Before I get to the card I have for you today, I need to mention the wonderful new Starter Kit promotion. I failed to add it to my list of new the other day. In my opinion the Starter Kit is the Ultimate Bundle! Because there are no obligations to do anything beyond purchasing the kit, you are getting a great deal of products for an awesome price. In this promotion you get to choose $30.00 extra at no additional cost. So for your $99.00 purchase, you choose $155.00 in product of your choice. That is an awesome deal no matter how you look at it! So if you have been considering joining, or just want this deal, please reach out to me. I would love to help you join my team.
Today’s card
The card I have to share today is a different orientation to a previous layout. This type layout is a great way to use small pieces of your designer paper.
Layout
This peekaboo layout with the DSP is created using the Rustic Harvest Designer Series paper. And if it looks familiar, it is because I have made it previously in portrait mode. You can see that card HERE.The directions were explained in that previously post, but in this instance cut your layer of DSP 1″ less in width than you normally would. Then cut off 1″ from the end. Next cut a strip of a complimentary piece of DSP that is the same height as your other piece. And cut it to 1 1/4″ in width.
Place dimensionals on the larger section, but do not place them too close to the edge on the right side. Adhere that layer down. Apply adhesive to the different piece of DSP, and slide it just a bit under the edge of your raised layer and flush at top and bottom. Next add dimensionals down the center of the 1″ strip of DSP and adhere it to the layers flush on top, right, and bottom. It should slightly overlap the single DSP piece. And that is it, Easy Peasy!!
Embellishments
In addition to actual embellishments, I went with a variety of punches and stamps. The Crushed Curry layer is punched using the Handmade Tag Punch. It then gets some added dimension by the little curly stamp from the Hello Harvest stamp set. And the sentiment is punched using my favorite the Double Oval Punch. This sweet sentiment is from the Very Best Occasions stamp set. These layers are finished with a 2021-2023 Pearl. I love how the different edges layer together with the focal area.
HOST CODE
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Reminder that today is the day for FREE Shipping with qualifying orders. This is always a welcome event, and I am ordering supplies for my Christmas cards. It is time to get those cuties set up to make. And if you shop with me, you will earn 1 Blue Star Rewards for each $50.00 you spend. So a doubly good thing.
Today’s card is a Thank You that I made for a class. It is quick and easy with a little bit of gate fold to go with it.
Stamps
The Forever Friendship stamp set is a simple set that I love. It is a little bit on the “Pun” side, with fun images to go along with those sentiments. But this typewriter is my favorite. There is something about the simplicity, or maybe the old fashion idea, of a typed note. And the Thank You included in the image is perfect for me. It is a one stamp and done focal layer.
Background
For a bit of a different look, I used the Clear Block D inked with Soft Sea Foam ink to create the background for the typewriter. Personally I like the mottled look that this gives. And the imperfections of the image are fine for me. If you prefer a more solid look, you can add more ink with a sponge or blending brush. By stamping the image in Black, it still pops from the light green.
Papers
The card base is Bermuda Bay with a layer of Soft Sea Foam. These colors were pulled from the DSP. It is the Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper. This print is a soft mix of a few colors and is a calm print. There are other colors mixed in if my choices do not suit you.
Fold
The fold used on this card is an offset gate fold card. It is one that I use occasionally and in both portrait or horizontal layout. This one is the Bermuda Bay cut to 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 and scored at 1 1/2 and 5 3/4. You could score them equally, but I like the different sizes for this horizontal look.
The Soft Sea Foam layers are cut to 5 1/4 X 2 1/2 and 5 1/4 X 1 1/4. And the DSP layers are cut to 5 X 2 1/4 and 5 x 1. The focal layers are square with the Bermuda Bay being 3 3/8 X 3 3/8 and White at 3 1/4 X 3 1/4.
HOST CODE
My October Host Code is R26UJTTW. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Stampin’ Up! has some exciting promotions going on for October. It is hard to know which one to share first. They are all awesome!
First
The first may excite the majority the most. And it is that tomorrow is a FREE SHIPPING day!. With an order of $75.00 in product you receive FREE Shipping!
Second
The second promotion may be even better than the first. It is a Starter Kit Promotion! From tomorrow thru the end of the month, with purchasing the Starter Kit you will receive an additional $30.00 of products of your choice. The price of the starter kit will remain the same at $99.00. But instead of you choosing $125.00 in product, you get to choose $155.00 in product! I have always said the Starter Kit is the Ultimate Bundle, but adding more FREE product is the best deal!! I would LOVE to talk with you about this offer. Please reach out to me if you are at all interested.
Third
The final “New” is a product Kit. It is the Birthday Card Organizer Kit. This kit contains an 8 X 10 Monthly Planner with pockets. You are able to list all of your birthdays, and other card events. Plus there are products included to make 6 each of 2 different birthday card designs. Of course you can add to it with your own cards. This is a kit that I will definitely purchase as I have a time with birthdays and getting cards out on time. 🙂 This Kit is available beginning tomorrow also.
HOST CODE
My October Host Code is R26UJTTW. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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Today is the last day the Perfect Partners additional die sets are available for purchase. There are cards to see in this post plus the information about the dies.
I have the flyer for the die sets and the information for the matching stamps. If you do not already have the stamp set, you can purchase both as a bundle with the 10% discount.
Since this is the last of the die availability, I am showcasing my favorite. It is the Playful Piggy Dies, which match the This Piggy Birthday stamp set. Pigs are a must have for me!
Playful Piggy Dies
The dies that are used here are for the piggy and his cake, the grass, and the banner. For the Tahitian Tide background banner, I fussy cut around the die cut White one. The little flowers at the bottom were fussy cut as well from the piggy that is playing in the dirt.
There are matching dies for each of the three piggies in the die set. Plus there are accessories like bandana and hat, a wagon, flowers, etc. These are wonderful dies that really emphasize the fun idea of the piggies!
Papers and Colors
All of the colors came from this fun Cajun Craze DSP piece. It is from the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper. There is the exception of the Tahitian Tide though. I wanted a bright color to pop from the more subdued ones and it was the color of choice. All of the coloring is accomplished by stamping with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and Stampin’ Blends. Those colors are listed in the supply list at the bottom of the post.
Additional Cards
Here are a few of the additional cards I have made with the This Piggy Birthday Stamp set. None were lucky enough to have the Dies to use. But I bet you can imagine how well it would look with die cut images. These cards show the other two of the three piggy images.
HOST CODE
My September Host Code is KVGNY4TA. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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Quick layouts for cards are wonderful to have in your craft room book of tricks. Today’s card is one that is quick and really cute. A favorite Bundle is used for this one and would make a variety of themes as well.
Bundle
Today’s fun card is made using the Celebrate With Tags Bundle (and Celebrations Tag Dies). I have used the tag from this set a few times, but today is all about the mitten. There is only one mitten. So to create the double, I simply overlapped the thumb section of the bottom one. No one will ever know there are not two to stamp! The mittens are stamped using Bermuda Bay Ink and look like wonderful Winter Mittens! To tie them together, LOL!, I added a length of White Bakers Twine.
Sentiment
To complete the mitten theme this sentiment seemed perfect. Warm Wishes is from the Kindest Gnomes stamp set. And the banner comes from the Celebration With Tags Bundle. The two seem to be made for each other. Finding sentiments that fit on banners from different sets is like a bonus I believe!
The final touch for the mittens and sentiment is the Decorative Circle Punch layer grounding them. As you know, I use this punch quite often. It seems to be a perfect size for quite a lot of images. And do not forget a touch of bling. The mitten has a single Rhinestone in the center of the snowflake.
Papers
Being mentioned last does not negate the fact that the DSP piece is what decided the colors of the card and the mittens. This snowflake layer is from the Storybook Gnomes Designer Series paper. The soft snowflakes are perfect for the mittens. Plus the Pool Party works wonderfully with the Bermuda Bay.
HOST CODE
My September Host Code is KVGNY4TA. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Today’s card is made with the Trimming The Tree stamp set. Plus there is a special promotion going on that has matching Dies for a variety of stamp sets from the Annual and Mini Catalog. And Yes, there are matching Dies for the Trimming The Tree set. Woohoo!! I will share the card first and then add the information regarding the limited Dies.
Stamp Set
The Trimming The Tree stamp set has a variety of sentiments to go along with a 2 step stamped tree. The bold tree can be used alone or with the second stamp, which adds more definition to the center. My tree used both stamps with a mix of Shaded Spruce for the outside and Granny Apple Green for the inside definition. Included with the set is the sweet sentiment. There are also decorations, and a bow that I chose to place on the inside with that sentiment.
Dies
The Dies for this set are available thru the end of September. So time is almost up on this special deal. And these dies are definitely worth the extra order. They give detail to the tree, have two different detailed tree stands, and a variety of decorations for the tree. My card used the tree stand and star cut from the Gold & Rose Gold Specialty Paper. It is a gold with beautiful details in it.
Papers
My color choices came from this piece of the Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper. It reminds me of a painting. The pops of Poppy Parade in the piece sold me immediately. So it was added as the layer, but also to ground the sentiment. There are a variety of greens in this piece of paper, but I went with Old Olive for the card base. The softness helps that Poppy Parade to pop a bit more!
Die Specials
As I mentioned at the top of the post, these are additional dies which match stamp sets in the Mini and Annual Catalog. There is also the bonus of being able to purchase them as a bundle if you do not already own the stamp set. And of course you will get the 10% Bundle discount! Here are the 6 die sets that are available along with all of the information. But remember it ends on September 30th.
HOST CODE
My September Host Code is KVGNY4TA. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
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