Today’s card is a pretty close CASE of Connie Babbert’s card. My purpose was to recreate it without having to fussy cut all 3 of those seagulls 🤣. I fussy cut one for Wednesday’s card, and that was plenty!
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Do you have bits and pieces of old projects hanging around? I’m at the point where I’m worried they will organize against me because they’re so neglected.
Last week, I combined elements from two projects to create this CASE (Copy And Share with Everyone):
That’s the original – you can see I kept the card base, embossed panel, and specialty DSP. I didn’t die cut the Country Woods DSP with the Changing Leaves die, I changed up the ribbon and sentiment, and I added die cut birds from Winterly Treetops (I had a bag of them hanging around).
This CASE is much more colorful. These birdies were die cut from the DSP, so there is no fancy coloring involved here. I made a bunch of these with all of my leftovers!
What do you have hanging around? I confess it was very gratifying to pull all of these elements together, and I even used up some of the retired ribbon that seems to accumulate like lost socks in my craft room. Need something to finish a project? Shop HERE.
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Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper is a great way to step up a card with a minimum of effort and bulk. Today’s Winterly Tree Tops card uses both the Country Woods (all time fave!) and Nature’s Sweetness DSP options to set the stage for a holiday card.
Stamps: Winterly Tree Tops, Greetings of the Season
Color Palette: Basic White, Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Pretty Peacock, Gold
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Winterly TreeTops dies, Spotlight on Nature dies, Regal Flora dies, Country Woods DSP, Nature’s Sweetness DSP, Iridescent Adhesive Discs, Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Dimensionals
That beautiful red filigree is from Regal Flora, and I cut it in half so it would reach from side to side on the card front. It’s a nice alternative to ribbon when you’re looking for a way to tie together two parts of a card.
The Spotlight on Nature dies pair very well with the Deckled Circle dies to create a layer that makes you think wreath but allows that beautiful greenery at the top to take center stage.
Winterly Tree Tops is really versatile! If you’re ready to add it to your stash, shop the Online Store.
It’s finally LIVE! Check out the September – December mini catalog. You’re gonna love it!
Be sure to check out the Online Exclusives available ONLY in the Online Store! Many of my favorite bundles are there.
The October Paper Pumpkin Kit is Nests of Christmas. It includes everything you need for 10 beautiful cards and envelopes, and coordinates with the Nests of Winter Suite from the Sept-Dec Mini Catalog. New subscribers get 40% off their first kit when they subscribe by October 10th. Subscribe HERE by October 10th and use the code HOLIDAY40. (This offer is available to new subscribers only.)
Paper Pumpkin subscriptions deliver ready-to-go projects to your doorstep every month, but you have ultimate control to skip or cancel 😱 if you decide it’s not for you. Stampin’ Up! also features an exclusive collection of kits that don’t require a subscription. Visit the Online Store to see what’s available.
The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! Shop HERE. And now more than ever, don’t neglect the Online Exclusives – you’ll find more beautiful products that never appear in a catalog.
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This card is a little bit outside the box for me – I don’t usually use this much bold color. The neutral tones of the sand dollars and other sea elements made me bold! And I do love Seaside Wishes 💕
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Seaside Wishes dies and Hybrid Embossing Folder, Country Woods DSP, Adhesive Back Dapple Dots, Blending Brush, Pebble Path Jute Trim, Stampin’ Dimensionals, wooden skewer
I dusted the sand dollars with a tiny bit of Crumb Cake, and tucked a bit of unraveled Pebbled Path Jute Trim behind the pieces. I curled the ends of the DSP and Coastal Cabana card stock with a bamboo skewer – it’s one of my favorite crafting secret weapons. I tore the edges of the Coastal Cabana panel and roughed the DSP with my trusty paper snips, so this entire card has a much more rustic feel.
I didn’t add a sentiment – do you think I should? I can’t decide if I should put something on the front or just stamp it inside.
Are you more rustic or more crisp? It was fun to explore this style, but I’m definitely more of a crisp and clean stamper. Doesn’t matter, whatever you need, you’ll find it in the Online Store.
Are you a scrapbooker? We’ve released a digital-only scrapbooking brochure with products designed to coordinate with the September – December mini catalog. Shop HERE.
Be sure to explore the Online Exclusives available ONLY in the Online Store! Many of my favorite bundles are there.
The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is Autumn Abundance. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features copper foil details and a watercolored ephemera pack. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by September 10th.
Paper Pumpkin subscriptions deliver ready-to-go projects to your doorstep every month, but you have ultimate control to skip or cancel 😱 if you decide it’s not for you. Stampin’ Up! also features an exclusive collection of kits that don’t require a subscription. Visit the Online Store to see what’s available.
The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! Shop HERE. And now more than ever, don’t neglect the Online Exclusives – you’ll find more beautiful products that never appear in a catalog.
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I am smitten with our Hybrid Embossing Folders, although it took me a while to realize just how they work. This layout is inspired by Alanna Wharf, a Stampin’ Up! Artisan team member. Her version is light and dreamy, but I took an earthier, more autumnal direction.
Stamps: Changing Leaves
Color Palette: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Changing Leaves dies, Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder, Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder, Country Woods DSP, Nature’s Story DSPBasic Beige Bordered Ribbon, Linen Thread, Faux Leather Trim (retired), Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin Blends, Stampin’ Dimensionals
The Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder leaves that lovely texture on the leave in addition to cutting it out. If you haven’t explored our Hybrid Embossing Folders, I highly recommend them!
I used one of the leaf stamps from Changing Leaves to create a subtle bottom border inside the card – I used Crumb Cake ink, and stamped it off before applying it to the interior panel.
If you look carefully at the photo below, you’ll see the embossing folder with the dies inside of it and something yellow. That’s washi tape, a crafter’s good friend. I made multiples of this card, and taping the die directly to the embossing folder makes sure everything is perfectly aligned every time.
I was able to cut just this one leaf with a 4″x4″ square of DSP. It makes me very happy when numbers work out that way – I got 9 leaves from each sheet of DSP with pieces left over!
It’s time to redeem your Bonus Days coupons! The code is in an email sent to the same address you used to place your order. You can use multiple codes on a single order – have some fun with it!
Select Designer Series papers are 15% off while supplies last !
The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is Autumn Abundance. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features copper foil details and a watercolored ephemera pack. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by September 10th.
Paper Pumpkin subscriptions deliver ready-to-go projects to your doorstep every month, but you have ultimate control to skip or cancel 😱 if you decide it’s not for you. Stampin’ Up! also features an exclusive collection of kits that don’t require a subscription. Visit the Online Store to see what’s available.
The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! Shop HERE. And now more than ever, don’t neglect the Online Exclusives – you’ll find more beautiful products that never appear in a catalog.
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This simple layout can be anything you need – a true Swiss Army Knife design. Change the color palette and the DSP and you could have a child’s card, a feminine girlfriend card, or even a thoughtful sympathy card. The options are endless.
Stamps: Heartfelt Hexagon, Everyday Greetings, Greetings of the Season
Color Palette: Basic White, Pebble Path, Memento Black
Accessories: Hexagon Punch, Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine, Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder, Country Woods DSP, 23-25 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots, In Color Textured Ribbon (retired), Stampin’ Dimensionals
I discovered that the hexagon stamp can be a little tricky to line up on a block. Since it’s an open stamp, the edges move around a bit and when you go to punch it, if it’s not perfectly “squared” it doesn’t fit. I solved the problem by lining up the stamp on top of the punch – put the side that you use to stamp directly onto the punch and have the flat side facing up. Then place your block on top of the flat part and carefully peel the stamp off the hexagon. Try it, it works!
The sentiment uses two Online Exclusive stamp sets, Everyday Greetings and Greetings of the Season. Between the two, just about everything you might want to say is covered.
My apologies about yet another retired ribbon. You could substitute the Pebble Path Jute Trim, and that would be even more manly. I need to clear out my trim drawer.
I usually make my mats pretty tight, so that Basic White panel is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″. That means the DSP is 4″ x 5 1/4″, and if you make the embossed piece 2 1/4″ tall and the DSP piece 3″ tall, they’ll butt up nicely to each other. I like to make my DSP panels 4″ wide so that I can cut 3 across on a 12″ piece of patterned paper. And my favorite Country Woods DSP is still on sale in the Online Store!
Select Designer Series papers are 15% off while supplies last !
It’s time to redeem your Bonus Days coupons! The code is in an email sent to the same address you used to place your order. You can use multiple codes on a single order – have some fun with it!
The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is Autumn Abundance. It includes everything you need for 9 cards and envelopes, and features laser cut card fronts and an ephemera pack. Every Celebration, an exclusive set of dies coordinates with all 3 third quarter Paper Pumpkin offerings. Subscribe HERE by September 10th.
Paper Pumpkin subscriptions deliver ready-to-go projects to your doorstep every month, but you have ultimate control to skip or cancel 😱 if you decide it’s not for you. Stampin’ Up! also features an exclusive collection of kits that don’t require a subscription. Visit the Online Store to see what’s available.
The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. New stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! Shop HERE. And now more than ever, don’t neglect the Online Exclusives – you’ll find more beautiful products that never appear in a catalog.
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The Maui Stamper 