Seasonal Cards & Projects

September 23, 2020
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Freshly Brewed Projects – Christmas DSP

It’s time for another Blog Hop with my friends in Australia!  Today, we are using Christmas DSP (Designer Series Paper ) in our projects.  I can’t wait to see what everyone does.

I thought I would share a project from one of my monthly Stamp Clubs.  We took a 6 x 6 sheet of DSP from the Flowers for Every Season pack in the Annual Catalog. As the description states, this package of paper DOES cover all the seasons, including tulips for Spring, daisies for Summer, sunflowers for Autumn, and poinsettias for Winter.  And, that’s only the beginning.  This DSP pack has 48 sheets (4 each of 12 double-sided designs)!

This was a One Sheet Wonder class, which means we took one sheet of DSP and cut it into pieces to make four different cards.

We weren’t able to meet in person, so everyone picked up their kit and we made these cards in an online class.  Then, everyone was left to their own devices to finish and embellish their cards.

I wanted to show them just how versatile these cards can be, so I finished each one of mine with a different stamp set, hoping they would all own at least one of these sets, or have something similar.

This card was finished with the Christmas Gleaming Variety Bundle.  This Bundle comes with a stamp set, not one but TWO ornament punches, PLUS Specialty DSP with copper foil accents.  It’s beautiful!

I finished this one with the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and coordinating Pine Tree Punch from the Annual Catalog.

 

This card was completed using the Gift Wrapped Bundle, which comes with the Gift Bow Builder Punch.  You’ll find it in the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog.

My last card, and favorite, uses the Poinsettia Petals Bundle.  This Bundle will make poinsettias in different sizes, and mine uses the smallest of the dies.  It also comes with dies to emboss the petals, which is optional, but I really like the embossing.

Now that you’ve seen just how versatile these cards can be, what would you use to finish yours?!

Be sure to see what the other ladies have done with their Christmas DSP by clicking on the links below.  I’m sure it’s something fabulous!

 

Here’s the fixin’s:

 

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September 5, 2020
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Gilded Autumn Stampin’ Surprise

I miss my stamping friends!!  Between the Covid restrictions and building a new house, I’ve been trying to do more events online.

One of the things we’ve been doing is Stampin’ Surprise.  I post a list of the materials needed (with a picture of what I’ll be using), and everyone who participates prepares their own packet.  Then, we get together on Zoom and I TELL them how to make their card.  They don’t get to see a sample or picture of the card they’re making.  They make their card just following the verbal instructions I give them.  Some of my friends are really visual (as am I), so it’s outside the box for them.  But, I’ve had a good time with it, and they seem to enjoy it, too.

This was one of our Stampin’ Surprise cards.  I used the beautiful Gilded Autumn Suite, which is my current favorite.  We followed a sketch design from Mojo Monday.

I just love the little leaf and acorn stamps and punches.  They are quick and easy, and add such a pretty embellishment.

They also are the perfect addition to the inside of the card.

I hope you like this suite as much as I do!  In my next post, I’ll show you all the beautiful cards made by my stampin’ friends!

 

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August 26, 2020
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Freshly Brewed Projects – Ways With Shapes

I am joining my friends from Australia again today as we play with our shaped dies….. squares, circles, hearts, stars, etc.  I can’t wait to see what everyone does with their shapes.

I’ve been wanting to make a slimline card, so I decided to use my squares to make a shaker card.  Slimline cards are very popular right now.  If you haven’t tried one yet, they’re really fun.  Simply cut your card base to 8 1/2 x 7, and fold it to 8 1/2 x 3 1/2.  Then, just decorate however you choose!

I am totally in love with the Gilded Autumn Suite on page 45 of the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog.  I’ve used it in several projects lately, including a fun fold and a Stampin’ Surprise card with my friends and customers.

I just love the little leaves and acorn stamps.  What could be better?  How about punches to cut them all out?!!  I used the Sequins for Everything on Page 66 to fill my little shaker squares.  This set of sequins has four different color groups for any occasion!

Of course a card is never finished until you’ve stamped and decorated the inside.  I stamped the little leaves, and added a couple of punched acorns to finish my card.

I hope you enjoyed this project.  If so, I’d love for you to comment below.

And, be sure to visit the blogs below to see what my friends have been up to with their shape dies!

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December 21, 2019
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Snowman Season and Santa Quick Treats

Here’s another idea for last minute treats!

Take a 3 1/4″ cardstock square, and score at 3/4″ and 1 1/8″ on opposite sides.  Wrap around a small Hershey bar, secure with glue and decorate as desired.

 

Here’s the fixin’s:

 

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November 25, 2019
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Q-tip Technique with Winter Woods

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to put colorful foliage on a tree, this is it!  The card on the left is done with Q-tips.  Stamp the tree in Early Espresso.  Then just press the swab on your ink pad and then on your cardstock, wherever you want leaves.

Start with the lightest color (I used Crushed Curry), then the medium color (Pumpkin Pie) and finally your darkest color (Cajun Craze).  I used a sponge to swipe some Cajun Craze across the bottom so the trees wouldn’t be “floating in air”.

I wanted to make this card at my library class, but was afraid it would take too long with swabs, so I decided to try it with daubers.  The card on the right is the one we made.

It’s a very simple technique, and I hope you’ll give it a try.

Here’s the fixin’s:

Ribbon and sequins are vintage products.
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August 20, 2018
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Color Your Season Christmas

In this month’s Stamp Club, we used this limited edition bundle to make two different cards, a Thank You and a Christmas Card.

On this card, we adhered the outside piece directly to the card and popped up the label in the center.  On the Thank you card, we did the opposite.  If you missed the Thank You card, you can find it here.

It’s pretty hard to see, but we used the new Tufted TIEF on the background.  And, can you see that the holly berries are shiny?  That’s so easy to do by just adding some fine tip glue on top of them.  But, be sure to let that dry completely.

Stamps:  Blended Seasons

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink:  StazOn Jet Black, Old Olive

Paper:  Under The Mistletoe DSP

Dies:  Stitched Seasons

Other:  Tufted Dynamic TIEF, Aquapainter, Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker, 1/8” real red ribbon, mini gold sequins.

If you’d like this bundle, order quickly, as it’s only available for a few more days and supplies are limited!  If you’d like more information on this bundle, you can find it here.

 

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April 25, 2018
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You’re Inspiring

Who’s ready for spring?  Our weather here has been crazy, going from winter to spring and back to winter again, but these daffodils definitely put me in a spring mood.

This is a pocket card which can actually double as an Easter Basket!  I had some small cello packages of pastel M&Ms that we slipped into these cards.

Stamps:  You’re Inspiring

Cardstock:  Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Delightful Daisy DSP

Dies/Punches:  Layering Ovals, 1/8″ Circle Punch, Daffodil Delight Cotton Ribbon (retired)

Other:  Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends, Sweet Soiree Ready Shreddie (white)

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April 23, 2018
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Hold on to Hope

I promised to show another card using the Hold on to Hope Stamp Set.  We made this card at the local library, where we keep things quick and easy.

Stamps:  Hold on to Hope, You’re Inspiring

Cardstock:  Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, So Saffron

Ink:  So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede

Dies/Punches:  Layering Ovals Framelits, Leaf Punch, Small Flower Punch (retired), Linen Thread, Basic Pearls

I cut an oval from a piece of scrap paper, then laid it over the white panel and sponged So Saffron gently in the opening.  Then I removed the paper and stamped the cross in Soft Suede in the center of the sponged oval.

I hope you enjoyed this card.  It would also make a beautiful sympathy card.

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April 21, 2018
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Hold on to Hope and You’re Inspiring

One of my favorite bundles in the Occasions Catalog is the Hold on to Hope Bundle.  I know it’s way past Easter, but this card would also make a beautiful Encouragement or Hope Card.

Stamps:  Hold on to Hope, You’re Inspiring

Cardstock:  Fresh Fig, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Fresh Fig, Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake

Dies/Punches:  Cross of Hope Framelits, Decorative Ribbon Border Punch

Other:  Fresh Fig 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon

I have another card using this stamp set to show you.  So, stay tuned!

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January 24, 2018
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Tranquil Tulips

This is one of the cards we made at my last Cards & More class which was a few months ago.  In CAM, we made 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs), plus a bonus project.  So, everyone made three of these cards.

Stamps:  Tranquil Tulips, Label Me Pretty

Cardstock:  Wisteria Wonder, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black

Punch:  Pretty Label, Circle Punch

Other:  Basic Black Bakers Twine, Basic Rhinestones, Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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