Tombstone Lanterns using the TOMBSTONE TREAT BOXES

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Create some cute (and spooky) Lanterns for decor and gifts using the TOMBSTONE TREAT BOXES from Stampin’ Up!’s 2021 Mini-Catalog for HALLOWEEN. Share with your favorites ghouls…using Stampin’ Up! products and a tea light!

All the details are provided below in the VIDEO TUTORIAL….

VIDEO TUTORIAL


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Basic Directions and Dimensions:

  • Tombstone Treat Boxes are die cut using the TASTEFUL LABEL die
  • Add GOLD SHIMMER VELLUM cut 2.5″x3″ with TEAR TAPE
  • Adhere adhesive from the MULTI-PURPOSE ADHESIVE SHEET to the back of the BLACK GLITTER PAPER and die cut your spooky tree from BEAUTIFUL TREE dies.
  • Die cut BAT from the SPARKLE OF THE SEASON Bundle
  • Use Whisper White and with BLACK EMBOSSING POWDER stamp the SKULL from the CUTEST HALLOWEEN stamp set and fussy cut out (use RED RHINESTONES for the eyes).
  • Use PUMPKIN PIE card stock to stamp your sentiment
  • Adhere the SKULL after cutting a small piece of METALLIC MESH RIBBON to the back with DIMENSIONALS.

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Cutest Halloween Gift Bags and Tags

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Here’s a fast tutorial for making GIFT BAGS using 6″x6″ DSP (Cutest Halloween and Beautifully Penned DSP (FREE with a $50 purchase during SALE-A-BRATION) card stock.

Create easy tags using the Cutest Halloween stamp set and Tailor Made Tags Dies with the Metallic Mesh and Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon.


VIDEO TUTORIAL

The video features all dimensions for cardstock and assembly details.


Tailored Made Tags Dies

Arrange the Tailor Made Tags on one piece of 8.5″ x 11″ card stock to yield 11 tags for gift giving or embellishing your gift bags. Below the card stock is cut to 6″ to fit your DIE CUT MACHINE to cut 8 tags. The remaining card stock will cut 3 tags for 11 total.

The die-cut tags add a finished look to any project.

Place on die cutting plates and hold in place with POST ITs or WASHI TAPE.
I love the smooth edging from the die-cut tags. However, I found the holes too small for practical use. I used a HALF CIRCLE PUNCH to create a larger hole for the ribbon

Easy Gift Bags

WHAT YOU NEED: Use 2 sheets of coordinating 6″x6″ paper. Preferably Designer Series Paper (DSP) from Stampin’ Up!’s vast assortment. And a SCORE BOARD.

Here is the pattern will all the dimensions for scoring and cutting both sheets. I have identified the direction for scoring and cutting to accommodate any direction-dependent pattern DSP “pattern top”.


Products Featured

https://www.stampinup.com/products/cute-halloween-suite-collection Here is the entire SUITE of products available.
https://www.stampinup.com/products/cutest-halloween-photopolymer-stamp-set CUTEST HALLOWEEN STAMP SET
https://www.stampinup.com/products/cute-halloween-6-x-6-(15-2-x-15-2-cm)-designer-series-paper
https://www.stampinup.com/products/tailor-made-tags-dies TAILOR-MADE TAGs


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Plain Shaker Card: Create Christmas Wonder with SWEETS & TREATS stamp set and GILDED LEAFING products

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This video is FULL of Techniques. Join Kat Chancellor as she demonstrates how to make a simple Shaker Card using embossing, masking techniques, GILDED LEAFING application, ALCOHOL & INK coloring, and background stamping to create a beautiful holiday card featuring products from the new July-December 2021 MINI CATALOG. I share lots of TIPS that will enhance your techniques while combining products from the GINGERBREAD & Peppermint Suite, CLASSIC CLOCHE Bundle, and GOLD SHIMMER RIBBON from the BLACKBERRY Beauty Suite.

Products from the NEW Mini Catalog 2021
  • Products Featured:
  • SWEET & TREATS (156561)
  • TIME OF GIVING (156509)
  • CLOCHE DIES (156386)
  • ADORNING DESIGNS DECORATIVE MASKS (156328)
  • Window Sheet
  • Whisper White Card Stock / Shara Sand
  • Embossing Powders: Clear, Silver/Copper
  • INKS: Gray Granite, Cinnamon Cider, Old Olive, Real Red, Mememto Black, VersaMark
  • EMBELLISHMENTS: Gilded Leafing, Gold Ribbon (156470) , SUBTLE SHIMMER SEQINS (156407) for shaker card
  • TOOLS: Heat Tool, Stampin’ Up! Die Machine
  • ADHESIVES: Heat & Stick Powder, Tear Tape, Adhesive Strips

Video Tutorial


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Technique Stamping: Layered Watercolor Background technique for a Unique Effect using Stampin’ Up! Products

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This technique features the BIGGEST WISH (155052) and ART IN BLOOM (155085) stamp sets which are both featured in the Stampin’ Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.

Here is an EASY technique that delivers a lot of POW! Follow my tutorial with all the tips for this technique. Here are the KEY points for this technique:

The key for making this card is to select a BOLD stamp that you can emboss with WHITE embossing powder that will create your “foreground” message. That is why I selected the BIGGEST WISH stamp set (155052). Since it is a relatively small stamp, I quartered my watercolor paper so that I could create a design more graphic design using the different PLAIN and CURSIVE typestyles.

The next key selection is to choose a pattern stamp to create a subtle background. I choose the ART IN BLOOM stamp (155085) for the thin line image.

The basic steps are:

(1) Emboss with White Embossing Powder the key image/sentiment on watercolor paper

(2) Use the CLEAR block to apply INKs and spritz with water and apply to paper

(3) Use the WATER PAINTERS to spread the ink over the image

(4) Use HEAT GUN to ensure the paper is DRY before stamping the background image and then wipe with baby wipe (daub carefully) careful not to spread ink over image

Video Tutorial

Featured Products:

  • STAMP SETS:
    • Bold Major Stamp Set is the BIGGEST WISH stamps in a quadrant design
    • The background pattern design is the ART IN BLOOM stamp
  • Whisper White (layering)
  • Watercolor Paper cut at 3.75″ x 5″ (149612)
  • Scalloped Contour Die (155560)
  • Base Card (5.5″ x 4.25″)
  • White Embossing Powder (BASICS 155554)
  • Versamark (102283)
  • INKS:
    • Flirty Flamingo
    • Soft Seafoam
    • Pale Papaya
    • Balmy Blue
    • Soft Succulent
  • BLOCKS: sizes “E” for coloring and “D” for stamps
  • TOOLS:
    • Stampin’ Spritzers (126185)
    • Heat Gun
    • Water Painters
    • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
    • Baby wipes
    • Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199)

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SIMPLE CARD MAKING – Need some inspiration? The since-retired Floating and Fluttering bundle inspires when combining other featured MEMORIES & MORE products for fast and easy cards …

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While I was in the midst of moving this past year, I didn’t have all my cardstock available to me. So, I used the MEMORIES & MORE PRODUCTS which are featured by Stampin’ Up! all the time.

#simplecards

I created butterflies using (the since retired) Floating & Fluttering bundle and then used the DANDY GARDEN MEMORIES AND MORE CARD PACK (154302 and the DANDY GARDEN MEMORIES & MORE CARDS AND ENVELOPES (154301) to create some fast and easy cards!


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HEY CHICK!

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I can’t tell you how much I was blown away by the HEY CHICK bundle back in 2017 when it first appeared. Now I can’t tell you how excited I am that SU added these two great bundles! In fact, I am excited to share one of my MOST popular Video Tutorials that I hope will inspire featuring HEY CHICK stamps!

The HEY CHICK bundle and the HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK bundles!

Hey Chick Bundle

HEY CHICK STAMP SET
Exclusive stamp set; available only during the Hey Chick promotion.
(Originally offered during 2017 Sale-A-Bration.)
7 cling stamps
Suggested clear blocks: b, c, d
Coordinates with Chick Dies
Available in French (158193)
CHICK DIES
Exclusive dies; available only during the Hey Chick promotion.
19 dies Largest die: 2-7/8″ x 1-1/4″ (7.3 x 3.2 cm)
Coordinates with the Hey Chick Stamp Set
Use with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Hey Birthday Chick Bundle

HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK STAMP SET
Available in the January–June 2021 Mini Catalog.
9 cling stamps
Suggested clear blocks: a, b, d, e, g
Coordinates with Birthday Chick Dies
Available in French (155130)
CHICK DIES
Exclusive dies; available only during the Hey Chick promotion.
19 dies
Largest die: 2-7/8″ x 1-1/4″ (7.3 x 3.2 cm)
Coordinates with the Hey Chick Stamp Set
Use with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

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More Details

ITEMDESCRIPTIONPRICEIMAGES
HEY CHICK BUNDLE
158627HEY CHICK BUNDLEIncludes the Hey Chick Stamp Set and Chick Dies. See details below.Available in French (158628)$44.00 USD/$60.25 CAD01.21_BUNDLE_HEY_CHICK_EN
158190HEY CHICK STAMP SETExclusive stamp set; available only during the Hey Chick promotion. (Originally offered during 2017 Sale-A-Bration.)
7 cling stampsSuggested clear blocks: b, c, dCoordinates with Chick DiesAvailable in French (158193)
$17.00 USD/$23.00 CAD01.21_STAMP_HEY_CHICK_BUNDLE_FOCUS_ENG
158199CHICK DIESExclusive dies; available only during the Hey Chick promotion.
19 diesLargest die: 2-7/8″ x 1-1/4″ (7.3 x 3.2 cm)Coordinates with the Hey Chick Stamp SetUse with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
$32.00 USD/$44.00 CAD01.21_HEY_CHICK_DIES


HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK BUNDLE
158631HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK BUNDLEIncludes the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set and Birthday Chick Dies. See details below.Available in French (158632)$43.00 USD/$59.25 CAD01.21_BUNDLE_HEY_BIRTHDAY_CHICK_EN
154464HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK STAMP SETAvailable in the January–June 2021 Mini Catalog.
9 cling stampsSuggested clear blocks: a, b, d, e, gCoordinates with Birthday Chick DiesAvailable in French (155130)
$21.00 USD/$29.00 CAD01.21_STAMPS_HEY_BIRTHDAY_CHICK_BUNDLE_FOCUS_ENG
158200BIRTHDAY CHICK DIESExclusive dies; available only during the Hey Chick promotion.
11 diesLargest die: 1-3/4″ x 4″ (4.4 x 10.2 cm)Coordinates with Hey Birthday Chick Stamp SetUse with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss MachineAvailable in French (158366)
$27.00 USD/$37.00 CAD01.21_HEY_BDAY_CHICK_DIES_EN

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Butterfly Bouquet

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Bring in the beauty of nature with the artistic designs of the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle and coordinating designer series paper, along with textured specialty paper that will put a pop of brilliance on every project.

The Butterfly Brilliance Collection will be available for demonstrators beginning 2 February. The customer sales period runs 2 March—3 May 2021.

Go to my ONLINE STORE on 2 MARCH to SHOP!

You can order individually or as Suite which can be ordered as part of your “20% Discount” when you join and order your “ultimate bundle”.


BUTTERFLY BOUQUET PRODUCT DETAILS

ITEMDESCRIPTIONPRICEIMAGES (CLICK TO ENLARGE)
155092BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE CLING STAMP SETEarly-release product from 2021 Annual Catalog.Prepare yourself for a burst of butterflies with the Butterfly Brilliance Background Stamp. Use this stamp to create projects for Mother’s Day, weddings, and more. Pair this stamp with greetings of your choice to customize it for the season or occasion. Stamp the line-art image and add color with your choice of coloring technique, or apply different colors of ink to the stamp before stamping to create a unique look. Whatever you do with it, the results will be glorious.  1 cling stampSuggested clear blocks (sold separately): f$17.00 USD/$23.00 CAD155092
155523BRILLIANT WINGS DIESEarly-release product from 2021 Annual Catalog.Create beautifully detailed butterflies for all of your paper crafting projects with the Brilliant Wings Dies. Once you’ve cut out a swarm of butterflies, you can create a background, make a focal point, or use them as accents. There’s so much you can do. Start now!12 diesLargest die: 5-7/8 x 4-5/8″ (14.9 x 11.7 cm)Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine$44.00 USD/$60.00 CAD155523
155821BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE BUNDLE10% bundled savings.Includes the Butterfly Brilliance cling stamp set and brilliant wings dies (see details above); early-release bundle from 2021 Annual Catalog available during the Butterfly Bouquet promotion.$54.75 USD/$74.50 CAD155821
156824BUTTERFLY BIJOU 6” X 6” (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPERExclusive Designer Series Paper; available only during the Butterfly Bouquet promotion and while supplies last.Some people call a group of butterflies a kaleidoscope, and that’s what you’ll get with the Butterfly Bijou 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper. Choose from glorious butterfly patterns in shades of aqua, pink, and yellow or watercolored patterns that coordinate beautifully. You can’t go wrong with these unforgettable patterns.  48 sheets of patterned paper: 8 each of 6 double-sided designs6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)Acid freeLignin free$11.50 USD/$15.75 CAD156824
156825NATURAL TOUCH SPECIALTY PAPERExclusive Specialty Paper; available only during the Butterfly Bouquet promotion and while supplies last.Add lovely texture to your creations with the Natural Touch Specialty Paper. The pale woodgrain is versatile enough for any project and any time of year. You can stamp on it, emboss it, and use it with dies. Use large pieces of it as a background or cut out pieces to use as accents.2 sheets12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)Non-porous$5.00 USD/$6.75 CAD156825
159408BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE COLLECTIONInstead of ordering each product individually, get the Butterfly Brilliance collection. You’ll get one of each product at the best price. Includes the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle, the Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper and the Natural Touch Specialty Paper. Available only during the Butterfly Bouquet promotion and while supplies last.$71.25 USD/$97.00 CAD159408

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Fancy Folds: Star of David Card

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I found an old retired stamp set “Jewish Celebrations” for a customer recently and decided to feature a fancy folds card shape “Star of David”. It is rather uncomplicated and can offer utilization for any celebration. Please view the video TUTORIAL for tips and tricks!

Supplies:

  • 12″x12″ Cardstock
  • Stampin’ Up! Paper Trimmer
  • Stampin” Up! Score Board
  • BONE FOLDER
  • Complimentary Designer Series Paper (DSP) or cardstock
  • 12″ ruler
  • Pencil
  • Embellishments

Instructions:

  • Mark 6″ of the 12″ cardstock
  • Draw a line 1″-2″ down towards the middle
  • Cut the excess off once a 12″ equilateral triangle has been formed
  • On each of the three sides: put a pencil mark at the 6″, 4″ and 8″ measurement so that each edge has three dots.
  • Use a scoreboard to connect the top dot on each side to the top dot on the opposite side.
  • Do the same with the middle and third dot.
  • Each of the three sections should now have three scored lines to bend the card to show points and folded edges.
  • Take a BONE FOLDER and press all the edges down into sharp creases.
  • DECORATE: Trace and decorate each star point.
  • Trace and glue the paper into the center triangle (a piece of Whisper White) for a sentiment.

Video Tutorial

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Shadow Box Technique using WHALE DONE and PAMPERED PETS DSP

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The Shadow Box technique is a great technique for any occasion. Unlike the previous shadow box project, the only stamping to be done here is for the sentiment! It’s just cardstock and DSP! All the products featured are from the Annual Catalog — PAMPERED PETS & WHALE OF A TIME suites. I either fussy cut, die-cut or used a punch to create the characters! SO EASY! I used the Layering Squares (151772) to create the window panes for these cards. There were made with my nieces in mind…and they LOVED them! I love the beauty and artistry of the Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper!

Follow the same general directions (see BUTTON) and view the Video Tutorial for tips and directions for constructing the card. It is really easy and once you make your first card–like me—you won’t want to stop!


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The Whale of a Time DSP is perfect for this project since the DSP offers so many scenes and the added advantage of punching out the whale!

Video Tutorial


FEATURED PRODUCTS

https://www.stampinup.com/products/playful-pets-suite-collection?demoid=2156415PLAYFUL PETS SUITE
https://www.stampinup.com/products/whale-of-a-time-suite-collection-(english)?demoid=2156415 Whale Done Suite includes Seabed Embossing Folder
WINDOW SHEETS https://www.stampinup.com/products/window-sheets?demoid=2156415

Layering Squares
https://www.stampinup.com/products/layering-squares-dies?demoid=2156415

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Fancy Folds: Scenic Holiday Shadow Box

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I found this great fancy fold technique that creates a shadow box that is great for a scenic holiday composition. It is easy to assemble and an added bonus is that folds easily to fit in a standard envelope for mailing! Definitely a great way to spread added “wow” this season!

I created this holiday card featuring a great stag standing proundly in the foreground around evergreen trees with a lovely cottage snow scene in the background.

All the products featured are available in the current Holiday Catalog — the WISHES & WONDER Bundle, SNOW FRONT, STILL SCENES, and IN THE PINES stamp set.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Besides all the basic information needed; I’ve included a LINK to my YOUTUBE channel tutorial below for details and “tips” to create the card.


Supply List:

  • CARD STOCK:
    • Whisper White or Very Vanilla Cardstock (11″x4″)
    • SCORE: 1″, 5″, 6″ 10″ (along the 11″ side)
    • Whisper White or Very Vanilla Cardstock (4″x4″)
  • SCENIC STAMPS/DIES:
    • WISHES & WONDER
    • SNOW FRONT
    • STILL SCENES
    • IN THE PINES
  • INKS:
    • Momento Black
    • Basic Grey
    • Shaded Spruce
    • Garden Green
    • Balmy Blue
    • Pool Party
    • Versamark (for GOLD embossing powder)
  • STAMPIN’ BLENDS Pens (Light & Dark):
    • Shaded Spruce,
    • Crumb Cake,
    • Pool Party,
    • Bronze,
    • Balmy Blue,
    • Daffodil Delight
  • TOOLS:
    • Sponge Dauber
    • Score Board
    • Ruler
    • Cutting & Embossing Machine
    • Exacto Knife
    • Precision Shears
    • Heat Gun
  • ADHESIVES:
    • Tear Tape
    • All-Purpose Glue
    • Dimensionals

Directions:

  • Step ONE: Cut a sheet 11″ x 4″ and score at 1″, 5″, 6″ and 10″.
  • Step TWO: Measure 3/4 in from each side. Draw square lightly in pencil and cut the open frame area.
  • Step THREE: Stamp the foreground images and stamp and cut out the main image (i.e. stage).
  • Step FOUR: Cut a piece of whisper white cardstock 4″x 4″ square.
  • Step FIVE: Stamp distant background images on this panel which will be adhered to the inside of the shadowbox.
  • Step SIX: Sponge on or use the sponge brayer to color for the sky (Pool Party) and snow (Balmy Blue) and color the cottage with Stampin’ Blends (refer to the video tutorial for directions).

Shadow Box Tutorial


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Fancy Folds Diagonal Fold Card featuring Poinsettia Place Suite

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I love demonstrating “fancy folds” using Stampin’ Up! products. SU makes it so easy since all their products are coordinated! Here is a really neat project that is looks harder than it really is! It is also known as the “Hip to be Square” card by Roni Johnson!

I created several projects using this fancy fold technique — Using the POINSETTIA PLACE Suite, SNOWMAN SEASON stamp and Snowman Builder Punch in the full 6″x6″ format with the matching box.

I also adapted the technique to 3″x3″ format to create fun smaller cards that fit perfectly in the 3″ Square Envelopes (145829) or Acetate Card Boxes (150428).

Follow my Video Tutorial below and I’ll show how to create a “WOW” card and custom box that you will love gift-ing for any occasion!

POINSETTIA PLACE SUITE Project

Supplies Needed:

  • CARD:
    • 2 pieces of 6″ x 12″ card stock in either the same (Whisper White) or coordinating colors (Real Red and Garden Green)
    • 3 pieces of 5 3/4″ square card stock for layers (Real Red)
      • Cut two in half to create 4 diagonal pieces.
      • The Third will be used for the center (with 5 1/2″ square piece for the sentiment)
    • 2 pieces of 5 1/2″ square card coordinating Designer Series Paper (DSP) (Plush Poinsettia and Poinsettia Place DSP)
      • Cut in half to create 4 diagonal pieces.
    • ADHESIVE SHEETS (152334) needed to back the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper
    • GOLD EMBOSSING POWDER
    • Versamark Ink
  • CARD FRONT:
    • FOREVER GOLD LASER-CUT SPECIALTY PAPER
    • 4″ x 4″ Whisper White Card stock
    • 3 3/4″ square Real Red CS (embossed with PARISIAN FLOURISH EMBOSSING FOLDER)
    • RED VELVET PAPER — create Poinsetta Flower (Click LINK Below)
    • BEADED PEARLS
  • BOX:
    • Bottom (Whisper White CS) 7 1/2″ square
    • Score 5/8″ all around
    • Lid (Real Red CS) 7 5/8″ square
    • Score 5/8″ all around
  • BOX FRONT:
    • 6″ x 6″ square in Whisper White CS
    • 5″ square Real Red CS
    • 4 3/4″ square Plush Poinsettia Paper
    • PEACE and JOY BUNDLE dies to cut “peace & joy”
    • FOAM ADHESIVE SHEETS with Whisper White CS
    • Gold Foil
    • Red GLimmer or Foil CS
    • WONDER OF THE SEASON Ribbon Combo Pack (Shaded Spruce Satin Ribbon)
  • TOOLS:
    • Simply Scored Scoring Tools (Score Board)
    • Paper Trimmer
    • Bone Folder
    • Take Your Pick Tool
    • Paper Snips
    • Tear & Tape Adhesive
    • Multipurpose Glue
    • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Video Tutorial


MORE IDEAS — SNOWMAN Project

All the card stock and DSP dimensions are the same — just mix it up by choosing you own coordinating paper from the Holiday Catalog.


DOWNSIZE the Technique for Upsized WOW!

Downsize all dimensions to 3″ x 3″ square using DSP from the ‘TIS THE SEASON paper pack and the PEACE AND JOY BUNDLE!


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Hallows Night Gift Bags using 6″x6″ DSP

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Here’s a great project to create gift bags from 6″x6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP) that is easy to follow. What led me to this idea is that I was looking for a creative way to use 6″x6″ DSP to create some gift bags to send to the Pediatrics Unit as part of my “make a card and give a smile” program for the holidays.

If you like this idea, don’t hesitate to take advantage of the month long sale this October to stock up on DSP at 15% discount! Check out the LINK to purchase the MAGIC IN THIS NIGHT DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (DSP) for only $9.78 (regularly $11.50).

Lastly, I’ve provided a quick tutorial with all the steps and tips for assembling these bags as well as the basic dimensions and scoring below!

Thanks for stopping by….please leave a comment!

Video Tutorial

Join me on my WEDNESDAY LIVE for weekly projects for more ideas!


Project Details

  • DIMENSIONS
  • 2 Sheets “6X6” DSP for front and back PANELS
  • 1 sheet coordinating cardstock for the BOTTOM – 3″x6″
  • 2 pieces cut 3″x6″ coordinating DSP for the SIDE PANELS
  • SCORE
  • Score both front and back PANELS at 1/4″ at the top. Score the back PANEL at 1 1/2″ from the bottom
  • Score the 2 SIDE PANELS both 1/4″ along the 6″ side and once along the 3″side
  • Score sides from 2″ from the bottom and 1 1/2″ for the center
  • Score the BOTTOM PANEL (3″ x 6″) 1/4″ along the 6″ side
  • ASSEMBLY
  • Refer to Video Tutorial
  • TOOLS
  • Cutting Machine
  • Scoreboard and Scoring Tool
  • All Purpose Glue
  • Hot Glue Gun

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Holloween Ideas: Packaging and Cards

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Inspired to create Halloween packaging for the Pediatrics Unit as part of my “Give a SMILE…one card at a time” program — I designed some projected using some of the products I had in my studio. To replace any retired items, consider some of the products from the Mini-catalog featured below (such as the bat dies from the HALLOWS NIGHT MAGIC Bundle).

My video tutorial is part of my Wednesday LIVE series where I demonstrate stenciling, embossing, and coloring techniques for creating some unique packaging options that can applied to any Holloween project.

I used some retired KRAFT PILLOW BOXES and MINI PIZZA BOXES (available in the catalog) using embossing and stenciling coloring techniques. I also used some non-traditional products like the APPLE BUILDER PUNCH, SNOW FRONT stamp set to create fun Halloween cards with the CAT PUNCH. Please leave a comment and thank you for stopping by!

Halloween Projects

Using the BASIC PATTERNS DECORATIVE MASKS with Basic Grey & Highland Heather ink. Tag is made from the EVERYTHING ESSENTIAL BUNDLE with silver embossing powder on Black cardstock (2 inch Highland Heather cardstock punch with Tag Topper Punch) and tied with the Metallic Mesh Ribbon.
Using both the BASIC PATTERNS DECORATIVE MASKS stencil with SHIMMER PASTE and the COBWEBS 3D Embossing folder techniques can be used for cardmaking as well!

Card Ideas

Whisper White base card with RICH RAZZLEBERRY cardstock cut at 5 1/4″ x 4″ is embossed trees from the SNOW FRONT stamp set in CLEAR embossing powder. Reverse emboss with RR ink and SPONGE DAUBER to create a spooky effect. The CAT PUNCH from BLACK GLIMMER paper and the bats from the EVERYTHING ESSENTIAL Stamp set. Since my BAT PUNCH is retired, replace with the HALLOWS NIGHT MAGIC BUNDLE that include BAT dies. The moon is White Glimmer paper.
Use the APPLE BUILDER PUNCH and PLAID TIDINGS DSP with a surprise wobble spring to create this fun and simple card!
Use the HARVEST HELLOS to create the pumpkin using the COB WEBS 3D embossing folder and BATS from the HALLOWS NIGHT Bundle

Video Tutorial



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FANCY FOLDS: Say “pleats” please!

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As part of my weekly broadcast, I demonstrated different pleated card fronts using products from the IN GOOD TASTE SUITE: In Good Taste DSP, Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, In Good Taste Elements and the Tasteful Touches Stamp Set. To keep the videos short, I have edited the broadcast into two parts; one for each technique.

Here are the final cards and basic measurements: Please LIKE and SHARE!

Pleated FRONT

  • Featured Card Stock: Magenta Madness – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and folded at 4 1/4″ and Whisper White cut at 5 1/4″ X 4″ for inside. Enough cardstock for sentiment and layers.
  • Featured Stamp Set: Tasteful Touches Stamps Set and Tasteful Labels Dies
  • Embellishments: In Good Taste Elements
Here are the measurements for MARKS to be made to create the V-FOLDS
Here is the PATTERN for scoring: A to D, B to E, B to, C to G.

Part I: Video Tutorial of Pleated Front Card


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Used the GATHER TOGETHER Bundle and the ACORN TRINKETS tied with Metallic RIbbon which is featured with the GILDED AUTUMN Suite. Card stock is BUMBLE BEE.
This card features elements from the PLAYFUL PETS suite. I used the DSP and fussy cut the sassy kitty from the DSP.

PART II: Double Pleated Front Card

  • Card Stock: Base card is CRUMB CAKE (8 1/2″ by 5 1/2″ folded at 4 1/4″), MISTY MOONLIGHT (5 1/4″x4″), Whisper White (5″ x 3 3/4″), Card stock for sentiment and White Embossing Powder on MM.
  • DSP: IN GOOD TASTE Designer Series Paper
  • TASTEFUL TEXTURES 3D Embossing Folder
  • “Tags and Blooms” (retired)
  • Ink: Misty Moonlight or Night of Navy
  • IN GOOD TASTE Elements for embellishments

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Depth of Field & Wreath Building Stamping Techniques

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Here are several techniques shared last week during my weekly LIVE. I created background patterns using the WHALE DONE stamp set and the “depth of field” stamping technique.

I also demonstrated how to use a Stamparatus to create wreaths using the GATHER TOGETHER, BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN and PEACEFUL BOUGHS stamps sets.

View the video tutorial for tips and tricks and check out the gallery of final cards. Don’t forget to leave a comment and thank you for stopping by!


Video Tutorial


TECHNIQUE I: DEPTH OF FIELD

  • INKS: Smokey Slate (grey), Mint Macaroon, Shaded Spruce, Pretty Peacock, Misty Moonlight, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy
  • CARDSTOCK: Whisper White and Very Vanilla
  • STAMP SET: Whale Done

Gallery of Depth of Field Technique Cards

Smokey Slate, Shaded Spruce, and Granny Apple Green. I stamped with some SILVER metallic ink to add some glimmer to this card. But it’s a great pattern for a simple card! Base card is SHADED SPRUCE with BLACK.
Smokey Slate, Misty Moonlight and Shaded Spruce. Basecard is NIGHT OF NAVY and I used a Smokey Slate (retired) ribbon for accent.
Pretty Peacock, Shaded Spruce and Mint Macaroon. Base card is SHADED SPRUCE and I used the Seaside Textured (retired) embossing folder to add some depth to the pattern. You can barely see the WINK OF STELLA…but it adds some nice glimmer.
Night of Navy, Misty Moonlight, and Smokey Slate Inks. I love this background and it goes perfectly on POOL PARTY basecard with some SHEER RIBBON in POOL PARTY which is NOT retired!!! : )
Great layer of shapes on SHADED SPRUCE and mounted on Whisper White base card.
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TECHNIQUE II: WREATH BUILDING WITH THE STAMPARATUS

  • INKS: Bubblebee, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaroon, Gold Metallic Ink
  • STAMP SET: Beautiful Autumn, Gather Together and Peaceful Boughs
  • TOOLS: Stamparatus

Gallery of Wreaths using the Stamparatus

This is the first wreath I demonstrated on the video, I cut it down to create a regular card. I added so GOLD METALLIC ink accents and the base card is Early Espresso.
This is the second wreath I made in the video. I fussy cut around to create a wreath shape and mounted it on 6″x6″ Real Red card stock. I added some GOLD GEMS and GOLD trimmed ribbon as accents. I am very happy with this card.

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