This is such a great bundle. Look at the beautiful shaker card you can make with it.
Still Scenes Bundle
Sketch Saturday - Gather Together Harvest Card
Time for another sketch! I used the wheat image from the Gather Together Stamp set along with the sentiment from Country Home. I love these fall colors.
The sketch is another challenge from Splitcoaststampers CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge. Here’s the link. CAS(E) this Sketch #343
Tips & Instructions
Rich Razzleberry Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Very Vanilla Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Stamp wheat image from the Gather Together Stamp Set starting in the middle with Rich Razzleberry Ink. Stamp 2 wheat images upside down with Crushed Curry Ink and then 2 more with Terracotta Tile Ink right-side up.
Stamp sentiment (from Country Home Stamp Set) with Rich Razzleberry Ink on 3 1/4 x 1/2 strip of Very Vanilla and cut banner on one end with Banner Triple Punch
Adhere banner over wheat and add copper Designer Element
On the inside stamp the sentiment with Rich Razzleberry Ink and the wheat image with Terracotta Tile and Crushed Curry Ink.
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Gather Together Beautiful Wheat Wreath
I love how this wreath turned out. I used the wheat stamp from the Gather Together Stamp Set and the Stamparatus to make it.
Watch the video below and I’ll walk you through the steps. I used the Golden Glitz Metallic Ink which gives the wreath a nice shimmer.
Tips & Instructions
Merry Merlot Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Very Vanilla Layer - 4 x 4
Come To Gather Designer Series Paper Strip - 4 1/4 x 1 1/4
Stamp wheat image with Merry Merlot Ink using the Stamparatus as shown in the video
Note: After you stamp with the Golden Glitz Metallic Ink, dry with the Heat Tool
Clean stamp and stamp wheat image with Golden Glitz Metallic Ink in the space between the Merry Merlot wheat images
Stamp sentiment with the Golden Glitz Metallic on Very Vanilla scrap and punch with 2 1/2” circle punch
Cut scalloped circle with Layering Circle and adhere to sentiment circle
Adhere layers to card base
Adhere sentiment using Dimensionals
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Snow Front - Peace & Happiness
I love how you can make a pretty scene with the Snow Front Stamp Set. I framed it with the Frosted Frames Die to make it look like a picture.
A cabin in the woods is such a peaceful scene for a Christmas or Winter card.
Tips & Instructions
Pretty Peacock Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Seaside Spray Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Cut Frosted Frame from Pretty Peacock Cardstock
Cut Frame Center from Whisper White Cardstock
Stamp scene on the white center (water with Seaside Spray Ink, stamping off first to get lighter color, cabin with Early Espresso Ink, trees with Pretty Peacock Ink, stamping direct, then off to get different shades and the sentiment (from Itty Bitty Christmas) with Seaside Spray Ink.
Lay piece of ribbon over Pretty Peacock Frame and cut small slit to pull it through the leaves on one side.
Lay Ribbon across Pretty Peacock Frame, leaving enough to wrap behind Seaside Spray Layer. Adhere Pretty Peacock Frame to Seaside Spray Layer and adhere ribbon in back
Adhere White layer over frame with Dimensionals
Add 3 Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels
On the inside stamp sentiment with Seaside Spray Ink and trees with Pretty Peacock Ink, re-stamping without re-inking to get various shades.
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Merry Moose Christmas Card
Don’t you just love a moose wearing a scarf? The Merry Moose Bundle is so fun!
Take a look at the video to see how I made these cards.
Tips & Instructions
Shaded Spruce Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (side folding)
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 1 1/2, emboss with Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder (use with the 3D Embossing Plate)
Lay embossed layer over white layer and mark lightly with a pencil to determine placement for trees
Stamp evergreen trees, stamping 2nd and 3rd times without re-inking
Adhere embossed layer to white layer and adhere to card base
Stamp 2 moose outline images with black ink and then stamp to fill in with Crumb Cake Ink (Tip, use blender pen to fill in any white space if image doesn’t line up as shown in video)
Stamp scarf image with Real Red Ink and Shaded Spruce Ink and fussy cut
Stamp sentiment and punch with Timeless Label Punch (leaving bottom curve off)
Adhere moose and sentiment tag with Dimensionals and add Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dot to top of tag
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Simple Merry Christmas Card
I love challenges! This card was made for a challenge called Build A Card Challenge. We had to make a card using an Embossing Folder, Real Red, Whisper White, Three Layers and Twine. Here’s what I made!
Challenges are a great way to get started with creating. They give you something specific to aim for.
Tips & Instructions
Real Red Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper Layer (red stripes) 5 1/4 x 2
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 2 1/4, emboss with Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder (use 3D Embossing Plate)
Adhere striped layer to embossed layer (make sure it ends up at 5 1/4 x 4 so it fits nicely on the card base) and wrap red ribbon around the seam, then adhere to card base.
Whisper White scrap - cut with Stitched Rectangle Die & stamp sentiment with Shaded Spruce Ink
Punch Christmas Tree from Perfectly Plaid Designer Series Paper and adhere to sentiment label, then adhere label over ribbon using Dimensionals
Add Red Rhinestones to tree
Tie 2 pieces of White Twine into a bow and add with a Mini Glue Dot
On the inside stamp sentiment with Real Red Ink and a tree with Shaded Spruce Ink.
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Sketch Saturday - Pressed Petals & Daisy Punch
Today’s sketch is from the Splitcoaststampers CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge.
Here’s the sketch. You can see other cards and play along at this link. CAS(E) this Sketch #342
I used a variety of products: Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper, the Daisy Punch, Varied Vases Stamp Set and In The Woods Dies.
Tips & Instructions
Crumb Cake Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (Top Folding)
Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper (Wood Grain) 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 (Be sure to have the wood grain going the right way)
Pressed Petals Strip (flowers) 4 1/4 x 1
Adhere wood grain layer to card base and adhere flower strip over top seam
Stamp sentiment with Versamark above flower strip, pour white embossing powder and heat
Punch 2 daisies with Whisper White Cardstock and adhere in center, offsetting a little
Cut 2 leaf branches with In The Woods Dies and adhere over flower strip
Adhere daisy over leaves
Add Floral Center
On the inside, stamp sentiment with Rococo Rose Ink (Varied Vases Stamp Set). Stamp stem with Pear Pizzazz and daisy image with Rococo Rose Ink (Daisy Lane Stamp Set)
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Snowman Card with a Gift Card Pocket
This is a fun Christmas Card with a pocket on the outside and a pocket on the inside for a Gift Card.
These snowmen are just so cute. This is a great card to give with some money or a gift card to your favorite child, grandchild, niece or nephew. Watch the video to see how easy it is to make.
Tips & Instructions
Real Red Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Coastal Cabana Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Whisper White Layer - 5 x 3 3/4
Let It Snow Designer Series Paper - cut pocket with Pocket Die
Fold pocket on score lines and lay over white layer to determine placement. Lightly mark top of pocket with pencil
Stamp snowman image on white layer so top of snowman is above pencil line
Color snowman’s had and nose with Stampin’ Blends (Dark Real Red, Dark Pumpkin Pie)
Stamp snowflakes around snowman with Coastal Cabana Ink - stamp off first to get lighter shade
Adhere pocket over snowman
Real Red Glimmer Strip - 3/8 x 2 9/16 (size of pocket width) & scrap to punch heart
Adhere glimmer strip to top of pocket and heart as shown
Cut another pocket and adhere on the inside to hold a gift card. Stamp snowman with Black Ink and color it’s nose with a Pumpkin Pie Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker. Stamp sentiment with Real Red Ink and snowflakes with Coastal Cabana, stamping off first.
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Beautiful Embossed Magnolia Card
The embossed magnolia is so big and beautiful. You really don’t need to add much more!!!
This is one of my favorite suites in the Annual Catalog. Everything coordinates so well and I love Mossy Meadow and Petal Pink together.
Tips & Instructions
Mossy Meadow Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2
Petal Pink Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss with Magnolia 3D Embossing Folder (use with the 3D Embossing Plate)
Mossy Meadow Strip - 4 1/4 x 5/8
Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper Strip - cut stripes (about 3/8)
Whisper White Scrap - stamp sentiment with Mossy Meadow Ink and punch with Timeless Label Punch
Whisper White Scrap - Stamp flower image with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and color with Mossy Meadow and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends and cut with coordinating die
Adhere all layers and strips, adhere label and flower using Dimensionals
Add Pearls under sentiment
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Colorful Seasons - Baby Wipe Technique
Fall cards are perfect for the Baby Wipe Technique. I love that you can create colorful leaves with such an easy technique.
You need a baby wipe and a bunch of re-inkers.
Watch the video below to see how to do this technique.
Tips & Techniques
Old Olive Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Crushed Curry Layer - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8
Whisper White Layer - 5 x 3 3/4
Create your “ink pad” using a baby wipe that’s folded a couple of times. Add drops of colors (I used Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Pool Party)
Stamp branch with Early Espresso Ink
Stamp leaves randomly using the baby wipe as your ink pad
Adhere layers to card base
Whisper White Strip 1 x 3 7/8, stamp sentiment with Early Espresso Ink and a few leaves
Crushed Curry Strip 1 1/4 x 3 78, adhere to white strip
Adhere strip to card using Dimensionals
Add 3 rhinestones to top as shown
Don’t forget to stamp your envelope before you throw away the baby wipe.
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Painted Harvest Sunflower Card
Sunflowers are so beautiful and really bring in the Fall Season. With the Painted Harvest Stamp Set, you can make a pretty background full of sunflowers!
To make a sunflower, I like to stamp a darker color with the smaller image and then use a lighter color to stamp the larger image using the opening in the center to help line it up. To get even more dimension, you can stamp each image and rotate just a little bit and then stamp again without re-inking.
Tips & Techniques
Pear Pizzazz Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Stamp larger flower image with Daffodil Delight 3 times as shown
Stamp smaller flower image with Mango Melody using the open center to help line up the image
Stamp center with Crumb Cake Ink and then stamp the small dots with Crumb Cake Ink as well
Stamp detailed leaf images with Pear Pizzazz and then stamp over them with the solid image but stamp off first (stamp on scrap paper first to remove the first layer of ink)
Wrap ribbon around front, adhering to back of Whisper White layer and then adhere layer to card base
Stamp sentiment (I used one from the Good Morning Magnolia Stamp Set) with Early Espresso Ink and punch with Pretty Label Punch
Adhere sentiment over ribbon using Dimensionals
Tie 2 strands of Linen Thread into a bow and adhere with Mini Glue Dot
On the inside stamp leaf image at top and bottom corner.
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Sketch Saturday - Butterfly Gala
I used the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set and coordinating punch to make today’s card. I really had to think about this one, what to put in all those little boxes.
The sketch I’m using today is from a team challenge that I’m participating in with my Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator’s Team. We have so much fun together!
Tips & Instructions
Lovely Lipstick Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Pineapple Punch Layer - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8
Whisper White Layer - 5 x 3 3/4, emboss with Subtle 3D Embossing Folder (use the 3D Embossing Plate)
Pineapple Punch - 6 squares - 1 x 1
Whisper White - 6 squares - 7/8 x 7/8
Whisper White strip - stamp 6 small butterflies with their bodies with Black Memento Ink, color with Stampin’ Blends (Dark Pineapple Punch, Light Lovely Lipstick, Dark Pool Party) and punch with coordinating punch. (Note, if you use a strip about an inch, you can just ink the small butterfly and don’t worry about the large butterfly on the stamp, you will punch it away)
Adhere Layers and squares and then butterflies just putting adhesive (I used Multi-purpose Liquid Glue) on the butterfly body, not the wings)
Whisper White Strip - 1/2 x 2 1/2, stamp sentiment with black ink and punch banner on one end (I like to use the Banner Triple Punch for this)
Pineapple Punch Strip - 5/8 x 2 1/2, punch banner on one end and adhere to sentiment strip then adhere to card using Dimensionals
Add Rhinestones to butterflies and side of sentiment strip
On the inside, I stamped 2 butterflies and colored them the same way I did the butterflies on the front. To be sure I only stamped the small butterfly, I covered the larger one with pieces of Post-It Note and inked up the stamp and the REMOVE the Post-It Note before stamping. I stamped their body and the antennae as well.
The sketch I’m using today is from a team challenge that I’m participating in with my Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator’s Team. We have so much fun together!
Christmas Countdown Project Kit
The Christmas Countdown Project Kit is so amazing! It’s better in person than what the catalog shows.
You can use it as designed to count down to Christmas, as an Advent Calendar or turn the boxes around and store embellishments. It’s very sturdy and will last a long time.
This is a project you can do with your kids or grandkids. Get a few crafters together and share the stamp set and ink pads and have a fun time putting your kits together.
If you want to make it as shown on the video and in the catalog, you will need to order the Christmas Countdown Stamp Set, a Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad, an Early Espresso Ink Pad, a Mossy Meadow Ink Pad, some blocks as well as adhesives. Just click on the products below to be brought to my online store to shop.
Winter Woods Snowy Christmas Card
I used the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint to add snow to the tree and hill on this card. It was fun to use…just heat it with your Heat Tool and watch it puff up.
Winter Woods is a great stamp set from the Annual Catalog for a peaceful winter scene. I love the coordinating die, especially the one to create a hill.
Tips & Instructions
Shaded Spruce Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Whisper White hill - 4 x 2, cut hill using die and stamp sentiment using Shaded Spruce Ink
Shaded Spruce scrap - cut with tree die
Stamp trees across card (above where hill will be) using Crumb Cake Ink
Add puff paint to hill and tree and then heat with heat tool until is puffs
Adhere layers to card base and adhere tree using Dimensionals
On the inside, stamp top of tree image and sentiment with Shaded Spruce Ink. I used the Merry Christmas sentiment from the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set.
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Fun Halloween Black Cat Card
This Cat Punch is just perfect to make a Halloween Card. Pair it with the cute Monster Bash Designer Series Paper and you’ve got a spooky card!
I’ll show you all the steps to make this easy card….and I didn’t even use a stamp!
Tips & Instructions
Basic Black Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Monster Bash Designer Series Paper Layer - 4 x 3, adhere to card base
Whisper White Layer - 4 x 2, emboss with Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder (be sure to use the 3D Embossing Plate)
Sponge brick wall lightly with Gray Granite Ink and then adhere to card base
Whisper White - punch with 2 1/2” Circle Punch and sponge lightly with Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight Ink
Basic Black - punch cat and cat head
Adhere moon to card and then cat as shown
Adhere 4 1/4 x 1/2 Basic Black strip across card
Basic Black - cut letters to spell boo! and adhere along with cat head over brick wall
Here’s a picture of Bailey peaking over the back of the couch. Doesn’t he look like the head of the cat peaking up in the bottom corner of the card?
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Brightly Gleaming New Year's Card
I made this New Year’s Card without having a New Year’s sentiment :)
This Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Paper is so rich with the copper stars on Night Of Navy, it’s so classy!
Tips & Instructions
Night Of Navy Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Copper Foil Layer - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8
Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Cut largest Stitched Star with Copper Foil
Cut 2nd largest Stitched Star with Night Of Navy
Adhere card layers and stars and then pop up stars using Dimensionals
Whisper White Scrap - stamp sentiment with Versamark, cover with Copper Embossing Powder and melt with Heat Tool
Punch sentiment using Classic Label Punch and adhere over star.
On the inside stamp sentiment using Versamark and heat emboss with Copper Embossing powder.
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Sketch Saturday - Gather Together
Today’s card is another one using the Gather Together Bundle. I just love this bundle and the coordinating Designer Series Paper.
The sketch is one I found on Pinterest. It’s an OWH (Operation Write Home) sketch. I changed up the sizes a little bit, making the layers a little larger.
Tips & Instructions
Pretty Peacock Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Come To Gather Designer Series Paper (pumpkins) - 3 1/4 x 4
Come To Gather Designer Series Paper (gingham) - 2 pieces - 1 7/8 x 1 7/8
Scrap of Pretty Peacock - cut 1 leaf with dies
Scrap of Mint Macaron - cut 2 leaves with dies
Scrap of Whisper White - Stamp with Pumpkin Pie Ink and cut with coordinating dies
Color pumpkins with Light Pumpkin Pie Blends and stems with Dark Crumb Cake Blends
Add some Wink of Stella to the pumpkins
Adhere all layers as shown on card, popping up the pumpkins with Dimensionals
On the inside, stamp pumpkins with Pumpkin Pie Ink. I didn’t put in a sentiment because I want to write a note.
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Tidings All Around Fall Wreath
I love Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry together, especially for an Autumn card!
The wreaths were cut from the All-Around Wreath Dies and they are so pretty together against the woodgrain layer. Watch the video to see how to make these cards.
Tips & Instructions
Cajun Craze Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Very Vanilla Layer - 5 1/2 x 3 3/4
Come To Gather Designer Series Paper (woodgrain) - 5 1/2 x 3 1/2
Very Vanilla - punch with 2” Circle Punch and stamp sentiment using Cajun Craze Ink
Adhere circle to woodgrain layer making sure the wreath will fit well around it
Adhere all layers to card base
Cut 2 wreaths (one with Crushed Curry and one with Cajun Craze) with the All-Around Wreath Dies and adhere one over the other, offsetting a little bit
Adhere wreaths together and then pop wreath up using Dimensionals
Tie bow and adhere with Mini Glue Dots
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Perfectly Plaid Winter Knit Card
The Wrapped In Plaid Designer Series Paper along with the Perfectly Plaid Bundle are so great for Christmas cards.
I used the Winter Knit Embossing Folder for a nice border on top.
Tips & Instructions
Cherry Cobbler Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Cherry Cobbler Layer - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, emboss top part with Winter Knit 3D Embossing Folder
Very Vanilla Layer 5 1/2 x 2 1/4, stamp sentiment with Cherry Cobbler Ink and adhere to Cherry Cobbler Layer
Gold Foil Strip 5 1/2 x 3/8 adhere across seam
Punch 3 Christmas Trees from the Wrapped In Plaid Designer Series Paper with the Tree Punch and adhere 2 flat and the 3rd pop up with Dimensionals
Add Cherry Cobbler Rhinestones (you can use the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels or you can color the clear ones with a Dark Cherry Cobble Stampin’ Blends Marker
On the inside, stamp sentiment with Cherry Cobbler Ink and tree with Shaded Spruce Ink.
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Brightly Gleaming Toile Christmas
The Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper is just gorgeous! One side of each sheet has copper foil which really makes it so rich and pretty.
In the video I’ll show you how to color on your stamps with Stampin’ Write Markers to get the different colors on the floral images.
Tips & Instructions
Mossy Meadow Card Base - 5 1/2 x 11 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Copper Foil Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Whisper White Layer - 5 x 3 3/4
Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Layer - 2 x 3 3/4
Whisper White Scraps - on large floral stamp, using Stampin’ Write Markers, color berries with Real Red, leaves with Mossy Meadow and stems with Early Espresso. Breath on the stamp before stamping on your cardstock. Repeat to get a second image.
Stamp sentiment on another Whisper White Scrap with Mossy Meadow Ink
Cut floral images and sentiment with coordinating die
Adhere layers and floral images and then adhere the sentiment using Dimensionals
