Welcome! We have a color challenge today for this fun hop. I like what I created but admit it was a challenge. I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to do 🥴
I chose to use Pretty Peacock for my card base 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2. I then added Basic Beige 4 x 5 1/4 and an embossed layer of Pretty Peacock 3 7/8 x 5 1/8. The embossing folder used is the Softly Woven embossing folder. I added a Garden Green strip 1 1/8 x 5 1/8. I used the retiring Creative Haven dies to create the leaf die cuts & the banner: Basic Beige, Shaded Spruce & Garden Green. I addeds a bit of Shaded Spruce ink to the edges of the Garden Green leaves with a sponge dauber. They were attached with liquid adhesive directly to the banner with a double Linen Thread ribbon attached with a glue dot. The banner was added to the card front with dimensionals. I used the smallest of the ovals in the Arched Oval dies for the Basic Beige sentiment background. The Shaded Spruce sentiment piece I fussy cut. It was stamped with a sentiment from Delicate Whispers stamp set: VersaMark ink then sprinkled with WOW! Metallic embossing powder in silver & heat set. I added it to the Basic Beige die cut & attached this with dimensionals on the right end & liquid glue on the rounded edge. Final touch – three Pearl Adhesive-Backed Dots – a November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE.
For the inside… I used the Creative Haven stamp set & Pretty Peacock ink to stamp the sentiment on a Basic Beige panel 4 x 5 1/4. I added an embossed strip at the bottom that was left over from the card front. And bingo – the card was complete. This could easily be a masculine card & I didn’t set out to make it that way! WooHoo! And there you have it.
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This card was inspired by a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in the UK, Cary’s Creative Table. I changed up the colors to a fun combination of Azure Afternoon & Soft Sea Foam, heat embossed with snowflake stamps using the Dreamy Snowflakes stamp set & the WOW! Metallic embossing powder in silver then dry embossed with the Swirls of Magic embossing folder. Creating the background for the card front & a second for die cutting took some time but was well worth it!
Isn’t this just so soft & pretty? I love the color combination. I created the card front in stages – first is the coloring and it can be done in a couple of different ways… 1-use Blending Brushes to add color to the paper, spritz a lot and move the color around by picking up the paper then either heat set with your heat tool or allow to dry on it’s own. 2- add color from your ink pad directly onto your glass mat, sprintz a lot then lay the paper on top & squish it around, pick up the paper to see if you need more color somewhere, squish again on the spritzed area until all the paper is covered; dry with your heat tool or allow to dry on it’s own. 3 – you can do the smae technique using the re-inkers, just keep in mind the colors may be more intense. I used technique 2 for this card.
Once the paper is dry stamp with VersaMark ink, sprinkle with WOW! embossing powder in silver & heat set. Once this has cooled, run this through your embossing folder of choice. I used the Swirls of Magic because I wanted to reflect the stars. And now it’s time to use one of the panels created for your card front & use the other to die cut – here I used the Shining Stars Dies, the POTM for October.
I layered my completed 5 1/4 x 4 card front to a Soft Sea Foam 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 then to an Azure Afternoon 11 x 4 14 scored @ 5 1/2. I stamped a piece of Azure Afternoon for the sentiment: VersaMark then sprinkled with WOW! embossing powder in silver & heat set. I trimmed the angles & attached with dimensionals
Above you can see my die cut piece – and I die cut even more small stars after this photo was taken! 😀
And here is the surprising inside, which I just adore. It was so fun to create. First I adhered a 4 x 5 14 Basic White panel to each side of the inside of the card. Next I created the mechanism – 2 pieces, each 3 3/8 x 3/4 scored @ 3/4, 1 1/2, 2 1/4 & 3. Simply fold over score lines using your fingers to burnish. Add adhesive to the shortest scored area & adhere, creating two boxes. I used tear n Tape for this. I then add Tear n Tape to adhere the two boxes together, then added then at the center score line of the card. See the photo of this below. I then cut another strip 4 x 3/4 scored at 2″. This I attached directly on top of the two boxes to create a larger area for the floating stars & sentiment. The boxes & strip were from Azure Afternoon. The stamped sentiments are adhered on Soft Sea Foam but stamped on Azure Afternoon, heat embossed with WOW! embossing powder in Silver & heat set, fussy cut & attached. All the stamping uses the Dreamy Snowflakes stamp set
Above shows the two boxes, part of the mechanism, then the longer strip over those to create a place for something larger
And here we have the card & envelope. I used the die cut star piece as my template to add stars – using blending brushes, Azure Afternoon ink & Soft Sea Foam ink.
Good sweet morning to all you folks out there! We have a blog hop today & I welcome you to see what everyone has created. We have a theme challenge today & I’m using a November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE set of products that you can order now. They are from a suite called Somewhere in Time.
I have two cards for you today, made with the same bundle & hybrid embossing folder. The first is black & white – love the contrast. The DSP in the background is from the suite of products, Somewhere in Time DSP. It doesn’t show much. Here the Basic White panel is embossed & attached with dimensionals . I added the Baker’s Twine bow in black & three Adhesive-Backed Faceted Dots. The sentiment is heat embossed on black using the WOW! Basics embossing powder in white. The sentiment & the die for it come from this Timeless Celebrations set.
For the inside – on a Basic White panel I stamped the floral image in black, stamping off once, then overstamped the sentiment – again, both are from Timeless Celebrations – a new November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE.
For the envelope, I used the same floral stamp to stamp both the envelooe flap & the front in black ink
And here is the second card… the card base is Basic Beige, the next layer is Very vanilla embossed with the Timeless Celebrations Hybrid EF. The top layer is again Basic Beige & this time I used the Die to cut the embossed images, put them on dimensionals & attached. AS double Baker’s Twine bow & three Adhesive-Backed Faceted Dots. The sentiment is off-set, stamped in Basic Beige ink, cut with the same die as above, but trimmed one end.
For the inside I added a background of the Somewhere In Time DSP (4 x 5 1/4) then a Very Vanilla panel (3 1/4 x 4 1/2) that I stamped in Basic Beige ink.
I sued the same stamp aas on the inside of the card & Basic Beige ink to stamp the flap & envelope front.
Both of these cards are so universal… congrats on any occasion – wedding, anniversary, birthday, baby. Love the versatility! You can purchase these products from me & others too – see below for how to do that.
Now – hop around to see what others have created for this challenge by clicking the links below.
See all the new items for the November ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, new kits available in the Kits Collection and from the Sep-Dec 2026 Catalog by viewing the SHOP WITH ME link! There is so much available!
Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with ❤️
We have a theme challenge today… and I just realized I used t6he very same bundle last week for this hop – grrr. Well, I certainly used a totally different fun fold & Designer Series Paper 😀 This paper is called Winter Dreams & it is oerfect with the Dreamy Snowflakes bundle – and for this theme challenge.
This is such an easy fun fold to create & it really shows off the snowflakes & the paper. I die cut several snowflake backgrounds then added Adhesive Sheets to more Basic White paper and die cut the intricate pieces. I just did lots so I could choose what to use. 😁 I put a few together then I cut the card stock pieces. Here are those dimensions…
Measurements:
Card base: Thick Basic White – 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 2 1/8 & 4 i/4. The first score is a mountain and the 2nd score is a valley.
Layers:
card stock – Secret Sea- (3) 2 x 3 7/8
DSP – Winter Dreams – (2) 1 7/8 x 3 3/4
Basic White – 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 for sentiment & stamping
The strip for the double Z is 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 & 2 1/8; scores are mountain, valley
Layers for the strip
card stock – Secret Sea – 4 1/8 x 1 3/8, (2) 2 x 1 3/8
DSP – Winter Dreams – 4 x 1 1/4, (2) 1 7/8 x 1 1/4
Here is the card put together. The largest snowflake is attached with dimensionals & the tiny snowflake on it also has a dimensional, a mini with an Adhesive-Backed Snowflake in the middle that is Secret Sea in color. The medium snowflake has a layer of delicate snowflake die cut with another layer of delicate snowflake on a dimensional & an Adhesive-Backed Snowflake in clear. The smaller snowflake that is on both the front & the strip has an intricate die cut with a small Adhesive-Backed Snowflake in Secret Sea.
The photo on the left shows the full double z fold of the card – a view from the top. The photo at right shows how I added two snowflakes to the inner second section. I added them fairly low so the sender could write a message. On the 3rd section of the strip I added a medium snowflake then because it shows the back side when closing the card, I added another layer of the snowflake & added an Adhesive-Backed Snowflake to that – therefore, the same on both sides :O)
The Basic White sentiment panel has an added srip as the sentiment I wanted to use was longer that the width of the two panels – yes, live & learn! I love the mittens! Both the sentiment & the mittens are stamped in Secret Sea ink.I added another snowflake above the sentiment because it was available :o)
Time is running out for the join promotion… see below for more information! You can join any time, it’s just that sometimes it’s extra beneficial & that’s now – but it ends Oct 31!
More info below about ordering & other stuff. Make the rounds of those participating in this hop… click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name to make the rounds…
oin as a demonstrator in October for $100 USD | $135 CAD, they’ll get $50 USD | $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards along with a $125 USD | $170 CAD coupon code! Let me explain… When you join Stampin’ Up! – anytime– you’ll pay $100 plus tax to get signed up… Then – Stampin’ UP will send you a coupon code for $125 – which you can use toward whatever you want to purchase. There’s no limit and whatever is over and above the $125 will count towards your sales…AND you’ll get your discount on that amount as well Does that sound like a good deal or what???
When you join during this special offer (6 – 31 Oct) – you will ALSO get an EXTRA $50 in Stampin’ Rewards deposited immediately in your Stampin’ Up! account!! You can spend THOSE anytime within the first three months after you sign-up. Even better, right? if this is your first-time as a demonstrator – you’re ALSO going to receive a surprise Welcome Box right from Stampin’ UP!
The Product of the Month is these awesome stars – 23 in all… $5 when placing a $75 order or more. This set is a STAR: 23 nesting star dies, from tiny twinkles to a big 5-1/4″ showstopper — perfect for layered star frames, shaker cards, treat packaging, ornaments, and “you’re a star” cards for every occasion, all year long.
The 15% discount will apply to select dies and die cutting tools, which are only available while supplies last. See and shop all qualifying products in the online store.
The discount does not include the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or any items from the November Online Exclusives preorder.
From October 21–23, you can get select dies and die cutting tools at 15% off! Grab dies that have been on your wish list or use this opportunity to grab some new tools. But act fast—this sale only lasts for three days!
And while you’re at it, remember this is the perfect time to consider becoming a demonstrator!
When you join as a demonstrator in October, you’ll get $50 in Stampin’ Rewards along with the $125 coupon code!
You’ll also enjoy all the perks that come with being a demonstrator, like a 15–20% product discount, early access to the latest products and catalogs, the opportunity to earn a modest commission, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more!
Here are the details:
Promotion Period:October 6–31, 2026 (note that this does not start until October 6)
Ordering Deadlines: October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
New team members who join between October 6–31 will receive $50 in Stampin’ Rewards in their Stampin’ Up! account immediately after signing up as a demonstrator. These rewards are only available for three months after their sign-up date.
New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before October 6 or after October 31 will not be eligible for this offer.
Fall turned into a hot summer day here on the East Coast & this weekend goes down to 35!!! What??? Our hop today is a color challenge & I’m playing with the All Wrapped Up Suite of products to make this fun fold.
Isn’t this just sweet? I love the colors! The All Wrapped UP 12 x 12 DSP is a one-sided paper that has metallic lines through it making it a strong heavier paper. The coordinating bundle that I used here is Wrapped Greenery and the die cut on the front is straight from the DSP. 😀
How to make this fun fold: The card base is 8 1/2 x 5. 1/2 scored at 2 1/8 with the long side at the top. (I used Cloud Cover.) To make sure they meet in the middle I simply take the opposite side and fold it over to meet the other panel. Cut four pieces of DSP (All Wrapped Up 12 x 12) 1 7/8 x 5 1/4 – 2 coordinating patterns – one set for the front & one set for the inside. Add these to your card. Cut a 2 1/2 square using same color as your card base then trim it diagonally, point to point. Cut a Basic White 2 1/4 square and cut it on the diagonal as well.
With the card closed, add the Cloud Cover diagonals to their respective sides, adding liquid glue to the card base at the edges (left & bottom; right & bottom. Set aside to dry making certain these are quite secure. Remember the long side in the middle is free of adhesive! Stamp the Basic White diagonal pieces and attach.
In the photo above, the insert – the plaid piece – is what keeps this gatefold closed securely, slipping it into the ‘pockets’ created by the diagonal pieces. The base is 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 (Cloud Cover) with a layer of DSP 3 1/4 x 4 1/2. Prior to adhering them together, I cut a length of Striped Grosgrain Ribbon about 3″, folded it in half and attached it to the inside of the Cloud Cover, then added the DSP layer. In lieu of a sentiment on the front, I die cut from one of the papers. in the All Wrapped Up DSP pack this wonderful image, added dimensionals to some of the leaves and liquid glue to the bottom and attached it to the plaid front. I used Baker’s Twine in White to tie a double bow & attached it with a glue dot. I also added three Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Sequins in Red
On the inside, Add a piece of Peaceful Pine 4 x 5 1/4 to the center. Add a Basic White 3 3/4 x 5 to this. Add a 1/2 x 5 strip of coordinating DSP to the side. Stamp a sentiment if desired. I left this card blank intentionally, but it could be a birthday card, a Christmas card or thinking of you – even a masculine card!
For the envelope I used two different stamps in the Wrapped Greenery stamp set to stamp images on the envelope front and the flap – using Cloud Cover ink.
To order the products to make this card… see the listings below. And please consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. Right now, through the end of October, Stampin’ Up! has a joining promotion that is pretty awesome. See below for more details.
Now – take a spin around the folks participating in this hop today – click on the next button or click on a name. Have fun seeing the creative talent of this team!
Join as a demonstrator in October for $100 USD | $135 CAD, they’ll get $50 USD | $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards along with a $125 USD | $170 CAD coupon code! Let me explain… When you join Stampin’ Up! – anytime– you’ll pay $100 plus tax to get signed up… Then – Stampin’ UP will send you a coupon code for $125 – which you can use toward whatever you want to purchase. There’s no limit and whatever is over and above the $125 will count towards your sales…AND you’ll get your discount on that amount as well Does that sound like a good deal or what???
When you join during this special offer (6 – 31 Oct) – you will ALSO get an EXTRA $50 in Stampin’ Rewards deposited immediately in your Stampin’ Up! account!! You can spend THOSE anytime within the first three months after you sign-up. Even better, right? if this is your first-time as a demonstrator – you’re ALSO going to receive a surprise Welcome Box right from Stampin’ UP!
The Product of the Month is these awesome stars – 23 in all… $5 when placing a $75 order or more. This set is a STAR: 23 nesting star dies, from tiny twinkles to a big 5-1/4″ showstopper — perfect for layered star frames, shaker cards, treat packaging, ornaments, and “you’re a star” cards for every occasion, all year long.
Good morning, good morning & happy Thursday! We have cooler temps these days on the Jersey Shore and the treews are beginning to turn, some a yellow, some a gorgeous tinge of red and some orange. This time of year always fascinates me. Our hummingbirds have left for the season too – just prior to the Nor’easter that blew through. What’s going on in your part of the world?
On with the hop! Thanks for stopping in. The sketch below indicates Oct 1, but it really is for Oct 8!
I began with a Crumb Cake card base and a Country Cottage DSP cut 4 x 4 1/2 layered on Secret Sea 4 x 5. I wrapped around the white Baker’s Twine (from the Essential pack) & tied a bow, securing this in place with a glue dot. I added the Secret Sea & DSP layer with dimensionals and attached it to the card base. I then added three Natural Mat Dots in Secret Sea.
For the inside… I stamped this beautiful wreath from Cottage Kindness stamp set in Crumb Cake ink (and YES _ this has a coordinating die!!!) The sweet bow is also from Cottage Kindness stamp set & is stamped in Secret Sea ink. The Basic White panel is 4 x 4 1/2 and the Secret Sea layer is 4 x 5 1/4. The Cottage Kindness bundle are part of the November ONLINE EXCLUSIVES that will be available Nov 3. Gorgeous set! Gorgeous Suite of products!
For the envelope… more of the Country Cottage 12 x 12 DSP on the flap & trimmed to fit. I needed a masculine kind of card and this works so well! I stamped the sentiment ‘for you’ on the envelope front in Secret Sea ink and it too is from the Cottage Kindness set. Below is an image of the suite.
There’s more info below in how to be able to order early and get discounts & be part of a very fun group of folks – such as JOIN MY TEAM. See below the list of name for all that info.
Now – on with the hop… click on a name or click the ‘next’ button – don’t miss a single entry!
Join as a demonstrator in October for $100 USD | $135 CAD, they’ll get $50 USD | $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards along with a $125 USD | $170 CAD coupon code! Let me explain… When you join Stampin’ Up! – anytime– you’ll pay $100 plus tax to get signed up… Then – Stampin’ UP will send you a coupon code for $125 – which you can use toward whatever you want to purchase. There’s no limit and whatever is over and above the $125 will count towards your sales…AND you’ll get your discount on that amount as well Does that sound like a good deal or what???
When you join during this special offer (6 – 31 Oct) – you will ALSO get an EXTRA $50 in Stampin’ Rewards deposited immediately in your Stampin’ Up! account!! You can spend THOSE anytime within the first three months after you sign-up. Even better, right? if this is your first-time as a demonstrator – you’re ALSO going to receive a surprise Welcome Box right from Stampin’ UP!
The new PRODUCT OF THE MONTH (better known as POTM) is a 23 package set of STAR DIES – they are incredible… your order must be $75 prior to shipping & taxes & this item can be added to your order for just $5 – while supplies last!
This set is a STAR: 23 nesting star dies, from tiny twinkles to a big 5-1/4″ showstopper — perfect for layered star frames, shaker cards, treat packaging, ornaments, and “you’re a star” cards for every occasion, all year long.
Item 168600
NEW KITS AVAILABLE to help you get to that $75 for the $5 item above – the STARS POTM
What great kits these are… and getting you ready for the holidays ahead!
Join as a demonstrator in October for $100 USD | $135 CAD, they’ll get $50 USD | $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards along with a $125 USD | $170 CAD coupon code! Let me explain… When you join Stampin’ Up! – anytime– you’ll pay $100 plus tax to get signed up… Then – Stampin’ UP will send you a coupon code for $125 – which you can use toward whatever you want to purchase. There’s no limit and whatever is over and above the $125 will count towards your sales…AND you’ll get your discount on that amount as well Does that sound like a good deal or what???
When you join during this special offer (6 – 31 Oct) – you will ALSO get an EXTRA $50 in Stampin’ Rewards deposited immediately in your Stampin’ Up! account!! You can spend THOSE anytime within the first three months after you sign-up. Even better, right? if this is your first-time as a demonstrator – you’re ALSO going to receive a surprise Welcome Box right from Stampin’ UP!
Let’s connect! Send me an email @ tlsbrightspot@gmail.com
Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6), Stampin’ Up! releases October’s Product of the Month: the Shining Stars Dies (168600) — and you can add all 23 of them to your order for just $5 when your single order reaches $75.
This set is a STAR: 23 nesting star dies, from tiny twinkles to a big 5-1/4″ showstopper — perfect for layered star frames, shaker cards, treat packaging, ornaments, and “you’re a star” cards for every occasion, all year long.