Welcome to Stamping Sunday! Today, we are excited to share with you “celebration” projects.  It’s fortunate for us that Stampin’ Up! decided to offer a second Sale-a-bration this year, because that means more FREE products with a qualifying order. It also means a special “joining” offer through the month of September, which you can read about below.

“Celebrate” is the perfect word for cards, because it’s suitable for so many occasions. I designed two cards, both with a casual crafter in mind; one who might enjoy fussy cutting, and another who has patience for detail.

Dahlia Celebration

Let’s start with the fussy cut, Delicate Dahlia. Other than the hand cutting, this card is simple, with a few tools, which are in my Product List below.

I began with a Fresh Freesia card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Next, is a layer of Magenta Madness, cut with the largest Scalloped Contours Die. Then, a layer of tiny dots (Pattern Party Designer Paper) cut with the second largest Scalloped Contours Die.

To keep the card simple, you could stamp the flower one time, use its die for cutting, and your card would be beautiful. I made it complicated by stamping the flower three times, in three different colors (Fresh Freesia, Magenta Madness, Highland Heather). Then, I used two-step stamping, stamping over each flower with the outline stamp in Memento Black Ink. This stamp gave me the lines to follow for fussy cutting. After cutting, I layered the flowers with Dimensionals, and attached it to the card front.

The sentiment, “Let’s celebrate you,” is from the Sweet As A Peach Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink on gingham from Pansy Petals Designer Paper. I used the smallest Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting, as well as for the black & white, Pattern Party strip, beneath it.

My second design really highlights the word, “celebrate,” created with Playful Alphabet Dies, and Pattern Party Designer Paper. The letters can take a bit of patience, but worth the effort.

First, I attached a 1″strip of black, Pattern Party Designer Paper, to a 1″ strip of Foam Adhesive Sheet, placing the letters on top, and running it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Then, I turned the letters upside down, and ran it through a second time to make sure it was a good cut.

The Foam Adhesive Sheet is an easy way to give the small letters wonderful dimension, and it’s fairly easy to peel the backing and stick them to the card front. The letters could be lined up evenly on the lined Pattern Party Designer Paper beneath them, by putting the bottom of the letter down first.

The platform was created by gluing the designer paper to Thick Basic White Cardstock, 4 3/4″ X 1/1/2″, and cutting the top with a Scalloped Contours Die. 

The background was really fun to create, and something a beginner would enjoy. I started by randomly stamping a Delicate Dahlia stamp, in Magenta Madness Ink, on Basic White Cardstock, 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″. Then, I stamped over each flower in Memento Black Ink, using the two-step, outline stamp. Next, I used the largest Scalloped Contours Die for cutting.

I glued my pretty layer of flowers to a Polished Pink card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Then, I attached my platform with Dimensionals, and added a few Artistry Blooms Sequins.

Our designers are excited to share their “celebrate” projects with you, so hop along, and enjoy!

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. 

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 Here is a video with Stampin’ Up’s! CEO, showing us exactly how to use the kit:

 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCcMTR-Wbcw

 

 

 

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