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

International Highlights Winners Blog Hop - August 2023

Monday, 28 August 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 August 2023 International Highlights. Thank you to everyone who voted for my Inked and Tiled Embossed Resist Card.

I created this card on a recent Sketch Challenge. You can join me on Facebook or YouTube on Tuesday at 2pm Pacific each week for a new sketch!

First, here's the sketch I used.

I love how this turned out. Isn't Fresh Freesia and Basic Black a pretty colour combination! The Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper is the star of the show! So pretty!

Instructions

Cut Basic Black cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4". Fold and burnish on scoreline using Bone Folder to form card base.
Cut Designer Series Paper 3 3/4" x 5" and adhere to card base
Cut Basic Black cardstock 2 1/4" x 4"
Cut Basic White cardstock 2" x 3 3/4"
Stamp envelopes on right side of Basic White cardstock using Fresh Freesia ink
Adhere to Basic Black cardstock
Adhere to the card base.
Stamp typewriter and paper on Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
Stamp sentiment in middle of paper image using Fresh Freesia ink
Cut out typewriter and paper using Paper Snips
Punch out circle from Fresh Freesia cardstock using 2" Circle Punch
Adhere circle to card base using Dimensionals
Adhere typewriter and paper to circle offset a little using Dimensionals
Adhere embellishments
Cut Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Stamp sentiment in middle using Fresh Freesia ink and paper clips in bottom right using Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Adhere to the inside of the card.

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

Check out my Youtube Video for tips and tricks to make this card. Don't forget to subscribe to my Stamping with Melva YouTube Channel!

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

I hope you have been inspired!

Shopping with Me!

Use the following links a copy of the catalogue, you can download a PDF version from this link:

Annual Catalogue

If you would like to receive a catalogue, please click below and fill out the form.

Click here to request a catalogue.

Please be sure to use the current Host Code XZCKNFTD 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!

Place a $50 order through the end of August and I'll also send you a Make and Take Kit to make 3 cards featuring the Just My Type Stamp Set. If your order is $75 or more I'll send you a package of embellishments!

You can also purchase this tutorial with 12 "Fun Fold" Themed tutorials for $20! Check them out in my Square Store!

Creativity Abounds - August 2023 - Fun Folds

$20.00

Buy now

Check out the card I shared this month in the tutorial.

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.

This month the club features the All About Autumn Suite from the new catalogue. Add the bundle to your order for $76.50 plus shipping and taxes.

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 September Club featuring All about Autumn! Check out these sneak peeks.

Your Creativity Awaits

The September Kit features Merriest Trees Bundle from the Stampin' Up! 2023 September to December 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 - Merriest Trees

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 $58 extra for the dies

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!)