Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Four from One - All 4 cards

 Using Designer Series Paper can be challenging - we almost flinch when we cut into that beautiful piece of paper - thinking "What if I ruin it?"

Of course, it's only paper but when the season is over, we are surprised to see how much of that beautiful paper is still sitting there. 

Well - try this technique to get you started..

Use one piece of 6x6 paper cut into wedges (shown below) and create 4 different cards. Not only is it fun to be actually using your paper, but you will find that it "jump starts" the creative process.




Each card is unique! The paper inspired the layout. 

Why don't you give it a try? You will be surprised at the results.
Share your creating with us.

Remember - Designer Series Paper is on Sale this month.



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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Four from One - Using the Christmas Gleaming Suite of products

 



Creating Four Cards from ONE sheet of 6x6 Designer Series Paper is  a fun and easy way to use that lovely paper that you have been saving. Check back to see instructions on how to cut the paper.

HERE

This card is one of the 4 unique designs that I created with one piece of 6x6 Designer Series Paper. 



I used the Stampin' UP! Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set to create one lovely ornament which I stamped in Versamark and embossed with Gold Embossing Powder. I punched out the ornament with the Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack. I love how elegant this looks - but so simple to create!


Colors - Rich Razzleberry DSP and Very Vanilla and Pretty Peacock cardstock.

I used the beautiful Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper to cut several different ornaments from the paper and add them to the card. A few are popped up with Stampin Dimensionals while the rest are attached flat with Stampin' Seal.



I used Gold Cord to "string" up the ornaments. To get this effect, I attached the gold cord to the front panel with Tear Tape and fastened the cord in the back of the front panel with Tear Tape.  Then I attached the ornaments over the top of the end of the gold cord. 



Be sure to use extra adhesive on the back of the front panel when attaching this to the card base. Extra hold is needed to make sure that the bulky cords remain secure.

Hope you enjoy this idea - more to follow tomorrow! Be sure to follow my blog so you won't miss fun card crafting ideas!


Sunday, October 11, 2020

Four from One - Clever Way to Use 6x6 Designer Series Paper

I love my Designer Series Paper and sometimes I just can't bring myself to cut it up! I'll bet that many of you feel the same way!

 But Kylie and Bruno Bertuci, two Australian Demonstrators, have convinced me to "love it, chop it". And you will see one way to do that right here! (By the way - you will love thier ideas - check Kylie Bertuci's blog!)



Create four cards from one sheet of  6x6 Designer Series Paper - Such a fun way to use your sheets of lovely paper.


Use a light pencil mark to make a mark 2 1/4" in from the edge of each corner of your 6x6 paper square. Then use a light touch to draw a line from each mark to the mark on the opposite side. Cut along the pencil marks and use an eraser to erase any pencil marks that are visible.




Lay out the 4 pieces of Designer Series Paper on the card front panel (4 x 5 1/4") in any variety of ways and away you go. 

Follow along this week as I show you 4 unique and very fun cards that I made using these cuts from the Rich Razzleberry Patterns Designer Series Paper (153073).





Way to Goat is such a fun stamp set (152657) - perfect for this layout! Simple to do - but it does require a bit of "fussy cutting". The Goat is colored with Stampin Blends (Crumb Cake and Soft Suede). I popped him up a bit with Stampin' Dimensionals.


The flowers & stem are cut from Magenta Madness, Highland Heather, Blackberry Bliss and Granny Apple Green cardstock using the Cherry Blossom Dies (151456).


I stamped the greeting in Magenta Madness ink on a strip of Very Vanilla cardstock, lightly sponged the edge and added the strip tot he card with Stampin Dimensionals. 

Very Simple - AND so cute!

Don't forget to finish the inside (I used the extra flowers that I had die cut).  


My idea will apply to all of the wonderful papers that are on sale this month - don't forget to stock up! See all the select papers 


Want to have fun with a surprise in you mail box every month. Sign up for Paper Pumpkin - the next box is called Jolly Gingerbread. Fifteen gift card holders (or tags/greeting cards) including the following colors:

Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Blushing Bride, and Whisper White

Find out how Paper Pumpkin works  
HERE

COME BACK TOMORROW FOR MORE ON THIS LAYOUT IDEA!

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When you SHOP with me online and spend $50 or more, use my host code BESDHDW4 (good until 10/31/20) and I'll have a fun gift for you! (But, of course, if you are ordering over $149, don't use the code so you can earn the host rewards for yourself and still get a fun gift from me.)


 



Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Slim Line with Poinsettia Petals - SO Elegant

 


This slim line card is a bit larger than the ones I have posted previously. The card base is 8" x 8 1/2" folded in half. The folded size is 4" x 8 1/2".

The top layer of Whisper White cardstock is 7/3/4" by 8 1/4".



The card can be mailed in a legal envelope and you can stamp on the envelope to give your project a "super" elegant finish. I love adding the extra touches to the envelopes and the inside of the card.


Poinsettia Petals is a lovely suite of cards. If you have not checked it out, do so today on the Stampin' Up! website. The paper, the stamps the die the ribbon - they are just perfect for creating Christmas cards. For this card, I used the amazing Red Velvet paper - the colors are rich and add a special touch.




The suite includes lovely beaded pearls to add to the center of your flowers. I love the look of these pearls but wanted to see what other centers I might be able to use and waalaa! I love the way the little "bundle" of sequins did the trick.

I added a little puddle of glue and added the sequins then added another little puddle and put more sequins on top. Just Perfect!




The ribbon is a combination of the Real Red Sheer ribbon and the Snowflake Spendor ribbon over the top. JUST gorgeous!



I have used the Peace and Joy stamp set to stamp the words in versamark on Seaside Spray cardstock. Then I embossed with Silver Embossing powder and die cut the words with the Joy dies. This bundle will be a "go-to" for your Christmas crafting needs.




And the envelope - it is just a legal envelope with the poinsettia flowers stamped in Real Red Ink. Don't forget to stamp the inside too .






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Monday, October 5, 2020

Slim Line Christmas Cards Using In the Pines.

Today I'm  showing you another slim line card. Getting Ready for Christmas.  


This card features the beautiful IN THE PINES Stamp set and dies (155182). 

The card base is Night of Navy cardstock cut 7" x 8 1/2" and folded in half so the finished size is 3 1/2" x 8 1/2".



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I used White Embossing Powder to stamp 3 pine trees and cut them out with the dies. then I cut out two more trees from Silver foil. These are all attached to the top layer of the card. I used Stampin Dimensionals to pop a few of them up for more Dimension.



The layer of SNOWFLAKE SPLENDOR Designer Series Paper (8" x 3") is attached to a layer of Whisper White cardstock (8 1/4" x 3 1/4") before being attached to the card.

The words are cut with the wonderful dies called JOY DIES. These dies are a must have for all your Christmas crafting.




And - I love the matching envelope - using the same SNOWFLAKE SPLENDOR Designer Series Paper (153512), I stamped more of the trees on the front and heat embossed with White Embossing powder.


DON'T FORGET - Designer Series Paper is on Sale this month and this package is on the the Select packages include in the sale.




Don't forget to complete the inside of your card with some simple stamping to match the design. Your recipient will be delighted with your creation.

Have you tried slim line cards yet? Post your comments here to tell me what you think. I would love to know your ideas. 

If you want to know more about the dimensions and instructions for the cards and envelopes, be sure to look at these blog posts.

Slim Line Cards - Which Size Do You Like Best

and 

Envelopes for Slim Line Cards







I would love to be your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

When you SHOP with me online and spend $50 or more, use my host code BESDHDW4 (good until 10/31/20) and I'll have a fun gift for you! (But, of course, if you are ordering over $149, don't use the code so you can earn the host rewards for yourself and still get a fun gift from me.)






Sunday, October 4, 2020

Envelopes for Slim Line Cards

Slim Line cards are fun! And Easy! The challenge might be the envelope. But WAIT - they are fun and easy too. Check out this pattern that I created and then watch the video to see just how easy.







You can download the PDF pattern 


If you want to make a larger envelope, you will need to increase the width & length of the paper accordingly. 

For a card base that is 8" x 8 1/2", use a piece of cardstock or Designer Series Paper that is 9" by 11". Score portrait at 2 3/4" and  7"
Score landscape at 1 1/2" and 10 1/2"  

Want to see how to assemble the envelope, just check out this quick video




If you noticed the blooper at the end of the video - here is the correct measurement for the accent paper on the envelope flap.

3 7/8" x 1 3/8" - round corners to match the flap.

Of course, if you don't want to create your envelope, you can use a legal sized envelope - it fits both sizes of cards perfectly. You can even stamp on the envelope to add some pizzazz to your creation. 

Come back tomorrow to see more examples of Slim Line Cards and Envelopes.



Don't miss out on the Designer Series Paper Sale - you can make even more fun envelopes!





I would love to be your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

When you SHOP with me online and spend $50 or more, use my host code BESDHDW4 (good until 10/31/20) and I'll have a fun gift for you! (But, of course, if you are ordering over $149, don't use the code so you can earn the host rewards for yourself and still get a fun gift from me.)





















Saturday, October 3, 2020

Slim Line Cards - Which Size Do You Like Best?

 Slim line cards are all the rage right now and I just had to give them a try. The design is so fun and unique and I really enjoyed making these cards. I have seen card makers use several different sizes of card stock for their creations and I have seen several different solutions for the envelopes. Here are some ideas for you:

This card is created using the Forever Blossoms Stamp set. the floral image is stamped twice to create the backdrop for the sentiment. It is a perfect layout for the slim line card. The layout was inspired by fellow demonstrator, Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin'.

 

Dimensions for this card:

Cardstock cut at 8-1/2″ x 7″
 scored at 3-1/2″ on the 7″ side. 



The flower images are carried to the inside for a beautiful finish.

Colors and Dimensions:
Smokey Slate - card base
Silver Foil bottom layer - 3/14 x 8 1/4
Whisper White - top layer - 3 x 8
Calypso Coral band across the middle - 2 x 3 1/4
The medallion is cut with Layering Ovals dies - flower images stamped in Calypso Coral along with the wonderful sentiment from Country Home stamp set Stamped in Memento Black.

BUT --What about an Envelope

AHAH - there are two perfect solutions. 
1 - Make an envelope to match like the one below. I will post directions for this lovely envelope tomorrow.
2 - purchase White Legal Sized Envelopes to go along with your wonderful creation.

COME BACK Tomorrow for the envelope pattern and video directions.


Many people are making their cards a bit larger - like this one I created with the "WAY TO GOAT" stamp set - darling stamps - and perfect for the guys in your life.


For this card I used 
Card stock for base 9 1/4" x 8"
Score at 4"

The first card layer is Forever Greenery DSP cut 3 7/8" by 9 1/8"
The Whisper White is 3 3/4" x 9 - I stamped the goads and sheep in Memento Black and colored them.
I used Old olive to create the banner. (2 3/4" x 1").

Which ever way you go, enjoy the change!









I'll post more tomorrow along with the envelope pattern - stay tuned for scoop on the Slim Line Craze

DON'T MISS THIS!


I would love to be your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

When you SHOP with me online and spend $50 or more, use my host code BESDHDW4 (good until 10/31/20) and I'll have a fun gift for you! (But, of course, if you are ordering over $149, don't use the code so you can earn the host rewards for yourself and still get a fun gift from me.)