Nutz about Stamping

This is a fun and easy angled card to create for the holidays!

I know that you love fun folds so I am back with another fun idea to try. This Christmas card idea will certainly add a little pizzazz to your holiday cards this year. 

 

**It looks like the Kindness Gnomes bundle is all sold out (still available in French!) but don't worry - use what you have on hand and give this fun fold a try! 

Stamps: Kindness Gnomes Bundle (1596260)

Paper with cutting dimensions: Bermuda Bay CS (131197) 5 ½ X 11, sc 3 3/8 on both ends, ¾ X 10, Basic White CS (159276) 4 X 5 ¼ and scrap, Storybook Gnomes DSP (159615) (4) pieces cut at 3 1/8 X 5 1/4 two for front and two for inside flaps.

Ink: Memento Black (132708), Stampin’ Blends: Bermuda Bay (154878), Night of Navy (154891), Smokey Slate (154904), Balmy Blue (154830), and Soft Suede (154906).

Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149643), Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579), Silicone Craft Mat (127853), Multipurpose Glue (110755), Seal Adhesive (152813), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Fine Sparkle Adhesive Back Gems (159967).

 

Instructions:

1. Using your Stampin’ Trimmer cut the Bermuda Bay CS to 5 ½ X 11 sc 3 3/8 on both ends and burnish with Bone Folder.

2. Lay the right score line onto the trimmer track. Move the right top card point down to 1 ¼” and cut at an angle.

3. Move the top point (above) to the trimmer track and hold in place. Move the bottom right corner to the 1” mark and cut.

4. Do steps 2 & 3 to the left side of the card.

5. Cut 4 DSP to 3 1/8 X 5 ¼”

6. Take two pieces for the front of the card stacked together. If you want the same design for both sides, flip the bottom piece over. Lay in Paper Trimmer repeat steps 2 & 3.

7. Adhere to front flaps using your adhesive.

8. Take the next two pieces of DSP for the inside flaps and repeat step 6. If you want the DSP to be different images, then place them face up together and cut.

9. Adhere the above to the inside flaps using your adhesive.

10. Stamp your Gnome on your 4 X 5 1/4 bottom corner of Basic White and color as desired using your Stampin’ Blends. Attach to the inside of the card using your adhesive.

11. Stamp a second Gnome on a scrap of Basic White and run through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine with coordinating die.

12. Using your Stampin’ Blends color as desired.

13. Wrap the ¾” X 10 CS (belly band) around the card leaving it slightly loose to allow it to slide off. Add adhesive to end and close

14. Add your Gnome using Stampin’ Dimensionals to Belly Band.

15. Using your Memento Black ink stamp sentiment on a scrap of Basic White and cut using your Paper Snips or Paper Trimmer. Add SU Dimensionals and place them on the belly band.

16. Add a few of the gems to your card and belly band to complete your card.

Here's what this card looks like inside: 

 

Try these 2 beautiful and easy ways to add texture to your holiday cards this year

I think it's time to think about Christmas cards, don't you? When I think of Christmas I often think of stepped up cards with layers and texture and sparkle. This is our chance to go all out and impress ourselves with what we can create. Today I have a beautiful Cottage Wreaths Christmas card idea to share, a card that is super easy to create. But that's our secret. I will also share my top tips for creating texture and elegance to your holiday cards this year. 

The first way to add texture and elegance to your cards is to use an embossing folder. 

You can create the perfect textured background of sheet music using the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. Inspired by the traditional Christmas song “Joy to the World,” this 3D embossing folder not only allows you to easily add texture to your Christmas cards but it will also give them a festive touch that everyone will love. In my video below I will show you how to age the embossed layer. 

The main feature on my card is created using the Cottage Wreaths bundle. This bundle will add not only texture but layers - my second easy tip. 

 

This bundle is perfect for creating elegant holiday wreaths. 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.
The 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. Wreaths are perfect for the holidays, but they can also be used throughout the year just by changing the color scheme. So get creative and see what you can do.

A bonus tip: add a layer of beautiful Christmas paper. This adds visual interest and can coordinate colors on your card. 

These beautiful Boughs of Holly 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. Did you know that you can cut out images for quick textured and detailed layering pieces?
Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Real Red, Sahara Sand, Shaded Spruce, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

 

Here's my card, and below I have included a video on how to make it. 

 

 

Here's how to make it at home.

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Cottage Wreaths (bundle #159659)

 

Ink: Real Red, Sahara Sand

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Soft Succulent: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" square
        Shaded Spruce: 3" square
        Real Red: 1 3/4" square
        Basic White: (3) 3/4" squares; scrap for phrase
        Boughs of Holly: 5 1/4" x 4" 

 

Misc: Fine Tip Glue pen, Bling of your choice, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Merry Melody 3D embossing folder (156392); Boughs of Holly designer series paper (159600)

 

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

Here's how to make a lot of beautiful Christmas cards in a very short time

If you make a LOT of Christmas or holiday cards every year, this is the challenge for you! 

Simple stamping is just that: minimal layers and products. Yes, perfect for the beginner stamper but also for a very busy stamper who has a lot of people to make cards for this Christmas. 

Here's what you do:

1. Purchase a pack of gorgeous designer series paper, like Boughs of Holly:
   
   
   
   
2. Next: purchase two or three solid colors of cardstock and one pack of Basic White cardstock. I chose Mossy Meadow and Real Red for my solids but if you wanted to coordinate with the above designer series paper colors you could also choose: Cherry Cobbler, Poppy Parade, Evening Evergreen and Shaded Spruce. 
   
   
3. Then: select a stamp set that has (perhaps) more than one Christmas phrase. Think about phrases that are a bit larger than usual as this will be a simple layout and the word(s) will be the main attraction. I chose Leaves of Holly, because I can use the smaller phrases for the inside of my cards too: 
   
   
   
   Yes, I bought the entire bundle because I want to make a few 'not so simple' cards this year as well. But you don't need the bundle if you are a simple stamper! 
   
   
4. Unpack your favorite sparkly embellishments.
5. Now, cut all layers for the cardstock, phrase layers and designer paper layers. Set up an assembly line and create bunches of cards over just a few days! 

Here's my simple card idea for this week's challenge:

I used several Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels on my card - just for that final elegant (and simple!) touch. Now it's your turn. Try this week's challenge and see what you can create at home. If you want to order any of the products I featured today, click on that photo to head over to my online store. 

And if you want to see what the other design crew members created for this simple stamping challenge, click here. 

See how to create an easy sweet treat holder for your special friends

Are you nuts about stamping? I definitely am! And it’s easy to go nuts with the Nuts about Squirrels stamp set.

 

This set features two cheeky squirrels that will look adorable scampering across any of your projects. Create a scene using the acorns, leaves, and tree branch. Mix and match the greetings with the images to create cards for birthdays, get well, and thinking of you. 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.

Hello everyone! I have a super easy and really fun treat holder idea today. I will be using my Nuts about Squirrels stamp set but you can change the paper and stamp set to match any occasion that you want.

For my holder itself, I chose the Boughs of Holly designer series paper, as one of the patterns would work well:

 

 

Here's my treat holder when it's closed:

And here's what it looks like open:

 

 

Want to make this at home? Here's what you need.

Supplies

Stamp set: Nuts about Squirrels (156475)

Ink: Evening Evergreen; Soft Succulent

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Evening Evergreen: 2 3/8" square
        Boughs of Holly: 7 3/4" x 5 1/2" 
        Basic White: 2 1/4" square

Misc: Boughs of Holly designer series paper (159600); Soft Suede Stampin' Blends (154906); Tear & Tape Adhesive (154031); Candy Bar (like a Kit Kat), hand held punch, ribbon, embellishments

I have created a video showing you how to make this at home - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

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Want to learn the perfect color combinations for fall cards?

Hello everyone! Where I live, fall has arrived and the changing colors have inspired the beautiful birthday card I will be showing you how to make, using my favorite fall ink pad color combinations. I will be using my Leaves of Holly bundle to show you that this stamp set and die pack are not just for Christmas. Shall we get started?

 

First let's have a look at the Leaves of Holly bundle which is the perfect combo to celebrate the season. I will be showing you a card idea but you can use the bundle for tags, and gift boxes with the classic Christmastime foliage.

 

 

 

This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want which is what I will be showing you today. (The bundle is also available in French)

For my paper layer I chose an unusual pack: Hues of Happiness. Yes, one side is very floral but the other side is not. So versatile! 

Here's my card. See a list of supplies and measurements and my video tutorial below. 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Leaves of Holly (bundle #159608); Happiness Abounds (159238)

 

Ink: Real Red, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 4 1/2"; (3) 3 1/2" x 2"; 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" ; 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" 
        Old Olive: (2) 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" 

        Hues of Happiness: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" 

 

Misc: Hues of Happiness designer series paper (158822); Ribbon (optional); Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309); Elegant Faceted Gems (152464)

 

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

 

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What do you get when you add pets to Christmas? A whole lot of fun!

What do you get when you add pets to Christmas? A little bit of chaos, a little bit of cuteness, and a whole lot of fun!

 

The cat and dog in the North Pole Mischief set are celebrating the season by getting into holiday... mischief. Think of the smiles they'll bring when you stamp them on your Christmas cards! The open line-art images are made for coloring. Stamp, then color using your favorite coloring technique for personalized pets. Finish off your cards with one of the playful sentiments and send them off to brighten someone's season!

Here are 2 fun card ideas using this playful set! 

Sample One: 

 

Sample Two: 

 

Want to make these cards at home? Click on the stamp set photo above to order it at my online store. Then follow the instructions below. 

Supplies:     

• Stamp Set:  North Pole Mischief (159770, July – December Mini Catalog)
• Cardstock:  Basic White (101650); Poppy Parade (119793); Santa Express Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (159596, page 17 July – December Mini Catalog)
• Stamp pad:  Memento Black Pad (132708); Poppy Parade (147050)
• Blends Combo Packs:  Poppy Parade (154958); Granny Apple Green (154885); Soft Suede (154906); Smoky Slate (154904)
• Miscellaneous:  Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (141897); Deckled Rectangles Dies (159173)

 

Measurements:

• Poppy Parade: 3 ½” x 5”
• Basic White: 3” x 4 ½”

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp pets on Basic White using Memento Ink.
2. Color the pets using the color of Blends in the sample or use your imagination.
3. Add sparkle to the ribbons using the Wink of Stella.
4. Cut out the pets using the third largest rectangle die.
5. Cut a rectangle from the Poppy Parade cardstock using the second largest die.
6. Adhere the pets layer to the Poppy Parade layer and to the polka dot base card.
7. Stamp ‘Happy Gift-Wrapping Season’ in Poppy Parade ink on the inside of the card.
8. Add the matching envelope from the Memories & More package.

It will be a breeze to create a cohesive look with this fabulous holiday kit

‘Tis the season to make your own Christmas cards with the Ho Ho Ho Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit contains whimsical designs of Santa and his reindeer in a classic Christmas color palette which is sure to match various styles of holiday décor and look great on mantles everywhere. 

Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 festive cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. These cards are sure to bring the warm holiday spirit. 
And word from the North Pole is that this kit coordinates with next month’s Paper Pumpkin tag kit and the special add-on product! With so much coordination between products, you’ll have a breeze at creating a cohesive look for all your holiday gifting needs. Make this season the most wonderful time of the year for your loved ones—and for yourself!

 

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Ho Ho Ho

This kit includes:

• Ho Ho Ho Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Printed card bases
• Printed envelopes
• Printed die cuts
• Die-cut labels
• Iridescent foil die-cut snowflakes
• Vellum
• Vanilla expoy dots
• Adhesive dots
• Mini Dimensionals

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bermuda Bay, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet, Very Vanilla

 

Want to see what our kits look like? Take a peek:

 

 

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. 

Giving a gift? Let this trio of cuteness give you helping hand

It is always exciting when we are introduced to a new catalogue and the range of new products that we are going to be able to add to our collection. Amongst all the beautiful festive bundles in the new July-August Mini-Catalogue are the cute Christmas Scottie Stamp Set and coordinating Scottie Dog Punch.

The Photopolymer Stamp Set features three Scottie Dogs in different poses and a selection of bows, ribbons, a present, some snowflakes and a square tartan stamp. The tartan can be used as a background, as a rug or blanket and to create tartan Scottie dogs.

The coordinating punch matches the standing dog image and the larger of the bows. As well as punching out the stamped image, you can also create fun, bold dogs in a variety of patterns by punching dogs from Designer Series Paper.

This card was created by punching 2 Scottie Dogs from Basic White cardstock. One was turned over to the other side before both dogs were stamped in the Tartan design – one in Cherry Cobbler and the other in Night of Navy.

A Deckled rectangle was cut in Basic White and the sentiment stamped on it in Night of Navy ink. The two dogs were stuck onto the rectangle facing each other. They were each given a bow of the opposite colour. Some Silver Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon was coloured with a Night of Navy marker and used to wrap around the base of the rectangle. A smaller piece was used to create a knot.

A larger Cherry Cobbler Deckled Rectangle was embossed with the Gingham Embossing Folder. The Basic White layer was stuck to this Cherry Cobbler layer. They were both added to a Night of Navy card base that had been randomly stamped with snowflakes in Night of Navy ink.

A Basic White insert was added to the inside and this too had been stamped with Night of Navy snowflakes.

This delightful Christmas Scottie bundle will make a great addition to your festive crafting supplies this year, so remember to add them to your shopping list.

Have you seen the product to use to create perfect puffs of snow?

Snowfall Accents Puff Paint is advertised by Stampin’ Up! As a wintry accent for creating perfect puffs of snow. It does do this very well. Simply shake the bottle before using, apply a thin coating to your artwork and use the Heat Tool to transform it into festive 3D snowflake accents.

However, Snowfall Accents Puff paint is not just for snow! This decorative accent can be used for so many more creative accents. Such as:

· Beverage foam – any beverage that has a foamy layer on top – such as a freshly poured mug beer or a root beer float

· Whipped Cream – top off a dessert image or ice cream shake with a topping of fluffy whipped cream

· Marshmallows – add dimension to a s’more dessert image or a cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows floating on top

· Bubble Bath – imagine a bubble bath overflowing with bubbles – give those bubbles some dimension & texture with this puff paint

· Clouds – add dimension to images of clouds to emphasize

· Stones – give a stone walkway some dimension by adding puff paint to the stones. Then add color after heat setting with a Stampin’ Write Marker or Blends Marker.

Note: Stampin’ Up! Does warn that applying the paint over a stamped image may cause the ink to smear. I did not experience this, but I suggest you test a sample before applying the paint to a piece of artwork that you have spent a lot of time working on.

***All photos in this post attributed to Stampin' Up! 

Do you need a last minute gift card holder idea?

Hi fellow crafters, it is the week before Christmas and this is when most of us realize there are a couple more people that you need gifts for. Or maybe you have been putting off figuring out a gift idea for that very 'hard to buy for' person. Today I am going to show you how to create a last minute gift card holder. This project will also help you use up those Christmas designer series paper bits and pieces that I know you have lying around.

 

I have some final bits and pieces of the Peaceful Place designer series paper and so chose a couple of patterns in this pack for my project:

And I thought it would be fun to use some of the dies from the Peaceful Cabin bundle to help add a pop of color on the front of my gift card holder. I am beyond sad that this bundle is retiring on 3 January. (order it today so you have it next year!)

I also used the Fancy Tag Topper punch to create a decorative element: 

Add a bit of ribbon and your favorite embellishments and this project is super easy to make - follow along with my video below!

Here's my Peaceful Place gift card holder:

And with the tag outside of the holder:

Want to make this at home? Here's what you need. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin (156395; bundle 156816)

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Smoky Slate: 4" x 6" (score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2")
        Basic White: 2 1/2" x 5 1/2" (score at 1")
        Peaceful Pines: 3 1/2" x 6"; 2" square; 2 1/4" square
        Old Olive: 2" square

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Gray Granite 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon (152463); Peaceful Place designer series paper (156394); Simply Scored; Tear & Tape Adhesive; Fancy Tag Topper punch (152711)

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

 

See how to create a realistic winter Christmas scene on your cards

Today I have a lovely holiday card idea that I created using a combination of products. 

First, I used the Peaceful Cabin bundle for the main image: 

I have used the cabin stamp and the phrases a lot this season but not the trees dies. The dies are really cool because you can set a realistic winter scene with cutouts. Quickly and easily create die-cut trees, snowflakes, a peaceful cabin, and more. Die-cut pieces allow you to add visual interest and depth to your handmade greeting cards and other papercrafting projects. And that was my goal for this card. 

Once I diecut the trees I decided to layer them onto a Scallop rectangle using the Scalloped Contours dies which can be bundles with the Color & Contour stamp set:

As I laid out my card I decided on one more element, to emboss a layer using the Merry Melody folder: 

With all these elements I created an elegant but light weight (important for mailing!) Christmas card: 

 

Here's my card from a different angle: 

The next time you want to create a card, try combining elements - you just may LOVE what you create too!

How to make a beautiful Christmas card when you are running low on supplies

Are you running low on Christmas paper and supplies and you still need to make some more holiday cards? Let me show you how to create a beautiful card idea using only one ink pad, two colors of cardstock, one set of dies, one stamp set and some other products I know you already know you have on hand. 

 

One stamp set: Poinsettia Petals stamp set is perfect for creating a variety of holiday cards - not only the images but also the messages you can send using the phrases. Although I am not using the matching dies for my card today, they are just as amazing. You can use the frames to die-cut around the images in the stamp set or use them alone to create textured pieces. 

Note: stamp set and dies are sold separately. 

 

 

One pack of dies: did you know there are 23 dies in the Stitched Stars pack? You can create various custom die-cut stars with or without faux stitching and there are so many ways to use them.

 

 

Blending brushes: you can blend ink beautifully using these brushes. Apply extremely light shades of ink or create soft gradient backgrounds with no lines. Or use them with Decorative Masks or stencils: the velvety soft bristles blend ink perfectly. If you don't have these on hand, try sponges to get a similar effect when applying the ink. 

 

 

Put these supplies together and here's a beauty that you can create in no time: 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (158251)

Ink: Misty Moonlight 

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"; (5) 2 1/2" square; 3/4" x 4" 
        Misty Moonlight: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 1" x 4"' 

Misc: Stitched Stars dies (150653); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesive Sheets (152334); Blending Brushes (153611); Stampin' Seal

Tip: if you want to order any of the products from me, just click on the product photos above to link over to my online store.

Here's my video, showing you how to make my card. Be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas, and to see a second card using the same products. 

 

What products would you like me to use next? Let me know in the comments section under this blog post.