A Tour of My Craft Studio – The Bee Spot!

I did a quick walk through of my studio yesterday for my weekly Facebook Live!   Take a look:

Laura Milligan YouTube Thumbnail Stampin Up! Card The Bee Spot, My Craft Studio

This is a “working” studio – I have “in person” events here but also do a lot of prepping for my online classes here on the large tables.   It was in “good shape” yesterday because my neighborhood had an Artist’s Festival over the weekend- I was one of the featured artists, so got everything looking good for the show!  It was a fun day and so since my studio was looking good, I thought it would be a good day to share my studio!

Let me know what you think!  Do you like Vintage?  I sure do!!!


FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free!  The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials!   I send these out to all who are on my email list.  Interested in getting these project sheets?  Simply subscribe to my email list click here:

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I am blessed to lead an amazing team with members all across the United States.  My team consists of both business builders and happy shoppers!  The question I am most often asked about joining the SU family is – “do I have to sell?”  The answer is NO! You are welcome to be a happy shopper – and a smart cookie, I might add, to get all the products you love at the demonstrator discount!

Please contact me with any questions!  I’d love to have you join my “We’d Rather Bee Stampin'” team!

You will then enjoy 20% off all future purchases while you are active!  What have you got to lose?   The link to join is below!  The best part – there is no obligation to sell, or hold parties ever!!!  You can simply become a “happy shopper” and get discounts on all your Stampin’ Up! purchases!  If you’d like to pursue this as a business and make a little extra money, I can help you with that as well!  Click to Join the We'd Rather Bee Stampin' Family


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A Trio of Cards with the Cottage Wreath Bundle

A Trio of Cards with the Cottage Wreath Bundle

Christmas Card Using the Cottage Wreath Bundle by Stampin' Up! Facebook Live Tutotrial by Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

For my Facebook Live yesterday, I created a fun-fold envelope card with the Cottage Wreath Bundle.   Watch the video below to see how I made the Christmas Card.   I used a fun fold – Envelope Flap Card inspired by Susan Campfield.

LAURA MILLIGAN Kindest Cottage Wreaths Bee Box

Today is the last day to sign up for my Cottage Wreath Bee Box!

Extra Class! This month I am offering an extra class featuring the Glad We’re Friends Stamp Set.  Cost is just $30 and includes the stamp set and kits to make 3 different cards.  Adorable stamp set and great card ideas for you!!

REQUEST TO REGISTER BELOW!  – Registration closes today, September 22.

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Laura Milligan YouTube Thumbnail Stampin Up! Card Trio Cottage Wreath Bundle

Here’s a view with the flap opened –

Merry Christmas Card Using the Cottage Wreath Bundle by Stampin' Up! Facebook Live Tutotrial by Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

I also used the same bundle to show some versatility – you can create fall cards, Halloween cards in addition of course to the Christmas card!   All  three  cards  use  the  same envelope  flap  fold- Love  it!!!  Grateful Card Using the Cottage Wreath Bundle by Stampin' Up! Facebook Live Tutotrial by Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

Boo Card Using the Cottage Wreath Bundle by Stampin' Up! Facebook Live Tutotrial by Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free!  The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials!   I send these out to all who are on my email list.  Interested in getting these project sheets?  Simply subscribe to my email list click here:

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Want it all??  Have a big wish list?  The BEST deal is always buying the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit!  $99 gets you $125 in Product Of YOUR CHOICE! 

I am blessed to lead an amazing team with members all across the United States.  My team consists of both business builders and happy shoppers!  The question I am most often asked about joining the SU family is – “do I have to sell?”  The answer is NO! You are welcome to be a happy shopper – and a smart cookie, I might add, to get all the products you love at the demonstrator discount!

Please contact me with any questions!  I’d love to have you join my “We’d Rather Bee Stampin'” team!

You will then enjoy 20% off all future purchases while you are active!  What have you got to lose?   The link to join is below!  The best part – there is no obligation to sell, or hold parties ever!!!  You can simply become a “happy shopper” and get discounts on all your Stampin’ Up! purchases!  If you’d like to pursue this as a business and make a little extra money, I can help you with that as well!  Click to Join the We'd Rather Bee Stampin' Family


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Yeti to Party Fun Fold Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Yeti to Party Fun Fold Gift Card Holder Tutorial

yeti part Fun Fold Card Stamp and Share Crew Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

Yeti to Party is such a fun stamp set – and this month only, you can get the coordinating dies!  Get it as a bundle and save 10%. My project for today creates a super cute gift card holder!

Time to start getting “yeti” for Christmas!

I love to give gift card holders and when presented in a cute card like this it’s a great gift!

Measurements:

  • Balmy Blue: card base 4-1/4” x 9-1/2” scored at 1-3/4” and 4”, 2-3/4” x 4”
  • Basic White: 4” x 9-1/2” scored at 5-1/4” then ½” cut off remaining 4-1/4” panel on top and bottom to score line, 2-3/4” x 4”, 4” x 4”, 1-1/2” 2”, 1” x 1”
  • Soft Suede: 1” x 3”
  • Designer Series Paper or “DSP”: 2” x 4”, 1-1/2” x 4”, 1-1/2” x 2-1/4”

Instructions:

  1. Stamp sentiment in Balmy Blue on large Basic White piece taking care to stamp it where it won’t show once card closed.
  2. Adhere Basic White piece onto Balmy Blue card case with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  3. With about 1-3/4” Tear & Tape on inside top and bottom edges of Balmy Blue, close inside flap where gift card will go. Adhere 2” x 4” DSP to Balmy Blue flap that will show on front of card when closed then adhere the 1-1/2” x 4” piece to the inside left on top of where gift card will go.
  4. Stamp yeti in Balmy Blue and cocoa mug in Soft Suede and die cut both as well as scarf out of Soft Suede. Using Wink of Stella while ink still newly stamped, brush where steam is and inside of mug. It should smear. Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, adhere mug to yeti hand and scarf around neck.
  5. Die cut Basic White 2-3/4” x 4” piece with appropriately sized scalloped rectangle then stamp snowflakes with Balmy Blue.
  6. Adhere Balmy Blue rectangle layer to Basic White center flap then scalloped rectangle to Balmy Blue with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  7. Stamp sentiment in Soft Suede and trim to desired size. Adhere to DSP scrap then trim again.
  8. With Stampin’ Dimensionals, attach yeti to right of snowflake piece leaving room for sentiment then use Dimensionals to affix sentiment so it ends off the left edge.
  9. Sprinkle a few Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins.

Click to Save the Bee Creative Tutorial

FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free!  The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials!   I send these out to all who are on my email list.  Interested in getting these project sheets?  Simply subscribe to my email list click here:

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Want it all??  Have a big wish list?  The BEST deal is always buying the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit!  $99 gets you $125 in Product Of YOUR CHOICE! 

I am blessed to lead an amazing team with members all across the United States.  My team consists of both business builders and happy shoppers!  The question I am most often asked about joining the SU family is – “do I have to sell?”  The answer is NO! You are welcome to be a happy shopper – and a smart cookie, I might add, to get all the products you love at the demonstrator discount!

Please contact me with any questions!  I’d love to have you join my “We’d Rather Bee Stampin'” team!

You will then enjoy 20% off all future purchases while you are active!  What have you got to lose?   The link to join is below!  The best part – there is no obligation to sell, or hold parties ever!!!  You can simply become a “happy shopper” and get discounts on all your Stampin’ Up! purchases!  If you’d like to pursue this as a business and make a little extra money, I can help you with that as well!  Click to Join the We'd Rather Bee Stampin' Family


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A Fun Fold Thank You with the Apple Harvest Bundle

A Fun Fold Thank You with the Apple Harvest Bundle

Create this card with the Apple Harvest Bundle from Stampin' Up! Card by Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

Last week Stampin’ Up! released some new dies- Perfect Partners – that coordinate with stamp sets in our current catalogs.  There are a lot of great dies – last week I featured the This Birthday Piggy bundle.  This week, I shared a fun fold card featuring the Apple Harvest Bundle.  It’s a beautiful stamp set and the dies really compliment it – making great cards for fall – apple season, and also for teachers! I have a daughter who is a teacher and so I love making apple themed cards for her and for her to share with her fellow teachers!

For my Facebook Live on September 6, I created a card with the Apple Harvest Bundle.   Watch the video below to see how I made the card.

Laura Milligan YouTube Thumbnail Stampin Up! Thanks Card with Apple Harvest

This fun fold is really easy to make!  Of course you could use any punch for the “window” – for my card I used the Rectangular Postage stamp punch.

Create this card with the Apple Harvest Bundle from Stampin' Up! Card by Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin'
I love the combination of the Petal Pink cardstock with the Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper.
Create this card with the Apple Harvest Bundle from Stampin' Up! Card by Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin Inside
Measurements for this card:
card base – Granny Apple Green – 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White – 2 7/8″ x 5 3.8″
Petal Pink: 3″ x 11″ – scored at 5 1/2
DSP:  1″ x 5 1/2″, cut 2

FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free!  The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials!   I send these out to all who are on my email list.  Interested in getting these project sheets?  Simply subscribe to my email list click here:

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Want it all??  Have a big wish list?  The BEST deal is always buying the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit!  $99 gets you $125 in Product Of YOUR CHOICE! 

I am blessed to lead an amazing team with members all across the United States.  My team consists of both business builders and happy shoppers!  The question I am most often asked about joining the SU family is – “do I have to sell?”  The answer is NO! You are welcome to be a happy shopper – and a smart cookie, I might add, to get all the products you love at the demonstrator discount!

Please contact me with any questions!  I’d love to have you join my “We’d Rather Bee Stampin'” team!

You will then enjoy 20% off all future purchases while you are active!  What have you got to lose?   The link to join is below!  The best part – there is no obligation to sell, or hold parties ever!!!  You can simply become a “happy shopper” and get discounts on all your Stampin’ Up! purchases!  If you’d like to pursue this as a business and make a little extra money, I can help you with that as well!  Click to Join the We'd Rather Bee Stampin' Family


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Texture Chic Memories & More – Card Trio

Texture Chic Memories & More – Card Trio

Card Trio with Texture Chic Memories and More by Stampin' UP! - Facebook Live Tutorial with Laura Milligan

For my Facebook Live yesterday, I created three cards with products that are on the Weekly Deals that END TODAY!.   Watch the video below to see how I made these cards.  They are quick, easy and so pretty!  Also used are the Adhesive Backed Flower Trinkets – also a part of the Weekly Deals that end TODAY!

Laura Milligan YouTube Thumbnail Stampin Up! Card Trio Texture Chic Memories and More

Thankful For Card with Texture Chic Memories and More by Stampin' UP! - Facebook Live Tutorial with Laura Milligan
You're On My Mind Card with Texture Chic Memories and More by Stampin' UP! - Facebook Live Tutorial with Laura Milligan
Thank You Card with Texture Chic Memories and More by Stampin' UP! - Facebook Live Tutorial with Laura Milligan

FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free!  The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials!   I send these out to all who are on my email list.  Interested in getting these project sheets?  Simply subscribe to my email list click here:

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Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets and can’t decide which one to get? On September 15, 2022, you can get those sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount. This is a deal you do not want to miss out on! The 24-Hour Stamp Sale will only last for one day, so make sure you are ready to shop ‘til you drop! It’s time to expand your collection!

Almost all the stamp sets from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be available for purchase at a 15% discount! (EXCLUDES THE STAMPIN’ REWARDS HOST EXCLUSIVE STAMP SETS!)

Click here for the stamp sale list


Want it all??  Have a big wish list?  The BEST deal is always buying the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit!  $99 gets you $125 in Product Of YOUR CHOICE! 

I am blessed to lead an amazing team with members all across the United States.  My team consists of both business builders and happy shoppers!  The question I am most often asked about joining the SU family is – “do I have to sell?”  The answer is NO! You are welcome to be a happy shopper – and a smart cookie, I might add, to get all the products you love at the demonstrator discount!

Please contact me with any questions!  I’d love to have you join my “We’d Rather Bee Stampin'” team!

You will then enjoy 20% off all future purchases while you are active!  What have you got to lose?   The link to join is below!  The best part – there is no obligation to sell, or hold parties ever!!!  You can simply become a “happy shopper” and get discounts on all your Stampin’ Up! purchases!  If you’d like to pursue this as a business and make a little extra money, I can help you with that as well!  Click to Join the We'd Rather Bee Stampin' Family


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Let’s Spend Time Together with the Warm Welcome Bundle

Let’s Spend Time Together with the Warm Welcome Bundle

warm welcome card photo for blog Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

This card tutorial today features an early release bundle -called Warm Welcome! It’s so cute, isn’t it?
If you are interested in the Virtual World Card Making Event – all details below – this is one of the bundles that will be used during the event!  If you order this bundle (or any of the ones that will be used for the event), you will receive a pack of of Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (item #158987) for free.  If you are ordering this online, be sure to add the item number for the Pearls – and they will come up as free.  You have to add this item number – it won’t automatically be added.
The other bundles that will be used are the Cottage Wreath Bundle and the Cottage Rose bundle – both favorites of mine! Ordering one of these will also qualify for a free pack of the Iridescent Pearls.

MEASUREMENTS:

  • Pool Party Card Stock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, 2” x ¾”
  • Sahara Sand Card Stock :5 ¼” x 4”
  • Crumb Cake Card Stock: 3 ¾ x 3”
  • Basic White Card Stock: 3” x 1 ½”
  • Soft Suede Card Stock: 4” x 1 ¼”

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Fold the Pool Party cardbase in half to form a 5 ½” x 4 ¼” card.
  2. Stamp the door image onto the Crumb Cake Cardstock; die cut out and color frame and edge with dark Crumb Cake Blend.
  3. Emboss the Sahara Sand Cardstock with the Brick & Mortar Folder, Brush with Sponge Dauber and Gray Granite Ink to highlight some of the raised bricks, adhere to the cardbase.
  4. Adhere Soft Suede Card Stock to the bottom of your card
  5. Adhere the Door on top of the Soft Suede Carstock
  6. Cut small piece of Pool Party at a small angel so the top of the “Mat” measures 1 ½”, stamp Welcome with Pool Party Ink, and adhere to the bottom of the door to create a welcome mat.
  7. Stamp image with two hands and coffee cups in the middle of the Basic White Card Stock; Color with blends as desired; Stamp Small heart in Poppy Parade above the hands; Color the edges of the Basic White with Light Smoky Slate and soften with the Color lifter to emote shadowing.
  8. Adhere the Basic White Card Stock to the inside of the door
  9. Die cut the label and stamp the greeting in Poppy Parade adhere to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals
  10. Stamp your Inside piece with the words “Miss You”
  11. Don’t forget to stamp your envelope!

Click to Save the Bee Creative Tutorial

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY CRAFTING EVENT 2022

Who: Anyone!
When: 1 October from 2:00–5:00 p.m. (MT)
Where: Online
Price of Event: Free
Registration Dates*: 11 August–1 October (Registration is not required)
Language of Event: Most of the event will be presented in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles in English, French, German, and Dutch. One bundle presentation will take place in your market’s language.

*You can always participate in the event without registering. Registration is encouraged because it’s the best way to stay up to date regarding event details.

Click here to register.

Everyone is invited and welcome to attend this FREE event! There will be three cardmaking presentations and we’d love to have you craft along with us. If you don’t want to craft along, join us anyway! It’s the perfect opportunity to hang out, watch, and be a part of the Stampin’ Up! experience.



Want it all??  Have a big wish list?  The BEST deal is always buying the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit!  $99 gets you $125 in Product Of YOUR CHOICE! 

I am blessed to lead an amazing team with members all across the United States.  My team consists of both business builders and happy shoppers!  The question I am most often asked about joining the SU family is – “do I have to sell?”  The answer is NO! You are welcome to be a happy shopper – and a smart cookie, I might add, to get all the products you love at the demonstrator discount!

Please contact me with any questions!  I’d love to have you join my “We’d Rather Bee Stampin'” team!

You will then enjoy 20% off all future purchases while you are active!  What have you got to lose?   The link to join is below!  The best part – there is no obligation to sell, or hold parties ever!!!  You can simply become a “happy shopper” and get discounts on all your Stampin’ Up! purchases!  If you’d like to pursue this as a business and make a little extra money, I can help you with that as well!  Click to Join the We'd Rather Bee Stampin' Family