When I purchase a new paper crafting product such as a stamp set and/or bundle, I really try to stretch the set, making sure I make the most of the creative possibilities. It’s fun to experiment with the different elements of the set and des. This week, I played with Stampin’ Up!’s Loveliest Tree Bundle.
Not only do I love the price point of $36 for the bundle, but I appreciate the selection of sentiments it includes. Click here to see a post sharing three other card samples using this bundle, as well as a how-to video. (Just a quick note: Beginning June 5, 2024, all current Stampin’ Up! bundles will be on sale for 10 percent off. Be sure to take advantage of this month-long special.)
Loveliest Tree Thank You Card
This thank you card uses a fun and simple sponging technique to create a background for the tree image. Here are some details about today’s card:
Crumb Cake card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Crumb Cake card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 4 die cut with large, rectangular Radiating Stitches Dies
Basic White card stock panel measuring 4 1/4 x 3
Die cut circles of different sizes in scrap card stock using Stylish Shapes Dies.
Use these circles as stencils. Apply ink with small blending brushes in Crumb Cake, Balmy Blue, and Daffodil Delight.
Stamp tree with Early Espresso ink in the middle on top of circles
Stamp thank you sentiment with Early Espresso ink
Include a Linen Thread bow
Add bling: gold Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems
Below is another version of the sponged background. Instead of the Radiating Stitches Dies I used a layer of Pool Party card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 4 and a Basic White piece measuring 5 x 3 3/4.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I hope you enjoy these card samples and the Loveliest Tree Bundle.
Kim
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I hope you’ve had a chance to peruse Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. It’s filled with an array of brand-new products including stamp sets, coordinating dies, punches, paper, ribbons, and more. And, it also include some offerings from past publications. See a PDF of the new catalog here.
Today, I share a thank you card that uses both new and previous paper crafting goodies.
Unbounded Beauty Thank You Card
Here are a few details about this clean and simple thank you card.
Thick Basic White Card Stock base measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2
Die cut circle (Stylish Shapes Dies) with Basic White Card Stock
Sentiment from Something Fancy stamp set stamped in Summer Splash ink. (Hint: It’s one of the new, gorgeous 2024-2026 In Colors.) But you can use any patterned paper. There’s so many to choose from!
Summer Splash 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems
I created a whole stack of these cards and can now use them to thank my customers and friends.
Hope you like this super easy card. Please let me know if you have questions about it or any other stamping question.
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Tomorrow, May 1, is the day we’ve been waiting for! Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is live. You can purchase the new 2024-2026 In Colors as well as a brand-new offering of rubber stamps, ink, paper, dies, punches, embellishments, and more. There’s so much to love. I can’t wait to show off the new offerings in the coming months.
Spotlight on Nature Thank You
In today’s post, I feature a gorgeous thank you card using the brand-new Spotlight on Nature Bundle. Find it on page 69 of the new Annual Catalog.
I love tulips. Although, I don’t see many here in Arizona, I can admire them on paper. In addition, I “spotlight” three of the five brand-new In Colors: Petunia Pop, Peach Pie, and Pretty in Pink. And the dies offer some unique circle designs.
Here are a few details about this card:
Petunia Pop card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic Beige (a brand-new neutral color) card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
A piece of Petunia Pop Designer Series Paper (from the 2024-2026 In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Collection) measuring 3/4 x 5 1/4
2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper (Petunia Pop) measuring 1/4 x 4 1/4
Basic White Card Stock die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
Tulip stamped with Memento Ink and colored with Petunia Pop and Olive Olive Stampin’ Blends
2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems
Petunia Pop 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon
Here are two other samples using Pretty in Pink and Peach Pie. Which one is your favorite?
Spotlight on Nature with Peach Pie
Spotlight on Nature Pretty in Pink
How to Video
Be sure to watch the video below to see step-by-step instructions for creating this card. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer a look at the pretty bundle and show examples of some handmade cards I created using the stamp set and dies.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Click here to see a related post showing how to create quick and easy treat packets using the new In Colors.
Each month, I host a virtual team meeting for all levels of my Stampin’ Up! team of Kim’s Paper Krafters. We celebrate birthdays and acknowledge Stampin’ Up! anniversaries, promotions, and achievements; catch up on Stampin’ Up! news and promotions; and create a mystery stamping project.
Today, I’m sharing our April mystery card. It’s called the Book Binding Z Fold, and it’s something I found on YouTube and Pinterest. It uses Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Zinnia stamp set and the Flowering Zinnias 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. These products are part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives, a large selection of products found only on the online store. Visit the store often to see what’s there.
Flowering Zinnia Book Binding Z Fold
Here are some cutting measurements for this fun fold. Be sure to watch the video below as I share step-by-step instructions for creating this card from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona.
4-1/4” x 11” cardstock for card base
4-1/4” x 3-1/4” cardstock for card front (these first two work best if they’re the same color)
1” x 4” Designer Series Paper pattern #1
2” x 4” Designer Series Paper pattern #2
3” x 4” Designer Series Paper pattern #3
2” x 4” Basic White cardstock for inside
2” x 4” Designer Series Paper pattern #4 (optional)
Here’s a look at the card standing.
How to Video
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Kim
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Need a fun way to use your patterned paper? This fun triangle sketch works well. And with lots of different patterns and designs.
Delightfully Eclectic Thank You Card
In today’s post, a share a number of cards using the triangle layout. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for making this card. The featured card uses the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper; look for lots of fun patterns in this large package–48 double-sided sheets–found in Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-204 Annual Catalog. Beginning April 9, this paper is on sale for half price: $15. Now, that’s a value!
Here are a few details:
Crushed Curry card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Night of Navy card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
A piece of double-sided Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4, cut diagonally from top right to bottom left, then turn and cut from top left to bottom right
Basic white and Night of Navy labels die cut from Thoughtful Expressions Dies (January-April 2024 Mini Catalog)
Sentiment from Layering Leaves stamp set, stamped with Night of Navy ink
Glossy Dots Assortments
Enjoy these other card samples using the same layout.
Delightfully Eclectic DSP and the sentiment from the Circle Sayings Stamp Set
Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper with a sentiment from Layering Leaves
Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper with sentiment from Thoughtful Expressions using the heat embossing technique.
How to Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy these cards using the same sketch.
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