by Tracy | Dec 22, 2021 | Card Sampler, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
Before sharing today’s card, I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a small break to spend the holidays with my family. I’ll be back here on my blog Monday, December 27th but if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Happy Holidays to all of you!
Today’s card was created using Ever Eden Designer Series Paper and it’s only available while supplies last. It’s so pretty in person, especially the gold accents on some of the sheets but I don’t think it shows well on a computer screen but it’s pretty in person.
The base of my card is Thick Basic White cardstock and then I added a layer of Soft Succulent cardstock that I embossed using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (this folder is not retiring). Then I layered Basic White cardstock with a piece of Ever Eden Designer Series Paper. I wrapped a piece of 3/8″ Open Weave ribbon in Soft Succulent around the piece before adding Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhering it to the card front.
I stamped the sentiment in Evening Evergreen ink using the stamp set Eden’s Garden and then cut it out using the Tasteful Labels Dies. I used the Layering Circles Dies to cut a larger circle out of Soft Succulent cardstock and then layered the two pieces together. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and placed it to the right of the ribbon. You can find all the measurements I used below the Supply List.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. 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.
The Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock; 11” x 4-1/4” score at 5-1/2” OR 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” score at 4-1/4” (the only difference is how your card opens)
- Soft Succulent cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Soft Succulent cardstock: scrap for scalloped circle
- Ever Eden Designer Series Paper: 4″ x 3″
- Basic White cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
Click here to see the Eden’s Garden Collection.
Some of these products are only available while supplies last.
Celebrate with Flowers Card Sampler
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using my special host code FQX2AZXN and I’ll send you my Celebrate with Flowers Card Sampler. Orders must be placed by December 27, 2021 and the Card Samplers will be mailed approximately January 7, 2022. Please click HERE for all the details.
Click here to shop the Retiring Products from the July – December Mini Catalog
Everything is available while supplies last or January 3, 2022
See you again on December 27th! Happy Holidays!!
by Tracy | Dec 17, 2021 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
Happy Friday!
Before sharing today’s card I want to let you know about a change I’m making. I will still continue to post a free tutorial each week but you’ll see the tutorial on Saturdays from now on. The card will be posted on Friday but the free tutorial will be posted on Saturday. I will give you the measurements on Friday but the full tutorial with pictures and directions will be posted the following day. Because Christmas is next Saturday, I won’t be posting a tutorial next week but will resume on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Today’s card features Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper and the Macrame 3D Embossing Folder.
I started with a base of Cinnamon Cider cardstock and then added a layer of Basic White cardstock that I embossed using the Macrame 3D Embossing Folder. Next, I added another layer of Cinnamon Cider cardstock with Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper.
I used Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper to cut out the leaves and pot using the Perfect Plants Dies. I love that several of the sheets of this paper have images that you can easily die-cut (or cut out by hand). How easy is that?? I stamped the sentiment in Cinnamon Cider ink in the far right-hand corner of a piece of Basic White cardstock using the stamp set, Love of Leaves and then layered it onto a piece of Cinnamon Cider cardstock. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the pot and used Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the leaves and adhered them to the sentiment piece. I added three Genial Gems around the leaves. These gems are perfect with Cinnamon Cider cardstock.
To complete the card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside. I’ll have the tutorial for you tomorrow but you’ll find the measurements below the Supply List.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. 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.
The Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Measurements
- Cinnamon Cider cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Cinnamon Cider cardstock: 4-3/4″ x 1-3/4″
- Cinnamon Cider cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock: (2) 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock: 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
- Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper: 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″
Click here to shop Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products from the Mini Catalog
All Last Chance Products are available while supplies last or January 3, 2021.
Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit
- Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes
- Kit features an exclusive Two-Step photopolymer stamp set
- Kit includes a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Card size: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ heart-shaped cards; folded
- Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla
Click here to order Kisses & Hugs
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
This month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit has an Add On (see the photo above)! The coordinated treat boxes are not included in this month’s kit and are only available for purchase separately as an add-on online starting January 25, 2022. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase and they are only available while supplies last.
Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Add On For Paper Pumpkin Subscribers
Available January 25, 2022
Item number: 160147 | $10.00 USD
- Contains 20 mini treat boxes and 20 heart tags
- Gold cord: 10-1/2″ yards (9.6 m)
- Finished size: 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″
- Printed with gold foil
Upcoming
- December 20, 2021: New Card Sampler Will Be Released (it’s being delayed due to the holidays)
- January 3, 2022: Last Day to Order Last Chance Products
- January 4, 2022: January – June 2022 Mini Catalog Debuts
- January 4, 2022: Sale-a-Bration Begins
- January 10, 2022: Last Day to Order Hugs & Kisses Paper Pumpkin
Enjoy your day!
by Tracy | Dec 16, 2021 | Birthday Card, Embossing Folders, Rectangle Stitched Dies, Stampin' Blends
We just returned home from being out of town for a few days to celebrate my mom’s 90th birthday. I feel very blessed that we were there to celebrate her big day with her. Today’s card is the birthday card I made for her and it features the stamp set, Prized Peony.
I started with a base of Thick Basic White cardstock and then added a layer of Basic White cardstock that I embossed using the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder. Normally I cut this piece down but it’s full size to cover the entire front of the card.
I stamped the peony in Memento Ink onto a piece of Basic White cardstock and then colored it using these Stampin’ Blends: Fresh Freesia (Light and Dark), Highland Heather (Light) and Old Olive (Light). I COMPLETELY forgot that I have the Peony Dies and even had a conversation with myself that I didn’t feel like fussy cutting it out. I just shook my head when I spotted the dies sitting on my crafting desk. It’s that time of year when our heads can only hold so much, right? I did list the Peony Dies in the Supply List below even though I didn’t actually use them (but I will soon!). I mounted the peony onto a piece of Highland Heather cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
To color the peony using my Stampin’ Blends, I did several petals at one time. First, I colored the entire petal with Light Fresh Freesia. Then, I used Dark Fresh Freesia to color in the highlights (this stamp tells you where the highlights are – the very dark areas). I went over this same area again with Light Highland Heather and then went back in with Light Fresh Freesia to blend it all in. I only used Light Old Olive for the leaves and just colored them in and then went over the darker areas a second time When I tried using Dark Old Olive, I felt it was too dark.
I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies to cut a piece of Basic White cardstock and then stamped the sentiment in Highland Heather ink using the stamp set Artistically Inked. I mounted it onto a piece of Highland Heather cardstock, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and placed it below the peony. To complete the card, I added three Elegant Faceted Gems around the peony.
Supply List
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock (peony): 3-7/8″ x 3-5/8″
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): approx. 3″ x 1-1/8″
- Highland Heather cardstock: 4-1/8″ x 3-7/8″
- Highland Heather cardstock (piece under sentiment): 3″ x 1″
Click here to shop Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products from the Mini Catalog
All Last Chance Products are available while supplies last or January 3, 2021.
Eden’s Garden Products
The Eden’s Garden stamp set, Eden Dies and Eden’s Garden Bundle are early releases from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog but the other products in the collection are only available while supplies last. The available while supplies last products are:
All the Eden’s Garden products are listed below. For more information about a product, click the image.
Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit
- Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes
- Kit features an exclusive Two-Step photopolymer stamp set
- Kit includes a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Card size: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ heart-shaped cards; folded
- Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla
Click here to order Kisses & Hugs
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
This month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit has an Add On (see the photo above)! The coordinated treat boxes are not included in this month’s kit and are only available for purchase separately as an add-on online starting January 25, 2022. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase and they are only available while supplies last.
Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Add On For Paper Pumpkin Subscribers
Available January 25, 2022
Item number: 160147 | $10.00 USD
- Contains 20 mini treat boxes and 20 heart tags
- Gold cord: 10-1/2″ yards (9.6 m)
- Finished size: 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″
- Printed with gold foil
Upcoming
- December 20, 2021: New Card Sampler Will Be Released (it’s being delayed due to the holidays)
- January 3, 2022: Last Day to Order Last Chance Products
- January 4, 2022: January – June 2022 Mini Catalog Debuts (if you’ve ordered from me in the last six months, a catalog is on it’s way to you
- January 4, 2022: Sale-a-Bration Begins
- January 10, 2022: Last Day to Order Hugs & Kisses Paper Pumpkin
Here’s a picture of my mom and I on her big day (I decided to grow out the white/gray during quarantine)!
by Tracy | Dec 15, 2021 | Designer Series Paper, Embossing Folders, Punches
Today’s card features a sneak peek of three new products from the upcoming January – June 2022 Mini Catalog!
The Designer Series Paper I used is called Flowering Fields (#157670) and I have to say I’m in love with this paper with the tulips and beautiful colors! Unfortunately I can’t link these products up to the online store until the catalog goes live.
I started with a base of Rich Razzleberry cardstock and then added a layer of Fresh Freesia cardstock that I embossed using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. Then I added another layer of Rich Razzleberry and Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper.
I stamped the sentiment in Fresh Freesia ink using another new product, the Happy & Heartfelt stamp set (#158005). There are 15 stamps in this set and they are all in the same font as on my card. Love it!! I used the Double Oval Punch to cut out the sentiment as well as the Rich Razzleberry oval. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the Rich Razzleberry oval and adhered it to the front of the card.
The cute little butterflies are also new and they’re called Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136). You can purchase all three of these new products on January 4, 2022.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. 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.
The Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Reminder: Pictures of new products can’t be posted online until the catalog goes live
Measurements
- Rich Razzleberry cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 5-1/2″
- Rich Razzleberry cardstock: 4-3/4″ x 2″
- Rich Razzleberry cardstock: scrap for oval
- Basic White cardstock (inside card): 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
- Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper: 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″
Paper Pumpkin
Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit
- Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes
- Kit features an exclusive Two-Step photopolymer stamp set
- Kit includes a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Card size: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ heart-shaped cards; folded
- Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla
Click here to order Kisses & Hugs
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
This month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit has an Add On (see the photo above)! The coordinated treat boxes are not included in this month’s kit and are only available for purchase separately as an add-on online starting January 25, 2022. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase and they are only available while supplies last.
Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Add On For Paper Pumpkin Subscribers
Available January 25, 2022
Item number: 160147 | $10.00 USD
- Contains 20 mini treat boxes and 20 heart tags
- Gold cord: 10-1/2″ yards (9.6 m)
- Finished size: 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″
- Printed with gold foil
Upcoming
December 20, 2021: New Card Sampler Will Be Released (it’s being delayed due to the holidays)
January 3, 2022: Last Day to Order Last Chance Products
January 4, 2022: January – June 2022 Mini Catalog Debuts
January 4, 2022: Sale-a-Bration Begins
January 10, 2022: Last Day to Order Hugs & Kisses Paper Pumpkin
by Tracy | Dec 6, 2021 | Card Sampler, Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
Today’s card features Sweet Stockings 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, the Stockings Dies (retiring and 50% off), and the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. All retiring products are available while supplies last!
I started with a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock and then added a layer of Basic White cardstock. Next, I ran a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder and then adhered it to the card front. I love this embossing folder and I know I use it a lot but it’s great when you want the embossing to be very subtle.
I used the Stockings Dies to cut a piece of Sweet Stockings 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and then adhered it to the card front. The Stockings Dies coordinate with the Sweet Little Stockings stamp set (I didn’t use it for today’s card) and they are both included in the Sweet Little Stockings Bundle but you’ll save $10.00 buying these two products separately since the dies are so discounted.
I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White cardstock using the Peaceful Deer stamp set and Garden Green ink. I cut it out using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card. The Peaceful Deer stamp set is unfortunately not available right now but is estimated to be back in stock the week of December 13th. The Peaceful Deer stamp set and the coordinating Deer Builder Punch are not retiring (yay!!) BUT the Peaceful Deer Bundle is retiring on January 3, 2022 and beginning on January 4th, these two products will be sold separately. The Peaceful Deer Bundle is also unavailable but is estimated to also be back in stock the week of December 13th
To complete the card, I added three Rhinestone Basic Jewels for some sparkle and added a piece of Basic White cardstock inside. You can find the measurements I used below the Supply List.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. 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.
The Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Sale: $15.50
Price: $31.00
Measurements
- Cherry Cobbler cardstock: 11” x 4-1/4” score at 5-1/2” OR 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” score at 4-1/4” (the only difference is how your card opens)
- Cherry Cobbler cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock: (2) 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
- Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper: approx. 2-1/4″ x 1-3/4″
Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler
Place a minimum $50 order (before tax/shipping) at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store using my special host code AGPQC9EE and I’ll send you my Happiest of Birthdays Card Sampler. Orders must be placed by tomorrow, December 7, 2021 and the Card Samplers will be mailed on December 16, 2021. Please click HERE for all the details.
Last Chance Products
PDF Store
My Ever Eden Card Sampler is now available in my PDF Store for $9.00. Please click here to visit my PDF Store.
Enjoy your day!
by Tracy | Nov 24, 2021 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
I have one more card using the card design I used to make the card from yesterday and the one from last week. It’s SUCH a versatile design and I really got on a roll making these cards!
I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock for the card base and then layered a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock with a piece of Basic White cardstock that was embossed using the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder. I then layered Blushing Bride cardstock with a piece of Whimsy & Wonder Designer Series Paper. The sentiment was stamped in Night of Navy ink onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using the stamp set Tidings & Trimmings and then was layered with another piece of Blushing Bride cardstock.
I placed a Stampin’ Dimensional in the center of the Wonderful Snowflake before adhering it to the front of the card. I made a small silver foil snowflake out of Silver Foil Specialty Paper using the So Many Snowflakes Dies. I added small dots of glue to the snowflake before adhering it to the center of the large iridescent snowflake.
I won’t be posting on Thursday so I can enjoy being with my family but for those of you that live in the United States, I want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. 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.
The Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders.
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″
- Blushing Bride cardstock: 4-3/4″ x 2-1/4″
- Blushing Bride cardstock: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
- Blushing Bride cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 1-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock: 4-1/2″ x 2″
- Basic White cardstock: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″
- Whimsy & Wonder Designer Series Paper: 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
- Silver Foil: scrap for snowflake
December Paper Pumpkin
Lots of Pun Paper Pumpkin Kit
- The kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
- The Lots of Pun Stamp Set is a builder stamp set! This means the included images can be mixed and matched to build a variety of unique characters with different looks and features.
- Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
- Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″
- Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Poppy Parade
- Includes a Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Ordering ends on December 10, 2021 for this kit
Click here to order Paper Pumpkin
You can cancel at any time or even skip a month
