Nov 17, 2025 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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This week’s Global Design Project is a theme: “Brrr,cold.” Please join in the fun, and create a winter themed project. Then, post it on social media, and tag it #gdp523, so everyone can see it.
I began my winter card by stamping snowflakes, from the Delicate Pines Stamp Set, on Beautiful Bokeh Designer paper. I used two colors of ink: Fresh Freesia for the larger stamp, and Bubble Bath for the smaller stamp. After stamping, the largest Branching Out Die was used for cutting, which I layered with Bubble Bath Cardstock for thickness. Then, I used the So Swirly Embossing Folder to give it texture.
Next, I used a Delicate Pines Die to cut the middle, stamped, snowflake. Prior to re-attaching the snowflake with Dimensionals, I added pine branches to the back. These were cut with a Delicate Pines Die from Basic White Cardstock. Then, I used a Branching Out Die to cut sprigs from Silver Foil, and glued them in place.
Warmest Winter Wishes
“Warmest Winter Wishes” is from the Delicate Pines Stamp Set, stamped in Fresh Freesia Ink, cut with a Textured Notes Die, and glued on top of the snowflake. After attaching the art piece to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, I added three Purple Fine Shimmer Gems, as a final touch.
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Nov 16, 2025 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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I named today’s card “Circles of Beauty,” designed with Brushed With Beauty Designer Paper and Spotlight On Nature Dies. I began by using the largest of the three circle dies to cut a pattern of Brushed With Beauty DSP. The circle was glued to Basic White Cardstock, 41/8″ X 5 3/8″, after I gave the white layer texture with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder. The card base is Thick Basic White Cardstock, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Circles of Beauty
Next, I used the medium circle die to cut a pattern of Petal Pink, layered it for thickness, and placed it on Dimensionals.The smallest of the three circle dies was used to cut the flowers. I was delighted that the flowers from the designer paper fit within the circle perfectly. This will make those opposed to fussy cutting very happy. After layering the flower circle for thickness, I attached it to the medium circle with Dimensionals.
“Just” and “because” are from the Words Of Beauty Bundle. I used a die to cut “Just” from Petal Pink DSP, and “because” was stamped in Crumb Cake Ink on the same DSP. Then, I used a label die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals. To complete my design, I dotted the “j” with a Pearl Of Beauty, and added two more by the word “because.”
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Nov 14, 2025 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s card features the wonderful, Joyful Days Memories & More Card Pack. Due to its popularity it’s out of stock now, but scheduled to return around November 24th. You should attempt to order it now, because a message will pop up asking if you would like to be given notice when it’s available. It’s perfect for “quick & easy” Christmas cards. I fussy cut the Christmas tree, placed it on Dimensionals, and cut the plaid 3″ X 4″.
Joyful Days Christmas Tree
Next, I cut Basic White Cardstock, 5 1/4″ X 4″, and embossed the left side with a Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder. After gluing the plaid to the white layer, I put Tear & Tape down the dividing line, and placed Mossy Meadow & Gold Trim on top, adhering it to the back. Then, I glued the layer to an Old Olive card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, and attached the Christmas tree.
“Merry Christmas” is from the Jolly Holly Stamp Set, stamped in Real Red Ink. I used a retired, Happy Little Things Die for cutting, and attached the label with Dimensionals. After attaching Peppermint Embellishments, my Joyful Days Christmas Tree card was complete.
I was inspired by Freshly made Sketches.
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Nov 12, 2025 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, Pals Blog Hop |
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Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! Ready to sprinkle some holiday magic into your crafting this season?This month’s theme, Season’s Greetings, is all about celebrating the joy of handmade creations. The Stampin’ Pretty Pals have come together to share festive cards and paper craft ideas using our favorite Stampin’ Up! products — each project designed to inspire your creativity and help you capture the spirit of the season.
I used just one stamp set, and one die set, for today’s Fun Fold card: A Child Is Born, and Everyday Arches. The basic design of my Fun Fold card is a Z Fold, with arches added to the card base.
“For unto us a child is born”
This Z Fold card base was cut from Basic White Cardstock,12″ X 2 3/4″, scored at 4″ and 8 “. Then, I used the largest Everyday Arches Die to cut three arches from Basic White Cardstock, and glued them to the Z fold card base. Here’s a view of the back.
Next, I used the second largest, Everyday Arches Die, to cut three arches from designer paper. For the first panel, I stamped the nativity scene in Secret Sea Ink on Country Woods Designer Paper. Before gluing it to the card base, I stamped “For unto us a child is born.” This picture shows the folded card, ready to fit in our Medium Envelope.
The second panel was cut from Peaceful Garden Designer Paper, layered with Basic White Cardstock, cut with the sixth largest Everyday Arches Die. Before gluing, I stamped it in Secret Sea Ink with “When they saw the star they rejoiced,” and the stars. The third panel is also Peaceful Garden Designer Paper, layered with Basic White Cardstock, cut with the eighth largest Everyday Arches Die, and stamped “O come let us adore Him.”
I hope today’s project sparked some holiday cheer and crafting inspiration! There’s so much more to see — keep the fun going by following the lineup below to visit the rest of the Pals. And be sure to join us next month when we create our own Winter Wonderland!
Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
- Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art. ***YOU ARE HERE***
- Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
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Nov 10, 2025 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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This week’s Global Design Project is a sketch challenge. Have fun with the sketch, then show us your design on social media. Don’t forget to tag it #gdp522.
I began with a gorgeous pattern of Brushed With Beauty Designer Paper, cutting it with the largest Textured Notes Die. This layer was glued to a Very Vanilla card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Brushed With Beauty
Next, I used the 4th largest Textured Notes Die to cut Very Vanilla Cardstock, and gave it texture with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder. Then, I glued it to the center of the card front. The three flowers were cut with a Petals Of Beauty Die from Brushed With Beauty DSP, attached with Mini Dimensionals, and topped with Pearls Of Beauty.
“You’re a great friend” is from the Words Of Beauty Stamp Set. I stamped it in VersaMark on Brushed With Beauty DSP, sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder, and used its Words Of Beauty Die for cutting. It was layered with cardstock for thickness, prior to attaching with Dimensionals, and my sketch design was complete.
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Nov 9, 2025 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
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Today’s card is a fun color challenge, using Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, and Old Olive. The first thing I did was use the Extraordinary Flora Stamp with Memento Black Ink on Basic White Cardstock. After stamping the numerous flowers and leaves with one stamp, I used the Extraordinary Flora Die to cut them all out at one time. If this doesn’t make sense, check out the bundle in my Product List below. Then, I colored the pieces with Stampin’ Blends in Calypso Coral and Old Olive.
Just Because
Next, I cut the layer for the flowers from Basic White Cardstock, using the fourth largest Branching Out Die. This layer was attached, with Dimensionals, to Woven Textures Designer Paper, cut with the largest Branching Out Die. The card base is Crumb Cake, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
The word, “just” was cut from Elegant Pine Snowflakes Designer Paper with a Words Of Beauty Die, layered for thickness, and glued in place. The word “because,” from the Words Of Beauty Stamp Set, was stamped in Old Olive Ink on Basic White Cardstock. After stamping, I used its Words Of Beauty Die for cutting. Then, I attached the flowers with Dimensionals, and glued “because” on top.
As a last detail, I attached three Pearls Of Beauty.
I was inspired by TGIF.
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![Branching Out Dies [ 165775 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165775s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Branching Out Dies [ 165775 ]")
![Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165555s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]")
![So Swirly Embossing Folder [ 163791 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163791s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "So Swirly Embossing Folder [ 163791 ]")
![Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164607 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164607s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Beautiful Bokeh 6\" X 6\" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164607 ]")
![Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/159229s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Basic White 8 1/2\" X 11\" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]")
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![Purple Fine Shimmer Gems [ 162611 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/162611s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Purple Fine Shimmer Gems [ 162611 ]")
![Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack [ 163096 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163096s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Silver Foil 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack [ 163096 ]")
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![Words Of Beauty Bundle (English) [ 167090 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167090s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Words Of Beauty Bundle (English) [ 167090 ]")
![Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163580s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]")
![Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder [ 165983 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165983s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder [ 165983 ]")
![Brushed With Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167082 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167082s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Brushed With Beauty 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167082 ]")
![Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 120953 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/120953s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Crumb Cake 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 120953 ]")
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![Pearls Of Beauty [ 167098 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167098s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Pearls Of Beauty [ 167098 ]")
![Joyful Days Memories & More Card Pack [ 165822 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165822s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Joyful Days Memories & More Card Pack [ 165822 ]")
![Jolly Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166117 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166117s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Jolly Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166117 ]")
![Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders [ 165597 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165597s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders [ 165597 ]")
![Happy Little Things Dies [ 163709 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163709s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Happy Little Things Dies [ 163709 ]")
![Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100702 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/100702s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Old Olive 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 100702 ]")
![Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147084 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/147084s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147084 ]")
![Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) [ 166158 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166158s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4\" (6.4 Mm) [ 166158 ]")
![Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints [ 164050 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164050s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints [ 164050 ]")
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![Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [ 144108 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/144108s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [ 144108 ]")
![A Child Is Born Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 169234 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/169234s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "A Child Is Born Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 169234 ]")
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![Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165917 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165917s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Peaceful Garden 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165917 ]")
![Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [ 159231 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/159231s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [ 159231 ]")
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![Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163393 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163393s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Country Woods 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163393 ]")
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![Petals Of Beauty Bundle (English) [ 167096 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167096s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Petals Of Beauty Bundle (English) [ 167096 ]")
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![Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166784 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166784s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Very Vanilla 8 1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 166784 ]")
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