Mar 25, 2021 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Arrange A Wreath, Bundles, Cards, Holiday, Uncategorized |
Early last Fall, I had the opportunity to present projects featuring the Arrange A Wreath bundle to the Luv 2 Stamp Group. Today, I am sharing the Arrange A Wreath Easter card from the event. In addition, full instructions for recreating the card just in time for use this upcoming Easter. The Arrange A Wreath bundle is very versatile and great for different occasions. Following information on today’s card, you’ll find links to the past posts featuring the bundle.
Card Instructions:
Materials:
Cardstock (CS):
- Bermuda Bay: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″ – for card base
- Granny Apple Green: 5-1/4″ x 4″ (layer 1); scrap for leaves
- Basic White: 3-3/4″ x 5″ for emboss layer; 1″ x 2″ for sentiment; scrap for flower centersVellum Cardstock: 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″
- Daffodil Delight Cardstock: scrap for 2 flowers
- Rainbow Glimmer Cardstock: scrap for 3 eggs
Ink Pads:
- Versamark, Bermuda Bay Classic Stamp Pad, Granny Apple Green Classic Stamp Pad
Other Materials:
- White Stampin’ Emboss Powder
- Layering Ovals Dies
- Pool Party 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon
- Basic Rhinestone Jewels
- Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Marker (opt)
- Heat Tool
- Sponge Dauber or Blending Brush
- Adhesives
Details:
- Add the Granny Apple Green CS layer to the Bermuda Bay card base. Stamp the wreath onto the Basic White CS with Versamark. (TIP: use the Stamparatus and if needed, stamp twice to
ensure all of wreath is stamped). Heat emboss the wreath with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Allow to cool. After cooling, sponge the Basic White paper with Bermuda Bay ink, layering the ink around the wreath. Add to the card. - Stamp three sets of leaves (Granny Apple Green on Granny Apple Green CS) and a set of eggs (Bermuda Bay onto Basic White cardstock). Cut with the coordinating Dies.
- Cut an additional three eggs from the Rainbow Glimmer CS.
- With the medium size flower die, cut two of flowers from Daffodil Delight CS and cut two of the small flowers from Basic White CS. Layer the white flower onto the yellow flower. Add a small rhinestone jewel to the center of the flowers. (opt -color the rhinestones with the Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Marker before adding to the flowers).
- Cut the Vellum CS using the “twig” wreath die.
- Add eggs along the bottom of the wreath with glue dots. Layer leaves and flowers around the eggs. Cut “twig” strips from the vellum wreath and tuck around the flowers and eggs.
- Stamp the sentiment onto Basic White CS and cut using the Layering Ovals Dies.
- Cut a scalloped oval from the Bermuda Bay CS and add the sentiment layer. Attach to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Complete the card by adding a double loop bow to the top of the wreath.
You can easily substitute the sentiment and use this springtime card for any occasion.
Here are links to additional posts using the Arrange A Bundle: Home Decor Project, Merry Christmas, and Mini Card Pack. As you’ll be able to see, there are many options for using this bundle. Take note – this bundle is on the Last-Chance Products Sale list released yesterday (see Reminder section below). Thus, it will be retiring with this catalog so order it soon to ensure you have this versatile set for your crafting.
JUST A REMINDER…
The current catalog will be retiring on May 3, 2021 so it’s the time to take advantage of discounts on some of your favorite items. Plus, you’ll want to nab items that will retire before they are no longer available. Note, some items are discounted up to 75% and available only while supplies last. Check out the Last-Chance Products Sale items here. Several bundles are retiring but will be available individually without the additional bundle savings in the catalog. To view a PDF list of the Last-Chance Product Sale items, you can download it here: Last-Chance Products 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. So grab your highlighter marker, highlight items wanted and place your order soon!
Here are a few of my favorites retiring: Stitched Shape Dies, Layering Ovals Dies, Circle Punches (all sizes!) and the Silver Foil Paper. I’m still in mourning over the loss of the Stitched Shape Dies!!!
The April 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit subscription period is now available. This vivid, summer-inspired kit includes two full sticker sheets and all supplies needed to make 12 fun-shaped cards with matching envelopes. But, even more cool: it’s the first Paper Pumpkin kit designed with kids in mind!
Details
- Kit includes enough supplies to make 12 fresh, fun-shaped cards—6 popsicles and 6 blank semicircles to color—and coordinating envelopes. Kit includes card bases, 2 full sticker sheets, decorative die-cut pieces, embellishments, and more.
- Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″
- Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Bermuda Bay, Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Old Olive, Terracotta Tile
- Coordinates with the Ice Cream Corner Suite from our January–June 2021 Mini Catalog.
The So Cool Paper Pumpkin kit is available through April 10, 2021 but note supplies may become limited near the end of the subscription period.
To subscribe, click here.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (2020-2021 Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Plus for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me. You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. I sincerely appreciate your orders.
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!
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The current host code is: XKHBAKBQ. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
Oct 14, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Arrange A Wreath, Bundles, Cards, Christmas, Holiday, Stampin' Up!, Uncategorized |
Have you started making your holiday cards? If not, you’ll want to consider the Arrange A Wreath Merry Christmas card I’m sharing. It’s one of the holiday card designs that I’ll be using as Christmas approaches. The design is an Arrange A Wreath Merry Christmas card and is from my Guest Stamper presentation for the Luv 2 Stamp team. In previous posts, I provided you with other ideas for using this versatile stamp set and die bundle. The Arrange A Wreath Merry Christmas card is one of my favorite projects using the bundle. The Merry Merlot and Brushed Metallic cardstocks along with the Gold Cards & Envelopes create an elegant card.
Card Details:
- With Arrange A Wreath dies, cut 2 leaf dies from the gold Brushed Metallic cardstock and one twig die from the Merry Merlot cardstock.
- Using the largest flower die (6 petal flower); cut 6 flowers from the Merry Merlot cardstock.
- Spritz the Merry Merlot flowers and twig wreath with the Champagne Mist. (Does not show in photo but the spritzing adds a special glimmer touch!) After drying, layer two of the flowers together using a glue dot to hold the layers (creating 3 poinsettia flowers).
- Next, stamp 5 leaves using Old Olive Classic Ink Pad onto Old Olive cardstock and cut with the coordinating die.
Create a 3 layer wreath:
- Attach the Merry Merlot twig wreath atop one of the gold leaf wreaths taking note to offset the twigs with the leaves. TIP: use small dots of Multipurpose Liquid Glue along the circle line of the wreath to adhere the wreath.
- Next, add the adhesive to the back of the remaining gold leaf wreath and layer it atop the Merry Merlot wreath. AGAIN – offset the placement so the leaves aren’t lined up with one another.
- Add Mini Stampin’ Dimensions to the back of the wreath and add to the top portion of the card base.
- Attach leaves to the poinsettia flowers using glue dots. Arrange flowers and add to the wreath with glue dots.
- Finish the flowers by adding Gold Glimmer Enamel Dots to the center of each flower.
- Use the Detailed Trio Punch to punch the design on each end of the Merry Merlot cardstock for the sentiment label.
- Next, stamp “Merry Christmas” using Merry Merlot onto a strip of Very Vanilla. Then, attach to the Merry Merlot strip and add to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
If you want to create a special card, look at the Arrange A Wreath bundle for lots of possibilities. I’ve been cutting additional wreaths to use for creating more Merry Christmas cards. So when the time arrives to start mailing my holiday cards, I can quickly assemble. And best of all, using the beautiful Gold Cards and Envelopes saves lots of time!
Reminders:
To celebrate the beginning of the new Stampin’ Up! business year, I am launching a Customer Loyalty Program. Download the form (2020-2021 Customer Loyalty Form} for program details and start tracking your orders. Plus for your orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me.
Oh, don’t forget about the Designer Series Paper Sale. It is ongoing through the end of October. During this incredible sale, you can save 15% on select Designer Series Papers from current Stampin’ Up! catalogs. So, you’ll want to stock up on your favorites. Just click here to see the beautiful papers on sale.
The October 3D Tutorial Bundle is available! This month the projects feature fall themed projects.
Would you like the Tutorial Bundle?
You have several ways of receiving the 3D Tutorial Bundle:
1. Order $50 (before taxes and shipping) from my online store between now and November 10, 2020 and you’ll get the PDF for FREE.
2. Purchase the October 3D Tutorial Bundle PDF (a total of 6 tutorials) for $15.00. This is a one-time purchase. Simply drop me an email at creativestampingwithMargaret@gmail.com and I will send you a PayPal Invoice. Upon receipt of payment, I will send you the tutorial bundle.
3. Join my Playtime with Paper team! Team members always receive the tutorials for FREE!
Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting…
Project Materials:
The host code for October is: YZ64N9SM. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). If your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
Oct 7, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Arrange A Wreath, Bundles, Home Decor, Uncategorized |
Last month in my guest stamper presentation featuring the Arrange A Wreath Bundle, I created a home décor project. So today, I’m sharing the Arrange A Wreath home décor project created. The project starts with a 4″ x 4″ photo frame and is a project that can be used for different celebrations year round. Simply make and decorate wreaths for the occasions you want. Attach to a piece of Designer Series Paper which complements your wreath and insert into your frame!
Arrange A Wreath Home Décor Project Details:
Halloween Wreath:
Materials:
- Cardstock (CS):
- Cajun Craze: 2 pcs 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (for 2 leaf wreath)
- Basic Black: 3-3/4 x 3-3/4″ (for twig wreath); scrap for spider
- Whisper White: 1-3/4″ x 2″
- In Good Taste Designer Series Paper: 4″x4″ (base for wreath)
- Mesh Ribbon & Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
- Banner Year Stamp Set
- Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Dies
- Stitched Rectangle Die
- Little Treats
Details:
Assemble the wreath (cajun, black, cajun layers). Cut the scrap of Basic Black CS using the spider die from the Little Treats Dies. Stamp sentiment from Banner Year onto the Whiper White CS and cut using the Stitched Rectangle Die. Add the spider to the edge of the sentiment using glue dots. Put 2 small rhinestones on spider for eyes. Tie two bows: one using Mesh Ribbon and one using the Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon. Attach bows to top of wreath,
layering the black bow onto the mesh bow. Complete by adding sentiment sign to wreath and attaching the wreath to the designer series paper base using mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Happy Fall, Y’all Wreath:
Materials:
- Cardstock (CS):
- Early Espresso: 2 pcs 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (for 2 twig wreaths)
- Brushed Metallic: 3-3/4 x 3-3/4″ (for 1 twig wreath)
- Very Vanilla: 1/2″ x 3″
- Plaid Tiding Designer Series Paper: 4″x4″ (base for wreath)
- Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper
- Banner Year Stamp Set
- Bumblebee Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Punches
- Autumn Punch Pack
- Banner Pick a Punch
- Bumblebee In-Color Ribbon
Details:
1. Assemble the wreath (Early Espresso, Brushed Metallic, Early Espresso). Using the Autumn Punch Pack, cut 2 leaves and one acorn from the Gilded Autumn Specialty DSP. Stamp sentiment from Banner Year onto the Very Vanilla CS and cut end using Banner Pick A Punch. Add the leaves and acorn to the sentiment label using glue dots for the leaves and a mini glue dot for the acorn. Add sentiment banner to the wreath. Complete by adding a bow and attaching the wreath to the designer series paper base using mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Merry Christmas Wreath:
Materials:
- Cardstock (CS):
- Garden Green: 2 pcs 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (for 2 leaf wreaths)
- Silver Foil: 3-3/4 x 3-3/4″ (for 1 twig wreath)
- Whisper White: 1/2″ x 2-1/2″ for sentiment label, 2″ x 2″ for penguin
- Tis The Season 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper: 4″x4″ (base for wreath)
- Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper
- Freezing Fun Bundle
- Inks
- Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
- Real Red
- Stampin’ Blends Markers: Light Basic Black, Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Balmy Blue, Light Real Red
- Banner Pick a Punch
- Red Rhinestones
- Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon
Details:
Assemble the wreath (Garden Green, Silver Foil, Garden Green). Stamp sentiment from Banner Year onto the strip of Whisper White cardstock and cut end using Banner Pick A Punch. Stamp the penguin from the Freezing Friends Stamp Set onto Whisper White using Tuxedo Black ink. Color with the Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut using the coordinating die. Add sentiment banner to the back of the penguin. Attach to the wreath using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Finish by adding a bow and adding clusters of rhinestones for berries on the wreath. Layer onto the Tis The Season Designer Series Paper base using mini stampin’ dimensionals.
Under Project Materials, you’ll find the products for the wreaths above. You can purchase a 4″ x 4″ frame at most any big box craft store or via online stores such as Amazon.
Reminders:
To celebrate the beginning of the new Stampin’ Up! business year, I am launching a Customer Loyalty Program. Download the form (2020-2021 Customer Loyalty Form} for program details and start tracking your orders. Plus for your orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up!
The Designer Series Paper Sale is ongoing through the end of October. During this incredible sale, you can save 15% on select Designer Series Papers from current Stampin’ Up! catalogs. You’ll want to stock up on your favorites. Click here to see the beautiful papers on sale.
The October 3D Tutorial Bundle is available! This month the projects feature fall themed projects.
Would you like the Tutorial Bundle?
You have several ways of receiving the 3D Tutorial Bundle:
1. Order $50 (before taxes and shipping) from my online store between now and November 10, 2020 and you’ll get the PDF for FREE.
2. Purchase the October 3D Tutorial Bundle PDF (a total of 6 tutorials) for $15.00. This is a one-time purchase. Simply drop me an email at creativestampingwithMargaret@gmail.com and I will send you a PayPal Invoice. Upon receipt of payment, I will send you the tutorial bundle.
3. Join my Playtime with Paper team! Team members always receive the tutorials for FREE!
Thanks for stopping by!
Happy crafting…
Project Materials:
The host code for October is: YZ64N9SM. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). If your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
Sep 28, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Arrange A Wreath, Boxes, Bundles, Note Card Box |
Happy Monday and I hope your week is off to a good beginning. Today’s post features an Arrange A Wreath Mini Card Pack. Last week, I was honored to be a guest presenter for a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator group. Guest presenters share project ideas that can be used for classes or stamping events. As a guest presenter, one’s task is to create a minimum of four projects using a specific stamp set or bundle. Three projects should fall into the card category and the other can be either a 3D or home decor project. All of my projects featured the Arrange A Wreath Bundle.
For me, I set a personal challenge. The challenge of using only the stamps in the stamp set! When designing projects, I usually pull from several stamp sets. (my husband calls it “my squirrel mode”! LOL) Fortunately, the wide variety of stamps and dies in the Arrange A Wreath bundle made it easy to adhere to my challenge. The bundle consists of the Arrange A Wreath Stamp Set and the Wreath Builder Dies. For two of the sentiments, I did use the Layering Circles and Layering Ovals Dies. So today, I’m sharing one of the featured projects – the Arrange A Wreath Mini Card Pack. The mini card pack consists of four 3″ x 3″ cards for various occasions.
Tips for creating the mini card pack:
- All the card bases are Whisper White cardstock, cut 3″ x 6″. Then, score at 3″ and fold for a size of 3″ x 3″.
- Select the colors you wish to use on your cards for the various occasions and use coordinating designer series paper to layer on the base. On the card samples, the 6″ x 6″ Subtles Designer Series Paper Pack provides the background layer. Cut the layer to 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″.
- Stamp your designs onto 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ Whisper White cardstock to attach to the designer series paper layer.
- If desired, use the stamps and coordinating dies to add additional elements to your mini cards.
Bonus Project
Since the mini card pack would make an excellent gift, I decided to add a bonus project – an embellished 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ Acetate Card Box. The greenery for the top of the box uses the “twig” wreath die from the Wreath Builder Dies. After cutting the wreath shape, use paper snips to cut the wreath in half and layer the two halves. For extra dimension, sponge ink onto the wreath before cutting. For the sample below, Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink is sponged onto the Pear Pizzazz cardstock wreath. Select the sentiment you desire and add it to a banner created with the Banner Pick A Punch.
If you want a stamp set and coordinating dies that offer you lots of options, be sure to add the Arrange A Wreath Bundle to your must-have list! You’ll be glad you have the set. Stay tuned – I’ll be sharing more projects from the presentation soon.
Reminders:
The September 3D Tutorial Bundle is available for a few more days! This month the projects are focusing on Halloween.
Would you like the Tutorial Bundle?
You have several ways of receiving the 3D Tutorial Bundle:
1. Order $50 (before taxes and shipping) from my online store between now and September 30, 2020 and you’ll get the PDF for FREE.
2. Purchase the September 3D Tutorial Bundle PDF (a total of 6 tutorials) for $15.00. This is a one-time purchase. Simply drop me an email at creativestampingwithMargaret@gmail.com and I will send you a PayPal Invoice. Upon receipt of payment, I will send you the tutorial bundle.
3. Join my Playtime with Paper team! Team members always receive the tutorials for FREE! September is a great time to join – Stampin’ Up! is offering the “Get & Go Starter Kit Promotion”. But hurry, the last day to receive this promotion is September 30, 2020. In addition to the regular Starter Kit ($99), you’ll receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set. Contact me for more details.
Thanks for stopping by today. Hopefully, I’ve inspired you to get creative! Below you will find a list of the project materials used for today’s project. To order the supplies, you can click on the item in Project Materials or download the Supply List and go to my store to by clicking here. (you’ll know you’re shopping with me if you see my name on the upper, left side of the page) Your order is greatly appreciated.
Happy Crafting!
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