by Tracy | Dec 7, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
The Stampin’ Up! Giant Year-End Closeout begins tomorrow, December 8th! One of my favorite packages of Designer Series Paper, Feels Like Frost, is retiring and will be discounted 50%!!!! This paper premiered in last year’s Holiday Catalog and today I’ll be sharing cards I’ve made using this gorgeous paper. To go to the original blog post, just click on the card. Since the majority of these cards were made last year, they may have sentiments or other products that have since retired. These posts will also have information about card kits that are no longer available.
To download a list of all retiring items, please click here.
Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper is so pretty isn’t it? All products in the Year-End Closeout will be available while supplies last or January 4, 2021, whichever comes first so please shop early so you can pick up your favorites!
December Paper Pumpkin
This month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit is available for just a few more days. For more information, click here.
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by Tracy | Dec 5, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
I don’t normally post on Saturday but I wanted to share the card I’d planned for Thursday. On Wednesday morning I finally got a flu shot and another one for shingles. I don’t normally experience any of the side effects but this time I sure did! I spent all of Thursday in bed and part of yesterday as well but today I’m back to normal! Whew!
Before sharing my card, I want to let you know that Stampin’ Up! will be having their Year-End Closeout on Tuesday, December 8th! Items from the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog will be included in the closeout with some products discounted up to 50%. Not all items from the Mini Catalog will be included as some will be carrying over into the Annual Catalog in 2021. I apologize for the very small print, but you can click HERE for a PDF of what will be on sale and what will be discounted. All products in the sale will be WHILE SUPPLIES LAST so be sure to shop early! Please note: due to increased shipping times and possible shipping delays during the month of December, delivery before Christmas cannot be guaranteed. If you have any questions, please contact me!
Today’s card features Tis’ the Season Designer Series Paper and the stamp set, Perfectly Plaid.
I started with a base of Shaded Spruce cardstock and then added a layer of Whisper White cardstock and Tis the Season 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. Tis’ the Season WILL be included in the closeout and will be discounted 20% beginning on Tuesday, December 8th. I added a strip of Shaded Spruce cardstock and used the Banner Triple Punch to make a banner (you can find all the measurements I used below the supply list). Then I ran it through the Winter Snow Embossing Folder. I LOVE this embossing folder and sadly, it is one of the products being retired BUT it will be discounted 50% and you’ll be able to get it for $3.75!!! Be sure to shop early on Tuesday!
I stamped the sentiment onto Whisper White cardstock using Shaded Spruce ink and then cut it out using the Stitched Shapes Dies. I layered it onto a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock that was cut out using the Layering Ovals Dies and popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. These two sets of dies coordinate beautifully! To complete my card, I added three Holiday Rhinestones in Shaded Spruce on the sentiment.
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Measurements
- Shaded Spruce cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″
- Shaded Spruce cardstock: 4″ x 1-1/2″
- Whisper White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
- Whisper White cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Whisper White cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 4″ (optional for inside)
- Tis’ the Season Designer Series Paper: 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″
- Cherry Cobbler cardstock: scrap for oval
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by Tracy | Dec 2, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
Today’s card features Feels Like Frost 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper and the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder.
I started with a base of Thick Whisper White cardstock and then added a layer of Whisper White cardstock on top. Before adhering it to the card base, I placed it inside the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder and ran it through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper was layered onto pieces of Highland Heather cardstock.
The sentiment was stamped onto Whisper White cardstock using the stamp set Good Morning Magnolia in Gorgeous Grape ink and cut out using the Stitched Shapes Dies. Before placing the sentiment onto the front of the card, I added some Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back. I used my Dark Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend to color our Basic Rhinestones. I love that my paper and rhinestones match!
If you’d like to make today’s card, you can find the measurements below the supply list.
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Measurements
- Thick Whisper White cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Whisper White cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
- Whisper White cardstock: scrap for sentiment
- Highland Heather cardstock: 4″ x 2-1/2″
- Highland Heather cardstock: 3-3/4″ x 2″
- Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper: 3-3/4″ x 2-1/4″
- Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper: 3-1/2″ x 1-3/4″
I have a new host code! All orders receive one of my card kits (and a tutorial) but use my host code when placing your order and I’ll send you an extra card kit!
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by Tracy | Dec 1, 2020 | Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders
Today’s Tuesday Tutorial features the Snow Wonder Bundle which includes the Snow Wonder stamp set and the Snow Time Dies (bundles always save you 10%). If you’d like the free tutorial, you can access it below the Supply List.
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by Tracy | Nov 30, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Punches
Happy Monday!
Before sharing my projects with you today, I wanted to let you know that the new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog is coming soon and will be available on January 5th. If you’ve ordered from me in the last six months, I ordered a catalog for you (and the Sale-a-Bration brochure) from Stampin’ Up! yesterday. It will come directly from Stampin’ Up! and they will begin to mail them on December 9th. If you don’t want to wait until January to buy products from this jam-packed catalog, consider joining my team by purchasing the $99 Starter Kit. You’ll receive $125 in product for $99 and it will ship free. One of Starter Kit perks is that you can preorder products from the new catalog early! If you’d to purchase the Starter Kit, click here. Feel free to email me with any questions you might have!
Our Rectangle Tins are a fun way to package a gift card (or any small gift). I wrapped a 8″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper around the tin and then used our Gold 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon to “tie” it up. To open the tin, the recipient just needs to slip off the sleeve. The sentiment was stamped onto Very Vanilla cardstock using the stamp set, Wrapped in Christmas, and was cut out using the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch. As you can see from the picture below, a gift card fits inside perfectly!
I wrapped this next tin with Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper and wrapped our Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon around it. The sentiment was stamped onto Whisper White cardstock using Pacific Point ink. The ribbon will need to be removed first to open the tin.
Each package of tins come in a four pack and they are food safe! It’s such a quick and easy, but cute, way to wrap up a gift!
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by Tracy | Nov 27, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting, Quick & Easy Card
I needed a masculine birthday card this week and created it using the stamp set Happiest of Birthdays and In Good Taste Designer Series Paper.
I started with a base of Smoky Slate cardstock and then added a layer of Whisper White cardstock and then a layer of In Good Taste Designer Series Paper. I struggle bit with masculine cards but this was the perfect paper to use!
I stamped the sentiment in Smoky Slate ink using the stamp set Happiest of Birthdays and then cut it out using the Stitched Rectangle Dies. I cut another larger rectangle out of Smoky Slate cardstock and layered the two pieces together. Stampin’ Dimensionals were added to back to give the card some dimension. I finished by adding three Elegant Faceted Gems to the front. If you’d like to make today’s card, you can find the measurements I used below the Supply List.
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Measurements
- Smoky Slate cardstock: 8 -1/2″ x 5-1/2″
- Smoky Slate cardstock: approx. 4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″ (for stitched rectangle)
- Whisper White cardstock: (2) 5-1/4″ x 4″ (one for inside the card)
- Whisper White cardstock: approx. 4-1/4″ x 3″ (for stitched rectangle)
- In Good Taste Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 3-3/4″
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by Tracy | Nov 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving Day to everyone in the United States. This holiday feels very different as many of us are not gathering together with our families but there are many things to be grateful for. Mark and I will be having a very quiet Thanksgiving but we’re going all out in the food department and making all our favorites.
2020 has brought challenges to all of us. This past year I’ve had so many of you reach out to me and I’m very thankful for all of you!
From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! Be safe, healthy and happy!
by Tracy | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Due to some technical issues during the Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza, Stampin’ Up! has decided to extend the sale ONE MORE DAY!! It will continue until 11:59 pm (MT) on November 25, 2020. Because the sale has been extended, it’s possible some items may go into backorder status so be sure to shop early! Almost every single item in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is on sale 10%. Click here for a list of the items not included in the sale.
I will also honor my Birthday Special one more day! See all the details below!
All the details:
- Place a minimum $50 order at my Stampin’ Up! online store
- You must use the host code VAYRDHA6 when placing your order to be eligible to receive the free embellishment (see below if your order is $150 or more)
- The embellishment you receive will be a surprise!
- Once I close the host code, I’ll order all the embellishments. Once I receive them from Stampin’ Up!, I’ll send yours to you along with one or more of my card kits.
- The special will end on November 25th at 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
- If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards directly from Stampin’ Up! You will still receive your free embellishment from me!
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by Tracy | Nov 24, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Embossing Folders, Free Tutorial, Punches
The Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza has begun! This is a one day sale and almost everything in the Stampin’ Up! catalog is on sale 10% (see here for a list of exclusions). Now’s the time to treat yourself or purchase a gift for a crafter in your life.
Birthday Special
Place a minimum $50 order at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the host code VAYRDHA6 and I’ll send you a free embellishment! Offer ends today!
Here’s all the details:
- Place a minimum $50 order my Stampin’ Up! online store
- Use the host code VAYRDHA6 when placing your order to be eligible to receive the free embellishment
- The embellishment you receive will be a surprise!
- I’ll order all the embellishments tomorrow. Once I receive them from Stampin’ Up!, I’ll send yours to you along with one or more of my card kits.
- The special ends today at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
- If your order is over $150, do not use the host code so you can receive Stampin’ Rewards directly from Stampin’ Up! You will still receive your free embellishment from me!
Today’s free tutorial is for a card I shared several weeks ago. If you missed that post, you can see it here. You can access your tutorial below the Supply List.
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by Tracy | Nov 23, 2020 | Designer Series Paper, Die-Cutting
Today’s card features Feels Like Frost 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper and the Poinsettia Dies. Feels Like Frost debuted last year in the Holiday Catalog and I was so happy when Stampin’ Up! decided to bring it back. One side of the paper features photographic images and on the other side, beautiful silver foil.
I started with a base of Thick Whisper White cardstock and then added layers of Silver Foil and Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper. The poinsettia was created using our Poinsettia Dies and the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Not only do these dies cut out the shape of the poinsettia but it embosses as well!
I layered the pieces of the Poinsettia using Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added Mini Glue Dots to the back of the Beaded Pearl before adhering it to the center of the Poinsettia.
I was going to add a sentiment to the front but there really wasn’t much room to add one so I decided it was fine without one. If I were to make this card again, I’d turn the orientation of the card and add the poinsettia closer to the top of the Designer Series Paper and then add a sentiment below.
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Measurements
- Thick Whisper White cardstock; 11″ x 4-1/4″
- Silver Foil Sheet: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper: 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″
- Whisper White cardstock: scraps for poinsettia
Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza Starts Tomorrow – One Day Only
The Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza is tomorrow! It’s a one day event and you can save 10% on almost everything in the Annual Catalog! You can click here to see a list of items that are excluded from the sale.
Birthday Special
Place a minimum $50 order at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the host code VAYRDHA6 and I’ll send you a free embellishment! Offer valid until Tuesday, November 24th.
Here’s all the details:
- Place a minumum $50 order my Stampin’ Up! online store
- Use the host code VAYRDHA6 when placing your order to be eligible to receive the free embellishment
- The embellishment you receive will be a surprise!
- Once I close the host code, I’ll order all the embellishments. Once I receive them from Stampin’ Up!, I’ll send yours to you along with one or more of my card kits.
- The special will end on November 24th at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
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by Tracy | Nov 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today’s my birthday so I’m having an ordering special! Place a minimum $50 order at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the host code VAYRDHA6 and I’ll send you a free embellishment! I had planned to end the special on Monday but when I heard about the Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza, which will take place on Tuesday, November 24th, I decided to extend it an extra day.
Here’s all the details:
- Place a minumum $50 order at my Stampin’ Up! online store
- Use the host code VAYRDHA6 when placing your order to be eligible to receive the free embellishment
- You’ll earn at least one Bradley Point
- The embellishment you receive will be a surprise!
- Once I close the host code, I’ll order all the embellishments. When I receive them from Stampin’ Up!, I’ll send yours to you along with one or more of my card kits.
- The special will end on November 24th at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza Is Coming for One Day
on November 24th
Almost everything in the Annual Catalog will be on sale on November 24th and you’ll save 10%. Click here to open a PDF of the excluded items. If you don’t have the Annual Catalog, you can download it HERE (it will take a minute since it’s a large file).
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
December Paper Pumpkin – Available to order until December 10th
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by Tracy | Nov 20, 2020 | Die-Cutting, Embossing Folders, Heat Embossing, Layering Ovals Dies
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.
Today’s card features the stamp sets Warm & Toasty and Banner Year along with the Woodland Embossing Folder.
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!
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I forgot to add Memento Ink to my Supply List but HERE’S the link for it.
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