TGIFC#26 - Thankful Challenge

Hello and welcome back! Today's project started out as a going-away thank you gift for a special person, so it turned out to be perfect for the TGIFC Challenge this week!

Here's the first photo of my project, with more to follow, along with explanations and instructions:

Our church's pastor of care ministries is moving to North Carolina, and today is her last day with us. She has gotten me through some rough times over the past several years, and I cherish her friendship. I am very thankful that she has been in my life, so a simple going-away card was not going to cut it! So I turned the card into a mini album!

I got the idea from Pinterest (don't we all?!), from Sarah Willis. You can find her tutorial here. I wanted something a bit smaller, so I made mine using 4 note card envelopes. My inspiration for this album was the Banner Blessings photopolymer stamp set, but I wanted to expand on that. I stamped each of the images from Banner Blessings onto Whisper White cardstock and fussy-cut them out. They were layered onto various shapes and then attached to cards made from the old Sale-a-Bration Irresistably Yours DSP which were sponged with matching inks. Tabs made from matching ribbons were stapled to the cards, which were then backed with matching solid cardstock. Each one was tucked into one of the envelopes, and those were also embellished. Here is what the rest of the album looks like:

All of the sentiments on the envelope pages were stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with black embossing powder. The sentiments on the front and inside back covers were embossed with white embossing powder, as were the vellum flowers on the front cover.

So here are the numbers for my version of the envelope mini album: The base was cut 5-3/8" x 7-7/8" and scored on the long side at 3-5/16" and 3-15/16". The layers on the envelopes are: color cardstock 3" x 5", white cardstock 2-3/4" x 4-3/4", DSP 2-5/8" x 4-5/8". For the front and inside back cover, the white cardstock layer is 3-1/4" x 5-1/4" and the smaller layer is 3-1/8" x 5-1/8". The insert cards are 3" x 4-7/8". 

The following products used are all retired Stampin' Up!: Pretty in Pink cardstock; Crushed Curry and Pear Pizzazz chevron ribbon; Melon Mambo and Marina Mist organza ribbon; Melon Mambo and Marina Mist dotted ribbon; Daffodil Delight stitched grosgrain ribbon; Irresistibly Yours, Polka Dot Parade, Sunshine & Sprinkles, and Nursery Nest DSP; old-style Brights Designer Buttons; Rhinestone Brads; Large Pearl Jewels; Hearts Framelits; and the Petal Potpourri stamp set. All current products will appear below.

I hope Patsy likes this album. I'm sure going to miss her!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

--Cindi

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Samples from the new Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration!

Hello again! As promised, I'd like to share a few cards made with products from the new Occasions Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration brochure. These cards were designed by my upline, Laura Barto, and my "uppity-upline," Glenda Travelstead. Glenda held an event a couple of weeks ago where we got to make 20 different cards using new stamp sets and papers. It was lots of fun! So without further ado, here they are!

Petal Potpourri birthday designed by Dianne Sisneros

First up is this beautiful birthday card made with two new sets, Petal Potpourri and Butterfly Basics. There is also a coordinating punch for the flowers which can be purchased separately, or in a bundle with the stamp set. And isn't that Designer Paper gorgeous? Perfect for wedding cards, don't you think?

Stampin' Up! products used for this card:

Stamp sets: Petal Potpourri, Butterfly Basics

Paper: Sahara Sand and Whisper White cardstock, Something Borrowed DSP

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: White and Early Espresso embossing powders, Tea Lace Doilies, Flower Medallion punch, 3/4" circle punch

You Plus Me Valentine

Next up is this cute, simple Valentine. This stamp set can be purchased in a bundle with a stack of designer paper that includes the designs you see here. It's a "mini" stack - 48 double-sided sheets measuring 4-1/2" by 6-1/2" - perfect for card making! Many of the prints in the stack are black & white and lend themselves beautifully to coloring with either our Stampin' Write Markers or Blendabilities.

Stampin' Up! products used for this card:

Stamp set: You Plus Me

Paper: Real Red and Whisper White cardstock, Stacked With Love DSP Stack

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red

Accessories: Sweetheart Punch, White Baker's Twine

Painted Petals Thank You

This card would make a thoughtful thank you, or with a different stamp, a birthday card. The Painted Petals suite includes a stamp set (available in wood-mount, clear-mount, and photopolymer), an embossing folder, and beautiful designer paper. One of the designs could even be framed on its own - it looks like a painting!

Stampin' Up! products used for this card:

Stamp sets: Painted Petals, Papillon Potpourri

Paper: Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, and Rose Red cardstock, Painted Blooms DSP

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Rose Red

Accessories: Hello Honey stitched satin ribbon, Large Butterfly punch

Celebrate Today baby card

Isn't this the most adorable baby card? This stamp set is available in a bundle with matching framelits - no more fussy cutting! :) Other stamps in the set work for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.

Stampin' Up! products used for this card:

Stamp set: Celebrate Today

Paper: Soft Sky, Whisper White, and Pink Pirouette cardstock

Ink: Soft Sky, Coastal Cabana, Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Basic Gray

Accessories: Balloon Framelits, Blushing Bride Baker's Twine

Best Day Ever

The last card I'd like to share is made with products that you can get for FREE with qualifying orders! Sale-A-Bration runs until March 31, and you can choose one item from the brochure for each $50 you spend in any current catalog. This card uses three different items, but if you have a wish list like mine, that won't be a problem! Another way to get more Sale-A-Bration items is to join Stampin' Up! now. You can get $125 worth of products for only $99 and you can choose to add two SAB items or a project kit from the Occasions catalog. There are many other benefits to joining Stampin' Up! and you can read more HERE.

Stampin' Up! products used for this card:

Stamp set: Best Day Ever

Paper: Whisper White cardstock, Best Year Ever DSP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Calypso Coral

Accessories: Best Year Ever Accessory Pack

Well, I hope this post hasn't been too long! There's just so much to love in these new catalogs! Use the links on the right to browse the catalogs for yourself and place your order. Or contact me if you'd like a hard copy.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Cindi