Designer Inspiration: NEW Hues of Happiness DSP

Hi everyone! I don’t know about you, but I am so excited for all of the new products that are coming available on May 3rd! I thought that I would give you guys a sneak peek into our designing process and see how we are using this new Designer Series Paper. I wanted this beautiful DSP to be the front and center of this card, and decided to try a new technique to really show this off.

To do so, I stacked 4 pieces of DSP together and cut into sections that I was able to mix and match, giving me 4 easy cards! As always, be creative and enjoy creating some fun new designs!

You can find the tutorial attached below; feel free to print and share.

CUT AND SWITCH TUTORIAL

Thanks for visiting! Esther

Book Card.....Video Tutorial plus Hershey Bunnie tutorials

Happy Easter! I know it’s almost over now….so I hope you have had a sweet, relaxing day! I did!

So there is lot’s going on in this post! Elizabeth has prepared a requested video on a Book Card! Way back in January club, we made these as a Valentine’s Day Cards. Now, we’ve put together another one using Tea Boutique Suite. This suite will be available along with the NEW In Colors and other exciting products from the NEW ANNUAL catalog on MAY 3rd!

 
 

For this card, you will need:

  • Base cardstock cut 4 1/4” x 8 1/2” and score at 4 1/4”

  • Base cardstock cut 4 1/4” x 9” and score at 4 1/4” and 8 1/2”

  • 5 pieces of Designer Series Paper cut 4” x 4”

  • And your choice of stamps, dies, and embellishments

Products used for this project:

  • Cup of Tea Bundle #158667 - available May 3rd

  • Tea Boutique 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper #158659 available May 3rd

  • 2022-2024 In Color Bakers Twine Pack #159195 available May 3rd

  • Orchid Oasis card stock #159267 available May 3rd

  • Orchid Oasis ink pad #159214 available May 3rd

  • Sweet Sorbet ink pad #159216 available May 3rd




 
 
 




Ranunculus Dies #157976

Fresh Freesia Cardstock #155615

Fresh Freesia Ribbon #155613

Whisper White Uninked pad and reinker #147277

Basics Embossing Powders #155554

Garden Green ink pad #147089

Detailed Trio Punch #146320 RETIRING ON SALE $12.

Heat Tool #129053

 

You can just click the picture and go straight to order on my website.

www.estherboyle.stampinup.net

 

January club card - Book Card

 


You may want to review the video on stamping and embossing with Whisper White Craft Ink and White Embossing Powder. Here is a link

Ok….so at the time of writing this Easter is almost over for this year, but print and save this CUTE Hershey Bar Wrapped Bunny for next year or a spring events. They are so fun!

 
 
Hershey Bar Wrapped Bunny Tutorial

Thanks for visiting! See you stamping soon! Esther

EASY EASTER BASKET PICTURE TUTORIAL - Stampin' Up supplies

Need an Easter Basket in a quick hurry! Stop here for a simple cute basket to create!

Following is a tutorial for an easy to make basket….for any occasion! Fill it with goodies….it’s really big enough to hold candy or a little bottle of lotion, fingernail polish, gum, whatever you come up with at the dollar store.

 
 

You will begin with an 8 1/2” x 8 1/2” piece of card stock and score it at 2 1/2” from the edge on each side all the way down the 8 1/2” side.

Below is a picture of your score and cut lines. Also, below that is a tutorial you can click the button and then print off.

TIP: When adhering the sides together to (those 3 strips on each side you are cutting) ALTERNATE ATTACHING LEFT ONE, THEN RIGHT ONE.

Also, it is easiest to adhere the 1/2” fold down first as shown.

Basket Tutorial

For this basket, I have used the Flowering Fields Bundle #157678 and Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper #157670. ( Will be retiring soon). Items are listed below. Purchase is appreciated. But know, you can use this template for a basket for any occasion! Maybe a cute idea for a bridal shower or baby shower to include a small gift and a gift card tucked in the basket.

Hope you enjoy! Another Easter tutorial coming up….get some Hershey Bars and find your oval punches or dies and we’ll make some really CUTE Hershey Bar Covered bunnies!

Esther

 

Easter Friends Tutorial and Upcoming Events!

Hello! It’s finally breaking through the cold weather and spring is just around the corner along with the NEW ANNUAL STAMPIN’ UP CATALOGS! They will be on their way to you this week! There are beautiful flowers, cute animals, and more masculine products you will be excited about!

If you would like a catalog and I don’t normally send one to you, please drop me an email with your address and we’ll be happy to get one mailed to you.

 
 

Easter Friends Card Tutorial

Here’s a simple but happy fun card to make and share this Easter! You probably have most supplies on hand. I encourage you to spend a little time this week, relax and make a couple of cards to give….I’m sure you’ll brighten someone’s day!

Tip: For this image of the duck or chick or bunny, use a similar color to stamp the image in. They are such beautiful heartwarming images but when you use a black ink….it detracts from the sweetness of the drawn image.

My suggestion is to stamp this duck image in Bumblebee and then carefully use your WaterPainter and watercolor the duck with Bumblebee ink from the lid of your ink pad.

Or using Blending brushes are a good option too.

2nd Tip: make sure the eyes pop…either by a tiny bit of Soft Suede ink for the duck and chick or less color for the bunny

Animals come alive when you see their eyes!

Easter Friends Card Tutorial

Item #’s are listed on the Easter Friends card tutorial and my be purchased from the shopping button above. Thank you!

Scrapbooking is this Saturday, April 16th.

I’d like to invite you to attend, just send me an RSVP so I have card stock prepared for you.

Sr. Center card class next Thursday, April 21st.

Please RSVP for this class also so I will have prepared for you. You are welcome to attend at the Dallas campus of Gastonia Sr. Center on Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Thursday, April 21st 1pm. Cost $10 for 4 cards…..3 of these cards are pictured below.

Registration for September 2022 Creative Escape is now open!

This year we’ll be at a cabin on the lake! Plan to take a long weekend and craft with me. Check in evening of Sept. 23rd and check out by 10:00am Sept. 25th. Cost is $325 plus a product bundle for the weekend. Here’s what the weekend includes:

  • lodging

  • meals

  • crafting supplies for 40 cards or 20 cards/scrapbook spreads

  • gifts including a pillow gift

  • and a wonderful time with friends!

Ladies come year after year for a special time. Reserve your space this year by filling out Creative Escape form below and deposit of $50

Creative Escape Conformation Form

Inspiration for you by you!

I love seeing the cards and projects you create and make! Here are a few I’ve enjoyed the past couple of weeks. Be sure to click on the picture for a larger view.

Thank you for visiting! Hope to see you soon at one of my events!

Esther

Easter Friends card step by step Tutorial

Celebrate Spring and Easter with a simple card to a loved one or a shut in that just needs a breath of fresh air and their spirits lifted. Your hand made cards are a gift of love!

Here’s an easy sweet card to put together with a step by step tutorial.

 

Easter Friends #157737 January-June 2022

 

Tip: to mask the bunny eyes while using a Blending Brush, cut out a little piece of a sticky note to cover the eyes. Peel off sticky note when finished for the eyes to “pop” with a lighter color.

Click on the picture to enlarge.

Easter Friends Bunny Card Tutorial

Below are pictured some of the products used for this card. They are also listed in the printed tutorial by product number.

If you enjoy this tutorial, purchase through me is appreciated. You may access my online order website from the above or below shopping tab.

#157737 Easter Friends Stamp set

 
 

#155613 Fresh Freesia Card Stock

 

#155611 Fresh Freesia Ink Pad

#157880 Flowing Flowers Stamp Set

Retiring #151690 Stitched So Sweetly Dies

#157928 Heart & Home Designer Series Paper

#155808 Loose Flower Flourishes

#157711 Bough Punch

Retiring #152725 Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder NOW on sale $5.40

#147116 Crumb Cake Ink Pad

#120953 Crumb Cake Card Stock

#153611 Blending Brushes

 
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Thanks for visiting! Later this week, I’ll have another tutorial for you …..stay tuned!

Esther

Reese's Chocolate Covered Egg Chick

Hi everyone!

Just popping in to give you a peek at some fun Easter projects we’ve been working on! The first one of these cuties is a little chick that holds a chocolate covered Easter egg. This is a super fun and easy project to do with your family and friends, but keep an eye on those chocolate eggs because they like to disappear! We had so much fun putting these together this week at our stamp camp! We don’t want you to miss out on the fun, so we’re linking the step by step tutorial and the products below. Happy Stamping!

If you enjoy this tutorial and are interested in obtaining the products used, please consider purchasing through my demonstrator website linked below.

Reese’s Chick Tutorial

There are several retired Stampin’ Up products I have used for the chick, but not to worry….there are other products you can get if you don’t have the ones I used. I’ve listed several that are currently available through shopping on the link above or below AND some are on the retiring list at a discounted price!!!

click on the pictures below to enlarge.

Tip: to make the chick look a little less sleepy….cut the eye lid just less than half

#149518 Delightful Tag Topper Punch Now $18.40

 

#152711 Fancy Tag Topper Punch NOW $11.50

#122334 Simply Scored Scoring tool $30

#152716 Greenery Embossing folder NOW $4.80

#151770 Layering Circle Dies $35

 
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Coming…..May 2nd Stampin’ Up 2022-2023 Annual Catalog

Can hardly wait! A wonderful annual catalog with lots to explore! Here’s a sneak peek of our NEW In Colors! Enjoy dreaming of the possibilities…..

Click on the picture to see the In color name

Upcoming Events you won’t want to miss!

Card Buffet: Friday, April 29th my home

Saturday, April 30th with Jodi

Saturday, May 7th my home

I will plan to take around 10 ladies at my home - so sign up early to ensure your spot.

2022 Creative Escape

This year I have rented a home on the lake that has a 1200 sq foot room to craft in. Dates are Sept. 22 check in evening and check out by Sunday 25 AM.

The girls and I are planning another fun year of crafting with you! Sign up now…..counting down 16 spaces left!

Happy Spring! Hope to hear about all your Reese chicks! Hide a few eggs for yourself!

Thanks for visiting! Esther

Easter Stampcamp....cute! bunny, chick, basket & cards

oooooh! I have some super cute projects for you!!! I love how these turned out and I hope you will too!

Easter Stampcamp this Thursday, March 31st and Saturday, April 2nd at my home and possible Friday 10-4

Please register by RSVP to me. I have 10 places on Thursday 10-5pm and 8 places on Saturday 10-4. It is possible for me to add Friday 10-4 also.

Cost for 5 projects….only 4 are showing here….plus one more Easter card using the little ducky is $13.00

Please let me know at the time of registration, if you would like to make the boy bunny or the girl bunny wrapped Hershey bar and if you care if it is Almond Hershey bar or regular Milk Chocolate bar.

The chick holds a Reese’s chocolate cover egg.

If you would like to make more than one of the bunny or chick, please let me know at the time of RSVP. Bunny $3 and Chick is $2.50 each.

I’d love for you to join me making these sweet projects to enjoy and give this spring! Contact me via text, phone, or email.

Photo gallery for your inspiration:

I love love seeing all the projects you create! Stephanie is new to stamping, but she has got such a good eye for creating. Here is her Easter card she made from our recent SAB, Daffodil Afternoon DSP and then Brenda….always comes up with the cutest and most thoughtful gifts to make you feel special!

You can click on the picture for a close up.

March Scrapbooking

This month, I got a little carried away with the beach theme and the new Waves of inspiration stamp set…..the stamps and dies for this set will be in our new annual catalog BUT….right now we can order PLUS while supplies last, the Waves of the Ocean DSP #159982, Blue Foils #159983 and Rhinestone Waves #159396 may be purchased.

The pelican on the pylons and the Designer Series Paper worked just perfect for these pages. Enjoy! and come scrapbook with me the 3rd Thursday of each month.

I have also used On the Horizon Bundle #157779 with these pages.

Click on the picture to view complete image.

Our other spread uses the Slim Sayings Bundle with the Slim Card Dies. I have a great time using this die set for club card and scrapbooking this month…..it’s such a fun look to use the mosaic die and see what combinations are possible.

Here I used it to make a pocket to hold journaling and some fun sentiment tags for my page. The DSP used was retiring Expressions in Ink DSP #155464

Check your catalogs!!! Retiring items are selling out! Below is a pdf you can print….go by page number and check your catalogs for which items are retiring.

Last chance items 2021-2022 annual catalog pdf

  • Order asap

  • You may order online on my web site and use hostess code BPQBJ7MH

  • or contact me with any questions or to put in your order

Hope to see you stamping soon!

Esther

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS 2021-2022 ANNUAL CATALOG

Here it is! Pull out your wish list and dog eared pages of your annual catalog…..it’s the last chance to order! And you won’t want to miss out!

  • Make your list

  • Place your order online on my website: ORDER NOW Esther's website

  • Shipping is $6.95 flat rate for orders under $70 or 10% over $70

  • Or, if I will be seeing you in the next month, and your order would fall in that flat rate shipping fee, I’ll be glad to put in orders together at the end of every day for the next few days to help save you some shipping. Some items will go quickly, so it’s up to you if you want to chance a few hours of wait til the end of the day.

  • When ordering on my website, please use hostess code
    BPQBJ7MH until the end of March if ordering under $150

  • If you are ordering more than $150, please enjoy using the hostess benefits yourself.

  • Please reach out to me with any questions….I’m happy to help!

2021-2022 Last Chance annual catalog pdf

Thank you so much for shopping with me! And being part of my community of crafting friends!

Esther

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS 2021-2022 ANNUAL CATALOG

Here it is! Pull out your wish list and dog eared pages of your annual catalog…..it’s the last chance to order! And you won’t want to miss out!

  • Make your list

  • Place your order online on my website: ORDER NOW Esther's website

  • Shipping is $6.95 flat rate for orders under $70 or 10% over $70

  • Or, if I will be seeing you in the next month, and your order would fall in that flat rate shipping fee, I’ll be glad to put in orders together at the end of every day for the next few days to help save you some shipping. Some items will go quickly, so it’s up to you if you want to chance a few hours of wait til the end of the day.

  • When ordering on my website, please use hostess code
    BPQBJ7MH until the end of March if ordering under $150

  • If you are ordering more than $150, please enjoy using the hostess benefits yourself.

  • Please reach out to me with any questions….I’m happy to help!

2021-2022 Annual catalog Last Chance pdf

Thank you so much for shopping with me! And being part of my community of crafting friends!

Esther

Annual 2021-2022 catalog Retiring list will be here Wednesday, March 23rd

Annual 2021-2022 catalog Retiring list will be here Wednesday, March 23rd. I will send a pdf on Wednesday as soon as I can! Remember the In Colors, embellishments, ribbons, embossing folders, and dies, and punches all go so quickly, so order ASAP!

You can order directly online on my website www.estherboyle.stampinup.net any time. Please use the hostess code: BPQBJ7MH unless you are ordering $150 or more. Please DO NOT use hostess code when order $150 or more, but enjoy the hostess benefits yourself.

Or you can always reach out to me by email, text, or phone and I’ll be happy to answer any questions, research something for you, or put in your orders.

The Retiring In Colors are:

  • Misty Moonlight (reinker already on low inventory)

  • Magenta Madness

  • Bumblebee

  • Just Jade

  • Cinnamon Cider

Everything, including the Stampin’ Blends markers and Designer Series Paper will retire with these colors.

I have a few more cards from our team meeting to show you. I had asked the ladies to make cards from their most favorite sets out of our retiring annual catalog. And here are 2 more of those cards….

You may wonder how Blair made the Sunflower card….she used a masking technique so that the sunflowers and sentiment are all on the same piece of card stock. By tearing sticky notes and placing them on a piece of 3” x 5 1/2” of Basic White card stock she was able to “mask” or keep the Basic White card stock from being stamped on when she stamped the sunflowers and color them and the background in. Then she took the sticky notes off and stamped the sentiment. Blair has an true artist flair of getting the coloring just perfect!

It’s totally a fun thing to learn new ways and ideas to use your stamps and have that close fellowship with friends each month…..I invite you to join one of my clubs for community!

I love seeing the cards that you all make! It totally feeds my eyes and gives me ideas too! Below, there is a pop up card I made with Flowering Tulips bundle from Annette’s tutorial at team meeting. And a few other cards I’ve received from you all. I hope they will inspire you to stamp something today!

Be sure to click on the picture for a full size image to open up and you can scroll through all the cards images.

Upcoming Events you may want to join me at:

Scrapbooking - Saturday March 26th at 6:00pm We’ll make two 2-page spreads…I’m thinking at beach and times with you

Easter Stamp camp - come make Easter cards, baskert, and bunny wrapped Hershey bar Make plans to attend: Thursday, March 31st 10am to 5pm - I will extend to evening if I have requests for that evening OR Saturday, April 2nd 10am to 4pm

Card Buffet - April 29 and May 7th - I plan on having a large selection on cards available for you including the ones above from Happy Hedgehogs, Seas the Day, Hello Ladybug, and Waves of the Ocean.

Thanks for visiting! I hope to see you stamping soon! Esther

Take another look at 2021-2022 Stampin' Up annual catalog

Sometimes I get so excited about a new mini catalog, I get a little sidetracked and forget about wonderful stamp sets I don’t want to miss in the annual catalog!

May 3rd will begin the new ordering period for a NEW annual catalog. But….let’s take another gander through the current 2021-2022 annual catalog.

At our recent team meeting, we swapped cards made from some of our favorite stamp sets from the 2021-2022 annual Stampin’ Up catalog. Take a look below to see our creations.

And be on the lookout March 23rd for the retiring list for 2021-2022 annual catalog to be posted. You’ll not want to miss out on ordering those products on your wish list that will be retiring. Immediately order anything from the retiring In Colors Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade, Bumblebee, Magenta Madness, and Misty Moonlight, Designer Series Paper, and embellishments, dies, or punches you may want.

Click on the images below to see an enlarged picture.

I love our team meetings! In general, we meet about every other month or so. If you want a little more stamping and a discount…..consider joining Stampin’ Up as a demonstrator under me. I’d be happy to answer questions about the demonstratorship and being involved on my team. Please just reach out to me at your convenience. Here are a few pictures of our last team meeting….we’re watching demonstrations of card designs :)

Stampin’ Up has received a shipments and very little is out of stock at the time….be sure to check out the sales this month!

March 20% off Product List
Waves of the Ocean product list

I’m taking reservations for 2022 Creative Escape! be sure to sign up with the form below. This year we plan to be around Sevierville TN in a large home with a 1200 sq. ft. room with lots of lights to craft by. Please contact me for more info.

Creative Escape Confirmation

Thanks for visiting today! Esther

How to put together Tulip Dies....Stampin' Up

One thing that really impressed me with the Tulip Dies was the variety of looks this set has for tulips! There are 8 dies that can be put together in various ways for an assortment of flowers. No 2 flowers look alike in nature, and these dies make an array of different looking tulip flowers.

I also appreciate that I can send all 8 dies through the die cutting machine at one time fo make 4 different flowers…..saves time and effort going through the die cutting machine just once!

Watch my video to see how easy it is to put together these tulip flowers. You’ll be making your versions of these welcome springtime flowers! Be sure to like and share my video if you find it helpful :)

  • Flowering Tulips Bundle #157678 $52

  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper #157670 $11.50

  • New Horizons 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper #157768 $11.50

During the month of March, Stampin’ Up has 20 savings on the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine! If you have been waiting for a SALE…..it’s here! Most dies - not all - but most will fit in the mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. It’s so nice to have sitting right beside you, without taking up too much space or weight if you carry with you.

Check out the other bundles Stampin’ Up has put on sale along with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Click here to see 20% sale bundles

Getting excited for a new catalog? It may be coming fast, but it’s always fun to see and play with NEW products! What fun creations we can make!!! Waves of the Ocean stamps and die bundle will be in the NEW annual catalog, but as a preview, we can purchase now. And as an extra perk for the preview,

Stampin’ Up has made a few products that coordinate with the Waves of the Ocean……

  • beautiful Blue Foils Speciality paper (3 colors…Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, and Silver

  • Waves of the Ocean Designer Series Paper 12 x 12

  • And Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels

You can order all products while supplies last in a Collection including all the products for $79.25 #161797

Next week we’ll review some of our favorite stamps and products from the May 2021 - April 2022 annual catalog. Keep watching….the retired list of products will be posted on March 23rd.

Be sure to order immediately any In Colors retiring items, embellishments, dies, punches. These items usually sell out very very quickly. Next week, I’ll post a hostess code for online ordering.

Thanks for visiting with me!

To order online, please visit my website: www.etherboyle.stampinup.net

or contact me directly,

Esther