Fall Sympathy

I am repeatedly drawn to the Wishing You Well stamp set these days not only for the images, but the varied occasions of the greetings.  

For the background of this card I added some Frosted Floral specialty paper and then I double stamped the image of the bouquet, first in Crushed Curry and then in Cajun Craze.  To finish it off, I added a bow tied with linen thread.

Supplies:

Wishing you Well

Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry ink

Whisper White, Soft Suede card stock

linen thread

Frosted Floral specialty paper

Wishing You Well Clear-Mount Stamp Set	147864
Price: $19.00
Look at the elegance of these images. Ideal for projects no matter the season. These Distinktive stamps are simply for the heart. Our clear-mount stamps * Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 8 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, d, e, g

Illuminated Christmas

Every year I try to select just a few of the holiday stamp sets that I know I will use for lots of different projects, sometimes that works and other times I end up purchasing more than I really need...This is one of the first sets I decided on this year, Illuminated Christmas.  It pairs well with the Stampin' Blends but I really chose it for the sayings.

For this card, I also used some Festive Farmhouse designer series paper patterns and the wise men element was cut with the Big Shot and Spot of Tea framelits.

Supplies:

Illuminated Christmas

Memento Black ink

Stampin' Blends

Festive Farmhouse dsp

Cherry Cobbler, Smoky Slate, Whisper White card stock

Spot of Tea framelits

Illuminated Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set	147833
Price: $21.00
Illuminate someone's heart by sending them a very special card. Our clear-mount stamps * Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 10 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, h Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper 147820 Price: $11.00 Rustic squares, wood patterns, and classic Christmas songs. Makes you think of comfy chairs and a crackling fire. * 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow, Very Vanilla, Whisper White

September Paper Pumpkin Alternative

Another alternative idea for the September Paper Pumpkin kit - this time a baker's box decorated using two of the treat bags cut up along with many other elements from the kit.

I attached the pieces of the treat bags to the corners with some washi tape that I had on my table and then decorated three of the sides with sayings and elements.

The sentiment layer on the top is a leftover piece from the stamp club cards I shared earlier this week - a punched out starburst (Gorgeous Grape), a circle punched from Granny Apple Green and the sentiment layer punched from Whisper White.  I used the Takeout Treats stamp set for the sentiment.

It is ready for candy or other goodies for your favorite trick or treater!

September Paper Pumpkin Alternative Cards

 As I mentioned before, my daughter decided to use the September Paper Pumpkin kit for her class treats for Halloween.  She did have some leftover pieces so today and tomorrow I will share a few alternative ideas with you.

For these cards, I cut down the treat bags and wrapped them around some card stock before decorating with the other elements in the kit.

The full picture of the card above did not want to upload so you can just get an idea on the closeup.  I added a piece of Black foil sheets embossed with the Tin Tile folder and a piece of Gray Granite card stock, otherwise the elements are all from the kit.

October Stamp Club Projects

I have been able to get a few projects created in the last couple days so I am going to slowly get back to posting regularly for you!  Today I will share the October Stamp Club Projects with you, we did not meet but each of the members still receives all the projects.

The first card use the Winter Woods stamp set and Joyous Noel specialty paper...

In October I usually have one Halloween card or project for my stamp club members so our second card fits in that category using the Takeout Treats stamp set and Toil and Trouble designer series paper.

For the layout, I chose to use the Country Lane designer series paper along with coordinating card stock colors.  I added a doily and galvanized button as accents as well.

If you would like to try out our monthly stamp club or the virtual stamp clubs I have running, please contact me here.

World Card Making Day Sales!

Stampin' Up! is offering a World Card Making Day sale from now until October 7th. You can find all the discounted items right here.  Below are just a couple examples of sale items - there are also adhesives, envelopes, card bases, more kits, more stamps and card stock on sale!  

Notes Of Kindness Card Kit	148266
Price: $35.00 $31.50
This kit makes it easy to create and send your heartfelt greetings. * Makes 20 cards: 5 each of 4 designs * Folded card size: 3.5" x 5" (8.9 x 12.7 cm) Kit Includes: * Set of 6 photopolymer stamps * Clear stamp block * 20 printed card bases and coordinating printed envelopes * Giftable kraft box * Die-cut stickers and accents * Archival Basic Black Ink Stampin’ Spot * Baker’s Twine * Stampin’ Dimensionals * Adhesive-backed pearls Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Soft Sea Foam Around The Corner Photopolymer Stamp Set 147464 Price: $16.00 $14.40 You know that good times are just around the corner with this stamp set! Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 16 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, d, e

September Stamp Club Projects

Well it is happening again just like every other harvest season, I think I make enough projects to share with you during I am too busy to create more and I start to run out.  We are currently in the end stages of potato harvest and will be going straight back to the combines for soybeans when we finish.  There will be a few days without posts coming up, but hopefully not too many!  I will try to at least send you a couple each week.

These are the September stamp club projects, we were able to get together before the potato harvest began fortunately!  

The first card uses two dynamic impressions folders - Tufted and Tin Tile along with the Dandelion Wishes stamp set.

The next card showcases the Wishing You Well stamp set and Neutrals designer series paper... 

Finally, the layout uses the Festive Farmhouse designer series paper and a die cut from the Stitched Seasons collection.

We always have room for more both in the monthly and Virtual (every other month) stamp clubs - if you wish you join us or just try it out contact me here.