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.
It’s fun to share another Sneak Peek of one of the upcoming products at the top of my list. My card is only a small sample of what you can create with this new DSP.
I’m featuring the Little Bit Of Festive Specialty 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Pack. The paper pack includes 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. It’s on page 18 in the catalog. The Little Bit of Festive Designer Series Paper will be available to customers on September 4th.
So, let’s talk about this card.
Parts & Pieces
When I opened this DSP pack, I knew I would have to use the Night of Navy gingham patterned paper, and the red truck die cut image together. I initially wasn’t sure how I was going to do it, but slowly, my card design evolved.
I cut a Night of Navy cardstock card base 11″ x 4 1/4″ and scored it at 5 1/2″.
I adhered a 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ layer of Basic White cardstock to the card front.
The gingham patterned paper layer is 3 /4″ x 5″.
The circle is die cut with one of the Deckled Edge Circle Dies. It measures about 2 3/4″ in diameter.
The red truck and snow-capped trees are die cuts from the DSP.
I attached the pine tree layer to the bottom left corner of the gingham patterned paper using Dimensionals.
The truch is also attached using dimensionals.
The circle and third tree are glued to the card front.
My design came to life by placing the pieces I wanted to use onto the card front until I liked the placement. I matched the sentiment, from the Sophisticated Sled Stamp Set, to the mood of the card. The inside sentiment is also from the Sophisticated Sled Stamp Set.
mORE aBOUT THE pAPER
Along with plenty of die-cut Holiday-themed images, there is a sheet of 12″ x 12″ DSP that has six cut larger layering pieces. You can create six Holiday cards quickly and easily with these layers and a sentiment.
This is a Paper Pack designed to help you create all sorts of Holiday projects. It’s a perfect starter for your Holiday paper crafting. If you’re just getting started with paper crafgting, “A Little Bit Festive Specialty DSP” is perfect for you.
So, be A Little Bit Festive, take a look at this Specialty Paper Pack, think about what you can create with it, and enjoy some paper crafting fun.
This is a Fall-Themed Kit that features the Autumn Leaves Bundle. You will receive your Kit automaically with a minimum product purchase of $50 through my online store at Stampin’ Up! The Kit will include:
Everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them;
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 Autumn Leaves Bundle through my Online Store.
A printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
This card kit will be available through August 31st.
Redeem Bonus Days Coupons
You have until August 31st to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons. You should have received an email from Stampin’ Up! shortly after you placed your order in July. This email contains a Coupon Code. When you place your order in August, you will be prompted to put in the Coupon Code(s). If you have more than one Coupon Code, enter them in the space provided separated by a comma. The discount will appear when you check out.
The Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper showcases designs that bring back Christmas memories. It takes me back to the 60’s, as a child, seeing all of the presents under the tree. The presents were wrapped in paper using lanterns, candles, Christmas trees decorated with glowing candles, and striped ribbon adorned with holly. The striped ribbon also reminds me of a red and white striped peppermint candy we called “ribbon candy”. How many of you remember ribbon candy?
The Sentimental Christmas Suite Collection also includes the Sentimental Wishes Stamp and Die Bundle. The Cling Stamps are finely detailed linear stamps that include a Christmas stocking filled with presents, a bough of holly, a set of glowing candles, and a dainty ribbon bow. There are also four mixed font sentiment stamps.
The Christmas Wishes Dies coordinate with each of the stamped images. As a little added bonus, the dies cut some of the images in the Designer Series Paper. I die cut the Christmas stocking in my card directly from the Designer Series Paper. You can also cut out the ribbon bows using the coordinating die.
The Embellishments
There are coordinating Satin and Sheer ribbon in Shaded Spruce, and a sparkly set of embellishments called Drusy Adhesive-Backed Embellishments. I looked up the word “Drusy”. It refers to a natural crystal formation. The Drusy Embellishments sparkle in gold and silver, and will lay flat on your cards and projects.
The Sentimental Christmas Suite Collection has a classic elegance to it. For those who have already received the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog, the Suite is on pages 28 and 29. The Sentimental Christmas Suite Collection will be available to Customers on September 4th.
Sentimental Christmas Suite Color Palette
So, this is just one sample of a project you can put together quickly and easily using the Sentimental Christmas Suite. I’m sure you will enjoy creating with the Suite and remembering those glowing Christmas Trees, striped ribbon, and “ribbon candy”.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
August, 2024 Customer Card Kit
This is a Fall-Themed Kit that features the Autumn Leaves Bundle. You will receive your Kit automaically with a minimum product purchase of $50 through my online store at Stampin’ Up! The Kit will include:
Everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them;
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 Autumn Leaves Bundle through my Online Store.
A printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
This card kit will be available through August 31st.
Redeem Bonus Days Coupons
You have until August 31st to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons. You should have received an email from Stampin’ Up! shortly after you placed your order in July. This email contains a Coupon Code. When you place your order in August, you will be prompted to put in the Coupon Code(s). If you have more than one Coupon Code, enter them in the space provided separated by a comma. The discount will appear when you check out.
Hi! It’s good to be back with more fun inspiration. I’m showcasing a Fall-themed card featuring the acorn patterned paper from the Iconic Celebrations Designer Series Paper. This 6″ x 6″ paper pack has a variety of patterns that help you create designs for lots of celebrations. Click here to view all of the patterns in the paper pack.
Don’t you love the sentiment layer on this card. I stamped the sentiment using one of the images from the Iconic Imagery Stamp Set, and die cut it with the large sentiment label die in the Iconic Imagery Dies. The shape and size of this die cut label is perfect for this type of card design. You can add elements to the top, or under the sentiment layer, as I did today.
A favotire Fall-themed Bundle is the Autumn Leaves Bundle. It was showcased last year with the launch of the September-December Mini Catalog. It is available now in the current Annual Catalog. If you didn’t get your hands on the stamp set and dies last year, take another look. They’re on page 74.
I used the Autumn Leaves Stamp Set and Dies to create elements to border the sentiment in this card.
I’ve prepared a downloadable PDF Tutorial so you can easily duplicate this card design. Have fun with the design. You can use any larger die cut elements you may have, along with a beautiful sentiment label, to create your unique version.
Click the blue button below to download and print the PDF.
It’s always fun to add a little something to the inside of your card. In this card, I stamped images from the Iconic Imagery stamp set.
So, pull out a beautiful Fall-themed stamp and die set, cut a Fall-themed piece of patterned paper, and create a pretty card to share gratitude with someone special.
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for your glue or tape runner. 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 Everyday Details Bundle.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together along 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 July 31st, 2024.
As always, please reach out to me with any quesitons.
Bonus Days Are Back-Get Rewarded Through July 31, 2024
Beginning July 3rd through July 31st, you will earn a $5.00 Bonus Coupon for each $50.00 in product you purchase. Below are the details:
Earn a $5 coupon for each $50 you purchase (befor3e shipping and tax).
The coupon code will be emailed to you at the email address you provide in your order.
If you earn multiple coupons with one order, you will receive one email for that order with multiple codes.
There is no limit to the amount of coupon codes you can earn.
Save your emails. You will need the codes to redeem your $5 credit(s).
The redemption period for the coupon codes is through the month of August, 2024. From August 1st through August 31st.
You can always reach out to me with questions. My email is expressivelydeb@gmail.com.
Get ready. This is a great time to stock up on your crafting ‘basics”.
New Online Exclusives
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My card is showcasing more patterns featured in the Iconoc Celebrations Designer Series Paper Pack. This is another simple design you can duplicate quickly and make a bunch using the Iconic Celebrations Suite, or your favorite products.
I am really enjoying this Designer Series Paper. I’ve used only a few of the designs, and each time I go through it, I get inspired for more projects.
Today, I used the Misty Moonlight snowflake design and got a little surprise. There’s a die in the Iconic Imagery Dies that cuts the snowflakes directly from the patterned paper. I always love this feature of the coordinating products.
So, let’s make a card!
Pieces And Parts
I cut a Thick Basic White cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side.
The snowflake card front layer is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.
I cut a Basic White cardstock layer 3″ x 3 3/4″ to act as a “frame” for my diagonal patterned paper layers.
The pine bough patterned paper layer is 2 5/8″ x 3 1/2″.
I cut the striped patterned paper layer 2 1/2″ x 3 3/8″.
Tip: It’s always fun to use diagonal offset layers for a card design. I found that if you cut the top layer slightly smaller than the bottom layer, you will be able to easily center one offset layer over the other. (It helps you to create equal distance on all four corners). Take a look at the offset layers on my card.
I die cut a few snowflakes from the patterned paper, and die cut the sentiment with dies from the Iconic Imagery Dies.
I stamped the sentiment on the inside using images from the Iconic Imagery Stamp Set.
For a little sparkle, I added a few of the Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots. They’re one of the proeucts in the Iconic Celebrations Suite.
I attached all of the card layers with glue. The snowflakes and sentiment are attached with Dimensionals.
Do you love to cut and match patterned paper? I do. This is one of those designs that easily allows you to do just that.
So, cut a few patterned paper layers, die cut matching elements, add a little sparkle, and crate something to share peace and joy!
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for your glue or tape runner. 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 Everyday Details Bundle.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together along 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 July 31st, 2024.
As always, please reach out to me with any quesitons.
Bonus Days Are Back-Get Rewarded Through July 31, 2024
Beginning July 3rd through July 31st, you will earn a $5.00 Bonus Coupon for each $50.00 in product you purchase. Below are the details:
Earn a $5 coupon for each $50 you purchase (befor3e shipping and tax).
The coupon code will be emailed to you at the email address you provide in your order.
If you earn multiple coupons with one order, you will receive one email for that order with multiple codes.
There is no limit to the amount of coupon codes you can earn.
Save your emails. You will need the codes to redeem your $5 credit(s).
The redemption period for the coupon codes is through the month of August, 2024. From August 1st through August 31st.
You can always reach out to me with questions. My email is expressivelydeb@gmail.com.
Get ready. This is a great time to stock up on your crafting ‘basics”.
New Online Exclusives
Click here, or the image above to see all of the new Online Exclusives available for customers now.
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