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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Paper Crafting Blog Hop - Turtle Friends

Welcome to the Paper Crafting Blog Hop! The March 2022 blog hop includes Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrators from around the world! Talented Demonstrators from all over the globe including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia are participating! You'll be wowed by a variety of creative projects and design styles! You may have arrived from Sue's blog . What a great project she had!

We are featuring animals with coordinating punches this month. Below is the card that I created using the Turtle Friends stamp set and coordinating Turtle Punch, both from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.

When I'm at a loss of where to start, I take a look at Designer Series Paper for color combos. So I went to the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper Pack and chose the two patterns above because they reminded me of the turtle shell. Pool Party, Misty Moonlight, Crushed Curry, and Granny Apple Green are the featured colors on those sheets. I love this pack of paper because there are so many patterns and black & white on the back. It is a Host Reward product, so it's only available until May 2.

I am notoriously late with birthday cards so this sentiment was a must-have in my craft room. I stamped the turtle outline in Misty Moonlight ink onto Granny Apple Green cardstock and then added the shell detail in Granny Apple Green ink. So easy to punch this lil' guy out with the Turtle Punch! He is popped up with Dimensionals and Mini Dimensionals are a perfect fit on his feet. The cute little clouds come from the Brilliant Rainbow Dies and the scalloped edge is from the Penned Flowers Dies. The birthday banner is Crushed Curry cardstock punched on just one end with the Banners Pick A Punch. Banners for sentiments are a great way to use up 1/2" scraps!

Pattern Party Designer Series Paper is easily overlooked!

Check it out on page 171 of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog!

Thanks for following our blog hop this month! Click below to see what Joy has in store!

Here is the list of bloggers this month in case you get off the trail.

Shirley Merker

Sue Boerner

Julia Mazur - YOU ARE HERE!

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos. If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!
Thanks for stopping by! Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Product List

Turtle Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set [155356]	Turtle Punch [155372]	Turtle Friends Bundle (English) [155819]
Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199]	Layering Circles Dies [151770]
Penned Flowers Dies [155557]	Brilliant Rainbow Dies [157726]	Banners Pick A Punch [153608]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Stampin' with the Zetas

Earlier this week I got together with some Zeta Tau Alpha sisters from the Chicago Northwestern Suburban Alumnae group and we stamped cards for collegiates to send them words of encouragement during their upcoming finals. This You're Amazing sentiment says it all! We also put together some yummy treat bags!

This one above uses my favorite embellishment...Artistry Blooms Sequins!

They are self-adhesive so adding a bit of sparkle is quick and easy!

A super-easy watercolor look done with the beautiful stamps from Oceanfront and On the Horizon stamp sets. The Just Breathe sentiment is a good reminder during the stress of finals week!

Crafty cards with Amanda

This is a great card layout! I use it so often to showcase Designer Series Paper. Although Sale-a-Bration is over and you can no longer get the Friendly Hello DSP and stamps, this "card map" used above can be used with just about ANY patterned paper! I love how the wide ribbon was used...sometimes I'm at a loss of how to use ribbon that wide on a card.

DSP: 1-3/8" x 3" and White Layer: 4-1/2" x 3-1/4"

Pink Buckaroo

Another great "card map" card is shown above. Use Designer Series Paper or stamp your own pattern. You may not be able to see the true sparkle of the Supple Shimmer Specialty Paper used for the banner, but it does shimmer for sure!

The two panels measure 2" x 3-1/4" and 1" x 4" for the banner. Use your favorite die-cut/punched shape for the sentiment.

I am so grateful for other SU! Demonstrators who share their ideas on our Demonstrator Planning Place FB group! Their original ideas inspired some of the cards we made at our March meeting.

Be sure to scroll down to see current products used on our cards of encouragement.

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post my LIVE videos. If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my stampin' community, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

Supplies can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!
Thanks for stopping by! Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Hope to see you in my next virtual or in-person class!

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Product List

Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477]	Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set [157862]	On The Horizon Cling Stamp Set (English) [157770]
Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp Set [154994]	Sunny Sentiments Cling Stamp Set (English) [155034]	Supple Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [158068]
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper [155228]
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096]	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [155712]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Pierced Blooms Dies [154312]	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690]
Tasteful Labels Dies [152886]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]
White 3/4" (1.9 Cm) Frayed Ribbon [158138]

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Dreaming of Ocean Waves

I am dreaming of a vacation to Florida escaping the cold and snow to sit on the beach listening to the ocean waves! Until then, I'll be crafting with the new Waves of the Ocean Collection. I love that the beautifully paint-poured Designer Series Paper is already made by an artist and is ready-to-go for me! And blue is my favorite color so I can't pass this one up.

Discover YOUR artistic abilities—with this coastal collection! It includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies, both early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog. Plus, a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle. The papers and jewels are each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period from March 1- May 2...and only available while supplies last!

You can purchase the whole collection as shown above or the items separately. Remember you always save when you purchase the stamp set and dies together as a bundle.