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Angie McKenzie | Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator - USA | Making others smile... one creation at a time.

Kylie's Demonstrator Training Support Program Blog Hop | February 2020

By Angie McKenzie for Kylie's Demonstrator Training Monthly Team Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Forever Blossoms and Seriously the Best stamp sets; #handmadecards #naturesinkspirations #stationerybyangie #kyliesdemonstratortrainingmonthlyteambloghop #friendshipcards #twocardsinone #nationalsendacardtoafriendday #stitchednestedlabelsdies #coloringwithblends  #cardtechniques #stamping #stampinup #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime

Hello and thanks for joining us for Kylie’s Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator Training Support Program Monthly Team Blog Hop!  We are so happy that have joined us today for this blog hop full of ideas and creative inspiration.  We are part of a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from around the world participating in a training program that is helping us to build a successful Stampin' Up!® business while reaching for our individual goals.  We greatly appreciate your support.


You may be starting here or have come from another blog - either way you can find the link list at the bottom of this post so that you can see every blog post and idea today.

This past Friday was National Send a Card to a Friend Day.  Did you make any cards to send to a friend?  Well, I definitely had fun making some so here's a grouping of the ones I created specifically for this special day!



By Angie McKenzie for Kylie's Demonstrator Training Monthly Team Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Forever Blossoms and Seriously the Best stamp sets; #handmadecards #naturesinkspirations #stationerybyangie #kyliesdemonstratortrainingmonthlyteambloghop #friendshipcards #twocardsinone #nationalsendacardtoafriendday #stitchednestedlabelsdies #coloringwithblends  #cardtechniques #stamping #stampinup #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime

The Forever Blossoms stamp set is one of my new favorite stamp sets.  It is perfect for so many occasions and is sure to bring a smile to a friend's face.  The blossoms can be colored in several mediums and thus far, Blends markers have been my go-to for them.  

The cards were designed from a negative that was saved from another project...  so thankful the cut out was actually centered on a card layer; preplanning for another project at its best, right?!  This layer was stacked on top of another cardstock layer of the same size and placed on the Stamparatus for stamping the blossom image.  The Stamparatus helped create solid images that may not occur with stamping on a level piece of cardstock.


By Angie McKenzie for Kylie's Demonstrator Training Monthly Team Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Forever Blossoms and Seriously the Best stamp sets; #handmadecards #naturesinkspirations #stationerybyangie #kyliesdemonstratortrainingmonthlyteambloghop #friendshipcards #twocardsinone #nationalsendacardtoafriendday #stitchednestedlabelsdies #coloringwithblends  #cardtechniques #stamping #stampinup #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime

The blossom image was centered on one side, inked in Sahara Sand and stamped.  Turn both layers simultaneously 180 degrees - being sure the previously stamped imaged is aligned - and stamp the image again.  Sahara Sand on Very Vanilla created a Sepia effect that is beautiful without adding color.  Choosing to add color to one and not the other also made a difference for the two cards made with this fun 2-in-1 stamping technique!  


By Angie McKenzie for Kylie's Demonstrator Training Monthly Team Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Forever Blossoms and Seriously the Best stamp sets; #handmadecards #naturesinkspirations #stationerybyangie #kyliesdemonstratortrainingmonthlyteambloghop #friendshipcards #twocardsinone #nationalsendacardtoafriendday #stitchednestedlabelsdies #coloringwithblends  #cardtechniques #stamping #stampinup #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime

Two different color ways were chosen for some variety along with 2 different ways of coloring the blooms and the branches.  Do you notice the differences?  Which is your favorite? 

By Angie McKenzie for Kylie's Demonstrator Training Monthly Team Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Forever Blossoms and Seriously the Best stamp sets; #handmadecards #naturesinkspirations #stationerybyangie #kyliesdemonstratortrainingmonthlyteambloghop #friendshipcards #twocardsinone #nationalsendacardtoafriendday #stitchednestedlabelsdies #coloringwithblends  #cardtechniques #stamping #stampinup #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime

And remember that stamping the inside and the envelopes is just as important as the card front!  Including both of these will create more smiles along with providing the perfect finishing touch to your creativity.

By Angie McKenzie for Kylie's Demonstrator Training Monthly Team Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Forever Blossoms and Seriously the Best stamp sets; #handmadecards #naturesinkspirations #stationerybyangie #kyliesdemonstratortrainingmonthlyteambloghop #friendshipcards #twocardsinone #nationalsendacardtoafriendday #stitchednestedlabelsdies #coloringwithblends  #cardtechniques #stamping #stampinup #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime

I am looking forward to creating more multiples of these two cards for different occasions and hope that you are inspired to do the same. 

By Angie McKenzie for Kylie's Demonstrator Training Monthly Team Blog Hop; Click READ or VISIT to go to my blog for details! Featuring the Forever Blossoms and Seriously the Best stamp sets; #handmadecards #naturesinkspirations #stationerybyangie #kyliesdemonstratortrainingmonthlyteambloghop #friendshipcards #twocardsinone #nationalsendacardtoafriendday #stitchednestedlabelsdies #coloringwithblends  #cardtechniques #stamping #stampinup #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and being a part of this hop with us!  There is such an amazing line up of Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators from around the world, and I know you're going to enjoy all the incredible projects you are going to see on this blog hop.  So glance below at the February Blog Hop List - you are currently at my blog, Angie McKenzie - to see who is next as you sure don't want to miss one blog link!

FEBRUARY BLOG HOP LIST

Have a blessed day!


Do you love this project?  
You can find the supply list to create these cards 
on your own at the bottom of this blog post.

                                                   

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If you don't already have a demonstrator and need any stamping supplies, just click on the Shop picture at the top right side of my blog that goes directly to my online store.  Or you can just drop me an email, if you have any questions.  It would be such a pleasure to stamp with you!


INFO ABOUT THE FEBRUARY KIT:

Kit details: Makes nine cards and envelopes
Card size: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4” (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Rich Razzleberry, Rococo Rose, and Old Olive
                                                   
In the current Annual and Mini Catalogs, Product Suites are bundled, making ordering super easy!  With one item number, you can order the stamp/die bundle at a discounted price, plus the paper and any other coordinating products, giving you everything you need for creating perfectly coordinated projects!  I love this ordering option, and I know you will too.  Try it!!!  Just click on the above Online Shoppers Code, or any of the items in the Supply List below to go to my store.  Use this Online Shoppers Code at checkout and I will send you a special thank you for your order.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the code (you'll miss out on your own Stampin' Rewards if you use it) as you'll still receive something special in your mailbox from me.

                                                    



Place an order of $50 or more from me during the month of FEBRUARY 2020 
and you will receive one or more EXCLUSIVE PROJECT TUTORIALS for FREE!
Contact me for details!

                                                   

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#handmadecards #naturesinkspirations #stationerybyangie #kyliesdemonstratortrainingmonthlyteambloghop #friendshipcards #twocardsinone #nationalsendacardtoafriendday #stitchednestedlabelsdies #coloringwithblends  #cardtechniques #stamping #stampinup #makingotherssmileonecreationatatime

38 comments

  1. Hello Angie what a beautifull card did you make ik like how you just the negative on de card. that is a truely clever tip i will be ussing in the futere

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    1. So glad I could inspire you! You will love creating it.

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  2. Lovely card....its has given me an idea for my class, Thanks

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    1. Thanks, Michele. So glad I was able to inspire you! :)

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  3. Such a fun technique!!! I must try it out!! xxx

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  4. Lovely selection of cards Angie 😀

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  5. Angie, I didn't know about Send a Card to a Friend day - what a good idea that is! Your cards are stunning and I love the delicate colours. As for two cards for the price of one; it's WIN! WIN!

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    1. One of those US days... maybe we could make it an international day! But then again every day is send a card to a friend day to me! Thanks so much for your comments... they mean a lot to me. xx

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  6. Just beautiful projects, as always Angie. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Beautiful cards and I love the technique! This stamp set is so great - really awesome use of this set!

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    1. Thanks so much, Kelli, I appreciate it. Yes, this is an amazing set! :)

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  8. Gosh, these cards are so elegant - love the colours too.

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    1. Thank you, Melissa. So glad you like the colors! :)

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    1. Thank you, Diane. It's amazing how even scraps can help you create another card.

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  10. Angie you've been busy! Love the set! Thank you for taking part in our Demonstrator Training Support Program Blog Hop this month.

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    1. Thanks so much, Kylie. It's always a pleasure to hop with you. :)

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  11. You are so clever Angie! Love the cards

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  12. Beautiful floral designs. So soft and pretty

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    1. This stamp set is amazing! And so many color palette options...

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  13. Lovely cards and they are nice light delicate flower designs.

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    1. Thanks, Cheryl. The cherry blossoms are indeed beautiful. Thanks for your comments.

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  14. What a pretty set of cards Angie-thanks for sharing!

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