Today’s card is my first card from the Holiday Catalog! WooHoo!! It is an awesome catalog. They always are, and each time I say this one is the best. It is true once again!
I am sharing a Fall or Thanksgiving card today. As always, the Designer Series Paper is fabulous! I love the colors they have paired in this pack. It is called Come To Gather Designer Series Paper. I have also used the Gather Together stamp set. The set has matching dies, but I did not use those on this one.
Do you agree on the beautiful DSP? The Pretty Peacock really pops, and it pairs well with the Early Espresso and Sahara Sand. Once again, the DSP takes the focal point.
The sentiment and background are cut with the Layering Squares Dies. The pieces are raised with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the Braided Linen Trim runs beneath the square. I taped the ribbon to the back and then made a bow to glue dot to the front. That is the simple way of getting a perfectly snug ribbon and bow!
Thank you for stopping in today. I have all of the supplies listed at the bottom of the post.
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Today I have another card using Retiring Products. I have included some retiring designer series paper as well as a stamp set. The set has been great for small cards. I used it several times for Fall Thank You cards and some table decorations. I also adore the name of this stamp set, Many Blessings! The sentiments in the set reflect that name too, which is part of what makes the different pieces so versatile. Here is my project for today.
Many Blessings, 147775
And after mentioning the cute sentiments, I did not put one on the front of the card. Duh! I love this gorgeous Country Lane Designer Series Paper. Especially these two which are Blackberry Bliss. For me at least I find myself preferring the “back side” of the DSP as much as the fronts. I think of them as having backs and fronts, doesn’t everyone? LOL!
I was showcasing the DSP as well as the cute stamp, so the card is fairly simple. I stamped the image in Gray Granite and colored it with the Stampin’ Blends. I finished with going over the flowers and pot with Wink of Stella to give it a little shine.
Thank you so much for visiting today. I hope you have enjoyed these last minute cards. The 2019 Occasions Catalog and the 2019 Sale-A-Bration Catalogs go live tomorrow! I know I have a long list and hope you do as well. If you need catalogs, and do not currently have a demonstrator, I would love for you to reach out to me. I can get one to you quickly.
I have the measurements for today’s card just below this and the complete supply list is at the bottom of the post.
Today’s card is a case of a wall decoration I saw on pinterest. That was a painting instead of a card. But I thought it would make a great card. The concept is nothing new, but the look of the fence was the inspiration and one I have not previously made.
Rooted In Nature Bundle, 148353
I mentioned above that I have made similar cards with a cut out that is raised above the stamped image. But I had not used a different type shape, like this leaf. I had not previously used the Wood Textures DSP either. I love the wooden fence look.
I added the die cut/stamped leaves in front of the tree as some added dimension. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with the final result. I hope you will give this a try using different shapes for the cut out.
The cut apart words are also a first for me. I am not sure why I spread them around the card, but when I tried with them all together, it just did not work for me. A day of difference!
The tree in the background is colored with Stampin’ Write Markers. I really hate that they cannot be ordered individually right now. I periodically add that to the idea box on the Stampin’ Up! website. Hopefully it will be an option in the future.
Thank you for stopping by. I will be back on Monday with a new project. I hope you will check in to see what it is. Here is wishing you a good weekend to come!
I am playing along with the Global Design Project Challenge 164 of Case the Designer. I love this one, as I got to meet the designer, Louise Sharp, at the Stampin’ Up! Convention in Orlando a few days ago. She is a bubbly and funny lady that I immediately liked.
I chose to make a Fall card for the challenge. Of course great minds think alike, LOL!! I saw my fellow SU Demonstrator, and Friend, Lynn Kolcun posted yesterday with a card for the same challenge that is very similar to mine. I sent her the photo of my card with a LOL comment!
Falling For Leaves Bundle, 149938
Sometimes I forget how much I love embossing. I remember seeing it many years ago for the first time and thinking WOW! I even now think WOW every time the powder becomes shiny. I used the Copper Embossing Powder today and then filled in the sections with my Stampin’ Blends. The Blends are so quick and easy to work with.
I pretty much allowed the leaf to stand alone and become the focal point of the card. I did add a few of the Faceted Dots as accents. The gingham DSP is a sneak peek for the 2019 Occasions Catalog. I hate that you cannot ordered it yet. But I know you are going to love it!!
Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you will join me tomorrow, as I have another Leaf card to share.
Today is another of my Stamp Club Fall Swap cards. It also fits perfectly with the challenge from Global Design Project #163. That is to celebrate Stampin’ Up!’s 30th Anniversary/Birthday. And to share what we all love about Stampin’ Up!. For me, Stampin’ Up! is the definition of Friends and Sharing. I have made some fabulous and longtime friends through Stampin’ Up!. I cherish them all and am so thankful for what brought us together. So my card today fits perfectly on that idea of a Grateful Heart.
Falling For Leaves, 147680
I shared this type card once before on a Blog Hop. It is the Double Z Fold Step card. It sounds complicated but is super easy to make. I love easy that packs a WOW.
This card layout does require designer series paper. On this one, I mixed some DSP. My favorite part is the sentiment though. I LOVE that saying, as well as the mixture of fonts. I am crazy for a mix of fonts.
Here is a side view of the Double Z.
Falling for Leaves, 147680
Thank you for visiting today! I have listed all of the measurements and supplies for you. I hope you will give this one a try.
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MEASUREMENTS:
Base card is Thick Whisper White 4 1/4 X 11, scored and folded in half
Second Z fold is Old Olive 4 X 10, scored at 2 1/4 & 5, folded in a Z
I love the Global Design Project challenge and have played along with one of the sketch challenges for today’s card. It is a great way to get a card idea. I love looking at sketches and then figuring out which stamp set will work.
Here is today’s card.
Country Home, 147678
And here is the GDP sketch:
I have used this Country Home stamp set so many times. And I know I will continue to use it. I love the “country / rustic” theme that these stamps seem to showcase. Besides, it is perfect for this Fall time of year.
Thank you very much for stopping by today. I greatly appreciate your checking out my projects. I have included all of the supplies at the bottom of the post.
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