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Thank You To Those Who STILL Follow Me!

Tonya Denton August 3, 2021 August 2, 2021Personal Tid Bit, Stampin' Up! News, Thank You Cards 0

If you have been following me for sometime, THANK YOU for hanging in there with me as a Hobbyist Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! I’ve been a SU DEMO for over 10 years. A month after my hubby and I moved from my home state of Texas to his home state of Illinois was when I was first introduced to Stampin’ Up! in June 2008. My husband’s cousin took me to a ‘card party’, which I had no idea what it was all about. Let’s just say that I was hooked from the get go! Honestly, I looked forward to each and every card club as I was able to join the card club group. It allowed me to meet new people and we always had so much fun creating cards or whatever project was on that month’s agenda. I finally signed up as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in March 28, 2011. I wanted the 20% discount on all the FABULOUS Stampin’ Up! products! Enough of the back story so fast forward to today! Ha!

I created my So Inking Sweet blog years ago, which for the most part has worked for me. Then I had issues with my web host plus I found out that my blog has been unresponsive across mobile devices the entire time. Sigh! SO I have decided to get professional help from Amy at WebsByAmy, which is now my NEW web host! My blog will be getting a new face lift as well as I’ll have a NEW Crafty Woman Theme that Amy is creating for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators! I don’t have the exact date as of yet as to when that will take place so stay tune! PLUS I’ll be getting NEW graphics! I’m SUPER EXCITED y’all!

NOW let me talk about the card you see with the little birdie! I created this card for Stampin’ Up!’s OnTour that took place back in April. The stamp set was sent to SU Demo’s that signed up for the OnTour plus it’s a new stamp set in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. There were quality issues with the stamp set and as always, Stampin’ Up! takes care of their demonstrators as well as their customers! We were able to choose a replacement stamp set! Due to the quality issue, this stamp set in NOT AVAILABLE! So those of you that received a catalog from me, make a note that Etched In Nature Stamp Set on page 101 is a NON-ORDERABLE item.

NEW JULY-DECEMBER 2021 MINI CATALOG

Stress less this season! With the perfect paper crafting products for Halloween, Christmas, and every celebration in between, the July–December 2021 Mini Catalog has got your creativity covered.

Stampin’ Up! offers decades of industry experience, perfect product and color coordination, unique themes, and original designs. No matter the project, Stampin’ Up!’s one-of-a-kind products stand out among the rest!

Although the catalog states JULY, it launches AUG 3 TODAY! Stampin’ Up! made the decision to delay the launch due to product delays which is tied to COVID-19 issues in manufacturing and shipping delays. Stampin’ Up! is doing their VERY BEST in this area and realizes this issue makes it hard for their demonstrators to plan in advance at times. Please practice kindness and understanding during this ongoing ‘pandemic’ that we’ve ALL been affected by since the onslaught of COVID-19.

IT’S SALE-A-BRATION TIME!

Sale-A-Bration (SAB) is one of Stampin’ Up!’s biggest promotions of the year. It’s packed with perks for demonstrators, overflowing with opportunities for customers, and filled with fun for everyone! During SAB, we can ALL EARN FREE, EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS for every $50 USD and $100 USD we spend. PLUS you can enjoy unique, unbeatable benefits when you host a party or join the Stampin’ Up! family! During this period, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits of Sale-A-Bration!

Personally, I have to tell you that this is the VERY BEST Sale-A-Bration Brochure ever due to the amount and type of products you can earn for FREE!

Did you notice the pre-earn dates in the SAB image? That is one of the perks for demonstrators! We can pre-order SU products before our customers as well as pre-earn FREE products before SAB launches!

NOTE:

I’m creating this post the day before it goes LIVE. Therefore, when you are reading this my blog may not be updated with certain links or the new catalog images in the right hand panel. Remember that you can download ANY current catalog from my ONLINE STORE! They’ll be at the bottom of the home page. You can also purchase catalogs if you are not a current customers. BUT if you place a minimum of $75 in products (before tax/shipping), I can mail you a catalog(s)!

Although you cannot order the Etched in Nature Stamp Set, you can recreate this card layout using other stamp sets and dies. Perhaps I will do that myself and then share the layout measurements at that time!

BE SURE TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

SUBSCRIBE to my So Inking Sweet Blog and you’ll be notified via email when I have a new post. Don’t worry, your information will remain private and safe.
SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel!
LIKE my Facebook Page!
Check out the CLEARANCE RACK for up to 70% discount on products!
SUBSCRIBE to Paper Pumpkin HERE! It’s a GREAT WAY to build up your collection of stamps, inks and so much more to use on other projects!
PLEASE USE AUGUST HOST CODE BX2XHCMZ when placing your order BUT ONLY IF your order is $149 or less in products (not including shipping & taxes)! If your order is $150 or more (not including shipping & taxes), YOU EARN Stampin’ Rewards to spend!

I truly appreciate each and every order from my customers! For orders of $35 or more in products (before shipping/taxes), you’ll receive a handmade card as a THANK YOU GIFT that you can either keep or use to send on to someone who needs to receive Happy Mail to brighten their day!

If you like what you’ve seen today, please leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you! If you have any questions, please contact me. Until next time, have a Beautiful & Blessed Day!

Clear Block Stamping Technique

Tonya Denton June 26, 2021 June 26, 2021General Cards, Techniques, Tips & Tricks 0

I was finally able to upload my video to YouTube! It only took me two days, 8 or 9 upload tries lasting hours and hours and hours just to get an ‘error occurred’ when it would almost be completely uploaded! I live in an area where I don’t have broadband and I even have to keep my cell phone in the kitchen window to have a signal. We are currently waiting on Starlink to be available in our area, which hopefully is only a few more months away! This will provide higher upload speeds and so that will definitely help when I do have videos to share.

Speaking of videos, here is the video that should have been with my previous post. Make sure to watch throughout for Tips & Tricks! I’ve been stamping and creating for 13 years (this month) and I have definitely learned a thing or two along the way! In fact, I just celebrated my 10th Anniversary as a Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator this past March 28! WOW! I signed up as a Demo so I could take advantage of buying SU products at a discount not to mention that I LOVE Stampin’ Up! Products!

Visit my previous post HERE for card details and products used for the cards you see in my video!

As you can tell, I’m still new to doing videos! Plus I cringe every time I watch a replay! LOL! Hey . . . at least I’m trying and that is what counts in the end! Right?! BTW click HERE for The Absorber XL Drying Chamois (image below) you see me using in my video! It’s 29″ x 18″ and I cut quite a few 9″ x 7″ pieces from it! Yes, it will stain but I find that rinsing it and/or soaking it in cold water for just a bit keeps it looking better and smelling fresher! I have used the one in the video so many times yet it still looks decent and still smells just fine. It’s worth the extra little expense and it will last a long, long time. The Simply Shammy is also great product by Stampin’ Up! and I use it as well. It depends on what I’m doing as to which one I end up using and sometimes I’m using both!

BE SURE TO DO THE FOLLOWING

SUBSCRIBE to my So Inking Sweet Blog and you’ll be notified via email when I have a new post. Don’t worry, your information will remain private and safe.
SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel!
LIKE my Facebook Page!
Check out the CLEARANCE RACK for up to 70% discount on products!
SUBSCRIBE to Paper Pumpkin HERE! It’s a GREAT WAY to build up your collection of stamps, inks and so much more to use on other projects!
PLEASE USE JUNE HOST CODE P2BKXPEG when placing your order BUT ONLY IF your order is $149 or less in products (not including shipping & taxes)! If your order is $150 or more (not including shipping & taxes), YOU EARN Stampin’ Rewards to spend!

If you like what you’ve seen today, please leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you! If you have any questions, please contact me. Until next time, have a Beautiful & Blessed Day!

LAST CHANCE PRODUCT SALE

The January–June 2021 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon, June 30! Do miss out on these retiring products! CLICK HERE to see ALL the RETIRING PRODUCTS!

SNEEK PEEK AT JULY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

Life is full of big adventures that are best experienced together! This month’s The Adventure Begins Paper Pumpkin Kit helps you celebrate those exciting new chapters in the most creative of ways with enough supplies to create twelve motivating cards plus coordinating envelopes, all featuring the exciting colors of nature. Share this kit with your family and friends about to embark on a new journey and make connections while you explore and discover new levels of your creativity! Click HERE for more information and/or to sign up!

KITS COLLECTION BY STAMPIN’ UP! ®

I’m excited to share with you a new line of creative products called the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! These kits have taken the guess work out of creativity and done the hard parts so you get to do the fun stuff, CRAFT! Each kit is all-inclusive and includes the predesigned projects, preprinted pieces, and even the adhesives you need to complete the projects. Some kits the stamping is done for you! Kits are great for the beginning crafter but even avid crafters love these kits! This is NOT a subscription and has a low price point. These kits also make great gifts!

KITS COLLECTION ONLINE ONLY! There’s a wide variety of kits for all different occasions and new kits are being added regularly. You can shop the current selection HERE! Pick the kit that’s right for you. Kits are available only while supplies last!

UNTIED THROUGH CREATIVITY

We’re celebrating what makes us unique through what brings us together: creativity! The United Through Creativity Digital Download features inclusive, multicultural, and multilingual craft elements that represent each of Stampin’ Up!’s markets. And, it’s free for all! Print your favorite pieces, color and create, then share to social media using #UnitedThroughCreativity! Click HERE for your FREE DOWNLOAD while available!

Clear Block Stamping with Tasteful Touches!

Tonya Denton June 25, 2021 June 25, 2021General Cards, Hello, Techniques 3

As a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I receive Weekly Updates on Tuesday’s from Stampin’ Up!, which also includes a Succeed Weekly section. This past Tuesday it spot lighted a technique that I had not done in ages called Clear Block Stamping. I’ll include the SU image below that I shared this past Wednesday (I think) on my So Inking Sweet Facebook page that I used for illustration. Clear Block Stamping is not only a FUN technique but SUPER EASY! I first created a card that wasn’t layered (see below), it was just the card base and I stamped on it. This is to show you that you don’t need a lot of supplies to do this technique. Then I stepped my card up by layering a front panel onto coordinating card stock (see above). Either way the recipient will LOVE receiving snail mail that is a specially crafted card just for them!

I’m not great at taking pictures and I do not have good natural lighting but believe me when I say that these cards look so much better in person! Did you notice the difference in the block stamping in the above picture? Notice how much better it looks on the left card? Watch my video as I not only explain but show you how to get better coverage when Clear Block Stamping. Perhaps NOT! My video has been unsuccessful uploading to my YouTube not once but three times now. UGH! It’s 11:58pm (June 24) so I’m throwing in the towel. With that being said, hopefully it will work out tomorrow so I can post it! It’s a disappointment that I’m posting without my video so you can see how to do this technique! Plus I struggle making myself do videos! Fingers crossed it will upload tomorrow, which is actually now today (June 25). So stay tuned!

CARD DETALS:

Card Base: Basic White Thick | 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ | Scored at 4-1/4″ (or coordinating colored card base for layering)
Card Front Panel: Basic White Thick | 5-1/4″ x 4″
Ink Pads: Bumblebee, Misty Moonlight, and Just Jade
Stamp: Tasteful Touches Cling Stamp Set
Clear Block: Block D
Embellishments: Metallic Pearls (includes both silver/gold)
Stamp with Block D first then stamp image and sentiment
If doing a layer, adhere panel to card base using Multipurpose Glue or Stampin’ Seal after stamping images
Add embellishments last.
EASY PEASY PEOPLE!

STAMPIN’ UP! ARTIST CREATED THESE CARDS:

Click on the product(s) below for details and shop my online store! There are some items added in the product table that you may prefer i.e. Multi pack of 8.5 x 11 In Color cardstock verses buying a whole pack of one color. You CAN just use the Block D for stamping your images from your stamp set but I included the Stamparatus. You don’t have to have the grid paper but I added it as well for the Stamparatus. The Stamparatus comes with a foam mat but perhaps you’d like to upgrade to the one in the table below. For more information on these items, just click it!