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Get everything you need to create elegant and sophisticated cards with this month’s kit!
This month’s kit includes:
- 9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs
- 9 coordinating envelopes
- 1 Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot
- 1 photopolymer stamp set
- Coordinating Night of Navy embellishments
- Detailed vase and banner die cutsThis kit also perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite from the 2023 Annual Catalog! The refined colors and beautiful details will take your paper crafting projects from simple to stunning. Scan the QR code below to get started.
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Technique Focus
Never be afraid to try something new. You may even discover something brilliant—just as our concept artist did when she added Gilded Leafing to our Balmy Blue & White 1/2″ (1.3 cm) Variegated Ribbon!
Look difficult? It’s not! Simply apply Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the ribbon using the broad tip, then press the golden flakes into the ribbon. Tip: The glue will soak through the ribbon, so (using your fingers) press flakes into both sides. You’ll need to add a few layers of flakes to achieve the effect pictured here. You will love the result!
For the card front, use heat embossing and Blending Brushes for adding ink and achieving this look.
We think this is truly a stunning card—and an elegant technique to add to your crafting repertoire! It’s perfect for fancy, formal occasions—or maybe just to let someone know you think they’re “golden.”
CASE—Copy And Share Everything
When we’re running low on ideas, we turn to CASEing—Copying And Sharing Everything! Whether it’s CASEing colors or layouts, we love the timeless saying: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
This month, we decided to CASE a technique from our Friend card. When making our Friend card, we ran an Old Olive ink pad along a piece of Basic White Cardstock. We then die cut a flower pattern out of that cardstock and added it to our card. For our Du + Ich = Chemie card, we wanted to use the same technique of coloring a panel of cardstock with an ink pad—except instead of die cutting the cardstock, we used it for our card base! First, we colored the cardstock with Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, and Lemon Lime Twist ink pads, then stamped an image from the It’s a Science Stamp Set. We added a simple sentiment and finished the card with a few Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels. We loved how the Pearls looked like bubbles floating out of the beakers and tubes.
What do you think of our CASEd project? If you like what you see, feel free to CASE this technique in your own projects, and don’t forget to share them on social media so we can all see!
Cheerful Daisies Bundle Step-by-Step
If you’re one of those paper crafters who adores kraft paper, you’re going to love this month’s step-ups. What’s so great about kraft? Its special appeal may be due to its ability to impart instant, shabby chic sophistication to anything you’re creating—which is interesting! Kraft’s humble beginnings would not have led anyone to guess that it would one day be valued for its natural, organic beauty. In fact, its toughness and coarse texture historically made it a perfect choice for grocery wrapping paper and all-around, heavy-duty packaging.
Today we’re showing off our Kraft Note Cards & Envelopes with our new Cheerful Daisies Bundle, but feel free to match up these beautiful cards with anything you love in the catalog! It’s hard to go wrong with this amazing, versatile paper.
CASUAL
To create the casual card, stamp the flower tops in White Craft ink, the flower centers in Early Espresso, and the stems in Old Olive ink. Stamp the sentiment with White Craft ink on a small piece of Early Espresso Cardstock, sprinkle it with white embossing powder, and heat set. Position a Linen Thread bow behind the sentiment banner before adhering it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
AVID
For this version, layer Vellum petal die cuts over the stamped daisies. Stamp the leaves on a kraft envelope in Old Olive ink and die cut. Color the Linen Thread with a Dark Olive Blend for added pizzazz. Finish with gold sequins from our new Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins.
ARTFULLY AVID
For our most stepped-up project, we decorated the lovely Kraft Note Cards & Envelopes box. Use it for storing cards or better yet—over-the-top gift packaging! We added to the pretty floral focal point by die cutting some of the daisies with a circle die cut from the Stylish Shapes Dies, then popping it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stunning!
ARTFULLY AVID
For our most stepped-up project, we decorated the lovely Kraft Note Cards & Envelopes box. Use it for storing cards or better yet—over-the-top gift packaging! We added to the pretty floral focal point by die cutting some of the daisies with a circle die cut from the Stylish Shapes Dies, then popping it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stunning!
NEW Suite in Spanish!
This is so exciting for anyone who speaks and has a need for Spanish greeting cards! I’m planning to get this set myself, the sample are all in English but just some ideas that will easily translate to another language!
Here’s the info from Stampin’ Up!:
NEW SPANISH STAMP SET
and full suite AVAILABLE HERE
Do you speak Spanish? Or know someone who does? We’re excited to share that we are releasing a Spanish stamp set in our 2023–2024 Annual Catalog for our North American customers! Spanish speaking demonstrators from different countries helped us create these Spanish-based sentiments for all customers! So, if you know anyone who speaks Spanish who may be interested in this stamp set, be sure to spread the word! Depending on sales and demand, we might be able to offer similar products in the future.
Creative Challenge
Another month, another creative challenge! This month, our challenge involves making cards with colors from our color refresh, which includes both returning and brand-new colors. We had fun completing this challenge by making different cards, each with a monochromatic color scheme.
We centered our There’s No One Like You card around a brand-new color: Azure Afternoon. We layered a piece of Azure Afternoon-colored Designer Series Paper on Azure Afternoon Cardstock. Then we colored the bird image with Azure Afternoon ink using a Blender Pen and finished the card with a few embellishments from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack.
Berry Burst, a returning color, was the star of our Happy Birthday card. First we die cut some balloons in various sizes from different Berry Burst-colored Designer Series Paper. Then we adhered the balloons to a Basic White panel and adhered the panel to a Berry Burst card base. We finished the card with some Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
For our Wishing You the Brightest Birthday card, we focused on a brand-new color: Lemon Lolly. We stamped and die cut a few daises from the Cheerful Daisies Bundle and added leaves stamped in Old Olive. We finished the card with Lemon Lolly 3/8″ (1 cm) Sheer Ribbon and some Lemon Lolly Adhesive-backed Solid Gems.
Did you enjoy this creative challenge? Follow us on social media and let us know how it went for you! If you post your projects on social media, be sure to use #CreativeChallengeSU.
New Annual Catalog is LIVE!
Some new colors, some new stamp sets, some new tools, oh my so much new. Get your lists ready because ordering is live now!
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New Kit – Forever Friends
FOREVER FRIENDS KIT
$21.00 USD
This kit includes:
- Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
- 8 coordinating envelopes
- One Forever Friends photopolymer stamp set
- One Night of Navy Ink Spot
- Printed card bases, printed foil envelopes, foil die cuts, adhesive, twine, and a clear block
- Finished card size: 5-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ (13.3 x 10.8 cm)
- Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Petal Pink
Technique Focus: Nature’s Prints Bundle
We absolutely love this card made using the Nature’s Prints Bundle and Basic White, Blackberry Bliss, Orchid Oasis, and Old Olive Cardstock. The color combo is unique and striking, and the layering of color on the stamp images (our artist inked the image in a lighter color, then added darker color with a Sponge Dauber before stamping) make the delicate botanical images really stand out. Inks used? Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Orchid Oasis, and Parakeet Party. So pretty!
Sometimes the tiniest details can put a card over the top, and for us, the kaleidoscope of Brushed Brass Butterflies hovering over the card make it stand out.
Color some of the lovely butterfly embellishments using a Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blend; the rest, emboss one at a time by pressing half of the butterfly into the VersaMark Pad. Then add white embossing powder and heat set for a fabulous two-tone look.
Fun note: The Brushed Brass Butterflies let you add a whimsical flair to your projects and make an easy accent because they are adhesive-backed. There are 80 butterflies in each package, with 40 each of two sizes (5 mm and 7mm).
What can you make with the Nature’s Prints Bundle and the Brushed Brass Butterflies? Share your projects in the Demonstrator Planning Place—we’d love to be inspired!
CASE—Copy And Share Everything
We love adding color to our cards, but sometimes it’s hard to find the right color combination. That’s where CASEing (Copying And Sharing Everything) comes in handy! Our Adventure Awaits card had the cutest combination of colors: Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Night of Navy, and Pool Party. We decided to CASE the color scheme to create our You’re on My Mind card.
To make our card, we used the Fern 3D Embossing Folder to emboss some Basic White Cardstock for our card base. Then we used the Dots & Spots die to die cut a piece of Pool Party Cardstock, which we adhered to the card base with Stampin’ SEAL+. Next, we used the Nature’s Prints Stamp Set to stamp flowers in Flirty Flamingo and Fresh Freesia ink, which we die cut and adhered to the card front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. We die cut a tag from the Designer Tags dies and stamped our sentiment in Night of Navy. We then used the Night of Navy 3/8″ (1 cm) Bordered Ribbon to tie the sentiment to the card, and we added a few more Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to secure the ribbon on the card front. We love how the ribbon complements the unique color combination while accenting the sentiment.
If you like what you see, don’t be afraid to CASE it! You could copy the color, or you could mimic the layout—the possibilities are endless!
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Stepping It Up: Conversation Bubbles
Need fun card ideas for your next class or event—something to step it up for more advanced crafters? Or do you just want a terrific and trendy project for your next “me-time” coffee and card session? Our playful Conversation Bubbles Bundle step-ups might be just the thing!
CASUAL
To make the casual card, simply stamp the solid thought bubbles in your choice of ink (for this card, we used Jet Black StāzOn, Blushing Bride, and Polished Pink). After the ink is completely dry, stamp the sentiment or image inside the thought bubble with VersaMark ink. Sprinkle on some white embossing powder, shake off the excess, then heat set.
PS We stamped the remaining thought bubbles in Parakeet Party and Jet Black StāzOn. So cute!
AVID
To make the background layer for the avid card, use the emboss-resist technique! First, stamp and heat emboss the thought bubbles using white embossing powder; then, use a Blending Brush to add ink over the top. To capture the ombre effect, apply the color in darker and darker layers, saving the deepest application of color for the bottom of the card. To remove the excess ink from the embossed areas, use a dry cloth.
ARTFULLY AVID
For our artfully avid version, take the ink blending up a notch by using Masking Paper and Blending Brushes to create a border around the outside edges. After inking and removing the Masking Paper strips, you’ll have a nice, crisp border. To make this card different from the avid sample, use the Blending Brushes to add even more ink and deepen the color as much as you can while retaining the ombre look. Add an ink splatter to finish. Gorgeous!
Paper Fashion Show.
I will be designing for the Paper Fashion Show again this year, but just to increase your desire to come to see the newest designs tonight. http://www.paperfashionshow.com to get your tix now for tonights show!
I’m showing the different designs I’ve created and handmade through the years. All made with 90% paper. I usually use Neenah paper, a favorite of mine. All needed permissions were acquired, but I don’t know who the photos were take by.
2018 My first year was at the Seawall ballroom in the Denver Performing Arts Center. There is a different theme each year this was inspiration of county and fashion designers, my choice was The Rolling Stones fashion designer of the jumpsuits that show skin and bright colors- Ossie Clark. I’ve had the same model over the years luckily for me, she is an absolute professional, Valencia Hill.
This is 2019, theme- flight without wings. I went for a hot air balloon with a steampunk style, along with a bussle on the back of the dress.
This is 2022, it was delayed by 2 years because of COVID. The model for this year is my daughter conveniently for me. Theme was chiaroscuro – the treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting,
◦ an effect of contrasted light and dark
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Creative Challenge – Masking Paper
Every month we have a new challenge for you—a way to keep you on your toes and stretch your creative muscles. This month, we challenge you to use the Alphabet À La Mode Dies in a creative way. If you like how we used the dies in our card and you want to recreate it yourself, we’ve created some easy instructions for you to follow!
First, put strips of Masking Paper on a panel of Daffodil Delight Cardstock then use a Small Blending Brush to color the panel with Daffodil Delight ink. Remove the Masking Paper and add a die-cut sun (we used the Stylish Shapes Dies to create our sun). Next, create the “sunshine” stencil by die-cutting Basic White Cardstock with Alphabet À La Mode Dies. Then, place the stencil over Basic White Cardstock and use a Small Blending Brush to color the stencil and create an ombre effect with Pale Papaya ink.
Die cut the stenciled Basic White Cardstock with the Basic Borders Dies to create a cloud shape, then color the edges of the clouds with a Balmy Blue Stampin’ Write Marker. Die cut more cloud shapes from Vellum Cardstock and adhere all the pieces to the card front. Add a small sentiment in Balmy Blue ink and finish the card with a few Opal Rounds to add some shine without distracting from the artwork.
Did you enjoy this creative challenge? Follow us on social media and let us know how it went for you! If you post your projects on social media, be sure to use #CreativeChallengeSU.
Every month we have a new challenge for you—a way to keep you on your toes and stretch your creative muscles. This month, we challenge you to use the Alphabet À La Mode Dies in a creative way. If you like how we used the dies in our card and you want to recreate it yourself, we’ve created some easy instructions for you to follow!
First, put strips of Masking Paper on a panel of Daffodil Delight Cardstock then use a Small Blending Brush to color the panel with Daffodil Delight ink. Remove the Masking Paper and add a die-cut sun (we used the Stylish Shapes Dies to create our sun). Next, create the “sunshine” stencil by die-cutting Basic White Cardstock with Alphabet À La Mode Dies. Then, place the stencil over Basic White Cardstock and use a Small Blending Brush to color the stencil and create an ombre effect with Pale Papaya ink.
Die cut the stenciled Basic White Cardstock with the Basic Borders Dies to create a cloud shape, then color the edges of the clouds with a Balmy Blue Stampin’ Write Marker. Die cut more cloud shapes from Vellum Cardstock and adhere all the pieces to the card front. Add a small sentiment in Balmy Blue ink and finish the card with a few Opal Rounds to add some shine without distracting from the artwork.
Did you enjoy this creative challenge? Follow us on social media and let us know how it went for you! If you post your projects on social media, be sure to use #CreativeChallengeSU.
Technique Focus
Do you love citrus as much as we do? We hope so . . . because today we’re thrilled to feature our must-have, tart, and luscious Sweet Citrus Bundle. This versatile bundle includes a stamp set, a hybrid embossing folder, and dies—all of which give you and your customers lots of options for creating dimensional projects that will help you tell loved ones that they’re simply the zest!
To make this month’s technique card, fill a Stampin’ Spritzer with water to dampen the Basic White Cardstock before embossing. (This will soften the paper and allow it to absorb the ink better.)
Before embossing, add Crushed Curry ink directly to the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder, then run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Let the embossed Basic White Cardstock piece dry before adhering it to the 3-1/2″ x 5″ (8.9 x 12.7 cm) Soft Sea Foam Cardstock.
Want a few more tips? Use the Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blend on your Baker’s Twine to give it a deep, rich color. Once the twine is dry, tie it into a bow and layer it behind the Garden Green Cardstock sentiment tag, heat embossed with white embossing powder and cut using Stitched Rectangles Dies.
So much fun! Why not try the spritzing technique?
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–Mango Melody
-Bermuda Bay
-Pacific Point
-Merry Merlot
-Soft Suede
-Sahara Sand
-Rich Razzleberry
-Blushing Bride
-So Saffron
-Pear Pizzazz
-Mint Macaron
-Evening Evergreen
-Soft Succulent
-Pale Papaya
-Polished Pink
CASE—Copy And Share Everything
We loved the layout of our Grateful for the Everyday Magic of You card, with the mismatched vertical paper strips behind the sentiment and flowers. In fact, we loved the layout so much, we decided to CASE it with the Happy Mother’s Day card!
We started by stamping the stitch lines in VersaMark Ink on Basic White Cardstock, then we quickly covered the wet ink with black Basics Stampin’ Emboss Powder; we used the Heat Tool to emboss the lines and make them stand out even more. Next, we splattered the panel with a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker.
To create the flower bouquet at the center of the card, we stamped out the flower image from the Marigold Moments Bundle in Crushed Curry, then added accents in Mango Melody. We die cut the flowers and a few leaves in Old Olive with Garden Green accents. We assembled the bouquet using a mix of Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots to add different layers. We finished the card with some Crushed Curry Fun Flowers Resin Shapes.
If you like what you see, don’t be afraid to CASE it! You could copy the layout, or you could mimic the colors or the techniques—the possibilities are endless!
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• 9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs
• 9 matching envelopes
• Iridescent foil die cuts
- 1 Shaded Spruce ink spot
- 1 Photopolymer stamp set
Greatest Journey Bundle Step-by-Step
Inspired by Your Courage Card (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) (10.8 x 14 cm)
Looking for a nature-themed stamp and die set to help you send love to the rugged mountain men in your life? We’ve got you covered with the Greatest Journey Bundle! CASE one (or more) of these fab cards for your next workshop, team meeting, or to frame and hang in your craft space!
BEGINNER
To create the Inspired by Your Courage card, stamp the trees in Garden Green ink on a 4-7/8″ x 3-3/4″ (12.4 x 9.5 cm) piece of Basic White Cardstock. (Tip: Stamp off to get lighter tree images to achieve a sense of depth.) Cut the stamped piece into three 1-5/8″ (4.1 cm) panels and adhere them to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp the grass image with Starry Sky ink on a piece of 5/8″ x 3″ (1.6 x 7.6 cm) Basic White Cardstock. Stamp the sentiment on a 3/4″ x 2-3/4″ (1.9 x 7 cm) piece of Basic White Cardstock and adhere it to the card.
CASUAL
For the Greif nach den Sternen card, use Designer Series Paper for your 4-7/8″ x 3-3/4″ (12.4 x 9.5 cm) piece, cut it into three 1-5/8″ (4.1 cm) panels, and adhere it to the Starry Sky Cardstock card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp three trees and die cut. Die cut the cloud and moon. Use Tuxedo Black Memento ink to stamp the sentiment on the 3/4″ x 2″ (1.9 X 5.1 cm) Basic White Cardstock piece and adhere to the card.
AVID
If you would like to go further and create the Une montagne de mercis card, cut the mountain pattern from Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper and adhere it to your card. Die cut the mountain shapes from Shaded Spruce and Garden Green Cardstock, then emboss the Shaded Spruce mountain shape using the Timber 3D Embossing Folder; adhere them to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Cut the hiker in Night of Navy Cardstock and adhere a small piece of Mango Melody Cardstock behind the lantern to make it light up.
Creative Challenge – Color Combos
Every month we have a new challenge for you—a way to keep you on your toes and stretch your creative muscles. This month, our challenge involves using unique color combinations.
For our Thanks card, we combined Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, and Starry Sky. Even though this combination has darker, more masculine colors, we wanted to give our project a fun, funky feel. Instead of arranging the two hexagon sizes in a uniformed pattern, we put them on an angle and varied the arrangement of sizes and colors.
For our second card, we combined Balmy Blue, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, and Petal Pink. To make this card feel different, we die cut some Old Olive and Petal Pink 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper to make our leaf and flower shapes. Then we added some Calypso Coral and Old Olive cardstock. We love the pattern that the Designer Series Paper added to the card.
Did you enjoy this creative challenge? Follow us on social media and let us know how your creative challenge turned out! If you post your projects on social media, be sure to use #CreativeChallengeSU. Or, if you’re looking for some inspiration, try searching the hashtag to see what other projects people are making with these unique color combinations! Also, be sure to check out our Instagram and Facebook stories—we will post a poll where you can vote for your favorite color combination.
Technique Focus
Adding a beautifully textured embossed layer is a sure way to enhance a handmade card. (We used the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder for this card front.) However, if you’d like to bring even more dimensionality and vintage appeal to your creation, you may want to think about distressing the cardstock.
There are two ways to distress paper. First, you can roughen up the edges of embossed, Basic White Cardstock by opening Paper Snips and dragging the blade across the edge of the cardstock at the right and bottom corners; then, bend in the edges to give the cardstock layer a crumpled, well-loved look. So beautiful!
For the second distressing method, use a Sponge Dauber to add Basic White Stampin’ Ink to the embossed, detailed Brushed Bouquet Dies. After you die cut the images, dab the Sponge Dauber with Basic White ink and softly rub it on the die-cut pieces in a circular motion. This helps soften the ink’s appearance to give it that distressed look.
Try these ideas to “age” and distress paper. It’s a fun technique, and so easy to do!
No Line Coloring
This week we used the Framed Florets Bundle to CASE the technique of our Rainy Days card. This no-line coloring technique involves taking an image with light, almost invisible lines and coloring it with Stampin’ Blends, which gives the image a softer look. If you like what you see, feel free to CASE this technique in your own projects!
For our card, we began by stamping off the floral image in Crumb Cake ink. To stamp off, we stamped the image once, then, without using more ink, stamped the image again. This created an image with softer lines, which was perfect for this project. Next, we colored the flowers and leaves with Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. We used the light Blends first, let it dry, then added more color to create a medium tone between light and dark.
On our Designer Series Paper card base, we layered a panel using Vellum Basics. Then we die cut an oval frame piece from Vellum and adhered it to the card front with Multipurpose Glue. We used Mossy Meadow to die cut our main oval piece and adhered it with thin pieces of Stampin’ Dimensionals to create depth. We adhered our colored flower images and a sentiment, and we finished the card with some Solid Faceted Gems in Blushing Bride, which matched our colorful Designer Series Paper.
Color Inspiration with Enjoy the Journey Designer Paper
Love color but need a little inspiration? Check out this mix: • Orchid Oasis • Highland Heather • Mango Melody • Pale Papaya Remember to have fun!
• Melon Mambo • Mango Melody • Starry Sky • Highland Heather Time to get crafting!
Check out these cute color combination: • Pumpkin Pie • Crushed Curry • Starry Sky What will you create?
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Fragrant Flowers Bundle Step-by-Step
Hello Card (4-1/4″ x 6″) (10.8 x 15.2 cm)
If you love creating and giving cards, all-occasion cards are most likely an indispensable part of your handmade card rotation. You always need them, which means you can always use a fresh and pretty take on this essential “just because” card category.
We’re here to help! Today we’ll show you how to step up a beginner level, quick-to-make card (perfect for a workshop) to something a little more detailed and fancy—all with our brand-new Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper. This beautifully detailed paper is FREE to you and your customers during our Sale-A-Bration promotion with a $50 USD/$60 CAD purchase.
While this elegant paper was created to coordinate with the Fragrant Flowers Bundle, feel free to show your style and mix and match it with anything you love in the catalog!
CASUAL
To create the casual card, die cut the circle from the Designer Series Paper using the Layering Circles Dies. Adhere the circle to the card front. Stamp the “Hello” sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink and die cut it using the Deckled Rectangles Dies.
AVID
For this version, spritz Mossy Meadow Cardstock with water, then crinkle and un-crinkle it to achieve a beautiful texture. Let the cardstock dry, then adhere it to the card front. Stamp and fussy cut the flower centerpiece, then color it with Calypso Coral, Old Olive, and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends. Adhere it to the card front with a sprinkling of Solid Faceted Gems.
ARTFULLY AVID
To make the most stepped-up project, create a 4″ x 4″ (10.2 x 10.2 cm) box from Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper and embellish the top with crinkled cardstock and flowers fussy cut from Designer Series Paper. Add a Gold ¼” (6.4 mm) Shimmer Ribbon bow and Brushed Metallic Dots for extra elegance.
Creative Challenge
It’s February, the month of love! Show your love for someone you adore with a hand-made project—and you can even step it up and join our monthly challenge! This month, our challenge involves using ribbon in creative ways. As you step up to this month’s challenge, don’t be afraid let your imagination run wild—we love to see your unique style come through!
To make the box, cut Sweet Sorbet cardstock at 7″ x 7″ (18 x 18 cm), then score all four sides at 1-1/4″ (3.5 cm). Cut slits to create the box corners, then fold the paper and secure it with Stampin’ SEAL+. Then take some 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper and score it at 3/4″ (1.9 cm) on all four sides. Again, cut slits at the corners and secure it together with Stampin’ SEAL+.
Next, take out your Love for You Stamp Set, some Sweet Sorbet ink, a strand of Natural Finish 7/8″ (2.2 cm) Ribbon, and Petal Pink 3/8″ (1 cm) Soft Polyester Ribbon. Stamp the heart image directly on the Natural Finish Ribbon and then stamp a sweet Valentine’s Day sentiment on our Petal Pink Ribbon. In order to keep the ink from smearing, leave both ribbons to dry for a few hours. Once the ink is completely dry, use the ribbons to tie a bow around the box, and add a few Heart Pearls to finish off this special Valentine’s Day giftbox.
This month, show your love for crafting by sharing your creations on social media. And don’t forget to use #CreativeChallengeSU so we can follow along!
Memory Keeping à la Mode
Have you ever tried making a mini album? Some enjoy creating them because they’re easy to dedicate to a single subject—like your favorite person, a trip, or as a grandparents gift! Plus, they’re adorable!
Our concept artist made today’s fun project using the Alphabet à la Mode Dies and Something Fancy Dies from the new January–April 2023 Mini Catalog, plus our new Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper (FREE with a qualifying purchase during Sale-A-Bration only until 2/28/23).
It’s fun getting creative with Designer Series Paper, dies, and punches to make something custom and very special. This mini album measures 4″ x 6″ (10.2 x 15.2 cm) and can be any height, depending on how many sheets of paper you use.
To create the album:
- Cut the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper in half to 6″ x 12″ (15.2 x 30.5 cm) and score each piece at 4″ and 8″ (10.2 x 20.3 cm); then, glue them together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue using an accordion-style fold.
- Stack the die-cut letters four high using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. This technique allows you to add dimension to the front of the book.
- Use the Very Best Trio Punch to add binding holes to the accordion folds and give the album more of a ‘book look.’ Tip: Mark 1-1/2″ (3.8 cm) from the left and the right sides to know where to punch.
Such a beautiful project! Do you have great mini album ideas? Post them in my Facebook and Instagram pages @vandacreations love to see them.
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WREATH OF BLOOMS
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DETAILS
This month’s kit includes:
- One 8″ (20.3 cm) diameter chipboard wreath.
- Precut paper pieces that can be rolled and shaped into three-dimensional blossoms.
- Multicolored brads to keep everything together.
- Thick twine to hang your wreath.
- Enough adhesive* to complete the project.
- Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, So Saffron, white.
*Please note that you will need a hot glue gun for this project, which is not included in the kit.
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Technique Focus—Watercolor
Looking for a technique to use this month? We’ve got you covered! Pack a few Water Painters and sheets of Watercolor Paper in your craft bag and show your customers how fun and easy it is to decorate your projects using watercolors!
For this card, we created a stencil using a die-cut border from the Basic Borders Dies. With Watercolor Paper as our base, we placed the stencil at the top of our paper and did a simple watercolor wash with some light blue ink. We then moved the stencil down the paper and did another wash. We repeated that process until the whole paper was colored. We then dried our brush and went back over the paper with a darker blue, making sure that all the brush strokes were going in the same direction. This added some depth and shading to our sky.
As you use this watercolor technique, be sure to be aware of the different effects that can be created with wet and dry Water Painters. And don’t be afraid to encourage other craft friends to try it out for themselves!
CASEing Color
Sometimes all it takes to jump-start your next project is to fall in love—with a color combination, that is!
For this assignment, our Concept Artist borrowed a trendy palette from a card she liked from the January–April 2023 Mini Catalog. The colors? Basic White, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Old Olive, Petal Pink, and Sahara Sand. She also used Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate, and Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends.
Images from the Way to Grow Stamp Set provided the focal point. “This set is a fun mix of line art and solid imagery,” she shared. “I used Stampin’ Blends to fill in some of the line art, then ink pads for the solid stamps. To color the shirt—since I wanted it white—I just used a Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend to create outlines where shadows would appear in real life.”
“Masking to create a faux border is a fun way to add interest to your background,” she continued. “I cut Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper into strips and lined up all four sides with the strips 1/4″ (6.4 mm) of the way in. I used a Blending Brush to blend Pool Party ink all over the background, then peeled up the masking paper. This creates a clean look and is easy to do!”
And those lovely, little dots? “I usually look for embellishments that will enhance and not detract from the overall composition of a project,” she explained. “The Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots in the January–April 2023 Mini Catalog add a perfect touch without overwhelming to the card!”
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| Now that it’s a new year, hopefully we can all spend a little more time doing what we love: stamping! Whether you want to keep your projects simple or step them up, these designs we made using the Sale-A-Bration Thanks a Bunch Stamp Set will help you get back into the stamping spirit. CASUAL We kept it casual with this card. All we did was stamp out the carrots and leaves, then add a few polka dot accents and a die-cut sentiment. AVID We took our second card to the next level. Once we fussy cut the carrots, we temporarily placed them on the card front, then stamped and heat embossed the dots over the top. We used Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the carrots, being sure to line them up with the dots. We finished with few Classic Matte Dots as a simple embellishment. ARTFULLY AVID We really stepped up our game with our third card. First, we blended the Dots & Spots panel with Calypso Coral ink and splattered that and the carrots with water to give them a watercolor look. Then instead of stamping out the accents on the carrots, we heat embossed them with gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder for an extra shine. Next, we stamped out the carrot leaves, and stamped off a few times to make a few leaves a bit lighter. We fussy cut the leaves and crumpled them a bit before attaching them to the carrots. We finished by untwisting gold Simply Elegant Trim, and using the frayed pieces to tie a few bows before adhering them to the tops of the carrots. |
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SAYING THANKS KIT
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DETAILS
This kit includes:
- Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- Printed die-cut words, precut pieces, and enough adhesive to complete projects.
- White baker’s twine and iridescent diamond sequins.
- Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm).
- Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide.
Creative Challenge for January
An exciting new year is the perfect time to set goals—like developing creative skills in 2023. If that’s your resolution and you’re determined to keep it, our monthly Creative Challenges are here to help!
This month’s goal is to use Watercolor Pencils with Water Painters, and one of our amazing Concept Artists has accepted the challenge! If you’d like to CASE her card, she has provided the following helpful tips.
- Stamp the images with Jet Black StāzOn (which is great for watercolor projects and creates a crisp black image); then, color them with Watercolor Pencils. To finish, use a Water Painter to smooth out the lines.
- Use White Craft Stampin’ Ink Refill and Water Painters to add white splatter to the background before adhering the sentiment and flowers.
- Splatter the background with a hint of black ink. Simply flick the brush end of a Stampin’ Write Marker against the inside of the lid to achieve this “distressed” look.
- Adhere the Pale Papaya and Calypso Coral diamonds (made using ink on Watercolor Paper) to the Basic White Cardstock layer; then, adhere this layer to the card front.
- Adhere a Garden Green twine bow to the bouquet (use the Three Twine Combo Pack). Our artist took half the strands out to make a daintier bow.
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We can’t wait to see what you do with our first Creative Challenge of the year, so be sure to post it on social media using #CreativeChallengeSU. Good luck!
Technique Focus
Did you know you can color your stamps without using a single ink pad? It’s true! Instead of ink pads, you can use Stampin’ Write Markers to add color and variety to your stamps.
For our card, we used a stamp from the Reasons to Smile Stamp Set as our focal point. We colored the words with Coastal Cabana, the flowers with Daffodil Delight, and the leaves with Granny Apple Green. We colored the stamp twice to make sure the image was nice and dark, then we breathed on the stamp to activate the color. We stamped out the image and then added a few Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to give the card a little shine without taking away focus from the stamp.
This technique is super simple, but it allows you to have multiple colors on your stamp rather than just one color from an ink pad. Give it a try this week and let us know how it turns out!
Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin
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Seal your love this season with the Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit represents the tradition of locking a padlock on a bridge to symbolize unbreakable love. It comes with everything you need to make 9 darling love-themed cards—3 each of 3 designs. So, no matter who your dance partner or dinner date is, you can make something heartfelt for them this season.
This month’s kit includes:
• Everything you need to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• A special love-themed photopolymer stamp set!
• 1 Fresh Freesia Ink Spot.
• Unique padlock and key die cuts that you can mix and match to create something heartfelt!
Plus, this month there is a special add-on! The add-on is a heart-shaped treat box. These Heart Boxes are easy to put together and will take your crafting even further. Add-ons are live during the subscription period, but are only available while supplies last. Act quick, and don’t miss out on these Heart Boxes filled with love!
ENJOY CREATIVITY
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| The Christmas season is the perfect time to send love to people you care about, and what better way than with a handmade card? Try spreading the love this season—you never know who may need it! CASUAL We kept this card super simple by adhering a 4-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (11.4 x 10.8 cm) card front to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals—we used the same color for the card front and base. We then added a narrow 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (6.4 x 10.8 cm) piece of Basic White Cardstock as our focal point. We stamped our lighthouse image using the Lighthouse Point Stamp Set, added a sentiment, and finished it off with a Linen Thread for a nautical rope feel. AVID We stepped up our second card by stamping with VersaMark ink on our card base to give the illusion of clouds. Then we tore some Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede Cardstock to represent water and land. We wanted to add a bit more texture to the cardstock, so we used the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder. ARTFULLY AVID For our final card we die cut a few pieces to assemble our lighthouse and added some rocks to our landscape. We finished up the card with some Faux Sea Glass Shapes—we loved how much they matched with our water theme. |
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Creative Challenge for December
Do you look forward to our monthly Creative Challenges as much as we do? Get ready to be inspired for the final challenge of 2022!
This month we are using embossing folders in a creative way. Our concept artist chose the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder and a variety of Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads (Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Petal Pink, So Saffron, and Soft Seafoam) to create a posh and upscale card that’s super-easy to make.
Using the Blending Brushes, apply a heavy amount of ink to the positive side of the folder in slightly slanted rows. Then, take a piece of Basic White Cardstock, insert it inside the embossing folder, and run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The color goes on beautifully on the debossed parts and creates lovely, white, distressed spaces on the raised areas.
Multipurpose Liquid Glue is perfect for adhering the gold, framed piece to the sentiment and the Split Card Textures die cut to the card front. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the tag, and Glue Dots to adhere the Simply Elegant Trim and the leaves cut from Soft Sea Foam and Vellum Cardstock.
Finish it by adding a few Brushed Butterflies for extra glitz. So pretty!
Ready to make a great card using an embossing folder? We’d love to see your work, so post it on social media using the #CreativeChallengeSU hashtag. Have fun!
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