New Pop-Up Petals Stamps and Dies from Stampin' Up!

 

Hi Stamping Friends! Today I want to share a card that we made at Stamp Camp last week.  This card uses the new Pop-Up Petals bundle.  The dies create a fun little pop-up element to the inside of the card. 

While the pop-up is a rather simple one, I just love how the dies made it effortless and perfect every time. I have made a pop-up like this many times with an Exacto blade or by carefully using my paper trimmer, but this was quick and easy, with no accidentally cutting to far or not quite far enough.  

The stamp set is very cute. I love the variety of flowers and the cute sentiments. 

 

 The dies cut out all the images and includes two sizes of pop-up cuts. The little odd shapes at the bottom of this photo are flaps. You can add the flaps to the sides of the box for extra cuteness! 

 

 

 

 

 I added the 'Just A Note' dies to the front of the card because I just LOVE that cute little torn piece of notebook paper! This is a fun die set to have, the little arrows and elements are great for journaling on scrapbook pages or to add a cute touch to your cards. 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                             Here it is in action! 

 I made a full how to for this card on my YouTube channel with some tips and tricks for getting it perfect. 

 

                             Here is another cute card using this set from the Stampin' Up! website.   

 

 Supplies for my card can be found here:  

Product List

Pop Up Petals Bundle (English)

[168010]

$46.75

Pop Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167041]

$24.00

Pop Up Petals Dies

[167043]

$28.00

Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164678]

$12.50

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$14.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$9.00

Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165621]

$14.00

Regals Stampin' Write Markers

[161699]

$35.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Just A Note Dies

[166101]

$21.00

Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166784]

$14.00

Christmas Greenery Bundle

 

I really love the dies in the Christmas Greenery bundle. The large sizes really make a statement and will be fun to use on some scrapbook pages as well. This card is actually a copy of one straight out of the catalog.  I thought it looked really pretty and so I copied it almost exactly.  In the end, seeing it in real life, it is even prettier.  I don't often do a white base card, but I am glad that I did because it looks great and really lets the die cuts be the starts of the show.  

 The stamped floral in the very back of the card gives a nice anchor for all the die cuts layered on top. I stamped the floral image in pool party so that the image shows in the top left and bottom right corners. The stamp is larger, so they do overlap in the middle, but that's OK because it will be covered with the strip of designer paper.  

The greenery is cut from Secret Sea, Old Olive, Gold Foil and Secret Sea Glitter paper, which is just gorgeous in person!!   

That little die cut bow is darling. It cuts on one die in three pieces, which I glued together.  The fact that it is in three pieces may seem unnecessary but stacking and gluing them really gives it so much more dimension and it really is cute.   I also added some red shimmer with the glitter dots. 

I have a full how to video for this card on my YouTube Channel below. 

 As I mentioned, this is a copy from a photo in the catalog, so I couldn't see how the inside looked. I decided that since the base is white I wanted to bring a little more to the inside.  I created a layered area for a written message by layering some Real Red and Basic White, and brought some more of the die cuts from the Christmas Greenery dies inside.  I also added some gold foil so the inside is just as elegant as the outside. 

 

I was just looking at the Stampin' Up! online store and the Christmas Greenery bundle is on Back-order, but it is scheduled to be back in-stock next week, so not too long. Did you know that if you log into the site and click on a back-ordered item, you can ask for an email to let you know when it is back in stock! That's great so you don't miss it again, because I think there is a possibility that it will sell out again.  It will look like this, except of course with your email address :) 

 Have you heard about Stampin' Up!'s new Craft Classes? They are a super fun virtual class focused around a product line. So far there are two different classes available. One is focused around this Traditions of Christmas suite of products.  I took the class and found it really well done.  Before class started I pre-cut all my cardstock and die pieces per the instructions.  Then I poured myself a coffee and grabbed some snacks and settled in for a fun craft time.  The class makes 4 projects, 3 cards and 1 home decor project. The video is almost three hours, so I decided to break it into two chunks of 2 projects each. The instructors were the designers of the products so it was really interesting to hear them talk about the thoughts behind the pieces.  The instructors gave some great tips and techniques for using the dies and stamps and I learned a lot. 

I'm not sure if I am allowed to show the full projects but this is a sneak peek at them from the website image. They were all gorgeous and I will use the home decor piece this Christmas and many more.  During the video one of the instructors was making the projects as the instructions said, while another was making them slightly different, so you could see other versions. I really liked that.  Also, the class is in a private facebook group, and people were sharing some of their alternative projects using other colors or other papers if they didn't have the exact products used in the class.  The class was $30 and I thought is was worth it.  I did already have all the needed products though.  Keep an eye out for future Craft Classes. There is a new one just announced using a different suite of products. You can see it in the online store here.  
 

 

 

 

Product List

Christmas Greenery Bundle

[165873]

$50.25

Christmas Greenery Dies

[165872]

$36.00

Christmas Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set

[165870]

$20.00

Traditional Labels Bundle (English)

[165865]

$43.00

Traditional Labels Dies

[165864]

$29.00

Traditional Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165854]

$19.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$17.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$14.00

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$14.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$9.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Traditions Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[165853]

$16.50

Traditional Sparkling Sequins

[165875]

$8.00

Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper

[165929]

$10.50

Two New Kits Released Today!

 

Two new kits were added to the Online store today! Did you know that two new kits are added each month? How fun.  Kits are great to take with you if you go away for an extended time, or to a friends house as an activity to do together. Maybe you spend a lot of time in a waiting room or lounge as kids are doing sports or an activity. Or maybe you just like to have a few kits on hand to whip up a card fast or have several on hand. The great thing about kits is that everything you need is right in the box, including adhesives or inks if needed.  There is a great variety of kits too! Be sure to check out the whole collection. 

The Adventure Awaits kit Makes 9 cards for only $14!  I really like the printed envelopes and super cute images on this kit. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This kit has pre-printed sentiments, so no need for added inks and stamps, perfect for a quick and easy craft time.  I like the 'cruising to another year' sentiment.  That would be good for someone into older cards, like my dad.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Everyday Beauty kit is just that, Beautiful! I really like the colors and touches of gold.  And do you see the little wax seals?  such a fun touch.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Everyday Beauty kit makes 9 cards for $25. Slightly higher because this kit has a stamp set, stamping block and ink spot included. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another great thing about the kits with stamps and inks is that over time, you will have a really nice collection of sentiments and ink colors to use on other projects.

 

 

 

 

 

Take a look at the entire Kits Collection here. 

 

 

 

Last day to get the Amazing $35 starter kit!

 

Friday is the Last Day to get the Amazing Starter Kit special!!  And even though it is Halloween, there are no tricks! All Treats!!  You get to choose ANY $125 worth of products and only pay $35.  That is AMAZING and really if you have $35 on  your wish list, that's like one stamp and die set, then this is a no-brainer!  There are NO further obligations.  Stock up on Adhesives or get some ink colors you don't have. Maybe you are a scrapbooker, you can get some of the scrapbook kits, maybe a new paper trimmer. There is just so much to choose from and there is something for everyone! 

Here are some common questions: 

Why would I want to join instead of stay a customer? When you join you get all the same sales and promotions that a customer gets, including Stampin' Rewards, but on top of that you also get some additional perks. You get a 20% discount to start, which can increase over time with sales. You get access to the Demonstrator Website and other online and in-person demonstrator communities. You get to purchase new products a month before they go live, see sneak peeks, and more. 

If I've joined before and stopped, can I still take advantage of a starter kit promotion again? Yes, you can join again! We all go through times when we have more time for hobbies and then times when we get too busy or want to do something else. You can join Stampin' Up! and take advantage of this deal even if you have done it before. 

Do I have to sell?  No, you do not.  You can make the starter kit your only purchase, or you can shop using your new discount for just yourself. 

How long do I get to keep the discount if I don't sell?  You will be considered active until the end of March 2036. After that, if you have sold or purchased $300 (before your discount), you will get an additional 3 months. Every three months after that if you sell of purchase $300 you can keep having access to the demonstrator discount and access to the online demonstrator portal to the demo website, online community and other demo perks. If you don't meet that goal, your access will end. That's it, no penalties or forced purchases. 

If I join as a hobbyist (not to sell to others) do I still get to attend all the online and in-person events? Yes, you can take part in the various online community events, craft nights, in-person large and small get togethers, and more.   

What types of non-sales perks are there? Stampin' Up! has a HUGE community and strives to keep us connected.  Connection is a big priority to our CEO and Stampin' Up! keeps us connected through many large and some smaller groups. There are several Online communities to join, some for idea sharing, or just crafting together, some for business building. They also pop in several different smaller groups through out the year to help people with other specific topics, such as staring an online presence or learning how to use the demo website or other things like that. They host demo craft nights online as well. There are also in-person events. There are several regions in the United States and each region has a manager. Those manager also host in-person events as they travel, and have online events too, usually in a private Facebook group.   

Why does Stampin' Up! need my personal info if I don't intent to sell?  Once you have access to the demonstrator website and purchasing discounts, you have the potential to earn money. Stampin' Up! offers volume rebates and other income opportunities, and as such they are required to let the  IRS know if you have earned money and prizes over a certain amount. They also need to have a way to pay you.  If you only make the minimums, you will probably never get a tax form, I didn't for several years after I joined for the discount when my children were little. As I started holding classes and selling, I started making enough money to not qualify as this being a hobby.  Each state may have a different threshold, I am not sure what those are, you would have to ask an accountant.  Stampin' Up! safeguards your info and I, nor anyone other than the payroll office, have access to any of your info.  They take this seriously. 

Can I really make money with Stampin' Up!?  Yes. You can make a little money on the side or make this to a bigger business. It's up to you.  I consider myself a 'business builder' now as I have a nice income coming in each month, but I put in the work. It's become a part time job for me, I put in about 25 hours a week, sometimes more.  I have friends who work harder at it and it shows in their income and rewards, several earn the Annual Incentive Trip each year.  It does take work, consistency and time to build a business, but it can be done, if you want.  Of just do it as you like and make a little income. When I first joined I just wanted the discount.  Then I wanted to earn a little side money to cover all my expenditures, so I was at a net zero for craft spending.  I really love arts and crafts and wanted to go back to taking art classes in watercolor and drawing. The classes I wanted to take cost a couple hundred dollars a semester and I wanted to cover all my 'fun' things so that I wasn't spending family money. My husband didn't care and always said I should take the classes, but it was a goal for me. I cover all my extra art classes, even added an acrylics class. I cover my large paint buying and art supply buying habits. I cover all my scrapbooking and card making fun, all my Stampin' trips to conventions including hotels and air fare, food and fun, all with my Stampin' Up! and teaching classes income.  Last year I even took money out of my Stampin' bank account and started an investment account.  

Why Join my Team?  I do not have a huge team, or a huge Stampin' Up! business, I would say it's small to middle size, but I do have a heart for sharing and stamping.  I can help you start up a blog, navigate the Demonstrator websites, YouTube or set up classes if you want.  We have a monthly card swap that you can join in on, a team Facebook Page to share the latest goings on. I give a discount to my classes to team members, Team members can use any of my class projects in their own classes after mine has run,  and if I make any project files or PDF's I share them on the Team Facebook Page.  Team meet ups in person and on zoom.  I go to just about all the big Stampin' Up! events, so I can help you navigate those if you want to road trip or meet up at an event.  You can participate in nothing or everything, it's up to you. 

As the seasons in our lives change, so can how you approach your Stampin' Up! hobby/business.  When my children were little I just bought from myself as my only customer. Then I started a very small scrapbook group with a few moms for several years.  As some of the moms had more children or went back to work, that group changed into a card class group and that has grown into a bigger card class each month.  When I had a third child I took a step back and only did a class now and then, but started a blog and selling a bit online.  As my children grew I stepped my business back up and do more classes again and more online as well.  That's the nice thing, the independence, you can do it how ever it works for you.  Someday in the near future we will be empty nesters! Yikes!!   Will I take a step back when my husband retires and do more traveling? Will I step it up and do more even more classes?  I don't know!  Will I ever stop? No! Not as long as I can help it! I love doing what I do and sharing what I love. I love the community of friends that I have made. 

This is my daughter making a scrapbook page. so cute.  She is now 16 and she helps me in my business cutting and prepping packets for my classes.  My little business gives her a little side cash as well, when she's not out and about driving all over that is! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's me that one time I got to make to make the display samples at a convention! Fun! 

There are two different deals, $125 worth of products for only $35, or $189 for only $99. Either way you got $90 worth of products Free.  The larger deal would be good if you want a larger ticket item, such as the Die Cut and Embossing Machine.   Feel Free to contact me with ANY questions! 

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