Look at the embossed background for this card. I used the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder to get this detailed, classic design. You can only imagine how pretty the embossing looks. The photo doesn’t do it the justice it deserves.
It was so easy to make this simple card. Aside from the textured background layer, I used one of the Spotlight On Nature Dies to die cut the reindeer and birds directly from the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper. The designs in the DSP are sweet and nostalgic, bringing back years-ago Christmases. By the way, Stampin’ Up! will donate $3.00 to support children’s literacy for each Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper pack sold. Other than the beautiful designs, that’s a pretty good reason to get a pack for yurself.
So, let’s make a card!
Parts And Pieces
I cut a Thick Basic White cardstock card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, and scored it at 5 1/2″.
The Shaded Spruce embossed cardstock layer is 3 1/2″ x 5″.
I cut a Poppy Parade cardstock layer 2″ x 3 1/4″, and rounded the corners with a corner round punch.
The reindeer die cut circle is about 2 5/8″ in diameter.
The flagged Pecan Pie and white patterned paper banner is 1″ x 3 1/2″.
I stamped the sentiment with VersaMark ink and embossed it using white embossing powder. The layer measures 3/8″ x 3″.
Assemble the focal point cluster as shown and adhere it to the card front.
I embellished with Pecan Pie Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots.
I thought it would be fun to share a Sketch of this card design. Sketches make it easy to create your personal designs using different Designer Series Paper and color combinations. Have fun with it.
So, download the inapiration sketch, create a textured background, add a layered focal point, and create something wonderful to share with someone special.
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
The Kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Sentimental Wishes Stamp Set. It’s on page 29 in the September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
This card kit will be available through October 31st, 2024.
As always, please reach out to me with any quesitons.
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Typically, the beginning of a new month is hectic for me. Now that I’ve announced my new Customer Card Kit, I can sit back and create projects to share.
September was a busy month. We travelled to Vermont for a family wedding and spent some time there. I have a very special celebration coming up thiis month. My son is getting married. I am so happy and excited for him and my soon to be daughter-in-law. I know it will be an amazing, heartfelt experience for me to witness this very special occasion. And, I am designing a very special card for them!
Until then, I’m back in my craft room doing what I love to do – create card designs and cut paper!
I thought it would be fun to use the Reindeer Fun Bundle and the Reindeer Days 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Inspiration for this card came from the die cut gift boxes. I wanted to use them, but wasn’t sure how. After placing them up and down a card front, I came up with the idea of using the frame die in the Die Set.
The frame turned out to be a perfect “grounding layer” for the gifts. I decorated it with a little bit of die cut holly, added a few snowflakes, popped it on Dimensionals, and stamped a large sentiment. It came together quickly, once I die cut the frame.
So, do you want to make a card?
Pieces & Parts
The patterned paper is my color palette inspiration: Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, and Garden Green.
I cut a Crumb Cake crdstock card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, and scored it at 5 1/2″.
The Reindeer Days patterned paper layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I cut a Crumb Cake cardstock layer 3 1/4″ long by 3 1/2″ wide and die cut the center using the large “window” die from the Reindeer Fun Dies.
I cut a piece of Vellum cardstock 3 1/8″ x 3 3/8″ and adhered it to the back of the die cut window frame.
The Poppy Parade cardstock mat layer is 3 3/8″ x 3 5/8″.
I attached the Crumb Cake frame to the Poppy Parade layer with Dimensionals.
The gift boxes and holly are adhererd to the frame with glue.
I stamped the sentiment with Poppy Parade ink and centered it under the frame.
The Basic White sentiment layer is 1″ x 3 3/8″.
The snowflake embellishments are from the Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment.
The inside of the card is stamped using a sentiment and an image from the Reindeer Fun Stamp Set.
You can download the PDF Tutorial by clicking the blue button below.
This is a fun card to put together. Try the design with patterned paper you have on hand and match up the die cut elements. The Reindeer Fun Bundle gives you everything you need to create this card design. The Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper gives you that little extra bit of “happy”. The coordination is perfect!
So, create a frame, add fun elements, a sentiment and a few snowflakes, and create a cheerful Holiday wish.
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
The Kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Sentimental Wishes Stamp Set. It’s on page 29 in the September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
This card kit will be available through October 31st, 2024.
As always, please reach out to me with any quesitons.
Stampin’ Up! Promotions And News For October
New Starter Kit Special – Join Stampin’ Up!
Thinking of becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? You can join during the month of October and get $155.00 worth of products you choose from the Annual Catalog, the September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog, or the Online Exclusives. You will also receive FREE SHIPPING on your Starter Kit order. For more details, click the image above or click here.
Enjoy 30% Off All Kits In The Kits Collection now through October 31st.
A new month, and a new Customer Mini Card Kit! It’s my gift to customers with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store at Stamin’ Up!
I couldn’t resist celebrating the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, along with the Sentimental Wishes Bundle. By the way, if you purchase the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper pack, or the Sentimental Christmas Suite Collection, Stamin’ Up! will donate $3.00 to support children’s literacy.
This paper was hand-drawn in colored pencils for original designs you won’t find anywhere else. These are warm, traditional holiday patterns I know you’ll love.
Let’s talk about the Card Kit.
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
The Kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Sentimental Wishes Stamp Set. It’s on page 29 in the September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
This card kit will be available through October 31st, 2024.
As always, please reach out to me with any quesitons.
Stampin’ Up! Promotions And News For October
Enjoy 30% Off All Kits In The Kits Collection now through October 31st.
I am excited to showcase the new Light The Year Bundle. It’s in the September-December Mini Catalog on page 41. It’s sweet, simple, and full of possibilities. The mixed font sentiments in the Stamp Set are also sweet, simple and truly send a beautiful message!
The Light The Year Stamp Set is photopolymer. Looking closely at the lanterns, you can see the Stampin’ Up! Design Team did an outstanding job with the designof the lantern images. They have amazing dimension, as do the ribbon bows, candles and pine cones.
I chose to feture two lit lanterns in my element cluster. You can add a third, and maybe a few more pine cones. Creating a set of tags using just a single lantern would be pretty, as well. And, how about a few 3″ x 3″ note cards? This would make a beautiful little gift. There are so many possibilities for the elements in the Light The Year Bundle. I will be showcasing more projects in future posts.
I put together a Video Tutorial to show you how quick and easy it is to put this element cluster togeher. Once you get to know the Bundle, you can create beautiful projects using the lanterns as your focal point. Have fun with color, as well. You can go in so many different directions with these lanterns. Although, this is a holiday card, I think an Autumn themed lantern would be beautiful, as well.
So, let’s make a card!
Pieces And Parts
I cut a Basic Beige cardstock card base 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, and scored it at 4 1/4″ on the long side.
The Country Woods DSP top layer for the card front is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.
I stamped the lanterns and candles with Pebbled Path ink.
The ribbon bows are stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink, and the pine boughs are stamped with Mossy Meadow ink.
I used a little bit of Lemon Lolly ink and a Sponge Dauber to lightly brish the ink to the inside of the lanterns.
The pine cones are two-step stamping. The linear stamp is stamped with Early Espresso ink and the layering stamp is stamped with Crumb Cake ink.
The filler pieces are die cut using Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow cardstock.
I stamped the sentiment with Pebbled Path ink directly to the DSP card front top layer.
The inside of the cad is stamped with one of the sentiments from the Stamp Set. For a little interest, I added a stamped pine bough.
The Video Tutorial below shows details to put this card together. There’s also a Project Sheet Tutorial you can download.
So, cut your card base, add a top layer of patterned paper, stamp the lanterns, boughs, and pine cones, and create a pretty element cluster. Send it off to family and friends for the holidays.
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The Splendid Autumn September Customer Card Kit
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
The Kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Something Fancy Stamp Set. It’s on page 79 in the current Annual Catalog.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
This card kit will be available through September 30th, 2024.
As always, please reach out to me with any quesitons.
This month, the theme is “All Creatures Great and Small.” We hope to inspire you with our creations today! You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
I love to watch deer. They’re peaceful, beautiful and graceful creatures.
To honor the topic of our Hop today, I chose to showcase the Reindeer Fun Bundle. It’s part of the Reindeer Days Suite in the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog.
The beautiful doe and her fawn are the focal point of my Clean And Simple card design. I die cut them directly from the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper using the coordinating die. When Stampin’ Up! gives us that option, it makes creating quick and easy.
I originally wanted to use Granny Apple Green for the background. When I put the die cut deer against the Granny Apple Green cardstock, it was too harsh for the serenity of the card. Soft Sea Foam cardstock turned out to be a much better choice. It also more closely matches the die cut area around the deer. I paired Soft Seafoam with Pretty In Pink and Melon Mambo. This is a color combination I probably wouldn’t have chosen. The reindeer ears were my inspiration.
So, let’s make a Clean And Simple card!
Pieces And Parts
I cut a Thick Basic White cardstock card base 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored it at 5 1/2″.
The Soft Sea Foam cardstock layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The die cut Thick Basic White cardstock top layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
I die cut the doe and fawm from the DSP. They’re attached to the Soft Sea Foam layer with Dimensionals. There’s about 1 3/4″ from the bottom of the Soft Sea Foam layer to the bottom of the reindeers’ hooves.
I used the large circle die to die cut the “window” around the doe and fawn.
The bottom of the circle die is about 1 7/8″ from the bottom of the Basic White layer and centered.
The Basic White die cut layer is attached to the Soft Sea Foam layer with Dimensionals.
A Little More Assembly
I attached both layers to the front of the card base.
I stamped the bells with Pretty In Pink ink. The bell die in the Reindeer Fun Dies cuts the bells individually. I die cut three bells using a small piece of Brushed Gold cardstock I had in my stash.
The die cut bells are glued over the stamped bells. I attached them to the card front with glue, as shown.
I added two die cut ribbon bows to the bells. One is Pretty In Pink and the other is Melon Mambo.
To soften the Melon Mambo, I brushed the bow lightly with a Sponge Dauber and Craft White ink.
The holly leaves are die cuts from the dies. I glued them to the card front, as shown.
I stamped the sentiment with Gray Granite ink. (Again, keeping the color palette soft). I fussy cut the sentiment.
I embellished the holly with one of the Regal Foiled Dots.
I stamped the inside of the card with images from the Reindeer Fun Stamp Set.
My card is only one sample of what you can do with the Reindeer Days Suite. Take a look at it on pages 26 and 27 in the Mini Catalog. Once again, the product coordination is amazing.
So, die cut an adorable doe and her fawn, pop it on a cardstock layer, cover it with a die cut “window”, add a little gold, and create a pretty card to share with someone special.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
There’s more inspiration to show you, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. We hope you will come back for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be “Orange Theory.”
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
The Kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Something Fancy Stamp Set. It’s on page 79 in the current Annual Catalog.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
This card kit will be available through September 30th, 2024.
As always, please reach out to me with any quesitons.
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