Nov 13, 2018 | Christmas, Holiday Catalog, Stampin Up |
This Snowman Gift Card Holder was created using the Spirited Snowmen stamp set and
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Anyone would love to receive this Snowman gift card this holiday season. This dancing snowman is colorful and will bring a smile to all their faces. The bow is the perfect addition. You can get the products from my online store in the Holiday Catalog section. Take a look at the inside of the Snowman Gift Card.
Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Spirited Snowmen Stamp Set (c-148072) (w-148075)
Cardstock – Shaded Spruce (146981); Whisper White (100730)
Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708)
Stampin’ Blends Markers – Basic Black Combo (147942); Real Red Dark (147934); Shaded Spruce Dark (147937); Smoky Slate Light (145054); Soft Suede Dark (146875); Color Lifter (144608)
Misc. – Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (147923); Snowfall Thinlits (149692); Layering Circles Framelits (141705); ¾” Circle Punch (119873); Real Red 3/8” Mixed Satin Ribbon (147894); Wink of Stella (141897); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (144106); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Big Shot (143263)
Measurements:
• Shaded Spruce: 4 1/4” x 10 3/4”; 3” x 3”
• Whisper White: 3” x 3”; 2” x 5”; 4” x 4”; scraps for snowflakes
Instructions for Snowman Gift Card
1. Score Shaded Spruce cardstock at 4 1/4″ and 8 1/2″; fold to create card base. Use 3/4” Circle Punch to punch notch in inside flap. Adhere sides with Tear & Tape to create pocket for gift card.
2. Emboss 4” x 4” piece of Whisper White cardstock with Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder. Brush several swirls with Wink of Stella; let dry. Adhere to card base with Tear & Tape.
3. Die-cut scalloped circle from 3” x 3” piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock.
4. Stamp snowman image on 3” x 3” piece of Whisper White cardstock. Die-cut with Layering Circle Framelit. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. Brush hat trim with Wink of Stella. Adhere to Shaded Spruce die-cut.
5. Wrap 8 1/2″ piece of Real Red 3/8” Mixed Satin Ribbon around card front; adhere with Tear & Tape. Tie bow from 5” piece of ribbon and set aside.
6. Adhere snowman layer to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
7. Adhere bow with Mini Glue Dot.
8. Die-cut snowflakes from scrap of Whisper White cardstock; adhere with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
9. Adhere 2” x 5” piece of Whisper White cardstock to Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet. Die-cut snowflake border. Adhere to inside of card as shown.
Nov 12, 2018 | Fall, Holiday Catalog, Stampin Up |
The Shaded Spruce Thanks card is created using the Falling for Leaves stamp set. I used the color wash technique so that the color on the leaf is spread around.
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Fall comes in so many colors. This Shaded Spruce Thanks card has a wonderful glow to it. You can’t really even see how there are a few different colors used for inking. Adding the thread and gems is a way to top off the card and bring some attention to the leaf. Also, using the Aqua Painter for the watercolor spreads the ink as light or as dark as you would like.
Supplies:
Stamp Set: Falling for Leaves (147680) or bundle with dies (149938)
Cardstock & Paper: Shimmery White (101910), Shaded Spruce (146981), Soft Sea Foam (16988), Silver Foil Sheets (132178)
Ink: Shaded Spruce (147088), Balmy Blue (147105), Pool Party (147107), Soft Sea Foam (147102)
Miscellaneous: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Detailed Leaves Thinlits Dies (147921) or bundle with stamp set (149938), Silver Metallic Thread (138402), Clear Faceted Gems (144142), Aqua Painter (103954), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
Measurements:
• Shaded Spruce card base: 11” x 4-1/4”, scored at 5-1/2” then folded in half
• Shimmery White Paper: 3” x 3-1/2”
• Soft Sea Foam: 5-1/2” x 1-1/2”
• Silver Foil Sheet: 5-1/2” x ½”
Instructions:
1. Stamp Falling For Leaves branch image several times in Shaded Spruce onto the card front, as shown, to create a foundation for the focal point.
2. Stamp the sentiment in Shaded Spruce onto the Soft Sea Foam layer & adhere with SNAIL.
3. Adhere Silver Foil across the top of the sentiment layer with SNAIL.
4. Stamp the large leaf in Shaded Spruce onto Shimmery White cardstock.
5. Use an Aqua Painter to apply a wash of color over the leaf using a blend of Balmy Blue, Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam. The stamped ink will bleed and run and add to the color. TIP: Squeeze the ink pad before opening to transfer ink to the lid for a palette of color.
6. Die cut the leaf with the Detailed Leaves Thinlits.
7. Cover the back of the leaf with SNAIL, then add loops of Silver Metallic Thread to it.
8. Pop up the leaf with Dimensionals.
9. Add a Clear Faceted Gem to the center of the leaf.
Nov 8, 2018 | Fall, Holiday Catalog, Stampin Up |
Colored Fall leaves surround us this time of year. That’s why I wanted to share this beautifully colored card and hope it makes you smile.
Falling for Leaves
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Supplies:
Stamp Set: Falling for Leaves (147680) or bundle with dies (149938)
Cardstock and Paper: Blackberry Bliss (133675), Mossy Meadow ( 133676), Watercolor Paper (122959), Copper Foil Sheets (142020)
Ink: Mossy Meadow (147111), Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills in Cajun Craze (119790), Crushed Curry (131158), Blackberry Bliss (133648), and Mossy Meadow (133651)
Miscellaneous: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Detailed Leaves Thinlits Dies (147921) or bundle with stamp set (149938), Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (148026), Detailed Trio Punch (146320), Banner Triple Punch (138292), Aqua Painter (103954), 3/16” Braided Linen Trim (147808), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), household waxed paper
Measurements:
• Blackberry Bliss card base: 11” x 4-1/4”, scored at 5-1/2” then folded in half plus a piece about plus scrap 3-3/4” x 5-1/4”
• Watercolor Paper: one 6” x 9” sheet
• Mossy Meadow: ¾” x 4”
• Copper Foil Sheet: 1“ x 4” plus scrap
• Ribbon: about 4-5” (enough to tie a bow)
Instructions:
1. Run smaller Blackberry Bliss cardstock through Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and adhere to card base with SNAIL and dots of Multipurpose Liquid Glue as needed.
2. One at a time, squeeze ink refills into your preferred receptacle (ink pad, plastic plate, small washable bowl) and with a moist Aqua Painter color in a circular bull’s eye starting with Crushed Curry in the center then Cajun Craze, Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow to create circles of color. No need to be neat. About 5 bull’s eyes should fit onto one Watercolor Paper sheet. Set aside to dry.
3. With Mossy Meadow ink, stamp sentiment onto Mossy Meadow cardstock aligning a little bit to the right of center.
4. Align Copper Foil Sheet with Mossy Meadow sentiment and adhere together with SNAIL Adhesive.
5. Using Banner Triple Punch, punch banner end on left side of sentiment then tie 3/16” Braided Linen Trim around left edge. Secure to back of cardstock with one Mini Glue Dot.
6. Die cut Watercolor Paper with large detailed maple leaf die positioning die to try to capture your favorite colors in the spots you want them.
7. Using the scrap of Copper Foil Sheets and the Detailed Trio Punch punch out 3 dots.
8. Using Mini Glue Dots in strategic places, adhere maple leaves to corrugated cardstock then use the same adhesive to attach the sentiment piece.
9. Squeeze a small blob of Multipurpose Liquid Glue onto a piece of scrap paper and your Paper Snips, attach 3 Copper Foil Sheet dots as speckles around the leaves.
Nov 7, 2018 | Christmas, Holiday Catalog, Stampin Up, Uncategorized |
Candy Cane Season
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There is so much you can do with the Candy Cane Season stamp set in the Holiday Catalog. Combine it with the Candy Cane Builder Punch from my online store and you can create so many wonderful cards this holiday season.
Supplies
Stamp Sets: Candy Cane Season (147692 – photopolymer)
Inks: Poppy Parade (147050), Shaded Spruce (147088), & Gray Granite (147118) Classic Stampin’ Pads
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Poppy Parade (119793), and Shaded Spruce (146981) cardstock
Embellishments: Clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Silver & Whisper White Silver Baker’sTwine (145569)
Other: SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Candy Cane Builder Punch (148011), Banner Triple Punch (138292), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122234), Paper Snips (103579)
Measurements:
• Poppy Parade: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored and folded at 4-1/4” (card base)
• Shaded Spruce: 5-1/8” x 3-7/8”, and strip that is 5/8” wide
• Whisper White: 5” x 3-3/4”, strip that is 1/2” wide, and scrap for stamping the candy cane
Instructions:
- Stamp the ‘ho ho’ stamp onto the large piece of Whisper White cardstock using Gray Granite ink. Using your SNAIL, glue this piece to the Shaded Spruce cardstock, and then glue the entire layer to the card base.
- Stamp the striped candy cane stamp onto your scrap paper using Poppy Parade ink. Stamp the outline around it using the same colour. *Note* It can be tricky lining up the stripes with the outline. You may want to practice on scrap paper first, OR just stamp the lines without the outline.
- Punch the candy cane using the Candy Cane Builder Punch.
- Stamp the sentiment onto the strip of Whisper White cardstock using Shaded Spruce ink.
- Using the Banner Triple Punch, punch notches into the ends of the strips of Whisper White and Shaded Spruce cardstock. See the photo for placement of the sentiment because you don’t want to cut off too much cardstock as the candy cane will then cover the sentiment. Glue the two layers together, and trim to fit the card.
- Glue the stamped cardstock to the Early Espresso cardstock using SNAIL, and the entire piece to the Tranquil Tide card base.
- Adhere the sentiment layer and the candy cane to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Tie a bow in a 6-8” piece of silver Baker’s Twine, and adhere to the candy cane with a glue dot. Add five rhinestones of various sizes to the card.
Nov 6, 2018 | 12 Weeks of Christmas, Christmas, Holiday Catalog |
Bring on the Presents 3D Gift Bag
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This is a great 3D Gift Bag to use for anyone on your holiday gift list. The 3D bow adds dimension to the project and gives you the wow factor for your family and friends. You can create a bunch of them and keep them on hand all season long. Take a look at the bow up close and see how beautiful it is. You can get the stamp set and All The Presents Thinlits in a bundle and save 10%.
Here are the ingredients for the 3D Gift Bag
Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Bring on the Presents (147767, or bundle with All the Presents Thinlits Dies- 149926)
Card Stock – Whisper White (100730)
Stamp Pads – Staz-On Black (101406); Real Red (147084)
Misc. – Striped Treat Bags (144255); Gold Foil Paper (132622); Gold Glimmer Paper (146958); Window Sheets (142314); Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends- Dark (144575); All the Presents Thinlits Dies (147917); Suite Season Specialty Washi Tape (148079); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Paper Snips (103579)
Measurements:
Whisper White Cardstock- 3” x 2”
Gold Foil Paper- Scrap piece approx. ½” x 2 ½”
Gold Glimmer Paper- approx. 4” x 2 ½”
Window Sheet- approx. 4” x 2 ½”
Instructions:
- Stamp your two bow pieces on the window sheet using Staz-On black ink. Keep your hand steady because it’s slippery- or use your Stamparatus to get a good stamped image.
- Flip them over and color with your Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend and set aside to let it dry. The coloring will look streaky but once you add the glimmer paper under it, it won’t show.
- Use the Suite Season Specialty Washi Tape in the polka dot print over each of the gold stripes on your bag. Just cut the ends with your paper snips and rub your finger over the tape to the ends of the bag to make sure it sticks well.
- Stamp your To: From: sentiment in the middle of your Whisper White tag.
- Die cut the border using the die from All the Presents die set in Gold Foil Paper. Adhere that border to the bottom of the tag using liquid glue. Snip ends with paper snips to be even with the tag.
- Die cut both bows on the window sheet and one of each of the bows from the Gold Glimmer Paper. Then, attach the small window sheet bow (stamped side up) to the small glimmer paper blow using glue dots. The glue dots will be invisible. Do the same for the bigger bow. Attach the small bow to the bigger bow with a Stampin’ Dimensional.
- Attach the bow combo to the top of the tag with Stampin’ Dimensionals and attach the tag to your 3D Gift Bag.
Remember, you do not have to invent the wheel to be creative, just copy this project! Did you make it with your own hands? Then you have created! Order any of these supplies by clicking on any image in this email or by linking to my ONLINE STORE.
Nov 5, 2018 | Christmas, Holiday Catalog, Shop, Stampin Up |
Mrs Claus Comes to Town
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That little happy face brightens my day. How can you not love this image and the thought of Mrs Claus coming to town? Let’s face it, Santa may need some help these days. The Holiday Catalog has all the products in the Santa’s Workshop suite. The sentiment is from the Star of Light stamp set on page 98 of the Annual Catalog. You can see all the products below.
Supplies:
Stamps –Star of Light (142110)
Card Stock – Coastal Cabana (131297), Bermuda Bay (131197), Whisper White (100730), Smoky Slate (131202)
Pads – Bermuda Bay (147096)
Misc.– Big Shot (143263), Santa’s Sign Post Framelits (147911), Bunch of Banners (141488), Layering Circle Framelits (141705), Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder (147923)), Dimensionals (104430), Santa’s Workshop DSP
Measurements:
• Coastal Cabana 5 ½ x 8 ½
• Bermuda Bay scraps
• Whisper White scraps
• Smoky Slate scraps
Instructions:
1. Cut 2 5/8” Circle from Coastal Cabana Card Base using Big Shot. Set center aside.
2. Also, cut another 2 5/8” Circle from Bermuda Bay Card stock. Center the 3” Scallop and cut out the frame.
3. The next cut is 2 1/4″ Whisper White Scallop, Pop up with Dimensionals.
4. Cut 1 7/8” Stitched Circle. Layer on Whisper White.
5. You need to cut Mrs. Claus from the DSP and pop her up with Dimensionals. Layer on Smoky Slate.
6. Stamp phrase and Cut banner from Whisper White and then Cut banner again using Bermuda Bay Card Stock. This will give you your frame. Pop up with Dimensionals together.
