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Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Boughs Christmas

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Today’s post is all about Christmas using the Peaceful Boughs stamp set with coordinating Beautiful Boughs Dies. I couldn’t help it – there are two cards for the Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop using the Christmas/ Holiday theme. I think you will find some wonderful inspiration on this hop. Enjoy…

My first card is made using the Wonder of The Season MEMORIES & MORE CARDS & ENVELOPES as my card base.

Peaceful Boughs bundle & Toile Christmas bundle

It is so shiny, it was really difficult to get a good photo…

  • Pear Pizzazz card stock is the bottom layer cut to 3 1/8 x 4 1/8 (cut 2 – one for inside) + scraps for the boughs.
  • Red Foil Sheets is next and cut 3 x 4. Adhere to the Pear Pizzazz with liquid glue
  • Die cut two single pine boughs from Pear Pizzazz card stock using the Beautiful Boughs Dies.
  • Die cut one triple bough from Shaded Spruce card stock using the Beautiful Boughs Dies
  • Die cut two pine cones from either Soft Suede card stock or Early Espresso card stock. (The card stock in the photo is a retired color)
  • Adhere the pine boughs to the Red Foil layer with liquid glue. Adhere the pine cones with dimensionals.
  • Add the Linen Thread & Gold Cord bow with a glue dot to the pine cones
  • Stamp the sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink using the Toile Christmas stamp set. Die cut with the Christmas Cardinal Dies that coordinate with Toile Christmas stamp set.
  • Adhere the sentiment banner with dimensionals to the Red Foil layer.
  • Adhere this completed layer to the card front with dimensionals.

for the inside…

  • Stamp the sentiment from the Peaceful Boughs stamp set in Shaded Spruce ink on a panel of Whisper White cut 3 x 4
  • Adhere this Whisper White panel to Pear Pizzazz card stock cut 3 1/8 x 4 1/8
  • Adhere this completed panel to the inside of the card and voila! the card is complete…

The second card uses the Beautiful Boughs Dies, Painted Labels Dies and the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set.

Peaceful Boughs Dies, Painted Labels Dies & Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set
  • The card base is Thick Whisper White 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
  • The embossed layer is Whisper White 4 x 5 1/4 using the Evergreen Forest 3D embossing folder and adhered with liquid glue to the card base
  • Cut Shaded Spruce card stock 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
  • Cut Neutrals DSP (Soft Suede) 3 x 3. Adhere to the Shaded Spruce panel with liquid glue.
  • Die cut two single boughs using the Beautiful Boughs Dies and Pear Pizzazz card stock
  • Die cut one triple bough using the Beautiful Boughs Dies and Shaded Spruce card stock
  • Adhere the boughs to the DSP panel with liquid glue
  • Die cut a single pine cone using the Beautiful Boughs Dies from Soft Suede card stock. Adhere with dimesnionals.
  • Tie a bow using Braided Linen Trim in Mossy Meadow (NEW ITEM!) and Gold Cord from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack. Adhere with a glue dot.
  • Stamp the sentiment in Garden Green ink on a 1/2″ strip of Whisper White. The sentiment comes from the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set. Made a banner at one end.
  • Die cut a decorative strip using the Brushed Metallic Paper and the Painted Labels Dies. Adhere with liquid glue to the back of the sentiment banner. Add dimensionals to the right end of the banner and adhere to the card front. I also suggest putting some liquid glue on the left end of the sentiment banner to adhere to the pine bough square.

For the inside… and the envelope…

  • Stamp the sentiment in Soft Suede ink on Whisper White card stock cut to 4 x 5 1/4. The sentiment comes from the Peaceful Boughs stamp set.
  • Stamp the pine boughs (yep, from the Peaceful Boughs stamp set) in Soft Suede ink, stamping off at least once, twice might be even better.
  • Cut a strip of the Neutrals DSP 2 1/4 x 6 and adhere to the envelope flap with liquid glue. Trim to fit. YEAH! Card is done, done, done!

Products for these cards may be found in the list below. I hope you have felt inspired to create something from the Peaceful Boughs bundle – it’s gorgeous! Please continue on with the hop by using the buttons below. If you get lost along the way, you may click on the list to visit others on the hop today.

  1. Jaimie Babarczy: https://wp.me/p79UhD-4so
  2. Karen Finkle: https://karenscardkorner.blogspot.com/2020/11/stampin-up-poinsettia-place-christmas.html
  3. Tara Carpenter: https://tarabethstamps.blogspot.com/2020/11/stampin-up-heartwarming-hug-tree-angle.html
  4. Karen Ksenzakovic: https://wp.me/paaNf4-3nD
  5. Mary Deatherage: https://wp.me/p5snyt-frj
  6. Sue Prather: https://wp.me/p5yitZ-2ed
  7. Krista Yagci: https://www.thestampingnook.com/post/stampin-up-poinsettia-petals-warm-wishes-christmas-card
  8. Terry Lynn Bright: https://tlsbrightspot.com/2020/11/10/stampin-up-peaceful-boughs-christmas/
  9. Akiko Sudano: https://wp.me/paOv8E-1WG
  10. Donna Leonard: http://stampdabbles.com/?p=3349
  11. Lisa Jurich: https://lisastampingnook.com/?p=335
  12. Amy Koenders: https://wp.me/p2SFwf-lfD

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Stampin’ Up! Enjoy The Moment Small Note

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Good morning… Today’s card is a sneak peek of a stamp set that will be available in the Jan-Jun 2021 Mini Catalog. You may remember that for the last couple of days we had a SU! virtual convention – On Stage @ Home. This was one of the sets we received in our goody bag after registering to attend. Love the outlining/ drawing concept of these stamps. Here’s the card…

Enjoy the Moment – #1

This stamp set is all about seed pods – and honestly I cannot tell you to what plants they belong. Whatever they are, they are well done! And what I did here after stamping on Whisper White card stock with Crumb Cake ink was take my Crumb Cake Blends and outline the area with the dark blends, then follow that with the light blend, but not covering the entire thing. Then I went in with the Light So Saffron blend and colored some to show it off a bit. I went back in a did a bit more highlighting with the dark Crumb Cake blend.

Enjoy The Moment – #2

I stamped the sentiment from the Enjoy The Moment stamp set in Crumb Cake ink, layered it on a panel of Subtles 6×6 DSP with liquid glue and wrapped the Gingham Ribbon in Bumblebee around it and tied a knot, securing it with a glue dot. To complete the card front I added three Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins for added charm. All of this got dimensionals and was adhered to a Whisper White Note Card.

The inside and the envelope…

Enjoy The Moment, inside – #3

Again I stamped the image in Crumb Cake ink and darkened areas with the dark Crumb Cake Blends, then going over it with the light Crumb Cake Blends. I also used light So Saffron Blends to add a bit of color. The envelope got more of the same Subtles 6×6 DSP for the envelope flap and a sweet sentiment ‘a little note’ on the front also in Crumb Cake ink. I intentionally stuck with only using the one stamp set – Enjoy The Moment to highlight many of the pods and sentiments in the set. Here’s a photo of the stamp set.

available in the Jan-Jun 2021 Mini Catalog

I’m really enjoying this set. The pods are beautifully drawn and i especially appreciate the sketch look.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek of one of the stamp sets in the Jan-Jun 2021 catalog. There will be more to come in the not-so-distant future. Other products for todays project may be found below.

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Merry Moose Notecard

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Today’s card is just so sweet – and yet it is also masculine. It would be perfect for a man for just about any occasion, but I have chosen it to be a Christmas card. The Merry Moose stamp set and coordinating Moose Punch are a carryover from last years catalog – and I love the sentiments and images in this set.

Merry Moose Notecard – #1

The finished size of the notecards is 3 1/2 x 5 – a perfect size for a quick note. For this particular card I hav e adhered Merry Merlot card stock – a nice masculine color – that is cut 3 1/4 x 4 3/4. Adhered to that on dimensionals is a panel of Plaid Tidings 6×6 DSP. For some added strength to the DSP I did adhere with liquid glue a piece of Whisper White slightly smaller in size.

Next I added a length of the Black/ White Bakers Twine from the Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack, and tied it in a bow, placed a glue dot just beneath the knot to keep it in place. Then come these cute moose marching across… one in Basic Black card stock and one in Whisper White card stock. They were punched with the Moose Punch – so quick and easy! They are mounted on dimensionals as well. For a final touch I added three white elements from the All The Trimmings Embellishments and the card front was complete. I love the simplicity of this notecard.

For the inside… and the envelope…

Merry Moose Notecard, inside – #2

I choose to stamp the larger tree from the Merry Moose stamp set in Shaded Spruce ink and the added grass in Garden Green ink (hard to tell that). The sentiment, also from the Merry Moose stamp set is stamped in Merry Merlot ink. For the envelope, I used the same design from the Plaid Tidings 6×6 DSP and adhered it to the envelope flap. Done, done, done.

Here’s a last look at the completed project – and as I said b efore, I love the simplicity of this card.

Merry Moose Notecard – #3

The product list may be found below. I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Tomorrow I hope to show you an card or two made with another of the stamp sets that will be in the Jan-Jun 20212 Mini Catalog. Until then…

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Stampin’ Up! Onstage – Part II

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All I can say is WOW – what an incredibly inspiring day 1 of On Stage @ Home for this years convention. Yes, the Covid 19 outbreak kept us at home but the uplifting side is how much I learned from Sara’s opening remarks to the creativity of staff at the home office to demonstrators world wide.

While yesterday was a big Stampin’ Up day, it was also hubby’s and my 54th anniversary. Wow again, right? This gentle man has so supported me in this new venture of being a demonstrator, but he has also done that our whole marriage. There are just no words at how blessed I feel ~ a true gift from God. While I don’t have any pictures of us from yesterday, I might be able to share one or two from this past summer. Here they are…

Hubby Graham & Rusty, our Springer Spaniel and daughter Wendy

These pictures are from our early morning walks to a nearby County park. Thanks for our many wonderful years together dear man…

Now… back to our card making… we had received card stock colors & cuts but no layout for the cards we were to create. So when I chose the various DSP to use from the Dandy Garden 6×6 DSP pack, I didn’t really know how it was to be used. In other words, I’ve changed things up just a bit for a couple of the cards because I preferred one card base over another~ or whatever. Here are the cards…

Aren’t these gorgeous? They use one of the new bundles in the Jan-Jun 2021 Mini Catalog: Dragonfly Garden + a Dragonfly Punch. These cards also show off some of the fabulous DSP: Dandy Garden 6×6 DSP and the cute Ladybug Trinkets and of course the Braided Linen Trim in Mossy Meadow. I did finish off the insides of the cards and prepared envelopes as well, but I won’t show those today. I’ll give more detail on these cards in another day or two. This is just a sneak peek 😏

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Stampin’ Up! On Stage

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Hi Everyone… today begins a full day of SU! On Stage Virtual Convention – wheee! We’ll do lots of stamping with one of the new stamp bundles Dandy Garden Project Collection. It includes a stamp set & coordinating punch, trinkets, linen thread trim & 6×6 DSP. I am smitten with all of it! Here’s a card I made a week or so ago with this collection of products.

Dandy Garden Project Collection

Are these dragonflies gorgeous or what? The DSP in the background is in Mossy Meadow, but I wanted, in this card, to highlight the sweet bouquet of flowers and on the envelope particularly, the dragonfly. I also have used it on the inside. Our fun stamping today will be using these products again :O)

Last night was the opening of our virtual convention, namely recognizing achievements by many demonstrators. Here’s our logo for this year’s virtual…

And here’s my award…

Special thanks to my customers and those who follow my posts. I so appreciate each one of you. This keeps my creative juices flowing and feeling productive. Virtual hugs to all… 🤗🤗🤗 Lots of room for growth!

That’s it for today… I’ll be back later with a couple of cards I have created on my own using this Dandy Garden Project Collection.

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Stampin’ Up! Curvy Christmas, Curvy Dies

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Oh it is fun to play with this Curvy business ~ Curvy Christmas is only a part of it… Here’s the whole of it… The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle consists of the Quite Curvy stamp set & the Curvy Dies. These will carry over to the 2021 catalog. The Curvy Christmas and Classic Christmas 6×6 DSP will not carry over but are available to order as of YESTERDAY, NOV 3 and can be purchased as part of the variety bundle or separately. Honestly – this variety bundle is worth the investment, but of course, that is a decision you will have to make.

Available to customers Nov 3!

Todays card features the Curvy Christmas stamp set, the Curvy Dies AND the Classic Christmas 6×6 DSP.

Curvy C’mas, Curvy Dies, Classic C’mas 6×6 DSP

I used quite a few of the elements in the stamp set ~ all of them curvy ~ and I love it. The trees, the stars, the sentiments ~ this one looks a bit country, what do you say? Let’s break it down so you can create one of your own.

  • the card base is Sahara Sand cs 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
  • the next layer has several facets to it: Whisper White 4 x 5 1/4, Classic C’mas 6×6 DSP 3 x 5 1/4. (I cut it at 3 so there would be leftover for the envelope flap) and the top layer is Whisper White 4 x 5 1/4 cut with the Curvy Dies.
  • I began by cutting the the top panel then stamping it with the various stamps: the sentiment was stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink, then the trees with Shaded Spruce ink, then the stars with Versamark and embossed in Gold. Remember to use the embossing buddy before stamping with Versamark. This releases any static that will draw additional embossing powder where you don’t want it. Ask me how I know that 😞 I used my Stamparatus for stamping everything. That way if the image/ sentiment isn’t quite right, it’s easy to re-ink and stamp again in the exact same spot. And these are long stamps. Just sayin’… save yourself some frustration by using the Stamparatus.
  • Adhere the Sahara Sand Classic C’mas 6×6 DSP to the Whisper White 4 x 5 1/4 panel with liquid glue. Adhere the stamped curvy panel with liquid glue. Put dimensionals on the back and attach to the Sahara Sand card base.
  • Add 3 beautiful Holiday Rhinestone Jewels to the sentiment and your card front is done.

For the inside..

Curvy C’mas card inside
  • I stamped the precious bow in Cherry Cobbler ink on the 4 x 5 1/4 panel of Whisper White.
  • I then stamped the sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink. Both of these come from the Curvy C’mas stamp set.
  • The next step was sponging the edges with Sahara Sand ink using a sponge dauber. This completed the country look I was looking for. :O)
  • Adhere the panel to the card base with liquid glue and the card is complete.

The envelope…

Curvy C’mas, Curvy Dies

I used the leftover panel of Classic C’mas 6×6 DSP in Sahara Sand but turned it over to the pine branches side; adhered it to the envelope flap, trimmed to fit. This totally coordinates with the pine branches stamp used, in Shaded Spruce ink, along the border of the envelope.

Let me remind you, the Curvy Christmas stamp set and the Classic Christmas 6×6 DSP are only available until Jan 3. Purchasing the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle has a 10% automatic discount :O)

Products for todays card are listed below. Remember to use my CURRENT HOST CODE XS4MSSFN to receive a SU! item of your choice valued at $10 when your purchase is between $50- $150. If your purchase is over $150, don’t use my host code (you will still receive the free item from me!), receive the Stampin’ Rewards for more product to use in that order. Such a deal!!!

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Stampin’ Up! Forever Greenery Gift Set

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Today’s cards were such a delight to create. For one thing, when creating for someone special, somehow it makes a difference. I wanted to make a card set using all one DSP package, but have the cards be totally different, but not too fussy or bulky ~ and I think it was successful. Let’s take a look.

Forever Greenery Gift Set – #1, 2, & 3

The Forever Greenery DSP is simply stunning. The colors are vibrant but not too, too, if you know what I mean. Anyway, let’s start with the first card.

I wanted to enter this into a challenge, and therefore the Stitched Rectangle Dies came in very handy, as did the Forever Fern stamp set for the sentiment and some lovely Holiday Rhinestone Jewels and the 1/4″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon in Whisper White. Alas, that particular challenge closed before I posted, but I sill liked the idea.

Here are the card cuts for card #1…

Forever Greenery, card 1 & inside
  • Soft Sea Foam 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
  • Shaded Spruce 4 x 5 1/4 (cut 2, one for inside panel
  • Whisper White 3 3/4 x 5 (cut 2, one for inside

Card # 2: it’s sometimes difficult to coordinate DSP within it’s own pack, but this came fairly easily and I really like how it turned out. Again I used the !/4″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon in Whisper White, and combined it with the Perfect Parcel Dies for the sentiment banner and Many Mates stamp set for the sentiments. The sentiments were stamped in Shaded Spruce ink and the leaves for the inside of the card and envelope were Soft Sea Foam.

Forever Greenery Gift Set, card #2b & inside

Card Cuts for this card:

  • Soft Sea Foam 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
  • Shaded Spruce 4 x 5 1/4 (cut 2, one for inside) + banner
  • Forever Greenery DSP: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2; 2 1/2 x 1 3/8; and 1 1/4 x 5
  • Whisper White 3 3/4 x 5 + banner

Card #3 has a flat card base with the folded card on top. Here I die cut the lovely band out of one of the Forever Greenery DSP selections using the Detailed Band Dies. The oval sentiment banner comes from the same die set and the sentiment itself from A Wish For Everything stamp set and again I used the Holiday Rhinestone Jewels. For the inside and the envelope, I stamped the leaves from the Forever Fern stamp set with Shaded Spruce ink.

Forever Greenery Gist set Card 3 & inside

Card cuts for this card:

  • Whisper White Thick 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 + oval
  • Shaded Spruce 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
  • Soft Sea Foam 3 1/4 x 6 1/2 scored at 3 1/4
  • Forever Greenery DSP approx 4 1/2 x 3

I love this gift set and think the recipient will as well. I’m curious if you have a favorite.

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Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Wishes Side-fold Card

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Hi folks! What are you up to on this ‘day after’ the time roll-back? Me? Well it’s fairly cool here and raining outside , so I’m not out playing in the raindrops… What I DID do is make this fun card to share with you today using the Snowflake Wishes Bundle and the gorgeous paper of the Snowflake Splendor DSP. The idea to make this card came from my upline, Mary Deatherage. She does fabulous work and is an inspiration. Here’s the card and you’ll see why it is called a ‘side-fold’.

Snowflake Wishes Side-fold Card – #1 & 2

Isn’t this stunning? The Snowflake Splendor DSP does all the work for me. And the So Many Snowflake Dies (part of the bundle) just add to the gorgeousness.

Let’s take it apart and re-create it…

  • Thick Whisper White card base – 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 4 1/4 & 5 1/2
  • Pacific Point – 1 x 4, 4 x 4 (front of card), 2″ square (snowflake); 4 x 4 (inside of the card)
  • Snowflake Splendor DSP – 7/8 x 3 7/8, 3 7/8 square (front of card)
  • Whisper White – 3 3/4 x 1 (sentiment banner), 1 1/2 square (snowflake;, 3 7/8 square for inside
  • Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper – 2 1/2 square for snowflake

Take the Thick Whisper White card base and fold it on the 5 1/2 scoreline (this is the valley fold on the card)n with the 4 1/4″ score line facing you; fold that section back (this is the mountain fold). Adhere that 1 1/4″ area together with liquid glue. See photo #2 above for reference. Mark the center of that 1 1/4″ area at top & bottom, then use the Classic Label punch to create very small notches for the ribbon (which will be added later).

Now you are ready to decorate this panel… Adhere with liquid glue the 7/8 x 3 7/8 DSP to the Pacific Point 1 x 4. Adhere this to the 1 1/4″ strip of the card base with the punched notches for ribbon. Adhere the 3 7/8″ DSP square to the 4″ square of Pacific Point – with liquid glue; then adhere to the right front panel. Beautiful already isn’t it – even without the embellishing of snowflakes, gems, and ribbon.

  • Stamp the sentiment on Whisper White using Pacific Point ink. Die cut using the Ornate Frames Dies. NOTE: the die is smaller than the sentiment! How do you make it longer? Die cut half the area by placing the clear cutting plate on 2/3 of the die, run it through the die cutting machine, move the die to the end of the sentiment, aligning the cutting lines; cover that section with the clear cutting plate, run it through the die cutting machine and VOILA! This may take some practice but if I can do it – so can you!!! Put dimensionals on the back and adhere to the card front.
  • Create the snowflake: larger snowflake in Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper, medium snowflake in Pacific Point and the smallest snowflake in Whisper White. Adhere together with liquid glue (just in the centers of each snowflake); add dimensionals to the largest snowflake and adhere as shown.
  • Add several Rhinestone Basic Jewels (I used 7) AND Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels (I used 3) for glam.
  • Wrap a long length of the Misty Moonlight/ silver Bakers Twine from the Flowers For Every Season Combo Pack around the 1 1/4″ area, fitting it in the notches and tie a bow. Adhere the bow with a glue dot.

Love, love, love this! But we are finished yet; we must do the inside.

Snowflake Wishes Side-fold Card, inside – #3
  • Stamp the sentiment from the Snowflake Wishes stamp set in Pacific point on the 3 7/8″ square. Adhere it to the 4″ square of Pacific Point with liquid glue, then to the card inside.
  • Adhere several stars (I added 3) die cut from the Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper. These were from a previous project and left over, but I used the Stitched Stars Dies to create them.

For the envelope… Take another snowflake stamp from the Snowflake Wishes stamp set and stamp the envelope front in Pacific point ink. Cover the envelope flap with more of this wonderful Snowflake Splendor DSP, trim to fit.

Snowflake Wishes stamp set – #1

I hope you have as much fun creating your side-fold card ads I did – especially if you use the Snowflake Splendor DSP and the Snowflake Wishes Bundle to do so. I can’t wait to see what you do!

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Stampin’ Up! Christmas Gleaming Fun Fold

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This fun fold is a new one for me and I really enjoyed doing it. Using the Christmas Gleaming stamp set and the Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP really brought it to life. The fun fold is called a Pull tab pop-up card.

In the pictures above you can see the pull tab with the ribbon with the pop-up closed. In the right photo the pop-up has been pulled open. AND the card has an inside to it as well – but we’ll get to that later. Let’s begin with some specific card stock cuts for the front of the card.

  • card base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. Here I used Thick Very Vanilla.
  • layer 1 is 3 3/4 x 5 and I used Brushed Metallic in copper
  • layer 2 is the DSP 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 – Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP
  • the pull tab pop-up layer…
    • the tab is 2 x 6 scored at 2 & 2 1/2, then punched on the long end with the Scalloped Tag Topper punch (Night of Navy for this card)
    • die cut 3 stitched squares for the front of the pop-up using the Stitched Shapes Dies: 1 large from Night of Navy, 1 next to largest in the Brushed Metallic Copper, and the next size down in
    • the Brightly Gleaming SDSP
  • the sentiment layer of the pull tab…
    • die cut 2 stitched squares using the Stitched Shapes Dies: 1 next to largest in Night of Navy and 1 in next smaller square in Very Vanilla for the sentiment

Directions for putting the pull tab together….

  • Put the front 3 layers together using liquid glue: Night of Navy, then Brushed Metallic, then the SDSP. Add a gilded Gem to the center of the SDSP. Set this front panel aside.
    • with the scalloped end of the pull tab to the right, and the tab folded forward on the 2″ mark, adhere the remaining Night of Navy square to it with liquid glue, butting it up against the fold.
    • now fold on the 2 1/2″ score and add a strip of Tear n Tape between the score lines. Adhere the decorated front panel again adhering against the 2 1/2″ fold line. This larger square should now completely cover the smaller sentiment square.
  • Stamp the sentiment using the Christmas Gleaming stamp set and Pretty Peacock ink onto the Very Vanilla stitched square. Adhere to the inner Night of Navy square with liquid glue. Your pull tab. is now ready to install 😁.

Directions for adhering the pull tab into the card.

  • with the 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 piece of Brightly Gleaming SDSP and the Classic Label Punch, make a vertical “slit” for the tab, centering it vertically. It should be centered both vertically and horizontally
  • slip the scalloped end of the tab through from the top and add a ribbon (Very Vanilla 1/2″ ribbon from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack was used here). Staple to the tab
  • the next step is to adhere the tab to the front of the SDSP :
    • the tab is through the punched opening with the decorated front panel face down and the sentiment panel showing.
    • adhere a strip of Tear n Tape to the right hand side of the BACK of the sentiment panel.
    • bring the decorated front panel forward making certain it is centered on the SDSP front and press – adhering the tab.
  • adhere this SDSP panel & pull tab to the Brushed Metallic copper panel with liquid glue
  • Put dimensionals on the back, avoiding the pull tab area and adhere to the Very Vanilla card base. VOILA! Your card front is complete.😉

For the inside and the envelope…

Christmas Gleaming – card inside & envelope

You have done all the hard part – the rest is easy…

  • stamp the ornament & the sentiment using the Christmas Gleaming stamp set & Pretty Peacock ink on the Very Vanilla panel (3 3/4 x 5)
  • adhere to a piece of Night of Navy (4 x 5 1/4) with liquid glue and then into the card base with liquid glue.
  • for the envelope, adhere a strip (2 1/4 x 6) of the Brightly Gleaming SDSP to the envelope flap with liquid glue and trim.
  • stamp the smaller ornament to the envelope front with the Christmas Gleaming stamp set & Pretty Peacock ink. Your card is DONE…

I hope my directions are clear… more pictures of the steps might have helped. Having said that, if you try to follow the step by step it will get the desired result.

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Stampin’ Up! Love of Leaves Hello Card

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Today’s card uses the fabulous Love of Leaves Bundle. Have you noticed I can’t seem to stop using this bundle? The Stitched leaves Dies are really outstanding. This card was also inspired by the Paper Players Challenge.

And here’s the card…

Love of Leaves Hello card – #1

I started this with the Plaid Tidings 6×6 DSP. There are so many beautiful plaids in this package, double-sided even, that it is sometimes difficult to decide which to use :O) This plaid really drew me in though, so here are the details.

  • Start with Cinnamon Cider card stock 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
  • Using the Rectangle Stitched Dies, die cut three rectangles from the Plaid Tidings 6×6 DSP. Adhere these to a panel of Whisper White card stock 3 x 4 1/2 with liquid glue. Adhere this to the card base, centering.
  • Sponge a leaf from the Love of Leaves stamp set and stamp off, then stamp on a Whisper White scrap. I used Crushed Curry ink then Cinnamon Cider ink then a touch of Garden Green ink. (The first stamp leaf – die cut it and save for the inside of the card.) And why stamp off? The colors seemed way too bold and stamping off gives the stamp a soft hue. Oh, and I spritzed it with a bit of water before stamping it the second time.
  • Die cut this leaf with the Stitched Leaves Dies. I love how one of the dies embosses the leaf while the other does the die cut. Adhere to the center panel with dimensionals. Add a double Linen Thread bow with a glue dot.
  • The sentiment banner is a 3/8″ strip of Whisper White, stamped in Cinnamon Cider ink with the Love of Leaves stamp set. Add three 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots in Cinnamon Cider and attach with dimensionals to the card front – and voila!

For the inside…

Loves of Leaves Hello Card – #2
  • On a Whisper White panel 4 x 5 1/4 , add a Plaid Tidings 6×6 DSP strip with liquid glue. I added a notched end for creativity :O).
  • Stamp the sentiment in Cinnamon Cider ink – and it comes from the Love of Leaves stamp set. The leaf is the one from the front that was the first stamp. You can see the colors are much more bold and for me, it was too strong for the front of the card, but I love it for here. It’s adhered with liquid glue.
  • Adhere this Whisper White panel to the inside of the card with liquid glue and the card is complete.

For the envelope…

Love of Leaves Hello Card – #3

This is a simple card – and I kept the envelope simple as well – by adding a panel of the Plaid Tidings 6×6 DSP to the flap with liquid glue, trim to fit – and that was it. Lovely Lovely.

Options for this card…

#1 create a layer of texture by embossing a panel and adhering it directly to the card front, then adding the rest of the parts.

#2 die cut leaves for all three panels; adhere the two outside leaves with liquid glue while keeping the center leaf on dimesnionals. If adding leaves to all three panels, maybe don’t color them at all.

Ok, just thought I would add those couple of thoughts in hopes you will share what you create 😁. I hope you like today’s card. I really like the simplicity of it, the unfussiness.

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