Author: Betty Bickford

Stampin Up! Independent Demonstrator who shares the love of paper crafting

Spring Flowers, Allergies, Butterflies, Sinus Infection….

Yes, I have been down for a bit….it is sinus infection an allergies…kicking me.

Today is the first day in about a month I can function.

Yes, I went to my doctor, yes, I am vaccinated for Covid..no covid… and yes, thankful things are getting better!

Covid is not good here in Michigan and I have been inside 90% the time…go nowhere but for groceries and walk the dog.

The above is a image of the Easter card I did this year. Mostly made with product no longer available.

The rays of sunshine is from a stencil I made, simple and easy. The cross was fussy cutted out and the grass was sponged/stencil on in Garden Green. The He has risen is punched from the double oval punch. Yes, the double oval punch is still available.

Yes, it is retirement season for Stampin’ Up! products. If you see something you like and it is retiring, get it now before it is gone. I ordered some dies call written words and they are no longer available. The retirement happens to bring on new product. Nothing wrong with the product retiring, just that new items come to keep the creativity going.

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.25
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[105118]
$8.75
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
[147089]
$7.50
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad
[147109]
$7.50
Double Oval Punch
[154242]
$18.00
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Friday Already for Spring Forward Weekend

Yes, I took the above photographs of butterflys…on my walks of 2020…I am blessed living in a wooded area with many flowers and trees of all kinds. Yes, it is March and allergy and sinus issues come with the sunshine and pollen. I have been ill the past week cause of sinus infection, it was so bad I was dizzy and my ear had major pain…no fun. My dear hubby had to put up with me being crabby. Yes, I got to the doctor and yes, I am wearing a mask on my walks outside to take my dear, Miguel (dog) for nature calls.

The below is the cards I have been working on:

The paper is so beautiful all the sheets are 6″ x6″ and can be used in so many ways.

The layout shows, it is your standard A2 card, taking a sheet of 8-1/2″ x 11″ card stock cutting in half to make 2 card bases, 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″. Yes, score at at 4-1/4″ to make your A2 card.

Note the strip of DSP (designer series Paper) is 2″ strip. So take the 6″ x 6″ paper and cut into 2″ strips…yes, I do this alot. I than make it 4-1/4″ wide, so to fit front. I punched out a 2-1/4″ circle from the 2-1/4″ circle punch…doesn’t it look great. Yes on some I added a strip of plain color card stock. I have them ready for sentiments.

Truly a amazing stamp set with matching dies.

Product List
Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set
[151490]
$21.00
Butterfly Brilliance Collection
[159408]
$71.25
Butterfly Brilliance Bundle
[155821]
$54.75
Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set
[155092]
$17.00
Brilliant Wings Dies
[155523]
$44.00
Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154901]
$9.00
Butterfly Bijou 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[156824]
$11.50
Natural Touch Specialty Paper
[156825]
$5.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.25
Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad
[153115]
$7.50
2 1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch
[143720]
$18.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
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Butterfly or Moth?

Butterfly Brillance

Love this set with matching dies. Do you know what the difference of a butterfly and moths. Well Butterflys when they land, they tent their wings. Moths do not tent, they lay flat….many more differences I will share in the coming days.

The above may look familar, yes it is from a stamp set I can not get enought of, called Positive Thoughts. The paper is from the fern stamp in Positive Thoughts. The below is what it looked like before I cut it up for card fronts.

The above is what the stamp set looks like, one big stamp….

Yes, the butterflys were fussy cutted for the card…oh wow

I fussy cut cause I like the look…but don’t fret, dies come with this set and one die cuts all the butterflys at once…so cool.

Stamping everyday, keeps the sad days away…..enjoy!

Yes, please shop with me, so I can get Grayson some cat food, yes, he is a healthy kitty.

Product List
Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set
[151490]
$21.00
Butterfly Brilliance Collection
[159408]
$71.25
Butterfly Brilliance Bundle
[155821]
$54.75
Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set
[155092]
$17.00
Brilliant Wings Dies
[155523]
$44.00
Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154901]
$9.00
Butterfly Bijou 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[156824]
$11.50
Natural Touch Specialty Paper
[156825]
$5.00
Delightful Tag Topper Punch
[149518]
$23.00
Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
[133324]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.25
Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad
[153115]
$7.50
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The Butterflies are Here!

I am Grayson, I love butterflies, I am helping Mom….oh me, oh my, how we love this set.

The butterflies are wonderful….yes, one big stamp…using Stampin’ Blends give them all a great beauty of color.

The bundle features butterflies from around the globe including Clouded Yellow (Europe), Black Veined White (Europe & Asia), Coppers (New Zealand), Swallowtail (North America), Blue Copper (North America), and Painted Lady (Australia).

The above shows the dies, the stamp set and paper available…all lovely. Note the 6 x 6 paper will only be available till May 2021…limited offer. You can use your imagination in coloring, not limited to the type of butterfly.

You will be seeing me using this bundle in the next few days….butterflies on the brain.

Product List
Butterfly Brilliance Collection
[159408]
$71.25
Butterfly Brilliance Bundle
[155821]
$54.75
Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set
[155092]
$17.00
Brilliant Wings Dies
[155523]
$44.00
Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154901]
$9.00
Butterfly Bijou 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[156824]
$11.50
Natural Touch Specialty Paper
[156825]
$5.00
Delightful Tag Topper Punch
[149518]
$23.00
Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
[133324]
$23.00
Add All to Cart

Butterflies are Coming

The above card will be giving step by step tutorial when it is available March 3rd.

Don’t miss out on the below paper……

Can not say enough….oh how I love this paper…It will be available March 2 to May 3rd only….

So if you want it now, you can by joining my team…Create Joy Give Joy. Plus, you can get $125.00 of product of your choice for $99.00. Yes, than it would be a great time to save 20% on all your purchases. No you do not need to demonstrate. contact me.

OK…will get back to cooking have something fun to share, soon….new way in banana bread making.

Good Day Betty Bickford

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Yes, days are flying by…..Above are tags, I make alot of tags, cards. Right Now, Hope is what we need.

Simple stamping is the best. Hidetide, a stamp set to use over and over. Yes, here in Michigan it is fitting to have this stamp set and always fun to create with.

Product List
High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set
[143006]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.25
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I used basic red, called Cherry Cobbler. I used so much of this red, I had to purchase extra refills

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Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[119788]
$3.75
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What punches are those??? The look different? When you make tags, punches add to the speed. Take a 2″ strip of paper, insert into punch and instant fun. Yes, you can make them as long as you like. Yes, I use them to make bookmarks also…. One is the scallop tag topper punch and the other is Delightful Tag Topper Punch. Yes, you can make your paper strips less than a 2″ strip but my goto is 2″

Product List
Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
[133324]
$23.00
Delightful Tag Topper Punch
[149518]
$23.00
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Paper Pumpkin is a Paper Crafters Dream

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription, sign up with me! Click Here

Last months February 2021 is now history, you only can get when you are a subscriber. Time to time they may offer again but they usually sell out quickly. Above is a sneek peak for March 2021.

Every month has a video on how to put together and you can find other ideas also in our Paper Pumpkin Group.

Here was the February 2021 kit and a video of the kit instructions.

Subscribe now! Great for gift giving for all ages, young and old. Need to sign up by the 10th of the Month…

Part 2 of 2 Positive Thoughts

Staging what colors I like for main card…the first one and the one below? I like the first one with pink background.

So I had a hard time stamping today, could not get the wording aka greeting in the right place or cut right….look below

I used the paper trimmer but kept cutting off the bottom. So…that is why the choppy look greeting. My fingers and eyes are not the best today…..the way it is, press on.

I had to share this discovery. The die makes the flower center 3d…so cool. You could use this on other flowers, too.

The above are the matching dies, that make more options for your paper crafting. Yes, you will need the Emboss & Cut machine but you will never regret the little charmers.

Product List
Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set
[151490]
$21.00
Nature's Thoughts Dies
[153586]
$29.00
2020–2022 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
[154957]
$33.75
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[138337]
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.25
Basic White Medium Envelopes
[159236]
$7.50
2020–2022 In Color Stampin' Write Marker Assortment
[153125]
$15.00
2020–2022 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Assortment
[153074]
$9.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$120.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[150673]
$60.00
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Four Greeting Cards in a Flash Part 1 of 2

Yes, the above is the beginning of a four cards. You will use this technique over and over. I took a 8-1/2″ x 11″ cardstock, this is mint macaron, I used the 2020-2022 in colors to stamp. In colors are inks added every year and only last 2 years, so at the end of 2022 June, you can no longer get the ink, ink refills, markers or paper in these colors. Yes, I love these colors and the 2019-2021 colors will be gone in 2021 June…eek, only a few more months.

The In colors 2020-2022 are cinnamon cider, Just Jade, Bumble Bee, Magenta Madness and Misty Moonlight.

This is why I love Stampin Up!, these colors come in cardstock, markers, ink and ink refills. You can match quickly and easy to make a great card. I used the Positive Thoughts stamp set to create the paper.

I used all the colors but Cinnamon Cider…looks cool doesn’t it. I cut them into 4″ x 5-1/4″ sections and you are ready to have a layer for you card fronts…. You made your own DSP = Designer Series Paper.

Card base will be 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, a standard sheet of paper cut in half. This is the base for a A2 card. Yes, A2 cards are the go to in handmade cards….not as big as the ones in the big box store but made with love and time.

Product List
2020–2022 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
[154957]
$33.75
Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set
[151490]
$21.00
2020–2022 In Color Stampin' Write Marker Assortment
[153125]
$15.00
2020–2022 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Assortment
[153074]
$9.00
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[138337]
$8.75
Add All to Cart