Hello stamping friends!  My name is Lori Mueller and I welcome you to my creative share with the A Paper Pumpkin Thing blog hop group!  I'm very happy you have stopped by because our Crew is a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who are collaborating to create alternate projects using the supplies (plus, additional supplies) that come with our monthly Paper Pumpkin kits.  Each month, my Paper Pumpkin subscribers and members of my Stampin' Up! family (Lori's Dream Team) receive exclusive tutorials to beautiful alternate projects created by our PPX Crew.  Since we are having so much fun sharing exclusive alternate projects with our subscribers, we are creating a 2nd alternate project that is being shared with everyone! YAY!

SENDING GOOD THOUGHTS

This month's blog hop sets sail across the ocean with the Sending Good Thoughts (July 2022) Paper Pumpkin kit.  With beautifully designed nautical imagery, a fun message in a bottle motif, and sentiments that are “shore” to please, this month’s kit is full of warmth and fun.

I chose Pacific Point as my cardbase and background layer that was die cut with the Dots & Spots Die.  The main focal panel is a fun reflection of a ship at sea.  I thought the Silver & Gold Designer Series paper was a nice subtle pattern that is adhered to a piece of Vellum cardstock.  Wrap the Linen Thread around that Vellum/Silver & Gold DSP twice and finish with a bow.  Then add it to the cardfront using Dimensionals. 

The ship was inked with Basic Gray and heat embossed with Clear Emboss Powder onto a Layering Diorama die cut.  Then add it to the card with Dimensionals.  The sentiment was inked with Bermuda Bay, as well as, the scroll image.  I hand cut out the scroll and added to the Layering Diorama with Liquid Glue.

Here's a close-up of the texture, colors and dimension.  Oh-so pretty! At this time, you are now ready to hop on over to the next A Paper Pumpkin Thing designers blog.  You won't want to miss traveling on as I know they will have something fun, cute and exciting to share with you.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can click your way through the blog list found below.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all of the blogs so you don’t miss a thing!

Blog Hop Participants

Coming Next Month

The August 2022 Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit is an all-occasion card kit. Get ready for softly serene watercolor sunflowers in a sophisticated and stylish color palette with the Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin kit!  This kit is filled with special techniques, printed die-cut pieces, fun embellishments, TWO Classic Stampin' Ink Spots, and a FREE gift!  You will not want to miss out on this creative masterpiece.  Make sure you're subscribed to Paper Pumpkin by August 10 to get yours!

Would you like to receive an additional set of alternate projects that are exclusive only to my Paper Pumpkin subscribers each month?  Be sure to subscribe by August 10th to get in on the next kit.   Click the image to start or renew your Paper Pumpkin subscription.

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2022-23 Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! July-December 2022 Mini Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! July-August 2022 Sale-A-Bration Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
• Subscribe to your creative escape with Paper Pumpkin
• Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!

 

• STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits)

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JOIN THE CLUB!  Is your wish long, but your budget is short?  Then, join the Stampin' Dreams ordering club.  Together, we can combine all of our online orders using a specific assigned Host Code and get MORE for our money.  WOOT!  Click to discover all the great benefits!	NEED COPIES OF THE NEW ANNUAL CATALOG? If you have not already designated another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for your supply needs, I would be more than happy to send you both the Occasions catalog to you.  Please contact me with your mailing information.

 

Stampin’ Dreams 2022-2024 In Color Club

Starting NOW — register TODAY!

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What supplies do you need to create your own Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin card? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

Stampin' Dreams Shopping Product List

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$22.50

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$67.50

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$122.50

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$235.00

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[111350]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Silver & Gold 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159941]

$0.00

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$8.00

Dots & Spots Die

[159164]

$32.00

Layering Diorama Dies

[155565]

$29.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

 

Welcome to the Grand Vacation Trip Achievers Blog Hop for November. The theme for the hop is anything currently offered in our catalogs and we are all excited to share some beautifully handcrafted projects with you!

You may be starting from here at my blog, Lori Mueller - Stampin' Dreams, or you may have come here from the previous person to me on the list. Please be sure to click the person after me to move along the blog hop. If you get off track at any time, the full line up below will help you move along from blog to blog.  I was inspired to create my card share from two different sources… a card pictured in the Mini Catalog (Page 54) and a non-Stampin’ Up’ card makers blog.

Creative Tips:

• I am using a mix of Stampin' Up!'s new papers listed with the Harvest Meadow Suite.  The Fall season is my utmost favorite season and the Harvest Meadow designer papers really hit the mark with a lovely combination of colors and patterns. I really love the Cork Specialty paper! I am still in awe how a paper can replicate the actual feel and texture of a sheet real cork!  I threw in a couple layers of Vellum cardstock to soften the patterns; and, die cut all layers with the same rounded Basic Borders Die.

• Bring on the watercolor!!  Instead of using the Harvest Dies to die cut straight from cardstock or designer paper, I decided to watercolor pieces of Basic White cardstock with Cajun Craze, Bumblebee and Soft Succulent ink.

• Once the paper had dried, dies run through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine, I used my Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker to splatter ink onto the Fall elements. They were arranged and set in place with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The sentiment comes from the Nature’s Harvest stamp set, inked with Soft Suede and stamped onto Basic White cardstock. Once die cut with label die from Harvest Dies set, it was added to the card front with Dimensionals.

Thanks for taking part in our blog hop. With so many amazing ideas and inspiration filled with amazing projects throughout the hop, you won't want to miss a single one! Remember you are currently at (Lori Mueller's -- Stampin' Dreams blog), so please check the blog hop line up below and be sure to click the next blog participant's name on the list.

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2021-22 Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! July-December 2021 Mini Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
• Subscribe to your creative escape with Paper Pumpkin
• Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!

 

• STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits)

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JOIN THE CLUB!  Is your wish long, but your budget is short?  Then, join the Stampin' Dreams ordering club.  Together, we can combine all of our online orders using a specific assigned Host Code and get MORE for our money.  WOOT!  Click to discover all the great benefits!	NEED COPIES OF THE NEW ANNUAL CATALOG? If you have not already designated another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for your supply needs, I would be more than happy to send you both the Occasions catalog to you.  Please contact me with your mailing information.

 

Stampin’ Dreams 2021-2023 In Color Club

Starting NOW — register TODAY!

Click here for information

 

What supplies do you need to create this beautiful Harvest Meadows Healing Thoughts card? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

 

Stampin' Dreams Shopping Product List 

Nature's Harvest Bundle (English)

[156813]

$53.00

Nature's Harvest Cling Stamp Set (English)

[156495]

$21.00

Harvest Dies

[156504]

$38.00

Basic Borders Dies

[155558]

$29.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Cork 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[156393]

$7.50

Harvest Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[156494]

$11.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

[155778]

$7.50

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad

[153116]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[119790]

$3.75

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[155779]

$3.75

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[153122]

$3.75

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

[147158]

$30.00

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

[156506]

$9.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$12.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Good morning stampers and crafty friends! I'm so happy you have stopped by.  Welcome to our February Stamp It Blog Hop!  You may be starting from here at my blog, Lori Mueller - Stampin' Dreams, or you may have come here from one of the other Stamp It members blog...either way, make sure to click the blog next in line to move along the hop and not miss all of the great inspiration.

It's so hard to believe that Sale-A-Bration ends tomorrow at midnight!  YIKES!  With that said, that's what our hop theme is all about the Final Sale-A-Bration Spring Fling!  This last week, I attended a funeral for my long-time BFF's father.  The first thing I thought of was the Brushed Blooms Bundle and Heal Your Heart stamp sets.  The Heal Your Heart stamps are free with a $50 order during Sale-A-Bration and has several sentiments that fit this sad occasion.

I'm still on a Brushed Blooms kick and couldn't resist creating a card that brought the two sets together.  I just love the images and dies from this bundle, so I brought in some of the True Love Designer Series Paper that was cut with the 2nd to largest scallop stitched rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies set.  To tone down the starkness of the Basic Black, I overlayed a piece of Vellum cardstock.

I borrowed some inspiration for the Basic White layer from the January-June 2021 mini catalog (page 28).  It consists of a mix of Mint Macaron brushstrokes and Beautiful Brushstrokes Dies.  I first stamped the image from the Brushed Blooms stamp set randomly across the page and filled in with the brushstrokes die pieces.  Then used the little polka dot image inked with Memento, stamped off once, and stamped randomly across the whole area.  Super fun to create your own backgrounds using stamps and dies.

The flower arrangement is made up of Mango Melody and Flirty Flamingo with Soft Sea Foam leaves and Mint Macaron leaf veins...all cut with dies from the Beautiful Brushstrokes Dies set.  For a little softness, I accented the flowers with some White Baker's Twine from the Snail Mail Twine Combo pack.  The sentiment from Heal Your Heart was inked with Memento and trimmed and popped up with Dimensionals.

Would you like to re-create this Sympathy card?  I have posted the entire supply list below and made it easy for you to click on any of the images to add to your shopping cart from my online store.  I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me.  Check out my Dreamers Loyalty Reward Program...I love what I do and very much appreciate YOU.  So, I pay it back and reward my loyal customers with a FREE shopping spree. You fill my cup!

There's a whole line-up of Spring Fling Sale-A-Bration themed projects that I'm sure will help you get a jump start on your holiday creations, so make sure you hop on over to the next Stamp It Group members blogs to see what amazing creations they have to share.  Thank you so much for stopping by....stop back again real soon.

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STAMP IT BLOG HOP GIVE AWAY

Good Luck to all!! One very lucky paper crafter will win this fanastic You Are Amazing project kit. To enter, you must leave a comment on any Stamp It Blog Hop post....AND, finally, you must include the correct hash tag...#stampitcontest with your comment.

So with one click you can be on your way to soak in some more inspiration.

Blog Hop List

CONGRATULATIONS to our last month's Blog Hop Winner!

 

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Thank you for supporting my business and for giving me the opportunity to service your stamping and shopping needs!  Now, if you have ever thought about getting more for your money purchasing all of your favorite Stampin' Up! products, I highly recommend that you purchase the "Happy Shopper" Starter Kit and save 20% with each purchase.  There really isn't anything to lose...only lots of product to gain!  But, until you make that leap to join my Stampin' Up! family and fill your starter kit with new Annual catalog products.  If you wish to start creating my project, you'll find the ingredients listed below.  I've set it up super easy for you to click on any of the images and add to your shopping cart in my online store.  I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me.  Check out my Dreamers Loyalty Reward Program...I love what I do and very much appreciate YOU.  So, I pay it back and reward my loyal customers with a FREE shopping spree. You fill my cup!

 

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SALE-A-BRATION ENDS TOMORROW!!

 

Yes, it's true...the most wonderful time of the year ends tomorrow!  This year's Sale-A-Bration offered a schlew of amazing products that you can choose for free with a qualifying order!!  Have you received your copy of the new January-June 2021 Mini and Sale-A-Bration catalogs?  If not, you need them!  But, hurry, Sale-A-Bration ends Sunday, February 28th.

Click to view the 2021 Sale-A-Bration Brochure

 

 

For every $50 or $100 you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, there TWO reward levels, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let's break it down:

• If you spend $50, you get one free Level 1 product.
• If you spend $100, you get one free Level 2 product, OR, you can choose two Level 1 items.
• If you spend $150, you have the option to choose three Level 1 items or one Level 1 item and one Level 2 item.

This new option allows everyone to create a personalized Sale-A-Bration experience!  **squeal**

 

All of the fine details about Sale-A-Bration can be found HERE

 

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2020-21 Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! 2021 January-June Mini Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
• Subscribe to your creative escape with Paper Pumpkin
• Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!

 

• STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits)

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Is your wish long, but your budget is short?  Then, join the Stampin' Dreams ordering club.  Together, we can combine all of our online orders using a specific assigned Host Code and get MORE for our money.  WOOT!  Click to discover all the great benefits!	Sign up for your Brushed Blooms Class To Go! The Brushed Blooms bundle offers wonderful creative opportunities to create for all occasions.  This class includes SIX gorgeous projects. See more details and registration information posted HERE.  There's an option to earn a free Sale-A-Bration item, too!  Don't delay! Registration deadline ends February 28th.

 

Stampin’ Dreams 2020-2022 In Color Club

Starting NOW — register TODAY!

Click here for information

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What supplies do you need to create this beautiful Sympathy card? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!


Stampin' Dreams Online Product List

Heal Your Heart Cling Stamp Set (English)

[155291]

$0.00

Brushed Blooms Bundle

[156231]

$49.50

Brushed Blooms Cling Stamp Set

[154432]

$21.00

Dies Beautiful Brushstrokes

[154320]

$34.00

Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

[159231]

$7.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

True Love Designer Series Paper

[154281]

$11.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

[147093]

$7.50

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

[147102]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack

[154579]

$7.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Hello my stamping friends!  Outside of papercrafting and making cards, I have dabbled in all types of crafting projects...even wood crafts.  Crafting with wood is a true labor of love and can speak volumes.  Someone I know hand crafted this wooden flag in recognition of a police officer in our city, who lost his life in the line of duty.  As soon as I saw it, I was inspired to create a handmade card.

CASEing (Copy And Share Everything) the wood creation, I started with a Basic Black layer that is an 1/8" smaller than a typical A2 card (5-1/2" x 4-1/4") to set the focal design.  The wooden strips were chosen from a pattern in the In Good Taste Designer Series paper pack, making sure that I cut the strips going 'with the grain'.  The Misty Moonlight strip symbolizes and recognizes a fallen hero within our city law enforcement agency.

It took me a bit to figure out how I was going to replicate the 50 stars.  There are several different die sets that include stars, but they were either too big, or were going to be labor intensive with all the die cutting.  As I was flipping through the new August-December 2020 Mini catalog, I came across the Snowflake Sequins image and happened to notice there were STARS in the mix!  YAY!!  Boy, am I glad this product was a "Returning Fav" from the previous years Holiday catalog!

The Basic Black panel for the stars measures 3-1/4" x 2-1/4".  The Fine Tip Glue Pen and Take Your Pick Tool saved the day to make the process go quickly setting all 50 stars.

After evenly spacing the In Good Taste designer paper and Misty Moonlight strips to the Basic Black panel, I wrapped some Misty Moonlight 1/4" Ribbon around the cardstock strip and tied into a knot.  The whole panel was adhered to a Basic Black cardbase with Stampin' Seal.

The panel of stars was set in place with Stampin' Dimensionals.  I chose to leave this card without a sentiment, as I felt the whole design spoke for itself.  I will be making several of these to package and send to the family with my sincerest thoughts and prayers.  May God hold them close and bring peace to their hearts.

Want to know how this card came together?  Here's my Facebook Live demonstration I did last Sunday sharing tips and tricks for putting it all together.

If you enjoyed this card, I'd love to have you join me each Sunday afternoon at 2:30P (CST) for my Sunday Stampin' Dreams facebook Live demonstrations.  To make sure you receive notifications when I post announcements, events, and creations using all my favorite Stampin' Up! products, click the "Like" and "Follow"buttons on my business page Lori Dreams Stampin'.

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Is your wish long, but your budget is short?  Then, join the Stampin' Dreams ordering club.  Together, we can combine all of our online orders using a specific assigned Host Code and get MORE for our money.  WOOT!  Click on the graphic to discover all the great benefits!

 

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Stampin’ Dreams 2020-2022 In Color Club

Starting NOW — register TODAY!

Click here for information

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2020-21 Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! 2020 August-December Mini Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
• Subscribe to your creative escape with Paper Pumpkin
• Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!

 

• STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits)

What supplies do you need to create this memorable Fallen Hero Flag card? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

 

Stampin' Dreams Online Product List

 

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon

[153624]

$6.00

Snowflake Sequins

[150443]

$6.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

$6.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Hello stampers and crafty friends! I'm so happy you are here.  Welcome to our July Stamp It Blog Hop!  You may be starting from here at my blog, Lori Mueller - Stampin' Dreams, or you may have come here from one of the other Stamp It members blog...either way, make sure to click the blog next in line to move along the hop and not miss a beat.

This month's hop theme is Christmas in July.  Who wouldn't want a tad bit cooler weather; although, my body handles the heat a whole lot better than the frigid cold temps!

These two little gems start off adorning the smaller cardbase and envelopes in the Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes pack.  They measure 4-1/4" x 3-1/4" when folded and make the cutest little notecards.

The patterned paper comes from the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper pack featuring almost all of the green tones available in the Stampin' Up! color families.  I chose to use Pretty Peacock that was embossed using the Greenery Embossing folder.  I love that there are TWO mini folders in that pack to choose from.  The sentiment comes from the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set and was inked with Just Jade and then die cut using the Ornate Frames.

I'm not sure what the name of this fancy fold card is, but I'm going to call it a vertical "Gate fold".  It is really easy to do.  For this one, I stamped the same sentiment in Just Jade, but punched it out using the Story Label Punch...showcasing the versatility of using the same layout, papers and accessories.

The fun thing about this style of card is that you can write a short note or stamp a sentiment in this section before writing a traditional or lengthy message on the inside.

Would you like to create these adorable Thinking of You notecards?  I have posted the entire supply list below and made it easy for you to click on any of the images to add to your shopping cart from my online store.  I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me.  Check out my Dreamers Loyalty Reward Program...I love what I do and very much appreciate YOU.  So, I pay it back and reward my loyal customers with a FREE shopping spree. You fill my cup!

For more Christmas in July themed creations that I'm sure will help you get a jump start on your holiday creations, make sure you hop on over to the next Stamp It Group members blogs to see what amazing creations they have to share.  Thank you so much for stopping by....stop back again real soon.

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STAMP IT BLOG HOP GIVE AWAY

Good Luck to all!! One very lucky paper crafter will win this wonderful All-inclusive Looking Up Card Kit. To enter, you must leave a comment on any Stamp It Blog Hop post....AND, finally, you must include the correct hash tag...#stampitcontest with your comment.

So with one click you can be on your way to soak in some more inspiration.

Blog Hop List

CONGRATULATIONS to our last month's Blog Hop Winner!

 

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EARN COUPONS WITH PURCHASE!  every $50 you spend by August 3, 2020 (before shipping and tax) earns you a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used August 4-31, 2020. Details posted here.	I'm SUPER excited to share my 2020-21 Annual Catalog Product Shares with you.   More details posted here.

 

Stampin’ Dreams 2020-2022 In Color Club

Starting NOW — register TODAY!

Click here for information

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2020-21 Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
• Subscribe to your creative escape with Paper Pumpkin
• Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!

 

• STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits)

What supplies do you need to create this beautiful Christmas notecards? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

 

Stampin' Dreams Online Product List

Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)

[150513]

$22.00

Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

[149710]

$10.50

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper

[152492]

$11.50

Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad

[153115]

$7.50

Greenery Embossing Folders

[152716]

$8.00

Ornate Frames Dies

[150664]

$34.00

Story Label Punch

[150076]

$18.00

Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack

[152475]

$9.00

Gold Glitter Enamel Dots

[152155]

$8.00

Flowers For Every Season Gems

[153645]

$6.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Hello stampers and crafty friends!  Today is blog hop day, April 20th, which means our amazing Creative Inking designers have created an inspiring group of projects themed as "Sending Handmade Love".  You may be starting from here at my blog, Lori Mueller - Stampin' Dreams, or you may have come here from the very talented Colleen Vassos' blog. Please be sure to click the 'Next' button (found below) to move along the Creative Inking blog hop to see all the beautiful projects.

With the unprecedented situation occurring all around the world, we sure could use a little love when we open that mailbox door.  The Ornate Garden Suite of products has definitely proven to be a crowd pleaser and has delivered many smiles and warm hearts since it's early release this month.

 

This particular patterned paper from the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series paper has a bit of pink that resembles one of our 2018-2020 In Colors — Lovely Lipstick.  I'm sad that it will soon be leaving us (set to retire June 2nd), so I wanted to highlight it with one of the Ornate Layers Dies.

Sadly, I have a couple of dear friends (also members of my Lori's Dream Team) who have recently lost loved ones...not due to the current health issue, but the situation makes it really tough to mourn with family and friends.  The sentiment comes from the Ornate Thanks stamp set.  It is a perfect sentiment that can stand by itself and fall into several occasions: Thank You, Sympathy, Appreciation, etc.  I decided to snip this long stream of words apart and have it compliment the daisy image from the Ornate Style stamp set that was stamped onto a heart die cut from the Be Mine Stitched Framelits.

Everything rests upon a Vellum layer embossed with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder.  I just love how elegant this came out!  You can see all of the new Ornate Garden Suite of products HERE.

Now, if you have ever thought about getting more for your money purchasing all of your favorite Stampin' Up! products, I highly recommend that you purchase the "Happy Shopper" Starter Kit and save 20% with each purchase.  There really isn't anything to lose...only lots of product to gain!  But, until you make that leap to join my Stampin' Up! family and fill your starter kit with new January-June Mini products you'll find the ingredients listed below, and I've set it up super easy for you to click on any of the images and add to your shopping cart in my online store.  I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me.  Check out my Dreamers Loyalty Reward Program...I love what I do and very much appreciation YOU.  So, I pay it back and reward my loyal customers with a FREE shopping spree. You fill my cup!

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So with one click you can be on your way to soak in some more inspiration showcasing more "Sending Handmade Love" creations using supplies from any of the current catalogs from the rest of the group.  Your next stop on the hop will be with our very creative, Dena Rekow.  I know her creation will be fabulous...she always shares a gorgeous creation (or two) to share with everyone. Click on the 'Next' button and you'll be at your next stop.  Have fun filling your inspiration bucket...don't forget to come back real soon.  :)

          

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RETIREMENT LIST COMING SOON!!

 

You'll want to stock up on all your favorite soon-to-be-retiring In Colors.  Details are noted in this post with a full inventory list of what products include these colors.  Don't miss out...especially the reinkers!

 

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Check out our AMAZING Stamping Around The World Tutorial Bundles

 

FREE with ANY ONLINE ORDER

 or

April's Tutorial Bundle

12 AMAZING exclusive Tutorials  — $15 (US)

 

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This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products.  YAY!! There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12 bonus tutorials, in all!)  Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE!  If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business.  In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual catalog.  My project is featuring the Ornate Garden Thanks (early released products from upcoming Annual catalog) stamp set and coordinating Ornate Layers Dies.

 

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2019-20 Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! January-June 2020 Mini Catalog
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
• Subscribe to your creative escape with Paper Pumpkin
• Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!

• STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits)

 

What supplies do you need to create this elegant Ornate Garden special occasion card? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

Stampin' Dreams Online Product List

Ornate Garden Suite Collection (English)

[154153]

$136.75

Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[149471]

$18.00

Ornate Style Bundle

[154119]

$52.00

Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set

[152572]

$21.00

Ornate Layers Dies

[152726]

$37.00

Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

[152725]

$9.00

Stitched Be Mine Dies

[148527]

$35.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146970]

$8.75

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper

[152488]

$15.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

[147093]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

[147140]

$7.50

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Flax Ribbon

[148764]

$7.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Hello stampers and crafty friends!  I'm so excited to have you join me for the June Creative Inking Blog Hop!  You may be starting from here at my blog, Lori Mueller - Stampin' Dreams, or you may have come here from the very talented Colleen Vassos' blog. Please be sure to click the 'Next' button (found below) to move along the Creative Inking blog hop.

This month's hop is all about sharing which of the amazing Suite of products in the beautiful new catalog is our favorite.  YIKES!!  This was SUPER difficult for me...as is any challenge to come up with ONE favorite from a group of products.  It's like asking me to choose which child I gave birth to is my favorite. HA!  Some days I may have had a definite answer for you...but, we won't go there. :)

So, to help make my decision easy (for myself), I decided to go with the Magnolia Lane Suite.  For the most part, it's the Suite of products that I have been playing with the last few days.  Look at all of those amazing creations that are showcased in the catalog (page 36-37)!

To help get my creative juices flowing, I love to CASE a card pictured in the catalog.  This one uses a mix of the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set, coordinating Magnolia Memory dies, Magnolica Lane Memories & More Card Pack, and Magnolia Lane Large Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes.  Super cool that most of what I needed for this card was already part of the Suite.

The Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack is loaded with 56 cards, plus sticker sheets!  The Vellum layers are already stamped with the images...I just added some color using the Mossy Meadow Light Stampin' Blends on the leaves.  The large Magnolia image was inked in Memento black, stamped onto Whisper White, colored with Stampin' Blends markers and die cut.  The sentiment tag is a sticker, but it's easy to convert it to be a regular tag...simply pounce the back with an Embossing Buddy.  The powder dust will reduce the tacky-ness and allow for Stampin' Dimensionals to do their job.

I love that the Magnolia Lane card bases have a nice Silver Foil engraved on the front.  It can be used to 'frame' one of the smaller Memories & More cards.  All I did to this one was add the sticker that trims the pre-stamped sentiment and a few flower stickers to the lower bottom before adding dimensionals and centering over another card I trimmed down from the pack.

Again, you can make any of the stickers a 'non-sticker' by pouncing the Embossing Buddy all over the stickers backside.  I love the new ribbon pack, too....sooo soft and easy to create bows and knots.  Yummy!

Would you like to create this bundle of cards using the Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack and other complimentary products?  You'll find the ingredients listed below, and I've set it up super easy for you to click on any of the images and add to your shopping cart in my online store.  I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me.  Check out my Dreamers Loyalty Reward Program...I love what I do and very much appreciation YOU.  So, I pay it back and reward my loyal customers with a FREE shopping spree. You fill my cup!

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So with one click you can be on your way to soak in some more inspiration showcasing more Product Suites that are favorites of the rest of the group.  Your next stop on the hop will be with our very creative, Dena Rekow.  I know her projects will be fabulous...she'll have a gorgeous creation (or two) to share with everyone. Click on the 'Next' button and you'll be at your next stop.  Have fun filling your inspiration bucket...don't forget to come back real soon.  :)

          

 

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FOR THE LOVE OF FELT — HELP END ALZHEIMER'S FUNDRAISER

 

Tomorrow, June 21st, is the Summer Solstice, which means it will be The Longest Day of the year and the start of our Summer season.  I want to help End Alzheimer's, and could use your help because these numbers will only continue to rise unless we take action.  See all the details HERE.  Offer valid June 16-30, 2019. Drawing to be held on July 1st.

**This special donation event (The Longest Day) is not sponsored by Stampin' Up!, it is solely valid through me, Lori Mueller.

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FREE Tutorial Bundle with minimum purchase!!  Click on the image to check out all the details

June's Tutorial Bundle

12+1 (Baker's Dozen) AMAZING exclusive Tutorials $15 (US)

 

PURCHASE JUNE TUTORIALS NOW

 

This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products.  YAY!! There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12+1 Bonus tutorials, in all!)  Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE!  If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business.  In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual and Occasions catalogs.  My project is featuring the To A Wild Rose stamp set.

 

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2019-2020 Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
• PRINT & VIEW Annual Catalog Stampin' Up! Product Bundles (.pdf list)
• Subscribe to your creative escape with Paper Pumpkin
• Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!

• STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits).

What supplies do you need to create this bundle of Magnolia Lane Memories & More cards? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

Product Shopping List

Good Morning Magnolia Bundle

[151087]

$63.75

Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set

[149298]

$36.00

Magnolia Memory Dies

[149578]

$35.00

Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack

[149554]

$11.00

Magnolia Lane Memories & More Large Specialty Cards & Envelopes

[149487]

$12.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Mossy Meadow Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[148546]

$4.50

Mossy Meadow Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[148545]

$4.50

Light Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Marker

[146866]

$4.50

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

[144608]

$4.50

Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack

[149485]

$9.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Embossing Buddy

[103083]

$6.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Big Shot

[113439]

$110.00

Hello stampers and crafters!!  Welcome to the All Star Tutorial Bundle Blog Hop for September! You are joining during the round of tutorials (August–January). This team brings to you a "super bundle" of 12 tutorials using only Stampin' Up! products.  There are amazing projects in this bundle that range from traditional-style cards, fancy fold, 3D giftables and various techniques!  We each offer this in our own business for free with a minimum order, as well as, a stand alone PDF purchase.

 

Here are the sneak peeks...it's loaded with fun and excitement and something you don't want to miss out on. 

 

 

This month's tutorial bundle is based on currently available supplies from Stampin’ Up! and has both metric and imperial measurements. So whether you are a cms or inches person, we’ve got you covered!  Make sure to look for the full details at the bottom of this post.

My extra project this month features the elegant Healing Hugs stamp set found in the Annual catalog and the Country Lane Designer Series Paper available in the 2018 Holiday Catalog.  Since I can only show you a sneak peek of the project I created in the actual All Star PDF, I'm sharing a 2nd project I made especially for this blog hop using the same products. It’s different from the project in the Tutorial Bundle as they are exclusive and you won’t see them anywhere else!

I was looking through my stash of cards and found zilch for get well...desperately in need of them.  It seems like every time I turn around someone is having a knee or hip replaced.  YIKES!!  I love to challenge myself to use more than one pattern of designer paper within the same pack on my projects.  The key is to mix larger patterns with smaller geometric patterns.  This makes it more eye-appealing.

The floral image is purposely created to give your stamped image "Distinktive" depth and shading.  That's right...one inking and one stamping.  Although, with my flower, you are actually looking at the 2nd rendition of the stamped image.  I did this because I wanted it to be a bit more subtle...not to overpower the different patterns of designer series paper.  Plus, the matted Scalloped Layering Circle in Blackberry Bliss compliments the flower image.

 

The Mint Macaron Baker's Twine bow adds a small amount of color to the focal image that is popped up off the Crushed Curry layer.  I think this particular sentiment inked in Blackberry Bliss could fit the bill for a Get Well or Sympathy...what do you think?

 

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The Tutorial Bundles are based on currently available supplies from Stampin' Up! and include both Imperial (inches) and Metric measurements.  Soooo, no matter where you live in the world, you can purchase the tutorial and will be able to create the projects.

THREE WAYS TO RECEIVE THESE AMAZING TUTORIAL BUNDLES:

1. Order $50 from my online store between September 1-30...get the PDF tutorials for FREE!  Use the September Host Code to earn the monthly reward.
2. Purchase this month's All Star Tutorial Bundle (12 tutorials in all) PDF for $15

PURCHASE SEPTEMBER TUTORIALS NOW

*the tutorial will be sent to the email address listed on your PayPal account within 48 hrs*

3.  Join my Dream Team!!  My current team members will be receiving this tutorial bundle for FREE!

We appreciate your support purchasing the bundle as it will keep us creating more & more of these types of bundle packages—all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products.  YAY!!  If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business.  In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the annual catalog.  My project is featuring the Healing Hugs stamp set!  Want a sneak peek of my project?

Don't forget to hop along to visit 12 more designers' blogs to soak in more projects!  They are all amazing!

All Star Design Team

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FREE Dashing Along Designer Series Paper!!

Do You like FREE Designer Paper? Well, of course, you do...who doesn't?!!  Here's how it works:

 

 

 

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2018-19 Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
• PRINT & VIEW Annual Catalog Stampin' Up! Product Bundles (.pdf list)
• Subscribe to your creative escape with Paper Pumpkin
• Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!

• STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits).

 

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?  Please holler if you do.  I love and appreciate your comments.

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DO YOU CRUISE PINTEREST?  If you enjoy Pinterest, you can find my creations on Pinterest, too.

 

 

 

What additional supplies do you need to create this card? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

 

Product List

Healing Hugs Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146527]

$29.00

Healing Hugs Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146530]

$21.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.75

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131199]

$8.50

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[147804]

$11.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$7.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Nature's Twine

[146342]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Hello stamper and crafter friends! Welcome to my crafty spot on the Creative Inking Blog Hop for the month of June! This months theme is the chance to create and showcase some new accessories available in the new Stampin' Up! catalog!! **squeal** l can't wait to share my creation with you!  :)

Product List

Treat Time Clear-Mount Bundle

[148372]

$45.75

Treat Time Wood-Mount Bundle

[148371]

$52.00

Petite Treats Framelits Dies

[146827]

$33.00

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146989]

$8.50

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[111350]

$8.50

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115320]

$8.50

Garden Impressions 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[146289]

$11.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

$9.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

$18.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Twine Baker's Whisper White

[124262]

$3.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$8.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00