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Sparkling Snowflake Tutorial

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Today’s card is quick and easy and contains a bit of shine too making it perfect for the holiday season.

This type of card is a favorite layout of mine since its great for making in large quantities as it’s a quick and easy layout. I’m using the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set (162158) which is using a favorite winter image of mine – snowflakes! I can’t seem to resist a snowflake set lol.

I’ve teamed this image up with the lovely winter pattern from the Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper (162015) as it reminds me of those warm winter sweaters I had as a child and it’s got shades of blue too!

Check out this quick and easy card in my Video Tutorial

And of course if you want to make one too here is my PDF with the video link, complete supply list, measurements and step by step instructions. Making it easy to create when you are ready.

Sparkling Snowflake Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Rustic Crate for the holidays

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What do you think of when you think of the holidays? For me one of the things is poinsettias, since every year they were a gift to family and friends and decorated our house and the local mall. Remember the poinsettia trees of the 70’s? So the Rustic Crate Bundle (162268) brings back those childhood memories of that bold pop of red again the cold snowy landscapes.

And of course, Frosty and the green house that contained those exotic plants, the poinsettia. lol

Today’s cards use the poinsettia to create lovely cards. This first one has a traditional feel with its Shaded Spruce and Cherry Cobbler color palet.

The lovely gingham check is from our Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper (161958). Don’t you love how these dies both cut and emboss their image? And the handle on the crate is a bit of our Natural 1/4″ Wavy Trim (161517). A bit of shine was added behind the crate with the Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots (159082). And this next card has a bit more contemporary feel to it since it uses the lovely Moody Mauve and Blackberry Bliss.

Once again a little shine has been added with the Simply Elegant Trim (155766) and interest has been added to the background with a bit of our Blending Brushes and splatter using our Water Painters (151298). Adding splatter like this is quick and easy to do simply pick up some diluted reinker and tap against your finger until you get the look you like. With a little bit of practice you can create different size splatter for your projects.

Enjoy! And don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a fun tutorial with you using the Sparkling Snowflake Stamp set.

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New Card Kit – The Best Destination

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Plan a crafting getaway today with the all-inclusive The Best Destination Kit! This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe. Resort-hopping was never so easy!

The Best Destination Kit – Item #163186

$20.00

This New kit includes:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce

A great all occasions sentiment is included to celebrate those special days such as retirement or graduation too!

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The Joy of Christmas

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Have you seen the Joy of Christmas Suite (161983)? This Suite is filled with two wonderful bundles, the Joy of Noel Bundle (161967) and the Christmas Classics Bundle (161977).

It also has some great coordinating products to create with too! Check out today’s card using this suite of products. This first card uses simple stamping to create a lovely holiday card.

The holly has been colored with our Watercolor Pencils (161700)/Watercolor Pencils Asst 2 (149014) and a bit of the Metallic Enamel Effects (161610) has been used to add a bit of shimmer. I just love the way that the Wild Wheat Classic Ink gives the first impression of gold embossing!

And this next card uses the Joy of Noel Dies (161965) and our Loose Holly Gems & Sequins (161981) to continue the feel of music that the noel sentiment brings and works well with the Gold Foil Sheets (132622) used for the letters.

A couple of pieces of the Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper (161958) pulls it all together.

And how about this last card? Done in Garden Green, gold, and Basic White?

The Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder (156392) has been used for the backdrop along with the Christmas Classics Die Cuts (161976) that creates the sentiment from the Christmas Classics stamp set (161970) focal point. Add a bit of the More Dazzle Specialty Paper (161749) behind it and you’ve got a lovely traditional card.

So what do you think about the Joy of Christmas Suite? Like one bundle better than the other? Or do you love them both? I just love how Stampin’ Up! gives us tons of creating choices and options. And since our products work so well together it makes creating so easy too!

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More Wishes for the Holidays

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Big Bold sentiments and tons of combinations to create with that’s what More Wishes stamp set (162324) is all about!

Check out these fun color cards that are made using this set.

This first card uses our fun Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets (161953) and Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper (161945) to create a cheerful backdrop for the sentiment. A bit of shimmer has been added with the gorgeous White 1/2″ Iridescent Ribbon (161955).

This next card steps up the game with our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss.

The Tiny Christmas Tree Die (162114) and Deckled Circle Dies (162286) and a fun bit of texture and interest to this simple stamping card. And of course some shimmer has been added again with the gorgeous ribbon and Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins (162029).

Love these cards? Why not check out the More Wishes stamp set today?

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Light the Sky

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Do you like to send New Years cards during the holidays rather than Christmas cards? If so the Light the Sky stamp Bundle (162296) might be a great choice.

The Light the Sky stamp set (162289) has some great all occasions sentiment too that can be used year round. Check out these cards that I received using this bundle of products.

This first card uses the Light the Sky Dies (162295) to create a negative image that is backed with our Gold Foil Sheets (132622). Quick and easy to do the Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon (162011) carries the festive gold look and draws your eye to the sentiment.

This next card uses heat embossing and our Metallic Embossing Powders (155555)

A bit of Simply Elegant Trim (155766) is looped beneath the sentiment that has been heat embossed using the white embossing powder from the Basic Embossing Powders (155554).

Imagine this set using patriotic colors for summer or fun colors to recreate the colors of fireworks that are your favorite!

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Graceful Deer

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Quick and simple. That’s what the Graceful Deer Background Stamp (162084) means to me. One of the great things about big stamps like this is it’s a ready made card front. Just add sentiment of your choice and go!

I’m sure like me, you have a lot of memories of scenes like this. Just yesterday I saw a couple of deer somewhere I didn’t expect. Thankfully, I was luck and they didn’t dart out in the road. Here in my neck of the woods deer are a common sight along the road and in our yards. They tend to enjoy “pruning” our bushes when it’s a harsh winter.

Today’s card is done in shades of copper.

Copper Clay has been used for the card base and for a softer look Very Vanilla has been chosen. The stamped image has been heat embossed using the Metallic Embossing Powders (155555) and the sentiment has been die cut and a fun little Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (161627) adds a bit of texture and shine.

A lovely little thank you card for this fall or winter don’t you think?

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Night Divine

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The Night Divine Bundle (161997) has been extremally popular this fall and so I thought I’d share some wonderful cards that use this Bundle along with other items from the O Holy Night Suite Collection (162012).

Done in a classic Blue and Gold this cards won’t disappoint and pack a wow factor. Check out this first card that uses simple stamping to create a lovely card.

The star from the Stars at Night stamp set (162000) has been stamped in Crushed Curry in the background after first stamping off and then the sentiment has been stamped in Night of Navy over the top. So simple but so striking. And of course a little bit of texture has been added with the Deckled Rectangle Dies (159173) and Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon (162011). And this next card uses the Gold Foil Sheets (132622) with the Night Devine Dies (161996) to create a lovely card.

The lovely Adhesive Backed Star Trinkets (162010) add a bit more shine at the top of the stable. And finally this next card is not only a beautiful card, but it also holds a little surprise inside.

Once again the Gold Foil Sheets (132622), Adhesive Backed Star Trinkets (162010), and Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon (162011) have been used. But theses is also some of the Gold & Silver 1/8″ Trim Combo Pack (Online Exclusive 161633) is tucked behind the star to add another pop of shine.

Open the card and you’ll find a little pocket to hold a little something too.

All of these cards use the beautiful O Holy Night Designer Series Paper (161986). You’ll want to be sure to check this paper out as it has wonderful 12×12 scenes perfect for creating home decor projects too in addition to cards like this.

As always, if something is not available in the Suite or Bundle why not check out the individual products found in the Suite? Only the Bundles includes a 10% savings. And of course I’m always happy to let you know when to expect the items back in stock.

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Night Divine Bridge Card Tutorial for the Holidays

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Do you love to create holiday scenes when creating your cards for Christmas? The Night Divine Bundle (161997) and products from the O Holy Night Suite Collection (162012) make this an easy thing to do with it’s coordinating products to choose from. And of course this Suite is great for making home decor items too with it’s full 12×12 scenes found int the O Holy Night Designer Series Paper (161986).

Today’s fun fold, called a Bridge Card is a wonderful way to display this beautiful die cut Nativity scene.

The Night Devine Dies (161996) gives you the ability to create scenes in silhouette and the dies have lovely details built in to them. This Bridge Card also folds flat and slips into it’s envelope for easy mailing!

Want to make one too? Here is my video tutorial showing you how to create this lovely card to send to your family and friends this holiday season.

And of course you’ll need the measurements and supply list so here is my PDF Tutorial for this card.

Night Divine Bridge Fold Card Tutorial PDF

It’s got everything you need including the video link for YouTube so when you print it out you’ll have everything at your finger tips.

And great news it looks like this Suite of products is back in stock again. Remember if something goes into back order, you can typically still order the individual items separately. Want to let me know when they are suppose to return? Simply email me at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to let you know when it will be expected in my Online Store again so you can order it when it returns.

Enjoy!

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Forever Forest

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The Forever Forest Bundle (162058) is designed so that you can create scenes. The coordinating Forever Forest Dies (162057) have built in land scape elements that compliment those in the stamp set.

It’s great for avid stampers to love to create a little something special like this first card for the holidays.

The sky is our quick and easy sky from the O Holy Night Designer Series Paper (161986) and we’ve got tons of shades of blue in this card – Night of Navy, Boho Blue, and Starry Sky have been used along with the fun little bit of texture from the Night of Navy 3-8″ Bordered Ribbon (160581).

And How about this card? Makes me think of fall camping here in North Georgia and our cool nights here right now.

We used to camp every weekend when the kids were younger and had so much fun enjoying the break from every day life. How about you what do you think of when you see a scene like this?

And for the last card today, here is a lovely thinking of you card. Sometimes the holidays and winter can be tough

and the Wonderful Thoughts Bundle (161494) that includes all kinds of sentiments is a great one to team up with the images in this set. Our Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (162026) has been used in the background and adds some texture. The soft colors from the Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper (162133) set the color palette for this card and the Lost Lagoon 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon (161171) adds a bit of texture and keeps this card monochromatic feel.

Don’t you love how our products can create such different feels simply by changing our color choice or accessories? I know I do!

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