A Magical Day

Every trip to Disney World's Magic Kingdom is a Magical Day.  This page is perfect for featuring that magic!  I think I have a picture of us standing in front of Cinderella's Castle when my oldest was two totally passed out on dad's shoulder.  I might just use that picture for this page.  So magical that it tuckered him out!

This page may look a little complicated but it wasn't really.  The castle is just piecing together lots of rectangles and using a template to make the parapets at the top (this can be something roughly drawn and doesn't need to be perfect).  We used bricks cut out from the an impression made with the brick embossing folder.  An alternative would be to use the bricks mask and embossing paste.  I might try that on a different page at some point.  The flag is made using the tip of the fox's tail in the fox punch.  The windows are made by half punching a rectangle with a circle punch.

I mentioned in a previous post how the Magical Day set is essential for Disney scrapbooking.  I would have just bought it to make that little "Magical" banner, but its uses go far beyond!  You can only get this set for a few more days, so order now!  Inspiration for this page came from the 2018 Occasions Catalog.  This was a fun page to make!

Here are the ingredients:

Stamps: Magical Days (retiring)
Paper: Myths & Magical Specialty DSP (retired), Smoky Slate, Basic Grey, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: 1-3/4" Circle Punch, White Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Magical Mates Framelits (retiring), Fox Builder Punch, Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (retired)

Color Renovation 2018

We are only a week away from a super exciting time in the Stampin' Up! world, our new catalog goes live!  With this we are celebrating a huge Color Renovation, one I have not seen the likes of for about 8 years and I could not be more excited!!!  I showed the colors on my FB page several weeks ago but wanted to have them all here for you to get as excited as me.  Check them out and remember you will be able to start ordering them June 1!

New Colors Never Before Seen:

The new color families with some returning favorites:

Don't worry that you don't see Basic Black, Whisper White, and Very Vanilla.  They now have their own "Basics" category, making room for more colors!

Under the Sea

A trip to Ariel's Grotto couldn't have a better page to feature those perfectly captured moments with the Little Mermaid herself.  Or what about some pics outside the Under the Sea-Journey of the Little Mermaid?  Whatever mermaid adventure you choose, the Magical Days stamp set and coordinating Magical Mates Framelits has the perfect stamps to highlight your adventure!  This set is my "Go To" Disney stamp set and it is only available for a few more days!  Be sure you pick up your bundle by shopping my online store.  Watch my blog for more Disney pages using this set in the coming days!  Sadly, the paper that coordinates with this set has been depleted, but you can easily use the stamps in this set to create your own Designer Series Paper.  

I was also able to put to use the new Make a Difference stamp set, currently available in an exclusive bundle and soon to be available on its own in the upcoming annual catalog, to create the title.  The Pear Pizzazz area by the mermaid is perfect for journaling and the page accommodates 3 square pictures.

Here are the ingredients:

Stamps: Magical Days (retiring), Seaside Shore (retiring), Make a Difference

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Whisper White, Myths & Magic Specialty DSP

Ink: Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Bermuda Bay

Accessories: Magical Mates Framelits (retiring), Cajun Craze Marker, Powder Pink Marker, Dark/Light Pool Party Blends, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tutti-Frutti Sequins

It's All About the Mouse

This past weekend, I held my first "Scrapbook Your Disney Vacation" class.  We made four pages which I will share over the next few posts.  This one was one of my favorites and has spots for 4 of your favorite pics...maybe some one-on-one time with the "Big Cheese"?

I love how you can use the die cuts from "Swirly Scribbles" to make the Mickey image!  Basic Black, Real Red and Daffodil Delight are the perfect color combo for any Disney themed page!

Here is what was used (note some paper has already run out and is discontinued, but the upcoming catalog has some great alternative options!):

Stamps: Colorful Seasons, Happy Birthday Gorgeous
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper (balloons), Tutti-Frutti DSP, Whole Lot of Lovely DSP
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Lots of Love Framelits, Swirly Scribbles Thinlits, Balloon Bouquet Punch

Discounts on Retiring Items Announced!

Some of the prices on retiring items have just been reduced!  Order them soon before they are sold out!

Item	Description	Discount	Sale Price
144257	Love Today Planner Kit	35%	$24.05
143778	Celebrate You (Clear)	15%	$15.30
144133	Berry Burst 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon	30%	$  4.90
144132	Fresh Fig 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon	40%	$  4.20
144135	Lemon Lime Twist 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon	25%	$  5.25
144134	Powder Pink 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon	40%	$  4.20
144136	Tranquil Tide 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon	40%	$  4.20
144118	Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper	30%	$  7.70
144180	Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper	30%	$  9.10
135315	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper	15%	$  4.25
142001	6" x 17" Gusseted Cellophane Bags	50%	$  4.50
144216	Touches of Nature Elements	20%	$  4.80
144167	Eclectic Shaped Paper Clips	20%	$  4.80
141678	Metallic Enamel Shapes	25%	$  5.25
141680	Brights Enamel Shapes	25%	$  6.75
141681	Regals Enamel Shapes	25%	$  6.75
141679	Subtles Enamel Shapes	25%	$  6.75
144124	Balloon Honeycomb Embellishments	50%	$  2.50
144127	Mini Gift Bows	35%	$  3.90
144218	2016–2018 In Color Glitter Acrylic Shapes	40%	$  5.10
144217	2017–2019 In Color Bitty Bows	20%	$  6.80
134583	Gold 1/8" Ribbon	50%	$  2.50
144140	Blushing Bride 1/4" Double-Stitched Ribbon	25%	$  5.25
134576	Basic Black Baker's Twine	25%	$  2.25
144197	Crushed Curry 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon	20%	$  5.60
133457	Gold Stampin' Glitter	30%	$  2.80
133756	Silver Stampin' Glitter	20%	$  3.20
143718	Ticket Tear Border Punch	30%	$11.20
134363	1/16" Handheld Circle Punch	30%	$  6.30
141843	Holly Berry Builder Punch	50%	$  9.00
143705	Sweetheart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	20%	$  6.80
142760	Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (English)	40%	$  5.40
140279	Home Sweet Home Thinlits Dies	50%	$19.00
141474	Cupcake Cutouts Framelits Dies	40%	$16.20
142756	Frozen Treats Framelits Dies	25%	$20.25
143748	Garden Grown Framelits Dies	25%	$22.50
143703	Celebration Thinlits Dies	25%	$22.50
143658	Birthday Friends Framelits Dies	25%	$23.25
143752	Welcome Home Framelits Dies	30%	$18.90
143732	Move Me Thinlits Dies	25%	$21.75
140278	Santa's Sleigh Thinlits Dies	25%	$22.50
140621	Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies	30%	$17.50
141841	Christmas Stockings Thinlits Dies	40%	$18.00
141836	Detailed Santa Thinlits Dies	30%	$17.50
141849	Paisley Framelits Dies	30%	$20.30
140619	Rose Garden Thinlits Dies	30%	$21.70
101049	Stamp-a-ma-jig	20%	$  9.60
145658	Picnic Basket Builder Framelits Dies	30%	$21.00
145643	Sweet Soirée Decorative Masks	25%	$  3.38
145562	Sweet Soirée Ready Shreddie	20%	$  6.00
145564	Sweet Soirée Specialty Designer Series Paper	20%	$10.40
145586	Painted Love Gold Vinyl Stickers	20%	$  5.60
145588	Love Mini Tinsel Trim Combo Pack	40%	$  5.40
145653	Lots to Love Box Framelits Dies	30%	$23.10
145665	Café Builder Framelits Dies	20%	$22.40
145610	Tutti-Frutti Washi Tape	25%	$  6.00
145657	Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack	30%	$16.10
145632	Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes	30%	$  4.90
145659	Rainbow Builder Framelits Dies	30%	$21.00
145601	Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper 6" x 6"	50%	$  7.50
145660	Magical Mates Framelits Dies	20%	$23.20
145668	Chocolate Chip & Tranquil Tide Stampin' Write Markers	20%	$  5.60

The Play is the Thing

Last week, my youngest performed in his first musical ever, "Mulan, Jr.", in the role of Fa Zhou, Mulan's father.  He did such a fantastic job (proud mom moment)! To celebrate his first show, I wanted to get him something special, but it took me a little while to come up with something.  I finally found the perfect thing, a Jim Shore piece with Mulan and Fa Zhou under a cherry tree.  Unfortunately, the gift was not going to be here in time so I wanted to create a card with a hint of what was to come.  The Colorful Seasons Bundle was perfect to recreate the cherry blossom tree, significant to Mulan and her father.  The sentiment was so appropriate too.  Before each performance, he would say, "I need to breathe."  This stamp set and coordinating die cut are only available in the 10% discounted bundle through the end of this month.  After that, they will only be available for purchase individually.

Here are the details for my card:
Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Ink: Early Espresso, Calypso Coral
Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Calypso Coral
Accessories: Seasonal Layers Framelits

Share What You Love- Just Getting Started Bundle

This month Stampin' Up! is offering three great bundles featuring items from our Share What You Love suite premiering in the 2018-19 Annual Catalog.  All three bundles are only available this month and include free items.  Today's card features items from the Just Getting Started Bundle. This is a great bundle for a new stamper as well as a veteran.  It has everything you need to make a whole set of note cards.

If you place an order for this bundle, be sure to use hostess code:  AJGQPDHU and you can attend my upcoming class on May 30 for no additional charge.  

Here is what is included in this bundle: