I, personally, do not send a ton of Halloween cards. HOWEVER, the cards I do send are very important!! They go to kids and nursing homes mostly. This cute Pick of the Patch Bundle with punch #162201 is PERFECT! Gotta love the crow!
Countryside Corners Dies #161471 creates an interesting layer for the pumpkin!
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FESTIVE is the best word to describe the Merry & Bright Bundle #161951! It makes you HAPPY!
The letter "H" comes from the Alphabet a la Mode Dies #160750. Wink of Stella #141897 has been splattered on for sparkle!
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This bundle offers two types of Christmas lights. Melon Mambo & Granny Apple 12 X 12" Foil Sheets #161953 add lots of reflection! Create for Christmas!
What a great pairing, All About Autumn Bundle #162186 and So Sincere Stamp Set #162283! The vertical sentiment fits perfectly when the card front is cut one inch short.
The All About Autumn 6X6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #162178 has geometric foil designs on one side and Fall images on the other.
This would be a perfect Birthday card for a man! Have you felt the season changing?
Are chilly temps creeping into your area? Fall starts next week! Autumn Leaves Bundle #162186 will inspire you to create for the season! This foiled leaf is die cut using the Oxidized Copper 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #162190! It's a WOW!
The black base card really POPS this lovely leaf! The Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder #162189 adds wonderful texture!
This fall color pallet is Very Vanilla, Copper Clay and Basic Black.
Make a card, Mail a card!
Here is an idea for the guys in your life! The FUN Let's Go Fishing 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #16111534 does all the design work for this clever masculine card! Each panel is cut 1-3/4 X 4". The base card is the standard 5-1/2 X 4-1/4".
Use leftover paper strips to add interest inside your cards.
All That Dies #159078 adds fun details! Don't forget to stamp for the guys in your life!
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We all love crafting! Crafting with You Bundle #161226 creates adorable cards to send to all your crafty friends!! This card converts the easel into a TABLE for the sewing machine!
INSIDE. The Glorious Gingham 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #163170 is CLASSIC! This color is Blueberry Bushel.
This stamp set is guaranteed FUN!!
Make an extra special cards for your fellow paper crafters by using the Crafting with You Bundle #161226! The background is Glorious Gingham 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #163170 in Lemon Lime Twist. It's much brighter than my picture.
A little 1" square of designer paper can be cut diagonally to add color to the inside!
This bundle also includes dies for sewing, drawing, painting, knitting and embroidery! It's so much FUN!!
Demonstrator Dana Meacham was the SWAP WINNER at my recent Midwest North Star Stampers Annual Demonstrator Gathering! She did an outstanding job with the Stargazing Suite #161189! This is a Fancy Fold that opens twice. The base card is a basic "Z Fold." Dana used Blending Brushes to add color to the astronaut before die cutting.
She paired the Stargazing 12X12" Designer Series Paper #161175 with the Holographic Trio 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #161744. It's a WOW!!
The inside opens upward to view the sentiment. Thank you for a "STELLAR" creation, Dana! There were lots of other great swaps, too!
This recent class project features some fun detailed elements. The Earthen Elegance Suite #161518 is a HIT! The two leaf elements are die cut with Distressed Gold 12X12" Specialty Paper #159237 for maximum impact!
The pottery was die cut and then embossed using the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders #157980. It adds realistic details! The color of the base card is Pecan Pie.
A simple 1" strip of Earthen Elegance 12X12" Designer Series Paper adds interest.
If you love stamping with florals, you'll love this Earthen Elegance Suite. It's something different in the gardening category
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Give your stamped image a pattern! This technique is called "PAPER PIECING." Simply stamp your image onto designer paper, cut out and apply to the main image. Choose a design "scale" that is appropriate.
This adorable truck is an online exclusive, Trucking Along Bundle with Truck Punch #162306. A tiny print was selected from the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper #161467 to apply to this truck. It gives an entirely fresh look to this cute old truck!
These interesting octagons are die cut with the Countryside Corners Dies #161471. The shape is featured on the front and carried inside the card. The color of the base card is Boho Blue.
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Need a cute and quick note?? Grab Stampin' Up!'s handy pre-cut, pre-scored Note Cards & Envelopes #159232. This eye catching Real Red Flower is die cut with the Paper Florist Dies #161284. There are 18 dies to create any type of flower from tiny to generous. This die set a stand alone die that does not have a coordinating stamp set...so don't miss it in the catalog!!
The circle sentiment is from Circle Sayings Stamp Set #161348. July is BONUS MONTH: earn a $5 bonus coupon for EACH and EVERY $50 you purchase! Redeem your coupons in AUGUST! NO limits!
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This Fancy Fold Easel Card is the perfect format to show off this "sunny message!" Cut your base card stock 4-1/4 X 11". Score at 5-1/2 and 2-3/4". Elevate a "STOP" for the card front to rest against. It's easy and fun!!
Attach only the lower half of the front layer to the base card.
The sunny yellow truck is colored with Daffodil Delight Blends. The Blueberry Bushel paper is Glorious Gingham 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163170.
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Sweetness!! This Darling Details Bundle #161371 is totally feminine. These adorable cards show three levels of creativity. How fancy and detailed do you create your cards?? It's up to you! Each one is lovely!
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Here is a great pairing: Earthen Textures Bundle #161514 and Countryside Corners Dies #161471.
These are Note Cards with Envelopes #159232 measuring 5 X 3-1/2". They are handy and mailable!
The colors are NEW Pebbled Path and Pretty Peacock. The Earthen Elegance 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #161503 has the center cut out using a Countryside Corner Die!
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Do you need a special card? Check out these Darling Details Dies #161370!
The sweet flower die is cut from More Dazzle 6 X 6" Specialty Paper #161749. The base card is Cherry Cobbler color. The flower is mounted onto Bubble Bath color.
The scalloped edge die has slits for a narrow ribbon or strip of cardstock. ADORABLE!!
Lots of choices is what you get with the charming Countryside Corners Dies #161471!
The cute notes are made by NOT DIE CUTTING the folded edge of the card. Simply position the die off the folded edge of the cardstock. It's very simple and gives you a uniquely shaped card!
Inside, use the same dies to shape the white layer.
The base card is Misty Moonlight color...sort of a denim look.
The cute layers are cut from Neutrals 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #161641. Sentiments are Go To Greetings #158763. Try this!
Milestone Birthdays require very special cards! The Wanted To Say Dies #161594 are perfect with a choice of "Celebrate" or "Happy Birthday." The number "60" is from the handy Alphabet A La Mode Dies #160750.
The card base features the "Bargello Technique," which starts as 1/2" strips of Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, and Gorgeous Grape colors. You might be familiar with Bargello quilts.
Glue the 1/2" strips to a base card stock. Cut the base card stock into 1/2" strips. Stagger the strips one square down and attach to the card for an interesting background. Try different color combos!! Try different widths of strips. PLAY!!
Try it!!
My team member and friend, Shari Wicks from Florida, used Berry Harvest Stamp #161272 to create this exquisite card. After gold embossing on watercolor paper, Shari water colored the images. The result are stunning and regal!
Inside Shari used the Very Best Trio Punch #159878. Shari has inspired me to use my heat embossing supplies!! When was the last time you heat embossed??
These colors are Gorgeous Grape and Old Olive for water coloring. The base card is Blackberry Bliss with a layer of Distress Gold 12 X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #159237.
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Sometimes, you need to send a get well note. This is a great one to have on hand! This bold sentiment with it's shadow is from the Wanted To Say Dies #161594. It's big and easy to read!
The Azure Blue layer is die cut with Radiating Stitches Dies #161595 to add texture. Tip: use a dry adhesive to attach the Radiating Stitches because liquid glue will seep through the slats.
Look at what designer papers can do for your images!! These decorative clay pots look so real with the dripping glaze!! This Earthen Elegance 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #161503 is ON SALE all month for 15% OFF!! The sale price is only $10.62! Other designs are available.
This earthy combo of colors is Copper Clay, Basic Black, Pecan Pie and Early Espresso. The layer is cut with the Countryside Corners Dies #161471.
Surprise! Inside, is a Very Vanilla layer cut with the same Countryside Corners Dies.
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An easy to read, bold HAPPY BIRTHDAY sentiment is an essential for all stampers to have in their collections! This Phrases for All Stamp Set #161403 fits the bill!!
This base card is Soft Sea Foam with a layer of vellum. The vellum has been die cut using the Dots & Spots Die #159164 for subtle texture. The green card stocks are Garden Green, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, and Granny Apple Green punched with the Bough Punch #157711.
This versatile Birthday card is great to have on hand!
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This is an extra special greeting for an extra special lady. Little pansy faces always bring a smile!
Both of these sentiments are from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set #154999. I also used the coordinating Pansy Dies #155680.
These colors flow together so well: Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape!
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Nesting dies create lots of varied frames! These blue hue papers are a HIT. Blue is BACK in fashion!! This is an inspirational collection of very pretty products!
Countryside Inn Suite #161474
Milestone Birthdays demand extra special cards!! Putting a number on a Birthday card elevates your message. Alphabet a la Mode Dies #160750 are perfect with 52 dies of letters and numbers. These numbers were die cut from the Soft Shimmer 12 X 12" Paper Combo Pack #161750.
This card is happy Berry Burst color!! The envelope flap and card accent layers are Glorious Gingham 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #163170.
This is the original card created with Inked & Tiled Bundle #161168. It uses the punch from the bundle for the sentiment. Simply change the sentiment to a number!
Birthday are special, so make MILESTONE Birthday EXTRA SPECIAL!!
Mail your best friend a CHEERFUL greeting! This is Timeless Arrangements Bundle #161526 that contains 20 sentiments to mix and match!
Look closely and notice the cute tiny "x's" on the white die cut layer. What a SWEET detail!!
These happy colors are Berry Burst and Shaded Spruce, accented with Basic White.
There is a surprise inside!! This is the NEW Moody Mauve color combined with the Fresh as a Daisy Suite #161301!
SURPRISE! It's an explosion card sure to make the receiver SMILE!! The white circle is a place to handwrite your message! The "explosion" was created with the Fresh as a Daisy 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #161289.
This fun, versatile Daisy Suite would be a delightful addition to YOUR stamp stash!!
New stamps in New colors! I'm really enjoying the 15 NEW colors in this 2023-24 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog that was just released!! These pretty daisies are die cut in NEW Moody Mauve card stock, layered onto black for impact!! The base is Very Vanilla card stock embossed with the Painted Textures 3D Embossing Folder #154317.
This Cheerful Daisies Bundle #161297 is extremely versatile because there are 15 photopolymer stamp images and 14 coordinating dies!! Just scroll down to my previous post to see an entirely different look for this fun bundle!
Everyone loves Daisies, especially in their mailbox!!
This lovely gold foil die cut and embossed shell makes a wonderful focal point!! It's die cut with Seaside Seashells Dies #156095 and embossed with Seashells 3D Embossing Folder #154309.
The By The Bay 6X6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #160434 compliments the shell PERFECTLY!! The sentiments are from Friends are Like Seashells #158203.
For this fancy fold card, simply cut 1-1/4" off the right front edge. This gives a place to show more designer paper!
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Collect your scraps and make this card! This is such a cheery, vibrant card! That's probably why it was a recent class favorite!!
Cut card stock strips about 1/4 to 1/2" wide. Attach the strips to a card stock base. I chose to attach these diagonally for more interest.
Flip over the card stock and trim off the strips that protrude beyond the edges. Mount to a slightly larger Black layer.
Next, mount butterflies from the Brilliant Wings Dies #155523, die cut with Black Card Stock!! These dies are currently on the Last Chance List: regularly $44, FOR ONLY $17.80 while supplies last!! It's a SUPER DEAL!!!
This is a Gate Fold card, used in the landscape format. Try a scrap card!! Try using all brights or all pastels. Have fun playing with this fun scrap technique!!
Butterfly Brilliance Stamp #155092
Brilliant Wings Dies #155523
Both of these retire May 1, 2023
Here is a class hit from my recent Mail for Males Cards Class!! Brewed for You Bundle #159093 is PERFECT for the guys in your life!!
And surprise! This is an Easel Fancy Fold Card! Cut base card stock 11 X 4-1/4", and score at 5-1/2 and 2-3/4". SIMPLE. Add a "stop" for the front edge to rest against and make sure to "dimensionalize" it!
Inside is a great sentiment!!
Add Wink of Stella glitter pen #141897 to the beer foam, just for FUN!!
Michelle Miller, friend and team member, is my guest creator today. This cool card uses the Like an Animal 12 X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #160841. Look closely, and see the 1-1/2" Metallic Mesh Ribbon #153550.
These great sentiments are Kind & Sincere Stamp Set #160739 from the Spring Mini Catalog. Thanks for sharing this great card, Michelle!
SHARI BALL of Illinois
I offered my demonstrator Team, North Star Stampers, a random chance to win a product gift certificate from me. If they sent me a fancy fold birthday card, their name would go into a random drawing. Shari Ball, my direct Team member from Illinois won the drawing and has a Gift Certificate to ENJOY!! CONGRATS, to SHARI, who has been a demonstrator since 2004!!
Shari's floral card is an interlocking gate fold. Thanks to all Team members that entered!! I sure enjoyed getting your cards!! Hurray for handmade cards!!
Here is a lovely floral Vanilla Notecard #144236 with NO coloring! It's fast and elegant with Gold Foil embossed with the new Basics 3D Embossing Folder #161598 for texture.
The Abigail Rose Suite Collection #159052 is filled with realistic images and lots of easy to use neutrals on the designer papers.
This notecard has sooo many uses! I like to leave the inside blank. When I have the need to mail this card, I will quickly add the appropriate sentiment for the occasion. You can't go wrong with this sweet floral collection of products!
This card was a recent class favorite! This gorgeous paper is Pretty Prints 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159245 which coordinates with the Sun Prints Suite in the Annual Catalog on pages 90-91. The coordinating card stock I used is Soft Succulent.
Inside. The designer paper that creates the card front is cut 4 X 5-1/4". This fancy fold shows off both sides of the designer paper.
The sentiment, die cut, and embossing folder on the envelope flap, are from the coordinating Sun Prints Suite of products #158805! So pretty and so versatile!!
I had fun with color! I use quite a bit of black card stock, all year around. Black POPS all colors! These butterflies are cut with the Brilliant Wings Dies #155523. I applied Adhesive Sheets #152334 to the back of the black card stock before die cutting. This creates a "sticker," so application is quick and clean!! The backgrounds are Subtles 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #159255. These paper packs are SO HANDY and great for envelopes flaps, too!!
This is a fancy fold. The base is 4-1/4 X 5-1/2". The center is simply a narrow card, cut 8-1/2 X 3", scored at 4-1/4" and mounted on the center of the base. Simple. Try it!
Curves are interesting! Around the Bend Bundle #160650 is sweet!! This is a card for someone very special.
Country Gingham 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #160388 is a dainty compliment to the curve. So lovely!
Available NOW, this gorgeous product collection contains unique dies, soft colors, pretty embossing folders and beautiful designer papers!! This is the brand new online exclusive, Hello, Irresistible Suite #161154!
This collection has the option of using the Irresistible Blooms Dies #161149 to cut out the images from the Hello, Irresistible 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #161139. This is a time saver if you are busy.
Look at this lovely background created with the Basic 3D Embossing Folders #161598, three designs! These colors are Smoky Slate and So Saffron with a Pale Papaya Ribbon. SO pretty! To find this collection, go my online store and click online-exclusives.
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This mixed metallic paper combines metallic ink and foil with textural dry brush designs for a unique finish. You’ll love how it looks on your cards! This gorgeous product is Dry Brushed Metallic 12 X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #160837.
This paper is cut with my favorite dies, Scalloped Contours Dies #155560.
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This product bundle contains dies with incredible details and lots of curves! This is Around the Bend Bundle #160650 from the Spring 2023 Mini Catalog.
This bundle is paired with the Regency Park 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper. It's sweet flowers, polka dots and stripes in happy colors!
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HELLO crafty friends! Alphabet A La Mode #160750 is extremely versatile!! I love that this design is narrow and TALL!! That means more letters fit on a card front!! Yea!!
Handy Tip! To line up your letters, use any straight edge. Here I used a post-it note to create a straight line. Keep letters close together when creating a word. I like to use a pair of tweezers to hold the letters and position them. I ALWAYS use Adhesive Sheet #152334 on thin dies! Apply the Adhesive sheet to the back of the card stock BEFORE die cutting. This creates an easy to apply sticker!
This lovely black frame is Framed Florets Dies #160623. I also used the Adhesive Sheets when die cutting this frame. The bias plaid is the Country Gingham 6X6" Designer Series Paper #160388 in Mint Macaron.
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Yummy in the Tummy!! Share a Milkshake Bundle #160396 is lots of fun!! Create your favorite ice cream dishes! This one is chocolate stamped with Soft Suede ink. The color of the soda glass is Soft Sea Foam.
This is a Fancy Fold "Z" card card. The word "YUM," is created with the Alphabet a la Mode Dies #160750. The letters are narrow, but TALL so you can get more letters on a card front! Use the handy Adhesive Sheets #152334 on the backside of the cardstock BEFORE die cutting letters. They become stickers for a clean, quick application!
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This pretty two-step stamp set called Petal Park is part of a PUNCH bundle #160577. The punch fits the flower images. After stamping the flowers, I added a touch of Daffodil Delight Blends markers to the center area.
The background layer is Vellum, embossed with the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder #160580. Sale-A-Bration Promo ENDS Feb. 28th. Have you stocked up on your basic supplies and earned FREE Sale-A-Bration items?? Time is getting short. Do it today!!
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The lovely Regency Park 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #160559 creates a fun "FLOATING IMAGE" card! Simply attach assorted strips of paper to a Window Sheet #142314 leaving small regular spaces between papers. This layer was die cut with a Deckled Rectangle Die #159173. Run the die through your machine several times to cut through the Window Sheet completely. When you attach it to the card, dimensionalize it and it appears to "float!" Easy!!
I trimmed the waste and used it as an accent inside the card!
Have fun mixing your colors and designs! This is a great card to use up your Designer Paper scraps! Try it!
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Send a BIG Birthday squeeze with this zesty Sweet Citrus Bundle with Dies #160645!! It's nicely paired with Regency Park 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #160559. All these products are in the Spring Mini Catalog.
This easy Tri Fold fancy fold card is 10-3/4 X 4", scored at 1-3/4, 4-3/4 and 7-3/4 inches. It shows off the Designer Papers so well!
ANYONE would love this zesty card to celebrate their Birthday!! Try it!
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Never fear, gardeners! Spring will come! These colorful carrots are a FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set with a $50 purchase (USA.) They make a fun "thanks a bunch" card!
This is a two step stamp set so you get great details!! It's layered onto Dandy Designs 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper with 48 double-sided sheets, which is a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with a $100 purchase (USA.) This paper pack contains wonderful colors for Spring and Easter creating! Sale-A-Bration is the VERY BEST time to stock up on your creating essentials and earn FREE items from the S-A-B Flyer!!
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Here is a FUN TRICK you can use with larger die cuts, like in this pretty Ginkgo Branch Bundle #160469 from the 2023 Spring Mini Catalog! These colors are So Saffron stamped image and Flirty Flamingo die cut.
Attach the die cut, then cut the image in half and create two cards from one image!! MAGIC!!
You can see how these two cards line up to create one stamped and one die cut image. These cards are Petal Pink and Calypso Coral. Try this fun, time saving Two-fer!!
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