This past weekend one of the Demonstrator Facebook groups I’m a member of issued a challenge to make a Fall card using at least one item from our new Holiday Catalog. Today’s card is what I created and the new item is the strip of Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper. I can’t get enough of that paper!
Details of Today’s Card
My base is Very Vanilla with a layer of Crushed Curry on top,
The top layer is Very Vanilla that’s been embossed with the Layered Leaves embossing folder.
The color of the leaves are Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie. They were cut out with the Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies but before running them through the Big Shot, I adhered the cardstock to a Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet. This adds a nice layer of glue to the back and makes it easy to attach to the card front.
The sentiment is from the stamp set Colorful Seasons and is stamped with Memento Ink. This stamp set and the Seasonal Layers Thinlits are part of the Color Theory Suite. Purchase both using the item #145348 and receive the bundle discount of 10%! It was cut out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits dies.
The sentiment sits on top of a Cajun Craze scalloped oval cut out with the Layering Ovals Framelits.
If you’d like to create today’s card, I’ve listed all of the products I used below. To purchase any of the supplies, just click on the product below. Be sure to use the host code when placing your order to receive a gift from me! Host Code: 3MCFHAPM
Don’t miss out!! Today’s the last day to receive the Thankful Thoughts Card Kit with any size order placed at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the Host Code S9H3JGWA I’ll cut, score, die cut and punch all the supplies you’ll need to create the three beautiful cards pictured below. You’ll just need to provide adhesive, ink and a stamp set. I used the set Thankful Thoughts but you could substitute it for a stamp set in your collection.
Thankful Thoughts (available in wood or clear) is a set that I turn to over and over again. If you give a lot of thank you cards, I think you’ll find this a great addition to your stamp collection. Click here to purchase Thankful Thoughts!
When placing your order, look for my name in the upper right hand corner. When you checkout, it’s easy to enter the host code (see diagram below). By using the host code, I’ll be alerted that you want to receive the Card Kit.
Here’s what you’ll receive when you place your online order using the host code S9H3JGWA
The Thankful Thoughts Card Kit, complete with all the supplies to make 3 beautiful thank you cards (you’ll need to supply ink, adhesive and a stamp set.
A 9-page PDF with photos, directions and supplies.
With every increment of $25 (before shipping/tax) earn Bradley Points. Collect 16 points and you’ll earn a free stamp set.
Over the Labor Day Weekend I pulled out my Eclectic Layers Thinlits dies for the first time and created this card. It comes with 13 dies but I used only the largest one. I love blues and greens so I make a background with Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point and Garden Green using the Polished Stone Technique. If you haven’t yet tried this technique, you really should! It’s so easy and the backgrounds are gorgeous! You can read all about this technique here.
After creating the background and using the die to cut out the front, the rest of the card was easy to put together. I used the brand new Leaf Punch to cut two leaves out of vellum. My sentiment comes from the Ribbon of Courage stamp set and was punched out with the Layering Circles Framelits in Garden Green and the leaves were placed behind it.
I’m babysitting my grandkids today and need to leave soon to take my granddaughter to school! Have a wonderful day!
Stamping Supplies: Click any product below to purchase it at my Stampin’ Up! online store!
It’s Tool Time Tuesday and today we’re going to talk about Stampin’ Up! Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills.
These little gems of ink are used in conjunction with our Classic Stampin’ Pads. When your pads start to dry out, you add the refill and your pad is rejuvenated. If you have our old pads, just add drops all over the stamp pad. The newer pads don’t absorb the ink like the old ones so just take a plastic spoon and push the ink into the pad. It’s very easy to do and you’ll find that you don’t need to do it very often.
Tip: When you purchase an IN COLOR stamp pad, always buy a refill or two. When they retire, you’ll never be able to purchase a refill and your pad will eventually dry out.
There are many more uses for these little bottles of ink! Several months ago I shared a card I made using the Polished Stone technique (you can see that post HERE). Several drops of ink were squirted onto a cotton ball that had first been saturated with rubbing alcohol and then it was pounced all over glossy cardstock. It makes a beautiful background.
Another way to use the Ink Refills is with the Baby Wipe Technique. Take 4-5 Baby Wipes and fold them in half and then in half again. Place it on a paper plate. Add drops of the Reinker all over your wipes, using two to three different colors, placing the darkest color on first. Keep adding different colors until you don’t have any white space left. You now have your own stamp pad. Ink up your stamp and stamp your image onto Whisper White cardstock. You’ll have a one of a kind masterpiece. I’ll share a project later this week using this technique. One more way to use our Refills is with the Stampin’ Spritzer. Fill 3/4 of the spritzer with rubbing alcohol (the alcohol makes your project dry faster) and then add drops of your favorite color refill. You’ll have to experiment to see how many drops you like. I used to spritz our now retired Organza Ribbon. I could have ribbon in any Stampin’ Up! color that I wanted. I haven’t done it yet but I’ve heard that many people are spritzing the new Mini Pizza Boxes. That’s definitely something I’m going to try!
These are just a few ways to use the Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills. You can purchase the refills in 49 different Stampin’ Up! colors (a refill is not available for Very Vanilla).
Thanks so much for stopping by today! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
If you’re a quilter or just like the look of quilting, you’re going to fall in love with the Quilted Christmas Suite in the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog. The suite includes a stamp set, Framelits, ribbon, Designer Series Paper and more! Be sure to check out the video below to see all of the products in the Quilted Christmas Suite!
If you’re reading this in an email, click here to view the video.
Although this is a Christmas suite, I’m looking forward to using the stamp set and Framelits with non-Christmas colors and making birthday and thank you cards.
If you’d like to see the entire Quilted Christmas Suite, click here!
Before I share the details of my card, did you know that you can now order from the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog?? It’s overflowing with fun new products such as the beautiful paper I’ve used on my card today. To view the catalog online, click the picture of the catalog below. If you live in the U.S. and don’t have a demonstrator, contact me and I’d be happy to send a catalog to you!
I love using patterned paper on a card and Stampin’ Up! has hit it out of the park with all of the beautiful papers they’re offering in the Holiday and Annual Catalogs. I love Painted Autumn which was just released yesterday.
Here are all the details of today’s card:
The card base is Lemon Lime Twist cut to 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″.
The DSP measures 3″ x 4″ and was glued using Snail to a piece of Early Espresso which measures 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″.
I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the Early Espresso and adhered it to the card front.
Before stamping the sentiment onto a 1′ x 3″ piece of Very Vanilla card stock, I punched one end using the Banner Triple Punch.
The sentiment is from the stamp set Bunch of Blossoms and was stamped in Early Espresso. Stampin’ Dimensionals were added to the back before attaching it to the front.
Glitter Enamel Dots were added to the front for a bit of sparkle
At the bottom of my post, you’ll find a supply list of all the Stampin’ Up! products I used for today’s card!
Before I go, here’s a short video from Stampin’ Up! that showcases some new products! Thanks for stopping by!
It’s the first Friday of the month which means it’s time for the First Fridays Blog Hop and our theme is Fall! I hope you’ll have a chance to visit everyone’s blog today!
The Holiday Catalog goes live tomorrow, September 1st!! At 3:00 AM (Mountain Time), you’ll be able to start ordering from this catalog packed with fun new products.
I’ll also be participating in the First Fridays Blog Hop tomorrow where we’ll be focusing on Fall (right about now, a change in seasons sounds wonderful as we’ve had three straight days of temperatures as high as 107). I’ll be using one of the new papers in the Holiday Catalog called Painted Autumn for my projects. It’s gorgeous paper!!! Although the hop officially starts on Friday, we will be posting later tonight to make sure all of our links are working.
If you don’t have a demonstrator and would like a Holiday Catalog, please email me your name and address and I’d be happy to send one off to you!
Thankful Thoughts Card Kit
You have just a few days left to receive my Thankful Thoughts Card Kit when you place any size order and use the host code S9H3JGWA. For more details, click here
With each Stampin’ Up! order placed through me, I like to send out a little gift. Each month it’s always something different!
This month I’m sending out a little treat bag. A cellophane bag is attached inside with a strip of Tear and Tape and that’s the only adhesive needed to complete the project.
I’ve wrapped ribbon around the top to keep everything closed up and secure.
I’d love to send one out to you! To place an order, click here!
Thankful Thoughts Card Kit
Place any size order this month using the Thankful Thoughts Card Kit HOST CODE and I’ll send you my Thankful Thoughts Card Kit, free! Click here for all the details!
New stampers always ask me what tools are essential and what they should purchase first. I believe that having an excellent paper trimmer is always a must! One of the great features of the Stampin’ Trimmer is not only does it give you great cuts but you can score paper with it as well!
The cutting and scoring blades (included with the trimmer) are both easily removed and can be replaced. The Stampin’ Trimmer has an extra wide cutting base that measures 6-1/4″, a feature I really like, but if needed, it has an arm that will extend an extra 8 inches!
More features of the Stampin’ Trimmer:
Store your extra blades in a compartment on the underside of the trimmer. It’s big enough to add a bone folder, pencil and other crafting supplies
The base is covered in a durable plastic that will protect the grid marks and ruler.
There’s a grid on the right hand side for cutting thin strips.
The arm will lock into place when you aren’t using it.
It truly is an excellent trimmer and if you were to walk into my craft room right now, you’d see one sitting on my desk.
Below is an excellent video showing all the features of the Stampin’ Trimmer. The video was created four years ago but the information included will really give you a good idea of what this trimmer has to offer! If you’re reading this in an email, click here to view the video.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
Thankful Thoughts Card Kit
Any size order will receive my Thankful Thoughts Card Kit. Use the host code S9H3JGWA and make sure my name, Tracy Bradley, is at the top right hand corner when placing your online order. You’ll receive a 9 page PDF with pictures, instructions and supply lists via email and a kit to make three beautiful thank you cards via snail mail! For all of the details, click here!
When you create your own cards, sometimes they won’t fit into a standard envelope. That’s never a worry with the Envelope Punch Board! You can create any size envelope to fit your creation. Measure your card and then check the chart located right on the Envelope Punch Board and you’ll know the size your paper needs to be and where to score your paper.
I needed an envelope for a gift certificate that measured 5″ x 5″ so I pulled out my Envelope Punch Board. and made a custom envelope. According to the chart above, I needed to cut my Foil Frenzy Designer Series Paper to 8 1/8″ x 8 1/8″ and score the paper at 4-1/8″. At the end of my post, you’ll find a great video from Stampin’ Up! showing how easy it is to make an envelope!(more…)
I have a sneak peek for you today from the Holiday Catalog which goes live on September 1, 2017! The Trim Your Stockings Thinlits Dies immediately caught my eye because you can create gift card holders and I love gift card holders. You can create a cute Stocking gift card holder with these dies but I chose to make a pillow box.
