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.
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.
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 recently spent some time in Vermont, so I’m thinking about Autumn. Of course, Vermont is always beautiful. We were there as the leaves were just beginning to change. I saw hints of bright orange, yellow and “Cherry Cobbler” dotting the green mountains. At the foot of beautiful mountain views, there was a small stream at the end of our property. There were horse stables on the other side of the stream. We watched the horses wandering near the stream each morning. They are such beautiful animals.
Anyway, I’m back in New Jersey, and it’s all about Autumn for me. I thought it would be fun to celebrate the Season with another card using the Autumn Expressions Designer Series Paper. It’s a quick and easy card, but the addition of the sentiment layer and gold embossed sentiment makes this card super special.
By the way, I used Stampin’ Up!’s new Embossing Powder. I saw a huge difference in the result. The new Powder is finer in texture and, to me, it melts faster and more evenly.
So, let’s make a card! You can download a PDF Tutoril. There are photos so you can see how I put the sentiment frame together.
Pieces & Parts
I cut a Very Vanilla cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, and scored it at 4 1/4″.
The Cajun Craze cardstock card layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
I cut the patterned paper layer 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I die cut the sentiment label using gold cardstock.
I die cut a second sentiment layer using Cajun Craze cardstock. This gave me the inside embossed sentiment piece.
The sentiment is embossed using Gold Embossing Powder.
Once I attached the layers to the card base, I adhered two lines of Stampin’ Seal to the right side of the top patterned paper layer.
I folded about 9″ of ribbon in half and attached it to the Stampin’ Seal.
The sentiment layer is attached with Dimensionals over the ribbon.
I created a quick PDF Tutorial with photos that you can download to see how I attached the Cajun Craze sentiment layer to the gold frams.
I thought it would be fun to stamp the inside of the card and add a little stamped image.
This is such a quick and easy design, and I had fun heating up my Embossing Tool.
So, think Autumn! Find a great piece of patterned paper, attach a special sentiment layer and create something shiny to share.
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 is probably one of my most unique blog possts. There’s no paper crafting inspiration. I’m sharing my blog today with a very dear friend who is kind and creative. Enjoy the parade of pictures showcasing Diana’s original art.
Have you ever seen a door knob tassles? I’ve never seen one until Diana shared hers with me. She is currently preparing to showcase her crafting talent for the first time at a vendor fair on Sunday.
I thought it would be fun to share her tassels and unique pens in a blog post today. She is known as “Diana’s Treasures”. Each one of her tassels and pens is unique and hand made with quality. As with our cards and paper creations, no two are alike. And, by the way, she uses a lot of Stam;pin’ Up! ribbon to create her beautiful tassels.
So, without hesitation, sit back and enjoy Diana’s Treasures!
Handmade Tassels
Hand Decorated Pens
Here is a sampling of some of Diana’s hand decorated pens. They would make beautiful gifts. They are ready for giving in their own pretty gold gift box. Each pen comes with an additional ink cartridge.
These are only a small sampling of Diana’s Treasures. You can reach out to Diana at: dianastreasures1@gmail.com. She will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
So, I’ll share my favorites with you — My favorite tassel is the blue pumpkin, but I also love the golden owl. My favorite pen is the very first one, the blue fairy! It’s so fun to look at the detail in these creations! I know we will all wish Diana well in her new creative journey.
Remember to always express your creativity, and …
… the only limitation is your imagination!
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.
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