Who loves a Sale?? 15% off These beautiful Papers!!

Save 15% on 15 Designer Series Papers! Plus, 8 of those discounted paper sets are from the August-December Mini Catalog. Which means, now is the perfect time to stock up for all your holiday cards, projects, décor, and gift giving. I'd love some Plaid Tidings in my stocking, wouldn't you? Papers of all kinds are on sale! The Plaid Tidings 6" x 6" Paper has plaids in colors that are perfect year round so it's a must-have. If you've been holding off on the big 24-sheet pack of In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, now is the time to get this on-trend essential into your hands! The wood, tile, and woven textures are gorgeous and perfect for any season. I especially like it for those hard-to-create masculine cards. Don't forget Fluffy! The Playful Pets 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper that coordinates with stamps and dies is a perfect gift for pet lovers. No limits, but don't delay, because backorders could occur! Sale runs through October 31st only. Happy Stamping,
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Forevery Greenery Suite and a FREE tutorial

Forever Greenery Suite

When you think of leaves you may think of autumn, but the Forever Greenery Suite is here to change your mind!

This gorgeous collection of leafy images and greetings is one of my top must-have items from the new Annual Catalog. The detailed images are timeless and work with a variety of styles from rustic to modern. Use them alone for quick and simple cards or add the dies and coordinating embellishments to really create that wow effect.

These leaves won't fall behind in autumn, I'll be reaching for them to create all year-round. This shabby chic card tutorial is just one example of the colorful creations you can make with this suite!

Love of Leaves and Plaid

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Specials Catalogs Blog Paper Pumpkin Join My Team Greetings, This time of year I start thinking about Autumn and the upcoming holidays. This year things are looking different, but I'm determined to celebrate the good. I'm feeling the need to create and be surrounded by beautiful and cheerful things, and I don't think I'm alone in that. Something as small as a hand stamped card or gift can make a big difference to someone you care about. I challenge you to spend some time making cards and gifts and sharing them - Together we can create a beautiful fall! The new August-December 2020 Mini Catalog is here and it's packed with project ideas and supplies to inspire your holiday creativity. You can view it online or let me know if you want your own copy.  The online store is newly improved and looks a bit different. Please be sure to log in and select me as your demonstrator. I greatly appreciate it! I've included a download with some of the new features. Hooray for Wish Lists! Happy Stamping, Bonnie Alexander bonniealexander15@yahoo.com www.facebook/aliveandstamping Bonnie Alexander Alive and Stamping SEPTEMBER Host Code: QYDNQ444 What's Happening Latest Inspiration Mon, August 31, 2020 From #ArtisanDesignTeam member Tammy @stampspaperscissors : "To create an ombre effect, use Sponge Daubers to add multip... ... Mon, August 31, 2020 Crafting has never looked this good! Creating die cuts and embossed designs is easy, thanks to Stampin’ Cut & Emboss! Ou... ... Mon, August 31, 2020 Did you know that October 3rd is World Card Making Day? This is the perfect opportunity to sit down and create something... ... Sun, August 30, 2020 From #ArtisanDesignTeam member Lauren @lalipeach : "The Joy Dies are perfect for adding a festive sentiment to your 3D p... ... Sun, August 30, 2020 Did you know that Stampin' Up! offers reversible stamps? Stampin’ Up! Reversibles are two-sided stamps for double the f... ... Sat, August 29, 2020 From #ArtisanDesignTeam member Narelle @narellefarrugia : "By adhering die-cut greetings in the background, you add extr... ... Sat, August 29, 2020 From #ArtisanDesignTeam member Martin @martinmayhem: “Repeating a pattern is the quickest and easiest way to fill a spac... ... Fri, August 28, 2020 From #ArtisanDesignTeam member Emma @coastalcrafter : "Create texture over your image by using an embossing folder over ... ... Fri, August 28, 2020 Looking for inspiring color combinations? Look no further! Each year, we release 5 new, limited edition colors—called “I... ... Thu, August 27, 2020 Our @ArtisanDesignTeam member @ellefedynak Leah Fedynak shares how to use the Tag Buffet Project Kit with additional pro... ... Wed, August 26, 2020 Our #ArtisanDesignTeam member from the South Pacific @narellefarrugia Narelle Farrugia made these cards with the Peace &... ... Wed, August 26, 2020 Our #ArtisanDesignTeam member @lalipeach Lauren Alarid mixes Stitched Stars Dies with the Peace & Joy Bundle for her pro... ... Upcoming Events Bright Plaid Love of Leaves Hello Card Plaids and leaves may make you think of flannel shirts and crisp Autumn days, but I think you'll like this unexpected, bright, warm twist. This card features the Love of Leaves Bundle (#155195) and Plaid Tidings 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (#153527). The thing I love about the Plaid Tidings paper is that it has a plaid for every occasion. It's great for all the things you might expect from plaid, but the bright colors are great for baby and Easter and the black and white patterns are ideal for elegant birthday or anniversary cards. The stitching detail of the Stitched Leaves Dies (#153567) adds the extra bit of detail that gives a card the perfect finishing touch. 1. Stamp & Die Cut Stamp the two small leaves from the Love of Leaves stamp set on scrap Granny Apple Green and Rich Razzleberry cardstock with VersaMark ink. Die cut with coordinating Stitched Leaves outline and center stitched pattern dies.  2. Stamp & Stitch Stamp assorted leaves from Love of Leaves stamp set on 3-3/4" x 5" Mango Melody cardstock with VersaMark ink. Line up the stitched stripes die at the top of the cardstock and die cut the stitched perforations.   3. Die Cut Leaf Die cut the largest leaf from the Stitched Leaves Dies from the center of the Mango Melody cardstock. 4. Stamp & Punch Greeting Punch one end of a 4" x 1" Melon Mambo cardstock strip with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. Stamp greeting near the punched end with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. 5. Card Base & Layers Cut Rich Razzleberry cardstock to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Score at 4-1/4" along the 8-1/2" side. Layer 4" x 5-1/4" Plaid Tidings paper onto the front and 4" x 5-1/4" Whisper White cardstock on the inside for a writing area. 6. Add Stampin' Dimensionals Emphasize the die cut image by making it "float" on the card front.  To do this add Stampin' Dimensionals to the back of the Mango Melody layer near the edge of the die cut leaf and at the corners.  Add Stampin' Dimensionals behind the greeting. 7. Add Leaves & Greeting Add greeting to the bottom left of the Mango Melody layer, trim off excess at the edge. Add layer to card front. Add Granny Apple Green leaf with Stampin' SEAL or Mini Glue Dots. Add Rich Razzleberry leaf with Stampin' Dimensionals.   8. Stamp & Cut Stamp "hello" greeting on scrap Whisper White cardstock with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Cut out greeting with Paper Snips and add to card with Mini Glue Dots. Supplies Love of Leaves Bundle MORE Plaid Tidings 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper MORE Lovely Labels Pick a Punch MORE Specials About Me Bonnie Alexander Stampin' Up! 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Peony Garden

 

 Greetings,

 

Today I am featuring the Peony garden Suite!  Check it out!

Peony Garden Suite Some images are timeless and endure through the changes of years and styles. The Peony Garden Suite is a perfect example of timeless elegance. From simple stamping to over-the-top, this suite covers all the bases. Use traditional colors, stamping and die-cutting to create a peony that looks like it came right out of grandma's garden or create a simple modern, monochrome look with the flower stamped in a neutral color on Whisper White. I think you'll find yourself reaching for this suite for many occasions. This lovely tutorial includes two ways to watercolor and uses the Peony Dies to build a gorgeous 3-D flower. Let's make something beautiful! 

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-------------------------------------------------- Watercolored Peony Card  

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SUPPLIES:

STAMPS Prized Peony (#152504) 

  PAPER Whisper White (#100730) Whisper White Thick (#140272) Gorgeous Grape (#146987) Soft Sea Foam (#146988) Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (#149612) Neutrals 6 X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper (#152485) 

INK Jet Black StazOn (#101406) Old Olive (#147090) Gorgeous Grape (#147099)

TOOLS Blender Pens (#102845) Water Painters (#151298) Peony Dies (#152701) EMBELLISHMENTS Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack (#153620) 

ADHESIVES: Stampin' SEAL (#152813) Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430) Stampin' SEAL+ (#149699) Mini Glue Dots (#103683) 

TIPS: Create depth and shading in watercoloring by painting on a light wash layer and then adding light layers of color to the area you want darker. Allow the paper to dry a bit between layers so it can absorb more ink, but not completely to avoid harsh lines.

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