Friday, December 23, 2022

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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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

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


Facebook Live Takeover week 2

Welcome to week #2 of four of my 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 Trees for Sale stamp set.

Here are the three lovely cards that we made.






I also used the following inks: Fresh Freesia, Mint Macaron Basic Grey and Black Memento..

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

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

See you Thursday!

Dara Walter

Pickled Peppers Creative Cafe


Monday, November 7, 2022

November Ideas Blog Hop - "Giving Thanks"


 

Hello Crafty Friends! It's time for the IDEAS (International Demos Exciting Artistic Stampin') blog hop.

Well, it is fall and the holiday season is vastly approaching. That being said, this month's theme for the blog hop is about Thankfulness.

I am using the Lovely & Lasting stamp bundle by Stampin' Up!  

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 November. You must use this link with the host code: 


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:


(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 Elizabeth Ames 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.





Thursday, November 3, 2022

FaceBook Takeover Class, Cottage Wreaths Stamp Set Oct. 27, 2022




Facebook Live Takeover Christmas Card Class, Week 1, Oct. 27, 2022


Have you heard?  For four weeks I am taking over my Facebook Lives with Christmas cards.

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

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 am using this week is the Cottage Wreaths stamp set.

I am also using the following inks: Real Red, Shaded Spruce and Black Memento.

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




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

Thanks for watching!  See you Thursday for week 2!

Dara Walter

Pickled Peppers Creative Cafe

Monday, October 24, 2022

Facebook Live Takeover

 



Facebook Live Takeover!

Deck the halls with Christmas Crafting...

Falalalala - lala - lala!


Starting this Thursday, for four weeks, I am planning a Facebook Live Takeover!


Join me each Thursday on FaceBook Live at the normal time - 7:15p for a FREE Christmas Card Class!


If you can't join live,  watch the replay of the

Live over on my YouTube channel:

Pickled Peppers YouTube Channel


Also, find me on Facebook: 

Pickled Peppers on FaceBook



I will be featuring 3 Christmas Cards each week using a different stamp set or bundle each week.


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



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Starter kit promotion ending soon


In case you hadn't heard...It’s a fabulous time to purchase the Stampin’ Up! starter kit.


New team members will get even MORE FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. That's right - you fill your kit with products of your choosing. Cool, huh?


Between October 4-31, those who sign up can get 

$155 USD worth of products for only $99 USD + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun of being a part of the amazing Stampin’ Up! community, including being a part of my team - The Pickled Perfect Stampers!


This deal ends on 10/31/22, so hurry before time runs out!   Click the link to see more details about the starter kit.


Join my team


Dara "DeeDee" Walter

Pickled Peppers Creative Cafe 

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Sunday, October 16, 2022

FB Live - Wisteria Wishes Stamp Set

I couldn't help it...I made a quick card for my Facebook Live this week and wondered what it would look like using different color schemes and stamps.  


I thought that I would use the whimsical Wisteria Wishes stamp set initially. It is in the Annual Catalog. I had been longing to use it but to be honest, I had taken my time purchasing it.  

The leaves on the embossed mat are using the Twigs & Sprigs hybrid embossing folder. The the leaves match those of the Wisteria Wishes stamp set, so I settled on another embossed card layer and tone on tone stamping this week.  

I coupled it with Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Mossy Meadow and Pear Pizzazz inks. The stamped mat is attached to Fresh Freesia with Stampin' Dimensionals and the label is attached only partially with Stampin' Dimensionals. I'll explain in a bit. Isn't is simple, yet grand?


Wisteria Wishes Stamp Set
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  In this variation, I decided to darken up the tone on tone to see what kind of feel I would get. I have to say that I am really digging the Soft Succulent and the gold embellishments. I think it works nicely, don't you?

Since the stamped layered mat with the images is attached already with Stampin' Dimensionals, I didn't want to attach the sentiment layer with more of them, as it would be higher on the left than the right. I also didn't want the end of the sentiment layer to flop down, on the right edge where it is hanging over.

The trick?  Add a single Stampin' Dimensional on the reverse side of the mat that will over hang the stamped and layered portion and use Seal Plus on the remainder.  The sentiment layer will even all the way across!

 


Finally, in my last iteration of this layout, I used the more bold Cajun Craze to grab the focus, although the result is still subtle.  I decided on a simple layered circle and sentiment, as to not compete with the beauty of the stamp set and the boldness of the color palette.  I was really please with the result. And the Soft Seedlings stamp set is so lovely!



Soft Seedlings Stamp Set
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I hope that you enjoy these three cards as much as I enjoyed creating them.  They are different enough to stand alone, but the same enough to make a cute set of cards, that compliment each other.

Here are the products I used to create this lovely trio.

Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper 158973
Harvest Designer Series Paper 159633
Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper 159651
Cajun Craze cardstock 119684
Very Vanilla Cardstock Thick 144237
Very Vanilla Cardstock 101650
Fresh Freesia Cardstock 155613
Soft Succulent Cardstock 155776
Gorgeous Grape ink 147099
Cajun Craze ink 147085
So Saffron ink 147109
Soft Succulent ink 155788
Pale Papaya ink 155670
Fresh Freesia ink 155611
Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins 159964

See these items in my online store here: STORE

Thanks for stopping by!
Dara Walter
Pickled Peppers Creative Cafe

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Apple Harvest Card


Apple of my Eye! 

I cannot get enough of the Apple Harvest stamp set. 

I am featuring this Pinterest inspired card for a Facebook Live Thursday.

Aren’t the apples so realistic? 



I’m also completely enamored with the blendability of the Stampin’ Blends markers.

I used the Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper and Early Espresso ink.

If you are interested in seeing how I made this cute card, see the video below.

For more inspiration, follow me on Facebook: 
to create with me live on Thursday evenings.



This lovely stamp set is in the current seasonal Mini Catalog.


Here are links to the Apple Harvest stamp set, Granny Apple Green and Old Olive Stampin' Blends markers in my online store:





Monday, October 3, 2022

Ideas Blog Hop - Christmas Crafting

 

Hello Crafty Friends! It's time for the IDEAS (International Demos Exciting Artistic Stampin') blog hop.

Well, it is fall and the holiday season is vastly approaching. That being said, this month's theme for the blog hop is all about Christmas Crafting.

I am using the Leave of Holly stamp bundle.  It is one of my favorite from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

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 October. You must use this link with the host code: 


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.  You may purchase a copy of the tutorial here:                                                             https://forms.gle/HgFXHTjDFWhuoHGe6

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 Mary Kate Scott 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.


Tuesday, September 13, 2022

24 Hour Stamp Sale


24  Hour Stamp Sale

 

 

24 Hour Stamp Sale! Say what?
When: September 15, 2022 12:00am to 11:59 p.m. (MT)

DETAILS:
This stamp sale only happens once a year!
The sale will run for 24 hours.
The 15% discount will apply to select* stamps from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog.

Check out the list of stamps that are included in the sale and be ready to act quickly!

See list: LIST

Stamp sets available while supplies last!
*Host stamp sets are not included in this sale.

Use the link with the host code below and get a free gift if your order reaches $50!

Monday, August 1, 2022

Ideas Blog Hop - Enjoying Sale A Bration

 Hello Crafty Friends!   

Welcome to another the IDEAS (International Demos Exciting Artistic Stampin') blog hop for August.

August is all about the Enjoying Sale a Bration.

I decided to use the Hippest Hippos stamp set.  The little hippos are the cutest!

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 July. You must use this link with the host code: 


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.  You may purchase a copy of the tutorial here:                                                             https://forms.gle/HgFXHTjDFWhuoHGe6

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 Mary Kate Scott 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.


Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Paper Pumpkin

 Have you heard of Paper Pumpkin?



Paper Pumpkin is our monthly One-Stop Box™ subscription that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy! These thoughtfully-themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage you to explore creativity, try new techniques, and discover your potential in papercrafting.

 

Paper Pumpkin has unbeatable versatility and product coordination! It is an easy and exciting way to stock up on supplies—and create small-batch projects for occasions of any kind AND you can continue crafting after the kit is complete.  Find joy in creativity with Paper Pumpkin!

 

The upcoming kit - Sweet Sunflowers 

The August Paper Pumpkin kit includes not one but TWO Stampin’ Ink Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) and a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist! Use the two Stampin’ Ink Spots to stamp the flower center and the petals, then turn and stamp again for a more detailed floral image!

The kit features gorgeous watercolor prints and designs. It evokes the beauty of nature! You will love the wildflowers, honey bees, and sweet pastels of these unique and uplifting cards. 

 

Free gift included!

Did you say free? That’s right! This month’s kit includes 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets to make all your projects shine. Use them as background on a card front or cut them loosely for lovely golden accents. Inspire your customers to get creative and make the most out of this unique Paper Pumpkin Kit!

This kit includes:

·  All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.

·  An all-occasion stamp set to express words of gratitude, friendship, greetings and beautiful wildflower designed images.

·  Specialty Vellum honeycomb shape pre-cut pieces.

·  2 Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist!

·  Paper pieces and embellishments with watercolor designs and images.

·  Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

·  FREE GIFT: 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

 


Don’t miss out!  Get your Paper Pumpkin kit here:

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2099701


Thanks for reading!

Dara Walter

Pickled Peppers Creative Cafe