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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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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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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Perched in a Tree by Stampin’ Up! – A Card Duo!

Perched in a Tree by Stampin’ Up! – A Card Duo!

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For my Facebook Live this week, I wanted to showcase the Perched in a Tree bundle – and specifically the Aspen Tree Dies – because they are now one of the FREE Saleabration Rewards you can select with a qualifying $100 product purchase.  We all love free, right?  These dies are found in the July-December Mini Catalog and are priced at $36 so to get them for free is great!

Watch the video below to see how I made these cards.  They are very different – but from the same bundle –  showing the versatility of these products!

Laura Milligan YouTube Thumbnail Stampin Up! Perched in a Tree Card Duo

For my first card, I used a Starry Sky card base, and then added a 4″ x 5 1/4″ panel of Basic White.  I ran a piece of the White Glimmer Paper through my Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine with the Aspen Tree die – wanting to create a wintry, snowy look! I also cropped the branch with the White Glimmer Paper.  I mounted this onto the Basic White cardstock – using a lot of dimensionals – making certain this panel would pop!

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The sweet chubby bird was stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto a piece of Basic White cardstock, and cropped with the coordinating die. A bit of color was added to the bird with the  “splatter” stamp in the Perched in a Tree stamp set along with some Starry Sky ink.  I inked up the bird, stamped off onto scrap paper and then lightly tapped the stamp to the bird.  This is a great way to add a little color quickly!

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The second card I made uses the Aspen Leaves from the die set – so pretty!  This card has a very soft color palette – Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam and Basic White.  The Designer Paper strips are from the beautiful Splendid Day Specialty Paper.

I used two strips of the Soft Seafoam DSP, and then added a strip of Pool Party Ribbon.  I love the softness that the ribbon adds.

 

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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Coordinating Envelope with Rings of Love by Stampin’ Up!

Coordinating Envelope with Rings of Love by Stampin’ Up!

I did a quick Facebook Live yesterday to show how easy it is to make a pretty coordinating envelope for a card.  In this case, it coordinates with the card I made on Tuesday.

Watch the video below to see how I made it!

Measurements for the envelope  – 8″ x 9 1/2″

score along the 8″ side at 1/2″ and 6 1/4″

Score along the 9 1/2″ side at 2 1/2″ and 7″

Create a matching envelope to a card with Ringed with Love DSP Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin Facebook Live

I used the Scallop Contour dies to create a label for the front of the envelope. I die cut the same die in both Soft Suede and Basic White.  I cut the scalloped edge off of the white piece and adhered it to the Soft Suede panel.  I thought it was a perfect way to frame the address.

In case you missed it, here is the card I made on Tuesday.

Thinking of You Card Tutorial using Ringed with Nature Bundle by Stampin' Up!

I had some technical difficulties during my Facebook Live on Monday – but luckily was able to keep a recording.  This video shows you how the coordinating card goes together! You can watch the replay to see how to use the Hybrid Embossing folder.

Laura Milligan YouTube Thumbnail Stampin Up! Ringed with Nature

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!  You get $125 in product of your choice for just $99 & Free Shipping!  No obligation

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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Thinking of You – Ringed With Nature from Stampin’ Up!

Thinking of You – Ringed With Nature from Stampin’ Up!

Thinking of You Card Tutorial using Ringed with Nature Bundle by Stampin' Up!

I had some technical difficulties during my Facebook Live yesterday – but luckily was able to keep a recording.  I’m sharing it below! For this Live, I shared the Ringed with Nature Bundle – and the super cool Hybrid Embossing Folder.  There are several ways to use this folder – and each way is easy once you see how it works!

You can watch the replay to see how to use the Hybrid Embossing folder and also how this card goes together:

Laura Milligan YouTube Thumbnail Stampin Up! Ringed with Nature

Also featured in my card is the free Saleabration offering- Rings of Love Designer Series Paper.  It coordinates beautifully with the Ringed with Nature bundle.

I am featuring this bundle in my Class to Go – registration ends today!

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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!  You get $125 in product of your choice for just $99 & Free Shipping!  No obligation

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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