International Highlights Winners Blog Hop - September 2022 / Stamping With Melva

International Highlights Winners Blog Hop - September 2022

Monday, 26 September 2022

I’m so excited to be featured in the the International Highlights Top Ten Winners Blog Hop hosted by Kylie Bertucci. I was selected to participate in this hop by finishing #4 in the Septeber 2022 International Highlights. Thank you to everyone who voted for my Texture Chic card.

I created this card on my Online Card Class that I host every Monday night at 7pm Pacific. If you're interested in joining, it's free. We make 1-2 cards - I supply the layout and instructions and you use your own supplies. It's a fun time of crafting together! Join us on Zoom.

You may have seen others share this idea. I can't remember who's card that I saw that inspired mine. It's easy to create by masking off an area of cardstock using Masking Paper or Post it Notes and then blending ink in the opening and stamping images.

Isn't this a pretty fall themed card featuring the Stampin' Up! Season of Chic Stamp Set and Soft Seedlings Stamp Set! I used Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight with my Blending Brushes.

Instructions

Cut Early Espresso cardstock 4 1/4" x 11" and score at 5 1/2". Fold on score line to form card base.
Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Mask off an opening using Stampin' Up! Masking Paper at an angle starting in top left corner.
Use Blending Brushes with Daffodil Delight, Pale Papaya and Calypso Coral ink to add colour to opening.
Stamp images using Early Espresso ink and Calypso Coral Ink in opening.
Remove Masking Paper
Stamp sentiment using Early Espresso ink in bottom right corner
Adhere to card base.
Wrap Linen Thread around top twice and tie a bow.
Adhere Rustic Metallic Dots.
Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Stamp 2 leaves in bottom right corner using Early Espresso ink - full strength and stamped off.
Stamp middle of leave using Pale Papaya ink - full strength and stamped off.
Adhere to the inside of the card.

Download Tutorial PDF

You can find all of the supplies for this card in my Online Store.

Now it's time to be inspired by all of the Projects in our Blog Hop!

I hope we have inspired you!

Shopping with Me!

Use the following links to PDF copies of the catalogues:

Annual Catalogue

2022 July to December Mini Catalogue

Don't forget the Weekly Deals that Stampin' Up! posts each week through September! You can find this weeks deals in my Online Store.

Please be sure to use the current Host Code HQMHGWPC 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 a Thank You card by mail and a FREE tutorial by email 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 Thank You card and tutorial!

You can also purchase this tutorial with 13 "Christmas" Themed tutorials for $20! Check them out in my Square Store!

Creativity Abounds - August 2022 - Anything But Christmas

$20.00

Buy now

Here's my card that is included in the tutorial.

Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp - Boughs of Holly

Come join the Creativity Abounds Design Team for our 6th Stamp Camp on Oct 28-29. If you purchase the Boughs of Holly Suite, you are automatically registered for the event and will receive a Make and Take Kit with 13 projects plus PDF instructions and YouTube Videos for FREE! I will invite you to an exclusive Facebook Group where our team will share 13 additional projects featuring this amazing suite! That means you will get 26 different projects the suite! How amazing is that!!

Interested in signing up? Go to my Online Store and purchase the Boughs of Holly Suite. Already have the suite? Place an order valued at $108.50 before shipping and taxes and you will be registered!

If you don't live in Canada, I can put you in touch with a Demonstrator in your country so you can register!

New Coordinating Die Sets

Stampin' Up! knows how much we like it when a stamp set comes with a coordinating die set, so they have created six new die sets that coordinate with stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalogue and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalogue. These coordinating dies will only be available during this promotion (until the end of September) while supplies last, and will not be offered in any catalogue.

Buy the stamp set and coordinating dies as a bundle to save 10%, or if you already own the stamp set you can buy the coordinating dies separately.

Apple Harvest Bundle

$72.75

Fresh Cut Flowers Bundle

$69.25

This Birthday Piggy Bundle

$67.50

Waterfall Canyon Bundle

$72.75

Trimming the Tree Bundle

$64.75

Yeti to Party Bundle

$57.50

Click to view all the stamps, dies and bundles available as part of this promotion in my online store

Monthly Card Club

Starting in October, you will be able to join my Monthly Card Club either In Person or by mail. Each month I will select a stamp set or bundle to feature. You will make 3 cards with envelopes and receive 1/2 package of Designer Series Paper, package of Embellishments and a roll of ribbon. Cost is $45 In Person (or local pick up) and $50 mailed.

You can join my club monthly. If you join for 6 consecutive months and get a swag bag valued at $25 from me as a gift.

The In Person classes will be held on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 12noon or 1-3pm. Space will be limited to 3 people per class and masks will be mandatory (as well as any other requirements announced by the Provincial Health Officer).
Registration is now open for the October Club featuring Sweet Candy Canes. Registration closes October 8th.

Your Creativity Awaits

The October Kit features Christmas Barn from the July to December Mini Catalogue

Each month, the Design Team will choose one stamp set or bundle and design fun projects for you to create. The stamp set is included in your kit. If you don't already own the dies or punch, you may add it to your kit or use what you have.

Featured stamp set

8 Cards (2 each of 4 different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team

Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards

Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)

Cost

Shipped: $60 monthly

Porch Pick-up: $57 monthly

Add-on dies $53

Do you love to craft and are you looking for a kit that ships directly to you each month with special perks each month? Then you will LOVE “YOUR CREATIVITY AWAITS”!

With “Your Creativity Awaits”, each month you will receive an exclusive make and take kit (2 cards of 4 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial. All for only $60 per month shipped directly to you or $57 local pick up.

After 6 consecutive months of membership, you will receive a thank you of $25 product credit (before shipping and taxes) to spend on whatever you choose!

Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines

The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month
Sign up must be done by the 2nd Sunday of the month
Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)
Available to Canadian Residents Only

The October kit features the Stampin' Up!® Christmas Barn

Check out the Sneak Peek for October