PERFECTLY PLAID CHRISTMAS CHEER

Oct 24, 2019

Today is my 52nd birthday, and my present to myself is to spend the day in my craft room creating. Happy Birthday to me!!!!

I put this Christmas card together in just a few minutes. I love the color combos in the Wrapped In Plaid DSP; it screams Christmas, and I am so ready for the holidays.

I used the Stamparatus to stamp the Christmas tree. The first layer is Shaded Spruce, and the leaves are stamped in Old Olive. While I was playing with ideas for this card, I put some Shimmery Crystal Effects on the leaves and then added some of the Ice Stampin Glitter. Oh, how gorgeous that is. I will show you how it looks on my next card.

Click HERE for the project printout.

Now, off to keep crafting.

Happy Stamping!

 

#SIMPLESTAMPING-ISH COUNTRY HOME

Oct 22, 2019

Today, I am sharing another simple layout. I used the Stampin’ Blends to color the images from the Country Home stamp set. This is still one of my favorite stamp sets from the 2018 Holiday Catalog. It can be used all year long, not just in the fall. I was beyond happy when it carried over to the Annual Catalog.

First, I stamped the Birch background stamp onto a Sahara Sand A2 cardbase base using Sahara Sand ink. Then, glue down the 1″ x 4 1/4″ DSP 3/8″ from the
bottom of the card base. For the stamped layer, I stamped the images from the Country Home stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink since we will use the Blends to color the stamped image. Color the images using the Stampin’ Blends. Once colored, adhere to the card base with dimensionals. Then, stamp the oval frame onto a scratch piece of Whisper White with the Tuxedo Black ink, stamp the hello in Blackberry Bliss in the center of the frame, and cut it out using paper snips. Adhere to the stamped image with dimensionals.

I am enjoying this card layout; it is versatile, just like this stamp set. If you want the complete instructions and card dimensions, click on the print recipe HERE.

 

Happy Stamping!

 

PAINTED HARVEST MEETS #SIMPLESTAMPING

Oct 17, 2019

I don’t know about you all, but it seems like once October hits, it is Christmas, and I am wondering where the time went. With that in mind, I will focus on cards and projects using the #simplestamping concept. What does that mean? I  is the SIP method o  Stamps, Ink & Paper. I will be posting projects utilizing this method throughout the rest of the year. Here is the first card using the beautiful Painted Harvest stamp set from the Annual Catalog.

On this card, I stamped the leaves onto the 2 3/4″ x 4″ Whisper White card stock. Stamp the leaf base in Pear Pizzaz, then the leaf detail in Old Olive. I stamped the sunflower on a 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ Whisper White card stock, the first layer in Crushed Curry, the second layer in Cajun Craze, then the center in Early Espresso. Cut out using paper snips. Adhere over the stamped leaves using dimensionals and make sure you leave room for the sentiment at the top. Then, stamp the sentiment in Early Espresso above the sunflower.

The fussy cutting took the longest on this card. You could also stamp the image directly on the cardstock and omit the cutting altogether.

I have typed up a complete set of cardstock dimensions and instructions for you to follow. You will find the instructions HERE.

Happy Stamping!

 

PUMPKIN SPICE ALMONDS!

Oct 8, 2019

This is the cute Thanksgiving treat I am making for my gathering this year. Aren’t they adorable? I used the Clear Tiny Treat Boxes from the annual catalog and filled them with Archer Farms Pumpkin Spice Almonds I found at my local Target. They are so yummy!

The tag was pretty quick to make. I think the embossing took the longest. If you want to forgo the embossing, you could stamp the sentiment on Whisper White and punch it out with the 1 1/2″ circle punch to get the same effect.

I just love how the almonds’ colors match the colors in this project perfectly. Now, I can’t wait for Thanksgiving. I want to pass these yummy treats out now!

Until next time.

Happy Stamping!

 

Print the Recipe for complete instructions on how to do this project.

 

 

GATHER TOGETHER – CARD

Oct 3, 2019

This week, I started working with the Gather Together Suite of products. The colors in this DSP are so beautiful. I have found that I am in love with anything Pretty Peacock, and it is hard not to reach for it in every project. The next three projects I created are for your Thanksgiving gathering. This card would make a perfect invitation, or you could also frame it for your tablescape.

With the bit of embossing and die cutting that you can do in advance, you can have these cards done in no time.

As I said, over the next couple of posts, I will show you more items you can use for your Thanksgiving gathering or just to give to your favorite people.

See you all soon.

 Happy Stamping!

 

Print Project Sheet