Back to the 80's Creative Escape recap

Life is a fun adventure sometimes! And this past weekend was in that category. Relive our weekend of Creative Escape back to the 80’s theme at Douglas Lake with the video below.

 
 

We were in a large cabin….lots of space to craft 40 cards and 20 page scrapbook layout. Next week I’ll post more of the cards and some of the scrapbook spreads but for now, enjoy the video Elizabeth put together of our weekend.

We crafted, played ‘The Cut”, had a burger/chocolate bomb 80’s party by the fire pit, laughed, talked, helped each out and most of us are ready to do it again next year! We’ll rest up a bit first! LOL

If you missed Creative Escape, you may want to attend the next STAMPIN’ BLITZ! It will be held on Saturday, November 5th. 8 AM to 8 PM

You will make 20 Christmas cards…..2 of 10 different styles of cards. Here are the specs:

  • Held at Dallas Senior Center located at 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas NC

  • Cost $95 to include all consumable supplies for 20 cards, adhesive, small gift, breakfast, lunch, supper, and dessert buffet

  • Plus purchase of a product bundle through me to be shared use at your table during the event and then taken home with you

  • Massage therapist available in the afternoon 15 min for $25 cash if desired

  • Intended bundles for cards that I will be using:

    • ·     Santa’s Delivery  $48

      ·     All Bundled Up and North Pole Mischief   $44

      ·     Peace to you and Jingle, Jingle, Jingle  $40

      ·     Snowman Magic   $41

      ·     Christmas Lights Bundle  $45

      ·     Christmas Barn Bundle  $46

      ·     Leaves of Holly Bundle  $51

      ·     Sweet Candy Canes   $51

  • No video tutorials, but you will each have a written tutorial plus I will be circulating to help and answer questions

  • Sign up ASAP, Deadline to sign up October 16 ( the sooner the better so I can plan please)

This is a great introduction to what it’s like at Creative Escape, although it would be good to stamp with me at a club, Sr. Center class, or card buffet before coming to Stampin’ Blitz.

Click the button below for a confirmation to send in with $50 deposit.

Stampin' Blitz Confirmation

And here is a flyer you can share with a friend about this year’s Christmas Stampin’ Blitz. Thanks for visiting! Please email or text if you have any questions. Esther

Christmas Stampin' Blitz 2022

Weekly Deals.....every week NEW deals the month of September

It’s been a lot of fun checking each Thursday for the new deals! I love this week’s! It includes Texture Chic Memories and More Cards that coordinate with the Designer Series Paper that I showed you last week used for the Just Beachy scrapbook layout. Check out this weeks deals below!

You know I’ll be ordering some of the Real Red and Fresh Freesia ribbon!

159201

TEXTURE CHIC MEMORIES & MORE

SALE $8.00

159202

TEXTURE CHIC MEMORIES & MORE CARDS & ENVELOPES

SALE

$9.60

159139

ROSE GOLD 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY PAPER

SALE

$8.00

159191

TRINKETS ADHESIVE-BACKED FLOWERS

SALE

$8.10

158133

SOFT SUCCULENT 1/2" (1.3 CM) SATIN SHIMMER RIBBON

SALE

$6.38

157981

SLIMLINE ENVELOPES

SALE

$9.00

158138

WHITE 3/4" (1.9 CM) FRAYED RIBBON

SALE

$6.75

156405

SNOWY WHITE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) VELVET SHEETS

SALE

$4.00

156323

REAL RED 3/8" (1 CM) MINI RUFFLED RIBBON

SALE

$7.20

154585

SOFT PASTELS ASSORTMENT

SALE

$8.10

155615

FRESH FREESIA 3/8" (1 CM) OPEN WEAVE RIBBON

SALE

$6.30

And don’t forget about the special purchase THIS MONTH ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! You may purchase these dies or bundle this month only while supplies last! My favorites…..This Birthday Piggy, Trimming the Tree, and Apple Harvest Bundle! Click on the picture to enlarge. You may contact me to order or visit my web www.estherboyle.stampinup.net

Come join us this week at the Dallas Sr. Center to make 4 cards for $10 at 1:00pm on Thursday, Sept. 15th. Please RSVP Below are 2 of the cards we’ll be making. Click picture to see full card image.

Thanks for visiting! Please contact me with any questions. See you next week!

Esther

Texture Chic Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up

Is so luscious! I have thoroughly loved using ALL the pieces in the Texture Chic DSP package! And thought it perfect for another beach scrapbook spread! Enjoy! Pictures for August spread are below.

Because we’ll be having Creative Escape this month, we’ll meet again for scrapbooking in October….please join us!

Christmas Card Stampin’ Blitz

Keep watching! I hope to be moving a little faster in the coming days, but I at least wanted you to be able to block off your calendars for a November 5th Christmas Card Stampin’ Blitz!!!

  • Saturday, November 5th 2022 8am to 8pm

  • We’ll be making 20 Christmas cards….2 of 10 different styles. I plan to use the 5 Christmas stamp sets from Creative Escape and add 5 more to make up the 10 different styles of cards

  • Will be held at the Dallas Sr. Center and Vikki our massage therapist will be there in the afternoon again.

  • Cost will be coming - it will be a little more than last year, but I want to price out my cards since I haven’t done that in quite a few years. I will also have a confirmation sheet to fill out. Plan to make a $50 deposit please.

  • Texture Chic DSP designs itself so well to tearing so that it looks like white cap waves in the ocean. I put a torn piece of Crumb Cake CS inbetween to look like sand

  • Notice Texture Chic DSP lends itself to stamping shells, starfish, sand texture and crabs right on top to add to the depth of texture and what is going on in the foreground to bring you into the pages.

  • Texture Chic Designer Series Paper is item #158808 on page 134 in the annual catalog. To order, please visit my website from the link above.

  • These pages were designed with visiting a museum in mind but it really makes me think of following any path that meanders and finds all kinds of interesting things to look at.

  • The “path” is created using Layering Diorama Dies #155565 on page 172 in the annual catalog

  • The Designer Series Paper is from Tea Boutique 6 x 6 DSP #158659 and Awash in Beauty 12 x 12 DSP #158973. You’ll find some sentiments in He’s All That #159071 and Let’s Set Sail #157900

And, I have some beautiful cards to inspire you this week! The first is my inspiration from my friend in Ocean Isle Beach….for club this month, we are using Best Butterflies from Debbies card inspirational card here….

and a few more cards to inspire you from Linda, Elaine, and Ann

Here’s a little fun for September!!!

Each week, Stampin’ Up is hosting a few products that will have a sale applied to for ONE WEEK ONLY!

Each Monday, a different set of sale items will be available for ONE week only.

Each week, you can go to my website and check out the specials here: estherboyle.stampinup.net

You may order direct from my website or contact me directly to place your order or give you a hostess code.

Thanks for visiting! See you stamping soon!

Esther

Cards to inspire

Today’s post is a little lacking….I’ve finally succumb to being sick in bed today….probably not a bad thing for me to rest.

I’ve photographed some beautiful cards I’ve received the past few months for you to enjoy as much as I have. Click on the picture to enlarge…..talk to you next week with August scrapbooking pictures.

Definitely plan to have 1st Friday club on Friday….Amy is our hostess!

Thanks for visiting! Esther

10 Days of Sale-a-bration left for 2022

It’s always been so fun to get gifts…..especially ones you get to pick out yourself! There have been several Sale-a-bration gifts that I have fallen in love with this year…..

Wonderful World Designer Series Paper and Stamp set bundle…free with a $100 order. To make this card you will also need Split Card Textures Dies #159162 and Fresh Freesia Card stock #155613 and ribbon #155615. I used Rich Razzleberry ink #147091 (The Split Card Textures Dies should be back in inventory in a week!)

 
 

Rings of Love Designer Series Paper…. free with a $50 order, this goes perfectly with Happy Hedgehogs on page 60 of the annual catalog #157983. The little birdie stamp matches so well! I used Daffodil Delight #154883 and Night of Navy #154891 Stampin’ Blends to color the little bird and then die cut with Fabulous Frames pg 171 in the annual catalog #159163.

 
 

Stylish Sketches stamp set…..free with a $50 order. At first I didn’t get a vision for this stamp set….but this card changed my mind! I love it for a fun masculine card! Here it is paired with Mossy Meadow card stock #133676, Cajun Craze card stock #119684, and Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Paper #158941. Embellishments are Brushed Metallic Dots #156506 and Linen Thread #104199

And the Hippest Hipppos stamp set and Hippo Dies #159921 and #159928 each free with a $50 order have been total fun! We found you can get Kinder brand Hippo biscuits in either cocoa or hazelnut flavor….and they are yummy!

If you would like to place an order to obtain these products or have questions, please reach out to me! I’m happy to help and love to see you enjoy stamping and giving to others! Or you can place your order online directly on my website Esther's online ordering

Coming in September…..Perfect Pairs! Dies to go with your stamps!

There are 6 new pairs of dies available while supplies last in September. These coordinate with stamp sets in the annual catalog and July-December catalog.

  • If you have previously ordered the stamp set, you may just order the die set in September.

  • There is a 10% discount on both stamps and dies when your order together during September.

  • There is no limit on the number of sets you order

Inspiration by you…for you!

Included is a card from Wonderful World by Yvonna and 2 from Helen using Hues of Happiness DSP and retired Flowering Fields DSP. Click on image to enlarge.

Thank You for visiting! It always encourages me to see you inspired and learning in your crafting! See you stamping soon!

Esther

Easy masking technique video using Wonderful World Stamp Set from 2022 Sale-a-bration

Ease into a new technique with this video using a Masking Technique! Masking paper - item #155480 on page 149 in the 2022 to 2023 Annual Catalog is a great item to have in your crafting supplies.

You never know when you will need to mask a word or image. In the mean time…..here is a great EASY technique to use with masking paper on July to August 2022 Sale-a-bration gift, Wonderful World stamp set!

Wonderful World stamp set and DSP is FREE until the end of August while supplies last with a purchase of $100.

Creative Escape

Just 7 spaces left for this year’s Creative Escape! I’d like to invite you to come…..register ASAP as we are cutting for it this week. Please reach out to me for additional info and to register.

Sr. Center card making

This month will be a slight change of date….to Wednesday, August 17th at 1:00pm

Scrapbooking for August

Will be Saturday, August 27th You are invited to join us making two 2-page spreads Saturday.

Cards for your inspiration:

Thanks for visiting! Hope to see you stamping soon!

Esther

Masking Technique/Hippo treat box

What is masking?…….It’s a way to cover up or block off part of your card or image. It's a way of protecting an area from ink when stamping or blending.

When you join Stampin’ Up as a demonstrator under me, one perk is to attend team meetings! They are usually about 3 hours long and a lot of fun chatting with friends, learning new techniques and things - who knows what nuggets you will hear, getting gifts, participating in swaps, and lunch :)

This month we studied masking techniques….a whole world of possibilities! Below, I am sharing from the swap cards my team made most all using some kind of masking technique.

Next week, I plan to have a video teaching an easy masking technique ….stay tuned for more on masking!

I’d like to invite you to join my team of Stampin’ Up demonstrators this month! Stampin’ Up is offering a special when you join this month during Sale-a-bration. The kit is $99 plus tax. This month, you receive with the kit:

  • your choice of $125 in products

  • business kit including a case of catalogs you can share with your friends

  • a July 2022 to December 2023 Making Plans Planner

  • Making Plans Trio Notebooks

  • Stamp set

As always, you get a 20% or 25% discount on all demonstrator orders with Stampin’ Up

And you will be able to attend my team meetings. Usually we have them every other month. There we explore stamping and in general have a fun time! Please contact me for any questions. Here’s a link to join. Click to Join

It’s a fun thing too, you’ll have a surprise gift. Here’s the fun gift my team received this meeting. It was created with Design A Treat Bundle #159895

Card Buffet - this Friday, Aug. 12th 9AM to 4 PM

I still have a few spaces available for Friday. Please RSVP if you would like to attend. One of the projects I have created for you to make is this cute little hippo box AND there is the cutest Kinder brand of biscuit in the shape of a hippo to put inside in coco or hazelnut flavor.

There are over 20 cards you can choose from to make and make as many as you desire. Cards are $2.50 each and when your reach 8 cards, your 9th one is free.

 
Hippo Box tutorial
 

Thanks for visiting! Esther

Mosaic Texture Chic Scrapbook layout

Texture Chic Designer Series Paper is so intriguing! It’s got a touch of gold in different patterns on each different sheet in the package….there are seashells with gold dots, wood grain with gold lines, flowers with gold diamonds…..

This month I’ve used it for a Mosaic scrapbook spread. I love how the gold and the design looks - it’s shabby chic, its elegant, and it’s so interesting to look at the design!

 

Texture Chic Designer Series Paper #158808

 

This spread is created on Pool Party Base and uses Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen as mattes for pictures. Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge the pictures. Also, Fabulous Frames Item #159163 were used in Gold Foil as accents.

Our other spread uses the Sale-a-bration Tree Lot Dies item #159938. Currently, this die set is unavailable. I’ll post when I know a definite time to order these as a free gift during Sale-a-bration in August 2022.

Stamp set Trees For Sale - July to December 2022 mini catalog page 39, item #159785 is also used for this particular spread. And some of the Designer Series Paper is from Rings of Love, Sale-a-bration free gift #159939 which should be available the week of Aug. 8th.

You are invited to join us for scrapbooking - usually every 3rd Saturday of the month to create 2 two-page spreads. All supplies are cut and ready for you to die cut and stamp. Later you can drop pictures of your choice on them at home. Please RSVP

Cards by you for your inspiration!

I definitely have a big stack of cards to share with you! Even some from the last team meeting! I love looking at them all over again as I cleaned up part of my desk. Here are some to inspire you in your creative endeavors….ENJOY! Click on the picture to enlarge.

Hope to see you stamping soon!

Spartanburg club - Tuesday, Aug. 2nd with Linda as our hostess

1st Friday club - Friday, Aug. 5th with Heather as our hostess

Team Meeting - Saturday, Aug. 6th at 10am and Zoom at 3pm

Club Zoom on Monday, Aug. 8th at 7pm

Thanks for visiting! Esther

I feel loved!/Card Buffet

Over the past couple of months, I’ve received so many cards! I can tell you all ….A BIG THANK YOU!!!! Each time I get them mail…I’m always looking to see if there is a handmade card….and that gets opened super fast! I have felt so encouraged, loved, valued, and like I was given energy to keep going when so very tired a lot of the time.

I am very grateful to be the recipient of all the beautiful cards, prayers, and thoughts from all of you!!! It’s the icing on the cake! :) Carrot Cake!

I did have a Happy Birthday - was a little strange that my children/spouses give me gifts this year as well as spending time with me and Scott. Time with family is so precious! And it was a little fun although not expected to open their gifts!

Included with this post are some of the cards I have received….and I promise to post more. They are beautiful cards and wonderful ideas to inspire you and copy. Please enjoy! I will continue to post in the upcoming days. Click on the picture to view the full card.

Card Buffet

Most cards are $2.50 - the best deal is to make 8 cards and get the 9th one FREE. There will be a few cards @ $2. There are over 20 different cards to choose from! Come sit, chat, and make the cards you want to make and the amount of each you want to make. It’s a fun time to beat the heat!

The card buffet has been extended to one more day! As of now…there are a few spaces on Saturday, July 30th. And, we are adding another day…Friday, August 12th from 10-6pm.

More cards have been added to the card buffet. Here are the latest from Wonderful World Bundle of Stamp set and 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

Be sure to order soon to get your Sale-a-bration FREE gifts to make more cards!

July Scrapbooking will be this Saturday, July 30th at 5pm. Please RSVP if you would like to attend. Cost is $20 for 2 two-page spreads.

Thanks for visiting! Hope to see you stamping soon!

Esther

Scrapbook your July 4th and Family pictures!

Greetings everyone! I hope this summer is giving you fun with your families! Below are June’s scrapbook spreads….I’m a little late getting them posted as well as a lot of birthday and encouragement cards.

All of your cards have been such an uplifting encouragement to me!!! I will get them all posted. Life has been so busy with the estate sale, I have missed time in the stamp room for sure!

Below the scrapbook spreads, are 2 more samples from Hope & Prayer stamp set. I hope you have either ordered or are making plans to order your set today!

July 4th Spread using Hey Sports Fan 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper - retired and retired Chevron punch All Stampin’ Up

TIP:

To keep the chevron pieces straight when applying on your spread, cut a 1 inch piece of cardstock - a different color than your base piece and use a couple pieces of Post-it Tape or sticky sheet to adhere while attaching the chevron pieces. This will keep them straight. See picture below.

Also, adding a bit of glimmer paper with the chevrons makes things shine without being too much competition for your firework pictures.

Family Spread with Cottage Rose stamps and die set

TIP:

Part of the Designer Series Paper used is a quiet piece of Smoky Slate. For the other paper, I made my own by randomly stamping the same flower image from Cottage Rose stamp set on Basis White cardstock. You see this paper under the letters “FAMILY” and under the right side picture mattes.

The same flower is then stamped on Basic White cardstock and colored in Rich Razzleberry with a sponge dauber and the leaves Soft Seafoam. Click on pictures to enlarge. Sorry, pictures seem a bit fuzzy tonight.

Hope & Prayer stamp set

Here are 2 more ideas for you using Hope & Prayer stamp set. I hope you will help me make a difference and communicate to Stampin’ Up how much we desire these kinds of encouraging religious based stamp sets. Order yours during the month of July to count your vote with me and my team! Click to enlarge picture idea.

I always love sharing your creations so everyone can see and glean new ideas to create! Here are a few of my most recent cards….I’ll be posting earlier ones I’ve received in the near future.

Mark your calendars and send an RSVP!

I’m having a card buffet July 29th and July 30th at my home. Planning on more than 16 different cards for you. Below are 3 of them. Hope you can come! Friday 10-6 and Saturday 9-4 Click to enlarge picture.

Thanks for visiting! See you stamping soon! Esther

This weeks classes/clubs:

Tuesday - July 19th Morningside Club, Anne M. is our hostess

Thursday - July 21st Sr. Center at 1pm please RSVP all are welcome!

Friday - July 22nd Gastonia club, Debbie Y. is our hostess

Stampin' Up Hope & Prayer

We are in week #2 of my challenge on purchasing Hope & Prayer stamp set……. I think I’ve counted over 10 purchased just from me ot counting my team! I’m excited!!! I’m including below, samples of cards we’ve designed using Hope & Prayer.

Click on the image to open to see the full card. I will be sending a sheet will all the card samples from Hope & Prayer stamp set for your reference to create many encouraging cards from this set.

Also, just an update of those keeping up with what has been going on…..I have completed 2 days of Estate sale and today, with a lot of help, my parents house is completely cleaned out and cleaned except for half of the garage. And most of that will be out by the end of Monday. Thanks to everyone that helped me!!!!

So…..bottom line, I need a little rest now. I don’t bounce back like I did 20 years ago :(

Card buffet that was scheduled for July 15 & 16 is being rescheduled to July 29 & 30th. I hope it doesn’t mess everyone’s schedule up and that I will see you at the card buffet! Please RSVP

 
 

Here is the video that I promised last week. We use Sale-a-bration Hippest Hippos #159921 and coordinating dies, Hippo Dies #159928 Free with purchase of $50.

Learn how to perfectly stamp a narrow stamp repeatedly by using the Stamparatus to aid in a consecutively stamping with precision.

Thanks for visiting!

Esther

For your reference, here’s a quick update on the stamping schedule for July:

Tuesday, July 12th - Arbors West with Melody as our hostess

Tuesday, July 19th - Mornigside Club with Anne as our hostes

Thursdya, July 21st - Sr. Center card class

Friday, July 22nd - Gastonia club with Debbie as our hostess

Friday, July 29 & 30 - Card buffet 10 am to 6pm

Saturday, July 30th - Scrapbooking