Creating Another Beauty Using Stampin'Up! Translucent Florals Bundle & Secrets to Great Images

Today we're Creating Another Beauty Using Stampin'Up!Translucent Florals Bundle & Secret to Great Images! Tuesday we released the December Free Card Kit using this set--if you missed it check it out here Click here to view the FREE Card Kit Info

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Today's creation...

Thurs cardcloser...

Thur cuThese stunning images are created with millions of tiny dots....when stamping you may encounter larger dots at times. This doesn't detract from the image but if you  prefer smaller dots...here are 4 Secrets to great images.

*Use ink pad that is not super inked (too much ink gets into the spaces & coalesces into larger dots)
*If your ink pad is heavily inked, use "stamp off" technique to remove a bit of the ink before stamping final image.
*When inking stamp--don't push stamp into ink pad--use the tap, tap, tap technique (not pound, pound, pound)--this loads stamp with sufficient ink but not overloading.
*When stamping image--use only moderate pressure--don't squish stamp onto cardstock--moderate pressure delivers just right amount of ink.

The background for this card is lightly textured with the Timeworn Type embossing folder & a lovely design from Inked Botanicals DSP to layer the stamped die cut images.  The bit of gold shine is a sprig found in the Magical Meadow die set.  Lastly it's "tied" all together with the Calypso braided twine (NOT carrying over --nab it now!).

Stop back next Tuesday to contnue our 6 Weeks of Christmas--Week 4!

Remember:

*Place order using special host code (F4FMBFCA  or click BLUE LINK  click here to shop under this host code) you'll receive the free December card kit with $35 order or a $50 order also receive a packet of embellishments.

*Use this month's regular host code ()  earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

1. Cut Petal Pink  4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2; run front through Timeworn Type folder.

2. Cut Calypso Coral 1/2 X 4 1/4 & 1 X 4 1/4; adhere to card front--see sample

3. Cut Very Vanilla 3 X 4; adhere over Calypso strips (see sample)

4. Cut Calypso design (Inked Botanicals DSP) 2 1/4 X 3--adhere to center of Vanilla.

5. Stamp full flower in Calypso Coral ink & leaf stem in Garden Green on Very Vanilla CS; die cut. Adhere leaves to DSP & add flower with dimensionals.

6. Die cut 4 "fingered" center from Distressed Gold paper, adhere to flower center.

7. Die cut sprig (Magical Meadows Dies) from Gold Foil; adhere over leaf stem.

8. Stamp verse in black on 3/8 X 2 Vanilla; adhere with dimensionals.

9. Cut approximately 7" Calypso Braided Twine, tie in bow, adhere with glue dot over stem.

10. Adhere 2 small Brushed gold dots to the left of the flower--see sample.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on image below ---shop now!


December Monthly FREE Card Kit Featuring Stampin'Up! Translucent Florals Bundle

Today we are releasing the
December Monthly FREE Card Kit Featuring Stampin'Up! Translucent Floral Bundle

You will need the Translucent Florals stamp set  to complete the FREE Card kit.

Here are the cards we'll be making this month...you won't want to miss these...

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Get your Free Kit!

    *Place an order (for anything) using the specific host code
You will need the Translucent Florals Stamp Set  to complete the FREE Card kit

Deadline for placing your order 12/12/23

December's FREE CLASS host code is (F4FMBFCA)

$35 order - you'll receive supplies** to create 3 designs X 2 of each = 6 cards
   $50 order  - you'll receive the above PLUS a full pack of embellishments.

12/13 you receive

*Video link (available for 1 year)
*pdf with photos & measurements
(to cut more if you want)

Your card supplies will be available approximately 12/20/23 

All cardstock & DSP cut to size & scored, all bows tied, all die cuts prepared, all embellishment included

Get your FREE Card Kit--Order NOW!!!

Click on this link to shop

Click this link to use the specified host code

(you don't need to re-enter the code using the above link)

If you enjoy the free kit click on the Events button at the top of this page and check out the classes we hold every weekend--they are all on zoom so it doesn't matter where you are!

Supply list of what YOU will need to complete the cards in the FREE Kit: 

*110755 Glue
*103683 Glue Dots
*104430 Dimensionals

*Translucent Florals Stamps (dies not needed) #162243 or Bundle #162253

Inks used: (other inks can be substituted)

147088 Garden Green
147052 Flirty Flamingo
159224 Sweet Sorbet
132708 Memento Tuxedo Black or other black ink
161678 Lost Lagoon
150083 Pretty Peacock
147088 Shaded Spruce
155611 Fresh Freesia
147103 Highland Heather

 


Week #4 (Part 2) of Christmas Creating a Gift Tag & Gift Card Holder Combo with Stampin'UP! Merriest of Trees

Today we're in Week #4 (Part 2) of Christmas Creating a Gift Tag & Gift Card Holder Combo with Stampin'Up! Merriest Trees. Tuesday we created a lovely card using this set along with Joy of Christmas..if you missed it check it out here Click here to see Tuesday's card

Today we're combining a cute tag incorporated with a gift card holder!

Here's this little cutie...

Tag front

Now, insert the gift card...

Tag w gift card

here's the really cute part....

Tag open w gift cardthis is where you can write your message along side that perfect tree shaped greeting!

So, you purchase a nice mug, wrap, beribbon, add this tag & pop in a gift card--not only does the recipient have something fun to open --they also have a gift card for spending...AND, they think you're a genius for creating this tag/gift card holder combo! Does it get any better?

This design is really 2 pieces--the backing & then the smaller piece scored in the middle & slicing off a diagonal piece. Looks like a million bucks but very simple.

The trick is to adhere the smaller piece to the backing with Tear & Tape around the sides & bottom edge so there's plenty of room to insert the gift card without it sticking to the tape.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's project below followed by the supply list.

Stop by next week--we're taking a one-week break from our 6 Weeks of Christmas for something special...come check it out on Tuesday.

Remember:

*Use this month's regular host code (CT9QZ26K)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White carstock 3 1/4 X 4 1/4; cut blue with white trees design (a Walk in the Forest DSP) 3 1/4 X 4 1/4; adhere to white backing.

2. Using a 1/4" hole punch hole in top center.

3. Using the Very Best Trio punch- punch each top corner with the diagonal cut.

4. Cut Basic White 2 3/4 X 6 1/2, score long side at 3 1/4.

    *Placing the fold on the left side, mark down left edge (folded edge) 1 1/4". Place the top right corner & the left "mark" in the trough of the paper trimmer -slice off that piece.

    *Open the fold - stamp verse (Merriest Trees) in Shaded Spruce ink.

    * On back side adhere Tear & Tape along the sides & bottom only--adhere to bottom of backing lining up the edges.

5. Die cut medium tree (Merriest Trees) from Shaded Spruce; die cut small 2-tier tree from Basic White--adhere to top of green tree.

    *Die cut solid star (Merriest Trees) from silver foil- adhere to top of tree.
    *Adhere 4 clear faceted gems to decorate the tree.
    *Using 4 dimensionals on the bottom half of tree adhere the tree to the base of tag.

Your tag/gift card holder combo is ready to gifting!

Supplies: Click on any image below & you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!


Week 4 of Christmas Featuring Stampin'Up Joy of Noel & Merriest Trees in a Holiday Card!

Today we're creating Week 4 of Christmas Featuring Stampin'Up! Joy of Noel & Merriest Trees in Holiday Card!  This card combines a couple of fun sets along with two beautiful papers from the Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper.

Here's today's design...

Card

& a closer view...

Card cu

Both the marbled red & the marbled green are from the Joy of Christmas DSP...they add just enough interest to grab your attention but not so much that they draw your eye away from the focal point.

We've used the largest greenery & berry image in the Joy of Noel set...a beautiful classic image. We then added a bit of Distressed Gold tiny holly leaves to spark up the arrangement. Tucked behind the greenery die cut are two double pine sprigs in gold foil--they just peep out the side enough to add festivity & keep the attention on the focal point.

The greeting is just the perfect size & shape for the lower right corner & using the gold embossing powder makes it festive and stunning. Speaking of festive we embellished just a bit with 3 gold Festive Pears that sprinkle some shine to the right side of the card.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's project below followed by the supply list.

Stop by Thursday to see what project we'll create with one of these bundles.

Remember:

*Use this month's regular host code (CT9QZ26K)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

1. Cut Shaded Spruce 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut marbled spruce design (Joy of Christmas DSP) 5 1/4 X 4; adhere to card front.

3. Cut marbled red design (Joy of Christmas DSP) 3/4 X 4 & 3/4 X 5 1/4--crisscross in the upper and left side--attach to spruce dsp layer.

4. Stamp verse (Merriest Trees) in Versamark in lower right side, sprinkle with gold embossing powder; heat until shiny gold.

5. Stamp in Memento ink the largest greenery & berry image in white cardstock; color with the following Blends: Dark Real Red, Light & Dark Shaded Spruce and Light Old Olive. Add Wink of Stella to berries. Die cut image & adhere with dimensionals at the 'crisscross.'

6. Die cut 3 tiny holly leaves (Joy of Noel) from Distressed Gold paper--adhere within the   greenery (see photo).

7. Die cut two double pine sprigs (Joy of Noel) from Gold Foil; insert under greenery on right side.

8. Cut approximately 7" Real Red ribbon, tie in bow -adhere at the top of the greenery with a glue dot.

9. Adhere 3 gold Festive Pearls around greeting.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!


Week #3 (Part 2) Christmas Featuring Stampin'Up! Sending Cheer Bundle - Simple Gift Card Holder!

Today we're creating Week #3 (Part 2) Christmas Featuring Stampin'Up! Sending Cheer Bundle - Simple Gift Card Holder. Tuesday we used this set to create a cute card--if you missed it check it out here...Click here for Tuesday's card.

Here's the Gift Card Holder...with the gift card peeking out...

Gch w card showing #2

here's the backside...

GCH back

& here's a closer look...

Gch cu

The base for our gift card holder is a Basic White envelope--quick, simple, easy--just seal, slit off the end and die cut the thumb hole.

All that's left is the decorating!

We added a layer of red topped with the argyle design from the Shining Christmas designer series paper (Online Exclusive paper).

On the white stitched circle we added Santa's hat (all dies from the Sending Cheer). We used small Olive glitter sequins to cover the hanger hole created by the die and to decorate the remainder of the hat.

The verse is stamped in Old Olive and surrounded by Dazzling snowflake die cuts (Wishes All Around).

This is probably the simplest gift card holder base you'll ever tackle ---and one of the cutest!

I'll give you step by step directions for today's project below followed by the supply list.

Stop by next week to see what set we're playing with then!

Remember:

*Use this month's regular host code (CT9QZ26K)  you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product (excludes shipping & tax). 

Directions:

1. Seal a white envelope and on one end using the smallest stitched circle die, cut a thumb hole (half circle). Cut off about 1/8" from the entire end of the envelope.

2. Cut 5 1/2 X 4 Real Red cardstock; adhere to the "sealed" side of the envelope--this leaves the back plain and pretty

3. Cut the argyle pattern (Shining Christmas) 3 7/8 X 5 1/4; center over red layer.

4. Die cut 2 3/4" stitched circle (Stylish Shapes) from Basic White cardstock; adhere to center of dsp.

5. Stamp verse in Old Olive ink in lower right quarter.

6. Die cut the hat base from Real Red and the cuff & pompom from white; color with Wink of Stella. Adhere to hat. Use small Olive glitter sequin to hide the die cut hole in the hat- add 3 more to complete the polkadot pattern. Adhere completed hat to circle with dimensionals.

7. Die cut 3 small snowflakes (Wishes All Around) from More Dazzle (silver) paper; adhere to circle--see photo for placement

Your gift card holder is ready for giving!

Supplies: click on any image below & you'll be in my store--order supplies now!