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Paper Pumpkin Something for Everything

Dec 6, 2019 | Paper Pumpkin | 0 comments

You will want to be sure you subscribe to so you can receive the Paper Pumpkin Something for Everything kit.  It’s a super-versatile stamp set complete with 13 sentiments that can be used for occasions ranging from wedding, to get well, birthdays, and more!   There are also three full-sized card designs (four of each).  They are just gorgeous and I know you will love them.  This kit will make it easier than ever to give a handmade card to a friend—no matter what the occasion!  It’s a perfect kit as we enter the new year and all the new occasions that will come along the way.


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Forever Friend

Mar 15, 2019 | Flowers, Friends, occasions catalog, Sale-A-Bration, Shop, Spring, Stampin Up | 0 comments

Create this card for your forever friend.  Everyone has that special someone who is their person.  This is the perfect card for that occasion.  Another reason is just to tell them how important they are to you.  It’s nice to know that you can count on someone when you need them.  You can also let them know. 


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Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Incredible Like You (148708)
Cardstock – Night of Navy (100867); Call Me Clover (146969); Pineapple Punch (146971); Whisper White (100730)
Stamp Pads – Call Me Clover (147139)
Misc. – Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper (DSP) (148795); Night of Navy Medium Baker’s Twine (146336); Butterfly Duet Punch (148523); Layering Circles Framelits Dies (141705); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Paper Snips (103579)

Measurements:
• Night of Navy: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”; scrap for butterflies
• Call Me Clover: 4” x 4”; 2 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
• Whisper White: scrap for die-cut
• Pineapple Punch: scrap for die-cut
• DSP: 1 1/4″ x 4”

Instructions:

1. Score Night of Navy at 4 1/4″; fold to create card base.
2. Adhere DSP to the card base with SNAIL.
3. Punch 3 sets of butterflies from small Call Me Clover pane and adhere randomly to square Call Me Clover panel with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Trim butterflies with Paper Snips to align with edges of cardstock panel. Attach to card base with SNAIL adhesive.
4. Stamp sentiment with Call Me Clover on Whisper White scrap; die-cut with circle framelit.
5. Die-cut scalloped circle from Pineapple Punch scrap; adhere behind sentiment with SNAIL adhesive. Adhere layered sentiment to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
6. Punch 2 small butterflies from Night of Navy scrap; adhere to the layered sentiment with Mini Glue Dots.
7. Tie 22” of twine around card front.

Resilient Diamond

Feb 18, 2019 | Birthday, occasions catalog, Sale-A-Bration, Shop, Spring, Stampin Up | 0 comments

There are always those people that are like a resilient diamond in our lives.  The Strong & Beautiful stamp set will let us acknowledge those people even more.  Furthermore, cards are also the perfect outlet for our feelings.  Add another blurb inside the card to complete the perfect message.


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Supplies:
Stamps: Strong & Beautiful (148732
Stamp Pads: Fresh Fig (147144)
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Fresh Fig (144242), Floral Romance Speciality Designer Series Paper (148586)
Misc: Big Shot Machine (143263), Rectangle Stitched Framelits (148551), Subtle Embossing Folder (143706), Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins (148561), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:
• Whisper White 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4” to form card base; 2-1/2” x 5-1/4” and 1-1/2” x
3-1/2” for rectangle framelit
• Fresh Fig : 4” x 5-1/4”
• Floral Romance: 2-1/4” x 5-1/4”

Instructions:

1. Fold the Whisper White cardstock in half to create your card base.
2. Run the Fresh Fig mat through the Big Shot using Subtle Embossing Folder. Adhere to card base.
3. Adhere the Designer Paper to the Whisper White mat by place a *small* dot of liquid glue in each corner and then a bit in the middle (where the paper will be covered by the white framelit piece.
4. Stamp the sentiment onto the 1-1/2” strip of Whisper White cardstock and cut out using the appropriately sized Rectangle Stitched framelit. Adhere to the center of card using Dimensionals.
5. If desired, add 3 of the Gingham Gala Sequins to the card for a bit of sparkle.

Lavish Tree Greeting

Dec 21, 2018 | Birthday, Fall, Shop, Stampin Up | 0 comments

Create a lavish tree greeting for your family and friends with the Rooted in Nature stamp set.  I love creating landscapes with stamp sets.  You can use your imagination to it’s fullest.  But this set uses the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper for the background which takes it to a whole new level.  You can use this stamp set any time of year. 

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The accessories can be altered however you like to add your personal touch to each card.  Let your family and friends know how much you care with each occasion.

Supplies:

  • Stamp Set: Rooted in Nature (146479 – wood; 146482 – clear block)
  • Cardstock and Paper: Tranquil Tide (144246), Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730), Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper or “DSP” (146338)
  • Ink: Soft Suede (147115), Mint Macaron (147106), Tranquil Tide (147146)
  • Miscellaneous: Layering Circles Framelits (141705), Crumb Cake 3/8” Classic Weave Ribbon (144162), Nature’s Twine (146342), Leaves Trinkets (146343), Faceted Dots (146910), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), household tape
Measurements:
  • Tranquil Tide card base: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” and then fold
  • Soft Suede: 4” x 5-1/4”, 3” x 3”, 2-3/4” x 2-3/4”
  • Designer Series Paper: 3-3/4” x 5”
  • Whisper White: 3-1/2” x 3-1/2”
  • Ribbon: 7”
  • Mint Macaron and Crumb Cake twine: each 7-1/2” and 3”
Instructions:
  1. Choose DSP sheet with Tranquil Tide background with stripes on the reverse. Cut vertically 1-1/4” making sure stripes are vertical. Using SNAIL adhere the two pieces of DSP to the Soft Suede piece so they are touching.
  2. Run SNAIL along DSP seam and adhere Crumb Cake ribbon. Attach to back of cardstock with SNAIL.
  3. Lay Crumb Cake and Mint Macaron twine over the ribbon and attach to the back of Soft Suede piece with household tape. Tie one short strand of each twine onto the lower portion of long twine. Set aside.
  4. Stamp off twice then stamp assortment of leaves with Mint Macaron, Tranquil Tide and Soft Suede onto Whisper White cardstock taking care to cover the area at least 2-3/4” for later die-cutting.
  5. Use the full-strength Tranquil Tide, stamp sentiment on top of the background you just stamped. Cut out with 2-3/8” circle from the Layering Circle Framelits.
  6. With the 2-1/2” scalloped circle and 2-3/4” circle dies, cut out two Crumb Cake circles.
  7. Adhere sentiment piece to scalloped circle with SNAIL and then that piece to lower circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  8. Attach the sentiment piece to the front of the card with Dimensionals taking care to straddle the twine (and not adhere on top of it).
  9. Glue Soft Suede piece to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  10. Affix Mini Glue Dots to a copper leaf trio trinket. Slip stem into one twine knot then press down to adhere Mini Glue Dots to twine or card front.
  11. Finally, place three Mint Macaron Faceted Dots onto the upper left of the card front.