Nutz about Stamping

With this bundle you can create love notes all year round

Here's this week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge:

 

When I first saw this map I stumbled a bit - I don't have a starburst die or punch and that closed off my imagination and design thinking for a bit. So instead of concentrating on the map elements I looked instead at my stamp sets and bundles. With Valentine's Day coming soon I thought you might like a fun idea to try so I looked instead at a theme idea and how I could 'tweak' the map elements as a result. 

I am having so much fun playing with the Sweet Conversations bundle. I recently created a YouTube Video (here) and thought maybe I would use the bundle to give you another idea. 

The Sweet Conversations Bundle includes the Sweet Conversations Stamp Set and the Sweet Hearts Dies. The hearts in these products make it so easy to create unique valentines. You can also use them to create love notes throughout the year. (Also available in French)

This fun, Sweet Conversations valentine-themed set (17 stamps!) includes a variety of hearts—including conversation hearts—that can be used on valentines and with other love-themed projects. It also includes circles, stripes, and a tag, all things that make this set even more versatile.

The Sweet Hearts Dies (16 in the pack) is an explosion of hearts. But that's not all. In addition to the hearts, this set of dies include banners, a box, and a tag. Use them to make easy valentines, little love notes, and tiny treat boxes. You'll love seeing what you can create.

I thought it would be fun to replace the sunburst element with a heart and the square element with a tag. Once I did that, the rest was easy. 

Here's my card:

Why not give our card map challenge a try and see what you come up with too? Think outside the card map box and have fun! 

If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here. 

This is the perfect time to join my team of amazing stampers

Sale-a-Bration is Stampin’ Up!’s BIGGEST sales event that gives us several ways to earn free product and great benefits and guess what? It's now on!  For TWO MONTHS you and I are going to Sale-a-Brate together!

(psst: click on the catalog cover below to download a free copy to you device!)

There are three ways to enjoy Sale-a-bration:

1. SHOP

Earn exclusive items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure while purchasing (before shipping and taxes) Stampin’ Up! products that you already love – including from the Annual Catalog, the new Mini Catalog, the Clearance Rack or other Online items (like Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and Kit Collections). 

Stampin’ Up! is offering two levels of FREE Sale-a-Bration items:

• LEVEL ONE – Free with $50 Purchase. For every $50 you spend, you can select one Level One item to add to your order. Here are the items included in the Level One offering:
  • Island Vibes Cling Stamp Set (#158096)
  • Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper (#158127)
  • Catching Butterflies Cling Stamp Set (#158108)
  • Driving By Cling Stamp Set (#158099)
  • Sunshine & Rainbows 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (#158126)
  • Simply Marbelous 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (#158128)
  • Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set (#158087)
• LEVEL TWO – Free with $100 Purchase. For every $100 you spend, you can select one Level Two item to add to your order. Here are the items included in the Level Two offering:
  • Friendly Hello Photopolymer Stamp Set + Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (#159990)
  • Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (#158081)

2. HOST

You are going to love this second way –HOST. 

When you place a Stampin’ Up! order at my online store for more than $300 between January 4 and February 28, you will automatically receive the gorgeous Calming Camellia Cling Stamp Set. Have a look at this gorgeous set: 

Tip: grab your friends and together create a $300 order - then share the Calming Camellia set around! 

3. JOIN

This is my FAVORITE way for you to save during Sale-a-Bration, and it’s perfect for you! Between January 4 and February 28, join my All About Stamping team and earn the following with your $99 Starter Kit:

• Your choice of $125 in product for $99 (with free shipping)
• TWO FREE stamp sets of your choice (from the Annual Catalog or current Mini Catalog)

But there are more amazing reasons to join my team during Sale-a-Bration:

• FREE SHIPPING of your Starter Kit!
• 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator). Fabulous!
• Earn Sale-a-Bration rewards on orders after your starter kit arrives with an opportunity to earn additional rewards only available to demonstrators
• My exclusive team Facebook page! 
• You are under no obligation to ever sell or share with anyone (although it's fun when you do) and do you have to make any further purchases unless you choose to do so.

Here's someone from Stampin' Up! to walk you though the Sale-a-bration catalog so you can see each product up close! 

Have questions? Please ask, I am always happy to help! (terri@nutzaboutstamping.com)

 

Do you know how to make this beautiful, watercolored card background?

In today's CASE the Catty project I am going to feature the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set which you can find in the Jan-June Mini Catalog. I am going to show you how to create the really cool background layer that you will see in one of the catalog samples.

Adorable hedgehogs mingle with flowers, butterflies, forest mushrooms, and birds in the Happy Hedgehogs set. Combine the images to create a playful scene to adorn scrapbooks. Or create a card to thank someone in your life for their kindness and friendship. It's so easy—stamp the line-art images on a card front, add the sentiment that expresses your feelings, and send!

You can bundle the stamp set with the Hedgehog punch for quick and easy card making:

 

Supplies

I love one of the Happy Hedgehogs samples on page 64 of the Mini, a card that was created by a Stampin' Up! concept artists. If you look at the note under the card, it says "Create unique plaid backgrounds with Watercolor Painters". 

So I thought I would recreate this sample with my own lil twist and show you how to create the watercolored background.

First, let's have a look at my creation. 

Here's what you need to create my card. And underneath you will find my video tutorial showing you, step-by-step, how to make it! 

Supplies

Stamp set: Happy Hedgehogs (157983, or bundle with punch using 157985)

Ink: Pear Pizzazz; Memento Tuxedo Black; Bumblebee

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Pear Pizzazz: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
          Very Vanilla: 3/4" x 2"; 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
          Watercolor paper: 3 1/4" x 5" 

Misc: Water Painters (151298); 2021-23 In Color Jewels (155571); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Dimensionals, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (149612)

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies you need to celebrate

Did you see that? It’s a mischievous monkey swinging from tree to tree! What about that elephant marching through the mud? Can you catch an antelope galloping in the grass? Grab your binoculars, buckle up, and hop into our off-road truck—there’s so much to see on this safari!

Answer the call of the wild—and your creativity—with the Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit.

This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for! Make every occasion a celebration with this month’s amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments.

Don’t monkey around and miss this amazing adventure! Unleash your creativity with February’s wildly fun kit. To explore what’s inside, keep reading!

ABOUT THIS MONTH’S KIT

Name: Safari Celebration

Details:

• This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
• The Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Spot!
• This kit’s stamp set is an uplifting one! Make every occasion a celebration with sentiments that say “yay!”, “fantastic!”, and other fun phrases.
• Explore each of our current In Color collections with this colorful kit! Discover designs and paper pieces in Bumblebee (a 2020–2022 In Color), Fresh Freesia (a 2021–2023 In Color), and Soft Succulent (a 2021–2023 In Color).
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

Oh and it gets even BETTER! Subscribe for 3, 6, or 12 months by 10 February, and you will earn free product!

PREPAID PAPER PUMPKIN SUBSCRIPTIONS DURING SALE-A-BRATION
3-month prepaid subscription	1 FREE $50  Sale-A-Bration item
6-month prepaid subscription	2 FREE $50 Sale-A-Bration items	OR	1 FREE $100  Sale-A-Bration item
12-month prepaid subscription	4 FREE $50 Sale-A-Bration items	OR	2 FREE $100  Sale-A-Bration items (Plus host benefits!)

You need to see the product that will make beautiful card images

Today's card features a new product in the Jan-June Mini Catalog: Butterflies & Flowers Decorative Masks:

You can create textured and colored backgrounds with these Decorative Masks. The stencils are an easy way to blend colors on your cards and other paper crafting projects. You can use the background masks on their own. But your images will really pop when you layer the detailed masks over the backgrounds to get even more depth and dimension. Use with classic ink and coloring tools such as Blending Brushes and Sponge Daubers for beautiful color. You can also use them with Embossing Paste and Palette Knives for textured designs.

Here's one card idea showing you how to create beautiful card images:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Happy & Heartfelt (158005)
• Card Stock — Highland Heather (146986), Gorgeous Grape (146987), Basic White (159276)
• Stamp Pads – Gorgeous Grape (147099), Granny Apple Green (147095)
• Misc. – Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks (158142), Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136), Blending Brushes (153611), Versamark Pad (102283), Stampin’ Emboss Powders, Metallics (155555), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Heat Tool (129053)  
• NON STAMPIN’ UP: Post It Notes for covering the Decorative Masks where needed.

Measurements 

• Gorgeous Grape: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”
• Highland Heather: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" 
• Basic White: 3 3/4” x 5”, 4” x 5 1/4” (for inside panel)

Instructions 

1. Score the Gorgeous Grape card base at 4 1/4” for a landscape card. Add the larger Basic White panel to the inside.
2. Position the delicate side of the floral mask piece on the smaller Basic White panel on the lower left side. Use Post It Notes where needed to protect the rest of the card panel.
3. Use a Blending Brush to add Gorgeous Grape ink to the card.
4. Flip to the thicker part of the Decorative Mask and align the small circles in the three flowers making sure no white shows. Place Post It Notes where needed. Use the same Blending Brush to add more Gorgeous Grape ink to the card.
5. Stamp a sentiment on the right side of the card with Versamark Ink and cover it with Gold Embossing Powder. Heat with the Heat Tool.
6. Add three of the Brushed Brass Butterflies to the card,
7. Adhere the Basic White panel to the Highland Heather panel with the liquid glue; add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the panel and add to the card front.

Tip: click on the decorative masks photo above to order it at my online store. Join me in making beautiful cards! 

There are so many possibilities for this simple card map challenge

Sometimes it is nice to see a simple card map design as it helps us to revisit our crafting products and see all the possibilities waiting there. 

That's the approach I took for today's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge. 

At first I thought that I would use a layer of designer series paper on the card base. But I didn't really have a paper design that 'jumped out' at me. 

So I thought, instead, about the stamp set I might use and that came to me easily:

The Awesome Otters stamp set is a FREE choice for Sale-a-bration right now - available with at $50 order (or €65 in the NL) until the end of February. Learn more about Sale-a-bration here! 

I decided to use the otter image in the water and then it hit me. Rather than using designer paper on the card front, what if I used an embossing folder instead? So that's what I did. To achieve the affect I wanted, I first used my Blending Brushes...

.... to add two different colors of ink: Balmy Blue and Misty Moonlight. After that was applied to the Basic White card base I then embossed this layer with the Painted Texture 3D embossing folder:

 

This folder kind of looks like splashing water so that works for me. 

Here's my Awesome Otters card map challenge card:

So dang cute! And now it's your turn - see what you can create using this week's card map challenge and see what speaks to you from your crafting space. 

If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here to head on over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

 

Want to see how to earn free crafting products? Then read on!

Sale-a-Bration is Stampin’ Up!’s BIGGEST sales event that gives us several ways to earn free product and great benefits and guess what? It's now on!  For TWO-MONTHS you and I are going to Sale-a-Brate together!

(psst: click on the catalog cover below to download a free copy to you device!)

There are three ways to enjoy Sale-a-bration:

1. SHOP

Earn exclusive items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure while purchasing (before shipping and taxes) Stampin’ Up! products that you already love – including from the Annual Catalog, the new Mini Catalog, the Clearance Rack or other Online items (like Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and Kit Collections). 

Stampin’ Up! is offering two levels of FREE Sale-a-Bration items:

• LEVEL ONE – Free with $50 Purchase. For every $50 you spend, you can select one Level One item to add to your order. Here are the items included in the Level One offering:
  • Island Vibes Cling Stamp Set (#158096)
  • Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper (#158127)
  • Catching Butterflies Cling Stamp Set (#158108)
  • Driving By Cling Stamp Set (#158099)
  • Sunshine & Rainbows 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (#158126)
  • Simply Marbelous 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (#158128)
  • Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set (#158087)
• LEVEL TWO – Free with $100 Purchase. For every $100 you spend, you can select one Level Two item to add to your order. Here are the items included in the Level Two offering:
  • Friendly Hello Photopolymer Stamp Set + Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (#159990)
  • Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (#158081)

2. HOST

You are going to love this second way –HOST. 

When you place a Stampin’ Up! order at my online store for more than $300 between January 4 and February 28, you will automatically receive the gorgeous Calming Camellia Cling Stamp Set. Have a look at this gorgeous set: 

 

Tip: grab your friends and together create a $300 order - then share the Calming Camellia set around! 

3. JOIN

This is my FAVORITE way for you to save during Sale-a-Bration, and it’s perfect for you! Between January 4 and February 28, join my All About Stamping team and earn the following with your $99 Starter Kit:

• Your choice of $125 in product for $99 (with free shipping)
• TWO FREE stamp sets of your choice (from the Annual Catalog or current Mini Catalog)

But there are more amazing reasons to join my team during Sale-a-Bration:

• FREE SHIPPING of your Starter Kit!
• 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator). Fabulous!
• Earn Sale-a-Bration rewards on orders after your starter kit arrives with an opportunity to earn additional rewards only available to demonstrators
• My exclusive team Facebook page! 
• You are under no obligation to ever sell or share with anyone (although it's fun when you do) and do you have to make any further purchases unless you choose to do so.

Here's someone from Stampin' Up! to walk you though the Sale-a-bration catalog so you can see each product up close! 

Have questions? Please ask, I am always happy to help! (terri@nutzaboutstamping.com)

Do you know which bundle is perfect for so many sweet occasions?

There are times when we are all stuck for inspiration and so in this new series I want to show you how to use a resource that you always have on hand to help you come up with card layouts and design ideas. This is my 'CASE the Catty' series. 

Today's card was inspired by the brand new Jan-June Mini catalog!

 

 

 

 

The Sweet Conversations bundle caught my eye as I browsed through the Mini catalog. Although I don't usually purchase Valentines bundles this one goes beyond that one-day event.

 

 

The Sweet Conversations bundle is part of the Sweet Talk product suite. Let's have a look in the catalog at what the concept artists at Stampin' Up! have shared, on page 8.

 

 

The box in the bottom right corner is super cute but I don't have the box nor did I purchase the designer series paper. So let me show you how to take this idea and turn it into a card. I have even made a video to talk you through each step. 

 

Here's my card without jewels:

 

 

And here it is with jewels - which do you like more? 

 

 

I think the jewels add a 'crowing' touch. Here's what you need to gather to make my card at home. You will find my video underneath. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Sweet Conversations (bundle: 157624)

Ink: Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 4 1/2" x 4"
        Fresh Freesia: (2) 1/4" x 4 1/4"; 1 1/2" square
        Polished Pink: 1 1/2" square; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" x 2 1/2" 

Misc: Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon (155615); Baker's Twine Essential Pack (155475); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

Want to see my Happy Hedgehogs Valentine using the Sweet Conversations bundle? Click here: https://bit.ly/3r2UP4N

See how to express the kind of love that would make cupid jealous

We all know that roses are red and violets are blue—it’s time that love-themed cards got an upgrade! The Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit will help you express that forever kind of love with heart-shaped cards that would make Cupid jealous. 

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

Paper Pumpkin is our monthly One-Stop Box™ that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy! These thoughtfully themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage Stampin’ Up! customers to explore their creativity, try new techniques, and discover their potential in papercrafting. 

The Kisses & Hugs kit is not bound to just Valentine’s Day, it works for all love occasions year-round like anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, or those “just because” days.

ABOUT THE KIT            Order by 10 January!

Name: Kisses & Hugs

Details:

• Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes
• Kit features an exclusive Two-Step photopolymer stamp set
• Kit includes a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Card size: 4-1/2" x 4-1/4" (11.4 x 10.8 cm) heart-shaped cards; folded
• Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla

You can even order an add-on to this kit (on 25 January): 

Name: Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes 

Item number: 160147 | $10.00 USD 

Details:

• Contains 20 mini treat boxes and 20 heart tags
• Gold cord: 10-1/2" yards (9.6 m)
• Finished size: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" (4.4 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
• Printed with gold foil

These coordinated treat boxes are not included in this month’s kit and are only available for purchase separately as an add-on online starting 25 January. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase and they are only available while supplies last.

Here's a fun sneak peek! Remember:  you only have two more days to subscribe to get this kit: 

Subscribe HERE!

This colorful new crafting kit is perfect for wishing the happiest of birthdays

Your wish just came true—the Kits Collection has a new birthday kit!

Let’s give a big “Hip Hip Hooray” for the new addition to the Kits Collection: Light the Candles—a birthday card kit you’ll be using all year! This kit features bright colors, sparkly embellishments, and a simple peek-through technique that will make you want to party. These cards are perfect for wishing the happiest of birthdays, or to use as invitations to an exciting birthday bash! Now is the perfect time to stock up on birthday cards to use throughout the year.

DETAILS        #159332        $19

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• Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
• Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
• Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Spot.
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Night of Navy

 

Here's a fun unboxing video - done by the CEO of Stampin' Up! (Sara!)

 

Need more information? Email me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com 

The perfect challenge: create a card with anything you like

Now this is my kind of challenge, how about you? 

 

I decided to use a new set of dies, ones that are bundled with the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set. An odd couple but I love them! 

Do you ever have those design moments where you know exactly what you are going to create? Those happen rarely for me but not today! I knew immediately that I wanted to use a gorgeous design from the Symbols of Fortune designer series paper pack - also new!

And one single die-cut using my Dandy Wishes dies:

Put all these yummy products together and here's one idea you can create:

Here's some even better news! All the products I used are now available to order. Click on any of the photos to order at my online store. 

Want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's card map challenge? Click here. 

 

Join the excitement of two new and amazing catalogs!

I am delighted to announce that two new Stampin' Up! catalogs go live TODAY! 

Introducing the January - June Mini Catalog:

Some of my faves:

Happiness Hedgehogs

 Flowering Fields

Paradise Palms

And the January - February Sale-a-Bration catalog. What will you earn for free? 

These catalogs offer (in total) 100 pages of new products and samples! Click on each catalog cover above to download a copy to your device.

And when you see some must-have products, click on the shopping cart on the right side of my blog to link over to my online store! 

 

Case the catalog card series: Peaceful Cabin

One of the most common questions I get from other crafters is: how do you figure out what to make? Where do you get your inspiration from? 

There are times when I am stuck for ideas too, and so in this new series of video tutorials I want to show you how to use a resource that you always have on hand to help you come up with card layouts and design ideas. Introducing my Case the Catty series.

For today's card and video I decided to use my Peaceful Cabin bundle and CASE (copy and share everything) the Aug-Dec Mini Catalog (catty) sample - with a twist. 

The Peaceful Cabin bundle has been one of my go-to faves for holiday crafting and I am so sad it is retiring on 3 January.  When I looked for an idea in the Mini catalog I wasn't so taken with the sample provided.

 

But: did you know that at the back of the Mini are additional ideas just waiting to be CASE'd?

 

Let's have a look at what Stampin' Up! has shared using the Peaceful Cabin bundle, on page 68. That's the card I am going to CASE with a twist. 

 

 

This card is super easy to make with its repeated stamping and die-cutting. In my video below I show you how to do this along with bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

Here's my CASE'd card. Can you spot the twists?

 

 

Here's how to make this card at home. 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin bundle (156816)

 

Ink: Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Garden Green, Crumb Cake

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Evening Evergreen: 2 3/4" x 4"; 3" x 4"
        Soft Succulent: 2 3/4" x 4" 
        Garden Green: 2 3/4" x 4" 
        Ever Eden: 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" 

 

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Polished Dots (158134, available 4 Jan); Mini Stampin Dimensionals

 

And here's my video - thanks for watching!

 

I invite you to join my exciting countdown to the new catalog: Blessings of Home

Today I have a gorgeous, but oh so easy, birthday card idea using the new Blessings of Home stamp set. 

If you have the Jan-June Mini catalog, check out this lovely bundle on page 60. 

The phrases are really positive and the images are perfect for watercoloring using your favorite tools, or you can just leave them unfilled for an equally stunning look. 

What makes today's card interesting is that it also features a shadow technique. And such yummy paper!

Here are two card views - can you see the shadow? 

Here's a side view: 

Here's how to make this card, when your bundle arrives. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Blessings of Home (157930) or Blessings of Home Bundle (157939)
• Card Stock – Misty Moonlight (153081); Basic White (159276)
• Stamp Pads – Misty Moonlight (153118)
• Misc. – Heart & Home Designer Series Paper DSP (157928); Flowers of Home Dies (157938); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)

Measurements: 

• Misty Moonlight: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 2 ½” x 3 ¾”
• Basic White: 3 ½” x 4 ¼”, 3/8” x 4”, 2 ½” x 3 ¾”; 4” x 5 ¼”
• DSP: 3 pieces at 1”

Instructions:

1. Stamp smaller floral bouquet in Misty Moonlight ink on to the 2 ½” x 3 ¾” piece of Basic White.
2. Die cut the bouquet with the coordinating die.
3. Die cut the same shape out of the 2 ½” x 3 ¾” piece Misty Moonlight. This will form the shadow.
4. Place three Dimensionals on the back of the stamped and die cut bouquet.
5. Adhere the Dimensionals to the die cut Misty Moonlight piece that is the same shape. This will give the bouquet extra dimension and depth when viewed from an angel.
6. Adhere the 3-1/2” x 4-1/4” piece of Basic White to the center of the card.
7. Adhere the three DSP strips to the Basic White. TIP: Start with one side, then do the opposite side, then then center the middle panel.
8. Stamp the greeting in Misty Moonlight on the 3/8” x 4” piece of Basic White.
9. Adhere the greeting towards the bottom of the card with two mini dimensionals.
10. Place adhesive on the back of the layered bouquet piece. Tuck the bottom of the stems under the greeting and adhere.
11. Place one large rhinestone at the beginning of the greeting.
12. Stamp an inside greeting on the 4” x 5 ¼” piece of Basic White and adhere it inside the card.

When you are ready to add this bundle to your crafting collection, click on the shopping cart image on the right side of my blog to head to my online store! Tip: this bundle is available for ordering on 4 January! 

Join my exciting countdown to the new catalog: Happy Hedgehogs

As soon as I saw this new bundle on page 64 of the Jan - June Mini Catalog, it was instant love! I have to admit I am a sucker for cute sets, and hedgehogs are just the cutest! 

Introducing Happy Hedgehogs, a brand-new bundle in the Jan-June Mini catalog. The stamp set is bundled with a punch for easy and super cute card making. Use your favorite coloring tools and the fun phrases to make many playful, friendship card ideas.  

Normally I try to purchase and share what YOU would like to see, but this particular purchase was pure selfishness. I decided to create cards that I will love to send to friends and family, and maybe win you over too? 

Here's a photo of the stamp set:

And the punch that you can bundle with the set to make your crafting life fussy-cutting free:

My first card design came to mind immediately. I chose a Valentines or love theme, which can also double as a friendship card.

The designer paper comes from the Heart Warming Hugs pack - the perfect design that goes well beyond Christmas. 

Here's my card: 

And here's how to make it once your bundle arrives.

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Happy Hedgehogs (bundle 157984) 
• Stamp Pads – Real Red (147084); Just Jade (153115); Early Espresso (147114)
• Paper – Basic White (159276); Real Red (102482) 
• Misc. – Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (144108); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper (153492); Stitched Rectangles dies (151820); Paper Snips (103579); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Sweet Heart Dies (157623); Stampin’ Seal (149699)

 

Measurements:  

• Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; 4” x 2 ¾”; (2) 2” x 1 ¼”; 2 ¼” x 1 ¾”
• Real Red: 2 ¼” x 1”
• Heartwarming Hugs: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Adhesive Sheet: 2” x 1 ¼”

 

Instructions:

1. Create Basic White card base. 
2. Ink phrase using Real Red ink and stamp onto Basic White. Die-cut using Stitched Rectangle.
3. Ink two hedgehogs and stamp onto Basic White. Punch one hedgehog; fussy cut the second one using Paper Snips. 
4. Ink grass image and stamp along bottom of Basic White layer. Attach two hedgehogs using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
5. Attach Adhesive Sheet to back of Real Red layer. Die-cut Hearts dies from Sweet Heart dies. 
6. Peel adhesive backing from Real Red hearts. Attach to Basic White layer, in-between hedgehogs. Add small hearts above hedgehogs. 
7. Adhere Heartwarming Hugs paper onto Basic White card base, using Stampin’ Seal. Attach hedgehog layer on top. 
8. Add die-cut phrase under hedgehog layer to complete the card. 

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