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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.

Shaded Spruce Thanks

Nov 12, 2018 | Fall, Holiday Catalog, Stampin Up | 1 comment

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.

Candy Cane Season

Nov 7, 2018 | Christmas, Holiday Catalog, Stampin Up, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Candy Cane Season

All images © 1990-2018 Stampin’ Up!®

All images © 1990-2018 Stampin’ Up!®

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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Punch the candy cane using the Candy Cane Builder Punch.
  4. Stamp the sentiment onto the strip of Whisper White cardstock using Shaded Spruce ink.
  5. 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.
  6. Glue the stamped cardstock to the Early Espresso cardstock using SNAIL, and the entire piece to the Tranquil Tide card base.
  7. Adhere the sentiment layer and the candy cane to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  8. 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.

Birthday Happiness

Nov 2, 2018 | Birthday, Stampin Up | 0 comments

Your birthday happiness comes alive when One for All meets Happiness Surrounds.  What a perfect combination.

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A beautiful birthday card that is sure to cheer up almost anyone when they receive it.  Also, Granny Apple Green is fast becoming one of my favorite colors.  The sentiment from the One For All Stamp set is the perfect size for a grand birthday celebration.  Are you almost ready to celebrate?  Maybe you could change up the colors and keep some on hand all year round because we always have a birthday to celebrate.  Finally, who can’t resist putting a smile on someones face.  

Supplies:

STAMPS – One for All (146655-c or 146652-w), Happiness Surrounds* (149744)
PAPER – Cardstocks: Whisper White Thick (140272), Whisper White (100730), Bermuda Bay (131197), Granny Apple Green (146990), Pineapple Punch (146971)
INK – Bermuda Bay (147096), Granny Apple Green (147095), Pineapple Punch (147141)
OTHER – Snowfall Thinlits Dies (149692), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Glitter Enamel Dots (146934), Pineapple Punch 1/8” Grosgrain Ribbon (146953), Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Clear (141897), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Silicone Craft Sheet (127853)
* = Available only November 2018 or while supplies last.   

Cutting: 

  • Whisper White Thick: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2 and folded in half
  • Whisper White: scrap to stamp sentiment on at least 3-3/4” x 2-3/4” that you will trim later
  • Bermuda Bay: 4” x 5-1/4” and about 3” x 4”
  • Granny Apple Green: 3-3/4” x 5”
  • Pineapple Punch: scrap about 1-1/2” x 2-1/2”
  • Ribbon: 6-1/2” and 4”
Birthday Happiness Instructions:
  • Using Granny Apple Green ink stamps small flower from Happiness Surrounds to create a background on the Granny Apple Green cardstock. Birthday Happiness
  • Adhere Granny Apple Green cardstock to Bermuda Bay with SNAIL Adhesive.
  • Run SNAIL on one side of Pineapple Punch ribbon atop the Silicone Craft Sheet. Remove any stray adhesive strands and affix to center of the Granny Apple Green piece wrapping ends around back. With SNAIL adhere the ends to back of card. Tie small ribbon with shorter ribbon piece and set aside.
  • Using a direct ink to stamp method, ink the large Happy Birthday image by carefully inking directly onto stamp with each of the two colors. Keep inking till the lines of color meet. Huff (exhale closely to the inked parts to moisten them) on the stamp then stamp onto the Whisper White so you align close to two adjoining sides. Trim around other two edges to match the borders you chose when you stamped the image. Or stamp in the center of your scrap and trim. Either works.
  • Align your Happy Birthday piece along two adjoining images on the smaller Bermuda Bay piece of cardstock. Adhere with SNAIL. Trim the other two ends to match.
  • With Stampin’ Dimensionals, attach sentiment piece to card base aligning right of center.
  • Stamp two flowers with Pineapple Punch, die cut with Snowfall Thinlits, scrunch flowers to add dimension and adhere to sentiment with Mini Glue Dots.
  • Using Wink of Stella lightly brush inside of Happy Birthday letters and the two small flowers.
  • Add Tranquil Tide Glitter Enamel Dots to center of Pineapple Punch flowers.

Harvest Thank You

Oct 26, 2018 | Holiday Catalog, Stampin Up | 0 comments

Send a Harvest Thank You to your family this year and celebrate the season.  A lot of our stamp sets can be used at various times of the year.  Although this stamp set has a Fall feel to it, you can create projects all  through the year.  This is just another example of how versatile our stamps are.

Painted Harvest Thanks


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Take a look below and see how you can send your harvest thank you this year. 

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Painted Harvest (p 144783 ), Another Wonderful Year (w 146692, c 146695
Inks: Night of Navy (147110), Mint Macaron (147106)
Paper: Night of Navy (100867), Mint Macaron (138337), Whisper White (100730)
Other: Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper (146331), Nature’s Twine (146342),
Mini Glue Dots (103683), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Snail (104332), Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:
Night of Navy: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; scored at 4 ¼” 11 x 4 ¼”; scored at 5 ½”
Mint Macaron: 5 ¼” x 1 5/8”
DSP: 5 ¼” x 1 ½”
Whisper White: 5 ¼” x 4”; plus scraps
Twine: 8”

Instructions:
1. Fold the Night of Navy card stock in half to form the card base.
2. On the Whisper White cardstock, stamp the saying, with Night of Navy ink, at about 2 ½” up on the from bottom.
3. Stamp the fern image, with Mint Macaron ink, to the left of the saying. Stamp it several times and stamp some a second time without re-inking.
4. Stamp some of the small dots, with Night of Navy ink, throughout the ferns.
5. Stamp three of the leaf image, with Night of Navy ink, on the scrap piece of white card stock.
6. Punch out the leaves.
7. Attach the DSP to the Mint Macaron cardstock and then attach to the front of the card.
8. Attach the first two leaves to the front of the card, using your SNAIL adhesive.
9. Attach the final leaf, by adding a mini dimensional under each leaf.
10. Tie the twine into a bow and attach to the front leaf with a glue dot.

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