10. October 2017 · Comments Off on More from the Design team · Categories: Cards

Documenting a Day in Amsterdam

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Have you ever taken a mini-break in your own city? My husband and I did a few weeks ago and we loved it! We went to Amsterdam, acted like tourists (in our own city, LOL!), and took some lovely pictures.

Of course I had to document this little trip, and the best and easiest way to do that is with our Memories & More Card Packs!

For this project I picked the Perfect Days Memories & More Card Pack (144209). I really love the black and white patterns in combination with Lemon Lime Twist, Soft Sky, and Emerald Envy.

For this pocket page layout I printed my photos with my Instax printer. I like the size of the photos and it really worked out perfectly in combination with the Memories & More Card Pack and the Variety Pack 12″ x 12″ Photo Pocket Pages (144204).

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I embellished the cards with a few wood veneer hearts from the Hearts & Stars Elements (144215), but the Memories & More Card Pack contains a lot of extras. On the card with the cute kitty I used some stickers from the pack.

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And of course the Cat Punch (144666) is perfect to add to this card! Isn’t his little bow adorable? Here are some of the other cards in this layout.

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For the card below with the beautiful canal houses I used some of the other punches: the Leaf Punch (144667) and the Circle Tab Punch (143754).

I stamped the word Amsterdam using the Labeler Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set (141936)—and there you go, the title of this layout!

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It was so easy to document our little trip to Amsterdam, and the layout was done in no time!

Do you have some pictures left of your city trip? Grab your Memories & More Card Pack and a Pocket Page and document it!

Happy crafting!

Miriam van Eyden
2017 Artisan Design Team

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06. October 2017 · Comments Off on Small Gifts Maintain a Friendship · Categories: Cards

Hi there! I’d like to show you a super-quick gift idea—because sometimes it’s the little things that best express our appreciation, gratitude, and joy.

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“It’s the small gifts that maintain a friendship” is a fantastic German proverb that means a great deal. Sometimes you just want to tell someone “Hey, I’m so glad you’re there,” and then give them a little something.

Personally, I don’t think cost matters! The most important thing is that your gift comes from the heart, and (if possible), is handmade. Giving is simply fun and it also creates friendships!

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In the summer, there are so many beautiful flowers to pick or buy, and who doesn’t like getting flowers? Wrapped nicely, a little bunch of flowers can also have a big effect! With little effort, you can create a lovely personal gift.

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For my flower wrapper I used a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock (item 120953), which I first cut to 21 x 21 cm, rolled into a cone, and then glued together with Fast Fuse (item 129026).

I die cut the heart from Whisper White Cardstock (item 100730) using the Bloomin’ Heart Thinlits Dies (item 140621), then I glued it onto the cone. I also die cut a smaller heart using the Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies (item 141707) to match the flowers. As my roses are almost Melon Mambo, I decided to use that cardstock (item 115320). I embossed a sentiment from the Bloomin’ Love Stamp Set (item 140643) using Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (item 109129) and adhered the heart with Stampin’ Dimensionals (item 104430) for a 3D effect. Finally, I tied a bow with Linen Thread (item 104199) and added the small wooden heart from Hearts & Stars Elements (item 144215).

I hope you like the quick and flowery gift idea!

Happy creating!

Sylwia Schreck
2017 Artisan Design Team

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04. October 2017 · Comments Off on From the design team · Categories: Cards

Christmas at the Kids’ Table

It’s no secret that I absolutely love Christmas and I have fond childhood memories of sitting at the “kids’ table” for Christmas lunch. These days I’d probably rather be there than sitting at the “adults’ table” talking about how exhausted we are after all the seasonal preparations!

Handcrafted table settings are one of my favorite things to create and Stampin’ Up! makes it so easy. I created this fun Christmas setting for the “kids table” using the Tags & Trimmings Bundle (item 146062) from the holiday catalog and the super-adorable Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper (item 144629) which is perfect for this table setting.

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I created the cutlery pocket using the Trim Your Stocking Thinlits Dies (item 144682). I added texture to the Crumb Cake Cardstock (item 120953) using the Burlap Stamp Set (item 143982) and the Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad (item 126975). And I used the Tags & Trimmings Stamp Set (item 144832) to add the sweet holly using the Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad (item 100702) and Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad (item 131180). I stamped the buttons using Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (item 126949), then finished with a Linen Thread bow (item 104199).

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The Tags & Trimmings Stamp Set did the rest of the work! I fussy cut the little cars for the straw and the card and used the paper to make the Christmas cracker. Then I tied the ends of the cracker with Real Red 1/8″ Solid Ribbon (item 144631). The best part is . . . you can use your Paper Snips to curl this ribbon, and it works beautifully!

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Other products used for this project were the Big Shot (item 143263); Paper Snips (103579); Gusseted Cellophane Bag (item 141704); Vellum Cardstock (item 101856); Gold Binder Clips (item 141673), and Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (145372).

It’s hard to believe Christmas is just around the corner and hopefully I have inspired you with other ways to get creative with your Christmas table this year!

Hugs,

Louise Sharp
2017 Artisan Design Team

02. October 2017 · Comments Off on Got Coffee? · Categories: Cards

Can you believe that it’s September already? Do you know what that means? That’s right! It’s time for a new Stampin’ Up! holiday catalog! This is always one of my favorite times of year—not because the kids go back to school or the end of summer is near, but because the holiday season is on its way, and Stampin’ Up! releases some pretty amazing products to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

This year’s catalog has got to be one of my favorites! It’s FULL of fun and gorgeous new stamps, papers, and embellishments that are truly must-haves. Today I’m sharing a few cards that were created with one of my favorites from the new holiday catalog, the Merry Café Stamp Set (144965).

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This fun stamp set has sentiments and images for all seasons! The first card I created just had to have a pumpkin spice latte! This card features a few patterns from the new Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper (item 144613), a pumpkin spice latte created using the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (143263), and the Coffee Cups Framelits Dies (143745). I used the gorgeous new Jute Twine (144625) to tie a bow around the card layer for added interest.

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Isn’t this next card the cutest? To create the mummy, I began by cutting out a coffee cup using the Big Shot and the Coffee Cups Framelits Dies. Next, I used the Stampin’ Trimmer (126889) to cut 1/2″ strips of Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650). I sponged the edges with a Stamping Sponge (141337) and the Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’  Pad (126975). Then, using the Multipurpose Liquid Glue, I adhered the Very Vanilla strips to the coffee cup in an overlapping pattern. I created the eyes using the 1/2″ Circle Punch (119869) and the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (140396) and inserted them between the Very Vanilla strips. Way too cute and lots of fun! My favorite for sure!

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Here’s a close-up of the mummy card. It’s somewhat difficult to see exactly what’s behind the Vellum Cardstock (101856) cup topper but there’s whipped cream complete with sprinkles! The sprinkles were created by flicking the brush end of the Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker (131259) into the cup top and onto the Whisper White Cardstock (100730) whipped cream. The close-up also shows a sampling of the fun new Spooky Night Designer Series Paper (144610).

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Since I made an adorable card for Halloween, I felt it was only fitting that I create an equally cute one for Christmas. This card features two patterns from the Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper Stack (144617) to make a Santa Claus-themed drink! The Merry and Christmas sentiments were stamped a few times onto a strip of Very Vanilla Cardstock. I used the Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad (126973) and Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (126949). I created Santa’s buckle using the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Gold Glimmer Paper (133719), and the Layering Squares Framelits Dies (141708).

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Just as I did with the mummy card, I added a huge dollop of “whipped cream” to this one—this time with red and green peppermint sprinkles on top. I created a peppermint straw using the Coffee Cafe Stamp Set (143677) and adhered it behind the whipped cream.

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Last, but certainly not least, is another card that features yet another cute cup of coffee. The “I love you and coffee” sentiment is an adorable way to share your affection! This valentine features two more patterns from the Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper. That’s right, the Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper works for more than just Christmas! The colors are perfect for all occasions and when paired with this particular sentiment, it makes the perfect Valentine’s Day card!

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I hope I’ve inspired you to create a few (or twenty!) cards using the new Merry Café Stamp Set.

Dani Dziama
2017 Artisan Design Team