Nutz about Stamping

Do you want to learn how to create a unique background feature on your cards?

Hi fellow crafters and Happy 2023! I am back from visiting friends and family and excited to share products from 2 new catalogs with you! For the next several weeks I will be showing you how to create beautiful cards and other paper crafting projects using my top favorite products from these new catalogs.

 

Today I will show you how to create a fun and unique background idea - one that will create an easy wow factor for your cards. I will be using a new bundle that just arrived - one I have been wanting to purchase when I first spotted it in the new Mini Catalog. 

 

Desert Details was one of my first choices from the Mini Catalog. Having lived in New Mexico for several years I grew to love the stunning desert landscape and unique art forms. This set and matching dies give you a hint of what makes the desert special and beautiful.

Desert Details is part of a whole collection of products, including the Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper pack. Check out the whole collection on pages 42-43 of the new Mini Catalog. (click on the cover of the mini in the sidebar to download a FREE copy!) 

Here's my card idea - such a cool background idea, right? See my video below showing you how to make this card, step by step, and don't miss my bonus tips and ideas throughout the video. 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Desert Details bundle (160532)

Ink: Evening Evergreen

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Evening Evergreen: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
        Basic White: 1/2" x 3 1/4"; 3" x 2 1/4"
        Soft Succulent: (5) 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" 
        Delicate Details: 3 1/2" x 2 3/4"

Misc: Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper (160521); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Something Fancy Dies (160424); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gold Faceted Adhesive-backed Sequins; Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video - enjoy! 

Here's how to impress everyone with this cool and unique fun fold

Today I have a very unique fun fold idea to share with you, one that will be fun to send to close friends  and family members. I will be using my Irresistible Blooms bundle and matching Hello, Irresistible paper:

The Irresistible Blooms set features gorgeous floral designs and sentiments in an elegant font, and is  perfect for all-occasion projects to say hello or thank you and to make smiles bloom. Combine the images as you wish on your project—pair the flower image with a greeting on a card front, add the stamped leaf image for a fuller and more detailed image, or use the leaf image repeatedly as to frame one of the greetings. The set is also great for coloring opportunities like the emboss resist technique. 

From elegant botanical and floral designs to beautiful color washes, the Hello, Irresistible designer series paper was hand drawn digitally to give it a natural, artistic flair that will complement any project. Cut out some of the designs and use them on card fronts or use the paper as background for all-occasion projects.

Here's the fun fold (called Curtain Call) I am going to show you how to create:

 

Another view: 

Here's what you need to make this card - and don't miss my video tutorial below, showing you how!

Supplies

Stamp set: Irresistible Blooms (bundle and save #161150)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 10 3/4" x 5 1/2" 
        Hello, Irresistible: 
                (2) 6/8" x 5 3/8"
                (2) 1 3/8" x 5 3/8"
                (2) 7/8" x 5 3/8"
                (1) 2 7/8" x 5 3/8" 
        So Saffron: 3" x 2" 

Misc: Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper (161139); All That Dies (159058); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Loose Frosted Dots (161153); Fine Tip Glue; Simply Scored (122234); Bone Folder

Here's my video - I hope you will try this new fun fold idea!

A handful of greetings that will help you create amazing cards

Hi all! I am feeling under the weather this weekend so decided to stay tucked in bed to rest up and recover. But I can't let you down so have a masculine fun fold card idea to share: 

 

The open road awaits, and that's the feeling we wanted to capture with the Legendary Ride set. It includes two different bikes, some accent pieces, and a handful of greetings that will help you create amazing cards. Build scenes of a garage or a road for the bike enthusiast in your life. The sentiments include phrases for birthdays, Father's Day, and more.

The set of dies includes pieces that cut out individual parts of the motorcycle as well as the full bike. It's easy and fun to layer the pieces. No need to go to the garage to work on your bike—just go to your craft space and let your creativity go full throttle! (hehe)

Here's my fun fold card idea, along with instructions on how to make it. 

Tip: click on the bundle photo above to order it at my online store! 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Legendary Ride (Bundle: Stamps + Dies: 160763)
• Card Stock – Basic Gray (121044); Smoky Slate (131202); Basic Black (121045); Silver Foil Specialty (156457)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708); Versamark (102283)
• Misc. – Metal Plate 3-D Embossing Folder (160766); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Metallics Embossing Powders (155555); Heat Tool (129053); Black Dimensionals (150893); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss (149653); Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements: 

• Basic Gray card stock: 5.5” x 8.5”, scored at 2-⅛” and 4-¼” along the long side.
• Basic Gray 2” x 4” for Motorcycle base
• Basic Black: 5-½” x 4-¼” plus   4” x 4”
• Smoky Slate: 5-¼” x 1” plus   5-¼” x 2-½”   and  small scrap
• Silver Foil sheets: Gunmetal- 5-¼” x 3”, Bright Chrome - 2” x 4”…both with adhesive sheets on the back side.

Instructions:

1. Stamp “You Are Legendary” on the right end of 1” Smoky Slate strip in black.
2. Emboss the gunmetal silver foil sheet with Metal Plate embossing folder using the Cut & Emboss Machine. Adhere embossed background to the top of the large black background and the stamped Smoky Slate strip to the bottom, leaving a gap between the two and around the edges.
3. Stamp smaller motorcycle image in Versamark on one end of smaller black card stock, then heat emboss with silver embossing powder and heat tool.
4. Die cut: Small motorcycle, 2 tires, and large motor piece from the smaller black card stock.
5. Die cut: Large motorcycle background from 2”x4” piece of Basic Gray
6. Die cut: Details for large motorcycle and two hub caps from Chrome Foil sheet.
7. Die cut: Motorcycle seat from small Smoky Slate scrap.
8. Assemble large motorcycle as follows: Use liquid glue to adhere the black “motor” to the center of the Basic Gray bike, then the Smoky Slate seat over the black at the back. Peel off the adhesive backing of the hubcaps and adhere to the center of the wheels, then use liquid glue to adhere the tires over the hubcaps. Finally, peel off the backing of the bike details and press over all other layers.
9. Fold the Basic Gray card stock along all fold lines. Adhere the bottom half of the black background to the folded outside edge (half) of the card front. Do NOT adhere the top half of the black layers to the front of the card.
10. Attach the large motorcycle to the front background using black dimensionals.
11. On the inside of the card, stamp the “Authentic You” sentiment in the lower left corner in black. Attach the small embossed motorcycle to the right front corner with black dimensionals. Adhere the 5-¼” x 2-½” Smoky Slate card stock toward the top inside of the card.

 

Front of card will fold down and “stand” like an easel by leaning against the top of the small motorcycle on the inside of the card.

Here's the perfect fun fold to brighten someone's day

Today I want to show you another fun fold idea - this card features a unique design twist on the popular easel card. I will be using my Desert Details bundle and Delicate Desert designer series paper. Shall we get started?

Add the warmth of the desert sun to you cards using the desert flowers, pottery patterns, and cheerful sentiments in the stamp set. It has four fun sentiments perfect for brightening anyone’s day; no occasion needed. Add even more beauty with a desert flower or two. The long images are great as borders or frames, or you can stamp multiples to create a longer image or background. 

 

Although the background layer could be plain and then decorated, I decided to go for something different and use my Delicate Desert paper: 

 

The soft patterns have a Southwestern feel with warm greens, yellows, reds, and oranges in boho-style designs. One sheet even has an abstract desert sunset. Stamp on the paper, use them as backgrounds, or cut them into smaller pieces for accents. 

Here's my card - top view and side view! Don't miss my video tutorial underneath the supplies list - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

Stamp sets:  Desert Details (bundle 160532)

Ink: Petal Pink; Calypso Coral

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Delicate Desert: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

        Basic White: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″; 2 3/4" square; 2 3/4" x 2"

        Calypso Coral: 3″ x 4 1/2″ scored at 2″ and 4″; scrap piece at least 4" long and 1" wide
        Petal Pink: (2) scrap pieces at least 4" long and 1" wide

      

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stampin' Dimensionals; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Simply Scored; Brushed Metallic Dots (156506); Something Fancy Dies (160424) 

 

Here's my video: enjoy! 

This fun fold is easy for anyone to create using this 1 tool

Today I have another fun fold card idea to share, one that creates a fun door to open. I will be using my Daisy Delight stamp set and elegant Dainty Flowers paper which is retiring this coming week (sob). Shall we get started?

 

The main feature on my fun fold comes from the Dainty Delight stamp set.

 

Sure, these flowers are dainty, but they’ll send a powerful message of hope, thanks, celebration, and more on all your paper crafting projects. The line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique. Stamp a single stem for a clean, minimalist look, or mix and match the images for a lovely field of dainty delights. As you can see, the set is bundled with coordinating dies but I won't be using them on today's fun fold.

To coordinate the colors on today's fun fold, I used the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers paper.

On one side of each sheet you can choose from a variety of elegant floral designs in different sizes and shapes. Or use the opposite side of each pattern for more pastel background layering pieces. This is a stunning set of papers that you won't want to miss out on! But as I said, this pack is only available until 28 February. Click here to hop over to my online store and with pack free with a $50 or €60 product order.

Here's my card - and don't miss my video tutorial below!

 

I added a little detail to the inside of my card using the coordinating dies: 

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

Supplies

Stamp set: Dainty Delight (bundle: 160675)

Ink: Fresh Freesia; Memento Tuxedo Black 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 2 1/4" x 4" ; 2 1/4" x 1" 
        Dainty Flowers: 2 1/2" x 4" 
        Fresh Freesia: 8 1/2" z 5 1/2" 

Misc: Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin' Seal; Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 (149014); Blender Pens (102845), Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (1658987); Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper (160834)

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

 

Try this clever fun fold with its 2 additional elements

Yes, I have another fun fold card idea to share today - this one has 2 additional elements to it which makes it fun (and easy) to create. I decided to use my Decorative Borders stamp set for the main element. Did you even see this stamp set in the catalog? I overlooked it at first so maybe you did too:

Arthur Wesley Dow said, "Great art should come from the harmony of two lines." You’ll certainly find harmony in the lines of the Decorative Borders set. It includes flowers, leaves, and lines that you can use as borders, corners, and more. Stamp them in black to make a bold statement, then add colour with your favourite colouring technique - which is what I will be doing today.  You’ll love the look of these delicate line-art flowers on your cards and other creations.

As I am in a 'Spring' mood right now I right away gravitated towards my Dandy Designs paper pack - remember this pack will retire forever on 28 February! Learn more about how to earn this paper pack for free here. 

 

Need patterned paper that can be used for any season or occasion? The Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper is the one for you. It includes versatile patterns such as plaids, polka dots, and stripes. Make this paper the background for a card or scrapbook page. Or cut it into strips or accent pieces. However you use this paper, it will make any creation look 'dandy' (ha). 

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

Stamp set: Decorative Borders (160153); Framed Florets (161815)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions: 

• Balmy Blue: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″; 1 1/8" x 2 7/8"  score at 2-3/4″ and 6-3/4″
• Dandy Designs: 5-1/4″ x 2-1/2″; 5 1/4" x 1" 
• Basic White (in pocket): 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″; 2 3/4" x 1"; 5 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Misc: Dandy Designs designer series paper (160836); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends; Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends; Simply Scored; Tear & Tape Adhesive; Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (158987)

Here's my fun fold card - and don't miss my video below! 

Be sure to watch all the way through my video to catch my bonus tips and design ideas. 

2 score lines and an interesting twist inside, how easy is that

Today I have another fun fold card idea to share, one with a clever twist inside. I will be using my Delicate Desert paper

 

 

and my Desert Details bundle. 

 

Infuse your crafting with desert serenity with the Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper. The soft patterns have a Southwestern feel with warm greens, yellows, reds, and oranges in boho-style designs. One sheet even has an abstract desert sunset. Stamp on the paper, use the patterns as backgrounds, or cut them into smaller pieces for accents. This paper will warm your crafting hehe!

Product colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Pale Papaya, Petal Pink, Soft Succulent

The Desert Details stamp set contains four messages to cheer everyone up, on any occasion or just because. Let the warm desert sun shine through your creations with these desert flowers, special patterns and uplifting messages!  With a desert flower or two your creation will be even more beautiful! The long motifs will certainly come in handy too! They work great as borders or frames, or stamp them several times to create a background, for example.

My one big tip for today's card layout is to be careful choosing your paper pattern so that the layout matches the design. I explain more in my video below. 

Here's my card and see below to a complete listing of supplies, measurements and ordering numbers, along with a video tutorial showing you how to make this lovely card. 

 

Supplies

Stamp Set: Desert Details (bundle, 160532)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Calypso Coral: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" 
        Delicate Desert: 5 1/4″ x 12″, scored at 4″ and 8″
        Basic White: 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"; 1 1/4" square' 1" x 3 3/4"; 4 6/8" x 3 3/8" 
        Petal Pink: (2) 5 1/4" x 1" ; 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" 

Misc: Simply Scored, Paper Trimmer, Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper (1760521); Bone Folder; Gold Faceted Adhesive-backed Sequins (160536); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video: enjoy! 

 

 

 

 

Learn how to make this beautiful mini fun fold card

Today I want to show you how 4 simple score lines can create a beautiful MINI fun fold card. I will be using my Dainty Delight bundle and Dainty Flowers designer series paper. This mini fun fold is perfect to tuck into a gift basket, bag or the lunch box of someone special. 

The main feature on today's fun fold idea is the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers paper:

This paper is only available (as supplies last) through the end of this month and they will retire forever. It was my first Sale-a-bration choice and will help add such a lovely touch to my card. 

The Dainty Delight bundle is the perfect compliment for the paper pack: 

Little flowers send a big message when you use this Dainty Delight stamp set. Sure, they're dainty, but they’ll send a powerful message of hope, thanks, celebration, and more on all your paper crafting projects. The line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique. Stamp a single stem for a clean, minimalist look, or mix and match the images for a lovely field of dainty delights—no matter how you style them, you can’t go wrong with these delicate beauties!

 

Here's the card 'closed' and open. Underneath you will find a video tutorial with bonus tips and design ideas. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Dainty Delight (Bundle #160675)

Paper and cutting dimension:
    Fresh Freesia: 11" x 4 1/4" 
    Dainty Flowers: 1 1/4" x 4"; 2 1/4" x 4" ; 2 3/4" x 4"
    Soft Suede: (3) 1" squares
    Crushed Curry: (5) 1 1/4" squares
    Basic White: 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Misc: Simply Scored; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Rectangle Stitched Dies (148551); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper (160834 - FREE with a $50 order)

Here's my video - enjoy!

 

These 3 different coloring tools will make your cards beautiful

This week I want to show you three different ways to add color to your cards, using my top 3 coloring tools! Each of these tools will add a different look to my card and the result is fabulous. 

I decided to use my Dainty Delight bundle for the floral image on my card: 

 

And to color the larger stamped image I will be using my top three coloring tools: 

1. Stampin' Blends:
   Stampin' Blends are alcohol markers and when you use them to color stamped images, they give you beautiful, rich, saturated smooth colors. The ink from Stampin' Blends will bleed through you paper so be sure to have grid or scrap paper underneath your card stock to protect your work surface.
   
   
   
   
2. Stampin' Write Markers - Blushing Bride
   Stampin’ Write dual-tipped markers have a broad tip for coloring and achieving unique color effects and a fine tip for writing. I use these for a lighter look on my projects. You can color your images before stamping on card stock or use them to color images stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, my permanent ink of choice.
   
   
   
   
3. Blending Brushes - you need to see the smaller brushes now available in the Mini Catalog (Yippee!) 

The small tip helps you apply ink with precision. The velvety soft bristles blend ink perfectly. Of course I had to get a pack of the smaller brushes to go with the larger set I already own. 

And as I am going to use a design from the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper pack, I let the colors in this pack be the feature on my stamped image. 

Did you know you can earn this paper pack with a $50 (€60) product order? Yes, you can, but only until 28 February 2023. This paper is so popular it may not last until the end of Feb so don't wait and be disappointed! 

Although my card may look complicated, it is not - it just takes a bit of time to color the image. Here's my card, and don't miss my video below showing you how to make this card, step-by-step, along with bonus tips and design ideas! 

Supplies

Stamp Set: Dainty Delight (bundle: 160675)

Ink: Daffodil Delight; Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 5 1/2" x 2 3/4" 
        Dainty Flowers: (2) 1 1/2"
        Daffodil Delight: 1 1/4" x 2"  
        Fresh Freesia: scrap

Misc: Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends (154883); Old Olive Stampin' Blends (154892); Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends (155518); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Small Blending Brushes (160518); Enamel Dot Essentials (160751)

Here's my video - enjoy! 

12 sheets of elegant floral designs that will make your cards shine

If you are like me, 2023 has kicked off with a bang and I already have so many things going on. Paper crafting is still an important part of my week because I know how important it is for my wellbeing so I make time to craft and unwind from all that busy-ness. Today I am going to show you how to make a beautiful card idea that features the elegant Dainty Flowers paper - these patterns and colors make make your cards sing - and today's layout will only take minutes to make.

What a clever idea to offer a pack of coordinating designer paper and to make it a FREE offer with a qualifying order! 

 

Enhance your paper collection with the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers 12" x 12" designer series paper. Choose from a variety of elegant floral designs in different sizes and shapes. Or use the opposite side for more pastel background layering pieces. This is a stunning set of papers that you won't want to miss out on!

* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Starry Sky

 

As I wrote above, this paper pack coordinates perfectly with the new Dainty Delight bundle - bonus!

 

 

Expand the horizons of your delicate designs with the coordinating stamp set and dies in this bundle -  use these products to create beautiful, cohesive layered paper craft projects.

Here's a simple but elegant card idea - change the phrase to suit the occasion you need. be sure to watch my video below for my bonus tips and design ideas!

 

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Dainty Delight (bundle #160675)

Ink: Starry Sky

Paper and cutting dimensions:
         Basic White: 11" x 4 1/4"; 2 1/8" x 1" 
         Old Olive: 1 1/2" x 4 1/4" 
         Dainty Flowers: 5 1/2" x 4 1/2"; 2 1/4" x 3"

Misc: Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon (160581); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Something Fancy Dies (160424), Mini Glue Dots; Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper (160834); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Enamel Dot Essentials (160751)

 

Here's my video - enjoy!

 

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

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

 

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

Stamps: Kindness Gnomes Bundle (1596260)

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

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

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

 

Instructions:

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

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

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

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

5. Cut 4 DSP to 3 1/8 X 5 ¼”

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

7. Adhere to front flaps using your adhesive.

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

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

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

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

12. Using your Stampin’ Blends color as desired.

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

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

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

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

Here's what this card looks like inside: 

 

Why not celebrate one of the prettiest winter themes – snow!

It’s the winter holiday season! But, at a time of the year when most people are involved in gift-giving, the one type of card I don’t seem to see enough of isa thank you card. So this year, besides taking lots of time to make holiday cards and gifts for friends and family, why not plan to take the time to make thank you cards so you'll be prepared to send them out to all of those who have done something nice during the holidays.

Something I try to do when making thank you cards for the winter holidays is to use more of a winter theme than a holiday theme. Winter is all around, so why not celebrate one of the prettiest winter themes – snow!

Stampin’ Up! has made it easy for us to create cards with a snow theme this year with their Joyful Flurry Bundle, including the Joyful Flurry Stamp Set and the Frosted Flurry Dies. Add in the Snowflake folder in the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder set, and you can almost feel the snowflakes in today’s card.

 

Have you ever inked up the inside of an embossing folder before running it with cardstock through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine? It is so much fun, and clean-up is a lot easier than you might think. For the center strip in this card, tap your Starry Night Ink Pad all over one side of the inside of the embossing folder. That one side is the side that has the Stampin’ Up! logo on the outside. When you ink up that side, you’ll see that the indentations in the design don’t pick up most of the ink that you’ve tapped onto the surface.

The next step is to get your paper into the embossing folder without smearing any ink. The easiest way to do that is to place it against the side that’s not inked up and then press the inked side up to close the folder. No adjusting after that! Run the folder with cardstock through the machine. Then carefully open the folder and peel the cardstock away from the inked side.

To clean the folder, just run in under a faucet until there’s no more ink (it doesn’t take more than a few seconds), dry it and you’d never know you’d inked it up. A word of caution: Red colored inks may not be as forgiving as other colors. But even though they may leave a slight stain, there won’t be any ink left to get onto anything else that you use the folder for.

Here’s the sketch for this card. While the inked center strip is shown as 2-3/4” x 5-1/2”, the piece of Basic White Cardstock that I embossed was 3-1/4” x 6”. After it was all inked up, trim it down to the final size.

Supplies:

• Joyful Flurry Bundle (Joyful Flurry Stamp Set and Frosted Flurry Dies)
• Go To Greetings Stamp Set (Thank You stamp)
• Starry Night Cardstock, 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”
• Starry Night Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Basic White Cardstock, 3” x 5-1/2”, 3-1/4” x 6”, 4” x 5-1/4”, large scrap for Stamping and Die-cutting
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Directions

1. Fold card base to create a 4-1/4” wide x 5-1/2” high card base.
2. Using the Starry Night ink, ink up the inside of the Snowflake Wintry Embossing Folder. The side to be inked has the Stampin’ Up! logo on the outside.
3. Insert the 3-1/4” x 6” piece of White Cardstock into the folder and run it through the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
4. Trim the embossed paper to 2-3/4” wide x 5-1/2” high.
5. Using Multipurpose Glue, adhere the embossed layer to the 3” x 5-1/2” piece of White Cardstock. Then adhere this grouping to the card base, centering right to left.
6. Using Starry Night Ink, stamp “Thank You” onto the large scrap. Die-cut the sentiment with the larger frame from the Frosted Flurry Dies set.
7. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the sentiment to the front of the card as shown.
8. Apply Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the center of the three largest embossed snowflakes.
9. Using Starry Night Ink, stamp a vertical line of small snowflakes from the Joyful Flurry Stamp Set along the right side of the 4” x 5-1/4” piece of White Cardstock.
10. Using Multipurpose Glue, adhere the stamped White Cardstock to the inside of the card as shown below.

 

This is the perfect bundle to send friendly and welcoming messages

Introducing the Warm Welcome Bundle, which includes the Warm Welcome Stamp Set and the Warm Welcome Dies.

Send friendly and welcoming messages with this stamp and die bundle. Create layered looks using the dies, add details with the coordinating stamps, then color those cute line-art images with the colors of your choice! Celebrate special occasions or simply send a warm heartfelt note to a special someone.

WARM WELCOME PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET

Make people feel welcome and appreciated with the Warm Welcome Stamp Set. Perfect for all occasions, send welcoming messages using the adorable images and various greetings of the set, or use it to announce a big event, such as "Baby is on her way!" Use the door as the focal point of your projects, pair with other designs and greetings of the set to fit either inside or outside the doorway, and color your card with the color shades of your choice using your favorite coloring technique—you’ll love the creative possibilities this set offers! Let friends and family know that your door is always open, and say "Hello," "Welcome," "Yay!" and much more, with the cutest style! Inspired by Million Sales Achiever Jenni Pauli.

* 20 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d, e

WARM WELCOME DIES (19 dies)

Add friendly and welcoming vibes to your handmade cards with the Warm Welcome Dies. The detailed dies of the set cut out a door, numbers, fun designs like a cat, a collection of family shoes, a bunch of flowers, and more, as well as useful little frames and shapes you’ll sure love to use as accents on your projects! Build your card front into a cute door to add versatility and depth, pair with the greetings of your choice, and you’re set to send welcoming messages to everyone!

Our coordinated craft bundles save you time and money! Buy the bundle and save 10% off the price of buying the stamp and tool separately. Plus, bundles will help you quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease.

Here's one fun idea to try!

Supplies: 

Stamp Set – Warm Welcome (160698) (Warm Welcome Bundle Bundle (160704)); Trees For Sale (159785);
Let’s Set Sail (157906); Penguin Place (156410)

Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Basic Black (121045); Soft Suede (115318); Crumb Cake (120953);
Pale Papaya (155668)

Ink – Soft Suede (147115); Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Mossy Meadow (147111); Shaded
Spruce; (147088); Balmy Blue (147106)

Misc. – Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Bone Folder (102300); Warm Welcome Dies (160703);
Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Paper Snips (103579), Paper Trimmer (152392); Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots (159082); Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper (DSP) (159633); Baker’s Twine Essentials (155475); Timber 3D Embossing Folder (156046); Assorted Blends; Blending Brushes (153611) 

Cutting dimensions: 

    Rustic Harvest DSP: 3 1⁄4” x 5 1/8” (wallpaper); scrap for door mat
    Pale Papaya Card Stock: 8 1⁄2” x 5 1⁄2”
    Basic Black Card Stock: 4” x 5 1⁄4”
    Basic White Card Stock: 3/8” x 5 1⁄4”; 2” x 3 1⁄4”; scraps for sentiment & cat
    Crumb Cake Card Stock: 1⁄2” x 5 1⁄4”
    Soft Suede Card Stock: 3 1⁄2” x 4 1⁄2”
    Black Bakers Twine: 8”

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Pale Papaya card base in half and score with bone folder.
2. Emboss the strip of Crumb Cake card stock with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder.
3. Adhere the Rustic Harvest DSP to the top area of the Basic Black card stock. Adhere the Crumb Cake strip to
   the bottom and the Basic White strip at the overlap – to resemble floor baseboard molding. Adhere this to the card front.
4. Stamp the door on the Soft Suede card stock with Soft Suede ink. Die cut shape using the corresponding shape from the Warm Welcome dies. Cut out the door opening with the corresponding die. Die cut a Basic White piece with the same door opening die.
5. Create an outdoor scene on the Basic White door opening. I used a blending brush and Balmy Blue ink for the sky, Black Memento ink and the birds from the Let’s Set Sail stamp set, the hill shape from Penguin Place in Shaded Spruce ink and a Trees For Sale tree in Mossy Meadow and Shaded Spruce inks. I filled in the grassy area with Shaded Spruce and Old Olive Blends. Stamp a cat in Memento Black and die cut with the cat shape die. Color with Smoky Slate and Petal Pink Blends.
6. Adhere the door to the card front and inset the door opening into the open space. Adhere the cat in the door opening. Stamp Welcome on the scrap of DSP, trim to the size of a door mat and adhere at bottom of door.
7. Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White, die cut with corresponding stitched rectangle shape and adhere with dimensionals.
8. Make a bow from the baker’s twine and adhere to card front. Add rustic metallic dot to the door for a doorknob.

So many options to mix and match you’ll be set all year long, no matter the celebration!

Add a soft touch of elegance to your Christmas and all-occasion crafts with the Fitting Florets Collection! From colour schemes to sentiments and embellishments to dies, these unique products blend and work together so that your homemade cards and crafts fit whatever occasion you might need. Send birthday wishes, express your gratitude, or spread Christmas cheer—with so many options to mix and match you’ll be set all year long, no matter the celebration!

I love Collections - you get everything you need for hours of crafting fun! 

 

Product colours: Balmy Blue, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Night of Navy, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent

 

Here's just one pretty card idea:

And here's how to make it.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Framed Florets* (161815)
• Cardstock – Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Gold Foil Sheets (132622)
• Stamp Pads –Tuxedo Black Memento (132708), Granny Apple Green (147095),
• Misc. – Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Framed Florets Dies* (160623), Gingham Embossing Folder (157627), Paper Trimmer (152392), Take Your Pick Tool (144107), Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (161814), White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154883), Granny Apple Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154885), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

*Get the Framed Florets Bundle (162407), stamp set and dies, for 10% off

Measurements: 

• Basic White (Base): 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
• Basic White (oval die cut): 4 ½” x 3 ½”
• Basic White (floral die cut): 4” x 2 ½”
• Daffodil Delight (mat layer): 5 ¼” x 4”
• Gold Foil (leaf die cut): 3 ½” x 1 ½”
• Ribbon: 7”

Instructions:

1. Fold the Basic White cardstock in half to form the card base.
2. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, emboss the Daffodil Delight cardstock with the Gingham Embossing folder.
3. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, die cut an oval from the Basic White cardstock. (Use the smaller oval die from the set). Note:  You will get two pieces when you die cut: the frame and the oval.  
4. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, die cut the leaf image from the Gold Foil sheet.
5. On the 4” x 2 ½” piece of Basic White cardstock, stamp the floral spray with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
6. Use the Blends markers to colour in the image.
7. On the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, die cut out the coloured floral image with the matching die.
8. Stamp the greeting with Granny Apple Green ink on the Basic White cardstock.
9. Attach the Daffodil Delight cardstock to the front of the card.
10. Attach the oval frame and the stamped oval to the front of the card.
11. Attach gold leaf image to the left side of the oval using glue dots (you just need to attach the bottom of the stem).
12. Attach the stamped and die cut floral image to the bottom of the oval using Dimensionals.
13. Tie the White Seam Binding in a bow and attach it to the right-hand side of oval using Mini Glue Dots.
14. Add three of the Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls to the front of the card.

See how to create a stack of beautiful holiday cards this year

Don’t fret about your Christmas cards this year. With a single stamp set and a pack of designer paper, you can create a stack of beautiful cards that have a simple design but still deliver that holiday wow factor. Here are three designs to get you started.

 

Supplies for all cards:

Stamp set: Leaves of Holly (159601)

Ink: Soft Succulent (155778); Mossy Meadow (147111); Shaded Spruce (147088); Real Red (147084)

Paper: Basic White; Shaded Spruce (146981); Real Red (102482); Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper (159600)

Misc: Stampin’ Seal (152813); Paper Snips (103579); Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (158987); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 

Card Sample One

 

Paper:

Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; 2 ¼” square
Real Red: 2 3/8” square
Mossy Meadow: 2 ½: square
Boughs of Holly: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”; ½” x 5 ½”

1. Fold Basic White card stock in half to create card base.

2. Ink ‘Season’s Greetings’ using Mossy Meadow and stamp in center of Basic White square.

3. Ink ‘from our home to yours’ using Soft Succulent ink and stamp above ‘Season’s Greetings’.

4. Ink ‘to friends near and far’ using Soft Succulent ink and stamp below ‘Season’s Greetings’.

5. Using Stampin’ Seal, adhere Basic White square to Real Red square and then to Mossy Meadow Square

6. Adhere Boughs of Holly layer to Basic White card base.

7. Adhere Boughs of Holly strip across front of card base.

8. Adhere phrase squares to card front.

9. Add 2 small and 2 large Pearl Jewels to complete card.

 

Card Sample Two 

 

Paper

Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”
Boughs of Holly: 2” x 5 ½”
Shaded Spruce: ½” x 5 ½”

 

1. Fold Basic White card stock in half to create card base.

2. Ink ‘peace’ using Shaded Spruce ink and stamp on an angle 4 times down right side of card base.

3. Ink ‘joy’ using Real Red ink and stamp on an angle 3 times down right side of card base.

4. Adhere Shaded Spruce strip to back of Boughs of Holly designer paper layer.

5. Adhere Boughs of Holly layer to card base.

6. Add 3 large Pearl Jewels to complete card.

 

Card Sample Three 

 

Paper

Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; ¾” x 4”

Shaded Spruce: 1” x 4”

Boughs of Holly: 4” x 5 ¼”; second scrap piece

 

1. Fold Basic White card stock in half to create card base.

2. Adhere Boughs of Holly paper to card base.

3. Ink phrase and stamp onto Basic White strip.

4. Adhere phrase strip to Shaded Spruce strip. Adhere to card base.

5. Using paper snips, ‘fussy cut’ one flower from scrap Boughs of Holly paper.

6. Using Stampin’ Dimensional, attach flower to card base on top of phrase strip.

7. Add 3 Pearl Jewels to complete card. 

 

This fun fold is perfect for that last minute Christmas card

Hi fellow crafters! Today I have a super easy Cottage Wreaths fun fold card idea. This fun fold takes only a few minutes to create and would be perfect for that last minute Christmas card that you suddenly realized you need (not that I have EVER done that, lol). 

 

The Cottage Wreaths stamp set is perfect for creating elegant but simple holiday wreaths. You can make wreaths for tags or put them on cards to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The wreaths look lovely paired with the festive greetings in this set, or you can use them alone to make them suit any occasion. Although this set has lots to offer I will be only be using one of the phrases this week.

 

 

 

The key to this simple layout idea is to get a pack of Boughs of Holly paper.

 

These beautiful papers embrace the classic emerald green and rich reds we love to see at Christmastime with poinsettia, holly, and evergreen motifs. I am going to show you how to use leftover pieces of the same patterns to make many easy holiday card this year.

Here's my simple fun fold idea - don't miss my video tutorial below! 

 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Cottage Wreaths (159652)

Ink: Real Red

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Real Red: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″; 1 1/2" square
        Mossy Meadow: 2" square
        Boughs of Holly: (4) 1 7/8" x 2 1/2" 

Misc: Boughs of Holly Designer Series paper (159600); Ruler, Pencil, Mini Glue Dots; Layering Circles dies (151770); Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (158987)

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