We have a perfect challenge to get us excited about Christmas! Welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop 😀 I’m using the Bauble Blooms bundle to create this fun fold today.
I’m using a couple of different coordinating Designer Series papers for my card today: the bauble is die cut from Need for Tweed 12 x 12, the front layer on the flap & the card front is Traditions of Christmas. I love how they work together, brining together both gold & rustic patterns. Now let’s open & see the flap open then the entire card.
Above you can see all the various papers used to create a really eye-catching card. And, it really is not terribly bulky. Using Designer Series Papers that are lighter weight for layers help keep the card light for traditional postage. Let’s do a quick step by step…
Directions:
Die cut the bauble with the Bauble Blooms Dies from both DSP & Old Olive card stock – this creates strength to put on dimensionals. If you so desire, you can adhere the two panels together, then die cut – it works well!
Cut layers for card base: Cherry cobbler 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4; flap is 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 scored on one side at 1/2″: add to card base centering top to bottom with score line at edge. You must make certain you can close the flap over the closedc card. If necessary you can trim 1/16 from card front.
Decorate as shown: layers are 3 x 3 1/2 for flap front & inside flap; card front layers are 2 tone card stock 4 x 5 1/4, DSP 3 7/8 x 5 1/8
Inside layers are: front inside left – DSP 4 x 5 1/4; stamped section – 4 x 5 1/4
Additional decorations were die cut from: Peaceful Gardens Glimmer Paper & Need for Tweed, plus Old Olive card stock & gold foil
Embellishments are Traditional Sparkling Sequins
Thanks for joining me on this hop. Be sure to check what others are creating today by following the links below.
It’s cool again today – 40 degrees… I’m definitely going to wear a heavier jacket when I walk tomorrow! Brushed with Beauty dSP is a new release item come Nov 4 as part of an ONLINE EXCLUSivE suite of products. The paper is gorgeous and I can’t quit using it. When I showed this card to my hubby he immediately said it looked like a windowpane – so I’m coining that word for making this kind of layout. 😁
What is great about this layout is how versatile it is with so many of our Stampin’ Up! papers. And here’s how to do it…
DIRECTIONS FOR WINDOWPANE CARD
cut card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 & score @ 4 1/4 (Mossy Meadow
Cut another piece of card stock (same color) 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 & run it through the Gathering Leaves embossing folder. Adhere this to the card front
Cut DSP (Brushed with Beauty) 2 3/4 x 4 then cut that with short edge at top:
1 3/4 x 1 1/2 & 1 x 2 1/2 (that leaves a piece 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 & 1 x 1 1/2)
Adhere these to a card panel 3 x 4 1/4 with even separation (Early Espresso)
Adhere this to a card panel 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 (Very Vanilla)
Add these to the card baser with dimensionals
Stamp sentiment in Early Espresso ink using the Just A Note stamp set
Make a double Linen Thread bow; add to card front with a glue dot
Add sentiment with dimensionals over the bow
For the inside… I cut a piece of this stunning Brushed with Beauty DSP 1/2 x 3 3/4 and adhered it to the bottom of a Vary Vanilla panel 3 3/4 x 5, then added this to the inside of the card.
For the envelope… another piece of this beautiful Brushed with Beauty DSP in a coordinating pattern – 2 14 x 6, adhered & trimmed to fit. Bam – done!
Remember, this DSP will be available November 4 as part of a new release of ONLINE EXCLUSIVE products. Want to purchase these sooner than later – become a Demonstrator with me! These can be purchased as part of your demonstrator starter kit 😀 then after joining always get that 20% discount on all your purchases. 👍
From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers. In addition to FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99!
What are some of the benefits of becoming a demonstrator?
Crafting is even more fun with community
Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that:
a 20–25% product discount
2) exclusive early access to the latest releases online and in catalogs
3) the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income
4) the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events
5) Scrapbooking has never been better in Stampin’ Up! history. Have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? It’s amazing…
6) There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.
It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.
Mixing old & new is almost magical – it brings life to papers you have had for a while, making it possible to create with new eyes. I’m sharing another accordion fold card made with the Regal Distressed Pattern SDSP that is Pretty Peacock in color and pairing it with the dies from Pearls of Beauty – a new November 4 release in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES.
These gorgeous dies from the new Pearls of Beauty bundle were die cut from Gold Foil and from Vellum. Yes – Vellum is back! Vellum is one of the products in the Brushed with Beauty Suite. I cut a panel of Gold Foil 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 & from the center die cut the two leaf dies – using the Pearls of Beauty Dies. I cut a panel of the Regal Distressed Pattern SDSP 4 x 5 1/4 & added it to the Gold Foil – no one will suspect die cut were taken from the center! Both were added to the Pretty Peacock card base. The gold foil die cuts were added with liquid glue – except under four of the larger leaves I added a dimensional for added depth. I die cut the delicate floral edging detail from Vellum & attached it with a glue dot in the center of the flower. One single Pearls of Beauty embellishment in the center covers the glue dot. I added a double bow from white Baker’s Twine & attached it with a glue dot as well. Gorgeous!
For the inside… stunning. The accordion fold is a panel of DSP (here it is Regal Distressed Patterns SDSP in white) cut 4 x 12 and scored at 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9, then added to the card base with equal edges on both ends – only adhering those 3″ ends. Here I used the Branching Out Dies to die cut two Basic White panels adhering them 1/4″ from the edge of the paper on each end. The Pearls of Beauty single flower is stamped in Flirty Flamingo full strength for the flower outline, then using the ‘filler’ stamp and Flirty Flamingo ink, stamping off once. I die cut the stamped image with the Pearls of Beauty Dies and added it to the upper left corner. I die cut the delicate Vellum edging of the flower and added it with a single glue dot & a Pearls of Beauty embellishment in the center. I stamped the leaf image on the Vellum in Soft Sea Foam ink, heat set it with my heat tool, then die cut it with the Pearls of Beauty Dies and slipped it gently under the flower, using liquid glue to attach it. On the lower right corner… I stamped the flowers in the same manner as the first…outline stamp in Flirty Flamingo full strength and the filler stamp in stamped off Flirty Flamingo ink. I added three small Pearls of Beauty embellishments.
For the envelope… more of the Regal Distressed Pattern SDSP added to the flap & trimmed to fit. On the front, this gorgeous flower stamped in Flirty Flamingo ink in the 2 step method described above.
If you want to see another couple of cards using the Brushed with Beauty suite as an accordion fold – look here. And this is a card using other dies in the suite – look here
Want these products – shop below – and remember the Brushed With Beauty Suite will be available Nov 4!
Brushed with Beauty Suite available November 4 – ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers. In addition to FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99!
What are some of the benefits of becoming a demonstrator?
Crafting is even more fun with community
Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that:
1) a 20–25% product discount
2) exclusive early access to the latest releases online and in catalogs
3) the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income
4) the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events
5) Scrapbooking has never been better in Stampin’ Up! history. Have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? It’s amazing…
6) There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.
It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.
Wow! It’s Friday… Fall is definitely here in New Jersey. 39 degrees this AM and leaves are turning – and you know, falling. We have lots of trees – so you also know what that means – raking, raking and more raking. Well, it’s good for the body to move. :O)
I have a set of really pretty cards today, all made from the Calm & Bright Kit. I didn’t do alternatives for these cards – they are simply beautiful on their own – soft pinks & greens.
I’ve kept the photos in the large setting so they can be seen in detail – they are so very pretty.
This was actually the first set of cards I made. A Lost Lagoon ink spot, stamps and an acrylic block are all included in this kit, along with the cards, layers, envelopes & punch-out items.Kits are an all-in one item – whatever iss needed is right in the kit, including adhesives, embellishments, sometimes Tear ‘n Tape and threads or ribbon.
And this is the final set of cards in the kit. This kit is delicate & stunning – and you can order it as part of the FREE SHIPPING which ends today. Note the FREE SHIPPING is for orders of $75 or more.
Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed from October 22–24.
Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD | $100 CAD (before tax).
Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 USD | $36.75 CAD shipping included) + tax.
And did you know… when you are a demonstrator, you ALSO participate in these great deals – on top of your discount.. it’s like double your pleasure, double your fun! 😀 👍 And right now, Stampin’ Up! has a JOINING PROMOTION that is the best ever…
From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers. In addition to FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99!
What are some of the benefits of becoming a demonstrator?
Crafting is even more fun with community
Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that:
1) a 20–25% product discount
2) exclusive early access to the latest releases online and in catalogs
3) the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income
4) the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events
5) Scrapbooking has never been better in Stampin’ Up! history. Have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? It’s amazing…
6) There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.
It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.
Welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! You may have come from the fabulous Tara or just hopped in right here… However you got here, welcome! We have a sketch challenge this week and I have chosen to work with a NEW November ONLINE EXC;LUSIVE soon to be released November 4 bundle… called Swirled Designs. The dies are delicate so I encourage you to adhere an Adhesive Sheet to whatever paper you want to use to adhere these detailed dies. They are gorgeous but as I said – delicate.
I began by stamping the small star images from the Swirled Designs stamp set with VersMark ink over most of the Lost Lagoon panel, then sprinkling it with WOW! Metallic Embossing Powder in Polished Silver. I heat set it with my SU! heat tool. I then used the 2 3/8″ circle punch to punch a circle from Basic White, stamped it with Lost Lagoon stamped off once. What that means… ink the stamp, stamp off once then stamp on the circle – do that each time to create the dotted image on the circle. Adhere the stamped circle to the embossed star background with dimensionals. Cut a piece of Silver Foil 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, back it with an Adhesive Sheet. Die cut the single large star & several of the small stars plus the larger floral image from this in the center of the Silver Foil paper using the coordinating Swirled Designs Dies. Attach stars as shown – large star in the center of the circle and remaining small stars to the the embossed Lost Lagoon panel to reflect the challenge. Adhere the embossed panel to the Silver Foil & add to the Pretty Peacock card base with adhesive.
For the inside… adhere the Silver Foil die cut floral image to a Basic White panel (3 3/4 x 5) then attach to a panel of Lost lagoon (3 7/8 x 5 1/8) then to the inside of the card. Done!
For the envelope… stamp the dots from the Swirled Designs stamp set in stamped off Lost Lagoon in k. (ink, stamp off on scrap, then stamp on envelope flap). Stamp the flower design from the Swirled Designs stamp set on the front of the envelope with full strength Lost Lagoon ink. This card is ready to send. No sentiment makes this card great for all occasions… just add your message – it could be Christmas, birthday, silver anniversary,New Years – you name it . And, it could be masculine or feminine 😀 This is really non-generic – and I love that! As I mentioned earlier, this bundle will be released November 4 as an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE. And to remind hyou – as a Demonstrator I have the privilege of preordering items before they become available to the general public. 👍 That’s just a hint to become a Demonstrator!!! See below for moreinformation.
Now it’s time to visit those participating in today’s blog hop… click the next button to visit Nicole or click on a name to take you elsewhere. Whichever you do, do not miss a single creation on this hop.
FREE SHIPPING for orders $75 & up is happening NOW … what’s on your list to order? I don’t have a l-o-n-g list but I do have a list. It’s the perfect time to order those heavy items that add bulk, also adhesives & bundles – so yeah, just about everything! Here are all the details about the Free Shipping.
Sales Period: October 22–24
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: October 24 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: October 24 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
All order types qualify for this promotion.
Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed from October 22–24.
Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD | $100 CAD (before tax).
Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 USD | $36.75 CAD shipping included) + tax.
And did you know… when you are a demonstrator, you ALSO participate in these great deals – on top of your discount.. it’s likie double your pleasure, double your fun! 😀 👍 And right now, Stampin’ Up! has a JOINING PROMOTION that is the best ever…
From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers. In addition to FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99!
What are some of the benefits of becoming a demonstrator?
Crafting is even more fun with community
Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that:
1) a 20–25% product discount
2) exclusive early access to the latest releases online and in catalogs
3) the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income
4) the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events
5) Scrapbooking has never been better in Stampin’ Up! history. Have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? It’s amazing…
6) There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.
It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.
FREE SHIPPING for order $75 & up begins today … what’s on your list to order? I don’t have a l-o-n-g list but I do have one. It’s the perfect time to order those heavy items that add bulk, also adhesives & bundles – so yeah, just about everything! Here are all the details about the Free Shipping.
Sales Period: October 22–24
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: October 24 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: October 24 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
All order types qualify for this promotion.
Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed from October 22–24.
Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD | $100 CAD (before tax).
Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 USD | $36.75 CAD shipping included) + tax.
And did you know… when you are a demonstrator, you ALSO participate in these great deals – on top of your discount.. it’s likie double your pleasure, double your fun! 😀 👍 And right now, Stampin’ Up! has a JOINING PROMOTION that is the best ever…
From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers. In addition to FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99!
What are some of the benefits of becoming a demonstrator?
Crafting is even more fun with community
Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that:
1) a 20–25% product discount
2) exclusive early access to the latest releases online and in catalogs
3) the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income
4) the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events
5) Scrapbooking has never been better in Stampin’ Up! history. Have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? It’s amazing…
6) There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.
It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.
Good Tuesday morning. Do you participate in the Paper Pumpkin program – getting this fun box each month to create what’s inside? I do, and sometimes I make alternatives and sometimes I don’t. This months October Cozy Christmas is one of those I didn’t do alternatives, but I did dress up the envelopes and the inside of each card.
For this card… on the envelope – as you can see – I stamped this tree image from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set. Just as an FYI, this also comes with dies. For the inside, I layered a piece of Basic Beige, then added a stamped layer of Basic White. The stamp used is the same as the envelope – Ornamental Christmas.
For the 2nd set of cards in the October Paper Pumpkin, I stamped the envelopes with another of the stamps in Ornamental Christmas stamp set.
For the inside of the cards… in my box was an extra green card base so I used that for the background on two cards then a strip for the third card. For an inside sentiment I used the Christmas Word Collage in Basic White. I highlighted each with Garden Green ink and a Blending Brush. Here they are.
Joy to the World is the theme for the third set of cards in this October Paper Pumpkin Cozy Christmas box.
The same sentiment is stamped on all three of these envelopes and it comes from the stamp set Ornamental Christmas using Garden Green ink. On the inside I used sentiments from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephmera Pack on a Basic White panel that had been adhered to a Crumb Cake piece slightly larger.
Such a wonderful set of Christmas cards and all ready to be mailed – all from Paper Pumpkin! If you would like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, please do that here. There are different ways to do that – 3 month, 6 month subscriptions and a yearly one. Check them all and see what works best for you. And while you are at it, consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. This is the perfect opportunity as Stampin’ Up! has a joining special right now that is the best ever! Joining is a great way to meet new people, connecting with fellow crafters, being a part of a wonderful community of supporting your creativity. It’s also an opportunity for discounts on every order after joining.
If you are interested in becoming a Demonstrator, NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME! Stampin’ Up! has an exclusive offer/ promotion during the month of October. From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers. In addition to FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99!
What are some of the benefits of becoming a demo?
Crafting is even more fun with community
Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that:
1) a 20–25% product discount
2) exclusive early access to the latest releases online and in catalogs
3) the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income
4) the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events
5) Scrapbooking has never been better in Stampin’ Up! history. Have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? It’s amazing…
6) There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.
It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.
Are you a scrapbooker? Take a look at our new Scrapbooking Workshop Kits now available from the January 2025 Scrapbooking Brochure. Check out supplies available by clicking the image above.
Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with ❤️
Sales Period: October 22–24
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: October 24 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: October 24 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
All order types qualify for this promotion.
Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed from October 22–24.
Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD | $100 CAD (before tax).
Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 USD | $36.75 CAD shipping included) + tax.
Good Morning Monday! Whew – the start of another week in October… Where has the month gone? For me, it has flown by – how about for you? I have a pretty set of cards for you today, all the same layout, same dies, same ribbon, same embellishments, just different colors in the Season of Elegance SDSP. I simply couldn’t quit making these. I was inspired by another demonstrator, Julie Gilson.
Card 1 is in Pretty Peacock. Card 2 is in Basic Beige. Card 3 is in Cherry Cobbler. All three use the same Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder and similar layers.
Card 4 uses a brand new Beautiful Pattern embossing folder, coming in the November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE release – available Nov 4. It also has similar layers and comes in Mossy Meadow.
For sentiments on the card fronts I used the Christmas Words Collage bundle die cut from Gold Foil and also Basic White (for the word peace). This set embosses the words & die cuts at the same time, so it’s quite easy to have a bunch words at the ready 😀
Here are the insides of each of those cards – a simple strip of the Season of Elegance DSP added to the bottom of the inside panel.
And below… the envelopes for these beautiful cards – more of the same Season of Elegance SDSP adhered & trimmed to fit the flap. Simple, elegant finish to these stunning cards.
You will notice some of these are on card bases 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 while others are on card bases of 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. It honestly didn’t matter either way, so if I had that already cut, that’s what I used. Super fun cards to make multiples of while also making them unique in color & words.
How to purchase the products to make these beautiful cards may be found below. And while you are at it, consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. This is the perfect opportunity as Stampin’ Up! has a joining special right now that is the best ever! Joining is a great way to meet new people, connecting with fellow crafters, being a part of a wonderful community of supporting your creativity. It’s also an opportunity for discounts on every order after joining.
If you are interested in becoming a Demonstrator, NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME! Stampin’ Up! has an exclusive offer/ promotion during the month of October. From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers. In addition to FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99!
What are some of the benefits of becoming a demo?
Crafting is even more fun with community
Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that:
1) a 20–25% product discount
2) exclusive early access to the latest releases online and in catalogs
3) the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income
4) the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events
5) Scrapbooking has never been better in Stampin’ Up! history. Have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? It’s amazing…
6) There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.
It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.
Good morning – it’s Saturday & cool in this part of New Jersey – 40 degrees! Blanket time and possibly time to bring in firewood for a fire tonight. We’ll see. I have two cards for you today, using products from the November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE release. As a Demonstrator, I am privileged to be able to preorder products before they become available to the public. This is a beautiful suite of two bundles, DSP & Vellum, embellishments and an embossing folder. For today’s cards I did not use the embossing folder. I have two cards to share; one in landscape & one in portrait.
Aren’t these papers stunning – Brushed with Beauty DSP. Love, love. On the landscape card are die cuts in vellum, using the Petals of Beauty Dies. The sentiment & banner die cut use items from the two bundles: Petals of Beauty and Words of Beauty. The bow is Old Olive Linen Thread – a September ONLINE EXCLUSIVE that comes in a two pack – Early Espresso is the other color of Linen Thread in the duo pack. The portrait card again shows die cuts, this time in card stock. I love this flower with the delicate edge! I stamped the flower image twice in Basic Beige ink, layered them then added the delicate die cut in Basic White. A single Pearls of Beauty embellishment is in the flower center. The ribbon is Braided Trim from the Floral Charm Suite (July ONLINE EXCLUSIVES) And here’s the inside of each.
In the landscape card above I added a Branching Out die cut, the smallest, and no stamping. (It is available in the September to December 2025 Mini Catalog) The inside looks a bit plain, so I’m going to add something for sure. On the portrait card, I stamped the two step floral image on Basic White, using Petal Pink & Calypso Coral inks, then die cut it with the Petals of Beauty Dies. This comes from the Petals of Beauty stamp set & coordinating dies in the suite of products. The leaf image is die cut from Mossy Meadow. I did add the Pearls of Beauty embellishment to the flower center. It’s fairly flat & doesn’t add a lot of bulk. The sentiment is stamped in Mossy Meadow ink & comes from Words of Beauty stamp set – part of the suite of products. Below is a top down view of each of the cards.
Time for instructions in how to make this fun fold accordion design.
Basic Directions for this Accordion Fun Fold:
cut the card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 and score @ 5 1/2
cut the DSP 4 x 12 & score @ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9
adhere one end of the DSP to the inside of the card base with equal borders on three sides
adhere opposite end in the same fashion
for the front…
cut a card stock panel in a coordinating color 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
cut a DSP layer 4 x 5 1/4 & adhere to coordinating card stock
attach these two with dimensionals to the card front
decorate as desired
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It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.
Welcome to Thursday and this wonderful group of ‘hoppers’! We have a color challenge today and I have chosen to work with the Peaceful Garden DSP, the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper & a bundle called Ornamental Christmas to create a fun fold.
I started with a Secret Sea card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 & cut two strips of the Peaceful Garden DSP 1 1/2 x 4 1/8 and attached to each end leaving equal borders at top, bottom & side. I then took another piece of Secret Sea cut 4 1/4 x 5 12 & scored it on the long side @ 1 3/8 x 2 3/4. Burnish it well so it makes a nice ‘Z’ fold.
Before attaching it to the card base, I added another strip of Peaceful Garden DSP to the inside middle panel of the ‘Z’. I attached it to the card base, centering it. I stamped a Basic White panel 2 5/8 x 4 1/8 using the Ornamental Christmas stamp set & Misty Moonlight ink then added it to the inside panel of the ‘Z’.
I took yet another panel of Secret Sea 2 3/4 x 4 1/4, layered it with Peaceful Garden DSP 2 5/8 x 4 1/8 then attached it to the left panel of the z- fold. I cut a circle from Basic White using the Ornamental Christmas Dies, used Cloud Cover & a sponge dauber to add color to the edges, then flicked it with my Light Secret Sea Stampin’ Blends. I die cut the wonderful star from Peaceful Garden Glimmer paper, popped it on dimensionals & added it to the circle, centering it. For extra glam I die cut the diamond shape for the center of the star from Silver Foil Sheets & attached it with glue. I attached the circle in place on the card front with glue. For the sentiment… a stamp from Peace on Earth stamp set stamped in Misty Moonlight ink, die cut with a die from Ornamental Christmas Dies & added it to the card front with dimensionals.
For the envelope, more of the Peaceful Garden DSP was added to the flap & trimmed to fit. Below is a list of the products to create this card & info to consider about becoming a demonstrator as part of my team 😀
Now – time to see what others have created for this color challenge. Click the next button or click on a name to take you around. Happy hopping!
From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers. In addition to FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99!
What are some of the benefits of joining…
Crafting is even more fun with community
Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that:
1) a 20–25% product discount
2) exclusive early access to the latest releases online and in catalogs
3) the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income
4) the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events
5) Scrapbooking has never been better in Stampin’ Up! history. Have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? It’s amazing…
6) There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.
It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.