Facebook Live Recap – Fun With Aspen Tree Dies!

 

Seems I can’t get enough of the Aspen Tree Dies! They make great die-cuts to embellish your cards and projects. For my Facebook Live video this week, I used them to make a cute Halloween card and a pretty Fall card. I love how they turned out!

If you missed the live presentation, you can watch the reply here.

Be sure to check my Pinterest page or the gallery on my website for more ideas using these dies. One thing I forgot to mention on the video was that I used the In Color Decorative Dots to add a little decoration to the mushroom top.

 

Here are the cardstock requirements for the Halloween card:
  • Card Base: Pumpkin Pie – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Metallic Shimmer Specialty Paper – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Tree Layer: Basic Black – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Gnome and Mushroom: Basic White – 4″ x 3 1/2″
  • Bats: Scraps of Silver Specialty Foil
  • Inside: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″

 

Cardstock requirements for the Fall card:
  • Card Base: Basic Black – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Crumb Cake – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • DSP Layer: Rustic Harvest CSP – 5 1/4″ x 1 3/4″
  • Leaves: Scraps of Brushed Metallic Cardstock
  • Pumpkin and Greeting: Scraps of Very Vanilla
  • Inside: Very Vanilla – 5 1/4″ x 4″

 

Should you wish to purchase any of the products necessary to make these cards, you can shop with me here. Here is the list of products used for these cards:

 

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New For September!

Happy September! So many wonderful things about this month – it brings us all of the beautiful and fun things about Autumn. The change of seasons, the leaves putting on a colorful show, harvesting the fruits of the garden, apple cider & donuts, cooler temperatures – what’s not to like?

In the Stampin’Up! world, there are also lots of fun things going on. Beginning today and available ONLY for the month of September, Stampin’Up! is offering six new die sets which coordinate with stamp sets that are in the current annual and mini catalogs. They can be purchased alone or save 10% by purchasing them in the bundle.

Take a look at the new dies:

 

Here are ordering details:

Click here to place your order. If you need help ordering any of the bundle or die sets, please contact me. As always, than you so much for your support!

 

FB Live Recap: Wonderful World Card Ideas

 

The Wonderful World bundle is a free Saleabration item, which sadly only runs through the end of August. You still have today (August 31) to place a $100 Stampin’Up! order if you’d like to get this bundle! I showed several different ideas for making cards with this bundle, particularly the Designer Paper, on my Facebook Live video this week. If you don’t have this bundle, you can simply use the basic design with the supplies you have.

If you missed the live presentation, you can watch the replay here.

I have several cards that I made using the DSP with the large flowers. Simply fussy cut the large flowers and use them for the focal point of your card front. Make a basic A-2 size card and adhere one or two layers of coordinating cardstock or DSP as a background for the large flower. Add embellishments as desired. Please visit my gallery to view these cards.

The card with the three small flower circles almost exclusively uses the Wonderful Word Designer Paper as well as coordinating cardstock. Stamp a greeting or sentiment inside if you wish. The Go-To Greeting stamp set has several great choices for this. Here are the dimensions for this card:

  • Card Base: Orchid Oasis – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (Front):Wonderful World DSP – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • First Layer (Inside):  Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • DSP strip: Wonderful World DSP 5 1/4″ x 1 3/4″
  • Scallops: Melon Mambo – 5 1/4″ x 1″, cut two
  • Green Circles: Mossy Meadow – 5 1/4″ x 1 3/4″, crop three circles
  • Flowers: Wonderful World DSP – crop three small flowers of your choice

 

For the card with the stamped flower:
  • Card Base: Orchid Oasis- 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Basic White – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • DSP Layer: Wonderful World DSP – 4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″
  • Stamped Layer: Basic White – 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
  • Inside Strips: Orchid Oasis – 5 3/8″ x 5/8″;  Wonderful World DSP – 5 3/8″ x 1/2″

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FB Live Recap: Apple Harvest Season!

 

It’s Apple Harvest season! Some of the apple cider mills here in SE Michigan have already opened for the season — yum! What better time to use the new Apple Harvest bundle?

I made three cards on my video this week using the lovely apple images from this set. I love how they turned out. If you missed the live presentation, you can watch the replay here.

Join me every Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET on my Facebook Live group for an instructional video using the latest Stampin’Up! products.

 

For the Thank You card, you will need the following cardstock:
  • Card Base: Real Red – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″, cut two
  • Second Layer: Granny Apple Green DSP – 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″
  • Third Layer: Real Red –  4 1/8″ x 3 1/8″
  • Fourth Layer: Basic White – 4″ x 3″, emboss with Time Worn 3D Embossing Folder
  • Apple & Flowers: Scraps of Basic White
  • Branch: Scrap of Soft Suede
  • Leaves: Scraps of Granny Apple Green
  • Greeting: Basic White – 2 1/2″ x 1/2″

 

Here are the cardstock requirements for the Get Well card:
  • Card Base: Real Red – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Basic White – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • Second Layer: Basic White: 5 1/4″ x 4″, stamped THEN embossed with Time Worn 3D embossing folder
  • Apple: Basic White –  2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
  • Flowers: Basic White – 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
  • Flower Centers: Scraps of Daffodil Delight
  • Leaves: Scraps of Granny Apple Green
  • Greeting: Real Red – 3 1/2″ x 3/8″, Basic White –  3 1/2″ x 1/4″

 

For the card with the scalloped edge, you will need the following cardstock:
  • Card Base: Real Red – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front):  Silver and Gold DSP 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
  • First Layer (inside): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Apples with Leaves: Basic White – 4″ x 6 1/2″

 

Besides the products listed below, you will also need the Apple Blossom Dies #160255 or the Apple Harvest Bundle #162526 that will become available on September 1. Keep in mind the dies and the bundle will only be available during the month of September, and also that the Silver and Gold DSP is a Saleabration item available only through the end of August while supplies last.

 

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FB Live Recap: Scary Cute Halloween Cards

 

The Fall Season – my favorite! – is just around the corner, and I can’t help but start playing with the Halloween stamp set called Scary Cute. I especially love the coordinating dies – the little bats, moon, cat, house, and tree branch frame are just too cute.

I made two cards on my Facebook Live video this week using this bundle and also the large Aspen Tree die. I love using the blending brushes to create pretty backgrounds that look great behind the tree dies.

If you weren’t able to catch the live presentation, you can watch the replay here. Check out the gallery on my site as well for additional ideas using this set and the Aspen Tree die.

 

Here are the cardstock requirements for the Halloween Happiness card:
  • Card Base: Pumpkin Pie – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Basic White -5 1/8″ x  3 7/8″
  • Second Layer: Early Espresso – 5 1/4″ x 4″, cropped with Aspen Tree die
  • Greeting: Scrap of Very Vanilla
  • Trick or Treaters: Scrap of Basic White
  • Bats: Scraps of Basic Black
  • Inside: Very Vanilla – 5 1/4″ x 4″

 

Cardstock requirements for the Trick or Treat card:
  • Card Base: Blackberry Bliss – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Black and White Designs DSP – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Decorative Strip: Blackberry Bliss DSP – 4″ x 1″
  • Blended Background: Basic White – 3 1/4″ x 2 3/4″
  • Tree Branch Frame: Smoky Slate – 3 1/4″ x 2 3/4″
  • Haunted House: Scrap of Basic Black
  • Moon and House Windows: Scrap of Daffodil Delight
  • Bats: Scrap of Silver Foil Specialty Paper
  • Inside: Basic White 5 1/4″ x 4″

 

Should you need any of the products for these cards or any other supplies, you can shop with me here. I truly appreciate your support!

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FB Live Recap: Aspen Tree Dies

 

The Aspen Tree dies are one of those die sets that really caught my eye. They coordinate with the Perched in A Tree stamp set, but the dies alone can be used to make some lovely designs. I used them this week on my Facebook Live video. If you missed the live presentation, you can watch the replay here.

I will be using this set for lots more designs so be sure to follow me on Pinterest and my blog. If you haven’t joined my email list yet, you can do that by following the prompt on my blog.  I send out information and project directions exclusively for my email list that you won’t want to miss!

 

For the Thinking of You card, you will need the following cardstock:
  • Card Base: Pool Party – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (cut two): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Die Cut Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Leaves:  Scraps of all three Silver Foil Papers
  • Greeting: Basic White 3 1/2″ x 1″
  • Inside Strip: Pool Party – 1/2″ x 4 “
  • Inside Leaf: Scrap of shiny Silver Foil Paper

 

For the Halloween card, you will need the following cardstock:
  • Card Base: Basic Black – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (Front): Black and White Designs DSP – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • First Layer (Inside): Basic White –  5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Die Cut Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Moon: Crushed Curry – 2″ x 2″
  • House and Bats: Scraps of Basic Black
  • House Windows: Scrap of Daffodil Delight
  • Greeting: Basic White – 2″ x 3/8″

 

The products I used for these cards are listed below. You can shop with me here if you’d like to purchase any of them.

Here’s the same card as the blue and silver one created in Autumn tones. I love how different the same card can look just by switching up the color!

 

 

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Scary Cute Halloween Gnome

 

What do you get when you combine the Scary Cute Bundle with the Kindest Gnome Bundle? The cutest Halloween card! I had fun adding this sweet little gnome to the Scary Cute bundle to create this card. Using a couple of designer series papers for the background makes it even more special. Here are the directions if you’d like to make this card yourself.

  • For the card base,  fold a 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Basic Black cardstock that has been scored at 4 1/4″
  • Layer onto the card front a 4″ x 2 1/4″ piece of Rustic Harvest DSP and a 4″ x 3″ piece of Metallic Shimmer Designer Series Paper. See photo for placement.
  • Crop a piece of Basic Black cardstock with the Scary Cute dies to make the tree silhouette frame. Crop a piece of Daffodil Delight with the Scary Cute die to make the background for the silhouette piece, then glue together.
  • Use Memento ink to stamp the little gnome from the Kindest Gnomes bundle onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock. Color with Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Light Smoky Slate, and SU 1000Natural Tones Stampin’Blends markers. Crop with the corresponding die and glue onto the yellow background of the silhouette piece. Use Dimensionals to attach this piece to the card front.
  • Crop the cat from a scrap of Basic Black cardstock. Add a small piece of Granny Apple Green to the back of the cat to show through for the eyes. Glue the cat to the lower right corner of the card front.
  • Crop the moon from a scrap of Daffodil Delight cardstock and glue in place – refer to photo.
  • Stamp the “Boo!” onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock with Memento ink and crop with the tiny oval die from the Kindest Gnome dies. Attach to card front with a mini-dimensional.

 

  • For the inside, Stamp the sentiment and bats from the Scary Cute stamp set onto a 5 1/4″ x 4″ piece of Basic White cardstock. Refer to photo. Adhere to the inside of the card.
  • Stamp the little bats with Memento ink onto the lower-left corner of the envelope

The products needed to make this card are listed below. If you would like to purchase any of them, you can shop with me here.

As always, thank you for your support!

 

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FB Live Recap: Rings of Love DSP Card Ideas

 

The Rings of Love Designer Series Paper is one of the Saleabration products available for any $50 purchase. It’s one of my favorite items from the current Saleabration period as it has a wide variety of designs. For my Facebook Live video this week, I decided to show just how versatile this paper is by making a few cards almost exclusively from this paper and coordinating cardstock.

If you missed the video, you can watch the replay here. Be sure to join me each Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET on my Facebook Group page for a demonstration using the latest Stampin’Up! products.

 

Here are the cardstock requirements for the card with the medallion background:
  • Card Base: Mint Macaron – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Starry Sky – 4 7/8″ x 3 5/8″
  • First Layer (inside): Starry Sky – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
  • Second Layer (front): Basic White –  4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″
  • Second Layer (inside): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • All Embellishments for Card Front: Rings of Love Designer Series Paper – fussy cut the various elements
  • Inside Strips: Starry Sky – 4″ x 5/8″;  Rings of Love DSP – 4″ x 1/2″

 

Cardstock requirements for the card with the three houses:
  • Card Base: Starry Sky – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Rings of Love DSP – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • First Layer (inside): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Front Embellishments: Rings of Love DSP – fussy cut various elements
  • Greeting: Scrap of Basic White

 

Cardstock requirements for the card with the large tree ring:
  • Card Base: Crushed Curry – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer:  Evening Evergreen – 5 3 /8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • Second Layer (front): Rings of Love DSP – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Second Layer (inside): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Front Embellishments: Rings of Love DSP – fussy cut the various elements. Other embellishments were made from scraps of Evening Evergreen, Daffodil Delight and Real Red cardstock using dies from the Organic Beauty Die Set and the Natural Prints Die Set.
  • Greeting: Scrap of Basic White

 

The products I used for these cards are listed below. Please keep in mind that the Rings of Love Designer Series Paper is a Free Saleabration item, which only runs until the end of August 2022.

 

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FB Live Recap: Coloring the Cottage Rose Images

 

I used the Cottage Rose bundle to demonstrate a few different coloring techniques this week on my Facebook Live video. The coordinating Designer Series Paper is also great to color and use as your main images as well. If you missed the live presentation, you can watch the replay here. Join me every Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET on my Facebook group page for a demonstration using some of the latest Stampin’Up! products!

 

Here are the cardstock requirements for the pale green/pink card:
  • Card Base: Mint Macaron – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • DSP Strips: Abigail Rose DSP – 5 1/4″ x 3/4″, cut two
  • Flower DSP: Abigail Rose DSP – approx. 5 1/4″ 3 1/2″, make sure it is the design that coordinates with the die cut
  • Top Layer: Very Vanilla – 5 1/4″ x 3 1/2″
  • Inside Layer: Very Vanilla – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Inside Strips: Mint Macaron- 5 1/4″ x 3/4″;  Abigail Rose DSP – 5 1/4″ x 1/2″

 

Cardstock needed for the pink card:
  • Card Base: Melon Mambo – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
  • First Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″, cut two
  • Flower Cluster: Abigail Rose DSP

 

Cardstock needed for the tan card:
  • Card Base: Crumb Cake – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Very Vanilla – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • DSP Layer: Abigail Rose DSP – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Flower: Very Vanilla – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
  • Greeting: Very Vanilla – 3 1/4″ x 1″
  • Detailed Leaves and Flowers: Gold Foil Paper OR Distressed Gold Paper

 

For the card with the Crumb Cake card base, you can use either the Gold Foil or Distressed Gold Paper for the leaf and small flower detail. I’ve included both in the product list. If you need to purchase any of the items, you can shop with me here. As always, thank you for your support!

 

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FB Live Recap: Trio of Soft Seedlings Cards

 

I used the Soft Seedlings stamp set for this week’s video projects for a couple of reasons, besides the fact that the leaf images are beautiful. Use the images with shades of green for lovely Summer cards, or shades of yellow, orange, and rust for Fall cards. The stamps also lend themselves well to the baby wipe technique, which I demonstrated in my video this week. If you missed the live presentation, you can watch the replay here.

Join me each Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET on my Facebook group page for a video demonstration using the latest Stampin’Up! products.

 

For the card with the single green leaf you will need the following cardstock:
  • Card Base: Basic White – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (cut two): Garden Green – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
  • Second Layer: Gold Foil Paper – 3 1/2″ x 2 7/8″
  • Stamped Layer: Basic White – 3 3/8″ x 2 3/4″
  • Greeting: Basic White – 3 1/4″ x 1 1/4″
  • Inside Second Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″

 

For the card with the green leaves background:
  • Card Base: Shaded Spruce – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (cut two): Pear Pizzazz – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
  • Second Layer (cut two): Basic White – 5 1/4″ X 4 “
  • Greeting: Shaded Spruce – 4″ x 1 1/2″; Basic White – 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
  • Leaves: Scraps of Gold Foil Paper

 

Cardstock Requirements for the Fall card:
  • Card Base: Cajun Craze – 11″ x 4 1/4″, score at 5 1/2″
  • First Layer (cut two): Crushed Curry – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
  • Second Layer (cut two): Very Vanilla – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Greeting: Cajun Craze – 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″; Very Vanilla – 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″

 

In addition to the products listed below, you will need baby wipes and a pie tin or some other waterproof container to place the baby wipes and ink in.

 

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