Sep 26, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The star of the show is the adorable snowman from the Snowman Season Stamp Set. He makes me giggle just looking at him, like the Pillsbury Doughboy, so he has acquired the name, Giggles.
Giggles
I gave Giggles lots of snow to make him happy. The gray dotted background (4″ X 5 1/4″) is from the Neutrals 6X6 Designer Paper in Smoky Slate. I layered this on a Smoky Slate card base (8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″) after stamping “let it snow” in Memento Black Ink. Giggles kept saying “let it snow” over and over, leaving me no choice.
How did Giggles come to be? I created him with Memento Black Ink stamped on Thick Whisper White Cardstock. After fussy cutting him (cutting with scissors), I gave him a touch of color with Light Smoky Slate (shading) and Light Pumpkin Pie (carrot nose) Stampin’ Blends.
Giggles said he would be even happier, if I gave him some giant snowflakes, so I obliged. I used the Winter Snow Embossing Folder with two Pieces of Thick Whisper White Cardstock, cut with a Stitched Rectangles Die (3 1/4″ X 1 1/4″).
If you look at this week’s CAS(E) this sketch, I think you’ll recognize the layout.
My September Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code (NBMV2SUR) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of September, and I will send the Linen Thread to you in October.
My September Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a stack of 6X6 Designer Paper (retired,100 pieces) Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in September.
You can click on my shop button, or the pictures in my Product List, to go to my store. Have fun filling your shopping bag! I’ll announce the winner October 1st.
Stampin’ Up! always comes up with fabulous reasons to join. But, if you join Stampin’ Up! in the month of September, you’ll reap the benefits of a special deal! Check out the ULTIMATE STARTER KIT!
In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99 you choose $125 worth of products) you will also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for your personal use, or to share a card making time with friends.
There are videos showing how to assemble the cards. Contact me, and I’ll send them to you.
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Thank you for stopping by! May we move gracefully into Fall!
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Sep 25, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Love Of Leaves Stamp Set has wonderful leaves for Thanksgiving cards. The leaves look like they have been watercolored, but they were simply stamped.
Thanksgiving Leaves
First, I stamped the largest leaf from the Love Of Leaves Stamp Set on Whisper White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″, in three colors of ink: Bumblebee, Mango Melody and Real Red. After stamping, I used the second largest Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting.
Before gluing the leaf art piece to my Crumb Cake card base (8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″), I gave it texture with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder.
Next, I used a Word Wishes Die to cut “Thanksgiving” from Rainbow Glimmer Paper. I chose a section of it that coordinated with the leaves, and glued it to Vellum Cardstock, 4″ X 1″. I used an Ornate Layers Die to cut the Vellum, giving it a nice, stitched edge, to match the leaf layer.
The Vellum is held in place by glue, which is hidden beneath the letters in “Thanksgiving.” I was careful not to loose the tiny “i” dots.
For a final touch I added three, In Color Enamel Dots, in Bumblebee.
I recently sent these Enamel Dots to my Dream Makers team members, and I have an extra pack. I’ll send it to the next person who joins our team. We’d love to have you! Just click on the “Get and Go Starter Kit” below. September is a great month to join!
I was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches.
My September Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code (NBMV2SUR) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of September, and I will send the Linen Thread to you in October.
My September Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a stack of 6X6 Designer Paper (retired,100 pieces) Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in September.
You can click on my shop button, or the pictures in my Product List, to go to my store. Have fun filling your shopping bag! I’ll announce the winner October 1st.
Stampin’ Up! always comes up with fabulous reasons to join. But, if you join Stampin’ Up! in the month of September, you’ll reap the benefits of a special deal! Check out the ULTIMATE STARTER KIT!
In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99 you choose $125 worth of products) you will also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for your personal use, or to share a card making time with friends.
There are videos showing how to assemble the cards. Contact me, and I’ll send them to you.
Click here to join my “Dream Makers” Team and get your Ultimate Starter Kit:
Click here to see a video of my favorite August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Products.
Thank you for stopping by! May we move gracefully into Fall!
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Sep 24, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s Christmas card is in the traditional colors of red & green, featuring Pup, the patient dog.
Pup’s Card
The first thing I did was cut my card base from Garden Green Cardstock, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, and folded at 4 1/4″. Then, I used the largest Stitched Rectangles Die to cut a piece of Regals 6 X 6 Designer Paper in dotted, Garden Green. This was topped with Whisper White Cardstock, cut with the third largest Stitched Rectangles Die.
Next, I cut Pup from the Playful Pets Designer Paper, freeing him from all the other dogs. I thought he might get lonely, but he said he wouldn’t, as long as he could sit by a Christmas tree.
Pup also wanted to sit next to his gift, so he could have fun anticipating, knowing that anticipation is half the fun. He’s a very smart dog!
There was a wonderful stamp in the Little Treats Stamp Set, that made a beautiful gift box, when stamped in Real Red Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. It even had a die for cutting, from the Little Treat Box die set. I glued Pup’s nose and front paws to his gift, and placed them on Dimensionals, so they would be ready to sit by the tree.
The tree was made with two stamps from the In the Pines Stamp Set, stamped in Garden Green Ink on the Stitched Rectangle of Whisper White Cardstock. I first “stamped off” the colored part of the tree, and then stamped the outline in “full strength” ink. It isn’t meant to match exactly.
We found Pup’s sentiment, “Merry Christmas,” in the Word Wishes die set, and cut the words from Real Red Cardstock. Don’t you think the font is pretty? We glued the words on an angle, and Pup’s card was complete. Do you think he can wait until Christmas?
Pup’s card was inspired by the Paper Players.
My September Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code (NBMV2SUR) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of September, and I will send the Linen Thread to you in October.
My September Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a stack of 6X6 Designer Paper (retired,100 pieces) Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in September.
You can click on my shop button, or the pictures in my Product List, to go to my store. Have fun filling your shopping bag! I’ll announce the winner October 1st.
Stampin’ Up! always comes up with fabulous reasons to join. But, if you join Stampin’ Up! in the month of September, you’ll reap the benefits of a special deal! Check out the ULTIMATE STARTER KIT!
In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99 you choose $125 worth of products) you will also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for your personal use, or to share a card making time with friends.
There are videos showing how to assemble the cards. Contact me, and I’ll send them to you.
Click here to join my “Dream Makers” Team and get your Ultimate Starter Kit:
Click here to see a video of my favorite August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Products.
Thank you for visiting me today! Wishing you lots of anticipation!
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Sep 23, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The once-a-year 24 Hour Sale has begun! The order period is: Phone: 7:00AM-6:50 PM (MT) and Online: 12:00AM-11:59 (MT).
Clicking on the pictures of the stamp sets takes you to my store, where you can put them in your cart. You’ll receive a 15% discount on all of the stamp sets listed below.
PLUS,
Add my Host Code (NBMV2SUR) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of September, and I will send the Linen Thread to you in October.
PLUS,
My September Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a stack of 6X6 Designer Paper (retired,100 pieces) Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in September.
You can click on my shop button, or the pictures in my Product List, to go to my store. Have fun filling your shopping bag! I’ll announce the winner October 1st.
Thank you! I appreciate your orders. Have a great day!
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Sep 22, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s thank you card was “quick & easy,” because I let the Sweet Silhouettes Die do the work.
Thanks on Vellum
After running the Sweet Silhouettes tree die through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine on Thick Whisper White Cardstock, I glued it to Misty Moonlight, In Color 6 X 6 Designer Paper, 4″ X 5 1/4″. I trimmed a few lower branches from the tree, and used pin dots of Tombow glue to secure it. Don’t you like how the wood pattern goes with the tree?
It was easy to glue the Misty Moonlight layer to the Thick Whisper card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Next, I stamped “Thanks,” from the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set, in Night of Navy Ink on Vellum Cardstock. Warning: give it time to dry, because ink dries slowly on Vellum. Once dry, I used an Ornate Layers Die for cutting.
Sometimes it’s a challenge to attach Vellum without the glue showing. Today’s solution was to place four, In Color Enamel Dots, on the corners of the Vellum, and hide the glue beneath them.
I recently sent these Enamel Dots to my Dream Makers team members, and I have an extra pack. I’ll send it to the next person who joins our team. We’d love to have you! Just click on the “Get and Go Starter Kit” below. September is a great month to join!
I was inspired by CAS(E) this sketch.
My September Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code (NBMV2SUR) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of September, and I will send the Linen Thread to you in October.
My September Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a stack of 6X6 Designer Paper (retired,100 pieces) Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in September.
You can click on my shop button, or the pictures in my Product List, to go to my store. Have fun filling your shopping bag! I’ll announce the winner October 1st.
Stampin’ Up! always comes up with fabulous reasons to join. But, if you join Stampin’ Up! in the month of September, you’ll reap the benefits of a special deal! Check out the ULTIMATE STARTER KIT!
In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99 you choose $125 worth of products) you will also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set—all for your personal use, or to share a card making time with friends.
There are videos showing how to assemble the cards. Contact me, and I’ll send them to you.
Click here to join my “Dream Makers” Team and get your Ultimate Starter Kit:
Click here to see a video of my favorite August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Products.
Thank you for stopping by! May we move gracefully into Fall!
Product List
Sep 21, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Get ready for Stampin’ Up’s once-a-year 24-Hour stamp sale! All of these stamp sets will be 15% off regular price, so make your list today, and come back this Wednesday, the 23rd, to place your order. Order Period: Phone-7:00AM-6:50PM (MT) and Online-12:00AM-11:59PM (MT).
I’ll post this again on Wednesday. Have fun shopping!
