Aug 12, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, Pals Blog Hop |
Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team is showcasing “My Happiest Season.” We hope you enjoy and will be inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments! We love hearing from you. At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
I can’t let a year go by without making my favorite Gift Card Holders. It’s always exciting, when using new products from the latest catalog. Today’s selection was created with Mr. Moose and his favorite plaid paper. He thinks he’s more attractive than the reindeer I used last year, and wanted in on the action. Please agree, because I don’t want to see him sulking.
Moose Gift Card Holders
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut an 8 1/2″ X 11″ piece of cardstock in half. It makes two gift cards that are 7 3/4″ X 5″. Score at 6″ and 2 1/2″.
To coordinate with the plaid, I used three colors of cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, and Shaded Spruce.
The 7 3/4″ X 1″ strip on the side becomes the band around the gift card holder. If you want to conserve paper, you could cut the 3/4″ strip first (shown on the bottom in pieces), and use it for the second band. However, I prefer the 1″ width.
The band is scored at 6 1/8″ and 2 1/2″. You want that extra 1/8 inch on the scoring, so the band will slide off and on easily.
Cut two pieces of Designer Series Paper: The bottom front is 4 3/4″ X 2 1/4″. The top front is 4 3/4″ X 1 1/2″.
Cut one piece of Whisper White cardstock for the sentiment on the inside, 4 3/4″ X 1 1/2″.
Use the 1 1/2″ Circle Punch to make a finger slot in the middle of the bottom front.
Attach a piece of Tear & Tape to each side of the bottom (inside), and close, sealing your pocket.
Decorate the bands with Mr. Moose, please! He likes his Early Espresso Cardstock fur best, but wanted to show off a variety of fur by using the In Good Taste Designer Paper.
TIP: Glue the band with the raw edge in front. This will be covered by Mr. Moose, which keeps the back looking smooth and pretty.
I layered Mr. Moose for thickness, and used a piece of Tear & Tape to hold him securely.
Stampin’ Up’s Paper Trimmer was used for measuring, cutting, and scoring. It helps to have the right tools!
More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for our next blog hop on September 9th when our theme is “It’s the Sentiment that Counts.” The Design Team will showcase a sentiment as the focal point of their project. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft room.
Pals Blog Hop Line-Up
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Leah O’Brien at Honey Bee Stamping & More!
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
- Karen Buttery at Karen On The Lake Stamper
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art. ***YOU ARE HERE***
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
- Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
- Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
- Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
- Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
- Diana Carr at The Secret Life of Paper
- Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen
- Rosanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin’ Pink Rose
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
- Dacia Smith at My Creative Days
- Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
- Ann Murray at Murray Stamps INK
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
- Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Lori Webb at Clever Copies
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Aug 11, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
Who said sunflowers can’t be pink and purple? I had fun with the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle and my Water Painters! You can follow along for instructions, and see my supplies in the Product List below. The stamp set and dies can be purchased separately, but you’ll save 10% by purchasing the bundle.
Colorful Sunflowers
Today’s Step-by-Step Instructions:
Cut Thick Whisper White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, fold in the middle at 4 1/4″ to make your card base.
Cut regular weight, Whisper White Cardstock to 4″ X 5 1/4″.
The sentiment, “Thanks A Bunch,” is from the Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set, stamped in Bermuda Bay Ink. You will stamp it in the middle of the layer, but wait until you complete the flowers to make sure it isn’t hidden by their petals.
Stamp one sunflower in Magenta Madness Ink, and one in Gorgeous Grape Ink, on Shimmery White Cardstock. Use the Water Painter tool (medium brush) to watercolor the flowers.
How? Dip the brush on the ink pad, then squeeze the water painter over scratch paper until water fills the brush. Swipe it across the scratch paper to see the color you will get, paint away, and repeat.
I fussy cut the flowers to eliminate the white border, but there is a die for cutting, if you prefer. Plus, you could paint beyond the outline, so the border would be colored. Or, you could cut first, then paint. Lots of options.
Use the outline die (in the first photo) to cut two sunflowers from Whisper White Cardstock. Attach them to the watercolored flowers with glue, just around the circular portion, leaving the petals free.
Glue the flowers in each corner of the layer, and trim the overhang with Paper Snips. I applied glue (on the back of the flowers) along the corner to the end of the circle, leaving the petals free, so they could be lifted.
Stamp the three leaves in Bermuda Bay Ink, cut with their die, and attach. I glued two flat, and raised one on Dimensionals.
I was inspired by two challenges. My colors are from TGIF.
And, my layout is from CAS(E) this sketch.
My August Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code (N7AQURB2) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of August, and I will send the Greenery Embossing Folders to you in September.
* 2 folders
* 6-1/4″ x 3-3/8″ (15.9 x 8.6 cm)
* Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
My August Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a stack of 6X6 Designer Paper (retired, approximately 100 pieces) Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in August.
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 September 1st.
If you’re thinking of ordering close to $100.00, why not get the Starter Kit for $99.00 that includes $125.00 in PRODUCT OF YOUR CHOICE, and FREE SHIPPING. The new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine has arrived for Demonstrators. Customers can order it September 1st, but if you want it now, you can put it in your Starter Kit!
Click here to join and get your Starter Kit:
Click here to see a video of my favorite August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Products.
Thank you for stopping by! Let’s have a fabulous summer month!
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Aug 10, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Poppy Moments Dies are a favorite of mine. See how the “peek-a-boo” poppies allow the impression from the Stitched Leaves Die to show? Keep reading for instructions.
Today’s Step-by-Step Instructions:
Cut Thick Whisper White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, fold in the middle at 4 1/4″ to make your card base.
Cut regular weight, Whisper White Cardstock to 4″ X 5 1/4″. Place the Stitched Leaves Die (pictured above) on the left side of the layer, and run it through the die cutting machine as you would a regular die. It will leave this debossed impression. Cool, huh?
The sentiment is from the Positive Thoughts Stamp Set. Stamp “Hugs Prayers Love” in Memento Black Ink, and glue the layer to the card base.
Now, for my favorite Poppy Moments flowers.
Color a piece of Whisper White Cardstock with Sponge Daubers and three colors of ink: Calypso Coral, Bumblebee, and Granny Apple Green. Then, use the die (pictured above) to cut two flowers, and attach with Dimensionals.
I used a stamp from Textured Essentials for the center of the flowers. Stamp it in Memento Black Ink and use the larger, stamen, Poppy Moments Die for cutting.
Use the smaller, stamen die to cut from Basic Black Cardstock, glue the two together, and glue to the center of the flowers.
Complete the card with a few sequins.
Now that your creative juices are flowing, come join us at Global Design Project, using this weeks colors. We’d love to see your entries on our gallery wall!
My August Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code (N7AQURB2) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of August, and I will send the Greenery Embossing Folders to you in September.
* 2 folders
* 6-1/4″ x 3-3/8″ (15.9 x 8.6 cm)
* Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
My August Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a stack of 6X6 Designer Paper (retired, approximately 100 pieces) Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in August.
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 September 1st.
If you’re thinking of ordering close to $100.00, why not get the Starter Kit for $99.00 that includes $125.00 in PRODUCT OF YOUR CHOICE, and FREE SHIPPING. The new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine has arrived for Demonstrators. Customers can order it September 1st, but if you want it now, you can put it in your Starter Kit!
Click here to join and get your Starter Kit:
Click here to see a video of my favorite August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Products.
Thank you for stopping by! Let’s have a fabulous summer month!
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Aug 9, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
This month’s theme for the Kre8tor’s Blog Hop is “anniversary.” I thought it would be fun to use Stampin’ Up’s! Nothing’s Better Than Stamp Set to create my anniversary card. Most husbands would consider being loved more than chocolate a huge compliment. Don’t you think? You can follow along for instructions, and find my supplies in the Product List below.
More Than Chocolate
Instructions
Cut Crumb Cake Cardstock, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, and fold at 4 1/4″ to make your card base.
Use the second largest, Stitched Rectangles Die, to cut a layer of Whisper White Cardstock, and glue it to the middle of the card base.
Use the “Love You More Than” die to cut the words from Early Espresso Cardstock. If you want to emphasize the “you,” cut the words a second time from Real Red Cardstock. The die cuts the four words together, but they are not attached.
Cut a section from the Foam Adhesive Sheet, 1″ X 3″, and adhere a piece of 1″ X 3″ Early Espresso Cardstock to one side. Place the “chocolate” on top, and run it through your die cutting machine. Turn it over, and run it through a second time to get a good cut.
Use the candy outline stamp, from the Nothing’s Better Than Stamp Set, and stamp it in Early Espresso Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. Stamp it in rows, enough to fill the heart. The cardstock should be 3″ X 4″ to accommodate the heart, or you can cut the heart first, and then stamp on it. Use the solid stamp to fill in the candy with Early Espresso Ink and Soft Suede Ink, both “stamped off” to be a shade lighter.
I used the heart from the Be Mine Stitched Die Set for cutting, but you could use a different heart, that’s approximately the same size.
Once your heart is glued in place, you can glue the words “Love you more than,” and attach “chocolate.”
Your anniversary card is sure to bring a smile, especially if he gives YOU chocolate!
My August Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code (N7AQURB2) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of August, and I will send the Greenery Embossing Folders to you in September.
* 2 folders
* 6-1/4″ x 3-3/8″ (15.9 x 8.6 cm)
* Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
My August Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a stack of 6X6 Designer Paper (retired, approximately 100 pieces) Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in August.
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 September 1st.
If you’re thinking of ordering close to $100.00, why not get the Starter Kit for $99.00 that includes $125.00 in PRODUCT OF YOUR CHOICE, and FREE SHIPPING. The new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine has arrived for Demonstrators. Customers can order it September 1st, but if you want it now, you can put it in your Starter Kit!
Click here to join and get your Starter Kit:
Click here to see a video of my favorite August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Products.
Thank you for stopping by! Let’s have a fabulous summer month!
For more anniversary card inspiration, the Kre8tors are anxious to share their creations with you. Next is Tricia, just click the button.
Melissa Tennison (USA)
Su Mohr ***YOU ARE HERE***
Tricia Butts
Lisa Kmiec
Sandra Roberts (UK)
Jo Blackman
Jan Musselman – USA
Susan Simpson
Anastasia Radloff
Libby Fens
Tracie St-Louis Canada
Angie McKenzie
Annette Ball – Canada
Jacqui Lawrence UK
Cheryl Taylor (UK)
Rochelle Laird-Smith (Australia)
Annette Elias – De Kijkkast – NL
Sue Allen – Australia
Rebecca-Jo Unwin- Australia
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Aug 8, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I will always remember this wreath card, because it’s the first one I made with our NEW Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
Highland Heather Wreath
As a demonstrator, I was able to pre-order the machine August 4th, and who was I to turn down this opportunity! I was amazed when I received notice it was shipped on the 5th, and totally delighted when it arrived on the 6th. I quickly attached the handle, and then stared at it for a while. LOL. Isn’t it beautiful? I guess you have to be a card maker to fully appreciate it, but it’s a tool I can’t live without. The machine I’ve been using is similar, but it’s black, and old, and not rolling smoothly.
Just look at this beauty! Customers will be able to order it September 1st, so put it on your wish list. If you want it NOW, why not put it in your Starter Kit TODAY, and get free shipping? Contact me, [email protected].
I was anxious to see how it performed, compared to my old machine, and I’m delighted to report it is greatly improved. I decided that the first dies to roll through my machine would be two Wreath Builder Dies. I cut the first one from Highland Heather Cardstock, and with a name like that, I HAD to make a Highland Heather Wreath. Right? I used Mossy Meadow Cardstock for the second die, and both came out clean with one, smooth, run through the machine. I’ve been in the habit of going back and forth several times, and adding shims, to get a clean cut.
See the numbered plates to the left of the machine? To cut with the dies, you first place #1 plate on the machine’s platform, followed by #2 plate, and one of the #3 plates. Then, you place the paper, next the die, and finally the second #3 plate. Now, you are ready to turn the handle, and watch it come out the other side! If you haven’t done this before, you are in for a treat, especially with this new machine. I’m warning you though, it’s addictive!
I kept today’s card very simple, gluing the wreath to wood from In Good Taste Designer Paper, 3 3/4″ X 5″. The wood is on a Gray Granite card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded in the middle at 4 1/4″.
The bow was made with Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, which I colored with a Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend. It’s so fun to have matching ribbon, and it’s easy with the Blends!
The sentiment, “You made my day!” is from the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set. I stamped it in VersaMark, sprinkled with White Embossing Powder, and set it with the Heat Tool. Then, I used my Paper Snips to cut the sentiment by hand, and glued it across the wreath.
This card doesn’t include dry embossing, but I want you to know that I tried it with the new machine, and the recommended sandwiching worked perfectly. I may be giving up my shims!
My August Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code (N7AQURB2) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of August, and I will send the Greenery Embossing Folders to you in September.
* 2 folders
* 6-1/4″ x 3-3/8″ (15.9 x 8.6 cm)
* Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
My August Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a stack of 6X6 Designer Paper (retired, approximately 100 pieces) Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in August.
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 September 1st.
If you’re thinking of ordering close to $100.00, why not get the Starter Kit for $99.00 that includes $125.00 (Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine-hint, hint) in PRODUCT OF YOUR CHOICE, and FREE SHIPPING.
Click here to join and get your Starter Kit:
Click here to see a video of my favorite August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Products.
Thank you for stopping by! Let’s have a fabulous summer month!
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Aug 7, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The focal point of this card was planned to be the sweet bird from the Birds & Branches Stamp Set, but I was interrupted by the UPS truck. So, I immediately opened my Stampin’ Up! box, and there I found a pack of Whale Of A Time Designer Paper. This adorable sea turtle popped out and said “me, me, me!”
Stella
My layout was from Freshly Made Sketches, along with the idea to use stripes.
Prior to the sea turtle’s arrival, I used an Ornate Layers Die to cut the stripes from Forever Greenery Designer Paper, which I glued to a Pretty Peacock card base; very simple without even a layer.
I used a Layering Squares Die for cutting a scalloped square from Whisper White Cardstock. After stamping the bird in Pretty Peacock Ink, I was deciding on her background when the UPS truck arrived. My dog is very good about letting me know when this happens. So, to continue, the sea turtle said her name was Stella, which she said would make a good story, and that the stripe paper would add to her cuteness. How could I argue with that? Setting the bird aside, she promised to stay still, while I cut her from the paper with my Paper Snips.
Stella told me her favorite thing to do was ride ocean waves, and we found the perfect paper for her background, easily cut with a Layering Squares Die.
Stella wanted this card to go to a “very special someone” who loves sea turtles. Guess where we found the sentiment…….in the Special Someone Stamp Set! We stamped it in Pretty Peacock Ink on the white stripe, and our card was complete. I just hope the Birds & Branches bird forgives me.
My August Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code (N7AQURB2) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of August, and I will send the Greenery Embossing Folders to you in September.
* 2 folders
* 6-1/4″ x 3-3/8″ (15.9 x 8.6 cm)
* Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
My August Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a stack of 6X6 Designer Paper (retired, approximately 100 pieces) Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in August.
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 September 1st.
If you’re thinking of ordering close to $100.00, why not get the Starter Kit for $99.00 that includes $125.00 in PRODUCT OF YOUR CHOICE, and FREE SHIPPING.
Click here to join and get your Starter Kit:
Click here to see a video of my favorite August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Products.
Thank you for stopping by! Let’s have a fabulous summer month!
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