International Highlights Winners Blog Hop - April 2023 / Stamping With Melva

International Highlights Winners Blog Hop - April 2023

Monday, 24 April 2023

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 in the top 10 in the April 2023 International Highlights. Thank you to everyone who voted for my Tropical Leaf Fancy Fold Card.

My card today is one I made for a swap in a recent Demonstrator Event in Nanaimo, BC. We had such fun gathering - we haven't done this in awhile! I used the Sweet Citrus Bundle to make this fun fold card. Thanks to Beth McCullough for the inspiration for the fold!

It's pretty easy to make and I love how it opens.

Instructions

Cut Daffodil Delight cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4". Fold and burnish on scoreline using Bone Folder.
Cut on the 4 1/4" scoreline from the top down 2 3/4". Turn 90 degrees and cut from the edge to the scoreline. Save this piece of cardstock
Cut Calypso Coral cardstock 2 1/2" x 4"
Cut the Daffodil Delight cardstock piece down to 2 1/4" x 3 3/4"
Emboss using the Sweet Citrus Embossing Folder
Adhere to the Calypso Coral cardstock
Adhere to the bottom flap of the card base
Stamp fruit on Basic White cardstock using Daffodil Delight ink
Stamp rind of fruit using Calypso Coral ink
Cut out and emboss using the die and embossing folder
Cut out circle using largest Circle die from Stylish Shapes Dies
Adhere circle to the top of the embossed flap using Dimensionals - apply dimensionals on the bottom of the circle only.
Adhere fruit to circle using Dimensionals
Stamp leaves on Granny Apple Green cardstock using Granny Apple Green ink
Adhere behind fruit using Glue Dots.
Stamp sentiment on Basic White cardstock using Calypso Coral ink
Cut out using Paper Snips
Adhere to card base using Dimensionals
Adhere Iridescent Pastel Gems
Cut Calypso Coral cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Cut Basic White cardstock 3 3/4" x 5"
Stamp flowers in bottom right corner using Daffodil Delight ink
Stamp centre of flower using Calypso Coral ink
Adhere to the inside of the card.

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

Now it's time to check out all of the amazing projects in our blog hop:

I hope we have inspired you!

Shopping with Me!

Use the following links to PDF copies of the catalogues:

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Please be sure to use the current Host Code W62KAHTB 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 "Online Exclusives" Themed tutorials for $20! Check them out in my Square Store!

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

Creativity Abounds April 2023 Tutorial - Online Exclusives

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Monthly Card Club

I'm excited to be offering a 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 or embossing folder. 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 May Club featuring Countryside Inn from the 2023-2024 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue. Registration closes May 14.

Your Creativity Awaits

The May Kit features Circle Sayings from the Stampin' Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue.

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 $56 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!

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 - Circle Sayings

6 Cards (all 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: $56 monthly

Add on $31 for the 2 3/8" punch

Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines

The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous 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!)