The extra Host Rewards set for October is the one I have used today. The name is Merry Patterns. I am sure you have seen it on other blogs and Pinterest. I must say that it is a WOW! It is technically triple layer stamping, but it is the best Stampin’ Up! has ever had in that regard. Check this out….
Merry Patterns, 144973
For a smaller 4 X 4 card the simplicity makes the candles really pop. You could make several of these in a flash!
As you look as these super duper cute candles, you can see that some are in front and some behind. The stamps are the same way. You stamp the entire outline as one. Then you have a stamp that are the behind ones (in blue) and then the front ones, and another for the candle color fill. Oh my! And being photopolymer, it is so super easy to line it up. This is definitely a great set.
The colors I used are Smoky Slate Island Indigo and then the touch of Daffodil Delight. I love blue and silver for Christmas. Although I could see this in Fall colors as well.
I mentioned how easy it is to do the layers for the candles. I stamped them on Shimmery White just to give it a little sparkle. When I was finished layering the pieces to check out my idea, I thought it needed something else. But instead of going with an embossed background or DSP for the background, I decided to add the touch of ribbon to accent the flames of the candles. There isn’t really room to do the strip under the center piece. So I thought back to some old ideas and came up with just looping on the corners like old photo corner holders. (I’m showing my age there!!)
Thank you so much for visiting today. I hope you like this card and will check out this set. It can be yours FREE with a $300.00 party. If you are interested please let me know. I would be excited to help you.
The supplies I used today are listed below. If you click on any item you will be taken directly to my online store.
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.
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!
I took a whimsical turn for today’s card. I used a whimsical stamp set, Seasons of Whimsy, and used very non-traditional colors as well. I am still surprised that I really like how it ended up.
So what do you think? Did I go over the top on my color choices? I surprised even myself. I am usually more the traditional Christmas colors. But I strayed pretty far on this one!
I will try to quickly explain my madness. I started with a watercolor wash using Wild Wasabi Ink on Shimmery White card stock. I then stamped the ornament in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. The string is in Wild Wasabi. I watercolored the highlights of the ornament with an Aqua Painter and the Melon Mambo Ink. I will also confess that the sparkles stamped in both colors were an after thought. Actually they were after I discovered a stray Melon Mambo to the bottom left of the ornament. So a stamped sparkle comes to the rescue. Then I realized I really liked the addition. So a win/win!!
Thank you very much for visiting today! I very much appreciate your comments. The supplies I used are listed at the bottom of the page. Clicking on any item will take you directly to my online store. Have a Great Day!
For today’s card I have taken the super cute Seasonal Chums Bundle and made a musical snowman. This set is extremely flexible and just really darn cute!
Seasonal Chums Bundle, 146077
Isn’t that snowman just adorable? And this is only half of him! I know you are saying “huh”? If you have not noticed this set in the Holiday Catalog, these are tags that are the front and back image and are connected at the top. I only needed the front for this card. So I took my paper snips and rounded it off at the top of his hat. You can check out Pinterest for all kinds of treat holders, etc made with this set.
I understand that these are not traditional Christmas Colors, or I don’t think they are. My inspiration was the black music sheets from the Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper. It made me think of Christmas and of night. So I thought a white snowman would really pop against the darkness.
I colored the snowman and bunny with Stampin’ Write Markers in Real Red, Garden Green, Smoky Slate, and Pumpkin Pie. Since there is so little to color, and only one thing to cut out, this is a quick little card to put together.
Thank you for visiting today! I hope you like this card. The supplies I used are listed at the bottom of the page. If you click on any item you will be taken directly to my online store. I hope you have a wonderful day!
MEASUREMENTS:
Thick Whisper White card stock cut to 4 1/4 X 11 and folded in half
Welcome to InKing Royalty’s September Blog Hop! Today’s Tricked Out Treats Blog Hop is filled with spooky, fun projects for Halloween. We are excited to share our creations with you today and hope these projects inspire you. After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.
My project for today’s hop is a Test Tube Treat Holder and a 4 X 4 Card to accompany it. The Spooky Cat Bundle has taken me back to my childhood of looking forward to Halloween! I love this entire Suite, but especially the Cat Punch. I have used pretty much the entire suite of products!!
I wanted a holder for Stampin’ Up!s new Treat Tubes and found a similar holder on a Pinterest link. Then I saw several more! Oh my, So I took them all and made my own.
There is not anything new or unusual to the Treat Holder layers or the card. But I will give you the measurements and my directions for the Treat Holder . It might save you from having to go through so many to find one with measurements.
MEASUREMENTS:
The Base is card stock cut to 2 X 9 3/4, and scored at: 1/2, 1 1/2, 3 1/2, 4 1/2.
Fold and burnish on all of the score lines
Punch the top using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
Punch the 2nd score section (next to the smallest one) by centering the 3/4″ Circle Punch. It is long enough to reach over the 1/2″ scored section.
Place Tear n Tap on the 1/2″ scored section so that it tucks under against the back flap.
NOTE: If you fold the 1/2″ section under against the back, the other sections will lay flat for easy and straight adherence.
****If this doesn’t make any sense????? Contact me, I am happy to assist you.
Treat Layers: Front – 1 7/8 X 1 7/8, 1 3/4 X 1 3/4, Back – 1 7/8 X 2 1/2, 1 3/4 X 2 3/8
Card Layers: Card – 8 X 4, folded in half, 3 7/8 X 3 7/8, 3 3/4 X 3/34
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the bloghop, Karen Browning at https://karenzbrowning.com/
There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it! The supplies I used are listed below the Blog List.
Jackie
Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:
I adore this new Painted Harvest stamp set! Actually the entire suite, but I am only using the stamp set for today’s card. I know you have seen hundreds on Pinterest or other craft sites but I could not help myself in continuing to play with it.
Painted Harvest, 144783
For me, this card is very minimal. I think that is a good change of ideas. I focused on the wreath from Painted Harvest. I stamped both stamps (it is a two step stamp) in Always Artichoke and both were full strength. I then used the little dots that are intended as the center of the sunflower for my berries for the wreath. And a little Linen Thread bow is all it needed for a cute and country looking wreath.
I cut out the Whisper White wreath piece with the Stitched Shapes largest square before I stamped. Since the Painted Harvest set is photopolymer, it is so easy to center it on the paper. The sentiment is from Star of Light stamp set. This was my favorite set from last year and I was thrilled when it carried over into this annual catalog.
The DSP I used is from the Be Merry Designer Series Paper in the annual catalog. I have already used one pack of that paper! I debated on embossing the Always Artichoke layer but in the end just left it plain. I like this simple look.
Thank you for visiting today. I hope you liked my minimalist card and wreath. I love reading your comments, so please let me know what you think. I have listed the supplies I used below. You can click on any item and be taken directly to my online store. Have a great day!!
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