Oct 31, 2021 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
Happy Halloween, and I hope you have lots of your favorite candy to eat. I’ve been making my way through a huge, Costco, bag of candy!
I think my sugar overload contributed to the brightness of today’s card.
I began by cutting three, cute, tall, skinny, trees from Basic White Cardstock, using a Christmas Trees Die.
Magenta & Trees
The background is where it gets bright, and pink, with gold veining. I’d like to take credit for designing this paper, but it’s Stampin’ Up’s Expressions In Ink Designer Paper. It’s cut 1/8″ smaller than the Magenta Madness Cardstock I used for backing, 4 3/4″ X 3 1/2″. This gives it a 1/16″ border, and I find the easiest way to measure, using my Paper Trimmer.
After gluing the three trees to the patterned paper, I attached the layer to a Thick Basic White card base (8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″) with Dimensionals.
The sentiment is from the Heartfelt Wishes Stamp Set, stamped in Magenta Madness Ink, on a plain section of the designer paper, and cut with a Beautiful Trees Die. I attached it with two Mini Dimensionals, straddling the tree trunks.
I’ve used this sentiment and die on several cards, because I love the font, which fits perfectly in this label with the pretty edge. And, this alcohol blended paper is wondrous, isn’t it?
I was inspired by the sketch and alcohol blending technique at TGIF; a “MASH UP.”
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Oct 26, 2021 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
Alcohol Blending is a technique that was used to create beautiful patterns in the Expressions In Ink Designer Paper. It makes designing cards a cinch, because the designer paper does all the work. I simply cut a section, 5 1/2″ X 4″, and glued it to a Just Jade card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Majestic Trees
This was followed by cutting two trees from Rainbow Glimmer Paper, using Majestic Mountain Dies. The die set is in the May 2021-April 2022 Annual Catalog, and I used this tree on a number of cards last year. It makes a great Christmas tree, and there are two, so you can cut them at the same time. You can see the entire set in my Product List below. There is also a coordinating, Mountain Air Stamp Set, wonderful for masculine cards.
Prior to gluing the trees in place, I stamped the sentiment. “May your days be merry & bright” is from the Tidings & Trimmings Stamp Set, stamped in Just Jade Ink to match the card base.
I used the Stamparatus to help insure proper stamping. It stamped just right the first time, but I like the added security of the Stamparatus. If you aren’t familiar with it, you can read about it by clicking on the picture in my Product List.
This card was almost too easy, and I tried adding some embellishments, but sometimes “less is more.”
I was inspired by TGIF.
“If you aren’t familiar with how to do the alcohol blending technique, here are a few pointers from our talented master of this technique, Tammy Wilson…
Supplies: Stampin’ Blends Markers of your choice, Vellum Cardstock, Isoproypl Alcohol (99.9% strength if possible), Small Paint Brush, Ear Syringe Bulb (Optional), Heat Tool (Optional)
Start by adding small patches of color on the vellum cardstock. Dip your paint brush in the alcohol, and sparingly add tiny drops to the colored patches. The alcohol will cause the ink to spread, so go slowly. You can also use the ear syringe bulb to blow the ink around, so that you get even more of an organic feel. Once the vellum cardstock is dry (…a Heat Tool will come in handy for this), you can always repeat the process, adding more ink and more alcohol again. The best way to add the finished product to a project is to back it with Basic White Cardstock, using little dabs of Stampin’ Seal. Of course, once you start playing around with this fun technique, you’ll find other little tips and tricks that work for you as well.”
My October Host Code Gift
Just type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, and I will send you the Bumblebee Trinkets in November.
“Create quite the buzz when you finish off your paper crafting projects with these Bumblebee Trinkets. The matte gold finish makes for the perfect combination of elegant and adorable. Add them to your next handmade card or gift; your friends and family will “bee” delighted”.
20 pieces, 1/2″.
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Oct 17, 2021 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
I just received the “early-release” Eden’s Garden Bundle, and was excited to use one of the dies for today’s card. This is a special, “early-release” from the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog with more details below.
I’m in love with this rectangular wreath! To give the wreath variation in color, I used a green pattern of Beauty of the Earth Designer Paper.
Pumpkin Wreath
I chose Basic White Cardstock for the background of my wreath, 5 1/2″ X 4″, and stamped the sentiment in the center.
“If friends were pumpkins I’d pick you” is from the Pretty Pumpkins Stamp Set, stamped in Stazon Black Ink.
Prior to gluing the layer to a 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.
The five, little, pumpkins were cut with a Seasonal Swirls Die from Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, and attached with Dimensionals.
A bow of Bumblebee Gingham Trim was the final touch, attached with a Glue Dot.
Eden’s Garden will be available November 2nd, two months before the new Spring catalog is available. You’re going to want this “early release!”
There are specialty papers and gems exclusive to the early-release, and available only while supplies last. But, the stamp set and dies, pictured below, will be in the new catalog.
ITEM | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | LIMIT |
157823 | EDEN’S GARDEN CLING STAMP SET Early-release product from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog. - 10 cling stamps
- Suggested clear blocks: a, b, d
- Coordinates with Eden Dies
| $23.00 USD | 1 |
157831 | EDEN DIES Early-release product from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog. - 5 dies
- Largest die: 5-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ (13.3 x 9.8 cm)
- Coordinates with Eden’s Garden Cling Stamp Set
| $35.00 USD | 1 |
157832 | EDEN’S GARDEN BUNDLE Includes the Eden’s Garden Cling Stamp Set and Eden Dies; early-release product from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog. Includes the Eden’s Garden Stamp Set and Eden Dies (at a 10% discount). | $52.00 USD | 1 |
159996 | EVER EDEN 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPERExclusive specialty Designer Series Paper; available only during the Eden’s Garden promotion. - 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
- Acid free, lignin free
- Evening Evergreen, gold foil, Soft Succulent
- Only available while supplies last.
| $15.00 USD | 2 |
159997 | EVER EDEN 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) COTTON PAPERExclusive cotton paper; available only during the Eden’s Garden promotion. - 10 sheets: 5 each of 2 colors
- Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent
- Only available while supplies last.
| $8.00 USD | 2 |
159277 | GARDEN GEMSExclusive embellishments; available only during the Eden’s Garden promotion. - 140 adhesive-backed gems.
- Round: 3 mm, 4 mm. Marquise: 8 x 4 mm.
- Cherry Cobbler, Soft Succulent
- Only available while supplies last.
| $7.00 USD | 2 |
160849 | EDEN’S GARDEN COLLECTION The entire exclusive, early-release collection! Stems, sprigs, berries, and twigs abound in the beautiful and bountiful Eden’s Garden Collection! Explore the elegance of Eden with this exclusive, early-release collection. Only available while supplies last. - Eden’s Garden Bundle (10% off)
- Ever Eden 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
- Ever Eden 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Cotton Paper
- Garden Gems
| $82.00 USD
$112.50 CAD | 1 |
I was inspired by TGIF.
My October Host Code Gift
Just type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, and I will send you the Bumblebee Trinkets in November.
“Create quite the buzz when you finish off your paper crafting projects with these Bumblebee Trinkets. The matte gold finish makes for the perfect combination of elegant and adorable. Add them to your next handmade card or gift; your friends and family will “bee” delighted”.
20 pieces, 1/2″.
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Oct 14, 2021 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
One of my favorite die sets in the July -December 2021 Mini Catalog is Giving Gifts. I love Santa and his reindeer, and the frame can be easily snipped away. For today’s card, I used Night of Navy Cardstock, leaving the bottom of the frame for gluing to the sentiment label.
Santa in the forest
The sentiment is from one of my favorite stamp sets in the catalog, Heartfelt Wishes. Isn’t the font fabulous? I stamped “happiest holidays” in Night of Navy Ink on Thick Basic White Cardstock, used an Ornate Layers Die for cutting, and placed it on Dimensionals.
I used the same Ornate Layers Die to cut the three panels behind Santa. This is Beauty of the Earth Designer Paper in a sketchy, blue, forest pattern, that I thought Santa and his reindeer would enjoy.
Behind the three panels is Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″, embossed with one of the Wintry Embossing Folders on an angle. It’s one of the narrow embossing folders that fits in the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines, with details in my Product List below. I glued the embossed pine boughs to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Finally, I added three, bright, Rhinestones to light the way, and my card was complete.
I was inspired by TGIF.
My October Host Code Gift
Just type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, and I will send you the Bumblebee Trinkets in November.
“Create quite the buzz when you finish off your paper crafting projects with these Bumblebee Trinkets. The matte gold finish makes for the perfect combination of elegant and adorable. Add them to your next handmade card or gift; your friends and family will “bee” delighted”.
20 pieces, 1/2″.
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Sep 22, 2021 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
Today’s card was created with two of my favorite Sale-a-bration items: Delicate Dahlias Stamp Set and Summer Shadows Dies. If you look at the items in my Product List below, you’ll notice the price is $0.00. That’s because they are FREE with a $100.00 order! Don’t you love free stuff?
The first thing I did for this clean & simple, sympathy card, was cut five flowers from Vellum, using Summer Shadows Dies.
Dalias Sympathy
I just used two of the dies, but look at all the dies you get in the set!
Next, I decided on a background of a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, topped with Expressions In Ink Designer Paper, 4″ X 5 1/4″. Before gluing the designer paper to the card base, I stamped “sending heartfelt sympathy,” from the Delicate Dahlias Stamp Set, in Shaded Spruce Ink.
To avoid making a mistake on my pretty designer paper, I stamped the sentiment using the Stamparatus, a great positioning tool. It was also helpful that the Delicate Dahlia stamps are photopolymer, because you can see through them.
Lastly, I secured the large flower with Liquid Glue around the center, leaving the petals free. The four smaller flowers are on Mini Dimensionals, with strategically placed Artistry Blooms Sequins. Sneaky way to cover Dimensionals, huh?
I was inspired by TGIF.
My September Host Code Gift
Just type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, and I will send you the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder in October.
“Create a textured background of sheet music using the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. Inspired by the traditional Christmas song “Joy to the World,” this 3D embossing folder not only allows you to easily add texture to your Christmas cards but it will also give them a festive touch that everyone will love.”
Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate you!
Time is running out; Sale-a-bration is coming to a close on September 30.
Just for fun, I totaled the items in my Product List, and if you ordered everything, you would get BOTH Sale-a-bration items for FREE. Plus, you would have the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Stamparatus that every paper crafter needs!
P.S. Not to confuse you, but the two sets featured today are not meant to coordinate. The dies go with a set in the Annual Catalog, the Shaded Summer Stamp Set.
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Sep 15, 2021 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
This is the first time I’ve used the Stitched Greenery Die, and it may become a new favorite. It’s sandwiched as regular dies, but acts as an embossing folder, and can cover the entire card front. I used it with Basic White Cardstock, 5 1/4″ X 4″, glued to a Mossy Meadow card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Stitched Leaves
Once my background was complete, I stamped a leaf in Mossy Meadow Ink on Basic White Cardstock. The leaf is from the Pretty Pumpkins Stamp Set, and I stamped it randomly, sometimes without re-inking. This is sometimes referred to as “stamping-off.” Then, I used an Ornate Layers Die to cut three strips, and glued them on the card front.
Next, I stamped “gather together” in Mossy Meadow Ink on Soft Sea Foam Cardstock, and used an Orante layers Die for cutting. This was attached with Dimensionals to the center of the card.
The pumpkin was cut with a Detailed Pumpkins Die from Cork Specialty Paper, and attached with Dimensionals. I added a leaf, cut with a Detailed Pumpkins Die, from Beauty Of The Earth Designer Paper.
You can see the entire Pretty Pumpkins Bundle in my Product List below. You can purchase the stamp set and dies separately, but you’ll save 10% by buying the bundle, and I highly recommend it.
I was inspired by TGIF.
My September Host Code Gift
Just type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, and I will send you the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder in October.
“Create a textured background of sheet music using the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. Inspired by the traditional Christmas song “Joy to the World,” this 3D embossing folder not only allows you to easily add texture to your Christmas cards but it will also give them a festive touch that everyone will love.”
Sale-a-bration is continuing for the month of September, along with the super duper joining special! If you’ve been thinking about joining the Stampin’ Up! community, there is no time like the present. Stampin’ Up is offering a FREE bundle of your choice to add to your Starter Kit!
These are all from the new July-August 2021 Mini Catalog:
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Exciting news!!! The Whimsy Christmas Card Kit is available!
It’s pictured on page 6 of the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog, and there have been many inquiries about it. It’s only available while supplies last; order ASAP, so you won’t be disappointed, #158166.
Click here to find it at my store:
Here is a video with Stampin’ Up’s! CEO, showing us exactly how to use the kit:
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