Nutz about Stamping

The perfect way to preserve your amazing life experiences

Since the pandemic hit, I have made it a daily feature to take a walk when my work is over - to get up and moving and out in the fresh air. Sometimes I take walks in the dunes. And I mean long walks. You can literally walk for hours in the dunes, up and down winding paths that sometimes give you a glimpse of the sea as you go. 

Back in March I came across two amazing sights: 

Believe it or not, these Scottish Highland cattle are wild. They roam freely through the dunes here and there, keeping the grass under control. You never know when and where you might see them so I was really excited to come across them on my walk. They look so docile and I would love to touch those long shaggy manes. But best not. 

As I continued on my walk another amazing experience happened. I came down the path and spotted this fellow:

I stopped for a while and watched him (her?) watching me. After a bit I started walking towards him and he didn't move. At all. I kept expecting him to dash into the brush or challenge me, but he didn't. He just watched. And amazingly, I got to the point where this shot could be taken - no zoom needed:

How about that for breathtaking! 

I was so taken with my fox sighting that I decided to grab two packs of dies and create a scrapbook page using this photo. 

Meadow dies

And the Dandy Wishes dies: 

Here's the page I created, featuring the wild grasses and the fox in the dunes: 

What a great way to preserve this very special memory. It took a lot of thought for me to get to this point and I just realized that I didn't have a date or location on my page so I will definitely add that soon, so I have a time-stamped memory to look back on years from now. 

If you want to add these two packs of dies to your craft room, click on either photo to head over to my online store! 

Strips, stripes or something else? What would you choose for this fun challenge?

That's the million dollar question for this week's challenge - hehe.

I decided to choose strips using some of the new In Colors:

Pale Papaya

Fresh Fresia

Soft Succulent

I think these three colors go beautifully together and love how they stand out of my card map card. I kept it simple in layout and featured the Quiet Meadow stamp set for the flower and phrase:

Here's my card: 

Sweet and simple, right? Now it's your turn - try this week's card map challenge and see what you will create - stripes? Strips? or something stamped? 

If you want to see what the other design crew members created using this week's challenge, click here. 

Are you looking for a fun bullet journal page idea? Give this one a try!

Do you bullet journal? I do and have for a couple of years. I love how my journal helps me organize my weekly and monthly tasks and each month I look for new and creative layout ideas. 

I decided a few months ago to start using my Stampin' Up! supplies to help me design my monthly cover page. Some months I stamp, some months I stamp and color and some months I just use embellishments. 

Enter May 2021! I knew immediately what I wanted to use for my May cover page. My Meadow dies - part of the Quiet Meadow bundle. 

I introduced the amazing Meadow dies a couple of weeks ago - on this YouTube video. After the video ended I had some leftover pieces and decided right away to use them in my bullet journal. 

After I had the bits and pieces adhered down I added my May calendar. What do you think?

 

I am thrilled with how it turned out. I used my Playful Alphabet dies for MAY - just to pull it all together. 

If you want to purchase the Quiet Meadow bundle, click on the image of the bundle above. That link will take you straight to my online store! 

How to create a beautiful quiet meadow sunset on a friendship card

Hi fellow crafters! This week I am going to show you how to create a beautiful Quiet Meadow sunset card. This is a super fun technique using our new Blending Brushes. 

First, let's have a look a the Blending Brushes - this is such a cool new tool in this year's Annual Catalog: 

You can blend ink beautifully using Blending Brushes. Apply extremely light shades of ink or create soft gradient backgrounds with no lines. Or use them with Decorative Masks or stencils; the velvety soft bristles blend ink perfectly.

* Set of 3

* Gray with white bristles 

* 6" (15.2 cm) long

* Washable

* Click on the photo of the Blending Brushes to order a pack at my Online Store. 

I used my Quiet Meadow bundle as the main feature on my card. The Meadows dies are rockin' it! I introduced these dies in last week's video - click here to see each of the dies in this pack. 

In my video below I show you how to create a beautiful sunset card layer. Here's my card:

 

Stamp Sets:  Quiet Meadow bundle (155847)

 

Ink: Pumpkin Pie

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:       

    Basic Black: 4" x 5 1/4" (9.5 x 13.5 cm); 3 1/4" x 1 1/4" (8 x 3.5 cm); 2 1/4" x 4 1/4"

    Bumblebee: 9 x 13 cm; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (21 x 14.8 cm) 

Whisper White: 2 1/4" x 1/2" (6 x 1.5 cm)

   

Misc:  Meadow Dies (purchase separately using 155852); Blending Brushes (153611); Multi-purpose Liquid Glue

 

And here's my video. Tip: listen all the way through for bonus ideas and to see a second card idea.

This is a fabulous time to join Stampin' Up! See why below:

It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up!

New team members get even MORE FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. From 4–31 May, new team members can get $125   $155 worth of products for only $99.

+ free business supplies

+ free shipping

+ all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up! 

• The Starter Kit also includes business resources like catalogs, brochures, order forms, and postcards.
• The Starter Kit also includes a FREE past Paper Pumpkin kit

Click the 'Join Now' image below to join my amazing, friendly and FUN team:

In addition to the amazing added value to your Starter Kit, you also get to be a part of our amazing community of crafters. Plus, you'll get to enjoy sharing simple and fun crafting experiences with others, early access to products, and exclusive access to training events.

Here's more great reasons why I would love for you to join my team:

You get to choose what products you want to start with and what type of business supplies you want. Then we’ll ship the kit right to your door. 

• You have total control over the products YOU want in your Starter Kit!
•  The flexibility of setting your own hours and working from home; it provides part-time to full-time income and you are your own boss
• Creative and Business support including:
  A quarterly magazine filled with project ideas and business training
  A web site dedicated to providing you with training and information for your business
  A Demonstrator Business Web Site where your customers can see the products and classes you have to offer, and place orders through your Online Store
  Beautiful, exclusive artwork and high quality products to offer your customers
• Monthly coaching calls to help you move your business forward
• Monthly team meetings and one-on-one support for business builders

Give the business a try - there is no penalty to drop and no pressure from me - you do as much or as little as YOU want!

Want to learn more? Email me at nutzaboutstamping@icloud.com and let's set up a time to chat. I am happy to answer any questions you have!

See how to let colorful paper create a beautiful card layout

Today's card is super colorful and so easy to make. It uses some brand new Annual Catalog products - yum-o!

Note: my online store is now open and ready for your first orders! Click here to head over now OR click on any of the images below if you want to order them exclusively! 

First let's have a peek at the Tailored Made Tags dies:

There are so many uses for these amazing dies - think scrapbooking, paper crafting, gift tags and, yes, cards! 

Next I want to introduce the Pattern Party paper: 

Here's what's special about this paper pack: you can earn it only as a hostess! That's right, and this pack has forty-eight 12x12 sheets! Grab your friends, collect some orders and then share this paper once it arrives! 

Add a phrase from the new Inspired Thoughts stamp set: 

And you can make this card in no time at all:

 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Inspired Thoughts (155536)
• Card Stock: Basic White (159276); Poppy Parade (119793); Granny Apple Green (146990);
  Daffodil Delight (119683); Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (155426 – Host Rewards Item)
• Ink: Granny Apple Green (147095)
• Other: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Tailored Made Tags Dies (155563); Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475); Paper Snips Scissors (103579); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements: 

• Poppy Parade: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored and folded at 4-1/4” to create card base; scraps for
  die-cutting
• Basic White: 4” x 5-1/4” and 1/2” x 2-3/4”
• Granny Apple Green: 2-3/4” x 4-1/4”
• Daffodil Delight: 2-1/2” x 4”
• Pattern Party Designer Series Paper: 2-1/2” x 4-1/2”

Instructions:

1. Adhere the 4” x 5-1/4” piece of Basic White Cardstock on the inside of our base card.
2. Adhere the Daffodil Delight cardstock to the Granny Apple Green cardstock and adhere to the front of your base card.
3. Using the Cut & Emboss Machine and the Tailored Made Tags Die, cut out 5 of the smallest rounded top tag from the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper. Using the circle from the same die and the scrap of Poppy Parade cardstock, cut out 5 circles. Adhere the circles to the tags using the Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  When dry, tie 2”-3” of White Baker’s Twine to each tag; trim as needed.
4. Adhere each of the tags to the Daffodil Delight Cardstock using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tip:  work from the center out.
5. Stamp the sentiment using Granny Apple Green ink onto the ½” strip of Basic White Cardstock. Using your Paper Snips, “flag notch” each end and adhere to the tags to finish.

See how to take a plain card layout and make it fabulous

I am absolutely crazy about the new Quiet Meadow stamp set and dies. It's all I want to craft with lately!

 

So when I saw this week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge, I immediately reached for....yes....Quiet Meadow!

But this card map is quite plain so I also grabbed my Blending Brushes, ink, Stampin' Blends and Tasteful Touches stamp set and went to town. 

Here's my card! 

And now it's your turn! Try our card map challenge and see what you can create - using a simple layout or going to town like I did.

Note: my online store has been refreshed with all those yummy new Annual Catalog products - click here to head over for a look! 

If you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew design team members created for this challenge, click here to head on over to that site. 

Fasten your crafting seatbelts - 256 new products are coming your way!

It's here! It's here. Introducing the 2021-22 Annual Catalog!

 

Why is it so amazing? Here are a few great reasons why you want one of the bad boys in your hands right away:

• 256 amazing new samples!
• 346 samples to provide you with inspiration!
• 176 pages!
• 5 new Product Suites!
• 23 new bundles!
• 5 new punches!
• 14 new ribbons!
• 8 new embossing folders!
• 4 new packs of jewels and gems!
• And so much more

If you don't have a Stampin' Up demonstrator and if you live in the USA (or NL, DE, UK, AT or FR) and would like a free copy of the catalog please email me: nutzaboutstamping@icloud.com! 

Come back soon so I can share more exciting news about this amazing new catalog - including our FIVE new In Colors! 

See how to use the Meadow dies to make a beautiful Mother's Day card

Hi fellow crafters! This week I have another beautiful Mother's Day card idea to share using the brand new Meadow dies which you can purchase separately or bundle with the Quiet Meadow stamp set at a discount. I can't wait to show you this card idea!

 

First, let's have a look at the Quiet Meadow bundle. You can order this bundle on 4 May after my online store has been updated and opened: 

 

 

Here's what the 13 dies look like, using Basic Black against a White background. Sometimes it is nice to see what each die looks like and can offer to your crafting room. 

 

 

For my card below, I used 3 of the dies, and one of the phrases in the Quiet Meadow stamp set. I also used some of the retiring Fine Art Floral paper:

 

 

I decided to use my Pool Party ink and stamp on the paper to give it a bit more interest. You can see this and a second card idea in my video below. 

 

Here's my Meadows Dies Mother's Day card:

 

Supplies:

Stamp Sets:  Quiet Meadow bundle (155847)

 

Ink: Pool Party

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:       

    Basic Black: 4" x 5 1/4" (9.5 x 14 cm); 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" (13.5 x 4 cm); 1 1/2" square (4 cm)

    Fine Art Floral paper: 3 3/4" x 5" (9 x 13.5 cm)

    Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" ; 2 1/8" x 6/8"

 

   

Misc: Multi-purpose liquid glue; In Color Jewels (155572); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Meadow Dies (purchase separately using 155852); Elegant Faceted Gems (152464); Fine Art Floral paper (154558)

 

Here's my video - watch for bonus tips along the way and a second card idea using two different dies from the same pack! 

Quench your thirst for the joy of warm, sunny days and cool paper treats.

This month we have something special in store for you—a fresh take on summer fun for all ages, from the young in age to the young at heart. The So Cool Paper Pumpkin kit offers vivid colors and watercolor-splashed images that are sure to quench your thirst for the joy that comes with warm, sunny days and cool treats.

The kit comes complete with everything you need to create 12 summer-themed cards with matching envelopes that are so delightful, they’re practically guaranteed to bring on the smiles. Make one set for yourself and another to gift to someone special.

If you’re a parent, grandparent, or even the fun aunt, you’ll be a hit when you introduce this kit to the kiddos in your life. They’ll sure to love the fun colors, playful shapes, and two full matching sticker sheets. Gift the kit to a special little one in your life or, better yet, sit down together and make some cherished memories right along with the cards.

If you’re a parent, grandparent, or even the fun aunt, you’ll be a hit when you introduce this kit to the kiddos in your life. They’ll sure to love the fun colors, playful shapes, and two full matching sticker sheets. Gift the kit to a special little one in your life or, better yet, sit down together and make some cherished memories right along with the cards.

This kit is so much fun, you may find yourself humming an oh-so-familiar tune while crafting—the happy song of the neighborhood ice cream truck. Check out this month’s how-to video below and get ready to savor the flavor!

 

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Craving even more summer fun? Check out these cool treats served up by our talented concept artists. Get inspired by their fresh takes on this month’s kit and all you can do with it—the fun of this kit is matched only by its versatility!

Whether you choose to recreate their designs or let the joy of summer inspire you to create your own fresh takes, we’d love to see your creative talents on display. Share your cool creations on social media using #PaperPumpkin and #SoCool. Who knows? You just might inspire others to start expressing their own creative side.

So Cool Refills

Why not treat yourself to the chance to savor even more of the flavor? This Paper Pumpkin Kit is So Cool, you are not going to want to miss the chance to pick up a refill pack. Each refill kit offers a full set of supplies you can use with the original stamp set and ink spot to make more fun cards and other summer-themed projects. Hurry! Just like summer, these refill kits won’t last. Get yours before they’re gone!

Only 4 days remain to get your favorite retiring products

Time is almost up! On 3 May the 2021-22 Annual Catalog goes live and all retiring products are no longer available. Don't miss out and regret our: 

If you love great deals, our Last-Chance Products Sale is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog—and as an extra bonus—you’ll get a peek at the list of items carrying over to the other catalogs. Many items will sell out fast, so don’t delay—make sure to place your order today!

Click the image below to see the retiring products list - note: some items are already sold out so place your order now! 

Promotion Details:

Sales Period: 24 March, 1:00 PM (MT) – 3 May 2021, 11:59 PM (MT)

• Only select items in the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog will be discounted.
• Sale applies to all order types except host items
• No minimum purchase is required.
• Retiring items are available while supplies last.
• Carryover items and some retiring items will not be discounted.
• Items carrying over from a mini catalog into another mini catalog will not be available until that catalog is released.
• Items carrying over from the annual catalog to another catalog will be available continuously.

And now click the easy button to hop on over to my online store! Psst: check out my Clearance Rack too! 

Try this fun tic tac toe challenge for your next card design

I think tic tac toe boards are so much fun to use for card map challenges. So of course I was delighted to see this week's Paper Craft Crew post: 

Sometimes I mull and fret over which row or column to choose. But this week I didn't hesitate. After glancing over the board I chose: Ribbon, Punch and Floral. 

I chose my Daisy punch - both a flower AND a punch (feeling pretty proud of that brainwave). 

I know that I wanted to use Bumblebee for my card base - because it matches my Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon. I am so excited that this ribbon is NOT retiring - yay!

And then I decided to use a sheet of the Dandy Garden designer paper - this is such a fun, colorful pack of paper.

I love the designs and colors and picked a coordinating design for my card. If you love this paper too - remember that it is retiring so you want to order it this week! (Click on the paper photo to head over to my online store)

Here's my card map challenge card: 

If you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew design team members made for this week's challenge, click here. We hope you will join in the fun!

Knock it out of the park with this playful crafting kit!

Step up to the plate, take a swing, and knock it out of the park! With the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit, it’s your turn to go to bat for all the people who’ve gone to bat for you. This month’s timeless kit with a “throwback” theme contains enough grand slam supplies to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—featuring classic colors, pinwheel and pinstripe patterns, and vintage-washed paper pieces. There’s no “batter” way to root, root, root for your home team and honor the all-stars in your life!

Play ball! 

A beloved baseball-themed kit would be incomplete without the sport’s signature, sticky snack—the official bubble gum of the MLB! A favorite in the field, the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit contains a couple sticks of the chewy staple; chew while you craft, slide a piece into a card, or save it for later.

Send a seventh-inning stretch in a classic card with all-star stripes, a nostalgic nod, and a stamp set fit for an MVP! But, before you give it all you’ve got, give this month’s promotional video a watch. See what the Batter Up! kit is all about, then share the message with your friends and family. 

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See how one pack of dies makes a beautiful Mother's Day card

This week I have another beautiful Mother's Day card idea to share using the brand new Quiet Meadow stamp set, the Pierced Blooms dies and 2021-23 In Colors. So let's get started, shall we?

 

The main feature on my card is the Pierced Blooms dies. I used three of them for my card layout. 

I also used the new Quiet Meadow bundle - as you can see you can purchase the stamp set separately OR bundle the set with its matching dies - lovely on their own too - for a 10% discount. 

And I used three of the new In Colors: Polished Pink, Fresh Freesia and Pale Papaya. 

 

I created a video tutorial showing how I created my Mother's Day card. I posted the video under the card photo and supplies list - watch for bonus tips ideas along the way. 

 

Here's my Pierced Blooms Mother's Day card:

 

 

Stamp Set: Quiet Meadow (155082)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:       

Fresh Fresia: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; three pieces 1 1/2" square

Basic Black: 4" x 5 1/4" (10 cm square)

Whisper White: 3 6/8" square; five pieces 1" square (9.5 cm square)

Polished Pink: three pieces 1 1/2" square

Pale Papaya: three pieces 1 1/2" square; 2 3/4" x 2" 

   

Misc: In Color Jewels (155572); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Pierced Blooms dies (154312)

Here's my video - thanks for watching! 

If you are an animal lover this is the perfect card for you

The Hot Dog stamp set is sooooo dang cute, right? 

 

I dare you to find a stamp set that has more dachshund-related puns than the Hot Dog set. Pair the adorable doggies with smile-inducing messages to create perfect cards for the dog lovers in your life. Long and short of it, you need this set!

(Click on the stamp set image to order it at my online store!)

Today's card shows how to use the images in the stamp set and matching ink pad to create an eye-catching background layer. Add some layers and embellishments and you'll end up with this amazing card:

Here's how to make this cute card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Hot Dog (154497);
• Card Stock – Petal Pink (147009); Crumb Cake (121685); Basic White (159228)
• Stamp Pads – Petal Pink (147100); Crumb Cake (147116); Memento Ink (132708)
• Misc. – Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690); Stitched Nested Label Dies (149638); Brick & Motor (149643); Petal Pink Organdy Ribbon (149441); Resin Hearts (154578); Stampin Blends Crumb Cake Combo (154882); Tear N Tape (154031); Dimensionals (104430);

Measurements:  

• Petal Pink Card base: 8 1/4 “ x 5 7/8 “
• Petal Pink card: 3” x 5 3/4 “
• Petal Pink card: 4” x 2”
• Crumb Cake card: 2 5/8 “ x 3 3/4 “
• Crumb Cake card:             2 1/2 “ x 1 3/4 “        
• Basic White card: 2 1/2 “ x 2 “   

Instructions:

• Fold and score card base
• Die cut the two Crumb cake cards using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies
• Stamp Petal Pink matting with Petal Pink ink using the sentiment stamp, bones, and paw prints stamp
• Run scissors around the edge to rough up
• Stamp sentiment on small die (crumb cake) with Crumb Cake ink
• Stamp envelope stamp using Crumb Cake ink onto larger Crumb Cake card die cut
• Die Cut the Stitched Nested Label from the Petal Pink card, then run through using the Brick & Motor embossing folder
• Stamp Dog with Memento ink onto Basic White card
• Stamp heart onto scrap Petal Pink card using Petal Pink ink
• Adhere Petal Pink matting to card base with liquid adhesive
• Adhere large Crumb Cake die cut to card using liquid adhesive
• Secure ribbon to the base of Petal Pink die ( highly recommend using Tear N Tape), then secure to card base with more Tear N Tape
• Using dimensionals pop up sentiment and secure onto card
• Fussy cut heart and adhere to sentiment
• Colour the dog with the Crumb Cake Stamp Blends Combo, fussy cut and pop up with dimensionals to card
• Add a scattering of white Resin Hearts to card