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Posted by Patty Bennett on November 15, 2018 at 12:16 AM in Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (0)

Detailed Deer Christmas card with Woodland Embossing Folder

November 14, 2018

I thought you might like to see a Christmas card idea I took to Orlando to swap with other Stampin' UP! demonstrators at our 2018 OnStage event!!

I used the Stampin' Up! Detailed Deer framelit with Copper Foil paper, the Woodland Embossing folder in the background, Glimmer Paper, shimmer paint, and more!

I love the deer die cut from the copper foil paper... it's really the focal point of the card!

You can make these cards!! All supplies are available in my online store, just click ANY product photo at the bottom of my blog post! Thank you!

The Woodland Embossing folder from Stampin' UP! creates the perfect background for this card!! The subtle tree trunks in the background were embossed with my Big Shot then I spritzed them with Frost White Shimmer Paint... scroll down a little to see more about that!

The greeting is stamped with Merry Merlot ink from the Merry Christmas to All stamp set on a Stitched Label framelit die cut and decorated with the Frosted & Clear epoxy droplets.

When I make multiple cards, I always cut, embossed, die cut, score and stamp all the layers first, gather all my supplies, then make all the cards.. here are my swap card supplies:

TIP! Be sure to use Multipurpose Liquid Glue when adhering your embossed images to your handmade cards.. it holds the layers together much better than dry adhesives. I used it also when adhering the glimmer paper "snow" to the embossed image.

To create the Glimmer paper snow, I cut a 3" x 4" pieces of glimmer paper then used my paper snips to cut a wavy line down the middle, and that produced TWO pieces of snowy hills. :)

The neighborhood squirrel was watching me from the top of the fence.. I'm sure he thought I'd lost my marbles! :)

If you haven't mixed up some Shimmer Paint with rubbing alcohol in a Stampin' Spritzer yet, you are in for a treat!! You can see more info and watch the video HERE!

I also took a bunch of the cute coffee cup cards to Orlando for swapping.. I'll be blogging those soon!

Dimensions & Info:

Shaded Spruce base card: 4-1/4" x 8-1/2", folded in 1/2
Whisper White: 4" x 4" embossed with Woodland folder
Glimmer paper: 4" x 3", cut per instructions above
Tag: die cut from Stitched Label framelits
Snowflakes: die cut from the LIMITED TIME OFFER Snowfall thinlits

Are you working on Christmas Cards yet? This would be a great one!

Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies - 147915

Price: $34.00

Copper Foil Sheets - 142020

Price: $4.00

Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - 139673

Price: $8.50

Snowfall Thinlits Dies - 149692

Price: $39.00

Sparkle Glimmer Paper - 146957

Price: $5.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 146981

Price: $8.50

Stitched Labels Framelits Dies - 146828

Price: $33.00

Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets - 147801

Price: $9.00

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad - 147112

Price: $7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue - 110755

Price: $4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

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Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Stamp Set - 147702

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Posted by Patty Bennett on November 14, 2018 at 12:36 AM in 2018 Holiday Catalog Stampin Up!, 2018 OnStage Orlando, Stampin' Up!, Big Shot - Embossing Folders, Big Shot - Framelits, Christmas, Glimmer Paper, Holiday Projects & Ideas, Shimmer Paint, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (2)

How to use Shimmer Paint on your Crafting projects

November 12, 2018

My very favorite accessory in the Stampin' UP! 2018 Holiday Catalog is the SHIMMER PAINT!

Wow!! What an easy way to add glam, elegance, shimmer and shine to any papercrafting project!!

Find Shimmer Paint on page 38 in the 2018 Holiday catalog or HERE online.

Today I'm sharing several ways to use the shimmer paint as well as reposting my free video tutorial!

First, just a tip about storing your Shimmer Paint.... I like to keep my Shimmer Paint, Sponge Dauber and Spritzer all together in one little zip lock.. it really cuts down on the time spent hunting around on my craft table :)

IDEA #1: Dip your sponge dauber into the lid of the Shimmer Paint and sponge it onto a stamped image, as I did on the milk can above. Click here for project details.

Idea #2: Dip your sponge dauber into the lid of the Shimmer Paint and sponge it onto an embossed image, like on the Detailed Leaves die cut above embossed with the Swirls & Curls embossing folder. I used both Vegas Gold and Copper Shimmer Paint on this die cut leaf. Details Here.

Idea #3: Mix Shimmer Paint and Rubbing Alcohol in a Stampin' Spritzer, shake well and spritz onto die cuts or any paper crafting project. For "In the Woods" tree card details, Click here.

Idea #4: Dip Sponge Dauber into the lid of the Shimmer paint and lightly brush it across the tips of a paper flower as shown above! Paper Rosette project details here.

Idea #5: Spritz entire sheets of cardstock with your shimmer paint / rubbing alcohol mixture in your Stampin' Spritzer, let cardstock dry, then use for punching or die cutting images. Project Details here!

Idea #6: Dip sponge dauber into the lid of the Shimmer Paint and sponge onto doilies, die cuts, punched images, or just sponge the edges of any project!!! Video tutorial / details here.

Idea #7: Dip Sponge Dauber into the lid of Copper Shimmer Paint and change the look of the silver Chicken Wire to Copper! Project Details here.

Idea #8: Spritz a Sheet of cardstock with Shimmer Paint (Vegas Gold shown here) then emboss it with the Corrugated Embossing folder, and then die cut leaves... wow!! Project details here.

Idea #9: Color die cut images with Brusho Crystal Colour, then sponge on Shimmer Paint! Project details here.

Suggested purchase with Shimmer Paint:

Stampin' Spritzers #126185
Sponge Daubers #133773

Shimmer Paint Tip Video Tutorial!

Bright Copper Shimmer Paint - 147045

Price: $8.00

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint - 147044

Price: $8.00

Frost White Shimmer Paint - 147046

Price: $8.00

Vegas Gold Shimmer Paint - 146886

Price: $8.00

Stampin' Spritzer - 126185

Price: $3.00

Sponge Daubers - 133773

Price: $5.00

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Posted by Patty Bennett on November 12, 2018 at 12:27 AM in 2018 Holiday Catalog Stampin Up!, 3-D Projects, Shimmer Paint, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (2)

Feather & Frost Christmas Wreath Card idea

November 10, 2018

I love square cards because they are a bit unexpected, but so fun! I created this square card featuring the Stampin' UP! Feather & Frost stamp set and the Layering Squares framelit dies. I also used a bit of an unexpected Christmas color combo of Poppy Parade and Shaded Spruce!

Directions:

I started by die cutting the Whisper White Scalloped Square in the Big Shot, then stamping the flower like a clock, at 12 o'clock, 6 o'clock, 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, then stamping the flower in between, in Poppy Parade ink.
I masked the flowers and stamped several leaves from the Candy Cane Season stamp set in Shaded Spruce ink.
I stamped the banner from Birthday Banners in Shaded Spruce, die cut it with the Bunch of Banners framelits, and then stamped the LOVE & JOY in Poppy Parade (it's from the Great Joy set (pg 22 Holiday catalog).
The sweet bow is stamped with Shaded Spruce ink, and it's from the Candy Cane bundle!
Final touch, add logs of bling with Gold Metallic pearls!

Ready to make your own handmade Christmas cards this year? You will find all of the stamp sets, ink pads, cardstock, and accessories in my ONLINE Stampin' UP! store, or click any of the product photos at the bottom of this post to shop right in my store.

What do you think of this Stampin' UP! Christmas color combo? Vibrant and bright Poppy Parade, paired with the elegant and stately Shaded Spruce!?

The Layering Square framelits are definitely one of the stars of the show here!! I layered the Whisper White scalloped square onto Shaded Spruce, then another Whisper White square then onto a 4-1/4" square Poppy Parade folded card base.

After I stamped the Poppy Parade Flowers, I used a Blender Pen to just slightly blend the ink without really coloring them in.

Looking for the Feather & Frost stamp set? Find it on page 30 of your 2018 Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog, or here in my online store.

I hope you enjoyed this inspiration for your handmade Christmas cards!

Feather & Frost Photopolymer Stamp Set - 147771

Price: $21.00

Birthday Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set - 141506

Price: $17.00

Candy Cane Season Photopolymer Bundle - 149927

Price: $31.50

Great Joy Clear-Mount Stamp Set - 147846

Price: $23.00

Layering Squares Framelits Dies - 141708

Price: $35.00

Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies - 141488

Price: $27.00

Blender Pens - 102845

Price: $12.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad - 147050

Price: $7.50

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad - 147088

Price: $7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 119793

Price: $8.50

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 146981

Price: $8.50

Metallic Pearls - 146282

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes - 107301

Price: $7.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals - 144108

Price: $4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

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Posted by Patty Bennett on November 10, 2018 at 12:37 AM in 2018 Holiday Catalog Stampin Up!, Big Shot - Framelits, Christmas, Holiday Projects & Ideas, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (1)

Celebrating another amazing Stampin' UP! Year!

November 09, 2018

Celebrating today and sending out a HUGE thank you to my amazing customers who faithfully place their orders in my online Stampin' Up! Store!! And giving a huge shout out to an amazing Luv 2 Stamp Group and all of their achievements as well!!

Stampin' UP! announced the top performers in several categories last week and we will be celebrating this week in Orlando at OnStage as well!!

I received this lovely card and shopping spree from my upline, Sandy, in celebration!

She die cut the letters YAY! with the gorgeous Silver Glimmer Paper and the Large Letter Alphabet framelits to create a fun congrats card for me!! The perfect added touch is the "Oh My Stars" embossed background! Too fun! Thank you Sandy!

#3 Overall in the US based on 6 categories of achievement

#4 Overall Globally representing the USA, based on 6 categories of achievement

I am so blessed and excited all at the same time!! I love that I get to share my love of stamping and crafting with everyone and I get to call this my job!!

Stampin' UP! is celebrating 30 years in the crafting industry and currently has demonstrators sharing their love of crafting in 10 different countries around the world!!

I am celebrating 23-1/2 years as a demonstrator, and I can't wait to see what the next decade or brings!!

Be sure to follow my adventures in Orlando this week HERE on my business Facebook Page!

Large Letters Framelits Dies - 141712

Price: $99.00

Silver Glimmer Paper - 146960

Price: $5.00

Oh My Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - 143710

Price: $7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 121045

Price: $8.50

Silver Foil Sheets - 132178

Price: $4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals - 144108

Price: $4.00

Snail Adhesive - 104332

Price: $7.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

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Posted by Patty Bennett on November 09, 2018 at 12:52 AM in Big Shot - Embossing Folders, Big Shot - Framelits, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (5)

Snowfall Snowflake side fold holiday card idea

November 08, 2018

Check out this super easy, side fold, fun-fold card perfect for Christmas or the winter holidays! This card features the Stampin' Up! Limited Time offer Snowfall Thinlit dies and the Snow is Glistening stamp set.

(SORRY! typo!! correction: score at 5-1/2" and 6-1/2") :)

I made this card while stamping with Cindee and she showed me a really cool way to color these die cut snowflakes!!! She die cut them from the new white velvet sheets, then we dipped them in little bowls filled with reinker, water and shimmer paint!! Each snowflake soaked up the color quickly and we even mixed some colors and tried to make some lighter and some darker.. so pretty!

Card Base: Coastal Cabana Cardstock - 4-1/4" x 11", scored at 5-1/2" and 6-1/2"

Mat Layer: Balmy Blue Cardstock - 4" x 4-1/4"

Whisper White Layer - 4" x 3-3/4"

"Tree" image stamped on the 3/4" wide strip of Whisper White in Balmy Blue ink (see image below)

Snowflakes died with Coastal Cabana and Balmy Blue ink, mixed with water and Champage Mist Shimmer Paint.

Above: I used the tree image from the Snow is Glistening stamp set and inked it in Balmy Blue ink and stamped it twice onto the 3/4" x 4" strip of Whisper White paper.

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Snow Is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set - 149742

Price: $21.00

Snowfall Thinlits Dies - 149692

Price: $39.00

White Velveteen Sheets - 149619

Price: $5.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock - 144237

Price: $7.75

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad - 147105

Price: $7.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 147168

Price: $3.75

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad - 147097

Price: $7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 131164

Price: $3.75

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint - 147044

Price: $8.00

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad - 147118

Price: $7.50

Metallic Pearls - 146282

Price: $7.00

Big Shot Embossing Mats - 146327

Price: $15.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes - 107301

Price: $7.00

Joyous Noel 6" X 6" Glimmer Paper - 147817

Price: $15.00

1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Circle Punch - 119861

Price: $16.00

1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch - 138299

Price: $16.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue - 110755

Price: $4.00

Mini Glue Dots - 103683

Price: $5.25

Snail Adhesive - 104332

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

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Posted by Patty Bennett on November 08, 2018 at 12:02 AM in Big Shot - Framelits, Christmas, Holiday Projects & Ideas, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (4)

DIY Note Pad project for Christmas To-Do List

November 06, 2018

I am a "to do list" lover. I have lists everywhere. One place I keep a notepad for my lists is my car. I love these Clear Stamp Case Note Pad Holders in my car because it keeps the list nice and clean and protected from you know.. stuff like spills or the occasional french fry that leaps out of the bag... :)

We made these at our recent Luv 2 Stamp Group stamp day. I took all of the Stampin' Up! supplies to the event and everyone made one!

Download your FREE .pdf tutorial HERE

Get ALL the Step by Step tips in the free download above!

You can read all the step by step tips to make your own note pad holder in the free download above, but basically you will want to create the designer paper insert with Stampin' Up! designer paper (we used Festive Farmhouse paper) and then a strip of Galvanized paper cut to look like a snowy hill. It measures a total of 7" x 10-5/8" total.

If you slip this into your clear mount stamp case, close the case, and "crease" on the spine, when you pull the paper out, you'll see exactly where to add the trees and sentiment on the front portion.

Use the amazing Tear & Tape to adhere a strip of designer paper over the logo on the mini legal pad, and also to adhere the legal pad into the clear stamp case. (see below).

These make GREAT gifts, and because you can purchase a pack of 4 of these clear stamp cases for only $6.00 (here), and you can buy the mini legal pads for just a few dollars at places like Sam's club, Staples, etc., they are really economical! You might even check the dollar store!

To decorate the front, I stamped the pine tree from Winter Woods in Shaded Spruce ink on Whisper White cardstock and die cut it with the "In the Woods" framelit dies. I also die cut one of the detailed trees and left it white.

The greeting is also stamped in Shaded Spruce on Whisper White cardstock, and die cut with the stitched shape circle, layered onto a Shaded Spruce scalloped circle. The stamps is in the Merry Christmas to All stamp set.

Make your own Clear Mount Stamp Case Note Pad Holder!!

All supplies are available in my online Stampin' UP! store at the links below!

Winter Woods Clear-Mount Bundle - 149992

Price: $50.25

Winter Woods Wood-Mount Bundle - 149991

Price: $57.50

Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Stamp Set - 147702

Price: $27.00

Clear-Mount Stamp Cases - 119105

Price: $6.00

Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper - 147820

Price: $11.00

Galvanized Metallic Paper - 147805

Price: $5.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 146981

Price: $8.50

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad - 147088

Price: $7.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies - 145372

Price: $30.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies - 141705

Price: $35.00

Paper Snips - 103579

Price: $10.00

Snail Adhesive - 104332

Price: $7.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive - 138995

Price: $7.00

Bone Folder - 102300

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes - 147811

Price: $7.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

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Posted by Patty Bennett on November 06, 2018 at 12:28 AM in 2018 Holiday Catalog Stampin Up!, 3-D Projects, Big Shot - Framelits, Christmas, Designer Series Papers, Gift Packaging, Holiday Projects & Ideas, Luv 2 Stamp Group events, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (3)

Feathers & Frost Fall Card idea

November 03, 2018

Hello Fall! Well, at least it's TRYING to be fall here in California... a few leaves have fallen... :)

I had fun coloring with my Stampin' Blends and the Feathers & Frost stamp set, turning the "wreath" into a fall image and adding the little birdies.

I stamped the leaf wreath with Memento Black ink on Whisper White cardstock die cut with the Layering Square framelits, then colored it with my fall tone Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. The scalloped square is layered onto Calpyso Coral cardstock, then Whisper White, then Mossy Meadow and finally a Crumb Cake folded card base.

I decided to add several Gold Metallic Pearls to the card just to give it a little bling :)

I colored 4 gold pearls with my Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends markers to add to the flower center.

The flower and leaves are also in the Feathers & Frost stamp set (pg 30 of your 2018 Holiday catalog, or HERE online). The Hello stamp is from the Calligraphy Essentials set, stamped in Memento black ink and colored with the Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend marker.

Happy Fall! I hope you enjoyed this inspiration for your handmade fall cards!

Feather & Frost Photopolymer Stamp Set - 147771

Price: $21.00

Calligraphy Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set - 146783

Price: $19.00

Layering Squares Framelits Dies - 141708

Price: $35.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad - 132708

Price: $6.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack - 144603

Price: $9.00

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends - 147945

Price: $9.00

Cajun Craze Combo Pack Stampin' Blends - 147931

Price: $9.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack - 144599

Price: $9.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack - 147275

Price: $9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack - 144597

Price: $9.00

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack - 147273

Price: $9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack - 144601

Price: $9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 122925

Price: $8.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 133676

Price: $8.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 120953

Price: $8.50

Metallic Pearls - 146282

Price: $7.00

Snail Adhesive - 104332

Price: $7.00

Bone Folder - 102300

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Big Shot - 143263

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Posted by Patty Bennett on November 03, 2018 at 12:36 AM in 2018 Holiday Catalog Stampin Up!, Big Shot - Framelits, CAS Clean and Simple cards, Fall / Autumn Samples, Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (2)

Happiness Surrounds limited-time Offer from Stampin' UP!

November 02, 2018

I love the fun of a surprise product offering from Stampin' UP!

Check out the Happiness Surrounds stamp set and coordinating Snowfall Thinlit dies available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST this month!

I loved making these 2 coordinating cards with my Happiness Surrounds stamp set and coordinating Snowfall Thinlit dies. I chose to feature Pool Party and Bermuda Bay with accents of Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz and Calpyso Coral.

I stamped the flower images in Bermuda Bay and Real Red on Whisper White cardstock and die cut them with the coordinating Snowfall Thinlit dies.

The greeting and border, also from the Happiness Surrounds set, were stamped in Pear Pizzazz.

The extra detailed flower images and the leaves were die cut with Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz cardstock with the Snowfall thinlits in my big shot.

The large image in the background was stamped with Pool Party ink.

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Happiness Surrounds Photopolymer Stamp Set - 149744

Price: $17.00

Snowfall Thinlits Dies - 149692

Price: $39.00

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The striped and polka dot paper is Pool Party paper from the 6x6 Subtle paper stack assortment on pg 191 in the 2018-2018 Annual Catalog, or here online.

The Hello Friend greeting was stamped with Bermuda Bay ink on a die cut Stitched Label. All supplies may be purchased anytime in my online store.. just scroll down to all of the product photos at the bottom of this post to make your purchase through me and earn FREE Stamps with Patty rewards.

I just recently discovered how pretty this Silver and White Baker's Twine is.. and have been using it on several projects. I doubled it up to tie a bow and attach it to my card with a Glue Dot.

The white enamel dots are found in the Santa's Workshop enamel shapes package and the Grapefruit Grove dot is found in the Faceted Dots package.

Silver & Whisper White Baker's Twine available online here.

I hope you enjoy creating with your limited edition Happiness Surrounds set, and Snowfall thinlit dies!

Happiness Surrounds Photopolymer Stamp Set - 149744

Price: $17.00

Snowfall Thinlits Dies - 149692

Price: $39.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 122924

Price: $8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 119683

Price: $8.50

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 131201

Price: $8.50

Stitched Labels Framelits Dies - 146828

Price: $33.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies - 145372

Price: $30.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad - 147096

Price: $7.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad - 147084

Price: $7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad - 147104

Price: $7.50

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad - 147101

Price: $7.50

Silver Baker’S Twine - 145569

Price: $4.00

Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon - 144213

Price: $7.00

Faceted Dots - 146910

Price: $6.00

Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes - 147811

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Mini Glue Dots - 103683

Price: $5.25

Snail Adhesive - 104332

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes - 107301

Price: $7.00

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Posted by Patty Bennett on November 02, 2018 at 12:32 AM in Big Shot - Framelits, Designer Series Papers, Flower Projects, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (1)

Snow is Glistening Snowflakes - Limited Time Offer!

November 01, 2018

Available while supplies last - Starting Today!

Beautiful new Snow is Glistening stamp set and coordinating Snowfall Thinlit dies available starting today!

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I made this card while stamping with Cindee and she showed me a really cool way to color these die cut snowflakes!!! She die cut them from the new white velvet sheets (available today!!), then we dipped them in little bowls filled with reinker, water and shimmer paint!! Each snowflake soaked up the color quickly and we even mixed some colors and tried to make some lighter and some darker.. so pretty!

Above: I added lots of colored die cut snowflakes to the card front, and then added one of the new snowflake embellishments to the largest snowflake for a focal point. We also put Silver Metallic pearls in the center of several snowflakes. They almost look blue.. they are so pretty!

The greeting is stamped in Gray Granite - from the Snow is Glistening stamp set.

Card Base: Thick Whisper White Cardstock - 4-1/4" x 11" folded in 1/2

Mat Layer: Balmy Blue Cardstock - 4" x 5-1/4"

Whisper White Layer - 3-3/4" x 5"

"falling snow" image stamped at the top in Coastal Cabana ink.

Snowflakes died with Coastal Cabana and Balmy Blue ink, mixed with water and Champage Mist Shimmer Paint.

Above: the 3 versions of this card Cindee and I made.

Below: check this out!! use your Embossing Mat to emboss the large snowflake die onto the top Whisper White layer!! If you have not embossed with your dies and the Embossing Mat, WATCH MY Embossing Mat VIDEO HERE!

Available starting today!!! CLICK HERE to visit my online store!

Snow Is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set - 149742

Price: $21.00

Snowfall Thinlits Dies - 149692

Price: $39.00

Snowflake Trinkets - 149620

Price: $8.00

White Velveteen Sheets - 149619

Price: $5.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock - 144237

Price: $7.75

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad - 147105

Price: $7.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 147168

Price: $3.75

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad - 147097

Price: $7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 131164

Price: $3.75

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint - 147044

Price: $8.00

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad - 147118

Price: $7.50

Metallic Pearls - 146282

Price: $7.00

Big Shot Embossing Mats - 146327

Price: $15.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Mini Glue Dots - 103683

Price: $5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue - 110755

Price: $4.00

Snail Adhesive - 104332

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes - 107301

Price: $7.00

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Posted by Patty Bennett on November 01, 2018 at 12:13 AM in Big Shot - Framelits, Christmas, Holiday Projects & Ideas, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (1)

Snowflake Showcase Limited Time Offer products coming soon!

October 31, 2018

WHohooo!! Starting Tomorrow!! Limited Time offer -

New Stampin' Up! products!!

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Available starting Nov. 1, 2018, while supplies last HERE in my online store!

2 new stamp sets
1 set of framelit dies that works with BOTH stamp sets!!
snowflake embellishments
white velvet 12x12 paper

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Posted by Patty Bennett on October 31, 2018 at 12:39 AM in Big Shot - Framelits, Christmas, Holiday Projects & Ideas, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (0)

Shimmery, Frosty Floral Cards

October 30, 2018

These lovely friendship cards feature the gorgeous Frosted Floral specialty paper from Stampin' Up! which has a gorgeous shimmery coating on one side of each 12x12 sheet, so I decided to shimmer some cardstock and punch out the Sprig Punch leaves to add even more sparkle to my cards!

You will find this gorgeous Frosted Floral paper HERE online and on pg 37 of your 2018 Holiday catalog, and the coordinating stamp set just above it on pg 37, or HERE online (for clear mount).

CRAFTING TIP!

Use a mixture of rubbing alcohol and Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint in your Stampin' Spritzer then spritz your cardstock. Let dry, then punch out images.. so pretty!! Haven't tried it yet? be sure to WATCH MY VIDEO HERE.

I love to keep my shimmer paint, a sponge dauber and the matching spritzer together in baggies. It saves on "search time" in the craft room .. if you know what I mean. :)

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Tip Sheet from Patty Bennett

I used these Stampin' Up! colors: Blackberry Bliss, Pear Pizzazz and Mossy Meadow.

Blackberry Bliss

Pear Pizzazz

Mossy Meadow

ABOVE: can you see the pretty shimmery punched leaf sprigs and the strip of Mossy Meadow cardstock that is also shimmered? ? I love it!

I have stamped the greeting image from the Southern Serenade set and floral images from the First Frost stamp set and die cut them with the matching Frosted Bouquet framelit dies. They are available as a bundle at 10% off!!

Added Design Note: layer the stitched shape circle framelit onto a pearlized doily.. it gives such a pretty, shimmery scalloped border!

Find the Frosted Floral paper HERE online and on pg 37 of your 2018 Holiday catalog.

The top fold card base is Pear Pizzazz cardstock, cut at 4-1/4" x 11" and folded in 1/2. The 2 pieces of Frosted Floral designer paper are 4x4 and 4 x 1-1/2", with a 1/2" wide strip of shimmered Mossy Meadow cardstock in between.

You could easily replace the Mossy Meadow strip with some pretty ribbon, too!

Grab your Stampin' UP! papercrafting supplies and make these sweet Frosted Floral cards!

All supplies are available in my online Stampin' UP! store at the links below!

Frosted Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper - 147800

Price: $14.00

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle - 149943

Price: $49.50

First Frost Wood-Mount Bundle - 149942

Price: $56.50

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 133675

Price: $8.50

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 131201

Price: $8.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 133676

Price: $8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Pearlized Doilies - 146936

Price: $4.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies - 145372

Price: $30.00

Sprig Punch - 148012

Price: $18.00

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint - 147044

Price: $8.00

Stampin' Spritzer - 126185

Price: $3.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad - 147092

Price: $7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad - 147104

Price: $7.50

Snail Adhesive - 104332

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Mini Glue Dots - 103683

Price: $5.25

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes - 107301

Price: $7.00

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Posted by Patty Bennett on October 30, 2018 at 12:28 AM in 2018 Holiday Catalog Stampin Up!, Big Shot - Framelits, Designer Series Papers, Flower Projects, Shimmer Paint, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (3)

Fall Card with Shimmery Leaves!

October 29, 2018

Shimmery leaves - perfect for a fall card! I spritzed Stampin' Up! cardstock with Gold and Champagne Mist shimmer paint and then die cut all of these beautiful Detailed Leaves thinlits for my fall note card!

The leaves are die cut with Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz and Crushed Curry cardstock (spritzed with Shimmer Paint), and the leaves from the Falling For Leaves stamp set are stamped in the background over the printed watercolor wash.

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The card background is a preprinted watercolor wash note card from the Delightfully Detailed Note Cards/envelopes package. I love them!! They aer so perfect when you don't want to take the extra time to watercolor the card front!! Find them on pg 193 in your Annual catalog, or HERE in my online Stampin UP! Store.

The greeting, from the Falling for Leaves stamp set (pg 45 in the 2018 Holiday catalog) is stamped in Rich Razzleberry ink onto a Whisper White die cut from the Stitched Label Framelits pack.

I finished off the card with a little White/Silver Baker's Twine bow and several Silver Metallic Pearls!

I took this project to a Luv 2 Stamp Group stamping day event over the weekend and I think everyone enjoyed creating this card!!

If you have not made Shimmer Paint Spray, be sure to WATCH MY VIDEO HERE.

Find them on pg 193 in your Annual catalog, or HERE in my online Stampin UP! Store.

Grab your Stampin' UP! papercrafting supplies and make these sweet fall cards!

They are all available in my online Stampin' UP! store at the links below!

Delightfully Detailed Note Cards & Envelopes - 146911

Price: $9.50

Falling For Leaves Photopolymer Bundle - 149938

Price: $44.00

Stitched Labels Framelits Dies - 146828

Price: $33.00

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad - 147091

Price: $7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 131199

Price: $8.50

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 115316

Price: $8.50

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 131201

Price: $8.50

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint - 147044

Price: $8.00

Vegas Gold Shimmer Paint - 146886

Price: $8.00

Stampin' Spritzer - 126185

Price: $3.00

Silver Baker’S Twine - 145569

Price: $4.00

Metallic Pearls - 146282

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Mini Glue Dots - 103683

Price: $5.25

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

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Posted by Patty Bennett on October 29, 2018 at 12:25 AM in 2018 Holiday Catalog Stampin Up!, Big Shot - Framelits, Fall / Autumn Samples, Shimmer Paint, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (1)

Alpine Adventure Christmas Card Idea

October 28, 2018

I had this idea in my head to die cut the Alpine Adventures sled with Stampin' Up! Wood Textures paper.. and I really love how these projects turned out!! I created Christmas card designs and a sweet pillow box for a small gift or gift card!

The Alpine Adventure stamp set and matching Big Shot framelit dies are available as a bundle at 10% off - check out page 11 of the 2018 Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog or HERE online.

In addition to making dozens of cards with this bundle, I also used the same basic supplies to decorate a Pillow Box - it's the perfect size for a small gift, some chocolate, some JEWELRY!! :) or a gift card!

TIP!!

Before die cutting the Alpine Sled, add an Adhesive Sheet to the back of the Wood Textures designer paper, then die cut. That way you can just peel the backing off and adhere it right to your project!!

I always like to get all my cutting, embossing, scoring, die cutting and stamping done first, then I assemble my cards.

I couldn't decide on which embossing folder to use for the background.. my original thought was the Corrugated folder but then I tried the Tin Tile Embossing Folder and loved that too!

Purchase the Corrugated Embossing Folder in my online store HERE, or add it to your Wish List, #148026.

Design Notes:

The greeting and snowflakes are in the Alpine Adventures stamp set and stamped with Cherry Cobbler and Pool Party ink on a Stitched Shape Oval die cut
The sprigs are punched with the Sprig punch and Merry Merlot glimmer paper (Joyous Noel Glimmer paper selection #147817) and Pear Pizzazz cardstock that was spritzed with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint
The gorgeous Cherry Cobbler plaid is found in the Festive Farmhouse designer paper pack and was punched with the Triple Banner Punch
Final design note: tie a bow with a double strand of Linen Thread and use a Glue Dot to adhere it to the card
Card Base: 4-1/4" x 11" Crumb Cake cardstock folded in 1/2. Embossed layer is 3-3/4" x 5" and adhered with Multipurpose Liquid glue

Purchase the Tin Tile Embossing Folder in my online store HERE, or add it to your Wish List, #147906.

Make your own Alpine Adventures Christmas Cards using these Stampin' Up! supplies. They are all available in my online Stampin' UP! store at the links below!

Alpine Adventure Photopolymer Bundle - 149919

Price: $41.25

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 120953

Price: $8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 131201

Price: $8.50

Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper - 147820

Price: $11.00

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack - 144177

Price: $11.00

Joyous Noel 6" X 6" Glimmer Paper - 147817

Price: $15.00

Kraft Pillow Boxes - 147018

Price: $5.00

Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - 147906

Price: $10.00

Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - 148026

Price: $10.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad - 147083

Price: $7.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad - 147107

Price: $7.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies - 145372

Price: $30.00

Sprig Punch - 148012

Price: $18.00

Banner Triple Punch - 138292

Price: $23.00

Linen Thread - 104199

Price: $5.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue - 110755

Price: $4.00

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets - 144106

Price: $10.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Mini Glue Dots - 103683

Price: $5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes - 107300

Price: $7.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

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Posted by Patty Bennett on October 28, 2018 at 12:14 AM in 2018 Holiday Catalog Stampin Up!, 3-D Projects, Big Shot - Embossing Folders, Big Shot - Framelits, Christmas, Designer Series Papers, Gift Packaging, Glimmer Paper, Holiday Projects & Ideas, Stampin' Up! cards & projects | Permalink | Comments (3)

Santa's Workshop Christmas Card Ideas

October 26, 2018

Cute and Easy Santa's Workshop Christmas Card ideas featuring the Stampin' UP! Buffalo Check background stamp and the Memories & More card pack!! You'll find these products in the Stampin' Up! 2018 Holiday catalog, pages 21 and 38, or at the bottom of today's blog post.

I have 3 adorable Christmas cards to share with you today!! These cards were created with the Memories & More Card pack, the Buffalo check background stamp, and Real Red cardstock. They are super easy to create! For the card above and below, Cindee and I die cut the Santa Bag Memories & More card with the Layering Ovals oval framelit, then added the cute Santa cap to the elf (it's a sticker in the package), layered that onto a Garden Green Scalloped Oval die cut, and then added an addition elf and stamped greeting. The stamp is from the Farmhouse Christmas stamp set and die cut with the Farmhouse Framelits (order them as a bundle at 10% off!). Find the bundle on pg 13 in the Holiday catalog or below in this post with a link to my online store!

The bow is punched out with the Candy Cane punch and the Joyous Noel Glimmer Paper.

Dimensions for cutting and scoring the Real Red cardstock for the Gate Fold:

Did you see the totally adorable Gift Card holder I made with these Santa's Workshop Memories & More cards? If you missed it, CLICK HERE to see that post!

For the card above and below, I cut off 1/2 of the front of a standard fold card and so it opens like a dutch door. The Buffalo Check is stamped in Coastal Cabana ink on all of the cards, onto Whisper White cardstock.

The Merry Christmas greeting is found in the Festive Farmhouse stamp set, stamped in Real Red.

Below: we die cut one of the Memories & More cards with the Stitched Shape Square framelit die in the Big Shot, and layered it onto a Scalloped Square framelit die cut in Real Red. The greeting is one of the Memories & More cards die cut with the Festive Farmhouse framelit.

These preprinted cards are really amazing.. if you missed the video WATCH IT HERE to see more about these great little cards! The pack is only $10 !!!

Stampin' UP! Santa's Workshop Memories & More card pack, order online from Patty Bennett www.MyStampOrder.com

Make your own Santa's Workshop Christmas Cards using these Stampin' Up! supplies. They are all available in my online Stampin' UP! store at the links below!