Hello stampers and paper crafters!  My name is Lori Mueller (stampindreams.com) and I want to welcome you to my blog and the April One Stamp At a Time (OSAT) Design Team Blog Hop!  This may be your first stop on the hop, or you may have hopped over here from the previous OSAT designer. Either way, in order to view all of the blog participants sharing their wonderful craftiness, click on the next person in line within the list of blogger's posted at the end.

This month's theme is "Spring Fling", and oh, how I wish Spring would come around and plant itself solid.  But, noooo, we have more cold weather, sleet and snow in the forecast today.  YUCK!

I've been having lots of fun playing with a stamp set and framelits dies bundle that has not received any attention from me since it arrived in my craft stash.  YIKES!  The Hold on to Hope stamp set was designed by a million dollar achiever, Brandi Cox, and coordinates with the Cross of Hope set of framelit dies.  Several of the images rendered different Spring-like color choices...Mango Melody, Highland Heather, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight and Flirty Flamingo.

I came across a really cool technique that is new to me called "Floating Frame".  The benefit of this technique is that you can create two different card layouts with the one arrangement.  You can click on the images to get a closer look at how the butterfly and flower images "float" on the stitched Pear Pizzazz oval using Stampin' Dimensionals.

To add a some light texture to the arrangement, I embossed a piece of Whisper White cardstock with the Subtle Textured Embossing Folder.  The Grapefruit Grove strip of Gingham Designer Series Paper gives it a vintage/country ambiance.  I just love how this turned out...the butterflies actually look like they are 'floating' around the oval ready to land on one of the beautiful flowers.

I did a Facebook Live online demonstration assembling the 'floating frame' card together.  It is an unedited video, but you can see how the process is done and apply the same steps to the card I am sharing with you today.  If you enjoy online stamp classes, please Like and Follow my business Facebook page so that you'll receive notifications for all my Live events...Sunday Stampin' Dreams.  I'd love to have you join me as I share what I love to do...stamp and papercraft! 

 

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At this time, you are now ready to hop on over to the next OSAT designers blog.  You won't want to miss traveling on as I know they will have something fun 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

 

I'm so very grateful; and I'm not sure I can say thank you enough to everyone that stops to visit me.  I love the visits and wonderful thoughts you share with your comments.  If you've ever purchased a stamp set, dies, paper, ink, embellishments, etc. from m online shop, I literally did a little happy dance with your order came in.  And, if you've ever shared a card or other bit of handmade kindness using Stampin' Up! products, my heart leaps for joy.  I appreciate you and all of your wonderful support of my favorite stamping business.  If you haven't already, please share and invite your friends to stop by, too.  Oh, and subscribe to my blog so that you don't miss a single post.  I can't express how very passionate I am to share my love for papercrafting with you. If you are a new visiting crafter looking for a demonstrator to shop with, I would be ecstatic and honored to be your creative coach.

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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 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 Have & To Hold stamp set.

 

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2018-19 Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! 2019 Occasions Catalog
• 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 Floating Centerpiece 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!

Shopping List

Hold On To Hope Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[145776]

$29.00

Hold On To Hope Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145780]

$21.00

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131201]

$8.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148554]

$11.00

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

[101406]

$9.00

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

[147157]

$30.00

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

[147158]

$30.00

Cross Of Hope Framelits Dies

[145654]

$27.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

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

[148764]

$7.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

[130658]

$40.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Hello stamper and crafter friends! Welcome to my crafty spot (Stampin' Dreams) on the Creative Inking Blog Hop for the month of September! This months theme is geared around the SpoOkiest holiday of the year...Halloween!  I have been on a Halloween-crafting-craze for the last couple of days, and getting to play with new products from the Holiday catalog has been so much fun!  I'm like a little kid in a candy store..oh, wait!  Isn't that like Halloween?!!  haha! l can't wait to share my creation with you!  :)

Product List

Takeout Treats Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[147861]

$30.00

Takeout Treats Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[147858]

$22.00

Takeout Treats Wood-Mount Bundle

[149989]

$56.50

Takeout Treats Clear-Mount Bundle

[149990]

$49.50

Takeout Thinlits Dies

[147927]

$33.00

Toil & Trouble 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack

[147763]

$8.50

Black Foil Sheets

[147898]

$4.00

Toil & Trouble 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[147531]

$11.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$8.50

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Embossing Buddy

[103083]

$6.00

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[147897]

$8.50

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Cauldron Framelits Dies

[147914]

$28.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Hello stamper and crafter friends! and, welcome to the Creative Inking Blog Hop for the month of March!  Our theme is all about getting Ready for Spring, but really, Mother Nature is having a week of bad days, I swear!  I'm sure the temperature gauge is a bit confused with it being in the 70's for a couple of days, then back to the low 30's, rain and small showers of snow.  GEESH!!  Well, I hope with my card creation, it will help get you Ready for Spring.  Are you ready to see what I have to share? Let's check it out.

You may be starting from here at my blog, Lori Mueller - Stampin' Dreams, or you may have come here from the very talented Lynn Streifert's blog. Please be sure to click the 'Next' button (found below) to move along the Creative Inking blog hop. If you get off track at any time, the full line up below will help you move along from blog to blog.

 

Can you believe that this is the first time my Lots of Lavender stamp sethas seen any ink?  Yup!  I've been waiting for "spring" to show...yep! that's it!  No seriously!  This is one of the stamp sets that you can get for FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration and it is a beauty.  You can use all sorts of coloring mediums...Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, Stampin' Blends, and my one of my favorites...the Aqua Painter.

Creative Tips:

• Are you checking out the awesome background?  I created it using the die from the Flourish Thinlits Dies.  And, you may be wondering just how many times I ran that Crumb Cake piece of cardstock through the Big Shot.  Well, truth be told...15 times!  **squeal**  It just had to be done...I had a vision in my head and had to run with it.  LOL

 

 

• After coloring the bouquet with Sweet Sugarplum and Lemon Lime Twist Classic Inks using my Aqua Painter, I "fussy cut" the image and popped it up on the Lots of Labels Vellum layer with Stampin' Dimensionals.  The Dapper Denim Lots of Labels Frame was used to help center the floral image and add a little contrast to the Lemon Lime Twist.  The sentiment comes from the Celebration Time stamp set found in the Annual catalog and die cut using the Bunch of Banners Framelits Dies.

• Now don't forget, the Lots of Lavender stamp set is FREE with a $50 order through my online store!  **squeal**

It is always my passion to inspire you with my papercrafting projects.  I hope I have peaked your excitement to get your dreams stamped out onto paper using some of the products that I have shared with you.  I truly live to inspire!! But, if you want to become a "Happy Shopper" and get all of your favorites on your wish list at a discount, you can purchase the Starter Kit and join my Stampin' Up! family...fill your Starter Kit with what YOU want (up to $125 worth of product) and choose TWO additional FREE stamp sets, to boot!  How exciting is that?!!   I am always very, very appreciative of your shopping excursion through my online store, too.

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IT'S SALE-A-BRATION TIME!!

 

Sale-A-Bration is under way and is, by far, the “most wonderful time of the year,” and not just because of the holidays.  Have you received your copy of the new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs?  If not, you need them!

 

 

Need an idea?  Start with my Lots of Lavender card project:

 

For every $50 you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, there is a new reward level, 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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So with one click you can be on your way to soak in some more ideas showcasing the new products that we have had fun playing with in our craft havens.  Your next stop on the hop will not disappoint...Dena Rekow...she always has something super cute and fun to share. Click on the 'Next' button and you'll be at your next stop.  If you get lost or sidetracked, please come on back and follow the list of participants shown below.  Have fun filling your inspiration bucket...don't forget to come back real soon.  :)

          

 

From the bottom of my heart, many, many "thanks" to you for you stopping by to visit me.  I love all of the visits; and it warms my heart to read your thoughts you share with each comment.  If you haven't already, please share my love for papercrafting and invite your friends to stop by.  Click on the subscribe button to my blog (within the sidebar) so that you don't miss a single post.  I love what I do; and, I can't express enough how very passionate I am to share my love for papercrafting with you.

 

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2017-18 Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! 2018 Occasions Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin’ Up! 2018 Sale-A-Bration Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Bundles
• Save 10% on Occasions Catalog 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!
• Use Hostess Code AT3PUEEA to get a FREE GIFT from me when you order $50 or more.
• 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.

ARE YOU A FACEBOOK FAN?  I would love it if you would "Like" my Lori Dreams Stampin page.

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

 

What supplies do you need to create this project? 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

Lots Of Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set

[147194]

$0.00

Celebration Time Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143787]

$30.00

Celebration Time Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143790]

$22.00

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

[140272]

$7.00

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

[100730]

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

$8.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$8.00

Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141414]

$8.00

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

[101856]

$8.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[144086]

$6.50

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad

[141395]

$6.50

Flourish Thinlits Dies

[141478]

$29.00

Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies

[138281]

$27.00

Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies

[141488]

$27.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$4.50

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Welcome to the Grand Vacation Achievers Blog Hop for January. I am still pinching myself trying to believe that I was able to earn this grand incentive trip that Stampin' Up! has offered...sooo very thankful to everyone that cheered, loved, and supported me along the way.  The theme for the hop this month is Sale-A-Bration and we are all excited to share some projects using the fabulous stamps, designer series paper, and ribbons that you can receive for FREE with each $50 purchase.  Let me tell you....I am in LOVE with this years selections!

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. 

Sooo, because I love ALL of the Sale-A-Bration selections, I had a really hard time focusing on just one or two items.  I actually used TWO stamp sets (Hey Chick and Designer Tee), the Carried Away Designer Series Paper AND the 3/8" Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack.  But, it looks so amazing together, right?!!  Plus, those little chicken images are super cute and sassy...they are all the rave right now.  I don't know anyone that has been able to say 'no' to these chicks!  LOL!

This came together pretty easy, but the help of the color palette from the Carried Away Designer Series paper pack was my starting point.  Everything else just sort of fell together.  One thing that I need to work on is my watercoloring skills.

Thanks for taking part in our blog hop. With so many amazing ideas and inspiration filled with bling that sparkles and shines 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.

Blog Hop Participants

Sale-A-Bration Celebration is an exclusive FREE event!

Get your exclusive invitation to this event by doing one of the following:

• Spend $150 with me during Sale-A-Bration (January 4th – March 31st)
• Host a party, workshop or private class during Sale-A-Bration (Hostesses earn $25 MORE* during Sale-A-Bration!)
• Join my Stampin' Up! Family during Sale-A-Bration between January and March, 2017

 

Need an idea?  Start with my Hey Chick – Happy Birthday project:

 

 

 

 

All of the details for my Sale-A-bration Celebration can be found in this blog post

 

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2016-17 Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! 2017 Occasions Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! 2017 Sale-A-Bration Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Bundles
• Save 10% on Occasions Catalog 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!
• Use Hostess Code VCPPZPRY to get a FREE GIFT from me when you order $50 or more.
• 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.

ARE YOU A FACEBOOK FAN?  I would love it if you would "Like" my Lori Dreams Stampin page.

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

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

Product List

Product List

Hey Chick Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143328]

$0.00

Hey Chick Clear Mount Stamp Set

[143331]

$0.00

Designer Tee Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143356]

$0.00

Designer Tee Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143359]

$0.00

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

[100730]

$9.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100867]

$8.00

Carried Away Designer Series Paper

[143608]

$0.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

[138323]

$6.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[138326]

$6.50

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad

[141398]

$6.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[126970]

$6.50

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Ink Refill

[140928]

$5.50

3/8" Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack

[143601]

$0.00

Lace Doilies

[142793]

$4.50

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Stampin' Scrub

[126200]

$17.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Good morning stampers and paper crafters!  Thank you for stopping and Welcome aboard the October Stamp It Blog Hop!  This month's theme is related to anything regarding Thanksgiving. Can you believe that there is only about 4-1/2 weeks before the feasts of turkey (or, whatever your favorite traditional foods may be) fill the kitchen table?!!

If you have been traveling along the Stamp It Group Blog Hop, you may have come here from my dear friends, Teresa Howe's blog.  If this is your very first stop, I want to thank you so much for stopping to visit me. If you like to skip and hop and happen to get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

Vintage and rustic are two of my favorite creative styles.  My card shows off one of the patterns from the Petals & Paisley's Specialty Designer Series Paper....it reminds me of the old Polyester suits worn back-in-the-day.  The focal image features a couple of Bundled products...designed to save you 10% when you purchase the coordinating items together. Would you believe me when I tell you that the Jolly Friends stamp set and the coordinating Jolly Hat Builder Punch make up the Cornucopia?  The flower images come from the Paisleys & Posies stamp set and coordinating Paisley Framelits.  Papercrafting made super easy!  Let's take a peek at the card.

Creative Tips:

• Start with a Very Vanilla card base measuring 4-1/4" x 11" with a center score across the middle at 5-1/2".

• The Layering Squares render some nice clean cuts of petite scallops to accompany the Petals & Paisley designer series paper layer and the main focal images.

• To create the Cornucopia Horn, ink up the Hat in Crumb Cake and stamp onto Mint Macaroon cardstock. Use the Jolly Hat Builders punch to punch it out.  The flowers are inked in Delightful Dijon and Rich Razzleberry and stamped onto Very Vanilla cardstock.  These are cut out using the Paisley Framelits and attached to the Horn with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

• Add in some Gold Metallic Thread for a little bling.  Stamp the sentiment from the "One Big Meaning" stamp set onto Delightful Dijon cardstock with Soft Suede ink.  Tuck it under the bottom scalloped layer.

• For a rustic effect, take your Crumb Cake marker (big marker end), and 'flick' ink randomly onto the card with the use of the marker cap.  Instead of using your fingernail to flick the ink, use the marker cap...this keeps you from having a brown inky finger for a day or two.  LOL!

Soooo, what do you think?  I think it turned out pretty quite lovely!  :)   There is lots more where that came from....you'll want to make sure you visit the other Stamp It Group members' blogs to see what Thanksgiving-themed projects they have to share.  Don't forget to come back real soon.

STAMP IT BLOG HOP GIVE AWAY

Good Luck!! One very lucky person will win this awesome Watercolor Wishes Card Kit!  You are going to LOVE this predesigned, precut, all accessories included, kit to create 18 fun cards (6 each of 3 designs).  PLUS, there are always leftover supplies to extend your creativity...make a scrapbook page, note cards, gift tags, or whatever your creative MOJO inspires you to create.

start of hoppers list

Don't forget...when you leave your comment for your chance to win this amazing kit, I love to read them.

What supplies do you need to create these 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 List

Jolly Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142112]

$17.00

Jolly Friends Photopolymer Bundle

[143511]

$29.50

One Big Meaning Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[138788]

$27.00

One Big Meaning Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[139420]

$19.00

Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142196]

$21.00

Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer Bundle

[143515]

$45.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

$9.00

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115318]

$8.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119684]

$8.00

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

[138337]

$8.00

Delightful Dijon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138338]

$8.00

Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper

[142017]

$13.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[126974]

$6.50

Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad

[126950]

$6.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]

$6.50

Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin' Pad

[138327]

$6.50

Real Red & Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Markers

[141973]

$7.00

Layering Squares Framelits Dies

[141708]

$35.00

Paisley Framelits Dies

[141849]

$29.00

Jolly Hat Builder Punch

[141847]

$16.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Gold Metallic Thread

[138401]

$3.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Hello my stamping crafty friends!!  I am sooo excited that you are here to experience World Card Making Day with all of us Stampin' Up! demonstrators from....literally....all over the world!  This is an amazing blog hop with sooo many talented crafters sharing what we all love to do...stamp, craft and share.

Sending a card is a small gesture that shows just how much you care about that special someone in your life. With World Card Making Day recognized across the world, it reminds us to celebrate by making and sending a handmade card to someone who could use a little recognition, love, or just a boost (which is anyone, really!).  I am really bad and extremely late getting this card created and hand-delivered to a friend who delivered a new little girl a few weeks ago.  I couldn't pass up using the Fox Builder Punch to create this CUTE little 'baby' fox.  I know the old adage is related to weddings, but something new also brings out something old.  haha!  Something that I haven't used in quite a while was my Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.  ACK!!!  I had forgotten all of the wonderful sentiments available (24 sentiments in one stamp set!  YEAH!!)

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.

 Creative Tips:

• With the amount of layers that I had in mind, I chose to go with the Whisper White Thick cardstock for my cardbase (4-1/4" x 11", scored at 5-1/2").  I mean, really, who would not want to display this little cutie on a shelf in the baby's room?!!  (giggle)  Our Thick cardstock is great for that purpose.

• I chose a double matte color, Smokey Slate and Pool Party...both coordinate with the A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack, to compliment the Chevron pattern and the Woddgrain Embossed Whisper White layer.

• The 1/8" Smoky Slate Stitched Ribbon tied in a bow is a soft compliment to the matte layers.

• Foxy Friends stamp set and coordinating Fox Builder Punch (bundled together for a savings of 10%) is super fun to create all sorts of cute critters.  The CUTE fox was created using Calypso Coral ink stamped onto Whisper White cardstock...all quick and easy to assemble with the help of the coordinating punch.  I did decide to hand cut (aka fussy cut) the legs as I wanted them to appear naturally set in front of the body.  Otherwise, if I stamped the legs directly onto the body, they would have gotten shortened when the body was punched out.

• Using the Layering Ovals Framelits, cut out 2 layers...the larger from Pool Party, the patterned one from the A Little Foxy paper stack.  Add the cute little fox with Stampin' Dimensionals.  The sentiment was stamped with Archival Basic Gray ink onto Calypso Coral cardstock and cut using the Bunch of Banners Framelits die set.  Add the smallest pearls from the Basic Pearls pack and set in place with more Stampin' Dimensionals.

Thanks for taking part in our blog hop. With so many amazing ideas and inspiration to add cheer to someone's mailbox, you won't want to miss checking out all of the blogs!  I'll be traveling right behind you.  **squeal**  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.

World Card Making Blog Hoppers

In recognition of World Card Making Day, don't forget the special 5-day sale that starts tomorrow...October 1, 2016!  More details here.

I'll sign off this post with a HUGE "thank you" to let you know how much I appreciate you stopping by to visit me.  I love the visits; and it warms my heart to read your thoughts you share with each comment.  If you haven't already, please share and invite your friends to stop by.  Oh, and subscribe to my blog so that you don't miss a single post.  I can't express how very passionate I am to share my love for papercrafting with you.

What supplies do you need to create these 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 List

Foxy Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141549]

$27.00

Foxy Friends Photopolymer Bundle

[142326]

$40.50

Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood Stamp Set

[128748]

$37.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear Stamp Set

[127802]

$27.00

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

[140272]

$7.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122924]

$8.00

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131202]

$8.00

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

[100730]

$9.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122925]

$8.00

A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack

[141637]

$10.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[126983]

$6.50

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140932]

$7.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

$7.00

Fox Builder Punch

[141470]

$18.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies

[141488]

$27.00

Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[127821]

$7.50

Smoky Slate 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Stitched Ribbon

[141687]

$6.00

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

[119247]

$5.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Hello everyone!!

So, who is in love with the new Stampin' Up! catalog?  Raise your hand and shout out a big WOOT!!  The new 2016-2018 In Colors are spot on YUMMY, too!  I mean, really, even the new names are so cute and fun...Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, and Sweet Sugarplum.  During my stamp class, one of the ladies said she is going to name her next pet "Peekaboo Peach"!  How adorable is that?!!

Since getting back home from Stampin' Up!'s incentive trip, the Mediterranean cruise, I have been in mass production mode.  I like to personally hand-deliver and mail out the new catalogs to each of my customers, instead of having them mailed directly from Stampin' Up!  My reason why?  So that I can include a handmade card, of course!  Every package should come with a little bit of handmade goodness, right?! I purposely leave the card blank inside so they can use it for any occasion they see fit...a small token of love and appreciate for all they do to support me.

There is a rule for the card I create, though...it must show off each of the new In Colors with a sampling of ink, cardstock, and ribbon/embellishment.  Simply a must!!  In addition, one needs to show off a fun (new) stamp set and a tool of some sort.  The Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies along with the Confetti Celebration and Swirly Bird stamp sets helped fill the requirements.

Since there are 5 new In Colors, I created 5 different options by rotating 5 items involved in the creation:  cardstock matte, Swirly Scribbles die cut, speckles image stamped in the center of the Whisper White layer, color of the stamped star, and the (beee-u-tiful) 3/8" Ruched Ribbon.  Let me just say...this new ribbon is wonderful to play with...very light, soft, and ties into a lovely knot or bow with no fussing.  YOU will want to get your hands on this new ribbon....trust me!!  ;)

CRAFTING TIP:  To save time and reduce the extra cutting of cardstock for the Swirly Scribbles Thinlit die, I simply 'stole' the die cut from each of the matted layers.  Shhhh!  No one will ever know because no one can see through the Whisper White layer that has been stamped on and covered with the die cut and embellished star.  Teehehehe!  I love it when efficiency comes in to play with mass production.

New 2016-2018 In Color 3/8" Ruched Ribbon Shares

Do you want to get your hands on some of the new Ruched Ribbon, but do not want to use all of your crafting budget on a full spool (10 yards per spool) of each new In Color?  How about we get a group of friends together and "share" the spools of ribbon?  By bringing in the purchasing power of our friends, each participant can purchase a smaller portion of everything for a smaller fraction of the price.  This is called a "Product Share", and is amazingly helpful.

When you sign up for a spot in one of my shares, you'll have "a little bit of everything" so that you can "sample the buffet" before fully investing in the products.

How to "save your spot" in Lori's 2016-2018 In Color 3/8" Ruched Ribbon Product Share, please email me directly at [email protected]

Everyone within the U.S. is welcome to participate (current customers, new customers, and members of Lori's Dream Team).  Supplies for the first round of share groups will be ordered as soon as all spots fill.  In order to offer this ribbon share, I have to collect FIVE (5) signups; and per Stampin' Up! policy, I am not allowed to post a "Buy Now" button for product shares.  So, in order to get in on the first round..."save your spot" and email me the following information:

Each share will consist of 2 yards of each color (Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, and Sweet Sugarplum). All ribbon shares are wrapped around cardboard to ensure wrinkle free ribbon. In addition...all shares are protected by cello bag packaging to ensure safe and dry delivery!

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

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• 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).

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

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WANNA HAVE IT ALL?  Please click on the Stampin’ Up! product images below for more details and easy, on-line shopping.  A printable supply list is available as well!

Swirly Scribbles Card -- Product List

Confetti Celebration Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[141510]

$25.00

Confetti Celebration Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[142034]

$18.00

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141749]

$25.00

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle

[142353]

$46.75

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121043]

$8.00

Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141414]

$8.00

Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141415]

$8.00

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.00

Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141417]

$8.00

Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141418]

$8.00

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

[100730]

$9.00

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad

[141394]

$6.50

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad

[141396]

$6.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[141397]

$6.50

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad

[141398]

$6.50

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad

[141395]

$6.50

Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141424]

$8.00

Emerald Envy 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141425]

$8.00

Flirty Flamingo 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141426]

$8.00

Peekabo Peach 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141427]

$8.00

Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141428]

$8.00

Medium Star Punch

[138293]

$16.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies

[141497]

$27.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Hello everyone!  I am so happy to have you stop by to check out what I have to share with you. Today, the One Stamp At a Time (OSAT) Blog Hoppers are sharing some super fun masculine or Father's Day cards and 3D projects.  If you came from Diane Squires' blog or made my blog your first visit of the day, you are in for some super fun creations.  I know that, at some point, everyone struggles with this category, so let's take a peek at my creations, shall we?!!

Can you guess what the 'suit jacket' was made with?  If you guessed the Envelope Punch board...ding-ding-ding...you are correct!  **squeal**  I got the inspiration for this from a magazine that is only available to Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  There is a great promotion going on for the month of June...everyone can join...Hobby crafters/stampers and those that want to build a business and earn money doing so.  You do not want to miss this....more details will be at the end of this post.

My husband has to wear a suit everyday for work, so I thought this was a perfect fit for him.  The only difference is that he does not wear bow ties, but I just had to show off the Bow Builder punch and what cute little bows it creates.  I just love how the 'dress shirt' is the card insert....super fun pocket card.

So, by day and during the week, my husband is in a suit all day, but he would much rather be sporting a polo, shorts, and golf shoes.  LOL

Every golfer loves to go to the driving range with a bucket of balls every now and then to work on their swing...either to get rid of the bad 'slice' or 'hook' that can put a damper on a good game of 18 holes.  The 'bucket' was made with the Berry Basket Bigz die and Vanilla Coaster board.  I love our Coaster board!  It is just the right thickness to die cut an image that you would like to have a little more sturdiness than what our 80 lb cardstock provides.  I decided to 'white wash' the basket band using Crushed Curry ink from the lid of my ink pad and my Aqua Painter.  Then, I covered the side walls with the same designer paper used on the card.  I searched high and low for chocolate golf balls, but apparently, the sport of golf is not that popular for the candy retailers.  Hmmm.....really?!!  So, I found these large pearly white gum balls.  No dimples, but you get the idea, right?

The golf flag was punched using the Tree punch and Real Red cardstock.  The word 'Dad' comes from the Guy Greetings stamp set, inked in Basic Gray ink and stamped.  I hope you enjoyed and are inspired to create your next masculine card and/or project.  If you struggle making a masculine card, do what I did and look for inspiration in a magazine, a retail store, Pinterest, the decor of your home....it's everywhere...just let your imagination run.  Speaking of running....you best check out the next blog hopper, James Weber.  I tell you, this Dude can stamp!

• Justin Krieger
• Andrea Tracy-Tucker 
• Darla Roberts 
• Megan Thompson 
• Elizabeth Jeanne Thatcher 
• Wynne Grob 
• Debra Vance 
• Marisa Gunn 
• Holly Stene 
• AJ Bodine 
• Andrea Pancrazio 
• Maggie Mata 
• Kim Smith 
• Tina Riddle
• Martie Pollard
• Diane Squires
• Lori Mueller -- That's me!
• James Weber
• Ginger Pelfrey

Free Stamps Offer!

Join under myself and my Stampin' Up! family between June 2nd - 30th and you'll get to choose 2 extra FREE stamp sets in your Starter kit.  It's a BARGAIN for just $99!  You'll get to choose $125 worth of product, plus 2 Free stamp sets, AND, it all ships for FREE right to your door.  Plus, take advantage of the last month to earn 30% Discount on your first qualifying order (it's being discontinued to make way for our new compensation plan).  What do you have to lose?  Email me if you'd like some more information.

May God Bless You and Your Family!!

GOTTA HAVE IT?  Please click on the Stampin’ Up! product images below for more details and easy, on-line shopping.  A printable supply list is available as well!