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The thing I loved about upstate NY were the beautiful white Birch trees. I remember one day years ago when I was golfing, that a huge branch fell off one of the trees on the golf course and I remember dragging it off and bringing it home. My husband sawed it into four pieces and I still have them. I decorate the fireplace with them every year when we are not using it. They are still beautiful, and I am so thankful that no one has tried to use them for fire wood. I would, of course, be crushed if that ever happened and needless to say I would have to hurt the person who did that. LOL
When I first saw this embossing folder, Woodland Textured, page 30 AC, that is what inspired me to design this card with white birch trees. Although, I suppose you could use it for any type trees just by changing the color. I brayered the background of the folder with Pacific Point ink which left the trees white. I used the set Among the Branches, same page, for the sentiment. That can also be bundled for a 15% off deal. The little Silver foil ornaments were cut out with the Perfect Pines Framelits, page 16.
Looking to do something different for Thanksgiving dinner? Why not put these on every plate? So easy to make with our DSP, Into The Woods, page 43 of the HC and the Square pillow box Thinlits die, page 41 HC. These we made at last month’s camp and filled with Twix bars. I used Daffodil Delight card stock and cut the leaves out with our Leaflets Framelits, page 172 of the AC. We then sponged the leaves with Old Olive, Watermelon Wonder, and Tangelo Twist inks. We used Wild Wasabi 1/2″ seam binding to tie the box closed and finished it off with White Bakers twine and Into the Woods wooden Elements.
These little guys are so cute and this set, Snow Place, page 33 of the HC, has tons of embellishments to use with them. The most amazing thing about this set is that it comes with matching Framelits dies. To top it off there are sentiments included plus you get 15% if you bundle both. You certainly get your moneys worth from this one. I used the embossing folder, Brick Wall, page 174 of the AC and the white gel pen to highlight the bricks. Hope you like it!
I love these little snowflake wooden elements, page 23 HC, because you can do so much with them. I embossed this snow flake with silver embossing powder and added silver cording, page 24. The stamp set is All Ye Faithful, page 20 and that I embossed in white on watercolor paper that I had colored washed. I backed it with Silver glimmer paper, page 149 of the AC. The card front is white corrugated paper, page 148 of the AC which I cut out using our Oval Collection Framelits, page 173 of the AC.
This is one of the cards we made at Saturday’s camp. I used the DSP from both Home for Christmas (pg9, HC) and Season of Cheer (pg29). I embossed the gold foil paper with the Embossing Folder Boho Chic (pg 174 AC). The ribbon is from the beautiful gold and white Glitter ribbon (pg 29) and it is tied with our Gold Cording (pg 24). The image is from the set, Christmas Cuties, page 19. I used the Metalics Assortment Sequins, pg 160 of the AC.
If you rec’d this month’s PP you would be making these below. You can make 9 cards with 3 different designs. Three A2 size, Three note card size and 3 gift notes, all with colorful envelopes. The stamps, as always are the best party of PP. You get 13 stamps, of which I have only used a few to make my cards. You can do so much more with a little extra paper and ink.
I love the assortment cardstock packs that Stampin’ Up! offers! I used the Season of Cheer Assorted Cardstock Pack (item 139591) to create some pretty Christmas gift tags. It was easy to coordinate my colors because Stampin’ Up! has already done that for me! These assortment packs provide you and your customers with multiple sheets of three coordinating colors; they’re perfect for creating multiple gift tags or cards for the holiday season. These cardstock assortment packs coordinate with a variety of our beautiful Designer Series Papers. I chose to use the coordinating Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper (item 139590) and the Holly Jolly Greetings Stamp Set (item 139882) to create my gift tags.
I used a stamping-off technique for the Soft Sky snowflake. I wanted the image to be very subtle, so I stamped off once before I stamped my image on my cardstock.
Using the assorted cardstock packs allows you to have multiple sheets of coordinating colors. All of the holiday colors are in one pack! I can’t wait to continue creating more of these pretty tags for the holiday season.
Sarah Sagert
2014–2015 Artisan Design Team
Our Friday night group made this card along with others and they really liked it. So easy to put together. I used red foil paper and the Delicate ornament thinlits die, page 15 of the HC. The DSP is Season of Cheer, page 29, one of my favorite Holiday papers. I used the gold cording trim, page 24, which is the best ever for tying bows. Love it!
Window cards are trendy, they’re so much fun to make—and we have everything you need to create one yourself using products from our brand new holiday catalog (US/CA)!
The Happy Scenes Stamp Set (item # 139821) includes 16 photopolymer stamps with autumn/winter landscape images and sayings that are perfect for end-of-the-year holidays. Stamp a little landscape and enclose it in a window frame—which you can make using the Big Shot and our Hearth and Home Thinlits Dies (item # 139666). Instant cuteness! (I borrowed this card idea from p. 11 of the holiday catalog.)
For the Halloween card I included the cat from the Festive Fireplace Stamp Set (item # 139754). He just seemed to fit!
And here’s some great news: when you purchase the Happy Scenes Stamp Set + Hearth and Home Thinlits as a bundle (item # 140853), you save fifteen percent!
Have you made a cute project using this fun bundle? Post a link so we can see it in the comments section below!
Cindy B.
Sr. Staff Writ
I copied this card from one of our Resources through SU, but I changed the sentiment and added embellishments. It was displayed as a birthday card sent to me in an email. The idea was that this DSP, Season of Cheer (page 29 of the HC), although, I used it as a Christmas card, it could also be used a birthday or Celebrate card. Don’t you agree?
I used the stamp set, Embellished Ornaments, page 15 HC, with the matching Thinlit dies for this card. You can buy this as a bundle and save 15%. I used the red foil sheets, page 26 of the HC, and the Brights Sequins, page 160, of the AC. This is a great set complete with sentiments for both front of the card and inside.
Hello and welcome to the Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team blog hop! Today’s hop is all about the stamp set Thankful Forest Friends! At first glance I wasn’t super excited about this set, but after some playing with it in my stamp room, I’m a superfan!
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Speaking of superfans, one of my besties is a HUGE fan of bears. So as soon as I stamped that adorable little bear on a piece of cardstock, I knew I’d be making this card collection for her.
It was so fun to dress up Papa Bear (that’s my little pet name for him) for all different occasions. I used LOTS of stamp sets to create his different outfits and the sentiments, so I’ll break it down for you (and you can find links to these stamp sets and my Canadian online store at the bottom of this post).
Birthday Bear:
Thankful Forest Friends
And Many More
Words of Truth
No Bones About It
Snow Place
Retirement Bear:
Thankful Forest Friends
Teeny Tiny Wishes
Happy Birthday, Everyone
Guy Greetings
Snow Place
Winter Bear:
Thankful Forest Friends
Happy Scenes
Festive Fireplace
Sparkly Seasons
Congrats Bear:
Thankful Forest Friends
Cottage Greetings
Guy Greetings
Snow Place
Handyman Bear:
Thankful Forest Friends
Guy Greetings
Let’s Get Away
After creating this fun collection of Papa Bear Notecards I keep thinking of little outfits I could put on a Mama Bear. I’m going to have to find the time to play around with that fun idea sometime soon.
That is the name of this stamp set, page 20 of the HC. I used classic ink from the pads to watercolor the image and then cut out the images with the Square Collections Framelits, page 173 of the AC. I border the image with our gold foil paper, page 148. I used Lost Lagoon, and Pool Party for my paper.
So I like the set very well – I think I keep it me or do the same again to give away
Founder’s Circle is an exclusive event awarded to our top demonstrators who have shown leadership and a balanced, successful approach toward developing their businesses. This wonderful event (more like a party that lasts for days!) was held last week in St. George, Utah. We’ve loved seeing the achievers’ photos on social media!
Card swaps are a part of nearly every Stampin’ Up! event. It’s always fun to see all of the great things that Stampin’ Up! demonstrators create. The swaps from Founder’s Circle were proudly displayed at the home office, and I wanted to share a few of the wonderful projects that were created. (Trust me, seeing them all together was awe-inspiring!)
First of all, the witch’s hat attached to this little treat bag is pure genius! Janet Baker created this darling project using the Tree Punch (item 135859), Bow Builder Punch (item 137414), 2-1/2″ Circle Punch (item 120906), and the 1″ Circle Punch (item 119868). She also used the new Black Glimmer Paper (item 139605) and the Witches’ Night Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 139708).
Next up is an adorable card designed by Allison Okamitsu. I just love how she showed off the cute reindeer from the Jolly Christmas Stamp Set (item 139876). And, our Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 119246) can be easily colored using permanent marker (for those who are partial to red-nosed reindeer)!
I also really loved this Halloween card made by Kimberly VanDiepen. She used the Cheer All Year Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 139839) and the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper (item 139584). This stamp set coordinates with the Season to Season Wreath Kit (item 139645); however, it’s super-versatile outside of the kit, too.
One of my favorite stamp sets from our holiday catalog is Flurry of Wishes (item 139732), showcased in this beautiful card by Sherry Roth. I thought her use of the Hearts Border Punch (item 133784) was the perfect accent.
Check out this elegant card created by Mary Knabe. She added color to our Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper (item 138444), which is perfect! I think she definitely achieved timeless elegance.
Our new Spider Web Doilies (item 139622) appear in the Halloween section of the catalog, but I love how Joyce Feraco used the white side of the doily as an elegant snowflake. It looks lovely paired with the Winter Wonderland Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 139588).
I really love the star window on this card from Becky Roberts. The Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper (item 139592) is a favorite, and she showcased it beautifully. Also, the stamp set she used—Seasonal Snapshot 2015 (item 139841)—coordinates with the Project Life Collection, but it can be used with so much more.
Lastly, I thought this card created by Esther Boyle was very clever. She used an Oval Framelit Die (item 129381), a Metallic Foil Doily (item 138392), and some Silver Cording Trim (item 139620) to create this sweet angel ornament.
I wish there were time to share them all! Our demonstrators are truly remarkable and have so much creativity to share. A special thanks to them all for sharing what they love.
Enjoy!
Jen C.
Concept Artist
Autumn is in the air at the home office and we are celebrating with some fun, fall-inspired projects from Paper Pumpkin.
How much do you love the September kit? Did you know that it was designed for Halloween and Thanksgiving? Brilliant indeed! You can use the birch patterned paper straw to make it look like a caramel apple or witch’s broom—or leave out the straw so it looks more like a haystack. Now all of our subscribers in the United States and Canada are ready for this festive fall season!
Here’s another take on the treat bag, using only components from the kit. If you don’t want to add the fringe, the bag is still so cute without it.
And how about the stamp set? This is one you’re going to use over and over again. With sayings like, “Happy haunting, Truly thankful,” and a variety of images, you can use it for almost anything during this season and beyond. Check out these darling covered lollipops made with the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper—bewitchingly beautiful!
One of the best things about Paper Pumpkin is the ability it gives you to think outside the box (literally) and create your own projects. Instead of treat bags, you could use the Fry Bigz L Die and the Big Shot to make stunning table treats for your Thanksgiving place settings. Everyone will be truly thankful for your talents and kindness.
What projects are you making with your September Paper Pumpkin? Share them with us using #paperpumpkin. And be sure to pick up a refill for your kit here!
Another Design Team Member Project
Christmas will be here before you know it, my friends, and what better way to celebrate the days leading up to it than an advent calendar?!
Tiny Treat Boxes (item #135829) make an adorable advent tree. I’ve covered each of the boxes with patterns from the Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper (item #139592)—what fabulous nostalgic designs it has! And the Hello December 2015 Project Life Accessory Pack (item #139654) has some great stickers numbered 1–25 for each box lid. The boxes are the perfect size to hold a treat, love note, or coupon for each day of December until Christmas day.
You’ll want to assemble your tree in layers, with seven boxes on the bottom layer, followed by layers of six, five, four, three, and one. The box on the very top of the tree isn’t meant to be opened, but it sure looks lovely as a topper. Using hot glue, I also adhered a double bow with long, whimsical tails using two yards of Mossy Meadow 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon (item #138419).
Whether you’re counting down until Christmas with little children at home, grown children at university, or your spouse, this Tree Advent Calendar will be a lovely addition to your holiday (or dorm room) décor!
Allison Okamitsu
2014–2015 Artisan Design Team
More images and sentiments from September’s PP. Again I used the Happy Haunting DSP, page 47 of the HC and candy dots, page 161 from the AC. In addition I used the tea lace doilies, page 148 AC and sponged it with Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Watermelon Wonder and Old Olive ink refills on a baby wipe. That is also what I used to stamp the images. I used some left over raffia from the kit.
Do you know how awesome our stamp sets are from the Paper Pumpkin kits? This card was created using the stamps from September’s Paper Pumpkin. Not only are there plenty of images but also plenty of sentiments. I used the DSP Happy Haunting, page 47 from the HC and our Candy Dots, page 161 from the AC. Just use your imagination and create your own.
This month we are having fun with a Fall theme! Yesterday was the first day of Fall too! I actually made this card for a pretty swanky card swap recently. I am loving the trendy white and creams of the Fall season and this inspired me to create this card.
The acorn punch is a must have in the Holiday Catalog! Here I stamped the Acorny Thank You Stamp set with Crumb Cake on Very Vanilla cardstock. Then I punched the acorn tops with the Glimmer Paper in Gold, Silver and Dazzling Diamonds. The background is done with the Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder that I just added some spray of Basic Gray ink with my Aqua Painter. The greeting is from the Sparkly Seasons Stamp Set and I thought it worked well with all the glitter on this card.
This card was created using the background stamp, Watercolor Wash page 129 of the AC. In addition, from the Holiday Catalog, the set Reason for the Season, page 31 has both the images and the sentiment. This is a great set if you like 2 step stamping, but it can also be used alone, as on this card. It’s hard to tell by my photo but I did use Crystal Effect on the pointsettia, which was colored with Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow.