Oct 26, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations, Punches |
Today, I’m sharing some retirement card samples.
Just this last Friday, my husband, Pat, worked his last day! He retired after a twenty-six-year career at State Farm. That career took us many places. From Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Woodbury, Minnesota, to Lincoln, Nebraska, and finally to Mesa, Arizona. Through our travels, we met a host of awesome people we call friends. State Farm treated us well. We’re glad to have had the opportunity to work for them.
We’ve been celebrating all weekend. As a stamper, I had to create my own card to congratulate him! There’s no going to the store to purchase one. Both of us love the beach and the ocean. I created a dream vacation scene with Stampin’ Up!’s Waterfront stamp set. It offers a host of images to craft a variety of nature scenes.
I also used the Seabed 3D Embossing Folder and the colors of Night of Navy and Mango Melody. The sentiment comes from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set. It was punched with Stampin’ Up!’s Classic Label Punch.
It’s been fun for Pat as he hears from people he’s met throughout his career. He appreciates everyone wishing him well. For the time being, we plan to stay in Mesa, Arizona, and use our home as a base to travel. We look forward to spending time together trying new restaurants and seeing new places.
A few of my crafty friends have sent handmade congratulations cards. I share them below.
Thanks for stopping by today. See the list below for the ingredients I used to create the top card.
Kim
Oct 15, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, 3D Projects, August-December 2020 Mini Catalog, Fall Cards, Gallery, Kim's Creations, Punches, Thank You Cards |
Welcome to the Stampin’ Friends Fall Card Blog Hop for October 2020 A group of talented stampers is sharing cards and projects revolving around a thankfulness theme.
Be sure to visit all of the blogs for inspiration and leave a comment. See the end of this post for the list of participating stampers.
Stampin’ Friends Fall Card Sample
What do you love most about fall? The cooler temperatures? The taste and smell of pumpkin spice? The brilliant fall colors and the changing of the seasons?
For me, it’s the fall foliage. That’s what I miss most about living in the Midwest. You can see some color change here in Arizona, but not as much as the brilliant maples of Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. (I won’t, however, miss the snow when it falls in the Midwest!)
Today’s card and 3D treat package reflect some of that beautiful fall color.
This card uses:
- A Blackberry Bliss card stock base
- Gold Foil layer measuring 5 1/4″ x 4″
- Very Vanilla layer measuring 5″ x 3 3/4″ embossed with the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder
- Gold Foil cut with largest scallop circle from Layering Circles Dies
- Blackberry Bliss — largest stitched circle from Stitched Shapes Dies
- Leaf from Gathered Leaves Dies cut out of Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper (Guess what? The Plaid Tidings 6 x 6 paper is on sale–15 percent off through October 31, 2020!)
- Two leaves cut in Mango Melody and Cajun Craze card stock
- Sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings stamped with Blackberry Bliss ink and punched with Classic Label Punch
- Bow created with Gold Cord (part of the Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo Pack)
And, I made a matching treat box with one of Stampin’ Up!’s Gold Mini Pizza Boxes, using many of the same ingredients as the card above. Lots of fun treats fit in this gorgeous box.
Thanks for stopping by today! lease let me know if you have questions about this card or other paper crafting techniques. If you’re not already working with a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I’d love to help! Enjoy!
Kim
List of Blog Hoppers
- Jo Blackman
- Teri Pocock
- Kim Quade (US)
- Tiziana Milano (US)
- Sue Vine (Australia)
- Jean Beaulieu (US)
- Steph Jandrow (US)
- Anne Marie Hile (US)
- Lisa Ann Bernard (US)
- Heidi Collins (US)
Product List
Here are the products I used to create the card and treat box. Click on any of the links to go directly to my online store to shop. I appreciate your support!
Oct 11, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, August-December 2020 Mini Catalog, Fall Cards, Gallery, Kim's Creations, Thank You Cards, Tutorial |
Today I’m sharing a free, fall thank-you card tutorial.
Stampin’ Up!’s Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper ranks as one of my faves right now. I just love all of the foil sheets. Look for it and the Gathered Leaves Dies in the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog.
Enjoy this free tutorial!
Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
- STAMPS – Itty Bitty Greetings (151331)
- PAPER – Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (153520), Cajun Craze (119684), Very Vanilla (101650), Thick Very Vanilla (144237)
- INK – Cajun Craze (147805)
- OTHER – Gathered Leaves Dies (150662), Stitched Shapes (152323), Layering Squares (151772), Classic Label Punch (141491), Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder (152702), Linen Thread (104199), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
- Very Vanilla Thick Card Stock – 8 ½” x 5 ½” – score at 4 ¼”
- Very Vanilla Card Stock – 5” x 3 ¾”, 3” x 3”, and a scrap
- Cajun Craze – 5 ¼” x 4” and 3” x 3”
- Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper – 3” x 3”
- Linen Thread – 8”
Instructions:
- Fold the 8 ½” x 5 ½” Very Vanilla Thick Card Stock in half at the score line.
- Emboss the 5” x 3 ¾” Very Vanilla Card Stock with the Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder in the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
- Using Stampin’ Seal, afix the embossed sheet onto the 5 ¼” x 4” Cajun Craze Card Stock.
- Adhere this piece to the Very Vanilla base.
- Die cut the big leaf from the Gathered Leaves dies with the Gilded Autumn Specialty DSP, the Stitched Square from the 3” x 3” Very Vanilla, and a scallop square from the 3” x 3” Cajun Craze.
- Layer the Very Vanilla square onto the Cajun Craze scallop square. Add die cut leaf using Glue Dots.
- Place this layer onto the card front about 2” from the top of the card.
- Stamp “Many Thanks” sentiment onto a scrap of Very Vanilla. Punch with Classic Label Punch.
- Use Glue Dots to adhere the sentiment on top of the leaf, as shown in the photo above.
- Tie the Linen Thread into a bow and place on the front of the card with a Glue Dot.
Thanks for stopping by today! Click on any of the graphics below to go directly to my online store. Please let me know if you have questions. If you aren’t already working with a Stampin’ Up! demonstrators, I’d love to help you with your paper crafting projects.
Kim
Jun 18, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, 3D Projects, Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations, Punches |
Happy Fourth of July! Welcome to the Stampin’ Friends June Blog Hop.
Thanks for joining us on this blog hop! We’re featuring a variety of cards and projects demonstrating what’s going on in our corner of the world. Follow the list of hoppers at the end of this post. Be sure to leave a comment.
Happy Fourth
The 4th of July doesn’t rate as one of the top card-sending holidays. But, why not? I have the supplies, so make the card and send it.
I used a bunch of Stampin’ Up! products to make this festive and celebratory card come together:
- Poppy Parade, Misty Moonlight, and Whisper White Card Stock
- Flowers for Every Season 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper
- Nature’s Thoughts Dies
- Stitched Stars Dies
- Comfort and Hope Stamp Set
- Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set
- Classic Label Punch
- Misty Moonlight Classic Stamp Pad
Treat Favor
Headed to a party? Give this cute 4th of July treat to a party hostess. Or make a bunch for your own party guests. I decorated one of Stampin’ Up!’s Clear Tiny Treat Boxes and filled them with holiday themed jelly beans.
These 2 x 2 Clear Acetate Boxes make perfect receptacles for a variety of treats. I used the same supplies for this package as the card. I added the Misty Moonlight In Color Ribbon to top off the package.
All of the supplies used to create both the card and the treat package are found in Stampin’ Up!’s new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.
Thank you for stopping by today. Click on any of the links below to see other great greeting cards and projects.
- Stephanie Jandrow – https://stampinandscrappinwithsteph.weebly.com/home/stampin-friends-2020-june-blog-hop
- Teri Pocock – https://www.stampinmagic.com/2020/06/stampin-friends-blog-hop-whats-going-on.html
- Katja Ettig – https://www.kleine-stempelmiez.de/2020/06/18/stampin-friends-blog-hop-whats-going-on/
- Heidi Collins – https://on-y-go-stamping.weebly.com/home/summer-fun-stampin-friends-june-blog-hop
- Kim Quade – US – https://kimplayswithpaper.com/home/stampin-friends-happy-fourth/
- Maureen Rauchfuss – US – https://crazystampinglady.blogspot.com/2020/06/sf-2020-june-whats-going-on-blog-hop.html
- Jean Beaulieu – US –https://danantmom.blogspot.com/2020/06/june-stampin-friends-blog-hop.html
- Tiziana Milano – US – http://stampinwtiziana.blogspot.com/2020/06/stampin-friends-june-blog-hop-whats.html
- Lisa Ann Bernard – US https://www.queenbcreations.net/2020/06/stampin-friends-blog-hop.html?fbclid=IwAR2efFOeLBXsQ5Pq7cF1VBHWsDYwslPy2vtdv1oZFUwnmiZ8D3qvBA9ovQM-
- Anne Marie Hile – US – http://www.stampinanne.com/2020/06/june-2020-stampin-friends-blog-hop.html
- Jo Blackman (UK) – http://www.joblackman.com/2020/06/sf-june-2020-whats-going-on.html
- Barbara Welch – US – https://creativestampinspot.blogspot.com/2020/06/whats-going-on-stampin-friends-blog-hop.html
BOGO Sale is Ongoing
There are still lots of retired stamp sets and accessories available on my BOGO Sale. See the post here.
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Jun 9, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations, Tutorial |
Read below to get a free Flowers for Every Season tutorial.
So much fun, new product in Stampin’ Up!’s 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.
I’m loving this 6 x 6 Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper. It offers exactly what it says, designs for each season.
Enjoy the free tutorial for this card (inspired by Tammy Nelson) that also features two of the new In Colors, including Magenta Madness and Misty Moonlight and the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set.
Flowers for Every Season Tutorial
Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
- STAMPS – Itty Bitty Greetings (151331)
- PAPER – Whisper White (100730), Misty Moonlight (153081), Magenta Madness (153080) Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper (DSP) (152486)
- INK – Memento (132708)
- OTHER – Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690), Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder (151474), Magenta Madness 2020-2022 In Color ¼” Ribbon (153623), Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Cutting & Scoring:
- Misty Moonlight – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score and fold at 4 ¼”, 3 ¼” x 4 ¼”
- Whisper White– 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”, 2”x 2”
- Magenta Madness – 3 3/4 “x 5”
- Flowers for Every Season DSP- 3” x 4”
- Magenta Madness Ribbon – 5” and 8”
Instructions:
- Emboss the Magenta Madness CS with the Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder adhere to the Whisper White CS and then adhere to the base of the card
- Adhere the DSP to the 3 ¼” x 4 ¼” Misty Moonlight CS. Adhere the 5” Magenta Madness to the card piece, use the 8” ribbon to tie a bow and adhere using a Glue Dot.
- Using the smallest rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies, cut out a rectangle from the 2” x 2” piece of Whisper White card stock.
- Stamp sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set on the Whisper White rectangle. Adhere to the card front using dimensionals
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