Today’s friendship card highlights more new products from the Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalog 2018. The catalog as well as the Sale-A-Bration promotion (earn a FREE gift for every $50 you spend) begin January 3, 2018.
Here’s the video “reveal” of my first pre-order from the Occasions Catalog & Sale-A-Bration products.
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STAMPIN’ PRETTY TIPS:
- The cornerstone of today’s card is the beautiful Sweet Soiree Designer Series Paper (Occasions Catalog 2018). Silver foil accents the hand painted style of the design.
- The three strips of Sweet Soiree measure 4″ x 1″. They are layered over a 4 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ piece of Old Olive card stock and adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- A stripe pattern (also Sweet Soiree) was adhered to the Whisper White Medium Envelope flap.
- Yummy Whisper White 1/4″ Organza Ribbon and Silver Baker’s Twine (twisted with Whisper White) are the perfect touch. Both will be available when the Occasions Catalog begins Jan. 3.
- The sentiment is from Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set and was cropped with the tag die from the Santa Builder Framelits Dies.
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This is such a gorgeous card, Mary! Love the panels of this cardstock – shows off the paper perfectly.
Thanks, BK. I’m a pushover for pretty paper!
Very pretty Mary. I’m convinced I need that set!
You do, Beth!
Happy Birthday, Mary.
Thanks so much, Barbara!
Happy Birthday! You asked how we know – well, it is on my calendar!
Your card is so pretty. I have not seen much of the new stuff – did you go a preorder video and I missed it? I will look. This paper looks so luscious. You had me at the Santa Suit framelits – I had to go back and finish reading on what you used. I just bought the stamp set but not the framelits in trying to save some money for more goodies!
Thanks so much, Chris. I shared the pre-order (sneak peek) video above and you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMTpm6kQZjM&feature=youtu.be
I have a second pre-order coming in Dec. and will share those products, too.
Mary that paper is scrumptious, I love it. I know at least one thing I’ll be ordering in a few days. Your card is lovely.
I’ll bet it’s a hot ticket on the demonstrator pre-order (Dec. 1) and the customer sale period (starts Jan. 3). Thanks for commenting, Robbye.
I adore this designer paper. What an elegant combination of colors and beautiful designs. Cannot wait to get the chance to create with these! I am starting phased retirement on January 1st and Stampin Up fun is on the top of my list!
I’m so fortunate I get to play with paper, stamps and ink full time. I’m excited to hear you will retire and enjoy this craft more than ever, Diane!
Beautiful card Mary! Brhis DSP is divine. Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Thanks, Traci. I guess the cat is out of the bag on my birthday.
Omg , I love love love it all♥️♥️♥️♥️MsMary, BEAUITFUL Card and That dsp, ooooh MY , CANT WAIT , TFS
Hugs Frenchie ♥️
I adore that every page (at least one side) of the Sweet Soiree paper has foil. So rich. Thanks, Frenchie.
Be still my heart…..
I’m totally IN LOVE with all this new product.
DARLING card my friend!
It’s such a luxurious and pretty suite with all the silver, Kadie!
I love this card. The colors are great. Really pretty!!
Thanks so much, Jenny. Comments like yours make my creative time even more fun!
The colors in this new DSP are absolutely gorgeous! The simplicity of the card makes its own statement…..classy and elegant
That means so much, Kimberly. That’s what I shoot for!
Love, love this card Mary…..so pretty! Your work always inspires me!
Thank you, Kathy. This design works with any fun pattern. I especially love with a larger pattern like this floral!
Hi Mary, Love this card. One I will definitely remember to CASE. I’ve saved it to my favorites.
Happy Hump Day . . . Hope you do something special today!
🙂
I plan to take my usual walk and spend time with the new products. That’s my kinda day, Nancy!
This patterned paper is so pretty and lush, Mary! Lovely font on the sentiment. You make cas cards so well. Happy Birthday to you! I hope you have a Wonderful Day Celebrating~ (We share the same birthday.)
How do you guys know it’s my birthday (it is)? Thank you so much for such sweet comments and wishes, Roberta!