Welcome to the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop!  We are a group of Stampin' Up!® demonstrator who  hop together on the 14th of every month.  This month we are continuing the Sale-A-Bration!  Our projects this month center around the free with qualifying purchase Sale-A-Bration gifts.  There was a second drop of Sale-A-Bration gifts earlier this month, even more reason to Sale-A-Brate!

If you look closely there are a lot of Sale-A-Bration products used on my projects and one (the sentiment) from an Online Exclusive,  Spring Corners.

This is the Bloom Impressions DSP 12" x 12" (Sale-A-Bration).  The Shy Shamrock label was cut using the Grow With Love Dies.  The tree is from the Pick A Season stamp set with sequins from the Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins, another Sale-A-Bration choice.  The butterfly is from the Brushed Brass Butterflies.  This is from the 2nd release of Sale-A-Bration and you need to use a different order number than what is shown in the Annual Catalog.  The order number during Sale-A-Bration is- 168091.  The ribbon is the Shy Shamrock 3/8" Bordered Ribbon.

The box is made by cutting 2 envelopes from the Grow With Love dies.  Trim the side tabs to measure 3/4".  

Adhere one set of tabs over the other forming a box.

Close up the bottom.  The flaps will not totally overlap each other.  Apply adhesive to the edge of one flap.

The same basic ingredient were used to make this box except it was  made with the Fruit Salad  6" x 6" DSP (Sale-A-Bration).   The ribbon is the Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon (2025 Jan-April Mini Catalog).  Found these Fruit Adventure Tic Tacs that coordinate so well with the Fruit Salad DSP and fit nicely in the box.

The same basic ingredients were used to make this box except it was made using the Toadstool Garden 6" x 6" DSP (Sale-A-Bration).  The ribbon is the Peach Pie Bordered Ribbon.

Thank you for stopping by and now it is time to hop on over to check out the rest of the hop!

Product List

Pick A Season Photopolymer Stamp Set

[164969]

Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164738]

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad

[163811]

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Shy Shamrock 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163795]

Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163801]

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]

Toadstool Gardens 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164942]

Fruit Salad 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164943]

Bloom Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164944]

Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins

[164970]

Sale A Bration Brushed Brass Butterflies

[168091]

Shy Shamrock 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[163787]

Peach Pie 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[163783]

Daffodil Delight 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Satin Ribbon

[164715]

It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week we have a color challenge and it is a beauty.

This week I have been using the Sale-A-Bration stamp set, Pick A Season on my Facebook page  and decided to use it for this challenge.   During Sale-A-Bration you can earn this 12 piece photopolymer stamp set when you place a qualifying order.  

Isn't the tree so bright and cheerful in the challenge colors of Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green and Early Espresso?  I stamped and fussy cut the fence.  Fortunately it is a simple shape to cut out.  The hearts in the tree would have also made a cute Valentines card.  All the sentiments used are from the  Unbounded Love stamp set.

I have made this fold many times and you can see a video HERE, explaining the fold and the dimensions.  

You can check out the Sale-A-Bration brochure HERE.  

Be sure to stop by and check what the other members of the Create with Stamping Friends made for this challenge.

Ready for another Festive Friday challenge?   What is the Festive Friday challenge?  The Festive Friday challenge is a bi-weekly challenge that is inspired by a holiday/festivity.  An Inspo list of 10 items is created using the festivity as its inspiration.  To play in the challenge you need to use 3 items from the Inspo list on your project and enter it in the Festive Friday gallery.  We love seeing what you choose from the Inspo list and look forward to seeing what you create.

I chose from the Inspo list, yellow, pale blue, and easel card.  

I am starting my projects using the Flowering Zinnia Suite Collection a few days early.  I thought about using the can from the Simply Sparkling (Online Exclusive) as a vase and the zinnias were a perfect fit.  The can was stamped on the Daffodil Delight & White design from the Bee Mine DSP, and cut using the Simply Sparkling dies. The rim of the can was cut using the Holographic Trio Specialty Paper and the Simply Sparkling dies.   The zinnias were colored using Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Old Olive, and Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends.  The bow was made using the Balmy Blue & White Variegated ribbon. The circle and sentiment is from the Sending Love bundle.  

The inside of the card has another strip of Bee Mine DSP and a stem/leaf cut using the Simply Zinnia dies.  The flower was cut and colored like the ones on the front of the card.  

The single zinnia flower is attached with Stampin' Dimensionals along the bottom edge of the flower.  This allows the top part of the flower to act as a stopper and create the easel.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop.

Don't you love the new banner for the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop?  It is so happy and cheery!  We have new people joining the hop so be sure to give them a warm welcome.  This month the theme is Fun Folds.

I am loving the new Latte Love bundle and it has been so fun creating with it this week.  The cups and mugs were cut from the A Little Latte DSP.  The coffee beans were inked in Early Espresso ink on Pecan Pie CS.  I used some of the Polka Dot Trim at the end of the label.  The trim is pretty thick  and somewhat stiff so it works best for me  as an accent.  Once again I reached for the Opaque Faceted Gems from Sale-A-Bration instead of the Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots, which would have been so cute on this card.

This fun fold is a combo between a book binding fun fold and a Z fold.   The scoring of the 4-1/4" x 11" card base is 2-1/8", 4-1/4" and 5-1/2".  The extra piece that makes the "Z" is 3-1/4" x 4-1/4".  

This is how the card opens . Inside I added a few more coffee beans like the ones on the front.

The sentiment is from the Sending Love stamp set.   We have been staying on St Simons Island, GA for the past couple of months.  I brought just a handful of stamps with me and no Stampin' Write Markers.   The only miss you sentiment I had with me was the one in the Sending Love stamp set.  The problem is that the I Miss You is in the center of a circle of other words.  Since I didn't have a marker with me I die cut a circle on a post it note and placed it over the other words around the I Miss You and carefully inked the words I wanted.   Next year I am going to make sure to bring a set that has a lot of sentiments.  

Be sure to check out all the stops on the hop!

If you love fun folds check out the Creativity Abounds tutorial.

Place a $35 order through my online store and receive this bundle (13 tutorials!!)  as a thank you.  You can also purchase the tutorial bundle for $15.00.  Please contact me ([email protected]) if you would like to purchase the tutorial.

Just a few more sleeps and the 2024 Sale-A-Bration will be over.  I have been playing with these products for a couple of months and loving them.  I wanted to use one of my favorite patterns from the Sunny Days DSP and realized that the Softly Sophisticated stamp set flowers are similar.

What do you think?  Don't you think they look good together?  This fold is called a Pop Out Gatefold and it is quite a fun one to make.  It does require some precise cutting and scoring but it is not difficult.   All the stamped images are from the Softly Sophisticated bundle (Sale-A-Bration) and all the patterned paper is from the Sunny Days DSP.  I kept things simple since the fold is quite interesting. 

The Softly Sophisticated stamp set is a 2-Step stamp.  I used  2 stamps to create the flower and leaves.  The flowers were inked in Poppy Parade and the leaves Shaded Spruce. 

This is what the card looks like from above.  In this view you can really see the fold.  

This is the back of the card.  Here you can see where you can write a little note.   The card folds up nicely and will fit in an A-2 envelope.  

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to place your order soon to qualify for Sale-A-Bration gifts,

If you are a fan of fun folds be sure to check out the Creativity Abounds Fun Fold tutorial!

Place a $35 order through my online store and receive this bundle (13 tutorials!!)  as a thank you.  You can also purchase the tutorial bundle for $15.00.  Please contact me ([email protected]) if you would like to purchase the tutorial.

Welcome to the Creativity Abounds Blog Hop!  We are an international group of Stampin' Up!® demonstrators.  We hop together on the third Wednesday of every month.  Our hops focus around a particular bundle, holiday, occasion or product suite.  This month we are focusing on Fun Folds. 

Every month we create a tutorial bundle. The tutorial bundle is available as a gift with a qualifying purchase  or can also be purchased.  We also have a stamp camp 3 times a year.  The next camp will be on June 14th & 15th.

The fun fold I am sharing is different than the one featured in the tutorial bundle.  This fun fold is a very quick and easy one and only requires a little bit of scoring.   It also features Designer Series Paper which I love to create with.  We are approaching the end of the 2024 Sale-A-Bration promotion.  The patterned papers that are available as  Free gifts during Sale-A-Bration are some of my favorite offerings.  I used some of the papers on my projects.

This is the Flight & Airy DSP.  So pretty and perfect for springtime projects.  The sentiment is from another Sale-A-Bration choice,  Heartfelt Hellos.   The bird on the flowering branch was fussy cut from the DSP.  

To create this fold start with a 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" piece of cardstock.  Score at 2", 3-1/8", 5-3/8", and 6-1/2". The first score is a valley, then mountain, mountain and valley.  

This is a view from above the card.

This is the back of the card where you can write a note.  The DSP for the 2 outer panels measure 1-3/4" x 5-1/4" and the center panel 2" x 5-1/4".  The Basic White panel measures 2" x 5-1/4".  

This card features the Trusty Toolbox DSP (Sale-A-Bration free gift) which coordinates with the Trusty Tools bundle (2024 January -April Mini Catalog).   The 3 tools on the circle were cut from the DSP using the Trusty Tools dies.  

Here's one last example of this fold and another Sale-A-Bration gift, Softly Stippled DSP.

The Softly Stippled DSP (Sale-A-Bration gift) coordinates with the Stippled Roses bundle.  I colored the leaves with Wild Wheat and Old Olive Stampin' Blends and roses with Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends.   The beautiful sentiment is from another Sale-A-Bration choice,  Softly Spohisticated bundle.  The Calypso Coral gems are also a Sale-A-Bration choice,  Opaque Faceted Gems.

This fun fold stands up on its own and also folds flat for mailing.  

Be sure to check out all the stops on the hop.  There are lots of fabulous fun fold ideas!

Thank you for stopping by and if you have any questions please let me know,

Place an order through my online store for $35 or more and receive this bundle (13 tutorials!!)  as a thank you.  You can also purchase the tutorial bundle for $15.00.  Please contact me ([email protected]) if you would like to purchase the tutorial.

Here's a peek at the fun fold I created for the tutorial.

This is an Online Exclusive Magnolia Mood bundle (release date March 5).  The fold is a window pull out card.  

This is the last Fold Back card for this series and uses  the 2024 Sale-A-Bration Most Adored DSP.  This pack of paper is full of hearts and gold foil!  I wanted to use it for a birthday card. 

I used the adorable bunny from the Fluffiest Friends bundle.   I did just a little coloring using Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, and Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends.  The sentiment is from another Online Exclusive product, Simply Sparkling.  The Basic White circle was cut using the Stylish Shapes dies and the Flirty Flamingo circle was cut using the Everyday Details dies.

• Flirty Flamingo CS card base 5-1/" x 7-1/2" scored at 3-1/4"  and 6-1/2"
• Most Adored DSP (pattern 1) 3" x 5-1/4"
• Most Adored DSP (pattern 2) 3/4" x 4-1/4"

This Fold Back card is a landscape orientation.  Isn't it fun that it can be used in either portrait or landscape?

The sentiment inside of the card is from the Heartfelt Hexagon set.  I love to pair this image with this sentiment.

If you want to see the other Fold Back cards made using the different DSP packs from the original Sale-A-Bration release you can see them Here, Here, Here, and Here.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out all the new Sale-A-Bration choices!

We are back with another card in the Sale-A-Bration DSP and the Fold Back Card series.  Today's card features the Flight & Airy DSP  which means it is free with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration.  I did a very informal poll on my Facebook Page and the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper was voted the favorite paper pack out of the 5  Sale-A-Bration choices.  I was surprised and also not surprised.  

• Lost Lagoon Cardstock Card Base- 5-1/2" x 7-1/2" scored at 3-1/4" and 6-1/2".
• Flight & Airy DSP 3" x 5-1/4" and 3/4" x 5-1/5".
• Stylish Shapes Circle in Basic White CS.
• Sentiment from the Softly Sophisticated bundle inked in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
• Bird and branch image fussy cut from the Flight & Airy DSP.

This is how the card opens.  You fold back along the 6-1/2" score line.  

When the card is opened the bird image is on the inside.  

I am not a fussy cutting expert so don't look too closely.  I just wanted you  to see this beautiful bird from the Flight & Airy DSP.  I also added a few green Festive Pearls around the bird and branch.

You can see the other cards featuring this fold and the Sale-A-Bration DSP HERE, HERE, and HERE.

Thanks for stopping by and remember Sale-A-Bration products are only available while supplies last.

Product List

Softly Sophisticated Bundle (English)

[162947]

$23.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Flight & Airy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162977]

$12.50

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00

It is Day 3 of the Fold Back Fun Fold card featuring each of the Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper  choices.   Today's card features the Trusty Tool bundle and the Trusty Toolbox DSP.    I think this is the first time I have used this pack of Designer Series Paper.  It is so fun!  I love the tool images and all the different tool related designs.  The flip sides are so good too and I know they will be handy for all kinds of cards.

The only thing I stamped is the sentiment from the Trusty Tools bundle.  The rest of the tools were die cut from the DSP using the Trusty Tools dies.  The circles are from the Stylish Shapes dies and the Everyday Details dies.  The sentiment banner was also cut from the Stylish Shapes dies.

Don't you love these two patterns together?  It is a stylized polka dots and stripes.  

A close up of how the card opens and how the design on the outside becomes the design on the inside of the card.

You can see Day 1 HERE and Day 2 HERE.

Product List

Trusty Tools Bundle (English)

[162723]

$54.75

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

[147118]

$9.00

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$10.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Trusty Toolbox 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162978]

$12.50

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00

Thank you for stopping by and if you are enjoying this series please share it,

I have been really enjoying the beautiful patterns of Designer Series Paper in the 2024 Sale-A-Bration brochure.  They are all so fun and I cannot pick a favorite.  When I am wanting something bright and playful I turn to the Sunny Days DSP.    This pack of paper coordinates with the Bright Skies bundle in the 2024 Jan-April Mini Catalog.  I  think it also coordinates with the Beach Day bundle.  There are even patterns that coordinate with the Simply Sparkling bundle (Online Exclusive).

I used the strawberries from the Simply Sparkling bundle and colored them in Poppy Parade, Petal Pink , and Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends.  The sentiment is from another Sale-A-Bration stamp set, Softly Sophisticated.  The Basic White circle was cut using the Everyday Details dies.    

This is an easy fun fold.  The Basic White Thick Cardstock was cut 5-1/2" x 7-1/2", scored at 3-1/4", and 6-1/2".   The sentiment circle is only attached to 1" edge so it acts as the closure for the card and also decorates the inside of the card.  The DSP is 3" x 5-1/4" and  3/4" x 5-1/4".

Thanks for stopping by and I will share with you more of this style of card, using all the different packs of DSP available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration.

Product List

Simply Sparkling Bundle (English)

[162871]

$43.00

Softly Sophisticated Bundle (English)

[162947]

$23.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154958]

$10.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$10.00

Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154903]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$9.00

Sunny Days 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162974]

$12.50

Everyday Details Dies

[162864]

$34.00

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00