Each month, Stampin’ Up! issues a #simplestamping challenge to its demonstrators worldwide. We go back to the basics and focus on creating a card with just rubber stamps, ink, and paper. This month, we add an extra element: ribbon.
Although I need a few more Christmas cards, I also use a lot of thank you cards this time of year. I’ve received a number of heartfelt gifts, and I want the givers to understand how much I appreciate them thinking of me.
Evergreen Elegance #simplestamping
I turned to #simplestamping to help me create s stack of cards I can have handy and get in the mail right away. This card uses:
Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set (sentiment) also found in the Annual Catalog
Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper from the Annual Catalog
This layout features three strips of Designer Series Paper each measuring 5 1/4 inches by 1 4/ inches. I spaced them equal distance apart on the Soft Succulent card base. Imagine creating a host of different backgrounds with Stampin’ Up!’s huge array of patterned papers.
The white stamped piece measures 2 inches by 3 1/2 inches, and the Evening Evergreen layer measures 2 1/4 inches by 3 1/2 inches. I topped it off with a bow created with the Soft Succulent 3/8 inch Open Weave Ribbon.
As I’ve said before, I’m a clean and simple stamper and this basic layout and design really appeals to me. It will be easy to create a stack in a short time.
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It’s that time of year! It’s gift-giving time. We buy a lot of gift cards. So, we need a special, hand-stamped holder for them.
I love this particular design. It fits perfectly in one of Stampin’ Up!’s medium envelopes.
Frosted Gingerbread Gift Card Holder
This card uses:
Stampin’ Up!’s Frosted Gingerbread stamp set and coordinating Gingerbread Dies. Buy the Frosted Gingerbread Bundle and save 10 percent.
Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder
Layering Circles Dies
Gold heat embossing
Gold Foil
Very Vanilla Thick card stock and Very Vanilla regular card stock
Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Soft Suede ink
Here are some basic measurements:
Thick Very Vanilla base: 7 3/4 inches x 5 inches, scored at 2 1/2 inches and 6 inches
Front embossed pieces – Very Vanilla: 4 3/4 inches x 1 1/2 inches and 4 3/4 inches x 2 1/4 inches
Piece to stamp sentiment for inside – Very Vanilla: 4 3/4 inches x 1 1/2 inches
Belly Band — Very Vanilla: 8 1/2 inches x 1 inch, scored at 2 1/4 inch and 5 7/8 inch
Here’s a view of the inside of the holder.
I made another version of this card with more traditional colors.
Frosted Gingerbread Gift Card Holder Video
The Frosted Gingerbread Bundle, found in Stampin’ Up!’s July-December 2021 Mini Catalog, is just one of the many items that will be retiring January 3. Be sure to put this bundle on your next order before it sells out. Click here to see the Last Chance Products list. This list includes the paper crafting products that won’t be found in any future catalogs. Some of the items are discounted.
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PAPER –Basic White Card Stock (159276), Real Red Card Stock (102482)
INK – Real Red (147084), Versamark (102283)
OTHER – Stitched Rectangle Dies (151820), Tasteful Labels Dies (152886), Star-Crossed Embossing Folder (156567), Pearl Basic Jewels (144219), Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack (152466), Basics Stampin’ Emboss Powders (155554), Heat Tool (129053), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Real Red – 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”, 4 ½” x 3 1/8”, 4” x 2 ½”
Basic White –5 ¼” x 4” (2), 4 ½” x 3 ½”
Ribbon – 8” (Red and White Pattern)
Instructions:
Ink the sentiment with Versamark Ink. Stamp it in the middle of the 4” x 2 ½” inch piece of Real Red Card Stock. Cover with White Embossing Powder and shake off excess. Heat with Heat Tool. Die cut with the label from the Tasteful Labels Dies.
Stamp the Candy Canes background stamp onto the 4 ½” x 3 ½” inch Basic White Card Stock with Real Red Ink. Die cut with the Stitched Rectangle Die that measures approximately 3” x 4 3/8”.
Glue the Candy Cane layer to the 4 ½” x 3 1/8” Real Red Card Stock.
Emboss one of the 5 ¼” x 4” pieces of Basic White Card Stock with the Star-Crossed Embossing Folder.
Fold the 8 ½” x 5 ½” card stock in half. Add the dry embossed white piece on top of this.
Adhere the Candy Cane/Real Red layer on top of the Star-Crossed embossed piece.
Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the sentiment in the middle of the Candy Cane piece.
Add a pearl to each side of the sentiment, as shown above.
Tie a bow with the ribbon and adhere to card front using a Glue Dot.
Adhere the last Basic White panel to the inside of the card.
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stamped the background stamping, using the Stamparatus, with Versamark Ink onto Real Red cardstock
sprinkled White Embossing Powder over the image
heated it with the heat gun
die cut with a scallop rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies
layered it on Basic White card stock embossed with the Star-Crossed Embossing Folder
Adhered it to a piece of Real Red card stock
Stamped the sentiment with Real Red ink and used dimensionals to pop it up on the front of the card
Added my very favorite Red Rhinestones
Candy Canes Heat Embossing
Enjoy a few additional card samples!
Please enjoy this Facebook Live replay showing how I created the card at the top of the post.
Start with Savings/Starter Kit Special
If you like this stamp as much as I do, you can add it to your Starter Kit! There’s a great deal in progress for Stampin’ Up!’s kit through November 30. You choose $125 worth of any product for just $75. And, shipping is free. This is a great low-cost, low-risk opportunity to get a taste for what Stampin’ Up! is all about. You’re not required to host parties, workshops, or classes; just enjoy your discount and all of the other benefits: including access to a members-only Facebook group filled with a ton of card sample ideas, the chance to attend demonstrator events and participate in exclusive pre-orders, and more.
But perhaps the best part is becoming part of a larger community of creators who share the love of crafting. I just experienced a family emergency, and was overwhelmed with the love, support, prayers and cards from the people on my team. I feel so blessed to have met them all.
There’s nothing to lose. Click here to give it a try.
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Welcome to Team Stamp It’s November Blog Hop. This month, the stampers feature holiday cards and projects. Prepare to be inspired! Look for the list of participating stampers at the end of the post. Follow the links. Be sure to comment on each with the hashtag #stampitcontest for your chance to win a free card kit.
Today’s card features products from Stampin’ Up!’s Eden’s Garden Collection. This collection is an early release of product included in the upcoming January-June 2022 Mini Catalog. How fun is that?
Order the entire collection for $82 by clicking here. The collection includes:
Eden’s Garden ($23), a 10-piece cling stamp set with awesome sentiments such as “Sending Hugs,” “Hello There,” and “Let’s Celebrate Everything.”
Eden’s Dies ($35), set includes five versatile and fancy dies.
Ever Eden 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper ($15). The gold hints and highlights really make this paper shine. This is a limited-edition release, so it’s only available while supplies last. You won’t find this in any upcoming catalog.
Ever Eden Cotton Paper ($8), 10 sheets–five each of two colors: Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent. This is a limited edition release; only available while supplies last.
Garden Gems ($7), 140 adhesive-backed gems in Cherry Cobbler and Soft Succulent. Available while supplies last.
You can purchase these items as a collection or each individually. Get a 10 percent discount when you buy the stamp set and dies as a bundle.
Eden’s Garden Christmas Card
This card features Cherry Cobbler and Soft Succulent. I love the Cherry Cobbler and Gold Metallic Ribbon, making sure to create a bold statement with the bow. The sentiment comes from Banner Year, and I added Cherry Cobbler rhinestones from the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
See this blog post for a host of other card samples using the early release collection.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. Enjoy the other cards and projects. Be sure to comment on each for a chance to win a free card kit.
Congrats to last month’s winner: Kathy Oertle!
November Blog Hop List
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