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Snowflake Splendor

Friday, November 27, 2020

The August–December 2020 Mini Catalogue Inspiration

SNOWFLAKE SPLENDOR SUITE

You may want to grab a cup of cocoa and a cozy sweater before you sit down to create with the Snowflake Splendor Suite! This stamp and die bundle will help you create a blizzard of snowflakes for the perfect storm of winter crafting.

The Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper complements the stamps and dies with hand-painted, watercolor snowflakes in lots of icy purples and blues.

The tutorial I'm sharing changes up the colours and design for a bit of rustic glamour and a little tweak to the standard card size.

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Rustic Glam Snowflake Wishes Card

SNOWFLAKE SPLENDOR SUITE-Rustic Glam Snowflake Wishes Card

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Product List
TIPS: The putty tip of the Take Your Pick Tool (#144107) works great for picking up and placing small items like sequins.

Coordinating Products

#155115 SNOWFLAKE SPLENDOR SUITE COLLECTION (ENGLISH)

#155172 SNOWFLAKE WISHES BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

#153444 SNOWFLAKE WISHES PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)

#153512 SNOWFLAKE SPLENDOR DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

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November Colour

Friday, November 20, 2020

Nov 2020- Color

CHRISTMAS GLEAMING VARIETY BUNDLE - Helen Piaskowski

November is here and that means it won't be long before we gather around brightly gleaming trees with a cup of cocoa to make new Christmas memories. They year, more than ever, let's make the most of the beautiful moments together. Share joyful gifts and handmade cards with family near and far.

When you are making your shopping list this year, I appreciate you keeping my small business in mind. I can help you with gift certificates, thoughtful handmade gifts, and all-inclusive kits that let your friends and family enjoy their own creative escape!

By the way, keep your eyes open for a sale to pop-up around Black Friday! More details to follow.

This month's Colour Inspiration is a nod to traditional colours with a rich, warm twist. One card is elegant while the other is a bit more rustic. I think you'll find them as cozy and joyful as I do.

COLOUR INSPIRATION

Cinnamon Cider

Bumble Bee

Night of Navy

Set a cozy mood this season with rich, warm colours. This month's Colour Inspiration colours are somewhat non-traditional, but mimic the reds, golds, and natural colours common to the Christmas season. It makes me think about cozy nights snuggled up under a blanket with, golden firelight, and hot cocoa. Two of the 2020-2022 In Colours Honeybee and Cinnamon Cider combine beautifully with Neutrals Merry Merlot, Night of Navy, and Very Vanilla with Copper accents.

The first project features the Christmas Gleaming Variety Bundle (#156082) that includes the Christmas Gleaming stamp set (#150464), Gleaming Ornament Punch Pack (#150647), and Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper (#150429). Texture is added using the Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder (#151474). Bright pops of copper detail come from the Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack (#153520) and Star Designer Elements (#150430).

The second card features the Merry Moose bundle combined with the Quite Curvy Dies from the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle (#158396). The moose is coloured with the Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends (#153105) and the tag is punched using the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (#152883). The Plaid Tidings 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (#153527) finishes of the card perfectly.

SUPPLIES

Christmas Gleaming Variety Bundle

Merry Moose Bundle

Quite Curvy Bundle

December's Paper Pumpkin

Monday, November 16, 2020

Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin - Kits in the Mail

Paper Pumpkin - Paper Crafting Kits in the Mail

When you get the December Paper Pumpkin kit you'll be set to start the new year with a big, uplifting bear hug! We all know lots of people that could use a bit of cheer, comfort, and love this year - so we are making it easy to share a the love with the “Beary Comforting” December Paper Pumpkin kit!

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Design
Card size: 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 in (10.8 x 14 cm)

Project Type
Kit contains enough supplies to create 12 cards and coordinating envelopes.

Coordinating Colours
Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sea Foam, Whisper White

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November Tutorial

Friday, November 13, 2020

Tutorial-November 2020

Merry Moose Gift Card Pocket

What's more fun than a moose on your card? A moose that brings gifts! Make this fun pocket card that is perfect for gifting a gift card or even adding a photo.

The Merry Moose Bundle features the popular Christmas Moose stamp set and coordinating punch. Both the Merry Moose Bundle and the Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper are Christmas themed supplies that you'll find yourself reaching for year round since their images and colors make great masculine, nature themed, or all occasion cards!

1. Cut & Layer Card

Cut Cherry Cobbler cardstock to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Score along 8-1/2" side at 4-1/4". Layer 4" x 5-1/4" Whisper White cardstock inside for a writing area. Layer 4" X 5-1/4" Shaded Spruce cardstock on card front.

2. Add Plaid Tidings

Layer 3-3/4" x 5" Plaid Tidings Paper onto Shaded Spruce layer on card front. Layer 2-3/4" x 3-1/2" Plaid Tidings paper onto 3" x 3-3/4" Shaded Spruce cardstock.

3. Adhesive Strip Pocket

Flip the 3" x 3-3/4" Shaded Spruce cardstock over and add Foam Adhesive Strips near the edges of the two longer sides and one short side to create a pocket.

4. Punch & Stamp Greeting

Punch two labels using the Label Me Fancy Punch and Whisper White cardstock. Stamp "Merry Christmoose" greeting on the bottom half of one punch using Shaded Spruce ink.

5. Create Tag

Cut Cherry Cobbler cardstock to 2-1/2" x 4". Add the stamped label to the top, narrow edge of the Cherry Cobbler cardstock so that half is on the cardstock and half hangs off the top. Adhere the second label behind the other so that the Cherry Cobbler cardstock is sandwiched between the bottom of the two labels.

6. Mark & Punch

Use a pencil or pen to make a dot near the top center of the layered Whisper White labels. This will be your guide for punching out the slit for the ribbon using the slit punch on the Label Me Fancy Punch. Hold the punch upside down, center the mark in the slit punch opening and punch.

7. Add Ribbon to Tag

Fold an 8" piece of Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon (#152156) in half. Thread both ribbon ends up trough the punched slit and then thread through the ribbon loop. Pull the ribbon snug.

8. Ribbon Zig-Zag

Remove the Foam Adhesive Strip backing and adhere pocket, with the open side up, near the bottom of the card front. Add a 1-1/2"-2" long line of Stampin' Seal Adhesive vertically on the pocket. Starting at the top right, lay a 10" piece of Gold Shimmer Ribbon across the pocket in a back and forth zig-zag ending at the bottom left.

9. Punch Circle & Moose

Punch Whisper White cardstock with the 2-1/4" Circle Punch. Punch Basic Black cardstock with the Moose Punch. Adhere Moose to the circle with Stampin' Dimensionals or Glue Dots. Adhere circle to center of the pocket, over the ribbon with Stampin' Dimensionals.

10. Add Tag to Pocket

Slide the tag into the pocket on the card front. You can use the tag for a note, a picture, or a gift card! NOTE: This card may require additional postage, check with your post office to get the correct postage needed.