Stampin’ Up! Calming Camellia – Free During Sale-a-Bration!

Stampin’ Up! Calming Camellia – Free During Sale-a-Bration!

Create these two cards using the Calming Camellia Stamp Set - Earn if Free During Sale-a-Bration - Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin'

Yesterday I did a Facebook Live Take 2 on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page.  On my Thursday Facebook Lives “Take 2”, I have been featuring free products that are part of our Sale-a-bration offerings.   This particular one features the beautiful Calming Camellia stamp set.  This stamp set is a bonus for anyone placing a $300 order – either by combining friends orders to reach that amount, or placing a large order themselves – this set is free in addition to the additional host rewards!  It is a beautiful, beautiful set!

Here is the recording of yesterday’s Facebook Live:  Whether you are watching the replay or the recording via my youtube channel, please leave a comment and subscribe! Your name will be entered for a drawing of the cards I create – winners get a card mailed to them!

Both cards feature the beautiful Vellum Layering Designs Paper from the January to June mini. I love this vellum!  I have paired it here with the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper – also free during Saleabration with a qualifying purchase.  I love how the vellum softens the marbled paper but lets the color show through.

Create this You're In My Thoughts Card using the Calming Camellia Stamp Set - Earn if Free During Sale-a-Bration - Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin'

I used Blushing Bride ink for this card, and cropped the stamped image with a die from the Seasonal Layers Dies.  I added a swirl of Black Baker’s Twine and added a finishing touch with three Polished Dots.

Create this You're In My Thoughts Card using the Calming Camellia Stamp Set - Earn if Free During Sale-a-Bration - Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin'

This card features the always beautiful color combo of Night of Navy and White.  I layered both Night of Navy and a different pattern of the Vellum Layering Designs for a simply layout.

Create this smile card using the Calming Camellia Stamp Set - Earn if Free During Sale-a-Bration - Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin'

The finishing touch on this card is the Brushed Brass Butterfly.  I’ve been using these a lot lately – they are so cute!

Create these two cards using the Calming Camellia Stamp Set - Earn if Free During Sale-a-Bration - Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin'

I love both of these cards – they are simple but oh so pretty!


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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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Abstract Beauty and the Stack, Cut, and Shuffle Technique

Abstract Beauty and the Stack, Cut, and Shuffle Technique

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Yesterday I did a Facebook Live on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page. I featured products from the Abstract Beauty Suite from the January to June Mini Catalog.

I created four cards using the Stack, Cut and Shuffle Technique – my viewers seemed to really like this idea and said they would give it a try!

Here is the recording of yesterday’s Facebook Live:  Whether you are watching the replay or the recording via my Youtube Channel, please leave a comment and subscribe! Your name will be entered for a drawing of the cards I create – winner gets a card mailed to them!

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I “stacked” four different, but coordinating pieces of Designer Series Paper from the Abstract Beauty pack and started by cutting them to 4″ x 5 1/4″ -please watch recording for the measurements and how to cut these papers and shuffle them!

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You can see how each of the four cards have the DSP in a different spot on the card front – so cute!  I love the bright and cheery colors in this paper. I used the Abstract Beauty Ephemera Pack to add detail and embellish the cards.   It is packed full of so many neat elements –  the flowers, leaves, vellum pieces, word bubbles, tags, and more! So super cute and fun to use in creating your cards!

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The stamp set used is Hello Beautiful – it is part of the Abstract Beauty Suite.  The Adhesive Backed Hexagon Embellishments add a touch of bling to these cards, as does the Gold trim – from the Simply Elegant Trim Combo from the Annual Catalog.

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Love some of the word sentiments in the stamp set!

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Hope you will give the Stack, Cut and Shuffle Technique a try! It’s really fun!



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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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Stampin’ Up! Island Vibes – Free During Sale-a-Bration!

Stampin’ Up! Island Vibes – Free During Sale-a-Bration!

Create these two cards with the Island Vibes Sale-a-bRation Stamp Set Earn Free Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan

Yesterday I did a Facebook Live Take 2 on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page.  On my Thursday Facebook Lives “Take 2”, I have been featuring free products that are part of our Saleabration offerings.   This particular one features the beautiful Island Vibes stamp set.

Here is the recording of yesterday’s Facebook Live:  Whether you are watching the replay or the recording via my youtube channel, please leave a comment and subscribe! Your name will be entered for a drawing of the cards I create – winners get a card mailed to them!

For my first card, I used the large leafy image – and stamped it directly onto a piece of Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper -also a Saleabration offering – free with a $50 product purchase!  I used markers to add two different colors to the plant – Garden Green and Calypso Coral.  I love the greeting – “Hello Sunshine” – it comes from the Special Moments Stamp set – this too is a Saleabration reward and is such a great word set – this set contains 21 different words/phrases – it’s been super popular – one of the most picked by my customers.

Create this card with the Island Vibes Sale-a-bRation Stamp Set Earn Free Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan

The second card I made also uses markers for a two tone pineapple – I used Garden Green and Crushed Curry markers.  The rectangles in the background were actually leftover pieces from cutting out a lot of Picture This dies for another project – they are the negative part of the die – but I just couldn’t throw them away – they even have stitching on them – so used those to start the inspiration for this card!

Tip:  Add splatter/flecks to your card projects with the brush tip end of your Stampin’ Blends – tap the blend firmly with a bone folder and you’ll get this great look – I love to do this as it fills in some of the white space on a card, but in a very subtle way!   My pineapple was stamped onto the largest circle and scalloped circle from the Layering Circles dies.  Word stamp from Special Moments – again, I just love this set!!!   I added a touch of bling – with the Genial Gems and the Floral Art Gallery Ribbon.

Create a card with the Island Vibes Sale-a-bRation Stamp Set Earn Free Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan

Do you ever use scraps or leftover parts/pieces of cardstock and DSP on your projects?  It’s a fun way to create something you may not have thought of doing!  Give it  a try!!

 


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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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Cute Cards with Stampin’ Up! Best Delivery Stamp Set

Cute Cards with Stampin’ Up! Best Delivery Stamp Set

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Yesterday I did a Facebook Live on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page. I featured the Best Delivery Stamp Set – don’t miss it in the January-June Mini Catalog – it’s so cute and versatile!

Here is the recording of yesterday’s Facebook Live:  Whether yo are watching the replay or the recording via my youtube channel, please leave a comment and subscribe! Your name will be entered for a drawing of the cards I create – winner gets a card mailed to them!

For my first card, I made a regular size card – but with fun colors!  Why not have a Granny Apple Green truck?  I layered some additional colors on the card through paper – Crumb Cake and Sahara Sand and White and added a pop of color with the balloons stamped in Poppy Parade.

My favorite part of the card though has got to be the envelope! I stamped the truck on the front of the envelope –  the open center of the truck is perfect for adding an address to the lucky recipient!

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Here’s a closer look at the card – I used my Crumb Cake Dark Blend to add some “splatter” to the card front.

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Next I made a slimline card – they are so fun to make – the card base is 8 1/2 x 7, scored at 3 1/2.   Did you notice our new Slimline Envelopes in the January- June Mini?  They are so wonderful – they come in three different colors –  White, Smoky Slate and Soft Succulent – I love the shape of the flap and that they are lined with a cute pattern!

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Here’s a quick view of the inside of the slimline card:

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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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Catching Butterflies Card Trio – So Fun!

Catching Butterflies Card Trio – So Fun!

Create this card using the Catching Butterflies Stamp Set from Stampin' UP! Free with $50 Purchase Laura Milligan

Yesterday I did a Facebook Live on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page.  This was a Facebook Live Take 2 – and all during Saleabration, for my FB Live Take 2,  I will be featuring Saleabration Free products!  Yesterday I shared the sweet Catching Butterflies Stamp Set – free with a $50 product order.   I wanted to show the versatility of the set –  the girl of course is adorable – and created a card with her.  Then I used the butterflies stamp to share a totally different look with the stamp set!

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Here is the recording of yesterday’s Facebook Live Take 2:

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So I started with the darling little girl “catching butterflies” –  she is just adorable!  Products featured the new Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends –  these are available to demonstrators now – a great perk to being a demonstrator -why not join my team and add them to your starter kit?!  It’s the best value we offer!  Interested? Curious?  Get in touch with me and I’d be happy to fill you in.

The blends are part of the All Together Suite of products that will be released Feb. 1 to everyone.   I used them to color the sweet little girl’s face, cheeks and hair.

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My next card is a totally different look with the Catching Butterflies stamp set.  I wanted to create something different and decided on a shabby chic look – in neutral tones.   This was really fun to make and shows the versatility you can achieve from one stamp set by using different images, and colors etc!  Fun!

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After creating the shabby chic card, I shared a “cleaner” looking card – same layout and products but in Night of Navy and Basic White. Pretty different look though!

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Which is your favorite? The sweet little girl, the shabby chic or the navy and white?  I asked my Live viewers and everyone had a favorite – the comments had picks from each of the three cards!  I have a hard time picking my favorite and would love to hear what yours is! Please leave a comment- I’d love to hear from YOU!


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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In the Moment & Free Weekly Tutorials

In the Moment & Free Weekly Tutorials

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Yesterday I did a Facebook Live on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page.  I created the two cards above featuring the In the Moment and Special Moments Stamp Sets from Stampin’ Up!     My Facebook Live focused on what I call Weekend inspiration – which consists of several free project tutorials (mostly cards), that I send out to everyone on my email list each weekend.  It’s a way for me to share some free inspiration and craft ideas, while also thanking those who support me in my stampin’ business!

If you aren’t on my email address, and are interested in the FREE tutorials included in my Weekend Inspiration, please sign up for my email list by clicking  here: NEWSLETTER

I also include info on classes and specials I am offering, as well as any specials /updates from Stampin’ Up!  Hope you will sign up if you haven’t yet!

Here is the recording of yesterday’s Facebook Live where I talked briefly about my Weekend Inspiration and created 2 cards:

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This first card features the beautiful In the Moment stamp set- this is a pretty card – and goes together quickly – just stamp the image and add some color with Stampin’ Blends.  I really enjoy coloring line art images like this stamp set features – it’s really relaxing and enjoyable for me.   Do you enjoy coloring?

The words on this card are a Level Two Saleabration Free Reward – a stamp set called Special Moments. It is free with a $100 product purchase.   It is a wonderful set of all different words/phrases.

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My second card also featured words from the Special Moments stamp set – this is a great phrase for a card!  The highlight of this card is the Designer Series Paper – it is also a Saleabration Reward – a Level One choice – which means it is free with a $50 product order.  The daffodil was snipped right out of the Designer Series Paper making it really easy to create this card.

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If you are interested in getting more free tutorials like the two above, then I hope you will sign up to receive my emails!  I’d be so happy to have you!


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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