Throwback Merriest Trees meets Merry Mischief & hot foil

I had the idea for this card in my head but didn't have any current trees to make it come together.  The Merry Mischief bundle doesn't have trees because it has a giant mushroom house for the gnomes!  I love it so much; however, the mushroom wasn't what I was looking for in the moment.  I search my retired inventory and found the largest tree from Merriest Trees fit the idea perfectly.  It's whimsical and just the right size.  So, I grabbed it, added the gnome, then decorated with the Christmas Epoxy dots and I have to say, I love the way it turned out.  In case you hadn't noticed, there's a sneak peek of November Online Exclusives product on my card today.  I had to see if the new mulberry paper could be hot foiled, so I decided to give my Starry Night plate a try on the paper.  It worked so well!  I was actually quite surprised and I thought the fibers in the mulberry paper really add to the look of the night sky I was going for.  I created this project during a Thursday night live over on YouTube so you can head on over and watch the video tutorial by  clicking this direct link.

Supplies and measurements:

Magical Christmas hot foil dies 170592

Merry Mischief bundle* 168292

Merriest Trees bundle (sorry, retired)  I used for the tree, find what you have in your stash or consider

    Welcome Noel bundle* 168465 OR Twinkling Tidings bundle* 170587

Starry Night Hot foil die 170570

Reverse Hot foil die 170043 (if you have a hot foil system, this is a staple for the best use of your foil)

Secret Sea cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Basic White for stamping gnome & tree, inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

SNEAK Peek item available November 3, 2026: Mulberry Specialty Paper 169737

    Secret Sea 5" x 6" hot foiled and cut to 4" x 5 1/4" & white 3 5/8" x 1" 

2 pieces Basic White cardstock 4" x 5" 

Ink Pads: black, Peaceful Pine, VersaMark, Real Red

Stampin' Blends markers: Dk Smoky Slate, Hydrangea Hue, Barely Blush, Peaceful Pine, Real Red, Golden Glow

Wink of Stella glitter brush 141897

Golden Glow glimmer brush 167662

gold foil 170066

silver opal foil 170554

Golden Glow bordered ribbon 167548

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you liked my card today.  I sure had a fun time putting it together.  You will find all the supplies I used today (with a couple of exceptions as noted) in my online store by clicking on the shopping cart to the right or the links at the bottom of this post.  

Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!

Teresa

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Choose Happy with Merriest Trees Christmas Card

Today I'm showcasing some stamps that are currently on sale through the end of the day today, October 9, 2024, at 11:59 pm MT.  I love to look at stamps in a different light and Choose Happy is one of those sets that works for any occasion.  Today, I've made a Christmas card with images from the set you wouldn't think to add.  I hope you enjoy it.  To watch the video replay on how I put it together, go to my YouTube

Measurements & Supplies:  

Choose Happy stamp set 163701

Merriest Trees stamp set 162043 & coordinating dies 162047 (not offered as a bundle)

Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder 162026

Christmas Friends stamp set (sentiment only) 164279 (or use what you have on hand)

Changing Leaves dies 164138 (sentiment label only) (or use what you have on hand)

Cherry Cobbler cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Pool Party cardstock 4 x 5 1/4"

Basic White cardstock 2"x 4", 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & scraps for stamping

Wild Wheat cardstock scrap

Pool Party cardstock scrap

Earth Tones Shimmer Gems 164070

Ink Pads: Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, VersaMark

WOW embossing powders, White & Gold (Basics Assortment 165679, Metallics Assortment165678)

Stampin' Blends markers: Smoky Slate, Lt Peach Pie, Lt Petal Pink, Balmy Blue

Festive Glimmer Paper 164106 (Cherry Cobbler)

White Loose Snowflakes 164128

I hope you have enjoyed this unique look at Choose Happy.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Click on the shopping cart in the upper right to purchase your Stampin' Up! supplies.  I'd be ever so grateful for your business.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

'Tis the Season for Merriest Trees

 Happy Saturday!  Today I'm attending a Stampin' Up! virtual event called Onstage Online.  I'm seeing new product, product demonstrations and participating in some business events.  It's always so much fun to learn new things and to see new products in action.  This event is for demonstrators only, and you can attend the next event which will be a 3-day live event in Houston, Texas, in March 2024, when you join my team.  I'm using the Merriest Trees bundle of products for my card today.  I absolutely love this set and it's very versatile.  I especially love how you can decorate the trees (or not), have so many different sizes of trees and use it for just about any occasion.  It also features A Walk in the Forest DSP, which is Stampin' Up!'s philanthropic product for this season.  $3 of each and every package of this paper sold, will be donated to various nonprofit organizations bringing cheer to those in need.  You get beautiful paper and the joy of knowing your dollars are being used to help others!  It's a win-win in my opinion.  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to check out my YouTube channel here to watch the video replay.

Measurements and Supplies:

Merriest Trees bundle 162048 (includes stamps 162043 and dies 162047) *

Brightest Glow stamps (for sentiment only) 159542

Beary Cute punch 162022 (for inside bear punched from DSP)

Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder 156392 

Mini Pocket dies 159167 (for sentiment label) 

A Walk In The Forest DSP, 3/4" x 5 1/2", 3 1/8" x 3 7/8", 2" x 5" & 1/2" x 4 7/8" (for inside)

Balmy Blue Cardstock card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cuts

More Dazzling Specialty Paper 161749

adhesive sheets 152334

Ink pads: Pretty Peacock, Garden Green, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Versamark watermark, Wild Wheat, Balmy Blue, Gray Granite

White Embossing Powder

heat tool

Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine

I'm so glad you stopped by today. Be sure to click on the shopping cart to order all your Stamin' Up! supplies from my online store.  I so appreciate your business.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa

*bundle pricing includes a 10% discount over individual piece purchases)

Peace on Earth, Regal Reindeer sketch card

 Reminder, Bonus days has returned!  This means for every $50 in product you purchase during the month of July (6-31), Stampin’ Up! Will email you a coupon code to use in August.  No limits to the coupon codes you can earn or redeem!  In addition, there’s a Clearance Rack Refresh today, these items are up to 60% off while supplies last.   You will find the clearance rack here: https://www.stampinup.com/categories/specials/clearance?demoid=2109129

Finally a new round of Online Exclusive products has been released.  You can check those out here: https://www.stampinup.com/categories/shop-products/featured-products/online-exclusives?demoid=2109129

Today’s card was inspired by a sketch I saw by Marisa Alvarez.  I didn’t have the measurements, just a photo, so I made up my own, then used the Regal Reindeer stamp and dies to make this card.  I really like how it turned out.  You can watch the video replay to see how I put it all together on my YouTube channel HERE:

Measurements and Supplies:

Regal Reindeer stamps 159722 & Reindeer Dies 1599727

3D Basics Embossing Folders 161598, star pattern

Stylish Shapes Dies 159183

Decorative Circle Punch 159174

Lost Lagoon cardstock, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Masterfully Made DSP, 3 x 3 1/2"

Pool Party cardstock, 1 3/4" x 4 1/4"

Cherry Cobbler cardstock, 1 x 5", 2nd largest stitched circle die from Stylish Shapes

Basic White cardstock for stamping, punching and die cutting & inside layer 3 5/8 x 4 7/8"

Scrap cardstock in Copper Clay, Pretty Peacock, Cherry Cobbler, Silver Foil & Wild Wheat for die cuts

Stamp Pads: Pretty Peacock, Pool Party

Stampin' Blends: Pool Party, Lost Lagoon Lt

Stampin' Write Marker: Copper Clay

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

Festive Pearls 159963

Although the small die cut pieces can be a little tedious, I do think it's worth it, don't you agree?  Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa