Designer Series Paper AWH July Blog Hop

Tonight the Art with Heart team are sharing creative projects featuring designer series paper. This month, Stampin’ Up! have a special on designer series paper, buy 3, get 1 free! We hope our blog hop inspires you to get crafting with your designer series paper. 

This little bit of creativity has been spurred on by the fabulous Designer Series Paper special from Stampin' Up!® through till the end of July (5 more days). You can buy 3 packs, and the 4th will be free. These are current papers available for the next 11 months and they're gorgeous!! I've been keen to try some Fancy Fold cards, which usually scare me to death, but these two were quite fun.

There comes a point where you just have to cut into this lovely paper, or you'll end up with stacks of it unopened and unloved. DSP makes it super easy to make gorgeous cards with little effort. I believe that I may have overcome my "fear of cutting" phobia, as I've also recently returned to chopping up fabric! Yes, that might actually be patchwork. My friend, Sharon Davern had shared this Fancy Fold Double Triangle Fun Fold card recently, so I did check with her for the dimensions of the pattern paper layer, but really this is a very straight-forward card. The biggest decision might be the closure.
I went with the Belly-band for this card.

You could add to the fun by mixing and matching your papers, but I was happy to enjoy the blue daisies. The big label comes from Stitched All Round and the sentiment is from Abstract Impressions.

Before the end of July, I'll be ordering more of this beautiful paper, Garden Impressions. I've all but finished the whole of my first pack and its not yet one month old. It's so handy that Stampin' Up! always list the colours on the packs of paper, it makes it much easier to co-ordinate. I've used So Saffron for the base, and picked Blueberry Bushel for the daisy, even though it wasn't a listed colour. 

Daisy Delight stamp set does match with the DSP in quite a charming way, don't you think? 

Now for card two, also using paper from Garden Impressions.

This Fancy Fold card is a Gatefold card.  All these florals are so pretty, they really 'make' the card, without too much additional adornment. Detailed With Love is the stamp set with this pretty sentiment. The Stitched Shape Framelits also come in handy when it comes to die cutting labels and the ring to keep this card closed.

There are only a few days left till the end of the month, so don't delay placing your Designer Series Paper order with your demonstrator.

Now you can hop over to see what the talented Rebecca Jacovou has made with Designer Series Paper.

If you find a broken link or have come to this blog hop from a different entry point, you can view the participants below:

Rebecca Jacovou 

Caroline Manwaring

Catherine Proctor

Kate Morgan

Ros Davidson

Tina Gillespie

Kathryn Mangelsdorf

Kim Dallinger

Alisha Watson

Sharon Davern

Kimberly Hern 

Rachel Woollard
Leanne Mitchell 
Monika O’Neill
Rachel Palmieri 

Delightful Daisies #GDP139

A couple of months ago I took the plunge and began chopping up my Designer Series Paper (DSP) and at first it was painful!!!! And in fact it was even more painful when I realised I need a half dozen 8" by 8" pieces for a project I am demonstrating this weekend. I just had to order some more, that was all there was for it!

The Global Design Team have a challenge theme ; Just A Note to Say.....

and that is exactly what these cards have been created for, paper hugs to send by mail.

This DSP is called Delightful Daisy (#144137) and at the end of the month, only a week or so away, it will be gone from our product line. Luckily the Daisy Delight stamp set and Daisy Punch are carrying over to the new catalogue, but they will not be bundled together at 10% discount any longer.

With these cards, I've used Lovely Words Thinlets and sentiments from Lovely Inside and Out. Both of these are retiring too, but until they do you can buy them in Australia bundled for $72.00. That is 12 stamps and 3 framelits (#145324). Having the DSP cut to size really speeds up the creation of a bunch of new cards. I cut mine 9.5 cm by 13.5 cm if I'm placing it on a contrasting card, otherwise it's a half centimetre bigger to go straight on a base.

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Saturday's Daisies

Lemon-Lime Twist was a bit of a shock when we first saw the new colour palette for 2017-2019 but it wasn't long before it's freshness won most of us over. It has a real 'zing' about it which gives more life to any other colour it is paired with. In this case, the main daisy is in Fresh Fig, another In Color.

Lovely Words Thinlets are a must-have if you own a Big Shot, and if you don't, it might be time to get one. Stampin' Up!® keep on bringing out such lovely Thinlets, all made in conjunction with Sizzex, so you know you are buying quality.

Daisy Delight and Daisy Punch are an affordable bundle for anyone, but especially those without a Big Shot. When you buy them bundled together with the special code (#145361) you actually save 10% on the purchase price. The stamp set has 16 stamps, including 3 sentiments, smaller daisies and leaves.

You can shop for this bundle at anytime in my online shop, and use the Host Code MSV9HQST for an extra gift from me.

Cheers

Rachel

Pocketful Of Daisies

Daisy Delight and  Daisy Punch totally took Stampin' Up!® by surprise. They had no way to predict how popular this stamp and punch bundle would be. In the first 6 weeks it was available, more than 7000 were sold, which is about what the analysts had predicted would sell in a year!

This meant that the order code for this bundle, and even the punch on its own, had to be de-activated for 4 weeks while urgent shipments were sent to all markets. It is hard to say why this happened. Yes, it is a charming set, but is this the real reason? I have no idea....

I have to admit that this is one of my favourite cards I've made with this suite, and it includes some of the Daisy Delight designer series paper. I couldn't resist another new set, Pocketful of Sunshine. There are stamps for the pocket outline, a couple of choices of trim, the little tag which can be stamped with several different acronyms, oh and the cute sunglasses!

July is nearly over, and that means Bonus Deals are coming to an end. Bonus Deals are a Stampin' Up!® deal for July only. When your order totals $90 or any multiple of that, you will be sent the eqivelent number of codes, in an email, which you can add to an order in August to give you $9 off. It equates to a 10% discount. 

Your opportunity to join up as a demonstrator for $169 and get a Bonus package of goodies worth $121 is coming to an end also. Stampin' Up!® are a direct sales company, but it's a great one that doesn't ever pressure you to hold parties, demonstrations or classes. What you do with this opportunity is up to you. Maybe you'll be satisfied with a 20% discount on your purchases, and a chance to have up-to-date products, or you may choose to 'grow' your business, a little or a lot. I'm wanting to increase my team and have the time to support you as you start on this journey. You can read more here, and you can view the contract here.

Cheers, Rachel

Daisy A Day

Do you remember that sweet song from the 70s?

I'll give you a daisy a day dear,
I'll give you a daisy a day,
I'll love you until the rivers run still,
And the four winds we know blow a-way,

It was written by Jud Strunk and I think I know the version by Glen Campbell better.

It really is symbolic of pure simple love and devotion. Daisies are like that, aren't they? A simple flower, not too hard to grow and so pretty picked and in a vase.
It is with great relief that I'm able to let you know that if you're hanging out to get this bundle, stock has arrived in Australia!!!! Hip, Hip Hooray!
This is one of the best-priced bundles in the catalogue. A photopolymer stamp set (16 stamps) and matching punch for $54.75 - #145361.That's a 10% discount on buying the two items separately.
Daisy Delight stamp set #143669 $30.00
Daisy Punch                   # 143713 $31.00

I thought I could resist this stamp and punch but I'm glad I gave in and ordered before stock ran out. It's such a pretty little set, and I love using it with it's own DSP or mixing and matching with other catalogue treasures. This DSP is Birthday Memories and there's a leaf from Flourish Thinlets, along with a sentiment from Birthday Blooms.

The Host Code is MSV9HQST and my online shop is open all round the clock.

I'm so pleased that it is back in stock, so you'll be able to make all your pretty daisy creations for spring. I'll share another favourite tomorrow.

Happy crafting

Rachel

Favourite Bundle AWH Bloghop

Today the Art With Heart Team girls are showing you their favourite bundles from the 2017 Stampin' Up!® Catalogue. Bundles make creating a breeze, because of the perfect coordination. It's a bonus that you get 10% off by bundling the products together too. There are 24 bundles in the new catalogue, so ask us about them, or ask for a catalogue today!

Wood Words from the Wood Textures Suite was my pick to share with you. I fell for the whole suite back in April when we saw it at Onstage. When you take a look at it on pages 158-9 of the catalogue you will see it in lovely country and wood tones.

What about changing them up a bit? There are some shapes included in the stamps and dies, and there are scratches on the surface of these shapes to give a lovely weathered feel.To continue that feeling, I used second & third generation stamping as well. That's only a fancy way to say, 'stamp on scrap first, then stamp twice more without inking in between.' The first card used Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Peekaboo Peach and Lemon-Lime Twist. It has been left quite plain, with just a few Glitter Enamel Dots scattered about. It's a good card for beginner stampers, but can be jazzed up a bit for more advanced crafters.

Next I tried the berry shades. Fresh Fig was the base and the stamping was Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sugar Plum and Berry Burst. I used some of the other shapes this time, and stamped the small stars across the circle using the same colour. Again, a few Glitter Enamel Dots, I love the was they glimmer with different shades. Also, not a very difficult card.

I also used the most popular part of this die set - the crate. It's such a cute little item and can be filled with edible treats or small gift cards. These were fun to make with the circle stamped three times without re-inking. The three flowers are from Daisy Delight stamp set. That stamp set and punch bundle has been overwhelmingly popular and it looks like July before they'll be able to supply more punches. Would you believe they usually expect to sell about 7000 punches of one type per year, but we have already exhausted a year's supply, so I am holding back on sharing my samples from that one for a while until you can buy as a bundle. The stamp set is still available in the meantime.

It's a simple matter to construct this crate, and the cards are super-easy too. Cut white card at 7cm by 14 cm and fold in half. Decorate any way you'd like. I've heard some people who think they won't get the Wood Works stamp set, because all they want is the crate, but it's a mistake I believe. The Farmers Market stamp is very cute, and the straight font sentiments not only fit on the slats of the crate, they make perfect sentiments on these petite cards.

I went all out with my last card!  You can put anything in a crate, can't you? I've seen them made with puppies & kittens, and bunches of flowers, so I think next on the list was the pig. This pig is a pampered pet, and her crate has been adorned with flowers.She's enjoying being the centre of attention.

This Little Piggy isn't a bundle, it doesn't have any punches or dies to cut things out, but it does have some awesome pigs. You'll find it pictured on page 48 of the new catalogue. I'm not a country gal, and I've had very little to do with pigs, but I've fallen for this stamp set too.

Now it's time to head on over to Caroline Manwaring

Cheers, Rachel Palmieri

1. Rachel Palmieri - you are here
2. Caroline Manwaring
3. Kate Morgan
4. Alisha Watson
5. Claire Daly
6. Rachel Woollard
7. Rebecca Jacovou
8. Kimberly Hern
9. Judy May
10. Tina Gillespie
11. Catherine Proctor
12. Andrea Roberts
13. Sharon Davern
14. Monika O'Neill
15. Ros Davidson

Daisy A Day

Can't remember who sang that song, "I'll give you a daisy a day" at the moment. Maybe it will come to me in the early hours.... or I could just Google it!!!

This card was made as a private personal challenge to not use the Daisy Punch. It's not that I don't like the punch, I sure do, but there have been some concerns that they will be on backorder soon after the catalogue goes live on June 1st. You don't HAVE to have the punch to make a pretty card with Daisy Delight, but you might prefer to buy them bundled together at 10% discount if you like to make every dollar count (like most of us!). This is another of the pretty papers in that suite, Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper.

Happy crafting

Rachel