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I'm sharing a Christmas Card today - cause you can never start too early, right?? - that features one of my most favourite colours - PINK! I love pink so much that my team of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators is called Pretty in pINKsters, which we often shorten to PIPs. Anyway, I digress...

Here's my card:

One of the perks of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, in addition to the generous discount and commission, is the opportunity to order new products early! And for someone that's not skilled at delaying gratification, that's an amazing perk for me. We have our Holiday Mini Catalogue (called the July to December Mini) launching in August. I know that's confusing - it was supposed to launch in July but due to shipping delays related to Covid, the launch was pushed out to August, but demonstrators get to order during July. My preorder has arrived and I couldn't resist playing with some new product! 

For my card, I started with a Sahara Sand card base. I chose this colour based on the pattern of Designer Series Paper I chose, which has Sahara Sand as a background. This paper is from the Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper in our Annual Catalogue, it's currently on sale!

I wanted a softer look to the card, so I decided to add in Petal Pink and Soft Succulent as complementing colours. I embossed a panel of Petal Pink Cardstock using the new 3D Timber Embossing Folder (from the Holiday Mini). The gorgeous texture and detail created with this folder really adds to the card. 

I stamped the pinecone, sprig and holly from the new Christmas Season Stamp Set and die cut and added them to the card. For the greeting, I used another new stamp set called Christmas to Remember, which has the cutest font and a variety of sentiments for all your Christmas crafting needs. 

I added a piece of the Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon and some Champagne Rhinestones to embellish the card. It's a quick and easy card to make and the layout is one that can be used with all sorts of other cards! 

You'll find a supply list below with all of the current product used on this card. The new holiday products are not yet available for purchase as a customer, but you can get them in your Starter Kit, if you'd like to join as a demonstrator this month! For more details on adding these to your starter kit, please email me at stampwithzahra@gmail.com and I can help!

Here's a video showing you step by step, how to create the card:

I hope you enjoyed this card and thanks for stopping by! I'd love to hear what you think of this card and colour combo! Are you a non-traditional Christmas card maker? Drop a comment below and let me know!

Hugs,

Zahra

From July 1st to August 2nd, get 15% off NINE different packs of Designer Series Paper! Designer Series Paper is my most commonly used item when it comes to cardmaking, it's a MUST have! The selected packs are ALL gorgeous, this is a great time to stock up!

Looking for ideas on what to do with your Designer Series Paper? I can help! 

I've partnered with Jaimie Babarczy (US) to bring you an awesome resource containing 9 different tips for using Designer Series Paper, including 9 card tutorials!

If you place a $30 order or order at least 2 packs of Designer Series Paper in my Online Store, you'll receive this valuable resource as a gift from me!

If you're on my Pretty in pINKsters Team, you'll receive this resource for FREE!

Use this Host Code - D26FYKGQ - when your order is $50 or more and receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $200, do NOT use the host code as you will earn Stampin' Rewards (free product) on your order AND still get a free gift from me!

If you enjoyed this post:

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Product List

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121043]	Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155718]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155780]	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778]
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [159231]	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Stampin' Seal [152813]

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Plentiful Plants Brick Wall Card

Hello and thanks for stopping by my blog today! I'm sharing a card I created using one of my FAVOURITEST (yes, it's a word LOL) suites in the Stampin' Up! catalogue, called Bloom Where You're Planted. Ironically, I don't have a green thumb. In fact, whatever the opposite of green thumb is, that's what I have. I killed an orchid in less than 2 weeks and the only plants I seem to keep alive are fake ones. But I do love me some plant themed cards, let me tell ya! Here's my card:

For my card, I started with a Basic White Thick Card Base. I wanted to create the look of a framed brick wall and the Rectangle Stitched Dies helped pull this look together. I used the second largest and fourth largest dies and ran them through the Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine to create a frame. I cut a piece of the brick pattern Designer Series Paper just a bit smaller than the outer edge of the frame and adhered it to the card base. Using Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, I added the frame over the DSP.

One feature I LOVE about our DSP is that some of the images can be cut out with Stampin' Up!'s dies! Such is the case with the Perfect Plants Dies and the Bloom Where You're Planted DSP. I used the dies to cut out a plant pot and the plant itself, easy peasy! I also used the dies to cut the macrame plant hanger, the small plant bowl and plant extending out of it from coordinating cardstock colours. 

The greeting is stamped in Evening Evergreen Ink on a scrap piece of white. Linen Thread and Genial Gems finish off the card, isn't it just so cute?

I can't get enough of this suite, so much so that I'm offering a Bloom Where You're Planted Stamp Camp in a Box! I've partnered with my friend Jaimie Babarczy in New York, to put together a fun and convenient Stamp Camp that you can do at your own pace and at your own time. More details below!

If you have any questions or if I can help with anything, please don't hesitate to email me at stampwithzahra@gmail.com

Thanks again for stopping by, have a fabulous day!

Hugs,

Zahra

From July 1st to August 2nd, get 15% off NINE different packs of Designer Series Paper! Designer Series Paper is my most commonly used item when it comes to cardmaking, it's a MUST have! The selected packs are ALL gorgeous, this is a great time to stock up!

Looking for ideas on what to do with your Designer Series Paper? I can help! 

I've partnered with Jaimie Babarczy (US) to bring you an awesome resource containing 9 different tips for using Designer Series Paper, including 9 card tutorials!

If you place a $30 order or order at least 2 packs of Designer Series Paper in my Online Store, you'll receive this valuable resource as a gift from me!

If you're on my Pretty in pINKsters Team, you'll receive this resource for FREE!

All Star Design Team Blog Hop: Expressions in Ink Birthday Card

Hi there and thanks for stopping by my blog today! I'm hopping along with the talented crafters on the All Star Tutorial Bundle Design Team for our July Blog Hop!

We are featuring the Expressions in Ink Suite in the Annual Catalogue this month. This suite is beyond STUNNING and has been a fan favourite since its release. In fact, many of the products in the suite sold out quickly and some are back in stock again, whew! I can't say enough how much I love this suite. The Artistically Inked stamp set has stunning images and four versatile sentiments to cover SO many occasions and reasons for sending a card!

Each month, we design a project for our Tutorial Bundle which includes 12 exclusive video tutorials featuring a suite in the catalogue. More details on how to access these tutorials below. Here's a sneak peek of my project for this month:

Here's my project for today's hop:

For my card, I started with a Basic White Thick Card base. I cut a frame from Magenta Madness cardstock using two Rectangle Stitched Dies. I layered a piece of the Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper behind the frame, cut just smaller than the outer edge of the frame. 

The flowers are from the Artistically Inked Stamp Set. I used sponge daubers to apply Pale Papaya Ink towards the centre and Magenta Madness Ink on the outer edge of both flowers. I then die cut the flowers using the Artistic Dies and stuck them together. The 'Happy Birthday' sentiment is heat embossed in gold onto a strip of Basic White Cardstock. 

I embellished the card using gold foil elements and sequins from the Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack. I tied a bow using the gold trim from the Elegant Trim Combo Pack and stuck it to the card, layering the sentiment over it. 

I created a coordinating envelope using my favourite pattern from the Designer Series Paper. To see how I created the envelope, check out this video

I can't say enough how much I love this suite! If you don't already have it, I hope I've made you want it now LOL! Our tutorial bundle this month features 12 projects to inspire your creativity and equip you with detailed video tutorials to help you be successful with your crafting! 

We will be featuring the following product collections over the next 6 months:

• July 2021 - Expressions in Ink Suite
• August 2021 - Handpenned Suite
• September 2021 - You're a Peach Suite
• October 2021 - Blackberry Beauty Suite (from the upcoming Holiday Catalogue)
  
• November 2021 - Sweet Symmetry Suite
• December 2021 - Bloom Where You're Planted Suite

We are starting a new round of subscriptions and for the month of July, you have the option to get one month for FREE!

There are several options available for you to get your hands on this exclusive content! You can read all about it here

I hope you've enjoyed this project, be sure to check out the other projects on the hop today by clicking the links below:

If you have any questions or if I can help with anything, please don't hesitate to email me at stampwithzahra@gmail.com

Thanks again for stopping by, have a fabulous day!

Hugs,

Zahra

From July 1st to August 2nd, get 15% off NINE different packs of Designer Series Paper! Designer Series Paper is my most commonly used item when it comes to cardmaking, it's a MUST have! The selected packs are ALL gorgeous, this is a great time to stock up!

Looking for ideas on what to do with your Designer Series Paper? I can help! 

I've partnered with Jaimie Babarczy (US) to bring you an awesome resource containing 9 different tips for using Designer Series Paper, including 9 card tutorials!

If you place a $30 order or order at least 2 packs of Designer Series Paper in my Online Store, you'll receive this valuable resource as a gift from me!

If you're on my Pretty in pINKsters Team, you'll receive this resource for FREE!

Bloom Where You’re Planted Stamp Camp in a Box!

I've partnered with my friend Jaimie Babarczy in the US to offer you an amazing, convenient, on trend and super fun stamping opportunity!

For the first time ever, we're offering a Stamp Camp camp in a box, featuring the Bloom Where You’re Planted Suite! This gorgeous and lush collection of products is so versatile and ON TREND! Complete these projects at your own pace and time, with everything you need to have a successful crafting experience!

Your registration includes $50 in product, pillow gifts, an exclusive bag and 8 different projects. Video and PDF tutorials will be included. While there will be no live class, we will have a private and exclusive Facebook Group with additional bonuses and surprises, including PRIZE PATROL! Registration also includes shipping anywhere in Canada. Those doing Porch Pick Up will receive additional product gifts in their packages. You will need to own the bundle to complete this class, which you may add on at cost.

Deadline to register: July 9th

Estimated ship date: July 26th 

Cost: $100

Optional Add On Classes Available

Christmas in July - Make 8 cards featuring the Tidings & Trimmings Stamp Set and get a headstart on your holiday cards. Includes the Stamp Set (can be substituted if you already have it) - $35

Create with Friends - Make 8 all occasion cards featuring the Create with Friends Stamp Set. Includes the Stamp Set (can be substituted if you already have it) - $34

Find all the information and a link to register here. Space is limited so don't wait!

Use this Host Code - D26FYKGQ - when your order is $50 or more and receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $200, do NOT use the host code as you will earn Stampin' Rewards (free product) on your order AND still get a free gift from me!

If you enjoyed this post:

• Shop online anytime
• SHOP and SAVE up to 70%: Clearance Rack
• Purchase the Starter Kit (BEST DEAL) and join my Pretty in pINKsters team
• Sign up for my Newsletter
• Save 10% on Product Bundles

Product List

Artistically Inked Bundle (English) [155456]	Expressions In Ink 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [155464]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153080]	Magenta Madness Classic Stampin' Pad [153117]
Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668]	Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad [155670]	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820]	Sponge Daubers [133773]	Expressions In Ink Ephemera Pack [155465]
Simply Elegant Trim [155766]	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]
Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Seal [152813]

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