Inked Botanicals for Fall

Beauty of Friendship

Welcome to Team Stamp its August Blog Hop! We’re so glad you joined us. This month, we feature projects suitable for fall. I can’t believe it’s that time already! Be sure to visit all of the blogs. Leave a comment for a chance to win a Confetti Birthday Card Kit. Look for a list of hoppers at the end of this post. 

Inked Botanicals for Fall

Inked Botanicals for Fall

For today’s card, I used a handful of different Stampin’ Up! products. Here’s a list to help you get started.

  • Calypso Coral base measuring 8 1/2 x 4 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
  • Inked Botanicals 6 x  6 Designer Series Paper (cut at 5 1/4 x 4) found in Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog
  • Vellum card stock measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2
  • Leaves from Season of Chic stamp set (Annual Catalog) stamped in the coordinating colors of Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, and Lost Lagoon and die cut with Chic Dies. 
  • Sentiment stamped from Pick of the Patch Bundle (available beginning September 6, 2023, from Stampini’ Up!’s September-December 2023 Mini Catalog) stamped in Lost Lagoon on Very Vanilla card stock.
  • Calypso Coral 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim (available beginning September 6, 2023, from Stampini’ Up!’s September-December 2023 Mini Catalog) .
  • Lost Lagoon Gems from Tinsel Gems Three-Pack (Annual Catalog).

I love all of the designs in the Inked Botanicals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. But I saved this design to use specifically on fall-themed cards. The leaves and colors lend themselves well for this. I hope you agree!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Be sure to leave a comment. You could win a Confetti Birthday Card Kit. 

 

Congrats to last month’s winner: Karen Halterman

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Gorgeously Made Two-Tone Card

Welcome to the Stampers Dozen monthly blog hop. We are so glad you’re here! This month, we feature cards and projects that use only TWO colors! (That was hard for me!)

Be sure to visit each participating stamper to gain inspiration for your paper crafting. Look for a list of blogs at the end of this post. We like to hear your comments, too!

Gorgeously Made Two-Tone Card

Gorgeously Made Card Sample

Like I mentioned above, limiting my self to just two colors was challenging. In the end, I chose Pretty Peacock and Gray Granite. I also used the Gorgeously Made stamp set and coordinating Gorgeously Made Dies. Purchase them as a bundle and save 10 percent. Find them on page 103 of Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog. 

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Here are some details about the card:

  • Gray Granite card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
  • Panel: Gray Granite card stock layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Stamp image three times on Gray Granite panel. I inked the stamp with Pretty Peacock and then “stamped off” on my grid paper twice before applying to the panel — creating a subtle background.
  • Embossed this stamped panel with one of the designs from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. Find these online here
  • Die cut the image shown with the Pretty Peacock sheet from the Soft Shimmer 12 x 12 Paper Combo Pack.
  • Stamped the thank you sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink on Gray Granite card stock and die cut with label from dies.
  • Die cut the “notebook edge” die with the Pretty Peacock design from the Glorious Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper.
  • Added Linen Thread and gems from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack.

I also had to try this card with Berry Burst and Crumb Cake. Which is your favorite?

Gorgeously Made Two-Tone Card Sample

I hope you enjoyed these cards. Click on any of the links below to see how other stampers have applied the challenge to their cards and projects.

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Circle Sayings Christmas Cards

Circle Sayings Christmas Cards

Are you looking for a versatile stamp set and punch bundle? Stampin’ Up!’s Circle Sayings Bundle (page 17 of Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog) offers a great variety of images and sentiments to cover the most common occasions. And, pair it with other images in your stash, and the possibilities are endless. 

In today’s post, I continue my Christmas in July series using the Circle Sayings Bundle which includes the Circle Sayings stamp set and teh 2 3/8″ Circle Punch. (Buy them as a bundle and save 10 percent.) The first card includes a sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set. And, believe it or not, the sentiments are not heat embossed with gold. They are stamped with Stampin’ Up!’s new In Color, Wild Wheat. I love how Wild Wheat looks like gold; it’s a must-have color for fall and winter crafting.

Circle Sayings Christmas Cards

All the Christmas card samples featured in this post use the same basic ingredients. I changed the image/sentiment within the circle with current products.

  • Very Vanilla Thick Card Stock base measures 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Very Vanilla Card Stock layer measures 5 1/4 x 4 and embossed with the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder
  • Gold Foil strip measures 4 x 3/4
  • Circle from Stylish Shapes Dies cut in Gold Foil
  • Gold and Vanilla 3/8″ Satin Edged Ribbon
  • Jewels: either Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems or Festive Pearls

Circle Sayings Christmas Cards

The card above uses a star die cut with Gold Foil from the Beautiful Balloons Dies.

Stampin' Up! Chic Dies

The cards above and below use the snowflake from the Season of Chic stamp set and Chic Dies.

Stampin' Up! Circle Sayings

Circle Sayings Class to Go

I’ve started offering classes to go that contain a zoon/video option. The August class features the Circle Sayings Bundle. Click here to read a post that contains all of the information about this fun class. I hope you can join me!

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Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Are you inspired to to start creating your homemade holiday cards?

Kim

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Snow Crystal Christmas Card

Welcome to Team Stamp Its July Blog Hop! We’re so glad you joined us for Christmas in July! Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to get your creative juices flowing to create your own handmade Christmas cards and projects. Leave a comment with the hashtag #stampitcontest for a chance to win a Confetti Birthday Card Kit.

Snow Crystal Christmas Card

Snow Crystal Christmas Card

For today’s hop, I created a Christmas card using Stampin’ Up!’s Snow Crystal background stamp with sentiments from the Brightest Glow stamp set. Both are available in Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog. This is also a fun fold — an easel card. This style makes it super fun and easy to display your cards at the holidays (or any other time!).

Here are some measurements to help you get started. 

  • Thick Basic White Base measuring 11 x 4 1/2, scored at 5 1/2 and 2 3/4
  • Basic White layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Gray Granite measuring 5 x 3 3/4 and 5 1/4 x 4 embossed with a design from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (Online Exclusives)
  • Basic White measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2
  • Snow Crystal background stamp and sentiments embossed with Silver Embossing Powder
  • Labels Aglow Dies
  • Rhinestone Basic Jewels

View the video below for step=by-step instructions on creating an easel fun fold. (Please note: I recorded this video last year. Some of the products might be retired. Contact me to get ideas for substitutions. However, it gives you an idea of how an easel card comes together.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Have I inspired you to get crafting?

Visit all of the blogs on the hop and leave a comment. You could win the Confetti Birthday Card Kit.

 

Congrats to last month’s winner: Debbie Wicklund

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Circle Sayings Class to go

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Circle Sayings Class to Go

 I’m offering another zoom class! This time, I’m using Stampin’ Up!’s Circle Sayings Bundle. I hope you can join me!

  • Zoom Class Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
  • Time: 4 p.m. Pacific/Arizona, 5 p.m. Mountain, 6 p.m. Central, 7 p.m. Eastern
  • US only

How does it work? I’m offering two options:

Option 1:

  • Make a minimum purchase of $40 (before tax and shipping) using this link and the host code: 9BZMZCUZ. The Circle Sayings Bundle costs $41.25 before tax and shipping. (You receive a 10 percent discount when you purchase the Circle Sayings Stamp set and 2 3/8″ circle punch together.) Please contact me if you have questions about ordering online. Ordering bonus: Purchase $60 before tax and shipping and I’ll send you a free package of the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack with your card kits. (Also, through July 31, 2023, from Stampin’ Up!, receive a $5 Bonus Coupon to be redeemed in August when your purchase surpasses $50 before tax and shipping.)
  • ***Be sure to order early to ensure your product arrives before class. Stampin’ Up! has been experiencing shipping delays of three to five days. 
  • Complete this Google form indicating your interest in participating in the zoom class before August 10, 2023.
  • I’ll send you the card kits with the pieces necessary (no stamped images) to create three handmade greeting cards — free of charge.
  • A day or two before the zoom, I’ll email you a zoom link and a basic tutorial.
  • We’ll meet via zoom at the time listed above, and I’ll walk you through creating these cards step-by-step.
  • If you’re unable to attend the zoom, I’ll record the zoom and send you a video link within 24 hours of completion.

Option 2:

  • Purchase the class for $25 (includes shipping). 
  • Complete this Google form indicating your interest in participating in the zoom class before August 10, 2023. I’ll send you a PayPal invoice which you must pay within 24 hours to receive the class materials. 
  • You’ll receive the card kits with the pieces necessary (no stamped images) to complete the projects.
  • A day of two before the zoom, I’ll email you a zoom link and a basic tutorial.
  • We’ll meet via zoom at the time listed above, and I’ll walk you through creating these cards step-by-step.
  • If you’re unable to attend the zoom, I’ll record the session and send you a private YouTube video link within 24 hours of completion.

What Else Will I Need?

In addition to the stamp set and punch, I’ll be using the following Stampin’ Up! products:

No worries, if you don’t have all of the above, just use what you have in your supplies. But during the class, I will be creating with these supplies. 

Please contact me if you have questions. My email is: [email protected]

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