2023 Engaging Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up

Another year Stampin’ Up has created some eye-catching Designer Series Paper! The catalog does not do justice to the pictures. As I separated it all out, my eyes loved looking at all the patterns, colors, and designs!

2023 Designer Series Paper Shares….

A great way to see ALL the different patterns and papers and decide which packages you want to get the whole package AND to have a LITTLE of ALL the Designer Series Paper is to purchase a SHARE.

For the 12 x 12 DSP, I prefer to cut it to measurement 4 x 12 inches so you will be able to get 2 complete card fronts plus a little extra piece.

I am offering 2 different shares for the Designer Series Paper this year.

2023 6 x 6 DSP - 54 different sheets Cost $18. and includes:

  • Bright & Beautiful

  • Glorious Gingham

  • Inked Botanicals

  • 2023-2025 In Color

  • Brights Collection

2023 12 x 12 DSP - measures 4 x 12 - 60 Sheets Cost $26. and includes:

  • Countryside Inn

  • Delightfully Eclectic

  • Earthen Elegance

  • Freesias a Daisy

  • Let’s Go Fishing

  • Les Shoppes

  • Masterfully Made

  • Stargazing

  • Zoom Crew

Definitely let me know ASAP if you would like to purchase a share and which one or both you would like. I will have them to you as quick as I can. If I mail the shares to you please add extra for postage otherwise I will deliver when I see you or at club.

More cards from our team meeting last week:

 
 

One of the team gifts was a key chain made from Bright & Beautiful DSP for a colorful eye catching conversation starter key chain to use.

 
 

Today, we celebrated Mother’s Day for me and Anna (she’s expecting in November:)) But I also received a special blessing from Amanda…the most beautiful card and when I opened it kept on opening for a special treat blessing! Thank you Amanda!

Here’s a little teaser for next week scrapbooking….comeback next week for the complete spread

 
 

Events this week:

Tuesday, May 9th - Morningside club at 10 AM, Barbara is our hostess

Friday, May 12th - Gastonia club at 11 AM, Becky is our hostess

Thanks for visiting! Esther

Monkey Around with the Little Monkey Bundle from Stampin' Up!

That’s exactly what we did with these CUTE little monkeys at our team meeting this past Saturday!

NEW in the 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up annual catalog is a CUTE stamp and builder punch called Little Monkey. Sale begins Tuesday, May 2nd. Item #161379 $38.50 USD plus tax and shipping.

Here are samples of our creativity with this Little Monkey bundle. First is a flip card…. The card opens as a regular card but on the front is a pull tag at the bottom so you can “flip” through the monkey swinging, eating a banana to the final sentiment of “I’m bananas about you”

 
 

One of the gifts at our team meeting was some banana bread…tied with a monkey belly band. We also added a monkey belly band to the plastic ware

 

And here’s another card we made from the Little Monkey Bundle. The face was made by stamping the monkey on crumb cake CS with Pecan Pie ink and then punching it out and adhering it to a stamped and punched monkey in Pecan Pie ink and CS.

Cathy made her swap card for the team meeting using the Little Monkey too…

Little Monkey Bundle Stampin 'Up
 

There’s more to love in the NEW annual catalog….Cheerful Daises Bundle and Beautiful Balloons Bundle

 

This Cheerful Daisies card was created by Elaine

 

We’ll have a few more swap cards next week to show off.

I’ve received my catalogs and will be mailing out Monday, May 1st to you. And I’ll bring the others to each club.

This week’s events:

  • Tuesday, May 1st Spartanburg club at 4PM, Linda is our hostess

  • Friday, may 5th First Friday Club at 5PM, Sandy is our hostess

See you stamping soon! Have a great week!

Esther

Elegant Border Dies - Exclusive Stampin' Up with video tutorial

When I first saw these dies….I fell in love with their beauty and elegant intricate cut work and ease to use! I think you will too.

 
 

You won’t find these dies in a catalog. They are pictured online at my online store. www.estherboyle.stampinup.net. You will find some other fabulous products there also. I’ll picture some of my favorites below.

To order, you may use my online store or contact me. Please enter hostess code: A9WT7ZTB OR If you have over $150 in products, please use the hostess benefits for yourself. Thank you!

 

And here is another card we made using these dies….the Hydrangea is retired - you could use any floral image you desire….it turned out to be a really pretty card that could be used for birthday to sympathy card.

 

Aren’t they beautiful shapes! And below is another favorite of mine…the Irresistible Blooms Bundle and Designer Series Paper.

 

161154

HELLO, IRRESISTIBLE SUITE COLLECTION (ENGLISH)

$74.50

161139

HELLO, IRRESISTIBLE 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

$12.50


161150

IRRESISTIBLE BLOOMS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

BUNDLED SAVINGS

$54.00

Reminder: Team Meeting Saturday, April 29th featuring NEW catalog products and 2 guest artists featuring techniques

If you are in the area of Bessemer City, there is a new card class on Tuesday, April 25th 5-8pm and again on Wednesday, April 26th 9-12 noon. Cost is $10 Please sign up at Keiser Sr. Center in Bessemer City.

Thanks for visiting! Esther

FREE SHIPPING - ONE DAY ONLY APRIL 19TH

That’s right! Love FREE SHIPPING! Free shipping on orders of $75 or greater for one day….April 19th! You’ll save 11% with the free shipping - that equals more stamp supplies:)

Please reach out to me if you have questions or would like me to enter your order for you. OR if you would like to enter your order on my web site www.estherboyle.stampinup.net

If you order is under $150, please use hostess code #A9WT7ZTB. Or contact me for hostess code to apply to your particular club.

If you order is $150 or more, please use the hostess benefits for yourself.

Thanks so much! Esther

Monkey Around with stampin’ ups NEW Little Monkey bundle

It’s almost here…..Begining May 2, 2023 you will be able to order this new stamp set and punch bundle! Just perfect for a little monkeying around with this new punch set!

If you are a part of my team, join me at the next TEAM MEETING April 29th to make this card and see more of the new annual 2023-2024 catalog products.

We have been playing - working with the new Little Monkey stamp set and punch bundle for some fun projects! It’s easy to stamp the little monkey and punch him out. We’ve used one of the new color additions to Stampin’ Ups Neutrals Collection, Pecan Pie. It works perfect for this little guy!

Little Monkey stamp set and punch by Stampin' Up
 

Along with the monkey to punch, there are 2 other monkeys in this stamp set along with a banana to punch and another banana stamp that is half peeled. You are sure to have some fun with the monkey set!

TEAM MEETING:

Make plans to attend if you are on my team April 29th at 10 AM. We’ll meet at the normal facility. Text me if you need address. If you would like to bring swaps (it’s a fun thing to do but not required) please make sure they are the new products or in the NEW annual 2023-2024 catalog.

For those unable to attend, I will hold a Zoom team meeting at 3 PM. Please email or text me for an invite. Invites will be sent out the Friday before.

Besides seeing and using products from the NEW annual catalog, I plan to have 3 or more NEW TECHNIQUES to share with you. I hope you will be able to attend!

This weeks schedule:

Tuesday, April 18th - Morningside club at 10 AM

Thursday, April 20th - Sr. Center Class at 1 PM

Friday, April 21st - Gastonia Club, Brenda is our hostess

Saturday, April 22nd - Jodi Card Buffet in Williamston, SC you may do 8 cards for $20 and get the 9th one free….pot luck for lunch - bring a dish to share

Tuesday, April 25th - Keiser Sr. Center Card Class 5-8PM, register at Keiser Sr. Center

Wednesday, April 26th - Keiser Sr. Center Card Class 9-12 AM, register at Keiser Sr. Center

Saturday, April 29th - TEAM MEETING at 10 AM

** New annual catalogs will be mailed out as soon as I receive them or if you attend a club, one will be handed out then or you can meet me me I receive them.

Thanks for visiting! there will be a video tutorial next week :). And if you read email a few weeks ago that we were moving…..well, we’ve decided to stay living at our house - just nothing out there any better for us.

Esther

Easter Bunny Video & Card Buffet this Thursday

Happy Easter….a little late. This week, I’ve included the latest video Elizabeth has made. Tuck this one away for next year for a fast cute treat! All you need is left over scrap Designer Series Paper and a Hershey Nugget!

Make easy simple Easter treat. Bunny ears with a Hershey Nugget and your scrap Stampin’ Up Designer Series Paper

We got carried away! Making cards for our next card buffet! There are about 25 cards to choose from to make! You decide which cards to make and how many. Make 8 cards and get your 9th one FREE! Cards are $2.50 each. Here are just a few you get to choose from:

 
Share a Milkshake from Stampin' Up using Faux Step card design
On Line Exclusive current NOW...Bordering Dies Stampin' Up

Seaside Bay Stampin Up

 

I invite you to RSVP your space to make these lovely and fun cards! This Thursday, April 13th from 10 AM to 6 PM and have fun!!!

This same Card Buffet will be given in Williamston SC on April 22nd at Jodi’s event…be sure to sign up!

Blessing, Esther

Hugh Card Buffet Coming April 13th

We’ve done it again! There are 25 different cards to choose from. Come and enjoy the day making beautiful and fun cards - you have got 25 cards to choose from! All are cut and ready for you to make….all you need to do is decide which ones to make and how many of each to make.

You are invited to attend! Please RSVP so I’ll be prepared with spaces. This card buffet will also be held at Jodi’s in Williamston SC on April 22nd.

Here’s just a sampling of the cards you may choose from for the card buffet.

 
Playing in the Rain, Rain or Shine DSP, Stampin' Up
Hello, Irresistible DSP Irresistible Blooms Stampin' UP
Nested Friends Bundle Stampin' Up
 

And….I’ve got to show you this card! I received a picture of it tonight created with Rejoice In Him #160711 in the January to April mini catalog and Fancy Flora DSP #160413 both on the retiring list by Gail. She created such a beautiful card by using the Fancy Flora 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. Love it! Thank you Gail!

 
Rejoice in Him Stampin' Up Fancy Flora 6 x 6 DSP
 

Thanks for visiting! Hope to see you stamping soon! Esther

Also, don’t forget the retired lists….the sale starts April 4th but you may want to order stamp sets ASAP. Seems like the past couple of years stamp sets and In color inks and card stock have run out quickly! I’ve listed below again the hostess codes to use to place your order for club or not a club order to insure your order gets submitted as quickly as possible. Below the hostess codes are links for PDF retiring lists.

If you are not currently in a club, and place your order on my web site www.estherboyle.stampinup.net. please use this hostess code. A9WT7ZTB

  • Spartanburg Club NYA7Y9CV

  • 1st Friday Club UFF7FK7F

  • Arbors West Club XQPEGCZB

  • Morningside Club. GZVXMGB4

  • Gastonia Club. 3DPFFMAC

2022-2023 Annual Catalog retiring list
2023 January to April mini catalog retiring list

Updates for Stampin' Up retired list and Boyle

I am so sorry to cause some confusion this afternoon. I had been in a meeting and afterward quickly dropped the pdf in a prewritten post and emailed to everyone. Later, I discovered the sale prices only come into effect on April 4th @ 12 AM mountain time which is 2:00AM our time.

Please refer back to early post today for the retiring product lists.

After looking at some of the lists - I would definitely consider ordering stamp sets that are not on sale. The past couple of years Stampin’ Up has only made a certain number of stamp sets and when they were finished selling those, they did make any more…thus on some items the stamp sets sold out earlier than die sets.

Also, card stock and reindeers have sold quickly as well as Designer Series Paper, and punches.

These can be tough decisions! Is the discount or having the item more important? And I am only giving a maybe good guess as no one knows how many will order what when???

Another thing to be aware of is Stampin’ Up is using a system Queue-it to prevent the whole system shutting down during peak ordering times. This system will put everyone in line to order. You may be put in a waiting room until your turn to order. This will prevent the system from shutting everyone out….so be patient if you are in the waiting room to order and don’t click out and loose your place in line to order.

Updates on the Boyles:

Nothing is changing!!!!!! only where we sleep and work and eat. Scott has made the decision to sell our home here. We have rented a house in Gastonia for the interim while we decide where to land for the upcoming years. We will be staying in the area. I just want something easier to maintain as we get older, all one level and something that will retain its value as Scott will be having an art studio built to continue to paint from. (you can check out his work on scottboyleart.com ). Please don’t panic…nothing is changing! No events are being canceled. For now, April stamp events will be same place unless I text differently.

Oh, one other thing I really need some help with……a new home for Ginger. If everyone could spread the word and ask your friends please! She loves people and being around people, she likes the warm sunshine but doesn’t live outside in the cold, she does not do well with babies or small children - we think some trauma when a pup and she doesn’t like thunder/lightening/wind storms but is fine if she is close to you during those times.

See you all soon! Please call or text or email if you have any questions on ordering.

Esther

Two-Tone Flora Bundle with video tutorial

Watch for retired stamp/die/accessory list coming this Wednesday, March 29th for 2022-2023 Annual Catalog and January -April 2023 mini catalog. If there is something you don’t want to miss out on from these catalogs…..I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you place your order IMMEDIATELY. Seems like some products sell out super fast!!! You may call/text/email if you would like me to place order or I will have a hostess code listed in the email with retiring product lists.

You may have seen a few weeks ago a post of the Fancy Flora Suite. We had a whole team meeting showing off a lot of cards that were made using the Suite. I think they are all so beautiful!

Well, here is another card with a video tutorial. Such elegance! You can make simple to simply beautiful that looks complex for a BIG WOW!

Enjoy the video!

 
Two-Tone Flora Bundle Stampin' Up video tutorial using Fancy Flora DSP and Two-Tone Flora Flower Dies

Two-Tone Flora Bundle using Fancy Flora DSP and Two-Tone Flora Flower Dies

 

Video Tutorial using Two-Tone Flora Bundle from Stampin’ Up with Fancy Flora DSP

To order this set, please hop over to my web page. Link following or go to from shopping tab above. Click here to order

I would totally suggest getting the whole suite called Fancy Flora Suite#160431….it’s $139.50 plus tax and shipping and here’s what’s included:

  • Two-Tone Flora Bundle

  • Something Fancy Bundle

  • Fine Shimmer 12 x 12 Paper Pack

  • Iridescent pastel Gems

  • Pool Party 3/8” Grosgrain Ribbon

  • Fancy Flora 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper

That’s A LOT! and best of all you can use every part! This suite is so easy to use and use in such a variety of ways….it all goes together so well and all parts are so usable!!! It truly is one of my favorite suites.

There is one addition to this suite….we used Beautiful Shapes Dies (#158046) for the hexagon we stamped the sentiment, “Thank You” from Two-Tone Flora stamp set.

 
 

Love how we cut the Two-Tone Flora die to show off the flowers and it acts as a closure for the card front.

 
Two-Tone Flora Flower die cut
 
 
Two-Tone Flora Bundle
 

See what cards you come up with using this suite! You may comment below on your favorite part of this Fancy Flora Suite. I love love the tag shapes dies in the Something Fancy Bundle in this suite too!

 
 

April stamping events…it’s a busy month! Hope you can see me at one of the events!

  • Tuesday, April 4th - Spartanburg Club at 4PM, Judy P. is our hostess

  • Friday, April 7th - 1st Friday Club at 5PM, Courtney is our hostess

  • Thursday, April 13th - Card Buffet at Esther’s house 10AM-6PM. 8 cards for $20 and get your 9th one free….new additions plus a few from last buffet

  • Friday, April 14th - Arbors West club at 4PM, Melody is our hostess

  • Tuesday, April 18th - Morningside Club at 10AM, Pam C. is our hostess

  • Thursday, April 20th - Sr. Center card class - Dallas NC at 1PM, Please RSVP

  • Friday, April 21st - Gastonia Club at 11AM, Brenda is our hostess

  • Saturday, April 22nd - Jodi Card Buffet at 10AM in Williamston SC

  • Tuesday, April 25th 5PM and Wednesday, April 26th 9AM - card class at Bessemer City Kiser Sr. Center, RSVP to Kiser Center please

  • Saturday, April 29th - Team Meeting at 10 AM

Thanks for visiting! Esther

Enjoy the Journey.....keeper of memories!

This months’ scrapbook spreads were made with fun colors and themes! Using Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper we created a spread that can be used for travel or just a jont through your back yard….any kind of adventure you may find yourself on.

Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Up, adventure scrapbook spread

For this spread you will need:

  • #160586 Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper

  • #147001 Brights 12 x 12 Cardstock

  • #160750 Alphabet a la mode Dies

  • #131197 Bermuda Bay Cardstock

  • #157816 Amazing Thanks Dies

  • and retired Tree Lot Dies Stampin’ Up

And our second spread, is a fun birthday or party theme using Taco Fiesta Stamp set. I love looking at this spread created by Camille for March scrapbooking. She added some fringe I requested made by using retired Stampin’ Up Fringe Scissors.

Taco Fiesta Stampin' Up scrapbook spread

For this spread you will need:

  • #160732 Taco Fiesta stamp set

  • #132708 Tuxedo Black Memento ink pad

  • various colors of Stampin’ Blends; used here #155520 Polished Pink, #159221 Tahitian Tide, #154885 Granny Apple Green, and #154883 Daffodil Delight

  • retired alphabet dies, retired fringe scissors, and retired chevron punch

  • #155642 2021-2023 In Color 12 x 12 cardstock

  • Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, and Tahitian tide Card stock 8 1/2 x 11

TIP: Use largest Stampin’ Up Layering Circle Die in Tahitian Tide and then cut with fringe scissors around the die cut circle to make fringe behind the main piñata image

I am excited to share our celebration this weekend! All went so well and Elizabeth sends her love and thankfulness to all! She said to tell you all she is working on Thank You cards but has had a lot of orchestra weeks before the wedding. Elizabeth asked her photographer especially to send me a few pictures that were taken of her and Nate. We can not say enough good about her photographer, Brittany Mundy! She was awesome! I have filled in with other pictures Scott and I took during the festivities. We hope you enjoy!

Elizabeth and Nathan

The morning started around 9 AM with girls getting hair and makeup and a lot of waiting….pictures started around 11:30AM with lunch and more waiting while pictures were being taken. You can see my Daniel has to have a funny picture but he was a sweetheart waiting and always being on hand to do whatever was needed!

Yes, that’s Anna and her husband, Daniel Zellers and you see Camille and Karla, my son Joshua’s wife and baby, Allie just starting to show herself with a little bump in her mom’s belly :)

The wedding started at 3PM You see Anna’s husband playing the violin - which was absolutely beautiful!!!

We were honored to have the sweet girls Elizabeth is nanny to as part of the wedding as flower girls.

Presenting Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Russell

And reception after with first dance, daddy daughter dance….Scott did really well!, and party time! Followed by cutting of cake and the shoe game. You see my son Joshua and Karla definitely know their dance steps.

And at the end….a big send off with sparklers!

Thank you for being part of our lives and rejoicing with us! We are truly blessed and enriched by sharing our lives together.

Much Love, Esther and Elizabeth

Tutorial using Two-Tone Flora Die and Queen Bee Die

Are you up for a new technique that is super easy? Check out this one!

 
 

When you look at the Copper Embossed image on the Petal Pink card stock, do you see the image of the Two-Tone flowers? Pretty cool!

Click on the button below for the link to tutorial. Basically, you will die cut the Two-Tone Flora Die on scrap card stock and then place over the card stock you are wanting to emboss. Your Two-Tone Flora die cut acts as a template for the embossing powder image. You can then cut/punch into squares or whatever shape you would like.

Heated Emossing Using a Template

Here is another sample I made…..I was going for a simple and clean look with Basic White ink and Basic White Embossing Powder. Stampin’ Up embossing powder is great for these projects because it is fine and when heated results in a clean embossed image.

 
 

Sr. Center Class is this Thursday, March 16th at 1:00pm. Below are 3 of the 4 cards will be making at the class. Please RSVP to Esther so I have card stock cut and ready for you.

And…..I have to brag on some of my downline and their creations:

Elaine used a window sheet for her card front and Linda made these cute little boxes for Easter.

Morningside club—Tuesday, March 21st, Pam T. is our hostess

Thanks for visiting!! Have some fun stamping this week! Next week we’ll have some wedding pictures to post for you.

Esther