Stamping With Friends Blog Hop - Tic Tac Toe Challenge / Stamping With Melva

Stamping With Friends Blog Hop - Tic Tac Toe Challenge

Saturday, 2 March 2024

Today I'm hopping with the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop. Our theme for this hop is a Tic Tac Toe Challenge. This is one of my favourite types of challenges to do. So many possibilities!

Here's the challenge we were given. In a Tic Tac Toe Challenge you can choose any row - vertically, horizontally or diagonally. Which would you choose?

I chose the first vertical line - Thank You, Embossing and DSP - and use the amazing Simply Zinnia Bundle to create this pretty card! Two types of embossing on my card - heat embossing for the sentiment and an embossing folder for the background.

Instructions

Cut Basic Black cardstock 4 1/4" x 11" and score at 5 1/2". Fold and burnish on scoreline using Bone Folder to form card base.
Cut Basic White cardstock and emboss using Zinnia Embossing Folder.
Cut Basic Black cardstock 2 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Cut Designer Series Paper 2" x 5 1/4" and adhere to Basic Black cardstock
Adhere to embossed Basic White cardstock
Cut 16" of ribbon and colour using Dark Highland Heather Stampin' Blend. Let dry
Wrap around bottom of card front and tie a bow on the right side
Adhere to card base
Stamp flower and leaves on Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
Colour flower using Highland Heather and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends
Colour leaves using Old Olive Stampin' Blends
Cut out using Dies.
Adhere to card base using Dimensionals
Cut sprigs from Old Olive cardstock
Adhere behind leaves and flower using Glue Dots.
Adhere Purple Fine Shimmer Gems.
Cut Basic Black cardstock 1" x 2 1/4"
Stamp sentiment using Versamark Ink
Sprinkle with White Embossing Powder and heat to melt.
Cut each end at an angle
Cut Gorgeous Grape cardstock 1 1/4" x 2 1/2"
Adhere sentiment to Gorgeous Grape cardstock using Dimensionals and cut ends at an angle.
Adhere to card base using Dimensionals
Cut Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Stamp 3 sets of dots in bottom right corner using Gorgeous Grape ink
Adhere to inside of 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:

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Please be sure to use the current Host Code MAZBM99V 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 March and I'll also send you a Make and Take Kit to make 3 cards featuring the Hot Air Balloon Stamp Set. If your order is $75 or more I'll send you a package of embellishments!

Creativity Abounds - February 2024 - Fun Folds

$20.00

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Techniques Across the Border

Join Lorraine and I and learn (or learn more) about a new technique each month. Our class will be held via Zoom on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am Pacific. We will explore the technique and make 4 projects in each class.

There are 2 options for each class:

Option 1 - Class Cost $45 and includes 4 projects and a selection of supplies you need to make the projects

Option 2 - If you have the products for the technique - Class Cost FREE with an order of at least $45 before shipping and taxes

Class Costs and Dates:

Saturday, April 20 - 9:30 - 11:30am Pacific - Watercolour Techniques

Option 1 - Class Cost $45 and includes Make and Take Kit with 4 projects, PDF Tutorial, recording of class and 1/2 package Fluid 100 Watercolor paper and 1 Stampin' Spritzer

Option 2 - If you have the products for the technique - Class Cost FREE with an order of at least $45 before shipping and taxes

Saturday, May 18 - 9:30 - 11:30am Pacific - Stampin' Blends

Option 1 - Class Cost $45 and includes Make and Take Kit with 4 projects, PDF Tutorial, recording of class and 2 packages of Stampin' Blends (colours of your choice)

Option 2 - If you have the products for the technique - Class Cost FREE with an order of at least $45 before shipping and taxes

Saturday, June 15 - 9:30 - 11:30am Pacific - Embossing

You need Embossing Powder and Versamark for this class - Class Cost FREE with an order of at least $45 before shipping and taxes

Registration for each class closes on the last Wednesday of the month.

If you can't join the class live, you will get a copy of the recorded video.

Check out the samples for our upcoming Watercolouring Class!

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 new A Little Latte Suite which is an Online Exclusive being released in March. Add the stamp set to your order for an additional $34.81. Add the bundle (stamp set and dies) and your class is free!

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 4 people per class.

Registration is now open for the March!

Check out the sneak peeks for March!

Your Creativity Awaits

The March Kit features the amazing new Flowering Zinnia Suite that is an Online Exclusive.

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 (6 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 - Simply Zinnia

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-ons for this month

Dies - $48 extra
Dies, Designer Series Paper and Embellishments - $97 extra PLUS get 3 BONUS projects if you purchase this Add on option!

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!)