Warm Welcome "Side-Step" card

Warm Welcome Side Step Card

Did you get a chance to see the super cute fun fold card from my 

Facebook Live video?

I made this very cute (easy side-step) card using the Welcome Window stamp bundle in the new Mini Catty and it is (CAT-ty), too! 

The card was inspired by a post I saw on Pinterest (sorry, I can’t remember the name).  I have made this design previously (the easy side step card), but I loved the little cat in the doorway, so this is my version.

There are so many cute features in this bundle, in addition to the 

door and lively sentiments as well!

Warm Welcome Bundle (160704)

If you want to see how I created this easy fun fold card, you can see the video below or watch a replay of the Live on Facebook at: 

https://www.facebook.com/pickledpepperscreativecafe

You can also view it on You Tube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs2xOSPEVIVGihyVveQ5jmA

I hope you enjoy this cute card and the adorable Warm Welcome 

Stamping Bundle (160704) by Stampin' Up!

Thanks so much for watching!

Dara Walter

Pickled Peppers Creative Cafe

Ideas Blog Hop Feb 2023 "That's So Suite of You"

Want to earn a free tutorial?  With over 80 pages of instruction?  Keep reading!

Welcome back for another IDEAS (International Demos Exciting Artistic Stampin') blog hop - where a group of creative demonstrators from around the world collaborate on a huge tutorial each month, chock full of creativity!

Our February, blog hop theme is based on Suites from the catalogs, therefore, this hop is entitled “That’s so Suite of You.” Cute, huh?  I love the product coordination at Stampin' Up.   It's one of my favorite things about Stampin' Up.  The paper, stamps, color coordination in each suite takes the guess work out choosing what goes together.  And often times there are other products that will coordinate as well.  It's just amazing! *heart*

My February contribution features the Regency Park Suite from the new current January - April mini catalog.  I can NOT get enough of the Designer Series Paper and the flower punch. Somehow that Mango Melody just really pops.  Especially with the Night of Navy!  I am a bold colors kinda girl so this one grabbed me from the beginning.  This suite has two different bundles - Sentimental Park and Petal Park.  I chose the Petal Park, which is an image stamp set and challenged myself to create projects that feature images on the front of the projects only.  The Sentimental Park is the other stamp bundle in the suite that contains words.

Here's our collage, which is a sneak peak from each designer in this edition of the tutorial bundle.  See it here:

Here's a peek at one of my projects from this month:

Each tutorial features at least one card or sometimes a 3D project, some include multiples. It is full of inspiring creations from different designers! 

This month's tutorial has a whopping 80 pages of instruction and inspiration from some extremely talented ladies, if I do say so myself! 

Would you like a copy of the instructions for these projects to use for your personal use, or even to use in your classes? Contact me to find out how to purchase the tutorial bundle or earn it for FREE!  

If you would like a copy of the written tutorial, here are some ways to get it:

1.  Place a minimum order of $50 in my online store during the month of February. You must the host code link below: 

HOST CODE: 

https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=9Z9ENZRT

and you will receive the tutorial for FREE!  The PDF tutorial will be emailed to you within 48 hours of receipt of your order. This cannot be combined with other offers.

 

2.  Complete the form here to obtain your copy of the tutorial here:

 https://forms.gle/vrizUgk6LYrtw9LG8

(The form is required for all options of receiving the tutorial).

3.  My team members get a copy of the tutorial for FREE every month to create the projects or to use for hosting classes.   

Not a team member yet, but would like to be?  Click HERE to get more information or to join my team.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Want more fantastic creativity? See projects from Emma Ryder by clicking the NEXT button below.  

*Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support.

Beautifully Happy Stamp Set and Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper

 

I have found myself playing quite a bit with the Beautifully Happy stamp set and the lovely Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper from the Saleabration brochure.  I have coupled these lovely products together with some fun fold cards, and the results are stunning. I love them.

I love the color combination in this design. Blue and teal together - fantastic!  Coastal Cabana and Balmy Blue are bae! Throw in Fresh Freesia for icing on the cake!

The book binding fold is one of my go to’s. It is simple enough to do it and the result is stately. The Calypso Coral with the Mango Melody as a nice combination. Once again, add Fresh Freesia  to the mix to complete the look. 

And did you notice that flower from the Beautifully Happy stamped image above?

The solid flowers come in three pieces so that the single image can have multiple colors. Phenomenal, right?

The last Fun Fold here is super soft and spring-like.

Once again, the easel Fun fold  is easy to do but impressive.

Here’s another look at my favorite of the bunch.

If you would like to take a look at more Salebration products, you can see them here: 

https://www.stampinup.com/categories/sales-specials/sale-a-bration

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Did you know that this month if you use the January Host  Code, you will get a full package of the Adhesive Backed Milky Dots for free? If you place an order of $50 or above, I will send you a pack of these gems for free. I have been using them quite a bit this month. They add pizzazz to your projects.

Here is the Host Code for January.

Finally, the best deal in the catalog is the starter kit.  Choose $175 in products for just $129 and get the new Boho Blue Stampin’ Cut n emboss machine as well!.Or get the white one if you prefer. 

This is a limited time offer, available until the end of February 2023. You can also choose the starter kit only and get $175 in product of your choice for only $99 plus free shipping, without the machine too. 

Thank you for stopping by!

Dara Walter 

Pickled Peppers Creative Cafe

Tone on Tone Cane Weave Card

 This tone on tone CASE of the catalog is interesting, different, yet lovely.

It was my choice of project for my Facebook Live last Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.

I used Orchid Oasis ink and a hint of cardstock to add pops of color.  I think it worked well, wouldn't you say?

I also used the Fabulous Frames dies, which are, well, FABULOUS. Also the Shaded Summer stamp set and dies.  I love the unique look of this card.

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I share at least one crafty project with you on Thursdays over on my Facebook page.  You can join me here:

https://www.facebook.com/pickledpepperscreativecafe

This coming Thursday, I am offering a FREE card class with a kit offering, as well.

If you would like a class kit, I will send one to you in the mail with supplies enough for 6 cards with the envelopes. Spend $35 in my online store and I will send you the class for free. You will get a PDF with color photos and full instructions. You will need the stamp set to complete the cards as shown.

If you spend $50, I will include the embellishment that we are using during the class as well, for FREE!  We will be using the Milky Adhesive Backed dots from the new Mini Spring Catalog.  You will get a whole package for free with your minimum order.

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If you can't join live on Thursdays, be sure to hop over to my You Tube channel and watch the replay of the Live.  You can watch below also. Here's the link to my channel.

https://youtube.com/channel/UCs2xOSPEVIVGihyVveQ5jmA

Be sure not to miss me this Thursday!

I hope you are able to join me for some fun and inspiration!

See you Thursday!

Dara Walter

Pickled Peppers Creative Cafe

Ideas Blog Hop Jan. 2023 - "Loving Sale A Bration”

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2023, Crafty Friends! 

It's a new year, and with that, a new IDEAS (International Demos Exciting Artistic Stampin') blog hop.  The first of the year.

Lot's of things happening at Stampin' Up in January.  The most exciting is Sale - a - Bration.  Sale - a - Bration & Love is the theme of this month's blog hop.  I opted to use the new Country Floral Lane product Suite and leaned into the "love" portion of the theme of the month.

Here's our collage, which is a sneak peak from each designer in this edition of the tutorial bundle.  See it here:

Here's one of my project contributions:

Each tutorial features at least one card or sometimes a 3D project, some include multiples. It is chock full of inspiring designs from different designers!  

Would you like a copy of the instructions for these projects to use for your personal use, or even to use in your classes? Contact me to find out how to purchase the tutorial bundle or earn it for FREE!  

If you would like a copy of the written tutorial, here are some ways to get it:

1.  Place a minimum order of $50 in my online store during the month of January. You must the host code below: 

HOST CODE: XUBT3W2J

and you will receive the tutorial for FREE!  The PDF tutorial will be emailed to you within 48 hours of receipt of your order. This cannot be combined with other offers.

 

2.  Complete the form here to obtain your copy of the tutorial here:

 https://forms.gle/vrizUgk6LYrtw9LG8

(The form is required for all options of receiving the tutorial).

3.  My team members get a copy of the tutorial for FREE every month to create the projects or to use for hosting classes.   

Not a team member yet, but would like to be?  Click HERE to get more information or to join my team.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Want more exciting inspiration? See more  projects next from Sandra Roberts by clicking the NEXT button below.  

*Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support.

Country Bouquet New Catalog Sneak Peek

I have a treat for you on this Christmas weekend (which is snowy and blistery in the Midwest) - A sneak peek from the new upcoming Mini Catalog!

Let me introduce the Country Bouquet stamp set - a part of the Country Floral Lane suite of products by Stampin' Up

It is a beautiful collection of products that include the stamp set, 2 different sets of Designer Series Paper packs, a coordinating punch, the Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, and a ribbon combo pack.

This suite is perfect for Valentine's Day, Friendship or any occasion that one would express love.  

It will be available just around the corner, beginning on January 5, 2023.

Here is the card I made using the Country Bouquet Stamp Bundle (punch and stamp set).

 I attached a piece of the Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper to the card front.

Next, I attached a piece of Sweet Sorbet cardstock to the front, slightly skewed, then another from the Country Gingham 6x6 Designer Series Paper pack that is filled with an exquisitely delicious variety of gingham patterns.

I used the coordinating punch and punched some shapes from the Country Floral Lane 12x12 Designer Series Paper pack.  

I attached them to a Basic White circle die cut and added them to the card front.

Isn't it the sweetest?

Country Bouquet Card by Dara Walter

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Facebook Live Free Christmas Card Class Week 3

 Welcome to week #3 of four weeks of Facebook Live Takeover with free Christmas card classes.

Every Thursday at 7:15p, until Nov. 17, I am doing a FREE live Christmas Card Class! I am featuring 3 Christmas Cards I’ll share with you.

I am offering a FREE class kit with each class as well.

If you would like a class kit, I will send one to you in the mail with supplies enough for 6 cards with the envelopes. Spend $35 in my online store and I will send you the class for free. You will get a PDF with color photos and full instructions. You will need the stamp set to complete the cards as shown.

If you spend $50, I will include the embellishment that we are using during the class as well, for FREE!

The stamp set that I used this week is the Leaves of Holly stamp set.

Here are the three lovely cards that we made.

I also used the following inks: Evening Evergreen, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive..

If you can't join live on Thursdays, be sure to hop over to my You Tube channel and watch the replay of the Live.  You can watch below also. Here's the link to my channel.

https://youtube.com/channel/UCs2xOSPEVIVGihyVveQ5jmA

Be sure not to miss me for the final week - week 4, this Thursday!

I hope you are able to join me for some fun and inspiration!

See you Thursday!

Dara Walter

Pickled Peppers Creative Cafe