VERY VERSAILLES

This card shows how versatile Stampin' Up's DSP can be.  I've used  the reverse side of the snowflake splendor DSP to create this soft and feminine card.  I've paired it with pool party and highland heather cardstocks and the Very Versailles stamp set.

The technique for attaching the ribbon may be new to some and is achieved by attaching tear n tape across the card and then gathering the ribbon onto it.  I found using my Take Your Pick tool helpful. 

Product List

Very Versailles Cling Stamp Set [149275] $48.00	Highland Heather A4 Cardstock [147010] $18.50	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $18.50	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $15.75
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $15.75	Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512] $24.25	Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder [152718] $19.00	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $74.00
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $15.75	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $13.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $252.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $7.25
Paper Trimmer [152392] $53.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $25.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $8.50	Take Your Pick [144107] $20.00

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Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!. 

CASEing Inspiration

 

Feel like crafting, but you’re not sure what to make or where to start? Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration. We recommend spending a few minutes looking through the catalogue and searching for projects that remind you why you adore paper-crafting! Before you know it, you’ll be pulling out your stamps, ink, and paper, ready to CASE (Copy and Share Everything).

If you have never CASEd before, don’t worry! It’s very simple to do. First, decide what you love most about a favourite project in the catalogue, then copy it to create something new. After that, use the following CASEing steps to create three crafting projects.

Copy the layout Copy the colour scheme Copy the technique

As you may notice, our concept artist did just that with her samples. She CASEd the XOXO card then copied the layout, colour combo, and technique to create her other three cards. See how easy? You may want to invite a friend over to CASE with you. Better yet, have a CASEing party! You never know what a big group of CASErs could come up with!  deanacraftandcreate.blogspot.co.nz https://deanadesign.stampinup.net/ struts58@outlook.com Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!.

JOYFUL HOLLY

 

When I received my parcel from Stampin' Up a few weeks ago, inside the Ornamental Envelopes stamp set was Joyful Holly by mistake.  I was able to keep this and received the correct stamp set very quickly.  Thank you Stampin' Up. 

So using a layout from Jacque Williams, this pretty card was born!  I have painted the leaves with grey granite ink using a wink of stella pen (the sparkle does not show up in this photo).  The frilly at the bottom is from Ornate Borders.  The berries and gem have been painted with cherry cobbler light blend.

I've got a large stash of ribbon so just used whatever I had to adorn the top of the card.

Product List

Joyful Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set [153440] $36.00	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $17.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $20.50
Gray Granite A4 Cardstock [147008] $18.50	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $15.75	Ornate Borders Dies [152724] $71.00
Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638] $74.00	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706] $21.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $252.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $7.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $8.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $14.00

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Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!. 

CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

I just love non traditional colours for a Christmas card and the softness of the blues, pinks and whites in this card are lovely.  The layout of this card was inspired by Mitosu Crafts.

The vellum has been heat embossed with white and layered over balmy blue and misty moonlight card.  The sentiment has also been heat embossed and diecut with either the stitched shapes or layering circles.

The envelope dies are great for any time, not just Christmas.

 

Product List

Ornamental Envelopes Bundle [155168] $100.75	Ornamental Envelopes Photopolymer Stamp Set [153434] $36.00	Envelopes  Dies [153531] $76.00
Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] $18.50	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] $18.50	Petal Pink A4 Cardstock [147009] $18.50
White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] $21.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $20.50	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $12.50
Stitched Shapes Dies [145372] $60.00	Layering Circles Dies [151770] $69.00	Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems [153547] $16.75
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $252.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $7.25	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $7.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $8.50

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Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!. 

 

Nature has many ways of showing off her genius, and one of the most notable examples is found in the delicate patterns of snowflakes. Our concept artist decided to highlight the whimsical beauty of these fabulous ice crystals using the So Many Snowflakes Dies (item 153560), a variety of embossing folders, and subtle, pastel colour combinations to create truly breathtaking cards—which can be easily adapted to suit any winter occasion.

To make the watercolour snowflake accents featured on the Happy Hanukkah and Snowflake Wishes cards, we simply applied Blushing Bride and Misty Moonlight ink to the die-cut snowflakes using Sponge Daubers (item 133773)—replicating the soft hues of a wintry, twilight sky. Our artist enhanced the texture and beauty of these cards using the Winter Snow (item 153577) and Evergreen Forest 3D (item 153576) Embossing Folders, respectively.

To create our Thank You Snow Much gift bag, we embossed Brushed Metallic Cardstock (item 153524) using the Woodland Embossing Folder (item 152881) and added peek-through snowflake die-cut pieces for extra charm. Who wouldn’t love to receive this darling gift bag, tied with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) Metallic Mesh Ribbon (item 153550)? This project would also make the perfect host or booking gift!

How many ways can you showcase the beauty of snowflakes with your cards and 3D projects?  deanacraftandcreate.blogspot.co.nz https://deanadesign.stampinup.net/ struts58@outlook.com Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!.

Product List

Snowflake Wishes Bundle (English) [155172] $117.75	Snowflake Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set [153444] $55.00	So Many Snowflakes Dies [153560] $76.00
Sponge Daubers [133773] $11.00	Winter Snow Embossing Folder [153577] $15.75	Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder [153576] $21.00
Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524] $32.00	Woodland Embossing Folder [152881] $17.75	Metallic Mesh Ribbon [153550] $16.75
Card Stock A4 Blushing Bride [131287] $18.50	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] $18.50	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] $15.75
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $15.75	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $20.50	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $17.25

Paper Pumpkin Brings Joy to the World

 

Have you heard? Beginning 3 November, Paper Pumpkin is offering a global kit to customers and demonstrators around the world. We’re calling it our Joy to the World kit, and it is definitely one of our favourite offerings ever.

Paper Pumpkin subscribers in North America have already received this very special kit with its beautiful, custom-designed box—and we hope they’re already busily creating their cards as a special handmade surprise for family and friends!

To give you some detail, this festive kit contains enough supplies to create eight elegant cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes. It also contains die-cut pieces in English, French, and German, which will allow you to send best wishes around the world—in their language! What a great way to connect with others and spread Christmas cheer worldwide.

Paper Pumpkin is a fast and easy One-Stop Box papercrafting experience—with everything you'll need inside the kit. It’s the perfect quick fix for last-minute Christmas workshops and is ideal for beginners and new stampers. (Please note: The stamping block is not included.)

Don’t wait to purchase this incredible kit. This offer is while supplies last only. And Merry Christmas from the Paper Pumpkin team!

Product List

Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit (English) [155876] $44.00

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Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!.