The Festive & Fun stamp set is just that. And the kind of critter images that I very much adore. So today I am sharing the Mr. Giraffe. He is oh so festive!!
Stamp set
The Festive & Fun set lives up to both of it’s names. The animals are all festive and are in fun scenes. This one may be my favorite. Being on the short side, I would love to have Mr. Giraffe’s assistance when decorating my tree. He is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored using a variety of Stampin’ Blends. All of the blends are listed in the supply list at the bottom of the post.
The tree and other items are a perfect fit for Mr. Giraffe I think. They are simple but a bit on the old fashioned side. I tried to mix all of the colors throughout the entire scene. And I added some Wink of Stella to the white of the santa hat, as well as the star for the tree.
Dies
The two wonderful Dies used on the focal layer are from the Scalloped Contours Dies. I truly hope these guys do not retire for a really long time. I love the different sizes and different scallops. The open scalloped layer is the largest of the dies. And the White layer is the next size down. That little bit of stitching is a perfect touch. For my final touch, I colored a trio of the Iridescent Pearls with Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends and placed to the side.
Papers
To carry the theme of my scene colors, I went with Lemon Lime Twist for the card base. That is not a normal Christmas color, but I wanted bright. And if you have looked closely you will see there are several layers to this card. Here is the open view.
There is a fun paper on the inside, but also the surprise of a gift card slot. The FaLaLa paper is from the Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper. I wanted more of the Festive idea and this definitely fits that calling.
Layout
The gift card idea was a happy accident. I love giving gift cards and love even more making fun holders for them. This card began as a barn door card but evolved. Here are the measurements.
The card base of Lemon Lime Twist is 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 and score at 4 1/4. Cut off 2 3/4 from the top of the front section. Save the cut away piece.
Use extra card stock for the front focal pieces. Lemon Lime Twist and Basic White
The inside layer is a piece of Basic White cut to 4 X 5 1/4 with a piece of the DSP cut to 3 3/4 X 2 7/8 added to the top with equal borders.
Use the cut away piece from the first step and cut down to 2 1/8 X 4. Use a circle punch or circle die to cut a finger slot. Then use Tear & Tape to adhere it to the inside of the front at the bottom. * This is a little bit of a tight fit, so place your gift card down and then adhere the pocket to help mold the paper.
Apply the focal layers to the front bottom centered the card.
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Today I am sharing the second of the Handcrafted Elements Dies ornament I created. The one is opposite in color to the previous one. I do not know which I prefer. Hopefully you like them both.
The ornament from Monday was the white for the largest section with Lost Lagoon for the center. And this is the opposite. I always try to make two cards, especially when die cutting. If you missed Monday’s card, or just want to compare, you can Click HERE to see it.
Dies
The fabulous Handcrafted Elements Die set is the star of this card. As I said in Monday’s post, they are a bit hidden in the Mini Catalog. They are on page 21 of the Mini in the upper right corner. And I really love these old fashioned looking ornaments. Of course the ornament must have something to hang from. So I used a sprig of fir tree from the Joy of Noel Dies. Sadly, I just realized that I did not add a hanger. How embarrassing!! So pretend that it is just looped through a few of the needles! LOL!!
Papers
The gorgeous Snowflake Magic Designer Series Paper is just as wonderful as the ornament is. Especially the mottled look on the White piece. It reminds me of the old mercury ornaments. The Lost Lagoon piece has shiny snowflakes that are tone on tone so it has a mottled look as well. I was thrilled when these came out of the die at how pretty the paper played with the die.
To get a softer card this time, I went with more basic colors. I used Lost Lagoon as the card base and to help pop the beauty of the Lost Lagoon in the DSP. The White was needed for the snow and the tag. But I was able to color the tag a bit by running my Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Write Marker along just the edge. This is a great technique to help White stand out against White.
Embossing and Finishes
To still give the snow feel, like the previous card, I opted to use the new Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder. This is also new in the Mini Catalog. It is on page 23. And it sort of hidden as well. I love the softness of the snow and the different thickness of the snow coming down. With the White paper it is a little difficult to see in the photo except at the top.
To complete the card I stamped the sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set. It is also keeping in the Lost Lagoon color theme. I used the Banner Pick A Punch to flag the one end and tuck it behind the ornament. For the finishing touches I added a scattering of the Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins. There are two of the white ones in the snow area and a Lost Lagoon on the tag.
Today is the last day for the Seasonal Sale!! Don’t miss out on stocking up on card stock. Plus there are more than expected on sale in the Paper area! Personally I grabbed extra Basic White card stock and replaced a couple of my oldest Ink pads. And I go through Grid Paper like crazy. I was thrilled that was included. Woohoo!!!
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Today’s card is one of the new Online Exclusives. It is the Fluffiest Friends stamp set. Actually it is a bundle. However I went with a simple card to show off the cuteness of the fluffy friend.
Stamp set
The Fluffiest Friend was a set that I knew was coming to me immediately. I love all of the “critter” sets and this one is especially adorable. The fact that it is a Die Bundle is even better. Although I opted to do a single layer and not die cut for this one. There are six critters with a few extra stamps. Since I am a cat person, I had to begin with this one.
The adorable cat is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored with a variety of Stampin’ Blends. All of these are listed in the supply list at the bottom of the post. I also added some of the additional flowers to the bottom. They match the flower she is holding.
Papers
The papers used are pulled from the DSP of course. And this DSP is one that I have not used a lot of. It is the Garden Walk Designer Series Paper. After using it here, I wondered why I have not used it! I love these papers. The colors in these two sheets are what I focused on in card base and my coloring. The Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon and Shaded Spruce were the most prominent.
Extra
The extras on this card are a bit different. I generally do not do two layers of DSP. They are as much the focal point as the fluffy kitty. But I loved how they compliment each other. And the Bling, which there must be, is the new Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds embellishments. They are a sneak peek from the upcoming Mini Catalog in January.
Seasonal Sale
If you did not take advantage of the Seasonal Sale today, you still have two more days of the sale prices. However, there are quite a few items that are on low inventory!!! So do not wait until the last minute. Everyone is filling in their ink collections, and getting the envelopes for Christmas Cards, as well as card stock and DSP. All of this is discounted. See below for all of the details.
10% off ribbons and trims.
15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.
20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.
Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available. This is a limited time offer.
Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.
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This wonderful Seasonal Sale is kicking off today through Thursday at midnight. I have already placed my order and I hope you are getting some of your inks and papers replenished. Here are the details.
10% off ribbons and trims.
15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.
20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.
Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available. This is a limited time offer.
Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.
Simply click on Shop Now in the Menu Bar and add your items. Plus, you can add other items from your wish list to this order as well. And a huge Thank You for shopping with Me!!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Before I share today’s project, I want to let you know about a Fabulous Seasonal Sale. Sale is November 14-16. That is tomorrow!!!! Here are the details:
10% off ribbons and trims.
15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.
20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.
Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available. This is a limited time offer.
Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.
This is an amazing sale and I will be stocking up on Paper and replacing some of my well loved blends. Please keep in mind that shipping my be a bit slower during this sale. So many customers and demonstrators will be taking advantage of this. You can click on my Shop Now button in the menu bar of this page to take advantage of the sale. And do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have questions.
Today’s card focuses on some of the Specialty Paper. It is the Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Series paper. I have used all three sheets of it to create this fun card.
Papers
These sheets from the Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper are gorgeous. I have used all three of the sheets in the pack. There are two pieces of each sheet in the package. The layer is one of the pieces. And the ornament is made using the other two. I think the white with silver piece makes the ornament look like one of the old mercury glass, or at least a well loved ornament that might have faded a bit.
Dies and Stamps
The ornament is created using the Handcrafted Elements Die set. It is a stand alone die set that may have been overlooked in the Mini Catalog. It is on page 21 in the upper right corner. There are a few different dies. But his ornament is my favorite. It is made using two die pieces. The outer shell and then the center piece. I used two of the different DSP papers to create my ornament.
The second Die set used is to give my ornament somewhere to hang from. It is the Joy of Noel. The little sprig of pine was just enough to hang the ornament. And the matching stamp set is where the “Joyous” is from. To keep the ornament as the star, I stamped the Joyous on Pool Party card stock and used Lost Lagoon Ink. Even though I wanted it not as prominent it still needed some sparkle. To give the sentiment some shine, I went over it with the Wink of Stella pen. In person you can definitely see the sparkle.
Finishes
The sparkle did not stop with the Wink of Stella. I had to add some bling. There are a few Iridescent Pearls scattered around. They are hard to see because of the snow flakes in the photo. But they are there. You can see the two placed in the center of the ornament.
The last touch is the gorgeous Pool Party Ribbon. My ornament needed to have a hanger. The Pool Party and Lost Lagoon work so well together that I decided the ribbon would be perfect. It is the Pool Party Grosgrain Ribbon.
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