A Fall Hexagon Bundle Card

 One of the on-line exclusives that Stampin' Up! offers is called the Hexagon Bundle.  You can only purchase this on-line, you will not find it in any of our catalogs.  When using this bundle, it is so fun to create a simple card!  All you do is punch and assemble! In my video I used some retired stamps and embellishments because I am waiting for my new products to arrive.  So, I recommended what could be used now.

Here's what you will need:

PAPER

• Base Card: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Cajun Craze Cardstock
• Top Layer: 5-1/4" x 4" Early Espresso Cardstock
• Inside Layer: 5-1/4" x 4"   Basic White
• Scraps of:
• Real Red Cardstock
• Crushed Curry Cardstock
• Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
• Old Olive Cardstock
• Mossy Meadow Cardstock
• Cajun Craze Cardstock
• Basic White Cardstock

STAMPS & BUNDLES

• Hexagon Bundle
• I had to use a retired stamp set.  I highly recommend the Autumn Leaves Bundle  

INK

• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stamp Padin'
• Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad 
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

ADHESIVES

• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Stampin' Seal

EMBELLISHMENTS

• I used a retired set, I would highly recommend the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems

TOOLS

• Bone Folder
• Take Your Pick
• Paper Snips
• Paper Trimmer

Thank you for joining me today.  To view the simplicity of making this card, please take a look at my video.  If you wish to purchase any products to make this card, go to my shop, or click on the image(s) below.  Happy Stamping!

Product List

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199]
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (English) [162889]	Autumn Leaves Bundle (English) [162186]
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems [161288]	Bone Folder [102300]
Take Your Pick [144107]

Team Challenge--Double Tag Sentiment

Each month my team leader has us take a look at a sketch and then challenges us to come up with our own creation.  We can make it look exactly like the sketch, or, put together our own creative project.  This month we were challenged with this sketch:

It's a double tag to put a sentiment on and then adhere to your card.  The following is my creation:

These are the products used to make this project:

• Basic Black Cardstock
• Very Vanilla Cardstock
• 2-3/8" Circle Punch
• Decorative Circle Punch
• Circle Saying Photopolymer Stamp Set
• (2) 9" strips of the Black and Very Vanilla Large Check 3/8" Ribbon
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Take Your Pick Tool

After punching out the circles, I stamped my sentiment on the Very Vanilla piece.  Using the multipurpose glue I adhered the top-left half of the piece to the black circle.  On each end of the circles, I pierced a hole with my Take Your Pick Tool.  Using both strips of the ribbon I pulled the ends through the holes and tied a knot on each end.  Very simple, but I think it looks cute!

Thanks for joining my blog post today!  To see other creative projects, click on the names below and see what my teammates came up with!

1.	Jill Hamlett
2.	Patrizia L deBoer
3.	Shari Braun
4.	Dawn Olchefske

Embossed Cards

There are many ways to emboss a card, however. today I am sharing with you the simplest option.  That is through the use of an embossing folder.  Placing your cardstock in an embossing folder and running it through the Stampin' Cut and Emboss machine goes quickly and raises images that make your cards elegant and fun to create!  This example is a Christmas or seasonal card using the Stars at Night Hybrid Embossing Folder.   

Here's what you will need:

PAPER

• Base card:  5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" Night of Navy Cardstock
• Outside Layer: 4" X 5-1/4" Boho Blue Cardstock
• Inside Layer: 4" X 5-1/4" Basic White

STAMPS AND EMBOSSING FOLDERS

• Stars At Night Bundle

INK

• Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
• Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

ADHESIVES

• Stampin' Seal
• Mini Glue Dots

EMBELLISHMENTS

• White Iridescent 1/2" Ribbon
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels or
• Tinsel Gems - Three Pack

TOOLS

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

You can check out my video to see how easy it is to make this card.  If you are interested in purchasing any of the products, visit my shop, or click on the image(s) below.  Thanks for stopping by today!  Happy Stamping!

Product List

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161724]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Stars At Night Bundle (English) [162007]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Iridescent Ribbon [161955]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
Tinsel Gems Three Pack [161624]	Bone Folder [102300]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Two Sided DSP

If you are looking for an idea of how to get rid of some of the Designer Series Paper that you have extra of around the house, today's card is a very simple card to help you use it up.  This is so simple that you could make several cards at one time using a set of the DSP.  Lots of thank you cards or birthday cards, etc. I got this idea from Jackie Bohluis, Klompen Stampers, another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Here's what you will need:

PAPER:

• You will need a 6" X 6" piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) that has two sides that you would like together.  I used the Countryside Inn 12" x12" DSP and cut it down to the 6" X 6".  From this smaller piece of paper, you will make several cuts:
• 3/4" X 6" is cut on one side, you won't need this strip, but the end that you cut it off from will become the "bottom" of your sheet.  
• (2) 1"- 5-1/4" cut from the right side of your sheet.
• You should now have a piece that is 4" X 5-1/4" left over.
• Next you will cut a 5-1/2 "square of a coordinating cardstock. Score at 1" on one side of the square. I used Night of Navy Cardstock
• Basic White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock for your sentiment

Be sure to watch the video on how to assemble.  It is so unbelievably easy and makes a fun, creative card! 

STAMPS:

• Go To Greetings

INK:

• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

EMBELLISHMENTS:

• You can use whatever you want, I chose to make a bow with the Boho Blue 3/8" Textured Ribbon

ADHESIVES:

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

TOOLS:

• Bone Folder
• Oval Punch
• Paper Trimmer

You can go to my shop to purchase any products used in today's project, or you can click on the product below.  That will take you to my shop. Be sure to check out the video that shows just how to assemble this card.  You won't believe how simple it is!  Thanks for joining me today!  Be sure to hit the like and subscribe buttons and let your friends about this blog as well.  Have a great day, and Happy Stampin'!

Product List

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161467]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Bone Folder [102300]	Paper Trimmer [152392]

Fractured Card Technique

 I spent some time today looking for ideas for different techniques and ways to make cards. Once in a while, as a crafter, your mind needs a little more inspiration!  😊

Today I'm going to share with you a technique that seems to have become a bit popular, and I found it fairly easy to make!  I got this idea from Lynn Dunn, Stamptastic Designs, another Stampin' Up demonstrator.

Here's what you will need:

PAPER:

• 4" x 5-1/4" of a Designer Series Paper (DSP) that you want to use. Choose this piece first and then find your desired color scheme based on your DSP paper.  I used Glorious Gingham, 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper.  The color I chose was the Blueberry Bushel -- large Gingham sheet.
• 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", (scored at 4-1/4") of a coordinating color cardstock.  I used the Blueberry Bushel.
• I cut (4) 1/4" X 5-1/2" strips using the Blueberry Bushel cardstock. 
• Basic White, 2-3/8" square
• Other Cardstock used was:
• Berry Burst
• Fresh Freesia 
• Early Espresso
• Holographic Trio 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Paper

STAMPS & BUNDLES

• Using the Stylish Shapes Dies, I chose the 2-3/8" square.  You will want to use a shape that will be 2-3/8" or smaller in order to work with this card technique.
• I then used the Share a Milkshake Bundle to make my focal point.  

INKS

• Berry Burst Classic Stamp Pad
• Fresh Freesia Classic Stamp Pad
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

ADHESIVES

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

TOOLS

• Bone Folder
• Paper Trimmer
• Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Now that you have all the products you need, watch my video to see how it all goes together and enjoy making your own!  If you wish to purchase any of these products be sure to go to my shop and order.  Otherwise, you can click on the products you want below, and order that way.  Thanks for visiting today!  Be sure to click the subscribe button and the like button.  Share with others how they too can get these products and ideas!  Thanks for your support and Happy Stampin'!

Product List

Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163170]	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146968]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Holographic Trio 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [161744]	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143]	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Share A Milkshake Bundle (English) [160396]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Bone Folder [102300]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]