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: Shadow Tile Coloring Technique

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Watch how adding ink to scored diagonal squares adds a dimension that mimics the look of tiles. All you need is Whisper White Card Stock, a Cut/Score Board, sponge dauber, and ink!

Supplies:

  • Whisper White Card Stock (base card at 5.5″x4.25″ and a layer piece for scoring at 5.25″x4″)
  • PAPER TRIMMER (152392)
  • Stamps: BEAUTY OF TOMORROW (156459), FOREVER FERN (152559) , DRAGONFLY GARDEN (154411)
  • Dies: BEAUTIFUL LEAVES (156468), STITCHED SO SWEETLY (151690)
  • INK: (use dark bold ink) BLACKBERRY BLISS
  • POST-IT NOTES
  • Sponge Dauber (133773)
  • Embellishments: Ribbons and METALLIC Pearls
  • BLACKBERRY BEAUTY EPHEMERA PACK (156469)
  • GOLD SHIMMER VELLUM (156471)
  • GOLD SHIMMER RIBBON (156470)

Basic Steps:

  1. Stamp image with dark bold ink on the 5.25″x4″ piece of cardstock FIRST
  2. Place the cardstock on the Paper Trimmer, using the gutter for the top LEFT and the 2″ mark for the bottom RIGHT to establish your first scored line that you will use as a guide.
  3. Score 1.25″ across
  4. Turn the card 90 degress and score
  5. Use that scored line as the guide for scoring 1.25″ across the rest of the cardstock
  6. Once the front is scored use POST-IT notes to mask the corners and carefully blend ink with the sponge dauber
  7. HINT: Use a HEAT TOOL to ensure the ink is DRY on your image before blending
  8. Once complete; embellish your card with ribbon and pearls
  9. REFER TO THE VIDEO TUTORIAL for more TIPS

Video Tutorial

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I used products from the new Blackberry Beauty Suite from the JULY-DEC 2021 Mini Catalog (ribbon, gold vellum, ephemera pack label)

Featured Products:

NOTE: The products from the BLACKBERRY BEAUTY Suite are not available until the Mini Catalog Launch but are featured during the Video. I have listed the ORDER # on the products listed above.

Acetate Panel Technique using ART IN BLOOM and the SOFT PASTELS ASSORTMENT

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Here is a technique for creating a unique “window card” using Versamark and the new SU Soft Pastels Assortment featured in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.

TIP: If you order a photopolymer stamp set from SU, the stamps are fixed between two window sheets. One is a thin acetate and the other is thicker. Remove your stamps and adhere them to the case — then you have the thick ACETATE sheet to use for this project. Otherwise, the window sheets are sold on page 136 of the Annual Catalog (142314).

I clean the acetate sheet with alcohol wipes to remove any dirt/smudges. Follow my Video Tutorial for all the steps.

Basic Steps:

  • Clean the acetate sheet
  • Use a Two Step Stamp set (outline and fill stamps) like the ART IN BLOOM set
  • Use your STAMPARATUS to position your stamps on the acetate
  • Stamp with STAZON Black permanent ink with the outline stamps
  • Stamp with VERSAMARK using the “fill” stamps
  • Choose colors from the SOFT PASTELS ASSORTMENT
  • Take a sheet of GRID PAPER (cut or folded)
  • RUB the chaulk on the paper until there is a pile of powder
  • Pick the powder up using a sponge dauber and then lightly apply to the VERSAMARK on the acetate.
  • I used a background piece of Whisper White cardstock that I stamped with Memento Black ink for the LEAVES and OLD OLIVE and SOFT SEAFOAM for suble background stamping
  • Mount the acetate on Dimensionals after you have framed with Basic Black cardstock
  • I used the layering Rectangle Stitched Framelit Dies to create my frame.
  • Pick a sentiment and mount in the corner. I used the dies from the COLOR & CONTOUR Bundle

Products needed are:

  • Window Sheet (repurpose from a SU stamp set)
  • Whisper White Card Stock (5.5″ x 4.25″)
  • Basic Black Card Stock (5.25″ x 4″)
  • Versamark, StazOn, Memento Black, Old Olive and Soft Seafoam Inks
  • Soft Pastels Assortment (Gorgeous Grape, Night of Navy, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight)
  • Rectangle Stitched Framelit Dies
  • STAMPARATUS
  • Sponge Daubers
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Adhesives: TEAR TAPE
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals (Black)

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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More Inspiration

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!

Garden Birdhouses offers inspiration for watercolor, soft pastels and alcohol inks coloring

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COLORING TECHNIQUES: Reverse Embossing, Soft Pastels, Watercolor Pencils

There is a lot of versatility with this set. It can be very masculine and perfect for a Father’s Day or just a Birthday card or it can match any occasion. It can also just say, “HELLO” when combined with the BIGGEST WISH stamp set.

I used the SOFT PASTELS ASSORTMENT to color this card. I stamped with VERSAMARK on Whisper White cardstock and then used a sponge dauber to pick up the chalk dust and tapped it on the image. The dust “took” where there was VERSAMark and then I gently blended the color around the tree limb. Not my favorite…but if it inspires…then okay! n

Try the reverse embossing technique using White Embossing Powder on watercolor paper demonstrated here for a soft effect.

Video Tutorial

Here’s a lovely card using WATERCOLOR PENCILS over Stazon ink on watercolor paper. I used the second of the largest STITCHED RECTANGLES (151820) to give it a nice edge. I also used a LIGHT GREY Alcohol Ink Marker to outline the figures and give them a big of depth on the right side. Great technique that makes your images (when stamped on a white background) really “pop”!

This is an easy technique. Using watercolor paper, take your water-painter brush and apply color swatches to the areas you want to stamp the image. Let dry and then stamp with the same color — here I used Mossy Meadow and Misty Moonlight. The basecard background are the three BIRD stamps stamped on Daffodil Delight cardstock using Mango Melody ink.

Color the images with BLACKS and GREYS alcohol inks then use the BEAUTY OF THE EARTH DSP as a background! Fast and easy!

PRODUCTS FEATURED

GARDEN BIRDHOUSES
https://www.stampinup.com/products/garden-birdhouses-photopolymer-stamp-set
  • EMBOSSING POWDERS
  • HEAT GUN
  • INKS
  • WATER PAINTERS
  • SOFT PASTEL ASSORTMENT
  • WATER COLOR PENCILS
https://www.stampinup.com/products/beauty-of-the-earth-designer-series-paper

Simply Succulents

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Coloring Techniques: Reverse Embossing – Masking – Pastels – Watercolor – Inks

Embossing with WHITE Embossing Powder with my HEAT GUN on watercolor paper and then coloring with ink is my favorite technique for coloring using this stamp set. Get creative and use the dies to cut out the images and then layer using color card stock or vellum for a more ethereal effect.

I also like using the largest of the Potted Succulents Dies for creating a background by using the die with WINDOW SHEET for making a MASK that you can then color with a sponge dauber. Everything is available on my ONLINE STORE:

Video Tutorial

Products Featured

Soft Pastels Coloring Technique

I used the SOFT PASTELS ASSORTMENTS much like a chalk crayon. Then I used my Water Painters to dissolve the color and blended it with the other colors…DAFFODIL DELIGHT, MOSSY MEADOW, GRANNY APPLE GREEN and just a touch of NIGHT OF NAVY for the shadows and edges.

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

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

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

Products Featured:

  • Poinsettia Place DSP
  • Bone Folder
  • Gold Gems
  • All Purpose Glue
  • Precision Sears
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Tear Tape
  • Score Board

Project Ideas using the Christmas Countdown KIT for Any Occasion — while available ON SALE for $15!

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Purchase the Christmas Countdown KIT during the YEAR END SALE and find inspiration for how to decorate and re-purpose the box for any occasion trinkets, jewelry, office or crafting supplies, and MORE!

Storage Place

Customize the boxes by using your choice of Designer Series Paper and decorate the front and back of the boxes for additional versatility. I used one piece from the KIT to make a template. You can create a storage place that goes with your decor.

Birthday Countdown

Or make fun BIRTHDAY packaging for your favorite little person as a 30 day countdown to the big day?

Deployment Countdown

Is a parent DEPLOYED? Use the 30 day countdown to get the family ready for Mom or Dad’s return from deployment by filling each box with a notes and small gifts to share! There is NO LIMIT what you can do!

I choose to create jewelry boxes for my nieces. I choose a paper pattern, colors and design that would appeal to eaches personality and interests…something they can have fun…something with a touch of whimsy…and with a smile!

UPTOWN GIRL: Peony Garden Designer Series Paper and coordinating ribbons and plenty of bling for my girly girl.
OCEAN LOVER: Whale of a Time Designer Series Paper for my outdoor girl who loves everything about the ocean!
ANIMAL LOVER: Playful Pets Designer Series Paper and coordinating ribbons and trinkets for my pet lover…pets with attitude are perfect to bring a smile.
The Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper (available 4 January from the new Mini-Catalog) takes it to next level. View my Video Tutorial!

Video Tutorial

Featured Products:

Repurpose Paper Pumpkin Kits

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Paper Pumpkin offers a monthly subscription for $22 a month (shipping included) with a stunning project that can be repurposed with a little creativity to more project ideas! Subscribe NOW to discover Paper Pumpkin.

This month, I took both my October and November PAPER PUMPKIN kits and repurposed for some alternate projects. The October card kit was transformed into Christmas Crackers adorned with Tags made from the kit contents. The November card kit was transformed into cute gingerbread treat boxes. Check out all the steps and dimensions from my Video Tutorial.

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All of these projects were packaged and sent to support the “Give a SMILE – one card at a time” PROGRAM. Anyone is welcome to join the effort by clicking the BUTTON below for more information.

If you are a current PP Subscriber you are eligible to order Kit Refills from my ONLINE Store. If not, consider an annual subscription as one option.

Give a SMILE – one card at a time PROGRAM

OCTOBER Paper Pumpkin

The contents of the kit were repurposed to create these lovely Christmas Crackers!

NOVEMBER Paper Pumpkin

This kit is available to purchase as a REFILL KIT now. See LINK below.

Order this REFILL KIT https://www.stampinup.com/products/kit-refill-pp-jolly-gingerbread?demoid=2156415

Repurposed the kit contents to create these great gingerbread treat boxes!

I embellished the front with the “candy” dots provided. I also went through my stash of retired items and added “dots” around the front to add more of a “candied gingerbread look”.

And now……the VIDEO TUTORIAL!

View tutorial for all the steps and information needed to construct this project!

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PAPER PUMPKIN SUBSCRIPTION https://www.stampinup.com/products/prepaid-paper-pumpkin-subscription-12-month?demoid=2156415

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!

FOLLOW SAME DIRECTIONS

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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

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

FEATURED PRODUCTS

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
For More Product Information and POINSETTIA, FLOWER Tutorial CLICK HERE

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!

PRODUCTS FEATURED:

  • Poinsettia Place Suite
  • Poinsettia Dies
  • Poinsettia Petals
  • Red Velveteen Paper
  • Plush Poinsettia Paper
  • Poinsettia Place DSP
  • Gold Laser Cut DSP
  • Beaded Pearls
  • Tis’ the Season DSP
  • Peace and Joy Bundle
  • Snowman Builder Punch
  • Snowman Season
  • Adhesive Sheets
  • All Purpose Glue
  • Real Red Sheer Ribbon
  • All the Trimmings combo Pack
  • Wonder of the Season Combo Ribbon Pack
  • Stampin’ Cut & Embossing Machine
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Precision Sears
  • Score Board
  • Take Your Pick Tool
  • Bone Folder
  • Silicon Mat
  • Stampin’ Pierce Mat
  • VersaMark
  • Roll of Adhesive (Amazon)