Nutz about Stamping

Get ready for another amazing kit to help you keep organized all year long

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Birthday Card Organizer Kit has everything you need to plan ahead and never forget another birthday again! 

 

KIT DETAILS

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• Kit includes one 8" x 10" (20.3 x 25.4 cm) monthly planner with space to record birthdays each month as well as a pocket sleeve to hold birthday cards.
• Includes 12 full-size birthday cards, 6 of 2 designs, and 12 coordinating envelopes.
• Includes Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive-Backed Embellishments, and Tear & Tape Adhesive
• Includes die-cut florals and pieces ready for you to use­—no prep work required!
• Includes sticker sentiments and die-cut labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Evening Evergreen, Petal Pink, Sahara Sand, and Soft Succulent

THINK CHRISTMAS - wouldn't this kit make a great gift idea? For you and a friend or two? I know I will be buying a couple to tuck away for the holiday (and birthday) season!

 

Click here for my USA store and here for my EU store! 

 

 

What 3 colors would you choose for this week's card challenge?

I love a good color challenge because it helps me do something that I don't do very often: color! Which is odd to admit because I find coloring so satisfying - when it's done. So this week I rolled up my sleeves and decided to join the fun: 

 

When I looked at my stamp set collection, however, I realized why I don't color so much. I don't have many line art stamp set; I am more of a stamp and go crafter so most of my collection are solid images that don't take a lot of time to use. 

But. I do have the Happy Hedgehogs set and found a fun image to color. 

I chose of couple of these images and my Stampin' Blends: Crushed Curry, Old Olive and Crumb Cake. I also used 2 Brushed Brass Butterflies as my metallic choice - I deliberately added them a bit 'crooked' so that they look like they are in flight. 

When I first created the layers for my card and laid out the pieces, the base seemed really plain. So as a final touch I used my Splatter embossing folder (from the Stripes & Splatters embossing folder set) to add some texture and detail. 

Here's my card:

And now it is your turn - see what you can create this week using this fun color challenge. And if you want to see what the other design crew members create, click here to head over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

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Here's a great deal to help you stock up on your crafting supplies

Now is the perfect time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On 4 October 2022 only, Stampin' Up! is offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $75 USD (€75) or more.

 

And the same offer applies to my online store in Europe!

 

So grab your wishlist and catalog and check out what you need for your holiday season cards this year. Then click the link below to head over to one of my two online stores:

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This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only, so head over to my store and start sharing the news with all your crafty friends!!

12 Weeks of Christmas begins tomorrow!

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Want to learn the perfect color combinations for fall cards?

Hello everyone! Where I live, fall has arrived and the changing colors have inspired the beautiful birthday card I will be showing you how to make, using my favorite fall ink pad color combinations. I will be using my Leaves of Holly bundle to show you that this stamp set and die pack are not just for Christmas. Shall we get started?

 

First let's have a look at the Leaves of Holly bundle which is the perfect combo to celebrate the season. I will be showing you a card idea but you can use the bundle for tags, and gift boxes with the classic Christmastime foliage.

 

 

 

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 which is what I will be showing you today. (The bundle is also available in French)

For my paper layer I chose an unusual pack: Hues of Happiness. Yes, one side is very floral but the other side is not. So versatile! 

Here's my card. See a list of supplies and measurements and my video tutorial below. 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Leaves of Holly (bundle #159608); Happiness Abounds (159238)

 

Ink: Real Red, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 4 1/2"; (3) 3 1/2" x 2"; 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" ; 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" 
        Old Olive: (2) 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" 

        Hues of Happiness: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" 

 

Misc: Hues of Happiness designer series paper (158822); Ribbon (optional); Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309); Elegant Faceted Gems (152464)

 

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

 

Today is the big day, are you joining all the fun? I sure am!

This Saturday, 1 October is World Card Making Day and Stampin' Up! is throwing a global event!

During this free virtual event we will come together as a crafting community to do what we all love—make cards! 

Event Details

Who: Anyone!

When: Today, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: Free

Language of Event: The event will be in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles in English, French, German, and Dutch

Here are the bundles we are using today! 

Bundle One: Cottage Rose

Bundle Two: Cottage Wreaths

 

Bundle Three: Warm Welcome

The Warm Welcome Bundle is brand new and you will be able to order it from the January–June 2023 Mini Catalog! Join the fun today and get a sneak peek! 

 

And click here for the measurements so you are ready for this big event! 

An exciting, exclusive gift is coming next week - and it's free!

Beginning Wednesday, 5 October I will be emailing you a special gift!

 

Here's how it works:

Once a week for 12 weeks you will receive an additional newsletter from me: a card, a gift idea, a bag or a tag - each with a Christmas theme! This 12 weeks series is in addition to my regular weekly newsletters! 

Here's what you need to do. Subscribe using the link below OR sign up on the right side of my blog. And it's that easy!

 

 

Already a newsletter subscriber? Then you, too, will receive my exclusive 12 weeks weekly newsletters! Sit back, relax and watch your email inbox! 

What do you get when you add pets to Christmas? A whole lot of fun!

What do you get when you add pets to Christmas? A little bit of chaos, a little bit of cuteness, and a whole lot of fun!

 

The cat and dog in the North Pole Mischief set are celebrating the season by getting into holiday... mischief. Think of the smiles they'll bring when you stamp them on your Christmas cards! The open line-art images are made for coloring. Stamp, then color using your favorite coloring technique for personalized pets. Finish off your cards with one of the playful sentiments and send them off to brighten someone's season!

Here are 2 fun card ideas using this playful set! 

Sample One: 

 

Sample Two: 

 

Want to make these cards at home? Click on the stamp set photo above to order it at my online store. Then follow the instructions below. 

Supplies:     

• Stamp Set:  North Pole Mischief (159770, July – December Mini Catalog)
• Cardstock:  Basic White (101650); Poppy Parade (119793); Santa Express Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (159596, page 17 July – December Mini Catalog)
• Stamp pad:  Memento Black Pad (132708); Poppy Parade (147050)
• Blends Combo Packs:  Poppy Parade (154958); Granny Apple Green (154885); Soft Suede (154906); Smoky Slate (154904)
• Miscellaneous:  Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (141897); Deckled Rectangles Dies (159173)

 

Measurements:

• Poppy Parade: 3 ½” x 5”
• Basic White: 3” x 4 ½”

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp pets on Basic White using Memento Ink.
2. Color the pets using the color of Blends in the sample or use your imagination.
3. Add sparkle to the ribbons using the Wink of Stella.
4. Cut out the pets using the third largest rectangle die.
5. Cut a rectangle from the Poppy Parade cardstock using the second largest die.
6. Adhere the pets layer to the Poppy Parade layer and to the polka dot base card.
7. Stamp ‘Happy Gift-Wrapping Season’ in Poppy Parade ink on the inside of the card.
8. Add the matching envelope from the Memories & More package.

How many ways can you use this week's card sketch challenge? Here's 1 possibility

This week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch has unlimited possibilities! I went for the obvious (that's me!) but I hope you will use your imagination when you give it a try. 

 

Of course, when I saw this sketch I immediately thought of the Tailor Made Tags:

You can mix, match, and layer tags in different sizes and colors which is what I decided to do. Create tags for any occasion you need: cards (not just birthday), goodie bags, gift packages. Stamp sentiments from your favorite stamp sets, then cut out. 

I also decided to use my Cottage Wreaths stamp set for the phrase.

 

Did you know that 1 October is World Card Making Day and Stampin' Up! is holding a special card making event? One of the sets they will be using is.....Cottage Wreaths! Read more about this event in yesterday's blog post. 

For my paper strip I chose to use a leftover strip from a paper pack that you could have earned for free in Stampin' Up!s July-August Sale-a-bration event, called: Rings of Love. I made a promise to myself that I would use up what I have on hand for each week's card sketch challenge and I am doing pretty well with this promise. 

To make the background a bit more interesting I used one of the Stripes & Splatters embossing folders. I love the texture this folder created!

Here's my challenge card: 

Now it's your turn! See what you can create using this week's card sketch, AND using up what you have on hand. If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here. 

An exciting event is happening this weekend. Will you be there?

This Saturday, 1 October is World Card Making Day and Stampin' Up! is throwing a global event!

During this free virtual event we will come together as a crafting community to do what we all love—make cards! 

Event Details

Who: Anyone!

When: 1 October from 2:00–5:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: Free

Registration Dates*: 11 August–1 October

Language of Event: The event will be in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles in English, French, German, and Dutch

*You don’t have to register for this event but registering will keep you informed of all the fun crafting in store! Click here to register.

To make the most of this experience, you can order the Cottage Rose Bundle from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog, the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog, or the Warm Welcome Bundle, which you can get early from the January–June 2023 Mini Catalog! If you want, you could even order all three bundles! The Warm Welcome Bundle will be available for purchase starting 1 September*.

Bundle One: Cottage Rose

 

Bundle two: Cottage Wreaths

Bundle Three: Warm Welcome - this one is not yet released but you can get this bundle now and have a head start on your crafting for next year, using the example shared by Stampin' Up! this weekend! 

Click on this flyer photo to get all the ordering details. Tip: use expedited shipping ot ensure your products arrive in time! 

And click here for the measurements so you are ready for this big event! 

See the beautiful card you can create with only 3 ink refills

This easy technique has been out for ages; can you believe that this is the first time I am trying it? All you need is 3 ink refills and a baby wipe and you can create a beautiful fall card. I will be using the Beauty of Friendship stamp set. Want to learn this colorful technique?

 

It's interesting that I seem to rotate my stamp sets based on seasons. In the past I have used my Beauty of Friendship stamp set to create this fun fold card and this masculine card am now using it again: 

 

I have used the sentiments in this set a lot in the past year. They help me to celebrate good times and good people. Add a few hand-stamped trees, and you’ll make a card that will lift anyone’s spirits, like the one I am going to show you how to make today. Bonus: you don't need dies for this card so it is perfect for a beginner stamper! 

 

I had quite the debate with myself about designer paper and colors. There are so many possibilities but I eventually chose a darker pattern from the Boughs of Holly paper pack. I love that these designs and colors can be used for many occasions other than Christmas:

 

 

Here's my card and don't miss the video below where I walk you through step by step how to do this technique:

 

 

Want to make my card at home? Here's what you need:

 

Stamp set: Beauty of Friendship (154983)

 

Ink refills: Old Olive(100531); Pumpkin Pie (105229); Crushed Curry (131158)

 

Ink pad: Old Olive, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Soft Suede: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (21 x 14.8 cm)
        Very Vanilla: 4 1/4" x 3 1/4" (8.5 x 11 cm); 2 1/4" x 1/2" (6 x 1.5 cm)
        Boughs of Holly: 4 x 5 /14" (14 x 9.5 cm)

 

Misc: Baby wipe; large clear block; Stampin' Seal; Boughs of Holly designer series paper (159600); Elegant Faceted Gems (152464)

 

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

 

 

this bewitching treat bag will delight the young (and old) at heart

This Halloween, everyone will tip their hats to your adorable creations when you craft with the Bewitching stamp set. Use the cute witch’s hat to create a fun pattern on a treat package. Or use the dangling spider to add some spooky decoration to a gift tag or handmade card. And don’t forget to customize these images by using our Stampin’ Blends or Watercolor Pencils.

Hint: click on the bundle photo above to order it at my online store. 

And today's project is super cute - read on to see how to make this fun treat bag at home. 

 

Supplies:

Stamps/Dies/Punches: Bewitching Bundle (159857 [save 10%]); Bewitching Stamp Set (159855); 

Cardstock and cutting dimensions:

    Basic White (159276) – 2 ¼ x 4 ¼ (cut with tag die) plus scrap for hat

    Highland Heather (146986) – 3 ¼ x 5

Ink Colors:

Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)

Markers:

Granny Apple Green Blends (154885); Highland Heather Blends (154887); Basic Black Blends (154843)

Other: Stars Treat Bags (159833); Glitter Washi Tape (159973); Bakers Twine Essentials Pack (155475); Wink of Stella (141897); Acrylic Blocks/Stamparatus; Multipurpose Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Paper Snips (103579); Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Take Your Pick Tool (144107), Witch Hat Builder Punch (159856); Tailor Made Tags Dies (155563)

Instructions:

1. Using largest die from Tailor Made Tags Dies, cut tag from Basic White cardstock. Add a strip of the Glitter Washi Tape across the bottom of the tag and trim ends.

2. Stamp witch legs/shoes with Memento Tuxedo Black on bottom of tag. Use the Basic Black Blends to touch up the shoes along tag stitched areas that may have been left white. Color stockings and buckles with Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green Blends.

3. Stamp hat with Memento Tuxedo Black on scrap of Basic White. Color spots and hat band with Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green Blends and punch using Witch Hat Builder Punch.  Paint spots and hat band with Wink of Stella.

4. Place hat on tag (do not adhere) to determine where to stamp spider. Move hat and stamp spider with Memento Tuxedo Black.  Color spider eyes with Granny Apple Green Blends.  Attach hat with Dimensionals.

5. Punch bottom right corner of Highland Heather panel with star portion of punch (this area will not be seen). Slide panel into front of bag behind cutout stars.  Punch a hole through the panel and back layer of bag through the upper center star hole.

6. Glue punched stars onto tag and paint with Wink of Stella. Tie tag to bag through punched hole using the Basic Black Twine.

5 fun ways to use Glitter Washi Tape to create Halloween cards

Is Halloween one of your favorite holidays? Do you love the colors, costumes, and handing out candy to the trick and treaters?   

It is so exciting that Stampin’ Up! brought back washi tape. Glitter Washi Tape (yum!) is found on page 57 (159973) in the July-December Mini Catalog. It’s been a while since we have had this product and perhaps you need a bit of inspiration. Here are some different ways to create cards with this beautiful glittery washi tape. 

Card One – The Punch

Stamp set: Bewitching Bundle (159857)

Cardstock: Black & White Designs DSP (159861), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Basic Black (121045), Basic White (159276)

Ink: VersaMark (102283), Black Basic Embossing powder (155554)

Accessories:  Small wobbles, Pumpkin Pie Marker, Layered Circle die cuts (151770), Stampin’ cut & Emboss machines Mini – (150673) Large – (149653), Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Adhesive of your choice, Silicone Craft Pad (127853)

• Take a small piece of 3x3 thick basic white card stock.

• Add the glitter washi tape to the cardstock at an angle. Use your Silicone Craft Sheet to help me out

• Once you finish taping the cardstock, cut off all the overhang of washi tape.

• Put the cover basic white into the Witch Hat Builder Punch. (159856). Punch out the witch’s hat.

• Assemble the card as shown below

 

 

Yes, the witch’s hat moves.  Remember to decorate the inside of the card and your envelope.

Card Two – Die Cuts

Stamp set: Scary Cute Bundle (159852)

Cardstock: Old Olive (100702), Basic White (159276), Basic Black (121045)

Ink: Memento (132708), Old Olive (147090)

Accessories:  Stampin’ cut & Emboss machines Mini – (150673) Large – (149653), Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Blending Brushes (153611), Color Lifter Stampin’ Blends (144608), Dimensionals (104430), Adhesive of your choice, Silicone Craft Pad (127853)

• Do all the same steps as above but put the washi tape on the basic white card stock in a straight line.
• Use the Stampin’ emboss & cut machine to die cut your image.
  
  
  
  
• Assemble the card as shown below

 

 

Card Three – Washi Tape on DSP paper

Stamp set: Scary Cute Bundle (159852)

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie (105117), Basic White (159276), Basic Black (121045)

Ink: Memento (132708)

Accessories:  Stampin’ cut & Emboss machines Mini – (150673) Large – (149653), Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Scalloped Contours (155560), Adhesive of your choice, Silicone Craft Pad (127853), Dimensionals (104430)

• Create straight lines as a background for the designer series paper. (You can also use washi in diagonal lines).  Cut off the overhang.

• Assemble your card as shown below

 

Card Four – Frame

Stamp set: Bewitching Bundle (159857), SAB Amazing Phrasing (159930)

Cardstock: Heather Highland (146986), Basic White (159276), Basic Black (121045)

Ink: Memento (132708)

Accessories:  Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Adhesive of your choice, Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Combo (154887), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends (154843), Pastel Pearls (154571), Dimensionals (104430)

• 3 ½” x 4 ¼” piece of Basic White
• Took the glitter purple washi tape and made a frame around the end of the cardstock

• Assembly the card as show below

 

Card Five – Background

Stamp set: Bewitching Bundle (159857), Forever Ferns (152559)

Cardstock: Black & White Designs DSP (159861), Basic Black (121045), Basic White (159276), Heather Highland (146986), Vellum (101856), Old Olive (100702)

Ink: Memento (132708), Real Red (147084), Pumpkin Pie (147086)

Accessories:  Layered Circle die cuts (151770), Stampin’ cut & Emboss machines Mini – (150673) Large – (149653), Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Adhesive of your choice, Silicone Craft Pad (127853), Forever Flourishing (152714), Dots and Spots (159164), Ranunculus Dies (157976), Dimensionals (104430), Parakeet Party (159196), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

• Take a piece of Black & White Designs DSP and add glitter washi tape
• Cut off the overlap

• Assemble the card as shown below

 

Here's a final photo of all five cards. Halloween will soon be here so why not hop over to my Online Store and add the Glitter Washi Tape pack to your next order! 

See how to celebrate good times and good friends with this versatile set

This week's card map challenge will help you to see your sets and supplies in a different way! It's our....

What does this mean? Dust off your catalog and flip through to find samples using a stamp set or bundle that you own. Next look at the catalog samples. See one you like? Recreate it but.....add your own twist somewhere (or completely!). 

When I designed my card I chose a stamp set that was great for the fall and was a set that I haven't used in a while: Beauty of Friendship. 

 

 

Celebrate good times and good people with the Beauty of Friendship set. 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.

The sample I chose to 'copy' is on page 104 of the Annual Catalog. It's the card in the top left corner. 

My card colors were decided by the paper scrap I decided to use, from the Boughs of Holly designer series paper:

There's a pattern in this pack that I thought would make a nice background layer. Then I chose my colors: Sahara Sand, Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow and Soft Suede. I added a bow, and taa daa, my card is done! 

Here's a second view:

And now it's your turn! Grab your catalog and see what you can make. And if you want to see what the other design crew members made for this week's challenge, click here!