This month we are sharing projects using our favorite SAB product  along with any of the other fantastic products from either the Annual or January to June Mini Catalogs.  I decided I couldn’t just share one project as I have become a bit obsessed with the Berry Delightful DSP found on page 14 of the SAB brochure.  I must admit that initially I wasn’t keen on this bundle.  I am not really into fruit. Okay, I will eat it, but I just have never been a big fan of fruit on fabric, on paper or as part of the decor.  But I absolutely LOVE the bright cheery colors in this DSP and think it is very versatile!

My first project is a shaker card using the clear cello envelopes that I shared with my fellow NC Demos for our Stamp-A-Long in January.  It is such a fun and easy way to make a shaker card! I had so much fun using the Strawberry Builder punch to make the strawberries for the shaker!  Instead of stamping the strawberries I embossed them using the Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder.

My next project was inspired by my friends, Pat Wilkinson and Tina Lesson.  Last Fall I sent them and some other fellow demos and friends Crafty To Do Lists as a thank you for their support of my business and for all the nice things they do to support our group.  Pat and Tina both asked me to print pads for them share with their teams and customers.  They then had the great idea to make pretty covers for them.  I loved this idea so much and had more Berry Delightful DSP and extra supplies from my shaker card, so thought I would give the cover idea a go.  I have a friend who will be getting this for her birthday!

I thought you might appreciate seeing the cover with the measurements and score line.  I did attach the notepad with Multipurpose Glue.

If you would like to order notepads for yourself or friends and family contact me at tracie@stampwithtracie.com .  I will be listing them on my Etsy shop, The Sassy Stamper Shop, this week, but I do give a discount if you contact me directly.

My final project is a fun gnome Valentine that will be on of my Card Kit To Go projects for this week.  I used the Ice Cream Cone Builder punch and the heart from the Dog Builder Punch to make his hat.  His nose is the little tulip from the Vases Builder Punch. His beard is one of the little leaves from the Forever Flourishing Dies and his feet are petals from the Perennial Flower Punch.  I put him together with Dimensionals.  The Hi, Valentine greeting came for the January 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Sending Hearts.

I hope I have given  you some fun ideas for using the Berry Blessings stamp set and Berry Delightful DSP.  Don’t forget that you can have these for FREE with your SAB qualifying order of $50 before tax and shipping!  I would love to help you get this fantastic bundle for yourself!

I am all done for now, but you aren’t!  Pop over and see the fantastic ideas Tina Lesson has to share this month!

Please let me know if you have questions, want to place an order or need assistance with any project you are working on at the moment.  I would love to help you!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

January Blog Hoppers
Amy Kinler
Jo Anne Hewins
Tracie Evans Langley
Tina Lesson
Laurie Meier
Toni Campana
Dawn Colby

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This year’s event will have a twist!  As we are all still social distancing, I will be limiting to groups of four with four sessions.  You will come and stamp and punch all your card pieces then take them to go and put them together at home.  Of course you will receive an instruction book complete with pictures of the finished cards!

Please specify which session you would like to attend.  Be sure to be on time for your session, but not early.  I will need a few minutes in between sessions for people to collect their things and to reset.
11:30 to 12:45pm
1:15 to 2:30pm
2:45 to 4:00pm
4:15 to 5:30pm – this session is full.

Come make as many cards as you like for ONLY $2 each! I will have four terrific card designs from which you may choose this year. You choose which ones and how many you make of each.

Card #1 Christmas Wishes Evergreen Forest

Card #2 May Your Season Sparkle

Card #3 Dove of Hope

Card #4 Snowflake Wishes

Please note that the designs will have some color and embellishment variations due to packaging of Designer Series Paper and accessories.

Feel free to bring your own envelopes and stamp them to match your cards!

Your own adhesive is a MUST. This includes SNAIL, glue dots and Dimensionals.  If you need any of these supplies, please let me know when you register.  I will order them and have them ready for you.  All other supplies will be provided.

Feel free to bring  your envelopes to stamp to match.

I only have space for four stampers each session, so reserve your spot now!

Happy Stamping!

  The first sampler was from our August Techies to celebrate Back to School.  the measurements are as follows:

This second project was from our October Terrific Techies and it is one of my favorites.  I did case this from a fellow demo on Pinterest.  I had never really thought about using Pretty Peacock for a Fall or Thanksgiving project, but now I am hooked on this color combination!  I started by cutting my Pretty Peacock cardstock, 4 x 4 3/4 and the In Good Taste DSP 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 then die cut the leaves from the Gathered Leaves Dies in Old Olive cardstock and the Brushed Metallic cardstock

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I love the beach, just chilling out, reading a book, having a cold beverage and enjoying the day with friends and family.  I also love strolling along chatting and collecting seashells.  Over the years I have acquired some lovely ones from as close as our North Carolina coast and the Virgin Islands and Jamaica to as far away as Thailand.  It does help that my sweet hubby shares my love of all things beachy and is an avid scuba diver who has brought me some amazing shells home from his adventures over the years. So, I thought I would create a card that perfect to share with a loved one remembering fun and lazy days on the beach.

This card was inspired by a design I saw on Splitcoast Stampers a few weeks ago and I used the basic measurements for my Mystery Stamping event last week.  Everyone loved it and while I knew the measurements I didn’t make a sample, but created my card right along with everyone else last Wednesday.  I have to say that I was super pleased with the outcome and had a lot of fun creating my card with the group.

As I was planning and prepping my supplies for this card I started my card with the Rococo Rose paper in the In Good Taste DSP.  I have been wanting to use it since I first saw this awesome paper pack and I just happened to have my Seaside Notions stamp set on the table when I started thinking about my supplies for this project.  It was definitely serendipity!  My Color Coach helped me decide on my color combination.  It is such a handy tool!

Here are all the measurements for this card.

• One piece Rococo Rose 5 1/2 x 8 1/2  and scored at 2 1/8 and 6 3/8
• One piece of Whisper White 4 x 5 1/4

Two pieces of each of the following:

• In Good Taste DSP 1 7/8 x 5 1/4
• Basic Gray 2  x 5 3/8  .
• In Good Taste DSP 2 1/4  x 3 7/8
• Smoky Slate 2 3/8 x 4

After assembling the layers I stamped my seashells on Shimmery White cardstock, colored them with Classic Ink pads and a Blender Pen then used our awesome Paper Snips to fussy cut them out.  Everyone was shocked as I am not a big fan of coloring OR fussy cutting and for me to do both on one project is unheard of, but I think I will do it again using this stamp set!  It was SO easy!

The Gold Hoop and pearls were a last minute addition and I think make this one of my favorite cards in a long time.  I did use a bit of Tear and Tape to secure the hoop under my seashells and then a little Glue Dot at the top of the hoop.

You can visit the Stamp Pad Facebook page to see samples of the amazing cards created by the talented group of ladies who joined us in person and virtually for Mystery Stamping last week.

Our next Mystery Stamping event will be Wednesday, August 5th.  Check back here on my blog for all the details later this week!

Want to make this card or, need supplies for future projects or have a question?  Just let me know.  I would love to help you!

I am off to see the fun Summer project Toni Campana is sharing this month.  I hope you will hop along with me!

Until next time…,

Happy Stamping!

July Blog Hoppers

Jo Anne Hewins
Tina Lesson
Tracie Evans Langley
Toni Campana
Amy Kinler 
Ariel Matera
Laurie Meier
Sue Root
Nedine DuPree

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crazy busy here at the Stamp Pad and at my house in general.  To thank all of you for your patience of the last two weeks I am going to run a special for Card Kits To Go this week!

Buy 2 Kits and get 1 kit for FREE!  Yes!  Get all the goodies to make 6 cards for just $10.  I am ALSO letting you tell me if you want just masculine cards, just feminine cards or a mix of both!  For example you can do 2 feminine cards, and 4 masculine or 6 feminine or 6 masculine or three of each!  You just have to have a total of 6 cards.

I know a couple of you are asking, if I buy 4 kits do I get 2 FREE.  Well, of course you do!

I will have them available while supplies last.  Yes, you can order multiple kits!

The ONLY catch this week is that the DSP, cardbases and embellishments will be a surprise!  I still have some AMAZING paper from the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog and the 2020 Mini Catalog and my goal is to have you all help me use EVERY piece of it!

The cards will ALL have the same layout as the ones pictured here and featured in the video, but MAY NOT include the exact cardstock, DSP or embellishments.  If you have a color you hate please let me know.  I can accommodate special requests this week!

Check out my video for more about about all of this along with how I put the cards together!

Cost is $5 if you live in the Raleigh area and want to pick up your kit from my pick up box.

If I mail your kit there is an additional cost for postage.

Payment may be made by cash, check, PayPal or Venmo.

Please note that these kits WILL NOT have ANY stamped images or greetings in ANY of my Card Kits To Go. Selling a kit with stamped images breaks Stampin’ Up!’s copy write rules.

Your own adhesive is a MUST unless I think you need something specific in which case I will include it.

If you have any questions or would like to order any of the products shown please let me know.  I am happy to help you!

Stay safe and crafty!

If you have stopped by Libby Foreman’s blog you have already seen a great project using some of her favorite retiring products.

I am sharing the Mini Easel Samplers that my Terrific Techies made in May.  I LOVE ALL the DSP in the current Annual and Mini Catalogs!  I will miss them SO much!  I think these may be my favorite of the projects my Techies have made this year.

I am sorry to cut this post short, but it is Sunday evening and I still have company.  Not a bad thing. =-)  If you have questions please post in the comments or contact me.  I would LOVE to help you make your own Mini Easels.

Don’t forget to check out what Sue Stapp is sharing!  I know she has something amazing planned!

Thank you again for stopping in!

Stay Safe and Crafty!

May Blog Hoppers
Amy Kinler
Toni Campana
Tina Lesson
Ariel Matera –
Tracy Marie Lewis
Jo Anne Hewins –
Jenn Hutt –
Laurie Meier –
Libby Foreman
Tracie Evans Langley
Sue Stapp
Sue Root
Martinette Horner
Nedine Dupree

Erin T Cook 

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I originally made one of these origami shirts at my first or second NC Demos Quarterly meeting 14 or 15 years ago.  I went back to look up the instructions and nearly had a heart attack.  It looked SO complicated!  I forget how much easier it is to share and learn something new via video!  So, I did watch a video to remind me that these little shirts aren’t that difficult to make.  It just takes a little practice!  I definitely think the Simply Scored and Bone Folder make origami projects MUCH easier. No worries if you don’t have them, but you might want to put them on your wish list for the future!

So, a quick note about the measurements.  My DSP for the shirt is 4 x 6, but you can use ANY size rectangle.  I would suggest starting with a piece at least this large for your first try, but after you get the hang of it it might be fun to make some tiny little shirts!

My card measurements for this card are:

• Pear Pizzazz cardbase 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4
• Crumb Cake 3 3/4 x 5
• DSP 4 1/4 x 1 1/2
• Scraps of Mint Macaroon and Flirty Flamingo

Please let me know if you have questions.  Or if you make your own shirts I would love to see them!  Feel free to post them to the Stamp Pad Facebook page!

Now for all the details on folding your origami shirt!

If you love these cards and want a kit of your own it isn’t too late!  I will have them available while supplies last.  Yes, you can order multiple kits!

Cost is $5 if you live in the Raleigh area and want to pick up your kit from my pick up box.

If I mail your kit there is an additional cost for postage.

Payment may be made by cash, check, PayPal or Venmo.

Please note that these kits WILL NOT have ANY stamped images or greetings in ANY of my Card Kits To Go. Selling a kit with stamped images breaks Stampin’ Up!’s copy write rules.

Your own adhesive is a MUST unless I think you need something specific in which case I will include it.

If you have any questions or would like to order any of the products shown please let me know.  I am happy to help you!

Stay safe and crafty!

PS I am still working on the product list for this post, but just couldn’t wait a minute longer to share this card with you!  Look  for the list in a bit!

So, for this week’s first card, I am sharing featuring the Best Dressed DSP as I think it is prefect for making little origami dresses!  Yes, I would totally wear this dress with a jazzy pair of Lovely Lipstick pumps!

Here are the measurements for this card so you can recreate it at home:

• Lovely Lipstick cardbase 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4
• Striped Piece of DSP 2 x 5 1/2, don’t you think it looks like wallpaper!
• Floral DSP for the Dress 5 x 5
• Silver Foil 2 1/2 x 3 1/2
• Basic Gray 4 x 3 1/4
• Scraps of Lovely Lipstick, Pear Pizzazz and Petal Pink cardstock and Perennial Essence Vellum.

I am not even going to attempt to tell you how to make this dress here.  I know I usually, say, “Oh, this card is SO easy!”  Well,, I will admit that folding this dress does take a bit of practice.  Be patient.  Try making it with a piece of copy paper first.  I am also going to send you an extra piece of DSP to practice with before you try using the Best Dressed DSP. It is SO much easier to explain on video!

So, here is this week’s video.  Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to order any of the lovely products featured this week.  I would love to help you!

If you love these cards and want a kit of your own it isn’t too late!  I will have them available while supplies last.  Yes, you can order multiple kits!

Cost is $5 if you live in the Raleigh area and want to pick up your kit from my pick up box.

If I mail your kit there is an additional cost for postage.

Payment may be made by cash, check, PayPal or Venmo.

Please note that these kits WILL NOT have ANY stamped images or greetings in ANY of my Card Kits To Go. Selling a kit with stamped images breaks Stampin’ Up!’s copy write rules.

Your own adhesive is a MUST unless I think you need something specific in which case I will include it.

If you have any questions or would like to order any of the products shown please let me know.  I am happy to help you!

Stay safe and crafty!

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I do need to ask you to please forgive me that this week’s video is a bit long.  I am a little tired and a bit chatty!  But that isn’t really anything new, so please forgive me!

I am not going to try to tell you how to make the Faux Pinwheels here.  It is much easier to understand on the video below.

Just so you have them here are the basic measurements for both cards:

• Cardbase 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4
• First layer 4 x 5 1/4

Pieces for the Faux Pinwheels:

• 2 pieces of solid cardstock cut 2 7/8 x 2 7/8
• 8 pieces of DSP or two different colors of carstock cut 1 1/4 x 1 1/4

Okay, enough of this boring stuff!  Come check out how easy these Faux Pinwheels are to make in this week’s video.

If you love these cards and want a kit of your own it isn’t too late!  I will have them available while supplies last.  Yes, you can order multiple kits!

Cost is $5 if you live in the Raleigh area and want to pick up your kit from my pick up box.

If I mail your kit there is an additional cost for postage.

Payment may be made by cash, check, PayPal or Venmo.

Please note that these kits WILL NOT have ANY stamped images or greetings in ANY of my Card Kits To Go. Selling a kit with stamped images breaks Stampin’ Up!’s copy write rules.

Your own adhesive is a MUST unless I think you need something specific in which case I will include it.

If you have any questions or would like to order any of the products shown please let me know.  I am happy to help you!

Stay safe and crafty!

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I just love the soft Petal Pink and the bold contrast of the Basic Black and Mossy Meadow in the Magnolia Lane DSP. While I am not a bird person, they scare me a little bit, probably too many viewings of a certain Alfred Hitchcock movie, I do love the colors and sweet little birds in this Bird Ballad DSP.

Both of these papers are retiring, but are still available, so if you want some for your own projects visit my Online Store or contact me and I will be happy to place your order.

In case my card layouts have inspired you to create your own projects here are the measurements for this week’s cards:

• Cardbase 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4
• DSP Layer 1  1/2  x 5  1/2
• Ribbon 4 inches
• Twine 24 inches:  Check out the video below for a tip on attaching the twine.

Here is this week’s tips and tricks video for assembling the cards:

If you love these cards and want a kit of your own it isn’t too late!  I will have them available while supplies last.  Yes, you can order multiple kits!

Cost is $5 if you live in the Raleigh area and want to pick up your kit from my pick up box.

If I mail your kit there is an additional cost for postage.

Payment may be made by cash, check, PayPal or Venmo.

Please note that these kits WILL NOT have ANY stamped images or greetings in ANY of my Card Kits To Go. Selling a kit with stamped images breaks Stampin’ Up!’s copy write rules.

Your own adhesive is a MUST unless I think you need something specific in which case I will include it.

If you have any questions or would like to order any of the products shown please let me know.  I am happy to help you!

Stay safe and crafty!

This post is still a work in progress.  I will add the product list in just a bit.  Right now I have to deal with a spoiled kitty who thinks getting snuggles is more important that blog posts.