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Creative Inking Blog Hop: Saying Thanks Creatively

This month our hop is all about gratitude! And I'm grateful (and excited) to show you this pretty "Thank You" card!

I used the gorgeous Winter Woods stamp set in Merry Merlot and stamped the image a second time without reinking on a smaller layer to get the lighter portion.

The card is a fun fold and opens up with an accordion fold on the inside.  The inside is 4" x 9 3/4" and is scored at 1 1/2", 3", and 4 1/2". The front and back "covers" are Merry Merlot 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

I used the Rooted In Nature stamp set to stamp on the folds with Merry Merlot ink - I stamped 3 times without reinking to get the light and darks.

The pretty Tin Tile embossing folder adds detail to the front and the GORGEOUS Copper & Merry Merlot ribbon makes it even prettier!

Time to hop along to BJ Peters!

Or you can hop back to Sue Lehrer!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Happy creating!

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Halloween Candy Corn Card

So excited that October is here!  I just wanted to share this quick and easy Halloween card with you - scroll down for the dimensions and details!

I wanted the card to look like Candy Corn so I used Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, and Crushed Curry cardstock and cut the panels 1 3/4" x 4".  The cardbase is Basic Black cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".  The greeting is from the Spooky Sweets stamp set which is available as a bundle with the Spooky Bats punch. The witches hat is from the Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper. This card was inspired by a candy corn card done by demonstrator Lorri Heiling, you can see her version here. Thanks for the inspiration Lorri!

I ran the panels through the Big Shot with the Subtle Embossing Folder to add some texture.  I love this folder, it turns your standard cardstock into fancy linen textured paper! I used the Layering Circles Dies and the Stitched Shapes Dies for the focal point and added the hat. It's hard to see in the photo but I added a Rhinestone to the hat and colored it black with the Basic Black Dark Stampin' Blend marker. Stampin' Blends are alcohol markers and are permanent when dry.

I had fun with the inside of the card too!  The spooky cloud stamp and greeting stamp are both from the Spooky Sweets stamp set.  The cloud (mist? whatever - lol!) is stamped in Smoky Slate.  Every week I do exclusive videos for the members of my Stampfield Stars team of passionate paper crafters and share with them what I have been creating.  This card was one of their favorites so I thought I would share it here too!! If you love Stampin' Up! products and would like to join our family we would love to have you.  You can get information about joining here or contact me with any questions.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Be sure and check out the SALE that is going on this week ONLY for World Card Making Day - a great time to stock up on some basics (like adhesives!) and save!!

Happy paper crafting!

Susan

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Santa Face Takeout Box Gift Card Holder

Today I wanted to share with you this adorable (and easy!) little Santa Box!

The box is made from the new Takeout Thinlits Dies from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. Not only do you get the die to make the box (just cut two), you also get a number of other dies to make windows and tags for your box!

For the face of the Santa I used the Lemon Builder Punch. I punched out a full lemon from Whisper White and embossed it with the Swirls and Curls embossing folder. I punched out two of the leaves with no stems for the mustache, and a 1/2" circle from Very Vanilla for the nose. I sponged the "nose" with a sponge dauber dipped in Petal Pink ink to give it a rosy glow. The belt is a 3/8" x 2" piece of Basic Black cardstock trimmed to fit the box.

The "hat" is just the closure flap of the box. I left it up and cut off all of the other top flaps. It looks just like a hat when you add a 1/2" punched circle of Whisper White for the pom pom! The hat "trim" is a piece of Whisper White 3/8" x 2 1/2".

I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue to assemble the box and to add the embellishments. The beard, nose, pom, and mustache are popped up on Dimensionals.

I also used the Lemon Builder Punch to make this cute acorn - click the photo for a tutorial on how I did it!

I just love this adorable little box die - I have been having a lot of fun making all sorts of creations with it!  Here is a simple Santa and Elf with the box. Click on the photo for directions.

Thank you for stopping by - happy paper crafting!

Susan

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Creative Inking Blog Hop: Holiday Catalog Showcase

Happy fall everyone - and happy "Holiday Catalog" time!  Today I'm sharing with you some fun ways to decorate the adorable tiny takeout box made with the Takeout Thinlits Dies from the Holiday Catalog!

First I have this cute little fall basket box - very simple to make with a few punches and an embossing folder.  Scroll down to see the steps for making the acorn.

Two more super simple little boxes decorated with a punch and some paper scraps to look like Santa and his elf.

And another adorable Santa! Tune in to tomorrow's blog post for the steps to build this little cutie!

These are what the dies from the set look like when you cut them out.  You need to cut out two of the box shape to build your box.

Inside my little acorn basket is a cute acorn shaped gift card from Starbucks and some chocolate. I added some Copper Trim to the gift card since it had a hole for ribbon.

To make a basket instead of a box I simply cut off the flaps of the box before assembling.

To build the acorn I used the Lemon Builder punch along with Soft Suede and Crumb Cake cardstock.

For the "cap" on the acorn I punched out a little more then half of the lemon the long way on a strip of Soft Suede cardstock. 

I embossed both the acorn and the cap with the Subtle Embossing Folder.

The Subtle embossing folder adds a linen like texture to your cardstock.

The leaf with the stem from the Lemon Builder Punch became the stem of the acorn.

I put some adhesive on the back of the cap, attached the acorn, and then attached the leaf so the stem stuck out above the cap. The stamp "Enjoy" is from the Takeout Treats stamp set that is available as a bundle with the dies.  I used a 3/4" Circle Punch to punch out the word.

To make the simple Santa box, I cut out a box in Real Red and assembled it. Then I cut out a "beard" by placing a strip of Whisper White card stock in my Pretty Little Label Punch and punched out a portion. I attached it to the top of the box and trimmed the ends to fit. Next I added a strip of Basic Black cardstock, 1/2" wide x 2" to the box and trimmed off the ends to fit the box and match the slant of the side. I adhered a 3/4" x 3/4" square of Gold Glimmer Paper to the center of the black strip.  Then I adhered a 1/2" x 1/2" square of Basic Black cardstock to the center of the Glimmer square. 

The elf box was created the same way as the Santa, but I punched a strip of Real Red cardstock with the Pretty Little Label Punch and did not slide the punch in as far.

I used the stamps from the Takeout Treats stamp set and some of the other dies in the set to decorate the backside of the box.

Time to hop along to see what fun projects BJ Peters has created!

 

Or you can hop back and see Sue Lehrer's Holiday Catalog Showcase!

Remember to stop by tomorrow for directions on this cute Santa Gift card holder! Thanks for visiting!

Susan

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Creative Inking Blog Hop: Fun Sketch Today!

Sketch challenges are a great way to get out of a creative slump - I hope we inspire you today to try this layout with your own paper crafting supplies!

My card is quick and simple, and has some sparkle too! I used the limited time, exclusive Blended Seasons Bundle - this stamp set and dies are ONLY available during the month of August or while supplies last - have your ordered yours yet?! Don't miss out!

This is the sketch challenge for today!  I took a few liberties with the sketch to better fit the products I was working with - but the essence is there.

I used another limited edition product to color my flowers - the Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2. These pencils are being offered in August, but may appear in a future publication.  They are the perfect compliment to the Watercolor Pencils in our regular catalog.

I find watercolor pencils the easiest coloring medium to work with and highly recommend that you try them if you are new to coloring.

I stamped by image in Basic Gray ink on to Shimmery White cardstock.  Then I colored the image with the Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, and Garden Green pencils. To blend the pencils and turn them into watercolor, I used the Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush to add additional shimmer to the project.

Thank you so much for stopping by - time to hop along...

...to visit BJ Peters...

...or you can hope back to see Sue Lehrer!

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Sweet Penguin Gable Box with Stitched Season Framelits

Time for some crafting fun with the special edition, super versatile Stitched Season framelits! But hurry! These limited edition dies are ONLY available this month - don't miss out! I have a step by step video for you today - just scroll down for all the penguin building details!

 

These are all of the fun dies that you get in the package - you can also purchase these dies as a bundle with the Blended Seasons stamp set.

This cute little penguin is attached to the Lustrous White Mini Gable Box from Stampin' Up!  This fun box shimmers and sparkles in the light (see the video below to catch the sparkle!). Special thanks to Stampin' Up! demonstrator Lisa Bennett - her penguin creation from 2010 helped spark the idea for my creation - thanks Lisa!

The paper bow die is one of the cutest bow dies I've ever seen!  Instant bow without having to use ribbon!

The side panels are Real Red card stock embossed with the Striped Scallop embossing folder. The greeting is from the Blended Seasons Stamp Set - another limited edition item that is only available this month!  I used the Stitched Season dies to make the label....

...by stamping the greeting on a 1" strip of card stock, centering in inside the smallest label die....

...and sending it through the Big Shot! Instant rounded ends with stitching added! See the video for more fun labels that you can make with these dies!

Here is the step by step video!

Make sure to order your limited edition Stitched Seasons Framelits now so that you don't miss out!

In other news...yesterday was a BIG day for me! Not only was it my 21st year as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, (my stamp-aversary) but I also promoted to the highest title you can achieve as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator - Platinum Elite!  A huge thank you to my wonderful Stampfield Stars passionate paper crafting team and my loyal customers - I appreciate you all more then you can possibly know! 

My husband and I had a lovely dinner out to celebrate and...

I even got to celebrate with a few team members earlier in the day at team member Rachel Tessman's birthday party (pictured from left Sandy Stellenberg, myself, Rachel Tessman, and Joanne Peterson)!  I love the supportive community that my Stampfield Stars team has formed - they lift each other up and inspire one another.  I would love for you to join us! Additional details can be found here

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Blended Seasons Bundle: Beautiful in Gray Granite

Today's project was made with a brand new, exclusive bundle that just came out today!! Scroll down for more details on this project (which I created for the Stampin' Up! Alaska Incentive Trip) and details about the other exclusive product that was just released today.

The gorgeous Blended Seasons stamp set comes with 12 stamps and is available in clear mount or wood mount. The coordinating dies are called Stitched Seasons Framelits and it come with 10 dies. You can purchase both items separately or together as a bundle for an instant savings of 10%! But they are ONLY available this month, while supplies last!

Have you gotten the new Gray Granite Ink Pad and the matching Gray Granite card stock?!  This color is SO elegant, especially when paired with white! It's my new favorite "go to" neutral. To make the card I started with a panel of Gray Granite and stamped the big beautiful flower image in Gray Granite ink twice, in opposite corners. Then I went to the Big Shot and cut out a window with the middle sized stitched label die. The piece I cut out became....

...the inside of the card. All I had to add was the greeting!

On the front of the card, in the "frame" that I created, I added a piece of the beautiful Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Designer Series Paper. I attached it to the back of the front panel using the "bonus" outside edge pieces that come with the Dimensionals.

I embossed the card base with the Subtle embossing folder before I added the top panel.  This amazing folder turns plain card stock into beautiful, textured, linen paper right before your eyes!!

To finish off my cards, I added the greeting from the set and used the Triple Banner punch to create the banner shape. Then I added a piece of Gray Granite ribbon, tied in a knot, and attached it with a Mini Glue Dot. I made 26 cards for the Stampin' Up! Alaska Incentive Trip Swap.


The OTHER new, limited time product that came out today are the Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2. This assortment includes Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, and Night of Navy.  This assortment is being offered through the end of August, but may appear again a future Stampin' Up! publication.

My husband Mike and my son Joe joined me on this wonderful trip to Alaska - I'm so grateful to Stampin' Up!, my Stampfield Stars team members, and my customers for the opportunity to treat my family to this wonderful vacation! 

One of our most memorable moments was climbing aboard this float plane in Juneau...

....and flying over Mendenhall and Taku Glaciers!

The weather was beautiful and the pilot was able to get really close to the glaciers...

It was truly breathtakingly beautiful!

Our pilot landed the plane in front of the Hole In The Wall Glacier and the Taku Lodge. There were 4 wild bears strolling about the grounds while we waited for our delicious salmon to bake on the open grill.

This is actually a black bear - even though it is brown (they call brown black bears "cinnamon").

While we were inside the lodge eating the bears came to the grill to eat the salmon grease - bottoms up!

We had a lovely hike around the grounds with a guide. It was beautiful. (Our son Joe took this photo of Mike and I, you can see the glacier behind us).


It was a wonderful trip - Stampin' Up! pampered and spoiled us non-stop...AND they gave us the new Holiday Catalog (and some of the products that are coming in that catalog too!).  Thanks for stopping by today - be sure to check out the limited time Blended Seasons and Stitched Seasons products here.  Happy paper crafting!

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Creative Inking Blog Hop: Designer Series Paper

Welcome to our monthly blog hop, this month's theme is Designer Paper which is on SALE this month! I'm excited to share today's project which is made from one of the most gorgeous Designer Series Papers....

...Petal Promenade! I just adore this paper - it is so lovely that it makes a beautiful card every time you use it!  Dimensions for this 3 panel card are below...

I stamped the greeting from the Treat Time stamp set in Gray Granite and die cut it with the matching frame in the Petite Treat Framelit dies.  I layered the greeting with the Champagne Foil Sheets punched out with the 1 3/4" circle punch.

At the bottom of the card I wrapped a piece of the Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon - this ribbon is so elegant!! Love it!

 

Card dimensions:

Whisper White 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Whisper White 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"

Whisper White scrap for greeting

Petal Promenade 3 @ 1" x 4" - part of the buy three get one free Designer Paper sale!

Champagne Foil 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon 4"

I used this same card layout with a different pattern of this same gorgeous paper paired with the Very Vanilla cardstock and 5/8" Very Vanilla Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon.

And yet ANOTHER gorgeous pattern from this Petal Promenade paper stack - can you tell it's my favorite right now?!

One of the great things about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is that you get to participate in fantastic card swaps!  I created 26 cards and got to swap them for 26 new cards! Have your ever thought about joining?  Right now is the BEST time to give it a try - you get 10 new style ink pads for FREE in your starter kit!  


Ready for more great projects made with Designer Series Paper?  Hop this way to see what BJ Peter's has created!

Or hop BACK and see what project Sue Lehrer has designed!

Right now my son Joe, my husband Mike and I are in Seattle getting ready to embark on the Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip which is a cruise to Alaska!  We came to Seattle a few days early...

...so I finished this blog post on our hotel balcony with a friendly (and noisy) seagull watching over me.  Feeling very blessed - thank you all so much for your support!! Happy crafting everyone!!

CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER in my online store 24-7 or click any of the pictures below to go directly to that specific item online. When I use stamp sets for a project I give you both the wood and clear mount options - that way you can pick your favorite!