Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Fun Fold Christmas Card

Today, I decided to introduce you to a bundle found in our Mini Catalog, Sept-Dec 2023.  That is the Stars At Night Bundle.


The card that I made shows the stamp set and dies from this bundle.  Here's the materials you will need to make this card yourself:

PAPER
  • Card Base:  
    • Basic Black 4-1/4" X 11" 
    • score at 5-1/2",
    • cut 3" off one side
  • Inside Layer: Very Vanilla Cardstock 4" X 5-1/4"
  • Top Layer: Joyful 12"X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper 2-1/4" X 4"
  • Crushed Curry Scrap (to make star)
  • Sentiment Base : Shaded Spruce 4-1/4" X 2-1/2"

STAMPS/BUNDLES
  • Stars at Night Bundle

INK
  • Wild Wheat (to stamp inside image)
  • Versa Mark Water Color Ink

EMBELISHMENTS
  • Black and Very Vanilla Ribbon
  • Basic Black of the Basic Embossing Powders

ADHESIVES
  • Stampin' Seal
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • Stampin' Dimensionals

TOOLS
  • Bone Folder
  • Paper Snips
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Embossing Additions Tool Kit
  • Heat Tool US


Thank you for joining me today! Be sure to visit my YouTube Video to see how this card is made.  To order any of these products, visit my shop or click on the product(s) below to place your order.


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Sunday, September 3, 2023

Some of you may not like hearing this, but Christmas isn't too far off anymore,  Stampin' Up's Mini Catalog is coming out September 6th with lots of fun products for the holiday season.   Today's card is a good representation of what you will find in this year's Mini Catalog.  Here's what you will need:



PAPER

  • Base card:  Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
  • Inside Layer:  Basic White 5-1/4" X 4
  • 2-1/2" Square of Basic White for die-cutting
  • Outside Layer:  Joyful 12 X 12 Designer Series Paper -- 5-1/4" X 4"
  • Die cut of Joy of Christmas 12 X 12 Designer Series Paper

STAMPS

  • Christmas Classics Bundle

INK

  • Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

EMBELLISHMENTS

  • Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels
  • Gold& Vanilla Satin Edged Ribbon

ADHESIVES

  • Stampin' Seal
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Mini Glue Dots

TOOLS

  • Bone Folder
  • Take Your Pick
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine








https://youtu.be/rtvaXg5sbRI

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Light The Sky

I am enjoying the new products that have arrived from our mini catalog, which will soon be launched on September 5th!  This catalog is full of a lot of fun things.  I did an unboxing lately of some of the products to be found in this catalog.  Click here to see that video.





Today I have chosen to make a very simple card with the Light the Sky Photopolymer Stamp Set.  It's a fun set that allows you to celebrate any occasion and is sure to light up the face of your receiver!


Here are the products you will need to make this card:

PAPER

  • Base Card: Starry Sky Cardstock 5-1/2 X 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
  • Inside and outside Layers:(2) Basic White Cardstock 5-1/4" X 4"
  • Top Layer:  Gold Creations 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper 5" X 3-3/4" or 5-1/4 X 4" (whatever your preference is)
  • Sentiment: Scrap of Basic White 2-5/8" X 1"

STAMPS AND DIES

  • Light the Sky Bundle

INK

  • Blueberry Bushel
  • Real Red
  • Crushed Curry
  • Garden Green

ADHESIVES

  • Stampin' Seal
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Mini Glue Dots

TOOLS

  • Bone Folder
  • Paper Trimmer

To see how this card is made, visit my video and stamp along!  To purchase any of the products, please go to my shop.  The Light the Sky Bundle will be available on September 5th! Thanks for visiting today!  Be sure to click on the "like" button and share with your friends!  Happy Stamping!



Saturday, August 12, 2023

Tent Sketch Card

Today I am sharing with you a card that I created from scratch just by looking at a simple sketch.  Seeing a sketch allows us to dream of how we want to create our card.  This was the card I created from this sketch.  Not exactly like the sketch, but there are some similarities.

 




PAPER

  • 11" x 4-1/4 Garden Green Cardstock 
  • 2-5/8" X 3-3/4" Calypso Coral Cardstock
  • Bubble Bath Cardstock 
  • A cut image from the Fresh as a Daisy 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper
  • Strips: Garden Green 1/2" x 4", and Calypso Coral 3/4" x 4"

STAMPS

  • Go To Greetings

INK

  • Tuxedo Black Momento Ink Pad

ADHESIVES

  • Stampin Seal
  • Multi Liquid Glue
  • Stampin' Dimensionals

EMBELLISHMENTS & DIE

  • Tinsel Gems - Four Pack
  • Flat Adhesive - Backed Pearls
TOOLS
  • Bone Folder
  • Take Your Pick
  • Paper Trimmer

To see how this card is made, visit my YouTube Channel.  If you wish to purchase any products, you can go to my shop, or click on the products below.  Thanks for joining me today!  Happy Stamping!

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Criss - Cross Card

I'm always looking for fun and unusual ways to create a card, and Jackie Bolhuis, another demonstrator shows how to make this kind of card.  She didn't have a name for it so I just chose the name I did due to the X that you create in the middle of your card.  Here's what you will need:


PAPER

  • Base card: Azure Afternoon 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
  • First/Mid layer: Berry Burst  (2) 5-1/4" x 4"
  • Top layer:  Basic White  (2) 5" x 3-3/4"
  • Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper 4-3/4" x 3-1/2"

STAMPS

  • Country Bouquet Stamp Set

INK

  • Azure Afternoon

ADHESIVES

  • Stampin' Seal
  • Stampin Dimensionals
  • Mini Glue Dots

EMBELLISHMENTS & DIES

  • Linen Thread
  • 2023-2025 In Color Dots

TOOLS

  • Bone Folder
  • Take Your Pick 
  • 2-3/8" Circle Punch
  • Paper Snips
  • Paper Trimmer

Thanks for joining me today.  If you want to see how this card is put together, you can watch my video (which is less than 12 minutes long) to see how it's done. If you wish to purchase any products, be sure to visit my shop or click on the product(s) below.  Have a great day, and happy stamping everyone!

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Little Card, Big Message

I recently purchased the Big Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set.  I purchased it with the idea of making children's cards with it, the...