Nutz about Stamping

How to make a card in mere minutes: card twelve

Have you seen the Oh Happy Day card kit? This is an all-inclusive kit for making 20 unique cards for a variety of occasions, and the kit comes with the photopolymer stamp set (13 stamps) included!

Over the past few weeks I have been showing you each card in this card and the steps I took to create it. That way when you purchase this kit you will not only have a photo of the card in the kit box, but additional step-by-step photos to go with it. 

Here's card 12: 


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Here's how to make card #12:

1. Gather all your supplies. (can you spot the mistake?)
   
   
   
   
2. Stamp 'I just miss you' onto the tag using your black ink spot.
   
   
   
   
3. Fold your card. I used my bone folder to help keep the card laying flat when closed.  NOTE: You will have to trim the white textured layer to fit onto the card base. See the dimensions on the instruction sheet. 
   
   
   
   
4. Add the paper layers to the card. Do you see I corrected my mistake (thank goodness!)
   
   
   
   
5. Adhere the paper embellishment using a couple Stampin' Dimensionals. 
   
   
   
   
6. Stamp the envelope. I decided to use only one of the phrases to create a bit of curiosity. 
   
   
   
   
7. Add the Baker's Twine bow using your Fine Tip Glue pen and the shiny pink dots to the card front. And your card is complete! 
   
   
   
   
8. Come on back next week to see card #13!

How to make a quick and easy party invitation

Today I have a fun party invitation idea that would be perfect for Halloween but, could be created for a variety of party themes. I created this invite using the Halloween Scares and Confetti Celebration stamp sets. Here's the products I used - click on any of them to place an order at my online store. And don't miss my video below, showing how to make this fun invite!

 

Halloween Scares Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$25.00

Confetti Celebration Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$18.00

Halloween Night Designer Washi Tape
$8.00

 

Halloween Scares party invitation

Stamp sets: Halloween Scares (142226), Confetti Celebration (clear: 142034, wood: 141510)

Ink: Basic Black, Delightful Dijon, Perfect Plum

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Banners framelits (132173), Halloween Night Washi Tape (142026), Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's the inside of my card:

Here's the video tutorial - enjoy!

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A card map is the secret to help you make purr-fect cards!

If you are looking for the purr-fect card idea then look no more: the Paper Craft Crew is here to the rescue with a fun card map! And I have a great card to share using this map! 

For my card (see below) I used the Timeless Textures and Pretty Kitty stamp sets, my Floral Boutique Designer Washi Tape, and my blender pens to create my design in just minutes. Click on any of the photos below to place an order at my Online Store:

 

Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

Floral Boutique Designer Washi Tape
$5.00

Pretty Kitty Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

 

Here's the Paper Craft Crew map:

And here's my Pretty Kitty card!

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Now it is your turn - try our Paper Craft Crew card map idea and enter your card over on our site. We'd love to see what you made too!

 

How to make a card in mere minutes: card eleven

Have you seen the Oh Happy Day card kit? This is an all-inclusive kit for making 20 unique cards for a variety of occasions, and the kit comes with the photopolymer stamp set (13 stamps) included!

Over the past few weeks I have been showing you each card in this card and the steps I took to create it. That way when you purchase this kit you will not only have a photo of the card in the kit box, but additional step-by-step photos to go with it. 

Here's card 11:

I love hearing from you - please post your comments under this blog post! 

1. Gather all your supplies. 

2. Stamp 'It's your day' onto the tag using your black ink spot.

3. Fold your card. I used my bone folder to help keep the card laying flat when closed. Add the paper layers. 

4. Adhere the paper pieces to the front of the card. 

5. Adhere the paper embellishment using a couple Stampin' Dimensionals. 

6. Add the heart embellishment using your Fine Tip Glue pen. 

7. Stamp the envelope.

And your card is complete! Come on back next week to see card #12!

Over the past few weeks I have been showing you each card in this card and the steps I took to create it. That way when you purchase this kit you will not only have a photo of the card in the kit box, but additional step-by-step photos to go with it. 

Here's card 11:

I love hearing from you - please post your comments under this blog post! 

1. Gather all your supplies. 

2. Stamp 'It's your day' onto the tag using your black ink spot.

3. Fold your card. I used my bone folder to help keep the card laying flat when closed. Add the paper layers. 

4. Adhere the paper pieces to the front of the card. 

5. Adhere the paper embellishment using a couple Stampin' Dimensionals. 

6. Add the heart embellishment using your Fine Tip Glue pen. 

7. Stamp the envelope.

And your card is complete! Come on back next week to see card #12!

Sending a basket full of wishes to celebrate someone special

If you want to celebrate the birthday of someone special, why not make a special card for them? Better yet, why not make a card that matches their present?

Today I am using the Basket of Wishes stamp set to make a beautiful watercolored birthday card.  Here's what I used - click on any of the photos to place an order at my online store: 

Basket Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies
$35.00

Blender Pens
$10.00

 

Basket of Wishes birthday card

Stamp sets: Basket of Wishes (142200); Timeless Textures (140517)

Ink: Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Basic Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:

          Old Olive: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"
          Very Vanilla: 5 1/4 x 4"
          Crumb Cake: 3" square; 2" square

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles framelits #141795, Blender pens, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Linen thread

Here's the video tutorial - enjoy!

My new organization system: the bullet journal!

I have struggled for a few years to find an agenda that can track my days, weeks and months. I have tried so many ideas but have either been appalled at the cost of some agendas or the organization of others just hasn't worked for me. I have tried paper and electronic and .... it was just not working. 

Now I think I have found the system that will work for me! 

Introducing the bullet journal!

Here's what my journal looks like on the outside - for now! I can see all sorts of possibilities for outside embellishments but for now I am keeping it plain. This journal travels with me daily and in my purse so if I decide at some point to decorate it, I will have to keep it simple. I went with a Moleskin journal (lined) because it seemed the most durable of all blank journals I could find at my local stationery store. 

Here's how you can create a bullet journal too:

Step one: reserve the first few pages of your journal to become an index. I saved 6 pages and then realized that was likely too many. But that's ok because this first journal will help me learn how to make the next one even better. 

As my journal began to take shape I then added page numbers in the bottom right corner of every page and then added these page numbers to the index in my journal. You will see that I stopped numbering at February to make sure that step four was going to work for me. 

Step two: Set up your Future Log pages: three months per page and separate the months by drawing a line. Here you will note those long range events that you know now and will encounter at the year goes by. I used four pages in my journal.

Step three: Set up your Monthly Task list pages. There will be two pages for each month. The left side is for the dates and the days of the week. The right side is for a Task List that are big picture items that need to be completed. It could also include holidays, vacations, birthdays, or Stampin' Up! events! You can transfer events from from your Monthly Log pages to these pages to help you keep track. 

Step four: Monthly to-do lists. I noted three days per page and now wish I had done two per page because I have a lot of to-dos it seems (next year!) You can see in the photo that I will also use my journal to track my social media analytics, to see what is working and what needs consideration or tweaking. 

After I started my monthly pages I realized I could use my stamps to make them more fun. As the year goes by I will see what other Stampin' Up! products I can use. I love color and so have a set of fine tip color markers that I plan to use as well. As I mentioned I stopped at February 2017 in case I need to have more room for the rest of the year. 

That leaves a few extra pages in my journal. What will I use these for? So many ideas right now:

• books to read
• Stampin' Up! business goals
• Customer tracker
• ??? (do you have any ideas? please share them with me in the comments box below!)

I have had my system in place for two weeks. The results? I now have two free hours each night to do...whatever I want.

Yes, I think this system is the one for me! If you want to learn more about bullet journals, check out this site or just do a search Google!

 

Buy 3, get 1 free! Designer series paper sale

Today I realized with a shock that I have not posted on my blog one single mention of Stampin' Up!s October promotion! Shame on me. 

Buy 3, get 1 free: 

October 1 through 31, you can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free (see paper choices below).  

• think Christmas cards
• think scrapbooking (project life)
• think gifts for your crafty friends and family members! 

Shop Now!

 

 

Here are the designer series paper packs you can choose from for the October promotion:

Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.00

By The Shore Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Moroccan Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

 

 

Throw kindness around with our Paper Pumpkin kits!

Throwing kindness around like confetti is more fun when the confetti is in a shaker card! The Season of Gratitude kit includes eight cards, three sizes of sequins in four colors, die-cut leaves, and a crackled background stamp. With all the heartfelt sentiments in the stamp set, you’ll soon be “throwing gratitude around like falling leaves.”

Note: Subscribe by November 10th to get the November kit

• Each month you'll receive a unique, surprise kit with project-cards, journals, décor, and more! Everything is color-coordinated, measured, and cut just for you!
• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories - including dimensionals when needed!
• All stamps are unique to Paper Pumpkin (are not in Stampin' Up! catalogs)
• Each kit takes about 30 minutes to complete. 
• Stampin' Up! will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.  
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. 
• A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)
• There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You also have the option to skip a month if you want.

Want to see the October kit - it is so awesome! I am sharing this so you can see possibilities for future kits!

 

Fall into fall with a challenge for your crafty imagination

Fall is clearly here and this week I have a fall into fall challenge to spark your imagination. It's time for another Paper Craft Crew challenge and now you have two weeks to participate and post your card for us to see. 

Here's challenge number 215:

As a design team member, I was excited to see this challenge as I had just completed a Basket of Wishes card that would be perfect for this challenge. 

Here's what I used to make this card - click on any of the product images to order them at my Online Store (don't miss the promotions and clearance rack while over there!):

Vintage Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.00

Basket Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

 

Here's my Basket of Wishes challenge card:

 
I love hearing from you - please post your comments under this blog post!

Now it's your turn - what is your favorite fall stamp set? I would love to see you create a card for our challenge!

How card kits can help you craft in mere minutes: card ten

Have you seen the Oh Happy Day card kit? This is an all-inclusive kit for making 20 unique cards for a variety of occasions, and the kit comes with the photopolymer stamp set (13 stamps) included!

Over the next several weeks I am going to show you each card in this card and the steps I took to create it. That way when you purchase this kit you will not only have a photo of the card in the kit box, but additional step-by-step photos to go with it. 

Here's card 10:

I love hearing from you - please post your comments under this blog post! 

1. Gather all your supplies. I tied the bow using the Baker's Twine and then cut it off the bolt. 

2. Stamp 'hello there' onto the tag using your black ink spot.

3. Fold your card. I used my bone folder to help keep the card laying flat when closed. Add the paper layers. 

4. Add the banner and the tag - use your Stampin' Dimensionals. 

5. Attach the bow and the embellishments using your Fine Tip Glue pen. 

6. Stamp the envelope to complete the card. 

Come on back next week to see card #11! 

 

A fall card idea can spark unlimited imagination

It is amazing where inspiration comes from, isn't it? Today I was casting about for a video idea and spotted a card on Pinterest that sparked today's video and birthday card idea. Try this idea the next time you craft and try other framelits instead of leaves. 

Here's what I used to make my Vintage Leaves card - click on any of these product photos to hop on over to my Online Store. And while at my store check out the current promotions and Clearance Rack for great deals!

Vintage Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.00

Basket Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Leaflets Framelits Dies
$25.00

 

Vintage Leaves birthday card

 

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Stamp set: Vintages Leaves (138802); Basket of Wishes (142200)

Paper and cutting dimensions: 

          Cajun Craze: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"
          Very Vanilla: 4 x 5 1/4"; 
          Old Olive: 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"; scrap
          Crumb Cake: 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"; scrap
          Delightful Dijon: 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"; scrap

Ink: Old Olive, Delightful Dijon, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic platform, Leaflets framelits (138283), Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Fine Tip Glue pen, Cookie Cutter Builder punch #140396

Here's the video tutorial - enjoy!

 

Show your friendship with a beautiful card

My team at work is welcoming a new colleague on November 1st and when someone suggested we welcome her with a card, all eyes turned to me. I laughed and of course volunteered. 

I wanted something fairly simple that would use some of my existing supplies. I grabbed my Tin of Cards stamp set and Floral Boutique designer series paper and make the clean and simple idea below. Click on any of the product photos below to place an order at my online store:

Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Tin of Cards welcome

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The next time you sit to craft, why not give my idea a try! This card idea will help you use up your supplies and, at the same time, make someone feel welcome. 

Paisleys and Posies make a blessed October

Today I have a stunning but simple card idea using your Paisleys and Posies stamp set:

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Blessed October thank you card

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer #142196
• Inks: Night of Navy #126970
• Paper: Very Vanilla #101650; Petals & Paisleys Speciality Designer Series Paper #142017; Copper Foil Sheets #142020
• Other: Paisley Framelits Dies #141859; Gold Metallic Thread #138401; Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246; Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430; Big Shot #143263
• Non Stampin’ Up!: Copper Sharpie Marker

Cutting Measurements: 

Very Vanilla – 8 ½” x 5 ½”; 3” x 1 ¼”

Designer Paper – 1 ½” x 4 ½”; 4 ½” x 1” (2 pieces)

 

Instructions: 

1. Fold Very Vanilla cardstock in half to form card base.
2. Glue the strips of Designer Paper (DSP) across the card front.  Trim off excess ends.
3. Stamp the “I thank you for your part in my journey” in Night of Navy on the bottom below the DSP.
4. Wind up some Gold Metallic Thread and tape to DSP.
5. Stamp the sentiment on Very Vanilla strips with Night of Navy ink.
6. Cut out two Paisley pieces from Copper Foil Sheets.  Glue to the back of the sentiment piece.
7. Pop up the stamped piece in the middle of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
8. Colour some Rhinestones with Copper Sharpie Marker and add to stamped piece and the DSP.

I totally need a cane, a candy one that is

What a fun way to announce a brand new Stampin' Up! promotion!

 

 

Details: October 1 through 31 , you can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free! That’s great news since everyone can use more Designer Series Paper. This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual catalog and the recently released holiday catalog (not including Specialty Designer Series Paper or Designer Series Paper Stacks). 

Once you have your paper packs you may need some help with ideas! Try this template:

And use your paper like this:

Have questions or need ordering support?  Email me at: [email protected]!