Today I’m sharing an adorable gift box that I created with products from the Bee Mine Suite (the Bee My Valentine Stamp Set, the Bee Builder Punch, the Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon, the Square Pillow Boxes, and the Hearts & Flowers embellishments), a Wobble, and the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder.
Because the suite products are not available for everyone yet, you will not be able to view them in the online store. But I have included the names and order numbers in my Product List at the end of my post so that you can find them come January 4th.
Isn’t this bee adorable!? And he wobbles so it looks like he’s a happy, dancing bee!
Before assembling the pillow box, run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder. (FYI…the opening will be on top.)
After assembling, tie on a length of Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon around the middle securing the bow off to the right. Remember…the box opens from the top so the ribbon won’t have to be removed.
Stamp the black stripes & stinger image first onto a scrap of Basic White Thick Cardstock with Tuxedo Black ink. Then stamp the bee body with Daffodil Delight ink and stamp the smiling face with black. (I thought it was easiest to connect the two images by stamping the dark one first.) Stamp the wings two times in Daffodil Delight ink and the antennae once in Tuxedo Black ink on other scrap pieces. Then punch them all out and glue them together to form the bee.
Adhere a Wobble to the box tucked in just above and behind the ribbon (you can see this in the above photo). Then add the bee to the other sticky end of the Wobble. Be sure to move the bee to make sure the Wobble works (and because it’s fun). And finish off with the yellow and red heart embellishments.
It’s a good size box… 4″ x 4″ x 1-3/4″ (10.2 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm) when assembled. Plus the boxes are food safe and stampable.
As I mentioned on Friday’s post…Stampin’ Up! demonstrators get to order early. So the products in this suite aren’t available for everyone quite yet. But I hope you enjoy getting peeks at what will debut on January 4th. This suite will be quite popular I’m sure. It’s perfect for creating Valentines. And so I predict many ordering these items right away.
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
ProductList
Wobbles (link for purchasing on Amazon can be found on My Favorite Extras page)
Bee Mine Suite (includes everything below and the designer paper too) #162560
Bee My Valentine Stamp Set #162547
Bee Builder Punch #162553
Square Pillow Boxes #162559
Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers #162557
Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon #162558
JAN-APR 2024 MINI CATALOG (& SALE-A-BRATION) BEGIN 1/4/24! The Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog will be live on January 4th. On that date you can shop the products in my online store. And you’ll be able to view the catalog online. Sale-a-Bration also begins that day!
LAST CHANCE AND CARRYOVER PRODUCTS The Sept–Dec 2023 Mini Catalog is retiring soon. Now – January 3, 2024, you can stock up on your favorite seasonal products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies! Click here for more information and the downloadable lists. Click here for the online store. But hurry! Items are selling out.
KITS COLLECTION: PAINTED WISHES KIT ADDED Make friendships blossoms with the Painted Wishes Kit! This kit lets you make 9 all-occasion cards in 3 floral designs featuring a beautiful watercolor style. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Lovely Lavender Kit: Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more! Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes, includes 4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front, precut paper pieces, and linen thread. Coordinates with the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection (item 162613) debuting January 4. Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot) & Berry Burst. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Love of Spring Dies Add-On (item 164396) —available beginning 11 December and only while supplies last! Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the Jan-March kits.
If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by January 10th for this next kit.
CRAFT FOR A CAUSE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES Stampin’ Up!’s product giveback program has been featuring A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (item 162377) which is retiring soon. For every paper pack sold, SU will donate $3 to Toys for Tots. Let’s make a difference together!
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our December 2023 Garden Walk Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Lighter Than Air Suite from the upcoming Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog will be available January 1st.
I’ve been dying to share this amazing stamp set and die bundle since I purchased it back in August on my preorder from the now-retiring Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog. In fact, this bundle is one of the products that will be leaving us soon. I’ve paired it with the amazing Deckled Circle Dies (which will remain a current product) so I could show you how to make a unique, interactive Rocker Card. In fact, I have two versions of the card to share with you today.
Today …how to make a Rocker Card using the Decked Circle Dies, the Wishes All Around Stamps & Dies, the Winter Meadow Designer Paper, and other coordinating Stampin’ Up!® product.
I just showed live on YouTube and on Facebook about an hour ago step-by-step directions for creating these cards with the products I mentioned above, the Winter Meadow Designer Paper, and other coordinating Stampin’ Up!® product. And now I’m sharing that video here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video by clicking here (or you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog post), scroll through the close-up photos that follow, check out the measurements & products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.
Measurements …
Basic White Cardstock
5-1/2” x 5-1/2”
3-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Winter Meadow Designer Paper
2-3/4” x 5-1/4”
Misty Moonlight Cardstock
Scrap for punching 2” circle
3-1/8” x 3-1/8”
Night of Navy Cardstock
3-1/8” x 3-1/8”
3-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Here are photos of the finished cards.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!
Winners: After live winners from last week’s live… cindischmidt72077 & Kim Lerch This week’s live winners… Jean Kitchens & Deb Birkholm
Congratulations to these individuals!! If your name is above, be sure to reach out to me at stampyourartout@comcast.net to claim your prize.
Tune into my events on my Facebook Page to see notices of my upcoming Lives. Or subscribe to my YouTube channel. And then click on the bell next to the subscribe button and set notifications to “all” so you can get updates when I share and when I go live. My next Live will be on Wednesday, December 6 at 11 AM Central Time. I hope you can join me!
Gosh, I love the perks of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. One of my favorite perks is getting the catalogs and publications early (these just came in the mail yesterday!) AND being able to preorder and pre-earn a month before everyone else. December 5 is the magic date for us demonstrators. My wish list is long!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
LAST CHANCE AND CARRYOVER PRODUCTS ANNOUNCED The Sept–Dec 2023 Mini Catalog is retiring soon. From November 21, 2023 – January 3, 2024, you can stock up on your favorite seasonal products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies! Click here for more information and the downloadable lists. Click here for the online store.
MORE ONLINE EXCLUSIVES ADDED New products have arrived in the online store! You won’t find these Online Exclusives products in any catalog or publication. So be sure to visit this link to shop today. New products are available now while supplies last.
KITS COLLECTION: THE BEST DESTINATIONS KIT ADDED Plan a crafting getaway today with the all-inclusive The Best Destination Kit! This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe. Resort-hopping was never so easy! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT DECEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Send a wish to all your loved ones with the December All The Best Paper Pumpkin Kit! It comes with nine cards, three each of three designs, and coordinating envelopes. It has paper pieces detailed with gold foil, embellishments, an all-occasion stamp set, and an acetate box where you can store your finished cards! You can gift the kit itself or the finished product in the acetate box; either way, it’s the perfect last minute gift for any occasion. Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path (the ink spot color). If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by December 10th for this next kit.
CRAFT FOR A CAUSE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES This year Stampin’ Up!’s product giveback program is featuring A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (item 162377). For every paper sold, SU will donate $3 to Toys for Tots. Let’s make a difference together!
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our November 2023 All About Autumn Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Garden Walk Suite from the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog will be available December 1st.
Interactive cards are so fun! The movement within is magical and brings so much joy. Those receiving the card are entertained and intrigued with the movement. But these cards are so much fun to make as well!
A few hours ago I shared live on YouTube and on Facebook step-by-step directions for creating a Vertical Wiper card using products from the All About Autumn Suite (Autumn Leaves Stamp Set, Autumn Leaves Dies, and All About Autumn Designer Paper) and some other coordinating Stampin’ Up!® product. And now I’m sharing that video here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video by clicking here (or you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog post), scroll through the close-up photos that follow, check out the measurements & products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
Products I used… a complete list of products I used is shown below, and everything is linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.
Measurements …
Early Espresso Cardstock
5-1/2” x 5-3/4” scored parallel to the short side at ¾” and 1-1/2”
2-3/4” x 5-3/4” scored parallel to the short side at ¾” and 1-1/2”
5/8” x 1-5/8”
Basic White Cardstock
4” x 5-1/4”
1-1/4” x 2-3/4” scrap for die-cutting sentiment label
2-3/4” x 5-1/2” scrap for leaves
All About Autumn Designer Paper (leather chair)
5-1/4” wide x 6” tall cut according to the directions in the video
All About Autumn Designer Paper (orange/yellow leaves)
1-1/4” wide x 2-1/2” tall cut in half vertically
Window Sheets
½” x 2”
Here are photos of the finished card.
Did you get your hands on this month’s bundle of video classes featuring products in the All About Autumn Suite? Each month’s Video Class Bundle includes photos, imperial and metric measurements, complete product lists, and links to instructional videos for twelve projects designed by our team of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world. And they are exclusive to those who earn them or purchase them.
Here are peeks of the amazing projects in this November 2023 bundle. (Click here and scroll down to find information for how to get your hands on this month’s bundle.)
I hope you enjoyed what I shared!
Winners: After live winners from last week’s live… -LEE- and Karen Lacy Milner This week’s live winners… Cliffie Wilson and Mary Gough
Congratulations to these individuals!! If your name is above, be sure to reach out to me at stampyourartout@comcast.net to claim your prize.
Tune into my events on my Facebook Page to see notices of my upcoming Lives. Or subscribe to my YouTube channel. And then click on the bell next to the subscribe button and set notifications to “all” so you can get updates when I share and when I go live. My next Live will be on Wednesday, November 15 at 11 AM Central Time. I hope you can join me!
Now be sure to scroll down and click on the names of other hop participants in our team to follow the hop and see other creative project ideas featuring theAll About Autumn Suite. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see links and follow the hop.) I hope our ideas in this hop inspire your creativity!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
KITS COLLECTION: THE BEST DESTINATIONS KIT ADDED Plan a crafting getaway today with the all-inclusive The Best Destination Kit! This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe. Resort-hopping was never so easy! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT NOVEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Light up the Christmas season with this month’s Warm Wishes Paper Pumpkin kit! With traditional Christmas home designs, spread the light of Christmas with gift boxes that you can fill up with all sorts of small goodies, treats, gifts, and more (8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs). Plus, you can get the Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-On (20 cards/env) to take your Christmas crafting even further (#163985… available 10/11 while supplies last). FYI..this kit coordinates with the October Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit. Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow (ink color), Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by November 10th for this next kit.
CRAFT FOR A CAUSE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES This year Stampin’ Up!’s product giveback program is featuring A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (item 162377). For every paper sold, SU will donate $3 to Toys for Tots. Let’s make a difference together!
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our November 2023 All About Autumn Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Garden Walk Suite from the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog will be available December 1st.
Here is another Frameless Clear Front Shaker Card I made with products from the new Them Bones Suite featured on pages 48 and 49 in the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog.
It’s so fun how the shaker pieces can be seen from the front AND the inside of the card.
I shared the details for making this type of shaker card on August 30th. Visit that post to watch to watch my how-to video. You’ll also see five other cards in this style in that video (on that post) for more inspiration.
Below are measurements, tips, close-up photos, and a product list for today’s card.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store. (In the US market, a few items are out of stock as this post is being published. But items should be back in stock soon.)
Measurements …
Clear Envelope
Blackberry Bliss Cardstock
5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored parallel to the short side at 4-1/4”
Basic Black Cardstock
4″ wide scraps for die-cutting two grounds
Scraps for die-cutting bats
Basic Gray Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting fence
Smoky Slate Cardstock
Scrap for die-cutting two sentiment layers
Glow-In-The-Dark Specialty Paper
Scraps for die-cutting bones and the large sentiment layer
Scrap for punching moon
Vellum Cardstock
4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
Them Bones Designer Paper
4” x 5-1/4”
Tips after the initial shaker assembly…
Die-cut the grounds, but then trim them at the bases so they are about the same height as the ground on the designer paper. Add these with Seal Adhesive.
Die-cut one fence, and cut it in half. One is for the inside and one is for the front. Add with rolled and stretched out Glue Dots.
Add the Glow-In-The-Dark moon to the designer paper. Then close the card and add the Glow-In-The-Dark sentiment layer to the front with Seal. Add the outside stamped sentiment layer on top of that with Seal. And then add the inside stamped sentiment layer with Seal.
Cut a few of the bones, then add these (with Multipurpose Liquid Glue) to make them look like they are sticking out of the ground. The sticky end of the Take Your Pick Tool should help grab up these little pieces when gluing them in place. Add another on the front sentiment layer. And add the bat on the moon.
Check out the greenish glow when the card is in the dark. TOOOOoooo fun! Even the shaker pieces illuminate a bit differently.
By the way, this is the sheet I used from Them Bones Designer Paper for the inside layer. The moon is already printed on the portion I used on this card. But adding the glow-in-the-dark moon makes it more fun.
From one sheet you can make six cards. There are two of these sheets per pack, so altogether you could make 12 cards.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today.
News about October’s Paper Pumpkin kit has been released!…
Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes supplies to make eight beautiful 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards including beautiful Christmas-themed precut pieces and a bottle of Glitter Glue. AND the coordinating box design can help create a cute village Christmas scene! (FYI…this kit coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit. So you’ll want to stay subscribed.) Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red (ink color)
If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by October 10th for this next kit.
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
SPECIAL RELEASE DESIGNER PAPER On September 6th new exclusive designer paper packs were made available for purchase. These are special release products that were added to the Online Exclusives and are only available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store. Click here for the flyer.
CRAFT FOR A CAUSE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES This year Stampin’ Up!’s product giveback program is featuring A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (item 162377). For every paper sold, SU will donate $3 to Toys for Tots. Let’s make a difference together!
WORLD CARD MAKING DAY Mark your calendars and join Stampin’ Up!® on October 7th for a FREE virtual crafting party in honor of World Card Making Day! Gather your friends & fellow crafting enthusiasts and join us as we connect with one another and make three fun cards. Registration is FREE and the best way to stay up to date on all event details. Click here for details.
KITS COLLECTION: CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE KIT ADDED Share the joy of Christmas with everyone, everywhere with the Christmas Everywhere Kit featuring trees from around the world so you can send the special people in your life warm Christmas wishes wherever they are! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT OCTOBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes supplies to make eight beautiful 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards including beautiful Christmas-themed precut pieces and a bottle of Glitter Glue. AND the coordinating box design can help create a cute village Christmas scene! (FYI…this kit coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit. So you’ll want to stay subscribed.) Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red (ink color) If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by October 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our September 2023 Zoo Crew Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Les Shoppes Suite from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog will be available October 1st.
US BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY Thirteen states and Puerto Rico are offering a sales tax holiday for school supplies during the months of July, August, or September. Products that are eligible according to the statute include “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” To see the names of participating states, products exempted from tax, and sales tax holiday dates 2023 Tax Holiday spreadsheet here. If you want to get in on the tax holiday, you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday). Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.
Today I have some Frameless Clear Front Shaker Cards to share with you!
I big thank you to Lisa Marshall for this card she gifted me which inspired the creating that I did for my cards.
I just showed live on YouTube and on Facebook about an hour ago step-by-step directions for creating these cards using Clear Envelopes, sequins, the Winter Meadow Suite of products (Magical Meadow Stamps & Dies, Silver & White Sheer Ribbon, Winter Meadow Designer Paper), and other coordinating Stampin’ Up!® product. And now I’m sharing that video here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video by clicking here (or you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog post), scroll through the close-up photos that follow, check out the measurements & products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.
Measurements …
Clear Envelope
Early Espresso Cardstock
5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored parallel to the short side at 4-1/4”
Basic White Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting two deckled circles
Scraps for stamping & die-cutting front foliage piece (for top card)
Vellum Cardstock
4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
Winter Meadow Designer Paper
4” x 5-1/4”
Scrap for die-cutting berries (for bottom card)
Silver & White Sheer Ribbon
5”
Early Espresso and Shaded Spruce Cardstocks (for bottom card)
Scraps for die-cutting foliage
Here are photos of the finished cards… The first one is the one I demonstrated from start to finish.
I shared how to make the front accent piece on this card. Otherwise this second is made the same way as the first.
This is a simpler card to make with a different look using pretty much the same products. The first supply list below includes supplies needed for these first three cards.
And this is the last card I created with the contents of the August 2023 Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin kit. The second supply list below includes supplies needed for this one.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!
Winners: After live winners from last week’s live… Tim N Jean Steiner & Diane Moore This week’s live winners… Nancy Wong & Lynda Blankfeld
Congratulations to these individuals!! If your name is above, be sure to reach out to me at stampyourartout@comcast.net to claim your prize.
Tune into my events on my Facebook Page to see notices of my upcoming Lives. Or subscribe to my YouTube channel. And then click on the bell next to the subscribe button and set notifications to “all” so you can get updates when I share and when I go live. My next Live will be on Wednesday, September 6 at 11 AM Central Time. I hope you can join me!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
Product List for Winter Wishes Cards…
Winter Meadow Suite (#162150) – available 9/6/03
Magical Meadow Bundle (#162144) to save 10% on stamps and dies or…
Magical Meadow Stamps (#162134) – available 9/6/03
Magical Meadow Dies (#162143) – available 9/6/03
Winter Meadow Designer Paper (#162133) – available 9/6/03
Silver & White 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon (#162149) – available 9/6/03
TIME TO REDEEM BONUS DAYS COUPONS! August is almost over. It’s time to redeem those Bonus Days coupons you earned in July. Be sure to redeem them on an order between August 1 – 31! Click here for more details. Click here to shop online.
SPECIAL RELEASE DESIGNER PAPER AVAILABLE SOON On September 6th, new designer paper packs will be available for purchase. These are special release products are being added to the Online Exclusives and are only available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store. Click here for the flyer.
KITS COLLECTION: FESTIVE TAGS KIT ADDED ’Tis the season to start your holiday crafting! It’s so simple with this all-inclusive kit. Adhere the die cuts and embellishments, then tie the tag to a gift with a twine bow. You’ll have handmade tags in minutes! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT SEPTEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. Inspired by Shelli Gardner, the combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering! The kit includes eight treat packages (3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″) and eight miniature note cards (3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″) with matching envelopes. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered. Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal sold separately (item #163270 available 8/11/23 while supplies last)! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon (ink color), Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by September 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our August 2023 Bright & Beautiful Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Zoo Crew Suite from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog will be available September 1st.
US BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY Thirteen states and Puerto Rico are offering a sales tax holiday for school supplies during the months of July, August, or September. Products that are eligible according to the statute include “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” To see the names of participating states, products exempted from tax, and sales tax holiday dates 2023 Tax Holiday spreadsheet here. If you want to get in on the tax holiday, you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday). Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.
#APaperPumpkinThing Welcome to our monthly APPT blog hop to showcase Paper Pumpkin kit alternate projects! This time we are highlighting the July 2023 Fun In the SunPaper Pumpkin kit. See what I have to share. Then check out all the other blogs in the hop for additional creative ideas my fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrator friends shared. To follow the hop and see these other creative project ideas, simply scroll down and click on the names of the other hop participants. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see the hop.)
Here are the cards the kit instructs how to make. (Click here for a link to Stampin’ Up!’s how-to video to help you assemble these as intended.)
I’ve already shared some other alternate projects using the contents of this kit on July 23rd and on July 28th.
Several alternate cards (including one that opens up to become a night light and two inspired by one of the ideas on the back of the direction pamphlet)
And a couple bridge-fold cards.
Today I am sharing…
A faker shaker card (also inspired by one of the ideas on the back of the direction pamphlet)
And a scrapbook page layout.
A faker shaker is fairly simple to make.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of extra products I used linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored parallel to the short side at 4-1/4″
Basic White Cardstock
(2) 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″
Kit Envelope (for the blue water layer)
1-1/2″ x 5-3/8″
Directions…
Die-cut a “cloud” border to create a mask. After stamping the sun image in the upper corner, use a Blending Brush (starting towards the top) and the mask to create the clouds.
Continue to mask and blend to form the clouds.
Put the finished image into the Clear Envelope. Add some Shaker Circles on top of the image.
Tape the excess down on the back side and seal the envelope shut to keep the circles from escaping.
Attach this to the front of the folded card base using Tear & Tape Adhesive along all four sides.
Then add the blue envelope layer and the umbrella layer (also trimmed to 5-3/8″ wide) with Seal Adhesive. Then add the stamped sentiment banner with Dimensionals.
Decorate the inside layer the same way if you wish.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of extra products I used linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Basic White Cardstock
(2) 12″ x 12″
Basic Black Cardstock
(4) 4″ x 6″
(4) 4″ x 4″
(2) 3-1/2″ x 4″
More Dazzle Specialty Paper
(2) 1/4″ x 4″
1/4″ x 3-1/2″
1/4″ x 6″
Melon Mambo Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting letters
Flirty Flamingo Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting letters
Tips…
For the left page, cut the card base from kit to 3-1/2″ x 8-1/2″. Place that piece, the 3-1/2″ wide coordinating kit images, the black photo mats, and the More Dazzle strips onto the 12×12 base to space them evenly. Then attach them.
The boat layer in the middle and the palm tree layer at the bottom are added with Dimensionals.
The boat layer covers the 5/8″ gap between the beach layer and the sunset layer.
Multipurpose Liquid Glue works great for attaching the More Dazzle strips.
For the right page, die-cut the title twice – once in each color. Cut about 5/8″ from the bottom of the Flirty Flamingo letters and attach these pieces to the tops of the Mango Melody letters using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
Cut the card base from kit to 2″ x 8-1/2″. Place that piece, the black photo mats, and the More Dazzle strips onto the 12×12 base to space them evenly. Then attach them.
Add the other images and add the kit sequins.
Then add the page title.
I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today! If you did not get this kit, I hope you can apply these ideas to products you already own.
If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by August 10th for this next kit…
A PEEK AT AUGUST’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Discover beautiful watercolor forget-me-nots and lotuses in the August Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, and 8 coordinating envelopes. The kit is special because of the way it uses the meaning of flowers. On each card, you’ll find a small inscription of what the flowers represent. As you craft with the included vellum and watercolor paper pieces, you’ll know you’re sending a message of encouragement/hope and loyalty. And anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a BONUS Distinktive stamp set! Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bubble Bath, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight, Orchid Oasis, Pretty Peacock (ink spot color), Tahitian Tide
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KITS COLLECTION: FESTIVE TAGS KIT ADDED ’Tis the season to start your holiday crafting! It’s so simple with this all-inclusive kit. Adhere the die cuts and embellishments, then tie the tag to a gift with a twine bow. You’ll have handmade tags in minutes! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT AUGUST’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Discover beautiful watercolor forget-me-nots and lotuses in the August Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, and 8 coordinating envelopes. The kit is special because of the way it uses the meaning of flowers. On each card, you’ll find a small inscription of what the flowers represent. As you craft with the included vellum and watercolor paper pieces, you’ll know you’re sending a message of encouragement/hope and loyalty. And anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a BONUS Distinktive stamp set! Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bubble Bath, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight, Orchid Oasis, Pretty Peacock (ink spot color), Tahitian Tide If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by August 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our August 2023 Bright & Beautiful Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Zoo Crew Suite from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog will be available September 1st.
US BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY Thirteen states and Puerto Rico are offering a sales tax holiday for school supplies during the months of July, August, or September. Products that are eligible according to the statute include “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” To see the names of participating states, products exempted from tax, and sales tax holiday dates 2023 Tax Holiday spreadsheet here. If you want to get in on the tax holiday, you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday). Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.
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