Nutz about Stamping

See how to layer papers to create a beautiful layout

In today's video I am going show you how to create a very easy but quite pretty Thanksgiving card using the Painted Harvest stamp set and Come To Gather designer series paper. 

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

Cards don't have to be complicated to be pretty. You can choose your colors and papers carefully to create a gorgeous result. On my card below I added a very thin layer of Early Espresso card stock under the top Come to Gather paper layer to make it stand out a bit. And it helps to pull one more neutral coordinating color into the mix. 

After you created your design your next step is to think about embellishments. On my card I chose to create and punch two leaf images using my Leaf punch. Aren't punches so much fun to craft with? No fussy cutting or die-cutting machines needed! (although I often combine both!)

Here's my card - don't miss my video below:

 

Stamp set: Painted Harvest

Ink: Early Espresso, Pretty Peacock

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Early Espresso: 3" x 4 3/4"
        Whisper White: two pieces 2 1/2" x 2"; 2 1/2" x 1"
        Come to Gather:  2 7/8" x 4 6/8"; 4" x 5 1/4"  
        Pretty Peacock: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 

Other: Leaf punch (144667), SNAIL, Copper Trim ribbon (144179), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Here's my video - watch for some additional tips along the way!

 

Forget the fussy cutting, try these 4 amazing punches

If you dislike fussy cutting, you need to check out this fun bundle! Introducing the Everyday Season stamp set and matching punch pack! 

To Every Season Bundle (En)
$36.00

This set is just what it says: perfect for every season - images and phrases makes this a great bundle to craft with!

This simple cute card uses the bundle along with the new Ornate Frames to feature the phrase - easy peasey!

Ornate Frames Dies
$34.00

 

Here's one card idea to try - with a complete set of instructions below!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets & Dies – To Every Season (150531); Every Season Punch Pack (150670); Ornate Frames Dies (150664)
• CardStock – Crumb Cake Cardstock (120953); Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650); Terracotta Tile Cardstock (150884); Copper Foil Sheet (142020)
• Stamp Pads – Crumb Cake Ink (147116); Cajun Craze Ink (147085)
• Misc. – Cajun Craze Thread (Come to Gather Ribbon combo Pack - 150456); Paper Snips (103579); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Dimensionals (104430); Mini Dimensionals (144108); Snail (104332); Tear & Tape (138995); Silicon Craft Sheet (127853)

 

Measurements:  

• Card Base: Crumb Cake– 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, Scored at 4 1/4”
• Card Front: Terracotta Tile – 3 3/4” x 5”
• Copper Foil Layer: 2 3/4” x 5”
• Crumb Cake Layer:  2 1/2” x 5”
• Sentiment Label: Very Vanilla 1 3/4” x 1 7/8”
• Ornate Frame Mat: Copper Foil 2 1/4” x 2 3/8”
• Inside Layer: Very Vanilla – 3 3/4” x 5”
• Scrap of Crumb Cake for the smallest leaves

 

Instructions:

• Stamp the Leaves with Crumb Cake Ink onto Crumb Cake Layer and the Inside Layer as shown.
• Stamp the smallest leaves onto Crumb Cake Scrap with Cajun Craze Ink.
• Punch out the smallest leaves with the Leaf Punch.
• Stamp the Sentiment with Cajun Craze Ink.
• Die cut the Ornate Frame on Copper Foil.

 

Assemble the card:

• Fold and burnish the Card Base with a bone folder.
• Adhere the stamped Crumb Cake Layer to the Copper Foil Layer with Liquid Glue.
• Adhere the Sentiment Label to the Ornate Copper Frame with Liquid Glue.
• Adhere the Crumb Cake/Copper Foil Layers to the Terracotta Card Front with Liquid Glue.
• Adhere the Smallest Leaves to the Card Front with Mini Dimensionals. 
• Wrap the Cajun Craze Thread around the Card Front twice and tie a bow.
• Adhere the Ornate Sentiment Labels to the Card Front with Dimensionals.
• Adhere the completed Card Front to the Card Base with Dimensionals.
• Adhere the Inside Layer to the inside of the Card Base with Liquid Glue.

See how to get card inspiration from our catalogs

In today's video I am going to show you that our catalogs are also idea books! I got my inspiration using a Come to Gather card I spotted on page 46 of the Holiday Catalog. 

I often get inspiration for my design starting points from our fabulous catalogs, and I hope that you realize they are idea books as well as catalogs. 

So when I spotted this card idea I decided to use it but change up the stamp set used. I love the Colorful Seasons stamp set so that would be what I would use instead. This set has a match pack of dies which makes crafting a breeze:

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

Seasonal Layers Dies
$33.00

 

Although my card photo is a bit dark, I hope you can see all the layers and embellishments clearly enough. I feel that all these elements make it a stand-out design!

Under the card photo is a list of supplies, a set of directions and a video tutorial!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Colorful Seasons (143726),  Painted Harvest (144783)
• Card Stock – Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Pretty Peacock (150880)
• Stamp Pads – Pretty Peacock (150083), Early Espresso (147114)
• Misc. – Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (DSP) (150454); Seasonal Layers dies (143751), Layering Circles dies (141705), Star Designer Elements (150430), SNAIL adhesive (104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), die-cutting machine

 

Measurements:  

• Early Espresso: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”;
• Soft Suede:              2 3/4” square (two pieces)
• Pretty Peacock         2 3/4” square; 2 1/4” x 1” 
• DSP:  2 1/4” x 4”; 3” square

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Early Espresso card base in half and score. 
2. Ink outline leaf stamp using Early Espresso ink and stamp over card base.
3. Ink outline leaf and stamp onto Soft Suede card stock. Die-cut using Seasonal Layers die. Repeat.
4. Stamp and die-cut Pretty Peacock leaf (same method as above).
5. Using Paper Snips, create banner in Come to Gather paper. Adhere to card front using SNAIL.
6. Die-cut Come to Gather circle. Adhere to card front on top of banner using SNAIL.
7. Ink phrase using Early Espresso ink and stamp onto Pretty Peacock layer. Adhere to card front using SNAIL. 
8. Adhere leaves to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
9. Attach three Star Designer Elements to card front.

Here's my video:

 

To thank you for all you do

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 

I have a special Winter Woods card for you today with a heart-felt sentiment that reflects how grateful I am to have you as customers! I have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 15 years and recognize the abundance this experience has brought to me. 

I appreciate that you support my home business and help me live my dream to be a solopreneur.

I know that today is super busy with cooking, laughing with friends and family and relaxing in a cozy Thanksgiving atmosphere. For those of you who are miles away from your family (like I am), why not spend a little time for you and do a bit of crafting?

Here's one fun idea to create - it teaches you a technique that you can use to make beautiful card backgrounds:

 

Winter Woods thank you card

 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: *Winter Woods (147661), Rooted In Nature (146482)
• Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Early Espresso
• Stamp Pads: Pear Pizzazz (147104), Early Espresso (147114), Pumpkin Pie (147086), Cajun Craze (147085), Blackberry Bliss (147092), Mango Melody (147093)
• Misc: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Sponge Daubers (133773), 2 1/4” Circle Punch (143720), Stamping Sponge (141337),*Shimmer Paint Frost White (147046), Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers (147158), Stampin’ Spritzers (126185) NON STAMPIN’ UP: Rubbing Alcohol 
• *These items can be found in the 2018 Holiday Catalog

 

Measurements: 

• Pumpkin Pie Card Stock: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
• Whisper White Card Stock: 4” x 5 1/4” (2 pieces) plus small scrap 1/2” x 5 for banner 
• Early Espresso Card Stock: 4 1/8” x 5 3/8”

 

Instructions: 

1. Score and fold the Pumpkin Pie base at 4 1/4”; attach the Early Espresso panel to the card base.
2. Punch one piece of Whisper White Card Stock with the 2 1/4” Circle Punch slightly to the right and inserted all the way. Lay the punched panel over the remaining Whisper White panel and sponge with Pumpkin Pie ink to create the large sun.
3. Ink the Tree Stand with Mango Melody ink; then remove the ink from the tree trunks with a tissue and color the trunks with the Early Espresso marker.
4. With Sponge Daubers, randomly Cajun Craze and Blackberry Bliss to the tree stand to create “Fall” leaves.
5. “Huff” on the stamp as needed to add moisture and stamp on the Whisper White Panel.
6. Add grass with the Pear Pizzazz ink.
7. Stamp the sentiment on the small piece of Whisper White and snip to create a banner on each end. Add to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
8. Add some rubbing alcohol to a Stampin’ Spritzer and pour in a small amount of the Frost White Shimmer Paint.  Spritz on the front of the card.

Here's how to make your Thanksgiving table stunning

In a couple of weeks friends and family may be arriving at your house to celebrate Thanksgiving together and there is a lot to prepare for this big day. Why not let Stampin' Up! (and me!) help you with your table decorations? 

I have the perfect way to make your Thanksgiving table look stunning this year with a table setting cutlery pouch project. And to make your life easy, I created a video tutorial and set of written instructions below for you to download. 

My suggestion is that you create an assembly line of steps for making this pouch a breeze. You can easily create several in no time at all and your guests will be wow when seated at your table. 

The first step to this project is to choose your designer series paper pattern and then coordinate the main pocket color with the colors in the designer paper. Your table will look stunning if use a variety of pocket colors all the way around. 

I chose the Country Lane designer series paper - the coordinating colors in this pack are:

• Blackberry Bliss
• Cajun Craze
• Crushed Curry
• Whisper White
• Mint Macaron
• Early Espresso
• Old Olive

 And for my pocket phrase I decided to use my Labels to Love stamp set which I stamped and die-cut using my Layering Circles framelits. 

Here's my pocket idea:

 Thanksgiving Table Silverware Pocket

Stamp set: Labels to Love (144967)

Markers: Crushed Curry, Blackberry Bliss

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Country Lane: 2 1/4" x 3"
          Whisper White: 2" square
          Crushed Curry: 2 1/2" x 1 1/5"
          Blackberry Bliss: 7 1/2" x 6"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles framelits (141705), Seasonal Layers thinlits (143751), Tear & Tape adhesive, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Simply Scored (122334), Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Coordinating napkins, flatware/plasticware/silverware

Here's my video tutorial - underneath you will find instructions to download! In my video I share lots of other design ideas so make sure you listen all the way through!

Here are step by step instructions for you to download:

1. Cut Blackberry Bliss cardstock - each piece is: 7.5" x 6"
2. Using your Simply Scored, lay cardstock 7.5" horizontal on the scoreboard and score at 0.5" and at 4"
3. Turn Blackberry Bliss cardstock 90 degrees clockwise and score at 1".
4. Cut along the score line at 1" from both edges until you meet a score line.
5. Trim back the edges of the fold back flaps (diagonally) to reduce some bulk.
6. Use a Layering Circle framelit to cut a semi circle from the side of the pocket that has no flaps.  Hint: Place the framelit half on and half off the cardstock to cut the semi-circle.  In order to fit it through the Big Shot, you may have to fold up the flaps on the other side. 
7. Fold in the flap, burnish with your Bone Folder and add Tear & Tape adhesive on flaps. 
8. Fold over the section with the semi circle to complete the pocket.
9. Decorate as desired.

How to say thanks with beautiful swirls and curls

Don't you love when a box from Stampin' Up! arrives on your doorstep? I sure do and was excited to get a brand new embossing folder to craft with this week. 

Introducing: Swirls and Curls (click on the image below to link over to my online store)

Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$7.50

So, of course I had to create a card idea to share with you, and immediately thought of an easy Thanksgiving card layout using my Colorful Seasons and All Things Thanks stamp sets. 

The Colorful Seasons stamp set is my go to for so many seasonal card ideas. I love the leaves for fall cards so chose this stamp and coordinating thinlit in the Seasonal Layers thinlits pack to make die-cutting a breeze. The All Things Thanks set has the perfect phrase for family gatherings - you can make several cards in one go and have them laid out around your Thanksgiving table this year. All you have to do is personalize each one with a special message inside. 

Here's this week's card and video tutorial - don't miss the supplies and instructions below.

Colorful Seasons Thanksgiving card

 

Stamp sets: Colorful Seasons (143726); All Things Thanks (143097)

Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 5"; 3" x 2"
          Cajun Craze: 1 3/4" x 2 3/4"
          Very Vanilla: three pieces - 2 1/2" square

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals framelits (141706), Swirls and Curls embossing folder (147923), Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive

Here's my video tutorial - thanks for watching!

Do you know the awesome generational stamping technique?

The generational stamping technique is one of the first techniques I learned but after 15 years as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I still use it often! I realized recently that I haven't shared it with you, so today is the day. 

The best part of this technique is that all you need is: a stamp, one ink pad color, and some card stock. That's it! 

The gorgeous Colorful Seasons fall card below was created using the Seasonal Layers thinlits and very popular Tin Tile embossing folder, the perfect way to create a delicate tin-tile look! My original card idea (the one in my head) was not going to use the Tin Tile folder, or any folder. But after I looked at the layers I had cut, I decided the card base would be too plain - almost stark and so I decided to create the embossed layer to add interest and to soften the look.

In the accompanying video, I teach you the generational technique so watch closely and give it a try the next time you stamp. I chose Rich Razzleberry for my card's main color because it is the perfect color for fall cards and for my leaves. After the video taping ended I decided to add one final detail to my card - see a second photo under the video below. Which card do you like best? Add a comment to let us know. 

Funny, but I also just realized that my card is also monochromatic - a second technique. What does monochromatic mean? Using one color only, but often variations of that color, perhaps lighter or darker or both. 

Colorful Seasons friendship card

Stamp sets: Colorful Seasons (143726); Itty Bitty Greetings (146667

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Very Vanilla: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Country Lane (147804): 2 pieces - 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Rich Razzleberry Velvet Ribbon (147016) - 8" strip
          Rich Razzleberry: 2 1/4" square

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Seasonal Layers thinlits (143751), Tear & Tape adhesive (138995), Multipurpose Adhesive sheets (144106), SNAIL adhesive, Tin Tile embossing folder (147906)

Here's my video - thanks for watching! 

 

If you have a special technique that you are not sure how to do, add a comment under this blog post and I will be happy to make a video showing you how! That's what I do and I love it too. 

Here's a second card idea with one more detail added. Can you spot the difference? 

 

Do you know the clear block stamping technique?

I love teaching you fun stamping techniques and today's card features the clear block stamping technique. Have you tried this technique before? If you have, add a comment under the card to tell me: Yes! And if you love this technique too, add a second YES! to your comment. 

This technique is an oldie but a goodie as it adds a subtle and interesting background feature on a card. The key is to use a light ink color - like the subtles collection or lighter tones in the neutrals collection. 

Another thing you need to be aware of, is that you shouldn't worry about precise inking and stamping - this technique is supposed to look imprecise so roll with the look!

The card below uses the Country Home stamp set: a set inspired by a beautiful fall in the countryside. Dried flowers, rustic jugs—just the setting to sit still for a moment and be grateful. I love the phrases and images in this set; there are so many possible uses which makes it a great value for your dollar. 

Notice the simplicity of this card - only one section colored, coordinating designer paper, the subtle Crumb Cake layer, and the perfect embellishment as a final touch - one that adds sophistication without drawing your eyes away from the main image. 

Don't miss a full set of instructions and supplies list under the card. Instruction #4 will show you how to do the clear block stamping technique. My advice is to try this a few times on scrap paper until you are happy with how it looks.

Leave a comment under this post to tell me if you are going to give this card a try. If you don't have the supplies to make it and want to add them to your collection, click here to link over to my online store!

Country Home thank you card

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Country Home (147678)
• Card Stock – Crushed Curry (131199); Crumb Cake (120953); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Crumb Cake (147116)
• Misc. – Country Lane Designer Paper (147804); Clear Block D (118485); Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082); 3/16” Braided Linen Thread (147808); Galvanized Buttons (147891); Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (144585); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Glue Dots (103683)

 

Measurements:  

• Crushed Curry (base): 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
• Crumb Cake: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Whisper White: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
• Whisper White: 4” x 4”
• Designer Paper: 2” x 3 7/8”
• Braided Linen Thread: 4 ½” and 7” 

 

Instructions:

1. Ink the word “thankful” as part of the greeting stamp using the Basic Black marker. Stamp the word in the lower right corner of the designer paper. 
2. Adhere the designer paper to the lower portion of the Whisper White 3 7/8” x 5 1/8” cardstock. Adhere this layer to the Crumb Cake layer.
3. Place a Glue Dot on each end of the 4 ½” piece of Braided Linen Thread. Adhere the thread along the top edge of the designer paper, securing the raw ends to the backside.
4. Ink the Clear Block D using the Crumb Cake ink. Stamp off one layer of ink on scratch paper to reduce the shade. Stamp the block on the 4” x 4” piece of Whisper White cardstock. 
5. Stamp the cattail image using Memento ink in the center of the Crumb Cake block. Trim around the stamped image using your scissors. 
6. Color in the two cattails using the Stampin’ Blends. 
7. Adhere the stamped image to the upper portion of the Whisper White layer using Dimensionals. 
8. Adhere the Galvanized Button using Glue Dots to the right side of the horizontal Braided Linen Trim. Create a single loop bow using the 7” piece of Braided Linen Trim. Adhere it over the button holes using a Glue Dot.

Color me happy with a thank you card

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I love to create and mail thank you cards for everyone who places an online order through me - I am so thankful for your support and your business over the past 20 years!

Today I have a Color Me Happy card idea to share with you that will be mailed to someone special:

I love hearing from you - please post a comment under this blog post!

These products were used to make the card - click here to place an order for Stampin' Up! products at my online store:

Color Me Happy Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$19.00

Bermuda Bay Light Stampin' Blends Marker
$4.50

Bermuda Bay Dark Stampin' Blends Marker
$4.50

Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$7.50

 

 Color Me Happy is a hostess stamp set - you can earn it for FREE with a qualifying order. Here's how to make this cute card: 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets: Color Me Happy (144069)
• Card Stock: Thick Whisper White (140272), Bermuda Bay (131197), Basic Black (121045), Whisper White card stock (100730)
• Stamp Pads: Memento Ink Pad (132708)
• Accessories: Bermuda Bay Light Stampin’ Blends marker (144580), Bermuda Bay Dark Stampin’ Blends marker (144579), White Perfect Accents (138416), Black Permanent Marker, Black Shimmer Ribbon (144129), Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (141493), Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (143263), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:  

• Thick Whisper White (base): 5 ½” X 8 ½”; score and fold in the middle
• Bermuda Bay: 5 ¼” X 4”
• Basic Black: 4 ¼” X 3 1/8”
• Whisper White: 4 1/8” X 3”

Instructions:

1. Emboss the piece of Bermuda Bay card stock using the Petal Burst Embossing Folder and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. Adhere to the front of the card.
2. Stamp the “thank you” sentiment in Memento ink onto the Whisper White piece towards the top.
3. Color in part of the image with the Bermuda Bay light marker and part of the image with the Bermuda Bay Dark image. Adhere this piece to the Basic Black card stock.
4. Wrap the ends of the Black Shimmer Ribbon to the back of the black card stock piece and adhere the ends down on the back with adhesive. Add Dimensionals and then adhere to the Bermuda Bay piece on the front of the card.
5. Tie a separate small piece of ribbon onto the ribbon on the card.
6. Using a black permanent marker, color three of the white accents. Allow to dry for a few seconds and then stick onto the front of the card.

 

 

 

How to add texture to your projects

Do you know how to add texture to your seasonal layers leaves? You add the outline layer!

To show you how to do this I have a card idea, with a list of supplies and measurements, and a video tutorial below. I also mention in my video that there is a paper sale on until October 31, 2107 - click here to see this promotion, or click here to see my blog post for all the promotion details and another beautiful card idea. 

Here's what I used to create my beautiful Thanksgiving card - click here to order these or other Stampin' Up! products. 

Labels To Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00

Everyday Label Punch
$18.00

Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$8.50

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets
$10.00

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies
$33.00

Regals Enamel Shapes
$9.00

 

 Labels to Love Thanksgiving card

I love hearing from you - please post a comment under this blog post!

Stamp set: Labels to Love (144967)

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper and Cutting dimensions:
          Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Crushed Curry: two pieces 2" square
          Cajun Craze: two pieces 2" square
          Garden Green: two pieces 2" square
          Wood Textures paper stack (14177): 1 3/4" x 5 1/2"
          Whisper White: 2 3/4" x 1 3/4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Seasonal Layers (143751), Stampin' Dimensionals, Seaside embossing folder (141481), Multipurpose Adhesive sheets (144106), Enamel Shapes (141681), SNAIL adhesive

If you want to see how I made my card, watch the video below:

Wishing you a happy and warm thanksgiving

Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada and so I created the card below to honor my friends and family back home. This day brings back warm memories of my family traveling out to our cabin in the woods and spending time eating, talking, walking and just enjoying each other. How I miss those wonderful times!

Here's what I used to make my Teeny Tiny Wishes Thanksgiving card. Do you know how I aged each element? Did you see the tiny element that I added as a final touch?

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$27.00

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies
$33.00

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00

 

 Click below to place an order for these supplies at my online store:

USA - http://bit.ly/2i6uQZ9    

Europe: http://bit.ly/2jleaKo

 

I love hearing from you - please post a comment under this blog post!

Cards don't have to be complicated to be attractive. Try my idea and layout the next time you craft!

Are you in the mood for fall?

Then you need to consider the September Paper Pumpkin kit!

Psst: I have heard a rumor that this all inclusive kit has some cool embellishments and is designed to help you think fall.

Here's the best part: as a new Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you will get the September Kit at 50% off! 

Use this code at checkout: HALFOFF0917 to get your discount!

There are two ways to subscribe:

1. Pay as you go - a monthly charge to your credit card
   
   
2. Pre-payment option - choose the 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 month options! 

 

 

Again: Stampin' Up! has an amazing deal for those of you who have considered our fun monthly kits: subscribe from August 11–September 10, and we will deliver September’s (gorgeous!) Paper Pumpkin kit straight to your door, complete with everything you need to make adorable, shareable projects—all for 50% off! Sign up using promo code HALFOFF0917,  by September 10.

So don’t wait! Get September’s kit at an outstanding introductory rate. And shhhh . . . you won’t want to miss out on October and November’s kits, either! Think: supercute and VERY festive!

Go here to learn more and to see a monthly kit video!

Be inspired by a unique card map

Card maps provide fun inspiration for me and that's why I am delighted to be one of the Paper Craft Crew design team. Each week we are issued a card map challenge and have promised to make a card using that map - to share on our blogs and over on the Paper Craft Crew site. 

 Here's this week's card map challenge:

And here's my card - using the Acorny Thank You stamp set and Acorn Builder punch. Click here to order these products at my online store. 

I love hearing from you - please post your comments under this blog post!

Now it's your turn - why not try our card map challenge and enter your card over on the Paper Craft Crew website? We'd love to see what you create too!

How to make a beautiful window card

Today's Sundays with Sizzix video tutorial shows you how to make a beautiful window card with the help of your Big Shot and Layering Circles framelits. Not only do I have two photos of the card, I also have a video tutorial below!

Here are the products I used to make my card - click on any of these product photos to place an order at my online store:

Acorny Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set
$15.00

Acorn Builder Punch
$18.00

Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Here's the card I created - showing the outside (lying flat) and the inside (standing up):

I love hearing from you - please add your comments under this blog post!

 

Acorny Thank You card

Stamp set: Acorny Thank You (139718

Ink: Early Espresso, Real Red, Crumb Cake

Paper and cutting dimensions:

          Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Candy Cane Lane designer series paper (141981): 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 2" x 1" (banner); 2" x 2 1/2" (acorn)
          Early Espresso: scrap for punching or die-cutting the dots

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles framelits (141705), SNAIL adhesive, Acorn Builder punch (139681), Stampin' Dimensional

Here's the video tutorial - enjoy!

 

Surprise someone with a basket of thanks

Thanksgiving is coming soon and I am sure there is someone out there who you could appreciate with a special card. Today I share a Basket of Thanks card - simple to create and fun to color!

Here's what was used to make this beautiful card - click on any of these items to order at my online store:

Basket For You Photopolymer Stamp Set
$10.00

Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00

Endless Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.00

 

Basket of Thanks card 

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Here's what you need to make the card, along with step by step instructions: 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Basket for you- Hostess (141812); Endless Thanks (138796) 
• Cardstock – Crumb Cake (120953); Pumpkin Pie (105117); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Archival Black (140931); Pumpkin Pie (126945); Real Red (126949); Crushed Curry (131173); Garden Green (126973); Tip Top Taupe (138325)
• Misc. – Serene Scenery DSP stack (141642); Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372); Kraft Rope Trim (141996); Blender Pens (102845); Wink of Stella -Gold (141898);  Dimensionals (104430); Fast Fuse (129026) 

Measurements:  

• Crumb Cake Cardstock- card base 4 ¼” x 11” score at 5 ½” 
• Pumpkin Pie Cardstock- 4” x 4”
• Whisper White Cardstock- 3” x 3” and 2 ¾” x 1”
• Serene Scenery DSP- 4 ¼” x 2”  

Instructions:

1. Fold your card base in half and adhere the designer paper strip to the front of the card with adhesive.  
2. Die cut 4 squares from the Stitched Shapes Framelits (I used the second smallest one) in Pumpkin Pie Cardstock.  
3. Adhere the Pumpkin Pie squares to the front of your card with dimensionals, leaving a little space in between each one. 
4. Stamp the basket image and color with stated colors in supply list using your ink pads and a blender pen. Squeeze your ink pads when closed to get a little ink transfer into the top of the ink pad cover and use that to color your image.   
5. When you are done coloring, cut out the image with the largest Stitched Square framelit. Then adhere to the top of the pumpkin pie squares with dimensionals.  
6. Stamp the banner from Endless Thanks and the optional sentiment from the stamp set. I used grateful but this could very easily be a “Thanks” card as well! Hand cut banner with paper snips. 
7. Take a small piece of the Kraft Rope Twine and take the pieces apart and only use a few (3-4) fibers/strandsb for the messy look behind the sentiment. . 
8. Put a little Fast Fuse behind the sentiment banner and stuck my fibers to the back. Add dimensionals to the back and added the banner/sentiment to the card. 
9. Last step and optional….add a little splatter of Gold Wink of Stella to the entire card. Take off the cap of the Stella and put the tip of the brush in the rim of the cap and then pull out the brush with a downward flick motion over your card. Keep doing this until you get the desired look on your card. Set aside and let dry before touching…. ☺