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Express Yourself When You Create – Expressions In Ink

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Karen GilbertSeptember 6, 2021

Express yourself when you create! Let your mind wander and get the most from you creativity. And, that is not a difficult thing to do when you are working with the Expression in Ink Suite.

Most crafters when they see this suite will ooo & awww over the products as well as the projects.

So, what is in the suite? A Bundle – Artistically Inked, Artistically Dies. Now if you purchase these 2 products together , you receive 10% off the original price. Along with the stamps and dies, you receive the Expressions in Ink Specialty Designer Series Paper, and the Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack.

What is an Ephemera Pack? Ephemera is defined as collectible memorabilia. They give your projects creative flair and interest. In the package you receive, you will find gold foil embellishments in the shape of leaves and elements.

The Specialty Designer Series Paper is incredibly beautiful. If you don’t get the rest of the suite, make sure you purchase the paper. It is as though alcohol inks were used to make the patterns and gold embellishments added.

In, addition, the stamp is a DistINKtive and the paper mimics the watercolor design. The colors used in this suite are; Polished Pink, Pale Papaya, Pear Pizzazz, Just Jade, Shaded Spruce and Evening Evergreen.

Express Yourself Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Artistically Inked.

Ink: Polished Pink, Pale Papaya, Tuxedo Black.

Paper: Basic White scraps), Polished Pink, (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″) Gold Foil ( scraps), Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper (DSP)- (4″ x 5-1/4″).

Accessories: Stampin’ Emboss & Die Cutting Machine, Artistic Dies, Gold Fine Art Ribbon, Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack.

Create the Card

On the Basic White paper, stamp the large flower with Polished Pink ink, the medium sized flower with Pale Papaya. Die cut with appropriate flower dies.
Die cut the large flower and the sprig of leaves from Gold Fold Paper.
Tie the ribbon around the left side of DSP and attach the DSP panel to the Polished Pink Panel.
Adhere the flowers to the paper and then adhere the Gold Foil die cut to the flowers.
Stamp the “Thanks” sentiment on Basic White with Tuxedo Black ink. Cut around the sentiment and attach to the card front.

You too, can express yourself with crafts.

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Product List

Artistically Inked Bundle (English) [155456]	Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [155712]	Pale Papaya Classic Stampin’ Pad [155670]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276]	Polished Pink 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [155710]
Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Expressions In Ink 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [155464]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	3/8″ (1 Cm) Fine Art Ribbon [154561]	Expressions In Ink Ephemera Pack [155465]

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Fall is Coming with Its Vibrant Colors The Harvest Meadow Suite is Perfect

Fall is coming with its vibrant and regal colors. We see the vibrant colors in cozy sweaters, pumpkins, leaves to name a few. This is a great time to create cards and scrapbook pages using the Harvest Meadow Suite. The rich colors in this suite include: Calypso Coral, Bumblebee, Soft Succulent, Misty Moonlight and Crumb Cake.

Do you call it Fall or Autumn? People in Canada and the United States use Fall while the United Kingdom use Autumn. However, there are no strict rules and the two words are interchangeable.

Nature’s Harvest Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Nature’s Harvest.

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Cajun Craze.

Paper (including measurements): Basic White: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with bone folder.

Cajun Craze – 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″. and 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″,

Basic White – 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″, and scrap for sentiment, 4″ x 5-1/4″ for inside panel.

Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper – 3-3/4″ x 5″.

Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Harvest Dies, Layering Circles, 3/8″ Diamond Weave Ribbon, Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots, Stampin’ Blends, Cajun Craze Combo, Crumb Cake Combo, Mossy Meadow Combo, Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

Assemble the Card

Die cut the Basic White cs with a circle (the largest that can fit on the 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ cardstock.
Stamp the large Cone Flower on the circle with Tuxedo Black Ink. Place the flower so that it is centers in the circle. Color with the Stampin’ Blends, shading where needed. Use the Early espresso Write Marker and splatter ink on the circle.
Use the scallop circle to fit the 4″ x 4″ Cajun Craze cardstock. Adhere to Basic White Circle.
Attach the Cajun Craze panel to the card base and the DSP to the Cajun Craze.
Place the circle on the DSP and adhere with Dimensionals.
Stamp the sentiment with Cajun Craze ink on Basic White scrap. Die cut with matching Die. Cut 6 ” of the 3/8″ Diamond Weave Ribbon and cut down the middle. Fold in half and attach to the back of the sentiment. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach to card.
Place 2 small and 1 large Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Bronze Dots on the card front.
Stamp a sentiment on Basic White panel and attach to the inside of the card.

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Sale-a-Bration continuous until September 30th. When you order the Harvest Meadow Suite, you can then select a product from the SAB brochure fat a value of $120 or 2 at $60.00. See the Catalogues.

Receive My September Newsletter! Why You Want To and How To Sign Up

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Karen GilbertAugust 26, 2021

Receive my September Newsletter next week. Read the reasons for joining the email list and how to sign up.

Why You Want To

Receive the newsletter on the first Tuesday of the month.
Receive a free PDF tutorial to create 2 cards, the latest monthly newsletter, and “How to Design Cards” – 1 a week for six weeks.
A quick survey question to let me know what your main pain point is for paper crafting or where I can help you increase your knowledge.
Instructions and supply lists for cards.
Some projects have step-by-step photos and show you how to construct the project.
Different techniques for you to try.
Answers to questions received from customers.
How to you use your tools in different ways – not the way they were intended. You will get more use from your tools.
Information on promotions that Stampin’ Up! may have from time to time.
Free Gifts from time to time.

How to Sign Up For Newsletter

Enter your name & email address into the form at the top of this post or in the form on the top right.
If you want to read more about the Newsletter, signup HERE
If you don’t receive your free tutorial please email me right away so that I can fix whatever problem their maybe occurring. EMAIL

So, please sign up to receive my September newsletter.

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Become a Stampin Up Demonstrator and Be a Member on My Team.

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Karen GilbertAugust 20, 2021

Become a Canadian Stampin Up Demonstrator and share your creativity and help others to build their creativity. Build your business and your confidence as a mentor.

Why I Took Advantage of the Business Opportunity to be a Demo?

I always had some type of craft going whether it was knitting, sewing, painting, cross stitching and more and I loved them all. Then, I started scrapbooking and had completed several albums. When I attended a ladies fundraiser and one of the presenters was a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, my interest was peaked. Although it wasn’t the right time to participate in paper crafting, let alone be a demonstrator, I tucked the information into the corner of my brain. to this particular demonstrator a few years later and started attending some of her classes. Of course, I fell in love with the products and started purchasing.

What Would Being a Demonstrator Mean to You?

Meet new people, make friends, spend time with others who have a common interest.
Teach others the ways of paper crafting, through in person classes and/or online classes.
Opportunities to move through the different levels . This depends on your sales volume and the number of people who join your team.
To start with, receive 20% discount on your orders. As you move through the levels, the discounts become higher.
Connect with other demonstrators through Facebook Groups, Stampin’ Up! events.
Run a flexible business as long as you adhere to Stampin’ Up! Policies.

How Do I Start to Become a Demonstrator?

This is an excellent time to start your own business. We are in the middle of Sale-a-Bration, a huge promotion.

- - For this first time, SU is running a 2nd SAB. The Starter Kit is $135.00 CDN and you can select products to total $165.00 CDN. It means you can tailor your kit.
  - You will receive a Business Package so that you can start right away.
  - In addition, you can choose one of the bundles (stamp set and punch or die). List is below.
  - You will have access to the Stampin’ University and all tools to get your started.

You will receive my help and I am as close as your email.

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Please contact me about this business opportunity and I will walk you through the steps of becoming a demonstrator.

You can email me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com with your questions.

For further info, you can check out my Stampin’ Up! website by using this LINK.

I would love to welcome you to my team!!!

Northern Lights Technique with the Peaceful Cabin Stamp Set

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Karen GilbertAugust 11, 2021

Northern Light Technique is one that I have wanted to try for sometime. But, never seemed to get it done. Well, when I saw the peaceful Cabin Stamp set, I thought, perfect!! This technique is a bit messy, but when does a stamper ever complain about getting inky fingers.

Peaceful Cabin Card Recipe

Stamp sets: Peaceful Cabin, Peaceful Deer

Inks: Pale Papaya, Evening Evergreen, Polished Pink, StaZon Black, Whisper White Craft, Memento Tuxedo Black.

Paper (including cutting measurements)

Basic Black cardstock – 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with bone folder
Polished Pink – 4-7/8″ x 3-3/8″
Shimmer White – 3-1/4″ x 4-3/4″
Very Vanilla – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel)

“How To” Video helps to navigate this technique.

It’s taken me forever to do this video. Every once in a while, life throws you a curve. I haven’t been able to sit for long periods of time (not that it’s good for you). I did something to my hip a month ago and then as a result of being misaligned, the sciatic nerve in the other leg started acting up. And, boy having both things at once is a bit too much. About the only thing is rest, chiropractic adjustments, massage guns, ice packs and heat.

Today is the first time in a month that I can feel some improvement. Fingers crossed. Wow is me, but I will get over it.

Now, that you have watched the video, why not create a card and use the Northern Light Technique .

I would love to see what you do with this technique, so why not upload a photo to my Blog Post and leave me a comment. I will respond to you.

Don’t have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator? I would love to be yours. Use the SHOP WITH ME LINK or click on the images below which will take you right to my store.

Reach out to me by email if you need some assistance.

Peaceful Cabin Bundle (English) [156816]	Peaceful Deer Bundle (English) [156391]	Pale Papaya Classic Stampin’ Pad [155670]	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Pad [155576]	Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [155712]	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045]	Polished Pink 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [155710]	Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101910]

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Peaceful Deer Stamp and Punch Bundle with a Technique

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Karen GilbertJuly 30, 2021

The Peaceful Deer stamp and punch bundle is ideal for a quick & easy Christmas and Holiday card. It’s great for multiple cards. In fact, you could set up an assembly line for this treatment.

Simple Peaceful Deer Card Recipe

Stamp set: Peaceful Deer.

Ink: VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Stampin Blends: Cinnamon Cider Combo, Stampin’ Color Lifter .

Paper: Crumb Cake, Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper (SAB reward), Very Vanilla.

Accessories: Paper Lattice, Gilded Leafing, Gold 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon, Stampin’ Gold Emboss Powder, Blending Brush.

Use the Paper Lattice card and the Gold Leafing flakes to create a beautiful and elegant background for the focal panel. A combination of the Multipurpose Liquid Glue and the gold flakes is an easy technique.

A video is available to assist you in creating the card. Check it out.

Product Supplies

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The Peaceful Deer and Punch are not available until August 3. Sale-a-Bration starts on August 3rd as well and ends September 30. There is a possibility that some items will run out of stock because of the Global Supply Chain. So, if you want one of the rewards, please get it as soon as possible. To receive a SAB reward, order a minimum of a $60 order. For each $60, you will receive a reward. Some rewards require$120.00 order.

Versamark Pad [102283]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [147114]	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [147116]	Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [153105]	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter [144608]
Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101650]	Paper Lattice [155697]	Gilded Leafing Embellishment [154560]	Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129]	Blending Brushes [153611]

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If you need a catalogue and you live in Canada, please email me and I will get one in the mail for you.

Does Counting Sheep Work Sneak Peek Aug 3 – Sept 30, 2021 SAB

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Karen GilbertJuly 24, 2021

Does counting sheep work when you want to fall asleep? Is that what happens when people have insomnia? There is nothing worse than laying in bed and you know that you have to get up in a few hours.

What do the experts say? Well, there is no evidence that counting the sheep will help people fall asleep faster. What it can do though, is keep you from falling asleep. Maybe the best thing to do if you can’t sleep, is get up and make cards.

Read to the end of the blog post for a valuable tip.

Counting Sheep Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Counting Sheep.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray, White Craft Stampin’ Ink, Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate Duo.

Paper: Smoky Slate, Basic White, Basic Gray, Early Espresso, Basic Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Painted Texture 3D Emboss Folder, Sheep Dies, Playful Alphabet, Black Dots, Black 3/8″ Glittered Organdy Ribbon.

The Counting Sheep stamp set and the Sheep dies are in the Sale-a-Bration brochure. You can earn the counting sheep stamp by ordering $60 worth of product and the dies by purchasing $60 worth of product. SAB starts August 3, 2021.

Cutting Measurements

Smoky Slate (card base) – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with bone folder for a crisp fold, scrap for sentiment.
Basic Grey – 4″ x 5-1/4″.
Basic White: 6″ x 2-1/2″ . 4″ x 5-1/4″ for inside panel.
Early Espresso: Scrap for fence.
Organdy Ribbon: 2 pieces at 4-3/4″.

How to Create the Card

Ink the Painted Texture 3D Emboss Folder with the craft White ink. Insert the Basic Grey cardstock into the the Emboss Folder and run through the Stampin’ Emboss machine. Set aside. TIP: apply the craft ink to the side of the folder with the Stampin’ Up! words printed on it.
Attach the 2 pieces of ribbon across the top of the Smoky Slate panel and anchor on the back of the panel with double sided Tear & Tape adhesive. Adhere the panel to the card base.
Stamp the sheep on Basic white cs with Tuxedo Black ink. Die cut with the sheep dies. Colour the sheep faces and legs with the Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. Add the color around the body where the darker lines are. Die cut the sheep.
Die cut the fence from Early Espresso cardstock.
Stamp the sentiment in Basic Black and die cut with the scalloped die. Attach over the ribbons with dimensionals.
Attach 3 Black Dots below the sentiment.
Die cut 1, 2 and 3 from Basic Black cardstock . Arrange the sheep and fence on the card front and when pleased with the arrangement, attach the fence with adhesive and the sheep with dimensionals.
Adhere the numbers to the sheep.
Stamp or write a message on the inside panel. Add an image if you wish.

Now, pick up your card, admire it and send it off. Someone you know may be wondering “does counting sheep work?”

Designer Series Paper Sale

The Designer Series Paper is coming to an end soon…August 2, 2021. Each package of paper is 15% off the regular price. There are no limits to how much you can purchase. Stampin’ Up’s papers are incredible in their colors and weight. Each paper is double sided so you have the choice as to which side to use. The sale also includes the “In Good Taste” paper pack. You have the choice of 12 different designs –

Want to earn the stamp & dies? SHOP WITH ME

TIP: Do you ever have an “oops”? I sometimes get a smudge on the card from ink. THis time it was the back of the card and to cover it up, I stamped an image. If you have an ‘oops”, try to come up with a way to cover it up and share it in a comment below. Or, if you don’t have a way to cover up an ‘oops’, you can share another tip.

Delivering Cheer Sneak Peek from the Aug – Dec 2021 Mini Catalogue

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Karen GilbertJuly 15, 2021

Delivering Cheer is just not for the Holiday Season. This stamp set has a variety of images that would be good for a birthday, Thanksgiving (Fall) and yes, Christmas. Make the card more generic by adding the Best Year stamp set. The Paper Piecing Technique contributes to the interest on this card.

Paper Piecing is a very simple technique but highly effective. Sometimes I forget about the easy ones. Do you? It’s the skirt on this card that adds the interest. The bottom portion of the stamp (dress) is stamped with Tuxedo Black ink onto a piece of the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper. The hardest part is the fussy cutting. Remember the DSP sale going on. Use the SHOP with ME LINK.

Delivering Cheer Card Recipe

Stamp Sets: Delivering Cheer, Best Year.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Evening Evergreen.

Paper: Pale Papaya, Evening Evergreen, Basic White, Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper..

Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Scalloped Contour Dies, Loose Flower Flourishes, Stampin’ Blends: Polished Pink, So Succulent, Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia, Evening Evergreen, Petal Pink, Paper Snips Scissors.

Cutting Measurements:

Pale Papaya: Card Base – 4 1/4″x 11″ score at 5-1/2″ and burnish fold with Bone Folder.

Evening Evergreen- 4-” x 5-1/4″

Basic White: 4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″, 4-” x 5-1/4″ (inside panel) scraps for gift packages.

Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper – scraps