Give Thanks

I have another Fall card for today.  Although to Give Thanks is something that could be used year round.  I have used the “direct to paper” technique again to showcase this simple punched sentiment.

 

Stampin' Up! Labels To Love, Jackie Beers

Labels To Love, 144967

COLOR COMBINATION:

 

I really like this color combination.  It is soft on the “direct to paper” technique but stands out on the card stock surrounding it.  And the Calypso Coral Ombre Ribbon is just a must have!!  It is gorgeous and so easy to work with.

If you missed my previous “Direct To Paper Technique” card, you can see it HERE.

The sentiment is from the Label To Love set.  This set has sentiments for a variety of holidays and they all fit the Everyday Punch.  The punch is a bundle with the Merry Labels set, but it works with both sets.  A double winner!

MEASUREMENTS:

  • Card base is Crushed Curry cut 8 X 4 and folded in half
  • Pear Pizzaz layer is 3 3/4 X 3 3/4
  • Glossy card stock layer is 3 1/2 X 3 1/2

 

The supplies I used are listed below.  You can click on any item and be taken directly to my online store.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  If you do not have a current Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I would love to help you get started.

Thank you so much for visiting today!  I very much appreciate your comments as well.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

 


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You Make Me Smile

I seem to be on a Fall card making theme.  Today’s card is from one of the most versatile stamp sets, or the entire suite, that Stampin’ Up! has.  It is the Color Theory Suite and the Colorful Seasons Bundle.  I love everything in this suite, but especially the bundle.

 

Stampin' Up! Colorful Seasons, Jackie Beers

Colorful Seasons Bundle, 145348

 

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I just adore these delicate leaves from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits part of the bundle.  And with the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets they are a piece of cake to adhere.  After I placed the leaves it seemed like I really didn’t need anything else!

I sponged the background of the leaves and then splattered the open space.  I know technically you are supposed to do things in 3’s, but I only added 2 of the Enamel Shapes.  I just wanted to highlight the sentiment.  I say “rules are meant to be broken” …..in some cases!!

Thank you for visiting today!  I appreciate your comments very much.

 


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Hello Fall !

I love when Fall smells hit the air!  Although living in Atlanta we do not really get very much Fall.  But I am going to pretend for today’s card.

 

Stampin' Up! Merry Cafe, Merry Cafe, stampinup , Jackie Beers

Merry Cafe’, 144965

 

Can you smell the pumpkin latte?  I love anything Pumpkin….pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, pumpkin decorations!!  So when I saw this sentiment in the new Merry Cafe’ stamp set, I knew that would be the focus of my first card .

COLOR COMBINATION:

 

Thankfully the card is not as dark as these colors look !  Yikes…..  With sufficient white space it works I believe.  The DSP is Pick A Pattern Designer Series Paper.  It is bordered in black and black also borders the Whisper White to ground both of them.

I stamped and die cut the wrap for the cup, using the Coffee Cups Framelits.  Since that and the tag are raised, I chose to stamp the cup and lid directly on the whisper white.

The leaves are stamped in Crushed Curry , which is stamped off one time, just for a little cup decoration.  Linen Thread attaches the tag, which is from the Corrugated Elements accessories.  I adore those!  And the added heart is from the Regals Enamel Shapes.

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you have an awesome day.  I have the supplies I used listed at the bottom of the post.  You can click on any photo and be taken directly to my online store.

MEASUREMENTS:

  • Card base is Sahara Sand cut to 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 and folded in half
  • Basic Black is cut to 5 1/4  X 4
  • DSP is cut to 5 X 3 3/4
  • 2nd Basic Black is cut to 4 1/2 X 3 1/4
  • Whisper White is cut to 4 1/8 X 3 1/8

 


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Merry Little Labels

Today I am showcasing one of the new Christmas Tag sets in the Holiday Catalog.  It’s only a couple of days until you can place your Holiday orders!!

 

Stampin' Up! Merry Little Labels, Merry Little Labels, Stampin' Up!, Jackie Beers

Merry Little Labels Bundle, 146030

 

This set is the Merry Little Labels stamp set and can be bundled with the new Everyday Label Punch.  By bundling the two you receive 10% off.  And you will want both of these products.

This is a very simple card with the Be Merry Designer Series Paper and Whisper White card stock.  The focal point is simply the tag and we are finished.

I colored the tag using my Stampin’ Write Markers.  I colored the trees in Old Olive without thinking that the Designer Series Paper is Garden Green.  But I think most shades of green go well together.

MEASUREMENTS:

  • The base is Whisper White Thick card stock cut 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 and folded in half
  • The green DSP is 5 1/4 X 4
  • The white layer is 4 3/4 X 3 1/2
  • The red DSP is 4 1/2 X 3 1/4

 

Thank you for stopping by today!  I appreciate your comments and love hearing from you.

 


Please do not forget to look at this Awesome special for Paper Pumpkin.  New Subscribers can try their first month for 50% off.  That means it is only $10.00 to get the first box.  The contents are worth well over that amount.  There is no obligation to continue the subscription.  But I hope you will fall in love with it as I have.  If you decide that you do not want it after the first, or even the tenth, you simple go to the website and cancel.  It is that easy.  So give it a try at this half price rate.


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Direct To Paper Technique

I did a technique on today’s card instead of a lot of stamping.  The Direct To Paper Technique has been around forever.  It works best on Glossy card stock, and SU has recently brought Glossy back to our catalog. YAY!!  So I thought I would share the technique with you.  I have added a little twist to it.  I have the spotlighted the first card and then the three in a group photo are further down.

 

Stampin' Up! Glossy card stock, Jackie Beers, stampinup, jackiebeers

Glossy Card Stock, 144240

 

The Direct To Paper technique is like making your own Designer Series Paper.  You simply swipe the ink pad across your card stock.  I used just the edge of the pad and made a random swoosh.  How easy is this???

The twist I mentioned is that instead of using the regular ink pads, I used the Stampin’ Spots.  The ones I used are from my Paper Pumpkin kits.  (Yet another reason to join the Paper Pumpkin monthly kit club!!)  Although you can purchase Uninked Stampin’ Spots in the catalog and ink them using your Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills.  I prefer the spots as it gives me a little more control.  But it is personal preference and depends on the look you want to achieve.  This is another technique that will never look the same way twice!  Love that !!

COLOR COMBINATION:

 

Island Indigo has always been a favorite of mine, and when I added these two colors with it I was in Love!.  FYI, if you are unfamiliar with Glossy card stock, it does make the colors look a little dull instead of bright.

I made two 1/4 sheet backgrounds, and then cut one into two squares for the 4 X 4 cards.  Here are the three cards I made while I was playing.

 

stampin' up! glossy card stock trio, Jackie Beers

Glossy card stock, 144240

 

I apologize for the glare on the full size card, my lighting is not great.  But I hope you will  give this technique a try again ,or for the first time.

***This is a great time to remind you of the Paper Pumpkin Special.  Try your first month for only $10.00 !!  You can cancel at any time.  Besides the cute stamp sets that you get in the monthly box, you will also get at least one (and sometimes more) Stampin’ Spots in each month’s kit.  I have a link below where you can order the next Paper Pumpkin.

MEASUREMENTS:

  • Full size card is 4 1/4 X 11 folded in half, and the layers are 4 X 5 1/4, and 3 3/4 X 5
  • The two smaller cards are 4 X 4 with the base 8 X 4, the layers are the largest scallop and largest straight from the Layering Squares Framelits.  The glossy is 2 1/2 X 2 1/2

 


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Enjoy The Little Things

Today I have CASED Julie DiMatteo from her Wednesday Night Facebook Live.  If you have not viewed any of Julie’s videos, please go to YouTube or her Facebook page and check them out!  She is awesome and has quite a few 3-D items. Look for ThePaperPixie.com.  But Wednesday was the Watercolor Smooshing technique.  And I have to say that it is addicting!!

 

 

Stampin' Up! Layering Love, Jackie Beers, stampinup, jackiebeers

Layering Love, 141965

 

I will not even try to explain how to do this background.  I will say to go to Julie’s Facebook page and view the video.  You can click HERE to see it.  I do LOVE the way it turned out.  And each time the results are totally different.

This is what I love about paper crafting.  We get to just play with product and we end with cute cards.

 

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Thank you for visiting today.  The supplies I used are listed below.  You can click on any item and be taken directly to my Online Store.  I hope you have an Awesome Day!!

 


Please do not forget to look at this Awesome special for Paper Pumpkin.  New Subscribers can try their first month for 50% off.  That means it is only $10.00 to get the first box.  The contents are worth well over that amount.  There is no obligation to continue the subscription.  But I hope you will fall in love with it as I have.  If you decide that you do not want it after the first, or even the tenth, you simple go to the website and cancel.  It is that easy.  So give it a try at this half price rate.


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Stylized Birthday

I have a very classic, with a twist, Happy Birthday card for you today.  This is a stamp that I believe is a must have for anyone’s stamp collection!

 

Stampin' Up! Stylized Birthday, Jackie Beers, stampinup, jackiebeers

Stylized Birthday, 141828

 

Do you see my twist?  The bright Lemon Lime Twist really makes it pop.   I am enjoying using the knew Leaf Punch,  (You got another sneak peek!), as an embellishment.  This is a quick and easy card  that requires very little supplies and would be a perfect card to duplicate in a variety of colors.

The supplies I used are listed below and will take you directly to my online store.  I hope you have a great day!  Thank you for visiting.

COLOR COMBINATION:

MEASUREMENTS:

  • Thick Whisper White CS = 11 X 4 1/4, folded in half with a right side fold
  • Lemon Lime Twist CS = 5 1/4 X 4
  • Fresh Florals DSP = 5 1/8 X 3 7/8
  • Lemon Lime Twist CS = 3 3/8 X 3
  • Whisper White CS = 3 1/4 X 2 7/8

 


Please do not forget to look at this Awesome special for Paper Pumpkin.  New Subscribers can try their first month for 50% off.  That means it is only $10.00 to get the first box.  The contents are worth well over that amount.  There is no obligation to continue the subscription.  But I hope you will fall in love with it as I have.  If you decide that you do not want it after the first, or even the tenth, you simple go to the website and cancel.  It is that easy.  So give it a try at this half price rate.


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August Inking Royalty Blog Hop

 
Welcome to InKing Royalty’s August Blog Hop!  Today’s Blog Hop is filled with projects inspired by some of our favorite Fall-themed products.  What fun!  Stampin’ Up!’s catalogs (both the Annual Catalog and soon-to-be-released Holiday Catalog) are filled with so many fun products for the Autumn holidays – and we are excited to share our creations with you today.  After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

 

Thank you for joining me today.  My card is made with a fabulous new set the Painted Harvest.  I cannot say enough good things about this set.  And it is probably the most forgiving set ever.  Of course I know you would never make a mistake on your cards!!  But this set truly does not show mistakes.

 

stampin' Up! painted harvest, Jackie Beers

Painted Harvest, 144783

 

There are so many color combinations that you can try with this awesome sunflower set.  But I went with the traditional, more or less, colors today.  I wanted the colors to enhance the beautiful Copper Trim Ribbon and the Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape.  Wow!  This wash tape is gorgeous.  I only used two of the five designs.  They are a must have for Fall and  Winter.

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I used the New Thick Very Vanilla card stock for the base of my card.  I added the Washi Tape and then aligned the stamped panel between the wash tape and the edge.  It is centered but to the side.  I mounted the stamped piece on Sahara Sand and Cajun Craze to help draw all the colors together.  The “splatter” is from the Touches of Texture stamp set. The sentiment is from the Painted Harvest stamp set and is punched out using the New Everyday Label Punch.  I just used the Cajun Craze Stampin’ Write Marker to go around the edge of the punched piece to give the illusion of another layer.

I hope I have inspired you to give this Painted Harvest set a chance once you get the Holiday Catalog in your hands!

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Kim Jolley

There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

Jackie


Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:

  1. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  2. Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
  3. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  4. Kim Jolley at Stampin’ Artfully
  5. Julie DiMatteo at The Paper Pixie
  6. Robbye Hamilton at Miss Hammie’s Crafts
  7. Lisa Pretto at Ink Big Academy Stamps
  8. Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
  9. Robin Myren at Songbird Designs by Robin
  10. Racheal Shedeed at Bluebonnet Stampin’
  11. Shawn de Oliveira at Shawn Stamps
  12. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  13. Jennifer Spiller at Westside Paper Creations

Please do not forget to look at this Awesome special for Paper Pumpkin.  New Subscribers can try their first month for 50% off.  That means it is only $10.00 to get the first box.  The contents are worth well over that amount.  There is no obligation to continue the subscription.  But I hope you will fall in love with it as I have.  If you decide that you do not want it after the first, or even the tenth, you simple go to the website and cancel.  It is that easy.  So give it a try at this half price rate.


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Oh Happy Day

The Stampin’ Up! Note Cards and Envelopes ( 20 cards and envelopes for $6.00) are a super value.  And this is what I have used as the base of my card today.  They are the same weight as the Thick Whisper White or Thick Very Vanilla card stock.  So you can stamp directly on them or layer, as I have done here.

 

Stampin' Up! Happiest of Days, Jackie Beers, stampinup happiest of days, jackiebeers

Happiest of Days, 143796

 

I apologize for the white on white with my background!  I am working on my photography! yikes….

The note cards measure 5 X 3 1/2, so they are plenty big enough to use in a variety of ways.  The Calypso Coral card stock and the Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper are really the stars of the show.  The two really help the stamped images pop.

The stamp set I used is the Happiest of Days set.  This is a small set that really is great to have.  You can see the set in the supply list below.  I stamped the sentiment in Old Olive and colored the cake with Stampin’ Write Markers.  So easy!  I also stamped the cake, minus the stand, on the front of the envelope.  I do this on most of my cards.  I believe it gives the recipient a smile before they open they card.

The beautiful ribbon is new to the current catalog and is Calypso Coral 1/4″ Ombre Ribbon.  It is even prettier in person.  There are three of the Ombre Ribbons on page 198.

The supplies I used are listed below. You can click on any item and be taken directly to my online store. Thank you for visiting today.  I hope you have a great day!


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Please do not forget to look at this Awesome special for Paper Pumpkin.  New Subscribers can try their first month for 50% off.  That means it is only $10.00 to get the first box.  The contents are worth well over that amount.  There is no obligation to continue the subscription.  But I hope you will fall in love with it as I have.  If you decide that you do not want it after the first, or even the tenth, you simple go to the website and cancel.  It is that easy.  So give it a try at this half price rate.


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A Simple Congratulations

Today’s card is done in Wisteria Wonder.  I really adore this color, but then find that I rarely use it.  Do you ever find yourself in this situation?  Hopefully this card will inspire you to use your favorite color.  I do love how this card came together.  Another quick and easy one.

Stampin' Up! Wisteria Wonder, Stampin' Up! Daisy Delight, Jackie Beers, jackiebeers, Stampinup wisteria wonder, stampinup daisy delight

Daisy Delight, 143669

 

COLOR COMBINATION:

As I said before, I love Wisteria Wonder , and I believe it pairs beautifully with any of the greens.  I am partial to matching it with Wild Wasabi though. And instead of using any of Stampin’ Up!’s beautiful DSP, I went back to my old faithful the embossing folder.  This is Petal Burst Embossing Folder and it is wonderful to use with a stamped flower image.

And speaking of the stamped flower image……do you know what set this cute little flower is from?  It is from the Daisy Delight stamp set.  It is almost hidden due to the size and you are drawn to the large daisy stamp.  Another reason to grab this stamp set!!!

I did use the Layering Square Framelit and Stitch Shapes Framelit dies to add some extra detail to the simple stamped flower.  All of the layering framelits and the stitched shapes framelits are perfect for most cards.  They may seem like you are splurging, but I think they are wonderful investments!

I apologize that the ribbon is a retired item.  Although I have not checked to see if it is still on the clearance rack.  It is the Wisteria Wonder Seam Binding Ribbon.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I hope you have a wonderful week ahead.  The supplies I used are listed below.  If you click on any of the photos it will take you directly to my online store.


DO NOT FORGET TO USE YOUR JULY COUPON CODE ….

Remember in July when you ordered $50.00 you received a coupon code for $5.00 that could be used in August.  Time is running out to use your code.  We all love Free Stuff!!!  So find your code and place an order.


Please do not forget to look at this Awesome special for Paper Pumpkin.  New Subscribers can try their first month for 50% off.  That means it is only $10.00 to get the first box.  The contents are worth well over that amount.  There is no obligation to continue the subscription.  But I hope you will fall in love with it as I have.  If you decide that you do not want it after the first, or even the tenth, you simple go to the website and cancel.  It is that easy.  So give it a try at this half price rate.


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