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Double Feature Friday- Jolly Delivery

 

Double Feature Friday with Jolly Delivery! 

Learn how to make two cards from the Stamp & Share Design team using the DSP from this suite!

Jolly Delivery

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Supplies:

 

·       Stamp Sets: Jolly Delivery (165848)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Basic White Thick (159229); Real Red (102482); North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper (165837)

·       Stamp Pads: Real Red (147084)

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183); Paper Trimmer ((152392); Bone Folder (102300

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Dear Dots (165848)

 

 

Measurements:

 

·       Basic White Thick: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 ¼” ; 3” x 3”

·       Real Red: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8” and 1” x  1 ¾”

·       DSP: 3 ¾” x 5” and  11/2” x 4 ¾”

 

 

Instructions:

 

1.     Attach red checked dsp to the 3 7/8” x 5 1/8” piece Real Red cardstock using Stampin’ Seal Adhesive then attach it to the card base, also with Stampin’ Seal Adhesive.

2.     Trim the 1 ½” x 4 ¾” blue polka dot dsp at an angle on the bottom and attach to card base with Stampin’Seal Adhesive.

3.     Cut circle using the largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies and the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

4.     Stamp the sentiment at the bottom of the circle with Real Red ink and attach to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5.     Attach truck ephemera from DSP pack to the circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

6.     Cut 1” x 1 ¾” piece of Real Red cardstock into a banner at one end and attach to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

7.     Attach Dear Dots (they are self adhesive).

 

 

Jolly Delivery

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Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Jolly Delivery Bundle (165845)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Real Red (102482); Basic White (166780); Garden Green (102584); North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper (DSP) (165837)

·       Stamp Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black (132708); Garden Green (147089); Stampin’ Blends in Real Red (154899) Petal Pink (154893) Crumb Cake (154882) and Basic Black (154843)

·       Tools: Branching Out Dies (165461); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

·        Miscellaneous: Dear Dots (165848); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ SEAL (152813); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); scissors

 

Measurements:

·       Real Red: 5 ½” x 7 ½” card base

·       Basic White: 4” x 5 ¼”, 2 ¼” x ½”, and 4” x 1 ½”

·       Garden Green: 2” x 3 ½”

·       North Pole Delivery DSP: 3” x 5 ¼” and 1 ¼” x 5 ¼”  

 

Instructions:

1.     Score Real Red card base on the long side at 3 ¼” and fold.

2.     Add the Basic White layer (4” x 5 ¼”) to the inside of the card. Then, add the smaller strip of DSP (blue polka dot print) to the inside on the right.  

3.     Adhere the other piece of DSP (print with store fronts) to the card front.

4.     Die cut the smallest tag shape using the Branching Out dies and Garden Green cardstock. Then, stamp the letters/packages image using Garden Green ink all over the shape.

5.     Attach the Garden Green tag shape to the card front being sure to only add adhesive to the left side of the tag and not the part that will be hanging off.    

6.     Stamp the dog and letters/packages image on the 4” x 1 ½” Basic White piece. Color the dog and the packages. I used Crumb Cake and Basic Black for the dog, Real Red for the sweater, and Petal Pink for the packages. Die-cut pieces using coordinating dies.

7.     Stamp the sentiment on the strip of Basic White cardstock using black ink. Cut the ends of the sentiment at an angle using scissors. Then, attach the sentiment to the card at the bottom of the green tag using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8.     Add the dog using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Then, add the letters and/or packages to the card using liquid glue.

9.     Lastly, add a few Dear Dots to the card. 

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Double Feature Friday- Gathering Moments

 

Double Feature Friday with the Gathering Moments Bundle! 

Learn two great ways how to make these "grateful" cards using the Gathering Moments Bundle! 

Click HERE to see the Gathering Moments at my Online store. 

Gathering Moments

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Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Gathering Moments (165970)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Lost Lagoon Card Stock (133679); Pretty Peacock Card Stock (150880); Basic White Card Stock (166780); Basic Beige Card Stock (164511); Gathering Together Designer Series Paper (165969)

·       Stamp Pads: Pretty Peacock Ink (150083); Soft Sea Foam Ink (147102); Lost Lagoon Ink (161678); White Craft Stampin’ Ink Refill (101780)

·       Tools: Gathering Moments Dies (165979); Water Painters (168253); Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder (165983); Blending Brushes (153611)

·       Miscellaneous: Loose Gold Sequins (165267); Black & White & Gold Bakers Twine (166005); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Liquid Glue (110755)

 

Measurements:

·       Lost Lagoon Card Stock: 4 ¼” x 11”

·       Pretty Peacock Card Stock: 4 1/8” x 5 3/8”

·       Basic Beige Card Stock: 2” x ½”, 3 ¾” x 5”

·       Basic White Card Stock: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”

·       DSP: 4” x 5 ¼”

·       White & Gold Twine: 16”

 

Instructions:

1.     Blend the Background:
Using blending brushes, apply Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, and Soft Sea Foam inks randomly across the Basic White cardstock. Create soft transitions between colors for a natural look.

2.     Add Water Splatter Texture:
Lightly load your Water Painter with clean water and flick droplets across the inked surface to create a subtle “bubbled” effect. Let it dry or gently blot with a paper towel.

3.     Create White Ink Splatters:
Place a few drops of White Ink Refill onto a clear stamping block. Add a small amount of water from your Water Painter and mix. Tap the loaded brush or your finger over the paper to create soft white splatters. (See video for technique.)

4.     Die-Cut the Leaf:
Die-cut the large “maple-style” leaf from your prepared background.

5.     Emboss the DSP:
Run your Designer Series Paper (DSP) through the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder to add texture and dimension.

6.     Adhere the Layers:
Attach the embossed DSP to the Pretty Peacock cardstock layer using Stampin’ Seal or Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

7.     Add the Leaf:
Adhere your die-cut leaf to the DSP layer using Stampin’ Dimensionals for lift and depth.

8.     Wrap the Twine:
Wrap White & Gold Twine around the layered piece and tie it in a bow near the leaf stem.

9.     Add the Sentiment:
Stamp your greeting on the Basic Beige strip using Pretty Peacock ink. Trim both ends at an angle with your Paper Snips. Adhere the strip over the twine using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

10. Embellish:
Add three Loose Gold Sequins with Liquid Glue for a touch of shine.

11. Finish the Inside:
Stamp a coordinating sentiment on the Basic Beige inside layer using Pretty Peacock ink. Add three small leaf clusters along the bottom with Lost Lagoon ink. (See video for placement.) Adhere this layer to the inside of the card.

12. Stamp the Envelope:
Stamp your envelope to match the card front for a polished, coordinated look.

 

Gathering Moments

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Supplies:

 

·       Stamp Sets: Gathering Moments (165970)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Crushed Curry Cardstock (131199); Early Espresso Cardstock (119686); Basic White Cardstock (166780); Gathering Together Designer Series Paper (165969)

·       Stamp Pads: Cajun Craze Ink (147085); Crushed Curry (147087); Crumb Cake (147116)

·       Tools: Gathering Moments Dies (165979)

·       Miscellaneous: Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (165984); Gold Striped 3/8” Mesh Ribbon (165599); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Liquid Glue (110755)

 

Measurements:

 

·       Crushed Curry:  8 ½” x 5 ½”

·       Early Espresso:  5” x 3 ¾”

·       Cajun Craze:  5 ¼” x 4” (x2)

·       Basic White:  5” x 3 ¾”; 4 ¼” x 5 ½” (x1); ¾” strip for greeting

·       DSP:  4 7/8” x 3 5/8”; ½” x 3 ¾”

·       Mesh Ribbon:  3”

Instructions

1. Score the Card Base
   Score the Crushed Curry cardstock at 4 ¼”.  Now fold the top half down towards the middle score line to create the easel part of the card.
2. Die Cut the Leaf
   Using the large leaf outline die, die cut the Early Espresso piece for the front.  Adhere it to the DSP so the DSP shows through the leaf window.  Adhere this to a Cajun Craze layer.  To add this to the front of the card, only apply adhesive to the bottom half of the card front.
3. Stamp and Die Cut Leaves, Acorn and Mushroom
   Using the various inks, stamp the leaves, acorn and mushroom on the Basic White cardstock and die cut them out.
4. Stamp Greeting
   Stamp the greeting of our choice on the ¾” strip of Basic White.  Cut a flag end.  Adhere to the Mesh Ribbon along the back using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Add to the card front.  Add the stamped and die cut leaves and acorn.
5. Stamp Inside
   Stamp a leaf on the inside.  Add in the mushroom using a Stampin’ Dimensional. That will allow the easel a place to “rest”.  Add a small strip of coordinating DSP to the inside piece.  Layer and adhere to the inside.
6. Add Finishing Touches
   Embellish with three Cajun Craze & Gold Dots.
7. Stamp the Envelope
   Stamp your envelope to coordinate with your card.

 Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Demo Swap- Christmas Cards with Z Fold

 November Demo Swap

Here are the rules:

💙Regals Color Family

💚Christmas

💛Z Fold

💜Ribbon

💙Die Cuts 

Below you will see the name of the stamper and the stamp set they used. 

The last card is mine and has a link to the blog with the video on how to make it. 

Video Short 

Cindy Hafner

Branching Out Bundle 

Marjeen Nation

Delicate Pines Bundle 

Cheryl Holden 

Branching Out Bundle 

Bonus Card (Make N Take) by Cindy Hafner 

Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder

My Swap 

Click HERE to learn more on how to make it. 

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

New at SU Blog Hop- Quick & Simple Christmas

 

Welcome to the NEW AT SU! Blog hop! We are a group of Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrators from around the world who are full of creative paper crafting ideas to share with you and help get you crafting! This month our theme is to help you have quick & simple Christmas cards that you could mass produce!

 I used Stampin' UP!'s A Child is Born stamp set. The nativity image in this set looks great when colored in with Stampin' Blends or heat embossed (check out HERE to see those cards) but if you need to make a lot of cards fast, those two methods should be avoided. 

To make it simple, use just one color of ink, one color of cardstock (with Basic White), one embossing folder, die and punch. 

The secret of making lots of cards all at once, or mass producing, is doing each step in batches. 

For these cards here was my order of operation.

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper (pick one color or do lots).

2. Die cut ALL your shapes (circles). 

3. Dry emboss ALL the paper.

4. Punch out as many of banner pieces needed. 

5. Stamp ALL one image. Stamp ALL the sayings.

6. Add Dimenionals to the back of ALL of the die cut shapes and punched banner sayings. 

I used the In Colors for my cards and paired each one with a different embossing folder. 

Secret Sea with Forever Plaid Embossing Folder

Strawberry Slush with Damask Designs Embossing Folder

Cloud Cover (with Secret Sea Ink) and Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder 

Darling Duckling with the Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder 

Timid Tiger with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder

Video Short

This is just ONE idea for some quick and simple Christmas cards! To get even MORE keep on hoping using the links below or clicking "Next"! 

I am happy to answer any questions about the techniques shown here! Please contact your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator to make a product purchase. If you do not have a demonstrator, you can use the links below to order products from me or join my team.

Product List

A Child Is Born Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [169234] $21.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00	Three Banner Punch [167050] $26.00	2025–2027 In Color™ 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165623] $14.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285] $9.00	Timid Tiger Classic Stampin' Pad [165278] $9.00	Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [165286] $9.00	Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad [165277] $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00

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*Correction: I used the Spotlight on Nature Dies

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!