November Stamping Symphony Blog Hop

 

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are doing well. Christmas seems like it is just around the corner. I have been busy making Christmas cards for friends and customers. I will make mine once everyone else is taken care of.

This month's Blog Hop is Christmas with a flare - I chose a fun fold card to demonstrate. I just received this paper and am having so much fun with the paper and bundle. The paper does all the work. I die cut the house from one of the DSP. They are simple enough to fussy cut too. When you purchase the Coming Home stamp set, Stampin' Up! will donate $4.00 to charities devoted to adoption, foster care and infertility. You can make a difference with your purchase. I just loved the stamp set, dies and DSP. The donation was a bonus.

Let's find out how to make this fun, simple card!

Measurements:

• Misty Moonlight card base - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
• Poppy Parade cardstock - 3 1/2 x 5 1/2; 3/4 x 5 1/2 scored at 3/4" for flap
• Whisper White cardstock - 3 x 11 scored at 5 1/2; scrap for circle and sentiment
• DSP (Trimming the Town DSP) - 2 3/4 x 5 1/2

Instructions:

• Adhere the large Poppy Parade rectangle to the card front leaving an even border on the sides.
• Fold the Whisper White cardstock in half along the score line. Adhere the DSP to the front of this piece leaving an even border on the sides.
• Adhere the Whisper White piece with the DSP to the card front leaving and even border of Poppy Parade on the sides.
• Stamp the sentiment on a 1/2" strip on Whisper White cardstock using Misty Moonlight ink and    the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set. Adhere to the card front using Dimensionals
• Take the Poppy Parade cardstock strip and flag the end using a punch or scissors. Put adhesive      on the folded 3/4" part and adhere to the back of the card. 

• Die cut the second largest Stitched Circle from a piece of Whisper White cardstock.
• Cut out one of the houses from the Trimming the Town DSP. Adhere to the Stitched Circle.
• Adhere this piece to the center of the flag piece.

I hope you enjoyed this fun and simple card. I am going to make a bunch of these for my family and friends.

Product List

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $12.00	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $10.25	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793] $12.00	Coming Home Bundle [155144] $63.00	Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper [153491] $15.75
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $28.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [145372] $41.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En) [150513] $30.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $13.25

Thank you for stopping by and viewing my card.

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Hop on over to see the other Blog posts.

Leena - https://alacards.blogspot.com/2020/11/another-fun-fold-and-blog-hop.html

 

Sandy - https://lollyandsand.blogspot.com/2020/11/peace-on-earth-ink-on-vellum-christmas.html

 

Barb – https://justbstamping.blogspot.com/2020/11/gift-card-holder-blog-hop.html

 

Jen – https://stampingjen.blogspot.com/2020/11/stamping-symphony-november-blog-hop.html

 

Laurel - https://laureldaviscrafted.blogspot.com/2020/11/pretty-poinsettia.html

October Blog Hop - Christmas stamp set to make non-Christmas card

Hi Everyone,

Another month has flown by. October's Blog Hop stretches your mind and gets you to think outside of the box. The theme is use a Christmas stamp set to make a non-Christmas card. I absolutely love the Dove of Hope stamp set. I did something I have never done before to make this card - I stamped on Designer Series Paper (DSP) and die cut the dove. I think the dove looks fantastic with this paper from In Good Taste DSP. The sentiment is from Comfort and Hope stamp set. They go together so beautifully to make a card to send to anyone who needs a hug. During this time it could be anyone.

Measurements:

• Very Vanilla - card base  4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2; 2 1/2 x 3 3/4; scrap for sentiment
• Misty Moonlight - 3 x 4 1/4; scrap for sentiment mount
• In Good Taste DSP for the dove - 3 x 2 3/4
• In Good Taste DSP wood panel - 3 x 5 1/4

Instructions:

1. Cut the card base and score. Fold in half.
2. Adhere the wood panel onto the card front centering to the left hand side.
3. Die cut the Misty Moonlight paper using the Stitched So Sweetly largest rectangle and the third smallest Stitched Nested Labels.
4. Emboss the Very Vanilla  piece using the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder. Adhere this piece to the large Misty Moonlight die cut rectangle.
5. Stamp the sentiment from the Comfort and Hope stamp set using Misty Moonlight ink on the scrap piece of Very Vanilla and die cut using the second smallest Stitched Nesting Labels. Adhere to the Misty Moonlight die cut piece.
6. Stamp the dove from the Dove of Hope stamp set using Misty Moonlight ink. Die cut the dove using the Detailed Dove Dies. Adhere to the top left hand corner of the Misty Moonlight and Very Vanilla rectangle as shown.
7. Adhere the rectangle to the front of the card using dimensionals.
8. Adhere the sentiment to the front of the card using glue on the rectangle and a dimensionals on the right hand edge.

Product List

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $13.25	In Good Taste Designer Series Paper [152494] $29.00	Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder [152718] $12.25	Dove Of Hope Bundle (English) [155158] $67.50
Comfort & Hope Cling Stamp Set (English) [152509] $29.00	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $10.25	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $12.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $44.00
Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638] $48.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $163.00

Thank you for stopping by and viewing my card.

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Hop on over to see the other Blog posts.

Sandy - https://lollyandsand.blogspot.com/2020/10/stampin-up-merry-moose-birthday-blog-hop.html

Barb – https://justbstamping.blogspot.com/2020/10/not-christmas-blog-hop.html

Jen – https://stampingjen.blogspot.com/2020/10/stamping-symphony-october-blog-hop.html

Laurel - https://laureldaviscrafted.blogspot.com/2020/10/woodsy-moose-cards.html

 

Let's Use Our Pretty Paper

Hi Everyone,
Do you hoard your pretty paper waiting for the perfect project? I know I do! Now I have quite a pile of pretty paper. Let's stop hoarding our paper and start using it. In my next few posts I am going to help you use your pretty paper to make some beautiful and simple cards.

Our first samples are simple and can be masculine or feminine depending on the paper you use. All you need is two small pieces of pretty paper. I am going to use the term Designer Series Paper or DSP for short.

Here is our first sample.

Measurements:

Card base (Misty Moonlight) - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2

Layer (Whisper White) - 4 x 4 1/4 (Card front) and another for the inside

DSP #1 - 3 3/4 x 3                                  DSP#2 - 3 3/4 x 2

Ribbon - Misty Moonlight 4 1/2 and 3

Scrap piece of Whisper White for sentiment

Recipe:

1. Cut pieces as described above.
2. Fold card base in half.
3. Adhere DSP #1 to the Whisper White layer leaving about an 1/8" border on top and sides.
4. Adhere DSP #2 to the layer right below the top DSP.
5. Adhere the longer ribbon to the card along the line between the two DSP pieces. Tie the smaller piece of ribbon onto the longer piece of ribbon. 
6. Stamp a sentiment, cut it out and adhere to the front of the card using dimensionals.
7. Adhere the second piece of Whisper White to the inside of the card.

You can use this recipe for any DSP to make a beautiful and simple card.

Have fun!

Need Supplies?  Click here

Product List

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $12.00	Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153624] $8.25	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $10.25	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $13.25
Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper [152495] $15.75	Whale Done Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152470] $23.00	Massive Thanks Cling Stamp Set [152578] $30.00	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $42.00

New Annual Catalogue Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,

Another month has flown by since our last Blog Hop! I am excited to be a part of this Blog Hop! Our theme this month is Products from the new Annual Catalogue! Once you have looked at my card you can click on the links below to see the cards of the other Stampin' Up! demonstrators who are participating. Thank you Leena, Sandy, Barb and Jenn for allowing me to join your group!

I remember when I was teaching Kindergarten and we were making a graph or taking a poll I would say that you can only choose one favourite. Boy, do I regret saying those words. I can't pick a favourite from this new catalogue. So I am going to say that right now this is my favourite stamp set - Ridiculously Awesome. Ronda Wade, a million dollar demonstrator, inspired this stamp set. I follow her on Facebook. The design of this card was featured on one of her Facebook Lives years ago. I made 300 Christmas cards last year using this design. I wanted to share this easy and fun design with you today.

Recipe

• Cut a piece of In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (DSP) 4"x 10 1/2". Fold the paper in half and then fold down the top part about an inch and a half.
• Cut a piece of Misty Moonlight ribbon 12". Wrap around the small flap of the DSP and tie a knot.
• Adhere this piece onto a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock.
• Cut a piece of 4" x 1 1/2" Misty Moonlight DSP and adhere to the front of the card as shown.
• Stamp the sentiment from the Ridiculously Awesome stamp set using Misty Moonlight ink on a scrap piece of Very Vanilla cardstock. Cut out using the Big Shot and Tasteful Labels dies. Adhere to the front of the card using Dimensionals.
• Inside of the card - Cut a piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock 3 3/4" x 5". Cut a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock 3 1/2" x 4 3/4". Stamp the small heart from the stamp set using Misty Moonlight ink on the Very Vanilla cardstock in the top left corner. Adhere the Very Vanilla cardstock to the Misty Moonlight cardstock. Slide into the pocket.
• Enjoy!

This card is so much fun to make! Try it yourself and let me know what you think.

Thank you for stopping by!

Hop on over to the next blogs:

Leena - A La cards

Sandy - Lolly and Sand

Barb - Just B Stamping

Jenn - Stamping with Jenn

Leigh - YOU ARE HERE

Product List

Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set [152512] $30.00	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $12.00	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $10.25	Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153624] $8.25
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $13.25	In Good Taste Designer Series Paper [152494] $29.00	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $42.00

Introducing the 2020-2022 InColors

Hi Everyone:
I am so excited to introduce the new 2020-2022 InColors! I was sad to see the 2018-2020 InColors retire but these colours are awesome!

I am the above card to go with the catalogue packages I put together for customers. If you want to pick up a package let me know and we can make arrangements. You don't want to miss this fantastic catalogue. There are some amazing new products and lots of returning products with new possibilities. I am featuring the new InColors and new stamp set in this card. I am sure you will fall in love them like I have.

Recipe

• Whisper White cardstock cut 11 x 4 1/4 scored at 5 1/2
• Whisper White cardstock cut 5 x 3 1/2
• Strips of cardstock cut 1 x 3 1/2 from Cinnamon Cider, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Magenta Madness and Misty Moonlight
• Cinnamon Cider ribbon cut 6"
• Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set
• Versamark ink
• Stitched Shapes to die cut the sentiment from Whisper White cardstock

Here is a video to show you how to put this card together:

You can use other pieces of cardstock or Designer Series Paper to make this same card with a different effect.

Have fun creating your own cards!

Let me know if you need a catalogue!

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Product List

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $13.25	2020–2022 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Assortment [153074] $12.25	Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English) [152517] $33.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $41.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Cinnamon Cider Ribbon [152482] $8.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $10.25	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25