Jun 28, 2019 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Cards, Daisy Lane, Floral, Technique, Uncategorized |
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?
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Jun 26, 2019 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Bundles, Tags, Uncategorized |
Each month, the two Playtime with Paper team members with top sales receive a special thank you gift from me. Most recently, the top two team members received team gifts of 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots and a yard of each of the 1/2′ Scalloped Linen Ribbons in the five new In Colors. Instead of a card, a tag was created to add to the cellophane bag holding the goodies. So, I decided to use the Wiggle Worm stamp set and coordinating Wiggly Worm dies for the tag. Did you know, you can save 10% when purchasing the Wiggle Worm Bundle? Just look, how stinkin’ cute are those bugs?! In addition to the cute bugs, the sayings in the stamp set are appropriate for lots of occasions. 
Tag Details:
- For creating tag base, layer a 2″ x 4″ piece of Garden Lane Designer Series Paper onto a 2″ x 4″ piece of Whisper White cardstock. To adhere the two layers, use multipurpose glue. For the tag top, use the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. Finally, round the corners on bottom of tag with the Detailed Trio Punch.
- Use the Stitched Nested Labels dies to cut a piece of watercolor paper. Using an aqua painter and Balmy Blue ink, color a sky background onto the watercolor paper. Let dry.
- Select desired bug stamps and stamp onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends markers. Use the coordinating color of Classic Stampin’ Pad to stamp the bug lines. In my samples, Mango Melody Light and Dark Blends color the beetle. To stamp the lines on the beetle’s body, use the Mango Melody Classic Ink Pad. For the dragonfly, Daffodil Delight Light Stampin’ Blend colors the body with the wing decor stamped with the Daffodil Delight Classic Ink Pad.
- After coloring, use the coordinating bug dies to cut each bug.
- Stamp the grass onto the watercolor paper label using Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink Pad and the sentiment using the Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad.
- To attach both the watercolor label and the bugs, use Stampin’ Dimensionals .
- For an extra touch, cut 2 sets of leaves using the Leaf Punch. Select color that coordinates with the Designer Series Paper. For a crumpled appearance, lightly spray water onto the leaves using a Stampin’ Spritzer. While cardstock is damp, pinch leaves between fingers. Allow to dry and then attach to tag under the label as shown in photos of gifts. For a bit of bling, add 3 rhinestones clustered together to form a flower on the base of the top leaves. Use the 3/16″ Linen Braided to tie the tag to the cellophane bag.
The bugs were loads of fun to make! Thus, I stamped and cut more bugs to have ready for other projects. Just stamp, color and cut to have extras available to use.
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Happy Crafting!
Jun 24, 2019 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Monthly Kit, Paper Pumpkin, Project Kits, Uncategorized |
Yes, summer has officially arrived. Paper Pumpkin is celebrating Sail Into Summer with the July kit, On My Mind. The July kit will also coordinate with three different suites from the new Stampin’ Up! annual catalog. This will enable you to make lots of projects. The coordinating suites include Woven Threads, Garden Lane and Come Sail Away. With the coordinating suites, you can “step up” the Paper Pumpkin Sail Into Summer kit. However do not feel it’s necessary, the Paper Pumpkin kits are great project kits alone.
In addition to product coordination, the On My Mind kit contains the following:
- Coordinating colors in Gold, Kraft, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty Peacock, Sahara Sand, Seaside Spray, and Terracotta Tile
- Nine mailable cards with envelopes (3 of 3 different designs)
Remember, you must have an active Paper Pumpkin subscription by July 10, 2019 to receive the kit. You can register here. Don’t hesitate, product availability may be limited near the end of the promotion.
Make sure to purchase the both the July Paper Pumpkin kit and products from the coordinating bundle suites to create alternative products. It’s a great way to get “more bang for your buck”. Upon the release of the Paper Pumpkin kit, Stampin’ Up! will reveal alternate projects that you can make. Of course, you can also create alternate projects yourself.
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Jun 21, 2019 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Cards, Daisy Lane, Quick & Easy, Simple Stamping, Uncategorized |
The final make ‘n take card from the Open House utilizes simple stamping with the Daisy Lane Bundle. Since the group was large, it was necessary to have projects without a lot of detail and that would be appropriate for all stamping levels. The Daisy Lane stamp set and coordinating Medium Daisy Punch were perfect! Instead of layering cardstock for a card base, the Gold Foil-Edged Cards and Envelopes are used. The foil edge adds pizzazz to the project.
Card Details:
- Stamp the flower stems directly onto the Gold Foil-Edged Card using Granny Apple Green Classic Ink Pad.
- Use Melon Mambo Classic Ink Pad to stamp 4 medium daisy petal flowers onto Whisper White cardstock. With the Medium Daisy Punch, punch the stamped daisy flowers.
- To create the flowers, layer one daisy atop the other. Turn the top daisy so that the petals fill the gap in the petals of the bottom daisy. Attach the top daisy to the bottom daisy using mini glue dots.
- Attach the daisies to the stamped flower stems using mini-glue dots. Place one of the daisies slightly lower on the stem as seen in the card photo.
- Embellish the daisy centers with a Perennial Essence Floral Centers.
- For the sentiment, stamp using Melon Mambo Classic Ink Pad onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock. Cut using the 1-1/2″ circle punch.
- Punch a 2-1/2″ x 2″ piece of Melon Mambo cardstock using the Story Label punch. Layer the circle with sentiment onto the label with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Attach to card front with Snail Adhesive.
Attendees new to stamping had fun creating this card. Next week, I will show you how to “step up” this basic card design.
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!
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Jun 19, 2019 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Tags, Treat Holders, Uncategorized |
One of the make ‘n takes from the Open House is this easy treat holder. A 3″ x 6″ Gusseted Cellophane Bag holds the treat. However, a plain bag is no fun to receive! In the new Annual Stampin’ Up! catalog, the Time for Tags host stamp set is perfect for creating quick and easy tags. The stamp set includes a variety of tags and sentiments to use. Thus, you can create tags for a variety of projects. The set is on page 206 in the catalog. To easily cut the tags, use the coordinating Timeless Label Punch. With this set, you can create multiple tags quickly. Just stamp, color and punch!
Project Details:
For the tag on this project, stamp the tag using Jet Black Stazon Ink onto a 2-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ piece of Whisper White cardstock. Since Stampin’ Write Markers are used, it’s important to use Stazon so that the ink doesn’t smear. (Remember, if using Stampin’ Blends to color, use Memento Tuxedo Black.) Color using the following Stampin’ Write Markers: Balmy Blue for the bird, Daffodil Delight for beak, Real Red for heart, Granny Apple Green for leaves, Soft Suede for branch. After coloring, punch the tag shape using the Timeless Label Punch. Creating tags couldn’t be easier.
To finish the project, insert treat into the cellophane bag. To create closure, fold over bag top and using a handheld punch, create two holes approximately 1-1/4″ apart. Thread 1/8″ Grapefruit Grove ribbon through all layers and tie. For attaching the tag to the bag, use Stampin’ Dimensionals. Since the Gusseted Cellophane Bags come in a quantity of 25, the bags are great for creating treats for school classes!
Because the Time for Tags stamp set is a Host Set, contact me (CreativeStampingwithMargaret@gmail.com) to learn how you can order this set.
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Jun 17, 2019 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Cards, Designer Series Paper, Masculine, Uncategorized |
It’s time to set sail! One of the samples displayed at the Open House features the Sailing Home bundle which includes the Sailing Home Stamp Set and matching Smooth Sailing Dies. In addition, the coordinating Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper and Sail Away Trinkets complete the card. One of my favorite sayings in the stamp set is highlighted on the card sample. The sentiment is perfect for a recent graduate or for anyone starting an new adventure. The saying is a reminder that it is time to set sail and follow your dreams! Also,The Sailing Home Bundle is a perfect for creating masculine themed cards.
Card Details:
- Card Base: Night of Navy cardstock (4-1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5-1/2″ for top fold card); 1-3/4″ x 3-3/4″; small scrap to die cut rope
- Whisper White: 4″ x 5-1/4″ – cut 2 – one for front layer and one for interior; 1-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ for sentiment; scrap to stamp and cut sailboat
- Designer Series Paper: 3-3/4″ x 5″
- With Night of Navy Classic Ink Pad, stamp sentiment onto Whisper White cardstock strip. Refer to photo of card for placement.
- Stamp the sailboat onto scrap of Whisper White cardstock with the Night of Navy Classic Ink Pad. Use coordinating sailboat die to cut the sailboat.
- Use rope die to cut the rope from a scrap of Night of Navy cardstock.
- Assemble card layers using Snail Adhesive.
- Attach sailboat to side of sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish by using mini glue dots to add the die cut rope and the boat steering wheel from the Sail Away Trinkets.
Remember, you can view the catalog online by clicking on the catalog in the sidebar. Or contact me (CreativestampingwithMargaret@gmail.com) if you desire a printed copy.
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