April 2019 / Stamping With Melva

Happy Birthday Gorgeous!

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

I love the colour combination in this card I created using the Happy Birthday Gorgeous stampset - Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green and Flirty Flamingo. I can't say this was necessarily an intentional colour choice, but as I started thinking about the card, it was the one that came to mind. I really like the result.

Bermuda Bay

Granny Apple Green

Flirty Flamingo

Now check out the final project. Isn't this pretty and so "Spring-y"!

This stamp set is retiring when the new Annual Catalogue is released in June. Now is the time to get yours if it is gone!

Here's the instructions so that you can make this card for your self.

Instructions

Cut Bermuda Bay card stock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score in half to make card base.
On a 3 3/4" x 5" piece of Whisper White card stock, stamp flowers and vines along left and bottom edge

I stamped the Flirty Flamingo flower in the left corner first and the added the leaves in each direction. Then stamp the flower and more leaves and so on until the edges are complete.
For the inside of the flower, I "stamped off" (lightly touch your inked up stamp on a scrap of paper and then stamp your image) to create a lighter colour for the middle.

Stamp the Bermuda Bay flowers in the bottom left. Stamp off for the middle of the flower
Stamp random leaves in Granny Apple Green
Adhere random sequin to the card front
Adhere the stamped card front to the a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Granny Apple Green card stock using Snail
Adhere to the card base using Snail.

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator! You can click on the supply list below to order any of these items through my online shop.

Please be sure to use the current Host Code NYHHY6AN to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you four cards and instructions by mail as a thank you. If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the 4 free cards!

Happy Stamping!
Melva

Product List

Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143662]

$27.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131197]

$11.50

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$11.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$13.25

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$10.25

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$10.25

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$10.25

Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

[148561]

$10.25

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$9.50

Monday, 29 April 2019

The 2019-2020 Creativity is Calling Annual Catalogue includes a NEW set of Designer Series Paper Designer Papers and Ribbons. There are so many lovely ones to choose from - you can get a sample of each so that you can see them in person and decide which are your favourites.

I'm offering two product shares for this catalogue - Designer Series Paper and Ribbon. You can choose from either the paper or ribbon or both. I will order all of the paper and ribbon, cut it and repackage it for you.

Paper Share

The paper share featuring 14 of the new patterned papers from the 2019-2020 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue. You'll receive a sample of each paper in a 6"x6" size from the following Designer Series Paper packs:

Woven Threads DSP - 6 sheets
Magnolia Lane DSP - 6 sheets
Garden Lane DSP - 6 sheets
Follow Your Art DSP - 6 sheets
Bird Ballad DSP - 6 sheets
Dinoroar DSP - 6 sheets
Perennial Essence DSP - 6 sheets
See a Silhouette DSP - 6 sheets
Come Sail Away DSP - 6 sheets
Pressed Petals Specialty DSP - 6 sheets
Mosaic Mood Specialty DSP - 6 sheets
Noble Peacock Specialty DSP - 3 sheets
Noble Peacock Foil Sheets - 3 sheets
In Color 2019 - 2021 - 5 sheets

* designs may vary

The cost to purchase all of these amazing papers separately is $284.59. The cost for the paper share for 77 pieces is $36.00 plus $6 postage (if necessary).

Ribbon/Trim Share

The ribbon and trim share featuring 17 of the new ribbon and trims from the 2019-2020 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue. You'll receive 2 yards from each of the following:

Magnolia Lane Linen Ribbon - 2 yards

Magnolia Lane Mossy Meadow Linen Thread - 2 yards

3/8" Scalloped Lace Trim, Vanilla - 2 yards

5/8" Organdy Striped Ribbon, Petal Pink - 2 yards

3/8" Reversible Ribbon, Old Olive / Pretty Peacock - 2 yards

1/2" Scalloped Linen Ribbon, Pretty Peacock - 2 yards

1/2" Scalloped Linen Ribbon, Purple Posy - 2 yards

1/2" Scalloped Linen Ribbon, Rococo Rose - 2 yards

1/2" Scalloped Linen Ribbon, Seaside Spray - 2 yards

1/2" Scalloped Linen Ribbon, Terracotta Tile - 2 yards

3/8" Denim Ribbon - 2 yards

1/4" Textile Ribbon, Mint Macaron - 2 yards

5/8" Woven Threads Trim, Sahara Sand - 2 yards

1/2" Gathered Ribbon, Rococo Rose - 2 yards

3/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Crushed Curry - 2 yards

3/8" TriColor Ribbon, Gorgeous Grape/Highland Heather/Purple Posy - 2 yards

Bakers Twine, Night of Navy/Sahara Sand - 2 yards

The cost to purchase all of these amazing ribbons and trims separately is $215.60. The cost for the ribbon/trim share for 34 yards is $45.00 plus $6 postage (if necessary).

This offer is available to Canadian residents only. I will invoice you separately once you have reserved your spot. Please email me with your reservation. Please specify if you want the Paper Share, Ribbon Share or both!

What could be better than getting a sample of all of the lovely new papers and ribbon/trims in the 2019-2020 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue!

Paper Share - $36.00 plus $6 postage (if necessary)

Ribbon/Trim Share - $45.00 plus $6 postage (if necessary)

Order both and you'll save on the separate shipping costs PLUS I'll give you a sample of 4 new Embellishments as my gift to your for ordering both shares!

Magnolia Lane Cork Embellishments

Flower Faceted Gems

Bird Ballad Trinkets

Perennial Essence Floral Centres

Deadline to reserve and pay: June 3, 2019

Reservations are open until June 3, 2019

Pay your invoice when received (deadline for payment is June 3, 2019)

I will order all of the product on June 4th

I will cut, label and re-package all items around June 11th - June 14th

Share will be shipped on or before June 17th

Local pick ups will be arranged starting after June 14th.

Sunday, 28 April 2019

Today I'm sharing a card I received in a swap I participated in with fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrators. This beautiful gift card holder was made by Diane Evans and features the Half Full stamp set.

These pictures don't do the card justice! It's beautiful! Diane has used Stampin' Blends to colour the wine bottle, wine glass and grapes.

This stampset is retiring at the end of May so if it is on your Wishlist, you want to order it before it's gone!

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator! You can shop in my Online Store.

Happy Stamping!

Melva

Friday, 26 April 2019

For the next few weeks I'm featuring stamp sets and other products that will be retiring at the end of May.

Today, I've used the Baby Bear stamp set to make an adorable card for a new baby or for a baby's birthday. This stamp set includes 3 stamps for the bear all adding more and more details. The Stamparatus is perfect for this technique - you can line up the stamps perfectly.

I'm very sad that this stamp set is retiring when the new Annual Catalogue is released in June. Now is the time to get yours if it is gone!

Here's the instructions so that you can make this card for your self.

Instructions

Cut Mint Macaron card stock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score in half to make card base.
Using the Stamparatus, line up the 3 bear images so they perfectly align.
Stamp the 1st image (the full bear image) in Sahara Sand on Whisper White card stock (3 3/4" x 5")
Stamp the next image (with a little bit of detail) in Crumb Cake
Stamp the most detailed bear image in Soft Suede.
Stamp the sentiment in Mint Macaron
Adhere the stamped image to a piece of Crumb Cake card stock (4" x 5 1/4") using Snail.
Adhere to the card base using Snail
Adhere a bow tied from the Mint Macaron twine using a Glue Dot.

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator! You can click on the supply list below to order any of these items through my online shop.

Happy Stamping!
Melva Product List

Baby Bear Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141859]

$33.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$11.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$11.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$13.25

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$10.25

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$10.25

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[147117]

$10.25

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$10.25

Nature's Twine

[146342]

$12.25

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$9.50

Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Stamparatus

[146276]

$67.00

Tuesday, 23 April 2019

Have you tried Paper Pumpkin yet? If not, you really should! If you've tried it in the past, it's time to come back. Check out this beautiful kit from April - Sentimental Rose. It features a "Distinktive" stamp.

I absolutely LOVE this kit! Every card is so pretty and it includes a case to put your cards in and makes a great gift!

Check these cards out from the kit.

Lovely case to put your cards in

They are all so pretty!

Here's a bonus card that I created using the supplies from the kit.

BONUS CARD

Want to learn more about Paper Pumpkin?

Paper Pumpkin is a kit that is delivered to your door each month. It includes everything you need to make beautiful projects. There are a two options for you to subscribe - pay as you go and get billed monthly or buy a preset number of months with a prepaid subscription.

Each month I send my subscribers a set of bonus projects like the one I posted above. You'll get 7 different projects to make from the kit as well as some extra supplies. I will send you a PDF by email with the instructions and list of supplies that you will need to make these 7 additional projects. This is only available if you are one of my subscribers.

Interested in subscribing?

Happy Stamping!
Melva

Sunday, 21 April 2019

I've "hopped" on today to wish you and your family a Happy Easter!

Isn't this card adorable! It features the Fable Friends stamp set and was created by my friend Liane.

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator! You can click on the supply list below to order any of these items through my online shop.

Please be sure to use the current Host Code NXB2QEA7 to receive a free gift from me in March. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you four cards and instructions by mail as a thank you. If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the 4 free cards!

Happy Stamping!Melva

Product List