Tuesday, November 30, 2021
LAST CHANCE LIST (Starts 12/1/2021 Midnight MT/ 2AM Eastern)
Monday, November 29, 2021
Festive & Bright BIG CHRISTMAS TREE Card
It is no secret that the Festive & Bright Bundle was my favorite from the (Holiday) Mini Catalog 2021. I can't stop using it, lol!
I have several other blog posts and videos using this bundle if you are looking for ideas but today's post is about stamping AND die cutting the garland in repeat to create a fun Christmas tree card.
Before I get into the details of how to make the card...
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Ok onto the details of how to make the card...
Card Measurements:
Take one 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of Basic White Cardstock
Score the whole sheet (width wise) at 5-1/2"
Cut whole sheet (length wise) at 4-1/4"
You will get two card bases from one sheet of cardstock!
How I Made This Card:
Stamp & Die Cut (5) Christmas Garlands - I used Evening Evergreen Ink and chose to keep the bulbs white but you could create a multicolor light look with your Stampin' Blends.
Color Each garland with the Stampin' Blends Combo Just Jade. NOTE: So many wonderful greens you can choose from I chose Just Jade.
I also used several products from the Sweet Stockings Suite on this card:
Using the Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper, I cut a stitched rectangle layer using the Cherry Cobbler pattern and fussy cut the dog in lights and the mouse carrying a present (on the opposite side of same DSP paper).
Add Matte Decorative Dots in multicolors so create a look of ornaments on your tree.
Use Pool Party Striped Grosgrain ribbon to create an adorable tree topper. Adhere with Mini Glue Dot.
I chose to pop each garland up on Stampin' Dimensionals.
I trimmed off any part of the garland if it went over the edge of the card.
I used "A Merry Hello" from the Be Jolly Stamp Set. Stamped in Cherry Cobbler on 1/2" strip of Basic White Cardtsock and used the Banner Pick a Punch to trim each edge.
This is such a fun, BIG IMPACT card and you can decide how big and fluffy you want your tree to be!
Thank you for stopping by the blog and happy crafting!
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Paper Pumpkin November 2021 ALTERNATIVES: Gifts Galore Alternate Card an...
The November Paper Pumpkin Teaser Ad |
December 2021 Paper Pumpkin Teaser Ad |
DIY Gift Wrap using Easel Paper, the Coordinating Colors and adding the Metallic Mesh Ribbon gives your DIY wrapping paper extra fun festive flare! |
This collage shows some quick looks of how to make smaller trees easily from the big trees in the kit, or turning it into a card embellishment |
This is a standard size card and I trimmed off part of the snowman and created snowflakes with the stamp from the kit and adding white heat emboss |
This turned out so fun, changing the tree and presents into embellishments on a card and slightly angling the sentiments. |
If you feel the tree is "too big" for cards do not despair, you can use your tree punch to make small trees JUST AS CUTE as the big guy. |
IN THE VIDEO:
Friday, November 19, 2021
November 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Gifts Galore! Unboxing & Assembling the Kit
Today's blog post is all about the November 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Gifts Galore!
It's ADORABLE! It's different! It's BIG!
I did an unboxing on my Facebook Live and simply assembled the treat boxes exactly as the Paper Pumpkin team designed them. My imagination started to soar and I will be doing an alternate projects video very soon! Until then, you can catch the replay here!
ABOUT PAPER PUMPKIN & HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
If you are new to crafting... or thinking of starting a new hobby... or maybe you haven't heard of what a Paper Pumpkin kit is before today... Paper Pumpkin is a monthly craft subscription box from Stampin' Up! (available in the U.S.) that has everything you need to make cards or treat boxes. Each kit is all-inclusive meaning everything you need to create the projects is inside the box. There are easy with visual instructions. Each box includes: a stamp set, an ink spot, adhesives, embellishments, the projects of that month, etc.Monday, November 15, 2021
Seasonal Sale Starts November 16, 17, 18th Only (2021)!
Hello! How exciting to have the Stampin' Up! Seasonal Sale for THREE DAYS ONLY! The sale starts at on November 16th and ends on November 18th! If you are shopping online it starts at Midnight Mountain/ 2AM Eastern and by phone (phone orders) 7AM Mountain/ 9AM PACIFIC.
Friday, November 12, 2021
How to Make a Christmas Gift Tag: Easy and Adorable
I decided to keep today's project nice and easy. There will be some coloring with Stampin' Blends and even that is kept pretty simple.
QUICK NOTE: If you like clean and simple projects you will enjoy these gift tags. I kept my tags single sided but Stampin' Blends do bleed through the back of Basic White Cardstock, so if you want a double sided tag I suggest die cutting two tags and then gluing them together back to back for one double sided tag.
I have attached the YouTube replay to this blog. I sped up the coloring but if you enjoy longer content or talking while I color the original Facebook Live is available on my Facebook page.
PRODUCTS USED:
Be Jolly Stamp Set:https://www.stampinup.com/products/be-jolly-cling-stamp-set?demoid=2212777
Tailor Made Tags Dies: https://www.stampinup.com/products/tailor-made-tags-dies?demoid=2212777
Basic White Cardstock: https://www.stampinup.com/products/basic-white-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?demoid=2212777
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine: https://www.stampinup.com/products/stampin-cut-emboss-machine?demoid=2212777
Stampin' Blends in the following shades: Shop Stampin' Blends
Real Red, Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Ivory, Bronze, Pale Papaya, Daffodil Delight, Evening Evergreen, Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Gray Granite, Color Lifter
Shop all of the colors here:
HOW TO MAKE THE TAG:
Using your Basic White Cardstock and Tailor Made Tags Dies create your die cuts with Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. I chose the largest of each tag shape for these tags.
Using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (this ink won't smear with alcohol markers) stamp your image - I chose one feature image (Santa, Tree, Sleigh) for each tag and colored it with the Stampin' Blends. I chose one sentiment for each tag or the "To From" stamp. Each tag is almost entirely from the Be Jolly stamp set. The one exception is "Festive & Bright" sentiment from the stamp set of the same name.
I stuck mostly with traditional colors but did decide to color one Santa in a blue suit instead of red and I chose Misty Moonlight Light for that suit.
Choose whatever color combinations you find fun or Christmas or keep your gift recipient in mind and customize it to what they love.
Don't forget the ribbon! I chose Gold Shimmer Ribbon (a favorite of mine) but you can grab whatever matches your tags!
I personally love coloring stamped images. I find it very soothing and I really think it brings images to life. Stampin' Blends are such a great gift to consider for the holidays as well.
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Happy Crafting!
Melinda
Monday, November 8, 2021
Melinda's 10 Gift Ideas (Staples in the Craft Room) Edition
I have compiled a list of "craft room staple" gift ideas for the crafter in your life since I have a few more days before I can return to my craft room. I also put together my very first google slide presentation (All Images © Stampin' Up!)
Want the FREE PDF version of this Gift Ideas List? Get FREE PDF Gift Guide Here
Whether you are shopping stocking stuffers or gifts for under the tree, there are lots of great ideas here and items your crafter may not expect you to get for them!
10. Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
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Who is this for:
NEW CRAFTER: This product is great for someone who has tried stamping and loves it and would like to try embossing and/ or die cutting as they build on their crafting skills and tools for their craft room. This can help them figure out if they'd like to invest in a full size die cutting machine or if they are happy with their mini.
JUNIOR CRAFTER: This is great for the young crafter who likes to be in the craft room with Mom, Auntie and/ or Grandma.
CRAFT NIGHT HELPER TOOL: If you have friends or family who come over for a craft night and you are sharing one machine, the mini can be a great way to cut down on wait time and have more to go around.
THE TRAVELING CRAFTER (or CARPOOL CRAFTER): If you are on the go or have a craft space at a second location the Mini is ideal.
How Do I Tell Which Sets are for the Mini vs. the full size Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine?
You will see this symbol with the word "Mini" next to any die set in the catalog that will fit in the Mini.
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9. Color Collections (or Refills)
Perfect for Under the Tree! Available in 4 Different Color Collections (Set of 10) Brights, Subtles, Neutrals, Regals (pictured) Price: $67.50 Per Collection Page 126 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog |
Shop Color Collections:
Shop Refill Collections:
Brights Ink Refills Bundlehttps://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-ink-refills-brights?demoid=2212777
Neutrals Ink Refills Bundlehttps://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-ink-refills-neutrals?demoid=2212777
Subtles Ink Refills Bundlehttps://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-ink-refills-subtles?demoid=2212777
Regals Ink Refills Bundlehttps://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-ink-refills-regals?demoid=2212777
8. Clear Block Bundle
All Images © Stampin' Up! Price: $71.50 Page 145 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog |
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7. Storage, Storage, Storage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've never met a crafter who didn't need storage, or more storage, or more storage after that! haha
All Images © Stampin' Up! Price: Varies $3.00 - 30.00 Page 125 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog |
SHOP MULTIPLE STORAGE OPTIONS (They combine beautifully)
Ink Pad & Marker Storage https://www.stampinup.com/products/ink-pad-marker-storage?demoid=2212777
Shop Stampin' Blends Storage https://www.stampinup.com/products/blends-storage?demoid=2212777
Shop Topper Lid https://www.stampinup.com/products/topper-lid?demoid=2212777
Shop Topper Storage https://www.stampinup.com/products/topper-storage?demoid=2212777
Shop Open Storage https://www.stampinup.com/products/open-storage?demoid=2212777
Shop Card Display https://www.stampinup.com/products/card-display?demoid=2212777
Shop Clear Block Storage Caddy https://www.stampinup.com/products/clear-block-caddy?demoid=2212777
Who is this for?
Every crafter of all time... ever
Seriously, we will never say no to storage...
6. Take Your Pick Tool
(Bonus Points for Die Brush Tip or Pick Putty Refills)
Shop the Take Your Pick Tool https://www.stampinup.com/products/take-your-pick?demoid=2212777Who is this for?
If you are shopping fun crafty gifts under $20.00 then consider the Take Your Pick Tool. If the crafter in your life doesn't already have one they will love how versatile it is! It's #1 use in my craft room is placing those "hard to pick up gems or embellishments" easily with the putty tip, but there is a "pokey" tip and scoring tip and they are interchangeable/ interlocking and you can swap out as needed. It's very handy!
There are a few additional options with the Take Your Pick Tool. You can purchase the "Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip" for 9.00 and this little scrubber tool helps to clean out the paper bits from those intricate dies. You can also order refills for the putty tip for $3.50! Absolutely perfect and multi-functioning stocking stuffer! It'll never leave their desk once they own one.
5. Simply Shammy
Who is this for?
This is another universal stamper gift idea! Every stamper needs a quick stamp cleaner.
It doesn't look like much but this one of the best tools and it's only $8.00! This is another budget friendly winner and crafters can use multiples of these. It's a quick cleaner for stamps so if someone wants to use the same stamp but multiple colors, they can use the Simply Shammy to clean the stamp inbetween ink pads! It's can be used again and again and again! It's another tool to make the stampers life easier.
4. Paper Snips Scissors
Crafters can get very particular with their scissors! Crafters can have a tendency to lose their scissors on a cluttered craft table so backup scissors are sooooooooo good to have on hand in a drawer or a travel bag! Crafters can also use their scissors endlessly... conclusion: I recommend extra scissors too!
3. Kits
Shop with Me (Go to Kits Collection or Paper Pumpkin)
All Images © Stampin' Up! Kits Collection - Price: Varies per kit Paper Pumpkin - Price: Varies with Subscription Options Page 9 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog |
Who is this for?
NEW CRAFTERS!
THE PERSON WHO 'ISN'T CRAFTY'
THE PERSON WHO WANTS SIMPLE PROJECTS
THE PERSON WHO DOESN'T LIKE TO DESIGN (But Loves Having Directions or a Layout)
THE CRAFTER ON A BUDGET
THE CRAFTER WHO LOVES SURPRISES IN THEIR MAILBOX (Monthly)
There are so many reasons to try these all-inclusive kit options! Paper Pumpkin has monthly teasers and the Kits Collection you can choose the kit you want and know exactly what you get in it.
2. Stamparatus
Shop the Stamparatus: https://www.stampinup.com/products/stamparatus-(imperial-measurements)?demoid=2212777
Get perfect, crisp images every single time!
Takes using stamps to another level
Really get creative with patterns and sentiments
If you struggle with multi step stamping the Stamparatus will make that process easier
Includes 2 Hinged Plates, 2 Magnets and a foam mat. This is a go to gift suggestion for me!
1. The Starter Kit
Thursday, November 4, 2021
What is a Luvly Stamper? The Start with Savings Promotion! (November 4-30, 2021) + A Personal Update
This Starter Kit Promotion has BIG Savings!!!!!!!!
Monday, November 1, 2021
Dazzling Angels Online Card Class & MY GREAT PAPER PUMPKIN PROMOTION!
I am kicking off November with a holiday card class and a GREAT PAPER PUMPKIN sale!
Remember that Be Dazzling 6 x 6 specialty paper from Saleabration that isn't available anymore? Well, I have some set aside specifically for this class! So when you purchase this card kit you will get $20 in Stampin' Up! product but you will also get 3 Sheets of this Be Dazzling Specialty 6 x 6 paper! Quantities are limited so this class will be open until November 10th or sellout!
How can you get information about this class? Join my email list, email me at stampingwithhart@gmail.com or message me and I'll get the link to the class to you!
Kits are $39.00 and product add-ons are available if you want to order specific products to use for this class. |
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