I used the Stampin’ Up! Lots of Lavender stamp set from the upcoming Sale-a-bration Catalog and the Southern Serenade stamp set from the upcoming Occasions Catalog to create a quick thank you card to share with you today.

My card design was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches #318.

I did have a bit of a laugh with my friend Sandi MacIver who posted a very similar card yesterday for this same sketch challenge…neither of us knew that the other was make the card.  🙂  You can see her beautiful card on her blog post here.

I started by embossing a panel of Whisper White card stock with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder.  I adhered a strip of 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon to the panel with Fast Fuse Adhesive, then adhered the embossed panel to a panel of Whisper White card stock with SNAIL.  I adhered the layered panel to a Thick Whisper White card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped the flower images from the Lots of Lavender photopolymer stamp set (Sale-a-bration item available Jan 3) in Smoky Slate, Wisteria Wonder (stamped on scrap paper once before stamping on the final panel), Pear Pizzazz and So Saffron inks on a panel of Whisper White card stock.  Then I stamped the sentiment from the Southern Serenade (available Jan 3) stamp set in Basic Gray ink on the panel.

I adhered the stamped panel to a panel of Whisper White card stock with SNAIL and then to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  I added a single gold enamel dot from the Metallic Enamel Shapes pack to finish the card front.

I stamped the outline image from the Lots of Lavender stamp set in Smoky Slate ink on a panel of Whisper White card stock inside the card.

You can see a list of supplies, including card stock cuts, used to create this project at the very bottom of this blog post.

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Stamparatus Hinge Step Stamping Video Tutorial!

As a thank you for being a part of the Stampin’ Up! Leader-to-Leader group and helping to develop the Stamparatus, Stampin’ Up! let us order our new stamp positioning tools early!  Mine arrived yesterday and I did a quick Facebook Live video last night showing you the Hinge Step Stamping Technique to create an ombre effect card.  You can see it here (if you’re viewing this blog post via email, you’ll need to click over to my blog to see the video link):

You can still reserve your Stamparatus so that it arrives before the 2018 Annual Catalog in June!  The reservation window will be open until 11:50 PM MT on Saturday, December 30.  You can see the details about how to reserve your Stamparatus on my blog post here.

And I’ll be posting the details for the card that I made next week so be on the lookout for that soon!  🙂

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December 16-31 Host Code:  E9GZ7JYF

Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2017-18 Annual Catalog OR 2017 Holiday Catalog!  That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!  See my Rewards page for full details.

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Stamp With Amy K 2018 Occasions Catalog Shares!!

Do you want all of the great new papers, ribbons and embellishments in the 2018 Occasions Catalog but can’t afford everything?  Join my share!!

Stop by my 2018 Occasions Catalog Shares page to see all of the details and to find the signup form!  My shares are open for joining until January 1!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

• Visit my online store here.
• Shop the Clearance Rack here.
• Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Running Shoe Rewards Program – My online customer thank you program!
• In addition to my online store, also take PayPal payments for orders – Check my Rewards page for more information.
• I offer gift certificates for Stampin’ Up! merchandise too!  Click on my Gift Certificates page for more information.

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Card stock cuts for this project: