What to make Monday

Partial Masking Techniques

Hi everyone,

I'm glad you are here today. Recently I had my technique class which was on Partial Masking. My projects were inspired by several items out of the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog by Stampin' Up! The idea of this technique is that everything is covered up except where you want to sponge or stamp.

For this project, I created a mask by die cutting the second largest die from the Stitched Nested Label Die set. Then, using a Stamping Sponge, I used Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray, and Purple Posy inks to sponge. Next, I used the Positive Thoughts Stamp set and Tuxedo Black Memento ink for the images. 

Boy do I wish for a tropical escape! Our weather lately has been quite dreary. For this masking, I used a 2 1/4" circle punch (you could also use the Layering Circles dies) to punch a circle in the middle of a piece of white cardstock. Then, like the first project, I used sponges and some wonderful colors for the sunset. Mango Melody, Grapefruit Grove, and Daffodil Delight inks coordinate with the colors in the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper. Isn't that guitar embellishment cute? There are 5 different trinkets in the Tropical Oasis Trinket embellishments.

This project is my favorite one that I created for my partial masking class. I simply used a piece of copy paper for the mask. I started by stamping a few flowers from the Positive Thoughts Stamp set. Then I laid the copy paper over it. Then I carefully tore the copy paper around the flowers. I then kept the right side of the mask down while I sponged the Pear Pizazz ink over the flower area. Then, Using the script stamp from the Fanciful Fragrance Stamp set found in the Annual Catalog, I embossed in Copper Embossing Powder. The saying and die-cuts are from the So Sentimental Bundle in the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog. I love the large sayings in the stamp set and the Stitched So Sweetly dies are fabulous!

It's a wonderful time of year! This is the perfect opportunity to purchase products that coordinate with our favorite products from the January–June 2020 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration. These products are only available for a limited time or while supplies last.

Beginning February 4th, you can purchase several die sets and a designer series paper package that coordinates with several stamp sets. Check out the products available below.

Check out this flyer that shows all of the coordinating products available beginning February 4th. Add any of these to your order for the contest. It's a win/win!

Thanks so much for stopping in today. I'm glad you did, so you can take advantage of your chance to win the Small Blooms Punch as well as getting fantastic products. Be sure to get your order it for those coordinating products. They are while supplies last, and I wouldn't want you to miss out! Remember, you can begin to order them on February 4th. 

Remember that when you order on-line, you can earn "Loyalty Bucks". For every $25.00 you order, you receive 1 loyalty buck. Collect 20 loyalty bucks and you receive $30.00 free merchandise. 

If you’d like to use PayPal to pay for your order, simply email me a list of the products that you’d like to purchase (please include the specific item numbers with your list so that I can verify that I’ve got everything correct in your order), I’ll calculate the total and send you a PayPal invoice, then once you’ve paid the invoice, I’ll submit the order and have it shipped directly to you.  Plus you’ll still have all of the same return and exchange policies and product guarantees that you have when you order through my online store. And when you use PayPal to pay for your order, you’ll receive all of the same benefits (Loyalty Bucks Rewards and Host Dollars through Stampin’ Up!) that you would have by placing an order through my online store!  So if PayPal is your preferred method of payment for online purchases, you can still place Stampin’ Up! orders through me.

Be sure to comment and share this blog. I'd love to hear from you. Local in my area? Check out my classes and events. I love to get to make new friends.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper

Finding Inspiration Friday

It's a "Bloom" Thing 
You Don't Want to Miss!

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for joining me on my Finding Inspiration Friday post. I am having so much fun with the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp set and Small Bloom Punch! Earlier this week, I shared a project that I created, and now I have another to share because I just can't get enough of this FREE Sale-A-Bration product. I know you will want to have these products, so continue reading to see how you can win the Small Bloom Punch FREE.

The colors I used include So Saffron and Rocco Rose. these colors go really well together. 

Now let's talk about the flowers. These flowers were designed as 2-step flowers. This means you have the outline flower and then the fill flower. What's great about this is that you get 2 for 1. I used both flowers on their own to get this fun look. I also included Pearls and some Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels. "A Little Note" is from the Beauty Abounds Stamp Set. So cute!

But wait! There is more! The very best about the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp set, in my opinion is the cluster of stems and leaves. Look at how cute the inside of this card is! The tiny flowers fit perfectly on the little ends of the stems. I think the designer did that on purpose (LOL).

Remember I said you wouldn't want to miss this? Well I am going to give one lucky person the Small Bloom Punch FREE. This is a Level 2 Sale-A-Bration item and can be earned with a minimum $100 order.  Beginning tomorrow, when you place a minimum $50 order you will be in the drawing for winning the Small Bloom Punch. Here are more details.

• Use the Hostess Code #CZ2WVN2B when you place a minimum $50 online 
• You earn a Level 1 Sale-A-Bration item FREE, so be sure to put that choice in when you place your order. I would suggest the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp set
• Place your order between February 1st and February 15th to be placed in the drawing (do not click the "no contact" button. If you do, I won't be able to contact you if you win)
• All orders will receive a gift from me. Everyone is a winner, but only one person will win the Small Bloom Punch FREE
• The winner will be announced on February 16th 

Do you know what makes this Small Bloom Punch even better? It has something that coordinates with it in the Product Coordination Release beginning February 4th. 

 It's a wonderful time of year! This is the perfect opportunity to purchase products that coordinate with our favorite products from the January–June 2020 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration. These products are only available for a limited time or while supplies last.

Beginning February 4th, you can purchase several die sets and a designer series paper package that coordinates with several stamp sets. You guessed it. The paper also coordinates with the Small Blooms Punch. Check out the products available below.

Check out this flyer that shows all of the coordinating products available beginning February 4th. Add any of these to your order for the contest. It's a win/win!

Thanks so much for stopping in today. I'm glad you did, so you can take advantage of your chance to win as well as getting fantastic products. Be sure to get your order it for those coordinating products. They are while supplies last, and I wouldn't want you to miss out! Remember, you can begin to order them on February 4th. 

Remember that when you order on-line, you can earn "Loyalty Bucks". For every $25.00 you order, you receive 1 loyalty buck. Collect 20 loyalty bucks and you receive $30.00 free merchandise. 

If you’d like to use PayPal to pay for your order, simply email me a list of the products that you’d like to purchase (please include the specific item numbers with your list so that I can verify that I’ve got everything correct in your order), I’ll calculate the total and send you a PayPal invoice, then once you’ve paid the invoice, I’ll submit the order and have it shipped directly to you.  Plus you’ll still have all of the same return and exchange policies and product guarantees that you have when you order through my online store. And when you use PayPal to pay for your order, you’ll receive all of the same benefits (Loyalty Bucks Rewards and Host Dollars through Stampin’ Up!) that you would have by placing an order through my online store!  So if PayPal is your preferred method of payment for online purchases, you can still place Stampin’ Up! orders through me.

Be sure to comment and share this blog. I'd love to hear from you. Local in my area? Check out my classes and events. I love to get to make new friends.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper

What to Stamp Wednesday

Thoughtful Blooms for Sale-A-Bration

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for joining me today. There is something so wonderful about Stampin' Up! during January-March with the Sale-A-Bration promotion. Today I wanted to share a project with you using the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp set and the Small Blooms punch. When I first saw this stamp set and punch, I didn't think much of it. Then I got it and I haven't stopped playing with it since. 

The thing that is so great is the leaves. This is one stamp that leaves open the center for the flower. It is amazing! I also like how the tiny flowers can be stamped so many ways on the ends of the stems. 

Thoughtful Blooms stamp set is free with a minimum $50 order. You can also earn the Small Bloom punch free with a minimum $100 order. Host your own $150 party and earn both. It's a wonderful time of year! This is the perfect opportunity to purchase products that coordinate with our favorite products from the January–June 2020 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration. These products are only available for a limited time or while supplies last.

Beginning February 4th, you can purchase several die sets and a designer series paper package that coordinates with several stamp sets. You guessed it. The paper also coordinates with the Small Blooms Punch. Check out the products available below.

Thanks again for stopping in. I hope you take some time to stamp and be creative. Be sure to visit my online store to see all the wonderful offerings by Stampin' Up!

 

Be sure to check out all the items from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. If you want to place an order for any things you might want or need, it would be wonderful if you choose to order through me. The 2020 January-June Mini Catalog and free Sale-A-Bration are in full swing. Simply order online and be sure to use the current hostess code #CZ2WVN2B when placing your order. This hostess code will let me know that I need to send you a thank you gift. 

If you place a $150 order, don't use the hostess code. You qualify for your own hostess benefits. Please do not mark "No Contact" when you order. I won't be able to contact you to award you with Loyalty Bucks or prizes.

Remember that when you order on-line, you can earn "Loyalty Bucks". For every $25.00 you order, you receive 1 loyalty buck. Collect 20 loyalty bucks and you receive $30.00 free merchandise. 

If you’d like to use PayPal to pay for your order, simply email me a list of the products that you’d like to purchase (please include the specific item numbers with your list so that I can verify that I’ve got everything correct in your order), I’ll calculate the total and send you a PayPal invoice, then once you’ve paid the invoice, I’ll submit the order and have it shipped directly to you.  Plus you’ll still have all of the same return and exchange policies and product guarantees that you have when you order through my online store. And when you use PayPal to pay for your order, you’ll receive all of the same benefits (Loyalty Bucks Rewards and Host Dollars through Stampin’ Up!) that you would have by placing an order through my online store!  So if PayPal is your preferred method of payment for online purchases, you can still place Stampin’ Up! orders through me.

Be sure to comment and share this blog. I'd love to hear from you. Local in my area? Check out my classes and events. I love to get to make new friends.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper

Sketch Challenge Entries & Winner Announced

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Monday blog post. Today I'm sharing some entries into my recent sketch challenge + prize patrol. I have four wonderful projects to show you and announce that this beautiful card is the winner! Ann B. is the designer of this wonderful card. 

The challenge I posted was for the CTS #354 challenge. I designed a card and entered into their challenge and then posted my own challenge with this sketch as the inspiration. Here are the other entries of great projects.

Suze H. created this alternate project from January's Paper Pumpkin kit. I really like the stamp set from this kit. 

Christi M. used a really cute stamp set called The Gangs all Meer. This is a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set with a minimum $50 order. 

This wonderful card was created by Jessica M. She used a past card base from a Paper Pumpkin kit and then added her own touches. 

Ann's project was created using the Music From the Heart Stamp set that is in the January - June 2020 Mini Catalog. I really like the combination of colors on this project. The piano keys are also a great border. For being the winner of this challenge, Ann is receiving a free package of the Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series paper. 

I'm so glad that I had 4 projects to share with you that other stampers created. I love sharing the creativity of others. Two of the projects you saw utilized Paper Pumpkin things like the exclusive stamp set or the card base from another. 

What's great about Paper Pumpkin is that everything you need is included from the exclusive stamp set, paper supplies, embellishments, and adhesives, so you an create many wonderful projects. What's even better, if you subscribe for 3 or more months, you earn free Sale-A-Bration items. 

Here’s what you can earn when you buy a prepaid subscription.

3-Month Subscription = 1 FREE Level 1 Sale-A-Bration item

6-Month Subscription = 2 FREE Level 1 or 1 FREE Level 2 Sale-A-Bration item

12-Month Subscription = 4 FREE Level 1 or 2 FREE Level 2 Sale-A-Bration items plus hostess benefits

If you haven't seen any of the Paper Pumpkin kits, why not give it a try with a 3-Month subscription and choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item? It's a Win/Win.

Today sure is a great start to the week. I hope you have enjoyed the projects I've shared today.

 

Be sure to check out all the items from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. If you want to place an order for any things you might want or need, it would be wonderful if you choose to order through me. The 2020 January-June Mini Catalog and free Sale-A-Bration are in full swing. Simply order online and be sure to use the current hostess code #K3T7JKQB when placing your order. This hostess code will let me know that I need to send you a thank you. This hostess code is valid for Just a few more days. The deadline is January 30th to qualify for a "thank you" gift. 

If you place a $150 order, don't use the hostess code. You qualify for your own hostess benefits. Please do not mark "No Contact" when you order. I won't be able to contact you to award you with Loyalty Bucks or prizes.

Remember that when you order on-line, you can earn "Loyalty Bucks". For every $25.00 you order, you receive 1 loyalty buck. Collect 20 loyalty bucks and you receive $30.00 free merchandise. 

If you’d like to use PayPal to pay for your order, simply email me a list of the products that you’d like to purchase (please include the specific item numbers with your list so that I can verify that I’ve got everything correct in your order), I’ll calculate the total and send you a PayPal invoice, then once you’ve paid the invoice, I’ll submit the order and have it shipped directly to you.  Plus you’ll still have all of the same return and exchange policies and product guarantees that you have when you order through my online store. And when you use PayPal to pay for your order, you’ll receive all of the same benefits (Loyalty Bucks Rewards and Host Dollars through Stampin’ Up!) that you would have by placing an order through my online store!  So if PayPal is your preferred method of payment for online purchases, you can still place Stampin’ Up! orders through me.

Be sure to comment and share this blog. I'd love to hear from you. Local in my area? Check out my classes and events. I love to get to make new friends.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper

Finding Inspiration Friday

"Bee" Thankful with Honey Bee

Hi Everyone,

Happy Friday! I hope you have found some inspiration this week. Today I'm sharing another card using the Honey Bee Bundle from the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure. The more I stamp with this bundle, the more I am in love! There are so many wonderful ways to use this stamp set and when you combine the free Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper, you create some WOW projects. My project today is all about thanks. This is the note card I sent to some customers who placed orders recently. 

I used the Golden Honey DSP for the background and the bee hive. The honeycombs are a die which is fantastic. Don't forget the cute die cut bee. There are a couple of bees in the set and dies as well. 

I so agree with the sentiment I put inside the card. I love getting cards and notes in the mail. It is so much more personal than a text or email. I hope you find some inspiration to send some "snail mail" too. 

I recently posted another Honey Bee project. "Bee" sure to check it out. This Honey Bee Bundle is so great. I see so many fantastic projects on Pinterst too. Everyone loves it! This bundle is close to earning a free Sale-A-Bration item. It would be perfect to earn the Golden Honey DSP free to coordinate with the bundle. I would suggest adding Note Cards & Envelopes as well as a package of Stampin' Dimensionals to get to your free DSP.

Wow, there is so much to stamp with so many wonderful products. I wonder what stamp sets, papers, etc.. will inspire me next? There are so many free items to choose from too. Click the Sale-A-Bration image to see the free products.

I bet you have found more than a couple must have items from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. If you want to place an order for the Honey Bee Bundle with a couple more products to earn a free level 1 Sale-A-Bration item, it would be wonderful if you choose to order through me. The 2020 January-June Mini Catalog and free Sale-A-Bration are in full swing. Simply order online and be sure to use the current hostess code #K3T7JKQB when placing your order. This hostess code will let me know that I need to send you a thank you.

If you place a $150 order, don't use the hostess code. You qualify for your own hostess benefits. Please do not mark "No Contact" when you order. I won't be able to contact you to award you with Loyalty Bucks or prizes.

Remember that when you order on-line, you can earn "Loyalty Bucks". For every $25.00 you order, you receive 1 loyalty buck. Collect 20 loyalty bucks and you receive $30.00 free merchandise. 

If you’d like to use PayPal to pay for your order, simply email me a list of the products that you’d like to purchase (please include the specific item numbers with your list so that I can verify that I’ve got everything correct in your order), I’ll calculate the total and send you a PayPal invoice, then once you’ve paid the invoice, I’ll submit the order and have it shipped directly to you.  Plus you’ll still have all of the same return and exchange policies and product guarantees that you have when you order through my online store. And when you use PayPal to pay for your order, you’ll receive all of the same benefits (Loyalty Bucks Rewards and Host Dollars through Stampin’ Up!) that you would have by placing an order through my online store!  So if PayPal is your preferred method of payment for online purchases, you can still place Stampin’ Up! orders through me.

Be sure to comment and share this blog. I'd love to hear from you. Local in my area? Check out my classes and events. I love to get to make new friends.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper