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Creating Another Cute Tag with Stampin'Up! New Designer Tag Dies

June 30, 2022

Today we're Creating Another Cute Tag with Stampin'up! New Designer Tag Dies. Tuesday we used the largest die and the rose die cut--if you missed it check it out here https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2022/06/creating-an-awesome-tag-with-stampinups-new-designer-tags-dies.html

This tag is featuring the two layering dies in this super set. Here's the result...

Granny

And a bit closer look:

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Stampin'Up! made this quite easy for us---the two dies are exactly the same shape except the overlay is just slightly smaller so that we can highlight the fancy design in the overly by using a contrasting or (as in this case) a bit darker color to really see that pretty design.

The Brilliant Wings butterfly dies continue drawing me into their beauty--I love them so I used the small one as our focal point in gold foil. Then I added 3 of the new Flower Trinkets to float around the butterfly in a sort of triangle.

I'm finding the new 2022-2024 In Color Metallic ribbons are quite useful...the are easy to work with the the colors are brilliant and stunning with that metallic shine...so we added the tie in Parakeet Party.

This base tag is lovely on its own--but you can decorate it with most any elements you enjoy--it's great to have a few of these in your ready-t0-go stash--then when you need a tag--grab it, personalize it and you're ready for any occasion!

I'll give you step by step directions below followed by the supply list.

Remember: If you use this month's host code (VWJEW9VK) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Die Cut middle size tag from Granny Apple Green cardstock

    *Die cut corresponding overlay from Parakeet Party cardstock.

    *Adhere these using very small dots of glue in the solid areas of the overlay

2. Die cut the small butterfly (Butterfly Brillliance dies) from gold foil; adhere this to tag using a glue dot.

3. Adhere 3 gold Flower Trinkets in a sort of triangle around the butterfly--see photo.

4. Cut approximately 12" Parakeet Party Metallic ribbon and loop through top tag hole.

Your tag is ready for giving!

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

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Creating an Awesome Tag with Stampin'Up!'s New Designer Tags Dies

June 28, 2022

Today we're Creating an Awesome Tag with Stampin'Up!'s New Designer Tags Dies. These dies are sleepers because they are not associated with a stamp set or bundle--they are sleeping in the back on the catalog among all the dies and if you are not careful--you'll miss them!

But miss them you do NOT want to do--they are quick, easy and quite beautiful with minimal effort!

Here's today's tag...

Pink

and, a bit closer look...

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This tag uses 2 of the dies in this set---first we used the largest die with the top and bottom slits---this provides a really pretty way to add some zing with the new Rose Gold White 5/8" ribbon--the slits allow the ribbon to enter from front to back at the top, travel down the back and out through the bottom slit.

The fancy top and bottom edges are quite pretty and drew my attention to the rose cut-out die...so I layered the die on top of the Polished Pink tag, die cut the rose and layered white cardstock on the back of the tag to highlight the beautiful design. I love sparkle so I winked (Wink of Stella) the white rose to add pizzazz.

Then to add a touch of romance I added three heart pearls--the heart shape is quite subtle but the pearls add that charm to complete the design.  Quick, easy, perfect!

Stop back by on Thursday to see another creation with these dies!

I'll give you step by step directions below followed by the supply list.

Remember: If you use this month's host code (VWJEW9VK) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Die cut the largest tag die from Polished Pink cardstock

    *Die cut the rose in the tag--position it to the left leaving space for the greeting

    *Stamp "Thinking of You" (Lovely & Lasting) in black in (Memento) in upper right corner

2. Cut Basic White cardstock 2 1/2 X 2 3/4; adhere to back side of tag with glue

3. Cut approximately 14" Rose Gold & White ribbon, fold in half and lead with the folded edge from front to back through bottom tag slit. Bring the folded edge through from back to front through top tag slit.

    *Cut approximately 8" Sweet Sorbet metallic ribbon; tie a bow  around the top rose ribbon loop.

4. Adhere 1 large & 2 small heart pearls--see photo for placement.

Your tag is ready for giving!

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

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Creating a Slimline Card with Stampin'Up! Botanical Layers Stamp Set

June 23, 2022

Today we're Creating a Slimline Card with Stampin'Up! Botanical Layers Stamp Set. Our creator today is Debbie Crivello.  This is our last Dream Team creations for this season.  Debbie's design on Tuesday was just beautiful using this same stamp set---if you missed it check it out here...https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2022/06/creating-with-new-stampinup-in-colors-botanical-layers.html

Deb

One of the current new styles of card is the slimline card...Stampin'Up! now has slimline envelopes making them easy to send (157981).

Here's Debbie's creation..

Tall card

... a bit closer look...

Tall card close up

Inside is just as pretty...

Tall card inside

Using one of the plant stamps Debbie has created a lovely side border graduating in color depth from light to dark --Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sorbet, Real Red. This causes the eye to flow from top to bottom. She has used the Amazing Thanks dies to create the verse & by using the underlay die in white the Sweet Sorbet "thanks"  nearly leaps off the card--bright and beautiful.

She used the Splatters embossing folder (Stripes & Splatters embossing folders) to add that texture to this relaxed card & then added two sets of In Color Matte Dots to add some pizzazz to the upper right and lower left corners.

Before we go on we want to thank Debbie for her hard work and awesome designs that she's been sharing with us for the last few months! It's been great fun to work with her & we've enjoyed her creations.

We'll give you step by step directions below followed by the supply list.

Remember: If you use this month's host code (VWJEW9VK) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White  8 ½ x 7 ½; score  long side at 3 3/4 (card base).

2. Cut Sweet Sorbet 8 1/4 X 3 1/2; adhere to base with glue.

3. Cut Basic White 8 1/8 x 3 3/8:

    *Using Largest geometrical image, stamp along left side using overlapping images in this order: Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sorbet, & Real Red.

4. Cut Basic White 8 1/8 x 1 ¾- Emboss with Splatter EF (run partially through die cut machine, remove , rotate piece & run through again). To avoid sharp lines remove c/s before  it reaches end of folder.

5. Cut Sorbet 8 1/8 x ½. Adhere to edge of embossed piece with glue.

6. Attach panel to right side of stamped piece & then adhere to card base.

7. Die cut smaller ‘thanks’ (Amazing Thanks dies) once from Sorbet & twice from thick white c/s. Layer together with liquid glue.

8. Cut larger 'thanks'  die from white c/s & attach to back of sorbet 'thanks.'

    *Adhere to card center with glue.

9.  Adhere matte dots --see photo.

10. Cut Basic White 8 1/8 x 3 3/8 ; cut Sweet Sorbet 8 ¼ x 3 ½--adhere together with glue. Add 1 x 3 3/8 In color DSP to bottom. Adhere inside card.

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

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Creating with New Stampin'Up! In Colors & Botanical Layers

June 21, 2022

Today we're Creating with New Stampin'Up! In Colors & Botanical Layers! The new In Colors will be with us for two years and that's great news since they are absolutely beautiful especially during the summer when we are creating florals and summery images.

Our creations this week are designed by Debbie Crivello, one of our Dream Team members for this season. This week's projects will be the last Dream Team contributions for this season...

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Here's Debbie's first design for this week...

Wreath

and a bit closer look at the wreath...

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and something I always love ....decorating the inside too!

Wreath - inside

Debbie chose the Botanical Layers stamp set to feature in this card and is using Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Sweet Sorbet, and Orchid Oasis--all of these are new In Colors. These deliver a very fresh summery image.

In the directions below Debbie gives you the secret to creating a perfectly circular wreath using the small greenery stamp...by following her directions yours stamping will also result in a perfect wreath!

Those precious little butterflies are dies from our Brilliant Wings dies--they are just the perfect size for this wreath.

The verse is completed with heat embossing with Craft White ink which really pops on the Orchid Oasis label.

I'll give you step by step directions below followed by the supply list.

Stop back Thursday and see Debbie's last design for this season.

Remember: If you use this month's host code (VWJEW9VK) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 8 ½ x 5 ½ score long side at 4 1/4 (cardbase).

2. Cut Orchid oasis 5 ¼ x 4; adhere to card base with liquid glue.

3. Cut Basic White 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 

    *Lightly trace inside of largest layering circle die with a pencil in center of this layer.

    *Following pencil line stamp smallest greenery (Botanical Layers) in Parakeet Party overlapping slightly.

    *Randomly stamp flower images in Orchid Oasis, Sweet Sorbet and Tahitian Tide.

4. Cut 4 of smallest butterfly dies (Brilliant wings dies) from Orchid Oasis. Attach with mini dimensionals around circle. Add Iridescent Rhinestones to each.

5. Stamp ‘Thank you’ (Art Gallery) on Orchid Oasis in Versamark ink, sprinkle with white embossing powder & heat with Heat Tool until shiny white. Die cue with small label die (Floral Gallery Dies). Adhere to middle of wreath with mini dimensionals.

6. Cut Orchid Oasis 5 1/4 X 4; cut Basic White cardstock  5 x 3 ¾ --adhere to Orchid layer with glue.

    *Add 3 ¾ x 1 strip of In color DSP to bottom of panel. Attach to inside of card.

Your card is ready for sending!

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

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Creating the Simplest Most Beautiful Card with Stampin'Up! Split Card Texture Dies

June 16, 2022

Today we'll be Creating the Simplest Most Beautiful Card with Stampin'Up! Split Card Texture Dies. Tuesday we designed a gorgeous card using the plaid die.. check it out here if you missed it...https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2022/06/a-beautiful-design-using-stampinup-split-card-dies-and-hand-penned-bundle.html

This is today's design...

Double die

and a bit closer..

Double die cuAs you can see, this beauty simply uses the die two times...once in the lower right corner and then again in the upper left corner. This leaves a diagonal center area just perfect for about any greeting you want to use.

This makes the design one of those you can create a stack then just add the greeting when you need the card.

As we mentioned Tuesday, the color combo under the die cuts can be any colors you enjoy--instead of using the Hues of Happiness designer paper you can create your own blend of colors with the Blending Brushes and your favorite inks! Imagine Fresh Freesia and Pacific Point... or Coastal Cabana and Highland Heather...and the combos go on and on.

I'll give you step by step directions below followed by the supply list.

Remember: If you use this month's host code (VWJEW9VK) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base)

2. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 4 x 5 1/4

    *Lay corner die in lower right corner leaving about 1/16" cardstock showing outside die; put through die machine.

    *Lay corner die in upper left corner again leaving about 1/16" cardstock showing outside the die; put through die machine.

    *Stamp verse (Heavenly Hollyhocks) in Memento ink in the uncut diagonal strip down the card center.

3.Cut designer paper (Hues of Happiness) 4 1/8 X 5 1/8; adhere to underside of the die cut piece with liquid glue.

4. Adhere this unit to card front with liquid glue.

5. Add Flower Trinkets --2 to each end of the greeting.

Your card is ready for sending!

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A Beautiful Design Using Stampin'Up! Split Card Dies and Hand-penned Bundle

June 14, 2022

Today I'll show you how to create A Beautiful Design Using Stampin'Up! Split Card Dies and Hand-Penned Bundle. The new die set, Split Card Textures, contains 2 stunning corner designs cutting through the top layer of cardstock revealing the underlayer...this gives  unlimited combinations & choices to make.

Here's the die set.

Capture

Today we're using the 'plaid' style...

Handpenneda closer look at the focal point

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The color wash under the die cut is from the gorgeous  Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper. We've been so entranced with the beautiful rose designs in this set that we almost miss the beauty on the 'other' side.  We use this blend of color to select the flower colors. Since our base is white you can select any of the other fantastic blends for more variety.

The die simply sits in the corner of the top layer & after running through the die machine it's a breeze to flip out the waste pieces.

We added a bit more interest by then putting the die cut layer through the Timeworn Type embossing folder--it adding a touch of texture but staying in the background.

I'll give you step by step directions below followed by the supply list.

Stop back Thursday and we'll be using the other die--one of the simplest (and most beautiful) cards you'll ever create!

Remember: If you use this month's host code (VWJEW9VK) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base)

2. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 4 x 5 1/4

    *Lay corner die in lower right corner leaving about 1/16" cardstock showing outside die; put through die machine.

    *Use Timeworn Type embossing folder.

3. Cut designer paper (Hues of Happiness) 4 1/8 X 5 1/8; adhere to back of die cut layer using liquid glue. Adhere this unit to card front.

4. Die cut middle stitched circle (Stylish Shapes) from Daffodil cardstock

    *Stamp verse in Memento ink (see sample)
    *Adhere to top left overlapping cut out area

5. Stamp flowers (Hand-penned stamps) in Memento ink on Basic White cardstock, die cut with corresponding die.

    *Color with Blends: Dark Polished Pink, Light/Dark Daffodil Delight, Dark Granny Apple Green. Add Wink of Stella to flowers.

    *Adhere Brushed Metallic dots to center of pink flowers & Champagne Rhinestones to the yellow flowers

6. Tie bow with Sweet Sorbet metallic ribbon; adhere above leaf duo with a glue dot.

7. Adhere flower die cut with dimensionals. Adhere brass butterflies (see photo)

Your Card is ready for sending!

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

 

 

 

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Create a Gift Card Holder Using Stampin'Up! Mini Pocket Envelope Bow Die

June 09, 2022

Today we're going to Create a Gift Card Holder Using Stampin'Up! Mini Pocket Envelope Bow Die. Tuesday we used this die set to create a Gift Card Holder--if you missed it check it out here...https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2022/06/quick-gift-card-holder-using-stampinup-mini-pocket-envelope-dies.html

Today's card  holder is really a simple design but using the awesome bow die designed to fit this pocket envelope just perfectly...you can see the 2 die pieces that we'll be using here--I've marked them on the pieces...

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Here is the gift card holder using this die set and creating the small bow with these dies...

Petaland a bit closer look at the bow...

Petal cuAs you can see in the die set---it's a very simple process...just bring the 2 ends of the bow body to the back and then loop the top of the "tails" around the middle. I'll give you some helpful hints below in the Directions section.

We've created this using a paper in the Texture Chic Specialty Designer Paper with a matching Petal Pink bow.  So this would most likely go to one of your lady friends or relatives. But if you need one for younger kids you could create it using a paper like Butterfly Kisses; need a guy holder--try one of the Chic papers in Evening Evergreen.

The choices are unlimited and don't forget Christmas is not that far away--imagine all the wonderful gift card holders we can create using Christmas papers.

I'll give you step by step directions below followed by the supply list.

Remember: If you use this month's host code (VWJEW9VK) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Roughly cut 6 X 6 Designer paper (Texture Chic); die cut main pocket envelope. Using Tear & Tape form envelope at the bottom and side.

2. Die cut both bow pieces (see photo of die pieces below)

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3. Using a bone folder slightly curl the 2 bow loops toward the back.

4. Using glue dots adhere the 2 end tabs to the middle bar between the 2 loops thus forming the bow.

5. Wrap the long straight piece of the bow "tail" piece around the middle bar of the bow loops--secure with a glue dot. The bow is complete...adhere this to the top middle of the envelope with a glue dot.

6. Die cut 4 leaves from gold foil; adhere these under the bow with glue dots.

Your Gift Card Holder is ready for gifting!

Supplies: Click on any image below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies today!

 

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Quick Gift Card Holder Using Stampin'Up! Mini Pocket Envelope Dies

June 07, 2022

Today we're going to create a Quick Gift Card Holder Using Stampin'Up! Mini Pocket Envelope Dies. I really don't like to just stuff a gift card in a greeting card when giving a gift. I like the presentation to have a bit of pizzazz...well, Stampin'Up! has done a wonderful job creating this cute little Mini Pocket Envelope die..

Here is the main die...

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and here are the accessory dies--including tags, leaves and there are even dies to create a mini bow...

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Today we're creating a lovely unisex birthday gift card holder..

Chic2And a bit closer look at the tag...

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Since we usually need these quickly we can create a few, leave off the greeting, and just stamp that when the event occurs when we need a quick gift card holder.  The main die easily folds together with Tear & Tape and you're ready to decorate.

You can change the entire 'mood' by choosing a different designer paper for your base--need a kids holder--try using Happy Forest Friends. Need a more "guy" look--use He's the Man. And we can go on and on..the great thing about owning the die is that you can create exactly what you need when you need it. Remember Christmas is only 6 months away and gift card holders are super to have on hand then.

I'll give you step by step directions below followed by the supply list.

Remember: If you use this month's host code (VWJEW9VK) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Stop back by Thursday to check out another fun design with this awesome die.

Directions:

1. Roughly cut a 6 X 6 piece of designer paper (Texture Chic Specialty) and die cut using the main envelope die

    *Using Tear & Tape, tape the bottom and sides of the die cut together forming the envelope.

2.Die cut the following

    *Large stitched label from Sahara Sand;

        *Stamp with verse (Season of Chic) with Memento ink.
        *Adhere 3 gold flower trinkets at top
        *Tie a double bow with the Sahara Sand Baker's Twine and adhere with a glue dot.

    *Scalloped edge rectangle from Very Vanilla
        *Adhere to back of Sahara label with glue dots
        *Adhere this to envelope front with 2 dimensionals positioned in center of label

    *2 leaves from Soft Succulent

    *1 leaf from Gold foil

    *1 leaf from Petal Pink; adhere all leaves under label with glue dots

Your gift card holder is ready for gifting!

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

 

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More Simply Beautiful Cards with the Stampin'Up! New Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper

June 02, 2022

Today we're creating More Simply Beautiful Cards with the Stampin'Up! New Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper.  Tuesday we created a lovely card with this paper---if you missed it check it out here... https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2022/05/gorgeous-cards-with-stampinup-new-hues-of-happiness-designer-series-paper.html

Today's card is using the same sheet of designer paper as we used Tuesday. We're simply cutting the piece from the other end of the sheet and thus capturing a completely new set of colors--this time we're focusing on the Fresh Fresia but you can see a bit of the Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape peeking in from the upper edge. Here's today's creations...

FreesiaAnd a bit closer to see the embellishments...

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Today's design simply adds a border of Gorgeous Grape and a greeting. This stamp set includes several wonderful greetings to meet most needs. We added 3 of the new Fun Flower embellishments to set off the greeting and added a couple of leaf stems to add a bit of pizzazz to the design.

These simple cards are a perfect addition to your stash or when you are rushed for time and still want to send a stunning card to your recipient!  These are really good to create a stack leaving off the greeting until the time you need to send--then customize the greeting at that time. Or create a stack of greetings that are ready to add which gives you tons of options to choose from when time is of the essence.

I'll give you step by step directions below followed by the supply list.

Remember: If you use this month's host code (VWJEW9VK) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Cut Fresh Fresia cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Gorgeous Grape cardstock 3 7/8 X 5 1/2 and designer paper (Hues of Happiness) 3 3/4 X 5 1/2. Adhere the designer paper to the Grape layer with glue. Adhere this unit to the card front.

3. Cut Basic White cardstock 5/8 X 3.

        *Stamp greeting (Happiness Abounds) in Memento Black ink on  the cardstock
        *Cut Gorgeous Grape cardstock 2 1/2 X 3/4; adhere to back of greeting with glue
        *Cut Silver Foil 1/4 X 3 3/8; adhere to back of grape layer with glue dots
        *Adhere one large and 2 small Fresh Freesia Fun Flowers on greeting--see photo for placement.
        *Adhere this unit to card front with dimensionals

4. Stamp leaves in Memento ink on Basic White cardstock; color with Dark Old Olive, die cut and adhere behind greeting with glue dots.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: click on any image below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies today!

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