Nutz about Stamping

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:

 

How to add beautiful elements to your cards

In today's video I am going to introduce a brand new product from the Holiday Catalog and show you how to use this product along with the Flourishing Phrases stamp set to make a greeting card. 

Here are the main products I used for my card:

Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.50

Flourishing Phrases Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

 

The layout I chose is lovely and as I laid things out I decided that one of my layers needed something a little extra. So I decided to use my brand new Hammered Metal 3D embossing folder to create visual interest that nicely matched the Mosaic Mood paper:

 

Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder
$9.00

Here's my Flourishing Phrases Sympathy card and how to make it! (hint: change the phrase to match the occasion you need)

Stamp set: Flourishing Phrases (set of 2, 151407)

Ink: Terracotta Tile

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Crushed Curry: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 1 7/8" x 5 1/8"
        Mosaic Mood: 1 7/8" x 5 1/8"
        Terracotta Tile: 4" x 5 1/4"
        Very Vanilla: 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Other: Hammered Metal 3D embossing folder (150646), Stitched Shapes framelits (145372), Paper Snips, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Mosaic Mood designer series paper (149478), Mini Glue Dots, Crushed Curry 3/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (149444), Tear & Tape Adhesive, Die-Cutting machine

Here's my video, showing you how to make this card. Listen throughout for extra crafting tips!

How to create a delicate card embellishment

In today's video I am going to show you how to take the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set and Magnolia Memories dies to create a beautiful image or embellishment that will go on the front of a friendship card. 

Magnolia Lane Suite Bundle
$134.75

This Annual Catalog bundle is a clear favorite - just look on Pinterest and you will see what I mean. It is also one my all time favorites and I have created so many beautiful card ideas with it - you can too! And what I think is really cool is that you can purchase the entire bundle for one discounted price OR you can purchase single items as you need or want. 

Today's card, however, is a bit unusual. I wanted to feature one of the 3D magnolias and in my video below I show you how to create it. And then I show you this card, which was really an afterthought:

You can use these magnolias on so many project ideas - listen in my video for an amazing birthday idea!

How to create a Magnolia embellishment

Stamp set: Good Morning Magnolia (149298)

Ink: Versamark

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Petal Pink: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Basic Black: 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Whisper White: 4" square
        Magnolia Lane: 1" x 5 1/2"
        Daffodil Delight: scrap

Other: Magnolia Lane designer series paper (149484), Magnolia Memory dies (149578), SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Bone Folder, Fine Tip Glue Pen, 

Here's my video, enjoy!

An easy teacher gift idea, week four

In today's video, I am going to show you a 4th and final teacher gift idea that is perfect for the first week of school this year. I am going to use my Beauty Abounds stamp set and Magnolia Lane designer series paper to help me with this project:

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

You will notice from my blog title that this is week four. I have created three other teacher gift ideas for the first week of school, all of them using the Follow Your Art paper. Click here, here and here to see these other three project ideas.

This week's project didn't work with that paper pack that I had used on my other three teacher gift ideas, so I chose something completely different. 

Here's a tip for this particular project: choose your gift for this pocket first and then let its designs and colors guide your paper colors for this project. You don't have to insert a nail file, think about a pencil set, a nice pen, metallic Sharpies (I love these!), and so on. And feel free to take this idea and use it for other gift ideas, not just for teacher gifts. I think these would make fun stocking stuffers, gifts for colleagues at work, etc. 

Teacher Gift Idea week four

Stamp set: Beauty Abounds (148726)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Magnolia Lane: 1 3/4" x 11" 

Other: Magnolia Lane designer series paper (149484), decorative nail file, Simply Scored, Envelope Punch Board, Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack (149485), Layering Circles dies (141705), die-cutting machine, Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video showing you how to create this fun teacher gift idea - enjoy!

An easy teacher gift idea: week three

In today's post and video, I am going to show you a third teacher gift idea that would be perfect for the first week of school this year. I am going to use my Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set and Follow Your Art paper to make this gift idea:

Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$36.00

Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper
$11.50

I have provided video tutorials on two other teacher gift ideas, click here and here to see those as well. 

As you read through my post, keep in mind all the different occasions this gift idea can offer to you: birthdays, gifts for colleagues at work, children off to college, YOU and more. Simply change the phrase from the Itty Bitty Greeting stamp set - you do have 32 to choose from - the set also comes in French!

Like the other two teacher gift projects I decided to stay with the Follow Your Art paper theme and colors as I wanted my gift to be bright, colorful and friendly. And practical! As a former teacher I would love to get a gift like this and would use it all the time - every day I would bet.

Follow Your Art teacher gift 

These pens have a special touch to them - watch my video below to see what special touch you can add to coordinate the pen with the  post-it note holder!

Stamp set: Itty Bitty Greetings (151331)

Ink: Pacific Point

Cardstock and cutting dimensions:
        Pacific Point: 7 3/8" x 3 1/4"
        Follow Your Art: 3 1/8" x 3"
        Whisper White: 2 1/2" x 3/4"
        Pacific Point: 2 3/4" x 2"
        Coastal Cabana: 3 1/8" x 1/2"

Other: Simply Scored (122334), Follow Your Art designer series paper (149489),  Classic Label punch (141491), Tailored Tag punch (145667), Stampin' Dimensionals, Glitter Enamel Dots #146934

Here's my video - enjoy!

An easy teacher gift idea: week two

In today's video I am going to show you a second teacher gift idea that would be perfect to give to your children's teachers on the first week of school this year. As a former teacher I would  have LOVED getting a gift like this, as there were many times when I wished I had cards like these on hand to use at a moment's notice.

I am going to feature the Notecards & Envelopes pack...

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
$7.00

and two stamp sets: Flourishing Phrases and Crafting Forever:

Flourishing Phrases Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

Crafting Forever Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

The idea is that you would create a set of notecards with matching envelopes so the design would be kept simple but still be really cute. The notecards pack has twenty pre-scored cards and envelopes in a bit smaller size which also helps keep the design process easy. 

Last week I created another teacher gift idea (click here to see the project and video) and I used the Follow Your Art paper. As this is a second idea for teachers I decided to use the same paper. I love the colors and designs - they are so fun don't you think?

Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Here's my project and video below. Keep watching the video to the end as I show two other card ideas using the same products so the final gift idea would be a coordinating pack of three notecards! 

Crafting Forever Notecards & Envelopes

Stamp sets: Flourishing Phrases (151407), Crafting Forever !!!!!

Ink & Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"; 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"
        Calypso Coral: 2 3/4" x 1 3/4"; 3 1/2" x 1 1/4"
        Follow Your Art: 1" x 3 1/2" 
        Basic Gray: 3 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Other: Notecards & Envelopes (131527), SNAIL adhesive, Layering Ovals framelits (141706), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Follow Your Art designer series paper (149489), Die-cutting machine

Here's my video tutorial. Watch for a companion video on my YouTube channel showing you how to create a companion pocket for these cute cards and envelopes!

An unusual way to use beautiful designer paper

In today's video tutorial, I am going to show you how to create a Perennial Birthday wreath card and you can adapt my idea for any kind of occasion that you need. 

This card idea is perfect if you have lots of leftover designer paper that you want to use up - just make sure when you choose a sheet that you like the patterns and colors on both sides - you will see why in a bit. 

For my card phrase,  I chose a stamp from the Perennial Birthday set - I like the font but also the size of this phrase. When choosing an image to stamp, make sure it matches the size of the other elements on your card. If you want the phrase to be the focal point, then it should be the biggest visual point on your card. On the other hand, if I had chosen a phrase that was really small, it wouldn't be noticed and would seem out of place compared to the size of the wreath. 

Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Perennial Birthday Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$22.00

 

I chose the Garden Lane designer series paper because of the patterns on both side - I felt they complemented each other and match the feminine birthday 'vibe' I was trying to create. 

 

Perennial Birthday card

If you want to recreate this card at home, another tip is to cut all the paper, lay it out and then slip each square out, add adhesive and then slip it back in so that you keep the shape of the wreath intact. Watch my video below, to see how I did this and for other tips along the way. 

On my card photo above, I used my retired Metallics assorted sequins, but these are no longer available to order. If you have been following my blog for a while you will recall that my New Year's resolution is to use up what I have before ordering new embellishments. But below and on my video, I offer another embellishment suggestion that would also work beautifully. 

Stamp set: Perennial Birthday (151240)

Ink: Mint Macaron

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Garden Lane: 10 pieces, each piece cut to be a  1 1/4" square
          Mint Macaron: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Mint Macaron ribbon: 9" strip

Other: Paper Trimmer, SNAIL adhesive, Mint Macaron textile ribbon (149480), Garden Lane designer series paper (149488), Basic Adhesive-backed Sequins (146933)

Here's a photo showing what I did on the inside of this card, another fun way to use up leftover bits of paper:

Here's my video - thanks for watching!

How to add subtle details to perfect your cards

In today's card and video tutorial I am going to use the Daisy Lane bundle (page 23 Annual Catalog) to make a beautiful greeting card. I will also show you how to combine products and layers to add some sophistication to your card.  

Daisy Lane Bundle
$35.00

I love bundles because they save me money (yay, always good) and are put together to support my creativity. The punch is perfectly matched to fit the smaller daisy in this set which saves me time when crafting. 

There is a second product I used on my card which I am delighted that I own - it just arrived recently and I can tell that I will be using it a lot: the Subtle 3D embossing folder:

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
$10.00

This product doesn't need a lot of explaining - which is the subtle embossed image for card layers. The reason this folder is a must-have is that it will add that final sophisticated touch to layers that might seem too plain otherwise. This is the product you will reach for when things look a bit 'stark' or a bit plain but you don't want to add details that take away from a stamped image, paper or embellishments. 

Here's my card - don't miss the instructions and video underneath!

Daisy Lane friendship card

 

Stamp set: Daisy Lane (149325, OR bundle with Medium Daisy punch #151118)

Ink: Crushed Curry, Mint Macaron

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Very Vanilla: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" x 5 1/4"; two pieces: 3" square
          Mosaic Mood: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"; 4 1/4" x 2"

Other: die-cutting machine, Rectangle Stitched framelits (148551), Subtle 3D embossing folder (151775), Pearls Basic Jewels (144219), SNAIL adhesive, Daisy punch (143713), Mosaic Mood designer series paper (149478)

Here's my video - watch throughout for bonus tips!

How to feature bold designs on cards

In today's video I am going to show you how to use some of your designer series paper to make a beautiful thank you card, although you can change the phrase to suit any occasion you need. My card is part of a series of recent posts showing you how to feature bold paper designs on cards. 

If you want to see other posts featuring bold paper designs, click here, and here. 

For my card below, I chose the Garden Lane paper and used a larger piece as a card front layer. I love the combinations of greens in the designs; I think it is the first time Stampin' Up! has done this.

Garden Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

You can use any of the following colors to perfectly match: Garden Green, Old Olive, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Mossy Meadow and Soft Sea Foam. How cool!

When making cards, think about how you can add unique, eye-catching elements. For my card I chose to use the Scalloped Tag Topper punch so that my phrase will stand out and be a free moving element on the card front:

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
$23.00

 

I also decided to stamp my tag to add extra interest, using the lovely Verdant Garden stamp set. Then the phrase which I created using the Well-Written framelits. 

Here's my card - I included a video and a full list of supplies and measurements underneath. 

Stamp set: Verdant Garden (149460)

Ink: Mint Macaron

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Mint Macaron: 3 3/4" x 1 7/8"; 2 1/2" x 1"
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" x 3 3/4" 
          Garden Lane: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
          Mint Macaron: two strips 4 1/2" each plus extra for the bow

Other: Die-cutting machine, Well Written framelits (148534), Scalloped Tag Topper punch (133324), Braided Linen Thread (147808), Mint Macaron 1/4" Textile ribbon (149480), SNAIL adhesive, Linen Trim Braid (147808), Mini Glue Dots

Here's my video - thanks for watching!

 

You need to try this creative way to use bold paper designs

In today's video, I am going to show you how to create a very simple but very beautiful friendship card. You can change the phrase on your card to match the occasion you need; I am going to use the 'hello' phrase from the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set. 

Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set
$36.00

 

For a long time I have been wondering how to use the Perennial Essence paper - I love the designs and colors used but they are so bold and I didn't know how to feature this paper pack. Until now!

Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper
$11.50

I decided that I would use my Rectangle Stitched framelits pack to create a feature frame around one of my favourite patterns in the Perennial Essence paper. The key to my card is to cut the paper so that the design will sit perfectly inside the frame. You will better understand what I am talking about when you watch my video below.

Here's my card:

Perennial Essence card

Stamp set: Good Morning Magnolia (149100)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Blackberry Bliss: 3 3/4" x 5 1/2"
          Whisper White: 2 1/4" x 1 3/4"; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Perennial Essence paper (149100): 3 3/4" x 5"
   

Other: die-cutting machine, Rectangle Stitched framelits (148551), SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video - watch for additional tips I share along the way:

How to make a beautiful window card

In today's video I am going to make a beautiful thank you card with the help of my Verdant Garden stamp set and a set of new framelits that I just received this week. 

Verdant Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies
$35.00

 

These new Stitched Rectangle framelits are perfect for the window card technique as they add a nice faux stitched border around the window, adding visual interest. The key to this card is choosing a designer paper pattern that is lovely to look at and then choosing a stamp that coordinates the paper with the card base. 

Here's my card and don't miss a photo of the inside plus my video tutorial included below. 

Stamp sets: Verdant Garden (149460), Love What You Do (148042)

Ink: Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Pear Pizzaz: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Garden Lane (149488): 3 1/2" x 4 1/2"
          Whisper White: 2 3/4" x 2; two pieces: 1 1/4" x 1"

Other: Tailored Tag punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Write Markers (Pear Pizzazz and Petal Pink), Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stitched Rectangles Dies (148551), Die-cutting machine

 

I think it is very interesting that when you open the card you see a completely different patterned paper on the inside! I also am showing you one idea for stamping the inside layer as well. 

Here's my video tutorial, thanks for watching!

You need to see these gorgeous overlays!

In today's video (below) I am going to show you how to create a lovely masculine card idea  that doesn't use any stamps or ink. I only use, besides cardstock and ink, the Come Sail Away Memories & More card pack.

I have shown you several ideas using this new product and if you want to see all the cards and accessories in the pack, click here to link over to my Facebook business page where I created a Live video featuring the card pack. 

Come Sail Away Memories & More Card Pack
$11.00

 

In the pack there are two sheets of card overlays. I have been looking at these for a while, wondering how to use them and then I got an idea from a card I spotted online. That card gave me the idea for today's card. 

In the video I explain how I created the card, which also uses the Swirls & Curls embossing folder:

 

Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder
$7.50

Here's my card and underneath you will find a list of supplies with order numbers, and my video tutorial!

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Balmy Blue: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Night of Navy: 3 1/4" x 4 3/4"

Other: Die-cutting machine, Swirls and Curls embossing folder (147923), Come Sail Away Memories & More card pack (149552), Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins (146933, optional), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Baker's Twine (149483)

Here's my video, thanks for watching! 

 

How to create a beautiful Magnolia Lane thank you

In today's video I am going to introduce the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set and coordinating dies to show you how to make a beautiful thank you card. You can take this idea and make any kind of occasions card you need!

I love the Magnolia Lane product suite not because it is one of our top sellers in the new catalog but because of the variety of products that you can create with! 

NOTE: You can actually buy ALL of these products as one complete bundle to get everything in the photo above - use order #152178

My card looks complicated to make but was very easy as my video below will show. And if you love to color this is the perfect bundle for you to consider!

Here's my card, I posted the inside below. (hint: check out page 36 in the Annual catalog to see how I got my idea!)

Stamp set: Good Morning Magnolia (bundle with framelits (151087)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Vellum 'card', trim to: 4" x 5 1/4"

Other: Die-cutting machine, Clear Block (118483), Magnolia Lane Memories & More card pack (149554), Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends combo pack (144045), Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends combo pack (148547), Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends combo pack (144601), Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack (149485)

Here's what I did for the inside of my card - using a sticker from the Memories & More sticker sheets:

Here's my video - thanks for watching and don't miss my bonus tips along the way!

A perfect way to tell dad he's the best

In today's video I am going to show you how to make a quick and easy but oh so lovely Father's Day card idea with the help of my Big Shot and the Come Sail Away product suite. 

You likely know by now how much I LOVE this new product suite - there are so many fun products that coordinate! And the bundle is oh so awesome!

With Father's Day coming soon I thought these products would help me create a quick and easy but oh so lovely Father's Day card!

Here's the card I created - and I included a video tutorial with extra tips under the list of products I used:

Sailing Home Father's Day card

Stamp set: Sailing Home (149457) OR bundle and save 10% (151066)

Ink: Memento Jet Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 11" x 4 1/4"; 2" square
          Basic Black: 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
          Come Sail Away paper (149481): 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, SNAIL adhesive, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Whisper White Baker's Twine (optional), Smooth Sailing dies (149576 OR bundle using the ordering number above)

Here's how I designed the inside of my card, using the same stamp set:

Here's my video tutorial - thanks for watching!

How to say a sad goodbye to two beautiful folders

In today's video tutorial I am going to feature two retiring embossing folders, and combine them to make a beautiful and easy to create thank you card. I also need to say goodbye to the Bitty Blooms punch pack so am going to make fun flower embellishments to make my thank you card a stand out. 

It's time to say a sad goodbye to Petal Burst and Petal Pair so what better way to do that other than use both of them for my card. 

Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
$7.65

Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$7.50

Bitty Blooms Punch Pack
$23.00

 

These two embossing folders are now discounted so click the shopping cart image on the right side of this blog post to place your order before they are gone for good! 

I was inspired for the colors of my card by a left over sheet of Needlepoint Nook paper - also retiring tomorrow - I love the bright colors in this paper and the happy feeling I get when I craft with it. From this patterned paper I chose Poppy Parade and Crushed Curry for the layers and elements, and then I created the 'thanks' phrase from the Well Written framelits pack. I love this pack of words and images and know I will certainly get my monies worth out of it in the coming year. 

Well Written Dies
$40.00

Watch the video under my card to not only see how I created it but also for some extra tips along the way!

Well Written thank you card

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" square
          Crushed Curry: 3" square; scrap for phrase
          Poppy Parade: 5 1/4" x 4" 
          Needlepoint Nook (148807): 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Well Written framelits dies (148534), Multi-purpose adhesive sheets, Best Route Enamel Shapes (146900), Petal Burst embossing folder (141493), Petal Pair embossing folders (145656), SNAIL adhesive, Bitty Blooms punch pack (148532)

Here's how I designed the inside of my card, using a strip of the Needlepoint Nook designer paper which was my original inspiration for design and colors: 

Here's my video tutorial: thanks for watching!