My husband, Glen, turned 70 today. I had to remind him that “it’s only a number”. Fortunately, we’re both in good health and enjoying life, if not a little busy at times (beats the alternative, right??)
I made him a really cute card I saw on another demonstrator’s site, from the UK. It took a bit of trial and error to convert from her paper size to ours, but it was worth it. I’m planning a tutorial video of it in the next little while, still in the planning stage as I want to make it a bit more generic.
You can see the creative nightmare in the background LOL. The tools were all cut out from the FREE Designer paper in the Sale-a-bration brochure (free with a $60 purchase). Some were cut out with the coordinating dies from the Trusty Tools Bundle and some were fussy cut by hand, and the stamps were from the “He’s all that” stamp set from the Annual Catalogue. I will post the tutorial as soon as I get it done.
Stampin’ Up! is now releasing two new kits each month. Here’s a preview of the two newest ones. I’ve already placed my order for the Sparkle Kit. Can’t wait.
New Birthday Sparkle Kit
The all-inclusive Birthday Sparkle Kit ($32) has all you need to create glittering birthday cards and gift tags that your recipients will love.
You'll get all the supplies needed to make 3 each of 2 designs of both cards (measuring 5½" x 4¼" or 14 x 10.8 cm) and gift tags (measuring 2¼" x 3½" or 5.7 x 8.9 cm), with 6 coordinating pre-printed envelopes. Complete each project using die-cut paper pieces, Baker’s twine, glitter stickers, pressed wood sticks, and gold foil paper pieces. Add sentiments and further decoration using the exclusive Birthday Sparkle Photopolymer Stamp Set and the included Early Espresso Stampin' Spot. Additional coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic White and Crumb Cake, plus gold glitter.
Your kit is packaged in a 9⅞" x 6½" x 2¾" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on-the-go.
Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.
New Happy Houseplants Kit
The Happy Houseplants Kit ($34) is a home decor crafting kit plant lovers are bound to love!
You'll get all the supplies needed to make four coordinating houseplant decor pieces that can either be displayed freestanding or hung on a wall. Your kits comes with four white frames measuring 7⅛" x 7⅛" x 7⁄16" (18.1 x 18.1 x 1.1 cm). Shape and arrange the precut pieces within your frames to create your framed artwork in the 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) space. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Calypso Coral, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pecan Pie.
Your kit is packaged in a 7¾" x 7½" x 3" (19.7 x 19 x 7.6 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on-the-go.
Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.
Oh dear – I may have to order this one too. I hope this inspires you to dig into your crafty mind and get creating. Thank you to everyone who reached out today and wished Glen a happy birthday. He was very appreciative. As always, I am here for any support you need, be it creativity or in placing an order (or anything else)
Happy February – keep on crafting
Lise (pronounced Lisa)
Happy Birthday to Glen 🎂🎉! My husband turns 70 later this month. It must have been a busy maternity wards