Nutz about Stamping

You can pick any 3 to create a beautiful card

Here's a fun Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge for you to play with!

This week I struggled a bit with my design as I don't have a lot of stamp sets with leaves (shocker). But then I realized that the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks set has a leaf mask so my decision was made! 

These masks are perfect for 'jazzing' up your paper crafts! Each of the masks has fun and detailed all-occasion designs that will add depth and color to your paper crafting projects, whether it’s cards, gift tags, or gift packaging. The flower and petal masks can help you wish a sunny salutation. Use the argyle patterned mask to create a card that’s cozy and cute for fall. You could also use the masking technique to combine a couple of the masks to create your own unique designs.

You can see the leaf mask on the right. 

I decided to use 3 ink colors that represent fall colors: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie. Apply the color was super easy thanks to the Blending Brushes. 

Here's my card: 

The phrase for my card comes from the Something Fancy stamp set: 

and is very appropriate as my sister's birthday card will be arriving late this year (sigh). It's always handy to have a stamp that says oops or sorry! 

Here's another view:

Can you figure out what I chose for this challenge? What 3 challenge boxes will you choose this week? 

Click here to see what the other Paper Craft Crew members created for this Tic Tac Toe challenge. 

See how 1 die can create many colorful cards

Today I have 2 colorful card ideas to share, using the Cheerful Daisies dies. You can easily use 1 of the dies in this pack (trio flowers) to create so many card ideas. 

 

Here's what you need to make these cards, along with step-by-step instructions.

Supplies:

• Stamp Set ~ Cheerful Daisies Bundle (161297)
• Cardstock – Thick Basic White (159229), Starry Sky 9159263), Poppy Parade (119793), Real Red (102482), Gold Celebrations Specialty Designer Series Paper (161745)
• Stamp Pads – Poppy Parade (147050), Starry Sky (159212)
• Misc. –  Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Classic Matte Dots (158146); Bone Folder (102300): Take your Pick (144107); Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip (149655); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine (149653); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)

Measurements: 

• Base cards ~ 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” ~ Poppy Parade & Starry Sky
• Die Cut Daisies ~ 3” x 4” ~ Starry Sky, Real Red & Thick Basic White
• Gold Celebrations ~ 4” x 5 ¼”
• Thick Basic White ~ 3 ½” x 4” ~ inside panel

Instructions :

1. Using the largest daisy die, cut red, white and blue daisies.  
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Use the Take your Pick Die Brush Tip to eliminate the small detail pieces of the daisies.
3. Cut the daisies apart as shown in the picture. 
4. Starry Sky card:  Adhere the Celebrations DSP using Mini Glue Dots (under the stars).   Adhere the red and white daisies to the card using Mini Glue Dots. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Poppy Parade Card:  Stamp the sentiment in Poppy Parade on a piece of white scrap and cut out with the label die in the set.  Adhere the blue daisies with Mini Glue Dots.  Adhere the white leaf with Mini Glue Dots.  Adhere the Real Red daisy with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals.  Add the sentiment and several large white Classic Matte Dots to the card. 
   
   
   
   
   
6. Adhere inside panel.
7. Stamp daisies in Poppy Parade and small flowers in Starry Sky on the envelope.
8. Tip: not sure about how bright this card is? Try it on a Basic White card base!

     

Do You Love Heading Home For The Holidays?

This gorgeous kit reflects that warm feeling we all get when thinking of heading home for the holidays. Introducing the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin kit: 

 

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. 

Availability Dates: 11 September - 10 October

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards—4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
• A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
• A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
• A bottle of Glitter Glue
• Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces

Finished folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

Tip: this kit makes a wonderful gift idea for the holiday season! Why not subscribe today?

How to make a card that will impress everyone!

Hi fellow crafters. I learned a new fun fold this week and can't wait to share it with you! It looks complicated but is super easy, I promise! Would you like to learn it too?

 

This fun fold idea is perfect for using up leftover bits of your designer series paper. For my fun fold card I will be using the A Walk in the Forest pack. The color scheme and tree images make this paper a natural fit for winter crafting and Christmas cards. Here's a fun fact: with every purchase of this paper pack Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to support organisations dedicated to spreading cheer and providing support to those in need. So you too, in a roundabout away, will be supporting great causes when you purchase this paper.

If you love nature then you need to check out the A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper. The color scheme and tree images make this paper a natural fit for winter crafting—use it to accent your holiday cards and gift tags. When the weather warms, you won’t want to stash this paper away! Combine it with complementary colors and use it to make cards for all the outdoorsy people in your life. If they’re into camping, hiking, mountain climbing, or other outdoor adventures, they’ll appreciate the lovely nature-inspired images—and you, for thinking of them!

I will also be using my Shop the Town stamp set: 

Evoke the magic of the holiday season on your handmade cards and gift tags with the Shop the Town set. Build a Christmas village, then deck it out for the season. Stamp the Christmas tree, then color it in entirely or leave some parts white for a snow-kissed look. String festive lights between buildings, then add some falling snow and carolers—there are so many possibilities! When the holiday season ends and a new year begins, you can use these stamps to set a quaint village scene without the festive decor. (Also available in French)

Here's my Double Bridge Fun Fold idea - looks complicated, right? (it's not!) Watch my video below for a step by step tutorial. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Shop the Town (162068)

Ink: Pretty Peacock; Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 5 6/8" square; (8) 3/4" x 2 1/4"; 3" square
        Balmy Blue:  6" x 6"; (2) 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" 
        A Walk in the Forest: (2) 3 1/2" x 2"; (8) 1/2" x 2" 
        Pretty Peacock: (2) 2 1/4" x 3 3/4"; 3 1/4" square

Misc: A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (162377); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin' Scored; Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins (162029); Enamel Effects Pearlized (if you want a glitter look, 156310); Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends (154830); Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends (154883)

Here's my video, thanks for watching! 

 

What pops into your head with this challenge?

Whew, this week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge is a doozie.......unless..

 

 

unless.... you know this technique! At least that's what came to my mind when I saw it. 

I decided to challenge myself further by choosing to follow the circle image, using my Deckled Circle dies - 14 circles in the pack! 

Every crafter needs some basic tools, and this is one of them! The Deckled Circle Dies quickly cut basic shapes with a twist—a deckled* edge! What can you do with something so basic? For starters, you can cut several sizes in different colors and layer them to create a big colorful circle. Cut different sizes and scatter them on your card for a fun background. Cut in rainbow colors, then cut the circle in half for two rainbows. The list goes on and on and on. If you have a die-cutting machine, you’ll want these dies! 

 

And then I decided to make a Christmas card on top of it all! I chose some patterns in the A Walk in the Forest paper pack and this is my card: 

 

Now it's your turn: what will you create this week? Will you try the Floating Strips technique or create something completely different? We want to see! 

Click here to see what the other Paper Craft Crew members created this week. 

 

 

You need to see these thoughtful design details

Create unique handmade cards with a vintage feel using the Bottled Happiness stamp set.

The set includes vintage bottles and floral imagery as well as heartfelt sentiments, perfect for showing a special someone you care or to wish a loved one congratulations! Make sure to use the thoughtful design details in your projects for more versatility—the cork fits both jars, and the floral pieces can be used coming out of the bottle or as a background piece. Also available in French.

Here's a fun and colorful idea to try at home, using the Masking technique. 

Supplies

Stamp set:  Bottled Happiness (158684), Charming Sentiments (159985), Zany Zoo (161305)

Ink: Azure Afternoon #161663, Berry Burst #147143, Lemon Lime Twist # 147145, Pumpkin Pie #105216, Memento Black, Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends #161672

Paper with cutting measurements: 

        Misty Moonlight #1530815 ½ X 8 ½ sc 4 ¼
        Azure Afternoon #161719 1 X 2 ¼
        Bright & Beautiful DSP #161449 4 X 5 ¼, ¾ X 4
        Basic White #159276 (2) 3 ¾ X 5, ¾ X 2 1/8.

Accessories:  Stampin’ Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Silicone Craft Sheet (127853), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Masking Paper (155480), Multipurpose Glue (110755)

 

Instructions:

1. Cut all cardstock as stated above.
2. Stamp the largest bottle twice on a piece of Masking Paper and fussy cut along the lines of the bottle. (Color doesn’t matter).
3. Using the Lemon Lime Twist ink and the large bottle stamp, stamp the image towards the bottom left corner of the Basic White CS.
4. Using one of the Mask, remove the backing and cover the bottle with the bottle lines slightly showing. If need to trim Masking Paper do so.
5. Once covered, stamp the next bottle in Berry Burst with the left side slightly overlapping the first bottle. Remove Mask and set aside.
6. Stamp the third bottle to the right using Azure Afternoon ink.
7. Using both Masks cover the Lemon Lime Twist and Berry Burst bottles. Stamp the bottle over the Lemon Lime Twist using Pumpkin Pie.
8. Using the confetti stamp from the Zany Zoo, stamp random colors towards top left and right of card top.
9. Remove Mask and discard. Stamp sentiment from the Charming Sentiments in Memento Ink on Basic White scrap. Using your Paper Snips cut each end at a slant. Set aside.
10. Cut the Azure Afternoon CS and cut the ends at a slant.
11. Adhere the Basic White Sentiment to the above using your adhesive.
12. Stamp confetti on the above,
13. Using the Azure Dark Stampin’ Blend color two Rhinestones and attach to sentiment.
14. Add SU Dimensionals to the above and attach towards the top right.
15. Adhere the completed Basic White CS to the Bright & Beautiful DSP using adhesive, then attach to card front.
16. Add the strip of DSP to Basic White using adhesive and then attach it to the inside of card.

How to create stunning cards With the Abundant Beauty Masks!

The new Mini Catalog is now live and there is a product in there that you just have to see. I will use this product to create a colorful technique that is easy and fun to make.

 

 

The Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks are a new product in the Sept-Dec Mini. The set has 7 masks and here's a unique feature: 4 of the masks layer to create lovely sunflowers. I am going to use one of the single masks for today's technique.

 

For my phrase I chose one that I have not used yet, from the Something Fancy stamp set:

 

This stamp set has all the sentiments you never knew you needed! From classic well wishes to snarky (hehe) celebratory statements, the Something Fancy stamp set says it all in a beautiful modern font combo.

 

I think the phrase matches the card technique perfectly, don't you? 

 

 

You are also going to need your Blending Brushes (either size) and 5 colors of ink! Here are some more products to gather together:

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Something Fancy (160416)

 

Ink: Real Red; Pumpkin Pie; Crushed Curry; Parakeet Party; Tahitian Tide; Orchid Oasis; Memento Tuxedo Black 

 

Misc: Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks (162331); Blending Brushes (153611); Glitter Sequins (162029); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Washi Tape (optional) 

 

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

 

You are invited to our exciting card making event

Saturday, 7 October is a very special day indeed! 

It’s time to celebrate one of our favorite days of the year—World Card Making Day! Invite your friends to craft along with us as we express our creativity and make fabulous cards! In just under three hours, we’ll create three unique cards together. Everyone is invited and welcome. And the event and registration is FREE! 

Click here to register! 

To prepare for the event you can purchase the products you need to craft along - or you can simply use what you have on hand. Click on the image below to see the 3 stamp sets that will be used during the event. 

If you decide to join, let me know ([email protected]) and I will send you card stock measurements so you will all ready for the fun to begin. 

Mark your calendars now and join us on 7 October!

You need to try this creative idea using your punches

Give your projects a touch of nature with the Inked & Tiled stamp set: 

This stamp set features gorgeous botanicals with a pressed look, perfect for delicate designs. These images will look great in solid colors or stamped in black ink with a soft watercolor wash over the top. The all-occasion sentiments included are in a classic and timeless font that will pair great with any style card.

The punched images can be used separately as decorative tags or patterns. Try using them together by alternating each punched piece to create a seamless tile pattern fit for all occasions!

Here's fun birthday card to try - using a creative idea with one of the punches. 

 

Want to make this card at home? Here's how.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Inked & Tiled Bundle [161168]
• Card Stock – Lost Lagoon [133679],Basic White [159276]
• Stamp Pads – Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101], Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108], Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [133644], Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107]
• Misc. –Inked Botanicals [161157], Lost Lagoon Bordered Ribbon [161171], Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Old Olive Stampin’ Blends (154892); Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends (154904)
  
  

Measurements: 

    Basic White: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4, 2 X 5 1/8, and scrap for sentiment

    Lost Lagoon: 4 x 5 1/4. and 2 1/4 x 3 1/2, scrap for punched piece

    DSP: 5 1/8 x 2 7/8
           

Instructions:

1. Attach DSP to Lost Lagoon Layer and attach to card base
2. Using the ink pads stamp the flowers, I used the light color first and than rolled the edges with the darker color. Stamp on Basic White card stock.
3. Attach the Lost Lagoon piece to the back of the stamped flower piece and attach to card base
4. Stamp sentiment with Calypso Coral ink and punch out. Punch out a Lost Lagoon piece and attach them to each other with a dimensional. Attach to card base.
5. Tie bow and attach to card base.

Jazz up your cards with these outstanding masks

Here's a playful Paper Craft Crew card challenge for the week! 

 

Funny (or not?), but I don't have any sets with pumpkins. So I decided to go with the colors in the photo for my inspiration and I immediately thought of using my Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks. 

Jazz up your paper crafts with the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks! Each of the masks has fun and detailed all-occasion designs that will add depth and color to your paper crafting projects, whether it’s cards, gift tags, or gift packaging. The flower and petal masks can help you wish a sunny salutation. Use the argyle patterned mask to create a card that’s cozy and cute for fall. You could also use the masking technique to combine a couple of the masks to create your own unique designs.

To create my card I used my Blending Brushes to apply color and then chose a phrase from the Cottage Wreaths stamp set:

Note: the stamp set and dies are now sold separately. 

And here's my fall card idea: 

What will you create using the challenge photo for inspiration? If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here to hop over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

Here's everything you need to send heartfelt thoughts

The Layering Leaves stamp set has everything you need to send heartfelt thoughts to a friend!

 

You can create naturescapes with a simple message to show how much you care. Winter or spring, the Two-Step stamped leaves allow you to add unique texture by layering the images. The sentiments also look great when cut with punches or dies. This set is refreshing, just like the great outdoors. Also available in French.

Here's one lovely idea you can create using this stamp set: 

 

Here's what you need to make this card at home.

Supplies

Stamp Set: Layering Leaves Stamp Set 161277

Bough Punch 157711

Something Fancy Dies 160424

Ink: Petal Pink 147108; Granny Apple Green 147095; Soft Sea Foam 147102

Cardstock/Paper:
        Petal Pink 146985
        Basic White Cardstock 159276
        Dry Brushed Metallic DSP 160837

Markers: Calypso Coral Blends 154881

Misc: Exposed Brick 3D EF 161600; Rhinestone Basic Jewels 144220; Stampin’ Seal 152813; Multipurpose Liquid Glue 110755; Stampin' Dimensionals 104430; Bone Folder 102300; Paper Trimmer 152392; Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine 149653

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of Petal Pink cardstock 5 ½” x 8 1/2”. Score at 4 1/4” and fold for card base.

2. Cut a panel of Basic White 4”x5 ¼”. Stamp sprinkles across panel using Petal Pink ink, then emboss panel with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder. Attach to card base.

3. Cut a ½”x4” strip of Brushed Metallic Specialty DSP and attach across white embossed panel.

4. Stamp greeting in Petal Pink ink on white scrap and cut with Something Fancy die. Adhere to DSP strip with single Dimensional.

5. Stamp solid leaves and outline leaves on white scraps with Granny Apple Green ink. Color outline leaves with filler stamp in Soft Sea Foam and punch with coordinating Bough Punch.

6. Stamp flowers in Petal Pink on white scrap and punch with Bough Punch. Attach leaves and flowers to card with glue, tucking them under the sentiment.

7. Embellish with rhinestones colored with Calypso Coral Blends.

Have you started collecting beautiful holiday card ideas yet?

If you are thinking about Christmas card ideas then you will definitely want to watch today's video tutorial. I am going to show you how to create a Bay Window fun fold card that will wow all your friends and family, using some new Mini Catalog products.

 

The main feature on today's card come from the A Walk in the Forest designer series paper. 

 

 

What makes this paper pack really special is that it is part of Stampin' Up!s making a difference program. For every purchase, Stampin' Up! will make a donation to support organizations dedicated to spreading cheer and providing support to those in need.

 

When choosing designer series paper for this fun fold, I would recommend that you choose patterns that have a bit of a story attached. I will explain more about this tip in my video below. 

 

With the Trucking Along stamp set, your creative process always runs smoothly, especially as a layer on today's card. 

 

 

In no time you will have a whole (loading) bin full of handmade cards and gift tags! Make a paper pickup truck and load it with flowers, trees or gifts, for example. There is something for every season! The lyrics are suitable for Christmas and other occasions. This set is therefore useful all year round.

 

At the time I ordered the stamp set, the punch was not yet available. Tip: not sure you need the punch! 

 

Here's my Bay Window Christmas card - watch the video below to learn how to make the fun fold and to see bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

 

Here's what you need to make this card at home. 

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Trucking Along (162299 - available as an online exclusive)

 

Ink: Pretty Peacock; Garden Green; Pecan Pie

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 6" x 12"; 3" square
        Pecan Pie: 3 1/4" square
        A Walk in the Forest Outside: (2) 1 3/4" x 5 1/4"; (2) 1/4" x 5 1/4"; 3/4" x 5 1/4" 
        A Walk in the Forest Inside: (2) 1 3/4" x 5 1/4"; 1/4" x 5 1/4" 
        Pretty Peacock: 1" x 5 1/4" 

Misc: Deckled Circles Dies (162286); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins (162029); Simply Scored; Foam Adhesive Strips (141825); A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (162377)

 

Here's my video, thanks for watching!

Check out all the tree designs in this new kit

Wow, this kit is AWESOME and I know it will fly off the shelves now that it is live for ordering!

Introducing the Christmas Everywhere Kit! 

Share the joy of Christmas effortlessly with those you love wherever they are around the world with this fabulous kit! Featuring trees from all places in the world and warm Christmas greetings, mix and match designs and sentiments to customize your cards, and send friends and family some holiday cheer their way! Also available in French.

DETAILS

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This kit includes: 

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
• 9 coordinating envelopes

 

 

• Christmas Everywhere photopolymer stamp set
  
  
  
  
  
• One Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, printed die-cut labels and images with red glitter, adhesive, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Real Red

Here's an important detail! This kit is only available while supplies last. When the Stampin' Up! warehouse shelves are empty, this kit will no longer be available to order. 

Tip: what a great gift idea this kit will be! 

This new mini is mighty full of amazing ideas

Did you hear the news? The September–December 2023 Mini Catalog is finally here!

 

It may be mini, but it’s mighty with all the fun new products it has to offer. From Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas, and all your celebrations in between, this catalog is the perfect way to ensure successful crafting during the holiday season.

Here's what you don't want to miss out on: 

• a super sweet Memories & More cards & envelopes pack
• 12 packs of Designer Series paper - some specialty, some 6"x6", 1 glow in the dark!
• 2 new styles of envelopes
• 5 punches
• 8 accents and embellishments
• 7 ribbons
• 5 embossing folders
• 45 stamp sets
• 19 bundles
• a host set
• 78 pages of new ideas to try! 
• and more!

So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to get creative and my online store is waiting for your first order! 

Want a digital copy of this catalog? Click on the cover above to download a copy to your device. 

If You Love A Good Challenge Then Check This One Out

Wow. This Paper Craft Crew challenge blew my mind. 

I had no clue what I wanted to use and it took me 2 whole days to figure it out. I should have taken a photo of my crafting table so you could see all the products I pulled out and then put back. What a mess!

Once I let go of the idea that my card would be a disaster, I finally decided to use....

the new A Walk in the Forest designer series paper...

and my Shop the Town stamp set.

 

Both the paper and the stamp set are available to order today!

 

At first I was really resistant to the 2 top circles but went with them anyway after deciding that the bottom circle would not be a circle - but the stamped image that I chose has lots of circles on it! 

Here's my card - and I have to say that I love it!

 

 

What will you choose for this week's card sketch challenge? Let go of fear and give it a try - hopefully it won't take you 2 whole days but if it does I am sure it will be worth it. 

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.