Stampin’ Up!’s Dots & Spots Die is one of the newest additions to the free SaleABration offerings. Place a $100 Stampin’ Up! order before tax and shipping and choose this free through August 31, 2022.
You might be stumped on how to use this dotted background die. In this post, I include a free tutorial for creating one card using this fun die.
Need more ideas? Click here to see a Halloween card using the Dots & Spots Die.
Dots & Spots Free Tutorial
Please enjoy these step-by-step instructions for making the featured card.
PAPER – Parakeet Party (159259), Pacific Point (111350), Daffodil Delight (119683), 2022-2024 In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (159253), Basic White Cardstock (159276)
INK – Parakeet Party (159208), Pacific Point (147098)
OTHER – Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Layering Circles Dies (151770), Dots & Spots Die (159164), Paper Snips Scissors (103579), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Parakeet Party – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded in half
Daffodil Delight – 4 ½” x 3 ¼”, 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Pacific Point – 3” x 2 ¾”
Basic White Card Stock – 5 ¼” x 4”, 3” x 1 ½”, 2 ½” x 2 ½”, scrap
2022-2024 In Color 6 x 6 DSP – 3” x 1” (dot pattern)
Instructions:
Stamp the Rays of Light stamp on the front of the Parakeet Party card front with Parakeet Party ink.
Stamp one of the swimsuits from Sunny Splash on the Basic White card stock scrap with Pacific Point ink. Hand cut with Paper Snips Scissors.
Pop this up on a circle cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies using the 2 ½” x 2 ½” inch white card stock. Layer this on a scallop circle cut with the Layering Circles Dies from the 2 ½” x 2 ½” Daffodil Delight card stock.
Die cut the Pacific Point 3” x 2 ¾” card stock with the Dots & Spots Die and adhere to the top portion of the 4 ½” x 3 ¼” Daffodil Delight card stock, leaving a quarter-inch border around the top and sides.
Stamp the “Hello Sunshine” sentiment with Pacific Point ink on the white card stock measuring 3” x 1 ½” (make sure to stamp near the bottom) and attach to the Daffodil Delight card stock, just below the Pacific Points Dots & Spots piece.
Add the DSP on top, covering the seam, as shown above.
Attach this whole piece to the card front.
Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the circle on the card front.
Stamp the swimsuit with Pacific Point ink in the lower right corner of the 5 1/4 “ x 4” card stock and adhere to the center of the card.
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I think most of us paper crafters share a love of all things paper. From the colorful to the sparkly, to the rich and regals, we all love patterned paper. It’s easy to collect, and it’s easy to hoard.
It’s a quick and easy card I designed for a recent team meeting. It also uses Stampin’ Up!’s Basic White Note Cards and Envelopes — Twenty precut and prescored cards and envelopes for $7.00. The sentiment comes from the Flowing Flowers stamp set.
I just love the gold accents and the combinations of color. Also, notice the new, unique sizing — 4 x 6.
So far, I’ve purchased three packages of this paper and have used the bulk of it. It was the star of the show at my recent Stampin’ Bunco event. With this paper I created:
Three cards to make during the event.
Coordinating acetate card box.
A treat packet welcome gift. See this post for a video and directions and sample.
Decorated bag to hold all of the goodies.
Abstract Beauty Card Samples
Decorate Stampin’ Up!’s Acetate Card Boxes, fill them with cards and envelopes and give as a gift.
I used Stampin’ Up!’s Tailor Made Tags Dies to create this simple and easy tag to adorn this bag.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’ve enjoyed the projects using Stampin’ Up!’s Abstract Beauty 4 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper.
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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 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 Collection Video
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It’s not a secret that Stampin’ Up!s rubber stamps, ink, paper, and embellishments create beautiful, handmade greeting cards. But, I also love making gift packaging.
I made this gift ensemble for my team member, Gina Caravetta, to recognize her for being able to attend BackStage@Home, Stampin’ Up!’s leadership gathering. We attended virtually this last weekend, we received a host of tools to grow our teams and businesses and met other demonstrators from throughout the world.
Summer Shadows Dies Gifts
For this present, I used Stampin’ Up!’s Summer Shadows Dies. Earn these dies free during the SaleABration promotion with an order of $100 before tax and shipping. (Offer good through September 30, 2021, or while supplies last.) Be sure to check the brochure with the above link to view the other nine items you can receive free (with minimum purchases) during this promotion. The offerings include exclusive stamp sets and fantastic packages of Designer Series Paper.
These dies coordinate with the Shaded Summer stamp set found in Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog on page 75.
I used a color combination of Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, and Granny Apple Green with a touch of Pool Party.
The packaging, available in the Annual catalog, includes the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ inch acetate card boxes, the 3 1/8″ x 3 1/8″ acetate card boxes, and the 6 x 8 cellophane bags. I created the cute little bottle holder from a video I found online. All-in-all, the coordinating products make it so easy to create something cute and fun.
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Summer Shadows Die Gifts
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I continue my review of the great offerings during Stampin’ Up!’s SaleABration sale. Remember, you receive free product with minimum purchases of $50 and $100. Choose from 10 items that include exclusive stamp sets, dies, and Designer Series Paper. Click here to see a PDF of the catalog.
The card at the top showcases Stampin’ Up!’s #simplestamping. Each month, Stampin’ Up! issues a #simplestamping challenge. This month we create a handmade greeting using just rubber stamps, ink, and paper with SaleABration products. I used the coordinating colors of Poppy Parade, So Saffron, and Pacific Point to create this bright and cheery birthday card.
I paired the images from the Textures & Frames stamp set with Stampin’ Up!’s Sunny Sentiments stamp set found on page 38 of the Annual Catalog. The sentiments included in this set cover most of the occasions for which I send cards. (Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post to see how this card is created. It’s a Facebook Live replay. I go live each Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Join me!)
Additional Textures & Frames Card Samples
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