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.
Last week, I wrote a post showcasing the “A Little Bit Festive” Specialty Designer Series Paper. (You can view the original post here). I truly had fun creating cards using the Designer Series Paper and die cuts the Paper Pack supplied. I showcased three cards, but there’s plenty of paper and die cuts left to inspire more. I’ll have more of them for you in a future post.
I received a call from one of my Team members, Barbara Levitz. She was so eccited to tell me how much fun she had using the Mix And Match Products, along with the “A Little Bit Festive” Specialty Designer Series Paper Pack. She made my day! I felt her excitement, and heard it in her voice. That was exactly how I felt when I decided to cut up my DSP.
She’s such a talented card maker, so I asked if she could send me some pictures of her card designs. She made a total of 60 cards with one pack of the card bases and envelopes, and one each of the new Ephemera Packs. Amazing, right?
Below is a sample of the “A Little Bit Festive Specialty Designer Series Paper”. All of the product details are at the end of this post.
A Little Bit Festive Specialty Designer Series Paper
I’m sharing a few of her cards today, and will share more in future posts. Enjoy the endless possibilities the Mix And Match Product Line provide.
The Merry Christmas Garland Card
Barbara cut a Night of Navy cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, and scored it at 4 1/4″
The card front layer is one of the Gold Dipped Mix And Match Cards & Envelopes card fronts. It’s cut 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The gold “Merry Christmas” sentiment is a gold foil sticker from the Joyful Sayings Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.
The ornament garland swag at the top of the card front is a die cut from the “A Little Bit Festive” Specialty DSP.
The product coordination speaks for itself, along with Barbara’s creativity.
Joyful Wreath
The Night of Navy cardstock card base is 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, and scored at 4 1/4″.
Once again, the card front layer is one of the card fronts from the Gold Dipped Mix And Match Cards & Envelopes. It measures 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The wreath focal point element is a die cut from the “A Little Bit Festive” Specialty DSP.
The gold foil “Joy” sentiment is one of the sticker from the Joyful Sayings Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.
Joyful Sayings Mix & Match Ephemera Pack
Christmas Wishes Ornament Card
Barbara cut a Pool Party cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″.
There’s a Night of Navy cardstock mat layer under the top card front layer. It measurs 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
The card front is one of the card bases from the Gold Dipped Mix And Match Cards & Envelopes. It measures 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The ornaments are die cuts from the “A Little Bit Festive Specialty DSP”.
The stars are also cut outs from the Specialty DSP.
The sentiment is from the Joyful Sayings Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.
Barbara added ribbon to the ornaments and attached them with Dimensionals.
Peace And Joy Gifts
The Night of Navy cardstock card base is 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″.
The gold foil card front layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The gold foil gift boxes and pine bough are cut outs from the “A Little Bit Festive Specialty DSP”.
The sentiment is from the Joyful Sayings Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.
A few gold sequin embellishments finished this card beautifully. (Lots of gold accents in this one).
Peace, Wonder and Holly
The Night of Navy cardstock card base is 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″.
The card front layer is one of the envelope fronts from the Gold Dipped Mix And Match Cards & Envelopes.
The sentiment is from the “Joyful Sayings Ephemera Pack”.
Barbara embellished with a few Rhinestones that she colored with Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blemds.
Such a pretty card!
Joyful Images Ephemera Pack
So, I hope you enjoyed this card inspiration from Barbara. I will showcase more of Barbbara’s designs in future posts, so keep checking in.
As I mentioned earlier, I took some time to design with die cuts and designer series paper. It really was fun. It was such a nice call Barbara made to me simply to share her excitement for these products.
By the way, the price point on the entire Mix & Match line in the September-December Mini Catalog is great!
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.
Celebrate World Card making Day on October 5th
Join Stampin’ Up! for a FREE virtual crafting event to celebrate World Card Making Day.
It’s a one hour virtual event beginning at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on October 5th. That’s 4:00 p.m. on the East Coast.
The event is open to all – Demonstrators, Customers, and anyone who loves to paper craft, or wants to see what paper crafting is all about. It’s for all skill levels, as well.
Here’s my first Halloween card of for the Season! I, along with others, noticed that Stampin’ Up! didn’t include Halloween Products in the new September-December Mini Catalog. However, they did launch the Potions & Spells Bundle, the Playful Ghosts Stamp Set, and the Haunted Home Kit in the Online Exclusives. You can find theese products in the Online Exclusives herer.
The Halloween Memories Scrapbooking Workshop
Stampin’ Up! has launched a new line of Scrapbooking Products along with the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog, and made these products available to both Demonstrators and Customers as of September 4th.
Although I am a card maker at heart, I love paper crafting. I decided to purchase one of the new Scrapbooking Workshop Kits and use it to create cards and Halloween projects. It was great fun to see and use the new Two-Toned cardstock, to cut some new Designer Series Paper, and create card fronts with a Sticker Sheet.
By the way, I can honestly say that Stampin’ Up! has stayed true to giving us the highest quality in products. Though the new Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ cardstock is a thinner weight than the regular cardstock, it’s smooth, true in color, and a very nice layering weight for card making! The Designer Series Paper is the same high quality we have. The Sticker Sheet is very high quality. Similar to the stickers in the Memories & More Card Packs. I hope this little review helps.
Stampin’ Up! has separated the Halloween Memories Workshop Kit. You can purchase the Halloween Spells 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and Sticker Sheet separately, and you can add the Halloween Memories 12″ x 12″ Two Tone Cardstock. All of the supplies for the Halloween Memories Workshop Kit are on pages 11 through 15 in the Scrapbooking Brochure. The link is at the end of this post.
I will have more Halloween project inspiration to share in future posts.
So, take a look at how easy it is to make a card.
Parts & Pieces
I cut a 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock and scored it at 4 1/4″. This is the card base.
The Basic Black Two-Tone Cardstock mat layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
The Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper top layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The Pumpkin Pie Two-Tone Cardstock circle and the Granny Apple Green DSP circle are die cuts. The larger circle is about 2 7/8″ in diameter, and the smaller is about 2 3/8″ in diameter.
The large “Halloween” word is a sticker from the Halloween Spells DSP and Sticker Sheet pack.
I stamped the word “Happy” from the Layers of Beauty Stamp Set. (Annual Catalog).
The bats are stickers from the Sticker Sheet.
I added a few Classic Matte Dots to embellish.
That was quick and easy, right?
Be sure to take a look at some of the Scrapbooking Workshop Kits. The link to the Scrapbooking Brochure is below.
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.
Celebrate World Card making Day on October 5th
Join Stampin’ Up! for a FREE virtual crafting event to celebrate World Card Making Day.
It’s a one hour virtual event beginning at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on October 5th. That’s 4:00 p.m. on the East Coast.
The event is open to all – Demonstrators, Customers, and anyone who loves to paper craft, or wants to see what paper crafting is all about. It’s for all skill levels, as well.
You can have it now! I designed these cards using the “A Little Bit Festive” 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. It’s on page 18 in the Mini Catalog. There are six sheets of patterned paper: One each of three double sided, classic holiday designs, and one each of three single die-cut designs. The die cut designs include gold foil accents.
My cards are showcasing the die cut pieces from the Paper Pack, including three of the frame die cuts. Each of my card designs is encircled by one of the frames in the die cuts.
The die cut pieces are adorable. These cards are quick and easy. It was fun to pick the pieces I wanted to use, and plan how to use them together.
So, without any more talking, let’s make some cards!
The Festive Teddy Bear
The ribbon frame, pine bough, holly, presents and teddy bear are die cuts from the Desitner Series Paper.
I cut a Thick Basic White cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, and scored it at 4 1/4″.
Behind the presents and teddy bear is a piece of gold and white Designer Series Paper. It’s cut 3 3/4″ x 5″. I attached it to the red ribbon die cut frame with Dimensionals. (The gold and white DSP is part of the Regal Winter Suite in the new Mini Catalog),
I attached the pine bough and holly to the corner of the ribbon frame with glue. The presents are also attached with glue, and the teddy bear is attached with Dimensionals.
I stamped the sentiment with Garden Green ink. It’s a small “Merry Christmas” stamp from the retired Framed And Festive Stamp Set. (I liked the size for this design).
I added a gold dot from the Blooming Pearls embellishments.
Holiday Stolckings
The leaf frame and stockings are die cuts from the Designer Series Paper.
I cut a Thick Basic White cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″.
The Real Red cardstock layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I attached the leaf frame to the Real Red layer with Dimensionals.
I attached the pine garland and christmas stockings to the card front with Dimensionals.
The sentiment is stamped with Garden Green ink. It’s from the new Reindeer Fun Stamp Set. I love the classic font.
To embellish, I added lots of red sequins from the now retired Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins.
Candy Canes And Christmas Lights
The holiday lights frame and candy canes are die cuts from the Designer Series Paper.
I cut a Real Red cardstock card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, and scored it at 5 1/2″.
The Garden Green cardstock mat layer is 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″.
I attached the frame to the Garden Green layer with glue.
In the center of the card, under the candy canes is the center of the holiday lights frame. I liked the edge of this piece. I inked it with my Sponge Dauber and Garden Green ink.
The center white layer is attached with Dimensionals and off-set.
The candy canes are also attached with Dimensionals, and I inked the edges lightly with Garden Green ink.
The Garden Green cardstock strip is 5/8″ x 3 3/4″.
Thr Real Red cardstock strip is 7/8″ x 3 1/4″.
The white sentiment strip is 3/4″ x 3″.
Glue the cardstock strips as shown, attach the sentiment strip.
I flagged the ends of the Real Red and white strips with my Paper Snips.
So, after reading the “how to’s” for these three cards, you can see how quick and easy they are to put them together. I have a lot of die cuts to use for another inspiration day.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my Product Premier for “A Little Bit Festive” Designer Series Paper as much as I enjoyed putting the cards together. Which one is your favorite?
So, grab the “A Little Bit Festive Specialty Designer Series Paper”, punch out the die cut pieces, cut some card bases, get out your Dimensionals, and have fun designing your unique holiday cards, and tgs, too!
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.
Celebrate World Card making Day on October 5th
Join Stampin’ Up! for a FREE virtual crafting event to celebrate World Card Making Day.
It’s a one hour virtual event beginning at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on October 5th. That’s 4:00 p.m. on the East Coast.
The event is open to all – Demonstrators, Customers, and anyone who loves to paper craft, or wants to see what paper crafting is all about. It’s for all skill levels, as well.
Hello, and welcome! It’s here! The September-December 2024 Mini Catalog, and its companion, the Scrapbooking Brochure!
There are so many new products that I can’t begin to get to every detail in one post. Be sure to check back in for details on many of the new Suites, Bundles, stand-alone stmap sets, and of course, Designer Series Paper.
In addition, we now have Scrapbooking Workshops! A new line of products that will make it easy for you to preserve precious memories. There is also a new product line of Two-Tone 12″ x 12″ cardstock. It’s premiering in the Scrapbooking Brochure, and there will be more to come in the next Anniual Catalog.
You can click the Catalog photos below to view the virtual copies of both the Catalog and the Brochure. And after you do that, keep reading. I have a fresh, new inspiration card for you, along with a Project Tutorial you can download and print.
The September-December 2024 Mini Catalog is published in both a Virtual (linked above) and paper copy. The Scrapbooking Brochure is an online digital catalog. It is not available in paper format.
So, enjoy browsing the catalogs. I’ll be back with a new card and FREE Project Tutorial to share.
… 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.
Celebrate World Card making Day on October 5th
Join Stampin’ Up! for a FREE virtual crafting event to celebrate World Card Making Day.
It’s a one hour virtual event beginning at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on October 5th. That’s 4:00 p.m. on the East Coast.
The event is open to all – Demonstrators, Customers, and anyone who loves to paper craft, or wants to see what paper crafting is all about. It’s for all skill levels, as well.
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