We are using Liz's fabulous card as a jumping off point for the Inspire Create Challenge #69 and I have a Free As A Bird Waterfall Card to inspire you!

Stampin' Up! Products Calypso Coral cardstock Old Olive cardstock Whisper White cardstock Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper Beauty Abounds and Free As A Bird stamp sets Memento black ink Stampin' Blends Calypso Coral Color Lifter Crumb Cake Mint Macaron Old Olive Soft Suede Layering Circles Framelits Tear & Tape Adhesive Dimensionals The tutorial is only available with a $25 or more Stampin' Up! product purchase using my Hostess Code. My Hostess Code can be found at the top right of blog (desktop version). EMAIL me if you are having trouble finding my current Hostess Code. * Do not attach this back piece to the card. Stamp the remaining sentiment and place a strip of Tear & Tape behind. Do not attach until it is signed. I cut out the birds using a Brother ScanNCut. I didn't use thick cardstock (oops); I layered two together for strength and stability.

Welcome to the July Creation Station Blog Hop. We've got your back this month! The team is making handcrafted backgrounds to inspire your own creative spirit. Be sure to click on the next button at the end of each post to see every design team member's background creations. Making my own backgrounds is something I love to do. I've shown many different background techniques on past Creation Station blog hops, so I wanted to try something new (at least new to me!). This one is a twist on a watercolor background technique. I love watercolor backgrounds because they always turn out differently. I did a couple of practice runs just to see how the ink colors worked together and then I went for it! The backgrounds each started with stamping the leaf and script images from the Very Versailles stamp set in VersaMark ink onto watercolor paper and embossing them with White Stampin' Emboss Powder. To add the color, I first brushed water over the watercolor paper with my Aqua Painter. Next, I used my ink pads to place ink on my Clear Block F. I spritzed the ink on the clear block, dipped a piece of Window Sheet into the puddled ink, and pressed the inked up window sheet into the embossed watercolor paper. I kept the ink puddles separate and cleaned off my window sheet when I switched colors. I used my Aqua Painter to move the color around a bit as needed and a paper towel to remove excess water. Once the paper was dry, I added splatters to the background. For the background on this card I used Pool Party, Old Olive and a bit of Daffodil Delight inks. I created a frame using two sizes of dies from the Stitched Nested Labels dies and Old Olive card stock. The bird and flowers image was fussy cut from a pattern in the Bird Ballad designer series paper pack. "Hello" is from the Free As A Bird stamp set and was punched out with the Classic Label Punch. The watercolor paper is layered on Old Olive card stock and the card base is Whisper White Thick card stock. I added a few Basic Pearls to finish the card. Before creating the background on this card, I made a mask using one of the Stitched Nested Label Dies and copy paper. I used Washi tape to adhere the mask to the watercolor paper and then stamped the images. I carefully removed the mask before embossing, then replaced it and sealed all the edges around the inside of the mask with Washi tape before I started adding the ink. I did not want the ink to travel outside the footprint of the mask. I also added the splatters before removing the mask. I used Seaside Spray and Old Olive inks on the background. The bird image from Free As A Bird stamp set was stamped in Early Espresso ink and then colored with Stampin' Blends: Seaside Spray combo, Petal Pink combo, Soft Suede combo, Old Olive combo, Daffodil Delight light, and the Color Lifter. The greeting is also from the Free As A Bird stamp set. I fussy cut both the bird image and the greeting piece. The watercolor piece is layered on Seaside Spray card stock and then adhered to a Whisper White Thick card stock base. I finished the card with a Seaside Spray faceted dot and a few Basic Pearls. I hope you are inspired to try this fun background technique on your projects. Now it is time to head on over to Dena's blog, The Creativity Cave. I can't wait to see what she has for us today. To Dena's Blog . . . Thanks for stopping by today!--Sara Nell

Helloooo, stampers! Boy, have I got something FUN to share with you today....it's a sneak peek at my new favorite stamp set, called Free As A Bird, that's coming in the 2019-20 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. Yesterday I shared one of the images on a guy card, and today I'm sharing another. This is one of the cards we are making in today's Second Saturday Stampers stamp club. Yeah, I know this is the third Saturday, but I was in Charlotte last Saturday for OnStage, so we rescheduled. Anyhow, these sweet birdies on a branch are just a delight to color, so quick and easy with the Stampin' Blends! The Stitched Nested Labels die set that is part of the bundle didn't have any flower dies, so the flowers were fussy-cut. But that was simple to do....not too much detail, LOL. I wanted to use something old and something new on this project, so the Gingham Gala DSP and Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green ribbon were just right with the color of the birds. Well, I have to cut this short today. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Hello, Crafters. Back home safely after a fabulous weeked in Telford for the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Convention! The new 2019 – 2020 is fabulous. I think I might need a bank loan to get everything I like! LOL! One set that is definitely on my list is the Free as a Bird Stamp Set, Bird ... Read More about Free As A Bird – OnStage Make-n-Take

I was inspired to create this card after viewing THIS YouTube video. I have listed my measurements below. I did find an error in one measurement stated in the video. Stampin' Up! Products Crumb Cake

I can't believe I have not done this technique till now. OMG! it is so much fun, so easy and makes you look like an artist. Here is the inside of the card. To earn free stamps click on the...

Hello, crafty friends. I hope you are enjoying the Memorial Day weekend! Yes, it is fun to have a 3 day weekend, but let us also remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and include them in a prayer this weekend. Today, I am sharing a card featuring the Free as a Bird stamp set and the May Paper Pumpkin kit called Hugs from Shelli. Let me first start by saying that I was so excited to see how well this kit coordinates with the Free as a Bird stamp set! I am totally happy that Stampin' UP! did this, and hope they continue to do this coordination with other stamp sets in the future. Thank you, Shelli, for helping in the design of such a beautiful Paper Pumpkin kit! Yes, I did some fussy cutting, but with all the stamp sets that have matching dies, it was actually fun and relaxing to cut out the images for a change. :) This is another fun set that is easy to color. Stampin' Blends: Pool Party Soft Suede Old Olive Petal Pink Product List: 1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137858] $19.00 Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set [149468] $22.00 Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592] $11.50 Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00 Very Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim [149593] $7.00 Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75 Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] $8.50 Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147273] $9.00 Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00 Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $9.00 Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272] $9.00 Pumpkin Pie Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144578] $4.50 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00 Place a $50 (before shipping/tax) using my current host code: EQ9R29E4, and receive a pack of Sponge Daubers and Mini Dimensionals as my thank you gift; Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00 Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00 OR: Purchase the Everything is Rosy Product Medley using my current host code: EQ9R29E4, and receive the following: a PDF Card Class containing 10 project ideas (two are 3D projects) a pack of Spritizers, a pack of Mini Dimensionals; and the pre-made templates for the 3D projects- ALL FOR FREE as my thank you gift. Complete details are HERE! Stampin' Spritzer [126185] $3.00 Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00 Happy Stamping, and thank you to all who are serving or have served for our country! Without you and those that have made the ultimate sacrifice, we would not be able to cherish the freedoms bestowed upon us. Thank you and in remembrance of you- God bless you.

Welcome to the first Monday of the month... and another Stamp Review Crew hop! (How can it already be JULY?!) The "Crew" is made up of a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who p

You can make this Free As A Bird Stamp Set & Forever Blossoms Stamp Set Card with the measurements & supply list included here.

The September SU! Colour Challenge is so fresh and bright. A perfect way to welcome Spring in Australia and the beautiful bird calls I'm hearing recently. I have coloured the Stampin' Up! Free As A Bird Stamp set with both Stampin' Blends for the image and a Coastal Cabana Stampin' Write Marker for the Background with a Water Painter. I punched the images using the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch matting them into Flirty Flamingo Cardstock. The Hand-Penned Petals sentiment is hand cut with Paper Snips leaving a halo. I added the 2 images and sentiment to a piece of Vellum on top of a piece of Expressions In Ink Speciality Pale Papaya Paper. I placed this piece on a matt of Basic White with a Pear Pizzaz card base. A few Clear Elegant Faceted Gems to finish the card. Click on the Photo below for a List of Supplies and visit my Shop SHOP NOW - go to my Online Store or contact me to place an order RIGHT NOW! __________________________________________________ Be sure to check out my CLASSES below or consider Hosting a Party and share your love of Stampin' Up! and the NEW Catalogue with your friends. My Classes are mostly monthly on a Sunday exact times and dates are in the Classes Tab above. September Card Class 19th September 1pm Cost $20 We will be making projects with all brand new products World Cardmaking Day October 2nd Come and Hang out and GRAB a brand new KIT or a Kit you haven't finished making and lets just get some craft time together RSVP to me [email protected] or 0421074703 to RESERVE your spot. Enjoy Ellen x

Morning friends! Over at Stamp Review Crew we have a new blog hop happening and for this one we are showcasing the gorgeous "Free as a Bird" suite. For my projects, l have created a card and gift box in a vintage colour palette of Very Vanilla-Pear Pizzazz-Kraft & Calypso coral with a hint of gold for some sparkle. I am absolutely loving this product suite and have yet to create something l don't like. It's so versatile and can be used for all card styles. To create my sweet gift box, l used the "Perfect Parcels" dies, it has loads of sweet detailed dies and creates the cutest little gift box with ease. If you are happily hopping, you would have arrived here from the no doubt gorgeous blog & project of Steesha Bloodhart. She is such a creative and talented crafter and l love everything she shares. To keep hopping and see all of the amazing projects from the crew, click on the "Next" button below. Next up is the lovely Dawn Tidd and I'm sure she has something beautiful to share! Thanks for stopping by! All supplies used are Stampin Up!

Hope all my readers are having a blessed Sunday. Remember the end of June when I was posting 5 cards from Connie Stewart's 8 card One Sheet Wonder? Well, today I have the remaining 3 cards the ladies made at our Thursday group. Meg's Sue's Barb's I will be doing this OSW again, but with different DSP. Stay tuned! Thanks for stopping by today and I'll see you tomorrow for Monday Makeover Madness.

The Stamp Set for May's Stamp Camp At Home Club is the Stampin' Up! Free As A Bird stamp set. You will love this month's kit as it will go from beginner stamper to Wow stamper in just 3

Hi gorgeous! Launching my new Online Class Platform! Click here to browse all my latest classes: https://jessie-holton-su-demo-australia.newzenler.com/ ************************************************************ I'm so excited to be able to offer my online classes & PDF tutorials! Please let me know if you have any questions. To purchase online classes or PDFs, please PayPal me at: [email protected] with the name of the class or tutorial in the reference. I will email you as soon as I receive the notification. Online Classes (held in private Facebook groups): Purchase any of the below kits/medleys from my online shop & get my online class for free! Or just get the all access online pass with video tutorials & lots of alternatives - available globally. $15AUD each class. Product List for Online Classes: Paper Pumpkin Kit Box Of Sunshine (English) [155231] $37.00 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit (English) [155876] $37.00 Most Wonderful Time Product Medley (En) [150705] $122.00 Most Wonderful Time Product Medley Refill [151270] $45.00 Add All to Cart All PDF Tutorials below this point are now $10AUD each On Sale! Now only $10AUD each! . More tutorials coming soon! Find out first by signing up for my Newsletter. Please contact me if you have any queries! [email protected] Love, Jessie xx Thanks for stopping by!! Please contact me if you have any queries! [email protected] Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment, you've made my day!! xx

It's time for another Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop - what fun! The Be Inspired Design Team is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from all over the world who are excited to share our themed projects with you. I'm so honored to be a part of this group

I got in the groove the other day making cards using the Stampin' Up! Free as a Bird Stamp Set and Bird Ballad Papers. I realised at 2am the next morning I wanted to use this beautiful feather paper and didn't. I had also neglected to stamp this beautiful single bird which I coloured in using Stampin' Blends then added the sentiment using the Stamparatus I loved making the bird multicoloured to match the paper, have a look at my VIDEO to see how it came together. Do you find colouring as therapeutic as I do? To see how this cards came together you can watch the replay of the Facebook LIVE Video or below on You Tube SHOP NOW - go to my Online Store or contact me to place an order RIGHT NOW! __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Be sure to check out my CLASSES below or consider Hosting a Party and share your love of Stampin' Up! and the NEW Catalogue with your friends. My Classes are mostly monthly on a Sunday exact times and dates are in the Classes Tab above. Bird Ballad Suite Class August 18th 1pm $20 Come Along and make projects using the beautiful Bird Ballad Suite and co-ordinating products, friends and fun!! Holiday Catalogue Launch Party September 15th $20 Come along and make projects using the BRAND NEW products in the Holiday catalogue. Specials, Prizes, friends and FUN on the Day RSVP to me on 0421074703 to RESERVE your spot. All Materials and Light Refreshments Supplied Enjoy Ellen xxx

I absolutely love to use aqua painters to watercolor cards to create gorgeous designs. Today I've used Free as a Bird and ink pads from Stampin' Up!

Free As A Bird Ensemble I saw down to create a card for a friend of mine, and once I finished the first one I couldn’t stop, ha! I created four and want to share them with you this week. I will have project details at the bottom of this… Read More

I am so in love with this amazing Pop Up Bird Ballad card that magically folds flat for mailing!!! I have a VIDEO TUTORIAL for you below in this post with all the details, and a downloadable file with all the cutting and scoring dimensions. Thanks to Kelly Acheson for the idea! I used the Bird Ballad designer paper from Stampin' UP! and Pool Party and Daffodil Delight cardstock for a fabulous pop of color. I used the new Rococo Rose ribbon to highlight the color of the bird that I fussy cut from the Bird Ballad designer paper.

Welcome to our May Creating Kindness Design Team blog hop. The months just whizz by don't they! This month we welcome Heike Hűl...

Stampin' Up! Good Morning Magnolia bundle double point fancy fold handmade thank you card by Lisa Ann Bernard of Queen B Creations

Bird Ballad Product Suite Welkom bij de Stamping Society Bloghop van de maand juni! Nog maar een aantal dagen en de Stampin’ Up! jaarcatalogus 2019-2020 gaat ‘live’. Daarom staat deze maand een spiksplinternieuwe product suite in de hoofdrol tijdens onze bloghop én in onze Online Video Tutorial Bundel. Het gaat hier om de prachtige romantische […]

I love, love, love the Nature's beauty stamp set. And purchasing this set helps make a difference in the lives of those you care about. £2.50 of every sale goes towards mental health organisations. A simple, yet striking card using the fox, rabbit and trees from this awesome set. The greeting is from Free as a Bird. And for extra speed I used Stampin' Up!'s Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes. Also available in Very Vanilla. The fox was stamped on Seaside Spray card stock. All stamping was done in Early Espresso. I used the 4th smallest die from the Rectangle Stitched Framelits dies for the topper. Thank you for stopping by x Product List Nature's Beauty Cling Stamp Set [150528] £20.00 Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set [149468] £20.00 Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] £6.50 Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] £33.00 Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock [150889] £8.25 Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] £7.00 Clear Block C [118486] £6.50 Clear Block Starter Bundle [129851] £18.50 Paper Snips [103579] £9.25

Stop by to see the Stampin' Up! ® Free As A Bird Thank you card and start blog hopping around the world to see other Thank you cards! Very inspirational!

Small composition notebook decorated using the Stitched Nested Labels Dies, Free As A Bird Stamp Set and Bird Ballad DSP, all from Stampin' Up!

It's Just in Case Thursday – the day where Patsy Waggoner (my Border Buddy) and I share a card we've CASED (copy and selectively edit) from one of our current publications. Today's card uses the Free as a Bird Bundle from page 91 of the catalogue. I based my card on a sample featured on ... Read More about Just in Case Free as a Bird Bundle

Today I am sharing a beautiful card that is perfect to give a special friend featuring the fabulous Beautiful Peacock stamp set that is available FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-bration.

Ooooh, the birds in the Free As A Bird Stamp Set are so stinkin' cute!

Planter Box Card

Well hello there!! It's time for me to share with you another fabulous RetroSketches sketch. This week's sketch comes to you from our guest designer N@. She is a fabulous CAS designer. Head on over to her blog to check out her AMAZING card on which this sketch is based. Now at first look this may look a little daunting, but as Arielle said, this is a perfect time for a little "out of the box" thinking!! I chose to focus on the general layout and all of her wonderful layering. Now my layering comes in a one layer form, but there is still lots of layers!! Well at least that's what I'm telling myself. :) I used PTI's "love birds". Again I cut apart a stamp that came as two birds because they were too close together to ink up in different colours. I also embossed the base card with their woodgrain impression plate. Head on over to the RetroSketches blog to admire N@'s remake and the samples from Arielle, Jackie and Laurie. We can't wait to see how you interpret this sketch. You have until Thursday June 21st at midnight to link up. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!!

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I am sharing a note card set I made using the Bird Ballad DSP with the Scalloped Note Cards and Envelopes. I actually made these for my Open House on June 1st, and came across them the other day when I was reorganizing some things in my craft room. Are they cute? I love how the branch from the Seasonal Layers Dies works perfectly for my hand cut birds to stand on. Bird Ballad DSP Here is a close up of each one. Here's Balmy Blue: Old Olive: Terracotta Tile: and Light Pink. Product List Scalloped Note Cards & Envelopes [149610] $8.00 Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592] $11.50 Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set [149468] $22.00 Seasonal Layers Dies [143751] $33.00 Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686] $8.75 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00 Place a $50 order (before shipping/tax) using my August Host Code and receive the Tags and More Accessory Kit as my thank you gift! Details HERE Purchase the Daisy Lane Bundle using my Host Code and receive my Daisy Lane PDF Card Class containing 8 projects for FREE. Details HERE. Purchase my Daisy Lane PDF Card Class for $12 HERE Become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber and receive a PDF of at least 2 alternative ideas for FREE. Details HERE. Here's a sneak peek of the August Paper Pumpkin Kit. Plus, Stampin' UP! is trying something new with the August kit! Starting August 1, 2019, Stampin' UP! will be offering an "add on" Gift of Fall Bundle which will contain 24 card bases to use with the August Paper Pumpkin kit! See the add on bundle HERE. And lastly, don't forget to use your the Bonus Days Coupon Code you earned before the end of August! Happy Stamping!

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