One more thing...if you didn't get the October Paper Pumpkin, that's ok, you still have time for the November Paper Pumpkin Kit. The November Kit makes 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs.
Christmastime Is Here!!!
The new Christmastime Is Here Suite is going to be available for purchase starting November 1!
The Designer Series Paper in this suite is just gorgeous! There is gold edging on these beautiful roses. I fussy cut this bouquet out but there is a die that cuts another one for you. I used the Golden Glitz Metallic Ink for my sentiment and it’s so pretty!
Tips & Instructions
Cherry Cobbler Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) - 5 1/4 x 4
Fussy cut rose bouquet from Christmastime DSP
Stamp sentiment with Golden Glitz Metallic Ink on Whisper White and cut with die from Christmastime Is Here Bundle. I used my Heat Tool to help speed up the drying of the ink.
Wrap ribbon around DSP layer and adhere in the back (I use Scotch Tape) and adhere layer to card base.
Adhere sentiment label to card
Adhere rose bouquet to card over ribbon with Dimensionals
Make bow and adhere with Mini Glue Dot
On the inside I stamped the Merry Christmas sentiment with the Golden Glitz Metallic Ink.
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Note: this suite is available starting November 1, 2019 while supplies last.
Snow Front Framed Scene
There’s so much you can do with the Snow Front Stamp Set. I love all the wintery images. I framed it with a sponged Woven Heirlooms frame.
Watch the video to see how I made this card.
Tips & Instructions
Merry Merlot Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (side folding)
Very Vanilla Layer - 5 x 3 3/4
Very Vanilla - cut with Woven Heirloom Frames Dies and emboss with coordinating 3D Embossing Folder (be sure to use the 3D Embossing Plate
Sponge frame with Soft Suede Ink
Lay frame over Very Vanilla layer and lightly mark inside of frame with pencil to help with placement of winter scene
Stamp water with Pacific Point Ink (stamp off twice first to get lighter layer), stamp sentiment (Itty Bitty Christmas) with Merry Merlot, deer with Early Espresso and trees with Shaded Spruce.
Erase pencil marks and then adhere frame over scene with Dimensionals
Adhere to card base
Wrap Linen Thread around twice and tie bow
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Make Your Own Pumpkin!!!
It’s so easy to make your own pumpkin using the Layering Ovals Dies. I embossed it as well just to jazz it up a bit!
I’m participating in a Build A Card Challenge. The challenge was to make a card with Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Simply Scored Tool, Ribbon and Die Cuts. What do you think?
Here’s some of the supplies I used.
Tips & Instructions
Pumpkin Pie Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Basic Black - 3 5/8 x 4 1/4
Very Vanilla - 3 3/8 x 4, score on right side 3 times at approximately 1/8 apart (I just eyeballed it) and stamp sentiment (from Country Home) with Black Memento Ink
Adhere Very Vanilla layer to Basic Black Layer and then adhere layers to card base with Dimensionals
Cut 3 Ovals from Layering Oval Dies (2 - second smallest and 1 - 3rd smallest) from Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Emboss ovals with Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder and then sponge with Pumpkin Pie Ink
Cut stem from top of leaf (I used Tropical Dies, use whatever leaf or die you have) with Early Espresso Cardstock)
Adhere smaller ovals behind larger oval to form a pumpkin and adhere stem
Adhere Leaf Ribbon using Mini Glue Dots behind each leaf
Adhere pumpkin to card with Dimensionals
Add 3 Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels
On the inside stamp sentiment with Memento Black Ink and Pumpkin with Pumpkin Pie Ink. I used the stamps from the Gather Together Stamp Set.
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Sketch Saturday - Itty Bitty Birthdays
Okay, what do you think of when you see this card? Does the Beatles song pop into your head?
The sketch is from the CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge from Splitcoastampers. I love participating in these challenges and I actually won the challenge for the card I posted on October 12th using the Gather Together Stamp Set. Yay for me!!!
Here’s the sketch for today’s card. You can play along at this link. CAS(E) this Sketch #345
Tips & Instructions
Coastal Cabana Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4 - Stamp bubbles with Coastal Cabana Ink around the edges
Whisper White Layer - 5 x 3 3/4
Stamp large image from the Artisan Textures Stamp Set with Coastal Cabana Ink, stamping off first. (Stamping off is when you ink up your stamp and stamp on scrap paper before stamping on your cardstock. This removes the first layer of ink to give you a lighter color.)
Stamp bubble images around randomly with Coastal Cabana, stamping off first
Stamp Sentiment with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. I used the “to you” sentiment from the “Cheers to you” stamp and had to cover the word “Cheers” with a Post-It Note, ink it up and then remove the Post-It Note before stamping.
Add sequins randomly. Use putty end of the Pick It Tool to easily pick up the sequins.
On the inside stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink and more bubbles with Coastal Cabana. I know this sentiment isn’t the lyrics to the song but I thought it went well with the card.
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Christmas Treat Boxes
Isn’t this a fun little treat box? I put some Hershey’s Nuggets in it and think it would be a great favor for Christmas.
Watch the video below to see how easy it is to make these.
Tips & Instructions
Shaded Spruce piece - 8 1/2 x 2, score at 3 3/4 & 4 3/4 and punch both ends with Delightful Tag Topper Punch
Cherry Cobbler strip - 6 1/2 x 3/4, score at 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 4 1/2 & 5 1/2
Stamp HoHoHo sentiment with Versamark on center 2” part of the strip and heat emboss with White Emboss Powder
Adhere strip around bottom of box as shown in video
Punch Gold Foil circle with 2” Circle Punch
Punch Plaid Tree with Tree Punch using the Wrapped In Plaid Designer Series Paper
Adhere Circle and Tree with Dimensionals
Add candy and Ribbon
I wrapped some candy with a 1 x 3 1/4 strip of the Wrapped In Plaid Designer Series Paper and fit 3 in each treat box. Here’s a sideview.
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(Note: The New Trimmer is available starting Nov. 1, 2019)
Beautiful Christmas Rose Card
Here’s a card that I made with the new Christmastime Is Here Suite which will be available starting November 1.
Christmas Roses are just so pretty. I love the greenery with the pinecones that go along with these beautiful roses. You can purchase these products starting Nov. 1 but if you can’t wait, why not use these for your Starter Kit and get them early. Just let me know if you are interested.
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
Stamp rose images with Poppy Parade Ink
Stamp Greenery with Shaded Spruce Ink. I did some masking to get the look I wanted
Stamp pine cones with Early Espresso Ink
Stamp sentiment with Versamark, pour Gold Embossing Powder and then heat with Heat Tool
Wrap Gold Shimmer Ribbon around Whisper White Layer and adhere to back. Tie bow and adhere with Mini Glue Dot
Adhere layer to Card Base
Add Gold Glimmer Enamel Dot to “i” in Christmas
On the inside stamp sentiment with Versamark and heat emboss with Gold Embossing Powder. Stamp greenery with Shaded Spruce Ink and pine cones with Early Espresso Ink.
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(Note: The Christmastime Is Here Suite is available starting Nov. 1, 2019 while supplies last.)
Fun Snowman Season Card
The snowman in the Snowman Season Stamp Set is so cute. I used the Feels Like Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper to create a blizzard!
Watch the video to see all the steps to make a card like this.
Tips & Instructions
Seaside Spray Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Feels Like Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8
Cut 2nd Largest and 2nd Smallest Scalloped Oval with Seaside Spray Cardstock using Layer Ovals Dies
Cut 3rd Largest and 2nd Smallest Oval with Whisper White Cardstock using Layering Oval Dies
Stamp snowflakes on large white oval with Seaside Spray Ink
Stamp Snowman and Hat with Black Memento Ink on Whisper White Cardstock and punch with Snowman Punch. Punch 2 arms with Early Espresso Cardstock
Color Snowman and Hat with Stampin’ Blends (Dark Pumpkin Pie, Dark Real Red, Dark Seaside Spray, Dark Shaded Spruce and Dark Smokey Slate). Adhere hat and arms to Snowman.
Stamp sentiment with Silvery Shimmer Metallic Ink on small white oval (heat to dry)
Adhere Designer Series Paper to Whisper White Layer and wrap ribbon around, adhering in back. Adhere layers to card base
Adhere ovals to scalloped Ovals and then adhere to card using Dimensionals
Adhere snowman to larger oval with Dimensionals
Make bow and adhere to ribbon using Mini Glue Dot
Add some Faceted Dots and Rhinestones
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24 Hour Stamp Sale!!!
24-HOUR STAMP SALE!
October 23 is the big day! For 24-HOURS ONLY, you can save 15% on select stamp sets. This sale will be over at midnight (MT), so reach out to your customers now and invite them to save!
PROMOTION DETAILS:
Order Deadlines
Phone: October 23, 2019; 6:50 pm (MT)
OEX/Online: October 23, 2019; 11:50 pm (MT)
Get select sets at a 15% discount.
Discount applies to select stamp sets only when purchased individually during the 24-hour promotion period.
Bundles featuring stamp sets from the promotion will not be discounted.
If you purchased a stamp set prior to the sale, we will not be offering exchanges or credits.
In the event that we run out of any item offered, promotional pricing will be honored on items backordered, up to the point it reaches the backorder limit. Once an item reaches the backorder limit and is not orderable, it will no longer be available during the promotion and will not be available to order until additional inventory arrives in your market.
Some of my favorite sets are on the sale list below:
Beautiful You, Waterfront, Painted Harvest, Beautiful Day and Rooted In Nature.
There are some great background stamps on the list as well. You won't want to miss this. Look through the list and then click the Shop button below to be taken to my online store.
Cup of Christmas!!!
This is such a cool stamp set. You can stamp on both sides of the stamp so you can reverse the image!!!
Watch the video from Stampin’ Up! to see how this works!
This is such a fun and versatile stamp set. You can purchase it by clicking on the item below or the Shop Now button and it will bring you to my Online Store. You can purchase as a bundle and save 10% or purchase just the stamp set or just the dies.
Still Scenes Bundle
This is such a great bundle. Look at the beautiful shaker card you can make with it.
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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
