Sunday, February 11, 2018

2018 Kre8tors Blog Hop Sale-a-bration Theme



It's time for the 2018 Kre8tors Blog Hop for February and this month we are focusing on the amazing Free products you can earn during Sale-a-bration. Visit blogs from all over the world featuring amazing projects to inspire you created by talented demonstrators using Stampin' Up! products.

I decided to showcase the often overlooked Mixed Medallions Card Kit (item #147183) which contains supplies to create 8 beautiful trifold cards plus envelopes. You can choose to create these wonderful cards as shown in the directions or you can do as I did, and have a little fun embellishing to make your own unique creations.



As you can see, there are a variety of cute embellishments provided that are easy to pop out and attach to the cards to decorate. There is also a variety of sentiments, not just in English but also in German and French.  Putting these cards together is a fun and stress-free way to spend an afternoon. 



I just love the color combination for this kit which includes Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Sahara Sand and White. I decided to add a little bling for a little extra sparkle.
With the Berry Burst card base, I added a layer of the Turquoise Glimmer paper from the Myths & Magic 6"x6" Glimmer Paper Pack (item #145601) using the 1 1/4" Circle Punch (item 3119861) under the Calypso Coral Scalloped circle die cut and the sentiment from the kit. I also used the Tree Builder Punch item #138295) to punch out a the small flower from the Turquoise Glimmer Paper and attached it to the Calypso Coral die cut from the kit with a glue dot.

I embellished the center of the flower with a small Basic Pearl (item # for a touch of bling and added it to the card front. I added two of the flower die cut shapes from the kit and embellished the center of the Sahara Sand flower with a Basic Pearl (item #144219)that I colored using the Light Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blend Marker (item #144580). I love how it coordinated perfectly with the Turquoise Glimmer paper and finished off the flower.

As you can see, I didn't need to add a lot to give the card a different look and it didn't take a lot of time to complete. Don't you just love creating beautiful cards that are so simple to put together. 


When it came to embellishing the Sahara Sand Card, I wanted something a little more elegant and understated. For this card, I decided to use the Gold Foil (item #132622) and I used the 1 1/8" Scallop Circle (item #146138) which is a new punch from the 2018 Occasions Catalog. I attached it to the center of the card with glue dots and then layered the sentiment for the kit on top using Mini Dimensions (item #144108).

I also punched out a small flower from the Gold Foil, once again using the Tree Builder Punch. Can you tell that I love using punches? They are great for creating quick, simple yet beautiful cards.

The other flowers were created from the die cuts in the kit and I embellished the centers of two of the flowers with Basic Rhinestones (item #144220). Once again, with just a few simple supplies, I was able to dress up this tri-fold card and transform it into something different. 

I hope you have enjoyed my take on this wonderful Sale-a-bration product. You can earn this kit Free with a $50 order during Sale-a-bration. Contact me for more details and help to place your order, or visit my Online Store Here and have it shipped to your door.

Now it is time to visit Kathy Maurer and see what wonderful Sale-a-bration product she has chosen to showcase. I know you will enjoy visiting her blog. Just click the link below to visit her blog or if you get lost, just click the link in the Blog Hop Roll Call List below. 




2018 Kre8tors Blog Hop
Roll Call List

Melissa Tennison
Amy Grendel
Su Mohr
Becky Browning
Laura Kate Mackie
Tricia Butts
Kathy Maurer
Deb Naylor
Jackie Lawless
Linda Handford
Lisa Kmiec
Kirsteen Gill
Alexanra Rauf
Nichole Loe
Mary Trautner
Sanda Roberts
Maria Calia
Hiske MacKay
Jacqui Lawrence
Leisa Pedersen



I hope you will enjoy your journey along our blog hop this month and I hope it inspires you to create your own amazing projects. 

Until Next Time.
Happy Stampin',

Tricia Butts
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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28 comments:

  1. Lovely cards, such a great kit for quick cards. Thank you for sharing x

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    1. Thank you Jacqui. There are so many wonderful possibilities for this kit. It was fun playing with it. :)

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  2. Lovely cards, like you say, an overlooked product.

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    1. Thank you Sandra. I hope it will inspire people to give it a try. :)

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    1. Thank you Laura. It's amazing what a little embellishing can do. :)

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  4. Lovely projects! Love how you've taken the kit and put your own twist on it! So beautiful! TFS! :)

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    1. Thanks Melissa. It is fun to take a kit and turn it into something new and unique. :)

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  5. I love that Stampin' UP! has included things for new stampers and paper crafters you did a great job.

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    1. Thanks Mary. I agree. This kit is a great introduction to paper crafting. :)

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  6. Such lovely touches yo make these cards your own!

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    1. Thanks Pryl. It is fun to embellish kits and turn them into something new and unique. :)

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  7. You added just the right touches to these cards!

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    1. Thanks Kathy. That was my goal. I wanted to see how I could enhance the kit with just a few simple embellishments. I love the way they turned out. :)

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  8. Great cards - this really is a great kit for making distinctive cards very easily. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. So true. It is fun to take a kit and turn it into something special without a lot of fuss and stress. :)

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  9. Tricia I am so glad you chose this set to highlight - as you said it is often overlooked and I did just that...guess what is on my next order!!!

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    1. Thank you Leisa. I'm glad that I could help inspire you to give this kit a try. I think you will love it. :)

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  10. Well done Tricia!! I like the accents you used.

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    1. Thanks Jan. It is a good reminder that kits can be a wonderful way to create amazing cards when you add a few little embellishments. :)

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  11. Great cards! The accents you added to the kit gave your cards an extra special touch!

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    1. Thanks Lisa. I love taking card kits and giving them their own unique look with a few special touches. :)

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  12. Lovely - great idea to add a bit of personal touches!

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    1. Thanks Amy. It's fun to experiment with card kits and add a little extra bling. :)

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    1. Thank you Hiske. I had a lot of fun exploring and creating with this card kit. :)

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