Friday, December 29, 2023

Happy Day

I wish I had more reasons to put together cards like this one using the Gone Fishing bundle and Let's Go Fishing designer series paper.


One big tip I have for using this die set is to add the adhesive sheets to your card stock or designer series paper before you do any die cutting. Some of the pieces are too small to mess with other adhesives.


I used some of the Let's Go Fishing designer series paper for the die cuts as well as Gold Foil Sheets and Dry Brushed Metallic specialty paper.

On the inside I added some water images from the Gone Fishing stamp set and a sentiment from the Best Family Ever set.

Supplies:
Gone Fishing Bundle, Best Family Ever
Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie ink
Very Vanilla, Pebbled Path, Lost Lagoon card stock
Gold Foil Sheets
Dry Brushed Metallic specialty paper
Let's Go Fishing dsp

The Let’s Go Fishing Designer Series Paper is the "reel" deal for crafters who love to fish and people who need a fishing-themed card! This paper is filled with images of fish, nets, fishing lures, and planks. Create cards for the anglers in your life or add this paper to your holiday scrapbook pages. This paper also has basic designs that you can use any time, on any project.

* 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: Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Very Vanilla, Wild Wheat

This paper crafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

The Gone Fishing Bundle includes the Gone Fishing Stamp Set and the Gone Fishing Dies. Also available in French.

Anyone would be "reely" excited to get a fishing-themed card from you! We make it easy with stamps and dies that coordinate so you can stamp and cut out fish, lures, and more in just seconds.

GONE FISHING PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
It’s time to hit the fishing hole! Make a card using the Gone Fishing Stamp Set and send it to your favorite angler. With fish, lure, bobber, and water images, it’s perfect for anything fishing-related. But it’s also for more than fishing. With sentiments for dads, Father’s Day, and retirement, you can make cards for many occasions. The Two-Step images work together so it’s easy to add color. For example, to make a two-tone lure, stamp the lure base in a light color and then stamp the striped lure image over it in a darker color. It’s so easy!
* 16 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, g

GONE FISHING DIES
Cut out a paper tackle box and fishing accents in seconds using the Gone Fishing Dies. Cut out the tackle box to hold everything for fishing: lures, fly fishing lures, and bobbers. Or die cut a fish or two fish and add a wavy die cut to create an angler’s dream scene. If there’s an angler in your life, you need these dies!
* 17 dies
* Largest die: 4-1/4" x 5-9/16" (10.8 x 14.1 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Our coordinated craft bundles save you time and money! Buy the bundle and save 10% off the price of buying the stamp and tool separately. Plus, bundles will help you quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Lasting Joy


This card could be used for several different occasions - weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. since the sentiment is not very specific. The sentiment is from the Lasting Joy stamp set and I stamped it on a die cut made with the Nested Essentials dies.


In the background I have a piece of Coastal Cabana card stock embossed with one of the Basics 3D embossing folders, a piece of retired Perfectly Penciled designer series paper and some linen thread wrapped around it.


Supplies:
Lasting Joy
Crumb Cake ink
Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana card stock
retired Perfectly Penciled dsp
Linen Thread
Basics 3D embossing folders
Nested Essentials dies

The Lasting Joy Stamp Set makes it easy to add a little thoughtfulness to everything you do. This set includes sentiments that convey kindness and compassion, all in a graceful, handwritten font. Need to reach out to someone? This is the set for you. You’ll get a number of phrases, some for specific occasions such as birthdays, while others are generic enough to be used any time. Choose a sentiment for your project, then add the small, delicate flowers. Also available in French.

* 19 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, d, g, h

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.

Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.
You’ll have the perfect die-cut pieces for every season and every reason with the Nested Essentials Dies. These basic shapes give you so many creative options! Stamp your greeting, then cut it out using a corresponding die and add it to your next handmade card for a layered look that’s sure to get attention. You’ll add more than dies to your paper crafting stash with this set—you’ll also add value through versatility!

* 12 dies
* Largest die: 2-13/16" x 4-7/8" (7.1 x 12.4 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Add texture to your cards with the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. The three embossing folders in this pack have basic designs that complement any project. Choose from flowers, hobnail-glass dots, and crosshatch designs. Use a whole embossed piece of cardstock as a card background or cut small pieces to use as accents. Whether you’re just starting out with embossing or you’re already an embossing pro, you need these embossing folders!

* 3 folders
* 4-1/2" x 6-1/4" (11.4 x 15.9 cm) each
* 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.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Joy to My Heart

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends! 

I thought the dancing deer from the Zoo Crew designer series paper coordinated well with the sentiment on this card from the So Sincere stamp set.


I used an image from the Of Art & Texture stamp set in the background along with some die cuts made with the Stylish Shapes dies and Radiating Stitches dies.
The sentiment is on a die cut made with the Gone Fishing dies and I added some White Baker's twine and 2022-2024 In Color Pearls for accents.


Supplies:
So Sincere, Of Art & Texture
Pecan Pie ink
Basic White, Old Olive, Crumb Cake card stock
Zoo Crew dsp
Radiating Stitches dies
Stylish Shapes dies
Gone Fishing Dies
White Baker's Twine
2022-2024 In Color Pearls


Add the cutest paper ever to your collection with the Zoo Crew 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper! This paper is packed full of different animals showcasing unique talents from singing to dancing, juggling to knitting, baking to skating, and every fun hobby in between. We’ve already filled in some of the designs for you, but we’ve left plenty open for you to customize with coloring tools like our Stampin’ Blends (sold separately). Cut out the characters to create cute designs, or use the reverse side’s basic black and white patterns for accent pieces and backdrops. There’s so much you can do with this zany zoo crew!

* 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: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Lemon Lime Twist, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie

This paper crafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.
The So Sincere Stamp Set includes all sorts of sentiments, so you can say exactly what you want, when you want. With 11 stamps, this set is perfect for all your card making occasions! Use the sentiments to make statement pieces for gift tags and gift packaging. Or use the Your Kindness is so Appreciated or So Very Proud of You stamps as the greeting for the inside of a card. Each sentiment offers a great way to share your love and appreciation with friends and family.

Inspired by Million Sales Achiever Sandy Hancock.

* 11 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d

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.
Create eclectic backgrounds with the Of Art & Texture Stamp Set. Perfect for all-occasion cards and paper crafts, use this artistic, image-only stamp set to add different textures and shape designs to your crafts. You can also create layers on your cards by stamping the textures underneath images and sentiments, or just give your projects a more vintage look! Using the coloring tool and technique of your choice, apply one or multiple colors to give your projects a stronger or softer look.

* 8 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, h

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.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Birthday Skate


This is a fun birthday card I put together using several scraps and leftover die cuts from my scrap box. I have used die cuts made with the Gone Fishing dies and the Nested Essentials dies as well as a piece of Crushed Curry that was embossed with the Cheery Patterns folders.


The sentiment is from the Mixed Medley stamp set and the skate is from the Curved Occasions set. The skate is colored in with Stampin' Write markers.


Supplies:
Mixed Medley, Curved Occasions
Memento Black ink
Stampin' Write Markers
Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake, Basic White card stock
Cheery Patterns embossing folders
Nested Essentials dies
Gone Fishing dies


Get the right words to say and have fun saying it with the Curved Occasions Stamp Set! With ten sentiments and five eclectic designs, this set ensures you’re covered for all your upbeat occasions and paper crafting needs. Pair the Happy Birthday sentiment and cake stamp for the perfect birthday card. Celebrate success with the Happy Dance or Congratulations sentiments and tie it all together with the roller skate or disco ball stamp. No matter what you’re celebrating, you can keep the party going all year long!

* 15 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, d, g

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.

Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Brick and Deckled Birthday

For this card, I pulled the ink colors and one of the card stock colors from the Masterfully Made designer series paper pattern on the front. In addition, I used some Soft Suede card stock that was embossed with the Exposed Brick embossing folder.


The Fresh Freesia circle is made with the Deckled Circles dies and the sentiment layer is made with the Lasting Label punch. The stamp set I used was the retired Lovely and Lasting set and I chose Pebbled Path and Starry Sky ink.


Supplies:
Lovely and Lasting
Pebbled Path, Starry Sky ink
Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Soft Suede card stock
Masterfully Made dsp
Lasting Label punch
Deckled Circles dies
Exposed Brick embossing folder

Every crafter needs some basic tools, and this is one of them! The Deckled Circle Dies quickly cut basic shapes with a twist—a deckled* edge! What can you do with something so basic? For starters, you can cut several sizes in different colors and layer them to create a big colorful circle. Cut different sizes and scatter them on your card for a fun background. Cut in rainbow colors, then cut the circle in half for two rainbows. The list goes on and on and on. If you have a die-cutting machine, you’ll want these dies! (And if you don’t have a die-cutting machine, this is your reason to get one!)

* Not sure what "deckled" is? Picture the edge of handmade paper. It’s untrimmed and irregular. That’s a deckle edge. The deckle edge on these dies mimics the irregular, uncut edge of handmade paper.

* 14 dies
* Largest die: 5-3/4" (14.6 cm) diameter
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Dies help you create unique die-cut shapes and paper cutouts with just a quick run through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.
Instantly add layers of dimension, texture, and color to your cards, scrapbook pages, and more with the Masterfully Made 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. These mixed-media masterpieces give you all the benefits of hand-painted and hand-torn designs without any of the hassle. From larger background pieces that set the scene to gorgeous florals that add just the right details, this paper is certainly every crafter’s dream come true. We can’t wait to see how this paper inspires you!

* 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: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Lost Lagoon, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Sorbet

This paper crafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Feel Better Soon



The Brushed Gold Cards and Envelopes are great to put together a card quickly since the card base already has some decoration on it.


I added some die cut leaves made with a retired die in the background and then I added a doily made with the Delightful Doily Hybrid Embossing Folder and finally a die cut made with the retired Stitched Rectangles dies for my sentiment.
The sentiment is from the So Sincere stamp set.


Supplies:
So Sincere
Misty Moonlight ink
Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive card stock
Brushed Gold Cards and Envelopes
Delightful Doily Hybrid Embossing folder
Stitched Rectangles dies



The So Sincere Stamp Set includes all sorts of sentiments, so you can say exactly what you want, when you want. With 11 stamps, this set is perfect for all your card making occasions! Use the sentiments to make statement pieces for gift tags and gift packaging. Or use the Your Kindness is so Appreciated or So Very Proud of You stamps as the greeting for the inside of a card. Each sentiment offers a great way to share your love and appreciation with friends and family.

Inspired by Million Sales Achiever Sandy Hancock.

* 11 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d

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.

Create the doilies of your dreams with the Delightful Doily Hybrid Embossing Folder. Create dainty doily cutouts using the dies alone or combine the dies and embossing folder to add rich texture to your cutouts. Give your handmade cards a simple, elegant background texture by using the embossing folder alone. This dynamic duo is great for all crafters of all kinds: the combination of dies and embossing folder offer a whole host of creative options in a timeless, classic style you’ll love!

* 1 embossing folder
* Embossing folder size: 4-1/2" x 6-1/4" (11.4 x 15.9 cm)
* 4 dies
* Largest die: 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) diameter
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Our hybrid embossing folders create ornate die-cut pieces with rich texture in one simple pass through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The dies fit inside special ridges in the embossing folder for easy, one-step cutouts with dimension. Use the dies and embossing folder together or separately for a variety of looks and styles.

Monday, December 18, 2023

Celebrate

I think it is fun to used different designer series paper patterns for the cupcake liner part of this stamp image from the Circle Sayings stamp set. For this card, I used some Merry Bold and Bright designer series paper matching the piece in the background. This designer series paper collection was in the September - December mini catalog and is no longer available.


The second layer of the card is a piece of Berry Burst card stock embossed with one of the Cheery Patterns embossing folders. The top layer is a die cut made with the Deckled Circles dies and I colored in the frosting and cupcake with Stampin' Write Markers.
The cupcake liner was cut out with a paper snips and there are some Tinsel Gem Four Pack embellishments on the frosting.


Supplies:
Circle Sayings
Memento Black ink
Stampin' Write Markers
Crushed Curry, Berry Burst, Basic White card stock
Merry Bold and Bright dsp
Cheery Patterns folders
Deckled Circles dies
Tinsel Gems Four Pack


The Circle Sayings Bundle includes the Circle Sayings Stamp Set and the 2-3/8" (6 cm) Circle Punch. Also available in French.

The Circle Sayings Bundle is filled with a variety of friendly greetings and decorative borders that you can mix and match to make all your projects unique! Pair the stamps together and use the 2-3/8" (6 cm) Circle Punch to quickly punch it out to use as a centerpiece or a gift tag. Whatever the occasion and whoever your recipient is, you are going to wow them. The creativity in this bundle is endless!

CIRCLE SAYINGS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
The Circle Sayings Stamp Set includes cute sentiments and images that everyone will love! This set comes with friendly greetings, multiple borders, and large images that can be used as focal points. Combine the cupcake image with the celebrate greeting to create cards or tags for birthdays. Or send a warm hello surrounded by lush flowers. The open line-art images are perfect for your favorite coloring techniques. However you mix and match the images and sentiments, it’s sure to be a masterpiece!
* 14 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d
* Inspired by Million Sales Achiever Jessica Taylor

2-3/8" (6 CM) CIRCLE PUNCH
The 2-3/8" (6 cm) Circle Punch is the best way to get perfectly symmetrical circles fast! This punch can be used to make bursts, centerpieces on cards, or gift tags. This punch works great with a variety of stamp sets or paper punch projects. It's so versatile you'll use it over and over again!
* 1 punch
* Punched image size: 2-3/8" (6 cm)

Our coordinated craft bundles save you time and money! Buy the bundle and save 10% off the price of buying the stamp and tool separately. Plus, bundles will help you quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Class of 2023

Today our oldest child graduates from college and I was waiting for my preorder to arrive from Stampin' Up! because I wanted to use the Cap and Gown stamp set that will be in the upcoming January - April mini catalog.


I am not sure if Mossy Meadow and Crushed Curry are quite a match for NDSU's gold and green, but they are pretty close so I used those for the card base and first layer.


The letters of NDSU are die cut with another sneak peek product called Mini Alphabet dies and the numbers are cut out with the retired Playful Alphabet dies. I also used the upcoming Perennial Postage dies for the layering.
The designer series paper both on the outside and inside that is stamped on is from a Sale-a-bration collection called Softly Stippled.


Supplies:
Cap and Gown
Mossy Meadow, Memento Black ink
Mossy Meadow, Crushed Curry, Pebbled Path, 
Basic White card stock
Snowflake Magic dsp
Perennial Postage dies
Playful Alphabet dies
Mini Alphabet dies
 Softly Stippled dsp (SAB 2024)

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Sincere Sympathy

Today is the day for FREE SHIPPING, you can take advantage of the great deals on the Last Chance Products and Clearance Rack sales as well!


For this sympathy card, I paired the Heartfelt Hexagon bundle with the Joy of Christmas designer series paper. I have found that in any of the designer series paper collections, no matter what the focus, you can always find a pattern or more that will coordinate with just about any project.


The layer of Pebbled Path card stock along the bottom half was embossed with the Countryside Blossoms embossing folder.


Supplies:
Heartfelt Hexagons
Pecan Pie, Old Olive ink
Pebbled Path, Basic White, Old Olive cardstock
Hexagon punch
Countryside Blossoms embossing folder
Joy of Christmas dsp

The Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle includes the Heartfelt Hexagon Stamp Set and the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. Also available in French.

Stamp and cut out tags, labels, and more in seconds with these all-occasion sentiments and coordinating punch. Stamp a sentiment, then cut it out with the punch for a perfectly coordinated, perfectly easy look!

HEARTFELT HEXAGON PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
Stamp a sentiment, then frame it with a pretty border. The Heartfelt Hexagon Stamp Set has images for stamping labels, tags, and focal points. The sentiments are great for many life events and occasions, from birthdays and weddings to support and sympathy. The fonts and designs are timeless so they look beautiful on any project.
* 13 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d

HEARTFELT HEXAGON PUNCH
Make quick labels, tags, and accents with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. Stamp a sentiment or image on cardstock, then cut it out with the punch. So easy! Use one layer or punch a bunch and tile them across a card front for a fun, textural background.
* 1 punch
* Punched image size: 2-1/4" x 2" (5.7 x 5.1 cm)

Our coordinated craft bundles save you time and money! Buy the bundle and save 10% off the price of buying the stamp and tool separately. Plus, bundles will help you quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Tomorrow Only

Surprise! It’s time for FREE SHIPPING! On 14 December 2023, you can shop and save on all qualifying orders of $75 or more. What a great way to stock up on all your favorite products from the catalog, Online Exclusives, kits, and more!

Please keep in mind that because of the Christmas season, the distribution center may fall behind typical shipping timeframes. We will do all we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible. Any orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by 25 December.

Free shipping is for one day only and you can shop at http://kristinsobolik.stampinup.net 




Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Watermelon Birthday

There is a stamp set in the upcoming Sale-a-bration catalog called Watercolor Melon and I have used some of the stamps on this card. There are no sentiments in set, just images, but it will be a fun one to play around with.


I started with some card stock layers - Flirty Flamingo, Crumb Cake and Crushed Curry - and then added a piece of the Merry Bold and Bright designer series paper. Next, the circle layers are made with the 2 1/4" and 2 3/8" punches.
I used Sweet Sorbet ink for the watermelon and Granny Apple Green for the rind.
The sentiment is from the Best Family Ever stamp set.


Supplies:
Best Family Ever, Watercolor Melon (SAB 2024)
Sweet Sorbet, Granny Apple Green, Memento Black ink
Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake, Berry Burst card stock
2 1/4" and 2 3/8" circle punches
Merry Bold and Bright dsp
Retired embellishments

Family is everything! Create heartfelt cards using the Best Family Ever Stamp Set and let family members know how important they are to you. This sentiment-only stamp set includes family members and greetings to say thank you and congratulations, show appreciation, and even wish happy birthday! Build phrases to customize sentiments and pair with the images of your choice—this set offers countless creative possibilities! Also available in French.

* 34 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, g, h

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.

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