Sunflower Love & Courage friend card

My card today is very near and dear to my heart.  I've used the Making a Difference stamp set for 2025, Love & Courage, to make this card for my friend.  Although, mine is specifically pink, this set can be used for any type of cancer and made into any of the colors that represent the different cancers.  I think it's a must have in your collection.  Who doesn't know someone who is or has fought the battle?  Sometimes a little encouragement is all it takes to make someone's day when they aren't feeling great.  You can watch the video tutorial on how I've put my card together over on my YouTube channel. 

Supplies and Measurements:

Love & Courage ($3 from each stamp set sold goes to breast cancer non-profits.)

Sunflower 3D embossing folder 166145 (currently low inventory as I write this)

Pack Your Bags Twine three-pack 165582

Ink Pads: Strawberry Slush, Early Espresso

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

Pretty in Pink two-tone cardstock, 4" x 5 1/4" 

Basic White for stamping, inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & sentiment strip 7/8" x 4 1/4"

sanding block (non-Stampin' Up!) 

Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink gems 165615

Medium Basic White envelope

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I sure hope you will consider adding this very important stamp set to your collection.  Stay tuned, I have more cards coming with it.

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

Teresa 

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Time to Celebrate Autumn Trees card

We are continuing on with some sneak peeks from the upcoming Stampin' Up! product release launching on September 3.  Along with that, I'm featuring some designer series paper techniques to enhance and make the paper your own.  You will find some suggested techniques in the September-December mini catalog on page 43, I hope you will give them a try.  I used an ink blending and coloring technique on my card today.  You can find the card tutorial video on my YouTube channel.  

Measurements and Supplies:

Autumn Trees bundle *165900 **Sneak peek

More Messages bundle* 165473 (outside sentiment)

Traditional Labels dies 165864 (can be purchased in a bundle* with sentiment stamps) **Sneak peek

Autumn Toile 12 x 12 DSP 165882 4" x 5 1/4" **Sneak peek

The Right Words stamp set 165316 (inside sentiment)

Streaked Dots 165902 **Sneak peek

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

Old Olive cardstock for label die

Very Vanilla cardstock for stamping & inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Ink Pads: Old Olive, Early Espresso

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Old Olive, Dark Cloud Cover, Light Pecan Pie & Natural Tones Medium Deep SU 300

blending brushes 160518

I hope you have liked this quick and easy card and that you learned some techniques from it.  I enjoyed teaching them.  

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

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

**Sneak peek items will be available to the general public beginning September 3, 2025.  If you would like to join my team, you can add them to your starter kit today!  

Etched Autumn For You technique card

Today's card is all about techniques.  I hope you will watch the video tutorial for this card over on my YouTube channel.  I teach you exactly how to achieve this easy design with stamps, ink & paper.   This uses some products that will not be available until September 3, 2025.  However, I loved them so much I couldn't wait to show you how to use them and perhaps, you will want to put them on your wish list for when the products go live to the public.  

Measurements & Supplies:

Etched Autumn stamp 166082** Sneak peek

Gathering Moments bundle* 165980 (includes stamps & coordinating dies) **Sneak peek

Tags to Go dies 165576 (Last chance item while supplies last, discounted)   

Streaked Dots 165901 **Sneak peek

Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack 165986 **Sneak peek

Ink Pads: Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze & Cherry Cobbler

Blending Brushes 160518

Masking Paper 155480

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you have learned something and that you are inspired to make a beautiful card of your own to send to someone special.

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

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

**Sneak peek items will be available to the general public beginning September 3, 2025.  If you would like to join my team, you can add them to your starter kit today!  

Tags to go embedded embossed technique card

 Hello!  I have a technique card for you today using the Tags to Go and Extraordinary Flora bundles.  I hope you will give this easy little technique a try.  It makes card from nice to WoW! how did she do that?  I really like the way this one turned out.  Very pretty and makes you wonder just how it was done.  Come along, watch the YouTube video and learn just how quick and creative this card really is.  

Supplies and Measurements:  

Tags to Go bundle* 165577 (includes stamps & coordinating dies)

Extraordinary Flora bundle* 165245 (includes stamps and coordinating die)

Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder 165614

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

Petunia Pop cardstock 4" x 5 1/4", 1/2" x 3 3/4" & scrap

Basic Beige cardstock 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" for stamping, additional for die cuts, & inside layer 3 3/4" x 5"

Textured Metallic Specialty Paper scrap 163772 (I used the tungsten color)

Ink Pads: Petunia Pop, Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Petunia Pop, Summer Splash, Darling Duckling

Linen Thread 104199

I hope you have enjoyed this technique and that you will give it a try.  You can use any shapes and embossing folders you already have on hand for the technique.  

Should you need any Stampin' Up! supplies, I would love it if you would shop my online store.  It's what helps me keeping making posts and videos for all of you for free.  

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

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

#CreativeChallengeSU

Extraordinary Flora Remembrance card

Hello all!  I know I'm getting this post up a bit late, but things are a little chaotic at the moment.  Hopefully, it will slip back into a normal rhythm soon.  In the meantime, I made this card to show how versatile and useful the Extraordinary Flora bundle can be without using the coordinating washi tape and to show various techniques for easy coloring.  You can watch the tutorial over on my YouTube channel.

Supplies and Measurements:

Extraordinary Flora bundle* 165245 (includes stamps 165243 & coordinating die 165244)

Framed Scenes dies 165396 (can be purchased in a bundle*165396)

The Right Words stamp set 165316

Secret Sea cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4" & scrap for frame

Basic White cardstock, 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" & 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" for stamping, inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" plus an additional small scrap for sentiment

Ink Pads:  Cloud Cover, Secret Sea, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape

Blending Brushes 153611

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1 & 2 #161700 & #149014: Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, Basic Gray, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape and Night of Navy

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Color lifter or you could use Blender Pens

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems 162611

I hope you have found this tutorial helpful.  I was in need of some special remembrance cards to send to family members and I thought these would be perfect.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Thinking of You Sketched Butterflies in Triple Time

 For my card today, I've taken an old technique called Triple Time Stamping and made it easier using a soon-to-be released die set.  Let's take a look at how it's done in the card tutorial video I've added to my YouTube channel.

Supplies and Measurements:

Last Chance products while supplies last:

Sketched Butterflies bundle 163492* (includes stamps 163490 & dies 163491)

Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls 160449

Current Product and/or upcoming product releasing May 6:

Wonderful Thoughts stamps 161899, Wonderful Thoughts dies 161491

Gallery Blooms dies 165212 (offered in a bundle* 165213 with coordinating stamps)

Basic Black cardstock, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Basic Black cardstock 1 3/4" x 3 1/2" & 2 3/4" x 4 7/16, plus small scrap for sentiment

Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/2" & inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Ink Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark watermark ink

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Summer Splash, Pretty in Pink, Smoky Slate

2025-2027 In Color Stampin' Write markers, Strawberry Slush 165292

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you took advantage of the free shipping offer over the past three days.  I know I did!  Thanks so much for supporting my small business.  It's orders like yours that make it possible for me to bring this free content to you.  So thanks again, I appreciate you so much!

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

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

You’re the Best carved wood & watercoloring technique card

I found another technique I hadn’t heard about before and decided to give it a try.  I watched Gina K Designs show the carved wood technique and thought I really needed to give it a try with some Stampin’ Up!®️ products.  I hadn't used the Layered Florals 3D embossing folder and since it's on the last chance list at a discount, it's the perfect time to grab it if you overlooked it previously.  When I saw this, I thought it would be perfect for wood carving.  Be sure to watch the video tutorial to see all the techniques I shared on this project.  You can see it on my YouTube channel.  

Supplies and Measurements:

Spotlight on Nature stamp set 163579

She's the Greatest stamp set 165439

Something Fancy dies 160424 (last chance & discounted)

Sneak peek alert!  Gallery Blooms dies 165212 (available in the upcoming 2025-2026 Stampin' Up annual catalog.  

Crumb Cake cardstock, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4" 

Crumb Cake cardstock, 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" & 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Ink pads: Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Secret Sea, Old Olive, Stazon black & VersaMark watermark

2025-2027 Stampin' Write marker assortment 165292: Cloud Cover (another sneak peek releasing in May 2025)

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls 165192 (yet another sneak peek releasing in May 2025)

Water painter or paint brush

Paper Snips 103579 for fussy cutting

Simply Scored tool 122334

die cutting machine

I hope you will give the wood carving technique a try.  It does take a bit of practice to get the ink swiping light enough if you tend to be heavy handed like I am.  But as you can see, it's well worth the little bit of practice.  

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

Teresa

It's a good day to celebrate birthday card

 The card I have for you today continues using those Sale a-bration free items Stampin' Up! offered through February 28.  I showed this card during a live tutorial on Thursday before SAB ended.  However, if you don't have that particular stamp set, you can use any small Happy Birthday, confetti or other sentiment you have in your stash and still make a card very similar.  The technique of making your own designer series paper is the main focus here.  The remaining images from this card are all still available in current stamp sets available in my online store.  You can watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel where I show you how to make your own paper and how to make your own banner piece to fit the die cut banner from Birthday Celebration dies.  

Measurements and Supplies:

Birthday Celebration bundle 164599* (includes stamps 164592 & coordinating dies 164598)

Pocket Thoughts 163547 (for the cupcake image)

Day to Celebrate (SAB free choice retired 2/28/25) Happy Birthday, confetti and Day to celebrate)

Elements of Text 164774 (background text on banner)

Encircled in Friendship 163623 (inside sentiment--last chance list heavily discounted)

Ink Pads: Blackberry Bliss, Bubble Bath, Garden Green and Soft Sea Foam

Stampin' Blends alcohol marker: Soft Sea Foam color white cardstock before die cutting tiny leaves

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

Blackberry Bliss cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" & 2 3/8" x  3 1/4"

Basic White cardstock, 4 x 5 1/4", 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" (inside layer) & scraps for stamping

Iridescent Striped Trim 163299

Iridescent Faceted Gems 163368

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I appreciate you taking time from your busy day.

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

Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Cutest Cow Tales fold over flap box

 Hello and happy Sunday.  I hope everyone had a great week.  Today, I'm using the Cutest Cows stamp and punch to decorate a fold over flap box I designed to fit 3-4 Cow Tale Minis.  I get mine at my local Dollar Tree but you can find them online.  I think they will also fit Merci chocolates, although, I didn't have any on hand to experiment with. The finished box size is 2 3/4" x 4" x 3/4", any treat that is narrow and shorter than 4" in height should work. If you give this box a try, be sure to share with us over on Facebook in the Group Social.  Also, we would love to know what you found to fit in yours.  You will find the link here: KnT Designs Stampers Group.  

You can watch the video replay on how I put this box together over on my YouTube channel.  

Measurements and Supplies:  

Cutest Cows stamps 162892 & coordinating Builder Punch 162896

Mixed Labels dies 164652 (can be purchased in a bundle 164653*) fence & sentiment label

Elements of Text 164774 (splotches in the sky)

Around It All dies 164725 (aka wonk a-doodle circles) (bundle* available)

I used excess rubber from Hearts & Hugs to make the cow spots on my belly band.

Calypso Coral cardstock 8" x 7 1/2"

    score on 8" side at 3/4", 4 3/4" & 5 1/2"

    score on 7 1/2" side at 1/2", 1 1/4", 4" & 4 3/4"

Basic White cardstock 1 1/4" x 8" & scraps for stamping and die cutting

Pecan Pie cardstock scrap

Forever Plaid Designer Series Paper 164678

    (1 each) 2 5/8" x 3 7/8" (2 each) 5/8" x 3 7/8" (1 each) 5/8" x 2 5/8"

    If you wish to cover the front flap (1) each 2 5/8" x 2 3/8"

Ink Pads: Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Azure Afternoon

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Calypso Coral, Cajun Craze, Pecan Pie, Lt Crumb Cake, Dk Petal Pink & Natural Tones collection Medium SU 500 & Light SU 900

Adhesive-backed Sparkle Gems 161288

blending brushes small 160518 or large 153611

I hope you enjoyed this little treat box and that you will make some to share real soon.  Thanks so much for stopping by. 

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

Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Wishing You the Best Trellis card

 Hello and welcome back to the blog.  I know I've been missing in action for a little while, but the truth is I've been down with a virus....mostly a head cold but man did it knock me down this time.  I'm feeling a bit better and I have a card tutorial for you today using the Linked Together bundle by Stampin' Up!  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel.

Measurements and supplies:

Linked Together Bundle 164810* (includes stamps 164806, dies 164808 & decorative masks 164809)

Country Woods Designer Series Paper 163393 4" x 5 1/4" & 1/2" x 4 7/8"

Melon Mambo cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in the center at 4 1/4"

Pecan Pie cardstock to cut out trellis

Cardstock scraps in Summer Splash, Pretty in Pink & Melon Mambo 

Basic White cardstock 2 1/2" x 3 7/8" for focal image, inside layer is 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & scraps for sentiment

Ink Pads: Summer Splash, Pecan Pie, Melon Mambo & Pretty in Pink

blending brushes 160518

sponge dauber 133773

2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems 163781

Linen Thread for bow 104199

Thanks for stopping by today.  To purchase your Stampin' Up! supplies, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would love to earn your business!  Thanks in advance.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy (at least try) and happy stamping!

Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Hexagon Shaped birthday card with Darling Dinos

 For today's project I've used some new dies by Stampin' Up! to make a hexagon shaped birthday card for my youngest grandson.  He'll be seven in March and is absolutely obsessed with dinosaurs so when Stampin' Up! released the Darling Dinos bundle in January, I knew I would have to have it.  Thanks for taking a look.  To see how I've put this card together, there is a video replay over on my YouTube channel.

Measurements and Supplies:

Meant to Bee dies 166582 (Can be purchased in a bundle 167243* with coordinating stamps 166583)

Darling Dinos bundle 164735* (includes stamps 164728 and coordinating dies 164734)

Thick Basic White cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock multiple pieces 

Basic Black cardstock

Ink Pads: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Highland Heather, Azure Afternoon, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive & Memento Tuxedo Black

Blending Brushes

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Gray Granite, Azure Afternoon, Soft Sea Foam, Balmy Blue

to shop my online store for all your Stampin' Up! supplies, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would really appreciate your business.  Thanks so much.

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

Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Ice skating birthday card with Dear Santa

For my final project this week, I've used Dear Santa and Forever Forest (along with some other things) to make a cute little birthday card for the young at heart.  My grandson's 18th birthday is coming up and this little guy reminds me so much of him the first time we took him ice skating in Disneyland at Olaf's Skating Rink.  Such great memories!  I've used a new technique with the Pearlized Enamel Effects to make the snow on my mountain tops.  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to watch the replay over on my YouTube channel.

Supplies and Measurements: 

Dear Santa 164303 (ice skater)

Forever Forest stamps 162054 162054 (trees) & dies 162057 (mountains, trees)

Unbounded Love stamps 163378 (Inside sentiment)

Loveliest Tree 163714 (Happy Birthday)

Bright Skies dies 162793 (skating pond shape)

So Swirly Embossing Folder 163791 (for inked pattern on skating pond)

Riverside Irregular Pearls 164937

Ink Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black, Azure Afternoon, Mossy Meadow, Pool Party

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Azure Afternoon, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Lt Petal Pink, Lt Basic Black, Dk Smoky Slate, Natural Tones--Medium Lt SU 700

Stampin' Write marker: Pecan Pie for inking tree trunk (DO NOT use a Stampin' Blend alcohol marker)

Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics 156310 (White, Red & Black included in package)

Azure Afternoon cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Basic White 4" x 5 1/4", 2 1/2" x 5 1/2", 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" for inside layer, & multiple scraps for stamping and die cutting 

Blending Brush

Paper Snips for fussy cutting ice skater

I hope you have enjoyed seeing the new technique of adding texture for snow with the pearlized enamel effects.  I know I was thrilled with how it turned out.  It's an easy way to add texture and shine to the mountain tops.  To order your Stampin' Up! supplies, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  It allows me to put out these tutorials for all of you.  Thanks in advance for your support.

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

Teresa

Frosted Forest Masculine Thinking of You/Birthday card

 Hello everyone! I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  For the kids here in Sheridan, this is the last week of summer vacation.  I plan to soak up the most of it with our grandkids and spend some time at the beach this week.  The weather is supposed to be nice, but often when it's nice here at home, it's not so nice at the beach.  Hopefully, we'll have good enough weather to play in the sand. 

Now onto my card for today.  I made the original card you see here for my husband for our 44th wedding anniversary last Friday.  When I made the card during my YouTube live, I switched out the inside sentiment for a birthday card.  Either way, the design works well without changing the sentiment on the front.  I do love how it turned out.  You can watch the YouTube replay to see how I put the card together.

Supplies & Measurements:

Frosted Forest bundle 164137* (includes stamps 164344,  dies 164136 & masks 164350) **

In The Grove bundle 163512* (includes stamps 164459 & dies 163511)

Thoughtful Journey DSP, 4 x 5 1/4"

Basic White cardstock for stamping/die cutting, inside piece 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Pretty Peacock cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in the center at 4 1/4"

Old Olive cardstock for die cutting trees

Ink Pads: Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Gray Granite, Wild Wheat

Blending Brushes

Adhesive-backed Dragonflies & Birds, 162743

Basic White Medium Envelopes

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I do so appreciate you taking time from your busy day to spend a little with me.  

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

Teresa

Changing Leaves Thank You fun fold card

For my final card this week using the Changing Leaves Hybrid bundle, I've made a fun fold.  It's super simple to put together and really just involves cutting a bit off the right front edge of the card.  I do love how it looks with the Countryside Corners though.  To see how I've put this card together, you can watch the live replay over on YouTube. 

Supplies and Measurements: 

Changing Leaves Hybrid bundle 164139* (includes stamps164351, dies with embossing folder 164138)

Countryside Corners dies 161471

Adhesive-backed Textured Dots 163338

Natural Tones Linen Thread 164071 (available beginning 9-4-24)

Country Woods DSP, 2 3/4" x 5 3/8" & 1 1/2" x 5 3/8"

Ink Pads: Petal Pink, Summer Splash, Misty Moonlight & Pecan Pie

Sponge daubers

Blending Brush

Card base, Thick Basic White 5 1/2" x 7 1/8", scored at 4 1/4"

Misty Moonlight cardstock, approx 3" x 4 1/2"

Petal Pink cardstock, approx 2 5/8" x 4"

Basic White for stamping & die cutting & inside layer 2 5/8" x 5 3/8" (optional)

Petal Pink ink refill

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I truly appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to share a little with me.  To order your Stampin' Up! supplies from my online store, simply click on the shopping cart in the upper right.

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

Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.

**Online Exclusives items can be while supplies last.  If they are in the store, they are available for purchase.  If they say Currently Unavailable, the stock will be replenished.  If they are no longer in the store, unfortunately, they will not return. 

Spotlight Technique card with Layers of Beauty

 For my second card this week, I’m using the spotlight technique and featuring the single rose from Layering Beauty.  Be sure to watch the video replay for my tips and tricks on how to easily stamp and color many single roses from the large bouquet image.  You will find the video replay on my YouTube channel.

Measurements and Supplies:

Layers of Beauty Bundle 163519 (includes stamps 163514, dies 163518 & decorative masks 163517)*

Sweetly Scripted stamp set 163600 (sentiment)

Inside sentiment comes from Very Best Occasions stamp set (no longer available, use what you have)

card base: Gorgeous Grape cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Basic Black cardstock 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

Basic White cardstock 3 3/4" x 5" & additional pieces for roses

Ink Pads: Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Garden Green, Memento Tuxedo Black & Versamark clear

Stampin' Blends marker: Daffodil Delight or Lemon Lolly (either one works), Granny Apple Green

Rhinestones Basic Jewels 144220

Black embossing powder from basics collection 165679

Embossing Additions Tool Kit 159971

Heat Tool 129053

Blending brushes 160518 small, 15361

*Bundle pricing saves 10% over the combined prices of the individual pieces

Black Magic Technique with Easter Lilies & Botanicals

Today I have a card which features the Black Magic Technique.  It uses black cardstock and white ink.  I've combined this technique with the Easter Lilies bundle by Stampin' Up!  I had a lot of fun combining the watercolor pencils and the black magic technique to make this Thinking of You card.  Of course, if you change the sentiment, you can use it for just about any occasion.  To see how to do the black magic technique and how I put the card together, be sure to watch the video replay on YouTube.

Measurements and Supplies:

Easter Lilies bundle, 162786 (includes stamps, 162783 & coordinating dies, 162785)*

Wonderful Thoughts bundle, 161494 (includes stamps, 161899 & coordinating dies, 161491)*

Everyday Details dies, 162864

Botanical Beauty background stamp, 162903

Watercolor Pencils, Assortment 1= 161700 & 2= 149014: Daffodil Delight, Blue, Granny Apple Green, Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, & Pumpkin Pie

Ink Pads: Basic Gray, Flirty Flamingo and Melon Mambo, Versamark watermark stamp pad

non-Stampin' Up!: Taylored Expressions Sugar Cube Pigment ink

Iridescent Pearls, 158987

Small blending brush, 160518

I hope you have enjoyed this technique and that you will give it a try.  It is a lot of fun.  It can take a bit of time, but it's definitely worth it and very easy to do.

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

Teresa

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Autumn Leaves 1/2 sheet fold over flap treat box

 Geez, I’m so ready for fall, anyone else.  It’s been a good summer, but with almost no rain here in Oregon where I’m at this season.  This week, it’s a bit cooler and feels a little more like fall and we have a small bit of rain.  We are still in a drought, but rain is in the forecast for today.  I’ve been playing with the All About Autumn suite of products from the September-December 2023 Stampin’ Up! mini catalog releasing to the public next week on September 6.  Fall is my favorite season and I love anything leaves so this suite spoke to my heart and I had to get it to share with all of you.  

My first project this week uses a new-to-me watercolor technique that is quick and super easy.  Be sure to watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel HERE to see how I watercolored my leaves.  The treat box is a resized version of a box from Angie at ChicnScratch.  I liked how the box looked, but wanted to be able to get two out of a sheet of cardstock, so I resized it to fit.  I generally make 10 or so boxes when I make them so it’s preferable for me to have a smaller size economically.  The finished box size is 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1” so it is a good size and will hold plenty of treats or a small gift.  

Measurements and Supplies:

Autumn Leaves bundle 162186 (stamps 162179 & dies 162185) available September 6, 2023.

Deckled Circles dies 162286 available September 6, 2023.

Cracker and Treat Box dies 159182 (for small tag)

Rustic Crate stamps 162265 (for sentiment only) available September 6, 2023.

Layering Leaves stamp set (for speckles on circle only) 161277

Copper & Natural Ribbon combo pack 162192, available September 6, 2023.

Fluid 100 Watercolor paper

Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper 162190, available September 6, 2023.

Inked Botanicals DSP, 161157, 2 5/8" x 2 3/8" Portrait orientation

Brushed Metallic Dots 156506 (I used Copper although I put them on after taking the photo.  Oops!)

Ink Pads: Pretty Peacock, Moody Mauve, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Wild Wheat & Copper Clay)

Silicone Craft Sheet 127853

Stampin' Spritzers 126185, fill one with water.

Pretty Peacock cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"

    Score on 8 1/2" side at 1, 2, 4 3/4 & 5 3/4"

    Score on 5 1/2" side at 4 & 5 " , rotate 180 degrees and score again at 4 & 5"

Crushed Curry cardstock scrap for tag

Very Vanilla cardstock scrap for deckled circle

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you are inspired to make some of these for your friends and/or family.  If you do, be sure to hop on over to my Facebook social group (1) KnT Designs Stampers Group Social | Facebook and post a photo so we can all admire your work.  

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

Teresa