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Sea Turtle Thank You Cards

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Stampin’ Up! Sea Turtles ~ 12 Cards and Tutorial

This is an easy card that uses several different techniques with Vellum Cardstock, Heat Embossing, Double-Sided Stamps and Distressed Edges

Do you need an extra special Thank You card? This one is perfect. Very simple yet subtle and elegant and kinda fun! Check out the video below where I make 12 cards and download the link for a free PDF project sheet.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Sea Turtles Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

Beautiful and subtle, tone on tone Thank You Card with vellum card stock accent and clear heat embossing. Lovely version of a Thank You Card, but can be used for any occasion.

You can make Birthday Cards, Thinking of You Cards, International Women’s Day Cards (March 8) and almost any occasion with this super sweet stamp set.

I have a list of the supplies below, so you can replicate these cards and create 100’s more. Plus there is a PDF download below showing all of the techniques I have used.

See the full video tutorial on my YouTube Channel.

Now, I hope you will agree… This card is just stunning! It is clean, pretty, elegant and fun…

Remember, it is not just making the cards, but we need to send them in the mail (or hand deliver when possible.) Now more than ever, we need to remind people that we are thinking of them, we celebrate them, love them and miss their faces!!

Just like I miss your face! Please leave me a comment if you are still here with me 🙂 and don’t forget to tag me in social if you are inspired by my cards, watch my YouTube video tutorial and give it a thumbs up if you enjoy.

Larri Signature

Download the PDF Flyer Here!

Stampin Up Sea Turtle Thank You Card
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Sea Turtle Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

Product List

Sea Turtle Photopolymer Stamp Set

 

 

Nature's Prints Cling Stamp Set (English)

 

 

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

 

 

Versamark Pad

 

 

Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder

 

 

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

 

 

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

 

 

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

 

 

Layering Diorama Dies

 

 

Festive Pearls

 

 

Bone Folder

 

 

Simply Shammy

 

 

Take Your Pick

 

 

Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Stampin' Seal

 

 

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

 

 

Basics Embossing Powders

 

 

Blending Brushes

 

 

Embossing Additions Tool Kit

 

 

Small Grid Paper

 

 

Stamparatus Deluxe Foam Mat (Imperial)

 

 

Stamparatus

 

 

Paper Trimmer

 

 

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

 

 

If you make this card, please post a picture and tag me #LarrisLivinLite

Can’t wait to see what you think… Happy Craftin’

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Curvy Celebrations

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Stampin’ Up! Curvy Celebrations ~ Three Cards and Tutorial

This Brand New and Exclusive Bundle is Available for a Very Limited Time ~ All Occasion Suite of Stamps, Dies and Designer Series Paper

I just received my Quite Curvy Bundle, which is just a part of the full Curvey Celebrations Bundle, and I am making a few cards for you. I think you will agree, they’re Awesome!

You can make Christmas Cards, New Year’s Cards, Valentine’s Cards and almost any occasion with this amazing bundle.

My personal favorite part of this suite is that they are CURVY, lol yep, no straight lines here. The most versatile set I have played with in a long time.

I have a list of the supplies below, so you can replicate any of these cards and create 100’s more. Plus there is a PDF download below showing all of the features of the suite.

Card #1 ~ You’re One in a Million

Stampin Up Curvy Celebrations Larris Livin Lite
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Curvy Celebrations Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

See the full video tutorial on my YouTube Channel.

I just love this font, I am currently adoring the deep Pretty Peacock ink and cardstock and the Forever Greenery designer series paper here is just FUN!

Card #2 ~ Wishing You the Happiest of Birthdays!

Stampin Up Curvy Celebrations Larris Livin Lite
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Curvy Celebrations Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

Now, I hope you will agree… This card is just stunning! It is crisp, striking, classic, clean, all of the good feels…

I used the Peony Garden designer series paper in a very subdued pattern of peonies in gray and white. Then gave it a great punch with the basic black cardstock, on a white background. The only color I brought in is the very light petal pink. So pretty!

Card #3 ~ Thinking of You Makes My Day!

Another card featuring the Forever Greenery designer series paper. Gorgeous! If you love teal, turquoise and all the deep greenery colors, this is one you cannot pass by without admiring. I also added some rhinestones from last year’s Noble Peacock suite, unfortunately, they are no longer available. However, I think the Holiday Rhinestones #150457 and the Rhinestone Basic Jewels #144220 will work just as well here.

Stampin Up Curvy Celebrations Larris Livin Lite
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Curvy Celebrations Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

I hope you will make some cards with this versatile suite. I also hope my tutorial and photos have inspired you to make something beautiful!

Remember, it is not just making the cards, but we need to send them in the mail (or hand deliver when possible.) Now more than ever, we need to remind people that we are thinking of them, we celebrate them, love them and miss their faces!!

Just like I miss your face! Please leave me a comment if you are still here with me 🙂 and don’t forget to tag me in social if you are inspired by my cards, watch my YouTube video tutorial and give it a thumbs up if you enjoy.

Larri Signature

Supplies:

Supply List Card #1

  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock #150880
  • Whisper White Cardstock #100730
  • Forever Greenery DSP #152492
  • Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad #150083

Supply List Card #2

  • Whisper White Cardstock #100730
  • Basic Black Cardstock # 121045
  • Petal Pink Cardstock # 146985
  • Peony Garden DSP #152483
  • Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad # 149165

Supply List Card #3

  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock #150880
  • Whisper White Cardstock #100730
  • Forever Greenery DSP #152492
  • Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad #150083
  • Rhinestones Basic Jewels #146924

Tools

  • Clear Block “H” #118490
  • Stampin’ Pierce Mat #126199
  • Simply Shammy #147042
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430
  • Stampin’ Seal #152813
  • Any Die Cut or Embossing Machine or the
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine #149653

Download the PDF Flyer Here!

Stampin Up Curvy Celebrations Larris Livin Lite
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Curvy Celebrations Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

If you make this card, please post a picture and tag me #LarrisLivinLite

Can’t wait to see what you think… Happy Craftin’

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Stampin’ Friends Update

by In Card Making, Crafty Things, DIY, Free Printables, Freebies, Greeting Cards, Handmade Goodness, Holiday, Life n Things, Shopping, Stampin' Up!, Stamping Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

My Stampin Friends… (part 5 ~ Stampin’ Friends)

So much news, so many updates and a lot of fun filled days on the horizon!!

First, here is a recap of where we’ve been, and what is still coming:
1.    Planner Friends Read Here
2.    Crafty Friends Read Here
3.    My Handmade Shoppers ~ Read Here
4.    My Stampin’ Up! Shoppers ~ Today, read below
5.    My Giveaway Subscribers and Winners!! ~ Still to come…

Bonus Days are Ending Soon ~ August 3, 2020, is your LAST DAY to Earn Bonus Bucks! Remember this is like FREE money! The concept is similar to Kohl’s Cash, you earn $5 in Bonus Bucks for every $50 you spend. Collect your Bonus Bucks Coupons and redeem them in August for anything you want!! See full details here.

New Website Coming ~ Stampin’ Up! has been promising a new Demonstrator website for a while now and it looks like it will be ready to launch soon! I cannot wait to share it with you ~ so you will be the first to know as soon as it is complete! So exciting!

Holiday Catalog Coming Soon ~ August 4, 2020, the Brand New Holiday Mini Catalog Launches. 

Paper Share Sign Ups are Coming ~ In honor of the new Holiday Mini Catalog launch I will be preparing a fabulous Paper Share for you. Sign ups will be ready soon and you will have the opportunity to receive ALL of the amazing new paper at a discounted price!! Stay tuned and get ready to sign up. You won’t want to miss this share. I’ve seen the new designer series papers and they are probably the best ever!

Card Swap ~ When is the last time you participated in a Card Swap? Or maybe you’ve never tried it? This is a completely free event (you just pay for mailing your cards to me for swapping.) If you’re not familiar, it is something that Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators do all the time. I thought it would be fun to open it up to EVERYONE. So, anyone who would like to participate is welcome!

The concept is simple. Everyone makes 10 cards (all the same.) You mail them to me, I sort them and then I will mail back to you a packet of 10 cards that were all handmade by your fellow participants. So you will receive 10 beautifully handmade cards from friends around the Country. If this sounds like fun to you, be on the look out for the sign up in late August.

So, that is a LOT of Good Stuff!

Also, if you missed the Brand New Annual Catalog Release you can still download a copy here. Just click on the photo of the new catalog in the right sidebar to begin your download. 196 pages of goodness is waiting for you!

Launched in June, I have been ordering some of the new stuff and it is just amazing. I am committing to share with you all of the New Colors, New Stamps and New Ideas I’ve been playing around with.

I will also be sharing upcoming Special Events, Online Tutorials, Special Sales, Product Giveaways and Discounts unique to members of my newsletter, and all the best Stamping news as it breaks. So you will be seeing a lot more good stuff in the stamping world!!

Keep Livin’ Lite!

X O X O

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Handmade Shoppers Update

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A note to my friends… (part 4 ~ Handmade Shopper Friends)

Well, we’re almost finished with July. Where does the time go? 

It has been VERY warm here in Northern California and I have been inside with the air conditioning on most of the time. However, when I play outside, there needs to be some water involved, because it is HOT. So, I’ve spent a little bit of time in the pool and have taken a couple river rafting trips!!!! 

American River Rafting

Spending time on the river is my favorite thing to do, so I may be going again tomorrow! Crossing my fingers….

How are you holding up? Are you dealing with the heat? What do you do when you need to get out of the house and what type of activities are you enjoying this summer? I feel very limited in what we are allowed to do right now ~ So what is making this summer FUN for you? Please share in a comment or even send me a personal email. We need to share some good ideas amIright?  

Now we’ve made it to Part 4 of my series of notes. Today is for my Handmade Shopper Friends!

First, here is a recap of where we’ve been, and what is still coming:
1.    Planner Friends Read Here
2.    Crafty Friends Read Here
3.    My Handmade Shoppers ~ Today, Read Below
4.    My Stampin’ Up! Shoppers ~ Still to come
5.    My Giveaway Subscribers and Winners!! ~ Still to come…

Now, just for you My Handmade Shoppers…

My little factory is still in business and I appreciate everyone who has stopped by to buy a Handmade Candle or two. I make small items in large batches, so when my handmade products are released to my shop they don’t last long. Large batches for this girl are usually 20-40 products at a time. Candles for instance take multiple days for me to prep and pour and I typically make 4-6 different scents, with only 8-12 candles per scent. After each scent has cured I will package them and work on the next scent, so it is a big time commitment. Each collection is made with patience and love. 

Some great news ~ my Summer Dreams Collection is going to be launched in just a few days! I hope you’re excited ~ Because I am thrilled! Stay tuned for additional details coming soon.

Some even better news is all of the amazing products I have been working on! I have been a creative, crafting, crazy person! I’ve designed and made prototypes, sent samples to family and friends and you are in for some amazing new products.

What are they you ask? Well, here are a couple ideas for you to ponder: Decorative Pillow Covers, Cosmetic Bags, Stickers, Die Cuts, Bookmarks, Templates for Crafting, more Planner Printables and much, much more!

Stay tuned and I know you’re going to LOVE all the new goodies!!

Thank you for all of your encouragement, feedback and support! It truly means the world to me when I hear from you, so don’t be shy…

X O X O

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Crafty Friends Update

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A note to my friends… (part 3 ~ Crafty Friends)

Hello Crafty Friends!

I hope you’re enjoying my updates this week. I have to say it has been really fun for me. I’m enjoying sharing with you and in return, a couple of you have reached out to say hello, share a smiley face and even drop me an email. I am loving the feeling of connecting with you. Isn’t that what we all need right now?

Mostly, I thank you for participating, peeking your little head in to respond back and let me know we are in this together!

So, today is Part 3 in my little series of notes to you and I’m saying a specific hello today to all of my Crafty Friends! If you missed Part 1 you can read it here. Part 2 can be read here.

So my Crafty Friends…

What can I share with you today? Well, first let’s figure out who I mean by Crafty Friends. To me, the Crafty Friends may just be the BEST. Shhhh… don’t tell the others, I may be playing favorites 😊 However, to me, the CRAFTY ones are probably the most similar to me. We love crafting just to CRAFT. We make a little bit of everything AmIRight?! We are not just addicted to paper, planners, stickers, sewing, journaling, etc. We like to dip our hands into anything we can find!

Crafty Friends

Crafty Friends can paint, sew, make cards, iron on stuff, use Mod Podge, staple things, photograph people, journal, Bible study, make soap, have Golden Scissors, probably have 15 different types of adhesive (for all occasions,) cut wood, use machines like Cricut, Silhouette, laminators, use foils, lots of sticker paper, may wear an apron, sometimes even goggles, and may have lost the feeling in the tips of their fingers from that darned glue gun!

Are you with me? We have “war wounds” from our crafty adventures, we have bled for our art (even if it was only a paper cut, it counts!)

My committment to you…

So, with you Crafty Friends, fellow warriors, here is my renewed commitment to you. I will be sharing more crafting tutorials on my YouTube Channel. This is one I have struggled with for a long time… but I figured now is the time. Get over it and just do it. So stay tuned for more of those to come along with easy to follow PDF tutorials you can save for your next crafting session.

Some of the projects I have coming up include:
Wall Art – using sticker paper
Mini Albums – for photos, memory keeping and even sticker storage
Planner Pages, Meal Planning and Planner Organization
Card Making Tutorials
Making Your Own Templates for Projects
And so much more!

I hope you’re excited and please give me a little shout out to let me know you’re here! Wave hello…

X O X O

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Tropical Oasis

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Stampin’ Up! Tropical Oasis ~ Thank You Card Tutorial

These were really fun cards to make.

The colors are so fun and the stamp set I used, Stampin’ Up! Tropical Oasis just makes me happy! Very Hawaiian in my eyes and makes me feel like I’m on vacation!

I’ll have a list of the supplies I used to achieve this look. There is also a FREE PDF for you to download below!

Stampin' Up! Tropical Oasis Larris Livin Lite
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Tropical Oasis Tutorial Larris Livin Lite
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This month I am participating in Kylie’s Monthly International Blog Highlights! Woot.

How fun is that?! So, Please take a look at my card and tutorial below, then please Vote for Larri!

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I simply embossed the Terra Cotta Tile cardstock with the Basket Weave embossing folder, then cut a circle out of it (using the layering circle dies), sort of off to the right side, making a “window” where you can see through to the front of the card.

Then on the front of the card, I lined up my “thanks” stamp with this new window and stamped once with the Soft Suede ink pad. Then I stamped again with the Versamark and added the Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder before heat setting this greeting.

This is a terrific embossing technique for getting the exact color you want while also added a high gloss and raised image from the clear embossing powder.

The flowers were all stamped on the Whisper White Heavy cardstock with the Soft Suede ink. I then die cut the images and used our sponge daubers to just add a little color around them. I just dabbed on some Mango Melody, Terra Cotta Tile and a little Daffodil Delight.

The leaves were all stamped on the Whisper White Heavy cardstock with Pear Pizzazz Ink and die cut.

I then just put everything together. Added a layer of the Braided Burlap Trim, glued the flowers and leaves on top, then added 3 of the gorgeous Champagne Rhinestones to each of the small flowers.

This is definitely a multi-step card, however, it was fun and not difficult at all.

Supplies:

(all measurements in inches)

  • Card Base ~ Very Vanilla Cardstock 11 x 4.25 Scored at 5.5
  • Layer 1 ~ Terracotta Tile Cardstock 5.25 x 4
  • Scraps ~ Whisper White HEAVY Cardstock
  • Timeless Tropical Bundle Stamps & Dies #153811
  • Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder #151503
  • Seriously the Best Stamps #151712
  • Layering Circles Framelits #151770
  • Soft Suede Ink Pad #147115
  • Terracotta Tile Ink Pad #150086
  • Daffodil Delight Ink Pad #147094
  • Mango Melody Ink Pad #147093
  • Pear Pizzazz Ink Pad #147104
  • Old Olive Ink Pad #147090
  • Versamark Ink Pad #102283
  • Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder #109130
  • Braided Burlap Trim #151254
  • Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels #151193

Download the Free PDF Tutorial Here!

Stampin Up Tropical Oasis Tutorial Free PDF

If you make this card, please post a picture and tag me #LarrisLivinLite

Can’t wait to see what you think… Happy Craftin’

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Summer Vacation, Time Blocking and Your Creative Mind

by In Card Making, Crafty Things, Greeting Cards, Holiday, Organization, Planner Addicts, Planner Stickers Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Wow, where’d the summer go? Well, if you’re in California like myself, the heat has yet to let up, but the days are getting shorter and many are returning to school. I must admit I did take a mini vacation last week to enjoy the sun in Lake Tahoe. Such a beautiful place and when the heat is on, Lake Tahoe is the place to be!

Kayak Lake Tahoe

So now it is time to go back to work, get organized, and if we do it right… we’ll block time in our planners for the things we love. Of course our loved ones and friends, but don’t forget to block time for your hobbies and activities you enjoy. I find if I don’t block the time, my creative projects never get finished. Not only does it bother me when I don’t finish them, but it doesn’t allow me to express my creativity.

Only when I make time to create or dive into my hobbies do I feel truly fulfilled and often enjoy a great sense of accomplishment when I complete a project. Whether it is a greeting card I can send to someone to brighten their day, reorganizing a space in my home, sewing a quilt, or reading a great book… the activity you choose, doesn’t matter as much as the way it can make you feel. Sometimes the only creative outlet I have is setting up my planner for the week ahead. I highly encourage everyone to Block Your Calendar with some time for the activities that fill your heart and replenish your soul.

I highly encourage everyone to Block Your Calendar with some time for the activities that fill your heart and replenish your soul!

~Larri


If you need a little inspiration, be sure to check out my YouTube Channel. I have a whole playlist dedicated to Plan With Me Layouts featuring Free Printable Planner Stickers designed by some of the best sticker makers on the web. Be sure to subscribe to my channel while you’re there as I try to provide new content every Fri-Yay!

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HSN’s 24 Hour Craft Day Event

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Starts TODAY ~ 10pm EST or 7pm PDT, July 15

If you’re not familiar with shopping HSN.com (Home Shopping Network) well, I have some great news for you! It seems back in the day, televised shopping channels were more of an annoyance, silly items that only your grandmother would consider buying. Over the years I’ve found much respect and LOVE for HSN.com and QVC.com. Sister stations that have evolved into something quite fun, with amazing prices on products I love! Did they truly evolve or am I just closer to my grandmother’s age? Hmmmm…

Anyhow, every few months, it seems quarterly now, HSN hosts an amazing 24 Hour Craft Day event. They have great prices, exclusive bundles you cannot find anywhere else and some of our favorite and most popular brands for crafting.

HSN 24 Hour Craft Event

Here are some highlights:

  • There is always a Today’s Special that is the best price and usually a bundle of great products.
  • The Today’s Special is usually brand new to the market and you can only purchase through HSN, the manufacturer’s haven’t even released the items for sale yet. So this is your very first chance to get your hands on Brand New Products.
  • HSN offers Flex-Pay, which is like “layaway” with no interest or fees and the item ships to you immediately, while you can make payments over time, often up to 6 months.
  • During their 24 Hour Craft Day Events you save a TON on shipping!!! Anything you order will be shipped for $5. That’s it. Even if you submit several different orders, as many items as you like, everything ships for one flat rate of $5 (assuming you complete your orders within the hours of the event.)

HSN features some of the Best Brands including:

  • Cricut
  • Anna Griffin
  • Crafter’s Companion
  • Art Bin
  • Brother
  • Copic
  • Diamond Dotz
  • Fiskars
  • Heidi Swapp
  • Janome
  • Silhouette
  • Sizzix
  • Spectrum Noir
  • Spellbinders
  • Tim Holtz
  • We R Memory Keepers
  • Xyron and MORE…
HSN Craft Event Brands

Highlights for July 16, 2019

Today’s Special is scheduled to be a Cricut Maker Bundle with all of the NEW ADAPTIVE TOOLS we’ve all been waiting for! The new Adaptive Tools (only available for the Maker machines and do not work with the Cricut Explorer machines or previous models) are:

  1. The Wavy Blade
  2. Debossing Tip
  3. Engraving Tip
  4. Perforation Blade

Check Out the New Adaptive Tools for the Cricut Maker Here

Watch Anna Griffin’s Preview of the Today’s Special Here

Crafter’s Companion Offers a Free Booklet

Crafter’s Companion is always a hit on HSN Craft Day and Sara Davies shows up throughout the event, I don’t think she sleeps, and runs through an amazing array of new products which tend to sell out quickly.

They even offer a Free Online Booklet as a Shopping Tool featuring the products available during this HSN Craft Day Event. Download a copy here:

Crafter's Companion HSN Craft Day Event

Take a nap after work tonight, stay up late and get ready to shop some of the best new products, exclusive bundles and great pricing tonight. Or just set your DVR and plan to shop before you leave for work tomorrow LOL

Enjoy your shopping! Leave a comment and share what you couldn’t live without and what magically landed in your shopping cart!

As always… Be Thankful, Be Kind, and Keep Livin’ Lite!

Larri Signature