by Tracy | Sep 26, 2019 | Designer Series Paper, Punches
When I first saw Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper in the catalog, I knew I’d be ordering it but when it arrived and I opened the package . . . WOW . . . this paper is gorgeous! It’s 6″ x 6 and comes with 48 sheets with 4 each of 12 double-sided designs. It features photographic imagery on one side and a silver foil design on the other side. It really is so pretty!!
Feels Like Frost is also very versatile! I wanted my first cards using this paper to show that it can be used for more than holiday cards. I combined today’s card with Purple Posy and Gorgeous Grape cardstock and the stamp set, Healing Hugs. For someone who loves purple (me, me!!) this card is sure to be loved.
I wanted Highland Heather rhinestones so I took our Basic Rhinestones and colored them with a Dark Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend. Perfectly coordinated! Our Noble Peacock Rhinestones include Gorgeous Grape but using my Stampin’ Blend gave me a lighter shade.
I also wanted the sentiment to pop on the Gorgeous Grape so I heat embossed it with white embossing powder. It was cut out using the Pretty Label Punch.
All of the supplies I used for today’s card can be found below. To place an order, or for more information, click any of the images below to go to the homepage of 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).
Supply List
Tracy’s Card Kits
Place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and I’ll send you at least one of my card kits which will include all the paper and embellishments needed to create a beautiful card. You’ll also receive a PDF Tutorial with pictures, directions, measurements and a supply list. The paper in your card kit may differ from the card above, but all of the kits are made with Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper (the cards with this design will be available until October 6th).
Use the host code VHD7EB7A when placing your order and you’ll receive an extra kit! This offer is available until October 6, 2019.
If you aren’t sure how to use a host code, click here.
To complete the card above, exactly as shown, you’ll need to supply your own adhesive, Flirty Flamingo ink and the stamp set, Bloom & Grow.
Click here to place an order!
The October and November Paper Pumpkin kits coordinate! Sign up by October 10th to receive the October kit which will include 10 cards and envelopes. Both the October and November kits will include these coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade and Shaded Spruce. These two kits coordinate but each kit is all-inclusive and can stand alone. (The November kit will include 24 holiday themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs). Sign up here to receive the October Paper Pumpkin Kit (the November kit will be available next month).
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
by Tracy | Sep 25, 2019 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Layering Ovals Dies, Punches, Stitched Shapes Dies
Today’s card might look familiar. I made a very similar card a few weeks ago but made several changes to this “updated” one.
Here’s the first one I made. If you want to check it out, here’s the link to that post.
What are the differences between the two? First, I changed the measurements, just slightly so that less white would show between the panels (I’ve listed the measurements farther down in the post). Today’s card uses the Hammered Metal embossing folder rather than the Mosaic embossing folder. Instead of using the Gathered Leaves Dies, I used our Leaf Punch and embossed them with the Hammered Metal folder. The sentiment was cut out with the Stitched Shapes Dies and layered on a Merry Merlot oval using the Layering Ovals Dies.
Both cards have a cute little bow, made with our Linen Thread. The bows were adhered using just a dot of our Multipurpose Glue. A little of that glue goes a long, long way!
Try taking a card you’ve made before and change it up a bit!
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 the homepage of 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).
Supply List
Measurements
- Thick Whisper White cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Pretty Peacock cardstock: 5″ x 1-3/8″
- Pear Pizzazz cardstock: 2-5/8″ x 1-3/8″ and scraps for leaves
- Come to Gather Designer Series Paper: 3-1/2″ x 2-5/8″
- Merry Merlot: scrap for oval
- Whisper White: scrap for sentiment
Tracy’s Card Kits
Place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and I’ll send you at least one of my card kits which will include all the paper and embellishments needed to create a beautiful card. You’ll also receive a PDF Tutorial with pictures, directions, measurements and a supply list. The paper in your card kit may differ from the card above, but all of the kits are made with Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper (the cards with this design will be available until October 6th).
Use the host code VHD7EB7A when placing your order and you’ll receive an extra kit! This offer is available until October 6, 2019.
If you aren’t sure how to use a host code, click here.
To complete the card above, exactly as shown, you’ll need to supply your own adhesive, Gorgeous Grape ink and the stamp set, Bloom & Grow.
Click here to place an order!
There are only a few days left to purchase three select packages of Designer Series Paper and get the fourth one free! There are some beautiful papers available! Click here for all the details!
by Tracy | Sep 24, 2019 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Free Tutorial, Stitched Nested Labels Dies
It’s Tuesday and time for another free tutorial! The card I chose to feature is the one I posted yesterday. If you missed that post, you can see it here.
To access your free tutorial, simply click the image below! Happy Cardmaking!
Tracy’s Card Kits
Place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and I’ll send you at least one of my card kits which will include all the paper and embellishments needed to create a beautiful card. You’ll also receive a PDF Tutorial with pictures, directions, measurements and a supply list. The paper in your card kit may differ from the card above, but all of the kits are made with Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper (the cards with this design will be available until October 6th).
Use the host code VHD7EB7A when placing your order and you’ll receive an extra kit! This offer is available until October 6, 2019.
If you aren’t sure how to use a host code, click here.
To complete the card above, exactly as shown, you’ll need to supply your own adhesive, Blueberry Bushel ink and the stamp set, Bloom & Grow.
Click here to place an order!
by Tracy | Sep 23, 2019 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting
Happy Monday!
Today I have a card featuring several products from the Come to Gather Suite: Gathered Leaves Dies, Gather Together stamp set and Come to Gather Designer Series Paper. To see all the products in this suite, click here.
Wow, I really love the Gathered Leaves Dies! As I mentioned last week, to really make the leaves POP, I spritzed the cardstock with a small amount of water before cutting the leaves out. It really makes a big difference when you do this step!
This Designer Series Paper coordinates beautifully with Pretty Peacock and Mint Macaron cardstock. I used these two color for the leaves as well as the base and first layer of the card. My sentiment was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink and cut out with the Stitched Nested Labels Dies. The Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels add the finishing touch. If you’d like to make today’s card, you’ll find the measurements below the supply list.
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 the homepage of 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
- Pretty Peacock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ & scrap for leaf
- Mint Macaron: 5″ x 3-3/4″ & scrap for two leaves
- Come to Gather Designer Series Paper: 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″
- Whisper White: scrap for sentiment
Tracy’s Card Kits
Place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and I’ll send you at least one of my card kits which will include all the paper and embellishments needed to create a beautiful card. You’ll also receive a PDF Tutorial with pictures, directions, measurements and a supply list. The paper in your card kit may differ from the card above, but all of the kits are made with Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper (the cards with this design will be available until October 6th).
Use the host code VHD7EB7A when placing your order and you’ll receive an extra kit!
This offer is available until October 6, 2019.
If you aren’t sure how to use a host code, click here.
To complete the card above, exactly as shown, you’ll need to supply your own adhesive, Blueberry Bushel ink and the stamp set, Bloom & Grow.
Click here to place an order!
The October and November Paper Pumpkin kits coordinate! Sign up by October 10th to receive the October kit which will include 10 cards and envelopes. Both the October and November kits will include these coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade and Shaded Spruce.
These two kits coordinate but each kit is all-inclusive and can stand alone. (The November kit will include 24 holiday themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs). Sign up here to receive the October Paper Pumpkin Kit (the November kit will be available next month).
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
by Tracy | Sep 20, 2019 | Ink Refills
I had such a positive response to my card using the Baby Wipe Technique that I decided to make another one! If you missed yesterday’s post using this technique, which also includes a video, click here.
To create the leaves on today’s card I used two ink refill colors, Merry Merlot and Crushed Curry along with the stamp set, Colorful Seasons. This technique uses several folded baby wipes with drops of your favorite ink which then becomes your stamp pad. It’s really fun and once you get started, you can’t stop!
After making the first card, above, I decided to make another one while my “stamp pad” was juicy. The second one is more muted but still so pretty!
I used the stamp set, Free as a Bird, for the sentiment with Merry Merlot ink. I wanted a small sentiment because I didn’t want to cover the beautiful leaves! The sentiment on the first card was placed up near the top to cover a leaf that didn’t get completed stamped. I didn’t want to waste my masterpiece so did the next best thing – I covered it up!
Here’s a side by side comparison of the two cards.
I hope you give this technique a try!
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 the homepage of 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).
Tracy’s Card Kits
Place an order at my Stampin’ Up! online store and I’ll send you at least one of my card kits which will include all the paper and embellishments needed to create a beautiful card. You’ll also receive a PDF Tutorial with pictures, directions, measurements and a supply list. The paper in your card kit may differ from the card above, but all of the kits are made with Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper (the cards with this design will be available until October 6th).
Use the host code VHD7EB7A when placing your order and you’ll receive an extra kit! This offer is available until October 6, 2019.
If you aren’t sure how to use a host code, click here.
To complete the card above, exactly as shown, you’ll need to supply your own adhesive, Flirty Flamingo ink and the stamp set, Bloom & Grow.
Click here to place an order!
The October and November Paper Pumpkin kits coordinate! Sign up by October 10th to receive the October kit which will include 10 cards and envelopes. Both the October and November kits will include these coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade and Shaded Spruce. These two kits coordinate but each kit is all-inclusive and can stand alone. (The November kit will include 24 holiday themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs). Sign up here to receive the October Paper Pumpkin Kit (the November kit will be available next month).
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
