I have a card to share with you today but first I want to let you know about the Stampin’ Up! Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza! This event will take place for one day only on November 24th and you’ll save 10% on almost everything in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. Get your lists ready and order early on the 24th!
Details
Sale begins at 12:01 am (Mountain Time) on Tuesday, November 24th
Sale ends at 11:50 pm (Mountain Time) on Tuesday, November 24th
There are some exclusions and you can see everything not included in the sale HERE.
I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock and using one of the larger dies in the Layering Ovals Dies and the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, I made an opening. Then I placed it inside the Woodland Embossing Folder and ran it through my die-cutting machine. It’s important to do these steps in this order. If you emboss first and then cut the opening, your embossing will be flattened.
Next, I stamped my reindeer in Memento Ink onto Whisper White cardstock and then colored him using Real Red & Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends. On the back of the embossed piece, I added adhesive all around the outside edges of the opening and then placed the reindeer piece over it (if you like to fussy cut, it would look really cute to cut him out and then add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back). I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the embossed piece and adhered it to my Thick Whisper White card base
I wanted to use a sentiment in the Warm & Toasty stamp set but there wasn’t enough space below the opening so I used a smaller sentiment in the stamp set, Banner Year. I stamped it in Versamark ink onto Whisper White cardstock using Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Silver. If you’ve never heat embossed, and you really should because it’s so much fun, I have directions below on how to do it. So easy!
I cut the sentiment out using our Rectangle Stitched Dies and then added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and added it to the front of the card.
How to Heat Emboss
Prepare your cardstock by rubbing an anti-static pouch (Stampin’ Up! no longer carries this product but it’s a must when embossing) over the surface as it 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 as your sentiment is transformed!
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).
I forgot to add Memento Ink to my Supply List but HERE’S the link for it.
The base of the card is Pretty Peacock cardstock (you can find all the measurements below the Supply List) with two panels of Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Paper. The sentiment was stamped onto a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock using Pretty Peacock ink and the stamp set, Wrapped in Christmas. I used the Layering Ovals Dies to cut out the sentiment and the scalloped oval in Silver Foil. Stampin’ Dimensionals were added to just the top of the sentiment so the card will easily open. A piece of Very Vanilla cardstock was added to the inside and a rhinestone was placed right below the sentiment to complete the card. Super easy to make!
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).
Yesterday I shared this Halloween Gum Box and today I have a video showing how easy it is to make. This is something you can give to someone any time of the year, not just Halloween. Simply change out the paper & sentiment and you have a thinking of you box!
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).
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October Paper Pumpkin Details
Contains enough supplies to create eight cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes.
Includes die-cut pieces in English, French, and German. This will allow you to create cards you can use to connect with others around the world—in their language!
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Sea Foam
I started with a piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock for the base of my card. I then added a piece of Whisper White cardstock that I ran through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. I normally make this layer a little bit smaller than the card base but this time I made it the same size as the base.
I added a piece of Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper to a piece of Basic Black cardstock (this Designer Series Paper can be found in the Mini Catalog). The sentiment was stamped with Memento Ink onto Whisper White cardstock using the stamp set, Beautiful Autumn and was cut out using the Layering Ovals Dies. The scalloped oval was also cut out with these dies and I used our Black Glitter Paper for a little bit of sparkle.
The Black Glitter Paper is unlike the Glimmer Paper Stampin’ Up! used to carry. It’s thinner which makes it easier to use and the glitter doesn’t come off on your hands.
If you’d like to make today’s card, below you’ll find a supply list of the products I used as well as the measurements.
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).
Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper: 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″
Black Glitter Paper: scrap for scalloped oval
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is now available! Use this sleek, beautiful machine to take your crafting to a whole new level! You can cut stamped images and shapes using our dies and transform a plain piece of paper using an embossing folder. It’s the most loved tool in my craft room!
To thank you for purchasing the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store, you’ll receive:
A Free PDF that will serve as a reference to understanding what’s in the box and the different sandwiches you’ll need as well as some tips and tricks.
A video that will show the Cut & Emboss Machine in action! After watching the video, you’ll have the knowledge and tools you’ll need to start using your new machine
Support! The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is a big investment and if you need help or have questions, you can contact me and I’ll do what I can to help you.
You’ll also receive at least two Bradley Points (when you earn eight points, you can redeem them for free product) and at least two of my card kits.
When placing your order, you might consider also purchasing several embossing folders or a set of dies, to bump your order up to $150 (before shipping/tax). Once you hit that sweet spot, you’ll start earning Stampin’ Rewards which equals free product! An order of $150 will receive $15.00 in free product!
If you’d like to get a discount on all your Stampin’ Up! products or you’re interested in starting your own business, you might consider the $99 No Risk Starter Kit. The kit is $99 but then you’ll choose $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product that you’d like (you can even add the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine) and the Starter Kit ships FREE. During the month of September, Stampin’ Up! will also add the Queen’s Anne’s Lace stamp set, So Much Love stamp set, a free package of rhinestones AND enough cardstock to make 16 cards!
Commonly Asked Questions About the Starter Kit
If I purchase the Starter Kit, do I have to sell Stampin’ Up! products to my family and friends? No, you are under NO obligation to sell. You can be your only customer. Of course once your friends see the cute cards you’re making, they’ll want to buy their stamping supplies from you.
Will I receive a discount on any products I buy? Yes!! This is the best part! You’ll receive at least a 20% discount on all your purchases.
Do I have to buy/sell a certain amount of product? The quarterly minimum is $300 in product (which is only $240 after your discount!) that can be from personal orders, online orders or ones from family and friends. The quarters are January – March, April – June, July – September, October – December. Once you join, your quarterly minimum begins during your first FULL quarter .
What if I can’t make the quarterly minimum? You’ll simply be dropped. No one will hassle you. No one will bother you. It truly is risk free to purchase the Starter Kit!
Are there other perks to purchasing the Starter Kit? Yes! Here are just a few:
The Starter Kit ships FREE!
Approximately a month before new products are released, you’ll be able to participate in a preorder and purchase brand new products ahead of the public
Attend Stampin’ Up! events like OnStage and Center Stage (right now all events are virtual)
Personal purchases of $150 are eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards
Support and training through Stampin’ University
Succeed Weekly emails with support and training
Complimentary copy of each current catalog
All the PDF’s I offer each month for my classes and card kits
If you have more questions, please reach out to me. Simply click the EMAIL button on my sidebar. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have and I’d love for you to join my team! If you’re ready to purchase the Starter Kit now, click here!
Paper Pumpkin
Paper Pumpkin by Stampin’ Up! is a crafting subscription kit that delivers creativity to your door every month. Each box is filled with precut, ready to assemble supplies to create either cards or a project and each kit always includes a stamp set and Stampin’ Spot (little ink pad). The last day to order the September Paper Pumpkin is September 10th! All kits will ship out a few days after the 10th.
The September box includes:
Enough supplies to create 20 cracker box treat packages.
Each cracker box treat package can be customized to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, the autumn season, or all three!
Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Cinnamon Cider, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, white
The base of the card is Mint Macaron cardstock and I combined it with our Gold Foil which always makes a card look fancy, don’t you think? The top layer of Mint Macaron cardstock was embossed using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder and a die-cutting machine. The banners were made using Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper & Gold Foil and the ends were cut using the Banner Triple Punch
The sentiment was stamped onto Whisper White cardstock using Mint Macaron ink and the stamp set, Happiest of Birthdays. I cut it out using the Layering Ovals Dies. The scalloped foil oval was also cut out with these dies. The scalloped oval has Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back to give the card some dimension.
If you’d like to make today’s card, you can find all 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 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).
It’s time to use up those paper scraps before ordering brand new paper next week when the Stampin’ Up! 2020-2021 Catalog goes live on June 3rd. Today’s card shows a fun way to use those pieces of paper that I know we all have sitting around.
Unfortunately the sentiment, from the stamp set Layered with Kindness, has already sold out. All stamp sets on the Last Chance Listare now available only while supplies last so be sure to pick up your favorites before they’re gone. You can see everything on the retiring list here.
The base of my card is Mint Macaron cardstock and I layered it with Purple Posy and Whisper White cardstock. Such a pretty combination, don’t you think?
I used the Layering Ovals Dies to cut out the sentiment and the two scalloped ovals. I love this set of dies because you have the option to layer using just a plain oval or you can be a bit more fancy and use the scalloped ones.
This really is a great way to use up your scraps to create a card to send to someone and brighten their day. We all really need that right now, don’t we? You can find all the measurements below!
Measurements
Best Dressed Designer Series Paper: (3) 4-1/2″ x 1″
Mint Macaron cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
Mint Macaron cardstock: scrap for scalloped oval
Purple Posy cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″
Purple Posy cardstock: scrap for scalloped oval
Whisper White cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
Whisper White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″ (optional, for inside)
Whisper White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
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).
Please note: I have listed the sentiment I used, Layered with Kindness, but it is no longer available.
