Hey there! When I posted the "MERRY Christmas"  banner on Saturday, I remembered I had another banner I had not yet shared with you. I created it for my oldest daughter's best friend's baby shower with the Up & Away Thinlets dies and some retired Stampin' Up! Designer Paper. I love that I can go back into my retired stash and find the perfect print for my crafting needs! It was a long banner with the phrase "Adventure Awaits" spelled out with Basic Black letters cut with the Large Letters Framelits.

I used the same design for this banner as I did for the "MERRY Christmas" one I shared a few days ago. Each pennant is 3 1/2" x 6", then I hand-cut the banner points with my Paper Snips. I added a 3 3/4" 4" layer of either Mint Macaron, Coastal Cabana, or Blushing Bride to coordinate with the colors of the hot air balloon and to give the pennants some weight so they would hang straight. I folded the top of each pennant over and stapled them so the pennants are adjustable along the hanging string.

This close-up of the balloon is actually from the card I made for the shower to go with her gift, but it's the same as the one I put on the banner.

This banner was fun to make! I was reminded to post this because the baby was born Saturday evening and I received a picture on my phone yesterday morning! Mommy & baby are doing great!

Here's the link to the Christmas banner I posted a couple of days ago: https://www.carolpaynestamps.com/2018/12/stampin-up-winter-woods.html

Up & Away Thinlits Dies [142748]	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131297]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198]
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Large Letters Framelits Dies [141712]
Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine [141682]

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! Last week my oldest son, Troy, proposed to his girl, Grace, and she said yes!

I wanted to make them a congratulations card, so I pulled out the Frosted Floral Suite from the Holiday Catalog:

The colors are very subtle: Soft Seafoam, So Saffron, Highland Heather, and Whisper White. See the supplies listed below with clickable links to my online store for full details. I embossed a layer of Soft Seafoam with the Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions folder to adhere on top of the Soft Seafoam card base, then started adding the rest of the layers.

After stamping the roses with stamped-off Highland Heather and So Saffron and cutting out with Frosted Bouquet Framelits, I painted them with my Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush for a soft, shimmery look.

The inside sentiment is from the Annual Catalog set, Better Together.

 If you click on any item shown below, even without the pics, you'll be taken to my online store!

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle

[149943]

Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141736]

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147109]

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

Ink

• Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]

Card Stock

• Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988]
• So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105118]
• Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]

Ribbon & Trim

• Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912]

Accessory

• Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]
• Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301]

Place your order of at least $25 in my online store

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using  Host Code: 43D6DR47

to receive  these 3 free September Make & Take packets:

Find my Rewards Program details on the sidebar!



If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Redeem your August Bonus Days Coupons now! Click HERE to review a redemption tutorial:

If you love Designer Series Paper, now may be the perfect time for you to contact me to book a party! Why? When you host a September party with $250 in sales, you’ll earn the exclusive Dashing Along Designer Series Paper for FREE. This offer ends on September 30^th! Don’t wait! Contact me today!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! This morning we dock in Seattle, take two flights, then home to our own beds tonight!

Today I'm sharing two cards created by me with Petal Promenade Designer Paper and Large Letters Framelits!

My first card has "LOVE" cut from Petal Promenade Designer (on sale B3G1F this month!), adhered Whisper White, then embossed with the Petal Burst folder.

Petal Promenade is sooooooo gorgeous, you've got to order some!

I used the negative from cutting the first "LOVE" for this card:

A Special Celebrations sentiment cut with a Lakeside framelit:

Same Special Celebrations sentiment inside both cards:

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143885]	Graceful Garden Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143849]	Large Letters Framelits Dies [141712]	Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141493]
Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Powder Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144244]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143]	2017-2019 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [144033]	Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers [147158]	Lakeside Framelits Dies [146351]
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]

Place your order of at least $30 in my online store:

http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using July Host Code: MMPWVDW3

to receive the 3 free July Make & Take packets, including instructions!

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card.

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO QUALIFY: My Alaska Incentive Trip Special! Order at least $40 between July 20-27^th 2018 in my online store to receive a package of Clear or Gold Faceted Gems in addition to your thank-you card and July Make & Take Packets! No limit! An $80 order receives TWO packs of Faceted Gems, $120 order receives THREE packs! I’ll contact you after the 27th for your color preference.

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

July Specials from Stampin' Up! More details in my online store!

Purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit for $99 in July, add a FREE Inkpad Color Family ($67.50 value)!  FREE SHIPPING! No obligation to “sell” or “party”! Go to my online store to click the "Join Now" button!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! Today I have another creation with the Serene Garden Bundle. This time I used the embossing plate from the Garden Scene Framelits to emboss the Whisper White Thick card base and colored the leaves, flowers, and butterfly with a Blender Pen and ink from Powder Pink and Soft Seafoam ink pads.

 The Garden Scene Framelits cut out the bird, flowers, and the butterfly Serene Garden images, and includes the embossing plate I used to emboss two opposite corners. I used the new Big Shot Embossing Mats to emboss with the plate. "Best Wishes from all of us" is from Itty Bitty Greetings.

 Inside I used a sentiment from Beautiful Bouquet, a carry-over set from the last catalog.

Shop & place your order in my online store http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using

June Host Code: DJS2TTAR

Serene Garden Photopolymer Bundle [148395] $42.25	Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667] $36.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75
Powder Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144244] $8.50	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147147] $7.50	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144090] $3.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988] $8.50	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102] $7.50	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147166] $3.75	Blender Pens [102845] $12.00
Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack [146329] $9.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00

Explore my Rewards Program on the sidebar! Collect points to earn free stamps!

If your order is $150 or more, choose free Stampin’ Rewards! You’ll still accrue free stamps points!

ALL online orders receive an unsigned thank you card from me!

Order at least $30 in my Online Store, receive the 3 June Make & Take Packets, with instructions for free!

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! While I was sponging through the stencil cut with a Springtime Impressions thinlet for the card I posted yesterday, I decided to use the sponged stencil on a card too!

 Balmy Blue is SUCH a PRETTY color! There's a hint of green in the ink that I don't really see in the card stock, it's almost like a light Island Indigo! After I used the stencil to sponge on the card I showed you yesterday, I applied liquid glue to the back of the stencil to adhere to this card.

 I heat-embossed the greeting with white powder, then added a Share What You Love embellishment with a glue dot.

 Before I adhered the sponged stencil to the front I used it like a stencil on the inside white layer.

Tomorrow is Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop day, so be sure to stop by while the hop is hoppin!

To order your stampin’ supplies, place your order in my online store http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using

June Host Code: DJS2TTAR

Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Bundle [148348] $49.50	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Share What You Love Embellishment Kit [146928] $11.00	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

Download my Rewards Program point sheet on the sidebar! Collect points with online orders to earn free stamps!

If your order is $150, no code needed. YOU’RE THE HOST to choose free Stampin’ Rewards! You’ll still accrue points toward free stamps!

ALL online orders of any amount receive an unsigned thank you card ready to mail to a friend!

Place an order of at least $30 in my Online Store, receive the 3 June Make & Take Packets, with instructions for free!

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! I used the Springtime Impression thinlets to cut a stencil to create a flowery background for my card today:

I laid the stencil on the card base, then used a Sponge Dauber to sponge Balmy Blue ink through it. Sponging with a stencil is quick and easy!

 I tied Whisper White 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon for a delicate accent.

 "happy anniversary" is from a new set, Itty Bitty Greetings. I added a single pearl to accent the greeting.

 Inside I sponged Balmy Blue ink through the stencil and added a sentiment from Varied Vases.

To order your stampin’ supplies, place your order in my online store http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using

June Host Code: DJS2TTAR

Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies [146326] $29.00	Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667] $36.00	Varied Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set [146644] $26.00	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912] $7.50	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00
Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00
Detailed Trio Punch [146320] $20.00

Download my Rewards Program point sheet on the sidebar! Collect points with online orders to earn free stamps!

If your order is $150, no code needed. YOU’RE THE HOST to choose free Stampin’ Rewards! You’ll still accrue points toward free stamps!

ALL online orders of any amount receive an unsigned thank you card ready to mail to a friend!

Place an order of at least $30 in my Online Store, receive the 3 June Make & Take Packets, with instructions for free!

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

Hey there! I played quite a bit with the Abstract Impression Bundle, using Balmy Blue and Silver Foil to create a nifty anniversary card:

The card base is a classic "z-fold"; 4 1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2". Silver Foil was cut with a Springtime Impressions Thinlet, then adhered with liquid glue applied with a small paintbrush.

 I heat embossed the greeting from Stitched All Around with silver powder, then punched and rounded the corners with the Detailed Trio Punch. My supply table below says Pearl Basic Jewels in error, they are actually Metallic Pearls #146282.

 Inside I added a layer of Silver Foil, then punched the corners of the white layer again with the Detailed Trio Punch and then embossed the sentiment from Stitched All Around.

 This was actually a pretty quick and easy card!

To order your stampin’ supplies, place your order in my online store http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using

June Host Code: DJS2TTAR

Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Bundle [148348] $49.50	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Detailed Trio Punch [146320] $20.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00
Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

Download my Rewards Program point sheet on the sidebar! Collect points with online orders to earn free stamps!

If your order is $150, no code needed. YOU’RE THE HOST to choose free Stampin’ Rewards! You’ll still accrue points toward free stamps!

ALL online orders of any amount receive an unsigned thank you card ready to mail to a friend!

Place an order of at least $30 in my Online Store, receive the 3 June Make & Take Packets, with envelopes and instructions,
for free!

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

Hey there! While I was creating my projects for the Petal Palette Stamp Class I made a few extras. The Flap Fold wedding card I'm sharing today is one of them!

After embossing with one of the Petal Pair Textured Impressions folders I sponged a bit of Sweet Sugarplum ink to make the design stand out.

 Silver heat-embossing makes the greeting and the inside sentiment pop!

 I love this "Flap Fold"!

The supply list to order in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using Host Code: 3ZZEF367

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145788] $35.00	Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [145656] $9.00	Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $6.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00
Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Myths & Magic Specialty Washi Tape [145602] $6.00	Clear Faceted Gems [144142] $5.00
Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies [143751] $33.00	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $6.50	Starburst Punch [143717] $18.00	2" Circle Punch [133782] $18.00

Find my Rewards Program and download your point sheet on my blog sidebar! Collect points with online orders to earn free stamps!

Order at least $50, choose a free product from the Sale-a-bration brochure.
Order at least $100, choose TWO free Sale-a-bration products or one of the Level 2 SAB items!
If your order is over $150, don’t use the code, because YOU’RE THE HOST and get to choose free Stampin’ Rewards! You’ll still accrue your points toward free stamps!

ALL orders receive a thank you card from me!

If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

Hey there! I have a new program for your online orders! Click on the  "Rewards Program" box on the right side of this blog. I think you'll love it!

Today I have a bridge card with Petal Palette bundle and Petal Passion Designer Paper. We're making this card, along with five more, at my Petal Palette Stamp Class on Saturday, February 17th!

Bridge card dimensions: 4 1/4"" x 7 1/2", scored at 1 1/4", 2 1/2",  5 1/2", 6 3/4". The "bridge" in front is 1" x 5 1/2".

It folds flat to fit easily into a Stampin Up! Medium Envelope.

To color the roses I used Melon Mambo and Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Markers to ink the stamp, then used a Blender Pen to pull the color.

Here's a supply list for what I used for this card. You can place your order in my online store using this Host Code: 3ZZEF367

My online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Bundle [145974] $62.00	Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [145656] $9.00	Petal Passion Designer Series Paper [145589] $11.00	Glitter Enamel Dots [144200] $7.00
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $8.00	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $6.50	Sponge Brayers [141714] $8.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00
Subtles Stampin' Write Markers [131263] $29.00	Brights Stampin' Write Markers [131259] $29.00	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $6.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Big Shot [143263] $110.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

Check out my new Rewards Program and download your point sheet from the box on the right side of this blog!

It’s Sale-a-bration Time!
Order at least $50, choose a free product from the Sale-a-bration brochure.
Order at least $100, choose TWO free Sale-a-bration products or one of the Level 2 SAB items!
If your order is over $150, don’t use the code, because YOU’RE THE HOST and get to choose free Stampin’ Rewards! You’ll still accrue your points toward free stamps!
If you prefer to not use my online store you can give me a call or a text: 618-237-6281
Or email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2018

Hey there! Did you enjoy the Happy Wishes card I shared yesterday for the Alaska Achiever's Blog Hop? I have another Happy Wishes card for you today! yay!

I used another print from the Petal Garden 6 x 6 Designer Series pack, this time heat-embossing the large "best" from Happy Wishes with white embossing powder.

I cut a piece of the designer paper 2" x 4" so I could punch one end with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch and heat emboss the word.

I stamped "wishes" with Bermuda Bay ink and added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels. I tied a piece of Whisper White 1/4" Organza Ribbon in the tag slot.

I love how you can switch around the words to make so many different combinations of phrases! I used Graceful Garden for the leaf sprig and the "for you".

Pretty, pretty card! Can you tell I love it AND Happy Wishes AND Petal Garden Designer Paper?

NEW Rewards for online orders!

Get "more for your money" when you order from me!  I'll send you free pre-cut card kits when you add this Host Code to your order:

MMHYQ42Y

(copy & paste the code into the box in my online store) http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

- $25 order - receive 2 card kits

- $50 order - receive 3 card kits

- $75 order - receive 4 card kits & a bonus of White Perfect Accents! 

- $100 order or more - get 6 card kits and a bonus of White Perfect Accents and Clear Faceted Gems!  

And from Stampin' Up!  

Order at least $50, choose a free product from the Sale-a-bration brochure.  

Order at least $100, choose TWO free Sale-a-bration products!  

I'll also send you the written tutorial & photos (outside and inside) of all 4 finished cards.  These card kits are not stamped but I think you'll enjoy making the cards with stamps and dies you own.  Here's a peek at the kit cards:

If your order is over $150, don’t use the code, because YOU’RE THE HOST and get to choose the free Stampin’ Rewards! You’ll still receive your kits and ordering gifts from me!
If you prefer to not use my online store but would still like to place an order, you can always give me a call or a text: 618-237-6281
Or send me an email: carol@carolpaynestamps.com<br

Happy Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147227] $0.00	Happy Wishes Wood-Mount Stamp Set [147224] $0.00	Graceful Garden Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143846] $27.00	Graceful Garden Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143849] $19.00
Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00
Tag Topper Scalloped Punch [133324] $23.00	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon [145590] $6.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $8.00
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack [144168] $10.00	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171] $6.50
Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $6.50

That's all for now. until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!
All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2018