Nutz about Stamping

How to create a beautiful (and easy) friendship card

In today's blog post and video I am going to introduce a brand new product that recently arrived. It's called the Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing folder (149698). You can earn this product for FREE with a $50 product order until March 31, 2019.

There are a lot of techniques you can do with this folder so if you want to learn some of them, leave me a comment under this blog post!

I decided to keep my card clean and simple and monochromatic, making Grey Granite my card base. I used the Beauty Abounds stamp set for my phrase and one of my embellishments:

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

 

Here's my card - and don't miss my video at the bottom of this post!

Country Floral friendship card

Stamp set: Beauty Abounds (148726)

Ink: Grey Granite

Cardstock and cutting dimensions:
          Gray Granite: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
          Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 2 3/4" square, scrap for butterfly

Other: Big Shot, Country Floral Dynamic Embossing folder (149698), Layering Circles framelits (141705), Gray Granite 1/2" Textured Weave ribbon (147656), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (144108), Metallic Pearls (silver) - optional

Here's my video - thanks for watching:

As promised on my video - here's the inside of my card - again, clean and simple:

 

 

How to create this easy designer paper stamping technique

On a recent Facebook Live video I demonstrated a really fun (and very easy) designer paper stamping technique! This technique is perfect for softer designer paper patterns like you see in the video photo below. 

When trying the technique start with your paper design and let the colors in the design determine the colors for the card base and coordinating elements. My paper choice is from the Happiness Blooms product suite:

Happiness Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

I chose the Calypso Coral polka dot pattern and then used Lovely Lipstick as my contrasting color. I wanted to create a birthday card for a friend at work so decided to use my Piece of Cake stamp set and the image with the polka dots on it - a perfect match!

Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

And the rest fell into place - easy peasy! 

To see the technique and the final card (oh so cute), you have to watch the video below. No spoiler alert card photo from me today! (hint: the photo below is NOT the technique!)

Once you watch my video, have a look through your designer paper and give my technique a try! Then head over to my Facebook Page (Terri Walker, Nutz about Stamping) and share a photo of what you created there. We'd love to see your inspiration. 

 

You have got to see this new product!

In today's video (see below), I am going to introduce a brand new product and use that product along with the So Happy Together stamp set to create a friendship card or perhaps a card for somebody young (or young at heart!). 

True confession: when I first saw the So Hoppy Together stamp set as one of my Sale-A-Bration free choices, I thought: MEH. Not so crazy about it. But I got it anyway and it quickly grew to be one of my favorite choices this year. Every time I see a card I have made using it, I feel a little smile coming on. And that's what crafting is all about for me!

And now that we have coordinating framelits I am loving the ease in stamping, coloring and die-cutting - the framelits make crafting a breeze!

Click here to link over to my online store and place a qualifying order today - remember these products are only available until March 31st. 

Click on the flyer photo below to download it to your device - and to get the ordering numbers!

Here's my So Hoppy Together card - cute, right? And don't miss my video below the supplies so you can learn how I created my card - thanks for watching. 

 

Stamp set: So Hoppy Together

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends: Mango Melody Combo (147945), Granny Apple Green combo (147274)

Paper and Cutting Dimensions:
          Granny Apple Green: 11" x 4 1/4"; 3 1/2" x 1 1/2"
          Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 2 1/2" x 2"
          Mango Melody: 2 3/4" x 2 1/2"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Well Written Framelits (148534), Hop Around framelits (150073), SNAIL Adhesive, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Gold Metallic Pearls, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets

You need to know the hinge stamping technique

Where do you get ideas for your cards? I was emailed this question recently and I get my inspiration from a variety of sources: Pinterest, a quarterly magazine that Stampin' Up! mails to demonstrators, my own projects and from non-card ideas. Today's video and card was inspired by a gift box that I spotted in Stampin' Up!s magazine. I loved it and immediately decided to make it a card idea to share with you. 

My video tutorial (below) will show you 2 stamping techniques, one of which is the hinge stamping technique - which will help you with perfect placement!

My color choices for my Bloom by Bloom card started with Lemon Lime Twist (my happy spring color) and then I looked through my ink pad colors and selected Bermuda Bay as my accent color. 

Rather than blog my decisions and how the card was created, why not watch the video to see step-by-step how I created it? In my video I also share additional stamping tips, cutting dimensions and product numbers for the products I used. 

Stamp set: Bloom by Bloom (148820)

Ink: Lemon Lime Twist, Bermuda Bay

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" square, scraps for flowers
          Lemon Lime Twist: 5 1/2" x 3 1/4"
          Bermuda Bay: 3" x 1"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Well Written framelits (148534), Stitched Shapes framelits (145372), Multipurpose Adhesive sheets, SNAIL Adhesive, Stamparatus (146276), Take Your Pick tool (144107), Silicone Craft Sheet (127853), Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (144106)

A customer emailed me recently to ask how to take basic cards and make them look more sophisticated. One way to do this is to add (tastefully) more embellishments. Here's my card with three Glitter Enamel Dots (146934) added - for added interest and sophistication:

Here's my video tutorial - thanks for watching! 

See this fun way to encourage a friend

Today I have a really fun card idea and video using the So Hoppy Together Sale-a-bration stamp set along with a really fun idea for using one of your embossing folders - sort of like a mini technique.

I love the So Hoppy Together stamp set - it has super cute images and encouraging phrases. And I think you can use bold and happy colors when crafting with this set too, as I did in the card below. 

The So Happy Together stamp set is offered as a free choice for any order $50 or more at my online store:

So Hoppy Together Cling Stamp Set
$0.00

The images are fun to color using your Watercolor pencils, ink pads and blender pens or you Stampin' Blends. Remember to use your Memento Jet Black ink or your StazOn ink when stamping the images to prevent smearing when coloring. 

Under the card photo I have a complete list of supplies can cutting dimensions - feel free to copy my idea and make this card at home! (change the phrase to match your needs)

So Hoppy Together friendship card

 

Stamp set: So Hoppy Together (149725 = free with a $50 order)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Highland Heather

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 3/4" square, scrap for small circle
          Gingham Gala (Lemon Lime Twist) (148554): 5" x 3"
          Lemon Lime Twist: 5 1/2" x 4"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stampin' Dimensionals, Layering Circles framelits (141705), Garden Trellis embossing folder (143741), Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack (149623 = free with a $50 order), Blender Pens (102845), Watercolor Pencils or Stampin' Blends, SNAIL adhesive, 1" circle punch (119868), Tear & Tape adhesive (138995)

And here's my video - thanks for watching!

How to find color inspiration for your next card

Recently a customer emailed me to ask where I find color inspiration for my cards. I am going to share one of my design tips today! 

In today's video (see the bottom of this blog post), I want to show you how to make a lovely thank you card, but you can change the phrase to make it a birthday card, thinking of you card, friendship card or any other occasion that you need. My card features the Bloom by Bloom stamp set found on page 25 of the Occasions Catalog:

Bloom By Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

This super cute set has no phrases so combine the images here with phrases from other sets that you love. 

I was inspired for the colors on my card from the Happiness Blooms designer paper:

Happiness Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

This paper has bold and bright florals and patterns, using the following Stampin' Up! colors: Call Me Clover, Calypso Coral, Lovely Lipstick, Night of Navy, and Pineapple Punch. So I chose two of these colors for my card. 

During my video I mention a stamping term: fussy cutting. Basically this means stamping and cutting out images using your paper snips, which is how I created the flower images for my card. A pair of high-quality scissors is a crafters must-have so don't cut costs for this item!

For my card I chose Lovely Lipstick and Pineapple Punch for my focus colors. Here's my card:

Bloom by Bloom greeting card

Supplies

Stamp sets: Bloom by Bloom #148820; Love What You Do #148042

Ink: Pineapple Punch, Lovely Lipstick

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 3/4" x 5"; three pieces 1 3/4" square (large flowers);
          three pieces 1 1/2" square (small   flowers)

Accessories: SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips

And as promised, here's how I decorated the inside of my card - using one of the small stamps in the Bloom by Bloom set. 

Would you like to see how I created my card? Here's a video to show you how:

Show all your love with a simple valentine

In the video below, I am going to show you how to create a very beautiful but very simple Valentine card. You don't need a lot of Valentine stamp sets and other products to make this card - you can use the supplies you have on hand. 

The card below also has a simple layout but the pattern in the All My Love paper makes the card really pop:

All My Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

The paper was my starting point then it was time to think of the phrase - pretty easy for me to figure out because I wanted to use my Well Written framelits again:

Well Written Framelits Dies
$40.00

I decided to combine the 'love' framelit with the 'you' framelit and this combo will be my card phrase. The rest was easy: I used Lovely Lipstick because it was the main color in the All My Love paper 

Here's my card and underneath you will see a list of supplies and cutting dimensions and a video tutorial!

Supplies

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Lovely Lipstick: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" x 1 1/4" (love); 1 1/2" x 1" (you); two strips 4 1/4" x 1/4")
          Whisper White: 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
          All My Love designer series paper (148576): 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Well Written framelits (148534), Multipurpose Adhesive sheets, SNAIL adhesive,  Take Your Pick tool (144107)

Here's a video showing you how to make this card, along with some bonus tips! 

How to create a card with lovely feminine details

Today is my monthly Crafternoon class and I thought it would be fun to make a video showing you one of my class cards. In this video I am going to show you how to create a Itty Bitty Greetings birthday card with some lovely feminine details. You can take my idea and turn it into a Valentine card, a wedding card or a thank you card using a brand new product that arrived this week. 

When I spotted the Well Written framelits in the Occasions catalog (page 27) I knew immediately that they would provide so many possibilities for card making and paper crafting. I put this product on my Occasions Wish List (yes I have one too!) and when the opportunity came up for me to order them last week I did - and am so happy to now own them!

Well Written Framelits Dies
$40.00

You can't see it very clearly in the photo above (which links you over to my online store) so here are the phrases:

-- happy; you; baby; thanks; hooray; love; groom; friend; bride; welcome; miss; birthday; wishes; sympathy--

You also get an exclamation point (!) and an ampersand (&), and some other framelits that can be used as embellishments. A great value: 24 dies in the pack

Did you also spot the coordinating stamp set called Well Said? I made a tough decision here. I decided not to purchase the bundle and save 10% because I needed some cardstock and other supplies and had to prioritize them over the bundle. (sigh) Fingers crossed I can add the set to my collection before the Occasions catalog retires. 

Here's my Itty Bitty Greetings card and my video below: 

Stamp set: Itty Bitty Greetings (146667)

Stampin' Write Marker: Flirty Flamingo

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 2 3/4" square
          Flirty Flamingo: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Soft Sea Foam: 3 1/2" x 5 1/4"; two pieces 1 3/4" x 2 1/2"; one piece 2 1/2" x 1 1/4"
          All My Love (#148576): 3" x 4 3/4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Well Written Framelits (148534), Layering Circles framelits (141705), Multipurpose Adhesive sheets, SNAIL adhesive, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Take Your Pick tool (144107)

Here's my video - don't miss my additional crafting tips as I show you how to make this card!

 

How to preserve your amazing life memories: companion page

Yesterday I created a Happiness Blooms memories page to capture some of my recent life adventures. There are so many terms and styles for preserving your memories: scrapbooking, Project Life®, or memory keeping pages, and Stampin' Up!s Memories & More® collections. 

Regardless of how you call it, what I have learned over the years is that your photos are always there but the specific memories may fade away over time: where was this taken? why did I take it? who is this person in the photo? what year was this? (and so on)

In today's video below I am going to show you how to create a companion page for the Happiness Blooms page I created yesterday. The beauty of this page is that you don't need a lot of supplies - not even stamps or ink!

Here are some of the supplies I used to create my page - click on any of them to link over to my Online Store:

Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card Pack
$10.00

Bitty Blooms Punch Pack
$23.00

Variety Pack 12" X 12" Photo Pocket Pages
$7.50

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch
$13.00

 

In the video below my page photo, I walk you through what I did to create each pocket card. 

Here's my companion page:

Happiness Blooms pocket page

Supplies:

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Pineapple Punch: 4" x 6"; 2 3/4" square; scraps for flowers
          Night of Navy: 4" x 6"; 2 3/4" square; 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" 
          Whisper White: 6" x  1 1/2"; 4" x 1"
          Calypso Coral: scraps for flowers
          In Color 6x6 Designer Series Paper (2018-20, 146963, Pineapple Punch): 3" x 4"

Accessories: Happiness Blooms Memories & More card pack (148531), SNAIL adhesive, Fine Tip Glue pen, Variety Pack 12x12 photo pocket pages (144204), 1" circle punch (119868)

Here's my video tutorial, thanks for watching.

So tell me, which memories page do you like best? The one I created yesterday, or the one today? Leave me a comment under this post to let me know your fave. 

How to easily assemble our sensational cling mount sets

Have you ever had trouble getting a rubber stamp to stick to the clear block when stamping? Or has a stamp fallen off half-way through stamping a project and smudged your project and you got ink all over your hands when trying to mount that stamp back onto the block?

Well no more of that nonsense!

Stampin' Up! has introduced a new type of stamp sets (in the Occasions catalog) called: Cling Stamp Sets! This new type of stamp will definitely improve your stamping experience! 

When I first heard about these new cling mount stamps I admit I was a bit skeptical. But I knew that I needed to give them a try to see for myself what all the hubbub was all about. I am so happy I did! I love how strong the cling is to the clear block = no more falling off stamps and creating a mess. 

Inside the cover of the cling stamp sets, Stampin' Up! has provided a set of instructions for mounting the stickers onto the stamps. But I have another way that works perfectly for me! 

In the video below I am going to show you this second way to mount your labels onto your stamps - a no-fail way for perfect alignment! 

Watch all the way through as I offer a few bonus tips along the way:

Have you tried Cling stamp sets yet? Leave me a comment to let me know!

How happiness blooms on a colorful greeting card

On a recent Facebook Live video I introduced my favorite product suite on pages 24-26 in the new Occasions catalog. It's called Happiness Blooms.

I love the jewel tones in the designer paper and I especially love the Happiness Blooms Memories and More card pack. In the video below I am going to show you how to create a fun greeting card using the card pack so you see that memory keeping products can also be used for other paper crafting projects. 

Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card Pack
$10.00

 

A second product in this suite is a super cute set of punches, called Bitty Blooms. I used two of these punches on my card as well - to create two coordinating flower embellishments:

Bitty Blooms Punch Pack
$23.00

 

Combine the card pack with the punches and you can make this colorful greeting card in just a new minutes:

Happiness Blooms Friendship card

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 11" x 4 1/4"; scraps for punching
          Call Me Clover: scraps

Accessories: SNAIL adhesive, Fine Tip Glue pen, Bitty Blooms punch pack (148532), Happiness Blooms Memories & More card pack (148531)

Here's my video showing you how I created this card along with other stamping tips along the way:

 

Do you do memory keeping? Would you like me to start making videos showing you amazing page ideas? Let me know in the comment section under this blog post. I would love to hear from you!

How to make a beautiful piece of cake birthday card

In this video I am going to introduce two brand new Occasions Catalog products and show you how to use them to make a super cute birthday card. You don't need a lot of supplies to make this card and once you see how I created it (in the video below) you can copy my layout idea to make cards for many other occasions!

Note: the Occasions Catalog goes live January 3, 2019 - make sure you put these *hot* products on your wish list! Learn how to get a FREE Occasions catalog here. 

Introducing the Piece of Cake stamp set - perfect for birthdays, weddings, new years and friendship. Maybe you can see more possibilities:

I also introduced the Gingham Gala designer series paper in my video. Here's a quick peek:

I love the colors in this paper - perfect for spring!

In my video, I used very few products so you can give this a try at home - add a pack of Blender Pens and you can color up a storm!

Piece of Cake birthday card

 

Stamp set: Piece of Cake (148610)

Ink: Highland Heather, Memento Jet Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 11" x 4 1/4"; 2 1/4" x 3 1/4"
          Highland Heather: 4" x 3 3/4"
          Gingham Gala (148554): 4" x 2 1/2"
          Basic Black: 2 3/8" x 3 3/8"; 1/4" x 4"

Here's my video tutorial:

 

I'd love to hear from you in the comments below - what kinds of projects would you like next? 

How to make a beautiful, feminine birthday card

In today's video tutorial I am going to show you how to create a beautiful, feminine birthday card that is quick and easy to create thanks to my Big Shot and Happy Birthday thinlits. 

This card doesn't even require stamps and inks to create - although I did use the Perennial Birthday stamp set to add a phrase inside my card (see photo below). 

Here are the main products you need to create my birthday card - you can click on any of these photos to link over to my online store:

Happy Birthday Thinlits Die
$20.00

Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

Happy Birthday card

Stamp Set: Perennial Birthday (145760) - used inside the card (optional)

Ink: Blushing Bride - used inside the card

Paper and Cutting dimensions:
          Blushing Bride: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/2" x  3 1/4"; 1/4" x 4"
          Petal Promenade (146913): 4" x 2 1/2"
          Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Happy Birthday thinlits (143700), Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (144106), Snail Adhesive, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Metallics Sequins Assortment (144214)

As promised in my video (below), here's what I created for the inside of my card. (She LOVED it)

And now for my video - in case you want to give this card idea a try at home - make a bunch in one setting using different papers and colors so you will be ready for 2019!

 

How to create stunning Christmas present tags

Today I want to show you how to take the Dashing Deer bundle, Merry Christmas to All bundle and Festive Farmhouse paper to make something other than Christmas cards. I will show you how to create stunning Christmas present tags using these same products. 

Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Bundle
$49.50

Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies
$34.00

 

These Detailed Deer Christmas tags are so easy to create - you can make a bunch in an afternoon. Are you having an office gift exchange this year? I know I would love to receive stunning Christmas present tags as a gift and I bet your office mates would too. 

Here's one tag idea that I created - watch my video below to see how to make this tag AND a second tag idea as well:

Stamp sets: Merry Christmas to All bundle (149952)

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive

Card stock and cutting dimensions:
    Real Red: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" 
    Old Olive: 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
    Whisper White: 2 1/2" x 2 1/4"
    Under the Mistletoe paper (146921): 5" x 1 3/4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals framelits (141706), Detailed Deer thinlits (147915), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Mini Glue Dots

Here's my video showing you how to make this tag PLUS some extra tips and ideas along the way. I also show a second tag idea using the same layout. 

This simple Christmas card will guarantee a happy smile

One of my favorite Christmas stamp sets is Cookie Cutter Christmas because it is so much fun to craft with. Creating these delightful characters will brighten even your coldest winter days. 

This simple Christmas card will guarantee a happy smile from anyone who receive it. And it is easy to create using your Big Shot and the Cookie Cutter Builder punch.

Here are some of the products I used - you can click on any of these photos to link over to my online store and place your Christmas card products order:

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Cookie Cutter Builder Punch
$18.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

Cherry Cobbler Dark Stampin' Blends Marker
$4.50

Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

Cookie Cutter Christmas reindeer

Stamp sets: Cookie Cutter Christmas (142043), Merry Christmas to All (147702), Banners for You (141770)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Stampin' Blends: Cherry Cobbler Dark (144575); Crumb Cake Combo pack (144601)

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Very Vanilla: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" x 2 1/2"; 2" x 3"
          Cherry Cobbler: 2 1/2" square
          Mossy Meadow: 2" square; 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Festive Farmhouse (147820): 5 1/2" x 1"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles framelits (141705), Bunch of Banners framelits (141488), Cookie Cutter Builder punch (140396), Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Softly Falling embossing folder (139672)

Watch my video to see step-by-step how to make the card - and don't miss a second card idea at the end and additional tips along the way!