Nutz about Stamping

Want to learn how to make this Easter Bunny bundle card & treat box?

Spring is ALMOST here! Can Easter be far behind? If you’re one of those stampers who love to make treat boxes with a matching card, then this tutorial is just for you!

Supplies

Stamp set: Easter Bunny Bundle (160606, also available individually—stamp set 160272). Currently the punch is not available; it will be coming back into stock in May. The bunny is very easy to fussy cut for this project.

Ink: Old Olive (147090); Soft Suede (147115)

Paper and cutting dimensions:         
        Basic White—159276, scraps for stamping, cutting, punching, a small strip approximately 3/8” X 2-3/4” for the sentiment.
        Gray Granite-146983 cut  4” X 5-1/4.”
        Basic White Thick—159229, 5-1/2” X 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4” and folded for your card base, and a piece 6” X 7” to construct the box. 
        Rain or Shine Specialty Designer series paper (DSP) (160540), 1 piece of the sky and grassy field paper cut 3-3/4” X 5” plus small pieces to fussy cut during card and box construction, and a strip 1-1/2” X 11” to make the belly band for the box.

Misc: Paper Snips Scissors (103579); Paper Trimmer (152392); Simply Scored Scoring tool (122334); Bone folder (102300); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal (149699); Easter Bunny Punch (160331);  Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends (155518); Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends (154830); Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends (154893); Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends (154902); Ivory/Bronze Stampin’ Blends (154922)

Instructions:

Making the Card

1. Cut your cardstock and DSP using the Paper Trimmer. Score card base at 4-1/4” and fold. Decide how much of the sky and ground you want to show on the card from and cut your background piece to 3-3/4” X 5.”
2. Fussy cut clouds from a scrap piece of the same DSP with your Paper Snips; cut one of the clouds in half and mounted it close to the edge of the paper.
3. Glue the background piece of DSP to the Gray Granite piece, and then glue that unit to the card front.
4. Adhere the clouds on the sky portion of the DSP with Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop them up.
5. From scraps of DSP, fussy cut a strip of ground DSP around the edges of the flowers. This is for the inside of the card.
6. Cut another strip the same way for the box top. This strip is a little less than 4” long.
7. Cut a strip of DSP 1” X 4-1/4: for the inside of the card. Flip it over so that the Mango Melody grid is on top and glue it to the inside bottom edge of the card.
8. Glue the fussy cut strip of flowers to the top edge of the grid paper. (See Card Inside photo).
   
   
   
9. Stamp the bunny that matches the punch and the bunny sitting on its haunches with Soft Suede ink. Allow both bunnies to dry briefly.
10. Using your Stampin’ Blends, color both bunnies as shown in the Card Front photo and the Treat Box photo. I used Ivory and Petal pink to color the bunnies.
11. After coloring the bunnies, punch out the long bunny and fussy cut out the bunny sitting on its haunches.
12. Stamp the Easter eggs twice on a scrap of card stock.
13. Color the eggs with the pastel Stampin’ Blends listed.
14. Fussy cut out the eggs.
15. On the front of the card, adhere the punched bunny on the lowers left edge using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
16. Adhere one of the strips of the colored eggs to the lower right corner of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Save the other strip for the box.
17. Stamp “Happy Easter” using Soft Suede ink on the 3/8” X 2-3/4” strip of Basic White cardstock. Angle-cut both ends. TIP: use a decorative punch or die cut label if you prefer.
18. Adhere the sentiment strip to the middle of the card front using liquid glue or Stampin’ Seal.

Making the Box

1. Following the scoring photo, put the 7” side of the c/s against the top edge of the Simply Scored Scoring tool. Score at 1”, 3”, 4”, and 6”.
   
   
   
   
2. Turn the card stock 90 degrees and score at 1” and 5”.
3. Using your bone folder fold on the score lines to the mountain side of the score lines. Crease well
4. Using Paper Snips, cut the center and corner tabs.
5. Following the Box Template photo below, cut a small sliver from each side of the small square tabs.
   
   
   
   
6. To put the bottom of the box together, adhere glue or Stampin’ Seal to the OUTSIDE of the tabs on one end and the tabs in the middle and fold & adhere them to side of the box. 
   
   
   
   
7. On the opposite end add glue or Stampin’ Seal to the end tabs and adhere the other side of the box. 
   
   
   
   
8. See the photo Box Open photo below to see how the box closes.
   
   
   
   
   
9. With the box closed, wrap the 1-1/2” X 11” strip of DSP and fold it around the box as shown in the Decorated Box above. Lightly crease at the edges of the box, then remove the strip and reinforce the creases with your bone folder.
10. Using Old Olive ink, stamp “an Easter treat for you” on the grid strip toward the top and a little bit left of the center of the strip. Wrap the strip around the box and adhere the ends of the strip to each other. Make sure it’s tight enough not to fall off the box, but not so tight that you can’t remove it to open the box.
11. Adhere the fussy cut strip of flowers to the top edge of the grid strip.
12. Adhere the fussy cut Easter eggs to the strip at the bottom and the sitting bunny on the right using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
13. Fill the box with small candies and gift to someone special!
    
    

Enjoy!

Are you ready for a beautiful sun(flower) crafting experience you won’t forget?

Here comes the sun(flower) for a crafting experience you won’t forget! The Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit has so much in store—elegant watercolor designs hand-crafted by our in-house artists, TWO Classic Stampin’ Spots for a Two-Step stamping experience, and the all-new twist technique to make your floral designs come alive with depth and detail! 

And the August Paper Pumpkin Kit includes the Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets as a FREE gift that will add the perfect golden accent to any card or project. We can’t wait to see the bee-utiful projects you’ll create! 

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Sweet Sunflowers

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
• An all-occasion stamp set to express words of gratitude, friendship, greetings and beautiful wildflower designed images.
• Specialty Vellum honeycomb shape pre-cut pieces.
• 2 Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist!
• Paper pieces and embellishments with watercolor designs and images.
• Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• FREE GIFT: 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets

Completed card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the July Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 July and 10 August HERE! 

Can you create 13 floral designs from a single stamp set? Yes you can!

A couple of weeks ago a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators met up for a day of crafting fun. We swapped cards and 3D projects, we saw table displays of new catalog project ideas and we made three amazing projects. Want to see some photos of this fun day? Click here to checkout that blog post. 

 

Want to know the best part of that special day? The new friends that I made that day and will stay in contact with for a long time.

 

In today's video I want you show you one of these projects we made that day - a fun fold card idea using the Sending Smiles bundle. It's super easy but doesn't look that way.

 

 

The Sending Smiles Stamp Set is perfect to brighten someone’s day, offer comfort and strength, a note of thanks, or birthday wishes. Whatever the occasion, you can create beautiful cards with heartfelt thoughts that will bring a smile to whoever receives it! This set includes nine versatile sentiments and thirteen images that arrange to create a wide variety of floral designs. Mix and match to make simple or complex cards, backgrounds, borders, or centerpieces.

 

 

The Timeworn Type embossing folder has an antique look and adds aged detail and texture to any project. Use as a layering piece to add dimension to all of your cards and scrapbook layouts. Or use it on card fronts like we will be doing today.

 

 

Here's what you need to make today's card. 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Sending Smiles (bundle: 158707)

Ink: Sweet Sorbet, Daffodil Delight, Parakeet Party

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Basic White: 10 1/8" x 5 7/8" (score at 4 1/4" and 8 1/2"); 2" x 3 1/4"; 2" x 1 1/2"; 1 14" x 2 3/4"; 4" x 2;                                 2' x 1"

Misc: Simply Scored; Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder (156505); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Here's my video tutorial - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

 

9 versatile sentiments and 13 images that arrange to create a beautiful variety of floral designs

I am taking a few days of much needed R&R, so no video tutorial this week. However, I cannot go off without leaving you with a beautiful card idea. This one is a 'slimline card', using the Sending Smiles bundle. 

I love slimline cards - they are fun to make and even more fun to receive. 

Create thoughtful cards for every occasion with the Sending Smiles bundle. Send sunshine to brighten someone’s day, comfort and strength, a note of thanks, or birthday wishes. Whatever the occasion, you can create beautiful cards with heartfelt thoughts that will bring a smile to whoever receives it! This set includes nine versatile sentiments and thirteen images that arrange to create a wide variety of floral designs.

Mix and match blossoms, buds, stems, and leaves for new patterns that can be as simple or complex as you like. These stamps are perfect for a single ink and stamp to create backgrounds, borders, or centerpieces. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Sending Smiles (bundle: 158707)
• Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Tahitian Tide (159261); Starry Sky (159263)
• Stamp Pads – Starry Sky (159212); Parakeet Party (159208); Tahitian Tide (159210)
• Misc. – Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Stampin’ Seal (152813)
  
  

Measurements:  

• Tahitian Tide: 8 ½” x 7”                    2” x ¾”                       3” x ½”               3 ¾” x 1 ¾”
• Basic White: 8 ¼” x 3 ¼”                (2) 1 ¼” squares       2” square (2)         3” x 1 ½”       3 ½” x 2”                    2 ¾” x 3/8”

• Starry Sky: 3 ¾” x 1 ¾”
• Adhesive Sheet: 3 ¾” x 1 ¾”

Instructions:

1. Fold Tahitian Tide card stock in half and score to create card base.
2. Adhere Adhesive Sheet to back of Tahitian Tide; die-cut ‘
3. Die-cut ‘Sending’ frame from Starry Sky. Attach to Tahitian Tide ‘Sending’.
4. Ink flowers using Tahitian Tide and Starry Sky inks and stamp onto Whisper White squares. Die-cut.
5. Ink flower stems using Parakeet Party ink and stamp onto Whisper White. Die-cut.
6. Die-cut Tahitian Tide tiny flowers.
7. Ink phrase using Starry Sky and stamp onto Basic White strip. Adhere to Tahitian Tide strip, using Stampin’ Seal.
8. Adhere ‘Sending’ phrase, tiny flowers, and flower stems to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
9. Attach flower tops and phrase using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Learn how to make this fun window card which has a surprise inside

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to be using the super cute Happy Hedgehogs stamp set to create a window card - one that has a surprise element inside. I will also be using the Daffodil Afternoon designer series paper, which you can earn for FREE. You ready to get started?

 

The Happy Hedgehogs stamp set has adorable hedgehogs, flowers, butterflies, forest mushrooms, and bird. The sentiments are perfect to thank someone for their kindness and friendship. You have the option to bundle the set with the Hedgehog punch for added convenience:

 

 

The Daffodil Afternoon patterns show soft spring blooms of daisies, poppies, and daffodils. Paper includes a mix of larger blooms and greenery that can be fussy-cut to create paper elements and repeating patterns for card fronts or layers. The jewel tone colors of the paper will elevate your homemade cards to a new level of sophistication. It was designed to coordinate with the Daffodil Daydream bundle but I am stepping outside of that box for today's project.

 

 

There is nothing complicated for today's surprise window card - it's the layout that makes it so special. Here's what you need:

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Happy Hedgehogs (bundle with the punch, 157985)

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Pale Papaya: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Basic White: 8 1/4" x 5 1/4"
        Basic Black: 3 1/4" square

        Daffodil Afternoon: (2) 5 1/4" x 4"

 

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Cinnamon Cider

 

Stampin' Blends: Cinnamon Cider; Granny Apple Green; Pale Papaya; Smoky Slate

 

Misc: Daffodil Afternoon designer series paper (158127); Layering Circles dies (151770); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

Here's my Happy Hedgehogs Window card. Watch the video underneath to see the surprise inside!

 

 

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

How to create a pocket gift card holder, where the gift card is a surprise inside

Hi fellow crafters! In today's video I am going to show you how to create a super easy pocket gift card holders. There are many different types of pocket gift card holder - this one keeps the gift card a surprise for inside.  

I will be using my Quiet Meadow bundle, both the stamp set and the dies this time.

You will find flowers, background patterns, and greetings in the stamp set which you can pair with the beautiful wildflower dies. It is so much fun to mix and match the different pieces to get the right look.

 

Surprisingly, I am also using the Tidings of Christmas paper.

 

 

Yes, it is seasonal on one side but the other side can be used for non-Christmas projects as you will soon see.

 

Here's my pocket gift card holder - closed:

 

 

And here it is open:

 

 

The pocket is surprisingly deep so items other than gift cards will fit very nicely. 

 

Here's what you need to make this project at home:

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Quiet Meadow bundle (155847)

 

Ink: Evening Evergreen; Soft Succulent

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 4 1/2" x 12"; 2" square; 3 3/4" x 3 1/4"
        Evening Evergreen: 2 1/2" square; 2" x 4 1/4" 
        Soft Succulent: 2" x 4 1/4" 
        Tidings of Christmas: (4) 3 3/4" x 4 1/4"

 

Misc: Simply Scored, Tidings of Christmas designer series paper (155718); In Color Jewels (155571); Tear & Tape adhesive; Stampin' Seal; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Layering Circles dies; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Paper Trimmer

 

Here's my video, showing you how to make this gift card pocket holder. Be sure to watch all the way through the video for my bonus tips and design suggestions.

 

 

 

 

You need to see this creative twist on a popular fun fold card technique

Hi fellow crafters! Are you ready for another fun fold idea, one that has a twist?  For today's card and video I am going to show you how to create a Reverse Easel fun fold card. I will be using my Garden Wishes and Nuts about Squirrel stamp sets and two designer series paper: the gorgeous Blackberry Beauty and the fabulous In Good Taste.

The star of my card is the super fun Nuts about Squirrels stamp set:

I created three fun elements for my card, using the Nuts about Stamping set. This set features two cheeky squirrels that will look adorable scampering across any of your projects.  You can use the Two-Step pieces to add color to your squirrel, add texture to your leaf, or to create a multicolored acorn. Or if you’re feeling especially artistic, you can color the squirrels using your favorite coloring techniques. No matter where you live in the world, you can customize these critters to match the fauna outside your house. Red, gray, brown—these creatures are just plain cute no matter their color.

The Blackberry Beauty paper features the traditional autumn images of leaves, sprigs, and birds paired and I love the nontraditional color palette, especially with the added shine of gold foil accents!

The Garden Wishes set includes greetings of support and friendship and I will be using this one inside my card.

 

Here's my card closed:

And open:

Supplies

Stamp sets: Nuts about Squirrels (156475); Garden Wishes (154408)

Ink: Early Espresso; Cinnamon Cider

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Basic White: 4 1/2" square; 7 1/2" x 2 1/2" 
        Cinnamon Cider: 4 1/2" square; 2" square 
        Early Espresso: scrap; 12" x 6"  
        Blackberry Beauty DSP: 5 3/4" square
        In Good Taste DSP: 2 3/4" x 5 3/4" 

Misc: Stampin' Scored; Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Gilded Gems (152478); Medium Daisy punch (149517); 1/2" circle punch (optional)

Here's my video tutorial - I hope you will give this fun fold at try! Be sure to watch all the way through the video for my bonus tips and design suggestions. Are you ready to get folding?

 

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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 [email protected] 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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