided to dress up the inside of the card too.

Are you getting excited for January 3 when the new Jan-June 2020 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration catalog begins?  I know I am!  If you are interested in receiving the new catalogs, live in the US and are not already working with a Stampin' Up!® demonstrator,  let me know and I will get them in the mail to you.

Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack.  There are some GREAT Buys!

Welcome to the What's New at SU! blog hop.  I am happy that you are joining us. We are a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrator from around the world.. Today we will be offering a sneak peek  from the upcoming January -June 2020 Mini catalog and the 2020 Sale-A-Bration catalog. . I know you will find a lot of wonderful ideas shared today

So many new products were used to make this card.  Let's start with the gorgeous texture on the card front.  This was created using the Parisian Flourish 3-D Embossing folder.  It is truly a beautiful embossing folder.  I know this folder will be used a lot by me.  The large spray of flowers is from the Forever Blossoms stamp set and cut using the Cherry Blossom dies.  These two items can be purchased as a bundle which will save you 10%.  The flowers and leaves were colored using the Flirty Flamingo and Old Olive Stampin' Blends.  

The sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set.  I was looking for a sentiment that was about 3/4" high so I could do the "hinge step" technique using the Stamparatus.  Basically the hinge step technique is when you move the Stamparatus plate down one hinge at a time.  This is how I got the sentiments perfectly lined up and stamped.  The beautiful scalloped and stitched rectangle is from a new set of dies called Stitched So Sweetly.  The dies can be purchased on their own or in a bundle with a sentiment set called So Sentimental. 

Now it is time for you to see what  Loni Spendlove has created for you.

If you have just come from Lonis' blog, then hop this way and check out what Linda Moore has made.

Here is a list of all the stops on the hop.

Tricia Butts – Triciastampingcreations
Linda a Moore – Moore fun Stamping
Sharon Burkert – As the Ink Dries
Loni Spendlove - Creative Juice by Loni
Diane Browning - 24-7 Inkspiration
Margriet Siekman – Creatief Marsie

Enjoy the hop!