Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin Up Independent Demonstrator from Joshua,TX.
Today, I’d like to give a final update for the April “So Cool” Paper Pumpkin Kit handed down to us from Stampin’ Up.
After extended shipping delays, billing for the April “So Cool” Paper Pumpkin Kit has resumed and will be complete by April 20th. All Kits will be mailed by April 23rd.
With that being said, Paper Pumpkin and Stampin’ Up have agreed to postpone their monthly unboxing video until April 26th. This will allow more time for both Demonstrators and Customers to receive their kit.
We all know this has been a huge disappointment and inconvenience for many and we can not apologize enough. We thank you and appreciate your patience, understanding and support during these insane times of COVID-19, port congestion and craziness.
Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope that you’ll join me again soon for another edition and that your “So Cool” Kit will arrive to you in lightning fast speed once it ships. Until next time – Happy Stampin Everyone!
Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator from Joshua, TX.
Today I’d like to share with you a card that I created using the *Soar Confidently Stamp Set* and the *Sailing Home Stamp Set*
For this project I decided to use the following Coordinating Colors:
Time is really running out for our beloved Seaside Spray and so I decided to go ahead and publish this card as a loving tribute and in hopes and prayers of a return by popular demand. I have loved and enjoyed Seaside Spray so much and have used it in so many of my projects.
Originally, I was planning this as a Father’s Day Card for my husband and was planning on waiting until next month to publish but I really wanted to share this one a bit early as it’s a GREAT masculine card (yes – I’m a little bias – I have a husband and two sons) and so it really would make a fabulous masculine birthday card as well.
*Measurement Mishap*
Like a duh ta duh, I forgot to write the my exact measurements for this card down but that is okay. I enjoyed designing and creating this card so much that I will be using these techniques again on another card soon and I will make sure that I write the measurements down when I do it again. What I did though was started with our standard A2 Cardbase and worked my way down from there. I don’t do that very often but it’s always moments like these that get me every time.
*Instructions*
What can I say – I was excited and dying to try the new Stampin’ Up Blending Brushes which is exactly where I ended up starting. In the photo of the project, you will notice four strips of paper that are stamped and cut.
They didn’t exactly start off stamped or cut. It was the smallest layer of Very Vanilla cardstock. I started with the Seaside Spray Ink and just gently used the blending brushes over the Cardstock. Then I added the Misty Moonlight with the Blending Brushes and gradually combined the two colors.
Next I stamped the images from the Sailing Home Stamp Set in Soft Suede Ink. Finally I used my Stampin’ Trimmer to cut them into the four strips and set them aside.
I stamped the hot air balloon image on a piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock in Memento Black Ink and used my Paper Snips to fussy cut it out.
I hand hand colored the hot air balloon using the Stampin’ Blend Markers.
On a long scrap of Very Vanilla I stamped the “wonderful man” sentiment in Soft Suede Ink and turned it over. Using Stampin’ Seal Adhesive to the top and bottom edges of the Very Vanilla and adhered the Early Espresso ribbon right into it and flipped it back over.
To adhere all of these layers together (with the exception of the hot air balloon itself) I used Multipurpose Glue. For the hot air balloon, I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it down in place.
I’m not going to show the inside of this card because again, I made it for my husband and I don’t want to ruin the surprise for him. I actually try NOT to post them until after he receives them but sorry babe – no choice this time! I’ll probably end up making him a special one now and sending this one to either his Dad or his Stepdad now. And that’s okay too.
Thank you so much for joining me today – I hope that you’ll join me again soon for another edition.
Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator from Joshua,TX.
Lord, I don’t like to be the bearer of bad news but no choice – gotta get the info out there.
Stampin’ Up has had a delay in receiving their shipment of Kits from Paper Pumpkin. Stampin’ Up was hoping to receive them within a day or two but it’s looking more like next week. The delay is happening because Paper Pumpkin did not receive their die cuts and other elements from the “So Cool” kit in time.
You have not yet been billed for the April “So Cool” Kit nor has your Kit shipped quite yet. Stampin’ Up will provide an update as to when they’ll begin billing and shipping these Kits ASAP. I will share this information with you as soon as it becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Until next time – Happy Stampin everyone!
Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator from Joshua,TX.
We received an important message from our CEO Sara Douglass this morning regarding an impact to our July-December Mini Catalog (formerly known as our Holiday Catalog) and our second Sale-a-bration Promotion.
Due to the global shipping issues caused directly from the Pandemic and port congestion, we will not receive our products for the July-December Mini Catalog or our product for our second Sale-a-bration Promotion in time for the launch.
The difficult decision has been made to postpone the launch of our July-December Mini Catalog and the second Sale-a-bration Promotion.
Stampin’ Up’s hopes behind this delay is not only allow additional time to receive our products but also to reduce the frustration of products not being available to both Demonstrators and Customers alike.
The July-December Mini Catalog details are now as follows:
Preorder: July 1-August 2
Customers: August 3-January 3, 2022
Sale-a-bration changes are as follows:
Pre-earn: July 1-August 2, 2021
Customer Earn: August 3-September 30, 2021
It is important to know that this is a pretty bittersweet blow to us as Demonstrators. Let me explain from my prospective as a Demonstrator.
For at least two years, we’ve worked very hard to transition these catalogs per Stampin’ Up’s request. We’ve build our Customers up in anticipation for the changes in future catalogs as to “not to confuse” Customers. Which is why today’s message was confusing. I honestly had to read over the email 2-3× before really sinking in. Although I’m sure that it was in part to receiving the message at 3:00 AM with not a drop of caffeine in my system.
I do however understand the port congestion situation and totally understand that it’s a real issue. I know that Sara and our incredible Stampin’ Up Headquarters Team did everything in their power to try to get these amazing products to us on time.
I don’t necessarily think that this is a bad thing. The preorder period for our 2021-2022 Annual Catalog is going on right now as I type and will not be available to Customers until May 4th.
There’s a HUGE opportunity for us here as Demonstrators. You see, we’re in the middle of our preorder period for the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog now. Our preorder is limited and so the majority of the products that we’d like to have we too won’t be able to order until May 4th.
Okay, so we get the majority of stuff the we plan on working with throughout the year in May. Then a month later (under “normal” catalog conditions) we would do our preorder for the July-December Mini Catalog.
That doesn’t leave much time for designing and planning; although many of us have found creative ways to combine items from the Mini Catalogs with the Annual Catalog. It’ll be great to have that additional month with the Annual Catalog items.
With that being said, I do understand the need to get a jumpstart on all of those holiday crafts. Especially Christmas Cards as I do Cards For The Troops each and every year. I will say that the Annual Catalog does have a pretty great selection of Christmas products available so especially with these announced delays, you may not want to thumb past that particular section of the Catalog because it’s “too soon for Christmas.”
Thank you for joining me today. In spite of unfortunate news, I hope that I’ve been able to give you at least a couple of ideas as to how sort of navigate through the shark infested waters of pandemic times and that you’ll join me again soon for another edition – Until next time – Happy Stampin everyone!!
Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator from Joshua,TX.
Today, I’d like to share with you that the Clearance Rack has been refreshed. Hop on over to the online store and take advantage of HUGE savings of over 60% as these items sell out quickly!!
Don’t forget that Stampin’ Up also has the Last Chance Sale going on with several items marked down to sell.
Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator from Joshua, TX.
Today, I’d like to share with you the details of May’s “Batter Up” Paper Pumpkin Kit. This is going to be a GREAT month to become a first time subscriber to Paper Pumpkin whether you choose our one time subscription, monthly subscription or one of our many great pre-paid subscription options.
This month’s Kit is described as the following:
ABOUT THE MAY KIT
Name Batter Up!
Details
Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. The all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Basic White, Bumblebee, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede
Comes with the official bubble gum of the MLB—a ballpark favorite! Chew while you craft, slide a piece into a card, or save it for later.
In addition to just the usual information, Stampin’ Up has a very special offer for new subscribers:
THE PAPER PUMPKIN SUBSCRIBE-A-THON
In addition to this catch of a kit, we have one more way you can become an all-star at drafting new subscribers: the Paper Pumpkin SUBSCRIBE-A-THON!
In baseball, you’ll find hit-a-thons and home run derbies; with Paper Pumpkin, you’ll see a SUBSCRIBE-A-THON! The Paper Pumpkin SUBSCRIBE-A-THON will help you hit a home run and knock your May subscription tally out of the park. How? With the Paper Pumpkin SUBSCRIBE-A-THON, new subscribers can steal the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit at an un-bat-able deal—$5.00 USD | $7.00 CAD!
We are giving you this information a few weeks in advance so you can prepare your game plan and get ready to focus on getting NEW subscribers in the last few days of the May subscription period. In the meantime focus on ALL your subscribers and prepare your plan to maximize the SUBSCRIBE-A-THON once it starts.
How it Works
Paper Pumpkin has a LIMITED SUPPLY of Batter Up! kits to offer at this special SUBSCRIBE-A-THON rate.
The SUBSCRIBE-A-THON will start on 7 May 2021 at 12:01 AM (MT).
The SUBSCRIBE-A-THON promotion price for new subscribers is only $5.00 USD | $7.00 CAD! (shipping included)
The sale will continue until all allocated kits are sold out, or until the May subscription period ends on 10 May—whichever comes first. If the allocated kits are sold out prior to the subscription period, the sale will end and the subscription price will return to normal.
Once 7 May hits, tell new subscribers to enter the code HOMERUN0521 before the sale ends to receive this special introductory price!
We’ll provide you with a SUBSCRIBE-A-THON shareable before the sale begins to help you spread the word about the promotion.
This promotion price will only apply to new month-to-month subscriptions; prepaid subscriptions are not eligible for the discount.
What is Paper Pumpkin? Paper Pumpkin is our monthly One-Stop Box™ that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy! These thoughtfully-themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage Stampin’ Up! customers to explore their creativity, try new techniques, and discover their potential in papercrafting.
Why Paper Pumpkin? Paper Pumpkin introduces customers to an impressive collection of Stampin’ Up! products, from our one-of-a-kind ink pads to our eye-catching embellishments. Plus, the carefully-chosen components of each Paper Pumpkin kit highlight the unbeatable versatility and coordination our products provide! This easy and exciting way to stock up on supplies—and create small-batch projects for occasions of any kind—inspires customers to continue crafting after the kit is complete. With Paper Pumpkin, it’s simple: share what you love, and help others find joy through creativity!
As a HUGE Baseball fan, I’m SO excited to get this kit!! I’m already thinking ahead of ways I can provide some alternates to the kit and also very excited for new subscribers as this is an INCREDIBLE savings on their first kit!
Subscribing is always easy whether you’re looking to reserve your kit now or wait for the Subscribe-a-thon on May 7th. Just simply clink on the link below:
Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator from Joshua, TX.
Today, I’d like to share with you information regarding Stampin’ Up’s new 2021-2023 In Color Collection.
William Shakespeare once wrote “parting is such sweet sorrow” for Romeo and Juliet and in Stampin’ Up world, that is so true. This year we will say our farewells to Terracotta Tile, Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray, Purple Posy and Rococo Rose.
In that sorrow, we’re excited to proudly say *HELLO* to our new 2021-2023 In Colors:
2021-2023 In Colors
Now that we officially know what the new In Colors are, I’d like to just say a few words about each color.
With the sadness comes excitement to see that Stampin’ Up has brought in a new purple!! Fresh Freesia is a shade in between Purple Posy and Highland Heather. Stampin’ Up did not disappoint me with this decision!!
I’m not huge on pinks because of course I have no girls however; I actually REALLY like the new Polished Pink. The other part of that is that we already have SO many different pinks in the palette. I agree none like this one. It’s a lovely color and I’m looking forward to using it over the next couple of years.
I’m also excited to see Pale Papaya – a beautiful, soft, stunning shade of orange! Unlike our pink department, our orange palette was definitely lacking and it’s a breath of fresh air to see a orange shade!!
Speaking of loving – Soft Succulent indeed – This one is going to go perfectly with our Succulents Bundle. Sneaky little Sara put a new In Color right under our noses since January and we didn’t even know it. Just kidding Sara – you know we all loves you!!
Evening Evergreen – WOW!! This is an incredible color and not just for Christmas!! I’m REALLY looking forward to all of the combinations that I’ve seen so far and I look forward to sharing with my readers and family and friends soon.
For those who may not be familiar with Stampin’ Up’s In Color Collections, each year Stampin’ Up introduces us to five brand new colors separate from our Core Color Collection. These colors are designed to not only to be used together but to also be combined with other colors within our Core Color Collection. Each new set of In Colors stays with us for two years and retire when the two year period is up.
There are two sets of In Colors. In 2020, we were introduced to Magenta Madness, Just Jade, Bumblebee, Misty Moonlight and Cinnamon Cider. These colors will not retire until 2022. When they retire, Stampin’ Up will bring in five new In Colors to replace them.
I did say farewell and not “goodbye.” There’s ALWAYS a chance that Stampin’ Up could bring back any of our retired colors in the future so it’s always a good idea to hang onto those Retired In Colors because you never can tell when they could make a comeback!!
Of the colors that are retiring this year, I think that both Rococo Rose and Seaside Spray both have very good chances of returning one day. If Stampin’ Up gave me a choice between Rococo Rose and Seaside Spray though – I’m sorry – my bias house full of men says that #stampinup should #bringbackseasidespray.
Along with new Stamp Pads and of course refill bottles, Stampin’ Up releases a complete collection of Cardstock, Designer Series Papers, Ribbons, Embellishments, Stampin’ Write Markers and Stampin’ Blend Markers to coordinate with each In Color.
The full line of the In Color Collection is available right now to Demonstrators and will be available to Customers on May 4th. The full line of the In Color Collection is available to get in a Starter Kit if you’d like to sign up to be a Demonstrator. Kits are $126.00 worth of product of your choice for $99.00, free shipping and 20% savings on all future orders.
In coming weeks, I will begin to share projects using these new In Colors and showing them in different color combinations. For those who follow me on Facebook, I went live yesterday and showed several combinations of color that I think are fabulous. If you’re not part of my Facebook yet and missed it but would like to watch the replay, the link to my video is:
Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope that you’ve enjoyed seeing the new 2021-2023 In Colors, are as excited as we are about them and will join me again for another edition.
Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator from Joshua, TX.
Today, I’d like to share with you a card that I created using the Sand & Sea Suite from the new January-June Mini Catalog.
*Supply List*
Sand & Sea Suite
Blushing Bride Metallic Ribbon
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
*Cardstock*
Blushing Bride
Sahara Sand
Seaside Spray
Basic White
*Ink*
Blushing Bride
Seaside Spray
Sahara Sand
*Adhesives*
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Mini Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal
Mini Glue Dots
*Other Helpful Tools*
Take Your Pick Tool
I will offer a class for full tutorial on this Blog on Saturday, April 12th at 2:00 PM CT. If you are interested in taking a class please let me know by April 10th. The fee for this class is *FREE* if you purchase the supplies directly from me. If you already have the supplies for the class but would like to join me for the class, the fee is just $10.00.
All classes are Virtual and will be held via the Zoom Platform.
Good evening and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator from Joshua,TX.
April is looking to be a busy month for me personally. I will no doubt be a busy bee.
With that being said, there may be a slight radio silence on the Blog on and off throughout the month. Please excuse the silence as I’m swamped in design, creation and some personal stuffs and homelife as well.
I can’t say too much except that the radio silence will most definitely not be for nothing and that you should be prepared to be absolutely amazed in May.
What To Expect In April:
I will still be participating in the monthly Team Blog Hop, I will still be participating in the Stampin’ Up Color Challenge, I will still be providing Paper Pumpkin information and I’ll still be providing any information that Stampin’ Up wants us to provide to you regarding sales or any other amazing promotions they may have in April.
As we move closer to mid month-end of April and into May, I will have some incredible projects to share with you using products from the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.
To kick off what’s surely to be an amazing year, I ask you to join me for a very special FB Live Tuesday morning for a very special sneak peeker. I will go Live at 10:00 CT.
Thank you so much for joining me tonight. I hope that you’ll join me again soon for another edition.
Good morning and welcome to another edition of Cards and Creations by Lori McBride. My name is Lori McBride and I’m a Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator from Joshua, TX.
Today, I’d like to share with you an Alternate idea using the March 2021 Here’s To You Kit along with just a few other supplies from my craft room.
*Supply List*
Basic Black Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Seaside Spray Cardstock
Old Olive Ink
Whisper White Ink
Sponge Daubers
Wink of Stella
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin Seal
Blue Gems
Wink of Stella
Thank you for joining me today. I hope you’ll join me again for another edition.
Cards & Creations by Lori McBride - Stampin' Up Demonstrator 