Sometimes you need to embrace the magic of acetate! From last week’s post, where I featured the Mercury Glass Acetate; I wanted to present another project using plain acetate or WINDOW SHEETS.
Again I feature the NATURE’S BEAUTY and SNOW FRONT stamps to demonstrate the versatility these sets provide.
Follow the Video Tutorial where I provide some tips and tricks after several failed attempts…I turned on the camera, hit record… and just “went for it” to film the process of putting this project together. Hope this provides some inspiration…please leave a comment and thank you for stopping by!!!
INKS: NIGHT OF NAVY, BLUEBERRY BUSHEL, MEMENTO BLACK and StazON ink (for stamping on acetate).
SIZES: Base card in NIGHT OF NAVY (5.5″x4.25″ longways), inside is WHISPER WHITE (10″x4″) to brayer with BLUEBERRY BUSHEL.
After the color is applied with SPONGE BRAYER…cut in half.
FRAMELITS: Use the LARGEST of Layering Ovals to cut the Night of Navy. Use the next size of Layering Oval to cut the INSIDE. Use WASHI tape to hold in place when you run the piece through your cutting machine.
COLOR: Color the Fox with Stamping Blends Alcohol Markers after the image is stamped with MEMENTO BLACK ink.
Use WHITE GLIMMER paper to cut the pieces from the PEACEFUL BOUGHS set.
The sentiment “enjoy the stillness of the season” is from the MERRY MOOSE stamp set.
Use the SNOWFALL ACCENTS PUFF PAINT for the snow around the fox’s feet.
Snow Front Photopolymer Stamp Set 150483 Price: $22.00 Create tranquil scenes with the Snow Front Stamp Set, whether it’s cozy cabins with dainty deer or playful cardinals in a winter forest. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want. Stampin’ Up!’s photopolymer stamps * Are transparent clear stamps for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Stay on our clear blocks so you don’t have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Nature’s Beauty Cling Stamp Set 150528 Price: $21.00 Use nature’s beautiful images to create a quiet scene for any project. Pair the realistic images in Nature’s Beauty Stamp Set with your favorite greeting set for any occasion! Help us make a difference in the lives of those you care about with your purchase of this stamp set. A portion of every sale goes toward mental health organizations in your area.
Products Featured
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad 101406 Price: $10.00 Permanent ink for stamping images to nonporous surfaces.
WINDOW SHEETS Clear Acetate
STAMPARATUS
Layering Ovals Dies
Stampin’ Blends Markers
Peaceful Boughs Dies
Stāzon Cleaner
Clean and condition red rubber stamps, and minimize staining with StāzOn Ink.
Sparkle Glimmer Paper These sheets are so thin that they can also be used with the Big Shot.
Do you love creating unique backgrounds? Well, here are a couple of techniques featuring the gorgeous Mercury Glass Designer Acetate.
This is another project challenge from the “25 Products from Under $25 List Gift Ideas”. I loved the tranquil scenes from the SNOW FRONT stamp set and the trees from BASIC PATTERN Mask. I wanted to create a project using these backgrounds as settings for the realistic animal images from NATURE’S BEAUTY stamp set. Tell me what you think!
The serene illusion of a snow-covered background was created by using the tree pattern from the Basic Pattern Mask using Embossing Paste on acetate. The contrast between the shiny glimmer of the silver acetate and the matt white tree shapes is stunning. The pattern on the silver acetate looks like a blizzard!
I stamped the realistic animal images with Memento Black Ink and colored them with Stampin’Blends. I stamped a page of images, colored them and then cut them out using my SCAN-N-CUT machine for a great result.
Watch my video tutorial for more tips and directions to create these stunning cards! Please leave and comment and Thank you for visiting my blog!!!
Featured Products:
Nature’s Beauty Cling Stamp Set 150528 Price: $21.00 Use nature’s beautiful images to create a quiet scene for any project. Pair the realistic images in Nature’s Beauty Stamp Set with your favorite greeting set for any occasion! Help us make a difference in the lives of those you care about with your purchase of this stamp set. A portion of every sale goes toward mental health organizations in your area.
Mercury Glass Designer Acetate 150441 Price: $11.50 Mercury Glass Designer Acetate features a faux mercury glass finish on acetate sheets. * 4 sheets: 2 each of 2 designs * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
Basic Pattern Decorative Masks 150697 Price: $6.00 Create textured backgrounds in four styles. Use with Embossing Paste and Palette Knives or Classic Stampin’ Ink. * 4 masks: 1 each of 4 designs * 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
Embossing Paste 141979 Price: $8.00 Texture has been made even easier: * Mix a few drops of Classic Stampin’ Ink to Embossing Paste * Apply over decorative masks, let dry * May use without ink for white texture * Matte finish * 4 fl oz (118 ml)
Palette Knives 142808 Price: $5.00 Use Palette Knives to apply Embossing Paste. Easy as 1, 2, 3! * 3 knives: 1 offset trowel, 1 offset diamond trowel, 1 scotty knife.
Memento Black Ink
Alcohol-Based markers, use on images stamped with Memento Black ink for a realistic result.
Softly Falling Snow Scene
The secret to stamping perfectly on acetate is the STAMPARATUS. Use a STAMPARATUS to stamp the tree backgrounds with STAZON ink on the Mercury Glass Acetate. The silver pattern from the acetate evokes snow softly falling.
Snow Front Photopolymer Stamp Set 150483 Price: $22.00 Create tranquil scenes with the Snow Front Stamp Set, whether it’s cozy cabins with dainty deer or playful cardinals in a winter forest. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.
Stamparatus the most innovative stamping tool. Use this to get perfect images every time!
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad 101406 Price: $10.00 Permanent ink for stamping images to watercolor and nonporous surfaces. After use, clean stamp with StazOn cleaner
Stāzon Cleaner 109196 Price: $6.00 Clean and condition red rubber stamps, and minimize staining with StāzOn Ink.
SCAN N Cut Several models and prices are available on AMAZON.
I love all the possibilities for creating fun projects especially when Stampin’ Up! provides some great inspiration with the pre-cut coffin boxes. Just by themselves, they are cute! I experimented with techniques when I made several to give away to my customers during my last workshop (more details below) and then decided to create a spooky glam wreath for Halloween! I used the BAT Punch which is retired from last year as an homage to my customers who ask that I incorporate old and new SU products to inspire and demonstrate how versatile your crafting investments really are! So don’t tarry….load up on these great products now for this year…or be ready for next year!
Please check out the Video Tutorial taped while I was putting this project together. I had an idea in my “mind’s eye” but wasn’t totally sure how I was going to pull it together. I didn’t want to create a wreath of entire coffins because I wanted the wreath to have more visual interest. I was also limited to use the products I had at hand.
I wanted a glam look and choose to use BLACK card stock and the MERCURY GLASS DESIGNER ACETATE for a black and silver look. I added GOOGLY EYES as whimsy and used my bat punch from last season to cut silver foil and silver glimmer pieces. Lastly, the 3/8″ GLITTERED ORGANDY RIBBON adds sparkle and sophistication!
Decorating Techniques
Before assembling the coffin boxes; I used a different embossing medium to stencil the filigree pattern mask from the BASIC PATTERN DECORATIVE MASKS on the lid with:
Gold DELICATA Ink applied with a sponge dauber
Silver Embossing paste applied with a palette knife
White Embossing Paste applied with a palette knife then distressed with a sponge dauber using Memento Black Ink
My video tutorial provides all the details from decorating, assembly, and embellishment.
Featured Products
Coffin Boxes Price: $7.00 What better Halloween gift box than a coffin box? Black cardstock coffin boxes with lids, just right for Halloween treat giving. *12 boxes and 12 lids * Food safe
Basic Pattern Decorative Masks 150697 Price: $6.00 Create textured backgrounds in four styles. Use with Embossing Paste and Palette Knives or Classic Stampin’ Ink. * 4 masks: 1 each of 4 designs * 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder 146956 Price: $6.00 Turn stamped images into glossy raised designs. * 1/2 oz (14 g)
Mercury Glass Designer Acetate 150441 Price: $11.50 Mercury Glass Designer Acetate features a faux mercury glass finish on acetate sheets. * 4 sheets: 2 each of 2 designs * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Product color: silver
Banner Triple Punch 138292 Price: $23.00 Crafting without punches? Inconceivable! Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects. Our punches are of high quality, affordable, and easy to use. The Banner Triple Punch gives you triple the banner options in one punch. You can make banners in three widths–1″, 1-1/2″, and 2″ (2.5 cm, 3.8 cm and 5.1 cm)–in any length. Just slide the paper in, punch, and get perfectly notched banners (or gift tags, bookmarks, belly bands) every time.
Black 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon 147897 Price: $8.50 This sparkly black ribbon for Halloween or sophisticated projects. * Black * 10 yards (9.1 cm)
Silver Foil Sheets Price: $5.00 Make your own foil accents. Cut with punches or Big Shot. Foil on one side. * 2 sheets * Silver * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5) * Acid free
Silver Glimmer Paper 146960 Price: $5.00 Without a glimmer of a doubt, a must-have for your festive projects. These sheets are so thin that they can also be used with the Big Shot. * 2 glittered sheets * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
Assorted Googly Eyes 150453 Price: $6.00 Add life to stamped images with these fun Assorted Googly Eyes. Use with your choice of adhesive for all your googly eye craft needs. * 100 pieces in 4 colors: Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape, white * 2 sizes: 1/8″ (3.2 mm) and 1/4″ (6.4 mm)
Utilize embellishments and stamps from the Monster Bash Suite!
Purchase the suite with great embellishments when you order the complete SUITE!
Monster Bash Suite Bundle (En) 153485 Price: $89.50
The Monster Bash Suite Bundle gives you a coordinating selection of products with one simple purchase. It includes the stamp set and tool bundle at 10% off plus one each of the other items listed.
The Monster Bash Suite Bundle includes * Spooktacular Bash Cling Stamp Set (10% off) * Ornate Frames Dies (10% off) * Monster Bash Designer Series Paper * Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder * Basic Black 3/8″ (1 cm) Scalloped Edge Ribbon * Monster Bash Enamel Shapes * Coffin Treat Boxes
I love winter shaker cards…because they truly evoke the feeling of “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” especially using the SNOW FRONT and the sentiment from the MERRY MOOSE stamps set to say, “enjoy the stillness of the season”.
This is another “25 Products Under $25” Challenge card! Follow the Video Tutorial featured below. I have also added more project ideas using this suite of products for more inspiration!
Thank you for stopping by…please leave a comment!
CARD RECIPE
CARD STOCK: Night of Navy (base card 5.25″x4.25″), Window Layer (5″x3.75″), Whisper White (Layer 5.25″x4″), layer for scene (4.74″x 3.5″) and inside sentiment (5.25″x4.25″), Window Sheet (4″x 3.5″)
ADHESIVE: Foam Adhesive Strips, Mini Dimensionals, Snail.
Featured Products & More Project Ideas:
Snow Front Photopolymer Stamp Set 150483 Price: $22.00 Create tranquil scenes with the Snow Front Stamp Set, whether it’s cozy cabins with dainty deer or playful cardinals in a winter forest. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want. Stampin’ Up!’s photopolymer stamps * Are transparent clear stamps for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Stay on our clear blocks so you don’t have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Create this lovely card with GOLD embossing powder on Whisper White Card Stock. Use the “stamp-stamp-off” technique to create the background stand of pine trees. Merry Moose Photopolymer Stamp Set 150494 Price: $17.00 Create a winter scene with forest friends using the Merry Moose Stamp Set. Combine individual stamps to dress up the moose or the raccoon, and be sure to wish everyone a Merry Christmoose! Stampin’ Up!’s photopolymer stamps * Are transparent clear stamps for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Stay on our clear blocks so you don’t have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.
Save 10% and BUNDLE!
Merry Moose Bundle 153015 Price: $31.50 The Merry Moose Bundle includes the Merry Moose Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Moose Punch. Merry Moose Photopolymer Stamp Set Create a winter scene with forest friends using the Merry Moose Stamp Set. Combine individual stamps to dress up the moose or the raccoon, and be sure to wish everyone a Merry Christmoose! * Quantity: 17 photopolymer stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d, g
Ice Stampin’ Glitter 150445 Price: $7.50 Add glitz to any project using Ice Stampin’ Glitter that looks like snow and ice crystals. Use this craft glitter with your choice of glue. * 20 g of glitter
Embossing Tools
Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder 109131 Price: $6.00 Turn stamped images into glossy raised designs. Just use VersaMark Pad, powder, and Heat Tool. * 1/2 oz. (14 g) * Silver
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) 129053 Price: $30.00 If you heat emboss, you’ll need a heat tool. It melts embossing powder and Heat & Stick Powder. Our Heat Tool is slim, sleek, quiet, and easy to hold. * 2 heat settings: low for drying ink, high for heat-setting powder * Has a protective plastic tip to cover the hot metal end
Embossing Buddy 103083 Price: $6.00 Prevent extra powder or glitter from sticking to your project. Just rub across paper before application. * 1 per package * 2″ x 2-1/2″ (5.0 x 6.3 cm) antistatic fabric pouch
Card Stock
Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock 100867 Price: $8.75 The best projects start with the best products. Start your projects with our high-quality cardstock, formulated especially for discerning crafters. The ultrasmooth surface is ideal for stamping, so you get clean, crisp images. And it’s dyed with pure color all the way through so there’s no white core. * 24 sheets
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock 100730 : $9.75 The best projects start with the best products. Start your projects with our high-quality cardstock, formulated especially for discerning crafters. The ultrasmooth surface is ideal for stamping, so you get clean, crisp images. * 40 sheets
Ink
BERRY BUSHEL from Classic Stampin’ Pad Assortment In Color 2018-2020 147153 Price: $33.75 Make a colorful impression with our signature ink. Classic Stampin’ Pads Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple Punch, Grapefruit Grove, Call Me Clover, Lovely Lipstick Coordinates with Stampin’ Up! cardstock, markers, and embellishments
NIGHT OF NAVY from the Neutrals Classic Stampin’ Pad Assortment 147151 Price: $67.50 * 10 pads, 1 each of 10 colors: Merry Merlot, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Gray Granite, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy Can be re-inked with matching Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills * Coordinates with Stampin’ Up! cardstock, markers, and embellishments
Stampin’ Blends for Coloring
Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack 147273
Price: $9.00
These high-quality, alcohol-based, dual-tip markers come in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. Each color comes in 2 shades to give you the best blending experience out there.
* 2 markers (1 Soft Suede Light, 1 Soft Suede Dark)
Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack 149537 Price: $9.00 Stampin’ Blends are high-quality, alcohol-based, dual-tip markers that come in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. Each color is available in a light shade and a dark shade to give you the best blending experience out there. * 2 markers (1 Gray Granite Light, 1 Gray Granite Dark)
Shaker Card Adhesive
Foam Adhesive Strips 141825 Price: $8.00 A sheet of adhesive white foam strips for shaker and spinner cards.
I have often gotten requests from my customers, “Kat, give us ideas on how we can use the products we have to create new projects!” This week’s post is all about:
What’s old is new again!
I love taking something familiar and by using new products create a take from a different point of view on an old favorite! For my seasonal take on Fall, I used my favorites: PAINTED HARVEST stamp set and thin-lits from the SEASONAL LAYERS DIES to create these quick and easy cards using a fresh pop of color and bold composition inspired by the new COME TO GATHER Designer Series Paper.
What makes the difference for me is the change-up of color and the lovely leave pattern from the DSP! The combination of the colors and textures of Merry Merlot, Cajun Craze, Copper Foil and Burlap — make all the difference when working to refresh an old favorite! Check out the new ideas and then peruse the Video Tutorials from Painted Harvest to inspire another generation. Please don’t miss the PRICELESS keepsake from a grandaughter told below! Thanks for stopping by and leave a comment!
COME TO GATHER DSP (3.75″ x 2″) on Whisper White Card stock (5.25″ x 4″) embossed with the 3D SUBTLE Embossing Folder. Leaves cut using the SEASONAL LAYERS THIN-LITS in Merry Merlot and Cajun Craze card stock embellished with a whisp of GOLD Thread and Burlap Ribbon.
COME TO GATHER DSP (5″ x 3.75″) on Whisper White Card stock (5.25″ x 4″) Leaves cut using the leaves SEASONAL LAYERS THIN-LITS in Copper Foil and Vellum card stock embellished with Burlap Ribbon.
Seasonal Layers Dies 143751 Price: $33.00 Create custom die-cut patterns and shapes like flowers, leaves, snowflakes, a branch, a chair, and more in record time using the Seasonal Layers Dies. Dies help you create unique die cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.Come To Gather Designer Series Paper 150454 Price: $11.50 Come To Gather Designer Series Paper features autumn imagery in a nontraditional style. * 12 sheets of designer paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free Product colors: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Merry Merlot, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty Peacock, Whisper White
Sunflower Harvest
Wow, what a difference color can make on this favorite. Here I used MERRY MERLOT and CAJUN CRAZE to creat the sunflower. The center is stamped with SOFT SUEDE ink. THe leaves with Daffodil Delight. However, what makes this card pop is that I stamped the top layer and centers with the Delicata CELESTIAL COPPER ink to add glimmer and depth!
Take a look at the ideas and projects from last year that are still fresh and relevant with just a color change!
Customer Favorite
Besides being one of my top YOUTUBE video viewed by over 1K of subscribers…this is one of my Customer FAVORITES! Recently a friend shared that she made the gift box and cards at one of my workshops last year. She gifted to her 90-year young grandmother. During a recent visit this summer to her grandmother’s she remarked that the box was sitting on her Grans dresser filled with trinkets…all the cards had been given to friends…but the box remained a treasured keepsake….THAT IS PRICELESS.
Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set 144783 Price: $21.00 Send someone the beauty of autumn with this sunflower-themed set! Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don’t have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.
Here are the second group of projects featuring the products from the 25 PRODUCTS UNDER $25 list using the Wrapped in Plaid suite!
I was inspired by the products featured on page 12 of the Holiday Catalog!
This suite speaks to a happy “O’ Christmas Tree” feeling. I love the traditional colors (Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Shaded Spruce and Gold Foil accents) and patterns (plaid, holly berries, pine cones, and Christmas stocking) on the Specialty Designer Series Paper. The sentiments are great for either card or tags greetings.
Explore further and you find great versatility using the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and Pine Tree punch. Below I feature cards with Christmas Trees fronts stamped with ink using both classic and mock watercolor techniques. The stamps are perfect for tags on GOLD FOIL pizza boxes! These are great for treats since they are food safe. Look at all the perfect holiday projects you can get from this ONE suite! Happy Holidays!
Card Recipe
STAMP SETS: Perfectly Plaid CARD STOCK/DSP: Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP stack (3″x4″ piece and 4″ x 2″ piece for card front using standard 5.5″ x 4.25″ card in Whisper White), Gold Foil is cut using the Layered Stitched Rectangles (using the size that will fit the sentiment stamped in Cherry Cobbler) INK/COLORING TOOLS: Night of Navy & Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ pads, Versamark ink, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Stamp the tree images using Night of Navy ink on Shaded Spruce card stock and stamp with Shaded Spruce ink on WW card stock, lastly emboss the Shaded Spruce cardstock with White and cut all the trees with a punch. ACCESSORIES: Embellish the tree with Gold Metallic Pearls, 3/8” Shaded Spruce & Gold Ribbon is used to hide the seam between both DSP pieces on the front. ADHESIVES: Snail, Dimensionals & Multipurpose Liquid glue. Pop the tree (embellished with the Gold Pearls) on dimensionals and arrange the other trees behind – staggering their heights. TOOLS: Stitched Rectangles, Pine Tree Punch, Heat Tool for the white embossing. TECHNIQUE: I used the small pinecone stamp piece to create a tree pattern on Whisper White Card Stock that I then cut out with the Tree Punch (see the far right tree)
Card Recipe:
STAMP SET: Perfectly Plaid CARD STOCK/DSP: Shaded Spruce Card Stock (cut standard size 5.5″ x 4/25″), Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP stack (cut 1″ x 4″) for accent, & Cherry Cobbler CS (cut .75″ x 4″ with pennant end), Watercolor Paper (5″ x 3.75″) INK/COLORING TOOLS: Pool Party, Shaded Spruce, Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ pads, Versamark ink, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder ACCESSORIES: Iridescent Sequin Assortment, Twine, Wink of Stella ADHESIVES: Snail, Dimensionals & Multipurpose Liquid glue TOOLS: Aqua Painter, Pine Tree Punch, Stampin’ Spritzer and scissors to rough edges on watercolor paper. Technique: (1) First prepare the background by wetting WC paper with water and using the Aqua Painter to mix SMALL AMOUNTS both Pool Party and Night Of Navy ink as a faint wash. Let dry. (2) the Faux Watercolor technique – mist the inked stamp surface prior to stamping the Shaded Spruce image on the watercolor paper. (3) Let dry before punching the shapes so the paper doesn’t tear. (4) Assemble with dimensionals and staggering the heights. Use dimensionals to add the sentiment which is embossed in White on Cherry Cobbler Card Stock. Wrap with twine and tie a bow. (5) Added a wash of Wink of Stella around the edges of the trees for a touch of glimmer.
Gold Pizza Gift or Treat Box
Gift Box Recipe:
STAMP SET: Perfectly Plaid CARD STOCK/DSP: Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP stack, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler card stock INK/COLORING TOOLS: Night of Navy and Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ pads ACCESSORIES: Gold Twine, Gold Pizza Box, Red Rhinestones ADHESIVES: Snail, Dimensionals & Multipurpose Liquid glue TOOLS: Stitched Shapes Circle Dies, Pine tree Punch, Layering Circles Dies (scalloped edge for first circle layer). (1) Cut both a scalloped and stitched circle in Cherry Cobbler (size should be dictated by the size of box or your choice). (2) Stamp tree images with both Shaded Spruce (on WW) and Night of Navy inks (on Shaded Spruce) card stock and cut with tree punch. Embellish the WW tree with RED Rhinestones and layer on Cherry Cobbler circles. (3) Cut 2.75″ x 1″ (approx) to stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy ink. (4) Cut Wrapped in Plaid DSP by 3.25″ x 1″ and cut into a pennant. (5) Layer pieces with Multipurpose Glue and wrap the WW sentiment with gold twine for glimmer.
North Pole Delivery Tags
STAMP SET: Perfectly Plaid CARD STOCK/DSP: Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP stack, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, and Whisper White Card Stock INK COLORING TOOLS: Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad ACCESSORIES: Nature Twine, Jingle Bells, Gold Star ADHESIVES: Snail, Dimensionals TOOLS: Pine Tree Punch, Stitched Shapes Dies
(1) Punch two tree shapes and score both in the middle to create a crease . Use the crease to FOLD one tree. (2) Use FINE TIP GLUE and place a bead along the crease of the flat tree. Place the FOLDED edge of the other tree into the crease along with the glue. Hold until glue sets. and then glue tree in the center of the Stitched Circle in either Cherry Cobbler or Shaded Spruce. (3) For the TAG: Cut a piece of Whisper White 2″ x 4.5″ and use the TAG TOPPER to punch top. (4) Stamp sentiment in Night of Navy ink on the bottom and affix the tree medallion. Use your choice of twine and bell to embellish your tag!
HO HO HO Tag
Using the same product list; fussy cut stockings from DSP, Cut DSP 3″x 2.75″ and use the TAG TOPPER punch and punch both ends. Cut Shaded Spruce with small SQUARE stitched shapes framelits, using WHITE embossing powder stamp HO HO HO on Cherry Cobbler. Layer, add embellishment and tie with twine.
Paper Bow
(1) Using any DSP cut each in the following lengths: eight 1″x6″ (need eight total for the outer ring), 1″x5″ for the inner ring and one 1″x4″ for the center loop.
(2) Take FOUR of the 1×6 strips of paper and place the pattern you want OUTSIDE face down; put adhesive on one end of each strip. (3) Take the FOUR other of the 1×6 pieces and do the same. (4) Take the FOUR 1×5 pieces and do the same. (5) Twist each strip and adhere the ends to where you have POINTED ends. Wrap the 1×4 strip and create a circle.
(6) Take a BRAD and attached four of the petals together until you have THREE separate “bows” and the center circle. Then place GLUE DOTS into the center and begin to layer the bows by stacking each layer and then putting the circle in the center to complete the bow.
Here are samples of all the different trees that are possible with this set!
Perfectly Plaid Bundle (En) 151143 Price: $31.50
The Perfectly Plaid Bundle includes the Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Pine Tree Punch. Also available in French and German.
Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set With three styles of Christmas trees in the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set, you’ll be able to create a full forest of projects. We think this set is perfectly plaid in every way. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want. * Quantity: 13 photopolymer stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, c, h
Pine Tree Punch Cut pine trees for your projects using the Pine Tree Punch. * Punched image: 1-5/8″ x 2″ (4.1 x 5.1 cm)Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper 149596 Price: $14.50
This fun Christmas designer paper is great for all your projects! Wrapped in Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper features classic Christmas plaids with gold foil accents on some designs.
* 48 sheets of designer paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs * 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free
Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, gold, Night of Navy, Shaded Spruce, Whisper White
Save time and 10% Off when purchased as a SUITE!
Wrapped In Plaid Suite Bundle (En) 153326 Price: $65.00
The Wrapped in Plaid Suite Bundle gives you a coordinating selection of products with one simple purchase. It includes the stamp set and tool bundle at 10% off plus one each of the other items listed. The Wrapped in Plaid Suite Bundle includes * Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (10% off) * Pine Tree Punch (10% off) * Wrapped in Plaid 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper * Shaded Spruce/Gold 3/8″ (1 cm) Striped Ribbon * Jingle Bells * Gold Mini Pizza Boxes Add ink, cardstock, and adhesive to complete your project.
Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels 150457 Price: $6.00 Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels are bright self-adhesive rhinestones in Stampin’ Up! colors. * 140 pieces: 3 mm (20 each of 5 colors), 4 mm (4 each of 5 colors), and 5 mm (4 each of 5 colors). * Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Shaded Spruce
Star Designer Elements 150430 Price: $9.00 Star Designer Elements are adhesive-backed, faceted stars. Copper-colored metal. * 40 pieces * 8 mm
Iridescent Sequin Assortment 144212 Price: $5.00 * Faceted sequins * Approximately 750 per package in 3 sizes: 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm * Iridescent colors: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Powder Pink, So Saffron * Metallics colors: Black, Copper, Gold, Iridescent, Silver
Layering Circles Dies 141705 Price: $35.00 Create custom die-cut circles and scallop circles in record time using the Layering Circles Dies. Dies help you create unique die cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily. * 16 dies * Largest die: 3-5/16″ (8.4 cm) * Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
Stitched Shapes Dies 152323 Price: $30.00 Create custom die-cut shapes including circles, ovals, and squares with a stitched look in record time using the Stitched Shapes Dies. Dies help you create unique die-cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily. * 12 dies * Largest die: 3-1/4″ x 2-3/8″ (8.3 x 6 cm) * Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
Stitched Rectangle Dies 148551 Price: $35.00 Creating die-cut shapes like these stitched rectangles is easy using the Stitched Rectangles Dies. Dies help you create unique die cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily. * 13 dies * Largest die: 5-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ (13.3 x 9.8 cm) * Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
Delightful Tag Topper Punch 149518 Price: $23.00 The Delightful Tag Topper Punch is a delightful way to add a fun shape to your tags and projects. Cuts tag toppers in 1″ (2.5 cm), 1-1/2″ (3.8 cm), and 2″ (5.1 cm) widths. Our punches are of high quality, affordable, and easy to use. * Sleek body style * Large surface area offers precise cutting and leverage * Locks to store * Slim and stackable
See a Silhouette DSP Grapevine Wreath Crafter Level: Avid Paper: See A Silhouette DSP Accessories: Pretty Peacock reversible ribbon Adhesives: hot glue gun Tools: Seasonal Layers dies to make leaves and then use hot glue gun to affix to grape vine wreath!
Bird Ballad Card
Bird Ballad DSP Crafter Level: Avid Card Base Size: Standard Notecard Other __ Stamps: Free as a Bird Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pool Partycardstocks; Bird Ballad DSP; Vellum Ink: Stazon Accessories: Linen Thread; Iridescent Sequins Adhesives: SNAIL; Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive Tools: Pretty Label Punch; Sprig punch; StitchedRectangle dies Technique: Cut panel of cardstock smaller than card front (will be completely covered, the card is standard A2 size). Cover panel with SNAIL adhesive and attach paper strips in a spectrum order. Strips are cut 1” width. Die-cut with stitched rectangle (2nd largest size). Wrap panel with Linen Thread 3 times and tie bow. Fussy cut feathers and adhere slightly overlapping matching colors (this doesn’t have to be exact). Adhere punched piece and sentiment strip with Dimensionals and SNAIL. Tuck sprigs under feathers (cut in half). Adhere sequins by matching up colors of sequins to match strip of paper laid on top of.
Magnolia Box
Magnolia Lane Crafter Level: Avid Card Base Size: Standard Notecard, Gable Box Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia Paper: Magnolia Lane DSP Ink: Early Espresso, Dark Mossy Meadow Blends Accessories: Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack, Magnolia Lane Cork Embellishments, Pearl Basic Jewels Adhesives: Tear & Tape, Dimensionals Tools: Magnolia Memories Dies, Classic Label punch Technique: Cut flowers out of DSP with coordinating Magnolia Memories Dies and fussy cut leaves. Color pearls with blends
Come Sail Away Crafter Level: Artfully Avid Card Base Size: Standard Notecard Other __ Stamps: Sailing Home CS/DSP: Come Sail Away DSP, Thick Whisper White, Old Olive CS Ink/Coloring Tools: Staz On, Night of Navy Classic Ink Accessories: Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker’s Twine Adhesives: Dimensionals, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Glue Dots Tools: Blender Pen, Smooth Sailing Dies Non-SU products: 5 x 7 Frame, Seashells, Driftwood piece Technique: Cut DSP into ½” x 4” strips. Layer from the bottom-up overlapping them for the background. Use Hot Glue to secure the seashells and driftwood in place. Cut seaweed die out of Old Olive CS and Mossy Meadow pattern of DSP.
Color Revealer Tab Pull Card
Follow Your Art Crafter Level: Artfully Avid Card Base Size: Standard Stamps: It Starts With Art Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Smoky Slate CS; Follow Your Heart DSP Ink: Smoky Slate Classic Ink; Memento; Versamark; Stazon; Stampin’ Blends Colorless Blender, Smoky Slate, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Pool Party L+D; White embossing powder Accessories: Window Sheets Adhesives: Snail; Dimensionals Tools: Stitched Rectangles, Arts & Crafts and Layering Circle Dies Non-SU products: Technique: color reveal sliderPull the tab to reveal colored images
Journal Page Inspriation
Pressed Petals Journal Crafter Level: Avid Card Base Size: Standard Journal Page Stamps: Path of Petals Paper: Pressed Petals DSP, Pressed Petals Journal, Whisper White Ink: Merry Merlot Accessories: ½” Rococo Rose Gathered Ribbon Adhesives: Snail, Glue Dots Tools: Petal Labels Dies
Scrapbook Page Inspiration
Woven Threads DSP Scrapbook page Stamps: Woven Heirlooms Stamp Set CS/DSP: Woven Threads, Very Vanilla, Pretty Peacock, Copper Foil Ink/Coloring Tools: Terracotta Tile, Sahara Sand Accessories: Scalloped Lace Trim and In Color Faceted Dots Adhesives: Snail, Mini glue dots, fine tip glue pen, dimensionals Tools: Trimmer, Sprigs punch, Christmas Bulb Builder, Heirloom Frames Dies, and 3D embossing folders, Sweet Silhouettes dies Technique: Curtain fold
Fun Cover for Acetate Gift Box
Rawrsome Gift Box (Dino Roar DSP) Crafter Level: Avid Stamps: Dino Days CS/DSP: Whisper White CS & Dino Roar DSP Ink/Coloring Tools: Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad Accessories: Crushed Curry Crinkled Seam Binding, Acetate Card Boxes Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots Tools: Dino Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits Non-SU products: Shreddy & Toothpick
DSP Tile Card
Garden Lane DSP Crafter Level: Avid Card Base Size: 3 tiles by 5 DSP tiles Stamps: Verdant Garden Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sea Foam, Vellum CS, Garden Lane DSP Ink: Garden Green, Soft Sea Foam Accessories: Pretty Peacock reversible ribbon Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals Tools: Story Label punch Technique: cut the DSP into small squares and tile together
If you subscribe to my newsletter you know that I featured the “25 Products Under $25” and have made it a personal challenge to create projects from that list! So….the first item on that list is the PRESSED PETALS Journal! Let the challenge commence!
I fully admit. I went “ga-ga” for this project. I mean; the length of this post should be an indication! It kind of happened in steps…FIRST: I was intrigued by the JOURNAL and inspired to create some projects from the “25 Products…” page. I ordered the JOURNAL as part of my pre-order; while I waited — I created a series of cards (posted at the bottom) to play with the idea of how to create the journal cover. I wanted to add a ribbon tie because I thought as a memory keeper…you need a ribbon tie to hold all your pieces and parts in place! Must-Have Ribbon! I had so much fun with the “To a Wild Rose” set and then just drooled over the Scripty embossing folder on vellum! It is featured in every project. What fun!
SECOND: I received my Holiday Pre-Order and fell in love with the journal once I had the chance to look closely at the softly “de-bossed” cover and twenty-five memory keeping pages perfect for journaling, photos or even pressed flowers (think as a gift for a bride or wedding party!).
THIRD: I went crazy one rainy afternoon and just filled the pages with all my favorite stamps, images, sentiments and snips of ribbon to further embellish the pages. Now, I admit I got carried away and you really don’t need to stamp E-V-E-R-Y page! But have fun trying!!! I had my nieces in mind and wanted to add little sentiments of thanks, gratitude, love, and blessings. What a way to make a really personal gift!
Please take a moment to view my Video Tutorial for creating a lovely cover design. Let your imagination inspire you for the holidays to create this perfect stocking stuffer for friends and family. And then check out the cards that are further inspired by the project at the bottom!
Here’s a TIP: Don’t use Stampin’ Blends to color any images on the journal pages. The pens BLEED and will ruin the reverse page. What I did was stamp (the magnolia blossom) on separate card-stock, cut it out and then pasted in on the page with a dimensional after coloring with PETAL PINK and MOSSY MEADOW.
To A Wild Rose Journal Cover
RECIPE:
Vellum (cut 3.5″ x 4.75″) & embossed with the Scripty 3D Embossing folder.
Mossy Meadow Card Stock (cut at 3″ x 6″ and scored at 3″)
Whisper White (cut at 2.75″ square)
Crumb Cake (cut at 2.25″ square)
Very Versailles Stamp Set (inside journal pages stamped with Crumb Cake and Mossy Meadow Inks)
Mossy Meadow Ink (use the stamp-stamp-off technique to create a background pattern with the leaves stamp on the Crumb Cake CS. from the Very Versailles set)
To A Wild Rose Bundle (stamp TWO Roses on WW cardstock with Memento Black and Rocco Rose Inks using the stamp-stamp-off technique for the background stamp and full ink strength for the second stamp (this is a TWO STEP stamp image). Use same for LEAVES using Mossy Meadow ink.
Cut out TWO Flowers and TWO leaves
Sponge Daubers – Daub ink around the edges of both the flowers and leaves after cutting them out to soften edges.
Refer to VIDEO: Carefully snip petals apart and then use BONE FOLDER to c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y curl the petals.
Snip 22″ of Ribbon and refer to VIDEO on assembly.
PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Pressed Petals Journal 149588 Price: $6.50
The Pressed Petals Journal is a spiral-bound journal with perforated pages that you can remove and use on card fronts or memory-keeping pages. Debossed cover.
* 24 sheets: 4 each of 6 designs * 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free
To A Wild Rose Bundle 151073 Price: $54.00
To a Wild Rose Bundle includes the To a Wild Rose Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Wild Rose Dies. Also available in French.
MUST HAVE — Click and add to your SHOPPING CART NOW — the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder makes gorgeous backgrounds on cardstock or vellum.
Another Journal Cover using the Pressed Floral Suite.
Whisper White and So Saffron Card Stock
Pressed Petals DSP
Stitched Label Dies (WW), Petal Label (So Saffron)
TIP: One way to seal your DSP to your cover is to use CLEAR embossing powder and your Heat Tool. Just spread the powder over the DSP and HEAT. Then add the other layers.
Pressed Petals Journal Stamps: Path of Petals Paper: Pressed Petals DSP, Pressed Petals Journal, Whisper White Ink: Merry Merlot Accessories: ½” Rococo Rose Gathered Ribbon Adhesives: Snail, Glue Dots Tools: Petal Labels DiesPressed Petals Suite Bundle 152193 Price: $97.00
The Pressed Petals Suite Bundle gives you a coordinating selection of products with one simple purchase. It includes the stamp set and tool bundle at 10% off plus one each of the other items listed. Also available in French.
The Pressed Petals Suite Bundle includes * Path of Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (10% off) * Petal Labels Dies (10% off) * Scripty 3D Embossing Folder * Designer Elements * Pressed Petals Journal * Rococo Rose 1/2″ (1.3 cm) Gathered Ribbon * Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper * Pressed Petals Specialty Washi Tape
Card Inspirations
Beautiful Promenade Photopolymer Stamp Set 146842 Price: $21.00
There are so many ways to express yourself through art. Look around you…rugs and tile for textile design, wall color, yard topiaries, garden sculptures, and architecture are just the beginning of the art we live with.
Step out and take a visit to a local fair or art gallery to envelop yourself with a whole other grouping of visual arts…from fine art paintings to modern art installations! I can get lost in a Fine Arts Museum as fast as I can lose myself at an Art Festival or church crafts fair. You can find art everywhere!
Van Gogh masterpiece from the J.Paul Getty Museum in L.A.
Recently, my husband and I were traveling the famous “Route 66” through Amarillo, Texas and came upon a famous art installation called “Cadillac Row”! Once we reached our destination we visited the world-renowned J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles where I just soaked in the color and beauty of a favorite Van Gogh. Finally, a walk along Santa Monica Beach to the famous Venice Beach; where a “boho” explosion of self-expression and self-discovery awaits. Your eye never tires when you look for the ART in everything around you! The art of self-expression is everywhere and for everyone!
Here I am standing in front of Cadillac Row– outside of Amarillo, TX. This property has been there since the 1970s and still remains a place for self-expression by “taggers” in neon colors that glow in the morning sunrise.
Wall art on Venice Beach. Where such bohemian acts of self-expression were rampant in the 60s. Now you can find similar expressions of wall art in towns across the country! Even “functional art” has it’s place — the bicycle stands are a sculpture in their own right!
My love of self-expression was one of the reasons I joined as a Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator — I love the DISCOUNT!!!, I love sharing what I do!!! and I love the versatility of products and projects that serve all forms of self-expression…from Christmas ornaments, Easter baskets, Magnolia or Butterfly wreaths, pick up trucks, and cuckoo clocks! More importantly, the ability to put personal touches and a message of love to family and friends…small works of love that become a work of art!
This week I really enjoyed playing with the Follow Your Art Suite: made just for your inner artist. The stamps, dies, embellishments (with felt accents!), and super fun designer series paper all pay tribute to the ways to create a masterpiece; you won’t want to stop crafting!
The suite even comes with Mini Shipping Boxes so you can decorate them with the embossed buttons pattern that you can use for gift boxes. Take a look at the projects featured this week….a pop-up card Tutorial using the Mini-Shipping Box! Something to share with every artist you know!
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Projects made with the FOLLOW YOUR ART Bundle.Cards made with the Crafting Forever Cling Stamp Set
Easy Box Card “Got Art”
Here are all the measurements and av video tutorial to make this easy fold-up box card using the Mini Shipping Boxes. Just stamp, color with your favorite colors from either Stampin’ Blends or Stampin’ Write markers in colors to coordinate with the Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper! Die-cut or fussy cut pieces and place on two dividers (Crumb Cake card stock). These fold and fit in an
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Bundle all the products from this Suite with one EASY purchase!
Follow Your Art Suite Bundle 152181 Price: $87.75
The Follow Your Art Suite Bundle gives you a coordinating selection of products with one simple purchase. It includes the stamp set and tool bundle at 10% off plus one each of the other items listed.
The Follow Your Art Suite Bundle includes * It Starts with Art Cling Stamp Set (10% off) * Arts & Crafts Dies (10% off) * Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper * Button Button Embossing Folder * Follow Your Art Embellishment Kit * Follow Your Art Washi Tape * Mini Shipping Boxes It Starts With Art Bundle 151090 Price: $46.75
The It Starts with Art Bundle includes the It Starts with Art Cling Stamp Set and the Arts & Crafts Dies.
Other Products Featured:
Crafting Forever Cling-Mount Stamp Set 151231 Price: $20.00
They’re fun stamps that will remind you how much you love stoking your creative fires. And better yet, they’re approved f
Make an Envelop for Mailing!
Folded, the BOX CARD needs a 7″ x 4.5″ envelop to mail (probably will need extra postage!!) Classic Label Punch 141491 Price: $18.00Tailored Tag Punch 145667 Price: $18.00
The ANIMAL OUTING stamps and ANIMAL FRIENDS dies are perfect for all ages and all occasions (birthday, welcome baby, friendship, love). Sometimes when I’ve had enough petals, stems and leaves…I have to shift gears and enjoy the refreshing simplicity and FUN from working with a stamp set that features critters! They never fail to make me smile!
I think we’re all young at heart when it comes to animal cards….everyone loves them. No matter if you love shabby chic, classic elegance, modern motifs or Victorian fancy….a card with an endearing sentiment and a funny face says it all…..
I’ve included the products used and (most) everything is available on my online store!
I love the safari texture this card evokes. I used Granny Apple Green and some old Lemon Lime Twist on Crumb Cake with a swatch of Burlap Ribbon (craft store) …Dakari! A framelit from the TROPICAL Die set is perfect for these best friends. I did a reverse image stamping to create the reverse giraffe image and the Layered Leaves Dynamic Embossing Folder for the background and the Stitched Nested Labels for the sentiment.The long frame piece from the ANIMAL FRIENDS framelits on Lemon Lime Twist (mounted on Granny Apple Green) was the perfect foil for these two with a couple of palms from the TROPICAL dies set. I used the rest of my retired DSP for the giraffe pattern. The base card is Crumb Cake on WW. This is my favorite for the simplicity of the composition. Basic Grey using the SUBTLE embossing folder as the base…with WW and some old DSP and the 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon says it all! Nothing can be more classic than PINK & BLUE…for a baby card (do they still use those colors?)….using the Swirls and Curls embossing folder in Balmy Blue and Blushing Bride with the Layered Stitched Ovals and either the 3/8″ Denim or 5/8″ Polka Dot Tulle Ribbons.Mint Macaron card stock as a base for this monochromatic card using the Garden Lane Specialty DSP and Mint Macaron Ribbon. Kangaroo colored with MM Stampin’ Blends, Koala in Gray Granite (used Fine Tip Glue to accent) and flowers in Flirty Flamingo (from fussy cut from the Varied Vases set)Mosaic Mood Specialty DSP, WW, and Garden Green card stock. Rhino colored with Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends. Bird in Purple Posy and beak in Flirty Flamingo;2 1/2″ Circle cut in Vellum and then embossed with the Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions and used a piece of Burlap Ribbon to embellish.
PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Animal Outing Cling-Mount Stamp Set 151281 Price: $21.00
Animal Friends Dies 146823 Price: $29.00
Create custom die-cut animals, palm trees, and leaves in record time using the Animal Friends Dies.
* 7 dies * Largest die: 2-1/8″ x 1-7/8″ (5.4 x 4.8 cm)
Tropical Chic Cling-Mount Stamp Set 148226 Price: $22.00
Tropical Dies 146831 Price: $27.00
Create die-cut patterns and shapes like tropical leaves in record time using the Tropical Dies.
Varied Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set 146644 Price: $26.00
Stitched Nested Labels Dies 149638 Price: $35.00 Create die-cut labels with faux stitching in record time using the Stitched Nested Labels Dies.
Colors used (BOTH LIGHT AND Dark): GRAY GRANITE (Rhino and Koala) SOFT SUEDE (Giraffe Spots) BERMUDA BAY (Bird) FLIRTY FLAMINGO (Flowers, Pouch) MANGO MELODY (Giraffe) MINT MACARON (Kangaroo), OLD OLIVE & MOSSY MEADOW (Leaves)
Subtle 3D Embossing Folder 151775 Price: $10.00 Create a subtle embossed pattern using the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder.
Embossing shapes like swirls and curls make deep, crisp impressions—great for card fronts and accents.
Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper 149478 Price: $14.50
The Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper has floral imagery with shiny, transparent accents. Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Mint Macaron, Soft Suede, Terracotta Tile, Very Vanilla, Whisper White
Garden Lane Designer Series Paper 149488 Price: $11.50 Garden Lane Designer Series Paper features verdant greenery and designs in lush shades.
5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon 141487 Price: $7.00
Mint Macaron 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Textile Ribbon 149480 Price: $7.00
Fine-Tip Glue Pen 138309 Price: $7.00 DID YOU KNOW: This provides the same effect as “crystal effects” by putting a layer on areas you wish to accent.
I sat down last Saturday (during a lazy afternoon of thunder storms) and made over a dozen magnolia flowers using the Magnolia Memory Dies from the Magnolia Lane Suite. I had in my mind’s eye a wreath using a grapevine as the foundation.
Since the Grapevine Wreath was about 10″ in diameter (much larger than anything I have worked with), I used the Balloon Punch to create larger blooms. The secret is to use a bone folder to curl the petals. I also”pinched” the tips to hold the shape and once each bloom was assembled I curled each bloom in my hand — cupping my hand over them to form a loose ball to give them more shape. Once the flowers were assembled and formed, I spritzed lightly with water and let dry on a window sill for a couple days.
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I found a great tip for making the leaves. Thank you to WOW NOLA Creations, a SU Demonstrator — Susan L. (who shared a cab with me to the airport while in Atlanta for On Stage last year!) for the steps to create leaves using the Corrugated Embossing Folder (fold cardstock in half and run through your machine at a 45 degree angle) — check out her “how to create a rose using the balloon punch video”! Very simple and it allows you to cut the leaves to any size. Since I had a wreath in mind; I wanted bolder, bigger leaves. This technique suited the project perfectly.
TIP: If you are seriously considering a project like this…I recommend putting 2 Framelits sets in your cart. It sped up the production line and saved me time making over a dozen flowers.
To refer to my earlier posts on assembling the flowers use this LINK.
Grape Vine Wreath from my local craft store (10″ diameter)
Living here in the south, where Spanish Moss festoons mature Oak and Magnolia Trees — I couldn’t resist picking up a bag of moss from my craft store to add to my wreath! I think it add the perfect touch!
MOSS to add a “southern” touch from my craft store
My ON LINE store has all products featured to make the flowers and ribbon for embellishment. Please check out my Video Tutorial for how to assemble this gorgeous wreath! Leave a comment! I love to get your comments!
Products Featured:
CARD STOCK: Whisper White, So Saffron, Mossy Meadow or Pear Pizzaz INK/COLORING TOOLS: Mossy Meadow, So Saffron, Early Espresso, Sponge Dauber ACCESSORIES: Ribbon (hang and drape around wreath) Adhesives: Mini Glue Dots, All Purpose Glue & Hot Glue Gun Tools: Magnolia Memories Framelits, Hot Air Balloon Builder, Corrugated 3D Folder (151811) (page 199 of catalog) Punch, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Spritzer with water Non-SU products: Grapevine Wreath (10″ diameter)
Magnolia Memory Framelits 149578 Price: $35.00
Create flower die cuts including magnolia petals and blossoms in record time using the Magnolia Memory Dies.
Hot Air Balloon Punch is perfect for creating large petals for Magnolias 149520 Price: $18.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock 100730 Price: $9.75
So Saffron
Use OLD OLIVE or PEAR PIZZAZ or MOSSY MEADOW
Select from an array of ribbons and trim
Sponge Daubers 133773 Price: $5.00
Daub touches of Classic Stampin’ Ink on stamps or directly on projects. Fit on fingers for great control.
Silicone Craft Sheet 127853 Price: $6.00
Great for HOT Glue Guns. Also, easily assemble embellishment–just put a dot of adhesive on the sheet and use both hands to assemble the embellishment, then pop it off the sheet when the glue is dry.
Stampin’ Spritzer 126185 Price: $3.00
Fill this empty bottle with water. Great for spritzing large areas.
Bone Folder 102300 Price: $7.00
Easily curl paper petals, score and make crisp folds on paper and cardstock. Scores, burnishes, and distresses paper.
I have been getting some questions about the different Embossing Folders that are in Stampin’ Up! current catalog inventory. You may have the OLD style and confused about the differences with the NEW style. Let me try to explain:
Old “dynamic” folders
There are the OLD — what was know as “DYNAMIC” folders. The sandwich for those remain — one of the CLEAR Plates
and the BOTTOM PLATFORM for the cutting machine. Because the dynamic folders were so THICK; you only needed ONE clear plate. If you try to push these folders using either: (1) both plates or (2) the “THIN DIE ADAPTER” plate…you will BREAK THE FOLDERS! Especially if you use an electric cutting machine. In that case, use the BOTTOM PLATFORM shown below and ONE of the clear plates.
3D EMBOSSING FOLDER PLATE
Now STAMPIN’ UP! is introducing a NEW 3D Embossing Folder Plate to work with their new-style 3D embossing folders (which are thinner than the old-style Dynamic folders). Below is a photo of the new product:
The new plate makes up the difference in measurement between the old-style Dynamic Folders (which are thicker) and new-style 3D Folders in 21 mm gap machines (similar to the machine SU used to offer).
The 3D Embossing Folder Platereplaces the Standard Cutting Pads in your 3D embossing folder sandwich for continued high-quality emboss results.
To create your emboss sandwich:
Use a die-cutting & embossing machine platform as a base; no matter which machine you’re using, use the standard platform which comes with your machine.
Use the 3D Embossing Folder with your paper in the middle.
Then use the 3D Embossing Folder Plate on top.
Given the differences in machines and platforms, you may still have to add a shim to get your desired embossing results. (You can also spritz your paper before embossing to maximize your embossed impressions.)
New Products Available!
These 3D embossing folders are now available to order in the new style.
BASKET WEAVE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151797)
LACE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151815)
SEASONAL WREATH 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151796)
SUBTLE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151775)
TIN TILE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151801)
COUNTRY FLORAL 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151823)
Hope this helps. Leave me a comment if you have any questions….cheers, Kat C.
Thank you Donna Gray Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator from NSW Australia for her inspiring tutorial! I love the combination of GREY GRANITE, CRUSHED CURRY and Memento Black for a simple creation.
Either the Medium and Daisy Punches make it so easy to build the lovely 3D flower and with just ink, paper and stamp! Viola! You can create a 3D flower and a beautiful background. Very simple for a beginner stamper with a little help from SU!
Casual Stamper
NEXT STEP: Layer Pear Pizzaz and Garden Green card stock with Ink on Whisper White card stock to create this base card and background. Stamp the daisy on Whisper White card stock with Highland Heather ink, color the center with Daffodil Delight and add the Perennial Essence Flower center to your 3D daisy to take it to the next level. Finally, a Stitched Nested Label die is the perfect foundation for the sentiment.
Avid Stamper
Added some FROSTED CLEAR EPOXY droplets from page 178 of the annual catalog for more pizzaz! One is not enough! So beautiful that even two flowers don’t overwhelm the composition! Perfect! Hmmm….anyone for three?
Okay, ready to up the game? If you are ready for a more layered version with just a few more steps; try these wonderful flowers. Not only ONE but TWO! A simple white and green background is perfect for the bright and colorful flowers. Color the stamped centers of the daisies with Early Espresso and it connects with larger 3D flowers. Not sure if they are poppies or zinnias? What do you think?
Look challenging? No worries because I provide a detailed product list and HOW TO Video for this and several more card versions below:
CARD DIMENSIONS: Whisper White (WW) Card Stock (5.5″ x 4.25″), layer with Pear Pizzaz (PP) (5.25″ x 4″), and WW (5″ x 3.75″) card front.
CARD STOCK: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight for Flowers
INK: Calypso Coral, Pear Pizazz and Early Espresso
RECOMMEND USING the : Early Expresso Alcohol Ink Stampin’ Blends Marker (Dark) to color PERENNIAL ESSENCE floral centers
EMBELLISHMENTS: Perennial Essence Floral Centers
TOOLS: Stampin’ Piercing Mat
Pretty Purple Posey
Daisy groupings shown with both MEDIUM and Daisy Punches.
I love the combination of Highland Heather and the new Purple Posey color! All you really need to set off this mono-chromatic composition is add texture and interest (HINT: copy this down because this is a FORMULA you can apply to future card making!)
Accomplish this by simply using an embossing folder for the texture and add linen thread to add as a visual anchor for the flowers. Embellish the flowers with accents of Pear Pizazz leaves and Vellum sprigs to give it depth and a focus point. The Highland Heather oval, pulls the whole composition together.
– CARD STOCK: Highland Heather base card, Purple Posey (5.25″ x 4″) card stock for layer
– Whisper White (5.25″ x 4″) and card stock to stamp and punch flowers
– Pear Pizzaz and Vellum pieces for punching leaves
RIBBON: Mossy Meadow Linen Thread (Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack)
TOOLS: 2″ Oval punch or Layering Stitched Framelits, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Sponge Dauber, SPRIG and LEAF punches, Precision Sears to rough edges.
Video Tutorial
Change it up with Pretty Peacock Card Stock and Ink, Shimmery White Card Stock awash with ink using a Aqua Painter. Swap the LEAF PUNCH for LEAVES TRICKETS and Vellum SPRIG Punched embellishments. Whisper White FLAX ribbon and the STITCHED NESTED LABEL dies are the finishing touches! The daisy centers are simply dollops from the FINE-TIP GLUE PEN that dries clear!
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Daisy Lane Bundle 151118 Price: $35.00 The Daisy Lane Bundle includes the Daisy Lane Cling Stamp Set and the Medium Daisy Punch. Also available in French. Daisy Lane Cling Stamp Set Show your friends how much you love and support them with a stunning daisy card made using the Daisy Lane Stamp Set)
Medium Daisy Punch The Medium Daisy Punch is a fun way to add daisies to your projects.
Perennial Essence Floral Centers 149442 Price: $6.00 Perennial Essence Floral Centers are adhesive-backed fuzzy yellow centers for completing your stamped or punched flowers.
Stitched Shapes Dies 145372 Price: $30.00 Create custom die-cut shapes including circles, ovals, and squares with a stitched look in record time using the Stitched Shapes Dies.
Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Flax Ribbon 148764 Price: $7.00 Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want.
Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack 149485 Price: $9.00 The Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack gives you double the options with a spool of craft thread and a spool of craft ribbon. Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want. This is a combo pack for double the options: 1 spool ribbon, 1 spool thread.
Leaves Trinkets 146343 Price: $8.00 Metallic leaves. * 24 pieces, 6 each of 2 colors in 2 designs * Copper, silver
Punches are QUICK and EASY!
Daisy Punch 143713 Price: $18.00 Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects. And there’s no better way to cut out stamped images—many of our stamp sets have coordinating punches. Punch multiple images to create a more full daisy.
Leaf Punch 144667 Price: $16.00 Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects. And there’s no better way to cut out stamped images—many of our stamp sets have coordinating punches. Our punches are high quality, affordable, and easy to use.
Sprig Punch 148012 Price: $18.00 Quickly punch out sprigs for your projects. Use a single punched piece as an accent, or cut multiple sprigs to create a wreath. Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects. And there’s no better way to cut out stamped images—many of our stamp sets have coordinating punches. Our punches are high quality, affordable, and easy to use.
I take a weekly exercise class with a great instructor who also teaches ballet and is herself an accomplished ballerina having danced with several local dance companies here on the Gulf Coast (to include Pensacola’s own ballet company!). So, when I saw the “Born to Shine” stamp set…I had no one else but Kathleen the Ballerina in mind!
I spent the weekend making several cards that I wrapped carefully with a purple ribbon and gave her. She loved them!
It is so nice when a stamp is perfectly suited; and when you combine and layer color, texture, shine and sparkle….it becomes really a fun and satisfying creation! The sentiments are lovely.
I have a lot more ideas of what to do with this set I will likely share later; but I couldn’t resist the combination of Highland Heather and Purple Posy framing the Swirls and Curls embossed layer.
See below for products, technique and steps below:
Born To Shine Cling Stamp Set 149244 Price: $19.00
Bring these elegant ballerinas to life with projects made using the Born to Shine Stamp Set.
Products and Steps:
STAMP SETS:
Born to Shine
Bokeh Dots
CARD STOCK:
Highland Heather or Rocco Rose (5.5″x 4.25″) Base Card
Purple Posy or Blushing Bride Layer (5.25″ x 4″)
Whisper White Card Stock
INK:
MEMENTO Black
FROST WHITE Shimmer Paint
COLORING:
Stampin’ Blends in L/D Highland Heather, Petal Pink, Mango Melody or Soft Suede (hair color), L Petal Pink for skin. Dark PP or RR for dress.
TOOLS:
Sponge brayer or dauber to spread shimmer paint ink on stamp.
1.75″ x 7/8″ Oval (Punch or Layering Ovals) for sentiment
EMBELLISHMENTS:
Woven Threads Sequin Assortment
Ribbon: Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim
Highland Heather Ribbon (OC) Retired
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut base cards and Layers in Hh/PP or RR/BB
Whisper White layer (5″x 3.75″) embossed with the Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder
Whisper White cut (4″ X 2.75″) and stamped with the BOKEH DOTS stamp using FROST WHITE SIMMER PAINT
Stamp dancer with Memento Black ink (careful that the shimmer paint has dried completely)
Color image with Stamping Blends when MB ink is dry to avoid smears.
Use STAR stamp with Shimmer paint to stamp around arms.
Color Very Vanilla with Stampin’ Blends (Light) to coordinate with card stock and wrap around embossed WW layer.
Adhere dancer with Dimensionals
Add coordinating sequins with Mini-Glue Dots
Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder 147923 Price: $7.50 Embossing shapes like swirls and curls make fun backgrounds that take your projects to the next level. It’s easy to do using the Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder.
It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through a die-cutting and embossing machine, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design. Embossing Folders make deep, crisp impressions—great for card fronts and accents.
* 4-1/2″ x 6-1/4″ (11.4 X 15.9 cm) * Use with a die-cutting and embossing machineBokeh Dots Cling-Mount Stamp Set 151368 Price: $15.00
Are these actual stamps? It’s amazing what our Distinktive stamps can do, right? What’s more, each image is sized for an ink pad. So what’s stopping you?! * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. Frost White Shimmer Paint 147046 Price: $8.00
Add subtle shimmer and shine. Sponge on stamps, paint accents on cards, or stamp and heat-set on fabric. * 1/2 fl. oz. (15 ml) * Acid free, nontoxicWoven Threads Sequin Assortment 149498 Price: $5.00
The Woven Threads Sequin Assortment features the 2019–2021 In Colors.
* Faceted sequins * Approximately 750 per package in 3 size: 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm * In 2019–2021 In Colors: Pretty Peacock, Purple Posy, Rococo Rose, Seaside Spray, Terracotta TileVery Vanilla 3/8″ (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim 149593 Price: $7.00
Our Very Vanilla 3/8″ (1 cm) Scalloped Lace Trim is a lace craft ribbon with a scalloped edge. Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want.
Our 3/8″ (1 cm) Tricolor Ribbon has Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, and Purple Posy stripes on one craft ribbon. Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want.
While a freshman at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque nearly 30 years ago (boy, really dating myself)…I experienced my first “mass accession” during the balloon fiesta. Imagine a field of over 200 balloons slowly being filled and slowing filling with air, glowing from fire and they lifting above. Who would imagine that 30 years later the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta has become an international event. So, is it any surprise that this bundle was a “must have”?
I have added several versions of how to create balloon cards and please peruse my Video Tutorial where I will provide the “how to’s” and tips for making your own soaring adventure!
Products and Sizes:
STAMP SET:
ABOVE THE CLOUD bundle with PUNCH
GRACEFUL GLASS DSP
Stamping Blends: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Call Me Clover
Crumb Cake Marker
CARD STOCK: Blueberry Bushel (card base), Whisper White (5.25×4″), Watercolor Paper (5″ x 3.75″)
TOOLS: Spritzer, Aqua Painter, Heat Tool
INK: Balmy Blue and Blueberry Bushel, Memento Black, VersaMark and WHITE Embossing Powder
DIES: Layering Circle Dies
Products and Sizes:
STAMP SETS:
ABOVE THE CLOUDS with Punch
WATERFRONT stamp set
CARD STOCK: Blueberry Bushel (base card), Whisper White (5″x3.75″)
INK: Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue and Purple Posey, Memento Black
Stampin’ Blends: Stamping Blends: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Call Me Clover Crumb Cake Marker
Video Tutorial
Products for Sale:
Above The Clouds Bundle 151135 Price: $36.00
The Above the Clouds Bundle includes the Above the Clouds Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Hot Air Balloon Punch. Also available in French.
Above the Clouds Photopolymer Stamp Set Lift your loved ones up with projects made using the Above the Clouds Stamp Set. * Quantity: 19 photopolymer stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, g * Two-Step Stampin’
Hot Air Balloon Punch Create your own hot air balloons with the Hot Air Balloon Punch. * Punched image: approximately 1-1/2” x 2-3/8” (3.8 x 6 cm)
Other DSP Options for Balloons:
Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper 149493 Price: $14.50
Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper features foil accents on jewel-toned paper, creating an elegant beauty.
* 12 sheets of specialty patterned paper: 4 each of 3 single-sided designs * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Old Olive, Pretty PeacockSee A Silhouette Designer Series Paper149443Price: $11.50The See a Silhouette Designer Series Paper has color-washed silhouettes with the look of Pigment Sprinkles. The designs are perfect for artistic backgrounds and layering.
* 12 sheets of patterened paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free
Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper WhiteLayering Circles Dies 141705 Price: $35.00
Create custom die-cut circles and scallop circles in record time using the Layering Circles Dies.
Dies help you create unique die cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.
* 16 dies * Largest die: 3-5/16″ (8.4 cm) * Use with a die-cutting and embossing machineWhite Stampin’ Emboss Powder 109132 Price: $6.00
Turn stamped images into glossy raised designs. Just use VersaMark Pad, powder, and Heat Tool.
