Fun Fold Friday- Sweet Farewell Secret Message Card

 

Every handmade card has a little magic in it but this one has extra fun feature with a "secret message". 

Dawn Griffith made a video 11 years ago and shared this magic card with everyone then and I hope you can enjoy it again now too! 

I got this stamp set during the Cling Stamp Set Sale because A) it was on my wish list and B) I love the sayings more than anything. 

By making "special" cuts it create a way to reveal a secret message that you don't see when you first open the card. How cool is that? 

Watch this quick video to see it in action and watch the video at the bottom to see how I made this card. 

Supplies

Sweet Farewell Stamp Set

In Bloom Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Tasteful Label Dies

Ink- Misty Moonlight

Paper- Gray Granite, Basic White, Misty Moonlight

Always Recommended

Paper Snips

Trimmer

Simply Shammy

Die Cutting Machine

Bone Folder

Adhesives: Tombow, Tear Tape, Seal, & Dimensionals

Measurements

Gray Granite Cardbase: 4 1/4 x 11 scored @ 2 3/4, 5 1/2, & 8 1/4

Basic White: 3 x 3 1/2

(2)-2 1/2 x 4 1/4 

Misty Moonlight: 3 1/4 x 3 3/4

(2) DSP: 2 1/2 x 4

Steps

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper. 
2. Die cut your label in Gray Granite and stamp the saying in Misty Moonlight. 
3. Stamp on the Basic White square the luggage and camera in Misty Moonlight and glue to the Misty Moonlight square.
4. Fold the card base in half and cut 3 cuts to the score line. You can measure (2 1/8 &1 1/16 on both ends) or eye ball it. (see video)
5. Put the Basic White panels through the slits one in each side and opposite of each other (don't glue them in). 
6. Stamp on both sides and then fold the center together and pull the paper apart and stamp on that side. 
7. Glue the DSP to the front and attach the center square with adhesive on one side. 

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Stamp Camp Swaps

 Part of my Holiday Stamp Camp was an option to swap. The stampers just need to send me 10 cards using all Stampin' UP! products. One lucky swapper would be the winner to my Bingo Event for FREE! Below you will find all 10 cards divide into different groups. 

First group is full of Christmas themes with snowflakes, penguins, and trees!

By Rachael Coon (Me)

Penguin Place Stamp Set $17.00

By Megan Snider

Penguin Place Bundle $31.50

By Tricia Williams

Pine Tree Punch $18.00

By Paula Skeen

Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper $11.00

By Natalie Woll

Whimsical Tree Bundle $51.25

This set is all about the snow.

By Cindy Hafner

Peaceful Cabin Bundle $54.00

Here is the back side of Cindy's Diorama card. 

By Judy Fautin

Snowflake Wishes Stamp Set $26.00

 

This group of cards include a Thinking of You, Thanks, and Baby card. 

By Becky Ray

Blackberry Beauty DSP $11.00

By Susan Dryer

Nature's Harvest Bundle $53.00

By Ashley Reid

All For Baby Stamp Set $17.00

I hope you have enjoyed all of these great card ideas! 

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Wonderful Wednesday- Paper Pumpkin Peaceful Christmas Bonus Cards

 

Wonderful Wednesday with Paper Pumpkin's Peaceful Christmas Stamp Set. Today I am showing you how to "mirror" the cards you get in your Paper Pumpkin kit by using supplies from Stampin' UP! catalogs. 

Here is what the cards looked like in the kit. This kit is sold out and there are no refills, but this layout was too great to not make more with.  Below are the list of supplies I used but you can substitute for punches or dies that you have available. 

Supplies

Paper Pumpkin Peaceful Christmas Stamp Set

Word Wishes Dies

Majestic Mountain Dies

Layering Circle Dies

Tasteful Label Dies

Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder

White Twine

Holiday Rhinestones

Mossy Meadow Ink & Craft White Ink

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

Paper- Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler

Vellum 

Silver Foil Paper 

Always Recommended

Paper Snips

Trimmer

Simply Shammy

Die Cutting Machine

Bone Folder

Adhesives: Tombow, Tear Tape, Seal, & Dimensionals

For this one I changed the shade of green and used "Christmas" instead of "Noel".

Be sure to stamp the inside to match the front and to add a center saying. 

Measurements

Mossy Meadow Cardbase: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4

DSP: 3 3/4 x 5

2 5/8 x 7/8

Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

Cherry Cobbler: 3 1/2 x 1/2

Steps

1. Measure, score and cut your paper. 
2. Stamp in Mossy Meadow you trees onto the DSP and to the corner of the Basic White (stamp inside greeting now too). 
3. Die cut 4 vellum trees.
4. Die cut Christmas with the Silver Foil paper. 
5. Banner the ends of the Cherry Cobbler and glue to the 2 5/8 x 7/8 DSP.
6. Attach the 3 3/4 x 5 DSP with dimensionals. 
7. Glue on the vellum trees over the stamped trees. 
8. Attach the DSP & banner with dimensionals over the vellum. 
9. Glue on Christmas and dot the "i" with a rhinestone. 
10. Embellish with rhinestones.

If you don't have the Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder you could always use the paper, Peaceful Place to create an even more similar look. This kit was made to coordinate with that paper. 

Here is a sample of the Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper. 

This layout is very simple and could be used with any stamp set and DSP. I used the Pattern Party and the Heartwarming Hugs DSP. 

Here is a close up of the snowflakes. I just love how subtle this looks, but if you want the snowflakes to really slow use White Embossing powder instead. 

Measurements

Pool Party Cardbase: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4

Pool Party: 4 x 5 1/4

Cherry Cobbler: 3 1/2 x 1/2

Steps

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper. 
2. Emboss your Pool Party with the Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder.
3. Die cut a circle from the Heartwarming Hugs DSP. 
4. Die cut a label in Basic White from the Tasteful Label Dies. 
5. Stamp in Mossy Meadow you saying onto the Basic White. 
6. Banner the ends of the Cherry Cobbler (see video). 
7. Use White Craft Ink to sponge over the embossed image and stamp snowflakes on the top and over the trees. 
8. Assemble: Glue on the embossed paper to the cardbase. Glue on the DSP circle. Glue the Cherry Cobbler over the DSP. Attach the label with dimensionals. 
9. Embellish with Holiday Rhinestones. 

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Tuesday's Tip at Ten- Stamping Backgrounds

 

Tuesday's Tip at Ten is a Stamping Backgrounds tip! When you are stamping to create a fun background, you don't have to stamp it all. Avoid stamping the spots that you know will be covered. I left my center completely bare for this card which saves time and ink. 

If you want to see how I made this card you can visit my Miss Monday post here. 

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Onstage at Home Box

 

As part of Onstage at Home we got sent a BEAUITFUL box full of fun things for Onstage. 

If you don't want to see, please skip this post, because it is full of spoilers! 

The inside of the box is just a beautiful as the box it self. Here is the top of the inside of the box. 

Here is the side of the box. Look at those soft floral images! Just stunning!

Inside was a cute tote, notebook, pack of pencils, collectors pins, grid paper, and best of all, a new stamp set! 

As a Leader I get invited to a special event called Centre Stage! They sent gifts for this event to help organize my craft room!!! I just love it and love how it matches the Onstage box! 

Here is a close up to the pins and the flip side of that cute tote! 

I am so excited for Onstage on November 11th-13th. I will also be going to the Queens Retreat in Utah to watch Onstage at Home with some of my BEST stamping friends!!!

If you want to come to the next Stampin' UP! Onstage event you just need to be an active Demonstrator and can join my Stampin' UP! Team! Use the link below to order your Starter Kit Today! 

https://www.stampinup.com/join?dbwsdemoid=2130375

Miss Monday- Penguin Place Birthday Cards

 

Miss Monday cards with the Penguin Place stamp set and Penguin Builder Punch. 

The punch is currently unavailable but the stamp set is here and amazing!!! 

Usually you think of Christmas when you think of this stamp set found in the Holiday Mini Catalog but with the balloon and "happy birthday" stamps you can create this cute card! 

I used the Flirty Flamingo for this shade of pink but you could make this card in any color you have in your craft stash!

I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies to cut out the piece of Basic White but you could cut a 3 3/4 x 5 piece of Basic White instead if you don't have those. 

This one I stamp in the Costal Cabana ink and use it to stamp the penguins eyes. 

Give these cute penguins a try and order your stamp set before the end of December. 

Supplies

Penguin Place Stamp Set

Builder Penguin Punch

Stitched Rectangle Dies

Paper- Costal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, Basic Black, Basic White

Ink- Costal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, Calypso Coral, Memento Black

Always Recommended

Paper Snips

Trimmer

Simply Shammy

Die Cutting Machine

Bone Folder

Adhesives: Tombow, Tear Tape, Seal, & Dimensionals

Measurements

Coastal Cabana or Flirty Flamingo Cardbase: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4

Steps

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper. 
2. Die cut out your Basic White Stitched Rectangle. 
3. Stamp all around the cardbase front the stars.
4. Stamp the "Happy Birthday", balloon, and balloon string. 
5. Punch out the penguin in Basic Black and in Basic White. Stamp on the Basic White the eyes, beak, and feet. Punch the Calypso Coral feet. Glue the penguin pieces together. 
6. Attach the penguin with dimensionals and the Basic White with dimensionals. 

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Wonderful Wednesday- Queens Christmas Swaps

 In August the Queens did a Christmas Themed swap using stamp sets from the Holiday Mini Catalog! 

Below you will see the fabulous swaps I got, the name of the stamper, and a link to my online store where  you can buy the stamp set they used! Then scroll down to the bottom for my Facebook Live video where I open up each card and show you a handful of other Christmas Card ideas! 

*Prices are for the US

By Eileen Venter

Sweet Little Stockings Bundle $47.50 

By Lynda Day

Whimsical Trees Bundle $51.25

By Lisa Owen

Sweet Little Stockings Bundle $47.50

By Cindy Hafner

Penguin Place Stamp Set $17.00

By Unknown

Thinking Thanks & Peace $22.00

By Melanie Williams

Angels of Peace Stamp Set $21.00

By Kristy Clayton

Peaceful Deer Stamp Set $36.00

By Kathryn Whittaker

Words of Cheer Bundle $46.75

By Kristi Hamilton

Whimsical Trees Bundle $51.25

By Kandis Hoopes

Christmas Season Stamp Set $22

By Candice Anderson 

Snowbody Better $21.00

Facebook Live Video Sharing Christmas Card Ideas 

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!