This someone special thank you can be used through the holidays. The season of thanks is coming and that means letting all our loved ones know how much they mean to us. You can thank them with this special card. The sentiment can really be used all year round but Thanksgiving tends to bring us closer.
Supplies: Stamp Sets – Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set [149298], Buffalo Check Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151372] Card Stock – Whisper White [100730], Basic Black [121045], Mango Melody [146989] Stamp Pads – Versamark Pad [102283], Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406], Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad [147093], Misc. – Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack [149554], Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638], Detailed Trio Punch [146320], Stamparatus [146276], Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper [149484], Embossing Buddy [103083], Heat Tool [129053], White Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109132], Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755], Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]
Measurements:
• Whisper White: 8 ½” x 5 ½” & 4 ¼” x 2 ¼” (for die cut) • Basic Black: 5 ¼” x 4” & 4 ½” x 2 ¾” (for die cut) • Mango Medley: 5” x 3 ¾” • Magnolia Lane DSP: 4 ¾” x 1”
Instructions: 1. Fold Whisper White card stock in half to create card base. Glue Basic Black card stock layer to the front of card. 2. Rub embossing buddy over Mango Medley card stock. Ink Buffalo Check with Versamark and stamp. Sprinkle White Embossing Powder over top, shake off excess and set with heat tool. Cut each corner with Detailed Trio Punch and glue to card. 3. Glue Magnolia Lane DSP strip to the center of card. 4. Ink sentiment with Mango Medley and stamp onto Whisper White card stock. Ink the “Thanks” sentiment with Stazon and stamp above. Cut with Stitched Nested Label die. Cut Basic Black card stock with die that is the next size up. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the two labels together and also to position onto the card front. 5. Finish the card by adding a Magnolia sticker from the Memories & More card pack to the stamped sentiment label.
It’s always easy to create a happy snowman card when you have the proper items. In this case, it’s the Snowman Season stamp set. I love that happy face and all that it symbolizes. You can see love and friendship in this card. The adorable scarf is just the icing on the cake. It’s a very free-spirited card. The soft blue colors add to the idea of a cold and wintery backdrop. There are various other papers to choose from in the Holiday Catalog this year.
Stamp Set – Snowman Season (150458) Card Stock – Coastal Cabana (131297); Whisper White (100730); Early Expresso (119686) Stamp Pads – Real Red (147084); Momento Tuxedo Black (132708) Misc. – Let it Snow Designer Series Paper (DSP) (150393); Snowman Builder Punch (150643); Real Red 1/8” Curly Ribbon (150426); Snowflake Sequins (150443); Stampin’ Blends: Shaded Spruce Light (147936); Real Red Dark (147934); Smoky Slate Dark (145055); Pumpkin Pie Dark (144577); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Measurements:
· Coastal Cabana: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” (score and fold at 4 ¼”), 3” x 2 ¼” · Whisper White: 5” x 3 ¾” & 3” x 2” (2 pieces) · Early Expresso: Scrap for punched arms · DSP: 2 designs – 41/4” x 1 ¾” & 41/4” x ¾”
Instructions: 1. Adhere the DSP to the white panel at an angle and trim off the excess on the edge. 2. Stamp greeting on the lower edge of white panel in Real Red ink. 3. Adhere white panel to Coastal Cabana card base. 4. Stamp the snowman and hat onto small white piece. Punch out. Color Snowman Hat with Blends or Markers. 5. Punch out Snowman arms from Early Expresso cardstock. 6. Attach snowman pieces onto second piece of white cardstock. Add the ribbon to make snowman scarf. Layer onto Coastal Cabana and adhere to cardfront. 7. Add snowflake sequins to the snowman panel with liquid glue. Then you have your happy snowman card.
I always feel like the Christmas anticipation is always worse than the stress of the holiday itself. I love how there are so many ways that Stampin’ Up! helps us to prepare with the Holiday Catalog and numerous other offers through the season. The video below is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and prepare for the weeks ahead. What are your goals? How would you like to prepare? What are some of the ways to utilize what we already know as we move forward into this holiday season?
Doesn’t it get you into the spirit already? I hope you have some favorite products this year because I know I do. Visit my online store here and take advantage of all Stampin’ Up! has to offer this holiday season.
We are about a month into theHoliday Catalogand I can already feel Christmas. This video is a great way to get you in the mood. It also seems to help with Santa’s Christmas planning. Let’s see what Santa is up to before the big night.
I always love when I see the first signs of Christmas. That is what this video represented for me. Even though they are starting early in the stores, this video has the music and the setting all wrapped up into one. Visit my online holiday store here. Have you started your Christmas shopping or are you relying on Santa’s Christmas planning too?
I know I posted last week that the Clearance Rack in my online store updates every couple of months. Well, it has just been updated with some additional clearance products. Take advantage of this opportunity because the products don’t last long once they are released. Stampin’ Up always surprises us with some special products. There are a few really great ones this time around.
Here are some of the latest and greatest things that have been added to the Clearance Rack.
The Envelop Punch Board has to be one of the best finds on this list. It’s perfect for so many projects. I think it’s a steal at $12. Pick it up today here in my online store.
The Regals 6×6 Designer Series Paper is another great find. Not only are the designs simple and inviting for any occasion, but they have traditional holiday colors and can be a great way to get some great paper for your holiday projects.
These striped treat bags are great for any holiday event. Send them home with special treats and a smile on their face.
I can’t list every single product on the Clearance Rack, so take a minute and visit the Clearance Rack and see for yourself all that it has to offer. Get in on these additional clearance products while there is still time. The products will still continue to change every few months, so enjoy it while you can.
Take a look at this Fall Colored Trio card that you can create with little effort. Fall is upon us and that means the beautiful rich colors will soon grace us. This card just reminds me so much of cooler weather and nights cuddled up in front of a fire. There is nothing else like it.
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 the Fall Colored Trio Card.
Stella MacKay
Independent Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! since 2002.
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