Nutz about Stamping

How to offer the power of hope for your best friend

Sometimes you just want to let a friend know that you care, and to give her hope for some struggles (health or otherwise) she is going through. The Power of Hope bundle has lovely sentiments and images that can help you do just that. In today's video I introduce the Power of Hope bundle and show you one card idea that has a somewhat unique layout. 

Power Of Hope Bundle
$0.00

 

 

 

 

First, let's have a look at this bundle. Power of Hope is offered through Stampin' Up!s Sale-a-Bration, a promotion that is on until 31st March. You can earn the Power of Hope bundle with a $100 product order. So gather your friends, stock up on card stock and other needed supplies; earn the bundle for free and share it around. 

I especially love the Stone 3D embossing folder which is part of this bundle. I see so many uses for it - it is versatile enough to coordinate with other sets and would also be fun to use when memory keeping. 

This week's layout is a bit different too. I layered the image and phrase and then layered them again with each other. This creates a unique visual look. As I said in my video, instead of using Watercolor Pencils you can also color using your Stampin' Blends and Blender Pens and ink pads. It depends on how bright you want the colors to be. 

Here's my card and video:

Power of Hope Friendship card

Stamp set: Power of Hope (bundle 152318)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/2" square; 2 1/2" square
        Basic Black: 2 3/4" square
        Real Red: 1 7/8" square
        Sahara Sand: 5 1/4" x 4" 

Other: Watercolor Pencils #141709; Blender Pens #102845; Red Basic Rhinestones #146924; Stitched Shapes dies #145372; die-cutting machine; SNAIL

We are wildly happy about your new little one

In today's card and video tutorial, I am going to show you how to make a super sweet baby card idea. It's that time of year to start thinking about all those new little ones that are going to be coming into the world in the next few months so let's make a card to celebrate their birth. I am going to use the Wildly Happy stamp set and I will combine it with the new Stone 3D embossing folder!

Wildly Happy Cling Stamp Set
$21.00

 

 

 

 

I think the Wildly Happy stamp set is one of the best ever for baby cards. The images are so sweet and the line art images mean that you can colors them with your favorite coloring tools. 

What makes this card really special is that I paired the stamp set with the Stone 3D embossing folder, that is bundled with the Power of Hope stamp set - a FREE Sale-a-Bration choice with a qualifying order:

Power Of Hope Bundle
$0.00

 

 

 

 

I was inspired for my card by an idea that another demonstrator created. Her card looks completely different from mine below but when I saw her use the Stone embossing folder on her Wildly Happy card, I got today's idea - don't you love how seeing what someone else has created can spark a new idea for you? 

I decided to keep my card very monochromatic using Smoky Slate as my base color - it made me think of the color of an elephant and how the elephant's skin looks similar to the Stone 3D folder. 

Here's how to make my card, along with a video tutorial. Don't miss the extra tips on my video!

Wildly Happy baby card

 

Stamp sets: Wildly Happy (149408); Power of Hope (bundle: 152318)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

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

Other: Peaceful Poppies Sequins; Stone 3D embossing folder (from Power of Hope bundle); Whisper White Crinkle Ribbon (151326); Stitched Shapes dies (145372); Rectangle Stitched dies (148552); Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo pack (145058); Fine Tip Glue Pen; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; SNAIL

Here's my video, please enjoy!

How to use the Peaceful Poppies Elements

In today's video I am going to show you how to create a birthday card using some of the products in the Peaceful Poppies suite. I have already shown you many of the elements but for today's card I want to introduce the Peaceful Poppies Elements:

Peaceful Poppies Elements
$6.50

 

 

 

 

These elements are really fun to craft with. Add quick and easy artistic touches to your projects with Peaceful Poppies Elements and you’ll love how easy it is to step up your handmade cards and paper crafts with these die-cut printed accents.

8 sheets total
* 2 sheets black die-cut elements with black foil prints: labels, banners, borders
* 2 sheets white thick cardstock die cuts with colored prints: poppies
* 2 sheets vellum die cuts with white prints: poppies and leaves
* 2 sheets watercolor paper die cuts with clear UV prints for watercoloring: poppies and leaves

Product colors: Basic Black, Old Olive, Poppy Parade

I also used the Painted Poppies bundle and the Peaceful Poppies designer series paper:

Painted Poppies Bundle
$52.00

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

 

Did you know these products were on my first Mini Catalog order? From the moment I saw them I knew they were coming over to play with me. (hehe)

You can't really see it well in the photo below but I used the splatter stamp and Versamark ink on the Poppy Parade layer for added interest and can you also see the Peaceful Poppies Sequins? 

Here's my card and don't miss the video underneath the list of supplies and measurements. 

Peaceful Poppies birthday card

 

Stamp set: Painted Poppies (bundle, 153827); Sending You Thoughts (152297)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Versamark

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/4" square
        Poppy Parade: 3 1/2" x 5" 
        Peaceful Poppies paper: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Other: Peaceful Poppies Elements (151327); SNAIL; Whisper White Crinkle Ribbon (151326); Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (151324), Mini Glue Dots, Peaceful Poppies Sequins (151325), Fine Tip Glue Pen

Here's the video - watch along to see some additional tips!

You need to try this fun Golden Honey technique!

In today's video I am going to show you how to take the Golden Honey specialty paper and use it to create a card for a variety of occasions. This technique is simple but very eye-catching and you can adapt it using your favorite colors and matching paper. 

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

 

 

 

Did you know you can earn the Golden Honey paper pack for FREE with a $50 (€60) product order? To learn all about Stampin' Up! biggest promotion of the year, click here - you can also download the Sale-a-Bration catalog for free. 

I have always loved to learn stamping techniques and this one is super easy which is even better. From the moment I spotted the Golden Honey paper in the Sale-a-Bration catalog I knew I had to have it. And once it arrived and I saw this one particular design I immediately thought of this technique and wanted to share it with you. 

Watch my video under my card details so see all the patterns in this paper pack. You just might fall in love too!

There are many ways to color this designer paper so if you don't have Stampin' Blends yet, try:

• ink pads and blender pens
• ink pads and sponge daubers (this will give a completely different effect)
• Stampin' Write Markers

Here's what you need to make the Golden Honey card:

Stamp sets: Love What You Do (148042); Sending You Thoughts (152297)

Ink: Versamark; Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight Combo (144603); Highland Heather Combo (147276)

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Daffodil Delight: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Honey Bee: 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"
        Highland Heather: 3 1/4" x 3/4" 

Other: Golden Honey specialty designer series paper (152311); Glitter Enamel Dots (146934)

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

 

How to turn showers into beautiful flowers

In today's video I am going to create a super cute friendship card, using the brand new Under My Umbrella stamp set (page 42 Mini Catalog). If you want a copy of this catalog, click the photo of the cover of the catalog on the right side of my blog to download it to your device. 

 

Under My Umbrella Bundle (English)
$30.50

 

 

 

As you look at the images in the photo above you will note the images are 'line art', which means they are perfect for coloring with markers, Stampin' Blends, watercolor pencils, etc. But there is another way too, which I hope you will try someday.

I explain in my video below that I won the Under My Umbrella stamp set at Stampin' Up!s On Stage event (like a convention) in November. At the event we were given a copy of the Mini Catalog, got to see all the new products and see other demonstrators create amazing projects using the products. A really fun part about On Stage are the prize patrols and during one of them I won the Under My Umbrella set. The Umbrella Builder punch didn't come with my prize and after a bit of deliberation I decided this week to add it to my stamping collection. So you will see it in another video, coming soon, along with the reason I decided to purchase the punch. 

Back to today's card. I recently saw a card that I loved and decided to create my own version to share with you today. I wanted to use the Peaceful Poppies paper on my card front and so chose two pieces; one for a large background layer and a different design for the umbrella itself.

 

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

You can see more on the video and watch me create this card from beginning to the end. 

Under My Umbrella friendship card

Stamp set: Under My Umbrella (bundle: 153786)

Ink: Old Olive, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"
        Peaceful Poppies: 5 1/4" x 4"; 3" x 2"

Other: Peaceful Poppies designer series paper (153214); Stitched Rectangles dies (148551); Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Glue Dots; SNAIL adhesive; Peaceful Poppies Sequins (151325); Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding (151336); die-cutting machine

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

 

We interrupt the countdown for a special New Year's card

In today's video I am going to show you a beautiful and sparkly New Year's card idea, with the help of the So Many Stars bundle. 

 

So Many Stars Bundle (En)
$57.50

Note: the stamp set is retiring on 2 January, but the dies are carrying over! So if you love the stamp set as much as I do, remember to place your order at my online store before it is gone for good. 

I also used some of my left-over Feels Like Frost paper. I have always wondered what to do with the 'shiny' side of the this paper, and today's card was that first time I did.

Feels Like Frost Specialty 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$14.50

 

You can use the shiny side for winter cards, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. My choice was New Years but don't be stuck with my idea - adapt it for what you need. 

My layout was super simple. It's the Sparkle Glimmer paper that makes it special. Read on for how to make this card, outlined on my video tutorial below!

So Many Stars New Years card

Stamp set: So Many Stars bundle (153016)

Ink: Smoky Slate

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" square
        Sparkle Glimmer: 1/4"  5 1/2" 
        Feels Like Frost: 2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/4" square

Other: Feels Like Frost specialty designer series paper (150444); SNAIL; Snowflake Sequins (150443); Fine Tip Glue pen; die-cutting machine 

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

How to make a beautiful and easy holly Christmas card

In today's video I am going to show you how to create a beautiful and quite easy Christmas card idea using the Christmas Gleaming stamp set. I am not using the ornament punches however, so if you chose not to purchase the punch pack then this is the card for you!

I got my idea from another demonstrator who showed a photo of her card over on a private Facebook group. (Join my team to get access to this fantastically creative group) I loved her idea so much that I decided to share it with you - using my own touch of course. I used a different phrase and added a sparkly touch as well!

Here's what I used - so easy!!!

Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set (En)
$21.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

 

I also used the Stitched Shapes dies to add a decorative touch around my phrase. If you don't have these gorgeous dies, then try a large circle punch to get a similar effect.

At the end of my video (below!) I promised to show a photo of my card using the Snowflake Sequins - can you see the two different kinds I chose?

Stamp set: Christmas Gleaming (150464)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends: Poppy Parade (147275); Granny Apple Green (147274)

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; eight pieces 2 1/4" square; 3" square

Other: Stitched Shapes dies (145372), Stampin' Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Snowflake Sequins (150443)

Here's my video tutorial - watch for my bonus tips along the way!

 

 

How to create beautiful Christmas Wishes this year

In today's video, I am going to show you a really easy layout idea for your Christmas cards this year. I am going to use the So Many Stars bundle to help me make my card. 

So Many Stars Bundle (En)
$57.50

I have a love relationship with this bundle because it can be used for so many more ideas than Christmas. Think about:

• baby cards
• graduation cards
• New Years cards
• birthday cards
• retirement cards
• celebrations
• and so many more possibilites

I also think the Wrapped in Plaid paper is a great pack for all card themes too - yes, it was designed for Christmas but can easily transfer to other occasions as well. 

Wrapped In Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.50

 

The final shiny touch to my card was using the Copper Foil sheets and the Star Designer Elements - every card should have a little bit of bling, don't you think?

Copper Foil Sheets
$5.00

Star Designer Elements
$9.00

 

Here's my card!

So Many Stars Christmas Wishes

Stamp set: So Many Stars bundle (153016)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Cherry Cobbler: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 4 1/4" 
        Whisper White: 2 3/4" x 4"; 3 1/2" square
        Wrapped in Plaid: 5 1/4" x 4" 
        Copper Foil: 2" square

Other: Wrapped in Plaid designer series paper (149596), Stampin' Dimensionals, Copper Foil Sheets (142020), Star Designer Elements (150430), SNAIL adhesive, die-cutting machine

As promised in my video, below, here's a side view of my card:

Here's my video - thanks for watching!

How to create a beautiful, traditional Christmas card

In today's video I am going to show you how a beautiful Christmas Gleaming card idea that doesn't require designer series paper. I am also going to use very traditional Christmas colors on my card, something a bit unusual for me this year!

Here's what I used to make my card:

Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En)
$49.50

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

 

I do love to color and think the Stampin' Blends are perfect for coloring the ornaments and holly images, what do you think?

Stamp set: Christmas Gleaming Bundle (153006)

Stampin' Blends: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Old Olive: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" x 5 1/4"
          Whisper White: 3" x 1 3/4"; 1 1/4" x 2"' 2 1/2" x 2 1/4"; 2 12" x 4"

Other: Stylish Scroll embossing folder (150665); Red Rhinestones Basic Jewels (146924); Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, die-cutting machine

Here's my video - thanks for watching!

You need to try this fun Christmas card layout

In today's video I am going to show you another Christmas card idea, using the So Many Stars bundle and the and the Brightly Gleaming designer series paper. 

So Many Stars Bundle (En)
$57.50

Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.50

 

These two products, although not designed to coordinate, have been my go-to for Christmas cards this year. I just can't see to get enough of them. Plus, I like that the basic tone in the Brightly Gleaming paper is Very Vanilla, which adds a different and softer look for the holiday season. 

This week my card has several layers, which also adds interest and coordination:

Stamp set: So Many Stars bundle (153016)

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Mossy Meadow: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 3/4" x 4"
        Night of Navy: 5 1/4" x 4"
        Very Vanilla: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"; 3 1/2" square
        Brightly Gleaming: 3 3/4" x 5"; 2 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Other: Brightly Gleaming designer series paper (150429), SNAIL, Basic Pearls Jewels (optional)

After the video ended I decided to add a bit of shine to my card, using the Basic Pearls Jewels. Sometimes a tiny extra bit can take your card to a new level of interest, can't it?

As promised in my video below, here's how I designed the inside of my card:

Here's my video - listen along for some extra tips that I share:

How to let your Christmas cards shine this year

In today's video, I am going to show you how to make a shiny and very easy Christmas card idea, thanks to my die-cutting machine and the So Many Stars bundle:

 

So Many Stars Bundle (En)
$57.50

Along with this fabulous bundle are two equally fabulous papers that will help features the stars:  Copper Foil sheets and Brightly Gleaming designer series paper. 

Copper Foil Sheets
$5.00

Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.50

 

So Many Stars Christmas card

Here's a side view - if you want to see the inside design, keep on reading!

Stamp set: So Many Stars (bundle: 153016)

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Very Vanilla: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/4" x 3"
        Night of Navy: 5 1/4" x 4"
        Copper Foil: 5" x 3 1/4"; 1" square; 4" x 1 1/2"; 2 1/4" x 3 1/4"
        Brightly Gleaming: 4 3/4" x 3" 

Other: Brightly Gleaming designer series paper (150429); SNAIL, Tear & Tape adhesive, Copper Foil sheets (142020), die-cutting machine

Here's how I designed the inside of my card - using the final two stars from the die. 

And now for my video - watch for extra tips along the way!

See how to use designer paper to make a beautiful Christmas card

In today's video I am going to show you how to create a beautiful Christmas card idea, that is so easy it's amazing. To help me I am going to use the Merry Christmas to All stamp set and Feels Like Frost paper. 

Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

Feels Like Frost Specialty 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$14.50

 

 

I think the Feels Like Frost paper is so pretty - photographic images on one side and silver foil on the other. It is always to difficult to decide which side to choose, isn't it?

Do you remember when we used to sell Sizzix Multipurpose adhesive sheets to make sticker embellishments? Well I used some of the left over pieces I had to help me with the So Many Stars die that I turned into a sticker embellishment for the front of my card:

Stitched Stars Dies
$38.00

I can already tell that this pack of stars dies will be well loved this holiday season!

Here's my Merry Christmas to All card - don't miss the video below!

Stamp set: Merry Christmas to All (147702)

Ink: Seaside Spray

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Seaside Spray: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4 1/2" x 2"; 4" x 1 1/4"
        Whisper White: 3" x 2 1/2" 
        Night of Navy: 2 3/4" x 3/4"
        Feels Like Frost: 5 1/4" x 4"

Other: So Many Stars (150653), Feels Like Frost designer paper (150444), SNAIL, die-cutting machine, Sticker paper (optional)

Here's my video - watch for extra tips along the way:

How to create a lovely vintage Christmas card

In today's video I am going to show you a really quick and easy and very pretty, vintage Christmas card idea using the Everything Festive stamp set. 

I think the Everything Festive stamp set is perfect for all upcoming holidays. So many phrases perfect for what lies ahead:

Everything Festive Cling Stamp Set (En)
$24.00

 

When you think of Christmas, what kind of tone do you prefer to set? Vintage? Cutesy? Traditional? Non-traditional? No matter what you prefer the phrase in Everything Festive is the perfect match. 

It's what you choose for the rest of the card that sets your tone. Normally I prefer more traditional Christmas colors (red/green) but this year, the Night Before Christmas paper, colors and designs, has me making vintage and traditional Christmas card ideas. 

Night Before Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

I do love it when I try different ideas for my cards each year - and I have so much more to share with you too!

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

Stamp set: Everything Festive (150566)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Very Vanilla: 3" square
          Crushed Curry: 5 1/4" x 4"
          Mossy Meadow: 5 1/4" x 1 1/2"
          Cherry Cobbler: 3 1/2" square
          Night Before Christmas: 5 1/4" x 2 3/4"

Other: Linen Thread, Basic Pearl Jewels, SNAIL adhesive, Stylish Scroll embossing folder (150665), Night Before Christmas paper (150437), Layering Circles framelits (141705)

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

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!

 

How to make a cute and easy Halloween treat box

In today's video I am going to use the Everything Festive stamp set to create a very cute and very special Halloween treat container idea. Halloween is coming soon and I bet there are some special children in your neighborhood and you might like to give them something special when they come by your door. 

The Everything Festive stamp set is so fun and versatile. I love the fonts for each phrase in the set and know that I will use it a lot this fall and winter.

Everything Festive Cling Stamp Set (En)
$24.00

 

I used one of the Kraft Pillow boxes for my treat container - these easy to assemble and uses no adhesive (bonus!). 

Kraft Pillow Boxes
$5.00

Here's my treat container - along with a complete list of supplies and a video showing you how to create it!

Stamp set: Everything Festive (150566)

Ink: Memento Jet Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 3" x 2 1/4"
        Pumpkin Pie: 3 1/4" x 2 1/2"
        Monster Bash: 6" x 2 1/2"

Other: Layering Ovals dies (141706), Kraft Pillow Boxes (147018), Basic Black Scalloped Edge Ribbon (150449), Tear & Tape adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL, Monster Bash designer series paper (150447)

Here's my video - watch for a couple of extra tips along the way!