Just like that, another week has flown by! I don't have a real busy weekend ahead of me so I'm enjoying some extra stamping time lately. Way back in April or May, I blogged about a really spectacular suite that is in the Annual Catalog. This suite has gotten a ton of attention on Pinterest as well and if you are a fan of any home decor TV shows, magazines or even departments in Target, you've heard the word "magnolia"! Thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines, the stars of Fixer Upper, this word has worked its way into our vocabulary and automatically garners interest. Stampin'Up! jumped on the wagon with their "Magnolia Lane" suite. This suite really makes a statement with a huge magnolia stamp and other coordinating sentiments and floral/leaf images. Today I want to go deeper with this wonderful set.
The predominant image is a great big magnolia flower. I don't believe magnolias are able to grow in a northern climate like Montana so I just have to admire them on paper! This set is fun to stamp with and even more fun to color! Take a look at my first go round with it:
Believe it or not, I colored this flower with my Stampin' Blends alcohol markers and then die cut it out. Isn't it gorgeous? The key to coloring this flower is leaving plenty of uncolored "white" space so it really looks like a magnolia blossom. Here are some more ideas, using the stamps and dies from this bundle:
This card above features the exquisite Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper. I love the color scheme with Petal Pink, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso and Black. At the time I made this card, I did not have a Petal Pink Blend marker so I used the Ivory tone and it worked really well.
Take a close look at these flowers - they aren't stamped, they are actually die cut from the coordinating Designer Series Paper! I love when Stampin'Up! does that, giving me more ways to use a die and the paper. Did you notice the Buffalo Check background? That is timeless!
For this card, I also used my Stampin'Blends markers, but I stamped the flower blossom in Crumb Cake. I wanted to create a more watercolor effect, which I think I achieved. Overall, this is a duller color tone than the other card at the top of the blog so I don't care for it as much.
Finally, I wanted to play with the dies and see what they could do. There are some flower and leaf cut outs as well as some flower background pieces. There are more fabulous products with this suite, including some Memories and More cards, cork embellishments, beautiful ribbon and a big magnolia blossom embossing folder. I need to revisit this whole ensemble and try out some other ideas!
One of the best things about Stampin'Up! is the product coordination by theme and color. All of that helps you put together a project that is pleasing to the eye and has components that go together.
I've listed my supplies below, as well as all the products in this suite. You can click on any of them and it will take you to the online store. If you're a fan of flowers, this bundle really packs a punch!
Don't forget about our current promotions! You can purchase a Starter Kit during July and August and get extra value for your dollars. For $99, you can pick out $155 worth of SU products and you'll also receive a $10 coupon good towards another order the month after you sign up. That's as good as the sign up special we usually run during Sale-A-Bration in the winter. If you've ever thought about joining, I would highly encourage you to do so. Most people, after signing up, wish they had done so sooner. Additional benefits include a 20-25% on all products, early access to new catalogs and products, access to demo-only Facebook groups, forums, magazines and emails. If you love to stamp, join the rest of us that have found a great home in the Stampin'Up! community. My team, the Big Sky Stampin' Stars, would love to welcome you to our group. We are fun, creative, welcoming, helpful, encouraging and extremely talented! Talk to me today about joining us!
The other promotion is called "Bonus Days". For every $50 purchase made in July, you'll receive a coupon code good towards $5 off any order in August. There are no limits to the number of coupon codes you can earn and there is no minimum purchase to use them on. Who doesn't like to save a little money buying stuff that you are going to buy anyway?!!
Finally, I would like to make a more personal appeal for my business. Each year, Stampin'Up! offers the opportunity to earn an Incentive Trip to some place fantastic. This year, the trip is an all expense paid week in Maui. It takes an incredible amount of hard work to earn the trip and I've never been so close. Earning the trip requires a combination of strong sales, mentoring the team of people under you and providing the best customer service possible. If you have been thinking about buying some stamp supplies or even trying this hobby out as a customer or demonstrator, I would be so grateful for your business. Our Stampin'Up! year ends September 30th so I still have some time to make it across the finish line. I would love to share my passion for the art of stamping with you - contact me!
Thanks so much,
Sarah
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