Nutz about Stamping

How to transform a colorful card into a gift card holder!

This week I am going to show you a second gift card idea, perfect to pop into the mail without a lot of extra weight. To make this gift card I used the Poinsettia Petals stamp set (for the phrase), the Trimming the Town paper and the Home Together dies (seen below). 

As I say on my video below I adore this designer paper. The colors are bright and the patterns are delightful. I especially love that you can use some of the Home Together dies to cut out the houses and trees for your projects. 

If you want the MAC DADDY of all suites, get the entire Trimming the Town suite at a discount. That's what I did and with no regrets as I have made good use of them all!

Finally I used a piece of the Heartwarming Hugs paper on my card, which nicely compliments the Trimming the Town strip that I used:

Click on any of the photos above to link over to my online store (USA only). Contact me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com if you live in Europe! 

Here's a photo of my Trimming the Town gift card. You can see it is partially open in the photo. Watch the video below to see how to make this project, step by step, and watch for my bonus tips along the way. 

Trimming the Town gift card holder

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (153475)

Ink: Old Olive

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Old Olive: 11" x 4 1/4"; 3" x 4"
        Trimming the Town: 1" x 4"
        Heartwarming Hugs: 4" square
        Whisper White: 2 3/4" x 1 1/2"

Other: Home Together dies (153515); Trimming the Town designer series paper (153491); Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper (153492); All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo pack (153451); Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer (with scoring blade); Layering Ovals dies (151771); 1" punch; Tear & Tape adhesive; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Here's my video - thanks for watching. 

Do you love an old fashioned Christmas?

I really can't decide. I usually prefer Christmas projects that are on the cutsey and modern side - especially if they have a Scandinavian feel to them. 

But every once in a while I see some products that make my creative heart sing. And today I want to share this simple but gorgeous card that has a bit of a surprise inside. 

The old fashioned Christmas tone comes from the Toile Tidings paper. Perfect for cardmaking and gift packaging, you'll love the Toile Tidings paper for its pastoral theme and designs, and basic patterns in classic Christmas colors. This papercrafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more!

The fun detail on this card is the embossed spine using the Winter Snow embossing folder. The phrase and leaves come from  the Poinsettia Petals bundle. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Poinsettia Petals (153475) or Merry Christmas stamp of your choice
• Card Stock – Real Red (102482); Garden Green (102584); Very Vanilla (101650)
• Misc. – Garden Green Stampin’ Write Marker from the Regals Assortment (147155); Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (150432); 3/8” Reversible Ribbon (149496); Playful Pets Trim Combo (152466); Sweetest Borders dies (153559); Winter Snow Embossing Folder (153577); Label Me Lovely Punch (151296); All The Trimmings Embellishments (153540); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:  

• Real Red cardstock:                         5 1/2” x 5 1/4”
• Garden Green cardstock:                         scraps for leaves
• Very Vanilla:                                                 Inside layer: 5 1/4" x 4", scrap for greeting
• Toile Tidings DSP:                                      5 1/2” x 4 1/4”
• 3/8” Reversible Ribbon: 17”
• Red ribbon from Playful Pets Trim Combo: 7”                   

Instructions:

1. With the 5 1/4" edge resting at the top of your trimmer, score 1” all the way down the piece of cardstock.
2. Emboss the 1” edge with the Winter Snow Embossing folder.
3. Using Stampin’ Seal, adhere the DSP to the back of the embossed cardstock.
4. Wrap reversible ribbon around card front and tie a square knot. Trim excess as needed.
5. Tie the red trim around the reversible ribbon and tie in a small bow; trim excess as needed.
6. Punch the label shape from Very Vanilla cardstock using the Label Me Lovely punch.
7. Using Garden Green marker, stamp the “Merry” part only just above the center of the label shape. Cover the “Merry” part with cello or masking tape then ink the “Christmas” part and stamp below “Merry” on the label shape.
8. Using the holly leaf dies (those with the veins and those without the veins) die cut a variety of the 2 sizes of leaves (I used 3 large leaves and 2 small veined leaves). Stack a veined leaf with a solid leaf if desired for some of these using Stampin’ Seal. Using Stampin’ Seal, adhere one pair on the top lower corner of the label and using 2 or more dimensionals, adhere 2 more leaves to the to right corner (see picture for placement if desired). Add more dimensionals to the back of the label layer and adhere above center on the front of the card (see picture if desired).
9. Adhere the remaining large leaf to the top right corner of the inside panel.
10. Add one rhinestone on top of the dot of the “I” in Christmas. Add one red holly berry from the All the Trimmings embellishments and add 3 holly berries to the bottom point of the holly leaf on the inside panel.
11. Enjoy sending your beautiful card to someone special.

Here's one idea for the inside of the card - can you see the surprise?

I think this card would be perfect for someone who loves a vintage look as this card certainly has a vintage feel to it. If you want to order the Toile Tidings paper, click the photo of the paper pack (above). That will link you right to the exact spot at my online store!

Want to see where I get my crafting ideas from? (part one)

I know that most of you are choosing to stay inside right now. This means that you can't go to local crafting classes or clubs like you used to. Maybe you are looking for some crafting ideas so I am here to help!

I am going to write a series of blog posts showing you where I get my crafting ideas. 

Remember this card? I posted this card idea several days ago and this is where my first idea comes from - click here to see where the original design layout came from.

Well, my suggestion is that if you have a through stack (or stash!) of cards tucked away, why not pull them out and let them be your inspiration! 

That's exactly what I did. Using the above card as my inspiration, I created this card:

I used the following products for the card:

• Under My Umbrella stamp set (phrase)
• Pleased as Punch paper (from Sale-a-Bration)
• Rectangle Stitched dies
• From My Heart Faceted Gems

For my next card I decided to use designer series paper on the entire background, for something different:

I used the following products for the card:

• Healing Hugs stamp set
• Parisian Blossoms Specialty paper
• Pearls Basics Rhinestones

For my final idea, I decided to emboss the card base - for a yet another look:

I used the following products for the card:

• Tropical Oasis paper
• Coastal Weave embossing folder
• Perennial Birthday stamp set
• Layering Squares dies
• Peaceful Poppies Sequins

The next time you are looking for crafting inspiration, why not start with a card you have already created, use it as your guide and see what you can create with the other products you have on hand? 

How to send a lovely message from your heart

You’ve heard about music to the ears. The Music from the Heart Stamp Set is music to the eyes! Pair these musical images with any phrase to make a greeting card that sings with sincerity. This stamp set can be used all year long. This stamp set was inspired by a Stampin' Up! Million Sales Achiever (demonstrator) - how cool is that.

First let's have a look at this fun stamp set:

Music From The Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

 

 

 

 

 

So cute right? And the card I have for you today is paired with a stand-out paper pack called See A Silhouette. I love the bright colors and unique patterns. 

See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

 

Ready to see the card idea? Here it is, complete with instructions under the photo. Why not give it a try?

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Music From The Heart (151674)
• Card Stock – Pacific Point (111350); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)
• Misc. – See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper (DSP) (149443); Layering Ovals Dies (141706); Poppy Parade Dark Blend (146879); Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Clear(141897); Silver Metallic Thread (138402); Paper Snips (103579); Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements: 

• Pacific Point:               8 1/2” x 5 1/2”          Scrap for Oval
• Whisper White:           5 1/4” x 4”
• See A Silhouette DSP: 5 1/2” x 2”                Scrap for guitar              

Instructions:

• Fold 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” Pacific Point card stock in half to create card base
• Stamp sentiment in the lower right corner of the 5 1/2” x 4” piece of Whisper white. Adhere this layer to the card base
• Cut the Designer Series Paper and adhere to the card to the right
• Cut the oval form Pacific Point card stock using the Layering Ovals Dies. Adhere to the card using Dimensionals
• Stamp the guitar in Memento black ink. stamp the bottom of the guitar using the treble clef stamp and then add the top of the guitar by lining up with the bottom.  You may want to practice this first on grid or scrap paper to get the hang of it.
• Fussy cut the guitar
• Color the heart on the guitar with Poppy Parade Blend and set aside
• Add snail to the oval where the base of the guitar will sit. Wrap the silver thread around your fingers several times, cut, scrunch and attach to the oval.
• Add Dimensionals to the back of the guitar and adhere to the oval.
• Add Wink of Stella to the heart

1 easy way to create a beautiful Easter message

It's Easter weekend and I have 1 easy way for you to create a beautiful Easter card: using a sponging technique. 

The card below is gorgeous because of halo effect created by sponging Rich Razzleberry and Crushed Curry around the cross. Have you seen our sponges? Click on the image below to order at pack at my online store:

Stamping Sponges
$3.50

Easter Message Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$17.00

HINT: Take each sponge and cut it into wedges (6) and then dedicate each wedge to a specific Stampin' Up! ink color!

Don't miss my list of supplies and instructions on how to make this card underneath the photo. 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets –Easter Message (142984 W, 142987 C)
• Card Stock –Rich Razzleberry (115316), Copper Foil (142020), Thick Whisper White (140272)
• Stamp Pads – Black StazOn (101406) Rich Razzleberry (126950), Crushed Curry (131173), VersMark (102283)

Misc. – Watercolor Pencils (141709), Sponge Daubers (133773), Blender Pen (102845), Clear Wink of Stella (141897), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430) 

Measurements:  

• Rich Razzleberry Card Stock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” 
• Thick Whisper White Card Stock: 2 3/4” x 4”
• Copper Foil: 3” x 4 1/4” 

Instructions:

1. Using VersaMark ink, stamp the palm branch around the edges of the front of the card.
2. Attach the Copper Foil paper to the card.
3. Using Black StazOn ink, stamp the cross onto the Thick Whisper White cardstock.
4. Color the cross using the Early Espresso watercolor pencil and blend with a Blender Pen.
5. Lightly color on some of the lines of the cloth using the Basic Gray watercolor pencil and blend.
6. Start adding Crushed Curry ink around the cross using a Sponge Dauber. Use the side of the dauber to get in the smaller areas close to the cross.
7. Lightly add Rich Razzleberry ink with a different Sponge Dauber around the edges.
8. Attach this layer to the Copper Foil using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
9. Use the Clear Wink of Stella to add shimmer to the cloth.

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Get your crafting' on with Paper Pumpkin kits!

Sweep away the mundane - your creativity carriage awaits!

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . . a Stampin' Up! Monthly Kit Program

I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun, perfect for a beginner or those short on time!

I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:

All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!

• 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.
• Subscribe by October 10th to get the October kit

Want to see the September kit? I am sharing this so you can see possibilities for future kits!

The perfect gift for the busy crafter: Paper Pumpkin!

Paper Pumpkin . . . a Stampin' Up! Monthly Kit Program

Subscribe by September 30th and qualify for the Paper Pumpkin BOGO! Go here to subscribe!

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription service by Stampin’ Up! that delivers all the stamps, ink, and paper you need to create a papercrafting project. Everything is cut and ready to go so you can skip to the fun! 

Paper Pumpkin comes to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). Escape your life with some paper fun, perfect for a beginner or those short on time!

Paper pumpkin comes in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside - check out one of our kits:

All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create cards, journals, décor, and more - each month is a surprise - even to me!

• 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-everything but adhesive. (Stampin' Dimensionals may be included)
• 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.

My 3 wishes for a fabulous year ahead...for you!

This is the time of year when we reflect on the year past and look forward to the year ahead, perhaps making some resolutions or setting goals to focus on. 

Here's a special card created just for you - expressing my wishes for your year ahead:

• to live well
• to laugh hard
• to love BIG

 

And here's how to make this beautiful card. If you want to order these supplies, click here to hop on over to my Online Store. 

Supplies

Stamp Set: Oh My Goodies#134087 (W), #134090 (C)

Ink: Memento Black #132708

Paper: Timeless Elegance Cardstock Pack #139008, Timeless Elegance Designer series paper #138444

Other: Triple Banner Punch #138292, Deco Labels Collection Framelits #130102, Sahara Sand 7/8” Lace Trim #137866, Stampin Dimensionals #104330, SNAIL adhesive #104332, Big Shot #113439

Measurements:

   Basic Black: 5.5” x 8.5”

   Sahara Sand: 4” x 5.25” (2 pieces, one for inside), scrap piece for sentiment

   Timeless Elegance: 3.75” x 5” & 2” x 4”, 1.5” x 3.75”, 1” x 2.75” pieces for banners

   Lace Trim: 6.5”

Instructions

1. Fold Basic Black in half.

2. Attach the 3.75” x 5” DSP to one of the Sahara Sand cardstock.

3. Add a little SNAIL on the back of the Sahara Sand about 2/3rd of the way down the card and wrap the lace trim around like picture.

4. Adhere to the front of the basic black card.

5. Punch each banner strip using the Triple Banner Punch.

6. Adhere banners to the front of the card using SNAIL.

7. Stamp desired sentiment on scrap Sahara Sand and cut out using the Deco Label Framelit that frames the sentiment.

8. Adhere to the front of the card using Stampin Dimensionals.

9. Add second piece of Sahara Sand card stock inside.

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Merry Christmas and all the best for 2016!

Today I have one final Christmas card to share with you: it's my holiday card to all my blog followers!

To help me create the card I used one of the Paper Craft Crew challenges:

And here's my creation. I used the middle row across: Winter Theme, My Favorite Holiday Color (Cherry Cobbler!) and Stripes diagonal). I used the Peaceful Pines stamp set to help with the focal feature. 

 

Thanks for dropping by during this special day - Merry Christmas!

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Chubby Snowman Easel Card

Are you looking for a super cute card idea this holiday season? I posted a fun card idea on my Facebook Business page earlier this week and promised to post the instructions here on my blog.

First, check out this chubby snowman easel card:

 
 

Supplies:

Stamp Sets – Snow Place (139738-P, 140844 Bundle), Tin of Cards (138946-P)

Card Stock – Whisper White (100730), Lost Lagoon (133679), Basic Black (121045), Silver Glimmer Paper (135314), 2014-2016 In Color Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack (133705)

Ink Pads – Lost Lagoon (133644)

Misc. – 2-1/2” Circle Punch (120906), 1-1/2” Circle Punch (138299), Snow Friends Framelits (139644), Confetti Stars Punch (135861), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (133787), 2014-2016 In Color Stampin’ Write Marker - Lost Lagoon (133654), Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082), Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker (105115), Big Shot (113439), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (126889)

Measurements:

* Lost Lagoon 8-1/2 x 5-1/2

* Lost Lagoon DSP 1/4” strips

* Whisper White Scraps

* Basic Black Scraps

* Silver Glimmer Paper 5/8 x 2-1/2

 

Instructions:

1. Fold card in half - stamp snowflakes on card front with Lost Lagoon ink

2. Place card in Trimmer and cut the front of your card 1-1/2” from each side - you will have 3 panels

3. Glue both side panels down so they don’t open - leaving middle panel unattached

4. Cut banner ends on Silver Glimmer Paper - adhere to inside of card under middle panel

5. Stamp and punch THANK YOU with 1-1/2” Circle Punch - adhere to Glitter layer with Dimensional

6. Punch snowman body from 2-1/2” Circle Punch

7. Use the black marker to color in the face of the large snowman - stamp on circle

8. Color nose with Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker

9. Adhere strips of Lost Lagoon Designer Series Paper as scarf/belt to snowman

10. Add Basic Black hearts for the boots and mittens to back of snowman

11. Stamp hat with Tuxedo Black ink - color in band with Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Write Marker - die cut and adhere to snowman

12. Add a little star to hat with Confetti Stars Punch and Silver Glimmer Paper

13. Fold the middle panel on card front in half

14. Adhere snowman to lower portion of the center panel on card front with Dimensionals

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Learn how to add some dazzle to the Christmas season

Today's video tutorial shows you a quick and easy Christmas card idea:

 

And after the video was over I decided to add one more element - can you spot it?

 

 

Christmas Stars 

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (127802 clear, 128748 wood)

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper and cutting dimensions:

   Night of Navy: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"

   Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper: three pieces 2 1/2 x 2 1/4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Platform, Magnetic Platform, Stars framelits (133723), Gift Card Envelope & Trims thinlits (135854), Lucky Stars embossing folder (135817), Metallics Sequins assortment (optional), Mini Glue Dots (optional)

And now for the video tutorial: enjoy!

  

To place an order for the products used to make this sparkly Christmas card, click on any of the images below:

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Stars Framelits Dies

Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies

 

 

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A sneak peek at new product to make you bloom with happiness

Today I am so happy to be able to share a brand new stamp with you: Birthday Blooms! This is just one of the new Occasions Catalog products that will be available to order in about a month's time:

So save these instructions so you can make this card once your set arrives in January!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Birthday Blooms  (#1140658 $19.00
• Card Stock – Whisper White (#100730 $8.50); Basic Black ( #121045  $7.00
• Stamp Pads –Black Stazon (#101406 $8.00)
• Misc. – Re-inkers: Mossy Meadow  (#133651 $3.25), Blushing Brinda (#131157 $3.25), Watermelon Wonder (#138328 $3.25), Aqua Painters (#103954 $17.00 )

Measurements:  

• Card Base White: 5-1/2” x 8 1/2” (score at 4 1/4”)
• Stamped Mat in White: 3 ¾” x 5” 
• Black Mat: 2-7/8” x 3 5/8”
• Image Piece White: 2 ¾” x 3 ¾  

Instructions:

1. Stamp Image onto the image piece using Black Stazon.
2. Get a little container of water to help you color
3. Add a few drops of re-inker to the lids of your pads in Blushing Bride, Watermelon Mambo and Mossy Meadow. This is where you will lift color from.
4. Start by wetting your brush and diluting just a bit of the Blushing Bride and color all the flowers. Then add some that is more concentrated to highlight areas close to the bottom of the flowers. Then add a bit or the Watermelon Wonder for Contrast. Do the same for the leaves using diluted Mossy Meadow at first and then the full strength for highlighting.
5. Attach Image to Black Mat with Snail Adhesive.
6. Random stamp the black dots to the white mat with Black Stazon
7. Assemble card by using Dimensionals between layers.

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Create three unique card ideas with one simple map

I am back today with another card map from the Paper Craft Crew - one that makes such cute and simple cards that are fun to create: 

I love the simplicity of this map and decided to make three different cards using it - in an effort to use up some of my supplies but also because once I made the first card the other two just sprung to mind too. 

Here's my first card idea: introducing Birthday Blooms - a brand new floral stamp set in in the Occasions Catalog:

And here's my second card idea, using Acorny Thank You - I am going to miss this stamp set when it retires soon, sigh:

And the third card? I will post it over on my Facebook Business page today, so hop on over there for a quick peek. 

Now it's your turn: try this card map and see what you can create using your supplies at home. I'd love for you to share it with us, using the Comments link below!

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Let Project Life by Stampin' Up! help you with Christmas card ideas

This week I realized that several products I own are going to retire soon and my 2015 New Year's Resolution was to use up what I purchase so I feel guilt free about buying new products when Stampin' Up!s next catalog goes live. 

Does this describe you too? I have an idea to share with you then: how to let Project Life help you with Christmas cards this year, especially if you don't have much time or if you don't take many Christmas photos either. 

Here are just two ideas that I hope will be springboards for many more. Each card uses a Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015 pocket card as the main focus of each Christmas card I created. 

  

On this card I embossed the Cherry Cobber background, then added the embossed tree and phrase from Peaceful Pines. 

And for this card I embossed the card base add the tree and layer underneath then the Candy Dot and I was done. 

Want to be guilt-free too? Try this idea at home - these cards are so easy to create and you will have many unique ideas to mail out in only a matter of time. If you want to see more Project Life Christmas card ideas, make sure you follow me on my Facebook Business page and Instagram account (nutzaboutstamping) as I will be posting new and different ideas there. 

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I have so much to be grateful for I don't know where to begin! Here's my list that only touches the surface:

• my wonderful, caring, smart, and witty son Sam
• my amazing family - Canadian and otherwise
• my wonderful friends near and far
• the ability to live in another country and experience a wealth of cultures every day
• my health!

As you spend time with family, or even alone, know that I am wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

 

 

Inky hugs, 

Terri

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