by Tracy | Jul 28, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Free Tutorial, Uncategorized
These days I’m having a difficult time keeping track of which day it is but I always know when it’s Tuesday! You’ll find a free tutorial for today’s card below the Supply List!
I used Playing with Patterns 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper to create today’s card along with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. Below is a Purple Posy/Calypso Coral version of the card.
There are so many possibilities with this very versatile paper!
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by Tracy | Jul 27, 2020 | Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Heat Embossing, Rectangle Stitched Dies
Today’s card features the Wreath Builder Dies and the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder.
What a fun set of dies with so many possibilities for wreath building! You can make an everyday wreath, such as the one on my card today or you can add hearts, flowers, Easter eggs, and so much more. If you pair it with the Arrange a Wreath stamp set, you’ll have even more possibilities and you’ll save 10%!
I used Highland Heather and Old Olive cardstock to create the wreath (I love this color combination!). At first I wasn’t sure how I was going to adhere these to my card but it was very easy! To attach the Highland Heather wreath to the embossed piece of Whisper White cardstock, I added Glue Dots to the back. Then, I applied Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the Old Olive wreath. Super easy!
The sentiment was embossed with White Embossing Powder using the stamp set, Field of Flowers and then cut out using the Stitched Rectangles Dies.
How to Heat Emboss
Prepare your cardstock by rubbing an anti-static pouch** over the surface (this helps keep away stray particles of embossing powder). Stamp your sentiment or image using a Versamark pad. This is very sticky ink and your embossing powder will stick right to it. Sprinkle embossing powder over the stamped image. Shake off any excess. Before applying heat to your paper, heat the Heat Tool first so the paper won’t warp (about 10 seconds). Direct the heat over your image and watch the magic happen!
** Stampin’ Up! retired its Embossing Buddy but using a similar tool is really important when preparing your cardstock for embossing.
The inspiration for my card came from a Canadian demo named Linda Yamamoto. You can see her beautiful card here.
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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store. If you have questions about products you’re considering purchasing or ones you’ve already purchased, I’m just an email away (click the Email Me button on the sidebar of my blog).
Measurements
- Highland Heather cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Highland Heather cardstock: scrap for wreath
- Highland Heather cardstock: scrap for sentiment
- Old Olive cardstock: scrap for wreath
- Whisper White cardstock: (2) 5-1/4″ x 4″ (embossed piece and inside the card)
July Mini Card Sampler
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by Tracy | Jul 23, 2020 | Card Sampler, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
Quick note: Sometimes I receive an order and the customer chooses No Contact. This means that when I receive notification that an order was placed, Stampin’ Up! does not share the customer’s name with me. I understand and respect this decision but yesterday I received a No Contact order but the customer used my host code for a free card kit. This leads me to believe “No Contact” was selected in error. If you placed an order yesterday AND No Contact was selected in error, please email me (and mention several of the products you ordered) so I can gift you with an extra card kit.
My July Mini Card Sampler is now available but only for a limited time.
Here’s how you can earn my FREE July Mini Card Sampler:
- Place a minimum $35 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
- Use my special July Mini Card Sampler Host Code when placing your order: PQFBXYTX
- Place your order on or before Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
- If your order reaches $150 or more, please DO NOT use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards (free product directly from Stampin’ Up!). Once you place your order, simply drop me an email letting me know that you’d like the Card Sampler (you only need to contact me if your order is over $150).
Here’s What You’ll Receive:
- All the paper and embellishments needed to make 3 cards. The paper will be cut, scored, embossed and die cut for you! You’ll need to supply your own adhesive, ink and stamp set (per Stampin’ Up! I cannot send stamped images). Envelopes will also be provided for each card.
- A PDF Tutorial with instructions, pictures, cutting measurements and a complete supply list of all the products used.
- Bump your order up to $50 and you’ll receive a FREE Bonus Days Coupon directly from Stampin’ Up! For every $50 in product you purchase (before shipping/tax), you’ll receive a $5.00 Bonus Days coupon that can be redeemed between August 4- August 31. For more information about Bonus Days, Click here.
All the Other Important Stuff
- Your kits will ship first-class mail no later than Wednesday, August 5, 2020 and will be mailed to the address used on your online order.
- Your PDF Tutorial will be emailed to you within 48 hours.
- When using the July Mini Card Sampler Host Code to place your order, you will not qualify for my regular Customer Rewards Card Kits.
- Per Stampin’ Up! policy, kits can only be mailed within the United States.
- Limit 1 kit per person
The special July Mini Card Sampler HOST CODE will close at the end of the day on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 and after that date, the card sampler will no longer be available.
Expected ship date of the kits is Wednesday, August 5, 2020.
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Supplies Needed to Complete the July Mini Card Sampler
Listed below are the supplies, not included in your kit, that you’ll need to complete the cards exactly as shown (or you can use what you already own). Simply click any of the products and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! online store. When placing your order, don’t forget to use the special July Card Sampler host code (please do not use host code if your order is over $150 – see above).
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If you aren’t sure how to use a host code, click here!
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
by Tracy | Jul 22, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
Today’s card features Stampin’ Up! 2020–2022 In Color 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper and the Painted Labels Dies.
I started with a piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock. Then I ran a piece of Magenta Madness cardstock (all the measurements can be found below the Supply List) through my die-cutting machine using one of the Meadow Moments embossing folders (these embossing folders are smaller in size than our regular folders).
I placed the embossed Magenta Madness cardstock onto my card base first and then added the two pieces of 2020-2022 In Color Designer Series Paper.
I stamped the sentiment using Magenta Madness ink and the stamp set, Forever Fern, onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock I cut out using the Painted Labels Dies.
Below is another version of today’s card. I wasn’t going to share it but the little thing that bothered me about it may not even be noticed by someone else! I didn’t like that there was a bigger gap between the two pieces of Designer Series Paper and I wanted the sentiment to be touching all three pieces of paper. For the sentiment I used the stamp set Tasteful Touches and cut it out using the Tasteful Labels Dies (these two products are offered in the Tasteful Touches Bundle which saves you 10%). I also added our 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots.
Supply List
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store. If you have questions about products you’re considering purchasing or ones you’ve already purchased, I’m just an email away (click the Email Me button on the sidebar of my blog).
Measurements
- Thick Whisper White cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Magenta Madness cardstock: 3-7/8″ x 1-1/2″
- 2020-2022 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper: (2) 3-5/8″ x 1-7/8″
- Whisper White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
In the last card I shared, the 2020-2022 In Color Designer Series Paper measurements are slightly different than noted above: (2) 3-5/8″ x 1-7/8″
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Celebrate and appreciate the everyday heroes in your life with the August Paper Pumpkin Kit. The cards included in this kit are specifically designed for celebrating life’s champions! Click here to sign up or for more information.
August Paper Pumpkin Details
- Kit contains enough supplies to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes.
- Card size: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
- Envelope size: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4”
- Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, gold, Mint Macaron, Pacific Point, Soft Suede, Whisper White
- The kit’s stamp set includes Distinktive stamps
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by Tracy | Jul 21, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Free Tutorial
Happy Tuesday! Today’s card includes a free tutorial and you’ll find the link to download it below the Supply List.
My card today was created because as I was making other cards using Stampin’ Up! Flowers For Every Season Designer Series Paper, I had a lot of scraps that were just about the size I’ve used on my card today. This layout was a perfect way to use them!
Here are several more cards using this layout (they are also included in the free PDF).
Supply List
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store. If you have questions about products you’re considering purchasing or ones you’ve already purchased, I’m just an email away (click the Email Me button on the sidebar of my blog).
Click here to place an order!
Celebrate and appreciate the everyday heroes in your life with the August Paper Pumpkin Kit. The cards included in this kit are specifically designed for celebrating life’s champions!
August Paper Pumpkin Details
- Kit contains enough supplies to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes.
- Card size: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
- Envelope size: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4”
- Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, gold, Mint Macaron, Pacific Point, Soft Suede, Whisper White
- The kit’s stamp set includes Distinktive stamps
Tracy’s Quick Links
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My Customer Rewards
Bradley Points
$99 Starter Kit
Clearance Rack
2020-2021 Annual Catalog
Paper Pumpkin
Thanks for stopping by today!
