The launch of a new Stampin’ Up! catalog is always exciting! On January 4, 2024, you’ll be able to purchase brand-new crafting products from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. Look for a host of offerings including stamp sets, coordinating dies, punches, ribbons, embellishments, and Designer Series Paper.
I love the paper and have been playing with it for a couple of weeks. In today’s post, I share samples of cards I created using strips of the different patterned papers. This fun layout allows you to showcase some of the fun designs. And, it’s super easy!
Do you want ALL of the offerings? I’m offering a paper share where you receive 6 x 6 sample pieces of the paper in the catalog, plus 6 x 6 sample sheets of the papers offered during SaleABration. Click here to read all of the information.
Perennial Lavender Congrats Cards
Here are some details about the featured card:
Thick Basic White Card Stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/2
Basic White Card Stock layering measuring 5 x 3 3/4
Strips of Designer Series Paper measuring 1 x 3. The first card uses the Perennial Lavender 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
The sentiment comes from the Filled with Happiness Stamp Set, brand-new in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog.
Sentiment stamped on Basic White Card Stock measuring 1/2 x 4.
Purple Fine Shimmer Gems
Enjoy these other samples:
The card above uses the Lighter than Air 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, birthday sentiment from Go to Greetings (Annual Catalog), and Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots.
Next up, is a card using the Forever Love 12 x 12 Specialty Paper, sentiment from Everyday Details, and Petal Pink and Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems.
And, lastly, the above card uses the Most Adored 12 x 12 Specialty Paper. Earn this paper free during Stampin’ Up!’s SaleABration promotion January 4-February 29. Spend $50 before tax and shipping, and choose this gorgeous Designer Series Paper free. Sentiment comes from the Country Bouquet Stamp Set (Annual Catalog).
How to Video
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When we think about creating fall-themed cards, it’s a good time to pull out the baby wipe technique. Although it can be used for other themes, this technique lends itself really well for fall.
What is the baby wipe technique? (Be sure to watch the video below to see step-by-step visual instructions for making this technique come to life.) But here’s the crux of it:
Layer a couple of baby wipes on a Silicone Craft Sheet
Drip a few drops of reinker of desired colors on the baby wipe. For this card, I used Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, and Cherry Cobbler. Make sure to cover the area the size of the stamp.
Use the baby wipe as your ink pad. Press the stamp onto the wipe and then stamp on your card stock.
Gorgeously Made Baby Wipe Technique
For today’s card, I used the large leaf stamp from Stampin’ Up!’s Gorgeously Made stamp set. Here are some other details that may help you create this card at home:
Thick Very Vanilla Card Stock Base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Very Vanilla Card Stock layer die cut with Deckled Rectangle Dies and run through the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder (an Online Exclusive)
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock layer cut with Deckled Rectangle Dies
Very Vanilla Card Stock layer stamped used the baby wipe technique and die cut with Deckled Rectangle
Sentiment from Something Fancy
Festive Pearls
Simply Elegant Gold Trim
How to Video
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Kim
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Welcome to the Stampers Dozen monthly blog hop. We’re so glad you joined us. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop by following the links at the end of this post.
This month, all of the participating stampers are following the same sketch. Check out each blog to see how all of the creators interpret the sketch.
Here’s the sketch we’re working with.
And, here’s the card I created.
A few details about my card. I gathered a variety of current Stampin’ Up! product to put my card together:
Beautiful Balloons stamp set and coordinating dies
Soft Shimmer 12 x 12 Combo Pack (Berry Burst)
Countryside Corners Dies
Basics 3D Embossing Folder (Online Exclusive)
Berry Burst and Azure Afternoon color combination
Why Use a Sketch?
It offers inspiration when you’ve possibly lost your mojo.
A sketch lets you use whatever you have in your stash.
It helps you get the creativity flowing.
A sketch provides a beginning framework for any card project.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’re inspired by the talented stampers sharing their handmade creations with you. See this post for other ideas on using the Beautiful Balloons Bundle.
Do you ever fall in love with a stamp set and keep on using it and using it? That’s me! I preordered Stampin’ Up!’s Circle Sayings Bundle in April and have been playing with it ever since. I’ve paired it with different fun folds and different Designer Series Papers. Find the bundle on page 17 of Stampin’ Up!’ 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. Receive a 10 percent discount when you purchase the stamp set and 2 3/8″ circle punch together.
I love this stamp set because it contains all of the sentiments I use regularly. It pairs easily with different papers and designs.
Today, I show you how to make a birthday card with a fun fold suing Circle Sayings and Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. (Fun fold inspired by Susan Campfield.)
Circle Sayings Birthday Card
Here are a few details about the card. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post to view step-by-step instructions for putting this card together.
Azure Afternoon card stock base cut at 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 1 1/4 and 4 1/4
Two pieces of Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper measuring 1 x 5 1/4
Basic White card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 2 3/4, scraps
Lemon Lolly card stock die cut with circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Azure Afternoon and Memento ink pads
Opaque Oval embellishments
Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack
Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Take a look at the inside of the card:
Circle Sayings Birthday Card Video
Like these samples? Here are a few other blog posts that might interest you:
There’s so much to love about Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Papers. Let me count the ways:
The majority of designs are double-sided.
Available in at least 50 different colors.
Offer a variety of fresh and trending styles and designs, from serious to whimsical and more.
Showcase beautiful artistry.
Make it fun to create both handmade greeting cards and 3D projects.
Facilitate hoarding!
And, the best part: Thirteen of the designs are on sale June 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. Receive 15 percent off the following packages of Designer Series Papers. (See examples in the Annual Catalog beginning on page 129.)
Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper
Countryside Inn 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Fresh as a Daisy 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Glorious Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper
Hello, Irresistible 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (This one is an Online Exclusive. You won’t find it in the catalog.)
Inked Botanicals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper
Les Shoppes 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Masterfully Made 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Stargazing 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Zoo Crew 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Designer Series Paper Samples
Today, I share a fun fold created with a variety of the Designer Series Papers that will be on sale. In addition, I used the Circle Sayings Bundle to create the sentiment for all five cards. It’s fun to see how the images can be mixed and matched. Here are the basic measurements for the card. (Be sure to watch the video at the end of the post to view step-by-step instructions for making this card at home.)
Card stock base measure 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
Card stock measuring 8 1/2″ x 3 1/4″, scored at 4 1/4″
Designer Series Paper of choice: One piece measuring 5 1/4 x 4″ and one measuring 3″ x 4″
Sentiment of choice with die cut or punch. I used Stampin’ Up!’s Circle Sayings Bundle for all of the examples.
I love this fun fold because it offers an opportunity to showcase the patterned paper in different ways. Which one is your favorite?
Inked Botanicals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (above)
Inside view of this design.
Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper (above)
Fresh as a Daisy 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (above)
Glorious Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (above)
Designer Series Paper with a Fun Fold Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Be sure to take advantage of the Designer Series Paper sale June 1, 2023-June 30, 2023.
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Kim
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