With the Blossoms in Bloom Bundle, sending a thoughtful card is always in season! The Blossoms in Bloom Stamp Set paired with the Many Layered Blossoms Dies will inspire you to create beautiful blossoms for any occasion. When stamping with the stamp set, you can create watercolor like images then cut them with the coordinating dies. You’ll discover a multitude of design possibilities with the bundle. Below are a few samples of the designs you can easily create with the Blossoms in Bloom Bundle.
Notice the different combinations using the Blossoms in Bloom Bundle? From just simple stamping and adding a few die cut pieces to more elaborate multi-layered designs. These designs are complements of the concept artists from Stampin’ Up! Aren’t the designs gorgeous?
Best of all, you can save 10% by purchasing the bundle. As a reminder, the bundle includes both the Blossoms in Bloom Stamp Set and the Many Layered Blossoms Dies. You can click here to order this beautiful bundle.
Reminders:
The July 3D Tutorial Bundle is available!
Would you like the July 3D Tutorial Bundle?
You have several ways of receiving the July 3D Tutorial Bundle:
1. Order $50 (before taxes and shipping) from my online store between now and July 31, 2020 and you’ll get the PDF for FREE. Note: be sure to register and allow me to contact you so I receive notice of your order and can send the tutorial.
2. Purchase the July 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!
Also, Stampin’ Up! is making it even better to order this month…check out the Bonus Days info below.
Finally, I took the time to play with the Best Plaid Builder Dies and glad I did! The plaid creates a beautiful card. And even better, the plaid is perfect for creating masculine cards. And where did I get my inspiration? My husband’s closet! He has a red, white and khaki plaid shirt so I decided to use the colors on a card. Real Red, Basic Black and Crumb Cake on a Whisper White background match the shirt perfectly! The sentiment for the card is from the Best Year Stamp Set. Both the stamp set and the Best Plaid Builder Dies can be purchased together in the Best Year Bundle.
Materials :
Card Base: Crumb Cake cardstock (5-1/2″ x 11″, score at 4-1/4″ and fold).
Basic Back Layer: 5-1/4″ x 4″
Whisper White: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (for plaid base); 3″ x 1-1/2″ (for sentiment)
Real Red: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (for plaid); 3-3/4″ x 2-1/4″ (layer for sentiment)
Crumb Cake: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (for plaid)
Basic Black: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (for plaid)
Adhesive Sheets: cut 3 at 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Best You Bundle (Best Year Stamp Set & Best Plaid Builder Dies)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Tasteful Labels Dies
Paper Trimmer
Stampin’ Seal+
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Basic Rhinestone Jewels
For the Plaid Design:
For the first step, add the Adhesive Sheets to the Real Red, Crumb Cake and Basic Black Pieces for the plaid design.
Using the Best Plaid Builder Dies, cut the Crumb Cake with the plaid base die. (TIP: be sure the adhesive sheet is face down on your die cutting machine and the die is directly on the cardstock)
With the open plaid die, cut the Real Red and Basic Black pieces. TIP: Save the squares to use on another project.
To start building the plaid, remove the backing from the adhesive sheet from the Real Red open plaid design and attach to the Whisper White base. Next, layer the Crumb Cake plaid base over the Real Red open plaid layer and then follow with the Basic Black open plaid layer. NOTE: you’ll want to offset slightly to get your design. It will overhang and will be cut to the appropriate size for the card. Also, press the layers firmly to ensure the pieces adhere to one another.
After you have your plaid design, use your Paper Trimmer to cut the plaid to 3-3/4″ x 5″.
Card Assembly:
Using Stampin’ Seal+, attach the plaid design to the Basic Black layer.
Next, add the Basic Black/Plaid Layer to the Crumb Cake card base using the Stampin’ Seal.
With the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, stamp the sentiment from the Best Year Stamp Set onto the small piece of Whisper White cardstock. For the label shape, use the Tasteful Labels Dies. Also, with the dies cut the Real Red cardstock to use for layering the sentiment label. After completing the label, add to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
For the final touch, embellish with Basic Rhinestone Jewels. (The Basic Black Rhinestone Jewels on my card are retired but you can easily use your Basic Black Stampin’ Blends to color the Basic Rhinestone Jewels.)
After you make your first plaid card, you’ll want to make more of them! Be sure to comment below and let me know where you get your design inspirations!
I had fun making the card and have several others in the works. And don’t forget to check back later this week, I’ll be sharing a card using the leftover pieces from the open plaid die.
Reminders:
The July 3D Tutorial Bundle is available!
Would you like the July 3D Tutorial Bundle?
You have several ways of receiving the July 3D Tutorial Bundle:
1. Order $50 (before taxes and shipping) from my online store between now and July 31, 2020 and you’ll get the PDF for FREE. Note: be sure to register and allow me to contact you so I receive notice of your order and can send the tutorial.
2. Purchase the July 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!
Also, Stampin’ Up! is making it even better to order this month…check out the Bonus Days info below.
Time is running out to subscribe for the July Paper Pumpkin Kit Summer Nights! The last day to subscribe is July 10. Plus, you can now order the coordinating Add-On kit. In this exclusive fun-filled kit, you’ll unbox enough supplies to create nine postcard-style cards, coordinating envelopes, and die-cut tealight bags. The Summer Nights Add-On includes 24 card bases and envelopes in coordinating Summer Nights designs. This add-on is perfect for helping you expand the creative experience beyond the Paper Pumpkin kit. Between the add-on and the leftover supplies from your kit, you will be crafting a summer night worth celebrating all month long!
What a beautiful way to celebrate Summer Nights!
ABOUT THE JULY PAPER PUMPKIN KIT:
Kit contains enough supplies to create nine postcards and coordinating envelopes, as well as nine die-cut tealight bags.
Card size: 4” x 5-1/4” (10.2 x 13.3 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4” (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Costal Cabana, Night of Navy
You can order Paper Pumpkin by clicking here. The last day to order is July 10!
ABOUT THE ADD-ON:
Contains 24 preprinted card bases and coordinating envelopes.
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
The Summer Nights Add-On is not required to complete the Paper Pumpkin kit projects.
ADD-ON ORDERING INFORMATION
Purchase the Summer Nights Add-On through my online store – remember, it’s available while supplies last!
The Paper Pumpkin kit does not require the add-on to create completed projects.
Reminders:
The July 3D Tutorial Bundle is available!
Would you like the July 3D Tutorial Bundle?
You have several ways of receiving the July 3D Tutorial Bundle:
1. Order $50 (before taxes and shipping) from my online store between now and July 31, 2020 and you’ll get the PDF for FREE. Note: be sure to register and allow me to contact you so I receive notice of your order and can send the tutorial.
2. Purchase the July 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!
Also, Stampin’ Up! is making it even better to order this month…check out the Bonus Days info below.
A friend recently had a birthday and to celebrate, I sent her a small gift. If you receive my newsletter, you’ll recall the peony birthday card along with instructions for creating the card. As promised, I am sharing the coordinating Peony Gift Box that includes the inspiration for both the box and the birthday card. One of my go-to places for small personal gifts is Bath & Body Works. So after receiving an email showcasing a selection of peony bath gel and lotions, an order was quickly placed. The items coordinate perfectly with products from the Peony Garden Suite Collection.
Project Details:
As you see in the photo, I crafted a box from a 12″ x 12″ Night of Navy cardstock (from the Neutrals 12″ x 12″ cardstock pack) cut to size for the box bottom plus it’s matches the blue on the Bath & Body Works products. For the box top, a piece of the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper is cut to fit the box bottom. For creating boxes, I use the instructions provided by Donna Griffith in her You Tube video, How to Make Your Own Box. Her detailed instructions make it easy to create boxes sized specifically for a project.
After creating the box, use the Peony Dies to cut Blushing Bride cardstock for the flower. Next, sponge each of the pieces for the flower using Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad before assembling. Tip: When sponging, use a swiping motion with the sponge to drag the ink across the layer. Now, assemble the peony. And to create dimension between the peony layers, tuck Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals between the cardstock layers. Finish the flower by adding the stamen using a mini glue dot. The stamen is die cut from a scrap of Bumblebee cardstock. Notice how the Stampin’ Up! colors match the peony colors on the lotion and gel containers perfectly? For the leaves, cut 3 sets using the Peony Dies. Garden Green cardstock forms the main leaf body and contrasting leaf edges use Old Olive cardstock.
Finishing the Peony Gift Box top:
Next, create a base for the peony label by cutting a piece of Night of Navy cardstock using the Tasteful Labels Dies. Attach a Gold Foil circle cut with the 2-1/4″ circle punch to the Night of Navy label. Finish by arranging the leaves and adding the peony to the label using Mini Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Ribbon is wrapped around the center of the box lid and glued inside the flaps. The Night of Navy ribbon on the project is retired and no longer available but you can substitute a Whisper White Ribbon or color a ribbon with Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends. Add the Peony Label to the box using a strong adhesive such as Stampin’ Seal+. Complete by adding a bow just below the peony on the label. Add to the Night of Navy box bottom and your gift box is complete!
Here are additional views of the box:
It’s so much fun when you find products that coordinate with Stampin’ Up! stamps and papers! Creative ideas abound!
Of course, the box coordinates also with the card…
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Reminders:
The July 3D Tutorial Bundle is available!
Would you like the July 3D Tutorial Bundle?
You have several ways of receiving the July 3D Tutorial Bundle:
1. Order $50 (before taxes and shipping) from my online store between now and July 31, 2020 and you’ll get the PDF for FREE. Note: be sure to register and allow me to contact you so I receive notice of your order and can send the tutorial.
2. Purchase the July 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!
You can place your product orders directly via my online store. Or, you can also order via the links under Project Materials (either the bundle or individual components).
Today I am sharing two cards from Linda’s card class projects. Linda is a member of my Playtime with Paper team. In addition to being on my team, Linda leads her team, the Crafty Herons. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we are temporarily offering online card classes vs the in person classes. Participants in the classes purchase the project kits and join in via Zoom for the scheduled class. So, last week Linda led a group of craft friends through construction of four projects. Since I could not attend the class, Linda provided project photos. And, I’m sharing two of the projects with you. You’ll find the descriptions below each photo.
Ornate Garden Congratulations
For the project above, the Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper provides a beautiful background. Using the Ornate Border Dies, the designer series paper is cut before adding it to the Thick Whisper White cardstock base. Next, cut a strip of Whisper White cardstock using the dies. It overlays the designer series paper’s cut edge. Use the three flower dies in the set to also cut the flowers from Rococo Rose cardstock. Then, add some shimmer to the flowers with the Clear Wink of Stella. When dry, use Mini Glue Dots to add the flowers along the border. The sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set. Stamp “Congratulations” onto the lower portion of the card using Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad. Gilded Gems embellish the centers of each flower. For that little extra touch, emboss the envelope flap using the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder.
Forever Fern Happy Birthday
To the Thick Whisper White cardstock base, add a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock. Next, add one of the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper rectangles to the Pretty Peacock layer. Add a 1-1/4″ x 4″ strip of the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper to the card front (referring to photo for approximate placement). On a scrap of Whisper White cardstock, stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set using Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad. Cut the circle using either a 2″ Circle Punch or one of the Layering Circle Dies (keep the sentiment toward the top of the circle). Select a variety of leaf dies from the Forever Flourishing dies and cut a piece of Just Jade cardstock, Old Olive cardstock and Soft Seafoam cardstock. Layer the leaves and attach to one another using Mini Glue Dots. Next, add a Gold Hoop Embellishment to the card and add the sentiment label in the center of the hoop using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Then, attach the layer of leaves to the lower portion of the sentiment label with adhesive. Embellish the stem on the leaves with the gold metallic trim from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack.
Thank you to Linda for the photos! I am having fun completing her four class projects.
Reminders:
The July 3D Tutorial Bundle is available!
Would you like the July 3D Tutorial Bundle?
You have several ways of receiving the July 3D Tutorial Bundle:
1. Order $50 (before taxes and shipping) from my online store between now and July 31, 2020 and you’ll get the PDF for FREE. Note: be sure to register and allow me to contact you so I receive notice of your order and can send the tutorial.
2. Purchase the July 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!
You can place your product orders directly via my online store. Or, you can also order via the links under Project Materials (either the bundle or individual components).
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