Blessings of Home Die Stenciling Technique
I was scrolling Pinterest one day. That's all i need to say, right? But a card by Colleen Magness caught my eye. She shared a video demonstrating the die stenciling technique. So fun! I had to try it for myself. In case, you haven't seen it, I'm sharing my interpretation of her technique. Blessings of Home Die Stenciling Technique This is how it works: Choose a stamp set with a die. Flower sets generally work well. Here, I use Blessings of Home. (Find it on page 75 of Stampin' Up!'s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. ) The Nature's Prints stamp set also works well. See a sample of that card below. Die cut the flower image. It helps to use Thick...
Uniquely Artistic Card Samples
Each new Stampin' Up! catalog presents opportunities to play with new stamp sets, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and more. The Uniquely Artistic stamp set is one of those new products. Find it on page 114 of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. I received it with my recent registration for a Stampin' Up! virtual event. It's one of my favorite things about being a demonstrator: receiving sneak peeks of new products. When I received the set, I wasn't quite sure where to start with a card design. So, I turned to the Annual Catalog and used the the samples within for inspiration. I CASEd the above card from the catalog sample on page 115. It...
Mini Pocket Envelope Samples
I hope you're enjoying Stampin' Up!'s new 2022-2023 Annual Catalog! Sometimes, it takes awhile to discover all of the really fun and cool paper crafting products offered. The Mini Pocket Envelope dies present a lot of possibilities. Find this one in the back of the catalog on page 172.You can use any Designer Series Paper, almost any stamp set, and an array of embellishments with the die set to make handmade creations. My first thoughts ran to treat packet holders. Then, I saw gift card holders -- as a stand-alone project and as an attachment to a card. Use them for graduations, weddings, birthdays, and Christmas. Today, I share a couple...
Natural Prints Christmas Cards
When I purchase a brand-new suite of paper crafting products from Stampin' Up!, I work with it intensely. I try to create as many card samples as possible with it. So, I recently dug into the new Sun Prints Suite Collection found in Stampin' Up!'s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. See this post for additional card samples. I admit I was a little stumped on how to use the round floral image in the Natural Prints Dies. It screams wreath, and I experimented with turning it into a holiday wreath and creating Christmas cards. I also used Stampin' Up!'s Christmas to Remember stamp set and a label from the Seasonal Label Dies. Be sure to watch the video...
Nature’s Prints Card Samples
Stampin' Up!'s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog presents a host of new awesome products, including the Sun Prints Suite. The suite includes the Nature's Prints stamp set, Nature's Prints Dies, Sun Prints 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, and the Fern 3D Embossing Folder. I love shades of blue, so this Designer Series Paper caught my eye immediately. It features Night of Navy, Pacific Point, and the new Starry Sky In Color. Please enjoy the Sun Prints Card Samples I've created. And be sure to watch the YouTube Video (a Facebook live replay from May 5, 2022) at the end of this post. The above card uses white heat embossing to create a stunning flower...
