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You’re in for a Treat!!

3 cards, 1 fancy fold, 1 Christmas Beach & 1 Slim Line

Hey Guys! You’re in for a Treat! I went to NOLA last week and came back basically ready to share with you! Consequently today I am sharing 3 cards, 1 fancy fold, 1 Christmas Beach & 1 Slim Line! Chiefly I LOVE all these so much I can’t stop looking at them! Of course that says a lot since I have been a Demo with Stampin’ Up! for over 19 years, besides I am thrilled when I make something that even I LOVE! I hope you will watch my YouTube video where I particularly show how to make all 3 cards. Indeed I have to thank Lavonne Schwendeman on the Template, you will find it below, regardless I changed up some of the measurements so it is a little different than hers. Likewise, I would like to thank Elaine Harding for the Slim Line card idea. Therefore I love sharing ideas!

Here’s my first card:

You're in for a treat with this one! Click below to get instructions and below that is the template.
Download Directions and Template below also you will see what it looks like closed and partially open

2nd Card you’re in for a treat!

You're in for a treat, wouldn't you love to sit under this umbrella and read a book?!
Click below for directions

3rd and final surprise!

 You're in for a Treat, this is an awesome Christmas card from the beach!

Surprises continue this month at SU!

Specifically I am talking about a sale that SU! is doing surprisingly for each week this month.

You're in for a treat all Month long!
Presently you’re in for a treat all month!!

For one thing, each week starting today until the 7th, there are sales! Of course starting the next week on the 8th – 14th and so on. Emphatically I urge you to check back each week, click on my website to see what is happening each week!! Undoubtedly for orders each month equaling $35 or more I will be sending you one of my handmade cards! Likewise you will get a PDF with 16 projects with step by step instructions plus color photos! Consequently I am trying to spoil you! At the same time, you are spoiling me by choosing me! Of course, if there is something you would like to see, just let me know!

Can you see why I said you’re in for a treat!?

Having gone to Backstage in New Orleans, overall I would love it if you could join me next year! Moreover, you will join us (my Stampin’ Up! Team: LET’s Stamp!) while we do monthly cards in our team meeting! As a result of my team meetings those who attend learn great ways to stamp and bond with each other! Also I pick a downline each month to buy a stamp set for where they use the stamps to make a few cards to share. Of course, if you’d rather now share that is ok! By all means go at your own pace, but if you by chance, want to learn how to be a Happy Shopper and get your supplies with a DISCOUNT let me know, above all I will set you up!

Thank you for stopping by, it especially means the WORLD to me!! Undeniably I would love it if you could join one of my LIVES on YouTube on Thursday’s at 4:00 (eastern). For each person who comments during my Live, in particular there’s a drawing to win one of the cards I made that day! Of course, I would love to mail you one! Above all, I hope to see you next week!

Lisa Tedder
A former California girl living in North Carolina

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Heron Habitat is all that

And much more, who doesn’t love cattails!?

Hey Guys!, Heron Habitat is all that and more! As you have seen I love birds but this stamp set also has really cool dies AND it has cattails! I grew up visiting a lake and I saw all kinds of birds but my favorite was the cattails! When I saw this stamp set from Stampin’ Up! of course I knew I must get it! If you are a lover of all things water/birds then hopefully you will want to see my Live on YouTube where I made these two cards! Undoubtedly you will notice that I have pictures AND a PDF for you below, certainly you will want to check out my other projects either here or on my YouTube channel. Notwithstanding my weekly Live videos I also have a lot of tutorials on there!

Heron Habitat IS all that!

Hereon habitat is all that and More!
Heron Habitat is all that & More!
Heron Habitat is all that
All that & more!

Are you a Discount Shopper?

Basically everyone loves to get a deal! Of course I wanted a deal when I found Stampin’ Up! Instead of paying full price for things that I wanted I decided to become a ‘Demo’ and get it at a discount! This was surprisingly 19 years ago! Basically I had no idea I would STILL be loving every minute and I still get excited when there is a new catalog coming out! If undoubtedly you are the same my hope is that you will decide to join my Team: Lets Stamp!, where you too can surely be a Discount Shopper!

There’s another way to get a deal!

If joining isn’t for you, nevertheless there is still a way to get a deal! Every month I along with 15 other Demo’s come up with a project that we all put together so we can give it to YOU when you shop with us. Therefore, you only need spend $35 to get this great PDF! After all, That’s 16 projects WITH pictures and step by step instructions! Every month I am equally excited to see the projects! Here is a sneak Peek of what you can get as can be seen by shopping with me in the month of June!

Finally

Finally I would like to let you know how much I appreciate you coming to my blog to visit! Please leave a comment after all I love to see what you think! Of course I would love it if you would visit me while I am doing my Live on YouTube also! It’s so much fun to be able to really talk to you! Most important for me is that you enjoy what I am decidedly making! Each week the most compelling evidence is that I have fun and in the same fashion you do too! To emphasize, who knew I would be doing this 19 years later!

Lisa Tedder
A former California girl living in North Carolina

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Cup of Tea anyone?

Too Cute for words!

Hey Guys!, Cup of Tea anyone? The Cup of Tea stamp set from Stampin’ Up! is of course too cute for words! Of course I will try my best to have you LOVE this bundle! If you would like to see these cards be made, come over to my YouTube page using this link. Besides doing a video/blog post today, I also do one EVERY Thursday (unless I am traveling). However I would love it if you would join me during one of my Lives, since I always give away my cards to those who comment! Basically I love it when I get to talk to you!

Cup of Tea Anyone?!

Cup of Tea?
These colors are stunning in person!

Another Cup of Tea

Cup of Tea anyone?!
There is embossing on the Flirty Flamingo, it’s hard to see

Become a Happy Shopper!

Did you know that Stampin’ Up! is having in this case a Joining special? For the Month of May you can undoubtedly join my team and get ALL the New In Color stamp pads/Designer paper/cardstock (worth $66) along with $125 worth of product for only $99? This, of course is so exciting when SU! gives out a special on something that is already special! My team gets together every month on Zoom where we make particularly beautiful cards, we also share business tips, laugh and have a ton of fun together! I, certainly would love it if you would join my Team – Lets Stamp! Every month I put on our Facebook team page a couple of PDF’s of projects you can surely use in your business! Of course you can use these in your own classes! No need to, after that, think of a class idea yourself!

Another way to get ideas

For those who don’t want to become a demonstrator and get a discount, presently you can get your hands on my PDF just by placing an order with me of $35 or more! What is in this PDF you indeed can ask? Well I have 16 projects with step by step instructions after all along with color photo’s! You will also get a hand stamped card from me as a Thank you!

Each box is a card you can get instructions for!
All this for only $35!!

Finally

Thank you so much for visiting, you have no idea how much it means to me! Also, if you watch my videos and subscribe to my YouTube Channel, you have my gratitude! Of course I work very hard to bring things to share, that I undoubtedly hope you enjoy. My hope is that you will surely come back. Thanks Again!

Lisa Tedder
A former California girl living in North Carolina

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Make a ladybug into a Bee!

New In Colors too!

Hey Guys!, for today’s post I am showing you how to make a ladybug into a bee! I’m also using some NEW In Colors! My husband and I are Bee keepers, therefore I am so excited to show you how the ladybug punch was turned into a bee! You can catch the video live or surely watch it here on my YouTube Channel! When you make me your Demonstrator you will receive a handmade thank you card along with a PDF whenever you place a qualified order of $35 or more!

Go ahead, make my day!

Of course, I would be extremely happy if you chose me to be your mentor/stamping teacher! Subsequently if you have anything you would like me to show you, indeed leave a comment and I will undoubtedly do my best to help you! Above all I love interacting with you! Not to mention that teaching others to be crafty in brief makes me very happy. Another point is I would love it if you want to be a Happy shopper! That is what can happen if you join my team and SU! Who doesn’t love getting a deal, of course you will love getting a discount and still buying from the best company! My team has so much fun swapping, making cards together and generally getting together on Zoom or in person! If you are interested, click here and in short you will be taken to my sign up page!

Card 1, make a ladybug into a bee!

Make a ladybug into a Bee!
Isn’t this stinkin’ Cute!?

NOT a ladybug made into Bee but a Dressed Up Ladybug

This isn't making a ladybug into a bee, but it IS making a ladybug get dressed up!
New In Colors!

Card 3 Dazzling!

We sure made her Dazzling!
Did you know that this stamp set fits the Medium Daisy Punch?

There’s More!

I really hope you like my cards today! This stamp set was so much fun moreover it is going to be in the next Catalog! Especially because it goes live on May 3rd, surprisingly that’s just around the corner! If by chance you would like a Catalog from me, then you can place an order with me and I’ll send you one. If you are not a current client, nevertheless I can send you one for $10, and put a $10 certificate inside that will go towards your next order with me! As has been noted before, if you place a Qualifying order of $35 or more, you will indeed get a PDF with 16 projects! As has been noted this PDF has step by step instructions along with color photos!

To purchase all your goodies in brief click on any of the pictures below OR you can just click here and use my Host code! Besides making my day, of course I hope you will enjoy having me as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator!

Lastly

Please in any event come back next week! And check out my YouTube channel, given that I have TONS of great ideas on there! Overall, I would love to ‘see’ you on my Live videos, indeed you may win one of my cards just by commenting! I have so much fun in spite of not seeing everyone in person. In summary, I enjoy stamping, but really love to send out my cards! Most important I want to spread the love of stamping! AS has been mentioned, I didn’t know I could be artistic, but what must be remembered is that Stampin’ Up! makes it easy! On the whole that is one of the many reasons I love this company! See you next time!

Lisa Tedder
A former California girl living in North Carolina

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Copy REAL Picture

Beach scene Google Pics recreated with stamps!

Hey Guys, of course today I am going to show you how to copy a REAL picture using stamps! Earlier on Google I saw a picture of a beach with palms and the ocean.

I'm going to copy this REAL picture using stamps!
Google Pic I’m copying

Copy a REAL picture!

Moreover, after seeing my card the only thing I am missing is the clouds! However everything else I included. Finally below you will see the card I made plus be able to get this stamp Bundle at a DISCOUNT, but only for a limited time! Also, I am offering a free PDF to anyone who stops by and reads this post. To start with, I wanted to make a Beach Scene using this stamp set (Paradise Palms), but didn’t know what to make. Earlier, I googled Beach scenes and the above picture jumped out at me. Correspondingly the Pdf below will step you through my process, but you can indeed also see me make it here.

My copy of REAL picture!

I copied a REAL picture with Stamps from SU!
I hope you love it as much as I do!

Card 2

However for my 2nd card, I wanted to highlight the Dies in the set. Indeed, I am not going to copy a REAL picture this time! Basically, I found a card on Pinterest from Tina Wardell, that inspired me. Evidently, when using the Blending Brushes, I chose three SU! colors that I thought looked like a night sky falling. Moreover, I Divided the space into 3 so I could make the Palm tree pop, check out my Pdf to see how or again watch my video.

NOT copied from a REAL picture
Little Paradise

As I said earlier, get this Bundle (stamp set & Dies) at a 10% discount, if you purchase before June! It won’t be discounted once the new Catalog comes out. Equally, If you decide that you’d like to buy them, I would love it if you would make me your Demonstrator! In short, if you buy $35 or more from my OnLine Store you will also get a PDF from me containing 16 projects with step by step instructions along with color photos of the projects! Therefore, here is a sneak peek!

All these projects on a pdf with a Qualifying order!
Get this PDF with a Qualifying order of $35 or more!

Wrapping it up!

Again thank you for stopping by. of course, if there is anything you would like me to use or a technique you’d like to see, leave me a message and I’ll do my best! Indeed, I love a challenge! Otherwise I will try and think of what you would like! Surely you won’t mind letting me know what you would like to see! Especially, I love to get feedback! Another key point is I love to learn!

Lisa Tedder
A former California girl living in North Carolina

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Going to the Beach

Tired of the Cold

Hey guys, I’m going to the beach. I’m tired of the cold! Generally I am ALWAYS tired of cold, I am a girl who is not happy when it’s cold. I am sharing with you today two cards, of course, where I will be going to the beach! Of course I adore the ocean, growing up in Southern California I went to the beach all the time. Because I live in North Carolina I don’t get to go as often.

First thing to remember is every week I make cards for you that I also do a video on, indeed you can see the video for these two cards here. Moreover if you missed my other videos but would like to catch up, of course you can, just click here. Download my cards with a PDF and follow along if you desire!

Going to the Beach!
I absolutely LOVE that fence!
Another card where I go to the Beach
I love sunrises and sunsets at the Beach!

Become a Happy Shopper

Why did I join Stampin’ Up! almost 19 years ago? Of course it is because I wanted the Discount! Not to mention that I also wanted to get Color Coordination. Compared to trying to scrapbook and coordinate the colors on my page, SU! made it simple! Undeniably their products match each other, the ribbons, inks, papers embellishments ALL color coordinate. That takes away all the guess work for me! After all once you pick the color that best goes with your photo, the rest is easy! Join my team and you too can be a Happy Shopper! Coupled with getting a discount, my team get’s together every month and we stamp and swap cards! I also teach you how to do watermarks and make pdf’s along with other teaching tools.

Get a PDF with a Qualifying order!

Every month I work with 16 other Demonstrators where we each make a project, write down the instructions and include pictures. How can you get this PDF you ask? Of course it is super simple….with a Qualifying order ($35 or more) you will receive in your email a PDF with directions on how to make each one! As can be seen below there is a sneak peek!

This month it's all double scrapbook pages!
Love scrapbooking!

Stampin’ Besties Club!

Undeniably my favorite part of being a SU! demo is being able to do classes with my Besties! Carol, Hetty and I get together virtually moreover we plan 6 cards using the same stamps/suites! It’s amazing how the three of us identically use the same product and be totally different! Rarely do we get to come together in person, so we have so much fun in our Besties Club! Not only do you get 3 Designers, but you get so much more! Check out this page to find out more then let me know you want to be a Bestie too!

Finally….

Notwithstanding, I am finishing my post today, I would also like you to know that I appreciate you! After all, The fact that you are reading this has made my day! I work hard to make my posts interesting and particularly hope you find them so. Also, below my sign off are the pictures that you can click on of the product used in today’s cards. Click on any of them, after that you will be taken to my Online Store! My hope is that you love the cards today and will of course want to try them out yourselves! Until next Thursday!

Lisa Tedder
A former California girl living in North Carolina

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Underwater Magic

With Seas the Day-Make your own seascape!

Hey Guys, Unlike my son I like to see Underwater Magic from my craft room chair. Basically if you, by chance don’t want to get wet Watch my video here! Because I made my own magical seascape! Whereas He likes to put on all the gear and Scuba Dive. While that is awesome for him, undeniably I am too afraid of not being in control. As a matter of fact for most things I would prefer crafting rather than running around. Presently my Stampin’ Up! anniversary is almost here, indeed in June I will have been a Demonstrator for 19 years! Shockingly, I have done this job MUCH longer than I thought possible, nevertheless I have LOVED every moment!

Because I love it so much I can definitely tell you that I’d love having you join my team. Moreover, we get together every month and stamp/laugh and visit! For one thing, you may find that you also have a knack for crafting despite thinking you aren’t creative. Because that is what I did. Basically I was not creative vs my sister who was, at least I thought that. Then I discovered SU! and to my joy I found I DO have talent! Since I figured that out, I love to show others that they too can create lovely things chiefly because SU! makes it easy. Of course, they coordinate their colors! Because of that, no more trying to match cardstock to ribbon/rhinestones/ink!

Card time!

To Demonstrate how much I love creating, first let me show you my cards. Occasionally I have 3 or more cards, but today I have 2. Emphatically they are very pretty and are not ‘less than’. Overall I work hard on bringing you inspiration so I thought I would bring you some Underwater Magic!

Ready for Underwater Magic??

Card 1

Underwater magic with Jelly fish
Isn’t this seascape magical!?

Card 2 Underwater Magic

Underwater magic without all the layers
Can you see the cute bubbles?

Are you a Happy Shopper?

Coupled with getting to get things from the catalog early, I also get a discount! Of course that is why I decided to be a Demo. I wanted to be a Discount shopper besides that I love that I get all kind of perks! Not only do I buy early AND at a discount, but I also get to travel and meet others with the same passion! I would be honored, certainly If you would like to join Stampin’ Up! and my team to get these perks!

As I wrote above, I got to meet Hetty and Carol at an event obviously they are my Besties! Moreover we have been doing a stamping Club for over a year now! Besides getting 3 people planning your class, you get:

  • 6 cards created by three very different designers
  • product that you will have enough for the class and more!
  • PDF with all of the projects with pictures and step by step instructions
  • Zoom party where we get together and make the projects
  • For every 6 consecutive months you get a $25 shopping spree!
  • Stamping Challenges on our Private Facebook Group
  • Prizes!

For more info on the Stampin’ Besties club check it out! Indeed, we have a ton of fun and you will love it!

Wrapping it up

My hope is that you enjoyed the cards you saw today! I appreciate you visiting moreover I hope you visit my YouTube Channel. Overall you can see all kinds of projects/techniques/fancy folds, indeed there is something there for everyone! Lastly, THANK YOU for your support and if there is anything I can show you please let me know!

Lisa Tedder
A former California girl living in North Carolina

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I’m excited for you to see this!

This Boat Rides the waves

Hey Guys! This boat rides the waves, I’m excited to show you how! Basically I saw someone the other day make a card where a Bee ‘flew’ around a flower. After that I never got to see how she did it. I thought about it and realized that if I used a magnet I could figure it out! As usual I have made a video where I show you how I made it work! Of course I do a video every Thursday on my YouTube channel. Because I’ve been doing it for over a year there are quite a bit to watch. Whereas I love doing things a little more detailed. I would love to know if you want me to make easier cards too.

Thinking of Ukraine
Thinking of Ukraine

This Boat Rides the Waves!

This boat Rides the Waves!!
Love this card!!

I’m here for you

First thing to remember is that I am here for YOU! Being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator for almost 19 years, of course I have learned a lot about making cards. Overall my goal is to do what you would like to see! As a matter of fact, I would love to be YOUR Demonstrator so if you see anything you want of course you can either order from my OnLine store or contact me and I’ll help you!

Overall I want to make things as easy for you as I can! Henceforth I am going to be providing ‘Class handouts’ where I have everything listed for you to reproduce. Thus below you will see a PDF that you can download of each project. Moreover if you decide to shop with me, particularly anything over $35. Coupled with your order receive a PDF full of 16 projects with step by step instructions and color photos!

Class Handouts

Supporting Ukraine

As for the first card, my heart is so sad watching the news and seeing what is going on in Ukraine! I HAD to make a card using their colors. I hope that someone sees it and understands that we are praying for them!

Let’s Ride the Waves

I also made a card that makes me happy, I certainly giggle every time I turn the wheel! Likewise I hope you get as much fun when you make this card!

Lastly, Thank you so much for coming and visiting me! My hope is you will also visit me on one of My Lives on YouTube Thursday’s! Every ‘class’ I do Live I give away both the cards I make to those who are attending! Of course you will be in a drawing for one of the cards! I wish I had the time to make one for each of you!

Lisa Tedder
A former California girl living in North Carolina

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Masculine Card wanted!

Masculine card done!

Hey Guys, Masculine card wanted? It’s easy, especially if you are using Stampin’ Up!’s stamp bundle Home & Garden. Evidently when you look at my cards you can surely see how much fun I had making them. As always on Thursday’s, I have a video for you to watch both of these equally good cards. Of course you can definitely catch it here! Overall, I really love making a scene. Thus using these stamps/dies really fit the bill! All in all I hope you like the cards I am showing today.

Masculine  card wanted  this uses Home & Garden bundle
Masculine card wanted and delivered! Thanks especially go to Sharni Haines for the inspiration!
Masculine card wanted, Inside of first Masculine card.
There is even a die that makes rocks!!

Masculine card done!

Masculine cards wanted! Here is a great Father's day card!
Of course I have a masculine card wanted and done!

Card Recipe’s! Download for FREE

At the present time I am adding my pdf’s for the projects here so you can make them easily! My hope is that you love this, of course you will need to let me know! Furthermore, if you are new to this Blog, I do a video every Thursday (4:00 eastern), and I share with you my Stamp Classes! Surprisingly I have been doing this every week for over a Year! Consequently you have a lot to catch up on if you are new here!

Sneak Peek

As always, When you spend $35 or more you especially get a PDF of 16 projects with step by step instructions with pictures! Above all if you purchase over $75 you get the PDF but also get a Home Décor shadow box! By all means, purchase the bundle for the cards made today. In brief Below is a sneak peek for the PDF!

Masculine cards in here too! Sneak Peek of PDF for orders of $35 or more in March
Sneak Peek at the present time.

To conclude, my hope is that you love the cards I’ve shown today! Occasionally I do a poll on my YouTube Live since I would like you to help choose which stamp set to use. Doubtless I chose Masculine cards this week nevertheless you can also come to my Live and help choose what I use! Obviously I would love for you to join me, as a result we will both be happy!

Thank you so much for your continued support! Together with Stampin’ Up!, of course I hope to inspire you! In fact, I have been in Love with this undoubtedly great company, for almost 19 years! In fact my anniversary is excitedly coming up soon! Basically you will want to keep coming since I will have a celebration! Markedly 19 years is a long time to do one thing, besides loving every minute of it!

Notwithstanding I have met a lot of friends through SU!, but have found a remarkable artist in myself. Surprisingly I didn’t even know existed 20 years ago! Markedly my husband is probably shocked too, even though he told me to get a hobby!

Indeed please stop by specifically while I’m Live on YouTube also check out the rest of my videos. Obviously I hope to see you next week!

Lisa Tedder
A Former California girl living in North Carolina

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Think outside the Box

Paper Pumpkin Safari Celebration Alternates!

Hey Guys!

Think outside the Box with Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin. In this case the alternatives were so much fun! Important to realize is that there aren’t many surprises left in this world, so why not get Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! and get one every month! As always I made a video walking through making my cards which you can see here.

On account of that I had so much fun with this Paper Pumpkin, I have made three cards and could have easily made more!

Think outside the box

Paper Pumpkin alternative of elephant
Paper Pumpkin card 1 Safari Celebrations
inside alternate card
Think outside the box with Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin
Outside the box Paper Pumpkin Safari Celebration
Think outside the box with Safari Celebration Alternatives
Think outside the box with Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Get next months’ here!
Think outside the box Safari Celebration of Elk with Blending Brush Technique
Inside Card 3 Get your Paper Pumpkin here!

I have a surprise for you!

Surprisingly, I have decided that instead of writing all the supplies here, I am placing ‘Card Recipes’ under each picture. You can download them, print them or ignore them! LOL Overall, my hope is that you like this better, but you will have to let me know!

And of course, the supplies will also be listed below in picture form, but in the case of Paper Pumpkin I cannot link to this one exactly, so I will have links to buy FUTURE Paper Pumpkins!

For the most part, I want you to enjoy coming here, and if that helps you choose me as your demonstrator, I would love that! If not, I hope you enjoy the cards and recipes anyway!

Lastly, I know everyone asks this, but if you could leave a comment letting me know you stopped by I would love that! And if you stop by my YouTube channel, give me a thumbs up and subscribe! For the most part that is the only way I can tell if people are visiting! My hope before you go is that you enjoyed thinking outside the box!

Lisa Tedder
A former California girl living in North Carolina

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