Pumpkins are popping up everywhere now. So I have a pumpkin card to share. It is a second look at the Corner Tuck Card I shared a few weeks ago.
You can click HERE to see the earlier version of this fun fold.
Stamps
I truly Love the stamps in the Pretty Pumpkins stamp set. The matching Dies are awesome as well, but I did not use them today. I stamped the three pumpkins, which is one stamp, and then colored with Stampin’ Blends. The pumpkins are colored using Both Pumpkin Pie , Light Cinnamon Cider, and Light Old Olive. I stamped the pumpkins with Soft Suede Ink.
Everyone seems to have their own way of coloring with the Stampin’ Blends. When I want some shading, like with these guys, I start with an all over using the Light Blend. I then come back and add the Dark where needed. I finish with the light again and only drag the dark colors into the lighter area. By not going all over with the Light the second time, I get the really light in the center of the larger pumpkin. However, if you have a method that works for you, then stick with it!
Paper
I used the Host Rewards Paper Pack of Pattern Party Designer Series Paper. This pack of paper is awesome! The colors are great, as are the patterns. Plus you get a lot of paper for a very inexpensive price. The only downside is that you can only purchase it with Host Rewards. Anyone interested in a Party???
Measurements and Folds
The base card of Pumpkin PIe is cut 4 1/4 X 8 and scored at the 2 1/2 mark, fold and burnish
The left side strip layer of Old Olive is 1 X 4
The left side strip of DSP is 7/8 X 3 7/8
The focal layer is Old Olive cut 3 X 3
The stamped White is cut 2 7/8 X 2 7/8
The upper right corner that is the Tuck, is a piece of Pumpkin Pie and a DSP piece both cut to 2 7/8 X 2 7/8. they are each placed at a diagonal on the Paper Trimmer and cut in half to form triangles. Then glue the two together for thickness. you only use half, so save one for the next card.
The inside White, that you do not see, is cut 2 3/4 X 2 3/4
Assembly:
Place Stampin’ Dimensionals in each of the corners of the triangle double thick piece and place in the upper right corner.
Adhere the DSP and Old Olive strips together and place on the left side of the flap. Align the left edge, top and bottom.
Layer the Old Olive and Focal Layer together. Place it, centered, up against the strip on the left .
Add the inside White for the sentiment, place it further left than normal so it doesn’t show when the card is closed.
Close the card by tucking the focal layer underneath the raised upper corner
I hope you enjoy this card. Please let me know if you have any questions!
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If you are a regular follower of my blog, then you know I have Cats. And I love Cats! So me purchasing the Clever Cat stamp set was a given as soon as I saw it. Then when it was in my hands, I really fell in love with the images and sentiments. I hope you enjoy today’s card.
Stamps
That black cat is just the cutest guy to me. But then I have always had a black cat, or two. My beginning idea for this card was going to be a Halloween card. That is the reason for the broom. But then I saw the sentiment and couldn’t resist using it.
Paper
The DSP piece is from the Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper. As I said, my original thought was Halloween. LOL!! However, these black stripes would work for any card. As does most of the “Other Side” of the papers. The card base is Thick Basic White and a layer of Basic Black. This is a very quick and easy card.
Sentiment Layer
I wanted the sentient to stand out a little, but did not want more layers. After looking through punches, I landed on the Tailored Tag Punch. (If you saw yesterday’s post, I used this punch to make the banner on my tag layer. It is a very versatile punch) After punching out the sentiment, I wanted to give it some depth. A little trick I found several years ago was to edge a punched image with a Stampin’ Write Marker. In this instance I used the Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker. A Bonus is that it is the only marker that can be purchased individually.
All it takes to give the black edge is a steady hand. I hold the paper at a little bit of an angle, and using the brush tip of the marker, run the marker around the paper. Just don’t have the tip too far onto the front of the paper or you have way too much edge. I suggest practicing on a scrap piece of paper. But I think you will like the results.
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Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month, the theme is “Sentiment as a focal point.” We really hope that you enjoy and will be inspired by them! As you hop from blog to blog, don’t forget to leave comments because we love hearing from you. You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
My first idea for this challenge sadly does not photograph as well as I had hoped. It really sparkles in person, but not in the picture. As a result of that, I have two cards to share with you. They are the same layout, and same stamps, but totally different in color. Even though the photo is not great, I still wanted you to see the first version.
Here is the colorful version.
And here is the more subdued, but shiny, version. There are sparkles in the DSP, they just do not show here.
Stamps
The star of the show is the sentiment, so I wanted one that really stood out. This Merry Christmas from the Heartfelt Wishes stamp set definitely does that. I used shades of a red for both cards. The first card is stamped using Real Red Ink. The second is stamped using Merry Merlot Ink. I added the small sentiment onto the base of the card using the same ink on each version. I like the unexpected position of that second sentiment.
Paper
The colorful version of the card is made using one piece of the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper. This is one of the Returning Favorites from last year’s Holiday paper. The polka dot is the reverse side of the red. For the second card I used two different sheets of the Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper. I love the softness of the gray. And the sparkle in the larger piece is very pretty in person.
Finishing Touches
Both cards have the banner and I bet you were wondering how that was made since the Banner Triple Punch retired. I marked the center point and used the Tailor Tag Punch to make that point. It is actually very easy to achieve. Both cards needed a bit of bling. I think that is usually the case. The first has Basic Pearls that I colored using the Light Old Olive Stampin’ Blend. For the second one, and to go along with the silver foil that is in the DSP, I added Rhinestones.
Measurements
The measurements are exactly the same for both cards.
the base cards are 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 and folded
the tag layer is 3 X 4 7/8 prior to punching the end
the large DSP layer is 3 X 4 7/8 (the bright card has a white layer that is 3 1/8 X 5)
the sentiment strip is 7/8 X 4 7/8
More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on October 13th. Our theme will be Fantastic Fun Folds and 3D Projects when participants showcase fun fold cards or 3D items that will be great for any occasion. Until then, have fun in your craft space.
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It is the time of year for Gift Tags. I enjoy making different ones for my Christmas Gifts. I should do it all year long. And the joy I find in making tags can be turned into a really cute card. That is what I have to share today. A Tag Card duo!
Dies
I do not normally begin the narrative with the Dies used in projects. But since they are really the star of the show I will make an exception for you. The tag is from the Tailor Made Tags Dies. It is a stand alone die set and has two different designs of tags with a 4 sizes of each design. The one I used is the largest of one design. I believe the stitching is perfect and adds Just Enough!
To carry on with more dies, the second set of Dies is from the Frosted Gingerbread Bundle. The bundle includes the sentiment on the tag also. The dies are various cookies with an intricate top layer and solid base layer. It may not show in the photo but the intricate red top portion is die cut using the Red Foil. (The Red and Green Foil was a Returning Favorite in the Mini Catalog.) I know the white base is supposed to be a cookie. But I thought a Cinnamon Cider cookie would get lost in the paper. So please pretend for me that you think it is a cookie!!
Stamps and Paper
The sentiment is from the Frosted Gingerbread Bundle as well. I love when there is a mix of fonts included in one sentiment. It is stamped in Early Espresso, as that is one of the colors in the DSP. The inside sentiment is from the set also. To carry on the cookie theme it is a perfect match. Because who doesn’t like icing on their cookie….or on anything!!
The DSP on the front and the inside are both from the Gingerbread & Peppermint 6X6 Designer Series Paper pack. Actually the inside is the strip I cut off of the front. This is the reverse side of the cookie print. So naturally it coordinates perfectly. The final touch is a little ribbon pull made with the Real Red Sheer Ribbon.
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For today’s card I have joined together a few different products. I love using dies with other stamps and paper than the ones they are designed with. It is another great benefit of Stampin’ Up! products to play mix and match.
Stamps
My Rudolph is from the Peaceful Deer Bundle. It is a punch bundle, so one I had to have. Rudolph is stamped using Cinnamon Cider Ink, punched with the matching punch, and then gone over with Wink of Stella for some shine to his coat. And surprisingly it really brought the words out more than they were without it. That’s a Win/Win. His antlers are punched as well and are added with a single glue dot. It is placed at the top of his head and then both are pressed onto it. And I had to give him a Red Rhinestone nose!!
Dies and Paper
The trees are from the Cabin Dies from the Peaceful Cabin Bundle. They are one long piece that fits perfectly to the size of the card. Of course in the woods with Rudolph I needed some snow. This gorgeous piece of DSP is from the Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper. It is one of the FREE items (with a $50.00 purchase) in the Sale-A-Bration catalog. To match the brightness of the colors of the DSP, I chose Shaded Spruce for the trees and card base. I haven’t used it in a bit and here it was the perfect choice.
Measurements
card base of Shaded Spruce is cut 5 1/2 X 8 1/2
White layer is cut 5 1/4 X 4
DSP is cut 5 1/8 X 3 7/8
For trees scrap is 5 1/4 X 2 1/2
Deer scrap is 4 X 2 3/4
scrap of Soft Suede for antlers.
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The number one item on my list when I first saw the Mini Catalog was the Sweet Little Stockings Bundle. And of course the matching Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper to go along with it. Today’s card is a fun and simple one using those items.
Paper
The hardest part of planning this card was choosing the DSP. The Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper is perfection on every piece. They all make me Smile! And you know that is my goal in card making. This piece is a great one with all of the different animals peeking over the tops of the stockings. I didn’t really want to cover the paper with a focal point so I could allow the paper to shine.
Stamps and Dies
Both the sentiment and the stocking are from the stamp set. And thankfully the banner is one of the Dies. I love banners/tags for a focal layer on a card. The stocking is stamped and die cut with the matching Die. I colored it using Stampin’ Blends. The banner is cut with a Die as well. I love the stitching around the edges. To mimic the stocking cuff look, I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Basic White and trimmed it to fit the top of the banner.
The finishing touch is one of the Metallic Pearls for the nail holding up the stocking!
Measurements
The base of Cherry Cobbler is cut 4 1/4 X 11, scored at 5 1/2 and folded in half
The Old Olive layer is cut 4 X 5 1/4
The DSP layer is cut 3 7/8 X 5 1/8
The Old Olive for the banner die cut is 2 1/2 X 3 3/4
The White for the sentiment is 1 X 2 1/4
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Stampin’ Up! is the best as coordinating their products. The card I am sharing today is one made from a stamp set from the Annual Catalog along with paper from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog.
Stamps
This adorable penguin is from the Annual Catalog stamp set named Count On Me. It has several precious little animals. They are sized similar to this one for ease of card making. I love this little guy and the cute attached balloon. His floating along did not even require a sentiment.
Paper
The two pieces of DSP are both from the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper that is one of the FREE Sale-A-Bration items. You know I tend to use opposite sides of DSP and I did the same here. Each of these pieces has penguins and some other animals, that not surprisingly, will coordinate with the stamp set I used.
Colors
To coordinate with the DSP, I chose Misty Moonlight and Fresh Freesia. I do not mind that these colors are not generally associated with penguins. The color I used for the penguin is the Light Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blend. His feet and nose are Dark Daffodil Delight , and the balloon is Light Fresh Freesia Blends.
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The card I have to share with you today is one that could be an uplifting card, or a sympathy card. Sympathy cards are always hard to make, so it is one I try to add to my collection periodically. Occasionally when they are needed, it is hard to get your thoughts in the right place to be creative. However, I am thinking of this card as an uplifting one.
Stamps
The stamp set for this beautiful heart is the Strong Of Heart set. It is the Make A Difference stamp set from Stampin’ Up! and is on page 5 of the Mini Catalog. This means that Stampin’ Up! will make a donation for each stamp set purchased towards Heart Health.
I chose to use the background design, which looks like some watercolor, along with the heart outline. Petal Pink was used for the background stamp of the heart. The floral touch built into the heart shape is so pretty and elegant. I colored the petals and leaves with Flirty Flamingo and Just Jade Stampin’ Blends. The sentiment is from the stamp set as well. For the sentiment to show up well it is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
Paper
I had colored the heart image prior to deciding on the card layers. To match the Just Jade, I went with a piece from the Hand Penned Designer Series Paper. The simple stripe is just enough for detail without being too bold. Flirty Flamingo is the layer to match the heart. A Thick Basic White is the card base to match the white of the focal layer. And the finishing touch is a Pearl for a little bit of special.
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I love stamp sets that are versatile. One of those from the Mini Catalog is the Little Delights stamp set. It is on page 59. The catalog shares a simple card and going up to a stepped up version to show its versatility. Here is my version.
Stamps
The Little Delights stamp set includes stamps and sentiments for Birthday, Fall, Halloween, and Christmas. I chose the Birthday for this card. My colors were for a challenge within our Team. So the hat is stamped using Real Red Ink. To carry in the Old Olive, I used an Old Olive Stampin’ Blend to color in the stripes.
This gorgeous sentiment is included in the stamp set. The third color in the challenge is Cinnamon Cider. I have commented a couple of times how this Cinnamon Cider Ink looks like it has a shimmer to it. So it was no problem using it for the focal point. For a final touch, I fussy cut a fourth party hat and adhered it to the corner of the panel. There is also the addition of a rhinestone on top of the hat.
Paper
The paper I chose was to cover the colors needed in the color challenge of Real Red, Old Olive, and Cinnamon Cider. This piece is one of the “back” sides of the precious Sweet Stocking Designer Series Paper. The cinnamon/bumblebee shaded dots may not exactly match, but when placed with the sentiment it works! And it definitely fits the Party theme.
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I have two versions of a Penguin Place card to share today. One is pretty simple and the other is using the same products with just a little addition.
Stamps
The Penguin Place Bundle is a wonderful Bundle! One of the things I love is that it is a Punch Bundle. I really prefer punches when doing multiples of a card. And this punch and stamp set allow you to punch just a piece of Black cardstock and a piece of White cardstock that you layer together. OR … you stamp the Penguin and punch it out as I did.
And is that sentiment not the cutest??? The matching sentiment is on the inside and says “It’s Like A Little Except A Lot” I think that is adorable.
Here is the 2nd version that has a bit added to it.
Technically, the only addition is the balloon and string. But the change of layout really amps it up a bit. The balloon is from the stamp set and is fussy cut. The sentiment is the same, I used the paper snips to cut the flag end.
Paper
The prettiest paper on this card in my opinion is the 2021-2023 In Color Vellum. And yes, I used it last week as well. This piece seems to show up better than the darker piece did. The die cut circle is from the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper. It is a Sale-A-Bration item. There are a couple of Sale-A-Bration papers that partner with Mini Catalog sets. I love this approach. Purchase the Bundle, with maybe a little bit extra products to reach the $50.00 and get the paper Free.
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