Time 4 Stamping

FB Live Recap: Two Ways to Use Gilded Leafing

The new mini-catalog that will be available next week has a new embellishment called Gilded Leafing Embellishment. It produces an effect similar to but different from gold embossing. The look appears much shinier than embossing, and you’re able to cover larger areas. This works especially well with two or three step stamping but can also be used with other methods.

On my Facebook Live video this week I demonstrated two different ways to apply the gilded leafing. If you missed the live video, you can watch the replay here!

If you’ve never worked with gilded leafing, you’ll quickly find out that it is very lightweight, so you must be careful to have as little air movement in the room as possible – no fans or air conditioner running, and don’t cough or sneeze! That being said, it really is fun to work with and the results are stunning. Watch the video for other tips on using this product!

As I mentioned on the video, the best results are obtained with stamp sets that are two-step or three-step. The products used for the gilded leafing are:

Versamark – #102283
Heat and Stick Powder – #156110
Heat Tool – #129053
Tear & Tape Adhesive – #138995
Gilded Leafing Embellishment – #154560

Merry Christmas!

Taking a few days off of card-making to celebrate the Holidays. Thought I’d show you one of my Christmas trees. It holds a very special place in my heart because every ornament on the tree is a handmade either by myself, my mom, or my daughter. Some of the ornaments are close to 50 years old. My mom made a lot of ornaments using beads, also ornaments that she painted, and ornaments made from wood. I tended to make ornaments that were cross-stitched or just out of general craft supplies. My daughter painted a few glass ornaments and made & painted several with small wood pieces. All are precious memories for me.

However you are celebrating this year, I wish you a very Happy Christmas and all the best for the new year. May you enjoy the true peace of the season throughout the coming year!

“For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life”. John 3:16

Blessings,

Claudia

FB Live Recap: Gnomes – Not Just For Christmas!

The Gnome For The Holidays stamp set in the Holiday mini-catalog will be retiring in less than two weeks! I have thoroughly enjoyed working with this set, and although it was promoted as a Christmas set, it can be quite versatile. I used the set to make one of my favorite Halloween cards this year, which you can see here. I’ve used the gnomes for various Christmas cards and other projects as well which you can see in the gallery!

On my Facebook Live video this week, I showed you how this set can also be used for Valentine cards. If you weren’t able to see the video live, you can watch the replay here.

Although this set is retiring very soon, I wanted to show you how you can use this set for more than just Christmas and encourage you to consider purchasing it for your collection before it goes away!

Here are the cardstock requirements for the Gnome with the Hearts card:

Card Base: Whisper White – 11″ x 4 1/4″, score at 5 1/2″
First Layer: Melon Mambo- 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
Second Layer: Whisper White – 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″, cut two
Hearts and Gnome: Scraps of Whisper White, scrap of Rococo Rose Foil
Greeting: Melon Mambo – 2 1/2″ x 1/2″, Whisper White – 2 1/2″ x 3/8″

Cardstock requirements for Gnome with Tree card:

Card Base: Real Red – 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, Score at 4 1/4″
First Layer: Whisper White – 5 1/4″ x 4″, Cut two
Gnome: Scrap of Whisper White
Hearts: Scraps of Rococo Rose Foil

Here are the products I used for these cards. If you would like to purchase the Gnome For The Holidays stamp set or any other items, you can shop with me here. There are two additional new items not on the product list that will be in the new mini-catalog:

Love You Always Foil Sheets #154286
Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack #154579

Product List

Gnome For The Holidays Cling Stamp Set (English) [153322]	Heartfelt Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151417]	Meant To Be Cling Stamp Set [148626]	Life Is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set [154871]	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730]
Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [102482]	Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [115320]	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301]	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051]	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [147114]	Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder [152718]	Trio Of Tags Dies [150667]	Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [153112]
Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272]	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends [147935]	Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147276]	Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [153105]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin’ Seal [152813]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Clear Block D [118485]
Clear Block F [118483]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Tutorial: Whale Done Double Z-Fold Card

As I mentioned on my Facebook Live earlier this week, I’m in love with the Whale Done bundle! There are so many cute images and such pretty coordinating DSP that I found it super easy and fun to create a Double Z-fold card with it. There is actually very little stamping on this card – DSP does all the work! You can get as simple or elaborate as you want with embellishing it. I’m sharing my version with you today – hope you enjoy it!

Cut Cardstock:

Card Base: Bermuda Bay – 11″ x 4 1/4″, score at 5 1/2″ & 2 3/4″
Small Z-fold Strip: Bermuda Bay – 11″ x 1 1/4″, score at 5 1/2″ & 2 3/4″
Layer Panels: Coastal Cabana – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″; 4 1/8″ x 2 5/8″, cut two; 5 3/8″ x 1 1/8″;
2 5/8″ x 1 1/8, cut two
Designer Paper Panels: Choose the Designer Paper with the sea kelp edge – 5 1/4″ x 4″,
4″ x 2 1/2″, cut two; 5 1/4″ x 1″; 2 1/2″ x 1″, cut two
Pieces of DSP with turtles and whales – for cutting out turtles and whales

Assembly:

Fold the cards base and smaller strip into “Z-folds.”

Punch out one of the larger whales from the DSP, and fussy cut a medium and a small whale from the same paper. Fussy cut two turtles from the other DSP. Place, but DO NOT ADHERE on the three larger DSP panels, so that you know where to stamp the images. Use Coastal Cabana ink to stamp the school of fish image several times as shown in the photo below. Stamp the sentiments using Pretty Peacock ink.

Adhere these stamped panels and the small DSP panels to the corresponding Coastal Cabana panels, then adhere to the card base and small strip. Note that the folds of the card base and smaller strip are opposite.

Use dimensionals to attach the turtles and whales – refer to photo for placement. Fussy cut some of the seabed coral and kelp from the DSP and use glue to adhere to the smaller Z-fold strip.

Place three medium pearls on the far left panel above the turtle.

When you close the card, the panels will fold and it will look like this:

If desired, use Coastal Cabana ink to stamp the school of fish to the lower left corner of the envelope.

If you would like to purchase any of the products that I used for this card you can shop with me here.

Product List

Whale Done Bundle (English) [154053]	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131197]	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131297]	Whale Of A Time 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152460]	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301]
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad [147097]	Paper Snips [103579]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Stampin’ Seal [152813]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Clear Block D [118485]

FB Live Recap: Three Whale of a Time Cards

When I saw the Whale Done Bundle last June, I knew it was one I just had to have, but with all the glorious colors of Fall and then Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, I must admit that I have been putting off using the Whale Done Bundle.

Well, I pulled it out this week and… I’m In Love! What a FUN set to work with! The DSP is absolutely wonderful and coordinates so well with the stamp set.

I decided I just had to share my love for this set with you on my Facebook Live video this week. If you missed the video, you can watch the replay here.

Be sure to check out my blog gallery and Pinterest Page for more inspiration using this set!

Cardstock needed for the “Turtle” card:

Card Base: Pretty Peacock – 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
DSP Layer: 4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″, plus extra to cut out the turtles
Inside Layer: Whisper White – 5 1/4″ x 4″

Cardstock needed for the “Whales in Waves” card:

Card Base: Whisper White: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/2″
First Layer: Coastal Cabana – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″, cut two
Embossed Layer: Coastal Cabana – 5 1/4″ x 4″
‘Waves’ DSP – 5 1/4″ x approximately 2 1/2″ to get three sets of waves
Scalloped Circle: Whisper White – 3″ x 3″
Inside: Whisper White 5 1/4″ x 4″
‘Whale’ DSP – crop one large and one small whale

Cardstock needed for “Sea Creatures” card:

Card Base: Coastal Cabana- 7″ x 5 1/2″, trim 3/4″ off one short edge and save
Embossed Layer: Pool Party 5 1/2″ x 3 1/2″, trim 5/8″ off one end and save
Window Sheet: 5 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Inside: Whisper White – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
Scraps of Whisper White – for Sea Creatures

Here is the list of products I used to create these three cards. If you would like to purchase these or any other products, you can shop with me here.

Product List

Whale Done Bundle (English) [154053]	Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set [148618]	Seabed 3D Embossing Folder [152700]	Layering Circles Dies [141705]	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131297]
Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122924]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [150880]	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730]	Whale Of A Time 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152460]	Window Sheets Base Material [114323]
Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [147101]	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad [147097]	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095]
Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103]	Paper Snips [103579]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Pool Party 3/8″ (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [152462]	Stampin’ Seal [152813]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Clear Block D [118485]	Clear Block C [118486]

Everyday Scrappy Strip Card

If you watched my Facebook Live this week, you saw me demonstrate the ‘Scrappy Strip’ technique for cards. If you’re like me, you save those extra little strips of Designer Paper that are left over after you complete a project–they’re just too pretty to throw away! I love this technique for several reasons–you get to use up those scraps that you are saving, the technique is very easy and you can make cards very quickly using it, and although similar, no two cards are alike!

On my video I showed several different Christmas cards using different Holiday Designer Papers. Today I am showing you an everyday card made with Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper strips. I stamped the greeting from the Positive Thoughts stamp set with Shaded Spruce ink and embellished with some Shaded Spruce sprigs from the Forever Flourishing dies. I also added a few green rhinestones from the Holiday Gems basic jewels.

For the inside of the card I used Shaded Spruce ink to stamp the sentiment and a leaf sprig from the Forever Fern stamp set onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock, layered that onto a piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock and adhered it to the inside of the card.

If you need a refresher on the technique, you can watch the replay of the video here.

I hope you give this technique a try. I think you’ll pleased with how quickly you can make a card that looks like you spent lots of time on!

Here is the list of products I used for this card. If you would to like to purchase any of them or other products, you can shop with me here.

Product List

Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set [151490]	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730]	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146981]	Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper [152492]	Forever Flourishing Dies [152714]
Beautiful Boughs Dies [150661]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad [147088]	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301]	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457]	Paper Trimmer [152392]
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin’ Seal [152813]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]	Paper Snips [103579]

FB Live Recap: Scrappy Strip Technique

Given that we are only a few short weeks away from Christmas, my Facebook Live video this week was a quick look at how to do the “Scrappy Strip” technique. If you’re still in need of making some last-minute Christmas cards, this technique is perfect. As an added benefit, you’re able to use up all those leftover pieces of Designer Paper that you are so hesitant to throw away! This is also a great technique to use for cards for any occasion at any time of the year.

If you missed the Facebook Live video you can watch the replay here.

Basic requirements are Designer Paper strips of your choice – use a variety of coordinating pieces and coordinating cardstock. The measurements are listed below.

Card base: Whisper White – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
First layer: Coordinating Color of Cardstock – 5 1/4″ x 4″, cut two
Designer Paper Strips: Paper of your choice, cut at 4 1/2″ by random size width as noted on video
Greeting: Whisper White Scrap
Embellishments: Coordinating Cardstock or Foil Papers cropped as desired.
Inside Second Layer: Whisper White – 5″ x 3 3/4″

I am not posting a supply list since for this card as I encourage you to use your favorite Designer Papers and Cardstock colors, but if you would like to purchase anything, I invite you to shop with me here. Thank you!

Don’t forget to stop by my Facebook Group Page every Tuesday at 2 p.m. EST for a video tutorial as well as follow me on Pinterest for more inspiration.

Exciting News!

Beginning Tuesday, December 8th, Stampin’Up! is having their Year-End Sale! What does this mean for you? Almost ALL of the items in the current Holiday catalog will be offered at a discount.

Although the sale will run through January 4th, the items sell out very quickly, sometimes in a matter of hours, so if there are items you want, do not delay in ordering to avoid being disappointed. There are a few items that will NOT be on sale because they will be in the new Annual Catalog in June. A list of the products which will NOT be on sale is at the bottom of this post.

More great news! The new mini catalog will be live on January 4th! So many fantastic new items! If you do not currently work with a demonstrator and are planning on ordering, you may request a catalog from me at claudiaa.cmd@gmail.com.

Along with the new catalog coming on January 4th, Sale-a-Bration also begins! For every $50 of product you purchase, you can choose a FREE item from the Sale-a-Bration brochure! Watch for more information soon!

Even MORE Great News! Sale-a-Bration is a GREAT time to join Stampin’Up! as a hobby demonstrator or if you’d like to try it as a small stay-at-home business. Along with choosing $125 worth of product for $99 (and free shipping!), you will also receive FREE an assortment of five packs of 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper! I’d love to have you join my team!

There are a lot more GREAT things happening in Stampin’Up! for 2021 and I hope you will continue to follow me on this journey. Join my Facebook Group and follow me on Pinterest for more inspiration and ideas. Be sure to sign up for my email list to receive more tips, ideas, news, and exclusive project directions.

Here is the list of products that will not be on the year end sale:

Mini- Coffee Cups # 153493
Warm Up Dies #153521
Poinsettia Petals #153475
Poinsettia Dies #153522
Card Display # 153610
Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder #153576
Blue Adhesive Backed Gems #153547
Snowflake Wishes #153444
So Many Snowflake Dies #153560
Love Of Leaves #153452
Stitched Leaves Dies # 153567
1 1/2″ Metallic Mesh Ribbon #153550
Essential Tag Punch #153607
Banner Year #153464
Banners Pick A Punch #153608
Sequins For Everything #153556

Tutorial: Silver Evergreen Forest Christmas Card

The Evergreen Embossing Folder has such great detail in it that making a background with it really catches the eye. While it looks great with any cardstock, using foil paper really brings out the design. This card is quick to make but is very elegant!

Cut Cardstock:

Card Base: Whisper White – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
First Layer (front): Silver Foil Sheet – 5 1/4″ x 4″
First Layer (inside): Whisper White – 5 1/4″ x 4″
Greeting: 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″

Assembly:

Emboss the Silver Foil piece with the Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base. I’ve found that using glue works better than Seal or any tape runner since the back of the foil paper is very smooth and glue just seems to adhere better.

Use Versamark ink to stamp the greeting from the “For Unto Us” stamp set onto the small piece of Whisper White cardstock, sprinkle with Silver Embossing Powder, and set with the heat tool. Crop with the third largest circle from the Stitched Shapes dies. Adhere to the cardfront with Dimensionals. Place three large rhinestones around the greeting.

For the inside, stamp the sentiments with Versamark onto the remaining piece of Whisper White cardstock. (I combined two of the sentiments to coordinate with the greeting on the front of the card.) Sprinkle with Silver Embossing Powder and set with heat tool. Stamp the small star with Versamark onto the upper left corner of this piece, sprinkle with Silver Embossing Powder and set with heat tool. Adhere the completed piece to the inside of the card.

Use Versamark to stamp the small star to the lower left corner of the envelope, sprinkle with Silver Embossing Powder and set with heat tool.

Product List

For Unto Us Cling Stamp Set [153335]	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109131]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Paper Trimmer [152392]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin’ Seal [152813]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]	Clear Block E [118484]

FB Live Recap: Delightful Gnome-Home Treat Bag

For my Facebook Live videos yesterday, I created this delightful “gnome-home” treat bag that holds a Christmas tree cake and five teabags. It reminds me of an old fashioned gingerbread house. Such a cute way to present someone with a Christmas treat!

If you missed the video, you can watch the replay here!

I’m on my Facebook group page, “Friends Who Like Time4Stamping” every Tuesday at 2 p.m. EST so I hope you’ll join my page and have access to the videos.

Here are the templates for the Box Base and the Front/Back of the “house”:

You will need cardstock cut in the following dimensions to finish this project:

Box: Shaded Spruce – 8 1/2″ x 8″; score the 8″ side 3″ & 5″; score the long side at 3″ & 5 1/2″ then at 1″ & 7 1/2″ down from the top to the first horizontal scoreline and repeat from the bottom up.
Band Around Box: Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper – 9 1/2″ x 1 3/4″
Handle: Shaded Spruce – 11″ x 2″
Band on Handle: Toile Tidings DSP – 10″ x 1 3/4″
Front and Back: Shaded Spruce – 4 1/2″ x 4″ , cut two; Crumb Cake – 4 3/8″ x 3 7/8″ , cut two
All Stamped Images and Snowflakes : Scraps of Whisper White

Here are the products I used for this project. If you want to purchase any of them, you can shop here!

Product List

Gnome For The Holidays Cling Stamp Set (English) [153322]	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146981]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953]	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730]	Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper [150432]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154899]	Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154903]	Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154893]	Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [153105]
Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends [147945]	Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708]	Ornate Frames Dies [150664]	Trio Of Tags Dies [150667]	Stampin’ Seal [152813]
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Clear Block D [118485]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Paper Trimmer [152392]
Paper Snips [103579]