On this week's FB Live I featured the Merriest Moments bundle seen here - a beautiful bundle that includes a Hybrid embossing folder. This type of folder enables you to die-cut AND emboss at the same time!
However it's important to only use the large outline die inside your Hybrid folder. Do not use the detailed die. You can use that after or before you emboss.
Look at these gorgeous cards in Evening Evergreen, White, Red & Just Jade.
This next card really shows off the stunning die-cut & texture as well as the pretty holiday greeting. That cute baby poinsettia is made from our Red velvet paper and the dies in this bundle. The colors are Evening Evergreen, White and Red.
The set of cards below have a window die-cut in the Thick White card base after texturing. I did run the front back through the Hybrid embossing folder again after I cut the window because it flattened a bit when die-cut. *This is shown in the video below or click here.
I added just a few die-cuts and the greeting to finish them. Simple yet beautiful!
Next is a gorgeous card we made at my October Card Clubs. The pretty die-cut has been sponged with ink before or after it's embossed with the Hybrid embossing folder. Either way works fine.
I chose an unlikely combo of Old Olive & Just Jade. Who knew they'd be so beautiful together?!
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If you can’t stop staring at a certain stamp set (or two, or three) tomorrow is the time to get them!
Stock up on stamp sets at a great price! For one day only, you can snag select cling stamp sets at a 15% discount. This short and stamp-tacular sale only happens once a year, so get in gear—it’s time to shop ’til you drop!
Remember this sale does not start until Wednesday, October 20th at 12 am MT.
Here's a link to the online store to order on Wednesday. There will be a 'Stamp Sale' category then too.
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I always love the Christmas Paper Pumpkin kits so I ordered two this time! I know they'll be quick but beautiful cards I'll be happy to make for my friends & family. Yay; stress free crafting!
Here's the description of this kit:
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Brew a cup of cocoa, snuggle up with a soft blanket, and prepare for a cozy craft night in with October’s Christmas kit!
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The Clearance Rack now has lots of newly release/discounted products!
These items can go VERY FAST so do not hesitate to shop hereand get the best deals while they're available. Every hour (or minute) the list of items changes since they're while supplies last.
A new Christmas kit is out today too! It's a tag kit and so cute!!
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I'm sharing some group photos of some of my favorite Sale-a-bration projects today. Many are made by me and others are swaps from my Demonstrator friends or team members.
Maybe you already own some of these Sale-a-Bration items. I hope you're inspired by these projects. Or maybe these will give you a little nudge to add one or more to your order....?
First are cards made with the Delicate Dahlia stamp set. This was an easy favorite of mine. The 2-step DistINKtive images are gorgeous!
Next is the Summer Shadow dies. These dies can stand alone (as you can see!) or pair with the Shaded Summer stamp set seen here in the Annual Catalog.
See those here:
Here are the Textures & Frames cards I made on a recent FB Live. See that video here.
I LOVE this unique set! It is way more fun and easy to use than I thought it would be. As you can see I had trouble stopping! See it here.
Lastly is the Peaceful Prints designer series paper seen here.
I love this paper so much! Classic prints in Black, Red, White, Sahara Sand & Garden Green. In fact I like it so much I created one of my October kits to go around it! I'll share that next week.
Well I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my favorite Sale-a-Bration projects today. It's always sad when this amazing promotion ends. I hope you were able to get the items you wanted! See all of the free options here.
**Use the host code below and if your order is over $50 you'll get a nice stack of 10 cards from me! Orders over $100 get the 10 cards AND a new embellishment as well!
I chose to play with the Gorgeous Leaves bundle for Tuesday's FB Live yesterday. You can fine me on FB here.
It was an easy choice for me; I love both leaves and these neat background images as well. Actually anything botanical is my style.
This first set of cards is what is referred to as 'simple stamping'. This means using just paper, ink and stamps.
This Gorgeous Leaves stamp set & bundle is one of the choices you can pick with the Starter Kit special going on right now. It's actually free; one of 12 different options just through tomorrow, September 30th. Click here to see them all.
Here's the most simple card I made. But with these beautiful colors it is still striking. Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen & Cinnamon Cider. Most of the cards used this color combination.
You might wonder how I come up with these color combinations. I usually pull out sheets of card stock and see if they work together. Many times I have to switch one or more out before I'm happy. I don't use a color wheel or any guide; I just play and use what feels right.
This next card is a 3" X 5 1/2" panel of Vanilla CS with a thin edge of Cinnamon Cider. The greeting is stamped and heat embossed on a 1" strip of Evening Evergreen. I did go over the White embossing with my Cinnamon Cider Blends marker. I also colored the White ribbon with the same Blends marker before tying my bow.
Do you ever create your own paper with stamps & ink? These types of images make it fun & easy to do. Try it; you will love filling in your card stock with pretty images. Remember to always start with your largest images first.
In this next card I added a few of the die-cuts from the Intricate Leaves dies from this bundle. The greeting is from the Pretty Pumpkins stamp set seen here. I colored the small leaves image with Stampin' Write markers.
This next card is so quick, easy and still eye catching. Start with a pretty greeting in the center (Pretty Pumpkins set) and add leaves in opposing corners. A little splatter, sponging and gems and you're done!
Now for the next few cards we're getting into some stamping techniques! This set of cards is made with the Emboss Resist technique. Same colors as above with the addition of Bumblebee and Gold.
I embossed the leaves images using Versamark ink and clear embossing onto Vanilla CS. Next, sponge Classic ink randomly, directly over the embossing filling in the entire piece of card stock with color.
Then use a damp tissue or cloth to wipe off the excess ink. It will come off of the embossed images but stay on the card stock. So fun and gorgeous!
I toned down & softened the look with a piece of Vellum card stock (3 1/2" X 4 3/4"). The die-cuts are all from the Intricate Leaves dies. The pretty greeting that is heat embossed with Gold embossing powder is from the Heartfelt Wishes stamp set seen here. It's in the Holiday catalog as well.
Now we're on to the Joseph's Coat technique. It's very similar to the Emboss Resist except you add color before you heat emboss!
As you can see the Joseph's Coat can create a beautiful 'coat of colors'. The card above uses the same colors as the previous cards including Bumblebee. Holiday rhinestones are perfect with these colors.
This next card has Old Olive instead of Evening Evergreen. The Evergreen was just too dark. It is Cherry Cobbler card stock & ink. My photo came out a bit off color.
Here's what the vanilla card stock looked like before I added the leaves embossed in Clear embossing powder.
Once you have clear embossed leaves over this sponged piece you rub on a darker color of Classic or water-based ink. Anything but permanent ink should work. I used Soft Suede here. Most people use Black.
After I rubbed the Soft Suede ink pad directly onto the embossed card stock I used a tissue to wipe off the excess from the embossed leaves revealing the beautifully colored leaves.
*Watch the video below to see this technique done Live.
And here is the video. Click on this photo below to see these cards made! I hope you are inspired to use some of these techniques!
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We made this pretty (and easy) card at my September Christmas card class.
It's made with the Christmas Season bundle seen here. This bundle was one of my first purchases from the 2021 Holiday Catalog; I think it's extremely versatile and SO easy to create with!
Here's the inside view:
The colors include Evening Evergreen, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla. The sentiments are from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in the Annual Catalog.
Did you know you can get this $54 bundle FREE with purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter kit?! It's one of 12 choices you can pick from to add to your kit at no cost.See them here
Right now, through Thursday, September 30th you can pick out $125 in product of your choice for $99 and free shipping too! Then choose a free bundle from this list to add on. With the free Paper Pumpkin kit you'll receive over $200 for just $99! It's a crazy, good deal.
Then enjoy the 20% discount as long as you stay active. When you're done ordering, you just stop. No pressure, no need to 'sell or hold events'; just enjoy being a part of the Stampin' Up! family and my awesome Flowerbug's Team! Get your kit here.
After we stamped the background we added texture with either the Timber or Timeworn Type 3D embossing folders. There is also a few spatter images from the Gorgeous Leaves stamp set.
I created a video for a very similar card; check it out below:
Here's one of the cards we made at my September card clubs. It features the Christmas Season bundle. But as you can see, it's not just for Christmas!
I love using non-traditional colors for Fall. I used Cajun Craze, Bermuda Bay, Vanilla and Crushed Curry. We stamped the images and then added texture with the Timber or Timeworn Type 3D embossing folders.
Here's the Christmas Season bundle. Look at all you get! Remember this bundle is FREE with the purchase of the Starter kit through September, 2021. It's such a great deal; if you love Stampin' Up! products I honestly believe it's the best thing you can do for yourself. Click here to get started saving money and enjoying being a part of the Stampin' Up! family.
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The greetings are from the Biggest Wish set. It's one of my very favorite sets! It's so fun to layer the greetings!
You might notice the pretty Dazzling leaf die-cuts here. That is from the Sunflower dies and the Be Dazzling specialty paper from our Sale-a-Bration catalog. Sadly it is out of stock now.
Click on the photo below to watch the short video tutorial on this card technique. Or click here.
Think of the many stamps you own that you could create a pretty background with. Simply add a greeting tag over it.
LeeAnn Greff, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Manager.
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