Merriest Trees Free Tutorial

Merriest Trees Free Tutorial

I haven’t done an actual countdown, but I know the holiday season is nearing. It’s time to start planning those Christmas card creations.

In today’s post, I share a quick card that uses scraps as well as the Merriest Trees Stamp Set and coordinating dies. Find these in Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

Please enjoy this free card-making tutorial with step-by-step instructions.

Merriest Trees Free Tutorial

  • STAMPS – Merriest Trees (162043)
  • PAPER – Real Red Cardstock (102482), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Take A Bow Designer Series Paper (164309), Festive 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper (164106)
  • INK – Real Red (147084)
  • OTHER – Merriest Trees Dies (162047), Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (162026), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Real Red Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded, 2 ½” x 2 ½”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4” (2), 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”, scrap
  • Take A Bow 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper – eight various squares each measuring 1 ¼” x 1 ¼”
  • Festive 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper (Garden Green) – 2 ¾” x 3”

Instructions:

  • Arrange the eight 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” squares on the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock: three along the top, four down the right side, and three on the bottom. Tip: Use the Multipurpose Liquid Glue so you have some time to place the squares.
  • Emboss the 2 3/8” x 2 3/8” Basic White Cardstock square with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder. Attach to 2 ½” x 2 ½” Real Red Cardstock square. Add to panel in the remaining space on the panel.
  • Glue entire panel to Real Red Cardstock base.
  • Die cut the Garden Green 2 ¾” x 3” Festive Glimmer Paper with the second largest tree die from the Merriest Trees Dies.
  • With Stampin’ Dimensionals, pop tree up on the white embossed piece.
  • Stamp Love & Joy sentiment with Real Red ink on Basic White scrap. Cut edges of card stock at a diagonal.
  • Place remaining Basic White Cardstock 5 ¼” x 4” piece in the center of the card.

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Changing Leaves Free Tutorial

Changing Leaves Bundle Free Tutorial

There’s lots to love about Stampin’ Up!’s Changing Leaves Bundle. Use it with stamps only, die cuts only, and stamp, die, and emboss all at the same time! So much versatility. It’s available as one of Stampin’ Up’s Online Exclusives. Quick note: This bundle has been extremely popular and comes in and out of stock. Please let me know if you want me to watch for the availability of this bundle for you.

Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder Bundle

Click here to see another post with three additional card samples and a how-to video.

Please enjoy this free card-making tutorial using the Changing Leaves Bundle.

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Changing Leaves Bundle (164139)
  • PAPER – Cherry Cobbler Cardstock (119685), Basic White Cardstock (159276)
  • INK – Versamark (102283)
  • OTHER – Heat Tool (129053), Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder (165678), Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (164049), Cherry Cobbler & Gold ¼” Satin Ribbon (164028), Gold Textured Adhesive-Backed Dots (164027), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded, 5” x 3 ¾”, 5” x 3 ½”, scrap
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
  • Ribbon – 8”

Instructions:

  • Emboss the 5” x 3 ¾” Cherry Cobbler Cardstock with Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Attach to Cherry Cobbler card base.
  • Emboss the large leaf on the 5” x 3 ½” Cherry Cobbler Cardstock with gold embossing powder. Die cut with coordinating die.
  • Emboss the sentiment “A little note to brighten your day” on a scrap of Cherry Cobber Cardstock with gold embossing powder. Die cut with larger label die.
  • Add the leaf to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Note: Be generous with the dimensionals. I added about two per leaf.
  • Attach the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals to card front, as shown above.
  • Tie a bow with ribbon and attach to card on the left-hand side of the sentiment with a Glue Dot.
  • Add three of the Gold Textured Adhesive-Backed Dots to card front.
  • Add remaining Basic White Cardstock panel to the inside of the card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed this free card-making tutorial.

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Kim

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Greetings of the Season Free Tutorial

Greetings of the Season Free Tutorial

I’m continuing my Christmas in July series. Today, I offer a free card-making tutorial that features Stampin’ Up’s Greetings of the Season Stamp Set. It’s part of Stampin’ Up!’s new Online Exclusives release. View these brand-new products on my online store by clicking here. Find great new paper crafting goodies for fall, Halloween, winter, Christmas, and all-occasion crafting. 

Please enjoy this free Christmas card tutorial.

Greetings of the Season Free Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Greetings of the Season (164325)
  • PAPER – Mossy Meadow Cardstock (133676), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Season of Green & Gold 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (164324), Gold Foil Sheets (132622)
  • INK – Mossy Meadow (147111)
  • OTHER – Golden Greenery Dies (164116), Gold & Silver 1/8” Trim Combo Pack (162588), Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems (163780), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Paper Trimmer (152392)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4” (2)
  • Gold Foil – 4” x 4”
  • DSP – 5 ¼” x ¾”
  • Ribbon (gold) – 8”

Instructions:

  • With your Stampin’ Trimmer, score at 1” and 2” on one piece of the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock on the 4” side.
  • Adhere the DSP between the two score lines.
  • Stamp the Merry Christmas sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink on the bottom right-hand side of this piece, beneath the one-inch score line.
  • Die cut the 4” x 4” Gold Foil with the large leaf die from the Golden Greenery Dies. See the example above. Add to card front.
  • Tie a bow with the ribbon and add to card front.
  • Add three gold Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems.
  • Adhere the remaining Basic White Cardstock to the center of the card.

I hope you enjoy this free tutorial, Give it a try!

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Kim

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Sweetly Scripted Free Card Tutorial

Sweetly Scripted Free Card Tutorial

For today’s card, I combine the brand-new Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper and the Sweetly Scripted stamp set with the split triangle card design. Find this beautiful double-sided, patterned paper in Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. 

I’m happy to offer a free tutorial to help you create this card at home. Enjoy!

Sweetly Scripted Free Card Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Sweetly Scripted (163600)
  • PAPER – Pretty in Pink Cardstock (163793), Summer Splash Cardstock (163797), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Unbounded Beauty 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (DSP) (163372)
  • INK – Summer Splash (163809)
  • OTHER – 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (163781), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Paper Trimmer (152392)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Pretty in Pink Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded
  • Summer Splash – 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4
  • DSP – 4” x 3”

Instructions:

  • Place your DSP in the Paper Trimmer at a diagonal. Line up the top right point and the bottom left point with the cutting track. Cut the paper in half on this diagonal, creating two triangles.
  • Cut the Summer Splash Cardstock in the same manner.
  • Adhere the DSP to the Summer Splash Cardstock pieces. There is a small border around the DSP. The Multipurpose Liquid Glue works best. It gives you a few seconds to be sure the pieces are where you want them.
  • Glue one triangle on the top left corner of the card base and another in the bottom right, leaving room to stamp the sentiment.
  • Stamp the sentiment with Summer Splash ink on a diagonal in the space between the triangles.
  • Add three Summer Splash gems.
  • Place Basic White Cardstock panel in the middle of the card.

View this video below to see another version of this card being made.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this project.

Kim

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Simply Zinnia Free Tutorial

Simply Zinnia Free Tutorial

If you’re looking to create and craft with colorful and spring-like products, Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Zinnia Bundle and the Flowering Zinnias 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper are perfect. Find these products as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives offerings. 

Today, I offer a free, card-making tutorial featuring these products. Enjoy!

Simply Zinnia Card Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Simply Zinnia (163472), Gorgeously Made (161193)
  • PAPER – Petal Pink Cardstock (146985), Old Olive Cardstock (100702), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Flowering Zinnias 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (DSP) (163469)
  • INK – Melon Mambo (147051), Old Olive (147090)
  • OTHER – Ribbon Duo Combo Pack (161318), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Petal Pink Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded
  • Old Olive Cardstock – 5 ½” x 3 ¼”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4, 3 ½” x 3 ½”, scrap
  • DSP — Melon Mambo zinnia design 4 ¼” x 3”, Flower Design with white 5 ½” x 3
  • Ribbon (Petal Pink) – 16”

Instructions:

  • Die cut the Basic White 3 ½” x 3 ½” with a circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Stamp the zinnia flowers in Melon Mambo on this circle.
  • Stamp the Hello sentiment from Gorgeously Made stamp set onto the Basic White scrap in Old Olive ink. Die cut with smallest banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • Add the 5 ½” x 3” DSP to Old Olive panel. Wrap ribbon around this panel and tie a bow.
  • Attach all of this to the Petal Pink cardstock base.
  • Add the Melon Mambo DSP, arrange it off to the left.
  • With Stampin’ Dimensionals, add stamped die cut circle to card front.
  • Place the sentiment on the circle with Glue Dots.
  • Glue the remaining Basic White Cardstock piece to the middle of the card.

I hope you enjoy this tutorial.

Click on the links below to see other card samples created with these colorful and versatile products.

Simply Zinnia Joy Fold Card

Simply Zinnia Card Sample

Sweetly Scripted Congrats Card

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please contact me if you have questions about this card or if I can help you in your paper crafting journey. 

Kim

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