There is so much Christmas Cheer available this year. Do you have some? Use the Holiday Catalog to see some of these products first hand. The inspiration is never far away when you have our catalogs at your fingertips. Stampin’ Up! Brings us traditional and non-traditional colors and themes. The Cup of Christmas stamp set is a great stamp set to have on hand for many different occasions. If you don’t have a Holiday Catalog yet, contact me to arrange to get one, or download it from here.
Another great feature of this stamp set is that it is versatile and can be used any time of the year. Simply add a different sentiment and you have the perfect card for any occasion. It also makes the perfect background when you spread those mugs all over the cardstock. You are only as limited as your imagination. Many occasions need only the right color combination to be perfectly coordinated. I love that we can do that with the variety of colors we have available.
So challenge yourself and see how you can use this great stamp set. Have your own Christmas cheer available any way you would like it.
The crisp Fall weather will be here before we know it. Here is the perfect card to send to family and friends this year. A perfect array of color to send a note of thanks to everyone on your list.
Supplies: Stamp Sets – Gather Together Bundle (153036) Cardstock – Petal Pink (146985), Cajun Craze (119684), Whisper White (100730), Copper Foil Sheet (142020) Ink – Cajun Craze (126965), Delicata Celestial Copper Ink Pad (150707) Misc. – Come To Gather Ribbon Combo Pack (150456), SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), 1 1/2″ Circle Punch (138299), Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder (150646), Tear & Tape (138995), Mini Glue Dots103683)
Measurements: · Cajun Craze: 5 ½” x 8 ½“, scored at 4 ¼” plus scrap for leaf · Copper Foil: 4′ x 5 1/4″ plus scrap for leaf · Petal Pink: 3″ x 3 3/4″, 4″ x 5 1/4″ for inside the card · Whisper White: scrap
Instructions:
1. Stamp ‘Gather together’ in Cajun Craze on the Petal Pink for the inside of the card. Stamp the wheat next to the saying using Delicata Copper ink. 2. Stamp ‘Season of Thanks’ on Whisper White scrap, punch out the circle & add Dimensionals. 3. Emboss the Copper Foil with the Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder with the embossing die cut machine. Layer on to the Cajun Craze base card using Tear & Tape. 4. Stamp the wheat on the left & right of the Petal Pink using the Delicata ink. Cut 3 3/4″ of ribbon. Add Tear & Tape to the back of the ribbon and layer onto the Petal Pink piece. 5. Stamp the large leaf onto Cajun Craze cardstock using Cajun Craze ink. Use the small embossed leaf die to emboss and cut out the small copper leaf. Using the embossing die-cut machine cut out both leaves at the same time. 6. Assemble card. Tie a bow with the thread and add to the leaf stem with a Mini Glue Dot.
The Spooktacular Bash Bundle is at it again. This lovely monster Halloween card was created using that bundle. The stamp set in the bundle is the Monster Bash stamp set and it’s full of the cutest monsters.
Supplies: Stamp Sets – Spooktacular Bash Bundle (153040), To Every Season (150531) Card Stock – Whisper White (100730), Crushed Curry (131199); Basic Black (132708); Monster Bash Designer Series Paper (150447) Stamp Pads –Memento Tuxedo Black (132708), Stampin’ Blends Markers: Crumb Cake Light (144582), Mango Melody Dark (147944), Old Olive Light (144574) Misc. – Basic Black 3/8” Scalloped Edge Ribbon (150499); Monster Bash Enamel Shapes (150448), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Die Cutting Machine
Measurements: · Crushed Curry – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score at 4 ¼” · Basic Black – scrap · Whisper White: 1 ¼” x 2”, scrap · DSP – 1 ½” x 5 ½”
Instructions:
1. Add the ribbon to the back of the DSP and adhere to the card base. 2. Stamp sentiment on strip of white and flag the end. Add to card where shown. 3. Stamp Dracula in Memento on the scrap of white, color with the Stampin’ Blends and crop with coordinating die. 4. Crop detailed frame from black, add Dracula to it with dimensionals and add it to the card where shown with dimensionals. 5. Add a few black Enamel Shapes and you have your lovely monster Halloween card.
Use the Perfectly Plaid stamp set to send your North Pole delivery. The gold writing against the red cardstock is a very elegant addition to this card. Layer the Designer Series Paper on the Gold Foil and you bring the card to life. The gold Christmas tree brings your card to life. What can you create with this stamp set?
Supplies: Stamp Sets – Perfectly Plaid (149418), Perfectly Plaid Bundle (151143) Card Stock – Cherry Cobbler (119685), Whisper White (100730) Stamp Pads – Delicata Metallic Golden Glitz Ink Pad (150711) Misc. – Gold Foil Paper (132622); Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper (149596), Pine Tree Punch (149521), Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder (150646),); Dimensionals (104430); 3D Embossing Folder Plate (149658).
Measurements:
· Cherry Cobbler 4 ¼” x 9 ¾”, scored at 5 ½”, ¾” x 4” · Whisper White Card Stock: 4” x 4” · Gold Foil: 3” · Perfectly Plaid: 2 3/4” x 2 ¾”
Instructions: 1. Place the Gold Foil in the embossing folder with the shiny gold side down and the Stampin’ Up! Logo up. Emboss using the 3D Embossing Plate and a die cut machine. 2. Use the Pine Tree Punch to punch a tree out of the center of the embossed piece. Keep the remaining piece to use as the layer under the plaid paper. 3. Adhere the plaid paper to the gold embossed square, it will cover up the tree shaped hole. 4. Adhere the gold and plaid piece to the card front. 5. Adhere the punched out tree to the plaid piece with a Dimensional. 6. Stamp the North Pole Greeting in Golden Glitz ink on the ¾” piece of Cherry Cobbler. 7. Adhere the greeting to the bottom of the card with Dimensionals. 8. Stamp the inside greeting in Golden Glitz ink on the 4” x 4” piece of Whisper White and send your North Pole delivery card.
Take a beautiful balloon ride from your imagination when you put together this treat box. It can hold ideas, treats or thoughts from your heart. Whatever you can fit in there will be appreciated. The ribbon gives it an added touch. The colors on this particular box are soft and vibrant all at the same time.
Supplies: Stamp Sets – Above the Clouds Stamp Set (149404) [or bundle with Hot Air Balloon Punch (151135)] Card Stock – Whisper White (100730) Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Balmy Blue (147105); Grapefruit Grove (147142); Pineapple Punch (147141); Highland Heather (147103) Misc. – Mini Pizza Boxes (144645); Hot Air Balloon Punch (149520); Grapefruit Grove 1/8” Grosgrain (146954); Sponge Brayer (141714); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stitched Shape Dies (145372); Die Cutting Machine
1. Using sponge brayer, roll Balmy Blue ink over the dull side of a mini pizza box. Hint: Start light and add more ink as needed, 2. With the hole in the box at the top, stamp “You’re off to great places” in the second rectangle from the top (just under the hole- this will become the front of the box) and the birds in the largest square at the bottom (what will become the lid of the box) using Memento ink. Assemble box. 3. Using a die cutting machine, cut the largest stitched circle from one end of the whisper white card stock. Stamp clouds on circle with Balmy Blue ink, and sentiment with memento ink, then attach circle to top of box with Dimensionals. 4. Stamp hot air balloon on remaining white card stock in black, then stamp filler image with Grapefruit Grove ink and punch out. Stamp two flag banners and basket in black on leftover scraps, then fill in with Pineapple Punch and Highland Heather ink with filler stamps. Punch or cut out: Adhere flags to top of balloon and adhere balloon to top of stamped circle. 5. Once you’ve filled the box (cookie? Cards?) wrap the ribbon around the corners and tie a bow!
With Halloween just around the corner, you will want to decide on your treats for the kiddies. You can make your own wicked Halloween treat holders for school, work or fun. It’s all up to you. Then, just get your chocolate bar and you are all set. I love creating fun treats and treat holders for this time of year. A simple gesture goes a long way and really makes them smile. The kids absolutely love them and enjoy giving them away too. Who wouldn’t want to receive one of these in their trick or treat bag? They also make great treats for your co-workers. Make sure to pick up the Monster Bash Designer Series Paper and create your wicked Halloween treat.
Supplies: Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Basic Black (121045) Stamp Pads – Granny Apple Green (147095); Gorgeous Grape (147099) Misc. – Monster Bash Designer Series Paper (150447); Basic Black 3/8” Scalloped Edge Ribbon (150449); Wicked Dies (150725); Wink of Stella (141897); Stamping Sponges (141337); ½” Circle Punch (119869); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309); Die Cutting Machine; Hershey Chocolate Bar
Measurements: • Monster Bash DSP (spider webs) – 6” x 6”; score at 1½”, 1¾”, 4” and 4¼” • Basic Black: 2” x 5½” (scrap) • Whisper White: 1¾” x 5” • Basic Black Ribbon: 28”
Instructions:
1. Fold on score lines; adhere. 2. Punch hole in the middle of the flat section; thread ribbon through. 3. Slide chocolate bar into paper holder with the ribbon on either side of the chocolate; tie bow and trim ends. 4. Sponge Whisper White completely with Granny Apple Green; add Gorgeous Grape with sponge in about ½” – ¾” strip on long side. Cut “Wicked” from the sponged paper. 5. Cut “Wicked” and three spiders from Basic Black; add Wink of Stella to the spiders. 6. Adhere Basic Black “Wicked” to the front with Fine Tip Glue Pen. Adhere the sponged “Wicked” offset over the Basic Black. 7. Adhere spiders with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stella MacKay
Independent Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! since 2002.
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