Nutz about Stamping

What convinced your mini catalog choices? Here's what happened to me.

Here's a fun Paper Craft Crew card map to try. When I saw this challenge I knew right away what I wanted to use for the square box in the middle. 

A few days about my handsome man in brown delivered a new box of crafting goodies and inside that box was a new bundle. Now I must confess that I was determined NOT to get this bundle because I didn't know if I would use it. But I loved the matching paper in the Sale-a-Bration catalog so much that, well, you know.

I think the Golden Honey paper is da bomb! I love the patterns and colors and know that I will use up every bit of this pack before it retires on 31 March (and is gone for good).

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

 

 

 

And that's what convinced me to get the Honey Bee bundle in my recent order. I have seen so many super cool samples using Honey Bee and I wanted to use the set in my Bullet Journal for one of my monthly spreads. 

Has this happened to you - when you see something in our catalog and think: nope. Until you see a sample or a coordinating product and you know you are a goner? 

Honey Bee Bundle
$41.25

 

 

When I saw the square in the middle right away I thought of the bee hive stamp and decided to stamp it in yellow and layer it onto a black square. It is fun when an idea jumps into your head isn't it? This doesn't often happen to me but this week it did. 

The rest was easy. Don't miss the Versamark background on my card - I used the same honey bee stamp to create a subtle visual detail.

If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this challenge, click here. 

You need to try this fun Golden Honey technique!

In today's video I am going to show you how to take the Golden Honey specialty paper and use it to create a card for a variety of occasions. This technique is simple but very eye-catching and you can adapt it using your favorite colors and matching paper. 

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

 

 

 

Did you know you can earn the Golden Honey paper pack for FREE with a $50 (€60) product order? To learn all about Stampin' Up! biggest promotion of the year, click here - you can also download the Sale-a-Bration catalog for free. 

I have always loved to learn stamping techniques and this one is super easy which is even better. From the moment I spotted the Golden Honey paper in the Sale-a-Bration catalog I knew I had to have it. And once it arrived and I saw this one particular design I immediately thought of this technique and wanted to share it with you. 

Watch my video under my card details so see all the patterns in this paper pack. You just might fall in love too!

There are many ways to color this designer paper so if you don't have Stampin' Blends yet, try:

• ink pads and blender pens
• ink pads and sponge daubers (this will give a completely different effect)
• Stampin' Write Markers

Here's what you need to make the Golden Honey card:

Stamp sets: Love What You Do (148042); Sending You Thoughts (152297)

Ink: Versamark; Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight Combo (144603); Highland Heather Combo (147276)

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Daffodil Delight: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Honey Bee: 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"
        Highland Heather: 3 1/4" x 3/4" 

Other: Golden Honey specialty designer series paper (152311); Glitter Enamel Dots (146934)

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

 

Learn one project that will last the whole year

In today's video I am going to show you how to make a gift card holder. It's a nice time of year to learn how to make this project so that you can use the supplies you have at home all throughout the year to make similar ones. 

For my gift card holder I used the Painted Poppies bundle:

Painted Poppies Bundle
$52.00

 

 

 

 

I have made many projects with this bundle since it was available for order on 3 January. To see one of them, click here. The entire product suite is amazing and I love the colors in it:

• Poppy Parade
• Calypso Coral
• Flirty Flamingo
• Crushed Curry
• Old Olive
• Mossy Meadow
• Pool Party
• Rich Razzleberry
• Blackberry Bliss

I also used the Golden Honey designer series paper which you can earn for free until 31 March!

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

 

 

 

In case you didn't know this, the Golden Honey paper coordinates with the Honey Bee bundle in the Mini Catalog - gotta love that!

Here's my gift card holder and video (below). Why not give it a try?

Golden Honey Gift Card Holder

Stamp set: Painted Poppies bundle (153827); Perennial Birthday (145760)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends: Poppy Parade Combo (147275); Basic Black (147942)

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic Black: 11" x 4 1/4" 
        Golden Honey paper: 4" x 3 3/4"; 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"
        Whisper White: 3" x 1 3/4"; 2" square
        Basic Black: two scrap pieces for border die

Other: SNAIL adhesive; Layering Circle dies (141705); Tear & Tape adhesive; Silicone Craft Sheet; die-cutting machine 

Here's my video showing how to make this gift card - thanks for watching!

 

It's time for another fun card map challenge

It's time for another Paper Craft Crew card map challenge and this week's is really fun:

I knew right away that I wanted to use my Painted Poppies bundle and Peaceful Poppies paper:

Painted Poppies Bundle
$52.00

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

These two products were on my very first demonstrator order. I love that Stampin' Up! demonstrators can pre-order catalog products so that we have time to play a bit before the catalog goes live. The moment I saw the Peaceful Poppies suite I knew that I had to order most of it right away. 

Here are the colors you need to stock up on if you want to add this suite to your crafting collection:

• Poppy Parade
• Calypso Coral
• Flirty Flamingo
• Crushed Curry
• Old Olive
• Mossy Meadow
• Pool Party
• Rich Razzleberry
• Blackberry Bliss
• And of course, Whisper White

So following the card map above, I chose a strip of the Peaceful Poppies paper and corresponding Old Olive and Flirty Flamingo strips. 

The rest was super easy: stamp the image and color it with my Poppy Parade and Old Olive Stampin' Blends:

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

 

Here's my card - why not give it a try when your bundle arrives?

If you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew members created for this week's challenge, click here. 

Join my countdown to a brand new catalog: day two

In today's video I am going to show you how to make a super cute friendship card idea, using the brand new (and FREE!) stamp set called: The Gang's All Meer. This is the perfect set to wish someone happy birthday or show them support from the whole gang with a card or project created using The Gang’s All Meer Stamp Set. After all, what’s cuter than a bunch of meerkats?

Earn this adorable stamp set FREE with a qualifying purchase January 3–March 31, 2020, during our Sale-A-Bration promotion! This stamp set is also available in French.

The Gang's All Meer Cling Stamp Set (English)
$0.00

 

As I am sure you can tell, this is such a fun set to use, especially if you love to color using Stampin' Blends, watercolors, ink pads and bender pens or with your Stampin' Write markers. 

I chose to emboss the entire card front using another new product that I love, love, love! It's on page  39 of the Mini Catalog (download your copy by clicking on the cover image on the right side of my blog) as part of the Tropical Oasis product suite: Coastal Weave embossing folder.

Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder
$9.00

 

Use this folder to create projects that have a weave pattern or use it to add a little texture to your projects and give them a little island feel. It’s great for card backgrounds and other elements for paper projects. 

Ready to see my cute card (if I say so myself!)?

The Gang's All Meer friendship card

Stamp set: The Gang's All Meer (152294); Itty Bitty Greetings (151331)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker

Stampin' Blends: Soft Suede Combo pack (147273); Mossy Meadow Light (148545)

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Old Olive: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Very Vanilla: 3 1/2" x 2"
        Soft Suede: two pieces 1/4" x 5 1/2; 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" 

Other: Coastal Weave embossing folder (151503), Peaceful Poppies Sequins (151325), Fine Tip Glue Pen, Braided Burlap Trim (151254)

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

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

Yes, the Mini Catalog goes LIVE today but I am off to work bright and early and want to spend some time tonight creating my mini catalog blog post which I will publish tomorrow. I still promise to continue with my countdown so you have lots of project ideas tucked away until your first order arrives!

Today's card features a super fun stamp set that you can earn for free between today and 31 March. It's called The Gang's All Meer:

The Gang's All Meer Cling Stamp Set (English)
$0.00

The images in this set are super cute and fun to color and craft with as you can see in the card below. It's a tough call this year but I think The Gang's All Meer might be one of the most popular choices in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.

The Doily layer adds a colorful and eye-catching detail - see how to add color to it to coordinate with any papers you have at home. 

Come on back tomorrow to see my Mini Catalog announcement!

The Gang's All Meer birthday card

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – (The) Gang’s All Meer (152294)
• Card Stock – Whisper White Thick (140272); Whisper White (100730), Remnants Basic Black (121045)
• Stamp Pads – Whisper White Craft Refill (101780), Memento Ink (133456), Mango Melody (147093), Real Red (147084)
• Misc. –Heart Doilies (151191), Dimensionals (104430), Sponge Daubers (133773), Crumb Cake Blends Combo (144601), Granny Apple Green Blends Combo (147274), Soft Suede Blends Combo (147273), White Embossing Powder (149511), Heat Tool (129053), Heart Doilies (151191)

 

Measurements:  

Whisper White Thick:                4-1/4” x 11””

Birthday Bonanza DSP:            3” x 4-1/4”

Whisper White cs:                      3-3/4” x 4-3/8”

 

Instructions:

1. Score 4-1/4” x 11” Whisper White Thick cs, score at 5-1/2”.
2. Stamp Gang’s All Meer on remnant whisper white cs, color with the blends and trim out with paper snips. Add dimensionals on the back.
3. With the heart doilies, on the white side sponge the upper part of the heart with mango melody ink. Then on the edge apply real red ink with sponge dauber.
4. Adhere the 3” x 4-1/4” Birthday Bonanza layer to the Whisper White mat. Add dimensionals on the back and adhere to the main cs.
5. Adhere the heart doilie.
6. Adhere the Meers groupies.
7. Adhere the single meer to the front of the Meers groupies.
8. Stamp Happy Birthday on black remnants cs with craft ink. Apply white embossing powder and then heat set.

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

Today's card features a sweet project idea that can suit many different occasions. It features a fun new bundle called Under My Umbrella = a stamp set bundled with a punch! If you already have a copy of the Mini Catalog, have a look on page 42 for three additional card ideas. 

The card below is quite simple in layout and what makes it visually appealing is the Country Floral embossing folder layer. This layer creates a 'April showers brings May flowers' vibe, doesn't it? 

When was the last time you stamped an image directly onto designer series paper? If it has been a while, I hope this card heads you in that direction!

Under my Umbrella friendship card

Here's how to make this cute card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Under My Umbrella (151518) or Under My Umbrella & Punch Bundle (153786)
• Card Stock –Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Momento Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Best Dressed Designer Series Paper (151319); Umbrella Builder Punch (151293); Timeless Label Punch (149516); Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder (151823); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Snail Adhesive (104332); Dimensionals (104430); Whisper White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326)

           

Measurements: 

• Whisper White: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
• Whisper White: 4” x 5 ¼” for embossed layer
• Whisper White: 3” x 3”
• Whisper White: 2 ¾” x 2 ¾”
• DSP: 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” for boots, 1 ½” x 3” for umbrella, 1 ½” x 4” for inside

           

Instructions:

1. Stamp the boots in Tuxedo Black ink on to the designer paper. Cut out the boots with Paper Snips.
2. Stamp the umbrella in Tuxedo Black ink on to the designer paper, punch out the umbrella with the Umbrella Builder punch.
3. Stamp the handle for the umbrella in Tuxedo Black ink on to the 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” piece of Whisper White.
4. Stamp the inside greeting on to a scrap of Whisper White, punch it out with the Timeless Label punch.
5. Fold the card base in half. Adhere the 1 ½” x 4” piece of designer paper inside, adhere the inside message to the center of the designer paper.
6. On the front of the card, adhere the embossed floral piece.
7. With Dimensionals, layer the 3” x 3” piece in the center of the embossed piece, then adhere the 2 ¾” x 2 ¾’ piece with the stamped handle on top of the 3” x 3” piece.
8. With Dimensionals, adhere the umbrella on to the 2 ¾” square at the end of the handle. Place a Dimensional on the back of the boots and adhere them over the other end of the umbrella handle.
9. Add 3 Basic Rhinestones.
10. Wrap a piece of the Crinkled Seam Binding around the top of the card and tie with a knot.

 

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.

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!

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

Wait! The catalog is now live but I promised a countdown so here is one final card idea before I go back to my regular blog posts each week!

Today's countdown card is super sweet - pun intended! It uses the FREE Golden Honey specialty designer series paper from the Sale-a-Bration catalog. You can get this paper with a qualifying order between now and 31 March. I love this paper!

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

If you want a closer look at the patterns, download the Sale-a-Bration catalog from the cover photo on the right side of my blog and then check out page 10.

What I really love about this paper, besides the patterns, is that it perfectly coordinates with a new bundle in the Mini Catalog (page 30): introducing the Honey Bee bundle:

Honey Bee Bundle
$41.25

Stampin' Up! created this fun (punny) video to introduce these three coordinating products. Have a peek (it's only 3 minutes) and then check out another card idea below.

 

Honey Bee window card

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Honey Bee Stamp Set (151527); Honey Bee Bundle (153792)
• Card Stock – Real Red (102482); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Real Red (147084); Crushed Curry (147087); Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (152311); Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Marker (Regals Collection) (147155); Stitched Nested Label Dies (149638); Detailed Bee Dies (151526); Red Rhinestones (146924); Snail Adhesive (104332)

           

Measurements:  

• Real Red: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” (scored at 4 ¼)      
• Whisper White: 5 1/4” x 4 (inside)     ½” x 5 ½” (sentiment)          Scraps (for Bees and Hive)
• DSP:  1 1/2” x 5 1/2”                      

           

Instructions:

• On Real Red card base stamp, the large bee all over the background in Real Red ink. Die cut the largest Stitched Nested Label Die out of the center of the card base.  (save for another card)
• On 4 x 5 ¼ whisper white stamp the small bee in the corners and attach to the inside of the card.
• Stamp Celebrate every moment sentiment in Real Red ink on the ½” x 5 ½” strip of Whisper white and attach it to the center of the Designer Series paper strip. Attach the designer series paper & sentiment strip to the inside of the window opening.  Making sure to align it where the sentiment strip is center of the two points.
• On scrap whisper white cardstock stamp two small bees, and two large bees in tuxedo black ink. Die cut with matching dies.  Color the open strips on the bees with a Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write marker. 
• Stamp the hive in Crushed Curry ink twice on more scrap whisper white cardstock and die cut with matching dies.
• Add one of the hives with snail or your favorite adhesive to the front. Making sure to line it up just slightly off the bottom and the top touching the DSP bridge.  Attach the other to the inside of the card on the back of the hive on the front. 
• Repeat this process with both bees. Adding one of the small and large to the front where they touch the card base and the DSP.  Attach the other on the inside behind the coordinating size bee.  This will allow your card to still open but have a pretty inside as well. 
• Finish off by adding two red rhinestones next to the sentiment.

See how to let your paper do the talking

If you have bright, distinctive paper and you don't know what to do with it, I have the perfect card idea for you today, using the Silhouette Scenes stamp set!

Silhouette Scenes Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

The stamp set is pretty but it becomes a WOW when you pair it with the See a Silhouette paper:

See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper
$11.50

The key to big patterns on paper is to let it shine. The rest of your choices should be subtle because the paper is already a stand out. In the card below the stamped images are one color, a darker color choice so that the images wouldn't be lost against the designer paper. Add a bow in a corresponding color from the paper and this card is done. (easy peasy!)

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Silhouette Scenes (149223)
• Card Stock –Whisper White (100730); Mossy Meadow (133676)
• Ink – Mossy Meadow (147111)
• Misc. – See a Silhouette Designer Series Paper (DSP) (149443); 3/8” Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon (149444); Stitched Rectangles dies (148551); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

 

Measurements:  

• Mossy Meadow: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, folded in half for card base; 3” x 4-1/2”
• Whisper White: 5-1/4” x 4”; 4” x 2-3/4”
• DSP: 3-1/2” x 1-7/8” (2); 3-3/4” x 1-1/2” (you choice of patterns)

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp girl swinging and Thoreau quotation on Whisper White cardstock and die cut with Stitched Rectangles die (2-1/2” x 2-1/4”).  Die cut Mossy Meadow cardstock with Stitched Rectangle die one size larger (3-7/8” x 2-5/8”).  Layer pieces together.
2. Layer large Whisper White cardstock on folded card base.  Adhere DSP to card.  Attach stamped piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
3. Make a bow with Crinkle Seam Binding and attach with a Mini Glue Dot.

See how this paper creates a beautiful illusion

Today I have a lovely card idea - and it's the Pressed Petals specialty designer series paper that creates such a beautiful illusion. 

Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.50

Pressed Petals specialty paper is a lightweight paper with photographic images of real pressed petals on one side and vintage designs on the other. One design has distinct designs to cut out and use on card fronts.

So when you have gorgeous paper to craft with, let it be the star and keep the rest of the elements simple. 

Have you seen the Detailed Bands dies? I feel this pack is overlooked in the catalog, which is sad because you can create beautiful die-cut belly bands, labels, and leaves. 

Here's today's lovely card - why not give it a try?

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Band Together (149231)
• Card Stock – So Saffron; Night Of Navy (100867); Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper (149500); Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (149612)
• Stamp Pads – Crushed Curry (147087); Night of Navy (147110); Old Olive (147090)
• Misc. – Stampin' Blends Combo Pack So Saffron (149557); Old Olive (144597); Crumb Cake Light (144582); Detailed Bands Dies (149549); Snail Adhesive (104332); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:  

• So Saffron (5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”)
• Night of Navy (2 ¾” x 3 ¾” & 1” x 3 ½”)
• Fluid 100 Watercolor (2 ½” x 4”)
• Pressed Petal (2 ½” x 3 ½” & 2” x 5 ¼”)

Instructions :

1. Fold the piece of So Saffron cardstock in half to create the card base.  
2. Glue the Pressed Petal paper 2” x 5 ¼” to the card front 1/8” from the bottom and sides.
3. Glue the remaining piece of Pressed Petal paper to the Night of Navy mat 2 ¾” x 3 ¾”.
4. Cut out the Night of Navy cardstock strip using the long strip from the Detailed Dies with the filigree placed in the center of the strip. 
5. Adhere the strip to the right-hand side of the card front ¼” from the top of the designer paper
   (It won’t reach across the card front but will be covered up in the next step).
6. Glue the Night of Navy mat to the card front about ¼” from the top and left-hand side. 
7. Stamp the words in Night of Navy just above the Pressed Petal Paper. 
8. Stamp the flower in Crushed Curry Ink on the Fluid 100 Watercolor paper and color the flower and center with the So Saffron, color parts of the flower center with the Crumb Cake.
9. Stamp the leaves in Old Olive ink and color with the Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.
10. Cut out the flower & leaves out with the coordinating die from the Detailed Band Dies.
11. Adhere the flowers and leaves to the card front with dimensionals (as shown in the photo).

You need to create this colorful and easy fall window card

Here's why I love today's card idea:

• you can change the phrase
• you can choose the fall colors you want
• you can create a vertical or horizontal layout
• you can add embellishments for interest
• you can add a strip of designer paper down the left side to coordinate
• you can angle the leaf windows to demonstrate a falling pathway

Why do you love today's card? Add a comment under this post to tell me why!

So, let's have a look at the supplies used:

Gathered Leaves Dies
$26.00

Yes, that's it! Then you pick your colors and phrase and your card is done. Easy peasy right?

Here's how to make this fun card:

Supplies

Stamps:  Tropical Chic (cling-148226)

Inks:  Memento Pad (132708)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Crumb Cake (120953), Granny Apply Green (146990), Crushed Curry (131199), Poppy Parade (119793)

Other: Gathered Leaves Dies (150662), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL (104331)

Measurements: 

• Crumb Cake: 8-1/2” x 6” folded in half; finished card dimensions are 6”x 4-1/4”
• Whisper White: 6” x 4
• You will need scraps of the following: Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry & Poppy Parade

Instructions: 

1. Using the smallest of the leaf dies from Gathered Leaves, die cut 4 leaves out of the scraps of cardstock.  You will have 4 leaves, in 4 different colours. Set aside.
2. Use the same die to cut four leaves down one side of the Whisper White cardstock.  Watch the placement so that you have enough room to cut all four without leaving too much/little space between each one.  
3. Stamp the ‘Thank You’ sentiment from Tropical Chic onto the Whisper White cardstock, using Memento Ink.
4. Attach the Whisper White cardstock to the Crumb Cake base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Don’t be stingy because you need to ensure that the entire panel sits off of the base, especially around the leaves. 
5. Use SNAIL to glue the coloured leaves through the die cut leaves on the Whisper White cardstock onto the Crumb Cake cardstock.

Want to see my go-to stamp set for all seasons of the year?

In today's video I am going to show you how to create a beautiful birthday card idea with the help of my Colorful Seasons stamp set and Magnolia Lane designer series paper. I love this card idea because it uses a specialty paper and a neat trick for creating an embellishment. 

The Colorful Seasons set is my go-to for every season as the images work for spring, summer, fall and winter, making it a great value in my crafting cupboard. 

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

 

In my video below, I introduce Vellum cardstock, which adds an elegant touch for many card ideas (such as weddings) but it can also be used as a mask as you can see in my card below. 

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00

Colorful Seasons birthday card

Stamp set: Colorful Seasons (143726)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Mossy Meadow: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 2"
        Whisper White: 2 3/4" x 1 3/4"; 5" x 3 3/4" 
        Basic Black: 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" 
        Magnolia Lane: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" 
        Vellum: 3/4" x 3 1/2" 

Other: Magnolia Lane (149484), Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL, Basic Adhesive-backed Sequins (146933)

Here's a video showing how I made this card - listen along the way for additional design tips!