Nutz about Stamping

Did you know that cranes represent good fortune?

In today's CASE the Catty series I am going to feature the Crane of Fortune bundle in the new Jan-June Mini Catalog. I am going to show you how to take one of the catalog samples and add your own lil twist. I am also going to show you how to make a beautiful sun element if you don't have a sun stamp in your crafting room.

 

First, let's look at the Crane of Fortune bundle (click on the bundle image to order it at my online store):

 

This product was on my first catalog order for two reasons - having traveled to Japan a few times, I now love all things with an Asian design. And there are so many cranes that I can see when walking by the canals where I love. Did you know that cranes represent good fortune?

The stamped images, including this elegant crane and dual chrysanthemum blossoms, will give your projects amazing texture and depth for a stunning focal point. And the sentiments can be used anytime you want to send your love and well-wishes.

The Good Fortune dies include the crane, gingko biloba leaves, and other intricate die-cut pieces that are sure to add texture and visual interest to all your papercrafting projects.

 

Now let's have a look at what the Stampin' Up! concept artists have created on page 24 of the Mini Catalog:

 

 

One of these samples here caught my eye - especially the sun element which I am going to show you how to create.

 

Here's my card idea - with a twist! 

 

Yes my phrase is a bit wonky and you can see a bit of ghosting - I am trying to let that go!

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

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Crane of Fortune (bundle, 157663)

Ink: Versamark, Basic Gray, Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Highland Heather: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Basic White: 3 1/2" x 3 1/4"; 3 1/4" x 4"; 2" x 1 1/2"; 2" square

Misc: Brights Stampin' Write Marker Assortment (147157); Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Layering Circles dies (151770); Stampin' Blends Daffodil Delight (154883); 2021-23 In Color Jewels (155571)

 

Want to learn how to make that cool sun image? Watch my video below - make sure to follow along all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas!

 

 

Do you know how to make this beautiful, watercolored card background?

In today's CASE the Catty project I am going to feature the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set which you can find in the Jan-June Mini Catalog. I am going to show you how to create the really cool background layer that you will see in one of the catalog samples.

Adorable hedgehogs mingle with flowers, butterflies, forest mushrooms, and birds in the Happy Hedgehogs set. Combine the images to create a playful scene to adorn scrapbooks. Or create a card to thank someone in your life for their kindness and friendship. It's so easy—stamp the line-art images on a card front, add the sentiment that expresses your feelings, and send!

You can bundle the stamp set with the Hedgehog punch for quick and easy card making:

 

Supplies

I love one of the Happy Hedgehogs samples on page 64 of the Mini, a card that was created by a Stampin' Up! concept artists. If you look at the note under the card, it says "Create unique plaid backgrounds with Watercolor Painters". 

So I thought I would recreate this sample with my own lil twist and show you how to create the watercolored background.

First, let's have a look at my creation. 

Here's what you need to create my card. And underneath you will find my video tutorial showing you, step-by-step, how to make it! 

Supplies

Stamp set: Happy Hedgehogs (157983, or bundle with punch using 157985)

Ink: Pear Pizzazz; Memento Tuxedo Black; Bumblebee

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Pear Pizzazz: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
          Very Vanilla: 3/4" x 2"; 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
          Watercolor paper: 3 1/4" x 5" 

Misc: Water Painters (151298); 2021-23 In Color Jewels (155571); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Dimensionals, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (149612)

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

You need to see the product that will make beautiful card images

Today's card features a new product in the Jan-June Mini Catalog: Butterflies & Flowers Decorative Masks:

You can create textured and colored backgrounds with these Decorative Masks. The stencils are an easy way to blend colors on your cards and other paper crafting projects. You can use the background masks on their own. But your images will really pop when you layer the detailed masks over the backgrounds to get even more depth and dimension. Use with classic ink and coloring tools such as Blending Brushes and Sponge Daubers for beautiful color. You can also use them with Embossing Paste and Palette Knives for textured designs.

Here's one card idea showing you how to create beautiful card images:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Happy & Heartfelt (158005)
• Card Stock — Highland Heather (146986), Gorgeous Grape (146987), Basic White (159276)
• Stamp Pads – Gorgeous Grape (147099), Granny Apple Green (147095)
• Misc. – Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks (158142), Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136), Blending Brushes (153611), Versamark Pad (102283), Stampin’ Emboss Powders, Metallics (155555), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Heat Tool (129053)  
• NON STAMPIN’ UP: Post It Notes for covering the Decorative Masks where needed.

Measurements 

• Gorgeous Grape: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”
• Highland Heather: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" 
• Basic White: 3 3/4” x 5”, 4” x 5 1/4” (for inside panel)

Instructions 

1. Score the Gorgeous Grape card base at 4 1/4” for a landscape card. Add the larger Basic White panel to the inside.
2. Position the delicate side of the floral mask piece on the smaller Basic White panel on the lower left side. Use Post It Notes where needed to protect the rest of the card panel.
3. Use a Blending Brush to add Gorgeous Grape ink to the card.
4. Flip to the thicker part of the Decorative Mask and align the small circles in the three flowers making sure no white shows. Place Post It Notes where needed. Use the same Blending Brush to add more Gorgeous Grape ink to the card.
5. Stamp a sentiment on the right side of the card with Versamark Ink and cover it with Gold Embossing Powder. Heat with the Heat Tool.
6. Add three of the Brushed Brass Butterflies to the card,
7. Adhere the Basic White panel to the Highland Heather panel with the liquid glue; add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the panel and add to the card front.

Tip: click on the decorative masks photo above to order it at my online store. Join me in making beautiful cards! 

There are so many possibilities for this simple card map challenge

Sometimes it is nice to see a simple card map design as it helps us to revisit our crafting products and see all the possibilities waiting there. 

That's the approach I took for today's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge. 

At first I thought that I would use a layer of designer series paper on the card base. But I didn't really have a paper design that 'jumped out' at me. 

So I thought, instead, about the stamp set I might use and that came to me easily:

The Awesome Otters stamp set is a FREE choice for Sale-a-bration right now - available with at $50 order (or €65 in the NL) until the end of February. Learn more about Sale-a-bration here! 

I decided to use the otter image in the water and then it hit me. Rather than using designer paper on the card front, what if I used an embossing folder instead? So that's what I did. To achieve the affect I wanted, I first used my Blending Brushes...

.... to add two different colors of ink: Balmy Blue and Misty Moonlight. After that was applied to the Basic White card base I then embossed this layer with the Painted Texture 3D embossing folder:

 

This folder kind of looks like splashing water so that works for me. 

Here's my Awesome Otters card map challenge card:

So dang cute! And now it's your turn - see what you can create using this week's card map challenge and see what speaks to you from your crafting space. 

If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here to head on over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

 

The perfect challenge: create a card with anything you like

Now this is my kind of challenge, how about you? 

 

I decided to use a new set of dies, ones that are bundled with the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set. An odd couple but I love them! 

Do you ever have those design moments where you know exactly what you are going to create? Those happen rarely for me but not today! I knew immediately that I wanted to use a gorgeous design from the Symbols of Fortune designer series paper pack - also new!

And one single die-cut using my Dandy Wishes dies:

Put all these yummy products together and here's one idea you can create:

Here's some even better news! All the products I used are now available to order. Click on any of the photos to order at my online store. 

Want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's card map challenge? Click here. 

 

Case the catalog card series: Peaceful Cabin

One of the most common questions I get from other crafters is: how do you figure out what to make? Where do you get your inspiration from? 

There are times when I am stuck for ideas too, and so in this new series of video tutorials I want to show you how to use a resource that you always have on hand to help you come up with card layouts and design ideas. Introducing my Case the Catty series.

For today's card and video I decided to use my Peaceful Cabin bundle and CASE (copy and share everything) the Aug-Dec Mini Catalog (catty) sample - with a twist. 

The Peaceful Cabin bundle has been one of my go-to faves for holiday crafting and I am so sad it is retiring on 3 January.  When I looked for an idea in the Mini catalog I wasn't so taken with the sample provided.

 

But: did you know that at the back of the Mini are additional ideas just waiting to be CASE'd?

 

Let's have a look at what Stampin' Up! has shared using the Peaceful Cabin bundle, on page 68. That's the card I am going to CASE with a twist. 

 

 

This card is super easy to make with its repeated stamping and die-cutting. In my video below I show you how to do this along with bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

Here's my CASE'd card. Can you spot the twists?

 

 

Here's how to make this card at home. 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin bundle (156816)

 

Ink: Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Garden Green, Crumb Cake

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Evening Evergreen: 2 3/4" x 4"; 3" x 4"
        Soft Succulent: 2 3/4" x 4" 
        Garden Green: 2 3/4" x 4" 
        Ever Eden: 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" 

 

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Polished Dots (158134, available 4 Jan); Mini Stampin Dimensionals

 

And here's my video - thanks for watching!

 

Join my exciting countdown to the new catalog: Happy Hedgehogs

As soon as I saw this new bundle on page 64 of the Jan - June Mini Catalog, it was instant love! I have to admit I am a sucker for cute sets, and hedgehogs are just the cutest! 

Introducing Happy Hedgehogs, a brand-new bundle in the Jan-June Mini catalog. The stamp set is bundled with a punch for easy and super cute card making. Use your favorite coloring tools and the fun phrases to make many playful, friendship card ideas.  

Normally I try to purchase and share what YOU would like to see, but this particular purchase was pure selfishness. I decided to create cards that I will love to send to friends and family, and maybe win you over too? 

Here's a photo of the stamp set:

And the punch that you can bundle with the set to make your crafting life fussy-cutting free:

My first card design came to mind immediately. I chose a Valentines or love theme, which can also double as a friendship card.

The designer paper comes from the Heart Warming Hugs pack - the perfect design that goes well beyond Christmas. 

Here's my card: 

And here's how to make it once your bundle arrives.

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Happy Hedgehogs (bundle 157984) 
• Stamp Pads – Real Red (147084); Just Jade (153115); Early Espresso (147114)
• Paper – Basic White (159276); Real Red (102482) 
• Misc. – Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (144108); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper (153492); Stitched Rectangles dies (151820); Paper Snips (103579); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Sweet Heart Dies (157623); Stampin’ Seal (149699)

 

Measurements:  

• Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; 4” x 2 ¾”; (2) 2” x 1 ¼”; 2 ¼” x 1 ¾”
• Real Red: 2 ¼” x 1”
• Heartwarming Hugs: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Adhesive Sheet: 2” x 1 ¼”

 

Instructions:

1. Create Basic White card base. 
2. Ink phrase using Real Red ink and stamp onto Basic White. Die-cut using Stitched Rectangle.
3. Ink two hedgehogs and stamp onto Basic White. Punch one hedgehog; fussy cut the second one using Paper Snips. 
4. Ink grass image and stamp along bottom of Basic White layer. Attach two hedgehogs using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
5. Attach Adhesive Sheet to back of Real Red layer. Die-cut Hearts dies from Sweet Heart dies. 
6. Peel adhesive backing from Real Red hearts. Attach to Basic White layer, in-between hedgehogs. Add small hearts above hedgehogs. 
7. Adhere Heartwarming Hugs paper onto Basic White card base, using Stampin’ Seal. Attach hedgehog layer on top. 
8. Add die-cut phrase under hedgehog layer to complete the card. 

When you are ready to add this bundle to your crafting collection, click on the shopping cart image on the right side of my blog to head to my online store! Tip: this bundle is available for ordering on 4 January! 

Case the catalog card series, part one: Bamboo Beauty

One of the most common questions I get from other crafters is: how do you figure out what to make? Where do you get your inspiration from? 

There are times when I am stuck for ideas too, and so in this new series of video tutorials I want to show you how to use a resource that you always have on hand to help you come up with card layouts and design ideas. Introducing my Case the Catty series.

 

For today's card and video I decided to dust off my Bamboo Beauty stamp set and CASE (copy and share everything) the Annual Catalog (catty) sample - with a twist. 

 

I love most things Asian: the food, the design and yes, the images in this stamp set. I have been so lucky to have visited Japan twice in my life and cannot wait to go back some day. Tip: the paper crafting stores in Tokyo are amazing!

Here are just a couple of photos from my most recent trip there:

A. card stock choices

B. sample ideas (like I try to do for you!)

C specialty paper - a wall of it - like you might see in a wallpaper store

So when I saw the Bamboo Beauty stamp set in the catalog, it was immediately on my must-have list. The bamboo images are sized perfectly for card making; either stamp the branches in a random pattern for a minimal look or use the bamboo and branch images together to create a bamboo forest! The authentic kanji symbols translate to “friendship” so be sure to send a card to all your favorite friends as this stamp set is gender neutral.

Have a look at page 48 in the Annual Catalog - there is one Bamboo Beauty sample that uses Stampin' Blends. And that's the card I chose to CASE.

Here's my sample and what you need to make it at home. Don't miss my video tutorial underneath the supplies list! 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Bamboo Beauty

Ink: Granny Apple Green

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/5"; 4" x 5 1/4"; 3 3/4" x 5"; 2 1/2" x 3/4" 
        Linen Thread: 10"

Misc: Stampin' Blends (Old Olive, Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake); Linen Thread; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Seal; Mini Glue Dots

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

 

What stamp sets in the Annual Catalog speak to you? Let me know in the comments section under this post! 

Only a few days remain for some of these products so don't miss out - sample three

December is coming to a close and this means that a limited time special collection is also coming to an end. (sniff sniff)

Eden's Garden Collection

The Eden’s Garden Collection includes:

EDEN’S GARDEN CLING STAMP SET (10% OFF)
• 10 cling stamps
• Suggested clear blocks: a, b, d

EDEN DIES (10% OFF)
• 5 dies
• Largest die: 5-1/4" x 3-7/8" (13.3 x 9.8 cm)
• Use with Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

EVER EDEN 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
• 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
• Acid free
• Lignin free

EVER EDEN 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) COTTON PAPER
• 10 sheets: 5 each of 2 colors

GARDEN GEMS
• 140 pieces
• 2 shapes in 3 sizes: round (3 mm, 4 mm), marquise (5 x 4 mm)
• Adhesive-backed

Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, gold foil, Soft Succulent

Eden's Garden bundle (close-up)

Here's what makes me so sad. The Ever Eden designer series paper will no longer be available at the end of December. In fact, it is only available until all packs are sold out. 

Everyone who has seen this paper pack LOVES the designs, the colors and the gold foil! 

So I thought that each day this week I will share a card idea using the Eden's Garden collection. I want you to see the value you get and what you can make - some wow cards indeed! 

Sample three has two gifts in one card. Here's the outside with gift one:

And here's a photo of the inside, with gift two - think about a gift card to a book store perhaps? 

And a final combo photo:

If you want to learn how to make this bookmark card, click here to see my YouTube video. 

Only a few days remain for some of these products so don't miss out - sample two

December is coming to a close and this means that a limited time special collection is also coming to an end. (sniff sniff)

Eden's Garden Collection

The Eden’s Garden Collection includes:

EDEN’S GARDEN CLING STAMP SET (10% OFF)
• 10 cling stamps
• Suggested clear blocks: a, b, d

EDEN DIES (10% OFF)
• 5 dies
• Largest die: 5-1/4" x 3-7/8" (13.3 x 9.8 cm)
• Use with Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

EVER EDEN 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
• 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
• Acid free
• Lignin free

EVER EDEN 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) COTTON PAPER
• 10 sheets: 5 each of 2 colors

GARDEN GEMS
• 140 pieces
• 2 shapes in 3 sizes: round (3 mm, 4 mm), marquise (5 x 4 mm)
• Adhesive-backed

Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, gold foil, Soft Succulent

Eden's Garden bundle (close-up)

Here's what makes me so sad. The Ever Eden designer series paper will no longer be available at the end of December. In fact, it is only available until all packs are sold out. 

Everyone who has seen this paper pack LOVES the designs, the colors and the gold foil! 

So I thought that each day this week I will share a card idea using the Eden's Garden collection. I want you to see the value you get and what you can make - some wow cards indeed! 

Sample two was inspired by a card map challenge:

This challenge is perfect for using up bits of left-over Ever Eden paper. I also used a brand new embossing folder (it's in the next Mini!) and some of my Soft Succulent ribbon. 

Here's my card map challenge card:

And now it's your turn - why not give our card map challenge a try and see what you can create over the holiday season? And remember, the Ever Eden paper is retiring soon! 

Only a few days remain for some of these products so don't miss out

December is coming to a close and this means that a limited time special collection is also coming to an end. (sniff sniff)

Eden's Garden Collection

 

The Eden’s Garden Collection includes:

EDEN’S GARDEN CLING STAMP SET (10% OFF)
• 10 cling stamps
• Suggested clear blocks: a, b, d

EDEN DIES (10% OFF)
• 5 dies
• Largest die: 5-1/4" x 3-7/8" (13.3 x 9.8 cm)
• Use with Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

EVER EDEN 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
• 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
• Acid free
• Lignin free

EVER EDEN 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) COTTON PAPER
• 10 sheets: 5 each of 2 colors

GARDEN GEMS
• 140 pieces
• 2 shapes in 3 sizes: round (3 mm, 4 mm), marquise (5 x 4 mm)
• Adhesive-backed

Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, gold foil, Soft Succulent

Eden's Garden bundle (close-up)

Here's what makes me so sad. The Ever Eden designer series paper will no longer be available at the end of December. In fact, it is only available until all packs are sold out. 

Everyone who has seen this paper pack LOVES the designs, the colors and the gold foil! 

So I thought that each day this week I will share a card idea using the Eden's Garden collection. I want you to see the value you get and what you can make - some wow cards indeed! 

Sample One - Friendship card: 

If you want to know the cost of each item in the Eden's Garden Collection and get the ordering numbers, click on the PDF photo below to download it to your device.

What are your favorite colors for this card map color challenge?

What a fun challenge for the week ahead! 

I have my Jan-June Mini Catalog order just waiting to be used and so I decided to try one of my new stamp sets - it's called Amazing Silhouettes - and it's kinda funky. This set is very different from anything I would normally craft with and that is a challenge in itself. 

Here's a photo of this new set so you can see for yourself how different it is. 

I decided to use Blue for my monochromatic card: Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight and Night of Navy. I applied color to my card layer using my Blending Brushes. 

Super easy to do and then a layer with the stamped image and, taa-daa!

Are you wondering where that phrase came from? It's a FREE choice in our next Sale-a-Bration event, which begins in January too. So much exciting stuff coming your way and it's hard to keep it all a secret for now. 

Now it's your turn: try this week's color challenge and see what you can create, using Blending Brushes or simply layers of cardstock. There are so many ideas, why not try them all!

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

Sometimes the simplest stamp set can create beautiful cards

What would you create using the Paper Craft Crew card map below? It is simple in design but that means so many possibilities. 

I decided to use my Bamboo Beauty stamp set to match the simplicity of the challenge map.

 

Bamboo Beauty

You can create a serene escape with the brushstroke style of the Bamboo Beauty set; the images are sized perfectly for card making; either stamp the branches in a random pattern for a minimal look or use the bamboo and branch images together to create a bamboo forest! The authentic kanji symbols translate to “friendship” so be sure to send a card to all your favorite friends as this stamp set is gender neutral.

I decided to pair the set with a very neutral patterned paper, keeping to my 'simplicity' theme. Yes, it is a Christmas themed paper on one side but the other side has patterns that can be used beyond Christmas which is what I love about this pack. 

The Peaceful Place paper pack has a very subtle and simple pattern on one of the sheets, making it the perfect match. And rather than adding another layer to my card I chose to stamp directly on the paper itself. Tip: this paper pack is retiring at the end of December and while supplies last. If you love these designs, click on the paper pack photo to order it at my online store. 

Add a splatter stamp for added visual interest, and to match the card map above, and here is my card:

 

Now it's your turn: see what you can create using this card map challenge. And if you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here. 

Would you like to see my favorite embossing folder?

It really is a toss-up between Merry Melody:

and Timeworn Type:

You can create a 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.

The antique look of the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder adds aged detail and texture to any project. You can use it as a layering piece to add dimension to all of your cards and scrapbook layouts. Funny because I am not much of a crafter who likes to age projects but this is the exception of my silly rule. 

If I am completely honest with myself, I had a rush of excitement when I first spotted Timeworn Type in the July - December catalog. I think the Merry Melody is too seasonal or wedding-ish (in my opinion) and I have all body parts crossed the Timeworn Type does not retire on 3 January. It is does, you will hear loud sobbing echoing all over the world (ha). 

So now that you know my all-time fave embossing folder, how about a project featuring it? 

See how simple yet how beautiful my card is - thanks to the Timeworn Type folder? Want to make this card at home? Here's what you need and how to create it. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Nuts about Squirrels (156475)
• Card Stock – Cinnamon Cider (153478); Very Vanilla (101650); Rich Razzleberry (115316)
• Stamp Pads – Rich Razzleberry (147091); Early Espresso (147114); Cinnamon Cider (153114)
• Misc. –Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (156505); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Blackberry Beauty Designer Series Paper (156458); Genial Gems (155550); Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends (153105); Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers Assortment (147158)

 

Measurements:  

• Cinnamon Cider - 8 ½” x 5 ½”                4” x 5 ¼”
• Rich Razzleberry - 2 3/8” square
• Very Vanilla - 2 ¼” square               ½” x 7/8”
• Blackberry Beauty - 5” x 2”

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Cinnamon Cider card stock in half and crease to create card base.
2. Create embossed Cinnamon Cider layer using the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder and adhere card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
3. Ink squirrel outline image using Early Espresso ink and stamp onto Very Vanilla square. Ink squirrel solid image using Cinnamon Cider ink and stamp on top of Early Espresso squirrel. Color acorn using Early Espresso Stampin’ Write marker and Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends.
4. Adhere Very Vanilla square to Rich Razzleberry Square.
5. Using Paper Snips, create banner to one end of the Blackberry Beauty layer. Adhere to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
6. Ink phrase and stamp onto Very Vanilla strip. Adhere to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
7. To complete card, add three Genial Gems.

 

See how to let designer paper become the star on your cards

The Blackberry Beauty designer series paper is the star of today's card. I love the rich colors, the traditional autumn images of leaves, sprigs, and birds and especially with the added shine of gold foil accents! I have used almost the entire pack in a flash - so shocking for me as I usually have tons of paper left over when our catalogs retire. 

This paper is the perfect backdrop to pair with the Pretty Pumpkins bundle, to create a beautiful friendship card. 

To complement the shine in the paper, why not try out the Metallics embossing powder on the pumpkins - just to add to the shine!

Here's today's Pretty Pumpkins card - don't miss the instructions underneath. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Pretty Pumpkins Bundle (156478)
• Card Stock – Blackberry Bliss (133675), Cinnamon Cider (153078), Very Vanilla (101650)
• Stamp Pads – Blackberry Bliss (147092), Versamark (102283)
• Misc. – Gold Foil Sheets (132622), Blackberry Beauty Specialty Designer Series Paper (156458), Simply Elegant Trim (155766), Metallic Pearls (146282), Metallics Stampin’ Emboss Powders (155555), Scalloped Contours Dies (155560), Heat Tool (129053), Adhesive Sheets (152334), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Die Cutting Machine (149653), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements: 

• Blackberry Bliss card stock: 4 ¼” x 11” score at 5 ½”
• Gold Foil Sheet: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
• Blackberry Beauty Specialty Designer Series Paper: 3 ¾” x 5”, ¾” x 4”
• Cinnamon Cider card stock: 2 5/8” x 4”
• Blackberry Bliss card stock: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
• Very Vanilla card stock: 4” x 5 ¼”, 1 ½” x 4”

Instructions:

1. Using the Scalloped Contour Die; die cut out the center of the Gold Foil Sheet.
2. Attach to your card front.
3. Attach the Blackberry Beauty Designer Paper to your card front.
4. Attach the Cinnamon Cider card stock to the Gold Foil Scalloped Contour die.
5. Attach to your card front.
6. On the Blackberry Bliss card stock stamp the pumpkin using Versamark ink and heat emboss with Gold embossing powder.Die cut out with the coordinating die.
7. Attach a piece of Adhesive sheet behind the remaining portion of the Blackberry Bliss card stock and die cut out the intricate pumpkin.
8. Attach the adhesive backed pumpkin first and then the embossed pumpkin using dimensionals.
9. Tie a double bow out of the Gold trim (approximately 16”) and attach to your card front as shown using a glue dot.
10. On the Very Vanilla piece stamp your sentiment using Blackberry Bliss ink and hand cut out; attach as shown using dimensionals.
11. Attach the Gold Metallic Pearls as shown.
12. On the Very Vanilla card stock attach a strip of the Blackberry Beauty Designer Paper across the bottom and attach to the inside of your card.

See how paper scraps can create a clean and simple, but cute, card idea

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you how to use up more of those paper scraps that I just know you have laying around. I will be using my fun Nuts about Squirrels stamp set and the gorgeous Blackberry Beauty designer series paper. This friendship card is clean and simple, but oh so cute too.

This set features two super cute squirrels that will look adorable on any of your projects.  Use the Two-Step pieces to add color to your squirrels, 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 the squirrels to match your area of the world. 

 

Since I wanted a fall vibe, I decided to use left over pieces of my Blackberry Beauty designer paper: 

 

 

Here's my card: 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Nuts about Squirrels (156475)

Ink: Cinnamon Cider; Early Espresso

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        DSP: 9 pieces, each 3/4" wide, cut various lengths
        Cinnamon Cider: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" x 5 1/4"
        Very Vanilla: 2 1/2" x 2"; scraps for phrase

Misc: Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Genial Gems (155550); 1" circle punch; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Dimensionals, Blackberry Beauty designer series paper (156458)

Here's a video showing you, step by step, how to make this card. Be sure to watch all the way through for my BONUS design tips and suggestions!