Sweet Conversations picture tutorial NEW Stampin' Up

I love getting new stamps and dies to play with! And am excited to share with you Stampin’ Up January to June 2022 mini catalog with you!

Ordering will begin January 4th for customers or if you are a demonstrator under me, you may order these products now.

Sweet Conversations was top on my list! I love the Designer Series Paper that coordinates with it! It has the traditional Real Red hearts as well as the traditional sweet heart conversation candies that are pink, purple, yellow, and green! Makes me looking forward to Valentine’s Day :)

The Sweet Conversations stamp set has a cute “X” and “O” that totally makes me think of Tic Tac Toe…..so here’s my first card using the set with a picture tutorial.


 
 



  • You will need a piece of Real Red CS cut 11” x 4 1/4” and score at 4 1/4” and 5 1/2”

 
 

  • Cut a piece of Real Red CS that is 3 1/8” x 3 1/8” to use later as a matte

  • Cut Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper 1 1/8” x 4” and 4” x 4”





 
 




  • You will also need 2 die cut pieces of vertical hearts (from Sweet Hearts Dies” in Real Red CS - save the inside hearts for later use :)

 
 

  • Cut 2 pieces of Basic White CS measuring 3” x 3”

  • Begin by placing one piece on your grid sheet to help as a guide to draw a line with your Dark Highland Heather Blends marker and a ruler

  • Continue by stamping using Real Red and Blushing Bride ink pads

  • while the stamps and inks are out, stamp inside as you desire. Here is my design. I just had fun stamping for the fun of it!

 
 

  • time to put your card altogether now!

  • Start by adhering the narrow strip of DSP to the card front between the 2 score lines….put DSP beside the right hand score line so there is 1/8” of Real Red CS showing on the left side

  • adhere the die cut vertical hearts

  • tie NEW Real Red Faux Linen ribbon around card front. You will need about 14 inches for a knot or more if you tie into a bow

  • Next, adhere the inside of that narrow part closed on the inside to create a square on the card front and inside

  • Finish the card front by adhering the 4 x 4 piece of DSP

  • Attach the stamped card front to Real Red matte

 

I’m liking the card, but oh! let’s add a little more to it to make it extra special! Just a bit more die cutting and using those extra hearts that got die cut earlier

 
 
 
 
 

Please check the retired list! Some products are completely sold out already. Below you may click the buttons for a complete list. I am including a tutorial for one of the cards made from Happy Holly-Days Bundle. The punch is on sale - 20% off #156379 Now $18.40. Other savings of 50% off on Wise Men Dies $14. and Christmas Cheer Dies $17.50 and Sweet Stockings Dies are $15.50 now!!!

Also, check out the CLEARANCE RACK. It has had items added to it recently. Be sure to scroll all the way down and click LOAD MORE to view all the clearance rack products with great prices!

Use hostess code C9WVKDUJ when ordering if not associated with a club order and under $150 please. Click tab above to order or go to www.estherboyle.stampinup.net

Retiring Products June - December 2021
Carry Over Products
 
 
Happy Holly-Days Card Tutorial

I’d love to see you stamping with me! Have a fun week and stay warm and safe. Thanks for visiting!

Esther

Craft Fair December 4th

It’s a Holly Jolly Time…..the song keeps going over in my head! Time to decorate and finish Christmas shopping and making your Christmas cards to send! Sending a handmade card to friends you don’t see often is such a sweet treat and encouragement sure to bring a smile!

Double check your supplies…..and order soon. You may want to look at some of the things I’ve been creating for craft fairs to make and give as a small gift too! Contact me with any questions on a project you may have.

Or you may come visit me at the Cramerton Holiday Bazaar on Julian Sr. December 4th from 10am to 2 pm. There will be lots of venders including me to get your in the spirit of Christmas!

The month of December, we’ll celebrate with a pot luck for most of my clubs and then in January and February of 2022 - yikes 2022! We’ll have a new mini catalog, January to June and Sale-a-bration!!! You may have seen some sneak peeks….but there is an absolute gorgeous set of dies for daffodils, cute little hedgehogs with a punch, and beautiful flowers and birds!

February 26th - I’m planning another mini Creative Escape….still trying to come up with a different name. This one will be 20 Birthday Cards! 10 different styles, 2 of each. I’ll start taking reservations in a couple of weeks.

See you stamping!

Esther

Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper Scrapbook Spread

I admit, when I first saw the all gray in Peaceful Place DSP, I didn’t see the beauty…..but the more I have used it, the more beautiful it is!!! Totally you need to see this in person….it is so so beautiful just like a icy frosty sunny morning.

I invite you to join us scrapbooking….usually the 3rd Saturday of the month at 6pm at my home. Beginning January, two 2-page spreads are $20 plus free girl time with the ladies! Our other spread features the Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper for your sweet paw prints in your life.

Let me share 2 wonderful cards I received this week that made me smile! One is from Cathy and the other from Debbie. Thank you for the encouragement you each gave me this week!

Christmas gifts to inspire you:

I’ve used Stampin’ Up products - some are retired, but they will give you ideas you can use with the current products too for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, neighbor gifts, and co-worker gifts to bring a smile to everyone! I will be vending at Market Cafe in York SC on Nov. 26 and 27th. Please tell your friends to come and shop! I hear the Cafe is delicious.

To order your Stampin’ Up supplies, please hop over to my website: www.estherboyle.stampinup.net or you may email with any questions and support from me. I’m always happy to talk with you directly!

Calendar is updated above.

Have a wonderful, fun, tasty Thanksgiving!

Esther

Stampin' Up Seasonal Sale

 
 

A great way to shop….Stampin’ Up Seasonal Sale to restock on your Card Stock, Ink Pads, and Dies! Save on the basics you use every day!

3 Days only, Nov. 16-18

The discount includes:

  • 10% off cardstock,

  • 15% off ink pads (excluding ink pad bundles and third-party pads), and

  • 20% off dies.

  • The discount applies to products featured in the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog only. Products from the July–December 2021 Mini Catalog are not included.

  • Click the link below for a list of sale items and prices

  • To order, please use my website: www.estherboyle.stampinup.net or email/call me

  • Use hostess code JTKKHFXM if you are placing an order under $150. Enjoy the hostess benefits if you place over a $150 order

Stampin’ Up Seasonal Sale

November is an awesome time to get the demonstrator kit too! Normally $99, this month the kit is only $75! This gives you:

  • a choice of $125 Stampin’ Up products

  • 20% discount on your sales as a customer or 20% income selling to others (although selling is not required)

  • Ordering from new Stampin’ Up catalogs early

  • Joining my community of team, stamptogether

Please reach out to me with any questions you may have….this may be a right opportunity for you!

Come visit me at The Garden Cafe in York SC for Holiday Open House and Marketplace at 307 W. Liberty St. York SC

I will be there vending some crafts made with Stampin’ Up products. Take a look at what we’ve been working on this past week. Note and pen holders that sit on your desk or work area. Love that Sweet Little Stocking and Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up to make them so attractive!

And….I always love to show off the beautiful cards I receive! This one is from Jill. She used one of Stampin’ Up card kits.

Thanks for visiting today! I love hearing from you all! Take Care!

Esther

Classic Cloche Christmas Card

I am happy to say, we had an amazing time at mini Creative Escape this year! Hopefully I can remember the first one is in 2021. Wink Wink…the years go by so quickly!

Here are a few highlights….. with the hopes of having another in early March of 2022 and making birthday cards.

I am pleased to say, everyone finished their cards or at least they had supplies to finish at home. And all had a great time of being together as friends, making new friends, getting awesome massages, and tasting our family all time favorite meal…jet engines!

It’s a wonderful adventure…..stamping together! Lots of exciting things coming up in the near future!

  • November…..get the demonstrator kit for $75 - it’s a great deal! and purchase Eden Garden bundle, Designer Series Paper, and Cotton Paper

  • December - Merry Christmas!

  • January & February - Sale-a-bration

  • March - a Birthday Card mini Creative Escape

During the month of November….give yourself a little early Christmas present! Join my team as a Stampin’ Up demonstrator for only $75! Awesome deal! You will get $125 worth of products. These are your choice of products plus you will receive catalogs you can share with a business kit.

Please be assured, you do not have to make this a business and sell! Many of my team have signed up for other reasons like…..a discount on products they want, coming to team meetings to learn more and be involved with stamping friends, and some just sign up multiple times for the perks of joining. It’s OK! All are great reasons! And, you could end up like me….I joined to get products and ended up making an income that has paid for English classes, music lessons, instruments and much more for my kids and I ended up with a big blessing of wonderful friends!!

You will also, get to order from the NEW Spring mini catalog EARLY!!! Yes, in December that catalog will be available for preorder for demonstrators :) And you can join me for a team meeting in early January :)

Reach out to me if you have questions. I’m happy to answer.

Please join me this month at club to see the beautiful Eden’s Garden bundle, Designer Series Paper, and Cotton Paper! It is truly beautiful! You see it used on Classic Cloche card as the first picture from Mini Creative Escape. We will be making a card using all 3 products at club. This will be in the new 2022 January-June Spring mini catalog.

Zoom club will be this Wednesday, December 10th Please let me know if you would like an invite!

You may order any time from my website: www.estherboyle.stampinup.net

Thanks for visiting!

Esther

 

Elegant Tag Punch by Stampin’ Up Video Tutorial

This Elegant Tag Punch is not only for the beautiful Elegantly Said stamp set on page 69, but it fits perfectly for many of our sentiments. I love how it fits the sentiment on this Creative Escape card we made with Knit Together Bundle!

 
 

Right now the punch is sold bundled with Elegantly Said stamp set for $36.75 plus tax and shipping. This is a beautiful set for those life changes that need a truly classy communication. Paired with the set is Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper found on page 133 of the annual catalog.

Enjoy the video Elizabeth has prepared to show off this stamp/punch bundle

I know many of you have heard my moans of more time to send out more cards…..it brings to mind the scripture of there is a time and season for things…..makes me remember the times I wished I could help my mother-in-law clear and do dishes but for a lot of years I was always holding a baby - totally grateful for all my “babies” and now is the time that I clear the dishes and table when I am with her. And one day, I plan to send a whole lot more cards out! But, in the meantime, I love love the card we received from Carla. Here is is…isn’t it simply beautiful!!!

 
 

Mini Creative Escape

is almost here! It’s this coming Saturday! And here are a few more of the cards we’ll be making!

To order, please visit my web site, www.estherboyle.stampinup.net

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. I’m happy to help! We will have more videos and gift ideas coming up! Or if you would like to try your hand at creating, you are invited to join one of my clubs….virtual or in person.

Thanks for visiting!

Esther

 

Celebrate Christmas with a handmade card using Peaceful Cabin from Stampin' Up

Mini Creative Escape is coming up! And here are 2 more of the 10 different Christmas cards we’ll be making this year. Sorry my photography and editing stink tonight…please overlook.

Back a few weeks is a list and information on this year’s Mini Creative Escape. I’m working on seating and bundles as well as cutting card stock this week. If it’s been tugging on you to come, please reach out to me Monday and I’ll find space for you. We will be having this event at the Dallas Sr. Center. You will make 20 Christmas cards.

This past week I received 3 beautiful cards. I wanted to share and inspire you!

Thanks for visiting!

Esther

Happy Holly-Days Christmas cards for mini Creative Escape 2021

I am excited for a new beginning of fun card making days ahead! This is the first year I am putting on a mini Creative Escape! Don’t miss out! Register today! Fill out CE confirmation and return to me with registration fee.

We will be having the event at the Dallas Sr. Center, Dallas NC (about 5 min. from my house) November 6th from 8 am to 8 pm. There is plenty of room and you will be keeping company with friends while enjoying crafting.

Here are 2 of the 10 styles of Christmas cards you’ll be making. You will make 2 of each style for a total of 20 Christmas cards.

 
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Mini CE Conformation

Thanks for visiting!

Esther

Blackberry Beauty Suite

The colors are so rich and luscious in this suite! I just love looking at the colors! Previously, I showed you a card we made at Creative Escape and now, here are a few of the scrapbook spreads we made using Blackberry Beauty Suite

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When I’m creating a spread, it’s easiest to look at the colors listed in the Designer Series Paper. See which colors are listed for that particular DSP on the outside of the package. Stampin’ Up lists all the colors in the DSP there. It’s a great idea to keep your DSP in the package so you can always refer back to the packaging to tell you in particular which colors are in the DSP.

Next, which of the colors gives me that contrast or “pop” that draws your eyes in to make them want to keep looking at the colors.

I personally like the natural looking ribbon, Fine Art Ribbon #154561. It goes with the “natural” feel of the DSP but still has that elegant glimmer of gold woven in to match with the gold in the DSP.

The picture frame with the Rich Razzleberry back is from Blackberry Beauty Ephemera pack.

You will notice that one of the flowers stamped in Rich Razzleberry looks like the flower heads are colored….this is done by stamping and then coloring with a Wink of Stella to spread the color and add a little shimmer.

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This was a fun spread to make! I took 1/2 inch strips of left over Blackberry Beauty DSP and wove them together. Don’t look too close to see a few places I didn’t get my over and under correct!

Small leaf die cuts are in the suite with stamp set, Beauty of Tomorrow….have fun with these! Let them fall all over your pages!

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The bad news :( I am so sorry sorry to be the bearer of bad news! Currently the Blackberry Beauty DSP #156485 is on backorder. It is due in around November 8th. I would suggest to go ahead and order so that it will be shipped out to you once it’s in stock.

The Blackberry Beauty Ephemera pack is unavailable at this time so look around November 1st if you wish to add this item.Stamps and dies are available now.

You are sure to enjoy crafting with this beautiful paper!

Clearance Rack has been updated!!! Click here to see all the discounted items still available and to order direct from my web site. Or give me a call and I’ll be happy to help enter your order.

Dont miss out on our MINI Creative Escape!!!

  • Held November 6th - one day only 8 am to 8pm

  • Will be held at the Dallas Sr. Center in Dallas NC

  • Make 20 Christmas cards….2 of 10 styles

  • Confirmation sheets due Oct. 16th

  • flyer following

Mini Creative Escape Confirmation

And I have a beautiful simple fall card to share with you ….you can easily recreate and send a few yourself!

 
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Happy stamping!

Esther

Making Cards is a Wonderful Way to Connect

It’s not too late to join us for a Mini Creative Escape this November 6th! Go to last weeks entry to print off your confirmation and send via email or snail mail by October 16th.

You’ll have a grand time making 20 Christmas cards to use or give this year! Following are the other 5 cards we made at Creative Escape in September. I am planning on new designs for Mini CE.

The stamp bundles I plan to use for Mini Creative Escape are:

  • Knit Together

  • Sweet Life Stockings

  • Happy Holly-days

  • Great Tidings

  • Frosted Gingerbread

  • Peaceful Cabin

  • Whimsical Trees

  • Time of Giving

  • Classic Cloche

  • Christmas Season

For more information or questions, please reach out to me. I’ll be happy to help!

I always like to share the beautiful cards I receive! I love looking at them as much as you all do. These came from Peggy and Judy

My calendar has finally been updated! Yeah! Please check for events.

Also, please note, Spartanburg club may possible be a Zoom this month. I will hopefully know for sure Monday and will plan to text everyone. If I don’t get you texted, please contact me for Tuesday club details.

Thanks,

Esther

2021 Creative Escape Review......lets do it again next year!

We are all back home from a GREAT Creative Escape at North Myrtle Beach!

Although we won’t have another Creative Escape until - tentatively September 2022, I will be hosting a mini Creative Escape November 6th. It is one day 8 am to 8 pm on Saturday, November 6th. It will be held at the Dallas Sr. Center in Dallas NC. in the large room where they have Sr. Dances.

Below you will see the flyer. Please contact me with any questions. I would love to have all confirmations filled out to me by October 10th. I will then make sure I assign bundles and notify you so you can get full payment in by October 16th.

Mini Creative Escape Confirmation

It’s hard to describe Creative Escape…..it’s fun….it’s crafting….it’s friends….it’s new friends……it’s food…..it’s desert…..it’s relaxing……it’s tiring…..and we’re ready to do it again!

Here is a review of the fun times we had this weekend and a few of the cards we made! I’ll try to post more of the cards and scrapbook spreads next week.

And here are part of the cards we made this weekend.

I will get the calendar updated this week, but for now, here are upcoming events:

Tuesday, Sept. 28th - Workshop with Dee in Greenville at 10 am

Friday, Oct. 1st - 1st Friday Club at 4pm, Sara is our hostess.

Tuesday, Oct. 5th - Spartanburg Club at 7 pm

****This Thursday, September 30th - last day to order and receive Sale-a-bration gifts and last day to get extra perks for joining as a demonstrator (join by Sept. 30th and receive one of 12 bundles FREE!)

Thanks for visiting! Please reach out at any time, I”m happy to help!

Esther