AWOW Blog Hop – This or That?

Hello and welcome to the first Around the World on Wednesday blog hop for 2025. We are a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world who share inspiration on the 2nd Wedneesday of each month. We always have a fun theme which is carefully selected by our leader, Angie Mckenzie. This month it’s a fun This or That challenge. Hmmm, with new products, there are so many ways to interpret this. The choices are as unlimited as your imagination.

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I threw ideas around and finally settled on the Wildflower Designer Series Paper as my base product. I just love this paper which comes in a 12″x12″ pack and includes 2 sheets of die cut images which are perfect for layering and adding to your projects as focal points. I’ve combined several products to create my This or That – Balloons or Beach! This could be Pink or Blue, His or Hers, Elegant or…. Bogan (the poor seagulls) Ha! Ha!

In the Wildflower DSP pack, there are a couple of double-sided sheets that are divided into sections with images and tags. I used a couple of tags and trimmed the top section off so I was left with the rectangle.

SALE-A-BRATION

Until 28th February we have our Sale-A-Bration promotion where you can earn a free product with every $100 order. I’ve used some of these products on my projects.

BALLOON CARD

I wanted to create a soft, party style card and incorporated a few different products. The party hat is from the Day to Celebrate Sale-a-Bration stamp set. This is a really fun set and has a good range of images and sentiments which can be used for cardmaking and scrapbooking.

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I added some balloons from the Filled with Fun bundle and a cake from the Attention Shoppers bundle because what’s a party without cake, right? The Starstruck Embossing Folder is another of our Sale-A-Bration offerings and adds to the soft feminine look I wanted on this card.

To complete this card I aded the beautiful Gold Open Weave trim and some sequins from the SAB free product range.

BEACH CARD

I can’t help but smile when I see these seagulls and these are a must-have from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. It’s like you can imagine their personalities and they look so naughty – I love it! I loved the stripes tag that gave a masculine feel to this card. Oh I know, I added Linen Thread and gems and that was the end of that but it could definitely be a guy card.

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I incorporated several elements from the Beach Days stamp and die set and some die cut coral from the Beauty of the Deep dies to complete the nautical look.

Both these cards follow the tag sketch on Page 12 of the Mini Catalogue, 2nd row, 5th from the left. These sketches are so useful and can be adapted, as I have done, to suit your project.

Which is your favourite – Beach or Ballons? Let me know in the comments.

I hope you have enjoyed the inspiration shared here today. Next on our hop is the lovely Cheryll Miller. Let’s see what she’s been inspired with this month.

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Purchase a Starter Kit for $169 and choose $235 of product shipped free to you.

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and you can build your Starter Kit by choosing $235 of product for only $169 (that includes shipping).

PLUS you will get to choose one of the two FREE BONUS OPTIONS below to add to your Starter Kit.

BONUS OPTION 1: Your choice of TWO Marker sets from our Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments (Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles) PLUS a beautiful stamp .Total value $162

BONUS OPTION 2: Your choice of an additional $51 in FREE products

SHOP WITH ME

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7TH JANUARY – 28TH FEBRUARY

Earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration product with every $100 you spend in store.

Spend $500 and receive an additional $50 in Stampin’ Rewards.

Plus receive the following as gifts from me.

  • Create with Us Tutorial Bundle valued at $25
  • Cardmaking kit to make 4 cards for my class of the month (January Class – Storybook Moments) valued at $45

Shop in Australia with me Online or by contacting me

Rochelle Ph: 0404 255 001 or email: rochelle@stampingflair.com

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION GIFTS

All orders receive a handmade Thank You card and a gift from me.

Place an order of $100 by 16th February and receive a kit to make 4 cards using the To the Point Label punch from my Card Creations series. Increase your order to $200 and receive the March kit as well, featuring the Mixed Media Florals suite.

Please use Host Code for all orders under $250. If your order is over $250 then don’t use the Host Code as you will get your own Stampin’ Rewards.

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Beauty of the Deep Watercoloured Card

I’ve got a beachy card for you today, using a couple of our nautical sstamps and dies. Make sure you watch the video which I’ve linked below for the full process on recreating this.

I used this inspiration photo from Just Add Ink Challenges #686 as my starting point for this card. All along while creating my card I thought it was the colours that inspired me. Although this was probably part of it, I think subconsciously my mind saw those palm leaves in the background and went ‘BEACH’.

I watercoloured a sheet of Fluid 100 Cardstock with a few colours and once dry, die cut the coral. This gave me a beautiful shaded look. Watercolouring is just such a fun technique.

The Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper offers a lovely ‘sandy’ background for my seaside elements

I hope you enjoy the video tutorial and find tips that are useful. Please like the video and remember to subscribe to my channel so you can be notified of future videos that I put up.

Until 29th February, every $90 you spend will earn you a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. Shop online or get in touch with me to place your order.

Product List

Purchase a Starter Kit for $169 and choose $235 of product shipped free to you.

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and you can build your Starter Kit by choosing $235 of product for only $169 (that includes shipping).

PLUS you will get to choose one of the two FREE BONUS OPTIONS below to add to your Starter Kit.

BONUS OPTION 1: Your choice of TWO Marker sets from our Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments (Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles) PLUS a beautiful stamp .Total value $162

BONUS OPTION 2: Your choice of an additional $51 in FREE products

SHOP WITH ME

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7TH JANUARY – 28TH FEBRUARY

Earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration product with every $100 you spend in store.

Spend $500 and receive an additional $50 in Stampin’ Rewards.

Plus receive the following as gifts from me.

  • Create with Us Tutorial Bundle valued at $25
  • Cardmaking kit to make 4 cards for my class of the month (January Class – Storybook Moments) valued at $45

Shop in Australia with me Online or by contacting me

Rochelle Ph: 0404 255 001 or email: rochelle@stampingflair.com

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION GIFTS

All orders receive a handmade Thank You card and a gift from me.

Place an order of $100 by 16th February and receive a kit to make 4 cards using the To the Point Label punch from my Card Creations series. Increase your order to $200 and receive the March kit as well, featuring the Mixed Media Florals suite.

Please use Host Code for all orders under $250. If your order is over $250 then don’t use the Host Code as you will get your own Stampin’ Rewards.

HOST CODE: HK2K6XSN

SailBoat Birthday – Colour Palette #28

Colour Palette #28 was such a calming combo to work and inspired by the photo, I stepped away from Christmas projects to use the Sailboat Builder punch. It’s been a little while since I’ve created with it and I really enjoyed using this boat as the focal point for this summery card. Being a punch, the sailboat is so quick to create. To make it even easier, I used Designer Series Paper for the sails.

For the background I used our 2023-2025 In-Color Designer Series Paper and added some extra lines using the Light Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends. You can get the DSP, Blends and Cardstock currently on sale during our Seasonal Sale which goes from 14th – 16th November.

I splattered some Orchid Oasis on the sentiment panel by flicking the Stampin’ Blend against the cap. Some blending with Orchid Oasis was also added to the embossed panel and to the bottom of the vessel which added a slight shadow as if in the waves. Some Wavy Trim gives that added nautical touch to this card fit for any sailor.

2023 November Stampin' Up! Seasonal Sale, Inks, paper, Cardstock

Sale is on 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue Products and are available while supplies last.

10% off Ribbons & Trim

15% off Ink – Ink Pads (Including Classic, Versarmark, Stazon and Memento), Ink Refills, Ink Spots, Uninked Pads, Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Write Markers

20% off Paper – Cards and Envelopes (including Memories & More, Cardstock, Packaging, Patterned Paper, Specialty Paper, Grid Paper, Masking Paper, Watercolor Paper)

Product List

Purchase a Starter Kit for $169 and choose $235 of product shipped free to you.

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and you can build your Starter Kit by choosing $235 of product for only $169 (that includes shipping).

PLUS you will get to choose one of the two FREE BONUS OPTIONS below to add to your Starter Kit.

BONUS OPTION 1: Your choice of TWO Marker sets from our Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments (Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles) PLUS a beautiful stamp .Total value $162

BONUS OPTION 2: Your choice of an additional $51 in FREE products

SHOP WITH ME

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7TH JANUARY – 28TH FEBRUARY

Earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration product with every $100 you spend in store.

Spend $500 and receive an additional $50 in Stampin’ Rewards.

Plus receive the following as gifts from me.

  • Create with Us Tutorial Bundle valued at $25
  • Cardmaking kit to make 4 cards for my class of the month (January Class – Storybook Moments) valued at $45

Shop in Australia with me Online or by contacting me

Rochelle Ph: 0404 255 001 or email: rochelle@stampingflair.com

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION GIFTS

All orders receive a handmade Thank You card and a gift from me.

Place an order of $100 by 16th February and receive a kit to make 4 cards using the To the Point Label punch from my Card Creations series. Increase your order to $200 and receive the March kit as well, featuring the Mixed Media Florals suite.

Please use Host Code for all orders under $250. If your order is over $250 then don’t use the Host Code as you will get your own Stampin’ Rewards.

HOST CODE: HK2K6XSN

aWow Blog Hop – Something New, Something Used

Hello and welcome to the Around the World on Wednesday final blog hop for 2022. As the year comes to a close and we embark on a new year, our theme of Something New, Something Old is very fitting. We’re especially focusing on something we haven’t used in our stash.

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Now, I do have stamp sets from our Annual catalogue which are yet to be inked up but I couldn’t go past using something from the upcoming January – April Catalogue for my new product. The By the Bay suite had me as I opened the catalogue. I have a fondness for all sets that are beachy and this suite was the first product I purchased from this catalogue.

The By the Bay Specialty Designer Series Paper provides my background and it is just stunning with it’s Gold and Pearl Foil detail.

The Basic Borders Dies create the waves. I die cut 2 sets – one in Basic White and one in Coastal Cabana which I blended with Night of Navy ink.

A sentiment heat embossed in Gold on Vellum adds softness to this card without detracting from the pretty paper.

I hope you have enjoyed this card using a sneak peek from the new catalogue and that it inspires you to use a yet-to-be-used product on your next creation.

You will be able to order the products from the By the Bay suite starting 5th January or you can add it to a Starter Kit today.

Thank you for stopping by and visiting me in Melbourne. Next on our trip Around the World is the wonderfully talented Cheryll Miller.

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If you live in Australia and currently don’t have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I would value the opportunity to help you with a catalogue, place an order, learn more about classes, information about the Starter Kit or anything else.
I can be contacted on Ph: 0404 255 001 or email rochelle@stampingflair.com

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION GIFTS

Shop with me and receive a handmade card and a sample pack of goodies. Orders over $90 will qualify for a free tutorial bundle for the month.

Please use Host Code for all orders under $250. If your order is over $250 then don’t use the Host Code as you will get your own Stampin’ Rewards.

HOST CODE: AY2N4N9X

If your order is over $250, you may like to check out the benefits of the Starter Kit. For just $169 you get to choose $235 of product and have it shipped free to you.

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Esad Blog Hop – Mini Catalogue & Sale-A-Bration

Hi, Welcome to my blog, Stamping Flair for the ESAD Blog Hop. I’m based in Blind Bight on the Morning Peninsula in Melbourne. Whether you are a regular to my blog or a first timer, I am so glad you are here. I hope you find lots of inspiration.

Today, our talented demonstrators from the ESAD group will be sharing lots of projects incorporating products from our new Mini Catalogue and Sale-A-Bration Catalogue.

Sale-A-Bration is an amazing sale where you can get free craft goodies. For every $90 you spend in store qualifies for a free Sale-A-Bration product. Sale-A-Bration has been extended and will run until 16th March.

I combined the Let’s Set Sail bundle with the scenic New Horizons Designer Series Paper to create this nautical-themed card (albeit a night-sail). This was a ‘must have’ bundle for me as I have many people in my life who are keen with their water sport and beach activities.

Using 2 circle dies, the frame was die cut 4 times, with one embossed with the Timber Embossing Folder. These were glued together for added depth.

I heat embossed the sails in White and then coloured them with Balmy Blue and Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends. This was layered on a circle which I added some Cherry Cobbler Cardstock strips in varying widths to create a marine look. The yacht was punch out 3 times in white and the extra black layer was glued at the back to create a shadow.

Some ‘waves’ were die cut from the Horizon dies for added texture on this card. Punches are great for creating quick cards and Sail Boat Builder punch is one you will want to add to your collection.

Thank you for stopping by today. I’d love to hear from you so please leave me a comment. Products used are listed at the bottom of this post. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me on Ph: 0404 255 001 or email: rochelle@stampingflair.com

Next on our hop is Sharon Dalton. Please click on the Next button to see her beautiful project and follow the hop through for lots of ideas using our products.

  1. Sharni Haines
  2. Nicole Wilson
  3. Cheryl Algie
  4. Melissa Gifford
  5. Lou Kitzelman
  6. Rochelle Laird – Smith you are here
  7. Sharon Dalton
  8. Denise Buetler
  9. Sue Vine
  10. Tracy Held
  11.  Monica Formosa
  12.  Di Barnes

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