Welcome to the Stampers Dozen August Blog Hop! Thanks for joining us in August! This month, we feature cards and projects centering on the theme “Hot Summer Nights.” Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop (see the list at the end of this post) to see how each stamper interpreted this assignment.
Summer brings back many memories for me, including enjoying Minnesota lakes for many seasons. Now that we live in Arizona, the scenery has changed a little. I find myself enjoying palm trees and gorgeous sunsets.
This gave me the perfect opportunity to use Stampin’ Up!’s Beach Day stamp set and coordinating Beach Day Dies. So much fun building a little scene with some of the images.
Beach Day Enjoy Today
Can you believe the stamp set has never seen ink? I’m glad I got these out and used them for today’s card. Here are a few details to help you create this card at home:
Night of Navy card stock base measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2
Basic Black card stock panel measuring 5 3/8 x 3 4 1/8
White card stock 5 1/4 x 4. I applied Pool Party ink with a blending brush to the whole piece and then applied Night of Navy ink, giving it an ombre or graduated look. I then embossed this panel with the So Swirly Embossing Folder.
Basic Back card stock panel measuring 4 3/8 x 3 1/8
Basic White panel measuring 4 1/4 x 3 (2)
Punched a 2 3/8 circle in one of the above panels and placed it on top of the other. I first applied Crushed Curry ink with a blending brush and then Pumpkin Pie.
Palm tree created with Pecan Pie and Old Olive glimmer paper.
A scrap of Crumb Cake for the sand
Added Linen Thread and Night of Navy gems from the Opal Rounds Assortment.
I hope you’ve enjoyed my card. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Hello! Thanks for stopping by today! I continue to play with Stampin’ Up!’s lovely patterned papers, especially the offerings included during this month’s Designer Series Paper sale. Fourteen different packages are on sale 15 percent off.
Here’s a list of the included papers:
Bright & Beautiful
Countryside Inn
Country Lace
Country Woods
Full of Life
Lily Pond Lane
Mediterranean Blooms
Perennial Lavender
Take to the Sky
Thoughtful Journey
To Market
Unbounded Beauty
Wildly Flowering
Winter Meadow
Click here to look at and shop for the papers from my online store.
Here are some measurements to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.
Misty Moonlight base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Country Lace Designer Series Paper measuring 6 x 5 1/4
Misty Moonlight panel measuring 6 x 4, scored at 3
Country Lace DSP measuring 3 3/4 x 2 3/4
Basic White measuring 3 3/4 x 2 3/4
DSP scrap measuring 3 3/4 x 1/2
Circle design (Stylish Shapes) die cut from 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 DSP
Sentiment from Simply Said stamped in Misty Moonlight and die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies.
Flowers (Country Birdhouse Dies) die cut from Petal Pink card stock
Blooming Pearls (Petal Pink)
Petal Pink & White 1/4 Diagonal Ribbon
A view of the inside of the card as it’s open:
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating this fun fold.
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Thanks,
Kim
Project Supply List
Click on any of the photos below to purchase the products to make this card at home:
Hello! Thanks for popping in today! During August, Stampin’ Up! is offering a selection of its Designer Series Papers at 15 percent off. Choose from 14 different packages! This is a great time to stock up on your favorites and save money.
Here’s a list of the included papers:
Bright & Beautiful
Countryside Inn
Country Lace
Country Woods
Full of Life
Lily Pond Lane
Mediterranean Blooms
Perennial Lavender
Take to the Sky
Thoughtful Journey
To Market
Unbounded Beauty
Wildly Flowering
Winter Meadow
Click here to look at and shop for the papers from my online store.
In today’s post, I use one of the sale papers — Mediterranean Blooms — to create a card that showcases the pretty patterned paper. I love both sides of this 12 x 12 paper, so I made one card for each side. And, I love this layout because it can be used with any Designer Series Paper, stamp set, and embellishments.
Mediterranean Blooms Hello Card
Here are some details to help you get started.
Garden Green card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Garden Green layer measuring 3 x 4 1/2
Complementary DSP design measuring 2 3/4 x 4 1/4
Card stock strip measuring 5 x 1 embossed with the Eyelet Embossing Folder. (You can also swap out a piece of Designer Series Paper if you find a piece that works.)
Die cut circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Image hand cut from Designer Series Paper
Sentiment from Citrus Blooms stamp set stamped in Garden Green ink
Linen Thread
Opal Rounds Assortment
Here’s another version of the card using the flip side of the patterned paper.
How to Video
Be sure to watch this video (a Facebook live replay) from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, where I give step-by-step instructions for creating this card.
Thanks so much for visiting today. I hope you’re inspired to try making this at home Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Hello, stampers! This is my last post celebrating Christmas in July. I’m kind of sad! I’ve been having so much fun with Stampin’ Up!’s Greetings of the Season Bundle and the gorgeous Season of Green & Gold 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper. Seriously, this paper is amazing with its gold foil sheets and gold accents. And, the stamp set offers a mix-and-match approach, where you can “build” exactly what you want to say.
Find these new offerings on my online store by clicking here.
Today, I add Stampin’ U!’s Pocket Thoughts Dies to the mix. This three-die set allows you to add pockets on your card — on front or in the middle — to hold gift cards or tags with messages.
I created two separate cards using the patterned paper, but experimented with Night of Navy and Gold Foil. Which is your favorite?
Pocket Thoughts Dies for Christmas
Here are some measurements to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card goes together.
Night of Navy card stock base measuring 11 x 4 1/2, scored at 5 1/2
Gold Foil sheet measuring 5 `/4 x 4
Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4
Night of Navy background measuring 2 5/8 x 3 1/2
Middle-sized Pocket Thoughts Dies die cut with pattern from Season of Green & Gold
Gold heat embossing
Tag die cut from the Greetings of the Season Dies
Circle on front from Stylish Shapes Dies
Night of Navy & Gold 1/2″ Glittered Ribbon
Opal Rounds Assortment
Here’s the gold version of the above card.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step guidance for creating this Christmas card sample.
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Kim
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Hello! Thanks for visiting today. I’m still sharing Christmas in July card making ideas. I hope to inspire you to begin making some cards now, or at least to start thinking about it!
Today’s card uses the Merriest Trees stamp set and the Merriest Trees Dies, now available in Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Find them on page 78. The design is a z fold and is so easy to create. I love how it works so well with the large pine tree in the set and coordinating dies.
Merriest Trees Z Fold Card
Here are some measurements and basic instructions to help you get started.
Old Olive card base cut at 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 and 2 1/8
Cherry Cobbler card stock: 5 1/4 x 4 and two pieces measuring 5 x 2
Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper: two pieces measuring 1 3/4 x 5 and one piece measuring 2 1/4 x 5
Basic White: 3 1/2 x 3/4 (sentiment) and 5 x 1 3/4
Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Pearls
Below shows how the card looks from above:
And, here’s what it looks like standing up:
How To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating this z fold Christmas card.
Bonus Days Earning is Underway
Through July 31, 2024, you earn a $5 Bonus Days discount coupon to redeem in August for every purchase of $50 or more before tax and shipping. There’s no limit to the number of codes you can earn and redeem.
Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other paper crafting technique. I’m happy to help.
Kim
Product Supply List
Click on any of the photos below to purchase the supplies to create this z fold holiday card at home.
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