Card Art by Helen

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

The new Brushed with Beauty Suite Collection includes patterned paper featuring florals in muted tones, along with stamp and die bundles that feature both floral and foliage elements, and sentiments that can be the focal point of your designs.
 

A rectangle of the Very Vanilla floral pattern from the Brushed with Beauty 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper measuring 4¼" x 5½" was adhered to a folded Crumb Cake card base (with the fold at the top). The long sides of a smaller rectangle of the dotted patterned paper from the same DSP (measuring 4¼" x 2½"; approx. ½" taller than the final layer) were torn to expose the white core of the paper along those edges. This layer was then adhered to the centre of the card front.

The three 'because' dies from the Words of Beauty Dies were used to cut the three layers of the focal point sentiment, which were adhered together using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Adhesive Sheets could also be used). Vellum 12" x 12" Specialty Paper was used for the base layer, Crumb Cake Cardstock was used for the middle, and Petal Pink Cardstock die used for the top. The completed layered element was added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals™.

The middle-sized label die from the Words of Beauty Dies was used to cut a label from Very Vanilla Cardstock. The 'You've Been on My Mind' stamp, from the coordinating Words of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set, was stamped on the label using Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Ink™. Very Vanilla Baker's Twine, from the Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, was wrapped around the card front three times, and tied to the right side of the dotted DSP layer. The stamped label was added with Stampin' Dimensionals, over the knot securing the twine.

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Words Of Beauty Dies (English)	Words Of Beauty Bundle (English)	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad	Baker's Twine Three Color Pack	Stampin' Dimensionals	Paper Trimmer	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Don't forget you can bundle and save! Purchase the Words of Beauty Bundle and save 10%.

The Adventure Awaits Kit ($20) includes everything you need to create cute cards with retro colours and hand-drawn artwork.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs with coordinating printed envelopes, measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm). Complete your cards with ease using the precut printed paper pieces and sentiments, and add vellum details for a perfect finish. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock, and Timid Tiger.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

The Everyday Beauty Kit ($34) includes everything you need to create gorgeous botanical-themed cards.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs with coordinating printed envelopes, measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm). The elegant botanical patterns that feature in the card bases and envelopes coordinate perfectly with the printed precut elements and gold foil die-cut elements, and the shimmering metallic thread and faux wax seals add a touch of luxury to the designs. A Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot™ is also included, along with the exclusive Everyday Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set that includes versatile sentiments suited to many projects beyond this kit. Additional coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Beige, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, and Petal Pink.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

November's NEW Online Exclusive products are here and there are some amazing products that you will want to add to your craft stash!

The Hobby Haven Suite Collection includes products perfect for creating projects for those who love to slow down and enjoy life's simple pleasures.

The Creative Haven Bundle includes a stamp set with thoughtful sentiments to send a heartfelt greeting, and a set of coordinating label dies with accent pieces perfect for cards, tags, and adding interest to scrapbook layouts.

 

The Hobby Haven 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper features hobby-inspired imagery, with watercolour illustrations of all sorts of activities such as baking, reading, and sewing, and includes two sheets of precut pieces for quick crafting. With coordinating Earthy Matte Dots and Garden Green ⅛" (3.2 mm) Chevron Ribbon, your projects will always have the perfect embellishments.

 

The Banner Sayings Bundle includes simple but versatile sentiments that are sure to become indispensable in your crafting. Equally useful is the coordinating Three Banner Punch, whether used to create labels for your sentiments or used with DSP or cardstock to create backgrounds, layering elements, or accents for both cards and scrapbook pages.

 

The Lasting Linen Photopolymer Stamp Set is an easy way to add a textural element of woven linen to your designs, creating a subtle background with its delicate crosshatched pattern. This background stamp, like all new stamps from November's product release onwards, is photopolymer rather than cling following the decision by Stampin' Up! to discontinue production of cling stamps.

 

Just a reminder: the products in this Online Exclusive release will be the first to feature our newly redesigned packaging. Both photopolymer stamps and dies will come in sleeker and slimmer clear plastic envelopes that measure 5⅝" x 9" or 14.3 x 22.9 cm). Die packages will now also feature printed artwork for much easier identification and organisation, and the larger size will mean more stamp artwork can be shown at 100%. In addition, you can now purchase these clear, durable plastic envelopes separately in packs of 10 should you wish to switch your existing stamp and die sets to this new space-saving design.

 

These are only a few of the new products that are now available, and you can see the full range in the Online Exclusives section of my online store. Don't delay ordering if there's something you just have to have! Online Exclusive products are initially available while supplies last.

The Brushed with Beauty Virtual Craft Class is now available for purchase! This class will include four projects: two cards, one box, and one scrapbook page, all made using the new Online Exclusive Brushed with Beauty Suite Collection. Don't forget that you'll also earn Stampin' Rewards on your class fee!

The class will stream live on November 20th, at 2:00 pm (MT), but if you can't watch it live then the video will be available to watch on demand after. To join, purchase the class (170074, $41; supplies not included) in my online store. You'll be emailed within 2-3 business days with all you need to know, including the link to join the exclusive Facebook group where the class will be hosted.

To craft along during the class, you'll need the Brushed with Beauty Suite Collection. You'll also need some additional supplies, listed here.

To make sure your products arrive in time to craft along live and connect with other crafters, don't delay placing your order!