Friday, September 1, 2023

Golden Apple Card using Apple Harvest Stamp Set and Apple Dies

It's September! Time for all things Apple 🍎 !

Here's a quick and easy card from the past that you can recreate using the Apple Blossom Dies -- currently available on the Clearance Rack!

This card features:

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Designer Tags Dies - Online Exclusive

Did you know the Designer Tags Dies are still available? They are!!

You can find them in the Online Exclusives section of my online store!

Designer Tags Dies (159165)
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

Here's are a couple of beautiful tags created with the set.

Designer Tags Dies (159165)
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

I used this awesome die set in a card class in the past. Here are the cards from the class.

Although the Designer Series Paper is from a retired pack, you can substitute any paper and use coordinating cardstock colors to easily recreate these cards.

Colors: Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape

Colors: Misty Moonlight, Granny Apple Green, Real Red

To get your Designer Tags Die Set, go here: DESIGNER TAGS DIES

To see all of the Online Exclusive Products, go here: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Stamp Sale - One Day Only!!

Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and can’t decide which ones to get? You won’t have to stare for much longer because on 19 July 2023, you can get those stamp sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount!

But you will have to act fast because this lightning deal will only last for one day, so make sure you are ready to shop ‘til you drop! This is definitely a deal you don’t want to miss out on.

The sale will run for 24 hours - July 19 only!
There is no limit to how many stamp sets may be purchased.
The 15% discount will apply to all stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (excluding host stamp sets).
No discount code necessary—the 15% off discount will be applied automatically.

Shop the sale here on Wednesday, July 19: STAMP SALE

All Bundled Up Fun-Fold Slimline Card

The clearance rack was recently updated, and the adorable All Bundled Up Stamp Set is now available at a discount. Here's a look at the stamp set.

All Bundled Up Stamp Set (159834)
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2023

It's on the CLEARANCE RACK for just $16.00!!!

You can see it here: ALL BUNDLED UP STAMP SET

A Cute Fun-Fold Card

Here's an adorable slimline card created using the set. Some of the products used are now retired, but you can easily recreate with other colors, greetings and embellishments!

The front features a fun, fold-out where two more of the adorable animals are hiding! It's layered on Mint Macaron (retired) and has a Fresh Freesia card base.

It's hard to see behind the bow, but there's a little round tab on the left-hand side (you'll see a 1/2 circle from the front), to pull the card front open to reveal the additional panels.

The images were stamped first, and then the surrounding areas were lightly colored using a Blending Brush to give them a soft, halo effect. You can see them here: BLENDING BRUSHES

Blending Brushes (153611)
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2023

The images were colored using Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. You can see all the colors available here: STAMPIN' BLENDS

And, don't forget about the inside of the card!

Measurements

Fresh Freesia Card Base - 6 1/2" long X 6 1/4" tall - Score long side at 3 1/4"
Mint Macaron Layer - 3" x 4 1/4"
Basic White Layer (inside) - 3" x 6"
Basic White Folded Layer (front) - 8 1/4 long by 4" tall

Score long side at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"

Ribbon - 16"

Hope you found some inspiration in this project sample -- Happy Stamping!!!

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Artistically Inked + Color Coach Project Sample Tutorial

In a previous post, I shared how to choose colors using the Color Coach. In that post, you saw bits and pieces of a card made using the Lost Lagoon Color Coach. Here's the whole picture - a cute card that really comes together quickly too! Check out the free detailed tutorial below.

Artistically Inked Stamp Set (154542) and Artistic Dies (155371)

Here's a look at the Color Coach for Lost Lagoon

Images Copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

This card uses Lost Lagoon, along with Berry Burst and Blackberry Bliss - some of my favorite colors!

Images Copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

This card features the combination of the Artistically Inked Stamp Set (154542), along with the coordinating Artistic Dies (155371).

Artistically Inked Stamp Set (154542)
Images Copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

Artistic Dies (155371)
Images Copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

Recreate this Card

Supplies Needed

Stamps
Artistically Inked
Ink
Blackberry Bliss
Cardstock & Paper
Basic White
Berry Burst
Blackberry Bliss
Lost Lagoon
Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper
Tools
Artistic Dies
Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives
Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Embellishments
Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Steps

Cut Cardstock and Paper Pieces

Basic White
5 1/2" x 8 1/2" card base; score long side at 4 1/4", fold and crease with bone folder
3" x 1/2" - for greeting
Berry Burst - 3 1/8" x 3/4" for greeting layer
Blackberry Bliss
1" x 1" for die cutting flower center
3 3/8" x 1" for greeting layer
Lost Lagoon – 3 1/8” x 5/8” for greeting layer
Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper (DSP)
Lost Lagoon colored piece - 5" x 3 1/2" for die cutting leaves
Berry Burst colored piece - 3" x 3" for die cutting flower
Die Cut
Using Artistic Dies
Cut leaves from Lost Lagoon colored DSP
Cut Flower from Berry Burst colored DSP
Cut Flower center from Blackberry Bliss Cardstock
Stamp
Using Artistically Inked stamp set + Blackberry Bliss Ink
Stamp the corners of the card base, as shown in picture
Stamp greeting on Basic White piece

Color

Using Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends, color three Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Assemble

Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Adhere die cut leaves to card front

Using Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Adhere stamped greeting to layers as shown - Lost Lagoon, Berry Burst, then Blackberry Bliss
Adhere Blackberry Bliss die cut flower center to die cut flower

Using Stampin' Dimensionals

Adhere flower to card front
Adhere assembled greeting to lower portion of card front.

Embellish

Add Blackberry Bliss colored Rhinestone Basic Jewels to card front

Sign, insert in envelope and mail (or hand-deliver) to someone special!

Now your done! Be sure to send it to someone special today!

For a complete list of products used go here: PRODUCTS USED

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Botanical Layers Folder Card using 2023-2025 In Color Collection

Botanical Layers Stamp Set and Meadow Dies

With each new Annual Catalog launch, I like to send my customers a special mailing.

When the new 2023-24 Annual Catalog launched, I sent my customers this special card -- it's a Folder Card, with a pocket inside!

I loved how it turned out, and wanted to share, with you, how to make one. Follow the steps outlined below, and you can easily recreate this adorable Folder Card for someone special.

Supplies Needed

Stamps

Botanical Layers

Ink

Boho Blue
Momento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock

Basic White
Boho Blue
Copper Clay
Moody Mauve
Pebbled Path,
Wild Wheat

Tools

Meadow Dies
Basic Borders Dies
Double Oval Punch
Natural Prints Dies

Embellishments

Boho Blue Textured Ribbon

Here's a link for all the supplies: BOTANICAL LAYERS FOLDER CARD

Steps

Cut Cardstock and Paper Pieces

Basic White
Use a full sheet of 8 ½” x 11” cardstock for card base
Score long side at 5 ½”, fold and crease with bone folder to form a 5 ½” x 8 ½” card base
5 ½” x 4 ¼” for inside pocket
Mark the left, short side at 3 ½” and cut a diagonal line from the mark to the top of the opposite side.
4 ¼” x 5 ½” for die cut card front layer
1 ½” x 3” for die cut greeting label
Boho Blue
1” x 1 ¼” for die cutting butterfly
1 ½” x 2 ½” for punching scalloped oval layer for greeting
Copper Clay– 1 ½” x 5” for die cutting
Moody Mauve– 2” x 5” for die cutting
Pebbled Path– 1 ½” x 5 ½” for die cutting
Wild Wheat– 1” x 5 ½” for die cutting
Die Cut
Basic White layer using Basic Borders Dies
Cut on one long edge only.
Basic White Greeting label using Natural Prints Dies
Boho Blue (1” x 1 ¼”) piece using Meadow Dies to cut butterfly
Copper Clay, Moody Mauve, Pebbled Path and Wild Wheat using Meadow Dies
Punch
Boho Blue (1 ½” x 2 ½”) piece using the scalloped oval from the Double Oval Punch
Stamp
Using Botanical Layers stamp set + Boho Blue Ink
TIP: CREATE A STAMPED BACKGROUND -- Stamp the Basic White card base by stamping around the outside edge, starting on the short edge, in a “U” shape (ie. Start along a short edge and finish on the opposite short edge)
Stamp another “U” shaped row, along the inside of the previously stamped row.
Stamp around the outside edge of the Basic White pocket piece (for inside)
Using Botanical Layers stamp set and Tuxedo Black Ink
Stamp the Basic White die cut greeting label

Assemble

Using Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Adhere die cut Basic White layer to the right side of card front, centered along the edge

Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Adhere die cut floral shapes to Basic White die-cut layer on card front

Using Tear & Tape

Test fit your pocket to the inside of card to be sure it will close correctly; trim any excess if needed from a short edge
Adhere the inside pocket to inside of card along the right and bottom edges only

For Greeting

TIP - "EXTEND" THE PUNCHED SHAPE -- Cut the punched Boho Blue scalloped oval in half along the length
Adhere one half of scalloped oval to top, back, portion of die cut greeting, and the other half to the bottom, back, portion of die cut greeting
Adhere assembled greeting to card front using dimensionals

For Butterfly

TIP - ADD DIMENSION -- Gently curve the wings backwards using a bone folder
Adhere butterfly to card front with a mini dimensional

Embellish

Add ribbon

Adhere a 2” strip of ribbon to the left center of card front, tucking the edge just under the Basic White die cut layer
Trim any excess ribbon from the left side of card

Insert whatever goodies you want to send in the pocket
Sign, insert in envelope and mail (or hand-deliver) to someone special!

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Finding colors that go well together Part 3 - Color Coach

In previous posts, I've shared two ways to find a color scheme for your projects.

Part 1 - DSP discussed letting Designer Series Paper do the hard work for you.
Part 2 - Color Collections was all about how the pre-defined Color Collections can be a huge help in finding colors that go well together.

Now, let's learn about a third way -- the Color Coach!

Part 3 - Color Coach

There's an awesome tool available called a Color Coach. It shows suggested color combinations of three colors that work well together, pulling colors from all of the Color Collections.

Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

To use the coach, choose your starting color, and find that color within the coach. There you'll find several combinations you can use for your projects.

Plus, each card indicates, at the bottom, which Color Collection the color comes from.

Examples

Here are some examples using the Lost Lagoon Color Coach with Berry Burst and Blackberry Bliss.

Images Copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Using all three colors as layers.

Using one of the colors as a more subtle add, like the center of a flower.

Using the colors to color in a grouping of images. Note, here, I've used all three colors, but the Lost Lagoon and Berry Burst come directly from a pack of Designer Series Paper (DSP)! I've die cut the images from papers from the Bright & Beautiful DSP pack (#161449).

Printing and Storing Color Coach

You'll want to print the Color Coach and keep it handy with your crafting supplies.

Printing

Make sure you're printer settings are set correctly before printing.

Print on Basic White Cardstock
Print in Color
Print with High Quality.
Print one-sided.

Storage Ideas

Store as Full 8 1/2" x 11" Pages

Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Print on Basic White Cardstock.
Place each printed page in an 8 1/2" x 11" page protector.
Store in a binder.

Store as Individual Cards

Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Print on Basic White Cardstock.
Cut along the dotted lines using your Stampin' Trimmer.

You'll end up with an approx. 3" x 4" card for each color.

Sort cards in a way that works best for your personal designing process.

Alphabetical by color name.
Rainbow fashion like reds, oranges, yellows, etc.
By Color Collection, which is easily found at the bottom of each card.

Store cards in your choice of container

Box
Bin
Caddy
Bag

Prefer a more visual reference?

You can mount each individual card on a piece of cardstock that coordinates with the main color.

Here, I've adhered the Lost Lagoon Color Coach card, shown above, to a 3.5" x 4.5" piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock. You'll want to choose the size of your cardstock that best fits your storage solution.

Prefer a handy tool on a ring?

Follow the steps outlined above for individual cards, and create a handy tool with all the cards stored on a round carabiner clip ring. Here's how:

Punch a hole in the upper left corner (or upper-right corner if you prefer).

Hole size will be determined by the size of your ring.

Place all the cards on the ring.
Hang or store in your craft space.

Here I've punched an 1/8" hole in the upper-left corner and inserted the ring.

Get Your Copy of the New Color Coach

Download a copy of the Color Coach to add to your crafting tools.

You can download your free copy here: 2023 COLOR COACH

Summary

Regardless of how you choose to store your color coach, I'm sure you'll find it to be a great addition to your tool set.

Hope you found some designing inspiration in this three-part series!

Happy Crafting!

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Finding colors that go well together Part 2 - Color Collections

Stampin' Up! offers multiple, pre-grouped color collections. Each collection includes colors that go well together.

When designing a project:

Pick your favorite collection.
Choose your colors from within the collection.
Two to three colors work well for most projects.
Monochromatic color scheme is also an option.
Colors from the Basics Collection can be mixed or used as the base color.

Color Collections

Check out the 2023-2024 ANNUAL CATALOG (p122-123) for a full view of the Color Collections.

The Basics Collection includes:

Most colors are available in cardstock, ink pads, ink refills, and Stampin' Blends. And, of course there are lots of coordinating EMBELLISHMENTS and RIBBONS too making is super easy to have a well-coordinated project.

Whether you're making cards, scrapbook pages, home decor and other projects, you can find a great palette of colors to choose from in the Color Collections.

Happy Crafting!

Monday, June 5, 2023

Designer Series Paper Sale is Underway

We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives.

Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects!

SHOP NOW: DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Finding colors that go well together - Part 1 Designer Series Paper

With all the coordinating products available, Stampin' Up! makes it easy to find a great color combination. There are several ways to choose your colors too!

Here's a look at just one way, and this is the first in a three-part series.