Sneak Peeks – Simply Said With Karen https://simplysaidwithkaren.com Paper Crafting For All Mon, 20 May 2019 01:25:13 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.2 155208518 Fancy Fold Cards For Mother’s Day with Sneak Peeks https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/fancy-fold-cards-for-mothers-day-with-sneak-peeks/ https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/fancy-fold-cards-for-mothers-day-with-sneak-peeks/#comments Mon, 20 May 2019 01:24:12 +0000 https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/?p=11063 Create Fancy Fold Cards using the new stamps.Birds and flowers make great Mother's Day cards. Pair them with matching coordinating products. Here is a sneak peek of the new Free as a Bird and Floral Essence new stamps. These stamps, Continue reading →

The post Fancy Fold Cards For Mother’s Day with Sneak Peeks appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
Create Fancy Fold Cards using the new stamps.Birds and flowers make great Mother’s Day cards. Pair them with matching coordinating products.

Here is a sneak peek of the new Free as a Bird and Floral Essence new stamps. These stamps, the coordinating Dies, Paper and embellishments are gorgeous.  And now, you can enter 1 item # for the how suite instead of entering each item individually.  However, you can purchase each product separately.

I have included the measurements for the pieces that go into creating this card.  Actually the cards are easy to put together, just a little bit more cutting than usual.

Cardstock and Paper Cutting Instructions

  • The base card is 5-1/2″ x 10″, scored at 4-1/4″ and 8-1/2″.  
  • The smaller piece of cardstock is 3″ x 7″ and scored in 1/2 at 3-1/2″.
  • There are 4 pieces of Whisper White (WW)… 2 are stamped with the greetings, and they are 2-3/4″ x 3-1/4″, and the other 2 are on the inside of the card: 4″ x 5-1/4″. 
  • The 3 pieces of designer paper (DSP) are 1-1/4″ x 5-1-/4″, 4″ x 5-1/4″ and 2-3/4″ x 3-1/4″

Recipe To Create this Card

Stamps: Free as a Bird, Strong & Beautiful

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento.

Paper: Terracotta Tile, Whisper White, Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: 3/8″ Scalloped Lace Trim, Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake Duo, Calypso Coral Duo, Mossy Meadow Duo, Petal Pink Duo, Flirty Flamingo Duo.

The How Tos

  • Stamp the birds and branch on Whisper White cs with the Tuxedo Black ink, let sit for a second or two for the ink to dry and then color with your choice of Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Write Markers, Watercolor Pencils or ink and an Aqua Painter Brush.
  • Once all the cs and papers are cat as per the measurements above, attach the designer series papers to the cs with adhesives.  See pictures below.Fancy Fold Cards
  • Stamp the sentiment and 3 flowers on Whisper White cs.  Color the flowers using your choice of coloring tools.
  • Before attaching the smaller card, attach a length of the Scalloped Lace Trim to the back of the card with glue dots.  Bring the trim around to the right and place a glue dot on the piece that the smaller card will be attached to.  Now, adhere the back of the small card to the right edge of the main card. Bring the remaining trim around to the left side and tie a bow close to the small card opening.

This image show the smaller  card open with the designer series paper on one side and the sentiment on the other side.  To close the card slide the left-hand side of the smaller card behind the larger panel and the other side over the larger panel.

For more inspiration, click on the Link to a Frosty Morning Christmas Card,

Now it’s your turn to create fancy fold cards to surprise someone.

You will be able to purchase these new products starting June 4, 2019.  Thanks to Patty Bennett for the inspiration. For now, please check out the Last Chance Items and if you still have some retiring items on your wishlist, how is the time to purchase.

The post Fancy Fold Cards For Mother’s Day with Sneak Peeks appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/fancy-fold-cards-for-mothers-day-with-sneak-peeks/feed/ 1 11063
Handcrafted Floral Greeting Card and Gift Bag for Mother’s Day https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/handcrafted-floral-greeting-card-and-gift-bag-for-mothers-day/ Sun, 12 May 2019 19:21:02 +0000 https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/?p=11044 A handcrafted floral greeting card for Mother's Day says "I love you". The Magnolia Lane Suite is beautiful and is a new products from Stampin' Up!'s  2019-20 Annual Catalogue. And, let me tell you, this catalogue is filled with amazing Continue reading →

The post Handcrafted Floral Greeting Card and Gift Bag for Mother’s Day appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
A handcrafted floral greeting card for Mother’s Day says “I love you”. The Magnolia Lane Suite is beautiful and is a new products from Stampin’ Up!’s  2019-20 Annual Catalogue. And, let me tell you, this catalogue is filled with amazing products.  Do you need a catalogue?  Fill out this FORM and I can send you one in the mail.

Handcrafted Floral Greeting Card

Mother’s Day Card Recipe

Stamps Sets: Good Morning Magnolia, Tea Together.

Ink: VersaMark, Tuxedo Black Memento.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Petal Pink, Basic Black, Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Die Cutting Machine, Magnolia Memory Dies, Stitched Label Dies, Black and Silver 1/4″ Metallic Ribbon, Stampin Blends: Petal Pink Combo, Mossy Meadow Combo, White Stampin. Emboss Powder.

Details:

  • A die from the Magnolia Memory Dies allows you to cut a decorative border on paper.  For this card, the Petal Pink panel is cut with the decorative border and a piece of the Magnolia Lane DSP is attached to the cardstock so it peeks out the bottom of the Petal Pink cardstock.
  • Cut the label from Basic Black cardstock, and stamp the sentiment with VersaMark and heat emboss with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder.
  • Stamp 2 Magnolia Blossoms and leaves on Whisper White cardstock with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and color with the Stampin’ Blends.
  • Attach a piece of the 1/4″ Metallic Ribbon underneath one of the flowers.  Attach to label with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and attach the second flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Gift Bag Recipe

Stamps Sets: Good Morning Magnolia, Itty Bitty Greetings.

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento.

Paper: Petal Pink, Basic Black, Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Die Cutting Machine, Magnolia Memory Dies, Nested Stitched Label Dies, Magnolia Lane Combo Ribbon, Hole Punch.

  • Create a gift bag for a long skinny gift from the Magnolia Lane DSP.
  • Use the Nested Label DIes to create a tag.
  • Cut a flower from the DSP with the corresponding die, attach to label, Stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black ink.  Tie to the ribbon.

Now, if you don’t have the new Magnolia Lane Suite, you can create this handcrafted floral greeting card and gift bag using any floral stamp set and DSP.

2019 Retiring Lists

Don’t forget, we are closing in on the end of the Last-Chance Products.  If you still have products on your wishlist, then hurry to my ONLINE STORE to make your purchases.

See this Post for other Gift Packaging Ideas.

The post Handcrafted Floral Greeting Card and Gift Bag for Mother’s Day appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
11044
Easter Cards, Eggs, and Packaging to Celebrate with Family https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/easter-cards-eggs-and-packaging-to-celebrate-with-family/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:20:47 +0000 https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/?p=10936 Create you Easter cards and packaging and fill them with eggs.  Yes, it is a time to celebrate Easter with family and friends. I know that I am a bit late with this post, but I wanted to share the Continue reading →

The post Easter Cards, Eggs, and Packaging to Celebrate with Family appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
Create you Easter cards and packaging and fill them with eggs.  Yes, it is a time to celebrate Easter with family and friends.

I know that I am a bit late with this post, but I wanted to share the packaging and especially a sneak peek of some new products that will be in the 2019-20 Stampin Up Annual Catalogue.

First, I will share the packaging with you.

Easter Cards

Use premade gable boxes for your gifts.  This product is retiring, so if you want to stock up on these, then you will have to order before June 3, 2019.

Recipe for Packaging

Stamps Set: Fable Friends.

Ink: Memento Black Tuxedo.

Paper:Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper, Whisper White.

Accessories: Mini Gable Boxes, BIg Shot, Layering Ovals, Stitched Shapes, Stampin Blends: Dark Petal Pink, Light Soft Suede, Dark Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate Combo, Balmy Blue Combo,

These are so easy to put together.  

  • Construct the box.
  • Cut a strip of Designer Series Paper 2″ wide and the length you will need to wrap around the box and attach with adhesive.
  • Stamp the bunny image from the Fable and Friends stamp set on Whisper White cardstock with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
  • Color the bunny with Stampin Blends and die cut with Oval Stitched Shape die.
  • Cut a larger oval from the Layering Oval Thinlits and attach the bunny oval.
  • Attach the ovals to the front of the box.  The  ovals make the bunny image appear to be eggs.
  • Fill the packaging with Easter Treats.

Now, it time to have a sneak peak at portions of the Bird Ballad Suite.  

Easter Card

Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Free as a Bird, Itty Bitty Greetings.

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, Pool Party.

Paper: Pool Party, Very Vanilla.

Accessories: Bird Ballad Laser Cut Cards & Tin, Stitched Nested Labels Dies, Frosty and Clear Epoxy Droplets, Die Cutting Machine, Stampin Blends: Crumb Cake Duo, Pool Parry Duo, Color Lifter.

To Create The Easter Card:

  • The Bird Ballad Laser Cut cards are beautiful and so elegant.  The cards feature a laser cut on the front. On the inside, a piece of Pool Party cardstock is attached to give a contrast to the Very Vanilla lace.
  • Stamp the  bird on Whisper White card stock with Tuxedo Black ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends using the Color Lifter to lighten the ink to create highlights.
  • Use Paper Snips to fussy cut the bird . I know, fussy cutting is probably not your favorite technique.
  • Stamp the sentiment on Whisper White cardstock with Pool Party ink.
  • Die cut with the Stitched Nested Label Dies.
  • Die cut a larger label from the Stitched Nested Label Dies.  Attach the smaller label. Attach the sentiment  and the bird to the card front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • To finish off the card attach a Frosty Epoxy Droplet to the sentiment label. 

Easter Cards

Here’s a Link to another bird card.  The  Humming Along stamp set and the Hummingbird Framelits Dies is retiring.  So, if you love Hummingbirds you will need to get the set soon.  You will also enjoy 10% off the bundle.

Retiring Products

The Bird Ballad products will be available starting June 4th. 

The post Easter Cards, Eggs, and Packaging to Celebrate with Family appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
10936
Froggy Birthday Card- Use Annual Catalogue Stamps and SAB Stamps https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/froggy-birthday-card-use-sab-stamps/ Sat, 29 Dec 2018 01:53:59 +0000 https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/?p=10373 Create a Froggy Birthday Card with Sale-a-Bration Stamp Set. Create a Froggy Birthday Card with the So Hoppy Together stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration Catalogue...coming January 3, 2019. Yes, Sale-a-Bration is on the horizon.  Just a few more days before Continue reading →

The post Froggy Birthday Card- Use Annual Catalogue Stamps and SAB Stamps appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
Create a Froggy Birthday Card with Sale-a-Bration Stamp Set.

Create a Froggy Birthday Card with the So Hoppy Together stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration Catalogue…coming January 3, 2019. Yes, Sale-a-Bration is on the horizon.  Just a few more days before you can order your Stampin’ Rewards, Earn Sale-a-Bration rewards by purchasing $60 CDN from any active catalogue and earn 1 reward from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue. If you purchase $120 CND from activie catalogues, earn 2 rewards or 1 reward with a minimum $120 CDN order.

LET SALE-A-BRATION BEGIN!!!!!

froggy birthday cardRecipe

Stamp Sets:Hoppy Together, Abstract Impressions, Lilypad Lake, Picture Perfect Birthday.

Ink:Granny Apple Green , Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso, Blueberry Bushel, Crumb Cake.

Paper:Grapefruit Grove, Early Espresso, Whisper  White, Crumb Cake.

Accessories:Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Lakeside Framelits, Blends: Cajun Craze Light, Shaded Spruce Combo, Granny Apple Green 1/2″ Textured Weave Ribbon.

Froggy Birthday Card

How To:

  • Stamp the frog with Tuxedo Black ink on Whisper White. Color using the Shaded Spruce Blends Combo.  Using Paper Snips, cut out frog and set aside.
  • To create the water, ink the wavy stamp from Abstract Impressions stamp set with Blueberry Bushel and stamp across the Whisper White panel. Stamp using the 1st, 2nd and 3rd generational stamping method to create light and dark water. Start stamping in the middle and continue down the panel.
  • To create the land, Ink the wavy stamp with Early Espresso ink and stamp above the water.  Stamp off once on scrap paper before stamping on Whisper White panel.  Do this 2 times.
  • To create the grass, stamp the leaves stamp with Granny Apple Green ink.  Stamp full strength and then stamp again without reinking stamp.
  • Ink the “Hey” stamp with Crumb Cake ink and stamp on Whisper White scraps.  Cut a flag with the Paper Snips. Cut a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock to make a pole, and attach the “Hey” sign.
  • Stamp the butterfly with Tuxedo Black ink and color using Blends.  Stamp the lilypad using the stamp from the Lilypad Lake stamp set with Tuxedo Black ink and color using Blends.  DIe cut and attach to water with Stampin’ Mini Dimensionals.
  • Attach Granny Apple ribbon to the Whisper White Panel.  Layer the WHisper  White panel, Early Espresso pane, Grapefruit Grove panel to the Whisper White card base.
  • Stamp “Happy Birthday” with Granny Apple Green ink.
  • Use Stampin’ Mini Dimensionals to attach the frog, and the sign post.

 

Want the product used on this card?

With a $60 Cdn order you can earn the Hoppy Together stamp set and create you own Froggy Birthday Card. Check out the rest of the products used on this card by going to my ONLINE STORE. While you are on this page, remember the YEAR-END CLOSEOUT SALE.  This sale continues while items last or until January 2nd.

The post Froggy Birthday Card- Use Annual Catalogue Stamps and SAB Stamps appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
10373
Male Birthday Card Solutions – Classic Garage Suite Sneak Peek https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/male-birthday-card-solutions/ Sat, 22 Dec 2018 19:42:48 +0000 https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/?p=10364 Male Birthday Card Solutions Today, I have a card that will provide male birthday card solutions.  The one question I hear and/or see most often, is the lack of stamps to create male birthday cards.  Well, with the 2019 Occasions Continue reading →

The post Male Birthday Card Solutions – Classic Garage Suite Sneak Peek appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
Male Birthday Card Solutions

Today, I have a card that will provide male birthday card solutions.  The one question I hear and/or see most often, is the lack of stamps to create male birthday cards.  Well, with the 2019 Occasions Catalogue, there are solutions. One solution is the Classic Garage Suite.  There are many guys and gals out there that really are into hot cars and like everything that goes with them.  And, of course, there is nothing to say about gals having this type of birthday.  However, there is sometimes a lack of stamp sets and papers that depict a guy’s taste.

Male Birthday Card SolutionsRecipe

Stamp Sets: Geared Up Garage

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento

Paper:Whisper White, Tranquil Tide, Galvanized Metallic Paper, Classic Garage 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Big Shot Cutting Machine, Garage Gears Thinlits Dies, Blends: Real Red Duo, Smoky Slate Light, Classic Garage Metal Elements, Black/Silver 1/4″ Striped Metallic Ribbon, Banner Triple  Punch.

Details

  • Stamp the car in Tuxedo Black ink and cut with Garage Gears Thinlits Dies.  Color using Real Red Duo Blends and highlight with Color Lifter.  TIP:I find that die cutting before coloring sometimes prevents having to recolor because the die cuts have slipped and cut into the image.
  • Cut out the group of gears from the Galvanized Metallic Paper.  The  gears are attached together, and if you want, you can cut some apart to use in other places on your card, or there are separate gear die cuts to cut even more greats.
  • Punch banners with the Banner Triple Punch, using 2 different patterns from the Classic Garage DSP.  Stagger the lengths of the strips.
  • Stamp the sentiment on the DSP with Tuxedo Black ink.
  • Attach a length of the Black/Silver ribbon to a metal key embellishment and secure with adhesive to the back of the  Tranquil Tide card base.
  • Layer the die cut gears, and then the banner strips.  Attach the car with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Secure the key  with a Mini Glue Dot

The Classic Garage Suite will be available to purchase starting January 3, 2019 and of course, Sale-a-Bration rewards  are  available to order with a minimum of a $60 CDN order.

If you purchase the Geared Up Garage Bundle, (item # 150610), you have enough for 1 SAB reward. Also, by purchasing the bundle, you will save 10%.  WHAT  A DEAL!!!  Shop my ONLINE STORE 

So if you like my male birthday card solutions, leave a comment below this post and let me know your thoughts.

 

The post Male Birthday Card Solutions – Classic Garage Suite Sneak Peek appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
10364
Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek – Watch For The Catalogue https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/occasions-2019-sneak-peek/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:32:11 +0000 https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/?p=10335 Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek is coming your way!  Yes, it that time again when we start to wait for a new Stampin' Up! catalogue because we like new stuff! I can't show you the actual catalogue Continue reading →

The post Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek – Watch For The Catalogue appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek

Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek is coming your way!  Yes, it that time again when we start to wait for a new Stampin’ Up! catalogue because we like new stuff! I can’t show you the actual catalogue and the pages inside, but I can show you the cards, gifts packaging and/or gifts that I created using new products.

Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek

As an attendee at the Stampin’ Up! 30th Anniversary Convention, I was lucky to receive the new catalogue, Prize Patrol stamp sets and other goodies.  As well, demonstrators attending the convention were able to order select products from the Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogues.  Just a few perks received.

Recipe

Stamp Sets:Butterfly Gala.

Ink:Tuxedo Black Memento.

Paper:Basic Black, Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist, Whisper White, Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Die Cutting Machine, Dot To Dot Textured Embossing Folder, Stitched Labels Framelits, Butterfly Duet Punch, Glitter Enamel Dots, Blends: Heather Highland Light, Lemon Lime Twist Light, Cajun Craze Light.

Details:

  • Emboss the Highland Heather panel with the Dot to Dot Textured Embossing Folder. Mount on the Basic Black card base.
  • Die cut a piece of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock with the Stitched Labels Framelits. As an aside, I am not sure why the Lemon Lime Twist cardstock looks yellow.  Stamp your sentiment in the center.
  • Stamp and colour 2 butterflies (a large one and a small one).  There are multiple butterfly designs in this stamp set. Color with the Blends and punch.  Now for the best part, the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper has a number of sheets with butterflies that you are able to punch out with the punch and use on your projects.
  • Frame a strip of the designer paper with Basic Black cardstock.
  • Attach Gorgeous Grape Glitter  Enamel Dots to the die cut label.

 

While you are waiting for the new catalogue, be sure to check the Year-end Closeout for Retiring items.  These will be available until January 2nd, 2019 only while supplies last. For a list of the items, download the file HERE. If you wish to purchase, please email me.

The new Occasions and Sale-a-Brations catalogue will be available for viewing on January 3rd.  In the meantime, enjoy the Occasions 2019 Catalogue Sneak Peeks.

The post Occasions 2019 Sneak Peek – Watch For The Catalogue appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
10335
Country Lane Fall Colors. Surround Yourself with the Fall Colors https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/country-lane-fall-colors-surround/ Mon, 03 Sep 2018 21:31:58 +0000 https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/?p=9928 Country Lane Fall Colors The Country Lane Fall Colors are beautiful with the purples, oranges, greens, and yellows. So,how do you turn the fall colors into Stampin' Up! colors?  The Country Lane Designer Series Paper colors are: Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Continue reading →

The post Country Lane Fall Colors. Surround Yourself with the Fall Colors appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
Country Lane Fall Colors

The Country Lane Fall Colors are beautiful with the purples, oranges, greens, and yellows. So,how do you turn the fall colors into Stampin’ Up! colors?  The Country Lane Designer Series Paper colors are: Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Mint Macaron, Old Olive and Whisper White, all of which are beautiful fall colors.

Along with the DSP, there is a brand new product – the Galvanized Metallic Paper, which when used with the TIn TIle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, creates an impressive background.  Tin Tile is used in home decoration.  Right now, the farmhouse, rustic look is very popular.Country Lane Fall Colors

Recipe

Stamps: Country Home.

Ink: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry.

Paper:Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Country Lane Designer Series Paper, Galvanized Metallic Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Tin TIle Dynamic Impressions Embossing Folder, Crumb Cake Classic Weave Ribbon.

Country Lane Fall ColorsThe close up show a good view of the Tin TIles and the effectiveness of this embossing folder.

Details

  • Stamp a portion of the willow image on the Whisper White with Crushed Curry ink. Stamp the sentiment over the willow image with Early Espresso ink.
  • Attach a piece of Crush Curry cardstock behind the Whisper White panel.
  • Loop a piece of the Crumb Cake Classic Weave Ribbon behind the panel and attach with Tear & Tape Adhesive.  Attach the focal piece to the Country Lane DSP and then to the Galvanized Metallic Paper embossed with the TIn TIle Embossing Folder.

 

The other products included in this suite are: 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim, Chicken Wile Elements and Galvanized Clips. New Stampin’ Blends colors are also available in the 2018 Holiday Catalogue.  The colors are: Blackberry Bliss and Cajun Craze.  You can purchase individual light and dark pens or the combo packs.

This next card, uses several of products mentioned above.  The Galvanized Clips are great for adding interest and holding the Braided time.  The Chicken Wire Elements add a bit of the rustic farmhouse flavour as does the milk can.  Have fun with these cards and you will not be disappointed with the suite.

Country Lane Fall ColorsRecipe

Stamps: Country Home.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.

Paper:Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Blackberry Bliss, Country Lane Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Tin TIle Dynamic Impressions Embossing Folder, 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim, Galvanized Clips, Stampin’ Blends: Cajun Craze Combo Pack, Old Olive Combo Pack, Smoky Slate Combo Pack, Crumb Cake Combo Pack, Chicken Wire Elements, 3/4″ Circle Punch.

Country Lane Fall ColorsTIP: Use the 3/4″ Circle Punch to punch out the corners of the Whisper White panel.

The 2018 Holiday catalogue goes live on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 and you can purchase the news products.  So, as we get ready for fall, why not start with the Country Lane Fall Colors.  You won’t be disappointed.

So, run, hop, skip or other activities to get to your computer on September 5th to order some of the new products.

Just follow this link to my ONLINE STORE

The post Country Lane Fall Colors. Surround Yourself with the Fall Colors appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
9928
First Frost 2018 Holiday Series Use to Create More Than Holiday Cards https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/first-frost-2018-holiday-series/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:36:04 +0000 https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/?p=9901 First Frost 2018 Holiday Series First Frost 2018 Holiday Series features cards created with the Frosted Floral Suite.  Over the next few weeks, I will be featuring other products from the Holiday Catalogue. This suite was the first one I Continue reading →

The post First Frost 2018 Holiday Series Use to Create More Than Holiday Cards appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
First Frost 2018 Holiday Series

First Frost 2018 Holiday Series features cards created with the Frosted Floral Suite.  Over the next few weeks, I will be featuring other products from the Holiday Catalogue. This suite was the first one I saw that I had to have in my collection.  Ok, there will be additional sets, however, we will get to those in later posts.

First Frost 2018 Holiday Series

Recipe

Stamps: First Frost

Inks: Blackberry Bliss, Tranquil Tide, Mint Macaron.

Paper:Gray Granite, Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Frosted Floral Specialty Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies, 1/2″ Lace Trim, Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets, Champagne Mist Shimmer Mist..

The first thing that drew me to this set was the Frosted Floral Specialty DSP. The designs are exquisite and look like watercolor, the colors are fabulous and to top it off, the paper has a pearlized finish. For this card, I used the Gray Granite with the frosted twigs.

The flowers appear to be 3 dimensional resulting from the stamp design.  The stamp is cut to provide the shading at the same time you are stamping on your paper.  There are matching die cuts for the flowers and the bonus is that there are 2 die cuts for the smaller flower, so that you can cut 2 saving you time.

The label frame has 2 parts: a solid frame for a sentiment and a narrow frame that you can use to either use on its own or in combination with the solid frame.  There is a leaf that you can use (no stamp) to cut and use on your card.  The negative is a great stencil which I used on another card and will post at a later date.

Finally, the Frosted & Clear epoxy Droplets are delicate and very pretty.  They come in 2 sheets.  One sheet is clear and the other sheet is frosted.

Please check back often to view other cards in the Frosted Floral 2018 Holiday series.

The Holiday catalogue goes live on September 5th and you can then order the holiday products. 

 

 

The post First Frost 2018 Holiday Series Use to Create More Than Holiday Cards appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
9901
Summer Treat New Release Color Your Seasons https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/summer-treat-new-release-color-seasons/ Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:07:15 +0000 https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/?p=9728 Summer Treat New Release There is a summer treat new release coming to you starting August 1st and as a Stampin' Up! demo, I get to order early.  It's so that I can play with the stamp set and the Continue reading →

The post Summer Treat New Release Color Your Seasons appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
Summer Treat New Release

There is a summer treat new release coming to you starting August 1st and as a Stampin’ Up! demo, I get to order early.  It’s so that I can play with the stamp set and the matching framelits. The Color Your Seasons stamp is all about coloring.

And, there is another new product that accompanies the debut of this suite…the new Watercolor Pencils – which may be available as a future catalogue product.  The colours included are: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy.

Purchase the stamp set and the framelits separately or as a bundle.  Remember you save 10% when you purchase the bundle.  The Watercolor Pencils are a separate item, so you can purchase them without purchasing the stamp set or the bundle.

 

Summer Treat New Release

Recipe

Stamps: Blended Seasons…

Inks: Poppy Parade, Granite Gray, Memento Tuxedo Black.

Paper: Poppy Parade, Granite Gray, Whisper White, Pineapple Punch, Soft Seafoam.

Accessories: Big Shot DIe Cutting Machine, Stitched Season Framelits, Rhinestone Jewel, Poppy Parade 1/4″ Mini Striped Ribbon, Stampin’ Blends: Poppy Parade Combo, Soft Seafoam Combo, Pumpkin Combo, Old Olive Combo. .

Ok, I forgot to order the Watercolor Pencils when I placed the order.  Oh well!  Actually, my favorite coloring medium at this point in my life, are the Stampin’ Blends, so I was content to use them.

The stamp set comes in Clear Mount or Wood Mount.

Along with good news, sometimes not so good news comes with it.  The stamp set and matching framelits are only available while supplies last or August 31st.  Whichever comes first.

Summer treats new release

Details

  • Randomly stamp the leaves in Gray Granite ink on the Gray Granite panel.
  • Stamp the flowers on Whisper White cardstock and color with your choice of coloring medium: Markers, Inks and Aqua Brush, Watercolor Pencils or the Blends.
  • Die cut the panel with the middle label die cut.  Notice the decorative stitched edge.  In addition to the decorative edge on your image, you will also get a decorative edge on your negative cardstock piece.  You can use it on another card if you choose.
  • Use the Pineapple Punch cardstock to die cut the flowers and the Soft Seafoam cardstock to die cut the leaves.
  • Finally, place a piece of Poppy Parade 1/4″ Mini Striped Ribbon around the Gray Granite panel and tie a faux bow, and stamp sentiment on the Gray Granite.

Have fun with this summer treat new release coming August 1st, 2018.

Click on the link to download the info for this special stamp set, die cut and watercolor pencils.

Link

The post Summer Treat New Release Color Your Seasons appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
9728
Beautiful Colorful Daisies Are A Sure Sign Of Spring in a Garden or on a Card https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/beautiful-colorful-daisies/ Sun, 27 May 2018 18:20:09 +0000 https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/?p=9440 Beautiful Colorful Daisies Do you like beautiful colorful Daisies?  Do you have a favorite color that you like to grow in your garden?  The Delightful Daisy stamp set from Stampin' Up! is one that you will use over and over Continue reading →

The post Beautiful Colorful Daisies Are A Sure Sign Of Spring in a Garden or on a Card appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
Beautiful Colorful Daisies

Do you like beautiful colorful Daisies?  Do you have a favorite color that you like to grow in your garden?  The Delightful Daisy stamp set from Stampin’ Up! is one that you will use over and over again.

Beautiful Colorful Daisies

Delightful Daisy Recipe

Stamps: Daisy Delight, Celebrations (retired).

Inks: Grapefruit Grove, Pineapple Punch, Call Me Clover.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White,  Grapefruit Grove, Powder Pink.

Accessories: Big Shot Dies Cutting Machine, Squares Layering Framelits, Daisy Punch, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Gold Faceted Gems, 1/2″ Lace Trim.

Beautiful Colorful Daisies

How-To

A few details on the creation of this card to help you out if you wish to copy.  And, feel free to copy.

  • Use Grapefruit Grove ink on the Daisy stamp and create your background.  Stamp randomly on the Grapefruit Grove cardstock. Try not to overlap the stamp images.  Stamp the center of the daisy with Pineapple Punch ink.
  • Stamp 2 daisies on the Powder Pink cardstock and punch with the Daisy Punch.  Layer the two Daisies so that the petals are overlapping.  This gives the illusion of a fuller  daisy. Using the Powder Pink cardstock gives less contrast between the paper and the ink and creates a softer flower.
  • Cut 2 squares with the largest Stitched Shapes framelits.  Use a smaller framelit from the Squares Layering Framelits, place on the square  to create the border.  Attach to card front.
  • Stamp the leaves with Color Me Clover ink and fussy cut.
  • Tie a bow with the 1/2″ Lace Trim and attach behind Daisy.  Attach Daisy and leave to card front.
  • Stamp a sentiment on a Whisper White banner with Grapefruit Grove ink.  I used a Mother’s Day greeting, however, use a greeting of your choice.  Sponge around the edges with Grapefruit Grove.

The stamp set is available in the current catalogue, however, the inks are from the new 2018/19 Annual Catalogue that is current starting June 1st.

This is the last week to order from the 2017/18 Annual Catalogue.  Check the Retirement List to see if there is anything that still remains on your Wishlist. You can also send me an email to order the products for you.

So, even if you do not have a garden, you can create a beautiful colorful daisies on a card.

The post Beautiful Colorful Daisies Are A Sure Sign Of Spring in a Garden or on a Card appeared first on Simply Said With Karen.

]]>
9440