Nutz about Stamping

You don't want to miss these discounted deals, Every week in September!

This fun promotion is back! Every week in the month of September Stampin' Up! will be discounting a 'set' of products - but only for one week. And the fun part is the selection is a surprise to all of us (even me).

Week 1: 1−7 September - Almost over! 

Week 2: 8−14 September - to be announced

Week 3: 15−21 September - to be announced

Week 4: 22−28 September - to be announced

How can you see each week's deals as they begin? Click on the QR code below to see that week's selection. Have questions or need ordering help? Email me at [email protected]

See how 8 leftover paper squares can create a beautiful card

Would you like another idea for using up leftover bits of designer paper? I have a really fun layout technique to show you how. I will be using my Boughs of Holly suite to create a Christmas card, but you can easily change my idea for any occasion you need. So let's get started!

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

Welcome the holiday season with the Boughs of Holly designer series paper. These beautiful papers embrace the classic emerald green and rich reds we love to see at Christmastime with poinsettia, holly, and evergreen motifs. It also includes a more neutral birch tree bark pattern, soft polka dots, and abstract swatches of classic seasonal colors. You can also cut out images for quick textured and detailed layering pieces. Create card fronts, gift tags, scrapbook pages, and more!

 

Paper colors: Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Real Red, Sahara Sand, Shaded Spruce, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede 

 

Here's what you need to make my card, then watch the video tutorial below to see how to create the colorful background layer. 

 

Tip: click on the product photos above to order them at my online store

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Leaves of Holly (bundle,159608)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 4" x 2 3/4"; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 1 1/2" square
        Poppy Parade: 1 1/2" square; 4" x 5 1/4"
        Boughs of Holly: (8) 1 1/2" squares

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Paper Trimmer; Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (159600)

 

Here's my video - watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas - AND for how to avoid the mistake I made on my card, lol. 

These crafting kits just keep on getting better as the months go by

Have a look and see what I mean! This was the August kit and I am excited to tell you all about the September kit too! So read on...

This kit is no longer available but you will definitely want to have a peek at what's coming in September:

 

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Spooky Treats

This kit includes:

• This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 18 treat boxes—6 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed box bases and tops, die-cut paper pieces, adhesives, and more!
• The Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin Kit includes an Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Spot!
• This kit’s stamp set puts the TREAT in trick-or-treat with fun, Halloween-themed sentiments and designs. Embrace the spooky season with ghost, bat, spider, and star images.
• This kit also includes a special peek-through box top on one of the box designs.

Finished box size: 2-1/2" x 3" x 1" (6.4 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Gray Granite, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie

And that's all I can tell you because these kits are TOP SECRET, even from Stampin' Up! demonstrators! But it sure sounds intriguing right!

So why not subscribe today and have a fun kit arrive at your door each month. Tip: you can cancel at any point without penalty - bonus! 

Remember: you have to subscribe by 10 September to get the Spooky Treats kit!

So many playful options, which 3 will you choose for your card?

This week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge is a fun one and I knew immediately which column/row I would choose:

 

How did I figure that out so quickly? Because of a brand new bundle that just arrived:

This bundle is such a bargain! Create elegant holiday wreaths with the Cottage Wreaths set. You can make wreaths for tags or put them on cards to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The wreaths look lovely paired with the festive greetings in this set, or you can use them alone to make them suit any occasion.

Going in circles has never been so fun as with the Country Wreaths Dies. These dies include wreaths along with a variety of shapes you can use to embellish them. Cut out leaves, bows, and more. Customize your wreath for any occasion. They're perfect for the holidays, but they can also be used throughout the year just by changing the color scheme. Get creative and see what you can do.* 22 dies

Does this give you a hint as to which column/row I chose? I paired this bundle with the free Rings of Love paper that I earned during Sale-a-bration, and made this card:

I love how my card turned out - a proud crafter's moment indeed. 

Now it's your turn: try this tic-tac-toe challenge and see what you can create. If you want to see what the other design crew members posted this week, click here!