Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Cards from the Paper Dolls

 Last week the Paper Dolls card club got together and shared cards. We all have our own style and products we like to use. Here is what we made.

This was my card, featuring the Wintery Tree Top stamp set.



Lynnette shared a Fun Fold and Humble Home Bundle


Shirley provided this attractive Moody Mauve and copper fall design.

Roxanne showed us a "water spot" technique and non-traditional holiday card that used Tim Holtz ink and dies.

Bottom line we love stamping and creating cards,

See you soon

Cindy



Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Another November Online Exclusive - Cake Celebrations

 Birthday cake - yes please!

This one is a cutie, some two-step stamping, add the candles there is cake for everyone.


The die cut flowers add a pop to the card, I used some pearl embellishments I have in my stash. 

Cutting
Highland Heather - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Gorgeous Grape - 5 x 3 3/4
Basic White - 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 - die cut circle
                    3/4 x 3 - sentiment
                    5 1/4 x 4 - inside 
                    4 3/4 x 3 1/2 - emboss 
                    scrap for flowers
Assembly
  • Fold and burnish the Highland Heather card base, adhere the Basic White cardstock to the inside.
  • Adhere the Gorgeous Grape cardstock to the card base, add the Basic White embossed piece on top.
  • On the die cut circle stamp the cake stand near the bottom in Pebbled Path.
  • Stamp the rectangles one, on top of the other in Highland Heather
  • Stamp the "cakey" images in Gorgeous Grape on top of the Highland Heather rectangles. Stamp the candles in Gorgeous Grape on the top layer of the cake. 
  • Add the flames in Crushed Curry to the top of the candles. Adhere this to the embossed Basic White
  • Stamp the three flowers in Gorgeous Grape and fussy cut, there are dies it you want to use them.
  • Stamp the sentiment in Gorgeous Grape, adhere to the card front and top with Purple Fine Shimmer Gems.
Happy Tuesday!
Cindy

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Friday, November 8, 2024

Double Diamond Hibiscus

The November Online Exclusives have been released by Stampin' Up! I have serious love for the Happy Hibiscus Bundle, it takes me back to relaxing Caribbean Cruises from taken in the past. The fun fold is just a bonus.

To see all the Online Exclusives click here


Lots of cutting and dry embossing, but the look is WOW!

Cutting and scoring

Thick Basic White - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 3 1/4, 6 1/2, 8 3/4

Basic White - 4 1/2 x 3, 4 x3, 4 x2, (2) 3 x 3, (2) 2 3/4 x 2 3/4, scraps for tag, small flowers and leaves

Dry emboss the highlighted pieces with the Happy Hibiscus Embossing folder.

Assembly

Fold the card base and adhere the 4 x 3 to the inside front and the 4 x2 embossed pieces to the front. 

Adhere the 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 squares to the 3 x 3 squares. Next put the squares on point and match the side points to the folds of the card, glue only the bottom portion of the square. Attach a square to each fold. 

On the 4 1/2 x 3 rectangle stamp the outline image of the Hibiscus in Berry Burst. Stamp the hibiscus flowers in Bubble Bath. Die cut out. 

On a scrap of Basic White stamp 2 of the outline of the leaves in Granny Apple Green and the leaf inside in Lemon Lime Twist. Die cut out or fussy cut whichever is easier. 

With another scrap of Basic White die cut the label and one large and two small flowers. 

Stamp the sentiment in Berry Burst on the label and attach to card front. 

Next attach the largest and smallest die cut flowers, leaves and Basic White flowers to the card front. Place Pearls or other embellishment you have to the center of the white flowers. Adhere the last stamped flower on the inside of the card. 

Enjoy your weekend.

Cindy


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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A Big Thank You

Earlier this week Stampin' Up! announced the annual its Annual Awards and because of you I earned a Team Building and a Sales Award. 



I am so grateful for your support of my Stampin' Up! adventure. My goal has been and still is sharing friendship with you and you having a creative outlet. 

Love you all!!
Cindy

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Fall Tree

 Frosted Forest is one of my favorite bundles, so many trees. I threw in a fun fold to add another layer of interest. 


This card has a few steps but it's worth it. Let's start with the cutting instructions

Pumpkin Pie - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 3, 6 and 7, 1 1/4 x 2

Basic White - 5 1/4 x 2 3/4, 3 x 4 1/4

A Little Latte Designer Series Paper - 5 3/8 x 2 7/8, 5 1/8 x 7/8

Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper - 6 x 3 1/4, score at 1 3/4

Assembly

Fold and burnish the Pumpkin Pie cardbase, adhere the Latte DSP to the two front layers of the cardbase. Adhere the Basic White piece on the inside of the cardbase. 




Attach Tear N Tape to the underside top and bottom of the Halloween Spells DSP, adhere flush to the bottom of the cardbase, fold at the score line and attach to the back of the cardbase.

On the other piece of Basic White, stamp the tree trunk in Pecan Pie. Using washi tape, adhere to a grid paper or other paper.

Place stencil 1, from the Frosted Forest Bundle; over the tree trunk and adhere to the grid paper with washi tape and make a mark on the grid paper at the top notch and on each side to give you alignment marks for the next stencils. Color the tree trunk. 

Remove and place stencil 2 over the tree, aligning the marks. Put down a layer of Daffodil Delight ink, then with the same stencil pat on some Pumpkin Pie highlights.

Remove stencil 2 and top with stencil 3 again matching the alignment marks. Tap on Real Red ink, some dark some light. 
Take the stencil off and look at the coloring, you can put stencil 2 back on and even out the color if needed.

Die cut and attach to the Halloween Spells DSP. 

Die cut the Pumpkin Pie piece with the banner die. Stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink and cover with Clear Embossing Powder and heat to set. Attach to the card front with Dimensionals. And poof you have a card!


Have a wonderful day!!

Cindy

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