Nov 28, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The theme of “thanks” continues for November.
I thought the Crafting Forever stamp set conveyed exactly what I wanted to say.
There’s a humorous sentiment in the stamp set, Crafting Forever, which you can’t see that says, “Crafting forever, housework whenever.” It’s funny, but true. This wonderful hobby has pretty much taking over my “free” time, and, yet, I highly recommend it. I’ve discovered so much joy in being creative, and I believe creativity is inherent in all of us.
Crafting Forever
For today’s card, I used the Large Letters dies to say “THANKS,” and this necessitated making a “Long Card.” The Rich Razzleberry card base measures 8″ X 7,” and scored at 3 1/2.” This size card will fit in a standard 9 1/2″ X 4″ envelope, so no need to custom make one. I topped the card base with Blackberry Bliss cardstock, which I ran through the Big Shot with the Subtle Textured embossing folder. I ran it through several times to cover the extra length of cardstock.
Next, I stamped the four craft images in Black ink on Thick Whisper White cardstock. Then, I matched the letters to the images as closely as possible, and used the Large Letters dies for cutting. I cut additional letters (2 each) for layering, which gives the letters nice thickness, and feels good to the touch. TIP: The letters have a top and bottom; for instance the “H, N and S,” so take care when gluing the layers.
Before gluing the layered letters together, I colored the stamped, craft images with Stampin’ Blends. All seven color combos and Bronze are listed in my Product List below. If you aren’t aware, clicking on the picture will take you straight to my store for purchasing.
I really had fun making this “long card.” Now all I need to do is write a personal message inside, and drop it in the mailbox.
Thanks so much for visiting today!
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Nov 27, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s card is “Merry & Bright” with Santa flying across the moon.
Solar Eclipse Santa
The night sky is from Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series paper, and I used a Layering Squares die with the Big Shot to cut a square “eclipsed” section. After cutting the square from the DSP, I cut two more from Night of Navy cardstock to layer the square for thickness.
Then, I glued the 5 1/4″ X 4″ Twinkle Twinkle DSP to a Thick Whisper White card base, and replaced my cut out square on dimensionals.
I had to laugh, when I realized I was using the “eclipse technique” with a solar eclipse scene.
I love seeing Santa’s silhouette flying across the moon. This wonderful stamp is in the Hearts Come Home stamp set, and I’ve used it many times. I made the moon by using a Sponge Dauber with So Saffron ink on Whisper White cardstock. Then, I cut the moon with a Layering Circles die, and layered it with So Saffron cardstock for thickness.
Once I had my moon, I used the Stamparatus to stamp Santa and his reindeer with Night of Navy ink. I then placed Santa’s portion over the square, and raised the reindeer portion on dimensionals.
The sentiment, “Merry & Bright” is also in Hearts Come Home stamp set, which I stamped in Night of Navy ink on Whisper White cardstock. I used a Stitched Shapes square die for cutting, turning it to make a rectangle.
My inspiration for today’s card is from Freshly Made Sketches:
Thank you for stopping by and “eclipsing” with me! Keep scrolling to see my supply list.
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Nov 26, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Frosted Floral was the suite that jumped out at me, when first viewing Stampin’ Up’s 2018 Holiday Catalog. The best word to describe it is, “luscious.”
I began today’s design with a piece of the Frosted Floral “Specialty” Designer Series Paper. It’s “special,” because it’s printed on shimmery paper. This silvery-gray and white print blends beautifully with the Smoky Slate card base.
Frosted Floral Bouquet
Can you see the raised leaves? It’s called the “eclipse technique,” and there have been lots of wonderful projects using letters with this technique.
I thought it would be fun to use the “eclipse technique” with the leaf from the Frosted Bouquet die set. I simply placed the die on a 4″ X 5 1/4″ piece of Frosted Floral DSP, and rolled it through the Big Shot.
I repeated this two more times, placing the leaf where I thought it would be good for my bouquet of flowers. Next, I used the leaf die to cut more leaves for layering, so they would have dimension. Then, I glued the 4″ X 5 1/4″ piece on the Smoky Slate card base, and glued the layered leaves into their proper holes, matching the pattern of the DSP.
The First Frost stamp set provided my three flowers, which I stamped in Merry Merlot on Thick Whisper White cardstock. I love how the stamp gives the flowers a watercolor look.
I used a die in the Frosted Bouquet die set to cut two sprigs from Silver Foil. The sprigs are glued under the flowers at the base, but mostly unattached.
The sentiment is from the Merry Christmas To All stamp set, and cut with a die from the Merry Christmas die set. I stamped the sentiment in Merry Merlot ink on Smoky Slate cardstock to coordinate with the flowers.
The flowers were naturally lifted by the leaves, and the sentiment was raised on dimensionals.
What Will You Stamp? challenge is showcasing the beautiful, First Frost stamp set this week. If you have this stamp set, we would love for you to post your creations in our gallery. You could be selected as our guest designer for the week!
Hopefully, you’ve been inspired. It’s hard not to love this gorgeous stamp set. Have a fabulous day!
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Nov 23, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Black Friday is finally here! Are you ready to go shopping? Everyone needs flannel pajamas for Christmas! Right? Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper has the perfect red plaid to create these paper pjs. I wish I had an entire pack of this pattern alone; it’s so perfect!
Christmas PJs
The plaid has a thin line of Very Vanilla, so I used Thick Very Vanilla for the card base. Is this pocket not the cutest? I made it with a die from the Pocket die set, and tried to match the “fabric” pattern.
The pocket has folds surrounding it for a natural lift, but I assisted the dimension with Foam Adhesive Strips. While I was at it, I lifted the pocket’s contents as well.
The pine sprig is cut with a Pretty Pines die from Mossy Meadow cardstock. The sentiment, “Here’s to a season filled with warmth, comfort and good cheer!” is from the First Frost stamp set. I stamped it in Cherry Cobbler ink on Very Vanilla cardstock, and used the Everyday Label punch for cutting.
A PJ top has to have buttons, and I found two that matched in my sewing drawer. If you don’t want to take time to hunt for buttons, Stampin’ Up! has ones that would be perfect, which I listed in my Product List below.
Are you doing some gift shopping this weekend? Sometimes it’s fun to mingle in the crowds at the mall, if you aren’t trying to do serious shopping. If that’s not your cup of tea, the computer can get the job done. Don’t forget to check out the sale going on at Stampin’ Up! Nov.23-28. Every two days, a different category from the Annual Catalog will be 10% off! Click on the “Extravaganza” square to go there now!
Thanks for visiting, and have a great day!
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Nov 22, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Before thinking about Black Friday Sales, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I’m sure we are all busy this week, so rather than create a new card, I wanted to review a few of my Thanksgiving cards that have been mailed.
First Frost Thanksgiving Card
First Frost Thanksgiving Card
Country Home Blessings
Thanksgiving Country Home Blessings
Galvanized Metallic Shine
Metallic Country Home Thanksgiving Card
Thanksgiving Tablecloth
Thanksgiving Tablecloth and Fall Leaves
Clicking on the links by the pictures will send you to the original posts with all of the details.
NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT NEWS!!!!
A Stampin’ Up! Black Friday Sale begins tomorrow, Friday the 23rd. Clicking on my “shop” button will take you to my store where you can follow the links to the good deals!
Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been sale!
November 23–24
PAPER & EMBELLISHMENTS
- Bags
- Brads and Buttons
- Cards and Envelopes
- Cardstock
- Designer Series Paper
- Embossing material
- Glitter
- Ribbons
- Twine
- Specialty Paper
- Tags
- Washi Tape
November 25–26
STAMPS & KITS
- Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount, and photopolymer)
- Project kits
- Card kits
- Kit refills
- Memories & More
- Punch box kits
November 27–28
TOOLS & INK
- Adhesives
- Applicators
- Cleaners
- Cutting tools
- Embossing folders
- Framelits and thinlits
- Ink Pads
- Ink refills
- Markers
- Punches
- Scoring Tools
- Stamp blocks and cases
Thank you for visiting on this busy day. Wishing you a wonderful time with family and friends!
Nov 21, 2018 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s gate fold Gingerbread Christmas card is sweet as can be. A gate fold card offers something a little different, while still fitting in our medium envelope.
Gingerbread Friends
The card base is cut lengthwise from 8 1/2″ X 11″ Merry Merlot cardstock, measuring 4 1/4″ X 11.” Scoring each end at 2 3/4,” makes the two sides meet in the center.
I decorated each side with my own DSP, created with the Buffalo Check background stamp. Using my Stamparatus, I inked the stamp with Merry Merlot, and stamped on Whisper White cardstock. Then, I trimmed two pieces, 2 1/4″ X 4,” and glued them to the card front.
My gingerbread friends (Cookie-Cutter Christmas stamp set) were created by stamping them in Crumb Cake ink on Whisper White cardstock, and using the Cookie Cutter punch for cutting. These good friends look alike, and think alike. Can you believe they picked out identical tree gifts (Tranquil Tide cardstock) for each other?
Before looking inside, check out the corner detail (Detailed Deer die set) made of sugar (Sparkle Glimmer Paper).
Now for the inside, where the Whisper White cardstock measures 5 1/4″ X 4.” I stamped the sentiment from the Cookie-Cutter Christmas stamp set in Crumb Cake ink, “Wishing you a season as sweet and joyful as the friendship we share.”
This picture will show you where my gingerbread friends found their Christmas trees; cropped right from a die in the Hometown Greetings die set.
The Merry Merlot rectangle (Swirly Frames stamp set) completes the look for the inside of today’s gate fold card.
Two challenges were my inspiration for today’s card. The theme “Sweet Treats” at Paper Players:
And, the colors at Global Design Project:
This is a busy time of year! If you’re like me, you’re thinking about Black Friday sales. Stampin’ Up! is having one you won’t want to miss.
Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been sale!
November 23–24
PAPER & EMBELLISHMENTS
- Bags
- Brads and Buttons
- Cards and Envelopes
- Cardstock
- Designer Series Paper
- Embossing material
- Glitter
- Ribbons
- Twine
- Specialty Paper
- Tags
- Washi Tape
November 25–26
STAMPS & KITS
- Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount, and photopolymer)
- Project kits
- Card kits
- Kit refills
- Memories & More
- Punch box kits
November 27–28
TOOLS & INK
- Adhesives
- Applicators
- Cleaners
- Cutting tools
- Embossing folders
- Framelits and thinlits
- Ink Pads
- Ink refills
- Markers
- Punches
- Scoring Tools
- Stamp blocks and cases
Clicking on my “Shop”button will take you to the sale on November 23rd. Start making your list! See you there!
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