Category Archives: Techniques & Tutorials

Doggone Friendly

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Do you love dogs? I know I do. I can’t remember a time that a dog wasn’t apart of our family someone we loved. From my first little pup at age 4 to our two current little babies, dogs hold a special place in my heart. So when I saw the Doggone Friendly Stamp (162729) I knew it would be part of my shopping list.

Today I’m going to share some fun cards from my swap that use this stamp in different ways. I like the fact that this stamp has it all and we can highlight one or all of our sweet faces! This first card does just that.

The card front was stamped in Pebbled Path and then circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) was used to cut out the image desired. The pup has been colored and highlighted and then layered onto a larger circle of Misty Moonlight. This layered shape covers the hole that was created. And how about this next card that uses a quick pop of color on their bandanas with our Stampin’ Blends to draw your eye?

The sentiment has been stamped in the fun Tahitian Tide and punched out and layered with the Double Oval Punch (154242) and a bit of shine has been added with the Tahitian Tide 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (159197).

And this last card is a fun fold

It uses not only the stamp set but our More Dazzle Specialty Paper (161749), Natural 1/4″ Wavy Trim (161517), and Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper (161503) to create tons of texture. Open it and you’ve got two additional panels with those adorable little faces.

This stamped image was stamped Pecan Pie once and then cut into three sections at 1 1/2″, 2 1/8″ to decorate the panels. So simple but it packs a wow in shades of brown.

Three cards, three totally different looks! It’s one of my favorite things about paper crafting, while we start with the same supplies we can create a project that is our.

On a personal note I thought I’d share a quick pic of my pups. Kona and Hana who are now 21 weeks old and just got their first grooming.

We named them after two towns we were able to visit on vacation recently. They are such sweet little faces, don’t you think? Why not leave me a comment and tell me what kind of pup you have?

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Meandering Meadow Desk Calendar

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Do you like to have a calendar on hand, or like to create little decor items? If so this fun little Acrylic Desk Calendar might be just want you’d like. I created this little decor item for my Team Shoe Box Swap last month and it got buried under some other projects so I didn’t get to share it with you earlier. But good news, here it is today.

I just fell in love with the Meandering Meadow Designer Series Paper that is part of our Online Exclusive selection as it is filled with wonderful landscapes and rich color. This paper was painted by one of our Stampin’ Up! Artisans on small canvases and then made in to designer series paper. So you’ll have wonderful little work of arts when you get this paper!

I found the Acrylic frame at my local dollar store and so couldn’t wait to create with it. Want to see how I made it, so you can make one too?

Meandering Meadow Desk Calendar Tutorial PDF

And if you love the project you may just want to get the stamp set too. It’s part of our carry over list and can be found in my Online Store. I just love the font used in this set that I used for this project and think it’s a great set for those cards we need to make too as it covers all kinds of occasions.

Enjoy! Stay dry and keep warm, it’s going to a crazy kind of weather weekend.

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Bee My Valentine Skinny Milk Box

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Today’s I’m going to share a fun treat item that I made for my team OnStage@Home event using the Bee Mine Suite Collection (162560) from our January Mini Catalog that is going LIVE on January 4th. This Suite is filled with fun items for creating Valentine treats and more!

Since it’s winter it’s always dry here in North Georgia so I thought some lip balm would be a great little treat to place inside. Dry skin is a constant issue during the winter. I was lucky to find a fun advent calendar of them at Sam’s Club so everyone got a fun “flavor” to choose from. Here are some photos from that event. First here is a shot of our table ready to create the projects they shared with us for Make n Takes. I’ll share projects those with you soon.

And here is our group that was able to join me for the streaming event – even the youngest crafted with us. So adorable!

Want to see how I made this Skinny Milk Box so you can make them too? Here is a quick tutorial for you along with the PDF which has a complete supply list and measurements for you so you can plan for your treats and order the supplies when the catalog goes LIVE.

Skinny Milk Box Tutorial PDF

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Construction Zone Gate Fold Tutorial

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It’s Friday and that means another tutorial, so today it is a quick and easy fun fold called the Gate Fold.

Open the two sides just like a gate and you’ll have a lovely little spot to put your sentiment and signature panel. I just love this set with it’s bold images that are so easy to color, and with my guys it works perfectly for all kinds of projects too!

As you can see from the set, there are all kinds of occasions you can use this stamp set for. I’ve shared several tutorials with you over the last few months using this set and today here is another one for you that is bright and cheerful with it’s bold stripes found in our Regals Designer Series Paper (161642).

Construction Zone Gate Fold Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

On a personal note I hope you’ll have a wonderful and safe Christmas filled with joy and love.

Enjoy!

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Masterfully Made Hello Card Tutorial

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Today’s card uses the bright & bold Designer Series Paper Masterfully Made.

I think Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper (161192) is pretty cool with it’s faux layers created with different papers and it’s got tone of texture on it’s own so it’s great for a project like this.

I’ve teamed this up with the Layering Leaves stamp set (161277) to create a cheerful hello card for a friend. Don’t you love the all occasions sentiments in this set? The font is just lovely too.

Here is Georgia we get a lot of rainy or cloudy days in the winter and I wanted to send something cheerful. Want to see the card?

Done in Pretty Peacock and Berry Burst – it’s sure to make my friend smile. What do you think? Bright and cheerful?

I’ve also got a quick little video for you so you can make some too.

And don’t forget the printable PDF with a full supply list, measurements, and even a step by step tutrorial with the video link on it!

Masterfully Made Hello Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Enjoy the Rhythm Fun Fold Tutorial

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Today’s card uses one of my favorite fun folds since it allows a bit of Designer Series Paper shine!

This time I’ve used the bold stripe in Poppy Parade from the Brights Collection Designer Series Paper (161643) assortment pack and teamed it up with Coastal Cabana for a classic retro kind of feel.

If you have a teen or a music lover the Enjoy the Rhythm Stamp set (160361) is a great choice for crafting. I’ve whipped up a quick video tutorial and PDF for you too.

Enjoy the Rhythm Fun Fold Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Garden Walk Thank You Card Tutorial

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I use a ton of thank you cards during the holidays as I like to send a card to family and friends to show my appreciation. After all they showed me I was special enough to take the time and I want to show them how special their thoughtfulness was to me. How about you? Do you send thank you cards during the gift giving season? Or want to create a lovely gift for someone? If you do you’ll enjoy today’s project as it is a quick and easy card to make a bunch of quickly.

I’ve used the Good Feelings Stamp set (158737) for this project as it is a sentiment set that has these great bold sentiments perfect as a focal point on a card like this.

And of course the Garden Walk Designer Series Paper (retiring 162227) is a lovely pack of 6×6 papers that have all kinds of floral images making it a great choice for this versatile layout.

Not only does it had bolder color choices for the holidays, it also has a softer color pallet too so you can use it year round simply by changing the card base and mat colors. And of course the Blooming Pearls (162238) since they come in an assortment of colors work with all of them!

Want to see my card?

Like it? Want to make some of your own?

Here is a quick video tutorial for you and of course my PDF that includes the video link, full supply list, measurements and more!

Garden Walk Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And don’t forget to take a little time for you to recharge during this holiday seasons. Can you believe it is already December 1st?

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Soft Christmas Classics Card Tutorial

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Why not send a little sparkle this holiday season with this quick and easy holiday card using the Christmas Classics Bundle (161977) that is retiring on January 3rd?

This card uses soft contemporary colors to create a lovely winter feel. Has a ton of texture since it uses the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (162026)

and our Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack (161750) gives it a bit of shimmer and shine. You’ll love this paper with its array of colors.

Quick and easy it’s a great card to make and send to family and friends this holiday season. or why not change out the sentiment and make it a birthday or thank you card?

Here is my video tutorial for you

along with the PDF that includes YouTube Link, measurements, supply list and instructions.

Soft Christmas Classics Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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And if you are looking for a easy last minute gift our Kit Collection or Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions are great for crafters of all ages too!

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Let it snow with Sparkling Snowflakes

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Today’s monochromatic card tutorial uses the lovely Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set (Retirement List 162158) that is part of our Retirement list and only available while supplies last or until January 3rd.

It contains some lovely all occasion sentiments along with holiday ones making it great for all winter long. And since it is a 2 step stamp set you’ve got lots of choices too. Snowflakes! I love them and the fact they are all different and unique like us.

You should check out the coordinating Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper Punch (Retiring 162164) too if you love them as much as I do. And while supplies last there is a 10% savings when you purchase the bundle.

Today’s card is monochromatic and done in one of my favorite In Colors, Orchid Oasis.

It also features a quick and simple technique, the torn edge. It’s so easy to do but gives your project lots of texture quickly.

Here is a quick video tutorial for you along with my PDF. You can print the pdf off and it has everything you need including the link for the video when you get ready to craft.

Let it Snow torn Edge Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! Then stop back by again for another tutorial tomorrow!

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Let me help you with your holiday packaging with this fun evening of crafting

Magical Meadow Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is done in the soft colors of Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve and Misty Moonlight giving it a soft winter feel.

I’ve used the Magical Meadow Stamp Set (Retiring 162134) that will be retiring and is only available while supplies last along with the Something Fancy Dies (160424) from the Annual Catalog. You might already have this set of label dies since it is a great staple that you’ll use over and over again.

the Magical Meadow stamp set is a beautiful set with DisInkTive ™ images and wonderful winter sentiments. It is part of the Winter Meadow Suite of Products (162150) and while the stamp set and dies are on the retirement list some of the accessories are not, so you can get additional accessories like the paper in the future. Remember, if a suite or bundle is sold out you can always purchase things separately.

Here is a video tutorial for you and PDF with the complete supply list, YouTube Link, and measurements with instructions for recreating this card.

Magical Meadow Card Tutorial PDF

And of course if you want to see all the retiring products why not stop by my Online Store. I’ve also done a video showing you how I marked them in my catalog.

Enjoy!

Then stop back by each day this week for more fun tutorials using products from the Mini.

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