Nutz about Stamping

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day six!

Introducing the From My Heart suite on pages 8-10 in the Mini Catalog. One bundle (with a punch pack!), specialty designer series paper; ribbon; faceted gems; doilies and foil tins - yes tins for baking!

There are only two colors in this suite, besides Whisper White: Real Red and Flirty Flamingo. This makes the suite very cost effective as three packs of paper and two ink pads are all you need for lovely Valentines, Wedding, Friendship or Love card ideas. 

I think the most unique part of this suite are the Heart Foil tins, which are heart-shaped baking tins for treats. The can be lined or topped with the coordinating Heart Doilies. In one pack you get 10 tins with 10 clear lids - how fun is that! 

You can expect to see a project soon using these tins but for today I have a super cute friendship card idea using some of the From My Heart suite.

Heartfelt Friendship card

Here's how to make this card: 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Heartfelt (151417)
• Card Stock – Real Red (102482); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (147084)
• Misc. – From My Heat Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (151189); Heart Punch Pack (151292); Real Red 3/8” (1CM) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon (151155); From My Heart Faceted Gems (151154) Dimensionals (104430); Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

           

Measurements:  

• Real Red Card Stock: 4 ¼” x 11”                 4” x 2 ¾“        3” x 3” scrap for heart
• Whisper White Card Stock: 4 1/8” x 5 3/8” 4” x 2 ¾"        3” x 3’ scrap for stamping
• Designer Series Paper: 4” x 5 ¼“
• Ribbon: two strips of ~4 ¾“   one strip of ~5” for bow      

           

Instructions:

1. Score the long piece of Real Red card stock at 5 ½” fold and burnish to form card base.
2. Layer the 4” x 2 ¾” layer of white card stock onto the designer paper, about 2/3 toward the top of the card.
3. Wrap the top and the bottom of the white layer with ribbon. Adhere the ribbon with Tear & Tape adhesive on the front, and glue the ends of the ribbon to the back of the designer paper.
4. Glue the layer of designer paper to the white 4 1/8“ x 5 3/8“ layer.
5. Tie a bow with the 5” length of ribbon. Trim the ends, and adhere to the center of the bottom row of ribbon with a Mini Glue dot.
6. Stamp the sentiment in red ink onto a scrap of white card stock, then stamp the heart shape, centering the sentient inside the heart. Cut out with the small, straight-edge punch.
7. Use the large, scalloped edge punch to cut a heart from the red card stock scrap. Glue to the white stamped heart.
8. Adhere the hearts to the white layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals, centering between the ribbons and the edges.
9. Select ~7 faceted gems. Dip each in glue and adhere on each side of the stamped heart. (Either craft or regular tweezers work well for this).
10. Glue card layers to card base.

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day seven!

Today I am sharing two new bundles! The first is called called So Sentimental, found on page 20 of the Mini catalog. This is such a lovely bundle as the stamp set contains only phrases and the 10 dies are stitched so provide a lovely edging around the phrases. I love sets that are for many occasions and this one features 11 occasions, such as baby, thank you, friendship, and get well. 

The second bundle can be earned for FREE as part of our upcoming Sale-a-Bration - the BIGGEST sale of Stampin' Up!s year. You can see the bundle below in the card photo and my guess is that this will be a very popular item in the Sale-a-Bration catalog. This bundle coordinates with a THIRD Sale-a-bration choice, called Lily Impressions designer series paper. Ah-mazing, huh!

In a couple more days I will give you some hints about how to earn these three items for free so head on back here for my advice.

But, for today, here is a beautiful card idea for you to bookmark and return to when your Sale-a-bration products arrive.

Lovely Lily Pad thank you card

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets & Dies – So Sentimental (151691); Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690); Lovely Lily Pad (152288- Sale-A-Bration); Lily Pad Dies (152315- Sale-A-Bration)
• Cardstock – Shimmery White Cardstock (101910); Whisper White Thick Cardstock (140272); Pretty Peacock Cardstock (150880); Bermuda Bay Cardstock (131197); Lily Impressions DSP (152284-Sale-A-Bration)
• Stamp Pads – Versamark Ink (102283); Flirty Flamingo (147052); Garden Green (147089)
• Misc. – Aqua Painters (103954); Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (146956); Paper Snips (103579); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Dimensionals (104430); Mini Dimensionals (144108); Snail (104332); Tear & Tape (138995); Silicon Craft Sheet (127853)

           

Measurements: 

• Card Base: Whisper White Thick – 4 1/4"” x 11”, Scored at 5 1/2”
• Card Front: Lily Impressions DSP – 3 3/4” x 5”
• Card Front Mat: Bermuda Bay – 4” x 5 ¼”
• Sentiment Label: shimmery White – 2 1/4” x 2 3/4”
• Sentiment Label Mat: Pretty Peacock 2 5/8” x 3 3/4”
• Lily: Shimmery White – 1 ½” x 1 5/8”
• Lily: Shimmery White – 1” x 1 1/8”
• 2- Lg Leaves: Shimmery White – ¾” x 1 1/8”
• Leaves: Shimmery White 7/8” x 1 5/8”
• Whisper White Strip – 1” x 4 ½”
• Inside Layer: Whisper White – 4” x 5 1/4”

           

Instructions:

• Stamp the lilies and leaves with Versamark ink on Shimmery White.
• Heat emboss with black stampin’ emboss powder.
• Using the Fine Tip Aqua Painter and Flirty Flamingo Ink color the lilies.
• Using the Fine Tip Aqua Painter and Garden Green ink color the leaves.
• Stamp the sentiment on Shimmery White with Versamark ink.
• Heat emboss with black stampin’ emboss powder.
• Die-cut the lilies, leaves, sentiment label & mat.
• Die-cut the Whisper White decorative strip.

 

Assemble the card:

• Fold and burnish (score) the card base with a bone folder.
• Adhere the Lily Impressions card front to the Bermuda Bay mat with Snail adhesive.
• Adhere the Sentiment Label to the Sentiment Label Mat with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Adhere the Whisper White decorative strip to the card front with Snail.
• Adhere the Sentiment Labels to the card front with Snail.
• Adhere the lilies and leaves as shown.
• Adhere the completed card front to the card base with Snail.
• Adhere the inside layer to the inside of the card base with Snail.

We interrupt the countdown for a special New Year's card

In today's video I am going to show you a beautiful and sparkly New Year's card idea, with the help of the So Many Stars bundle. 

 

So Many Stars Bundle (En)
$57.50

Note: the stamp set is retiring on 2 January, but the dies are carrying over! So if you love the stamp set as much as I do, remember to place your order at my online store before it is gone for good. 

I also used some of my left-over Feels Like Frost paper. I have always wondered what to do with the 'shiny' side of the this paper, and today's card was that first time I did.

Feels Like Frost Specialty 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$14.50

 

You can use the shiny side for winter cards, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. My choice was New Years but don't be stuck with my idea - adapt it for what you need. 

My layout was super simple. It's the Sparkle Glimmer paper that makes it special. Read on for how to make this card, outlined on my video tutorial below!

So Many Stars New Years card

Stamp set: So Many Stars bundle (153016)

Ink: Smoky Slate

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" square
        Sparkle Glimmer: 1/4"  5 1/2" 
        Feels Like Frost: 2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/4" square

Other: Feels Like Frost specialty designer series paper (150444); SNAIL; Snowflake Sequins (150443); Fine Tip Glue pen; die-cutting machine 

Here's my video - watch for my additional tips along the way!

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day eight!

Ah, the Peaceful Poppies product suite = heaven! I love love love the colors, patterns and stamps in the suite and on my very first demontrator order (benefits = preordering!) I purchased this:

Believe it or not, this is not the entire suite! There is a second bundle (stamp set + dies) too. 

Today's card is an easy one, using the Peaceful Poppies paper, the Painted Poppies stamp set and the Peaceful Moments stamp set (not seen here). You can't see it in the photo below but there is a lovely sparkle added to the poppy image - learn what to do in the set of instructions under the card photo. 

There is something special about the ribbon - can you figure it out? If not, I will post a how-to video over on my Facebook page so you can implement this fun technique whenever you need to. 

Need a birthday card idea? 

Painted Poppies birthday card

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Painted Poppies (Cling 151599); Peaceful Moments (Cling 151595)
• Card Stock – Whisper White Card Stock (100730); Old Olive Card Stock (100702)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708); Old Olive Ink (147090); Poppy Parade Ink (147100)
• Misc. – Poppy Parade Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends (147275); Old Olive Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends (144597); Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (151324); Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897); Whisper White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326); Snail (104332); Mini Glue Dots (103683) 

Measurements: 

• Old Olive Card Stock: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”
• Whisper White Card Stock: 5 1/4”x 4”
• Designer Series Paper: 5 1/4” x 1”
• Ribbon: 14”

Instructions:

1. Colour your ribbon with the Dark Poppy Parade Blends marker. Put it aside to dry.
2. Fold the Old Olive card base in half.
3. Stamp the Poppy image with Memento Black ink, on the white piece of cardstock.
4. Stamp the saying with Memento Black ink on the white piece of cardstock.
5. Colour the Poppy image with the Poppy Parade and Old Olive Blends markers.
6. Stamp the dot images with Poppy Parade several times (but first stamp it on your scrap paper).
7. Attach the Designer Series Paper to the white cardstock.
8. Attach about 6-7 inches or the ribbon around the white cardstock and then attach the white cardstock to the front of the card.
9. Tie a bow with the remaining ribbon and attach it to your card front with a glue dot.
10. Add Wink of Stella to the flower image.

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day nine!

Day nine features a stamp set that everyone at Stampin' Up!s On Stage event in November (which was a blast!) received for free. It's called Timeless Tulips and you can be prepared to see LOTS of sample ideas on my Pinterest Boards in the coming months. 

I love this set and you might be interested to know that it has a coordinating punch. I don't have the punch yet but to be honest, I am not sure you need it. I 'fussy cut' the tulips and stems for my card below and it was super easy to do. I guess it's about convenience, right?

I think my card is beautiful because of the following:

• the colors: Daffodil Delight and Mint Macaron
• the Subtle embossing folder
• the Stitched Rectangles dies
• the Mint Macaron ribbon
• the Snowflake Sequins

What catches your eye first?

Timeless Tulips birthday card

Here's how to make my card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Timeless Tulips (151534)
• Card Stock – Daffodil Delight (119683); Mint Macaron (138337)
• Stamp Pads – Mint Macaron (147106)
• Other -  Mint Macaron ribbon 1/4” Textile Ribbon (149480); Stitched Rectangles dies (148551); Paper Snips (103579); SNAIL adhesive (104332); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104330); Snowflake Sequins (150443); Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995); Subtle 3D embossing folder (151775); Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309); die-cutting machine

           

Measurements: 

• Daffodil Delight: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”           5 1/4” x 4”        2 1/4” x 4 1/4”
• Mint Macaron: 2 1/4” x 3 1/2”
• Whisper White: 2” x 2”                         3” x 1 1/4”      scraps for stems and tulips

           

Instructions:

1. Emboss Daffodil Delight layer using Subtle 3D embossing folder. Adhere to card base using SNAIL.
2. Adhere Mint Macaron across Daffodil Delight layer, using Tear & Tape Adhesive.
3. Die-cut Daffodil Delight and Mint Macaron Stitched Rectangles. Adhere together and then to card base using SNAIL.
4. Ink phrase using Mint Macaron ink and stamp onto Whisper White layer. Die-cut using Stitched Rectangles.
5. Ink stems using Mint Macaron ink and tulips using Daffodil Delight ink. Cut using Paper Snips.
6. Adhere steps and tulips to card front using Snail and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere phrase across front of card, on top of tulips.
7. Create Mint Macaron bow, cut from bolt and attach to card front using Mini Glue Dots.
8. Add three Snowflake Sequins to card front using Fine Tip Glue pen.

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day ten!

With the new Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration catalogs launching soon, I thought it might be fun to do a countdown to 3 January launch date. So for the next several days I am going to feature a brand new product along with a fun project idea for you to tuck away for now. 

Here's the cover of the Mini Catalog:

and the Sale-a-Bration catalog:

If you have placed a product order with me in the past six months, you were on my catalog mailing list so watch your mailbox in the coming week!

Here's a beautiful Tropical Oasis card. Tropical Oasis is a new product suite with an embossing folder that is to die for (well, not really but you get what I mean!). This suite is perfect for those of you who live in or love to travel to tropical places. The designer series paper has retro tropical images and glorious colors that will make a statement with any project you create. 

If you love the card below then you need to make sure you have these card stock colors ready:

• Real Red
• Terracotta Tile
• Grapefruit Grove
• Daffodil Delight
• Mango Melody
• Pear Pizzaz
• Old Olive
• Pool Party
• Pretty Peacock
• Soft Suede

Tip: follow the instructions below but change the phrase to suit any occasion you need. 

Supplies:

• Stamp set: A Wish For Everything (149320)
• Cardstocks: Whisper White (140272), Daffodil Delight (119683), Poppy Parade (119793) Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (151252)
• Stampin’ Pad: Poppy Parade (147050)
• Mics: Poppy Parade 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon (147813), Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine (124262), Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324)

Measurements:

• Daffodil Delight 8½ x 5½ score at 4¼ card base
• Poppy Parade 5¼ x 4
• Tropical Oasis Designer paper 5 x 3¾, 3¾ x ¾
• Whisper White 5¼ x 4 inside, 2½ x ¾
• Poppy Parade ½ Texture Weave Ribbon 14”
• Whisper White Solid Backer’s Twine 20”

Instruction:

1. Adhere the Tropical Oasis Designer paper onto Poppy Parade cardstock
2. Wrap the Poppy Parade ribbon on the left-hand side of both layer and make a knot.
3. Adhere onto the Daffodil Delight card front.
4. Slide the 2½ x ¾ strip of Whisper White in the Scalloped Tag punch and punch out the top.
5. Stamp the Happy Anniversary on the tag using Poppy Parade ink.
6. Fold the backer’s twine in half and pass it under the tied Poppy Parade ribbon. Sild in the tag in the backer’s twine and make a bow (with the twine folded in half, this will give you a double bow). Trim off the twine at the bottom if it’s too long.
7. Inside adhere the 5¼ x 4 Whisper White and adhere the strip of designer paper on the left-hand side.

You need to see the new, beautiful Painted Poppies bundle

In today's video I am going to create a birthday card with the help of some of the new products in the brand new Mini Catalog (Jan-June 2020)! This new mini will be available to download from my blog on 3 January BUT if you have placed an order with me in the past year, watch your mailbox as you get a paper copy mailed directly to you (as a thank you from me). 

To make my card I used the new Painted Poppies bundle:

which I predict will be the HOTTEST seller in this Mini Catalog. I also used the new Peaceful Poppies designer series paper (DSP):

I love the colors and patterns in the paper - you can expect to see a lot of project ideas using this bundle in the coming month!

Enough said. Here's my card and don't miss my video below!

Peaceful Poppies birthday card

 

Stamp sets: Painted Poppies bundle (153827); Sending You Thoughts (152297)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Poppy Parade Stampin' Write Marker

Stampin' Blends: Old Olive Combo, Mossy Meadow Combo, Blackberry Bliss Combo

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 3" x 2"; 4" x 3"
        Black Berry Bliss: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/2" x 2 1/4"
        Peaceful Poppies DSP: 3" x 5 1/2"

Other: SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video tutorial: enjoy!

Did someone say amazing savings? You bet!

Everyone loves a good bargain, and Stampin' Up! announces a great selection of savings to share with you!

Dates: Until supplies last!

Details: Clearance Rack Refresh - check out all the amazing items that have just been added to the clearance rack - tons of dies, ribbons, cardstock and designer papers. Seriously lots of a great deals up to 60% off!

Here are my faves:

- Apron builder framelits

- Big Plans planner kit

- Embossing folders

- Large Letters framelits dies

 

HURRY - don't miss these (and many more) ah-mazing savings!

 

Note: you can add clearance rack items to any order that also includes Retiring Holiday Products, Year End Closeouts, Annual Catalog products.

As the Clearance Rack items are only available while supplies last, you can only place your orders through my Online Store which is easy to do!

1. Click here to go directly to my Online Store
2. Click on Clearance Rack (left hand side bar)
3. View products
4. Add desired items to your shopping bag
5. Check out with payment
6. Wait for your new products to arrive!

Happy Clearance Rack shoppin'!

Celebrate your favorite friendships and love stories

Paper Pumpkin’s first kit of 2020 is all about L-O-V-E. Whether you want handmade favors for Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower, or a remarkably romantic wedding, this month’s kit has everything you need to help you celebrate your favorite friendships and love stories.

About the January Kit

Kit details: Makes 20 treat bags + 10 mini cards and envelopes

Card size: 3" x 3" (7.5 x 7.5 cm)

Envelope size: 3-1/8" x 3-1/8" (7.8 x 7.8 cm)

Bag size: 3-1/4" x 4" (8.2 x 10 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Crushed Curry, Highland Heather, Mint Macaron, and Rococo Rose

Coordinating Product

It’s “BEE”-yond question: You can get more from the I’ll Bee Yours kit when you buy the Heart Punch Pack from the 2020 January–June Mini Catalog (coming soon!). Both punches coordinate with the heart stamp in the kit so you can craft for love-filled occasions now . . . and later! Think: weddings, showers, birthdays, and more! 

Celebrate love in style. This kit gives you 20 treat bags, 10 mini cards and envelopes, and “BEE”-yoo-tiful stamps and embellishments.

So make it a “LOVE”-ly year with Paper Pumpkin by subscribing here!

Please share your thinking for this card map challenge

It's confession time again. This Paper Craft Crew challenge card map is not my favorite and caused a bit of stress trying to figure out what to use. Well it's not the map that is the problem, it is my resulting card!

I would love to know what you would use - please share your thinking using the comments link under this post!

These were my starting points:

• Christmas card
• Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Pool Party and Blueberry Bushel

I chose the Everything Festive stamp set for the phrase and So Many Stars for the background:

Everything Festive Cling Stamp Set (En)
$24.00

So Many Stars Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)
$26.00

So the main elements came together for my card. But then I got stuck. What to use for the Snowflake embellishment when I don't have anything snowflake like in my stash?

Then it hit me - I would layer two stars from the Stitched Stars dies! Add three Snowflake Sequins and my card was done:

 

So back to you. What would you use from your stash? If you want to see what the other designer crew members created for this challenge, click here. 

 

 

See how beauty abounds in this beautiful card

Here's a gorgeous cad idea that is perfect for those of you who love to color or watercolor. I was feeling the need for a break from all things Christmas so thought I would pop by with something different. 

The Beauty Abounds stamp set is an oldie but a goodie, agreed?

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

I use the phrases a lot. This is one of those sets that you can coordinate with almost everything except, perhaps, masculine-themed products. The card layout below makes the Pressed Petals paper a real stand-out:

 

Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.50

Add a touch of pretty with the doily and soft So Saffron layer and taa-daa the perfect thank you card, birthday card, thinking of you card, sympathy card - whatever you need!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Set - Beauty Abounds (148726)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Night of Navy (100867); So Saffron (105118) 
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Stampin’ Blends – So Saffron Dark (149556); Night of Navy Light (144036); Old Olive Light (144574)
• Misc. Pearlized Doilies (146936); Metallic Pearls (146282); Butterfly Beauty Dies (148536); Snail Adhesive (104332); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Pressed Petals designer series paper (149500)

Measurements:  

• Night of Navy (4 ¼” x 11” scored at 5 ½” & 4” x 5 ¼”) 
• Whisper White (2 ½” x 3 ½”)
• So Saffron Cardstock (2 1/2" x 3 1/2")
• Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper (2” x 5 ½”) 

Instructions:

1. Fold a piece of Night of Navy Cardstock (4 1/4" x 11" or 5 1/2" x 8 1/2") in half to create card base.
2. Glue the Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper (2” x 5 ½”) to the left hand side of the cardfront about 1/4" from the edge. 
3. Glue one of the Pearlized Doilies behind the right side of a piece of So Saffron Cardstock (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") and adhere to the front of the card at an angle with dimensionals. 
4. Stamp the filigree image in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on a piece of Whisper White Cardstock (2 ½” x 3 ½”). 
5. Color with Stampin’ Blends (So Saffron Dark, Night of Navy Light and Old Olive Light).
6. Stamp “thanks” in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink in the lower right-hand corner of the Whisper White. 
7. Cut out the butterfly in Blushing Bride Cardstock with the Butterfly Die and adhere the butterfly to the upper left-hand corner of the Whisper White Cardstock. 
8. Add some Gold Metallic Pearls to the center of the butterfly.
9. Adhere a piece of Whisper White Cardstock (4” x 5 ¼”) inside and stamp your greeting.

How to make a beautiful and easy holly Christmas card

In today's video I am going to show you how to create a beautiful and quite easy Christmas card idea using the Christmas Gleaming stamp set. I am not using the ornament punches however, so if you chose not to purchase the punch pack then this is the card for you!

I got my idea from another demonstrator who showed a photo of her card over on a private Facebook group. (Join my team to get access to this fantastically creative group) I loved her idea so much that I decided to share it with you - using my own touch of course. I used a different phrase and added a sparkly touch as well!

Here's what I used - so easy!!!

Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set (En)
$21.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

 

I also used the Stitched Shapes dies to add a decorative touch around my phrase. If you don't have these gorgeous dies, then try a large circle punch to get a similar effect.

At the end of my video (below!) I promised to show a photo of my card using the Snowflake Sequins - can you see the two different kinds I chose?

Stamp set: Christmas Gleaming (150464)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends: Poppy Parade (147275); Granny Apple Green (147274)

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; eight pieces 2 1/4" square; 3" square

Other: Stitched Shapes dies (145372), Stampin' Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Snowflake Sequins (150443)

Here's my video tutorial - watch for my bonus tips along the way!

 

 

Ring in the season with these beautiful bells

Today I have a gorgeous card idea to share with you, using the Bells are Ringing bundle:

Bells Are Ringing Bundle
$37.75

The secret to this card is how easy it is to make! The dies add the perfect embellishment and the Frosty Epoxy Droplets that look like snow just pull the plain Real Red card out of the ordinary into the extraordinary! 

Why not give it a try?

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Bells Are Ringing Bundle  (153024) 
• Card Stock – Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" (102482); Basic Black  8-1/2" X 11" (121045); Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" (100730); Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper (150393); Black Foil Sheets (147898); Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock (101856)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Misc. –  Black ⅝” Glittered Organdy Ribbon (147897); Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets (147801); Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine (124262);  Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL (104332)

Measurements:  

• Real Red: 5 ½”  x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” 
• Let It Snow Designer Paper: 3 ½” x 4 ¾”  
• Basic Black: 3 ⅝” x  4 ⅞”  
• Whisper White:  ⅝” x 2 ¾”  
• Ribbon: 6” and 7” 

Instructions:

1. Fold the Real Red cardstock in half.  
2. Adhere the designer paper to the Basic Black cardstock using Snail Adhesive. 
3. Take the 6” ribbon and loop ends behind black cardsstock and adhere the ends to the back. 
4. Use the Detailed Bells Dies to cut out the Black Foil bells and the Vellum bells.
5. Take a piece of Baker’s Twine and tie all the bells together. 
6. Use a glue dot to glue the bells together and to glue underneath where the frosted droplet will go. 
7. Adhere the back of the bells with more glue dots and add to card. 
8. Make a bow with the glittered ribbon and add on top of the bells using a glue dot. 
9. Stamp greeting on the Whisper White cardstock, then adhere to card tucking in the left hand side of the white cardstock under the bells. 
10. Add the frosted droplets to the bells.

Here's a close-up of the bells:

11 fantastic reasons to join my team!

If you’ve ever thought about joining my Stampin’ Up! team, now is the perfect time because we get to preorder from two new catalogs next month! That's right, Sale-a-bration, our BIGGEST sale of the year begins in January and you can earn free products from this catalog by placing a preorder for the brand new MINI catalog, also releasing in January!

 

What do you need to know? 

For as little as $99, you’ll get to order a selection of products worth $125! We’ll also include FREE shipping and business supplies to help you get started.

Need help with picking your Starter Kit items? All you need to do is ask, I am happy to help. 

CREATE YOUR STARTER KIT

Can sharing creativity really be a job? Yes! And you can begin right away. Starter Kits are a great value, and Stampin' Up! will throw in business supplies and free shipping as an added bonus. (You’ll think your birthday came early when your Starter Kit arrives!)

INSPIRE CREATIVITY

As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator you’ll teach others how to be creative using high quality stamps, ink, and paper, as well as embellishments, specialized tools, beautiful project kits, and more. Stampin' Up! takes the guesswork out of coordination so you and your friends can have an amazing crafting experience, no matter your skill level.

GET SUPPORT

Just as Stampin' Up! demonstrators provide their customers with one-stop shopping and individualized service, Stampin' Up! will provide YOU with the opportunity to pursue your individual goals whether those goals are to enjoy a hobby, build a thriving business, or contribute to family income while spending more time at home.

Whether you'd like to earn money to pay for your stamping supplies, create a full or part-time career, or simply get a discount on your stamping supplies, Stampin' Up! (and me!) will help you do it. And if that isn't enough, here are 10 more reasons for you to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

1. Get ideas for handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and home decor projects.
2. Learn new, artistic stamping techniques on a monthly basis.
3. Gain first access to popular popular lines and exclusive, award-winning designs.
4. Get a 20 percent discount on ALL Stampin' Up! products.
5. Be your own boss, and establish a flexible business that meets your goals.
6. Spend more time with family when you work from home with a schedule that fits you and your family.
7. Be eligible to attend Stampin' Up!'s fabulous conferences and events.
8. Earn free exotic trips and other recognition (like free rubber stamps, cash awards, and other valuable prizes).
9. Meet new friends and enrich lives while sharing what you love.
10. Receive support and training from Stampin' Up!

What's the catch? (hint, there is no catch)

• Free shipping – the kit ships to you FREE, for another 10% savings.
• There is no obligation to ever host a party, workshop or sell product and absolutely no pressure from me! It's your business!
• No Risk – You can enjoy all the benefits & discounts of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator with no risk. No Catch. I Promise. 

If you’ve got questions, I am happy to provide the answers.  Email me today and let’s chat! ([email protected])

What would you choose for this card challenge?

Today's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge was a tough one for me. I will happily confess that it looks easy....but....it just wasn't! 

I think it is the size of the circles...or maybe not. First I chose my paper - Brightly Gleaming of course!

Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.50

I am so sad this paper is sold out - lesson learned to order what you love early in the life of a catalog! I layered the Brightly Gleaming strip onto a Very Vanilla card base - and then wasn't happy with that either. The two circles were an easy choice: more Brightly Gleaming paper and some Night of Navy paper. 

Next I stamped and colored the Christmas Gleaming ornament, punched it out and added it to the circles.

Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En)
$49.50

Then I stamped and fussy-cut phrase. A bit of Copper Trim ribbon and things are looking a bit better. 

What I love most? The Star Designer Elements! Quite surprising for me to love those star elements and where I placed them but I really do like them. What do you think?

If you want to see what the other design crew members made for this challenge, click here to head on over to the Paper Craft Crew site. And don't forget to give our challenge a try too! You just might surprise yourself like I did.