Merry Christmas Trees and Northern Light Technique

 

On my October 19th Facebook Live video, I demonstrated the Northern Lights Technique. It’s a fun technique to use and gives stunning results! I’ve used the same technique again on this card, as well as gold and silver embossing. If you need a refresher on how to do the technique, you can view the video here.

  • The card base is Misty Moonlight, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″.
  • The first layer is a piece of Basic White cardstock cut at 5 1/4″ x 4″. Using the Northern Lights technique, which is demonstrated here, apply Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, and Magenta Madness ink with separate sponges to the upper center portion of the cardstock. Fill in the rest of the cardstock by sponging Misty Moonlight ink onto it to the desired darkness you want.
  • Use Early Espresso ink to stamp the bare tree image from the Beauty of Friendship stamp set 5-6 times over the sponged piece.
  • Make sure that all of the sponged ink has dried, then stamp the tiny dots image from the Nature’s Beauty stamp set several times over the top of the trees using Versamark ink. Apply Silver Emboss Powder, then set with the heat tool. Adhere this piece to the card base.
  • Use Versamark ink to stamp the greeting from the Evergreen Elegance stamp set onto a 5/8″ strip of Basic White cardstock. Apply Gold Emboss Powder, then set with the heat tool. Use your paper snips to flag the ends of the strip.
  • Using Versamark ink, stamp the tree image from the Evergreen Elegance stamp set onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock. Apply Gold Emboss Powder, then set with the heat tool. Fussy cut the tree and then adhere to the card front with dimensionals. Adhere the greeting to the card front with dimensionals, tucking the left side under the tree, Refer to photo for placement.
  • For the inside, use Misty Moonlight ink to stamp the sentiment from the Evergreen Elegance stamp set, and Early Espresso ink to stamp the bare tree image from the Beauty if Friendship stamp set. Adhere the completed piece to the inside of the card.

 

  • Repeat the bare tree image onto the lower-left corner of the envelope using Early Espresso ink.

 

Product List

Evergreen Elegance Cling Stamp Set

Beauty Of Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set

Nature's Beauty Cling Stamp Set

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White Medium Envelopes

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Magenta Madness Classic Stampin' Pad

Versamark Pad

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Paper Snips

Paper Trimmer

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamping Sponges

Clear Block D

Clear Block E

FB Live Recap – Arctic Bears & the Northern Lights Technique

 

If you know me at all, you know I absolutely LOVE Polar Bears! Whenever we go to the zoo, I could spend all of my time watching the polar bears. Seriously. If I could have one as a pet, I would.

Ok, so you get the picture, I really do love polar bears. Imagine how excited I was when I saw the Arctic Bears Bundle that Stampin’Up! has in the mini Holiday catalog! I’ve been wanting to play with this set, but with the summer weather and all the flower gardens still putting on a show, it was a bit of a disconnect to work with wintery scenes. Now that the Fall season is upon us and the temperatures are getting a little cooler, I couldn’t wait any longer!

For my video this week, I made three different cards using the Arctic Bears Bundle. I also incorporated a couple of other sets as well as used the Northern Lights technique. I made two of the cards into Christmas cards, and I made one a “Thinking of You” card. They could easily be made into winter birthday cards as well. I had a blast designing these cards and hope you like them!

Join me every Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET on my Facebook Group page, Friends Who Like Time4Stamping, where I demonstrate projects and techniques using Stampin’Up! products. If you missed this week’s video, you can view it here.

 

Here are the cardstock dimensions for the cards:

 

Bears with Mountain Range:

  • Card Base: Night of Navy – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First layer (front): Basic White – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
  • Second Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Inside Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Evergreen Tree: Evening Evergreen – 4″ x 2″
  • Polar Bears: Shimmery White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/4″

 

Mama Bear and Two Babies:

  • Card Base: Night of Navy – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First layer: Coastal Cabana – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • Second Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″, cut two
  • Polar bear and Snow: Basic White – 5″ x 5 1/2″

 

Bears and Icicles: 

  • Card base: Basic White – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Night of Navy – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • Second Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″ cut two
  • Polar Bears: Basic White – 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″

 

I’ve listed the products I used for these cards below. Please consider shopping with me here if you would like to purchase any of them. I truly appreciate your support!

 

Product List

Arctic Bears Bundle (English)

Mountain Air Bundle

Evergreen Elegance Cling Stamp Set

Welcoming Woods Photopolymer Stamp Set

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White Medium Envelopes

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Stamping Sponges

White Stampin' Chalk Marker

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

Water Painters

Paper Snips

Paper Trimmer

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Seal

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stampin' Dimensionals

Clear Block D

Clear Block E

Clear Block I

FB Live Recap: Poinsettia Petals Cards

 

When I designed these cards, I wanted to highlight the “berry” sprig stamp from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set. While I like the poinsettia images, the berry sprig just looks so cheerful! I also love using the traditional red and green Christmas colors, and I added a little bling with the gold foil.

If you missed my Facebook Live video featuring these cards, you can view the replay here. Be sure to check on my Facebook group page, Friends Who Like Time4Stamping, every Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET where I share a project or two using the latest products from Stampin’ Up!

 

Here are the cardstock requirements for the card with the poinsettia:

  • Card Base: Basic White – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Foil Layer: Red Foil –  4″ x 2 1/4″
  • Leaves: Old Olive -6″ x 2 1/2″
  • Poinsettia: Basic White –  3 1/2″ X  8 1/2″
  • Berry Sprig and Greeting: Scraps of Basic White
  • Flower Center: Scrap of Gold Foil
  • First Layer (inside): Real Red – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
  • Second Layer (inside): Basic White 5 1/4″ x 4″

 

For the Holly Leaf and Berries card, you will need the following cardstock:

  • Card Base: Basic White – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Shaded Spruce – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • Second Layer (front): Peaceful Prints DSP Red Plaid – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Second Layer (inside): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Leaves: Old Olive – 5 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
  • Berry Sprigs: Basic White – 6″ x 2 1/2″
  • Gold Sprigs: Gold Foil – 3 1/2″ x 6″
  • Greeting: Basic White – 3″ x 2 1/4″

 

I have listed the products used for these cards below. You can use this link to shop with me if you would like to purchase any of them, and as always, I truly appreciate your support!

Thank you also for sharing my videos to your Facebook timeline, as it helps me to reach more people with my posts.

 

Product List

Poinsettia Petals Bundle (English)

Evergreen Elegance Cling Stamp Set

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Gold Foil Sheets

Red & Green Foil Sheets

Peaceful Prints 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Basic White Medium Envelopes

Versamark Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Bone Folder

Paper Snips

Paper Trimmer

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Clear Block C

Clear Block D

Clear Block E

FB Live Recap: Fun-Fold Great Tidings Christmas Cards

 

Fun-fold cards are exactly that – fun to make, fun to receive! What better time to make fun-fold cards than the holidays. Granted, if you are making lots of Christmas cards to mail, you may choose to make quick and easy cards, but if you want to make a few special cards for special people in your life, then a fun-fold card fits the bill.

I made two fun-fold cards on my Facebook Live video this week. If you missed it, you can view it here.

Join me every Tuesday at 2 pm ET on my Facebook group page, Friends Who Like Time4Stamping, for a video demonstrating a couple of projects.

 

For the Fun-fold card with the Belly Band you will need the following cardstock:
  • Card Base: Night of Navy – 11″ x 4  1/4″, score at 2 3/4″ – 5″ – 6″ – 8″ – 9″
  • DSP Panels: In Color 2021-2023 Evening Evergreen – 4″ x 1 3/4″; Regals DSP – Blackberry Bliss and Rich Razzleberry 4″ x 1 3/4″ one of each
  • Front: Expressions in Ink DSP – Gold & White Striped – 4″ x 2 1/2″
  • Inside Panel: Basic White – 4″ x 2 1/2″
  • Belly Band: Basic White – 11″ x 5/8″
  • Three Kings: Scraps of Basic White

 

Cardstock requirements for the White & Gold Card are below:
  • Card Base: Basic White _ 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Front Layer: Gold Foil – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Three Kings & Greeting: Basic White Scraps
  • First Inside Layer: Basic Black – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Fun-fold Flap Layer: Simply Elegant DSP- White/Gold/Black Design – 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″, score at 5 1/8″
  • Inside Stamped Layer: Basic White – 4 5/8″ x 3″

 

Listed below are the products used for these cards. You can shop with me here if you’d like to purchase any of these or other supplies. Thank you so much for your support!

Be sure to check back on my website for more Christmas projects in the weeks ahead. You can also follow me on Pinterest for more inspiration and ideas.

 

Product List

Great Tidings Bundle

Ornate Frames Dies

Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

2021–2023 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Expressions In Ink 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Simply Elegant 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Gold Foil Sheets

Basic White Medium Envelopes

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Versamark Pad

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Stampin' Seal

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stampin' Dimensionals

Paper Trimmer

Paper Snips

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Bone Folder

Clear Block B

Clear Block C

Clear Block D

Welcoming Woods & Frightfully Cute Bats

 

Halloween will soon be upon us! While pumpkins and Jack o’ Lanterns are usually what comes to mind when Halloween is mentioned, for this card, I changed it up a bit and used the little bat image from the Frightfully Cute stamp set. In late summer and early Autumn especially, in the evening just before sundown, the little bats fly among the treetops in my neighborhood chasing insects. That inspired me to use the trees from the Welcoming Woods stamp set. I love how they “pop” against the blended yellow/orange background. While I’m not really a fan of bats, I must admit I like the way they look on this card!

Very little cardstock is required for this card:

  • Card Base: Very Vanilla – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Basic Black- 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • Second Layer: Very Vanilla –  5 1/4″ x 4″, cut two
  • Greeting: Scrap of Basic White

 

Assembly:
  • Adhere one piece of the Basic Black cardstock to the card front and one on the inside.
  • Using a Blender Brush, create the background on one piece of Very Vanilla cardstock using Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, and Pumpkin Pie inks. Use a light touch when applying the ink – you can always add more if you want the color darker. Start with the Daffodil Delight ink, then add a little Crushed Curry. When you are satisfied with the depth of color, add a little Pumpkin Pie ink. Refer to the photo for color suggestions.
  • Use Early Espresso ink to stamp the tree image from the Welcoming Woods stamp set onto the blended background.
  • Using Cajun Craze ink, stamp the tiny leaves image several times among the trees. Refer to photo for placement.
  • Use Memento ink to stamp three bats flying around the trees, and the little cat in the lower-left corner looking at the trees. Adhere the stamped piece to the card front.
  • Use Memento ink to stamp the greeting onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock and crop it with the label die from the Frightful Tags die set. Adhere the greeting to the card front with dimensional.

 

For the inside:
  • Use Memento ink to stamp the sentiment and bats onto the remaining piece of Very Vanilla cardstock. Refer to photo for placement. Adhere the completed piece to the inside of the card.

 

 

Envelope:
  • If desired, stamp a couple of bats onto the lower-left corner of the envelope using Memento ink.

 

I really enjoy all the Halloween festivities and decorations, but I must say that this card really appeals to me since it is more “pretty” than cute or “spooky.” Maybe it’s just the lovely blended background or the pretty trees and falling leaves,  but I just get drawn in when I look at it!

Be sure to check out the other cards I’ve made using this set!

Here are the products I used for this card:

 

Product List

Frightfully Cute Bundle

Welcoming Woods Photopolymer Stamp Set

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad
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Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Blending Brushes

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Paper Trimmer

Clear Block B

Clear Block D

Clear Block E

FB Live Recap: Three Evergreen Elegance Christmas Cards

 

I’ve been so anxious to start using some of the new Christmas stamp sets that I just couldn’t wait any longer! The Evergreen Elegance stamp set has such lovely images in it that it is truly a joy to work with.

For my Facebook Live video this week, I made three Christmas cards with this set, each looking very different from the other depending on how I used the images. For one card, I used blender brushes to create a sky background; for another, I used the Evergreen Forest embossing folder on gold foil; and for the third card, I used the tree punch that coordinates with the stamp set. I love the simple yet elegant beauty of the pine tree images!

If you weren’t able to join me on Tuesday, you can view the replay here.

Join me every Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET on my group page, Friends Who Like Time4Stamping, where I demonstrate cards and projects using the latest Stampin’Up! products.

For the gold embossed card you will need the following cardstock:

  • Card Base: Basic White – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Gold Foil – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • First Layer (inside): Basic White 5 1/4″ x 4 “
  • Second Layer: Basic White – 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″
  • Greeting: Basic White – 3/4″ x 4 1/2″

To make the line of pine trees card you will need the following cardstock:

  • Card Base: Evening Evergreen – 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: Beauty of the Earth DSP watercolor green tree design – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Third layer: Evening Evergreen – 4 3/8″ x 1 1/2″
  • Fourth Layer: Basic White – 4 1/4″ x 1 3/8″
  • Pine Trees: Evening Evergreen – 4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
  • Greeting: Basic White – 3″ x 1″

For the pine trees and moon card you will need the following cardstock:

  • Card Base: Night of Navy – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer: Smoky Slate – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
  • Second Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″, cut two
  • Greeting: Basic White – 3/4″ x 4″

Here is the list of product I used to make these cards. Should you wish to order any of them, you can shop with me here. I appreciate your support!

 

Product List

Evergreen Elegance Bundle (English)

To The Moon Photopolymer Stamp Set

Season's Blessings Photopolymer Stamp Set

Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder

Stitched Rectangle Dies

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Layering Circles Dies

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Gold Foil Sheets

Basic White Medium Envelopes

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

Versamark Pad

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Blending Brushes

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Paper Trimmer

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Paper Snips

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Clear Block C

Clear Block D

Clear Block E

Clear Block H

FB Live Recap: Quick & Easy Beauty of Friendship Cards

 

Transitioning to the Autumn Season, I wanted to create some quick and easy cards. This time of the year seems to get so busy for me – garden beds to put to sleep for the coming winter, washing the windows one more time before the snow flies, changing out seasonal home decor, baking bread with all that zucchini from the garden, and yes, getting ready for the holidays!

I love to make highly stepped-up cards with multiple layers or fun folds and lots of die cuts and embellishments, but sometimes I only have a bit of time, so I need quick and easy cards designs. The Beauty of the Earth DSP is perfect for this – so many pretty background designs to choose from.

For my Facebook Live video this week, I tried to show the versatility of the DSP and how quickly it translates to beautiful yet easy cards to make. While my original intent was to make fall-themed cards, the DSP with the blue trees just begged for a Christmas card design!  I hope you are inspired by the beauty of this DSP as well!

 

Here are the cardstock requirements for each of the cards:

For the Fall Color Tree card:

  • Card Base: Cinnamon Cider – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Beauty of the Earth DSP “sky “design – 5 1/4″ x 4”
  • First Layer (inside): Very Vanilla – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • “Grassy”Layer: Beauty of the Earth DSP “grass” design – 4″ x 1 1/2″
  • Tree: Beauty of the Earth “woodgrain” design – 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
  • Leaves: Beauty of the Earth multicolor design – 4″ x 3″
  • Greeting: Scrap of Very Vanilla
  • Birds: Scrap of Basic Black

 

Friendship Refreshes the Soul Card:

  • Card Base: Merry Merlot – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front): Beauty of the Earth DSP “watercolor trees” design- 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • First Layer (inside): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Greeting: Basic White – 3″ x 2 1/2″

 

Blue Christmas Card:

  • Card Base: Misty Moonlight – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
  • First Layer (front); Beauty of the Earth DSP “blue watercolor trees” design –  5 1/4″ x 4″
  • First Layer (inside): Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Tree: Silver Foil – 4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″

 

The products I used are listed below, and if you would like to purchase any of them, you can shop with me here.

 

Product List

Beauty Of Friendship Bundle (English)

Inspired Thoughts Bundle

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

Basic White Medium Envelopes

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad

White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Seal

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Paper Trimmer

Paper Snips

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Clear Block B

Clear Block C

Clear Block D

Clear Block E

Frightfully Cute Be Dazzling Spider Web

 

If you watched my Facebook Live presentation last week, I promised you more project ideas using the Frightfully Cute bundle. Here’s one using the Be Dazzling Specialty Designer Paper that is free during the month of September as a Sale-a-bration free item choice. I just love it for the spider web on this card! It really dresses up the traditional orange and black colors of Halloween.

  • The card base is Basic Black of 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″. I built all of the other layers and embellishments first before attaching them to the card base.
  • I cropped the spider web from a 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ piece of Be Dazzling Specialty Paper and glued it onto a 2 1/2″ square of Basic Black cardstock. I then glued this onto a 2 1/2″ square of Pumpkin Pie cardstock, making sure to turn it 90 degrees – refer to photo for placement.
  • I stamped the greeting onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Memento ink, then cropped it with the label die in the Frightfully Cute bundle. I used dimensionals to attach it to the spider web.
  • For this step, lay the spider web piece onto a 5″ x 3 5/8″ piece of Basic White cardstock, but don’t adhere it yet. Place it near the top of the Basic White piece so you have an idea where to stamp three spiders using Memento ink. Make sure to stagger the stamped images to add a little interest. Refer to photo for placement. Once you have stamped the spiders, you are ready to attach the spider web piece with dimensionals. Adhere the Basic White piece onto a 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″ piece of orange and black striped Cute Halloween DSP. Tie a piece of Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon around this piece then attach it to the card base.
  • For the inside of the card, I stamped the greeting and several spiders onto a 5 1/4″ x 4″ piece of Basic White cardstock, then adhered it to the inside of the card.

 

 

  • I always stamp a small design onto the envelope just to make it a little more fun for the recipient (and probably the postal carrier!). If you wish to decorate the envelope, stamp a spider onto the lower-left corner of the envelope or several spiders on the back flap of the envelope.

Make sure to check back here next week as I will be posting a “pretty” Halloween card using this set!

I’ve listed the products used for this card below. As always, I truly appreciate you choosing me as your Stampin’Up! demonstrator if you need to purchase any items.

 

Product List

Frightfully Cute Bundle

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Cute Halloween 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Be Dazzling 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Basic White Medium Envelopes

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Paper Trimmer

Paper Snips

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Clear Block C

FB Live Recap: If Friends Were Pumpkins…..

 

I revisited the Pretty Pumpkins bundle again to create this pretty Thanksgiving card and small gift box which holds a small tube of hand cream. The addition of DSP highlighted with gold foil really adds to the elegance of these projects.

You can watch the replay of my presentation here if you missed it live. Join me every Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET on my Facebook group page, Friends Who Like Time4Stamping, where I demonstrate a few projects using the latest Stampin’Up! products.

 

Here are the cardstock requirements for the card:
  • Card Base: Blackberry Bliss – 11″ x 4 1/4″, score at 5 1/2″
  • First layer (front): Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Paper – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • First Layer (inside): Very Vanilla – 5 1/4″ x 4″
  • Large Detailed Pumpkin: Blackberry Bliss – 3 3/4″ x 2 1/4″
  • Smaller Pumpkins: Gold Foil – 4 1/4″ x 2″
  • Leaves: Scraps of Blackberry Bliss and Gold Foil
  • Greeting: Scrap of Very Vanilla

 

For the gift box, you will need the following cardstock:
  • Box Bottom: Pumpkin Pie – 6 3/4″ x 3 1/2″, score at 1″ on all four sides
  • Lid: Pumpkin Pie – 5 7/8″ x 2 5/8″, score 1/2″ on all four sides
  • Layer: Blackberry Beauty DSP – 4 5/8″ x 1 1/2″
  • Greeting: Scrap of Very Vanilla
  • Pumpkin: Scrap of Gold Foil
  • Leaf: Scrap of Blackberry bliss

 

The products I used for these projects are listed below, and you can shop here if you would like to purchase any of them. As always, I truly appreciate your business!

 

Product List

Pretty Pumpkins Bundle

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Blackberry Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Simply Elegant 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Gold Foil Sheets

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Paper Trimmer

Paper Snips

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Clear Block D

Frightfully Cute Spider Card

 

Here’s a very simple but cute Halloween card made with the little spider image from the Frightfully Cute stamp set. I added some red rhinestones for a little bling as well as the gingham ribbon and Cute Halloween DSP.

To make the card front, use Memento ink to stamp the spider image four times on a 5 1/4″ x 4″ piece of  Basic White cardstock, staggering the images. Refer to the photo for placement. Use a black marker to draw a black line upward from the spider’s silk. Layer a 4″ x 1 1/2″ piece of multicolor dotted Cute Halloween DSP to the top of this piece, covering the ends on the spider’s silk. Stamp the greeting onto the bottom right side using Pumpkin Pie ink.

Layer the stamped piece onto a 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″ piece of Basic Black cardstock. Tie a piece of the Black and White gingham ribbon around this piece over the seam of the DSP. Adhere this to a card base of Pumpkin Pie which is 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″.

Add small red rhinestones for the spiders’ heads.

For the inside of the card, layer a 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8 piece of Basic Black cardstock to the inside of the card. Stamp the sentiment onto a 5 1/4″ x 4″ piece of Basic White cardstock using Pumpkin Pie ink. Stamp two spiders to the upper left side of this piece using Memento ink.

Adhere a 1/2″ x 4″ matching strip of DSP to the top of the stamped piece. Adhere the completed piece to the inside of the card.

 

 

For the envelope, use Memento ink to stamp the spider image onto the lower left side of the envelope.

Stay tuned for more Halloween cards and project ideas coming in the next few weeks!

Here are the products I used to make this card, and you can shop here if you would like to purchase any of them.

 

Product List

Frightfully Cute Cling Stamp Set

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Cute Halloween 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Basic White Medium Envelopes

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

Paper Trimmer

Paper Snips

Clear Block D

Stampin' Seal