Candy Canes Heat Embossing

I’m loving the Candy Canes background stamp from Stampin’ Up!’s July-December 2021 Mini Catalog. See this blog post for a host of other fun card samples. 

Stampin' Up! Candy Canes

For this card above, I:

  • 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!

Candy Canes Heat Embossing

Candy Canes Heat Embossing

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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Kim

Candy Canes Heat Embossing Products Used

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Eden’s Garden Christmas Card

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.

Eden's Garden Christmas Card

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?

 

Eden's Garden Collection

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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Make Easy Treat Packets

Make Easy Treat Packets

I love to make and give treat packets! Especially those that include chocolate. Today, I’m showing you how to create an easy, peasy treat packet. Be sure to watch the video as I show samples and create one on camera.

Make Easy Treat Packets

  • Choose any Designer Series Paper or even card stock. So many choices makes this so much fun
  • Cut the card stock to 5 1/2-inches by just under 2 inches.
  • Score at 2 5/8 and 2 7/8
  • Punch each end with a tag topper punch. The current Stampin’ Up! punches include the Fancy Tag Topper Punch and the Delightful Tag Topper Punch.
  • Secure candy in the treat packet with tape.
  • Close the packet with your choice of ribbon.
  • Decorate the front with stamps and/or punches.
  • Give away!

Make Easy Treat Packets

Think about all of the ways you can use these:

  • Stocking stuffers
  • Teacher gifts
  • Lunch box treats
  • Hostess gifts
  • Treats for co-workers, bridge groups, bowling teams, Bible study groups, and more.

Make Easy Treat Packets Video

 

 

Get More for Your Money

Have you wondered what it would be like to be a part of the Stampin’ Up! family? Now is your chance to get more for your money. Through November 30, pay just $75 for the Starter Kit. Choose $125 worth of product from either catalog. And, it all ships free! That’s $50 worth of free product. 

Then, receive a 20 percent discount on your future purchases. It’s that easy. You don’t have to hold classes or workshops or parties, just enjoy the discount. There’s nothing to lose!

When you purchase the Starter Kit, you become a part of a large family of paper crafters — like minded people who share the love of paper crafting. I’ve been privileged to be a part of this group for almost 11 years. I celebrate my 11-year anniversary at the end of the month. I am so blessed to have met so many people who support each other unconditionally. I’d love to have you join us! 

Click here to start ordering your Starter Kit.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you’ve enjoyed my quick, easy projects.

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Eden’s Garden Card Samples

Eden's Garden Card Samples

It’s so fun when Stampin’ Up! releases a teaser from upcoming catalogs. And, the Eden’s Garden Collection is gorgeous. The elements from the collection are available now through January 3, 2022 (or while supplies last for the papers and the gems). The stamp set and dies will be available when the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog goes live January 4, 2022.
 
Beginning today (November 2, 2021), you can 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. I recommend purchasing at least one package: It’s gorgeous!
  • 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 Collection
 
 

Eden’s Garden Card Samples

Enjoy these samples I’ve created with a few of the pieces. Also, be sure to watch a replay of a Facebook live describing the collection contents and showing a variety of card samples.
 
Eden's Garden Card Samples
 
Eden's Garden Card Samples

Stampin' Up!'s Eden's Garden Collection

Eden's Garden Fun Fold

Eden’s Garden Collection Video

 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I’m excited about this collection and all of the possibilities.

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Frosted Gingerbread Mini Cards

Frosted Gingerbread Mini Cards

When it comes to Christmas and the holidays, are you a traditionalist? Or do you prefer non-tradiational colors? I experimented with both using Stampin’ Up!’s Frosted Gingerbread Bundle. It comes with the Frosted Gingerbread Stamp Set and the coordinating Gingerbread Dies. Buy them as a bundle and save 10 percent.

The coordinating Gingerbread & Peppermint 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper makes this a versatile and fun combination of products. The colors include Real Red, Old Olive, Early Espresso, and Cinnamon Cider — what might be called your traditional colors.

I love this pack of 48 sheets, You can  use the dies to cut the images directly from the paper, as well as use it for accents and backgrounds.

Frosted Gingerbread Mini Cards

I had much fun experimenting with this bundle and just had to make some 3 x 3 mini cards in a variety of designs. Here’s a sample of the traditional colors using pieces cut from the patterned paper.

Frosted Gingerbread Mini Cards

Mini cards make great teacher gifts, hostess gifts, and stocking stuffers. Or, use them as your own gift tags. They are so easy to make. Cut your base card stock at 6 inches x 3 inches and score at 3 inches. Fold and decorate.

In addition, Stampin’ Up! offers mini envelopes as well as fun acetate boxes that can be decorated to coordinate with the cards. Be sure to view the product list below.

Frosted Gingerbread Mini Cards

Stampin' Up!'s Gingerbread & Peppermint Suite

Frosted Gingerbread Mini Cards Video

Thanks so much for visiting Kim Plays with Paper today! I hope you are inspired!

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