Create a Guy Birthday Card – 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

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To create a guy birthday card may be daunting for some crafters.  So what do you do to help yourself. I am going to answer 3 questions that I ask myself when I start.  I hope that these questions will help you as well.

Questions to ask:

  1. What hobbies does this guy like to do…it is woodworking, fishing, car mechanics, etc.  Once you can answer that question, you have solved some of the mystery.
  2. What colours does he like?  Color for guys can be a touchy subject because they like manly colours, however sometimes you can get away with more delicate colours.  I know at one point in time, you would not consider putting pink or baby blue or purple on a guy card because they would think that it is too feminine. But, times are a changin.  So, you need to think about how the colours to choose will be received.
  3. Another question is how do I achieve a creation that will make him happy to receive the card.  Sometimes a guy will dismiss the time you have spent on the design and the creation of his card and sometimes he will appreciate the card.

Armed with the answers to these questions, you can go about creating the card.

I created this card for a guy, so I wanted to it to be something that would interest him.

Questions to ask

Birthday Card Recipe

Stamps Sets: Rooted In Nature, Well Said, Buffalo Plaid Background.

Ink: Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede.

Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede, Wood Textures DSP.

Accessories: Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Seasonal Layers Dies, Nature’s Roots Die, Nature’s Twine.

Tell The Story

This card was created for someone that likes to make things with wood.  I choose woodsy tones for the colors, the tree from the Rooted in Nature stamp set, the Adirondack  chair and the woodbox, and any matching dies.

Yes, I even created a wood box from the Wood Textures DSP.  The paper is trimmed to resemble logs piled up ready to throw into the fire.

So, going forward when you are create a birthday card for a guy,  ask yourself the questions.  It make life easier.

For supplies to create this birthday card, shop my ONLINE STORE.

PS, the Wood Textures DSP is discontinued.  However, there are a number of papers in the catalogue that do have wood textures.  For example, Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper 

 

 

Love Paris in the Springtime and Combine with Parisian Blossoms Bundle

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Do you love Paris in the Springtime or just any time of the year?  Stampin’ Up!’s  2020 Occasions Catalogue is live today and it’s full of new bundles, stamps, paper, dies and embellishments.  What’s not to love. On pages 14- 17, you will find the Parisian Blossoms Suite…stunning… I an never been to Paris, France, but I know many that have.  I can only imagine how beautiful it is. Now I am dating myself when I say that I do remember the song…”I Love Paris in the Springtime”.

Blossoms and the Eiffel Tower Card Recipe

Stamp Sets: Forever Blossoms, Parisian Beauty.

Ink:Tuxedo Black Memento, Petal Pink.

Paper: Petal Pink, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Accessories: Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Cherry Blossoms Dies, Parisian Dies, Stitched Nested Labels Dies, Petal Pink 1/4″ Metallic Edge Ribbon, Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Blends: Petal Pink Combo, Old Olive Combo, Flirty Flamingo Combo, Stamparatus.

How To Create the Card

Measurements
  • Petal Pink cs – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder, 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″. Cut with Stitched Nested Labels, scraps for flowers.
  • Parisian BLossoms DSP – 5-1/4″ x 4″
  • Whisper White cs: 4-1/2″ x 3″ (flowers), Scraps for Eiffel Tower. flower centers,  and sentiment, 4″ x 5-1/4″ for inside.
  • Petal Pink 1/4″ Metallic Edge Ribbon – 3-1/4″.
Assembly
  • Use the Stamparatus to align the nested label with the word stamp.  Stamp 2 xs with Petal Pink ink.
  • With Petal Pink cs, die cut the 2 flowers with the flower die and the embossing on the petals. Sponge the petals with a Sponge Dauber and Petal Pink ink.
  • Use the larger leaves die cut the Pear Pizzazz cs. Sponge with Sponge Dauber and the Old Olive ink.
  • Die cut the flower centers from Whisper White.
  • Stamp the cherry blossoms, leaves and stems on Whisper White cs with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  Use Stampin’ Blends to color and die cut.
  • On Whisper White cs , stamp the Eiffel Tower using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and die cut.
  • Stamp the sentiment on a Whisper White cs stripe with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
  • Attach the DSP to Petal Pink card base, Center and attach the nested label on DSP.  Place the Eiffel Tower on the left side of the label and the flower stem on the far left side.  Place the 2 flowers on the opposite side.
  • Use Tear and Tape to attach the ribbon and layer the sentiment over the ribbon.
  • Finally, attach  Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the flower centers and the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

Love Paris

It’s Sale-a-Bration time, so for every $60CDN you spend (does not include taxes or shipping), you get to choose a gift (no tax and no shipping)  from the SALE-A-BRATION catalogue.  You may be eligible for the $120CDN gift.

Now, it’s your turn.  For supplies, purchase from the 2020 Occasions Catalogue on  MY ONLINE STORE, or if you have questions, please leave in the comments below.

Tea Together Birthday Card Brings Back Memories for Mom

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The Tea Together stamp set and matching dies creates a wonderful birthday card for my Mom who turned 95 this month.   Tea cups hold special memories for my Mom.  For their 1st Christmas as husband and wife, my Dad gave her 4 tea cups which she still has in the china cabinet.  When we downsized them, the tea cups were a must to go with them to their new home. I am probably dating myself when I tell you that I went to many teas with my Mom and her friends.  Not only was it the tea but it was also about the fancy sandwiches and pastries.

tea together

Have a Cuppa Tea Recipe

Stamp Sets:Tea Together, Well Said, Family Party.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Rococo Rose.

Paper: Whisper White, Seaside Spray, Woven Threads Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Die Cutting and Embossing Machine, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Tea Time Dies, Doilies, 3/8″ Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon, Stampin’ Blends: Mint Macaron Combo, Rococo Rose Combo, Seaside  Spray Combo, Color Lifter.

Tea Together

Details

  • Seaside Spray cs – 5-1/2 “x 8-1/2″, fold at 4-1/4” burnish fold with bone folder.
  • Woven Threads DSP – 5-1/4″ x 4″.  There are many different 2019-2021 In Colors in the papers, . Choose 1 and you won’t be disappointed.  The papers go oh so well with the tea cups.
  • Stamp the tea time cup and flowers on Whisper White cs with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  Die cut with the matching dies.  ** I find that cutting the images before coloring with the blends is gratifying.  If you don’t get the dies on the images properly or they move, then you have to stamp and color again.**  Ask me how I know….
  • Attach a length of the 3/8″ Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon to the DSP. See photo above. Adhere the doily.
  • Mount the tea cup on the doily with adhesive, and adjere the flowers with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Stamp the sentiments on Whisper White with Rococo Rose ink and die cut with the Stitched Rectangle Dies. 
  • Lastly, stamp a verse in the inside and decorate with a piece of dsp.

Need supplies to create a Tea Together celebration card that holds memories for a loved one? Visit my ONLINE STORE to order.

Tea Time

You can click on any product below and go straight to that product in my ONLINE STORE to order.

Product List

Tea Together Cling Stamp Set
Well Said Cling Stamp Set
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Woven Threads Designer Series Paper
Stitched Rectangle Dies
Tea Time Dies
Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon
Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

Wish Upon A Christmas Star You Can Never Have Too Many Stars.

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Do you wish upon a Christmas Star?  What does the Christmas Star represent?  Let me give you some information this star. First known as the The Star of Bethlehem and now referred to as the Christmas Star is a major seasonal symbol throughout the world. The star was believed to have guided the 3 Wise Men to the small stable where the Baby Jesus was born, and is a major representation of Christmas.

 

Wish Upon a Christmas Star

Bright Christmas Star Recipe

Stamp Set: So Many Stars, Itty Bitty Christmas.

Inks: Golden Glitz Metallic, Celestial Copper Metallic, Night of Navy.

Paper: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Copper Foil, Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper, Adhesive Sheets.

Accessories: Embossing & Die Cutting Machine, Stitched Stars Dies, Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder, Sponge Dauber.

Details

  • Very Vanilla cs 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ and folded.  Burnish with Bone Folder.
  • Night of Navy cs 5-1/4″ x 4″
  • Very Vanilla Pane – 5-” x 3-3/4″.  Emboss with the Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder.  Use a sponge dauber and sponge over the embossed panel with Celestial Copper Metallic  Ink.  Leave some areas un-sponged. Sponge the Golden Glitz Metallic ink along the panel edges.
  • Cut a strip of designer paper – 3-3/4″” x 1-1/2″ and attach with adhesive to the bottom third of the embossed panel.
  • Use Night of Navy cs to cut 2 stitched stars with the Stitched Stars Dies (use 2 different sizes).
  • Lay out your chosen stars and filigree on the Copper Foil.  The size cut will depend upon the number and size of the stars. Attach the same size Adhesive Sheet*** to the Copper Foil. 
  • Lay the dies on the Copper Foil and cut with the Embossing & Die Cutting Machine.
  • Attach the copper stars to the Night of Navy stars.
  • Lay out your design on the Very Vanilla panel and start attaching.  I chose the filigree as the first layer, as some of the stars would lay on the filigree.  Randomly place the remaining stars.
  • Stamp a sentiment on Very Vanilla with Night of Navy ink. Sponge with metallic inks around th edges.

***Please note: you can purchase the Sizzix Adhesive Sheets from Amazon. 

Wish upon a Christmas Star

If you need supplies to recreate “Wish Upon a Christmas Star”, visit my ONLINE STORE or Email me.

You can also purchase a Gift Certificate .  Gift certificates will be sent my email as soon as I have received payment.  Please allow 2 business days.  

Leave me a comment  below if you have any questions and I will respond to you!

Simple Stamping Thank You With Paper Ink and Stamps

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Simple Stamping is a year-long challenge hosted by Stampin’ Up!  Each month, Stampin’ Up! issues a challenge to create a theme card using minimal supplies. This month, for example, is to create a Thank You card using stamps, ink and paper.  Pretty easy, wouldn’t you say?

I love to create fun and fancy fold cards, so to come up with the simple card is really a challenge for me.  But, I think I did it with this Thank You card.  You may be in need of a Thank You card or two after you open all your Christmas gifts.

easy simple stamping

Simple Stamping Thank You Card Recipe

Stamp Sets: Beauty & Joy.

Ink: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Mossy Meadow.

Paper: Early Espresso, Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper (DSP – White leaves on Mossy Meadow).

Accessories: Die Cutting and Embossing Machine, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder,  Gold Thread.

A Few How – tos’ – Baby Wipe Technique

  • Use the Baby Wipe technique to create the multi-colored leaves.
  • Fold a Baby Wipe in 4s and lay it on a leak proof surface, like the Stamp Cases. ( These are great for many different uses).
  • Start with the Rich Razzleberry reinker, and squirt ink on the baby wipe in a circle.
  • Next, use the Crushed Curry reinker, and squirt the ink around the Rich Razzleberry.  
  • Finally use the Old Olive reinker and fill in the blank spots.  The ink will start to move together.  Try not to go over the same spots or you will wind up with muddy ink.
  • Now, take your stamp and ink it up with the ink on the baby wipe.  Stamp several times.  Stamp the leaves on the card after you stamp the trunk and the pot.

To finish the card:

  • Cut a piece of WHisper White cardstock with the Stitched Rectangle.
  • Emboss a Mossy Meadow panel with the  Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder.
  • Layer the DSP on Early Espresso card base.
  • Layer the stamped panel on the embossed Mossy Meadow and attach the stamped art piece.
  • To finish the card, stamp the sentiment on a strip of Whisper White cardstock. Wrap a piece of Gold Thread behind the flag and attach to the card.

I did add a few more elements to this card, like the Gold Thread, Embossing Folder and Dies.  But, like a said at the beginning, simple stamping is hard for me.  

Now it’s your turn to do some Simple Stamping.  If you post your creation, add, #simplestamping to the description and when people type the hashtag into their browsers, then it may come up on their screens.

Click on any of the items below to go to My ONLINE STORE

Product List

Beauty & Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
Stitched Rectangle Dies
Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder
Gold Metallic Thread

Gold Metallic Thread
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Magnolias for the Holidays..Pick a Colour and Create Your Own

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Think outside the box with a Magnolia for the Holidays card.  Magnolias usually come in variegated pinks and whites, however, we are artists, right?  So, I have  taken artistic license and made these ones red.

Magnolias for the HolidaysMagnolias Card Recipe 

Stamp Sets: Good Morning Magnolia, First Frost.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark.

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Gold Foil.

Accessories: Embossing and Die CUtting Machine, Magnolia Memory Dies,Stitched Shapes Dies, Heirloom Frames Dies & 3-D Embossing Folders, Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder, Satin Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels, Blends: Cherry Cobbler Combo, Mossy Meadow Combo, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

Here’s a Few Tips and Techniques for You

You probably noticed that there isn’t any Cherry Cobbler Ribbon in the catalogues.  So, I used this Technique:  

  • Use a neutral colored ribbon , ie something with Whisper White or Very Vanilla.  I had some satin ribbon left from a couple of catalogues ago.  Cut a piece making it as long or short as you need.  Use either the Cherry Cobbler light or dark Stampin’ Blends and color the ribbon.  Voila, you have ribbon that coordinates with your project.
  • My second tip is the make your rhinestones color coordinated with your project. Again use the Stampin’ Blends to color the rhinestones.  Stampin’ Blends are alcohol markers and therefore, the color does not rub off or wipe off.Magnolias In Any Color

The How To’s

Cardstock Measurements:
  • Cherry Cobbler: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″, and 5-1/4″ x 4″.
  • Whisper White: 
  • Gold Foil:
Put, It Together
  • Use a Die cutting and embossing machine and the Heirloom Frames Dies to cut  a frame from the Gold Foil.  Emboss the frame with the Heirloom Embossing Folder.  If you are having difficulties using this die and embossing folder, watch the video from this post.
  • Stamp the sentiment from the First Frost set on Whisper White and die cut with the Stitched Shapes Dies,  Emboss the Cherry Cobbler cardstock panel with the Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder.  Attach the panel to the cardbase, adhere the embossed frame to the panel and insert the sentiment inside the frame.
  • Stamp the magnolias with Tuxedo Black on Whisper White.  Colour using the Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends and die cut with the Magnolia Memory Dies.
  • Follow the tip above to colour the ribbon if you don’t have a piece of Cherry Cobbler ribbon. Tie a know and attach to the top of the sentiment oval. Attach a coloured rhinestone jewel to the bottom of the sentiment.
  • Attach the magnolias to the frame with Stampin’ Up! Dimensionals.
  • Cut a piece of Whisper White, stamp a verse or decorate and attach to the inside of the card.

Sit back and enjoy the Magnolia for the Season card.

To make this card, you can purchase the products by visiting my ONLINE STORE.

You can also email me and I will submit your order and have it delivered to your home.

Canadian address only please.

Spiffy Snowman Dressed in Scarf, Hats and Gloves. Create a Winter Card

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Create a spiffy snowman dressed in scarf, hats and gloves for a winter card. Why do I call it a winter card. Well, because we see snowmen in the winter (if you live in the Northern Hemisphere).  Winter occurs in December and can last until March in some areas.  So why now use a stamp set and punch that can help out with many occasions, like a birthday, anniversary.  All you have to do is change the sentiment.

Spiffy Snowman

Snowman Winter Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Snowman Season, A Wish For Everything.

Ink:Tuxedo Black Memento, VersaMark.

Paper: Whisper White, Shaded Spruce, Let It Snow Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Accessories: Snowman Builder Punch, Real Red 1/8″ Curly Ribbon, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Let It  Snow Embellishment Kit (Coastal Cabana stitched felt scarf, stick arms), Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend.

I like all the items in this suite and my 2 favorites are the Snowfall Accents uff Paint and the Let it Snow Specialty DSP.

The DSP/scrapbooking paper is fabulous.  Not only is it fabulous, but it is also fun. One side of the paper has basic designs which can be used all year long and the other side may have heavy glitter.  Some of the designs can be punched with the Snowman Builder Punch.

Products in The Suite That I Love

I can say enough about the dsp. You can punch out some of the images, for example the top hat. Some on the images on the paper can be fussy cut. Cut a girl snowman ( one with green twigs in her hair) and the man snowman with the red scarf and the top hat. Use these 2 images to represent a bride and groom and make a wedding card. If you want a family card, add the smaller snowmen (with blue scarf) to the card front.

 The Snowman Embellishment Kit is a great item because it has so much to offer.

Spiffy Snowman

  • Stamp a snowman, then dress it up with the accents in the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit. Or use the pieces to make your own snowy creations.

    Kit Includes
    60 stitched felt accents;
     96 enamel shapes;
     36 felt snowballs;
    1/4″ (6.4 mm) Washi Tape, 2 yards (1.8 m);
     Designer box

    Product colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, iridescent, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Soft Suede, white

Throughout this post, I have given you a few ideas on how to use this suite.  While I only mentioned a few products, you will get enjoyment from any of the products.  So don’t limit yourself to Christmas cards.  Think outside the box!

Want to create this spiffy snowman winter card and need products?  Shop my ONLINE STORE for the products and have then delivered to your home, of if you live near me, then email me with your order and you can pick it up.

The Magic of Christmas Eve – Up, Up and Away Create Your Own Magic

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The importance of the magic of Christmas Eve is so important for many of us. Whether you are young, older or somewhere in between.

Who remembers the excitement that  we experienced as Christmas Eve drew nearer and nearer.  And now are parents, grandparents or great grandparents, we get to watch the little ones.  Remember the lights and how they twinkled on the tree? Or, how about sitting next to the tree and trying to determine which gift was for you.  We spend time with families or friends, perhaps carolling, or eating the turkey or just relaxing.

Did you read “T’was the Night Before CHristmas and All THrough The House, Not a Creature was Stirring, Not Even a Mouse” ?  The excitement was building!  Then it was time for bed. Did you hear a noise on the roof, maybe Santa and his Reindeers have landed.  Time to close the eyes.

The Night Before Christmas Suite is sure to have you reliving that feeling.

Magic of Christmas Eve

Magic Night Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Holly Jolly Christmas*.

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, VersaMark, Night of Navy.

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Sparkle Glimmer, Poppy Parade, Night Before Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Accessories: Embossing Die Cutting Machine, Jolly Season Dies*, Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Snowfall Accents Puff Paint, Stampin’ Blends: Old Olive Duo, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Snowflake Sequins, Brayer.

*order as a bundle and receive a 10% discount.

Creative Details

Cutting Measurements:

  • Basic Black cs: card base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4 fold and burnish with Bone Folder, Santa sleigh and reindeer: 5″ x 3-1/2″.
  • Night Before Christmas DSP: 4″ x 5-1/2″ ,scrap.
  • Whisper White cs: 3-3/4″ x 5, scraps for trees.
  • Poppy Parade, scrap
  • Sparkle Glimmer: 2″ x 5″. Cut or tear paper to resemble snow banks.

Assembly:

  • Load up a Sponge Brayer with Night of Navy ink. Create a night sky by rolling the ink on the Whisper White cs. 
    • Tip: Start off the cs and at the top of the Whisper White. Keep rolling the brayer so that you will get the night sky going from dark to light. Try not to reink the brayer before you are finished rolling.  This will create lines in the sky.
  • Layer the cut Sparkle Glimmer paper  at the bottom of the brayered sky.
  • Die cut the Santa’s Sleigh and Reindeer from Basic Black. 
  • Stamp 2 sets of trees on Whisper White cs. Colour with Old Olive (light and dark) Stampin’ Blends and die cut.  Trim the trees with the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint and heat set with Heat Tool. 
    • Tip: Be careful when applying the paint as it is quite runny.  Don’t hold the bottle upside down and don’t squeeze the bottle.  Apply to the trees and heat with Heat Tool until the paint puffs.  Watch the paint so it does not burn.
  • Attach the trees to the top of the snow hill.
  • Layer the piece of DSP to top left hand corner. Attach Santa’s sleigh and reindeer to the the sponged sky.
  • Stamp “Believe” on the Poppy Parade cardstock with VersaMark.  Sprinkle with White Emboss Powder and heat set. Adhere to DSP and tie a bow with the Whisper White Baker’s Twine.
  • Attach a few Snowflake Sequins around the sky.
    • Tip: Put tiny dabs of glue in different places on the sky an use the Pick Me Up Tool to pick up sequins and  apply to the glue dabs.

TaDa!!, You now have your very own card to celebrate the Magic of Christmas Eve.

To Purchase Any Products for the Magic of Christmas Eve Card

Do need products to create this card? Click on any of the supplies in the product list and you will be taken to my ONLINE STORE where you can place your order.  Or, you can email me with your order at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

 

Product List

Holly Jolly Christmas Bundle (En)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Versamark Pad
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Sparkle Glimmer Paper
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Night Before Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine
Snowfall Accents Puff Paint
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Snowflake Sequins

Twinkling Copper Stars and Printed Ribbon Create a Bright Christmas

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What is better than a few  twinkling copper stars your Christmas and Holiday Cards. The Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements on page 31 of the 2019 Holiday Catalogue certainly will meet the need.

The 2019 Holiday Catalogue is extraordinary this year. And, yes, I have to contain myself as to the products I purchase (sob, sob).

Twilnkling Copper Stars

Twinkling Copper Stars Recipe

Stamp Sets: Christmas Gleaming*.

Ink: Mossy Meadow, VersaMark.

Paper: Night of Navy (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″, and 4″ x 5-1/4″) and score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder, Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper (3-3/4″ x 3″), Mossy Meadow (scarps for leaves), Very Vanilla (scrap for berries)

Accessories: DIe Cutting and Embossing Machine, 1/2″ Classic Weave Ribbon, Hammered Metal 3-D Embossing Folder, Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements, Heat Tool.

Twinkling Copper Stars

Create Your Card

  • Create the Night of Navy card base (see cutting measurements above)
  • Emboss the Night of Navy panel using the Hammered Metal 3-d Embossing folder. At this point do not attach to your card base.
  • Layer the designer series paper on the embossed panel.
  • Cut a piece of the classic weave ribbon  – 6-1/2″ and another piece at 4-1/4″.
  • Attach the ends of the longer ribbon piece behind the embossed panel.  Now you can attach this panel to the card base.
  • Use a large star from the Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements to the dsp.  It does not have to be centered.
  • Stamp the Mossy Meadow scrap cs with the leaf from the stamp set and Mossy Meadow Ink. Fussy cut using your Paper Snips.
  • On a scrap piece of Very Vanilla,  stamp the berries with VersaMark ink. Sprinkle with Copper emboss powder and heat set with Heat tool.  Fussy cut.
  • Attach the leaves and berries with Mini Dimensionals.
  • Take the shorter ribbon and tie around the attached ribbon and knot.  You now have a faux bow.
  • On the inside, stamp a verse on a Very Vanilla panel (4″ x 5-1/4″) and attach.  Cut a strip of the same dsp that you used on the card front (5-1/2″ x 3/4″) and attach to the Very Vanilla panel at the bottom. Attach the panel to the inside of the card.
  • The best part is that you don’t need a sentiment because the ribbon says it over and over “Merry Christmas”.
  •  You did it!

Twinkling Copper Stars

Recreate this Card

Now, if you wish to recreate this card and you need any of the products I used, please visit my ONLINE STORE and order there, or you can EMAIL me with your list of products and I will order for you.

Now, you can purchase the whole suite or a-la-carte.  Which means, you choose what you would like to purchase.  The stamp set* and the Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack* form a bundle and therefore, you will receive 10% off the purchase price.

So, go on, you can create your very own Twinkling Copper Stars Christmas Card.

If you like beautiful papers and Fancy Folds, visit this BLOG POST to be inspired.

Create Occasion Cards With the Good Morning Magnolia Suite. – Versatility is Key

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Create occasion cards with the Good Morning Magnolia Suite.  You can use this suite for various occasions such as thank yous, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and the list goes on.

Use the colours that are suggested in the  Designer Series Paper, such as Basic Black, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, So Saffron, Whisper  White.  Or, you can use any of Stampin’ Up’s! colour collections.

There are coordinating dies for the stamps, or you can create your own flowers using the stand alone flower dies.

My friends and I get together throughout the year to celebrate our birthdays.  However due to various things happening in our lives, we had to postpone a birthday celebrations that should have taken place in June.  So instead of creating the traditional birthday card, I did a thank you card.  She is a longtime friend who has been there for me on many occasions and I am truly grateful for her support.

Create Occasion Cards

Thank you Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Good Morning Magnolia.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.

Paper: Petal Pink, Basic Black, Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper (sheet with black background, leaves, and tiny flowers, and sheet with Petal Pink background and tiny white magnolia flowers).

Accessories: Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Magnolia Memory Dies, 5/8″ Organdy Striped Petal Pink Ribbon, Stampin’ Blends: Dark and Light Petal Pink, Light and Dark Mossy Meadow, Color Lifter.

Details to Create The Care

  • Cutting Your Cardstock
    • Petal Pink – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″
    • Petal Pink – 3″ x 4″
    • Designer Series Paper – 4″ x 5-1/4″
    • Basic Black  – 4″ x 2″ – for border trim
    • Basic Black – 3″ x 3″
    • Designer Series Paper – 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
    • 4″ x 5-1/2″ Whisper White (inside panel)
    • Whisper White scraps for flowers.
  • Cut the larger piece of Designer Paper with the border die.  This will give you a scallop edge.  I suggest , cutting about 2″ above the bottom edge.
  • Cut a strip of border from the Basic Black cs.  
  • Attach the Basic Black Border to the Designer Series Paper. Adhere the small Pink Petal cs to the DSP.  Make sure that the panel when finished is 4″ x 5-1/2″.
  • Layer the square DSP to the square Basic Black cs.
  • Stamp 2 Magnolias on Whisper White cs with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Color using blends and die cut. 
  • Cut a piece of the 5/8″ Organdy Striped Petal Pink Ribbon – 7″. Wrap around the the square and tie a knot, trim ribbon ends.  See photo. Layer the flowers and attach to right bottom corner of the square panels.
  • Finally stamp the “Thanks” sentiment in Tuxedo Black ink on the bottom of the Petal Pink panel. 

Create Occasion Cards

  • On the Whisper White cs, stamp a verse and the scroll using Tuxedo Black ink.

Now, all you have to do is create occasion cards and using the Good Morning Magnolia Bundle.

If you need supplies to create this card, shop my ONLINE STORE.

Do you have questions? Leave them in the comments section below.

24 Hour Stamp Sale – Get Your Stamps at 15% Discount

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It’s a 24 hour stamp sale that you don’t want to miss.

24 hr Stamp Sale

Stampin’ Up! does not discount their stamps, so you want to get in on this a sale of selected stamps.  Yes, a 15% discount!

Here are the Details for the 24 Hour Stamp Sale:

Order Deadlines

Time Zone Converter

To use this converter, type in the time zone you are in and then select Mountain Time Daylight Savings.

  • Purchase select sets at a 15% discount.
  • Qualifying order types for this promotion: customer, workshop, and online.
  • Want to become a demonstrator? Add the selected stamp sets to Starter Kits.
  • Discount applies to select stamp sets only when purchased individually during the 24-hour promotion period.
  • Bundles featuring stamp sets from the promotion will not be discounted.
  • Stampin’ Up! will not offer exchanges or credits f you purchased a stamp set prior to the sale.
  • If Stampin’ Up! runs out of any stamps offered, promotional pricing will be honored on items backordered, but only up to the point the item reaches the backorder limit. Once an item reaches the backorder limit and is not orderable, it will no longer be available during the promotion and will not be available to order until additional inventory arrives in your market.

Link to 24-hour stamp sale stamps  

All types of stamps are on the list: cling, photopolymer, and wood for the large background stamps.

Making Christmas Bright Sample

24-Hour Stamp Sale

The Christmas Bulb Builder is available to punch out the lights Item #148013 24 hour stamp sale

Rooted In Nature Sample

If you are looking for a stamp you can use for male cards, this is it, the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set.  You can also purchase the die cuts that match this stamp set.  Nature’s Roots – item #146341

Don’t miss the 24 hour stamp sale.  Use the Time Converter to see what time it is at Stampin’ Up!

Christmastime is Here Suite – Creative Possibilities

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The Christmastime is Here Suite will be available starting November 1st for a limited time.  

What is in this beautiful suite?  Don’t forget to check out the video below.

Christmastime is HereWhat you will receive is a Stamp set, matching dies, beautiful Designer Series Paper, Gold GLitter enamel dots, gold ribbon and yes, there is a bracelet.  The colors used are: Cherry Cobbler, Poppy Parade, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, and Gold.

Mix and Match the Suite and select the items you want:  

  • You can purchase everything using 1 item #
  • Individual items
  • The stamp set and dies at a 10% discount,
  • Purchase the embellishments separately
  • Yes, even the bracelet can be purchased separately.

Everyone likes to see samples and Sneak Peeks, so I have done a few cards and a box to hold some tags from the Christmastime is Here Suite.  Christmastime is here

Some highlights from the cards:

Gold Rose

Christmastime is here

  • Stamp the large rose image with VersaMark and emboss with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.
  • Die cut with matching die.
  • Loop the Gold Shimmery ribbon and attach behind the image.
  • Choose one of the sentiments from the Itty Bitty Christmas Greeting stamp set.  Stamp the greeting with Golden Glitz Delicata Metallic ink.

CHristmastime is here

 

  • Stamp the rose using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
  • Color with Stampin’ Blends, Poppy Parade, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Crumb Cake.   
  • DIe cut and attach to Vellum Oval.  Wrap a piece of the Old Olive Trim from the Good Morning Magnolia suite. 

Happy ChristmasChristmastime is here

  • Die cut the large rose (similar to the stamp) from the DSP.  There are 4 large roses on each of the sheets from this design.
  • To add weight and stability to the DSP rose, cut a rose from Whisper White cardstock the attach to the back of the DSP rose.
  • Die Cut a trellis from Gold Fold paper and attach under the rose. Place 3 Gold Glimmer Enamel Dots on the card font.  Stamp the sentiment on Whisper White cs with Golden Glitz Delicata Metallic ink.  Layer a piece of Gold Shimmery ribbon and a strip of lace trim under the sentiment. 

Very Merry Card

 

Stamparatus Used.

  • Use your Stamparatus to create this card.  The stamps are photopolymer and use the 2 step-stamping method.
  • Start with the rose with Cherry Cobbler ink.  Use a light hand when inking stamp as it is a Distinktive Stamp.
  • Fill in the leaves with Mossy Meadow ink, the pinecones with Early Espresso ink, the berries with Poppy Parade ink.  Finally use the Early Espresso Marker to draw in the branches on the berries.

Cherry Cobbler Box

  • Create a pizza box from CHerry Cobbler cardstock and decorate with the DSP.
  • Using the Scallop Tag punch, create a tag from Cherry Cobble cs. Decorate with dsp punched with the Everyday Punch,
  • Stamp the sentiment tag with Gold Glitz Delicata ink and the Tags, Tags, Tags stamp.  Die cut with Trio of Tags. 
  • Loop a piece of Gold Trim behind the tag.  Attach a Gold Glimmer Enamel Dot to center of tag.  Make a bow from the Gold Shiny ribbon and attach to the top of tag.

Watch the video below to see the various products in this suite.

Remember the Christmastime is Here suite goes on sale November 1, 2019.  Check my Online Store Specials page to order.  You won’t be disappointed.

Elfies Make the Holidays Bright and Cheerful And They Report To Santa

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Elfies are on the lookout from December 1st until the 24th when they return to the North Pole.  Do you have an Elfie in your house?  If you have children, the Elf on the Shelf is like a right of passage. Always keeping an eye out for the good and the bad.  Because, you know what happens come Christmas Eve, if you are on the “Bad List”.

The #Elfie stamp set in the 2019 Holiday/Christmas Catalogue reminds me of the Elf on the Shelf.  But, now with the stamp set, you can have a whole bunch of Elfies looking  over the household.Elfies

Elfies Card Recipe

Stamp Set: # Elfie

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento

Paper:Thick Whisper  White, Whisper White, Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gold Foil.

Accessories: Die Cutting Machine, Christmas Layer Dies, Stampin’ Blends: Real Red Duo, Shared Spruce Duo, Daffodil Delight Duo, Balmy Blue Duo, Petal Pink Duo, Crumb Cake Duo, Mango Melody Light, Color Lifter.Elfies

Create a fun card with the #Elfie stamp set.  It’s great for the young and the older, and males or females. You could even make as a Birthday card for someone whose birthday is during the holidays.

Quick Details to Create The Elfie Card

  • Layer a panel of DSP on the thick Whisper  White card base.
  • Stamp the 2 elves on the Whisper White cardstock with Tuxedo Black ink.  Let the ink dry and then start coloring with the Stampin’ Blends. Color the face, ears and hands with the Light Petal Pink and highlight with the Dark Petal Pink. Color the rest of the elfies’ clothing, ornament and parcel with the blends.
  • Die cut the group of stars and a couple of single stars from Gold Foil Paper.  Lay the stars out before attaching to make sure that the elf panel does not cover all the stars. When you are satisfied with the layout, attach the stars and the Elf panel.
  • Decorate the inside with a strip of the DSP and stamp a sentiment from the stamp set.

Elfie

Now you have Elfies to display throughout the holiday season.

Need supplies to create this card?  Shop my ONLINE Store.

A Good Life When You Can Celebrate 95 Birthdays and 74 Anniversaries

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There are many ways to define a good life.  But, when you celebrate 95 years of birthdays and 74 years of anniversaries, I would say it’s a pretty good life.

 Yes, I am talking about my parents. They are aging, and are basically shut-ins now, they have had a good run. Last month was their 74th anniversary and we try to celebrate as a family because there is no telling how much longer we will get to celebrate with them. There are 2 children with significant others, 4 grandchildren with significant others and 3 great-grandchildren.  Most of use live in the same town, which in this day, is unusual.  The grandkids and the great grand kids have grown up knowing  their grandparents.  There is a special bond between grandparents and grandchildren that is very hard to break.

Here is the anniversary card that I created for them.  These cards are special as my Mom keeps all the cards that are made for her. I hope my Dad likes butterflies.  He is easy going so a feminine cards won’t easily insult his masculinity.

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Butterflies Anniversary Card Recipe

Stamp sets: Beauty Abounds, Well Said. 

Ink: Basic Grey, Petal Pink.

Paper: Basic Grey, Highland Heather, Petal Pink, Whisper White, Soft Seafoam, Vellum. 

Accessories: Die Cutting Machine, Butterfly Beauty Dies, Layered Circle Dies, Stampin’ Blends: Highland Heather,  Soft Seafoam, Petal Pink Ribbon, Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

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How To Details for the Good Life Card

  • On the Whisper White panel, stamp the swirly image using Basic Grey ink.  Stamp in a circle around the panel with the narrow end as the pivot point. It does not matter if you stamp off the cardstock. Because the Basic Grey ink is a water-based ink, let it dry (or use a heat tool) before coloring with the Stampin’ Blends. Colour the flowers with the Soft  Seafoam and Highland Heather blends.
  • Cut a circle from Whisper White cs and the Vellum with Layering CIrcle Dies. Stamp the Whisper White circle with the splotch stamp and Petal Pink ink.
  • Die cut the outer butterfly from Petal Pink cs and the inner butterfly from Highland Heather. While all the butterflies are joined, you can cut them apart and use individually. Layer the Petal Pink butterfly on the Highland Heather butterfly. Place the Whisper White circle at the center.  Die cut the swirly leaf from Soft Seafoam cardstock.
  • Decide where to place the butterflies, now place adhesive on the back of the Vellum circle and attach to Whisper White circle. This extra step will prevent the adhesive from showing.  Attach the circle to the card front.
  • Add the butterflies, seafoam leaf,  ribbon bow and adhesive-backed sequins to the card front. Stamp the sentiment on Whisper  White cs, die cut with Stitched Rectangle Dies and attach with Dimensionals.

a good life

Decorate the Inside of the Card

  • Cut a Whisper White panel. Punch the 4 corners with the Detailed Trio Punch.  Stamp the verse in Basic Grey and a butterfly in Petal Pink.

So, why don’t you try the re-create this “it’s a good life” card. You can use it as a birthday card, thinking of you card or a just because card.  It’s all up to you! 

For more inspiration, check out this card and Blog Post. Frosty Morning Christmas Card.

To purchase supplies for this card, click on the images below which will take you to My ONLINE STORE. You can do your ordering there and check out my events for the month.

Product List
Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set
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Well Said Cling Stamp Set
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Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
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Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
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Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
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Butterfly Beauty Dies
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Layering Circles Dies
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Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
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Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
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Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins
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Detailed Trio Punch
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Use The Woven Threads Suite to Create Elegant Greeting Cards

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The Woven Threads suite will give you the inspiration to create greeting cards for many different occasions.

woven threads suite

Recipe for Thank You Card

Stamp Set: Woven Heirlooms.

Ink: Rococo Rose, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight.

Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Woven Threads Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Stamparatus, Classic Punch, 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon, Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins, Rose Gold Thread.

The 2 things I love in this suite, are the Woven Treads DSP and the Heirloom Frames Dies and 3-D Embossing Folders. The DSP speaks vintage and I, and, many others are so happy to see this design style back in the catalogue.  

How To Create This Card

Cardstock and Measurements
  • Crumb Cake cs 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, Score at 4-1/4″ and fold, 5″ x 3-3/4″, 3-1/4″ x 4″ 
  • Woven Threads DSP 5-1/4″ x 4″
  • Whisper White: 3-1/4″ x 3″, scraps for sentiment
  • Rocoa Rose – scrap

Details

The Stamparatus makes it so easy to do 2-step stamping.

  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp the focal image on Whisper White.  Start with the leaves stamp and with Garden Green ink. Stamp in the middle of the Whisper White cs.
  • Position the twig flowers stamp on the leaves (make sure the stamp is clean).  Once you have it positioned correctly, ink the stamp with Daffodil Delight ink and stamp.  
  • Do the same with the flowers…stamp with Rocoa Rose ink.
  • Stamp the “Thank You” on Whisper White cs with Rocoa Rose ink. Punch with Classic Punch, Using the scrap of Rocoa Rose, punch another label with the Classic Label Punch.  Cut in half.
  • Layer the DSP on the Crumb Cake, then the 2nd Crumb Cake pane, the stamped focal image.
  • Layer the 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon at the bottom of the Whisper White panel.
  • Attach the Rocoa Rose cs to each end of the stamped sentiment.  Before attaching to the card, wrap a length of the Rose Gold Tread around the back of the sentiment.  
  • Finally, attach a few Adhesive Backed Sequins to various places on the card front.
  • Now, for the inside, layer a strip of DSP ( same as the front) on a panel of Whisper White. stamp a verse in Rocoa Rose ink.Woven Threads

You will have a beautiful elegant card using the Woven Threads suite and anyone would be delighted to receive this card.  For more inspiration click this LINK

Leave me a comment if you have any questions on this card.