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Creating with Stampin'Up! New Apple Blossom Perfect Partner Dies!

August 30, 2022

Today we're Creating with Stampin'Up! New Apple Blossom Perfect Partner Dies. This is one of the new Stampin'Up! Dies that do not appear in any catalog and are only available during the month of September (or while supplies last). These dies coordinate with stamp sets already available in one of the current catalogs.

This set coordinates with Apple Harvest in the July December (holiday) mini catalog....

Stamps

DiesIf you want to see all the Perfect Partners offered as a bundle (or individually) you can download the brochure here Download PROMOTIONAL_FLYER_Q3_OOP_PERFECT_PARTNERS_0822_US

Let's get to creating a card with this perfect parter set..

Apples...a bit closeer...

Apples cuWe've layered the die cut apple branch over the super versatile Timeworn Type embossed card front. It's very difficult to get a nice image stamped on top of an embossed area. Using this die to cut out the image allows us to have a lovely background too.

It also allows us to add dimension & depth by adhering it by popping up the image.

The scalloped edge is one of the dies---it not only cuts the edge of your card but also provides a separate 1/16" scalloped edging die cut... not used today but can be saved for future creations.

The sparkly green accents (Self-adhesive sequins & gems)add that pizzazz that pushes our design up a level.

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

Stop back next Thursday & see another creation using this bundle!

Remember: If you use this month's host code (CHF62MN3) 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. Keep base open flat, insert only card front in Timeworn Type embossing folder & run through die machine.

3. Keeping the base open flat, lay scalloped edge die about 1 1/4" from bottom of card front, die cut.

4. Cut striped designer paper (Perfectly Penciled) 1 1/2 X 4 1/4 (orient stripes correctly); adhere to inside back of card base.

5. Stamp apple branch in Memento ink on Basic white cardstock; die cut

    *Color with Blends: Dark Real Red, Light Crumb Cake, Light Shaded Spruce, Light So Safron

    *Add a touch of Wink of Stella to inside apple.

    *Add a gold Festive Pearl to the flower center

6. Adhere to card front with dimensionals.

7. Cut Mint Macaron cardstock 1 3/8 X 1 5/8, stamp verse in Memento ink

    *Cut Basic Black cardstock 3/4 X1 1/4; adhere to back of Mint  & adhere to card front with glue.

8. Adhere 3 Coastal Cabana sequins  around focal image--see photo for placement.

Your card is ready for sending!

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

 

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Put the Secrets of Stampin'Up! Fond of Autumn to Good Use!

August 25, 2022

Today let's Put th eScrets of Stampin'Up! Fond of Autumn to Good Use! Tuesay we revealed the Secrets of the Fond of Autumn Bundle...if you missed the secrets check them out here....https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2022/08/come-create-with-the-new-stampinup-fond-of-autumn-bundle.html.

For today's project we're going to use the first secret & cut aprat the large floral bouquet using just the center portion....

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Today's project uses the center section with the acorns & oak leaves...

Tag

 a little closer....

Tag cuThe tag base is cut using the Fabulous Frames dies... we loop in the ribbon, anchor it on the tag front (using Tear & Tape) &loop it back out at the top.

Over the top of the ribbon on the tag front we've layered another piece of Papaya cardstock dry embossed with the Timeworn Type embossing folder. 

Next is the stamped image layer  colored with our Blends--those alcohol markers lay the color on so smoothly & it blends so nicely that we all look like artists when we use them.

Then sparkle it all up with those Champagne rhinestones that pick up the orange in the cardstock and it's a match made in heaven.

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

Remember August is one of the Sale-a-bration months when you can spend $50 and select something wonderful from the SAB brochure (placing a $100 order gets you 2 items free or one super one). There's the second offering during August...you can download it here... Download MKTL_FLY_NA_0722_SAB22_EXTRA

Stop back next Tuesday & see what we're creating!

Remember: If you use this month's host code (CHF62MN3) 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 label base (Fabulous Frames dies) from Pale Papaya cardstock.

2. Cut approximately 12" Natural Ribbon, fold in half & thread up through the bottom over that tag front & back out the top slit.

    *Using 4 strips of Tear & Tape anchor the ribbon to the tag front.

    *Cut approximately 8" of the gold cord (Simply Elegant Trim), tie around the top ribbon loop in a bow.

    *Trim the bottom tails of the ribbon

3. Cut Pale Papaya 2 3/8 X 2 1/2 (vertical); run through Timeworn Type embossing folder; removing the Tear & Tape topping & secure the papaya layer.

4. Stamp the floral & leaf image on Very Vanilla cardstock in Memento ink (#132708)

    *Use center die to cut out just the oak  leaves and acorns
    *Color with Blends: Light/Dark Pumpkin Pie, Light/Dark Cajun Craze, Light/Dark Old Olive
    *Adhere to tag front with dimensionals
5. Cut approximately 7 inches of gold cord, tie in bow & adhere just above the acorns with a glue dot.

6. Adher 1 large, 1 medium and 1 small Champagne rhinetones around image--see photo for placement

Your tag is ready to use!

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

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Learn the Secrets in the New Stampin'Up! Fond of Autumn Bundle

August 23, 2022

Today come Learn the Secrets in  the New Stampin'Up! Fond of Autumn Bundle! This bundle was beautiful and then I began using it and it turned into a huge surprise! Here's the bundle...

Capture

The first secret is found in that large goreous floral & leaf bouquet-- of course, there's a dies to cut that out. But what's not readily apparent before you begin playing with it is that there are 4 smaller dies that actually cut that bouquet apart..here's the whole floral cut out and below that is the individual dies that cut it apart...

DiesIsn't that totally awesome--it's like quadrupling the value & usefulness of this set.  Today's card is designed using the entire floral stamp---but pop back by Thursday and you'll see how we used one of the individual pieces.  Here's today's card

Card

& a bit closer look...

Card cu

The second secret is  that gorgeous background die cut behind the stamped images....that is such a stunning background, but here's the secret you can use the whole floral die to cut it out to use by itself...

Background die

Now you know the secrets in the new Fond of Autumn bundle---it's a wildly useful set plus it's just amazing in its beauty!

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

Remember August is one of the Sale-a-bration months when you can spend $50 and select something wonderful from the SAB brochure (placing a $100 order gets you 2 items free or one super one). There's the second offering during August...you can download it here... Download MKTL_FLY_NA_0722_SAB22_EXTRA

Stop back Thursday & see what we're creating then!

Remember: If you use this month's host code (CHF62MN3) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

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

2. Cut Papaya 4 X 5 1/4; use background die on the left side then run through again using the die on the right side. Adhere this to the card front with dimensionals

3. Stamp large floral image on Very Vanilla cardstock in Memento ink; die cut with large die.

    *Color with Blends: Light/Dark Old Olive, Dark Daffodil Delight, Dark Pale Papaya, Dark Cajun Craze
    *Use Wink of Stella to highlight your favorites in the bouquet
    *Adhere 2 large & 1 small amber gems to flower centers (Leaf Label & Amber Gems combo).

4. Cut approximately 7" of Vanilla & Gold ribbon, tie bow & adhere to center above acorns with a glue dot.

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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Creating a Quick and Sweet Card Using Stampin'Up! Elephant Parade

August 18, 2022

Today we're Creating a Quick and Sweet CArd Using Stampin'up! Elephant Parade. Tuesday we had fun using this set for a really fun card...if you missed it check it out here https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2022/08/creating-a-sweet-fun-card-with-stampinup-elephant-parade.html

Here's today's creation...

MintHere's a little closer look...

Mint cu

We used an inset circle to frame our mini elephant in this card. We've included the hitchhiker again because you just can't look at this tyke without smiling ---and smiling is our ultimate goal, right?

The characters are sitting amidst an array of grass and tropical leaves...we used a bone folder to curl the leaves just a bit to enhance our 3D look.  They are nestled right up to the inside of the circle for attaching so they appear to be growing out of the inner circle! What fun.

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

Stop back next Tuesday and see what we are up to with another new stamp set!

Remember August is one of the Sale-a-bration months when you can spend $50 and select something wonderful from the SAB brochure (placing a $100 order gets you 2 items free or one super one).

Stop back Thursday & see what we're creating then!

Remember: If you use this month's host code (CHF62MN3) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Cut Mint Macaron cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Basic White cardstock 5 x 3 3/4

    *Cut Mint Macaron 4 7/8 X 3 5/8

        *Die cut circle approximately 3/4" from top

        *Stamp verse in Memento ink (any of the verses will be fine)
        *Put through Fern folder
        *Center  this layer on top of white layer and pencil the circle to help placing our images--then lay aside.

3. Stamp sitting elephant on Smoky Slate cardstock in Memento ink; die cut. Adhere near bottom of circle with glue.

4. Stamp mouse on white cardstock in Memento ink, die cut, color (Light Smoky Slate & Dark Petal Pink Blend). Adhere to elephant head with dimensional.

    *Adhere 1 large and 2 small green solid faceted gems (see photo).
    *Die cut 2 grass pieces; adhere with glue on each side of elephant.
    *If pencil mark shows, erase with a good eraser.
    *Using dimesionals center the mint layer over the white layer.

5. Stamp 3 leaves in Memento on Shaded Spruce, die cut. Curl slightly with bone folder. Adhere these with glue just inside the circle flowing out of the circle.

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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Creating a Sweet & Fun Card with Stampin'Up! Elephant Parade!

August 16, 2022

Today we're Creating a Sweet & Fun Card  with Stampin'Up! Elephant Parade! This cute little set was easy to zip by but it caught my eye because those little elephants are so darned sweet! Add on the little mouse & you have a poppin' little duo to create with. Here's the stamp set...

Capture

Here's today's little elephant taking a stroll down the tropical path with a cheery little hitchhiker on his (or her) back! Who wouldn't smile to see this card pop out of the envelope...

Daffodil

The tropical jungle background is achieved using  Fern 3D embossing folder---makes it fun but stays in the background where it should be!.  Stamping the elephant on Smoky Slate cardstock keeps our coloring to a minimum. The mouse is stamped on Basic White cardstock & then useing our Blends to touch up a bit of color.

The sprinkle of Brushed Brass Butterflies gives a little shine that pizzazzes any card.

Adding the balloon die cut lends a festive air --we're using the "What a happy day" for our greeting.

The greetings in this set are very useful from the celebration, thanks, friends and "sweet little one" for a new baby card. What a great versatile set.

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

Remember August is one of the Sale-a-bration months when you can spend $50 and select something wonderful from the SAB brochure (placing a $100 order gets you 2 items free or one super one).

Stop back Thursday & see what we're creating then!

Remember: If you use this month's host code (CHF62MN3) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

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

2. Cut Daffodil cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8, run through Fern embossing folder; glue to card front.

3. Stamp walking elephant in Memento ink on Smoky Slate cardstock & die cut; adhere to lower center on card front.

4. Stamp mouse in Memento ink on Basic white cardstock; color with Light Smoky Slate and Dark Petal Pink Blends; dies cut & adhere to back of elephant.

5. Die cut 2 grass pieces from Shaded Spruce; glue near elephant (see photo)

6. Stamp balloon on Soft Sea Foam, die cut, add Wink of Stella; adhere to trunk using dimensional.

    *Add 1 large & 1 small Brass butterfies.

7. Stamp leaves in Memento on Spruce; dies cut adhere to upper left.

    *Stamp What a happy day to Curry cardstock, die cut with long label die (Floral Gallery #154316); adhere with dimensionals below leaves. Add 3 green matte dots around verse.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any image & you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now!

 

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Designing Another All Occasion Card Using Stampin'Up! Full of Love Stamp Set

August 11, 2022

Today we're Designing Another All Occasion Card Using Stampin'Up! Full of Love Stamp Set. Tuesday we used this same set to create a real beauty--if you missed it check it out here...https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2022/08/creating-a-quick-all-occasion-card-wtih-stampinup-full-of-love-stamp-set.html

Here's today creations...

White a closer look at the pretty little stamped medallion...

White cu

While we are checking out the close up view take a look at that Freesia border...doesn't that coordinate  superbly with the flowers in the bouquet. That is one of the Delicate Edges borders in the catalog--it's a great set of 4 borders that have lots of variety and will complement most any stamp set.

You've probably notice the little gold flower trinkets popping their heads amongst the blooms. These are the new flower trinkets from the annual catalog & have become one of my favorite 'go to' embellishments (well, ok, iridescent rhinestones are #1 right now but these are a very close second)!

By adding a couple of small gold foil butterflies flitting around our flowers we've tied into the trinkets & also have given the suggestion of motion in our design.

The "hello there" greeting (one of the greeting in this set) is a super All Occasion verse. Using today's design and the one we created Tuesday--you'll have a wonderful set of cards in your stash. You can vary the colors and try out different combos for your bouquets to coordinate with your new colors.

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

Stop back next Tuesday & see what we're creating then!

Remember: If you use this month's host code (CHF62MN3) 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 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Basic White cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8; run through Timber embossing folder; adhere to card front with glue.

3. Cut 1 X 5 3/8 Fresh Freesia cardstock, die cut flower border; adhere to bottom of card with glue.

4. Die cut large scalloped circle from Basic White cardstock; stamp image with Memento ink

    *Color with Light/Dark Fresh Freesia, Light Daffodil Delight & Light Shaded Spruce Blends
    *Adhere 3 gold flower trinkets
    *Adhere small iridescent rhinestone in center of large flower
    *Add Wink of Stella to envelope
    *Adhere circle to card front with dimensionals

5. Die cut 2 fmall butterflies from gold foil (Daffodil dies); adhere to card with glue dots (see photo).

6. Cut Daffodil Delight cardstock 2 1/4 X 5/8; stamp 'hello there' with black ink; adhere verse to card with dimensionals

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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Creating a Quick All Occasion Card wtih Stampin'Up! Full of Love Stamp Set

August 09, 2022

Today we're Creating a Quick All Occasion Card wtih Stampin'Up! Full of Love Stamp Set. This is a sweet little new stamp set from the annual catalog---one of the great features is that you can build a nice selection of "All Occasion" cards in tons of your favorite colors to have on hand ready at a moment's notice.

Here's the stamp set...

Here's today's card...

Corbet fullAnd a closer look at the focal point...

Sorbet

What makes this a Quick card is that it's all done with a single stamp and the you simply color the flowers & leaves to coordinate with whatever color you choose for your background.

I chose the new Sweet Sorbet In Color Designer Series Paper--I love plaid and this one whispered "perfect combo" with this stamp set. So I obviously chose to feature that color as one of the major flower colors and then combined some supporting colors like Pool Party, Starry Sky, and Daffodil Delight and we have the perfect summer bouquet.

Coloring with the Blends (alcohol markers) is one of my favorite embellishments--the color just flows so smoothly and alwasy turns out brilliant and bright!

Instead of using the matching ribbon I chose a darker hue--so it didn't blend into the background but rather snapped into the foreground in a very pert way giving the whole card its zip.

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

Stop back Thursday and see what we're creating then!

Remember: If you use this month's host code (CHF62MN3) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

1. Cut Sweet Sorbet cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper 4 1/8 X 5 3/8; adhere to card front with glue.

3. Cut approximately 14" red ribbon (Real Red & Garden Green Combo Pack); loop around card front and tie a knot near the left side.

4. Die Cut Basic White cardstock with largest Stylish Shaoes circle die:

    *Stamp envelope/flower image in Memento ink
    *Color image with Light Daffodil Delight, Light Sweet Sorbet, Dark Pool Party, Light Starry Sky, and Light/Dark Shaded Spruce Blends.
    *Adhere medium Iridescent Rhinestones to the Pool party flower centers. 
    *Adhere 2 large and one small Sweet Sorbet dots (22-24 In Color Matte Dots)--see photo for placement.
    *Add Wink of Stella to envelope
    *Adhere circle to card front with dimensionals

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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Creating Another Sweet Card Using Stampin'Up! Sweetest Cherries Bundle!

August 04, 2022

Today we're Creating Another Sweet Card Using Stampin'Up! Sweetest Cherries Bundle! Tuesday we created a little cutie with this set--if you missed it check it out here https://www.sandilovesstamping.com/2022/08/creating-sweet-simple-with-stampinup-sweetest-cherries-bundle.html

Here's today's creation...

Frame

& a bit closer...

Frame cuWhat makes this card so quick and so cute at the same time is that awesome frame that becomes our central focus. This die is from a die set in the new annual catalog--and it's easy to miss since it's not part of a bundle...it's one of those super finds in the back of the catalog all nestled in among other dies that are (or were) associated wiht a stamp set.  This is one of two dies in the set. You can see how this adds pizazz and still stays in the background--we are still focusing on the cherry and "sweet" but that leafy frame just makes it all pop!

You'll notie again that we have cut the "birthday wishes" into two words because this is a bit more casual and our card is just simply sweet and not too fancy.

The designer paper is also from the host set called Design a Daydream...we chatted about this fantastic set of papers Tuesday---it can be yours when you host a class or if you just put in an order of $150 or more.

August is the last month of the summer Sale-a-bration---you don't want to miss earning those Freebies in the SAB brochure when you spend $50 or $100.  If you need to view the brochure.. Download SAB22_US

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

Stop back next week and see what we're creating then!

Remember: If you use this month's host code (CHF62MN3) you can earn $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for every $50 in product that you order (excludes shipping & tax).

Directions:

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

2. Cut designer paper (Design a Daydream) 5 1/4 X 4; adhere to card front with glue.

3. Die cut the frame (Fancy Frames dies) from Shaded Spruce cardstock

    *(Cut Basic White cardstock 1 5/8 X 3 1/8; with your paper snips shave off just a smidge from one long side and one short side

    *Stamp "Sweet" in Real Red ink; adhere under center cut out in frame with bits of glue. Adhere entire unit to card front with glue.

4. Punch cherry from Real Red, stem from Early Espresso, and 2 leaves from Mint Macaron; asssemble cherry with glue & adhere to card front with dimensionals.

5. Stamp 'birthday wishes' in Shaded Spruce on Basic White cardstock; cut out each word with paper snips. Adhere with dimensionals--see photo.

Your card is ready for sending!

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

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Creating Sweet & Simple with Stampin'Up! Sweetest Cherries Bundle

August 02, 2022

Today we're Creating Sweet & Simple with Stampin'Up! Sweetest Cherries Bundle! This cute set makes it super easy to create quick sweet & simple cards...the bundle includes a punch with the cherry,  stem, & leaves. This makes cutting the parts from different colors a snap! No dies-- just quick punching from your chosen colors.

Here's the bundle..check out that punch!

BundeHere's today's card...

Triple

...a slightly closer look...

Triple cuNotice the cherries are in 3 shades of red--this makes stacking them a breeze since they do not blend into each other--we used Sweetest Sorbet (one of the new In Colors), Real Red, and Cherry Cobbler. The stems are punched from Early Espresso & the leaves from Garden Green.

The "birthday wishes" is actually a single stamp but I wanted to use the words separately so I hand cut them individually. When hand cutting words like this just use your Paper Snips & do quick straight cuts--rather than trying to cut slowly...this tends to get you straighter lines in half the time.

You may not recognize the designer paper unless you've hosted a class or party since the new annual catalog arrived! Yes, this paper (Design a Daydream) is a huge pack of 48 sheets (4 of each of 12 designs) & the variety is stunning...you'll see me using this pack quite a bit.

Did you know that you can be your own host? You don't actually have to host a class or party--anytime you place an order for $150 or more you qualify for host rewards & the designer paper could be your choice!

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

Stop back Thursday and see what else we're creating with this bundle.

Remember: If you use this month's host code (CHF62MN3) 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 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base)

2. Cut Mint Macaron cardstock 5 1/4 X 4; adhere to card front with glue

3. Cut designer paper (Design a Daydream) 5 1/8 x3 7/8; adhere to card front with glue.

4. Cut Basic White cardstock 1 1/8 X 3 1/4; stamp "Sweet" in Real Red ink; cut close to word in a slant; adhere to upper right with dimensionals (see photo)

5. Stamp 'birthday wishes' in Memento ink on Basic white; using Paper Snips cut each word separately; adhere wtih dimensionals--see photo.

6. Punch one cherry from each of Sweet Sorbet, Real Red, & Cherry Cobbler; adhere on left side with glue.

7. Punch 3 stems from Early Expresso; adhere to cherry tops.

8. Punch 5 leaves from Garden Green; adhere to stems --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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