Last week, I shared a Stampin’ Up! video highlighting a stamp set from the Experience Creativity Brochure. Today, I’m sharing the Delightful Day Tags Bundle project from the brochure. All of the items that Sarah is featuring in the video are available in the Experience Creativity Brochure and in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog. Watch as Sarah shows how easy it is to create gift tags for boxes, bags and other treat packaging. If you are a beginning stamper, this is a fun first project.
Do you want to see what other projects are available in the Experience Creativity Brochure? Check the Experience Creativity Projects by clicking here.
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A Beautiful Wild Rose card is one of the projects from this month’s card classes. It features using the To A Wild Rose photopolymer stamp set. The Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog has lots of beautiful floral sets but the To A Wild Rose is definitely one of my favorites. The stamp set also has coordinating Wild Rose Dies and is offered with a 10% discount in the To A Wild Rose Bundle. Two-step stamping can be used with the stamps so that depth of colors can be added to the images. However, the outline stamp is beautiful to use by itself. For this card, the wild roses are stamped using the two-step stamping method and the masking technique was also utilized. Additional details are below the card photos.
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad, Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
Dies: Wild Rose Dies, Stitched Nested Labels
5/8″ Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon
Noble Peacock Rhinestones
Adhesives: Snail, Mini Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals
Directions:
Create the card base from a 4-1/4″ x 11″ piece of Rich Razzleberry cardstock (score at 5-1/2″ & fold). Add a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Highland Heather cardstock.
Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock (3-3/4″ x 5″) to use for stamping the wild roses.
Before stamping the roses onto the Whisper White cardstock, create a wild rose “mask” to use for covering the roses. To create the mask, stamp the rose outline stamp onto a 3″ x 3″ post-it note. Be sure to stamp near the adhesive strip. Fussy cut the rose. Set aside to use for covering the roses before stamping the leaves to the card. TIP: make multiple masks to speed the stamping process. Also, save the mask inside of the stamp case and you’ll have it for future use.
Using the Wild Rose outline stamp, randomly stamp three of the rose outlines onto the Whisper White cardstock using the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Refer to card photo for placement. For the full rose stamp, use Highland Heather ink pad to color the rose base. For the final rose stamp, use the Rich Razzleberry ink pad. Attach to card base using Snail adhesive.
Place the “masks” over the stamped roses. Stamp the leaves using Garden Green ink pad. The leaves outline stamp and only one of the leaves layer stamp are used.
With the Wild Rose Dies, cut 2 open leaves from a scrap of Garden Green cardstock and 3 of the small flowers from the Vellum cardstock. Add them to the card with mini glue dots. TIP : Prepare the sentiment layer (step 7) and use as a guide for placement of the embellishment pieces.
Stamp the sentiment onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock and cut using the small Stitched Nested Labels Die. With a larger Stitched Nested Labels Die, cut a scrap of the Rich Razzleberry cardstock. Layer the two pieces using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add to the card using Snail Adhesive.
Complete the card by adding a Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon Bow and a Noble Peacock Rhinestone as seen in card photo.
Have fun coming up with your own color combinations using the To A Wild Rose stamp set. Be sure to comment below what color combinations you select!
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For every $50 you spend (before tax & shipping), you will earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used August 1-31. There is no limit to the number of Bonus Days coupon codes you can receive. The coupon codes are sent via email. If you earn multiple coupon codes in a single order, all of the coupon codes will be in one email.
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Have a great week and check back on Monday for another project!
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!
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While sorting craft supplies, I found a 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ notebook and immediately decided to create a Pressed Petals Covered Notebook. The Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper has beautiful photographic images. Since the Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) is light weight, I knew it would work perfectly to create cover the small notebook. Plus, the coordinating Pressed Petals Specialty Washi Tape would make a perfect embellishment. As seen in the photo, the Linen Ribbon from the Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack covers the front seam. I went back and forth whether to add a phrase on the notebook or not. But as you see, in the end “A Little Note” was added. The phrase can be found in the Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set.
The photo also shows the notebook back is finished with the Pressed Petals Specialty DSP. Additionally, Merry Merlot cardstock is cut to fit the interior panels and covers the overlapping DSP.
Tips for creating a Pressed Petals Covered Notebook:
Measure the front of your notebook starting where the binding meets the cardboard. Add 1/2″ to the top and bottom measurements plus 1/2″ to one side measurement. This is the size you will cut your paper. This provides you ample paper to fold and cover the notebook edges.
Use multipurpose liquid adhesive to attach the paper to the front of the notebook. I put the glue on the notebook and not on the paper. Start by abutting the paper along the binding edge and work out toward notebook edges.
To create a neat fold at the corners, use paper snips to clip the paper so sides and fold over one another on the inside of the cover. Glue to hold in place.
Measure the inside panel of the cover and cut ensuring it will overlap the designer series paper.
Repeat for back cover.
To embellish the front, wrap ribbon around the front at the seam of the binding and the designer series paper.
Pressed Petals Washi Tape Flower:
Peel 8 petals from the washi tape roll.
Punch a 3/4″ circle of cardstock to use as a base for the petals.
Arrange four of the the petals around the cardstock base. After attaching, use the Embossing Buddy on the exposed back of petals to prevent stickiness.
Add the next layer of four petals by offsetting them on the first layer of petals. Lift edges and dust with the Embossing Buddy.
For the flower center, add a Perennial Essence Floral Center. Glue to front of the notebook.
Optional: Punch 2 sets of leaves from Mossy Meadow Cardstock with the Leaf Punch. Spritz lightly with water, pinch leaves between fingers and after it dries, attach around flower using mini glue dots.
Also optional: Stamp the sentiment and cut with the Classic Label Punch.
The notebooks are the perfect size to place in one’s purse. Plus, the notebooks are a great craft fair project! Since I found more than one mini notebook in my craft supplies, I’ll be covering them so be on the lookout for another covered notebook post.
Hope you enjoyed today’s project. Thanks for stopping by!
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Last week, one of my blog posts featured a make ‘n take card using the Daisy Lane stamp set. Today, the project is a Daisy Lane “stepped up” card. As you see, I have added some pizzazz to the basic card design. It’s easy to take a simple card and make it a “stepped up” card with just a few extra embellishments. You can see the original simple stamping card design here.
Card details:
The colors and stamping are the same as in the Simple Stamping with Daisy Lane card details. So, refer to the link to review the general instructions and project materials.
To create the additional center on the daisy, punch a 1″ circle of Melon Mambo cardstock for each daisy. With paper snips, cut small snips toward the center of the circle punch, leaving a circle in the middle approximately 1/4″ diameter. Use eraser end of a pencil or the end of the Take Your Pick, press onto the circle center so that the circle cups and the snips separate. With mini glue dots, attach to the daisy center and add the Perennial Essence Floral Centers to each.
Cut a piece of 3-3/4″ piece of Whisper White Flax Ribbon. Snip between threads on each end and slightly fray. Attach to card using Tear & Tape adhesive. Refer to photo for approximate placement.
To the sentiment label, add pearl white sequins from the Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins package. Place one on each side of the label. In the center of each, add a Basic Rhinestone Jewel.
For the bow, pull threads from a piece of the flax ribbon. Use two of the threads to tie into a bow.
See how easy it is to “step up” a card design by adding a few embellishments?
For a recent birthday card, the Beautiful You stamp set was selected for the design. The Live, Laugh, Love phrase and the carefree lady dancing is perfect for my friend. She is the embodiment of the Live with passion, Laugh out loud and Love deeply. Do you have such a friend? I can truly say my friend enjoys life to the fullest and her enthusiasm for life is contagious. When times are hectic, I like to think of her and smile.
Card Details:
The card base is Balmy Blue cardstock (5-1/2″ x 8-1/4″, score at 4-1/4″ for standard card size). See the coordinating ribbon? Create is by using Balmy Blue Ink Refill to color the Whisper White 5/8″ Polka Dot Ribbon. It’s easy – add a couple of drops of the ink refill to a plastic bag, insert the ribbon and massage the bag to color the ribbon. Remove and allow to dry before using. In a hurry, use your heat tool on low to dry the ribbon. To test that the ribbon is dry, I pull it through a folded piece of paper towel. This also helps dry the ribbon and evenly disperse the ink.
The Designer Series Paper layer is retiring. Yes, of course, I am still trying to use up as much retiring paper as possible! The paper is the Garden Impressions 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper pack. It is cut to 5-1/4″ x 4″.
Check the Last Chance Products List for items that are retiring on June 3. Quantities on some items are limited. Tomorrow, May 30 at 12 PM (MT), Stampin’ Up! is discounting some of the Last Chance Products up to 30%. So, be sure to check my Online Store!
Today Stampin’ Up! is hosting a retirement party for Lovely As A Tree. It is being held on Facebook for demonstrators across the world. Throughout the day, you will likely see numerous posts on social media outlets highlighting the stamp set. Believe me when I say demonstrators were shocked to learn the iconic stamp set is retiring. It’s been a mainstay for years and one of my favorites to use for creating masculine cards. To commemorate the occasion and celebrate with the retirement party, I am posting photos from a few of my past blog posts featuring Lovely As A Tree. Some of the posts go back to my early blogging days. As you will see, my blog photo skills were in their infancy. Fortunately, my photo skills have improved! Of course, some of the colors and products have been retired.
Let’s stroll down memory lane…
This first card is one of my favorite designs using Lovely As A Tree and dates back to May, 2013. Simply stamp the images onto Very Vanilla cardstock, highlight images by sponging color and then texture emboss. Simple but beautiful.
This next card features the Baby Wipe Technique and is a card from the September, 2015 class.
This last card dates back to 2014. It was another technique class using a clear-mount block to stamp the color onto the card.
Thank you for joining me in this stroll down memory lane. There are a few additional Lovely As A Tree photos that you can find in past blog posts. Just enter Lovely As A Tree in the Search bar.
Don’t miss out…Be sure to add this versatile stamp set to your collection. The various trees allow you to create cards and projects for all occasions. Don’t delay! Availability of stamps is being guaranteed until May 24. After that, it’s while supplies last through June 3. To order a Clear-Mount Stamp Set, click here. If you prefer Wood-Mount, click here to order.
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