Happy Birthday, Mom!

Art Gallery, Pierced Blooms Dies, Stampin Up!, Brian King

It’s a very special day today! It was on this day many, many years ago that the woman, who would become famous for giving birth to me, was born. 🙂 If you follow me, then you already know what a wonderful relationship Mom and I have. You also know that I enjoy celebrating her birthday with a special card I’ve designed just for her – and she loves to read your birthday wishes. Things got…

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST

Heartfelt Thanks with Punch Party

Punch Party, Stampin Up!, Brian King

Who doesn’t love a party!? Today I’m sharing a simple thank you card I’ve made with some new products from Stampin’ Up!’s January – June 2021 Mini Catalog and a stamp set you can earn through Sale-a-Bration. More on those in the post. For now, here’s my card: Tips, Tricks and Reminders Punch Party & Double Oval Punch. When you combine orders with friends or place an order over $300 during Sale-a-Bration (between January 5…

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST

You are Amazing with Flower & Field

You Are Amazing, Field and Flowers, Stampin Up!, Brian King

I love awesome and amazing things – and there are a lot of new products that are perfectly described with these adjectives. Today’s simple card showcases two new products (one from Stampin’ Up!’s January – June 2021 Mini Catalog and one from Stampin’ Up!’s January – February 2021 Sale-a-Bration Brochure. So easy! So fun! AND, while both of these new things are amazing, one of them is explicit about it’s amazingness. Here’s my card: Tips,…

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST

A Colorful Thank You with True Love Designer Series Paper

Blossoms in Bloom, True Love Designer Series Paper, Stampin Up!, Brian King, handmade thank you card

Since the black-and-white True Love Designer Series Paper first landed in my crafty little hands, I knew I’d be coloring it. Still, I’ve used it a couple of times already, showcasing it in its black-and-white beauty. Today, that all changes! I needed a handful of thank you cards, so I cut strips of the gorgeous paper and started coloring. Here’s the simple card I made for this week’s CAS(E) This Sketch challenge: And here’s the…

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST

Designer Series Papers from Stampin’ Up!’s Jan-Jun 2021 Mini Catalog & Jan-Feb 2021 Sale-a-Bration Brochure

Flower and Field Designer Series Paper, Stampin Up!, 155223

I love Designer Series Papers! Whether they are used as a small element on a card or as the main attraction, the printed patterns and colors in these papers can make a big statement. I’m excited to share a look at the gorgeous Designer Series Paper in Stampin’ Up!’s January – June 2021 Mini Catalog and January – February Sale-a-Bration Brochure. What a gorgeous collection! What do I love most about the papers? The patterns…

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST

It’s Here! Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s January-June 2021 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration

Join Stampin Up!, Brian King

I love the launch of a new catalog! While many Stampin’ Up! demonstrators have been living for more than a month with our January – June 2021 Mini Catalog and January – February Sale-a-Bration Brochure, today we are all excited to share its wonders with the rest of the world. What fun! There are SO MANY amazing things inside these pages, and I’m certain you’ll wish there were a “one of everything, please” button. We’re…

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST

Exciting Promotions…Ending Today & Starting Tomorrow

January-June 2021 Mini Catalog Cover, stampwithbrian, Brian King

There’s always something new and exciting at Stampin’ Up!, giving us amazing reasons to join, buy and share the joy of stamping. That also means some things are going away to make room for all the new. We are on the cusp of such a transition, so I want to make sure you are fully prepared and don’t miss out on any of the goodness. Today I’m focusing on what ends today and what starts…

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST

A Mini Must-Have: Stampin’ Up!’s Mini Cut & Emboss Machine

It’s the weekend after New Year’s Day. I hope your new year is off to a great start and that you are resting up for the big week ahead. Tuesday (January 5, 2021) is a big day at Stampin’ Up! – here’s what’s so special about it: Tuesday is the first day to order from Stampin’ Up!’s January – June 2021 Mini Catalog. Tuesday is the first day to earn Sale-a-Bration rewards during this year’s…

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST

2020 Wrap-Up: The Stories Behind 6 of My Favorite Projects from 2020

Happy Birthday to You, Peaceful Moments, Stampin Up!, Brian King, birthday card

Every project I make has a story that goes with it. Whether that story is about how (or why) I designed the project or about what was going on in my life at the time, each project has a history. I love that I have created and shared so much, and it’s fun to review those projects like a little scrapbook of my year. I have my favorite projects, but I could never name one…

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST

Your Best Year Yet!

Best Year, Flowering Vine Dies, Stampin Up!, Brian King

Well, here we are. It’s a new year, and I couldn’t be happier to start anew. 2020 was rough for everyone (and 2021 is going to be tough, too), but good times are ahead of us. Speaking of good times ahead, Stampin’ Up!’s January – June 2021 Mini Catalog goes live on Tuesday (not that’s something to look forward to). To celebrate this special day and to whet your appetite for the new catalog, I’ve…

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST