Nests of Winter Suite Day Five!

All this week, I will share projects I made using the Nests of Winter Suite found on page 31 of the new September to December Mini Catalog. Hopefully, my showcase helps show you how FABULOUS this suite of products is!

Since these products are not released yet, I cannot screenshot you a photo of the bundle per Stampin' Up! policy. 

The suite consists of :

Winterly Tree Tops bundle, 
Natural Tones Linen Thread, 
Birchwood 3D embossing folder, 
Earth Tones Shimmer Gems,  

Nests of Winter 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.  

Here is my fifth card: 

Card Recipe: 

Card Base: Basic Black: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored 4 1/4

DSP: Nests of Winter: 4 x 5 1/4

Greeting: Basic White: 5 1/4 x 1 1/2

Circle: Basic Black cut with Stylish Shapes Dies

Bird: Basic White scrap

Leaves: Garden Green Scrap

Embellishments: Gingham Ribbon , Earth Tone Shimmer Gems

Ink: Memento Black

Here is my fourth card: 

I got a little funky with this card...I cut the frame in white and then stamped speckled dots in Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie all over the leaves.  Next, I cut a frame to go over so that the leaves are white but the frame is Mossy Meadow- fun!

Card Recipe: 

Card Base: Basic White: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

DSP Background: 4 x 5 1/4

White Leaf Frame: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

Green Outline Frame: Mossy Meadow: 4 x 5 1/4

Birds: Basic White

Stampin Blends

Inks: Memento Black, Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie

Embellishments: retired Pretty Peacock & gold ribbon and Blooming Dots

Here is my third card: 

Changing things up a bit today....no birds....today it is a Christmas Wreath!  And check out that GORGEOUS Season of Elegance background DSP!  

Card Recipe: 

Card Base: Cherry Cobbler 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

DSP: 4 x 5 1/4 

Greeting Mat: Mossy Meadow: 1/2 x 4

Tag: Scrap White 

Ink: Memento Black

Ribbon: Cherry Cobbler & Gold

Here is my second card: 

I got a bit more creative with this one.  I used DSP for background and added versamark and copper embossing powder to the leaves only part of the frame.  I also made my birds into cardinals. 

Card Recipe: 

Card Base: Cherry Cobbler: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 
DSP: Splendid Autumn 4 x 5 1/4 
Frame: Mossy Meadow 4 x 5 1/4 
Basic White for stamping and die-cutting birds
Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Copper Embossing Powder, Stampin' Blends

Here is my first card: 

Card Recipe: 

Basic Gray: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2
Regal Winter DSP: 4 x 5 1/4
Basic Gray: largest oval die (retired) 
Basic Gray: Nested Essentials Die
Basic White: Nested Essentials Die
Scrap White: stamping and die-cutting birds
Stampin' Blends, Memento Black ink
Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon

**I sliced the DSP and then flipped over one panel. 

Come back tomorrow for another project using this suite. 

Nests of Winter Suite Day Four!

All this week, I will share projects I made using the Nests of Winter Suite found on page 31 of the new September to December Mini Catalog. Hopefully, my showcase helps show you how FABULOUS this suite of products is!

Since these products are not released yet, I cannot screenshot you a photo of the bundle per Stampin' Up! policy. 

The suite consists of :

Winterly Tree Tops bundle, 
Natural Tones Linen Thread, 
Birchwood 3D embossing folder, 
Earth Tones Shimmer Gems,  

Nests of Winter 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.  

Here is my fourth card: 

I got a little funky with this card...I cut the frame in white and then stamped speckled dots in Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie all over the leaves.  Next, I cut a frame to go over so that the leaves are white but the frame is Mossy Meadow- fun!

Card Recipe: 

Card Base: Basic White: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

DSP Background: 4 x 5 1/4

White Leaf Frame: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

Green Outline Frame: Mossy Meadow: 4 x 5 1/4

Birds: Basic White

Stampin Blends

Inks: Memento Black, Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie

Embellishments: retired Pretty Peacock & gold ribbon and Blooming Dots

Here is my third card: 

Changing things up a bit today....no birds....today it is a Christmas Wreath!  And check out that GORGEOUS Season of Elegance background DSP!  

Card Recipe: 

Card Base: Cherry Cobbler 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

DSP: 4 x 5 1/4 

Greeting Mat: Mossy Meadow: 1/2 x 4

Tag: Scrap White 

Ink: Memento Black

Ribbon: Cherry Cobbler & Gold

Here is my second card: 

I got a bit more creative with this one.  I used DSP for background and added versamark and copper embossing powder to the leaves only part of the frame.  I also made my birds into cardinals. 

Card Recipe: 

Card Base: Cherry Cobbler: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 
DSP: Splendid Autumn 4 x 5 1/4 
Frame: Mossy Meadow 4 x 5 1/4 
Basic White for stamping and die-cutting birds
Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Copper Embossing Powder, Stampin' Blends

Here is my first card: 

Card Recipe: 

Basic Gray: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2
Regal Winter DSP: 4 x 5 1/4
Basic Gray: largest oval die (retired) 
Basic Gray: Nested Essentials Die
Basic White: Nested Essentials Die
Scrap White: stamping and die-cutting birds
Stampin' Blends, Memento Black ink
Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon

**I sliced the DSP and then flipped over one panel. 

Come back tomorrow for another project using this suite. 

Nests of Winter Day Three!

 All this week, I will share projects I made using the Nests of Winter Suite found on page 31 of the new September to December Mini Catalog. Hopefully, my showcase helps show you how FABULOUS this suite of products is!

Since these products are not released yet, I cannot screenshot you a photo of the bundle per Stampin' Up! policy. 

The suite consists of :

Winterly Tree Tops bundle, 
Natural Tones Linen Thread, 
Birchwood 3D embossing folder, 
Earth Tones Shimmer Gems,  

Nests of Winter 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.  

Here is my third card: 

Changing things up a bit today....no birds....today it is a Christmas Wreath!  And check out that GORGEOUS Season of Elegance background DSP!  

Card Recipe: 

Card Base: Cherry Cobbler 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

DSP: 4 x 5 1/4 

Greeting Mat: Mossy Meadow: 1/2 x 4

Tag: Scrap White 

Ink: Memento Black

Ribbon: Cherry Cobbler & Gold

Here is my second card: 

I got a bit more creative with this one.  I used DSP for background and added versamark and copper embossing powder to the leaves only part of the frame.  I also made my birds into cardinals. 

Card Recipe: 

Card Base: Cherry Cobbler: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 
DSP: Splendid Autumn 4 x 5 1/4 
Frame: Mossy Meadow 4 x 5 1/4 
Basic White for stamping and die-cutting birds
Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Copper Embossing Powder, Stampin' Blends

Here is my first card: 

Card Recipe: 

Basic Gray: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2
Regal Winter DSP: 4 x 5 1/4
Basic Gray: largest oval die (retired) 
Basic Gray: Nested Essentials Die
Basic White: Nested Essentials Die
Scrap White: stamping and die-cutting birds
Stampin' Blends, Memento Black ink
Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon

**I sliced the DSP and then flipped over one panel. 

Come back tomorrow for another project using this suite. 

New Scrapbooking Brochure! Products available September 4th!

I am so excited to share a sneak peek at the upcoming Scrapbooking Brochure from Stampin' UP!  

Just click the link here to be taken to the pdf brochure: CLICK HERE

I know you are going to love the products inside!!!  Eeeekkk!!

Here is a quick video showcasing the new TWO-toned 12 x 12 cardstock: 

And here is a video on the Scrapbooking Workshop kits: 

 You'll be able to order these products beginning September 4th, so get your wish list started!

And don't forget...the new September to December Mini Catalog starts then as well!  Send me your orders asap!

Enjoy Creativity- Technique Focus

 

Enjoy Creativity

Technique Focus

Many of us have a stack of handmade cards on hand, but what about a ready-to-go gift packaging stash? After all, when you add your own creative touch to a gift, your thoughtfulness means so much to the recipient . . . and personalization doesn’t have to be difficult! We’ll show you how to do it today with our Scalloped Gift Card Boxes and the Grateful Blessing Stamp Set. To customize this project, we added a little color to the box top using Garden Green ink and a Blending Brush. We then stamped the greenery, again with Garden Green ink, and “masked” the flap for a subtle touch—making it seem as if the leaves are emerging from the box crease. The rich, green ink on the box created the perfect, garden-like backdrop for the next addition to the project: the gorgeous bluebell centerpiece. Using the two-step stamping technique, we stamped the floral outline in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Before applying the coordinating silhouette image, we inked the stamp with Azure Afternoon and added Blueberry Bushel ink to the flowers with Sponge Daubers to create depth. We then colored the leaves with Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends. Once finished, we die cut the image and adhered it to the box top. To complete the project, we added a lovely Basic Beige Cardstock tag stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink, some Baker’s Twine, and a smattering of Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems. So cute!

Nests of Winter Day Two!

All this week, I will share projects I made using the Nests of Winter Suite found on page 31 of the new September to December Mini Catalog. Hopefully, my showcase helps show you how FABULOUS this suite of products is!

Since these products are not released yet, I cannot screenshot you a photo of the bundle per Stampin' Up! policy. 

The suite consists of :

Winterly Tree Tops bundle, 
Natural Tones Linen Thread, 
Birchwood 3D embossing folder, 
Earth Tones Shimmer Gems,  

Nests of Winter 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.  

Here is my second card: 

I got a bit more creative with this one.  I used DSP for background and added versamark and copper embossing powder to the leaves only part of the frame.  I also made my birds into cardinals. 

Card Recipe: 

Card Base: Cherry Cobbler: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 

DSP: Splendid Autumn 4 x 5 1/4 

Frame: Mossy Meadow 4 x 5 1/4 

Basic White for stamping and die-cutting birds

Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Copper Embossing Powder, Stampin' Blends

Here is my first card: 

Card Recipe: 

Basic Gray: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

Regal Winter DSP: 4 x 5 1/4

Basic Gray: largest oval die (retired) 

Basic Gray: Nested Essentials Die

Basic White: Nested Essentials Die

Scrap White: stamping and die-cutting birds

Stampin' Blends, Memento Black ink

Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon

**I sliced the DSP and then flipped over one panel. 

Come back tomorrow for another project using this suite. 

Nests of Winter Suite!

 All this week, I will share projects I made using the Nests of Winter Suite found on page 31 of the new September to December Mini Catalog. Hopefully, my showcase helps show you how FABULOUS this suite of products is!

Since these products are not released yet, I cannot screenshot you a photo of the bundle per Stampin' Up! policy. 

The suite consists of :

Winterly Tree Tops bundle, 
Natural Tones Linen Thread, 
Birchwood 3D embossing folder, 
Earth Tones Shimmer Gems,  

Nests of Winter 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.  

Here is my first card: 

Card Recipe: 

Basic Gray: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

Regal Winter DSP: 4 x 5 1/4

Basic Gray: largest oval die (retired) 

Basic Gray: Nested Essentials Die

Basic White: Nested Essentials Die

Scrap White: stamping and die-cutting birds

Stampin' Blends, Memento Black ink

Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon

**I sliced the DSP and then flipped over one panel. 

Come back tomorrow for another project using this suite. 

Spritzing Technique!

 

Enjoy Creativity

CASEing Technique—Spritzing

There are so many techniques to give your card a watercolor effect, and spritzing is an easy way to make that happen!  A good example of a stamping/spritzing hybrid technique is the So Sorry card above—so let’s CASE it! We can CASE the technique while creating a completely different card, and that’s what we did with the Thank You card.  Start with Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper to help the watercolor move more naturally. Once you stamp the image, spritz it with the Stampin’ Spritzer, and then stamp the image again with the desired ink. Make sure it’s completely dry before you cut the image to obtain the desired format for your card. And voilà—you’ve got a fun, abstract watercolor look! Try CASEing this technique and post your “water-colorful” creation on social media.

Sophisticated Sled Day 4- Diamond Point Fun Fold!

  This week I will be sharing projects created using the Sophisticated Sled Bundle. 

This bundle is an Online Exclusive, meaning it is not in any catalog or brochure...you can only find it in the Stampin' Up! online store.  

Online Exclusives are special products only available while supplies last....so if you want these ones shop quickly!

Here is a peek at the bundle: 

And here is what I made... 

This is called a Diamond Point fun fold. (I saw this fold on Rachel Tessman's blog)  It is super easy to do but is a wow for the recipient! 

Here are some other ideas:

Sophisticated Sled - Day Three!

 This week I will be sharing projects created using the Sophisticated Sled Bundle. 

This bundle is an Online Exclusive, meaning it is not in any catalog or brochure...you can only find it in the Stampin' Up! online store.  

Online Exclusives are special products only available while supplies last....so if you want these ones shop quickly!

Here is a peek at the bundle: 

And here is what I made... 

The new DSP and the stark contrasting colors make this relatively simple card shine! 

Here are  some other ideas: 

Come back tomorrow for another card featuring this bundle!

Sophisticated Sled -Day Two!

 This week I will be sharing projects created using the Sophisticated Sled Bundle. 

This bundle is an Online Exclusive, meaning it is not in any catalog or brochure...you can only find it in the Stampin' Up! online store.  

Online Exclusives are special products only available while supplies last....so if you want these ones shop quickly!

Here is a peek at the bundle: 

And here is what I made... 

Now I know these are not traditional Christmas Card colors...but I was "shopping" for this one from my scrap drawer.  I chose Pretty Peacock/Basic White/ Petunia Pop for my color scheme. 

I love how this simple card turned out.  Such a fun bundle!  Here are some other ideas: 

Come back tomorrow for another card featuring this bundle!

Sophisticated Sled- Day One!

 This week I will be sharing projects created using the Sophisticated Sled Bundle. 

This bundle is an Online Exclusive, meaning it is not in any catalog or brochure...you can only find it in the Stampin' Up! online store.  

Online Exclusives are special products only available while supplies last....so if you want these ones shop quickly!

Here is a peek at the bundle: 

And here is what I made... Gift tags for Christmas!  How cute are these!!!!

These were super easy to make...I just opened my scrap drawer, chose some coordinating colors, and die-cut the pieces... in no time I had three tags!  Super cute!

Here are a couple more ideas for this bundle: 

Come back tomorrow for another card featuring this bundle!

Take To The Sky Suite- Day Four- Final Card!

 Today is that last day of my feature:  Take To The Sky Suite of products.  

This includes:

• Adventurous Sky stamp and die bundle
• Industrial Trinkets
• Take To The Sky 12x12 DSP

You can check out this suite on page 37 of the Annual Catalog.

 

Here is my final card to share with you today: 

The GORGEOUS DSP is the perfect background for this shiny foil plane!  

I hope you have enjoyed this series on Take to The Sky Suite.  In total I have shown you seven ideas for cards using this suite.  

Next week I will be featuring the fabulous ONLINE EXCLUSIVE bundle Sophisticated Sled!

Take To The Sky Suite- Day Three- Two Cards!

For the remainder of this week, I will feature the Take To The Sky Suite of products.  This includes:

• Adventurous Sky stamp and die bundle
• Industrial Trinkets
• Take To The Sky 12x12 DSP

You can check out this suite on page 37 of the Annual Catalog.

 

I have two more cards to share with you today: 

I love the simple background but the star of this card is the die- cut plane with the distressed foil and the copper foil!

This card features two tags die cut from DSP and off set to create a background for the die cut plane. 

Come back tomorrow for two more cards featuring the Take To The Sky Suite #163832 found on page 37 of the Annual Catalog. 

Take To The Sky Suite- Day Two-Two Cards!

 For the remainder of this week, I will feature the Take To The Sky Suite of products.  This includes:

• Adventurous Sky stamp and die bundle
• Industrial Trinkets
• Take To The Sky 12x12 DSP

You can check out this suite on page 37 of the Annual Catalog.

 

I have two more cards to share with you today: 

I went with a tag theme....and I love how they turned out! 

This first one has a simple embossed background with two DSP tags layered together but offset.  I added an extra bit of DSP at the bottom right corner.  For this card I added a die-cut plane. 

For this second card I did a different embossed background and applied some ink to the surface for definition.  Two layered DSP tags and another bit of DSP this time in the bottom left corner. 

Come back tomorrow for two more cards featuring the Take To The Sky Suite #163832 found on page 37 of the Annual Catalog.