Here in Atlanta it actually feels a little like Fall today. That is a welcome change for us. So I have a super cute Fall card to show you. I have used the much overlooked Count My Blessings stamp set. At first glance this set may say Fall, but I believe most of it can be used any time of year.
My color inspiration was from the acorns and I chose fairly traditional Fall colors. I did use my Aqua Painter with Pumpkin Pie for the tips of the leaves and then feathered that into the old olive. The background is Soft Suede ink stamped onto Soft Suede card stock, I sometimes forget to do the simple things to make our own DSP, so to speak. It really is quick and easy.
This card is not at all difficult to do, even with the water coloring. More layers sometimes make it look like more I do believe.
A quick tip for the ribbon accent: I cut a strip of ribbon and tape each end to the back of my panel. Then cut a smaller piece and simply tie it around the attached strip. I get a pretty close to perfect little knot and do not need extra fingers for attempting to tie the ribbon pieces in front and yet keep it tight around the panel. I never could do that very well!!
Thank you so much for visiting today! I love hearing from you and I hope you will try a quick project like this one. The measurements I used are below and the supplies are listed at the bottom of the page. I hope you have a great day!
MEASUREMENTS:
8 1/2 X 5 1/2 Old Olive folded in half for the base
4 X 5 1/4 Whisper White
3 3/4 X 5 Soft Suede
2 3/4 X 2 7/8 Old Olive
2 1/2 X 2 5/8 Shimmery White for watercoloring
There are four wonderful Stampin’ Up! Specials in October………
World Card Making Day Sale October 1-10, 15% off select card making essentials. See details HERE.
Designer Series Paper Sale October 1-31, Buy 3 Get 1 FREE! See details HERE.
Paper Pumpkin Kits for October and November will coordinate!! They will be great individually, but will work together in a special release. You must be signed up by October 10th to receive the October PP and then November 10th for the November PP.
Merry Patterns Stamp Set is an exclusive Host set available during October. With a 300.00 order it is FREE and does not deduct from your other Host Rewards. See the Flyer HERE.
I have another card for you showcasing the beautiful Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper. This one is both Gold, or Champagne, and Silver as well. It reminds me of celebrations or even fireworks. I prefer celebrations personally.
Hearts Come Home, 145416
This paper is beautiful, but very difficult to photograph. (Especially when you are not very good at photography!) The sentiment is from the wonderful stamp set Hearts Come Home, which also includes fabulous Edgelits to create a village. But all I needed for this card was the precious sentiment to become the star of the show.
And to highlight the star of the show, I used the Holiday Catalog Host set Seasons of Whimsy. I used what reminds me of a sparkler, again referencing fireworks and celebrations. However, this set is easy to overlook but covers Christmas, New Year, and Valentines Days.
I also added the background for the sentiment with the Starburst Punch. And of course some bling was required! You will notice there are a few rhinestones scattered around as well as one in the center of the sentiment.
Thank you for stopping by today! There are several Stampin’ Up! Specials listed below with links to the flyers. The supplies I used are also listed at the bottom of the page. You can click on any item and be taken directly to my online store.
MEASUREMENTS:
4 1/2 X ll and folded in half for the base of the card
5 3/8 X 4 1/8 for the narrow border
5 1/4 X 4 for the beautiful DSP
There are four wonderful Stampin’ Up! Specials in October………
World Card Making Day Sale October 1-10, 15% off select card making essentials. See details HERE.
Designer Series Paper Sale October 1-31, Buy 3 Get 1 FREE! See details HERE.
Paper Pumpkin Kits for October and November will coordinate!! They will be great individually, but will work together in a special release. You must be signed up by October 10th to receive the October PP and then November 10th for the November PP.
Merry Patterns Stamp Set is an exclusive Host set available during October. With a 300.00 order it is FREE and does not deduct from your other Host Rewards. See the Flyer HERE.
For those of you who follow me each day, I apologize for missing yesterday’s post. I did not have internet!! Isn’t it crazy how we are so used to having this cyberspace wonder? So funny !! Anyway, all is well in my world again. So here is a big Thank You card.
One Big Meaning, 139420
This Designer Series Paper, Naturally Eclectic DSP, is so bold that it wanted to be the star of the show. So I said okeedokee and let it have it’s way. This made for a super quick and easy card.
I pulled the colors from the DSP, Night of Navy, Lemon Lime Twist, and a touch of Whisper White. I used the, new to the 2017 annual catalog, Starburst punch as the surround for the sentiment. And that is all there was to it.
Thank you so much for visiting today! I have listed the upcoming specials that Stampin’ Up! has ready for October 1st. Please take a look and let me know if I can answer any questions or be of assistance.
The supplies I used are listed below. You can click on any item and be taken directly to my online store.
There are two wonderful Stampin’ Up! Specials in October………
World Card Making Day Sale October 1-10, 15% off select card making essentials. See details HERE.
Designer Series Paper Sale October 1-31, Buy 3 Get 1 FREE! See details HERE.B3G1DSP_Flyer_US
I have a quick and easy card for you today. The Watercolor Christmas set is so pretty and has perfect sentiments for the inside of the card or for the focal point of the front. I tried to keep this card pretty clean and simple.
Watercolor Christmas, 144838
This stamp set is easy to overlook in the catalog. It is with the Watercolor Christmas Project Kit. I think sometimes we look at the kit and skip over the stamp set that is used to create it. I think this set is the “sleeper” of the catalog. So to showcase it I went simple and bright.
The base of the card is Garden Green, with Cherry Cobbler as the layers. The herringbone pattern from the Be Merry Designer Series Paper is a perfect compliment. I used both a clear Rhinestone to dot the “J” in Joy, and two black rhinestones at the junction of the DSP strips. And I still tell myself that black rhinestones do not belong on a Christmas card…. and then I laugh and say “yes they do”!!
Thank you for visiting today! I very much appreciate your comments. The supplies I used are at the bottom of the page. You can click on any item and be taken directly to my online store.
This card is my first using the Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper. Oh My !! This paper is gorgeous. The picture of my card, and the photos in the catalog, do not do it justice. It is awesome !
Labels to Love, 144967
My plan was to showcase the beautiful DSP and the oversized banner was what I chose. Because of the gold, I could not decide on a base color. By going with the white, it keeps it clean, but I needed something to highlight the gold. So I decided to add the little bit of black.
I have been trying to use these beautiful Foil Snowflakes since I got them before the catalog even went live. And all of a sudden there it was, the perfect spot for the snowflake! I added the strip of black as if the snowflake is a wreath or a hanging ornament. I am not sure which idea I prefer.
The sentiment is from the “must have” set Labels To Love. The set covers several holidays. This sentiment I believe can be used at any time. I rarely heat emboss, ( maybe once a year! ). However with the gold in the DSP and the snowflake, I had to emboss the sentiment. I am so proud of myself that it turned out well.
Thank you so much for stopping by today! I very much appreciate you looking at my creations and for the nice comments.
The supplies I used are listed below. You can click on any item and be taken directly to my online store. Thank you again!
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