The card I have to show today is a really quick and simple fun fold. This one includes the Beary Cute Bundle and the Walk In The Forest DSP. A perfect pairing for Christmas.
Here is the open view to see how simple this cute card is.
Fold
This fold is only one extra score line, a mountain and valley fold, into a wonderful card. I have shared this same fold using the Winter Meadow products previously. You can see that card HERE.
The card begins as a 4 1/4 X 11 piece of Thick White card stock. Then score at 4 and 6 3/4. The top section when folded is the smaller of the two end panels. Because the base is Basic White, I did not add additional layers to that. The top piece of DSP is cut 4 X 3 3/4 and the bottom one is 4 X 4. The middle Basic White section for you to write is 4 X 2 1/2. And the Basic White sentiment is 2 3/4 X 1 3/4. That is all you need!
Papers
To continue the quick and easy theme, this card uses very little paper. There is the card base and a couple extra pieces of Basic White. This allows the beautiful DSP to shine. I love this A Walk In The Forest Designer Series Paper. It can be seen on page 4 & 5 of the Mini Catalog. This paper is the Stampin’ Up! Making A Difference set for this catalog. I love they are doing paper in place of a stamp set. And especially when it is such versatile paper!
Stamp Bundle
The Beary Cute Bundle is simply adorable! I love the bear. As I have mentioned before, it reminds me of the Coca Cola Bears from many years ago. These bears have so many possibilities. But I loved them giving a gift.
To create the scene, I used a piece of Basic White the same width as the DSP (4″ and probably 5″ tall). I left room to have some “snow” at the bottom, and stamped the sitting bear on the left side. She is stamped with Smoky Slate Ink and with an added Azure Afternoon scarf. Using my Paper Snips, I cut some wavy “snow” lines and then around the bear. The little gift and standing bear were stamped in the cut away of the snow. I colored the gift with Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends. The punch was used to cut the standing bear and the gift was fussy cut. They are then added to my little scene with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The sentiment layer is also from the stamp set. It is stamped using Azure Afternoon also. As is the Merry Christmas on the top DSP. I personally love to stamp on DSP. There are some who say they are afraid to make a mistake. My rules are to go for it!! And I added just the little gift to the center White section where you would sign the card.
Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you will give this fun fold a try. It is quick and easy, and uses very little DSP.
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Today’s card is a Christmas fun fold card wishing you Cheer! The stamp set is one that I think is being overlooked in the Mini Catalog. It is the Gift of Giving Set.
Stamp set
This set is the fun Gift of Giving stamp set. There are three large images and a couple of little background additions. I was drawn to this Cup of Cheer right away. But I love the entire set. Each of the images can be fully colored, highlight colored, and are all so stinking cute! I have ideas for gift tags and treats with one of these. The image was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored with Stampin’ Blends.
Papers
These two pieces of DSP are both from the Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper. I love how they coordinate, which is how all Stampin’ Up! DSP works, but sometimes it really gets my attention. By pairing the Old Olive card stock with these I have a great card with only the one stamp used. Beautiful paper is one of the reasons I love SU!!
Finishes
There are very little additions to this card other than paper and ink. I did add a trio of the Festive Pearls on the focal layer. The larger image pretty much dominates the card and has it’s own sentiment as well. It makes for a quick and easy card. Although, I did make a bit of a fun fold to highlight the different papers and layers.
Layout
The card base is Old Olive that is cut to 4 1/4 X 8 and scored at 5 1/2. The top section includes a Basic White layer that is 4 X 2 1/4 and the DSP is 3 3/4 X 2. For the focal layer I cut an extra piece of Old Olive that measures 3 3/4 X 3 3/4. It has the second piece of DSP that is cut 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 and the Basic White stamped piece if 2 3/4 X 2 3/4. To give the illusion of White all the way down the front, the inside Basic White layer is 4 X 5 1/4 and is aligned with the upper section White piece. And the focal Old Olive section is aligned with the top section DSP and the bottom edges.
Starter Kit promotion
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The card today is a Thank You but with a lot of whimsey mixed in. It features the Zany Zoo Bundle and the Zoo Crew DSP. I could not miss with these fun products.
Stamp Bundle
The Zany Zoo Bundle is a great mix of adorable animals doing a bit of everything. I chose to use the alligator on a bicycle. It is in thought for my husband on his knee scooter. (Note the cast on one of the alligator’s legs!) The image and sentiment are both from the stamp set and are stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Then the alligator is colored with a variety of Stampin’ Blends.
The matching Dies in this bundle are great as well. They not only cut out all of the animal stamp images, but have quite a few scene extras as well as this fun banner. I used the banner, but then decided it needed a backing. So I used the banner as the template and cut the background around it.
Papers
The paper was Not chosen first! I know that is a shock as that is how I usually begin. Actually the Azure Afternoon was chosen first. My husband’s knee scooter is blue and he has a blue cast. So that was of course the choice. Then to tie in the alligator, I went with a Lemon Lime Twist layer.
The DSP is the Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper. These two black and white pieces are the reverse sides of the colorful animal prints. By the way, did you know the Dies will cut quite a few of the animal prints as well? As I have said many times, this is such a fun set to use. It definitely makes me Smile!! The final touch was to add a 2022-2024 In Color Pearl in Tahitian Tide on the sentiment to continue the blue theme.
Thank you for stopping by today!! I hope you have a great weekend.
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Today I want to explain the Stampin’ Up! 35th Anniversary Join Promotion. Please do not delete me util you read what this promotion includes. This is one of the best ever promotions and I would LOVE to have you join my team!
Benefits
If you have considered joining previously, now is the time. Here are all of the options and bonuses available this month.
Option 1: Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $125 USD worth of product for only $64.35 !
Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $168.75 USD worth of product by spending $99 USD!
No matter which option new demonstrators choose for their Starter Kit, both provide them with FREEbusiness supplies and free shipping on their Starter Kit—not to mention all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin’ Up! Best of all is that YOU Choose the products in your starter kit!
Extras
FREE OnStage@Home Registration
It gets better! Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November—a $77 USD value!
Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; they do not need to register separately.
Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.
*Please note that free registration will not include the gift box.
Totals
By choosing this Starter Kit, you have definitely gotten the Ultimate Bundle. For your cost of $99.00, you receive $168.75 in products that you choose, + Free shipping = 187.31. Additionally the Free registration for the Online OnStage Event = $77.00. This is a value of $264.31 for your cost of $99.00.
Even if you choose the 35% Less option: For your cost of $64.35, you receive $125.00 in products that you choose, + Free Shipping = $138.75. Than add the Online OnStage Event of $77.00. This equals a value of $215.75 for your cost of $64.35.
Furthermore, there are NO Obligations to ever place another order. But, if you do decide to order again, you will receive a 20% discount on all of your future orders, while you maintain Demonstrator status.
Let’s Chat About It
Hopefully this offer appeals to some of you reading it. I would love to talk with you about the points and answer any questions you may have. Please reach out to me and let’s chat!
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The card I have to share today could be for any time of year. It is a sweet wreath with a gorgeous background. The star of the card is between the wreath and the beautiful paper.
Stamps and Dies, and Punch
This fun wreath is super easy to create! I used the Cottage Wreaths Stamp set to stamp the wreath in Crushed Curry Ink. Next I stamped some of the extra bows with Old Olive Ink. After die cutting the pieces, I cut apart the greenery to space it behind the wreath. Both of the stamped images are the distinctive stamping where it shows texture along with lighter and darker areas. I think this adds so much to the image.
The gorgeous and detailed bow is also from the Country Wreath Die Set. The details are perfect when doing the bow from card stock. There is also a solid die if you are cutting a stamped bow. The last of the stamping is the simple sentiment. Personally I love words on a wreath. This was created with the Best Label Punch. The words are from the stamp set. And it tucks easily behind the bottom inner part of the wreath.
Papers
This gorgeous paper could also be the star of the card. It is from the Shining Brightly Designer Series Paper. And it is even prettier in person! I wanted the DSP to really pop, so kept a semi monochromatic color scheme. The card base of Night of Navy is perfect for the DSP. To tie in the greenery of the wreath, I added a thin layer of Old Olive card stock. And the Crushed Curry wreath mimics, somewhat, the gold in the DSP. I love the combination personally and hope you do as well.
Finishes
There are two things that help the look of the card. The first is the layout. I went with smaller layers to show more of the Night of Navy card base. That larger area frames the beautiful DSP and wreath like art on a wall. And the usual final touch is bliing! For this one I added one of the Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems to the center of the bow on the wreath. With the gold in the DSP it really did not need much.
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Today’s card is a fun little gingerbread house. I needed a quick card to get back in the swing of things. And although it has a variety of products, this card was a pretty quick one. The So Very Merry stamp set really is a Fun one to work with.
Stamp Set
There are a variety of products used on this card, but the star is still the So Very Merry stamp set. The images all have the look of stained glass. And since I love to color, this is a good thing. Although I kept the little gingerbread house fairly simple in colors.
It is stamped with Early Espresso Ink for a dark brown base. I then colored it with a variety of brownish Stampin’ Blends. The roof got a bright Yellow and the trim of course is peppermint. All of the Blends are listed in the Supply List at the bottom of the post.
Embossing
There are two different embossing folders used here. That is very unusual for me as I sometimes go a while without using even one. But in being truthful I will say that the second one was because I cut the first one wrong after I had embossed! I am sure I am not the first person to ever do that! LOL!!!
The Christmas Tidings Embossing Folder has great details and is really pretty. It is embossed on a piece of Lemon Lolly. The second folder is from the Online Exclusives Basics Embossing folders trio. I used the Polka Dot one on Real Red card stock.
Punches
The focal point is a simple one with Circle Punches. I began with the 2″ Circle for the gingerbread house. And then the larger circle is the 2 3/8 Circle. There are a variety of dies in sizes that will work and you may have older circles in your supplies.
The final touch is the sentiment. I love this simple and sweet saying. It is punched using the Double Oval Punch. You know that is my favorite and most versatile punch with the two in one!
Finishes
There must be bling! Although this bling is a little different as I made it part of the gingerbread house. I colored the Iridescent Pearls with the Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blend. They are placed on the trees at the front of the house as well as a couple along the roof line. Then two more are on the sentiment layer. Again, bling is never a bad thing!
Thank you for stopping in today. I seem to have been gone a lot lately. Two vacations and just when I thought things were back to normal, a curve ball was thrown. My sweet hubby fell and broke his ankle. And it was a doozy! So he had surgery this past Wednesday and is non weight bearing for six weeks. Needless to say I have been busy taking care of hime and us getting used to his knee scooter and balancing on one leg! However, life happens and I think things are as calm as they are going to be for a bit. I should be back to my regular posting now. Thank you for your following me!!
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I am late getting the word out on one of these specials. And I apologize. But it is worth the wait for FREE SHIPPING, and not just one day!
The next Special is the Starter Kit Promotion going on this month. You can choose two options and then you get FREE registration to the Stampin’ Up! Online Event in November. That alone is a $77.00 value.
Choose either the 35% less and pay $64.35 for $125.00 in product plus the Online Event.
Or Choose the 35% more and pay $99.00 (the regular starter kit price) and receive $168.75 of product plus the OnlineEvent.
The products are ones that you choose for yourself. Either is a wonderful option. And did I mention that the Starter Kit always includes FREE SHIPPING! Plus there is never any pressure or requirements to ever place another order. Think of it as the ultimate bundle and a great way to try out the demonstrator perks.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions or would like to discuss either promotion.
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The card I am sharing today is similar to one I did previously. It showcases the gorgeous All About Autumn Designer Series paper and Autumn Leaves stamp set.
Papers
The paper is by far the star of this card. It has been so popular and continues to be. The expected return date is October 9, so keep a check if you are interested. This layout is one I have done several times before. It is a regular side fold card with 1″ cut off of the right front opening. I love how this allows more of the gorgeous paper to show.
The front and strip are both part of the All About Autumn Designer Series Paper. But did you notice the leaves? They also are cut from the DSP. They really pop with the definition in the die cut. And to add some more of the bling from the paper, I used Gold Foil as the background for the sentiment.
Stamps and Dies
The Bundle used is the Autumn Leaves Bundle. I know SU has had some beautiful leaves bundles previously. But these have to be my favorite. And as I mentioned above, the detail in the die cut is awesome. As is the details in the label dies. There are three of those included in the dies. I used the smaller one and simply cut the Basic White to fit inside of it.
The sentiment is from the stamp set. It is definitely a favorite. I am Thankful for so many things, really everything, in my life and this allows me to share that with others. And to add just a touch more bling, I added a single gold from the Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems.
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The cards I have been making are a mix of Seasons, Birthday, and anything else I need. So you are going to be seeing a variety in the coming weeks. The one today is a Christmas card that I surprised myself with.
Stamps
The star of this card is the stamped image. And I am thrilled with how it turned out. The Radiant Light stamp set was one I did not really consider for my list. But something kept drawing me to this image of the candles. I am not an elegant type person, but I simply love this stamp. It is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored with Stampin’ Blends. The color that I feel really helped to make it pop is the touch of Wild Wheat in the greenery and the definition lines on the candles.
The sentiment is from the Radiant Light set as well. And I just realized in looking at the photo that I cut both ends the same angle! LOL!!! I generally try to angle them in opposite directions. Oh well…
Tags
The tags for the focal layer are cut from the Merriest Trees Dies. This tag has become a go to for me since I got it. I cut two for this one to add some of the Cherry Cobbler as a shadow look. But this tag is a perfect size for so many of our images. It is a bit wider than most of the other tags we have.
Colors and Paper
The colors for this card came from the colors I used on the stamped image. After finding the plaid piece from the Joyful Designer Series Paper, I added the Wild Wheat layer. This color seems to be like the old River Rock from a few years ago It can look a little metallic when next to a metallic. I think that is a great added bonus. And it pairs perfectly with the Wild Wheat Ribbon.
The card base is Cherry Cobbler, as is the background tag, the berries in the stamped image, and the sentiment. There looks to be two different greens coloring the greenery. But there is only Shaded Spruce. The fir bows are gone over with the Dark Shaded Spruce and the Black lines seems to make it even darker. And the leaves are colored with Light Shaded Spruce. Plus I added in Wild Wheat for a gold touch in the arrangement. The Bling is a single Gold from Festive Pearls.
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The Trucking Along Bundle is back in stock and waiting for many awesome cards to be made with it! I have used it today, along with some other layering products for a cute Thank You card. We can never have enough of these around.
Stamps
This card seems to have more individual products than I have used in quite a long time. But the star of the show is the Trucking Along little truck. I do love this truck! It is so versatile, not only in adding the Punch with it, but everything else that is in the stamp set. And please don’t laugh at me, or with me, but I did not use the punch! I stamped the truck and the sunflowers in the bed and was so happy how I perfectly placed the flowers. Then I realized when I punched the truck the flowers would be gone! DUH!!!! So out came the paper snips and it was an easy fussy cutting instead of punching.
The sentiment is not from the Trucking Along. Everything else is however. The sentiment is from the Wildlife Wonder stamp set. I just loved the mixed fonts of this one. The sentiment is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and the truck is stamped with Pretty Peacock. The color of the truck is a stamped off Pretty Peacock also. The splotchy color goes well with the “old farm truck” look I wanted.
Papers
The card was intended to be pretty simple. That did not last long at all though! But I did begin with a Thick Very Vanilla card stock for the base and then a thin layer of Pretty Peacock. The DSP at the bottom was another piece that just seemed to have the patina of the “old farm truck” and fit the sunflowers as well as the Pretty Peacock color. It is from the Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper. The largest circle is also Pretty Peacock card stock for a bold backdrop of the truck.
Extra Products
There are several “extras” on this card. First is the background of Very Vanilla that has been embossed using the Twisted Rope Embossing Folder. It may be a little difficult to see in the photo. But this is a very detailed embossing folder. The next are the circles. These are cut using the Deckled Circles Dies. There are a lot of dies in this Die set. The ones I used are the 2nd and 7th going up from smallest.
The other products are more finishing touches to the card. First is the Natural Wavy Trim across the bottom of the DSP layer. With all of the various extras raised with Stampin’ Dimensionals, I wanted something to sort of ground that piece of DSP. The wavy trim fit perfectly. And to finish the card I went for more masculine bling! I used the Brushed Metallic Dots in a copper color. There are a couple of different metallic colors in this collection of dots.
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