Well here we go with my first blog post of 2019! Not going to lie, 2018 was a year of challenges, health issues and some trying times for our family, so we gladly welcomed in the new year with a positive mind set and are looking forward to some positive changes.
Speaking of the New Year and new beginnings, I get to finally share a project with my brand new Stampin' Up! Artisan Team Watermark!!! I apologize in advance for the excess usage of exclamation marks in this post.
The new Sale-A-Bration stamp set Part of My Story is a must have. I literally squealed when it was reveal at on OnStage in November and as luck would have it, I won it during Prize Patrol! (this happens through out the day at the convention where different new stamps sets and products are given away).
It's been quite some time since I have shared my Stampin' Up! story, so what better time then now as I am going into 2019 with big crafty goals and full of excitement!
My journey into papercrafting started in the fall of 2007 when attended my very first Stampin’ Up! workshop that a friend was having. I had never done any stamping or cardmaking before and honestly just went to be polite. After that first encounter with ink, paper, and stamps, I was hooked and wanted everything in the catalogue! I remember very clearly how I cut my paper wrong for the make and take, stamped the image and sentiment crooked, but still was so pleased with what I created. What was a girl to do but to sign up right there and then?! (just to get the discount, of course;) I quickly added scrapbooking to my newfound obsession. I try to remember and share this part of my story every time I stamp with a new friend, hold a class or especially when someone says to me that they aren't creative or could never do what I do. I believe everyone is creative and just needs the right opportunity to bring it out.
I have met some of the most incredible people over the years, some who I can't even imagine where I would be without them. I have also had many amazing opportunities. In 2011, I had the honour of being chosen as an Artisan Award winner, literally a dream come true. It paved the way for other exciting paper crafting opportunities, but my heart always belonged to Stampin’ Up! After taking a break from being a demonstrator in 2012, I signed back up in 2016. I found my tribe again and I have no intention to ever lose it. I love being able share my passion with others and help them bring out their own creativity. To be named part of of the 2019 Stampin' Up! Design Team, well there are not enough words to describe how very excited I am to work with this group of phenomenally creative women.
So that is my SU! story and I am so lucky to have so many people be part of it. That was my thought when creating this card. As I mentioned earlier the sentiment comes from the Part of My Story stamp set that you can earn for FREE with a minimum $60 (Canadian) purchase. It is full of unique sentiments to let some one know you care.
I started with a Thick Whisper White card base then added a matted layer of one of the papers from the gorgeous Tea Room Designer Series Paper Packs and popped it up with Dimensionals. For the focal point I created a cluster of embellishments using the Starburst Punch, some Linen Thread, Sequins and the Butterfly Elements (another SAB item that can be earned for FREE) I also used the beautiful Butterfly Gala that includes the stamp set and coordinating punch. The sentiment was stamped on a die cut stitched rectangle (another must have) that had been stamped with a butterfly. The adorable little butterfly was stamped and punched out then adorn with a few pearls.
All the products I used for this project you will find below with a direct link to my online store if you would like to check anything out further or purchase. Remember there are some incredible items you can earn for FREE with Sale A Bration! Check out the SAB Catalogue HERE