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NEW Rustic Christmas Kit & More

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Do you love an Advent Calendar? I know I do and so does my family. When I was in High School I took German and one of our fundraisers were always the chocolate advent calendars. Fast forward to years later I’m still enjoying the yearly advent calendar with my husband and children. They look forward to getting theirs every year, and yes they are well into adult hood now. The Advent Calendar is something they look forward to each year and while I no longer use the same little flat calendars I used to sell in high school, since they were hard to find here in Georgia these new versions still holds that same feeling of surprise and delight.

The Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit has all you need to make a rustic, 25 day paper advent calendar. What a great way to bring a classic, cozy Christmas feeling to your home this season! With a few less calories if you choose since this little Kit can hold all kinds of things!

Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit Item #163114 $19

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 25 individual envelopes
  • Printed die cuts, printed labels, adhesive, embellishments, clothespins, and twine
  • Folded envelope size: 4″ x 3″
  • Coordinating colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

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Last few days to get your Paper Pumpkin Kit for October!

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. Keep reading to learn more!

About The Kit

Home for the Holidays

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards—4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces

Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

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Curved Occasions

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The fun little Curved Occasions stamp set (162269) is a great all occasions stamp set that has a coordinating punch, called the Curved Label Punch (162273) making it great for all kinds of stampers.

The images are great for all ages too and have a retro feel. Check out this fun colorful card using the skate and disco ball images.

Teamed up with the Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper (161945) and Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets (161953) contemporary feel. Or how about this next card taking a more traditional feel?

The flowers have been colored using our Stampin’ Blends and cut out with the Deckled Circle Dies (162286) and the background dry embossed with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189). The Curved Label Punch (162273) has been not only used to punch the sentiment but also the layer of Cherry Cobbler and More Dazzle Specialty Paper (160838) too.

So what do you think? Can you see the possibilities?

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Warmest Heart

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Have you seen this fun little set, Warmest Heart (162336) in our Mini Catalog? I know I missed it, that is until I got this fall Get Well card during a swap. I’m always needing to create get well cards so I went looking.

This fun little stamp also has a coordinating die set giving you lots of options when creating.

Today’s card uses Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie to create a warm fall feel along with the plaid pattern from the Them Bones Designer Series Paper (162215). A bit of texture was added with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (156505) some sponging and a simple technique of dragging your finger nail, Paper Snips, or even your Bone Folder across the edges of your card stock to create a frayed look. And if you don’t recognize it the big sending hugs sentiment is from our Layering Leaves stamp set (161277), don’t you love the way our products coordinate together?

Enjoy and then why not stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some cards from the Curved Occasions stamp set from our Mini.

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Winter Owls

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Owls are always so cool, I love to hear them in our yard and know they are doing their work keeping the pests down. And I’ve actually got a classmate that shares her owl cam with us on face book for an inside look at their day which has been a lot of fun to see too.

Today’s cards use the Winter Owls Stamp Set (162153) which is part of a money saving bundle.

This set has some wonderful sentiments and images to create with. Check out this first book binding card that is a fun fold. It that uses the Winter Owls Dies (162156) to cut out the owl.

The detailed wings portion has been cut from our More Dazzle Specialty Paper (161749) giving it an impressive look. The background has been stamped monochromatically with the Fragrant Forest Background Stamp (162108) and a bit more sparkle has been added with the Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon (162011). And how about this next one that uses simple stamping?

The Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper (162190) adds a bit of shine and pulls out the Copper Clay of the owl. The White 1/2″ Iridescent Ribbon (161955) has been colored with the Copper Clay Stampin’ Blend (161662) to give a totally different look that pulls out the copper foiling and Pretty Peacock coloring. White ribbons are great as they give you the ability to customize the coloring with a few swishes across your ink pad or with our Blends.

And if you are a Harry Potter fan, this set might be just up your alley. Hedwig was the first thing I thought of when I saw this set. AND have you seen the cute little Harry Potter Hershey’s Kisses? I’ve got to look for those at my local stores as my daughter will love them! Wouldn’t they be perfect to create a fun little Hedwig packaging option for your Harry Potter treat giving too this fall?

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Kindest Expressions Thank You Card Tutorial

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Thank you cards are always great to have on hand and the Kindest Expression Stamp Set (161415) is great for today’s card with it’s bold size and lovely font.

Today’s card uses not only the Kindest Expression Stamp Set (161415) but also one of our Online Exclusives, the Hello Irresistible 6×6 Designer Series Paper (161139). You’ll fall in love with the soft watercolor images and colors found in this paper. Today’s cards uses two different patterns that include the colors Flirty Flamingo and Petal Pink.

Here is a quick tutorial for you showing you how I made this card and of course a PDF with measurements and a complete supply list.

Kindest Expressions Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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It’s a Science

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Do you have a love of science? I know I do from my first exposure in my middle school science class. I can remember the fun of creating peppermint candy canes during class in 8th grade. We had no clue what we were creating during one of our labs but what a fun way to get us excited about doing experiments? Since then I’ve had a friend become a science teacher and this set made me think of her immediately. The It’s a Science stamp set (161554)

has everything you need to create fun colorful cards for your little scientist. Check out this fun card using the set. Stamped with our Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456)

and colored with our Stampin’ Blends it’s bright and colorful and sure to fill the need for that special someone. After all who doesn’t know someone in the science or medial field?

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Rustic Crate

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Today’s cards use the Rustic Crate images for Autumn. This set is one of those with lovely images and sentiments that you can use through the fall, winter and even spring. Simply switch out the image that fills the crate or use it on it’s own.

Today’s cards use the fall image on it’s own. This first card teams up two of our In Colors, Copper Clay and Pebbled Path.

The Artistic Mix Decorative Masks (159178) add a bit of interest to the background and the 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim (161637) adds a bit of texture to the card. And this next card has a more traditional autumn color pallet.

Stampin’ Blends have been used to create bold color on the image and a bit of color has been added to the panel using our Blending Brushes (153611). A bit of the Burlap Ribbon found in our Combo Pack (160386) has been used to add a bit of texture and the crate image has been stamped in Pecan Pie to create a tone on tone back drop.

So what do you think? Can you see this Bundle as a choice for your crafting needs? Why not stop by my Online Store and check this and other choices for your fall crafting needs?

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More Autumn Leaves

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As promised today I’m sharing more cards that I received in my recent swap using the All About Autumn Suite Collection (162193). This Suite might be just the thing you need for your fall creations.

Whether you need a fall birthday card or Thanksgiving card this Suite is filled with the colors and textures of the season. Here are a few cards to show you just how much versatility is in this Suite. This first card uses the All About Autumn Designer Series Paper (162178) to create a quick and easy card for a birthday with just 3 little strips.

The leaves are cut from the foil side of this pack of paper adding a lovely bit of shine and the very popular Adhesive Backed Speckled Dots (162191) add a coordinating pop of color. This next card uses simple stamping using Crumb Cake, Blackberry Bliss, and Crushed Curry.

Some texture has been added with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189) and Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack (162192). And finally a bit of shine from our Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper (162190).

The All About Autumn Designer Series Paper (162178) is used in the background to add a bit more texture and color. Fall teaches us change can be lovely – I love this sentiment, as our season changes as children it’s one of our first lessons.

Enjoy the cooler temperatures as we dive into the month of October, can you believe it’s just a few days away?

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Autumn Leaves

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The nights have been in the 50’s here and it is getting dark earlier now that Fall has begun so the leaf watchers won’t be far behind here in our neck of the woods, our peak is typically late October or early November so it will be interesting to see how this years weather has effected our timing. One never knows what Mother Nature will bring.

The cards I’m sharing with you today all use the Autumn Leaves Bundle (162186) that I used for last Friday’s card tutorial and while each use a very different color palette they all give you that fall feel. This first card uses the All About Autumn Designer Series Paper (162178) that will be back in stock on the 25th as a back drop.

A quick and easy card that uses Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie to evoke those feelings of cooler days. And this next card uses Crushed Curry, Copper Clay and Pretty Peacock along with a bit of foil to create a more elegant feel.

The Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189) found in the All About Autumn Suite Collection (162193) is a wonderful way to add texture and here it’s been brushed with a bit of Early Espresso to make it feel even more textured. And finally a fun non traditional card using Berry Burst.

It also uses the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189) and All About Autumn Designer Series Paper (162178). This time the Deckled Circle Dies (162286) has been used to cut out a piece of the lovely copper foil paper as a back drop to add the leaf too and make it shine.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some more cards using this fun Suite. And remember while the Suite may be on back order you can order the components separately. Only the Bundle has a 10% discount and it should be available again on the 25th.

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Elegant Autumn Leaves Tutorial

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With fall officially starting tomorrow I thought it would be a perfect time to share my latest tutorial with you – this time for a elegant card that uses our Designer Series Paper that some wonderful foiling in them. The foil add a touch of elegance that I thought went perfectly with this card.

The fun fall bundle called Autumn Leaves Bundle (162186) was used to create this little card.

And a quick and simple angling technique with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189) that mimics the strip of Designer Series Paper add a bit of texture and interest. Check out my Tutorial that I made for you sharing this card.

And of course why not a PDF? It includes all the measurements and a complete supplyt list for the card.

Elegant Autumn Leaves Card Tutorial PDF

Did you know my classes include PDFs for you too? No more hanging on to the card so you can recreate it. Now you can print it off or save it so you have everything at your finger tips when you’re ready to create!

Enjoy!

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