Hello Irresistible Suite Collection Sneak Peek! Available March 1!

Hello Irresistible Suite Collection Sneak Peek! Available March 1!

Exciting new products coming on March 1 – with a twist!  These products will not be in any of our catalogs, but instead will be offered only in my online store – under the category of Online Exclusives!  I am in love with these products – they are all so beautiful!
Here’s a beautiful card that showcases the new products in the suite- the stamp set, the dies, the Designer Series Paper and the frosted dots – put them all together for a gorgeous card!
Create a 4 1_4 Square Hello Card using the Hello Irresistible Suite Collection from Stampin' Up! Available March 1 2023! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin
I’ll be sharing more with this suite tomorrow- it was what I highlighted in today’s Facebook Live and will be posted tomorrow on my blog.    And I will be releasing a wonderful “Class to Go” featuring these new products on March 1!  So stay tuned – more inspiration is coming over the next few days!

Step by Step Tutorial Black and BeeMEASUREMENTS:

  • Basic White Thick Card Base – 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 , Scored at 4 1/4
  • Hello Irresistible DSP – 4 x 4 (layer), 1 1/2 (for die-cut sentiment)
  • Basic White – 3 1/4 x 3 1/4

Create a square card with Hello Irresistible Suite Collection from Stampin' Up! Card by Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin'

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
  2. Adhere the DSP layer to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  3. Crop the center of the Basic White layer with the Irresistible Blooms die. Adhere with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  4. Stamp the sentiment in Versamark onto the DSP layer.  Cover with white Basics Embossing Powder.  Set with a Heat Tool.
  5. Crop with the Stylish Shapes 1-1/4 Circle Die. Adhere with a Stampin’ Dimensional.
  6. Embellish by adhering Loose Frosted Dots as shown with a Fine-Tip Glue Pen.

 

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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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Queen Bee Bundle Meets the Smooching Technique!

Queen Bee Bundle Meets the Smooching Technique!

Create two cards using the Smooching Technique with the Queen Bee Bundle and the Beautiful Shapes Dies by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin
Sharing a fun technique- Smooching!- with my Queen Bee Bundle for these two cards!  Which color palette do you prefer?
Create a beloved bee card using the Smooching Technique with the Queen Bee Bundle and the Beautiful Shapes Dies by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin
Create a black colored bee card using the Smooching Technique with the Queen Bee Bundle and the Beautiful Shapes Dies by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin
Enjoy this tutorial and I hope you will give this technique a try!

Step by Step Tutorial Black and BeeMEASUREMENTS:

  • Basic Black or Crumb Cake Card Bases – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
  • Basic Black or Soft Suede Layers – 5 1/8 x 4 7/8, 3 x 3 layer adhered to an Adhesive Sheet
  • Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper – Full Sheet for Smooching Technique, 3 3/4 x 5 Layers
  • Basic White Card Stock – 3 x 3 for Stamping

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
  2. Adhere the card stock layer to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  3. Smooch or stamp the Fluid 100 Watercolor layer with Soft Suede or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Adhere with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  4. Smooch the full sheet of Fluid 100 Watercolor paper with Crushed Curry Ink. Crop with all sizes of hexagons dies (Beautiful Shapes).  Stamp the sentiment in coordinating ink onto the bottom of one hexagon. Adhere as shown with Dimensionals and Liquid Glue.
  5. Crop the Basic Black or Soft Suede layers (with Adhesive Sheets adhered) with the small hexagon die (Queen Bee Dies). Adhere as shown by removing the adhesive backing.
  6. Use a Stamparatus to stamp the bees onto the Basic White card stock.  Rub with an Embossing Buddy.  Stamp again with Versamark.  Cover with Clear Embossing Powder, then set with a Heat Tool.  Crop with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the coordinating Queen Bee Dies.  Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  7. Embellish with Classic Matte or Rustic Metallic Dots.

Smooching Technique: 

  1. Use a Stampin’ Spritzer to spray water onto a piece of Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper.
  2. Use the edge of an ink pad to add color to a scrap of Window Sheet.
  3. Gently touch the Window Sheet to the watercolor paper to transfer the color.
  4. Allow to dry completely.

Create a card using the Smooching Technique with the Queen Bee Bundle and the Beautiful Shapes Dies by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

Create a soft suede colored card using the Smooching Technique with the Queen Bee Bundle and the Beautiful Shapes Dies by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

Click to Save the Bee Creative Tutorial

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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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Friendly Gnome Love You Valentine with Tutorial

Friendly Gnome Love You Valentine with Tutorial

Friendly Gnome Stamp Set and Gnome Dies by Stampin' Up! Valentine Card with FREE Tutorial Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

How adorable is this Valentine made with the Friendly Gnomes Stamp Set?  I love the use of the Country Gingham DSP for the gnomes hat!

The Gnome Dies, which coordinate with Gnome images in the Friendly Gnomes Stamp Set, are currently on LOW INVENTORY and only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!  So be sure to snag them up quick if you have them on your wish list!

Measurements: 

  • Thick Basic White: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”, 5” x 5” for circle, gnome and bird.
  • Crumb Cake: – 3 ½” x 4 ¾”
  • Basic Black: scrap for sentiment.
  • Country Gingham DSP – 1” x 4” for stamped images.

Instructions:

  1. Emboss Crumb Cake cardstock using the Timber 3D embossing folder and attach to card base using Stampin’ Seal Adhesive.
  2. Attach Country Gingham DSP over Crumb Cake cardstock with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  3. Cut circle using Stylish Shaped Dies and Thick Basic White cardstock. Stamp two flower images on each side of circle with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and color with Daffodil Delight and Dark Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends.
  4. Stamp gnome and bird onto scrap piece of Thick Basic White cardstock and color with light and dark Mint Macaron, Sweet Sorbet and Tahitian Tide, Gray Granite (for beard), and Basic Black Stampin Blends. Lift color from bird & beard with color lifter. Cut out images with Paper Snips.
  5. Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, stamp gnome hat onto County Gingham DSP and cut out using Paper Snips. Attach to stamped gnome with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  Attach gnome & bird over flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Attach circle to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  6. Heat emboss sentiment, cut out and attach to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tie two strand of Linen Thread into a bow around the DSP and add Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels.

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Video Tutorial – 3 “Bee” Mine Valentines!

Video Tutorial – 3 “Bee” Mine Valentines!

Create three bee mine Valentine's with the Queen Bee Bundle and Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin

For this week’s Facebook Live, I made three “Bee”Mine Valentine’s using my Million Dollar in Sales Stamp Set:  Queen Bee Bundle!  It’s a fun play on words – and I think these are just FUN!   I used candy that is readily available – all purchased from my grocery store!

Watch the replay here:

Laura Milligan YouTube Thumbnail Stampin Up! Bee Mine Valentines with Queen Been Bundle

My first project is this cute box – measurements are below!  This is perfectly sized for the long narrow candy sticks –  and I love the Something Fancy tag dies – they make this look so cute!   I love the new Country Gingham 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper too – what is it about Gingham that we love?

Measurements for box : 3 1/4 x 11
Scored at 3/4” and 2 1/2” down long side; scored at 5 1/8” and 5 7/8” along short side
DSP: 1 5/8” x 5”- cut 2

Create Lindt Sticks bee mine Valentine's with the Queen Bee Bundle and Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin

 

Next project is a simple heart box with chocolates – I used the large Queen Bee for this one – it seemed to fit the size of the box better.

Create heart bee mine Valentine's with the Queen Bee Bundle and Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin

And last, I took the same idea and decorated a candy pouch – my plan is to make quite a few of these for my friends and family – it’s always great to let people know they are loved!  Additional supplies are listed below!

Create a truffles bee mine Valentine's with the Queen Bee Bundle and Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin

 


 

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For just $99+ tax you can select $125in Stampin' Up! 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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Be My Valentine with Adorable Owls by Stampin’ Up!

Be My Valentine with Adorable Owls by Stampin’ Up!

 

ADORABLE OWLS VALENTINE STAMP AND SHARE CREW TUTORIAL LAURA MILLIGAN

Today’s project tutorial is a Valentine’s card featuring Adorable Owls, a stamp set that can be earned for FREE with a $50+ order during Sale-a-Bration! Ends Feb. 28.

Measurements: 

  • Basic White Thick: 4 ¼” x 11”, score and fold at 5 ½”
  • Basic White: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”, scraps
  • 2022-24 In-Color Glimmer Paper: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”

 

Instructions:

  1. Fold Basic White Thick cardstock in half on score line.
  2. Adhere Glimmer Paper to card front.
  3. Die cut white panel using Aspen Tree Die.
  4. Adhere to card front using Foam Adhesive Strips for a POP.
  5. Stamp 2 owl images on scrap white cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
  6. Color using the following Blends:
    • Crumb Cake
    • Gray Granite
    • Pool Party
    • Orchid Oasis
    • Light Black
  7. Fussy cut owls and trim under the arms into the body.
    • Follow the black stamped lines under the wings, so the owl’s wings set into the tree (left owl) and hold the sign (right owl).
  8. Adhere top left owl on card front using Dimensionals, tucking his feet behind the tree.
  9. Stamp sentiment from Share a Milkshake stamp set on scrap white cardstock using Sweet Sorbet ink.
  10. Die cut using banner shape from Stylish Shapes Dies.
  11. Trim the right side of banner straight.
  12. Place the other owl behind the banner piece, pushing the banner upwards so the wings set on top of the banner (so it looks like he’s holding the sign).
  13. Adhere the owl using Multipurpose Liquid Glue on the back side.
  14. Adhere these pieces to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  15. Die cut a few Sweet Sorbet hearts using the Framed Florets dies (oval with tiny hearts) and adhere to card front.

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I’m In Love with the New Country Floral Lane Suite by Stampin’ Up!

I’m In Love with the New Country Floral Lane Suite by Stampin’ Up!

Create this Love Card using the Country Floral Lane Suite Collection and the Alphabet Al a Mode Dies by Stampin' UP! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin
I  love the new Country Floral Lane Suite – so much to love about this one! I love hearts – and this suite has a punch that has two sizes of hearts and some leaves!  I also love the sentiments in the stamp set  – they are more geared towards friends you love – and not just “lovey dovey” – lol!  I think it is always great to tell people you love them – whether they are your spouse, partner or friend!
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Create fun, quirky projects with the Country Floral Suite Collection. This collection features lovely shades of blue, green, and pink that embody springtime but can be used on paper crafting projects throughout the year. They’re also ideal for projects for love and Valentine’s Day. Everything works together beautifully to offer you the best materials for your creations.

The Country Floral Suite Collection includes:

COUNTRY BOUQUET STAMP SET (10% OFF)
COUNTRY BOUQUET PUNCH (10% OFF)
COUNTRY FLORAL LANE 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
COUNTRY GINGHAM 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
REAL RED & BURLAP RIBBON COMBO PACK
PASTEL ADHESIVE-BACKED SEQUINS

Product colors: Balmy Blue, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Sweet Sorbet

With the Alphabet à la Mode Dies, you can say what you want—anything you want! It’s the entire Latin alphabet with multiples of some letters to make it easier for you to spell out complete words before running them through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. This die set also includes diacritic symbols for French and German words. Now you can create your own die-cut words and phrases for any occasion!

Create this Love Card using the Country Floral Lane Suite Collection and the Alphabet Al a Mode Dies by Stampin' UP! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin (2)Step by Step Tutorial Black and BeeMEASUREMENTS:

  • Basic White Thick: 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
  • Sweet Sorbet: 3 3/4″ x 4″, 3 3/4″ x 1 3/4″
  • Country Floral Lane DSP: 3 1/2″ x 3 3/4″, punched hearts
  • Basic White: 2 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ (die-cutting)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
  2. Adhere the DSP to the Sweet Sorbet Cardstock.
  3. Wrap the bottom with Real Red Ribbon, securing with a bow.
  4. Adhere to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Adhere the Sweet Sorbet Strip as shown.
  6. Use the Country Bouquet Punch to crop the hearts from the DSP, adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  7. Use a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine along with the Alphabet à la Mode Dies to crop the LOVE from the Basic White.  Adhere as shown with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  8. Embellish with Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

Create this Love Card using the Country Floral Lane Suite Collection and the Alphabet Al a Mode Dies by Stampin' UP! Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin (1)

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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!  

For just $99+ tax you can select $125in Stampin' Up! 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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