Nutz about Stamping

It's another fun Tic Tac Toe challenge! Which 3 will you choose?

It's time for another Paper Craft Crew Tic Tac Toe challenge! 

I love this kind of challenge because it helps me look at my stamp sets and dies in different ways. I immediately knew that I wanted to use my Framed Florets bundle on this card - I am sure you can see why. 

 

It's super fun to use the frames in the die pack: you can add an unexpected touch to your next handcrafted card with these to quickly and easily die-cut a detailed frame and floral embellishments that are perfectly suited for all kinds of sentiments and greetings. The framed dies create detailed edges on both the outer frame and the inside oval, so none of your valuable paper goes to waste!

I just know I will be using this bundle a LOT this year and it is especially fun that we can preorder it now - you too! Click on the bundle photo above to order it at my online store. 

And yes, it's your turn now: which 3 will you select for this week's challenge? If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here to head over to the Paper Craft Crew website. 

 

 

Why not celebrate one of the prettiest winter themes – snow!

It’s the winter holiday season! But, at a time of the year when most people are involved in gift-giving, the one type of card I don’t seem to see enough of isa thank you card. So this year, besides taking lots of time to make holiday cards and gifts for friends and family, why not plan to take the time to make thank you cards so you'll be prepared to send them out to all of those who have done something nice during the holidays.

Something I try to do when making thank you cards for the winter holidays is to use more of a winter theme than a holiday theme. Winter is all around, so why not celebrate one of the prettiest winter themes – snow!

Stampin’ Up! has made it easy for us to create cards with a snow theme this year with their Joyful Flurry Bundle, including the Joyful Flurry Stamp Set and the Frosted Flurry Dies. Add in the Snowflake folder in the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder set, and you can almost feel the snowflakes in today’s card.

 

Have you ever inked up the inside of an embossing folder before running it with cardstock through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine? It is so much fun, and clean-up is a lot easier than you might think. For the center strip in this card, tap your Starry Night Ink Pad all over one side of the inside of the embossing folder. That one side is the side that has the Stampin’ Up! logo on the outside. When you ink up that side, you’ll see that the indentations in the design don’t pick up most of the ink that you’ve tapped onto the surface.

The next step is to get your paper into the embossing folder without smearing any ink. The easiest way to do that is to place it against the side that’s not inked up and then press the inked side up to close the folder. No adjusting after that! Run the folder with cardstock through the machine. Then carefully open the folder and peel the cardstock away from the inked side.

To clean the folder, just run in under a faucet until there’s no more ink (it doesn’t take more than a few seconds), dry it and you’d never know you’d inked it up. A word of caution: Red colored inks may not be as forgiving as other colors. But even though they may leave a slight stain, there won’t be any ink left to get onto anything else that you use the folder for.

Here’s the sketch for this card. While the inked center strip is shown as 2-3/4” x 5-1/2”, the piece of Basic White Cardstock that I embossed was 3-1/4” x 6”. After it was all inked up, trim it down to the final size.

Supplies:

• Joyful Flurry Bundle (Joyful Flurry Stamp Set and Frosted Flurry Dies)
• Go To Greetings Stamp Set (Thank You stamp)
• Starry Night Cardstock, 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”
• Starry Night Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Basic White Cardstock, 3” x 5-1/2”, 3-1/4” x 6”, 4” x 5-1/4”, large scrap for Stamping and Die-cutting
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Directions

1. Fold card base to create a 4-1/4” wide x 5-1/2” high card base.
2. Using the Starry Night ink, ink up the inside of the Snowflake Wintry Embossing Folder. The side to be inked has the Stampin’ Up! logo on the outside.
3. Insert the 3-1/4” x 6” piece of White Cardstock into the folder and run it through the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
4. Trim the embossed paper to 2-3/4” wide x 5-1/2” high.
5. Using Multipurpose Glue, adhere the embossed layer to the 3” x 5-1/2” piece of White Cardstock. Then adhere this grouping to the card base, centering right to left.
6. Using Starry Night Ink, stamp “Thank You” onto the large scrap. Die-cut the sentiment with the larger frame from the Frosted Flurry Dies set.
7. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the sentiment to the front of the card as shown.
8. Apply Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the center of the three largest embossed snowflakes.
9. Using Starry Night Ink, stamp a vertical line of small snowflakes from the Joyful Flurry Stamp Set along the right side of the 4” x 5-1/4” piece of White Cardstock.
10. Using Multipurpose Glue, adhere the stamped White Cardstock to the inside of the card as shown below.

 

Today is the BIG day - the first day of the retiring sale

The July–December 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, I am looking forward to all the new products on their way—and I hope you are, too! To say goodbye to this Mini, Stampin' Up! is offering two important lists:

1. Last Chance list - most of these products are retiring forever. Some will be coming back but no longer as a bundle. Click on the list below and be ready to place your order on 1 December! 

2. Carryover List - as the title suggests, these products are not retiring. Some will appear in the next catalog, but some will not. So review this carefully so you know what is what. Click on the list below to see the list of carryover products:

Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 60% on essential craft supplies. What are you waiting for? Start shopping on 1 December! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.

It's time to say goodbye to autumn with this fun card sketch challenge

Where I live it is definitely time to say goodbye to autumn! Our leaves are almost all gone and our weather has turned cold. The perfect timing for this week's card sketch challenge:

To be honest I struggled a bit with my design. I used my Beauty of Friendship stamp set and some fall color combos for ink. 

This set was designed to celebrate good times and good people. Choose a sentiment to help you say what you feel. Add a few hand-stamped trees, and you’ll make a card that will lift anyone’s spirits. This stamp set is also available in French.

This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

 

Here's my card: 

 

 

Now it's your turn! See what you can create with this week's card sketch -  your special design to say goodbye to fall. And if you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here. 

 

 

This is the perfect bundle to send friendly and welcoming messages

Introducing the Warm Welcome Bundle, which includes the Warm Welcome Stamp Set and the Warm Welcome Dies.

Send friendly and welcoming messages with this stamp and die bundle. Create layered looks using the dies, add details with the coordinating stamps, then color those cute line-art images with the colors of your choice! Celebrate special occasions or simply send a warm heartfelt note to a special someone.

WARM WELCOME PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET

Make people feel welcome and appreciated with the Warm Welcome Stamp Set. Perfect for all occasions, send welcoming messages using the adorable images and various greetings of the set, or use it to announce a big event, such as "Baby is on her way!" Use the door as the focal point of your projects, pair with other designs and greetings of the set to fit either inside or outside the doorway, and color your card with the color shades of your choice using your favorite coloring technique—you’ll love the creative possibilities this set offers! Let friends and family know that your door is always open, and say "Hello," "Welcome," "Yay!" and much more, with the cutest style! Inspired by Million Sales Achiever Jenni Pauli.

* 20 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d, e

WARM WELCOME DIES (19 dies)

Add friendly and welcoming vibes to your handmade cards with the Warm Welcome Dies. The detailed dies of the set cut out a door, numbers, fun designs like a cat, a collection of family shoes, a bunch of flowers, and more, as well as useful little frames and shapes you’ll sure love to use as accents on your projects! Build your card front into a cute door to add versatility and depth, pair with the greetings of your choice, and you’re set to send welcoming messages to everyone!

Our coordinated craft bundles save you time and money! Buy the bundle and save 10% off the price of buying the stamp and tool separately. Plus, bundles will help you quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease.

Here's one fun idea to try!

Supplies: 

Stamp Set – Warm Welcome (160698) (Warm Welcome Bundle Bundle (160704)); Trees For Sale (159785);
Let’s Set Sail (157906); Penguin Place (156410)

Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Basic Black (121045); Soft Suede (115318); Crumb Cake (120953);
Pale Papaya (155668)

Ink – Soft Suede (147115); Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Mossy Meadow (147111); Shaded
Spruce; (147088); Balmy Blue (147106)

Misc. – Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Bone Folder (102300); Warm Welcome Dies (160703);
Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Paper Snips (103579), Paper Trimmer (152392); Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots (159082); Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper (DSP) (159633); Baker’s Twine Essentials (155475); Timber 3D Embossing Folder (156046); Assorted Blends; Blending Brushes (153611) 

Cutting dimensions: 

    Rustic Harvest DSP: 3 1⁄4” x 5 1/8” (wallpaper); scrap for door mat
    Pale Papaya Card Stock: 8 1⁄2” x 5 1⁄2”
    Basic Black Card Stock: 4” x 5 1⁄4”
    Basic White Card Stock: 3/8” x 5 1⁄4”; 2” x 3 1⁄4”; scraps for sentiment & cat
    Crumb Cake Card Stock: 1⁄2” x 5 1⁄4”
    Soft Suede Card Stock: 3 1⁄2” x 4 1⁄2”
    Black Bakers Twine: 8”

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Pale Papaya card base in half and score with bone folder.
2. Emboss the strip of Crumb Cake card stock with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder.
3. Adhere the Rustic Harvest DSP to the top area of the Basic Black card stock. Adhere the Crumb Cake strip to
   the bottom and the Basic White strip at the overlap – to resemble floor baseboard molding. Adhere this to the card front.
4. Stamp the door on the Soft Suede card stock with Soft Suede ink. Die cut shape using the corresponding shape from the Warm Welcome dies. Cut out the door opening with the corresponding die. Die cut a Basic White piece with the same door opening die.
5. Create an outdoor scene on the Basic White door opening. I used a blending brush and Balmy Blue ink for the sky, Black Memento ink and the birds from the Let’s Set Sail stamp set, the hill shape from Penguin Place in Shaded Spruce ink and a Trees For Sale tree in Mossy Meadow and Shaded Spruce inks. I filled in the grassy area with Shaded Spruce and Old Olive Blends. Stamp a cat in Memento Black and die cut with the cat shape die. Color with Smoky Slate and Petal Pink Blends.
6. Adhere the door to the card front and inset the door opening into the open space. Adhere the cat in the door opening. Stamp Welcome on the scrap of DSP, trim to the size of a door mat and adhere at bottom of door.
7. Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White, die cut with corresponding stitched rectangle shape and adhere with dimensionals.
8. Make a bow from the baker’s twine and adhere to card front. Add rustic metallic dot to the door for a doorknob.

Here's how to surprise your hard-to-buy-for friend this Christmas

Hi fellow crafters. Do you have a hard to buy for friend and you are not sure what what to get them for Christmas this year? Today's project will help you solve that problem. I will be using my Boughs of Holly paper and Holly Berry stamp set. Shall we get started?

 

Nothing suits this project better than the Boughs of Holly paper. These beautiful papers embrace the classic emerald green and rich reds we love to see at Christmastime with poinsettia, holly, and evergreen motifs. I am going to use this particular pattern for my project as it will be the perfect match.

 

 

Celebrate the season with the elegant Leaves of Holly stamp set. From simple touches to elaborate designs, garnish your seasonal cards, tags, and gift boxes with this classic Christmastime foliage. You can stamp either the base leaf stamp or detailed leaf stamp alone for quick greenery. Or take advantage of the Two-Step design to create images with added texture and dimension. Try out different color combinations on your leaves and berries to create beautiful boughs of holly. Make beautiful crafts, “From Our Home to Yours” and spread the “Peace & Joy” of the season.

 

 

Here's my fun Christmas gift project idea:

Here's what you need to make it at home: 

 

Stamp set: Leaves of Holly (bundle: 159608)

 

Ink: Shaded Spruce

 

Paper and cutting dimensions
        Shaded Spruce: 3" x 1 3/4"; 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"; 8 1/2" x 9" 
        Boughs of Holly: 4" x 8 6/8" 
        Mossy Meadow: scraps 
        Basic White: 4" x 3" 

 

Misc: Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (159600); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (158987); Adhesive Sheets

 

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas and watch for me to share a fun insert idea! 

 

 

If you want to get a Stampin' Up! gift certificate for your crafty friends, email me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com and I am happy to help make that happen! 

Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good!

The July–December 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, I am looking forward to all the new products on their way—and I hope you are, too! To say goodbye to this Mini, Stampin' Up! is offering two important lists:

 

1. Last Chance list - most of these products are retiring forever. Some will be coming back but no longer as a bundle. Click on the list below and be ready to place your order on 1 December! 

2. Carryover List - as the title suggests, these products are not retiring. Some will appear in the next catalog, but some will not. So review this carefully so you know what is what. Click on the list below to see the list of carryover products:

 

Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 60% on essential craft supplies. What are you waiting for? Start shopping on 1 December! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.

 

So many options to mix and match you’ll be set all year long, no matter the celebration!

Add a soft touch of elegance to your Christmas and all-occasion crafts with the Fitting Florets Collection! From colour schemes to sentiments and embellishments to dies, these unique products blend and work together so that your homemade cards and crafts fit whatever occasion you might need. Send birthday wishes, express your gratitude, or spread Christmas cheer—with so many options to mix and match you’ll be set all year long, no matter the celebration!

I love Collections - you get everything you need for hours of crafting fun! 

 

Product colours: Balmy Blue, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Night of Navy, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent

 

Here's just one pretty card idea:

And here's how to make it.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Framed Florets* (161815)
• Cardstock – Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Gold Foil Sheets (132622)
• Stamp Pads –Tuxedo Black Memento (132708), Granny Apple Green (147095),
• Misc. – Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Framed Florets Dies* (160623), Gingham Embossing Folder (157627), Paper Trimmer (152392), Take Your Pick Tool (144107), Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (161814), White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154883), Granny Apple Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154885), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

*Get the Framed Florets Bundle (162407), stamp set and dies, for 10% off

Measurements: 

• Basic White (Base): 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
• Basic White (oval die cut): 4 ½” x 3 ½”
• Basic White (floral die cut): 4” x 2 ½”
• Daffodil Delight (mat layer): 5 ¼” x 4”
• Gold Foil (leaf die cut): 3 ½” x 1 ½”
• Ribbon: 7”

Instructions:

1. Fold the Basic White cardstock in half to form the card base.
2. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, emboss the Daffodil Delight cardstock with the Gingham Embossing folder.
3. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, die cut an oval from the Basic White cardstock. (Use the smaller oval die from the set). Note:  You will get two pieces when you die cut: the frame and the oval.  
4. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, die cut the leaf image from the Gold Foil sheet.
5. On the 4” x 2 ½” piece of Basic White cardstock, stamp the floral spray with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
6. Use the Blends markers to colour in the image.
7. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, die cut out the coloured floral image with the matching die.
8. Stamp the greeting with Granny Apple Green ink on the Basic White cardstock.
9. Attach the Daffodil Delight cardstock to the front of the card.
10. Attach the oval frame and the stamped oval to the front of the card.
11. Attach gold leaf image to the left side of the oval using glue dots (you just need to attach the bottom of the stem).
12. Attach the stamped and die cut floral image to the bottom of the oval using Dimensionals.
13. Tie the White Seam Binding in a bow and attach it to the right-hand side of oval using Mini Glue Dots.
14. Add three of the Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls to the front of the card.

Let's have fun with the shape possibilities for this week's challenge

This week's card sketch challenge has so many possibilities! When I saw it I immediately thought: nope, not squares for me!

I recently got the Framet Florets stamp set and decided to use flowers instead of squares, and to stamp directly on the layer instead of die-cutting each one to pop it up (although that would be pretty). 

The Framed Florets bundle is an early release from the next Mini Catalog and it is gorgeous! If you love to color then this is the bundle for you! 

These delicate flowers can be used alone for a simple, elegant look. Or put them together in a variety of ways for a fancy floral bouquet—it’s up to you! And the best part? The open, line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique! Pick your favorite florals, then add one of six heartfelt sentiments for a handcrafted card that says it all!

And that's exactly what I did for my challenge card. I chose the designer series paper and let those colors guide me for coloring the flowers with my Stampin' Blends: 

You know the drill: it's your turn to try our card sketch challenge and see what you can come up with. If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here. It's always fun to see our different takes on the same sketch challenge. 

See how to create a stack of beautiful holiday cards this year

Don’t fret about your Christmas cards this year. With a single stamp set and a pack of designer paper, you can create a stack of beautiful cards that have a simple design but still deliver that holiday wow factor. Here are three designs to get you started.

 

Supplies for all cards:

Stamp set: Leaves of Holly (159601)

Ink: Soft Succulent (155778); Mossy Meadow (147111); Shaded Spruce (147088); Real Red (147084)

Paper: Basic White; Shaded Spruce (146981); Real Red (102482); Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (159600)

Misc: Stampin’ Seal (152813); Paper Snips (103579); Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (158987); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 

Card Sample One

 

Paper:

Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; 2 ¼” square
Real Red: 2 3/8” square
Mossy Meadow: 2 ½: square
Boughs of Holly: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”; ½” x 5 ½”

1. Fold Basic White card stock in half to create card base.

2. Ink ‘Season’s Greetings’ using Mossy Meadow and stamp in center of Basic White square.

3. Ink ‘from our home to yours’ using Soft Succulent ink and stamp above ‘Season’s Greetings’.

4. Ink ‘to friends near and far’ using Soft Succulent ink and stamp below ‘Season’s Greetings’.

5. Using Stampin’ Seal, adhere Basic White square to Real Red square and then to Mossy Meadow Square

6. Adhere Boughs of Holly layer to Basic White card base.

7. Adhere Boughs of Holly strip across front of card base.

8. Adhere phrase squares to card front.

9. Add 2 small and 2 large Pearl Jewels to complete card.

 

Card Sample Two 

 

Paper

Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”
Boughs of Holly: 2” x 5 ½”
Shaded Spruce: ½” x 5 ½”

 

1. Fold Basic White card stock in half to create card base.

2. Ink ‘peace’ using Shaded Spruce ink and stamp on an angle 4 times down right side of card base.

3. Ink ‘joy’ using Real Red ink and stamp on an angle 3 times down right side of card base.

4. Adhere Shaded Spruce strip to back of Boughs of Holly designer paper layer.

5. Adhere Boughs of Holly layer to card base.

6. Add 3 large Pearl Jewels to complete card.

 

Card Sample Three 

 

Paper

Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; ¾” x 4”

Shaded Spruce: 1” x 4”

Boughs of Holly: 4” x 5 ¼”; second scrap piece

 

1. Fold Basic White card stock in half to create card base.

2. Adhere Boughs of Holly paper to card base.

3. Ink phrase and stamp onto Basic White strip.

4. Adhere phrase strip to Shaded Spruce strip. Adhere to card base.

5. Using paper snips, ‘fussy cut’ one flower from scrap Boughs of Holly paper.

6. Using Stampin’ Dimensional, attach flower to card base on top of phrase strip.

7. Add 3 Pearl Jewels to complete card. 

 

This fun fold is perfect for that last minute Christmas card

Hi fellow crafters! Today I have a super easy Cottage Wreaths fun fold card idea. This fun fold takes only a few minutes to create and would be perfect for that last minute Christmas card that you suddenly realized you need (not that I have EVER done that, lol). 

 

The Cottage Wreaths stamp set is perfect for creating elegant but simple holiday wreaths. You can make wreaths for tags or put them on cards to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The wreaths look lovely paired with the festive greetings in this set, or you can use them alone to make them suit any occasion. Although this set has lots to offer I will be only be using one of the phrases this week.

 

 

 

The key to this simple layout idea is to get a pack of Boughs of Holly paper.

 

These beautiful papers embrace the classic emerald green and rich reds we love to see at Christmastime with poinsettia, holly, and evergreen motifs. I am going to show you how to use leftover pieces of the same patterns to make many easy holiday card this year.

Here's my simple fun fold idea - don't miss my video tutorial below! 

 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Cottage Wreaths (159652)

Ink: Real Red

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Real Red: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″; 1 1/2" square
        Mossy Meadow: 2" square
        Boughs of Holly: (4) 1 7/8" x 2 1/2" 

Misc: Boughs of Holly Designer Series paper (159600); Ruler, Pencil, Mini Glue Dots; Layering Circles dies (151770); Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (158987)

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

Introducing an all-occasion card kit to celebrate all the people you love

This month, we celebrate the people in your life who mean the world to you with Timeless Greetings— a brand new all-occasion card kit you can use year-round!

This unique kit features an elegant pocket watch and globe design in neutral colors, along with heartfelt sentiments that are sure to inspire lasting memories. These cards are perfect for wishing happy birthday, saying thank you or sending a friendship note in style, so make sure to let family and friends know just how special they are!

 

DETAILS

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• Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
• Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
• Available in English and French
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Soft Suede.

And what a GREAT gift idea this kit would be! Click here to hop over to my online store!

Here’s a quick and easy way to add more texture to your cards

Here’s a quick and easy way to add more texture to your cards using a household staple – packing tape!

I will show you how to use the Sweet Candy Canes Bundle and the Sweetest Christmas designer series paper (DSP) to create a visually interesting card idea. 

Did you know the Sweetest Christmas DSP has candy canes that can be cut out with the Candy Canes Dies?  You can use one of those candy canes for today's project, although this technique works just as well with stamped images. You will also need regular clear packing tape from the office supply store.  Tip: choose an image that is smaller than your packing tape.

Pull out enough packing tape to cover your image: it should be sticky side up.  You can use a large paper clip to keep the roll in place.

Place your image face down on the packing tape and rub well to get out any air bubbles.

Trim off any excess packing tape around the cardstock or DSP.  Use your die to cut out the image.  The image will be slick, so use plenty of washi tape to keep the die in place.

How easy is that?!  And now you have a nice shiny candy cane.  Just think of the possibilities!  Ornaments, drink glasses, windows, snow globes, fish bowls……. I’m sure you’ll think of many more ideas.

Use your candy cane to create the simple card below.

Your crafting opportunities are wide open with this card sketch challenge

When I saw this week's sketch challenge, I thought: HUH? So simple. 

 

But there's beauty in simple so I quickly turned my HUH into YEAH! 

This is the perfect time to introduce a brand new bundle, Framed Florets, that you can order now, before it comes out in the next Mini Catalog!

There are so many possibilities with this bundle and I love the birthday phrases, something I was really in need of (shock). 

Are you looking to say it all with flowers that last? These delicate flowers can be used alone for a simple, elegant look. Or put them together in a variety of ways for a fancy floral bouquet—it’s up to you! And the best part? The open, line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique - cheers for Stampin' Blends, my fave! Pick your favorite florals, then add one of six heartfelt sentiments for a handcrafted card that says it all!

Add an unexpected touch to your next handcrafted card with these Framed Florets Dies. Use them to quickly and easily die-cut a detailed frame and floral embellishments that are perfectly suited for all kinds of sentiments and greetings. The framed dies create detailed edges on both the outer frame and the inside oval, so none of your valuable paper goes to waste!

Tip: click on the photo above to order this gorgeious bundle at my online store! 

Here's just one card idea that you can create using this amazing bundle. 

Just a quick word from the wise (or should I say 'wiser'): Line up your insert oval before stamping the phrase so you are not crookedy like I am here. It still looks fine but keep that in mind. 

Want to see another pretty card I posted using the Framed Florets bundle? Click here!

Now it's your turn. What will you create with this super simple card sketch challenge? If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here to head over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

 

Surprise! Stampin' Up! is having an amazing seasonal sale! Check it out now

 

Between TODAY and 18 November 2022, select products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be on sale with the following discounts:

• 10% off all punches
• 15% of all stamps (Host stamp sets are not included in this sale)
• 20% off all dies
• 20% off all embossing folders
• 20% off all non-specialty Designer Series Paper

With the season of giving upon us, this is a great opportunity to buy gifts for your fellow crafting enthusiasts, or to stock up on supplies for all your upcoming handmade projects. Remember, this sale is for four days only! Don’t miss out!

Click on the image below to see all the products on sale - there are a TON of them!