Counting Sheep for PP551& Facebook Live

Hello everyone! For my Facebook Live video yesterday, I shared a card using a sneak peek of the Counting Sheep stamp set and coordinating Sheep Dies, which will be available to earn for FREE with a qualifying purchase during Stampin’ Up!® Sale-A-Bration, which begins on August 3rd, 2021

Please join me over on on my *Stampin’ Anne Facebook Page*, where I do Live videos sharing fun Stampin’ Up!® projects. My set time for Facebook Live is Friday at 4:00pm CST, however I have been trying to pop on more often. Be sure to “Like” and “Follow” my Facebook Page so you get the notifications. If you can’t make it Live, you can always watch the replay. Also, I’d like to invite you to join my Stampin’ Anne Facebook Group for more updates, promotions, upcoming classes and exclusive projects. Everyone is welcome!

*To check out the video for how this card was made, click here: Counting Sheep “Sneak Peek” Facebook Live. 

I really enjoyed creating my Design Team card for this week’s sketch challenge over at The Paper Players. If you missed it, I posted it yesterday on my blog. You can see it HERE. I just loved Ann’s sketch so much, I decided to create another fun card for my Facebook Live.  

I just love this little sassy sheep! It was fun and easy to put the little scene together using the stamps and dies, too. It doesn’t get more fun than a sheep delivering a birthday balloon bouquet, right? :) 

All of the measurements for my project are listed below and there is a full supply list at the very end of this blog post.

Card Measurements and Details: 

• Misty Moonlight Card Base: 4-1/4” x 11”, score at 5-1/2” 
• Mango Melody Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4” 
• Basic White Cardstock: 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”, embossed using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
• Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (Host Exclusive): 3-3/4” x 1” (2 pieces) and 3-1/2” x 1” (1 piece)
• Misty Moonlight Cardstock: 2-5/8” x 4-3/8” 
• Pool Party Cardstock: 2-1/2” x 4-1/4” 
• Granny Apple Green Cardstock: 2-1/2” (edited) x 1-1/4”, stamp three grass images in Granny Apple Green ink
• Adhere Granny Apple Green strip to Pool Party layer and emboss using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
• Cut out three balloons in Basic Black and one balloon each in Misty Moonlight, Mango Melody and Granny apple Green using Sheep Dies
• Basic White Cardstock: scrap to stamp the sheep in Momento ink, color with Stampin’ Blends and die cut using Sheep Dies
• Bumblebee Ginghan Ribbon and Rhinestones
• Basic White Cardstock: 1-5/8” x 3/4”, stamp sentiment in Momento ink
• Basic White Cardstock (inside card): 4” x 5-1/4”, stamp sentiment and hat in Momento ink and color hat with Stampin’ Blends
• Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (Host Exclusive, inside card): 3/4” x 5-1/4” 

Finally a peek inside the card. I just love that little party hat! 

Last but not least, here is a photo of our new foster dog! I shared a little bit about her story on my Facebook Live video and a lot of people were asking to see her. Introducing Miss Isla! She’s about 2 years old and just the sweetest pup. She’s getting settled in with us now and will probably be ready for adoption in about 4 weeks or so. Isn’t she adorable? 

***Again, you can check out my Facebook Live video to see how this card came together: Counting Sheep “Sneak Peek" Facebook Live. 

I also hope you will join us this week over at The Paper Players and share your project for our  Sketch Challenge. We’d love to see what you come up with using this awesome sketch. You can link up your project through Noon PST on Friday July 30th, 2021. 

Thanks for stopping by today! All of the products that I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The current Host Code is: 

SBFVMH4F

Also, If you place an order over $50 (before tax and shipping) using the above host code, you will also receive a gift from me: a FREE Exclusive Project Tutorial PDF, see the sneak peek below. Each month, I partner with an amazingly talented group of demonstrators from around the world to create these project tutorials. This month's tutorial features 12 awesome project ideas to inspire your creativity! 

If your order is over $150, please do NOT use the host code. You will still receive the PDF tutorial along with an additional free gift from me. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. 
Have a HAPPY day today! 

-Anne Marie

Please note, the following products will be be available to earn for FREE with a qualifying order during Stampin’ Up!® Sale-A-Bration, which runs from August 3, 2021 - September 30, 2021: 

• Counting Sheep stamp set
• Sheep Dies

Product List

Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718]	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim [153658]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893]	Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154886]	Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153108]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Paper Snips [103579]

Whimsical Trees for PP551

Happy Sunday, friends!

Time for a new creative challenge over at The Paper Players! 

This week, the fabulous Ann is hosting our monthly Sketch Challenge.

If you have ever visited me before, you know that sketch challenges are my favorite! As soon as I saw this one, I was immediately inspired to create. I actually made another card with this same sketch that I will be sharing on my Facebook Live Video which I will be doing at 4:00pm CST later on today. You can find me over on Facebook HERE and please follow my page while you are there. :) *To check out the video for the second card I created, click here: Counting Sheep “Sneak Peek” Facebook Live. 

*I’ve listed all of the measurements and details for my card below and there is a full supply list at the very end of this post.

My card features a sneak peek of a few brand new products which will be coming out on August 3rd in the Stampin’ Up!® Mini Catalog. The new Whimsical Trees stamp set and coordinating Christmas Trees Dies caught my eye immediately in the new catalog and were first on my list. The entire suite of products is so fun and I love the non-traditional color combo of pinks, greens and blues. 

The Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper in this suite is AMAZING, too. I used one of the sheets to die cut the tress on this card. On one side of the papers there is gorgeous foil detail and the opposite side features smaller patterns which coordinate beautifully. The pop of iridescent foil adds so much detail! This paper is going to be one of my favorites for sure, so get ready to see a lot of it. I kept the card pretty monochromatic using Mint Macaron and added in some extra pops of texture for some added detail. I love how this card came out and I hope you do as well. 

Card Measurements and Details: 

• Mint Macaron Card Base: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” 
• Basic White Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4”, embossed using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
• Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper (available 8/3): 3-3/4” x 1” (2 pieces) and 3-1/2” x 1” (1 piece)
• Basic White Cardstock: 2-3/4” x 4-1/2”, embossed using the Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder
• Mint Macaron Cardstock: 2-3/4” x 1”, brush with Wink of Stella for sparkly detail
• Mint Macaron Cardstock: scrap to die cut trees and stars using the Christmas Trees Dies (available 8/3)
• Cut three of the tress from the Whimsy & Wonder Specialty DSP using the Christmas Tree Dies
• Basic White Cardstock: scrap to stamp sentiment in Mint Macaron ink and die cut using the Ornate Frames Dies
• Color Basic White Crinkles Seam Binding using Light Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends
• Add wink of Stella to the die cut stars for added detail
• Basic White Cardstock (inside card): 4” x 5-1/4” 
• Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper: 1/4” x 5-1/4”  

Finally, a peek inside the card! I stamped the coordinating sentiment from the Whimsical Trees stamp set along with another little tree. Then I added a little strip of the DSP to “ground” the tree. I’m looking forward to making a few more of these cards to send out to friends and family this year for Christmas, too.  

I hope you will join us this week over at The Paper Players and share your project for our  Sketch Challenge. We’d love to see what you come up with using this fun sketch. You can link up your project through Noon PST on Friday July 30th, 2021. 

Be sure to stop by and say hello to The Paper Players Design Team:  

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James 

Laurie Schmidt

Anne Marie Hile (that’s me!) 

Ann Schach 

Nancy Leppek

Debbie Crowley

Amanda Mertz

Thanks for stopping by today! All of the products that I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The current Host Code is: 

SBFVMH4F

Also, If you place an order over $50 (before tax and shipping) using the above host code, you will also receive a gift from me: a FREE Exclusive Project Tutorial PDF, see the sneak peek below. Each month, I partner with an amazingly talented group of demonstrators from around the world to create these project tutorials. This month's tutorial features 12 awesome project ideas to inspire your creativity! 

If your order is over $150, please do NOT use the host code. You will still receive the PDF tutorial along with an additional free gift from me. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. 
Have a HAPPY day today! 

-Anne Marie

Please note, the following products will be available starting August 3, 2021 in the upcoming Mini Catalog:

• Whimsical Trees stamp set
• Christmas Trees Dies
• Whimsy & Wonder 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper

Product List

Ornate Frames Dies [150664]	Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718]	Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder [153576]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]	Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154889]	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106]
Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Paper Trimmer [152392]