Christmas Sneak Peek

I wanted to give you something to look forward to from the upcoming holiday catalog. The holiday catalog will go live on September 1st. This is one of the lovely project kits that will be available in the catalog. Build some beautiful Christmas trees for your home decor with this kit.

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Thoughtful Branches

As Stampin' Up! usually does, we are offering a beautiful exclusive stamp set called Thoughtful Branches. It is available as a bundle from August 2nd-31st while supplies last. This is an absolutely beautiful and versatile stamp set to be used year round. Get ready to order it August 2nd because this set is going to fly off the shelves! 

On August 2nd, you can shop in MY ONLINE STORE (with desired item number below) using hostess code RVUNZWPG when you check out (insert in bottom left corner of page) or email me your order, and I will be happy to place it for you. Once you place your order for this bundle, I will email you a free project sheet created for this set. You will love using this stamp set alone, in combination with the matching dies, or even just the dies without the stamps. That means 3 ways to use the entire bundle!

ITEM #	PRODUCT NAME	RETAIL
144328	Thoughtful Branches Bundle (ENG)	$52.00 USD/$66.50 CAD
144329	Thoughtful Branches Bundle (FR)	$52.00 USD/$66.50 CAD
143539	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (ENG)	$27.00 USD/$33.00 CAD
144264	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (FR)	$27.00 USD/$33.00 CAD
143538	Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies	$31.00 USD/$41.00 CAD

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Big Shot Die Cutting Information

The Big Shot is an important tool in our craft rooms, and we love the ability to emboss and die cut with it. Stampin' Up! has many different and wonderful embossing folders, thinlits, and framelits. This video is a very help and quick explanation of when to use which platforms for cutting the different types of dies available from Stampin' Up! 

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Tote Card Set

This is a really adorable and very quick gift set to put together using only one 12x12 sheet of DSP for the tote. Create your cards and just fill the tote.

All these lovely products and more can be found in our new catalog HERE. I will be in NY for a bit starting next week, so if you are interested in discussing Stampin' Up! products, how to order, to join, anything, please email so we can set up a meeting and I would be happy to answer your questions.

Stamps: From Land To Sea, Tin of Cards, Guy Greetings

Ink: Night of Navy, Flirty Flamingo, Basic Gray, Sweet Sugarplum

Markers: Sweet Sugarplum, Emerald Envy, Peekaboo Peach, Flirty Flamingo

Dies: Swirly Scribbles Thinlis, Butterflies Thinlits

Embossing Folder: Floral Affection

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Boxed Set of Notecards

Need a quick gift? This could be your answer. I cased this idea from a fellow demonstrator with my own twist. For this class, the ladies actually learned to create their own background DSP to create the entire set from 1 sheet of stamped cardstock. 

Stamps: Botanical Blooms, Birthday Blooms

Ink: Soft Sky, Blushing Bride, Old Olive, Garden Green, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate

Dies: Botanical Builder Framelits

Cardstock: Kraft, Whisper White, Soft Sky, Blushing Bride, Old Olive

If you are interested in creating your own unique gifts, you can find all you need in our new catalog HERE. I will be in NY for a bit starting next week, so if you are interested in discussing Stampin' Up! products, how to order, to join, anything, please email so we can set up a meeting and I would be happy to answer your questions.

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Masking Card 4

Here it is, my final card in the series of masked cards. This card is simple, but makes a big impact. Choose your sentiment for the occasion, and/or add something to the scene to suit your purpose, and you have a stunning card.

Stamps: Awesomely Artistic, Thoughts and Prayers

Ink: Old Olive, Soft Sky, Early Espresso, Soft Suede

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Masking Card 3

My third masking card actually created a mini scene. This would make a great masculine card for any occasion...birthday, father's day, retirement, etc. Of course, you change the color scheme and it can become anything you like, for any occasion, for any person.

Stamps: Awesomely Artistic Ink: Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Black
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Masking Card 2

The second card using a masking technique to create an elegant card that makes a statement. Imagine create a stack of this card in different ink colors with beautiful packaging. It would make a great teacher gift, thank you gift, or even part of a house warming gift.

Stamps: Awesomely Artistic, Rose Wonder

Ink: Melon Mambo

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Masking Card 1

The masking technique sometimes sounds too troublesome, but it is one of the easiest ways to get a stackof cards made in no time. In the next few posts I will be sharing a new card which uses the masking technique differently.

Stamps: Awesomely Artistic, Tin of Cards

Ink: Night of Navy, Marina Mist

Accessories: Sponge Daubers, Ribbon

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Picture Perfect Slider Card

In my last post, I shared a few cards using the Picture Perfect stamp set. Today I am showing a slider card the gals and I made in our class. It was so much fun to create and see the flower "move".

To find this stamp set, Picture Perfect, along with more beautiful sets in our new catalog, click HERE. I will be in NY for a bit starting next week, so if you are interested in discussing Stampin' Up! products, how to order, to join, anything, please email so we can set up a meeting and I would be happy to answer your questions.

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Picture Perfect Cards

I love the elegance of the Picture Perfect stamp set. I also enjoy the chane to play around with ink colors to create the more realistic looks of the lfower and the hummingbird with the layering stamp technique. Here are 3 cards using the Picture Perfect stamp set in different color combinations.

Now if you think this stamp set is beautiful, you should take a look at all the new layering stamp sets in our new catalog HERE. I will be in NY for a bit starting next week, so if you are interested in discussing Stampin' Up! products, how to order, to join, anything, please email so we can set up a meeting and I would be happy to answer your questions.
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Paper Pumpkin Recycle & Reuse

All of us subscribed to Paper Pumpkin eventually have a stack/box of cards we finished, and they are just piling up. Well, you know those cute orange boxes they come in? DON'T throw them out! Reuse them by repurposing them as gift boxes for a set of cards. 

Outside of the PP box all covered, stamped, and decorated

Inside of box with dividers, envelope holder, and a few extra 3x3 cards and envelopes

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Retirement Sales Going Fast!!!

Ok, since I sent out the last post regarding the retired list from Stampin' Up!, they have been extremely busy. Many popular items have already sold out, so remember, once they are gone, they are gone. You can view the full SU list by CLICKING HERE. If you can't find what you are looking for, try MY PERSONAL RETIRED. You can email me at farida@summerelect.com to get my personal list sent directly to your email. I am offering 50% off everything on my personal list until June 1st when I will begin to post everything on Ebay at regular price. Once you email me the list of items you want, I will send you a PayPal Invoice to include shipping (amount to be determined) if you are not local to pick up. You are welcome to share the list with your friends, but please remember my personal list is also first come first serve. There will be no holds on items.
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Retirement List

Well, it's that time of year again! The retirement list has been published, so this is the time to run not walk to get anything on the list you have been wishing for. Once they are gone, they are gone! Stampin' Up! is getting ready to retire stamps and accessories from both the annual and occasions catalogs. As sad is it is to see some of our favorite products go, there's still time for you to get them before they disappear. Plus, retiring products have discounts up to 50%!!! Retiring products will on ly be available until May 31st or while supplies last.

FOR RETIRED LIST CLICK HERE

Once you have gone through the retired list and decided on your wishlist. You can use the Hostess Code 73GXWXJV when placing your order. If you need help placing the order, you are more than welcome to email me your list. Please be sure to email the title and item number of each product you would like, and remember it is while supplies last, so it may be faster for you to place the order yourself in my shop. CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Soft Surroundings Background

I love coloring with alcohol markers. It has been my favorite medium for a very long time because the blending capabilites you have with the colors. I still use up whatever ink I have left in my blendabilities, but since Stampin' Up! no longer has the blendabilities and sometimes I would like an alcohol marker in a specific Stampin' Up! color, I do it myself. I have been filling my aqua brush with alcohol and color my images with reinkers when I need a specific color. Here is a card I made with this technique. I love the softness of the colors and the way the stamp can be used as a background.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder

Ink: Memento black, Reinkers: Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Watermelon Wonder, Garden Green, Soft Sky, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Pool Party Glitter Ribbon

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Sweet Slice How To Video

In my last post, I promised a video on how to create the bigger basket using the cutie pie thinlit die set. You can create a basket with just the basic concept of the cake slice or making it bigger.

Here it is...the how-to video on creating the basket using the cutie pie thinlit die set. 
                                                

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Sweet Slice

The cutie pie thinlit has been such a hit with plenty of ideas showing up by Stampin' Up! demonstrators. The basic idea of this die set is to create a birthday cake slice as a party favor.

Well I wanted to have another use for this die set where I can use it for different occasions. I was inspited by a fellow demonstrator who used the basic form but removed the closure portions for this. I actually doubled the size of the basket.

Interested in doing this yourself? Well, I will have a video for you in my next post. Be sure to subscribe to my blog and YouTube channel (stampinkwithfarida) so you don't miss a post. Stay tuned.

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More Love to Spread

There's always time and room to spread more love. Hearts don't have to be feminine in pinks and reds only...take a look at the black and white for a masculine card.

This card is a kraft base, layer of whisper white, then layer of real red stamped with the flowers from the Bloomin' Love stamp set in the Occasions catalog. Once stamped, you can punch and die cut hearts out of this layer (use punch outs on other cards). Use any stamp the stamp the white cardstock behind the empty heart spaces before adhering the red layer, then add your sentiment. 

This is not your standard A2 card, but rather a beautiful 6x6. Remember, you can always make your own envelope using the envelope punch board (133774). Yes, the black glimmer paper is retired, but you can still ink your Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper with black ink, or any other masculine color you wish to use.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Kraft, Real Red

DSP: It's My Birthday DSP paper stack

Stamps: Bloomin' Love, Groovy Love

Ink: Real Red, Rose Red, Memento Black

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Birthday Bash

One of the most popular items in the new Occasions catalog has been the birthday section. New embossing folder, punches, pop up dies, DSP, stamps...all amazing! Here are a couple of birthday cards we did for class a few weeks ago using birthday items.

 

 

These cards are both pop up cards on the inside. They both showcase different stamp sets used with coordinating dies or punches. The beautiful Confetti embossing folder goes really well with the It's My Party DSP paper stack. The versatility of this embossing folder is wonderful because it does not only have to be used for birthday...think congratulations, new year, retirement party, etc.

Stamps:  Party Wishes, Number of Years

Cardstock: Whisper White

DSP: It's My Party DSP paper stack

Punches/Dies: Party Punch Pack, Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies, Large Numbers Framelits Dies

Embossing: Confetti Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Tools: Big Shot

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With Love

Don't you just love this Bloomin' Heart Thinlit? 

I used the retired black glimmer paper (holiday catalog) for the above card. It turned out so elegant in my favorite color scheme ever...black and white! The background on this card is a checkerboard effect I did using the diagonal plate on the score tool and scoring at 1/2" apart between the lines (placing rhinestone on all intersections).

This card shows the checkerboard effect in more detail on the black cardstock. For this card, I used the Bloomin' Love stamp set from the new Occasions catalog.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red

Stamps: Bloomin' Love

Dies/Punches: Bloomin' Heart thinlt, Sweetheart punch, circle card thinlit

Tools: Big Shot, Precison Plate, Simply Scored, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate

Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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3D Rose & Inlay Techniques

I am back with another technique video using the Rose Garden framelits. This is a mini album I completed a while back and did not know what to do with the cover for a pop of color. Well, now I know what it needed, and I love how it turned out.

In this video you will see the inlay technique as well as crating a 3 dimensional flower using the die set. This is a 2 part video, so be sure to watch both videos for all the information.

                                             

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