Crafting Up the Coast

On this card I used the DSP Tis the season, pg 31 MC.  I created this card with the Poinsettia Dies, pg 16 MC.  I used the dies Stitched Rectangles, pg 183 AC, on Whisper White CS.  In addition I used Shaded Spruce CS and Red Velvet paper pack, pg 63 MC for the berries.  The sentiment, “Pointsettia Petals, pg 16 MC, is stamped with real Red ink and the base card is Thick Whisper White.  You can see the supplies used to make this card HERE.

I created this card using the Poinsettia Dies, pg 16 MC, and the Stitched So Sweetly Dies, pg 179 AC.  The background is Seaside Spray embossed with the Folder Winter Snow, pg 37 MC.  The Poinsettias are die cut on Gold Foil Sheets, pg 153 AC.  The beery spray is Balmy blue Glimmer Paper, pg 37 MC and the bling is Gilded Gems pg 157 AC.  I used Whisper White to back the sentiment which is embossed in Gold Embossing Powder.  Bling used is Blue-adhesive backed Gems, pg 37 MC.

This card was created using the “Banner Year” stamp set, pg 65 MC.  I used the dies from Peek a Boo Dies pg, 62 MC and Little Treat Box Dies, pg 70 MC.  I used Vellum CS to die cut the webs and Basic Black CS for the Spiders.  I shaded the webs with Smokey Slate ink.  I fussy cut the bats and colored images with Pumpkin Pie, and Shaded Spruce Blends, and Memento Black ink.  The whisper White background is embossed with the Cobwebs 3D Embossing Folder, pg 53 MC.  It is layered on Gorgeous Grape CS and the base card is Basic Black.  You can go here to see these products.

This card was created using the Poinsettia Dies, pg 16 MC and the Ornate Layers Dies, pg 177 AC.  I used Coastal Cabana CS, Shaded Spruce and Whisper White CS.  In addition, I used the Red Velvet Paper Pack on pg, 63 MC.  The stamped image are from the stamp set, “Christmas Means More”, pg 29 MC.  I used Shaded Spruce and Real Red blends to color the stamped images.  The card Base is Thick Whisper White.  Go here to see these products.

I created this card with the set “Festvie Corners”, pg 66 MC and the Poinsettia Dies, pg 16 MC.  Ink used was Memento Black on White Whisper White on Cherry Cobbler card Base.  Bling I used was Gilded Gems pg 157 AAC.  Red Velvet card stock can be found on pg 63 MC.

I created this card using the Hostess Stamp set “A Merry Hello” pg 81 MC, and the set “Christmas Means More” pg 29 MC.  The card stock is Whisper White and the Inks I used are Real Red, Pacific Point, and Old Olive.  I embossed the sentiment and the Bell in Gold Embossing Powder.  The stockings are hung on the Gold Metallic trim from the Forever Greenery Pack, pg 161 AC.  I colored the bells in with an old Wink of Stella Glitter brush that I added Gold Metallic Ink refill to.  There is always a little glitter left behind to make your own colors.

I love both of these, although the Doctor has put me on Decaf and no chocolate, but I can live with that as long as it is just temporary.

This card was created using the stamp set from the bundle (10% discount) “Nothing’s Better than” pg 91 AC.  The DSP is from the Flowers for Every Season, pg 148 AC.  I used Early Espresso card stock to die cut the sentiment.  I used Cinnamon Cider to stamp the sentiment on Whisper White CS.  I stamped the images on very vanilla CS and colored with Cinnamon Cider Blends.  And of course the bling is from the In-Color Enamel Dots, pg 158 AC.

This card was created using the “Coming Home Bundle” (10% discount) pg 24-26 MC.  The DSP used for the background is from Trimming The Town. The base card is crumb cake.  Ink used to stamp the sentiment, “Christmas Means More”, pg 29 MC, is Early Espresso.  The bells (fussy cut) are stamped in Black Stazon Ink on Gold foil, pg 153, AC.

If you were in my Friday night club you would have made this card last night.

I used the bundle “Poinsettia Petals” (10% discount), pg 16 MC, and embossed in Gold on Whisper White Thick CS.  I stamped the sentiment in Seaside Spray Ink.  I die cut the berries in Balmy Blue Glimmer paper, pg 37 MC and the ribbon is the Seaside Spray Metallic on pg 160 AC.  Of course, I had to add a little bling to finish it off, Blue adhesive Backed Gems, pg 37 MC.  If you like this card you can find the supplies here.

Ok, so I can’t promise that I won’t use this DSP for a while, but I will try not to use it on the next few cards I post. LOL.

I created this card using Very Vanilla CS for the sentiment from “Banner Year, pg 65 MC and Thick Very Vanilla CS for the card base.  The DSP is Gilded Autumn, pg 45.  The sentiment is  die cut with the Stitched Rectangle Dies, pg 183 AC.  That is the layered on Copper Foil paper, pg 153 AC and then die cut with Ornate Layers Dies, pg 177 AC, as is the background paper.  The leaves are cut with the Stitched Leaves dies, pg 49 MC.  The ribbon is 3/8” Embroidered Ribbon, pg 57 MC.  Hope you like it!

Please feel free to comment on this post or any other that you may like.  As always you can go HERE to see products used in all my projects.

I am so addicted to this DSP.  This card was created using the sentiment from the set “Celebrations Tidings”, pg 58 MC.  The ribbon is from All the trimmings combo pack, pg 25, MC.  I stamped the sentiment on Very Vanilla CS and layered it on the DSP, Gilded Autumn, pg 45 MC.  In fact, all of the paper on this card is from that pack.  I used the Acorn Trinkets to embellish the front.  The card base is Thick Very Vanilla CS.  You can go here to see these products.

I love these “Poinsettia Dies” pg 16 MC,  because they not only cut but they emboss as you can see by the photo.  So delightful!  Also, please note the beautiful foiled DSP, “Wonder of the Season” pg 31 MC used as the background.

The poinsettia is cut out with our new Red Velvet Paper, pg 63 MC.  The leaves are cut with Mossy Meadow CS and the Poinsettia is embellished with Beaded Pearls, pg 15 MC.  It is layered on Whisper White CS die cut with our Ornate Layers Dies, pg 177 AC.  The base card is Cherry Cobbler and the sentiment is from the Hostess stamp set “A Merry Hello”, pg 81 MC.  Ink used is Real Red.

We also made this card in Wednesday club.  This beautiful set, pg 17 is the Peaceful Bundle which can be purchased at 10% discount when you order both the stamp set and dies.  I used the Evergreen Forrest Embossing Folder, pg 35 MC, on Mint Macaron CS for the background and sponged it with shaded spruce ink. I used gold foil for the star.  The images are colored with our Blends, Pretty Peacock, Seaside Surf, Crumb Cake, Granite Gray, So Saffron, Soft Suede and Petal Pink.  The base card and Manger is Soft Suede.  The floor of the manger is Crumb Cake CS embossed with Tasteful Textile, pg 185 AC and sponged with crumb Cake ink.

This is one of the cards we made this week.  I used the Stitched Leaves Dies, pg 49 MC, to cut out the leaf in Copper Foil.  In addition, I used the beautiful Guilded Autumn Specialty DSP,  pg 45 MC.  I lay this over Early Espresso CS and used Very Vanilla Thick CS for the base card.  The sentiment is from the set “poinsettia Petals, pg 16 MC.  I embellished the front of this with Acorn Trinkets, pg 45 MC.

I used several of the DSP papers from the Gilded Autumn Specialty, pg 45 MC, on this card.  I used Very Vanilla Card Stock and the base card is Crumb Cake.  The ink is Cajun Craze and I used the Stitched Rectangle dies, pg 183 AC, on all of the different layers.  I die cut the leaves from our Copper Foil, pg 153 AC, with the Stitched Leaves dies, pg 49 MC.   The embellishments are Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets, pg 156 AC.  Linen Thread, pg 161 AC, is used on the second layer DSP.  The pumpkin is fussy cut from another sheet of the DSP.

I submitted this card for this month’s challenge at SUO.

I wanted you to see this beautiful paper “Gilded Autumn Specialty” on pg 48 MC.  On this card I used the die from Ornate Layers, pg 177 AC, Cajun Craze ink, Gold ribbon from the Forever Greenery combo, pg 161 and braided ribbon trim, pg 162 AC.  The wooden embellishments are In Good taste elements, pg 158 AC.  The base card is Mint Macaron card stock.

Braided

I just had to share this with y’all.  I just received with my club orders, along with a pack of GILDED AUTUMN SPECIALTY DSP that I decided to order for myself.  It is by far the absolute BEST DSP I have ever seen.

You can go HERE to see it but, the catalog does not do it justice.  In fact, that is the reason that I did not order it in the pre-order for Demonstrators.  One of my downline told me how beautiful it was so I ordered it.  Good decision!

I have one more card to make for my Wednesday morning club this week and I a going to use this paper.  Can’t wait!

I guess you can tell I love this set, “Have a Hoot”, pg 62 MC, with all the owls.  I cut this out with the matching dies, Peek-a-Hoot dies, and layered it on Whisper White Card Stock, die cut with the Ornate Layers Dies, pg 177 AC.  Blends I used where Soft Suede, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, and Ivory.    I used our Stampin’ write markers to stamp the Tree branch and sentiments (memento Black) and snow flakes (Seaside Spray).  The Background is from Feels Like Frost 6×6 DSP, pg 42 MC.  I embellished the front of the card with Metallic Pearls, pg 156 AC.  Visit my website to see products.

I created this card with the set, “Celebration Tidings” from the Plaid Tidings Suite, pgs 56-58 MC.  The dies are also from this suite along with the DSP.  The colors of Blends that I used were Pumpkin Pie, Shaded Spruce, and Mango Medley.  The background is on Cinnamon Cider Card Stock and embossed with the Embossing Folder, Tasteful Textures, pg 185 AC.  I used the In-color Enamel Dots, pg 158 AC to embellish the front of the card.  I used thick Whisper White CS for the base card.  You can go here to see products.

I used the set “Peaceful Nativity”, pg 17 MC.  I didn’t use any of our Inks on this card but I did emboss the front with White Embossing Powder, pg 46.  I used the die cut from Nativity Dies, pg 17 MC, with our Silver Foil Paper, pg 153 AC.  The star, Glitter Star ornaments, can be found on pg 9 MC.  I also used the white craft ink refill mixed with a little water and splattered the front of the Midnight Navy card front.  I then layered this on our Thick Whisper White card stock.

This card was created using the Wonder of the season Memories and More Cards & Envelopes, pg 31 MC.  The images are from the Hostess set “A Merry Hello”, pg 81 MC.  The colors I used were Real Red, and Old Olive Blends.  This card is a little larger the our normal A2 card size.  I love that the card front design matches the envelope.  To see these products go Here.

I love this sentiment, it reminds me of watching Christmas cartoons with my kids.  The sentiment is from the set, “Christmas Means More”, pg 29 MC, stamped with Memento Black.  The Images are from the set “Coming Home”, pg 26 MC.  I used our Blends to color the images, Old Olive, So Saffron, Real Red, Granite Gray, Soft Suede, and Mango Medley.  Card Stock is Whisper White on Basic black and base card is Thick Whisper White.

Well everyone, it appears that my eye surgery went well and I am very grateful for the good doctor that performed the removal of my cataracts and then replaced the lens in my eyes so I could see without glasses again.  It is amazing how you can see immediately after the surgery.  Technology is so awesome!

Fortunately, I found an old pair of Readers that I can use to see up close until my next appointment with her when she determines what exact strength I will need.  I want to thank all of you for your beautiful hand made cards and especially your prayers and understanding while going through this.  I am truly blessed to have such wonderful friends.  Love and hugs to all of you.

This is another card we created for our Wednesday morning club.  I used the suite “Whale of a Time”, pg 94-96 and the DSP, Whale of a Time.  This DSP is so awesome and you can create several cards with it.  I just love it.

Here I stamped the images in Misty Moonlight and Poppy Parade, along with the sentiment.  The cute little turtle is cut out (fussy cut) from the DSP.  However, there are images in this DSP that can be punched out with the coordinating punch.  The entire suite can be bundled with a 10% discount.  You can opt to just purchase the stamp set and punch, as a bundle for 10% off also.  I mounted this on a card base of Balmy Blue Card Stock.  You can see this entire suite here.

I created this card with the sets “Have a Hoot”, pg 62 MC and “Festive Corners”, pg 66MC.  Card stock used was Very Vanilla and Basic Black. Inks used were Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Mango Medley and Soft Suede Blends.

I used our stamparatus, pg 164 AC to center the cobweb corners.  This is an incredible tool for perfect alignment of images and sentiments.  Go HERE to see products.

Hello Everyone,

Today is my second cataract surgery.  After that they will put in the new lens and I will not need to wear glasses again.  Yippee!

However, I will still need to wear “Readers” as I am not a candidate for that surgery, because of Macular Degeneration.  Don’t get me wrong, I am very appreciative of being able to see far away again.  Actually, I am blessed to be able to see at all.

I always have plenty of readers available, from years ago, that I have kept.  They come in handy when my friends, customers, and family, forget theirs. LOL.

I may not post again for a while, but will be back at as soon as possible.  Stay safe and keep stamping!

Hugs, Patti

If you were in my Wednesday morning club, this would be one of the cards you would be making.  I used the Stitched Leaves Dies, pg 49 MC on Very Vanilla CS.  I layered it on a piece of Shimmery White CS which I washed with Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, and Real Red ink pads.  I rubbed the pads on a craft mat and spritzed with plain water and then ran the card stock over the inks to produce a beautiful wash.  That is what you see under the stitched leaves.  Every card is different because all the inks absorb into the CS differently.

I used the new Banners Pick A Punch, pg 65 MC, on Pumpkin Pie CS and stamped the sentiment, From the set “Banner Year”, same page, in Tangerine Tango.  The wooden embellishments are from the ‘In Good Tastes Elements’, pg 158 AC.  The base card is Thick Very Vanilla CS.  You can see these products here.

Hey Crafters and stampers,

If you ordered from me in the month of July and you spent over $50 before shipping & tax, you would have received a bonus code through your email from Stampin’Up!©.  

Please remember that those Bonus codes have to be applied to your August purchases.  Each Bonus Code is worth $5 credit in product.  However, they expire the end of this month.

Go HERE to see catalogs if you do not have one yet.  If you want the annual Catalog (AC) or the Mini (MC) please contact me to get yours.

This has to be one of my favs in the new annual catalog (AC).  You can find both the stamp set “Nothing’s Better Than” and the Matching dies,”Love you More Than” on pg 91 AC.  You can get them bundled at 10% discount.  Both are so versatile.  As you can see, from previous posts, I have already made several cards with this set and dies.

On this card I used Just Jade and Whisper White Card stock.  I Embossed the Whisper White with the folder, Subtle 3D, pg 185.  I stamped the candy with Early Espresso and I colored them with Ivory, and soft Suede Blends.  I also added Crystal Effects, no longer available through Stampin’Up!©.  However, I have seen where some demos are using the Fine Tip Glue pen, pg 162, to get the same effects.  Visit here to see more.

I created another card with the set, Peaceful Nativity, and the matching Nativity dies,  pg 17 MC.  I used the DSP, Ornate Garden Specialty, pg 149 AC.  I cut the Palm trees out with Early Espresso and Mossy Meadow card stock.  The background is Very vanilla and the base card is Soft Suede.

The Blends I used are Pool Party, Seaside Spray, So Saffron, Old Olive, Granny Apple Green, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, and Granite Gray.  The star embellishments are from All The Trimmings, pg 25 MC.  The sentiment is layered on Gold Foil from a die cut out with Little Treats Box dies, pg 70 MC.