Nutz about Stamping

What comes to mind when you see 12 tiny images?

This week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge is a doozie! 

 

Surprisingly, I figured out pretty quickly what I want to use for those 12 images - flowers! So I dug around in my stash until I spotted the Layers of Beauty stamp set:

That flower is so tiny that you can hardly see it in the photo but I decided to ink, stamp and color it instead of punching 9 small circles. 

Tip: use a pencil and ruler to help you with perfect placement. 

After I stamped my flowers I colored them with the blunt end of my Stampin' Blends. The phrase in the middle comes from the Adventurous Sky stamp set and the die??? It's a brand new offer called Peaceful Season - gorgeous frame die set!

Yummy, right? 

Now onto my card sketch card:

 

What will you create this week? Give our challenge and try and if you want to see what the other crew members created, click here. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to make your bullet journal pages pop? Try this!

Have you seen the new Winterly Treetops bundle in the Sept-Dec Mini Catalog? OH MY:

 

 

The Winterly Tree Tops bundle is the perfect addition to your Christmas and winter-themed crafts! Dazzle your loved ones with darling bird designs and wintery sprig details. Layer the sprig border behind a bird or two, then choose from a friendly sentiment to create a lovely card for Christmas, thank you, or thinking of you.

Yes, yes, yes, this bundle is perfect for card making. But.... what if we use this bundle for our bullet journals too! That's what I did for my September pages and I am in love. 

Here's my September cover page: 

And here are the weekly pages, each using a different color scheme. 

Week One: 

Week Two: 

Week Three: 

Week Four:

Which week is your favorite? Leave me a comment to let me know! 

 

Try this coloring tool to create this beautiful project

A couple of weeks ago I shared that there is a craft fair coming soon and I showed you one of the 2 projects that I would be offering at my workshop table. Today I want to show you my second card idea. It is a stunner and is super easy to create. 

When I signed up for a craft fair table I decided that I  wanted to take one stamp set and how everyone how easy it is to make 2 completely different card ideas with it. I chose the Changing Leaves stamp set. 

 

Yes, I could take the whole bundle to the craft show but I challenged myself to only use the stamp set, inks and paper. And I did it! 

In case you are new to my blog, I am crazy in love with the Changing Leaves bundle because there are so many different ideas you can create using it! (click on the photo above to order it at my online store) 

Today's card has a fun technique - watch my video below to see step-by-step how to make my card. 

 

Here's how to make this card at home. 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Changing Leaves (bundle: 164139) 

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie

Paper and cutting dimensions:
            Pumpkin Pie: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
            Real Red: (2) 5 1/2" x 1/2" 
            Basic White: 3" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/4" x 3/4" 

Misc: Adhesive-baked Transparent Dots (163432); Multipurpose Glue; Mini Stampin Dimensionals; Sponge Daubers (133733); 

Here's my video - listen for my bonus tips and design ideas throughout. 

 

A new month is exciting with this idea

The new Mini catalog is now live and so I am going to show you some of the new products and a unique way to use them. 

First, meet the Winterly Treetops stamp set:

And matching dies1

This bundle is part of an entire collection of products, called Nests of Winter:

The paper in the collection, also called Nests of Winter, is gorgeous!

Now that you have seen this amazing collection, I want to share with you my September bullet journal pages. I look forward to setting my goals and tracking my progress with pages as colorful as these. 

Here's my monthly cover pages for September: 

And here are my weekly pages: 

 

 

 

If you bullet journal as well, try or modify my idea! I would love to see what you create to suit your creativity. 

 

 

These beautiful paper designs will make your holiday cards shine

The Frosted Forest bundle has the tools you need to create elegant wintery cards with a forest feel.

Use the stamps, dies, and decorative masks together or in any combination to create exactly what you want. With its enchanting winter-themed designs, this bundle will elevate your cards, scrapbooks, and decor projects to a whole new level of elegance and charm.

The perfect complement to the Frosted Forest bundle is the Season of Green & Gold paper:

With gorgeous greenery and glistening gold foil patterns, these paper designs are sure to set your Christmas crafts apart from the rest! This high-quality paper features rich greens, shimmering gold accents, and timeless designs perfect for creating sophisticated cards, gift wrap, and home decor. Whether you're crafting for a holiday gathering or sending out personalized greetings, the paper designs add a touch of opulence to every project.

Here’s one beautiful card idea to try - don't miss how to add texture to the trees! Tip: change the phrase and make it a holiday card. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Frosted Forest (bundle: 164137)

Ink: Old Olive; Mossy Meadow

Paper and cutting dimensions
                        Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; 2” square; (2) 2 ¾” x 2”; 3 ¾” x 2 ½”
                        Old Olive: 4 ¼” square

Season of Green & Gold: 5 ¼” x 4”

Early Espresso: (2) ½” x 1”; ¾” x 1”

Misc: Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper (164324); Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Embossing Paste (141979); Small Blending Brushes (160518)

Instructions

1. Fold Basic White in half and crease to create card base.
2. Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, adhere Season of Green & Gold layer to card base.
3. Lay Frosted Forest template 1 over Basic White (large tree). Ink Small Blending Brush and apply Old Olive ink. Using same template and ink, repeat for 2 smaller trees.
4. Lay Frosted Forest template 2 over Basic White (large tree). Ink Small Blending Brush and apply Mossy Meadow ink. Using same template and ink, repeat for 2 smaller trees.
5. Lay Frosted Forest template 3 over Basic White (large tree). Apply Embossing paste over template using Palette Knife. Repeat process for smaller trees. Wash palette knife and masks immediately using cool water. Set aside to dry.
6. When embossing paste dries, die-cut the 3 trees. Adhere Early Espresso ‘tree trunks’ to each tree.
7. Die-cut Old Olive Spotlight on Nature circle. Adhere to card base
8. Ink ‘thank you’ phrase using Old Olive ink and stamp onto Basic White. Die-cut using small Spotlight on Nature Die. Adhere to Old Olive circle, slightly offset
9. Adhere large tree to card front.
10. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, attach 2 smaller trees to card front slightly overlapping large tree.

It's time for a fun fold card challenge

Yay, I love a good fun fold card challenge!

So when I saw this week's Paper Craft Crew notice I was happy to join in. 

You may not have heard but on 4 September Stampin' Up! is releasing a new mini catalog and so today I am going to use some of the new products in that mini. 

I decided on a fairly easy fun fold to feature the gorgeous new Nests of Winter designer series paper which coordinates with the equally gorgeous new Winterly Treetops bundle. I am not permitted to share photos of these products just yet, so you will have to feast your eyes on my card to get an idea. Here's my card closed:  

And here it is open:

What I love most about this bundle is that is perfect for fall and winter and, if you change the phrases for the holiday season you can make beautiful Christmas cards as well. 

Come on back on Thursday for my new catalog announcement and to nab your digital copy for free! 

Will you join our challenge this week? I sure hope so! And if you are looking for more inspiration, click here to see what the other design crew members created. 

Introducing a brand new catalog!

If you love memory keeping, then check out Stampin' Up!s brand new scrapbooking catalog! Click the cover photo below to download it to your device. Or, click here. 

Here's a cute card for those beautiful fall babies 👶

Create quick and easy paper onesies elements for all your baby-themed projects like cards, tags, and scrapbook pages using the Cutest Onesie bundle.

 

Use the dies to cut out the stamped onesie and layer it with the hanger die-cut element. Or mix and match stamped hearts, stars, and clouds with a die-cut rattle, or 1, 2, 3 numbers. With so much flexibility and creative options, you’ll be able to use this classic baby-themed bundle for years to come!

Here's one easy idea to try: 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Cutest Onesie* (163734)
• Cardstock – Basic White (159276), Moody Mauve (161723), Crumb Cake (120953), Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper (163323)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708), Moody Mauve (161649)
• Misc. – Paper Trimmer (152392), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), *Cutest Onesie Dies (163739), Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder (160580), Moody Mauve Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (161660), Linen Thread (104199), Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136), Iridescent Foil Gems (162842), Paper Snips Scissors (103579), Take Your Pick Tool (144107), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

*Get the Cutest Onesie Bundle #163740 (stamp set and dies) for 10% off.

 

Measurements: 

• Crumb Cake (card base): 8 ½” x 5 ½”; scored at 4 ¼
• Moody Mauve (embossed layer): 5 ¼” x 4”
• Crumb Cake (die cut circle): 3” x 3”
• Designer Series Paper (onesie:) 3” x 2”
• Basic White (greeting & hanger die cut): scrap
• Twine: 28”
  
  

Instructions:

 

1. Fold the Basic White card stock in half on the scoreline to form the card base.
2. Stamp the greeting on the scrap piece of Basic White cardstock with Moody Mauve ink.
3. On the Designer Series Paper, stamp the baby onesie image with the Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
4. Colour the sleeves, necks and leg accents on the stamped baby onesie with the Light Moody Mauve Blends marker. Colour the back of the onesie (just above the collar) with the Dark Moody Mauve Blends marker.
5. On the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, die-cut out the baby onesie from the stamped Designer Series Paper with the matching dies from the Cutest Onesie Dies.
6. On the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, die-cut out the baby hanger from the scrap leftovers of Basic White cardstock with the Cutest Onesie Dies.
7. Wrap the Linen Thread around the embossed Moody Mauve cardstock three times and finish at the bottom front right-hand side card by tying it in a bow.
8. Attach the Moody Mauve cardstock to the card base.
9. Attach the Crumb Cake die-cut circle to the front of the card.
10. Insert the hanger into the neck of the onesie.
11. Attach the Onesie to the die-cut circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
12. With Stampin' Dimensionals, attach the greeting to the left-hand side of the card over the Linen Thread.
13. Add one Brushed Brass Butterfly accent to the front of the onesie and two more butterflies to the front of the card.
14. Use the Take Your Pick Tool to add two small Iridescent Foil Gems to the bottom of the onesie where the snaps would be.

This beautiful pocket card will really impress!

Hello fellow crafters! Today I have a gorgeous Changing Leaves pocket card idea to show you. I will be using some beautiful designer series paper that I bet you didn’t know is still available to purchase!

If you haven't seen the Changing Leaves bundle, here's a look. I LOVE all the projects you can make using it, because of how it can add color, layers and texture to all your project. Have a look back through my blog for several additional ideas. 

What I think makes this card a knockout is the Dry Brushed Metallic paper. This paper is still available to order in my Online Store!

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 this project! 

There is nothing easier than wanting to create a pocket card and have the perfect set of dies to do so.

Introducing the Pocket Thoughts Dies:

This set of dies allows you to add fun pockets in different sizes to your paper crafts that can hold gift cards, money, and anything else you like. 

For today's project you will be using the largest die in the pack. 

Here's my pocket card:

And here's a photo with the insert. 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Changing Leaves (164139); Adventurous Sky (phrases: #163447)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Balmy Blue: (2) 5" x 5 1/2" 
        Dry Brushed Metallic: 6" x 6" 
        Basic White: 2 1/2" x 1"; 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" 

Misc: Dry Brushed Metallic Designer Series Paper (160837); Pocket Thought Dies (163552); 2024-26 In Color Shimmer Gems (163781); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video tutorial, with bonus tips and design ideas!

Try this easy and lovely holiday card fun fold

Even though our weather has not yet started to get cool I am starting to get into the holiday season because of Stampin' Up!s recent online exclusive products. 

Introducing Greetings of the Season

This stamp set features sentiments for end-of-year celebrations in both cursive and sans serif fonts that pair beautifully for a timelessly modern feel. With sentiments for the inside and outside of a card, you’ll get your holiday cards completed in no time. 

The perfect pairing for this bundle is the Season of Green & Gold paper:

Both of these products are in my online store but you won't find them in catalogs. So click either of the photos above to hop over and place your order today. 

Here's an easy fun fold idea using these products: 

Supplies:

Stamps: Greetings of the Season

Paper: Garden Green, Very Vanilla, Gold Textured Metallic Specialty Paper, Season of Green and Gold DSP

Ink: Garden Green

Misc: Wildflower Designs Dies, Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Seal, Simply Shammy, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mono Liquid Glue, Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Snips, Simply Score

Cutting & Scoring:

• Garden Green –5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 1-1/4" and 4-1/4" the card base. 
• Very Vanilla – 4” x 5-1/4” inside layer, Scraps for Dies
• Gold Textured Metallic Specialty Paper – Scraps for Dies
• Season of Green and Gold DSP – Find DSP with 2 Gold Bells, 1” x 5-1/2”

Gold Textured Metallic Specialty Paper Instructions:

1. Fold all the scored lines and crease with the bone folder.
2. Cut all the Dies with the Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine.
3. Stamp ‘Happy Holiday’s” in Garden Green to the right side of the Very Vanilla Hexagon
4. Find DSP with 2 Gold Bells and fuzzy cut them out.  Add dimensional to the back of bells.
5. Adhere the flap down.  Adhere the 1” stripe to the flap
6. Stamp the ‘May your Holiday Season be filled with Warmth and Cheerful Celebration’ to the inside layer top of the inside layer.  (You shouldn’t see this sentiment.)
7. Adhere the Very Vanilla hexagon to the gold texture hexagon with dimensional to the front of card.
8. Add the bells to the left of Very Vanilla hexagon to complete your card! Easy, right? 

Make Christmas stress-free this year with this beautiful kit

If Christmas stresses you out each year because there is so much to do and you never have enough time to make your Christmas cards, I have the perfect suggestion. 

Keep your Christmas card crafting easy AND elegant with the Christmas Wishes Kit!

 

 

This kit comes with bright red card bases detailed with gold foil and coordinating gold, shimmer envelopes. Create your own Christmas cards using the precut paper pieces, the stamp set, and Stampin’ Spot. Use the included address labels to send your cards to your recipients! Also available in French.

Kit includes:
****Christmas Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set - yay! Once your kit pieces are used up you have the stamp set for so many more Christmas projects! 




*Clear Stamp Block
*Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Spot
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
*8 envelopes and 8 address labels
*Enough adhesive to complete projects
*A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Gold, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock

 

Here's what the kit is designed to look like - keep in mind you can change some things up to suit your artistic taste!

 

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today

 

Tip: order a couple of kits now and you will have 16 cards ready to mail months before the holiday season begins, saving you time AND stress! 

You need to try this colorful technique

This week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge really got me going creatively!

I decided to create a colorful background layer on my card using the Leaf Collection stamp:

This lovely background stamp is the perfect size to serve as the backdrop for your cards. The leaves intertwine to create a lovely pattern that’s perfect for coloring. Add some fall colors to warm the look (like I did on today's card) or go with shades of green for lovely foliage. If you want to step up the look, you can even fussy cut the center leaves and use them as layering pieces.

I haven't used this stamp very much which is too bad because there are so many ways to use it. 

Here's how I created my card:

• using Blending brushes, I applied 3 colors of ink over an entire layer of Basic White - Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight and Peach Pie. 
• I inked up the Leaf Collection stamp using Versamark ink and then laid the colored Basic White layer down on top, inked side pressed into the stamp
• I covered the Basic White layer with Clear embossing powder and then heat set it. 
• Next I smeared Memento Tuxedo Black ink over the entire embossed layer
• Finally I took a tissue to wipe off the black ink - it will only wipe off the embossed sections!

Here's my creation:

I love how it smeared a bit, making my layer look aged and rustic. 

Why not try this idea using 3 of your fave colors? There are so many possibilities, aren't there?

Tiip: if you follow me on Instagram, watch for my Reel showing you how I created this card from start to finish!

Now it's your turn to try this week's card sketch challenge; what will you make? 

If you want to see what the other design crew members created, click here. 

 

If you love to color this beautiful project is for you

Hello fellow crafters!

I am getting ready for a craft show next month and I thought you’d like to see what one of my projects will be. I am going to use Changing Leaves for today’s project. And if you love to color, this is the project for you.

Here’s the Changing Leaves bundle.

Although I highly recommend you purchase the entire bundle because of all the ways you can use it (look back through my blog!), today I am only using the stamp set. If you want to see more Changing Leaves ideas, scroll back through my blog. I have a lot of different ideas posted. 

Here's my card - be sure to watch my video below for additional ideas. 

Here's what you need to make this card too. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Changing Leaves (164139); Simply Said (163756)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 5" x 3 3/4"; 2" square
        Basic Black: 5 1/4" x 4"
        Boho Blue: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
        Granny Apple Green: 2 3/4" square

Misc: Boho Blue Stampin' Blends; Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends; Moody Mauve Stampin' Blends; Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580); Iridescent Faceted Gems (163368); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's another version of this card. In this version I used darker colors for fall:

Which version do you prefer, the original or the fall? Leave me a comment to let me know! 

Here's my video so that you can see how I made my card from beginning to end. Watch for my bonus tips along the way!

 

 

These adorable designs will make you smile

Hooray to ha-pea paper crafts with the Sweet Peas stamp set!

 

Use these adorable designs and sentiments to create cute projects to celebrate new babies, show appreciation, or wish happy birthday. This all-occasion stamp set is great for coloring and crafting with kids, and it offers creative opportunities you'll want to try! Choose your favorite coloring tool and technique to add color to the cute images (the smaller ones easily fit on a die-cut shape or label for easy layering on a card front). When you pair the image and greeting, you end up with an absolute cuteness overload like this card:

Supplies

Stamp set: Sweet Peas (163621)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento 

Paper: Lemon Lolly; Soft Sea Foam; Basic Black; Basic White 

Misc: Deckled Circles Dies (162286); Spotlight On Nature Dies (163580); Eyelet 3 D Embossing Folder (163414); Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (161673); Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (154902); Baker's Twine Essentials Pack (155475)

 Instructions:

1. Cut Lemon Lolly cardstock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Score at 4 1/4" on the long side and fold for card base.
2. Cut a Soft Sea Foam panel to 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Cut a circle from the center of this panel (it will be covered up) using the 10th largest Deckled Circles Die. Attach panel (with hole) to front of cardbase approximately 1/4" from the bottom.
3. Next, cut a Basic White panel to 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" and emboss with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to Soft Sea Foam panel on card base (covering the hole).
4. Cut a Basic Black circle using the 11th largest Deckled Circles Die. Adhere to the center of the Soft Sea Foam Circle.
5. Cut a Basic White circle using one of the 4th largest Spotlight on Nature Dies. Stamp the baby pea in Memento Tuxedo Black and color with Blends. Adhere over the black circle (these are the same size).
6. Stamp the greeting on a 3/4" strip of Basic White and cut the end diagonally with your Paper Snips. Cut a 1/2" strip of Soft Sea Foam and Lemon Lolly and cut the ends diagonally. Adhere these three strips together and attach to card.
7. Use Dimensionals to attach the circles to the card.
8. Finally, embellish with a black twine bow.

 

This challenge is the perfect way to use your leftover paper

This week's Paper Craft Crew challenge is the perfect way to feature (and use up!) your leftover paper bits.

When I saw this challenge I knew immediately that I wanted to use some leftover Full of Life paper. 

I cannot believe how many cards I have been able to create using 1 pack of this paper. And I still have a lot left over for future projects. 

As this week's layout is pretty simple, I thought I would keep my card pretty simple too. For the phrase I used my Simply Said stamp set (such a great value!) and Spotlight on Nature dies:

 

 

Here's my card using the above sketch: 

 

I doubt that you need instructions on how to make this card, right? Tip: layer the Full of Life pieces onto a layer of Basic Black, then onto the Basic White cardbase for a standout look. 

So let me ask you - will you try this card sketch challenge, and if yes, what products will you use? If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here.