The Eastern Palace Suite is Sweet

I am having so much fun with the new Eastern Palace Suite from Stampin’ Up!    My principal’s birthday is Monday and I decided to make her a little box of note cards.

Here is the box I created using the Eastern Beauty Stamp Set and papers from the Eastern Palace suite.

The ideas was inspired by a blog called Ink Stamp Share.  She made a similar box with 4x4 note cards.  I wanted my note cards to be 3 x 3 because I had some envelopes that would fit that size card.  I adjusted the measurements and used the same instructions to make this box.  The colors are Dapper Denim and Very Vanilla.  The DSP is from the Eastern Palace Suite and I used the coordinating Eastern Medallion Thinlits.     I added some gold embossing to the two bottom pieces of the "card candy" centerpiece.  This suite just screams Gold to me!

That pretty gold circle in the center of the flower is a sticker.  The suite has stickers too!

                                                                                 

                                                                            The box is 1/2 inch thick.  I was 

                                                                             able to fit 4 note -cards inside.

The note cards were 3 x 3.  I cut 3 x 6 card stock.  Scored down the center.  Then I cut 3 x 3 Very Vanilla and cut the medallion in the center.  Adhered it to the front of the card with dimensional.  Two note cards are Dapper Denim and two are Tranquil Tide.  Both colors coordinate with the Designer Series Paper used on the top of the box.

I cut a 2 - 1/2  x 2  - 3/4 piece of Very Vanilla for the inside of the cards.  I stamped with the coordinating inks for a finishing touch.

I love how it turned out.  I hope my principal will love it too!  The Eastern Palace Suite will be in the new 2017-2018 Stampin' Up! catalog which will be released on June 1, 2017.  But guess what!!  Stampin' Up! has made it available for purchase early.  They are offering two packages:

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle.    Order Number:  147196   $60.50

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set

Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper

Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)

Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (New!)   FREE!

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle, Order Number: 147207       $103.50

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set

Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper

Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack

Mini Tassels Assortment

Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)

Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes  FREE!

Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (New!)  FREE!

Gift Box Punch Board

I'm a hoarder....

OK, I confess.  I'm a hoarder!
                 Yes, it's true.  One look at my craft room and all the designer paper stashes, 17 year old stamps and long gone card stock colors and inks and you will see it's true.

 I've tried to sell it, and I can't bring myself to part with it.  So...I'm on a mission to use up my stash!

Here is a card I created the other day.  I was inspired by a friend's card that I received in a swap.

I used a retired DSP and Strawberry Slush.  The butterfly was punched using Whisper White card stock and then embellished with Rhinestone Basic Jewels.  (I don't know if I could survive without my rhinestones!)  Oh yea, and I punched two butterflies and layered them, curling the top one just a bit.

 And here's my card next to my inspiration card.  I totally copied my friend (and she didn't mind one bit).  I used a DSP with a color coordinated solid mat behind it.  Then just took a strip of the same solid card stock, stamped a sentiment on it and placed it about 2/3 down the card.  Added my little butterfly and instant card!  I could have used a bow instead of a butterfly and ribbon instead of the card stock strip.  

What simple, but beautiful cards!  I can think of so many other ways to use this "sketch" or layout to make more creations using ribbons, flower punches, dragonflies, hearts....

What are some of your ideas?

I hope these cards inspire you to make something special.  Until next time.

Love, Peace, Stamps,

~Kim

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Hey Chick! Sale-A-Bration Freebie.

Wow!  When I saw this free stamp set from Sale-A-Bration you could say, "it really gave me something to crow about."  I LOVE CHICKENS!  And the ones in this set are so darn cute.

This is my first project with the Hey Chick set from Stampin' Up!.  Simple, easy, but such a classy chick.  I just want to give her a name, don't you?  I used Basic Black and Pool Party along with some of my retired Designer Series Paper stash to whip out this little beauty.  Inside it says, "you're a good egg".

It's still not too late to nab a flock of your very own.  Just hop, fly, or click over to my Stampin' Up! store before March 31.  Spend $50 on product, before shipping and handling, and these lovely ladies  could be yours.  Remember, they're only available during Sale-A-Bration and then they'll be flying the coop.  (The puns are endless...I'm cracking myself up here.)

This is what the set looks like.....

Until next time.

Love, Peace, Stamps,

~Kim

Five More Days of Sale-A-Bration

There are only a five days left of Sale-A-Bration. (Sale ends March 31)   I have scored some really fun stuff and there’s still time for you too!  For every $50 you spend, before tax and shipping, you receive one exclusive item for free!

And here are some other perks.

Sign up to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get TWO FREE STAMP SETS!

And during Sale-A-Bration you receive $25 more in Stampin' Rewards with $250 in party sales!





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