Nutz about Stamping

Do you know what to do with this odd looking die? Here's one idea to try.

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map is kind of fun! At first I thought - Christmas in June??? Hmmm. 

 

But then I saw 'any image' and immediately knew what I wanted to use:

 

I have been all over the Happiness Abounds bundle in the past few weeks, check out this card and this card for inspiration!

In the Blossoming Happiness die pack there is one odd-looking die: 

I have never used it before because I wasn't sure how. But when I saw today's challenge I thought: now is the time to give it a try! 

So I grabbed my sponges, the Parakeet Party card stock and ink and here's what I created:

Here's another view:

So what do you think? I am really happy with how my card turned out. Simple, but eye-catching.

Now it's your turn: give our card map challenge a try and see if there is a die that you haven't tried yet; perhaps now is the time! If you want to see what the other craft crew members created this week, click here to hop over to their website. We'd love for you to upload what you created over there too. 

5 brand new colors to inspire your crafts and color collections

With the new Annual Catalog, Stampin' Up! has introduced 5 brand new, unique colors to inspire your crafts and add to your color collections. Introducing Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, and Orchid Oasis! 

Bright and cheery colors, and several products using them are available in the 2022-23 Annual catalog: In Color Decorative Dots (each gives you an ombre effect); Baker’s Twine; Metallic Ribbons; Specialty Glimmer Paper (also ombre!); In Color Designer Series Paper Pack (6” x 6”).

Here’s one card idea featuring the new In Color Designer Series Paper. Try your favorite In Color patterned papers using the instructions below.

 

Supplies:

Stamp Sets – none

Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Sweet Sorbet (159268); Parakeet Party (159259); Tahitian Tide (159261); Starry Sky (159263); and Orchid Oasis (159267) 

Stamp Pads – none

Misc. – Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673), Stampin’ Seal (152813); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110775); Pearly Basic Jewels (144219); Sending Dies (159271); Amazing Thanks Dies (157816)

Measurements:

• Basic White: 5 1/4” x 4”

• Tahitian Tide: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”; 3” x 1 1/4”; scraps

• Sweet Sorbet: 3” x 1 1/4”; scraps

• Parakeet Party: 3” x 1 1/4”; scraps

• Starry Sky: 3” x 1 1/4”; scraps

• Orchid Oasis: 3” x 1 1/4”; scraps

• Adhesive Sheets: (5) 3” x 1 1/4”

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Tahitian Tide card stock in half to create a card base.

2. Adhere Basic White layer to card base using Stampin’ Seal.

3. Adhere Adhesive Sheets strips to the back of all In Color pieces. Die-cut ‘thanks’ from each.

4. Peel adhesive backing from In Color ‘thanks’ and adhere vertically onto Basic White layer.

5. Die-cut flower from all In Colors. Adhere each to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

6. Adhere 5 Pearls, one for each flower center to complete card.

Want to add these fabulous new In Colors to your collection? Click on the shopping card on the right side of my blog to link over to my online store.

You don't have to be a quilter to create this beautiful 9 patch card

When my son was little I loved sewing his clothes. It was so fun going to fabric stores to pick out playful fabric patterns for him. As he grew older, my sewing passion took a turn to quilting. One of my favorite quilting patterns was the '9 patch'. It was easy to create and fun to sew all the different 9 patch possibilities. 

 

The other day a Stampin' Up! demonstrator shared a card that was created using left over bits of designer series paper. It was a 9 patch card technique! You have got to give this technique a try. It looks complicated but it's not.

 

I do recommend that you use a liquid glue like our Multipurpose Liquid Glue to help arrange pieces.

 

The Hues of Happiness designer series paper is the star of this card! 

Although you can use any phrase across the front of the card, I decided to use the 'Sending' dies from 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 so you can tailor today's idea for any occasion that you have coming up. 

Now when you see my card you may think - uh huh, there is no way I can make this card. But yes you can! Just watch my video below to see how to create the pieces using your Paper Trimmer (so helpful!) and Multipurpose Liquid Glue (essential). Watch my video tutorial below and.....

then prepare to wow your friends and family! 

Supplies

Stamp set: Sending Smiles bundle (158707)

Paper and Cutting dimensions:
        Daffodil Delight: 10 1/2" x 5 1/4"; 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" 
        Fresh Freesia: (4) 1 1/2" squares
        Hues of Happiness: pattern one (3) 1 1/2" squares; pattern two (2) 1 1/2" squares
        Basic White: 4 1/2" square
        Night of Navy: 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" 

Misc: Hues of Happiness designer series paper (158822); Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stripes & Splatters embossing folder (157980); Mini Stampin' Dimensional; Basic Pearls Jewels (144219); Adhesive Sheets (152334)

 

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. And if there is a technique you'd like me to feature on a future video, please leave me a comment to let me know. 

How to create a pearlescent sheen and luxurious feel on your projects

Tucked away in the new Annual Catalog (page 139) is a pack of speciality paper that could be so easily missed, but which certainly should not be overlooked.

The Brushstroke Speciality Paper is 3 sheets of paper, one each in Blushing Bride, Soft Succulent and Night of Navy. The surface of the paper has a beautiful fern style of patterning across the surface and the overall effect is of patterned silk fabric or silk wallpaper from a stately home or castle. It has a pearlescent sheen, which gives a luxurious feel to it which makes it a gorgeous addition to any project. Use with any dies or punches to create unique shapes perfect for layering any look. Each pack contains:

* 3 sheets: 1 each of 3 colors - Blushing Bride, Night of Navy, Soft Succulent
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
 

Taking that idea of silk wallpaper, this quick and easy card has combined the Blushing Bride Brushstroke Speciality Paper with the Fabulous Frames dies, to create a thank you card that is reminiscent of a picture hanging on the wall. The embossed gold foil corners and frame both act to draw the eye to the beautiful design that comes more clearly into focus as the paper catches the light.

If you missed seeing this little gem as you flicked through your catalog, I do hope you will go back and give it another look and add it to your shopping list. Tip: click on the photo of the specialty paper above to link over to my USA online store! 

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! 

 

This is one product that I am really going to miss

I find that retiring catalog list really hard to deal with, some years more than others. This year I let out a loud moan when I realized that the Daisy punch is retiring - today!

I have used this punch to much over the past couple of years. I love how easy it is to use and all the different layering combinations. 

Today I have another card idea to share, a rustic one in nature with lots of texture and visual interest. And no stamp set is needed! 

 

Supplies:

Stamp Set(s): none

Card Stock: Basic White (159276); Soft Succulent (155776); Crumb Cake (120953) 

Ink: Crumb Cake (147116)

Misc: Good Fortune dies (157662); Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Stampin Dimensionals (144108); Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820); Daisy Punch (143713); Playing with Patterns Resin Dots (152467); Hive 3D Embossing Folder

Measurements:

• Crumb Cake: 8 ½” x 5 ½” (score at 4 ¼”)
• Basic White: 4” x 5 ¼”; (4) 3” squares
• Soft Succulent: (3) 2 ½” x 1 ¾” 

Instructions:

1. Fold Crumb Cake cardstock in half and score to create card base.
2. Ink inside of Hive 3D Embossing Folder with Crumb Cake ink and emboss Basic White layer.
3. Using Stitched Rectangles dies, die-cut two rectangles from embossed layer.
4. Adhere embossed layer to card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, add two die-cut rectangles back into place.
5. Punch 4 Basic White Daisies, adhere together to create to flowers. Attach 1 Playing with Resin dots to each daisy.
6. Attach daisies to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
7. Die-cut 3 leaves using Good Fortune dies and Soft Succulent card stock.
8. Attach leaves to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
9. Add Brass Butterflies to complete card.

Frazzled because you have run out of creative ideas for your cards? (part two)

I absolutely love designing my own greeting cards with Stampin’ Up! products. But, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, many of the cards that I make are based on ideas and designs from other stampers that I really like.

Basing a design on that of another designer is often called “CASE-ing.” CASE is an acronym for Copy And Share with Everyone. Today I want to share with you a second card that was CASE'd from page 32 of the January-June 2022 Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog.

 

 

CASE-ing is different from copying everything about a card. In a CASE, we typically change some part of the design to make it our own. In the cards that I’m sharing today, I’ll demonstrate how one or more of the following was changed: Colors, Layout, Card Size, Technique.

 

Card 2: Change to Size and Technique

The original of this card is shown in the upper left corner of page 32.

The big difference with this card is that it is a Note Card size. It’s 3-1/2” high by 5” wide. I guessed it was that size by looking at the shape of the card – a bit longer than a 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” A2-sized card would be. I used a bit of my high school algebra and figured out the actual size.

 

 

So, the first thing I did was change the card to A2 size. But I left the sentiment layer and the ribbon at about the same size as in the original. I needed a bit more height on the center section, so I added a small strip of Mint Macaron cardstock under the ribbon.

As far as the technique goes, there is one technique that I kept the same. I really liked how the die-cut palm leaf leaned towards the right side of the card. But that die in the Tropical Layers Die points to the left. To get it to turn to the right, I simply cut from the back of the DSP sheet that had the Evening Evergreen monochrome print on it. Bingo – leans to the right!

The technique that I added was just something I wanted to try. I liked the Monstera Leaf where it was, but I wanted to see if I could stamp a border onto a Monstera Leaf that was printed on one of the DSP sheets. It worked! I die-cut it and added it just as in the original, which had a stamped and die-cut leaf.

Try CASEing!

If you see a project that you like but you’d just like to change a bit, go for it! Your own creativity will shine in whatever changes you’d like to make.

This one product will make your card making a breeze!

Today's project again uses one of my faves in the Mini Catalog: the Tulip Fields bundle:

Do you see all the intricate pieces in the set of dies? Lots of bits and pieces to poke out and you might be wondering: how do I adhere these die-cuts to my card? I have the perfect solution, the one product that will make your card making a breeze. Introducing Adhesive Sheets, such a simple product and so easy to use:

Easily adhere shapes you cut with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and dies - creating your own stickers in a way! You get 12 sheets in a pack, each sheet measures 6" x 12". Even better is that you can using your Paper Trimmer to create the perfect size to attached to the back of the cardstock you want to die-cut. Then die-cut, peel off the backing of the Adhesive Sheet and voila, a sticker to attach to your card! 

Here's my card. I have noted underneath what I used in case you want to create this card at home. If you want to order the bundle, simply click on the photo above. 

 

Want to see another Tulip Fields card idea? Click here! 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Tulip Fields (bundle 157684)
• Card Stock – Poppy Parade (119793); Basic White (159276); Crumb Cake (120983); Daffodil Delight (119683); Early Espresso (119686)
• Stamp Pads – none
• Misc. – Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (150673); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders (157980); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder (152718); Genial Gems (155500)

Measurements:  

• Crumb Cake:                 8 ½” x 5 ½”                2 ¾” x 2”                    4” x 2 ¼”
• Poppy Parade:             (3) 4” x ¾”
• Basic White:                 4” x 5 ¼”
• Early Espresso:             3 ¼” square               2 ¾” x 2”                    scraps (fence)
• Daffodil Delight:         (3) 4” x ¾”
• Adhesive sheets:         (6) 4” x ¾”                  3 ¼” square               scraps (fence)                                  

Instructions:

1. Fold Crumb Cake card stock in half and score to create card base.
2. Adhere Adhesive Sheets to back of Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake card stock.
3. Die-cut:
   Early Espresso fence pieces
   Daffodil Delight Tulips
   Poppy Parade Tulips
   Windmill Sails
   Windmill Top Layer
4. Emboss Basic White layer (top section) using Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing folder. Adhere to card base using Stampin’ Seal.
5. Emboss Crumb Cake layer using Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder.
6. Attach Basic White layer to card front.
7. Adhere embossed Crumb Cake layer to bottom of Basic White layer.
8. Peel off Adhesive sheets from each of the fence pieces and windmill and tulip layers. Adhere windmill front to windmill under layer. Adhere all pieces to card front as shown in photo.
9. Add one Genial Gem to windmill to complete card.

Frazzled because you have run out of creative ideas for your cards? (part one)

I absolutely love designing my own greeting cards with Stampin’ Up! products. But, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, many of the cards that I make are based on ideas and designs from other stampers that I really like.

Basing a design on that of another designer is often called “CASE-ing.” CASE is an acronym for Copy And Share with Everyone. Today I want to share with you a card that was CASE'd from page 32 of the January-June 2022 Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog.

CASE-ing is different from copying everything about a card. In a CASE, we typically change some part of the design to make it our own. In the cards that I’m sharing today, I’ll demonstrate how I’ve changed one or more of the following: Colors, Layout, Card Size, Technique.

 

Card 1: Change to Colors and Layout

 

The first card that I made is based on the card in the lower left corner of page 32.

I really liked the basic layout of this card. But the colors did not speak to me. I wanted something bright and cheery for this Thank You Card.

 

My version of the card keeps the Calypso Coral color of the die-cut leaves, which is from the Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper (DSP) set. But for the middle layer, with the leaves die-cut out of it, I chose Just Jade Cardstock. For the background layer, I used another design from the DSP set, but switched from the black and white to the Pale Papaya print. Finally, I used Just Jade ink for the Thank You sentiment.

None of the cards on this page of the catalog have layered borders. I like layers, so I changed this card, as well as the other two, so that there is a border around the base layer and the Basic White card base shows around it.

 

Try CASEing!

If you see a project that you like but you’d just like to change a bit, go for it! Your own creativity will shine in whatever changes you’d like to make.

You can create a dreamy escape and a dimensional look with this bundle

Hello fellow crafters! Today I have a beautiful card idea using the Tulip Fields bundle and matching Flowering Fields paper with my own fun twist added. As I currently live in the Netherlands (I still sell Stampin' Up! products in my US store!) I had to have this bundle as soon as I saw the Mini catalog. 

The Tulip Fields Bundle includes the Tulip Fields stamp set and the Windmill Fields dies. You create scenic cards with endless tulip fields and traditional windmills with this Bundle. Die-cut stamped images directly, or layer your die-cut pieces on top of stamped tulip fields for a dimensional look.

 

The stamp set includes flower field section stamps that, when placed side-by-side, can create colorful tulip fields from a tapering perspective. Pair these tulip fields with the windmill, clouds, or tree stamps found in this set to create a real-life scene, especially when you use the Windmill Field dies which includes a row of tulips, fences, a bicycle and pieces to create a layered windmill which is what I will show you how to do today. 

 

Here are some tips on how to line up your new favorite stamps: To make the floral field look as realistic as possible, make sure the tip of the triangles are stamped next to each other, making a fan-like shape. Stamp the horizon line first across your card, then stamp the larger triangle with the tip in the center of the horizon line. Then, stamp the larger triangle two more times on either side of the center one with a small gap in between each stamp. And there you have an endless field of flowers!

The Flowering Fields paper was designed to complement the Tulip Fields bundle with patterns that include hand-painted tulips pretty watercolor designs. Florals for spring? Yes, please! 

 

Here's my card - below is a list of supplies you need and a video showing you how to make this beauty!

 

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Tulip Fields bundle (157684); Dragonfly Garden (154411)

 

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
            Basic Black: 3 1/4" square; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" x 3"
            Flowering Fields: 4" x 5 1/4" 
            Smoky Slate: 4" x 1"; 2" x 1 1/4" 

 

Misc: Flowering Fields designer series paper (157670); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Seal; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesive Backed Hexagons (158148)

 

Be sure to watch all the way through my video for my bonus tips and design ideas:

 

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! 

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! 

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! 

Crafting is even sweeter when you use this playful stamp set

These open line-art images are perfect for coloring, using your favorite coloring tools and colors to customize your sweets. Don't you agree? 

 

Crafting is even sweeter when you use the Sweets & Treats stamp set. Finish off your projects with thoughts for birthdays, thanks, Christmas, and love. Stamp directly on gift boxes to create delicious packaging for goodies. Or use on tags and cards as a tasty finish on a gift.

And today's card features this playful set, using colors that coordinate perfectly! Add the Thanks and/or the Hello fun embossing folder for your background: 

And you can end up with a card that is so beautiful! If you love what you see and want to make this card at home, click on any of the product images above to place an order at my online store. 

Here's how to make this cute card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Sweets & Treats (156561)
• Card Stock (CS) – Blushing Bride (131198); Basic White (159276); Pattern Party 12” x 12” Host Designer Series Paper (155426)
• Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Blushing Bride (147100); Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo (154884); Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Combo (154884)
• Misc. – Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690); Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders (155430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Paper Snips (103579);; Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Measurements:

• Blushing Bride: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; scored at 4 ¼”
• Basic White: 4” x 3”; 2 ½” x 1 ½”
• Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces – 3 ½” x 2 ½”

 

Instructions:

1. Fold the Blushing Bride cardstock on score line to form card base.
2. Emboss the front of the Blushing Bride card with the Thanks folder using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
3. Glue the 2 pieces of DSP to the left side of the card offsetting the pieces.
4. Cut out the 3 1/8” x 2 1/8” rectangle from the Basic White using the die and Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
5. Stamp the pie at the top of the rectangle in Memento Ink.
6. Colour the pie plate with Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends.
7. Stamp the pie again on scrap piece of Basic White.
8. Colour the pie crust using Crumb Cake blends and cut out with Paper Snips.
9. Pop up the pie crust on top of the pie plate with Stampin ‘Dimensionals.
10. Stamp the sentiment below the pie in Blushing Bride ink.
11. Pop up the rectangle on the DSP using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

You need to try this bundle, perfect for a peaceful, wintry scene

You ready for a super fun Paper Craft Crew tic-tac-toe challenge? I sure am! 

There are so many possibilities, aren't there? I quickly realized were narrowed by the fact that I don't have Halloween sets and papers so I needed to look at Christmas. Or did I? I spotted one set that would work and using a brand new bundle that just arrived this week!

I have been wanting the Peaceful Cabin bundle ever since I saw it on the Aug-Dec Mini catalog. But I held off until this month. 

Immerse your paper crafting projects in tranquility with the Peaceful Cabin set. This versatile set has stamps you can use separately, or you can pair them together for a peaceful, wintry scene. Send some warmth and reflect the beauty of the season by adding these serene greetings and images to your handmade cards, notes, and gift tags today. (This stamp set is also available in French.)

I paired the bundle with Peaceful Place designer series paper - YUM! The perfect match, right? I decided to keep my card pretty simple, what do you think? 

Now it's your turn: try our tic-tac-toe card map challenge and see what you can create. If you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew design team members created for this week's challenge, click here!