Anything is Possible

I thought the sentiment on this card was appropriate as we approach the new year - anything is possible...

The stamp set used for the images and sentiment was the Hand Penned Petals set and I also used the Scalloped Contours dies to create the die cuts behind the flowers and for the sentiment.

The designer series paper in the background comes from the Daffodil Afternoon collection that will be in the Sale-a-bration catalog next week. Even though it is retired, I used Rococo Rose card stock for my base because I thought it blended well with the designer series paper.

Supplies:

Hand Penned Petals

Old Olive, Memento Black, Polished Pink, Daffodil Delight ink

Pale Papaya, Rococo Rose, Basic White card stock

Scalloped Contours dies

2021-2023 In Color Jewels

Daffodil Afternoon dsp (SAB 2022)

Send thoughtful cards in a hand-drawn style with the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set. This stamp set features beautifully drawn floral images and coordinating fill stamps that give the design an effortless watercolored look. This stamp set is perfectly designed for every occasion! Also available in French.

* 15 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, e

Photopolymer stamps from Stampin’ Up!
* Are clear stamps that make image placement easy.
* Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

In the Moment

The stamp set used on this card will be in the upcoming mini catalog and it is called In the Moment. It contains some great images and sentiments and lots of opportunity to practice using your Stampin' Blends!

In the background, I used a die cut made with the Scalloped Contours dies, a piece of Friendly Hello designer series paper (SAB 2022) and some Gorgeous Grape card stock embossed with the Gingham embossing folder. 

I colored in my image with Stampin' Blends and cut it out with a paper snips before popping it up with Stampin' Dimensionals on the embossed layer. The sentiment is stamped on a Stitched Label die cut and also popped up.

Supplies:

In the Moment

Memento Black, Shaded Spruce ink

Basic White, Pale Papaya, Gorgeous Grape card stock

Stampin' Blends

Stitched Labels dies

Scalloped Contours dies

Gingham embossing folder

Friendly Hello dsp (SAB 2022)

Best Birthday

Today I have another card made with some upcoming Sale-a-bration products - this time it is the Friendly Hello bundle that includes a stamp set and designer series paper that you will be able to earn free with a $100 product purchase. 

I began with a Fresh Freesia card base and added some splotch images with the same color of ink. Next, I chose a design of the Friendly Hello designer series paper and matted it on some Coastal Cabana card stock. 

The flower images are colored in with Stampin' Blends and I used some 2021-2023 In Color Jewels as accents to complete the card.

Supplies:

Friendly Hello (SAB 2022)

Memento Black, Shaded Spruce, Fresh Freesia ink

Stampin' Blends

Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia, Coastal Cabana, Basic White card stock

2021-2023 In Color Jewels

Friendly Hello dsp (SAB 2022)

Through Anything

The sentiment on this card is my favorite one in the Blessings of Home stamp set - "We can get through anything together". I have used the other products in the Blessings of Home collection on this project along with the stamp set - Heart and Home designer series paper and the Flowers of Home dies.

The Gorgeous Grape card stock in the background was embossed with the new Gingham embossing folder, the sentiment layer was die cut using the Scalloped Contours dies and stamped with Fresh Freesia ink. 

The flower image that was stamped and then die cut was colored in with Stampin' Blends and I also added a little shimmer paint over the top.

Supplies:

Blessings of Home

Memento Black, Fresh Freesia ink

Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Gorgeous Grape card stock

Flowers of Home dies

Heart and Home dsp

Scalloped square doily

Scalloped Contours dies

2013-2023 In Color Jewels

Gingham embossing folder

Stampin' Blends

The Scalloped Contours Dies include dies to cut out your floral shapes scalloped border dies for all your decorating desires! The scalloped edge borders in this set range in size, allowing you to decorate a card front or create scalloped labels for your sentiments.

* 8 dies
* Largest die: 5-1/4" x 4" (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
* Use with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Dies help you create unique die-cut shapes and paper cut outs with just a quick run through your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.

Otter Birthday

A couple weeks ago I added this card to the rotation in my Stamp a Stack class.  It uses a couple of items that will be available for FREE starting January 4th - the Awesome Otters stamp set and the Sunshine and Rainbows 6" x 6" designer series paper.

There are two different patterns of the designer series paper shown on this card, but there are 12 designs in the package. 

I stamped my otter on the designer series paper with Memento Black ink and then again on a scrap of Basic White.  After I used my Stampin' Blends to color the image, I used my paper snips to cut it out. Since I had stamped it on the designer series paper already, I did not need to try to cut out the little hairs on his head and the squiggly lines to the sides, when I popped the image up over the top of the stamped image those details were already there.

Supplies:

Awesome Otters (SAB 2022)

Memento Black ink

Stampin' Blends

Basic White, Basic Gray card stock

Sunshine and Rainbows dsp (SAB 2022)

2021-2023 In Color Jewels

Bedazzle and bejewel your next crafting project with these 2021-2023 In Color Jewels.

* Adhesive-backed
* 100 total pieces in 5 colors and 2 sizes
* 10 of each color in 2 sizes: 3 mm, 4 mm

Product colors: Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent

Christmas Tags

Merry Christmas! 

Each year I put together a package of gift tags for the female teachers at our school.  I have found that this is a great way to use up scraps of both card stock and designer series paper.  

In the package this year, I also added some birthday and baby tags but for the most part, they are Christmas tags.  

After placing them in a cellophane bag, I added a topper made with designer series paper and added a few embellishments.  

Lots of Pun

Here is a fun video showcasing the December Paper Pumpkin kit and below are some details about what is in the kit.  You can also see a preview of the January kit with a link to sign up!

• The kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
• The Lots of Pun Stamp Set is a builder stamp set! This means the included images can be mixed and matched to build a variety of unique characters with different looks and features.
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Poppy Parade
• Includes a Classic Stampin’ Spot

Don't forget to sign up for the January kit!  

• Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes
• Kit features an exclusive Two-Step photopolymer stamp set
• Kit includes a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Card size: 4-1/2" x 4-1/4" (11.4 x 10.8 cm) heart-shaped cards; folded
• Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla

Blackberry Messages

These two cards use the same layout and materials, but I have chosen to use different sentiments on each one, both of them coming from the Many Happenings stamp and die cut with the Messages die.

The designer series paper comes from the Blackberry Beauty collection and I have added pieces from the Blackberry Beauty ephemera pack as well.  You can see the entire Blackberry Beauty suite in the pictures at the bottom of this post. 

There are also a couple die cuts made with the harvest dies in the background to add to the layering and to add more color.

Supplies:

Many Happenings

Soft Suede ink

Basic White, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake card stock

Harvest dies

Messages die

Blackberry Beauty dsp

Blackberry Beauty ephemera pack

With a variety of font styles and a range of sentiments, the Many Happenings Stamp Set is a necessary addition to your cardmaking stamp collection! Not only will this stamp satisfy every cardmaking need, the sentiments are arranged on a single stamp, which allows for coordinating dies to precisely cut out each sentiment, minimizing any fussy-cutting work on your end.

* 1 cling stamp
* Suggested clear block (sold separately): f

Cling stamps from Stampin’ Up!
* Are premium rubber stamps.
* Have deeply etched images for excellent detail.
* Are precut so you don’t have to trim them.
* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Looking to shake it up for fall? The Blackberry Beauty Suite Collection has all the classic fall imagery with an exciting spin on the color palette and finishes. The deep purples and golden hues will make this an elevated autumnal experience you will never forget. The embellishments included in this suite collection are sure to make your projects pop with elegant design. While the design call back to fall afternoons, the natural botanical designs work great all year-round. This suite collection is also available in French.

Blackberry Beauty Suite Collection includes:

BEAUTY OF TOMORROW STAMP SET (10% OFF)
* 9 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, e, g

BEAUTIFUL LEAVES DIES (10% OFF)
* 8 dies
* Largest die: 6-1/4" x 4" (15.9 x 10.2 cm)
* Use with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

BLACKBERRY BEAUTY 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs, some with gold foil accents
* Acid free
* Lignin free

GOLD 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SHIMMER VELLUM
* 2 sheets of shimmer vellum
* Acid free
* Lignin free

GOLD 3/8" (1 CM) SHIMMER RIBBON
* Width: 3/8" (1 cm)
* Length: 10 yards (9.1 m)

BLACKBERRY BEAUTY EPHEMERA PACK
* 40 total pieces: 2 each of 20 designs
* Largest piece: 3-3/8" x 4-3/16" (8.6 x 10.6 cm)
* Product colors: Blackberry Bliss, Cinnamon Cider, Early Espresso, gold, Rich Razzleberry

Product colors: Blackberry Bliss, Cinnamon Cider, Early Espresso, gold, Polished Pink, Rich Razzleberry

Smile

I really love the Star Crossed embossing folder and have used it in the background of this card on some Soft Suede card stock.  The texture is very detailed, but I also like the fact that there are two different designs.

The stamp set is no longer current, and you could certainly replace this sentiment with something else using the same layout design.  The sentiment is punched out with the Label Me Lovely punch and I used a strip of Hand Penned designer series paper and some Wonderful gems on the card as well.

Supplies:

Soft Suede Ink

Basic White, Soft Suede card stock 

Hand penned dsp

Wonderful gems

Label Me Lovely punch

Star Crossed embossing folder

Create unique handmade cards using the Star Crossed Embossing Folder. This embossing folder is made of two different patterns separated diagonally. On one side is a diagonal crossed-lines pattern and on the other side is a stars pattern. Using embossing folders in paper crafting elevates your projects; it gives them dimension and texture. Use this one on card backgrounds to give your projects an elegant look that's perfect for any season and holiday.

* 1 folder
* Size: 4-1/2" x 6-1/4" (11.4 x 15.9 cm)
* Use with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design.

December Stamp Club Projects

This month a couple of our projects focused on upcoming products in the Sale-a-bration catalog, specifically the Friendly Hello stamp set and Friendly Hello designer series paper that come together FREE with a $100 product purchase. 

We used a combination of the two products on the layout and the first card, adding coordinating card stock colors of Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink and Shaded Spruce.

On the card, we also used some Rhinestone Jewels, and the Scalloped Contours die set.

And on the last card, we used the Forever Fern stamp set along with some Blackberry Beauty specialty paper and Rhinestone Jewels.

We would love to have you join us anytime! Contact me for more information...

Adulting Is Hard

I put this card together for an upcoming class pairing the Sweet Symmetry designer series paper with the Nothing's Better Than stamp set.

The sentiment layer is punched with the Starburst punch and layered onto a 2 1/4" circle.

Supplies:

Nothing's Better Than

Night of Navy, Crushed Curry, Just Jade ink

Night of Navy, Basic White, Just Jade card stock

2 1/4" circle punch

Starburst Punch

Sweet Symmetry dsp

Let the folk art designs and motifs in the Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper inspire your creativity. This high-quality printed paper includes traditional, symmetrical folk art images and florals in soft colors. It’s a great choice for card making and scrapbooking. Each sheet is double-sided, giving you twice the crafting options.

* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Just Jade, Night of Navy

Color and Contour

The Color and Contour bundle is one of my favorites - I probably use the die set more than the stamps, but I love them both.  The video below shows some great ideas for these products.

Color & Contour Bundle includes the Color & Contour Stamp Set and the Scalloped Contours Dies. Also available in French.

COLOR & CONTOUR PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
In love with color? Get creatively colorful with the Color & Contour Stamp Set! The open-line floral art and abstract filler stamps allows for a range of coloring techniques. Try freehand watercoloring for a modern look, or use ink and sponge daubers on the filler stamps to create an ombre floral effect!
* 13 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, e

SCALLOPED CONTOURS DIES
Not only does the Scalloped Contours Dies include dies to cut out your floral shapes, this set also includes a number of scalloped border dies for all your decorating desires! The scalloped edge borders in this set range in size, allowing you to decorate a card front or create scalloped labels for your sentiments.
* 8 dies
* Largest die: 5-1/4" x 4" (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
* Use with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Perfect Birthday

Last week I shared a layout I created using the Blessings of Home stamp set, Heart and Home designer series paper and the Flowers of Home dies.  This card also uses these elements, and all of these products can be found in the upcoming mini catalog.

There is also a layer of Gorgeous Grape card stock that is embossed with the Gingham folder which is also in the mini catalog.  

I added some Baker's Twine, Linen thread and Iridescent rhinestones for accents.

Supplies:

Blessings of Home

Memento Black, Pool Party ink

Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Gorgeous Grape card stock

Stampin' Blends

Flowers of Home dies

Heart and Home dsp

Iridescent rhinestones

Baker's Twine

Linen thread

Gingham folder

Relax

The In The Moment stamp set that will be in the new mini catalog has some great images and sayings - for this card I paired the set with the Daffodil Afternoon designer series paper that will be in the Sale-a-bration catalog coming in January.

There are a couple different die cuts in the background over the top of the designer series paper and they are made with the Stitched Rectangles and Stitched Triangles dies. I used a paper snips to cut out the image - it would also work well to use a die to cut it out - and finally added some Iridescent rhinestones to complete the card.

Supplies:

In the Moment

Memento Black ink

Stampin' Blends

Pale Papaya, Flirty Flamingo, Very Vanilla card stock

Stitched Rectangles dies

Iridescent rhinestones

Stitched Triangles dies

Daffodil Afternoon dsp (SAB 2022)

Sweet Little Boxes

In the upcoming mini catalog, there is a new product called Sweet Little Boxes - 10 boxes come in a package, and they measure 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 5/8" (they are also food safe).

I decorated a few of them with the purpose of adding gift cards for teacher gifts this year. To decorate I used a couple patterns from the Whimsy and Wonder specialty designer series paper collection and used a saying from the Peaceful Cabin stamp set. 

On the back, I added a die cut from the Stitched So Sweetly dies to add the to and from information.

Supplies:

Peaceful Cabin

Evening Evergreen ink

Basic White card stock

Stitched So Sweetly dies

Whimsy and Wonder specialty dsp

reversible ribbon

Sweet Little Boxes

Create frames and tags of various shapes and sizes using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. Pair the dies with the coordinating So Sentimental Stamp Set to quickly cut out sentiments for your handmade cards, tags, and more. You’ll love the versatility of these dies and the all-occasion sentiments from the stamp set.

* 10 dies
* Largest die: 4-1/8" x 3" (10.5 x 7.6 cm)
* Use with a die-cutting & embossing machine

Dies help you create unique die-cut shapes and paper cut outs with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.